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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
A LETTER FROM
JUSTICE CHAMBERS
FavorS the Disarmament. of AL
the Natives.
HE DESCRIBES THE EVENTS
Which Have Occurred Since the Arrival
of Admiral Kantz-Thinks Tomis'
Coronation Vindication
of His Cause.
He DESCRIBES THE EVENTS

Atlanta, Ga, April 13.-Adrs. NJ. C. Alex
ander, of this city, has received letter
from her brother, Hon. w. L. Chambers,
chief justice of Samoa. The letter is dated
March q, and left Apia on the Path, the day
after the installation of the king in whose
favor Chief Justice Chambers decided.
Judge Chambers letter tells of the at
tack on the native village on March p and
details the damage done, mentioning the
capture at this time of eleven boats owned
by the savages He says the work will be
kept up until all the towns of the leading
chiefs have been visited, unless the rebels
surrender.
Judge Chambers favors the disarma-
ment of the rebels as we'll as the loyal ma
tves.
Judge Chambers letter is. in part, fol-
lows:
"A man of courage with no one tO be
anxious about, can easily take care of
himself here. OF course, 1 do not live at
our house, which is a mile from the beach.
but have taken nice little cottage right on
the water, with the warships alongside
only few hundred yards away.
march 81 accepted an invitation from
my friend, Captain Sturdee, of the Por-
poise, and spent night before last on
board, and yesterday morning we put 10
sea and went down the coast some twenty
miles, and there attacked the rebels. We
took with us a large number of loyal ma
tives, who landed under cover of the ships
guns and did considerable damage Among
other things. they burned the houses of
three chiefs and captured two big boats,
one of them capable of carrying over 100
warriors.
ut was decided last night at a confer
ence of all officials Except Germany to put
on the My King on their throne at
o'clock today, and you must imagine bet
ter than ] can tell you how happy I am,
for this is not only the realization of my
fondest hope. but complete vindicat on of
my legal position. Admiral Kautz is a
splendid old man of the sea. He has
stood by me from the day of his arrival, as
you will see from his proclamation, which
was issued only few days later. Captain
of the Royalst, and Consuls Osborne and
Maxse were already my staunch friends
"March 24.-The mail signal is up, and
the Mar posa will be in harbor in about an
hour so I can only add line. The young
king was installed Yesterday evening at
o'clock. Grand display of ships each one
firing twenty-one salutes; thousands of
loyal natives happy; but no man is happier
than l. The man decided as rghtful king
has been put on the throne by the power
of my own country and dear old Eng
land "
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
PERRYMA N-DAFFIN
Marriage of Two Popular Young Peo-
pie at Opelika

Opelika, April 19.-(Spe cial)-J w. Perry
man, deputy United States marsall for tn
district, and Miss Birdie Daffin, one of
Opelikas popular young ladies, were mar
rled last evening at the brides residence
Rev. ]. ]. Woll officiating.
George c. Smith, president of the Atlanta
and West Point railroad, has let the con-
tract for four magnificent steel bridges,
to be erected on his line between here and
Selma
w. F. Vandiver, 4he merchant prince of
Montgomery, will erect a handsome sum-
mer home here tbs spring it is reported.
Governor Johnston's actions are received
with anything but favor in this county,
except, of course, among a few ardent sup
porters. The genial Jodie's popularity in
Lee is on the wane, and one-man autocracy
cannot be forced down the thoats of the
people of this section.
General and Mrs. George P. Harrison
have returned from South Carolina
Hubert Drennen and Miss Drennen of
Birmingham attended the Smith-Samford
wedding here last evening.
Farmers in this section are at least three
weeks behind in their work, but are labor
ing faithfully to catch up.
The Age-Herald Is eagerly sought and
widely quoted here. Its popularity is grow
ing every day.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
EAST LAKE POLITICS
Question of Incorporation Will be Voted
on Tomorrow

There is an exceedingly hot local cam
paign on al East Lake just row over the
question of incorporation or non-incorp5ra-
ton. Tho election which is to decide this
question will be held tomorrow, and the
result, it is said, depends entirey on low
the negroes vote. 1t is expected that about
800 votes will be cast, of which about 241
are white.
The white people of the community have
been agitating the question of incorpora4
ton for year more, and a bill was
passed by the recent legislature authorize
ing tho holding of an election to decide
whether or not the town should be incor-
porated. 1t is pretty well known how all
the white people in East Lake stand on
incorporation, for so many public meetings
have been held during the past year and
the people are so thoroughly acquainted
with each other that all of their views are
well known.
1t is said that a majority of the white
voters are opposed to Incorporation, though
to what extent, if at all, is not known.
Anyhow, it is generally admitted that the
negro voters living within the limits of the
proposed municipality hold the balance Of
power, and on their vote depends the re-.
suit of the election.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
EDMUNDs REMAINS ExHUMED
Committed Suicide Here in 1896 Sent
to Versailles, KY.

The remains of ]. H. Edmunds, who kill
ed himself in this city in September, 1885,
were shipped last night to Versailles, KY,
his former home, for final interment.
Edmunds was known as the best dressed
man in Birmingham, and was a familiar
character on the streets and around the
hotel Hobbies. He was state agent for the
Union Casualty company, of st. Louis,
and on the evening of September 9, 1885,
was found In his room at No. 1910 Fifth
ear and the keen-edged instrument OF
death clutched in his right hand. His re!a-
tives were notified and in accordance with
their orders the remains were placed in
vault in Oak Hill cemetery, where they re-
manned until yesterday, when the casket
was taken out and prepared for shipment
by Miller & Co., undertakers, acting under
orders of the dead mans sister.
Edmunds came to Birmingham from st.
Louis in 1893 as state agent for the Fidelity
and Casualty company and built up large
and prosperous business. In 1895 he con-
nected himself with the Union Casualty
company and continued to prosper. His
tragic death was a shock to his friends,
who were unable to account for the rash
act.
He was man of striking appearance and
was in the prime of life, being about "a
years of age.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
FLORAL PARADE
Meeting of Ladies and Gentlemen Inter-
ested Held Last Night

meeting of ladies and gentlemen inter-
ested in the floral parade and ball to be
held during the carnival celebration, met
last night at the residence of Hon. John
w. Tomlinson to complete arrangements.
1t was decided to give the parade .at
o'clock p m Monday, May s. to be fol-
lowed in the evening by grand ball.
1t was also decided to request the car
nival committee to arrange for the arrival
of Rex Vulcan w at IL O'Clock instead of
2, in order that his majesty might hold his
own parade in time to review the floral
parade at o'clock.
A committee of seven, consisting of
Messrs. Wilcox, Moore, Barr, Young, Ellis,
Patton and Randall was appointed to COM
plete all details for the ball and to issue
invitations.
A committee was also appointed to select
prizes to be awarded to the handsomest
decorated vehicle, which will call upon the
merchants for donations.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
ANOTHER HOTEL
Watts Railway Guide Says Old Cald
well Will be Rebuilt

The Following item from Watts Official
Railway Guide of the South, published in
Atlanta, probably refers to the rumor that
another hotel will be built on the site of
the old Caldwell hotel, corner First avenue
and Twenty-second street:
ut is rumored that eastern capitalists are
preparing plans for a magnificent hotel
structure to be located at Birmingham,
Ala. Since the destruction of the Hotel
Caldwell idle rumor has built many ho-
tells to take it's place, but the current ru-
NOR is founded ON reliable information, ow-
ing to the prosperous outlook for business
and travel In that city-and it will prove
a good investment
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
EXCURSION 70 MONTGOMERY
Sunday, April 10, 1899, $3.50 Round
Trip-Via Louisville & Nashville.

There will be a special train consisting of
the very best coaches leaving the union
passenger station Sunday morning, April 16,
at o'clock for Montgomery, Ala, via the
Louisville and Nashville railroad. "A rate
of $3.50 for the round trip has been made
for this, occasion, which will enable every
'potly to go on this excursion Strictly first
class order will be preserved, as special Of
ficers of the company will go along to look
after this part Separate coaches will be
provided for both white and colored people
which will prevent any mixing of the
crowds.
The opening game of the Southern Base
Ball League will be played in Montgomery
Sunday, April 16, enabling everybody going
) down on this excursion to witness the first
game of season between two of the strong
est teams in the south. Everybody go
along and enjoy yourself.
-Tor further information call on or adj
dress any agent of the Louisville and Nash
Vile railroad, or call at union ticket Of
flee. 4-11-6t
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
Thoughtful Man

From the Chicago Democrat.
The suburbanite walked into one of our
big department stores the other day and
asked to be shown some axes. He was
taken to the hardware department, where
a large number of the desired implements
were on display He examined them care
fully, and then asked:
"Have you got any with padded ham
dles?
The clerk answered that he had not.
'Well, then, guess I'll have to go to
some other store. You see, my wife's hands
are very delicate, ana do not want thsn
blistered."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
ELECTED OFFICERS
The Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock
Association

The Alabama Poultry, Pigeon and Pet
Stock association, which has successfully
conducted poultry shows for the past sew
eral years, has elected the following Off
GERS for the present year:
y Presidential. ]. McCafferty.
hfVice-President-W. L. Woodruff.
1Secretary-C. H. Cole.
~ Treasurer-W G. Estes. '
The annual show to be held in December
was discussed and 1t was decided to spare
no efforts to make it the best exhibition
ever given in the state.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
WOODENwARE COMPANY
New Industry Takes Out Articles of
Incorporation

The Birmingham Wooden Ware company,
with capital stock of 5000. has been in
oorporated by w. L. Doane, w. C. Smith,
Charles e. Pickey, C. A. Wickersham and
A. G. Edwards.
The company will manufacture baskets,
trays, bale headings, slaves, handles,
boxes, barrels, kegs and othe> articles of
ware made from wood and iron. A plant
will be built and in a short time the COM
pany will begin work. A number Of skilled
mechanics will be given employment, be-
sides a number of boys. -
Articles of Incorporation of the new COM
pany were filed in the probate Office yester-
day.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14

Francis. corner Fifth avenue and Nine
tenth street. Miss Smith has visited Bir-
mingham before and by her charming per-
sonality made many friends, who will give
her generous welcome.
49,
Judge J. J. Banks has returned from
Tuscaloosa.
Miss Mary Malett, of Virginia, who has
been the guest of the Misses Lewis, is now
visiting in Tuscaloosa.
Miss Jessie Lazarus has returned from
Mobile. 10
Colonel and Mrs. Alex Garland of Mont
gomery have returned home, after de-
lightful visit to relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. C. Legg, Jr., are visit
ing in Athens.
Mrs. George F. Wilson, who has been
the guest of relatives in the city, has re-
turned to her home in Admission.
William p Ellis, formerly OF Birming-
ham, but now of Columbia, 8. C., passed
through the city on Wednesday night en-
route for Hot Springs, Ark, where he goes
to be treated for rheumatism He has been
suffering for some weeks with THIS malady
but his friends are encouraged to think
that he will soon recover.
Mrs. Charles Samuels Simmons has sent
out cards for tea for Miss Grace Isabel
slbley on Friday afternoon, April q, from
to 6.
Mrs David Roberts has issued invitations
to card party to be given at II O'Clock
on the morning of the 10th, in honor of
Mrs. Edward Frost, Of Savannah, Ga.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14


The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Ere SYRUP Co., illustrate
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dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
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every Objectionable quality and sub
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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
DON'T MARRY

Until you have obtained our samples and
prices of latest style and finest quality En-
graved Wedding Invitations, sent free Lar
gest plant In the United States for this class
of work. therefore we quote lowest prices
100 Engraved Visiting Cards (name only,
latest script, for one dollar. Address, S.
cents per line extra. ]. p Stevens G. Bro.
jewelers. and Engravers. AZ Whitehall ST.,
Atlanta Ga.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
Then There Was a Lun

From the Detroit Free Press.
ut is unutterably sad" she said, "unut-
terably sad" and went on talking and talk
ir~ about it.
- wish it was" remarked her husband
wren he had a chance to speak, as he laid
aside his newspaper opelessy.
WAS what?' she inquired in some as
tonishment.
"Unutterably sad" and there was a lull.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
Had a Right to BE There

From the Chicago Tribune.
whats your specialty?" inquired the
visitor at the dime museum, addressing 2
man who was sitting behind a railing near
the entrance and appeared to be doing
some figuring.
IF you had happened in a little sooner"
replied the man, you might have seen me
in my great weekly act of paying off the
other freaks. I'm the proprietor"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14
BY No Means

From the Chicago Tribune.
do you mean to tell me-" said the I'M
fortunate litigant, that the whole prop
erty In dispute has been wasted in costsY'
II said it was absorbed, my friend-1ot
wasted" replied the lawyer, who had got
the most of it.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-14

Miss Mayme Smith, of Somerset, KY,
who will be one of the attendants at the
Patton Burgomy wedding, will arrive on
Sunday and will be the guest OF Mrs. J. b.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-12
FUNERALS.

Rev. DR.. Alnnon Gunison of the First
Universalist church conducted the
burial service at the funeral of Grace
Louise, daughter of Francis w. and
Addie F. Southgate, yesterday after
parents home, Crown street. and
vocal selections were given by Mrs.
Henry F. Harris and Mrs. A. J. Bassett.
Burial was in Hope cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs. Johanna Dona-
hue took place from her late home SO
Providence street, yesterday morning at
8 o'clock. The services at the house were
conducted by Rev G. A. Sullivan. At 8
o'clock solemn high mass was cele-
brated by Rt, Rev. Mgr Griffin with
Rev. C. A. Sullivan deacon, Rev. ]. F.
Hurley sub-deacon and Rev M. T.
O'Brien master of ceremonies. The
eulogy was pronounced by Rt. Rev.
Mgr. Griffin. The ushers at the church
were William A. Ronayne, William I.
Fitzgerald, Charles A. O'Neil, John r.
Harrisan, Michael F. LAWN and Thos.
]. Fitzgerald The bearers were DR.. P.
]. Finnigan of East Cambridge, DR.. M.
j. O'Meara, DR.. T. ]. Foley DIR. J. 7.
McGhllicuddy, M. j. Finnigan and P. ].
LAWN. Burial was at st. Johns ceme-
terry
tim of the kerosene stove explosion, was
held from her home on Sutton road yes
terday morning dt $50 o'clock with a
requiem high mass at the Church Of
the Holy Name of Jesus at 10 o'clock.
Rev. ]. f. Perreault OBLIGATED. The hon
orary bearers were Amelia Labelle,
Leaua Labelle, Ida Labelle and Donald
Dupre. The bearers were George Lovely,
Frederick Lovely, RegTnenue Lovely
and George Mcguire. The floral tri-
butes consisted of a wreath of roses
from the employees of the Hopedale
Manufacturing company and plaque
of roses from Thomas Neddo, Alfonso
Dupre, Antoinette King, Ameria La
belle and Pauline Lovely, Burial was in
ST. Johns cemetery.
The funeral of Miss Jane e. Monahan
took place from the home of her par
ents in Rochdale yesterday morning at
$50 o'clock with requiem high mass
in st. Aloysius Church at 8 o'clock.
Rev. p. F. Haffey conducted the SER
vices. The bearers were Joseph Fitz-
gerald, Dennis Bergin, Thomas Sand
ers and James Strap. Burial was in
st. Roch cemeter, Oxford.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-12
SWEDISH NEWS.

A public examination of Rev. Mr.
Whyman's class of young people was
held in the Quinsigamond Methodist
church, Sunday morning Each mem
Der was presented a Bible. The church
was handsomely decorated by Mrs
August Adrian. o. F. Dahlquist, in be-
half of the class, gave the past pastor
a purse in recognition of his efforts on
it's behalf. Rev. Victor Whiting, who was
to have addressed the congregation in
the evening, was prevented from so
doing by a slight illness, and the ser
vices were conducted by the pastor. Mr..
Whiting will celebrate his golden we'd
ding this evening in the church parlors.
All the Swedish preachers of southern
New England have been invited.
Rev. John Udi of the Second Swedish
Congregational church returned from
Fitchburg yesterday The building COM
mittee OF his church met last evening to
discuss the question of new pews to re-
place those now in use. Mr.. Udd will
preach in the Salem street Swedish
church Sept. 30.
The Past Ladies' association met with
Mrs. Carrie Corey yesterday afternoon.
1t was voted to hold meetings in room
&c. Day building in the future. Refresh
'IltIIS were sClNSo NY IA4O AlpStSSS a. viz
conclusion of the session.
At the business meeting of the Swe-
dish Lutheran church, on Mulberry
street, last evening, the committee
which was to propose lots for a parson-
age, reported three available ones. One
of the three has been practically de-
cided upon, but its location will not be
made public until more decisive action
has been taken.
The following We're appointed to see
about the purchase of this lot, if salts
factory terms can be agreed to: Rev.
E. j. Nystrom, John Jeppson, Sven
Hanson, A. p. Lundberg. The build
ing committee was made up of the pas
tor, Messrs. Jeppson, Hanson, Carlson,
Samuelson, Bcrckstrom and Lundberg.
The pastor was appointed chairman of
the committee on subscriptions. 1t was
unanimously voted that the lot be pur-
chased at once, and arrangements
made to build as soon as possible. An
other meeting will be called when the
plans are ready for adoption.
The Epworth league will meet We'd
nesday evening.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-09-12
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.

The following meetings of interest
are bulletined at the Y. M. G. A.. to
take place soon: Oct. 9, reorganization
of the Bancroft congress; Oct. 16, inter
mediate Sunday school lesson class
holds its first meeting, Dean Alfred L.
Wright of Boston leader; organization
Of banjo, mandolin and guitar club, UNI
der the leadership Of Henry N. Davis
Oct. 20, opening of the Bible study class.
department Of the Life of Christ. Rev,
Leo Boone Thomas leader; gospel meet
ing for men; Oct. "a, organization of
glee club, Dana ]. Pratt leader; Nov.
Is, opening of Association entertain-
ment course, with mock trial in Me-
chanics hall.
AT the mems meeting next Sunday
afternoon, Rev. Frank D. Penney Of
Lincoln square Baptist church will
speak on THE young mans threefold
power" Miss Edith Briefly will be the
soloist
AT the meeting of the Camera club,
last night a demonstration on the
making of transparencies and lantern
slides was given by W. E. Watkins and
w. A. Winn. Fifteen members of the
CLUB were present
The first fall meeting of the executive
committee was held last night and rou-
tine business gone through with The
finance committee, which also was to
have met, found no quorum, and post
poned the meeting to later date.