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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
REPORT SAFE ROBBED.
Two White Men Placed In Jail Charged
 With the Crime.

"Baldy' Davis, who runs saloon on the corner of Avenue B and Eighteenth street. reported yesterday to the police that his safe was robbed of s170 early yes terday morning.
 Detectives Hamilton and Bodeker ana Policemen Baker and Larue last night arrested Howard Fruit and John Wilson. young white men. charged with the crime. They were placed in the city jail on charges of burglary and grand larceny
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Miss Mamie Hawkins.

The remains of Miss Mamie Hawkins was laid to rest yesterday morning in Oak Hill cemetery in the presence of a large number of friends and relatives. The funeral services were conducted at the late home of the deceased by the Rev. Dr. A. J. Dickinson of the First Baptist church and the Rev. pr. A. k. Moore of the First Christian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
S. P. Luckett.

Information was received here yester- day of the death of S. P. Luckett which occurred in Hot Springs Wednesday. The deceased was well known in Birming- ham where for three years he was man. ager of the Perfection Mattress company. He resigned In October on account of i'll health. The body was inferred in Jemi- son. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Splendid Umbrellas
Splendid Gifts for Men

Among the practical gifts Umbrellas are foremost Ap- preciatng their importance have bought tremendously of both mems and Womens. Todays advertising however has to do with mems The stock is without parallel in Birmingham the variety broad, allowing scope in choosing Prices start at S00 and stop at S75O Between those ex- emes there are many others and each one stands get of value Qualities are standard ribs rigid coverings of heavy strong silks and the handles works of art in S % and S30O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
ANNUAL LUNCHEON.

The annual luncheon given by the Clio. Aglaia and Pierian literary society, the girls organizations of the High school. to the Yancey Literary Society and the Euterpean club of the school, at the city hall yesterday afternoon was one of the most successful in the history of the school.
 The entire third floor of the city hall was given over to the three or four hum dred boys and girls, and the afternoon was spent in an enjoyable manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

Biiou theatre at 3:30 o'clock. and the third tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Southside Baptist church. The ser vices at the church tomorrow will con clude very successful revival which has been in progress there. Several hundred people were converted and all the ser vices were we'll attended. On Monday night pr. Wharton will repeat his lecture given at the First Baptist church last week on "A Trip Through Palestine"
 The subject of the mems meeting at thc Biiou theatre tomorrow afternoon will be, "The Strange Woman" The meeting will be conducted under the aus pices of the Young Mems Christian asso- citation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Charged With Stealing Diamonds.

Chicago, December S.-The police to- day arrested William Bowers, alias Bush Smith, on suspicion of being connected with 8 recent theft in New York when been stolen from w. A. LaRoche and Charles M. Russels. Information given by man named Frank Brown, also thought to be connected with the robbery, and who is also under arrest, led to the arrest of ROWers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Employees Must Pay Debts.

Washington, December S.-A bill pro- viding for the discharge of the civil ser vice employees who fail to pay debts con- tracted for groceries. clothing, rent, or the takers has been introduced by Represen- tative Dixon of Montana. After govern ment employe has refused three times to pay a bill he is to be suspended, and if he fails to pay in three months he is to be dropped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Mobile Raises Quarantine.

Mobile. December S.-The maritime quarantine against Havana and other points in Cuba was raised by Mobile to- day, acting upon the suggestion of Sur geon General Wyman, it being understood that the Cuban authorities will inspect passengers bound for Mobile and New Orleans, and detain suspects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Mrs. Mary Fredericks.

The remains of Mrs. Mary Fredericks were laid to rest yesterday morning at Il o'clock. The funeral took place from the late residence, First avenue and Ninth street, and interment was in Elmwood eeDneterV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

Daily. in "The Press Agent" Eddy Foy. in "'rhe Earl and The Girl; Miss Ada Rehan. the Henry Russell Grand Opera company. Bertha Galland in Sweet Kit tY Bellairs." and many others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Frank laughIin lvey.

Twenty street. Frank Laughlin Ivey died yesterday morning at o'clock The body will be sent to Montgomery this morning for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Brjzzi Vencenxo.

Brizzi Vencenzo died at St. Vincents hospital last evening and the remains were sent to the former home of the de- ceased at Cane Creek for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
WylIe klnq.

Wylie King, aged 65 years, died at Woodlawn yesterday morning and the body was sent to Mapesville. Ala, for burial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
AZ $500

Bargain-However you must be quick and nimble in getting here for it. The Uzar, worth more money. Special for the holidays at $500. Taf' feta covering, steel rod.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Cochran Leads Tammany.

New York, December S.-Congressman W. Bourke Cochran was elected grand sachem of Tammany Hall today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
The Wonderful World
Or "Make Believe"

Shoo shool chug, chug! honk honk! Toy townis alive and agog--horns blowing trains going, mobiles moving mules buckng, birds jumping, cows moving jacks jumping It is the world in miniature just like this big stern reality in which lVe-minuS its and worries. It IS Happy land; Utopia for little men and women Saturday is chldens day Bring them The effect this Christmas show has upon them tonic for grownups. When little eyes sparkle and laughter ppes erry cannot help but catch the contagon and grow young again Oh, this wonderful world of make beeve We live there only once we leave it all to Let's miss opportunity to give the children its sweetest sweets One way and the best IS to bring them to Marx today BARGAINS FOR SATA CLAUS: Doll GoCa special al 5000. bJc $15o
 
 The English Mail Wagon, rubber Dol Trunks 25c to
 0 Automobiles $65o to $25oo Junpin Birds a mech $1so $15o. Rockin Tricyces 25c worth35 in natu Luean Desksf forc chid s250,l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Ex-President of Ecuador Dead

Cannes. France December S.--Fedora Larrea Tore. former President of Ecua- dor, died here today. t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
ST. AGNES GUILD.

The bazar to be conducted by the ladies of St Agnes Guild of the Church of the Advent on next Monday and Tuesday will be opened at 4O7 North Nineteenth street A business mems luncheon will be served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Mems HandkerChiefS
Six for One Dollar

Make comparisons-that is the sures way of arriving at the true value of these handkerchefs Some sell them at S125 others at S}5 That's because they worth SIPS and S135 The Marx price is S00. All linen, boxed prettily, half dozen in box. Wide and narrow hens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

pulpit at St. Johns Methodist church to- morrow morning. In the evening a special song service will be rendered.. including selections by some of the best local talent.
 The Rev. Sterling J. Foster will preach from the pulpit of the South Highlands Presbyterian church at both services to-
 morrow. His subject for the morning sermon will be, "In Defense of Other Worldliness."
 The subject of the weekly lesson at the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in the Massey building, tomorrow will be. "Is The Universe, Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Forces?" The Wednesday eve
 ming testimonial meeting will be at 8 o'clock
 The Rev. Dr. J. A. Duncan will occupy his pulpit Sunday at both morning and evening services at the First Methodist church. His subject for the morning ser mon will be, "Our God, The Life Guide of His People" and in the evening he 1 will give a reading from a Hebrew love story.
 The Rev Frank Willis Barnett, editor of the Alabama Baptist will preach to- morrow morning at the Second Presbyte- J. | All the pulpit in the evening. The Rev. Y. l D. Mooney, pastor of the church. will re- | turn from Tennessee the first part of next week.
 | Sunday masses at St. Pauls will be at | '. 9:30 and 10:30 o'clock The second mass | Is especially for Sunday school children and the last mass tomorrow will be a l solemn high mass. The Rev. Father Me Donald. c. NJ. will be the preacher. A course of lectures for non-Catholics will begin next Monday night Sunday masses at the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows will be at 8 and 10 o'clock.
 Some Reasons for Liberal Theology" will be the subject of the third of a series of sermons along that line by the Rev. Quincy Ewing, rector of the Church of the Advent, tomorrow morning Holy communion will be celebrated tomorrow at 7:30 o'clock, and morning prayer and sermon will be at II o'clock. Evening prayer will be at 7:3O o'clock. The steam heating connections with the mains from | the power house have been made. and the church has been made one of the most comfortable in the city.
 At St. Mary s-on-the-Highlands Sunday | the following will be the order of ser vices: Holy communion, 7:30 a. m; morn l ing prayer and sermon at Il a. m; and evening prayer at p. m The Rev J. w. C. Johnson will occupy the pulpit at all services
 In the evening an organ and vocal recital of especial interest will be given 1, The programme will include two solos | from Handers Messiah. Comfort Ye My | People," and But Who May Abide The Day of His Coming" Mendelssohn"s 70 ! For the Wings Other vocal solos will | be rendered. and Dr. L. N. Bradley. choir
 1 director, will give several organ solos.
 i The Rev Dr. H. M. Wharton will preach | three services in Birmingham tomorrow. | The first will be at the Southside Baptist ! church at Il o'clock. the second at the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

Hermitage. the sign painter, can be found at Seventeenth street, between First and Second avenues. n-6-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

The Rev. F. P. Culver will preach at the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church Sunday morning and evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Al $500

A heavy rich taffeta covering, non splitting, non-fading, tape edge, para gon frame, steel rod. Natural and fin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

The Rev W. R. Hendricks will fill his pulpit at St. Johns Methodist church to- morrow morning. In the evening a special song service will be rendered. including selections by some of the best local talent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

At the First Presbyterian church tomor row the Rev. Dr. J. N Stagg will preach both morning and evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
E. r. Shaw ( Sons, undertakers.
Green Undertaking Company.

Get the Habit.
 Use Ambrosia Flour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

The Rev. Sterling J. Foster will preach from the pulpit of the South Highlands Presbyterian church at both services to- morrow. His subject for the morning sermon will be, Tn Defense of Other XNorIdipaSe
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

The Rev. Dr. A. J. Dickinson will fill the pulpit at both services Sunday at the First Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

Get the Habit.
 Use Ambrosia Flour,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
AT HE CHURCHES

Tomorrow will be the second Sunday in Advent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

The subject of the weekly lesson at the First Church of Christ Scientist in the Massey building, tomorrow will be. 'Is The Universe. Including Man, Evolved by Atomic Forces?" The Wednesday eve ming testimonial meeting will be at s o'clock.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
TRY TO WRECK TRAIN.
Negroes Charged with Placing spike
Between Rails

Lately an attempt was made tc
wreck a Katy passenger train at a
switch five miles this side of Trim
ity river. by spike being driven be-
tween the guard rail and track rail
The train was moving slowly and
the engineer noticed the obstruc-
tion In time to stop the train, but not
until the front wheels of the engine
had been derailed
Wednesday night Dallas officers
arrested three negroes ON a charge
of attempting to wreck the train.
They waived examination before a
justice of the peace and their bonds
were fixed at $500 each. Failing to
give security they were placed in
jail.
Tom Givens, who has charge of the
section at that point, informed Dallas
.officers yesterday that on Washing
tons birthday negroes with shotguns
went to the place where the section
men were at work and forced them
to leave The foreman did not re-
turn TO the place to get the tools un-
til five O'Clock in the afternoon.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
SOLONS ARE TOUCHED
legislative viSitors 10 hexico We're Re-
lieved OF varioss AmOuais.

A large number of the members
of the legislature went on an ex-
cnrsion to Laredo and Neuvo Laredo.
Mexico, to attend a festival given in
honor of Washington's birthday.
While the lawmakers were attending
a bull fight at Neuvo Laredo several
of them were robbed by Mexieans.
Senator Martin was robbed of SIS
and some valuable papers. Repre-
sentative Witherspoon OF the Pan
handle was touched for 500. State
Revenue Agent Bell was relieved of
cash TO the amount of s55. Repre-
sentative Curtis Hancock of Dallas.
| the man who once entertained con-
scentious scrupies against riding on
a railroad pass. accepted passes for
himself. wife and three children on
| this trip. Curtis was gvictimized by
the robbers and as a result he parted
with s. in cash and the return cou-
pom of his pass. Several other MEM
bers lost small amounts.
The party returned to Austin yes
terday and report of the robbery
caused something of a sensation at
the capitol.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
NEW DISTRICT WANTED.
Legislature VIII BE Asked to Create
judicial District of
Ellis County.

A meeting of some ttBentv rem
hers of the Waxahachie bar was held
in the district court room this
morning to discuss the advisabilit
of asking the Legislature to create
separate judicial district for Ellis
county.
After an informal discussion of
the matter a committee composed of
r. l.. Hawkins, A. l.. Love and r.
P Whipple was appointed TO inyesti-
gate the conditions now existing, the
probable increase or decrease of the
expense of the county i'm making
the change, and to report on the ad-
stability of such legislation to a
meeting of the Ellis County Bar AS
sociation called for 1880 O'Clock
Monday. February 27, in the county
court room
A committee on resolutions was
appointed as follows: G. c. Groce.
NJ B. Templeton. Mark Smith. T.
II. Collier and ]. Fl. Sharp. This
committee was requested 10 make a
report Monday.
On motion the county commission
ers court was invited TO meet with
the bar and discuss the proposed
Legislation.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
FIRES A FATAL SHOT
1aA ai Hillsbofo bills HimSeif in The
freSeaCe Of His wife.

Wednesday morning about s
o'clock John B. FAIRIES shot himself
at his residence on East Franklin
street in Hillsboro, and lived about
an hour and half. Mr.. FAIRIES had
been in bad health and respondent
for some time. He started to town
and Mrs. FAIRIES prevailed on him
mot to go. She stepped in the house
| "a moment and Mr.. FAIRIES sat down
on settee on the gallery, pulled a
Colts revolver out of his pocket.
raised it to his head and shot him
self, the ball entering on top of his
head and coming out under the eye
Mrs. FAIRIES saw the act from the
window, but could not get to him in
time TO prevent the deed.
Mr.. FAIRIES was IS or so years of
age, had been prosperous in his bust
ness affairs and leaves his family
well provided for He was a member
of the Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, Woodmen of the World and
Knights of Pythias orders. The re-
mains were entered yesterday, the
knights of Pythias officiating at
the grave,
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
PRESIDENT HARPER.
Making Satisfactory Progress in His
Recovery from Operation.

A Chicago dispatch ander date OF
February %, says THE condition
of President Harper of the Univer-
sity of Chicago, VITO was operated on
last Wednesday afternoon, Is said to
be- improving In a bulletin issued
tonight by the attending physicians
IL was stated that DIT Harper was
making satisfactory progress. all
nausea having disappeared. The pa
tient took fluid nourishment today
and slept restfuily most of the time.
De. Harper will b* remembered
as having visited Waxahachis last
spring and filling the pulpit one sun
day at the Methodist church.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
Malaaffey-Hulert.

Mr.. j, F. Mahaffay and Mrs. Ber-
tha K. Hubert were married at the
Cum berland Presbyterian Manse
Monday night about s:30 O'Clock.
Mr.. Mahaffey recently came here
from Tennessee, but he and Mrs.
Hubert have been acquainted for sew
eral years.
Mrs. Hubert Is the sister of r. r.
Murray and came here from Nash
vile, Tennessee. last year and has
been keeping house for Mr.. Murray.
She is a nice pleasant young woman
and the Courier wishes them pros
perity and happiness. Milford
Courier
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
TEXAS MIDLAND SHOPS.
Contract fur Their Erection al Ter
rcli Lct tn Dallas Man.

The contract for the erection or
the Texas Midland shops at Terrell
was awarded Yesterday to %. c. Nc
Cord Oi Dallas. Dee being the lowest
of about fifteen bidders asking for
rho contract
Three substantial buildings are ta
be erected. for machine. car. and
paint shops The buildings are 10
J. OF modern architecture. aud viii
DE equipped with the most modem
type nr machinery. Work .s to be-
SIN immediately aud the buildings
ar" tu be completed aud ready for
oeeupsucy June ?. 1895
AZ present and during the can
sirustipn ~ the shops the necessary
repairs so rolling stoeE and motor
powef IL being done az ih~ Midland
tspair works AZ Parts and Euniz
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
A NOBLE VAGRANT.
Lord Douglas of England Registered
On Fort Worth Police Docket

The name of Lord Douglas was en-
tered on the blotter at police head
quarters at Fort Worth with charge
of yagrancy written opposite It. The
prisoner says he Is the son of Mar
quis of Queensberry. the originator
of the famout pugilistie rules. and
that he In related 10 half the nobility
OF England and Scotland The man
gave his name as Lord Douglas, Wis
count of Queensberry. and said he
vas known az G. F. Rose in this
country.
Rose. or Lord Douglas says he
deserted from the~British army dur
ling the BoeF war and enlisted with
the Beers. For this aud other diff
emlties in which he says he became
engaged he has sought an asylum In
America. having come to this eoun-
try two years ago, According to his
story, he arrived In Fort Worth six
weeks ago He Is suffering with
heart trouble. as we'll as from wounds
received in the Boer war. Lord
Douglas says he had an estate in
England. az we'll as extensive proper
ty In South America.
HE declares that he has spent
$50 eco since his arrival in America
two years ago. and admits that he
l.. a has
also spent large sums In mines in
Lower California He gives his
birthplace as PEBBLES. Scotland. and
his age as 42 years, He is well
dressed. well groomed and highly
educated. having graduated from one
Of the leading institutions OF learn
ing in Europe, but refuses TO divuige
the name of the university.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24

County Judge Hawkins last night
received telegram from the super
intendent of the epileptic colony at
Abilene stating that +. d. Jarrett
was dead The death of Jarrett oc-
Cured there some time YESTERDAY
aud the telegram asked for instruct
ions with reference to the disposition
of the body
II has not yet been determined
whether the body will be shipped TO
Waxahachie or Inferred at Abilene
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24

s. w. Thompson took his little
son. Edgar. to Waxahaciie Tuesday
to have the physician doctor his
eyes. 1t viii be remembered that
some months ago nail glanced and
hit Edgar In the eye when Mr.
Thompson was trying TO drive it
1t is thought the sight can be saved
but 1t has caused the little follow
much Milford Courier
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
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sioae Toe he cure If all stomach
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24

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letter from Ras H~nrY i spFfaKAss
ssgmafyfmg aAs aeseps@Mes Of thm cal
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24

Means less nutrition and in conse-
quence less vitality. When the liver
fails to secrete bile, the blood be-
comes loaded with bilious properties,
the digestion becomes impaired and
the bowels constfpated. Herbine
will rectlfy this: 1t gives tone to the
stomach, liver and kidneys, strength
ems the appetite, clears and improves
the complexion, infuses new life and
vigor TO the whole system. soc a
bottle at Hood & Martins S.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24

T. ]. Chambers. Ed VindlCator,
Liberty. Texas, writes Dec. %, 1909;
with pleasure and unsolicited by
you. bear testimony 10 the curative
power of Batlard's Horehound Syrup.
have used IL ia my family aud can
Iheerfully affirm 10 is the most eff
feetive and ploasantest remedy for
coughs and colds I have ever used of.
csc. soc and S. 80 az Hood Martin "a
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24

Following i the program for the
EpwoTth League, February sG.
Topic-I.Aw of Service aud the
Calling of the Deaeonsss tP~. 90.
Lake gg.sas3ot
Leader Miss t.usiIe Arnold
The tAw of Service Mls~ Jauuira
Ray
The cmllinm uf the tl~aeoneM~
MIna t.iKxae Res muller
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24

A false alarm of fire was turned
In this morning 10 give the new
horses a trial They have been In
training several days az the station,
but had never been out with the
wagon. They took their places like
old timers. and The trial was satis-
factory In every respect
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
Aets HAD " gather.

II predicted h} lfasya for This
month. I.e,A at our coal pile. and
IL not enouwf W such Weather as
pfediCtesi, phanv ms youF order snd
Il will b~ nll~A wtsh bis lump Me
Alister coat &S@
n II. THOMPSON
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24

Program for February Is
suhg%ea Th~ Christian security
Scripture Lesson Psalms -.
AL members are uFKed Ia be gr@as
eat. emp@eaasls sAo@e om TIE pvogEssm.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1905-02-24
Hot fakes.

Aunt Jemima hot cakes and new
Maple Syrup fthush. Niger. youll
make dis mule fling us bofel at r.
J. Moore Il Sons so