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The age-herald., 1898-01-15
FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL.
Charles G. Brown, of This City, Announces
 lis Candidacy for the Office.

Charles q. Brown, solicitor for the crim- nal court of Jefferson county, has issued a letter to his friends announcing his can didacy for the office of attorney general of the state subject to the action of the democratic convention. MT. Brown is es- pecially well and favorably known in the city Of Birmingham, and has very large circle of friends and acquaintances through out the state. He is a comparatively young man, and ranks among the best lawyers in Alabama. His record as an attorney and as an official of the people of the city of Birmingham and the county is of the highest. MT. Brown in his official an- nouncement makes the statement that he has always been an uncompromising demo- crat and has worked with the rank and file of that party since before attaining his majority. Before removing to Birmingham a number of years ago, he was a resident of Marion county, which was also the county of his nativity. In the opinion of his friends it may be regarded as fiattering to MT. Brown and his admirers through out the state that his candidacy first suggested from his old home, his acquain- tances there believing that if he would ac- cept the nomination for attorney general the people would be represented before the supreme court by guardian in every way capable of performing the high duties of the office. Those who know MT. Brown best are familiar with his adherence to the principles of the democratic party and his friends believe that his chances for the nomination are exceedingly bright.
 Since his candidacy was suggested by his friends in Marion county he has received a number of strong letters from many of the most reputable attorneys throughout the state soliciting him to become a candi- date. It was with. much reluctance that MT. Brown consented to ask for the suf- frage of the people, but after being solicit ed from so many sources, he yielded to their requests, and has thus announced himself as candidate, thereby in fact, his friends say, it was the office seeking the man and not the man the office.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
Deaths.

 Contrary to the usual rule. the colored birth rate exceeded that of the whites by about three to the thousand. But the death rate of the blacks was just doubled that of the whites.
 The birth and death rates for Jefferson county for the month of December are as follows:
 Avondale-No deaths and white births. County-Exclusive of towns, 37 deaths, 21 white and Is colored. Per 1000 inhabi- tants, total, 9.65; whites, S.S2; coored, 1928. Births, 96 (250D; white, "A (29.3D; colored, 22 Q6.S2).
 Bessemer-Deaths, d0.43); white, CAD; colored, 2 q1.7D. Births. 5 (39.OD; white QSS2); colored, (5.S2). Birmingham-Deaths, 35 Q2oO; white, 13 G.OO; colored 22 (2OSD. Births, 50 d714; white, 2S Q5.2O; colored, 22 {20.3D. Coalburg-Deaths, colored, and 1 white birth.
 Coalburg Prison-Two white deaths and colored.
 Pratt City-No deaths, Il white births, colored.
 Pratt Prison-Three colored deaths. Warrior-No deaths, white births. Woodawh-One white death and 1 white birth.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
COL. ELMORE RECONSIDERS Will Be Reelected to His Con-
 mand. COLONEL OF SD REGIMENT Lieut.. -Col. Herzberg and Major Walden Grace fully Withdraw in Ills favor-Election
 Is Being Held Today.

Much interest is being manifested in the election today of colonel of the Third In- fantry Regiment Alabama National Guards.
 The account of the very close races be- tween Lieut.. Col. l.. L. Herzford, of Gads- den, and Maj W. J. Walden, of Marion, for the office and the consequent feeling engen- dered, it was deemed wise by the friends of both candidates for them to withdraw and throw their influence to the present incum- bent, Col. B. r. Elmore, and re-elect all the old officers. On account of business en- agreements, Col. Elmore had declined re- election, but felt it his duty to accept again in view of the very hatering request of the two candidates and their friends, which means harmony in the regiment which is to be congratulated on the happy termina- tion.
 The reelection of Lieut.. Col. L. L. Herz- berg is a fitting compliment to a splendid soldier, which shows a just appreciation of merit on the part of the Third, and what is said of the colonel and lieutenant colonel applies to Maj. J. B. Clay, of Selma, who will be reelected to succeed himself.
 reporter of the Age-Harald dropped in on Gen. Louie " Clark for a confirmation of the news that kept the wires warm yes terday, and he said:
 ''Yes, what you have heard is true, for I received telegrams yesterday from Lieut.. Col. l.. L. Herzberg, of Gadsden, and Maj. w. J. Walden, of Marion, withdrawing in favor of Colonel Elmore, of Demopolis, which means the reelection today of the present field officer from colonel to major. They have all filled their offices acceptably to their regiment, and it is just recogni- tion of their faithful and efficient service to give each second term.''
 The ballots will be mailed today to Gen eral Clark who will canvass them and for ward them to the governor at Montgomery, or extension of commissions of the present incumbents who will be their only success SorS.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
OFF FOR NEW ORLEANS.
The Special Committee of Elks Left Here Yes
 .terday.

Yesterday afternon Messrs Frank F. O'Brien, Fred L. Grambs, James Hillhouse, w. P. McCrossin, Charles G. Brown, B. M Allen Frank Arrico and pr. D. Drennen, constituting a special committee, recently appointed by the Elks to visit New Orleans left for that city over the Louisville and Nashville railroad, under the chaperonage of Rip Beasley.
 This committee will make all arrange ments for the Birmingham delegation of Elks, which will attend the meeting of the grand lodge to be held in that city in May.
 It was merry crowd that made up the party yesterday, and it is needless to say that they will not "do a thing" to the Crescent City.
 The local Elks are enthusiastic over the fight that will be made for B. M. Allen, of this city for grand exalted ruler of the Elks at the New Orleans convention. Mr. AL lens candidacy is well known throughout
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
FIRE BELL CHANCES BASE Will Now Ring Out From the
 Court House. THE OLD TOWER TORN DOWN Was DiIapidated and Unsafe-0nce the Pride of Birmingham, But Time and the EIe-
 ments Got in Their Work.

The city hall is being shorn of it's dam gerous crest. The tower. situated on the northwest corner of the building. is being torn down by workmen, having been con- demned by the city authorities.
 It was a frame structure and rose about twenty-five feet above the top of the build ing and was surmounted by a flagstaff.
 Besides being an ornament to the build ing, it served as a mooring for the fire-bell. but the elements had shorn it of it's beauty, and age had made it unsafe. It was deemed best to take it down. after repeated efforts to strengthen the tottering frame had failed.
 When the city hall was first constructed the tower, raising it's head high above any other building in the city, was the pride and admiration of the natives, and 1t can truthfully be said to have been an historic landmark.
 The big fire bell was taken down yester- day, having been cut off from the system the night previous. Of course, this in no wise interfered with the alarm which is connected with house gong in the engine room of the department, but in the event of a fire the public would be unaware of it's existence, except those who chanced to see the department answering the call
 Chief Thad Mullen at once set about to find a place for the bell and made apph- cation to the county commissioners for the use of the tower on the county court house which was granted.
 The alarm will be connected with the bell now in the tower which serves as a gong for the county clock, and the old bell will be kept at headquarters until the city is able to build new city hall that will be credit to Birmingham. In the event of the failure to secure the court house tower Chief Mullen had decided to apply to the Young Mems Christian association for the use of the tower in the old Methodist church building which is situated directly opposite from the fire department head quarters.
 The city hall presents an odd appearance without the tower. That portion of the roof which it occupied will be covered over and the world will keep on moving as if nothing had happened.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
SUIT FOR $1,OOO DAMAGES |
Against the SIoss h 5n and Steel
 Company
FILED IN THE CITY COURT
H. C. Harvey, an Ex-CDnvict, Alleges That He Was UnIawfaly Required to Work
 On Sundays and Legal Holidays.

An interesting damage suit was filed in against the Slcss Iron and Steel com pany.
 The plaintiff alleges that while in the custody of the defendant as a convict sem fenced from Lauderdale county he was un- lawfully required to work on Sundays, and legal holidays, and was thereby deprived of his rest and recreation; that his health convenience and indignity, and was other wise greatly wronged, for which he asks damages in the sum of S1000.
 He sets out in the allegation that he was confined for term of two and half years, from July 30, 1894, to May 31, 1s96 inclusive, during which time he worked ninety-four Sundays, beginning on Sunday, August 12, 1894. and ending on Sunday, May 24, 1896. Fourth of July in the year 1895; Christ mas in 1894 and 1895. and Thanksgiving days in 1894 and 1895.
 An assumpsit suit was entered against the SIcss Iron ard Steel company in the same cause in 1896 and a verdict was rem dered in favor of Harvey for $S6.50. An appeal was taken to the supreme court, court on the ground that it was improp- eriy brought, stating that a damage suit would have been proper form.
 The question raised in the suit is an im- portant one with the convict lessees and the case will be watched with much in tere5t,
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
WILL BE SENTENCED TODAY
Judge BiIbro Will Administer the
 Penalty of the Law
TO CIRCUIT COURT CONNECTS
Bob 0'DonneII Convicted in Connection With the Dye House Robbery-PIumber Cases Passed
 .-RoIIo Case to Be Heard This Morning.

Today is sentence day in the circuit court. The convicts were ordered to be brought into court at o'clock this morning. when the penalty of the law will be adminis- tered.
 Judge J. A. Blbro, who has occupied the bench during the week. having exchanged benches with Judge Banks, has demon- strated his ability as a hustling judge and has handled the business of the court with much dispatch and satisfaction.
 At S:SO o'clock yesterday morning the case of Hattie Love, charged with grand lar ceny, was argued and submitted, the jury returning a verdict of guilty.
 The next case taken up was that against Bob ODonnell, charged with burglary and grand larceny in connection with the dye house robbery, which occurred about six weeks ago.
 A number of witnesses were examined. The attorneys for the defendant made a strong appeal to the jury, which returned a verdict of guilty, as charged in the in- dictment. ODonnel was remanded for sentence.
 Charlie McSpadden, alias Will Fletcher, charged with grand larceny, was next placed on trial. It was alleged that Charlie feloniously took and carried away pocket book containing money, the property of Mrs. Andrews, by whom he was employed.
 The defendant was not represented by counsel, but conducted his own case under the guidance of Judge Bilbro. He pro- pounded questions to the witnesses, but declined to address the jury when told by Judge Blbro that it was his privilege. A verdict of guilty was returned by the jury after few minutes deliberation.
 Will Hines, peg-leg negro, was brought before the bar and pleaded a misnomer to the indictment claim that his name was Hiram Williams A motion was made to amend the indictment, which was resisted. and the prisoner was remanded to await a new indictment.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
GRAND 0RAT0Rl0
To Be Given Under the Auspices of Temple
 Emanuel.

The first rehearsal of the grand oratorio Judas Maccabeas," which will be given in this city by Professor Guckenburger, under the auspices of Temple Emanuel, was held last night under most encourag- ing indications. About thirty persons were present and much interest was manifested.
 It is the intention of Professor Gucken- burger to give the oratorio in March. The chorus consists of fifty voices, including number of excellent soloists.
 Judas Maccabeas'' is by Handel, the composer of "The Messiah" whisch was re- gently given by Professor Guckenberger at St. Mary's on the Highlands, with such signal success.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE.
To Go Into Effect Tomorrow - Railroad
 Notes.

A few slight changes have been announc- cd in the schedules of the Southern and the Alabama Great Southern railroads to take effect tomorrow.
 Train No. S5, arriving in Birmingham from Atlanta at Il :45 a. m., will continue to arrive at that time, but will leave Atlanta at 5:40 a. m., making the run in ten minutes less time than formerly No. 3S, which now leaves at 5:55 a. m, will depart here after at a. m., arriving in Atlanta at the same time as formerly.
 Some little change has also been made in the arrival and departure of freight trains.
 Train Mo- of the Alabama Great South ern will arrive from New Orleans at 5:47 a. h., and leave at 5:55. Formerly it arrived al 5:S5 a. m. and departed at $40
 Railroad Personals.
 ". D. Arnold, who is well known in rail- road circles in Birmingham, has resigned his office as eastern passenger agent of the Ocean Steamship Company, with headquar- ters in New York. c. B. Walworth has been appointed as his successor.
 w. N. Cox has been appointed road fore- man of engines of the Alabama Great Southern railroad.
 R. F. Smith, of Knoxville, route agent of the Southern railroad, is in the city.
 H. W. Nathan, of Atlanta, commercial agent of the Southern Pacific, was in the city yesterday.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
OLD WELL BUCKET
Presented to Frank A. Hewitt, IT,, at the
 Court House.
"The old oaken bucket, The iron-bound bucket; The moss-covered bucket Which hung in the we'll"

This popular old song was pleasantly re- called yesterday at the county court house. when Frank A. Hewitt, Jr., chief clerk in the county tax assessors office, was pre- sented with a wonderfully preserved well bucket which had just been dug from the bottom of an abandoned well on the old Hewitt place, about seven miles from the city.
 The place was recently leased to new tenants who decided to dig out an old well that had not been used for years, having been half filled up. While engaged in dig ging, the pick struck something hard which was discovered to be an old homemade well bucket.
 It is estimated that the bucket is fully seventy-fve years old, and was made by Goldsmith Whitehouse Hewitt, the great grandfather of Frank A. Hewitt, one of the early settlers of Jefferson county.
 The bucket is made of white oak slaves, which are as sound as when they were first constructed. The iron hoops, which were evidently fashioned by plantation black smith, are also in an excellent state of pre- servation.
 MT. Hewitt is exceedingly proud of his possession and will keep 1t as a relic of his ancestors.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
KNIGHTS OF MACCABEES
Elect Officers for the Ensuing Term Last
 Night.

Lucl1ie Tent No. 2, Knights of the Mac cs;bees, held an interesting meeting last night in Magnolia hall and among other business elected the following officers for the ensuing term:
 Sir knight past commander. H. D. War ner
 Sir knight commander P. A. O'Byrne. Sir knight lieutenant commander, Alex l. Klein.
 Sir knight record keeper c. P. Bed1bw. Sir knight finance keeper, w. B. John- son.
 Sir knight chaplin, s. O. Griffith.
 Sir knight physician, pr. J. D. Gibson. Sir knight master at arms, S. E. Milli- gan.
 Sir knight first master of grand, J. F. Crawford.
 Sir knight second master of grand, c. B. Lytle.
 Sir knight sentinel, J. c. Arnold. Sir knight picket, John T. Terry. Installation will take place on Friday night, January 2S.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
THE PASSI0NlST FATHERS
Continue Their Mission Services at St. PauTs
 Catholic Church.

Another large congregation crowded St. Pauls Catholic church last night to hear the sermons of the Paseionist Fathers.
 Father Roberts preached splendid ser men on the ngratitude of men toward God. He showed the numberless blessings that were daily bestowed on man, and yet with base ingratitude mans thanks were merely words and not the life that Chris tian should lead nor the acts that he should perform.
 Father Roberts announced that on Sun day night he would preach a sermon on "The Confessional" quoting entirely from the Protestant Bible.
 The music last night was again exceed ingly good. The selections of the solosts and choruses were quite up to the stand- ard which the choir of the Catholic church maintains.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
NO MEETING
Of the Board of Police Commissioners Las
 Night.

A meeting of the board Of police com- missioners was called for last night, but was not he'd on account of previous en- agreements of some of the members and the absence from the city of Commissioner Reynolds who is in Tuscaloosa on busi- ness.
 The meeting will probably be held on Tuesday night, by which time it is thought that the goYerhor will have announced the new appointments to the board.
 It is rurnored that certain members of the board say that no meeting will be held until the new commissioners are an- nounced.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
IN TERESTlhG STATISTICS
From the Report of the County Health
 Officer.

The annual report of pr. John w. Barc- lay, health officer for Jefferson county, has almost been completed and will contain some interesting statistics.
 It will be seen from the figures published below that Birmingham's birth rate has increased, and the death rate has decreased as compared with 1S96
 The statistics for the whole county have not yet been compiled, but for Birmingham they are as follows, based on population for the city proper of 8 000 p, ,O00 of which are white and 13,00O colored.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
A MERRY PARTY
At the Hotel Morris The Misses Nabb al
 Home to Their Frinds.

Last night, in the private dining rooms and parlors of the Hotel Morris, Misses Ferry and Willie Nabb were at home to a number of their friends.
 At 7:3O o'clock an elaborate dinner was served, which was followed by a dance in the parlors.
 The affair was greatly enjoyed by the young folks, the corridors of the hotel fair ly ringing with their merry laughter.
 There were present Mr. and Mrs. A. c. Nabb. Mrs. c. M. Shelley, Misses Ferry Nabb, Willie Nabb, Kate Williams, Eva Yancey, Carrie Sharpe, Ada Vaughan, Liz
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
WILL MEET TODAY.
Special Committee to Receive Bids for Fur
 nishing Gas.

There was no meeting of the special con- mittee of the council to consider proposi- tions for furnishing the city with gas, yes-- terday, as was announced.
 Chairman Walter Moore was seen last night and said he had been engaged in court during the entire day and could there fore not attend meeting of the committee. which was postponed until today.
 The situation remains practically un- changed, as nothing has been given out as to the propositions that will bo laid before the committee by the gas company.
 A report will be made to the board of aldermen at the meeting of the city coun- ell on Wednesday night.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
DRAGGED TO DEATH.
Colonel Edward Meyers Found Dead in a
 Stable Yard.

Harrisburg, Pa,, Jan. 14.-Col Edward K. Meyers, former state printer, was found dead with a large cut across his forehead and a bruise over his left eye this morn ing in stable yard at his home, three miles from this city. The suppostion is that he was accidentally thrown from his carriage a short distance from home and dragged to death.
 MT. Meyers was 39 years old, and was one of the best-known men in central Pennsylvania A widow and three children survive him.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
COTTON RECEIPTS.
Slight Decrease From Last Week-Error of
 4,000 Bales.

The total of Birmnghams cotton re- ceipts for this season has received a set back by the discovering of an error of about 4,OOO bales in the carly part of the season. This makes the total receipts up to January 1S, SS,214 bales, 15, 104 of wd,icn are now on hand.
 About 12,39S bales of this total were re- ceived in this city by wagon.
 The receipts for the week ending January 13 were 2,355 bales, a slight decrease from previous weeks, but it is still possible that Birmingham will reach the 100 eco bale mark this season. Shipments last week were 4,30S bales
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
A JOINT MEETING
Of the Several Committees of the Carniva
 Soci, This Afternoon.

The several committees of the Birming ham Carnival society will hold a joint meeting in the rooms of the Commercial club this afternon to complete the arrange ment for the great Mardi Gras celebration.
 It will be the last joint meeting of the committee prior to the event and much work will come before them.
 The different committees have met with much encouragement, and will render good reports at the meeting this afternoon.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15

zie Kelly, Ada Bowron, Annie Smith, Mary Lou Smith. sada Hawkins, Alberta Full ghum and Miss Douthit
 Messrs. Jim Johns, Tom Bowron. Bress Vaughan, Lucien Brown, John Adams, Geo. Ellis, Lester North, will Leedy, Lorenzo Luekie, Jim Dwyer and Will Hood.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
City slourt.

In the First division of the city court yes terday the case of B. L. Jordan vs the Ala bama National Bank, was concluded, the jury returning verdict in favor of the plaintiff for $148.
 The case of H. F. Warner vs. G. D. Smiley assumpsit, was then taken up and is on trial.
 In the second division the case of A. A. Nichols vs. B. B. Hudson & Co.,, damages which has been on trial since Thursday, was concluded, Judge Wilkerson reserving his decision until Monday. pending a con sideration of the cause.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
Good Music.

There will be some excellent music at the Young Mems Christian association meet ing Sunday afternoon at o'clock. Mrs. B. Guckenberger will sing one of her sweetest solos. A ladies quartette will also assist Miss Elinor Meyer and Mrs. James Vinson sopranos; Mrs. B. Gucken- berger, president of the Birmingham Con- servatory of Music will be the accompan- ist
 The address will be by Rev. J. E. Turner of Fountain, Ohio, Bible lecturer at the various chautauquas. Men only are in- vited to this meeting.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
THE LAST DAY
In Which to Take Out State and County
 Licenses.

It would be well to remember that today is the last day on which county or state li- cense can be secured without the payment of a 10 per cent forfeiture
 Yesterday only 172 licenses had been granted since January 1, against 556 for the same day last year. There will, no doubt, be rush at the probate office today, and it is thought that the total number will exceed that of 1897.
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
Murder and Suicide.

Cincinnati, Jan. H.-Louis Alfeld, com- positor at the Enquirer office, today shot his sweetheart, Minnie Paehner, at her home on Bremen street, inflicting a fatal wound, and then shot and killed himself Jealousy is supposed to be the cause. They had a brief quarrel just before the shoot- ing
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
RolIo Case.

The habeas corpus in behalf of officer w. T. Rono. which was set for hearing before Judge Wilkerson. Of the city court. yester- day, was passed until go o'clock this morning on account of the case of A A. Nichols vs. the B. B. Hndsoa Company. which consumed the attenalo- v the court
The age-herald., 1898-01-15
Firm of J. P. Mudd Q Co. win ne Continued.

Firm of J. P. Mudd x Co. Will Be Continued.
 The business formerly conducted under the firm name of J. P. Mudd & Co.,, Brokers Stocks, Cotton, Grain. Etc. 20l7 First ave- nue. will be continued at the same place under the firm name of Paine, Murphy & Co., Both Messrs M. J. Smollen and M. D Orcutt will remain with the new firm. who have ample capital and every facility for the prompt handling of all business en- trusted to them They refer to the First National bank and mercantile agencies.