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The age-herald., 1900-06-28
MINE INSPECTORS REPORT
Coalburg Mines are Said to be in First
 Glass Condition

Chief Mine Inspector J. DeB. Hooper has reported to the Governor the result of his investigation of D mines, 1, ? and 3, at Coal burg.
 It will be remembered that charges were brought against the sanitary condition of the mine. Governor Johnston and Presi- dent Trapp instituted an investigation The result of the investigation is that contained in the report of Chief Mine Inspector J. DeB. Hooper. As to the safety of the mines, he says they are above the average. There has not been fatal accident in the mines since the 1st of January, a record that is without precedent. He also says that the sanitary condition of the mines is good.
 He recommends, however, that the con- victs be changed from mines l and to mine 3. He thinks that in that way better results can be obtained. The report closes with some recommendations as to improv- ing in ventilation.
The age-herald., 1900-06-28
YOUNG SOCIETY
 AT A RECEPTION
Miss Margaret Nixon Entertains Her Friends Mrs. Nixons Residence
 Happy Scene.

Miss Margaret Nixon, the bright and lovely daughter of Mrs. J. T. Nixon, gave her first reception last night, and the resi- dence of Mrs. Nixon, at Fourth avenue and Twenty street, was the scene of beautiful realization of entertainment and happiness. All of the first floor and much of the second floor of the residence ex- quisitely decorated with flowers and taste ful hangings, were given over to the glad throng, gladdest of all gatherings of mer- rymakers and seekers after society s pleasures in the more joyous form.
 The younger element of the bright side of Birmingham life was never so fully or so brightly represented. Laughter and joy rioted through the happy hours as if there were never to be another time of glad ness, and so life must be lived whilst young spirits might. It was to those young maid ems and men the time of all times of en- joyment, and very fully and very beaut- fully they realized it in its fitness.
 The fair young hostess was queen of them all and very gracefully and very charm ingly she bore the first happy honor of society brought into her bright young life. In this she had the constant and pride full aid of her accomplished and gracious mother. Many of Mrs. Nixon's personal friends were present, and that included the wider Nixon household, which happily embraces much of happy Birmingham. Her name is one never spoken save in kindliness, goodwill and reverence; and those who were the guests of her young daughter and many who were not, are glad that she rejoiced.
 Amongst the guests were these, namely:
 General and Mrs. Shelley, Mr. and Mrs. Simmons, Mrs Pete Clark, MT. and Mrs. J. B. Cobbs, MT. and Mrs. Chenoweth, MT. and Mrs A. w. Haskell, MT. and Mrs. w. A. Walker MT. and Mrs. w. N. Malone, MT. and Mrs. Wheelock, Mrs. B. c. Johnson Misses Elizabeth Shelley, Mary Clare Mill ner, Ida May Dargin, Mamie Pearson, Mrs. Florence Jordan, Mrs George Ward, Mrs. Ialla Hillman, MT. and Mrs LeVert, Mrs. J. M. VanHoose, Mrs. Jane Whelan, Miss pr. Haley, Mrs. Lizzie Dargin, Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Roland, MT and Mrs. John G. Murray, MT. and Mrs R. H. Pearson, MT. and Mrs. Rufus N. Rhodes, MT. and Mrs. Robert Jemison, MT. and Mrs. Richard Johnston, MT. and Mrs. Solon Jacobs, MT.
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and Mrs. Tutwiler, MT. and Mrs J. C. Henley, MT. and Mrs. C. J. Smith, MT and Mrs J. R. Smith, Jr., MT. and Mrs. A. T. London, Mir. and Mrs. Willis Milner. Mr and Mrs c. O. Locke, Dr. and Mrs. NJ J. Lunquest, Mr. and Mrs. Archer, Colonel and Mrs Jackson
 The Misses Bessie Jemison, Emma koe- mig, Louise Walker, Kate Bradshaw Annie Jemison, Bennie Plosser, Carrie Cobbs, Edna Snow, Lucile London, Marion Hamil- ton, Mary Anderson, Alice Graham, Bevele Conner Florence McCrossin, Eva Conner, Fannie Dunn, Katharine Conner, Louise Jackson, Lucie Dwyer, Matte Slaughter, Rosa Munger, Althea Slaughter, Lizzie Johnston, Marie Hudgns Kate Smith, Louise Rushton, Alice Moore Bertha Bath erly, Lola Denson, Elise Eatherly, Helen VanHoose, Caroline Chisholm, Martha Estes, Kirk Ward, Hadie Meade, Jamie Robertson, Sara Elliott Alice Walters, An nie Earle, Emma Ewing, Susie McLester, Clarine Buell., Florence Ballard, Flora Orr, Jamie Curry, George Weatherly, Carol Tray, Alabama King, Oracle Hardie, Ro- berta Hawkins, Myrtle Miles, Theresa Mu- shat, Fay Miles, Hallie Edwards Mamie Elsberry Jamie Head, Sara Luckie. Jennie E. Handley Eula Drennen, Jena BaIlenger, Earle Adams, Jennie Hood Vira Jackson, Berrie LeGrand, Helen Benners, Mile Nabb, Nettie Grace, Kate Perry Mary Gill lespie, Bessie Gafford, Alva Heidt. Mar guerite White, Iva Bradfeld Berney War mock, Bessie Cunningham, Floy Cecil Ma Del Roden, Emmie Eubank Lurline Did lake' Mollie Cullom, Matte Monroe, Mary Long, Mabel Roy, Nell Johnston, Mabel vaughn, Ella Cahalan, Edith Johnston, Julla B. DeBardeleben, Lucille Miles, Annie Reld Ethel Clifford, Grey Wilkins, Lucille Lane, Miss Walton, Mary Ruth McLester Edna Moore
 The Messrs. Charlie Spencer, Norwell 1ullom, Robert Cabiness, Owen Gillespy Robert Munger, Eugene Munger Alfred Walker. Mortimer Jordan, Earle Drennen sam Fowlkes, Bert Clifford Bob Mabry,
 1stes Bussey Will Warrington, John Byrd, August Koenig, Jessie Yeates, Albert Perry, Sam Perry Ben Catchings, Clarence Ballard, Hunter Smith, John T. Hardie, Tom Bradley, John Denson, Herbert Smith, Joe Meade, Gerald Howze, Mack Van Hoose, Irving Flies, Milton Fies, Ben Lov- enthal Bert Throckmorton Bennie Rob- ertson, Walter Robertson, Kern Smith, Ar thur Chenoweth, Leicester Jackson John Jemison Bob Jemson, Sorsby Jemison, Owen Brown, Bret Brown, Sol Smith, John Abbott, White Matthews, Robert Mat thews Jim Dwyer Ben Baden, Terrence Lane, Blair Hughes, Jim Hughes, Frank Smith, Hubert Moore Wallace McClary, Dick Hundley, Cassan Drake, Will Dunn, Paul Earle, Herbert Tutwiler, Temple Tut wiler, Edward Tutwiler, Junnis Whaley, Pugh Pearson, Forney Johnston. Thomas Weller, Walter Mccoy, Bert Clifford, Hor- ace Ware, Will Dozier. Ruford Chene- weth, Tom Ellis, George Ellis, pr. Sam Nabers Will Cameron, Andrew Cameron, Bob Hood, Charles Roberts, Hewitt Rob erts, John Harley, Eugene Enslen, Leonard Ledbetter Sears Francis, James Ware, Coleman Ward.
The age-herald., 1900-06-28
"GROWN UPS. :"
Join With the Children.

'eThe doctor said to my husban&. e Iu must stop both coffee and tea, as your nerves and kidneys are in a very bad state. You can use Postum Food Coffee, for there is nothing healthier driIlk.'
 q bought package of Postum, made it according to directions, and it was splendid. Husband quickly got well and cannot say enough in praise of Postum. We have used neither tea nor coffee since. One day a short time ago friend took dinner with me and asked for a second cup of that delicious coffee.' She was surprised to hear it was Postum, she'had tried Postum be- fore and it was weak and tasteless, but when she found out that it must be boiled quite long time in order to bring out the food value and the taste, she adopted it and is now using it entirely. Her children as well as the grown-ups' are delighted with it.
 "I was formerly troubled with kidney complaint myself, but that has all dis appeared since have been using Postum and quit coffee. Please do not make my name public '---, Pittsburg, Pa.
 The name of this lady can be given by the Postum Cereal Co.-Ltd., Battle Creek, Mich.
The age-herald., 1900-06-28
RAILROAD NEWS
St. Louis Air Line to be Operated by the
 Southern

The reorganization of the St. Louis Air Line, tchnically known as the Louisville. Evanvile and St Louis Consolidated Rail- way, will be completed by the first of Sep tember and from that date will be operated by the Southern Railway Company as one of it's most important branches.
 w. R. Royster, who has been stationed in Birmingham for two years and a half as commercial agent of the Seaboard Air Line, was ordered by telegraph yesterday to report at once for duty in Richmond, Va. The telegram came from c. R. Capps, the general freight agent. It was good news for MT. Royster, for two reasons. In the first place the transfer from Birming ham to Richmond meant a promotion for him, and in the second place Richmond is his old home, and he is glad to get back there. He was directed to turn over the Birmingham office to c. w. Cecil, commer- cial agent of the Georgia and Alabama. This local consolidation has been expected for some months past as the s. A. L. and the Georgia and Alabama are controlled by the same syndicate, John Sketon Williams being president of both. MT. Royster has made a large number of friends among the business men of this city, and it is with very sincere regret that they take leave of him. He has been exceedingly popular with the shippers, and they will wish him well in his new position. Mir. Royster is not only a bright and energetic traffic man, and faithful to his company, but he is a genial, large-hearted fellow and could not help making friends where ever he might be. He leaves for Richmond early this snorning, but his family will remain here for several weeks longer. MT. Cecil, who will represent the s. A. L., is out of the city but will probably return today He is a first class traffic official and is popu- lar with the merchants.
 The Central of Georgia Railway Com pany is getting out some very artistic and fetching Fourth of July literature. One of its posters is especially striking and 1ashy. It represents Uncle Sam in a blaze of red fire, holding in his hands the American shield and in the center of the shield, on a blue ground, is the Centrals monogram in red square. The passenger department will put out thousands of these patriotic posters this week and the trouble will be the supply will not equal the demand; for every one will be begging for Uncle Sam as a souvenir.
 General Passenger Agent J. c. Halle of the Central of Georgia was in Birmingham yesterday
The age-herald., 1900-06-28
CITIZENS COMMITTEE
Appointed to Investigate Proposed Gas
 Contract

pr. J. s. Gillespy, chairman of the citi- zens' meeting held on Monday last to con- slider the proposed thirty-year gas contract between the city of Birmingham and the Birmingham Gas Company, in compliance with the resolution adopted for the appoint ment of a citizens committee of seven to investigate and report to a future citizens meeting, yesterday named the following committee:
 Frank s. White,
 E. w. Barrett,
 James Weatherly,
 B. B. Conner,
 T. H. Motion.
 B. F. Moore.
 John w. O'Neill.
 A meeting of the committee will be held Friday afternoon.
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committee:
NEW BANK BUILDING
The Trust and Savings Company to
 Build on Twentieth Street

The Birmingham Trust and Savings Com pany have purchased the property on the west side of Twentieth street, between First and Second avenues, across the alley from Gelders' restaurant, and will begin at once the construction of modern bank building.
 The building will be one of the hand somest bank structures in the South, the lot and building costing about $10O,00O. Pending the construction of the new build ing it is possible the bank will remain in it's present quarters, though its lease ex- nireS October 1.
The age-herald., 1900-06-28
COLONEL SANFORD
Will Open the State Campaign at Ga
 lera Tomorrow

Quite a crowd will go from Birmingham to Calera Friday to attend the opening speech of the campaign by Colonel Sam ford, Democratic candidate for Governor.
 Both the Louisville and Nashville a1ad Southern Railroads have given rates of one and one-thrd fares for the rouIs1 trip from all Alabama points,
The age-herald., 1900-06-28
A SUMMER SAIL OVER SMOOTH SEAS
 Low Rate Excursion Tickets

TO New York, Boston and the East--over- land in luxurious sleeping cars on the per- fectly equipped trains of the Central of Georgia Railway to Savannah, thence a delightful sea voyage on the palatial steamships of the Ocean Steamship Com pany
 For more detailed information apply to your nearest railroad agent or to Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent 2015 First Avenue. Birmingham, Ala.
 6-15-3m. cod.
The age-herald., 1900-06-28
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES,

Aliens Foot-Ease, powder. It cures painful, smarting, swollen feet and in- growing nails, and instantly takes the sting out of corns and bunions It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age AL lens Foot-Ease makes tight or new shoes feel easy. It is a certain cure for sweat ing, callous and hot, tired, aching feet Try it today. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. By mail for 20 cents in stamps. Trial package FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y.
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Famous IysW. HARPER WHISKEY, the kind your grandfather used Absolutely pure. Sold by all leading dealers.
 6-21-thur&sun-3mo
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M. J. MALKER.

Court Stenographer, -4O7 Jefferson County Bank Building. Phones-Office 52. residence 636. Solicits all classes of Stenographic work. 3-22-eod-tf
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Chicken every day at the Albert with IS and 25 cent meals.
Drink Moerlein Beer.

Concert by Memoli's Band at East Lake every Sunday afternoon, 3 to 6. Free.
The age-herald., 1900-06-28

FaVorite-Moerlein Beer.
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General Passenger Agent J. c. Halle of the Central of Georgia was in Birmingham yesterday.
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Advertise in the Age-Herald.
The sun., 1900-02-06
PERTINENT PERSONALS.

Alfred GWvnne Vanderbilt has sailed
for Europe to Join his former travelling
companions whom lie lett when his tour
OF tile world was interrupted by his
fathers death. He does not intend to re-
aume tie tour, but he will stay abroad
about six months. He expects to go to
Cairo and to do some travelling in the
Holy Land.
The reported reason for the objection
OF Attalie Clare, the actress, to the town
of Goshen as place for the trial of q
suit for divorce, which DIR. Alfred
Kayue, her husband, is bringing against
her, is that she does not know where it
is, or says she doesn't, and does not be-
ljeve there is daily paper published
there. A divorce without publicity
would be useless.
Archie Sloss, the notorious reformed
burglar, who died in London last week,
was buried with unusual pomp by the
The sun., 1900-02-06
NATIONAL POLITICS.
Republican Congressional Commit
tee Wants Early Conventions Held.


tee Wants Early Conventions Held.
Washington, Feb. 5.-The newly or
ganizcd Republican national congression
al committee held its initial meeting for
the selection of officers and adoption of
general plans. Representative Babcock
of Wisconsin was elected chairman for
the third time, with Representative Sher-
man of New York as vice chairman,
Representative Overstreet of Indiana
urer.
Mr.. Babcock was empowered to name
the executive committee, which was
given authority to carry on the work in
the absence of the full committee. For
purposes of general conference. however,
the full committee will assemble once a
month during the session of congress.
A resolution was adopted requesting
that early conventions be held in the
various districts in order that the nation
al committee may learn the nominees
and officers and bring about general CO.
opera ton. The resolution as to early
conventions is as follows:
Whereas, In past years the commit
tee has been embarrassed in many sec
tions Of the country by late conventions.
having no regular organizations to deal
with in such sections until il was too
late to organize an effective campaign,
be it
Resolved, That in the interest OF an
effective and successful campaign the
early nomination of candidates for con
gress is earnestly recommended"
The sun., 1900-02-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

The announcement of Manager Dock
stader for this week had promised much
and those who attended the two per-
formances yesterday had no cause to be
disappointed. The show is good one
and big one, including ten acts in all.
A number of the best known people
playing in vaudeville are represented.
Charles Grapewin, George Melville and
Mamie Conway. the musical Colbys,
Ralph Post, Nellie Clinton, George Hoyt,
Ben Neff. Nellie Seymour, Walter STAN
ton, Professor Hartman and q number
of others contribute. Manager Dock
stader claims this to be the most expen-
sive aggregation his house has ever
offered in one bill, and those at all
yersed in vaudeville will readily recog-
nize the fact after going over the list.
On account OF the extreme length OF the
bill the afternoon performances will be-
gin promptly at 2.15 and the evening
performances at s. Is o'clock. There was
an exceptionally large crowd at both
shows yesterday.
The sun., 1900-02-06
MEXICO AND CALIFORNIA.
Forty-six Days Tour via Pennsyl-
vania Railroad.

The Pennsylvania Railroad personality
conducted tour to Mexico and California
which leaves New York and Philsdel-
phia on February IL {Pittsburg Febru-
ary l3) by special Pullman train, covers
a large and intensely interesting portion
of North America. Mexico, California,
and Colorado are a mighty trio in ali
that appeals to and fascinates the tourist.
Stops will be made at San Antonio,
Tampico, Guanajuata, Guadalsjara,
Queretaro, City OF Mexico five days),
Cuernavaca, Aguascalientes, Los Angeles,
San Diego, Riverside, Pasadena, Santa
Barbara, San Jose Mt. Hamilton), Del
Monte, San Francisco tive days., Salt
Lake City, Colorado Springs, Denver,
Chicago, and other points of interest.
Fourteen days will be spent in Mexico,
and nineteen in California.
The Mexico and California Special, I"
an exclusive Pullman train of Parlor,
Smoking, Dining, Drawing-room, Sleep.
ing and Observation cars, will be used
over the entire route.
Round-trip rate, including all neces-
sary expenses during entire trip, $3.50
from all points on the Pennsylvania
Railroad system east of Pittsburg: $545
from Pittsburg. For itinerary and full
Information apply to ticket agents. Tour
ist Agent, 1895 Broadway, New York; 4
Court street, Brooklyn; 7S9 Broad street,
Newark, N. j.; B. Courlaender, Jr., Pas
senger Agent, Baltimore District, Balti.
more, Md; Colin Studds, Passenger
Agent Southeastern District, Washing.
ton, D. c.; Thomas E. Watt, Passenger
Agent, Western District, Pitteburg, Pa.
or address George w. Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Broad Street
Station, Philadelphia.
The sun., 1900-02-06
Green Goods Men Bunkoed.

Bridgeport, Conn, Feb. "a gang Of
green goods men with an objective eye
on Connecticut has been having hard
time of it lately. The gang sent out its
circulars broadcast, notifying prospective
buyers to communicate with it by
telegraph. and sample of green goods
would be sent. The telegram cost 2,i
cents, and in return the sender got the
sample, which is no more than a new,
crisp 81 bill. The first man who tried
this trick of bunkoing the bunkoers told
his friends, and probably 80 other men
of his acquaintance did the same thing
before the confidence men discovered that
they were being bunkoed themselves.
The sun., 1900-02-06
A WRECK OF A WRECK.
Two Hundred Lives Lost ON Sable
Island in Year.

SIN the space of single year Sable
Island claimed more than two hundred
lives. In fact, SO many wrecks line the
shoals. of this ocean graveyard that the
new pi e up on the old, like bodies
heaped in one ditch. The Crofton Hall,
an iron sailing ship wrecked two years
ago on the northeast bar, broke in two
ABOUT amidships. The pieces have drift
ed together again, and the islanders sup
pose hat she struck crosswise upon an
old submerged wreck, and is settling
over it, which accounts for the two parts
coming together. Nor is the island sat
istied with the awful tribute which it
exacts from the living. The same in
formant who writes me about the Crof-
ton Hall adds that the barqne John
Mcleod, which was wrecked fl DEVILS
Island at the entrance to Halifax Harbor,
has drifted ashore OH Sable Island bot
tom up-a wreck of wreck?n
Magazine for February.
The sun., 1900-02-06
Tuesday, February 6, 1900.

THAT consummate product of Boston
political mysticism, Gamaiel Bradford,
the whe has been trying to save the Re-
public ever since he had an idea, had an
experience the other night. He went to
hear toe Hon. William j. Bryan crate.
.Gamaliel did not go to scoff, but to wor-
ship He remained unit the last SEN
tence OF the peroration died in the rafters
of Mechanics Eail and the heavy hand
of the ianitor reused him from his rap
tuye. IIis-GamaIiel's-n thrilled
exquisjteiy at the remembrance OF his
emotions. He had been transported to
She seyenty-seventh heaven and could
n,tcontain himself. So,dipping his pen
in the ink reservoir that always stands
brituful on lis desk, he told the editor
OF Q local paper all about it. Il had
heacd much Of the quality of his voice."
wrote Gamaliel, sbut never at the Italian
opera have heard more marvellous
effects. Now it gave forth the soft, high
tones OF the flte, then sank to the alto
OF the clarinet and again rang out like
the notes OF a blge. Through all varie-
ties Of modulstion and expression it
plsse1 ] without quaver or break, and with
out appearance OF strain" Mr.. Bryan,
therefore, need have no concern about
his future ii be should fail OF electioA to
the Presidency. With the worthy Brad
f1rd'a certificate of merit he may take
the boards as tenore robusto and score
new triumpAs in the operatic world,
The financial returns would be fal
greater than the salary of President
aad Gamai;ei would 60 to hear him
every night. But be will not fail--ac
cording to his exulting convert.
'sTen thousand people," says Brad
ford, ''were assembled at 7.30, and hard
IL soul stirred before $50. while
when Mr.. Bryan finished, at 1l.45
tttere were from 5000 to 1000 peopl,
atit in their seats" Contemplatin,
the hypnotic power thus exhibited b,
the orator, Gamaliel reflects "If in th
great reservoir OF public opinion stean
is getting up at this rate four months be
fore the nomination and eight befor
election with the difficulties accrmu
tatiug round the Government and til
daily widening breaches in the Admins
t,aton TO tress the resu cannot be doubt
fill. Both those who regard that resul
with hope and with fear, as benefcent 0
DISASTROUS, may as we'll make up tlei
minds to it and set their houses in order
William j. Bryan will be the next Pres
dent oi tile United States. 4 cooler OF
server than the Boston philosophe
might diagnose the case differently fror
the Mechanics Hall symptoms. Ii til
orator had an audience OF 10000 whe
he began to speak and less than ,00
heard his peroration, it must be til
same old Bryan who emptied Madiso
Square Garden in 1896, and who wa
buried under a great popular majority o
election day. A possible explanation
that the Boston people don't like Italia
opera. But, any way, if Gamaliel
happy, whats the odds"
The sun., 1900-02-06
bishop Of havana Conseerated.

Washington, Feb. 5.-An imposing &C.
clesiastical ceremony took place at st.
Aloysius' church when, in accordance
with the papal bull recently promulgated
the Right Rev. Mgr. Donitus A. Sbarretti
was consecrated bishop of Havana. Mgr.
Martinelli, the papal delegate, Performed
the office of consecrator, being assisted
by Bishop Curtis of Baltimore, coadjutor
to Cardinal Gibbons, and Bishop Mono.
han of Wilmington, Del. Scores of
priests from different parts of the coun-
orders and laymcn participated in the SOL
emn ceremonies.
The sun., 1900-02-06
Got or roo Soon.

Pasquella Lamanna, an Italian who
runs a peanut and fruit stand at Tenth
and Market streets, met with a painful
accident at the P, w. & B. French
street station about II 80 this morning.
He was passenger on the train from
Philadelphia aud attempted to get off
before the train stopped, aud as result
fell and cut his head. His injuries are
alight. They we're dressed by DIR.
Draper.
The sun., 1900-02-06
veneEue1a In Turmoil Again.

Caracas, Feb. 5.-President Castro's
cabinet is far from harmonious, and
members of it are almost publicly criti-
cising the wisdom of the presidents poll
cies. The Liberals denounce the confis-
cation of private property and enforced
contributions" to the treasury and
threaten that if these evils are not reme-
died and stop put to excessive taxa
tion President Castro will have another
revolution on his hands. General Ro-
driguez, former President Andrade's min
lister of the interior, is eager to lead a
Liberal rebellion against Castro. Ro-
driguez is in Trinidad.