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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
HAS NO NEWS.
Nothing Has Been Heard From Will
 Massey.

Will Massey, wanted on a charge of the murder of c. H. Hope on Avenue H and Twenty-second street Monday after noon, has not been captured though the officers continue to search for him.
 No reports of the young man have been received since he left his home late Mon day afternoon after the killing of Hope That afternoon he kissed his sisters, and waving his hand, left for the woods, according to the statement of his father, who is now in the county jail on a charge of being implicated in the kill- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
New Railroad Order.

Houston, Tex, December 1Z-Effective January 4, all Southern Pacific trains will enter and leave Union depot, Howard avenue and South Rampant street, New Orleans, jointly with the Illinois Cen tral. The Southern Pacific trains will be carried entirely across the Mississip- pi river at the Avondale transfer, eleven miles above the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
SPECIAL EXCURSION RATES
To "Winter Homes In Summer Lands
 Via Southern Railway.

The Southern railway announces very low round-trip winter tourist rates to principal resorts in Georgia, Florida, Nassau and Cuba. Tickets on sale daily, with final limit May S1. 1903. Through Pullman sleeping car to Jacksonville without change.
 For particulars, sleeping car reserva- tions, also copy of beautiful little book let entitled 'Winter Homes in a Summer Land," apply passenger office, Morris Hotel Building. J. c. LUSK,
 12-17tf District Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
Two Volcanoes Active.

Washington. December 1.-The state department has received from United States Consul Heimrod, at Apia, Samoa, a report that on November 2 last two supposedly extinct craters in the volcano of Manga, Apia, on the island of Savaii, broke into violent eruptions. Heavy earthquake shocks preceded the volcano outbreak. No lives were lost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
Mrs. wlnsIow's Soothing Syrup.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's s Soothing Syrup,r 9and take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN AWHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHS the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC, and is twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
Cutting Office Expenses.

Topeka, Kas., December 1.-The diffl- culty which Western railroads are finding in keeping enough mechanical help is causing some of the roads to reduce the salaries of office employees. The high wages paid to mechanical help makes it necessary. the companies say, to retrench In expenses, and the roads are doing this among their office forces.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HoLI-
 DAY RATES.

Account of the above. tickets will be sold to the general public, teachers and students from all agency stations of the Mobile and Ohio railroad at rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip. Ap- ply to agents for rates, date of sale, limits, etc. 12-16-tu-th-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
uoIiaax Excurslon Rates Eor Students

These rates will be in effect December 1s to 22. inclusive, at one and one-third fare for the round trip. good to return January 8.
 This rate applies to teachers and stu dents of colleges and seminaries and uni versailles, upon presentation of cirtificate signed by the superintendents, principle or president of such institutions.
 l.. and N RAILROAD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
Blockade of La Gualra.

Caracas. December 17.-The blockade of La Guaira, notification of which in the names of Great Britain and Germany, was communicated to the Venezuelan govern ment December 13, went into effect today. The order applies to Venezuelan vessels only.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
Boston Ladies Symphony Orchestra.

The Boston Ladies' Symphony orches- theatre tonight The comapny comes with the reputation of being thoroughly accomplished artists and 1t is said that wherever they have appeared that they have met with pronounced success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18

The kidneys ache when they are over worked and the trouble gets serious un- less promptly removed. Prickly Ash Bit ters is a reliable kidney tonic and bowel regulator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18

Notice is hereby given that on Decem- her the 2Oth, 1902, The Birmingham Hos iery Mills, including all machinery buildings and real estate, will be sold t public outcry to the highest bidder. Sale to take place in front of the Jefferson County courthouse at noon.
 J. A. YATES & c. EXUM, 12-11-10t Assignees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18

Wanted-Solicitor for city; must be of good address, ed ucation and appearance. Ad- dress Box 245, city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
Notice to the Public.

and Powderly line, marked Twenty-first street and Cleveland, do not run to the terminus of the line. but turn back as the signs indicate at Twenty-first street and at Cleveland. Only the cars marked Twelfth avenue and Powderly run to the terminus. Cars every ten minutes from 5:4O a. m. to 7:SO a. m. and from 4:40 D. m. to 6:30 p. m.
 BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY, LIGHT
 AND POWER COMPANY. 12-16-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
Alabama Brewing Go.
 ssBohemian Beer. "

Ls on and Joe will help wait on the Christmas crowds at Stones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18

The Age-HeraId will give to all new subscribers on rural routes, a rural mall box, free of charge, with a years subscription.
 For particulars, address The Age. Herald or see carrier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
ADJUSTMENTS
THE JEFFERSON.

Thursday Night-Boston Ladies' Symphony Orchestra.
 Friday Matinee and Night-Rose Coghlan, in "The Second Mrs. Tanque. ray"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
AT THE BIJOU.

The Bijou Musical Comedy company in "A Stranger In a Strange Land." Matinees Thursday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
COUNCIL TALKS
 ABOUT LICENSES

tcontinued from Fifth Pase.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-18
Electric Wlrlnu.

teenth to Twenty-First street; on Fourth avenue, from Eighteenth to Twenty first street.
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
4 Ruling on Negligence.

A badly spelled and uBGrammatcal let
ter ordering phosphorus of a druggist
does not imply such unfamiliarity with
the drug as to render the druggist want
ing in ordinary care in sending it without
specific warning, holds the Supreme
Court of Iowa in the case of Gibson VS..
Torbert tsS y. W. Rep, 4i3l. This was
an action to recover damages by a person
injured by the explosion of phosphorus
sent to him by druggist. The action
is not based on a violation by the drug
gist of any statutory duty. 1t is com
mon-la action alleging negligence In
selling and delivering to a customer in
the usual course Of trade OF the identical
thing ordered. properly labeled but
without informing such customer OF the
dangerous properties OF the substance
so ordered and delivered. The court said
that an exhaustive research by counsel on
both sides of the case failed to hnd In the
text books or in the reports a case pre-
senting the facts exactly parallel to
those OF the present case. The true
rule" held the court, "deducible from
reason and from the authorities, Is that
when a person who has reached the age OF
discretion and who is apparently in the
possession of his mental facilities, applies
10 a druggist for a certain drug. he repre-
sents 10 the dealer. by implication at
least that he knows its properties ana
uses. and that he is fit person TO
whom sale thereof may be made.
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
MR.. SHAW WELCOME.

a
lie NJ Shaw will take the
Lyman Gage
Mr. Shaw of the
Roosevelt Cabinet The
him have excited
Capital
These indicate originality,
lie and
that he
istics make
important portfolio that makes him the national
Mr. penchant Iewhich will
less TO
New
England the
individual
dbaion craftsmanship.
Washington will welcome Mr.
q from
is
than he will know do with.
to the
and
whc snotse to be relish by the NanE
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be TO
disturbing interrogaion
an ef
ect upon ON pugnacious friends in Venezuela
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
PROMOTING THE GREATNESS
OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Efforts of the Washington Association Of Business and Profess
sional Men.

SiOnal Men.

While the Business Mems Association may he said
to subserve distinct purpose in the community-the
protection and advancement of the ctys interest from
the standpoint of the business man-it is in harmony
and accord with the promotion of all that viii conduce
to the development and Identification of Washington
along lines purely artistic and upon scale commen-
surlte with the grandeur of the chief city cf the
worlds greatest Republic
Our association knows cqucs factions, and
ii believes that harmony aud concert of action in the
various citizens associations will promote better the
results generally desired by all true lovers of Wash
than will be brought about by dozen different
bodies appealing for the same thing in different
Our paramount interest is Washington-and aim
is the city frst-the individual afterward.
believe that Congress to do fairly by the
District of Columbia and believe that the intelligent
and efforts of citizens should be used
guidance for their efforts in the desired direction
The value of citizens organza in the District of
Columbia is beyond estimate, and the hearty and
genuine cooperation of local press has been
withheld where the public welfare has been at stake.
The Times, with commendable zeal for and loyal
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
THE PERSONAL TAX BILL.

The District Commissioners have reported aorab the personal
bill In their they
that the
ing that know, alternative meeting the
They acknowledge of reliable
showing
O see al o
There will with the optimism of the Comm
when they
o a pn a
Q has banpGm under the nu a bee frame
O d q 4
in o no
Wherever the difficulty
has its To efecte-hat is
the
law be vigorously
Half containing opoe the sensibties
of the classes affected practically nuifed by their ha which
inconsistent
its
the o
Musono Italian brigand this
believing he will will
high station Mussono
penientaes already oyercrowded.
il
toeraby rigid
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
COL. A. M. HUGHES-The Tennes-
see Republicans Apt illustration
of His Method of Waiting.


of His Method of Waiting.
Col. A. NJ. Hughes, of Tennessee, is a
Republican leader in Middle Tennessee
He has been a delegate to several national
conventions, a veteran of the Spanish
American war, and in his youthful days
was member of the famous Forrest Cav
airy in the Confederate service. In addi-
tion to these honors. Colonel Hughes was
internal revenue collector for Middle Ten
nessee, and when Col Dave Num- was
recently deposed, owing tc alleged viola
tions of the civil service rules, Colonel
Hughes was a quiet candidate for the
place. But Colonel Brownlow, the Re-
publican leader of Tennessee, had John
A. Mccall, the defeated candidate for Gov
erno-, appointed. Hughes was not to be
forgotten however, and he received
quiet tip that there was a good State office
awaiting him, but it would be several
weeks before it would materialize.
Senator Deboe, of Kentucky. dropped
into the lobby of the Ebbitt House and
mildly inquired of colonel Hughes how
things were with him.
Il am like an old man down in my
town." said Colonel Hughes. He came
home one evening feeling more than
merry, and when his better half asked
him why he didn't retire, he said he
wanted to get some milk in the cupboard
why don't you get it, she asked.
1 am waiting for the blamed old cup
board to come around again. was the re-
ply.
That's the matter with me-" said Col
onel Hughes. Il am waiting for the
blamed old cupboard to come my way
once more.
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
Measuamg a Minisfes.

There is a new sort OF diplomatic
problem before the State Department.
1t is said that the United States Min
lister to Korea is too big for his place.
This is, from one point OF view, not
an insuperable diffculty-a diplomat
has before been known to be too big
| for his place, metaphorically speak
ing, and, in fact, it is to be hoped
that American representatives al
ways will be at least large enough for
their duties. But in this case the
| largeness is literal, not figurative.
The United States Minister, Mr.. Allen,
stands some six feet in his shoes, and
the legation buildings were not built
for a man like that to live in and
wear top hat The Koreans are
small people in stature, and the city
of Seoul is constructed accordingly.
In one of Frank r. Stockton's fairy
tales of real life there was a case
of fiat dweller who had to select
his servant small enough to go into
the servants room, which had evil
IDENTIFY been built for a short woman.
1t is also said that 4 good many other
fiat dwellers in this congested civili-
zation of ours are finding it con-
venient to have maids and men who
are small in stature. because other
wise the domestics dwarf the dwell
ings and there seems to be no room
for the furniture and people. But the
idea of selecting United States Min
lister with view to the question
whether he will go into the quarters
provided for him is certainly new in
history.
It is plainly necessary for the Min
lister to wear. on some occasions.
top hat; and it is not fitting that he
should have to take it of and duck
his head when going into his own
door 1t is obviously impracticable to
cut the Minister off to fit the door
and the question remains whether the
door can be cut to fit the Minister or
whether he will have TO be exchanged
for somebody smaller.
The Washington times., 1902-02-01

ty the ctys best interests and to its future grand
Development deserves the support and good will of all
Washingtonians
With the plans of the Parking Commission reality,
with beautiful city symmetrically improved upon
the scale of generosity demanded by countrys
capital will feel a satisfaction that assOcia
ton it has been high privilege to contribute our
help, sympathy, and our constant encouragement
the forces that have combined to bring about the
longedfor results. Hand-in-hand with endeavors
will go, will GO with the march of improvement, the
Jealous regard and for the business interests of
members upon ii basis of unseltishness such as is
in accord with the dignity of organization number
ing hundred of our representative business
and professional men.
At this time, when aiming to improve and
beauty Washington, association is engaged in the
preparation necessary for the forthcoming encamp-
ment of the Grand Army of the Republic.
While seeking to improve, let us not forget the
men who saved and made possible city and let
association it unquestionaby merits in
audabe enterprise, the support of all good citizens
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
Legal Decisions of Interest TO Lawyers and Layren
Dnmnges for Assnult.

In an action to recover damages for an
assault, the fact that the injured party
challenged the other to fight, used insult
ing language, and by words and actions
invited the fight, is held by the Supreme
Court of Iowa, in the case of Lund VS..
Tyler (SS n. W. Rep, 333), to be no de-
fence. The weight of authority" said
the court. IS that where a combat in
wolves breach of the peace, the mutual
consent OF the parties thereto is to be
regarded as unlawful. and aSnOt depriv
ing the injured party from recovering
damages for injuries received from the
unlawful acts of the other.
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
Twentieth Wedding Surprise.

The many friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. $.
Guggenheimer gave them a surprise party
on Thursday evening, the occasion being
their twentieth wedding anniversary. Tn
like most surprise parties, this one was
completely unexpected by the host and
hostess. The party met elsewhere and
proceeded in = body 10 the residence Of
Mr. and Mrs Guggenheiner, 303} N Street
northwest. Mrs. Gugsenheimer was alb
sent at the time. and on her return found
the house in full possession Of her friends
The happy couple we're the recipients OF
many beautiful ana valuable gifts.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs
Samuel Einstein Mr.. and Mrs. 5. H. King
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
As Sometimes Happens.

81 warn you" exclaimed the irascible
man. "it will be dangerous for you to
NEEDLE with me-"
But the other man meddled, just the
same. and when the speaker had been
taken to the hospital one OF the bystand-
ers remarked.
His warning didn't come true. did ii?
oh yes. said the victor quietly, turn
ing down his cuffs. Il reckon he must
have meant that it would be dangerous
for him If ! meddled with him. II sure
was
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
Lady PnuncefOte's Dinner.

The British Ambassador and Lady
Pauncefote entertained at dinner last
night. Miss Alice Roosevelt, Miss Root,
Miss MacVeagh, Miss Ashton, Miss Sar-
gent. of Boston, who is guest at the
Embassy; Miss Pruyn, who is MISS
Roosevelts guest: Miss Hopkins, MISS
Johnson. Captain Gilmore, Count Mont
gelas, Mr.. Lardy. Mr. de Bildt, Mr.. Win
throp, Mr.. Van Ness Phillips, Mr.. Riyes,
Mr. Zelanoy, Mr.. Hermite. Count Won
Arnim. Mr.. Wyndham and Mr.. Norman.
After dinner the young people attended
the cotillion at Blaine House.
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
Ruling ON Conspiracy.

a conspiracy TO depress the value oil
tho capital stock of a corporation dealt
In on the stock exchange is held by the
Supreme Court OF New York. Appellate
division. in the case of People vs.. Cos
lin t73 y. Y. Supp, 800, TO be con
spiracy TO injure trade or commerce under
a statute Furnishing any conspiracy to
commit an act injurious TO trade OF com
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
Power of an officer.

An officer. the same as a private in
diyidual, may only arrest without war
rant where the person arrested commit
ted the criminal offence, whether fell
ony or a misdemeanor. in his view, holds
the Supreme Court, special term, New
York. in the case of People VS.. -Hochstim
C73 y Y Supp. 626l; except that if a
felony has in fact been committed not in
his view. an officer may arrest any per
son he has reasonable cause for believ-
ing to be the person who committed it.
The Washington times., 1902-02-01

Here" exclaimed the farmer. what
you been doin' in my barn? Get OUT"
"Pshaw, brother" said the philosophi-
cal tramp as he prepared to make his
lsisurely exit what's the use of gittin'
into such stew? We amt done nothin'
but sleep on your hay. and sleepin in
barn don't make a man hoss. Dyou
think we ct il, sane's you do?"
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
Liability of a Dog Owner.

The owner of a gentle dog, which has
always been of kind temper and has
never attempted TO bite any one, and has
never given occasion to suspect that he
would bite. is held by the Supreme Court
of Louisiana, in the case of MARTINEZ VS.
Bernhard $50 So. Rep. 5000 not to be
liable in damages by the mere fact that
the animal has bitten some one. Unless
there,is Some fault, light as It may be-
liability does not arise
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
Defendant as Fugitive.

Whether a defendant is a fugitive from
justice. and therefore subject 10 extradi-
tion authorized by act of Congress- Is
held by the Supreme Court of New Jersey
in the case of Hatynga vs. Cosgrove 100
Atl Rep, 6T9) to be a question for the
determination of the executive authority
OF the State where the demand is made
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
4 Duhious Hint.

81 wonGer," mused the young doctor,
whether that girl really meant anything
by her advice to me about my costume
for the fancy ball?"
What did she say?"
"She said she thought the most appro-
pirate thing for me to wear would be
duck. and considering the way / would
have TO talk in order 10 be the character
st does seem as If it would be almost
suggestive"
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
worJjnr OF an Indictment.

Under the statute of Maryland provd-
ing that any person who sells oleomar
parine to a person who asks for butter
shall be guilty of a fraud, the Court of
Appeals of Maryland in the case of Fox
VS.. State go All. Rep, 7c0), hold that
an indictment charging such offence need
not allege that the oleomargarine was
'fraudulentIy' sold.
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
An Elevator Decision.

Where an elevator which a man was
engaged in repairing was suddenly start
cd, frightening the man and causing him
to iumn and receive injuries which he
wouId not have received if he had
remained in the elevator the Court Of
AppeaIs of Kentucky, In the case of Ford
vs. Robinson Pettett Company (6s s. W.
Rep. 1881, holds that a verdict for the
defendant will not be set aside.
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
Selling Meat on sunday.

4 statute prohibiting the sale of un-
cooked meat on Sunday is held by Judge
Giegerich. of the New York Supreme
Court. special term, in the case of People
VS. Hagan t73 y. Y. Supp, sob. to be
constitutional. and he further holds that
il cannot be presumed that the sale of
such meat before 10 o'clock in the morn
ing is a work of actual present necessity.
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
interference with u Voter.

An officer attempting TO arrest regis
tered person while voting or offering him
self to vote. in order 10 prevent him from
voting commits an assault and battery
holds the New York Supreme Court, spe-
cial term, in the case Of People VS.. Hook
stein (79 y. Y. Supp, 626).
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
ALONG THE SKIRMISH LINE
A PcrNcrsc Intcrpretntion.

I'VE should always said the mission
teacher, do all the good in our power. -
Il do. lady" replied the tramp meekly.
81 don't pay attention to nothing else
"And that's no lie" he explained to his
companion after they were at safe dis
tance. " COS its so. Wasn't she good,
and dent ! do her?'
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
Action without Cause.

Even though there has been no re
straint of the person or seizure OF his
property In prosecution in a civil ac-
lion. maliciously and without probable
cause the Supreme Court Of Nebraska,
in the case of Mccormick Harvester Ma
chine Company VS. Wellan tSS y. w. Rep,
so holds that damages are reco cradle.
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
Mrs. StiIson Hutcihins' Tea.

yesterday afternoon. The occasion
brought together distinguished party of
diplomatic and official society. The
hostess welcomed her guests gowned in
white lace. .r.
The Hon. Maud Pauncefote and
Mrs. Crackanthorpe, wife of the second
secretary OF the British Embassy, presid-
ed al the table.
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
The Use Of Them.

Some mems ancestors seem only of use
when they are hung in the family pic
ture gallery. and some would have been
a good deal more use if they had been
hung without that formality.
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
she Modern:zins of Mexico City.

The street railways of the City of Mex
leo run what may be styled express trains
out into the suburbs Of the capital" said
Mr. Nj o. Henley, OF New Orleans, at the
Shoreham. These make very fast time,
and have few stopping places. 1t is only a
the mule as a motive power in the chief
city of that country. and the change is
one of the signs of the modernization
OF Mexico.
The patrons of the cars down there can
ride first or second class. The fare is
based somewhat on distance. and first
class passengers pay maximum of IL
cents. which would be about cents il
American money"
The Washington times., 1902-02-01
Ruling on Excessive Damages.

In an action TO recover damages for the
death OF street sweeper, killed in a
street railway accident, the Supreme
Court of New York, Appellate division, in
the case of O'Connor VS.. Union Hallway
Company (73 y. Y. Supp, s0Gl, held that
a verdict OF SS72l was excessive, and
should be reduced to s. 50C0.