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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-03
MAX LENIT'S.
Our Annual
Midsummer Sale.

OF gents fine straw and stiff
hats is now occupying the
attention of our customers,
and keeps them guessing
how we can sell such quality
of goods, styles and shapes
at such remarkably low
prices. We are doing this
in order to close them out,
because we carry no stock
over from one season to
the other. Come early and
secure first choice. This
opportunity is very short.
Summer Shirts or ali
Kinds at Half Price,
Do not forget us for summer under
wear. Our stock and prices are
sure to meet with your favor.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-03
Extending Their Lines.

BEEoHAM's PILLs-No equal for Constipa-
fs,u
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-08-03

All bicycle sundries sold at profitable prices
to the buyer for this month. Buy now and
save money in the future. Orkin's jewelry
store. South Main street. 7-17-tf
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
WOMAN'S AUXILIARY
Of St. Vincent's Hospital Held an I'm
 portant Meeting

The womans auxiliary of St. Vincent's hospital held a meeting in St. Pauls hall, Third avenue and Twenty-second street, yesterday afternoon. Tn the absence of the president, Mrs. Clifford. Mrs. c. H. Spencer, vce-presdent, presided
 Constitution and bylaws for the regula- tion and workings of the auxiliary were adopted.
 The attendance at the meeting was large and great deal of interest in the society manifested. he object of the auxiliary is to assist in establishing and maintaining a free ward at St. Vncent's hospital, and in this laudable undertaking the ladies are meeting with the greatest encouragement.
 They extend an invitation to every one to join the auxiliary and the annual dues have been fixed at $1, very insignificant sum when compared with the beneficial re- suits to accrue from such an organization.
 Until the new building of St. Vincents hospital is completed the auxiliary will meet in the Florence hotel parlor on the first Thursday of each month.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
1.-THE PLAY@

The Andrews Opera company closed its engagement at the Auditorium last night with a splendid rendition of the beautiful romantic opera Martha" fully sustaining it's reputation as high class organization Miss French, as Lady Harriet, acquitted herself admirably, both in voice and acting. MT. Walters, as 'Lonel,' was excellent, his singing of the beautiful part being most acceptable. Miss Clayton, as "Nancy, the Maid" was in excellent voice. and made decided hit. The entire cast was well taken and the chorus was especially strong and pleasing.
 At matinee yesterday 'The Pirates ot Penzance" was rendered with the under studies in the cast, and with the exception of Miss Lee, was weak. The company Is one of the best musical organizations which has visited Birmingham and was deserving of a much better patronage than 1t re- ceiVed.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
ANNUAL CONVENTION
Of the Jefferson County Sunday School
 Association

The annual convention of the Jefferson County Sunday School association will be held at Pratt City Thursday, December II, and promises to be largely attended.
 The morning and afternoon sessions will be held at the First Methodist church, and the evening session at the Baptist church.
 The convention will meet at o'clock a. m. with devotional exercises, conducted by Rev. H. s. Hamilton. The address of wei come will be delivered by Professor P. M. McNeil, principal of the city schools.
 President Von l.. Thompson will deliver the annual address. ["
 The afternoon session will be opened with devotional exercises at 1:30 o'clock by Rev. S. Marston. At this session the work of the convention will be taken up under the leadership of k. H. Cabiniss, Mrs. William Hardy, Miss Alice Hale and others.
 The opening services of the evening ses- sion at D. m. will be conducted by Rev. J. V. Dickinson.
 The basis of representation is as follows: All ministers of the gospel, the superin- tendents and three delegates from each Sunday school, and officers of the county and beat associations.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
ROMAN CATHOLICS
Will Today Celebrate Feast of the
 Immaculate Conception

In the Roman Catholic church today is the feast of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin. It is day of obliga- tion, which means, among other things that every Catholic is obliged to hear mass, illness or absence from the vicinage of a church being the only valid excuses for failure to do so.
 There will be two masses at St. Paul's- a low mass at 6:30 m. and a missa can- tata, commonly called high mass, at g o'clock. At the latter service the well known and eloquent ecclesiastic, the Rev. Thomas P Brown, of Seattle, will be the ceebrant and preacher. Those who attend will hear an able discourse.
 Father Brown is a member of the his- toric "congregation,' styled Redemption ists or Liguorians, who devote themselves chiefly to mission preaching. As pulpit orators they rank first in the Catholic church, the Paulists coming next, perhaps. The original rules of the Redemptionists were unusually severe, allowing only sacks of straw for beds, hard bread and soup at table, and imposing long seasons of worship every night, and missionary activity among the poorest classes.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
CAPITALISTS ON
 INSPECTION TOUR Officials of U. s. Cast Iron Pipe
 Co. in the District. VISITED BESSEMER PLANT
Burke Says Supreme Court Decision Will Have No Effect on His Company-The Party
 Leaves for AnniSton

A number of prominent officials of the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company spent yesterday m Birmingham and the immediate district, and will leave this morning for Anniston.
 The party traveled in their own private car. They were:
 A. c. Overholt of Pittsburg, president.
 c. E. Burke. Chicago, vice president.
 George J. Long, Louisville; E. c. Fuller, Columbus; George B. Hayes, Buffalo; A H. McNeal, Burlington, N. J.; B. F. Overholt, Pttsburg, directors.
 Daniel McLaren, resident manager, Gin cinnat.
 J. ". Holmes, resident manager Alabama division.
 J. W. Osborne, traffic manager, Chicago.
 Vice President Burke stated to reporter for the Age-Herald last night that the par ty were simply on tour of inspection Of the various plants of the company. They inspected the Bessemer plant yesterday and today will inspect the plant at Annis- ton. Further than this there was a'bso- lutely no significance in the visit to Ala bama.
 Asked if he regarded the decision of the United States supreme court in the matter of the Addyston Pipe Works, now the property of his company, as being Of any consequence to the company, Vice Presi- dent Burke replied that it was of no more importance to his company than it was to any private individual of Birmingham; that is to say, of no consequence whatever. - Vice President Burke is colonel on the staff of Governor Bushnell of Ohio, and was also on the staff of Governor Foraker. He is a tall, handsome, military-looking man, with grey mustache and hair, and is blessed with the best of good humor and a spirit of cheerful geniality He looks at one straight, and talks he looks Evi- dently a strong resolute man.
 Hon. George B. Hayes is a prison com missioner of the state of New York, and is widely known.
 The other directors are men of wealth and prominence, as become men who con- trol one of the most powerful industrial companies in the United States.
 Everybody in Birmingham and the dis trict knows Daniel MeLaren, sometime su- perntendent of the Alabama Great South ern railroad, and at one time superintend- ent of the Mobile and Ohio. He spent sey- eral weeks here last winter.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
FIELD TRIALS
Will be Held at Greenville Beginning
 February 5

The fourth annual field trials of the Ala bama Field Trials club will be held at Greenville, beginning February 5, 1900.
 These are open only to Alabama owned pointers, English, Irish and Gordon set ters
 The trials will begin with the derby Monday, February 5, followed by the all age and champion stakes. The judges will be ". B. Hamilton, of Columbus, Miss, and H. H. Mayberry, of this city.
 The derby is for pointers and setters whelped on or after January 1, 1898. En- tries close January 10, 1900 with 8 to nom mate and $2 additional to start. Winner Of first gets 50 per cent; second, 20 per cent, and third 15 per cent Dogs having won first in. any open field trials are barred.
 The all-ages stake is for pointers and setters of any age. Entries close January 10, 1900; $3 to nominate and $2 additional to start. Winnings same as in derby. Dogs having won first in any open field trials or first in the all-age stake If the Alabama field trials prior to September l, 1s99 are barred
 The champion stake is for pointers and SetterS of any age and regardless or pre- vious winnings. Entries close January 10, 1900; $5 to nominate, nothing to start. Winner gets $50 silver cup and his dog the title of state champion
 Application for entry blanks or any other information furnished on request to the secretary, T. H. Spencer, Birmingham, Ala, to whom all correspondence should be addressed.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
NEGRO DROPPED
 DEAD IN A SALOON
Was Sitting on a Beer Keg and
 Suddenly Expired.
HAD JUST TAKEN A DRINK
suited from Natural Causes, But Failed to Establish Identity.
 Not Albert Pierson

About o'clock yesterday afternoon an unknown negro man about 82 years of age dropped dead while sitting on a beer keg in the bar room of L. McPherson, at the corner of Second avenue and Twenty-sec- ond street.
 According to the statement of the bar keeper at the place, the negro came into the saloon and asked to be allowed to wash his hands. This accomplished he ordered glass of beer and sat down on keg, and in few minutes fell over and expired shortly after.
 Coroner Dallas was summoned to the scene and after viewing the body, declared that death had resulted from natural causes. City Physician Whelan, who was early on hand, said that death had proba- bly been caused by apoplexy. The unfor- tunate negro was still alive when pr. Whelan arrived. but was beyond aid, and died in a few moments. His body was re- moved to the undertaking establishment or the Warner-Smiley company.
 The identity of the dead negro could not be established, as no one around the bar or in the neighborhood seemed to know the man. Later in the afternoon a colored man was found who declared that he knew the dead man, and gave his name as Albert Piei son. The same authority also declared that Pierson lived on Eighteenth street and Avenue G. and said that he had formerly worked for the Birmingham water works, but that lately he had only been employed as a helper around new buildings. Pier sons wife was notified and went to the un- der1aking> rooms to view the remains, but was much relieved to find that 1t was not l,a- hiIs
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
ELECTRIC CAR
Ran Into a Slag Pot Near the Sloss
 Furnace

Yesterday morning as a slag pot at the Sloss furnaces was crossing the car tracks near the works, East Lake car came along, and before the accident could be avoided the East Lake car had butted into the pot, smashing up things considerably. The brakeman strenuously endeavored to avert the accident, putting on brakes as quickly as possible, but the machinery of the car would not work, and the accident occurred despite his efforts.
 The exact amount of damage done could not be learned, but it is not believed that anyone was hurt.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
TO HIS NATIVE CITY
Remains of G. Y. Shoch Shipped to
 Philadelphia

The body of George Y. Shoch, 60 years of age, who resided in Avondale, and who died last Monday night at o'clock, was shipped to Philadelphia. his native city. yesterday morning oyet the Southern road by the Erswell Unde ftaNing company.
 Mir. Shoch Was a molder by trade and a partner in the Avondale Stove and Foundry Works. He was quite we'll known and liked in the community in which he lived and was considered well to do. MT. Shoch leaves wife and several grown children The funeral services and burial will take place in Philadelphia-
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Raldwin-Me elville Company

The Baldwin, Melville company again ap- peared in two performances at O o'Brien nror, house yesterday presenting "Camille,'' at matinee and Lhttle Lord Fountleroy' at~night.
 Both presentations were up to the high standard of excellence, which this com- pany has established, and were both wit messed by appreciative audiences. Baby yavene. in the title role, again won herself into the hearts of the audience. This charm ing little actress leaves this morning for New Orleans, where she will present "The Little Lord during the entire week, be- ginning Monday at the Grand opera house, where MT Raldwin's stock company is play ing.
 At matinee this afternoon "The Streets of New York will be presented, and to- night the naval and military drama, The Signal of Liberty" 1.-The Devils Web will be the bill at matinee tomorrow and the en- gagement will close tomorrow night with a presentation of the great Devils Mine
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Magnificent NIinstrels

The date of the great Barlow magnificent Minstrels at the Auditorium is definitely fixed for next Monday. This organization is without exception the finest of the kind now travelling It is especially efficient in the comedy element, but its superiority musically has gained for the organization the title of magnificent" It contains nearly a score of excellent vocalists, many of the voices being phenomenal, while it's orchestra is undoubtedly the best ever seen with a minstrel company. The features this season are the next president of min strelsy Harry Ward and Coburn and Baldwin, musical artists.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
IN THE COURTS
Judgment in Federal Court-The Grand
 Jury's Report.

In the United States court yesterday the jury rendered verdict for si7i00o for the plaintiff in the case of A. II. Plumb ys. the Alabama Iron and Steel company. The defendant made no answer to the com plaint.
 A. II. Plumb chairman of the reorsani- zation committee, sued to recover on bonds that had not been paid. The works of the Alabama Iron and Steel company are located at Brierfeld, Bbo county, and were idle for a number of years. The famous Melton case was given to the jury yesterday.
 Grand Jury's Report
 Indictm tments were returned yesterday by the criminal court grand jury against the following named parties
 Katie Turner, murder in the first degree. The indictment charges that Katie killed her husband. Sid Turner, near Gate City. one night about two weeks ago. Jealousy is alleged to have been the cause. Jim Moore, murder in the first degree. James is charged in the indictment with fatally shooting Grant Stevens
 Slas Abercrombie, assault with intent to murder.
 Charlotte Smith, assault with intent to murder.
 William Shaw, running a gaming table. John Coleman, alias Berry Coleman, bur glary and grand larceny. Three cases Lewis GIheart. burglary and grand lar ceny.
 Almond Carr, burglary and grand lar ceny.
 Tom Williams, grand larceny. *
 City Court
 Yesterday a verdict for $2OO for the plain tiff was rendered by the jury in the case of the Lemsin Consolidated Store Supply company vs. Louis Saks.
 Patrick Cushing was given a verdict and judgment against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company for s900. Personal injuries were alleged in the suit, which was filed some time ago.
 The circuit court was still engaged in the trial of the case of J. II. Reville vs. the Birmingham Traction company when adjournment was had yesterday afternion.
 Criminal Court
 Frank Berry and H. E. Ragland were convicted of grand larceny in the criminal court yesterday.
 Dave Bed was acquitted of the charge of grand larceny.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Mable Paige

Next Monday Mable Paige will commence an engagement at O'Brien's opera house lasting for one week with the exception of Thursday night when another attraction is booked to appear.
 A feature of Mabel Paige and Marshall's Musical Comedy company this year is the musical part of the programmes. All incl dental music, songs, marches, dances have been especially written for Miss Paige by Mir. Harry B. Marshall of New York city. MT. Marshall has written the music for a great many of Weber & Fields and E. D.. Rice's productions, and is one of the best known and sought after composers of popu- lar music in the great metropolis. The "Little Cadet" an operatic comedy which Miss Paige is producing this season, is one of MT. Marshalrs latest productions.
 The usual custom of admitting ladies free on the opening night will be adhered to next Monday.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
NOTICE!

Now the department store LIAR gets in his work and says he gives you a gold dollar vaIue for 25c. Don't be duped with trash. Buy your Christ mas and other gifts from Harry Mercer's stock of jew- elry, where TRUE values are given. Don't forget the num- ber-2Ol8 First Avenue.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Bulb planting time. Ask Godden's.
Dr. LeGrande Returns

Dr. J. c. LeGrande returned last night from Atlanta, where he had been to deliver a lecture before the officers of the Mutual Security association of Binghamton, N. r.. on the Relations and Responsibilities of Doctors in Life Insurance Companies" The officers of the company gave a banquet at the Majestic hall on WedlSsday night.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
A Small Fire

An alarm of fire was turned in from box 125 yesterday morning about 7:3O o'clock The fire occurred in two-story frame dwelling in Eighth avenue. between Eigh- teenth and NineteenN streets, occupied by Mrs. Thornton. The fire started from a spark catching on the roof. Fortunately no damage was suffered
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Paines Fireworks Company Assigns

New York, December 7.-Paines Fire Works company assigned today, with lia- biiitses and assets of about S70,00O each A fire at the company's factory last summer, and damage suits resulting from an acci- dent during an exhibition at Columbus. O., in which number of people were injured are given as the causes for the assign ment
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Death of Mrs. Oden

Mrs. Martha Elizabeth Oden, wife of Ed Oden, died at g o'clock last night of pneu- monia. Deceased was 37 years of age and the mother of six children, who survive her. She was a sister of James Ware own CT of Wares Grove. Her remains will be inferred in Oak Hill cemetery today. ft.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
ME. Moore,s Condition

The condition of J. J. Moore. who has been dangerously i'll for several days, was reported much improved last night. It is believed now that he will recover If he has no set back,
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
PROTESTS FILED
 AGAINST ADVANCE
Proposed Increase in Coal Tariffs
 Creates Dissatisfaction.
KICK COMES FROM GEORGIA
Railroad Commission Takes the Matter Up at the Instance of, Consumers Il. & N. Earnings Show
 Large Increase-Link

The announcement of an advance in coal rates, effective the 10th inst, has brought forth great many protests, especially in Georgia, where the additional 10 cents per ton will be most felt. So many protests were filed with the Georgia railroad com- mission that that body has addressed a communication to the railroads protesting against the advance just a this time when the manufacturing industries are recover ing from the years of business depression and are again getting on their feet.
 It Is claimed that the 10 cents advance will mean a considerable item of expense to the larger plants that consume several tons a day.
 The railroads claim that for several years they have hauled coal at a minimum rate, and now that the revival of business has set in and prices are advancing all along the line they should reap a part of the benefits.
 It is understood that the Georgia railroad commission has requested reply by next Monday.
 l.. & N. Earnings
 The Louisville and Nashvllle's net in crease in earnings for the first four months (July to October 3D of this year of $635, ,276 is equivalent to about IS per cent. on the common stock. Should the company con tinue it's present rate of increase its sur plus applicable to dividends would amount to about $3 2S0, ,00o, or about s per cent. The company paid no dividend on the stock in 1897 or 1898, and only per cent. in 1896.
 Rolling Stock
 Railroads all over the country are letting contracts for additional rolling stock, the Chesapeake and Ohio having placed an or der for 1000 coal cars of S0,000 pounds ca pacity each. The Iowa Central has placed orders with the Badwins, the Rogers and the Brooks for forty heavy freight engines Other roads have given orders for engines and cars.
 Personals
 General Freight Agent c. B. Compton, of the Louisville and Nashville, is in the city. Division Passenger Agent P. Sid Jones, of the Louisville and Nashville, is in North Alabama on business for his road.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Marriage License

The marriage market was quiet yester- day, only one certificate being issued by the probate judge. The license was issued to Paul Copeland and Miss Leola Mims.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08

Jim Sims, colored, 50 years old. is under arrest at police headquarters on the charge of having obtained money under false pre- lenses. Messrs. Mullin and Armstrong made the arrest.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08

Will Jenks, a negro about 8 years old. was arrested early last night at the corner of Second avenue and Twenty-second street by Officer Culpepper. He is charged with stealing an overcoat from the store of D. Copeland, in Second avenue, between Twen- ty-frst and Twenty second streets.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08

T. s. Horn, a white man, was arrested yesterday for refusing to pay for what he got at a saloon. He will appear before Judge Feagin this morning.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08

Wilson Barnett, coored, was taken in charge by Policemen Walton and Eagan yesterday afternoon on the charge of hav- ing stolen pair of pants.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08

Sam Stevenson, colored. 26 years of age. was taken in on a charge of assault upon Reuben May with pistol. He will have hearing this morning.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08

Richard Griggs, a negro arrested on De- cember l and wanted by the Atlanta au- thorities, was taken to the latter city yes terday afternoon on the 4:45 train. Officers from Atlanta came after him.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Criminal Court

Fraank Berry and H. E. Ragland were convicted of grand larceny in the criminal court yesterday.
 Dave Bed was acquitted of the charge of grand larceny.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08

Jim Thomas, negro man about 40 years old, was arrested charged with the murder of Walter Hudson. Officers Disheroon and Bodeker made the arrest.
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
WITH THE POLICE
Arrests Made Yesterday by the Vigilan
 Officers

M. c. Shelman, a white man 8 years ol age, was taken into custody yesterday on a charge of aggravated assault and battery
The age-herald., 1899-12-08
Personals

General Freight Agent C. B. Compton, of the Louisville and Nashville, is in the city.
 Division Passenger Agent P Sid Jones, of the Louisville and Nashville, is in North Alabama on business for his road.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1899-05-17

Road Supervisor Russell is making re-
pairs on the roads to the east of town
and will then give some attention to the
road leading to the mines. When the
work in hand is completed it is much
to be hoped the streets will get their
annual raking, go it behooves the pco
pie to give their yards a thorough clean
ing. The trash that accumulates dur
ing the year is generally a tiretrap and
just as liable to breed sickness and dis
ease. Much Of il can be used to ad-
vantage on our sandy roads particularly
the cedar bark, the wood being in surl,
common use. The town during the
warm weather IL overrun with tranlps,
thieves and other worthless characters
who ran be put to better use ia clean
ing the streets than IN idling in jtii, and
The example furnished by q ~ci,aingang
does splendid service at least while t he
chalngang ls in operation. We take it
for granted nobody wants to invite fire
to burn house AMI home or sickness to
destroy health and lie. So do please
stand in and clean your yards aud so
lend n hand that the sti be cleaned.