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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25

San Juan, P. R, December 24-The ex- animation of witnesses before United States Commissioner Anderson, in the case against Lieutenant Commander George w Mentz, U. s. N, and James Brennan, an employee of the Country club, who, with others, gre charged with smuggling wines and liquors from St. Thomas on the United States ship Uncas and the lighthouse tender Laurel, was continued today.
 4 case of whisky addressed to Captain Andrew Dunlap, commandant of the naval station here, which bore marks showing that it had come from St. Thomas, was introduced as evidence Witnesses testified to having brought about twenty cases of liquors from St. Thomas on board the Uncas October 22
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
FEAST OF LIGHTS.
Imposing Festival at Temple Emanuel
 Last Evening.

The festival of Hanulkkorh. or feast of lights, will be celebrated at Temple Emanuel today in a most interesting manner
 In the morning at 1n o'clock the temple Kindergarten will have special exercises. and in the afternoon at 3;3O the Sunday school will have it's usual celebration of that beautiful festival. The feast Is in memory of the Mauabean martyrs and heroes who so nobly fought for Israers faith in the year 165 B. c. against the Syrian invasion.
 The public is cordially invited. Services begin promptly at 3:90 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
Wanes Increased.

Chicago, December 24.-The 47OO engineers and tiremen on the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul system have been given an increase of pay of about 10 per cent. The joint committees of the local engineers and firemen on that system, which have been in Chi cago since December 1 adjusting the wage scale, reached an agreement with the management of the entire system today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
WRITES SANTA CLAUSE.
What One Little Boy Wants for His
 Christmas.

The following letter to Santa Claus was received at the Age-Herald office yester- day and forwarded to him:
 Dear Santa Claus: I think 1t is about time I was writing to let you know what I want you to bring me Christmas want jumping jack. a rocking horse, doll, horn. some marbles, horse rein, some fireworks and steam engine and candies, oranges, apples, bananas and anything else you see fit. remain yours,
 LARRY P. JAMES, Jr.,
 240S Fourth Avenue, P. S.-A friend of mine named Pon L. McGeever says he wishes you would bring him a doll and anything else you see fit to bring. Corner Seventeenth street and Eighth avenue. LARRY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
Arrested In Paris.

Paris. December 24-The police of this city have seized the papers of Jean de Lamar, manager of the Klondike Mining company. He is suspected of irregular proceedings. The company Is a paris con- cern and all the parties interested are Frenchmen. Three arrests have been made. M. DeLatnar asserts that the mines are being worked and that they yield $12,- 900 a month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
No Foundation.

Amsterdam, December 24.-In the second chamber of the states general, M. Vankol, minister of colonies, de- clared today that the rumors to the effect that the Dutch government con templated selling the island of Cura- cao to Germany or any other foreign power were entirely without founda-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
To Breed Runners.

Lexington, Ky, December 24.- Claud Thomas of Paris, ex-consul to France, and formerly a breeder of trotting horses, has decided to stock his 1O00-acre farm, Glenwood, with thoroughbreds and enter the business or breeding runners. He has pur- chased of John B. Madden twenty head of mares by such sires as Long fellow, Strathmore and Rayon Dor, with foal to Imp. Mirthful, Imp. Og- den and Plaudit The price is not given, but it is known to be large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
4 Fruit Stand Man Infic4
 Serious Wounds,
TAKEN TO ST. vINCENTs
Shooting Occurred on Nineteenth Street Near Police Headquarters. Drs. WheeIan and RIttenberry
 Attended Wounded Man.

Eugene Carter of vineville. Ga, young white man employed as black smith by c. F. Douthit on building being erected OH Second avenue, near ing about 1:45 o'clock by George Paris, a Greek fruit dealer. whose place of bus mess is on the corner of Third avenue and Nineteenth street. Paris was ar rested.
 Carter was running across Nineteenth street In a northeasterly direction when the Greek shot him. He fell just as he got over the car tracks and never spoke afterwards. The bullet struck him on the chin and came out at the back of the head, after having passed through the base of the brain.
 The cause of the shooting is unknown, further than the statement of Paris that the man cursed him and hit him on the side of the head. Paris has large bump on the side of his head where, he claims. Carter hit him.
 No one knows how the trouble started, but there were several eye witnesses to the shooting. Among there were H A. Thompson, c. A Williams and T. A. Pitts. MT Pitts was the first person to reach Carter Pitts stated that he saw Carter about 5 o'clock and that he worked as brickmason on Douthits building, but did not know him personally
 Policeman Bryant found Paris dou- bled up under pile of rubbish in the city hall cafe, which is on Nine teenth street near the police alley. Par rsh ran through the safe and gave his pistol to his brother. He jumped l2- foot fence in the rear of the cafe and was hiding in the alley. Policeman Bod | eker, Bryant and Brown had the place surrounded and it was impossible for Par ris to escape He was within twenty yards of the city jail and police head quarters when arrested. The stand owned by Paris is on Hous- mans corner. Carter was running from this corner towards the police headquar. ters when shot H. A. Thompson, one of the eye witnesses, said: q was walking in front of the Hillman hotel and saw Carter running across the street. He had I just reached the car tracks when the Greek shot twice. Carter fell across the tracks and several people ran to him. I did not hear the cause of the trouble"
 c. A. Williams made practically the same statement, and it is confirmed by T. A. Pitts.
 The shooting was done with S2-calibre Smith & Wesson pistol Drs. Whelan and Rittenberry were summoned and waited on the man. who was carried to the city jail and afterwards to St. Vin- cents hospital Both doctors stated that the chances were against Carter recov- ering.
 
 Ga. identified Carter and stated that he lived on Twenty-third street and Fourth avenue.
 MT. Pitts knew Harris and said that any statement he made in regard to iden- tihcation could be relied upon as true.
 MT. Pitts said that he was in A. s. Smiths Jewelry store, making a pur- chase. He was trading with William Kirkland, a clerk in the establishment On hearing the shot Pitts and Kirkland ran to the street, saw Carter fall and hastened to his relief.
 |
 Fraternity Elects Officers.
 Washington, December 24.-At the even
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
Editor E. F. Foster pies.

St. Louis, Mo, December 24.-In- formation has been received to the effect that Maj. E. F. Foster, a union veteran of the civil war and a prom inent citizen of this city, is dead at Oakland. Cal, as the result of an old wound. He was GA years old. He has held many offices of trust and was for nine years editor of the Journal Times and other papers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
NEGROES SHOT ON TRAIN.
White Man Arrested and Gives Po'
 lcemen a Fight.

c. E. Boon was arrested last night about 10:30 o'clock at the Union passen- ger station by Policeman Murphy after an exciting struggle in which the police man was compelled to choak his man down and handcuff him.
 On the train from Selma last night two negroes were shot in fight on the train. They were put off at a small station/ a number of miles below here Boon twas arrested on suspicion that he might have been onnected with the fight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
RECEPTION TO COLONEL JOHNS.
Elks Entertained Him at Their New
 Home Tuesday.

Colonel l.. w Johns was rendered q reception Tuesday night by the members of Birmingham lodge Mo- 79. Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, at the home of the lodge.
 Colonel Johns has recently returned from a trip to Europe, and to the Elks on the occason of the reception he made an interesting talk, relating incidents of his trip abroad and pointing out the advantages this section has over other parts of the world.
 Colonel Johns is a distinguished mem- Der of the Order of Elks and is a we'll known citizen of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
Fraternity Elects Officers.

Washington, December 24-At the even ing session of the annual meeting of Sigma Alpha Epitson fraternity, officers for the ensuing two years were elected as follows: Eminent supreme archen, William c. Levere, Evanston, Ills; emi- nent supreme deputy archen M. F. Hold erness, Tennessee; editor of the Record, Sidney Harrison, Ohio; eminent supreme treasurer, George D. Kimball, Denver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
Suspect Arrested.

Chief of Police Austin arrested Lee Vast, a negro last night near Ninth alley and Nineteenth street on suspicion. The negro had large pistol in his hand and made an attempt to break away from the chief, who knocked him down with his fist The chief believes that the negro Is connected with some of these holdups.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
Bio Loan Secured.

Philadelphia. December 24-The direc- tors of the Consolidated Lake Superior company met here today and after the meeting it was announced that the com pany had effected a loan of s3,500, ,ooO. The announcement was made through Theo- dore Search of this city, vice president and treasurer of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
$50 REWARD.
Mississippi Governor Will Prosecute
 for Forcing Negroes to Leave.

Jackson, Miss, December 24.-Gov- ernor Longino today issued proc lamation offering $50 reward for the arrest and conviction of any person who forces a negro to leave either of the counties of Lincoln, Amite, Frank lin or Pike. Hundreds of negro resi- dents have been ordered to leave these counties during the past few months, being served with notices supposed emanate from white cap per" organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
Wanted to Die.

Lincoln, Neb., December 24.-Adel- bert Limon, 10-year-old son of Rev. H. A. Limon, state evangelist for the Christian church, shot himself today and died tonight. The boy said that the act was premeditated. He told the doctors he had bought Christmas presents, had had good time and now wanted to die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
G. B. strIckIer Appointed.

St. Louis, December 24.-G. B. Strickler has been assigned by James Knox Taylor, supervising architect of the treasury department, to superin- tend the erection of the United Staes government buildings at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. MT. StHclxler reached the city today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
INCREASE IN
 WAGES ON \. (. S.

Chattanooga, December 24.-Announce- ment was made here tonight that the wages of all engineers, firemen, conduc- tors, trainmen and station employees of the Alabama Great Southern have been increased from to 10 per cent, effective December l. This affects about 15O0 men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
Killing In Virginia.

Roanoke, Va, December 24.-Samuel Scott was shot and killed by Lee Fur row at East Radford tonight. The men got into difficulty over trivial mat ter. After the shooting Furrow es- capped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
Blizzard in Michioan.

Grand Rapids, Mich, December 24.-A blizzard is raging here tonight and trains on all roads are from three to five hours late. The evening Pere Marquette trains from Chicago, Detroit and from the north had not arrived at midnight. Snowdrifts fill the cuts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
Snowman Dies.

New York, December 24-N Sails bury, controlling partner in the Buff falo Bill Wild West Show, died today at his home in Long Branch, aged 57 years. Disease of the stomach was the cause of his death. i-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
Man and Girl Killed,

Fall River, Mass, December 24.-A man and girl were killed and a woman was probably fatally injured tonight in collision between a New York, New Haven and Hartford pas senger train and the vehicle in which the three were riding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
Anarchists at Genoa.

Rome, December 24-Several al- legged anarchists who were refused ad- mission into the United States have arrived at Genoa on their way to their homes. They have been placed under rolice surveillance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25

The Knights Templar-Cyrene Com mandery No. 101, Knights Templar, James Esdale eminent commander, will meet in the asylum at II o'clock today for Christmas observance.
 Medical Society-The annual dinner of the Jefferson County Medical soci- ety. which was scheduled for next Friday night at the Hillman hotel, has been postponed until the following Friday night.
 Church of the Advent-At the Church oI lhe Advent today the cele- bration of the holy communion will occur at 7:30 o'clock this morning. The regular Christmas services will take place at -- o'clock.
 For AIdsrmen-Jim Green has an- nounced his candidacy for alderman from the Ninth ward. He is a demo- crt, and expects to make personal canvass of the voters of his ward, Solon Jacobs has announced for alder man in the Seventh ward.
 Brandon Artlllery-lt is probable the Brandon LigAC Artillery will go to Montgomery .o tho inauguration of Gov. w. D. Jelks. Ihe officers of the company are working hard making the necessary arrangements and they hope to be able to carry full company of men.
 Cumberland Presbyterian Tree-The Cumberland Presbyterian church, at the corner of Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, will give presents to all its Sabbath school children and also the Mercy Home children tonight at o'clock. All the members of the school are expected to be present.
 Mayors Christmas Glft-Mayor Drennen yesterday released fifteen prisoners from the city jail, as is GUS tomary on Christmas eve. Most of the prisoners are those who nave served long terms in the jail and had about finished .leir sentences. Others were released for good behavior. The prisoners were released yesterday morning in order ,-at they might enjoy a day on the streets before Christmas.
 Gold Umbrella-R. H. Polk, general manager of the Peoples Home Tele- phone company, was presented with a gold-headcd umbrella yesterday after noon by the employees or the company. The presentation speech was made by w. B. Harper, secretary and treasurer. He spoke a few appropriate words telling the manager of the esteem in which the employees held him and wishing him merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25

The Age-Herald will give to all new subscribers on rural routes, rural mail box, free of charge, with yeaTs subscription.
 For particulars, address The Age. Herald or see carrier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
Cab Drivers Quit.

St. Louis, December A.-At midnight 20o cab drivers quit work because their em- ployers failed to pay higher wages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25

All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald En. graving Department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25

Church of the Advent-At the Church oI the Advent today the cele- bration of the holy communion will occur at 7:30 o'clock this morning. The regular Christmas services will take place at -- o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25

BOYCOTT RAISEDl
 Cincinnati beers are now "fair." I'M o erlein," the prince of beers, is on sale this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25

For Aldermen-Jim Green has an nounced his candidacy for alderman from the Ninth ward. He is a demo- crt, and expects to make a personal canvass of the voters of his ward. Solon Jacobs has announced for alder man in the Seventh ward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25
CITY ITEMS.

The Knights TempIar-Cyrene Com mandery No. 101, Knights Templar, James Esdale eminent commander, will meet in the asylum at Il o'clock today for Christmas observance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-25

Medical Society-The annual dinner of the Jefferson County Medical soci-' ety, which was scheduled for next Friday night at the Hillman hotel, has been postponed until the following Friday night.
The age-herald., 1902-05-11

Footpad-Your money or your life.
 Frightened C1ergyman-Oh! sir, here, take all I ha-a-a-ave, sir, but un- derstand, ple-e-ase, sir, that 1 do not give you this because I am frightened by your bludgeon. Oh! no, good sir, but because I would not have any mans soul scared with such crime as mu-u-rder, for the sake of the small amount in this wallet.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-09-12
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York, Sept 1.-THE street" ex-
rerienced a genuine surprise today when
the directors of the st. Paul road placed
the common stock on a per cent basis.
This was better by half Of per cent than
had been expected. The market. which
had been unsettled all day as a result Of
conflicting rumors regarding ST. Paul and
ar advance in call money TO l per cent,
closed very active but weak. The list
ceiving encouragement from London
where Americans alone were firm. Other
factors which made for higher prices
ere the government monthly crop report
and the wedding out on the previous day
of d number OF weak accounts. The most
noteworthy movement at the opening was
Baltimore & Ohio. The strength OF that
stock was explained later when II became
known that the directors OF the road had
authorized an issue Of extra common
stock to the amount of go, 5000 the is
sue carrying with 1t the right to subscribe
at par. In the same early movement
Louisville & Nashville. Denver & Rio
Crande Southern Railway. Reading.
hesapeake & Ohio and other eoalers.
Rumors later found to be false were re-
sponsible for a rise in Colorado Fuel,
which soon later lost its Improvement.
Initial dealings also showed better prices
for American Hide and Leather (newiy
listed; American Smelling, the local
fractions. Chicago Union Traction and
Tennessee Coal and Iron. Following this
movement st. Paul. which had been com
paratively unconspicuous. began 10 show
marked heaviness on proht-taking. fell
lowed by runners Of a dividend disap-
rcintment.
Traders seized the opportunity to sell
the list and further uncertainty was oc-
casioned by runners that the banks con
templated campaign against certain
kigh-priced industrials and pool stocks
as a whole. Business fell of materially
and conservative commission houses ad-
yised their clients to hold of for de-
cline. To add TO the general feeling Of
alarm. money on call was then being
rominally quoted as high as IS per cent
and was actually loaning at II per cent.
The knowing ones seemed altogether in
the dark regarding st. Paul and that
stock was in the throes % a selling
movement. The afternoon session
brought a slightly better tone but all
hands were waiting on ST. Paul and sup
porting orders in Western Union. Balti-
more & Ohio and several other stocks
helped &c steady the list Announcement
OF the dividend action on st. Paul caused
a rally OF more than , points in that
stock and the balances OF the list was
strengthened but not to any great de-
gree. ST. Paul on transactions in excess
% 500 shares registered net loss of
II points The days business va rather
narrow. though the total operations
amounted 10 over 100000 shares. oI-n-
don was again I moderate trader trars-
actions approximating 500 shares and
a gain on the selling side. There was no
demand for Baltimore < Ohio shares
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-09-12

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-09-12
SHIPPERS AND NOTES.

When everybody made UP their minds
that hogs were going down 10 about $500
they turned around and went up. Now.
that people are generally saying prices
sre going still higher. the bottom may
droe out OF the market some OF these
days.
There We're more cattle buyers on the
market yesterday than there were cattle
70 sell shippers who bring their cat
tie to this market are pretty sure to get
satisfactory prices
Deck Parsons was at the yards yester-
day talking horse to Ed Healy. He told
hsu that the fine roadsters down in West
Virginia and Pennsylvania were origi-
naiiy started from a cross Of Imported
Messenger with large mares with feet
about the size Of a half bushel. Ed never
knew that before.
Henry Steinkirchner Of Newton came
down with . car load of hogs yesterday
20 help the market out. he buys all the
hogs in Harvey county, nearly. He has
been In the business So long that people
Just load their hogs in wagons ana bring
them ia to him. ell does business on
a small margin and Harvey county farm
ers think he win pay them all their hogs
are worth
c. W Johnston Of Pond Creek and Mr..
Stephens OF Cashiou represented Okla
homa on the hog market yesterday and
they both got good prices for their hogs.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-09-12

On the Produce Exchange today:
Butter-Market firm. Creamery, 1513d
1izc; dairy, 15d2Nc.
Eggs-Firm. Fresh, 1S1zc.
Kansas City.
Kansas City. Sept. n-Close: Wheat
September. S57sG66c; December, 64s<
s47zc; cash. No. hard, &c; No. hard,
s314a65c; No ? red, 661zq6szsc; No. red,
e3ds4c.
orn-September, 5osd5Ozc; December.
24z4G54tc: cash, No ? mixed, 5Slkc: No.
white. 59c; No. 3 white. 5712qSS12c.
Oats-No. , white, SIC.
Rye-No. ,, s7G4sc
Hay-Choice timothy. ss.OoGs.5O; choice
prairie. 37.00a7.25.
Butter-Creamery 1sc; fancy dairy 16c.
Eggs-Fresh. &c.
Receipts of wheat, 13S cars.
st. Louis
st. Louis, Sept heat-Higher No.
?. red. cash. elevator. 66c; track. 6719d
Csc; September, &c: December. 67Asc; May
6eSe; No. hard. cdfoc
Corn-Eiigher. No. ?, cash. 5s11c; track.
5sisc: September, 5se; December. S7isd
S7Ac; May. 37Asc.
Oats-Higher. No :. cash, 2sl-c; track,
SOdS1c; stpeember. 2sa2911c; December,
2Sc; May. PC; No. white. 34d35c.
Rye-5oc.
New York.
New York, Sept. 11.-Butter-Receipts
$3.50 packages. Market firm. State dairy,
151D2oc; extra creamery, PIC; common to
choice creamery. 16d201Rc.
Cheese-Receipts. 1899 packages. Mar
ket steady Fancy large, colored and
white. 10c; fancy large new state fun
cream, colored and white, 1oc.
Eggs-Receipts, s,475 packages. Market
steady State and Pennsylvania. 21122c;
western candled, 1sieQ2lc: western IN
candled. 1762oc.
Sugar-Rav. steady. Fair refining. &c;
centrifugal. Sc test, SIC; molasses sugar.
CSC. Refined, steady. Crushed, 515c;
powdered, 475c; granulated. 4.65c.
Coffee-Duil No. Rio, 9-16c.
Enthusiastically. New Orleans, 500
4oc
Poultry-Alive, weak. Chickens. 1870
i4c; turkeys. 11f12c fowls. 1sc. Dressed,
weak Western chickens, 12G131zc; fowls,
western, 12G12kc; spring turkeys, 1Sc.