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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
English Coal for United States.

London, December 29.-It was said on
good authority in Liverpool today that
contracts had been made for 100000 tons
of coal for shipment from English, Scotch
and Welsh ports to easternl portions of
the United States The purchase Of coal
and the engagement of ships, lit was add
ed, have been going on for al fortnight,
and are expected to continue for weeks.
Several steamers have already Peen char
tered. The same authority say$ the coal
purchases are the result of am "unex-
pected hitch in the coal strike arbitration
in America"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Mrs. wlnslow,s soothlnn sur,,.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold
by druggists in every part of the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind.
Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS Of MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with
PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHS the
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
all PAIN, CURES WIND collie, and Is
twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
THEATRE IN ATLANTA BURNS.
Vaudeville Company Was Rehearsing
When r.larm Sounded-$3o,oo Loss.

Atlanta, Ca, December 29.-The Star
theatre building on Decatur street was
almost completely destroyed by fire to-
day. A vaudeville company was giving
rehearsal in the theatre when startled by
cries of fire, the members of the com
pany made a hasty retreat from the
burning building in their stage costumes
All of the theatrical company and others
who were in the building escaped with
out injury.
The burned building originally cost
about $50 900. There was no insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Italian Minister to Act.

Rome, December 29.-The Italian min
lister at The Hague. and 7. Chevalier
Tugeni, has been ordered personally to
supervise the procedure in the matter
of the settlement of the Italian claims
against Venezuela before the interna-
tional peace court at The Hague The
documents in the case will be forwarded
to him by courier.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES.
Via Central of Georgia Railway.

via OCHbi a. VI wv S'~ hs'iWaJ'
Rate, fare and third round trip; mini
mum rates. whole tickets so cents, half
tickets rs cents. Tickets on sale to the
general public December 49, "a. 25 80 and
81, 1902. and January l, 1908; final limit.
January 3, 1908. Tickets will be sold to
teachers and students on presentation
and surrender of certificates December
1922. inclusive; final limit January s.
1908. Additional information cheerfully
furnished upon application.
SOLON JACOBS. Commercial Agent
JACK w. JOHNSON. Union Ticket Agt
-tu-fri-su-to-1-1
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
400 Delegates on One Train.

Kansas City, December 29.-Four hun
bred delegates to the Live Stock con
vention which will meet in Kansas city
beginning on January 10. and their wivels.
will, it is expected. compose an excuA-
sion to New Orleans which will leav@
this city in a special train over thel
Frisco system on January II. One day.
Sunday. will be spent in Memphis. From
there the trip south will be over the
Illinois Central railway.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Running Down The Bandits.

Manila, December Ex-Governor Tafts
energetic expeditions looking to the sup
preston of Ladronism have produced un-
usual activity in this direction. Numer-
Gus municipal presidentes in the prov
incos of cavite and Risal are assisting the
native constabularly in running down the
bandits
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
EIocu ..onlsts Meet in Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ca, December pa three
days convention of the Southern asso-
citation of Elocutionists began Here to-
day. being called to order by Mks. Will
liam Colvin Chiffon of Oxfordl Miss,
president of the association. An address
of welcome was delivered tonight biz John
Temple Graves. Papers upon elocAltion-
airy subjects were read by L. P. Hills
and Miss Hortense Luffsku of Tenndssee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
VERY LOW RATES
Via Southern Railway Account Christ
mas Holidays.

Account Christmas holidays. Southern
railway will sell round trip tickets to
all points east of Mississippi and south
of Ohio and Patomac rivers. at rate ono
and one-third fare. Tickets on sale De-
cember %. "a. 25 30. 81 and January l.
with final limit January 8. 1908. For par
ticulars and sleeping car reservation ap-
ply Passenger Office. Morris Hotel Build
ing. j. C. Luslz. District Passenger Agent
12-6-to-12-31
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Went Through Ice and Drowned.

st. Lo,.'9. December 29.-Whilc coasting
down on to the ice formed along the shore
opposite Olive last evening. Mary Gal
leanor. aged Is, and Ange Cafferate, aged
II. broke through the ice and were
drowned Therese Logmarsino, aged IA,
also plunged into the river but was res
cued
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Gambia Goes, to Washington.

Laredo. Tex, December GA Mexico
special says: Federico Gambia will leave
in few days to occupy the post of Sec
rotary of the Mexican embassy at Wash
ington to which position he has been ap-
pointed by the President. He succeeds
Godoy. who has been nominated as mini
lister to the Central American republics.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Contract Let for New Gun.

Washington, December 29.-The awdl
of a contract for a rapid fire six-inch tn
gun was made today to the trustees/
the Brown Segmental Wire Tube cbr
pany by the chief of ordnance of Vt
army, under an allotment of 1000 pr
vided by the board of ordnance and fortt
fcatinns
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
DR.. Murray Gets Promotion.

Atlanta, Ca, Decemb~r 29.-Dr. P. E.
Murray has been appointed assistant dis
trict superintendent of the Eighth dis
trict of the Western Union Telegraph
company, with headquarters in Atlanta.
Dr. Murray has been connected with the
company for twenty-five years and since
1899 has been manager of the local office
here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Banker Ball tonight

We dire fully prepared to
HANDLED all orders for print
ing amid binding and litho-
graphing and will appreci-
ate sanAae, Roberts & Son.
B. A. nThompson, Receiver.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30

Take a ride to Ensley on
the new line. Cars leave Bird
avenue and 10th street every
fifteen minutes. One hour
for round trip.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Minister Combs Sees President.

Washington, December 29.-Hon. LesliS
Combs of Kentucky, recently appointed
United States minister to Guatemala, in
succession to Godfrey Hunter. had an
interview with the President today. Min
lister Combs expects to leave in a few
days for Guatemala.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Engineer Killed In Wreck.

San Bernadino, Cal. December 29-The
Santa Fe overland train ran into a freight
locomotive today at Siam. killing En-
gineer C. Hayward, and injuring Fire
msn Ark.lls. NJ. Shackelford, fireman or
the passenger locomotive was bruised,
about the body. Engineer Gray of thd
overland escaped by jumping. None of thE
passengers were injured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Pretender Completely Routed.

London, December 29.-The complete
route at Taxa of the Moorish imperial
army by rebels under the leadership of
the pretender to the throne, which was
reported December % has been officially
confirmed The imperiai forces abandon
ed their guns, rifles, ammunition, tents
and beasts of burden and fed precipitate-
ly to Fee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Appolntmen ts Extended.

London, December 29.-The foreign Of
flee today announced an extention of the
appointments of British commercial
agents in the United States and Central
America for a further period of three
years from January /.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30

company. who has been Ill for a week
at her residence, 2021 Fifth avenue. was
reported last night to e at the point OF
death.
Mrs. Bozeman C. Bulger and her little
daughter Gene have returned from Dade-
vile, where they spent the holidays.
Dr. Thompson Berry has returned to
the city after spending the holidays in
Washington and New York City with
friends.
Miss Matte Broclway is spending to-
day in Admission with Miss Rosa Leila
Weller.
Miss Annie Joe Paden of Gadsden will
arrive tomorrow to be the guest of Miss
Brockway
Mr.. Frank V. Evans of Meridian Is in
Birmingham.
Miss Cornelia DiSmukes of Nashville is
visiting Mrs. George II. Rogers on the
South Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Glass to Succeed Casey.

Washington. December 29.-Formal or
ders were issued today by the navy de-
partment detailing Rear Admiral Glass as
commander-in-chief of the Pacific station.
He will succeed Rear Admiral Casey, who
has been placed on waiting orders
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
blockade VIII Continue.

London, December ga [ - atch to the
Central News from Rome says it has been
semi-officially announced that, under spe-
cial agreements. the blockade of the Ven
ezuelan coast by the allies will continue
during the arbitration of the issue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Theatrical Marriage.

Greenwich, Conn, December EVIL
liam Favarsham, the English actor, and
Mrs. Julia Opp Lorraine, an actress, were
married here today by Judge Burnes of
the Greenwich Borough court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
CAPTAIN Perry on the Kentucky.

Washington. December 29.-Capt. Robert
Perry, now in command of the Norfolk
navy yard, has been ordered to the com
mand of the battleship Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Earthquake in Italy.

Rome, December PA severe earth
quake shock was experienced at Syracuse
this evening. 1t was preceded by sub
terannean rumblings.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
viii Not PRAY for Princess.

Berlin, December 29.-The Lutheran
clergy of Saxony have issued an order
striking the name of the Crown Princess
of Saxony from public prayers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Millionaire Cigar Manufacturer Dead.

Carlsbad, N. M, December Pr. w.
Tansill, millionaire cigar manufacturer
died here today
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Earthquake In France.

Bagnares. de Luchon, France, Decem-
Der ga strong earthquake shock last
ing six seconds was felt here last night.
No damage was done.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30

A Rural Mail Box given
free with every yearly sub
scription to The Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30

End the old year right.
Our wines and WHISTLES are
the best and the price is sure
to suit you. Gum Drug Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30

Huyler's for holidays at
ter-Northington Drug Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30

Miss Matte Broclxway is spending to-
day in Admission with Miss Rosa Leila
NArn1lnr
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2. when Miss Roy Miss Clifford and Miss
Vanhoose will entertain at the residence
of Miss Roy.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-05-24
Holds Up a Congressman.

.At the end of the campaign, writes
Champ Clark, Missouri brilliant con-
g-essman, from over k, nervous
tension, loss Of sleep and Snt speak
ing I had about utterly collapsed. 1t
seemed that all The organs in my body
were out of order, but three bottles Of
Electric Bitters made me all right. It's
the best all round medicine ever sold
over u druggists counter Overworked
rune down men and weak, sieklv women
paia splendid health aud vitality from
Electric Bitlers. Try them Only SOC.
Guaranteed by Tucker g. Greer, drug
gists.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-05-24
The Golden Eagle Has Arrived.

Special to the Daily Progress.
Jackson, May 24.-The huge golden
eagle that is to surmount the gilded
dome of Mississippi's new million
dollar capitol building has arrived
and will be placed in position in a
few days. The bird is a magnificent
piece of workmanship, measuring
fifteen feet from tip to tip of the
wings and weights about three tons.
Tt is a fac smile reproduction of the
eagle on the Mississippi coat Of arms
and the structural steel work Of The
dome has been made especially
strong in order to support it.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-05-24
ANOTHER RAILROAD
For Mississippi to-be Owned by the
Sea Board Air Line.
Special to the Daily Progress.

Special to the Daily Progress.
Jackson, May 2l.-The rumor is
current in railroad circles, and APP
parently comes from an authentic
source, that the Seaboard Air Line
is arranging to secure a line IN Mis-
sissippi territory, and that to this
end the Birmingham and Atlanta
Air Line, which is owned by the Sea-
board Air Line, has secured the fran
chise rights of the proposed Nicks-
burg and Birmingham road, the sur
yey of which rams diagonally across
the state and opens mp one Of the
finest agricultural and timber belts
in the south. 1t is stated that the
road is likely to be built from Biz
mingham to Aberdeen, connecting at
that place with the Frisco and Hi
nois Central systems, and tn nee
run southwesteriy t, Vicksburg,
crossing the the main line of the Hi
nois Central at Canton. The VicKs-
burg and Birmingham was incorpor-
ated by the governor nearly year
ago and two surveys have been made
over nearly the entire route to be
traversed.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-05-24
A NEW RICHMOND
In the Seventh Congressional Dis
trict Field for Congress.

trlCt Field Tor congress.
Special to the Daily Progress.
Port Gibson, May 24.-Hon. ]. G..
Spencer, of Claiborne, is announced
as a candidate for Congress from the
new seventh district of Mississippi
and Will at once commence an active
canvass of the district. He will be
opposed by Hon. f. A. McLain, the
present incumbent. and a lively race
is in prospect. Mr.. Spencer served
one term in Congress from the old
eighth district, being succeeded by
Mai. Pat Henry, of Rankin, who was
In turn succeeded by Col. Charles g..
Hooker, of Kinds. It is believed
that this is the termination of the
Congressional entries.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-05-24

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Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-05-24
General Conference. ME-. Church,
Dallas, Texas, May 7 to
June z, 1902.

For the above occasion the Queen ard
Crescent Route viii sell round tria
tickets at rate Of one first-class fare I'll
the round trip plus two dollars, on Nj
3. 4 and s. with limit 10 June 9, wie
further privilege of extension to Jnne Sd
uTon payment Of fee Of fifty cents.
Queen and Crescent Route is the shoT
line from all points ID the southeast I'd
Dallas. Quickest possible time.
For datailed information apply to
r. w. BoNDs, r. p. a.,
Meridian, Mi
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-05-24

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New-York tribune., 1902-02-02

day to Garden City. returning after the evening
service The names of the members are as follows;
New-York tribune., 1902-02-02

they must be conducted vigorously, although
on different lines and from different motives 1
hope. political campaign.
The diocese comes me in a prosperous condi-
ton. Financially and spiritually its affairs have
been we'll conducted and it is necessary only so far
ss have seen, to continue the work that is already
under way, TO broaden and extend It. There is
debt on the Church Charity Foundation, but the
work Of that organization is not greatly hindered
by it. and that will be reduced materially
before long by of the efforts the efficient
persons in charge Of its affairs.
I would like 10 be able say that I have
plan for my work, because that would argue that
much that Is preparatory had been accomplished
Preparatory work is a rule, not engaging even
though it be very necessary. Come 10 me in
few months and Will be able to tell you some
thing about both plan and work. will OF course,
visit every parish in the diocese within the year
Long before the expiration Of that time however
shall have learned enough to map out a plan and
a policy"
Bishop Burgess has sent a letter to each priest
Of the Episcopal faith in his diocese greeting him
and giving list of his appointments up to Easter
On Easter Sunday II is expected that he will him
self oficate in the Cathedral OF the Incarnation.
Garden City, IN which town the Bishop must neces-
sarily reside. The letter and the appointments
follows:
Dear Brethen of the Clergy:
Please find inclosed the list Of nv appointments
SO far as haze made them up 10 Easter. AS l
shall probably soon move TO Garden city, and as
I am desirous Of having little time to speak with
people after the service, would suggest that the
hours for the evening services be arranged as early
convenient.
As this Is my first communication 20 you after
solemn conSecration service, I refrain from
adding word of affecuonate greeting and express
Ing the hope that our relationship with an
other may be one Of mutual affection and respect.
l am, sincerely yours,
FREDERICK BURGESS.
February 2-Sexagesima Sunday. Morning ST. Georges
Brooklyn.
February 5-Consecraton service Grace Church jamaica
February e-Quinquagesima Sunday. Morning, Christ
Church. Bedford-ave, anniversary service.
February l6-First Sunday IN Lent. Evening St Mar
tins. Brooklyn.
Wednesday February 19-Christ Chapel. Wolcott-st
Friday. February 2l-Church OF Our Saviour.
February 23-Second Sunday n Lent. Morning Grace
Church Whitestone. Evening St. Johns. Long Island
City.
wednesday, February 26-The Atoneuent Brooklyn.
Friday. February 2s-St Mchaers. Hlgh-st.
March 2-Third Sunday IN Morning Church OF the
Messiah. Bvening. Church Of the Redeemer
Wednesday. March 5--EoIy Cross Chapel. Brooklyn.
Friday. March st. Andrews. Brooklyn
March 9FouEth SUNDAY in Lent Morning St Stephens
Evening. St Janess.
Wednesday, March 12-Ascension. 0reenpoint.
Friday. March I4-st- BarnabasR Brooklyn
New-York tribune., 1902-02-02

finest and best appointed OF its kind in the country
It cost more than 100000 TO build. DR.. Burgess will
have all these boys under his care. noninally,
well as the eighty girls in St. Mary's School for
Girls, for which building IS DC ng erected
nearly opposite the house, and which active
ly conducted by Miss \. s. Gibson, the principal
and twelve assistants.
If there IS one thing Of which, more than another,
the diocese of Long Island is proud, IL is the sur
pliced choir. and. say competent critics, with full
justification. That il is so little known outside of
its own circle is only because the cathedral IS To-
Gated so far from the centre of population. The
choir consists Of twenty-seven voices sixteen of
which boys. Speaking Of the cathedral choir
q few days ago. one who is competent 10 judge
said il the best in the country and ne made
exceptions.
Il have heard abroad" he continued, "choirs that
equal IL, bur in England. at least there are none
superior. Christ Church. oxford. the Temple
choir London, and at Windsor. strike me as
the best in England and these / do not
give pre-eminence over the choir Of the Cathedral
OF the Incarnation -
The choir Is under the direction Of Dr. W II
Woodcock, organist and choirmaster who has held
that position since the opening of the cathedral
The members meet In his home, No 1874 Adelphi-st
Brooklyn. for practice. and go by train every Sun
New-York tribune., 1902-02-02

Individual churches in the diocese. but for my
self"
This from the Rev. Frederick Burgess the new
Bishop Of Long Island. In his home at No. 50
Rensen-s: Brooklyn Bishop Burgess IS taking
the long breath that the athlete takes before he
attempts a feat OF strength or endurance. There
is an air OF unrest and moving about the house,
for the lares and penates Of the Bishop are being
packed preparatory 10 moving to the episcopal
residence in Garden City.
Ny only plan is" continued Bishop Bur
CESS, 'to get moved and settled in Garden City.
The plumbers tell that the residence there will
be ready by the first week in February; but
know better. There IS a good deal of work TO be
done, and certain that not until the latter
part OF February viii be able TO take possession.
About that time I shall 90 TO Garden City and
take up actively the duties that pertain my
Office"
The conclusion is characteristic of the man.
Rather slow and deliberate in speech, his tongue
tetrays his mental habit. He is quick TO arrive
a. conclusion. but, those familiar with his
hahits say, fails TO take time and turn over
Ii his mind the subject upon which he is to pass
judgment. preferring to give expression to con-
c4usion that has ripened rather than to that
has been arrived at in instant. The only plan
ne has so far continues to exempnfy his char
acter
Before can act intelligently," he continued "I
must ascertain exactly what is needed by tho
churches in the diocese. In order TO do this will
make a personal visit to each parish, and have a
es4k with all the pastors. When I have done this
can begin what mean to make aggressive
plan OF action. Whatever lines I may find IT
Necessary to work along. my policy will be as Wig
Onous as can make il. There is need for vigor-
GUS work. not because there has been any lack Of
sutention on the part OF any who are charged with
me care OF diocesan affairs but because this is a
vigorous age, and If Church affairs are to succeed