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The age-herald., 1898-11-13
METEoRIc DISPLAYS.
Two Are Billed for This Month One
 for Tonight.

Two great meteoric displays are billed for this month. the first of which is sched- uled to appear tonight. The second per formance will occur on Nevmber 27 and &C., cording to Garrett P. Servis and other astronomers who are acting as advance agents for the show, there will be for two nights only dazzling panorama of stu pendous magnitude and unapproachable in beauty, and it is safe to say that only stars will be in the cast.
 These displays will result from the first meeting of the advancing columns of the great Leonid meteors, whict>enyelop the earth in fiery spectacles once in every 33h years, or three times in a century. The main mass of these meteors is due in Mo- vember, 1899, but since their array extends over a length of at least 1000 000, ,0O0 miles, they require not less than three years to pass the place where their orbit intersects that of the earth. Accordingly astrono- mers are confident that their leading files will be streaming, in hundreds of thousands, across the point of intersection when our globe arrives there this year.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
A Refornatory

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 As to reformatory for bad boys in Ala bama, the state has land enough to erect a house upon and equip farm upon for their employment. These bad boys done from the congregated population in towns. Let us try to cultivate a taste for farming among them. The state has an admirably organized penal system already at hand and the boys reformatory could be placed under the present board of convict inspect ors without trouble and with relatively small expense
 The prize for the best single exhibit of farm products at the late Omaha exposi- ton was awarded to a Georgia farmer, a confederate veteran. Returning penniless from Appomattox he bought on time twenty-five acres of land, went to work alone, soon married an industrious wife and began a course of systematic farming that keeps him happy and independent. This man is well educated and he puts book learning into his methods. He has read the government works on irrigation and patterned after the knowledge thus gained. He attributes his success to his never-failing water works by which he puts water on his crops when he wants it. That is what Lindsay, the florist, is pre- pared to do on his ten-acre patch as Wood times and knows his business Anybody can do likewise who has sense enough to turn the corner when he gets to the place.
 Let us have the reformatory for whites only, Never mind about the Fourteenth amendment until the amendment begins the attack When that happens we can decide upon course. F. S. l..
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
DOWN AN BEREAVEMENT.
Tally-Ho Party Placed in a Perilous
 Position.

tally-ho full of young people had a miraculous escape from death Friday night out on the side of Shades Mountain The party consisted of Dr. and Mrs George Eubank. with his two children, W. H. Eos hee, B. M. Foshee, Reuben Johnston, H. S. Going, and Misses Eva and Eddie Booker, daughters of Captain E. w. Booker, and Miss Fame Blackwood, and they were out on a 'possum hunt.
 At a point on the mountain side about four miles from the city, the road became so dark in the shade of the trees that it was impossible to follow it, and all of a sudden, the tallyho with all its occupants, slipped off of the edge of the embankment, and rolled over and over down the steep decline. Dr. Eubanks was pinned against tree down at the bottom and was very seriously injured, all of his lower limbs being temporarily paralyzed. The other oc- cupants of the vehicle were more fortunate, and all picked themselves up without se- rious injury. W. II. Foshee had num- Der of bruises in his chest.
 As soon as all of the party were extri- cated from their predicament and made as comfortable as possible, MT. Johnston mounted one of the horsse and rode as fast as he could to the city. Dr. Copeland went out to the scene at once and soon af- terward MT. Johnston arrived with the ambulance and hacks. All of them were brought back to the city as quickly as pos sible and they spent yesterday in recuper- ating. pr. Eubanks is resting very quietly.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
JUDGE GREEN
 WAS D|SPLEASED At Verdict of the Jury in the Robert Mims Case
 Yesterday.

Tn the criminal court yesterday the Jury in the case of Robert Mims, colored' charged with highway robbery returned verdict of guilty and fixed the penalty at thirty years Imprisonment in the peniten- tiarv When the verdict was returned Judge Greene was evidently much dis pleased and gave the jury a severe lecture, saying in substance that in his opinion when the legislature made robbery capi- tai offense they had just such cases as Mims' in mind. The judge further stated that he could not instruct jury to hang a man, but could only instruct them in the law governing the case. He strongly inti- mated that the death penalty should have been imposed
 The crime for which Mims was convicted was one of the most audacious ever com mitted in the county.
 About one year ago George Lincoln, an honest and thrifty negro of Athens, came to the city on business. Mims was a pas senger on the same train and struck up an acquaintance with Lincoln and when the city was reached took him to a negro boarding house on the Southside. Lincoln had. about $40 with him which was known to Mims.
 After supper Mims offered to assist Lin coin in finding his relatives and boarded a North Highlands car, getting off at Tenth avenue. He then carried his unsus- pecting victim to a lonely spot on the North Highlands, and at the point of a pistol made him give up his money. He then ordered him to take off his shoes and coat and to say his last prayers, telling him that he intended killing him.
 Lincoln begged for his life but the brutal highwayman paid no heed to his entreatles and sent bullet crashing into his head, leaving him for dead. Mims was not fa- tally injured and managed to attract the attention of passers-by who went to his assistance. Lincoln returned to the board- ing house and was arrested few hours later
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
IT WILL NOT BE
 DROPPED So QUICK
Question of Consolidating Great
 CT Birmingham.
W00DLAWN'S INVITATION
To the Special Committee to Confer With the Citizens of That Con- munity-Some Proposition
 Will be Submitted.

Notwithstanding the resolution that was passed at the called conference which was held at the city hall Thursday for the pur- pose of discussing Greater Birmingham. to let the matter drop for the time being, the question will not be allowed to drop, and there will at least be consultation over the matter whether it results in anything or not
 At the next meeing of the board of alder men, it is understood that some proposition will be submitted for the board to discuss and that this same proposition will be sub mitted to the suburban cities to see what they think of it. As another indication that the movement is not dead, an invita- tion comes from Mayor Wood, of Wood lawn, inviting through Mayor Evans. the special committee to come out to Wood lawn and hold conference with the citi- zens of that place. He assures the Bir- mingham committee courteous reception and a hearty welcome There are num- Der of other citizens of Woodlawn, while they are still opposed to annexation, are yet willing to discuss the matter and hear all the arguments pro and con.
 On the other hand, there are citizens of the suburbs who are opposed to Greater Birmingham and annexation even more than they have been in the past. Hugh M. Horton, of Woodlawn, said yesterday that while the whole discussion should now be a thing of the past, that the suburbanites did not think that certain individuals in Birmingham were in that frame of mind. He said that there were any number of citizens outside who believed that a bill would be introduced in the legislature ask ing that a special election be held allow ing the people to vote on the qustion, and then he hinted that there were more ways than one of persuading certain classes of people vote for annexation. He said that any such movement would be fought to the finish and that monster petition would soon be circulated, asking the legis- laature that no such election be author ized.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
CARS STOPPED.
Traction Company Cross Tracks of
 Electric Company.

The Birmingham Traction company has been stopped from running its Gate City cars over the celebrated Church street crossing at Woodlawn, and passengers on that line are again compelled to transfer.
 The contempt proceedings instituted by the Birmingham Railway and Electric com- pany were heard before Chancellor Car micheal yesterday morning, the chancellor deciding that the Traction company was in contempt. The penalty imposed was the payment of the cost in the proceedings and the cessation of the running of its cars over the crossing.
 The Traction company was immediately notified of the decision, and Trainmaster Emmett soon had the cars stopped and a transfer schedule arranged
 The injunction which the Traction com
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
THE COURTS.
Mary J. Young Files Suit for
 $l5,OOO.

Mary J.l Young, as administrator of the estate of Ed Young, has filed suit in the circuit court against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company for $15 900 dam- ages.
 The complaint alleges that Young was killed by the falling of roof or wall in a room in the mines where he was employed as a coal digger.
 In the same court J. E. Mitchell has sued the Alabama Distillery and Feed com- pany for s62S.33, alleged to be due and ut- paid, for services rendered.
 New Corporation
 Articles of incorporation of "the Invest ment and Real Estate company of Ala bama'' were filed in the probate office yes- terday by Sol Haas and J. w. Mcqueen of Birmingham; T. B. Lyons, of Charlottes- vile, Va, and Joseph Bryan, of Richmond, Va. The capital stock of the new company will be S50,00O, divided into 800 shares of the par value of s10O each.
 The purposes for which the company is organized as set forth in the articles of in- corporation, are to acquire, buy, sell and dispose of lands, real estate, mineral rights. to build, rent, buy sell, lease and otherwise acquire and dispose of houses to tenements, etc.
 Sol Haas and J.sw. Mcqueen were ap- pointed committee to open books of sub- scription.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
Omcial Count

Cullman, Ala, November 12.-(Special)- The official count for Cullman county showed that 55S ballots had been cast for Burnett, 252 for Lathrop, 4s6 for Street and for Lee. Burnett's plurality was 62.
 Guntersville. November H.-tSpecial.)- The ofiicial count today gave Street l,4Ol. Burnett 10l6, Lathrop 225. Lee B. All re- turns were properly signed and filled out. and no controversy arose.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
NEW QUARTERS.
The Massey Business College Moves to Its New Home in the Milner Building.

The Massey Business College is now in it's new home at the corner of 20th street and 4th avenue. A lease for term of years was secured on Major Miners new building and the third floor arranged especially for the school. This gives the institution ele- gant and commodious quarters and room for it's rapidly growing patronage.
 Most of the furniture Is now placed and the rooms and halls present a busness-lke appearance. The college Is without doubt one of the most elegantly equipped com mercial schools in the country. Every fa- cility for the advancement of the students seems to have been provided. **s
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
RETURNS NOT IN.
Winner of Guessing Contest Can't be
 Announced.

The Ase-Herald will be unable to an nounce the winner in the voting contest on the New York election until the official re- turns are in.
 Roosevelt's majority now stands about 1S,oOo with the votes of 5000 soldiers yet to be counted. Just as soon as the re- turns are in officiallly the winners will be announced.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
DIAMONDS

Are friends in need. Buy them now while you have the money. The time may come when you will not regret having purchased them from
 E. CHUCK, Manufacturing and Retail Jeweler.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
Ferd Marks New Building

The new building in Second avenue. be- tween Nineteenth and Twentieth streets which is being erected by Ferd Marx. is nearing completion. MT. Marx will move into the new store within the next few weeks. and as will be seen by reference to his advertisement he is offering his stock at special removal sale prices.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13

pany was found guilty of violating was is- sued on October 29, on the same day that the supreme court dissolved injunction issued by the same court on the same ques- ton.
 The case will now come up on the in- junction proceeding, which will probably be heard this week.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13

Selected Breakfast Mackerel in 5-pound tins, also Tar mouth Bloaters, in tins.
 FOWLKES & MYATT co, |, Cor. 3rd Ave. and 2Oth St.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13

St. Johns Methodist church, corner Ave- nue H and Twentieth street, Rev. H. G. Davis, pastor. Services Il a. m. and 7:3O D. m.
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Ninth Street Methodist Episcopal churcl Rev. J. D. Pierce, pastor. Services Il m and 7:30 D. m.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13

Simpson Street Methodist Episcopa church, corner Avenue c and Nineteentl street, Rev J. A. Mitchell, pastor. Ser vices Il a. m. and 7:30 D. m.
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Wesley Chapel, Jonesville, Rev. F. Culver, pastor. Services Il a. m and p. m.
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Elyton Methodist church, Rev. z. 4 Dawling, pastor. Services Il a. m. and T.; p. m.
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First Methodist church, corner Nine teenth street and Sixth avenue, Rev. G. c. Kelly, pastor. Services at Il a. m. and 7:S0 p. m.
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Methodist College, Owenton. Services at 3 D. m. by member of faculty
 Wesleyan Mission, Eighteenth street, be- tween First and Second avenue Services 7:30 D. m.
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Second Baptist church, Twenty-first ave- nue. North Birmingham. Rev. L. c. Kelly, pastor. Services Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
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South Side Baptist church, corner Avenue F and Twentieth street, Rev. A. c. David son, D. D., pastor Services Il a. m. and 7:45 D. m.
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Elyton Baptist church, Rev G. T. Lee, pastor. Services Ii a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
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Avondale Baptist church. Rev. R. M Hunter, pastor. Services Il a. m. and 730 D. m.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13
E syco Co.'S Pick Leaf" smaaIns aa.ss Tobacco

does not make every mouth as sweet as rose, but comes mighty nigh"-does give every one most delightful smoke Try it.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13

East Lake Baptist church, Rev. W. A. Hobson, pastor. Services ii a.. m. and 7:30
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Y. M. c. A.

Young Mems Christian association, corner Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street. Cos pei meeting for men only from to 5 p. m.
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Christian

Seals Hall, Christian church, Rev. o. P Spiegel pastor. Services Il a. n. and 7:3O
 p. m.
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South Highlands Presbyterian church, Rev. J. J. Grier, pastor. Services Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
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Baptist

First Baptist church, corner Sixth ave- nue and Twenty-second street, Rev B. D. Gray, pastor. Services Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
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Woodlawn Presbyterian church. Rev. w E. Beattle pastor. Services Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
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Second Presbyterian church. corner Ave- nue H and Fifteenth street, Rev. c. C.. Brown pastor. Services Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
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Christ

Church of Christ, Fox hall, corner Fourth a. m.
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Presbyterlsn

First Presbyterian church, corner Twen- ty-first street and Fourth avenue, Rev. A. B. Curry pastor. Services Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
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Third Presbyterian church, corner Ave nue and Twenty-second street, Rev. J. A Bryan pastor. Services Il a. m. and 7:3 p. m.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13

Central Presbyterian church, corner Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, Rev L. S. Handley pastor. Services Il a. m and 7:30 D. m.
The age-herald., 1898-11-13

Cumberland Presbyterian church, corner Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, Rev. R. D. Wear pastor. Services Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
The evening times., 1898-05-23
Seem Things at Nfrbt.

Since 1t became positively known
that nobody could really say where
the Spanish fleet was located, more
people have seen it than could have
seen sixteen fleets under ordinary cir
cumstances. 1t has been viewed, not
only in all parts of the West Indies,
but near New York, and off the coast
Of Maine, and it is credibly reported
that its guns have been heard in the
vicinity of the Adirondacks. 1t has
not yet been seen by any inhabitant
of Chicago. but there is no reason why
it should not be, with a little patience
and forbearance. In fact, there is no
citizen of this Republic who cannot
hope to see that fleet before he dies,
Just as there is no male citizen of this
Republic who may not, during the first
five years of his life. reasonably ex-
pect some day to be President.
Some superstitious people may come
to the conclusion that this fleet is
ghost. and that II is a sign of bad luck
to see It too often. Undoubtedly, in
some cases. this may be so. The in
habitant of New Jersey who sees the
feet more than three times a day had
better stop attracting Jersey lightning
before breakfast. And should any res
ident of Long Island hear mysterious
detonations, like guns. he may come
to the conclusion that the vandals are
again blowing up the Palisades of the
Hudson. which is sufficiently bad luck
for any State to incur. Ordinarily,
however. it is safe to treat these ap-
pearances. not as ghosts. but as what
Tom Sawyer called ''myridge.r A
'myridge" is curious appearance
sometimes visible in desert countries.
and caused by the reflection. in the at
mosphere. Of distant lake or oasis
When Spaniard travels. he takes
his own atmosphere with him, other
wise he could not live. This atmos-
The evening times., 1898-05-23
CONFEDERATE MEMoRIAL DAY
Preparations for . Grand Display
I'm Old Alcxsndria,


Alexandria. Va, May 23-The prepara-
tons for Confederate Memorial Day.
which will be observed here tomor-
row. have been completed he celebra-
tion will begin at o'clock in the after
noon by procession of Lee Camp of
Confederate Veterans. the Sons of Vet
Grams, the Columbia Fire Company, the
Junior Light Infantry and the Children
Of the Confederacy. The line will form
on Washington Street and parade
through the principal streets of the city
The Confederate monument will be
crowned with flowers, and the mound of
the stranger Confederates. in Christ
churchyard. will also be covered with
flowers Music will be furnished by a
special choir Chaplain Williams, of Lee
Camp. will conduct the religious exer-
cises, and Rev. DR.. McGill, of Falls
Church. will deliver the memorial ad-
dress.
The Confederate Ladies Associations
have procured handsome marble mark
disrs who are buried in the cemeteries
here. and no tomb of an Alexandrian who
served the Confederacy will be left with
out a marble memorial. Flowers will be
placed on all these graves Committees
for the city cemeteries, the Catholic cem-
etery and Ivy Hill have been appointed,
and while the greater monuments within
the city will be the center of memorial
assemblages. the scattered graves will
also carry tokens of remembrance.
The evening times., 1898-05-23
Bex,nning relief for Dewey.

Three weeks after the victory at Ma
mia the first relief ship to be sent In
answer to Admiral Dewey's urgent call
for re-enforcements got away from San
Frdhcisco yesterday. when the cruis-
er Charleston rounded the Golden Horn
and headed for Hawaii. Other vessels
with troops will follow as rapidly as
they can be secured and prepared, but
the prospects are not as encouraging
as the country could wish. So far
nothing like the number Of transports
necessary to.the carriage of the eight
cen or twenty thousand men insisted
upon by General Merritt are anywhere
in sight. But>few IL any more than sew
en- thousand soldiers can be forwarded
this week, and the authorities. at the
present rate, wifi be unable to start q
total of double that number under two
weeks, If then.
In view of the precarious position in
which Admiral Dewey is placed by his
lack Of force to make a landing and
complete American occupation, the de-
lay in reaching him with help is griev-
ously lamentable. One of its results
may be the springing upon US Of inter-
national questions in advance Of our
entire possession of the archipelago.
and before we could fall back upon the
principle of facts accomplished. 1t 10
even possible that, in the way our re-
endorsements are destined to peter
along, the Spanish government might
perhaps land enough fresh trtops on
the Island of Luzon to give US trouble
The matter Of little money or un-
willingness on the part of owners to de-
vote their merchant steamers to the
use OF the nation at a time like this.
should not be allowed to stand in the
way for a minute. The authorities
ought not to split nickels as to the ex-
pense, and they should not allow pro-
prietors to refuse their ships. In any
case, as many as can be caught should
be taken, and the terms arranged af-
forwards. The case is too urgent to
permit of foolishness.
The evening times., 1898-05-23

In interviews and letters to the press,
leaders of opinion in England continue
TO. express their hope of an Anglo-Ameri
can understanding which would amount
to means of mutual support against
countries which might combine against
the commerce or political influence of the
English-speaking peoples. Messages are
published from Victoria's son-in-law, the
Marquis Of Lorne. and from Lord Ripon.
who, as Earl de Grey and Ripon. presid-
ed over the Alabama high joint COM
mission.".-As one of the great Catholic
peers of the kingdom, his expression is
significant, in view of recent stories to
the effect that Catholic opinion rather ia
vored Spain.
The evening times., 1898-05-23
NEW YoRK's LATEST xuDDLI.

van wyek's PeIlee Changes Great
Ing Wide Political FsroF.
New York. May 1a-No end OF compile
cations are promised on account OF May
or Van Wyck's summary removal Of two
Republican police commissioners and
the retirement Of Chief OF Police John
McCullagh. Republicans claim that the
whole action was Illegal. and the. Gov.
Black should suspend Mayor Van wyck
from ONCE for thirty days pending an
investigation.
The talk. however, II premature. No
action in this direction has been taken.
and 1t is believed some less radical means
to get even" with the mayor will be
found. n.
The police board is stin shy one Re-
publican member. and an anti-P1att man
who will act with Tammany ID being
sought.
Jacob Worth. who. last Fall, bolted
Tracy ana supported Seth Low. Is prom
inenfly mentioned. To increase the DO
hticai muddle many Platt men are urg-
ing an alliance with the Seth Low re-
formers to make common cause against
Tammany.
Still another proposition is to attack
the whole bipartisan police law on
ground that 1t Ii unconstitutional in ri
1t put a political disability upon th d
party men. A similar law in Albany was
knocked out on this ground.
Gamblers and poolroom men meanwhile
assert that Tammany's move will stand
and that 1t will work in their favor. Sew
erai saloons in various parts of the city
Yesterday were run wide OPEN as a
test. 80
The experiment appeared to work. and
many places that have been in readiness
since the 1st of January will open.
Tammany's position on the wide
open question Is not announced beyond
campaign speeches for "a more liberal
enforcement OF the law"
Many of the braves were nightly i'm
pressed with Mayor Carter Harrison's
way Of running things in Chicago.
Mayor Van Wyck Is perfectly confident
OF the correctness of his position on the
police question He believes the Repub-
hcans cannot successfully assail his plans
and that the public generally will back,
him up.