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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27
CONVENTION OF HEBREWS.
Seventh Annual Session of Historical
Association Held.

Philadelphia, December 26.-The Ameri-
lean Jewish Historical association held its
annual meeting here today with large and
representative gathering of Jewish scholars
and writers.
The morning session was presided over by
First Vice-President Hon. Simon w. Rosen-
dale, of Albany, and Drs. Cyrus Adler and
Herbert Friedenwald, of Washington, D. c.
acted as secretaries.
Mr. Rosendae in calling the meeting to
order expressed his regret at the absence
of the president of the society, Hon. Oscar
S. Straus, of New York, who was now
filling the position of United States minis
ter at Constantinople. He read a letter
from Mr.. Straus profferng his resignation
as president of the cety and expressing
his continued interest in its work.
Reports of officers were then submitted.
That of the treasurer showed a balance
on hand of 81 ,413.2S.
The report of the corresponding secre-
tary showed a membership of PIG, compris-
ing six honorary members, twelve corre-
spending members, four life members and
1874 regular members.
DR.. Friedenwald submitted a report as re-
details of action hrdl mfw rdl fwy mfw f
port recording secretary, giving the de-
Gill; This included an increase of one in
the number of vice-presidents; the incorpor-
alton of the society on December 10 in the
District of Columbia. There was some dis
cussion regarding the ACCESSIBILITY of a fixed
date for the annual meetings and the mat
ter was referred back to the executive
council for further consideration
Upon motion of DR.. Hollander, the chair
man appointed nominating committee of
three
A number of papers were read at both
sessions
Smon w. Rosendale presented the reports
of the committee on Dutch records.
The following officers were elected: Pres
ident, DIR. Cyrus Adler, Washington; vice
presidents, Simon w. Rosendale, Albany;
Mendes Cohen, Baltimore; Professor
Charles Gross, Boston, and Professor Her
bert B. Adams, Baltimore; treasurer, Pro-
fessor Richard Gotheil, New York; corre-
spending secretary, DR.. Herbert Freden-
valid Washington.
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LITERARY EVENING.
Entertainment by Young Mems Hebrew
Association.

The second of a series OF literary and
musical entertainments by the Young Mems
Hebrew association was given on Sunday
evening at the rooms of the association In
First avenue, and proved a most enjoyable
affair.
President NJ. NJ Ullman opened the en-
tertainment with a few Introductory re-
marks pertinent to the occasion. The 1rst
number, mandolin and guitar quartetts
by Messrs. Milton and Irwin Flies and Pro-
lessor Hartselle and Mr.. Hancock, was
we'll rendered, and merited the hearty APP
-plause which followed.
Rabbi Morris Newfeld read several Sc
lections from q collection of historic facts
concerning the Jews of York, which proved
highly interesting.
A vocal solo by Miss Leah Ullman was
the next number, and brought forth an
encore.
The most interesting number on the pro-
gramme was a paper by Miss Jeanette
Goldberg on Shakespeare, the Bard OF
Avon" Miss Goldberg's familiarity with
the delightful subject was reflected In
most excellent criticism OF the many char
acters which the great poet has given to
the literary world.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27
QUIET CHRISTMAS.
Good Many Jags, But Few Cutting
Scrapes and No Killing.

Christmas was quiet. Very few hre-
crackers popped on the streets, good many
Tags. but little cutting and no killing. IL
is said by old inhabitants to have been the
ouietest Christmas Birmingham has had
in many years
Mayor Evans enforcement of the anti
fireworks ordinance greatly reduced the
number OF frightened women and runaway
horses. In striking contrast with the
Christmas of 1897, people could pass along
the streets without being in constant ter
ror of the small boy and his firecraeker.
The saloons were closed tight, also, and
it was not an easy job to get Christmas
whisky.
When Judge Feagin walked into the in
ferior criminal court room yesterday morn
ing he found 116 cases docketed. The
charge in almost every instance was drunk
and disorderly. A great many were turned
loose and others given small fines.
The police department was the only de-
partment of the city government doing
business yesterday. The offices in the city
hall were all closed, the mayor spending
the greater part of the day at home.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27
FORMAL OPENING
OF new HOSPITAL
St. Vincent'S VIII be Thrown
Open Today.
THE TEMPORARY QUARTERS
Have Been Fitted Up With All Modern
improvements and Conveniences-
Public Invited and Urged to
Attend the Exercises.

The formal opening of st. Vincent tenn
porary hospital, under the auspices OF the
Sisters of Charity Hospital association,
will take place today between the hours of
10 a., m. and 4:30 p. m.
The temporary quarters which have been
established In the DeBardeleben residence,
corner Fifteenth street and Avenue c, WILL
be thrown open for the reception OF pa
tents The building has been thoroughly
renovated and refitted, and is one OF the
best appointed hospitals in the state. Inc
facilities are excellent, with all necessary
outbuildings, containing laundry, Kitchen
and pantries. About twenty rooms have
been fitted up in charge OF the noble sisters
who will devote their time and experience
towards restoring the sick to health
Sister Benedicta sister superior OF the
institution, who has had many years ex-
perience in hospital work, will have abso-
lutte charge, and will be assisted by num-
Der of sisters from various cities who have
been sent here.
Sister Benedicta, as well as the officers
of the association, extend cordial invita-
ton to the public to call at the hospital
and personally inspect the work which has
been done. Several patients have already
been received, and in a few days it is ex-
pected that the pospital will be taxed to its
full capacity.
The following ladies have been requested
to act as a reception committee Mesdames
w. M. Newbold ]. w. Bush, Thomas Ward,
j. Flies, John II. Phillips, P. G. Bowman,
B. L. Wyman, Sam Adler, T. p. O'Brien,
A. II. Henley, ]. l.. Walsh, w. H. Wilder,
j. p Ross, Ben We'll, John Bowling, e. p
Riggs, w e. B. Davis, A. ]. Riley, II. H.
Sinnige, Charles Roy, M. Clifford, w. p
McCrosson, C. Lazarus, Misses Mary
Catalan and Belle Dangaix.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27
ON THE RACE TRACK.
New Orleans Results

New Orleans, December 2G.-weather
clear; track fast. Brakeman, Belle Of
Memphis and Eight Bells were the winning
favorites.
First Race-Seling, one mile. Stanhope,
log (F1. James,, SO to l, won; Flop, 103 IT.
Burns), 3 to 1 and 6 to S, second; Rush
Fields, 112 (Gutieres), to l, third. Time,
1:441k.
Second Race-Five furlonss. Elmers, LOG
(James), 10 to l, won; Myosotis, 1eb Grow
hurst), 40 to and IL to l. second; Sid Tia,
los Q1ines), Is to 1, third. Time, 1:o2z.
Third Race-One and one-eiEhth miles,
over hurdles. Brakeman, 1H (Myers), 6 to
5, won easily; Voyaguer, 13o1s CHanna), 10
to and to g. second; Laura May, 12S
(NeaD. IL to 1, third. Time, 2:ssh.
Fourth Race-Handicap, thirteen-six-
teenths mile. Belle of Memphis, 1o7 Q.ines).
II to 10, won; Elan, 96 (Southard), - to l and
to 1, second; Tim W., 100 (Mason), II to
5, third. Time, 1:22.
Fifth Race-Selling mile and twenty
yards. Eight Bells, IS (Troxler), to 2,
won; Muscadine, IS Q4ines), 10 to 1 and 5
l, second; Dial Grettas, 104 (O'Leary), 4
to l, third. Time, AS.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27
GREENE IN WASHINGTON.
Says There Will Undoubtedly be Trou-
:ble in Havana.

Washington, December 2-MaJor-Gen-
eral Francis V. Greene, United states vol
unteers, accompanied by his aide, Lieuten-
ant Schiefferlin, passed though this city
toady on their way from Havana to New
York. Gen. Greene paid flying visit to the
war department and spent an hour in con-
sultation with Acknowledgement Corbin in
regard to the condition Of affairs in the
Cuban capital. He said there would I'M
doubtedly be trouble in the maintenance OF
order pending the transfer of the control
of affairs, but that he did not anticipate
that it would reach proportions beyond the
control of the American forces. According
his representations, the feeling between
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27
GREATER TRAVEL.
Sale of Tickets $4,000 Larger Than
Last December.

The depot still continues crowded with
holiday travellers, leaving and coming into
the city, though the trains passing through
are not as crowded as they were and are
enjoying few days respite before the
heavy "post-C Christmas" travel begins, This
will be at it's height in a few days.
Jack w. Johnston, the union ticket agent,
said yesterday that the receipts for the Bir
mingham office, for tickets sold during the
month of December would be about $4,000
greater than they were during the CORE
spending month of last year. The receipts
from the Christmas travel proper, he says,
amounts to about $1,000 more than last
year,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27
ZoIa's Wanderings

London, December 27.-The Paris CORE
spondent of the Times gives an interesting
account this morning of the way in which
Emile lola escaped to London after the
sentence imposed upon him last July in
the trial on the charge of libel brought
against him and NJ. Perreaux, managing
editor of the Aurore, by the officers of the
Esterhazy courtmartial. According to NJ
DeBlowitz, M. lola has lived at various
country places in England quietly ever
since. 1t appears that his friends had the
greatest difficulty to persuade him to seek
refuge in England, the course they consid-
cred best for the interests of Dreyfus' re-
vision,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27
FATAL SHOOTING AFFRAY.
Two Men Quarrel Over Game of Cards
and Began Firing.

Rock Springs, December 26.-(Special.)-
At Alexandria, five miles from here last
night Jim Mitchell and Dec McClelland
uuarreled over a game of cards. Both drew
pistols and fired McClelland's shot struck
Mitchell in the forehead, tearing off the
top of the skull and killing him instantly.
Mitchels ball struck McCleland directly
over the heart, but flattened itself against
a knife in his pocket, thereby saving his
life. McClelland brutally struck Mitchell
over the head with the barrel of his pistol
after killing him.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27
Receivers Notice.
To the Creditors of Corona Coal and Coke

To the Creditors of Corona Coal and Coke
Company:
Under and in obedience to a decree of the
chancery court of Jefferson county, rem
dered November 20, 1898, the undersigned,
receivers of the Corona Coal and Coke COM
pany. hereby give notice to all creditors of
said company, and to all persons having
claims of any kind against it, to present
the same to the undersigned receivers, duly
verified, at the Peoples Savings Bank and
Trust company, at No. 1907 Second avenue.
Birmingham, Alabama, on or before Febru@
airy 10, 1899, or the same will be forever
barred.
HENRY B. GRAY,
T. C. CULVERHOUSE,
JAMES ]. GARRETT. Receivers.
Counsel.
Decemhar H. 1898. - u
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the spaniards and the cubans is intensely
bitter, serious rupture between the TWO
factions being averted only by the press
ence OF the American troops and the
knowledge that the American military au-
thorities are determined to preserve order
by the prompt exercise Of force in case OF
necessity.
General Greene has large private inter-
ests in New York state, and today gave
notice of his desire to be relieved of fur
Their military service in view of the praeti-
cal conclusion of peace between Spain and
the United States.
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ter telephoned to the city that the steamer
had suffered an accident and that 1t might
be necessary to send her to the dry dock.
The accident was caused by the smashing
of propeller blade. The quartermaster
here believes the damage can be repaired
in Savannah, and orders for the Chester to
proceed up to the city tomorrow morning
have been given.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27
Deaths at Manila

Washington, December 26.-The following
cable message was received at the war de-
partment today from General Otis, dated
today at Manila:
Following deaths since last report, De-
cember Is: F. N. Knouse, First Nebraska,
December 10; Fred Taylor First Nebraska"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27
Uncle Sam

From the Indianapolis Journal.
But your real opinion of Uncle Sam?"
asked the interviewer.
WELL" said Aguinaldo, thoughtfullly and
slowly, 81 like him better when he was pat
ting us on the back and hollering Sic emf
than 1 do when he is saying, Come here
and lie DOWN."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27
Fakes

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
I'D like to be an astronomer" said the
young boarder
Biggest fakes on EARTH" sad Asbury
Peppers. ''They sit up of nights trying
to con the universe"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27
Closed for Christmas

The Birmingham rolling mills and the
Alabama rolling mills at Gate City were
closed down yesterday for Christmas The
men thoroughly enjoyed their two days holt
day, Sunday and yesterday, and will return
to work this morning.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27
G. Richards Dodge Appointed

Chicago December Reconnaissance
General Peck has appointed C. Richards
Dodge, of New York, director of agricuI-
ture of the American exhibit at the Paris
exposition.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27
Accident to the Chester

Savannah, December 26.-The transport
Chester arrived off Tybee from Havana
this evening. Her captain and quarter
master came ashore, and the quartermas-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27

Day since his return, and to them he has.
talked entertainngly.
The work at Paris was felt by the COM
missioners to be arduous, and left little or
no opportunity for pleasures. which the
judge would have been glad to have enjoyed
in city which impressed him with its
beauty and historic interest. The French
government treated the commissioners very
WELL and the room in which the negotia-
tions were conducted was magnificent one,
well adapted to the work in hand The
Americans were in session every day, and
during long hours most days during the
sojourn in Paris. They took vast amount
of testimony bearing on the questions to be
disposed of, and were in constant commu-
nication with the president. Whenever.
under instructions from Washington, the
American position was closely defined,
session was had with the Spanish repre-
sentatives and al such sessions the Amer
leans always presented a firm and united
position.
Two Critical Periods
There were but two critical periods in the
negotiations, the first regarding the cuban
debt which was an open question for more
than month"; during which tine the Amer
leans never swerved from the position pre-
scented to the Spaniards. The other was
upon the Philippine question, and after the
Americans had reached a conclusion in
their own councils as to the concessions
that could be granted there was no devia-
ton, and the Spanards finally accepted.
The personal relations between the rep
resentatives of the two governments was
at all times friendly and cordial. The
Americans had great respect for the abil-
ity of the Spanish members, and believe
that nothing was left unsaid or undone
that could benefit the Spanish case The
president of the Spanish commission was
remarked as a man of great ability by the
Americans, and won their respect for the
able manner in which he conducted the
Spanish case.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27

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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-27
FOR RENT.

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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-09-28
BRIssON DID 1T.

Paris, Sept. 26.-Ts is understood
that NJ. Br,sson literally wrung consent
from the cabinet for a revision. after
a remarkable display Of eloquence and
personal influence and the stormiest
scenes. His strongest opponent was
NJ Sarrien, the minister Of justice, who
expressed desire to resign, and
warned the ether ministers that they
were assuming terrible responsibility.
NJ. Viger and Marujouls. respectively
minister of agriculture and minister Of
commerce, supported NJ. Sarrieo.
Nj. Brisson fell into violent passion
and declared tearfully that the minis
ters ought to credit him With under
standing ell the difficulties and the best
way Of meeting them. Should they
abandon him now by refusing a revis
ion, it would be to face dishouor. As
a 6oal argument, de pointed out that it
would be too grave matter to face a
cabioes crisis while the chamber was
not 10 session. The dissenting minis
ters then Reluctantly yielded NJ.
Marujouis said Z: 1T is not worth while
to resign When it is known that We
shall be overturned in fortnight -
Gen. Chan oine, minister of war, re.
NAMED neutral.
President Faure hastily returned to
Paris this afterooon, but NJ Brisson
went to Bois de Boulogse, probably
to avoid presidential interference uatil
the papers should have announced the
decision 10 favor of revision, N
Faure being still strongly against a
revision.
The criminal chamber of the court of
cessation, which will examine the dos.
sier. consists of Is judges and a presi.
dent. who happens to be Jew.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-09-28

Intercepted and Photographed, the mega
tive arriving at the French foreign OF
fee within 48 hours.
sSome days later, 90 January r.,
1895, Count Won Munster called at the
palace and suddenly aosouueed that
Germany would mobilize her troops
unless satisfaction was given for this
new insult.
"a dramatic scene followed. Count
Won Munster collapsed into fsu'euil, a
prey to violent feelings, reproach'ng
NJ. Casiuir Perier with having dishon-
ored him in the eyes Of the empire
"M Casimir Perier was crushed /,
and could got reply at first, bat present.
Iy said: Tell your emperor myself
will give satisfaction. / do aoS waot to
sacrifice the country. will leave the
presidency. [ pray bis majes'y to be
satisfied
1.-TWO days later NJ Casim;r Perier
resigned "
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-09-28
Soldiers And Negroes Clash.

Columbia. Sept. 26.-Two serious
afFrays occurred &c day between negroes
and soldiers of the regiment. The
erst occurred 10 the postofice block dis
pensary Four or FIVE soldiers enter
ed the place at about Il 80. A negro
osmed KeuDepy was at the couuter
buying whiskey when he and soldier
60, 10 some dispute as to who had
placed money down for liquor. The
soldier jumped the negro, who. making
bluff aud drawing q pistol, was jump
ed on by others soldiers present. The
negro did his best to retreat, but in the
meantime received two severe gashes
owe: ae head When he got on the
outside be picked up rock and struck
Private Alexander, Of Greeuvilie, 10
the face. causing quite painful wound.
A Greeovi!e company was at rest
near by awaiting street car, and sew
erai Of its members rushed over to see
the fight. A policeman finally rescued
the negro and took him to the police
station, A medical examination show
ed that he was not seriously bvrt.
About 1870 another row occurred
between soldier and a negro. From
the evidence it appears that Private
Charles Luuday, Of Company K, was
standing agains: a telegraph pole. when
Charles Waites brushed up against
him. Private Landay told him to
"Wasch out where he was walking ~
and Waises replied that he "would
walk where be d-n pleased !" 1t vas
so evidently his intention to insult aud
moless the soldier that the latter started
at him. Waises grabbed up bricks
aud threw then at the soldier, but they
ell fell short of their mark
O:her soldiers, who we're standing
aear by. rushed up, aud had it not been
for Policeman Hammond and Gen.
Watts sbor. work would have been
made of the negro. AS it was Waites
aud the soldiers were takes to the po.
lice station, where tie soldier vas turo.
ed over TO the military authorities snd
the oegro held.
There seems TO te sone unaccounts-
autipathy auoogs: the colored popula.
ton to the soldiers Of this particular
regiment, bu: it will ali amount to
nothing 10 the enc.
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TROOPS TO
BE CHARTERED
IN THE BIG CITIES FOR
THE WINTER.

Washington. D. c., Sept. 23.-The
president has decided the camp ques
ton for himself Disgusted With the
abuses which have arisen in the effort
to care for the volunteer army during
the spring and summer months, he
proposes to run 90 further chances in
wipser.
He has decided that the soldiers
must be cared for 10 the great cities of
the uniop, New York first The war
department is now making arrange
ments to carry out the presidents
plan. :.
The barracks for the regular army
are at present arranged on basis Of a
force Of about twenty-five Thousand men.
There is now an army, exclusive Of
those designated to be mustered out.
of 115.000 While a considerable
portion of this number. will 60 into
winter quarters in Cuba, Porto Rico,
the Philippines, aud ooe of the Ladrone
Islands, there must be provision made
for those who will remain ic America
These are the soldiers the President
proposes to find homes for 10 the great
cities of the country
The quartermas.er's department is
looking for suitable quarters iu New
York, Boston. Philadelphia. San Fran
cisco. Chicago and other cities. The
government does no: inteod to bu7
barrack quarters. out to rest them. It
has proceeded so far already as to have
offers from the various cities uamed.
Deduct 10000 for the Philippines,
$4,000 for Cuba and 10000 fo Porto
Rico, there will be $1,000 troops to be
provided for at home. The regular
army barracks will Accommodate 25.,
600
The President has been in consulta-
ton With General Miles IN this mat
ter, aud it is understood that the gener-
al favors the plan.
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The Cubans in Dire Distress.

Washington, Sept 26.--senor Ri-
vera, the Cuban sub, ageot at Tampa,
has been visiting Secretary Quesada of
the Cuban delegation here for several
days. He brings word of extreme dis
tress among the Cubans 10 and about
Tampa He Gays about 5000 Of them
arc anxious to returo to Cuba and be-
gin work. but that they are destitute
aud unable to make the move.
Secretary Qaesada receives similar
reports conserving the condition of
Gen. Gomez's men A telegram from
Key West announces the arrival there
of commission from Gomez with
view to securing assistance. The dis
patch states that the army is literally
starving to death that the pack mules
bave been killed and eaten until there
is no further meat from this direction
and that the people are we'll nigh despe-
rate