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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23
Harvey Held

John F. Harvey, the colored assistant
mailing clerk at the postofiice, who was
arrested Thursday night for robbing the
mails, was up for preliminary examina-
tlon before United States Commissioned
w. K. Cornish yesterday morning. The
defendant was bound over to await the
action of the grand jury, and his bond
placed at 81 900.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23
Small Fire

Yesterday morning about o'clock a
small fire occurred in a one-story frame
building in Twenty-ffth street. between
First and Second avenues. The department
responded and quickly subdued the flames.
The blaze started from a spark on the roof,
and chemicals were used in extlMguishing
it. The damage was insignificant,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23

Effie Lyman and another negro woman
were before Judge Greene of the criminal
court yesterday on habeas corpus proceed
ings The first named was charged with
an assault with intent to murder on her
husband, Boo Lyman, and the latter with
burglary. Both were released.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23
AN IMPORTANT DIFFERENCE

To make 1t apparent to thousands, who
think themselves Ill, that they are not at
ficted with any disease, but that the sys-
tenn simply needs cleansing, is to bring
comfort home to their hearts, costve
condition is easily cured by using Syrup of
Figs Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup company only, and sold by all
druggists.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23

their employees an opportunity to enjoy the
holiday.
At the next meeting of the Clerks ASST
citation officers for the ensuing year will be
elected and other important business trans
acted. The association is in a prosperous
condition, and 1t is expected that almost
every clerk in the city will be taken in to
the membership during the first few weeks
of the new year.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23
Delightful Xmas smoke, the
Texie 25 box $l.25.
Bulb planting time. Ask Godden's.
Mr.. Turpin Exonerated

The case against the well known railroad
man, Frank Turpin, in the probate court of
Shelby county was recently mol pressed.
The charge against Mr.. Turpin was defama-
tion, and the mol PROSE- means vindication.
Many friends Of Mr. Turpin in Birmingham
will be delighted to learn that the principal
witness failed to appear at the court in Co.
lumbiana.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23

Marriage licenses issued by the probate
Judge yesterday were to the following par
ties:
T. j. Rowland and Miss Mena Williams,
Robert McGraw and Miss Mary Ray, j. r.
Mcpherson and Miss Alice Mcdonald, Jonn
p Vaughan and Miss Eddie Larene Ranale,
Anthony Gallagher and Miss Margaret
Mackinan.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23
Child Ill

The little 4-year-old girl of C. c. Massey,
engineer at the Northside fire company, is
seriously ill with pneumonia at her faith
er's residence, 1928 Fourth avenue.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23
A WELCOME, STYLISH
CHRISTMAS GIFT.

The most fashionable article
for ladies' WeaT-fancy fur
neck pieces.
Loveman, Joseph & Loeb.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23
JU ST RECEIVED.

Mink, Stone Martin, Hudson
Bay Sabel, red, blue and
black, fox, Japanese fox, blue
and black lynx, electric, seal,
Astrachan, Krimmer and Per-
sian lamb, in Scarfs, Muffs
and fancy neck pieces.
Loveman, Joseph &c Loeb.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23

In the Blount county circuit court Judge
A. H. Aston presiding, Elias Kelton,
charged with the murder of William Boul-
din, was convicted of manslaughter and
sentenced to two Years in the penitentiary~
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23
Bank Clearines

Bank clearings for the week ending yes
terday were $91S,6574G, compared with $522,-
351.n the corresponding week last year.
This shows an increase of 1896, SIS, or over
60 per cent.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23

F'ox's Cut Rate Drug Store,
1923 End ave., will give away.
$25 to their patrons tonight.
a ticket with every purchase.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23
Leading Merchants Will Close at Noon
ON Monday

The clerks are preparing to celebrate
Christmas like other mortals, as the leading
merchants agreed to close their stores at
noon on Christmas Day, which will give
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23

For Christmas a box of
TexIes, Is Sl.25.
You should see specimens
of Home Photography at Har-
riSon's. This is a new feature
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23

GET THE and most tasteful ideas in
= syrn% picture frames at Colby's
AafES Wall Paper and Art Store,
2023 First avenue.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23

A Christmas Gift, box of
Texies, Is, sl.25.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23

Give your gentleman friend
q box of 'Texies.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23

An appropriate gift, a rs
box of Texies only $l.25.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23

A Christmas Gift, box of
Texies, 25, 81, 25.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23

Delightful Xmas smoke, the
TeXie Is box Sl.25.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23

Patent Medicines at Cut
Prices. Adams Drug Co.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23

Modern photography at Har-
risOn'S studio.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23

Texie, box of 25, 81. 25.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23

A Christmas Gift, box of
Texies, rs, 81. Is.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23
Delightful Xmas smoke, the
TeXie Is box S1.25.

A WELCOME, STYLISH
CHRISTMAS GIFT.
The most fashionable article
for ladies' Wear-fancy fur
neck pieces.
LoVeman, Joseph 81 Loeb.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23
HOLIDAY FOR CLERKS

Flower bulbs cheap. Godden's.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-12-23
Give your gentleman friend
a box of Texies.
Marriage Licenses

Flower bulbs cheap. Godden's.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-10

Majority of savannahians Believe
Col. Brooks Was Right.

Varied views of the attempted contest
of the Hilton trophy match are held by
Savannahians. Some say they think the
Georgians should have accepted the score
as reported and raised no kick. They are
in the minority. The more popular view
is that the team did right and that a blot
rests on the New Jersey team for not
having demanded an investigation just as
soon as question was raised.
Capt w. w. Williamson has the utmost
confidence in Col Jordan F. Brooks, who
acted as captain at Sea Grit during the
matches. That confidence is shared by all
Savannah, and it is universally believed
that there would have been no protest
made by Col. Brooks unless he were alb
solutely sure that the stand taken by the
GeOrgians was absolutely correct.
The claim that certain rules made 1t
impossible for the association to recognize
the protest because members OF the team
had visited the New Jersey target at night
and WITHOUT a range officer is regarded by
Capt Williamson as absurd. He says he
knows of no such rules TO forbid the recog-
milton of protest based upon such an
examination of the target shot at by the
Georgians' adversaries.
telegram, received by Capt William
son from Col. Brooks during the forenoon
yesterday, was as follows. Condition of
target shot on by New Jersey in Hilton
trophy match causes me to file protest aft
er asking Spencer TO investigate ii without
formal protest" II was this protest of Col
Brooks that, according to Associated
Press dispatches, the association refused
to admit Capt. Williamson was expect
ing further information from Col Brooks
but II was not forthcoming.
Capt Williamson says the action of the
association will do Sea Girt more harm
than if il had held the investigation, ad-
judged New Jersey to have been credited
with more than deserved and given the
trophy TO Georgia, the next team in the
contest. Thai is an opinion in which he Is
not alone.
Savannahians did not fare so badly in
the contests. On the whole, it is doubtful
II there was another team at Sea Grit that
did as well. With the victories of the car
lier part of the week and the capture Of
the Presidents match and the Wimb edon
cup by Lieut.. Wilson, the record is great
er than that of either New Jersey or the
District of Columbia, OF course, Savannah
expected the Hilton trophy and the Soldier
OF Marathon, but without them the team
is yet victorious and should be so regard
ed
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-10

speetion of these premises by city cleo
trical inspector would have disclosed the
condition of the wires.
In this city al modern houses are being
wired for electric lights, and only few
are inspected before wires are covered by
p.astering and flooring 1t is of great i'm
portance to have frequent inspections of
buildings during their construction, 10 see
that the wires are installed with every re-
gard for safety. The best of material
should be used, and whenever wires pass
through timbers or any wood work, they
should be protected with glass or porce-
lain tubes and run IN such a manner as
to be impossible to touch wood work, pipes
or any substance except lis insulated sup
ports.
Electricity. if properly used, is the SAT-
est lighting agent known but, after being
identified with the electrical business here
Tor number OF years, l am prepared 10
say that thousands of dollars, and posi-
bly, human lives may be saved in Sayan-
nah by having an electrical inspector"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-10

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-10
BOTHERED ANOTHER's WIFE.

Reed Stabbed MunrOe in Back and
sInshcd Him Across Hand and Arm.
Robert Reed, coIored. was arrested last
night by Policeman Garrity He is charg-
ed with making a vicious assault upon
William Munroe, also cotored, in which
the latter was quite seriously cut in the
back and on the hand and arm The wound
in the back is the one that is painful and
may prove serious.
Munroe was arrested at the same time
and was also sent in to the station house
Reed had small cut on the back of his
hand. that looked as though ii might have
been made by himself, and loudly and
DANGEROUSLY accused Munroe of having at
tackled and beaten him. He called atten-
ton to an alleged wound in his head, that
had no existence, and demanded that il be
looked after His story was too improba-
BILE to merit q moments confidence or be-
lief He denied absolutely having stabbed
Munroe.
Munroe said he had been attacked by
Reed in the street, close 10 the First AZ
rican Baptist Church, and had then been
stabbed in the back. When he attempted
to defend himself and to ward off the de-
termined thrusts of his assailant he re-
ceived the other wounds in the hand and
arm. He, said that Reed had hutted him
in the face, and in support Of this state
ment exhibited a lip, swollen to about
four times its natural size He said that
he was unable 10 account fcS the attack,
and never knew why it had been made.
Dr. Levi had been called to the sta
ton house and looked after Munroe's
wounds. The man looked as though he
would not harm a cat, and seemed in
capable of making the assault upon Reed
that the latter asserted had been made
The latter let the cat out of the bag.
probably. when he said that Munroe had
been paying attentions to his wife. and
that he had warned him 10 stop it, Tho
difficulty followed this warning immedi-
ately
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-10
THIRTEEN ARE NOW FIGURING.
But FOR THE CADETS THE DEWEY
TRIP IS A CERTAINTY.

The Company the First in Georgia
TO Conceive the Idea of Going to
New York TO Join in the Parade.
Col. Brooks, on His Return, win
Have Information for the Com
mand-FinaI Drills Begin TO-mOr-
row Night, When the Men VIII
BE Assigned Permanent Places.
The various details of the Savannah Ca
dets' trip to New York are now being ar
ranged, and as the time for departure APP
proaches, the men grow more and more
enthusiastic
The Cadets were the first organization
in the state 10 entertain the idea of the
coming trip, and while Georgia has thir-
teen companies that are figuring on being
in the great parade, it is doubtful wheth-
or any of them are as certain of success
as the Cadets.
Beyond doubt Georgia VIII have the
largest representation of any Southern
state, which is meet and proper, from sew
eral points of view, Lieut.. Brumby be-
ing a Georgian, being one of the chief
reasons. 1t is certain that the troops from
Georgia viii be well cared for in New
York. Col. Brooks presence there at this
time, and the fact that the First Georgia
Infantry, L. S. v, was under command of
Gen. Roe, chief marshal of the parade,
during the Spanish war, being ample as
surance of his looking out for company
of his brigade
The place assigned in the line to Georgia
has not yet been officially announced.
When Col. Brooks returns, he will doubt
less be in a position to give considerable
information on subjects relating to the
event, and the route by which the Cadets
will travel will be selected, he being a
member of the committee.
Seventy men are now on the list to go,
and the last preliminary drill was held
Friday night The general attendance at
these drills has been very good. although
some individuals have fallen below the
mark and their attendance at the remain
ing drills will be closely watched, and,
unless an improvement Is shown, they
may find difficulty in taking the trip.
Tomorrow night the final drills viii be-
gin and will be held Monday, Wednesday
and Friday evenings up to the time of
departure. A great many new members
have been drilled into shape in the last
two weeks, and these with all the others
expecting to make the trip will be sized
up tomorrow night, the division into pla-
toons made and each man given regu-
lar position, which he is expected to oc-
cupy in the drills and the parade.
In case a man is irregular, in his at
tendance his place will have to be filled
by one more regular, and thus 1t is abso-
lutely necessary that every man should
attend.
The officers of the company express
themselves as much pleased with the
showing being made and expect to take
away from Savannah one of the best drill
ed and equipped companies that has ever
left on similar trip.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-10
FIRED AT FLEEING THIEF.
Detective barrett Took a Pot Shot
at George Mills in Congress Lane.

Detective barrett Took Pot Shot
at George Mills in Congress Lane.
A crowd was attracted to the corners
of Congress lane and Whitaker and Con-
gress lane and Bull at $3.50 o'clock last
night, by the report Of a revolver. AT
that hour the streets In that vicinity are
thronged with shoppers and other persons
and in a minute the lane was blocked.
The revolver shot had been fired by City
Detective Barrett, who had been chasing
George Mills, a negro boy. from the cor
ner of Broughton and Barnard streets.
The boy had two pairs of trousers, both
quite new, thrown across his arm and the
detective thought they looked suspicious
ly like they had been stolen. When he
called upon Mills to halt the latter only
quickened his pace and the detective fol-
lowed close upon his heels. Mills pace
changed from walk to a trot and from
a trot to a dead run. Still the detective
followed.
The pursued turned into Congress lane
and ran down in an eastwardly direction.
Barrett saw that he would probably es-
cape, and fired a shot from his revolver
in the hope that he would induce the ne
gro to halt It was a vain hope, for Mills
only flew the faster.
As he emerged from the lane at Brough-
ton street he ran into the arms of a group
of persons who were standing there, and
who turned him over to Barrett. Mills
when taken to the station house, refused
to reveal the manner of his acquiring the
trousers or 20 confess that he had stolen
them,
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-10
BEFORE OGLETHoRPE LODGE.
MIR. j. F. b. Beekwith VIII Read Eu-
gene Arnm's Dream.

Mr.. ]. F. Beckwith will give a reading
Of Thomas Hoods The Dream of Eugene
Aram" before Oglethorpe Lodge of Odd
Fellows Tuesday night.
Mr.. Beckwith is a past grand of Haupt
Lodge. His readings before that lodge
have aroused such interest among Odd
Fellows and an invitation was extended
him 70 read before Oglethorpe Lodge. Mr.
Beckwith accepted the invitation and
chose as his reading Hoods thrilling story
which has been given by Henry Irving
with great effect. Mr.. Beckwith has
studied the selection and has imbued it
with the fire and intensity
of feeling which characterize Irv-
ing's readings. Those who have heard
the poem read dramatically, will appreci-
ate the opportunity of hearing il again,
II they are Odd Fellows. The members
of oglethorpe Lodge are fortunate in Sc
curing Mr.. Beckwith as a reader, and his
appearance before them is certain to be
taken advantage Of
The story of the poem is dramatic in Its
interest, and read in the manner in which
it is read by Mr.. Beckwith, 1t is of far
more than ordinary interest
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-10
JERUSALEM cHURcH's scHIsM.
Rev. II. e. PrImus Makes Further
Explanations About 1t.

Rev. II. e. PrImus Makes Further
Explanations About 1t.
Rev. R. E. Primus pastor of Jerusalem
Church of the Reformed Methodist Union
connection. insists upon his position re-
gardng Rev E. R. Middleton, who calls
himself acting bishop and whom Rev
Primus designates a usurper of that high
office. The pastor denies that the late
bishop desired any such arrangement as
now exists and that he was ever tried
during Bishop Johnston's tenure of office
on charges preferred.
The writ of suspension is still ignored
by Rev. Primus. He refuses to be sus-
pended by the acting bishop and the
preachers of the church who are backing
him up. He says there is a certain pro
cedure provided for in the church disci-
pline before a preacher can be suspended.
The prescribed action was not taken, and
therefore he holds he has not been legally
suspended.
Rev. Primus says the incumbency of the
position of general secret ary does not give
Rev. Middleton any claim upon the bish-
ops chair He says he could just as law
fully lay claim to it himself by virtue of
his position as financial secretary of the
connection and goes on to remark signifi-
cautly that "he is not striving for the mas
terry, and is content to wait upon the
blessed promise, He that humbles himself
shall be exalted " Possibly this meek and
lowly spirit may result In Rev Primus'
preferment,
A conference according to law is what
Rev. Primus says ne wants. He would like
to see a bishop legally elected, be he
whomsoever he might in order that he
may preside over the coming annual con-
ference Of the church
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-10
PLACE OF MANY ACCIDENTS.
The ThunderbOIt Toll Gate Sees Not
Few of Them.

An awkward turn on Wheaton street,
Just outside the toll gate. has brought
many drivers to grief, and complaints
about it have been frequent. A gentle
man who had tied his buggy hung on a
water plug night or two ago is among
the most recent sufferers. He had a pair
Of shafts broken to splinters, and was
fortunate in getting off so lightly.
He was returning from a drive on the
road. 1t was after dark. and the glare
of the light outside the toll gate blinded
him. Thinking there was no obstacle in
the straight line from the exit from the
road. he pursued it, the horse going at
brisk trot. Then came the crash. and
the gentleman and the darkey in the bug
gy with him went over the dashboard
together
The curbing just at that place juts out
beyond the line of the toll gate exit from
the road. Unless one is thoroughly famil-
lar with it, the chances are strong at night
of just such an accident as the above
The gate keeper says there has been any
number right there
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-09-10

for the punishment Of Its infractions as
misdemeanors. This apples not only 10
the agents and employees Of the railway
company, but to any passenger who re-
fuses 10 accept the seat in the car or COM
partment provided for those of his or
her particular color. and therefore the in
structions to Marshal Lentz and his as
slstants we're two-fold
If the company decline or failed to pro-
vide separate cars or compartments, as
required in the ordinance, the conductors
and motormen were TO be arrested; II. on
the other hand, the cars were provided or
the compartments assigned and any pas
sengeT got In the wrong pew. he was to
be arrested without fail, hesitation or re-
gard for his color or previous condition
of servitude. The arrangements were elab-
crate and promised a merry and a high
old time. Unfortunately, the grant Of the
restraining order knocks this pleasant
prospect in the head and the Sunday at
Thunderbolt promises TO be as prosaic,
decorous and respectable, as Sundays al
ThUnderbolt always are.
The future, though, holds promise and
good promise of more exciting things. The
fight between the town authorities and
the railway company is on in earnest and
both sides say VIII be fought out to a
finish. Other ordinances and other injunc-
tons are expected during the week, and
while the Mayor and aldermen took brave
and determined and promise to bring the
offending company 20 their feet, the Of
ficers Of the latter sagaciously wag their
heads and speak of individuals of their
acquaintance who have bitten off their
noses to spite their faces. That they want
TO get back a the townsDeople there
seems no doubt; whether they will or
not is a different question. Both sides
claim to have been badly treated and both
say they are in the right Viewed in the
light of a spectacular performance the
disagreement is fun Of interest.