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The age-herald., 1900-12-24
PRIMARY MANAGERS
 FOR CITY NAMED
And the Clerks and Returning
 Officers Selected
ELECTION ON NEXT MONDAY
No Provision Made for Keeping Regis tration Books Open on Election Day, and Committee of Arrange
 nents Adhere to Plans.

Saturday night the Committee of Ar engagements. consisting of John F. Ant kine. H. B. Abernathy, L. J. Haley, Jr. Brooks Forbes and Tom Baine selected the managers, clerks and returning officers and voting places for the city Democratic primary of December 31; the managers be- ing selected from lists furnished by candi- dates for Chief of Police and Mayor; the clerks, as far as practicable, from these same lists, and the returning officers from the list of executive committeeman, where practicable
 The committee did not undertake to set tie the mooted question as to whether reg istraton books should be kept open on election day The committee was unani- mously of the opoinion that the plan adopt ed by the General Committee be literally observed. This. plan, in section ?, provides that the registration books be kept open for ten days, from December 10 to 20 in elusive. No provision is made for regis tration on election day
 Following are the election officers se- lected by the committee:
 First Ward-Managers: G. P. Moore, F.. R. Rivers, David Fox. Clerks: Lee Biv- ems, D. U. Williams Returning officer: Brookes Forbes. Voting place: Market house Nineteenth street, Third and Fourth avenues.
 Second Ward Managers: W. B. Nor gan, Jas. A. Allen, T. F. Parker Clerks; W. M. Norris J. J. Bonner Returning officer: Nose Crittenden. Voting place: Couch's (Sheppards) store, Nineteenth and Park.
 Third Ward-Managers: Frank A. He wit, Jack Curran, R. NJ Bates. Clerks n r.r f1cer: Wm. Cutcliff. Voting place. Elm mons store.
 Fourth Ward-Managers: Henry Cole, ". M. Newton, B. A. Thompson. Clerks John B. Burke, Sr., F. W. Dixon. Return ing officer: P. F. Saltsmsn. Voting place: Collins old store, Twenty First street and Eighth avenue.
 Fifth Ward-Managers: Walter Met calf, Charley Martin. Jr., w. T. Johnson Clerks: Henry Hawze, Jim Long. Return ing officer: H. B. Abernathy. Voting place: Court house.
 Sixth Ward-Managers: w. NJ Malone, Peter La Lande, Fred Fulehum Clerks Phil Harris. John Forney. Returning off cer: M. J. Gregg. Voting place: Duke; store.
 Seventh Ward-Managers: Vasser l.. Alen c. c. Hieat. Eugene F1es Clerks R. B. Singer. R. L. Gourley Returning of ficer: G. B. Burkhalter. Voting place: Corner Avenue B and Twenty-second street
 Eighth Ward-Managers: w. M, Cosby, T. B. Meriwether. T. F. Jones. Clerks; Harry Jones, T. T. Ashford. Returning of- fcer: John L. Parker. Voting place: S. S. Fire Department
 Ninth Ward-Managers: w. l.. Howard Baxter Rittenberry, P. H. McGowan Clerks: Syl. Daily E. Peterman Returning officer: Pat oHare Voting place: Ell PowelPs store.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
THE CITIZENS MAY
 BE FORGED ID ACT Talk of Organizing a Vigilance Committee to Suppress the Prevailing Crime

The great number of burglaries and high way robberies within the past week or two have aroused considerable indignation in the city, and it is probable that vigilance committed will be organized to assist the police in suppressing them. The city is infested with a gang of thieves such as usually put in an appearance just before and during the holidays each year.
 Hold-ups are reported every night, and some of them occur almost in the heart of the city. Saturday evening about o'clock, while coming from the natatorium at Sec ond avenue and Twenty-second street. J, M. Frierson was accosted by two men who commanded him to halt. MT. Frierson did not pay any attention to them until com manded the second time to stop. He then turned and saw the two men approaching him. Realizing that he was in 8 perilous situation he quickened his pace and left the highwaymen behind.
 The same evening, and about half an hour later, a young man whose name was not given, was stopped at Fifth alley and Twentyieth street by two men, but he man. aged to get away from them without de- livering what money and valuables he had. One or two other hold-ups were reported during the same night at different places in the city
 Yesterday when these facts became known there was much indignation mani- fested, and seevral men began to agitate the organization of a vigilance committes. The proposition met with favor. and 1t is probable that such committee will be form- ed early this week.
 The small police force Is entirely inad- equate to properly guard the city when the band of outlaws congregate here. There are at present thirty-six men on the force, divided between the morning and evening shifts, making eighteen that are on duty at one time This number is not more than sufficient to properly patrol the bus mess portion of the city. The bulk of the robberies, however, occur in the residence sections along the principle streets lead ing thereto.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
The Old Problem of What to Give.

The old problem of what is most appro- priate for gifts will present itself daily now until the shops are closed for the holidays. It is not so much what one gives, the spirit with which it is given, and after all, does not great deal depend upon the spirit with which it is received?
 There seems to be an increasing tendency to make presents of some dainty or use full piece of furniture. and, indeed this GUS tom has been extended so as to include bri- dal gifts.
 In assisting in the selection no firm in the State ds better fitted than the old re- liable one of Ben M. Jacobs 6, Bros. For years they have made a study of the fur niture business and are practical in every regard. Their stock shows evidence of careful consideration in purchasing, guid- ed by the knowledge obtained only after long experience. The name of Jacobs is synonymous with reliable furniture and good treatment, and their increasing trade warrants the belief that they are success full in their efforts. They are offering splendid values and have always insisted that their customers obtain complete sat- isfaction with every purchase. **F
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
COLONEL ALTMAN
 POLLS A BURGLAR Negro Enters House and is Cap
 tured After Struggle HE MADE A VICIOUS FIGHT Came in Through the Rear Door and Frightened ladies-coIcnel Came
 Came Out of the Melee With
 Badly Lacerated Forearm.
HE MADE A VICIOUS FIGHT

Col. J. J. Altman a prominent lawyer the latest victims of the bold band of high waymen and burglars operating in Birm ingham.
 Colonel Altman, after a struggle captured the burglar strapping negro, and held him until the police arrived. As a result he is nursing a badly lacerated forearm, which came in contact with the negroes teeth and his muscles are a bit tenderer than they were before the encounter At the police station tn negro gave his name as WILL Page
 Shortly after Il o'clock last night sev- eral ladies were chatting in a rear room of the Altman residence, 25O5 Avenue H, when the door was suddenly thrown open, and a negro calmly walked in. One lady had re- tired She jumped from the bed and the rest began screa ming.
 Colonel Altman was in the next room and responded to the first cry of alarm Col onel Altman is a stout, muscular man, and he immediately attacked the negro. The colonel and the burglar scuffed their way into the front yard, the negro fighting vici- ously with feet, hands and teeth. In some way he got Colonel Altman's forearm in his mouth and inflicted an ugly wound.
 During the scuffle the ladies continued screaming. Colonel Altman had gotten the negro down in the front yard when several neghbors arrived. The negro was bound and the police summoned by telephone. He had little to say when taken to the sta tion further than to give his name.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
PERSONAL.

Solon Jacobs Walter Fowlkes and Frank Fowlkes will go to Mobile tomorrow to spend several days hunting and fishing. They will return the latter part of the week.
 w. D, Drennen leaves today for Boston, whither he goes as delegate from Alabama to the national meeting of the Alpha Tau Omega Society.
 William Caulter of Pensacola, Fla, but formerly of Birmingham, who has been at the Gibson Sanitarium for severay weeks, is now well enough to return to his home to spend the holidays.
 Will S. Simmons, formerly of Birming ham, but now located in Honduras, is in the cityto spend the holidays.
 John T. Evans, son of Ex-Mayor Frank Evans, and now manager of the Sylacauga Progress. is spending the holidays with his parents.
 J. T. Houston of Memphis is spending the holidays with MT. and Mrs. D. M. Drennen.
 Metropolitan Hotel arrivals: Walter Harmerson Chas. Sluzz, Scranton, Pa; B. A. Craur Augusta, Ga.; A. Goldman, New OrleanSs f. W. w nlleHouSeJ NdSH- vile; Theo. Dwight, New York; F. A. Morrison, Pittsburg; E. H. Riddleman, Winona; T. R. Campbell and wife, Besse- ner; B. H. Brown, Talladega; D. w. Vaug han and wife, Hefiin; M L. Smith, Cylacauga; T. s. Johnston, Cylacauga; w. E. Wernorth, Farmersville, Tex; Mrs c. Donaldson, Pratt City; Mrs. T. c. Goddy, Springfield O.; J. Kelley Fort Scott, Kan; J. P. Potts, Plantersville; Gus Woodruff, Nashwlle;' A. M. Ligou, Mt. Pleasant, O.; J. M. Lemand, Childersburg; M. J. De- Ames, Chicago; w. Smith and wife, West oint, Miss; M. T. Hendrix, America J. 11. Mulcahy, Montgomery; J. s. Griffin, Hot Springs; J. C. Tate, Pratt City; J. A. Self, West Point, Miss; J. c. 'Looney, city; E. c. Smith, Palos; O. B. McMeekin, Louis- vile; Chas. A. Ray, Bessemer; w. A. Grimes and wife. Horse Creek; s. J. Hatch, B. F. Jones' Kansas City; A. S. Latham and wife, Jasper; M. D. Justiss and wife, Shuler, Ark; M L. Hallenback, J. B. Sum- mers, Mansfield, Ind; Frank Eastman, Atlanta; J. H. Kitchen, Jr., Jonesboro, Ark; Jack Russ, Louisville; J. s. Guthrie, Is>ntonville Ark; F. A. Dixon, Hargrove; w. E. Boley, Eden; J. L. Clemo, Adger; w. A. Cobbs, Anniston; E. ". Cook, city; J. T. Johnson, Temple, Tex; w. T. Watts, Holly ond; Fred Mitchell, Guntersville; J. H. Fuller, Nadawah; Jas. K. Meek, Ala bama; c. D. Foster Hillman; Geo. w. Squires, Cincinnati; L. D. McCallum, Car bon Hll Frank O. Reagan, Ocala, Fla; J. M. McDonough, Atlanta; D. McEachcin, Cordele; H. Geismen, city; Dr. Luther and wife, Waycross, Ga.; J. M. Devine and wife, Tallassee; J. G. Graham, Horse Creek; A c. Sexton, Montgomery.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
THE BooKWoRM.
A Review Published oy LoVeman, Jos.
 eph & Loeb.


 The Bookwo-m. a monthly book and music review, is Loveman, Joseph Loeb's latest enterprise and it is a very creditable publication. G. Clement Earle advertising manager for ''the largest store south of the Ohio, is the editor of the Bookworm, and he has displayed praiseworthy skill in his work.
 There are book reviews written by Mrs. Edward Taylor Ta1aiferro, Rev. Dr. J. P. MeFerrin, Rev. J. J. Grier, and Prof. J. B. Cunningham, all of Birmingham. It is of general interest to note that Mrs. Taliafer- TO says Mrs. Humphrey Ward is wom- an of marvellous genius" for Mrs. Taliafer- ro is a woman of rare literary taste, cul- ture and judgment, and 1t cannot be that she would write lightly in criticism. In one page Mrs. Taliaferro gives fair insight to Eleanor, a book by Mrs. Humphrey Ward. Mrs. Taliaferro doesn't care so much for Sir Walter Besant's latest work.
 Dr. McFerrin deals briefly and foreibly with Braddon novel called "The InfideI," and he sounds one clear note to which every thoughtful reader will cry assent:
 This dragging into novels of religious matters is a mistake and is generally pro- ductive of more harm than good"
 Rev. MT. Grier also has a review of story in which one church would appear to be libeled, and Mir Grier refuses to deal with "the implied charges against the church in question. MT. Grier has page about love story, Alice of Old Vim cennes," in which he is graceful and hap py. albeit he calls women the flair sex"
 The price of the Bookwocm is ten cents copy, or one dollar a year.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
CAPITAL DEFENSE.
Indiana Legislature Will Pass Law
 Against Kidnapping.

Indianapolis, Ind, December 23.-The re- port that the Indiana Generay Assembly, when 1t convenes in January will be asked to pass a law making kidnapping for ransom a capital offense, has set the members of the Indiana Legislature to thinking, and it is altogether probable that a bill will be introduced at the ses- sion this winter making the crime punish able by life imprisonment The members of the Legislature from Marion County are in favor of such a law and they say such a bill will shortly be offered to the coming session by one of the Marion County mem- bers.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
CHURCH OF ADVENT.
Brilliant .,.usicaI Service Will be Ren- dered Tomorrow.

The music at the Church of the Advent Christmas at the Il o'clock service will be of very high order.
 The following brilliant musical service will be rendered at St. Mary's Church at Il o'clock Christmas:
 Organ Prelude.
 Offertory on Christmas Carols-Guilmant Te Deum in D-Tours. Jubilate In B flat-Ries.
 Anthem, While all things were in quiet silence'-Gerritt Smith.
 Offertory in F, Organ Prelude-v. A. Petral
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
PAN-AMERICAN MEDICAL CONGRESS
 HAVANA, CUBA, DEC. 26-29, 1900.

For this occasion, the Southern Railway will sell tickets from Birmingham to Ha- vana, Cuba, and return, tickets on sale December 21, 22, 23, with final limit for re- turn January 1O 1901. The rate, Birmingham to Havana and return, for this occasion is $5S.SO.
 We operate double daily service from Bir- mingham to either Tampa or Miami Fla, where connections are made with the steamships for Havana.
 For further information apply to Union Depot Ticket Office. or c. E.. Jackson, Travelling Passenger Agent 2019 First av- enIle.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
- THE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are improved more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs, when in need of the laxative effect of a ger than by any other. Children joy it and 1t behefits them. The true rem edy, Syrup of Figs. is manufactured by ,iie California Fig Syrup Co. only.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
Annual Ball and Festival.

The grand annual ball and festival of Fi- delty Lodge No. 55, Knights of Pytlias will take place at Magnolia Hall on New Years night. and promises to be most en- joyable affair.
 Prizes will be awarded for the best dancers, and the best order will be pre- served. Tickets are now being Sold by the members, Ladies will be admitted free
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
Christmas Tree at Fairview.

One of the most enjoyable evenings of the season was had Friday night at Fairvlew. The children's Christmas entertainment was thorough success, due to the efforts of Miss Fannie Hamilton and Mrs. T. B. Furman. All the children were delighted with the presents received, and everyone present had a thoroughly delightful time.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
 Will Pass Through En Route.

The Indiana Retail Lumber Dealers As sociation will pass through Birmingham about the middle of January en route to Florida and Cuba on the.rs sannual excur- sion. It is stated that there will be over 100. persons in the party. They will travel over the Louisville and Nashville road.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
CONVICT KILLED
 FOR HIS MONEY Fellow Prisoner Held for the
 Brutal Deed HEAD PIERCED WITH PICK Irvine Shepherds Few Dollars Horded in a Backing Box the Cause of His Undoina-Murder Com
 mitted Far Underground.
HEAD PIERCED WITH PICK

Shepperd Irvine, negro convict work Company's mines at Pratt City, was mur- dered some time during last night He was found this morning with his head bat tered into a pulp. John Simms, a fellow convict was held by a coroner's jury to answer for the murder.
 If Irvine had his life to live again he would do well to never horde money. A few dollars concealed in an ordinary greasy blacking box was undoubtedly the inspir- ation of his brutal taking away. Irvine was-a trusty and occupied the position of stable boss The guards had little trouble with him. and he was hard worker.
 Worked Hard to Save Money.
 He labored many hours over time in the effort to lay away a few dollars to start life anew when he should gain his liberty. This industrious spirit led to his death Irvine worked miles under ground digging coal during the day. Early in the morning he tended the mules and again in the evening. At night he slept in a cell far down in the heart of the earth with his smutty blacking box containing his savings
 
 near his bunk
 John Simms often watched Irvine as he jealously counted the few dollars he had managed to save. From the evidence heard by the coroner's jury it appeared that some time during last night the murderer stole to Irvines cell, armed with a heavy miners pick. There were no evidences of a struggle. The deed was probably plan ned days and possibly months ahead only to await a favorable opportunity for ex- eeution.
 Head Pierced Four Times.
 Four times the murderers pick was plunged through Irvine's skull His head was torn into an almost unrecognizable mass, and he was likely killed by the first blow. the murderer hitting him again and again to make sure of his work.
 Coroner Paris was notified this morning and immediately started an investigation Certain suspicious circumstances led to a search of the cell occupied by Simms. Here was found the little greasy treasure box that Irvine had so fondy cherished.
 When brought before the jury Simms declared that convict, whose name he re- fused to divulge had murdered Irvine and gave him the money to hide. He stoutly maintained his innocence of being the real murderer, but there were several ugly flaws in his story
 The jury held him for further investi- gation As soon as order can be made on the convict department and a warrant sworn out he will be removed to the jail in this city. Coroner Paris returned to the city last night.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
Issue Card of Thanks,

The executive board of the United Work CTS of the Hillman Hospital have issued a card of thanks to all who assisted in the recent fair and to the public generally for its liberal patronage
The age-herald., 1900-12-24
Beauty in a Bath Tub.

We will furnish only one kind, and that snow-white enamel, which transforms your
 old tub into most inviting luxury. John ston &, Walter Paint Co.,, 113 Fist St. 12-21-3t
The age-herald., 1900-12-24

The cures a medicine makes are the proofs of it's merit, and Hoods Sarsaparii- la makes the most
The age-herald., 1900-12-24

Will S. Simmons, formerly of Birming- ham, but now located in Honduras, is in the city to spend the holidays.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24

William Caulter of Pensacola, Fla, but formerly of Birmingham, who has been at the Gibson Sanitarium for severay weeks, is now well enough to return to his home to spend the holidays.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24

John T. Evans, son of Ex-Mayor Frank Evans, and now manager of the Sylacauga Progress, is spending the holidays with his parents.
The age-herald., 1900-12-24

w. D, Drennen leaves today for Boston, whither he goes as delegate from Alabama to the national meeting of the Alpha Tau Omega Society.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15
How British Farmers Get Help.

Michaelmas hiring fair brought
throngs of men and women, young and
old, into the picturesque streets OF
High Wycombe. drawn from a radius
that extended far beyond the limits
of the county Of Buckinghamshire
They stood in groups for the inspec-
ton of the farmers and their wives
awaiting the possibility of change OF
situation and an agreeable variation
OF wages. Shepherds and cowmen
wore tufts OK hair stuck in their caps
to distinguish them, while the head.
dress of plowmen and team boys was
embellshed with knotted whipcord
The younger candidates, taking advan-
tage Of the prevailing scarcity Of la
bor invariably sought an increase Of
wage. which was as q rule, readily
given. especially IN cases where faith.
full service had been rendared.-Lon-
don Telegraph.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15
He Disagreed With Booker.

Not long ago, when Booker I. Wash
ington was here, says a Chicago paper,
he stopped for a day in one of the
hotels. He was pointed to william,
an old waiter, who had been in the
hotel for a long time William was
delighted to get a glimpse of the great
man of his race, and was never tired
OF telling about it after that One Of
the regular boardeTs is a stanch friend
of William and a liberal Upper"
William" said the boarder next
morning, putting on serious face, !
met Mr.. Washington yesterday. and !
askel him what he thought of tipping
He is opposed to It," The boarder
stood, with his hand insinuatingly in
his hip pocket Williams face fell
and settled into despairing gloom
We'll, boss the waiter said, shaking
his head emphatically, If dat is de
pos!ahun of Misath Washington, Use
unalt ably opposed to it,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1900-11-15
Women and Outdoor Sport.

Some interesting people abroad have
been talking about women and outdoor
sports. Whatever may be said for or
against what women does or does not
do, it is certain that the world never
seems tired of talking about her.
The queen of Roumania, who heads
the list of interesting people, apparent
ly fears that woman in sports viii not
still be womanly. IF sports gives rise
to any disquietude with me-" she says,
sit is because | fear to see the chiyal-
rous man slain by the modern ANA
zon"
DR.. Charcot does not object to any
thing that a woman does if she only
keeps as far as possible from a reseni-
blance to man, and is charming,
gracious, elegant, and, above all
things, distingue." With these quail
fications women will retain their
superiority over men and man will re,
main, or rather, once more become,
gallant
The Baroness Bertha Won Sutteer
believes sports make for health, and
will engage in all of them except hunt
ing which, while it strengthens the
muscles, hardens the heart.
DR. Max Nordau believes that undo
any circumstances woman psychically
remains woman with other ambitions
and aspirations in the most masculine
sports than a man. Dress preoc-
cupies her and she tries to please by
her prowess, He says: 1T is another
form of COquetry, it is always coquety
have often thought that Diana, if she
had worn a pretty hunting costume,
would have been happy to have excited
the admiration of Aetaeon, She had
him slain simply because he had them
delicacy to look at her before the
seamstress had done her work. The
adventures of Penthesilea prove it
seems to me, how much even the belli-
gerent Amazon remains a woman
even to die for lovel"
That is hard for the up-to-date wo,
man, who contends that she is enamel
pated from the perpetual thought Of
dress.
Emile Zola is more satisfactory. He
believes in all physical exercises for
development, not for beauty so much
as moral development and the tending
to individuality which the practice OF
sports brings to young girls. He be-
lieyes that the comradship between
young men and women through out
door sports leads to a better knowl-
edge of each other in view of marriage.
1t is a beneficial relation, he believes
asis that afforded by the co-educationaI
schools of England and America
New York Times.