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The age-herald., 1901-01-13
CHARLES AUSTIN
 KILLED AT MORRIS
Brother of Police Chief Shot
 Down by P. I. Suddeth
OCCURRED OVER "A REMARK
Personal Difficulty Between Them-Sud' deth Fled the Scene and Had Not Been Apprehended at an Early
 Hour This Morning.

Charles Austin, brother of Chief of Po- lice c. w. Austin of this city was shot and instantly killed at Norris a small station on the l.. 6 N. railroad, a few miles north of Birmingham at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon by P. F. Suddeth,a prosperous farmer of that section, in a personal diffi culty.
 The difficulty arose over certain remarks Suddeth is said to have made about Austin. Austin approached Suddeth and asked him about the matter and it is said used abusive language towards him. Suddeth told him he would see him later and left town going in the direction of his home two miles away. Arming himself with a revolver he returned to Morris, accompanied by his son, and re- newed the quarrel A few words passed and Suddeth drew his revolver and shot Austin through the heart. After being shot Austin grappled with Suddeth for the re- volver, but young Suddeth interfered and took charge of the weapon, the wounded man dying soon afterwards. Austin was unarmed
 Sheriff Burgin was notified of the killing and sent deputies to Morris to place Sud- deth under arrest, but when the deputies ar rived he had fled the scene and up to an early hour this morning had not been ap- prehended. A message from the sheriff s office, however stated that the man had been located and would probably be arrested before morning.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
HALF OUR ILLS ARE CATARRH. Proof From All Sections That Pe-ru-na Cures
 Catarrh Wherever Located.
Peruna Cures Catarph Wherever Located.
Peruna Not a Cure.All.

Peruna is not a"cure all ,; 1t cures just one disease-catarrh. But since catarrh is able to fasten itself within the differ ent organs of the body, so it is that Pe- runa cures affections of these organs. But we insist that Peruna cures one dis ease only. We claim that Peruna is the only internal, scientific remedy for ca tarrh yet devised. We claim that ca- tarrh is 8 systemic disease; that is to say, it inyades the whole system. We claim that Peruna Is systemic remedy; that is to say, it eradicates catarrh from the system. Catarrh is not local dis ease; Peruna is not 8 local remedy. Since catarrh invades the system, only a systemic remedy can reach 1t. This is, in brief, our claim in assigning to the disease-catarrh-our remedy, Peruna.
 There is no medicine that can take it's place. Address The Peruna Medicine Co.,, Columbus, O. for free catarrh book.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
OUTLAW MAYOR
 OF PRATT CITY Race Close Between Barnard and Dickerson for Chief
 of Police

Pratt City, January 12.-(Special. )-After one of the hottest-contested elections ever held in this city w. J. Outlaw was today elected Mayor over E. J. Hudnall, the pres ent incumbent, and E. J. Lacey by the plu- rality of 15 votes.
 The vote for chief of police and city at torney is very much diveded, and up to a late hour tonight, it is not known who has won. The count will probably be finished early tomorrow morning. At 1 o'clock a. m. it was announced that for chief of po- lice w. H. Barnard and D. R. Dicksrson were running neck and neck. There was also a very few votes difference between J. B. Aird and O. B. Comstock in the con- test for city attorney.
 Though there was considerable exoite-
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
Indications Point to an Accept
 anCe of Terms
AN EARLY REPLY PROBABLE
It Is Argued That If England Had Con- templated Refusal the Cabinet s5 Would Have Said So
 At Once.

Washington, January 12.-Official infor- partment to the effect that the Hay Pauncefote treaty, as amended by the United States Senate is now under con- sideration by the British cabinet officials with view to formally determining wheth- CT the instrument in it's amended form shall be agreed to or not Beyond the fact that the document itself is now before the of- ficials for final action the State Depart ment is not advised, and there is no inti- nation at hand as to the probable result of the conferences now going on. That 1t is actually taken up gives promise that an answer one way or the other will be speedily forthcoming and that there will be no long-drawn-out delay over the ne- gotiations.
 The fact that the treaty is now being actively being considered in London, natur- outcome, but the State department is ur- able to confirm any of the rumors as to the probable acceptance. There is quite g prevailing feeling, however, unefhcia1ly ex- pressed by those who have followed the re- cent course of all affairs that the indfca- tions are favorable to an acceptance It was pointed out in this connection by an official that if a rejection was contemplated it would probably have been made at once, whereas the delay of about two weeks since the amended treaty reached the London for eign office gave evidence that there was a desire on the part of the cabinet officials there to consider the matter with much deliberation in the hope of bringing the two governments into agreement.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
Amputation Necessary.

As result of the carriage accident which befell her on the 9th of Decem. Der last, Mrs. R. H. Pearson was yes terday impelled to submit to surgical operation which resulted in the ampu- tation of her lower left leg, midway ba- tween the knee and ankle-Joint She was resting we'll last night, and the physicains anticipate her speedy re- oevery. The family physician, Dr. Wy at Hflin, assisted by Dr. Cunningham Wilson, performed the operation. Dr. George Brown and Dr. Sexton were also present. s--. --.-l-- -.--i =. :
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

Miss Jennie Johnson, Vice President Chicago Teachers Federation, SIS Lake Park avenue, Chicago, Ill, writes: "Among the different reme- dies I have tried when in need of a tonic none have helped me more than Peruna. I find it itespecially helpful in cases of catarrh of the stomach; it restores the functions of na- ture, induces sleep and builds up the entire system."
 Catarrh of the pelvic organs Is the bane of womankind.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

MT. F. E. Bracket, 8 Sable street, Medford, Mass, says: CT have been treating myself for catarrh for about twenty four years. During that time I have used many different kinds of medicine, but since using your medicines I find them far superior in every respect. The tonic effect of Peruna on me is truly won- derful. My wife uses and rec ommends Peruna."
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
McDonough store, and will take possession next week.
ALBERT ADLER'S REMAINS
Will Be Laid to Rest This Morning,
 Services at Residence.

The funeral of Albert Adler, who died Friday as the result of injuries sustained on Wednesday by falling through a tresitle near Cordova, will occur this morning at 10 o'clock from the family residence in Highland avenue.
 The services will be conducted by Rabbi uel, and the interment will be in the Jewish cemetery at Emon Ridge.
 The following gentlemen have been des- ignated as psll-bearers: Henry Barnard, Otto Marx. Emil Levi J. R, P. Durham. M. V. Joseph, Max Fies, E. H. Lopez, Lew Lazarus.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

Hon. Wm. A. Deane, Clerk of the city and county of San Franoiscoy in @ letter written from San Francisco, says:
 "I would not be without Pc. runa, as I have found it to be the best remedy for catarrhal complaints that I have ever used. I have tried most all of the so-called catarrh remedies advertised, and can consoien- tiously say that of all the rem edies for catarrhal complaints recommended to me none have been so beneficial as Peruna."
 Wm. A. Deane.
 Everybody is subject to ca tarrh. Peruna cures catarrh, acute or chronic, wherever located.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

Hon. Thomas Gahan, of Chi cago, H., member of National Com mittee of the Democratic party, writes as follows:"1 was afflicted with catarrh for four teen years and though I tried many remedies and applied to several doctors l was not able to find a cure. Finally I learned of the remedy, Peruna, through a friend who had used it. I took Peruna for twenty-two weeks, and am now entirely cured. I have every reason to think my cure permanent one, as ithas been a year since then. I can heartily recommend Peruna as catarrh remedy; it will cure when all other remedies fail"
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

Hon. George W. Smith, Member of Congress, in a re- ntletter from Murphysboro, H., to The Peruna Medicine Co.,, says the following in re- gard to Peruna for catarrh: Peruna Medicine Co.,:
 Gentlemen-I take pleasure in testifying to the merits of Peruna. I have taken one bottle for my catarrh and l feel very much benefited. To those who are afflicted with catarrh and in need of a good tonic I take pleasure in rec ommending Peruna.
 Respectfully,
 Geo. W. Smith.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

? Major Robert l.. Longstreet, who served on the staff of Gen. eral Lee, General Francis V. Greene, General Arnold, of the Regulars, and General Willis ton, in the late war with Spain, is the son of the great ex-Con- federate General. Major Long, street was mustered out in June, and he is now in Wash ington trying to get rid of the pernicious malarial fever which he contracted in Cuba. He found Peruna of benefit on hisreturn to the United States, and says the following in re- gard to the great catarrh cure and tonic:
 "I have taken Peruna as a tonic on my return from Cuban climate, and find it excellent"
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
CITY AFFAIRS.

The City Council will meet on Wednes- day night, and indications point to long and spicy session, important matters will come up for consideration. The Jones resolutions providing for two branches of the city legislature and veto power for the Mayor are to be taken up and other mat ters of more than ordinary interest. The legislative committee will meet again to- morrow night to further consider the ques- tion of amending the charter.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

ment during the day, no disturbances of a serious nature occurred.
 Ground is being cleared and lumber un- loaded on K C. railroad opposite to the yard of the Pratt City Lumber Company by residents of Prattville for the erection of blaming mill and woodworking plant. Machinery will be placed as soon as the building is up.
 At a recent meeting of the Knights of Pythias the following officers were in stalled: Past chancellor, J. H. Burden; c. C., Will Sise; V. G., Strother Key; mas ter of finance, W. R. Lee; master of exche- quer, James Meagher; prelate, s. Imman; master of arms, VIII Mason; inside guard, D. Brown; outside guard, c. D. Comstock.
 Reports from the trustees show the lodge to be in a splendid financial condition. It is also one of the strongest lodges in the city, numbering 137 members, all in good standing.
 On Monday night last the school board held a meeting att which there was a full attendance. Reports for December show the average attendance at the city schools about 700 Miss MeIver's resignation was recSived and immediate steps will be taken by the board to elect another teacher.
 Miss Minnie Dryman of Franklin, N. C., is the guest of her brother, M. " Dryman.
 Mss Kate Bridges and Miss Mary Hughes visited friends at Woodlawn to- day.
 There will be preaching at the Presbyte- rian Church tomorrow by Mr. Mohn.
 The Pratt City Democratic Club have rented quarters on First street over the
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
FAT JOB FOR DEANS.

H. A. Wilson, editor of the Birmingham Times, Republican paper published in this city, is authority for the statement that Senator G. B. Deans of Shelby County and one of the leading Populists of the State, will be appointed chief clerk to the collector uf the DOT of \ ohie
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
Neqro Ground to Death.

New Decatur, 5xnuary 12.-tspecial)- William Jackson, colored employe of the Louisville and Nashville shops, was ground to death under the wheels of switch en- zine in the Louisville and Nashville yards last night while walking up the tracks to his home in Decatur
 Jaeksons wife identified the mutilated remains thts morning.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
Lansdowne Has Papers.

Washington, January 12. - It appeared later that the advices of the State Depart ment were to the effect that Lord Lands downe, minister of foreign affairs, now has the papers in hand and was going over them carefully.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
TRADES COUNCIL TO MEET.

The Birmingham Trades Council will meet in regular session this afternoon, and several important matters will come before it. It is expected that every local will be represented.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
Band of Russian Gypsies.

Syracuse, N. Y., January 12.-A band of fifty Russian Gypsies have taken up their residence in this city for a couple of months, when they will go to Texas to establish a colony. They came from Bos- ton, where party of 300 landed three months ago. They will meet again in Chi cago and go south together.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
PROTECTION FOR
 LIFE AND LIMB Danger at Crossings Must be Minimized,
QUESTION BEING AGITATED
Stteet Railway Company Has Taken Extra Precaution to Protect Its Pa trons-Conductors Required to
 Lookout-More Interviews.

As result of the recent accidents at the railroad crossings in the city the Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power Company has taken extra precautions to ensure the safety of it's patrons. Now whenever one of the electric cars approaches a railroad crossing not only does the come to a stop as is required by law but the conduc- tor gets out and walks onto the railroad track to see if a train is coming in that di- rection. If he sees no train near enough to jeopardize the lives of the passengers he waves the motorman ahead. If he sees train neerby he signals to the motorman to wait until it passes.
 This additional safeguard should mini mize the danger at the many crossings in the city and will answer as a temporary relief. General Manager McClary is do- ing everything in his power to prevent a recurrence of the Twelfth and Ninth street accidents.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
BANK CLEARINGS.

Bank clearances yesterday were s15O,252.3 30 and for the week s1, ,o35, ,S52.S1. This is an in- crease of about 25 per cent over the corre- spending week in 1900 The clearances for the two weeks of the new year aggregate $2,5 ,0OO
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
GOES TO CINCINNATI.
of Congregation

Rabbi Morris Newfeld of Congregation Emanuel leaves this afternoon for Cincin- nati to attend the Twenty-flfth session, of the Union of American Congregations. :,
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

William Halls, Jr, vice-president of the Birmingham Realty Company left yester- day for St. Louis. He will return to Birm- Gngham about the middle of the week and remain several days before going to his home in New York
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
THE CITY
A DESTRUCTIVE INSECT.

The trees in the city parks are being killed by an insect and an effort is being made to destroy the pest.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

Among the arrivals at the Metropolitan Hotel yesterday were: G. T. Ely, New York; A. Goldman, New Orleans; l.. M. Washington city; Harry Wallenstein, New York; William Batten, St. Louis; aJ. B. Griffin, Meridian; L. Kennedy, Ha1eyville; William Hubert, Belle Ellen; Frank Joyce, Blocton; S. H. Larremer, TuscaloesasJ. D. Mulcahy. Montgomery; M. H. Mathews, Mississipppi; John s. Montgomerys New York; B. F. Stanley, Massachusetts,; E. c. Clark, Indianapolis; w. T. Hand. Ala bama; c. A. Wheelock, Nashville; B. W. Pendleton, Cincinnati J. W. Hunnicutt Alabama; W. E. Anderson. Houstoris Tex. ; W. c. Hunt, Knoxville; w. R. Thigpen, Georgia; A. r. Pickett, Cincinnati; w. E. Pescott city; Fl. L. Collins, Canton, O; ; H. Bresselwell, Cleveland, O.; P. D. Rob- erts, city; R. B. Davis, New York: c. G. Bruce, Cincinnat; Charles McAble. Atlan- ta; J. J. Dennard, city; A. H. Handy, Bes- semer; c. G. Taler, Swansea; G. w. Shell ling, Coalburg.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

c. w. Strain, travelling passenger agent of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birm- ingham road at Memphis, was in the city yesterday.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

P. A Boggan of the Ferd Marx estab- lishment left this morning for New York on a purchasing trip.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
Every Exertion a Task
 Every Care a Burden

There is failure of the strength to do and the power to endure; there is weakness all over" that is persistent and constant.
 The vital functions are impaired, food does not nourish, and the whole system is run down.
 A medicine that strengthens the stomach. perfects digestion, invigor- ates and tones is needed.
 What Hoods Sarsaparilla did for Mrs. L. B. Garland. Shady. Tenn. 1t has done for others. She took it when she was all run down-with- out appetite. losing flesh. and unable to do her work. It restored her appetite. increased her weight, and made her well and strong This is her own unsolicited statement. Moods Sas.sapas.iIxa Promises to cure and keeps the prom ise. The earlier treatment is begun the better r- begin 1t today.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

relief. General Manager McClary is do- ing everything in his power to prevent a recurrence of the Twelfth and Ninth street accidents.
 More Interviews.
 The question of protection at these dan gerous crossings continues to be generally discussed. The following interviews were gathered yesterday by reporters for the Age-Herald:
 FRANK V. EVANS, former Mayor of Birmngham-The crossing question is in which every citizen of Birmingham is interested and should be given earnest con- sideration with the view of minimizing as far possible the danger to human life and limb Watchmen or gates should be maintained t these crossings, as thou sands of lives are daily placed in jeopardy.
 w. R. GUNN, nominee for alderman from the Fifth Ward-"I am not prepared to say just what should be done, but think that the authorities should use every means to protect people at these crossings. l think that gates tine best solution of the question:
 MAJ CARLEs H. ALLIsoN-"I think underground crossings are the best solu- ltion. bridge means a great distance for vehicles to climb up as bridge not only has to be high enough for trains to pass under it, but high enough for train with a man standing on top Of 1t to pass under. An underground way may cost a little more to start with, but is the cheapest in the long run, as a bridge has to be kept painted and in repairs"
 GEORGE B. TARRANT-"I heartily con- cur with the Age-Herald in its efforts to obtain some protection to the public at grade crossings I think they are very dangerous and that something should be done to make them safer. As to the exact remedy I would not undertake to say as have not investigated the matter"
 POSTMASTER J. w. HUGHES, . when asked as to what ought to be done to avoid accidents at grade crossings, said: "I think the solution of the question should be gates which will be a protection to both the pub lie and to the railroads"
 c. R. JOHNSON-'T think grade crossings very dangerous. They ought to have gates by all means. The Twentieth street cross- ing is particularly dangerous"
 ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY J. W. Davidson-"I think the stand the Age- Herald is taking is the proper one. The people all agree on this question and are certainly interested. It is the duty of the city to protect the lives of it's citizens aud If there Is no ordinance on this Subject the city should pass one.'
The age-herald., 1901-01-13
PERSONAL.

Col. B. H. Nicholson of Attalla is in the city en route to Montgomery.
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

c. R. JOHNSON-'I think grade crossing. very dangerous. They ought to have gates by all means. The Twentieth street cross. ing is particularly dangerous"
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

POSTMASTER J. w. HUGHES, A when asked as to what ought to be done to avoid accidents at grade crossings, said: "I think the solution of the question should be gates which will be protection to both the pub lie and to the railroads"
The age-herald., 1901-01-13

There will be preaching at the Presbyte- rian Church tomorrow by MT. Mohn.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-30
SOCIETY IN nEXlCO
Houses of Higher Classes Are Opened, But Rarely to
Foreigners.

In aecorous and academic fashion the
rress has been discussing why foreigners
rarely enter the highest Mexican So
ciety 1t is admitted that they do not,
and that where there is an exception
the foreigner hast some special claims on
hospitality, says the Mexican correspond
ent of the Boston Herald.
In all countries where the Latin tradi-
lions and customs prevail the home life
is seldom shown to strangers, and I am
speaking of the intimate life of the upper
class. There is, Of course the barrier Of
language; it is very infrequent that a
foreigner III Mexico takes the trouble
to acquire Spanish well enough to mingle
in cultivated society
A vocabulary and sufficient phrases
for business are common among foreign
ers of several years residence. and
women acquire enough of the language
TO talk on domestic matters With their
servants. They do not go further and
seek to study Spanish literature and so
get into touch and sympathy with edu-
Gated people. 1t is astonishing now
many fairly educated foreigners in Mex
leo live on for years knowing nothing
of the homo life of the best people.
Most foreigners acquire in their first
year large stock Of prejudices; If Pro-
testants, they believe all the current
gossip against the clergy and the church.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-06-30

and the church Is very dear to the Mex
lean women of the better class. They
resent the common misrepresentation of
come to regard all "extranjeros," or for
eigners, as troublesome heretics whs
have come here 20 make the money
that they failed to obtain i'll their own
countries. In word, the foreigner is
usually regarded as an adventurer, no
matter If he is a man OF large affairs
and brings much capital into the coun-
try.
AS rule people from other lands
the lands Of the North, do not appreci-
ate the value the higher class people
here place on manner ind etiquette.
They lack what in Spanish is called
"educacion," for here education means
breeding, and well bred man is ''un-
ho1nbre bien educado." He may be
highly educated In our sense, and in
that case he is well instructed" or
"bien instruido.''
Thus, the cultivated Mexican, priding
himself on his "educacion, looks for its
manifestation III the person who claims
his friendship and intimacy. He insists
On good breeding among his own people,
or they may not pass his threshold;
all the more Is he likely to insist that
lIlS 4OASlSASI W 4bO WOulO WISH ul1n De a
man of polish and with the ability to
say and do things the right way
A Mexican Of excellent family was say
ing to me the other day that going to an
interior state he had sojourned at an
hacienda where the men there assembled,
on engineering and other matters, were
not Of his kind, and9'so 1 did not eat at
the same table, for they were not
"cajballeros," or gentlemen. IT demand
brains and good breeding in my associ-
ties, or 1 live aloner'
This man speaks English perfectly ana
reads our best authors, and he Is equally
well grounded in other foreign languages.
He has none of that snobbish pride that
offends, would not hurt another's feel
ings and does not insist on nicely of
dress, but does demand Of his associates
that fine breeding and perfect tact that
characterize people who have inherited
the courtly traditions Of Old Spain.
1t struck me that he went too far, that
the technically trained men he met in
the country were quite good enough to
associate with but to all objections he