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The age-herald., 1900-01-17
SOUTHERN LEAGUE
 TO BE ORGANIZED
Meeting Called for 18th Inst. in
 This City.
INDICATIONS FAVORABLE
Several Cities Have Taken Hold of the Movement and Outlook is Bright The Local Association
 Ready for Business

Professional baseball in the south is now almost an assured success, and with the coming of gentle spring will come the fa- miliar and welcome command of the umpire as he cries out. ''Play ball."
 A meeting of representatives of the cities interested has been called for the 2Sth inst. to be held in this city. At this meeting the Southern league will be organized and franchises granted eight cities.
 The cities that have so far given assur- ances of coming into the league are Bir- mingham, Montgomery, New Orleans and Nashville.
 The local association held a short meet ing yesterday afternoon to hear reports from the committees appointed at last Thursdays meeting. It was ascertained that Smiths park, recently used by the State Fair association, could be secured and that 1t could be converted into a ball park at very little expense. There are cer- tain obstacles in the way of playing ball there, and until the removal of these the question of a park will not be definitely decided
 The capital stock of the Birmingham as- sociation-$2. .500-has been guaranteed, and when the formal organization is effected 1t will be on a solid and strictly business basis. Tho promoters of the local club are determined that Birmingham shall have good team. the best in the league.
 A letter was received yesterday from Thomas J. Fielder, vice-president of the Nashville Street Railway company, in which he expresses a willingness to become interested in a ball team for Nashville. He states that he has discussed the matter with other gentlemen in that city and un- der proper conditions they will come into the league with a good ball team
 As stated in the Age-Herald several days ago Toby Hart of New Orleans will place a team in that city.
 w. w. Screws, Jr., of Montgomery, has undertaken the organization of a club in that city and information from there is to the effect that he is meeting with the great est success.
 Atlanta, Mobile, Memphis, Chattanooga and Knoxville have been communicated with in regard to the league, but no an- swers have yet been received from either of them.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
FOREMAN KILLED
 BY A COAL DIGGER
Shooting Occurred at McCOr-
 miCk'S Mines on Southern.
WERE NO EYE-WITNESSES
Ben Street Succeeded Jim Renshall as Mine Foreman and Latter Felt Aggrieved-W Man
 Fled Last Night

Ben Street, mine foreman at Mccormick s was fatally shot about noon yesterday by Jim Renshall, coal digger, who formerly held the position. The wounded man was brought to the city on the Southern train Berry's infirmary, where he died at 1O:SO o'clock last night.
 The two men were alone when the diff ficulty occurred, and but meagre details of the trouble were ascertainable last night.
 Renshall, it is sta ted, claims that Street fired Ithe first shot, but missed him. Street was hit three times, one ball entering just below and to the night of the heart, and passed entirely through his body; another passed to the right of the heart, while the third entered the back. The last two lodged in the body and were not located by the surgeons.
 Street became unconscious immedia tely, and remained so until he died. His side of Ithe story is therefore unknown.
 Renslhall was foreman at the mine for some time, and it is stated felt aggreved that the place should be taken from him and given to Street.
 It is claimed that when Street took charge he gave Renshau the privilege of digging coal, but the latter refused to work under him.
 It is stated that Street and Renshall had quarrel yesterday morning, in which some vile epbthets were used. The lie was passed, and immediately the firing began. Renshall claims that Street shot at him four or five times, but each time missed his mark. Renshall fired several shots at Street, three of which took effect.
 Street was 26 years old and unmarried. He came to this district from Tennessee, and his remains will be Shipped to his old home in that state for burial.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
ELIJAH REHEARSAL
The Chorus Will Probably Organize for
 May Festival

The May Festival chorus will rehearse Mendelssohns "Elijah" tonight. The Creation, by Haydn, proved a most in- teresting work last spring, but Elijah will be still more attractive. It is full of tune'' and altogether melody.
 The chorus last Thursday numbered near ly 100. Tonight it will number quite 125 voices.
 It is understood that after the rehearsal there will be a business meeting. The cho- rus Is alive to the importance of having a festival next May, and looking to that end chorus members will organize and take steps toward the holding of the grandest tone banquet ever held in the south.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
QUARTERLY MEETING
Alabama Car Service eAssociation-Ne Jews
 in Railroad Circles

its quarterly meeting at the Morris hotel yesterday. There were present at the meet ing representatives of the Louisville and Nashville the Southern. the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham, the Central of Georgia and the Mobile and Ohio roads.
 Only routine matters were considered. Members of the association present at the meeting stated to an Age-Herald reporter that there was no news to give out.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
FIRST PRIZE
Offered by Snuff Company Won by Bir-
 mingham Salesman

The commercial importance of the Br- mingham district and the hustling quali- ties of Blrminshamites generally is clearly emphasized in the award made by the Atlantic Snuff company of Philadelphia to the statesmen in its employ making the largest sales between August 1 and De- cember 31, 1899.
 c. M Campbell who represents the com pany in the Birmingham district, yester- day received a check for $125 as the first prize, having led his fellow-salesmen in what is known as the Gan" district
 MT. Campbell is' justly proud of the honor as well as the prize, and has written the company asking that the check be returned to him after passing through the clearing house in order that he might have it framed as a souvenir.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
THE BUBONIC PLAGUE
Surgeon General Sternberg Receives a
 Report from Honolulu

Washington, January 16.-Surgeon General Sternberg has received the following letter from Major Blair Taylor, surgeon U. s. A., dated Honolulu, December 29, 1899:
 Since my last report there have been five deaths in the Chinese quarter of Honolulu from bubonic plague-two yesterday yester- day.
 Guards have been placed around the in- fected district, and every precautdon possi- ble has been taken to prevent the introduce tion of the disease among the troops. In my opinion Chinatown will have to be burned and rebuilt on a sanitary basis be- fore the plague can be stamped out. Such a course, I understand, is now being contem- plated by the authorities
 Surgeon General Sternberg says the sit- uation in Honolulu appears to be well in hand. So far not single case of the plague has appeared among the United States troops, end the department expects to keep it away from our troops
 Gelders oysters are famous.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
Forecast for Alabama
STABBED IN THE JAW
Two White Men Fall Out Over a Bill
 With Painful Results.

George Cookery is prisoner at police headquarters, with the charge of assault with intent ito murder hanging over his head, as the result of difficulty which oc- cured in the store of J. A. Burk, at the corner of Twenty-founth street and Tenth avenue, about ' o'clock last night
 Cookery did some trading with Burk. and it is claimed owed Burk small bill. over which the two men became involved in a row. Cookery, so it is alleged, attacked Burk and stabbed him in tlhe jaw infiicting a painful but not serious wound.
 The police department was notified and Officer Mcknight hastned to the scene and arrested Cookery at his home nearby.
 The case will be investigated before Judge Feagin this morning.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
WALDROP'S GOOD WORK
Went After One Prisoner and Will
 Bring Back Two

Deputy Sheriff Bob Waldrop, who left for Illinois on Monday to bring back. a man named Rhodes, wanted on the charge of stealing a race horse during the recent meet in this city, wired yesterday from H.!sSSoro in that state, that he had arrested a man named Zimmerman, who was wanted on the same charge in connection with the same case. lH
 Zimmerman was reported to be at Shelby vile, Ill.,, and Sheriff O'Brien wired the sheriff there to arrest him. Zimmerman left Shelbyville, however, before Sheriff O'Brien's telegram was delivered. It seems that he went directly to Hilsboro, H., where he ran against Deputy Sheriff Wal drop, who had gone there to get Rhodes. Deputy Sheriff Waldrop placed Zimmerman under, arrest, and sarts for Birmingham with prisoners this morning.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
Answers the Description

The young man who was collecting guns and pistols from Southsiders Monday af- ternoon, or at least a man answering his description, is in the city jail, and will be given hearing before Judge Feagin this morning. He gives his name as Sam John- son, and says he recently came here from Georgia. He was arrested yesterday after noon by Officers Patton, Hagood and Wha- ley, and when taken in custody had about $1o in cash and several cartridges in his pockets. No gun was found on him.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
Board of Trade

The board of trade will hold a regular meeting tonight at Elk's hall. The comnit- tee which waited on Superintendent New bold, Of the Louisville and Nashville to ask that no change be made in the through freight crew order of arrangements now existing, will make its report, and other matters of interest to the business men of Birmingham will be considered.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17

1.-THE PLAY0

Jeffries and Sharkey fought their fight over at O'Brlen's opera house again at ma tinee and last night At least the nov ing of pictures of the celebrated bout were again shown and proved both interesting and instructive. So realistic is the scene presented that the audience is moved to outbursts of enthusiasm as the sturdy pugiMstic giants get in telling blows. The pictures are nothing short of wonderful, and to those who enjoy an exhibition of the manly art, are very satisfactory.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
At the Auditorium

The Robson company presented the "In- ventor" at the Auditorium last night and was greeted by large and appreciative audience. Miss Nelson and the entire cast were excellent in their respective parts. and the speciafties were excellent.
 The company will present "'East Lynn at matinee today, and tonight will appear in "The Wifes Peri' A cash prize of $1O will again be given to the holder of the lucky number.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
AFTER DINNER LUXURY

good cheer and good fellowship is com- bined in our choice stock of Liquers in Creme-de- Menthe, Curacoa, Benedictine, Chartreuse, Creme Vette, brandies and cordials of all kinds. Our stock comprises everything in the highest grade wines, whislxies gins and champagne. Try our "Samuels Whisky" Bottled in bond.
 Phone 1012. SOLOMON & LEVI
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
Pullman Sleeners

Pullman sleeping cars have been substi- tuted on Alabama Great Southern trains Nos. and 1, between Birmingham and Louisville, for Mann Boudoir cars, which have heretofore run between the cities named.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
ParRnnaI

Henry Fonde, superintendent of the Mo- bile and Ohio, was in the city yesterday.
 Superintendent Fitzsimmons, of the Plant System, at Montgomery, was in Birming- ham yesterday.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
Death of J. J. Nix

J. J. Nix, postmaster at Fort Payne and brother of Officer Joe Nix of the Birming- ham police department, died yesterday frcm the effects of an apopletic stroke which he suffered about two weeks ago.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
McDume Acquitted

A. D. McDuffie, charged with attempting to criminally assault Eveline Cook, a T. year-old girl, was acquitted yesterday be- fore Justice Benners-
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
BOARD OF REVENUE

Henry Simpson, of Morris, Is candidate for member of board of revenue, subject to the actidN of the democratic primary.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
COUNTY TREASURER

Henry B. Gray is candidate for Treas. urer of Jefferson county subject to the ac- tioa of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
Neero lirakenan KiIIed

Anderson Franklin. colored, Louisville and Nashville brakeman, was accidentally killed while working about a freight train at Longview yesterday morning.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17

H. c. Miller Is a candidate for treasurer of Jefferson county subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
FOR TAX ASSESSOR

J. F. Mclaughlin is a candidate for re- election to the office of Fax Assessor of Jefferson county, subject tothe action of the Damncratic partr%
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
Texie Cigars! Texie Cigars!!
Fancy Vests half price. See window. CHAMBLEE.

Glance at our window dis play. Prettiest Lilies and best Cut Flowers in the city. Gotts- chlich Flower Co.,, 2O23 Sec- ond avenue. Phone 43.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17

James A. Downey is candidate for sher- fir of Jefferson county, subject to the &C., tion of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
The Lyceunn

Miss Ida Benfey, of New York, the cele- brated reader, appeared att Seals hall last night under the auspices of the Birming ham Lyceum association, and gave a most excellent interpretation of Dickens great novel, 1.-The Tale of Two Cities," and other sketches. Miss Benfey is a beautiful wo- man, and her readings are delightful lt- erary treats.
 The next Lyceum number will occur on January 23, when Alexander Black will ap- pear with his picture play, Miss Jerry"
 Tomorrow night Alfred Farland, the wonderful banjoist, will appear at O'Bri- ems opera house under the auspices of the Creche, and will no doubt be greeted by a large and fashionable audience. MT. Far land has delighted audiences in the lead ing cities of the country with his wonder ful manipulation of the banjo, and comes to Birmingham with the highest commen- dation of the press and public.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17

Andrew W. Burgin, candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county. subject to action of democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
A Hot Old Time

That clever concoction of fun, music and specialties, "A Hot Old Time" interpreted by Johnny and Emma Ray and their big merrymaking company, will be the attrac- tion at O'Brien's opera house next Friday. The third edition of "A Hot Old Tlme" by George M. Conan, who prepared the second edition, will be presented. This company, which includes some of the cleverest and best known entertainers en tour, seems to possess the happy faculty of making au- diences laugh long and loud. The piece was written simply for laughing purposes and has filled the bill very successfully. The crowded houses always attracted by this company, in whatever city it appears, are the talk of managers all over the country. It has com etc be a recognized fact that when the Rays in "A Hot Old Time" play theater every seat is bound to be sold. The entertainers this season, in addition to Johnny and Emma Ray are Quevita Vim cent, Bernard Dyllyn, Hayes and Healey, Frank Labor, Thomas c. Leary. Emma Francis, Albert Ellis, Juliette Rosyn, Mi nerva Adams, Frank Ainsworth, Adele Morgan, vernie Ross, Beatrice Rice and many others.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17
ANNOUNCE MENTS.
FOR SHERIFF.
>~~~~~

George W. Sherling is a candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The age-herald., 1900-01-17

E. L. Higdon is candidate for sheriff of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-03
Whit. Supremacy Climb Organized

Tn House Creek township yesterday
evening at $3.50 o'clock, a crowd OF the
obest farmers in Wake county met at
the township school house for the pur-
pose of hearing the Amendment dis
cussed and of organizing White SUI
premacy club. After a very logical
and entertaining address by Br. Brown
Shepherd and others, the club organ
lied. electing for it's president, W. &.
Allen: Vice President, J. G. SAUNDERS;
Secretary and Treasurer, f. Henry
Raw.
The meeting was well attended and
the people seem to be deeply interest
ed in the Constitutional Amendment.
After the address and election of of
ficers an invitation was given to every
man who would help in the work of
carving the Amendment and the
nominees who were pledged to carry
it out, and. siXty-three of the most
influential farmers in the county re-
sponded.
The club adjourned to meet at $50
next Saturday night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-03
FOUR HELLO" GIRLS STRIKE.
An Increase In Hours Without More Pay
Caused It.

Because of an attempt on the part
of the management of the Interstate
Telephone company to increase the
hours of labor from . to 10 day,
without additional pay, four of the
young lady operators yesterday
struck. The operators go on at .
o'clock i'm the morning and finish at
at night. They were requested on
account Of press of work to remain
until Q at night until another opera
tor could be added. This they refused
to do and left.
The management stated later to a
reporter that this arrangement was
intended to be only temporary and
would have lasted only few days.
The young ladies who struck. how
ever. were left under altogether a
differvent impression.
Some trouble was experienced in
supplying their places. Linemen and
other employees were temporarily
called into requisition until young
ladies with more or less experience
could be obtained But during the
whole afternoon and evening the ser
vice was not. prompt and accurate.
To add TO the troubles of the Office
the lightning struck. the wires in the
northern part of the CITY. shortly at
ter the operators left their work. ana
hurred ont over three hundred con
reotions. This damage was, however,
quickly repaired.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-03
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Jas. IT. Pou went to Smithfield
yesterday.
Mrs. G. r. Edwards and daughter
left yesterday afternoon for jackson
Springs.
Miss Dye, of Florida, is the guest
of Mrs. w. =. Clements, at the Var
borough.
DIR. Cyrus Thompson returned from
Beaufort Sunday, at which place he
spoke Saturday.
Miss Lottie Arey. of Salisbury, is
visiting Miss Bessie Woodland on South
Harrinton street
Dr. ID. f. Everitt has gone to the
mountains of West Virginia to spend
a month resting. He will not return
to the city before August 30th.
Mr.. B. r. Lacy, Democratic candi-
date for State Treasurer, left yester-
day for Carthage, where he spoke
last night. He speaks today at San
ford.
Miss Isabel Constance Bryan who
has been the guest of Mrs. Adam +.
Bryan, on Hillsboro street, left yes
terday for Newbern and Morehead
City.
DR.. Carey p Rogers. who is taking
his degree at Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity. is in the city and will spend a
month here with his brother, Dr.
James r. Rogers.
Mr.. p. w. MCGOWAN. accompanied
by his sister. Mrs. Kate |. Neal. ar
rived here yesterday from Graham,
where they were present lat the fun
eral of Mrs. Meals daughter. Mrs
Mary Thompson. Mrs. Neal is the
guest of Mrs. S. p. Pennington, on
West Davie street
Judge Thos. c. Fuller. of the United
States court of Land Claims, left yes
terday for Durham. to spend a few
days with his sons, Messrs. Frank and
Jones Fuller. From Durham he will
go to White Sulphur Springs, Va.
where he will remain until the first
OF August, when he will return to
Arizona to attend session of his
court.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-03
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

Regular monthly meeting of the
Rescue Fire Company tonight at 8
o'clock. IT. is important that every
member should be present at this
meeting.
Mr.. Joe Weathers has been COM
PEELED, on account of i'll health, to
resign as business manager of the
Baptist Book Store. position that he
has for several months most accept
ably filed. The Mission Board will
meet next Friday to select his success
sor.
The more important of the new in
dustries reported in North Carolina
during the week ending June 30th'
include a canning and chair tac-
tory: several cotton seed oil mills,
Touring mills and lumber mills: two
machine shops. a wood working plant
and a gold mine.
At the administrators sale vester-
day. of the late James II. Ennis,
Turner's North Carolina Almanac,
together with the PRINTING office was
purchased by Mnssrs. y. c. and Y. c.
Enniss. Mr.. p. c. Enniss. who will be
the business manager. has long been
associated in it's publication and it is
fortunate in this resnect. as it has
fallen into experienced hands
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-03
THE POPULAR ONE.

Leaves on the nth. Many parties are
being made up for Weathers and Chris
tian's popular excursion to Norfolk
Washington and Baltimore. Several par
ties of ladies and gents will go to Wash
ington.
You should not fail to take advantage
of the most luxurious train-the fastest
and the excursion that will give you as
much comfort as a passenger train. July
11th-Norfolk $685. Washington or Bal
timore $500 from Norfolk round trip.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-03
ATTENTION, BICYCLERS!
Ladies and Gentlemen's Wheels--One-fourth
Off the Regular Price.

a dollars Bicycle trade
he
REMNANTS all Models
gentleman Price $75 %
O
a the already $50 90
oeverhea of a Chaines
cham at the besW if Wheel
orde i
of Wheels themselves
while is fresh in
OF
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-03
New CORPORATIONS.

The following corporations were
chartered yesterday The Statesville
Milling COMPANY. It's capital stock
is $4,000, and it is incorporated for
thirty years.
The Business Mans Protection Com
pany, of Wilson. It's object is to pro-
tect against unlawful actions, and to
assist in industrial development. The
CAPITAL stock is $1,000.
The Dixie Chair Company of Trim
ity, n. c., capital stock $4,000.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-03
THE WEATHER TODAY.

For North Carolina-Showers and
thunderstorms Tuesday and Wednes-
day; light to fresh southeasterly
winds.
Local forecast for Raleigh and Vi
entity to p. m. Tuesday; fair.
Local data for Raleigh yesterday:
Maximum temperature, 81; minimum
temperature. ca; mean temperature,
II. Total rainfall .03 inches.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-03
a 3. STRONACH.
WASHABLE SKIRTS.

White, Black and Navy Duck Skirts at 75c
H Gs'5ti Go Colo re Pongee Skirts at 800
White PiQue Skirts at $l.75 to $l.9S
Crash Skirts at Csc to $500
Ladies Tailor Made Suits in Venetian.
Cheviot. and English Homespun in Black, Ma
The assortment at Cost.
We are closing out Ginghams, Printed
Batiste, White Pique and Pique Damasks
See our special lots on tables.
New Arrivals, Laces, Enbroideries, Cor
sets, Hosiery, Gauze Vests, Yokings, Fans.
trunks, Umbrellas and Parasols.,
We are headquarters for ready-made
Sheets, Pillow and Bolster Cases, Brown and
Bleached Sheeting, Brown and Bleachedi
Shifting, Table Damask, Napkins, Towels and
ToWeIing.
All the best values at lowest prices.
Oxford Ties, Sandals, Laced and But
toned Shoes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-03
For Diabetes use
STUARTS' GIN and
BUCHU.
Special Notices.

1926 FOR % CENTS-ELECTRIC SOL
der-Mends iron, copper, brass, any
thing. This solder is made from cop
per. Acme Mfg Co., Jacksonville, Ohio.
Box s..
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-03

JUST RECEIVED-A NICE LOT OF
Seed Cow Peas, sawed and drawn shin
giles, and N. c. Hams and Sides. AS the
season for sowing peas is at hand we,
are well stocked, and all orders will REL
ceive prompt attention. We also have
general supply of groceries and pro-
produce. L. II. Adams & Son.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-07-03

FRESH WESTERN BEEF EVERY DAY,
also veal, pork and lamb at C. o. Balls
Lowest prices and free delivery. First
stall on left, city market.