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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
Acre Question Chief Topic.

Washington. October 22-United States Consul Kennedy, at Para, Brazil, re- ports to the state department under date of September 9 that the Acre question was the chief topic of conversation there. The federal government had issued an order closing the Acre territory and ali approaches to Bolivian territory to all goods and products unless tribute in the form of customs duties is paid to Brazil Large quantities of American goods des- tined for that country consequently were held up for payment of taxes. and all rubber coming down will be charged reg
 ular export duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

The Twentieth Century club will meet with Mrs. E. Blockwood Friday after noon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
5000, ,ooo Acres Withdrawn.

e,000,000 acres of land in northern Cali fornia were provisionally withdrawn from the public land area for the creation of forest reserves under orders issued today by Commissioner Hermann of the general land office. On these lands an immense rush recently has been made for timber land by spectators, and complaints have been numerous from men who settled un- der the mining laws. that others were To- eating miners claims under the forest lien land selections. claiming that the lands in which these mineral locations has been made were not mineral in char acter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
Urges Similar Course.

London October 22.-Impressed with the result of President Roosevelt's interven- tion in the coal strike in the United States, MT. Field, president of the Irish Cattle Traders and Stock Owners asso- citation, ir the house of commons today Trade, Gerald Balfour. to adopt similar course In the case of the old standing Penrhyn quarry dispute. Mir. Balrour. however. replied that the circumstances in the Penryhn dispute were quite dissim- liar to those in the Americans' strike, and said there was no prospect that ofi- cial intervention would tend to promote a settlement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
MuNcER.puMAs.

The marriage of Miss 1rma Dumas of Paris, Tenn, to MT. Collett Munger of Birmingham took place yesterday after noon at 1 o'clock at the First Methodist church in Paris, the ceremony being per- formed by the pastor of the church.
 Miss CIopton, sister of the bride. was maid of honor and Mir. Munger's best man was his brother, MT. Roblay c. Munger. There were four ushers. Mir. Munger and his bride have gone to Gin cinnati and will then go east, their we'd ding journey to extend into November. They will go to housekeeping upon their return to Birmingham and MT. and Mrs. Robert Munger, the parents of MT. Mum ger will entertain in honor of his charm ing bride, who is already well known and greatly admired in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
MITE SOCIETY.

The Mite society of the First Methodist church will discontinue the market on November and take up new line of work. A committee Is busy perfecting new plans and their report will be read at the meeing on next Monday.
 This society is having drawings and es- inmates made preparatory to the pur- chase of new set of pulpit furniture. The set will consist of eight pieces. In natural mahogany upholstered in leather and will be very handsome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
HART.wELLMAN.

The marriage of Miss Emma Wellman to MT. A. Sydney G. Hart took place yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the brides homc the ceremony. which was witnessed by the relatives, being per formed by Rabbi Morris Newfleld.
 Among the out-of-town guests were MT and Mrs. l.. Grammar, Miss Bertha ,rrauman, MT. John Hart. Miss Eva Hart. MT. Sydney Dreyfus, MT. Lester Wellman of Louisville, Ky and MT. Leo Hart of Oklahoma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
Train Runs Into Switch.

Cincinnati, October 22.-Shortly after 10 o'clock today No. il, local on the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton rail- road, from Lima to Cincinnati. ran into an open switch south of Elmwood and twelve persons were injured. though none were seriously hurt, except Miss Tessie Walter of Hamilton. who was internally injured The engine and baggage car were only slightly damaged. the smoke wrecked and the ladies coach slightl, damaged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
Carter Case Aqaln.

Chicago, October 22 Marion Irwin, special assistant attorney general of the United States, is in Chicago for the pur- pose of presenting evidence in the case through which the government is trying to recover certain money and bonds from the relatives of Capt. Oberlin M Carter. Judge Kohlsaat recently designated Will liam M. Booth as special master to take evidence In the case. Mir Erwin has been connected with all branches of the civil proceedings against Captain Carter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
Death of Mrs. Davidson.

Tuscaloosa, October 22. Y (special.) - A telegram has been received by Mrs. James Spence, announcing the sudden death of her sister, Mrs. J. w. Davidson at Selma. Mrs. Davidson has visited her sister here a number of times and during her stay made many friends who will re- gret to learn of her sudden death. Mrs. Spence left for Selma this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
BEN M. JACOBS & BRO.
 2OIl FIRST AVE. BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA
USE AMERICAN RIFLES.
British official Says Americans and
 Germans Arm the Natives.

London, October 22.-An official con nected with the Red Sea ports in an in- terview published in the Star today says:
 ..The Mu1iah and other Turbulent chiefs have been libera1ly supplied with rifles by Americans and Germans, in spite of the British gunboats. The rifles supplied by the Americans were concealed in cot ton goods. This explains the frequent references in consular reports to the fondness of the Somalis for American calicoes and shirtings. It is not calico the Somali wants but the rifles inside the calico'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

Major Frank Y. Anderson is in Mem phis.
 MT F. G. Kinney is in Lettle Rock.
 
 MT. and Mrs. J. K Dimmick and Miss Hazel Dimmick of Philadelphia will spend November with Mir. and Mrs. Frederick Dimmick.
 Mir. and Mrs William F. Aldrich and Mrs. Lillian Aldrich Pratt will arrive to- morrow from Rajah Lodge and will be at the -llman.
 Major and Mrs. Joseph Hardie are stay ing with Mrs. Peebles, 14O3 Twenty-first street.
 The Twentieth Century club will meet with Mrs. E. Blockwood Friday after noon at 3 o'clock.
 There will be meeting of the Wom- ans club in Miss Romleys studio Sat- urday at o'clock.
 The women of the First Methodist  during the fair.
 MT. and Mrs Charles Henry Nabb issued invitations yesterday for the mar riage of their daughter, Ferry, to Mr. Hubert A. Drennen on the evening of Wednesday, November 5. at ' o'clock, at the First Baptist church. The ceremony will be followed by brilliant reception at the Hillman.
 The Woman's Band of the Third Pres byterian church will serve refreshments on the fair grounds all during the fair. Hot coffee. oysters. sandwiches, cakes, etc., will be sold at reasonable prices. The proceeds go to the building fund of their uncompleted church. Their tent is near the woman's building
 Miss Jeannette Goldbery of Texas, the guest of Mrs. J. Sandman, on Seven- teenth street, will address the councils, both senior and junior of Jewish Wom- en in the vestry rooms of Temple Eman- uel on Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
Natural Gas Story.

worthington. Pa. October p. The greatest gas well ever struck in Arm strong county, if not in Pennsylvania, IS now sending into the air more than 2o- 100000 cubic feet of gas every twenty-rour hours and Is defying all efforts to bring 1t under control. The eleven days that have elapsed since the sand was struck more than 900 cubic feet Of gas, IL is believed, have been wasted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
EXCURSION TICKETS
To Birmingham, Ala, Via Central O
 Georgia Railway.

Account Alabama state fair. October 20 to November l, 1902. Tickets will be sold from all ticket stations in Alabama on october 20 to November 1, inclusive, final limit November B. 1902 Individuals, one fare round trip; military and brass bands, twenty or more on one ticket, in uniform, one cent per mile each direc- tion Take the whole family and let them mingle with the good natured crowd: everybody is going to be there
 For full particulars ask nearest ticket agent. 10-19-St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
Work On Shamrock Progressing.

London October 22.-Preliminary work on the Shamrock III is progressing. Like her predecessor she will be close up to ninety feet, the water line limit, but she will be much shorter over all. The new challenger will also be less in all other taxed measurements and under the rules would receive a time allowance from the Columbia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

Careful buyers make a sort of an x-rav examination of shoes. They observe the lining and the sewing and the eyeletine and fineness of the leather. etc.
 They buy only such shoes as will afford comfort and retain their dressy appear ance for many weeks.
 Our shoes appeal to careful buyers. We especially invite your attention to our medium-price line of Ladies' Shoes any style toe or heel, extension or light sole. tips or plain.
 Our October selling price $1.50, worth s2 0O Our October selling price s1.75. worth s225. Our October selling price $2.00. worth S250 Our October selling price $2.50, worth $30o Our October selling price s3.00. worth ss5o. Ask for any style of shoe-rn furnish it. My leather finding, making and repair department best in city.
 Goods delivered to any part of the city.
 D. B. ULSTER, Phone 1727. 217 North Nineteenth St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

cause there is a strilling resemblance be- tween them.
 have been trying to think of a word that would describe Little Elsie, but she Is so many little girls in minute that I have searched in vain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
Preparing for Trouble.

Simla, Indian, October 22.-The military authorities now anticipate that whole brigades of troops will be required to cope with the Somaliland difficulty. The regiments are preparing for eventualities. Four Maxim guns will accompany the troops sailing tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

 saoo oasb-sO acres. Broom cottage, good well some fruit trees 30 acres cleared, 50 acres in original timber, sh miles south of city. A mile of Cahaba river rural delivery in A mile or mouse. s1250-I,ot 50x100. 4-room cottage renting for So: terms easy; near the new car barns, on 4th ave .-, s75o-4-room cottage; lot 5ox15o feet; 25c feet of West Highland station on Ins- ley car line.
 4sxlOO-North 16th street, between 11th avenue and O'Brien avenue; $7oo; terms s2OO cash balance $12.50 per month.
 FOR RENT. SIS North 18th street; rooms; bath, gas. etc.
 Two nice offices, Graves building, 3d avenue, cheap to right parties. Rooms all connected. inside blinds in nice fix s15-5-room cottage and 71h acres of land at fair grounds.
 L. G. PETTYJOHN. Phone l65 1s26M Third Avenue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
Administrators Sale of Valuable NO1hsIda Property.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

WANTED--Young unmarried men to travel on small salary in northern Ala bama. Call on D. E. Morgan, 242S 9th avenue Thursdays and Fridays of each week; good reference required 19-23-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

WANTED-To buy. good iron properties in operation or for development; thor ough investigation will be required. Ig
 natius PollalS 112 N. Fist st. (Rear of- fees, ground foor) 10-14-7t-eod
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE. s1250-Lot 4Ox200, corner 9th alley and 17th st: improved S750-seven-room 2-story house. 18th st.. between 9th and 7th ayes. s2750-Choice 9th ave. lot. near 2sd st. 0-Seven-room house Humbolt ave. between Fist and 22d sts. $1250-Lot 50x190, ave. c, between 18th and 26th sts. s10Oo-Woodlawn, broom cottage, Speaker station; s20O cash, balance monthly S1150-Cottage Fowler station, Woodlawn; small cash payment, balance monthly.
 FOR RENT. s2O. .00-Five rooms. 517 2sd st. sSS. ss-New house, Beeler station, South Highlands. 00-Eight-room modern residence. Col lege Hill $50 5O.Oo-Eight-room residence. 1OO7 s. Fist.
 R. MCCONNELL & CO., Both Phones 46. 22O 2st Street.
 FOR SALE. $16500-A magnificent Highland avenue home. Perfect condition and must be seen to be appreciated S15,000-A splendid brick veneered resi- dence, South Highlands. on 2oth street. Every modern convenience. This place must be seen to be apr, eciated. SS000--A flrst-class residence on lot 50x19O feet, on 9th avenue, north. This is a rare bargain to anyone wanting homs on the northside. sl5 5O0-An elegant residence on corner lot, 100x120. northside; location very de- sirable. s4O0c-~vacant lot. 95x24o feet. 11th avenue. south: fronts south; an extra fine lot. Call and let us show you these unus- ually nice pieces of property
 T. H. MOTION 6 co.
 FOR SALE $s1Oo-S-room house; lot 6Sx19O feet; 7th av- enue, north; cheap. $2250-50x14O feet; 3rd avenue; near in; im- proved. ss5OO-5Ox1OO feet; South goth street; fine business lot. $S50- full-size lots on Avenues c and D. $20G0-6=room house; 18th street. near Sth avenue; house in good repair; easy terms.
 FOR RENT. 7-room house; 512 Avenue c; $2O. broom house; bath, etc.; 526 South 26th street: $20. 4-room house; 2216 Avenue G; SIP.
 SMITH & STlLLMAN,
 2O041k First Avenue.
 FOR SALE. s3525-Beautiful lot; 12th avenue, south. SS0OO-s-room house; Il street. south. $15c0-2 lots; Princeton. s475O-s-room-house. fine lot: 10th avenue north. Magnificent truck farm. improved.
 RENT. S25-Six rooms; Morley avenue. North. $22-6 rooms; S14 South 16th street. S5-5 rooms; North 18th avenue. $17.50-5 rooms; south 14th avenue. S20-5 rooms; South 14th avenue. $40-New, g rooms; 12th street, south.
 We have other valuable resi-.
 dence and business pr operties for
 sale.
 C. L. STICkNEY 6 co,
 2005 1st Ave. Phones. 6O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
PERSONAL,


 LADIES, Chichester's English Penny royal Pills are the best safe. reliable; take no other; send 4c stamps for par ticulars; Relief for Ladies' in letter by return mail; ask your druggist. Chiches. ter Chemical Co.,, Philadelphia. Pa 7-I-156t-su- -tu-th at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

s5OOO-1O-room home; 11th avenue, South Highlands; now rented for $45 month. Jones Realty Co.,. 116 North Fist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
FOR RENT.

STORE FOR RENT-Nice large, new store for rent; 1918 4th avenue. opposite new city hall; also furnished rooms In same building. Snow & Rainbow, 11s North 20th street. 9-2S-tf $2Oo0-6-room home; lot 60x24C; lawn: rock wall; fruit; "a pick up." Jones Realty Co.,, 116 North Fist street. FOR RENT-Very desirable Groom 2 story residence. All modern convent ences; large garden. 715 South S0th st.. best neighborhood in city. Apply to E. J. McCrossin 511 Woodward building. D-17-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

WANTED-Men to learn barber trade: best proposition ever offered; more ex- perience in one month than shops in one year. Tools presented, wages Sat urdays; board included. Write for cata- logue today Moler Barber College, New Orleans, La. 10-21-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
LOST
MISCELLANEOUS.

GET YOUR rubber stamps made by Ideal Mfg. Co.,, POP McGowan Bldg. Peo- ples phone 61. 10-23-15t CREDIT to reliable parties. Diamonds and watches, jewelry, silverware and clocks, on small weekly or monthly payments lowest prices best quality; goods guaranteed; will call If desired. J. Lowinsohn, 1921 2d ave. 11-24-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
BOARD WANTED.

WANTED-By young couple from Mary land, board in private family of refine ment; write or call 2007 Second avenue. WANTED-By young gentleman, room, breakfast and supper with private fam fly on South Highlands; steam or fur mace heat. Address P. E. C., care Chali- foux & Co.,, city. 10-19-su-tu-th- $30OO-One of the best regulated fruit and truck farms in Jefferson county; four and one-half miles out good well, spring; improved with 20 acres under fence Jones Realty Co.,, 116 North Fist street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
WE DO IT RIGHT
 EMPIRE LAUNDRY.
To Obtain Military Help.
1O-19-1ot

Rome. October 22.-Negotiations are proceeding with the object of obtaining Abyssinian military cooperation in So- maitland similar to that of 1900 when Ras Makonnen invaded and devastated Ogahden. The suggestion is that the Abyssinians should hem in the Mad Null lahs forces from the southward and the British attack them from the north.
 Dizziness, spells of blindness, headache and sour stomach are caused by torpid liver and constipated bowels. Prickly Ash Bitters removes the cause of the trouble and puts the system in perfect order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
NOTES AND PERSONAL.

Mr. Edward Wilkerson Is in Memphis.
  Major Frank Y. Anderson is in Mem phis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
sTRAYEn-
FOR BALE

 $3500-Renting $40 month; storehouse and Broom residence; frst-class repair; 18th street. Jones Realty Co, 11e North 21st street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

$250O-Bringing sS2 month rent; close in. Fist street; this pays 151s per cent. Jones Realty Co. 116 North Fist street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

MRS. J. ABRAHAM can accommodate a few boarders; first-class board served; references required. Apply 16SO Srd ave nue. 10-1S-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
eoARpERs WANTED.

MRS. J. ABRAHAM can accommodate a few boarders; first-class board served; references required. Apply 1880 Srd ave- nue. 10-19-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

wANTED-Married couple without Gil
 dren, to room and board in private fam fly on 9th avenue, north; references ex- changed. Address Modern Convenlences, care Age-Herald. 10-14-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

WANTED = Customers for snow cases and iron safes: all prices Alabama
 Grocery Co. 1-J-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

Mir. and Mrs William F. Aldrich and Mrs. Lillian Aldrich Pratt will arrive to- morrow from Rajah Lodge and will be at the -llman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
HELP wANTED-FEMALS.
HELP WANTEp-MALE.

GIRLS WANTED for bindery work. Cit. Paper Go. 10-23-2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
ROOMS FOR RENT.

$45oo-Rents s720 year; this pays i6 per cent; new houses; Northside. Jones Realty Co.,, 116 North 21st street. FOR RENT-Three nice adjoining front rooms. Call at No. 400 4th avenue and 18th street, Birmingham Cash Grocery and Produce. Peoples phone 6s7. 10-3-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
Your StenOgrapher

would endorse your business tact in securing a real good typewriter desk for her comfort. A full line of all kinds and sizes just opened. Can de- liver immediately. Revolving chairs and stools of new styles and finish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

Major and Mrs. Joseph Hardie are stay ing with Mrs. Peebles, 14oo Twenty-first street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

Miss Jeannette Goldbery of Texas, the guest of Mrs. J. Bandman on Seven- teenth street, will address the councils, both senior and junior, of Jewish Wom- en in the vestry rooms of Temple Eman- uel on Thursday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

MT. and Mrs J. K. Dimmick and Miss Hazel Dimmick of Philadelphia will spend November with MT. and Mrs. Frederick Dimmick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

MT. F. G. Kinney Is in Lettie Rock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

$10O0-Wood broom cottage, Speaker
 station; $200 cash, balance monthly. s1150-Cottage. Fowler station, Woodlawn;
 small cash payment, balance monthly.
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