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Endorse Cunningham.-At meet ng of Bricklayers' Union last night w. c. Cunningham was endorsed for membership on the Board of Educa- tion. Resolutions were passed and will be sent to the Board of Aldermen.
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oundersrath Declines.

Berne, December 1.-The Bundesrath has declined to approach Great Britain on the subject of the. concentration camps in South Africa, taking the ground that it might. be interpreted as unwarranta able inter.erence in the af- fairs of a foreign country.
The age-herald., 1901-12-18

Files Suit for $1o,ooo-suit was filed yesterday in the Circuit Court for $10,000 by J. P White, administrator of the estate of Bob Peake, against the Kansas City, Memphis and Bir- mingham Railroad.
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iHoIulIS. lnty were accompanied by MISS Ruby Moore, J. G. Sharon and J. R. Moore. The bridal party are stopping at the Florence for few days
 Florence Hotel Arrivals S. R. Hanford. Chicago; J. D. Patterson, Atlanta; R. D. Gum, Cinclnnati; Thomas Cross, Balti- more; w. E. Clayton and wife, Englan0e w. E. Howart, Memphis; H. D. Morris and wife, Detroit; E. Harkins and wife. Fayatte; Wood Davenport, Pennsylvania; J. L. Jones, Atlanta; D. A. DeHart, Greenville, Ill.,; L. A. Fealy, Cullman; Andrew Hall, Georgia; H. F. sharon and wife Cincinnati; Miss Ruby Moore, Liv- ingston J. G. sharon, Quincy; Bob Moon, Meridian; H. c. Pepper Chattanooga; M w. Mount, B. B. Sallomon. New York: J. M. Prestwood, Tuscaloosa: s. O. Hark- ness, Lexington, Ky; A. M. Sullivan, Missouri; R. D. Wall, Memphis E. F. Hawkins. Baltimore; A. W. Knowles, Huntsville; A. F. Lathrop. Washington: H. A. Culpeper, Tuscaloosa; M A. Will son. New York City: J. H. Newberger and wife, Virginia; G. L. Msckey, North Carolina; E. c. Campbell Nashville; w T. Bush, A. Doggren, R. B. Lester, De- troit; w. R. Bynum, Springfield. Ohio; c. w. Appleby, Fayetteville, Ark; 1T. Porchmon, Missouri; c. J. Hudgins. Greenville, Ill.,; E. Beal Cincinnati; A. c. Heggin, New York; J. B. Simpson. Macon; J. G. Mcdonald, Memphis F. G. Cary, St. Louis; M. l.. Spivy, Connecti- cut; R. P. Spalding. St. Louis; B. J. Far rell, Kentucky; Abe Foote. New York: J A. De Hartly, Greenville Miss; J. M. Pond, Rockford H.; l.. B. and J. E. Pond Rockford Ill.,. M. L. Brown. Bre- mon, Ga; J. T. Henry, Springfield. Tenn. i; Walter Hoffman, England; H. C. Jones. Richm ond, Va. M. G. Shipp, Albertvilie Ind; J. H. Boyle, Wisconsin: T. H. Mc- Michael Cuba; F. J. Marshall College Park. Ga; F. E. Kingsley. Baltimore; W. F. Park. Nashville; B. J. Miller South Carolina
The age-herald., 1901-12-18

Petitions in Bankruptcy.-Two pc titions for bankruptcy were filed yes terday in the clerks office of the United States District Court Jordan c. White is liable for SIS and has no assets, and Green Banks is liable for SIP.
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present office arranged The heating de. partment is also being improved.
 Joseph T. Wiley, law agent for tha Southern Railway. with headquarters in Atlanta. is in Birmingham for several days. He is Investigating a number of local cases in which the road is inter- ested
 A rumor to the effect that the South ern Railway would transfer its branch from Selma to Meridian to the Louisville and Nashville Company is being circulat- ed from Demopolis. Local agents for both roads say they know nothing of the transfer, if there is one. They do not have much faith in the report, thinking it only idle gossip.
The age-herald., 1901-12-18
THE CITY.

Marriage Licenses. - Marriage Ii, censes were issued yesterday to James Gilbert and Miss Theresa Paterson B. o. Buckalue and Miss Turie Downs
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E. w. Craigen the night clerk of the Florence Hotel leaves today to accept a position in Washington. He will be suc- ceeded by c. E. Gilliland. former night clerk of the Calhoun Hotel in Anniston.
The age-herald., 1901-12-18

Morgan Hearing.-As soon as the preliminary trial of R. D. Coffman. charged with the killing of the Rev. Mir Bradford, is completed before Judge Benners, George w. Morgan. charged with embezzlement, will be given preliminary hearing before the same justice of the peace.
The age-herald., 1901-12-18
New Cars to EnsIey.

Within a few days a number of cars will be put on the Ensley electric line and a new ten minute schedule made. The present schedule is twenty minutes.
The age-herald., 1901-12-18

MT H. F. Sharon, Jr., and wife arrived in Birmingham last night from Livings- ton. where they were married yesterday morning. They were accompanied by Miss Ruby Moore, J. G. Sharon and J. R. Moore. The bridal party are stopping at the Florence for a few days.
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Notes and Personals.

Captain J. M. Falkner. attorney in this district for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company, was in Birmingham yesterday. Captain Falkner is just now giving much attention to the question of good roads. His headquarters are in Montgomery.
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PERSONAL.

Wesley M. Smith left today for St. Pet ersburg, Fla, and Brandon. Miss. to spend the holidays.
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WE CARRY SOME FIRE LIQUORS

in jugs, from a half gallon to two gallons. They are warranted pure, just as they came from the distillery, from $2.0O per gallon to $6.00 gal. lon. Also, full line of wines, from 75c per gallon to $3.00 per gallon. Jug goods are good goods to buy and good goods to drink.
 Telephone No. 127, either phone Free delivery.
 STAG SALOON, JUG AND BOTTLE HOUSE,
 Third Avenue and Twentieth Street.
 TOM RENsFoRD & BRo.,
 Proprietors.
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HEALTH
 lN SURAN CE

The man who insures his life is wise for his family.
 The man who insures his health Is wise both for his family and himself.
 You may insure health by guard- ing it. 1t is worth guarding. At the first attack of disease, which generally approaches through the LIVER and mani- fests itself in innumerabIe ways TAKE Tutt's Pills And save your he aIth.
The age-herald., 1901-12-18

Disposes of Mortgaged Property.- Frank Hawkins, negro, is in the Jef ferson County jail in default of bond of $500, charged with false pretensea and .disposing of mortgaged property He was arrested by Deputy Sheriff J c. Burgin and bound over by Justice of the Peace William Grady.
The age-herald., 1901-12-18

Assistant General Passenger Agent Alex Hinton of the Frisco system IS In Birmingham from St. Louis. He IS in- vestigating local conditions with refer ence to appointing a successor to c. M. Billheimer who recently resigned from the position of city ticket agent
 E. ]. Walker, travelling passenger agent for the Cincinnati. Hamilton and Dayton with headquarters in Atlanta, is in Bir- mingham. He was formerly city ticket agent for the Seaboard Air Line in At lanta, and is widely known in railroad circles.
 The Frisco system train due at S:5S D. m. was one hour and thirty minutes late yesterday; the Louisville and Nashville going south one hour late and the South ern from Greenville two hours late.
 The work of adding another ticket win dow to the present office at the Union passenger station is progressing rapidly. The place for the window has been cut on the outside. and an extension of the
The age-herald., 1901-12-18

Buys Baptist Paper.-The Baptist Evangel has been purchased by the Rev. Frank Willis Barnett. and will be run by him when consolidated with the Southern Baptist MT. Barnett offered to buy the Alabama Baptist which is published in Montgomery but the offer was refused.
The age-herald., 1901-12-18

Building Permits.-City Engineer Kendrick has issued building permits to E. E. Williams for the erection of a two-story addition to store at 2120 Second avenue at cost of $1,000; and to E. Vaxendale for the erection of a one-story frame dwelling in Twenty fifth street, between Avenues F and G, at a cost of $500.
The age-herald., 1901-12-18

Property to Satisfy CIaim.-Sherifs Burgin yesterday sent one of his dep uties to levy on the property of W. P, Campbell, a grocer and general mer. chant, in North Birmingham, but he could not be found. The deputy, how, ever, took the property and it will be sold at auction to satisfay claim of the McLester & VanHoose Company,
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$ s LOVEMAN $ @ $ ;; $ 5$:. $:s LOVEA1AN, s$. % $:
 JOSEPH & LOEB. JOSEPH & LOEB.
The Christmas Directory.
Gut this out for convenience.

Gut this out tor convenience.
 Jewelry and S1lverware, main floor, front Books, Calendars, Cards and Stationery main ht Gifts for men, including Slippers main hoor thi Cut Glass, Erica Brack and Novelties of all kin Toys, second floor,
 Leather Goods Handkerchiefs, Perfumery and T Carpet Sweepers, second floor Christmas Furniture third floor.
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Furniture and Carpets Damag
 Nights Rain.

The storm Friday night damaged several ings and furniture the roof became damaged ar floor from where it dripped to the third floor till we can, an inventory of the damaged merchandls be disposed of by private sale.
 As soon as the Cristmas rush is over-pf cember-the goods will be ready for sale.
 A further announcement, containing full papers.
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little girls who talk to him. The windows ready will everybody who appreciates artistic
  The will tconedu ring h a
The age-herald., 1901-12-18

Santa Claus was stormed up in the blizzard ( children before but he is here now, on the second all the little boys and girls, between and every tell him what you want and see him. Do
 because there lots of little boys and girls who W
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-12
DENIAL BY SENATOR MeLAURIN.
= Reported Application TO Enter
Republican Caucus.

Senator McIlaurin OF South Carolina,
this morning emphatieaIIy denied the
correctness OF the report that he had by
letter applied for permission to enter
the Republican caucus of the Senate.
I have made no such application, "
said The Senator and furthermore I
would under no circumstances take such
a step.
The Senator declares that ne alone Of
the representatives in washington OF his
State is carrying out the wishes Of his
party Is officially expressed. In support
Of his contention he exhibited copy OF
the platform Of the South Carolina STATE
Democracy Of 1899. which instructed its
Representatives in Congress TO keep
aloof from party caueuses, by reason OF
The attitude OF the party of that State
upon certain measures.
It has been learned that Senator
McLaurin had been sounded" upon his
willingness to enter the Republican
caucus. To these advances the Senator
expressed his appreciation. but retter-
ated and emphasized his public utter
ances Of a few days ago, in which he an
nounced his willingness 20 enter either
Of the party caucuses upon certain ques-
items. but that in accordance with the
wishes OF his constituents he desired TO
maintain the integrity of his independ-
crrp
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-12

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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-12
ROCK ISLANDS PRESIDENT.
w. b. Leeds Chosen to Succeed Hr.
HurdN-

NEW YORK. Dec. Iz.-The resignation
of President Hurdy. OF the Rock Island
has been accepted by the directors. and
William B. Leeds has been elected his
successor. The change in the presidency
is said TO be due 10 the demand Of the
Noores. that their interests lie more
closely looked TO-
William B. Leeds has been associated
with the Moore interests ever since they
started the American Tin Plate Company
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-12
LONGER DAYS COMING.

Future WorkinEmen Ma Have to
Face Another Problem.
CHICAGO. Dec. 17.-Sixty million years
hence. according TO Sir Robert Ball. the
famous astronomer, day VIII be about
twice As long as It is now or ii other
words. it viii take the earth approximate
II forty-efght hours TO revolve on It's axis
instead Of tWenty-fOuT.
This is based upon the theory that an
equal number Of years ago the day was
olIxA@44 - fCUg as II is now
Sir Robert Bail gave lecture in Stude-
baker Hall last night under the direction
Of the University of Chicago Lecture As
ISOLATION. taking for his subject Tine
sn.I TIL,
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VIme 1IindeIcR to Read.

The regular meeting Of the District
Woman's Suffrage Association viii be held
at S o'clock this evening in Scottish Rite
Hall 1907 G Street northwest. Nine.
MindcIen viii read a translation from the
Home Life Of Count ToIstOy- She VIII
appear in the garb of a Russian peasant
and viii pour real Russian tea for those
present She viii also exhibit q coIlec-
ZION OF native embroideries-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-12
sMUGGLED THE BOUNDARY.
Pillars are Gene and Authorities
Think Them stolen

OTTAWA, Dec. I2.-Oficial exauina-
ton Of the monuments marking the
boundary line between Canada and the
United States shows that many have dis
appeared along the frontier Of New York
State.
This condition. 1t is held by the Gus
toms authorities here, is not due 10 &C
cident nor 10 the ravages of time but 10
design. as the monuments are iron pillars,
which are practically indestrucubIe and
not easily dislodged- Their absence,
therefore. suggests removal. probably by
Smugglers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-12
TEXAN AFTER THE BRITISH.
visits View Orleans for Purpose of
Stopping MuIe Shipments.


NEW ORLEANS. Dec. Nv. W. Wal
lace, a representative Of the CattIemen's
Federation Union OF Texas, has arrived
here to stop. if possible. the shipment Of
American mules and muleteers TO the
British army in South Africa.
1t IS not a question Of Dro-Boer with
Us. said Mr. Wallace, but a violation Of
unionism. We want to see union rules
and union protection thrown around the
men who are going TO South Africa in the
service Of Great Britain to lock after the
mules The Texas union, which is very
strong, proposes to have some say IN the
matter Of wages paid the muIeteers and
the treatment granted them"
WafIdce'S object seems 10 be to organ
lie a cattlemen's or mUleteer's union here
and threaten the British Government with
opposition Of union labor If 1t hires any
other than union muIeteeTs 20 look after
the mules shipped from this port
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-12
TRANSATLANTIC TRAFFIC.
Managers of Principal Lines Meet to
Form Agreement.

HAMBURG. Dec 12-The principal
transatlantic steamship lines directors
have held a meeting at Cologne in order
to reach traffic arrangement
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-12
Marriage licenses issued.

Paul simpson. Anacostis. d c, and
Cora L Smell New York city
John T Porter and Nagdalene Shep-
herd.
William J. Moekaboy ara Sarah Boyd.
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GAGGED THE SCHOLARS.
stuffed Towels Into Mouths to stop
Their Tongues.

CHICAGO, Dec 12.-By stufing towel
into the bad boys mouth the school
teacher manages to enforce discipline
Such is the discovery, and. according TO
admissions made in Justice Rhoades' pTi-
vate court. IL has been utilized bA at
least TWO teachers in Chicago's public
schools
Its the only way 10 keep the boy from
talking said the school ma ans who ap-
peared as defendants
The Justice dismissed the case He
held that because Of legal restrictions IN
the way OF corporal punishment II was
sometimes necessary for teachers 10
adopt means out CT the ordinary
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-12
SILVER MEDALS FOR SOLDIERS.
How Representative Cowherd Would
Honor Spanish War Veterans.

Honor Spanish War Veterans.
Every soldier Of the United States who
served in the Spanish-American war shall
have silver medal
This is the purpose Of q bill introduced
in the House by Representative Cowherd
of Missouri.
It directs the Secretary of War 10 de-
liver such a badge Of such design as he
may approve. TO every officer and enlisted
man who served in the army during the
Spanish var
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-12
FIRE DESTROYS HOTEL.
several Injured in Ford City Fire,
and one Eian Is Missing

FORD CITY. Pa. Dec. 12-The Fifth
Avenue Hotel, with contents, was de
stroyed by FIRE OF mysterious origin at ]
o'clock this morning, causing loss Of
$50 COO: fully insured.
\ guest named Dumont is missing
Many of the guests and hotel employees
were compelled TO jump from second and
third floor windows
These most seriously injured are E
E Hammond, night Waterman; A l.
Aronson. merchant: George Richards and
lanes kirk SIX others received less Sc
T-iors injuries
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BLOOD PURIFIED
Medicine Free As the Air You
Breathe-An Honest Offer Rem
cdy Cures Deep Seated, Oh
Stfnate Blood Troubles
Makes the Blood Pure
and Rich.

Does Your skin Itch and Burn3 Do
Your Homes Aches Have Xeu
PimpIes or EruDtiOnS: Are Your
Joints Painful or SyvOIIent
Have You BoiIs or CarbuncIes.
Are Your Muscles Swollen.
HIVE You ScaBs OF Scales:
Ulcers: Eating Sores:
ScroEuIs. Eczemas Often
sive Catarrh or Chronic
rheumatism.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-12
BURNS PROVE FATAL.
Aged and Crippled Woman'a Cloth
ing Catches Fire


Mrs 4IiIIard Hickman died at the
Freedman-s Hospital shortly before 10
o'clock this morning as the result Of burns
received while lighting fire last night at
her home, 7IS Sheridan Street northwest
She was seventy years old and for years
her left side has been almost completely
paraIyZed-
About 4:30 O'Clock yesterday evening she
tried to light a fire in a stove The flames
caught TO her clothing and before neigh
bors could reach her in response TO her
cries she was terribly burned.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-12
DECLINES OFFER
Athletic Director Donovan Not to
Come TO Georgetown.

BOSTON. Dee. 12.-Wiliam F Donovan,
athletic director at Worcester Academy.
has refused an offer 10 take charge OF ath-
Ietics at the University OF Georgetown
and another big offer from the University
Of Syracuse
4 substantial salary was offered by
Georgetown. but as he started in coach
ing The academy boys at the opening OF
the school year. he feels II a duty 10 see
tbam through until June.
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FooTBALLIsT FOR MAYOR.
-ouns Exponent of the Strenuous

Young Exponent of the Strenuous
Life Nominated in Indiana
MARION. Ind. Dec 12--Harry A
StoveI has been nominated for mayor by
the Republicans He IS but twenty-four
years old and is the star player Of the
local football team.
StoveI served in the One Hundred and
Sixtieth Indiana Infantry in Cuba, and
was twice promoted AS the city is over
xheImingIy Republican,. his nomination
Is equivalent 10 an election
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-12-12
1.50e Miles Passed.

The /, 500-mile mark was passed al 90
o'clock this morning with MeEachern IN
the lead a pace Of less than Is miles
an hour was averaged by the riders be
tween midnight last night and o'clock
this morning
Tom Han stole q lap on the rest Of the
riders in the six day race at T:45 o'clock
this morning
He quietly left the string at the press
enclosure railing. and in a quarter Of
mile of the most wonderful riding ever
witnessed in a six-day race, made the
lap. notwithstanding the hardest work on
the part Of all the other riders. McEach-
ern in particular. to prevent it
This put the Halt cLaren team with
in three laps OF the leaders
Ten O'Clock Score
The 10 o-cIock-score was: Nalthour
and NcEachern. 1851 miles, 8 laps; Nun
70 and Newkirk. 1851. 6; Maya and VIII
son 1851. 6: Mclean and Butler, l,76l,
& Fisher and Chevalier, 1851, 8; Bah
cock and Turville, 1861, .; Samuelson
ana King. SOL. 4; Lawson and Juius'
1861, 3: Hall and McLaren, I-9el' >.
Jaak and Fredericks. 1861. :
The record for the eiguty-seSond houI
Is .59q miles and 3 laps
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SIX-DAY RACE
CONTINUES CLOSE
LAP STEALING THE FEATURE.
Hail Succeeds in Getting Away From
abe BuncI-Four Teams
Grinding on Side
by Side

NEW YORK, Dec 12--The big squirt
started by Robbie" Walthour last night
really broke the ice ana made the first
change in the relative positions Of the
teams that had taken place in over seven
" hours. 3dcLaren. ChevaIier. Freder-
icks. julius. and SamUeiscn lost laps N
that terrific pace. and the result was that
three American teams. with Butler and
Mclean, the Scoteh-American ccmbina-
ton. remained tied in the lead until
Fisher and Chevslier regained their lost
lap and placed themselves with the Lead
ers this morning Nat" Butler and his
partner. Mclean. gained a lap on the
bunch at midnight, in a terrific series OF
sprints. but the referee would not allow
this. as both men were On the track at the
same tine.
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!. !. : =.

The time is most unusual, The Import
that has been created by the trend of trad
has had its retatding infuent on the outg
surplus, we are going TO treat you to an 0,
Cañon City record., 1901-11-14
Primary Sunday School Work.

Mrs. J. A. Walker, of Denver who
is the superintendent of the primary
and junior work of the Colorado
Sunday School association, stopped
over between trains last Saturday to
meet the primary and junior workers
of this city. A very enthusiastic
meeting was held at the First Pres
byterian church and steps taken to
organize union Of these workers.
Mrs. Walker was returning from Sa-
Ida where she had been attending the
Chaffee county convention. While
here she was the guest of Mrs. H. E.
Smith, who has charge of the primary
work Of the First Presbyterian Sun
day school.
Cañon City record., 1901-11-14
A PhysicIan Testiars.

II have taken Kodoi Dyspepsia
Cure and have never. used anything
in my life that did me the good that
did," says County Physician Geo. w
Scroggs, of Hall county, Georgia.
Being physician | have prescribed
it and found it to give the best re-
suits" If the food you eat remains
undigested in your stomach it decays
there and poisons the system. You
can prevent this by dieting, but that
means starvation. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat. You need
softer from neither dyspepsia nor
starvation. The worst cases quickly
cured. Never fails. Palace Drug
Store, Geo. Pedley mgr.