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The age-herald., 1899-12-29
~THE PLAY@

Recognizing the tendency of the times Ito cheapen prices for sensible, healthy amusements, the managers of the Uncle Josh Spruceby" company, which appears at O'Brien's opera house tomorrow after noon and night, have decided to appear this season at 9, 35 and 30 cents The wis dom of this move appears to have been justified by the houses that greet the com pany everywhere. The play is New En- gland comedy drama, and for the past nine years has appeared only at regular prices all over the country. Special scenery, the saw mill scene, the operatic orchestra, and a good company are still carried, and no attempt has been made to cheapen the at traction on account of playing at popular prices At the matinee, prices will be 9 and 35 cents.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
MEETING OF THE CLERKS
Officers Elected for the Ensuing Year
 Fine Showing

The annual meeting of local Mo- 123, Re- tail Clerks International Protective asso- citation was held last night, with one hun dred and two members present. President John Antwne was in the chair, and the meeting was an enthusiastic one in every resnect. The association was reported to he in a most hourishing condition, and the election of officers was proceeded with, the following being elected:
 President-John r. Antwine.
 First Vice-President-S. Ashley.
 Second Vice-President-A. E. Webb.
 Recording Secretary-C. J. Herbert. Financial Secretary-A. J. Kline.
 Treasurer-Henry Bowman.
 Guardian-Max Rappaport.
 Guide-M. w. Peace.
 Trustees-M s. Umberhauer, A. "A. Stucky, John Gohan.
 The installation of officers will take piace next Thursday night.
 The chairman of the entertainment coih- ,,ittee reported that drama would soon De nresented by members of the assocla'ioh' h' and the idea was heralded with applause After disposing of routine business the meeting adjourned.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
MRS. HOLBERT IMPROVING
Alabama Woman Who Was Prominent
 in Florida Tragedy

Jacksonville, Fla. December 2S.-The con- dition of Mrs. Peter J. Holbert, Who was severely beaten by her husband in an apartment house on the corner of Bay and Washington streets, and who in turn shot himself twice, from which he died Monday morning, is somewhat improved and there is every hope for an ultimate recovery.
 Since the death of Holbert there has doeen nothing for the authorities to do except to look after his cruelty treated wife. She has been given every possible attention and the proper care of her will soon bring her -eut again.
 Public sympathy is with Mrs. HoIbert, and little, if any, is with the suicided hus- band. He had few friends, who remained at his bedside during his last hours but many who were warm personal friends prior to the tragedy, left him and turned to minister to his barely surviving wife.
 Holbert was we'll liked here, where he has for a long time held a responsible po- sition with the city electrical light works. His advancement was steady and his fu- ture rendered brighter each year. He came here from Tampa, where he met and mar ried Miss Ada George, of BFocton, Ala, : who summering at that point. Miss George is the daughter of one of the best known merchants in Alabama. She was exceedingly popular at her former home, and since her residence here has made many friends, who deeply sympathize with her
 Holbert and his young wife had previous ly agreed to disagree and had separated. The had quarreled and domestic happiness had seemed out of the question. She was at his room Sunday at his request, in hope that a reconciliation might be brought about when the awful tragedy occurred. He had fallen in love with another woman, whose picture he had in his trunk
 Ic,bert told his wife he had resolved to give that woman up and return to her. if she was willing. She assented, whereupon he told her where the picture was and asked her to get it and destroy it as a prooG of his good resolve
 She was leaning oyer the trunk in the act of opening it when Holbert stole up behind, and with a pair of iron connectnrs used by electricians. struck her the head several times. As she escaped into the hallway two shots were heard and the door suddenly slammed. Investigation dis closed that Ho-lbert had been shot twice by h.s own hand, once in the forehead and again in the breast, just below the heart. He survived until daylight Mon day morning.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Georgia'H sax on Bicycles

Atlanta, Ga, December S.--Comptroller General Wright tonight returned to the American Bicycle company of New York a check for $1o0, which they sent in payment of their Georgia tax on bicycles. The law in Georgia is that each make of bicycle must pay yearly tax ef s1OO, but the American company sent .tes nanlss of thr- ty wheels which it claimed to manufac- ture. and which tho company intended to cover by the one payment.
 The object of the law is not to tax each dealer, but merely to collect $100 from one source or another for each brand of bicy- cle sold in the state. The same law pre- vails in several southern states.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Hotel Topsy Turvy

Eddie FNoy, Burrell Ba1baretto, Phil H. Ryley J. c. Marlow, William F. Carroll, George Romain, Gus Mortimer, Josie De- Witt, Octavia Barbe, Bertie Fowler, Paul line Duffield, Louise Rosa and Amelia Glo- yer, and a host of other jolly comedians and comediennes, will present Hotel Top sy Turvey" on Thursday evening, January 4th, at OBriens opera house. This is ac counted one of the best farces of the year It is from the French of Maurice Ordon- neau, who has come into recent celebrity as the writer of good stage nonsense. The original was "L Auberge de Tohu- Bohu, . which was brought out in 1897 in Paris. The London adaptation being made by Arthur Sturgess and the music being furnished by Victor Roger and Lionel Monckton. The present arrangement of the piece has been made by Edward Smith, who has used both the French original and the Sturgess yer sion Hotel Topsy Turvey' was first giv- en in this country on September H. of last year, at the Lafayette Square theater, in . Washington, and it jumped into favor at once Almost simultaneously 1t was pro- and its success was as instantaneous as it ran at that house over d hundred nights The piece will be produced here with the original cast from the. Herald Square thea ter New York city.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
-"rhe Little Minister"

On next Friday night will be presented at aO'Briens opera house the much-talked-of play, "The Little Minister" There has been in the past few years a great many successes in the play line burt none that in any way ever equalled that made by this one. It is very doubtful if this success will ever be, duplicated. Charles Frohman has produced many plays and had many sue cesses, but this one has surpassed anything that he has ever done before. II is hardly necessary to go Into details regarding the play, everyone is almost familiar with the story from which it was taken and all will be anxious to witness the performance
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
DANIEL FORD'S WILL
Publisher of Youths Companion Helps
 Charitable Institutions

Cambridge, Mass, December %.-Tne wiii of the late Daniel Sharp Ford publisher of the Youths Companion, filed for probate in the Middlesex county probate court to- day, disposes of an estate of about s2,5oo,- 0oO. The will gives sl7,0OO direct to pubic charity and religious institutions mostly in Massachusetts, and provides anuities for others.
 The will also bequeaths s35O.OOo to the Raptist Social union, subject to conditions, among them, that 1t shall become cor poration within two years after the testa- tors death. This sum is to be used for the erection of a building for the use of the union.
 The entire Youths Companion plant, with certain real estate is left to the execu- tors to be administered for the beneht or the Baptist Social union.
 Of the residue, one-sixth goes to the American Baptist Home Mission union, and on4-ninth each to several other New Eng land charities.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Her Version
New York Evening Sun.

From the New York Evening Sun
 q used to call on my little girls for a Bible text every Monday morning." said the principal of a chldren's school, ."but I gave up the practice from sheer discourage ment when, after another they got up and sadd, Jesus wept,' or Follow me- The oIlner day thought l would try again, and said ito them Children, l want you to repeat a text again, but for goodness sake, let us have some variety.' It was the same old story until little girl, one of the youngest in my school, arose and said very earnestly: Wine is a knocker, strong drink is raging; and whatsoever is de- ceived thereby is not wise l gasped when she began, but could not stop her. That is very good, Jessie, said l. but you haven't got it quite right It ought to be, ''Wine is a mocker,' mot ''knocker" But papa says it is "knocker,"' said she, wlth tear of disappointment in her eyes, and he ought to nnuw.''
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
DUEL IN TEXAS
One Young Man Shot Dead and the
 Other Badly Wounded

Dallas, Tex, December 2S.-A report from Trenton, Tex, says:
 To-day Wm. Littrell and Sydney Gray engaged in a fist fight. Friends separated the men and each left the place warning the other to "fiX himself" Littress and Gray returned in short time. each armed with pistol As soon as they were within close range each began to shoot. Littrell fell dead with a bullet through the region of the heart. Gray received bullet in the left lung and had his right arm shattered
 Constable Albright, of Grayson county. who went to the scene of the duel, could learn nothing concerning its origin. He said the Littrells and Grays are among the most prominent families in the Trenton ne.ghborhood. and the tragedy has created keen excitement there.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Mountain and seashore

As the heated term approaches one be- gins to look over the advantages of the various resorts and make arrangements for the summer outing. In this connection the Chesapeake and Ohio railway, which connects with the Louisville and Nash vile and Queen and Crescent railways, off, fers to those contemplating a summer vacation a greater variety of resorts than any other line. Both the mountain and sea shore resorts of the Virginias and the New England coast are reached by the famous r. F. V. limited of the Chesapeake and Ohio railway. The trains of this com- .pany. vestibuled throughout, lighted by electricity with observation and dining cars, are unsurpassed in modern equip ment For full information of resorts rates, etc., apply Louisville and Nashville office, Morris avenue, or Queen and Cres- cent ticket office, or addyess c. B. Ryan. A. G. P. A.. Cincinnati, o.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
SERIOUS INJURY
 TO JOHN TURNER Fell Through Twenty-Second St.
 Bridge Last Night. WAS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC Unfortunate Man Attempted to Cross and Missed His Footing-His Back Was
 Broken Attended by City
 Physician 0. Wheelan
WAS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

John Turner, white man about 45 years of age was seriously injured last night by falling through Twenty-second street bridge The unfortunate mans back was broken, causing paralysis of the lower limbs, which will in all probability leave him a cripple for life in event that he recovers. The accident happened between 9 and 10 o'clock near the center of the bridge directly over the railroad tracks.
 The bridge, which is the joint property of the city and the Birmingham Railway and Electric company, is undergoing re- pairs and, according to the statement of officers was closed to pedestrians. Red lights were hung out warning, but it seems that Turner attempted to cross, notwithstanding. When he reached point near the center of the bridge he lost his balance and was precipitated to the ground below, a distance of twenty-five feet.
 The groans of the injured man attracted the attention of car inspector who chanced to pass that way. Officer Whaley of lJhe police department was at once noti- fled and summoned the patrol wagon, in which Turner was removed to police head
 
 elan Whelan, who made a nasty examina- tion, and found the man in precarious condition, ard at once arranged for his removal to the Opera House hotel, where he could receive the necessary attention.
 Turner was conscious, but was suffering internal pain. He stated that he missed his footing and fell through the bridge, but beyond this could give no details. He says he lives at Pow9erly with his son-in- law, John Myer, and that he was employed a Islkooda.
 An effort was made to communicate with the unfortunate mans relatives and some of them may come up this morning to at tend him. In the meantime City Physician Wheelan will see that he is looked after.
 The bridge through which Turner fell has been in bad condition for some time.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
THIRTY SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY
Of Emancipation Proclamation to be
 Celebrated

The thirty-seventh anniversary of the emancipation proclamation will be cele- brated by the colored citizens of Birming- ham at noon on New Years day at Shiloh Baptist church A street parade of negro industries and enterprises will proceed through the principal thoroughfares, the route of march being from the Slater school thence east on Fifth avenue to Nine teenth street, thence east to Twentieth street, south to First avenue, east to Twenty-frst street, across the bridge to avenue A, west to Twentieth street, south to avenue G and west to Shiloh church. At the church speeches from representatives of the negro industries and enterprises will be made, the orator of the day being the Rev. John Quincy Johnson. Rev. T. W. Walker will officate as master of ceremo- mics, and T. w. Owens will act as grand marshal.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
OPENING OF PORTS
Gen. Bates Will Appoint the Custom
 Officials

Manila, December 2S.-(S:25 a. m.)-The order which has been issued opening to trade the ports of Zamboanga, Cottabato, Davao and Isabella, which will apply pro- visionally to the Jolo and Siass ports. Gen. eral Bates will appoint the customs off, cials.
 The authorities have issued a ruling which legalzes marriages performed by judges or the clergy of any religion. Under the Spanish regime only such marriages were recognized legal as were performed by Catholic priests.
 General Frederick Funston will joint Gen. eral MacArthurs command. His brigade has not been designated, but it is thought he will be assigned to General Wheelers
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
NOTABLE EVENT IN
 r-e. MUSICAL CIRCLES
Grand Concert at C'Brlen's Opera House, Under Auspices of Birmingham Fes-
 tival Orchestra Association

The festival concert, under the auspices of the Birmingham Festival Orchestra associasio4i, at oABrien's opera house last night was flisSey creditable entertain ment. The first part of the programme consisted of five orchestral numbers and one song, and the second part was made up of selections from lHanders oratorio, "Ihe Messiah"
 The orchestra numbered twenty pieces, including a harp which was skilfully and exquisitely manipulated by Mrs. Oliver Chalifoux. John Caman was the concert meister, and as such was a tower of strength All the orchestral numbers were artistic, but comparatively light. There were two movements upon Haydn's Sur prise" symphony, and the march move ment From KaI. "Leonore" symphony, the latter being the most elaborate and difficult to perform, When all the fnstru- ments are concerned
 w. c. Earnst of Cincinnati, made his first appearance in Birmingham in Part l. He sang If With All Your Heart from Mendelssohns "Elijah,' and. revealed A sweet, pure voice. He was warmly re- ceived.
 Part second was a splendid treat. It gave the music lovers of Birmingham religion and musical art combined. For who could listen to a single chorus from the 'Mes- siah' without being moved or made more spiritual-mlnded? And who could listen to the music without exclaiming, Handel, the inspired."
 The solo work of the oratorio was excep- tionally fine MT. Ernst sung "Comport Ye" and "Every Valley with clearness and singular beauty of tone and phrasing.
 Then came Oscar J. Ehrgott, the basso, in the magnificent recitative, Thus Saith the Lord" followed by the aria, But Who May Abide the Day of His Coming?" This eminent artist has been heard Frequently in Birmingham, but he was never in better voice than last night. He ripens with age and there is today no more acceptable ora torio basso in the United States than he Mr. Ehrgott is certainly great in religious feeling and in chaste Reclamation.
 Of all the local soloists, Mrs. Gucken- berger easily led, as might have been ex- pected for she is a professional, an artist of the first-cass. With peculiar tender ness she sang "He Shall Feed His Sheep Like Shepherd"
 There were three SopidloS, dil alHdieui9 burt all exceEent-AIiss Margaret Clarkson Miss Daisye Lang and Miss Mettie David son. Miss Clarkson was in very fine voice and sang '.Come Unto Him. in style that moved the entire audience. And an- other moving, melting song was T Know | That My Redeemer Liveth,' rendered by Miss Davidson. While she sung a large part eff the audience was in tears-tears i of deep and fine emotion.
 The chorus was strong and effective and 1 both in attack and shading, and in intel lgent reading, too, was superior to former Messiah" choruses.
 1 MT. Guckenberger, the director of the or i chestra and the chorus performed his work nobly. He has gained many points in the estimation of the musical public.
 The audience last night was large, repre- 1 sentative and appreciative.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Gues to Nashville

l.. K. Plosser, former chief clerk of the Alabama Car Service association,9 has re- signed his position and gone to Nashville to become auditor of terminals under Su- perintendent B. M. Starks MT. Plosser is very popular in Birmingham, .and5t his friends here wish him the greatest success in his new work.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
C.Iy Duncil

The city council meets in adjourned ses- sion tonight to dispose of unfinished busi- ness and to elect a successor to the late w. J. Pearce. alderman from the Seventh ward. b,
 There is said to be some difference, of opinion among the members as to- the! ad- visibility of adopting the budget for 1900 as proposed by Alderman Camp.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Derivation

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 A Cleveland man mentioned recently that he had a theory which. il seemsf to him. explained the origin of the name ap- pendicitis.
 Of course he was asked to reveal it.
 Why he said, '-it is probably derived from ned-up-seed-dt-is."
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
NOTHING TO GIVE OUT
Former Congressman Howard Declined
 to be Interviewed

Former Congressman M. w. Howard is at the Florence Asked last night if he would assent to the request of the populst state committee to become candidate for the United States senate, Mir. Howard said that he had nothing to give out to the newspa- pers.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
The Proner Ching

From the Chicago News.
 She-Isn't that duck of bonnet the doctors wife has on?
 He-Yes, and it's very appropriate. too She-How so?
 Heller husbands a Quack.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
The Way the Money Goes

From the Boston Courier.
 Wife-I must get cut-glass perfume bot tie for Irene, and a foxskin huff and boa for Jennie, and monogramed bon-bon box for Gertrude. Oh! won't this be a happy Christmas?
 Husband-Yes; but I thought you also wanted some coal, wood and groceries. .
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
Mir. scooter in the City

c. A. Benscoter, assistant general passen- ger agent of the Southern and Alabama Great Southern at Chattanooga, was in the city yesterday.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
ro.rUn,e A UOLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money If 1t fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on each box 25c.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29

wANTED-Two lady saleswomen. Apply at Loyeman- Joseph & Loeb's at o'clock.
The age-herald., 1899-12-29
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men fail in business by trying to do too many things. To be suc- cessful every one should select some one special business.
 and to that devote his whole time and attention. For the past thirteen years in the city of Bir- mingham, Ala. l have treated exclu-
The age-herald., 1899-12-29

sively and cured thousands of patients ,,a. SUI. fering with all manner of private trouoies' l,s,, Sexual Weakness, Syphilis, Stricture, oo ns orrhoea, etc. 1 offer you a certainty oi cure. My charges are reasonable. nIay be stranger to you. If so, l reler sI, sI" with permission to First National a.st1, DanN, Alabama National Bank, Jefferson Couilsy Savings Bank and Steiner Bros, Bahhetta' as to my responsibility for my contraeess' cure many patients by mali treatment. Write for prices and terms. Address D Y. D. Holloway, Watts Bldg, yThlra ,Ass and Twentieth street, Birmingham, Ala.
 Office corner Third avenue ana eaa tieth street. over Singer Sewing Maehine company. Entrance on Third avenue next door to Birmingham Water Works coni- pany.
 Office hours S:3o a. m. to 5:3O p. m. Sum days, 10 a. m. to 12 m.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-13
LOST.
TO LET.

FURNISHED ROOM-Ony 50 a month. Private
family, Gao Vineyard street. doors Queen Hotel
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-13

TO LET-Furnlshed Room. Inquire "a Emma
street, opposite Emma Square. tIqs Nv
THE ALOHA RooMiNG HOUSE. Fort St. Best
rooms and attendance In city. I33a
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-13
Election OF Trustees.

The Annual Meeting of the members of
the HONOLULU LIBRARY & READ
ING ROOM ASSOCIATION will be
held at their rooms next FRIDAY, the
18th inst at 7:3o p. m.
n. A. PARMELEE,'
I4oo-4t Secretary.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-13
FOR SALE.

For sale on account of whom 1t may
concern. Cases of oranges and bana-
mas on the Inter-Island S. S. Co. g
wharf, Fort street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-13

Weather Bureau, Punahou, Dec. 49,
Temperature Morning minimum,
81; Midday maximum, 81.
Barometer at a. IN. 1891. Falling.
Rainfall o.
Dew Point &C +.
Humidity at 9 q. m. CO per cent.
ARRIVALS.
.l. Tuesday, Dec. IL.
Stmr. Mauna Loa, Simerson, from
Iiona and Kau ports.
Wednesday, Dec 10.
Br. stmr. Carlisle City, Aitken, from
San Diego, Nov. 90. consigned to Alex
ander, Baldwin & Co.
DEPARTURES.
Tuesday. Dec. IL.
Stmr. Kinau, Freeman, Hilo.
Stmr. Upolu, Henningsen. Kohala.
Schr. Blanche and Ella, Dudoit, Ha-
nalei
Schr. Kawailani, Sam, Koolau.
U. S. A. r. Warren, Hart, for Manila.
U. S. G. S. stmr. Pathfinder, Perkins,
cruise
BOOKED.
For Maui ports, per stmr. Clsudine,
sailing December IF. Baldwin, +. w.
Beardslee, Mrs. J. Papaia. r. w. Filler
and wife, J. Hatcheong, Capt. J. II.
Bamberry, J. j. Durmmond and daugh-
ter, Toni Hop and wife.
For Makeweli, per stmr. Mikahala,
sailing December =: Mr.. Brown, s. ii.
Comstock, F. Gay, A. Johannson, Mrs.
Scott, Miss Alice Weight, Il. Powell
and wife, j. Thompson, II. p. Walton,
o. Miles, Mr.. Graves, J. Lehman, p.
Higgins.
For Nawiliwili. per stmr. w. G. Hall.
sailing December -: II. Waterhouse
and wife, II. Isenberg. w. T. Lucas, II.
Holtz, II. Crabbe, J. J. Silva, p. Miller
and wife.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-13
BY AUTHORITY.
IRRIGATION NOTICE.

Holders of water privileges, or those
paying water rates, are hereby notified
that the hours for irrigation purposes
are from to o'clock u. m. and from
4 to 6 o'clock p. m.
ANDREW BROWN,
Superintendent Water Works.
Approved by A. YOUNG,
Minister of Interior
Honolulu, June IA. 1S9.
1244-tf
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SHIPPING INTEL iGfNGE

70, aaamoo.i snipplas News Sc, seventh p.s.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-13

The Bulletin Classics its ads. Re.
sult-small advertisers get square
deal.
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Notice.

During my absence from these Islands,
Mr.. w. M. Giffard will act for me under
full power Of attorney.
w. q. IRWIN.
Honolulu, Dec, 3, 1899. I3oS-2w