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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-14
COLD WAVE DIDN'T
STOP FRENCH BALL
Hundreds ofaGay Maslxers Wear Night Away
in High Carnival -"Three Well Known
Gentlemen" Had Rousing Time.

II p. m. at French Ball: what will you
have to drink dear?"
Guess 1 can stand a bottle of beer
: "Oh, get away. You don't like no cheap
man. 1 don't like no cheap woman. Bring
champagne, waiter, and be quick
Three hours later, same place-(IIis silk
hat was crushed, his mask was gone and it
required four strong arms to assist him in
walking)-"B -sic-flne-ball Blame
shame-dlame-sh go all time"
Exit from ball into a hack. Put to bed
unconscious,
10 O'Clock following morning-He came
down to breakfast after placing his head in
the crack of door to get it down its nor
NAL size. His wife looked at him with a
you were out late last night expression"
John, you were at that horrid French
ball last night?'
No, no, my dear-you see"
Il know that you were, John, and now
such company"
mo, no, my dear. You see Colonel -,
was there; General =, was there; Major
=, was there; Captain -, was there;
DR.. -, was there; Lawyer -, was there;
Banker -, was there"
There were the festivities that the cold
wave did not interrupt. The French ball
was in full blast in hall in First avenue
between Seventeenth and Eighteenth
streets, and the other in Magnolia hall,
Third avenue.
There were several policemen at each
place and every one entering had to sub
NIT to an examination for concealed
weapons. The revelry continued all night.
The balls will be running again tonight.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-14
TURNER'S HAD THEIR
CARNIVAL BALL
Everybody Enjoyed Themselves from Time
Grand March Started Until Last Dance
Ended-Notatle Visitors Present.

The German Turn Verein society was not
to be put off by the cold and the snow but
gave their annual carnival ball in spite of
all difficulties at the Elks' hail last night
1t was a great success, and from the time
the grand march started up until the last
dance was finished every one of those pres
ent enjoyed themselves thoroughly
There were a number of very striking cos
tunes worn, and their bright and fantastic
colors only heightened the effect of the
scene
The grand march, in which there were
nearly two hundred couples, was led by Col
onel Erwin Schillinger, dressed in hand
some military uniform. He was assisted
by Miss Meta Overlander, charming young
lady from Syracuse, N. Y, who is the guest
OF Colonel and Mrs. Schillinger. After the
grand march was finished the regular pro-
gramme was danced until a late hour under
the ski1ful direction of P. l.. Houppert. The
music last night was very fine, number OF
the men composing the band of the Fourth
Wisconsin, which was in the city to attend
the carnival, joining in with the local mu-
siciansl c. G. Cone, the bandmaster of the
army band, directed the music all during
the ball.
Among the visitors present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Charley Houppert, of Detroit; Colonel
Henry Houppert, of Indianapolis; Mr..
Rolenbach, Frank Sem and John Leveroan,
of Louisville and a number of others
Among the prominent citizens of Birming
ham present were: Hon. Ross c. SmAn,
Hon. John L. Parker, Hon. Melville Dren-
men, Hon. w. j. Pearce, Hon John w.
Tomlnson, Hon. l.. Breckenridge Musgroye,
c. L. Meglemery, e. j. McCrossn and nu-
merous others.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-14
AN ENGINE WRECKED
Engineer 1. N. Trimble Was Painfully
Injured

Switch engine No ass was derailed at
Coalburg yesterday morning and Engineer
I. N. Trimble was painfully injured. The
colored fireman was also slightly hurt. but
no serious result is feared.
The accident happened near the coke
ovens about $3.50 o'clock and the engine was
completely turned over, falling on the
ovens. Two cars were hitched to the en-
CINE and they both left the track.
The wrecker was sent out and soon had
the wreckage removed. 1t was found that
the wrecked train was injured very little.
The accident occurred off the main line
and traffic was not interfered with.
Engineer Trimble who is well known In
this city was badly hurt, but will doubtless
soon recover
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-14
FELL ON A HOT STOVE
Was the Misfortune That Happened to
Mrs Charles Young.

While In her kitchen Sunday afternoon
Mrs. Charles Young slipped and fell on
hot stove receiving several severe burns.
Her injury was so serious that a physician
had to be sent for. Mrs. E. T. Gibbs, her
mother, was also summoned from Tusca-
loosa and is giving her all possible atten-
ton.
Mrs. Young is the wife of Charles Young,
a lineman for the telephone company and
lives on West Twentieth street.
Though the burns are severe it is not
thought they are fatal.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-14
ALL TRAINS LATE.
Telegraph Lines Not Working and Much
Inconvenience Experienced.

So far as has been reported, the snow and
the cold weather have not caused any very
grave accidents on the railroads, but it
has caused great deal of Inconvenience
1t is extremely difficult to operate trains on
time with all of the rails as smooth as
glass, and a consequence nearly every
train arriving in Birmingham was late,
some of them being seven or eight hours
behind time. This was not entirely the
fault of the southern roads, as they had to
wait for their connections from the north,
for they, too, were tied up with the snow.
The Louisville and Nashville southbound,
due to arrive here at $40 yesterday morn
ing, did not arrive until about in the after
noon. The Southern from Atlanta which
brings the New York mail, due to arrive at
II 20 a. M, was also very late, not arriving
until about 6 o'clock. Other trains were
was off.
The wind and snow also broke down
number of telegraph lines along the roads,
which caused serious inconvenience in oper-
ating lines. The Southern had a lot of
trouble of this kind between Columbus and
Greenville, Miss, as did the Louisville and
Nashville between New Orleans and Mobile.
A number of the wires on the Birmingham
Mineral road were also blown down, but
all Of them In this district and in the other
places mentioned have been repaired by
this time.
Announcement has just been received in
the city that a parlor car service has been
put on the Florida Central and Penlnsular
railroad leaving Jacksonville every morn
ing at 9:20 and arriving in Tampa at night
at $40. The train leaving Birmingham
every afternoon at 4:50 arrives In Jackson
vile the next morning in time to catch this
train on the Florida Central and Penln-
sular.
The offices of the passenger department of
the Alabama Great Southern road have just
been overhauled, and are now very hand
somely finished UP. Travelling Passenger
Agent Ellis is well pleased with his new
quarters.
The railroads have about finished hand
ling the Fourth Kentucky volunteers, who
have just been musterd out in Admission.
out of that city, the Southern and the
Louisville and Nashville dividing the busI-
ness
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-14
KING SNEO" ROUTS REX AND
HIS MIGHTY HOST OF WARRIORS
Monday to decide this matter.

Monday to decide this matter.
It is also contended by some Of the bust
ness men that the regular carnival cele-
bration should be abandoned. 1t Is rarely
the case that, the weather is suitable for
such a celebration. 1t is argued that some
sort of festivities could be arranged for the
early spring when the weather is more pro-
pitious and when more visitors could be
brought to town.
One of the ideas suggested yesterday
was that steel carnival would be APP
propriate in view of the fact that the dis
trict will at an early date celebrate the
completion of a monster steel mill.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-14
SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED.
Cold Weather Added to Maroii Gras
Vacation. ~

On account Of the extremely cold weather
there was no session of the public schools
yesterday. The board of education at its
last meeting decided to dismiss the schools
on Monday at 1 o'clock until Wednesday
morning. Superintendent Phillips and sew
eral members of the board held consulta-
ton on Sunday afternoon and decided 1t
would be best to have no session for the day
and as many Of the scholars and teachers
as was possible were notified. The schools
will remuse tomorrow morning, when 1t Is
hoped the weather will be greatly modified.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-14
PERSONAL.

Mr.. l.. Phillips of the Burger Dry Goods
company has returned from the eastern
markets.
A. L. Elliott, Jr., of Cincinnati, travelling
passenger agent of the Chesapeake and OHIO
railroad, was in the city yesterday.
r. Sydney Frazer of Union Springs is in
the city.
f. D. Sauires, w. c. Brown, ]. w. Webb
and W. H. Johnson left yesterday after
noon for Mobile, where the annual inter-
state convention of the Woodmen OF the
World will be held today and tomorrow.
These gentlemen go as delegates represent
ing the Magic City camp, No. A., of Btr-C
mingham. The states of Alabama, Florida,
Georgia and South Carolina will all be rep
resen ted in the convention. 81 Il
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-14
MUCH SUFFERING
AMONG The POOR
Case of Family Without Il, Cd or Fuel-Jim-
my Poe Almost Frozen and Starved
Robbed of His Money.

A shivering old man sitting in a corner,
bent and twisted with disease, and a crowd
OF cold and hungry children scattered over
the room is a decided contrast to gaily be-
decked people who are enjoying the would
be Mardi Gras carnival.
This is the condition of family living in
Second avenue. These hungry and thinly
clad people haven't anything to eat and
are entirely without fuel. But still they
are not the only ones suffering from the
severe weather. The charitable organiza-
tions all over town are being besieged
with applications from the poor who are
in need of food and coal. Everything pos
sible Is being done for them and there arc
now twenty -eight children at the Mercy
Home who have been taken in out of tho
cold. The United Charities is earnestly at
work and much aid has been sent to the
suffering. The two missions have already
fed a number of men, but owing to their
limited means cannot do much. The Rev.
Mr.. Pike, who is directing the Pentscostal
mission, has erected out of all the old scrap
lumber prccurable, q kind of a counter
and will give to the hungry ones cup
of coffee and a slight meal for the small
sum of 5 cents. OF course If the necessary
5 cents is not at hand they will be provided
for anyway.
The other mission is adopting practically
the same methods and is doing a noble
work.
Asked Police for Help
Numbers of letters have been sent to the
police department asking for help, and
though people. as a general thing, are
slow to respond . such calls all possible
assistance is being accorded them.
1t seems that the most trouble is being en-
countered in securing coal. On account of
the exceedingly cold weather there is
great demand for this necessary article,
and the poor are naturally suffering.
A PitifuI Case
A 15-year-old boy, thinly clad and wear
ing pair of shoes with the toes out, came
to Mayor Evans office yesterday morning
There was ugly bruse on the lads
cheek and he was crying from the cold.
He said his name James Poe and
he had been working at the Avondale cot
ton mills, earning Is cents per day. Early
yesterday morning he was discharged be-
| cause he spoiled piece of cloth. He
started to walk to Birmingham, carrying q
small grip and 81 in his pocket While
coming through Sloss quarters a negro at
tackled him. That was how he got the
bruise on the cheek. After knocking him
down the negro made off with his grip and
money.
When he came to the mayors office he
was very hungry and when he was sent to
a restaurant he ate ravenously. He gave
his home as Paint Rock, but said he
wanted to go to Scottsboro. ticket was
secured for him.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-14
FuneraJ of w. H. worthington

The remains of w. H. Worthington, for
merly yardmaster of the Alabama Great
Southern railroad were inferred in Wood
lawn cemetery yesterday afternoon. Mr..
Worthlngton was a prominent lodge men,
Der and was buried by Phoenix Lodge No.
rs, knights of Pythias, and Golden Rule
Lodge knights of Honor.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-14
Earthquake in virginia

Richmond, Va, February 13-Radford, in
southwest Virginia, reports an earthquake
shock at Abs this morning. which lasted
thirty seconds. 1t was accompanied by a
grinding noise, and the people were very
much alarmed. A distinct shock was also
set at MartinsvAe. Henry county. Specials
indicate that the shock was felt through all
southwest Virginia and was unusually Sc
we're, though no damage was reported.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-14
"Birmingham Carnival"

Grand instrumental concert
by the famous Fourth Wis
consin> Regiment band, G. s.
Cone, conductor, tonight,
Tuesday, Feb. IA, 1899, at
Seals hall. Admission 25c.
Doors close at 8:l5. The Bir-
mingham Carnival Society, by
E. Lesser, President.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-14
COAL FAMINE FELT
DURING BLIZZARD
Railroads Are lust Getting
Enough to Run.
THEY HAVE GIVEN NOTICE
That They May Be Compelled to Con-
fscate Coal Sent Over Their Lines
Very Short Supply Among
the Local Dealers.
THEY HAVE GIVEN NOTICE

The coal famine which has been expe-
rienced in the Birmingham district since
early in December is being felt more during
this blizzard than at any other time during
the season. There is plenty of coal in the
mines, but the miners can't get it out fast
enough to supply the demand-especlally
as they have knocked off from work In
large numbers since the cold weather be-
gan. Yesterday there was little or no coal
mined in the district, and there will not be
much more turned out today.
The most striking feature of the famine
is that a number of the big pig iron fur
naces of the district have practically been
compelled to close down for want of coal.
About half of the furnaces of the Tennes-
see company are in this condition. They are
not out of blast of course, but their fires
are banked and no runs are being made in
them. Nor will there be until the supply of
coal Is greatly increased. This will proba-
bly, take place before the end of the week.
Railroads Are Short
The railroads have enough coal to run
them, but that's ALL All of the railroads
entering the district draw their largest sup
ply of coal from its mines, and for the last
two months the commodity has been so
scarce that the railroads have not been able
to save up any of it and get a stock on
hand, but compelled to use 1t as fast as
it is received from the mines. Some of the
roads have given notice to the coal agents
in Birmingham that they would probably
have to confiscate coal shipped over their
roads If the situation was not considerably
bettered within the next few days. The Of
fcials say that they will try not to
hscate coal being shipped to Birmingham
parties, but that they must have coal some-
where. The law Is that if it is impossible
for railroad, being a common carrier to
get coal, that 1t can any coal being
shipped over its line in order to run it's en-
gines. OF course they have to pay for all
they use. One of the big roads is getting
around the difficulty by importing coal from
Kentucky, but thus far have not been com
PEELED to resort to this method very extern
sivey
Coal for Home Use Scarce
Coal for home use is also running very
short, and the indications are that the
stock in the coal yards will become shorter.
"The retailers OF COAL" said B. J. Dryer
yesterday, live in a hand to mouth manner
In such times as these, and / doubt if there
is enough coal actually in the coal yards of
the city to supply Birmingham for more
than three or four days The demand to-
day has been tremendous the coal peddlers
who go around with their wagons and sell
coal by the scuttie full, and the dealers
themselves doing very large business. OF
course, we are getting in more coal every
day, but it is being consumed faster than
We receive 1t, and this cold weather will
have to stop before we get on our feet
again."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10
SEIZED SPOILED FOOD.
Inspector Well Condemned a Pile of
1t Yesterday.

Inspector Well COnd emned a Pile of
1t Yesterday.
Food Inspector Well was kept busy at
the market yesterday in his efforts to dis
cover unwholesome food and prevent its
sale At the closing hour at II o'clock the
Inspector had In one corner of the mar
ket house a large lot of refuse vegeta-
Dies meats and other stuff. One box con-
tained about thirty fowls, taken from deal
day
In his efforts to enforce the food laws
Inspector Well is frequently interfered
win, and at times narrowly averts per-
Sohal encounters. Dealers offering worth
MS stun are chagrlned on being detected,
ana ana offended because of the officers eff
.%lS to discharge his duties While I'M
91idple wares are never condemned that
vic owners do not threaten the political
physical head of the inspector he new
@,heless persists in his fight against the
Sdle Of spoiled stuff.
In. me Inspector said last night the stuff
S Saaned this month will be a large
VIahtlty If the start made holds out
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10
PERSONAL.

-~-~-~~~~~~~-~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~
WILENSKY HAVING SETTLED
with the insurance companies, is now
ready to dispose of his stock at fire sale
prices; most of goods locked in safe and
are in good condition; watches, clocks
jewelry of all kinds going at prices to
suit; now is the time to get your holiday
goods very low. Barnard and Broughton.
MRS. CECILE r. ADAMS AN
nounces that hereafter her dancing class
at the Guards Hall, Tuesday and Satur-
day afternoons and Wednesday night; sol
rec Wednesday night. Dec. 10; Rosenfeld's
Orchestra; admission, 50 cents.
JOHN: JACK. DID YOU SAY YOU
were in love? Jack: Yes, I did. John:
With what? Jack: The great show given
at the Royal Music Hall. John: If that
is so, I'll get in love tonight.
SAVANNAH STEAM DYE WORKS Is
noted for superior work in cleaning and
dyeing and neatly finishing ladies' and
gents wear; laees and curtains finished
by steam mo frames; blankets also
specially. q York. west. Phone 22O2
BEFORE BUYING A NEW STOVE OR
range call and look at my stock OF Othel-
los Sunshines and other flrst-class stoves.
ranges and heaters; handsome. durable.
and price will influence you. P. H, Kier-
nan, 10 State street. west.
PORCELAIN LINED BATH TUBS.
syphon jet water closets and the latest
sanitary improvements; let me give you
a bid. P. II. Herman, 10 West State
street.
CASH BUYERS WILL FIND SPECIAL
attractions ia my mammoth stock Of fur
niture and carpets. My goods are mon
ey savers" c. p. Miller, agent,2V Brought
ton, west.
GENUINE BODY BRUSSELS CAR
pets, best vefvets, tapestries, and ingrains;
also choice line of rugs. art squares, mat.
tings, oil cloths, linoleums, portieres, etc.
/ sell only reliable goods at reasonable
prices. All work promptly and satisfac-
torily executed. c. P. Miller. agent, eO7
Broughton, west.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10
To Use the whitfield Building.

Inc Misses Walsh and Meyer have rent
" me Whitfield Building, to be used by
~'eih while their present store is being
Ianged enlarged and improved. They
val move in January, and will be ON Whit
sher street for some time. The present
sure SURE is to be greatly mproved--additiona
49, IS to be gained, the upper floors
Su1sa and general improvements made
raS NJ ana out. These improvements are
s sssoe necessary by the increased business
'@'0! ca by this popular house.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10
MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY TO LOAN IN AMOUNTS TO
suit, on city improved property. !. d.
LaRoche.
FRANK 8. VAN GIESEN, MONEY
broker; loans negotiated on household fur
niture, pianos, organs, etc, etc, without
removal, on easy terms; all business strict
ly confidential; private offices; send posah,
agent will call; offices No 2ll West Broad
street, foot OF Oglethorpe avenue. Phone
1926
MONEY TO LOAN ON IMPROVED
city property: low rate OF interest. j. e.
Fulton & Son.
MONEY TO LOAN. IN ANY
amounts, and per cent. w. c, Fripp q
Co.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10

MI oou'ents' Both sides of the South AZ
~ a1 II question, with map; England and
A ~ y ansvaal. Vindication Of the Beers:
uss',qilsVaal View of the South African
tlgs 7' s2 Price % cents. For sale gt Es-
Iab C Se~s Depot, a. Bull street, Savan-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10
House Cleaning"

We usually Spring
shipment celebrated
In
an
oHe rel move.
wore o he
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10

v4I Irdyoeard has cured me of dyspepsia
u, I'm had made me almost an invalid.
'Da Garter, Mt. Peiia. Tenn"
Pc GIaybeard at the best drugstores.
.'eslesa Drug Co. Prons.-ad
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-12-10


after ten O'Clock Monday.
WANTED, LADY OR GENTLEMAN
of good address to take orders for an A.
article, used by every man, woman
and child, 365 days in a year. Sold direct
from mill to wearer. Exceptional chance
to build up a permanent business, by any
conscientious. energetic worker, whole
time should be devoted, customers reor-
der every few weeks, demand never fiji
ed; good commission to right party, all
capital furnished. good references re-
quired Addres II. T., News office
LADIES WANTED TO CROCHET AND
embroidery sofa pillows at home; good
pay. Gem Needlework, S24 Dearborn
street, Chicago.
WOMEN TO DO PLAIN SEWING AT
home; $3.50 per day; four months work
guaranteed; send stamped addressed en-
velope for particulars r. w. Hutton a.
Co., Philadelphia, Pa.
ANY LADY HAVING TWO OR THREE
hours spare time day can make IS week.
~ working for us a home; nothing TO sell
Send addressed envelope for free sam
PIE. Manhattan f. NJ. Co, 10l Beekman
street. New York
WANTED, WOMEN 10 BIND DRESS
shields at home; steady work distance no
disadvantage; ask your dealer to show you
Kora Shields and Kora Klasp hose sup
porters; Kora Shields snap on waist with
out sewing; send 10c for catalogue for
work Kora Shield Company, 525 Broorne
street, New York.