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The age-herald., 1901-04-17
BURGLARS GETTING
 IN PROPER TRIM Pistols and Watches Taken
 from Drennen & Co. WENT THROUGH THE ROOF With Fifteen Guns and Thirty-two Time Keepers the Thieves are
 Ready for Buslness-So Is
 the Police Department.

The Enterprising Burglars are in Bir- mingham and last night they made haul that will put them in condition to con tinue their work in great shape If the men in the department of police do not interfere with their occupation-and that is just what Chief Austin has declared he will do.
 The raid made last night was merely to properly equip themselves for future ac- tion, in consequence or which the enter prisers only stole about fifteen fine re- volvers and thirty-twu watches, of all kinds and descriptions, along with such articles are usually bought when watches and revolvers are secured in broad open proper use of the face.
 Drennen and Company are the sufferers from last nights visit of the Enterpris- ing Burglars. When the store was opened yesterday morning the members of the firm were astonished to see the hardware and jewelry departments in a condition bordering on absolute ehaos-if 1t is pos- sible for the stock of q department 10 be placed in such condition by having T clones scatter things. The quick investi- gation that followed the discovery result ed in finding that the store had been robbed of about $500 worth of stock, near ly all of which had been taken from only two departments. The burglars had en- tered the building by means of manhole on the roof, escaping by walking the roofs of adjoining houses and down fire es- cape.
 The burglary of the Drennen Company is of the same nature as that of the Bir- mingham Arms Company, which occurred few nights ago. and similar articles were stolen.
 Chief Austin at Work.
 Chief Austin has announced that he will make one of the greatest attempts ever made in Birmingham to catch The members of the Enterprising Association, and stop further visitation from them.
 As an evidence of their absolute con tempt for the law and the agents of the law. and to exhibit their extreme daring, some of the members of the Enterprise ing Burglars crowd crashed open a show window of the store at 1927 First avenue, occupied by I. Ruberstein, and stole therefrom a number of cheap watches, bracelets, pins and brooches. This place is one of the most prominent in the city and the chances of being caught in the act of robbing the place are such that only the most daring of operators in the Enterprising Gang would attempt the feat.
 Descriptions of the articles stolen have been given the police and every effort possible will be made to put a stop to the nightly marauding of the Enterprisers
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

An interesting lecture upon the Baby Pennsylvania in the excavation of the an- cient city of Nippur, mentioned in the tenth chapter of the Book of Genesis, was delivered at the First Presbyterian Church last night by Dr. Josiah H. Pen niman, dean of the University of Penn sylvania.
 The seating capacity of the church was taxed to Its utmost to accommodate the large audience that assembled to listen to Dr. Penniman, and during the entire lecture a most intense interest was evil denced by the listeners to the story of world-days dating back as far as 6000 years before Christ.
 In a general way Dr. Penniman told of the work of the university in excavatng the olden cities, which for the past twelve years has been carried on under the di- of Assyriology. In excavating the ancient city of Nippur the workmen and scien- lists have been forced to go more than 200 feet below the surface of the country, and as the digging progresses more and more interesting facts are being brought to light. asHf
 Dr.. Penniman stated that these discov- cries made bysthe excavators and the his tory written on the tablets brought to light showed that the world was older than most of us imagined, and that as
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

the records are being read 1t is being shown that the age extends years farther back than has now been proved. Some of the tablets dug from the sands of the country show dates more than 6O00 years B. C., and show that In those olden times many of the customs We think new and modern existed In a higher state of culti- vation than do ours
 Ancient Tablets Exhibited.
 Some of the ancient tablets. receipts os various klnds, were exhibited by the Ice turer during the course of his talk One very small brick was held up for view that was many hundreds of years older than the Old Testiment, and the state ment was made that the translations of each tablet showed the same methods of life and of expressing thoughts existed then as do now-only the older ideas were far better than the modern ones.
 The miraculous way in which the books of the Old Testament were handed down to modern people was then alluded to, as the question of the very exten- sive and cultivated literature of the day was discussed. It has been shown that in the days, thousands of years before Christ, there existed literature in com- parison to which our very finest works fade almost into insignifcance. All these wonderful books have been lost, except ing the books of the Bible The state of civilization they exhibit was exceeding ly cultivated and far advanced, and that
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
STAFF NAMED BY
 COLONEL HIGDON Field Officers of the Third Regi- ment, Alabama National
 Guard, Appointed

Col. E. l.. Higdon, the recently elected commander of the Third Regiment, Ala bama National Guard. has named his commissioned staff, and a part of the non-commissioned staff, which is as fol- lows:
 of this city.
 Captain and adjutant, still vacant, but Capt. H. B. Kennedy of Company G Is acting in that capacity now, and will probably be appointed to that position permanently.
 Captain and chaplain. Rev. John G. Mur- ray, rector of the Church of the Advent, of this city.
 Captain and quartermaster, Lieut.. M. Neely Pride of Decatur.
 Captain and commissary, Lieutenant Tom B. Cooper of Oxford.
 Captain and inspector of rife practice, s. S. Muliinix of Talladega.
 Captains and assistant surgeons-Drs. Hardee Johnston of this city, and Ben ton c. Hall of Huntsville.
 Acting Sergeant-Major, Walter E. Gardner of this city.
 The balance of the non-commissioned staff will be named in few days.
 Colonel Higdon intends to make a per- sonal visit to every company in the reg iment at the earliest practicable date and to urge upon the officers and men the importance of regularly attending the meetings. He has already visited a num- Der of the companies and given them ad- vice and instructions. He is desirous of making the Third the best regiment in the State, and to that end will give good portion of time to the duties of his office. and to the regiment.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
MICHAEL LOBMAN
Died Yesterday Morning of Pneumonia.
 Funeral Will Occur Today.

MT. Michael Lobman, father of Mrs. Dan Sandman and Miss Sonora Lobman. died yesterday morning at 10:20 o'clock at the residence of MT. Sandman, No. S614 North Seventeenth street, after an Ill., ness Of some days with pneumonia MT. Lobman was s6 years of age. He lived with his daughter and son-in-law for eighteen years, afteen in Birmingham. He was we'll known and liked. His fu- neral will occur this afternoon at o'clock from MT. Bandman's residence on North Seventeenth street.
 The following will act as pall-bearers: S. Klotz, s. Ullman. H. Saks, c. Rotholz, P A. Fox, E. Lesser, Leon Joseph and S.. Kaufman.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
A WONDERFUL INVENTION

They cure dandruff, hair falling. head ache. etc. yet cost the same as an ordi- nary comb. What's thatf Why. Dc Whites Electric Comb. The only pat ented comb in the world. People svsry- where 1t has been introduced ars wtIA with delight. You simply comb your hat each day and the comb does the rest This wonderful comb is simply unbreah- able. and Is made so that 1t is absolutely impossible to break or cut the hair. Sold on a written guarantee to give perfect satisfaction in every respect. Send stamps for one. Ladies' size 6oc. gents sfss Go. Live men and women wanted everywhsro to introduce this article. Sells on sighG Agents are wild with success. Address u, N Rose. Gen. Mgr. Decatur. ILL
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The age-herald., 1901-04-17
OFFICIAL BALLOT IS NOW ANNOUNCED To be Used in Next Tuesdays
 Election FOR A NEW CONSTITUTION Ballot Boxes Are Now Being Prepared. The Official Ballot Contains e2 Names-Twenty-five Repub-
 ican Candidates.
FOR A NEW CONSTITUTION

Next Tuesday. the 23d. the election for the Constitutional Convention will be held.
 The official ballot has been made out and delivered to Judge J. P. Stiles Judge Stiles is now preparing the ballot boxes for delivery by the sheriff.
 The ballot contains ninety-two names, being thirty-five short of the number which might have been on 1t, due to the act that out of possible fifty-five can didates from the State at large the Re pubicans have out but twenty-five. The names upon the ballot are given in the order in which they appear, the first two lists being the candidates from the State at large:
 Democrats.
 John B. Knox, Frank s. White, Will liam c. Oates, Robert J. Lowe, William F. Glover, E. R. Morrisette, Thomas C.. Jones, Samuel c. Jenkins, Jere N. VII Hams, Mike Sollie, Watkins M. Vaughan, Lon w Grant, Morgan M. Smith, John T. Hefiin, Edward w. DeGraffenreid, Tom L. Long. c. L. Haley, O. R. Hood, Emmet O'Neal, Richard w. Walker, A. c. Howze, J. F. Thompson. w. T. Saun- ders, D. c. Almon, George H. Parker, John W. Grayson. W. P. Hodges, H. T.. Davis, L. F. Greer. J. B, Graham. J, J.. Robinson, J. c. Maxwell, George A. Searcy, E. w. Coleman, R. M. Cunning ham, William A. Altman, c. P Rogers, John D. Burnett, .. H. Greer, Dabney Palmer, Charles H. Miller Lawrence w. Locklin Richard c. Jones, George H. Malone, A. H. Merrill, William H. Sam ford, D. s. Bethune, George P. Harrison, Tenant Lomax, John A. Davis, P. H. Pitts, A. H. Carmichael, William B. Inge, Gregory L. Smith, John H. Parker.
 Republicans.
 J. M. c. Whorton. Joshua Franklin N. L. Wilson, Christopher c. Sheets, James Jackson, Joseph H. Sloss, M. W. Garden, Jere Murphy, Jr., Chas. J. Allison, Julius W. Davidson, John T. McEniry, John H. Henry, Thomas B. Morton, c. W. Buck ley, w. F. Aldrich. John A. Steele, D. V. Sevier, Jr., s. B. Strout Leander J; Bry- an. Asa E. Stratton, George w. Mc- Elhiney, Frederick G. Bromberg, c. c. Grove, S. w. Shields, S. E. York.
 Jefferson County.
 Democrats-Charles P. Beddow, Charles w. Ferguson, Thomas J. Cornwell, James weatherly. John w. o'Neill, Henry c. Selheimer.
 Republicans-T. H. Aldrich, Charles Wheelock, William Vaughan, Joseph H. Montgomery, D. N. Smith. Frank Four ner.
 In another column will be found the official instructions as to how to vote,
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
READY COOKED FOOD. A Great convenience for Housekeepers

Two young ladies in certain city are employed down town and rent a small fiat, where they do light housekeeping Frequently they are invited out evenings. and the subject of meals Is a puzzler.
 Of late they have solved the problem by keeping some nice rich milk or cream convenient and a package of dry crisp Grape-Nuts nearby
 In thirty seconds the meal is read and 1t Is a most fascinating meal, too. for the creamy taste blends with the peculiar delicate sweet of the grape sugar in the Grape-Nuts producing a never-to-be- for gotten flavor. The sustaining power of the food is sufficient to keep one well nourished even when small amount is used
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
DREW LACY
ls Killed By Dock Smith In Quarrel Over Crap Game.

Coroner Paris held an inquest yester- day at Oxmoor over tn. body of Drew Lacy, colcred. who was killed early yes- terday morning. The :ury brought in a verdict that the deo.ased came to his death by beirg eho, rish pistol in the hands Of Dock sI-ith. c,lored
 It seems that Dock Smith had been paid off the day bernTe ty the rail, oad d company for wh'ch as worked and he and several othas men we've playing craps 1, one of the empty cars. Drew Lacy was professional rambler and would follow the pay car around. While the men were playing dispute arose and Smith killed Lacy with pistol. Lacy's brains were literally shot out
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Medal for Sir Huggins.

Washington, April 16.-The National Academy of Science met in annual session here today. At the executive session report of the committee on the Draper medal recommending that a medal be conferred on Sir William Huggins of Lon den, in recognition of his researches in astronomical physics was adopted.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
NEGROES WANT OFFICE.
In Cuba They Are Organizing to Get
 Some Plums.

Havana, April 16.-Rumors are preva- lent that the negroes intend to take an active part in politics and that an organi- zation is being perfected under the lead ership of Juan Gualberto. Gomez. It is reported from eastern provinces that the negro vote is solid.
 Politicians here fear that this move ment will result in the election of several negroes, as the whites are divided by par ty lines, whereas the negroes are always united.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Atlanta. Ga. Nov.

Atlanta. Ga, NOV. [, ISly. Dr. c. J. Moffett-Dear Sir: cannot too strongly recommended your Teethina (Teething Powdsrs) to mothers as one of the best medicines they can obtain for their debilitated and sickly infants. have used it with very satisfactory re- suits the past summer with my child, and while we have heretofore lost a child or two from teething under other reme- dies our present child. that has taken Teethina, is a fine, healthy boy. I am, very respectfully,
 A. P. BROWN, M. D. Brother of U. s. Senator and Ex-Gov Joseph E. Brown.)
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
Depositing the Ballot.
WHEN TRAVELLING,

Whether on pleasure bent or business, take on every trip a bottle of Syrup of Figs as it acts most pleasantly and effectually on the kidneys. liver and bowels. prevent ing levers, headaches, and other forms of sickness. For sale in 50 cent bottles by all leading druggists. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Ca. only.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

Wanted for U. s. Army: Able bodied unmarried men, between ages of A and S5 years; citizens of United States, of good character and temperate habits, who can speak. read and write English Re- cruits specially desired for service In Philippines. For information apply to Recruiting Officer, 2 North goth street. Birmingham, Ala.
 3-6-wed-fri-mon-to-6-30.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17
TWO MURDER CASES IN CRIMINAL COURT Both Are Negroes and Both Were Cunvicted- Other
 Court News

Tn the Criminal Court yesterday, before ored, charged with the killing of Tom Judge, colored, was convicted and his punishment fixed at three years and 6 half in the penitentiary. The killing happened at Bessemer last February. The two men were in a pool room playing a game of pool when they became involved in quarrel Tyson claims that Judge hit him three times with billiard cue, striking him once on the head and breaking the cue, when he pulled his revolver and shot him in self defense. Solicitor Heflin and Assistant Solicitor Winston represented the State, and Senator Morrow the defendant.
 Before Judge Dan A. Greene John Sims, coiored. was tried for the murder of shep Erwin, colored, in Slope No. ? at Pratt Mines December 22r 1900, and convicted. He was sentenced to life imprisonment.
 Both men were convicts. Erwin was the stable man and had saved some money. He was killed by Sims while asleep. Sims striking him on tn head with pick. He then robbed him of about SIP. At the inquest he told Coroner Paris where the money was and went and got it. At the time of the killing Sims was serving a sentence of twenty-three years for assault with intent to murder
 Court Items.
 marriage license was issued to Fred erick V. Underwood and Willianna Bridge. Petitions in bankruptcy were filed by E. T. Smith and Nelson Ellis.
 A special term of the United States Court will be held here April B, for civil business only. Judge Edward R. Meek of the Northern district of Texas will preside.
 first creditors examination was held in the case of A. w. Woodall of Keener Ala, involuntary bankrupt. About s20,- 900 of debts were proven. There are about Sl2.O00 of assets t In the Circuit Court J. R. Usury, pro ami, G. w. Usury filed suit against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Com pany Tor $500 damages The case was amount entered.
 A deed was filed from J.. T. and o. l.. Culpepper to J. M. Donaldson, dated April 1901. conveying lot l9, block C, East Highland addition to Pratt City. Consid- eration, 5000.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

A travelling mans sample straw hats were left with us to sell retail at wholesale prices. Chamblee Bros.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

Don't fail to enjoy Chautau- qua and Pan-American Lec- ture and Views in Florence hotel dining room this even- ing at 8:l5 j.; admission 25c.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

It is apallng to read the accounts of the ravages of Grippe" Keep yourself in condition to resist the disease with Carter's Little Liver Pills.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

A deed was filed from J. T. and o. l.. Culpepper to J. M. Donaldson. dated April. 1901. conveying lot l9, block C, East Highland addition to Pratt City. Consd- eration, 5000.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

In the Circuit Court J. R. Usury pro ami G. w. Usury filed suit against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rairoad Com pany Tor $500 damages The case was settled for $2O0 and a Judgment for this amount entered.
The age-herald., 1901-04-17

In the bankrupt court yesterday the first creditors examination was held in the case of A. w. Woodall of Keener, Ala, involuntary bankrupt. About $20,- 900 of debts were proven. There are about SIP 900 of assets. z
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
BRUSH DENIES STORY.

Cincinnati was stirred by the story yes
terday that John T. Brush intended To
quit the game and that Cincinnati would
have no baseball this year Indignant
denials were wired from indianapolis.
The yarn was followed by the charge
that II was the first gun In a campaign
which has for It's purpose the addition
of Cincinnati and st. Louis TO Ban John
sons circuit.
Cleveland and Milwaukee, IL is alleged.
are marked for the slaughter and the
declaration Is made that they will be
dropped with as little compunction as
marked the throat cutting of Buffalo and
Indianapolis. Ashley Lloyd. the Reds
treasurer said:
THE action OF John r. Brush in Sc
curing a lease that gives the Cincinna Il
club possession of the Western avenue
grounds for Is years more can hardly be
reconciled with the statement that he is
trying 10 get out of the game.
1T looks very much now as II the
plans had been cunningly laid to bear
down the value of the clubs franchise
and give the American league a chance
TO get In. Undoubtedly some plan of at
tack has been devised and they are
working II for all Il is worth.
The Cincinnati club is bound by an
ironclad agreement 10 continue in base
ball for one more year. 1t is a legal
obligation that will certainly have 10 be
met"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15

The Music Hall team was very much
I'm evidence last evening. In the contest
with the Roger Williams. and they not
only won all three games, but rolled up
n total OF 14si as well. In the first string
both teams rolled a very even game up
TO the eighth frame. when McQuiston and
Brown got up steam and with pro-
fusion of strikes snd spares made re-
spectively singles OF ia and lis, pulling
the string up 20 lss, which score easily
won the game.
The second bout was a red-hot argu-
ment from start 10 finish with the margin
on the Rogerios' side. but In the last
box John Swift with the aid of kind
Providence and a lively bumper made a
bound-back strike. and pulled the game
out OF the fire by pins.
The last game was also well contested
but Hoban and his crew were little
dishear&ned. and when the tally sheet
was consulted at the conclusion of the
string IL was found that they were is
pins In arrears. McQuiston and Brown
carried of honors with scores of 80
and 3Os. respectively. Hoban and Swift
were also well up. The summary;
MISIC HALLS.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
FOUR FASTEST HORSES TO RACE

IL is proposed TO pit Cresceus. The Alb
bot, Charley Herr and Boralma against
each other. and settle the question of
which Is the fastest trotter i'm the world.
A. J. Welch has offered TO bring Off the
big sweep-stakes race at Hartford, Conn,
next summer. The conditions will be
sl25o a corner. with $4,000 added. The
first races viii be on Labor Day. with
Crcsceus against The Abbot and Charley
Herr against Boralma.
George ketcham, owner OF Cresceus,
said: "T will enter Cresceus. I'm every
class and stake TO which he is eligible
through the Grand Circuit this year"
In regard to the proposition OF the man.
agemont OF Charter Oak Park tor s25.-
600 sweepstakes race among The Abbot
Charley Herr. Crcsceus and Boralma, the
track to put up $1,000 Thomas w. Law
son. the owner OF Boraims. said last
night:
Il agree 10 the general proposition and
think IL a good thing. II the other three
agree ] am perfectly willing 10 enter Bo-
ralma. but think a track can be found
that will offer more than $4,000. I'm fact
/ will guarantee TO find track that will
put up a purse OF $4,000 or $4,000 under
the conditions named.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-03-15
NEW ORLEANS DACES

An unusual amount OF interest was CEN
tired I'm the six furlongs hendicap at the
New Orleans races yesterday. Wild Pir-
ate, Senator O'Brien's Crescent City
Derby candidate. was given his final try
out for Saturdays race in this event, and
he clearly demonstrated that he is head
and shoulders over any OF the 3-year-olds.
The speediest delegation OF sprinters
We're pitted against the Derby horse. and
he was giving from 1--WE 10 twenty-five
pounds 20 everything In the race. OF last,
ne gradually worked his way through the
field, and In fierce drive was only beaten
nose at the post by Eleanor Howard, a
4-year-old mare.
The Derby field will probably be made
up as follows: Wild Pirate. il5 Van Du-
SEM; Varro, il2 (Caywood); Picador, 1l5
CWinkneldD: Choice lis (Walsh); Henry
Clay Rye, lis (cochran).
Wild Pirate will be the favorite, no
matter what track conditions prevail. and
judging by the race he ran yesterday It
viii only be = question Of how far he will
win.
The crowd out was a large one and the
betting was very heavy. Three favorites
and three second choices were returned
winners, and the books were hard hit. All
bets were declared of on the first race
shortly after the betting was posted.
Helmet, one of the starters, broke down
Wnlie beinR warmed up ana was scratch
cd. The race was won by the favorlte,
Woodtrice. in a gallop, from Col. Gay.
Summary:
First race, furlongs--Woodtrice. los
tSlack), 10 !, won; Col. Gay, iG (W.
kiley), 10 TO ]. second: rillie W., 102 (Mc-
Cann}. third. Time i:SS.
Second race, mile and 20 yards-Eitho-
lin. III (Van Dusen), IL 20 5. won: Hons
wurst. l07 Dupee), Q TO 5. second; Phid
las, ia Cochran, third. Time 1:50.
Third race. 1 mile and 20 yards-J. II.
Sloan, III Uendry), Q to 10. won; Lack
man, ia Dupee). . 10 :, second; Georgia
Gardner, lo2 (Slack), third. Time l;50.
Fourth race, handicap, furlongs-
Eleanor Howard. ~ (Cochran). 4 10 !,
won; Wild Pirate, 107 LANDRY. Is 10 !,
second; Thurles, 95 (Gormley). third.
Time LIZ.
Fifth race, ga furiongs-Petit Maitre.
lis (Slack), TO /, won; Judge Masee. lis
CWalsh). 10 TO 1. second: Lady Curzon,
1i0 Cochran, third. Time l:25.
Sixth race, furlongs-Miss Golightiy.
1o3 (O'Brien), TO ], won; Boomerack, los
(Cochranb, 1 10 ., second: Curtsey, joI
tBrennan), third. Time l:1s.