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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18
A BLESSING FOR CHARITY.
Local Cold Wave Awakened the People
Amusing Incident.

''The severe weather, though 1t caused
temporary suffering, has been blessing in
disguise for the poor of Birmingham" said
a charity worker, yesterday. 1.-The people
of the city have become awakened to the
fact that restitution exists in our midsts
and have responded nobly to the call made
by the papers. Many of the suffering ones
have been relieved for the present, but the
work should be kept up until every deserv-
ing one has been made comfortable
A few more contributions were received
at The Age-Herald office yesteray, among
them lot of nice fresh meats from Haley
Bros. The box was filed with separate
packages containing steaks, roasts, etc.
Mrs. Mccormack sent bundle of clothing
and an unknown man contributed SO in cash.
The distribution of these gifts is made as
rapidly as deserving ones can be found, the
recipients being very grateful for them
Two cases of families that were hungry
were reported at North Birmingham yes
terday, but as they were so far away and
their names not given nothing has been
done for them However, they will be cared
for today.
An amusing incident occurred yesteray in
the distribution of clothing. poor man
was found very much in need of clothing
and bundle was sent to him. In wrapping
the wearing apparel in separate packages
the bundles got mixed and the things he
received were lot of girl baby clothes.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18

of the garbage carts and other vehicles for
the removal Of filth. trash, offal, dead ami
mails, etc. including any contract for the
removal of the filth.
a. They shall go duty outdoor daily.
except Sundays, at 1880 a. m, and continue
on their rounds until p. M, taking one
hour at noon for dinner, and during their
hours of duty they shall at all times be on
their respective beats, making close inspec-
ton of streets. avenues. alleys, yards, sta
bles, closets, etc.
90 1t is hereby distinctly made the duty
of said sanitary policemen to carefully ana
continually watch after the sanitary condi-
ton of their respective beats, by walking
riding over them.
Co. When from cause of sickness or
other disability absence from the city
any sanitary policeman is unable to per-
form the daily duties of his office, some
efficient person shall be, by the board OF
health or mayor, appointed in his stead to
perform duties, which said substitute shall
be paid the same compensation allowed the
regular officer and the amount deducted
from the salary of the officer thus relieved,
it being the intention of this paragraph
to enforce daily inspections of the city.
a. 1t is hereby distinctly understood
that sanitary policemen are not indoor
office men-but sanitary policemen or pa
trolmen.
So Each of the said sanitary policemen
shall be required to wear regular police
uniform as prescribed for other policemen
of the city, except that upon the cap or
helmet of each shall be placed the letters
III. d." sgnlfying Health Department"
Be it further ordained, That this ordi-
nance, thus amended, shall go into effect
Immediately after its adoption, and that all
ordinances or parts of ordinances in con-
flict with the same be and are hereby re-
pealed-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18
CONSIDERED PLANS.
Scheme to Have Common Meeting Place
for Benevolent Organizations.

The movement looking towards the es
tablishment of common home or meeting
place for the several Jewish charitable and
benevolent organizations of the city re-
ceived it's first impetus at meeting of the
Jewish citizens held last night at Temple
Emanuel after the regular Friday night
sryices.
The meeting was called to order by Jo-
seph Beitman, a prominent member of the
B'nai Birth who briefly outlined the plan
in mind by the promoters. According to
this plan it is proposed to purchase a
house and lot in the residence portion of
the city and to remodel the building to fill
the purposes Of the several organizations.
There was strong opposition to the move
ment, it being argued that the time was
not ripe nor the necessity sufficiently ur
gent to warrant the expenditure of the
amount of money which would be required
Mr.. Beitman thought that satisfactory
terms could be arranged whereby only a
small cash payment would be necessary
Strong arguments were presented pro and
con which finally resulted in the appoint
ment of committee of seven to devise
plan to be submitted to a called meeting
A resolution was also adopted requesting
the several organizations to take up the
matter for consideration and to appoint
committees to cooperate with the commit
tee of seven.
The principal organizations which are
being considered are the B'nai Birth, the
Youths Auxiliary and the Young Mems
Hebrew association which at present joint
ly occupy rooms in First avenue between
Twentieth and Twenty-irst streets.
Several liberal donations towards the
fund were made at the meeting, which
added to the amount already in sight by
the promoters gives them great encourage
ment
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18
JEWISH ATTITUDE
ON DISPENSARY
Subject Of Discourse Of Temple Eman-
uel Last Night.
BY RABBI MORRIS NEWFlELD
Holds That Wine is One Of the
Gifts from God.
ITS TEMPERATE USE sANcTIFIED
According to Ancient Teachings Which
Were Practiced by Jesus of MAJ
eceth it is Associated With F i
est Customs of People.

The dispensary bill which has sidetracked
almost every other question in the pubic
mind for the past few weeks, was the sub
ject of a discourse by Rabbi Morris New
field at Temple Emanuel last night, In
which he undertook to explain the attitude
of the Jew on the bill in particular, aud
on all such movements in general. He
took his text from the 18th chapter of Lee
giticus Thou shalt surely admonish thy
fellow man, but shall bring no sin upon
him."
should be Discussed In the Pulpit.
1.-THE question, he said, was one for con-
sideration in the pulpit, since 1t claimed to
De a moral measure, inasmuch as certain
of its advocates admitted that 1t looked to
ultimate prohibition.
I'm the light of a moral measure he
thought better results could be obtained by
education than by legislation.
THAT there existed a crying evil, the Jew,
he said, was willing to admit. That this
evil wrought destruction to tens of thou
sands of weak-minded and weak-willed in
dividuals was not to be denied.
Judaism Teaches Moderation
judaism, he said taught moderation in
all things, not abstinence from the bless
ings that God had bestowed upon his
creatures for their use and benefit. The
use of wine according to Jewish teachings,
which were practiced by Jesus of Naza-
reth, was sanctified and associated with
the hottest customs of the people.
THAT the advocates of the dispensary
bill were honest in their endeavors to Sc
cure it's passage was not to be doubted.
Such movements, he argued, should come
alone by evolution. They should not be
radical and destructive to the interest that
they would sweep away.
Drunkards Not Found Among Jews
"In the Jewish home" he said, 1.-The tenn
perate use of wine and beer was INDUCED,
yet the drunkard was not found. This was
because the use of wine and stimulants
was sanctified a blessing to be enjoyed
by mankind.
1.-THE loose administration of the law"
he said, was responsible for much of the
evil which existed and the remedy lay not
so much in the suppression of the traffic it,
self in it's proper regulation
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18
Doro h. Morton Monday.

Mr.. Hubert Ni!ke, the celebrated dra-
matte baritone, is prominent member of
the Morton organization, and is possibly
the foremost baritone on the English oper-
attic stage. He has been successful oper-
attic star for several seasons, and has Gre
ated more parts in original productions in
English opera in America than any other
single individual.
Milloecker wrote 1.-THE Beggar Student
especially for Mr.. Wilke, and in the title
role of that opera he has appeared over
three thousand times.
MIR. Edward Webb, the Egnish tenor, is
another member of the Morton company
who has gained great distinction, as has
also Mr.. George Callhan, basso; Mr.. Ben
Dodge, comedian; Mr.. Phin Mares, and
Miss Josephine Baird, contraito. The lead
er of the orchestra is Mr.. Frederick Lind
sey, whose devotion to musical art is wide
ly known.
Two of the operas that have been decided
upon to be presented here are Onenbach' s
Incompatible French opera bouffe "Girofe-
Girofa" and Miloecker's THE Beggar Stu
dent" In these two operas especially the
Morton company shines supreme. The cos
tuning is elaborate and especially designed
for this organization. Mr.. Wilke will be
here Monday night with the Dorothy Nor
ton Opera company.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18
CHILDRESs' SUCCESSOR.
Some Speculation AS to Who Will Get
the Place.

The vacancy in the office of district SUI
perintendent of the Postal Telegraph COM
pany caused by the death of H. s. Chill
dress on February 4, has not yet been filed,
and there is considerable speculation as to
who will be his successor.
s. A. Duncan, special agent sent here
from New York, who come here about two
weeks ago is acting superintendent and will
probably continue to do so until new man
is appointed. The appointment will be made
by J. w. Hates, of Richmond, Va, gen.
eral superintendent for the south, but as
yet no intmation has been received here
as to when it will be made or who will be
selected for the position.
This district covers a large territory and
is regarded as one of the most important in
the southern division. So no appointment
will be made until an able man has been
determined on.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18
MULES FOR PHILIPPINES.
Seventeen Car Loads Passed Through
Here Yesterday

Mia passed through Birmingham yesterday
morning. There were seventeen cars in the
train and its destination is San Francisco.
Upon reaching that place the mules will
be boarded on transports and sent to the
army stationed in the Philippine islands.
These mules were formerly in use at
Camp Ship, Admission, but were ordered
shipped to Manila, as the animals in that
country are too small for the heavy work.
The train left here early this morning
over the Southern and were transferred to
the Mobile and Ohio at West Point. The
men in charge of the train are expecting to
have it in San Francisco within ten days.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18
EXPANSION BILL
GETS DEATH BLOW
Its Advocates Must Have Been
Asleep.
WILSON BROWN DID TRICK
lie Vas Acting Speaker and Only
Called for Aye Vote.
ON MOTION TO RE-cOMMIT
Without Hearing the Noes" He Declar
ed the Motion Carried-Some En-
phatic if Not Elegant Express
sions Among the Aldermen.

Montgomery, February 17.-(Special) Tho
Greater Birmingham bill received its death
blow In the house today, due to the bad
management on the part of its advocates.
Or they may have been asleep.
Acting Speaker Wilson Brown welded the
knife which went to its vitals.
The Jefferson delegation, by a vote of
four to two, decided last night to place the
bill on the calendar. The committee made
its report this evening and the speaker or
dered 1t on the calendar. The opponents of
the bill were working hard to defeat 1t. A
motion was made to take the bill from the
calendar and recommt 1t to the special
committee There was much confusion on
tn floor. The chair put the question, "all
who favor recommitting the bill will say l."
There were a couple of dozen voices re-
sponded AYE" and without putting the
other side of the question the speaker an
nounced that the motion to recommit had
been carried and so ordered it.
There is no chance for the bill to be
passed now. There are only four more legis-
lative days and no bill can pass this ses-
sion which failed to reach the calendar to-
day
The above news was received before the
board of aldermen met last night, and the
comment thereon was expressive, if not en-
tirely elegant.
"Why did Mr.. Speaker Pro TEN Wilson
Brown put but one side of the question:
"Why didn't the Birmingham members
demand that the other side be put? Why
didn't they demand an aye and nay vote?
Who was asleep? Do the Birmingham rep
resentatives attend the sessions of the
house? Or, perhaps, they were not in favor
of the bill?'
The concensus of opinion was that the
bill should have been passed or defeated. To
sidetrack 1t was unjust and unfair.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18
NOTORIOUS NEGRO KILLED.
Bunk Lee Had His Skull Crushed With
Baseball Bat.

Bunk Lee, one of the most notorious ne
gro criminals that Jefferson county has
produced, was killed in Coalburg prison
Wednesday night at the hands of Ernest
Thomas, another negro convict. Thomas
claims that Lee was about to stab him
with knife and in self-defense he hit
Lee over the head with a baseball bat,
crushing the skull and causing death in
stantly. Thomas has been brought to the
city to stand trial.
Lee has long been a pest to the officers
of Jefferson county, being often on trial
for various offenses. Last February he
pleaded guilty to the murder of John
Dotson, colored, and received life SEN
tence. He was serving this out at the time
of his death.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18
SCHOOLS RESUME MONDAY.
After Weeks Holiday-No Teachers
Meeting To-day.

The Birmingham public schools, as well
as all of the private schools of the city,
who have had holiday for the past five days,
owing to the Mardi Gras festivities which
were to have taken place and the extremely
cold weather which has prevailed.
Superintendent Phillips has announced
that the teachers of the public schools will
not hold their regular meeting today. The
schools having had a holiday for a week,
he has decided to hold no meeting today.
but to call the same for Monday afternoon
at 2.20 o. clock
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18

What must undoubtedly prove to be the
fashionable dramatic event of the season
will be seen at O'Brien's opera house To-
night, when Mr.. julius Calm will present
New York's latest senation, Under the
Red Robe" This drama. we are assured
will be produced with all the elegance of
style and exquisite taste with which 1t was
given in New York at the Empire theater
for two continuous seasons. Stanley Wey-
mans novel as translated into drama by
Edward Rose loses nothing of its romantic
charm and power to move, and in the
hands of Mr.. Gains capable company it
will no doubt be thoroughly appreciated
here. Mr. William Morris, who has Gre
ated so many leading parts and who SO
artistcally depicted them all will enact the
hero in Under the Red Robe" and Miss
Frances Gaunt, most talented artistic,
will play the heroine. The company otner-
wise is large, strong and effective, so that
a most perfect rendition of this famous
play may be looked for.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18
SOUTHSIDE BAPTISTS.
Services to be Held in Christian Church
Until Burned Building is Repaired.

The regular morning service and Sunday
school will not be held at the Southside
Baptist church tomorrow on account of the
fire which occurred there last Sunday.
At night, however, DR.. A. C. Davidson, the
pastor, will preach at the Christian church,
corner Avenue and Twenty-first, and after
that time the usual services will be held in
that building until the repairs in the burnt
building are completed. self-denial Of
fering will be received tomorrow week.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18
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The management of the OBrien Opera
House have induced the Aubrey Dramatic
company to cancel next week in other cit
les and extend their engagement five days
here, opening with matinee next Tues
day afternoon. A complete change of bill
will be given each performance and de-
lightful and enhancing specialties will be
offered by Miss Lillian Boyer and Mr.. Vic
tor Morley.
This company deserves the high praise
accorded it here, no better equipped or
ganiza ton has been seen here this season.
They will open Tuesday afternoon with the
society comedy drama, THE Mystery of
Thornton Park, or Womans Honor"
were to have taken place. and the extreme
ly cold weather which has prevailed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18
A Card.

Reports have been circulated that 1 have
severed my connection with the firm of A.
r. Dearborn & Co. I hereby desire to
notify the public that as heretofore l can
be found In charge of their typewriter re-
pair business, where l will be pleased to
receive their patronage. Remember, the
typewriter business cannot be learned in a
day. JOHN w. BRAZEAL,
With A. r. Dearborn & Co., 1921 First ave-
nue..
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18
Death In the Klondike

Seattle, WASH, February 17.-Advices
from Dawson announce the death of Rev.
Father William II. Judge well known
Catholic missionary. He was native of
Baltimore, Md.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18
Father Lennon In the City.

Rev. Father Lennon, superior of the or
der of Sisters of Charity arrived in the city
yesterday for the purpose of being present
on Monday next at the opening of the bids
for the construction of the administration
building and northeast wings of st. Vim
cents hospital. 1t is expected that twelve
or more contractors will submit bids and lie
satisfactory and the contract is awarded,
work will begin at once.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18

hereby announce myself as candidate
for mayor subject to the action OF the DEM
ocratic primary. ROSS Z. SMITH.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18
ANNOUNCE
FOR MAYOR

I hereby announce myself as candidate
for mayor, subject to the action of the
democra tic primary w, NJ DRENNEN.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-18

Oyster loaves, put up on i've minutes
notice. at Gelder's restaurant.
The evening times., 1899-01-30
NEWSBOY CARTER MAKES
A FORMAL COMPLAINT
A POLICEMAN HIS GRIEVANCE
In Letter to the Commissioners He
Arraigns d PatrOIman for
Tyranny.


Tyranny.
An interesting communication has been
received by the District Commissioners
from William Fl. Carter, who signed him
self as the General Manager of the Ma
tional Newsboys' Association
The letter complained of the action of
Policeman Johnson, of the First precinct,
in arresting newsboy, and is as follows:
Il want to inform you Of one of your
officers wrongness, and that is doing us
newsboys wrong by running us from our
sale places, and that is Officer Johnson,
No. IS, of the First precinct He makes it
continue thing of running my boy and
also me. He don't stop at running. He
has arrested me for the offence, and ac
cording to your laws we has the right to
select for ourselves corner on which to
sell our papers. L have been on this cor
ner for five years and Officer Johnson is
the only officer ever had any trouble with
me. This is not the first time he has tried
to run me from the corner. He has made
the attempt four times and have only re-
ported him once to Major Moore and the
lieutenant of the First precinct, and every
time since that he has been angry with me
and said he would keep me in trouble or
make me stay away from that corner,
Ninth and New York Avenue northwest.
and ever since the death of Major Moore
ne has been continually trying to drive me
away. 1t is strange he can see | do so
much and there is stationery officer there
and he never has no complaint"
The complaint was referred to the Po-
lice Department, and, in turn, TO Lieuten-
ant Amiss of the First precinct who re-
ported that Carter had been arrested by
Policeman Johnson and fined. Lieutenant
Amiss thinks that there was some animus
among the newsboys in consequence. He
has instructed the officer to permit the
newsboys to sell their papers on the cor
ner so long as they conduct themselves in
/ an orderly manner.
In his recommendation Chief Sylvester
states that he is we'll acquainted with
Carter and says that he represents small
number of newsboys.
Il have myself" he states, found that
it is necessary to instruct persons deliver
ing newspapers at the corner in question
to clean up pieces of wrapper and paper
which blow in the streets, under pena ty
of having them all removed if it vas not
done. Carter represents but small num-
Der of the boys engaged in selling newspa-
| pers and is not well disposed toward those
who are not members of his so-called as
| ISOLATION Ii is necessary that newsboys
at corners, especially at street railway
| functions, be properly disciplined. l think
| that the within complaint is the resu I OF
an attempt TO change the conditions and
relieve this corner of unnecessary obstruc-
| ton"
Carter will be informed by the Commits
sioners in accordance with the report OF
| the chief of police
The evening times., 1899-01-30
BONES FOUND IN THE RIVER.
Body Cut ia Pieces and Put in {,
S=c,-.

Body Cut in Pieces and Put in a
S=c.-.
Philadelphia, Jan. 30.-A bag of human
bones discovered floating in the Delaware
River at the mouth of Palmer Street sewer
has led the harbor police of the patrol tug
Stokley TO believe that the first tell-tale
evidence OF a murder committed within the
city limits, shocking in its details, has
been given.
Dug up from the bottom OF the river,
just where one of the largest sewers emp
ties from inlets connecting with various
sections of the city, the police believe that
a most excellent opportunity was afforded
for a murderer to carry out his fendish
purpose and slay his victim in some con-
veniently located house, cut the body to
pieces with a keen knife and then by ac-
ing small portions in several bags, have
the evidence of his crime carried to the
river without his crime being detected
The discovery was made Saturday, at
noon, by Policeman Dougherty and Kite,
of the tugboat Stokeley, at the wharf of
the Neafie & Levy shipyard
The cord was cut and to the horror of
everyone who stood about a human hand
protruded The bag was badly frozen and
it was impossible TO discover what it con-
tanned other than the one hand and two
arms, but the frozen substance bears ey-
cry appearance OF being the decayed flesh
of human body. The bag had evidently
been in the water for some time.
The bag containing the bones was
handed over 10 the corner for inves-
tigaticn, and the crew OF the Stokley will
drag the river in the vicinity of the Palmer
Street sewer in the hope of discoving the
remaining portions of a human body.