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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02
Miss Rabb's Debutante
Tea and COtiIIion


Mrs. Charles H. NaIbb gave a tea yester-
day afternoon at the Morris. at which she
presented to society her daughter, Miss
Ferrie Nabb. The tea was followed by a
brilliant cotlllion which was danced in the
drawing rooms
The decorations at the tea and cotillion
were beautiful well .as elaborate. The
drawing rooms, where the receiving party
stood. were transformed into a conserva-
tory of palms. The arches were draped
with bamboo, which was also used as a
frieze. The last draperies at the windows
were caught with punches of ferns, and
above smiax and bamboo made graceful
frieze.
In the alcoves palms were banked against
the walls. and with this beautiful back
ground the apartments, crowded as they
were with one of the smartest gatherings
of the winter, were the scene of spctur-
esque beauty.
AT the tea the guests were served to a
buffet luncheon in the red drawing room.
The bon-bon table, which was circular.
was covered with white satin. In the CEN
ter was basket of superb American Beau
ties The bon-bons were red, and the
glazed nuts were served in huge candied
American Beauties and baskets, which car
ried out the vivid color note. The draperies
! and furnishings of the apartment being in
red, made a glowing background for the
decorations From the corners of the CELL
ing garlands of smflax. studded with min
| iature lights, were stretched diagonaly,
and palms ornamented the wide window
castings.
The supper at the cotillion was also serv-
ed in the red dining room. The guests were
seated al small tables, which were decorat-
ed with American Beauties
Both the tea and cotilhon were probably
the handsomest social functions at which
society has assembled in many seasons.
The charming young debutante Is already
a leader in the fashionable world. and has
received much fattering attention and
admiration as her school days have al
lowed Miss Nabb has spent several years
dn New York, and her formal entrance
in society has been anticipated with more
than ordinary pleasure and interest She
was conspicuously lovely yesterday in the
gay assembly. She wore gown of white
lace over white sa tin. The bottom OF the
shirt was finished with chiffon frills, and
the lace had tunic effect The bodice.
which was worn low, was trimmed with
pearls. In the afternoon Miss Nabb car
ried Parma violets, and at the cotilion her
flowers were American Beauties Mrs. Nabb
wore a jetted gown, the bodice and shirt
showing a broad insertion of black lace
over white. The stock was of red velvet,
with jetted clasps.
The receiving party included a brilliant
bevy of young women, who are Miss Nabb's
guests, and who were her school mates in
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02

New York. They were Miss Estelle Shook,
of Nashville; Miss May Douglass, of Knox
Vile; Miss Tom Woolsey, Miss Ella Wool
sey, Of Selma Miss cornelia Jones, of
Faunsda1e Miss Shook wore white liberty
silk over white taffeta. The skirt was
trimmed with accordion plaitings of chiffon
and the bodice was finished with lace. Miss
Douglass wore point desprit over white
taffeta. Miss Ella Woolsey was gowned in
white net richly spangled in silver over
white taffeta. Miss Jones wore white crepe
de chine. Miss Tom Woolsey wore white
embroidered mousseline over pink taffeta.
Others in the receiving party were Mrs. ].
r. Smith, Mrs Hugh Morrow. Mrs. George
C. Whatley, Mrs. A. ]. Cole, Mrs Henry
Dozier, Mrs. Harry Jones, Mrs. c. M Shell
ley, Mrs. D. NJ Parker. Mrs. James Bow
ron, Mrs. w. T. Worthington, Mrs. 7. II.
Aldrich, Mrs. George Ward, Mrs. E. II.
Cabaniss, Mrs. w. e. Chenoweth, Mrs ]. c.
Henley, Mrs. w. F. Tyler, Miss Ada Bow
ron, Miss Annie Smith, Miss Mary Louise
Smith, Miss Jessie Norris, Miss Elizabeth
Shelley, Miss Kate Williams. Miss Mary
George Linn, Miss Lucy Eubank Miss Dora
McLester Miss Mamie Pearson and Miss
Carrie Nance.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02

had once been discharged from the peni-
tertiary for being non oompos mentis.
During the trial Chief of Police Austin
called the attention of the judge to some
pantomimie movements Of Badly" meant.
as. the Chief explained, to influence the
testimony of the witness ON THE stand.
and the judge threatened to put "Baldy'
where his acting would not be seen or ap-
preciated-in 1ail-if he did not desist. but
the saloonkeeper proffted by the warning.
All of the witnesses but one-and his
testimony was of no value-swore they
had not obtained any liquor at "Baldy's'
establishment, which is at Twenty-second
street and. Avenue A, and the judge, very
much against his will, was forced to dis
miss the case for lack of proof: but de-
clared that he intended to draw up an
ordinance bearing directly on such cases
as "Baldy's" the present law being very
inadequate.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02
In Society,".

Miss Walters of New Orleans, who has
been the guest of Mrs. Thomas Ward, re-
turned nome Thursday night
The announcement that Miss Grey Will
kins Of Nashville was in the city was a
mistake. Miss Wilkins is at present in
Selma, and will not visit Birmingham until
late in December, when she will be the
guest of Mrs. 8. Perry Fowlkes.
There will be a song service at the
Church of the Advent tomorrow evening.
All ladies interested in the entertainment
to be given by Pelham chapter of the
Daughters of the Confederacy on Decem-
Der q are requested to meet in the par
lors of Elks' hall this morning at 10 o'clock.
The regular momthly meeting Of the
Woman's auxiliary of the Y M. c. A. will
meet this morning at 10 o'clock at the rooms
of the association.
NJ P. Messer and family will reside dur
ing the winter with DR.. Newman, at Sic
North Twenty-second street.
Miss Leila Blankenship, of Alfalfa is the
guest of Mrs. w. R. Mckenzie, West End.
Miss Annie Searcy, of Tuscaloosa came
up from Montgomery yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Morrow and the
Misses Smith have returned from Mont
gomery.
Miss Waters, of New orleans, has return
ed home after a pleasant visit to MISS
Edith Ward.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02
The Circus Next Tuesday

One of the features of the Society CIR
GUS" which the Athletic club will present
at the Auditorium next Tuesday evening.
will be the monologue of Austin Sims. one
of the best things of its kind ever heard
in Birmingham. Mr.. Sims Is an artist at
this single-handed game. Another feature
of similar nature will be the spell by
Sam Cowan, introducing the various at
fractions in the concert and the side-show
The athletic forces of the club have been
greatly strengthened by The arrival of
Professor Ed Miles, the trainer of Sc
wanees successful football team. He will
take part i'm several of the turns
The sale of tickets for the circus has
been very large the past week, and the IN
dicatfons are that Everybody Is going"
All tickets may be reserved without extra
charge at the Auditorium Tuesday morn
ing and afternoon.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02
A NEW FEATURE
To the Alabama Gas Fixtures and
Plumbing Co.'S. Business

The Alabama Gas Fixture and Plumbing
company has just bought out the electrical
business of D. A. Hunt 81 Co., and will in
future do all kinds of electrical work. Mr.
d. A. Hunt has accepted a position with
the company, and will have charge of this
department of the business. The company
as to be congratulated upon securing the
services of Mr.. Hunt, as he is one of the
most expert electricians in the south, and
has perhaps done more difficult work than
any other electrician In the state. He is
we'll known to all the business men of this
section, and carries big clientage with
him.
The Alabama Gas Fixture and Plumbing
company will make a speciality of all kinds
of electrical work. and will carry big
stock of supplies of all kinds, including
the latest ideas in electrical chandeliers,
gas and electric combinations, ETC.
This company has completed some of the
largest heating and plumbing contracts let
for public buildings in Alabama and adj
joining states. One of their most important
recent contracts of this kind was the equip
ping of the government building at Aber-
deem, Miss, with steam-heating apparau.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02
MISUNDERSTANDING Company

Co. has been completely changed this sea-
son, and includes several plays which will
be entirely new here. Their engagement at
O'Brien's opera house is for five matinees
and five nights, commencing next Tuesday,
December s, with a matinee, presenting
Francis Hodgson Burnette's great success,
Little Lord Fauntleroy," and Tuesday
night Mr.. Baldwins adaptation of Ouida' s
famous novel, Moths will be elaborately
produced. The same custom of admitting
ladies free the opening night will be OBJ
served next Tuesday night when accom-
panied by a person with paid 30 cent
ticket The same old prices will prevail.
Matinees, 10 and 20 cents, and 10. 20 and 30
cents at night.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02
KILLED THEM BOTH
Hell Hath No Fury Like Woman
Scorned."

Tampa, Fla, December 1-Mamie De-
Long shot and killed Lizzie Sessions and
Calvin Andrew In a fit of jealousy at Land
pebble Phosphate camp, near here, yester-
day afternoon.
Andrew had been paying considerable at
tention to the DeLong woman, but had
transferred his affections to Lizzie Ses-
sion. Mamie DeLong went to the Session
woman's house to horsewhip her and the
trouble resulted In the murder OF the two,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02
TRIAL HAS BEGUN
John Stoutenboro Arraigred For Killing
A. w. Coleman

Selma, December 1.-(Specal THE pre-
liminary trial of John Stoutenboro for the
killing of West Etheridge on the night of
November 18th was begun this morning be-
fore Justice Gayle. There are fourteen wit
nesses for the prosecution and thirteen for
the defense.
There is much interest felt In the trial
owing to the peculiar circumstances sur
rounding the killing, Etheridge being fugl-
tive from justice at the time for the killing
of A. w. Coleman about three years ago.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02
sulphur Fumes

Charles E. Gardner rented the Weeden &
Dent building, and finding a portion of it
occupied by some ladies and their children,
he notified them to move, desiring their
rooms. Not moving quick enough, Mr..
Gardner proceeded to use drastic measures
to enforce his Wishes at least 1t was said
that such was his intent when he lit
sulphur fire and Allied the building with
poisonous fumes. The smoke, ascending
through the elevator shaft, almost suffo-
Gated one of the children IN the rooms
above, the ladies themselves suffering
greatly.
chemist being placed on the witness
stand, testified that the fumes from burn
ing sulphur were very dangerous. and in
certain quantities 1t produced DEATH
Mr.. Gardner disclaimed any intention of
injuring the parties referred to, declaring
that the burning of sulphur was essential
In the refining of solder, and claimed to
have been engaged in this undertaking
when the sulphur was burnt.
Several witnesses testified in this case
but Judge Feagin not feeling entirely con-
WINGED as to a statement made by the &C.
cused, the case was continued until to-
morrow.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02
Patience Ceased to BE a Virtue

WIN Maxwell bore with the abuse of
Archie Logan as long as patience remain
ed a virtue, and when that period had
been passed, 7e pushed a coke carriage
down hill upon Archie to the detriment of
the latters person, and Wills arrest fol-
lowed. Evidence adduced by the testimo-
ny of several witnesses was rather against
VIII, though they all "allowed" that
Arches abuse was hard to take;'' and
VIII contributed $40 to the city's exchequer
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02

Yesterday morning Mack Lewis stood be-
fore the bar of justice charged with as
saulting Dan Harper with a razor, the lat
ter asserting with vehemence that Mack
had been camping on his trail' for many
moons. According to the testimony, when
the two men met Mack whipped out his
razor, declaring at the same moment, II
have you now!' and, without any useless
preliminaries, was preparing to spoil the
anatomy of Daniel, the latter's agility of
foot standing him In good stead. Aiming
himself with stone, Dan returned to the
fray, and later preferred charges of assault
and battery against Mack
The latter a peaceable old negro, testi-
fed that Daniel was the disturber of his
domestic felicity.
~ dun tole him If cotched him wild my
wife agin what l was gwine do, an he
wouldn't min'," said Mack.
Two gentlemen testified to Mack's good
character and things looked decidedly blue
for Daniel. After sitting the matter, how
ever, Judge Feagdn discharged the accused,
remarking he did so that his pleasure in
so doing would have been much greater If
Mack had only administered a thoroughly
genteel dressing down to the aforesaid
Daniel, using natures own weapons, how
ever, in the operation, suggesting that ra-
zors served better for tonsorial purposes
than for carving tools.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02
Notice to Contractors

Bids will be received until December 10,
1899 for building two story, brick extern
sion, about 7sx152 feet to cotton mill build
ing. Also, frame warehouse. 5ox7o feet.
Also. about 30, two and three room, frame
cottages. Plans and specifications can be
seen. and details given at Office of r. H.
Mabry, secretary and treasurer, Selma,
Ala.
Separate bids required on mill building,
on cottages, and on warehouse. Right re-
served to reject any and all bids
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02
Mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup

ilas been used for over FIFTY YEARS by
MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their Chill
DREN WHILE TEETLiING. with PER-
feet SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHES the CHILD,
SOFNTENS the GUMS. ABLAfS all PAIN;
CURE WIND collie. and is the best rem
edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists
In every part of the world. BE sure and
ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind. Twenty five cents
q bottle
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02
SHORT STORIES GATHERED
FROM THE POLICE COURT

preservation being assisted by the strong
arm of his boarding house mistress, who
had appeared on the scene.
Appleby declared that he did not attempt
to shoot Mr.. Finnegan, and swore that
Finnegan had struck him first. Witnesses
for both Finnegan and Appleby were on
hand, but their statements were at vari-
ance Finnegan seemingly having the bet
ter OF the matter, for Appleby left the clas-
sic chamber of justice a poorer man by $40
Three-Cornered flight
Willie Byrd, alis Mamie" Jesse Moss
and Rose Carlyle became involved in hand
to hand scrimmage, all emerging from the
fray more or less disfigWed, Jesse Moss
having been bitten on the cheek by Willie
Byrd, so it was claimed. The evidence in
this case consisted in charges and counter
charges and Judge Feagan ended the misery
by assessing each of the principals $40.
Double Barrellcd Charge
Badly" Davis appeared before Judge
Feagn on the double charge of dispensing
liquors after the lawful hour and selling
whisky on the Sabbath day. One witness
only appeared for the city, and while his
testimony bore directly on the case, his
character was such that no reliance could
be placed In his statements, he reluctantly
admitting to Attorney Bowman that he
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02
Paid R7.bn For His Fnn

o. Lovey, who, one or two nights ago
boarded an East Lake car and pIayfully
smashed the stove as a preliminary to fur
ther mirthfulness on his part, gave up
$3.50 for the indulgence of his propensitdes
in the above line, and never murmured.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02
A ComplieatedU Case

Mr. Finnegan found a dog for which a
reward was offered, and Mr.. Appleby, who
hankered for said reward became incensed
at the fortunate Finnegan. and, according
to the testimony adduced before Judge
Feagin, seized a gun, preparatory to blow
ing the latter to nowhere. Not wishing to
emigrate TO land of which little is
known, Mr.. Finnegan bumped himself and
struggled with Appleby, his efforts at self
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02
The Air Ship

Somehow there is strength in the title of
the musical farce comedy, 1.-THE Air Ship"
which appeals with a sort of magnetic in
auence to the amusement loving public.
This fact is demonstrated by the demand
for seats for the initial performance in this
city of ]. M. Gates skit at O'Brien's opera
house next Monday afternoon and night,
and by Its having been pronounced superior
to many Of the late farce comedy offerings.
Wherever the play has been presented thea
tiers have had their seating capacity tested,
and critics have praised the play not only
for it's construction but for the artists en-
gagged to present it.. The scenery, mechani-
cal and electrical effects and costumes are
said to be attractive, while the music is of a
bright and catchy order that appeals to the
public ear. The many speciaities are up-to-
date.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02
Flower bulbs cheap. Godden's.


The next examination of county teachers
will be held at the Office of County Superin-
tendent of Education Jere Fountain in the
court house beginning ON Monday, Decem-
Der 4, at 10 a.. m, sharp. u-23-tf.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02

'sBill APPS" subject Friday evening next
is 1.-THE Cracker and the Cavalier
12-2-eod
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02
1.-THE PLAY0'

The Wiedemanns presented "Ten Nights
in Bar Room last night to good house,
with George Gordon in the role of Joe
Morgan" who did justice to the part. Lit
tie leila Maria, as Mary Morgan" won
the sympathy of the audience. The special
ties were good, as usual.
The fairy play. Cinderella" will be the
bill for the matinee today at 2:30.
Tonight this company will conclude their
engagement with the production of the
comedy drama, "a Girl Up to Date"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02

"He that lives well Is not ignorant" He
knows that Hoods Sarsaparilla will keep
him in health.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02

Lawn grass at Godden's drug store.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02

Bulb planting time. Ask Godden's.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02

Flower bulbs at Godden's.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02

The Georgia Humorist "Bill
Arp" at Seals Hall, Friday,
eighth.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02

There will be a song service at tn
Church of the Advent tomorrow evening.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-02

Miss Walters of New Orleans, who has
been the guest of Mrs. Thomas Ward, re-
turned nome Thursday night
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-01
LIST FOR MONDAY.

The trial list for Monday is as fol-
Vows:
@471.-Smith VS.. Condor. Sullivan x
O'Connen; c. c. Milton.
2832-Leonard VS.. Gilmore ct al.
Shaughnessey; II. Parker.
2S5S-Donahue VS.. Lamson. sullivan
& O'ConneI: Wood & Wood
2943-Dolan VS.. McGourty c. 5.
Dodge: sullivan & O'COnnel
2990-Leicester water supply district
Ns. inhabitants Of Leicester. Thayer &
Cobb; Blackmer q Vaughan.
3024-Bacon-Tyle Co. vs.. Fuller.
Harris; Powers, Han s, Jones.
3325-Produce Exchange Trust Co. W.
Biebierbach ct ais. Hopkins, Smith &
Hopkins; Dodge & Taft, r. Hoar,
Thayer * Rugg.
3325-ProGuce Exchange Trust Co. vs..
Worcester Brewing Company. Hopkins,
Smith & Hopkins; Thayer & Rugg.
SS21-Produce Exchange Trust Co. VS..
George Biebierbach Ct ais Hopkins.
Smith c. Hopkins. Dodge & Taft.
ThayeT & RCyg
s456-Lamb vs.. city Of Worcester.
Fhayer & Cobb; Rugg.
3301-Costigan VS.. Warren. Spencer d
Brookfield Street Railway Company.
Hopkins, Smith & Hopkins, 2iyrick.
Bracket, Thayer & Rugg.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-01

$50 personal; William II. Smith on
estate of Alfred Whippe, CXbridge, es-
tate valuation $1,000 real, $500 personal;
Elizabeth Carr. on estate Of James
Carr Worcester. estate valuation $35
personal; Joseph NJ. Hubbard. on es-
tate of William H. Warren, Worcester,
estate valuation $4,000 real, $1,000 per-
sonal; James Donovan, on estate Of
Minnie Donovan. North BroOlItield. es-
tate valuation $3.50 real, $3.50 personal;
Henry j. Wright, on estate of Mary A.
Watson Templeton.
Guardians William Free
man. Of Albert Freeman, minor, WoT-
cester. estate valuation $500 real, $3.50
personal.
Administrator accounts fled-Third
of Francis L. Chaplin, on estate Of
Israel c. Trow. Southbridge, receipts
SIG 283. So payment $1903. so.
Trustees accounts fled-Thirteenth
Of Boston Safe Deposit & Trust Com
pany, under viii of William Mixter,
Hardwick, for benefit Of Fanny J..
Howard. May S. Mixter, George MixteT',
s. j. Mixter. receipts and payments on
income S2429.39 each; fourteenth
account of Boston Safe Deposit & Trust
Company. under Will of William MiXter,
for benefit of F. L. Howard, receipts
and payments each $4712. 50.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-04-01
THINK THIS OVER,
\ Rational Remedy for Natton,l
Trouble.

To say that hemorrhoids or the disease
commonly known as piles is national
disease may be slightly overdrawn, but if
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Because it is common and not immedf-
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Moreover, the rather general impression
that a surgical operation is the only cure
has much to do with delaying attention
until the disease becomes deep-seated and
chronic
Sufferers from piles should know thar
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The astringent effects OF the acids i'm
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The principal danger from piles is the
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