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The age-herald., 1901-12-01
MUCH VARIETY IN
 NOVEMBER WEATHER
There Were Cold Days, Then Warm Days, But Few Rainy
 Days.

November was just as cold when 1t stopped as when it started. The maxi mum temperature on the first day of the month was 77 degrees. the minimum 52 and the average 64 On the last day of the month the figures were exactly the same The weathermakers say this Is very rare coincident but gives no indica- tion of what happened during the month.
 November was month of heavy over coats and spring attire There were three or four real cold days, then three or four hot days and a liberal supply of mediums. There was white frost on the 6th. 7th, 18th, 2Oth, 21st, 24th 26th and 29th and dense fog on the goth, Fist. 24th and 29th.
 Some real winter weather appeared on the 17th and the mercury started on the toboggan. going as low as the 24 mark on Jacobs thermometer. Another cold spell struck Jones Valley on the 2Oth and Fist. when the thermometer registered 27 de- grees. Since that time the mercury has been more ambitious. and yesterday caused all overcoats to be left at home and mufflers were forgotten. It was like real spring, with 52 the lowest tempera- ture and 77 the highest.
 During the month there have been twenty-one clear days and several only party cloudy. Rain fell on three days, but not in sufficient quantities to cause dis comfort.
 Taking 1t all in all. November was a real good month for November. and the stories of cold drizzling rains and bius- tery wintry nights were discounted.
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
BOB" NEGRO PORTER
 AT THE CITY HALL PUTS
 JANITOR TRUST ON RUN

A party of negroes with Wall street ideas, headed by the Rev. Pettiford. an elongated specimen of the colored race. who wears a clerical coat. have attempt Janitor's trust.
 The object of the combination is to fur nlsh any person or persons with any grade of janitor desired, and to guaran- tee said persons from loss at the hands of servants who look after the interior of public and private houses. The pay for these janitors is to be on a sliding basis, according to the importance of the job, and the promoters of the scheme are to collect the wages and retain a percent age as a rake-off for their financial fore thought.
 These colored capitalists conceived the gigantic idea several weeks ago, and all the jobs in Birmingham would have prob- ably been cornered had not Bob, the city hall porter. interferred with the pro-  gramme. Pettiford and his band of pro motors in their financial dreams had ne- glected to consider the political phase of the question. and Bob put them out in the first round
 Bob has not had charge of the city hall eight years for nothing. and if he had been taken. into the ianitor's trust results might have been different, but this matter of detail was neglected by the chocolate band of capitalists and Bob has busted" the combination.
 Realizing the real status of the race question In the South Bob has for years taken 1t upon himself to entertain all colored citizens who call upon the mayor, and at one time he banquetted the negro mayor of Hobson City at the Washing ton hotel.
 Several days ago the Rev Pettiford,
The age-herald., 1901-12-01

backed by his incorporation papers and numerous endorsements, called at the mayors office and asked to see either secretary The mayor was not in. and as MT. Murray was busy. Bob assumed his offioial duties and invited the colored caller to the rear of the temporary hall. where for several minutes he enlighten- ed the clerical gentlemen on political topics of the day, and when Mir Murray was at leisure he formally presented the visitor. who at once handed over his bunch of papers
 Bob stood by in respectful silence, but occasionally availed himself of a peep over the clergyman's shoulders at the im- portant looking papers. The more he looked the greater his interest. and pres faithful old porters mind when he dis covered to his horror that the trust rep resentative was after his job.
 The papers disclosed the formation of the trust and its various emoluments and the discontinuance of an elght-year serv- ice did not exactly agree with Bob's po- litical ideas. He was highly indignant. and his indignation increased as he learned that an offer had been made to do his work for less money than he was then receiving. With an air of import ance he addressed the visitor, saying:
 "If you desire to secure employment you have gone at 1t in the wrong way; you should have addressed His Honor the Mayor through me"
 Bob has a versatile use of large words. and he added: You have transcended your Jurisdiction"
 warm colloquy ensued and Bob re- turned to the secretary's desk with the information that he had killed his op- ponent politically"
 When the Mayor returned Bob was still a little worried, but he was assured of the necessity for his continued service not wlthstanding the cut-rate affair. The trust has been dissolved.
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
SUBMIT PL ANS OF NEW
 WOODWARD BUILDING
Specifications Turned Over to City Engineer In Order to
 Secure Permit.

Plans and specifications for the new Woodward building have been submitted to City Engineer Kendrick for approval. This is made necessary by the laws of the city, which require that certain basic principles be adhered to in all work. When the engineer finds these principles have been followed he will issue a per- init for the construction of the building.
 The plans show in detail what has been published relative to the building. It will be ten stories high, built of stone and steel. and made fire proof. The work of making the excavations for the founda- ton Is being rushed, large force of laborers, wagons and horses being ein- ployed by the contractors. The earth has been cleared away for a considerable depth, and 1t Is thought that the basis of solid stone will be reached within the next two weeks.
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
MIR. FERGUSON NOT
 AFTER AN OFFICE
Declares He Is Neither an Applicant Nor an Asprant for Dis
 trict Attorneyship.

T am neither an applicant nor an as- pir ant for the office of United States dis trist attorney" said Charles W. Fergu- son, solicitor of this division of the Cir. cult Court. last night
 q have just returned from a fishing and hunting trip near Bayon Le Ba.tre, in Mobile County, and knew nothing of my name having been mentioned in this con- nection until returned to the city.
 T have not asked for the appointment, nor do I aspire to the position"
 The rumor about MT. Ferguson comes in connection with numerous reports cir culated about the city concerning Presi- dent Roosevelts inclination to appoint Democrats to positions now held by lead CTS of Republican factions.
 Statements continue to be made on in- formation said to be from Washington that District Attorney Vaughan will not be reappointed.
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
MISS BARLOWE IS
 FAST RECOVERING
ANOTHER BENEFIT PERFORM ANcE PLANNED TO BE. GIVEN AT AUpiToRiUM-SAlD ANOTHER STOCK WILL BE STARTED.

Miss Inez Barlowe, the actress who was prostrated with nervousness at Elks' Hall Friday night few minutes before the curtain was to go up on a perform ance to be given for her benefit, Is grad ually recovering. and said last night she expected to be up tomorrow.
 During her engagement with the Boyle Stock Company, Miss Barlowe took the leading soubrette parts. and was one of the most popular members of the com pany. She is very ambitious and hard worker, and to this her recent attack is said to be due. Constant worry over the success of her play caused her to collapse a few minutes before the time for the curtain to rise.
 Many friends and admirers called on her at her room in the Florence Hotel vest erday, and there were many express sions of anxiety for her, welfare. Man ager Boyle of the Auditorium has con scented to give Miss Barlowe the use of his theatre for the benefit performance and Kendall Weston and two or three other actors have offered to assist in putting on the play.
 In connection with the illness of Miss Bsrlowe. 1t is said that Kendall Weston and associates have undertaken to secure the Auditorium by sub-lease from the Boyle Stock Company and the place will be opened with new stock company within week or ten days.
 It is said the plans to have vaudeville at tha. theatre have been frustrated by the burning of theatre in Atlanta. which was to have Teen included in the cir cult.
 A man who it is said has considerable financial backing was In the city yester- day in conference with MT. Weston con- cerning the lease of the Auditorium He expressed d willingness to back the new management if proper lease could be secured, and it is proba ble the matter will be taken up with the stockholders of the Auditorium company. as it is said the provisions of the Boyle Edwards lease does not admit of sub-lease.
 Nothing definite car be learned as to the transaction. but Mir. Weston said last night that he hoped to have charge of the theatre wit hin q Few days. If his plans are carried through Miss Barlowe will be engaged for the season.
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
NOT TO USE CONNECTS.
No Application Has Been Made By
 Hollow, Ware Manufacturing Go.

The rumors which have been .afioat about the city for the past few weeks to the effect that convict labor would be used at the new Hoilow-ware plant being built at North Birmingham have been denied. A telegram from Montgom- cry last night quotes President Carmi- chael of the convict bureau as follows:
 "If the Birmingham company has made an application for the lease of any of our convicts. that application has not come to my notice. I really have no informa- tion whatever relative to the matter and know that the application has never reached this bureau"
 The riImofs were given currency by the fact that the company began the construction of stockade in connection with the plant This. however. will be used for other purposes, according to persons closely related to the managers of the company.
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
PiNEY WOODS. HeaIthful, But Not Always curati,

To go to the piney woods Is help. but if one carries along the bad habits of food and drink that have caused sick hess, the piney woods will not produce a iecovery.
 Coffee drinking caused blindness in a Virginia gentleman. and his remarkable experience Is worth reading: '1 have been coffee drinker since my earliest remembrance. If I missed coffee at a meal it brought on headache. This should have shown me that was victim to a drug habit. Finally, wakeful, restless nights came on. After dinner I was all ways drowsy and after sleeping would waken stupid and morbid. and felt as though I mad been drugged. and when this feeling wore off nervousness and rest :. lessness would set in until l drugged my self with coffee again.
 At last my eyesight began to fail. Some of the best optical specialists agreed that had an affliction of the optic nerve and after two or three years treatment my eyes slowly lost their power and I became almost sightiess.
 was advised to go to a pine woods near the sea, in a most isolated place. This l did and lived there for two years without any visible benefit. 1 gave up all hope of recovery until last spring friend expressed the belief that the coffee drank was the cause of all of my trouble He had been a slave to 1t and had been unable to find relief until he quit and took up Postum Food Coffee.
 His experience startled me and de- cided to try the change. although I had but little faith in it's merits. My first cup of Postum proved delicious and was a great surprise. It was evidently well made. I had not the slightest trouble in leaving off coffee for the Poat,,n, faltad it's place perfectly.
 During the past six months I have gained in flesh. my sallow complexion has become clear. and my eyesisht gradually improved until now I am able to read and write. My mind is once more clear and active. and l no longer suffer from sleepless, nervous spells. You can im- agine feel grateful for my restoration ' w. Harold Fsnton. Brighton. ye-
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
KING GOES TO ST. CLAIR.
Sheriff North Had Nothing to Do With
 Securing indictment.

Sheriff North of St. Clair county came to Birmingham yesterday after James King the saw mill owner, who 10 in the county jail under indictment for partici- pating in the lynching of Charley Bsnt- ley near Leeds last August. Mir. North will leave for Ashville with his prisoner this morning at o'clock.
 Sheriff North denies that he had any thing to do with the investigation which brought about the indictment by the grand jury of St. Clair county.
 T had nothing whatever to do with t." said Mir. North. "and 1 want 1t clearly understood that way. I knew nothing of the indictment until 1t was found. Then, as an officer of the law and shsrff of the county. it was my duty to see that the man was arrested and brought before the court for trial.'
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
ROBSON RETIRES
 FROM SLOSS GO.
HE WAS MANAGER OF STORES AND MASTER-LATTER OF FlcE WILL BE OFFERED TO F. p. JARVIS TOMORROW.

A. NJ. Hobson, manager of the stores and paymaster for the Sloss-S Sheffield Steel and Iron Company, has retired, his resignation being effective today.
 The position held by him will9be abol- ished, but the position of paymaster will be created. The management of the stores will be placed in the hands of Henry Hiden, purchasing agent, and the busi- ness will be conducted through his of flee.
 The new position created will be offered F. P. Jarvis Monday. MT. Jarvis has been connected with the purchasing and store department for several years. and mas thorough knowledge of the detail work which the position will entail
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
TO START BAPTIST PAPER.
e Rev. F. w. Barnett Will Be thO
 Editor.

The Southern Baptist is the name of a weekly newspaper to be published in this city. beginning January 1. The paper will be devoted to the interests of the Baptist church and will be edited by the Rev. Frank Willis Barnett, who for a num- Der of years has lived in Tennessee.
 MT. Barnett Is one of the best known Baptist ministers in the South. and for a long time was pastor of the First Baptist church of Nashville. He began his min isterial career in Birmingham and for while practicsd law. Before being or dained he was employed on the editorial stan of the Birmingham News, and it is said was quite successful as newspa- per man.
 MT. Barnett has leased offices in the Mayberry building opposite the court house and will make them headquarters for the Baptist ministers who visit this city. The first issue of the paper will appear January i. The size of the paper will be sixteen pages, and its columns will be devoted to the news of the Bap- tist denomination throughout the State and South.
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
BoLEs PRINTING COMPANY.
WeII-known Newspaper Man Starts
 New Enterprise.

Mir. w. J. Boles who has for a long time been actively engaged in newspaper work. has opened job printing office and plant at s20h North Twentieth street, where a complete outfit of new type, new presses and printing machinery gives him exceptional facilities for turning out fine Job work.
 While in daily newspaper work Mir Boles distinguished himself by his en- ergy and activity, and 1t goes without saying that in his new field he will prove himself hustler. The company will make speciality of commercial work, such as letter heads. bill heads, business cards, etc, and guarantee prompt at- tention to all orders intrusted to them.
 tnood work and reasonable prices will soon build him up very lucrative busi- ness in Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
BINGHAM LIKELY ID MIN IN FIGHT
 FOR COLLECTOR Name Will Probably be Sent to the Senate on
 Tuesday
VAUGHAN WILL BE LEFT OUT
Friends of Hon. Oscar R. Hundley In Huntsville Claim That He Will Get the District At
 torneyship.

News comes from Washington that the of Internal Revenue will probably be sent to the Senate on Tuesday. The same dispatch says that the name of United States District Attorney Vaughan will not be sent in for reappointment.
 Alabama appointments continue to form the subject of conversation among local politicians. A big batch of names will undoubtedly be sent to the Senate by President Roosevelt on Tuesday or Wednesday.
 A dispatch from Huntsville says that the friends of Hon. Oscar R. Hundley are confident he will get the place of District Attorney Vaughan. A dispatch from Washington and one from Hunts vile follow:
 Washington. November 3O.-(Special.)- The President will send to the Senate day the names of those presidential of ficers appointed during the Congressional office.
 This list will probably contain among other names those of Warren s. Reese of Montgomery, district attorney of the Middle Alabama district, and Morris D. Wickershim of Mobile, district attorney of the Southern district.
 Roulhac's Application.
 From what can be learned the name of William Vaughan does not go to the Senate. Representative Richardson to- day filed at the White House the formal application of Judge Thomas R. Roulhac of Sheffield for the Northern district at torneyship. MT. Richardson has been an earnest advocate of MT. Vaughan s retention, and his action Is taken to mean that MT. Vaughan is out of the race.
 The President will also decide the Ala bama collectorship on Tuesday by ap- pointing either Bingham or Morton. The name of the former will probably go to the Senate. fE
 Hundley Is Confident.
 Huntsville. November 30.-(Special.)- News from Washington was received to- night to the effect that Hon. Oscar R. Hundley of this city would probably be appointed United States district attorney for the Northern district of Alabama.
 MT. Hundley's friends in Washington and Alabama have been at work in his interest for the past week, and they feel that his chances for the appointment are most flattering. Among his supporters are numbered Senator Morgan. Governor Jelks and other State officials.
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
SEIREWD BURGLARS
 RUSE UNAVAlLINC
Negro Attempts to Blind Groceryman With Pepper So He Can Roo
 the Cash Drawer.

An "Enterprising Burglar" tried to rob the cash drawer of w. c. Bulgers store while the owner was in the place. In or der to do so he attempted to throw cay enne pepper in the eyes of the store keeper. The lettr was too quick and the ruse was unsuccessful.
 Mir. Bulger conducts grocery store at Avenue and Twenty-first street. south The negro walked in his place at g o'clock and bought quantity of cay enne pepper.
 Later he returned and asked to be shown something else. While the mer- chant was behind his counter the negro threw a handful of the pepper in his face, but thinking this would be done, MT. Bulger shut his eyes at the first move ment of the negro.
 He pulled out his knife and ran the ne- gro from the place. He also shot at the fleeing form as the would-be thief sped away.
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
A Phiistelist of Note.

R. S. Nelson of s2i0 Highland avenue, Birmingham, Ala, has become one of the most noted stamp dealers of this country. He has received letters from Senators. Congressmen. miilionaires. lords. counts barons and many men of note. Dropping stamp affairs and com- ing to business matters in his daily walks, he has been consulted in matters of importance. and parties have gained by his advice His word is as good as his note.
 Mr. Nelson has a standing order from one of the richest collectors known for t10o0 for a ten-cent 1S4b Cahaba, Ala, U. g. local All parties having old letters from 1s45 to 1870 will do we'll to look over the entire lot and consult Mfr. Nell son. He paid enc estate s1200 for . lot of old envelopes and sold for another es- tate s25o0 worth of old envelopsse and only char ged 10 per cent commission H4 sold one stamp for 6 party in October for $500. He csn give references from many men Of note thr oughout the stnts.
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The age-herald., 1901-12-01
TO BE AT AUDITORIUM. Elks Will Conduct Memorial Services for Departed Brothers Today.

Elks memorial services in respect to the members who have died during the past year will be held at the Audit orium this afternoon at o'clock. It was found necessary to change the place of meeting from the hall in Twentieth street on ac- count of the large number of persons who will attend.
 Every lodge in the order will hold me- morial services today. it being the regu- lar custom of the organization. The pro- gramme arranged here consists of eulo- sies from number of the most promi- nent men in the order and music by Crambs' Orchestra and the best vocalists in the city
The age-herald., 1901-12-01


 Mayor Drennen. 1t has just been learn ed, went to Washington to exert his in- fuence in behalf of the retention of Postmaster Hughes. The mayor left Washington yesterday and is expected home today.
 Mayor Drennen left Birmingham Thursday afternoon. telling no one of his plans. He said he was going to Washington on a private matter and his sudden visit gave rise to much spec ulation.
 One rumor had it that he went to look out for an office for himself and an- other that he was aiding Alderman George Ward for collector of internal Revenue. Others thought the efforts of
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The age-herald., 1901-12-01
Win Be Tried Again.

Trinidad, B. w. l., via Haytien Cable.
 November 30.-Through the re-arrest of the alleged mur derer of a leading Ger man trader at Caracas, whose trial and liberation were recently ordered and ob- tafned by President Castro. one cause of the difficulties existing between the German snd Venezuelan tNvernments has disappeared The prisoner it was an nounced. will be c./npelled to undergo
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
EstabIlshed 1886. GELDERS' RESTAURANT.

t1o N. goth St.
 Soup Cream of Asparagus.
 Fish Fillet of Trout-with Fine Herbs. ReIishes
 Celery.
 Entreo Curry of Chicken Giblets
 with Rice. Boston Puff Fritters.
 Sabayon Sauce. Roasts Prime Ribs of .>ansas Beef au jus. Baked rurkey-Celery Dressing. Vegetables Mashed Potatoes in Cream; Green Peas i; Stewed Sugar Corn; Canoied Yams.
 Desserts Banana Cream-Assorted Cake. Drinks Coffee, Milk, Tea. ak QnAsTa
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
MAYORS VISIT TO AID
 POSTMASTER HUGHES

Birmingham to secure a United States army post carried him to Washington.
 It has been known for sometime that there were some obstacles in the way of the reappointment of Postmaster Hughes, as well as with United States District Attorney Vaughan and others. Stories have been printed from time to time that the civil service commits sion objected to his reappointment and that President Roosevelt was very much inclined to turn him down.
 Sometime ago the postmaster made a trip to Washington and came back feel ing much encouraged over the situation. Since then Congressman Underwood has called on the President and last night it was learned that Mayor Drennens visit was to aid Dr. Hughes.
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Robert Smith.

Robert, the 9-months-old son of Mir. and Mrs. Charles H. Smith died yester- day morning of pneumonia at 72o North Twenty street The funeral will take place this afternoon from the fami- ly residence. The interment will be at Oak Hill cemetery.
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
WANTED IN INDIANA.
w. w. Pettycrew Charged With Theft
 of $500.

W. W. Pettycrew, young white man, wanted on the charge of grand larceny by the police of Indianapolis, Ind. was arrested by Officer Sam Hamilton yester- day shortly after noon. It is claimed that he stole more than $500.
 A telegram from the Indiana city's chief of police stated requisition papers would be sent immediately. and that a reward of 50 was outstanding for Petty crew.
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
FUNERAL NOTICE

The friends and acquaintances of Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Rencher are invited to at tend the funeral of their infant son. Funeral from the family residence, l70a Avenue F at 1:30 D.. m. today. Interment at Elm Leaf cemetery.
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
Joseph TaIIant.

The funeral of Joseph Tallant the car- penter who fell from a scaffolding and was killed at East Thomas Friday will be held this morning. The remains will bs inferred in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The age-herald., 1901-12-01
Foreo.s. for Alabama.

Washington, November So.-Alabana-- - Fair Sunday; warmer in extreme South ern portions fresh Southerly winds; Monday. cloudy. probably showers. with falling temperature In afternoon.