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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21
FORMAL OPENING
Of the Southern States Chautsuqua Assembl
Tomorrow Night.

On account of bad weather and the few
arrivals of delegates, the opening exercises
and preliminary organization of the South
ern States Chatauqua assembly, which
was to have taken place at the colored
Baptist church, corner Sixth avenue and
Sixteenth street, last night was not held.
1t is probable that the preliminary organic
cation will take place tonight, and the
formal opening tomorrow night when May
or Evans, former Mayor Van Hose and
DIR. J. H. Phillips, will deliver addresses
of welcome. The organization of classes
will take place Thursday morning, and the
assembly will get to work.
The Southern States Chataqua assembly
is theft rst chatauqua ever held by the ne
groes of the south, and it will be made
permanent institution. The leading men
of the race are at the head of the move
ment and will lend their aid towards it's
success
The musical programme will be especial
ly fine, which will be in charge of an ex-
cellent musician. The chatauqua will be
in session until Jan. 8. and many delegates
and teachers are expected. The emanci-
patton address by Prof. w. III. Council, OF
Normal on Jan. l. will be one of the feat
ures of the meeting.
The chatauqua is in charge of II. Crook
shank of Talladega, who has met with
much encouragement among his own peo-
pie, and the white people of the state.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21
Anti-Scalper Bill.

There is a great deal of discussion in
railroad circles over the anti-scalping bill
now pending before congress. All the rail-
road men here seem unanimous in the opin-
ion that this bill should be passed.
Jack w. Johnston, ticket agent at the
union depot said yesterday: 1.-THE practice
of ticket brokerage has become so obnoxi-
Gus that it simply must be broken up
Ticket agents names are constantly be-
ing forged to tickets, names of purchasers
are erased by means of acids, dates of
the expiration of tickets are changed
stamps are duplicated, and in fact the
whole practice has become so corrupt that
it is almost a system of counterfeiting
"a broker was arrested in Birmingham
the other day who could make my sigma
ture as well as I could myself.
Unused tickets are redeemed at the Bir-
mingham ticket Office every day. The rail-
roads do not object to this but when they
give man pass or sell him ticket at
a greatly reduced rate on condition that
he use it both ways, they do object to the
return tickets being sold to a scalper and
resold to another man. Such a practice
should not be tolerated"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21
PRESIDENT GARLAND,
Of the National Association Amalgamated Iron
and Steel Workers Entertained.

President M. M. Garland, of Pittsburg,
Pa, member of the National Association
of Iron and Steel workers, delivered an
address before the Iron and Steel workers
of this district Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Garland arrived from Nashville,
where he has been in attendance upon the
convention of the American Federation of
Labor. where he was honored with the
fourth vice-presidency and was met by a
committee from the local lodges of the
order.
The distinguished guest was taken to
Magnolia hall where large assembly of
members of E. L. Bridges, j. C. Kilgall and
Jefferson lodges of Birmingham, and
Phoenix and Alabama lodges were gath
cred.
Thomas Mason, president of Alabama
lodge, and national vice-president for the
district, acted as chairman and James Nc
Govern of E. L. Bridges lodge as secre-
tary. An informal reception was held and
all present were introduced to the visitor.
Mr.. Garland received a hearty reception
when he rose to address the meeting, and
was listened to with marked attention.
He spoke cheerfully of the condition of
the Amalgamated Association, and ex-
pressed pleasure at finding the Birming-
ham district in so good condition AS to
the future he spoke most encouragingly
and said that indications pointed to a big
building boom in the spring, which would
insure steady employment for the men.
Mr.. Garland is able and conserva-
tive man, and Is held in high esteem by
all members of the association throughout
the country.
After the meeting he was taken in charge
by the committee and was shown around
the city. He expressed much surprise at
the cosmopolitan appearance of Birming-
ham, and seemed to enjoy his visit.
He left for Admission yesterday where he
will visit the lodges of the order before
returning to Pittsburg.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21
REV. HENRY EDWARDS
Baptizes Two Felow-Prisoners in the County
Jail.

The county Jail was the scene of novel
baptismal service Sunday last when Lewis
Thompson, condemned to death for as
saulting child at Decatur and William
Fain, charged with killing a woman at
Bessemer, were immersed by Rev. Henry
Edwards, also an inmate of the Jail on a
charge of larceny.
The exercises were held in the basement
of the jail, and large bath tub served
as the pool
The baptismal service was read and the
two men were dipped beneath the sur
face of the water and declare that their
sins have been washed away.
After the immersion the party went up
stairs over the Jail Office where the cells
of the condemned prisoners are located and
religious services were held.
The conversion of the two men was
brought about by the earnest work of Rev.
Edwards since he has been in Jail, and it
is said that Walter Neville and Rosa Bin
ford who are also condemned to death for
the same crime as Thompson, and several
other prisoners have "got religion" and
will shortly be baptized.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21
THE ALABAMA WATERWAYS
Their Improvement viii Be Dis
cuSsed at Tuscaloosa.
THE CONVENTION ON DEC. 20
A Large Delegation Will Attend From Birming-
ham-Representative J. H. Bankhead
Talks on This Question

The rivers and harbors committee will
convene in Tuscaloosa, Dec. 20. A large
delegation will attend from Birmingham,
as well as from many points over the
state. The Commercial club has appointed
the following delegates:
Rufus N. Rhodes, e. w. Barrett Nat
Baxter, Jr., Sol Haas, ]. G. Caldwell, A. M.
Shook, T. 7. Hillman, Robert Jemison, j.
A. VanHoose, w. T. Underwood M. V. Jo-
seph, E. M. Tutwiler, F. Y. Anderson, Geo.
M. Morrow, II. Harding, John T. Miner.
r. H. Pearson L. B. Musgrove, Fred Soss,
G. M. Cruikshank, ]. s. Chandler, w. T.
Kennedy, Julian Kendrick, Ross c. Smith.
B. Steiner, ]. A. Rountree, ]. W. Minor,
M. A. Porter, Erskine Ramsey, M. Adler,
B. B. Conner, J. H. woodward, David
Trainer, q. w. Rucker, F. V. Evans, Ed
win Thomas, c. Exum, f. G. Kinney, N. e.
Barker, y. F. Roden, r. III. Aldrich, James
A Roy, B. F. Moore, H. *. Miner, F. b.
Nichols, T. j. Cornwall W. H H. Judson.
Representative j. Fl. Bankhead, who was
in the city yesterday, has been instrumental
in perfectng the arrangement and will be
present. Mr.. Bankhead is a member of
the congressional rivers and harbors COM
mittee
"The purpose of the convention is to get
up statistics on the price at
which coal, iron, agricultural prod
ucts, etc., can be conveyed by the
proposed water route to Mobile. 1t is
thought that if the Warrior is made .navi-
gable to the point where it is crossed by
the Kansas City. Memphis and Birmingham
railroad, the price of transportation will be
so low that Birmingham iron can be sold
in foreign markets without any fears of
successful competition. The result of the
convention will be reported to the house
committee on rivers and harbors. The
cost of the proposed improvements made
by the engineers is about 81 100000 The
attendance will be large. Delegations from
Mobile and all points Interested will be
there Gov. Johnston has consented to
preside, and Congressman Clayton, Brewer,
Stallings, Wheeler and myself will be pres
ent."
Birmingham is very enthusiastic on this
subject. The improvement of Alabama
waterways is considered of vital interest
to this city. The report on the preliminary
survey of the Warrior canal is now being
formulated, and the friends of the scheme
say 1t will be a favorable one. Without
the improvement of other Alabama water
courses, however, this can be of no benefit
to Birmingham.
Hon. Ross c. Smith, who is interested in
all improvements, in speaking of the mat
ter, said yesterday:
1.-THE soldiers of the north are pensioned.
The southern soldier could not get PEN
sion, and does not want it, but 1 think con-
eress should pension Alabama waterways
This would be a small return for the money
we send to the north in pensions"
The Tuscaloosa convention is expected
to result in much good
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21
SNEAK THIEVES FLOURISHING.
They Are Getting In Their Work Among the
Residences

Sneak thieves and burglars are doing a
rushing Christmas business in Birming-
ham just now, and the police seem almost
powerless to stop it, They carry on their
operations mostly in the residence portion
of the city, and their holiness is re-
markable. They enter the front halls of
residences while the family is sitting in
an adjoining room and take everything in
sight; overcoats, hats, gloves, overshoes.
umbrellas, and, in fact, everything except
the hat rack. Hauls have been made with
in the last few days ia the residences of
John Sibley Prof. Guckenberger, Col. r.
H. Pearson and ]. A. VanTIoose, on the
South Highlands, and Mrs. George r.
Wards, in Fifth avenue A gold watch
was taken from a bed room in Mr.. Yam
cey Newman's residence. and a man was
found in DR.. L. G. Woodson's, but unfor-
tunately he escaped.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21
Miss Caravella shaken Up.

j. Caravella, who runs a grocery store
near Elyton, and his daughter, about IL
years old were driving up First avenue
yesterday afternoon in their grocery wag-
on. The horses bit broke, the horse be-
came frightened and broke into run.
Caravalla was unable to stop him, and in
front of the opera house he ran into a
telephone post. The shock threw the girl
headlong from the wagon and she hit the
sidewalk on the back of her neck For
tunately she was not injured except for a
few bruises.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21

A reg-,. III meeting of Birmingham Lodge
No. 1868, Independent Order B'nai Birth
was held Sunday morning at the rooms of
the Young Mems Hebrew association in
First avenue.
Business of importance was transacted
and officers for the ensuing term were
elected as follows:
President-Gus Rotholz, reelected.
Vice-president-David Rich, reelected.
Secretary-E. Gusfield reelected
Treasurer-B. Steiner reelected.
Warden-M. M. Ullman.
Trustees-H. j. Meyer, Robert Jacobs and
N Oestreicher.
Delegates to the grand lodge-Joseph
Beitman and r. II. Fries.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21
SMALL TALK WITH
THE RAILROAD MEN

The Age-Herald of last Friday printed a
rumor that was going the rounds in rail-
road circles that the Southern would, on
the first of January take charge of the
Memphis and Charleston road. This ru-
NOR was confirmed in the Sunday Dispatch
es.
What local changes this consolidation
will cause could not be learned yesterday,
as both Superintendent Frazer, of the
Southern and Superintendent Wickersham,
of the Alabama Great Southern were out
of the city, but it is rumored that it will
cause Mr.. Wickersham to be transferred
to Atlanta.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21
, GERMAN TURN VERElN
Elected Officers and Made Arrangements For
Mardi Gras.

A regular meeting of the Birmingham
German Turn Verein was held Sunday aft
ernoon in it's hall in Third avenue. The
meeting was largely attended and much
business was transacted.
A liberal appropriation was voted the en-
tertainment committee for a grand mas
querade ball on Feb q, the first night of
the Mardi Gras celebration. Rex Vulcan
III. and his entire court will be the guests
of the society on that occasion. This ball
has become one of the features of the
carnival season.
Election of officers for the ensuing term
was entered into with the following re-
suits:
President-Emil Lesser.
Vice-President-D. s. Bandman.
First Gymnastic Drector-Chas Momm.
Second Gymnastc Director-LouiS
Schweinebraten.
Master of Property-Franz Karau.
Recording Secretary-S. Hecksinger.
Financial Secretary-G. Ehrman.
Treasurer-C. Il. Rainbow.
Trustees-William Reckling, Joe Lowen--
sohn and d. c. Buckshaw.
Musical Director-B. Oetteking.
Gymnatstic Instructor-Prof. A. Spiedle.
Mr.. Lesser will enter upon his fourth
term as president, having been successive
ly honored with tie office since the re-
organization of he'society in 1894.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21
DR.. HUGHES RETURNS.
Has Secured Some Additional Help For the
Postofice.

Postmaster Hughes, who went to Wash
ington to secure additional help for the
Birmingham postoffice, returned home Sun
day night.
While he did not secure all the help nee
essary, his visit was rewarded with sew
eral clerks who will be put to work.
The present force of the Birmingham
postoffice is the smallest of any postoffice
of like size in the United States, and in
order to give good service it was abso-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21
Hiherpians Elect Oncers

Division No. 2, Ancient Order of Hibern-
fans, held a largely attended meeting Sun
day afternoon at which officers for the
ensuing term were elected as follows:
President-J. ]. Curran.
Vice-president-P. OHare.
Recording secretary-Will Cutcliff.
Financial secretary-John Roach.
Treasurer-M. Maloney.
Sergeant-at-arms-P. O'Iiagan.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21
JURYS VERDICT FOR $4,000
In the Case of Mosby Against
the [. and N.
TWO ROADS HELD BLAMABLE
For an Accident That Occurred at Railroad
Crossing Supreme Courts Decision
viii Be Watched With Interest.

The jury in the case of F. w. Aosby
VS.. the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
which had been out since Saturday at 4:3O
o'clock, returned a verdict yesterday MORN
ing, finding for the plaintiff in the sum of
S. 600.
Mosby was engineer on the Southern
train that colided with a Louisville and
Nashville train at the crossing of the two
roads in North Birmingham some months
ago. He received injuries for which he en-
tered suit against the Louisville and Nash
vile railroad for $4,000.
The collision resulted in the death of
Engineer Bryan of the Louisville and Nash
vile railroad, and his wife, Mrs. Pearl
Bryan, brought suit against the Southern
railroad and was awarded a verdict of
$S,0OOl
AS matters now stand both roads are
held blamable for the accident the engineer
of the Southern recovering against the
Louisville and Nashville and the widow of
the engineer of the Louisville and Nashville
recovering against the Southrn.
An appeal was taken in the Pearl Bryan
case, which is now before the supreme
court and a motion for a new trial will
be made in the Mosby case, which, if not
granted, will also be appealed.
The action of the supreme court will be
watched with interest, as the cases pre-
sent some fine points of law.
CITY Court.
The case of W. H. Cook VS.. the Wood
ward Iron company. damages for alleged
injuries to his son, john whereby the faith
er was deprived of his services and was
put to much expense in securing his re-
cover, is still on trial. A large number of
witnesses have been examined, and the
case will probably not be concluded until
tomorrow. -tf
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21

Mrs. Marguerite Latady, relict of Eugene
Latady, and mother of Messrs. Eugene
and Alex Latady, of this city, died yester-
day evening at z o'clock, at the Eagle Ho-
tel.
: Her remains will be taken to Mobile this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, where funeral
services will be held at 1920 o'clock to-
morrow morning from the Cathedral,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21
Sam Jones Coming.

Rev. Sam P. Jones, the famous preacher
and lecturer will visit Birmingham Thurs
day evening, when he will deliver his new
lecture which is said to be the most in
teresting of all the lectures he has so far
given to the public. AS yet, no arrange
ments have been made as to where the
lecture will be given, but all plans will be
perfected today, and which will be an
nounced later.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21
Appropriations
The Athencnm Closes.

After a most successful session, notwith-
standing epidemics and scares, the East
Lake atheneum will close for the holidays
tonight with most interesting concert
and entertainment The atheneum special
will leave the city at 1880 p. M and return
ing, will leave the atheneum at 10 p. m.
The entertainment is free and most cor
dial invitation is extended to all friends
of the institution to be present.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21

On account of the great rush
we were compelled to engage
extra attendants to wait upon
customers; beginning today
and continuing every day dur
ing the week.
ROSENSTIHL BROS.
jewelers., III North Goth st.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21

Rome, Dec. 20.-In the chamber of depu-
ties today the Marquis di Rudini an
nounced the formation of the cabinet and
the debate on the subject was opened. A
vote will be taken tomorrow.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21

lutely necessary that additional help be
secured
It is thought that the postofice depart
ment will consider the needs of the Blr
mingham office, and will act upon it ia
yorably
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21

advertise for bids for street improvements
for the coming year.
Chairman Williams said 1t was the YER
diet of the committee to set out about
500 more trees. The report was adopted
and the park committee authorized to pur-
chase 500 more
Was Reconsidered
The resolution in regard to dispensing
with a certain number of fire plugs was
reconsidered, and referred to the special
committee on the water question.
The usual resolution in regard to sus-
pension of the fire works ordinance was
carried.
Petitions From Citizens
A petition from Hawkins Lumber COM
pany to allow the coliseum building to
stand, provided 1t was kept in proper sani-
tary condition, was allowed.
A petition from citizens asking that no
beer or whiskey license be issued to par
ties to run saloon corner of Second avenue
and Twenty-fourth street, was referred to
the aldermen from that ward.
Board authorized q light corner Twenty
fifth street and Avenue FL, Huntsville ave-
nue. at the end of Twentieth street and
corner Avenue | and Twelfth street.
NJ Holt, petition to extend time on side
walk citation Referred to finance commit
tee
In Executive Session
The council went into executive session.
The only business transacted was the fix
ing of the salaries of the city officers The
report of the finance committee was adopt
ed as follows
Mayor per month";. -. -. ............$z U0
Treasurer, per month ......... lou
Auditor per month 80. =. ........... lou
CITY attorney, per month 49,. $50. l00
Market clerk, per month ................ t0
Mayors clerk, per month ....''.... 81
City physician, per month ........' 80
Assistant city physician, per month III
Porter for office, per month 80
Fire Department
Chief of fire department, per month ..$1S5
Regular firemen, No. %. per month 60
Engineers. No. 2, per month";. $3.50. 10
Firemen and assistants, No. 2, per
month -. .'....'''.'.'''..' y"
Firemen and assistants, No. 2 per
month - -. ...''''.''''.'. W
Street Department
Three guards per month 49,. ..........$52.50
Colored helper, per month 4z'99
Team to be employed, per day ......... z'So
Pound Department
Keeper, per month";. ........,....s5O.oo
Cemetery Department
Sexton, per month ......... 5O.oo
Two helpers, per month -. .......... 5o'OO
Street and poll tax collector $500 per year,
and per cent on street and poll tax $4,000,
and 10 per cent over $4,000 provided col
lections reach $21 900, and 10 per cent on all
license collections in excess of $50 ,000
Appropriations
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21
Criminal Court.

The misdemeanor docket was taken up In
the criminal court yesterday and several
parties were convicted. The docket was
cleared, and the court practically adjourned
until the third Monday in January, all
though the minutes will not be signed until
tomorrow.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-12-21

Prepare for the approach OF cod weather
by toning up the system with HOODS Sar-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-22
TfHE ARGUS rHuRsDAY, AFR11 q. 1897.


Sas w mDAasassIly shown tn abdliiy -
do.
Tho strange person who has brought
about all this trouble is q typical, half in
sane fanatic. He formerly lived in the
town q Aracaty, in the province Of CAn.
and Tor years has led . vagabond lie.
While sowing the wild oats Of youth 10
committed the indiscretion Of numbering
his mother, and this made IL nsOessary for
him to take TO the woods and live very
unostentatious Life until his villAinouS
deed had died ont Of peoples minds to .
certain extent, not very long process In
some parts Of BRAZIL A romantic story b
told since tho man and murderer became .
sanctf1ed being and q prophet, 70 the effect
that the murder was not murder, but an
accidental killing, Conselheiro mistaking
the victim for another. 1t was remorse for
this deed, it is now said, and not fear Of
the hangman, which made him ny the
country until 1t was safe to break cover In
the guise Of . prophet.
But however that may be Conseahe1ro
remains very remarkable and picturesque
figure, and one Of potential possibilities In
the mar at hand history Of Brazil
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-04-22
a Clever Rascal.

While we'll to do Partisan Wa 70
turning recently by train from Havre,
during the first hour his only fellow
passenger In tho compartment was .
young man who made himself very
agreeable. Then others got in, and talk
was general. Finally the Partisan drop
ped asleep. Presently the young man,
turning to the other passengers, with q
wink toward the sleeping man, said in
an undertone, ''I'Il play q good joke ON
my uncle" And no unfastened the strap
by which a small travelling bag was
slung over the shoulder Of the sleeper.
"Ill change into the next compartment
at the first stop, and my uncle will
wake up and think he has been robbed.
1t will be fun to sec his face. and can
watch through the littlo glass in the
partition. Don't give it away" The
Others grinned appreciatively, and the
young man presently slipped out with
the bag.
Soon after the owner Of the bag woke
up. He missed his pouch from the straK
and jumped up in great excitement, ex
claiming, 1--WE been robbedv' The re-
Spouse Of his fellow passengers was 9
roar Of laughter. This added anger t.
the victims excitement, and he stormet
furiously. Finally one Of the passenger,
assured the angry man that his bag wa
all right; his nephew had it in the mex
compartment. my nephewr" shouted
the bewildered man. II haven't an,
nephew. / never had nephew. dom
know anything about any nephew.
Then it was the turn Of the other pas
sengers to be dumfounded. But th
thief got away, and there were severa
thousand francs in the bag.-Paris Let
| ter.