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New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
DIR, sASDERs's DESIGNATION ACCEPTED
MEETING OF MADISON AVENUE BAPTIST cHUR-s
CONGREGATION.

CONGREGATION.
At a meeting last night Of the congregation q,
the Madison Ayerue Baptist Church az THIRTY
hrst-st. and MadiSon-ave.. the resignation Of N.
pastor. the Rev. Or. Henry NJ. Sanders was AZ.
cepted regretfully. a pulpit committee wa. an
pointed to select a successor 20 Or. Sanders. The
resolutions adopted accepting the resignation AZ
DR. Sanders provided that he should remain in tha
pulpit until July l.
Z. .. Coles; the chairman of the COMMITTEES q,
trustees and deaconS appointed 10 confer with Dr.
sanders. made report last night Fhe con,n,ifrss
had tried 10 dissuade DR.. Sanders from insisrirr
on having his resignation accepted DR. SanSa-s
could not he moved from his determination 10 r.
sign. " "
The business meeting Of short duration 2 G
toles acting as moderator. DR.. Sanders went avzy
before the congregation called 70 ORDER for ~.
business meeting. The Madison Avenue Bsrsis+
Church, il was said In common with other S5yn-
town churches. had been doing poorly in late wears
Most of its members had moved uptown and foire5
other churches nearer their homes. DR. Sanders
thinks that some younger man might build up ina
church.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
BRIDE OF 4 PEW DAYS DESERTED.

HIN HJ Sb-NNU I-FlfV rs HIN NJ Iffb L'ELAN Nv
HOUsE-NCw SHE HAS DISAPPEARED.
Mrs W. r. Gardiner. a bride Of few days. Is
supposed 70 be somewhere in the city looking for
her husband, who had told her he was broker.
with offices on lower Broadway. The couple ar
rived In this city early Monday morning from
Montreal and to the Delavan House. Gardf-
ner left half hour later. saying he was Soins
TO his office. He has not been seen since.
After waiting until Tuesday afternoon for her
husbands return. the woman told the proprietor
of her husbands disappearance. She said they
had been married In Montreal on February q, after
only Il few days acquaintance. and that her maiden
name Alice Iehy. The woman said she had
money. and that her baggage in the Grand
Central station
Mr.. O'Rourke sent her % see Superintendent
Blair of the Outdoor Poor Department When she
learned that she might be sent to the Ansholse
she ran Of the sUperntendents office and dis
appeared. She has not been seen since.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
THE REV. Or. L. ". KIP DEAD.

New Brunswick y. j.. Feb. 2t-The Rev DR..
Leonard w Kip. father OF Mrs. a. 5. Van Dyer
wife of the Rev y. : Van Dyck Of Highland
Park. this city died last night at Trenton
The Rev. Or, Kip was formerly missionary N
China. but had retired. He had been IN povr
health for a long time. The body was brought !e
Highland Park to-day. and the burial will be IN
Evergreen Cemetery.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
THERE WAS ARSENIC IN THE COFFEE.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT THINKS THE POISON WAS
PUT IN IN MR. HAL1.E's HOUSE.

PUT IN IN MIR. HALLE's HOUSE.
Commissioner Cosby, of the Health Department.
said yesterday that the coffee that was brought
10 the Health Department by jacques &. Halle, the
banker. Of No. ii West Fifty-frst-st.. contained
arsenic but Just how much would not be deter
mined for day or So He said that Mr. Lederle,
the chemist. had discovered arsenic.
Commissioner Cosby said that the coffee beans
had been subjected TO microscopic analysis. but
that no arsenic had been detected I'm them. The
arsenic" said Commissioner Cosby, must have
been placed the coffee after II had been made IN
the house. I have this matter under my personal
supervision, and We will try TO ascertain who put
tho arsenic IN the coffae. We must wait until We
learn Just how much arsenic placed in the
coffee and will know that in day or two
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
KILLED By FALLING WALL.
OLD WALL COLLAPSES AND BURIES
GANG OF ITALIAN WORKMEN.

Two killed and two others were oadiy
hurt yesterday morning by the collapse or wall
of old building at No. 333 West Nineteenth-st
which fell on them while at work In trench near
the wall
The dead
MORLIZI. Nicolo
SARESSINI. Tony.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-28
The injured are

The dead are:
MORLIZI. Nicolo
SARESSINI, Tony
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
ON THE RACE TRACK
At New Orleans.


 New Orleans, La, January 3.-orion, Quite Right, Miss Hanover and w. B.. Gates were the winning favorites today. The weather was fine, but the track very heavy. The stewards have decided that they have gone as far as is necessary into the investigation of the turf scandal which cropped out recently.
 Summary:
 First race, selling, one mile-Orion 105 (O'Brien), to 5 and l to 2, won; Lady Curzon 99 (May), 1 to 1 and to 5, second i; Old Fox 1Os CDale), to ]. third Time, 1:53
 Second race, selling, seven furlongs- Quite Right 95 (Cochran), to and to 5, won; Fleet Wing Ill (Waish), 3to 5 and even, second; Varro 105 (Dale), to l, third. Time, :37.
 Third race, selling, six furlongs-Bright- ie B 1o1 (McGinn), to 9 and to 5, won; Salle J 101 (O'Brien), 8 to 1 an 8 to l, sec ond; Key Salsar 10415 (Robertson), 10 to 1, third. Time, 1:23.
 Fourth race, handicap, six and one-half furlongs-Miss Hanover 102 (Cochran), Il to and to g. won; Moroni 1OS (Weber), to l and to 5, second; Senator Bever- idge 99 (O'Brien), to ?, third. Time, 1:2SA.
 Fifth race, selling. six furlongs-Palarm Forge 104 Dale) F to 1 and to l, second; {; Larequerse 107 eMay) 15 to l. third. Time, 1:22
 Sixth race, selling, one mile-W. B. Gates Ill (Weber), to and to 2, won; Dramburg 1N (Winkfeld), 3 to 1 and even second; Jack Martin 102 Dale), 15 to 1, third. Time, 1571a
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
Otis Skinner.

This season is prolific in plays that have the romantic flavor and are founded upon more or less widely read novels Prince Otto,' which MT. Otis Skinner produced at Wallack's Theatre early in this season, was the first of the seasons offerings in this line. This new play of Mir Skinner 8 is his own adaptation from Robert Louis Stevenson's novel of the same name and is said to be an excellent example of the stage romanticism now much fin favor.
 MT Skinner has given the play an elab- crate production and has surrounded him. self with a most excellent company of players. Miss Grace Filkins will play equally important parts in the production. The engagement here at the Jefferson Theatre next Wednesday of Prince Otto" is being looked forward to in this city with a great deal of anticipation, as MT Skin- ner is and has always been a great fa- vorite with theatre-goers here.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04

lmpediments to marriage. and ah forms of chronic nervous, blood and private dis eases.
 EVERY FORM OF PRIVATE DISEASM POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN GUARANTEED.
 Consultations at office or by mall are in- yited free.
 Treatment by mail to parties who cannoe visit me. No written prescriptions; we furnish all medicines.
 Birmingham Daily News: The News commends him GOT. Dozier) most cordially to all those in need of his services"
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head Of his profession"
 Alabama Christian Advocate: His pro1 fessional standing is unimpeachable, and his character as gentleman and citizen is above reproach."
 Ofice and Dispensary corner Third ave. nue and Nineteenth street, Birminghama
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
Mabel Paige.

The coming of winsome Mabel Paige and the Southern Stock Company to the Auditorium for weeks engagement com mencing Monday, January 2, will be looked forward to by the many admirers of that clever little actress. This season she is presenting a number of scenic productions of high class melodramatic and sensa- tional plays, that have not been presented before at other than high prices. The con- plete scenery is carried for each produc- tion and the company surrounding Miss Paige is said to be by far the strongest she has ever carried. Popular prices will be the rule during the engagement Matd- nses will be given. "The Captains Mate" is announced as the opening bill
The age-herald., 1901-01-04

rides or drives upon any sidewalk, gutter or sewer. must on conviction, be fined not less than one nor more than one hundred dollars; provided, always, that whenever necessity or reasonable cause therefor is shown to him, the Mayor may issue special permits for crossing and moving along such sidewalks, gutters or sewers, with teams and vehicles, and for loading and un- loading while thereon; upon express condi- tion. however, that the holders of such per mits shall be liable and pay for any special damage occasioned by their exercising the privilege granted by such permits. Adopted January End 1901.
 w M. DRENNEN,
 Mayor. Attest:
 H. D. WOOD. City Clerk. January 4tGh and 11th, 1901.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
King of the Opium Rinq.

Charles F. Blaney argues that if we are to have melodrama it should be melo- dramatic, and his King of the Opium Ring which will be presented at the Jeff ferson Theatre tonight, he claims is cer- tainly melodramatic enough to suit all ex- agencies ,and is sensational enough to please the most jaded tastes, and lovers of sensationalism on the stage, he says, will ''get their moneys worth" It is said that one sensation Is heaped upon another until one wonders what is coming next The piece. it is said, is handsomely staged and presented by competent company of ca pablo people.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

FOR SAlaE- $15, ,000-2026 2d avenue; stories. s1000-12th avenue, North, near 24th street. $3000-Residence, Culoms Addition. $12,OO0-2109 2d avenue; 8 stories. $1250-Residence Avenue G and 18th street. s3150-Residence Huntsville avenue. $4500-4 brick residences, Avenue H; rents s66O. $210O-1OOx2OO, 16th street. near 10th avenue. South. s7500-2d avenue corner, near Jefferson The atre. s1575-5Ox16o, 12th avenue South; paved. stone fence. $S00O-SOx1O0 residence North Fist street. $10, ,000-2d avenue, corner 22d street; im- proved. $4OO0-Residence South 17th street $6O00-Highland avenue lot, 100 feet. $3000-Highland avenue residence. s5250-Residence, 18th street, North. $19, 9,000-2d avenue, near 18th street. s60O0-Beautiful home, Ath street, North. S4250-7 houses, Avenue H, near 22d street. s12, ,5O0-1OOx240, residence, Sth avenue $4500-Corner 11th avenue, South; elegant house renting s4S0 easy terms
 W. B. LEEDY & CO.,, Phone 42 li2 North Fist St. 10-10-sun- -wed-fri
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
No. 69.
RESOLUTION.

Whereas, The Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham have at this meeting of said board adopted an ordinance entitled I'm provement Ordinsnce No. 69, to provide for the curbing of sidewalks along certain streets and avenues; and,
 Whereas, The estimated cost of said fm- provements has been ascegta ined to be $4O0; therefore,
 Be it resolved, That the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall meet on the 9th day of o'clock p. m., to hear remonstrances and improvements.
 tion of said ordinance shall be given by publishing the same once a week for two successive weeks, to-wft: Once during the week ending 9th day of January and once during the week ending the 12th day of January, 1901, respectively, In the Age Her ald daily newspaper of general circula- ton, published in the city of Birmingham. which notice shall contain in addition. to the ordinance the estimated cost as aforesaid of the said improvements and shall name the time and place at which the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet, as afore- said, to hear remonstrances and protests against the construction of said improve ments.
 Be it further resolved, That the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause notice by publication to be giver, as is hereby provid- ed for.
 Adopted January End. 1901
 H. D. WOOD,
 City Clerk.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
AGENTS WANTED,

WANTED - Agents and organizers; our plan the acme of insurance perfection; sick, accident, death, old age benefits; top renewal contracts. American Frater- nifty, Washington, D. c. 12-S-1m WANTED-Agents; railroad reference map. quick sellers. Apply at once from g a. m. to Il a. m, 125 South 2Oth street. 1-d-0t
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
AN ORDNANCE.

Be it ordained by the Mayor and Alder men of Birmingham, That it shall be un- lawful to drive, within the corporate limits of the city of Birmngham, a wagon or other vehicle drawn by goats for the pur- pose of advertising any article, trade or occupation
 Be it further ordained, That any viola tion of this ordinance shall be punished by a fine of not less than One Dollar nor more than One Hundred Dollars.
 Adopted December 31, 1900.
 Attest: w. M. DRENNEN,
 a. ID. WOOD, Mayor.
 City Clerk.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
FOR SALE.


 FOR SALE-Mortgage bearing per cent interest on good Birmingham property; double its value; a good investment. 'B, ' care Age-Herald. 12-3O-6t FOR PRIVATE SALE-On the L. & N. Railroad, 1 miles south of Decatur, in Lacon, Ala, brick and tile plant be- longing to the estate of G. P. Orendorh, deceased. The plant is all ready for op- eration; closed the last of September on account of deceased's health. The capac- ity is 35, 900 per day. All correspondence address to the executor and administra- tor, Mrs Eliza A. Orendorff, G. P. Oren- dorff, and S. H. Morris, Lacon Ala.
 12-21-eod- limo
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
ONE GENT A WORD. No Ad. Taken for Less Than 25 Cents.

THE ALABAMA HOME has s25.OOo per month to loan to build houses on vacant lots; the limit of cost is smaller in this association than in any other company. Apply to W. V M Robertson. G. M, 2OO9 1st avenue. u-2-f
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
I nhNnrc Journals, Cash Books. Dew .Vu6V'V berry's Book Store.
Da-COst-a-Nickel.
fOS r..


 LOST-Enveaope containing bills of P. F. Collier & Son. Please return to Age-Her- a9d office and receive reward. 1-3-2t LOST, SPRAYED OR STOLEN from 71d North 18th street, a black and white Eng fish setter, with tan on one side of face; answers to the name of Dan, and has a tag and collar with Dr. Morris name In- formation leading to recovery hberaly re- warded.
 LOST-Risht hand sealskin glove. Finder will please return to s. s. Powell, care J. H. McCary Co.,, and receive reward
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
Mrs. leMoyne,

Mrs. Sarah Cowell LeMoyne, who ap- peared at the Jefferson Theatre about a month ago in "The Greatest Thing in the World" will play return engagement at the same playhouse next Thursday. Mrs LeMoyne's Southern tour has been a great success and her return engagement will no doubt bring out a big house.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
No. 62.
RESOLUTION.

Whereas, The Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham have at this meeting of said board, adopted an ordinance entitled I'm provement Ordinance No 62 to provide for the grading, macadamizing curbing and paving of certain portions of Avenue I, be- tween Nineteenth and Twentieth streets; and
 Whereas, The estimated cost of said im- provements has been ascertained to be s1400; therefore.
 Be it resolved That the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall meet on the eth day of February, 1901 at the Council chamber, at 8 o'clock p. m., to hear remonstrances and protests against the construction of said Improvements.
 Be it further resolved That notice of the adoption of said ordinance shall be given by publishing the same, once a week for two successive weeks. to-wft Once during the week ending the 9th day of January and once during the week ending the 18th day of January, 1901, respectively in the Age- Herald, a daily newspaper of general circulation. published an the city of Birm- ingham. which notice shah contain in addi- tion to the ordinance the estimated cost. as aforesaid, of said Improvements. and shall name the time and place at which the Board of Mayor and Alderman win meet as afore- said to hear remonstrances and protests against the construction of said improve ments.
 Be 1t further resolved that the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause notice by publication to be given as Is thereby pro- vided for.
 Adopted January 2nd, 1901.
 HID. WOOD,
 City Clerk. January 4th and 11th, 1901.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
No. 34.
RESOLUTION

Whereas, The Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham have at this meeting of said board adopted an ordinance entitled "An Ordinance to provide for the construction of certain storm sewer and branches thereto; and,
 Whereas, The estimated cost of said im- provements has been escertained to be $27, 600; therefore
 Be it resolved. That the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall meet on the 9th day of February, 1901 at the Council chamber at o'clock D. m., to hear remonstrances and protests against the construction of said improvements.
 Be 1t further resolved, That tine said sewer is constructed for the purpose of draining and benefiting the area bounded as follows to-wit:
 Beginning at F1fteenth street and Avenue B, thence westward along Avenue E to Fourteenth street thence southward along Fourteenth street 10 the southwest corner of Fourteenth street and Avenue q. thence tn a straight line to the northeast corner of Alley G and Thirteenth street. thence eouthward along Thirteenth street to Alley I, thence eastward along Alley I to Four teenth street, thence southward along the east side of Fourteenth street to a point 50 feet north of Avenue K, thence in straight line to point on the north Nine of Avenue K, 11s.9 feet east of Fourteenth street; thence eastward along the north line of Avenue K to the east side of Fifteenth street, thence in a straight line to a point on the west side of Sixteenth street 60 feet south of Alley J, thence eastward and par alle1 with Alley J to East Seventeenth alley, thence in a straight Nine to the north west corner of Avenue K and Eighteenth street, thence south ward along the center line of Eighteenth street. if extended to a point 175 feet south of Twelfth avenue, south; thence eastward and parallel to Twelfth avenue, south to Nineteenth street; thence northward along Nineteenth street to Twelfth avenua south; thence eastward along Twelfth avenue. south, to a point 125 feet west of Twentieth street; thence north ward parallel to Twentieth street 20 feet,
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

"McFee's Matrimonial Bureau, one of the cleverest musical farce comedies on the road, will be the attraction at the Audi torium tonight, and comes well recom- mended. The company is made up of ex- cellent people and the engagement, which is for one night only, promises to be a success.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
HELP WANTED--MALE.

WANTED-Responsi Philadelphia firm wants office manager at Birmingham; salary $500 yearly; $S50 cash and satls- factory reference required; commercial reference furnished; position permanent. Address P. O. Box No. 2S1, Philadelphia, Pa.
 WANTED-A good colored boy Apply this afternoon at o'clock Age-Herald office. WANTED-A middle-aged COOK for the Boys Industrial School; references re- queSted. 12-29-tf
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
SITUATION WANTED.

WANTED-Positdon; office or travelling po-
 sition preferred; best reference. Address j H, care Age Herald. 1-4-2t WANTED-Situation as cook by colored man; private family preferred can fur nish good references. Call at~2121 9th ave. J. H. Miller.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
CITY ORDINANCES.

No. s2
 IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE NO s2. To. provide for the grading. macadamiz- ing and curbing of certain streets and ay- enues.
 Section l. Be 1t ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham, That the following streets and avenues be graded, macadamized and the sidewalks curbed to- wit:-Fifteenth street from Avenue E to Avenue J; Avenue from Fifteenth to Eighteenth street, provided, however, that the sidewalk along the north side of Avenue J from Seventeeth to Eighteenth streets shall not be included in the above, 1t having been previously curbed.
 Sec. ?. Be it further ordained, That the costs of said Improvements authorized by this ordinance shall be assessed and levied against the property abutting on the DOT tion of the aforesaid streets and avenues improved and benefited thereby Provided, however that the cost of all street i'm provements on street, avenue and alley intersections shall be assessed and levied against the property abutting on the streets and avenues or alleys so intersecting for one-haif block in each direction. Provided, further, That the cost of grad ing or macadamizing of any street railroad or other railroad tracks and space between such tracks, and for eighteen inches on each side of the tracks including switches and turnouts, shall not be assessed against the property abutting on said streets and avenues as aforesaid, but shall be assessed against and collected from the owner of such railroad and shall be lien upon the railroad and the property used in connee- tion herewith. Provided, however that nothing herein contained shall be construed to relieve any street railroad of its obliga- tion in the matter of street Improvements. Adopted January 2nd, 1901.
 w. M. DRENNEN,
 Mayor. Attest:
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
ExPERT EXAMINERS

NOTICEOMerchants, manufacturers and business men generally should have their books examined once a year and loss or gain determined; as we are approaching new year, now is the time to have this work done; will guarantee satisfaction and execute all work promptly at req sonable price. Address Expert, P. o. Box lS6 12-10-mon-w wed-fri-tf
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
MONEY TO LEND.

MONEY TO LEND - We nave $70.o00 to lend on Birmingham property at very low rate; we avoid long delays, and lend from $500 up; call on us 424 Chalifoux Building D. F. Allen & Go. 6-l9-tf WANTED-To loan 5000 on city property of twice its value; will pay per cent per annum "B," care Age-Herald. 12-3O-6t
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
January 4th and 11th, 1901.

No. 62
 IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 62. To provide for the grading and macadam- izing, curbng and paying of certain por- tions of Avenue l. between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets.
 Section l. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham, That Av- enue I, between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets, be graded and macadamized, and that the curbing be reset along the south side of said avenue, and that the sidewalk along both sides of said avenue be paved with artificial stone. Sec. 2. Be 1t further ordained, That the cost of street Improvements be assessed and levied against the property abutting on the portion of the aforesaid avenue improved and benefited thereby. Adopted January 2nd, 1901.
 W. M. DRENNEN,
 Mayor. Attest:
 H. D. WOOD, City Clerk. January 4th and 11th- 1901.
The age-herald., 1901-01-04

No. 63
 IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 63.
 To provide for the grading macadami1lng and curbing of certain streets and avenues.
 Section l. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham, That Eleventh avenue from Nineteenth to Twen- ty-first streets, Twenty-first and Twenty third streets, from Eleventh to Twelfth av- enues, be graded and the sidewalks along the same be curbed, including the returns at all street and avenue intersections, and the parts of the aforesaid portions of the
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
LAND TITLES.

ALABAMA ABSTRACT CO.,, FOOT First ave- nue, examiners of land titles; the only complete set of abstracts of title to this
 district, with plats, in existence; our ab- stracts show everything of which a purchaser or money lender should be ap- prised. u-22-tf
The age-herald., 1901-01-04
FOR SALE.

 s6500-100x240, with 2-story S-room residence, on 11th avenue, near IT street. $360O-A piece of property on Sd avenue, near 17st, that will soon come in for busi-' ness. $2350-s95O cash, balance years; a nice D. room cottage on south 18th street. $1S50-Good 2-story 7-room residence on south 18th street; rents for $20 s7Oo-S0x100, on south 14th street, between 9th and 10th. s17O0-Splendfd broom residence on Elyton car line; not yet completed; terms easy; call and see this. s16O0-Large lot. set in fruit with a splen- did broom house, near Southern shops. s550-116x20s. in one and a half blocks of car Jonesville. s1250-Five acres near Eyton. want two nice homes on South High.- lands foi cash customers.
 R. H. THOMAS, Phone 150. TOPS Sd Avenue.