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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
OYSTER SCHOONER SINKS.
The Lillian Russell Goes Down Under
an Enormous Breaker.

Norfolk, Va, December 19-During a
high wind that prevailed or the vir-
ginia eapes last Tuesday the oyster
schooner Lillian Russell went down Off
cobbs Island. with Captain Parsons, the
master of the vessel and William Jones'
a negro seaman, ON board. The news
was brought to this city today by Cap
tain j. H. Mills, who conducts an extern
sive oyster business in this city.
The Russell left Norfolk early Tuesday
morning, bound for Hog Island When
a few miles from Cobbs Island the vessel
encountered a severe squat. and in at
tempting to heave to, in order to walt
for the arrival of a small boat from which
it expected to receive a supply OF oysters
the Russell was submerged by an enor-
nous breaker and sank out of sight i'm
mediately.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
CADSDEN.
U. S. Officers Made Raid on stiII-An-
other Coal Deal.


Gadsden, December 9.-(SpeciaI)-Dep-
uty Marshals Campbell and Knox Booth
made a raid on big Illicit still in Mar
shall county near Guntersville two days
ago. The still was en- Brinlee mountain,
about two hundred yards from the pub
lie road 1t was of 75-gallon capacity,
and when destroyed there were 1000 gal
Ions of beer and big stock of other pro-
ducts. The still was in full operation
and three men at work. One man was
arrested and brought to Gadsden, the
other two made their escape Deputy
United States Collector Knox, made a
raid on still jim Cleburne county Mon
day and succeeded in breaking up the
largest still ever captured in this district.
1t was of copper and had capacity of
100 gallons
Another big deal in coal and ore lands
has just been made The Midvale Min
ing company, recently chartered at
Montgomery with capital of $1OO, 900. has
made some extensive purchases of land
in this county, near Walnut Grove
Capt. A. M. Amerine of Montgomery is
at the head Of the company. The prop
erty which has been transferred to the
Midvale Mining company has large de-
posits of coal and iron ore and will be
developed by the company.
The public schools will close for the
holidays Tuesday and will have a vaca-
ton until the next Monday. Prof. w. e.
Stuphing of Tallassee, the newly elect
ed superintendent, will take charge, Prof.
l. w Hill retiring to take up the duties
of state superintendent of education.
Willie Thompson, young man q years
of age, was badly hurt Tuesday after
noon while at work at the ovens of the
oak wood fell on him breaking two ribs
and otherwise bruising him up.
Mike Mccartney had the misfortune to
break his ankle Wednesday. He was
coming into the city from his home near
Alfalfa with a load of hay. The mules
became frightened at switch engine
and ran away, throwing Mr.. Mccartney
out The wagon passed over his lower
limbs just at the ankle, breaking the left
ankle and cutting the right ankle very
badly and bruising him up all over. Mr..
Mccartney is one of the best known citi-
zens of this county, and his friends regret
very much to hear of his misfortune.
The Elks carnival is a big success both
in a financial and social way. Wednes-
day, the opening night, over $500 was
taken in. There afe number of in
teresting attractions. The receipts of the
carnival win go to the Elks Christmas
fund for the poor people of Gadsden.
There are over 10000 cords of wood on
the Nashville, Chattanooga and st. Louis
railroad between here and Guntersville
awaiting shipment to Gadsden.
Mrs. Sarah Moragne, the aged mother
of Mrs. Mary Duncan of Gadsden, hap
pened to a painful accident several days
ago, at the home of her son, w. e..
Moragne, at Alfalfa. A window fell on
her hand, striking two fingers on the
left hand and cutting them entirely off
Mrs. Moragne is suffering very much
from the wound.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
FULL TEXT Of LETTER
WHICH CAUSED RUPTURE
Continued from First Pase)

ezuelan government only awaits such
time when the work of paciicaton IN
which it is earnestly engaged shall per-
NIT it to issue an order re-establtshing
public credit. The claims arising out Of
the present war. which still deyastates
the republic, will be treated with all jus
tice under the laws to be passed to cover
the requirements.
Upon the special command of my gov
eminent I refrain from replying to that
part of your note which relates to joint
action on the part of Germany and the
United Kingdom. A power like Venezuela,
which is in need of stimula to prompt 1t
to fulfill its legal obligations to its ut
most ability can never expect, in its IN
tereourse with other cultured nations, any
course of action which shall not conform
to the principles of mutual respect and
the rules of reciprocal eordiality.
.R. LOPEZ BARALT"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
Spoiled an Excellent Cook.

From the Boston Courier
Guest-I see you have a new cook.
What became of the one you had so long
and whose excellence was your boast.
Host-Oh, she became enamored of the
wheel. and we had to give her up then,
of course.
Guest Why ''of course?''
Host-For the simple reason that she
became a confirmed "scorcner."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
WORK PROGRESSING.
New Steel Structure on Twenty.first
Street Ready for Roof.

Work on the Title Guarantee, Loan and
Trust company's nine-story steel frame
building at the corner of Third avenue
and Twenty-first street is progressing sat
isfactorily. The frame is ready for the
roof, ana the masonry on the Third ave-
nue. front has reached the second story
Terra Gotta of dark mottle is used for
the first story, and mottled brick of a
somewhat lighter shade is to be used from
the second story up.
w. c. Weston, the architect, says the
building viii probably be completed by
the middle of April.
President E. ]. smyer of the Title Guar
antee company has received 100 or more
applications for office room in the new
building, but he win not close contracts
for leases until the offices are about
ready for occupancy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
CAPTAIN HAD TEN
MINUTES TO LEAVE.

Caracas, December 19.-When the Ger
man cruiser Fake captured the Venezue-
Ian schooner Victoria yesterday, in the
Gulf of Maracaibo, the captain of the
vessel was given ten minutes to leave his
ship. A very heavy sea was running at
the time and the small boat in which
the Venezuelans disembarked was nearly
capsized. As It was, one of the crew was
drowned 1t has been learned that the
captain of the Victoria was not aware of
Venezuelas difficulties with Germany and
Great Britain. 1t is argued Germany has
no claim against Venezuela for corporal
offenses committed against German SUBJ
jects, but that the imperial claims are
financial only.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
Hardest Thing to Do.
Boston Advertiser.

From the Boston Advertiser.
J. II. Converse, president of the Bald
win Locomotive works, was interviewed
few weeks ago by a newspaper man
who was looking for a feature" He
asked Mr.. Converse a good many tire
some questions and some which, to the
interviewed seemed decidedly imperti-
nent. Finally he wound up with:
Now, Mr.. Converse, what do you find
most difficult to get out of your menu"
"a days work. emphatically replied
the maker of engines, as he reached for
his hat and sgnified that the interview
was at an end.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
No Ear for Music.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
"Oh, pa, what made you fling that bag
of lime on Mr.. Cittyldd last night when
he was serenadin me so beautiful with
his mandolin
MANDY Linl Was that it? What dye
spose I thought it WASP
Il don't know, pa
BLAMED EFF didn't think twas one o.
them seyenteen-year locusts.'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
An Insult.

From the Chicago Daily News.
Tired Tatters-Here's a piece in dis pa
per wot's a insult to de profesh.
Weary Walker-Wot's it say?
Tired Tatters-It SEE dat Teller ortnt
ter eat nuttin when he's tired.
Weary Walker-Well, wots de matter
wild dat item?
Tired Tatters-Wot's de matter wild it!
Say do youse want er Teller to starve ter
death?
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
Expensive Taste.

From the Washington Star.
"If you please, ma'am," exclaimed the
nursemaid in great excitement. 81 can't
keep the baby from going to the scuttle
and trying to eat coal"
Dear mel exclaimed Mrs. Languid,
"That child is going to take after his
father for extravaganza"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
Particular Walters.

From an Exchange.
Gentleman Qn restauranD Il say,
waiter. your customers are fearfully
noisy Tot"
Yes, sir. And yet they are so particu-
lar you would scarcely believe. Why, that
same turbot you are eating just now no
fewer than six of them refused before
you came In
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
Says He Was Struck Fearful
BLOW Without Warning
BAILEY CORROBORATES HIM
Young Hunter swears That Fitzgerald
Snapped Pistol at Him Several
Times Before He Was Able
to Draw His Own Weapon.

New York, December ia copy of the
statement made before the court of third
instance in Guatemala by W. G. Hunter,
Jr., son of the United States minister to
Guatemala, regarding the shooting OF
William A. Fitzgerald, has been received
here. Hunter says:
81 left the legation OF the United States
on the afternoon Of Thursday, November
30, 1902, in company with Hon. James G.
Bailey. secretary of legation, Tor my ac-
customed daily walk, and upon reaching
the plaza De Armas, as usual at about
O'clock we took seat together, facing
the music stand in front of the statue of
Columbus. We had been seated there but
a few minutes, engaged in conversation
when William A Fitzgerald, whose pres
ence was unknown to me, and without
a word being said, or anything being
done to provoke an assault seized me by
the coat collar with his left hand and
with his right hand struck me a severe
blow under the left eye, which drew the
blood; and while thus holding me firmly
down on the seat drew a. revolver which
he snapped two or three times in my face
Recovering from the shock Of this as
sault, which for a moment dazed me, and
the surprise at the presence of the as
sailant, whom I had not previously seen,
I at once sprang with superhuman effort
to my feet, thrust him from me- drew my
revolver and shot the would-be assassin
dead in self-defense, firing 1--WE shots, the
contents Of my weapon, in so doing. I'M
mediately after the tragedy I walked a
short distance away from the scene of
the occurrence and surrendered to the
local authorities.
(Signed) wv. GODFREY HUNTER, Jr."
Mr.. Bailey made a statement confirming
that of Mr. Hunter
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
Sorry Wit.

From the New York Tribune.
A western farmer in the flood district,
watching his mortgaged house and barn
fall and float down the river. remarked:
THAT represents my floating indebted
ness"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
Noted Mining Engineer Dead.

Mexico City. December 19-Henry NJ
Stanley, a well-known American mining
engineer, As years of age, is dead His
family resides in Cleveland. Ohio. He was
one Of the best-known engineers in the
country, of high character and enjoyed
universal respect
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
sczEMA, NO CURE, NO PAY.

Your druggist viii refund your money IL
PAzO OINTMENT calls to cure Ring
worm, letter, Old Ulcers and Sores PIN
pies and Blackheads on the face, and all
skin diseases. so cents. 10-25-1y-sat
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
GERMANY HAS NO
IDEA OF LAND GRABBING.

London, December 19-In a dispatch
from Berlin the correspondent there of
the Times again points out the unreal
sonableness of the suspicion that Ger
many has any idea of acquiring territory
in South America. The correspondent
says it might be pointed out that Great
Britain would, in any event. have adopted
measures during the present winter to
secure satisfaction from Venezuela and
that Germany although she also had the
same intention, suggested joint action
only after becoming aware Of the intend
ed British operations.
''rhe peril OF the situation" continues
the correspondent of the Times, rs not
so much that it may lead to immediate
friction with America, as that it may
eventually entail the realization of the
new popular German ambition of exer-
csing a kind of general diplomatic con-
troll, or inspection where purely Anglo
American relations are concerned"
Lord Charles Beresford has just return
ed from a visit to Germany. In a letter
published in the Times this morning he
expresses the opinion that a great num-
Der of Germans disapprove of the Anglo
German agreement in the Venezuelan
matter, and says he thinks it would have
been much better had the two nations
acted Independently
Albany Goes to La Guayra.
San Juan, Porto Rico, December 10
The United States cruiser Albany has
been ordered 10 La Guayra She will re-
turn here Immediately from that port.
This step is taken in accordance with In
structions from Secretary Moody, trans
mitted through Admiral Dewey.
Is Not an UItlmatum.
Caracas, December 19.-The French note
to Venezuela has absolutely nothing of
the character OF an ultimatum, although
80 Asxt is still unknown here. in conse-
qaence Of delay in its transmission by ca
BILE Therefore Chorge d'Affaires CULVER
eaux has not been able to present 1t. It's
terms are similar to those OF Belgium and
Spain asking for the most favored ma
ton treatment in the payment of claims.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20

ILLNESS OF MRS. HICKMAN-Mrs
Hickman, wife of B. B. Hickman, and
mother of M. F., Ped and Nick Hickman,
was stricken with paralysis last night
about o clock and is in a very critical
condition at her home in Cleveland
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20

CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT THE
children of the Sunday school of the
Third Presbyterian church will have their
Christmas entertainment In the church
this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20

CHILDREN MADE HAPPY chill
dren in two grades in the Paul Hayne
school were made happy yesterday by
visit from Santa Claus, who went direct
to the institution from the store of Love-
man, Joseph & Loeb. The grades visited
are in charge of Miss Emma Ives and
Miss Ida Taylor. Candy was distributed
to the children.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
Says Statement is Absurd.

Grand Rapids, Mich, December 10
When William Fitzgerald was seen at
his home tonight and asked concerning
the statement that his son was shot by
Godfrey Hunter in Guatemala in self
defense, Mr.. Fitzgerald said:
In view of all the information have
received by wire and by mail about the
killing of my son. this statement is most
absurd
Il recently received a letter from J.
Drummond who was a witness of the
shooting, and from that letter l know
that my son fell without warning"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20

s MARRIAGE LICENS Marriage Ii
censes were issued vest erday to Patrick
Crawley and Jennett Bradie Patrick
Moore and Mrs. Annie Deuson, Bass F.
Jones and Emma Cobran.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20

HOLIDAY CAKE.-The ladies' of the
FIRST Presbyterian church will take or
ders today for cake at G. f. Cramton's
office. corner of Third avenue and Twen-
tieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
Impaired Digestion

May not be all that is meant by dyspepsia
now, but it will be if neglected.
=. The uneasiness after eating, fits OF nerv-
GUS headache, sourness of the stomach, and
idisagreeable belching may not be very bad
now. but they will be if the stomach is
suffered to grow weaker.
Dyspepsia is such a miserable disease
that the tendency to it should be given
early attention. This is completely over
come by
Hoods J0rS0p0riliG
which strengthens thewhole digestivesystem
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
CITY ITEMS.

PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY Petit
lions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday
by A. W. Gray, William Boyd, Will
Craig, ]. R. Pearson and Pat Daniel.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20

A Rural Mail Box given
free with every yearly sub
scription to The Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20
Cut Flowers cheap.
Reeds Greenhouses.

Alabama Brewing Co.
Bohemian Beer"
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MRS. HICKMAN ILL.-Mrs. W. B.
Hickman. mother of Mark Hickman, suf-
fered stroke of apopleXy yesterday
evening about o'clock and Is lying IN a
very critical condition at her home at
Cleveland station.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20

SCOTT ARRESTED. = Henry Scott,
charged with assault with intent to MUIR
der and robbery, was captured at Pratt
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20

All kinds of cuts. Age Herald En-
craving Department.
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Miss Ruth Norton has returned from
Baltimore, where she is attending school,
to spend the holidays with Birmingham
relatives.
Miss Lucille Miles has returned from
Nashville where she is attending school,
to spend the Christmas holidays with rel
atives in Birmingham.
Mr. Walter Ferrill Cahoon and Miss
Marie Middleton of Atlanta were married
last evening in the parlors of the Metro
politan hotel by the Rev. Walter S.
Brown.
Robert L. MeCallery and Mrs. Mccall
lery and Col. C. c. Huckabee and Mrs.
Huckabee have moved from Admission to
Birmingham and are residing at 2917 Ave
nue. II. Mr.. McCauey is a mneralogist
and geologist and Will open an office in
this city. He is engaged in the business
of examining all kinds of mineral lands
Mrs. McCalley has a state reputation in
Sunday school work, having appeared be-
fore many Sunday school conventions
to illustrate the teaching of infant
classes.
Florence Hotel Arrivals: H. L. Jordan,
Atlanta, Ga; w e. Howard, Memphis;
n.
Washington, D. c.; r. w. Jones. Decatur,
Ala; G. e. Daugherty. Nashville; j. NJ.
Averett, Atlanta, Ga. J. f. Baker Nash
Vile; H. e. Moarnaw, Chattanooga; e.
A. Hamming and wife, Ludlow, KY; j.
e. Sanford, Huntsville; It. Weinberg, At
lanta; w. T. Shirley and wife, Chicago;
II. L. Wiley, Atlanta; Frank Nilsson,
Nashville; W. II. Moore Jasper, Ala;
p. D. Strong, Brnddociz. Pa; l.. Vaetzel,
Chicago, H.. Col. w. Hoffman. Jasper;
T. f. Shottan, Southern railway; Bud
Pool and wife, Bessemer j. L. Robert
son, Tuscaloosa; J. IT, Davis, Memphis
r. B. Alexander. Chattanooga; c. C.
pitter South Carolina; f. w. Cannon
Waco. Tex; f. G. Childrus, Pulaski
Tenn; Mrs NJ. e. Ridgeway, Florence;
w. d. Kyser, Pat Robertson, University
of Alabama; T. w. White, Chattanooga;
r. s. Scott Trusville; Miss B. Head
Adamsville; ]. B, Hobby, Albertville; D.
Fausett, Alfalfa; John Bush, Louisville;
z. d. Ray, Admission.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20

PAULIST MIssION.-Father Younan,
the Paulist priest, concluded his course
of lectures to non-Catholics at St Paul's
church last night. He will remain here,
however, for several days for the purpose
of explaining Catholic doctrines to such
individuals as choose to call on him at
Father O'Reilly's residence. Father Healy
will be the preacher at high mass tomor-
row.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20

City yesterday and placed in the county
Jail last night. He was arrested on in
dictments returned by the recent Jeffer'
son county grand jury.
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Potted plants in flower.
Godden's Seed Store.

Alabama Brewing Co.
Bohemian Beer. -
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LECTURE ON INDIA.-Father Younan,
the Paulist priest who will give an illus
trated lecture on India at the Bijou to-
morrow night for the benefit of the or
phanage at East Lake was not only
born and educated in India, but he
spent forty years of his life in that coun-
try. This lecture has been delivered in
scores of cities in the United States, and
has been referred to in highly compli-
mentary terms by the leading metropolis
tan papers. Over one thousand tickets
have already been sold for the Bijou, and
there is every prospects that the house
will be filed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-20

Mr.. Walter Ferrill Cahoon and Miss
Marie Middleton of Atlanta were married
last evening in the parlors of the Metro
politan hotel by the Rev. Walter s.
Brown.
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Miss Lucille Miles has returned from
Nashville. where she is attending school,
to spend the Christmas holidays with rel
atives in Birmingham.
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PERSONAL.

Miss Ruth Norton has returned from
Baltimore where she is attending school,
to spend the holidays with Birmingham
relatives.
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otherwise.
Sold on all points in the United States,
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1902-08-16

SEVERELY FROST BITTEN

The soan enthusiasm Of Republicans meetings
prevailing temperatures that
disappointment Of the fellows who used
similar te
used to have when Dennis
faded. aime speeches Of Mcclure
trying choke down be
while hard work cheer hammer
when lacking
meeting City hand
OF him
spirit
life refused
the
speaker
blame for this feeling
pervadng Republican
for he has
wherein
nwady all the time that the
with unconditional
for udgei drive
fold
Mcclure enough awyerto
blame
presenting 1
will condone dry uninterestng speech
the and this where Mcclure falls
no. live and vim such is
needed both in a the halls Of congress
prosecuting booeggers Indians introducing
little brush to keep their families
the other side this lack
observed
outside where Of the
mpernumey feceral officials
timber introducing
they down business
suggestion and the costs taxed the
while the the plead guilty rather than the
tried and convicted
work of the
merely should too
spirit his speeches
for the well as Mr. Mcclure that
who
people expect him them
consent to change.