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The age-herald., 1898-01-08

The Birmingham Gas company made an- other intellectual attempt to take out city tempt was made Jan. 3, when check for $500 was rendered the license collector.
 Yesterday morning Secretary Bivens, ac- companied by a gentleman, who supposed ly went along as a witness visited the city hall and faced the window through which License Collector Gambill rakes in the shekels.
 The license collector in his polite manner asked what he could do for the gentle men,"
 "A license for operating a gas company, please"
 Then Collector Gambill turned all the col ors of a croquet post" He was not as- tonished at the request for license. but the $500 in pure gold that lay before him did
  pins.
 q regretted to refuse it." said MT. Gam bill, 'but had been instructed not to issue the company a license"
 It is presumed that the gas company ap- prehended some action against it by the city for doing business without license and hence wanted a witness to the fact that the money was rendered.
 The authorities say that no such action was intended and that until final action was taken on the franchise no demands would have been made either way.
 No Propositions as Yet.
 The committee appointed to receive bids for furnishing gas have not got down to work, and consequently no bids have been received. Chairman Walter Moore was not in the city yesterday.
 The gas company goes on hurling it in the teeth of the city that 1t will violate its contract with impunity The bills are be- ing sent out this month at the same old figures
 The suggestion for the board of aldermen to pass an ordinance prohibiting any gas company from selling gas at more than sl per thousand feet is growing in favor
 "The city certainly possesses this right said a gentleman yesterday, land 1t seems to me that this would be solution of the whole problem"
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
IMPROVEMENT OF
 THE CITY PARKS
PARK COMMITTEE WANTS TO HAVE
 CONTROL.
Trees Are Now Being Set Out, and Improve ments Will Be Made in Every Way
 Alderman Altman Talks.

Last Wednesday night at the regular meeting of the board of aldermen a reso- lution was offered to repeal sections 4O4 and 4O5 of the city code which sections govern the management of the city parks.
 Under this old law the parks are man. aged by a park commission consisting of three members, who are appointed by the board of aldermen. There has been great deal of complaint lately about the poor condition in which the parks were kept and the resolution was offered in order to try other means of putting the parks in first-class condition.
 Alderman Altman, in discussing the mat ter yesterday, said that the members of the park committee of the board were tired of the poor management of the parks under the present system, and that they wanted to take the management of them into their own hands.
 s'The city," said he, "has been making appropriations year after year for the maintenance and improvement of these parks, and yet they are almost barren as they were when they were first laid off. I don't say that this neglect is the fault of the park commission, because don't know. but something is evidently wrong.
 "The park committee has ordered 1000 trees, 200 of which have been delivered. and they are being planted today. The re- maining 800 will be planted within the next few weeks.
 eve have selected only native Alabama trees, such as oak, elm, cedar, dog wood, cottonwood, sycamore and holly. An perienced landscape gardener is superin- tending the work, and it will no doubt be successfully carried out The street con- victs are doing the labor.
 '"These trees, together with $50 that are already living, will in a few years make our three parks as attractive as could be desired"
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
AInbamians in the Citv.

The following Alahamians were registered at the hotels yesterday: R. W. Gordon, Jas per; Edgar Hayes, Jasper; w. R. Dortch, Gadsden; Judge James Aiken, Gadsden J. B. Martin, Gadsden; John Burke, Hunts vile; Vim Graw, Sticks; B. o. Henderson, Sticzs J. M. Willis, Sticks; T. O. Nun ford, Uniontown; M. B. Neece, Huntsville; J. S. Johnson, Huntsville; B. F. Adams, Alabama Miles Merriwether, Tuscaloosa; Henry Fonde, Tuscaloosa; H. P. Farrar. Tuscaloosa; w. A. Handley, Roanoke; J. S. Graves, Taladega; J. Pepperman, Mont gomery; J. s. Potts, Springvile; w. E. Smith, Blocton; J. L. Kennedy, Oakman. T. w. Ackers, New Castle; J. D. Wech, New Castle; John Blatzer, L. A. Durham, Chavies; J. l.. Bennett, Gadsden; w. A. Warner, New Decatur; J. k. Wilson, Jones' boro; s. M. Smithnan, Marion Junction; T. l.. Seal, Coiumbana M M. Beavers, Col linsville.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
THE GOODS
 NOT DELIVERED
JUDGE BANKS HUMAN GIFT TO
 IURYMEN DIDN'T WORK.
Mother of Mitchell Humphrey Wanted Her "Chile.-The Other Two Boys Put
 in an Orphan Asylum.

The three Mttle negroes who were pre- sented" to the three jurymen in the cir cult court on Thursday last, by Judge J. J. Banks, as a means of saving them from prison, will not be delivered to their prospective owners.
 Yesterday the mother of Mitchell Hum- phrey, who claimed to be one of the "Three Orphans" appeared at the court house and made an earnest protest against the aforesaid disposition of "her chile She cornered B. J. Robinson, into whose charge the boy had been given and pro- ceeded to deliver him an extemporaneous lectune on 'De Emancipation act.'
 Her arguments becameJ so warm that MT. Robinson made nasty retreat into the jury room, leaving the woman in high state of indignation.
 Not to be baffled by the sudden termi- nation of her interview with the juryman. she wandered about the court room with blood in her eye, continuing her protest, and finally left.
 In the afternoon Rev. Keller, who has charge of the Alabama Colored Orphan asylum at Avondale, together with sev- eral of the managers or Jnal mstltuulons appeared before Judge Banks and asked that the boys be delivered into their charge. They assured hin that they would be kept out of mischief. The boys were sent for and George Jones and Gordon Woods we're delivered to Keller. and his associates, and Mitchell Humphrey taken back to jail until his mother comes for him.
 Judge Banks said to an Age-Herald re- porter that, he was very glad that their own people had taken an interest in the boys, and much preferred to give them into their charge.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
ExPtC.ING NotiCE.
Dr. Magruder Looking For the Hospital Corps
 From Washington Any Day.

pr. Magruder, of the government marine hospital service, is expected to receive mo- tice any day that the corps that will be used in stamping out the existing smallpox will leave Washington.
 will be employed here in Birmingham. In every vicinity where a case of smallpox has been found all premises will be cleaned up and compulsory vaccination will be en- forced New houses will be erected at the quarantine camp, and the government will proceed in a systematic manner in stamp ing out the disease.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
THE COMING OF EARL DRAKE.
The Event Is Being Awaited With Much
 Interest.

Earl Drake will appear at Seals hall Wednesday evening, Jan. 12, at p. m., under the auspices of the Clionian club, the proceeds to be devoted to the Public library.
 MT. Drake is the leading violinist of Chi- cago. and no music-lover should miss the opportunity of hearing this noted musi- clan. MT. Chas Washburn, of this city, will assist MT. Drake. Miss Kern, who is now a resident of Birmingham, will also assist in pleasing the audience. Miss Kern is a musician of note, having taken part in concerts given by the Boston Symphony club and other famous musical organiza- tions.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
PERSONAL.

Miss Annie O'Bren will leave for Nash vile today, where she will enter St. Cecelia academy.
 M M. Ulman has returned from Port Gibson, Miss, where he was present at the wedding of his brother, Ed Y. Ullman, on the 29th ultmo.
 Mrs. w. s. Gear, deputy grand organ izer of the Ladies Auxiliary of the O. R. C., returned yesterday to Atlanta. Mrs Gear was the guest of Mrs J. V. Blanton while in the city, and was accompanied to the train by a large number of the members of the division that she organized while here.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
MRS. M. L. BRADSHAW
Passed Away Yesterday at the Advanced Age
 of 81 Years.

Mrs. Martha Lawrence Bradshaw, the mother of Hon. Caldwell Bradshaw, South Highlands, died yesterday afternoon at 2 O clock.
 She was the relict of Rev. Joseph Brad shaw, for over forty years Methodist minister in Tennessee, and had been help eul helpmeet in all the experiences of a minister's life. For two years past she has resided with the family of her son. She had reached the advanced age of S1 years, and had become very infirm, so that her death was not unexpected.
 The interment will take place from the residence in Highland avenue today at o'clock, the Revs. John Barbour and G. c. Kelly officiating.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
BOTH LEGS AMPUTATtD.
Oscar Miller, Negro Brakeman, Suffered
 Serious Injuries

Yesterday afternoon Oscar Miller, negro brakeman on the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroad, was badly in- jured at Ensley Tank.
 He was brought to Birmingham, and it was found that the amputation of both legs was necessary.
 He was taken to Wilson & Browns in- firmary, and apprehensions are felt as to his recovery.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
A. s. VANDEGRlFT
Honoraby Discharged By Commlssione'
 Moseley

A. S. vandegrift. who was put on trial before United States Commissioner R. A. Moseley, charged with the fraudulent use of the mail, was honorably discharged by Commissioner Moseley yesterday morning, he having taken the matter under advise ment at the conclusion of the trial on Thursday evening. In rendering his deci- sion. he said there was no evidence what ever on which to hold the prisoner.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
Will Play Basket Ball.

The boys of the junior department of the Young Mems Christian Association will meet this morning at 10 o'clock for the pur- pose of organizing basket ball teams. These teams propose to play series of games among themselves.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
Zion Association.

The friends and members of the Zion Association of Birmingham are respectful ly invited to attend general meeting that will be held on Sunday, Jan 9. at 6:S0 p. m., at the synagogue in Twenty-second street between Fifth and Sixth avenues.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
COTTON RECEIPTS FALLING OFE
Up to Date 91,080 Bales Have Been Re-
 ceived This Season.

Cotton receipts for the week ending Thursday, Jan 6, were not quite as heavy as for the week proceeding.
 The receipts were about 4,475 bales; ship ments, 3,S73 bales, and stock on hand, 14.- s25 bales. The total number of bales shipped up to date is s1.oso. and there have been shipped to other markets T.44o bale~
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
Some Communications.

SOHe OOifiHiunicatiOhs'
 A letter from Gov. Bloxham, of Florida, was received inviting the club to send delegates to the fisheries congress to meet in Tampa Dec 19. It was moved and car ried that committee of fifteen be appoint ed to attend.
 A communication from State Health Off, ficer Sanders to appoint one delegate to the quarantine convention of the Gulf states, to be held eFb. in Mobile. was read A motion to send one delegate was carried.
 On motion of J. Asa Rountree delega- ton of five was appointed to attend the Southwestern Commercial association, which meets in Tampa Feb. 8.
 A letter from First Assistant Postmaster General Perry Heath was read announcing that Postmaster Hughes had been instruct ed to employ two assistants. This was in response to the action of the club taken on this question some time ago.
 Board of Directors.
 The board of directors held a session be- fore the club meeting. There were present.: B. Steiner, R. F. Rhodes, F. Y. Anderson, J. Morgan Smith, M. V. Joseph, J. ". Tom inson, B. F. Roden, w. B. Leedy, A. D. Smith,
 The report of Treasurer w. B. Leedy was read and showed $5S.3s cents in the treas ury. The finance committee reported that all accounts had been audited and found correct
 Forty-two new members were elected, as follows: H. H. Brown, r. H. Gafford, G. R. Harsh, Jno G. Murray, Julian Kendrick, Robt. Newman, John F. Gillespie, E. B. sloss, R. E. Orr, William Hood, Guy D ToJh r. Trainer, John T. H. Lewis, w. A. Cheno- weth, John M. Caldwell, Geo. A. Evans, Escar Floyd, F. S. Ferguson M. E. Ham, R. A. Moseley, W. K. Brown, J. M Nor gan, C. T. Hardman, Hugh Morrow, Sid- ney M Ullman, Walter Moore, A. C.. Eowze S. Bethea, c. r. Doutht, John C.. Pugh, R. J. Lowe, D. B. Luster, William Redd P. Byrne. William Vaughan, c. H. Ungerman, Chas. Wheelock Arthur C.. Crowder, A Latady, John D. Sykes, Claude Seals
 B. Steiner, chairman of the committee appointed to solicit new members, reported thirty-five applications, and said the com mittee would promise to do better next time.
 J. Morgan Smith moved that a vote of thanks be rendered MT. Steiner, and the committee continued for another week. F. Y. Anderson moved to lay the motion on the table. He said, jocularly, that man should never be thanked for doing his duty Mr. Smith said so many members of the club did not do their duty that MT. Steiner should be thanked. When the ques- ton was put Maj. Anderson was the only one voting in the affirmative. There was a good-natured laugh all around and MT. Steiner was given vote of thanks and the committee continued.
 | Mai Anderson then arose with smile and moved that every member who. was present be thanked for coming, and there was more merrment.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
New Pudding Mill VIII Resume.

The new pudding nll of the Birming- ham Rolling mill will resume work Mon- day. It has been closed down for the holidays. This department with the oth- CTS, is run both night and day.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
At the Theatre.

Roland Reed and Isadore Rush appeared in "A Man of Ideas' last evening. MT. Reed is always good.
 This afternoon and evening James O'Neili will appear.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
The Latest,

25 cents. Sea Foam Vapor Baths, Jeffer- son Turkish Baths, over Gelders, restau- rant, 110 20th street. sas
 1-2-Q-12
The age-herald., 1898-01-08

All who have the Zionist movement at heart are cordially invited to attend. Rev. Wolf of New York, will make an address on the subject.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08

to build more macadamized roads was read.
 B. r. Roden said that the first law in re- gard to the roads was that all should lead out from Birmingham. This had been done as far as the funds lasted.
 A motion to appoint committee of three to consult with the county commissioners was passed.
 The club decided to have a colored glass window put in the engine room of the Avondale cotton mills with the monogram thereon.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08

No other preparation equals Hoods Sars- aparilla for purifying the blood and restor- ing health,
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money fails to cures Rac. ,ss..A..- .a -A-.aA t-za-sAis
The age-herald., 1898-01-08

i've make this offer to introduce the highest grade Carriage Paint manu- lfactured. It's ready for use. Remit postal note or express money order.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
Paint your old buggy for SIX BITS

We will send you, express-| age paid, a quart of RAVEN CARRIAGE BLACK
 as Q trial for 75c.
The age-herald., 1898-01-08
THE lYCEUM.
The Present Month Will Bring Some SpIen-
 did Entertainments.

This month the Birmingham Lyceum will have two entertainments. The 18th, Rev. Thomas Dixon, the famous New
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Col. Fred Eldred was exhibiting some
fine specimens from the Concord, his
Crisman property. on which he has been
working for several days. Work had
been discontinued on the property
after the tragic quarrel between Rowe
and Cassidy, in which the former los,
his life, but it is understood it will now be
resumed again.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Charles Hall, an employe in Halls
planning mill on Walnut street, while at
work this morning. got his right hand
caught in the planning machine and lost
his thumb. DR.. c. O., Rice attended to
his injuries. This is the second accident
Hall has had !witthjp s week, on the first
occasion being struck in the Pit Of the
stomach by a plank and rendered ul
conscious for half an hour.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10
Rebate Stamps
...G1VEN BY THE.
Following Merchants.

CHAS. c. .GIESICK-Parlor Drug Store
HISKEY & McNAUGHTON. Groceries
THE PEOPLES STORE-Dry Goods
FRANK HISKEY-Boots and Shoes
P. c. JOHNSON-Bakery
E. v. BEDFORD.Meats and Provisions
MEYER BRO'S-Clothing, Hats, etc
EDWARD MoNRoE-Wall Papers
HAFFNER & HAFFNER-Fufhiture
DIG. CLARK-Pbotographs
BOULDER BICYCLE CQ-Bicycles
D L. FINCH-House Furnishing Goods
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

The Congregational Sunday school
picnic. the first to be held ever the new
Colorado & Northwestern, has been an.
nounced for the last Ct next week. The
picnic will be held at Mount Alto and
will open to all desiring to attend. A
very reasonable rate of 81 for adults and
50 cents for children has been made, and
is expected that the first excursion will
be record maker.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

There will be mass meeting of citi-
zens held in the district court room to-
morrow night at 7:45 for the purpose Of
drafting resolutions in honor of the late
Sergeant Neil Sullivan, Company H.
Colorado volunteers, whose funeral will
be heldin Longmont on Sunday. O. F.
A. Greene will preside at the meeting.
All are urged to be present.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

DR.. E. Stuver, wife and FIVE children,
of Rawlins. Wyoming, were the guests
today of DR.. and Mrs. Reuell Bartlett.
During the afternoon very pleasant
tally.ho ride vas taken about the city
and vicinity. Mrs. Stuver was class.
mate of Mrs. Bartlett in an academy in
Lebanon, Ohio.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Miss Ruth Hamilton, a former univers
ity student who has been visiting with
the family of A. E. Chase for some days,
started yesterday afternoon for her home
in Washington. D. c.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

The remains of Samuel Hansc n, whose
death occurred on Thursday, we're en-
balmed and sent to Ohio by Trezise yes
terday afternoon. The father of the
young man arrived from the east yester-
day and accompanied the remains home.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

The recognized Boulder band and
company D will accompany the veter-
ans and cadets to Longmont on Sunday
TO participate in the funeral services of
the late Sergeant Neil Sullivan.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Do not miss the opportunity 10 have
your eyes examined free by Prof. Shatz
He represents the Daylight Optical COM
pany of Colorado Springs. He will sell
for the next two days, Friday and Satur
day, S. glasses for $3.50 at I4o2 Walnut
street. Colorado Springs Office 16 E Las
Animas street. o2t
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

A rich strike of sylvanite in the Enter
prise mine at Eldora was reported here
today. The strike was made in the bot
tom of the shaft at depth of 11o feet
and fully comes up to the most sangune
expectations of the new owners.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Little Myrtle Brown is entertaining a
number of her little playmates this after
aoon. and if the merry shouts and laugh
ter is any indieatiop. they are having a
good time,
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Miss Daisy Metzler, graduate OF the
university with this years class. received
her reappointment as teacher i'll North
Denver High school yesterday.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

B.G. Twaddell, a former resident of
Boulder and now of Walden, N. y, ar
rived here this morning on visit to Mr..
and Mrs John Leahy. He will probably
make two months stay and combine
business with pleasure.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

A telegram was received by Bert
Henry this afternoon announcing the
death of Richard Crow, former we'll
known citizen of Boulder, at Prescott,
Arizonia. He was formerly a member
of Columbia lodge No. ID. A. F. & A. M.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

DR.. Chas. Skeele Palmer and wife
went over to Golden yesterday where
the former delivered the commencement
address at the state school of mines.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Ives of Kansas
City are stopping at the Sanitarium. Mr.
Ives, who is we'll known here as one of
the Dew Drop tunnel company, will con-
tirue on to San Francisco, expecting to
return later on.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Col. VIM. James. of St. James, Mo-,
the representative of the famous Carl
bou property, arrived in Boulder today
for several days stay.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

A strike of tellurium in the Sparkling
Jewel, a 80 foot prospect at Sugar Loaf
operated by A. NJ. Selfridge, made re-
Gently 6 YES great promise for the future
of the property.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Miss Stewart of Montrose is in Boul-
der as the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Hiskey. Miss Stewart was en- route to
her old home in Newton, Iowa.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Citizens are urged to be present at the
mass meeting at the district court room
tomorrow night to take action in regard
to the death of Sergeant Neil Sullivan.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

w. w. Putnam, of the class of 90, Of
the university, who was in Boulder for
several days, has returned to his home
in Greeley.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

To Cure Cold In Ono Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. IS cents.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

H. N. Bradley, the prominent Denver
merchant, was in Boulder looking after
his business interests here.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Mrs. Dunn, mother of Mrs. Wander.
cook, left this afternoon tor her home in
Iowa in response to communication an
nouncing the serious illness of her
mother,
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Arthur Andrew left this afternoon for
Greeley. where he will take charge of a
party as guide for tour of North Park.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

II you miss the special sale of shit
waists at the Peoples store whose fault
will It be if not your own?
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Rev. w. r. Notman went over to Den.
yer this morning. He will fill a pulpit in
that city on Sunday.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

L. w. Emler was initiated in the first
degree Of Oddfellowship by Silver Queen
Lodge, No. III last night.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Members of Company D are requested
to meet at the armory at 8 a. m. Sunday
to proceed to Longmon Expenses will
be paid.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

H. E. Harris and Al Goudge were in
Boulder today with batch of ore from
the Slide at Gold Hill.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

VIM. c. Amos, the energetic real estate
hustler of Wall Street and Sulphide was
in Boulder today.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Mr.. Shaw and family have taken
rooms with Mrs. Bresenhan for the
summer.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

A. e. Daniels, of Pueblo, half owner of
the Big John mine of Sugar Loaf. was in
Boulder today.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Mrs Hill, wife of the obliging secretary
of the Colorado & Northwestern is again
able to be about after spell of sickness
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

J. Warren Brown of Jersey City, and
w. H. Atkins of Denver, two prominent
mining investors were in Boulder today
looking up their mining interests in this
county.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

A jolly crowd OF Young people had a
delightful hay rack ride last night, start
ing from Miss May Wellman's.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Miss Elizabeth Mcclure will room at
Miss Veva Henry's until she starts for
the east,
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

FOUND AT postofiee, an umbrella.
Owner may have same by calling at
Camera office and paying for thi, Lol;-e.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

The Eldora election contest case was
continued over yesterday afternoon till
tomorrow when it is expected it will
be completed.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Mrs. George Perry is over from Den.
yer visiting her several friends here.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

You will certainly need shirt wais.
this season, why not buy 1t now at special
sale prices at
THE PEOPLES STORE.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Night Watchman Bass has returned
from weeks visit with his sister in
Denver.
Daily camera., 1898-06-10

Just think of it, fine lawn laundried
shirt waist for Is cents which is worth
fully dollar more. Special sale price
at THE PEOPLES STORE.