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The age-herald., 1902-01-04
MISS CATCHINGS
 GIVES CARD PARTY

Miss Majorie Catchings entertained last Miss Willie Eve, of Nashville. The house was beautifully decorated with palms. mistletoe and smilax while the mantels and cabinets had vases of cut flowers.
 The prizes included a white satin pin cushion, exquisitely embroidered in wild roses a Gibson sofa pillow of white taffe- ta, with the figures done in India silk a perfect reproduction of the Gibson sketch. "The accident that happened to a young man with a weak heart"
 The consolation prize was a handker- chief case, embroidered In design of ping roses Miss Catchings was a charm ing figure in a gown of pale green chiffon over taffeta and Miss Eve was beautifully gowned in castor liberty silk over pink taffeta- The guests:
 Miss Mary Trimble, Miss Jennie Trim ble. Miss Ethel Sharpe. Miss Carrie Sharpe. Miss Belle Daujaux; Miss Annie Roberts, Miss Eva Yancey, Miss Lucille Frierson, Miss Mary Simmons, Miss Leila Mcdonald. Miss Florence Dawson. Miss Unis Cooke, Miss Clara Cooke. Miss Georgia weatherly. Miss Fay Miles Miss Lucy Hagood; Miss Helen vanHoose Miss Kate Smith, Miss Ada Bowron, Miss Johnston, Miss Daisy Moody, Miss Emma Reid, Miss Lucy Eubank. Miss Jessie Norris Miss Louise Perkins. Miss Mar garet Benners, Miss Hamilton, Miss Mig non Conner, Miss Velma Enslen, Miss Ma bel Roy, Miss Amy Jordan. Miss Mollie Cullom, Miss Lola Denson. Miss Dora Mc- Lester, Miss Helen Smith, Miss Dimmick, Miss Dauglass Green, Miss De Bow, Miss Leedy
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
DR. SNEDECOR
 TO BE MARRIED

The following appears in the Sunday Oregonian, a paper published in Port land, Ore:
 Announcement is made that Miss Lena Breyman. eldest daughter of MT. and Mrs. E. Breyman of this city, and Dr. Frank F. Snedecor of Birmingham, Ala, will be married on the evening of January 15 at the home of the brides parents. Miss Breyman is well known in social circles in both Salem and Port land and is a leader In the capital citys society. pr. Snedecor is practicing den- tist at Birmingham, Ala"
 Dr. Snedecor Is a prominent dentist of this city and Is one of the best-known young men in the State. He Is a member of the Jefferson Club and has lived in Birmingham the greater part of his life. He is connected with several business en- terprises in connection with the success full practice of his profession. He will leave for Oregon in few days, and after his marriage will return to this city to live.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
MRS. OTTLEYfTO SPEAK
 BEFORE WOMAN'S CLUB

At the meeting of the woman's Club yesterday morning. arrangements were completed for the lecture of Mrs. J. K. ottley of Atlanta, who will address the club next Wednesday afternoon.
 Mrs. ottley will arrive in Birmingham Tuesday and will be tho guest of Mrs Charles Samuel Simmons at the Hillman. Among the events in Mrs. Ottleys honor will be a reception at the club on Wednesday afternoon immediately after her lecture, the occasion to be made a brilliant one. and to which all of the club women in the city will be invited.
 Mrs. ottley is one of the intellectual leaders of the South. She will address the club women on topics of interest in club work and her prominence and ex- perience in this movement will add inter est and importance to her lecture.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
DEAD COMES TO LIFE. Man Returns From klondike With a Fortune-Christmas Surprise.

New York, January 3.-John H. Reese, who up to 1897 was salesman for New York woolen house. has returned home after being mourned for dead, says a spe- cial to the Press, from Lockport, N. Y. He Is back from the Klondike, rich man. He left Juneau. December G. hoping to get home in time to give his friends and relatives a pleasant Christmas surprise, but was delayed by storms.
 He left New York in August, 1S97 for Seattle, and was one of the pioneers who cut the trail through Dawson City, oc- cupying four months in going forty miles of the Skaguay. He exchanged his sur plus food for rich claims. Reese brought back s4O,000 in gold and owns valuable mining interests near Atlin. B. C., which he will work on his return there next spring.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
DANCING PARTY
 FOR MISS EVE

The weeks gaieties will conclude with a dancing party this evening. at which Miss Marjorie Catchings will entertain in honor of Miss Eve. The billiard room will be used for dancing, and buffet supper will be served in the dining room.
 Miss Catchings will wear white chif- ion and lace and Miss Eve will be at- tired in pink silk Among the guests will be-
 Miss Rebecca Cecil. Miss Floy Cecil. Miss Mamie Moore, Miss Alice Moore, Miss Edna Snow. Miss Susanne Austin, Miss Clara Belle Wilson. Miss Sadie FL liott. Miss Willie Caffey. Miss Louise
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
Worlds Visible Supply.

New Orleans, January 3.-Secretary Hester's statement of the worlds visl- ble supply of cotton, made up from spe- cial cable and telegraphic advices com pares the figures of this week with last week, last year and the year before. It shows an increase for the week just closed of 2l4743 bales against decrease of 1916 last year, and an increase of SS16 the year before last
 The total visible is 43s2,723 against 4.- 147, 9so last week, 4072,Q77 last year and 4,3O3, ,292 year before last. Of this the total of American cotton is 3,6SS, 723 against 3,356,077 last year and S,577,292 year before last and of all other kinds includ- ing Egypt, Brazil India, etc, 6H,0OO against 716,00O last year and 726,00 year before last.
 The total worlds visible supply of cot ton shows an increase compared with last week of 214743 bales. an increase compared with last year of 9O646 and an increase compared with year before last of 59 431.
 Of the worlds visible supply Of cotton as above there is now afioat and held in Great Britain and continental Europe g. 17400O against 1,791,000 last year and l. 9S60J0 year before last; in Egypt 27,O0O against 1S000O last year and 2O5,0C0 year before last in India 221, GOO against 31O,0OO last year and 26S, GOO year before last, and in the United States 1,T41,00o against l. 7s1 GOO last year and 1,S44000 year before last
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
CLUB NOTES
 OF THE WEEK

The first week of the New Year found Birmingham club women taking up their duties of clubdom, for even cubdom feels the demoralization of the holidays. All of the clubs, however, have resumed their meetings and entire afternoons are spent in deep intellectual enjoyment, when art, music, drama, politics, religion, science philosophy, the present cults, what you will. are discussed by clever women.
 The members of the Edgewood Club met yesterday with Mrs J. E. Frazier, the club women responding to roll call with New Year sentiments. Mrs Grif- filth Harsh, the president, led in the dis cussion. "Our Suggested Readings. (Notes made in quiet moments).
 Mrs. Ida Armstrong read paper on' Peter, the Great; His Aims and Poli- cies." Mrs. J. R. Adams read paper "A Side Light on Peter the Man" and the subject for Mrs. yassar Aliens paper was: Successive Foreign Influences Tn Russia"
 The Quest Club was entertained yester- day afternoon by Mrs. J. B. Rauiston' The subject under discussion was the Manners and Customs of the Times the Court Royalists and the Jansenists, Mrs' Leonard leading the discussion.
 The Clionian Club was entertained ycs- terday afternoon by Mrs Samuel L. Led better. Among the papers was MIS- Mark Wyatt's, whose subject was Nicholas the First, the Iron Emperor Other papers were on the Crimean War; and Renowned Generals by Mrs. Richard Randolph, and reading, Tol- stoi's "Sevastotal." by Mrs Florence RsndoIph The club members also dis cussed current events.
 The members of the Nineteenth Gen. turv Club were the guests Wednesday af- ternoon of Miss Emily Koenig. There was a review of current events ana short stories were read by Miss Koenig. Miss Kate Earle. Miss Nettie Anderson and Miss Ava Bradford. Tuesday after noon Mrs. William Mudd Jordan enter tained the club, which departed from it's literary proceedings and played cards.
 The Cadmean Circle had special meeting New Years Day with Mrs. Will liam B. Leedy, and the regular meeting | was held yesterday afternoon with Mrs | Joseph McLester. The programme was as follows:
 | Current Events-"The Duty of Criticism in a Democracy" (Godkin-L. w. B. L.- Best Thoughts), Mrs. Phillips.
 News of the Day (summarO - Mrs | Sha. .je.
 | Topics ad Libitum-(a) Mrs. Sims, (b, | Mrs A. G. Smith, Co Mrs z. P. Smith Reading - "Cecilia's Beaux' (editedl (Scribner's vol 22)-Mrs. Taliaferro. At its meeting yesterday the Amaranth Club was entertained by Mrs. Engsfeldt at the residence of Mrs. J. T. Nixon Current events were discussed, and among the papers were the following ..The Comic Paper: It's Political Infiu- ences," by Miss Leila McDonald ''The History of the Cartoons Illustrated" by Miss Henrietta Wilcox. "The Cartoonist of the Day" was the subject of another interesting paper.
 The Highland Book Club met Wednes- day with Mrs Ellerbe. the following pa- pers being contributed:
 Greece and Her Island Neighbors," by Mrs. Aldrich; King George, the Alien. by Mrs. Morris; Revival of Olympic Games by Mrs. " D. Smith; Modern Vandalism in Greece" by Mrs. Badham.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
Evans Will Not Change.

San Francisco. January 3-Dudley Evans. who has just been elected acting President of Wells, Fargo and Company will retain his present position of second vice-president until the next meeting of the directors. when he may be made a permanent president of the corporation. He says that the principal office of the company will not be removed to New York. D.. H. Hartman. the newly elect ed director will with F. H. Huntington who is also on the board. represent the interests of the Southern Pacific.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
NEW JERSEYS CLOSE RAGE. Former Attorney-General Griggs May
 Succeed Senator SeweII.

Trenton, N. J., January Estate Asses sor David Beard of Camden who IS candidate for United States senator to succeed Senator sewell denies he is a can didate in the interest of any one else. The other candidates are former Attorney General Griggs, John Drydon of Essex, Parker Gummere of Mercer, Senator Stokes of Cumberland and Congressman Gardiner of Atlantic City.
 The candidacy of MT. Griggs has grown considerably because of the belief that he Is favored by the national admin istration. The chances now seem to favor either MT. Griggs Druden or Senator Stokes.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04

Every form of PRIVATE DIsEAsr Deformity and Lack of Development Weakness. etc., etc., cured by the hest approved of latest modern methods.
 All condolences held inyiolate,
 Consultations at office or by mai, ,, yited without charge.
 Treatment by mail for those who c.r not visit me.
 No written prescriptions-I furnish h.u medicines.
 Question blanks for man or woman .o~. free on application
 DR. DOZIIR is q graduate in evsr, branch of medical and surgical science has twenty-five years experience. A ma tional regulations, and Is endorsed bv tbe press, national banks and thousands of patrons as the most expert and reliable specialist in the South.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozier is endorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama.
 The Southern Odd yellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. O. IT Dozier has already acquired in the line of his profession. but we know him to he . brother Odd Fellow that can be rel;a5 on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes fron, a family of prominent physicians. and with his full store of medical knowJsdge and his large experience in his profession can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
Coal Company Fails.

Parkersburg, w. Va, January 3.-Col John T. McGraw and Melville D. Post representing creditors of the Remington Coal Company, with offices in New York and mines in West Virginia have present ed a petition on behalf of numerous cred itors to have the company declared an in- voluntary bankrupt Assets are said to be half million dollars. with liabilities considerably in excess of that amount.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
John G. Thomas Missino.

Cincinnati, January 3.-John G. Thomas cashier of the Wells Fargo Express Com pany of this city was today reported to the police as mysteriously missing Since Monday night when last seen no trace of him has been found. There Is no clue as to the cause of his absence He came here twelve years ago from St. Louis where his parents live.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
HELP WANTED.

in each county to rep resent old established house, solid finan- cial standing; straight bona f1de week. ly cash salary of SIS, paid by check each Wednesday, with all expenses direct from headquarters. Money advanced for expenses. Enclose addressed stamp ed envelope. Manager, 329 Caxton Bldg, Chicago. 12-29-30-Jan 4-5-11-12-18-19
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
SOCIETY EVENTS
 SCHEDULED FOR TODAY

Mrs. John M. Caldwell will entertain at cards this afternoon at 2:3O o'clock in compliment to her sister, Mrs. Hagood of Charleston, s. c.
 Miss Edna Coughlan will give lunch con to a number of her schoolmates.
 There will be several small dinner par ties.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
HELP WANTEp-MALE.


 WANTED-A first-class white barber. W. c. Palmer, Tuscaloosa, Ala. 12-31-St WANTED-25 coal miners at Altoona. Room men can earn from g to s3 per day. Conditions healthy. Union Camp. Underwood Coal Company, Room 10, Chalifoux Building. 12-29-eod-t once. three good machin- ists. Columbus Machinery Co.,, Colum- bus, Miss. l-4-3t PERMANENT POSITION requiring no canvassing for the right man to repre- sent an old-established company having $200,000 capital; $75 salary the first month not conditional on results; s900 and ex- penses the first year, payable weekly direct from our office; absolutely straight salary, no deception; opportun- ity for promotion and increase of sal ary; state age, references and business experience. Address Universal Mfg. Co., Box 733, Philadelphia. Pa. 9-7-104t-sa-we
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
Notes and Personals.

Miss Minnie Harris of New York is vis- iting her sister, Mrs. Harry Wilson. 422 North Twenty-second street.
 Mrs. Charles Caps has returned home after visit to relatives in Nashville.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
eoARDERS WANTED.

WANTED-Boarders at a first-class boarding house; terms reasonable, at Mrs. Abraham, 2315 4th avenue.
 12-31-7t BOARDERS for large front room. 1920 9th ave. 1-4-4t BOARDERS WANTED-A handsomely furnished room, with dressing room at- tached, and board. Apply, TOO West 2Oth street. 1-3-6t
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
SITUATION NAMED.

WANTED-Positlon as stenographer. by young lady who has had four years
 experience Best reference furnished.
 Address "T.," care Age-Herald. 1-3-2t
The age-herald., 1902-01-04

was fired After the reading of the com
 Irregular bowel movements lead to chronic constipation Pricsly Ash Bit ters is a reliable system regulator; cures l permanently.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
MiSCELLANEOUs.

 HERMITAGE, the sign painter. at 2lG N. 20th St.. over drug store, between I'd and 3d avenues 12-16-tf CREDIT to reliable parties. Diamonds and watches, jewelry, aiiyerwaie and clocks. cn small weekly or monthly pay nents: lowest prices; best quality: goods guaranteed: will coll If desired. J. Lowinsohn. 2OOS First avenue.
 11-A-tf
 ESTABLISHED 1S99-The Special Mes senger Service, office 112 N. 18th St., both phones S6: the Special is the most confidential, reliable and prompt in Birmingham; It's boys are well &C., quainted with the city, and don't have to lose time hunting their destination; if the boys over charge you, call up phones 36, and S. Y. Hampton will cor rect all wrongs committed We go after and mail letters for 10c.
 ENGINEERS LICENSE-Mechanics en- gineers, firemen, electricians etc.-40- page pamphlet containing questions asked by examining board of engineers sent free. George A. Teller, Publisher, Room f. IS South 4th street, St. Louis, Mo. 1-1-1mo
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
TO INVESTORS.

THE ALABAMA HOME is now issu- ing SPECIAL DEPOSIT CERTIFICATES in amounts from $50 to 5000. This stock pays per cent per annum, payable semi- annually. This stock can be withdrawn at any time. Apply to
 w. /. M. RoBERTsol>, 2OO9 First Avenue. General Manager.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
ONE CENT A WORD IA Es-1c. a word a day; no ad, taken for less than 25c for first in- sertion. Cash must accompany every order.
LOST.

IOST-On January l. a large oval white opalescent flat stone belonging to ring.
 liberal reward to finder; a family relic. H. D. Wood, City Hall 1-4-st
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
 WANTED.

.----~~------------------ WANTED-Everybody going to Iexas to travel via the Queen and Crescent Route (Alabama Great Southern Rail- road). Twelve Q2) hours quickest time. Superb vestibuled trains. Cafe dining cars. See A. B. Freeman. T. P. A. NO. 2019 First Avenue. 12-i-t
 WANTED = Customers for show cases and iron safes; all prices. Alabama Grocery Go. 1-1-tf
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
AGENTS NAMED.

WANTED-Agents, men or women. to travel; salary SIP and expenses per week cash bond of $10 required. Call from 10 a. m. to 3 p. m. Mrs. Elida B. Nelson,
 III 18th st. 1-4-2t
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HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

to fold circulars. Apply early Saturday morning, Dispatch Printing Co.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04

96, S66, 545 last season.
 Corn exports aggregate 4424,336 bushels. against 4470,521 last week.
 Business failures In the United States for the week number 27o. as against 219 last week, 26S in this week last year and 229 in 1900, 237 in 1899, S33 in 1898 and 4SS in 1897.
 Canadian failures number 25, against 16 last week, "A in this week year ago, 26 in 1900, AS in 1899 and s5 in 1S9S
The age-herald., 1902-01-04
DR O. T. DOZIER, Physician, Surgeon and Expert spe.
 ciaIief

Treats success fully all Nervous, Blood, Skin. Rec tai, V e n ere al. Genito = Urinary and Chronic Dis eases, F em a 1 e Com plaints a n d Delicate Disorders of Men and Wom- en. Nearly all op- erations of surgi- c a l character done WITHOUT PAIN to the pa- &4
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REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE. $2000-Good, new, modern Groom cottage; bath, gas and oil finish; 25th street, near Avenue F. $1250-Beautiful lot, 19O feet deep 7th av- enue, near 26th street. north; easy terms. $2500-One-quarter cash, balance 1, 2 and 3 years; 50x140 Avenue c, near 20th street; rents for s20. $1s0o-s500 cash balance easy; 50x140 feet, two houses; rents for S22.00 per month, 1st avenue, near 11th street. s450-Beautiful lot, 50x125, near 18th street and 18th avenue, North Highlands; easy terms.
 $500-$100 cash, balance s10 per month, cor- ner, 50x135; 18th avenue and car line. North Highlands. Also 50x80, 18th av- enue, north; s250; $50 cash. $1500-Good broom cottage and lot, Rush avenue near 18th street. $1400-S-room house and lot, 18th avenue, near 18th street. FOR RENT-Good broom cottage, cheap.
 SMITH & STILLMAN,
 20041k First Avenue
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We make cuts. Age-Herald Engrav- fnr Ca
The age-herald., 1902-01-04

LAND TITLES. ABSTRACTS OF TITLE CERTIFICATES OF TITLE TITLES GUARANTEED
 A GENERAL TITLE BUSINESS Insure your title as you would your
 house. Birmingham Title and Guaranty Go. CAPITAL $f00,oo0. 21e Fist St. Birmingham. Ala
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A Reward of $1ooo.

Clifton flour, made at Bransford mills. Owensboro Ky. is the only soft winter wheat flour sold in Birmingham under an absolute guarantee of its purity. Every sack of "Clifton flour bears the Anti Adulteration League trade mark, and the league undertakes to pay reward of 5000 to any one ho will discover any adul- teration in this flour. Call for Clifton" and get the purest and best. 1-a-eod-tf.
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c. L. Stickney, J. Cary Thompson. President Sec. and Treas CONSOLIDATED INSURANCE AGCY, Real Estate, Insurance and Rentals.
 Agency Remington Typewriter. Phones 600 20O5 1st ave
 FOR REIN |. $50-93S s. 18th St., 9-rooms, thoroughly modern. $35-162S s. 2th avenue. 7-rooms, good location. $4O-19o1 S. 18th avenue. 9-rooms. complete modern. $30-923 s. 14th St., 9-rooms, spendidly finished. s4o---S 9th avenue and 18th St., s-rooms, brick, new. s2o---152s s. 14th avenue broom cottage. new $16-1s1s s. 18th St., 5-room cottage, new modern $1s-34th st. and Ave. H, 7-rooms, Ar rington Hill" S0-16th St. and 8th avenue, new brick. 12-rooms $So-15th St. between 9th and sth ave- nues, 9-rooms.
 '. L. sTicKNEY 6 CO.,, Phone No. 600. 2oo5 1st Ave.
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 BARGAINS FOR SALE. $700-Good cottage, North Highlands. $1250 = Lot, corner on 12th ave-, North Highlands. s126o-Lot 12th ave. near 17th st.. South Highlands. $3750-Good cottage, large lot 5th ave. $4000-Good cottage. large lot. 9th ave. s5000 Each-Four elegant homes. 7th ave. $s50o-Elegant house, 9th ave. $3500-About 22 acres with 2181 feet street frontage. s4750-Bargain in home, South Highlands. $13 600-Two good business lots, 2d ave-. near 18th st. s20ooo-Six good business lots. 4th ave. near Hillman Hotel. Let us sell you home site on Fountain Heights overlooking the city. Come to see us; we have good investments for you.
 M. P. MEsSER & CO.
 Real Estate and Insurance. Phones S19. 224 N. Twenty-firet Street.
 FOR SALE.
The age-herald., 1902-01-04

FOR SALE. Handsome 2-story residence, 7th ave-, be- tween 18th and 18th sts. Magnificent dairy farm, well improved, near old Fair Grounds. 200 Feet on avenue D. near rolling mill at s10 per front foot; cheap. 400 Feet on 10th ave-. North; desirable and cheap. Information and prices at office.
 BROWN BROS. & co.
 No. 305 North Twentieth Street.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1902-05-02
SpringvilIe
Especial Correspondence,

Springville, May Saturday was
pay day at the Bell Hill ore mines.
Everybody had plenty of money for
the time being.
VIM. Johnston, boss carpenter for the
mines, left for home Tuesday. He
does not expect to come back soon.
j. q. Gillespie has bought the store
at Tip Top belonging to Harman Bros.
Miss May McMullin is visiting friends
at Keystone this week.
Bro. Samuel Austin preached for us
Sunday. He preached a good seimon
as usual
Capt w. A. Gardner has taken charge
of a force of hands for 5. Walton g. Co.
Messrs. s. H. Wingo and All. Nc
Cluer are peeling quite a lot of tan
bark on the farm of the latter.
Mr.. James White and Miss Mary
Worley were married Wednesday at
the home OF the latter.