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The age-herald., 1901-12-08
FRUIT TENDERS DO
 A GENERAL BUSINESS
This Said to Be Objection of Merchants and Not Encroachment On
 Sidewalk Space. .

Mayor Drennen said yesterday that so far as he knew all of the fruit stands on the streets of Birmingham were in the limits prescribed by law. This limit is three or three and one-half feet, the Mayor was not certain which, and less than two months ago Policeman Mccall Aum was instructed to see that all of the fruit vendors complied with the law.
 ''From the reports made to me-" said Mr.. Drennen, "I am certain these men are in the limits, but I understand there is a more serious objection to them than the encroachment on the sidewalk. l have been told the merchants are object ing to them because some are doing regular grocery and confectionery busi- ness under the license of fruit vender The license for fruit stands .3 S25 or $3O per year, and if they do general busi- ness of course heavier license should be required
 The Mayor said he would be glad to consider any complaint by members of the Commercial Club. He was not pres ent at the meeting of that organization vesterday afternoon, and said he did not understand clearly the nature of the pro- tests against fruit stands made by that body. However, he expressed a willing ness to cooperate with them and assist in any needed reform.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08
NEGROES TO TEST
 THE CONSTITUTION
WILL HOLD MEETING IN THIS CITY MONDAY NIGHT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR TESTING THE suF- TRACE CLAUSE.

A party of negroes have begun a move ment to raise funds for the purpose of testing Alabama's new constitution so far as 1t applies to suffrage, and the prac- tical disfranchisement of all negroes in the state, and a meeting will be held Monday night to discuss the question and take up a collection.
 A circular signed by Rev. William Me- Gill is being distributed over this city, urging the negroes to attend the meet ing and assist in the movement to secure what he terms their right to vote.
 The following extract from the circular gives an idea of the position taken by the Rev. McGill.
 "The constitution of the United States guarantees to every man the right to vote regardless of race, color or previous conditions.
 This right has been taken from us by the new constitution of Alabama, which was defeated at the polls. but fraudulently counted in"
 The meeting will be held in New Hall at the corner of Eighteenth street and Third avenue
The age-herald., 1901-12-08
CUT GLASS ON EXHIBIT.
Mayberry Company Has Handsome
 Stock of DorfIlnger Ware In Store.

A large stock of Dorflinger cut glass ware Is being exhibited in a new depart ment recently instituted by the May berry Hardware Company. The display is extensive, covering almost. every arr ticle of the ware cut by any company.
 The Dorfiinger ware received the high est medal offered at the Paris exposition and the name is regarded as standard of excellence by all dealers.
 One of the most handsome pieces in the assortment is an immense Gloria punch beautiful things, such as Roman vases, pitchers, water bottles, creme de mint sets and ice cream sets. One thing that attracts especial attention is the new whisky and cigar lockers for gentlemen.
 It Is well worth the trouble to go see these beautiful things, for among them one finds all the leading patterns in cut glass ware, as the Essex, the Marl- borough, the Dixie, the Renaissance, the D and the Colonial The Colonial has been revived only this season, and is the rage among lovers of fine cut glass
 A great deal of the Dorfinger ware Is cut from the finest rock crystal glass and is as fine as anything the world has ever been able to produce. No more suit able Christmas present could be con- ceived than this.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08
CHILDREN TO CELEBRATE.
Sunday School Glass Will Conduct ~ Jewish Feast of Light Service.

Chanukah, or Feast of Light, will be celebrated by the Sunday school of Tenn pie Emanuel this afternoon at O clock in the main auditorium of the Temple. The celebration will consist of & ritual serv- ice conducted entirely by pupils of the school, also the traditional kindling of the seven lights of the Menorah or cande- If bra fashioned after that in the Temple of Jerusalem.
 The ceremony, with all its symbolism, will be interpreted by recitations, mot toes and songs of the children The regu- lar choir of the Temple will assist in the services and an excellent musical pro- gramme. consisting of selections from Handers great oratorio, Judas Macur- bens," has been arranged by Professor Guckenberger.
 sJointly with this celebration the local lodge of I. o. B. B. will observe their an nual Feast Day. Members and officers of this lodge will appear in a body and Immediately after the close of the Sun day school celebration the officers of the B'nai B'rith will ascend the rostrum A brief address on the significance of the day will be made by M. M. Ullman, who has been chosen orator for the occasion.
 The exercises are open to the general public
The age-herald., 1901-12-08
CAPTAIN MACON NOT EXPELLED
OFFICERS OF ENSLEY POLICE DE- APARTMENT SUSPENDED, PEND
 ING INVESTIGATION BY CITY coUNCIL-oTHERS TO BE TRIED

The statement in The Age-Herald yes- terday morning that Toney Macon, night captain of the Ensley police department had been expelled from the force was an error Captain Macon was suspended by the chief of police pending an investi- gation by the city council.
 E. w. Whips, a member of the Ensley Board of Alderman. and police commit tee, was seen yesterday and made the following statement:
 Mir Macon and the two patrolmen were suspended by the chief of police pending an investigation. However I do not think any trouble will result from the affair, for MT. Macon is an effieient officer and good man. He is always anxious to perform his duty.
 He goes off duty at to o'clock, and the suspension Is merely to investigate and decide at what time he went off Thursday night. The general opinion of all the citizens of Ensley Is that he will be acquitted and replaced at his old posi- tion.''
 Chief of Police c. F. Camp of the Ens- ley force stated yesterday that he had suspended Night Captain Toney Macon and Patrolmen Will Pattie and Bennett, the former charged with being off duty and the two latter with being out of the city limits.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08
ALLEY BOUND OVER
 ON S22OO BOND
Charged With Shooting Negro On His Farm On Thanksgiving
 Day.

T. J. Alley was bound over to the Grim inal Court yesterday afternoon on a bond of s2200 in his preliminary hearing before Justice Weaver charged with killing Lennie Smith on his farm Thanks giving day.
 Alley claims that he did the shooting in what he thought was self-defense. He says that he was working on his farm when a party of negroes appeared, bear ing shot guns, and that when he ordered them to leave his property they refused and pointed their guns at him in a threatening manner. When they did this he got up his rifle. which was lying near, and began to shoot in order to protect his life, as he believes.
 He shot several times, according to his own statement. He also claims that he did not intend to shoot the boy, meaning only to scare them off the place. The ne- groes claim that they were hunting at the time, and that they had gained permis- sion to hunt on the, adjoining property and did not know that they were tres. pasSing,
The age-herald., 1901-12-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
James L. DidIake.

James L. Didlake died yesterday morn ing at 11:30 o'clock at his residence, 1913 Fifth avenue, after an illness of only five days. The immediate cause of death was pneum onia. although there were com plications. Sunday morning MT. Didiake was at his store and that night he com plained of feeling badly. He went to bed and rapidly grew worse until his death yesterday morning.
 MT. Didlake was AT years old, and had been a resident of Birmingham for over twenty years. He came here in the lat ter part of the seventies when the city was just beginning to grow. He was a member of the firm of B. F. Roden Co.
 The funeral services will be conducted from the residence today at 3 o'clock. Rev. L. s. Handley and Rev. J. P. Me Perrin officiating. The interrment will be at Oak Hill cemetery. The pall-bear- CTS will be H. E. Haley, D. Barnard. J. A. VanHoose, E. Welch, L. w. North, L. G. Noorer, s. J. Mcdonald and H. T. Stephens.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08
Miscellaneous Committee of Council Will Hear Pro-
 tests of Merchants
.PEDDLERS TOO NUMEROUS
Dry Goods Dealers May Ask That the License of the House to House SaIesmen Be Raised to
 Protect Tax Payers.

Alderman George B. Ward has called a meeting of the miscellaneous commit tee of the city council Wednesday night at 7:SO o'clock in the temporary council chamber.
 The meeting is called for the purpose of hearing request of the Board of Trade for the repeal of the license or privilege tax based on a sliding basis. It Is prob able, however, that several of the dry goods merchants will also attend the meeting and make protest against granting licenses to peddlers at the rate of S21 per annum.
 The Board of Trade committee will be composed of J. D. Collins. Oliver Chali- foux, H. H. Sinnige, Simon Klotz. Her man Saks and John W. ONeill, and they will make hard fight for the repeal of section 2 of the city license schedule for 1902.
 This section is what is called the mer- chants privilege or license tax. It Is license based on a sliding ad valorem basis which must be paid for the privi- lege of doing business in the city of Bir- mingham.
 Besides the license tax the merchants are required to pay a regular ad valorem property tax and they claim the addt- tional burden is double taxation. The law was first passed by the city council in case of emergency when the Birming ham amendment provided for higher rate of taxation was defeated. The amendment was afterwards adopted and the merchants say they were promised if | they supported the constitutional amend ment they would be relieved of the license tax.
 Ferd Marx. leading dry goods mer- chant, will probably appear before the | committee Wednesday night to request that peddlers' licenses be considerably | increased in rate.
 MT. Marx says there are numbers of men in Birmingham who are doing reg ular dry goods business on a peddler's l license
 These men," said MT. Marx, "buy a large stock of goods, such as womens skirts, coats and waists and take them from house to house selling them al higher prices than similar articles can be | pouSht lroHi ury Soous slores WHICH pdy a regular license of perhaps $700 annual ly.
 Tt Is manifestly unfair,' continued MT. Marx, flor these persons to come into the city and by paying s21 license be allowed to take wagon loads of stuff around the city and dispose of them at | an unreasonable profit
 "If a heavier license was put upon these men the city's finances would be in better shape, and there wouldn't be so many peddlers. The merchants are al- ways willing to bear their share of taxa ton and we think these roaming sales- men should be required to do likewise"
The age-herald., 1901-12-08
CHIEF AUSTIN CEASES
 ROBBER ON WHEEL
James Harris Charged With Robbinu Ills Employer-Three Others
 Are Arrested. 70

After an exciting chase of several blocks through mud yesterday morning on a bi- cycle Chief of Police Austin made a haul which we'll repaid him for his labors and which brought to light what he says is a system of wholesale robberies which have been a mystery for some time.
 The chief caught one negro. James Har- ris. charged with stealing goods and three others, Charlie Travis. Arthur Brown and Lon Hendrix, charged with receiving and buying stolen goods
 For months some one has been robbing the store of B. B. Hudson in Morris ave- nue of different articles of general mer- chandise. No trace of the robbers could be found When Chief Austin arrested these four negroes yesterday morning he recovered a tub of lard, a cheese and other things. Harris is employed by Mr
 Hudson to open the store early in the
 morning and to drive for him. He is now charged with having carried on a series of thefts from the store and having dis- posed of the articles at the different cities around Birmingham. The other three ne- sroes are charged with buying and sell ing these goods.
 Chief Austin says that the plan of Har- ris seems to be to get there early In the morning and load his wagon with spo.ss and then take them around the count-!' and sell them. Harris denies all. and claims to have books to show all sales.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08
MT. Kettig and Alderman Ward Say They Will Not
 Enter the Race
M'CARY is A PROBABILITY
Chairman of Police Commission Is Said to Be Desrous of Succeeding Mir. Drennen-The Mayor Main
 tains Silence on the Subject.

Mayoralty timber is being rapidly thinned out. and three men yesterday who had been considered certainties by those who claim to know city politics for wards and backwards, denied the report that they were desirous of succeeding MT. Drennen.
 Robert H. Thach said the announce ment of his candidacy was unauthorized as he had not decided to make the race. T have had the matter under considera- tion," said MT. Thach, and many of my friends have asked me to be candi' date. have not fully made up my mind and any statement at this time that will run for Mayor is without my author ity. It is over year until the election, and there is no need of haste"
 w. H. Kettig states positively that he will not be a candidate for Mayor or any other office. Under no circumstances would I make the race" he said yes terday.
 Another 'prospect" to make denial was Alderman George B. Ward. He said when asked the direct question, NO; l am not a candidate for Mayor, nor do l intend to be You can not make 1t too plain that I will not be in the race" J. H. McCary, chairman of the police commission, is said to be an aspirant for mayorality honors but as yet he will make no statement regarding the matter Some of his friends, however, say he is seriously considering the mat ter and will probably be a candidate.
 Mayor Drennen still refuses to commit himself on the third-term subject. He will neither confirm nor deny the report that he will be a candidate to succeed himself.
 Capt. Frank P. O'Brien is the only can didate to openly announce his desire to be Mayor of Birmingham. His friends | have already begun a quiet campaign in his behalf, and he is expected to be one | of the strongest candidates in the field. | The election will be held in May, 1905. but the city Democratic primary will probably be, held in November or De- cember, 1902 ...t
The age-herald., 1901-12-08
NO DECISION IN
 THE BRAGG CASE
JUDGE GREENE TAKES QUESTION
 OF WHETHER oSTEOPATHY IS THE PRACTICE OF MEDICINE
 UNDER INVESTMENT.

No decision was reached by Judge Samuel D. Greene yesterday in the case of Dr. E. A. Bragg the osteopath, who is charged with practicing medicine with out a, license. He Is considering the law in the case and will hold up his decision several days until he has thoroughly in- vestigated it.
 The case was somewhat in the nature of a test to see whether or not oste- opathy is considered by the law under the head of medicine. and the defense of pr. Bragg. who is an osteopath, was that he was not practicing medicine, as he used nothing except bone-rubbing process, entirely free from medicine and things medical.
 The prosecution argued on the other hand, that it came under the head of medicine and that as such Dr. Bragg should be forced to get license. The case is an interesting one to physicians and lawyers, as it involves very close point of law. The case was scheduled to come before a jury last Tuesday, but It was decided that 1t was not a jury case until the law on it had been given, there fore it was brought berore Judge Greene yesterday afternoon.
 Should Judge Greene decide in favor of the defendant the case will probably rest as he decides, but should he decide in fla vor of the plaintiff it Is probable that the case will be carried to the Supreme Court and fought to the bitter end. Several witnesses were introduced by the defense to show that Dr. Bragg did not use any medicines in his cure of them and that the treatment was confined strictly to a rubbing process. The Ge- cision of Judge Greene will be watched with a great deal of interest, as the ques- ton has arisen all over the United States.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08
COMMITTEE TORAISE
 ALABAMA FUND
PRESIDENT EXUM NAMES MEN WHO WILL GET MONEY TO PRE- SENT BATTLEsHIP A SILVER SERVICE SET.

President Exum of the Comm ercial Club yesterday appointed the committee to solicit funds for the Birmingham contribution of 5000 to the fund for a tleship Alabama. This committee Is as follows: F. Y. Anderson, R. N. Rhodes, Colman Blach, W. M. Drennen, George Griffin, E. O. Hopkins w. H. Kettig, w. P. Pinckard, J. A. VanHoose, Morris Adler, N. E. Barker, T. G. Bush, Gull pepper Exum, H. B. Gray John W. John ston, H. H. Mayberry and B. F. Roden.
 Each member of the committee is ex- pected to raise the sum of $50. If any
The age-herald., 1901-12-08

member desires to be excused for any reason MT. Exum asks that he be notified promptly in order that the vacancy may be filled. He has guaranteed to raise s15O if every other member raises his part.
 The committee will begin work without delay and the sum will be raised in as short time as possible.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08
TO PREVENT SETTING.
Novel Device of Health Officer Fred
 ick of Cleveland.

Cleveland, December 7.-Health Of ficer Friedrich of this city is trying to prevent splitting in the street cars. To further his purpose he suggests the fol- lowing plan:
 Supply the conductors of the street car with bunch of yellow tickets bearing the inscription: Splitting in cars is positively forbidden
 Whenever a conductor detects a man in the act of expectorating he is expected to walk into the car. taking off his hat bow low and hand the offender one of the yellow cards with the words: Sir permit me to present this card to you
The age-herald., 1901-12-08
MT. Exum Entertains.

ner at the Hillman last night in honor of Miss Whiting of Mobile. The guests present were Miss Quinby of Detroit, Miss Carrie Sharp. Miss Daisy Moody, Miss Elizabeth Shelley. Miss Lamoy Caldwell of Kentucky, Miss Whiting of Mobile, MT. Porter Walker. Mir. Mudd Martin, MT. Erskine Ramsey, MT. w. P. Ward, MT. Ross c. Smith. Mir. and Mrs. John Caldwell and Mir. and Mrs. Frank Gri- der.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08
Branch Store of woolen Company.

w. W. Gregg of the Leeds Woolen Man ufacturing Company of Memphis is in Birmingham arranging for the establish ment of branch store by his firm MT. Gregg has leased room on the first floor of the Woodward building and will display his stock there after October l.
 The company will do a merchants tailor ing business Temporary quarters have been secured at 2020 First avenue and business will be commenced immediately.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08

GETS VERDICT FOR s2O00-In the first division of the City Court yesterday Fred D. Wilson was given a verdict of 5000 against the Alabama Great Southern railroad in his suit for s20,O00.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08

The committee of Elks appointed to see that every poor child in Birmingham gets a Christmas present is meeting with en- Christmas tree will be selected and placed on the stage at the Auditorium and all the children will be sent written invita- tions to come and enjoy the festivities.
 One hundred undressed dolls have been purchased by the committee, and they will be sent to young ladies in the city to dress. Every Elk is supposed to have at least one young woman friend who
The age-herald., 1901-12-08

PROPERTY TRANSFERS-C. J. Jer- nigan and wife to M l.. Wilson and wife. block SOP, Birmingham avenue, $1000.
 S. West Land Company to H. L. Farley. lot three block three, Birmingham, $500.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08

HELD FOR RETAILING wHISKY.- Doc Bradford is being held by Commis- sioner William K. Cornish on a sf0o bond for retailing whisky without a license.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08

BANK CLEARINGS-The ciearings of the Birmingham Clearing House Assocta- ton of Banks for the week ending yesterday were $1,27s.s43.24 The clearfngs for yesterday were S223, ,032.26.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08

will agree to dress a doll for him, and considerable rivalry is expected to arise over the art of doll dressing.
 John w. O'Neill, chairman of the Elks committee, says he will try to make this the most successful charity movement ever undertaken in Birmingham. One thousand dollars has been subscribed or appropriated to defray the expenses of the entertainment, and with outside as- sistance it is expected that hundreds of poor children will be made happy on Christmas eve.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08

PETITION FOR BANKRUPTCY-w.R Johnson filed a petition for bankruptcy in the United States District Court yes terday. His liabilities are s2s2 GO
The age-herald., 1901-12-08
HE CITY.

MARRIAGE LICENSE. = A marriage license was issued yesterday to M. K. Duncan and Miss Lizzie Smith.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08

For all kinds of insuranco1 call on Wilbur E. Kelley e Co. 2o25 Third avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08

Illustrate, your advertisements. The Age-Herald Engraving Co. makes cuts. Both line cuts and half tones.t
The age-herald., 1901-12-08

SUSIE YERTIE DEAD.-Susie Yertie. the little girl who was burned so badly Thursday morning, died yesterday from the effects of her wounds. The funeral will take place this afternoon at o'clock.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08
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THANKSGIVING GUESTS.

are sure to appreciate your hospitality if you serve with your turkey any one of our superb brands of wine. The best vintages are represented in these goods, and the finest sauternes clarets, Bur gundies and champagnes await your se- lection. We have all the popular brands of whiskies and cocktails.
 SOLOMON & LEVI
The age-herald., 1901-12-08

TWO SMALL FIRES.-Two fire alarms were responded to yesterday by the de- partment. The first was in Sixth avenue. caused by a defective fue. The second
 was in the afternoon when a house at the corner of avenue D and Thirty y-fourth street was slightly burned.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08

CAR JUMPED TRESTLE-The train' of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad were from one to four hours late yester day The cause was a freight car jump ing the track on a trestie near Eppes Several trains were run over the line by Selma. but regular traffic has been re sumed.
The age-herald., 1901-12-08

CRIMINALS sENTTNCED-rn the Criminal Court yesterday Jim Hughes was given 50 days. Will Parker six months for assault, Ed Williams. one year for assault; Jim Bowels, two years for assault with weapons; Baby Brown, sixteen months for manslaughter; Jor- don and James Rice. ten days each for petty larceny; John Hams. ninety days.
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