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The age-herald., 1897-10-05
Miss Mccrossin.

The large and we'll lighted store of Miss NncCrossfn on Nlneseenth strest was crowded all day yesterday with wo- men eager Ito examine nslr beautl1fu1 arA,s anld ibonlneits. And not a. woman was disappointed, for frcm the entrance to the rear tIhere were ghnes of exquisite ffslts, walking and Gainsboroughs, and bonnats that were lovely beyond com- pare.
 IoSbbons of every 1llte were displayed ito advantage, aind Miss McCrossan and ther assl15taIlts were busy from morn Hill eve exhibiting their wonderfully praity millinery.
 Miss tMldCrossinTs larg'a black fnales covered with pluines were especially handsome, as we'll as those in blue shades, or made of soft green velveus She hlad the Fashionable grey hat of course, arId that other popular fad, ithe "Caster" llalt. supplfmented whth bon nets, which flave the true Palisian air. There were niainy predty close fitting toques exhibited Hhalt were universally admired
The age-herald., 1897-10-05
MlSDEMEAN0R DOCKET.
Joe Richardson's Fine for Carrying Concealed
 Weapons Was Remitted.

The misdemeanor docket was called yesterday in the criminal court.
 Elisha WhIbehousls was acquitted of 8 charge of assault and battery. He was enlarged with whipping his wife.
 Wilson, alias Henry Shepherd, was found guilty of obtaining goods under false preterlses to the amount of $1.10.
 William Tlckier was also convicted on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses.
 Levi Sharpe, charged with assault and battery was acquitted but Jim Startling was not so fortunate. He got $5.
 Crawford Piercs's indictment for gam ing was mol pressed.
 On a charge Of gaming Charley WillousIhby was discharged.
 In the case of the state against Joe Richardson for carrying concealed weapons the jury returned the follow ing verdict: Verdict of guilty and fine of $50. Fine remitted for reason that facts show fhat defendant had just bought an old pistol from G. L. George and put it in his hip pocket ito carry it to his homis a short distance from Georges house. Defendant worked at Georges and the pistol was not 1oalde d.
The age-herald., 1897-10-05
AROUND AND
 ABOUT TOWN,

There is an evangelist in the city who is the unconscious possessor of a. rich and rare vein of a1umor4 In the corridor of the court house, hard by the sheriff 8 office, he has placed a nicely glazed and framed sign which bears the adnloni- ton: "Prepare to meet thy God" This is doubtless very dfIsering to those charged With murder who are obliged to pass it whenever the strong arm of the law 1sads them to the sl1eriff's office or to trial.
 Something really hunnorousy signifi- cant is in Sheriff OBrien's office. It is nothing but whisky flask, empty save for picture of Grover Cleveland, but to those who are acquainted with the idfosyncracIes of the former president the placing of his picture in such a re- cIsptab1e seleml5 very appropriate. TO heighten the pleasing effect, the owner of the fiask-framed picture has gilded all of the flask save enough for Growers counterfeit presentiment to look through.
 Whoever started the movement in Paris about the necessity of cleansing barbers tools overooked one point Af- ter cutting my hair yesterday, a white ''Donsorfa1 artist took up a thing like a paint brush. and with it calmly re- moved the alairs from ah,s vest and after wards used it to dust off my face and neck. Win I ever again allow him to cut my hair? think not.
 THE RAMBLER
The age-herald., 1897-10-05
day by the grand jury. Several may be handed down today
Notice. Telephone subscrIbers.

As it will be several days before the October list can be corrected, printed and delivered, you are requested to save this notice, so that you will be able to call for correct numbers
 424-Charles Roberts, resistance. i, 1030-Magic City Flaming Mill. S06-LeGrand, pr. J. C., residence. S1-Head, James B.. residence. T19-National Business Exchange. 246-Schaefer, J. w. meat market. S07-Ca tchings, w. F residence. 52-Huddleston & Hii. lawyers, office 717-Byrd, Dr. R. T., office. 319-Jones, Dr. Robert, residence. T15-Aetna Powder Co.,, T. H. Warlng agent.
 1S6-Price & Go.
 1104-Housman, John G., saloon.
 CHANGE OF NUMBERS. 146-Birmingham Fish Company. 271-Lowenthal, IT.
 1003-Due, Dr. NJ. N, office. 509-McCafferty & Co. 11S5-Gideon & Co.,, w. F. z S05-Mlnter, J. E. 14-Wright John M., plumber. 11S-Cooper & Durham.
 46-McConnell & Whatley, real estate and insurance.
 9-Birminsham Undertakers. 497-Phoenix club.
 160-SchwabS Jonas.
 49S-Mobley, Dr. R. ", residence. 69-FariSh, 1. S., ice creanl, soda water, etc.
The age-herald., 1897-10-05
DlY OF AUTUMN OPENINGS Stores Were Perfect MazeS 04
 Beauty. RIBBONS AND HATS GALORE Pretty Women, Girls and Members of the Sterner Sex Thronged the Popular
 Establishments All Day.

Ths openings yesterday of the various dry goods and millinery stores brought out the women of the city in large num- bers. The streets were crowded with wo- men of all degrees, conditions and agss, eager to inspect the new and beautiful things on exhibition.
 There was every indication that large purchases were made in every estab- lishment. Never before we're such lovely hats and bonnets seen in any city as are now displayed by Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, Miss McCrossin, l.. A. Davis & Co, ,Hirsch Bros. and Marcus. The spec linens of millinery in each one of thess stores were beautiful enough to have tempted the most satiated woman. There were big hats picture hats,l in many handsome black materials, in the popular caster shades, in soft, tender greys, in blues, greens, browns and purple, with long, graceful ostrich feathers, birds of paradise plumes; with brilliant buckles and occasional knots of rare lace, and altogether looking as if they had just dropped out of an old4time portrait. There were pretty round hats, with full trimmings surrounding the moder- ately low crowns; these were masculine looking, felt walking hats of every shade, with only the seversst garniture, & few becoming turbans, and many bonne s that looked as if they had just arrived from Paris on the 1atest steamer, and antlne regulations.
 These exquisite bonnets are generally quite small, with very little that is ag gressve ornamentation. There were quaint, bewitchfng pol1es for pretty girls, with tiny strings and big plumes, which recalled many @ sweet old poem, as one imagined a dimpling, salroy face peeping ouIt from the wide, up-turnsd and wuithed and tangled themselves up dn beautiful color schemes! Plaid rib- blons, plain ribbons, strfped ribbons, nar- TOW and wide, filled show cases or hung Ol NdlldSe. lneEe w -ut royal rose, violets and chrysanthemuns, which only needed the odor to convince the shopper that they were fresh from the florists. And everywhere, in every nook tItere were charming, beautiful things that made the average woman long fer tfas purse of a Vanderbilt or the lamp of Aladdin.
 After visiting the various handsome stores one felt as if they had gotten 1popelessly tangled in a rainbow, with all the glorious colorings shutting out the everyday working world. One also felt the peeIi of the Tabled bag of gold end of the bow of promise.
The age-herald., 1897-10-05
Hirsch Dry Goods & Millinery Co.

At 2022 First avenue is ths H.rseh Dry Goods and Millinery company This is one of the old established houses of Birmingham. Yesterday, as usual, ehe firm had their annual fall opening. The ready made suits and wraps were feat ures which attracted universal attention. because of their excellent style, good workmanship and desirable material and coloTs. Their silk waists were greatly admired by the throngs of women who crowded the storss.
 Beautiful, seaSonable goods were to bs seen on all sides and the corps of clerks were busy showing them (and selling them also) to the many customers. Th5 cloak and sult department was worthy a visit. Here the latest shapes and styles for ladies, misses and children were to be seen.
 BH the millinery! Here was the cen- tre of attraction for all, men included. All styles of hats, the very latest. how ever, were to be seen and if one could not have been pleased then they were hopeless. One hat particularly attract ed Vffe eye of every visitor, an immense Gainsborough poke in black velvet and gold, with monster black plumes, The window display was very fine.
The age-herald., 1897-10-05
IN PROBATE COURT.
Records of Number of Realty Transactions
 Filed.

The following records were made yes telday in the probate court!
 J. E. Todd and husband to Martha E. Coleman-Warranty deed to east half of southeast quarter Of section 29, town ship 5, ranSa 20, county of Bradford, Florida; $50.
 S. M. Hollingsworth and wife to Will liam Hunt-Lots 1 and 2, block 91, East Lake; $400.
 Union Bank & Trust company to Steiner Bros.--Lot 10, block 15O; $S50 Mary Higganbotham to A. A. and P. w. Higganbo botham-Northwest quarter of section 3, township 15, range 1, west, with certain reservations; $1 and other considerations.
 W. M. Adams and wife to B. J. White Lot 8, block 1, Adamsville; $75.
 Gus Lee and wife to J. A. Otwsll- Lot 8. block 15.
 K. A. McAdory and wife to R. Jemi- son-22H feet off the west side of the west half of lot 4, block 9S; also one un- divided half interest in five feet adjoIn- said lot on the east;$ ,491.
 W. N. Adams and wife to John Sin gleton-Propterty in section 3S, town ship 16, range 4, west; $40.
 w. w. Coghfll and wife to Mollie Moughon-Lot 6, block 55; $4,60O
 Power of attorney from James l.. Blair to W. B. Leedy.
 Similar instrument from s. Hirsch to B. Steiner.
 No Indictments
The age-herald., 1897-10-05
DELEGATES TO NASHVILLE
COMMERCIAL CLUB WILL BE RE.
 PRESENTED.
Occasion is Chamber of Commerce Day Main Idea is to Get the Armor Plate
 Plant Located in the South.

The different subcommittee ap- pointed by the general armor plate committee of the Commercial club are busy at work. Last night President Miner of the Commercial club, in accordance with a resolution passed at the last meeting, named the following committee to rep resent Birmingham at the Tennessee Centennial on Chamber of Commerce day.
 0. w. UNDERWOOD.
 E. K. CAMPBELL,
 W. H. KETTIG.
 r. Y. ANDERSON.
 C. A. SENN.
 J. J. GARRETT.
 w. H. GRAVES.
 MARCUS WE'LL.
 J. K. M'DONALD.
 Chamber of Comm rec day" Is un- derstood to be in the interest of secur- ing the arrnor plate plant for the south, and the idea was originated by Rep resentative Gaines Col. A. M Shook and others, who arc interested in the matter.
 The Birmingham delegation will leave Wednesday night for the Centennial City.
The age-herald., 1897-10-05
1. A. Davis & Co.

At 1909 Second avenue Fs the millinery house of l.. A. DavHs & Go. While com paratiively a mew firm, they have already become we'll ldnown.
 Evehyone was cordially welcomed to the store. where a most lavish display of millinery was to be seen. Gay rib 'boms formed la centre piece at the front of the stone and the further one wan- deped the moro baaultiful the vision. Plumes, flowerts rifibonsJ in fatit ever.y- timing Ito decorate lovely women was dis played. The hats. we'll, it is scarcely ones province to describe ladies' haed- gealr, but "a imam could hardly have any trouble i'm making @ selection were he ordered ito buy a Sunday hat fer wife or daughter. The display was exceedingly r7red1f19hLa
The age-herald., 1897-10-05
CITY COURT CONFINES Juries Organized and Several
 Cases Disposed of SHE LOST A TINY FINGER Laura Richardson is Suing the Birmingham Cotton Manufacturing Company-News
 Around About the Court House.

"A large number of Etigants were pres ent yesterday at the convening of the city court. The default docket was called. two jurfes organized, the motion docket sounded and the docl0et for the ensuing week was then taken up.
 The case of William Nelson. pro ami, vs. Louisville and Nashville Railro-.- company was continuad,
 A continuance was also ordersd in the case of A. c. Posey vs. J. w. Worth.ng- ton & Co.
 Jennie E. Wood vs. NJ. r. Wood and Graves Embry was settled and dis missed.
 Laurina Richardson is suing the Bir- mingham Cotton Manufacturing company for damages for the loss of a finger on her right hand. The plaintiff is a girl only II years old. She alleges that she was employed by the company fast Jam uary to operate @ spinning machine and plaintiff further alleges that by reason os a defect in the machinery the accident Happened to her.
 The following juries were empaneled:
 Jury No. 1.-W. O. Dunlap, D. N. Dison. c. c. Ellis, Jr., V. M. Dryman, Martin E. Wims w. M Malone, Mal- comb Ware. J. N. White, T. B. Sorrell, Ben B. Walker, 2. T. Boyd, W. T. Saul2- bery.
 sJuIIy No. 2--W. A. Blythe, w. D. Berry, s. Bethea, D. D. McFadgen, D. B. Bryant, w. R. Goudlock, P. S. Hen nessee, w. l.. Kelley, R. c. Smith, T. D. Bradford, w. H. Reynolds, A. B. Mo- Kinney.
The age-herald., 1897-10-05
MAYOR EVANS RETURNS.
The Birmingham Delegation to Columbus,
 O., Home Again.

Mayor Evans has returned from Co., lumIbus, O., where he attended tfe con- vention of representatives of munTcipar- Ties.
 While at the convention the mayor and the aldermen from Birmingham were in receipt of numerous Inquiries concerning the Birmingham district.
 Judge l.. M. Rand, of Minneapolis, told Alderman McCartin that he would or fan for the purpose of visiting the Bir- ngEham district.
The age-herald., 1897-10-05

leaves on oallen boughs formed the background. Birds were to be seen on the branches of the trees, while in the foreground were many beautiful and stylish hats, for ladies. misses and chill dren. So far as the Marcus Dry Goods company was concerned, opening day was a success
The age-herald., 1897-10-05
Bible School

The Young Mems Christian Associa- tion Bible school began very success fully last night. From 7:30 to 8 o'clock Capt. J. ". Lee led the discussion of the Sunday school lesson for next Sun- day. From to o'clock the school was divided into small groups, and each group was in charge of trained leader. The Gospel by John was taken up for study. The school will meet every Monday night
The age-herald., 1897-10-05
MRS. WlNSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, AL LAYS all PAIN: CURES WIND COLO, and is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA, Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure ana ask for Mrs. Wins lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. TWenty-five cents a bottle
The age-herald., 1897-10-05
loveman. Joseph & Loeb.

Never fAas the mammoth establish 1nelnt of LovemamL Joseph & Loeb pre- scented such tan alluTing aspect as it did yesterday, alnld is doing Ito3ay. Never before hlave the5e enterpIfSing mer- charits eXhlilfted such a magnificent stock of goods, from the first floor flo ;ihe ith1nd. iGo where you would, turn where you might, there were exquisitely fovely things from the looms of the OrierAt, the mills of F1rarlce, or the factorles of the north and east On the thfrd floor there wers gorgeous drapeGlhee, carpds, rugs, aInd dflmy Ialces, for long or shorh cur 'ta1nls. Enitaalng works were formed with o,rienJtal stuffs and rugs from far-3way India lay iin juNta position with tipose manufactured i'm lthe 'ihr.ihty weiat. On tIhis froor we're beautiful white anld gold beds of LoveimaIn, Joseph & Loeb, some with nfrrofE, sunIe without, but all harld- some enough for a kings palace. On the second floor is the cloak and suit de- partment, where every grade and cut can be found. Near by are the wondrously lovely haIts alnd bonle'ts of all shapes, ooforz and designs, walike such nleces- gary articles as shoeIs have a large space aissagtneld tlhem Om the first floor The
 
 brd1deries and everything needad and desired by womanlkind were displayed in Overwhelming beauty.
 Just in the center aisle hung a mar velous lunch cloth of white linen. su- perbly embroidered in pink wild roses, with elaborate foliage, which has re- gently brought here to Birmingham from Germany, and was exhibited as a. L. sale. It was the handiworlz of many German girls, and was purchased in the "Faderland' by an Alabamian who has lately been abroad. The opening was exceedingly artistic, successful, , and evidenced great enterprise.
 Marcus Dry Goods Co.
 The Marcus Dry Goods company. 1913 Second avenue, was at home yesterday to patrons and ito the public generally. While little effort had been put forth to display the large and we'll selected stock of dry goods and notions, special attention had been given to the milli- merry department.
 The eye, on entering the millinery par Tor, feasted on very beautiful display of hats ALI shades, colors and sizes were exhibited in a lavish manner. Miss Ruth McQuade, the milliner, with large corps of assistants, was busy throughout the entire day showing the handiwork of artistic minds and him. ble fingers. Castor" the latest shade, was the predominating color, and cre- ation worthy of the fashion artists of the old world occupied g. prominent place in one of the large show windows.
 The other window represented the prevailing season, Fall" and withered
The age-herald., 1897-10-05

Our store will be closed Wednesday on account of hol- iday. CAHEEN BROS.
 Ready for business early Thursday morning.
The age-herald., 1897-10-05

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if i fails to cure. 25c, 9-23-9lt
The age-herald., 1897-10-05
No Indictment

NO InuIctmcnts No indictments were returned yester-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10
CIVIL. SERVICE.
Distinct Advance Made in Operation
of the Law.

OF the Law.
The important branch of our government
known as the civil service, the practical
Improvement of which has long been a sub
received increased legislative and execu-
tive approval. During the past few
months the service has been placed upon
a still firmer basis of business methods
and personal merit. While the right of our
veteran soldiers to reinstatement in de-
serving cases has been asserted, dismissals
for merely political reasons have been
carefully guarded against, the examina-
tons for admittance to the service en-
larged and at the same time rendered less
technical and more practical; and dis-
tinct advance has been made by giving'a
hearing before dismissal upon all cases
where incompetency is charged or demand
made for the removal of officials in any Of
the departments. This order has been made
to give to the accused his right to be heard,
but without in any way impairing the
power of removal, which should always be
exercised in cases of ineffciency and In
competency, and which is one Of the vital
TEN, preventing stagnation and deadwood
and keeping every employe keenly alive
to the fact that the security of his tenure
depends not on favor, but on his own test
ed and carefully watched record OF service.
Much OF course remains to be accom-
reasonably perfect for our needs. There
are places now in the classified service
which ought to be exempted and others not
classified may properly be included. shall
not hesitate to exempt cases which think
have been improperly included in the
classified service, or include those which IN
my judgment will best promote the public
service. The system has the approval OF
the people and 1t will be my endeavor to
uphold and extend Ii.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10
alaska.
Material Changes I'm Territorial Laws
Are Necessary.

The territory of Alaska requires the
prompt and early attention OF congress-
The 81 nG gm. existing faMs %
territory. The great influx of population
during the past SUMNER and fan and d., the ,e
the spring will not permit us to longer
neglect the extension of civil authority
within the territory or postpone postpone the es-
ment. A general system of public sur,
yeys has not been extended to Alaska and
eli entries thus far made In that district are
extending to Alaska the mining laws OF
the United States contained the reserva-
ton that 1t should not be construed to put In
force the general land laws of the country.
BY act approved March 3, 1891, authority
was given for entry OF lands Tor town
site purposes and also for the purchase OF
occupied for purposes of trade and manu-
facture. The purpose OF congress as thus
far expressed has been that only such
s sis%ls i be- spec dRSl y named.
AS it is to the interest OF the govern
ment to encourage the settlement OF the
SeustT WITH 6n the 's benefit Of legal
j earnestly urge upon congress the estap-
lishment Of system OF goyernm ne 1 Wr.n
itself to the future areas OF greatest pop
ulRtion. - .. ree0eo
The startling though possibly exagger-
ated reports from the Yukon river coun-
fry of the probable shortage OF food Tor
the large number of people who are WIN
tering there without the means of leaving
the country are confirmed in such measure
as to justify bringing the matter to the
attention of congress. Access to- that
country in winter can be had only by, the
passes from Dyea and vicinity, which IS
q most difficult ard perhaps an Impossible
task However, should these reports OF tne
suffering of our fellow-citiZens be further
verified, every effort at any cost should ps
made to carry thena relief,
IT will be seen how much remains 10 De
done for that vast and remote ana we,
promising portion OF our country. Speci Ia,
authority was given to the president by
.he act of congress approved July "a, 1897,
to divide that territory into two lana DIS
tricts and to designate the boundaries
thereof and to appoint registers and sur
veyors Of said land offices, and the presi-
dent was also authorized to appoint sur
yeyor-general for the entire district Pur.
suant to this authority, surveyor-general
and receiver have been appointed, WIFI
conditions justify it, the additional land
district authorized by law will be estab-
iished with an office at some point In the
Yukon valley. No appropriation, however
was made for this purpose, and that Is now
necessary to be done for the two land dis
tricts into which the territory is to be d.
vided.
his suggestions as to the necessity. fol-, q
for the protection of persons and property
Already a small force, consisting of q
men with two officers, under command OF
Lieut.. Col. Randall, OF the Eighth infant
ry, has been sent to st. Michaeps to es-
tablish a military post
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1897-12-10
THE YELLOW FEVER.
Glaring Defects I'm Quarantine Laws
should he Removed.

The recent prevalence of yellow fever in
a number of cities and towns throughout
the south has resulted in much disturbance
of commerce and demonstrated the neces-
sity of such amendments to our quarantine
laws as will make the regulations or the
national quarantine authorities para
mount. The secretary of the treasury IN
the portion of his report relating to the
operation of the marine hospital SERVICE
calls attention to the defects in the present
quarantine laws and recommends amend
ments thereto which will give the treasury
department the requisite authority TO pre-
vent the invasion of epidemic diseases
from foreign countries, and in times or
emergency like that of the past summer
will add TO the efficiency of the sanitary
measures for the protection of the people
and at the same time prevent unnecessary
restriction of commerce. L concur IN MS
accommodation. In further effort to pre-
vent the invasion of the United States by
yellow fever the Importance of the dis
coyery Of the exact cause of the disease,
which up to the present time has been un-
determined, is obvious, and to this end, a
systematic ARCHAEOLOGICAL investigation
should be made. I therefore recommend
that congress authorize the appointment
of q commission by the president, to con-
sist of four expert bacteriologists, one TO be
selected from the medical officers OF the
marine hospital service one TO be ap,
pointed from civil life, one to be detailed
from the medical officers of the army, ana
one from the medical officers OF the navy