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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-17
Clever Evasion.

Exactly how old are you, anyway" asked a friend of Lillian Russell. T have friend" replied the actress, with apparent irrelevance, who was born in midocean on an ocean steamer. After she and her mother had landed, the steamer, on its return trip, blew up. so. practically, she has no birthplace. My age is like that" she added, after . pause.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-17
Sausage Output.

A trade journal has estimated. aftes much figuring, that the annual output of link sausage in this country amounts to more than 4OO,O00,OOO yards, or 7.272 miles This is enough to extend around the world nine times at the equator-but sausage will not keep at the equator.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-17
Ho,ands in Grape.

Thers lis on Irecord the story of tk1 widow of 8 famous master of fox. hounds. to whom 1t was suggested that her hounds might hunt in crape. But her friend, Chief Justice Tindal, in. terposed with the assurance that. that was unnecessary seeing that the hounds would at once be in full cry!"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-17
English Soldiers Bubble.

A soldier charged in an English court with giving false answer in enlisting. in that he denied serving This majesty" before, whereas he had been dismissed from the service in disgrace, pleaded in defense that he had not served his majesty then, but her majesty, Queen Victoria. The magistrate said that was "a disgraceful quibble," and gave the culprit double the usual sentence. x
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-17
Those Loving Girls.

Those Loving Girls. Elvira was dressed for the ball when her girl chum dropped in. =
 "How do look in this new gown, Stellar" she asked.
 Positively handsome" answered Stella. Why, really didn't recognize you at first. ."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-17
One Woman's wisdcm.

Vu0 w wOLu6uS Wl6QG1u. Landlady-That new boarder is either married man or a widower.
 Daughter-Why, he claims to be a bachelor.
 Landlady-Don't you believe it. He always turns his back when he opens his pocketbook to pay his board.-Cincin. natl Enquirer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-17
For a Rainy Day

For a Rainy Day. Clones is so absent-rninded that he came to my house in the driving rain yesterday"
 Gee! When man gets that thought less he ought to take something for it." Jones did; he took my gold-handled rainstick. ."-HOuston Post,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-17
Work of an India Monsoon.

WVIk OI' 6U 1uuI6 9OuBO0u.
 When monsoon burst at Lucknow not long ago gutters and ditches were flooded, shoals of fishes being after. wards found in the water They were, presumably, sucked up at sea by the fierce wind, and showered down over tho city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-17
He Doesn't Got It,

annir He Doesn't Get It.
 Bill-He married woman with money.
 Jill-I thought so.
 Why did you think so?"
 Because he never seems to have any!"--Yonkers Statesman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-04-17
Sore vs. Soar.

Sore vs. Soar. A small boy climbed out on bough, a And said: From this perch I allough !. I can soar quite high,
 And like bird fligh-" Rut the kids in the hospital nough. -Cinoinnati Enquirer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
HAMILTON WILL EXPLAIN.
Investigating Committee Will Receive
 His Statement Today.

New York. December 25.-At it's meet ing tomorrow the Investigating commit tee. composed of five trustees of the New York Life Insurance company will re- ceive from Secretary John C. Mccall the statement from Judge Andrew Ham ilton. which Mr Mccall was sent to Paris to procure.
 The committee is anxious to knew all the details of Hamilton's legisla- tixe expenditures and will expect Presi- dent Mccall to throw light on whatever may be found obscure and unexplained in the Hamilton documents. This pa per will also be presented to the legisla- tive investigating committee.
 President Mccall and his son have gone over Hamilton's statement together since Saturday. It is likely that Presi- dent Mccall will send the trustees com mittee statement of his own to ac- company Hamilton's and this may con- tain further proposal with regard to the s2S5, GOO of funds paid 10 Hamil- ton which, it will be remembered, MT. Mccall said he would restore to the com pany before December 31 if Hamilton did not account satisfactorily for the money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
BOILER ExPLODES.
Two Men Are Badly ScaIded In New
 Jersey Accident

Paterson, N. J., December 25.-A rail- road locomotive was partly blown to pieces and two members of the trains crew were badly injured here today, by the explosion of the engines boiler. Charles De Barr of Stroudsburei Pa, fire man, and Conductor Mabie of Butler, N. J., were scaded. De Barr is expected to die.
 The train, which was a freight on the Susquehanna railroad, came to a sudden stop when near this city. Something had gone wrong with the engine and the en- tire crew gathered around the locomotive to ascertain what the trouble was The engineer remained in the cab while the others stood on the tracks. In the midst of the examination the boiler exploded. The force of the explosion was apparent ly all downward. for the engineer was uninjured while the men on the ground were thrown down under a rush of scald- ing steam and the lower parts of the en- zine was wrecked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Escapes Caught in Haystack.

Kearney, Neb., December 25.-Fred Gill lette. W. B. Warner and Fred Engle- brecht, three men who broke jail in this city last week, have been captured near Holdrege, where they were brought to bay in hay-stack. They were pursued until nightfall by Sheriff Summons and Chief of Police Trindle, who secured an automobile for the chase after hearing that the men had been sighted near Elm Creek. Making stand in a hay-stack, the trio fought off one posse with a re- volver fusilade. Sheriff Gustus of Phelps county, with several deputies then drove down on the exhausted men with Win chester rifles levelled and the men sur rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Housewives!
 Have you tried it? A m brOsia Flour.
LEGAL NOTICES.
Notice to Railroad Contractors.


 We arc prepared to let the grading and masonary on l0S miles of the Tidewater and Deepwater railroads, extending from Roanoke, Va, 1oS miles west into West Virginia. The work is very heavy rock work; the line nearly parallelng the Nor fol, and Western railroad The work con- sists of a number of short and long tun- nels. heavy steam shovel work and many miles of good station work. The heavy work will last two years. Plans, profiles and instructions for see- ing the work can be obtained at our of- Va, where our MT. A. F. Macarthur will after December To- matisn obtained from our general office. S10 Fisher building, Chicago, Ill, or from our New York office. Hanover Bank building, New York City. or from the following:
 A. B. Koenig SIP Walnut st., St. Louis, Mo.
 Atwood's Labor Agency, 30s 9. Twelfth st., Omaha, Neb.
 Atwoods Labor Agency, 902 Union ave-, Kansas City, Mo.
 Atwood's Labor Agency. i'll liarket st. Denver. Col.
 Atwood's Labor Agency 131 Twenty fifth st, ogden. Utah. Miller & Nichols. S. First -t.. Min neapolis. Minn.
 Miller X Nichols Third st, St. Paul, Minn.
 Northwestern Labor Agency, Duluth, Minn. MACARTHUR BROS. OO.
 12-23-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
MORGANATlC MARRIAGE.
King Leopold Was Married Secretly
 Twelve Months AGO.

New York December 25.-A Paris dis patch to the World dated today:
 According to the Rebeil De Bruges. there can be no longer any doubt about King Leopod's Morganatic marriage.
 Tt took place twelve months ago., the paper says. ''in the private chapel of fine Chateau of Lieken. near Brus- scls in the presence of two aides de camp anc the court chaplain acting under the authority of the cardinal archbishop of Mechln.
 "'rhe lady is Mmme Vaughan. whose maiden name was Mile I.aeroix.
 She is a niece of Van Lamgendolck socialist member of the Belgian cham Der of deputies for the town of Lou vaign.
 'Mme Vaughan was born at Louvaign and is the daughter of earetaker. She has been created a baroness by the King and gave birth to a fine child quite re- gently
 '''rhe lady lives on the Kings prop ertN at Cap Nerat near Nice
 The matter is now an open secret.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
BOSTON POLES TO
 AID COUNTRYMEN
STRUGGLE AGAINST AUTOCRACY AND BUREAUCRACY IS CON- MENDED BY BOSTON BRANCH
 OF POLISH NATIONAL ALLIANCE

Boston. December 25-The Russian beauocracy is condemned in a resolution passed last night at a meeting of the local branch of the Polish National Alliance. The object of the gathering was to show sympathy with the demand now being made in Russia for constitutional govern ment and to raise funds flor the assist ance of our Polish fellow countrymen battling for freedom
 The resolutions say in part: ''To the peo- pie of the Russian empire, who because of the misfortunes their country has late ly suffered in the agony of despair are attempting to break the bonds of poit- cal slavery, and are seeking constitution against autocracy and bureaucracy, we extend our sympathy and pray that sue cess may crown their efforts. We con demn the murders and bloody assaults of a defenseless people, committed at the in stigation of the minions of the Cars bureaucracy.
 "Aetuated by a feeling of righteous in- dignation at the commission of such eruelties and realizing the gravity of the present situation in Russian Poland, we appeal to free people of America, who at all times have expressed sympathy and given sympathy to those oppressed and struggling for freedom that they will not forget our beloved country which set forth to the assistance of the struggling new American republic Kosciusko and Pulaski, which furnished hundreds of vol unteers in the ranks of the army that struggled for the freedom of the colored man. Poland, whose sons in hundreds en- listed under the American flag in its lat est war for the independence of Cuba.
 ''In the face of the news sent up from our native lands, we Poles. now living in America. do not only sympathize with our countrymen in Poland and do not only unanimously approve the demands made by them of the Russian government, but we obligate ourselves to support according to our means the cause of our countrymen in Poland.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
WRIGHT IN ME~,PHIS.
Is Optimistic as to the Future of the
 Philippines.

Memphis. December x,-Luke F.. Wright. governor general of the Philip pines. arrived today to spend the holidays at his home here. Governor Wright is quite optimistic as to the future of the islands
 As to his plans. he is reticent. Regard ing the reports that he would resign his office and return to Memphis. he said nothing further than that he had heard of the rumors. but was unaware of the source from which they came.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Baron Zefeld Arrested.

New York, December 25.-Baron F'rede- rick zefeld, whose residence is at pres ent in Philadelphia was arrested here last night charged with securing money under false pretenses. The police say that countess Ilka K. Palmay. who Is living at a New York hotel. charges that several weeks ago she loaned the baron large sum of money, taking his automobile as a security and that after ward learned that the automobile did not belong to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Morales Leaves the City.

San Domingo. December 25.-president Morales has left the city and his desti- nation Is unknown. The city and sur rounding country is quiet. but considera- be unrest and excitement is shown at the unexpected departure of the presi- dent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
When it's bad it's worry bad but when it's good it's "AmbroSia "
TO MERCHAN rS,

Effective Wednesday, Nov. 18th, lO:25 a. m. BesSemer freight train will go to Bes- semer via south Bessemer line and return via North Bessemer line.
 Birmingham Railway, Light
 k Power Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Notice Stockholders Meeti,u.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Citizens Savings bank will be held at it's office, 2003 First avenue, on Tues day, January 2, at noon for the purpose of eleeting directors for the coming year and for the transaction of such other busi- ness as may properly come before it.
 12-16-1t-sa-4t- C. G. DAVIDSON, Sec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Notice.

Annual meeting of tine shareholders of the American Trust and Savings Bank of Birmingham, Ala, will be held at it's banking house on Tuesday. January g., 1906. at 12 o'clock noon, for the cleo ction of directors and the transaction of such other business as may properly come be- fore the meeting.
 II. B. URQUHART, 12-f3-19-26-l-9 Cashier
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Two Killed By Train.

Fort Wayne, Ind, December 25.-A horse attached to a buggy ran into the Penn sylvania special at Delphos, Ohio, this morning and Henry Honhorst and daugh- ter Rose Honhorst were instantly killed and Mrs Barney Wahomhoff was severe lv injured. The accident was not known by the trainmen until the car inspectors in this city discovered buggy curtain fastened in the door of a car and an in ouiry down the line was made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26

The acme of indulgent csmpanienshlp is GOLDEN CREAM whisky. Sold in all first class bars, cafes and drug stores
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
.ENSLEY ENJOYS A
 QUIET CHRISTMAS Merchants Have Largest Trade
 for Many Years NO ACCIDENTS REPORTED Carnegie Library Committee Will Push Work of Securing Funds as
 Soon as the Holidays
 Are Over.

Ensley, December 9. - (Special) = Christmas Day has been an ideal one in Ensley. The weather conditions have been perfect and nothing has happened to mar the pleasure of the entire people.
 No accident of serious nature has been reported and yet the streets have been crowded with laughing, shouting people since Saturday noon
 The merchants report the largest holi- day trade for years and are happy with results
 All stores and business houses closed to- day at noon and remained closed for the remainder of the day to allow employees to enjoy the day. Most of the manu- featuring plants closed Saturday and last night and all will resume operations to- morrow morning.
 The usual Christmas services were held al St. Johns Episcopal and St. Anthonys S Catholic churches this morning at Il 30 o'clock.
 Library Work.
 As soon as the holidays are well over the Carnegie library committee will re- sume the work of securing funds for fur nishing the library when completed.
 The contractors are pushing the work of construction as rapidly as possible when the weather will permit and hope to have the building ready for occupancy early in February.
 Almost half the money necessary has already been raised by the committee and it is believed that the remainder can be easily raised within short while after the holiday season is over and the peo- pie have time to consider the needs of the institution.
 The library, when completed and stock ed with books, will be an ornament to the city and it is said by those who have seen the plans that it will be one of the finest and best arranged sl0,0OO library buildings in the south The judgment of some is that it is better than some cost ing twice as much.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
ONE GENT A WORD.

RATES-One cent word a day; no ad. taken for less than 20 cents for
 frs. insertion. Cash must accompany
 every order 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Christmas and New Year Holiday Rate

Low rates for the general public, teach CTS, and students. from all agency sta
 tions on the Mobile and Ohio railroad. Apply to agents for rates, dates of sale. limits etc. 12-17-15t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
FOR SALE.

SIP 50o-19oxl50: improved, paying 12 per cent. S,50n-l lovely S-room residences Highland avenue between 2lst and 22d streets, s6a00- Modern residence; Richmond Place: l00 feet front S6250- Modern residence; near 11th ave- nue and 18th street; $l250 cash, balance $35 per month. s30. Improved business property on 3d avenue. $2s. 5oo-lmproVcd business property on 2d avenue. S2S ooo-improVed business property, Southside. 150xl40; corner. These are bargains. If in the market call and see us
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26

When it printp good. It IS q good GU. The GawE Engraving Ca
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS

On presentation and surrender of cer- tificates signed by Superintendent or Principal of school or college to points off our line and in territory of South eastern Passenger Association or Central Passenger Association. Dates on sale uary 8, 1906.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
MONEY TO LEND.

MONEY LOANED SALARIED PEOPLE without security; easy payments. Union Discount Co.,, SIS Woodward Bldg 10-6-tf MONEY to loan on real estate at lowest rate. Apply Alabama Trust and Savings company, 2026 3d avenue, Massey build
 ing. lO-2-u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
MISCELLANY EOUS.

- EQUITABLE. New York and Mutual of New York Life Insurance companies policies on the Tontine, accumulative and deferred distribution plan, pur- chased by me at higher prices than of fered by these compa mics; bring or send policies thereby save correspondence and time. quick action and ready cash. P. W. Hall. First National Bank Bldg. Both telephones 6sS. 11-11-tf ANY poor girl needing rriendship. hop. advice etc, will find ready and willing assistance by applying to the matron of Salvation Army Rescue Home, 23rd st.. and Ave E.. Birmingham. Ala s-l4-tf YOUR choice of six of the very best fire proof combination lock steel safes made at your own price. less than one quarter regular prices We will furnish you any one of them. very small, medium. large on very special terms. Must be sold at once If you can use a good safe at any price. write us today for particulars. Sears, Roebuck & Co., Chicago, III.
 12-3-sun-tu-thur-i3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
 SITUATIONS WANTED.

---- ~-->-.s->~~ -~>->--~7> - WANTED-Positon as salesman, haNe had twelve months experience In gen eral store, References furnlshea. Au- dress C. C. w., care Age-Herald POSITION wanted by young man as clerk in office; can give plenty references, D. B. C. care AgeHerald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
AGENTS WANTED.
BOARDERS WANTED.
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-s6e1 will buy grocery; profit s150 month sl500 for grocery feed store and meat market; profit S5e1 a month. S250 for paying manufacturing plant; will take part payment in real estate, s250 for half interest in business paying sI2 day profit. s4ed for biz pay
 ing restaurant. National Business Isx- change. Wiscn Bldg 12-24-3t-su-tu-th
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26

To cure scrofula. salt rheun. dyspepsia. catarrh and rehumatisn, take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
HELP WANTED.

 WANTED-Additional experienced assist ants at Mortons photo studio.
 12-3-tf-su-tu-thu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
FOR RENT.


 SUITABLE tenant can arrange for iin- mediate lease of 1923 ed avenue, in best retail center, now occupied by Steel Smith Dry Goods company: stories, 25x140; electric elevator. Apply owners, Steiner building 12-9-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26

FOR RENT-My residence; corner Ave nue c and Twentieth street; furnished:
 for next three or four months c. II.
 Reed, FOG s. 20th st. l2-23-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26

FOR RENT-Modern Broom residence. Northside, close In. elegant for board ing house or two families: No. 22So 3d avenue. Owner, 2o5 Jefferson County Savings bank building. Bell phone 2Dl.
 l2-24-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
WANT ED.

NANTED-To buy a fire insurance bus
 ipes> in Birmingham. or will purchase han Nlterest; answer treated eohlaeht- 12-24-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
LOST, SPRAYED OR STOLEN.

LOST-White bull pup. female reward for return to 5Q2 North 18th street 12-25-st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
The SeabOard Air Line
 Railway Company

to all points on the Seaboard Tickets on sale December %. 2s 24, 25, 30 and s1; also January 1, 19O6 Final limit January l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17
CrOcker

We complete line of Crocery assortmens in Inst the thing line crockery all easy sellers Send in trial order for:
 Staple Crockery (Ftncy Teas and Plates
 Fancy Crocky Assortment White Granite Emboss Decorated Ware
 No GA Staple Cockery White Granite plain and fan Ware gold. live and assorted colors
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17
Table Talk.

Is not only the most durable silver on the market, but is also the cheapest, because it lasts for a5years or more in ordinary family use lis guaranteed that long.
 Attractive Silver contributes more to the appearance of the table than any thing else. The purchaser of Commu- rity Silverware receives the best in quail ity and in the Flower-de-Luce and Av- alon the latest creations, will find some thing different from anything heretofore produced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17
Glassware.

of All the
  ab We rollown lways on
 I.eader Champion Goblet Assortment Victor Tumbler Assortment Glasswlrc A;orm Southern Lamp Assortment.
 Asso ormen.
The oasis., 1905-07-01
valu ation Was Correct.

MT. Joseph Wise, the cattleman, won out in his controversy with Uncle Sam in regard to the valua- tion of 500 head of cattle shipped across the international line from Mexico. The cattle were driven across the line several weeks ago and were valued by Mir. Wise at $14 per head. The local officials of the government held that the figure was too small and imposed fine of $500 on MT. Wise for under valuation The latter objected and demanded an investi- gation of the case and reappraise- ment, the government holding the cattle till the hearing could be ar ranged for. Mr. Byron S Waite, special agent for the government, sent here from New York to adjust the matter examined the cattle and at the hearing held Monday reported favorably to the contes tant, holding that the $l4 valua- tion was correct. The fine was accordingly vacated and the cattle released.
The oasis., 1905-07-01
MEXICAN CONSUL MAscAREMAs WILL
 DEPART IN AUGUST.
Local Representative of the Republic of Mexico Announces intention to Resign After Year Abroad He Will Make Future Home in calafornia.

Hon. Manuel Mascarenas, Mex ican consul at this port, has an nounced his intention to resign his post and will leave in August for d years tour of Europe. After year spent abroad Mir. Masca- refias will return to the United States and make his home in San Francisco, city for which he pro- fesses q profound admiration.
 For eighteen years Mir. Mas careias has served his country as consul at the port of Nogales and during all that time has served with such faithfulness and ability that it will be some time before the American or Mexican people here will become accustomed to think of any other than Senor Mascareilas as the representative of the Mexican government at this port.
 Mr. Mascarenas is a member of distinguished Mexican family and his father was at one time governor of the state of Durango. During his long residence here he has become intimately acquainted with almost every resident of the city and the announcement that he is about to depart will not be pleasant news to Nogales residents,
 MT. Mascareflas, during his re sidence here, has accumulated considerable property in Nogales Sonora, and in the surrounding country. Two of the finest ranches in Sonora, the Buena Vista, eighi miles from Nogales and the Santa Barbara. further up the river, be long to him, his land holdings ex- tending from near Nogales to . distance of 5 to 40 miles. He i; also a large cattle owner and has about 10000 head of cattle, besides 500 choice bulls.