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The age-herald., 1901-12-19
A Man After Roosevelt's Own Heart.

From the Kansas City Star.
 President Roosevelt appointed a man after his own heart when he designated Patrick J. Garrett of Las Cruces, N. M, to be collector of customs at Fl Paso. There is probably not man in New Mexico or western Texas-unless he is a disappointed applicant for the place who will not applaud the choice. It has been nearly fifteen years since Pat" Garrett, by the unerring aim of his six shooter, put an end to such carnival of lawlessness as that section of the coun- try never encountered before or since. It was Garrett who killed Billy, the Kid" scattered his band of murderers and cat tie thieves and restored tranquility to the territory.
 In those early days outlawry was tri- umphant. and "The Kid'' the murderer of twenty-one men. was it's recognized chieftain. Cattle thieving was the occu- patton of the band with occasional raids upon towns by way of diversion. On both sides of the Rio Grande for hundreds of miles, from Albuquerque down into Texas and Old Mexico, Billy and his gang levied tribute Among the native 'greas- ers'' and vicious whites who flee from civilization their allies were many. Oc- casionally attempts to check Billy" and his gang always resulted disastrously to those who tried 1t. When this lawlessness had become insufferable Gen. Lew Wal lace, then Governor of the territory, sent for Pat" Garrett. He had been an offi- cer of the law on the Texas frontier No one else wanted the job, because mar shals were "Billys" favorite targets Garrett accepted the assignment and his first act was an announcement to "all to whom those presence came greeting" that he was going to kill Billy the Kid" who sent word to Garrett to have a six foot-three coffin in readiness for his own funeral
 The story of Garrett's pursuit of Billy" would fill a magazine. In fact, it has filled magazines. In the last chap ter of 'The Kids" career he went to say good-by to a sweetheart before starting on a raid which he had planned. Gar rett heard of 1t, went to the house and overpowered it's occupants and lay in wait for the visitor The house was in darkness and as the outlaws figure was silhouetted in the open door Garrett shot him through the heart. The instant in which the revolver flashed was, however, sufficient for Billy to draw his weap- on and fire in the direction of the hid den enemy, for no 'swifter man with a gum ever terrorized the Southwest
 With their leader dead, the outlaws scattered, and New Mexico became peaceful and secure. Ten years ago there was an outbreak of lawlessness in Donna Ana County between the cattle men and "rustlers." and Garrett was sent for and given the office of sheriff in order to restore order. The campaign was brief and the sheriff won it. Per sons with an inclination for brigandage have wholesome respect for Pat Garrett. He is a quiet. modest man. with a tall and gaunt figure. He is g Democrat, but has been elected sheriff many times on the Republican ticket. It is another one of the Presidents own appointments. and the most 'Btrenuous' one of them all.
The age-herald., 1901-12-19
The obIigina Office Boy.

From the Providence Journal.
 An old gentleman came into busy downtown office the other day and came up to the table where James, the office boy, was reading the next to the last chapter in one of the Dead wood Dick novels. James did not know for several minutes that any one had called, so eager was he to find out if Dick was really going to kill the villain at last and save the blue-eyed Catherine. Looking up just a moment before getting ready to plunge into the crisis, James caught sight of the gentleman standing be- side him. In some way the office boy felt that the visitor had been there a long time, and he hastened to make up for the neglect.
 Anything I can do for your James asked in the tone his employer usei when he wants to make the best nm pression.
 The old gentleman said nothing, but he looked at James in strange way that made that young man fee, ashamed of himself.
 q am very sorry, sir, kept you waiting. Do you want to see some one, sir?"
 Still the visitor was silent. Then the boy raised his voice, and a glim, mer of light came into the old gen. tleman's eye. He took out of his pocket long tube, put one end to his ear and and handed the other to James. q should like to speak tc your employer"
 Certainly, sir," said the obligine office boy; hold the line"
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ter WorfN Company on a claim for H. censes due and unpaid January l. 1901, when section 1, subdivision 22S. became eff fective. This resolution instructed the attorney to bring suit or collect the sum otherwise. It also instructed him to col lect all other unpaid licenses. It was unanimously adopted.
 The milk and dairy ordinance, intro- duced some weeks ago, was brought up for second and third readings and passed It provides for the collection of licenses and otherwise regulates the dairy busi- ness.
 Taxing of Transient Dealers.
 An ordinance was introduced and pass ed amending section 21s of the license schedule which provides for the taxation of transient dealers in merchandise or other goods to the extent of $25. The amendment provides for the amount of taxation to be named at the discretion of the Mayor and the chairmen of the miscellaneous and Judiciary committees
 The chairman of the miscellaneous committee introduced an ordinance pro- viding for the license schedule for the year of 1902 The schedule itself will be made up by the Judiciary and miscellane- ous committees to which it was refer red shortly after being placed on it's first reading.
 A petition from the Birmingham Rail- way. Light and Power Company asking for franchises to make connections be- tween lines was read. The company asked the right to lay single and double tracks in Twenty-frst street from track in First avenue to Twenty-first street between Second and Third avenues and in Third avenue along it between Nine teenth and Twentieth streets They ex- pressed willingness to have franchise made for only thirty years, as provided by the new constitution. and also to pay $100 per block for the right. The peti- tion was referred to street railway com mittce.
 The Birmingham .jelt and Railway
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were toward. Every friend became his enemy as he looked at the good sword on the wall and vainly tried to raise the lrnpotent arm.
 Words if has been said are fossil his tory. The Roman nakuralists christened the leopard keobd,dns because they sup posed the spotted creature was the joint Offspring of lion and tiger. So the name leopard, ernbaims ancient ignorance and preserves 1t like fly in amber.
 It is the same with the word rheuma- ism. Itsmame implies that 1t was sup posed to be a sort of rheufn, catarrhal Affection, such as results from a cold. And while the treatment for rheumatism was based on that theory it was small wonder that cures were irfrequent. To- day we locate the cause of rheumatism in the blood and we drive 1t out scien- tifica1ly by the use of Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
 THE MODERN TREATMENT.
 uOuite number of years ago, when I was girl at home, my father was pros trated upon a bed of sickness, !" writes Mrs. P. M. Wheeler, of No. 2.Arn Place, Bradford. Penna. ~He had rheumatism and a complication of troubles which baffied the skill of three of our best physicians. All through the winter imonths he lay upon his bed, suffering severely at times with rheumatism in his limbs. While in this condition pam phlet containing description of Dr. Pierce's remedies fell into his hands. remember of his sitting up in bed and reading it through and then exclairning, That medicine ia i1st what I need !' lust then a neighbor came along who was going to town and we sent for a bottle of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. We laid aside the doctors medicines and commenced giving my father the Golden Medical Discovery according to directions. The first three days he felt worse, as is often the case After that he commenced to gain. His physician was surprised at the change in his condition and candidly admitted that the Golden Medical Discovery was doing more for him than As had been able to do. In less than two weeks my
The age-herald., 1901-12-19
Southern Official Joins Directors of
 SIoss Company.

J. S. B. Thompson of the Southern Railway, with headquarters in Atlanta. is in the city for several days stay. He will accompany the members of the board of directors to the Sloss-Sheiheiu Iron and Steel Company on trip to Sheffield today. MT. Thompson has con trol of the Southern in this territory and is one of the most prominent of- ficials in the South.
 The members of the board Of directors of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company who are in the city on their semi-annual inspection trip spent yes terday in looking over local property or the company. They will remain in the city for several days before returning to New York.
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SHIPS COLLIDE.
TimberLaden Barge Brushes Into Q
 Spanish Steamer.

Pensacola, Fla, December S.-A timber laden barge collided with the Spanish steamship Leonora, for Liverpool, late yesterday afternoon and crushed one of the steamers forward plates and injuring others, altogether entailing loss of s2OOO The plate will be temporarily repaired and the vessel docked when she reaches her destination.
 The Leonora was berthed in a slip be- tween two wharves. A barge in charge of a tug, intended for the steamship Evlyn, when opposite the Leonora was caught by a current, striking the steamers side with much force.
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THE KNIGHTS OF OLD
The One Foe They Feared.

The Knights as rule feared Vno foe in shining armor" Tn the fights they indulged in 1t was give and take, and as . rule the best man won. But there was one foe who ever haunted the damp and draughty castles of the Knights. one of whom they stood in abject fear. and that foe was rheumatism. Rheumatism in the shoulder and no more swinging of the sword Rheumatism in the legs and no more stritiing of the war charger. Un- happy were the servants of the Knight who was kept at home by stiffened limbs and aching bones when great things
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HOLIDAY RATES.

Account of Christmas and New Year holidays the Southern Railway will sell tickets from points on It's line to all points south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers and east of the Mississippi river, at rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip.
 Tickets to be sold December g. "A. 25, 30 and 31, 1901. and January l, 1902, with final limit to January 3, 1902.
 For further information apply to any agent of the Southern Railway or
 c. D. JACKSON, T. P. A.
 2O19 First Ave. Birmingham. Ala 12-4-26t
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ATHENS

Athens. December 1S-(Special.)-Capt W. c. McEniry, one of the oldest citizens of this place. died this morning after a protracted illness. lie has lived in Athens for many years and prior to the Civil War ran a large carriage shop in this place and was quite successful. He reared a large family. but only three of them are left-two sons and one daugh- ter. Hon. John McEniry. ex-mayor of Bessemer, is his oldest son. He was 9 prominent Mason and was buried with Masonic orders.
 This country Is suffering from the most terrific blizzard known here this early in the season in forty years Seet and snow are falling heavily at this time and all stock is suffering greatly. Poor peo- pie, owing to- the short crops, are also suffering. there being no work that can be secured in the farming districts at this time. Many are coming to town hoping to secure work in the factories.
 Mrs. Margaret Alice Lewis announces the approaching marriage of her daugh- ter, Miss Mattie Rivers, to MT. Oscar Wych Crutcher, the marriage to take place at the Presbyterian Church in this place on Thursday. December 2G, at 4:3O in the afternoon. The promised bride is one of the most attractive and accom- plished young women in this section of the State. a daughter of the late Captain William G. Lewis.
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FEhlNG LIN S6OES. Christmas is almost here, day that one-half of the world presents gifts to the other.
 A pair of D. B. Luster's stylish and perfect fitting Shoes or Slippers would be an ideal Xmas gift. I have them in all the styles and toes. Prices 19c, 25c, 4oc, soc, soc, FOG, soc, 95c SPA, s1.4s, $1.74, $1.ss, $2.48, $2.s8, $s.4s, have some special bargains in Mems Patent Calf, latest style, for $2es.
 Also, Ladies' finest Shoes. The latest style toe and heel at $3.48 and $4.0O. ....
 My making and repairing depart ment finest in the city. So as to ac. commodate the working people who can't get off by o'clock to have their shoes fitted I'll keep store open from 6:30 a. m. till p. m.; Saturday night till 12 o'clock.
 D. B. ULSTER,
 217 Nineteenth Street. Goods delivered to any part of city. Phone 1727.
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State Convention In Little Rock.

Little Rock December 1S.-At a meet ing held today the Democratic State central committee perfected arrange ments for state convention to be held in Little Rock June 10, 1902 to nominate candidates for state offices Under a new departure primary elections will be held in each of the seventy-five counties of the State on March % next to express a choice for State candidates and United States Senator
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The 25C Table

Cups and Saucers, Vases, Bisque Figures, Puff Boxes, Candle Sticks, Nut Sets, Nut Picks, Smoking Sets. Plates, Olive Dishes, Tobacco Jars, Card Cases, Pin Trays, Brass Lan- terms and Sugars and Creams. Some of these things were $1.OO originally
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The Soc Table.

Oatmeal Sets, Ice Cream Sets, 1 Bowl and Saucers; Tea Pots, Parian Marble Busts and Figures, Mustache Cups and Saucers, Puff Boxes, Candle Holders, Bohemian Glass and China Vases, Pin Trays, A. D. Cups and Saucers, Figures, Bread Boats, Comb and Brush Trays, Thermometers, Su- gars and Creams, Beer Mugs, Tea Cad. dies and Ash Trays. Some of these things were $1.25 originally.
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Mental Arithmetic.

From the Columbus lOhio) State Journal
 Alex Smart--I would like to ask you a question. Numbskull--Go ahead.
 Alex Smart-If the earth makes one revolution in twenty-four hours, how many revolutions does South America make iu a week?
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The s Table.

Articles to the value of $500 are to be found on this table-Chop Dishes, new Pompeii Vases, Japanese Cake Plates and Salad Bowls, Chocolate Pots, Bohemian Vases, Opal Puff Boxes and Jewelry Cases, Salad Sets, Pudding Sets and Florentine Frames.
 Keep to the right-coming in, and in, and going out, keep to the right.
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 MONUMENT NOT UNVEILED.
Shaft at AndersonviIe Not Complete
 Exercises We're Held.

Macon, Ga.. December 1S.-The Ohio Monument over dead Federal prisoners was not unveiled at Andersonville today, but the programme of exercises that had been arranged was executed. The shaft was not completed. Governor Nash and party returned to their homes tonight. The weather was disagreeably cold the thermometer lowering around 20 degrees.
 The Massachusetts monument will be unveiled tomorrow
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Hints to Make Christmas Shopping Easy for You as Well as for the PeOple Whn Serve Ynn

We ask you as a special favor, to take small packages with you as often as you conveniently can.
 Have clerks repeat name, initials and address to obviate mistakes.
 Use a shopping card.
 Please send as few c. O. D.'s as possible.
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eliminates the poisons IS which cause disease.
 "In the fall of 1893 my ankle began to pain me,' writes Mrs. C. |. Briggs, of Tunnel City, Monroe Go, Wis. Mot 8 steady pain, but it grew worse fast and soon became a running sore. It made me very lame. When I sat down had to rest 1t on a stool, as I could not endure the pain when it was on the floor. The doctor gave me something to heal it, but it would break out worse than ever in a short time. That was the way I suffered for five years. l was so nerv- ous hardly knew what I was doing sometimes. Got SO l could not do the work for myself and husband. In the fall of 1898 I commenced to take Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets My ankle soon healed and
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The Best of Reasons.

From the Boston Post.
 why do you bring this to me?' thun- dered the weary editor. thrusting the MS. back into the hands of the poet
 Because, replied the bard. timidly, T have no stamp"
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The S1 Table.

Fern Bowls, Lunch Sets, Hot Cake Dishes, Cologne Bottles, Chocolate Pots, Salted Almond Dishes Boullion and Mustache Cups, Tiffany Glass Vases and Bohemian Roemers. Some of these things were $1.75 and $2 orig inally.
The age-herald., 1901-12-19
CITY IS ENDOWED FROM
 EMITTING SEWERAGE IN
 VALLEY CREEK WATERS

presented a petition asking the right to lay switch track to warehouse to be erected by the Graves China Company. It was also referred to the Street Rail way Committee.
 Digs Up Park Ordinance.
 Alderman Wheeler, for the Park Com mittee, asked that the ordinance pro- vidlng improvements for parks In Sixth and Seventh Wards be enforced without delay. He also asked that shelters be erected in all parks He was asked to give definite plans for the latter work.
 P J. Newman rendered his resignation as day warden at the city jail, effective December 22. It was accepted and the Mayor instructed to fill the vacancy.
 A petition asking the refund of Sl1, paid as licenses in 1900 by W. M Finley was granted. petition of D. L. James for payment of a dog was refused. The committee appointed to investigate the question of street car lenders was grant cd further time, pending the arrival of samples for trial by the railway com pany
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The 75c Table.

Bohemian Roemers. Vases and Vio' let Stands. Celery Trays, Mush and Milk Sets, Candelabras, Cabarets, Cake Plates, Parian Marble Figures China Butter Dishes, Beer Steins and Letter Boxes. Some of these things were $1.OO and $1.25 originally.
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At the Football Game.

Fom Judge.
 He-By love, that's too bad! That poor fellows hurt again.
 she-oh that's all right. It isn't the sama onai
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Shop early in the day when the rush is least.
 Keep to the right when in the store and in coming in and going out. pass to the right.
 The rear elevator is not so crowded as the front elevator.
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Not Unsociable.

From the Detroit Free Press.
 Dorothy-Paulne. what makes you SO unsociable?
 Pauline-Insociable I'm not Il bit unso- ciable; l merely don't like society.
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father was up with his clothes on. Hs continued taking the medicine am in 2 short time was well, and ever afterWard was loud in his praises of Dr. Pierce :: Golden Medical Discovery as he told of the wonderful cure 1t performed in his case.p
 When the cause of rheumatism is located in the blood it is at once evident that the one thing to do is to purge the blood of the acids and poisons which breed and feed the disease. In all com mon forms of blood disease, Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery may be used with absolute confidence in the result It cures scrofula, salt rheum, letter, eczema, pimples, boils, ulcers, sores and eruptions of all kinds which are caused by the corrupt condition of the blood. It is the
 BEST BEsoM FOR THE BLOOD because it absolutely drives out and
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"The Largest nXIERN M "Tie Largest
 JOSEPH X LOEB. Only Five Shopping Days to Christmas.

These are busy days-compared to last Christmas the crowds bigger and the buying more brisk-Therere reasons things to and more special purchases of holiday goods. Here are gifts for the whole family and if you are in doubt what to gve come for a suggestion.
 Bring along your husband any night now after sup per-store's open till 93O ~ sss.#
 Bring the children when Santa Claus shere--any af- ternoon between and o'clock
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Here is the best delivery service of all stores in the South-quickest and most accurate, help to perfect it by having clerks repeat names and in- itia1s
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Solid Gold Link Buttons.

With monogram engraved for s2.5O pair at J. Lowinsohn's, DOS First avenue.
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Fast Service via. the Mobile & Ohio
 Railroad

Fast service via the Mobile and Ohio Railroad for Cairo. St. Louis and points in the North, East and West. New equipment, through sleepers. Superior service P. s. Hay. S. D. P. A.. No. 3 Commerce street. Montgomery, Ala c. M. Shepard. G. P. A., Mobile. Ala.
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Keep to the right-coming in the
 store and in the store-keep to the | right
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Air Rifles, Footballs, etc. , cheapest at
 B'ham Arms & Cycle Go.
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Air Rifles, Footballs, etc., cheapest at
 Riham Arms & Cycle Go.
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The $2 Table.

This table is made up of articles that were formerly $2.50 and from that up to $3.25; single plates for use as Placques, amber tinted, cut stem Roemers, Cabarets, Salad Bowls, Five O'Clock Tea Kettles, Chocolate Pots, Vases, Bronzes, Celery Trays, large Bohemian Glass Cologne Bottles, Bisque Figures, and, last, Nousveau Busts.
 Use the Nineteenth street entrance, raa, Ttb;,1 ouaau1
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At druggists.
Of Stable Habits.

From the Yonkers' Statesman. Mrs. Crimsonbeak-Did you say he is a man of stable habits7 Mir. Crimsonbeak-Yes; he kicks like . mule
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFER-J. M. Smith sold to M. c. Shackleford for $25OO the northeast corner of section Il yester- day.
 PETITION FOR BANKRUPTCY-W. T. Madison filed petition for bank ruptcy in the clerks office of the United States District Court yesterday afternoon. His liabilities are s139.7b.
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ULlMAN AND LANE
 ELECTED MEMBERS
 BOARD OF EDUCATION

Continued from page 5.
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VERDICT FOR DEFENDANT-In the case of Howard Going vs. the Alabama Steel and Coal Company. which has been on trial in the City Court verdict was rendered in favor of the defendant.
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LOST A ChARM.-In the run to the fire at 211 Nineteenth avenue by the North Side Fire Department yesterday after noon. Eddie Jeith lost gold charm in the shape of Maltese cross with the word music on it.
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MIR. THOMPSON HERE.

The rear elevator is less crowded
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COPY OF THE RAY BILL-Secretary Gibson of the Commercial club has re- ceived from the printers the copy of the Ray bill, recently ordered, and will begin the distribution today The bill seeks changes in the bankruptcy law The pamphlet also gives the report of Judge J. J. Banks as endorsed by the club. It contains twelve pages.
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pFeoM FOR rHr BLOOD

because it absolutely drives out and