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The age-herald., 1900-12-12
A WINNING BOY
Earns His Medals by the Use of Good
 Food.

A Vicksburg, Miss, boy, J. B. Smith, corner Grove and Third streets, says: T have been studying very hard to try and beat my room in examination. I have been eating oatmeal and cream for breakfast all my life. Lately when the hard study be- gan I did not feel well enough to ga to school, and there was an eXaminat2A ahead of me and an exhibition, too
 'I was determined to go through this ex- animation, but felt so sick all the time that 1 didn't know how to accomplish 1t. Well, mother saw the Grape-Nuts food ad- vertised, so she bought some and gave lr to me for breakfast every morning. and you just ought to see what this food did for me.
 'I began to get we'll at once and grow hearty and fat, in spite of my hard work. Above all that, I did beat my room at ex. animation, making general average that was the highest mark in the room. I am also able to take part at the military drill tomorrow night at the exhibition, and will try for the gold medal for general excel lence. If you think there Is any question about this you can write to Bro. Garbrial, our principal and he will tell you that 1t is true."
 It is of the greatest importance that pa- rents feed their growing children, during study, on the most nourishing food possible to obtain, and there is no question on this score regarding Grape-Nuts, for the food is compounded of the elements selected from the grains which go to quickly make and rebuild the brain and nerve centers Any parent can prove this statement by feeding the children on Grape-Nuts. Ob- tained from any first-class grocer.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
FROM BIRMINGHAM
 TO THE SEABOARD New Railroad from This City to
 to Brunswick THE CHAR TER APPLIED FOR Promoters Say That the Line Will be Built at Once, and That All Ar
 engagements Have Been
 Completed.
THE CHAR TER APPLIED FOR

Application has been made to the Secre- the Brunswick and Birmingham Railroad Company, and the charter will be granted at once. The application for the charter was filed by W. F. Symons, Edwin Brob- ston and c. w Deming Of Brunswick MT. Brobston is reported in the Atlanta Con stitution of yesterday as saying:
 'The charter will be granted tomorrow morning. Immediately we will wire the lo- cal representatives and work will commence al once.
 "Col. E. c. Machen, the well-known rail- road builder, is at the head of the construc- tion of it. Behind him are men prominent in the financial centers of the East The road is to be 400 miles in length and will cost $6.750O0O to build; $S,OOO,OOO of this amount has been subscribed and 10000 tons of steel rails are contracted for to be deliv- cred as fast as grading is completed
 '"The people of Brunswick and all the ter ritory through which the road runs are en- thusiastic over the prospects and will give Colonel Machen good support in his effort to provide new outlet from the Alabama coal and iron mines to the sea. Bruns- wick, which has been selected as the South Atlantic seaport terminal, will enjoy in- creased prosperity from the new line, and her people are unit for it, all having the greatest confidence in Colonel Machen ability to put 1t through"
 MT Symons will be in Brunswick satur- day and there will meet MT. Brobston and Mr. Deming the latter part of this week to take hold of the work at that end of the line and help put it through to successful completion.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
THE MINERS ELECT
 A NEW PRESIDENT
Ed Flynn of Pratt City Honored
 With the Office
THE SECOND DAYS SESSION
Lively Discussion Over the Report of the Committee on Officers Books and Reports-The Price of
 Iron in Question.

The greater portion of the second days vention was devoted to a discussion of the report of the committee appointed to re- port of the officers. The discussion arose over that part of the committees report relating to the inspection of the sales books of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company. It was stated by some of the delegates that the report on the sales was not satisfactory and that some figures had not been explained The price of mining coal is based on the selling price of iron.
 Ed. Flynn Of Pratt City was elected pres ident.
 The convention was called to order at 10 o'clock according to the order of business adopted the day before The first business taken up was the reading of the report of the committee on officers books and re- ports. The report was considered by sec tions and when the section relating to the inspection of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Companys iron sales books a lengthy discussion followed. Based on the report of the inspecting committee the price of mining coal remains at the same nRure Tn OeCemD6r as III NONeHUSIs AhC average price obtained for iron In Novem- Der was not as much as 50 cents above the price obtained in October. This fact was a disappointment to some of the miners, in view of the greater activity in the iron market, and the reported advance in the price of iron just after the election on No vember 6.
 The entire morning session of the con- vention was consumed in the discussion of this report, and most of the afternoon ses- sion. The report was finally adopted
 Following the adoption of the committee report the election of officers for the Ala bama district was taken up. When the balloting for president began there were seven names before the convention, as fol- lows: George Young of Blocton, the pres ent incupbent; William Kirkpatrick of Pratt City, Ed. Flynn of Pratt City, G. J. Mitchell of Blocton, J. G. Smith of Poca hontas and J. M. Mosley of Adger Several votes were taken, the contest finally narrowing down to MT. Young and MT. Flynn. The final ballot resulted in favor of Flynn
 The convention adjourned until o'clock this morning at the conclusion of the final ballot for president. The other officers for the district will be elected the first thing | this morning
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
ORGANIZED
A Belgian Hare Breeders Association.
 Much Interest.

A number of breeders of the now popular little animal, the Belgian hare, met last night and organized under the name of the Southern Belgian Hare Breeders Associa- tion of America Much interest was mani fested throughout the meeting and pros poets are bright for a large organization, which is intended to take in the Southern States east of the Mississippi river
 Temporary officers were elected and it was agreed to hold the first Belgian hare show January 22-29, 1901, in this city, when meeting of the breeders will be held and permanent officers elected.
 The temporary officers elected were as follows:
 T. H. Hamilton, president.
 J. D. Bowley, vice president.
 R. G. Pierce, secretary.
 Mrs. George c. Jepson, assistant secre- tary.
 Mrs. D. A. Fitch, treasurer.
 Executive Committee-George T. Hill, chairman; D. A. Fitch, Mrs. George Lam brakis, J. D. Foster, D. J. Hummer L. B. Jolley R. G. Pierce, J. s. Bealle, J. B. Bowley, T. H. Hamilton.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
MATCH GAM E.
Of Golf Between Professionals This
 Afternoon.

W. Fovargue of Glenville. Ohio, arrived in the city yesterday morning and spent the day practicing on the Golf Club links at Cleveland. He will play match game of golf with Professor Naylor today, the first half to consist of eighteen holes, to begin at 1O:3O o'clock this morning and con- tinue for about two hours. The second half, eighteen holes, will begin at 2:30 in the afternoon.
 The public is invited to witness the game and no admission charge will be made.
 Both Professor Naylor and MT. Fovargue are professional players, and the game to- day will be one of the best ever seen in the South.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
WILL BE NO CHANGE
 IN THE MANAGEMENT
Denial of Rumor Concerning the
 Tennessee Company
ALL OFFICERS TO REMAIN
Report That Southern Car Works of Memphis, One of Largest Plants of the Country, Will be
 Removed to EnsIey.

New York, December 11.-(Special. )-At the meeting of the directors of the Tennes- see Company yesterday official denial of recent persistent rumors of change of off cers of the company was made. All off cers at Birmingham will remain, and there are to be no changes in any part of the management.
 It is said here that the Southern Car Works, now located at Memphis, will be moved to Birmingham within very short time, the plant to be located at Ensley. The Memphis plant of the Southern Car Works is one of the largest in the country.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
RESERVATIONS RENDERED.
By Local Officials of the Republic
 Company.

D. L. Bridges, general paymaster, and James Weisel, cashier of the Republic Iron and Steel Company, Southern District, have rendered their resignations and their suc- cessors have been named.
 J. F. Dixon, who has been assistant to MT. Bridges, has been appointed paymaster general for the Southern District, to succeed MT. Bridges, and E. L. Burgess succeeds Mir. Weisel as cashier.
 Both MT. Bridges and MT. Weisel have been with the Republic Iron and Steel Com pany and the companies of which 1t was formed number of years. MT. Bridges was with the Birmingham Rolling Mill be- fore that company was absorbed by the Re- public Iron and Steel Company, and MT. Weisel was with the Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing Company.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
PRELIMINARY TRIAL
Of Morrow-McQueen Breach of Prom
 se Suit.

The preliminary trial of the Morrow vs Mcqueen breach of promise suit began at Seals Hall last night. Judge Dan Greene empaneled a jury of twelve men in a few minutes, and about ten or twelve witnesses were examined. B. M. Allen represented the plaintiff in the preliminary trial and James L. Tanner the defendant. At 9:3O o'clock court took recess until tomorrow night at o'clock. It is believed that the preliminary trial will be ended tomorrow night and that everything will be in readi- ness for the final trial Friday night. Among the witnesses are number of the best known young society people of Birming- ham, and the trial is attracting the greatest interest.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
ANOTHER MURDER.
John Woods Killed by Dave Sanders in
 Dispute Over $1

Coroner Paris was called to Donaghy 5 camp, sixteen miles beyond Ensley, yes- terday morning to investigate the killing of John Woods Woods was a negro boy about 16 years old. It seems that he owed another negro named Dave Sanders dol lar
 Sanders went to see him to collect 1t and the two got into a dispute, which ended in Sanders grabbing hoe and striking Woods on the head, killing him.
 The coroners jury rendered verdict that the deceased came to his death at the hands of Dave Sanders and that the killing was unlawful
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
SULLIGENT.
Interest in the Constitutional Conven.
 ton Question-Other Items.

Sullgent. December 11.-(Special. )-The
 passage of the constitutional convention
 bill has revived interest in political af-
 fairs. Considerable talk is being indulged
 in as to who will go as delegate from La
 mar. It is generally conceded that the pres-
 ent Representative, MT. J. l. Guyton, will
 be candidate. as will also Mir C. c. Nes-
 mith, who was tine nominee selected before
 the repeal of the other convention bill. It
 is very probable that this place will also
 furnish candidate in the person of Judge
 John A. Pope. Judge Pope is a man of ripe
 experience, being an ex-probate judge of
 Marion County.
 Itis probable that one of the warmest
 local fights that has been before the Leg
 isature is over the stock law in this coun-
 ty, The law as it stands allows each beat
 to vote whether or not stock shall run at
 large, and several beats have voted that
 stock shall not run at large. The opponents of the law sought to repeal it entirely, while
 it's advocates have fought for its retention.
 At present both sides are resting, with the
 repeal bill recommitted to the Senate com
 mittee on local legislation.
 The railroad has repaired and repainted
 the depot at this place. adding greatly to
 the convenience and appearance of the same. The new accommodation train that is to run from Birmingham to Aberdeen is something that our people hope to see soon. The people of this section seem to be en- toying their share of prosperity, and the display of holiday goods in the stores were never greater, and the merchants expect to have merry time until the buying season is over.
 The Methodist church has been thorough ly repainted and refurnished. This has been done under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society. which deserves many thanks from the members of the church. The ladies of the Baptist church will give a supper in a few days to raise money with which to | finish seating and furnishing that church. The many friends of MT. and Mrs. Lee Somers are glad to know that they are again spending some time at Hotel Duncan It Is quite probable that the publication of Lightning, the local paper, which was suspended a few weeks ago for want of a suitable office, will be resumed in a short l time, as the town cannot afford to be with l out paper.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
REAR END COLLISION.
Passenger Train Crashes Into Freight
 in Kansas.

Oleath, Kan, December 11.-A north bound passenger train on the Atchison, To- peka and Santa Fe crashed into the rear end of a north bound freight train at Clara, three miles south of here today. Noble Thomas, aged 16 years of Emporia, Kans was burned to death in the caboose. Thom- as father was fatally injured The engin- ger and fireman of the passenger trair were seriously injured and half a dozen passengers in the caboose were sligntg hurt.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
The Local Cotton Market.

Birminghams cotton receipts are usually quite large on Tuesdays, but they were light yesterday Many Alabama farmers have been holding their cotton for 1Oc. Some will continue to hold until the price advances, but, on the other hand, many will market part. if not all, of their crops within the next ten days in order to raise needed Christmas money.
 The market closed here yesterday at SAC eSsc for good middling.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
THE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are improved more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs, when in need of the laxative effect of gentle remedy, than by any other. Children en- joy it and it benefits them. The true rem edy. Syrup of Figs is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
Justice Harlan's Diner.

Washington, Dec. 11.-President Mckinley and ex-President Harrison met last night at dinner given by Justice Harlan of the Supreme Court. It was the first dinner that the President had taken in Washington outside of the White House for some time past. The fact of his accepting an invita- ton where he would meet ex-President Harrison is taken to effectually dispose of the reports in circula ton that the relations between the two had been strained of late.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
Mrs. winsIow,s soothino Syrup.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILL REIN WHILE TEETHING, with PER FECT SUCCESSIt SOOTHES the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO, and is the best rem edv for DIARRHOEA Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup, " and take no other kind Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
Probably a MistriaI in the Mack
 Marble Case
NOTHING OF IMPORTANCE
Lem Nixon Case Stiu on Trial-One Conviction in the Criminal Court.
 Judge Dan A. Greene Pre-
 sented With Medal.

In the Circuit Court yesterday the case of Mack Marble, charged with keeping gaming table, was on trial. Marble was arrested by the police in June 1898, in a raid on an alleged gambling resort. He was acquitted in 1899 on a charge of gambling at the same time and place as the charge against him of keeping a gambling table. Yesterday the defendant pleaded the former acquittal in bar, but demurrer by the State thereto was sustained. The case went to the jury at o'clock, but no verdict had been reached last night. It will probably be mistrial.
 The bar dockets for the January term have been printed and are ready for distri- button.
 Louis Charvoz has filed suit against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Com pany for $5000 damages. He claims that on October "A, 1900, he was in the employment of defendant which was engaged in oper- ating a coal mine near Wylam and in com nection herewith certain pipe for convey ing steam; that while working around said pipe part of pipe was blown off and plaintiff was scalded.
 City Court.
 In the first division of the City Court the case of Lem Nixon vs the Birmingham Rolling Mill is still on trial. Plaintiff is suing for 1$1O.OOO damages for alleged per sonal injuries.
 In the second division there was a judg- ment of $132 in the case of J. c. Howze vs Healing Springs Baptist Church. decree was rendered relieving E. E. Wright of the disabilities of homage, and a divorce was granted plaintiff in the case of Emma Mardis vs. Westley Mardis. A decree was rendered confirming the re- port of the clerk and register in the case of E. V. Self vs. Sarah A. Self. The report recited a sale of thirty acres in section SO township 15 range 1 west, to w. J. Love for $275.
 The garnishees were discharged in the case of Lane Suttle vs R. c. Williams x Co. The case of Mathew J. Wheeler for use, etc, vs. Robert Jemson and Robert H. Pearson was settled and dismissed. The case of the Mayberry Hardware Company vs Henry c. Bingham was dismissed by plaintiff.
 John Middleton has filed suit against J. h. Boyd, doing business as the Georgia Loan Company, for 5000 damages. He | claims that he was arrested and imprisoned at defendants instance for three days on a charge of larceny without probable cause Court Items. l The Board of Revenue paid visit of in- l spection yesterday yesterday to the County Aims House.
 Dan A. Greene, the newly elected judge l of the new Criminal Court, has been pre- l sented with handsome medal by Fraternal 1 Lodge Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, | No. 3S4 Judge Greene is a past worship | full master of the lodge. l In the Criminal Court yesterday the case | of Jerry Reynolds, accused of assault with | intent to murder, was transferred to-the l Bessemer division of the Circuit Court. Joe l Jamison's bond was forfeited, and Dennis l J. Kelly was convicted of assault and bat
 tery with pistol and fined $75.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
Nashville Firm in Trouble.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 1.-The firm of Hunter & Hart, coal dealers, composed of Alex w. Hunter and Thomas Hart has suspended business. Hunter alleges that there is a shortage of $12,000 and that there are other serious irregularities in the firm S affairs. Efforts to find Hart today were unavailing.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
SELMA.
An Old Citizen Dead-A Mysterious
 Fire-Other News.

Selma, December f11.-(Special) )-Selma' S oldest citizen was buried this afternoon. He was John K. Goodwin, who was born in Edgefeld, S. C.. on May g, 1915. He came to Selma in 1886 and had lived continuous ly in this city ever since. He was once one of the largest hardware merchants of Ala bama. He Is survived by four children, Julius and w. l.. D. and Misses Corlne and Maimie A large concourse of citizens followed the cortage to the grave this af- ternoon.
 There was a mysterious fire this morn ing about 3 o'clock, and around the streets today incendiarism is hinted at. When the department responded to the alarm they
 found the negro church known the Star
 of the East in flames, which they were
 unable to extinguish until after the build
 ing had been entirely consumed and small
 house adjoining also. This church was
 destroyed by a storm some few years ago
 and was rebuilt and now that 1t has been again razed to the ground the negros say
 1t is doomed.
 The sole topic in Selma for several days past has been the measures in the Legisla- ture, seeking to change Selmas charter so as toe make elective by the people all the officers of the city, and also to extend the city limits. Yesterday a substitute meas ure, prepared by Speaker Pettus, passed the House and was put through the Senate by Senator Nunnelee, and today the Journal received a telegram written with the pen that signed the bill making it a law. This pen, by the way, is the same historic Me Kee pen with which the bill calling for a constitutional convention was signed by Governor Johnston two years ago, and which was called into use again few days ago when Acting Governor Jelks signed the Harwood bill calling convention to change Alabama's organic law
 The Pettus substitute gives general sat isfaction, though there are some differences of opinion over the boundaries of the city as drawn.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
Hamilton Indicted.

Minneapolis, Minn,, December 1.-The grand jury has indicted Frank H, Hamil- ton, the newspaper man, for the murder of Leonard R. Day in hotel billiard room November 20. The charge is murder in the first degree.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
Motherhood.

and the daily household cares demand a mild tonic for the housewife and mother. MALT-NUTRINE is best and easiest taken. Made by the Anheuser- Busch Brew ing Assn. That assures it's merit. Sold by all druggists.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
Meeting of the Elks.

There was a full turnout of Elks at their regular meeting last night. Oliver Chali- foux was initiated into the mysteries of the order and considerable routine business was disposed of.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
LACKED QUORUM.
Members of the Police Commission
 Failed to Materialize.

The regular monthly meeting of the Police Commission was not held last night on ac- count of>the lack of a quorum Only Chair man McCary, Dr. Mobley and Albert Strad- ford were present. The meeting was ad- journed subject to the call of the chair.
The age-herald., 1900-12-12
Breach of Promise Suit,

Local hits will fall thick and fast at the breach of promise suit Friday might. What's Mcqueen been doing now? Go and hear all about it Friday night at Seals hall
The age-herald., 1900-12-12

Go where the crowd goes, to Dunker's Saloon, 2O8 and BIO North 2Oth Street, between 2d and Sd avenues.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-16

something OF short interest. which COW
cred at our opening. frgt prices being 20 to
20 points higher than the close yesterday.
noted Liverpool operator arrived in New
York today. ana Is reported as saying that
II cents IL certainty for cotton IN our
markets. and was conspicuous buyer Of
October contracts In New York at the ud-
vance. Now York closed 80 to sc points
higher. New Orleans 80 to SS higher; spots
n up in New York, and u in Houston. The
Liverpool stock Of American cotton s down
10 Ia 900 bales against 100000 at the same
time hast year. and middllng cotton Is quoted
there 7hd. or over lac per pound. I'm
doubtedy these values are due more to
manipulation than to supply aud demand,
although We hear Of cotton bong sold in
Houston today at lie basis middlng prompt
shipment to Liverpool. The markets are
too erratic to venture IN opinion, but 1t
seems that everything that has happened ls
in favor OF the bulls, and, while undoubt-
sdlv the tide viii turn some day 1t seeme
like fighting fap TO bear cotton The
South Atlanucs and Alabama few weeks
snce were suffering from drouth, Cotton
has opened prematurely in those sections,
and now they are suffering from excessive
rains.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-09-16
Pygmies in the Cnmeroons.

The existence Of African pygmles at
more than one point seems to be proved
German soldiers stationed in the Cam
eroons, the colony on the sea coast OF Al
rica' have brought cut Of the forest seven
pygmfes. The largest of them Is four feet
tall, the smallest about three feet. One
young woman, Mantuba by name, was very
carefully measured and described. She
was 10 years old, three feet six inches tall
chocolate brown In color, her face tat
to3ed Her eyes are somewhat diagonal,
after the japanese manner The head is
large, the forehead Slopes backward. the
hair Is black and curly. The pygmies seem
quite as Intelligent as other natives.