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The age-herald., 1901-12-16
FIGHT AT HOLY sEPULcHER.
Lively Engagement Between Francis
 can Friars and Greek Monks.

From the London Standard
 From Jerusalem come particulars of a serious quarrel which occurred between the Franciscans and the Greek monks in the open court yard of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher:
 Sixteen Franciscan friars and five Greek monks or priests received bodily injuries during the scuffie-three of the former, including the Vicar of the Gus todia di Terra Santa, being dangerously wounded. The sixteen friars belong to different nationalities, and are compos- ed of five Italians, three Russian Poles, two Germans, one Maltese (named Pao- To Mukalle0, one Spaniard. one Austrian. one Frenchman Ghe Vicar), one Amer ican citizen. and one Dutch.
 "The dispute arose out of an attempt made two days since. on the port of the Latins, to sweep a portion of the church yard, or triangle, just outside the en- trance of the sacred building in front of the staircase leading to the Latin chapel of Agony. The Greek guardians of the Holy Sepulcher, however, claimed the ex- elusive right to sweep and clean the whole of the quadrangle. The Latin monks having shown that they were de- termined to carry out their designs, the Turkish authorities intervened, and a de- tachment of troops from the garrison was posted on sle spot to prevent a col lision until the question was decided by the Sublime Porte. But yesterday after noon the contending parties suddenly outnumbered the Turkish guards, and commenced fighting with their hands, sticks and stones being also freely used. In the melee the major of the local gen. darmerie, named Yussuf Agha Djuzdar, received such severe blow on the eye with hatchet-which was subsequent ly wrested from the hands of a monk that the unfortunate officer lost his eye sight,
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
American Officers plned.

Manila. December 15.-Ninety American navy and army officers were present at a dinner given in honor of the officers of the British cruiser Endymion last night Acting Civil Governor Wright, answering the Philippines said he thought he had been too long in the islands to answer satisfactorily. He said he knew much more about the islands when he had been here but thirty days than he did now.
 A number of excellent speeches were made at the dinner and the greatest en- thusiasm prevailed.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
THREE KILLED IN WRECK.
Freight Train on Philadelphia &
 Erie Falls Through Bridge.


 Williamsport, Pa, December 15-A freight train on the Philadelphia and Erie division of the Pennsylvania road went through the bridge spanning Ly- coming creek, between this city and New berry at o'clock this morning. Three lives were lost:
 The dead:
 John Martz, engineer.
 Frederick Glass, fireman.
 George Harley, brakeman.
 The train was running three hours late owing to the disarrangement of schedule in consequence of the storm. The bridge spanning the creek was a two-span iron structure, the first span of which gave way beneath the train. The engine and nine cars were engulfed in the icy waters. The creek was greatly swollen as result of the heavy rains and it is presum ed that the middle pier had been weakened. No efforts could be made to reach the bodies on account of the height of the waters.
 The Philadelphia and Reading road bridge at Montoursville was so weakened that traffic had to be suspended.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
TREATY BILL FOR cHERokggs.
Provided That All Lands Shall be Di.
 vided Among Members of Nation.

Dallas, Tex, December 15.-A special to the News from Talequah, l. T., says:
 The new treaty bill which has just pass ed the Senate branch of the Cherokee National Council, and which will proba- bly pass the lower house tomorrow, is the most important treaty measure yet of fered by the Cherokees. After the bill finally passes it will be transmitted to the President of the United States
 The new treaty bill provides that all the lands of the Cherokee Nation that are dividable shall be divided among the citizens of the Cherokee Nation so as to give each individual a share.
 All lands are to be non taxable for 21 years, or until the title passes from the 
 All tribal funds are to be paid out per capita at the dissolution of the tribal gov
The age-herald., 1901-12-16

gestion and nutrition. It cures diseases of heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, etc, when the disease of these organs has its origin in the diseased condition of the stomach and digestive and nutritive system.
 VI will tell you what myself and family think of your medicne,s writes Mir; M. M. Wardwell, of Linwood Leavenworth Co., Kansas. r1t will do all you say, and more. l was taken sick nine years ago; got so weak couldn't lie down, nor hardly sit up; was that way two or three months l picked up one of Dr. Pierce's Memorandum Books one day and saw your de 'scription of catarrh of the stomach thought lit hit my case We had bottle of Dr. Pierce's sGolden Medical Discovery in the house that was ,got for my mother. You recommend it for ,catarrh of the stomach, so went to taking it. iThe one bottle nearly sired me l got tive and was we'll. Your medicine cost me three dollars and the doctor cost me fourteen dollars"
 Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser, in paper covers, is sent free on receipt of 2I one cent stamps, to pay expense of mailing 0niy. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
He Had Had Too Many.

From the Duluth News-T Tribune.
 A good story is told of Jim Younger when he was in Duluth recently. It is well known that he Is very much averse to notoriety, and always registers under ncticious name in order to avoid if He stepped up to the office of one of tba Duluth hotels. and, after putting down something like Peter Jones, Pearl Lake, he asked to be assigned a room. After ascertaining about how much tho guest wished to pay, the clerk said that the most desirable room left was a court room.
 Court room, hey? We'll, I guess oon want It, and Younger strode out of the room
 Now, l wonder what he meant hv saying court room in such a funny way?'-and the hotel clerk, unconscious Of the identity of his guest and his en- tirely natural aversion for court rooms straightway forgot the incident.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Potomac River Swollen.

Cumberland, Md, December 15.-The Pc. tomac river is much swollen in conse- quence of the heavy rains of yesterday and is causing much destruction in this vicinity The Baltimore and Ohio track at Green Springs was moved back to- ward the mountain to escape inundation. The land slides between here and Con- nellsville and especially the latter place. tied up the Pittsburg division for 16 hours. Land slides are numerous in the Allegheny's and Rowlesburg is partially inundated. Land slides occurred on the West Virginia Central and Bedford divi- sion of the Pennsylvania
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Ward President Texas League.

Fort Worth, Tex, December 15-A meeting of the Texas Baseball League was held today. John l.. Ward of this city was elected president. Five cities were represented at the meeting and applications from three others were re- ceived and referred to President Ward with power to select from among them the sixth club of the league.
 Dallas, Forst Worth, Texarkana, Paris, and Galveston were represented by dele gates. Stringent rules against rowdy- ism were enacted.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16

Recently there have been several cases of prominent men suddenly falling in collapse just after eating hearty meal. These men have all been under treat lment for gastric ctrouble," and yet the result shows that the treatment they had received had smothered the symptoms but had not retarded the progress of the disease.
 There is real danger in the use of 'palliatives when there is disease of the stomach and it's allied organs of diges- ton and nutrition. The disease in such cases goes on, while the distressing symptoms alone, are stopped. Presently,
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
WRECK ON GREAT NORTHERN.
One Man Was Killed and Several
 Others Injured.

Kalispell Mont. December 15.-A wreck occurred on the Great Northern Rail- road near Essex in the Rocky Mountains, early today. Some cars were overturned and all were more or less wrecked. The accident was due to rails spreading. Otto Erickson was killed and seven others were injured. but their names have not been learned. They were three old wo- men, a young girl and three men. Two other old ladies were hurt internally and neither is expected to live. Fourteen others were more or less seriously hurt.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Troops No Longer Needed.

Madisonville, Ky, December 15.-All the troops of the Kentucky state guards, which have been on duty here for the past four weeks, have been withdrawn. The authorities now believe that the worst has been meet and that it will not again be necessary to send troops here
 The trial of the union leaders will be called before Judge Hall tomorrow These cases have been postponed on three occa- sions, but Judge Hall says he is ready for both sides tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Drees Lives Near Louisville.

Louisville, Ky, December 15.--John Drees' home Is in Portland, suburb of Louisville. His father tonight said that Drees went South some time ago, and for a while regularly sent money home. Six months elapsed, however, without the father hearing from his son until a few weeks ago. when Drees wrote from Bris- tol. Tenn. John Drees is as he told the Knoxville police, an iron moulder. His family and friends here scout the idea that he was concerned in the Montana hank robbery.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
eettino Colder in cincinnati.

Cincinnati, December 15.-Shortly after o'clock tonight the temperature reached zero here and it is still falling. The Ohio River suddenly rose from fifteen to twen- ty feet during the day, causing much suf- fering along the river front during the cold weather by the moving of endless lines of shanty boats.
 Doe" Orr, a well known character on the Kentucky side of the river was found frozen to death today near his home at Fort Thomas.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Louisiana Has Cold Weather.

New Orleans, December 15.-Louisiana had cold weather but no storm. The temperature fell to 26 degrees here which has only been equaled three times in thirty years. The weather bureau says 1t will fall to 20 degrees by morning. breaking all records. There will be no damage to crops, farmers having been prepared for the change.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
KILLED WHILE DRIVING,
Buggy Containing Man and Young
 Woman Struck by Train.

Wesson, Miss, December 15.-W. A Spence and Miss Jamie Cannon, while out driving. were killed here today by train No. 4 They were attempting to cross the railroad track just south of the depot when the horse stopped and they were struck by the train.l Miss Cannon was carried about 400 yards on the pilot of the engine.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Died from Gold.

Olive, Tex. December 15.-Ira Hilliard, aged 4O was found dead near here to- day, having succumed to the cold dur ing the night, while trying to walk home from Kountez. The thermometer regis tered 1e degrees above zero at o'clock this morning.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Would Just Suit America"

Paris. December 15.-The Temps, re- newing the dispute between the Argen- ane republic and Chili, says that what complicates the question is the vigilance, not to say jealousy, with which the Unit ed States rem mains faithful to the two edged Monroe doctrine, which excludes all other intervention. while justifying their own, and watches for the interference of Great Britain or other powers in the affairs of South America.
 La Iiberte declares that an Argentine Chilian war would just suit the American Imperialism and that it would entirely suit the designs of those working perse- veringly to prevent the Monroe doctrine.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Dick croker Visiting.

Lexington. Ky, Decemb 15.-Richard Croker, accompanied by Senator Murphy David Gideon, Quarantine Inspector Corsby of New York, and several others spent the day here en route to French Lick Springs, Ind. They visited W. Barnes Melbourne stud, where Crokers Bellario and Beau-Gallant are wintering.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Cold Weather Breaking.

St. Paul, Minn, December 15-The off, ficial report of the weather bureau to- night contains the cheering information that the backbone of the present cold wave has been broken. From all the sta tions in the far northwest reports are that there has been a decided rise in tenn peratare.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
HOLIDAY RATES
 Via the Alabama Great Southern Railroad .

Account of Christmas and New Year holidays the Alabama Great Southern Railroad will sell tickets from points on its line to all points south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers and east of the Mis- sessippi river at rate of one and one- third fare for the round trip.
 Tickets to be sold Decem Der 2S, 24 25, 30 and S1, 1901, and January l. 1902, with final limit January B. 1902.
 For further information apply to any agent of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad, or
 A B. FREEMAN, T. P. A., No. 2019 First Ave, Birmingham, Ala. 12-3-29t.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Marooni Makes Explanation.

St. Johns, December 15.-Mr Marconi today made a further explanation of his trans-oceanic signals. He attributes their faintness to mid-ocean wind currents and imperfections in his kite apparatus He expects better tests tomorrow if the weather enables his balloon to ascend.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
PULLMAN SLEEPER
Birmingham to Mobile Via the South.
 ern Railway.

Effective November 13 the Southern Railway will shorten the Mobile Chatta. nooga sleeping car line and will operats same Birmingham to Mobile and re- turn Sleeper will be placed at unior, depot at D. m., and parties can occuny same after that hour
 c. E. JACKSON. Travelling Passenger Agent, Birmingham. Ala. u-14-tf
The age-herald., 1901-12-16

Hike a srnothered fire, the disease Z breaks out in new places, in [ volving heart, lungs, liver, kid neys, or some other organ.
 The use of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discov- cry results in a radical cure of diseases of the stomach and oth- ar oroans of di-
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Weather Moderates.

Cheyenne, Wyo., December 15.-Reports from the blizzard stricken district of Southern Wyoming are to the effect that the great storm which has ragged for the past few days with unprecedented fury has spent its force and the weather is slowly moderating. Rumors of loss of life through exposure to the storm are nu- merous and in several instances have been confirmed.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Account of South Carolina Interstate

Account of South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition, Charleston, S. C., December l. 1901. to June 1, 1902, the Alabama Great Southern Railroad will sell tickets at greatly reduced rates from points on this line to Charleston and return.
 For other information call on or address A B. Freeman, travelling passenger agent, Birmingham. Ala. 11-29-tf
The age-herald., 1901-12-16

Florence Hotel Arrivals: C. Pearce Mo- bile; w. E. Howard. R. D. Wall, Mem phis; Charles R. Jordan. Murfreesboro, Tenn; V. Donelson, Nashville: J. w. Simmons, Cincinnati. O.; Charles s. Will son, Nashville; E. H. McMichael Buena Vista, Ga.; D. S. Walraven. Atlanta; P H. Taylor, Alabama; A. F. Woodmansee Atlanta, Ga.; A. Doggrell, Atlanta; J. T. Henry, Springfield, Tenn; R. s. Lewis Sterritt; G. G. Brantley, Savannah. Ga. i; B. H. Jarrel New York; A. H. Pruett, At lanta; John H. Powers Boston; Thomas w. Copeland, Selma; Geo. H. Sheldon. New ork; T. H. Jameson, Baltimore; w. c. Campbell. New ork; B. B. Hutson, At lanta; J. w. Mckay, Washington; H. w. Holly, Richmond w. A. Bennett, New York; S. P. King, Louisville; G. A. Os- burn, Philadelphia; Harry Glover, Chi. cago; T. J. Smith, Baltimore; c. O. Bo- mar Lexington; w. H. Owens, New York: James L. Finch, Atlanta; H. D. Luckens Washington; J. E. Glenn, Argo, Ala; S T. Scale, Atlanta; B. H. Jones, Atlanta Will Spivy Atlanta; A. B. Jones' Atlanta; Geo. w. Dickerson. New York
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Change of SchduIe.

Effective November "A, the Southern Railway will change schedule of train No. 19, leaving Birmingham for Selma. Train will leave GEO a. m. instead of 6:30, and arrive at Selma 10:4O a. m.
 c. E. JACKSON
 Travelling Passenger Agent. u-24-tf Mo- 2019 First AVonak
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
Wheat Injured.

Topeka, Kan, December 15.-Wheat is Seriously injured on account of the ab- sence of snow and moisture.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
THEC CITY.

M'DONALD ARRESTED.-E. P. Me- Donald was arrested night before last by Officer Fully on a charge of disorderly conduct and carrying concealed weapons. Mcdonald gave bond to appear tomorrow to answer to the charges preferred against him.
 CHARGED WITH STEALING CLOCK. John Caldwell negro, was arrested yesterday afternoon on charge of steal ing a clock from the store of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb by Officers Johnson and Jordan.
 RELEASED ON BOND-William c. Adams and H. Goodman were released yesterday from the county jail on bond to appear before the Criminal Court at the next session. The two men are both charged with conspiracy and were bound over by Judge Samuel E. Greene
 HARRISON BEING HELD.-M. Harri- son is being held at the Jefferson county jail in default of $500 bond to appear be- fore the Criminal Court at the January session. He is charged with assault with intent to murder and was bound over by Justice of the Peace W. E. Hansberger of North Birmingham.
 DIR. ULLMAN NOT A CANDIDATE Dr. Samuel Ullman announced positively last night that he would not be a candi- date for election to the board of educa- ton, although a rumor to that effect has been current in Birmingham for the past week. His friends, however, are work ing among members of the city council to have him appointed to the vacancy and they feel reasonably certain that he will be on the board again after the com ing election.
 WRECK ON LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE.-No. train from Cincin- natl on the Louisville and Nashville was delayed yesterday five and one-half hours by small wreck near New Castle The engine and two cars of a freight were derailed, but no one was hurt. The train from the South was delayed one hour and fifteen minutes
The age-herald., 1901-12-16

Thursday night the Pierian Club of the Woodlawn High School will hold a re- ception at Beggs' Hall. All friends in- vited are reqested to bring a book for the Woodlawn school library.
The age-herald., 1901-12-16
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Harry Stringfellow, who has been quite ill for the past ten days, is recov- ering. but her little daughter, Kathleen, is still quite sick with rheumatism.
Evening star., 1901-09-28

Lieut.. Com. VIM. II. Switzerland.
Commodore Schley when he passed him,
when the commodore was on his way to
Cfenfuegos, because he did not know that
the commodore bound for that port.
IF | had thought that he was going to
Cienfuegos," he said, II would have gone
alongside and given him my informa ton -
He had ordered the Eagle to give Com
modore Schley information concerning the
presence of Insurgents, but had not given
the secret code to the commander of that
vessel. He would have done so if he had
known the destination of the squadron
Replying to a question, Captain McCalla
said that Commodore Schley's feet while
off Santiago, had never, to his knowledge,
been withdrawn to any distance from the
harbor of Santiago.
Then" said Captain Parker, that story.
by whomsoever told, is absolutely false?''
object" shouted Captain Lemly in a
voice as sharp a pistol shot.
The objection is sustained" said Ad-
miral Dewey; the question is highly i'm
proper"
On redirect examination, Mr. Hanna
asked: IF Commodore Schley had signaled
you to come the Brooklyn and had
stated to you that his destination was
Cienfuegos, would you not have COM
municated to him the secret signal to
which you have referred?"
II would have given him the code. of
course, answered the witness
Why the Eagle Was Taken,
Captain McCalla was asked by Mr. Hanna
why he had withdrawn the Eagle from off
Cienfuegos before the arrival there of the
flying squadron, and he replied: Being on
the spot and knowing the condition of the
cul-de-sac at Cienfuegos, l considered that
II might uselessly sacrifice the Eagle, a
small ship She would have no escape from
the funnel in which she would have been
obliged to remain. In addition l felt that
she would have been overpowered by two
Spanish gunboats, which l knew to be in
the harbor from Cuban intelligence"
In reply to question by Mr.. Hanna, Cap
tain McCalla said that the memorandum
prepared by himself and quoted by Ad-
miral Sampson in his report of August 3,
1898 as having been placed in possession
of Admiral Schley, contained all the infor-
nation except the secret code which he
possessed concerning the insurgents when
he arrived at Key West on May 10
Mr.. Hanna stated that his purpose in ask
ing this question was to develop the fact
Evening star., 1901-09-28

ships about two miles from the shore line,
and that that line was easily discernible-
Failed to Leave Vessels of CfenfuegOs.
On cross-exa mination by Mr.. Rayner the
witness said he had failed to execute an
order from Admiral Remey, delivered while
he was in command off Cienfuegos, direct
ing that all except the smallest vessels be
withdrawn. He had, he said, failed to
leave the small vessels there. Did you do
that on your own responsibility?
''On my own responsibility"
Referring to the fact that he had inform
ed Capt. Chadwick. Admiral SIMPSONS
chief of staff, Of the code of signals
ranged for communicating with the insur-
any way communicate with the comman-
der-in-chief
Mr.. Rayner then asked: According to
the regular custom and regulations OBJ
served in cases of that sort. was it not
your purpose that this communication
should go to the commander-in- chief
through his chief of staff?"
'Certainly,' was the reply.
Did Not Know SchIcy's Destination.
The witness said further that he thought
1t had been common knowledge at Key
West after his arrival there on May 10
that the Cuban insurgents were on the
coast near Cienfuegos, but that Informal
ton was given concerning the secret code.
He mad, he said, failed to give the code to
Evening star., 1901-09-28
WILL NOT SEND THE EGBERT.
The Government Was Deceived by
Reports Last Year

Reports Last Year.
The acting secretary of war has taken ad-
verse action on the proposition to send the
transport Egbert to Cape Nome, Alaska, for
the relief of alleged destitute miners The
United States district attorney at Nome.
Alaska, recently appealed to the Depart
ment of Justice to have government yes-
sci sent to Nome to bring away destitute
persons. Representations were also made
by other persons that there Is danger of
great suffering and calamity at Nome un-
less steps are at once taken to remove the
INDECENT members of the mining community
to the lower Pacific coast After full con-
sideration of the matter by Acting Secre-
tary Sanger and Gen. Bird of the quarter
masters department, in charge of the
transport service, it was concluded that the
circumstances of the case did not warrant
any action on the part of the government.
Similar representations were made to the
War Department last year, and a transport
was sent to northern Alaska When the
vessel discharged Its passengers at Seattle
1t was found that the poor destitute min
ers" who had been rescued had plenty of
money to spend in banquets and high liv-
ing and that their appeal for assistance
was a gross imposition. The anxiety mani
tested by the district attorney at Nome is
believed here to be due more to his desire
to get rid of lot of lawless characters
rather than to render aid to people In actual
distress
1t Is explained at the War Department
that there wifi be no necessity for persons
having means to remain in northern Alaska
during the coming winter unless they choose
to do so, as there will be at least three or
four merchant steamers touching at Nome
between now and the close Of navigation
At the request Of the owners of the mer-
chant steamer Roanoke, the Quartermaster
at Seattle has been authorized to sell a
dynamo to that steamer In order that 1t
may be enabled to proceed to Nome without
the delay that would be necessitated by
awaiting the arrival Of a dynamo from the
manufacturers In the east