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The age-herald., 1900-12-07
Ask That Jones Valley Iron Co.
 be Declared Bankrupt
IN UNITED STATES COURT
Alleged That Company is Indebted to Them in the Sum of $4000, and Disposed of its Assets to
 Creditor.

A petition was fled in the United States Court yesterday by certain creditors ot the Jones Valley Iron Company to have that company declared a bankrupt. The peti- tion is filed by R. L. Carney, N. A. Ghro- his, John Densmore and about forty others who alege they are laborers and creditors of said company to the amount of Si009. The petition is filed in their behalf and such other of it's creditors as wish to join in.
 They allege as the act of bankruptcy that the Jones Valley Iron Company has within the last four months, while insol- vent, sold and transferred to Rogers, Brown X Company, one of it's creditors with intent to prefer 1t, the greatest part of its assets consisting of pig iron, etc, and that Rogers, Brown & Company are now moving said products away. The at torneys of the petitioners are William M. Bethea, Powell and Blackburn, J. T. Gar retson and Lee Cowart.
 The petition grows out of the trouble at the Williamson furnace by reason of which that plant was forced to bank last Tuesday afternoon. The employees claim that the Jones Valley Iron Company owe them about $3500 for labor
 day in the negotiations looking to a trans fer or sale of the lease of the Williamson furnace.
The age-herald., 1900-12-07
JEFFERSON OWES
 $5O,OOO DEFICIT
The Board of Revenue Officially Notifies Senators and Re-
 presentatives

Jefferson County has a deficit of $50,000 and the following letter has been sent by the Board of Revenue to each of the Sem ators and Representatives officially notify ing them of this fact and asking that they meet with the board to devise ways and means to remedy it:
 Birmingham, December 6, 1900 Dear Sir: We think it very proper to advise you that the General Fund of Jeff fersen County is overdrawn about $50, ,00O Estimating our expenses for the future, based upon the expenditures heretofore, withe1t any provisions of law to aid us to pay the deficit, we think it will be im- possible for us to pay 1t, assuming that we make levy of cents to pay interest on sewer bonds. It is our intention to request our Senators and all our Representatives to meet with us during the recess to ad- wise with us and help us to devise ways and means to pay off the present deficit and maintain the financial reputation of our great county. Respectfully,
 A. J. TARRANT
 H. W. CROOK,
 w. H. WILSON,
 HUGH MGEAVER,
 J. K. P. LAIRD.
The age-herald., 1900-12-07
Board of Revenue and County
 Health Department Act
WANT NO MORE SMALLPOX
Request All Concerns Who Employ Large Squads of Men to Use Means to Prevent a Recurrence of
 the Disease.

Acting upon the good old axiom that "an ounce of preventative is worth a pound of cure" the county health officer and the Board of Revenue have addressed a letter to the large companies and corporations employing large squads of men, asking their cooperation in preventing the recur- rance of a smallpox epidemic from which the county suffered heavy material and financial losses during the past several years.
 The letter which is signed by President A. J. Tarrant of the Beard of Revenue and County Officer J. W. Barclay, is the re- suit of a conference held between these two departments some days ago. at which it was reported that several cases of the disease had already made their appear ance. Following is the text of the letter: Office of the Board of Revenue of Jeffer- son County, Birmingham, Alabama, Dec ember 3, 1900
 At a meeting of the Board of Revenue and County Health Officer Dr. Barclay the following resolutions were adopted;
 - That all coal and ore mining compan- les and all other companies or individuals operating and working large squads of men be requested to comply with the fol- lowing rules:
 list. That all such industries be request
 
 Naceinated, that they be yaccnated, and that they employ no new men coming from outside points, outside of Jefferson County, who have not been Yaccinated, un- less such person be vaccinated at once. I'd. That as soon as case of smallpox is developed or pronounced, that the man. ageing agent or officer promptly send such case to the pest house on Red Mountain, near Birmingham for treatment; and when the patient is living in his own home and rnfn fn ha rod tra that the patient be isolated and the place be marked by yellow flag and put under guard. The Board of Revenue in such cases will pay the reasonable hire of such guard.
 3d. That the County Health Officer, Dr. Barclay, will furnish vaccine matter to any licensed physician operating in any district outside of incorporate cities or towns. Tn asking your cooperation and assis- tance in carrying out the above resolu tons. We regret to announce to you that our health officer informed us this morn ing that the dread disease that has cost the tax payers of Jefferson County so much in the last two or three years, has already made it's appearance and that there are several cases in this county al- ready; now it is to your interest much ours to keep your camps healthy and free from epidemics, and on your quick, prompt action in the matter depends our success in stamping it out before it gets a footnold.''
 A. J. Tarrant, President.
 J. w. Barclay,
 County Health Officer.
The age-herald., 1900-12-07
BUYING ARMS.
Representative of the Brazilian RevoIu'
 tionary Party Was in the City.

Signor Perpendicular Gonzales, SAs- sistant Treasurer of the Brazilian Rev olutionary Party, has been in Birming- ham for the last two weeks negotiating with the local dealers for the purchase of arms and ammunition for his party. During an interview Signor Gonzales stated that the Maybery Hardware Company had named him some special prices which he goes to lay before the Purchasing Committee, of which he is a member. THE MAYBERRl HARD WARE COMPANY offered to furnish Signor Gonzales with 25,0oO Winches- ter rifles, 1900 model, at s4.50 each, cartridges for same at 20 cents per box. This popular firm has in stock 200 of these rifles, that they will sell this month at the same price named Signor Gonzales.
The age-herald., 1900-12-07
INDUSTRIAL CONVENTION.
The Association is Now Made Perma-
 nent Affair.

New Orleans, December 6.-The third days session of the Industrial Convention was marked by the adoption of the report of the organizing committee making the association a permanent affair and pro- viding for the enrolment of a paying mem bership, but providing also that exchanges and cities may send delegates to conyen- tions when called.
 Tom L. Cannon, of St. Louis, made a very able talk tonight for the union of interest in the great Mississippi valley be- tween the Northern and Southern States, urging incidentally proposition that the river should be made navigable for ocean, going vessels as far north as St. Louis.
 Tomorrow the convention will decide upon Waco, Tex, the next place of meet ing and will re-elect the present officers, H. H. Hargrove, of Louisiana, president, and N. r. Thompson, of Alabama, secre- tary.
The age-herald., 1900-12-07
THE ClIY
MT. Rains Will Act,

Owing to business engagements Chairman Antwine of the committee of arrangements for the city Democratic primary has desig- rated Tom Baine to look after all the de- tails of said primary. MT. Baine will have his headquarters in room No. 9. II. B. Ab- office, Lyon-Terry building, Third avenue and Twenty-first street. Candidates who desire their names placed on the ticket will pay the entrance fee to MT. Baine on or before o'clock p. m., December 15 Reg istrars for the nine wards will report to Mr Baine for proper stationery.
The age-herald., 1900-12-07
COUNTRY PRODUCE.
Vegetables Advancing in Price-Eggs
 in Active Demand and High.

very active the first part of the week, but it was dull yesterday. Monday was the busiest day of the fall season. Tues day was a busy day and Wednesday was not dull. But trade slacked off suddenly yesterday without any particular reason. It having no significance whatever, mer- chants feel certain that the volume of bu- siness will average up all right between now and Christmas.
 Birmingham was never in so prosperous a condition as it is now and all commodi- ties used for food are therefore in active demand. Every commission merchant here has an air of thrift and many of them say that this has been the most profitable fall in their experience.
 Potatoes, both Irish and sweet, have ad- vanced since last week. Onions are also higher and rutabagas are shade higher. tions and eggs are ready sellers at 221a
 The butter market is active at quota tions and eggs are ready selling at 22h cents for fresh lots.
 Fowls are naturally in good demand. Turkeys and ducks are bringing top prices
The age-herald., 1900-12-07
THE GRAND LODGE.
Jefferson County Gets Grand Master
 and Grand Ware J

The Birmingham Masons who attended the Grand Lodge at Montgomery returned home yesterday. Jefferson County was very greatly honored for Dr. R. M. Cum ningham was elected and installed most worshipful grand master and Ben M. Ja- 4obs junior grand warden. Dr. Cunning Slm's election to the grand mastership was foregone conclusion, for he was al- ready next in line, being deputy grand master But Mr. Jacobs was selected from among many for the wardenship, and he was elected on the first ballot. He is thus placed in line for grand master. He will probably reach the grand east in five or six years.
 The other stationed or line officers were:
 Dr. R. J. Redden, deputy grand master and Henry H. Matthews senior grand war den.
 Vim. H. Dingley was reelected grand treasurer and H. Clay Armstrong grand secretary.
The age-herald., 1900-12-07
FOOTBALL SATURDAY.
Lively Game Promised Between Ala
 bama and Tennessee Schoolboys.

There is every promise of the lVeliest game of football ever seen in Birmingham at the Taylor-Mooney game to be played at the North Birmingham field on Satur- day. The Mooney school of Franklin, Tenn, has had for years the leading school team of that State, and has been a worthy rival of college teams The majority of the star players on the Vanderbilt University teams have been former Mooney pupils. Weight, age and a victorious experience will be found lined up against the eleven from the Taylor school of Birmingham. The boys of this school boast of their record not only of this year, but In former years Victory has never failed to crown the Taylor school team. With the exception of a practice game with the State University team, the opponent this season. The recent game with the Selma team, made up for the most part of ex-collese players, outweighing the school boys twenty pounds per man, and ending in no score for either side. shows the style of game that lovers of sport will witness Saturday. To say nothing of the enthusiastic parents and football "fends'' who will be present, every school boy and girl who can secure the necessary "quar- ter, will be there to fire the hearts of the young athletes. Nowhere is such whole hearted, unrest-ained enthusiasm wit messed as in such games as these. Of course the Taylor colors, the dark blue of Yale and Oxford, will be dearest to the local crowd
 but 1t is believed that large delegation will accompany the Mooney team.
The age-herald., 1900-12-07
THE COTTON MARKET.
Range of Prices Paid in Birmingham
 This Week.

The Birmingham cotton market closed Wednesday at 91a for good middling and it closed at the same price yesterday but the tone was weaker.
 The receipts were large yesterday-larg- CT perhaps than on any previous day of the week.
 Cotton touched higher price in Birming ham Friday of last week than at any time in several weeks, good middling bringing 9 11-16 The market started out this week with 99s for good middiing but it has been weakening ever since Monday.
 If the government report due next Mon- day indicates crop below 9,75O,o00 bales, Birmingham will probably be paying 10c for cotton by the middle of the week. If, on the other hand 1t indicates over 10,0O0,- 900, prices may not rule below 91s the rest of the year
The age-herald., 1900-12-07
New President Elected.

The Golf Club has elected J. D. Kirkpat- rick president. At meeting Saturday night the club decided to have its cup tournament on December 26 The winners in this tour- nament will receive beautiful silver cup donated by the Bridgeport Gun Implement Company.
 Professor Naylor will be at the golf links every day. both in the morning and the aft ernoon to give instructions to those desir- ing to learn the game.
The age-herald., 1900-12-07
IA Porto Ricans.

Elpaso, Tex, December 6.-Two cars con- taining 114 Porto Ricans passed through today. The natives are going as contract laborers to the Hawaiian Islands to work in the sugar industry for Claus Spreckels. They say that several thousand of them are preparing to emigrate to the islands for the same purpose.
The age-herald., 1900-12-07
U. S. Court at Huntsville.

United States District Attorney Vaughan is making preparation for the special ad- jcurned term of the United States Court at Huntsville to be held beginning on the first Monday in January next By invitation of Judge Shelby, Judge Swayne of the West ern District of Florida will preside over the term at which the civil docket will be taken up.
The age-herald., 1900-12-07
Exchanqe of Puipits.

Knoxville, December 6.-Bishop Cranstone of Portland. Maine, and Bishop Goodsell of Chattanooga today arranged for the ex- change of pulpits between Rev. J. W. Jones, pastor of the First M. E. church of Knoxville and Rev. Charles M. Hall of Everett Massachusetts.
The age-herald., 1900-12-07
4 MORTGAGE FILED
 BY CORPORATION Dimmick Pipe Works to Raise
 $10O,OOO A S25.O00 CORPORATION Will Deal in Chewing Gum, Candy, Etc. Judgments and verdcts in the Courts-Governor Johnstons
 Last Official Act.
S25.O00 CORPORATION


 mortgage to W. ". stringfellow of Annis- ton, trustee to secure the first mortgage bonds of the company to the amount of sloO,0OO authorized by a stockholders meeting held October 27, 1900 The bonds are dated December 1, 1900, and will ma- ture In five years and are to provide addi- tional mercantile capital for the company. The mortgage covers all the property of the company. The bonds are per cent. bonds.
 Declaration of incorporation of the Je- beles & Coias Company The capital stock is s25,00O divided into shares of $25 each. The business of the company is to buy and sell merchandise such as candy, chew ing gum, macaroni, spaghetti, pie, cakes and crackers, and to operate steam bak- cry, etc. The stock has been subscribed as follows: Nicholas Colias, 499 shares; Christ Jebeles, 499 shares; S. Gianoskos, 2 shares. Payment for the stock is made in merchandise now owned by the parties.
 Circuit Court.
 
 of $3,24.15 was rendered in the case of Mesterlin & Campbell vs. Peoples Ice Company.
 The case of Marilla Somell vs. the Birm- ingham Railway and Electric Company went to the jury at 3 o'clock. No verdict had been reached up to a late hour last night.
 None of the other cases set for the day were ready to be tried and court adjourned until 9:30 this morning.
 City Court.
 In the first division of the City Court the case of Thomas E. Powell vs Birm- ingham Southern Railroad Company is on trial.
 There was a judgment of s4O0 in the case of Alabama National Bank vs James D. I.andram.
 The case of ". H. McAmis vs. Alice G. Dryer was dismissed for want of prose- cution
 In the second division in the case of the Alabama Gas Fixture and Plumbing Com pany vs. Alabama State Fair and Agrl- cultural Association defendant, the South ern Railway Company garnshee and Ber- ney National Bank claimant, there was a judgment in favor of claimant. The case of w. P. Hickman, admins trator, vs. M. M. Blythe. is on trial
 Criminal Court. In the Criminal Court yesterday David Crews and Wiley Crews were found not guilty of fence breaking. Hanley Bomen accused of assault with a weapon, filed a plea of misnomer, which was sustained The cases against William Moffee and Will liam Thomas of malicious mischief were nol pressed. Also the case against Harry Henman of abusive language Joe Rogers, who was tried November II on charge of violating the revenue law, was found not guilty. The cases against Emma Scott Lude Kilough and Fannie Kilough, charged with malicious mischief, were mol pressed.
 Court News. A petition in bankruptcy was filed yester- day by Walter Parsons
 A marriage license was issued to D. H. Sims and Mrs. Maggie Ellis. Shorty Jones, the only white man sent to Coalburg for selling whisky, has been pardoned by Governor Johnston. This was the Governors last official act. and Walter K. McAdory, clerk of the Cir cult Court have returned from Montgom- cry.
The age-herald., 1900-12-07
COMMERCIAL CLUB.
Regular Monthly Meetins Will be Held
 This Afternoon.

The Commercial Club will hold its regu- lar monthly meeting this afternoon at 4 o'clock The Board of Directors will meet at 3:30 o'clock.
 The report of the Legislative Committee submitted some time ago relative to lower water rate for consumers in the city will come before the club for final action this afternoon Several other important mat tiers will also be considered
The age-herald., 1900-12-07

Shorty Jones, the only white man sent to Coalburg for selling whisky, has been pardoned by Governor Johnston. This was the Governors last official act.
The age-herald., 1900-12-07

LlQUCl.S FOR THANKSGIVING should be of the very best, or else you be- little yourself and make small of your guests. When In search of the very best whlskies. brandies, wines and all the rest, don't pass our door, You cannot get the cheapest here but you're sure of getting the best. We want your custom if you are discriminating buyer, for then we know We can satisfy you. Try our Samuels whisky, bottled in bond.
 SOLOMON & LEVI,
 1e28-1o3o First Ave. Phone 1912.
The age-herald., 1900-12-07

Judge J. P. Stiles of the Probate Court and Walter K. McAdory, clerk of the Cir cult Court, have returned from Montgom-
The age-herald., 1900-12-07

A marriage license was issued to D. H Sims and Mrs. Maggie Ellis.
The age-herald., 1900-12-07

A petition in bankruptcy was filed yester day by Walter Parsons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-17
TAMMANY MEN SAY LITTLE.

Tammany officials yesterday had few comments
TO make on the majority report of the Mazet Com
r1ittee or on the bills which accompanied the re-
port They said their views had been voiced about
correctly by the minority report They expressed
some interest in the recommendation and bill for
the appointment of commission 10 revise the city
charter and said that if the Governor appointed
q non-pa rtisan commission the changes IN the
charter probably would be few and unimportant.
Frank Moss of counsel for the Mazet Committee,
was not willing yesterday 10 talk about the re-
mort The absence OF praise for his work ii the
investigation apparently had been expected and
he would not critcise the failure Of the majority
OF the committee 10 make any mention of services
of counsel Mr.. Moss said he had no information
as 10 the intention of the committee ask Tor
an appropriation for the payment Of counsel for
their services. John Proctor Clarke the associate
of Mr. Moss counsel for the committee, Is be-
Iieved to have aided in the preparation OF the ma
ioritv reuort He has declined give nforma ton.
As he is still in favor with MIR. Mazet, there may
be a later report by the committee in favor or
appropriation for the payment Of counsel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-17
PHILIPPINE ooMMIssIoE REPORT
POLITICAL CONDITION AND RESOURCES OF
THE ISLANDS TREATED AT
GREAT LENGTH

Washington. Jan l6.-The Philippine Commission
to-day completed report and sent II to the Pub
lie Printer. Proofs of the first section are expect
ed tomorrow. and it is probable that the first vol
ume at least be laid before Congress within a
week. 1t is regarded by the Commission as destra-
BILE that this material be submitted at the earliest
possible moment.
The report is voluminous. and Is arranged in an
orderly fashion that will make it particularly val
liable for reference. II will be divided into several
volumes and one interesting feature will be a
splendid atlas Of the Philippine Archipelago espe-
cialy prepared for the Commission by the Jesl,its
This has been turned over to the Coast and Geo
detic Survey for reproduction
The first volume, which is to be brought out i'm
mediately, is devoted entirely to the political is
sues involved in the acquisition of the Philippines
1t gives the instructions of the President to the
Commission, and describes the operations of the
commission under those instructions. Then follow
chapters on various subjects-GoVernment cur
Felcy the Chlnese question naval requisites etc
VI THESE subjects the one treated at by far the
section or the work with its exhibits will occupy
from one-half TO two-thirds Of the volume It de-
scrlDes the government under three heads-frst
that existing in Spanish times: second the reforms
third the plan Of government suggested by the
commissioners on the basis OF their experience.
Inc second volume will be devoted TO the re-
sources or the island and these are sufficiently i'm
Other volumes will follow, containing the great
mass or testimony taken by the Commission in
pursuance of the Presidents Instructions Alto
gether the Commission feels that il has covered
formation has come from all sources the facts
given IN the report cannot be controverted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-17
o1nnFv DF4TH OF AN ACTRESS.

Miss Hannah May Ingham, the leading woman
of the stock company Of the Murray Hill Theatre,
died Yesterday at her home, No +S Lexington-ave.
In private life she was the wife OF Dr. Edward
-ta+sop She and her husband and two guests were
sitting at luncheon at l o'clock yesterday, when
she tainted and she died in few minutes without
recovering consciousness. The cause OF death was
apopexy.
She was thirty-three years old, and had been on
the stage for fifteen years This her second
season with the Murray Hill company She had
been working extremely hard OF late as there Is
matinee every day and a change OF bill every week
50 that many rehearsals are necessary. The audi
ence Yesterday afternoon was dismissed In the
course Of the afternoon Mr.. Donuelly the manager
OF the company, succeeded In finding an actress
RTfss Laura Nelson Hail. take Miss Ingham's
mart al least temporarily and she PLAYED the part
Ia IAN Enemy 20 the King" last night