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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
MARY PRATT FURNACE
Sod at Receivers Sale Yesterday and Bought
In by the BondhoIders.

Mary Pratt furnace, which is situated
on the extension of First avenue east of
the Sloss furnaces and which has been idle
for several years was sold yesterday at
noon at receivers sale in front of the
court house.
The sale was made by T. l.. Nabers, who
was appointed receiver under a decree is
sued out Of the city court in the case of
William T. Underwood and others VS.. Jo-
seph B. Wolf and others.
J. T. Cornwall, as trustee for the bond
holders, and E. M. Tutwiler of the Tut
wiler Coal and Iron company were the
only bidders, the property being finally
knocked down to Mr.. Cornwall for $4,000.
1t is said that the company will at once
be reorganized and the furnaces put in
operation.
The Mary Pratt was one of the first fur
naces built in the Birmingham district and
at first used charcoal but was several years
ago transferred into coke furnace.
1t is said that the plant is in good condi-
ton and with few needed repairs will
be able to go into blast.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

battle drill today and tomorrow they will
drill by brigades. Open order drill by brig
AIDES was the order of the day by the cav
airy troops. The monotony of camp life
was varied today by a court-martial trial
of Private Eng1eham of Troop C. Third
cavalry, for deserton. Engieham enlisted
from New York, and stated that just be-
fore the troops were expected south from
Fort Ethan Allen, he went without leave
to visit his mother and she persuaded him
to remain at home. He is only about 10
years old. The court is made permanent
during the encampment in this city,.
No order for the movement of troops
has been received, and the opinion was
freely expressed today by leading officers
that no further troops aside from the Tenth
cavalry will be ordered away until after the
investment.
That the troops here are still on waiting
orders is indicated by the fact that $50
empty box and stock cars are now massed
in the railroad yards at the suggestion of
the acknowledgement in readiness for hurry
orders.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
TIT
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
TO CLOSE MAY 10
Session of 1928 Has Been a
Successful One Board of
Education Meets.

The Birmingham public schools for the
season Of 1S97-9S will close on the 18th inst
The commencement exercises of the grad
uating class of the Birmingham High
school will take place on the evening of
that Date at the opera house. which will
no doubt be crowded with relatives and
friends of the graduates
"A short meeting of the board of education
was held last night in the office of Superin-
tendent ]. III. Phillips in the High school
building, but nothing of Importance was
TRANSACTED, the several reports being re-
ferred to the proper committees
The session of the school, while attended
with many difficulties, has been a success
full one, and reflects credit upon the able
management of the board of education
and the mayor and board of aldermen,
who came to the rescue with liberal appro-
priations from the city treasury.
The public school system of Birmingham
stands second to none in the country and
the high standard of excellence has been
maintained through the present session
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

sition as member OF Colonel Higdon's
staff by reason of the United States army
regulations is determined to take some part
in the war with Spain and has volunteered
his services free of charge to act as recruit
ing officer of the Birmingham district.
Captain Demere can be found at his office
In room 49, Potter building, and all who
desire to volunteer are requested to leave
their names with him. Twenty-Five able
bodied men are wanted today to fill up B.
company.
Captain Demere is geratly put out, that
he was compelled to stay behind, but says
that he is DESTROYS of assisting in some
way and believes that he can be of much
service in recruiting men.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
DEATH BENEATH
AN ELECTRIC CAR
DepIorabIe Accident on West End
Line Yesterday.
LITTLE LIFE CRUSHED OUT
Lorena Harris, tie 5-Year-old Child of Mr..
and Mrs. J. D. Harris, of Ely
ton the Victim.
LITTLE LIFE CRUSHED OUT

A deplorable accident occurred at Elyton
yesterday morning about $3.50 O. clock on the
West End electric line of the Birmingham
Railway and Electric company, which re-
suited in the death of little Lorena Harris
the 5-year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. D. Harris, who reside at Hillman station.
The tender little life was crushed out be-
meath the wheels of electric car No. 80, in
charge of Motorman George Curtis one of
the oldest and most reliable men on the
line.
1t seems that little Lorena accompanied
the colored nurse to Elyton only short
distance from Hillman station.
The electric car line runs through the
main street of the little town and the
child crossed the track and went into the
postoff1ce where she was attracted by
some kittens. About this time a car COM
ing from the city started down the grade
at this point and the child evidently having
admired the kittens to her satisfaction.
rushed out of the postoffice door and
started across the street to join her COM
panions
AS she reached the street she evidently
sa& the car coming and deviated to the
left, running down the track about forty
five feet from the front of the postoffice
doors, where she started across the track
and was struck by the car which passed
entirely over her body and was stopped
about 100 feet beyond.
Messrs. F. A. Maxwell and D. e. Hick-
man, who were standing near by, and were
eye-witne sses to the accident ran to the
spot and tenderly lifting the bleeding form
of the injured child carried her into Slater
& Viewers store, where she expired few
moments later.
The body and limbs were terribly bruised
ard the Child no doubt suffered severe
shock from the electric current.
The funeral will occur from the family
"A number of persons witnessed the acct
dent and say that the car was running at
high rate of speed although Motorman
Curtis says that he was running at an or
binary speed and did not see the child
until the car was almost upon her. He says
he Immediately grasped the brake, and
with almost superhuman effort tried to stop
the car, but did not succeed in doing SO un-
til the little child was knocked down and
dragged some distance. =
The news of the accident quickly spread
through the little suburb. and much SYM
pathy was expressed for the bereaved pa
rents who were almost distracted with
grief at the sudden taking away of their
little one whose merry voice and sunny
smile only a few moments before made
the happy household radiant with joy and
gladness.
Mr.. Harris is a member of the firm of
B. f. Roden & Co., wholesale grocers of
this city.
residence at Hillman Station at $3.50 o'clock
this afternoon. Interment at Oak Hill GEM
stery
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
THE TELEPHONE COMPANY
Has Begun the Work of Laying Conduits for
Underground Wires

The Telephone company yesterday began
work on laying the conduits for the under
ground wire system. Excavations were
begun on Second avenue and Nineteenth
street, and the work will be pushed to a
speedy completion. All the wires in the
business portion of the city will be placed
under ground and conduit will be laid for
the city in which the Gamewell alarm sys-
tenn and the fire alarm wires will be
placed.
The office of the telephone company will
be moved into the new building in a few
days, and as soon as the big switchboard
arrives from the manufacturers the work
of moving the exchange will be COM
menced.
When these several improvements are
completed Birmingham can boast of one of
the best telephone systems in the country.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
WILL JOIN TIER COMMAND.
The Huntsville and Florence Companies e.
Route to Mobile

The Huntsville and Florence companies
of the Third regiment will pass through
Birmingham this morning en- route to Mo-
bile, where they will join Colonel Higdon's
command. These companies could not
reach Birmingham in time to leave on
Sunday with the rest of the boys on ac-
count of the members being unable TO ar
range their business affairs in time. Both
companies will carry the maximum number
of men and will reach Mobile this after
noon, where they will no doubt be given a
warm reception by the North Alabama
boys who have become somewhat used to
camp life by this time.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
EVincing Much Enthusiasm Upon
the Subject of Flags.
THE MATERIAL HAS ARRIVED
Mr. Loeb Attended to the Order With Prompt
ness and Dispatch-Ladies viii En-
broIder the Designs With Their
Own Fair Fingers.

The noble women of Birmingham are
eyincing more and more enthusiasm upon
the subject of the flags, which It is their
commendable Intention to make for the
soldier boys.
Mr. Loeb of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, in
New York, attended to the order with great
dispatch and promptness, and the result is
that the material is now in the CITY. It is
regular flag silk and is of superior quality.
Many OF the soldier boys made special re-
quests that the ladies accomplish the work
with their own loving fingers rather than
send 1t away for completion In consequence
of this dainty and tender compliment the
ladies have decided to meet in the Com
mercial club rooms and do this work i'm
mediately with their own fair fingers.
Mrs. w. b. Catchings has kindly con-
scented to superintend the embroidery work,
that its richness and perfection may be in
perfect accord with the elegant mate.lal
used. Every one at all interested is per-
sonally urged to meet today cTuesday) in
the Commercial club rooms and stitch by
stitch from the interested many the work
viii speedily and easily be accomplished.
Commercial Club Rooms
All those who will assist in making the
stars and doing the embroidery will please
meet Mrs. Catchings at p. m. Those who
prefer TO assists in the machine work or
planning of the flag meet in the rooms at
$3.50.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
TUSCALOOSA
Preparing to Entertain the Alabama Press AS
sociaton-Stcretary Rountree Active.

J. Asa Rountree secretary of the Ala
bama Press Association, left for Chatta-
nooga yesterday to complete arrangements
for the editors excursion to Washington
next week.
The annual meeting of the association
will be held in Tuscaloosa on the 11th and
18th and from thence the "press gang, wild
go to Washington The meeting is going
to be one of the largest ever held in the
state, about 200 members having already
notified the secretary of their intention TO
be present. Tuscaloosa Is preparing to en-
tertain them in royal style-three big rece p
lions, an excursion up the Warrior river
and trip to the insane hospital, having
already been planned.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
WATER COMMITTEE
8usily Engaged Preparing Report Meeting
Last Night.

The special water committee of the city
council to investigate the water question
met last night in the council chamber of
the city hall and remained in session sew
eral hours. The meeting was held behind
closed doors, and it is understood that the
members are busy preparing the report
which will be submitted to the next meet
ing of the city council. The report promises
to be quite elaborate, and the COMMITTEES
promises to provide means for securing
both purer and cheaper water for the citi-
zens of Birmingham.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
GRAND LODGE
Knights of Puhias Will Meet in Montgomer,
Today.

The Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias,
of Alabama meets in Montgomery today.
The order is well represented throughout
the state and many delegates will be I'M
attendance.
The following delegates from this city
will represent the local lodges lat the meet
ing: John D. Elliott Jefferson Valley
Lodge No. IL; E. J. McCrossin, Phoenix
Lodge No. rs; Vassar Allen, Hines-Dirego
Lodge No. n, and J. w. Webb. Birming-
ham Lodge No. IS.
Delegates from the suburban towns and
the surrounding cities passed through the
city yesterday and last night en- route to
the meeting.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
A snaniard in the City

1t is said for several days past that there
has been Spaniard in the city endeayoring
to str up sympathy for Spain among the
negroes He has been endeavoring to per-
suade the colored people that they have
been mistreated by the whites and has been
trying to stir up strife between the two
races
A number of the colored volunteers nave
been approached but the willy Spaniard
could not induce any of them to go back
on "Old Glory" While none Of the intelii-
gent negroes pay any attention to the
Spaniard, they think he should be pre-
vented from .cursing the Americans and
attempting to arouse discord between the
races
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
MILITARY COMPANY
VIII Be Organized TO Take the Place of One
Gone to the Front.

A movement is on foot to organize mill
tary company in this city to take the place
of one of the companies gone to the front.
The company will be organized under the
Alabama National Guard A meeting will
be held tomorrow night at one of the ar
mories or other place to be agreed upon
and it Is expected that a large number will
respond to the call.
Several well known gentlemen are inter-
ested in the movement.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
ouaDaENNIAL CONFERENCE M. E. CHURCH
South, Baltimore. Md, May 4-28, I898-Re-
duced Rates vim A. G. S. R. R.

On account of the quadrennial general
conference of the Methodist Episcopal
church, south, at Baltimore. Md, May to
%, 1898, the Southern railway will sell tick
cts from all points on its lines to Baltimore
and return at greatly reduced rates. Tick
cts will be sold May 2, 3 and T. and May 3,
10 and II with final limit May 81. 1898.
The schedule accommodations via the
Southern railway are most excellent and
parties contemplating attending this meet
ing and desiring rates sleeping car reserva-
lions etc should communicate at once with
nearest agent of the Southern railway.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

company IN regard to the use Of Nineteenth
street, between Sixth and Eighth avenues
President Robert Jemison and VIM. A
way and Electric company, and Alex. LON
don, attorney for the Birmingham Traction
We're present, but on account Of the ABB
sence of several members of the committee
1t was decided to postpone the meeting I'M
til tomorrow at noon, when the committee
will meet in the office of Mayor Evans,
when the matter will be settled.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
To Guard the Forts

New Orleans, May Accompany e, of the
Twenty-third regiment, left tonight for
Galveston, and tow companies will leave in
the morning for Forts jackson and st.
Philip, down the river, and Fort Morgan.
near Mobile. Their principal duty will be
to guard the forts and the work in pro-
gress.
The Cuban representative has issued a
call to young Cubans to volunteer to fight
in the army of the insurgents, offering to
send them to Tampa.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
Revival Meetings

Much interest is being taken in the re-
vival services which begun at the Birming-
ham Mission on Sunday. Rev. B. Carradine
of ST Louis, who is assisting Mr.. and Mrs.
Hall, is an able and eloquent speaker. and
his sermons are listened to with much In
terest by large congregations. Services are
held daily at 10 a. m. and p. m. at the
corner of First avenue and Twenty-first
street.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
MlMMz}M1ne
From the Physicians Standpoint.

Where the stomach is weak It is always
advisable to prescribe Malt-Nutrlne.
There is often danger in using pepsin or
other preparations. Of which even the
smallest dose may have a harmful effect
upon comparatively strong stomach.
Medical authorities agree regarding the in
tense nourishing power of Malt-Nutrine and
its great assistance to digestion. It Is par
ticularly adapted to strengthening con-
valescents. weak children and those suffer-
ing from lack of blood, stomach diseases,
etc. Malt-Nutrine is prepared by the ia
nous Anheuser-Busch Brewing Associa.-
ton, which fact guarantees the purity, ex-
celence and merit claimed for 1t.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
SIKH ANNUAL
Picnic of the Brotherhood Of Locomotive En-
gineers Takes Place Today.

The sixth annual basket picnic of Division
No. 1876, Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers takes place today at Bangor Cove.
on the Louisville and Nashville railroad. A
special train will leave the Union depot at
8 a. m. and returning will leave Bangor
Cave at 4:30 p. m.
Twenty-Five per cent. of the net proceeds
will be donated to Birmingham charities
A large crowd will no doubt take advan-
tage of the opportunity to enjoy delight
full outing,
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
Fsoarsl Murde' Q blot
Special to The Age-Heraid.

Gadsden, May 2.-Yesterday afternoon an
unknown negro sprang from under the
trucks of the Louisville and Nashville
train on its arrival. He stumbled against
a prominent young lady and frightened
her Drawing his pistol he drew it on the
crowd and rapidly backed away Hounds
and men went after him. He resisted ar
rest but was shot down and proved to be
an escaped murderer from Tuscaloosa.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
THE MEETING
Of the Street Committee Postponed Until To-
morrow

On account of the absence of several
members no meeting of the street railway
committee Of the city council was held
last night.
The meeting was called to meet in the
office Of Mayor Evans to consider the ques-
ton of adjusting the dierences between
the Birmingham Railway and Electric
company and the Birmingham Traction
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
ROUTINE CAMP LIFE.
The rToopers Go Wild Over Dewey's Victory at
Manila.

Chickamauga National Park. Ca. May r.
The soldiers at the Chickamauga park have
settled down to the routine of camp life
in earnest. The news Of the victory OF Ad-
miral Dewey's feet rather demoraiized dis
ciplne for a while and the greatest enthu-
siasm was exhibited among officers and
men.
The infantry battalions engaged in sham
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

From the Philadelphia Press
The cake walk has struck London with
whirlwind success. Thus kind Providence
has furnished an American Offset for the
English handshake.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
w. c. t. U.

The Women's Christian Temperance I'M
ion will hold their regular meeting this
afternoon in the parlors of the First Metho-
dist church at 8 o'clock. full attendance
is desired.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
The Third

e. Il. Forbes, representative of the
Standard Machine company in Birming
ham, has kindly offered the use of as many
machines as the ladies will need to COM
,plete the work free of CHARGE
After the flags are completed they Will be
carried to the encampmept at Mobile and
presented to the regiment with appropriate
ceremonies.
Inc following are the subscriptions to
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
CAPT. DEMERE
Will Act as Recruiting Officer Free Of
Charge.

Captain Frank L. Demere, the gallant lit
tie soldier who was displaced from his po-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
birmingham Powder Company

The Birmingham Powder company, with
capital stock of 100000 has been organ
lied with w. B. Archibald as president and
c. A. Green secretary and treasurer. The
company will operate the powder works at
Boyle's, and as powder is now in such great
demand, they expect to begin work with q
large number of orders ON their books.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

Go to East Lake tonight. See
DuVries' Vaudevilles. Admis-
sion 10 cents.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03

1851.
No. 1851 gets the prize of
$4,000 offered by me. Party
holding the lucky ticket will
please present and oblige.
VIM. WISE, 900 al 10th.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1898-05-03
LOUIS ShKS
= STRICTLY 0NE-pRICE
-'>CIOthier.
PERSONAL.

j w. 8. Wyman, Jr., OF Tuscaloosa has ac-
cepted a responsible position with the First
+ National bank. Mr.. Wyman Is o brother of
DR.. B. L. Wyman Of this city.
DR.. James K. Powers and C. B. Werner
Of Tuscaloosa were in the city yesterday
attending a meeting Of the executive COM
mittee of the university.
s. j. Bowie. a leading democrat Of Tai
Iadega, Is in the city.
Judge T. w. Roberts and Judge e. B.
Mobley of Eutaw were In the city yester-
day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-08-20
sCHLEY's POPULARITY.
He's an ''EnIisted Mans officer" and
That's the Secret.
From the Washington Star.

From the Washington Star
When Commodore Schley gave orders TO
The Brooklyn's officer of the deck. at the
beginning of the fight with Cervera's fleet,
that the men down below in the engine
and fire rooms should be kept Informed Of
the progress of the battle, he did an emf
pently Schley-hke thing. Schley has the
reputation of being a generous, big-hearted
man among the bluejackets throughout the
whole American navy-an enlisted mans
officer" they call him-and he has earned
the reputation from his MILDLY days. The
old-timers tell many story illustrative OF
Schiey's kindliness as a ship commander.
one of these stories reverts TO the period
when Schley was the skipper OF one of the
old cruisers on the Mediterranean station.
one beautiful, balmy Christmas morning
Schley's ship pulled into the harbor of VII
lefranche. The ship had been steadily
cruising for a couple OF weeks, ana OF
course the men had had no shore liberty.
So. when the mudhook was dropped in Viii
lefranche harbor the gangway bo'suns
mate at the order Of the officer of the
deck passed the word that all hands for
ward who we're entitled 10 liberty could
put their names down with the ships wri-
Ter for a day ashore. The good conduct
men SCI uD a cheer al the passing of the
word. and they rushed to the ships wri-
ter's desk to get their names down. In all
about 250 of the bluejackets were entitled
10 "hit the beach," as the sailors call go
ing ashore on liberty. But there were about
seventy-hve of the bluejackets whose
names were on the bad-conduct list and
they we're, therefore, "quarantined" that
is. sentenced to remain aboard ship for
varying periods ranging from ten days up
to three months The offenses OF the quar-
antfned men were of a minor nature, re-
curing discipline. none Of them having
done anything serious. Some OF the very
best men IN the ships company We're,
therefore booked 10 remain aboard ship on
this sunshlny Christmas day. while they
watched their happy shpmatos, done up