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HiIIman Hotel Work.

Work on the Hillman Hotel has been delayed about three weeks on account of the rains The present contractors who are working on the foundations expect to have them finished between January 18th and the first of February, The excavation for the Nineteenth street wall is twenty-five feet deep. In excavating the dirt has to be handled several times to get 1t out of way and is passed from man to man by shovels, which makes it very expensive work, costing about two dollars cubic yard.
 The rear foundation wall has now reach ed ground level. Work is being pushed night and day
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WoMAeNN eNcinrv
Mrs. Mayberry's Beautiful
 Reception Yesterday Afternoon

| Throngs of Birmingham women in beau- l tful winter toilettes made brilliant the drawing rooms at Mrs. Henry Hunter | Mayberrys reception yesterday afternoon, 1 when she entertained at one of the largest
 and most charming receptions of the win ter. The receiving party included a num- l Der of beautiful women, their elegant gowns lending an added distinction to the occasion. The floral decorations were un- usually elaborate. the mantels, cabinets and buffets being masses of roses. Quan- titles of La France roses were used in the drawing rooms the mantel being almost completely hidden with these fragrant blos- soms. The dining room where an elegant luncheon was served was decorat- ed with American beauties. The table had for its center piece an exquisite arrange
 ment of American beauties and ferns, which formed a veritable garden of rare blooms Punch was served in the library,
 which was beautifully decorated with yell low chrysanthemums. An orchestra play ed delightfully."- throughout the afternoon.
 Mrs. William II. Kettig, Mrs. Robert H. Baugh, and Mrs. DeBardeleben pre- sided at the punch bowl.
 Mrs. Mayberry received with her charac- teristic grace and cordiality and was char
 mingly attractive in a gown of white em- broidered crepe de chine.
 Mrs, Musgrove was among the notably handsome women receiving. Her gown was of lilac silk. Mrs. Eugene Brown in an eX- quisite white toilette was among the beau- tiful women in the receiving party, which
 also included Mrs. William B. Estes, Mrs.
 William P G. Harding, Mrs. L. A Ship
 man, Mrs. Timmon, H. Aldrich, Jr., Mrs.
 Sydenham Moore, Mrs. S. D. Weakley,
 Mrs. Alice Smith. Mrs. T. T. Ashford.
 Miss Carrie Turrentine, Mrs. James Me-
 Cary.
 Mrs. Sydenham Moore was unusually
 handsome in black. Mrs. Weakley wore
 an exquisite toilette of pale green brocade
 richly trimmed in lace. Mrs. DeBardeleben was notably charming In a beautiful lilac toilette There were many other handsome gowns worn, that of Mrs. Kettig being
 one of the most elegant. She was conspic-
 uously lovely in white net over white
 satin, the bodice and skirt being elabor-
 ately trimmed with narrow ruching.
 Among those who left cards were Mrs.
 B. L. Wyman, Mrs. J. D. Moore, Mrs. George Ward, Mrs G. Mortimer Williams, Mrs. John Tillman, Miss w. P. Pinckard Mrs. Lafayette Rogan, Mrs. Nathan L. Miller, Mrs. Edward Wilkinson, Mrs. John A Walker, Mrs. S. L. Ledbetter, Miss Florida Graves, Miss Lane, Miss Kate Ro- gan, Miss L. G. Woodson, Mrs. N w Trimble, Miss Higgins of Chicago, Miss Nabb, Mrs. W. s. Brown, Miss Lura Rut- ledge Brown Mrs. James Going, Mrs. w. l.. Murdoch, Mrs. Solon Jacobs Mrs. J. A. Vanhoose, Mrs. William French, Mrs AL drich, Mrs. E. T. Schuler, Mrs. Richard Randolph, Mrs. James L. Tanner, Mrs. Joseph R. Smith, the Misses Smith, Miss | Roy Head, Mrs Corinne Tuttle Mrs | George H. Estes, Mrs. Richard F. Johns- ton, Mrs. George Morrow, Mrs. John w Sibley, Mrs Frank Hodges, Mrs. J. Bruce Morson, Mrs George Rechlin of Louisville Miss Charles Davis Miss Lillian Roden, Mrs. J. L. Drennen, and many others
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place untll after the Hillman Hospital ba-

place until after the Hillman Hospital ba- zaar.
 Mrs. Ed Bailey of Nashville, Tenn, presi- dent of Ladies Auxiliary 121 of B. L. E., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. S. c. Achor, and her cousin, Mrs. J. H. Cox 1921 Fifth ave- nue.
 
 Mrs. B. I. siveley, wife of editor Siveley of the Fayette Banner, accompanied by her little son, Mims, is visiting relatives in Fifth avenue.
  Miss Irene Leyens, who has been visit ing in Cincinnati for several weeks, will re- turn home Friday on account of the Illness of her sister, Mrs. M. Well. Mrs. M. Veil, who has had typhoid fever for the past ten days, Is reported to be do- ing fairly well. She has mild form of the fever, and no apprehension is felt as to her recovery.
The age-herald., 1900-12-06
Charged With Grand Larceny.

Frank Peoples negro, was arrested yes- terday by Officers Nix and Murphy and was locked up in the city prison on the charge of grand larceny. Peoples had in his pos session a bicycle which was stolen from the office of Bailey & Howard, in Twenty-frst street, about two months ago.
 He claims that he bought the bicycle from pawnbroker in Pratt City, and the officers of that place have been requested to make an investigation.
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Young Ladies' Auxiliary of
 Hillman Hospital to Meet

There will be an important meeting of the Young Ladies' Auxiliary of the Hillman Hospital on Saturday morning at 1O:3O o'clock in the parlors of the Morris Hotel. All women who have been appointed on the charity ball committees or who are in- terested in the ball are urged to be present
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 Owing to the runaway accident which oc- cured last evening, in which Mrs. James Bowron was injured, the breakfast at which Miss Ada Bowron was to have entertained this morning in honor of Miss Mary Louise Smith has been postponed.
 Miss Elizabeth Johnson of Selma is the guest of Miss Mettie Davidson. Mrs. Nettie Klein of Texarkana is visiting her sister, Mrs. Harry Sfnnige.
 
 Mrs. George Blinn, Jr,, will entertain the Edgewood Club this afternoon.
 
 Among the social events in December will 22nd.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Bruce Morson returned yesterday from Louisville and have taken apartments at the Morris for the present. Mrs Morson spent the entire time with her family in Louisville.
 The Clionian Club will meet with Mrs. S. L. Ledbetter tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 instead of 3 o'clock.
 The regular monthly business meeting of General Sumpter Chapter, Daughters of the Amefican Revolution, will be held this afternoon at o'clock with Mrs. Florence Jordan. - The concert to have been given by the musical faculty of the Birmingham senn- nary the coming week at the South High land Presbyterian Church will not take
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ON THE RACE TRACK.
At New Orleans.

New Orleans, December 5.-Weather fine; track heavy at the flair grounds today. Orion, in the last race, was the only win ming favorite. Rosy Morn was practically left at the post in the third race, and made up all the ground required to win in the last quarter.
 First race, seven furlongs, selling-Dick Furber, 1O3 (Wilkerson), g to and to 2, won by two lengths; Jack Martin, no (Stev-
The age-herald., 1900-12-06
Alarm of Fire.

An alarm of fire was turned in from box No. 54, located at the corner of Avenue E and Twenty y-fourth street, at o'clock yes terday afternoon. The Southside Depart ment responded and the blaze, which was of small consequence, was soon extin- guished.
The age-herald., 1900-12-06
White Girl Disappears.

Annie Robinson, white girl about six teen years of age, who lived with w. B. Tomlin at 919 South Twenty-third street, disappeared yesterday morning at about 6 o'clock and the police have been notified to ascertain her whereabouts. The girl is about five feet tall, with light hair and blue eyes, and was plainly dressed.
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Lord Roberts Reception.

Durban, December 5.-Lord Roberts, who has arrived here, was accorded a tumultu- ous reception. Members of the Irish As- sociation dragged his carriage to the town hall. The streets were profusely decorated and crowded to suffocation. Numerous ad- dresses were presented to the field mar shal
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REAL ESTATE.


 FOR SALE-Choice residence lot on South Highlands, already terraced and sodded; front wall, curbing and pavement; size 50x170-rather narrow for large house, but for the fact that adjoining lots are both very wide, allowing plenty of room between houses; elegant residences on each side; price $500; easy terms. FOR RENT-South Highlands, elegant res- idence of rooms and hall; just complet- ed; furnace heat, hot and cold water, gas and electric lights; convenient to cars; ex- cellent neighborhood.
 A. R. DEARBORN & CO, 12-2-eod-tf 1921 First Ave.
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Work Resumed.

Work on the Owenton branch of the elec- tric lines has been resumed after a short delay occasioned by a lack of crossties. The line will be in operation by Christmas.
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A Lively Dou Fiuht.

A dog fight in Nineteenth street yester- day afternoon attracted large and appre- ciative audience, and although of short dur ation several offers to bet on the result were made during the progress of the scrap"
The age-herald., 1900-12-06
Join the EIks.

Rev O. P Fitzsimmons and MT. Oliver Chalifoux are to become members of the antlered tribe. They have been elected members of the Elks and will be initiated into the mysteries of the order.
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ONE GENT A WORD. No Ad. Taken for Less Than 25 Cents

THE ALABAMA HOME has s25,OOO per month to loan to build houses on vacant lots; the limit of cost Is smaller in this association than in any other company. Apply to ". V. M. Robertson, G. NJ, 2OO9 1st avenue. 11-2-tf
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THE CITY
Masnuerade Dance

The Jolly Four will give a masquerade dance at Professor Judges hall, 202313 First avenue, tomorrow night.
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I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from the Eighth Ward, subject to the action of the Democratic primary to be held on December 31.
 HENRY B. GRAY.
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For Aldermen.

J. G. Greener announces his candidacy for Alderman from the First Ward, sub ject to the action of the Democratic prl- mary.
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ANNOUNCE MENT
For Mavnr

hereby announce myself candidate for Mayor of Birmingham subject to the &C., tion of the Democratic party.
 10-21-tf w. M. DRENNEN.
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A. Stockmar, candidate for Alderman in Ninth-Ward, subject to Democratic primary.
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hereby announce my candidacy for Po- lice Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary of the city of Birmingham, and if elected will perform my duties legally, faithfully and conscen- tiously. z. T. RUDOLPH.
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AGENTS WANTED
eoARpERs WAIVED

NICELY FURNISHED ROOM and board, suitable for couple or three gentlemen. 1920 9th avenue. 11-25-tf $1000-Five-room house, servants house, stable, fowl house, 700 feet picket fence, fronts car line; carries 30Ox140 feet, or lovely lots. A snap. Eborn and Jones.
 WANTED-Occupants for room and board. 509 North Twenty-second street. 12-4-3t
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hereby announce my candidacy for Po- lice Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary of the City of Bir- mingham, and if elected will perform my duties legally, faithfully and conscientious ly. J. H. McCARY.
The age-herald., 1900-12-06

YOUNG MEN = Our Illustrated catalogu9 explains how we teach barber trade if
 eight weeks; mailed free Moler Barber College, St. Louis, Mo. 12-4-6t
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I hereby announce my candidacy for Po- lice Commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary of the City of Birmingham and if elected will perform my duties legally, faithfully and conscien- tiously. J. E. SCOTT.
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WE WILL SHOW any person interested how to receive free solid gold fountain pen Address with stamped envelope Spe- cialty Advertising Co.,, 150 Nassau street, New York City. 12-4-tues- thurs-sun
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$2250-Choice Groom house and lot near 11th avenue, South Highlands Eborn and Jones'
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w. H. Lodge announces his candidacy for police commissioner, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
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SAND sharp and clean in carload lots, de- livered promptly. J. Lundie Sloss Ali
 Chalifoux Building. S-31-tf
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WANTED-Young man to do stenographic and general office work during Decem- Der. May be given permanent job. Address in own handwriting, Business, ,.Lcare Age Herald. 12-6-2t
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THE s. M. s. OFFICE, 112 N. i5th street, Is the smallest in the world, but they wait upon half of the population of Bif- mingham at different times, delivering notes, parcels, suits pressed, trunks and
 valises, 15c; business confidential; station. cry free; ask for out-of-town rates when
 you want special messenger call phone 36; open a. m. to il D. m. s. Y. Hamp- ton, Proprietor 6-6-tf
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WANTED.

S@----~~----------~-----~ WANTED-To buy half-grown fox ter rier. Address B. D. W, care Age Herald. 12-6-3t
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impediments to marriage, and ah forms of chronic, nervous, blood and private dis eases.
 EVERY FORM OF PRIVATE DISEASE POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN GUARANTEE
 Consultations at office or by mail are in4 Sited free.
 Treatment by mall to parties who cannot visit me- No written prescriptions; we furnish all medicines.
 Birmingham Daily News: "The News commends him Or. Dozter) most cordially to 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 pro1 fessional standing is unimpeachable, and his character as a gentleman and citizen is above reproach."
 Office and Dispensary corner Third ave- nus and Nineteenth street, Birmingham Ala
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In society.

Mrs. Helen Plane will leave Monday for Tuscaloosa. Mrs. Virginia Clay-Clopton will return to Huntsville tomorrow.
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l hereby announce myself candidate for the office of police commissioner, subject to the action of the city Democratic pri- mary. THOMAS w. GATHRIGHT
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WANTED-Everybody to smoke Texie ci- gars. Have you tried them? If not, why not? 7-2S-tf
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LAND TITLES.

ALABAMA ABSTRACT CO.,, 2O07 First ave- nue, examiners of land titles; the only complete set of abstracts of title to this
 district, with plats, in existence; our ab- stracts show everything of which purchaser or money lender should be ap- prised. u-22-tf
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Learn a Profession Without Leaving Your
 Present Position.

WORK FOR ONE 0F THE TEN FREE
 SCHOLARSHIPS in The International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, Pa., to be given by the AGE-HERALD to the ten persons re- ceiving the most votes by December IS, 1900.
 TEN FREE SCHOLARSHIPS. 1. Mechanical Engineering g. Electrical Engineering, including com- plete Electrical Outfit 8. Architecture.
 {. Civil Engineering.
 5. Sanitary Plumbing, Heating and Ven-
 tilation.
 Chemistry.
 2. Commercial Branches
 8. Mechanical Drawing, including com
 plete Drafting Outfit.
 g. Architectural Drawing, including com
 plete Drafting Outfit. 10. Ornamental Design, including com
 plete Designing Outfit.
  If you receive the most votes you will have the first choice of the Scholarships. If the next largest, the second choice. If the third largest, the third choice; and so on until ten persons have chosen ten Scholarships. Each Scholarship will qualify you for actual work in a profession, the same as if you went away 10 college. Over 200, 900 men and women have enrolled in these Schools and been benefited by their Courses of study.
 HOW TO VOTE. 2 Cut out the attached Voting Coupon, and mail or bring 1t to the business office of the AGE-HERALD.
 Each Coupon must bear the name of the person for whom you wish to vote The records of the competitors will be shown in each Sunday issue of the AGE- HERALD, and votes will be received until midnight on December 15 1900.
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MISCELLANEOUs.

CPEDIT = reIJoIIS ->->-------------> ~ and watches, jewelry, silverware and clocks, on small weekly or monthly pay- ments, lowest prices; best quality; gooda guaranteed; will call if desired D. Low insohn, 2010 First ave. 4-27-tf
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For Police Commissioners.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Police Commissioner, subject to the action of the City Democratic pri- mary pledging myself, if elected to dis charge the duties of the position fairly and impartially and to the best interests of the city. w. T. SIMMONS.
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For Chief of Police.

For Chief of Police.
 w. E. Wier, candidate for Chief of Po- lice subject to the action of Democratic primary Has been Night Captain for eight years and asks for promotion.
 I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Chief of Police of Birmng- ham, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primary. T. c. MCDONALD.
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WANTED-Three or four unfurnlshed rooms for lighth housekeeping, close in, northside preferred. Address Rooms, care Age-Herald 12-5-2t
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WORK FOR ONE 0F THE TEN FREE
 SCHOLARSHIPS
Interna tional

in The International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, Pa, to be given by the AGE-HERALD to the ten persons re- ceiving the most votes by December IS, 1900.
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WANTED-Every visitor and cheir friends to the Alabama State Fair to dress their feet with pair of D. B. Luster's Superb or Shoes. 217 18th street. u-1-tf
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FOUND.

FOUND-A bicycle which was evidently stolen Apply at Age-Herald office and describe property.
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MORPHINE WHISKY habits cured in to days. Sanitarium. Write or see me- A. s. Wooley, M. D., POPS Sd avenue, Bir- mingiham, Ala. 12-2-eod-1mo DR. MERRILL, DENTIST, removed to Chalifoux Building, Room 402. $600-Choice 10-acre block, ail fenced; spring branch, near pike, East Lake. Eborn and Jones.
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HELP WANTEp-MALE.

@~-~-~-~-~@~O~---~---~~-- WANTED-Good man cook; colored. Ems ley Hotel, Ensley. 11-30-tf WANTED-Old reliable mercantile house, extending business; wants manager for branch office at Birmingham; salary $1SOO yearly; must furnish satisfactory reference and $S50 cash. Address P. o. Box 2S1, Philadelphia, Pa
 $700 CASH, $50O>to suit-Choice block front ing 600 feet on car line; house and other improvements worth over 5000. Eborn and Jones.
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$325 CASH, if taken today, buys four choice lots, 50x14O each; 2OOx140 on car line, near fair grounds; white neighborhood. Eborn and Jones.
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MONEY ToLEND.

MONEY TO LEND - We nave 0,000 to lend on Birmingham property at a very low rate; we avoid long delays, and lend from $500 up; call on us 424 Chalfoux Building. D. F. Allen & Co. 6-19-tf
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REAL ESTATE LOANS.

THE ALABAMA TRUST & SAVINGS CO, 2e6 First avenue, paying per cent inter- est per annum on savings deposits; first
 mortgage real estate notes bought and sold 11-22-tf
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WANTED-Everybod gong to Texas to travel via the Queen and Crescent Route Alabama Great Southern Railroad). Twelve Q2) hours quickest time. superb vestibhled trains. Cafe dining cars. See R. M. Ellis, T. P A, No. 2019 First ave nue. 12-4-f
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YOU GAN, TOO"-Graduates are earning $10 to $50 per day; we guarantee to placs you in position to do likewise. Write to Southern Institute of Science and Infirm- ary, Columbus, Ga. 11-13-2w
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LOST.
 LOST-Between 9th avenue and 18th street and Norton's drug store, a pocketboolx containing $705 change, gold eye glasses, blank check signed Mrs. r. G. c. Gardner Return to 1913 9th avenue and get reward. LOST-A bargain. visitors to the Alabama State Fair, if you fail to buy 8 pair of D. B. Luster's never-wear-out shoes. 2l7 18th street 11-1-tf
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FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-Fine Jersey COW, with young heifer calf. Apply Kennedy, Martin Sta tion, or 1O6 and 1061k North 21st.
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BUSINESS CHANGES.
DR. 0. T. D0zIER. SPECIALIST. ienito Urinar .
 Suruaru.

Q
 Cutaneous and veneral diseases. All delicate dis orders of sexual organs and pel- vic vicera of men and women. Cys- 1t 1 8, stricture, sexual weakness, proStltitis, irregu- laritiN of women.
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SPRAYED.

~~~~~~~~~~~~-~-~-~~~>-> SPRAYED from Graves mine, fine, large light bay mare mule A liberal reward will be paid to any one who will deliver said mule at Fies & Sons livery stable. H. s. Matthews 12>2-tf
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-01-24
Odd Items of Interest.

Heavy Roll Wrist Mittens, Mems, 15c
Mems and Boys Heavyweight
Sweaters, SOC
One Lot Ladies' Flannelette
Wrappers, worth 81, price
for this sale SOC
Mems Heavy Undershirts and
Drawers, 25c
Boys Heavy Fleeced Shirts and
Drawers, 25c
The sun., 1900-10-06
May Irwin Tonight.

At the Opera House tonight charming
May Irwin, the favorite comedienne and
her merry company appear in the COM
edy "The Belle of Bridgeport" which is
new to this city. Miss Irwin has long
been an especial favorite here, and, of
course, her appearance means a great
deal more than the ordinary announce
ments usually accorded theatrical attrac-
tions would indicate. Besides the pleas
ure and delight which her own Charm
ing personality always brings, Miss Ir-
wins engagement this year lends added
attractions to her admirers by her new
surroundings.
new play by successful author and
a company 10 support which is easily
the best Miss Irwin has had should GER
tainly form a striking frame for the set
ting Of star Of such brilliancy. Miss
Irwin herself, under any conditions,
would be q success, but with these added
inducements, the size of the audiences
and the warmth Of the reception acco, d. .
ed her will not be in doubt for n, Vi. g.
ent. Miss TWINS play forms an =
ing entertainment which is as d
and as individual as anything j..
the stage.
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OPERATORS MAKE No
FURTHER CONCESSIONS
Continued From Page One.

liery at Trevorton until after the strike
wps settled. Foreman William Il. Luck
enbil! was notified to inform the men the
colliery would be run as usual. The
whistle was blown, but not over dozen
raners appeared on the streets in their
working clothes.
They had not gone far on their way
to the breaker before they were stopped
Ey MEN who bad worked the day before.
After little persuasion all the miners
returned home, saying they would not
30 into the mines until the trouble was
ended.
For weeks they lave been guarded by
deputica and have lived IN terror of arm
ed marchcrs making u descent upon the
town az any time.
The big strikers demonstration against
the ccl!ery by 1900 Mcunt Carmel men
was sufficient to cause .le North Frank
lin -rployees to quit Notwithstanding
the presence al the colliery Of over 400
leput!se and Ceg' and Iron policemen,
nrlnei with W!Hchesters.
1t is likely ~ attempt will be made
to RESUME the co!i;eiy in a day or two.
Everything has quictcd down between
here and Mount Carmel, and there is no
evidence of the excitement caused by the
Mount Carmel marchers.