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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-12
Clay Clement, April 10 and IL.
Primrose and Dockstader minstrels.

primrose and Dockstauef iniHStFels,
April 30.
1t may be that suppressed emotion is
an art with William Gillette, but, II the
story heard about him the other day Is
true, L plead guilty of suspicion, right
here. However, I'll tell the tale as
twas told to me- and it runs that the
night that Mr.. Gillette's Secret Ser
vice. property and the manuscripts of
his forthcoming play of sherlock
Holmes were destroyed in the Bald
win hotel and theater fire. in san FRAN
cisco. his dresser rushed to his hotel.
up to his room and banged loudly on
the door.
Who's there?" drawed Gillette.
Mel" answered the excited dresser.
What do you want
On, sir. the Baldwin theater has all
burnt down, and SOS the hotel
Anything the matter with this ho-
tel?"
mo, SIR
"All right Come around tomorrow
morning about 8 O'Clock and tell me
about it," and. before the astonished
dresser could turn from the door. he
declares he heard mtstakable sounds
of snoring.
Commenting on the fact that though
the receipts were large there was but
little enthusiasm at one OF James
O'Neill's performances. friend asked
the actor the reason. Il presume we had
one or two of those basilisks in front
row., was the reply And then he eX-
planned that person Indignantly I'M
interested in performance could hyp-
| notice a whole audience. Have you
| never seen any of those human icebergs
in box, for instance. that turn around
when there is an out break of applause
and look over the house with an air
that appears to say. How dare you do
that? What is the matter with your =
Then, with a shiver, representing the
effect on the audience. he added, Then
the crowd is hypnotized.'
If current report is correct, Mel
bourne Mcdowell. who was SO much
to be congratulated on securing Miss
Blanch Walsh for HE Sardou plays, is
now to be condoled with on the pros
| pect of losing her. 1t is announced that
Miss Walsh will be starred next season
by Klaw and Erlanger in a new play to
be secured Immediately. Negotiate
| between the popular actress and ner
new managers had been pending for
| some time. It seems that the success
| which has accompanied her assumption
of the Davenport roles has prompted
the belief that with proper handling
Miss Walsh will become a very profit
| able investment
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-12
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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-12
Typhoid in the Quaker City.

According to comparison made by
the Philadelphia Ledger, the number
of deaths from typhoid fever was near
ly as large in Philadelphia last year
as in New York, although New York
has more than three times as large a
population.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-12

have been torn off, SO that the book win
be worth more as waste paper There was
no machinery in those days. Both OF these
books are of handmade paper
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-12

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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-02-12
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The age-herald., 1899-01-05
INTO ENSLEY.
Traction Company Files Petition for
 Right of Way.

As printed exclusively in The Age-Herald several weeks ago, the Birmingham Trac- ton company is making a hot fight to get one of its lines into Ensley. Two routes were proposed at that time. One of them starting at Nineteenth street, and running west along Sixth avenue by way of Smiths Park, and Owenton to Ensley. The other plan was to leave the present North Bir- mngham line near Village creek, and run ming straight down the valley through Thomas, thus reaching Ensley.
 It seems that the officers chose the former plan, for they have filed a petition with the board of county commissioners to be permitted to run their line by the first men, tioned route. The commissioners have been taken over the proposed route and still have the petition under consideration.
 The peculiar part of the case is that some time ago, the Birmingham Railway and Electric company filed a petition asking permission to run line almost over the identical route now chosep by the Traction company, and the commissioned then de- cided that they didn't want a line along the public roads and highways of the coun- ty, hence the petition was denied.
The age-herald., 1899-01-05
BEGIN MAKING COKE
 AT ENSLEY TODAY Semet-SoIvay Plant Will Use
 Half Its Ovens. NO WOOD IN REBUILDING Pig Iron Casting Machine of Tennessee Company at Ensley Furnaces Will
 Go in Operation Today
 Sumpter Mines Resume.
NO WOOD IN REBUILDING

Today the Semet-Solvay company will resume the manufacture of coke at its big plant in Ensley. Only one-half of the ovens will be used for the present on ac- count of the damaged superstructure over the other battery. The machine for push ing the coke was almost entirely uninjured, and the coke can be pushed out of the ovens with little or no difficulty.
 The engineers of the company have gone right to work rebuilding the by-product building and the superstructure over the buildings on which the coal cars are un- loaded into the apparatus below, which is to charge the coke batteries. There will not be a single piece of wood used in the whole reconstruction of the plant, thus making a confiagraton in the future an impossibility. The by-product buildings will be constructed of brick and the super structure of iron. This is what all now admit should have been done when the plant was first built
The age-herald., 1899-01-05
PUBLIC INSTALLATION
Of Officers Phoenix Lodge, K. of P,
 No. 25.

Phoenix Lodge No. 25, Knights of Pythias, last night publicly installed it's officers who were recently elected, and afterwards en- tertained it's guests at an elegant banquet which proved a most enjoyable social func- ton.
 The installation exercises were held in Magnolia hall, in Third avenue and were attended by large audience, including many ladies.
 The exercises were opened with a piano solo by Miss Adrian, after which Ed J. Me- Crossin delivered a short address of wel- come, at the same time explaining the beau- tiful teachings of Pythianism, based upon the story of Damon and Pythias
 The next number, flute solo by Lee J. Marks, was followed by the installation exercises. which were conducted by Lodge Deputy Grand Chancellor Frank Arrico, in an impressive manner as follows:
 Chancellor Commander-J. T. Glover.
 Vice Chancellor-Lee J. Marx.
 Prelate-J. T. Ehrhart.
 Master of Finance. and Keeper of Record and Seals-Frank Arrico.
 Master of Work-R. L. Livingston.
 Master at Arms-M. E. Linnehan.
 Inner Guard-H. M. Westcott
 Outer Guard-M. l.. Satterfield.
 Representative to the Grand Lodge-A b Campbell.
 Trustees-E. Lesser, D. S. Sandman. A E. Campbell.
 When the officers had all been duly in- stalled Chancellor Commander J. T. Glover was called upon and made few remarks applicable to the occasion.
 A vocal solo by Miss Alice Fallon was the next number and was highly anchored.
 Vice Chancellor Lee J. Marx responded to call and made short address upon Pythian duty.
 The exercises were brought to a close with p'ano solo by Miss Adrian after which the audience was invited to repair to Turn Verein hall, just across the street. where the banquet was served.
 The banquet proved fitting finale to the enjoyable occasion. Covers had been laid for one hundred and twenty-five and al- most every chair was filled when the guests sat down to the festive board. An elegant menu was served in splendid style by the Metropolitan and proved a feast indeed.
 B. J. McCrossin acted as toastmaster and met with hearty responses from the mem- bers who were called upon for toasts.
 Phoenix Lodge last night added the letter "H'' for hospitality to the well known Pythian symbol IF. c. and B." standing for "Friendship, Charity and Benevolence" or on banquet occasions for Fresh Coun- try Butter"
The age-herald., 1899-01-05
PAYMENT OF CLAIMS.
Alger Recommends Legislation for
 Their Immediate Settlement.

Washington, January 1.-The secretary of war today transmitted to congress letter from the state claims commission recommending Legislation to provide fol the payment of all merftorious claims foi materials and supplies furnished and ser. vices rendered by individuals during tn. Spanish-American war, together with draft of a bill to accomplish that purpose The commission states that there are claims which cannot be paid without legis- lation, as the present act provides for the reimbursement only of governors of ststes and territories. The war department con- CUTS in the views of the commission.
The age-herald., 1899-01-05
Pig Iron Casting Machine

The pig iron casting machine which the Tennessee company has been putting into it's Ensley furnaces for the past three months will go into operation today or to- morrow As it is now, only one of the four furnaces is equipped for making basic iron, but as soon this machine is put in op- eration the whole output of all four fur naces will be made into basic iron. This is the only casting machine in the south. It is a machine of great economic value in the making of pig iron.
The age-herald., 1899-01-05
BASKET BALL.
Game Between A and B Teams Will Be
 Hot.

What promises to be the most exciting basket ball game of the season, will be played tonight at the Athletic club It jrih be>hetween and B teams and both of them are going in flor keeps" A has not been defeated this year, and is exceedingly anxious to keep their record unbroken. B, however, is none the less determined to win, for by so doing it will tie A for the first place. The grip has knocked one or two of the best players out, but those re- maining are evenly matched. The lineup will be as follows:
 A. Position. B. I1uey..... ...... .center..... Head Ferguson (cap)...r. forward ..Stollenwerck Crawford. =. Il. forward.... .... Dean OhderWood. 1T. guard.... Norman 6lddle... ..l. guard..... Warren (cap)
The age-herald., 1899-01-05
MAY BE REMOVED.
Birmingham Discussed as Location for
 Pipe Works.

Bessemer, January 4-(Special)-John w. Harrison, the general manager of the How ard-Harrison Pipe Works, has returned from Chattanooga where he attended a meeting of the board of directors of the American Pipe and Foundry company which recently absorbed the Howard Harri- son plants.
 It is understood that the question of re- moving the Chattanooga plant of that com pany to Birmingham was discussed though what decision, if any, was reached, is not known.
 It is thought that the improvements in the Bessemer plant contemplated before its absorption will not be carried to comple- tion.
The age-herald., 1899-01-05
NoDeaths Among Troops

Washington, January 4.-For the eighth consecutive day Gen. Henry. ct San Juan reports by cable to the war department today that there were no deaths among the American troops garrisoning Porto Rico. This is a most remarkable showing, indicating that the troops there are now healthier than any city in the world.
The age-herald., 1899-01-05
TALK OF TWO MORE ENTRIES IN RAGE Lawyers Tanner and J. J. Har0 the
 Suspects lN THE MAY0RALTY CONTEST The Candidacy of Neither Can Be
 Confirmed.
BOTH WOULD RUN AS DEMOCRATS
Campaign Will Start Within Two Weeks Nomination of Seven Candidates for Police Commissioners Must
 be Made for May Election.

Political rumor and the gossip of numer- of James L. Tanner, the well known lawyer, for the democratic nomination for mayor is not an improbability.
 When approached on this subject, MT. Tanner would neither deny nor affirm the rumor. He may be candidate and he may not. It is doubtful if he has made up his mind fully. MT. Tanner is a member of the firm of Denson & Tanner. attorneys, and during the past year has had a hand in some lively municipal affairs. The firm were the attorneys of private citizens against the water company and also for the plumbers against the City Engineer, Ju- Han Kendrick. In both of these fights MT. Tanner was a conspicuous figure.
 Brother of an Alderman
 It is said that John J. Moore, a brother of Alderman Walter Moore, will be can didate. This could not be confirmed. MT Moore is an attorney, and a member of the city democratic executive committee.
 As yet, the field is clear for the demo- cratic party There are but two avowed candidates for the mayoralty nomination, Mayor Evans, the present incumbent, and Alderman John l.. Parker The others are merely suspects so far.
 The campaign must open in earnest with in the next two weeks The talk of an independent candidate has about d,ed out. If it is carried on at all the plans are mere ly whispered among few and not talked out loud.
 There has been some lively dckering in the democratic ranks during the past week. but this has ceased and candidates are only awaiting the word. The only prelim nary is the selection of campaign managers. ')
 The Police Commissioners
 Seven police commissioners must be nom mated to enter the mayoralty election, but this campaign has not opened.
 The bill passed by the general assembly making these officials elective by the people was gotten through after the meeting of the city executive committee.
 A conference was held to decide wheth- CT another meeting of the committee should be held on account of this. The plan arrived at was that the committee appointed to adopt a plan should embody the nomination of candidates for police commiss .oners in it's report to the March meeting of the committee.
The age-herald., 1899-01-05
ContinHcd Untn T6day

The cases of Henry Gardner Lem Clayton and Lizzie McAbee. charged with aiding Will Gholsoh to escape on that memora- ble Sunday afternoon just after he had killed Deputy Warnoclk, were brought up yesterday in the inferior criminal court, but postponed until thls morning. There will be a large number of witnesses
The age-herald., 1899-01-05
THIS MORNING
Funeral of Miss Whelan Will Occur at
 St. Pauls.

The funeral of Miss Julette Whelan, who died Tuesday night at St. Vincent hos pital, will occur this morning at g o'clock at St. Paurs Catholic church, Father P. A. ORielly officiating.
 The interment will be at Oak Hill ceme- tery, where the remains will be laid to rest in the family burying ground.
The age-herald., 1899-01-05
The Sumpter Mines

The Sumpter mines, which were burned on December IA, will be put in operation again about the middle of January. The work of repairing the damage which the fire did to this mine has been pushed vig- orously, and the new equipment, 1t is said, will be even better than the old.
The age-herald., 1899-01-05
Scottish Rite Mas, ma

The chapter of Knights Rose Croix, An- cient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Free masonry, is called to meet for work tonight The wise master, the Rev. Morris Newfield, will preside.
The age-herald., 1899-01-05
PERSONAL.
pr. A. M Woodson, of the Grady hospital in Atlanta, was in the city yesterday.

in Atlanta, was in the city yesterday.
 Major Robert S. Woodson, formerly of Patton, in this state is making quite a record for himself as a surgeon in the United States army. He has been made medical inspector of the district of San tiago, and is now in the heart of that coun- try, accompanied by his medical board, making all the sanitary regulations that are needed in the various towns, both for the health of the United States soldiers who may be encamped around, and for the welfare of the native Cubans.
The age-herald., 1899-01-05
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of Mrs Whelan and Dr. and Mrs. Chas Whelan are requested to attend the funeral of the late Miss Juliett Whelan from St. Paul's church at 10 o'clock this (Thursday) morn- ing.
The age-herald., 1899-01-05

City Engineer Kendrick reported that $64 had been received through his office for permits.
 Chief of Fire Department Mullen re- ported $4.5O for building permits.
 Tax Collector Gambill reported colec- tions amounting to $11 Si4.60.
 Mayor announced that Alderman Parker of the Second ward had been duly sworn and qualified and would take his seat.
 Reports of Committees
 Alderman Kerr, of the finance committee, read the regular monthly budget, which was ordered paid
 Chairman Graham, of the street commit tee, reported that compromise had been effected on the matter of widening Nine teenth street north of Huntsville avenue. The city was entitled to 100 feet, but it had been found that twenty feet additional could be gotten and added to the present forty feet would make street sufficiently wide. The report was adopted and the ac- tion will be ratified by a bill in the general assembly. The city will bear the expense of moving the buildings of Mrs Eckstein back. It was on this motion that Alderman Tom Parker cast his first vote Parties willing to this agreement must make It hHoNH III WrlllHB Wltnln IVe uayS.
 Chairman Graham also gave to the board the city engineers estimate for the grad ing of Twelfth street from Avenue H to K amounting to something like $40O
 No bids had been received for work in Beeler station neghborhood.
 The market committee reported that it had collected $5,1795O in rents during the past year.
 Chairman Pearce of the police and sani- tation committee reported on ordinance for the construction of storm sewer at High. land avenue and Twenty-first stret, theseost being $400. The rules were suspended and the ordinance adopted
 Alderman Harrington introduced a resolu- tion instructing the city engineer to ascer- tain the cost of grading Avenue F, to the western boundary of the city, which was carried.
 Alderman John S. Parker called LID the ordinance preventing the discharge of toy pistols and parlor rifles in the city limits. He had an ordinance covering the case, but there is already one in the city code He said several accidents had been caused by these toy weapons within the >pasffew days and he asked that the chief of police be instructed to keep close lookout for all yiolators of this law.
 Petitions
 People living in Second and Third ave- nues-That First, Second and Third alleys be repaired and graded. Referred to street committee.
 Industrial Insurance Company-Reductien of license. Miscellaneous committee.
 Photograph Company-Relief from license Miscellaneous committed
 Alabama Brewing Company-Relief from license Miscellaneous committee.
 Carnival Society-That fireworks display be allowed in Capitol park. Police and San itation committee.
 Objection of E. J. Smyer & Co. to certain improvements.
 Grambs & Theiss, lesses of O'Briens opera house-For reduction of license. Miscellaneous committee.
 Western Union Telegraph Company-Re- duction of license. Miscellaneous commit tee.
The age-herald., 1899-01-05

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The age-herald., 1899-01-05
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The age-herald., 1899-01-05
aMonte CrlstO"

James o'Neill, the best Monte Cristo" known to the modern stage has achieved an unquestionable success as Henri du Four nier in Joseph Hatton's "When Greek Meets Creek" As may be inferred from the title, the chief interest of the play lies in the struggle, both mentally and physically, be- twene du Fournier and his half brother, Grebauval, for the possession of the hand of a beautiful French lady, Mathilde de Louvet. The two half brothers so resemble each other that after du Fournier has killed Grebauval. he puts on his uniform and as- sumes the functions of the latter's office. He uses his office as means of setting both himself and the lady of his heart at liberty. as she as well as he has been incarcrated by Grebauvai. MT. o'Nein thinks he has found a splendid succsssoY to 'sMonte Cristo" in When Greek Meets Greek" His date here is next Tuesday evening, when he win appsar at aAvancd prices&
The age-herald., 1899-01-05
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~THE PLAY@

"A Mad Marriage" given by the Baldwin Melville company entertained a large audi ence at a matinee performance yesterday and My Wifes Friend" the farce comedy made famous by Roland Reed was a capital night bill. The company continues to do good business and the week will likely prove the best of the season. No perform ance will be given this afternoon or to- night.
 The bill for Friday matinee will be 'East Lynne and Saturday afternoon My Wife's Friends will be repeated.
 The attraction for tonight at O'Brien's opera house is Marie Wainwright in Shall We Forgive Her." under the direction of Jacob Lit. The play is described as one of unusual dramatic strength. It tells a story of absorbing heart interest and treats the ner. It holds the mirror up to nature in way to reflect the most dramatic episodes in the career of woman, who, breaking away from past associations, desires to lead a new and better life. To present Shall We Forgive Her." in perfect manner, Manager Lit has selected an exceptionally strong company. Miss Marie Wainwright personates the heroine, a character that requires great dramatic ability, in a fault less manner. The accessories and scenic adjuncts are in keeping with Manager Litts well known prodigality in this direction.
The age-herald., 1899-01-05
The Routine Buslness

When Mayor Evans called the board to order there were present Aldermen Ly nagh, Wheeler, Parker (Tom), Kerr, Meighan, Williams, Drennen, Altman, Gra- ham, Hamilton, Pearce. Parker (John), Harrington, Hentschel.
 Reading of the minutes was dispensed with, and the reports of officers were read as follows:
The age-herald., 1899-01-05
Tax Collector

Tax Collector The following is the report of the city tax collector for the month of December, 1SgS
The age-herald., 1899-01-05

lievce in turning white prisoners over to negro stevedores.
 Street Commissioner John McCartin said he had investigated the affair and that Warden Gourley informed him that there was white stevedore on duty at the time of Hunnicut's arrest.
 The matter was referred to the police and sanitation committee. to investigate. Hun nicut says there were sevral white prison CTS in jail at the time by whom he will sub stantiate his assertions.