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The age-herald., 1900-12-20
M'KNIGHT IS OUT OF RAGE FOR MAYOR Leaves the Field Clear to Mayor
 Drennen HE WITHDREW YESTERDAY Issues a Card In Which He Gives His Reasons-5usiness Requires All of Time and Attention-Munici-
 pal Politics of Birmingham.
iE WITHDREW YESTERDAY

Alderman J. T. Mcknight, who on Satur- day night last announced his candidacy for the office of Mayor, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries to be held on the S1st, yesterday withdrew from the con test, leaving the field clear to Mayor Dren- nen, who is a candidate for reelection. In withdrawing from the race MT. Mcknight says he is impelled by personal reasons and in order that he may devote his time and attention to his business.
 The announcement of his candidacy caused furry in municipal politics, com ing as it did at time when the talk of a reform" movement was rampant, although his candidacy was in no wise connected with informed. In fact there were many ques- tions as to the exact meaning of his can didacy, which was generally commented upon.
 In withdrawing from the race MT. Me Knight issued the following card:
 T desire to announce my withdrawal from the race for Mayor. For personal and busi- that would be necessary 10 make thor stances that l would best serve the inter ests of myself and my friends by with drawing.
 q desire to thank my friends most heart fly for their support and kind words and 10 state that l fully appreciate what they have done. Respectfully,
 "J. T. MCKNIGHT"
The age-herald., 1900-12-20
POOR WILL HAVE
 MERRY CHRISTMAS
Salvation Army Will Serve a Free
 Dinner
TO BE AN INFORMAL AFFAIR
Lame, Halt, Blind and Destitute are In- Vited-caPtain Hodges of the Lo- cal Post Soliciting contrbu-
 tions for the Feast.

"All the poor people in Birmingham, all the unfortunate. those without friends, without hope, of all sorts and conditions are invited to a Christmas dinner from F to on Christmas day at the headquarters of the Salvation Army. The lame the halt and the blind are expected. It doesn't matter whether they come on legs, crutches or in rolling chairs-one and all Will receive welcome, and a jolly one. Those to whom Christmas would be a day of added gloom in contrast to the happiness of the more fortunate, those who are hun gry, those who are wretohed those whom the world has forgotten. will find there food, welcome and good cheer. It Isn't necessary to wear a dress suit, no partic- ula costume will be insisted on. any old thing will do, only come and have a good time and if you can't come send bas- ket"
 Thus spoke Captain Hodges of the Sal vation Army as she stood on the corner of Twentieth street and Second avenue yes- terday, receiving donations for the Christ mas dinner.
 We hope to feed at least 500 people this Christmas" she said. Two years ago in Chicago we fed 5000. We are going to have regular dinner at our headquarters and provide seats for all, if possible. People are kindly aiding us; all sorts of people give us contributions rich and poor each give according to their means coored man yesterday gave us cents, and one gentleman dollar. We are glad to re- ceive any contribution either of food or money, and those who cannot give either could assist us greatly on Christmas day by helping us serve the dinner'
 The world was hurrying by as she spoke, crowds of Christmas shoppers thronged the sidewalk the shop windows glstened with everything that could induce passers- by to part with their money; on one side a monkey and a hand organ and on the other a bareheaded girl singing to the &C., compartment of an accordion played by cripple, were rival bidders for the small coin of the realm, but in spite of all a coin now and then found it's way to the little tin box that held the embryo Christ mas dinner.
The age-herald., 1900-12-20
ORANGES AND NUTS.
ManyThousand Boxes and Bags for Lo-
 cal Trade.

The demand for oranges in Birmingham when the facts of the city's growth and the prosperity of the district are consid- cred the increased demand is not at all surprising.
 Early in November Col. E. L. Higdon the fruit broker, sold for December deliv- cry 93OO boxes of Florida oranges but so great was the demand that these figures were almost doubled as the holiday sea- son came on. Yesterday he received for delivery the twentieth car load of oranges, all but nineteen cars having came from Florida. A car carries 300 boxes.
 The Florida orange is of exceptionally fine quality this season. The crop is lit- tie less than one million boxes, as against ten million boxes few years ago. But the price is much higher now than it used to be and this in a measure makes up for the crop shortage. The California orange is still in high favor, but is not as much esteemed in this part of the country as the Florida product. The California crop is about 900O,00O boxes this year.
 Florida oranges are selling in Birming ham at 300 box, wholesale.
 Colonel Higdon reports lighter trade In raisins this season than last. This, he explains by the larger variety of fruits used in the household now as compared with former years.
 There Is an increasing trade in nuts, es pecially English walnuts grown in Califor- mia. Birmingham has taken something like eight car loads of California nuts since the first of November.
The age-herald., 1900-12-20
REGISTRATION BOOKS
 WILL CLOSE TONIGHT
Last Day In Which to Qualify for the
 Democratic Primaries-Where to Register.

The registration books for the municipal primaries will close tonight and all per- sons who fail to qualify will be denied the privilege of vote in the approaching elec- ton.
 During the past several days the regis- tration has been quite heavy, and when the books close tonight 1t Is believed that a good percentage of the Democrats will have registered The registrars will be at the respective ward registration places un- til o'clock tonight, the places being To- cated as follows:
 First Ward-Adams' drug store, Second avenue and Nineteenth street.
 Second Ward-Sheppard's old book store, Park avenue and Ninteenth street.
 Third Ward-Emon's drug store, Eleventh avenue and Ninth street.
 Fourth Ward-Lunsfords store, Tenth evenue and Twenty-fourth street.
 Fifth Ward-Room 9, Lyon and Terry building, opposite court house.
 Sixth Ward-Dukes store, 2500 Avenue E and Twenty-third street.
 Seventh Ward-Feldners store, Avenue E and Twenty-third street.
 Eighth Ward-Southside Fire Depart ment
The age-herald., 1900-12-20

Montgomery, December 19.-(SpeciaiJ- The following decisions were handed down by the Supreme Court yesterday:
 Mcclellan, c. J.-Southern Railway Com pany vs. Birmingham Selma and New Or leans Railroad Company, appeal from Dal- las chancery court; reversed and remand ed.
 Birmingham, Selma and New Orleans Railway Company, appeal from Coffee chancery court; appeal dismissed.
 Haralson. J.-Lola Mcqueen vs. w. D. Whetstone, administrator, ct al, appeal from Autauga chancery court; reversed and remanded
 Louisville and Nashville Railroad Com pany vs. J. l.. Walker, appeal from Mont gomery Circuit Court; reversed and re- manded.
 Tyson, J.-Alabama Foundry and Ma chine Works vs. Trevanion B. Dallas, ap- peal from Madison Circuit Court: affirmed.
 William Deegan ct al, vs. Henry H. Neville, appeal from Mobile chancery court; reversed and remanded.
 R. B. Lowe & Co. vs. Dave Johnson, ap- peal from Montgomery Circuit Court; af- frmed
 Dowdell, J.-Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company vs. Martha Neal ad- ministratrix, etc, appeal from Blrming- ham City Court; reversed and remanded.
 Birmingham Railway and Electric Com pany vs. Birmingham Traction Company, appeal from Jefferson Probate Court; af- firmed.
The age-herald., 1900-12-20
Building Permits.

The following building permits have been Issued at the city hall
 To J. H. Hamilton for a one-story frame building to cost $3O0, to be erected at 1916 Avenue F, and to- repair a two-story brick building on First avenue, between Twenti- eth and Twenty-first streets, at a cost of $500; to Joe Weiferitch to erect a one-story frame building at a cost of $500 on Avenue F, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets
The age-herald., 1900-12-20
Literary Societies to Meet

There will be a joint meeting of the Clio Literary Societies of the Birmingham High Schools tomorrow at noon. An inter- esting programme has been arranged, and a cordial invitation is extended the public to be present. .Ssh hN .EfkE ElsE AlSINy
The age-herald., 1900-12-20
Fire Laddies Get Rest.

The fire laddies are having a good, long rest of it. The Northside department has not been out in twelve days, but the ap- preaching holidays with their fireworks may keep the boys busy.
The age-herald., 1900-12-20
Resumes Law Practice

Richard H. Fries, formerly a member of tine local bar, who removed some months ago to Pensacola, Fla, to engage in mer- cantile business, has resumed the practice of law in that city.
The age-herald., 1900-12-20

Gentlemen, buy your Christ mas suit of us. Our line of clothing is complete and prices the lowest.
 CHAMBLEE BROS.
 lst Ave. and 2lst St.
The age-herald., 1900-12-20
Law Mote Banuuet,

The Law Mote banquet, an annual affair, will take place at the Morris tonight and promises as usual to be largely attended and greatly enjoyed.
The age-herald., 1900-12-20
Mule Stolen.

w. R. Payne of Pratt City, has reported the lost of mule to the sheriffs office. The animal, it Is believed, was stolen.
The age-herald., 1900-12-20
Bank Clearinns.

Yesterdays bank clearing, according to the clearings house report, were $147, ,SH.S4.
The age-herald., 1900-12-20
Supreme Court Decisions.

Petitions in bankruptcy were filed by T. w. Adney and P. c. Adney.
The age-herald., 1900-12-20

The tax assessor is kept busy by the rush of tax returns, the time for making which without the tax fee expires Janu- ary 1st.
The age-herald., 1900-12-20

Tax Collector Francis yesterday sent a school warrant to T. J. Hill, mayor of Bessemer for $170.
The age-herald., 1900-12-20
Court Items.

Solicitor H. P. Hehin of the Criminal Court has appointed E. c. Winston as the assistant solicitor authorized by the new act establishing a second division of the Criminal Court MT. Winston will act as assistant solicitor in this court.
The age-herald., 1900-12-20

0h Buys an artistic picture. re- orHTc production of the most famous UEN , works of art, tastefully framed, at Colby's Art Store, 2023 First Avenue.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-26
FLORIDA'S QUARANTINE.
Independent System VIII Not Inter-
fere With the Governments.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-The Marine
hospital officials are confident there need
be no serious trouble growing out Of
the decision OF the Florida state board Of
health to maintain an Independent sys-
tenn Of inspection and quarantine of YES
sells arriving from Cuba or other points
to prevent the introduction of yellow
fever The states have the right 10 i'm
pose such additional precautions as they
may deem 1it and proper 10 those pre-
scribed by the national government to
prevent the introduction Of diseases, and
this, 1t is presumed, will be the course
adopted by the state of Florida if the
decision of the board of health is carried
out. The disinfection and inspection OF
the Marine hospital service, it is said, is
complete and thorough and the officials
assert there is no basis for the allegation
that the yellow fever epidemic of last
summer was due to its negligence. The
point is made that if the Florida board
Of health declines to receive certificates
Of inspection and disinfection issued by
the Marine hospital service and imposes
an additional restriction of this character
the state itself will be sufferer by de-
lays in shipment of its commerce and
much embarrassment may result.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-26
KOREA CHANGES MINISTER'S.
Chin Pom Ye Leaves for Europe in
a Few Days.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-Mr. Chin
Fom Ye, envoy extraordinary and min.
lister plenipotentiary Of Korea to this
government, will sail from New York next
Saturday for Paris to begin his new
duties abroad He has been transferred
to Paris, Vienna and ST. Petersburg, at
which capitals he will represent his gov
ernment in the future. lie will call on
the president early this week TO take final
leave and to present Mr. Tam e. Ye, sec.
retary of the legation, charge d'affaires
for Korea in the interim between the min
ister's departure and the arrival of a
successor not yet definitely known.
MIR. Ye has been here since October
1886, and about the first Korean delegate
to universal postal congress, executing
a treaty by which, since last January
Korean stamps are recognized for trans
mission of mail throughout the world for
the first time in their history. Accredited
to three European governments he will
divide his time between the capitals, go,
Ing first to Paris, thence to Vienna after
a couple of months and later to ST. Pet.
ersburg, where he will remain a similar
length of time before returning to Paris.
The minister expresses regret at leaving
this country to which he says he has be-
come attached almost as much as TO his
home country.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-26
AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY.
Work Of the Organization Is Out-
lined In Reports


WASHINGTON, March 25.-The animal
meeting of the American Tract society
was held yesterday afternoon in the
Church of the Covenant, Rev. r. s. Ham
lin, pastor, presiding. Rev. Judson Swift
field secretary at New York, presented a
report of the soc:ety's work. Rev. Theo-
dore l.. Cuyler, d. D., of New York. de-
livered an eloquent address, setting forth
the convictions for which the society Ia
bored.
Rev Cuyler, after giving a brief ac-
count of the work the society had accom-
plished in the past, graphically outlined
the work to be done in the newly ac-
quired islands, saying that It fell to the
Tract society to disseminate Christian
literature in the recent Spanish possess
sions. He also said there was in1nortan+
work in Utah, among the Mornnons'
A committee OF the society was organ
lied "to diffuse a knowledge of Christ as
the redeemer of SINS The society nuh-
fishes at home, and in the foreign fields
1880 distinct publications, al evangelical
The society makes a special effort to car
ry the Gospel mission to the churchless
regions. The society has published the
Gospel truth in 153 languages and dialects
and is an ally of all Christian churches
1t oftentimes precedes the home mis-
sionary, preparing the way for Sunday
schools and churches. During the past
year the society has circulated a total
number Of 2,274,000 periodicals. Including
Light and Life. and has printed in the
Spanish language Christian literature to
the amount of 3130,60O pages. 1t has cir
culated also during the past year 5000
copies of the Spanish hymn book the
demand for Spanish literature being al
ways hard to supply.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-26
WAR FAR FROM THE END
50 MoNTAGU WHITE TELLS A
PRO-BOER MASS MEET
ING
DUTCH WANT TO BE LET ALONE
Denies the Reports of Religious
Persecution of the Jews and
athOlics-InstitutiOn
OF the Latter.

BALTIMORE, March 25.-An enthusdas-
tic mass meeting of Boer sympathisers
here tonight was addressed by Montagu
White representing the Transvaal in this
country, and Philip Louter Vessels,
native of the Orange Free State. Mr.
White said in part:
Inc Dutch simply wanted to be fet
alone, to live by themselves and remain
free and Independent nation, the same
as America. The war is far from being
ended. Events will follow shortly which
Will startie the world
Gen Cronie's defeat was nothing for
the English to be proud Of The Boer
general was outnumbered ten to one, and
had 1t not been for the terrible sItua-
ton he was placed in, the intolerable
stencil of dead horses and mules, which
was fast breeding disease Cronje's gal
liant band would have been in the trench
es today"
Among other things Mr.. Vessels said:
NO RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION
want to emphatically deny that there
is anything like religious persecution Of
the Catholics, Jews or any other denomi-
nation in the Transvaal or Free State.
inc Roman Catholic church is one Of the
most prosperous religious denominations
In South Africa, and as for the Jew the
piums that he has picked out of that coun-
try does not appear to show that he is
prosecuted. MIR. Damman, a Jew, is our
chief surveyor of the Orange Free State,
and another Jew is master of transporta-
ton Of the federal army. A fine Jewish
synagogue was recently erected In BIoem-
Iohteih' and President Steyn presided at
the exercises held when the movement
TO build 1t was started. Mr. Carroll, who
was manager OF my store for years, is an
irish catholic, and now holds a high posi-
ton iii a government service.
IN Bloemfontein we have home which
Is run by Catholic sisters, a school and
other Catholic institutions, which receive
state aid Under the shadow Of Kruger's
church, in Pretoria is a great convent
Of Catholic nuns who have a college.
which is aided by the state"
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-26
RABBI WISE STRICKEN
IS DANGEROUSLY ILL AT HIS HOME
IN CINCINNATI.


CINCINNATI, O., March 25.-Rabbi
Isaac Wise, one of the most noted Jews
in the United States, is tonight lying at
his nome suffering from a stroke of par
alysis. All of his family in the city are
at the bedside, all his children and grand
children abroad have been notified by
wire of his condition
The first appearance of his ailnent oc-
CURED yesterday at the end OF his lecture
az the Hebrew Union college. 1t was
thought 10 be but fdlutins spoil He
rallied shortly afterwards, but during tn
night coma set i'll and paralysis of the
left side made Its appearance. Today he
has been able to speak and even Joke
with HIS physician. However today and
tonight had been an alienation of sink
ing and rallying. At 10 o'clock he was
resting easily. With his strong constitu-
ton even at the great age of oighty-one
years he may pull through, and on the
other hand he may not last until morning.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-26
TRY TO AVOID A CLASH
COLLIER EXPLAINS WHAT RECENT
TRENCH DIGGING MEANS.

FRANKFORT, KY, March 25.-Not-
Withstanding that troops recognizing the
dual governors We're quartered within two
squares of each other, the Republican
troops at the state house, under orders
from Republican Gov. Taylor, and the
Democratic troops at the court house,
guarding prisoners Powers, Culton and
Davis, under orders from Democratic
Gov Beckham, the day was quiet. The
Republican adjutant general, Collier, and
Democratic assistant adjutant general,
Murray, were together some time this
morning.
Gen. Collier called to disclaim respon-
sibility of the Minis which some of
the soldiers made a pretense of laying,
but it Is understood their talk took on a
wider scope, and that they discussed this
mutually and agreed upon plans to avoid
possibility Of any sort of a clash be-
tween the troops.
The examining trial OF Powers, it is
believed, will be completed either Tues
day or Wednesday, and that if Powers is
held over the other defendants viii waive
examination. Wharton Golden, the star
witness for the commonwealth, whose
illness on the stand yesterday forced an
adjournment of the court until tomor-
row, is reported by his physician as very
much improved tonight, and that he is
in better condition to go in the witness
box tomorrow than he was yesterday.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-26
OTIS FIGHTING PlPERS
SUPPRESSED ONE OF THEM AND
IMPRISONED THE EDITOR.

MANILA, March &c, Z a. MA Pat.I1
and Ell Liberal, Spanish organs Of the ex-
treme Filipino party, have recently he IN
publishing articles inimical to the mil
tary government. Gen. Otis las SUP
pressed the former Journal for sedit on
and imprisoned Its editor, at the same
time issuing a warning to the members of
the extreme party that they should cb-
serve greater moderation.
Senor Paterno, at one time president OF
the so-called Filipino cabinet, has receiv-
ed permission from the authorities to
como to Manila, and is expected to PIE
sent himself this week at San Fernando,
province of Union. The rebels in Gen
Young's district are becoming agg. .essive.
The American battalion garrisoning the
town of Namag PAGAN was attacked on
four consecutive nights recently. r In
forcements are now arriving there.
Gen. Young proposes to pursue the reb4
els aggressively befote the rainy season
sets in.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-26
FIND BANKERS GUILTY.
MONTREAL MEN WHO DEFRAUDED
THE WILLIE MARIE.

MONTREAL, March 25.-James Baxter.
broker, and Ferdinand Lemieux, ac-
countant of the defunct Banque Vile
Marie, accused Of conspiring to defraud
the pank, were found guilty in the court
of queens bench today. The Jury added
a strong recommendation to mercy on. ac-
count of Baxter's age, about seventy
years.
Baxter issued checks on the bank, at
winch no funds to the credit Of
his account They were indorsed by
LenlieuX, the accountant, and paid bv
Herbert, the paying teller, who held the
checks as cash, deceivlng the president Of
the bank by loading packages Of $40 bills
by 81 bills in the middle. The total
amount raised was about $4,000, Lemieux
and Herbert receiving one-third as COM
missions. Herbert turned queens evil
dence. Baxter did a big note shaving
business. He came here from Chicago in
the seventies.
The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-26
PUERTO RICO BILL.
Senate VIII Tackle the White Ele-
phunt This Week.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-The senate
will give the greater share Of It's time
again this week to the Puerto Rican ques-
ton, and the outlook is for a continuation
Of the animated scenes of last week.
Puerto Rico, however, according to pres
ent indications will step aside temporar-
lily at the beginning of the week in order
to afford Senator Carter an opportunity
to secure consideration for his Alaskan
code bill.
The Republican caucus will take the
Puerto Rican question in hand again to-
morrow and until it acts the senators
having charge of the measure will not
desire 10 press 1t. The Alaskan bill prob
ably will not arouse any general debate;
but the measure is mass of detail and
it necessarily will call for more or less
explanation from it's trainers the mem
bers of the committee on territories
The Republican senators who support
the house Puerto Rican tariff bill hope
to get the measure out of the caucus
after only one sitting, but the free trad
ers are not so anxious on that score and
the latter element may delay matters
there, as they are disposed TO do in the
senate with the hope of receiving still
further encouragement from the country
at large. Some of the members of the
free trade Republican element declare
their purpose to vote against the bill, IL
reported without amendment.
The Democratic senators will support q
free trade amendment when presented,
but they prefer to have the bill voted
upon unamended.
According to agreement, the nomination
Of Mr.. Bynum to be appraiser at New
York should be taken up in the executive
session tomorrow, but the Republican
caucus may cause postponement of COLI
sideration of the nomination for a day or
two. The Democratic leaders will oppose
confirmation.
The committee on privileges and cleo
tions will hear the arguments of counsel
in the case of Senator Clark beginning
on Wednesday. The report on the case
Is not expected for several weeks.