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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
SHELVING FALLS
And Creates Semi-Panic in Crowde d
Dry Goods Store.
Manager.

Much excitement was caused in dry
goods store in Second avenue. between
Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, yester-
day afternoon, about 445 o'clock, by the
falling of section of shelving. The store
was crowded with customers at the time,
and small-sized panic ensued. section
of shelving ladened with goods suddenly
fell forward, scattering the goods in all
directions and slightly injuring Miss Eva
Ign Cooley, who was standing in the aisle.
The dust and noise caused some one to
telephone the fire department and one Of
the chemical apparatuses responded.
Miss Cooley was struck on the head and
nose, and though severely stunned soon
recovered. Her wounds were dressed and
she was then sent to her home al 126 Ninth
street, and it is thought that she will soon
be able to be about. The accident was
caused by the fastening Of the shelving
becoming loose.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
A Slight Wreck

Last night about $3.50 o'clock there was a
small street car collision in Twentieth
street at Avenue f, between car coming
into the city from the South Highlands and
an Ensey car, which was just turning off
into f to go into the barn. The Ensley car
had just switched across from the outgoing
to the incoming track as the Highland car
was coming down the grade toward the
city. The motorman of the latter was I'M
able to stop his car in time, and the two
collided, smashing slightly the front plat
form and knocking out few windows. Mo-
torman ]. d. Bell, on the Highland car, had
his hand smashed, with one finger broken,
but that was the extent of the injuries.
Vert Andrews, who had charge of the Ems
ley car, was uninjured. There were a num-
Der of passengers on the incoming car, but
besides shaking up they were uninjured.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
SEIZED THE WINES.
New England Society Thrown Into Dis
may for Time.

Atlanta. December PA special to the
Constitution from Charleston, S. c., says:
Dispensary constables today seized the
fine stock of wines imported here for the
annual banquet of the New England So
ciety, which was given tonight. The wines
were stored yesterday in the Charleston
hotel When the stock was seized the Rev.
DIR. Edder, president of the society, APP
pealed to the constables to surrender it,
but his request was refused The situation
began to look serious. United States Sena-
tor Hoar, of Massachusetts, was the guest
of honor at the banquet, which was the
most elaborate affair of the kind of the
season. There was no chance to get other
wines in the city. Senator McLaurin, of
South Carolina, who delivered an address at
the banquet, was seen ana asked to use his
influence to get back the liquors. He sent
a warm telegram to Governor Ellerbe and
advised him to make the constable deliver
the goods.
short while afterwards telegram fran
Columbia, announced that the wines would
be released Sharp orders were sent the
constables and tonight the wines flowed as
usual at the banquet.
The seizure is being Indignantly discussed
in Charleston.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
SOLDIERS MAKE
THINGS LIVELY
MiSSiSsippian Shoots Through a
Mirror
THEN RESISTED ARREST
Second Soldier Interfered and He Was
Arrested-Both Paid Their Fines
in Judge Feagin's Court
and Cost of Mirror.

+ g. Q. Montgomery. Mississippi volun-
teer who was mustered out of service at
Columbia, Tenn, a few days ago, made
things lively in the Mecca saloon in First
avenue yesterday morning by firing re-
volver and sending a bullet through one Of
the handsome mirrors which line the walls
of the establishment
Officer Shirley, of the police department,
was called and Montgomery was placed I'M
der arrest on the charges of discharging
fire arms in the city and of NAL cious mis-
chief While Officer Shirley was making
the arrest. A. w. Young, another soldier,
attempted to interfere and was himself
placed under arrest on the charge of disor-
derby conduct. On the way to the police
station Young succeeded in having the
charge of assault and battery placed
against him by sapping w. A. Weeden,
colored tailor. in the face.
Judge Feag'n's court was still in session
when the men were brought in, and they
were given a hasty trial. Montgomery was
fined SIS on the charge af discharging fire
arms in the city, and upon the payment Of
S55 for the morror the charge of malicious
mischief was withdrawn. Young got off
with the usual $3.50 and cost. Young had
sos and Montgomery "a in cash and a money
order for $45. They paid their fines and
were released,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
ACENUINE BARGAIN
80 szlj-
Guaranteed bU jesse
French 60. to I'll
WHO HPPLY TODAY
St6lnWau and GhlCk6rlng Stock
Must Be Sold Before This
Sale Closes.

We sold number of high grade pianos
yesterday, but have several yet which must
go. and as this special sale will close within
day or two, we invite our friends to come
at once and not miss this golden oppor-
tunity. Never before have Upright Grand
Pianos been sold at prices inaugurutade by
us. Today we offer Kranich & Bach. $129;
Fishers. 800 each; Biddee. s11s; KensIngton,
1929, and many others which can be seen
at our warerooms. In conclusion we wish
to thank all our friends and customers for
the very liberal patronage extended us. and
wish for each one merry, merry Christ
mas and jolly. good time
w. ]. PEARCE,
Manager.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Hypnotic Parties Free

To those who are skeptical. to those who
are interested in the science of hypnotism,
to those who would like to experience "how
1t feels to be hypnotized" without going up
on the public platform, and to prove be-
yond a possible doubt that their perform
ances are genuine, the Lees great company
of hypnotsts who are to begin weeks en-
gagement at o. Briens opera house Monday
night, extend the following invitations: Get
up parties of not less than twenty-five
ladies and gentlemen invite the Lees, and
they will go to any private residence. col
lege or club and give private demonstra-
ton of hypnotism free of charge. They do
not take any subjects with them, but try all
who are willing to give hypnotic exhibition
a trial. Parties of this kind should be got
ten up the fore part of the week, as the
latter part of the week everyone wants
these demonstrations, and the Lees find it
impossible to accommodate all.
One lady will be admitted free on Monday
night with every pad S5 or so cent ticket
reserved before o'clock p. m. Monday.
Sets now on sale at the box office
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
DRAFT FOR $4,000.
Heirs of Henry Hoppe Receive Com
pensation for His Death.

Washington, December 22-The state de-
partment has just received through United
States Minister Clayton in Mexico a draft
for S., 600, to be paid to the heirs of Henry
Hoppe, a native of New Orleans. Hoppe
had been working in Mexico and while trav-
cling in the mountains of Oxaca he was
brutally murdered by one of the Mexican
rural or native constabulary, who are re-
tanned for the purpose of protecting trav-
elers. At the same time an Englishman
named McSweeny was killed in precisely
the same fashion and as the state of Oxaca
paid the British government 5000 on ac-
count of his death, it was obliged to yield
to our representative on behalf of the
American citizen. The rurale who commit
ted the deed was punished.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
LAST MEETING.
Evacuation Commissioners Have About
Concluded Their Business.

Havana, December 22.-The last formal
meeting of the United States and Spanish
evacuation commissioners will be held TO-
morrow.
The United States commissioners will
adopt written resolution of thanks for
courtesies received from the Spaniards and
hearing testimony to the excellent dis
cipline and soldier-like conduct Of the off,
GERS and men of the Spanish army
Brigadier-General Clous today delivered
the memorandum agreement regarding the
plaeesiwhere Spanish troops are to be, sta
tionedsafter January /. 1t will be discussed
at tomorrow's meeting.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
MRS. WHITING DEAD.
She Lived to the Age of Four Score
Years and Nine.

Mrs. Elizabeth Whiting. the venerable
mother of Mrs. w. H. Graves, died at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Graves, corner
Sixth avenue and Twentieth street, on
Wednesday night at the age of four score
years and nine. Mrs. Whiting was the
widow of the late John Whiting, prom-
nent banker and cotton factor, who died in
Montgomery in 1869. The remains were
taken to Montgomery yesterday afternoon
at o'clock and the funeral will take place
at 1890 o'clock this morning from the Pres
byterian church in that city.
The deceased was woman of most lovable
character and true Christian spirit and
during her long and useful life, made
lighter the hearts of those with whom she
came in contact. Her death was the result
of old age, and the end came peacefully.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
CRUISER HORNET
A Day Overdue, But There Are No Fears
as to Her Safety.

Wilmington, N. c., December 22.-The
cruiser Hornet which left Hampton Roads
for Wilmington Tuesday afternoon manned
by detachments of the naval reserves from
Wilmington and Southport. has not yet
reached Southport and is now about thirty
hours overdue at that point. Nothing has
been heard from her since she sailed from
Hampton Roads.
1t is believed here that she has met with
no accident but fog-bound al some point on
the coast. Navigator Moore, of the naval
reserves, is careful and skilled, thoroughly
familiar with the coast and 1t Is supposed
that the ship has made harbor at some
point remote from telegraph stations.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
CHRISTMAS WEATHER.
The Cold Wave Arrived on Schedule
Time.

The cold wave arrived on time.
They are not always punctual to the call
of the weather man, but this one was not
of the ordinary.
Yesterday morning broke very pleasant
and continued so up until noon and along
towards dark. The only warning of the
drop in temperature were the ominous bull
letins posted in front of the weather bureau
headquarters and about on the streets.
Shortly after O'Clock every one began to
know without lookinag at the bulletins that
big fires were going to be comfortable at
night. 1t continued to grow colder and at
1 O'Clock this morning the freezing point
had been reached and passed and sharp
wind was blowing
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Combination of Rubber Firms

New York, December PA new combin-
alton of some of the leading rubber firms
in the United States is now in process of
formation and is expected to be completed
in about a week.
1t is understood the organization will have
capital of $3O,O0O,OOO. 1t is understood that
Charles R. Flint has charge of the organ
ization.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
steamer Andes Ashore

Kingston, Jamaica, December 22.-The
steamer Andes, of the Atlas Line, went
ashore here today. The high winds and
heavy winds prevailing will probably cause
the Andes to be total loss If the tugs fail
to pull her off.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Marriage in Governors mansion

Chrleston, w. Va, December 22.-Char.es
Christian Beury, wealthy coal operator
of this city, and Miss Bessie Kate. the ed
est daughter of Governor Atkinson, were
married tonight at the executive mansion.
The bride and groom left tonight for Flor
ida and will spend a month in the south.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
Death of a Child

Mrs. C. e. Dittrich, died Wednesday even
ing. The funeral will be at 2:3O clock this
afternoon from the family residence at East
Birmingham. Interment at Woodawn
cemetery.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23
NTHE PLAYS
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The Barlow Minstrels closed their engage
ment at OBrien's last night to a small
house,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

&3-Sterling silver mounted
brush and comb, 90. Full line
of other silver novelties at
popular prices.
e. Lowinsohn,
2OlO First Avenue.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

y yet wish to see an earnest Christmas
trade and rushing rush, go to Chalifoux
& Co.'S. Go early in the morning to do
your trading If you wish especial attention.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

Judge ]. P. Hubbard, representative from
Pike. is in the city today. Judge Hubbard
was one of the leaders against the con-
stitutional convention bill, but with the
passage of the measure, his fight upon 1t
was ended.
IT shall make no further fight on the
question:" said Judge Hubbard. Yes. I
shall possibly become candidate to rep
resent Pike in the convention. / am not
now aware of any other candidates" Judge
Hubbard is q very able lawyer
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-23

Governor Johnston left this afternoon for
Birmingham, where he will spend the night
and go to Admission tomorrow morning to
review the Third Alabama regiment The
governor will be handsomely entertained In
Admission.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08
War Department Has Overestimatet
the Capacity of Chickamauga.

Washington, June THE military
authorities at the Chickamauga battle
field have reported that the accommo-
dations of that place are not adequate
for the $4,000 men which. according to
the present plans Of the war depart
ment, are to be ordered there. Ap-
proximately, the park accommodates
easily $4,000 men, when only the
wooded portions are used for camp
ing purposes, leaving the open fields
for drills and other military maneu-
vers. To accommodate the Is, 900 or
more men who are expected. arrange
ments have already been made for the
use of a large tract of land adjoining
the park, and out of the additional
troops sent there a corps probably
will be organized.
The Chickamauga park commission
is putting into practical shape thor
ough system for the supply of water
for the troops and the animals at the
park, and, in addition, the quarter
masters department of the army Is
constructing a numDer of warehouses
within the confines of the reservation.
All of these improvements, most OF
which are of a permanent character,
seem to indicate that the government
intends to make a regular army camp
out of the park at least during the
present war, and the suggestion is
made that a military post may be es-
tablished there afterwards.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08
FOR SICK AND WOUNDED.
List of Articles That Are Most Ac-
ceptable.

Washington. June z. Surgeon
General Sternberg of the army has re-
ceiyed numerous letters from patriotic
ladies asking what articles would be
most acceptable for the use OF our sick
and wounded soldiers IN the field or IN
the hospitals. For the purpose OF an
swering in a general way these IN
quiries he has prepared the following
memorandum, which will be sent 10
persons communicating with him on
the subject:
money will be sent to the surgeon
general of the army as contribution
to the hospital funds of the hospltal
ship Relief and OF the United states
general hospitals. This Will De sent
to the surgeons in charge, to be ex-
pended for delicacies for the sick,
such as canned soups, jellies, lemons,
oranges, etc. Those who prefer may
contribute canned soups, clam broth,
orange marmalade, ginger ale, biscuit,
water crackers and similar articles In
hermetically sealed cans for use on the
hospital ship Relief and at the United
States general hospitals at Key West,
Fla: Fort Mcpherson, Ca; Fort
Thomas, KY, and Fort Myer, Va.
Bandages. lint and other surgical
dressings are not desired. as these can
now be obtained from the manufac-
turers sterilized for use and of the
quality which experience has shown to
be best suited to our purposes. Shirts
and drawers are provided by the gov
eminent, but will be accepted and can
be given to convalescents upon their
discharge from the hospital. Pajamas
made of light gingham will be useful
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08
GERMAN PRESS FOOLED.
Criticise an Alleged Appeal to Ameri-
can Army Volunteers.

Berlin, June THE German press
strongly criticise an alleged appeal
published in the newspapers generally
and purporting to emanate from the
United States department of national
coast defenses," urging German vet
Grams residing in Germany or else
where who have become citizens. of
the United States, either to ''enlist in
the service of the United States CT
else contribute to the war funds"
Andrew D. White, United States am
bassador to Germany, published a
statement setting forth that the ap-
peal is either a fraud or a joke, as no
such department exists and as no such
appeal has been authorized by the
United States government.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08
THE WAR REVENUE BILL.
The Conference Struggled With 1t
Four Hours.

Washington, June 1.-THE republi-
can members of the conference COM
mittee on the war revenue bill were in
caucus for about four hours today and
it is stated by members of the caucus
that they practically reached an agree
ment of the most important items OF
difference between the two houses.
They relate to the coinage OF silver
bullion, the form of the bond provls-
ion and the amount of the bonds, the
inheritance tax, the duty on tea, ETC.
These questions have not yet been
raised in the full conference and re-
publicans decline to state any points
of their agreement
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08
RATIONS AT TAMPA.
Subsistence for $4,000 Men for One
Hundred Days.

Washington, June IAN evidence
of the elaborate preparations that are
being made for the subsistence of the
troops modified and to be sent to
Tampa is shown by the fact that the
commissary's department has now on
hand at that place 5000, 900 rations. A
ration is one days food supply for a
soldier. On this basis, therefore, there
is subsistence at Tampa for an army
of $4,000 men for 100 days, and for a
smaller army for a greater number Of
days. The supply is being increased
from day to day, in view Of the arrival
of additional soldiers to be employed
in the armies of occupation of Cuba
and Porto Rico.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08
THE Moor CLAIM.
Sir Henry Strong Will Act as Ar
bitratOr.

Washington, June Sir Henry
Strong, a British jurist, has accepted
the appointment as arbitrator to settle
the amount of the indemnity to be
paid by the republic of Peru to Victor
McCord, an American citizen Mr.
McCord was a railroad engineer, and
during a revolution In Peru was con-
fined in Jail and harshly treated by
the Peruvian officials. The United
States government preferred a claim
for indemnity on McCord's account.
and after dragging along for twRty
years the case now goes to arbitra
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08
UNsnAwoRrHY CENTENNIAL.
But the Navy Department Will Not
Want for Transports.

Washington, June 7.-Assistant Sec
rotary of War Meiklejohn is rapidly
shaping the question of ships for the
transportation of troops to the Philip
pines. 1t was definitely decided to-
night that the steamship Centennial
will not be of the fleet, as she has
been found unseaworthy.
1t is probable that the war depart
ment will impress into the government
service the steamships Senator, City
of Puebla and the Queen. OF the Pacific
Mail Steamship company.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08

Washington, June 7.-Mr. Inghan
Of Philadelphia asked the state depart.
ment to make inquiries about his
nephew, Mr.. Emerson, correspondent
for a New York illustrated periodical
who was reported in newspaper dis
patches to have been arrested in Porto
Rico as spy.
The department made inquiries by
telegraph of the United States consul
at St. Thomas, the nearest place to
Porto Rico at which there is an Amer
lean representative, and received a dis
patch dated St. Thomas from Mr..
Schell, an artist and an associate of
Emerson, saying that the latter was
safe. Mr.. Schell did not send any in
formation about EniersOn's where
atouts nor tell how he managed to es-
cape.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08
SOCIETY OF DEMOCRACY.

Chicago. June THE opening SEES
sion of the first national convention of
the Society of Democracy Of America
was held today. The national presi-
dent, Eugene v. Debs, made few re-
marks. About thirty states are rep
resented,
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08

for the sick in hospital and on the
hospital ship, as they can be worn by
convalescents who are able to be out
of bed. Long night shirts of light
muslin can also be utilizeu. Broad
bandages of light flannel to protect the
abdomen are highly recommended and
may be worn to advantage by our SOL
diers in the field. The articles men
toned may be sent -irect to the sur
geon- general of the army or to the
surgeons in charge of the general hos
pitfalls named"
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08
TO TAX SLEEPING CARS.

Washington, June Z. = Senator
White has prepared and will intro
duce. on behalf of the democratic
members of the senate committee on
finance. an amendment tc the war rev.
enue bill imposing a tax or sleeping
car companies. The provision is that
every owner of sleeping cars, whether
individual or corporation, shall pay an
annual excise tax amounting to ne
quarter of 1 per cent of the gross re-
ceipts on them. Monthly returns are
required, and penalty of $1,000 is
imposed for either a failure to make
returns or for making false returns.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08
THE SAN JOSE SCALE.
Austria Does Not Propose to Mix Up
With Our Bacilli.

Washington, June THE state de-
partment has been furnished with
copy of a proclamation issued by the
ministers of agriculture, OF the inter-
ior, of finance and of commerce of
Austria prohibiting the importation
from America of live plants. cuttings
seedlings and refuse from fresh plants
of any kind, also the barrels, boxes
and all other articles which have been
used in the packing of such plants or
refuse. This action is taken for the
purpose of preventing the Introduction
into Austria of the San Jose scale from
America.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08
SPANISH ACCOUNT.
An Admission of Losses, but No Dam
age to Batteries.

Madrid, June 7.-Cervera cabled that
six American vessels bombarded San
tiago and the coast Notifications. Six
were killed, seventeen wounded on
board the Reina Mercedes. Three Of
ficers were killed and one officer and
seventeen men were woundd among
the troops.
The damage inflicted on The bat
teries Lasocapa and MORO were unin-
portant. MORO barracks were dam
aged. The enemy had noticeable
losses
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08
BLANCO ISOLATED.

Washington, June T. Information
received here today indicated that the
French cable between Santiago de
Cuba and Hayti had not been working
since midnight last night. If such is
the case General Blanco is cut of from
communication with his home govern
ment by that source.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08
AMERICANS REFUSED.

London, June IA correspondent
of the Times at Havana says the
Americans attempt to land at Aqua
dores was repulsed
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08
ovERREAcH1NG THEMSELVES.

San Francisco, June Ship own
ers are demanding extravagant rates
for transport steamers and their de-
mands will not be met by the war de-
partment. Unless some of them make
reasonable proposals, it is a foregone
conclusion that a number OF their
steamers will be seized and drafted
into service.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08

Madrid, June Duke Almodovar
del Rio, minister of foreign affairs,
mailed to all ambassadors of Spain a
note declaring that the United States
had violated international law by cap
turing Spanish vessels before the dec
laration of war, by bombarding forts
without notice and by using the Span
ish nag at Guantanamo.
Arizona republican., 1898-06-08
NEWARK READY ABOUT JUNE Il

Norfolk, Va, June Tt was stated
today that the repairs to the cruiser
Newark would not be completed before
June Is, and that although work upon
her is being rushed, it was safe to say
that she would not sail before the day
mentioned.