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The age-herald., 1901-12-31
GREAT OCCASION
 FOR THE HUDSON
GOVERNORS OF TWO STATES AND MANY DISTINGUISHED AS AU- THoRs WILL ATTEND THE GATH ANNIVERSARY.

Marion, December 30.-The Judson 1n- stitute is making extensive preparations for the celebration of it's 64th anniver- sary Many hundred invitations will be issued and among the guests will be the most prominent educators, authors and statesmen of the South The Governor of Alabama and the Governor of Louis- lana are expected. One of the features of the celebration will be the laying Of the corner stone of the new $15,OOO au- ditorium.
 Mime. Lillian Nordica, the great Amer ican singer will sing In the Judson chapel January 18th Special trains will be run from all nearby points on the Southern, and large crowds are expected.
 Mrs. W. R. Barron, wife of Dr. W. R. Barron, died at her home in West Perry Saturday and was buried at Fairview church yesterday. Mrs. Barron was member of one of the wealthiest and most influential families in the Blackbelt.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
GOLD UNDER BROADWAY.
Vein Found by Workmen Excavating
 In New York.

New York, December 30.-Workmen in the employ of MaCabe Brothers, contrac- tors for the new subway, have been con- siderably excited lately owing to the fact that while taking some rock from the excavation at Broadway and One Hundred and Ninety-eight street, one of the employees who had formerly been a western miner noticed yellow streak in the rock and declared it was gold. A large crowd drawn to the entrance of the shaft by the news of the gold discovery attract ed the attention of the local police who reported the news to the authorities. An investigation dem onstrated that the gold could not be obtained on a paying basis owing to the limited amount produced.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
BANQUETS FOR DEPEW.
Market Women of Nice Kind to the
 United States Senator.

New York, December 3o.-A dispatch to the Journal and Advertiser says that the market women of Nice, France, held a meeting at which they resolved to present two mammoth bouquets to Senator Depew and his bride.
 That resolution was carried out Sunday when the market women went in a body to Beaulieu, where the Senator and Mrs Depew are spending their honeymoon They were welcomed by the bride and groom. Mrs. Depew making a brief but appropriate address and distributing many presents.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
Joe Younas OutoIassed.

Philadelphia, December 30.-Joe Youngs, of Buffalo, was completely outclassed by Joe Cans, of Baltimore, tonight in what was to have been a six-round bout.
 Cans had everything his own way from the start and in the fourth round Youngs had enough and retired
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
TO HONOR AMERICAN.
People of Copenhagen Will Pay Trib
 ute to Dr. Read, the Dentist.

Copenhagen December 3O.-Royal hon. ors will be paid to the remains of Dr. All lareno Read the American dentist, who has resided here since 1860 and who died last night.
 pr. Read was a native of Pennsylvania and occupied much the same position here as the late Dr. Thos W. Evans of Philadelphia did in Paris. He was patron ized by the royal family of Denm ark the royal families. diplomats and other nobilities. He declined to accept a title and other honors and retained his Amer ican citizenship.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
Steamers Collide.

London, December 30.-The British steamer Bardsey, which arrived at Ham, burg from Galveston, was in collision while at anchor in the Elbe with the Spanish steamer PinZon from Spain, as the latter was bound inward. The Bard sey had her bows stove and her forepeak is full of water. Her cargo Is apparently undamaged The Pinzon was badly dam aged.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
Mro. wInslow's Soothing Syrup

the best remedy for DIARRHoEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world.
 Be sure and ask for Mrs. winslow's
 Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS It SOOTHs tho CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND COLO. and is Twenty-Five cents . bottla-
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
ARE MARRIAGES
 BY WIRE LEGAL Young Man Writes to the
 Governor for Advice FIANCEE LIVES IN GEORGIA Not Desiring to Take the Trip an Ala bamian Wants Photographic
 ceremony-oovernor Says
 He Has No Jurisdiction.
F|ANCEE LIVES IN GEORGIA

Montgomery, December 3o.-(Special.)- The Governor of Alabama receives thou sands of letters during term asking for opinions of divers subjects, but quite an unusual one came in the mail today. A young man residing in north Alabama town desired to wed a fair Georgia belle and probably to save expenses Of a trip into the sister state, the young people de- termined upon a union by wire. This agreed upon very serious question arose. and to displace all doubt a letter was sent to his eXcellency the Governor, asking for advice.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
BUSINESS NOTICE.

The American Lumber Company, a cor poration under the laws of Georgia, has ceased to do business as such, 1 J. H. spilman. the undersigned will continue to do business under the same name as an individual and will be pleased to accom- modate all my former customers.
 J. H. sPILMAN. 12-26e7t 2017h 1st avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
Want eovernor,a Advice.

This letter went on to state that the writer desired to get married by wire; that he was a resident of Alabama, while the young woman interested lived in Georgia; was a marriage by wire legal7 If legal, how could they join right hands :? Could this part of the ceremony be elim- mated?
 q enclose stamp, and will very great ly appreciate an early reply to these questions" the letter concluded.
 The letter was opened by Private Secre- tary Jackson and because of its very un- usual character, this official carried it into the private chamber of the Governor and read the contents to the chief exec ,,tf
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
s4.ooo.o .ooo Steel Cooperation,

Youngstown, Ohio, December 30-The new $4.oo0,O0O plant of the Youngstown Sheet Iron and Tube Company will be- gin operations next Monday. The new concern, it is said. will be one of the big gest rivals of the United States Steel Cornoration.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
A STRONG LETTER TO DR HALL.
Stevenson. Ala, June 6, 1901.

Stevenson, Ala-s June 6, 19Ol. Dear Sir: have been a great sufferer from bladder trouble for two years and my case was of a very serious nature compelling me to have several painful and dangerous operations. have also taken many different remedies; l taken Swamp Root three years, Warmers Safe cure two years, and they only gave temporary relief.
 After having two operations and pre- pairing for the third I saw your Texas Wonder advertised and purchased bot tie. And I got almost immediate relief. and have continued to improve every since.
 My doctors said my bladder had grow ed together in three places, and l was suffering almost death. No man living can say more than I can Bay for your Texas Wonder and I call it world 8 wonder, and I hope all who suffers will give a trial.
 Wishing you success, am yours truly.
 W. c. DANIEL. Sold by all druggists. P. O. Box sz9 St. Louis, Mo.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
Caused Hearty Laugh.

There was a hearty laugh, and return ing to his desk, the private secretary this:
 My Dear Sir I beg to advise you that the Governor has no Jurisdiction in cu- pid's court. l would suggest that you consult probate judge or lawyer rela- tive to the questions contained in your letter. In the meantime the Governor wishes you much happiness and prosper ity."
 Marriage by telegraph Is not altogether unusual, and the question raised by the north Alabamtan has been in the courts for decision.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
Eisssf Trial
 Relieved Piles,

From Geo. c. Geick. Owens Mills Mo: Some time ago I bought a package of Pyramid Pile Cure for my wife who had suffered very much. The first trial did her more good than anything she has ever tried It is just what is claimed for 1t for it cured her completely For sale by all druggists. Little book Piles Cause and Cure' mailed free. Pyramid Drug Co.,, Marshall, Mich.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
A. H. McponaId Appointed.

Little Koch. Ark. December S0.-A- H. Mcdonald has been appointed assistant general freight agent of the Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad effective Jan uary L It is . new position.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

Catholic Servicee-January is the Festival of the Circumcision, and is styled a day of obligation in the Cath olic Church. At St. Paul's there will be a mass at 6:30 a. m. and another at 9 a. m.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
STORE ROBBED AND
 GOODS RECOVERED
BURGLARS, AFTER BREAKING IN HOUSE AT PRATT CITY, HIDE THEIR sPoILs AND BOY FOUND THEM-No ARRESTS MADE.

Pratt City, December 3O.-(SpeciaD- Two men, a white man and a negro, burglarized the store of MT. Pat Futon. Jr., about o'clock Sunday morn ing. They broke the large show window in front of the store and secured about $30 worth of clothing and underwear, be- fore being frightened away by residents across the street who were awakened by the crashing glass. Yesterday after noon two boys returning from Thomas found the stolen goods carefully con cealed underneath big log where they had evidently been placed by the thieves for safe keeping. A watch was set over the place but the miscreants have not been apprehended as yet. The members of the congregation of the First Presbyterian church are in receipt of neatly printed cards from their pastor, the Rev. Frank Marston, wlshing them a merry Christmss and happy new year with an injunction for nobler Christian living. Mir Marston preached two very strong sermons yesterday, approprate for the closing of the old year and the be- ginning of the new.
 The Welsh services at the Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon. conducted by the Rev Mir Lewis of Blocton, were very interesting and much appreciated by the Welsh of Pratt City and vicinity. An attractive feature of the services was the congregational singing in the Welsh tongue. The attendance was very good considering the inclemancy of the wealth CT.
 Mrs. H. c. Nelems and Mrs. J. B. Smart, who have been seriously i'll with pneumonia for several days are some bet ter today. Among others who have pneu- monia in this place are Miss Maggie Day, at the home of Mir. and Mrs. T. D. wea- yer; MT. J. c. Wood, and Will George.
 MT. W. c. Grant died in Birmingham yesterday and his remains were inferred in Greenwood cemetery. Pratt City, to- day. The deceased was only 22 years of age and died of consumption. His home is at Ensley and he had gone to Bir- mingham to visit his sister for few days and his death was very sudden. He Is a brother of Mrs. T. F. Wood of this place.
 The family of MT J. c. Moore of Bir- mingham were the guests of MT. and Mrs. J. c. DeLacee yesterday.
 MT. J. c. DeLacee, agent for the Bir- mingham Southern, entertained his office crew at dinner this evening.
 Miss Susie Hoffman of Birmingham is the guest of Miss Minnie Culverhouse on Fourth street.
 Mir. G. M. Taylor returned today from Charleston where he has been attending the exposition.
 Miss Kate Bridges of Birmingham Is visiting at the home of MT. and Mrs. Job Going.
 Miss Lena Culpepper entertained num- Der of her friends this evening.
 Mrs. J. Hill of Birmingham was the guest of Mrs. T. s. Abernathy today.
 Miss Valle Bundren, who spent several days In Bessemer during the holidays is at home again.
 MT. Cyrus Merritt who has lived in this city for number of years died Sat urday night at his home on the South side His death was very unexpected and caused by heart failure He was about fifty years of age and two grown sons
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

Mrs. J. Hill of Birmingham was the guest of Mrs. T. s. Abernathy today.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

Miss Valle Bundren, who spent several days In Bessemer during the holidays is at home again.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
TWIN CITY GUARDS
 RETURN TO PHENiX

Columbus, Ga December S0.-(Special) The Twin City guards returned home this afternoon, after being on duty two days searching for Uriah Porter They and the posse surrounded several houses in the Crawford neighborhood, but fail ed to find their man.
 In answer to criticism over the action of calling out of the military, friends of Sheriff Bellamy say. that 1t was not for the arrest of Porter alone, that the troops were summoned. but to quell the trouble that it was supposed would result when he was captured.
 They represent that the majorityy of the Crawford community sympathize with Porter to a certain extent and at one time 1t was feared by the officers that a riot was imminent. There has been bad feeling between the Porters and Finchers for several years The two fam flies were engaged in a law suit over a piece of land and Porter lost 1t.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

Mr. Cyrus Merritt who has lived in this city for a number of years, died Sat urday night at his home on the South side. His death was very unexpected and caused by heart failure He was about fifty years of age and two grown sons survive him. The funeral occurred this morning at the cemetery in this city.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

Miss Lena Culpepper entertained num- Der of her friends this evening
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

Building Permit-A building per init was issued yesterday for the re- pair of a two-story frame dwelling on Sixth avenue, between Twenty-irst and Twenty-second streets, at cost of S2,000.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

J. R. Adams of Birmingham made a business trip to the Steel City today.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

Misses Carrie Emerson, Sadie Sawyer and Emalie Rosamond returned vest erday afternoon from their respective homes where they spent the holidays and have taken up their duties in the public schools.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

c. A. Dean Of Atlanta, Ga, made a trip to the Steel City today to look at the many sights of interest.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

The public school opened this morning but will have New Years day as a holi- day.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
REAL PLEASURE

Is derived by using a Gas Stove in your kitchen, and your wife is always clean and presentable. The Stove gives a clean, clear and relia- blo flame. Easy terms. B. R., L. & F. Go. G)
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

MT. B. Webb of Pittsburg, Pa.. has ac- cepted a position as Assistant Superin- tendent at the blast furnaces of the En- stey division of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company, MT. Webb Is MT. J. w. England's successor, who resigned, his resignation taking effect January 1st, 1902
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

Convicted of Stealing Chewing Gum. Major Burnett, a negro, was fined $50 and 90 days by Judge Feagin yes terday afternoon for petty larceny. He was accused of stealing three jars of chewing gum.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

Miss Kate Bridges of Birmingham is visiting at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Job Going.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

Miss Emmette Mcclure of Tuscaloosa is the charming guest of the Misses Saw yer.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

eral days since on account of his serious illness.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
ENSLEY

Ensley December o.-(5peciaD- Bessie Spencer teacher In the public school, returned from Bessemer yesterday where she spent the holidays.
 Two negroes have been killed in the last two days in Ensley, one named John son was crushed between two cars this morning near the furnaces, and killed in stantly. Another negro, John Goulde was run over by a hot-pot and killed almost instantly near the same place the day before.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

styled a day of obligation in the Cath olic Church. At St. Paurs there will be a mass at 6:3O a. m. and another at 3 a. m.
 Convicted of Stealing Chewing Gum. Major Burnett, negro, was fined $50 and 90 days by Judge Feagin yes terday afternoon for petty larceny. He was accused of stealing three jars of chewing gum.
 Marriage Licenses.-Marriage li- censes were issued yesterday to Her man Miller and Eliza Taylor; Ed Phil lips of Ensley and Nora McCaghen; George L. Barnes of Selma and Miss Annie Lee Mallory.
 MT. GambiIl Returns.-Mr. A. A. Gambill, city tax collector, has re- turned from a visit to Holts County, Tennessee, where he was called on account of his fathers illness. The latter is much improved. MT. Gambill was at his office yesterday.
  and Henry Banks, two negroes, were yesterday locked in the Jefferson County jail on charges of burglary and grand larceny. They were bound over by Justice of the Peace T. T. Huey of Bessemer. f1f
 Petitions In Rankruptcy-R. B. Martin filed petition for bankruptcy in the clerks office of the United States District Court yesterday. His liabilities are $80627 and his assets are s225. John Gills also filed an ap- plication. His liabilities are S77.4O and his assets are S34.
 Minister Calls on Coffman.-The Rev. D. E. Kelly, president of the Baptist College in Louisiana, brother-in-law of R. D. Coffman, who is held in the Jefferson County jail on a charge of killing the Rev. J. W. Bradford at Brookside several weeks ago, called yesterday to see the prisoner.
 Courts Begin Grind.-Two branches of the City Court have started grind ing out justice after weeks vacation. Judge Senn Is in the first division and Judge Wilkerson in the second. Yes terday was consumed in trying to get juries for the week. They were not completed and will be taken up again today.
 To Give a Smoker.-The members of the Jefferson Volunteers will give a smoker Wednesday, January l, at 2 o'clock, in their hall on First avenue. A good time is assured by the com mittee, which is as follows: Mir. J. H. Loveman, chairman; MT. J. 0. Smith and MT. H. A. Thompson.
 Board to Meet--A meeting of the Board of Aldermen will be held on Wednesday night. The session will probably be short, it being the first meeting in 1902 and on New Years night. A meeting of the street com mittee has been called for today at noon in the office of the city engineer. A number of street improvement or dinances will oe considered.
 Fined S1oo.-R A. Borck was fined S10O yesterday afternoon by Judge Feagin for violating the Sunday law. He appealed the case and will have another hearing before Judge Samuel B. Greene. J. L. Bender and John Jenk- ins were fined $25 for the same offense. These men were arrested Sunday in a raid made by Policemen Culpepper, Oswald, Fowler and Jordan, and were charged with being in barroom.
 4. H. Mcdonald Appointed.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
HE CITY.

For Carrying Concealed Weapons Joe Edwards, a negro, was fined $90 and 20 days for carrying concealed weapons by Judge Feagin yesterday.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

MT. J. c. Darlington, of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company receiv- ed a message last night announcing the death of his mother at Calhoun, Ga.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

Mir. and Mrs. R. F. Berry have returned from Festus, Mo.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31
Man Who TerrOrized Part of
 Russell County in Jail
IS CONFINED AT OPEuKA
Loaded Down With Weapons, Porter Walks Into Jail and Gives Up. Says He Was Afraid of
 Mob at Crawford.

Opelila, December 30.-(Special )-After more than week of terror. bloodshed and disorder the people of Crawford and and Russell county can now rest safe for Uriah Porter, who shot and killed Joseph Fincher, causing terror in many homes, is now safe in the Lee county Jail in this city.
 Porter came In this morning about 8 o'clock and surrendered to the deputy sheriff John L. Moon who was former ly chief of police of Phenix and who once before arrested him. Porter was accom- panied by MT. Davis a friend who had induced him to take the step of surrend- ering to the officials.
 After being imprisoned Porter sent for Tax Collector Booker, and when the col lector arrived he had a long talk with him and was advised that he done right in giving up to the law. Porter claims that he was afraid of a mob was the reason he did not surrender and claims that the accounts of his fleeing from the officers have been greatly exaggerated
 Warrant Sworn Out In Lee.
 The warrants sworn out for Porter in Russell county were never executed for sworn out for him in this county as some swon out for him in this county as some of the offenses charged against him took place on the county line, and he will be held for trial here at the spring term of the circuit court
 When Porter knocked at the jail door and 1t was opened he told Deputy Moon that he had come to give up. He was a walking arsenal having a double barrel ed shotgun, Winchester rifle, and sev- oral niefolq and knives Moon told him to come in and that he was glad to see him.
 Military Still Hunting.
 The military were still hunting for him when the telegraph office opened and when authorities were notified that he was safe there was great rejoicing. It is said in Crawford and Russell county that the highway was not safe while he was at large.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

Marriage Licenses.-Marriage li- censes were issued yesterday to Her man Miller and Eliza Taylor; Ed Phil lips of Ensley and Nora McCaghen; George L. Barnes of Selma and Miss Annie Lee Mallory.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

Mr. R. F. Wells also received the sad intelligence of the death of his nephew in Tennessee, whom he went to see sev-
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

MT. G. M. Taylor returned today from Charleston where he has been attending the exposition.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

The extra edition of the Ensley Herald ''The Ensley Souvenir Trade Edit'on' is being distributed among the trade sub scribers of the paper in the Steel City.
 The 12-months-old badly of MT. and Mrs. ". o. Humphries is very sick. An opera ton will be performed on the little one tomorrow for a throat trouble.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

Minister Calls on coffman.-The Rev. D. E. Kelly, president of the Baptist College in Louisiana, brother-in-law of R. D. Coffman, who is held in the Jefferson County jail on a charge of killing the Rev. J. w. Bradford at Brookside several weeks ago, called yesterday to see the prisoner.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

Miss Susie Hoffman of Birmingham is the guest of Miss Minnie Culverhouse on Fourth street.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

Mir. Gambill Returns.-Mr. A. A. Gambill, city tax collector, has re- turned from a visit to Holts County Tennessee, where he was called on account of his fathers illness. The latter is much improved. MT. Gambill was at his office yesterday.
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To Give a Smoker.-The members of the Jefferson Volunteers will give a smoker Wednesday, January l, at 2 o'clock, in their hall on First avenue. A good time is assured by the com mittee, which is as follows: Mir. J. H. Loveman, chairman; MT. J. o. Smith and MT. H. A. Thompson.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

MT. J. c. DeLacee, agent for the Bir- mingham Southern, entertained his office crew at dinner this evening.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

The family of MT. J. c. Moore of Bir- mingham were the guests of MT. and Mrs. J. c. DeLacee yesterday.
The age-herald., 1901-12-31

Courts Begin Grind.-Two branches of the City Court have started grind ing out justice after weeks vacation Judge Senn Is in the first division and Judge Wilkerson in the second. Yes terday was consumed in trying to get juries for the week. They were not completed and will be taken up again today.