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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10
SHOOTING AFFAIR
IN SECOND AVENUE
Mike Brennan, Rolling Mill Man,
Shot by Robert Thomas.
RESUL TED FROM A QUARREL
Ordered Out of Marsicanos Saloon
Brennan Knocked Thomas Down
and Kicked Him in the Face
Later Drew Pistol and Fired.

About 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon a
shooting affary took place in front Of Mar
sicano's saloon in Second avenue, in which
Mike Brennan, rolling mill man, was
shot in the left shoulder
Shortly before the shooting took place
Brennan, Robert Thomas, and several other
men became engaged in a qaurrel over a
game of pool in the saloon. The barkeeper
interfered and told the men they would
have to go outside, as he could not have
a difficulty in the saloon. The men were
drinking and started out of the front door.
When the sidewalk was reached, the quar-
rel was renewed when, 1t is said, Brennan
struck Thomas with his fist, knocking him
down, and then kicked him in the face,
causing the blood to flow freely. Thomas
regained his feet and pulling a small der
ringer fired at Brennan, striking him in the
left shoulder infiicting slight wound.
Brennan sought protection behind tree,
while Thomas held the fort. officer
Scharber appeared upon the scene and with
the assistance of officer McCullom placed
both men under arrest.
Two charges were docketed against
Thomas, assault with intent to murder and
carrying concealed weapons. He was locked
up in the city prison, and Brennan released
on bond to answer to the charge of assault
and batter. before Judge Feagn this morn
ing.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10
FOOTBALL GAME POSTPONED.
Game in Admission Put Off for One Wee k
Bad Weather.

The football game between the Birming-
liam Athletic club and The army officers
Of the Fourth Army corps at Admission,
which was To have been ralyed in that city
tulay. has been postponed for one week
on account of the very disagreeable
weather.
At a late hour last night telegram was
received by Prof. C. II. Miles, manager of
the birmingham team, from Mr.. Lyon Of
the Admission team, asking that the game
be postponed for ono week. After consul
tation with other officials and members of
the team, it was decided that it would be
best for both elevens to postpone this game,
and accordingly the iBrmngh ham team will
not mako the tip today.
The birmingham boys are in good condi-
ton, and regret that the game could not be
played today as sche duled, but the thought
of an icy grdiron in Admission is not so
alluring as 1t might be. warmer day
when the spectators will turn out better
will be much more satisfactory.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10
A. ]. CAMP
Said to be Slated for County Auditor,
the New Office to be Created.

Rumor has it in the city that A. J. Camp,
at present the city clerk of Birmingham is
slated to be the auditor of the county of
Jefferson under the bill recently introduced
by Representative Burkhalter, creating that
Office.
1t was heard from three separate and
distinct sources yesterday that Mr.. Camp
was sure to get the appointment. 1t is
said that the Jefferson delegation is unani-
rnously for him for that position, and that
Governor Johnston would in this case APP
point whoever the delegation agreed upon.
Henry Badham has also been mentioned as
the probable appointee, but the political
gossips say not.
The reports received from Montgomery
say that it is a settled fact that the bill
will pass and the new office will be Gre
ated. Even if the proposed plan to abolish
the county commissioners and let the gov
ernor appoint a board of revenue goes
through, it seems that the legislators think
that the office of county auditor would still
be q necessary one.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10
TICKET BROKERS
Not Afraid of Being Driven Out of Bus
mess at an Early Date.

1.-THE ticket brokers are not fearing that
they will be driven out of their business at
an early date, said l.. Burger, of this city,
yesterday, "even though the house has
passed the bill preventing ticket brokers
from doing business, few days ago. The
house has done the same thing on one or
two occasions before this, but the senate
always amends the bill or shelves it until
the congress has adjourned. We think that
this will be the fate of the bill just passed
by the house. This question has been in
congress for about ten years now, and looks
to me about as far from being settled as
II ever was"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10
BEAUTIFUL SNOW
WET, MUD, SLUSH
The Romance Of the Weather Last Night
and Its Sequel
ACCOMPANIED BY SlEEI
Closed Stores and Ran People in Oil the
StpnAtS
ANOTHER DOSE PROMISED TODAY
1t Came by Very Circuitous Route,
Having Fallen Thursday Night Over
Most of the Territory South
of Birmingham

The beautiful snow" of which the poets
sing; the driving snow, otherwise known
as the motorman's horror; the sloppy snow,
sometimes called the doctors delights;
the "coal mans ecstacy; and the plumb
er's paradise" but known to the community
in general as "that - slush," has paid
Birmingham its first visit of the season.
The f1eecy and cratic visitor took very
circuitous route in getting here. Reports
received in the city yesterday from points
all along the railroads south of this place,
say that probably inch of snow fell
during Thursday night, and almost covered
the ground. From Opelika came the report
of a regular blizzard at that place. On the
north, there were also reports of light
SHOWS, but it didn't get to Birmingham I'M
til last night.
The heavens opened up, lightly, however.
about half past o'clock, with fine pierre
ing sleet, mixed in with a little rain. Short
ly afterward, small quantity of snow de-
scended. The ground either didn't Ike
any such mixture as this, or it was too
warm to hold it and the result was that
during the night most of the white stuff
on the ground melted into a very Disagree
able sop.
Weathermaker Jacobs Failure
Weathermaker Jacobs promises that the
dose will be repeated today, the following
being his official dictum the subject:
Snow tonight and Saturday. except rain
in the extreme southern part of the state.
Colder tonight, which will probably con-
tinue during Saturday"
But Mr.. Jacobs is a dismal failure as
lii, oil fpr
such long time, and of late in such great
quantities, that he hardly knows snow
when he sees it. He is enterprising and
persistent, however, and judging from his
manifesto of last evening, he intends keep
| ing on until he succeeds. 1t is to be re-
| GREETED, however, that he cannot practice
| on some other than the people of Birming-
| nam
The Thermometer
The thermometer at o'clock yesterday
| registered SO degrees. At noon it was SO,
| and at clock last night it was 80. Its
| highest point during the preceding twenty
| four hours had been 80 and it's lowest 20
| degrees. Average temperature, "a degrees.
| The wind yesterday morning was from the
| northeast and at night from the north.
| This does not show the weather to have
| been unusually cold, the average tempera-
| ture for the preceding day being SO.
All things considered, however, the fake
| snow accomplished its desired end very
| well. That is, 1t caused the street cars a
| great deal OF trouble in getting up the
| grades. 1t stopped the holiday trade in the
| business houses, 1t interfered seriously with
| the theater and other entertainments and
| it ran people indoors off the streets.
1t was reported yesteray that the snow
| south of here had seriously delayed several
of the trains, but such was not the case
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10
Two Small Fires

The fire department. responded to two
calls yesterday, neither of which were of
much consequence.
At a. M the Southside department was
called to Rogers paint works, corner Fiji
teenth street and Avenue d. small fire
was caused by pot of roofing tar boiling
over. Little damage resulted. At 2:30 p. m
an alarm from box 81, called the Northsidc
department to Fifth avenue, between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets, where the
roof of house occupied by Malissa Giles
pie had ignited from spark. The fire was
soon put out
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10
TWO Big DAMAGE
SUITS ON TRIAL
One in the City and Other in
Circuit Court.
HORTON CASE TAKEN UP
Hill Vickers Pleaded Guilty to Charge of
Obtaining Money Undertake. Pre-
tenses-A Small Judgment
Against Bolton Gilreath.

In the city court yesterday the case of
Sarah e. Creever, Administrative of the
estate of George w. Creever deceased,
against the Kansas City, Memphis and Biz
mingham Railroad company, was taken
up and is on trial.
The plaintiff sues to recover damages for
the death of her husband, who was killed
by being run over by a train at the cor
ner of Ninth avenue and Twenty-eighth
street some months ago, while going to
work at the Pratt Munger Gin Works,
where he was employed. He was riding
his bicycle at the time and was terribly
mangled. 1t is alleged that death resulted
from the negligence of the train crew.
In the second division. Judge Wilkerson
sitting, several cases were disposed of. A
judgment for $3.50 was rendered in the
case of the Union Bank and Trust COM
pany VS.. Bolton Gilreath, defendant, and
Julia Gilreath, claimant.
Circuit Court
In the circuit court the case of Matilda ].
Swope against the Highland Avenue and
Belt Railroad company, damages, was TAX
en- up and is on trial. The case has been
on the docket for some time and was once
tried resulting in a verdict for the plain
tiff for $4,000. On appeal to the supreme
court the case was reversed.
Criminal Court
In the criminal court the case of Hugh
M. Horton, the real estate agent, charged
with securing money under false pretenses
from A. S. Vandegrft, vas taken up and
is on trial. 1t is charged that Horton in
duced Vandegrift to part with $500 in a
real estate transaction under false pre-
lenses.
In the same court Hill Vickers pleaded
guilty to obtaining money by false pre-
lenses from ]. d. Ponceler and was re-
manded for sentence
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10
New Street Cars Soon

Superintendent McClary of the Birming-
ham Railway and Electric company, stated
yesterday that the makers of the new cars
which the company will put on their lines,
have promised that they shall be delivered
in Birmingham by December 10. AS soon
as they arrive, they will be put in opera
ton on the East Lake and Ensley lines
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10
Wanted in Opelilxa

VIII Drake, negro wanted in Opelika
on the charge of grand larceny, was ar
rested yesterday by officer Mullen, of the
police department. The negro, it is said,
made his escape shortly after being con-
victed and came to this city The Ope-
1ika officials have been notified of his ar
rest and will send for him.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10
AN INFORMAL LUNCH"
To be Given Monday Night by Number
Prominent Gentlemen.

"Messrs. B. Steiner, Thomas II. Motion.
Rufus N. Rhodes. James G. Caldwell, ]. d.
Chichester. Robert Jemison, M. c. Rcy-
nolds, B. F. Roden, M. V. Joseph, f. Y. An
derson, w. Fl. Kettig, G. M. Shelley and
w. N. Malone, present their compliments
to Mr.. -. and request his presence at
ct an informal lunch in the parors of the
Morris hotel. Monday evening. December IL.
1875, at o'clock when several questions
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10
eTHE PLAY@

Ut6-''- q y s-5a5NAA tall1J
The KlimtHearn company had to con-
tend with the elements last night and in
consequence only a small audience greet
ed the production of 1.-THE Inside Track"
But what the audience lacked in numbers
1t made up in enthusiasm and the actors
were literally applauded all through the
play. The company sustained the excel
lent reputation it has made all during the
week.
This afternoon at the matinee Lights
O. London will be presented. and at night,
Life in Greater New York" The pr re
drawing will also take place tonight.
The Heart of Maryland
Next Wednesday evening Birmingham
will be graced by one of the brilliant and
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10
To Reorganize Havana Police FOR.

New York, December John McCullagh,
formerly chief of police of this city, left
for Havana tonight to reorganize the police
force of that city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10

s. e. Jones, furniture dealer of Besse-
mer, has made an assignment to T. E.
Blackburn for the beenfit of his creditors.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10

Albert Sidney Johnston and Ollie Miles
left yesterday afternoon for points in Mis-
s.ssippi and south Alabama, where they will
spend the next few weeks in hunting.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10

T. L. Bradley, the supreme protector OF
the Protected knights of America has re-
turned from a trip through Mississippi
where he has been organizing lodges OF
this order.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10

S. D. Cushington, of Washington, D. c..
is in the city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10

General Manager r. A. Mitchell of thu
great Dwight cotton factory, at Gadsden
is in the city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-12-10
PERSONAL.

r. e. L. Neil, of the Selma Journal, is en-
joying Birmingham and the snow.
DIR. Eugene a. Smith, state geologist, is
in town.
A. II. Plumb, of Kansas, nephew of Form
er United States Senator Plumb, and l.. o.
Perley, of Omaha, attorney of the Plumb
estate are In the city, looking after large
property interests here.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
AROUND TOWN.

Mrs. G. D. Bradley entertained
the Thirteen club yesterday at the
Fremont hotel.
E. S. Card and a party of ladies
from Pueblo, visited Florence yes
terday and enjoyed the good fare
of the Fremont hotel.
VIII FL. Hodges, who until re-
Gently conducted printing Office
at Canon City, is now on the Citi-
zen staff.
1t is only justice to Agent Moore
to explain that he fully antioipat-
ed that the trains bearing the
Colorado troops would stop here
last night and he says that if he
had entertained any idea that they
would be rushed through, he
would have endeavored to secure
orders from Denver to the con.
trary.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
Notice of Sale

Public notice Is hereby given that pursuant
to certain contract dated the 18th day of Feb
rnary, 1897 between the Florence Pipe and
Tank Line Company and tho Atchison Topeka
and santa fe Railway Company, whereby the
said Florence Pipe and Tank Line Company ac-
snowledged itself indebted to the said Railway
Company on an account stated in the sum OF
Sineteen Hundred and Eleven Dollars and
Iwenty-throe cents SSH .23l, and whereby said
Indebtedness was constituted lien against
three SSl certain Tank cars belonging to the
said Florence Pipe and Tank Line Company.
numbered sererally twenty-five (22), twenty
SIX 90 aud twenty-eight (2Sl, which said cars
have recently been repaired By said Railway
Company at its Topeka shops, and arc now on
its tracks at Florence, Colorado, and because.
OF the failure of the said Florence Pine and
Tank Line Company to pay its said indebted
ness, will Friday, the 10th day OF MAY.
at ten o'clock, n. M, at the depot of said Rail.
way Company at Florence, Fremont County.
Colorado, offer for sale and sell to the highest
bidder for cash tho three tSl cans aforesaid for
the purpose of realizing said sum VI nineteen
hundred and eleven dollars and twenty-,hroe
cents lSl9l i23, with legal interest frnr the ilth
day OF February; 1885,, and the costs of sale
The Atchison Topeka 4 Santa Fe Railway
Company, by
A. G. PALskR, Ag't.
First pub, May {, 1885
Last pub. May ~, .SsS
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
The American Navy, Cuba and
Hawaii

A portfolio in ten parts, sixteen
views in each part, of the finest
half-tone pictures of the American
Navy, Cuba and Hawaii, has just
been issued by Chicago publish
ing house.
The Atchison Topeka & Santa
Fe Railway has made arrange
ments for special edition for the
benefit of its patrons, and a speci-
men copy can be seen at the local
ticket Office. Single parts may be
had at ten cents each. The full set
one hundred and sixty pictures
costs but one dollar. Subscrip-
tions for the set may be left with
the agent. In view of the present
excitement regarding Cnba, these
pictures are very timely. Call al
the ticket Office and see them.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
d. & R. Especial Rates

Travellers Protective association
Omaha. An open rate of 500
for round trip, May 29and 30, final
limit, 10 days from date of sale.
Utah excursions, SIS round trim
June II, l3, IA, % and 30, good 20
days from date.
Grand Army Republic, Cripple
Greek, $3.50 round trip, June l3
and Ia, good until June 20.
Shriners at Dallas, Texas. S24. 55
round trip, for sale June IL and
IL, final limit, June %.
State Teachers convention and
Field day sports of high schools at
Pueblo SLIGO round trip, tickets
sold May 10 and 81, good until
May %.
Christian Endeavor, Pueblo,
Colo. SLIGO round trip June 16,
good until June II.
Women's clubs, Denver, So. 80
round trip, June 20 and 81, good
until June 30.
American Medical association
meeting Denver. An open rate of
$3.50 round trip for sale June 6
and Z, good 10 days from date of
sale.
A. M. Moore, Agent.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
FitzgerreII's Rent List.

4 room frame furnished COM
plete.
3 room frame on sth street.
! room furnished.
] room frame on Fourth and
Santa Fe.
4 room frame Railroad street.
Business room Pixies Peak ave.
A room frame on Bluff street.
4 room frame Green street.
3 unfinished rooms E. Main.
room frame West Main street.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
ENORMOUS FIRE
IN MASSACHUSETTS
Auieboro'S Business Section is
Destroyed
FOURTEEN FACTORIES GONE


Auleboro, Mass, May 1S-The
business section of this city was
destroyed by fire this morning
causing loss of over s1,0OO,0o0.
Fourteen factories occupied by
jewelry manufacturers are now in
ruins.
Five thousand people are thrown
out of employment.
The fire department found it
impossible to cope with the blaze
and it was finally allowed to burn
itself out.
There were no fatalities.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
CENSOR IN EVIDENCE
News is Not Leaking Now as to
Fleet Movements

Washington, May 10-The press
censorship is 70 rigid that nothing
can be learned of the movements
Of the fleets.
The first reliable news to reach
the public will be of a decisive
engagement which is expected at
any hour.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
DORST TO TRY 1T AGAIN
Reported Impatience of Secretary
of War Alger

Tampa, May 1S-Another expe-
dition left for Cuba in command
of Captain Dorst, who will make a
desperate attempt to land supplies.
Word has been received here
hat Secretary Alger said that if
lie did not hear from Admiral
Sampson soon, the army would
ieave for Cuba anyway. despite
the close proximity of the Spanish
fleet.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
Oregon Nearing Home

Washington, May 1S-The navy
department reports that the Ore
gon is within two days sail of
SIMPSONS squadron and it is be-
lieved that she has eluded the
Spanish squadron.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
FIRST RELIEF
FOR DEWEY'S FLEET
Charleston Leaves Today For the
Philippines
WITH MUNITIONS OF WAR

San Francisco, May 1s-The
cruiser Charleston started from
Vallejo this morning on her long
voyage to the Philippines.
The cruiser was given great
send off as she started down the
bay. Whistles were blown and
guns roared.
Her cargo consists chiefly of
ammunition and supplies for
Admiral Dewey's fleet.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
FITTED FOR THE TROPICS
Colored Men will be Called for as
Volunteers

Washington, May 1S-In his
next call for volunteers the Presi-
dent will ask for 10000 negroes.
1t is realized that the colored
man will be far better able to stand
the climate of the Spanish pos
sessions which we may soon occu
Ply than any white troops that
could be raised.
Up to two o'clock this afternoon
100000 volunteers had been mus
tered in.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
Cables Must be Cut

Washington, May 1S-All Gu
ban cables except the one leading
to the United States are to be cut
Immediately. Gen. Blanco is still
communicating with Madrid. 1t
is realized that this must be stop
ped at any cost.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
Liberty of the Press

Washington, May Is - The
House today considered bill pro-
hibiting the printing, publishing,
photographing or reproducing any
information as to the strength of
any of our Notifications. Mr..
Bland objected as the bill would
interfere with the liberty of the
press.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
This Has Been Said Before

Washington, May Is The war
and navy departments are rushing
preparations today to land 10000
troops in Cuba within week. The
President now knows that relief
for the reconcentradoes must not
be postponed.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18

For mourning cards, note heads
or envelopes, for wedding or ami
versary stationery, come to the
Tribune Office, opposite the D. &
r. g. depot, or call up telephone
No. 10. All our card type is new.
You cannot tell our work from
Autographs. Power presses.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
Otis on the Spot

San Francisco, May 1S-Major
General Otis, who will command
the first detachment of troops for
the Philippines, arrived this morn
ing. He refuses to talk for pub
LEGATION.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
Polo Knows it is Time

Montreal, May 1S-Senor Ber-
nabe has engaged passage for him
self and party on a steamer leav-
ing next Sunday.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
Sampson After Them

New York, May 1S-The Jour
nal says that Admiral Sampson
has been informed of the where
abouts of the Spanish squadron
and is hot in chase of it.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
Job printing, this Office.
J. j. Fitzgerrell has plenty of
straight money to loan.

PLAcARDs:--"For sale" ''for
rent" BOARDING" Furnished
rooms" neat and low priced, on
colorsd cards, at the Tribune Of
fee. Cheaper than writing your
own and twice as attractive.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
Britain Preparing

Washington, May IL = Great
Britain is preparing for crisis in
the far East. She is buying coal
in the western states and storing
great quantities at her yards at
Esquimalt.
The Florence daily tribune., 1898-05-18
A full line of Trunks and valiscs at P. T. Nc.
E..:-

Patriotism begins at home. You
need Numbered linen whether you
go to the front or not. Patronize
home industry by patronizing the
American Laundry which does
not send its money to Canon but
spends it in Florence and employs
Florence help.