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The age-herald., 1898-01-21
AN UNIQUE ENTERTAINMENT.
Charles F. Underhll Will Present "Rip Van
 Wnkle."

The Lyceum tonight will have very unique entertainment by Charles F. Under hill of New York. It Is neither reading, a lecture nor a mere elocution.
 It is Washington Irving's great story or Rip Van Winkle' dramatized by one per son. But by a person who has the rare gift of being able to represent the several characters without the aid thsN changes of scenery and costume lend to dl\,natic ex- pression.
 Mr. Underhill gives the whole play, de- pending on changes of vocal and facial ex- pression for individualizing the different personages, and they tell the story them selves. The characteristics of each one are brought out so vividly that after the first introduction it is easy to recognize them on each reappearance. Before the re- cital is half finished the audience have been made to feel as though actually in the pres ence of many people and shifting scenery, through the gift of the interpretation of this great impersonator.
 Seats can be reserved up to the time of the lecture tonight at Seals music store. Admission to non-members is 50 cents, but they have the privilege of ress'ying seats.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
{ IN THE SOCIAL REALM.
xsss-----BY MRS. GEORGE o. BALL--.~ssw
eesees

Is situated with the absence of hedges and the presence of the stone walls which take their places as marking the boundaries of road and field. The castle stands in it's own grounds, and as l neared it the road way ascended. and the fine structure burst upon my view in all it's grandeur. I passed through the gates. climbed up the winding driveway, and, reaching the front door, rang the bell The door was opened by L1r. Hall Caine himself and the cordiality of his welcome was gracefully repeated by his wife, who came forward to me with smile on her attractive face.
 'I found Greeba Castle to be full of rel ics and quaint old furniture, which is one of MT. Hall Gaines hobbies, and it also contains many art treasures, among which two oil paintings by William Stott, of Old ham. stand out conspicuously. Here is Rossettfs pen, with which he wrote his poems and the celebrated bust of Shake speare, which was his; his handkerchief, manuscript cabinet, sofa, clock. bookcase, and, last but not least, his chair, in which Mir. Hall Caine invariable sits when en- gagged in literary work. Here is also the celebrated portrait of Rossetti by Shields, which was taken just one hour after death. l noticed also several photographs of Ros- setti's pictures, on which were scrawled autograph corrections and comments, for ! the author of 'The Blessed Damozel was never satisfied with any photograph of his works, and delighted in making uncompli- mentary and critical jottings on their mar gins
 Another relic in which was intensely in, terested was the fireplace which once be- longed to George Eliot. It was taken from
 her house in St. Johns Wood and pre-
 scented to MT. Hall Cain by Wilson Barrett. | who, it will be remembered, gave such a
 magnificent interpretation of Pete in 'The Manxman." I could imagine the author of | 'The Mill On the Floss dreaming over the | fire as she thought out plot or gave some | of her marvellous character sketches. | Mrs Hall Caine is a wheelwoman of the | old-fashioned as well as the new-fashioned | kind That is to say she likes to take a 1 spin on the bike, and she spins the thread for her husbands homemade suits, using for this purpose two magnificent old Manx spinning wheels that she values highly as she does her bicycle The wool is grown on the island f1ocks, and after the thread is spun by Mrs Hall Caine it Is woven in a primitive way on the hand-loom.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
RICHARD ATAWAY
Knocked Down and Robbed, Wednesday Night
 at East Lake.

Richard Ataway, of Selma, who is visit ing Mrs. Emma Raymond, at East Lake, was knocked down and robbed near the end of the electric car line about o'clock Wednesday night
 The young man came to the city in the afternoon and returned to East Lake on the car arriving there about o'clock.
 While proceeding from the car line to Mrs Raymond's residence he was struck by an assailant from behind and was knocked unconscious. His groans were heard by Frank Conner, motorman, who lives nearby, who went to his assistance. He was removed to a house and soon re- gained consciousness.
 Ataway says that he noticed a man walking behind him when he left the car line, but paid no particular attention to the party. Only small amount of money was taken.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
ID 4 COMPROMISE IF $4O0 Miscellaneous Committee Makes Proposition WhiSkey Men. DO NOT WANT A REDUCTION Say the Whisky Men, But They Contend That Wholesale and Retail License Should
 Be Separate and Distinct.
DO NOT WANT A REDUCTION

The miscellaneous committee of the board of aldermen. it is understood, has agreed to compromise the matter of increasing the taxes on wholesale liquor dealers from $500 to $500 making the taxes on wholesale liquor dealers $400.
 This will be an increase of $100 over last year and will make the wholesale license S1oa less than the retail license. It is prob able that this action will be ratified at the next meeting of the board of aldermen.
 The wholesale whisky men claim they have not made a fight for a reduction in license. As they explain, what they want is either a wholesale liquor license for $Soo or one for $500. They contend that they do not the desire the privilege of selling at retail, and that the board of aldermen should make wholesale and retail licenses separate and distinct.
 It is said that some wholesale dealers sold last year at retail and compromised with the city. In response to this, whisky man replied that it would not be . so easy for them to compromise with the state and county officials when the grand jury meets.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
CATARRH OF THE STOMACH.
A Pleasant Simple, But Safe Effectual Cure
 For It.

Catarrh of the stomach has long been considered the next thing to incurable. k The usual symptoms are full or bloating sensation after eating, accompanied some- times with sour or watery risings, forma- ton of gases causing pressure on the heart and lungs and difficult breathing; headache flckle appetite, nervousness and a general played out, languid feeling.
 There is often a foul taste in the mouth. coated tongue. and if the interior of the stomach could be seen it would show simy, unframed condition.
 The cure for this common and obstinate trouble is found in a treatment which causes the food to be readily, thoroughly digested before it has a time to ferment and irritate the delicate mucous surfaces of the stomach.
 TO secure prompt and healthy digestion is the one necessary thing to do, and when normal digestion is secured the catarrhal condition will have disappeared.
 According to Dr. Harlanson the safest and best treatment is to use after each meal a tablet, composed of Dastase, Asep- tic Pepsin, little Nux, Golden Seal ant fruit acids.
 These tablets can now be found at all drug stores under the name of Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets, and, not being pat ent medicine, can be used with perfect safety and assurance that healthy appetite and thorough digestion will follow their regular use after meals.
 MT. N J. Booher, of 2710 Dearborn St., Chicago, H., writesS "Catarrh is a local condition resulting from neglected cold in the head, whereby the lining membrane of the nose becomes infiamed and the poisonous discharge therefrom, passing backward into the throat, reaches the stomach, thus producing catarrh of the stomach. Medical authorities prescribed for me for three years for catarrh of stom- ach without cure but today am the hap piest of men after using only one box of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. I cannot find appropriate words to express my good feel ing.
 q have found flesh, appetite and sound rest from their use.'
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets is the safest preparation as well as the simplest and most convenient remedy for any form of indigestion, catarrh of stomach, bilious ness, sour stomach, heartburn and bloating after meals.
 Send for little book. mailed free, on stomach troubles, by addressing Stuart Co.,, Marshall, Mich. The tablets can be found at all drug stores.
 1-19-21-23- 26- -2S -30-wlxly 2t
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
Mrs. Hall Caine At
 Her Home, Greeba Castle

There is always more less interest felt in the wife of a successful man, wheth- CT he be politician. lterateur or finan- cier. People have a habit of expecting an extraordinary man to have an extraordi- nary wife, and when he is so fortunate as to be so congenially welded the remarkable couple possess a fascination for average humanity But, some way or other, na- ture generally regulates matters different ly. and divides her gifts impartially among the sons and daughters of men. She does not give any one man all the good things of life; she naturally makes everything even in the long run. Hall Caine's wife is so little known in the great world which so much admires her brilliant husband that the following details of her home life from an exchange will be of interest:
 "To see Mrs. Hall Cane at her best she must be seen at the pretty firesde of her own beautiful home, Greeba Castle in the most picturesque part of the beautiful Isle of Man, and surrounded by the places of interest made famous by the pen of her husband.
 ''One Is struck when passing along the part of the Isle of Man in which the castle
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
A Good Firm and a Good Flour.

In another column will be found the ad- vertisement of the Valley City Milling Co.,, of Grand Rapids, Mich. The brand which they advertise, Roller Champion" is prob ably well known to most of the people of our city, as it has been sold here for many years. For the benefit of those who do not know it. however. we will state that it is the highest grade of winter wheat flour that is made, being the very cream of the best Michigan wheat. as all the inferior portions of the grain are relegated to the lower grades of flour, which are never sold by this company in this market.
 The Valley City Milling Co. operates three large mills in Grand Rapids, with a combined capacity of 500 barrels per day, and the people of Birmingham may rest assured that if they are using Roller Champion flour, no one in all the world is using better flour.
 As will be noticed in their advertisement they make a very fair and liberal proposi- tion in asking for our trade, and. being responsible firm. we are prepared to be- lieve that when they offer to exchange at no expense to the consumer. they mean what they say. It shows plainly that they believe in their flour CT they would make no such liberal offer to the public. sss
The age-herald., 1898-01-21

novels of Augusta Evans Wilson and Marion Harland, the poems of Joaquin Mill Ter, and the humorous writings of Josh Billings, Artemus Ward and Robert J. Bur dette; their stamp upon the cover will mean instant recognition from the critics even before the contents are read and ap- preciated as they are sure to be.
 "The collection is to be published under the simple title, Poems' and all who are familiar with the beauty and originality of the writer's work will anticipate with pleasure the publication ot 'Poems,' by Belle R. HarriSon.'
The age-herald., 1898-01-21

the guest of Miss Irene Lyens at her home on Fifth avenue. I.s.-~--..-.---...
 The Clionian club will meet this afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. Richard Fell.
 The large chorus will begin next Monday evening to practice Mozart's Requiem" and Gounod's Redemption" which are to be given at St. Mary's-on-the- Highlands in Easter week, April fl and b.
 At a recent meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance union Mrs. A. l.. Billheimer offered her resignation as presi- dent of the union. Mrs. Billheimer was serving her third year as president, and only resigned because of having assumed other duties which made it impossible to discharge those of president. Mrs Walter Jeffries was unanimously chosen to fill the vacancy.
 Miss Eloise Johnston entertained the Little Jokers yesterday afternoon at her home on Seventeenth street, South High lands. The score cards were exquisite pen and ink sketches executed by Mrs. zac Smith. The prize, cut-glass rose bowl, " games of euchre Miss Johnston served de- lightful refreshments.
 The Highland Book club met Wednesday morning with Mrs. N. E. Barker at her home on Nineteenth street, South High lands. Mrs. A. w. Nelson read a paper upon "The classification of Russia," Mrs Geo. L. Haven gave a paper upon "Gov- ernment in it's Various Departments" and Mrs D. K Campbell gave summary of 'Current Events" The club will meet next with Mrs Thomas M. Bradley.
 The Tucaloosa Times says:
 ..It will be gratifying to the friends and admirers of Mrs. Belle R. Harrison, both at home and abroad, to know that her poems are to be collected and published in book form at an early date It has been only a few years since her first poem "A Lullaby" came out in the Boston Trans cript, and attracted the attention of all lovers of rhythmic and melodious verse, but now the poetic productions of her pen are of sufficient number to fill volume They have been printed in various periodi- calls and newspapers, and have received the compliment of being copied and recopied and attributed to authors of note.
 ..The publishers of Mrs Harrison's poems are the well known c. w. Dlling- ham company who have brought out the
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
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Il arrangements for the tour are entirely

All arrangements for the tour are entirely under the auspices of the company, whose agent will accompany the party through. out, and the pleasure as wei las the com- fort of all is assured.
 The party will visit many new points of interest, namely, Topo Chico Hot Springs. Monterey, Saltilo Buena Vista, San Lois Potosi, San Miguel de Allende, Celaya, Acambaro, Morelia, Patzcuaro on the fam- ous lake of that name, Toluca, where the train reaches an altitude of Il 900 feet above see. level, and the City of Mexico.
 For the first time dining cars will mako the trip to Vera Cruz, on the Gulf Coast, to Puebla, thence to the beautiful city of Oaxaca, the terminus of the Mexican South- ern railway. . The cost of making this conducted tour is very materially less than has been of- fered heretofore, for the reason that it is in charge of the railroad company. The rates are: From Chicago, $240, and from St. Louis, $235, including all expenses for the tour of thirty-one days, railroad tickets for the entire route going and return, site. trips, one-half section in sleeping car, ho. tels, meals in dining cars, special street cars, carriages, coaches, guides, interpre. ters, etc., mentioned in itinerary.
 This very interesting tour of a strange land, and equally attractive rates, slightly over $7 per day, including all possible ex- penses offers an easy escape from the wintery blasts of the north during the most indictment season.
 In order to secure the best results 1t has been decided to limit the party to but fifty persons, and application for space in the special cars should be made not later than Feb. 12 Rates from other points and turn will be furnished on application; also to those wishing to continue the trip to California after making the tour of Mexico. Apply to your local agent or undersigned representatives of the Mexican National railr0ad for fll information regarding rates from other points, itinerary of tour, maps and descriptive pamphlets
 w. F. PATTON, General Eastern Agent, No,
 353 Broadway, New York
 w. B. THURBER, General Western Agent,
 No. 230 Quincy Building, Chicago, III. w. B. RYAN, General Passenger Agent,
 Mexico City.
 J. J. GRIFFIN, General Southern Agent,
 Atlanta, Ga.
 1-21-2t-eod.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
An Ambitious Woman Wants
 To Be Revenue Collector

Mrs. Anita Mckee of Jackson, Miss, has modestly requested President Mckinley to appoint her collector of internal revenue at New Orleans.
 She is indorsed by prominent republicans of Mississippi, and Senator Hoar of Massa- chusetts has warmly espoused her cause and presented to the president few days ago A very earnest recommendation for her appointment He is an old friend of Mrs. McKee,s family The majority of republi- cans of Louisiana refuse to indcrse Mrs Mckee. but, nothing daunted, she is very hopeful of securing the coveted position, and of becoming the first woman revenue collector in the history of the country.
 She has several prominent rivals for this lucrative office, which pays a salary of s4.25O per annum, and she has aroused much antagonism among republican politicians by her application.
 Mrs Mckee is about 35 years or age ana the widow of an office holder under Presi- dent Harrison, who died soon after his ap- pointment President Harrison made Mrs. Mckee her husbands successor and she administered the duties of her office with great credit to herself and qualification to her friends.
  collectorship at New Orleans, but there is little probability of her appointment by President Mckinley. Speaking of Mrs. McKees political ambitions, one Is re- minded that Mrs. Joseph Henry of Yer sailles, Ky, solemnly predicts that the United States will yet have woman pres fdent Mrs. Henry is a forceful, brilliant woman and she is said to be one of the best public speakers in the country. With the exception of Belva Lockwood, she is the only woman who has been prominently discussed for the presidency of the United States. For five years Mrs. Henry has been contending for the rights of married women in Kentucky, and her efforts have at last been crowned with success, the legislature having passed suitable laws for the just and equitable division of property between hus- band and wife. In 1890 Mrs. Henry was the prohibition party's candidate for the su- preme court of Kentucky, and it is sig nifcant fact that, although woman and a prohibitionist, she boiled 1000 votes.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
In the Social Realm of
 Birmingham and Elsewhere

Mrs. David Roberts will entertain this afternoon from to o'clock at her home on the South Highlands, complimentary to Mrs. c. P. Perrin.
 Miss Mamie Earle will leave today for Tuscaloosa to visit Miss Mamie McEachin of that city
 Miss Annie O'Brien, who has been quite sick for several weeks, has recovered suffi- ciently to return to Loretto today.
  The young gentlemen of the Jefferson Cotiiiion club will give their first german tonight at the Florence hotel.
  Mrs. John Towers will entertain the Cad mean circle this afternoon at o'clock.
  Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock there will be another delightful pupils recital at the Conservatory of Music, corner Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street.
 
 Miss Lizzie Thompson and her mother, Mrs. J. Baine Thompson. left yesterday for Bardstown, Ky, where they will spend a short time with relatives. Mrs W. M. Glass Is the guest of her sis- ter, Mrs. R. B. Loveless, at Uniontown. Miss May Belle Sloss will entertain the Amaranth club this afternoon at o'clock.
 
 Mrs. A. O. Stoddard of Selma is visiting Mrs. c. A. Taylor, 2011 Park avenue. Gen. C. M. Shelley is now at Washington on short business trip. Miss Belle Katzenstine of Cincinnati is
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
SLEEPING CAR
Birmingham to Jacksonville, Fla, via Souther
 Railway.

The Southern railway, in connection with the Florida Central and Peninsular railroad, operates daily Pullman Draw ing Room Sleeping Car. Birmingham to Jacksonville, Fla, via Atlanta and Ey- erett, Ga without change. This sleeper leaves Birmingham 4:15 D. m., arrive At lanta 10:30 D. m; arrive Jacksonville $40 the next morning; returning, this sleeper leaves Jacksonville 7:05 D. m., arrive Atlanta 4:45 a. m.. and arrive Birming- ham il :45 a. m. This will afford excellent accommodation for passengers en route to Florida points.
 For further information, call on J. P. Billups, No. 2019 First ave-, Birmingham, Ala. Telephone No. 617.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
SHORT LINE
To All Eastern and Southeastern Points
 Southern Railway.

The shortest and quickest line to all points east is the Southern Railway. Thropgh Pullman Drawing Room Sleep CTS, dining car service and elegant equip- ment. Leave Birmingham 5:55 a. nn., ar rive Washington 6:42 next morning, and New York at noon.
 Afternoon train. leave Birmingham m 4:15 p. m, arrive Washington 9:25 next evening, New York 6:9O next morning. This route is over the Pennsylvania railroad from Washington. through Bal timore and Philadelphia. Pullman sleep CTS, without change, to New York.
 J. P. BILLUPS, T. P. A.,
 2019 1st Ave. Telephone 617
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
POLICE COURT.
Several Unfortunates Bound Over to tfe Grard
 Jury

In the police court yesterday George Jones and Griffin Skinner, two negroes, pleaded guilty to a charge of grand lar ceny and were bound over to the grand jury under bond of $500 each. It is al- legged that they stole a quantity of socks from store in Twenty-first street.
 Jim Yartis was given fine of 80 on a charge of buying stolen property.
 J. M. Cotton was acquitted on charge of stealing a bicycle. The wheel in ques- tion was alleged to have been stolen from w. c. Smith. Cotton proved that he had bought the wheel from Will Hand. who was held to the grand jury under d $500 bond.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21

returned to England and began to write. Her first printed novel was entitled Ideals" Her most famous novel was '"The Heavenly Twins" which went three years without a publisher.
 Mrs. Grand's personality is charming. She is particularly ref,e e.i in manner and has a very soft, sweet yoice. She is now sojourning in Spain with her son and two stepsons.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21

coastguard. She had two brothers and two sisters, and was next to the youngest in the family.
 Her schooling came to a sudden stop when she was sixteen years old. At that time she married, and found herself the stepmother of two boys of eight and ten years She travelled with her husband in Ceylon, China and Japan.
 After five or six years abroad, Mrs. Grand
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
NOTICE.

All persons holding claims against R. M. Quigley & Co.,, or their sub-contractors, for work done material furnished in the construction of the Montgomery Division of the Mobile & Ohio Railroad will please at once file the same with
 ROBERT WOOLFOLK Treasurer of Hanover Construction Con- pany, Tuscaloosa Alabama. 1-19-30t
The age-herald., 1898-01-21

at the critics of her latest novel, ''The Beth Book.' Among the English criti- cisms passed on her book are to be found such choice phrases as "the worst drivel yet" "a putrid garbage heap,'' 'wo- mans worst offense' and the like.
 Mrs. Grand is of English parentage, with old Quaker stock on both sides. She was born in Ireland, where her father was a
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
MRS. WINSlOws SOOTHING SYRUP

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. IT SOOTHES the CHILD. SOF'rENS the GUMS, AL LAYS all PAIN: CURES WIND COLO. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins lows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1898-01-21
A TOUR OF MEXICO.

A new departure in Mexican travel will be inaugurated by the Mexican National rail- road Q.aredo Route) in organizing special Pullman and Dining Car Party Tour, leav- ing Chicago, Ill.,, and St. Louis. Mo, on Feb. II, and San Antonio. Tex, on Feb. 10.