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The age-herald., 1900-12-08
FREIGHT TRAINS
 COME TOGETHER
Collision on Birmingham Min eraI in Which Seven Per-
 sons Were Injured

A head-end collision between two freight trains occurred on the Birmingham Mineral Road near Adgers about midnight Thurs day night, in which seven men were more or less seriously injured. One of the en- zines was entirely demolished and the Sother was badly damaged Several cars were also badly damaged.
 It Is stated that Conductor James Ryan, of the north-boun train, misunderstood his orders and was on the other trains time. Both trains were making fairly good speed when they came together.
 The injured are:
 James Ryan, conductor, struck on the head and badly cut, and shoulders mashed. J. H. Kendrick, engineer, both legs dislo- cated and mashed.
 L. J. Cloudin, flagman, injuries to side and hip.
 Labin Pavey. colored, brakeman, hurt about head and face.
 Henry Perry, fireman, arms and shoul- ders badly injured.
 Two negro brakemen, slightly hurt.
 The conductor and engineer on the north bound train jumped and escaped injury.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
MUCH WORK FOR
 LABOR FEDERATION Several Differences Between Un-
 ions to be Settled
WOMAN ACTED AS CHAIRMAN
An Early Adjournment Was Taken Yes terday to Allow the Committees an Opportunity to Complete the
 Work Before Them.

Louisville Ky, December 7.-Although 6 o'clock had been set for the hour of ad- journment, the business of the second days session of the Federation of Labor was completed at Il: :15 o'clock this morning, and adjournment taken to give the committees time to prepare their uncompleted reports. All the reports were called for by Presi- dent Gompers, but none save that of the credentials committee was ready, and it was acted upon.
 Following this came up debate over the Garment Workers differences, and then were read invitations from Niagara Falls, Toronto, Washington and Scranton, Pa, that the next convention of the federation be held In those cities.
 Several minor resolutions were presented by title and referred, and on suspension of the rules with but a single vote against it, the convention adjourned.
 The second day of the convention op ened with a steady downpour of rain and Music Hall presented an appearance of gloom. Before S:30 o'clock, however, dele gates began to arrive and by o'clock when President Gompers stepped upon tine platform and called the delegates to order, uSstIiy every IleilpSi was III 4l4o piaAS' <AP- plause greeted the action of the president in calling to the chair, immediately after roll call Miss Esther King, one of the women delegates from Indiana. She pre- sided over the deliberations for a half hour.
 The question of the jurisdiction of the dif- ferent unions will occupy much of the con- vention's time. There are differences be- tween the brewery workers and stationary fremen and stationary engineers; the car penters, wood workers, plumbers, gas and steam filters and the steam and hot water miners and hoisting engineers; the gar ment-workers and tailors and union in- dependent of both in Chicago, and others The credentials committee recommended that the protest against the seating of the delegates from the brewery workers and stationary engineers and firemen be dis missed. The delegates were seated, and the matter was referred to the general griev- ance committee.
 A vigorous protest was made by the .Uni- ted Garment Workers against the seating of delegates from the Chicago Federation of Labor for having admitted the custom clothing makers. The protest resulted in the Chicago Federation receiving instruc- tions to throw out the custom clothing makers, on penalty of being themselves ex- pelled from the American Federation.
 In order to give committees an oppor- tunity to complete the work before them, the rules were suspended and adjourn ment taken until 9 o'clock tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
PARLIAM EN |.
Chamberlain Still Fills the Political
 Stage In England.

London December S.-Mr. Chamberlain still fills the political stage. His unexpect- ed but adroit announcement in the House of Commons yesterday, that civil govern ment would be given to the two republics coupled with his promise to limit farm burning and other severe military meas ures, so far as possible, has taken the bot tom out of the chief amendment of the op position to the address. This new phase, combined with the failure of the Kruger mission and the fact that the Worcester Dutch Congress passed off without trouble, will persuade the public that the South Af- rican situation is less menacing than has recently been supposed and will help to accomplished the main object of the gov ernment the securing of the consent of Parliament to the necessary financial meas ure
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
No Inquiry by Parliament.

Paris, December 7.-The Chamber of De- puties Today rejected a motion providing for a parliamentary inquiry into slavery and cruelty in the French colonies.
 The premier M. Waldeck-Rousseau, de- nounced the opposition tactics of constant ly bringing up various charges against ad- ministratve officials. He said commission of inquiry would be tantamont to putting the entire colonial administration on the stand and he added, the government would not retain power for moment at such a price He regarded the matter as one of confidence.
 The motion was then defeated by the vote of 409 to 116.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
COUNT eoNl's BOAT.
The Seizure of the Yacht for Debt Was 1js Legal.

Paris, December S.-The civil tribunal at Havre has decided that the seizure of the walhalla, the yacht of the Comte Boni de Castellane, by NJ Davillier the Paris bank CT. who holds bill of 75O,OOO francs in favor of the creditor, was legal and the boat will be sold unless the debt is paid.
 M. Bennett, counsel for the Comtesse de Castellane, informed the court that f1e was in accord with the application He de- clared on the other hand that Comte Boni de Castellane had proposed to give up an- nually to his creditors 100000 francs out of the income in order to wipe out his debts. M. Bennett furnished the court with some details as to the morality of a person in London who had sold his clients 100000 francs worth of curios, third of which, according to Paris experts, were spurious. He gave as an example the case of a ward robe sold to his clients for 1500 francs, which was worth 150 francs
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
The seaboard Conference.

New York, December 1.-The Commercial Advertiser says President John Skelton Williams declines to make any statement relative to the conference at the Waldorf Astoria yesterday, which was attended by himself Directors Davidson and Midden- dorf and others. Robert c. Davidson, who is president of the Baltimore Trust and Guarantee Company, as well as a director of the Seaboard, made this statement;
 'The board has important matters under consideration the details of which it would be improper for me to divulge at this time. l will say, however, that l consider the situation more favorable than at any time since the conception of the scheme for the consolidation of the constituent properties of the Seaboard Air Line system
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
MT. Pettus a Good Listener.

From the Washington Times.
 The Hon. Edmund Winston Pettus,
 aged eighty-two and called Confucius by the ribald press gallery because his speech bears out his looks of sage and philosopher, listened longer and with more respect to the official reading of the presidential message than did any other of the seventy-six million or more of American citizens. This statement is made advisedly. When the hour ar rived for the delivery of the message not more than third of the seats in the senate chamber were occupied. An nouncement of the reception of the mes sage acted almost like the statement
 of the chair that the Senate does now
 stand adjourned" The clerks monot- onous drone was soon drowned by the shuffling of feet. But not the shuffling of Senator Pettus' feet. With great
 deliberation and dignity he settled back in his chair, carefully tucked his whis- kers inside of his vest, rested his chin upon his bosom-and listened. Several times it appeared that he was about to rise and interrupt the reading with a
 motion, but instead he only mopped his
 mouth and brow with huge red ban dana and settled back again to listen l some more. For one hour and twenty minutes by the watch did Senator Pet
 tus give careful heed to the reading of l the document. Once or twice his near
 est seat mate, Senator Cockreli. who Is
 always busy looking over papets, touch ed him on the elbow as if to ask ques- tion; but Senator Petus would not be interrupted and majestically waved the
 Missourian away. Finally he seemed to get enough and then, tucking the red bandana in tall pocket of his long coat he strode into the Democratic cloak
 room and was seen to push the glass
 door open several times and listen some
 more to the reading of the message.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
DENNIS & GOLSON, Agsnts Gessener, Ala.

John D. Kirth, Troy; Miss l. M Ashley, Washington; l.. c. James, Montgomery; William Herbert, Belle Ellen; w. T. Grif- ffths, Belle Ellen; D. A. Farrel Anniston; Frank Eastman, Atlanta; A. L. Zuber, At 1anta; A. L. White, city; R. B. Malay and wife, Selma; w. M. Drumon, St. Louis; R. l.. Adams, Gadsden; R. s. Kinconnon, Vr- ginia c. l.. Long, Jim Long, Radford, Va, J. S. Moore, Jasper; George P HumfI1ries, Atlanta; w. M. Davis, Hattiesburg, Miss. i; w. L. Henderson, Mobile; c. c. Benjamin, Chattanooga; H. c. Orchard St. Louis; L.. c. Silitan, Atlanta; Charles Stanley Miss La Moyne Co.); A. c. Lange Kalamazoo, Mich; W. M. Poindexter, Chattanooga; F. J. Seay, Winfield; John Ahtheler, Horse Cave, Ky; w. H. Nicholson, Lexington; D. A. Fitch, city; J. L. Pugh, SRiehmond; J. B. Kelley, Marrior; J. A. Goggans, Alex ander City; Ed Elkin, Atlanta; William Kirkpatrick, Pratt City; P. N. Booker. An niston; J. J. Donegan, city.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
GOOD WOMAN GONE
Miss Dolie Whitten Dies at Smith Sta
 ton, Ala.

Columbus, Ga, December 7.-(Specia1.) J.
 Probably the most affecting funeral in the history of Smith Station. Ala. occurred today when Miss DolEe Whitten, who had for over half century been one of the most prominent figures in that communi- ty, was buried. She was 65 years of age. Twenty-Five years ago she was appointed postmistress at Smith Station and held the position until recently. She was prominent in the Baptist church and in the temporal affairs of the community and her funeral today was very largely attended.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
Hurry Naval Orders.

Sandiego, Cal, December 7.-Admiral '. Kautz received orders today to sail with out delay to South America. and in accord ance with these instructions preparations are now being made for both the Iowa and Philadelphia to leave this port tomorrow. The cause for this hurry order was not made public, but came as great surprise to Admiral Kautz and all naval officers here. Orders fad been given to put 1000 tons of coal on board the flagship for her cruise south but this was cancelled today when half the order had been delivered.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
An Urgent Invitation.

Washington. December 7.-President Com- CT of the Baltimore clearing house, and thirty other prominent business men, called in a body at the Treasury Department to- day and urged Secretary Gage to accept the invitation of the President to remain at the head of the Treasury Department for an- other four years. The secretary replied by asking the gentlemen to aid him by their opinions on his acts If he remained here, as he hoped to do for some time to come; how long he did not know"
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
EEsGzpffOE1S

Dry. moist. scaly letter, all forms of eczema or salt rheum. pimples and other cutaneous eruptions proceed from humors, either inherited. or acquired through defective digestion and as- similation.
 To treat these eruptions with drying medicines is dangerous.
 The thing to do is to help the sys- tenn discharge the humors, and to strengthen it against their return.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla permanently cured J. G. Hines. Franks, Ill.,, of eczema from which he had suffered for some time; and Miss Alvina Wolter, Box PIP. Algona. Wis., of pim- ples ou her face and back and chafed skin on her body. by which she had been greatly troubled. There are more testimonials in favor of this great medicine than can be published.
 EOOss'S SassSapa5'f5Ea Promises to cure and keeps the prom ise. No longer put off treatment. Buy a bottle of Hoods today.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
Giqantic Divorce Mill.

Buffalo, N. Y, December [ = Justices Childs, White, Lambert, Hooker and Kruse of the Supreme Court today began a secret investigation into what is said to be the workings of gigantic divorce mill, which, according to report, has been grinding out decrees through the special term in this city with great success to the persons in- yolyed.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
Another Strike Threatened.

Los Angeles, Cal, December 7.-An un- confirmed rumor was current here today ,.that the telegraph operators on the Santa Fe lines west of Albuquerque were prepar- ing to strike. General Manager Nevin said: "A contract was entered into with the operators within the past two weeks, only to be cancelled on thirty days notice. It cannot be violated by the telegraphers except at the sacrifice of their integrity"
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
Immigration Report.

Washington, December 7.-The annual re- port of the Commissioner-General of Im- migration shows that during the last fiscal year the total number of immigrants who arrived was 44S,572 of which 29,20O came through Canada, 3O4, 142 were male and 144.- 424 female. This is net increase over 1899 af 196,S5 In addition 65,635 aliens came as cabin passengers.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
Called to Colorado.

Conductor Horace Vance of the Alabama Great Southern road left last night for Tucson, Arizona, in response to telegram announcing the critical illness of his broth- CT at that place. The telegram stated that his brother was not expected to live many days. MT. Vance formerly lived in Birming- ham, and his father and mother now reside on the South Highlands.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
PERSONAL
Col R. T. Pace of Atlanta is in the ci

Col R. T. Pace of Atlanta is in the city.
 John B. Lagarde of Anniston is in the city.
 H. W. Nathan, travelling passenger agent of the Southern Pacific road, is in the city
 Mai Frank Y, Anderson, w. H. Kettig and A. S. Leath returned yesterday from New Orleans, where they had been to at- tend the Southern Industrial Convention.
 Miss Frances B. Griffin addressed the business women of the city last night at the Woman's Club upon the subject of
 suffrage. Yesterday she also addressed the
 Cadmean Circle and the Clionian Club Miss Griffith's talks were exceedingly in-
 teresting and have greatly encouraged the
 work of the club women in Birmingham.
 She leaves for Montgomery today.
 Arrivals at Hotel Morris: L. Lowen- stein, New York; Phillip Willard, New Orleans; c. A. Robson, Baltimore; A. Meyer, St. Louis; L. R. Strong, Charles L. Davis, Robert B. Cove New York; E. H. Cowan, Boston; M R. Harmed, Louisville; J. Light, New York; l.. P. Levin, Cincin- natl; F. w. Allen, Nasheville; Paul A. Wright, Atlanta; J. D. Jones, Washington; E. E. Evans, St. Louis; R. F. Morgan, Gin cinnati; T. s. Fish, Louisville; J. Green, Walch, St. Louis; F. II. Seabrook, Charles ton; H. w. Seymour, New York; H. c. Pentecost, Cincinnati; J. T. Rineau, Nash vile; w. L. Reynolds Atlanta; Walter Scott Smith, Cincinnati; P. T. Shanks,- St. Louis; J. R. Streng, Lindsay Davis, New York; Isby Morgan, Cincinnati; H. w. Ma
 than, Atlanta James A. Woods New York; Charles B. Flagg, Columbus, O.; J. w. Roach, F't Wayne, Ind; J. K. Dim mick, Pittsburgh, Pa; A. s. Lacy, Ken lucky John M. Caldwell, Anniston J. s. Lawrence, New York; F. Chipley, Pensa- cola; R. R. Epps and wife, Demopolis Ala; A. c. Langston, R. Elliott Miller, New York; J. E. Tate, Baltimore; Mrs. Sarah Crowell, Charles Stanley, Miss Campbell Miss Thurston, c. A. Allen, H. Rossen, Sid J. Frank, New York; w. A. Davis, Annlston; w. H. Bradley, Paducah, Ky; T. l.. Pryor, Cincinnati; Harry Sey- mour New York; Marion s. Acee, Bristol Pa; Dom >Piatt, Cincinnati; Leon Paty, New Orleans; w. R. Whiteman. Chicago; t. S. Upson, Athens, Ga; Mrs. Jennie Gil-
 lespie, New York; Ben Spier, New York; R. T. Pace Atlanta; John B. Lagarde, An niston; Henry H. Uhlfelder, Montgomery; Duncan McDougald, Georgia; B. L. Stol- lenwerck and wife, Greensboro; Ct. G. Folck, H. w. Dieck, New York; s. E: Key Georgia; s. Mirbach, New York; A. J Gill; more, New York; Miss Fannie D. Carne- fix, Dave Solinksy, Nashville; R. O. Greet, St. Louis; Jack Sistrunk Columbus, Ga. 1; w. K. Dunbar. w. R Goss, Ptttsburg, Pa i; J. H. Stoltzfus, Meridian, Miss.
 Arrivals at the Metropolitan Hotel Rev.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
Gibson Breaking Down.

Maysville, Ky, December 7.-John Gib- son, who is charged with killing his 2-year- old step-daughter at Catlettsburg, Ky, two weeks ago. is breaking down, and a confession from him is expected at any moment. Everything Is quiet here tonight and there is no indication of a mob coming from Catlettsburg, as was reported early in the day.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
THE CONDITION OF
 GOVERNOR SANFORD

opelika- December 7.-(SpeeiaL) )-Govern- or Sanford continues to improve and his recovery Is now assured. He is sitting up every day.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
Had His Throat Cut.

John Gaston, a negro, was cut and se- verely injured last night by another me- gro near the Linn Iron Works. Gaston re- ceived a slash across the throat and was taken to police headquarters where he was attended by the city physician. Both ne- groes were city prisoners, but were trus- tees and were allowed to walk about, and it seems became involved in a row.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
Manchesters In Cincinnati.

= Sincinnati December 1.-The Duke and Duchess of Manchester. Eugene Zimmer- man, father of the duchess,> and MT Mel vile, secretary to his grace, arrived here tonight. The party was immediately driven to the residence of MT. Zimmerman.
 The duke and duchess will remain here until after Christmas, when they will visit Mrs. Yzanaza, the grandmother of the duke, at Natchez, Miss.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
Attended the SeIamiIiIk.

Constantinople, December 7.-Lloyd c. Griscom, United Etates charge daffairs; Captain Colby M. Chester, commander of the United States battleship Kentucky, and the other officers of the battleship now in ConstantinopIe attended the Selamilk to- day The Sultan sent expressions of wei come to Captain Chester and has invited him to prolong his stay until Monday, when he will be received in audience with Mir Griscom and his suite, dining at the palace in the evening
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
No Spanish Bull Fighting.

? Phoenix. Ariz-, December 7.-Acting Gov ernor Ackers issued an order prohibiting the Spanish bull fight scheduled. to occul next Monday, the opening day of the Phoe nix cowboy and Indian carnival. Grea preparations had been made for the fight bulls, matadors, toreadores, etc, -havin: been brought from Mexico.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
Chinese Like americans.

Pekin, December 7.-Li Hung Chang has informed General Chaffee that he and all the people of the Province of Chi Ii are extremely pleased and gratifed at the be- havior of the American troops toward the Chinese. This is considered no light mat ter. From sections of that portion of the city under American supervision come words oI praise, uhankfulness and commen- dation regarding the behavior of the Americans
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
MT. Oxnard Weeds Maid.

New York, December 7.-The World says: On the Deutscheland which arrived yesiter- day were Henry Thomas Oxnard of San Francisco, president of the two American beet sugar associations, and his bride. for merly Mile. Harie Pinchon, maid to Mr. Oxnard's ssterzap-law, Mrs. Robert Ox- nard.
 They were married in Paris November 15 but the marriage was not announced until the Deutschland arrived
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
Queen,s Appointments.

London, December 1.-The Queens ap- pointments to the international arbitration court are Lord Pauncefote, Sir Edward Mallett, the late British ambassador to Germany; the Right Hon. Sir Edward Fry. e former lord Justice of appeal, and Prof. John Westlake president of international law at Cambridge University since 1888.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
EczEMA; NO CURE, NO PAY

Your druggist will refund your money if Pazo Ointment fails to cure Ringworm, Tetter, Old Ulcers and Sores, Pimples and Blackheads on the face, and all skin dis eases 50c.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
The Pope in Good Health.

Rome, December 1.-The health of the Pope is excellent Today he received at St. Peters 700 pilgrims, including number of marines from the United States training ship Dixie.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets. An druggists refund- the money if 1t fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on each box. 2Sc
The age-herald., 1900-12-08

For Xmas you can give him nothing nicer than smoking jacket. We have thom at $2. 50.
 CHAMBLEE BROS.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08

ful tests made by an eminent chemist that the brain can do more work, with less fatigue, on pure alcoholic diet than on any other.
 OUTFITS PURE MALT WHISKEY is the only absolutely pure alcoholic stim- ulant known to Doctors. Add to this its food value.
 Itisthe only whiskey taxed by the Government as a medicine. Be sure you get he genufne. All druggists and grocers. or direct S1.00 bottle. Write for free medical booklet. DUFFY MALT wHIsKEY O.. Rochester,, N. Y. Nabers, Morrow and Sinnige, Wholesale Agents for Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08

Maj. Frank Y. Anderson, w. H. Kettig and A. S. Leath returned yesterday from New Orleans, where they had been to att tend the Southern Industrial Convention.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08
THE BUSY BROKER

The active busin esS man, the brain worker, this claec- of people could not stand the constant strain on .heir brain and nerves if it were not for the timely use of a pure, gentle stimulant and tonic.
 DUFFY'S PURE MALT WHISKEY is the greatest brain foodknownto science.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08

H. W. Nathan, travelling passenger agent of the Southern Pacific road, is in the city.
The age-herald., 1900-12-08

John B. Lagarde of Annston is in tn city.
The courier., 1900-07-14

on Thursday morning. Those who &C.
cepted reported glorious drive over
the finely paved streets and boulevards
of the convention city. The Athenaeum
has a membership Of three hundred and
fifty progressive women and owns q
fine club house.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Wallace and
family will leave this week for an ex-
tended sojourn in Manitou.
Mrs. NJ. H. Everett and Doctor and
Mrs. H. b. Everett have gone to Colo
RADIO for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. D. Crawford Of Kan.
sas City are guests Of Mrs. Crawford's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce. on East
r street. Mrs. Theodore Appel, OF
Wellsville, Ohio, who was also their
guest, left for her home last week.
MIR. and Mrs. A. E. Hargreaves gave
a tea on Saturday evening for Mr.. Craig
and Master Fred Tatum Ct New York.
Mics Helen Welch is the guest for q
few weeks Of Mrs. Matthew Foster, nee
Miss Ada Gregg, at her beautiful home
in Kansas City.
Mr.. HIM. Stroutber Of Bowling Green
Missouri, came home with his sister,
Mrs. W. F. Schwind from the Kansas