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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

The general tone in the local real es. market yesterday was reported favor able to an active trade Yesterday how ever, was dull The main trouble, local agents report, is to get reasonable prices on property. Everybody seems to be de- termined to hold to their property unless very good prices are offered.
 The proper papers were filed in the pro. bate clerks office yesterday recording the following transactions in local real estate in which amounts of 800 or more were in. volved:
 C. E. Chambliss to W. r. Epperson, lots II and F, in block 1, according to the map of the survey of Eubanks addition to Ensley, the said lots fronting 1071h feet on Avenue c and extending back 13O feet to an alley in the rear, tic consideration involved in the transaction being $li50. A. F. Inman to Annie Bowen, lots to & inclusive, in block ?. according to tho map of A. r. Inman's subdivision oi block 31, of the Wade tract, being stu- ated in the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 27, township 1T, range west, the said lots fronting together 200 feet on the north line oi iiiiidn avenue ana exleDulIB Ddch IN feet to a 25-foot alley in the rear the consideration involved in the transaction being s9OO.
 North Birmingham Land company tc Robert l.. McCalley, lots l to 2O inclusive in block 373 North Birmingham, accord ing to the map of the survey of the North Birmingham Land company, the consideration involved in the transaction being s5OO0.
 J. T. Seay and wife to John T. Phillips and J. L. seay, certain parcel of land situated in the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 29 township II. range west, being a lot 55x1S0 feet the consideration involved in the trans action being S20o0.
 Brett R. Brown and wife ot John S. Coxe. lot 6. in block S54, Birmingham, the said lot fronting 67.9 feet on the south line of Sixteenth avenue, south, and ex- tending back 20O feet to an alley in the rear, the consideration involved in the transaction being $s0oO.
 John Brewer to Crawford Johnson, lots and ,. in block 6s. Birmingham the said lot fronting >1Do feet on the south line of Avenue F. between Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth streets. and extending back ls0 feet to an alley in the rear the con sideration involved in the transaction be. ing s550o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN BRASSELL CASE Shot May Have Been Fired By
 an Outsider JOHN R. BYRUM IS DEAD Was One of Ensleys Best-Known Men. Ensley Is Put On second-class
 Fire Insurance
 Basis.
JOHN R. BYRUM IS DEAD

Ensley. December 1O.-tSpecial.) 1.-The condition of orestes Brassell at a late hour tonight was very low and the attending physicians at Cunningham's hospital ex- pressed grave fears that he would not live through the night.
 Mr Brassell was shot yesterday after noon by an Ensley police officer near the cement plant, where 1t is claimed the wounded man and a number of friends were shooting craps.
 An account of the shooting was given in The Age Herald this morning as told by the officers, but during the day in- teresting developments have occurred which have a conflicting tendency. It was stated that Mir. Brassell was shot in the right side, the bullet ploughing through to the left, but an inquiry of the attending physician reveals the fact that the bullet entered the left side, tore through the intestines and came to a halt just under the skin in the right side.
 The supposition was that the bullet striking MT. Brassell came from the right side and from some unknown parties who were standing on nearby einder dump, according to the officers, but the statement of the doctor and of the dylng man indicates that the bullet was fired from the left side, the side on which the officers were stationed The officers pres ent were Moore, Hale Boswell and zeig-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
Local Items.

The ladies' missionary society of the Fairview Methodist church will give an oyster supper at the residence of Mrs. William Finn, at Osceola station on the South Ensley car line, tomorrow night.
 Many other deIicacies will be served. The public is cordially invited.
 Chief of Police F. D. Sugg left this morning for his home in North Alabama, with his brother, William Sugg, who has been ill for several weeks. In the ab- sence of Chief Sugg, Officer Cochrane is acting chief
 District Committeeman J. W. Clayton, l.. G. Waldrop, Robert l.. Daniel and w. R. Stewart went to East Birmingham this evening to conduct the preliminary work toward the organization of a new lodge of Knights of Pythas at that place. The institution of the new lodge will take place as soon as the organiza- ton is perfected.
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Better insurance Rataes.

Upon the recommendation of Mir. Orme, special agent of the Southeastern Tariff association. Ensey has been rerated and nut on Il seeond-cluss fire insurance basis.
 Mir Orme with force of electricians. has just completed an inspection of tile conditions in the city, which he found entirely in compliance with the require ments pertaining to the seeond-class basis.
 A special feature that influenced the rerating was the great improvement and enlargement of the fire department, which was consummated several weeks ago, and which had direct bearing on the elimna- ton of the 15 per cent deficiency clause which existed prior to the enlargement of the department.
 The deficiency has been removed by the acquisition of the new apparatus. It will mean the saving of thousands of dollars
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to policy holders in the Steel City. Ensley is one of the few cities in the state that are in the second-lcass circle.
 The acquisition of the new rate is due largely to the great interest and work that the several local insurance men took in the matter. MT. Orme spoke very high ly of the fine conditions in the city, say ing that they were among the best regu- lated that he had ever inspected. The new rates went into effect at the conclu- sion of MT. Orme's report. Policies pro- cured since that time will bear the stip- uations of the second-class requirements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
FOR SALE
T. L. Anglin @ Co Phones 1923 PLY 1st Avenue
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE s7500-Large Northside corner, improved. s5000-Modern N. 2Sd st. home, nr. 7th ave, $1O0 per foot-6th avenue corner. $5500-Nice place in Norwood. sG0OO-Good new home 24th st., 55x19O. $iS50-Choice Huntsville avenue lot. 50x15o. $l1 ,O0o-Handsome South 12th ave. place. Sl0,0OO- Good home, blk, Hlg av.. big lot $1O00-Lare corner lot l block of Five Pts s9500-rIandsome s. Hgld. home, big corner $40 per foot-Lovely Louise street lots. ss0 Der foot-Two College IIill lots s55 Der foot-Choice s. 18th ave lots. slGO0-50xl40. one half block South 1eth on D; rents Sli
 s45O0-Good 2-story S. IIgld. residence s7SOO-Jo feet 4th ave, 2Sd and 2ith streets. S5250-100 feet. 18th St, between G and II. S9OO0-25x1S2ts, list avenue; bargain s1e. .50o-S0xl00, corner Sd alley, 14th street. s125 epo-Choice central business block. We sell, rent and insure property.
 R. M'CONNELl & CO,
 Phones S10. ?107 Third Ave. Opposite court house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
Delayed Street Cars.

The vexatious delay of the trolley cars entering Ensley was in order tonight
 People returning home from work and going to the theatres and other places, were materially delayed in arriving at their destination. The 6:45 cars came into town on time, but while the passengers unloaded the current left the wires and remained off for an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
A Choice Home

stories, rooms, modern; servants house, stables, etc. Prettiest lot, and we except none, on the South High lands; location first-class. The entire place in excellent condition, and not a duplicate for the price or terms on the market. Lot is 100x200; fronts High land avenue car line, South Highlands. high-class home at the price of a medium-class home; and half can be carried years at 51a per cent. balance cash. No phone message about this, please. Either mean business enough to call and see it or let this pass.
 OWNER,
 504 Brown Marx Building,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
Makes pvina Statement.

This afternoon at o'clock it was seen that Mir. Brassell was in dying cohdi- tion and at his own request notary public was sent for and dying state ment made regarding the shooting. After he had given the statement 1t was read to him by the notary. He acknowledged 1t as being correct and expressed the wish to sign 1t. A pen and ink was pro- cured and the rapidly sinking man af- fixed his signature to the document. In the statement he acknowledged that sev- eral of his friends were shooting craps as the officers came up, but that he was not doing so, owing to the fact that he had just a moment before arrived on the scene He said that the officers had sur rounded the party and were in the act of bouncing down upon them when their presence was discovered. and the whole party at once began to run and as they ran he was shot and fell into the edge of a pond of water.
 MT. Brassell was perfectly conscious when making the statement. He said that he was positive as 10 which of the OIL cers fired the fatal shot, and so stipulated that fact in his dying statement. In the presence or the DOldIy, lhO utSO'N'i'S Pi' sician. his two brothers, his mother-in- law, hospital nurse and representative of The Age-Herald he said that he was conscious and that he willingly signed the statement made in his dying moments.
 It was stated this afternoon that war rants had been issued for the arrest or the four officers who were present at the time of the shooting, but inquiry at police headquarters to Officer Cochrane, who IS acting chief in the absence of Chief Sugg, failed to substantate the rumor. Officer Cochrane said that if warrants were out for the officers that he had not been ad- vised of the fact.
 MT. Brassell is a married man and has a wife and one child. He is machinst by trade and for some time was em- ployed at the rod mill, but of late he has been working in Birmingham.
 The whole affair is deplorable and it is deeply regretted by every one, especially by the members of the Ensley police force.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
LEGAL NOTICES.
Estray Notice.

The state of Alabama. Jefferson County,
 Probate Court
 Taken up by F. R. Andrews on the 10th day of October 1906 and estrayed be- fore I. II. Benners q judge of the in- ferior court, Birmingham, Ala, a certain bay mare mule. blind in right eye; scars on both fore knees and shoulders, and valued at $25
 Witness my hand this Sd day of Decem- Der, 1906. s. E. GREENE, Judge of Probate for Jefferson County.
 12-i-tu-3t
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ONE GENT 4 WORD.

RATES-ODe cent word dayj no ad. taken for less than 25 cents for first insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
MISCELLANEOUS.

WE are in Inc market for Frederiek, Okla, lots; lot owners would be bene- fitted by corresponding with us Stln- son & Mounts, Real Estate Agents, Frederick Okla. 11-15-30t & PER ACRE-150O acres on railroad; edge of village; 30 miles of Birming- ham; some timber; part cleared; resi- dence 10 tenant houses; running water. Simply the earth for S5 acre. B. F. Eborn, 504-7 Brown-MarX bldg.
 ANY poor girl needing frienoship. help, advice, etc., will find ready and willing assistance by applying to the matron of Salvation Army Rescue Home. 33d st. and Ave. D.. Birmingham. Ala. 6-14-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
ONE GENT A WORD

RATES-one cent q word dayJ no ad. taken for less than 25 cents for first insertion. Cash must accompany every order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11

Say No" when dealer offers you a substitute for Hoods Sarsaparilla. Insist upon Hoods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
BUSINESS CHANGES.

r~~-S,,>->>>-rS = = ~ I i the Birmingham Typewriting Co.,. Room a2O Brown Marx building. Also u man stenographer~ Wanted SG5. Call Bell phone lt54.
 WELL known business man wants So00 on security worth twice that Say what interest you want and address Business Man, care Age-11erald. THERE Is a way tn make money in Nevada mining stocks. We will tell you how in our market letter, sent free for asking. Patrick Elliott X Camp, Conservative Brokers and Mine Makers, Goldfied, Nevada 11-19-13t-eo YOUNG man of good reputation will Dor TOW sS00 on security valued at $500 at not more than % per cent interest per an- mum. Address Young Man, care Age Herald
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11

Christmas Holiday Rates-Round trip tickets will be sold December 20 to 25, in- elusive, December 30 and 31, 1906, and Jan uary 1, 1907, with final limit January [, 1907 at rate of one fare and third plus 9 cerAs to all points south of the Ohio and esst of the Mississippi rivers, also to certain territory in the north and north west, including Chicago.
 Home-seekers' rates to the west and northwest-Tickets will be sold the first and third Tuesdays of each month. linn tied 30 days from date of sale, at rate Of one fare plus S2.00 for the round trip,
 One-way Second Class Colonist Rates Tickets will be sold the first and third Tuesdays of each month to points in Colo rado, Indian Territory. Kansas, Louisiana, Old Mexico, Missouri Nebraska, New Mexico. south Dakota, Texas and Wyom- ing.
 For further informatoin write to or call on P. Sid Jones, D. P A., or R. c. Peirce, T. P. A., both phones S25, Birmingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
Death of John R. Byrum.

John R. Ryrum of Asheville, N. C., died at the home of his son, George R. By rum, in this city this afternoon at l2:S0 o'clock. He is survived By his wife and five children, all boys, three of whom reside in this city, as follows George R. Byrum John Byrum and Jerome By rum, all of the Byrum- Butcher Hardware company The other sons are Louis E. Byrum of Nida Ala, and Claude Byrum of Jones' Ala.
 MT Byrum died of a complication of maladies.
 He had been in impaired health for sev- eral months, but had been in Ensley only a short time. coming here from Ashevile in company with Mrs. Byrum and MT. John Byrum. few weeks ago, with the hope of regalning his health in the warm CT climate
 The change did not prove beneficial, however. and MT. Byrum gradually grew weaker, until the end came.
 Was Confederate Soldier.
 At the time of his death MT. Byrum was G3 years of age. He was a Confedcr- ate soldier and served with distinction throughout the four years of the. civil war On September l. 1863. he was placed in the quartermaster's department, in charge or the CDllcctlng dilu tldiiSlei HIS of stores and munitions. After spending several months in this department he was transferred to the Twelfth North Carolina regiment, under Gen. John A. Early where he remained until the close of the war. For the past thirty years MT. By rum resided in Asheville, where he was widely and favoraby known in business circles.
 Funeral Tomorrow.
 The funeral services will be held at the sons residence on Avenue E and Thirtleth street tomorrow afternoon at ? o'clock. The interment will follow at 8 o'clock in Oakland cemetery.
 The active pall-bearers will be F. E. Butcher C. H. Mandy J. F. Lee, F. G. Moore F. G. Fonville, o. M Caldwell. Honorary, z. D. Fraser, w. w. McTyiere, Crawford Perkins, Robert Martin. Roddy Morrison, George Sexton. The entire city extends sympathy to the family in their hour of bereavement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
LOST. SPRAYED on STOLEN.

LOST Lady's pocketbook from buggy, be- tween Vivian and Birmingham. If finder will return pocketbook and papers can keep he money. Return ts Age Herald office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11

REAL ESTATE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11
S3,5OO SOUTH HIGHLAND LOT

In the most select location, where everybody hopes to live eventually. Even if you are not ready to build now, it's a lot that will steadily enhance in value. Somebody will buy this in a few days.
 We can arrange good terms for you on this, and if you want to build will negotiate a loan at 6 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-11

NTN0 NANTED-By couple without children. furnished room and board in refined prl- vate family: references exchanged; state location and price. B. II. M care Age Herald l2-ll-2t
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-13
RICHARD BURBAGe.
He Was a Great Actor and Shake
speare's Leading Star.

March 10, 1918 or 1919 Richard Bur.
Gage, player died at Shoreditch, Lon
don.
The first of the great English tragic
actors, Burbage was in every way
worthy TO head the long roll Of Eng
lands famous players. The son Of an
actor, the friend and companion of
Shakespeare. it was through him that
many Of the heroes of the dramatist
first spoke 10 the eager playgoers who
thronged the Globe theater. lie was
the original of Romeo, Hamlet, Lear.
Othello, Macbeth, Shylock, richard
Ill. aud many other of Shakespeare's
leading characters, and his name
stands next to that Of the great poet
In the licenses for acting granted by
james l. In 1903 TO the company of the
Globe theater
His powers as an actor We're not his
only claim to distinction, for he was
also successful painter The fame OF
his abilities held "A prominent place In
theatrical tradition for many years,
poem IN his honor, dedicated to one OF
the great players of the day, being
written rs late as the time of Charles IL.
His death, which was probably the
result of paralysis, caused the poets to
turn their thoughts to his successful
career, and II Is from the numerous
elegies then written that most OF the
Information concerning him must be
gathered. Few players have ever had
the good fortune TO be so we'll liked by
the dramatists Of their time, and all
praised hun one even lamehting that
his death hath made visible eclipse
OF playing"
A shrewd. careful man In his busi-
ness affairs, Burbage left an estate
producing yearly income OF 1900,
large sum for a player In those days TO
bequeath to his heirs. Beloved ana
respected by all, he survived his great
master by only few years, his grave
bearing the simple, expressive epitaph,
Exit Burbage." London Saturday
Review.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-13
CAlOROPHYLL.


Ing of Plants.
Chlogophyli is perhaps the most i'm
portant eoioring substance In the
world, for upon this substance depend
the characteristic activity OF plants, the
synthesis of complex compounds from
carbon dioxide and water process, upon
which the existence Of all living things
il ultimately conditioned only In
very few unhnportant forms devoid OF
chlorophyil can the synthesis OF com
plex from simple compounds or from
the elements be accomplished. The
function OF chlorophyll may only be
comprehended when its chief physical
properties are understood. These may
be best illustrated by placing gram
Of chopped leaves Of grass Of geranium
In few cubic eentimeters of strong
alcohol for an hour.
Such solution will be of II bright,
clear green color and when the vessel
containing 1t Is held In such a manner
that the sunlight is reflected from the
surface of the liquid II will appear
blood red, due to lis property of tlnor.
length of the rays of light OF the violet
and of the spectrum In such manner
as to make them coincide with those OF
the red end Ii Is by examination OF
light which has passed through solu-
ton Of ehorophyll, however, that the
greatest insight Into lts physical prop.
critics may be gained. II such ii ray Of
light Is passed through prism and
spread out ON screen, 1t may be seen
that there are several large intervals
of dark bands In the spectrum. The
rays OF light which would have occu.
pied these spaces have been absorbed
by the chlorophyll and converted into
heat and other forms of energy. This
energy Is directly available TO the pro,
toplasm containing the chlorophyll, and
! by means OF 1t the synthesis of com
pick substance may be accomplished.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-13
HOG MONEY.
Origin of the Cartons Old 8rass
Coins of bermuda.

Origin of the Cartons Old 8rass
Coins of Hernauda.
Hog money Is the name BY which
the brass money which began 10 be
struck in bermuda In 1850 came to be
known. On one face Of 1t WIS a hog,
ca the other Il ship of that period
These old coins are very rare aud high
~ priced by collectors.
The history of this device Is curious
aud interesting. A Spanish vessel
commanded by Juan Bernudez. on its
way To cuba with u cargo Of hogs, was
wrecked there This was in lois. Lat
er in the same century. when the Eng
lish discovered this land, they found Il
country inhabited by hogs.
1t Is also Interesting to note thnt the
English discovered 1t In the same way
as the Spaniards An English ship
was wrecked there. Is it any wonder
that tie treaeherous eoast got from
Spanish and English alike the name Of
Devils Land Yet 1t Is one Of the
most beautiful coasts In the world, and
1t has been claimed That In brillianey
Mediterranean effects are not at all
equul to those OF bermuda
bermuda Is said 10 be The island Of
Shakespeare Tempest" Tile strange
noises which mariners heard coming
from Ibis Island, and which they did
not then know were produced by hogs
caused them 10 suy that It was haunt.
ed md 10 report weird thines al II
ppafson's
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-06-13
DO You Get Up EarIyf

1t Is not healthy In any country, at
any season of the year or at any time
of life, to get up early habitually. The
old are better rested by lying late,
even If not asleep, while the young re
quire all the sleep they can get. In all
attitudes, III warm weather, the morn
Ing air, although feeling cool and
fresh, Is laden With the pestiferous
miasma In winter the atmosphere be
fore breakfast Is SO cold and chilly
and searching that II fairly shrtyels W
man and beast chilling to the very
marrow bone sometimes; hence the ay
erage duration OF human life would be
Increased and the amount of sickness
largely diminished by late rather than
early rising as all the older nations
full we'll know and practice.-Ex
change