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The age-herald., 1901-12-22
COLD WAVE SAYS
 FOND FAREWELL
WEATHER MAN DECLARES THAT WEATHER WILL BE so WARM THAT ovERcoATs CAN BE LEFT AT HOME.

The cold wave passed away yesterday. The temperature arose from the lowest point, Il degrees in the morning, until al 4 o'clock in the afternoon the mercury stood at 35 degrees. At 8 o'clock in tht morning the mark was II degrees. at | o'clock itw as 31 and at p. m. 33.
 The prediction for today is warmer, tht weather man saying 1t will be so pleas ant that an over coat will not be re- quired for the afternoon parade.
 The cold weather of the past several days has provided an addition to the repotoire of holiday amusements. East Lake and Lakeview were both frozen over, and the possessor of pair of skates and an ability to use them is busy.
 This has been the first occasion in sew eral years cold enough for such an in- tense freeze and devotees of skating have not failed to take advantage of the fact.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
Christmas With It's Crowds,
 Fire Works and Confetti

coal. or anything to alliviate the rigors of winter and to cheer and gladden. the hearts of the destitute will be gratefully received.
 'The office will not be opened on Christmas day, and it would greatly ob- lige if all donations be sent on Monday. if possible, so that they can be given out on Tuesday. It is requested that all ap- plicants for help bring orders from some one of the relief committee or from some well-known person."
 Police Department "Don'ts." While everybody is expected to have all the fun possible during Christmas week Chief Austin has issued certain orders which will tend to limit what some might call humor. The don'ts of the po- lice department may be told in the fol- lowing paragraphs:
 No confetti is to be thrown during the holidays.
 The offensive blowing of tin horns and other articles of torture is prohibited. Chief Austin said yesterday afternoon that he had given instructions to the po- licemen to arrest all persons, no matter who they are, caught throwing confetti, young boys blowing tin horns in ladies' faces and those throwing balls tied to long rubbers. Chief Austin does not ob- ject to boys and girls having all the fun they want as long as 1t does not endan- ger the lives of people. But when 1t is so rough as to make it dangerous for ladies to be on the streets he will stop it.
 Fireworks can not be exploded inside the fire limits. When exploded outside the fire limits every precoution must be taken to prevent fire. The police are instructed to arrest all persons violating this law.
 The fire limits include the business sec tion of the city. They extend from Ave- nue D on the south to Fourth alley on the north, and from about Fourteenth street to Twenty-second street
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
POULTRY SHOW CLOSES.
Association Meets and Elects Officers
 for the Year.

The exhibition of the Alabama Poultry and Pet Stock Association closed last night. The promoters are we'll pleased over their success, and promise to shave a display of poultry and spet stock next year that will eclipse anything of its kind ever seen in the state. They will secure more commodious quarters-secur- ing a portion of the new city hall if pos sibie. and expect to have on display at least two thousand fowls. besides the other exhibits of Pet stock. etc.
 The association held a meeting yester- day at noon and elected the following officers for the ensuing year:
 MT. Thomas S. Forbes, president.
 MT. R. G. Prince, vice president.
 MT. T. B. Afford, secretary and treas urer.
 Immediately after the election Presi- dent Forbes announced meeting of the association December 28, in room of the Smith building.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
THREE CUP DRINKERS.
Too Much Liquid at Meals.

I was formerly one of the greatest cof- fee drinkers in the country, drinking as high as cups at a meal, and as a conse- ouence, was in a most nervous condi- ton.
 Could not even lift a cup without spill ing part of it, my hand shook so.
 By reading some articles about Pos- tum Food Coffee. was led to a knowl- edge of the fact that coffee was the thing that was hurting me. so quit it and took up the use of Postum, and after I found how to make it right, I liked it so well that I have continued to use 1t since. I am now twenty-eight pounds heavier than I ever was, and fell 10 per cent better than I ever felt in my life. have no sort of desire to go back to the oId-fashioned coffee. Victor B. Stone siefer, Box e7. Lewisburg, Pa
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
PosToFFIcE OPEN TODAY.
Stamp and Register Windows Will Do
 Business Till Noon.

The stamp and register window of the postoffice will be kept open until noon today on account of the heavy rush of Christmas mail and the desire on the part of the authorities to avoid having the mails pile up Monday. This is the first time the postoffice in Birmingham has been opened on Sunday.
 The mails were much heavier yesterday than they have been so far. and they promise to continue to increase until the day after Christmas. The volume of busi- ness in the package department is fully 100 per cent larger than under ordinary circumstances.
 It is a noticeable fact that the number of registered packages and letters is lar ger this year than ever before.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22

Thirty subscriptions of one dollar each were made to the fund for the battleship Alabama silver service yesterday. The fund now stands $sS5 actually in hand. Efforts will be made Monday to raise the balance of the allotment of s10O0 which Birmingham will give for the service.
 In other cities the work of soliciting funds is progressing rapidly. Within a few weeks it is believed the full amount for the purchase of the service will be In the hands of the state committee.
 The battleship Alabama is one of the largest and most modern fighters in the navy of this country. It was named by former Secretary of the Navy Her. bert, and 1t is an honor to the country, the state and MT Herbert It also stands as a reminder of the famous ship
The age-herald., 1901-12-22

Shopping in Birmingham yesterday was like fighting for position in a parade. Everybody was scrambling to get near est everything; everybody was talking as if there would never be another op- portunity to say word; many boys and girls were blowing horns and yelling; children were dragging toys; and above all the other babble the cries of the street dealers in candy and fireworks sounded like the screeching of engines. It would be Impossible to even suggest during the day. All the stores were pack ed from early morning until late at night. women predominating.
 One bright young woman, after her days shopping was over and she was again at home, formulated the following hints for other shoppers:
 Hints to Shoppers.
 Don't carry your purse as though you didn't care for it; some person who "lifts' purses for a living might relieve you of it.
 cheap price on a certain article; you 
 good nerves than the few cents you will save can possibly purchase.
 If you go down town to buy anything, buy it first and then do your sightseeing. If you walt until you are tired, you are apt to make a poor selection.
 Don't wait until the last hours of the day to go shopping; every one goes then, and the crush is not only hindersome, but often very disagreeable.
 Don't be cross, snappish or unreason- able with clerks and attendants in the stores. They have to work from early in the morning until late at night. and, naturally, are tired.
 Don't wait until the day before Christ mas to get what you want; you will have to pick over what Is left.
 When carrying small bundles. do not lay them down carelessly in stores; you may never see them again.
 Many of the show windows were artis- tically decorated. Probably no window in the city attracted the same attention as did that of the Ferd Marx store, wherein a snow storm was represented and Santa Claus disposted himself The scene was most realistic. an electric fan spreading and whipping the cotton-snow about in q realistic way.
 Another window attracting much atten- tion because of it's novelty was that of the Loveman, Joseph 6 Loeb store in Third avenue. wherein rough mountain side. with snow and lakes, was repre- sented in a picturesque arrangement A number of other windows were tastefuIly decorated with novelties and goods for Christmas shoppers, all attracting more or less attention.
 Remember the Poor.
 While those who have money are cele- brating Christmas, 1t would be appropri- ate that the destitute be remembered. The United Charities will make distribu- tons Tuesday. The president, Mrs. J. B. Torrey, has issued the following special request for contributions to assist in the work:
 "The headquarters of the United Chari- ties, corner Third avenue and Twenty second street, in the Thompson building. will be kept open all day Monday and Tuesday, December 28 and A. for any Christmas donations that may be sent them for the poor. Money, provisions (piain or fanoy) fruits nuts, toys. books, wearing apparel, bedding, and especially
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mir. Harry Mercer.

Mir. Harry Mercer, one of the oldest citizens of Birmingham. died this morn residence, 50S South Twentieth street. He had been III just three days and the an nouncement of his death was unex- pected. His remains will be taken to Huntsville today for interment
 MT. Mercer was proprietor of the Post office Jewelry Store, one of the oldest establishments in the city. He came to Birmingham when the place was small town. and growing up with the city. iden- tifed himself with all it's interests. Mir, Mercer was 50 years of age and leaves a widow.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
MORGAN STILL. IN JAIL.
Says He Will Get Out of Trouble as
 Soon as People Understand.

George W. Morgan, who is held in the Jefferson county jail on a charge of em. bezzlement and fraudulent use of the nails has not made bond The charge of fraudulently using the mails was pre- ferred Friday afternoon by E. W. wha- ley before United States Commissioner Cornish.
 The charges under which MT. Morgan and MT. W. L. Dodd are being held for appearance before the United States court come under different statutes. The penalty in the case of Mir. Dodd is only $500. while it is eighteen months impris- onment in the Morgan case. Mir. Morgan says he is not guilty of the charges pre-. ferred against him and that he believes the whole matter will be settled as soon as the people understand the situation.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
SEES FEW VISITORS. coffman In Good Spirits and Chats With Fellow-Prisoners.

R. D. Coffman, who is held in the Jeff ferson county jail on a charge of killing the Rev. J. w. Bradley at Brookside three weeks ago has few visitors with the ex- ception of his attorneys. who call on him frequently to discuss the defense to be put up in the hearing before the Grim inal Court, should the grand jury find a true bill.
 He seems to be in good spirits and talks pleasantly with his fellow prison CTS. but does not discuss the act which brought him to jail
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
SPIRIT OF GENEROSITY.
C, w. Burton and H. Q. odom Will Be Given Peerless Saloon Receipts Christmas.

Imbued with the spirit of Christmas tide when it is more gracious to give than re- ceive, the owners of the Peerless Saloon have substantially shown their generosity and on Christmas day the entire receipts of the establishment will be turned over to c. W. Burton and H. D. Odom, the two bartenders, for the happiness of themselves and their families during the holidays.
 Saloon receipts on Christmas day are usually very large, and 1t is unusual for owners to be so generous to employees; however, Burton and Hugh are quite well known, and to their popularity Is due to a great extent the prosperity of the establishment. The members of the Peerless company say they fully realize this. and have decided to do everything in their power to make Christmas happy for their employees.
 The Peerless saloon is at the corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street, and Is said to one of the finest buffets in the south Sometime ago over $8000 was expended in fitting the place with large mirrors and frescoing tho ceiling and walls with artistic scroll work. A pretty lunch counter was also added, and customers can now be served with any hinu OI u uBnI IuIcn uuTiIlB lue udy anu up to 12 o'clock at night.
 Hugh Odom has lived in Birmingham nearly all of his life and few mem can claim as many friends and acquaintances. c. W. Burton has been here four years, and during that time has built up strong patronage. which follows him wherever he is employed. He has friends all over the state, and many of them who are in Birmingham during the holi- days have expressed an intention of call ing at the saloon and contributing a mite to the bartenders' Christmas gift.
 Odom and Burton are both expert drink mixers, and can serve anything from a hot Tom and Jerry and egg-nogg to a pousse cafe.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
pR. JOHNSON TO PREACH.
Has Been Called to Reetory of St.
 Mary's Church.

The Rev. Canty Johnson of Rock Hill, S. C., who was recently called to the rectorship of St. Mary y's-on-the-HighIands is In the city and will preach at the church today at Il o'clock. he is the guest of Former Governor Johnston, who entertained at dinner in his honor Friday evening.
 The guests at this dinner were all mem- bers of the vestry of the church. They were Mir. R. P. Wetmore. MT. Mack Dren- nen. Gen. E. W. Rucker and MT. W. G. Estes. The call of the church has not yet been accepted by MT. Johnson. but it is thought he will do so.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
Looks Like War.

Valparaiso. December 21.-The Argen- tine government has recalled it's repre- sentative at Santiago de Chii. leaving the legation in charge of the secretary. but diplomatic relations between the two countries have not yet broken.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22

which bore the same name but different colors during the sixties, and which did
 such valiant service for the Confederacy at that time.
 The chairman of the Commercial Club committee will make an effort to secure reports from each member of his com
 mittee during the coming three days in
 order that final report may be had by Christmas day. The contributions to date are as fol- lows.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
Mrs. E. E. Taylor.

Mir. F. B. Taylor died at his home, s23 Twenty street, South yesterday morning at S:3O o'clock.
 Mr. Taylor was one of the first residents of this city and has always worked for it's upbuilding. He leaves a widow and two daughters, Miss Elberta and Miss Ida Taylor.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
Movement of Transports,

Washington, December a.-The war de- pertinent Is informed that the transport Crook sailed from Gibraltar this morn ing for Manila, and that the transport Warren arrived at Nagasaki with troops from the Philippines for San Francis ro
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
Found a Stolen Weapon.

Policeman Nix arrested Henry Banks and Will Williams yesterday morning on suspicion. They were trying to sell a s10 double-barrelled shot gun for $1. When taken to the city jail it was dis covered that the gun was one which was stolen from a hardware commany in Bessemer Friday night, and charges of grand larceny were lodged aginst the negroes. They will be tried tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
Lee casper Bound over,

Lee Casper. the negro who came so near killing Policeman Cunningham Friday night. was yesterday sent to the Jefferson county jail in default of $500 bond the amount set by Judge Feagin in the threa cases docketed against him.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
Evans at the Department.

Washington, December 2i.-Rear Ad- miral Evans. who has just returned from Tutila, Samoa, made short visit to the navy department today. He will go to the east in February to assume command of a division of the Asiatic squadron.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
Contract for Sugar Factory.

Bay City, Mich. December 21.-Captain James Davidson today awarded to a New York company the contract for a sugar factory to be erected at Dresden. Ont, for s1oo,ooo.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
Eight Prisoners Escape.

Fort Monroe, Va. December 2l. = Eight prisoners escaped from the Fort Monroe guardhouse tonight and are stili ut iib- erty. They broke the looks and ran the guard. Their names are not known. Tp to a late hour they had not been appre- hended-
The age-herald., 1901-12-22

TILE MncT The finest products in HE WUCl picture frames of the cnluT best manufacturers at EklUHVI home and abroad you will see displayed at Rolls Wall Paper and Art Store.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
Genuine French Briar Pipe.

With amber mouthpieces, silver mounted for $1.00 at J. Lowinsohn's, 2008 First avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
Pocket Books,

New shapes and feathers. silver-mounted from 50 cents to s2.50 at J. Lowinsohn' s 200S First avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22

mdySr bfOS. s..ssss.s..sss A.O T. c. Sheehan, Nashville ........ 100 Metropolitan Hotel ..... =. ..---. 100 Col. E. l.. Higdon ..... :. .-....-.- loo Peter J. Serio ..... =. ... ...-..... loo Master Ebert Jemison .. ... .. 100 Dewberry & Sons ..... =. ..... 100 Maj Joseph Hardie ..... =. ..... 100 Mrs. Joseph Hardie ..... ... .-. loo Miss Alma Hardie Bradford -... 100 Robert A. Terrell ... ... ......... 100 Mrs. Charles M. Shelley ........ LOO E. T. Wilcox .-- 1.OO Master Sorsby Jemison =. ...-.. LOO Southern Music Co.,. ..----..... 100 W. H. Manley ...... ....- ... 100 pr. J. T. Coulbourne .....-...... 100 Adams Drug Co....... .-........ 100 Feeder & Berk .......... ...-..... 100 Grimes Taylor ....-.--..-... 1.O0 l.. J. Haley ... ............ LOO Otto Mar1 .-...-...-...-. l.W
 Total ...-.....$bS5.O 70
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
Ladies' Solid Gold Watches.

Hunting cases, beautifully chased, from $12.5O up, at J. Lowinsohn's.
The age-herald., 1901-12-22

The gift hunter need seek no further. The ideal Holiday presents here in Furniture. Gifts that artisic-gns that have practical usefulness-gfs that longrememberng l Gifts for wife. l Gifts husband l Gifts for mother l Gifts for father. l Gifts for sister. ! Gifts for brother. l Gifts for sweetheart | Gifts for friend. l DREssERs for wife, mother sister sweetheart, from s15.oo to s125.oo ! MORRIS CHAIRS for husband brother or friend. l From s95o to Ss5.oo l LEATHER ROCKERS for father mother hus- band. From s12.6o to seooo WRITING DESKS for sweetheart, sister friend. l From $s.5o to s4soo. oHIFFoN1ERS.
 -rW TABLES, ! RUGS,
 BOOK CASES.
 floors of furniture
 More than that, four of the best furniture that's made.
 The Jacobs kind of furniture always has the merit of quality. The recipient of your gift will know this-and it will be satisfaction to
 Jacobs prices always satisfactorily low-else there would not be that demand for Jacobs furniture. very thoughtful people buying Jacobs furni. ture for gifts. | Think it
 We think you'll
 BEN M. JACOBS & BROS, | zJ11 First Avenue.
 THE MARK
 Mzz5SS
 OF QUALITY. /
The age-herald., 1901-12-22
Diamond Brooches and rings.
 Fl. c. Abbott & Bros.
Curry's Xmas s Flowers,

Solitaire Diamonds at
 H. C. ABBOTT & nHo,a
The age-herald., 1901-02-03

The former do not know what it is to be called and known as "pauper" child. For those who are not able to pay the fee exacted in the pay" schools of the State are thus known, and are thus called by their associates when trouble arises between them.
 The Gunnells bill now pending in the Senate will take away the insult to the poorer boys and girls of the State. It will make the so-called free school sys- tenn free indeed-free to all. It will bring the benefit of the States increase1 l appropriations to those most in need of it. It will break up many little schemes of teachers, but grave and reverend Senators should not let such schemes stand in the way of the little barefoot people of the otate; for those barefoot boys and girls will yet rule the State.
The age-herald., 1901-02-03
WANTED-A WHIPPING POST.

w. B. Stevens in St. Louis Globe Democrat.
 Washington is, perhaps, the most moral of all the large cities of the country. There are no gambling houses. Faro, roulette and keno are unknown. Poker when played, is restricted to small groups in private rooms. Sunday observance is notable. Not only are saloons shut tight, but other places of business save where food or newspapers or drugs are sale. No theatrical enter tanments are given, the last vaudeville house which attempted Sunday night per formance having yielded to pressure the past year. The observance of the liquor law is not merely formal with the evasions of side doors, as found in some other cities. It is actual, licensed places closing promptly at the hours specified in the law. With such conditions prevailing it seems rather strange to find the chief of police Major Sylvester, man who is achieving high rep utation in police affairs, recommending to Congress "the adoption of the whipping post as an effectual means of punishment for those guilty of wife beating and as- saults upon the weaker sex would be justi- fled within the District" During the past year the police of Washington made 1882 arrests for assault which did not include 1072 arrests for assault and battery The very large and growing number of cases of men whipping women and children is pain fully impressive It prompts the superin- tendent's recommendation. Jail sentences seem to have no corrective effect upon men who have become so brutalized as to abue women.
The age-herald., 1901-02-03
HE ONLY DAILY HswspApta IN AlABAm
Promotion of Lieutenant Hobson.

Senator Morgan ana Congressman Underwood should have the support as well as the gratitude of the people of Alabama for their efforts to bring some reward to Lieutenant Hobson for his heroic service in Santiago Bay. He has received none whatever. There has been much talk of promotion in the line and out of it, but as a matter of fact none has come to the gallant Alabami- an. He fell a victim in the senate to the Sampson Schley controversy, al- though he was in no proper sense part of it. He stands bravely by Admiral Sampson, but he has a right to his in- dividua1 judgment, and his convictions as to that unfortunate controversy should not blind Congress to his merits.
 He was called upon to do heroic act, one that held out little promise of life at the end. He was taken prisoner, an1 nothing saved his life in prison but the early collapse of the war. He did all that he was ordered to do and so au- dacious was his act that the Spanish gunners spared the lives of himself and of his companions Such an act de- serves reward at the hands O. Congress, and the Age-Herald is glad to hear that Senator Morgan and Congressman Un- derWOOd will strive to bring Congress up to it's duty in this remarkable case They will ask that he be given ten num- in the construction branch of the navy. In that branch there are rear admiral, teen lientenants.
The age-herald., 1901-02-03
A MATTER OF PAY.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
 It is a little thing, this question of Con gressman Richardsons salary. So is a weather vane; but it shows which way the wind blows. MT. Richardson was elected to succeed General Wheeler, and the ques- tion is whether he shall draw pay from the date of General Wheelers resignation, from the date of his election, or from the date when the Congress convened The House committee on judiciary has decided, and it's decision will probably stand, that his salary shall be paid from August 6, 19O0 when he was elected He will be paid, then, for four months during which he ren- dered no service, and, as the case is a pre- cedent, future Congressman elected ad in terim will, no doubt be paid on the same generous scale The case simply illustrates the general disposition of Congress to be very free with the peoples money.