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The age-herald., 1901-12-05
SHOOTS THREE MEN.
One Is Dead and Two Are Seriously
 Wounded.

fredericksburg, Va, December IA tragedy was enacted in West MoreIand county last night in which one man was killed and two others seriously if not mor- tally wounded. The dead man is Wm. P. Taylor, Jr.. and the wounded are J. Q. Stiff and Willie Heflin.
 From information obtained it appears that Taylor was offended by an alleged insult offered by Herbert Marks to a young lady, his (Taylor's cousin) and endeavored to have the matter amicably settled. Failing to do, he, in com pany with Stiff, Hefiin and two other men. visited the Marks house. Upon arriving they found the house barricaded and when they attempted to open a door Marks began shooting from a window. Taylor was shot through the heart and dide sinstantly. Stiff was shot through the neck and Heflin in the stomach Marks has surrenderd to the authorities
 Marks is from New York and left for his home tonight after being exonerSted by the coroners jury. The wounded men were taken to Washington, D. c. Tavlor was from West Moreland. It is said the party sought Marks to tar and feather him.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
MESSAGE PLEASED MEXICO.
Disarms Clerical Press of It's Arqu.
 ments Against Washington.

l Mexico City. December 4. President Roosevelt's message. sent here fin full by the Associated Press, has been very fa- vorably received in government and busi- ness circles. The general comment is his declaration for Cuban independence, and free-trade policy with the island will greatly strengthen American prestige all over Latin-America. He has completely disarmed the clerical press of one of it's principal arguments against the Wash ington government
 The Mexican Herald says today of the message:
 Its sound sense and remarkable com prehensiveness is matched by it's remark ably high literary quality. It is a mes. sage of which patriotic Americans ana all lovers of human progress can take their stand as on a platform of sound and invigorating principles. The mes- sage is conservative and yet progressive. and is frank exposition of healfny American ideas by the moderate and statesmanlike leader of the American people,"
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
WOMANWHOWALKEDFROM
 NEW YORK NEEDS HELP

Robert Douglass the iron moulder, who was arrested with his wife last week when she was found attired in male clothing, was not given employment Mon day, as had been promised. Since that day he has been searching for position, but has been unsuccessful.
 His wife, Ethel Wells Douglass, who so bravely tramped with him from New York, Is still i'll from an abscess on her foot. Neither has secured a boarding house and both are sadly in need of as- slstance. They are living in a bare room ard sleeping on pallets at the house of a charitably-inclined woman.
 The day following their arrest both were released, some clothing furnished the woman, the man promised employ ment both given food and temporary shelter. This shelter was the best Mrs Holiday. the woman who furnished it,
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
STILL AFTER TRAMPs,
Three Caught in Bunch-PoIice Deter
 mined to Get Them All.

Tramps! Tramps! Tramps! Their tramping has been heard too much re- gently around the much tramped ground in the neighborhood of Birmingham so Chief Austin has decreed that they shall be given chance to tramp the corridors of the station house and then tramp to the chaingang.
 Acting on this general suggestion to catch tramps, Officer Eagan yesterday caught three at one time They are the real article, having the usual shoeless feet and the tin can tied around their left shoulder. and a growth of whiskers that would do credit to a Russian noble man ir stock company.
 The tramps had landed at Green Springs and were resting from their la bors. While they rested someone tele- phoned the police department that these three 'wearies' were existing in the neighborhood, so Call Officer Eagan went out and made the wholesale arrest
 Judge Feagin did the rest He allowed them to spend twenty days of good time in the chaingang for coming to Birming- ham and refusing to keep up with the progress of the town.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
MARKET MEN MAY NOT
 GO IN NEW CITY HALL

A large number of butchers and grocers of Birmingham claim they are not going into the market which has been provided for them in the new city hall. There are about twenty-six butch CTS and grocers in the temporary market at the corner of Fourth avenue and Twentieth street, and many of them say they will not go into the city hall. and are the authority for the statement that the rest of their number will not go
 Whether or not they are going. the present market is being fitted out re- modelled and enlarged so as to make it first class in every way. G. F. Cramp- ton, real estate agent who has charge of the place in which the present market is situated, Is having the improvements made, but will not state that they are for market. He declares that the
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
HARRIS-cAMP.
Birmingham Man Welded to Popular
 Georgia Belle.

George c. Harris Jr., son of the pro- prietor of the Harris Transfer Company, of this city, was married last night in Rome. Ga, to Miss Eva Camp, a popular society belle of that place. The follow ing special dispatch from Rome to the Age-Herald tells of the wedding:
 "A prominent wedding in society cir cles this evening was that of Miss Eva Camp and George c. Harris of Birminy- ham. The fielding took place at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. J. L. Camp. About sixty guests were present. The bride Is one of Rome's most popular and attractive society girls and is well known throughout Georgia"
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
Everything Must be Submitted to Body in Printed
 Form
COMMITTEE WILL NOT 60
Secretary of War Says 10000 Acres 7 Is Not Too Much to Offer
 for Camp
 Site.

It will not likely be necessary for a committee to go to Washington to argue before a military board for an army post for Birmingham. Under a decision of the Secretary of War given out yester- day no oral arguments will be admitted. Everything must be printed and present. ed to the body. The following dispatch from Washington tells of the decision:
 'The Secretary of War issued an order today to the effect that no oral arguments would be admitted by the board appoint cd to select the four army camp sites. 1t was necessary to take this course ow- ing to the large number of applications filed. What is wanted is a well prepar- ed statement setting forth the advantages of sites. Considerable misapprehension exists as to the site of the camps to be selected. The Secretary of War in- formed a committee which appeared be- fore him today that 10000 acres would not be excessive for such scheme of camp as the war department has in view"
 May Change the Plans.
 When Chairman George H. Estes of the army post committee was shown the above telegram last night he said that it would materially change the plans of the committee. He said that in the first place the large committee which it had been planned to send to Washington would not be necessary as they could do no good. He thought it would be best for the com mittee to go to work here in the city and get up a pamphlet. showing in the best manner the many advantages of- fered by Birmingham. It might be a good idea, he said. later on to appoint a com mittee of two or three well posted men to go to Washington to explain the facts if such was necessary.
 MT. Estes said Birmingham should work harder to get the post, considering the fact that 10000 acres would be required for it. He said that the government must have some big concentration plan in view and that Is a small post was so valuable to a city, larger one would be that much better. He believes that Birming- ham will get one of the posts if any city can, provided the citizens here work hard and along the right lines.
 There are several localities around Bir- mingham which MT. Estes thinks would
 
 different points of vantage of these places will be strongly set forth in any paper the committee gets up.
 Pictures of the proposed sites will be made and these sent on with the descrip- tions.
 Committee Holds Meeting.
 At a meeting of the joint committee called by Chairman Estes yesterday af- ternoon MT. Gibson read in brief the information he had compiled to be pre- sented before the board appointed by the War Department.
 This report which was unanimously adopted showed that Birmingham was the greatest railroad center in the South. having trunk lines to all southern sea ports. It also showed the climate to be excellent, the location as good as can be found and the street car facilities of the best.
 This information will be printed in pamphlet form and presented to the board in Washington.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05

BlrmlnBnam
 George w. Ely of the Southern Pacific was in Birmingham yesterday.
 Florence Hotel Arrivals: w. c. Phil lips, Memphis J. D. Langley. Philadel- phia; H. E. Gould, Memphis; J. T. Wiley, Atlanta; c. D. Mcclellan, New York City; OOscar P. Peck. Wilmington, N. C. Charles A. Weber and wife, Cincinnati Edward T. Gregory, New York; George l.. Hall, New York; B. F. Weaver, At lanta; Walter Hoffman, Little Rock; J. T. Jones, Atlanta; P H. Norris, Selma; D. B. Lacy, Anniston; John A. Vesey Evansville, Ind; w. E. Voltz, Selma w. G. J. Everitt, w. c. Orchard, St Louis; Charles Lamberton, Milwaukee J. Levine New York; B. B. Hollomon Selma; Jack S. Messmere Mexico City G. F. Peter, Maylene; D. s. Wright Jr J. c. Forbes. w. W. Martin, Atlanta J. B. Van Degill and wife, Cincinnati l.. c. Young, Richmond; w. D. Vasser Atlanta; A. J. ManselL w. P. Woodruff Russellville Ala; J. L. Smathers, Nash vile; J. Milton Brown and wife, Chatta- nocga; John Downes, Montgomery; w. P. Thomson Guntersvllle; E. A. Spier, Montgomery; J. w. Penn, Attalla Geo. l.. Ward, Atlanta; Fred w. Webb, h. dianapolis; D. Vorenberg, Huntsville L. l.. Stephenson, Elberton, Ga; F. L. Me Ginty Athens, Ga.; s. s. Eaves, Bow man, Ga; T. Roberts, Brookside, Ala J. J. Curtis, Cullman; D. s. WaIraven, Atlanta; J. T. Mathes, Boston, Mass.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
TRAMP TURNS OUT TO
 BE A BANK BURGLAR
"Shoeless" James Fitzgerald Identified as an Old Timer by De-
 tective Flenn.

''shoeless' James Fitzgerald, who has been sentenced twice In Judge Feagin's court-once for being a tramp and the other time for not caring to work when given pick by the guard of the chain gang-has turned out to be quite an im- portant parsonage when viewed from a certain standpoint.
 Detective Flenn of Indianapolis, while in the city yesterday identified this same tramp as bank burglar and safe blower who has been operating for years over all parts of the country.
 Detective Flenn said Fitzgerald had been imprisoned in Indianapolis for car rying burglars outfit and dynamite fuses in his pockets. and that he was not certain whether he had escaped or had been turned loose after serving his sen tence. He will investigate the case when he returns to Indianapolis and if they want the man there he will be carried back as soon as the necessary papers can be obtained
The age-herald., 1901-12-05

could give. The clothing was all she could give. Both were inadequate
 At the home of Mrs. Holiday, 1921 Park avenue, all rooms are occupied but an unfurnished one This was given the two and all spare bed clothing was turned over to them. But there was no bed, no furnishings For two nights while the cut on the woman's foot was so painful Mrs. Holiday slept with her on pallet made on the floor in her sitting room. Since then the husband and wife have been occupying the unfurnished room.
 The condition of the woman's foot is such that she cannot work about the house to any extent. She will be given place in the servant force at Mrs. Hol- liday's home when she can work, which place she will gladly accept she says. The address of Mrs. Holiday is 1921 Park avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
FORMER ALDERMAN
 M'KNIGHT DEAD
sUccuMBs TO. ATTACK OF TY- PHOID FEVER-FUNERAL SERv- ICES WILL BE CONDUCTED TO. DAY WITH MAsoNs IN CHARGE.

Joseph T. Mcknight, for years prom inent citizen of Birmingham. as well as a prominent member and secretary of the Birmingham Fraternal Lodge A. F. and A. M, died yesterday afternoon es 1 clock at his residence, 1207 Tenth ave- nue, South. He had been i'll with ty- phoid fever for three weeks, but towards the end other complications arose which made the case hopeless one. For many hours before death he was unconscious, failing even to recognize the memb bers of the family gathered at his bedside.
 The funeral services will be conducted from the house this morning at 1:SO o'clock and the interment will be at Oak Hill cemetery. The services at the house and at the grave will be in charge of the Masons and the beautiful services of that body will be conducted over the remains.
 MT Mcknight was for years one of Birmingham's leading citizens, having been a member of the aldermanic board several years. He was elected in 1893, serving faithfully the people and city in this position of honor and trust. He has been resident of Birmingham since 1SS6 when he came here from New Or leans to enter the real estate business.
 At the time of his death he was in the cotton warehouse business with his office at the corner of Twenty-sixth street and Second avenue.
 MT. Mcknight was born in New Or leans, La, May 16, 1854. and was 47 years old at the time of his death. He was educated in the Louisiana State Univer- sity and after graduation was postal clerk on the Illinois Central railroad for a number of years. He afterwards went into the wholesale grocery business in New Orleans. In 1886 he moved to Birm- ingham and went into the real estate business He was afterwards agent here for the Corona Coal and Coke Company which position he held until he went into the cotton warehouse business.
 MT Mcknight was a devout Christian and a consistent member of the Methodist church. He was superintendent of the Wesley Chapel Sunday school at the time of his death, and one of the prominent members of that church.
 MT. Mcknight leaves wife, Mrs. Jen- nie Mcknight and six children, five of them being girls. His daughters are Mrs. William Lacey, of M etumpka; i; Misses Jennie, Josephine, Fannie and Ruth Mcknight. His son is John Me- Knight
 The two brothers of the deceased, Jas l. Mcknight and Robert s. Mcknight were also at the bedside when death came.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05

building will be so arranged that it can be divided in small parts or stores and that the sanitary arrangements will be perfect. He also stated that the build ing would be very convenient for a market
 G. W. Merritt and Haley Brothers, merchants who occupy portion of the present building, said yesterday after noon that they would not go into the city hall market. They say they are not fighting men and wish to avoid trouble, but that if it comes to a law case they would fight it to the finish.
 In the meantime the work on the city hall market is progressing, but the mer- chants claim that the space is too small for them and that as the space in the present market is to be three times as large they would stay where they are.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
DUNCAN NOT LIKELY
 TO HANG FRIDAY
Ills Case In Hands of the Supreme Court-DoubIe Hanging On
 December 20.

Frank Duncan, who Is in the Jeffer- son County jail, charged with partici- pating in the killing of Officers Kirkley and Adams last winter, will not be hanged Friday, the date set, unless the Supreme Court sustains the decision of Judge Greene and also sets the date of the hanging for next Friday.
 Duncan was convicted some time ago for participating in the murder of the of ficers, and the hanging wus set for De- cember 6, but the case was carried to the Supreme Court. and it is now being tried there.
 On the twentieth of this month there will be a double hanging, in which Will Bedding and Jim Winters pay the pen- alty for having taken the life of fellow being.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
DECREASE IN REVENUE.
Receipts for November Fall Of From
 Same Month Last Year.

There was $1735519 difference In the revenue receipts of Alabama for the month of November, 1900, and November, 1901. In the latter month the amount was $29,942.09, which shows the above de- crease from the revenues of last Novem- ber
 revenue stamps on large number of articles are not now required, the extra duties being imposed to defray the ex- penses of the Spanish-American war.
 It is estimated that the tax payers of the state will be saved at least $100.00O a year under the new law.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
TO ATTEND CONVENTION.
Good Roads Delegates Leave for Mont
 gomery.

The Birmingham delegation to the state good roads convention. which con vened yesterday at Montgomery, left the city yesterday morning to be present at the first meeting. Mayor Drennen was detained here on account of the election of city officers, but he will leave this morning.
 With the representatives from Jefferson County were delegates from surround ing counties, making in all cutie party of enthusiasts. The convention met at Il o'clock for tte first session. It will con tinue for two days.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
Mrs. Armoir to Marry.

New York. December 4-According to the Journal and Advertiser. the formal announcement of the engagement of Mrs. P. D. Armolh, Jr.. to P. A Valentine of Chicago has just been made by Mrs Ar mour. who is in this city. The date of the wedding has been fixed for the last Wednesday in April.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
SHVE CIGHR BOX TOPS
 or TrduIOf, MCDOndId & Co.'S FINE HAVANA CIGARS.

For new subscribers, The Age-Herald will accept cigar box tops of the following brands of Traylor, Me Donald & Companys fine cigars in payment of subscription to the Daily Age-Herald, as follows: 'Magistrate,'' Traylor's Travellers. Traylor's Havanas. Right of Way, Sportsman's Delight, Bob White. Little Clear Havanas, Traylor's Specials, Traylors Boquet and General Gordon, sent by mail or express, charges prepaid Three months subscription for 10 tops. Six months subsci iption for 20 tops. Twelve months sub scription for 40 tops
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
consecrate a Bishop.

Kansas City. December Apr. Cameron Mann. who has long been prominently identified with the Episcopal Church Vn this city, was today consecrated a bishop of the missionary district of North Da- kota at Grace Episcopal Church with elaborate ceremonies. The conservation sermon was preached by the Right Rev. Theo. Morrison. bishop of Iowa.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
CALLED BROTHER LIAR.
Negro Woman Rebels at Church Trial
 and Repents in Civil Court.

It cost Susie Calhoun 8 and costs to disturb public worship night before last at the colored Methodist church. which stands at the corner of Morris avenue and Eighteenth street. The elders of the church were trying Susie for too much talk and sentenced her. to be expelled from the congregation. She disagreed and expressed herself in rather strong language, calling one brother a liar She was arrested and the judge did the rest.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
ALABAMA WEDDINGS,
OpeIika Weddings.

Opeiika, December 4.-Mr. J. M. Ches- hire, Jr., and Miss Hattie O. Ray, MT. O. N. Robinson and Miss Linnle B. Prather, MT. R. H. Stewart and Miss Henry Harris. MT. J. l.. Murphy and Miss Sallie Jones, MT. Dock McNeely and Miss Ella Heard were married this week in this county.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
OPELIKA.

Opelika, December 4. - (Special.)-A number of citizens are preparing for a movement to have the railroads here place gates at the principal crossings and thereby abolish the death traps that now exist.
 Chancery Court will convene here on December 12, Hon. R. B. Kelly, chan cellor, presiding
 H. c. Johnson, ex-tax assessor of this county, has returned from an extended trip to the country, where he has been securing the right of way for the Bell telephone to Columbus.
 Many prominent citizens left for Mont gomery today to attend the good roads convention. Among them were Hons. N. P. Renfro, r. M. Renfro. J. T. Cor man, B. R. Booker, c. L. Webster and others.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
Opposes Flour Duty.

New York, December 4.--According to Rio Janeiro correspondent of the Herald the United States government has re- quested Brazil not to adopt the propos- ed tariff on flour. The tariff bill is now teins considerd by the Senate.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
Will Distribute Turkish Money.

Washington. Decemper s-Sesretary Hey has ordered the final distribution of he in6t mnity amounting to ssO,0O0 paid by Turkey to the United States. Fcrty-one claims were rejected and twen- ty-6ne were allowed, some of the latter being slightly reduced
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
Will Give Sanitary Commission All the Assistance
 Possible
MEDICAL SOCIETY CHARGES
Superintendent Ryer Says Reservoirs of Many Large Cities Are Not Llned-Does Not Consider
 1t Necessary.

The Birmingham Water Works Com pany will render the Jefferson county sanitary commission all the assistance possible in the proposed investigation of the water supply system. x
 Superintendent George Ryer said yes terday that while the company had re- ceived no official notification of the sani- tary commissions actions, he knew the company would welcome any suggestion and cooperate in any plan to improve the water service, provided it was a feas- ible one.
 In regard to the statements made by the committee of the Jefferson County Medi- cal Society that the water was suspicious and that the reservoirs should be ce- mented Superintendent Ryer said:
 Lining Not Necessary.
 'I have but little to say about the ques- tions brought up in the report of the Medical Societys committee further than I do not see wherein our water can be suspicious I do not consider that it is liable to pollution any more than any other stream in the United States. think it excellent water. And as for the lining of reservoirs, I am sure that the majority of reservoirs in large cites are not lined. It is not at all necessary.
 'I could not say what our company would do if the sanitary commission would ask that a Alteration plant be put in. The board of directors would have to decide the question. I do know that we will consider most seriously any sug- gestion or request made by the commits sion. We are here to give pure, whole some water, and are trying to do that. We are always ready to listen to sug- gestions."
 Writing to Experts.
 Letters have been written to expert sanitary engineers by the secretary of the Jefferson County Sanitary Commis- sion in which they are asked to name the salary they would desire to make a thorough examination of the water sys- tenn of Birmingham and the sanitary sewerage of the county. When replies are received meeting of the commission will be called and the selection of an expert for employment made The names of the engineers were fur nshed the secretary by Engineer Ken drick, and includes some of the most prominent and widely known experts in the United States.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
NOTICE.
Birmingham FraternaI Lodge, No. 384
 A. F. G A. M.

Birmingham, Ala. December 4, 1901. Dear Brother: LOU are hereby summon ed to meet at the Lodge Room on Thurs day morning. December 5, at 10:3O o'clock for the purpose of attending the funeral of our deceased brother. J. T. Mcknight
 c. A. MOFFETT, W. M B. F. Vance, Acting Secretary.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
FELL FROM CITY HALL.
J. o. Stanley Has an Arm Broken In
 Two Places.

J. o. Standley a workman employed on the new city hall building fell yes terday afternoon, breaking ar arm in two places, above and below the elbow. His wrist was also dislocated.
 The injured man was taken to his home at West Highlands.
The age-herald., 1901-12-05
Purchases Tobacco Company.

New York, December At was an- nounccd here today that the Continental 1obaccc Company has purchased the control Of the Wetmore Tobacco Com pany of St. Louis
The age-herald., 1901-12-05

A coated tongue, foul breath and clog ged condition in the bowels suggests the use of Prickley Ash Bitters. It is just suited for such ailments.