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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
CARL SEALS MAY BE IN RACE FOR MAYOR Alderman Gregg Also May Be
 in The Fight CITY POLITICS ARE LIVELY o'Brien Will Seek Reelection and Other Candidates for Place Are Mentioned-New City Offers
 Wide Field To Cover.
CITY POLITICS ARE LIVELY

A persistent rumor is going the rounds will be a candidate for the mayoralty chair and the probabilities for his run ming are said to be very strong.
 Credence is given to the report by the fact that MT. Seals will neither affirm nor deny the report. but among his friends 1t is strongly believed that he will be in the race. That he would put up d good fight seems assured, his race for police commissioner having resulted in a signal victory. He has wide personal acquaintance, while he has been one of the most successful young business men in the city.
 With Seals in the race, and it is be- lieved his announcement will be made within the next few days, there will be at least two strong men in the field, Mayor O'Brien being out for reelection. Dame Rumor has been placing quite a number of others In the race, among them being Harry Jones. president of the Board of Aldermen; Alderman R. D. Burnett and Alderman M. J. Griegg. The Burnett rumor started two or three days ago. but MT. Burnett yesterday afternoon stat ed positively that there was no founda- ton for it. It is not much believed that MT. Jones will resign his business con- nection to take chances with the mayor office. It is quite generally believed, however, that Gregg will yet make up his mind to become a candidate and his entry would furnish an exceptionally warm race.
 Apparently Birmingham will enter upon the warmest kind of political fight with the dawning of the New Year. Greater Birmingham covers a large territory and the candidates will have to work early and late to make the proper kind of fight. It appears that former municipal cleo tions were tame affairs to what the com ing one will undoubtedly be.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
COLLINS ENTERS
 PLEA OF GUILTY

New Orleans, December 21.-If John l.. Collins faces trial in any one of a score or more of the cities through the country in which he is wanted for pass ing forged checks, 1t will be after he has served a prison term in Louisiana. He entered plea of guilty in the crim- inal district court here today to the charge of uttering as true fraudulent check at the New Orleans National bank Sentence was deferred until a later day in the week. The law provides a maxi mum penalty of IA years in the peni- tentiary for such an offense. Collins was arrested here Friday. Giuseppe Franz iamore, Oscar Runyan and Domenico Catalano, who were arrested here Sat urday after attempting to pass forged checks on local banks and who, it is charged, were members of a gang head ed by Collins. entered pleas of not guilty when arraigned today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
HIoDoN's BANQUET.
Will Entertain His Deputies At the
 Hotel HiIIman Tonight.

Sheriff F. L. Higdon will act as the host of his deputies tonight. At 8 o'clock at the Hotel Hillman Colonel Higdon will entertain his force of peace preservers with banquet which bids fair to place the inner man in the best sort of Chrstmastide huuior.
 The dinner will be elaborate, the sher- if having arranged a menu affording many tempting and savory edibles. The affair will be conducted in accordance with the Christmas idea and the covers will be laid in keeping.
 The deputies from all sections of the county will be assembled to enjoy Col onel Higdon's hospitality. about 100 men being expected. The sheriff stated yes- terday afternoon that "old clothes was no excuse and he expects the biggest portion of his force of deputies to be in attendance.
 All of the judges on the Jefferson coun- ty bench have been invited to be pres ent, as have a number of other county officials Several men have been chosen to make short speeches, out the occasion will be one of good fellowship rather than of speechmaking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
THREATS OF DEATH
 AGAINST PARR

New York. December H.-Threats Of death by poison and violence against Richard Parr, the special treasury agent who unearthed the sugar frauds on the Williamsburg docks of the American Sugar Refining company are contained in letter given out by him tonight and received. he says, on December Il. The letter follows.
 ''The editor of the Sun died suddenly. Some prominent men in the customs died suddenly. You have been taken sudden ly i'll. Beware of poison. SUGAR"
 MT. Parr was in fact taken suddenly i'll during the recent trial of six former employees of tho company a day or two before the letter was written. His ill., ness was supposed to be an affection of the nerves.
 Other letters received by him contained threats of death and injury by violence. He had been told that he would be pushed off subway platform in front of a nov ing train, and that he would be shot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
MACK FAvoRs PRIMARY.
Democratic Leader Shows How Party
 May Gain Power.

Buffalo, December 21.-Chairman Nor man Mack of the democratic national committee, in a signed statement, comes out solidly for direct nominations in the January number of the National Monthly. Chairman Mack says in part.
 ''The direct primary may make and unmake political leaders and even polit- icai parties before another year. It is possible to stop it in the New York state legislature at the coming session, but 1t will smash the republican party in New York to do it and by reason of the enemy's condition the opportunity for democracy becomes all the greater. The people of New York state will have a direct primary system.
 urinary If the democracy of New York is wise it will not lose this splendid op- portunity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Wants Early Primary.
e Editor of The Age-Herald: 1:

To the Editor of The Age-Herald: g
 Notwithstanding the fact that quite a number of the state papers are advocate ing an August primary, they are not voic- ing the sentiments of the majority of the people of Jefferson county. l have trav- eled over a large portion of the county during the past two months and ind the people are almost unanimous for an April or May primary. The August primary plan is not taking we'll with the masses because they need a rest from politics and think an early primary the only thing that will stop political agitation and insure them the much-deserved peace of mind. After almost three years of continuous political turmoil in this state, let's have an early primary and get back to busi- ness. J. MORGAN FLOWERS.
 Birmingham, December 20. 1909.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Cornell Glee Club.

One of the highest compliments paid the Cornell University Glee, Banjo and Mandolin club resulted from the ap- pearance of the famous organization at Princeton, N. J., the home of the great Princeton university. The Daily Princetonian, the official paper of Princeton, in an editorial. said: We wish to congratulate the Cornell musi- cal clubs on their magnificent work last night. The singing of the Glee club could not have been more finished and delightful"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Recent (0ld Wabe Seems
 10 Habe Spent Us Force

temperature began to rise. The mercury rose to fl degrees during the early fore noon, and the clear. brisk weather was not altogether unpleasant.
 After dark last night. however, ths thermometer began to creep downward again and during the night the mercury fingered around stage of 25 degrees.
 Last night marked the close of the present cold spell. according to indics tions. It is not improbable that within the next day or two it may become cloudy and some rain may fall, but it Is believed by the weather officials that the cold weather has come to a close temporarily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
At the Orpheum.

Tickets for the formal opening and initial performance of the Orpheun theatre, formerly the Hippodrome, will go on sale Thursday morning at o'clock at the theatre. There is every indication of a full house for the open ing, as General Manager Martin Beck has sent & well balanced vaudeville of faring for the opening week. The thea tre has been completely overhauled and put in tip-top shape. After the opening there will be a matinee every afternoon and q performance every night Max Fla Dish, personal representative of MT. Beck, has secured an exceptionally strong orch estra, many of the musi- clans being soloists, which will be a big feature of the Orpheum. The open ing bill will include comedy, music, dancing, comedy acrobatics, bicycle stunts and several pretty girls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Marriaae Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued as follows from the office of the probate court:
 c. r. Tice of Henry Ellen to Miss Addie Morris.
 Robin A. Wade of Birmingham to Miss Lillian P. Barbour.
 William w. Burchtield of Hayes to Miss Alice Gilbert
 Frederick Henry Riordan of Rising Pawn, Ga, to Miss Fannie Joe Car michael
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
CITY ITEMS.

Eleventh Avenue Christmas Tree The Eleventh Avenue Methodist Sun day school will have It's Christmas en- tertainment this evening, beginning promptly at 6:S0 o'clock. There will be a tree and present for all the scholars and a free-will offering to be sent to the Orphans Home at Summer field. All friends of the school are in vited.
 Dr. Phillips Lectures to Masons-Dr. J. H. Phillips delivered an instructive lecture at the Masonic Temple last night, taking as his subject. Light in Masonry" The lecture was given un- der the auspices of King Solomon lodge A. F. and A. M., which has been con ducting a series on Masonic topics dur ing the winter. Dr. Phillips treated his subject in philosophical way and His deductions were highly Illuminating to the Master Masons present. Practical 1y every Masonic lodge in the distriTt was represented among his hearers.
 Big Tiger Raided--Deputy Sheriffs Chew, Wilson and Stell went "a tiger ing" yesterday and succeeded in cap- turing one of the largest tigers of the month. The place of Lonnie Grant, a negro, on Avenue F and Thirtieth btTdtL was fdiucus anu III tiiO SoSCi o1 houses on the premises the officers found 10 cases of whisky, Q suitcase full of whisky and barrel of beer. Grant, himself, was arrested and placed in the county jail on two charges of violating the prohibition law. Grant was arrested yesterday for the third time within the past few months.
 Church of Advent Christmas Tree There will be an important practice and reh ersal this afternoon at o'clock of all the children who will take part either in the speeches or the songs and choruses at the Christmas festival of the Church of the Advent Sunday school which will be held Friday nigh t md not Saturday as previously an nounced. A special meeting of the teachers and the music committee has been called for o'clock today at the parish house. Final arrangements for the Christmas entertainment and dis tribution of presents will be made at this meeting. The Christmas tree for the children promises to be one of the most attractive the Advent Sunday school has ever had
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Thaw's Petition Denied.

Washington, December M.-Justice Mo Kenna. of the supreme court of the United States, today denied petition of Harry K Thaw for writ of error to the court of appeals of New York in the case tain release from the Mattsawan asylum. Tn that case a petition for a writ of habeas corpus was denied and the effect of Justice McKenna's will be to leave the decision of the court of appeals undis- turbed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22

The cold wave which has been prev aient in this section for the past four Or five days has spent its force and according to the official government forecast this morning will witness break in the weather flair and warmer being the bulletin put out by Local Observer Lehman last night
 Tuesday night was the codest of the year. Just before daybreak yesterday morning the thermometer went down to 20 degrees above zero. The temperature hovered around this stage for several houE, but when the sun came up the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
o 'Bxyant Lef His Family
 With AIm0st N0 WOnep

At the meeting of the Board of Alder men tonight a resolution will be intro duced asking that a sum of money be paid to the widow and children of Police man M. M. OBryant, who died Mon day night from wounds received when shot by three negroes Sunday afternoon.
 O'Bryant's finances were at very low ebb at the time of his death. While an economical man, the household ex- penses of his family kept even pace with his small salary as policeman, and there was no chance to save. So tightly was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
"Honey Boyv Minstrels Today.

When the Conan & Harris minstrels appear on the stage of the Jefferson theatre this afternoon and tonight, George Evans promises a budget of new jokes. No black face comedian now before the puplic presents more laughable monologue than the Honey Boy" and his songs are always time ly and much in vogue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
"BIack Patti. T

The Black Patti company of colored performers gave two performances at the Jefferson theatre yesterday afternoon and last night. The show seemed to please the colored people. who turned out in large crowds to laugh and ap plaud Black Paths singing is always worth while and usually has company of singers and dancers who exert them selves to please.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22

he pressed that he had not been able to join the Policemen's Relief association and thus his family received no insur- ance from this direction is tho case with most of the deceased officers. Neith- CT did he have other insurance.
 That the family of the man whose life was ruthlessly sacrificed in the perform ance of his duty to the public deserves something from the public is what many believe Efforts will be made to have the council appropriate several hundred dollars fer this purpose while a public subscription will also probably be started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
King LeopoId's Fortune.

Paris, December 21.-A French fnancier, who Is familiar with the Congo and other business operations of King Leopold of Belgium, estimates the monarch's pri- vate fortune at $5000O,O 900 in excess of the $3,000,o00 bequeathed to the princesses. Lawyers here anticipate much litigation over the property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
KyrIe BeIlew.

At the Jefferson theatre tomorrow night Charles Frohman will present the distinguished English actor, Kyrle Bellew. in @ powerful new four-acr play of present day life by Alfred Sutro, entitled '"The Builder of Bridges" recently presented with great success by George Alexander and Irene Van Brough in London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Big Reward for Parr.

New York. December H.-Except to intimate that Deputy Collector Richard Paris fee for exposing the sugar frauds would not be anything like S1.0O0,00o, Col lector Loeb today refused to predict what the reward might amount to.
 MT. Loeb said, however, that he believes the government is disposed to be liberal with MT Parr,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
"The Red Mill.

"The Red Mill' will be the Christ mas offering at the Jefferson theatre and the seat sale will open at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning. Refinement is the keynote of the production, and to this feature are added an interesting story, popular and catchy music, together with picturesque scenery and quaint costumes. There will be big Christi mas matinee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Tryinq To Fill DeArmonds Shoes.

Butler, Mo, December 21.--One hundred and eighty-four ballots were cast here to- night by the Sixth district democratic con- vention in vain effort to choose a can didate to succeed Congressman David De- Armond. The convention adjourned until tomorrow. C. c. Dickson, John Sudduth, Aandidatax-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
At the Biiou.

Ward & Vokes are better this year than last. and when one says better one says all. There are several stars in the cast beside Ward and Vokes, and this fact is not to be overlooked in considering the merit of the play. There is a performance every night this week and matinee Thursday and a special Christmas matinee Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22

Select your Christmas candy by sample. Pick out your own package and we will have them packed specially for you at the factory with Merita Chocolates. Daily demonstration, free sam- ples. Clarke Bros. 309 N.. 20th street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Mrs. Sara Phillips.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Sara Phillips. who died Sunday in Louisville, will be held this morning at 10 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. E. Wald, . daughter of the deceased. lnterment will be in Emanuel cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Mrs. B. r. caza.

Inc funeral of Mrs. B. T. Gaza, who died Monday night, were held yesterday at 3:3o D. m. at her late residence, s42 North Fifty-third street. Interment was in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Finis Brvson.

Finis Bryson. the 2-year-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. A. Bryson, died Sunday night at a local infrmary. The body was sent at $40 o'clock yesterday afternoon to Garden City by Shaw & Son for inter- anent-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
THE WEATHER.

washington, December 21.-Weather forecast for Wednesday and Thursday: Alabama and Mississippi--Fair slightly warmer Wednesday and Thursday; north to northeast winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Mrs. ]. w, Herrino.

The funeral of Mrs. J. w. Herring, who died Sunday, took place yesterday after noon from her late residence near Iron dale. Interment was in Bass cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs Jans Crow Gorham.

mF& 1AHO VTUW GuTHdHi. Mrs. Jane Crow Gorham, aged S5. died yesterday at a. m. at her late residence 12l5 Tenth avenue, south. Remains were sent yesterday afternoon at 4:5O o'clock to ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22
Green Under taking Company.

SHAW, The Undertaken. 21os and zlo 6th avenue. Both phones g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22

The following is the local report of the United States weather bureau at Birming- ham for 24 hours ending at p. m. De-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-22

Nifty, gifty things at the | Woman's Exchange. Title
 Guarantee Building. Lunch served daily.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-01-07
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The bones Of an average whale weigh
forty-hye tons
This country has 13s cities with q
population Of over 10000 each
In Texas there is man who carries
on regular trade in rattlesnakes-
| By a recent decree, women are not
allowed to engage in bull-hghts In
Spain.
At Yale University there is a skull
Of prehistoric animal which measures
nine feet long and SIX feet broad.
The wife OF the Prime Minister of
Bulgaria Is the president Of the Bulgar-
Ian Woman Suffrage Association, which
has membership OF about 1000.
Farm Iaborers IN the South. paid by
the month or year and fed and support
ed by the landowner. receive 30 and 40
cents a day during working season.
DR.. Martha Hughes Cannon. formerly
State Senator Of Utah, has gone to
live In California with the intention Of
helping the women Of that State to get
equal suffrage DIR. Cannon is describ-
80 "''s' 'i'e"A
= rS- 80 D, ~. 'rs 'eno'' was porn
= o~os-. - 80 ne vas originally
~ 49,, - - 49, oanAins nr,n IN oas-
- 80 y r'e. s.'su 'lus,e ~ perrin Milan
40 !, .s' .aa- anu n'a'ie us nrse appear-
=. az. on - 100. - Dls''en as 'ns fiiot
:" nc y l"s D''e''nan'
DIT MATILDA Evans OF Columbia. s.
u Is tne nrst negro woman to practice |
medicine IN South Carolina When IS
she entered the school for negro chill
dren conducted BY Miss Martha scho-
neid at Aiken, B. Q. From there she
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-01-07

Firslsss or seIf-cookins stoves. which
n<ve been 70 popular In Germany for
number OF yssrz have been rsesnt,v
much improved. The early types wsr.
simply boxes made with do,bls wsn,
20 as 10 retain the heat, and food !.
be boiled or stswed was frst thorouxs.
" heated and then inclos@d in the ~,
for a suf1cisnt time to cook bv tbs =.
tsined heat.
The latest apparatus is said 10 b. h.ss.
90 oy stone This is made suficisnt.
y not IN an oven or over any nrs. then
placed In the cooker with the steal q,
roast and the boz Is scaled ND ana Isfs
for an hour or so until the food Il thor
oushly cooked and hot with douhIs
BOXES boiling. frying and roasting mas
all proceed at once without cara
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-01-07

ORR babies are often nuwelcoms m
China A terrible witness to this IL
stone standing near a pool outside ths
city Of Foochow. On Il Il the ln@rlp.
ton, Girls may not BE- drowned here
Poor parents often sell or give awsy
daughter when only few weeks az
months old, 70 b the future wife Of .
boy about her own age. The child who
becomes bride by rearing mar.
rhge 70 taken home and brought ~
% the family Of her future husband.
An Enzlishwomsn when visiting
school observed q bright boz about
eight years Of age carrying a bsby
girl She asked n she were bis slster
whsFsupon the boz looked shy and ara
not answer. His brother volunteers
he Information. "shs IL bis wifsl-
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-01-07

1eas Conditions similar e Thsa<
which Prevailed 4. ola Days.
Ptttsburger. now In Bisbee. Arix.
writes interestingly of life In that IA,
nous mining town. and hls description
would lead one to believe that some OF
the conditions which prevailed In the
old romantic days OF mining towns
haven't changed much. after all. He
says:
-Bisbee is just 10 feet more than a
mile high. and has the finest library
Of any city Of Its size In the universe
Every daily OF any consequence Is to
be found ON file there.
~Bisbee lies right In the heart OF the
mountains and Cochise Peak. Young
Blood hill and chihuahua Hill rise per
pendicularly to the north. west and
south Of II Beer Gulch Is classic
thoroaghfare and is not anything else
than It's name implies. There are sew
enteen saloons In one block. and at
a. m 1t Is as noisy as Bedlam- There
Is only one tree In the town. a sickiy-
looking cottonwood In the yard Of Wal
ter Douglass. one OF the big mining
men OF Arizona and the state OF Sonora.
Mexico.
College men are as thick In Bisbee
as flies In Kansas City. I roomed with
two Harvard. one Yale and two Mis-
scuri School OF Mines men during the |
FIVE months put In In Bisbee There
are four thriving banks. and one (the i
Bsnk OF Bisbee) Is as elegantly fur
lished as any bank In America. Hand Il
l barber or porter anything less than
two bits and he viii give II back to
Tou.
You are aroused at an unearthly
lour BY the braying OF burros. OF which K
here are thousands. Mexicans lead
hese little fellows with great loads.
nd. with belled burro. make trips
nto the mountains. Before Bisbee had
many Mexicans made for
unes by bringing water from the noun
aims on burros and selling II at exor-
liant prices. bought two brrros for
TX bits apiece and then had TO disciaim
wnership when feeding time came. !
'hich burro never fails to let you
now. Hay is $50 ton. so the owner
a burro has to have plenty OF time q
} rustic. or he win get the Anti-noise
Dciety after him. I
Chinese and Japs bring In produce a
ON the ranches. but neither Chink
'r Jap can remain In Bisbee after 4 T
m IL Is a city ordinance similar to n
e custom In certain Philippine sowns.
here bugie Is blown at 4. and the {
oros with their bolos are let out OF r
e gates
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1909-01-07

Scratch his back and tickle him M.
der the belly. You can lead him snS.
where This applies - nsufst,vs,~
rpeaking-as well to tho auman s,s,. 1870
as to the members Of the drove a..
had the seven devils Hogs have senss
ana don't you forget IL An old razzss'
bask SOW has more brains than All hi.
cattle and horses on the plantation.