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The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
TENDER A BANQUET
TO EASTERN BUYER
Louis \. SeIig, Representative OF
Newman & IleyinsOn, HonOred by
His Fellow Workers.

Louis \. Selig, New York buyer for
the firm of Newman & LeYinson was
the guest of honor at a banquet ten
dered to him by the managers and
heads of departments of the firm on
Thursday evening, December II, at
the Poodle Dog Restaurant. Covers
were laid for twenty-five, and the COM
pany, including the members of the
firm, Messrs. w. ]. Newman. Benjamin
Newman and Richard Newman, par
took of a toothsome menu.
A c. Ballingall acted as POSTMASTER
and in pro. osing the toast of the even
ing. "Our Guest" alluded in fell
citous manner to the many sterling
qualities shown by Mr.. Selig and his
unfaiIing courtesy, which had endear-
ed him to all who come in contact
with him, whether in business or
otherwise.
Mr.. Ballingall then presented Mr..
Selig with a massive silver loving cup
from the lady buyers of the firm.
Louis Block, on behalf of the present
company, presented Mr.. Selig with a
handsome silver and crystal smokers
set, accompanying the presentation
and serious.
other toasts were: The Firm" re-
sponded to by w. j. Newman and b.
Newman: "Our General Manager" re-
sponded to by T. C. Wilson; The Of
fice," responded to by E. Boyle; "Our-
selves" responded to by G. st. ].
Bremmer. Songs were sung by Mr..
Ballingall, Mr.. Symes and Mr.. Brem-
mer. F. Mccarthy gave an excellent
imitation on the banjo.
A vote of thanks to the chairman
and postmaster, Mr.. Ballingall, and
Aud Lang Syne' brought the en-
joyable function to a close.
Those present We're: Messrs. L. n.
Selig, w. J. Newman, B. Newman, r.
Newman, T. c. Wilson, A. c. Bal
lingall. E. Boyle, ]. Mallon, d. Sichel,
A. Clark, f. Mccarthy, P. Craner A.
Nicholson, S. Bestandig. ]. II. Pick,
L. Block, I. G.. Cohn, ]. w. Lewenthal,
G. H. Candy, H. B. Symes, George st.
J. Bremmer, j. Frisch, G. Aurich and
f. T. O'Neill.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
THROWS LIQUOR
IN WIFE'S FACE
Actions of Attorney Andrew
Thorne Cause of an Appeal
to the Courts for Relief

The news that Grace C. Thorne had
secured a divorce from Andrew
Thorne, the attorney, became known
yesterday. The decree was granted
Saturday, October 3, by Judge Heb
bard on the ground of cruelty, the evi-
year Thorne struck and kicked his
wife and that numerous times since
their marriage he had thrown beer,
wine and water in her face. The rec
ords in the marriage license office re-
veal the fact that the Thornes We're
married November 27, 1900, the age of
the lawyer at that time being 81 and
that of his bride 26. Mrs. Thorne's s
maiden name was Conroy.
Sarah Arnold is suing Ernest Arnold
for divorce on the ground of cruelty,
alleging in her complaint that ever
since their marriage in November,
1901, he has abused her in such
shameful manner that her health has
been impaired. She says that last Oc-
tober, after abusing her on the public
streets, he left her standing alone in
shame and humiliation and that last
month he tore up their marriage IL
cense and told her he would fight any
one in the house who attempted to in
terfere with him. She Says further
that in November he compelled her to
pack his trunk, while he stood by and
cursed and abused her. On November
20, she says, he left her and has not
since returned.
Hattie de Wolf limerick, who was
married to o. limerick at Leominster
Mass, in 1895, wants a divorce on the
ground of failure to provide. She
charges that for more than a year
limerick has compelled her to depend
upon her relatives and friends for her
support.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
BOTKIN MURDER
TRIAL IS SET
attorney Knight Springs Sen
sation by Putting Executor
of Chief Lees on the Stand

A mild sensation was sprung in Judge
Cooks court yesterday morning by At
torney George A. knight when the
case Of Mrs. Cordelia Botlin, charged
with the murder Of Mrs. Mary Eliza
beth Dunning in August, 1898. was
called 10 be set for trial knight said
that z. A. Leigh. executor Of the es-
tate OF the late Chief Of Police Lees,
was In court and he desired to inter-
rogate him as 70 certain papers and
documents connected with the case
that he had found among Chief Lees
papers.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
POSTUM CEREAL.
ON THE BABY.
Conee Even the Babies Thrive On.

Coffee Even the Babies Thrive On.
The little daughter of a college presi-
dent was saved by the use of Postum
Food Coffee at a time when she coul.l
not take any solid food.
Baby's aunt says: My sister and her
husband (who is president of a college
in Georgia. visited me last Christmas,
and their little baby, two months old.
was very sick. 1 thought it was not
properly nourished, so / began feeding
1t on Postum, which have used in my
own home for years with such grand
results.
You would be surprised to know
how that little thing improved. Sister
had been feeding it on artificial food,
that did not agree with it. The baby
continued to get stronger all the time
we we're feeding her on Postum. and
when sister left here she took Postum
with her. for she feels certain that with
Postum to feed the baby on she is sure
of good. healthy, nourishing food
drink" Name given by Postum Co.,
Battle Creek, Mich.
Postum is made of the purest cereals,
with absolutely no medication what
ever. and when boiled according to di-
rections it is heavy with food value and
a great nourisher and rebuilder. as well
as a delicious drink. 1t is also specific
for all of the dozens OF different dis
eases caused by coffee. Trial proves
this.
Look in each package for a copy Of
the famous little book, THE Road to
Wellville."
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
MEDITERRANEAN
Is AFTER SMITH
Once Again Mrs. Chamberlain
Asks Court to Urge Realty
Agent to Use More Speed
WANTS HER ALLOWANCE
Seeks Citation Directing His
Appearance to Explain His
Failure to File Account

Judging by the document filed yes
terday by Ella ]. Chamberlain the
truce that was declared few months
ago in the legal battle between her and
her son-in-law, Butler Smith, the we'll
known real estate man. was but tenn
porary relaxation of hostilities. The
fight is now on again, and as before
Mrs. Chamberlain has fired the first
shot. She petitioned the court yes
terday for citation directing Smith to
appear and explain why he has not
rendered an accounting of the 800, 900
estate of his late wife. Ella Roberta
Smith. and why he has not paid to
Mrs. Chamberlain the sum of $125 a
month bequeathed to her in her daugh-
ter's will.
The fight between Mrs. Chamberlain
and Smith began during the lifetime of
Mrs Smith When she died last Feb
ruary Mrs. Chamberlain hailed her SON
in-Iaw before the Probate Court on an
order directing him to explain why he
did not file his wife's will. The will,
which is a Photographic document,
QraWn uQ a snort time DeIOIe mIS.
Smiths death, gave TO Smith all of her
large estate and directed him to pay to
Mrs. Chamberlain during the rest of
her life the sum of $125 month. Smith
finally produced the will and offered it
for probate. After lapse of several
DAYS Mrs. Chamberlain petitioned for
appointment as administrators, claim
ing that her sonin-law did not exer-
else sufficient haste in taking up the
control of the estate to suit her. This
evidently stirred Smith up, for he i'm
mediately filed a counter petition. Be
fore the rival petitions came UP for
hearing that of Mrs. Chamberlain was
dismissed and the coveted appointment
went to the real estate man. This was
last September, and since then yester-
days appearance of Mrs. Smith is the
only move she has made in the matter.
This. like all the other moves by her
in the matter, is prompted by the al
legged dilatOrv methods Of Smith.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
Neate Is Charged.

Leon B. Neate. ex-night clerk at the
Plymouth Hotel, who was arrested on
Wednesday afternoon by Detectives
Dinan and Wren in the pawnbroking
shop of Carr Bros, 516h Dupont
street, was booked at the City Prison
yesterday on two charges of burglary.
The complaining witnesses are Her
bert Thompson and Mrs. Brown, two
of the guests at the hotel. Several
other charges could be booked against
Neate, but the police think two will be
sufficient to hold him.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

See the Store in Its Holiday Attire.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

present the U. c. T. minstrels at the
Alhambra oTheater Wednesday even
ing, December 80. Besides the talent
Of the Commercial Travellers, the pro-
gramme will include a number Of pro-
fessiOnals.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

This TEA KETTLE, black, wrought
iron stand, solid brass quart kettle and as
bestos alcohol lamp, for $2.50-some very
fine designs at $3.50, $425, $4.75 and up
to SO.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

On September II Jupiter reaches his
greatest brilliancy. At this time he rises
at sunset and shines all night being by
far the largest star to be seen.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
rrarelers WIN Entertain.

Golden Gate Council No. so, United
Commercial Travellers of America, will
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

LOS ANGELES. Dec 19-James q. Gary
who forged the name Of Lucky Baldwin tc
two small checks. which he cashed. sen
fenced to-day to two years Imprisonment al
San Quentin by Judge Smith Of the Superior
Court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23
FAREWELL RECEPTION
 TO THE REV. DR, CURRY
Large Company Assemblies In ParIors of First Presbyterian Church to
 Say Goodbye.

The farewell reception to the Rev A. B. Curry, D. D., and Mrs. Curry was held in the parlors of the First Presby- terian church. Dr. Curry had been for many years the pastor of the First Pres byterian church until he accepted a call recently extended from the Second Pres byterian church of Memphis.
 The reception was given in the lecture room of the church. and there were prob ably several hundred members of the congregation and friends of Dr. Curry and Mrs Curry present to shake hands for the last time before they leave
 The reception was under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid society and the mem- bers composed the reception committee. The other committees were as follows:
 Refreshment Commttee-Mrs. William Hardie, Mrs. F. S. Shepherd.
 Decoration Committee-Mrs. James Me- Lester, Mrs. Frank Nelson, Mrs. Charles Locke, Mrs. c. A. Tyson and Mrs. Co., ram.
 The refreshments, consisting of cream, cake and coffee, were served in a small room which was appropriately decorated. The coffee was Tn charge of Mrs Solon Jacobs and Miss Sarah Luckie.
 Dr. Curry leaves tonight for Memphis. where he will preach his first sermon Sunday morning. His family will not leave for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23

Columbia s. C.. January 22.-Less than one hundred people. including the jury officers and witnesses, were present at ate inquest in the Gonzales trageoy, conduct ed by Coroner Green in the county court house tonight. J. ". Thurmond of Edge field, prosecuting attorney of the Fifth circuit, ex-Attorney General G. Duncan Bell. who has been called in to assist him, and C. L. Bleas of counsel for the de- fense, were present, but merely as spec tators State Senators Brown and Talbird, who were with Tillman when he fired the shot; J. F. Sims A. G. Lamotte County Physician Knowlton, who performed the autopsy, and Clerk of Court J. Frost Walker were examined.
 The verdict found in less than five min utes after the jury retired was plain statement that the deceased, N. C.. Gonzales. came to his death from a gum shot wound. inflicted by the hand of James H. Tillman on the 18th of January, 1903"
 Senator Talbird was the most important witness. New matter in his testimony
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23
LEGAL HOLIDAYS IN FEBRUARY.
Banks Will Open on Monday, February
 23, and Close Tuesday.

The banks of Birmingham will not be closed during Monday following the 22nd of February, Washington's birthday At the meeting of the Birmingham Clearing House association yesterday afternoon 1t was decided to open the banks for busi- ness on Monday in view of the fact that both Monday and Tuesday, February 2s and A, will be legal holidays. Tuesday. the 24th,. being Mardi Gras.
 If the banks were closed on Monday and Tuesday it would make three days sus- pension of business, and it was thought the work would be hard to manage during the other four days of the week.
 After a discussion it was decided to keep the banks open on Monday, the 2Sth, and observe the Tuesday holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23
PRESIDENT WILL NOT
 CONSIDER MANS COLOR

Macon, Ga, January 22.-Harry Still well Edwards, postmaster of Macon, re- turned today from Washington, where, with Col. W. H. Johnson, United States marshal for the northern district Of Georgia, he had gone to consult with the President with regard to the government service in Georgia.
 MT. Edwards, in an interview with the Macon Telegraph, says the President has decided tc issue a circular to all post masters Informing them that there will he debarred from appointment to office any perscn who may secure an indorse- IT ent for a valuable consideration, and dismissal from office any official who IT ay for valuable consideration give to an applicant for office his Endorsement.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23
THOMPSON CONFIRMED.
Senate Acted FavorabIy Yesterday
 The Collector Is Getting We'll.

A telegram to the Age-Herald from Washington states that the senate has confirmed the appointment of Joseph O. Thompson. brother of Congressman Charles W. Thompson, as collector of in ternaI revenue for the district of Ala bama. The collector is rapidly recovering from the smallpox.
 The dispatch also states that the ap- pointment of A. B. Kennedy as receiver of public moneys at New Orleans, and the appointment of William E. Howell as collector of internal revenue in the dis trict of Louisiana have been confirmed by the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23
CORONER HOLDS INQUEST
 IN THE GONZALES CASE

was that he first saw MT. Gonzales, who had approached within ten or fifteen rect and Tillman said: How are you, MT. Gonzales?' The latter made no reply put obliqued to the left, to the inside of the sidewalk, Tillman being on the outside. When he was almost on a line with HI man, and himself, Tillmap said; re- ceived your message" and almost ln- stantly fired. Talbird rushed to Con gales and exclaimed: This most stop" :.
 Gonzales said: Here I am, finish me- or something to that effect
 Senator Browns Testimony was sub-i stantlally what has already been pub lished as his statement.
 He had turned to speak to lady, did not see the shot fired, and heard nothing save the report of the pistol.
 J. F. Sims swore that his attention was first attracted by the report of the pistol and that he heard at about the same time Tillman say: "I received your message"
 He emphasized that the pistol shot first attracted his attention.
 Lamott's testimony bore chiefly on in-, cidents occurring immediately after the shooting when he went to MT. Gonzales assistance.
 Tillman has made no statement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23

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 Address Dr. '. n Holloway. l1odk See end avenue, Birmingham. Ala.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23
HIGHWAY RoBBERIEs.
Negro Held Up and Relieved of $5 rt Last Night.

Despite the fact that there are at pres ent three negroes convicted of highway robbery and sentenced to be hanged, and that there are several others In jail on a similar charge, the highwaymen who have been terrorizing Birmingham for several weeks past, are still at their work.
 Although the robberies have not been as frequent during the past two weeks as formerly, several have been reported to the police, and one or two arrests have been made. Wednesday night Alex VII. son, an employe of Alberts restaurant was held up and robbed of $5 as he was crossing the railroad tracks at Tenth ave. nue and Eighteenth street, North. Ht lives at 1924 North Eighteenth street ant was enroute home after quitting work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23
NEGRO SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK.
International Field Worker Here--A
 Meeting Announced for Today.

Prof. G. G. Marcus, international field Professor Marcus is employed by the In- ternational Sunday School association to work among the negroes. He is here for the purpose of organizing an Interna- tional Sunday School association for Jeff ferson county.
 All the ministers, Sunday school of- ficers, teachers and members of the diff ferent churches are earnestly requested to meet this morning at 10 o'clock at St. James c. M. E. church. There will be an afternoon service at o'clock and night service at 7:S0. All are requested to bring Bibles, tablets and pencils White persons who may be interested in this negro work are especially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23
EXALTED RULER COMING.
Will Be In Birmingham on the 2nd o
 Next Month.

George P. Cronk, exalted ruler of the grand lodge of the Benevolent and Pro- tective Oorder of Elks, will be in Bir- mingham on the second of next month and remain for day and night.
 Mayor Drennen received a letter from Mir. Cronk yesterday and in it he stated he would stop in Birmingham on his way from New Orleans to his home IT the letter he expressed desire to meet the Ellxs of Birmingham.
 It is probable that the Elks here will arrange a reception in honor of tn, grand exalted rulers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23
TEST CASE IN COURT. Judge Feagin Defines What consti- tutes Obstruction to Sidewalks.

Judge Feagin, In decision yesterday. defined his position in regard to what constitutes an obstruction of the side walks. He ruled that under the special acts the fruit dealers were allowed to oc- cupy three feet of the pavement for the sale of fruits and nuts. He also ruled that nothing else could be sold under the license to occupy the pavements.
 The case was against Alex Contos, a Greek fruit dealer. and he was repre- scented by B. M. Allen. The prosecution was represented by z. T. Rudulph and Escar Floyd. This was a test case, and a number of other Greeks have cases against them on the same charge. They have been given final order to move into the three-foot limit and also to conf1ne themselves strictly to fruits and nuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23

MT. Edwards says he has the Presi- dents permission to announce his policy in the following language:
 'The spirit of the constitution forbids that any man shall be refused office on account of race or color; 1t also forbids that any man shall ask office on account of race or color. The whole matter re- solves itself within the party back into a question of character. ability and fitness and of previous service or the indorse- ment of the community at interest. shall constitute the best test. Where a suit able member of the party cannot be found, the best man obtainable will be chosen"
 Mir. Edwards says that he takes this positive statement of the President to re- fer chiefly to communities where local of- fcials are to be appointed, and not 70 officers whose functions involve states and districts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23

Case Contlnued-The case against Charles R. Hale, charged with violat- ing the Sunday law by selling drink from the buffet of the Alabama club in the St. Nicholas hotel, has been postponed until next Thursday. The contention of the defendant will be that this is an incorporated club and that member has the legal right to get a drink on Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23
TRAIN IS
 DITCHED NEAR MEMPHIS

Harry Norton, engineer, Memphis
 John Mcdaniel, fireman, Water Valiey' Miss.
 J. P. Merrick. baggage master, fnllon
 Seriously injured: Frank Ethridge' iiai' clerk; Reuben Davis, mail clerk.
 The switch led into a siding of the man ufacturing company and, although open, ,, the lamp showed clear track. IL is claimed that the wreck was the work ol some misereant. The train was running at fair rate of speed when the accident occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23

Memphis. January 2s.-The fast passen- ger train of the Illinois Central from Memphis to New Orleans, which left the city at 1925 o'clock this (Friday) morn- ing, entered an open switch at the siding or the Florence Pump and Lumber com pany in the southern suburbs of the city, ditehing five coaches, fatally injuring three trainmen and seriously injuring two mail clerks. It is stated by the conduc- tor that no passengers were injured.
 Fatally injured:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23
DRS. DOZIER & CO. PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS AND FIX.
 PERT SPECIALISTS.

Treat successful ly all N e r V o u s, Blood, Skin. Rec tal V e n IT e al. Genlto- Urinary and Chronic Diseases, Female Complaints and Delicate Dis- orders of Men and Women. Nearly all operations of surgical character done WITHOUT PAIN to the pa- tient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23

Attended Mothers Funeral--L. Hoo yer, auditor of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, returned yesterday from the north, where he had been attending the funeral of his mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23

Marria age LIcenses-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to James Crews and Mamie Mims, John Walker and Belle Wooley, Charles P. Murphy and Mammie D. Trott, Richard A. Wingate and Laura c. Caldwell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-23
old sI stubbins.
Lewis Morrison.

This afternoon and tonight Lewis Morri- son, in the role of Mephisto in Faust" will draw crowded houses at the Jefferson theatre. The advance sale of seats has been very large.
 The Morrison version of Goethe's Faust has been a standard for twenty one years, and MT. Morrisons perform ance of Mephisto is conceded to be the finest exposition of this character to be seen upon the American stage.