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The age-herald., 1898-12-13
IN THE MINORITY.
Chicago Street Gar Ordinance Canno
 Pass the City Council.

Chicago, December 12.-The ordinance ex- tending the franchise of the Chicago street car companies for fifty years, which has caused a furore among all classes of citi- zens, came up in the oity council tonight and was referred to the council committee on railroads. On all votes touching the or dinance the friends of the measure were a strong minority and unless they can mus ter much greater strength, there is no prob ability that they will ever be able to pass it over the veto of Mayor Harrison.
 The council chamber was packed to suffo- cation and crowd filled the outside corri- dors. The crowd was against the franchise proposition to a man and made no pretense of keeping it's convictions secret. Adher- ents of the franchise were openly hissed when they attempted to gain point for their measure and loud yells greeted the announcement of the vote by which the or dinance was referred.
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RELEASING VOLUNTEERS.
Regulars Will be Sent to Take Their
 Places at Manila.

Washington, December 12.-The war de- pertinent has begun in earnest the relief of the volunteer troops now stationed at Ma nila by regulars. This afternoon Secretary Alger signed an order designating for this purpose six regiments of United States in- fantry out of eight held In reserve for serv- Ice in sub-tropical countries. These regi- mentes are: The Twentieth, at Fort Leav- enworth, Kansas; the Third, at Fort Snel- ling, Min; the Twelfth, at Jefferson Bar racks, Missouri, and Fort Riley, Mass; the Seventh, at Columbus Barracks, Ohio; the Fourth, at Fort Sheridan, and the Twenty-second, at Fort Crook, Nebraska. They will go forward to Manila as soon as transportation can be provided. It may be that the two regiments still held in re- serve, the Twenty-fourth and the Twenty nlth infantry, will join the others before they sail These regiments are selected in the reverse ratio to the loss sustained by them in the Cuban campaign. The volun- teers in Manila will be retired in the order in which they reached that city.
The age-herald., 1898-12-13
TWO SOLDIERS KILLED.
Members of the First Florida Engaged
 in Fight.

Huntsville December 12-Henry J. Nelli- gan, cook, and George w. Beverly, bugler, both of Company G, First Florida, were killed last night. Nellgan and Beverly were on bad terms and had fight in camp. Nelligan drew knife and stabbed Beverly, who pulled out a pistol and told him to stand back. Nelligan's brother, H. W. Nell ligan, seeing Beverly with a pistol in his hand, killed him with a Springfield rife. Beverly's brother, Roy, emerged from his tent at this time and saw his brother fall. Thinking he had been killed by Nelligan, he shot the cook dead. Private Porter Wright, Troop D, Tenth cavalry, was found with & terrible bullet wound in the throa on West Holmes street He spoke only a few words after he was found. He stated he had been held up by two soldiers, who had robbed and shot him.
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INDOOR SPORTS.
Opening of the Winter Season at the
 Athletic Club Next Friday.

The members of the Athletic club are pre- pairing to give a very attractive entertain ment next Friday night, the occasion being the opening of the indoor or winter season of the club. It was intended having this entertainment on next Thursday night, but owing to other attractions in the city on that night it was postponed one night
 The principal attraction of the evening will be the first basket ball game of the season between A and B teams. The mem bers of both teams have been practicing hard and neither side will have walk over. This sport proved a great attraction last winter, and the games at the club were very successful. The fair friends of the club especially enjoyed the sport great ly, and their presence did as much or more than anything else in making the games the success they were.
 Besides the basket ball game there will be several other features, among them be- ing a tumbling act between Professor Har- ry Miles and his brother, Ed Miles, from Sewanee; pyramid ladder work, flying rings and club swinging .
 The members of the club will issue the invitations to the entertainment, there be- ing no admission.
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POLICE COMMISSION
Will Elect Officers and Patrolmen at
 Tonight's Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the board of police commissioners will be held tonight in the engineers office at the city hall. The election of officers and patrolmen for the ensuing year will be taken up and 1t is said that some surprises are to be sprung, although those in a position to know say that every thing will pass off quietly and that TO changes will be made.
 Several candidates are mentioned in oppo- sition to Chief Mcdonald among others Captain J. B. Donaldson and D. J. Mo Crossin. The friends of both these candi- dates claim that they will be elected. Under the provisions of the compromise police commission bill the present board will go out of office on May when a new board will take charge, and 1t is possible that at the meeting tonight the board will elect only until that time.
 The meeting promises to be interesting 10 Say the least.
The age-herald., 1898-12-13
THE LOCAL ATHLETES.

The members of the Athletic club are pre- pairing to give a very attractive entertain- ment next Thursday night, the occasion be- ing the opening of the indoor or winter sea- son of the club.
 The principal attraction of the evening will be the first basket ball game of the bers of both teams have been practicing hard, and neither will have a walkover. This sport proved a great attraction last winter, and the games at the club were very successful. The fair friends of the club especially enjoyed the sport greatly, and their presence did as much or more than anything else in making the games the success they were.
 Besides the basket ball game there will be several other features, among them be- ing a tumbling act between Professor Har- ry Miles and his brother, Ed Miles, from Sewanse; pyramid ladder work, flying rings and club swinging.
 The members of the club will issue the invitations to the entertainment, there be- ing no admission.
 The foot ball teams of Taylor's and the High schools are scheduled to play a game at North Birmingham Athletic park next Friday afternoon, though it may be post poned.
 One of the best players on the Naval Academy foot ball team this fall was Cadet Hillary Royal of this state. He is a splen- d. all-round athlete, and played his posi- ton, right end, we'll. MT. Royal is a nephew of Former Secretary of the Navy Hillary Herbert, and was appointed to Annapolis while student at the University of Ala bama in 1895. Last spring and summer lie served with 6ampson's fleet in the opera tions around Santiago
The age-herald., 1898-12-13
CURED OF ASTHMA After 35 Years of Suffering.

It will be gratifying to asthmatic readers to learn that an absolute cure has at last been discovered by Dr. Rudolph schiff mann. That the remedy Is an effectual one cannot be doubted after perusal of such testimony as that of c. W. Van Antwerp. Fulton, N. Y., who says:-"Your Asthma Cure Is the best ever used. tried 1t &C., cordipg to directions, and one box entirely cured me of asthma, and have not had 1t since. I can now go to bed and sleep all night with perfect comfort, which I have not done before for thirty-fve years, and I thank you for the health that now enjoy. hope that you will publish this letter, that others may learn of it's wonderful virtues"
 Schiffman's Asthma Cure is sold by all druggists at 50 cents and $1.00 per package, or can be obtained by writing direct to Dr. R. Schiffman, Box S04, St. Paul, Minn.
The age-herald., 1898-12-13
BIG CUT In Piano Values Make Them
 Co Rapidly. CLOSING OUT SALE OF SEALS BROS Stock of High Grade Pianos Attracting Attention of
 Shrewd Buyers.
BARGAINS FOR TODAY

Yesterday, the first day of our sale, proved to be a complete success. We did not expect anything else, for we are offer ing pianos at price an intelligent public know to be way down under regular retail value. When an instrument that is used and indorsed by nearly every prominent musician can be purchased at the price we make, one who needs stands very much in his own light if he does not take advantage of the opportunity.
 Of the pianos we are closing out we quote the following indorsement of the Kimball: Adelina Patti-"The Klmball piano has a wonderfully sweet and sympathetic tone" Lillian Nordica-"The more I use my Kimball piano the better I like it"
 Jean and Edouard De Riszke-"We have concluded to purchase Kimball pianos for our personal use."
 P. s. Gilmore-"The Kimball piano has no superior''
 We offer today cabinet grand upright "A octave piano. fully warranted for five years in rosewood case, for $136. Terms,  25 cash, and $10 month. Large size cabinet grand upright 1-3 oc- tave piano, in mahogany case, s157. Terms, 1925 cash, and $10 month, : Pianos which have been used, good and serviceable, se5 to ss5. Terms, $lo down. and $5 a month.
 , organs at s22.5o, s27 ss2, ss7, $40, s45, se2, $75 and S4, being just about half the regu- lar retail price. Terms. $6 cash and & a month.
 We state positive fact that on pianos purchased at this closing out sale s10O to $15o will be saved. 4- st- Open evenings till o'clock.
 SEALS BROTHERS,
 21O5 and 2lO7 First avenue.
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THE SAMOAN ISLANDS
United States Government Knows Noth-
 ing of Their Transfer.

Washington, December 12.-The United States government is not aware that any arrangement has been made for the trans fer of title to the Samoan islands to Ger many and being one of the parties to the tripartite agreement under which Samoa is now governed, 1t is not conceivable that any change in the status of the islands can be made without the knowledge of the United States government.
 The European publication intimdting that Germany had acquired sole rights in the Samoan group is recognized as a diplo- matic feeler, being another of the attempts which have been made at intervals of three months for the past two or three years to ascertain how change in the established United States. The workings of the tripatite agreement SIS is frankly acknowledged, have not been ntirely satisfactory to any one of the three parties-the United States, Great Britain and Gcrmany-but our gov ernment sees no feasible method yet of bringing about more desirable arrange ment. This being the case and the im- portance of the islands as port of call for American shipping, promising to become very much increased in the event of the opening of an isthmian canal, the govern ment of the United States will not consent to relinquish any of its rights.
 The German ambassador, Dr. Won Holle- ben, called at the state department today and had an interview with Secretary Hay.
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BRYAN RESIGNS.
Notifies the War Department of His
 Action.

Washington, December 12.-All doubt re- specting the intentions of Colonel William J. Bryan were removed by the receipt at the war department today of telegram from him stating that he had mailed his resignation of his commission as a colonel of volunteers and that it was approved by the division and corps commanders.
 The war department of course cannot act upon the resignation until it comes formal ly to hand, but there can be no doubt of Its acceptance. It is supposed at the war department that the lieutenant colonel of Bryans regiment will succeed him in the colonelcy.
The age-herald., 1898-12-13
SOLDIER SUICIDES.
Private Wardell Took a Dose of Car
 bolic Acid at Honolulu.

San Francisco, Cal, December 12-The stamer City of Pekins, from the Orient and the Hawaiian Islands, brings the fol- lowing news from Honolulu, dated Decem- Der 5:
 Private Frederick Wardell committed sui eide on the 30th ultmo by taking a dose of carbolic acid. He was twenty-four years of age, and a member of New York volun- tscrs. He was born in Poughkeepsie, where his parents reside.
 Granville w. Wells Company M, New York Volunteers, died at the military hos pital on the 1st. His body will be sent home.
 The transport St. Paul left for Manila on the 30th ultimo. President Dole will leave for Washington on the 20th, to be present at the reopening of congress early in Jan uarY.
The age-herald., 1898-12-13
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES.
Spend the Holidays With Your Friends.

Spend the Holidays With Your Friends.
 The Central of Georgia Railway company will sell holiday excursion tickets to all points reached by their own and connect ing lines, south of Potomac river. at rate of one and one-third f1rst-class fare for ths round trip. Tickets on sale December 22, 23 N 25 and 26, also December 30 and a1 and January 1 and 2, with extreme limit for ref turn to January 4.
 In addition to above, tickets at same rates and conditions will be sold to students and teachers of schools and colleges December 16 to 25, with final limit to January 4. on presentation of certificate signed by supert intendents, principals or presidents thereof.
 J. C. Halie General Passenger Agent, Saa vannah Ga.
 Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent, Mo- 2016 1st avenue, Birmingham, Ala.
 12-11-till ian 2.
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REDUCED RATES TO ATLANTA, GA.

On account of the peace jubilee celebra- ton, Atlanta, Ga., December A to 16. the Southern railway will sell tickets to At. lanta and return at rate of one fare. Tick. cts on sale December 14 and 15. limifed un. til December 19.
 Call on c. B. Jackson, Traveling Passen- ger Agent Birmingham, Ala, for furthes information.
 10-2-11t
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Dobbs Beats Rnree

Newcastle-on-Tyne, December 12.-Bobby Dobbs, the colored American light weight beat Dick Burge in a boxing contest here tonight for d purse of E250 and G300 a side.
 In the eighth round Burge claimed a foul which the referee refused to allow. Burge s packer thereupon declined to allow him to continue the bout.
The age-herald., 1898-12-13
REAL ESTAT E.
FOR SALE.

s5,000-Elegant South Highland home, lot 122 feet front on prominent street; 9-room house. with every convenience; large stable and servants house.
 $1,750-Each, for two choice South High land lots, on car line, at bargains. sS75-Nice small home near 18th street and 9th avenue.
 $S,O0o-C Comfortable home on easy terms. on car line, near 18th street and 10th ave- nue. south.
 $4,000-Nice 2-story home in choice local ity, near 9th avenue, north, and 2th street stores and residences for rent and property for sale in all parts of the city, East Lake, Woodlawn, Avondale and West End.
 MCCONNELL & WHATLEY, Phone 46. 117 Fist Street. eod
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Porter Reaches Philadelphia

Philadelphia, December 12.-Robert B. Porter, special commissioner of the presi- dent who has been in Cuba several months making inquiry into the financial and com mercial condition of the island, arrived here today on the steamer Admiral Sampson. MT. Porter's investigations were made with view to recommending such legislation as seemed best for the development of the recently liberated people. He left for Washington this aftrnoon.
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New Dining Car Service.

A dining car service between Charlotte, N. C., and Washington has been establishs ed by the Southern Railway on their United States fast mail trains Nos. s5 and 36 This is in addition to the dining cars being op- erated on the Washington and 6outhwest- ern yestibuled Limited trains. 3 and 3S. The Southern understands the wants of the travelling public, and is catering to 1t by giving the best service in every respect.
The age-herald., 1898-12-13
DIR. J. M. BARCLAY
 Has removed his office to Ii7a l9TH STREET, bRv5 b9RSha th6p.A,m!s. th6pAms
Proposals for Stationery

Office of the Secretary of State,
 Montgomery Ala. December 3, 1898. Sealed proposals will be received in this office until 12 m., December %, 1898, for furnishing-to the state stationery and sup- plies for two years, beginning January 1, 1S99
 Estimates of probable amount of supplies needed can be seen on application.
 Parties making proposals must be gov. erned by section 1878 of the code as to bond and other provisions therein.
 The right to reject any and all bids is rec served. ROBERT P. McDAVID, 12-6-oaw-3t Secretary of State.
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Proposals for Distributing Aets,J Journals, Etc

Office of the Secretary of State.
 Montgomery, Ala, December ,. 1898. Sealed proposals will be received in this office until 12 m., December %. 1898. for the distribution of the Acts, Journals, Laws and Reports of the departments of the State for the two years beginning on the first day of January, 1899.
 The maximum price for such distribution is fixed at 12 cents per pound for acts, jourr nals, laws and reports of the departments, Parties making proposals must be governa ed by section 1878 of the code as to bond and other provisions therein.
 The right to reject any and all bids is rec served ROBERT F. MoDAVlD, 12-6-oaw-3t Secretary of State.
The age-herald., 1898-12-13
Palmer Defeats Trimmer

London, December 12.-At the National Sporting club in this city this evening thcre was spirited bout between "Pedlar' Palmer and Billy Hummer for the bantam championship and the National Sporting club purse and $500 side.
 Palmer knocked Hummer out in the sev- enteenth round s
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Chattanooga, Tenn, December 12.-The new industries reported to The Tradesman during the week ending December 10, 1898, include, besides enterprises of minor im- portance, the following: New bauxite mines in North Georgia, canning factory In Ken- lucky, a s300,0O0 cgar-maiing company at Jacksonville, a clothing factory in North Carolina, $1O0,000 construction company In Virginia, two cotton gins in Texas, $S0,oOO cotton seed oil mill in Mississippi, crate and shuttle block factory in Georgia, cleo trio light plants in Louisiana and Virginia, an electric light and street railway com pany in Arkansas, a fishing reel factory in Kentucky, a 900 fiouring mill in Texas, a fiuor spar crushing plant in Kentucky, s75,OOO company to manufacture fruit pack ages in Tennessee, a furniture factory in North Carolina, a gold mining company in Georgia, 10 ton ice factory in North Car olina. irrigation company in Louisiana, a 900 land company in Florida, lumber mills in North Carolina, Tennessee and Texas; tannery in Tennessee, telephone systems in Florida. Georgia and Kentucky, and plug tbacco factory in Virginia.
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Mrs. win.low,s sootbi,r syrup

MILLIONS MI of MoTHEFs ter their cHI1; FEcT nH1S succnss Mt IT soofHEEt ths & cHiLb. h gps s1ETkNs w1s ,s GE IIn9s s3 is is. t s..t edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world, Be sure and ask for Mrs. WinsloW's sooShing syrup" and take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle
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Murdered Three People

Free Soil, Mich., December io.-Wm. Hitchings today while in fit of insanity murdered his brother-in-law, John Hunt also his sister, Mrs. Hunt and Thomas Hays ward, a 16-year-old youth and then cut his own throat. An ax and a jack knife were the weapons used.
The age-herald., 1898-12-13
"DON'T BORROW TROUBLE" BUY SAPOL|O
 ITS CHEAPER IN THE END.

purchase from the states of Costa Rica and Nicaragua full ownership, Jurisdiction and sovereignty of such land as may be desira- bie and necessary to construct and defend ship canal. The president is also di- rected to construct such a canal and the bill appropriates $40, ,OO0, 900 to complete it.
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To Purchass All Rixhts

Washington, December n.-Rcpresenta- tive Hepburn. of Iowa. introduced a bill authorizing the president to acquire by
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in the south for establishing neu indus tries.
 MT. Henley, editor Of Iron and Steel, writes that hundreds of western people in- terested in the south call and inspect the exhibit daily and go away well pleased with the clear idea it gives them of southern re- sources.
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Chilly nights and decaying vegetation de- fly health. Hoods Sarsaparilla will keep YOU well.
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WANTED-Energetic travelling man to sell Georgia Sugar Cane Syrup as side line; good pay. Address P. o. Box 61, Quitman, Ga 12-6-5t
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WANTED-Cedar poles in carload lots 90 feet long, inches at top; reasonably straight. Consolidated Electric Light Co. 12-6-tf
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INDUSTRIAL NEVIS
 OF BIRMINGHAM And of the SOuth-ReSOuFCaS Exhibit
 ed in Chicago BY THE SOUTHERN RAILROAD Electric Company Putting in New Cross
 inss HI Over City.
 
BY THE SOUTHERN RAILROAD
MILK TRUST THE LATEST MONOPOLY
Alabama Brewing Company to Erect a l2O-TonIce Factory This Winter. Brick for the Completion of
 Auditorium Purchased.

The Alabama Brewing company will be- gin work shortly on the erection of a 12O- ton ice factory, which will be in addition to the ice plant that company already has. It will be an entirely new building and one separate from the other buildings of the concern. It is to be situated on Twenty second street between Avenues D and D. The machinery is to be of the most i'm proved pattern and the whole plant will be ready for operation next spring.
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wANTED-White woman to cook and do housework; must furnish good referen ence; ; good place for the right person. Address or apply 1715 11th avenue. 12-7-tf
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The brick which will be necessary to com plete the front of the auditorium have been delivered on the street in front of the ouild- ing, but President Van Hoose of the au- ditorium company stated yesterday that the work of laying them would net proceed until the amount of money necessary to complete the work about $6o0, had been raised
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BOARDERS WANTED-Nice room and good board at reasonable price at SIT, 2Sd St.. also table boarders.
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WANTED-A good white woman to do all the work for family of four. Wages, $15 per month. Apply 242S Fourth ave.
 12-13-2t
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HAVE you been to "Barron's?" Bar ron's?" Well, yes. <Every lady in Birmingham goes to Barron's for ladies'
 hats. They are recognized leaders In their line. 11-10-tf
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WANTED-Coai and lumber wanted in ex- change for sign painting. Hermitage,
 1st avenue and 10th street. 11-29-tf
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WANTED-Brass-The Abel Brass Foun- dry makes speciality of light brass cast fngs for models; we also pay cash for scrap brass and lead. Corner Nth st.
 and Powell ave. Phone 1145. 10-22-tf
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UNITED ELECTRIC CO.-Electrical con tractors. 1911 2d avenue. Phone. 223 11-10-tf
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THESE winter nights, with doors and windows shut keep the air .n your rooms pure and healthy by using in- candescent electric light. 11-1-tf.
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WANTED.

WANTED-A lady in every city to get free sample and introduce the Rapid Method of Learning Music. No canvas ing. Send stamp for free instructions. Adress Missouri School of Music, St. Louis, Mo.
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2105 and 21O7 First avenue.