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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
PRATT CITY READY
 TO CELEBRATE DAY
CHRISTMAS WILL BE GENERALLY
 OBSERVED, AND ALL THE STATE CONNECTS WILL BE GIVEN AN
 ELABORATE FEAST.

Pratt City December 22.-(special)- Christmas will be appropriately observed in Pratt City. Business will be suspend ed and the mines will be closed down, and services will be held at some of the churches.
 The postoffice will be closed the en- tire day, with the exception of an hour or two in the morning. The banks will close during Churstmas day and the stores will close for half a day. A num- Der of industries will suspend operations for the day.
 Special services will be held at the First Baptist church, and at St. Cath erine's mass will be held at 6, 6:3O and 1O:3o a. m. The First Presbyterian church will give a Christmas tree to the young people. The ladies' auxiliary of St Catherine's church will also have a Christmas tree.
 The convicts at the state prison will be generously remembered by the state. They will be given holiday and an elab- crate barbecue consisting of pork, nut ton and beef. The convicts at No. 2 and Flat Top will be feasted The total number to be fed will be S10, 530 at No. and 1S0 at Flat Top. In addition to the barbecue the prisoners will be provided with various kinds of fruits. It is esti- mated that the feast will cost the state between $200 and $250.
 Several Christmas balls and entertain ments have been arranged to take place for this week. The grand masque1 ade ball at the city hall on December 2S will close the Christmas festivities.
 
 Missing Horse Not Found.
 Nothing has as yet been heard from the horse of Harris X Lovelady, that was sto- len by an unknown person last Wednes- day. At the time the horse was ridden away it was hitched in the front of the house of E. R. Dickerson, who was eat ing his dinner. The man mounted the horse and started in the direction of Ensley. All search for the horse and the man has proven futile
 The Christmas sale that is being con- ducted by the ladies of the First Bap- tist church continues to grow in inter- est. The cafe department, where dainty lunches and hot drinks are being served at all hours, is proving the most popular feature. number of the Christmas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
TUSCALOOSA NEWS.
The Death of Harry Lute Causes Gen.
 eral Sorrow.

Tuscaloosa, December 22.-(Special.)- J. All Tuscaloosa was palned this morning to learn of the death of Harry Lute, street, after an illness of five days of appendicitis Mir Lute was a member of the firm of the Lute & Walker Decorat- ing and Painting company. He was ge- nial kind-h hearted and held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He came from Ohio to Tuscaloosa six years ago, and is survived by a wife. He was a member of the Elks of this place.
 The announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Miss Hannah Stewart of Ma rion and. M. c. Webb of Demopolis is learned here with much interest by the many friends of the bride, who has been frequent visitor to the city. The we'd ding is to take place on January Q
 The theatrical company, "The Green Eyed Monster,' which was organized here last week under the management of Mcdowell & Robertson, has gone to Greensboro, where they are to open their season. Victor Walker and Chelsea No- len of this city are members of the com pany.
 President John w. AbercrOmb1e Of the University of Alabama has returned from Anniston where he attended the teach CTS institute.
 Miss Ethel Stringfellow, who has been attending the Noble institute at Annlston. is at home for the holidays
 Edward Cox of Carrolton, member of the law department of 19O3 is a visitor to the city.
 John Mcqueen. of the law class, has re- turned from Baton Rouge, where he at tended the annual meeting of the South ern Intercollegiate Athletic association.
 Prof and Mrs. E. B. Kay have gone to Ohio to spend the holidays with Mrs Rays parents. Prof. Kay will visit Washington during his absence in the in- terest of the engineering department of the university.
 Mrs. Victor Friedman and children have gone to Nashville to attend family re- union being held at Mrs. Friedman's old home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
ONE OF DR. CUPID'S PRESCRIPTIONS.

That Love sometimes cures disease is a iact that has recently been called to the attention of the public by a prominent physician and college professor. In some nervous diseases of women, such as hys' tcria, this physician gives instances where women were put in pleasant frame or nind, were made happy by falling in love, ana ID consequence were cured of tneir nervous tfoubles-tlie weak, nervous sys- ten toned and stimulated by little Dr. Cupid = became strong and vigorous, ai- most without their knowledge. Many woman is nervous and irritable, feels drag Zed down and worn out, for no reason that she can think of She may be ever 30 much in love, but Dr. Cupid fails to cure her. In ninety nine per cent; of tnese cases it is the womanly organism wnicn requires attention; the weak Dack, oiszy spells and black circles about the eyes, are only symptoms. Go to the source oi tne trouble and correct the irregularities, tho drains on the womanly system and the other symptoms disappear. So sure of 1t is the Worlds Dispensary Medical Associa- ton proprietors of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. that they offer $500 reward for a-ot,1eu who cannot be cured of leucos- rhea. female weakness, prolapsus, or fall ina of the womb. All they ask is fair and reasonable trial of their means of cure.
 Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets clear the complexion and sweeten the breath, they cleaiise andregulate the stomach, liver and bowels and produce permanent benefit and do not react on the system. One is gentle laxative.
 uThc Common Sense Medical Adviser is cent free, paper bound, for aI one-cent stamps to pay expense of mailing only. Send 3I stamps for cloth-bound copy.
 Address, Worlds Dispensary. Buffalo, NY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Weddings Announced.

Huntsville, December 2-((Special.)- Cards have been received here announce ing the approaching marriage of Thomas w. Jones. formerly of this city. and Miss Mary Fields Banks, daughter of Mrs Louisa Banks of Decatur. The marriage will be solemnized in the First Presby- terian church of Decatur on December 90. Cards have been issued to the marriage of Miss Olivia Estelle Pettus, daughter of Mrs. Allie A. Pettus of Monrovia, and MT. Percy F.. Lewis of Monrovia. The wedding will occur on December 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Another Anniston Marriaoe.

Anniston, December 22.-(Special. )-Wil- liam Thrasher and Miss May Swinford of McFall were married at the home of the Rev. A. A. Hutto yesterday afternoon. the Rev. Hutto officiating. MT. Thrasher is the son of MT. J. T. Thrasher, the con- tractor, and is engaged in business with his father. They left immediately after the ceremony to visit relatives in JCle- burne county
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Social and Personal.

Miss Livie Bird leaves tomorrow for Monticello Fla, where she will spend the holidays with relatives.
 J. D. Maven and Edwin Gallagher of Carnegie, Pa, were visitors to the Steel City today.
 A. J. Parks of Washington, D. C., Is in the city looking after business interests.
 W. J. Dean of Birmingham is visiting In Ensley today.
 C. Stubbs of Atlanta is in the city on business.
 John W. Kicks of Birmingham was in town few hours today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
w. M. GARRETT DEAD.
Was Tax Assessor in Lowndes County
 and Widely Connected.

Letohatche, December 22. Especial J. W. M. Garrett, for eight years tax as- sessor for Lowndes county and one of the most widely connected citizens of Lowndes county. died here this evening at the age of 70 years.
 MT. Garretts record in reconstruction days is matter of history. MT. Gar rett leaves surviving him Mrs Shackel- ford of this place, Mrs. J. F. Holmes of Fort Deposit, Dr. R. H. l.. Garrett of Sellers, A. R. Garrett and Miss Mary Garrett of this place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Social and Personal.

The Pratt City public schools will close tomorrow afternoon for the holidays. The schools will resume again on Jan uary 4.
 J. R. Lowery left this afternoon for Cullman, where he will spend the holi- days
 S. J. Lane of Athens, Ga., was in the city a few hours today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Will Make Donations.

Gadsden. December 22.-(Special )-The Elks lodge of this city will on Christmas day make donations to the poor. Their charity fund for the Christmas dona- tions is over $500. and it will be used for the poor of the city. Food, clothing wood. coal and anything else will be given all deserving persons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Social and Personal.

Dr. w. F. Hunt has recovered from his recent indisposition and is now able to be at his place of business.
 Prof. L. A Fealey of Cullman is spending the holidays with his Bessemer relatives.
 MT. and Mrs. w. H. Dennis expect to leave Thursday for Hopkins, Ky. where they will spend the holidays with rela- tives.
 J. O. Ginespy of New York was a visitor to the Marvel City today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
BESSEMER WILL
 TAKE 4 HOLIDAY
CHRISTMAS WILL BE GENERALLY OBSERVED AND MERCHANTS ARE DOING A GOOD BUSINESS. NEWS OF THE DAY.

Bessemer, December 22.-(special.) )-The People of Bessemer are getting ready to enjoy themselves Christmas. All business will be practically suspended Christmas trees will be in vogue and some of the churches will observe the day with appro- priate services. The business houses will be closed the greater portion of the day. and some of the industries will give their men day off. The banks will observe the day by closing, and the postoffice will re- main open only from to 9 o'clock in the morning.
 The public school will close tomorrow and will not resume again until January 4. Tomorrow. at 12 o'clock. the pupils of the first and second grades will have Christmas tree. One of the most enioya- ble events of the holidays promises to be the annual Christmas tree given by the Bessemer Elks. On this occasion many hearts are made happy.
 The churches will do their parts to make Christmas memorable. The Presbyterian Sunday school will hold it's annual enter tainment and Christmas tree Thursday evening at Library Hall. The committee on arrangements have prepared pleasant programme for the evening. The Epworth League of the First Methodist church will give a free entertainment on Friday night at the home of Mrs. N. T. Hart. on Sec ond avenue. The money received will go to the pipe organ fund. The Young Peo- ple's Union of the First Baptist church will give a missionary tea" at their reg ular meeting, next Monday night.
 Merchants Are Busy.
 The volume of business done by the merchants this Christmas has eclipsed aii former records. Every day this week the streets have been crowded with shop pers. Several fireworks stands have been placed on the streets In front of the houses selling fireworks and toys and they have been doing a rushing business. The merchants have put on extra forces of clerks and the trade tomorrow and Thursday. it is thought. will be the largest of any during the holidays, large num- ber of turkeys and quantities of fruits and nuts have been shipped in the city and are being rapidly sold
 The Salvation army is preparing to give its regular Christmas feast. All the week it has had pots placed at the street cor ners with one of it's members soliciting contributions for the feast.
 Merchants to Meet.
 The Merchants association held meet ing last night, transacted regular routine business and elected officers for the en- suing year. The officers elected were: President l. A. Lewis; secretary and treasurer, W. H. Dennis
 Negro Boy Hurt.
 will Young. a negro mule boy at Sloss mines, was knocked down and run over by a car yesterday afternoon. The car ran over his leg badly mashing it, and 1t will probably be necessary to amputate the limb
 Liquor Companies to Combine.
 The Sid Marks Liquor company and the Bessmer Liquor company will com bine the first of the year. The new stand will be in the stores occupied by the Marks Liquor company on Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Marriage at Anniston.

liam Bryant and Miss Harriett Thrasher were married Sunday afternoon at the residence of the Rev. A. A. Hutto in the presence of a few friends, the Rev. Hutto officiating. They will reside on South Constantine avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
LANE IS HOPEFUL
 OF A FINE EXHIBIT
PRESIDENT OF THE ALABAMA
 WORLDS FAIR EXHIBIT ASSO- CLAYTON SAYS HE NOW HAS
 ASSURANCE OF ENOUGH MONEY

Huntsville, December 22.-(Speeial)- bama Worlds Fair Exhibit association, said in an authorized interview today:
 q have assurances of enough money to make Alabama a creditable exhibit, pro vided promises are kept. l have promises of money from Madison, Jackson, Colbert, Morgan, Limestone, Cullman, Jefferson, Montgomery, Sumpter, Mobile, Dallas, Lauderdale, Pike, Calhoun. Butler and a dozen or more others, and will get money, perhaps, from several other counties. I regret to state, however, that it appears that I will have to go in person to get this money The aggregate amount pledged is enough to provide an exhibit and build a home
 Jefferson county practically disposes of the mineral exhibit. I have hoped that Governor Jelks would allow the agrlcul tural department to take care of the agri- cultural exhibit. Mobile will take care of the oyster and fish exhibit and Jackson county will present lump of coal that will make Jefferson and Walker tremble in their boots, also fine lumber exhibit. I have induced Professor Charles c. Thatch of Auburn to look after the edu- cational exhibit as soon as funds are available The lumber men will be lib- eral to the Alabama home and will make contributions to the exhibit, so that 1t will not be so expensive on this account.
 'The freights and transfer matters alarm me I have kept down every possi- ble expense, and one hundred dollars will cover every expense to this date. l am proud of my home county. Madison will distinguish herself in her cotton factory and textile exhibit. It will be the peer of Jefferson's Vulcan. The textile exhibit from our state promises to be well cared for The agricultural, mineral, lumber, industrial or manufacturing exhibits will constitute our four leaders, the first being of greatest importance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

ladies still have some valuable gifts on hand. The sale closes Thursday night.
 The Pratt City Maccabees held a large ly attended meeting tonight and elected officers for the ensuing year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
WATCHES AT GOING PRICES.

Twenty-Five years gold-filled ladys watch, with Waltham. Elgin or Hamp- den movement, at $1450.
 J. LOWINSOHN,
 1921 Second Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

A beautiful calander given to every customer visiting our store during the holi- days. A. & F. Tea Go,
 1919 Second Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
Pictures, Picture Frames. HAGOOD- ANDERSON co.

Closing out sale of Fire works, New York cost. Everybody come. Birming- ham Fireworks Co., l72O First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
DIAMONDS OF GOOD VALUE,

Mounted in ring, stud or brooch. at bar gain prices. J. LOWINSOHN,
 1921 Second Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23

Gentlemen's Card Cases. Bill Rolls, Bill Books and Pass Books. FAC SMITH STATIONERY co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-23
WILL RESUME WORK
 ABOUT JANUARY 1
ROD AND WIRE MILL OF ALABAMA STEEL AND WIRE co. AT ENS- LEY EXPECTED SOON TO BE IN OPERATION.

Ensley. December 22.-(special) )-The large rod and wire mill of the Alabama Steel and Wire company will resume work on or about the first of the year. P. Day, the manager of the mill, it is stat ed, has received orders to make prepara- tions to start up the plant as early as practicable.
 This does not come as a surprise, as it has been known for sometime that the mill would resume work at the begin ming of next year. Several high officials of the company have visited the city dur ing the past two weeks and with their visits the rumors of an early resumption came hot and fast.
 The company, it is said, have a consld- erable amount of steel on hand, enough to keep the plant busy until the steel plant at Gadsden begins making steel which will probably be in about three months
 As the mill has been closed for some time, it will, perhaps, take two or three weeks to get everything in readiness to resume work. At the farthest however, the mill will be running in full blast in three weeks.
 otoVe ADout completed. The work of repairing the stove of No. furnace, that was blown up last Sat urday by an over-pressure of air, is about completed.
 At the time the explosion occurred con siderable confusion was caused in the furnace yards. Seven men were slightly injured and considerable damage done to the stove. Several steam and air pipes were cut and it was found necessary to close down all the furnaces at the time
 The work of repairing was rapidly push ed, and in a short time the furnaces with the exception of No. l. were ready to re- sume. Forty boilermakers from Birming- ham have been at work on the stove night and day since last Saturday, It is esti- mated that the work of repairing will be completed tomorrow
 Mayor Scott Continues III.
 Mayor Scott still continues quite i'll at his home on Avenue E. The mayor has been confiened to his room for the past week with severe attacke of la grippe In his absence today Alderman MeIn- tyre acted as mayor pro tenn and dis pensed out justice in a graceful manner.
The Washington times., 1903-08-12
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Harry C. Edley. %, and Emma c.
Allen, p.
Sylvester ]. Martin, "a, Pittsburg, Pa,
and Jeanette Terrell, %, District OF Co
lumbia.
Julia Y Menefee. %, and Efie NJ. Brad
field, "a.
Charles H. Ehrhardt, 43, and Rosa c.
Buchler, 35.
Edgar A. Jones. SO, Manchester. Va, and
Oracle Reed Roach. %. brakes Branch.
Va.
Joseph L. Rosenberg, p, Clifton Forge.
Va, and Efie H Kanter. IS. Harrisburg.
Pa.
Charles A. Weston, 2S, and Laura B.
LaFon. %, both of Richmond. Va.
Wesley B. Jackson, 81, and Minnie V.
Mansfield, II.
Charlie Cosmon, %. and Gertrude Dor
sey. 19.
George Matthews, p. and Lizzie
Mitchell, %.
John J. Mack, %, and Katie Jefferson.
81
Eugene W. Staples, IS, District OF Co
lumbia. and Mary l. CIeaves. 81, New
port. R. l.
Harry D. Barker. "a. and Lucy B. Wer-
den, p.
John R. De Graffenreid. %, and Maggie
Wilding, IS.
The Washington times., 1903-08-12
FATHER OF MRS. HANSEN
RESIDES IN BROOKLYN
Friend Writes That Relatives Would
Reclaim the Body.

Captain Boardman received a letter
from Brooklyn last night. containing
the first definite information received
concerning the history of Mrs. Hansen.
the suicide, since the discovery of her
body. The letter follows:
We read in the morning papers of
the finding of the body OF Mrs. Rather
Inc La Morite Hansen. Mrs. Hansen has
a father and dear friends here who are
inexpressibly shocked at this tragedy,
not having had the least surmise of any
trouble between her and her husband.
l write at the insugation of this father.
who is feeble and aged, to know what
can be done by him under the circum-
stances within his limited means. II
Mrs. Hansen has already been buried by
the authorities, can her body be sub
sequently reclaimed. as is his wish, and
can you give an approximate idea of
the cost of so doing. and any other in
formation relative to the subject. Please
send reply to S. A. WELLER,
$3.50 Leonard Street, Brooklyn"
Captain BOaTdman has replied to this
letter, giving the desired Information,
and then turned the communication
| over to Acting Coroner Glazebrook An
effort will be made to procure more def
mite information concerning the woman
now that her friends have been located.
The report that Mrs. Hansen's father
has been located in Brooklyn, n. Y, is
generally discredited in Georgetown, as
frequently Mr.. Hansen was heard to say
around the Office that his wife's father
died shortly after she left school.
The fact that Mrs. Hansen left note
/
tives, also discredits this. The day after
her husbands disappearance, she told
Justice Paine that her father died when
she was a young lady. and that she had
| not had happy day since his death.
The Washington times., 1903-08-12
RUBLOFF WORKED GRAFT
ON SEVERAL COLORED MEN
Man Arrested at Instigation of wash
lngton POST Had a Number of
Victims.

H. Rubloff. who was held in 81 500 bond
on charge OF false pretenses preferred
by Tony Richardson. OF the Washing
ton Post" Monday, was IN court again
yesterday.
1t developed that the Post is not
the only complainant against Rubloff.
For some time he has been employed by
the National Trust Company. with
offices in the Star and Warder buildings.
TO solicit subscriptions to stock. Detec-
tives Hartigan and Helan discovered
that Rublof has conducted several
negroes to these offices, telling them
that they were his, and offering them
employment. He said that he was con
Quoting a slot machine business. and
for a deposit of IS 'as an evidence of
good faith he would give them jobs.
Negroes who put up the deposit"
were James Mckinney. of 81 L Street
northwest; Eugene Griffin and Jesse
Abbott, the latter a fourteen-year- old
boy. who was to collect the money from
the machines. The first two named were
to deliver them. Lewis Mckinney and
Arthur Staten were to meet Rublof on
Saturday night and give him 50 each,
but at that time Rublof was under ar
rest These several charges were pre-
ferred against RubIoff, and will be
heard on Friday.
The Washington times., 1903-08-12
JUSTICES OF PEACE
OBJECT TO REDUCTION
Protest to Commissioners Against Alb
breviation of Salaries

Ten justices Of the peace have fled
a protest with the Commissioners
against reduction OF their salaries
from $4,000 to $4,000 per annum- The
protest is directed against the provi-
sion OF the act making appropriations
for the expenses of the District for the
current year by which they cannot re-
ceive compensation. they claim. at a
rate to exceed $4,000 per year.
The justices are Charles ]. Bundy, Jr-,
Samuel c. Mills, Samuel r Church. l.
c. strider, Lewis 7. O'Neal. Henry Ran
dali webb. II. E. Paine. Robert II. Ter
rell. Thomas H. Callan. and E. NJ. Hew-
lett.
In their protest they claim the law
entities them to compensation at the
rate of $4,000 per year, that being the
salary affixed to their Office. They
claim they are advised by counsel, and
the protest against the payment of
lower salaries. while they are accepted,
is meant to preserve their rights.