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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
BLACKMAN IS HELD
 ON INCREASED BOND
CHARGES AGAINST HIM IN ONE COURT DISMISSED AND JUDGE FEAGIN INCREASES BOND IN AN. OTHER CASE.

D. B. Blackman, who was brought back from Atlanta on a charge of embezzle- ment is out on bond The charges against him in Justice Benner's court have been settled, but he will be compelled to answer a charge of swinding. brought by J. F. Washington, a negro. Washington charges that Blackman, in company with John Hurd, a negro, swindled him out of $S by the old watch trick.
 The swindling charge was scheduled to be heard before Judge Feagin in the police court yesterday afternoon. but was con tinued until next Tuesday. At the time of the continuance Blackman was out on s10O bond, which was raised to $50 by Judge Feagin. The bond was furnished and the accused given his liberty.
 The negro Hurd, who is now in the city Jail charged with being implicated with Backman in the swinding of the negro Washington, acknowledged to De- tectve Hamilton that he was with Black. man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
FORNEY RECEIVES WOODWARD'S
MAYOR OF ATLANTA EXPLAINS THE PLANS FOR TAXING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES IN THE GATE CITY.

Alderman John C. Forney received the following letter yesterday from Mayor J. G. Woodward of Atlanta. explaining the system of taxing the public utilities in that city:
 Atlanta, Ga, November 27, 1905 John C. Forney, Birmingham. Ala
 Dear sir: Yours of the 22nd received. In answer would say that the city of Atlanta in 1902 made contracts with the utility companies-street railways. electric light ing plant and steam heating all in one company, by which the city for the first three years received one per cent of the gross receipts; the next twenty years, two per cent, and the balance of the franchise three per cent.
 I am constrained to believe that proper regulations for the control of such things, giving the people the benefit of good ser vice. and reasonable percentage for the use of thoroughfares, is preferable to municipal ownership. Most respectfully,
 U. G. WOODWARD, Mayor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
FORMAL CALL ISSUED.
United Labor League to Meet In BIr-
 mingham on January 7.

The following official call of the United Labor League of Alabama has been issued:
 Birmingham Ala, November 20, 1905
 To all labor organizations in the state of
 Alabama:
 In accordance with the constitution of the United Labor League of Alabama you are hereby notified that the second annual convention of the United Labor League of
 Alabama will be held in Bar Tenders hall. 22R North Twentieth street, in this city on the nrst Sunday in January 1906, at 10 q. m Each labor organization is request ed to elect and send one delegate The
 united Labor League is organized first, Tor the purpose of defending trade union- ists from malicious prosecution under the so-ealled anti-boycott law and to test the constitutionalty of sail. law; second to take such political action as would be to the best interest of the working classes throughout the state. and incidentally to
 aid in the registration of the working
 classes. as required by the election laws
 Of the state, and to insist upon the pay ment or poll taxes on or before the first
 day of February of each year If this be not done, large part of our people will be dlsfranchised
 The work of the league so far has done much good for organized labor We have spent considerable time and funds in de- lending union men in different parts of - "h't s' i'i' HUI one mas been 1 convicted. It is especially important at
 this time that we have an enthusiastic
 meeting on the first Sunday in January We urge all unions and central bodies to
 send one delegate to this convention. Delegates must have credentials signed and sealed by the president and secretary
 of their respective organizations All mem- bers of the central committee are ex- pected to attend this convention. Fra ternaHy yours w. H. STANLEY J. H. +. MOSLEY. President Secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
WEATHER REPORT.
Average Figures for Month of Decem-
 ber Are Shown.


 The following weather report. covering cember for ten years, was issued yesterday by the weather bureau in Birmingham. The following data, covering period of ten years, have been compiled from the weather bureau records at Birmingham. They are issued to show the conditions that have prevailed during the month in question for the above period of years but must not be construed as forecast of the weather conditions for the coming month.
 Month of December for ten years.
 TEMPERATURE. Mean or normal temperature, 47 degrees. The warmest month was that of 1897, with an average of 49 degrees. The coldest month was that of 1903, with an average of 42 degrees.
 The highest temperature was 73 degrees on December 8, 1896.
 The lowest temperature was degrees on December 20, 1901.
 The earliest date on which killing frost occurred in autumn. October 22 Average date on which first killing frost occurred in autumn. November 5. Average date on which last killing frost occurred in spring, March 19. The latest date on which last killing frost occurred in spring. April 10.
 PRECIPITATION. Average for the month, 47e inches. Average number of days with .0l of an inch or more, 9.
 The greatest monthly precipitation was 9.07 inches in 1901.
 The least monthly precipitation was LOT inches in 1896.
 The greatest amount of precipitation recorded in any twenty-fouI consecutive hours was 3.A inches on December H. 1898. The prevailing winds have been from the southeast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

A curious complication has arisen in the police court by the refusal of Clerk J. J. McElrath to resign as requested. The matter is being watched with q great deal of interest by the members of the police department and others who come in con- tact with the court.
 Judge Feagin announced yesterday that a new clerk will be named to succeed the present incumbent, and Clerk McElrath says that he has not resigned, and adds further that he does not intend to give up the position.
 What action Judge Feagin will take in the premises should he insist upon the resignation of his old clerk and the clerk persists In his refusal to give up the of flee is only a matter of conjecture.
 Judge Feagn declined to discuss the question other than to state that he con- templated the naming of new clerk, and added that he had spoken to W. C. Cum ningham concerning the place. He did
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Illicit Still Destroyed.

Huntsville. November 29.-(Special9 9-An illicit distilling plant located near Vaughn postofice in Jackson county, was destroyed Monday by Deputy Collector w. A. Anderson and Deputy Marshal II. T. Arnold. The still had capacity of thirty-five gallons and was in operation. Fifteen hundred gallons Of beer and four gallons of whisky was destroyed. Floyd Harman and Lee Pope, owners of the plant, were captured there at work and brought to Huntsville. They are in jail to await trial before Commissioner Green leaf,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
THE BABY MONSTROSITY

Pearl. the great baby monstrositv. is on exhibition at 2012 Fourth avenue She Is k wonder fn every ser of the term. being only l3 months old and weighs 1O2 pounds. As a fat freak she Is prodigious. Hundreds or ladies and children. as well as the men. flock to see her wherever exhibited, and all are filled with arrangement at her classic proportions. She is perfectly formed. wears bright. winsome smile and greets her galaxy of visitors who throng 10 see her with captivating gracionsness. glance at her is worth ten times the price of admission which is 10 cents. She is on exhibition the entire day and until 10 o'clock at night Go to see her today without fail: monstrous sight awaits you. sss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
LUTHER MANsHIP TONIGHT.
Second Number In lyceum Course at
 GeIders' HaII-Noted Humorist.

All persons who are fond of humor should go to Gelders hall tonight and hear the inlmtable entertainer, Luther Manship This will be the second num- Der in the lyceum course. and 1t is hoped that all holders of season tickets will be present. Admission at the door 70 cents. This is the highest class platform enter tainment now offered to the people. Luther Manship being the peer of Gov. Bob Fay Tor or the late Bill Nye. No lover of good humor should miss it. sss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
CHRISTOPHER ALLOWED BOND.
Justice Starbuck Admits Mccormlck's
 Slayer to Bail.

The preliminary hearing of Murray Christopher, charged with killing George E. Mccormick. occurred yesterday after noon before Justice Starbuck in Avon dale.
 After hearing the evidence in the case the defendant was admitted to ball in the sum of 5000, which he will probably be able to furnish today.
 Immediately after the preliminary hear ing Christopher returned to the county jail. where he will remain until he fur nishes bond or is released by trial. The killing occurred last week at Avondale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
INFANTRY DANCE.
Woodlawn Company Will Have Prize
 Drill.

The Woodlawn Light infantry will give dance and prize drill next Monday night at its armory in Woodlawn. Invi- tatons have been extended to a number of the military men of the state to be pres ent, and the occasion promises to be very enjoyable.
 The prize drill and dance is an annual affair. Medals are offered for the best drilled man in the company, and the com petition is keen. There are several men in Company A who are considered as well drilled as any in the Thrrd regiment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
THANKSGIVING IN JAIL.
Warden Rittenberry Will Provide for
 His Charges Today.

While the tables of many Birmingham families are loaded with choice dishes to- day, the less fortunate who are in the city jail will be treated to an ample din- ner, which will be provided by Warden Mack Rittenberry. The prisoners will not have the pleasure of turkey, but will be given meal that will prove enjoyable to them. The menu will consist of roast beef and pork. potatoes, cabbage, cornpread, bread, butter, tea. coffee and rice pud- ding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Wednesday Afternoon.

2 o'clock-Convention called to order.
 Devotional services, Mrs. G. II. Smith. Florence.
 Reading of minutes.
 Introduction of fraternal delegates.
 Round table five minutes each-"Evan- gelistic Work" led by Mrs. S. A. White; Flower Mission" Miss Agnes Young, Selma: Purity Mrs. c. k. Johnson, Bir- mingham; "Our Coming of Age" Mrs. M. T. Sibert, Gadsden; What Women Have Accomplished in Reform Work" |" Miss Julia Tutwiler. Livingston; "Our Work in the w. c. T. U.-Its Importance and Progress" Mrs. M. J. Allison, Gads- den; Union Signal and Alabama White Ribbon," Mrs. Kate M. Day.
 3:5O o'clock-"1he Dispensary," Mrs. An ma D. Elder, Boaz, Ala.
 Announcements.
 Adjournment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
REPORT OF COLLECTOR.
Receipts of Internal Revenue Office
 Show an Increase.

The monthly report of the internal rev enue collector was furnished yesterday afternoon and made public, as the first of the month falls on a holiday. An in- crease of little over sS000 is shown In the report as compared with that of Novem- Der of last year, and the figures are IS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Have you tried itp Ambrosia Flour.

See notice of Trustee Sale of Lot 19. Block lOl, same be- ing the north west corner of lst Avenue and 22na Street. City of Birmingham. Page 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Townes Case on Trial.

Huntsville, November 29.-(Special)- The circuit court has been engaged four days past in the trial of the suit of Charles L. Townes against the Dallas Manufacturing company. fownes had d hand permanently disabled while puttins up machinery in the cotton mill of the company and asks for $5,00o damages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
LauderdaIe Cottage Burns.

Huntsville. November 29.-(Special.)- The Landman cottage, one of the sum mer homes on the top of Monte Sano, was burned last night. The First National bank owned the cottage and the loss is about s1000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Interest Growing.-Interest in the re- vival meeting at the Southside Baptist church is increasing nightly and the attendance was unusually large last night. The Rev. Dr. Wharton preached on "The Kindness of Jesus and His Followers" Special services will be conducted at the church this morning at 10 o'clock, and Dr. Wharton will occupy the pulpit. A musical pro- gramme has been arranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

of Montgomery will preach at the Christian Science hall on Fourth ave- nue and Nineteenth street Sunday at II o'clock and o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
THE WEATHER

Washington. November 29-Forecast for Alabama: Fair and decidedly colder Thursday; Friday fair and cold, fresh to brisk northwest winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Gifts of
 Cut Glass

will please the heart Of any woman. They admire it's chaste beauty and ele- gance. It not only lends that air of rennement to household, but also sets off the dining table to it's best advant- age. The science of cutting and shap- Ing glass has reached he highest point of excellence-further improvement seems almost impossible.
 The graceful lines of curvature, the odd shapes and the sparkling rays of splendor are found in every article. And such a variety, There are tum- blers. vases, cake trays. fruit dishes. decanters, bon bon dishes, etc. And the prices are lower here than else where.
 So why not drop in tomorrow?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
SPRAYED OR STOLEN.

Rough Scotch Collie pup five months old; sable with white color and face; named "Zim;" registered and pedigreed. liberal reward. C. S. Wilson. 22l6 9th ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
FUCHS IS WANTED IN ANOTHER PLACE Said to Have Passed Bad Check
 on Chicago Hotel TAKES MATTERS EASY The Young Man Who Is Charged With Passing Forged Checks Does
 Not Seem to Be
 Worried.

The escapades of Clarence N Hughs, who is under arrest on five charges of
 forgery, continue to appear in the lime- light.
 In addition to the long list of cities pub lished in The Age-Herald yesterday, in
 which it was stated that Hughs under the name of "T. J. James, Jr.' had vic- timized a number of hotel keepers and business men in the eastern and northern
 cities, comes the report that he is also wanted in Chicago. The latest is that
 the young man passed one of his bogus
 checks on the Great Northern hotel peo-
 pie of the Windy City and easily secured
 the money.
 The Chicago parties are anxious to se-
 cure the young mans presence in the Illinois city. They state, through Frank
 Repsetto, superintendent of the Audito- rum and Great Northern hotels that if the charges against him in Birmingham are not sustained, that he will be prose- cuted in Chicago.
 No Fear of Prosecution. Notwithstanding the evidence against
 him Hughs does not fear that he will be prosecuted by the man whom he admits
 he wronged, T. J. James, Jr. The young man in a cell at the city prison reads
 with interest everything concerning him self and calmly states that the relations between his own family and the James ] family are so friendly that he does not
 believe that he will be prosecuted by | tbem
 Hughs is a young man in years, but a
 criminal of many years experience could not take his arrest more calmly The youth who passed the bogus checks on l A, P. Butler, w. c. Christy and others amounting to nearly $100, sits in his cell smoking whenever he has a chance to
 secure good cigar, and does not seem
 to fear the outcome of his case.
 Trial Soon.
 | The preliminary examination of Hughs will take place soon His victims in Bir-
 mingham have no desire to prosecute him. but instead only desire that he make good
 the losses caused them. Should he be able to do so, he will still be held, as the parties whom it is said, he has euchered out of money, goods and other articles in the north and east have signified their | intention of prosecuting him. Nothing has been heard from the fla ther of Hughs. It is believed that the trial of the young man has been put off in order to give the parent a chance l to intercede in his sons behalf. A letter was sent to MT. Hughs, Sr., last night and if he does not come to Birmingham
 shortly the trial will take place. provided the losses sustained by the local parties | are not made good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Reading of minutes. Announcements. Adjournment.
Thursday Evening.

7:45 oclock-Devotional sefNices' e Rev. l.. D. Patterson.
 Music. ,,....,.,a '.Convention Address. pr. Anna ho"aru Shaw of the National w. C. T. U. Offering.
 ''Blest Be the Tie That Bnds' Final adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
TIT IS FOOLISH TO CRY OVER SPLIT MILK

The mistakes and extravagant ex- penditures of this month can stop next and be avoided by faithful ly followed savings account with this bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Hoods Sarsaparlla ensures good diges- ton and strength to the vital organs. h. sfst upon Hoods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
PERSONAL

Mir and Mrs. B. P. Mcdonald Of Fort Scott, Kan, are visiting the family Of their son. B. P. Mcdonald, Jr., 15o7 Fourth avenue South. Mir. and Mrs. Mcdonald will spend some time in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Wednesday Eveninq.

7:45-Devotional exercises. Dr. l. D. Steele. Cumberland Presbyterian church. Music.
 Address, Miss Lillian M. Phelps, Ma tional w. C. T. IT. Offering.
 Announcements Doxology
 Benedction
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Special Music,

There will be music at the Shindler res- taurant tonight with a special menu.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Charged With Murder.-Lewis Car ter, a negro, was arrested by Officers Buckalew and Burns, charged with murder in Tennessee. The Tennessee olncials have been notified and are ex- pected to arrive in the city within the next few days for the purpose of con veying the accused back to answer the charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Local Weather Data.
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation as re- ported at the weather bureau for select southern stations during 24 hours ending at lO d. m: Precp-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

On Hunting Trip.-George H. Harris, superintendent of the street railway department of the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, ac- companied by his wife and l.. c. Nc Cure, left yesterday on weeks hunt ing trip in Florida
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
"Wednesday Morning.

O. o'clock-Devotiona services, Mrs. J.. w. Wlloughby, New Decatur.
 9:SO o'clock-Convention called to order; reading of minutes.
 Report of corresponding secretary, Mrs. Annie K. Weisel.
 Report of treasurer, Mrs. Mary M. Moody.
 Report of auditor, Mrs. G. L. Thomas. Presidents address, Mrs. Mary T. Jef- fries.
 State song, Alabama
 Report of district president Mrs. A. B.. Hall, Fairhope.
 Report of Alabama White Ribbon so- ciety.
 Round table-"Scientific Temperance In- struction," Mrs. NJ. T. Clarke Fort Payne; Sunday School Work" Mrs. C.. s. Hallman. East Florence: Literature" 1" Mrs. Kate M Day, Hartselle "Anti-Nar- cotics." Mrs. Julia Vandenburg, Annis- ton; 'The Press" Mrs. Lucy M. Humph- ries, Florence.
 Noontide prayer, Miss Lillian M. Phelps.
 Report of national convention. Mrs. Mary M Moody
 Song-"Some Glad Day"
 Introduction of visitors.
 Announcements.
 Adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
CITY ITEMS

Called Meeting.-A called meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the First Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30

Take your Thanksgiving dinner at Gelders'.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Thursday Morninq.

oclock-Praise service, led by Mrs. c. R. Johnson.
 9:3O o'clock-Convention called to order. Reading of minutes. Round table, ''Parlia- mentary Usage" Mrs. M. l.. Spencer. Work Among Railroad Employees" Mrs. r. Forbes, New Decatur; "Unfermented Wine" Mrs. D. I. Purser, Tuscaloosa Medal Contest" Mrs. Florence Forbes "Prison and Jail Work,' Miss Julia Tut wiler; "The Curfew Law" Mrs. Mary T. Jeffries; Social Meetings and Red Letter Days" Mrs. F. E. Hagen. Florence: Temperance Work Among Children" Mrs. A. B. Hail
 il o'clock-Credentials committee re- port.
 Appointment Of telIers.
 Miscellaneous business.
 Election of officers.
 12 o'clock-'Memorial Service" Mrs. A. D. Elder.
 Membership.
 Announcements.
 AdiOurnment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
Thursday Afternoon.

 1:30 O o'clock-Executive committee meet ing. 2 2 o'clock-Prayer by Mrs. Samuel Henry, Guntersville. Report of executive committee. Reading of minutes. 'Non-Alcohollc Medication" Mrs. J. NJ. koonce. "Anti-Saloon League" the Rev. I. b. Steele. Mercy Home" Mrs. C. B. Spencer. Boys Industrial School" Mrs. R. D.. Johnston. '"Boys' Club" Mir. Melpolder Free Kindergarten" Mrs. J. H. Phil lips. Report of standing committees, finance and publication. Report of resolutions committee. Election of superintenden,s. Changes In bylaws. Invitation for next convention. Pledges for state work Unfinished business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
PROGRAMME FOR W, |. I. U. MEETING Convention to be Held in Bir- mingham December 5-7 MANY DELEGATES TO COME Several Women Prominent in State and National Movement Will De-
 liver Addresses on Vari-
 ous Subjects.

The complete programme for the twen- ty-first convention of the Alabama Wom- ans Christian Temperance union, which will be held in Birmingham December 5-7, has been announced.
 The meetings will be held in the Flrst Baptist church, and large number o. women throughout the state who are in- terested in the temperance movement will be in attendance. The general officers or the union are Mrs. M. l.. Spencer, hon. orary president; Mrs. Mary T. Jeffries, president; Miss Julia Tutwiler vice pres ident Mrs. Annie k. Weisel correspond- ing secretary; Mrs. I. N. Chatfield re- cording secretary; Mrs. Mary T. Moody, treasurer. Mrs. Lydia Newcomb-Comngs is secretary of the young woman $ branch.
 The programme is IS follows:
 Tuesday Morning. 1:30 D. m.-Meeting of state executive committee.
 2;so D. m.-Convention called to order by the president, Mrs. Mary T. Jeffries. Hymn My Faith Looks Up To Thee" Responsive reading, Crusade Psalm 146 Prayer. Mrs. S. A. White.
 Crusade hymn.
 Roll call by recording secretary. Report of executive committee. Appointment of committees on creden- tials, courtesies, telegrams, resolutions, publica tions timekeeper.
 How Can the w. C. T. '. Cooperate with Young Peoples Societies. Mrs. l. D. Steele.
 Discussion.
 "The Influence of Young Women in Tenn perance Reform" Mrs. L. Newcomb- Comings.
 Announcements.
 Adjournment.
 Tuesday Evening.
 Devotional services. the Rev. Dr, A. J. Dickinson.
 Music.
 Welcomes-For the w. c. T. U., Mrs. c. c. Bissell; for the churches the Rev. Dr. J. A. Duncan; for the city Mayor George B. Ward; response for the state w. c. T. U.. Mrs. J. M. Koonce, Column bia.
 'The White Ribbon Star Spangled Ban der (Sunderlin), Cecil Meyers.
 What It Costs" Miss Lillian M. Phelps of Canadian w. c. T. L.
 Announcements
 Benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-30
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