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, CITY ORDINANCES.
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IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 32.
To provide for the grading, macadamiz
ing and curbing of certain streets and av
enues.
Section 1. Be it ordadned by the Mayor
arra Aldermen of Birmingham, That the
fol!owihg streets and avenues be graded,
macadamized and the sidewalks curbed to
wit;—Fifteenth street from Avenue E to
Avenue J; Avenue J from Fifteenth to
Eighteenth street, provided, however, that
tihe sidewalk along the north skle of Avenue
J from Seven teeth to Eighteenth streets
shall not be Included In the above, it having
been previously curbed.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That the
costs of said improvements authorized by
this ordinance shall be assessed and levied
against the property abutting on the por
tion of the aforesaid streets and avenues
improved and benefited ‘thereby. Provided,
however, that the cost of all street im
provements on street, avenue and alley
intersections shall be assessed and levied
against the property abutting on the streets
and avenues or alleys so intersecting for
one-half block in each direction.
Provided, further, That tihe cost of grad
ing or macadamizing of any street railroad
or other railroad tracks and space between
such tracks, and for eighteen inches on
each side of the tracks, including switches
and turnouts, shall not be assessed against
the property abutting on said streets and
avenues as aforesaid, but shall be assessed
Against and collected from tiie owner of
^uch railroad, and shall be a Hen upon the
railroad and the property used in connec
tion therewith. Provided, however, that
iwthing herein contained shaJl be construed
to relieve any street railroad of its obliga
tion in the matter of street improvements.
Adopted January 2nd, 1901.
W. M. DRENNEN.
Mayor.
Attest:
H. D. WOOD, City Clerk.
January 4tih and 11th, 1901.
No. 32.
RESOLUTION.
Whereas, The Mayor and Aldermen of
Birmingham have at this meeting of said
board adopted an ordinance entitled ‘‘Im
provement Ordinance No. 32, to provide for
the grading, macadamizing and curbing of
certain streets and avenues”; and
Whereas, The estimated cost of said im
provements has been ascertained to be
$14,000; therefore,
Be it resolved. That the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen shall meet on the 0th day of
February, 1901, at the Council chamber, at
8 o’clock p. m., to hear remonstrances and
protests against the construction of said
improvements.
Be It further resolved. That notice of Ohe
adoption of said ordinance shall be given
by publishing the same, once a week for
two successive weeks, to-wit:—Once during
*he week ending the 5th day of January,
and once during the week ending the 12th
day of January, 1901, respectively, in the
Age-Herald, a daily newspaper of general
circulation, publis/hed in the city of Birm
ingham, which notice shall contain, in ad
dition to the ordinance, the estimated cost,
as aforesaid, of the said improvement, and
shall name the time and place at which the
Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet, as
aforesaid, to ihear remonstrances and pro
tests against the construction of said im
provements.
Be It further resolved. That the City
Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause no
tice by publication to be given, as is hereby
provided for.
Adopted January 2nd. 1901.
II. D. WOOD.
City Clerk.
January 4th and 11th, 1901.
No. 34.
IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 34.
To provide for the construction of a cer
tain storm sewer and branches thereto.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor
and Aldermen of Birmingham, That storm
sewers be constructed as follows:
A main sewer shall be constructed begin
ning at a point In Avenue D. 10 feet west of
Fifteenth street, thence eastward along
Avenue D to Fifteenth street, thence south
ward along Fifteenth street to Avenue J,
thence eastward along Avenue J and Cot
tonwood avenue to Nineteenth street,
thence southward along Nineteenth street
to Twelfth avenue, south.
Branch sewers shall be constructed as
follows: On Avenue I from Fifteenth street
to Sixteenth street; on Avenue H from
Fifteenth street to Sixteenth street; on Av
enue II from Fifteenth street to Fourteenth
Ctreet; thence along Fourteenth street to
Avenue I; on Avenue O from Fifteenth
street to Sixteenth street; on Avenue F
from Fifteenth street to Sixteenth street;
on Avenue E from Fifteenth street to Six
teenth street; on Avenue K from Nine
teenth street to Nineteenth alley.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained. That the
said sewer shall be constructed with all
proper and necessary manholes, catchbasins
and inlets, and in accordance with the
maps. prollleg, plans and specifications now
on file in the office of the City Engineer
of the city of Birmingham, to which ref
erence Is hereby made.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained. That the
cost of constructing the sewers authorized
by this ordinance shall be assessed and
levied against all the lots or parcels of
land lying within the territory drained and
benefited by said sewers In proportion to
the amount of benefit accruing to each;
provided. howTever, that a fair and just pro
portion of the cost of construction of said
sewers shall be assessed against any rail
road on any street or avenue or rigtat of
way drained by said sewer.
Adopted January 2nd. 1901.
W. M. DRENNEN.
Mayor.
Attest:
H. D. WOOD, City Clerk.
January 4th and 11th, 1901.
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No. 34.
RESOLUTION.
Whereas. The Mayor and Aldermen of
Birmingham have at this meeting of said
board adopted an ordinance entitled "An
Ordinance to provide for 'the construction
of a certain storm sewer and branches
thereto"; and.
Whereas, The estimated cost of said Im
provements baa been escertalned to be
$27,000; therefore.
Be It resolved, That 'the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen shall meet on the flth day
Of February, 1901, at the Council chamber,
at 8 o’clock p. m., to hear remonstrances
And protests against the construction of
said improvements.
Be It further resolved, That the said
sewer Is constructed for the purpose of
draining and benefiting the area bounded
as follows, to-wlt;
Beginning at Fifteenth street and Avenue
E, thence westward along Avenue E to
Fourteenth street, thence southward along
Fourteenth street to the southwest corner
of Fourteenth street and Avenue G, thence
in a straight line to the northeast corner of
Alley G and Thirteenth street, thence
Southward along Thirteenth street to Alley
I, thence eastward along Alley I to Four
teenth street, thence southward along the
east side of Fourteenth street to a point 50
feet north of Avenue K, thence In a straight
line to a point on the north line of Avenue
K, 118.9 feet east of Fourteenth street;
thence eastward along the north line of
Avenue K to the east side of Fifteenth
fftreet, thence In a straight line to a polut
on the west side of Sixteen'‘.h street 60 feet
South of Alley J, thence eastward and par
£llel with Alley J to East Seventeenth
lley, thence In a straight line to the north
rest corner of Avenue K and Eighteenth
street, thence southward along the center
{ine of Eighteenth street, If extended, to
e point 175 feet south of Twelfth avenue,
South; thence eastward and parallel to
Twelfth avenue, south, to Nineteenth street;
thence northward along Nineteenth street
to Twelfth avenue, south; thence eastward
•long Twelfth avenue, south, to a point 12S
feet west of Twentieth street; thence north
ward parallel to Twentieth street 270 feet,
(hence eastward and parallel to Twelfth av
enlie, south to Twentieth street; tfhenee
northward along Twentieth street to a point
250 feet north of Avenue J, thence westward
parallel to Avenue J to Seventeenth alley,
thence westward In a straight line to a
point on the west line of Seventeenth
street, 80 feet north of Alley I; thane* west
ward In a straight line ‘to a point on the
south line of Avenue 1, 150 west of Seven
teenth street; thence northward parallel to
Seventeenth street to Alley H, thence east
ward along Alley II to Sev^.^cth street,
thence northward along Seventeenth street
to Alley G, thence westward along Alley
G to Sixteenth street, thence northwrard
along Sixteenth street to Alley F, thence
eastward along Alley F to Seventeenth
street, thence northward along Seventeenth
street to tT.ie northwest corner of Alley D
and Seventeenth street, thence in a
straight line to a point on the south line of
Avenue D 125 feet west of Seventeenth
street, thence westward along Avenue D
to Fifteenth street, thence southward along
Fifteenth street to the point of beginning.
Be it further resolved. That notice of the
adoption of said ordinance shall be given
by publishing the same once a week for two
successive weeks, to-wdt: Once during the
week ending the 5th day of January and
once during the week ending the 12th day
of January, 1901, respectively, In the Age
Hccald, a daily newspaper of general cir
culation. published in the cl'ty of Birming
ham, which notice shall contain, in addi
tion to the ordinance, the estimated cost,
as aforesaid, of said improvements, and
shall name the aforesaid time and place at
w’hich the Board of Mayor and Aldermen
shall meet as aforesaid, to hear protests and
remonstrances against the construction of
said improvements.
Be it further resolved, That the City
Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause
notice by publication to be given, as is
hereby provided for.
Adopted January 2nd, 1901.
H. D. WOOD,
City Clerk.
January 4th and 11th, 1901.
i>o. w.
IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 61.
To provide for the grading and macadam
izing of alley running north and south
through block No. 772 of tfhe city of Birm
ingham.
Section 1. Be J>t ordained by the M«.yor
and Aldermen of Birmingham, That the
alley running north and south In block No.
772 be graded and macadamized.
See. 2. Be it further ordained. That the
f'ost of improvements authorized by this
ordinance shall he assessed and levied
against the property abutting on the por
tion of the aforesaid alley improved and
benefited thereby.
Adopted January 2nd, 1901.
W. M. DRENNEN,
Mayor.
Attest:
H. D. WOOD City Clerk.
January 4th and 11th, 1901.
No. 61.
RESOLUTION.
Whereas, The Mayor and Alderman of
Birmingham have at this meeting of said
hoard adopted an ordinance entitled “Im
provement Ordinance No. 61, to provide for
the grading and macadamizing of alley run
ning north and south through block 772 of
the city of Birmingham.
Whereas, The estimated cost of said im
provements has been ascertained to be
$G00; therefore.
Be it resolved, That the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen shall meet on to-wlt: the 6th
day of February at the Council chamber,
at 8 o’clock p. m., to hear remonstrances
and protests against the construction of
said improvements.
Be it further resolved, That the notice of
the adoption of said ordinance shall be
given by publishing the same once a week
for two successive weeks, to-wit: Once dur
ing the week ending 6th of January, 1901,
and once during the week ending 12th day
of January, 1901, In the Age-Herald, a daily
newspaper of general circulation, published
in the city of Birmingham, which notice
shall contain in addition to the ordinance
the estimated cost as aforesaid of said im
provements, and shall name the aforesaid
time and place at which the Board of
Mayor and Aldermen will meet as aforesaid
to hear remonstrances and protests against
the construction of said improvements.
Be it further resolved, That the City
Clerk be and he Is hereby directed to cause
notice by publication to be given as is
hereby provided for.
Adopted January 2nd, 1901.
H. D. WOOD.
City Clerk.
January 4th and 11th, 1901.
No. 62.
IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 62.
To provide for 'the grading and macadam
izing, curbing and paving of certain por
tions of Avenue I, between Nineteenth and
Twentieth streets.
Section 1. Be tt ordained by the Mayor
and Aldermen of Birmingham, That Av
enue I, between Nineteenth and Twentieth
streets, be graded and macadamized, and
that the curbing be reset along the south
side of said avenue, ami that the sidewalk
along both sides of said avenue be paved
with artificial stone.
Soc. 2. Be it further ordained, That the
cost of street improvements be assessed and
levied against the property abutting on the
portion of the aforesaid avenue improved
and benefited thereby.
Adopted January 2nd, 1901.
W. M. DRENNEN,
Mayor.
Attest:
II. D. WOOD. City Clerk.
January 4th and 11th. 1901.
No. 62.
RESOLUTION.
Whereas, The Mayor and Aldermen of
Birmingham have at this meeting of said
board, adopted an ordinance entitled “Im
provement Ordinance No. 62, to provide for
the grading, macadamizing, curbing and
paving of certain portions of Avenue I, be
tween Nineteenth and Twentieth streets”;
and
Whereas, The estimated cost of said im
provements has been ascertained to be
$1400; therefore,
Be It resolved. That the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen shall meet on the 6th day
of February, 1901, at the Council chamber,
at 8 o’clock p. m., to hear remonstrances
and protests against the construction of
said Improvements.
Be it further resolved, That notice of the
adoption of said ordinance shall be given
by publishing the same, once a week for
two successive weeks, tp-wit: Once during
the week ending the 6th day of January
and once during the week ending the 12th
day of January. 1901, respectively, in the
Age-Herald, a daily newspaper of general
circulation, published In the city of Birm
ingham, which notice shall contain in addi
tion to the ordinance the estimated cost, as
aforesaid, of said 'improvements, and shall
name the time and place at which the Board
of Mayor and A1 dec-man will meet as afore
said to hear remonstrances and protests
against the construction of said improve
ments.
Be it further resolved that the City Clerk
be and is hereby directed to cause notice
by publication to be given as is hereby pro
vided for.
Adopted January 2nd, 1901.
H. D. WOOD.
City Clerk.
January 4th and 11th, 1901.
No. 63.
IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 63.
To provide for the grading, macadamising
and curbing of certain streets and avenues.
Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor
and Aldermen of Birmingham, That
Eleventh avenue, from Nineteenth to Twen
ty-first streets. Twenty-first and Twenty
third streets, from Eleventh to Twelfth av
enues. be graded and the sidewalks along
the same be curbed, Including the returns
at all street and avenue Intersections, and
the pa«rts of the aforesaid portions of the
said street end avenues lying between the
curb line shall be macadamized.
Sec. 2. Be tt further ordained, That the
cost of said improvements authorized by •
this ordinance shall be assessed and levied
against the property abutting on the por- {
tlon of the aforesaid streets and avenues
improved and benefited thereby.
Provided, however, Tthat the cost of all
street improvements on street, avenue and
alley intersections shall be assessed and
| levied against the property abutting on the
streets and avenues or alleys so intersect
ing for one-half block In each direction.
Adopted January 2nd, 1901.
W. M. DRENNEN,
Mayor.
Attest:
H. D. WOOD. City Clerk.
January 4th and 11th, 1901.
No. 63.
RESOLUTION.
Whereas, The Mayor and Aldermen of
Birmingham have at 'this meeting of said
board adopted an ordinance entitled “Im
provement Ordinance No. 63, to provide for
the grading and macadamizing and curbing
of certain streets and avenues”; and,
Whereas, The estimated cost of said im
provements has been ascertained to be $6000;
therefore,
Be it resolved, That lthe Board of Mayor
and Aldermen shill meet on the 6th day
of February. 1901. at the Council chamber,
at 8 o’clock p. m., to hear (remonstrances
and protests against the construction of
said improvements.
Be it further resolved. That notice of the
adoption of said ordinance sfhall be given
by publishing the same, once a week for
two successive weeks, to-wit: Once during
tihe week ending the 6th day of January
and once during the week ending the 12th
day of January, 1901, respectively, in the
Age-Herald, a dally newspaper of general
circulation, published in the city of Birming
ham, which notice shall contain in addi
tion to the ordinance. *'he estimated cost,
as aforesaid, of the said improvements,
and shall name the time and place at which
the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet
as aforesaid to hear remonstrances and pro
tests against the construction of said im
provements.
Be It further resolved, That the City
Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause
notice by publication to be given, as is here
by provided for.
Adopted January 2nd, 1901.
H. D. WOOD.
City Clerk.
January 4th and ll'th, 1901.
No. 69.
IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 69.
To provide for the curbing of sidewalks
along certain streets and avenues.
Section 1. Be It ordained by the Mayor
and Aldermen of Birmingham, That the
sidewalks along the following streets and
avenues he curbed with six-inch grnnite
curbing, to-wit;
Tile east side of Twenty-first street, from
Eighth to Ninth avenues, and the west side
of Twenty-first street, from Eighth alley
to Ninth avenue, including the returns at
all street and avenue intersections.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, That said
improvements shall be made in accordance
whCi the grades and lines heretofore adopt
ed by ordinance for the sidewalks along
the portions of the aforesaid streets and av
enues hereinbefore described.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained. That the
costs of the improvements authorized by
this ordinance shall be assessed and levied
against tfie property abutting on 'the por
tions of the aforesaid streets and avenues
improved and benefited 'thereby.
Adopted January 2nd, 1901.
W. M. DRENNEN,
Mayor.
Attest:
H. D. WOOD, Oily Clerk.
January 4th and 11th, 1901.
No. 69.
RESOLUTION.
Whereas, The Mayor and Aldermen of
Birmingham have at this meeting of said
board adopted an ordinance entitled "Im
provement Ordinance f)o. 60, to provide for
the curbing of sidewalks along certain
streets and avenues"; and,
Whereas, The estimated cost of said im
provements has been ascertained to be
$400: therefore.
Be it resolved. That the Board of Mayor
and Aldermen shall meet on the 6th dav of
February, 1901, at the Council chamber, at
8 o’clock p. m., to hear remonstrances and
protests against the construction of said
improvements.
Be 1t resolved, That notice of the adop
tion of said ordinance shall be given by
publishing tihe same once a week for two
successive weeks, to-wi't: Once during the
week ending 5th day of January and once
during the week ending the 12th day of
January, 1901, respectively, in the Age-Her
ald, a daily newspaper of general circula
tion. published In the city of Birmingham,
which notice shall contain In addition to the
ordinance the estimated cost as aforesaid
of the said improvements, and sOiall name
the time and place at wldch tine Board
of Mayor and Aldermen will meet, as afore
said, to hear remonstrances and protests
against the construction of said improve
ments.
Be H further resolved, That <—the City
Clerk Is hereby directed to cause notice by
publication to be given, as is hereby provid
ed for.
Adopted January 2nd, 1901.
H. D. WOOD.
City Clerk.
January 4Mi and 11th, 1901.
AN ORDINANCE.
Be lit ordained by the Mayor and Alder
men of the city of Birmingham. That ft
shall be unlawful for any person riding a
bicycle to grasp any part of a moving
street ear or other vehicle upon the streets
of Birmingham.
Any person guilty of a violation of this
ordinance shall be fined not exceeding
fifty dollars.
Adopted January 2nd. 1901.
W. M. DRENNEN.
Mayor.
Attest:
H. D. WOOD, Olty Clerk.
January 4th and Uth, 1901.
AN ORDINANCE.
To regulate driving of vehicles witlhin the
fire limits.
Be It ordained by the Mayor and Aider
men of Birmingham, that It shall be un
lawful witihln the fire limits of the city to
drive any vehicle around any street corner,
or coming out of any alley, or turning into
any alley, at a faster gait than a walk.
Be it further ordained, That any violation
of tihls ordinance shall be punished by a
fine of not less than one nor moTe than one
hundred dollars.
Adopted January 2nd. 1901.
W. M. DRENNEN,
Mayor.
Attest:
H. D. WOOD, Olty Clerk.
January 4th and Uth, 1901.
AN ORDINANCE.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aider
men of Birmingham, That it tlhall be unlaw
ful to interfere with any garbage or waste
receptacle or to disturb the contents there
of or to remove any of the contents there
of.
Be it further ordained, That any violation
of this ordinance shall be punishable by a
fine of not less than one nor more than one
hundred dollars.
Adopted January 2nd. 1901.
W. M. DRENNEN.
Mayor.
Attest:
H. D. WOOD, City Clerk.
January 4th and Uth, 1901.
AN ORDINANCE.
Be It ordained by the Mayor and Alder*
men of Birmingham, That Section 372 or
the City Code of Laws and Ordinances for
tfhe city of Birmingham be amended so as
to read as follows:
Section 372. Riding or Driving on Side
walk. Any person who wilfully or wantonly
rides or drives upon any sidewalk, gutter
or sewer, must, on conviction, be fined not
less than one nor more than one hundred
dollars; provided, always, that whenever i
necessity or reasonable cause therefor is
shown to him, the Mayor may Issue special
permits for crossing and moving along
sach sidewalks, gutters or. sewers, with
toams and vehicles, and for loading and un
loading while 'thereon; upon express condi
tion, however, that the holders of such per
mits ;shall be liable and pay for any special
damage occasioned by their exercising the
privilege granted by such permits.
Adopted January 2nd, 1901.
W. M. DRENNEN.
Mayor.
Attest:
H. D. WOOD. City Clerk.
January 4tfii and 11th, 1901.
ON THE RACE TRACK
At New Orleans.
New Orleans, La., January 10.—Weather
threatening; track heavy.
J. F. Holt, the owner of Cathedral, and
his trainer were suspended indellnitely on
account of the running of Cathedral.
Indian, Miss Hanover, Educate and Lady
Contrary wero the winning favorites.
First Race—Selling, a mile and one-eighth;
Bamiuo II., 99 (Dale), 15 to 1 and 7 to 2, won;
Henry of Frantsmar, 101 (Cochran), 11 to
5 and 1 to 2, second; Albert Vale, 110 (Wink
fleld), 7 to 10, third. Time, 2:07%. Nearest
and Bright Night also ran.
Second Race—Six and a half furlongs, sell
ing; Tea Gown, 103 (Kane), 3 to 1 and even,
won; Porter B., 102 (O’Brien), 6 to 1 and 2
to 1, second; Waterpiant, 93 (Dade), 10 to
1, third. Time, 1:29%. Belle of Elgin, Lady
Haynian and Cape Jessamine also ran.
Third Race—A mile and one-sixteenth,
selling: Indian, 99 (Flick), 7 to 6 and 1 to 2,
won; Lillian Reed, 99 (Slack), 9 to 2 and 3
to 2, second; Titus, 100 (Dale), 8 to 1, third,
Time, 2:03. Reducer and Good Night also
ran.
Fourth Race—Seven furlongs: Miss Han
over, 108 (Slack), 2 to 1 and 9 to 10, won;
Glen Lake, 100 (Dale), 3 to 1 and even, sec
ond; Emtgrce, 103 (Cochranj. 4 to 1, third.
Time, 1:18. First Past, Frangible and Hard
ly also ran.
Fifth Race-Six furlongs, selling: Educate,
91 (Cochran). 2 to 1 and even, won; Novelty,
85 (Michaels), 30 to 1 and 10 to 1, second;
Tildee, 103 (Flick), 4 to 1, third. Time, 1:22%.
Amoroso, Denny Duffy, Dousterswlvel,
Charlie Daniels, Azua, Monometallist and
Pell Mell II. also ran.
Sixth Race—Six furlongs, selling: Lady
Contrary, 101 (Walsh), 7 to 10 and out, won;
Floyd Dixie, 98 (Reeder), 30 to 1 and 7 to 1,
second; Olekma, 99 (Cochran), 1 to 1, third.
Time, 1:24. Cathedral, IJoralice, Zack 'Willis
and Laureate also ran.
TEDDY AFTErt LIONS.
Vice-President-elect Westward Bound
for a Hunt.
Colorado Springs, Col., January 10.—Col.
Theo. Roosevelt arrived in this city on the
Rock Island train today and later, accom
panied b>** Philip B. Stewart and Dr. Gerald
D. Webb, boarded the Colorado Midland
'train on which he continued his journey
westward to the hunting grounds where he
will seek sport with mountain lions and
bear. The party will leave the train at
Rifle, Col., tonight and tomorrow will ride
to Meeker where they will hunt.
KING MAKES BOND.
Department Not Decided Whether or
Not He Shall be Courtmartialed.
Mobile, Ala., January 10.—Capt. Charles
W. King, who was bound over Monday in
the sum of $10,000 to answer to the charge
of accepting a bribe from Contractor Hob
eon, made his bond this afternoon. Since
fills arrest he has been at the Hotel Bien
ville, in the custody of a deputy marshal.
Capt. F. Singer arrived this morning
from Washington to determine whether
the accused sha'll be tried by the civil or
mi'Mtary authorities.
O’Brien is Assistant General Manager.
Chattanooga, Ten'n., January 10.—A cir
cular was issued today from the office of
General Manager Leary of the Southern
Express Company, countersigned by Vice
President Platt, appointing Mark J.
O’Brien, -now superintendent of the central
division, -to be assistant general manager,
and W. S. McFarland route agent at Nash
ville, to succeed Mr. O’Brien as superin
tendent. The headquarters of both officers
are In this city. The new assistant gener
al manager is a young man of energy and
ability, son of the late Matt J. O’Brien,
author and poet, and nephew of Col. M. J.
O’Brien, president of tfiie company.
Louisville & Nashville Dividend.
New York, January 10.—The directors of
the Louisville and Nashville Railroad have
declared a semi-annual dividend of 2\i per
cent, on the company's share. This is an
Increase of one-half of 1 per cent.
REDUCED RATES TO~SELMA.
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Free Street Fair and Trade Carnival,
January 7-12, 1901.
The Southern Railway will sell tickets ait
tlje low rate of one fare for the round trip.
Tickets on sale January 7, 8, 9, 10. 11 12,
final limit for return January 14, 1901.
Double daily service.
For further information call at union
depot, or C. E. JACKSON,
1-6-61 T. P. A., 2019 First Ave.
Tampa, Fla., and Return.
Account annual conference M. E. church,
Tampa, Fla., January 16th to 21st, 1901, the
Central of Georgia Railway will sell tickets
at rate of fare and one-third for round trip
on certificate plan. Solon Jacobs, Com
mercial Agent; W. D. Hammet, Traveling
Passenger Agent, 1821 First avenue, Bir
mingham, Ala. l-7-9t
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Sealed bids will be received at the office
of the undersigned until 12:00 m., February
25, 1901, for the erection of the new city
hall building. Plans and specifications can
be seen at the office of the architect. Each
bidder will be required to deposit a duly
certified check for Twenty-five Dollars, to
be held by the architect as a guarantee
that the plans and specifications will be
promptly returned within six days after
same have been obtained and that the bid
der will submit his bid on or before the day
mentioned.
All bids must be worded according to the
forrit prescribed in the specifications.
The right is reserved lo reject any or all
bids. D. A. HELMICH Architect.
Birmingham, Ala., January 10, 1901.
1-10-30t
Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup.
Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS bv
MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHIL
REN WHILE TEETHING, with PER
FECT SUCCESS.lt SOOTHES the CHILD,
SOFTENS the GUhlS, ALLAYS all PAIN,
CURES WIND COLIC, and Is the best rem
edy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists
In every part of the world. Be sure and
ask for "Mrs. Winslow’s Soothing Syrup,"
and take no other kind. Twenty-five cents
a bottle.
For straight whiskies go to
Dunker’s Saloon, 208-210 N.
20th street, between 2nd and
3rd avenues. Our leading
brands: Sana Clay, Paris Club,
Peacock, $1.00 per quart.
ONE CENT1 A WORD.
No Ad. Taken for Less Than 25 Cents.
THE ALABAMA HOME has $25,000 per
month to loan to build houses on vacant
lots; the limit of cost is smaller In this
association than in any other company.
Apply to W. V. M. Robertson, G. M., 2009
1st avenue. 11-2-tf
~_ WANTED.
WANTED—Good stenographer and an ac
countant. Apply to C. D. Smith & Co.,
O’Brien Opera House Building. 1-8-tf
WANTED—Everybody going to Texas to
travel via the Queen and Crescent Route
(Alabama Great Southern Railroad).
Twelve (12) hours quickest time, superb
vestibuled trains. Cafe dining cars. See
R. M. Ellis, T. P. A.. No. 2019 First ave
nue. 12-4-tf
SITUATION WANTED.
HUSTLING YOUNG MAN, with good ref
erences. wants employment; experienced
clerk, tire insurance, real estate, loans;
will do anything. Address Hustler, care
Age-Herajd.
POSITION WANTED by registered phar
macist; several years experience. Address
Box 54, Russellville, Ala. l-10-2t
SALESMEN WANTED.
WANTED—Reliable and competent sales
men to sell complete line of lubricating
oils, greases, paints, colors, varnishes,
specialties, etc.; exclusively or as “side
line;’’ liberal commission or salary; ex
perience unnecessary; old reliable house.
Address Manufacturer,Commercial Block,
Cleveland, Ohio. l-&-9t&wky-lt
3___HEL^WA NTE D-—MA LE. ~
WANTED—A middle-aged cook for the
Boys’ Industrial School; references re
quested. 12-29-tf
WANTED—A good penman; rapid and ac
curate accountant; not necessary to be
an experienced bookkeeper, but must be
quick and accurate in figures and copy
ing; write in own hand, slating experi
ence, ago, reference and low'est wages
will work for; one having knowledge of
the lumber business preferred. Address
E. E. Jackson Lumber Co., Riderville,
Ala. l-ll-4t
BOY WANTED to do light office work. Ap
ply Age-Herald office, 1:30 p. m. today.
1-10-tf
~_boarders wanted^_
BOARDERS WANTED—Can accommodate
a few nice boarders; hot and cold bath;
rates reasonable. Apply 2205 4th avenue.
l-7-7t
LAND TITLES.
ALABAMA ABSTRACT CO., 2007 First ave
nue, examiners of land titles; the only
complete set of abstracts of title to tnls
district, with plats, in existence; our ab
stracts show everything of which a
purchaser or money lender should be ap
prlsed.11-22-1 f
EXPERT EXAMINERS.
NOTICE—Merchants, manufacturers and
business men generally should have their
books examined once a year and loss or
gain determined; as we are approaching a
new year, now Is the time to have this
work done; will guarantee satisfaction
and execute all work promptly at a rea
sonable price. Address Expert, P. O. Box
486.12-10-mon-wed-fri-tf
MONEY TO LEND.
MONEY TO LEND - We nave 570,000 to
lend on Birmingham property at a very
low rate; we avoid long delays, and lend
from 5500 up; call on us. 424 Chalifoux
Building. D. F. Allen & Co. 6-19-tf
“REAL E8TATE LOAN8.
THE ALABAMA TRUST & SAVINGS CO.,
2007 First avenue, paying 4 per cent inter
est per annum on savings deposits; first
mortgage real estate notes bought and
sold.11-22-tf
Lbif. '
LOST—Between 2120 and 2128 Highland ave
nue/ one diamond stick pin. Finder will
please return to 2120 Highland avenue
and get suitable reward. l-9-3t
* MISCELLANEOUS.__
LUMBER for quick shipment. We can fur
nish half a million feet of lumber, to be
shipped within the next two weeks. Now
is the time to buy 'before the big advance,
which is surely coming. If you want lum
ber and want it promptly, place your or
der with the Lathrop Lumber Company,
2015 First avenue, Birmingham. Ala.
Phone G64. 12-9-tf
THE Special Bicycle Messenger Service
Phone 36. office 112 N. 19th street; open 7
a. m. to 11 p. m.; notes and small parcels
In city 10 and 15c; out-of-town rates very
reasonable; business strictly confidential;
strangers In city should call up 36; refer
ence, Henry B. Gray. S. Y. Hampton,
Proprietor and Manager. 6-6-tf
CREDIT To reliable parties. Diamonds
and watches, jewelry, silverware and
clocks, on small weekly or monthly pay
ments, lowest prices; best quality; goods
guaranteed; will call If desired. E. Low
lnsohn. 2010 First ave. 4-27-tf
BAND sharp and clean in carload lbts, de
livered promptly. J. Lundle gloss, 411
Chalifoux Building. 8-31-tf
DISSOLUTION NOTICET^On the'first day
of January the firm of Loveless & Rod
gers was dissolved. The business will be
continued In the name of the undersigned
at No. 228 South Twentieth street. J. T.
Loveless, Successor. l-9-3t
DO YOU KNOW Gelders serves the best
lunch for 15 and 25 cents?. 1-8-tf
TYPEWRITERS ~ REPAIRED — Having
greatly improved our facilities for repair
ing typewriters, we beg to announce that
we can rebuild machines throughout. An
expert typewriter mechanic is dn charge
of this department. Prompt and satisfac
tory work guaranteed. A. R. Dearborn &
Co. 1-6-tf
DR. 0. T. DOZIER,
SPECIALIST.
Genito Urinary
Surgery.
Cutaneous and
veneral diseases.
All delicate dis
orders of sexual
organs and pel
vic vicera of men
and women. Cys
t i t i s, stricture, ]
sexual weakness,
prostl tills, irregu
£*ier' ' larlties of women,
Impediments to marriage, and all forms of
chronic, nervous, blood and private dis
eases.
EVERY FORM OF PRIVATE DISEASE
POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN
GUARANTEE.
Consultations at office or by mail are in
vited free.
Treatment by mail to parties who cannot
visit me. No written prescriptions; we
furnish all medicines.
Birmingham Daily News: “The News
commends him (Dr. Dozier) most cordially
to all those .In need of his services."
Age-Herald: "His long record and ap
proved abilities entitle him to the proud
distinction of standing at the head of his
profession.”
Alabama Christian Advocate: “His pro
fessional standing is unimpeachable, and
his character as a gentleman and citizen is
above reproach.”
Office and Dispensary earner Third ave
nue and Nineteenth straat, Birmingham,
Ala.
ONE CENT A WORD.
No ad. taken for less than 25 cents.
L. V. Clark. J. K- Brockman,
President. Secretary and Treas.
THE SOUTHERN AUDIT COMPANY
of Birmingham, Ala.
Expert examination and audit of ac
counts, corporations, municipalities, cq
partnershlps. Accounts kept for adminis
trators, executors, receivers, assignees, eto.
Rooms 2 and 4. 2021 Vt First Avenue.
FOR RENT. J
FOR RENT—Remington typewriter. 8.
Slater, phone 900. 1-6-tf-eod
REAL ESTATE.
FOR SALE.
$650—$50 cash, balance $10 per month; new
house on car line, Woodlawn.
$1100—60x100; good 5-room cottage, corner
34th street and 11th avenue, no-rth.
$150— Lot 50x190; north 23d street. This Is the
cheapest lot on the market.
$12,500—Best house on 5th avenue, close Ini
will rent for 15 per cent on Investment.
$1250—New 5-room cottage; good location,
Woodlawn; $250 cash, balance monthly.
B. A. THOMPSON & CO.,
Phone [phone]st Street.
FOR RENT.
No. 923 South 17th street, unfurnished or
furnished, $40 and $50.
No. 2224 7th avenue North, 9 rooms, $40.
Four-room house In Irondale, $10.
No. 719 South 25th street, 5 rooms, $16.
No. 820 Soi^th 30th street, 7 rooms, modern,
$27.
Nice 5-room cottage in North Birmingham,
$12.50.
Nice cottage In Fountain HelghtH, large
yard, $25.
STOKES.
No. 1726 First avenue, $25.
Also offices for ren.t in office building.
FOR SALE.
$1500—New 6-room house in Kingston; $650
cash, balance $10 per month; rents for $18.
$2250— Elegant home 1n Woodlawn, on oar
line; a bargain.
$1250—Nice home in Woodlawn, on car line;
a bargain.
$4500—2015 avenue Q; a good bargain.
$4000 for property renting $50 per month;
good investment.
We have several first-c.ass bargains in
South Highlands residences and vacant
property which are fine investments. Call
and we will be glad to show same.
We also have several lots and homes for
sale on easy terms.
FIRE INSURANCE.
Let us insure your property. We represent
only the best companies, and can take
care of large and small line's and guaran
tee first-class attention. “Our patrons
sleep well.”
W. N. MALONE & CO.. AGENTS,
Phone 613. No. 2017 First Avenue.
FOR SALE.
$15,000—2026 2d avenue; 4 stories.
$1000—12th avenue, North, near 24th street.
$3000—Residence, Cullom's Addition.
$12,000—2109 2d avenue; 3 stories.
$1250—Residence, Avenue G and 15th street.
$3150—Residence, Huntsville avenue.
$4500—4 brick residences, Avenue H; rents
$660.
$2100—100x200, 16th street, near 10th avenue,
South.
$7500—2d avenue corner, near Jefferson The
atre.
$1575—50x160, 12th avenue, South; paved,
stone fence.
$8000—80x100 residence. North 21st street.
$10,000—2d avenue, corner 22d street; im
proved.
$4000—Residence, South 17th street.
$0000—Highland avenue lot. 100 feet. ^
$3000—Highland avenue residence.
$5250—Residence, 19th street, North.
$19,000—2d avenue, near 19*h street.
$0000—Beautiful home, 24th street, North.
$4250—7 houses, Avenue H, near 22d street.
$12,500—100x240, residence, 8th avenue.
$4500—Corner 11th avenue, South; elegant
house renting $480; easy terms.
W. B. LEEDY & CO.,
Phone 42. 112 North 21st St.
10-10-sun-wed-fri __
FOR SALE—Choice residence lot on South
Highlands, already terraced and sodded;
front wall, curbing and pavement; size
50x170—rather narrow for a large house.,
blit for the fact that adjoining lots ar*fe
both very wide, allowing plenty of room
between houses; elegant residences on
each side; price $1600; easy terms.
FOR RENT—South Highlands, elegant res
idence of 8 rooms and hall; just complet
ed; furnace heat, hot and cold water, *gas
and electric lights; convenient to cars; ex
cellent neighborhood.
A. R. DEARBORN & CO.,
12-2-eod-tf 1921 First Ave.
STANDARD LOAN CO.
2010 FIRST AVENUE.
Loans money on watches,
diamonds, jewelry, pistols,
guns, mechanical tools, mu
sical Instruments. Old gold
and silver bought. Unredeemed pledges for
cate.
STOLEN! STOLEN!! STOLEN!!!
Near Faunsdale, on Thursday night, the
3d inst., one dark bay horse with tJhe marks
of running a stud awhile; raft her stout legs;
about eight years’ old; saddles well and
carries his head on a level with his body in
traveling. Any information and the appre
hension of the tfhief and recovery of this
horse will be suitably rewarded.
Collier White,
Faunsdale, Ala.
A NEW TRAIN.
And Change of Schedule.
On December 30 the Kansas City, Mem.
phis and Birmingham Railroad will Inaug.
urate a new train between Winfield and
Birmingham, known a» the “Winfield Ac
commodation.”. Train No. 7 will arrive al_
Birmingham from Winfield at 10:30^a. m.,
and returning will leave at 5:30 p. m.
Train No. 6, now leaving Birmingham at
12:10, noon, will leave at 12:45 p. m. This
train consists of new elegant vestibule cars
including Pullman Buffet sleeper, free re
clining chair car and elegant day coaches,
running through to Kansas City without
change, making close connection at Mem
phis with trains for Texas, Arkansas, In
dian Tenritory and Oklohama Territory,
aqd at Kansas Cfty, with trains for all
points west and northwest.
Train No. 5, now arriving at 4:30 p. m.,
will arrive at 3:55 p. m. This train consists
of the same equipment as No. 6.
Train No. 4 will leave as usual at 10:20 p.
m. This train consists of Pullman buffet
sleeper and elegant day coaches, and makes
close connection at Memphis the next morn
ing with all trains for points in Texas. Ar
kansas, Indian Territory and Oklahoma
Territory, and at Kansas City, with lines
for the west and northwest.
Train No. 3 will arrive as usual at 5:50
a. m.
Trains 5 and 6 consist of the most elegant
equipment in the south, and any one wish
ing to make a trip to the west will find the
K. C. M. and B. R. R. the most comfortable
and best he can use.
For further information apply to
C. M. BILLHEIMER, O. P. A.,
Phone 074.
CHAS. JONES, T. P. A..
1914 Morris Ave. 1-5-tf
Smoke Da Costa Cigars.
Da-Cost-a-NiCAel.