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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
HOTEL ARRIVALS

Florence Hotel Arrivals: Sam Stegall,
Atlanta; J. w. Carr, HENDERSON, XVI;
w. A. Johnston, Rome, Ca; c. f. Rowe,
Marshfield, Wis; Mrs. L. W. Bynum,
Greenville, Tex; J. w. Bledson, Florence,
Ala. p. Parham, West Point; w. T..
Murphy, Atlanta; F. M. Blanton, Haley
vile, Ala; A. Doggrell, Amory, Miss; w.
M. Handy Canton, Miss,t j. T. Jones,
Atlanta; W. w. Simmons, Athens. Ala. /;
w. c. Brown, Montgomery; T. Williams,
Clanton, Ala; w. A. White. West Point.
Miss; ]. C. Bird, Dallas, Tex; S. NJ.
Adams, Charleston, Ala; ]. T. Wiley. At
lanta; DR.. Hardy, Miss Estis. Miss C.
Owen, Bessemer r. E. Scott, Ensley; w.
r. Farley Pratt City; r. w. Ellis. Ma
con, Ca; j. VI. Meek, Nashville; S. Nc
Lebd, Batesvifle. Ala. w. a. Madam,
Trenton, Ga; r. Gresham, Greenville,
S. C.; T. S. Dark, Blocton, Ala; j. G.
Ringhack, Jacksonville, Ala; H. ]. Dun
avalht, Selma, Ala; J. e. Dupont. New
York; Ed Flynn, East Thomas; J. j.
Haynes and wife. Bessemer; l.. D. Miller,
Jacksonville Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
Mr.. PARRY DECLINES DEBATE.
Says No Working Man Could Attend
On Account of Boycott.

indianapolis, December 3d.. NJ. Parry,
president of the National Manufacturers
association, today received a letter from
Max Hayes of Cleveland, Ohio, prominent
socialist, containing a challenge to a
joint debate or series of debates on the
subject of the Principles and Methods
of Socialism"
Mr.. Parry, In his reply, respectfully de-
clined the honor and the pleasure of the
debate He gives as one of his reasons
the fact that as he had been placed On
the boycott list by the American Fedora
ton of Labor, no working man could at
tend the debate without being fined for
violating the boycott rules.
The challenge for the debate by the
Cleveland socialist grows out of the criti-
cism of Mr.. Parry of certain action taken
by the American Federation of Labor at
its recent convention in New Orleans.
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FINES RENTED
BY JUDGE FEAGIN
WARDEN RlTTENsERRY AND Po-
LIeEMAN cULPEPPER SHAKE
HANDS IN COURT AS EVIDENCE
OF THEIR GOOD FEELING.

A fine of So each was placed on Mack
Rittenberry. Alex Rittenberry and Police
man Culpepper yesterday by Judge Fea-
gin as the result of the fight several days
ago IN the office of the warden of the
city Jail. In a few minutes the three
men made friends and Judge Feagin re-
mitted the fine, stating that If there was
no hard feeling between the men that he
did not wish to impose fine on them.
Policeman culpepper and Warden Rit-
tenberry shook hands IN the court as
evidence that there was no hard feel
ings. The fight they had was over the
payment of 65 cents which a negro pris-
oner declared he had when he was placed
in jail. The policeman misunderstood
something said by the warden and the
fight ensued. There were no serious re-
suits
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
100 Blows as Punishment.

Washington, December SO.-Punishment
of 100 blows and two weeks Imprisonment
was the sentence of Shanghai court in
recent case of an engineer who left his
employers without due notice. Because
other employees of the company profited
by an advance in wages in which the en-
gineers were omitted the defendant, I'm
company with seven other engineers.
struck. The company prosecuting the
case contended that as the men were emf
ployed by the month they should have
given a months notice of their intention
to leave a position which was upheld BY
the court.
Warrants are out for the other seven
strikers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
Richmond Telephone Company.

Richmond, Va, December 3O,-The Rich
mond Telephone company, a home enter
prise, opened six years ago to compete
with the Southern Bell Telephone and
Telegraph company, filed a petition with
the city council last night, requesting
authority from the city council to trans
fer its physical assets to the Southern
Bell Telephone and Telegraph company,
and to surrender its charter, stating as
reason for their action that while their
patronage had been satisfactory, the rates
of 50 per month for business telephones
and 81 per month for residence telephones
had failed to meet their expenses, and to
be required to continue longet would en-
tail further serious financial losses upon
them.
Public opinion is strongly in favor of
only one system, and their request will
probably be granted at the next meeting
of the city council.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
LARGE ESTATE FOR
VERY POOR WOMAN
RICH ELI LYMAN DIED IN TO-
RoNTo AS A PAUPER, WHILE
WIFE LIVED PoVERTY-sTRlcKEN
IN SAN FRANCISCO.

San Francisco. December 3O.-Several
weeks ago an old man. Eli Hyman, was
admitted to the general hospital of the
city of Toronto as a pauper. Two days
later he died and an examination of his
effects disclosed coin and securities TO
the value of $S1, 600. Just before his death
he stated that he had a wife and daugh-
ter in San Francisco.
A firm of Canadian attorneys took
charge Of the ease and, communicating
with lawyers in this city, located the wife
and heir of the dead miser. Mrs. Rebecca
Hyman and her daughter, now Mrs.
Hart, who reside in this city and who
have been poverty stricken for years,
have established such proofs of relation
ship that the attorneys here and in To-
ronto have no fear that any other possi-
BILE claimants will be recognized. The
estate is valued at 100000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
TOBACCO GROWERS UNITE.
Committee Appointed to Draft Resolu'
tons of Incorporation.

com aittee of the State Tobacco Growers
met here tonight and appointed a com
mittee to draft articles of Incorporation
for approval at the next meeting at
Louisville on January 90 The association
proposes to fight the so-called tobacco
trust, buying the leaf from the growers.
For incorporation it is necessary for 49,
900 growers to become members. 1t was
stated tonight that this number would be
signed before the meeting January 20.
The association pertains to the White
Burnley district. The capital stock will be
81, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
AUsTlN-5RYAN PLANT SOLD.
WeII-Known EnsIey Industry Pur-
chased BY Empire Company.

An Associated Press dispatch from
Cleveland. o., last night says:
The plant of the Austin-Eryan Manu-
featuring company at Ensley, suburb of
Birmingham, Ala, has been purchased By
the Empire Plow company of Cleveland,
and will be Incorporated by it. Tbs con-
sideration is 100000. N
The Austln-Bryan works shut down Nv
eral months ago. 1t was announce, Vat
the time that the plant closed for lacA of
sufficient capital. While the purchasers
have made no statement of their plans 1t
is believed that they will start up the
works on a larger scale than that on
which they have been operated. The EN-
pire company is known to be a strong
corporation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
KNIFE BLADE IN
BRAIN, MAN LIVES
In Fight Rufus Jones Is cut-Has =
Chance to Recover--A Re-
markable Case.

Knoxville, Tenn, December 30.-A spe-
cial to the Sentinel from Asheville, N. c.,
says:
With knlfe-blade in his brain for a
week to the depth of one and five-eighths
inches, Rufus Jones of Balsam Noun
tain, near here, still lives, with a chance
of recovery.
In a fight last week with Mont Dun
can, Jones was struck above the left ear
with a knife, and the blade penetrated
his skull and entered the brain. 1t broke
off and remained in the mans head until
last night, when 1t was removed and the
skull was trepanned.
The attending physician says the man
has a show for recovery. Duncan es-
capped and has not been captured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
More German Rattleshlps.

Berlin, December SO.-The naval budget
of 1908 provides for laying down immedi-
ately two battleships, one armored cruis-
er, one small cruiser and five torpedo
boats. These constructions are within the
permanent naval programme. Two bat
tleships now building will be completed in
the summer of 1905, and three small
cruisers will be finished early in 1908.
These are of the enlarged Gazelie type
and will have steamage radius of 5000
knots. During 1902 four battleships, one
armored cruiser and one gunboat were
commissioned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
OFFICERS ELECTED.
Southern Association of Elocution to
Meet In Atlanta Again.

Atlanta, Ca, December SO.-The South
ern Association of EIocution today elect
ed officers as follows:
President, Mrs. William Calvin Chiffon,
Oxford, Miss; vice-president, Dr. Nc
Glauhin, Atlanta; recording secretary,
DR.. A. e. Booth of the Southern Normal
university of Tennessee; corresponding
secretary. Booth Lowrey of the Blue
Mountain Female college of Mississippi;
treasurer, Dr. w. j. Stone of Cumber-
land university, Tennessee.
The association will meet in Atlanta
again next year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington. December SO.-(special)-
Postmasters for Alabama have been ap-
pointed as follows Balkum, Henry coun-
ty, T. B. Gamble, vice ]. A. Summerford
resigned; Braehead Bib county, James
w. Brand, vice Jonce l.. Gardner resign
ed; Brundidge, Pike county, Sallie w.
Collier, vice NJ. A Nicholson removed:
Caddo, Lawrence county. T. d. Parker.
vice T. A. Sheets resigned; Cyril, Choc-
taw county, Elva Allen, vice Albert Nc
Lendon resigned; Meeks, Henry county.
James I. Summerford, vice John C. Ward
resigned
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
| Few Deaths From Plague.

Laredo, Tex, December 30.-A Ma
zatland dispatch says: Confidence is
being restored among the residents of
the city and less fear is felt on &C
count of the supposed plague epidemic.
There has been a marked decrease in
the disease and few new cases are re.
ported. IThe energetic measures taken
by the authorities to stamp out the
epidemicl have given excellent results
There have been few deaths in add
tion to those which were reported.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
Remains of Rogers Found.

Durham, N. c. December S0.-The re-
mains of John Rogers, a policeman who
disappeared from his home in Virgilina,
two months ago, have been found near
Virginia by a party of hunters The
body was badly decomposed. 1t is sup
posed that Rogers was killed by negroes
in revenge for the murder of a colored
man of which Rogers was suspected
There is considerable mystery connected
with the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
Blot of Chinese Coolies.

steamer Iyo Maru, which arrived in port
this afternoon, brought news of a trag-
edy following riot of Chinese coolies at
Singapore in immigrant sheds Two of the
police were captured and held by the
yhnese on the top floor of the immigrant
depot, and when other police attempted
to rescue them the Chinese fired upon
them, killing two and wounding one
Thirty Chinese were wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
Killed In RESISTING Arrest.

Bethel, o., December 3d. T. Sims
was shot and killed today while resisting
arrest. He and Earl McKibbon had a
desperate fight with weapons on the
street. McKibbon swore out a warrant
for the arrest of Sims. and when Marshal
George Clark and Constable William Han
nah attempted to make the arrest, they
were fred on They shot Sims four times
before he fell.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
Coal Famine Is Eminent.

ST. Joseph, N. J., December So-The peo-
pie of st. Joseph are confronted with a
coal famine. Anthracite coal cannot be
had at any price. The supply of soft coal
is almost exhausted, and If the railroads
continue to confiscate coal as they have
been doing during the last few days there
will be no soft coal in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
Mrs. E. J. Wells Is Burned to Death.

Daleville, December 30.-(Special Mrs.
Wells, wife of e. J. Wells. prominent
citizen of this place, was burned to death
in her home. She was near the fire and
her clothing ignited. Before assistance
reached her she was burned to death
The wife of Mr.. Wells brother was burn
ed to death in a similar manner recently.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
TAKEN TO ST. vlNcENT's.
Negro Suffered in jail for Want Of
Treatment.

Marshall Hooks, negro, was allowed
to lie on the floor of the city prison last
night for nearly two hours without medi-
cal treatment, although Night Warden
Walton telephoned to five physicians
They all gave excuses for not coming
Finally arrangements were made to
have the negro taken to the st. Vincent's
hospital in order that he might not die
on the floor of the city jail.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
Forty-five Plumbers Strike.

Houston, Tex, December 3o.-Forty.
five journeyman plumbers with their
helpers walked out this morning on
account of refusal of increases in
wages. The bosses have given them
until January to return to work OF
forfeit their places.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
mrs. ReIcher Commits suicide.

Ozark, December SO.-fSpecial)- Mrs.
Nv. I. Pelcher, the wife of a prominent
physician of HaEtford. committed sui
eide by blowing out her brains with
pistol, Mrs Belcher had been in ill
health for a long time
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
Fire at pemopoIis.

Demopolif, Ala, December ao.-(SpeciaL)
Fire whifh was caused by a defective
fue this morning damaged the residence
and effects of Joseph Crenshaw to the
extent Of sepO. Mr.. Crenshaw carried no
insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
MUSICAL BAZAAR.
ST. vincent's Ladies' Auxiliary at the
Morris Last Night.

The ladies' auxiliary of st. Vincent's
hospital gave musical bazaar at che
Morris hotel last night at which a good
sum Of money was realized. The country
store was very successful, and the ladies'
sold quite a number of articles. The
musical programme included a number of
vocal and piano solos, Among the vocal
lists were Miss Markstein, Miss Alice Fall
lon and Miss Corbin. Oliver Challfoux
accompanied the latter on the violin.
Miss Bessie Bowden rendered a piano
solo, Mr.. Armour a tenor solo, NJ. e.
Williams a violin solo and Miss Aurelia
Sewall made hit with several coon
songs.
A feature that was highly appreciated
was the imitation of the country store by
Walter Blackburn. His coon songs and
banjo Accomplishments were also well APP
plauded.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31

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In such matters and Ii capable OF curing
you In the quickest and most perfect
manner possible. have treated private
diseases a. a speciality for the past M
teen years In the city Of Birmingham ana
i sm therefore known to great many
But II you are not acquainted with me.
refer you, with permission. &c First Ma
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Jefferson County Savings Bank and
Steiner Bros, bankers, as TO my respon-
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do not use large advertisements ana
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Address DR.. !. d. Holloway. lsolM SEQ
pnd avenua Birmingham, Ala
Oniss, Second avenue ana highteenfn'
opposite postoffice.
Onice Hours: $50 O. m. 20 s;W p -
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Christmas Is COMING.

And everybody wants the best the
market affords for the holiday festivities
Clifton" flour makes the lightest and
whitest bread, cake and pastry. Ask
your grocer for 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31
Ut. Lowry Admitted to Practice.

Washington, December SO--(SpeciaI.)-
Joseph T. Lowry of Ensley Ala. has been
admitted to practice before the interior
department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31

Preaching Tonight-The Rev. H. E.
Kirk of Baltimore win preach at the
sine Street Presbyterian church, West
End tonight at o'clock.
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FUNERAL NOTICE

The friends of the family of the
]. Morgan Smith are invited to a.
his funeral services, which will
place from the First Methodist CT
Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
ment at Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31

Watch Nght-The New Years
watch night services at the First
Methodist church will begin at 10
O'clock.
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CITY ITEMS.

Watch Party-There will be a con
cert and watch party at M. S. Woods
hall tonight at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31

Petitions in Bankruptcy-Pet
in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by
H. D. Huffstutler of Blount county,
Asbury Williams and Sam Mullen of
Birmingham and r. B. Blackman OF
JOY.
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We ere fully prepared to
handle all orders for print
ing and binding and litho-
graphing, and will appreci-
ate same. Roberts & Son.
b. A. Thompson, Receiver.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31

All kinds of cuts. Age Herald En-
craving Department.
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End the old year r
Our wines and whiskie
the best and the price is
! to suit you. Gum Drr Z
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DR.. Y. z. HOLLOWAY.

Three-fourths OF
the persons who
come to me to get
cured of Syphilis,
Gonorrhoea, elect.
Structure. L o . {
Manhood and other
private diseases
have tried to get
well by using 9TH
err means. Why not
come as soon as
you md that you
are afflicted IL
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets.
S soz. s signature @M.A,-.--~ on every
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31

German Church--Eyangelica Luz
theran lions church, corner Avenue
B and Nineteenth street English
services will be conducted on Sylves-
tel. eve, beginning at 7:50. The public
is welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31

The boycott has been re-
moved on Cincinnati beers
and "Moerlein" is on sale
this week at all saloons.
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Can't Find Him.
Suspects Arrested.

louisville, December sO--In addition to
the three suspects arrested this after
noon nine other men are IN jail here On
suspicion. Among the names given are
Frank Hughes of Pittsburg, George Love,
Lima. Ohio; William Barrett. Ludlow.
KY; Frank Wester, Hinton, w. Va:
Thomas Hickman, Cairo, Ill; Jim Muir
ply, Mike Carter and George Hartman of
Allegheny, Pa.
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Grambs-Fred5 L. Grambs, the popu-
lar musical director and prominent
citizen, is candidate for the board of
aldermen from the Sixth ward. Mr..
Grambs has lived here for twenty
years and few men in Jefferson county
are better known.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-31

Day of obIlgation-In the Catholic
church January is the Feast of the
Circumcision and is a day of obliga-
tion; that is, all Catholics are required
to hear mass under the pain of mortal
sin. At st. Paul's the masses tomor-
row will be at $50 and o'clock.
Marriage Licenses-Marriage
licenses were issued yesterday to the
following persons: Thomas H. Hol-
lums and Mrs. Annie Anton, John
Rochester and Mrs. Lizzie Nichols,
Martin v Parvin and Mary Rochester,
B. j. Alley and Annie Coyle.
New-York tribune., 1902-08-29

sharp pull back and then a push Forward sfasPeu
the steering bar, the wheels of the machine
began 10 wbir around at considerable speed. There
was some noise but not much as would nave
been the case had the vehicle been started with
gasolene There smell; By moving ms ms
thumb on the little slide attached to the handle
he controlled the speed of the wheels to suit his
fancy Then the visitor asked to climb to the
seat and see how simple and easy it was to operate
the machine. With few instructions he found
that TO control the machinery something that
a small how might learn in few minutes, n all
went we'll
OLD GAS AS GOOD AS NEW
To demonstrate further the power OF the new gas.
the connection with the tank in the automobile
was severed and the pipe fastened TO a big tin
tank on the floor some distance from the machine
It was said that this tin tank had been charged
with gas several weeks ago Yet when the proper
connection made the rear wheels of the auto
mobile spun around merry before Noticing
an incredulous look the face of the visitor, the
inventor removed the Jacks and the machine was
nushed several feet nearer the door of the shop
The machine was lacked again, the inventor mount
ed the seat and again started the wheel spinning
rapidly
That was done" said he, to show You that
had no connection with any steam pipe or electric
wires under the flooring"
Then the inventor brought out little shaped
tube from the rear OF the shop and proceeded to
show how he could also the gas for ilunlinat ting
purposes. There gas burner at end OF
the tube and opening at the other. Putting the
open end into his mouth the blew into the
tube Then lighting a match he applied it TO the
burner and a pale greenish flame appeared. which
lasted until the had been exhausted 1t is said
heating purposes and that there Is no danger in
connection with its use.
W II. Russell and his son, George e Russell of
this city the latter electrical engineer gave the
demonstration yesterday. Il have been expert