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The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Marriage Licenses

The probate judge yesterday issued mar riage licenses to the following persons: Ira Crowder and Miss Essie Stephens, Thomas J. Jones and. Miss May Mignon Bowers, Joseph Woodward 6Gu Miss Myrtle Flowers, Joseph R. Hill and Miss Sarah Bixler, w. J. Wilson and Miss s. E. Sans.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Receiving Stolen Property

Charles Burdell a negro about 22 years of age, was arrested yesterday by Officers Bodeker and Disheroon. Burdell was charged with receiving stolen property from Georgia Edwards, negro woman The property in this case was money-$9O, alleged to have been stolen by the woman. Both Burdell and Georgia are locked up.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Death of an Infant

Ruby Haley, the fourteen-months' old daughter of III. F. Haley, of Hillman sta- tion, died at her fathers residence yester- day after an illness covering one-half of her short little life-seven months. The Warner-Smiley company have charge of the funeral arrangements. The funeral will take place today.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Swept by Fire

Vienna, Ga, December 2S,-This city was swept by fire this morning. Smiths res taurant, a barber shop, the postoffice, Miss Christians millinery store, PowelPs law of flee, pr. Powelrs office and the Vienna House were destroyed No lives were lost. The losses are not heavy.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
RICH HAUL
Burglars Blew Safe at Newbarne and
 Secured 500

Chief of Police Austin received informal tion yesterday morning that the general merchandise store of Pollard Brothers, at Newiberne, Ala, had been burglarzed on Tuesday night, the safe being blown open and $l,500 in cash taken. It was thought by some in Newberne that the thief or thieves might be in Birmingham, and off cers here are on the lookout.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Barker

Mrs Elizabeth Barker, mother of Mrs. A. Willacy, died yesterday after long illness at an advanced age. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at o'clock at Mrs. Willacys residence, 1517 Avenue I. Inter- ment at Oak Hill cemetery.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
An Early BlaZa

About o'clock yesterday morning fire occurred at avenue A and Twen. J'-third street The Southside fire department re- sponded and put the fire out. Only DOT tion of one room was burned. The house was occupied by Louisa Davis, colored.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Fire In Cleveland. Miss,

Cleveland, Miss, December 2S.-Flre this evening destroyed several stores and tha postoffice, entailing loss of $35,000, par tially covered by insurance.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
SECOND DAY OF
 THE POULTRY SHOW
Award of Blue Ribbons Was
 Begun Yesterday
MORE FINE BIRDS ARRIVE
Large Crowds Visit the Tent and Ad- mire the Fancy Fowls Scoring is Being Done By Loring
 Brown of Georgia

The second day of the Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock exhibition was all-in point of attendance that the managers could wish or desire. More tirds have arrived, and everything is fairly under way.
 The tent where the exhibition Is held in Nineteenth street, between Third and Fourth avenues, was filled yesterday from early morning until the doors were closed with crowds of bird fanoers, and all de- ciared the exhibition a grand success. h. deed, it was declared that higher grade of thoroughbred stock was exhibited this year than at any of the previous shows of this association.
 The work of scoring began yesterday and continued all during the day. Loring Brown, of Macon, Ga. the judge, a very busy man.
 A number of premiums have been of fered by the merchants of Birmingham to stimulate interest in these exhibitions.
 It was S:3O o'clock before even a partial .sst of the prize winners could be obtained from Judge Brown. The complete list of the premiums will be probably published tomorrow.
 The Prize Winners
 The list of prize winners as far as has been scored is as follows
 T. C. Dolan, of Birmingham, on light Brahmas; first prize on cock first and sec ond prizes on coekerels; first, second and third prizes on hens; first, second and third prizes on bullets, and first and sec ond prizes on pens.
 James Brodle, of Wyland, Ala, on Golden Seabright Bantams; first prize on cockerel; first prize on hens; on Black Minorcas, first prize cockere; first prize on hen; and first prize on bullet
 s. M. Hanby, of Birmingham, on Golden Wyandottes, first prize on cock; first and second prizes on hens; first and second prizes on bullets; first prize on pen.
 Ollie Esdale, of Birmingham on Golden Seabrght Bantams; first prize on bullet; first prize on cockerel.
 F. r. Galtzman, on Pebin ducks; first prize.
 $. J. Fearing, of Tecumseh, Ala, on black Langshans; first prize on cockerel; second prize on hen; second prize on pen J. D. McCarty, of Atlanta, Ga, on black Langshans tie for third prize on cockerel second prize on cock; first, second and third prizes on bullets; first and third prizes on pen.
 A~C. Warren, of Kirkwood, Ga., on black Langshans; second prize cockerel; tie for third prize on cockerel.
 J. F. Montgomery, Agricultural and Me chanical College, Miss, on silver lace Wy ondottes, first prize on coekerel.
 S. E. Farr, of Avondale; silver lace Wy ondottes; second prize on cockerel; first prize on bullet; second prize on bullet; first prize on hen, and first prize on pen.
 H. J. McCafferty, of Birmingham, on sil- yer lace Wyandottes; second prize on hen. The above prizes constitute only those that were scored up to $50 o'clock last night.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
A Wire Pulling Case

Oscar Calhoun, negro, was arrested yesterday, charged with the larceny of fifty-one pounds of copper wire from the Birmingham Railway and Electric com pany.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29

William M. Walker and w. G. Oliver have gone to Livingston, where they will put in the balance of the week hunting.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29

J. L. Kennedy, of Kennedy, Ala, Is visit ing his niece, Mrs. R. A. Morris. Mrs. Ken nedy is also a cousin of Day Warden R. L. Gourley, of the city prison.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29

Rufus w. Jones, formerly of The Age Herald staff, but now of the Selma Tele- gram, is in the city.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
A LIFE SAVER.

in cold and stormy weather, that is the ''ounee of prevention" needed, is our supe- rior and high grade Samuels Whiskey. Absolute purity and fine distillation makes the SamuePs beneficial to the digestion and to health generally. As aSpreventive and cure for colds and grip 1t is unsurpassed.
 A fine assortment of brandies and rnms for your New Year 'nogg.
 Phone 1012 SOLOMON & LEVI.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
PERSONAL.

J. R. Garner, of Atlanta. is visiting friends in this city.
 Judge B. M. Allen went down to Gallon, Hale county, last night to spend a few days on his farm.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-07
A CHECKERED EXPERIENCE.
How a New Orleans Business Man
Made Beginning.

II have had a somewhat checkered
experience, said a prosperous young
business man, chatting over early
struggles the other day but was
never broke in a strange city but once.
The way wriggled out of the hole was
rather peculiar 1t happened at a
place in Ohio, about IL years ago. l
had drifted there, expecting to get a
job that didn't materialize, and ran out
of money trying to find another. At
that time the city was full of unem-
ployed men, and really didn't know
which way to turn. | was certain to
be fired out of my lodgings at the end
of the week. | knew ii | walked out
of town / would drop at once to the
level of tramp, and l was getting
desperate when happened to see in a
paper one morning that the council had
just ordered the owner of a vacant lot
in the heart of the city to erect a fence
around the property. In 10 seconds
had plan and was on my way to the
mans office. AS expected, he was in
dignant at being put to the expense,
and l surprised him by offering to
erect the fence free of charge provided
he would give me the right to use the
outside for advertising. Without
stopping to think 1t over he snapped
me up and signed a contract. During
my wanderings about town i had met
good solicitor, who was out of en-
ployment, and | hunted him up at
once and put him to work getting ads.
for the fence. The property had been
in litigation and had attracted good
deal of attention, and my man expert
enced no trouble in securing business.
In three days he had the whole space
let at rates that yielded about $50
week net Meantime, engaged a
builder and painter, showing them my
contract, and inside a week the fence
was in pos ton and beginning to yield
a revenue, After that simply lay on
my oars md drew my rent, like a
gentleman of fortune. The owner of
the lot repented his haste when he saw
what good thing ! had struck, and
wanted to GUST me. but held him to
mis- agreement and kept the scheme GO
ing until he began to build, nearly five
months later. By that time I had
enough money saved to give me a
fresh start. New Orleans Times
Democrat
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-07
VALEDICTORY.

The editor and Mrs. Enterprise will
be in old Vermont when the next issue
appears if the train doesn't get run off
its natural course. Like many other
great men the editor was born in the
Green Mountain State. We were quite
young then, and being chock full of
Horace Greeley notions we came west
at the age of years and have since
been busy growing up with the coun-
try. During our absence the local and
editorial departments of the paper will
be in charge of Professor J. p. Browne.
The general public is directed to take
due notice and govern themselves ac-
cordingly. AS this is the time of year
when it is the most difficult to make
a local paper, we hope our friends will
each take a special interest and re-
member the new editor with items
criticisms, and cussings. All these
things are necessary in the life of an
editor to break the monotony of the
natural grind. The work is not exactly
new to the professor, so it will not be
good form for any one to tell him he
doesn't know his business. He will
have full authority to eulogize and
roast at his own discretion, to collect
money that is long past due, and give
a gilt-edged receipt therefor Any old
grudge any one holds against the ed
itor may be settled with him and full
satisfaction is guaranteed. II any one
kicks the Enterprise dog George Baron
viii settle with him, and Browne will
see that the offender has a respectable
funeral and highly embellished obit-
uary. The bottling house and jim
Ferriss are also turned over to Browne.
and he will sample all the wedding
cake and large strawberries, attend the
baby show on the Fourth, and kiss all
the babies, run errands for the general
public, attend all the meetings from a
ward caucus to a prayer meeting, and
take an active part in each II he has
any time to spare he may sleep some,
but you may feel at liberty to call him
up at any time of night to pass a sub
scription paper or to go out in the
country to see one of the delegates.
The ex-editor will endeavor in the
meantime to visit Dewey's home ana
bring back some of the water from the
pond where he used to go swimming
Plainfeld Enterprise.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-07
KNOWN BY YOUR FRIENDS.

A clever somebody has said that a
woman should not be judged by her
relatives, but by her friends; her
relatives she can't help; her friends
she chooses for herself and as they
are, so she is" But there are distinc-
tions even in this definition in gem
eral. DO not most Of us know at least
one woman whose friends are not so
much what the woman Is as various
advantages they may be to her? They
do not represent her; they simply en-
body what they can do for her. Too
say of such a ones intimates. She's
a great friend Of Mrs. Blanks" conveys
nothing at all. IL fails 10 describe the
individual. Mrs. Blank has, II is true,
personality, and a very shrewd and
capable one II Especially as mani
tested in selecting friends-but her
friends cannot be classified by 1t. No
there Is healthy, practical reason for
all Mrs Blanks intimacies; the tie
that binds her in such cases is nothing
so insecure as sentiment, nor feeble as
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-07
COUNTING BY MACHINERY.
Facts VIII be Tabulated for the Cen
sus by Electricity

Our first census, made in 1895, showed
the population of the United States to
be five million. and the count cost
Uncle Sam, who was comparatively
poor then, one cent for each person. It
is estimated that the twelfth census.
to be made in June, 1900. will show
that our people number seventy-five
million, and that the item of clerk hire
in the Census Bureau alone will exceed
five million dollars. Clifford Howard
writing of How the Next Census Will
Be Taken, in the Ladies' Home Journal,
says that although the work of emu
meratiOn will be completed by the first
of July, it will probably be two or even
three months later before the last of
the schedules are received at the Cen
sus Office; for not only must they all
be first examined by the supervisors,
but in many cases they will probably
require revision because of some error
or informality. The actual counting
of the people will not be done until the
schedules are turned into the Census
Office. The enumerators simply gather
the facts, and the office force in Wash
ington does the counting and the COM
piling, which is done by electricity. In
one hundred days all the facts relating
to seventy-fve million people will be
tabulated"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-07
MOTOR CARRIAGES IN BERLIN
Consul-General Mason's Report on the
Recent Exposition.

A unique issue of the consular re-
ports" published daily by the state de-
partment, has appeared. This issue of
the paper is profusely illustrated with
many full-page, half-tone engravings.
the subject of illustration being a re-
port from Consul-General Frank II.
Mason of Berlin, on the international
motor-carriage exposition at that city.
Mr.. Mason reports the opening of the
exposition on September 8, in the pres
ence of the German Emperor, and de-
scribes the principal features of the
show. He says in part:
In estimating the success of this ex-
hibition, it is essential to remember
that automobilsm and the manufacture
of motor vehicles are of comparatively
recent birth in Germany. This exhi-
bition has revealed for the first time
how vigorously German engineers and
manufacturers have taken hold of the
new industry. The exhibition shows
about the usual proportion of carriages
propelled by electricity, and some form
OF hydrocarbon motor-oil, benZine or
gasoline. Large sales have been made,
some of the different types having been
sold as many as 20 times for future de-
livery, and it is noticed that for town
or city use the electric carriages
have the preference among purchasers,
while for country districts and freight
and delivery wagons the bcnzine and
gasoline motors have the call Three
trials of speed were among the pre-
scribed features. The first, from Ber-
lin to Baumgarten bridge and return,
40.4 miles, on September 10, was won
by an Astor tricycle. driven by Broca,
in 100 minutes and 80 seconds, al
though the winner lost some time
through having been shut off at rail-
way crossings"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-07
LANIER'S IMPRESSION OF NILSSON

New York, September "a 1901
went at ! o'clock today to hear Nils
soE. She sang in concert at Steinway
Hall; 'tother artists were Vieuxtemps,
the violnist; Wehil, pianist; Brignoll,
tenor, and Verger, baritone Mile
Nilsson singeth as thou and ! love. She
openeth her sweet mouth and turneth
her head o. one side like hooking
bird in the moonlight, and straightway
cometh forth the purest silver tones
that ever mortal voice made. Her plan
issimo was like a dawn, which cres
cendo'd presently into a glorious noon,
or tone, which then did die away into
quiet gray twilight of clear, melodi
Gus whisper. She sang nothing mean,
or light, or merely taking. HandePs
Angels Ever Bright and Fair, solo;
duet with Brignoli by Blangini, and
noble solo, a scena from Ambrose
Thomas Hamlet (the insane song of
Ophela), with Home, Sweet Home for
encore-these were all. From A Poets
Impressions, by Sidney Lanier.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-07

Madison, Wis, Dec. 1.-THE greatest
gridiron contest far and away the west
has ever seen has been arranged for
Madison next Saturday, Dec. 8, when
the Wisconsin and Chicago university
elevens will contest for football suprem-
acy. Preparations are being made
for at least 10000 spectators. The
athletic council of Wisconsin uni
versity has formally decided to permit
the game and to sanction the agree
ment reached at Chicago recently
which Dean Birge, as it's representa-
tive, helped to formulate--the ar
rangement by which Michigan and
Wisconsin will hereafter alternate with
Chicago in Thanksgiving games and by
which the big seven of the past is in
creased to big nine by the admis-
sion of Iowa and Indiana universities.
Upon receipt of the statement of the
council, Manager Fisher Immediately
wired it to Stage at Chicago and tele-
graphed the members of the team to
appear at the training table last even
ing, preparatory to going into hard
training today. He received a reply
from Stage that was in the nature of
an appeal, the Chicago coach suggest
ing that the game, if played in Chi
cago, would bring an income of $780,
900 to $4,000. Mr.. Fisher refused to
recede from his position, contending
that revenues are not the chief purpose
of college athletics. The Ringing
Bros circus seats from Baraboo will
be secured if possible and bleachers
will be erected with them at the north
side and probably both ends of the field
to seat $500 to 1000 people. The
present seating capacity of the grand
stand bleachers is $500. The manage
ment will also place chairs around the
edges of the bleachers, taking advan-
tage of every opportunity to secure
extra room for the great crowd that
is expected to come from the city, the
state and Chicago.
The officials for the game will be
Evarts and Bob Wrenn, Harvard foot
ball experts, the former as umpire and
the latter as referee. The admission
prices for the game will probably be 81
Will % LUZ I6S6IN6u SedIS. NTdu1S Will
probably be called at o'clock sharp.
A rate of at least l 1-3 fares for the
round trip will be granted by the rail-
roads, which may give a SO rate for
the Chicago crowd if it promises to
reach the proportions of the Madison
delegates to Chicago Thanksgiving
day Special trains are expected from
a dozen points
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-07
Wisconsin Wins II to 5.

The Thanksgiving game of 1899
in Chicago between badgers and
wolverines, will live long in
football history. 1t was re-
markable in many espects-remark-
able first in the rankness of its officials
on the field; second, in the fact that
Michigan has not yet, after years of
playing, learned a gentlemanly style
of play; and again, in the first time in
his football experience, Wisconsin,
world-beating fullback, Pat O'Dea,
was ruled off the field for smuggling!
And this might as well be explained
here as later. The expression of re-
greet and panied surprise, plainly man
ifested in Madison on receipt of Umpire
Bliss ruling, that Pat should so far
forget himself as to slug" were as
big compliment to that young mans
honor and conduct on the gridiron as
was Bliss decision unjust, unfair and
wholly unwarranted. The friends of
ODea can rest assured that at no time
did he slug" in any sense of the word.
From the very opening of the game he
Michigan men. On the first kickoff,
three Michigan men in their anxiety to
put him out of the game neglected to
take advantage of the latter's tumble,
charging at him and downing the
doughty fullback instead of the ball.
All during the first half these were the
tactics, and yet O'Dea could obtain no
60 aft he Tn
of these attempts, France was thrown
by O'Dea in legitimate defense, and he
Immediately howled that he had been
slugged. Bliss, who did not see the
act, ruled O'Dea off without a hearing.
This act, together with his absolute
blindness to Michigan's repeated Off
side playing and brutal smuggling,
coupled with Michigan's repeated
boasts before the game that O'Dea
would not be in the game twenty min
utes, leaves Mr.. Bliss conduct open to
grave suspicion, a suspicion which he
cannot explain away by newspaper In
terviews. His own defense of his act
is completely overthrown by the opin-
ions of all experts who witnessed the
game. Pat ODea's friends do not feel
that he has abused their confidence as
a clean gentlemanly player, and right
ly so. Those who know him best
know that his wonderful abilities have
made him the mark for many vicious,
unmanly onslaughts in the game. In
all of these he has always conducted
himself in manly way. Though sore
ly tried and pressed he has never lost
his temper. His conduct in the Mich
igan game was superb. He was the
victim of an official who allowed his
personal feelings to surmount his sense
of justice. Pat ODea has not and will
not suffer thereby.
All things considered,s the ruling of
0'Dea from the field was fortunate in
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-07

certain than ever, that there is virtue
and that virtue is source of happiness
to Christians even on this earth.
March, 1901 read today passage
which l like because of its eminent
truth. Here it is: Misery and tribu-
lation are benefits sent by God; We
recognize them as such after they
are over" l, in the midst of troubles,
say; How much nearer am | to God;
how significant it is that my ideas on
the Immortality of the soul have
changed into convictions" Man, like
grapes, cannot mature without tears.
Koenigsberg, August, 1S09.-With all
my troubles-just allow me one mo-
ment of clear thought and | will con-
clude that everything in the world is
in the niche Gods wisdom has pre-
pared for it. Let us raise our eyes, let
us send to Heaven our signs, let us
pr;.y for new strength, then everything
will be well, for God will not forsake
those who love Him and put their trust
in Him.
(Without date): All, is there not a
place on this earth where my soul can
regain its tranquility, where my wish IS
will be fulfilled, where my tears will
be dried? | have sighed for it often,
but l am afraid there is no such spot
for me. So will let my signs rise 10
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-12-07

congeniality, nor frail as affinity. If ia
an appreciation of what these persons
can do for her. Reduced to their eIa-
mental attractions, the friends might
be named thus; A steam Yacht an
Adirondack camp. nouse where one
Is certain to meet interesting or more
'han interesting advantageous people:
1aDle where one may always count
upon good dinner, brougham, a
mousse where one may stop over night
when in town (Mrs. Blank lives in the
suburbs), possible giver of railroad
passes-and so on. None but stands
Tor some benefit, if not actually con-
ferred upon Mrs. Blank, then of pos
sible benefit to her, and concerning
which she Is leaving no stone un-
turned that it may materialize.