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The age-herald., 1901-01-01
WoMAANo
BY ANNIE KENpRlck WALKER.

The old year was danced out, the usher ing in of the new finding cotillons at their height and belles and beaux who were making them brilliant far more interested in the new figures of cotiilon than pro- posing toasts to Miss Nineteen Hundred and One The closing function of the holi-
 day season was the cotillon given by the
 Birmingham Alumni of the Phi Delta Theta and which was danced in the ball.
 rooms of the Florence Hotel There were number of beautiful young women pres ent and a large number of the Phi Delta
 Theta Alumni, the University of Alabama, Auburn and Sewanee being well represent
 ed. The ballroom was decorated with
 palms and the colors of the society, and
 the event was one of distinctive beauty and brilliancy Among the guests were:
 Misses Mollie Cullom, Fanny Minge of Fawnsdale, Ala, Louise Walker, Virginia Walker, Ethel Clifford, Edna Snow Hallan Harris, Velma Ensley, Marjorie Catchings, Alice Moore, Mamie Moore--Lucy Dwyer, Lucy Eubank, Jessie Norris Annie Smith, Mabel Ray, Berdie Johnston, Anna Nor TOW, Mary c. Whetstone, Daisy Moody, Margaret Benners, Lena Brown, Helen Smith, Kate Smith, Lou \nerkins, Carrie Sharpe, Ethel Sharpe, Wilne Coffee. Annie Jemison, Bessie Jemison, Milie Nabb, Ferry Nabb, May Simmons, Abbie F. Scar cy of Tuscaloosa, Lillian Rodin, Prescott Marie Nelson, Carrie Nance, Eva Yancey, Amy Jordan, Leila Adams, Bertha Prov ell, MT. and Mrs. Richard Browne, Mir and Mrs Frank S. White, Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Brown, MT. and Mrs. Robert Jemison, MT. and Mrs Wm A. Walker, MT. and Mrs. R. P. Wetmore MT. and Mrs. Hugh Mor- rcw, MT. and Mrs. A. w. Nelson. MT. and Mrs. R. H. Thach, Mrs. Florence Jordan, Mrs. Pete B. Clock, MT. and Mrs. M. Cliff ford, Messrs. Blair Hughes, c. F. Baton, T.. Tutwiler, Owen Brown, Warner Shock, Paschal Shock, Wilbur Smith, Sears Fran cis, Culpepper Exum Lucian Brown, A. H. Carpenter, Frank Smith, Hill Fergu- son, Ed Crawford. Harper Coffee, Will Camron, Brett Brown, John Henson, Jesse Yeates, Jackson, D. D. Trimble Herbert Buell. Sam Lewis, Henry Snow and Sam Friedman of Tuscaloosa, Ed Wilcox, Browse Bringier, R. D. Cuney, Murray Browne, R. Little, w. T. White, Nat Bark CT, Norwood Cullom, Burt Clifford Will Hughes, Gerald Hawze, Erskine Ramsay, John Raul, Terence Lane.
 Following the Birmingham members of Phi Delta Theta:
 Carl Brown, Frank s. White, Jr. Loren 70 Luckie, Romaine Boyd, Murray C. White, Wm. M. Walker, M H. Jordan, Charles A. Stillman, Alfred Walker Eugene EnSlen, VIII BaldrluSe, GeorSe "heelel' I. Mcdonald, J. Mathews, J. J. Asbury, F. F. Ellis, R. H. Thach, E. D. Smith, P. P. Wetmore, w. D. Smith, Hugh Morrow, H. H. Fitts, T. H. Spencer, J. H. McCary, Ju- lian Kendrick, Dr. D. F. Tally Dr. Chas. Whelan, Dr. J. E. Dedman, Sam Gallo way, Hardee Johnston, w. M Jordan, W. M. Martin, Hinds Peery, John w. Tomlin- sen, Joe Meade, R. B. Robertson, Robin Hudson, Feagin, Nelson, R. s. Jemison, l.. " Clark Dan Greene, John Forney, John Henley, R. c. Redus
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
HELP WANTED-MALE.


 WANTED-A middle-aged cook for the Boys Industrial School; references re- quested 12-29-t If WANTED - First-cass barber at s. J. Erckert's, Avondale. 5000 TODAY-Choice block 400 feet front on car line, with cottage 200 7-year rare fruit trees; fine well water; will sell for $3000 in less than two years; see this-- it's going; only $500 cash, balance easy. Eborn & Jones' 106 N. Fist.
 tors can find desirable opening in various sections of this State, also Mississippi and Florida, with first-class reliable fraternal order that has unexcelled up-to- date plans; give age, experience, refer ences and salary expected. Address In- surance, care Age-Herald. 1-1-6t-tu-t -thu-Sun
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
ENGLISH STORM.
Floods are Playing Havoc With the Rail-
 road Lines.

London, December 31.-While the gale continues on the coasts floods are causing havoc on the railway lines and farms throughout the kingdom. The midands are entirely inundated. Cattle have been drowred at many points and railways are submerged up to the level of the station platforms, engine fires being extinguished.
 In South Leicestershire this afternoon a we'll filled passenger train narrowly es- capped destruction, bridge colapsing just as the train had crossed.
 The train was derailed on the muddy em- bankmen,t. Fortunately there were no fla talitieS.
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
New Years Reception
 at the Phoenix Club

One of the most beautiful events eHsr given at the Phoenix Club was their NE Years Eve reception which brought to- gether last night the club members and large number of guests. The club house, which is one of the most elegant in the South is frequently the scene of gay assem- plies. A series of receptions, balls and card parties followed in rapid succession the opening ball which occurred in Novem- Der, but on no occasion has there been more successful event than the reception which marked the passing of the old year. The cotilion was led by MT. Joseph Slaughter and Miss Slaughter.
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
In Society,".

Miss Bertha Lewis returned yesterday to oxford,>< Miss, after spending the holidays in Birmingham with her mother, Mrs. Rose Garland Lewis
 Mrs. F. Y. Anderson will entertain this evening in honor of her young daughter, Miss Mary Anderson. Mrs. George B. Eager returned yesterday from Anniston.
 Miss Marie Pinchard returned yesterday to the Washington Seminary in Atlanta.
  Mir Mortimer Jordan will return to the university today
 MT. Edward Clarkson has gone to Tusca- loosa to enter the university. Miss Grace Hardie will return to the Agnes Scot Institute today. MT. Alfred Walker will return to the University of Alabama today. Miss Louise Lewis returned to Montgom- cry yesterday.
 Miss Kate Bradshaw will return to the Agnes Scot Institute today, after spending
 
 MT Arthur Chenoweth will return to Bingham College this week. Mrs L. Sevier will entertain the Whist Club this afternoon.
 ->~F<A Miss Emily Eoenfg will entertain the Nipeteenth Century Club tomorrow after noon.
  MT and Mrs. Edwin Wilson, who have had apartments al the residence of Mrs. Wittichen all the autumn, are now at home with Mrs. Wilson's mother, Mrs Buell. Miss Lailah and Nora Alverson of Coal City, who are spending a few days with Misses Minnie and Ruby Bishop on the South Highlands, will return to Tuscaloosa this afternoon where they will resume their studies at the A c. F. college. The many friends of Miss Minnie Bishop will be glad to know that she has re- turned from a two months visit to Coal City much improved in health.
 
 Dr. and Mrs. Chiles Clifton Terrell have returned to the University of Mississippi. Mrs. George Ball Allen of Charleston, S. C., is the guest for a wek of her sister, Mrs. Joseph V. Allen.
 Mrs M Lowenstein of Valparaiso. Ind, is visiting Mrs. p. Lesser.
 
 The reception to be given in honor of Mrs. Zac Smith at the Woman's Club thds
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
SITUATION WANTED.

YOUNG MAN industrious, systematic and with ten years practical experience in manufacturing, desires position as pur- chasing or sales agent, or would take working interest in small enterprise manufacturing goods of merit. Address s. K, care Age-Herald. R-2S-5t-e. d. $1650-Twenty acres three miles out, with S-room, plastered house, outhouse, spring branch. Eborn & Jones, 106 N. 21st
 WANTED-To assist bookkeeper at night, or a light set of books to post at night, by bookkeeper with thorough experience in wholesale and retail business. Address ". O., care Age-Herald.
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
McKinley's Lack of Tact.

St. Petersburg, December 31.-The Novosti of this city, which is more influenced by the press of western Europe than most St. Petersburg papers, in the course Of discus sion of the Ndcaraguan canal controversy says 'that President Mckinley has again demon strated his lack of tact"
 The articles repeat and adds to the mis- fortune of the British press regarding the constitutional relations between the Presi- dent and the Senate.
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE-Choice residence lot on South Highlands, already terraced and soddeds front wall, curbing and pavement; size 5Ox170-rather narrow for large house, but for the fact that adjoining lots are both very wide, allowing plenty of room between houses; elegant residences on each side; price $500; easy terms. FOR RENT-South Highlands, elegant res- idence of s rooms and hall; just complet- ed; furnace heat, hot and cold water, gas and electric lights; convenient to cars; ex- cellent neighborhood.
 A R. DEARBORN & CO, 12-2-eod-tf 1921 First Ave. $500 CASTI-200x140 corner, with house and outhouses, on Bessemer car line, near Fair Grounds; 1A miles of Ensey. Eborn & Jones, 106 N. Fist.
The age-herald., 1901-01-01

afternoon WILL be held Tom 3:S0 to 5 o'clock. The club extends co,dial invitation to all club women to be Ireent at | 1e reception, which will be a notaty beautiful event.
 
 Mrs. Mushat wtll 5ntertain the Mission ary Society of the s.uth Highland Presby- terian church this srernooH at 3:30 o'clock. Miss Madge Paeons ha/s returned from Anniston, where me spe1nt the Christmas holidays with frands, and is at home at the Metropolitan Hoteij
 Miss Emmie 5ohnst4n has returned to Chicago.
 The Highlaf Bookk Club will meet with Mrs. Frederit. Jacks on tomorrow morning at 1e.co clock
 The dance which was to have been given by the Jefferson Volunteers last night will take place Friday evening.
 Dr. and Mrs N c. Steele of Chattanooga are the guests of Rev. l. D. Steele and Mrs. Steele
 The many friends of Miss Katie Smith will be delighted to know that she has al- most entirely recovered from hoc recent illness.
The age-herald., 1901-01-01

local department of the Southern Express Company.
 The Rev. MT. Turner of the Methodist church will receive a pounding" from the members of the Epworth League tonight
 Mrs. Orme will leave in a few days to visit her relatives in Tennessee.
 The firm of Going and Arcuff are moving to Pratt City from Ensey today and will occupy the Haskin building.
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
 WAN ED.


 WANTED-Everybod going to Texas 10 travel via the Queen and Crescent Route (Alabama Great Southern Railroad).' Twelve Q2) hours quickest time. superb vestibuled trains. Cafe dining cars. See R. M. Ellis, T. P A.. No. 2O19 First ave nue. 12-4-tf WANTED TO BUY-One secondhand S0- horse power tubular boiler and one 40- horse power double hoisting engine, with shaft and drum. Campbell Coal and Coke Company, Blocton, Ala. 1-l-5t WANTED-A butchers optfit; must be cheap for cash. Address Butcher, care Age-Herald.
 s1s00 = Twenty-acre truck and chicken farm; new $1200 house and outhouse, East Lake; terms $500 cash, balance $300 annu- ally. Eborn & Jones' 106 N. 21st.
 WANTED - Men to learn barber trade only eight weeks required by our method of steady practice, expert instructions and lectures; we grant diplomas, presen. complete outfit of tools and give wages and shop experience Saturdays from start; we have demand for our graduates in country and ctty shops everywhere, and guarantee positions when competent; we want 800 men to take up the work at once; comparatively little expense; write for catalogue today. Moler Barber Col lepe St I,ouis Mo 1-1-6t wANTED-To go in some kind of busi- ness or buy out or go in partnership Address H. K. care Age-H Herald.
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
RoARpERs WANTED

CAN ACCOMMODATE A FEW nice board CTS, 2205 4th avenue, near 22d street; bath hot and hold; just changed hands; rates reasonable. 12-30-1t WANTED-Boarders at No. col Nineteenth street
 WANTED-Occupants for room and board. 509 North Twenty-second street. 1-1-St
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
kwanq su congratuIates czar.

Shanghai, December 31.-The Universal Gazette publishes letter from Emperor Kwang Su to Emperor Nicholas congratu- lating the latter upon his recovery and ex- pressing gratitude for Russfa's proposed restoration to China of Manchuria, the native land of Emperor Kwang and the resting place of his ancestors.
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
Da.Cost.a-Nickel.
 BACON RESOLUTION. There Is Likely to Be Some Delay on the Part of the President.

Washington, December 31.-There is likely 1 o be some delay on the part of the execu- hive in complying with the Bacon resolu- t!on directing the Secretary of War to Transmit to the Senate the report of Abra- ham l.. Lawshei auditor of Cuba, giving in detail the result of his investigations, made under direction of the War Department, into the receipts and expenditures of the Cuban funds. Secretary Root has trans mitted the report to President Mckinley with statement of his opinion that it's publica tion at this time would be incom- patible with public interests, several crimi- nal prosecutions are under way as a result of the discoveries made by Auditor Lawshe in ,copDNAu with - admins tration of and the Secrstrfy of N5nr
 \ipadvisable to publish to the
 pon -hich proceedings are
 teir judicial determina-
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
- - 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. 12-8-1ln $75O-A lovely corner, 75x125, on North High lands block of car line; choice. Eborn & Jones' 1O6 N 21St
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
Royal Marines.

The Hague, December S1.-The marriage of Queen Wilhelmina to Duke Henry of Mecklenburg-S -Schwerin has been officially fixed for February T. 1901.
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
THE HONOR LIST.
Hiram s. Maxim is knighted-No Peers
 are Created.

January 3.-The New Years
 includes the names of Hiram s.
 Q was born in Maine and who
 tor of the automatic system of
 lie is knighted, Sir Alfred Mill
 ninistrator of South Africa, is
 light grand-cross of the bath; SUioief Kftson, formerly commanding at Kingston College, and Lieutenant Colonel Irwin, secretary of the Canadian patriotic fund, are made companions in the order of St. Michael and St. George, and Sir Samuel Griffith Is made privy councillor Colonel Jekyll. secretary of the British commission at the Paris exposition, IS made a knight commander of St. Michael and St. George; Give Bingham attache of the Pekin legation, and c. w. Campbell, vice consul at Shanghai who both served with Vice Admiral Seymour's relief col .umn, made companions of St Michael and St. George, as are several other Brit ish consus in China.
 No peers are created, and only few persons are made baronets or knights. ! Edmund Barton formerly attorney gener al of New South Wales is made a privy councillor.
 Edmund Barton, according to a dispatch received by the Associated Press from eydney, N. S. w., under date of December 5, had accepted the Earl of Hopetoun's offer to form the first cabinet of the Au- stralian federation. He had been the lead er of the Federal convention.
 MT. Barton is a native of Australia, hav- \g been born in Sydney in 1S49. He was Eucated at Sydney University and became barrister in 1871. From 1888 to 1887 he was beaker of the legislative assembly of New buth Wales and was attorney general in S9 and 1891. It was largely through Mir. arton's exertion that the federation of lstralia has been accomplished.
 
 Hoods Sarsaparilla is not a cure-all; but cures all blood diseases Take no sub
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
Woman's Christian Temper1kie Uniol

The Woman's Christian Ymperanc Union will meet this afternoof 4 3 o'cloc ill the parlor of the FirR/ Methods Church. special New YeHt/service wi be held and all members sfe earnestl urged to attend.
 MRS. GEORGE c. JUPSON, Secy.
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
ONE GENT X WORD. No Ad. Taken for Less Than 25 Gents.

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. n-2-tf
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
REAL ESTATE LOANS.

THE ALABAMA TRUST & SAVINGS CO, FOOT First avenue, paying per cent inter-
 est per annum on savings deposits; first mortgage real estate notes bought and sold. u-Zz-t1
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
MONEY TO LEND.

 MONEY TO LEND - We nave s10,000 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 6 Go. 6-l9-tf $75 AND s1OO LoT-Choice lots at Martin Station, Bessemer dummy near Fair Grounds; IA miles of Ensley City. Eborn & Jones' 108 N 21st WANTED-To loan 5000 on city property of twice its value; will pay per cent per annum. "B," care Age-Herald. 12-30-6t
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
LAND TITLES.

ALABAMA ABSTRACT CO, 2OO7 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 purchaser or money lender should be ap- prised. u-22-tf
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
FOR SALE.


 FOR SALE-A good paying and an estab- lished produce business at a bargain. Reason for selling ill health and leaving city. Business, care Herald. 12-30-3t $6O00 = Elegant 10-room modern corner, South Highlands; Twentieth street home on years time; large lot; in the best of locations. Eborn & Jones, 106 N. 21st FOR SALE-Mortgage bearing per cent interest>on good Birmingham property: double its value; good investment. "B," care Age-Herald. 12-S0-6t
The age-herald., 1901-01-01

Hoods Sarsaparlla is not cure-all; but cures all blood diseases. Take no sub- Situte.
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-3 rooms for light housekeep- ing; connections fer gas stove and water; references required. Call 2417 Fifth av- enue. l2-30-2t-Su-tu
 FOR RENT-Furnshed rooms for gentle
 men, 1501 Fourth avenue. 12-29-7t FOR RENT-One nicely furnished room, with board. 1920 Sixth avenue. 1-1-2t FOR RENT-Nicely furnished house in
 nice locality, on South Highlands. Ad-
 dress E. s. H., care Age-Herald. 12-3l-2t
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
Notice./

Birmingham, A meeting of the sto2 ney National Bank " ing house in Birm.na Tuesday, January s directors for the B transaction of su come before the the stockholdes articles of incQ number of di1 may deem
The age-herald., 1901-01-01

soOo REWARD for return to Wm. M. Mar. tin, Room No. 12 Chalifoux building, of
 gold watch taken from his room on the
 night of December 21. 12-29-1N
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The many friends of Miss Minnie Bishop will be glad to know that she has re- turned from a two months visit to Coal City much improved in health.
The age-herald., 1901-01-01

Dr. and Mrs Chiles Clifton Terrell have returned to the University of Mississippi
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LUMBER for quick shipment. Wy can fur nish half a million feet of lumber, to be shipped within the next two weeks. Now is the time to buy before the big aovances which Is surely coming. If you want lum- Der and want 1t promptly, place your or der with the Lathrop Lumber Company, 2O15 First avenue, Birmingham. Ala Phone 664. 12-9-u
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2300-Excellent Groom home near Eleventh avenue, South Highlands. Eborn & Jones' 106 N. 21st
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$40 AND $50 EACIf-Choice lots on car line. near West End monthly payments Eborn G Jones' 106 N. Fist.
The age-herald., 1901-01-01

TEACHERS wishing to take a non-ress- dent course leading to degree should ad, dress Dr. Graham. President Arkansas Normal College, Jamestown Ark.
The age-herald., 1901-01-01
MISCELLANEOUS.

YES, we do wish you happy New Year, all friends kickers and bad-liver custom CTS; we have quarreled, haven't we? l am sorry; want to beg your pardon be- cause we need your business, and In re- turn will try to win you over again; can't help quarreling sometimes, as the devil gets in us; awful sorry, because It's wrong. The Special Bicycle Messenger Service, phone 36 S. Y Hampton, Prop. 6-6=tf
The age-herald., 1901-01-01

MORPHINE, WHISKY habits cured in 6 to days. Sanitarium Write me. A. s. Wooley, M. D.. 2025 Sd avenue. Bir- mingham, Ala. R-2-eod-1mo
 SAND sharp and clean in carload lots, dar livered promptly. J. Lundie Sloss, All Chalifoux Building. S-3l- -H
The Republican journal., 1901-07-25
Miss Anderson will christen the Maine

The matter of the selection of
sponsor for the new battleship Maine,
which has been holding the interest of
people in all parts of the State for
long time, came to a sudden focus July
18th through the receipt at the Execu-
tive Department of letter from VIM.
Cramp & Sons inviting Governor Hill
to name the young lady. This Cover
nor Hill did in Rockland upon receipt
of Geographic information about the
letter. Miss Mary Preble Anderson of
Portland will splash the wine on the
battleships's PROV when the big war
craft plunges into the Delaware next
Saturday.
Miss Mary Preble Anderson is the
daughter of W. H. Anderson of Port
land, who was paymaster in the Navy
during the Spanish War. She is
granddaughter of Hon. Hugh J. Ander-
son, former Governor of Maine; niece
of Lieutenant Commander Edward E.
Preble, U. S. n, who was navigator of
the Y. S. S. Kearsarge at the time of
the famous engagement with the Con
federate privateer Alabama off Cher
burg during the Civil War, and great
granddaughter Of Commodore Edward
Preble, a distinguished officer of the
United States Navy in the early days
of the r epublic.
The Republican journal., 1901-07-25

Women love clear, healthy complexion.
Pure blood makes it. BurdOck Blood Bit
tiers makes pure blood.
No Harm Chappie-"l'd just like
to know what you mean by being engaged
to both ChOlly and me at Once!" Miss Pink
ie-"Why, bless me. there is no harm done;
you can't either of you afford to marry me,
you know. New York Weekly.
A wheelman's tool bag isn't complete with
out bottle of DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil.
Heals cuts, bruises, stings, sprains. Mon
arch over pain.
His uperiority-Johnny Thickneck-
'.Clarence Rchboy amt so many Robby
neck-s'Aw! He had mighty near five dol
lars worth of fireworks, an l didn't have
moren thirty cents worth, but I'm burnt
three times as bad as he is !"-Puck.
Ten thousand demons gnawing away at
ones vitals couldn't be much worse than
the tortures of itching piles. Yet there's
cure. Doan's Ointment never fails.
Hamm, the actor-"Do you know it is
very disagreeable to be stared at when off
the stage?" His Friend Smith-"But, then,
you know, nobody ever takes notice of you
when you are on the stage. Boston Trans
cript.
A boon to travellers DR.. Fowler's Ex-
tract of wild Strawberry. Cures dysen-
terry, diarrhGa, seasickness, nausea. Pleas
ant to take. PERI ectly harmless.
"Do you really think he is suffering from
can't even go to sleep in church when the
collection-plate is being passed. "-Philadel-
phia Record.
Concerning Seattle, Puget Sound, Wash
ington State and Alaska, consult Bureau of
Information, Seattle, Wash, o. NJ Moore,
secretary. 1tf
Description. Did you hear what Judy
Gibbs said?' "NO-what was it2" "She
said the. new bride next door to them has
the most elegant repertoire of shirtwaists
she ever saw."-ChicagO Record Herald