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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
MORE USEFUL
Than vaselIne, Witch Hazel, and Far Superior to Same Is the New
 Product, Paracamph.

A Louisville chemist has succeeded in perfecting a new product known as Para camph, First Aid to the Injured, which is rapidly displacing the old fashioned household remedies. Paracamph Is a com bination of cooling, soothing. healing an- tseptic oils and is a perfect relieving and healing agent.
 Paracamph when applied opens the pores of the skin, goes direct to the seat of the ailment, drawing out the soreness, fever and inflammation by inducing per spiration It Is especially recommended for Rheumatic Swellings, Neuralgia, Ca tarrh, Cold in the Head, Sore Throat Group Sore Chest. Skin Troubles, Sore Feet and all forms of swellIngs or in- flamations. Paracamph Is an absolute preventive of blood poison, for which reason it appeals to every mother. A very attractive feature of this new product is that 1t will relieve and heal quickly Burns Cuts and Bruises without leav- ing ugly scars or blemishes.
 Paracamph contains no opium, nor phine or cocaine. It is c safe. clean, relia- ble household remedy. Every mother she uld keep a bottle in her home. It is only in 25c. Soc and $1.00 sizes. All good druggists handle Pa:acamph. If your dealer does not handle 1t, order direct. Sole manufacturers, The Paracamph Co.,, Louisville, Ky. U. s. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
AFRICAN METHoDIsTs.
Tenth Annual Session of the North
 Alabama Conference.

The tenth annual session of the North Alabama conference of the African Meth odist Episcopal Zion church convened yes- terday at noon at the Metropolitan Afri- can Methodist church, Bishop John W. Al stork, D. D., of Montgomery presiding
 After the organization the following of flcers were elected; The Rev. J. S. Jack son, secretary, and the Revs. N. D. Craw- ford and H. W. Mitchell assistant secre- taries. and the Rev. J. S. Lewis reported to the Birmingham papers.
 The general officers present at the con- ference are Dr. W. H. Coffe, G. L. Blacks well and Dr. NJ. R. Franklin of Phila- delphia; pr. John r. Moreland of Char lotte, N. C.. Dr. John N. Abby of Mem phls. A large number of visiting preachers are also in attendance from other states
 The sessions of the conference will be- gin at 10 a. m. every day and continue until p. m. each day that the conference is In session. A prominent preacher of the denomination will preach at the evening service, which begins at 7:30 o'clock.
 Two or three hundred delegates are att tending the conference. The membership of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion church in both the old and new world is estimated at 600 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
TWO LARGE PUMPS
 FOR WATER WORKS
BESSEMER WILL PROBABLY RE- cEIvE WATER THROUGH NEW MAINS BY JANUARY 1-PER- soNAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

Bessemer, December IA. Especial. )-The two large pumps for the new Bessemer Waterworks company arrived today and will be placed in position tomorrow. The new boilers have been installed, the en- zine room has heen completed and every , thing indicates that water over the new system will be pumped into Bessemer by January 1.
 The pumps are the latest improved yer, tieal style and have a pumping capacity of 100000 gallons of water a day The new boilers are the vertical safety style, and have 12O horse power each.
 The slxteen-inch mains that are being laid from the pumping station to the reservoir are about completed; also the 14-inch mains from the reservoir to the city. Work on the reservoir Is being pushed rapidly, but 1t Is estimated that 1t will not be completed until some time in the spring.
 The greater part of the old mains have been replaced by large ones and many ad- ditional mains have been laid. In all, the company now has about eighteen miles of mains The new siY-ineh fire plugs have arrived and are being installed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
HER ULTIMATuM.
Why She Objected to Papa's Matrl-
 monial Assistance.
From the New York Press.

From the New York Press.
 '"There is one thing I want distinctly understood" said the only daughter Of the household as she cornered her par ents and looked as though she were issu- ing a proclamation of war. T want no more interference in my affairs, so far as the young men are concerned. I'm old enough to exercise my own opinions. You two act as though you thought some young man was trying o marry the whole family, and that 1t devolves upon you to make a satisfactory selection. You have succeeded in running off two or three for whom 1 had a special liking, and now I call a halt. That's my ultima tum."
 See here Gladys, I'll not permit any such talk to your father. I guess we know what Is best for you, and we cer- tainly have your welfare at heart. I give you to distinctly understands
 "I do distinctly understand. You broke my last engagement by sitting at the table and telling George that I baked the hot biscuits that I never saw till they were served. One dose of them ruined his digestion, and I don't blame him for not risking his life with such supposed danger of constant menace"
 Then she fled in tears. and the pair went to upbraiding each other in a man. ner that tended to revive the old conun- drum as to whether marriage is a failure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
VENEERING.
How Wood Is Sawed For This Great
 Industry.

From the Indianapolis News.
 There is a great deal of so-called fur niture sold nowadays" said an Indian apolis dealer, "but large part of 1t is veneered This Is particularly true of parlor and ornamental furniture. Coarse and common furniture may be made of solid oak but fine furniture is almost in- variably veneered. This is because a much finer finish can be got from quar- tered oak veneer than from the solid wood. The grain comes out better, and 1t takes a higher polish. Where strength and durability are required the solid wood is used, but for surfaces veneering is preferable"
 Indianapolis Is the largest veneer man. ufacturing center in the world. There are seven factories here, and their com bined output is nearly equal to that of all the other factories in the United States. One makes speciality of quarter sawed white oak veneering.
 It also makes walnut, red oak, syca- more and maple veneer, but about 75 per cent of its output is quartered oak The sycamore used to be regarded as a com paratively worthless tree, but 1t works up well in veneering and finds many uses in the manufacture of furniture. It can be stained in imitation of cherry and other hard woods.
 There are two kinds of veneering sawed and sliced, but 1t takes an expert to tell the difference. The process of manufacture Is simple and interesting The logs, delivered at the factory in the rough, about thirteen feet in length, are first cooked in hot water vatts to make them soft and workable. It does not mat ter how green they are.
 After being thoroughly cooked they are placed on machines designed for the purpose and either sliced by a powerful knife the length of the log or cut by a circular saw into slabs about one-twen- tieth of an inch thick. These slabs are the full length of the log and when first cut are so pllable that they can be bent double without breaking. The uniform thickness or thinness of the slabs Is pre- served by action of the machinery and does not vary as much as a hairs breadth in the entire length of the slab. After the oned by steamlng. This requires only about twenty-four hours, and then they are ready for the market.
 Indianapolis veneering is sold all over the United States and in Canada. It is In gerat demand by car builders and fur niture manufacturers, especially oak veneering, which Is placed as finish on softer and cheaper woods. Some of the huge oak legs which come to the factories were from 250 to 400 years old These monarchs of the forest all come from In- diana, and the period of their growth reaches far back beyond the time when white men first entered this part of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Mrs. R. E. Booth Dies.

Tuscaloosa, December 14.-(Spe- cial)-Mrs. R. F. Booth, mother of Mrs. B. r. Giles, died at the Central college yesterday. where she had re- sided with her daughter for the past two years. Mrs. Booth was 66 years of age, and had been in feeble health for some while. She was formerly Miss Elizabeth Roper, and was married to Maj s. s. Booth, whose death oc- cured few years ago. She is survived by the following children: Mrs. B. F.. Giles of this city, Dr. w. R. Booth of Capbellton, Fla, F. G. Booth of Flu faula and c. F. Booth of Prattville. A brief funeral service was conducted by the Rev. c. H. Howard yesterday afternoon in the college parlors, after which the body was taken to Prattville, the old home of deceased,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
New York Establishments.
-om Harper's Bazar

From Harper's Bazar.
 Society has for some time opened it's arms-and pocketbooks-to the Orientals who have wandered to these parts and condescended to tell us of their religion, manners, and peoples. But 1t seems will ing to open its arms still wider. Now, to be in fashion. one must secure for an entertainment one of the charming rep resentatives of China and Japan to amuse ones guests. And what could be more delightful than to meet at luncheon a little Oriental lady of charming manners in the picturesque dress of her land, and to hear her tell-with a vocabulary that puts most of us to shame-of herself and her impression?
 Or we may be invited to spend very agreeable hour or two watching a small person from the cherry blossom land makes tea with her attendants, appoint ments, and costume for the occasion all perfect. It is an awe-inspiring sight; never after seeing it could anyone brew an ordinary cup without having a feeling of It's being almost sacrilege To be told how to arrange flowers, how the wonder full Japanese drawings are accomplished. or to be shown any other of the Oriental arts, Is equally interesting. and such pastime will score more for the hostess who furnishes 1t than her wines or viands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
IMPORTANT PLANT
 CHANGES OWNERS
ELLIS BROTHERS BUY AVoNDALE STOVE AND FOUNDRY WORKS AND WILL TAKE CHARGE AT oNcE-GooD CAPACITY.

The entire stock of the Ayondale Stove and Foundry company was purchased yesterday by Perkins Ellis. Thomas El- lis and Frank Ellis. The new manage ment will take charge of the plant at cnce The former owners of the industry were Joseph Brewer and John Mclean.
 About a week ago the stockholders were unable to agree among themselves and the Stove and Foundry company was placed in the hands of receiver, Pat rick Oliver being named as receiver.
 Since the organization of the company the plant las made a good record and has always been a paying investment. It employs sixty-f1ye men and has an out put of 200 stoves day.
 The new management will probably in crease the capacity of the plant in a short time Perkins Ellis and Thomas Ellis will reside in Birmingham and give their personal attention to the manage ment of the industry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
CARNEGIE WILLING
 TO GIVE TESTIMONY
Will Make the Trip to Cleveland as Soon as Ills Health VIII
 Permit.

New York. December 14-That Andrew Carnegie is willing to appear against Mrs. Chadwick when his health is inn proved. was made clear in statement given out today at MT. Carnegie's res idenee by his secretary.
 MT Carnegies only reason for remain ing at home this time. has already been given said the secretary Ills health will not admit of his taking the trip save at considerable risk. as his physician has said he is suffering from lumbago.
 He has been willing to make a de- position at his home, and later on his re- turn to Florida, he will lend his assistance and be present to testify at any subse- quent proceeding. such as a trial. when ever his testimony is needed His one and only reason for not going to Cleve- land now, Is that he is unable to stand the journey in this weather"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Rllou.

'The Lighthouse by the Sea" drew an audience of very fair proportions to the Bijou theatre last night, despite the in- element weather. The play is pleasing Bi- Sou patrons this week and is really a first class melodrama production. The plot is dnteresting' the comedy element well sus- Aained and the scenic effects unusually ealborate. There is a rain storm. a snow lstorm and a storm q sea, when the light house beacon is put out by the villains hnd is relighted by the heroine, who Nwalks across a clothesline from a cliff Wo the lighthouse tower. The cloud ef- Hects, play of lightning in the heavens and toss of the angry seas is all very realistic-so realistic in fact, that repeat. led curtains calls are in order The cast Els composed of players who acquit them. @elves we'll The Lighthouse by the kea" deserves the patronage 1t is receiv. nng this week
 1 There will be a matinee this afternoon aAnd the regular performance tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Personal and General.

The marriage of Miss Annie Bell Kenne- dy to MT. E. A. Shelfer will take place at the home of the brides parents. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. L. S. Handley.
 Tonight Prof. and Mrs. G H. Love- joy rendered a reception in honor of Mir. Shelfer and Miss Kennedy
 The ladies of the First Baptist church will give an entertainment tomorrow night at Library hail.
 The St. Agnes guild held an interest ing meeting this afternoon at the home of Mrs. w. D. Taylor.
 December 15, ". D. Lanier, circulation manager of the Age-Herald In Bessemer, will remove his office from the Grand hotel to the room on Second avenue ad- joining the postofflce.
 Attorney Henry C. Mead went to Nash vile yesterday to defend George Nich- olas. the Greek arrested in this city last week on ! charge of larceny
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
SOUTHERNERS MEET
 AT GREAT BANQUET
Southern Society of New York Gives Nineteenth Annual Banquet at
 the Waldorf-AstorIa.

New York, December 1A-Three hun dred sons of the south gathered in the main ball room of the Waldorf-Astoria tonight at the nineteenth annual dinner of the Southern society of New York. The boxes were filled with ladies, and relatives and guests of the diners.
 Enthusiasm was aroused by the playing of southern airs, the diners rising to their feet and cheering wildly when My Maryland" and Dixie were played
 Among those at the guests table with President Harrison, who presided, were Mayor Mcclellan, who responded to the toast "The City of New York;" Colonel Robert Bingham of Asheville, N. C., who told of "The past status of the south, the decadence of that status, and the reformation" George 8. Graham of Phil adelphia, whose theme was ''The South, My Country" and pr. E. A. Alderman of the University of Virginia, who spoke on "The Supreme Need of the South"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Tribute of Resnect.

| The following order was entered upor E&he record of the court As a tribute of respect to the memory hof that great surgeon, physician and lcitizen, Dr. w. E. B. Davis, in honor of Eswhom a monument IS this day to be tsunVeiled in Capitol park in this city. 1t E1s ordered that thic court do now stand bedjourned until o'clock tomorrow morn hsng
 It is further ordered that page 243 of Etne minutes of this court b. set aside flor the purpose of enrolling thereon the babove order.
 This December IA, 1904. \
 JOHN J. ALTMAN, Chancellor l hereby certify that the above Is true acopy from and of the minutes of the chancery court of Jefferson county, Ala sbama, page 243. J. w. ALTMAN.
 Register of said court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Characterised as Untrue.

New York, December 14.-When the latest statement of Mrs. Chadwick, tele- graphed from Erie. Pa., this afternoon was shown to member of the law firm of Black, Olcott, Grubs & Bonynge, it was characterized as untrue in every partic- ular, In so far as 1t related to Governor Black or Judge Olcott.
 ''The only connection this firm had with Mrs. Chadwick was fully explained in the statement given out by Judge O1cott,' it was said. S'It is true that Mrs Chadwick called this office by telephone some time ago and attempted to retain us to defend her in the actions brought against her, but we declined to have anything to do with the case"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Macabees Elect Officers.

At the regular review of Model tent No. E1 Knights of the Maccabees last night the following officers were named for the tensuing term:
 Ed Donaldson, sir knight commander;
 H. W. Going, sir knight lieutenatn com lmander; w. L. Jones, sir knight record Keeper; H. w. Ullman, sir knight finance Keeper; F. F. Gale, sir knight chaplain; J M. Walker. sir knight sergeant; Ben Ingram, sir knight master-at-arms; Clyde Sharpe, sir knight first master of guard J. Bondfield, sir knight second master of guard Lee Merrill, sir knight sentinel; tJ R. Whittle, sir knigat picket.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

In the probate court yesterday these marriage licenses were recorded
 M. w. Lewis of Rosedale to Miss Annie E. Higgins.
 w. l. Martin of Johns to Miss Lucy Deaten.
 J, N. Wood of West End to Miss Sadie Dunabie.
 Iverson l.. Mackay of Marion to Miss Jessie May Hawkins.
 Thomas A Tow of Vivian to Miss An nie Shivers.
 Walter D. ripper of Covington to Miss Alberta I. Bean.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15

a hotel under bail. I could not hire men enough to protect me from the affronts of these people.
 T shall stay with Sheriff Barry at least until the bankruptcy case is settled.
 Tonight I received a CT from Dr. Chadwick written in Paris. He assures me of his belief in my innocence. and said he was wiring that day to learn particu- lars"
 This cablegram was given out by the Associated Press one week ago last Sum day through Philip Carpenter, New York counsel for Mrs. Chadwick:
 Mrs. Chadwick continued:
 '1 believe Dr. Chadwick sailed today from Liverpool on a White Star steamer, so that within ten days, if this report be true, he will be by my side. I will not believe the doctor has been correctly quoted by some of his interviewers, but when the time comes, people will know exactly what he means.
 "The statement that he cabled to peo- pie in New York for funds is too ridicu- lous for utterance. He is plentifully sup piled with money.
 Since talking with an attorney and with the sheriff, I am convinced that I owe to my friends to tell my side of the story. I had hoped to give this out in a day or two, but as I have two very important matters to come up immediate ly. I may be delayed a little"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
PRATT CITY BOARD
 MEETS TONIGHT
THE LICE JE SCHEDULE FOR 1905 WILL BE ADOPTED BY THE CITY couNcIL-PERsoNAL AND GEN. ERAL NEWS.

Pratt City, December 14-(Special) 1.-The lmayor and aldermen will meet in special ieesslon tomorrow night for the purpose 'of adopting a license schedule for 1905.
 A special committee has been at work ion going over and rearranglng the li- Ecense schedule of 1904. At the meeting Iof the council Monday night, the regular gtime for passing the license ordinance, lthe matter was deferred until Thursday might on the request of the committee. It is understood that the committee twill recommend very few changes in the kpresent license schedule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
An Awful Jolt.

From the Chicago News.
 Dudeleigh-I-aw-begin to think-aw- weally ought to get mawwied, doncher know.
 Hammersly-Well, I can see no reason why you shouldn't. Now that it is leap year, why don't you pick out some good man and propose to him?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Inspection By City Officials.

Decatur, December 14-(Special)-Y terday the North Alabama Traction com pany gave a free trolley ride to the city officials of both Decatur and New De- catur. A trip was taken over all the lines to East South and West Decatur and to Decatur and South Highlands. The trip was given in order that the city officials might inspect the extension of the lines in East Decatur and the South IIi.,hia nd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
TENNESSEE co. TO EXTEND
 $2OO,OOO ON STEEL PLANT

its special work 1t will be utilized for or dinary steel making purposes.
 The open hearth buildings will be ex- tended and the necessary additions for producing capacity will be made.
 The soaking pit building will be ex- tended and an electric stripper will be installed. The number of soaking pits will be increased. The new work will mean an expenditure of about s2oo,0OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
House pamaced By Fire.

Shortly after noon yesterday the roof of the residence of J. A. Bauer on Avenue F between Twentyfifth and Twenty-sixth streets, was badly damaged from fire which originated from a spark from the chimney.
 The damage was about $500, fully cov- cred by insurance. The house. which is a two-story frame. is the property of the Birmingham Realty company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Personal and General.

The Young Ladies' Aid society of the First Methodist church will entertain Fri nay evening at the home of Mrs. J. w. Waltersdorf On East Highlands.
 Miss Nan Conif has returned from a visit to Palos.
 The T. F. M. club was delightfully."- en- fertained this afternoon at the home of Mrs James V. Brown on Highland ave- hue.
 MT. George Donaldson of Childersburg is khe guest of relatives in Pratt City this 4week
 Miss Mamie Yarti oush of Prattville is khe guest of relatives in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15

The Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company will make extensive improve ments at it's steel plant at Ensley within the coming year. It is authoritatively stated that the following things will be done:
 Construction of one furrs ee of large capacity for melting skulls and heavy scrap. When 1t is not used for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Work Is Beuun.

Work has been commenced on the steel bridge that the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company is to build oyer the South Bessemer car line in Aouth Bessemer. The work of laying the stone culverts on each side of the car line track is already under way
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
To Double Plart's Capacity.

J. R. Day is making preparations to double the capacity of his stove foundry that was built last month. So great Is the demand for the grate stoves the plant is turning out, that it has been made necessary to enlarge the industry.
 The stove that is being manufactured was patented by MT Day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Out of the Mouths of Babes.

From the Chicago News.
 Nellie (aged five)-Mamma, do you real ly and truly love me.
 Mamma Ca widow)-O- course I do dear.
 Nellie-Then won't you please marry the man who owns the candy store?
 Little Margie-Mamma, do you think grandpa has really gone to heaven?
 Mamma-Certainly, my uear.
 Little Margie-Well. I guess he sneaks out once in a while to smoke his pipe.
 Now, sir, ,"said the indignant mother to her naughty five-year-old son. I'm going to give you good whipping"
 If you'll cut 1t out mamma, re1oined the diplomatic youngster. "In use my influence with papa to get you new sealskin sack
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Governor Black Is Her Friend.

Erie, Pa., December 1.-The Devere matter was pressed upon Mrs. Chadwick as her train sped westward today. She said:
 "I have refused positively to discuss even with MT. Carpenter this De We're matter. That will all be taken up in a statement which I will give out"
 When will you give out the state ment?'
 T have it all prepared. I may give 1t out tomorrow. or may not give 1t out for a month. It has been stated that Governor Black is through with my case. That Is untrue. I had an appoint ment with him a week ago in his office, but was unable to keep 1t on account of illness. I will not say what this ap- polntment was for, except that 1t did not concern financial matters.
 Tt has been reported that Judge ol- colt has said that he has had no business dealings with me since last March. had a very pleasant letter from him last September"