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The age-herald., 1900-05-01
DECREE HELD UP
 PENDING PREPARING
Another Move in the Morris Case-Trial of Accused Murderers Will Begin
 Next Monday.

Pending a rehearing, the supreme court has ordered its decree in the Morris case held up.
 Tho case in question was appealed from the chancery court of this city, which de- cided favorable to the respondents in an action brought by Mrs. Susie Martin Nor ris for the appointment of receiver for the Elyton Land company. The supreme court. as it will be remembered, some days ago reversed the chancery court and re- manded the case which affected the or ganization of the Birmingham Realty com pany, which succeeded the Elyton com- pany, the successor of the old Elyton Land company.
 The attorneys for the Birmingham Real ty company and the other respondents made application for a rehearing before the supreme court which was granted, and the former decree was yesterday or dered held up.
 The non-capital felony docket was taken up in the criminal court yesterday and several cases were disposed of.
 On next Monday the capital docket will be taken up and the cases of Hendricks and Duncan, the two men charged with the murder of Police Officers Kirkley and Adams, are set for trial.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
WILL REGISTER KICK
 WITH CITY COUNCIL
Local Dealers Dissatisfied With Action of Fire Committee in Granting the
 Contract for Hose.

The fire committee of the city council met yesterday afternoon to take up the question of purchasing 4,0O0 feet of hose for the fire department, and its action in the premises in granting the contract to the highest bidder has caused great dissat- isfaction among local dealers who had sub mitted bids. Three bids had been received, as follows:
 The Milner & Kettig company, 4,000 feet at 70 cents per foot, with a four years guarantee.
 The May & Thomas Hardware company, 4.00O feet at 70 cents per foot, with a five years guarantee.
 The Fabric Fire Hose company of New York, 4,000 feet at 80 cents per foot, with a three years guarantee.
 The committee, after considering the matter for some time, decided to recom- mend to the council at the meeting tomor- row night that the bid of the Fabric Fire Hose company be accepted.
 This action on the part of the commit tee has caused considerable dissatisfaction, and a protest aginst the acceptance of the bid of the New York company will be filed with the council tomorrow night. The paper to be submitted will create a sensa- ton, according to the statement of an in terested party who was seen last night. Just what charge the paper will contain he would not say, but he intimated that it would be a strong document.
 An effort was made to see some members of the fire committee last night in order to get a statement from them, but none of them could be found. The committee con- sists of Harry Jones, chairman; Aldermen Lynagh, Camp, Rainbow, Mcknight, Daly. All but MT. Camp were present at the meeting yesterday.
 Four thousand feet of hose at 70 cents per foot would be S2SOO and at 80 cents, s, 20O or a difference of $400.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
Cures W eak Men
 rec
lnsureS Love and Happiness.

How any man may quickly cure himself after years of suffering from sexual weak ness, lost vitality, yaricocele, etc, and en- large small weak organs to full size and vigor Simply send your name and ad- dress to Dr. l.. w. Knapp, 1895 Hull build ing, Detroit, Mich, and he will gladly send the free receipt with full directions so that any man may easily cure himself at home. This Is certainly a most generous offer and the following extracts taken from his daily mail show how men write him:
 "Dear Sir:-"Please accept my sincere thanks for yours of recent date have given your Urea tment thorough test and the benefit has been extraordinary. It has completely braced me up. l am just as wig orous as when a boy and you cannot real ize how happy I am"
 "Dear Sir:-Your method worked beau tifully Results were exactly what needed Strength and vigor have conn pletely returned and enlargement is en- tirely satisfactory"
 ''Dear Sir:-Yours was received and had no trouble in making use of the receipt as directed and after a few days use can tr,rthfuIiy say it is a boon to weak men. I am greatly improved in size, strength and vigor"
 All correspondence is strictly confidential mailed in plain sealed envelope The re. ceipt is free for the asking and he wants every man to have it. 4-10-5t-tue
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
SURETY COMPANIES
Are Turning Down Distillers' Bonds
 Will Cause Inconvenience

It is stated that the surety companies are not making bonds for distillers in this state as freely as they have done in past years, and that a great majority of the men engaged in that line of business will have to make personal bonds this year.
 New bonds are made by the distilers on May 1 each year, and when they applied to the surety companies few days ago to renew the bonds they had been carrying for them they were met with the informa- ton that this line of risks would be dis continued to 8 great extent at the eXpira- ton of the bonds then in force. This &C., tion on the part of the surety companies will cause some of those engaged in dis tilling some delay and annoyance, but they will be able, more than likely, to furnish good personal bonds.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
JURY RETURNS A
 SEALED VERDICT Investigation of Death of John H.
 Murphy Completed. RESPONSIBILITY IS FIXED Strong Clue Was Developed and Ar rests Will Follow-Coroner Dallas Prompt Action May Bring
 Murderers to Justice
RESPONSIBILITY IS FIXED

The coroner's jury empaneled 10 investi- gate the death of John H. Murphy, the far mer who was found dead at the corner of Fifth avenue and Thirtieth street Thurs day morning, completed It's work at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon and returned a sealed verdict
 The fact that a sealed verdict was re- turned shows conclusively that the jury has fixed the crime upon some one, and ar rests will probably follow. Coroner Dallas refused to discuss the matter beyond the mere announcement that the jury had completed its investigation and had return ed its verdict sealed.
 The crime, which was one of the most atrocious ever committed in the city has aroused much indignation, and the bring ing of the guilty parties to justice will be hailed with delight by the people of Bir- mingham, who have grown weary of the frequency with which crime is being com- mitted in the city.
 While nothing has been given out for publication, it is understood that a strong clue was developed during the investiga- tion, and that the murderers are known to the officers and cannot escape.
 Robbery was undoubtedly the motive which led to the crime as Murphy is known to have had considerable money.
 The place where the murder occurred is in an isolated spot some distance from the heart of the city, and the unfortunate man is supposed to have been induced to go to the locality where he met his death
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
OPEN MEETING
Of Advent Chapter Brotherhood of St.
 Andrew Tonight

An open meeting of the Advent Chapter Brotherhood of St. Andrew will be held tonight in the vestry rooms of the Church of the Advent. MT. Edward s. Elliott, na- tional council member for the southeastern states, is in the city, and will be pres ent and address this meeting. All of the brotherhood men in the community, as well as those interested-in the work of the brotherhood, are cordially invited to be present tonight and meet MT. Elliott.
 The usual meeting on Wednesday night will not be held this week, as it's place will be taken by this meeting tonight.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
J. H. SPEIGNE FER
Died at Cooper's Wells, Miss, of Mem
 ingetis

J. H. Speigner of Talladega died at Coop CTS Wells, Miss, yesterday. He had gone there about two weeks ago for his health, and few days later was unexpectedly ta- ken with meningitis, and died a few days later. Deceased was about 45 years of age, and was married. Previous to going to Mississippi he had been living with his sister. Mrs. A. H. Sims. at Woodlawn, for five or six months. His brother, Warren s. Speigner, was with him at the time of His death, and will accompany his remains to Talladega today. The funeral will take place at Talladega
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
MAY FESTIVAL
Chorus Shows Up Well in the Re-
 hearsals

- There was a splendid rehearsal of the male section of the May festival chorus last night, and there will be a full re- hearsal of the mixed chorus tonight After tonight there will be only three full re- hearsals, as follows: Thursday night next, Tuesday night of next week, and one re- hearsal with the orchestra, either Wednes- day night or Thursday noon.
 The festival takes place Thursday and Friday of next week.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
&E&nFs HOTEL TALK
Movement to Organize Strong Stock
 Company

Talk of building hotel on the site now occupied by the Young Mems Christian as- sociation at Fouth avenue and Nineteenth street. has been revived. It is stated that subscriptions to the capital stock of com pany to be organized to build a noted at that place are being solicited. The capi- tai stock will be s2OO,OOO. c. II. Nabb, pro- prietor of the Morris hotel it is under stood, is to be manager of the new hotel if the present efforts to build one are success fuI.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
Don't Want Liceusc Issued

A petition against the granting of a license for the sale of beer at Lakeview park has been filed with Mayor Drennen by twelve residents of that section of the city. The petition anticipates the applica- tion for license from the new lessees of the mark
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
Reviyalat St. .Inhn,s

A revival is being conducted at St. Johns Methodist church by Rev. J. w. Aken The services last night were exceedingly inter- esting and number of conversions were reported.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
Will Visit AIabam ma

w c. Pierce, secretary-treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America, with headquarters in Indianapolis, Ind, will visit Alabama during the month of May. He will be in Birmingham on May 25, and on the evening of that date will deliver an ad- dress in Pratt City.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01

L. Green, assistant general freight agent of the Southern Railway, with headquarters in Washington, D. C., is in the city He will leave with his family this morning for Washington, where they will permanently reside. MT. Green was, until April l, divis- ion freight agent of tine Soutierc. with headquarters in this city.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01

Judge A. A. Coleman and Solicitor Charles Ferguson have returned from Jas per, where they held term of the Walker county circuit court.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01

Mrs. S. Dargin and Miss Ida May Dargin who have been in New York the past two years, returned to Birmingham last night and are at the Morris hotel.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01

Major w. w. Screws the veteran editor of the Montgomery Advertiser, was in the city yesterday. en route to Livingston, &C., companied by his mother who will spend the summer there.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01

c. M. Harwood staff correspondent of the Baltimore News, is in the city and will write up the Birmingham district.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
Nominating Committee

The committee on nomination of the Con- mercial club will meet at the club rooms to- morrow afternoon to select ticket for officers of the club for the coming year.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01

"Better live we'll than live long" You may experience both if you take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01

Harry c. Gunnells, of Anniston, demo- cratic nominee for representative from Calhoun county, is in the city.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01

Banff, the most delight ful health and pleasure resort in the world.
 Reached by the Cana dian Pacific Railway. % hours from Washington. Apply W. ". Merklc, 1929 Pendsylvania avenue. Washington; c. G. Os- born, 129 k. Baltimore Street. Baltimore; H. Murtrie, 620-631 Chest nut St., Philadelphia.
The age-herald., 1900-05-01
PERSONAL.

John M. Caldwell, w. P. Acker and A. H. Shepard of Anniston were in the city last night.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
An Apru Brides Trousseau.


Three sweet little frocks well worth
describing are in the rousseau or an
April bride. Delightfully."- chic is the
first, a white serge skirt, accompanied
by a blouse Of chartreuse green taffe-
IA that Is tinily tucked and applied
with narrow yellow lace insertion and
finished at the throat by n knotted
cravat Of black glace ribbon and at
the waist by black kid belt. Anoth-
or day gown is OF Wedgwood blue
cashmere, wherein handkerchief hem
stitched revers Of soft muslin serve as
the distinctive feature Of the blcusee
bodice. these revers falling upon a
deep hem Of white silk striped dag
onally with n narrow tartan velvet
line. The skirt is quite plain, save for
some fine horizontal tucks at the top.
An evening dress Of tucked yellow
crepe de chine has cachet almost IN
descrlbable since the outlines are quite
OF the simplest elegance, with a cein-
ture Of rosy red for the soupcon OF con-
trast. The gown has a very pretty
flchu Of yellow Grape, merely relieved
by n touch OF lacc.-New York Mall
and Express.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
HUMOR OF THE HOUR.

A 7-year-old hoy who lives out Cedar
avenue way has been absorbing some
entirely new Information concerning
current events and things, information
which he retails 10 his fond parents
when ne returns from school. says the
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The other day he said TO his father.
PA. which are you for, English or
BoersW
I'm neutral my boy" s0id the eau
tious father.
"Well. I'm for the Beers every time"
said the young hopeful.
"Why SO. sonny
"Cause teacher was tellin Us about
'em. She calls 'cm Doors, too, an |
guess she's for tn English. cause she
said She hoped us little boys wouldn't
grow up to be- booriSh. An | asked her
what hoor was. an she said II was a
man that put his feet on tn mantcl, an
his elbows ON the table. an wore his
hat in the house an talked slang. an
KEEP his seat IN IN street ear when OF
ladies had to stand, an did just what
he pleased all tn time. An You bet
daddy, I'm for tn Beers every day In
the week.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

The heircSS looked at him Sorrowfui-
". She was a tender hearted girl aud
hated 70 give pain.
Believe me-" she said, Il esteem
YOU highly aud shall always endeavor
10 be a sister % You. but
"Well." he interrupted without that
evidence Of breaking heart that She
had expected TO see, that's not SO
bad after all II Won really mean it
"Ah. indeed. indeed | do
why. | suppose, as your brother. l
will come In for my share OF the in
heritance."
Truly men were decciyers ever
Chicago Post.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

"That fresh young doctor is going to
bring Jimmcr>on around all right
said the malicious drug clerk 10 the
old physician. That's the case. YOU
know. where YOU declared he couldn't
live 81 hours"
THAT impudcnt youngster. said the
aged practitioner bitterly, lis disgrace
ing the most sacred ethics Of the pro
fesSiOn "-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

Mrs. Characterization, do you con-
slider the efforts of the peace confer
ence were a failuref
Mr.. CrimsOnbeak 49, Decidedly so.
Look at the troubles in the Philippines,
this unpleasantness in South Africa,
and even the members Of our church
choir, l understand, are having trOu-
bles of their own.-Yonkers States
man.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
The Truth of the Matter.

81 understand that Spiffins has re-
signed the management Of that bust
ness" said Bloomfield.
"My understanding is that he was
fired for the mismanagement of II"
added ellefleld.-Pittsburg Chronicle
Telegraph.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
A Comunriaon.

She entered her husbands den array
ed for conquest.
do you think look well in this new
hatW she asked.
Drawing out his checkbook, be re-
piled, eyes, but don't you think my
cash account looks sick beside itT'-
Philadelphia North American.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
POTOMAC RIVER ROUTE

Beginning Saturday, December %5d steamer
Potomac will leave Pier .. Lignt
Street, Baltimore, every Tuesday, ano saIHr
day. at 5P. N. for the Potomac River ,calllng
at MflIer's. Brome's, Bacon's, Grasons $
Lewisetta, Bundick' &, Cowart's, Walnut Point
Coan, Kinsale, Mundy's Point, Lodge, ADAMS
Piney Point, Abell's, Leonardtown, Co0urn 8,
Howard's and stones. On Tuesday only LOT
Lancaster, Bushwood, Riverside. Liverpool
Point Glymont, Alexandria and Washington.
Returning, will leave 9TH Street wharf,
Washington, at 4 p. NJ. Thursday, calling at
ali the above mentioned wharves, leaving
Leonardtown at 8 A. NJ. Monday and Friday,
Kinsale at 1s M. MIXERS at 7. NJ, Oras0n
t5P. NJ. and Bacon's at 8 p. NJ, arriving IN
Baltimore early Tuesday and Saturday morn
ings.
Freight received daily ct Pier .. Light
Street.
HENRY WILLIAMS. Manager,
Baltimore, Nd.
W. ID. SCOTT, Agent,
~ Frrderlcksburs, va
KEY COMPTON, Agent
STEPHENSON q BRO, ksents.
at Washington, ID. Q
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
Remarkable Cure Of Rheumatism.

Kenns, jackson Co., W. Va.
About three years ago my wife bad
an attack Of rheumatism which confined
her TO her bed for over month and
rendered her unable to walk a step with
out assistance, her limbs being swollen
to double their normal size MIR. s.
Maddox insisted on my using Chamber
lain's Pain BALM. purchased fifty.
cent bottle and used it according to the
directions and the next morning she
walked to beakfast without assistance
in any manner, and she has not had o
similar attack since. "A. b. Parson.
For sale by M. M. Lewis. Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

rows OF stitching The little tucks
give the skirt a full effect, and this IS
to be one Of the leading features Of
the spring and summer skirts.
The smart little Eton jacket Is curry
cd out at the neck and slightly pointed
AT the waist and is bordered through
out with stitched band Of the cloth.
The inner vest is Of tho green velvet
and opens IN Y shape To- reveal lace
fiounce. below which the velvet Is cut
in two sharp points dipping low IN
front. while an edge Of the vest IS yisi-
bic all way round the waist \ frill
OF the lace stands mp round the velvet
collar band. and sun velvet bow is'
placed under the chin. The tight
sleeves fall over the hands In two
points. bordercd with velvet Scarf
ends ~ the cloth adorned with fringe
fall at the left side and give n pretty
finishing touch 20 the toilet Philadel-
phia Ledger
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

The Tailor-You said you would set
tie that bill at the expiration. of a
month, and here over six weeks have
passed.
The Customer-Yes, and If you will
think you will remember you told me
you would have the suit done In a
week. 1t took you three.-Indianapolis
Press.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
He Was Lucky.

"But will your wife believe the little
fairy tale you are going to tell her"
asked Wages as he helped his friend
home at a. m.
"Will sheY exclaimed the jovial
Jaggs. "You just bet she will; we've
been married only a week."-Chicago
News.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
WOMAN AND FASHION.
Stylish Toilets For the sprIng-One
Comes From Partisan April
Brides Trousseau.

The stylish toilet portrayed In the IL
lustratlon Is of sapphire blue cloth
trimmed with green velvet and white
lace. The skirt Is enriched on the hips
and across the back with little short
tucks and at the foot with three spac-
ed bands Of the cloth covered with
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
Conducive to RepOse.

81 never rested so well in a sleep
ing car before" said Mrs. Pitt as the
train approached their station.
"This sleeping car is named the Phil
adelphla," Mr. Pitt explained.-Pitts-
burg Chronicle-Telegraph
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
Sentiment Aside.

my sympathy" he said, "is always
with the under dog"
Eyes" she replied, "but did you ever
choke an upper dog looseT-Chicago
fines Herald.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
prORressiOn.

For the round moon he loudly cried
A year or two from birth,
Then in his naughty manhoods pride
tE2f He clamored for the earth.
~ Chicago Record
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

The dress represented is OF draO
cloth in the now style for spring. The
corsage is drapcd down one side, and
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

PoTAsH gives color,
Rav0y and fr@'neSS to
all fruits. No good fruit
can be raised without
Fertilizers containing atleast
8 to 1917 of Potash will give
best results on all fruits. Write
for our pamphlets, which ought
to be in every farmers library
They are sent free.
GERMAN KALI WORKS.
Q, Nassau St. New York
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
Spring Schedule
WseH)s Steamboat Co,
BALTIMORE, FREDERICKSBURG AND
RAPPAHBNNOOK RIvRR ROUTE

On and after Friday, March 9th. Steamers
Richmond, Westmoreland and Essex will
leave Pier 2, Light Street, Baltimore. every
Tuesday and Friday at 40 p. N. for Freder
icksburg and all wharves on the RIVER. Re
turning. will leave Fredericksburg at 2@O p.
m. tide permitting) Monday and Thursday,
Leedstown at 4:3O a. m. Tuesday and Friday
for Baltimore.
Leave Baltimore Wednesday at 1870 p. m,
for MAYORS aud all Wharyes below, except
BAY Port Returning, will leave MAYORS al
500 IN. on Thursday for Baltimore.
Leave Baltimore at 4:30 p. m. Thursday for
Tappahannock and al Wharyes below, except
Bay Port, millenbeck and Merry Point. Re
turning. will leave Tappahannock at M
Monday for Baltimore.
No Freight received for out going steamers
after p. N. on sailing days.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07
NORFOLK ROUTE

Will leave Tappahannock for Norfolk at u
m (noon) Friday. stopping at gil landings
Will leave Norfolk at p. m. SATURDAY ior
Tappahanneck, cal ing at all landings
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

the lapel on the opposite side extends
to the waist The front Is of white
braided cloth. The skirt, which is
draped, shows n guile Of white en-
broldered cloth at the bottom.-Paris
Herald.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

That old sore or ulcer, which has been source OF
FIVE or ten maybe longer doesn't heal because
ment but trying to cure IT with saves ana Waslos
F a. - The blood and far beyond the
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-04-07

For otnsr information, address
JNO. D. POTTS,
A g. P. A., Richmond Va.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-02-04

'100 Kid Gloves ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 80
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colors. 2-clasp, 4-button or laced, in
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