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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09
FOUND PRISON IN
FAIR CONDITION
Mayor Evans Made Tour of In
Spection Yesterday
NOTHING RADICALLY WRONG
AS Far as He Gould See-Police Commits
sioners Say Responsibility Rests
on Police and Sanitation
Committee.
NOTHING RADICALLY WRONG

The report of DR.. s. L. Ledbetter, of the
board of health, on the condition of the city
prison, which was submitted to the meeting
of the city council on Wednesday night
and referred back with instructions that
the responsibility rested on the board of
police commissioners, was the subject of
much comment yesterday.
Several of the police commissioners were
seen and declined to discuss the subject
further than to say that while the COM
missioners were in charge of the prison.
they had no funds or authority to make
repairs or improvements, which is in charge
of the police and sanitation committee of
the city council of which Alderman Pearce
is chairman. Yesterday morning Chief of
Police T. c. Mcdonald, Mayor Frank v
Evans, Warden Cunningham and several
newspaper men made tour of inspection
through the prison, which had received the
ordinary mornings cleaning. Mayor Evans
stated that with the exception of a needed
coat of white wash he could see nothing
radically wrong with the prison and
thought that it was in a fair condition. He
instructed the chief and warden when any
repairs were needed to keep the prison in
and he would issue acquisitions for the
work.
Chief Mcdonald stated that about the
tine that DR.. Ledbetter made his inspec-
ton notice had been given of the condition
of the prison and that Chairman Pearce,
of the police and sanitation committee, had
visited the prison and seen the condit on of
the closets and was making a contract
to have the plumbing fixed. On the day in
question there were 1870 prisoners in the
Jail, while the capacity of the prison is
eighty. For the past several days the av-
erage number of prisoners has been be-
tween 102 and 107. On last Saturday even
ing Alderman Drennen who was acting
mayor, visited the prison and on account
of the overcrowded condition released
thlrty-five short term men,
The wardens are in charge of the prison
Office and the inside of the prison is looked
after by stevedore who is appointed from
among the prisoners.
The present prison was built in 1889 under
the administration of Mayor B. A. Thomp-
son, when it was sufficiently large to ac-
commodate the city prisoners.
1t is probable that the investigation and
agitation may bring about a movement to
enlarge and improve the prison.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09
INTERESTING MEETING
Of Bon Ami Ruling Fraternal Mystic
Circle.

A largely attended and enthusiastic meet
ing of Bon Ami Ruling No. 497, Fraternal
Mystic Circle was held last night in Odd
Fellows hall in the Fox building, and the
recently elected officers were installed with
impressive ceremonies, as follows:
Worthy Ruler-Claude Williams
Vice Ruler-Frank Hagood.
Chaplain-George Meserole.
Recorder-Philip Dorm.
Marshal-Ben Harper.
Treasurer-Frank Gardner.
Warden-Charles Maxwell.
Worthy Guard-W. d. Woods.
Sentinel-Henry Kuhne.
Trustees-J. M. Roden, c. S. Strickland,
Il. NJ. Gardner.
In the future regular meetings will be
held every Friday night in Odd Fellows
hall and it is expected that the membership
which is now more than one hundred will
be ma terially increased
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09
FAREWELL DANCE
At Y. NJ. H. A. in Honor of Mr.. Sabel
LoWenthal.

An enjoyable dance was given at the
rooms of the Young Mems Hebrew associa-
ton last night in honor of Sabel Lowenthal,
who leaves tomorrow for Canton, o., where
he will in the future reside.
During the eyenig a waltz quadrille and
a german were danced, led by Sabel Lowen-
thai and Miss Susie Philips. Those present
were
Messrs. Sabel Lowenthal, Sidney Marks,
Phil Levi, Ed Solomon, Carl Steiner, Leon
Joseph. Charley Klotzman, II. Stahwall,
Carl Fox. Sam Croneburg, Victor Vert
heimer. Henry Schlesnger, Ben Wise,
Hugo Marks; Misses Susie Philips, Bertha
Solomon, May Bernheim, b. Beitman Of
Washington, Ind. Retta Wertheimer, Ma
rion Meyer, Stella Marx and Fannie Band
man.
The affair was gotten up by Leon
Schwab.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09
CANNOT COME.
President Mckinley Will Not be Able
to Visit Birmingham.

4 In RESPONSE to an invitation extended by
the Commercial Club to President mckinney
10 visit Birmingham on his southern Trip,
the following telegram was yesterday re-
neived which is self-explanatory:
pHon. William Vaughan, United States At
torney, Birmingham, Ala;
t"The president fully appreciates the KIM
Invitation of the Commercial Club of BIZ
bingham, but finds that his other engage
fnents for the trip already completed VIII
breyent his visiting Birmingham next week.
Please make these facts known to the MEM
bers of your club and the citizens.
h ~. A. PORTER, Secretary"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09
beautiful girl and. played her difficult part

beautiful girl and played her difficult part
like her fathers daughter should.
The scenic effects of the play were, OF
course, I'm keeping with the rest of the
play. The interior view of hell in the
fourth act, wi its lightning, thunder and
fire, was grand.
Mr.. Morrison in a very happy curtain talk
announced that after this season he would
appear exclusively In Frederick the
Great a play which has been very ia
voraby received.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09

DIR. w. r. Price, LII. D.. the noted psy-
Geological scientist, will deliver a series of
lectures at Seals hall next week. commence
ing Monday, December Il.
DIR. Price comes highly indorsed by the
press, the clergy the college professors and
physicians wherever he has lectured. Fol-
lowing each lecture marvellous and amusing
hypnotic demonstrations will be gwen.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09
PASTOR WELCOMED.
Rev. S. R. Emerson Takes Charge OF
Wesley Chapel, His New Passionate.

I At the prayer meeting at Wesley Chapel
last night reception was given the new
pastor, Rev. s. R. Emerson, and many nice
things were contributed for the comfort OF
his family. The reception was a happy
one and a success in every particular. Rev.
Mr. Emerson comes from Alexander City,
where he has held the pastorate of the
church for several years,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09

Has found that her little ones are improved
more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs, when
in need of the laxative effect of a gentle
remedy, than by any other. Children en-
ioy It and 1t benefits them. The true rem
edy. Syrup of Figs, is manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09

to arrange for the next meeting, refresh
ments, time and place, when a permanent
organization will be perfected. 81
There are about seventy-five alumni mem
bers of this organization in this city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09
Masons in the City.

A large number of Masons were in the
atty yesterday, having come from Mont
&omery, where the grand lodge has just
adjourned. Birmingham was we'll repre-
scented at the dedicatory exercises of the
Masonic temple, and there were also num-
bers of others passing through the city on
the way to their homes in the northern part
of the state.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09

* / suffered with Eczema of the worst Kind,
IN face and ncc1 down to my shoulders were
one Inflammation, was not able to see out OF
my eyes for quito while, and was unable
to sleep for weeks, on account OF the severe
pain, which nearly drove me insane My face
and neck were swollen and made me look
hidcoas. Had three doctors at different times,
and not one of them could relieve me of my
pain, swelling, and blotches. used three
bottles of CUrIougA REsoLvENT, four boxes
CUr,cUsA (o;ntIronA, three cakes Of Curl
cURA Soar, and my friends and ono of the
doctors are surprised. and asked, "Who cured
ycu?" and I til them quickly, "CuT.ounA
EEuEnyrs" J. V KAFKA,
March 4. 1897. 50 seho'e ST, Rrcokyn, n. Y.
Sold throughout the World. pc7Trg D; As-uc Corr,
Soio Props Boston. How to Cure Skin DseAlers ees
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09

We have a large and well
selected assortment of pipes,
inclading meerschaum, briar
root and other varieties. Call
early before stock is picked
over.
Fowlkes & Wyatt Co.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09
Klimt-Hearn Company

The Klmt-Hearn company will resume
its plays at the opera house this afternoon
and night. Work and Wages will be the
matinee attraction, and THE Inside Track
at night.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09
PERSONAL.

Gently moved to Birmingham from Caera,
has opened a first-class grtcery store in
Twenty-second streets between Fifth and
Sixth avenues.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Sharit passed through
the city yesterday on their way home to
ApaIachicola Fla. Mr. and Mrs. Sharit
were married in Memphis on Wednesday
and were on their bridal tour when pass
ing through Birmingham yesterday. The
bride was Miss Hattie Grggs of Memphis.
the daughter of Master Mechanic r. Ii.
Griggs. of the Kansas City, Memphis and
birmingham railroad She is a niece of
officer Gus Wright, of the union depot, in
this city. cH
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09
a sS9a . Pick Leaf smoking hsss Tosaso.

is the ''best of the best 2 ounces and
cigarette book for 10 cents. Try it.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09

Gentlemen's travelling COM
panions, something new and
popular. for Xmas presents,
at SakS'
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09

Oyster Cocktails Free.
The Court Saloon, Sd ave. and goth ST.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-09

Beautiful line of neckWear
for Xmas presents, at Saks',
the clothier.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-12
Free OF Charge TO sufferers.

Cut this out and take it to your
druggist and get a sample bottle free
of DR.. Kings New Discovery, for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. They
do not ask you to buy before trying.
This will show you the great merits of
this truly'wonderful remedy, and show
you what can be accomplished by the
regular sized bottle. This is no ex-
pertinent, and would be disastrous to
the proprietors, did they not know
it would invariably u Many OF
the best physiciansare now using it
in their practice with great results,
and are relying OF it in most severe
cases. 1t is guaranteed. Trial bottle
fee at W. C. Haman and all Drug
rtores.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-12
THURSDAY.

The "Bicyclist's Best Friend" is a
familiar name for DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, always ready for emer-
gencies. While a specific for piles, it
also instantly relieves and cures cuts,
bruises, salt rheum, eczema and all
affections of the skin. II failss
VIM. II. Coerver.
The next election on the programme
is the one for member of the council,
which takes place on the 29th.
A citizen from East Cape, who was
over here last evening, stated that the
Democrats had carried their entire
ticket in Alexander county, Ill.
Don't forget if you s Putnam
Fadeless Dyes you don't have to send
for a package for wool and one for
cotton. Each package colors all
fibers. Sold by W. H. Coerver. 1t
The City of Sheffield passed down
last night with a good trip of passen-
gers and freight.
E. W. Flentge beat his man by a
nice majority, and there is no danger
of his being euchreed out of the Office
this time.
Ed Engelmann was kept rather busy
yesterday receiving the warm con-
gratulations of his friends.
Hon. B. Benson Cahoon of Freder
icStoWa was in the city yesterday.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-12
FRIDAY.

Are you lacking in strength and
energy. Are you nervous, Respondent,
irritable, bilious, co%nstipated and
generally run down in health. If so,
your liver is torpid, and, and a few
doses of Herbine will cure you.
| Herbine has no equal as a health re-
storer. l. Ben Miller.
The Democrats Of Alexander county
ILL.,, made a great race and elected
several of their candidates. This is
doing very we'll considering that the
county is usually Republican by a
large majority.
Winter is getting down this way
quite rapidly and for the past few
days overcoats have ceased to be a
luxury.
A family passed through town yester-
afternoon in a wagon that was a
curiosity. 1t was fitted up inside with
a bedstead and other pieces of furn-
iture usually found in bedchambers.
L 1H6T6 WdS oil II Vi COl1lOIG anu COo1-
ness about it that was very attractive
and a number of persons examined it
critically. The owner of the outfit
who is a ''mover" certainly under
stands the art of travelling comfortably.
All sorts of weather seems to be
kept on tap now by the weather man
for the use of this section of country.
For Sale-Elizer Block homestead,
about two acres in the tract. Splendid
suburban home and convenient to
schools. Apply to h. S. DEANE.
Judge Burrough is holding an ad-
Ijourned term of the Common Pleas
Court today.
W. b. Miller of jackson is in the
city today.
Jackson will soon have a creamery,
ice plant and steam laundry. All
three enterprises will be conducted in
| the same building.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-12

HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSION SOUTH.
Tickets to certain points SOUTH on
the lines of the Illinois Central and
Y. & NJ. v. R.. RS, will be sold from
Cape Girardeau station on Tuesdays
Oct. 4, Is, Nov. l, 10 and Dec. 8 and
20. at the rate of one fair plus $500
for the round trip. For a Free Copy
of 1898 edition of the Homeseekers'
Guide, describing the advantages and
and resources OF the South, address
]. F. Merry, A. G. P. A, l. c. r. R.,
Dubuque, Iowa. For information re-
garding lands in Southern Illinois or
in the famous Yazoo Valley of Mis-
sissippi, address E. P. Skene, Land
Commissioner, l. G. r. r. Chicago.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-12

Mrs. h. S. Doyle has just returned
from ST Louis with a full line of win
ter millinery. Lovely hats and bon
nets very cheap. Don't fail to give
her a call before buying:your winter
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-12

Squire Brown of Egypt Mills is in
the city today.
The Cape is strictly in it. An cleo
ton yesterday and a monkey and an
organ grinder today. We must keep
up the excitement some way.
Certainly you don't want to suffer
with dyspepsia, constipation, sick
headache, sallow skin and loss OF ap-
petite. You have meyer tried De-
Wits Little Early Risers for these
complaints or you would have been
cured. They ar sran pit,s but great
regulators. WEE 3. S1sETer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-12
Allie for Soc.

Many people have been cured o
Kidney diseases by taking a SOC bottle
Foiey's Kidney Cure.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-12
announcement
Illinois Central R. R.

WATCH THIS SPACE-rT WILL CON-
TAIN ANNOUNCEMENTS OF ExCuRS-
ION RATES, NEW OR ALTERED TRAIN
SERVICE, AND OTHER MATTERS Or
INTEREST TO THE TRAVELLING PUBLIC
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-12

Will make a specially of Collecting,
Conveyancing, Probate; and Bank
rupt business under the National new
law. aug12-98
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1898-11-12

Specific information regarding all
of the above can be had at Illinois
Central Ticket Office.
]. T. DUNCAN, Ticket Agent.
The herald., 1898-01-22
MR.. M'KENNA
CONFIRMED
AS Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court
ALLEN OFFERED OBJECTION
BUT FAILED TO INFLUENCE THE
SENATORS
ALLEN OFFERED OBJECTION
A Vote on Teller's Silver Resolution
Set for Thursday-Business in
the House
Press Special Wire

Associated Press Special Wire
WASHINGTON. Jan. 21.--The Sen
ate devoted it's principal attention in
executive session today to the nomina-
ton Of Attorney General McKenna to
be a Justice of the Supreme Court Of the
United States.
When the doors were closed the Ha-
waiian treaty was laid aside in order to
afford opportunity to consider the Nc
Kenna and other nominations.
An effort was made to secure the con-
firmation of the nomination of General
Longstreet to be Commissioner Of Rail-
roads, but Senator Vest objected to i'm
mediate action and the nomination went
over until another day. Mr.. Vest did
not state his objections, beyond men,
tioning the fact that they were not per-
sonal.
The nomination of Attorney General
McKenna was then taken up, in accord
ance with the agreement reached last
week to dispose of the nomination to-
day. Senator Allen Immediately took
the floor in continuance of his attack
upon the Attorney General. He pre-
sented a large number of documents in
support of his contention that Mr.. Nc
McKenna was not competent to dis
charge the duties of the high office OF
Justice on the Supreme bench.
Senator Allen had before him the
charges filed with the committee or
judiciary, which he read at length. This
comprises a large number of letters
some resolutions and the protest of law
yers and judges of the Pacific coast
charging that McKenna is untitled fol-
the high Office of supreme court justice
on the ground Of want of legal at
tainments. He commented at length
upon this latter document, and was in
terrupted by Senator Perkins of Cali
fornia, who read published defense o
Judge McKenna, giving statistics tC
show that he had not. as judge of the
California federal court been more fire.
quently reversed by superior tribunals
than had other judges of the same rank
There were also other interruptions
udi ms thC ddy, pdt tiic proceedings were
devoid of general interest.
Mr.. Allen spoke for about three hours.
He said he was convinced of Mr.. Nc
Kenna's unfitness for the office He did
not insist on a roll call when the vote
was taken, and the vote was over
whelmingly favorable to confirmation.
The senate today confirmed these
nominations: Joseph McKenna of Cal
ifornia, to be associate justice of the
supreme court of the United States
John S. Mayhough, to be Indian agent at
Western Shoshone agency Nevada To
be consuls-C. B. Towle of New Hamp-
shire, at Saltillo, Mexico; r. S. Berg OF
North Dakota. at Gothenberg. Sweden
A. r. Sulzer of Indiana, at Liege, Bel
GUM; B. Nusbaum of Pennsylvania, at
Munich, Bavaria.
The herald., 1898-01-22
IN OPEN SESSION
Vote on Teller's Resolution Set for
Thursday


WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-An agree
ment was reached by the senate today
that final vote on the Teller resolution,
providing that the bonds of the United
States may be paid in silver dollars, and
all pending amendments thereto, should
be taken next Thursday before adjourn
ment. Vest of Missouri, in charge of the
resolution, first announced that an
agreement had been made for the final
vote Wednesday at 4 p. m., but readily
agreed to postponement of the vote un-
til Thursday, at the suggestion of Tur-
pie of Indiana. Allison of Iowa made
the significant statement that an amend
ment to the resolution that would cause
some debate would be offered later in
the discussion, but gave no intimation
of the nature, scope or intent of the
amendment.
At the opening of the session Mr.. Quay
of Pennsylvania said ne had noticed in
the morning newspapers that he had
voted yesterday for the consideration of
the Teller resolution because the Senator
from Missouri (Vest) had asked him to
do so. This. Mr.. Quay said, was not true
in any sense. as he had not conferred
WlIn the MISSOURI senator ABOUT 1t. tIe
had voted as he had said he, because he
thought the present consideration of the
resolution would benefit the country and
the Republican party.
Mr.. Aliens (Nebraska) resolution.
asking the Secretary of the Interior for
papers concerning the dismissal from
the Pension Office of Mrs. M. e. Roberts,
was laid before the Senate.
Mr.. Gallinger moved to refer the reso-
luton to the Committee on Civil Service
and Retrenchment.
Peding the vote on that motion, Mr..
Allen said he desired to speak briefly
upon the matter. Mrs. Roberts, he had
learned, was a friend of the former Sec
retary, Mr.. Carlisle, from Covington.
Ky. She was for years a member Of
the family of James G. Breck, once Sem
ator from Kentucky, and her appoint
ment was made through Senator Breck's
influence.
81 want to say" said he, "that no self
respecting gentleman would treat wo-
man as this woman has been treated by
the Secretary of the Interior and the
The herald., 1898-01-22
INDEX
TO THE TELEGRAPH NEWS

The Clark murder case at Helena
slowly being solved by the officers.
President Dole declines to talk for
publication while congress is ccnsid-
ering the annexation treaty.
The settlement of the famous Till
man case marks one step toward the
end of the Kansas war on the insurance
companies.
Commander Ballington Booths
pretty secretary sandbagged by 9
backsliding Salvationist who mistooh
her for her sister.
A drunken miner is careless with
his candle and burns down the Klon-
dixie church; the opera house is put to
holy use on Sunday.
The Spanish army in Cuba refuses
to accept autonomy plans and Blanco
must yield to it's demands or leave for
Spain; crisis is expected today.
Unless Republican managers
change their minds, the territories
will plead in vain for admission into
the Union at this session of congress
Bjornstjerne Bjornsen, the Norwe-
gian novelist, writes to Zola heartily
commencing the French writer's
course of action in the Dreyfus mat
ter
Japan has done no talking since
oriental affairs became exciting, but
she has been busy, and is now ready
for war with Russia and with any OF
all of her allies.
The investigation of Hanna's al
legged bribery shows how the thing
was done by telephones strung on the
same wire; McKisson will contest
Hanna's election to the senate.
Wizard Shafer makes a new record
at balkline billiards, but Ives makes
the largest run of the tournament;
tonight's game will be great one;
Buckmassie shows the other horses at
Oakland how to run.
The senate in executive session con
firms the nomination of McKenna
to be associate justice Of the United
States supreme court; the vote on Tel
ler's resolution to pay bonds in silver
set for Thursday; house debate is
tame after the stormy discussion of
Cuban affairs.
The herald., 1898-01-22
NO CHOICE MADE
Maryland Republicans Are Still.
Voting for Senator

ANNAPOLIS, Md, JAM 21.-The
fourth day of balloting for United States
senator from Maryland found the stu
alton practically unchanged. The feel
ing is growing that the only way to set
tie the matter is by the withdrawal of
both Shaw and McComas in favor of a
compromise candidate.
Friends of ex-Congressman John Van
Lear Findlay assert that in such an event
the mantle will fall upon his shoulders
I'D Gen. Shrock's adherents are no less
confident.
The following was the result of the
seventh ballot: McComas Al, German
46, Shaw 19, Shrock 2, Findlay Q; total
11S
The herald., 1898-01-22
Brazilian Notes

NEW YORK, Jan. 21.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Rio Janeiro says it
is reported that Vice. President Pereria,
VINO Is accused of completely in the last
revolutionary plot, will be exiled.
Important gold fields have been dis
covered in the State of Goyas.
The herald., 1898-01-22
Bohemian Elections

BUDWEIS, Bohemia, Jan. 21.-The
communal elections here today resulted
in victory for the Germans. This led
to serious rioting. The windows of Ger
man residents were smashed and the DO
lice were pelted with stones and injured
Troops were finally used to quell the
disorders.
The herald., 1898-01-22
Robbed the Mails

PORTLAND, Or, Jan. 21.-Julian E.
Epping. recently convicted in the United
States court Of conspiracy to rob the
registry department of the Portland
postoffice, was today sentenced to pay a
fine of $1,000 and serve one day in the
county jail.
The herald., 1898-01-22

Continued on Page Two.)
The herald., 1898-01-22
IN THE HOUSE

Stormy Debate Yields to Demands
of Business
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21.-The stormy
scenes of the last few days in the House
were followed by comparative quiet to-
day. At the opening of the session bill