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The age-herald., 1901-10-18
THE GREAT ENTERPRISE
Of One of tho Greatest of Hardware
 Houses.


 The fire of early yesterday morning. which destroyed the stable of the May berry Hardware Company. as described in yesterdays Age-Herald. caused tho loss of sixteen valuable mules, all of which were burned; the fire having got such headway before it was discovered that it was impossible to rescue the anil ma1s, which were hitched in their stalls
 But notwithstanding this heavy loss of their draft mules every dray or delivery wagon of the mammoth Mayberry hard ware establishment in First avenue, be- tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, was running as usual yesterday, and none of the firms army of customers had to wait for the delivery of goods purchased. This. too, in the face of the fact that the coming of the cold spell has vastly in- creased the trade of the Mayberry Com pany in houshold hardware and furnish inss, from cooking ranges to teaspoons. and from mantels and grates to the tini- est brushes.
 This Is a remarkable evidence of the extraordinary enterprise of one of the largest, most complete and most enter prising hardware houses in the South. It is eloquent of the great spirit of indus trial activity that has made Birmingham the business town in this country.
 Tn connection with the disastrous sta- ble fire. the Mayberry Hardware Com pany begins today a Thirty Days Sale, as advertised elsewhere in the Age Her aid. and unprecedented bargains will be offered
The age-herald., 1901-10-18
BANKRUPT CASE IN FEDERAL COURT
 - 3. F. Roden 6 Co. Seek to Have Discharge Set Aside MARK ELLIS DEFENDANT Claimed That He Owned Lease-HeId Interest In Coal Lands When
 Schedule of Ills Assets 4 Was Made. 

Tn the United States Court yesterday Judge Toulmin heard argument in the bankruptcy case of B. r. Roden & Co. ct al. vs Mark Ellis.
 The plaintiffs are seeking to have set aside on the ground of fraud discharge in bankruptcy obtained by Ellis.
 The case involves some novel features. The referees report shows that on Jan uary 1. 1901, Ellis filed petition in bank ruptcy and was adjudged bankrupt. The law requires that in a petition for bankruptcy a schedule of the debtors assets must be attached The schedule attached by Ellis showed that his assets were wearing apparel of the value of s25 which he claimed to be exempt from the reach of creditors under the Alabama statutes.
 interest Tn Coal Lands.
 The referee says. however, that the evidence shows that the bankrupt and his uncle. Chris Ellis. owned a ieasehold interest in 600 acres of very valuable coal land in Walker county which they had leased on November 25. 1900, and that on January ?. 1901. they obtained another lease on 275 additional acres The value of the first lease was estimated by wit nesses at from 5000 to ssOOo and the sec- ond lease was sold in May. 1901, for $s7Bo. the bankrupt getting one half of the proceeds or s1s75 which he still has.
 The bankrupt testified that the first lease was of absolutely no value on January l. 1901. but disinterestsd wit nesses testified to the contrary.
 The referee recommended that the dis charge in bankruptcy be revoked and that Ellis be required to pay over the money received from the sale of his one- half interest in the lease.
 Judge Toulmin took the case under advisement.
 Iron Company Case Argued.
 The case of the Jones Valley Iron Com pany was also argued and taken under advisement
 This company was adjudged bankrupt and certain iron which was in their yards at the time was claimed by Rogers Brown & Co. It's value was $3oo0 and an injunction was obtained against It's re- moyal Rogers. Brown & Go. gave bond in this amount and were allowed to re- move the iron. Petitioners claim that the iron did not belong to Rogers. Brown 6 Co.,, and are seeking to recover.
The age-herald., 1901-10-18
EVAN WILLIAMS
 FOR FIRST BILL
AMERICAS GREATEST TENOR sE- CURED BY CHORAL SOCIETY FOR OPENING CONCERT DURING LATTER PART OF NOVEMBER.

The Birmingham Choral Society has succeeded in engaging Evan Williams for its first concert attraction. While the date has not been fixed 1t will probably be the latter part of November. Mr. Williams is Americas greatest tenor. He made grand hit at the May Festival In 1900 and he was the most popular artist at the Worcester festival last month.
 The festival chorus will take part in the concert and it will be called to as- semble at St. Pauls Hall next Tuesday night for rehearsal St. Paufs Hall will be used temporarily. The regular re- hearsal place later in the fall will be the Jesse French Music Hall in Judge Stiles new building in Third avenue.
 Rudolph Richter the well known musician, has been appointed solicitor and collector for the Choral Society. He win call upon the music lovers and citi- zens in general and President Lesser and Musical Director Guckenberger think he will find 1t easy to secure seven or eight hundred contributing members between now and the middle of November. The dues are only $5 year and this amount entities the contributor to two seats for each concert of the season, including the concerts of the next music festival
 MT. Guckenberger has decided to give the following brilliant choral works atv the festival. Flora Novissima," by Horatio Parker; 'The Skeleton in Arr mour," by Arthur Foote. and 'Consecra- ton of Music" by Dr. Elsenheimer of Cincinnati. The latter work was the prize composition at the Saergerfest last year. heimer have promised to attend the festival
 The festival date will be earlier than usual in order to accommodate Theodore Thomas who cannot come to Birming- . ham later than April 12.
The age-herald., 1901-10-18
RECORD IN o'NEAL CASE.
Court Clerk Gives a TranscrIpt of ver.
 dict, Etc.

Several days ago the Age-Herald pub lished from information an account of the killing by one Jap O'Neal, now deceased, of former Marshal Plosser of this city In this publication 1t was not the purpose of this paper to misstate facts or to do injustice to thafamily and friends of de- ceased. Further investigation shows that there was much conflicting testimony presented at the trial. but the legal in- vestigation and the final verdict of the jury must be accepted as truth of the case. and this is as follows, as taken from the records:
 Jap O'Neal was indicted at the spring term, 1889.
 Was tried on the s7th day of January 1888.
 Verdict: we, the jury find the defen- dant guilty of manslaughter in the sec ond degree and asses the punishment at and also assess fine of two hundred and fifty dollars. 1. W. Grosser, Foreman" Sentenced February 4. 1888. to hard la- bor for the county for one year as pun ishment, and 90 days for failure to pay fine; also additional term for the costs. Defendant paid his costs and got a short time pardon after he had worked twelve months and was discharged. He was trusty during his term of confine- ment and was allowed to spend from Sat urday night to Monday morning with his family. The hard labor was performed on the county roads.
 JOHN c. BRADLEY,
 Clerk Criminal Court
The age-herald., 1901-10-18
VERDICT FOR s7,soo.
Joseph Adams Awarded Damages--A
 Suit Over a Bull.

In the first division of the City Court Judge w. W. Wilkerson presiding, Joseph B. Adams was given verdict against the Alabama Great Southern Railway for $7,- 300. Plaintiff sued for s2O,000 clairping that he was permanently injured in a col lsion his back being so badly hurt that he would never be able to work.
 The case of J. w. Hawkins against the same road is on trial. Plaintiff Is suing for s1Oo damages for the alleged killing by defendant of a jersey bull. The de- fendant says the bull was deaf. dumb and blind and the plaintiff says he was 1 years old, young and sassy.
 In the second division of this court, Judge Charles A senn presiding. the case of the Christian Morlein Brewing Com pany against the Hammond Packing Company Is on trial. Plaintiff Is suing for rent and the matter in dispute is the value of certain fixtures.
The age-herald., 1901-10-18
IN CIRCUIT COURT.
The Tennessee Company Wins a Case.
 Scotty Mclean Fined.

In the Circuit Court the case of Richard Bennett pro ami against the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company result ed in a verdict for defendant. Plaintiff sued for $50O0 damages, claiming that he was a chainer on a tram car in one of defendants mines, and that he was thrown off and run over by the car. which cut off his leg.
 In the Criminal Court, Judge Samuel D.. Greene presiding, Scotty Mclean was convicted of violating the revenue laws and was fined $50 and costs. Frank Smith was convicted of assault and battery with a weapon and fined s1o0 and costs.
The age-herald., 1901-10-18
Candidate for Coroner.

Officer J. B. Cole of the police depart ment will probably be a candidate for the position of coroner should a vacancy oc- cur. MT. Cole has for number of years been connected with the department and for some time past has been detailed as a detective.
The age-herald., 1901-10-18
COTTON COMING IN.
The Local Market Is Fairly Active.
 @a. Receipts by RaiI.

The Birmingham cotton market is fairly active this week. Wagon cotton Is nov ing at the rate of about hundred bales a day and the receipts by rail amount to several hundred bales day.
 The prices yesterday ranged from "A to 77A cash for good middling, but factors paid and in some cases as high as S5s.
The age-herald., 1901-10-18
Forecast for Alnhama.

Washington, October 17.-Foliowing is the weather forecast for Alabama. Fair Friday and probably Saturday: light winds.
The age-herald., 1901-10-18
BLAMES PRESIDENT FOR
 DINING WITH A NEGRO

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The age-herald., 1901-10-18
THAT JOYFUL FEELING

With the exhilarating sense of renewed health and strength and internal cleanli- ness, which follows the use of Syrup of Figs, is unknown to the few who have not progressed beyond the oid-time m edi- cines and the cheap substitutes some times offered but never accepted by the well-informed. Buy the genuine. Manu- factured by the California Fig Syrup Go.
The age-herald., 1901-10-18

Lemp's Bottle Beer at all saloons
The age-herald., 1901-10-18
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham. October IT, Local observations during the 24 hours ending ?. m, Central time:
The age-herald., 1901-10-18

The beautiful Fairy Tale, Cinderella. is now intro duced with the marvellous Passion Play at the Fair Grounds.
The age-herald., 1901-10-18

MOVED. We are now at l8l2-l814 Third avenue. Jesse French Piano & Organ Go.
The age-herald., 1901-10-18

We make cuts. Age-Herald Engray. ing Go.
The age-herald., 1901-10-18

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

tion, though three or four of the Ja- panese battleshlps have certain quail ties of superior weight; one second class battleship. sixteen coast-defense ships, and twenty-three cruisers of the first class. or fully armored. Twenty three bat.ieships and twenty-three cruisers, therefore, may stand as the back bone of Russia's naval strength, a force well seconded by full comple- ments of coast-defense ships, second and third class cruisers. gunboats, tor pedo boats, torpedo destroyers. trans ports auxiliaries. and all that pertains to them. The Russian heavy guns are second to none. nd the batteries Of b. inch and 4.I-inch quick-firing guns leave nothing to wish for. The second- ary small-arr1 batteries are likewise perfectly equipped. The Russian war ships are, in fact. the most numerously armed in the world.
 This fleet was designed in the first instance for the purpose of defense. And for defense 1t is practically invin- cible. The very defects of Russia s naval position now become its quali- ties: the restriction of naval activity to two points-the Baltic and the Black Seals altogether in Russia's favor. She could hold either or both against considerably greater numbers and weight of ships. and would have the almost invincible forts of Sebastopol and Cronstadt as a base, to which the fleet. if menaced. could retire, and where 1t would be quite secure under cover of the enormous guns of the forts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
For the Benefit of All Who Lovs
 Music.

It is gratifying to note the number of people in Montgomery who have availed themselves of the opportuni- ties offered lately to make some ad- vancement in musical culture. The special price piano sale this season has been a boon 10 many who could not have owned an instrument otherwise. For the coming week there is probably no other, event, as important in musi- cal circles as the closing of B. E. Forbes's great Cut-Price Sale of Pianos and Organs This will be the last gen. uine inducement offered the public this season and will close next Saturday night. Our citizens have been wide awake to.these. bargains, and 1t Is ex- pected that many more homes will be blessed with musical instruments be- fore another week na sses N
 Brand new Upright Pianos, $lS1.5O; cash or easy payments.
 Pianos cheerfully played for those de- string to make selections.
 E. E. Forbes, Sole Agent for Chicker- ing Pianos and Mason & Hamlin Or gans, 26 Dexter Avenue, Montgomery. Ala. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Bicycles are a Nuisance.

There are several times in a mans life time when he Is vexed beyond req son. One of the times is when he is out for a good time con his bicycle') miles from home and breaks down, only to walk home in disgust. He loses his religion; he pulls at his mustache; he does several other things too nu- merous. to mention; then resolves that he will do away with his bicycle fur good. But when he finds out that Dave Todl is still at Todd's Gun Store where he can have his wheel made good as new. he makes a new resolu- tion and keeps his wheel.
 If you take the wheel to the right place, you will have no such break downs, as Todd's Gun Store is the right place. No job too badly broken up that we cannot repair.
 FOODS GUN STORE,
 Il N. Court St,
 adv. Sign Big Gun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Confederate Veterans special train to Memphis, May 27th, via M. & o. R. R. Leave S:30 a. m.
WILL GET NEW SCHEDULE. c. & I. Association Takes Matter
 Up with M, 6 O..

On May 9th, the Commercial and In dustrial Association took up the ques- ton of a new schedule with the Mo bile & Ohio Railroad, endeavoring to secure ore more favorable to Mont gomery c.ld the citizens along the line of the road. than the one now in ef- feet. The point was made that in the making of schedules some considera- ton was due the business community and patrons of the road who gave it traffic.
 General Manager Ackert at St. Louis immediately took the question up. ard on yesterday advised the Association that he had been looking into the mat ter, and that a new time table would be issued very soon. in which he hoped to take care of the people of Mont gomery.
 A meeting of the Board of Directors of the Commercial and Industrial As sociation was held last night. Consid- erable routine business was transacted and some important matters were dis cussed. Dr. c. L. Smith was elected a member
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
$500 WAS SUBSCRIBED
THE HOSPITAL FUND IS NOW
 $7,769.
Soliciting Committees Did Some Good Yesterday-Mr. Flowers Pledges $1Oo-Interest Continues
 in the Movement.

The Soliciting Committees for the Charity Hospital proposition did some good work yesterday and as & result Ss0e additional was pledged to the fund to provide a lot for the hospital. This brings the total up to $7,76s.
 The Committees will prosecute their work next week and it is expected and believed that the required amount of $1o,000 will have been subscribed by Saturday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
FINE PEACHES.

Good Prospect for a Large Crop.
 There has been great apprehension of a failure of the peach crop, on account of the unfavorable weather at a very critical period. If, however, some samples shown here by MT. J. A. Can teou yesterday are representative of the crop, a great abundance of the de- licious fruit will be gathered. Thoss brought to The Advertiser office by MT. Cantelou are as full sized as those picked in July. and delicious in taste. It is to be hoped that all other growers will be equally as fortunate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
TWO BUILDINGS SOLD.
Property on Commerce Street Pur chased by Gerson & Sons for
 S54,OOO.

The buildings, numbers 35 and S7 Commerce Street now occupied by liar risons Cafe. and the Mabson Hotel and the Capital City Insurance Com pany. was purchased from the latter yesterday by A. Gerson & Sons, for $54.OO0.
 It is understood that the Messrs. Gerson & Sons bought the property as an investment. The buildings are three-story. modern structures and gre located in the center of the business portion of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
For the Finest HAVANA CIGARS, wholesale or retail, go to Hermann Ross, M'f'r., No. g N. Court St. If
A Conservative Elected.

London. May 25.-The Hon. G. O. Gore. Conservative. has been elected to Parliament for the West Division of Shropshire, succeeding Stanley Leigh ton. Conservative. deceased. MT Cores majority over Allan Bright. Liberal, was 1,0S6 in a total vote of 1858. At the previous election MT. Leighton was returned without opposition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
S2.5O, $500 AND S3.5O

Our three big specialties in Oxford Ties. Made of genuine Pat. Vic Kid, in light turn soles, or heavy ex' tension edges. Both Opera anc French Heels. Every Lady requested to call and see them.
 St BULLOCK & FLEMING.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

s man is often called that owes his chief attraction to personal neatness. A man who is we'll groomed and ar rayed in sp>tless lined with clear finish on it. such as we lay on so ar tictically. has a charm that is ire sistible to tho fastidious. Have your linen laundered at the Montgom- cry Laundry and try lady killing after wards
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
If the Baby Is Gu

If the Baby Is Cutting Teeth
 Be sure and use that old and well-tried remedy, Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup, tor children teething. It soothes the child softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie and Is the best remedy tor diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
IRON BEDS.

We have just received large ship ment of Iron Beds that we can please you both in designs and prices. See our line before you buy.
 ELLIS 6 GAY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
NORTH STAR REFRIGERAToR.

NORTH STAR REFRIGERATOR.
 The best and cheapest refrigerator made; walls filled with granulated cork, the only substance that will not settle and leave walls at top without any filling. No experiment when you buy a North Star. You get the best made Refrigerator with guaranteed results.
 For sale only by ELLIS & GAY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
1t is Now Lord Milner.

London. May 25.-Sir Alfred Miner, on his elevation to the peerage which was announced yesterday. takes the title of Lord Milner of Capetown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

For stiff neck there is nothing better than a free application of Chamber lain's Pain Balm. It quickly relieves the stiffness and soreness, effecting a complete cure. For sale by E. G. Fow- Ter, Druggist. -adV.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
SOME NEW THINGS

For Babies, Children and Misses, in Sandals, Ties and Southern Buttons, See our new Red Slippers with black trimmings for children. Price, 75c. and $1.oO pair.
 St BULLOCK 6 FLEMING.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

CRUMBS OF COMFORT. A big line of Easy Footwear for men and women with tender feet. St BULLOCK 6 FLEMING.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
ACCIDENT INSURANCE.

WE ISSUE ac ,ident and fire insurance in first-clas companies; lowest rates write or call. M. H. Stuart & O., Req Estate and Insurance. 24 Commerce St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

SALESMAN-Wanted by June 18th trav- eler for labama and Missh:sippi: na atural ability and aptnezs will count for more than experience; high commission con- tract; staple line: references. bond and entire time required: only men of ability need apply. E. L. Rice, g Congress St., Detroit. Mich. -s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

Advertisement will be inserted in this column, under any classified heading, at these rates: Twenty-Five cents for twenty-five words or less, each insertion, and one cent per word for twenty-five words or over, each insertion. Cash must accompany each advertisement. < . . .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
FIRE INSURANCE.

FIRE, INSURANCE-We represent few of the largest insurance companies, writ lowest rates: business solicited. Chand- Ter & Douglass.
 FIRE INSURANCE-Pol!c written on all kinds of merchandise. onlce furniture, libraries. household goods, buildings and residence property. Call on W. c. Holt: WE HAVE recently secured the agency of the Standard Life and Accident ln- furnish our friends and patrons with the very hest s.ckners and ac 'ident insur- ance policies at lowest rates; We issue accident tickets to those contemplating frin for the Summer Charles & Nelson. insurance and Real Estate, 16 S. Perry St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

AN INCOME of $l.O0O per year can be se- cured by any one who will take the trou- ble to investigate our plans; no gold mine, oil well or gambling scheme; s.m- pie. straightforward business proposition. The Jumiapa O.. 615-621 Fullerton Bldg, St Louis, Mo bo ''S4OO FOR S1'-Learn about quick for tunes in oil: small investments; infor- matiOn costs nothing; illustrated booklet with maps and photos free. Great North ern oil Company, OK TIA, Seattle. Wn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

Russia's Present Naval Strength.
 American Mcnthly Review of Reviews.
 Russia's fleet consists of twenty-two 0rst-class battleships, yielding to none Id the world in excellence and perfec-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

TRAVELLING salesman wanted for es- tablished house; no technical Knowledge necessary. but simply all around hustler of good appearance and address: first required; references. Box 3s4. Detroit.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

wANTED-Salesmen for cigars; experi- ence unnecessary; new plan: extraordi- nary inducements to customers making sales easy; big money. Consumers Ci- gar Co, 634 Seventh St, St. Louis, Mo.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
LOST, SPRAYED OR STOLEN.

LOST-TwO mules. one cream and one mouse-colc red about 10 hands high. Suit able reward will he paid fec their return to 231 Martha St. th-sII
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

BY OLD established house experienced travelling salesman of good appearance and address: best of references and bond required; must be an all around hustler; permanent position. Address Box 5l4.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

Morgan Goes to London. Paris, May 25.-Mr. J. P. Morgan has zone to London.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

sALEsMEN-To sell perfumes, toilet soapg, etc., to dealers; $10O monthly and expenses. experience unnecessary. Plu- mer Perfumery Co.,. St. Louis. Mo.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

TO LAND OWNERS-We want to buy a good farm in this county; if you want to sell, give us a good description and your best cash price. F. N. Kohn & Son, 26h Commerce St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

SCoTT'S Hoof Paste. the best remedy known for cuts. bruises, gals, etc., on horses, mules or cows: we know 1t to be all right. B. M. Washburn, 119 Com merce St. -...-.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

ACREAGE AT A sACRIFICE-Near Pelham St. on south side Hall St., going north. we offer five acres for 5000; you may make $2,OO0 out of this or you may moi make but $1,00O; in the same neigh borhood we are refusing offers of $20O for 5O-foot lots; we are instructed to sell this property by Wednesday. and make the price so that it must go. r. M. Kohn & Son, 2615 Commerce St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

FOR SALE-Several five and six-room dwellings, on Perry. Court, Virginia Ave, Clayton Park, Martha and Hammer Sts., from $1, 800 to $2,000; there are some good investments in this list, or nice homes, on winch we can make easy terms if de- sired. Thomas < Gunter.