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The age-herald., 1902-01-03
SECOND CLASS MAIL LAWS NOT CHANGED Postoff1ce Department Issues a
 Denial  ERRONEOUS REPORT OUT All Firstclass Publications Come un- der Same Regulations as Gov
 erned Them In the
 Past.
 

In the Daily Bulletin of orders affecting the postal service. Third Assistant Post- master General Madden has issued orders to the postmasters in all cities to notify the publications therein coming under the head of second class matter that a notice being sent out by a Chicago pub licatlon bureau regarding a change in the ruling about the subscriptions to legiti- mate papers of their class is erroneous
 The order. which contains Q copy of the circular being sent out. is as follows:
 "A certain publishers bureau In Chi cago Is distributing to publishers in gem eral throughout the country the following statement; The postoffice officials at Washington have just ruled that sub soription to any publication entered as second class matter must be discontinued when the time for which it Is paid in advance has expired "This is such radical ruling and oppp- site to all law and previous ruling that 1t means a complete change in the pulp fishing business. This ruling will greatly and cause the withdrawal of many ad- vertlsements until lower rate Is put into effect. This vitally effects you for it prohibits extending credit to your sub scribers and reduce your circulation and value to advertisers. Any violation of this will deprive the publisher of his pound rate.'
 "Postmasters will immediately notify all publishers in their respective cities that the statements made in the above quota ton are untrue and misrepresent the at- titude and purpose of the department and that there has been no change in the rules or practice with regard to the sub scriptions to legitimate second class publi- cations as represented.
 "The report grows out of ruling in an individual case of New York publica- ton which was carrying an enormous list on expired subscriptions which were largely first induced by premiums. and where due notice had been given to the subscriber who had failed to renew or or der continuance with a promise to pay, expressed or implied.
 When general rulings are made they are published in this bulletin for the in- formation of the public and all postmas- ters. A ruling such as is represented to have been made would be unwarranted under the law. Postmasters will take immediate action under these instruc- tions."
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
MR. LITTLE'S VERSION
 OF SHOOTING AFFRAY

To the Editor of the Age-Herald:
 l have just read the Age-fIerald's &C., count of what seems to have been my shooting affray with Mr. W. L. Dodd, al though l have no recollection of it's hay ing occurred as related in your paper As l was. after this occurrence in the hands of my friends and physicians and did not have the opportunity of seeing your reporter. I would thank you in jus- tice to me, to publish this brief state ment
 In the account in your paper good deal Is said about certain cases pending against MT. Dodd and my connection with the same as his attorney. Of course, any one knowing me and my relations with MT. Dodd would net for a moment accuse me Of having knowingly done him an injury. It Is true, as alleged, that I had taken a great deal of interest in the cases pending against MT Dodd, but that was not the only or principal cause of what seems to have been a case of nervous exhaustion on my part For weeks before l was employed In these cases I had been very much distressed over matters of purely personal nature (not business matters) with which tho public has no concern and of which few if any of my intimate friends were fully aware. It was on this account that I had for some time been losing sleep. More over, at the time was employed In the cases referred to above I was planning to go to my former home in North Caro- lima. where my father was quite Ill. I had decided to go Tuesday morning, the 24th, and that was understood by Mir. Dodd and his other counsel. The evening before one of my most intimate friends, knowing that I had been sleepless for a night or two and that I was somewhat nervous at the time. gave me vial con
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
THE ALABAMIAN
 WILL SOON APPEAR
NEW PAPER WILL BE PUBLISHED WEEKLY, AND WILL BE EDITED BY JUDGE cAFFEE-ITs POLL TICS.

The latest acquisition to the state press will be the Alabamian. The new paper will be an eight page seven column week ly. and will be published in Birmingham. It will make its first appearance next week. Judge A. E. Caffee will be the editor. The names of the men who are to compose the company that will own the Alabamian are withheld from the public at present.
 Judge Caffee states that the politics of the paper will be Democratic, but be- yond that he was not willing to say what its policy touching party issues would be- The stand it would take, he said, would be decided when the issues arose. He emphasized the fact. however, that the Alabarnlan would advocate a general white primary for the state and in every county in the state. It seems to be un- derstood that the paper will further. as far as possible. the interests of that sec- ton of the Democratic party which voted against the ratification of the constitu- ton. Gen. c. NJ. Shelley. who conducted the naturalization campaign, asserts that he will have nothing to do with the paper in any way.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
DR HOSS TO ADDRESS
 THE EPWORTH LEAGUE
Nashville Editor Will Attend Meetino
 at Bessemer-Dr. Newman to Speak.

The Rev. Dr. E. E. Hoss, editor of the Nashville Christian Advocate, will ad- dress the Birmingham District Epwonth League at Bessemer. January H. on Practical Study of the Bible"
 The Rev. Dr. J. ". Newman. pastor of the church at Talladega. will speak on "The Epworth League and the Ecumeni- cal Conference" The programme Is as follows:
 Devotional services. "The Need of Method and Stable and Thorough Organization in Epworth League Work" tTwenty minutes). IA Crusade against the Negligence and Superficial Interest in the League. '' (Twenty mlnutes). Discussion.
 Miscellaneous business. collection, etc. Closing.
 AFTERNOON SESSION, ? P. M
 Devotional services. tFive minutes).
 Discussion.
 "The Epworth League and the Ecumen- teal Conference" by Rev. J. W. Newman, D. D.
 Miscellaneous business, collection. etc. Closing.
 EVENING SESSION, 7:3O P. M
 Devotional services.
 Practical Study of the Bible" by Rev. E. p. Hoss D. D.
 Miscellaneous business, collection, etc. Closing.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
GRAND JURY WILL
 CONVENE MONDAY
Cases of coffman and Morgan Most Prominent to Be
 Taken Up.

The Criminal Court grand jury will meet Monday morning at 10 o'clock in the courthouse There are a number of pris- oners in the jail bound over to await the action of the jury, including R. D. Golf man, who is held for killing the Rev. J. w. Bradford at Brookside. and George W. Morgan, charged with embezzlement.
 It is expected that the grand jury will be in session about six weeks or two months. The jury is as follows:
 Thomas D. Bradford: Ben M. Jacobs, furniture dealer; Samuel W. Nunnally, farmer; Thomas J. Batson, merchant; A. A. Randle, merchant; W. M. Langood; A. R. Morrow, railroad man; E. M. Owens, contractor; Adam Stewart, miner; Charles Burress, merchant; s. A. Duprey, farmer, John Watley, miner; Will Eu- banks, merchant; D. w. Howton, farmer; John Gallagher. capitalist; Eugene Fies, liveryman; J. E. Camp, farmer; D. J.. Henly, farmer; John Rowin. farmer; A. J. O'Keefe. printer, Pat Felton, clerk.
 The jury panel for the Circuit Court for the week commencing January 13 is as follows:
 Robert Barcliff. clerk; P. R. Bray, me- chanic; Oscar Carlisle, farmer; John Capps, farmer: D. V. Hall. farmer: Sam P. Reed. clerk; W. A. Chappell; w. A. Barton, barkeeper; J. H. Billions, farm- CT; c. w. Huffman. farmer; w. R. Hicks, farmer; c. P. Burgiss, secretary, J. T. Wilson. merchant: Mark Carmichael, mjner c. A. Blinn, Jr., laundryman: J. w. Harrington, miner; W. A. Whisemant, farmer; E. T. Kendrick, farmer; P F. Parson. farmer; E. A. Reeves, farmer; s. F. Coggins, painter; s. H. Snead farmer; II. c. Martin, farmer: M. B. S. McClain, farmer: Charles Sapps merchant, B. H. Crane. miner, c. F. Davis, merchant; H. T. Jones. bookkeeper; W. N. Bibb. miner; c. H. Caldwell. farmer; J. c. Riley, farm CT; J. R. Clements. motorman; Green Tenders. farmer; w. H. Wiggins. carpen- ter; J. T. Reed. Jr., farmer: W. T. Dollar, moulder.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
GREAT MUSICAL EVENT.
Brilliant Plano Recital Next Week By
 Bloomfield-ZeIsler.

Madame Fannie Bloomfield-z zeisler, one of the worlds great pianists, will give a recital at Seals Hall next Tuesday night. Tickets will be placed on sale at the box office today. Prices will be $1 and g.
 Seals Hall seats about four hundred people, and there are more than enough music lovers here to fill it.
 Miss Daisy Rowley. who has under- taken to raise the necessary guarantee fund for securing this brilliant attrac- ton, is assured of success.
 The list of patrons and pa,ronesses for the concert follows:
 Academy of Music, Miss Daisy Row ley. director; Birmingham Seminary. Miss Hattie Morton, director; Pollock-stephens Institute, Professor staats, music direc- tor; Mir. E. w. Barrett. Mir. Rufus N. Rhodes. pr. Phillips, Mir R, s, Munger, MT. M. F. Cahalan, pr. William Jordan, Mrs. A. London, Mrs. Dore Roberts, Dr. A. N. Ballard, Ed Williams. Mrs. J. Bradley. pr. George man, Mrs. w. P. McCrossrn. Mrs. Ben Meyer, Mrs. J. D. Moore. Dr. Lupton, Dr. S. L. Ledbetter. J. D. Elliott, Mrs Odom. Dr. Reese. Robert Seals. MT. 8. Caheen, Mrs. Howard, MT. 0. Chalifoux Mrs. T. H. Alrieh, Jr., Mrs. A. o. Lane, Miss Mary Hogan, Mrs. Arthur Smith, Mrs. T. c. Thompson, Mrs Robert Jemison. Jr., Mrs. c. Wilson, Mrs. William Shaw, Mir c. c. Washburn, Mrs. C. H. Nabb.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
MAY ASK ABOLITION
 OF STREET STANDS
Commercial Club investigates Laws Gcxerning These Sidewalk
 Obstructons.

A meeting of the Commercial Club will be held this afternoon and a number of important matters will come up for dis cussion.
 MT. G. II. Estes as chairman of the grievance committee will make a report of his investigation of the laws regulating fruit stands. It is said his report will recommend the abolition of the stands.
 The question of granting street car transfers will also be discussed. The club will be asked to take an active part in an effort to secure transfers between all lines.
 An effort will be made to interest the clubs membership in an attempt to se- cure a state appropriation for the purpose of having an Alabama exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at St. Louis in 1903. Mobile and other cities have begun work on thls movement and Birmingham Is expected to join in.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
SALOON KEEPERS WILL MOVE.
VIII Not Make Protest Against Action
 of City Council.

The proprietors of the saloons on Third avenue, which will be closed under the resolution passed by the City Council Wednesday night will quietly abide by the boards decision and secure places for business elsewhere. Three saloons are ef- fected-George W. Myers & Co.,. 1919: Tom Slater. 1909. and Gid Williams, Mgr, 1907.
 It is possible an effort will be made to secure a rehearing of the case, but the unanmity of the board membership in favor of no more licenses will probably cause the abandonment of, such move- ment if 1t is suggested.
 In discussing the question yesterday the sa1ocn-keeper said they would look for other places. and only asked time in which to clear out their stock and make arrangements for moving.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
MAY NOT REHEAR CASE.
Action of City Council In Police Case
 Probably Ends 1t.

Judge H. A. Sharpe, acting for the su. preme court has granted new hearing in the case of A. H. Davis vs. John John has received an order from the supreme court to return the execution which was issued in the case for the costs, and the clerk of the Circuit Court has been re- quested to return the notice of the deci- sion. The case is the one which affects the policeman living out of the city limits.
 Now that the aldermanic board has repealed the city law 1t Is said to be doubtful if a new hearing is necessary as the Supreme Court decision is said to have been based on the city law.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
LABOR TEMPLE
 COMPANY FORMED
ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED FOR PURPOSE OF BUILDING A GEN. TRIAL HOME FOR ORGANIZED LABoR-cAPITAL s2o,ooo.

Articles of incorporation were filed yes- terday in the Probate Court for the Labor Temple Association of Birmingham, by MT. P H. Moore. Birmingham, MT. w. c. Cunningham, Birmingham; Mir. W. F. Carnes, Woodlawn; MT. w. F. Me Cartney. East Lake, and MT. Fred Gar ris. Birmingham.
 The capital stock of the company is s20Ooo. divided into 4OOO shares of s5 each. it is stipulated in the articles that no one can hold more than twenty shares.
 The association was formed in the in- terest of organized labor in Birmingham and vicinity, and is the outcome of an effort on the part of the Trades Council for an organization of this kind. The main object is the erection of a labor temple.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
One More Train a Day
 Each Way to AnnistOn

The Southern Railway announced yes- terday that two new passenger trains for accommodation business would be put In service between Birmingham and At lanta beginning January 6. The trains will be divided into two locals, running from Anniston to Birmingham and from Anniston to Atlanta. as was predicted by General Manager Frank S. Cannon while III cunningham several weeks ago.
 The trains will run on the following schedules:
 No. 21-Leave Admission 7:3o a. m. ar rive Birmingham 9;5S a. m
 NO. I-Leave Birmingham 4:9O D. m. i; arrive Anniston [ D. m.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
RAILROAD MEN GIVE BOND
Conductor and Engineer of Southern
 To Be Tried Monday.

c. s. Plecker and A. B. Rogers, the conductor and engineer of the Southern train which coilided with an East Lake car of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power Company last Sunday morn ing, yesterday gave bond of 5000 each to appear before Justice of the Peace Abernathy Monday.
 The cases against the men in the City Court were mol pressed yesterday when they came up for hearing before Judge Feagin In order that new warrants charg- ing them with murder in the second de- gree might be sworn out before justice of the peace.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03

No. 24-Leave Anniston GAO a. m; arrive Atlanta 10:ao n. m.
 No. 2s-Leaye Atlanta $40 ?. mi arrive Anniston 7:25 D. m.
 The trains will reach Birmingham in time to make connection with the Ala bama Great Southern Pan=American southbeund. They will handle all local business. the present trains taking up passengers between Birmingham and An niston who are going beyond Anniston, and between Atlanta and Anniston who arc coming this side of Admission. No changes are made in the schedules of these trains.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03

taining narcotic and told me. as learned afterwards, to take half of it. seem to have misunderstood him and took all of 1t when I retired about half past eleven that night. must have fallen into a deep sleep-the first I had had in recollection of getting up early the next morning and walking to the hall of the building where my room was located,and 1 suppose the unfortunate affair with my friend MT. Dodd, took place little later.
 Now my object in relating all this is that I rather object to some of the words your reporter Qnnocent, no doubt, of any evil intenD uses In describing the state was in at the time the affair took place. The expressions he uses would lead one to suppose I was at the time non compos mentis. Would 1t not be more charitable to suppose that it was a case of rather strenuous somnambulism or auto-sugges- ton. or a temporary assertion of what the psychologists term the other ego or subliminal self? No one so much as my self will hope that the latter may never again assert himself, or at least not with so unfortunate a denouement I assure my friends and acquaintances that this Is the first time he has asserted himself in about thirty years, and likely he will not do so again before a similar period has elapsed. and therefore I hope they may not mistake me for him whe1I re- turn to Birmingham (which will be as soon as I am somewhat recuperated) and that they will consider me as harmless as ever. I add, though I hope no one who knows me deems 1t necessary to do so that the whole affair has been a source of much Humiliation and regret to me.
 VIM M. LITTLE
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
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throughout the Birmingham district. It is expected that the attendance will be large. The question of pickle factory here has never been discussed in the past and no exact idea is obtainable as to the ability of the district to supply cucum- bers and vegetables In quantity large enough to give no doubt as to it's main tenanee and this question will be thor oughly discussed at the meeting.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
MT. M. K. vann.

MT M. K. Vann aged 80 years, died yesterday morning at his home hear ness.
 Mr. Vann was one of the oldest resi- dents of Jefferson county and had been of robust health until attacked by this disease. He was a member of the Mis- sionary Baptist Church. He is survived by widow and eight children, D. l., George, J. G., John J. and J. L. vann, Mrs. Cary Mcdaniel, Mrs. Martha G. Gillespy. Mrs. Kennie Martin and Mrs Ella White.
 The funeral will take place this morn. ing at 10 o'clock
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
TO MAKE CLOTHES.
PhiIlIp-Hendon Company Incorporated
 With Capital of s15,ooo.

Articles of incorporation for the Phillips Tendon Company were filed yesterday afternoon in the clerks office of the Pro- bate Court by MT. Walter c. Phillips, Mir. Charles r. Bridwell and MT. Frank M. Tendon the capital stock to be sl5.- GOO divided into 150 shares of s1o0 each.
 The purpose of the company is the manufacture of overalls and clothing. The principal place Of business Is Bir- mingham. The company asks the right to buy and sell property and to erect a plant with which to conduct its business.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
Broke kder Bond,

Hattie Hunter. a negro, who has been held here about two weeks awaiting re- quisition papers from the Governor of Florida, where she is wanted, for break ing her bond and purjury. will be taken home this morning by Deputy Hunter of Pensacola.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
SEIZED WITH sPASM. A Louisville and Nashville Clerk Taken to St. vlncent's.

A white man who gives his name as Myers had a spasm yesterday afternoon on the street near the corner Of Third avenue and Twenty-first street and was taken to St. vincent's Hospital in War ner & Smiley ambulance. The physicians at the hospital have not yet made diagnosis of the case. He was in very serious condition but was able to state that he was a check clerk for the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad in Birming- ham and was originally from Charles ton, s. C.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
GAIN OF S73,745
 IN TAX COLLECTIONS
City Collector carrel Renders His Re port for the Past
 Year.

The report of Tax Collector W. B. Car rel of collections of real and personal taxes for the year 1901 has been com pleted. The total collections were $227, 20a.61. The amount gives a gain of s73,- 745.15 over that collected last year.
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The age-herald., 1902-01-03
FUNERALl NOTICE

iDied-Louise. wife of Thomas Hoops. aged 23 years. of consumption. Funeral sFvices will bc held at p. m. Friday NP. 2o1A South Twentieth street. corner Afenue B. Rev. Murry officiating Inter mfnt Woodlawn cemetery.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers of real estate were recorded yesterday:
 5. T. Reese and wife to w. A. Hum- phries. section 20. township 1T, range 3 west, Jefferson county, s250o.
 James Riley to Mrs. Maggie Allen. to feet on Eighth avenue, North, s2200.
 J. R. Copeland to Alexander Beck, property in Avondaie, s125O
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
M.ny Farmers VIII Attend.

The meeting of farmers which will be held at the Commercial Club Saturday morning is causing much discussion
The age-herald., 1902-01-03

Hoods Sarsaparilla is not a cure all. but it cures all blood diseases. Take no substitute.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03

Discount your G as and Electric bills before the 10th of the month. B'GHAM By, It. & P. CO.,,
 2l04 First Avenue
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
CITY EMPLoYEs PAID. Sum of $1 1,8o6.9s Dsbursed From the
 Treasurer's Office. 2

The city employees were paid yesterday for December services. The pay roll amounts to s1iso6sS. and is divided as fol-
The age-herald., 1902-01-03

Totals. s.........,... ....s12,s4427 s77.ss5e e5 There was nearly s11,ooo difference in the licenses for beer flor the last six months of the two years. The monthly difference was:
The age-herald., 1902-01-03

Totals. :. ...,.. ...., .s24s.ss509 ssa7,1sl.Ss The greatest difference was due to the decrease In the documentary stamps.
 The following table shows the amount of the difference by months:
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
OFFICE RAISED
 ID CLASS No. 1 Department CompllmentsTRev- enue Collector Bingham RECORDS IN GOOD SHAPE Figures Showing Receipts of Office for the Past Two Years-Decrease
 Caused by Changes In ;,
 Revenue Laws.
RECORDS IN GOOD SHAPE

Internal Revenue Collector Bingham has received a communication from the com mission of revenues stating that his office has been raised to the rank No. 1. Heretofore the office has been oiassed No. 1h. The letter is as follows:
 Washington, D. O., December 2s. 1901. "J. H. Bingham, Collector of Internal Revenue. Birmingham. Ala:
 Dear Sir; Your office was examined on the 2oth instant by Revenue Agent H. P. Burgh, who reports that he found the several accounts in balance. the public funds handled in accordance with tho regulations. records nicely kept and writ ten to date, office employees competent and efficient and the office in excellent condition. The grade of your office is now fixed at No. 1.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03

Have your cuts for advertising made by Age-Herald Engraving Go.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03

Totals..... .Sol, ,S4000 S62, ,0T6. 75 The following table shows the increase from selling liquor. the taxes having re- mained the same:
The age-herald., 1902-01-03

Cinders, ashes and dirt are always with coal-Use a Gas Stove.
The age-herald., 1902-01-03
Respectfully,

"J. W. YERKES,
 "Commissioner." The revenue collections for the last six months of 1901 shows a decrease of s74.- S56.7S from those of 1900. The decrease is due to the reduction of the taxes on beer and on documentaryfnnd proprietary stamps. The monthly receipts for the two years were:
The age-herald., 1902-01-03

For quick and good repairs on any kind of machinery. phone 2lO. John D. Lykes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1902-12-25

down to the coverlet. directed the
setting Of the tree.
Everything that could boast Of q
bright color-pictures cut from the
papers. a few pretty ribbons and q
dozen other poor childhoods belong
ings soon put a brave front on the
trees scanty limbs. and the three.
now thoroughly animated. sat back
to view the effect in the dim lamp
light
1t was beautiful they thought as
they looked. and they would not have
heard the light football on the door
step had not a sudden blast opened
the door and discovered a figure just
setting a big basket down.
1t was one of the pretty lassies
OF the Door of Hope who confront
ed the new startled group about the
tree and involuntarily she was COM
PEELED to acknowledge her errand and
explain the presence of the big bas-
ket.
AS the children ecstatically turned
over the pretty things the sick
mother could only sink back against
the dyspeptio pillows while the tears
tried to wash out the faint blush
that mantled her worn face.