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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-15
AN INTERESTING CONGRESS- AT PARIS.

Washington. April Ia (SpeciaD.-From September
to of the present year there VIII be celebrated
at PART. tho twenty-ffth anniversary Of ths Inter
national Scientific Congress of Popular Providens
Institutions association founded in lS TO study
the legislative and administrative history Of such
institutions savings banks school savings banks,
mutual for the sick and other popular in
surance for old age and invalidity, cooperative
credit and productive and dstrbutive associations
The founder of this association NJ de Malarce.
who is the permanent secretary. has been charged
with the preparation of historical report on the
progress OF these provident institutions in the
various OF the civilized world during this
century a report which will serve an introduce
ton to the Jubilee session, and in which the names
OF the persons assisting in this work will be men
toned.
The French Academy at its last annual assembly
decreed to award to NJ Malarce the Fabian prize,
destined honor the person who by practical and
most efficient means has contributed most toward
the anneoraton Of the moral and material condt-
ton of the most numerous class" The permanent
secretary of the Academy. in moving this decision
of the Institute of France, said that the prize
would be the glorious browning Of the long and
faithful career of NJ. de Maarce, who during forty
Years has done so much for the progress or the
1onrIar classes" His report for 1900 Will thus be
an historical memorial OF the greatest interest both
on account Of the character and competence or the
renorter and of the cooperation offered MIN from
every civilized country in the world HISTORICAL,
administrative and statistical documents may be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-15
VAST GROWTH IN LAKE TRAFFIC.
THE MOST WONDERFUL DEVELOPMENT
IN THE COMMERCE OF THE
UNITED STATES

Washington, April IA (SpeciaD.-No feature OF the
commerce Of the United States whether domestic
or foreign shows more wonderful development
than that carried upon the Great Lakes. where
navigation is about TO be resumed for the season
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-15

Quarters.
The current reports as to the large salaries
10 be paid the Commissioners and clerks are de-
clared by the officials Of the War Department
TO be grossly exaggerated Most of these al
legged that each OF the Commissioners was TO
have $4,000 annually In addition to expenses.
and that the secretaries were to receive from
SS.OOo to $1,000 year. According to the Off
Gals. the entire budget for the Commission is
only $4,000 annually. including all expenses.
This is to be paid out of Philippine revenues
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-15

addressed TO NJ de Malarce No IS Rue de Baby
lone Parts or If the United States Depart
ment of Labor. Washington. will be forwarded TO
Paris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-04-15
TO THE PUBLIC.

The long establ shed covpsrthwa1s
Furniture, Carpet and General Housefurn9sh-
tns Concern OF Chatham Square has opaned .
branch IN Har1 en- at the corner OF 12Ist
Street and Sd Ave-, comprising numbers 02A
222S, $780, 1882 and 2234 Sd Ave. The Two
establi sh ments wt11 Be IN close ee=s-
nectton wi tn each other.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
In SocielY.

Miss Lucy Randall arrived last night from Union Springs, and is the guest of Miss Helen Smith. Mrs. Warfield of Columbia, Tenn, is the guest of her mother, Mrs Harve Brown. Mrs. J. II. Allen left yesterday for Flu taw.
 Miss Marie Pinckard will give luncheon today.
 Miss Annie Jemison has issued invitations for a New Years cotilon at o'clock Tues day evening.
 Miss Mary Thompson is spending the week in Talladega. MT. Lucen Brown has returned from Eutaw.
 Miss Marie Lewis is spending the week with Miss Florence MeCrossin. Mrs. William Vaughan is in Huntsville.
  Mrs Hine of Athens, Miss Hammerson of Baltimore and Miss Emmie Hunter of Mo- bile are the guests of Mrs. Arthur w. Smith.
  Miss Elise Ball and Miss Sue Allen Ball, who are in Atlanta, will spend the remain der of the winter with relatives in Char lotte, N. C.
 Miss Maude Dean of East Lake and MT. Morelle Brantley of North Birmingham were married in this city Thursday night.
  Miss Lucy P. Randle of Union Springs arrived in the city yesterday, and is the guest of Miss Helen Smith, 2244 Sycamore street.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
To Miss Coughlan

Miss Emma Koenig entertained informal ly at an anagram party yesterday afternoon at o'clock in honor of Miss Edna Cough Ian, who came down from the St. Cecelia Convent at Nashville to spend the holidays at home. The afternoon was in every way charming one for the bevy of bright school girls who were Miss Koenig's guests. The prize was won by Miss Hoy Cecil, and at the conclusion of the games luncheon was served
 Among the guests were Miss Coughlan, Miss Julia Belle DeBardeleben, Miss Louise Walker, Miss Margaret Nixon; Miss Bessie Jamison, Miss Kate Bradshaw, Miss Bernie Plosser, Miss Gertrude Wheelock, Miss Lucy Dwyer, Miss Bessie Irving, Mss Grace Hardie Miss Mary Anderson, Miss Marrame Hamilton, Miss Ala King, Miss Jenny Hood, Miss Floy Cecil, Miss Flor ence Ballard Miss Jamie Knox, Miss Marie Pinchard, Miss Minge, Miss Willie Coffee, Miss Mary Lanier, Miss Alice Graham, Miss Caraqine Chissolm, Miss Rosa Munger, Miss Rebecca Cecil, Miss Mabel Vaughan, Miss Mabel Townley, Miss Florence Mo- Crossin, Miss Earl Adams, Miss Josie Me- Clintocke, Miss Marie Lewis, Miss Edna Hayden.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
WoMAeN0c WA e0cinrv
BY ANNIE KENpRIcK WALKER.


 A newspaper woman whom l know was unexpectedly called upon to be identified yesterday Among the delayed Christmas parcels that reached her was a dear little Registered package. At the postoffice win dow she presented the notification that had come by the morning mail The clerk, among dozens and dozens of other parcels, found the one bearing the newspaper wo- mans name. He glanced at the address and then at the woman, and finally asked her if she had a middle name, and what was the initial
 The newspaper woman nodded yes, she had middle name, and she promptly told him the initial. But the address on the official card did not correspond exactly to that on the parcel, for which the news paper woman was impatiently waiting.
 "It is all right, I am sure" went on the clerk, but you will have to be identified" 2"
 The newspaper woman felt helpless It was so unexpected to be called upon to be identified, and for the moment she could not think of any one in the world to whom she could appeal. Just across the way was group of friends who would gladly identify her, but they would treat 1t as great jo1e and besides the newspaper woman was be- ginning to feel very humillated. She glanced cautiously around the little space. To be frank, she wanted to escape.
 Perhaps you know some one in the build ing" suggested the clerk. He was really very kind. The newspaper woman doubt less had friends in the building, but she could not for the life of her recall her own mothers name at the time
 A bright woman came in and began chat ting. The newspaper woman answered absent -mindedly and finally in burst of confidence asked to be identified.
 Identified? What do you mean?'
 The newspaper woman explained and the two stepped confidently to the window.
 Why certainly, this ds," said the news paper woman's friend These two women were beginning to laugh. The clerk smiled and one or two men wondered what there was to laugh at. But there must be stronger evidence. The newspaper wom- ans friend had to be identified and matters were getting complicated.
 The newspaper woman went in search of the postmaster, and then a young iel low swung the oaken doors viciously, You need not go," he called after her. "As you passed through the door you were idend fled by
 But the newspaper woman did not wait to hear by whom she was identified. A de- layed Christmas parcel was far more in- terestng.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
EXHAUSTED
 ( FROM THE HAVING
Some Interesting Testimony De- veloped Yesterday During
 the Investigation

West Point, N. Y, Dec. 2S-The taking of testimony by the military court of in quiry in regard to the death of former Ca- det Oscar I. Booz will be finished at the West Point Military Academy tomorrow. Today's investigation brought out tesd- mony to the effect that cadets had been hazed to a degree of exhaustion. The vic- tims mentioned particularly were Cadets Macarthur and Haskell.
 Macarthur himself denied that he had conyulsions, but acknowledged that he had been exercised to such extent that he had cramps in his muscles and that he lost control of them. Haskell is not in the corps now, so that his testimony was not availa- ble.
 Cadet U. S. Grant told of the ordeals through which he was put as a fourth class man. He said he felt no ill effects from the treatment afterward.
 Several of the present fourth class men told of what forms of hazlng existed dur ing last summers encampment. While there were few cases of men being made to stand on their heads, there was very little exercising done, which would show that the majority of the cadets are living up to the class agreement made last year to abolish severe hazing methods.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
The Jefferson Club Co.IIIon

The Jefferson Club cotillon, which was danced last night at Elks' Hall, was a notably brilliant event and was followed by late supper at Shields. The cotillon figures were unusually attractive and the occacsion was quite the most charming one of the holiday week. The supper was a delicious one and was served in six courses. Among the guests were:
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Schoolar, MT. and Mrs. John Lewis, Misses Mamie Moore, Alice Moore, Carrie Nance, Rembert, Ada Bowron, Annie Smith. Millie Nabb, Ferry Nabb Lucy Bloodworth, Carrie Blood worth Eva Yancey Marjorie Catchings, Leila Mcdonald, Dumas of Paris, Tenn, Lucy Eubank, Jessie Norris, Mollie Gull lom, Annie Jemson, Ethel Clifford, Helen Smith, Elizabeth Brady, Kendall of Union Springs, Lucy Dwyer, Marie Nelson.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
A Christmas Celebration in the Barn

Of the many happy Christmas celebra- tions that have brought together charm ing assemblages of the week, that at which MT. and Mrs. Robert Munger entertained a number of guests on Christmas eve led all others in point of distinction. A mag nifcent tree was arranged in the barn on their private ground on South Highlands, and the guests included happy gathering of the neighborhood. The tree was laden with beautiful gifts, and from the children to the grown up guests there was charming remembrance. The big barn was studded with electric lights, and with the beautifully decorated tree and the gay as- sembly the scene was distinctly pictur- esque. The custom of giving informal en- tertainments in ones barn Is greatly in vogue in the east, and the dancing parties are particularly happy affairs
 After the presents were generously dis tributed by Mrs Munger a light luncheon was served in the barn.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
EMPEROR APPOINTED.
Report That Empress Dowager Secret
 ly Named kwang Su's Successor.

London, December 2S.-"Private advices from the province of Shan si say" wires the Shanghai correspondent of the Stand ard, that while the court was sojourning at Tai Yuen Flu the Empress Dowager re- cretly appointed a new Emperor with the title of Hu Tung Hsia. He is a 15-year-old boy who was taken to Sian Flu in the im- perial yellow chair. This explains the per- mission given to Emperor Kwang Su to return to Pekin.
 Emperor Kwang Su has notified the re- form party that he is returning to the cap ttal and will need their assistance"
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
IMPROVED SERVICE
To Texas and the West Via Meridian and
 Shreveport

Effective October 2S, the Alabama Great Southern Railroad will inaugurate a new schedule between Birmingham, Texas and the West via Meridian. Vicksburg and Shreveport, thereby reducing the running time between Birmingham and the Lone Star State twelve hours.
 This service will be complete in all re- spects, consisting of elegant Pullman sleep ing car, vestibule day coaches and dining car on which meals will be served a la carte. This train will depart from Bir- mingham, as at present, 10:10 p. m arriv- ing Dallas, Fort Worth and other north Texas points early the following evening. or twelve hours quicker than via any other line. A close connection will be made at Longview, Tex, with the International and Great Northern Railroad for Austin, San Antonio, Palestine and intermediate sta- tons, shortening the schedule several hours
 Parties contemplating a trip West should bear in mind that by availing themselves of this new service they can reach the end of their trip almost before they realize it has commenced; and what has heretofore been considered a tedious undertaking may now be looked upon as a pleasant journey. It is now possible to eat a supper in Bir- mingham one day and take the same meal the day following at your destination in the far limits of Texas.
 Write or call on R. M. Ellis, Travelling Passenger Agent for detailed information. u-2-tf
The age-herald., 1900-12-29

smpediments to marriage. and ah forms of chronic, nervous, blood and private dis eases.
 EVERY FORM OF PRIVATE DIsEASH POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN GUARANTEE
 Consultations at office or by mail are in- vited free.
 Treatment by mail to parties who cannot visit me- No written prescriptions; we furnish all medicines.
 Birmingham Daily News: "The News commends him GOT. Dozier) most cordially fo all those in need of his services"
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession"
 Alabama Christian Advocate: His pro. fessional standing is unimpeachable, and his character as a gentleman and citizen is above reproach."
 Office and Dispensary corner Third ave- nue and Nineteenth street, BirminghaW
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
For a Cold in the Head Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets.
NOTICE.
Bids for Convict Labor.

Proposals for convict labor of 1901 are invited by the Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners of Mobile County, Ala bama. Bids must specify to what labor the convcts are to be held, the place or places of employment, and must conform general ly with the requirements called for by bids for State convicts. Bids must be in and ready for consideration at the regular ses- sion of the board. set for 12 o'clock, noon, of Monday, the fourteenth day of January, 1901. Reservation Is made of the right to reject any or all bids, in whole or in part. Bids should be endorsed Proposals for convict labor" and addressed to the undeE- signed. WILLIAM H. HOLCOMBT.
 President and Authorized Hard Labor
 Agent. 12-22-3t-sat
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
17oo MEN STRUCK.
Left the Scanning Plant of the conti-
 mental Tobacco Company.

Louisville, Ky, December 2S.-When the 12 o'clock noon whistle blew for lunch to- day at the stemming plant of the Conti- nentl Tobacco Company, at Twenty fourth and Main streets, nearly 170O em- ployes went on a strike. The employees want increased wages, and besides, object to various restrictive rules that have been made by a new superintendent. One em- ploye was arrested by the police on charge of disorderly conduct. After send ing to the managers of the plant a state ment of their demands the strikers dis perSed.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
stockhoIders' and Directors Meeting.

The annual meeting of the stockhold- CTS of the Ensley Land Company will be held at the office of the company in Birmingham, Ala, on the second Mon- day, January IA, 1901, at 12 o'clock fer the purpose of electing seven directors and for transacting such other business as may properly come before the meet ing.
 A special meeting of directors will be held the same day and place at p. m. The stock transfer books will be closed January 1, 1901, and re-opened January 15, 1901.
 J. R. VAIL, Secretary. Birmingham, Ala. December 6, 1900. 12-S-7tsat
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
WESTERN ASSOCIATION.
Eight Baseball Clubs Will Comprise
 the League-Many Applicants.

Chicago, December 2S.-At a meeting held tonight the Western Association of Profes- sional Baseball Clubs was formed. The members of the association so far deter mined upon are Kansas City, Minneapolis, Detroit, Louisville and Toledo Eight clubs in all will comprise the association. Appl- cants for membership are Rockford, H., St. Paul, Grand Rapids. and if the Ameri- can League drops either Buffalo or Indian apolis, the one dropped will certainly be taken,
The age-herald., 1900-12-29

les come regarding Mrs. Pearson's condi- ton. Her physicians confirm the rumors of her improvement, and while she is still confined to her private apartments and is not yet allowed to see her friends the indications happily point to a much earlier recovery than was first anticipated The utmost concern and deepest sympathy re- mains in evidence by the daily inquiries that reach the Pearson residence, and that indicates the unusual popularity of this brilliant and charming woman.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
To Miss Eubanks

Mrs. Cunningham Wilson gave a distinct ly smart luncheon yesterday at o'clock at which her beautiful niece, Miss Jessie Eu- bank, was the guest of honors. TVle table at which the twelve guests were seated was decorated with red roses, and the menu was delicious one. The guests were Miss Eubank, Mrs Richard Browner, Miss An nie Smith, Miss Virginia Walker, Miss An na Morrow, Miss Roy Heads, the Misses Sharpe
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
CHILD KILLED.
Tried to Cross Trestle But Fell In
 Front of Train.

Columbus Ga, Dec 26-(special. .)-Intel- ligence reached the city tonight of the shocking death of a child at Shorter Station, Ala, on the Mobile and Girard Railroad, a few miles from Columbus.
 A 7-year-old negro child attempted to cross the trestle at that point, when the southbound passenger train came along, this afternoon. He stumbled and fell on the track and the train ran over him, kill ing him instantly.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
No Boxing Bouts in St. Louis

St. Louis, December 2S-Chief of police Campbell announced today that he would not permit the boxing bouts or prize fights that were scheduled to take place at the West End Coliseum tonight, the principal bout being that between Danny Dougherty and Morris Rausch.
 The chief of police acted under orders from the board of police commissioners.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
Colonel sproeae Resigns.

London, December 2S.-Lieutenant Colo nel Sprogge, who commanded the yeomanry at Llndley, has resigned. Several other res ignauons have been gazetted, among them being Mir Ivor Guest, M. P, a captain of yeomanry.
 The Hon. Ivor Churchill Guest is the eld- est son of Lord Wimborne. He belong ed to the Dorsetshire yeomanry cavalry and is one of the members of Parliament in the Conservative interest from Plymouth.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
FOUR PERSONS DROWNED.
They Were Crossing Cumberland River
 in a Small Boat.

Nashville, Tenn, December 2S-Near Ce- lima, in Clay County, James Atkins, his wife Sarah and Lou Cunningham were drowned in the Cumberland river. Five persons were crossing the stream In a small boat which struck a snag and sunk. The two remaining occupants managed to reach shore.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
FOR SALE.

$65e0-10Ox240 with 2-story S-room residence, on 11th avenue, near 1T street. s3600-A piece of property on Sd avenue, near list, that will soon come In for busi- ness.
 $2350-$950 cash, balance years; nice B. room cottage on south 18th street. slS50-Good 2-story 7-room residence on south 18th street: rents for s20 $7O0-S0x100 on south 14th street, between 9th and 10th s1700-Splendid broom residence on Elyton car line not yet completed; terms easy: call and see this. $1600-Large lot set in fruit with a splen- did 5-room house, near Southern shops. $550-116x20S. in one and a half blocks of car, Jonesville s1250-Five acres near Eyton. I want two nice homes on South High lands foi cash customers.
 R. H. THOMAS, Phone 150. 2025 3d Avenue.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
Cake Market.

The women of the Church of the Advent will reopen their cake market today at 10 o'clock at Newman's drug store and will continue to. have delicious cakes on sale every Saturday.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29

OPIUM, morphine, cocaine, whiskey, chlor- al and chloroform habits positively cured without danger, desire or pain, in 36 to 42 hours; no pay until cured; treatment has cured failures from almost every sanitarium in the United States; no fail- ures; all expenses paid if not as repre- sented; will treat patients at their homes if desired. For particulars address P. O. Box No. 5S Coal City, Ala.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
Mrs. Pearson Continues to Improve

The announcement of Mrs. Robert H. Pearson's continued improvement will be extremely gratifying to her Birmingham friends, as we'll as to those in various parts of the South, from whom constant inquir-
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
Failure Worse Than indicated.

Mexico City, December 2S.-Reports from Guadalajara represent the Martinez Ne grete failure as being worse than indicat- ed by the first statement sent out, the as- sets being thought to be less than was believed when the failure occurred.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
Dr. Haley to Talk at
 WOman's Club This Afternoon

Dr. Meta Haley will give a talk at the Woman's Club this afternoon at o'clock. Her subject will be Temperament, Its Re- lation to Dentistry"
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
REAL ESTATE.

s1760-1o0x140; 4-room house, East Birming- ham car line; one-half cash. balance in twelve months $500 = 125x125 broom house, 18th avenue and 17th street; $500 cash, balance $25 pef month Gall necessary conveniences) sl200-100x340; broom house at Cleveland; one-half cash balance $25 per month la splendid bargain) s650 = 5Gx200, near Ensley car line, West Highlands; 4-room house, clstern, fruit trees, etc; terms cash; cheap dirt.
 HUNTER REALTY co. 10-5-1m-eod
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
 FOR SALE.

--~-~---------~----~-~~~ FOR PRIVATE SALE-On the L. & N. Railroad 21 miles south of Decatur. in. Lacon, Ala, a brick and tile plant be- longing to the estate of G. P. Orendorff, deceased. The plant is all ready for op- eration; closed the last of September on account of deceased's health. The capac- ity is 5000 per day. All correspondence address to the executor and administra- tor, Mrs. Eliza A. Orendorff, G. P. Oren- dorff and s. H. Morris Lacon, Ala.
 12-21-eod- 1mo
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
ONE GENT 4 WORD.
No Ad. Taken for Less Than 25 Cents

THE ALABAMA HOME has s25.OOo per month 10 loan to build houses on vacant lots; the limit of cost is smaller in this association than in any other company
 Apply to W. V NJ Robertson, G. NJ, 2Oo9 1st avenue. 11-2-tf
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
BOARD WANTED.

 BOARD WANTED = Young and refined couple from South Carolina desire per- manent board in private family; state rates, and address at once, c. R. C., care Age-Herald.
The age-herald., 1900-12-29
REAL ESTATE LOANS.

THE ALABAMA TRUST 6 SAVINGS CO.
 2Oo7 First avenue, paying per cent inter
 est per annum on savings deposits; first mortgage real estate notes bought and sold. 11-22-tf