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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
TUBERCULOSIS CONGRESS.
Petition Filed In Atlanta Court for the
 Incorporation.

Atlanta, Ga, December 17.-A peti- tion was filed here today in. the Su- perior court asking for a charter for the incorporation of the American Congress on Tuberculosis"
 Dr. George Brown of Atlanta heads the list of petitioners. Others who are seeking to have the congress incor- porated are Dr. Henry D. Holton of Vermont, Dr. Daniel Lewis of New York, Dr. J. A. Eagan of Illinois, Dr. trank Pasehal of Texas, Dr. Irving A. Watson of New York, Dr. D. J. Bar rack of Canada and Dr. P. H. Bryce of Canada. The purpose of the cor poration is to promote discussion and devise means of bettering the condi- tion of persons suffering with tuber- cula complaints. Another object is to assist in organizing the worlds con gress on tuberculosis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
CHICAGO GETS MEETING.
Ban Johnson Announces That Business
 Will Begin Monday.

Chicago, December 17.-President John son of the American League today an nounced that the annual meeting of his league would be held in this city, prob ably next Monday, and that the first con- ference between the peace committees of the rival leagues would be held in Gin cinnat on January 5.
 MT. Johnson said he believed a satisfac- tory compromise could be reached.
 There will be two leagues and not a consolidation into a twelve league club circuit, he stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
To Issue Emergency currency.

Washington, December 17.-Senator De- pew today introduced a bill authorizing the issuance of emergency currency by the treasury department. It provides that such currency shall be supplied to any na- tional bank with a capital of not less than $5O.oO0 to the extent of 50 per cent of the banks capital. The extra capital is. however, to be supplied only in case of a stringency in the money market sufficiently strong to jeopardize value2 and imperial the commercial and busi- ness interests of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
GIVES A BANQUET.
w. T. Newberry Compliments a Large
 Number of Friends.

A banquet was given at the Eagle hotel last night, by the proprietor, w T. New berry, complimentary to a large number of his friends in the Fifth ward.
 Between seventy-five and a hundred guests enjoyed the hospitality of the host The banquet was a success in every way, the menu embracing many tempting dishes.
 The following responded to toasts: F. H. Cokedoff. "Alabama;" J. P. Hark- ness, "Unionism;" L. P. Lawrence, "City Politics." s. L. Weaver, America and the. Monroe Doctrine;" Louis Berger "The Commerce of the Southern states" Capt. Charles James, "Woman;" S. A. Stephenson, England and Germany" II. B. Abernathy acted as toastmaster. The banquet lasted until 12 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
TO FIGHT JOCKEY CLUB.
New Congress Formed to Wage War
 On the Western Crowd.

Cincinnati, December 17.-It was learned here tonight that new con gross would be formed and bitter fight waged against the Western Jockey club John J. Ryan, who will open the Newport (Kentucky) course for winter racing next Saturday, to- night stated that a meeting of repre- sentatives of the tracks not members of the Western Jockey club would be held at the Gibson house in this city Friday night.
 The object of the meeting, 1t Is said, will be to revive the old Ameri- can Turf congress. The following tracks will be represented: Kansas City, St. Louis, Baltimore, Savannah, New Orleans and Newport.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
A. C. POWELL WILL
 MANAGE ATLANTA
PRESIDENT kAvANAuoH save COUNT cAMPAU WILL SUCCEED POWELL IN NEW ORLEANS IF HE CAN GET HIS RELEASE.

Memphis, December 17.-(special.)- Judge w. M. Kavanaugh spent today consulting with Caruthers Ewing.
 Regarding the future of the Southern league affairs he said:
 "Abner Powell will manage Atlanta next year. He told me himself that he would move from New Orleans and that Count Campau would succeed him in New Orleans if release could be had from Binghampton.
 Peters still owns half interest in Att .lanta, the other being bought by General Carnes,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
SERIOUS SHOOTING AFFRAY.
Travelling Snowman Perhaps Fatally
 Wounds culIman County Citizen.

Cullman. December T.-(Special.)-A serious shooting affray that may be pro- ductive of fatal results, occurred in the western part of this county Saturday night at a small town called Bright.
 A travelling snowman named Hodges, who was giving an entertainment at this place. became involved in a dispute with L. Tennison. a resident, in the course of which Tennison was shot at three times by his antagonist, one ball entering his body, producing a wound that it is be- lieved will prove fatal. Hodges was brought to Cullman and lodged in jail to await the result of Tennison's in- iurfeS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
BUcKLIN Is ON TRIAL.
Alleged Gambler Refused to State Ma.
 ture of His Business.

New York, December 1z-The hearing of the charge against David BuclSlin of being the manager of a gambling house at No. East Forty-fourth street.-the Canfield house-was commenced today. Buclzlin pleaded not guilty and declined to make reply to the question. What Is your business?"
 Joseph Jacobs, the detective who is said to have gathered testimony against the house. was the first witness. He told how he obtained entrance to the house and played faro and roulette there. Bucklin, he said, received the men who came in and watched the different games. The hearing was adjourned until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
DR. sHoAFF BADLY HURT.
Prominent Minister Has Both Legs
 Broken In Wreck on Southern.

Mobile, Ala, December 17-A spe- cial to the Register says; The Rev. J. w. Shoaf of Opelika, one of the most distinguished members of the Alabama conference, had both legs broken and received other injuries this morning in wreck on the Southern railroad near Columbiana.
 He was riding in a caboose, when the train broke in two on grade and the two parts came together. In the impact MT. Shoaff was thrown the length of the car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
c. E. Dandle Held Up By Negroes and
 Divested of $25.

c. E. Randle, whose place of business is on First avenue, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, was held up and robbed by two negroes last night about 10 o'clock at the corner of Twenty-rourth street and Third avenue. The highway men found $25 on him and took it.
 There were two negroes, a large one and one who was very small. The former had a double-barreled shotgun which he threatened to use if there was any re- sistance. The matter was reported to the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
CONDITIONS BECOMING NORMAL
Export Duties Are to Be Reduced 10
 Per Cent Each Month.

Panama, December 1.-The Colom- bian gunboat Bogota arrived here this morning from Chiriqui, towing five salling vessels. She brings the former revolutionary Generals Morales Berti and Gomez and nearly two thousand men from Panama.
 The situation in the interior of Co- lombia is becoming normal. Elections for members of congress will take place the second Sunday in March, 1903.
 Beginning January 1, export duties are to be diminished by 10 per cent each month until they axe entirely abolished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
Colombia Is Hot.

Panama, December 17.-Colombian newspapers continue to publish vio- lently worded articles against the at titude of the allies toward Venezuela. Fl Mercurio publishes an appeal to the states of South and Central America to unite fraternally by means of de. fensive treaties and form a unit to op- pose European pretensions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
Cornelius Vanderbilt ILL.

Newport, R. l., December 17.-A message received here tonight from New York stated that Cornelius Van derbilt was seriously i'll, owing to weakness of his heart. His brother Reginald, Mrs Alfred G. Vanderbilt and Miss Jathlen Nelson, who is be- trothed to Reginald Vanderbilt, will return to New York in the morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
VENEZUELA DECIDES TO SUBMIT
 THE TGNGLE TO ARBITRATION
Continued from First Pase)

s~~----~-------------->--- They all show signs of being afraid and do not uphold. the action of their govern ment.
 The German cruiser Gazelle arrived here this morning but left at il o'clock, steaming to the west.
 The French steamer Ossun, which was captured December 10 by British marines, when the allies took possession of the Venezuelan gunboats, was handed over to her owner today, and lowed into La- cuavra. The delivery of the Ossun was obtained by the French charge d'affaires, M. Quivrouex The captain of the ossun claims that certain articles on his ship the property of himself and his crew, have been wantonly destroyed. He had lodged a complaint in the matter. The steamer Is leaking badly.
 Italian interests in Venezuela are at present in the hands of the American minister
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
Lawrence PuIIlam Sentenced.

Charlotte, N. O., December 17.-In the Federal court today Lawrence Pulliam, former cashier of the defunct First National bank of Asheville, who was charged with embedding $7000 of the banks funds, was sentenced to five years at hard labor in the Federal prison at Atlanta Motion for a new trial was overruled, as were appeals for clemency. An appeal was taken, which will carry the case to the Cir. cult Court of Appeals at Richmond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
LIEUT.. COLEMAN REAssIeNED.
Young Man From Huntsville Goes to
 West Point as Instructor.

Washington, December 7.-tSpecial.)- At the request of Representative Rich ardson, Lieut.. Leveret Coleman former ly of Huntsville, recently ordered to the Philippines. has been reassigned as an instructor in mathematics at the United States Military academy.
 B. M Caldwell, an applicant for the Florence postoffice Is in the city to see the President. The present incumbent, Postmaster Lambeth, desires a reappoint- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
Hoar to ReauIate Trusts.

Washington, December IT, - Senator Hoar today secured permission from the senate to file with the secretary of that body while the senate is not in session a bill for the regulation of trusts. He did not state the nature of his bill, but said he would prepare and file 1t before next Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
FUNERAL NOTICE

Berry. the 6-year-old son of Mir and Mrs w. B. Emond died yesterday after noon at o'clock. The funeral will take place this afternoon from the residence, Eighteenth avenue and Twenty-fourth street. at o'clock. The interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery Friends of the family are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
CLERK HUGHES WILL LOSE.
Money Order Man at Montgomery to
 Be Decapitated.

Washington, December 17.-(Special.)- It Is understood here that Money Order Clerk Hughes of the Montgomery post office will be removed from office. Sev- eral days ago MT. Hughes filed charges against Postmaster Buckley, who will be retained in office, according to the an- nouncement of the postmaster general.
 The Hughes case has been pending be- fore the department for some time the charge being that of disobedience in of fee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
Proposal to Increase Tonnage.

London, December 17.-A proposal to increase tonnage dues at Southamp- ton in order to recoup the cost of the project to deepen the harbor has raised a storm of protests on the ground that light draught vessels will be taxed un- fairly. The Northern German-Lloyd line threatens not to call at Southamp- ton, and the American and other lines have sent in written protests to the harbor board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
Colonel Roho Is Dead.

Chicago, December 17.-Col.R. 10. Bobo of Bobo, Miss. whose name was con- spicuous in connection with President Roosevelt's recent bear hunting trip, died today at the Hahnemann hospital. Blood poisoning resulting from liver trouble caused his death. He was 55 years of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
KNoWe oF No RLINp PooL.
JOCKEY GETS s2oo DAMAGES.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
MAN UNDER TREsTLE.
Pat Wallace Was Unconscious and
 Slightly Bruised.

Pat Wallace. who lives near Vivian, was found under a bridge on the Besse- mer dummy line this morning in an un- conscious condition. He was brought to the city on the dummy and carried to Davis & Davis infirmary in Bige Loy's ambulance.
 The man does not know how he come to be under the bridge whether he fell off or was knocked off by the dummy. He is not in a serious condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
f3a;yGI55I

CRIS TMAS CROWDS ARE
 BUYING WITH A RUSH.. We show very extensive line of Gift Goods, such as filled cases of excellent grade Sterling Silver.
 FURS.
 A Fur piece is very acceptable Xmas pres ent-NecE pieces from S2.0S Up.
 GENTLEMEN'S MUFFLERS. We have them from soc up. GlOves-Quite the proper Xmas gift, S1 .OO Up. Sterling trimmed Sus- penders $1 OO $1.40 $2.OO and S25O pair; excellent for present.
 DOLLS.
 We have the nobbiest line in Alabama, and at less money than any other Birmingham store offers them. LOOK THESE OVER.
 LADIES' GLOVES AND HANDKERCHIEFS. We are offering special inducements in Kid Gloves at $ .OO and S1 50 pair. 25C for choice of 50 styles Ladies' hand-embroidered Handkerchiefs. Special gift HandkerChiefs at soc. By all means examine our stock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18

Marriage Llcenses-Marriage licenses were granted to the following persons yesterday: Walter T. Hagood and Carrie Crump, John W. Ballentine and Leona J. Price, T. W. Philpot and Grace T. Harris, Will Banks and Ma mic Stiff, John K. Florence and Mrs. Lizzie Idella Kelley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
General Swaine Very III.

New York, December 17.-Gen. Wa ger Swaine, who has been i'll for some time at his residence, was tonight re- ported to be very low. His recovery is not expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18

A Big Eaele-one of the largest live eagles ever brought to Birmingham is on exhibition in the window of the Birmingham Gun and Key company. on Third avenue. It measures eight feet across it's wings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
WE DO IT RIGHT
 EMPIRE LAUNDRY.
PERSONAL.

w. H. Bingham Is i'll at St. Vincent's. MT. Bingham is recently from Montgom- cry and has many friends in that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
CITY ITEMS.

Petitions In Bankruptcy-Petition in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by James Hill, William S. Lamb, W. z. Brown and Lunn Billingsla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
for all your Small Rcmittances. by mail or
 otherwise.
Sold on all points in the United States, Canada, and on Havana, Cuba.
 CHEAP AND CONVENIENT.
 NO APPLICATION REQUIRED.

X receipt is given and money will be re- funded if order is lost
 Sold at all agencies of the Southern Ex- press Company at all reasonable hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18

To Give Entertainment-An enter tainment for the benefit of the King ston school building at East Birming- ham will be given in the school house on the night of December 19 at o'clock. It is in charge of Prof. F. A. Ellis, who has arranged an interesting programme of music, song and recita- tions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
FOR SALE.

Excellent building stone, suitable for rubble walls, etc. Must be sold. Apply to 4th Avenue and 1lth Street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
RArEs ARE As EOLLOWs ;
SHIP YOUR GOODS
 BY THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY

which operates on 27,000 miles of first-class railroads. with connections with other com panies. to all points accessible by express
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
Boston Ladies' Symphony Orchestra, Jeffersen Theatre tonight. Regular prices.

Try Stones new process coffee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
Souvenir performances at Bijou Thursday matinee and Friday night.

Christmas candies in beau. tiful packages, at Stones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18

Married in court-Dora Wyatt and Anderson Raney, two negroes, were married yesterday in the Police court by a negro preacher. They had been arrested for disorderly conduct, and finally made friends and were mar ried. When the ceremony was being performed the preacher asked the man the name of the woman and he was unable to tell 1t.
 Carried Concealed Weapons-Joe Dennis, negro, was yesterday found guilty of carrying concealed weapons, and Judge Feagin fined him $100 and sentenced him to work on the streets for six months. This is only the sec ond time that there has been case Of carrying concealed weapons in the Police court in two weeks, and Judge Feagin believes that the habit is be- ing rapidly stopped.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-16
4 NONE MADE DOLLHOTSF.

II is always nicer. of course. 10 play out Of
doors than in the house. Sometimes, however
in winter Jack Frost gets 200 much Tor Us. and
we simply have TO run in. lest he bite our fingers
and toes.
Still. you can have any amount of fun in the
house if You only so about it the right way. and
without teasing mamma, either. Here is some
thing that nobody could help enjoying. It's Il
pasteboard house, and not bit hard 70 make
Take pasteboarJ box. about two feet long
and six or seven inches high and cut hole in
each end Of it half an inch from the bottom, the
right size for a door Then in each side cut
two windows perhaps two inches square. Here
you have a nice room, and II any one wants "A
roof. why simply put on the cover OF the box
But surely il VIII never do 10 have an Unfur-
uished house Run dow'-stairs and ask cook
for a few raw potatoes ana knife. and then get
some toothpichs or short pointed sticks of any
Kind and here is all the material needed for a
fine set Of furniture.
First cut the potatoes in square pieces about 4
quarter of an inch thick. and these Will make
The chair seats Then stick four toothpcbs un-
derneaJh them. ana your chairs have legs.
Chairs are not all that can be made from the
potatoes. however Hy using little ingenuity
anybody can very easily cut Tho vegetables into
different shapes. and thus make any amount Of
other furniture.
For instance. a long, narrow piece. with the
toothpicEs underneath vii! serve for table. or
two pieces oHe Tor back and the other for a
seat, fastened together with the sticks. Will
make Il very nice sofa. You can make side
boards and beds and bureaus, and almost any
thing you wish
Then. 10 further be1utity your home. cut
pictures from magazines or newspapers and
paste IN, III on the walls. Paper curtains. piuked
At the edges and pasted to the windows, add
very much 10 the attractivcness Of your house.
ana any doll will be- proud of such Il handsome
homo.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-16

while they were away fighting? They had left
no money behind them. and Washington had no
money to pay them. so that they could not send
any home.
1T was then that Washington showed them
and showed us what great man he was He
was discouraged too some times, and n doubted
if ne could ever beat the British. But H. never
stopped lighting. and he never stopped working
He worked to cheer his men, To get them the
food and the clothes and the powder that they
needed. lie made them an love him, 50 that they
would stay with him ami night when they could
scarcely make themselves believe that there
was any use in lighting
And he did far more than that He was
great general as well. / wonder if you know all
that it means To be great general. l suppose
| don't know all that it means either since
am not a general myself. But it means much
more than being brave fighter. 1t means
knowing how and when to fight. and when not
to fight. When Washington crossed the Della
ware and caught the Hessians at Trenton. he
did a thing which showed that he one OF
the great generals of the world. And he showed
it many times again.
THE British in that had all the soldiers
they needed brave and well trained men. and
they had clothes and food and money. If they
had had any to command them who was
half good a general as Washington. they
would have beaten the Americans. The Ameri-
cans wOn and have own country to-
day because Washington fought on our side.
And Washington a great man. too. be
cause he did not think about winning power
for himself. When he needed lead his
people in in peace he was ready, but
when what he had to do done he wanted
nothing more for himself than to go home and
to live in quiet Little things are told about
Washington which do not matter The great
things which he did do matter. Few men ever
did greater, and his country never be too
proud of him.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-16

well have tried his little hatchet by splitting
some wood for his mother. And even if he did
cut down the cherry tree. and even if he did
own up to it. you can't make me believe that
George Washington such little prg
to boast about not telling lie. You don't
tell lies far as | know, but l never heard you
Dragging about it. Some people have talked a
good deal of nonsense about Washington"
"A good deal of nonsense" said James Henry
wasn't he such great man, them?
Yes, he was such great man-such a great
man that you will have to read and to study
about him and about other good deal to
understand how great he But |
member when people used to praise Washing
ton because ne never told a lie and never did
this and never Gid that, as if man could be
good just by never doing things. There are
some things which it is better not to do-telling
lies and some other thngs-but it is the things
men do that make them good and great not the
things they don't do.
Il can remember. too when some people
seemed to get tired of hearing these stories
about Washington, and they began to say that
he not such a very wonderful man after
all And that a mistake than the
other"
But was he the greatest man that ever was?"
James Henry asked
THAT is pretty hard to say. l think we Amer
leans have right to believe that he was if we
like, and | am sure that if could have a
true list of all the great men Washington would
not be far from the top.
What 1 do want you to understand is that
when our forefathers fought for their liberty
and for our liberty they would probably have
failed if it had not been for Washington. Many
men have fought for liberty. all over the world
and many Of them have died in fighting for it.
"a
great men. But few have ever done so much
for it Washington and asked so little for
the mselVeS. l am afraid that a good many
Americans do not really know how much Wash
ingtOn did all alone how much he needed help
sometimes and how little of it he got"
But weren't all the people ready to help
him?" James Henry asked. Didn't they want
10 beat the British just much he did,"
Many of them did" said his grandfather.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-16
WINNER or THE SECOND PRIZE.
THE SUCCESSFUL COMPETITORS ON
THE JANUARY SUBJECT.
Fort Plain. y. Y. Jan. -. 100:

Fort Plain, y. Y. Jan. p. 1902
To the Editor of Little Men and Little Women
Sir: | have been much interested in reading
of Mr.. Marconi and his great invention wireless
telegraphy. | think il must be OF great value
to the ships at There over seventy
that carry the instruments. and by their
these ships able To communicate with
one another and also with the stations on land
for distance of hundreds of miles. When We
think that only five years ago this system was
working a distance of only about two
miles. can but wonder what the next five
years will bring. BY that time l think the
people Of America will he able To communicate
with their friends in England and all other for
eiEn countries by its Use. That will he a great
benefit for as | understand it, the expense Will
be much less than with the present system of
cable. AIr Marcuui says also that II can be so
arranged that a message can be received only
by the station FOR which il is intended. As this
viii insure secrecy. it is of great Importance.
Hoping to hear from you. / remain, yours re-
SpectfUly RI SSEL4L Y. NELLlS,
Fort Plain Montgomery County y Y
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