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The age-herald., 1898-12-16
LABOR AGAINST
 COLONTALISM 4<s-s+
American Federation Virtually So
 Declared Itself Yesterday.
GOMPERS's ANNUAL REPORT
Caused to be Passed Resolution Con- demning the Establishment Of
 Large Standing Army -Don-
 nelly Defended Expansion.

Kansas City, December 15.-At its annual convent on today the American Federation of Labor declared almost unanimously against standing army in the United States, which is in reality recognized as protest against expansion or the spirit ot imperialism as it was termed by the dele gates.
 The issue came to the hands of the con vention through a resolution which grew out of suggestions in President Gompers annual report. The debate opened when the committee offered this resolution
 ''Whereas, As a result of the recent war with Spain new and far-reaching policy of expansion is about to be thrust upon us large standing army and an autocrat navy, this convention offers its protest and calls upon it's officers to use all power to de- feat it.
 Samuel Donnel,y, of New York, president of the American Typographical Union, was the first speaker and practically the only delegate who in any way defended the cause of expans on. "Expans.onists have always won," said he in the course of his remarks because it is in the interest of a higher civilization. Don't bel eve that tile Oo,UUU,Uuo ptOPiG Niio uO i.Oi DOioho W trades unions in this country are going to bow down to a system of imperialism or pay homage to a crown. l know l am m the minority here, but if we adopt this policy against expansion l want to go far ther and declare against this peace alliance with Great Brita n"
 MT. Donnelly was frequently interrupted by applause, but the delegates were not in sympathy with his argument.
 Andrew Funuseth, representative of the Seamans Union, characterized the result that he thought would follow expansion as similar to the importation of the negro to this country.
 President Gompers made a few remarks that embodied the same ideas against ex- pansion that he set forth n his annual ad dress.
 When a vote was finally taken the reso- lution was adopted with but three or four dissenting votes.
 Other work accomplished by the conven- ton was the adoption of the resolution to send an organizer into the southern states.
 A resolution was adopted placing the fed- eration on record in favor of sending representative of the government to the peace congress of nations proposed by the czar of Russia.
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BESSEMER.

Bessemer, December 15.-(Special. .)-There is little doing at the big pipe works now, nor will there be until after the holidays. This is due to a large extent to the scarcity of coal.
 The Alabama Pipe company have just ls- sued large edition of a handsome cata- logue with nearly one hundred illustrations.
 w. L. Heh n, a prominent citizen of Roan- oke, has been in town couple of days. wis., itng his son, Dr. Howell T. Hedin.
 M. J. Boots leaves tomorrow on a pleas ure trip north, expecting to be gone sey- eral weeks.
 George D. Waller who is studying medi- cine at the Vanderbilt university, at Nash vile. arrived home yesterday to remain un- til after the holidays.
 The ladies of the Catholic church are giving an oyster supper tonight at the city hall. There promises to be large attend- ance quite a crowd from Birmingham hay ing declared their intention of coming.
 There is a circus here today and the con- sequent demoralization among the coored den'zens of the town.
 The Bessemer police commission matter still continues to call forth an amount of discussion from the citizens of Bessemer which to a disinterested party seems en- tirely out of proportion to the importance of the subject.
 Miss Katherine Davis returned yesterday to her home in Nashville. She expects to return in the spring.
 Quite number of Bessemerites attended the theater in Birmingham last night.
 Miss Mary Wager returned yesterday to her home at East Lake, after a short visit to Miss Mary Lovett.
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NIlIGo NIanIIa

Omaha, DeeemBgF B.-0rders have been received at headquarters of the department or Missouri for the immediate movement or the Twentieth United States infantry rom Fort Leavenworth to Manila The regiment is to be sent so as to leave 'Fris- co on the transport Scandia without de- lay According to the orders the men are to be fitted out with supplies for a three- years stay in the Philippines. All mar Tied privates and all whose term of enlist meht expire within three months and will not signify their willingness to re-enlist are to be left behind. Non-commission of- fieers may take their families on the trans- port
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Purchased a Brewery

Opelika, December 15-(Special.) )-Emil Kerston. of Richmond, Va, has purchased the Chattahoochee Brewing company S plant in this county, near Columbus, pay ing therefor $10, 900. The property is worth many times that, but has been in a recev- CTS hands for some time
 The grocery store of c. M. Farmer caught fire last night and the store and contents were burned or ruined by water. The flames were communicated to the adjon- ing store of J. w. Glenn & Son, it too was virtually ruined. The loss will be several thousand, covered by insurance.
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CRUISER YOSEMITE
Will be Sent to Manila to Join Dewey's s
 Fleet.

Washington, December 15.-The auxiliary cruiser Yosemite, which has been laid up for the last three months at the League Island navy yard, has been selected for service with Admiral Dewey's fleet. She will be fitted out at the Norfolk navy yard, and will make the trip to Manila by way of the Suez canal She will take large quan- tity of naval stores and probably 300 en- listed men for the relief of short-termed
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ruptey in the federal court for this district. The petition, which alleges that most of his assets are worthless. places McDonald's wealth at aS,S52. His creditors are scat tered in all parts of the east. The heaYi- est losers are: The National bank of New York, $2.o0O; Chemical National bank af New York, S20 001; Continental National bank of Chicago, s12.O0O; State bank of St. Louis, $10,000; Jaryis-conklin Trust com- pany, $l400O; Mrs. Clara Mcdonald, Holden, Missouri, $11 ,000.
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Reduction in In. crest

Savannah, December 15.-Beginning Jan uary next the interest rate of the savings banks of this city Il be per cent. a re- duction of per cent The reduction was ordered by unanimous consent of the banks to discourage deposits The banks have more money than they can place at profta- ble figures.
The age-herald., 1898-12-16
A Close Copy
From Puck.

From Puck.
 "what have you made today?" asked the man who had just come in.
 "Something like ten dollars" replied the other counterfeiter. handing over the bogus bill.
 And his companion admitted that 1t was very much like ten dollars.
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men on that station. The Yosemite was se- leeted on account of her adaptahllty for cruising in the shallow waters of China and other Oriental countrie5. She will start early in January and act as a convoy for the regular troops which are to be sent 10 the Philippines over the same route ae2at that time on two large army trans portS IS
The age-herald., 1898-12-16

The kind Rpan packed paper abus for five brings them within all druggists this sort and ks likely that duggtw They be had by mail sending stamps Spruce York. lone hundred and twenty Tabu alp matter chances that
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Petition in Bankruptcy

Springfield. Mo-, December 15.-witten
 McDonald, manager of the Old Fruit Farm in Howell county, former banker in Kan sas City and former owner of the Kansas City Times, has filed petition of bank
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Not an Exception

From the Chicago News.
 Softleigh-So you-aw. don't think the clothes makes the man. Miss Cutting?
 Mss Cutting--Well. they didn't in your case at least.
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Treasur, Statement

Washington, December 15.-Todays state- ment of the condition of the treasury shows: Available cash balance, $291 ,S05, ,2l0; gold reserve, $245, ,475 ,319
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Colonel Third Regiment Neb. Volunteers.

The letter bears the following indorse- ments from the division and corps com manders under whom Colonel Bryan served:
 First ndorsement-He Headquarters of the First Brigade, First Division, Seventh Army Corps, December 10, 1S98-Respect- fully forwarded. It is with sincere regret that the First brigade should lose the ser- vices of so efficient an officer.
 (Sgned) w. H. MABRY, Colonel First Texas Volunteer Infantry, Commanding.
 Second ndorsement-Headquarte First Division Seventh Army Corps. December 10, 1S9s.-It is with regrst that this resigna- ton is forwarded, approved. Colonel Bryan's regiment, the Third Nebraska volunteer infantry. Is in high state of efficiency ard discipline. and his efforts for its welfare have been untiring.
 (Signed) LOYD WHEATON.
 Brig. Gen. U. S. ", Commanding. Third ent-Hheadquarters IT. s. Forces. Camp Onward. December 10. 1S98.- Respectfully forwarded; approved. I deep- ly regret that Colonel Bryan is rendering his resignation. concur in what Is said in the foregoing Endorsements.
 (Signed.) J. WARREN KEEPER,
 Major-General Commanding. Fourth dorsement-savannah, Ga., De- cember 10 1s9S.-Having turned over the command of the troops here to General Keller, I will not be present when this reaches you. As Colonel Bryan's former commander on the eve of my departure for Cuba cannot but say greatly regret that the colonel has decided to sever his relations with my Seventh corps, for our relations have been very agreeable, and he has ever been most faithful and conscien- tious in all duties confided to him.
 (Signed) F1TZHUGH LEE,
 Major-General U. s. V. Accepted by order of the president. Sign ed R. A. Alger, secretary of war, Decem- ber.12. 1898.
 The response to the letter was continued in the following telegram, dated Washing ton~ December 12. 1898:
 Colonel William Jennings Bryan, Third Nebraska Volunteer Infantry:
 Through corps commander Savannah, Ga: Resignation received and accepted. (signed) H. C. CoRB1N, Adjt.-Gen.
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BRYAN'S RESIGNATION.
His Superiors Regretted His Decision
 to Give Up His Command.

Washington, December 15.-The war de- partment today made public the following letter from Colonel Vim. Bryan, resign ing his commission as volunteer officer:
 Camp Onward
 Savannah, Ga., December 10, 1898. To Adjutant- General United States Army. Washington.
 Sir:-The dispatches from Paris announce that the terms of the treaty between the United States and Spain have been fully agreed upon, and that the commissioners will sign the same as soon as it can be en- grossed. Believing that under present conditions I can be more useful to my country as civilian than as soldier. hereby tender my resignation to take effect immediately upon it's acceptance.
 Respectfully,
The age-herald., 1898-01-20
ATHLETIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Association's Club Rooms Will Be Enlarged
 Several Important Matters.

There will be an important meeting of the board of directors of the Birmlngham Athletic club tonight
 The most important business to be trans acted is the election of three members or the club to represent Birmingham on the board of control of the Interstate Athletic league, which was organized in Nashville last Sunday. Birmingham, Nashville and Chattanooga, which at present compose this league, will each have three repre- sentatives on this board of control, and they will in turn elect officers and provide the bylaws of the league.
 Ways and means will also be discussed for obtaining a number of pool tables for the club rooms. It is desired to make the social features of the club more promi- nent, The reading rooms will be enlarged and the number of periodicals increased.
 Prof. Miles has also issued call for meeting tonight of all members of the club interested in basket ball.. Birmingham's first championship game is just about a month off, and in order to arouse enthusi- asm and to make the players work regu- lary, four teams will be organized tonight and a regular schedule of games arranged. Beginning tomorrow, these games will be played every Friday night. No admission will be charged, as it is desired to educate the public taste in favor of this popular indoor game. From the players composing these teams the regular team will be se- Iected.
The age-herald., 1898-01-20
HEINRICH HAS GONE HOME.
Thought That He Was Robbed Near Policeman
 Tom McDonaId's Residence.

Peter Heinrich, the German farmer who was robbed on Tuesday, was yesterday pro- vided with ticket to Cullman by Fritz Rambo and returned home.
 Henrich's story, which was printed in The Age-Herald yesterday to the effect that he had been forcbly taken into house at about u:3O o'clock Tuesday morning and robbed of his money and shoes was gen. orally believed and much sympathy was expr essed for the unfortunate man.
 Alderman Henschell said yesterday that he had known Heinrich for several years. having met him in Cullman and also in this city several times. He offered to assist Heinrich in locating the house where he was robbed, but on account of his unfamil- iarity with the city Heinrich was unable to state just where it had occurred. Hein- rich told MT. Henchell that he was informed by parties that were in the neighborhood of
The age-herald., 1898-01-20
\ PETITION FOR MANDAMUS Against the Mayor and Aldermen
 of Birmingham FILED IN THE CIRCUIT COURT Restraining the Payment of Appropriation in the Budget Until Judgment Is Satisfied
 An Appeal Granted Yesterday.

Yesterday morning J. w. Coleman, through his attorneys, Bush & Bush and R. P. Evans, filed a petition in the circuit court asking that a writ of mandamus be issued restraining the mayor and aldermen of the city of Birmingham from paying cer tain appropriations until a judgment held by the petitioner for $1,OOO, with interest and cost, be satisfied.
 J. w. Coleman was awarded a verdict for $1, GOO in the circuit court some time ago in a suit for damages against the city of Birmingham. The suit was based on alleged bodily injuries.
 Coleman has made several unsuccessful attempts to collect the judgment, and now asks that a writ of mandamus be issued requiring the mayor and aldermen of Bir- mingham to appear in court and show cause why the following appropriation should not be stricken from the budget and the amounts applied to paying off the judgment:
 To Troop D, $50; to Jefferson Volunteers, $25; to Birmingham Rifles, $25; to public schools, $1 900; for trees in parks, $54; for Mercy home, $500; for increase in mayors salary, $600
 Coleman issued an attachment against a lot which belonged to the city in October last and bought it in at sheriffs sale for $25. The lot in question had been sold to the ladies in control of the Mercy home, on which to build new home.
 Subsequently a garnishment was issued against the Sloss Iron and Steel company who were due the city for the hire of con- victs, which was decided in favor of the city A motion for appeal was made, and yesterday Judge Banks granted the mo- tion and fixed the appeal bond at $25O. In the meantime the money due on the con- tract is paid into the court
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PERSONAL.

A. A. Wall, of Montevallo, is in the city.
 Pitt Tyson, of Montgomery, is in the city.
 R. L. Washington, of Chattanooga, is at the Morris.
 T. J. Cady, of Columbus, Miss, is at the Morris.
 Henry F. Wyly, of Mobile, connected with the Mobile and Ohio, is in the city.
 w. S. Watt, of Nashville, secretary of the state board of education of Tennessee, is in Birmingham.
 C. A. Cowles. c. H. Morgan, H. Thomas and W. A. Mall, prominent railroad men of Atlanta, are in Birmingham.
 Frank Burbridge, of Charleston, s. C.. connected with the fertilizer works at East Birmingham is in the city.
 D. K. Voorhees,, of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroad, with headquarters in Mempis, is in the city.
 The following Alabamians were regis tered at the hotels yesterday: J. s. Mor- gan and wife, Blocton; M B. Neece, Huntsville; Herman Nedly, Florence; R. N. Magll, Brookwood; F. H. Kaupp and wife, Juniato; Eugene Jones, Blocton; H. Thompson, Gadsden; John Adams. Corona; W. R. McNeill Mobile; J. B. Davie, Bloc ton; E. Metzger Mobile.
The age-herald., 1898-01-20
SILVER CLUES
Will Be Organized in All City and Suburban
 Beats Tonight-PIaces of Meeting.

At the request of number of democrats in the respective beats in Birmingham and suburbs, meetings have been called for the purpose of organizing bimetallic democratic clubs to meet tonight CThrusday night at 7:30 o'clock at the following places: North Highland Beat-At store under Knights of Pythias hall, Jonesville.. Jackson Beat-At Shepherds store. Davis and Hill Beats-At the Confederate Veterans hail, opposite Florence hotel. Cleveland Beat-At court house. South Highland Beat-South Side market. Madison Beat-Voting place.
 Monroe Beat-At J. D. Winters store, South Twentieth street hill.
 Jefferson Beat-At Malone's store. Woodlawn Beat-City hall, Woodlawn. East Lake Beat-At Knights of Pythias hall, East Lake.
 Union Beat-Just across Red mountain (for Friday night) at the Union church. Avondale-City hall Avondale.
 w c. GARRETT, Chairman Executive Committee Jefferson County Bimetalic Democratic Club.
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WILL JORDAN CASE ENDED But the Jury Did Not Reach a Verdict Yesterday. ALEX SMITH PERJURY CASE
 s-*sss. Now On Trial in the Criminal Court-Two Suits Against County Passed Pend ing Supreme Court Decision.
ALEX SMITH PERJURY CASE

Gn the criminal court yesterday the case of Will Jordan charged with grand larceny in connection with the alleged robbery of freight cars, was concluded at noon
 When court adjourned for the day the jury had failed to agree, and were taken to hotel for the night.
 The case of Alex Smith, charged with perjury, is on trial.
 In the first division of the city court eight cases against the county growing out of the Village Creek bridge disaster, near Ensley in November, 1896, were set for trial yesterday. By agreement the cases were passed pending a decision of the supreme
 In the City Court. court in one of the cases which was re- gently tried in the coty court and resulted in a. general charge for the defendant, from which an appeal was taken.
 In the case of William Nelson, pro ami, vs. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company for damages in the sum of $1O,OOo, non-suit was taken.
 In the second division of the city court the following business was transacted: F. K. Walsh vs. J. D. Lykes, dismissed for want of prosecution.
 R. H. Palmer vs. Jesse Stephens, defend- ait |. 0lupOS SdriliSilincnl, ulScndrSeu. w. H. Gordon vs. J. l.. Vincent; dis missed by plaintiff.
 Circuit Court Grind.
 In the circuit court yesterday almost the entire day was consumed in the hearing of the case of Bailey Mcconnell & Howard vs. G. w. Ratlff for $25O claimed as com- mission on the alleged sale of a certain piece of property. The case was given to the jury at o'clock and at a late hour they had failed to agree upon a verdict. The case was tried once before and re- suited in mistrial
 Seeking Separation.
 The following petitions for divorce have been filed in the city court:
 ohn Reser vs. Ollie Reser.
 Eliza Swift vs. Worthy Swift.
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Frank Ives the Winner.

Chicago, Jan. 19.-After one of the finest displays of scientific billiards ever shown in Chicago, Frank Ives tonight defeated George Sutton by score of 400 to 160. Ives won the bank but missed the lay-off shot. Sutton made ten and then the "Young Ma polion" proceeded to show the possibilities of the game. Draws, masses, spreads and bank shots, alternated with skillful nurs- ing, kept the marker busily calling off the shots until 123 was reached Then Frank fell down on hair line shot. Sutton piled up 51 in his fourth and in the sixth gather ed S3. At the end of the eleventh inning the score stood Ives, 295; Sutton, 155. Then Ives took a new lease of life and with runs of 29, 49 and 27 filled his score, leaving Sutton with but 160 to his credit.
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PRESS GANG GOING HOME.
Had Been to Florida-Took Dinner in Brm-
 ingham.

The press excursion which passed through Birmingham on Wednesday night, Jan. 12 en route to Florida, arrived in the city yesterday at noon on the return trip to Cincinnati over the Louisville and Nashville railroad.
 The party, which was composed of edi- tors from Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania Indiana and West Virginia, expected to spend several hours in Birmingham, but on account of delays, made only a brief stop here, taking dinner.
 A number of ladies were in the party and all expressed themselves as having spent delightful week.
 The party was in charge of W. H. Mar win, of the Utica (Mch.) Sentinel.
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ferences were held by both sides, and it Is claimed that MT. Kettig's past political rec- ord was brought into question and used to his hurt. Like some others, 1t is said, he voted for Palmer and Buckner against Bry- an last year. and, as has already been stated, the matter of observing strict party lines entered vigorously into the contest.
 Tuesday night the friends of both candi- dates were in consultation, and 1t was vir- tually conceded that MT. Parker was the man.
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a certainty what the result would be. AL derman Wheeler very modestly put in nomination MT. Parker, and Alderman Pearce presented MT. Kettig's name.
 MT. Parker Congratulated
 Mr. Parker was present at the meeting and while the board was in executive ses- sion he sat in the mayors office. As soon as the result was announced he was hear tily congratulated by a number of gentle men who had gathered to watch the re- suit. In succeeding former Alderman Me- Cartin, who, it is thought, will be police commissioner, MT. Parker becomes chair man of the street committee.
 Both MT. Kettig, who was not present at the meeting last night, and MT. Parker, the victorious candidate, are popular citizens of Birmingham. They are prominent in busi- ness circles. MT. Kettig was on the board during the Lane and vanHoose administra- tions and made a record of which his friends are proud. MT. Parker has not be- fore done service as "city dad," but his admirers claim for him that he will be one of the most enthusiastic and enterprising members of the council.
 Before McCartin's Resignation
 The contest for the vacancy began in reality before it existed. Several days be- fore MT. McCartin rendered his resignation it was noised about that he would do so, and Messrs. Kettig and Parker were the first mentioned as favorites to succeed him.
 For the last few days the contest has been extremely interesting. Frequent con-
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PONIES AND TRAP.
No One Has Presented the Winning Ticket Yet,
 No. 18,938

Sometime since the popular firm of Louis Saks offered to the fortunate holder of the lucky ticket a beautiful and valuable trap, harness, and two fine ponies The contest was settled Monday, the 17th, be- fore a vast concourse of people who as- sembled in front of their great emporium. committee was composed of the best known people of Birmingham as follows: MT T. o. Smith, Henry B. Gray, Robert Jemison, Joseph Saulsbury, Rufus N. Rhodes, F. V. Evans, T. H. Motion, w. H. Lodge, c. M. Cruikshank, Jacob Fies, c. F. Ensien,' J. B. Cobbs, William Grady, Fred Brucher J. T. Mullin, J. D. Hillhouse and R. L. Cross.
 These gentlemen acted as judges. Miss Mary Anderson, the charming daughter of Maj. r. Y. Anderson, who was to ofiiciate entered the window at about 3:35 She ran her arm deep into the coupons and drew forth 0 number.
 18,93S.
 Who holds this ticket?
 The possessor of 1t can get ponies and trap on presenting the ticket at Louis Saks store.
 Mr. Saks is to be congratulated upon the way his gift to his patrons went off.