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The age-herald., 1901-06-18
CORNER STONE OF
 THE NEW CITY HALL
Exercises Will be Held on June 29 and Prominent Men
 Will Make Speeches

The corner stone of the new city hall the afternoon of June 29. This decision was reached by the city hall committee at a meeting held in the Mayors office yes- terday at noon. Present at the meeting were Mayor Drennen, Aldermen Moore. Jones, Altman, Kerr and Gray.
 Invitations to deliver short addresses on this occasion will be extended to Governor w. D. Jelks, Hon. Wiley Tunstall, Acting Speaker of the House of Representatives; Hon. John B. Knox, and Dr. R. M. Cum ningham. The exercises will be in ac- cordance with Masonic rite, and Dr. Cum ningham. who is Grand Worshipful Mas ter, will be invited to be master of the Masonic ceremonies.
 The ex-Mayors and Aldermen, city of flcials and the local military companies will participate in the ceremonies. Brig. Gen. Louis V. Clarke of the Alabama Ma tional Guard will be grand marshal of the day. A band of musicians will be engaged for the occasion.
 Dr. tuman 8. Handley, pastor of the Central Presbyterian church, who is the oldest minister in Birmingham, in point of service, will conduct the divine ser vices
 Mayor Drennen has appointed a recep- ton committee composed of Aldermen Harry Jones, Henry B. Gray and R. H. Kerr, the members of which will see to the intertainment of the distinguished visitors.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
ANOTHER MOVE
 IN MILLER CASE Motion Before the Supreme Court for a Rehearing CONDEMNED MAN HOPEFUL Has Two straws to Cling to and Says He Will Not Give Up Hope Until
 the Day of Execution
 Has Arrived.
CONDEMNED MAN HOPEFUL

As the day of death approaches Frank Miller continues his desperate fight in the courts and it was said yesterday that his attorney Judge J. M. Chiffon, will soon present a motion to the Su- preme Court for rehearing of the case. If the motion is granted, delay in execution of the sentence will result.
 Miller still has hopes of relief from the governor. and with that and the motion before the Supreme Court he has two straws on which to cling. Whatever Is done must be done quickly, and no one more fully realizes this than does the condemned prisoner. Miller was fin a better frame of mind than usual yes- terday and greeted all corners with a hopeful smile. His face, however, shows great lines of worry and the short beard gives him a haggard appearance.
 1T want you to say one thing for me-" said Miller while discussing the recent statement of Detective Bodeker. "Mr. Bodeker said that John D. West swore that was present when the Stan-
  open. On the contrary, West did not swear that I was present. 1 am entirely innocent of this charge and my hands have never been stained with human blood. More than that I know nothing about safe blowing. Another thing I want to say,' said Miller. '1s that Mir. Bodeker now admits there Is a New York Harry Why didn't he say so long ago so that he could have been caught and this mystery cleared up? All want is square deal and I will live fin hopes of being saved until the day of my ex- ecution"
 Miller seemed anxious to discuss his case and talked freely about his career. but he would not admit that he had en- gagged in unlawful practices.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
PETITION FOR A
 CHANCE OF VENUE Another Step in the Famous
 Bradley Case MIR. BRADLEY TOO POPULAR Plaintiffs Attorney Says Fair Trial Cannot Be Gotten in Jefferson
 County on Account of Ju-
 TOTS Being PreIudlced.
MIR. BRADLEY TOO POPULAR

A petition has been filed in the Circuit the famous case of the Alabama National Bank against John G. Bradley.
 This Is one of the oldest cases or the dockets of the court. It has been tried several times ad has been to the Supreme Court after each trial. All efforts to get a judgment against MT. Bradley have failed, and yesterday MT. Tomlinson asked for a change of venue on the grounds that MT. Bradley is so popular in Jefferson County that no Jury will give verdict against him. It is further argued that MT. Bradley Is clerk of one of the courts and for this reason jurors are liable to be prejudiced In his favor.
 The now famous case grew out of an all legged raised draft presented to the Ala bama National Bank several years ago and issued by the Gate City National Bank of Atlanta. The draft was made out to F. T. Gellhorn and drawn on the National Park Bank of New York. It is alleged that the draft was originally made out for g and when it reached the bank 1t called for s40OO and was indorsed by John c. Bradley. The money was paid and Gellhorn disappeared. MT. Bradley claims that the draft never was raised, and the work If done was done so clever ly that an expert could hardly detect 1t. It Is said that Gillhorn owed MT. Bradley considerable money at the time the draft was cashed.
 The motion will be heard next Satur- day, and the defense. represented by B. M Allen, will vigorously resist the ap- plication for change of venue.
 In the Criminal Court Walter Wheeler pleaded guilty to grand larceny, as did John Thomas. Jim Williams was con- victed of grand larceny.
 In the Circuit Court the case of the State against Riley Moore charged with assault with intent to murder, is on trial.
 Arthur Bennett, by next friend, has filed suit against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company for s1O,OOO damages.
 In the City Court Juries were organized and the case of Harry Sparrier vs the Birmingham Southern Railroad Company was taken up.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
SOUTH'S EXHIBITS
 AT THE EXPOSITION
Model of the Alabama Made Up of Samples of
 Minerals

The Alabama commissioners have added tractive exhibit at the Pan-American ex- position. This is the model of the war ship Alabama, made up of samples of iron ore, pig iron, limestone, chert, gold ore, woods, fire brick, wire nails drawheads, gearing wheels, steel castings, steel bars, steel plates extra wide sheets of rolled iron, coal coke. cottonseed oil. cottonseed meal and fertilizers, all from the State of Alabama. Several carloads of Alabama ! peaches have just arrived. Everybody Is surprised at the size. beautiful coloring and delicious flavor of the fruit. The peaches are free from insects and bruises and arrived in Buffalo in firm condition. These peaches command the admiration of visitors who now tfrong the Agricul- tural building daily
 The State of Virginia shows twenty-five varieties of winter apples from the moun- tain section. These were sent by the Vir- ginia State Horticultural Society. In the Georgia exhibit 100 varieties of cereals are shown, grown on one farm of twenty-five acres. The farm is owned by John Man get and is near Marietta, Georgia. Rice, Cotton, wheat, corn, oats, hay, cotton seed are some of the 100 varieties shown. This Is remarkable showing for twen- ty-f1ve acres of land, especially in the South, where land Is cheap and labor plen- tiful On the goth of June the second large shipment of Florida fruit-bearing kt.1 same date a shipment of fresh pineapples, bananas, pears and peaches, selected by the commissioner MT. Frederick Pfeifer, who is now making the collection in the State of Florida
 In addition to this there is a very fine display of fancy canned goods. MT. Pfei- fer will distribute from his desk hand somely illustrated literature, gotten up under the auspices of the State of Florida, which will prove very interesting to those seeking homes in the Southland. There is now on exhibition in the Florida exhibit a hybrid orange as large as a grapefruit which excites a great deal of admiration. The name of the fruit Is ''Nocatee."
 The commissioners of the Florida ex- hibit expect to open the rice kitchen June 20, completely equipped with all the prod ucts made from that valuable cereal. Six ty varieties of strawberries from Louis jana have just arrived. The Brarataria Canning Company of New Orleans has on exhibition a fine collection of oysters, crabs. pineapples and fig jam. The State also exhibits a sweet potato called Big Ben," that weighs 122 pounds.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
BURGLARS MADE
 X CLEAN SWEEP Entered the House of Ira Ar r. strong lna Mysterious
 Manner

Burglars entered the residence of Ira L. Armstrong, manager of the Pennsylvania Hat Company, in Third avenue, between Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth streets. early yesterday morning. and secured two watches and sum of money.
 It is thought entrance was effected in the house by means of skeleton key through the front door. Harry Hawkins, L. c. Wood and MT. Ledbetter occupy apartments on the second floor of the house, and each of these rooms were en- tered. Watches were secured from Mr. Hawkins room and also from the room of MT. Ledbetter. Twenty dollars was secured from MT. Wood. It is thought that the dining room was entered, as the door was found ajar, but nothing was missing.
 MT. Armstrong's room was entered and a small amount of money removed from his trousers. MT. Armstrong says he heard some one descending the stairs, but thought it was one of the occupants of the rooms. It is a mystery to Mir. Arm strong how the burglar could enter his room without disturbing him.
 The police are Investigating the case.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
JOHN MEANS WILL SUCCEED M'CREERY Goes to Nova Scotia to Super intend Cape Britainl
 Furnaces

John Means, formerly superintendent of the North Birmingham furnaces of the Sloss-Sheffield Company. has been ap- pointed general manager of the Cape Britain furnaces owned by the Wheeling Company of Nova Scotia.
 MT. Means will succeed Charles Me- Creery, who has been appointed general manager of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company to succeed c. B. Me- Cormack, whose resignation was ten dered MT. Bacon last week. MT. Means Is well known in this district. For a long time he was superintendent of the furnaces of the Sloss Iron and Steel Company. He left here for while and went to Middlesboro, Ky, taking charge of the furnaces there. Afterwards he re- turned to the Sloss- Sheffield Company, but resigned several weeks ago.
 The appointment as general manager of the Wheeling Company's furnaces is one of the highest compliments that could be paid Mir. Means.
 Mir. Means will take charge of the Nova Scotia furnaces during the month of July.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
FOUR SHARES OF GAS co.
 STOCK SOLD FOR $25,O ,O0O

old Gas Company stock was worth as much to them as to anyone else; They would, however, part with the shares they owned for the modest sum of s25,OOO, or s6,25O per share. MT. Newman accepted the offer. paid the money and took the stock. This stock originally cost Steiner Brothers perhaps s25O or $500. They were, however. compelled to hold 1t several years before getting a purchaser at the price they desired.'
 "If all of the stock of the old Gas Com pany, of which there were 5ooo shares should have been sold at this price, ii would have brought sS1. .250.000.
 "1 understand however" continued the speaker, that the trade was rather in the nature of squaring an old score of the respective parties"
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
POLICE COURT.
Several unfortunates Fined and Sen.
 tenced Yesterday.

The following were the proceedings in the Inferior Criminal Court yesterday morning:
 ing escaped from the city chain gang by cutting the chain. J. A. Hill was fined $o0 for carrying concealed weapons. Mat tie Burke was mulcted in the sum of s5 for permitting a vicious dog to run at large. M. Glass was fined $10 for assault and battery. W. F. Bolin was discharged being accused of violating the Sunday law. A. H. Martin was fined s10 for re- sisting an officer. and discharged on a charge of violating the Sunday law. AL phonso Mason was fined s10 for assault and battery
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
K. C. OFFICIALS
 WE'RE IN THE CITY
News of the Railroad and What is Going On in Trav-
 cling World

For one hour Saturday night a special train of the officials of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad was on the sidetracks of the line in the city. Those forming the party were: Presi- dent, B. L. Winchell, of Kansas City; R. R. Hammond, general superintendent; Aleck Hilton, assistant general passen- ger agent B. F. Jocum, president of the Frisco; Bryan Snyder, general passen- ger agent of the Frisco, and General Agent Schulter, of the same road.
 The party were here for supper, and spent short time in looking about the city tracks, and office. The officials have been on the line for several days
 A circular announcing the appoint ment of Walter Beasley to the position of travelling passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville has just been issued MT. Beasley has been performing the duties of his position since June l.
 The Southern has announced special rates to Anniston on account of the An niston Chatauqua from June 20 to July 4. The rates for tickets are one fare for the round trip. The Alabama Great Southern has also announced the same rates.
 The Milwaukee Club of the Birming- ham Elks have selected the Alabama Great Southern and the Queen and Cres- cent as the official route to Milwaukee. The Elks from this point will be joined 1y others from different points in the State, and also in Georgia and Tennes- see. and at Chattanooga will form a special train.
 George Ford, of the Burlington route, $ in the city in the interest of his line. He Is working Epworth League traffic.
 It is announced that an exceptionally heavy travel to Buffalo for the Pan American Is being experienced by the roads at this point.
 The new railroad from Decatur, Jasper and Tuscaloosa will soon be under con- struction. Surveyors will soon be on the ground.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
EDUCATORS.
Twentieth Annual Session of Assocla'
 ton oegins This Morning.

The Alabama Educational Associa- tion will begin its twentieth annual session in Montgomery at 10:30 o'clock this morning.
 President F. 1d Roof of Howard College, East Lake, and Prof. J. H. Phillips, Superintendent of the Bir- mingham Public Schools, went to Montgomery yesterday. Several others interested in educational affairs ac- companied the party from this city. Tuesday at the night session of the convention President F. M Roof will address the meeting. President Rof is also the President of the Edu' cational Association. At the Wednes- day morning session Superintendent J. H. Phillips will address the meeting on local option in taxation for school purposes.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
HENRY ABBOTT DEAD. An old Citizen Passes Away After a
 Lingering illness.

After long illness MT. Henry Alb bolt died yesterday afternoon at 12:30 o'clock at the family home in Smith field. MT. Abbott at the time of his death was "A years of age. He was a native of Virginia, moving t6 Talla- dega, Ala, shortly after the war.
 Messrs. H. c. and w. c. Abbott, the jewellers, and A. V. Abbott, the op- tician, are his sons. The funeral will take place this afternoon from the family residence at 5 o'clock. Inter ment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
NEW CONSTRUCTION COMPANY.
Articles of Incorporation Filed In Office
 of Probate Judge.

The Worthington Construction Company has filed articles of incorporation in the office of the Judge of Probate. The cap ital stock of the corporation will be $2O,ooo composed of 200 shares at s10O each.
 The incorporators are Thomas Worth ington. Walker Percy and William I. Grubb of Birmingham.
 As set forth in the declaration, the purposes of the company are to engage In general construction work, such as lay ing railroad track and grading building trestles. subletttng contract and all kinds of work connected with railroad building
 It Is said that the Worthington Con- structlon Company will build a portion of the Birmingham and Atlanta Air Line.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18

Perhaps the largest amount of money ever paid for a share of ordinary stock of the par value of $1o0 was that paid by Isadore Newman of New Orleans last week to Steiner Brothers for four shares of Birmingham Gas Company stock" said a well known business man yesterday
 "All the stock of the old gas company with the exception of these four shares was owned by Isadore Newman of New Orleans and associates. In order to effect the consolidation between the Gas Com pany and the street Railway Company, 1t was necessary that Mir Newman should own or control all of the Gas Company stock. He asked Steiner Brothers to put a price on their stock. The reply from Steiner Brothers was to the effect that the
The age-herald., 1901-06-18

John 8. Clancy, city; Chas. Fech- heimer, New York: John Stocks, New York; L. R. O. Gabany Brookwood; Dr.. P. s. Martins, Evergreen, Ala; P. A. Buyck, Wetumpka; Miss A. Miller An niston; Mrs J. L. Miller, Anniston; Mrs. A. N. Stelle, Anniston; E. K. Yam. city; T. W. zuber, Charleston. 8. C.; R. F. Hanaman, West Mich: Mrs. l.. O. Wagner Alabama; John Wilbert, Louis- vile. Ky; Chas. Wilbert. La; Mrs, S.. M. Shrewsberry New York; Mrs. Huling P, Robertson Temple, Texas; l.. Golden. New York; P. N. Savage. Warrior; c. E. Sisson, New York; c. E. Miller, Att lanta; T. c. Tipton, Atlanta; J. w. Hooks Atlanta: E. l.. Stringer, Atlanta; Mrs. T. H. McGoven. Russellville; M. Dyer. Springville Misses Dyer, Spring vile; Miss R. J. Montgomery. Atlanta c. l., Haley, Haleyville; c. H. Hubert ing, Jr., Alabama; c. W. Sigman, Tus- caloosa; Henry billiard, Seattle, Wash. ; l.. R. thompson, Tacoma, Wash; T. O.. Acton, Brookwood; M. Yatetzky, Me- ridian; D. T. Levy, Selma Willy Fur ner Buffalo; Ruben Spencer. Montreal, Canada.
 Florence Hotel arrivals:tMemphis Base ball Club; B. B. Holloman, Atlanta; H. GOufu, 4hcLhpHi5, IT. i|tHiiio' h'e' Louis; Tom Sparrier. Knoxville, Tenn. ; J. M. Brooks. Atlanta; T. H. Garden, Lynchburg, Va: s. W. Johnson and wife, Atlanta; F. Wyatt. Montgomery; Harry Cohen, Nose Lebanon, Ishkooda, Ala. !; W. W. Thomson, Baltimore; c. c. Park inson, Chattanooga; J. D. Patterson, At lanta; A. B. Hoffman, Nashville; J. w. cGhee and wife. Chicago; Miss Mona Sanford, Chicago; Joe l. Williams. George W. Read, George W. Brandon, city; P. B. Thomas. Hargrove; T. H. O'Neil, Miss Kate O'Neil, Miss Agnes O'Neil Meri- dian, Miss; W. J. Byrne, Baltimore; T. A. Warner, Chicago; s. B. Brewer, An niston; W. L.. Turner, Memphis: J. T. Jones, Atlanta Geoge Scherer, Memphis B. G. Mitchell and wife. city; J. A. J. A. Trammell. Atlanta: w. U. Shaw, Cuba, Ala; A. l.. Beavers. Cuba, Ala. {; F. A. McElroy. J. o. Shaw, Cuba, Ala. {; S. W. Barker, New Orleans: A W. Reed, Corona, Ala: H. c. McNeer. T. A. Dal- ton. Winston, N. C.; Vim. A. Avenett and wife, Talladega; 0. s. Herring, Cincin- natl; George l.. Ward, Atlanta: Harry Cohen, Moses Lebanon, Vancouver, B. C.. 1; s. T. Jones, Gainesville. Ala; M. T. Ow- ems. Atlanta; M. Casey. city; T. c. Johns, Joseph R. Roberson, Cropweli, Ala; N. A. Scarborough, Baltimore; R. c. Moore, Langston, Ala. H. P. Johnson, Louis- vile; Miss Ida Hennicott. Heflin, Ala; J. M. Ward, Cuba, Ala: Hubert T. Davis, Gadsden; J. D. Hughes, Anniston; J. c. Jackson, Vincent; L. A. Bradford, Spring field; H. Able, city; A. L. Baker. Chicago.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
THE WARD CASE.
Young Man VIII Be Tried This After
 noon-etubborn Fight.

W. T. Ward, who is accused of sending improper notes to Miss Nellie McGrew, will be tried in the Inferior Criminal Court this morning. The case is set for hearing at o'clock. and 1t will be a hard-fought one The defendant denies the charge and the complainant insists that she has witnesses who can prove Ward indited the missives. Both sides have retained able counsel.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
Operators Meet.
East Lake Theatre.

The presentation of Under the Flags by the Jefferson Stock Com pany last night was excellent. Leon McReynolds' work as Bertie Cecil was very clever while Miss Dale's Cigar cite" was an artistic piece of work She made the role both picturesque and powerful. The entire cast was re. markedly good. A new speciality by nieffer and Diamond made decided hit. The same bill will remain two more nights and Wednesday matinee.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
MISS ALTMAN HoNoRED. . Graduated From School of EIocution
 In Philadelphia.

Miss Ida Altman, the talented daughter of Colonel and Mrs. John J. Altman, has returned to the city from Philadelphia where she graduated with honors at tns National School of Eloeution and Oratory. Miss Altman enjoys the distinction of be- ing the only representative from the South
 in the class She has been offereG d lucrative position as a reader for a well known concert club, but has preferred re- turning home and advising with her pa- rents before taking a professional career.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
TOM FAY TALKS.
He Withdraws Ills Appeal to the Su.
 preme Court.

Tom Fay, one of the famous gang of safe blowers, notified the sheriff and county solicitor yesterday that he would withdraw his appeal to the Supreme Court and wanted to begin his twenty flve-year sentence at once.
 Fay also imparted what he termed some information as to the Frank Miller and Duncan case. Fay claimed that Duncan had nothing whatever to do with the shooting and that Miller was guilty.
 The authorities believe that his action is the handiwork of Frank Duncan, who is soon to be tried for killing Officer Kirk lev
The age-herald., 1901-06-18

Are you dull and stupid? Do you miss the snap, vim and energy that was once yours? You need few doses of that great system regulator, Prickly Ash Bit ters. For reviving strength and energy. increasing the capacity of the body for work. it is a remedy of the highest or der.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
FUNERAL NOTICE

The friends and acquaintances of Henry Abbott, H. c. Arther and Wilbur Abbott and Mrs. Charles Knighton are invited to p. m. Tuesday. June IS. from the family residence in Smithfeld. Interment at Oak Hill Cemetery.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18

MT. Gustave Valcount, clothing buyer for ]. L. Chalifoux & Co.,, left for the eastern markets. where he goes to pur- chase goods, and will also take in the Pan-American Exposition, and visit his old home near Montreal, Canada.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
PERSONAL.

Harry G. Cashman. prominent shoe salesman, is in the city.
 David Skalowski, of Nashville, Tenn, is at the Morris.
 J. Reilly Crutcher. known to his inti- mate friends as ''the man with the feath- ers." in the express office, of Atlanta, is at the Florence.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial effects of the we'll known remedy, SYBUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the CALIFonNIA Flo SYRUP Co., illustrate tho value of obteining the liquid laxa- tive principles of plants known to be incidentally laxative and presenting them in the form most refreshing to the taste and acceptable to the system. It is the one perfect strengthening laxa- tive, cleansing the system effectually, dispelling colds, headaches and fevers gently yet promptly and enabling one to overcome habltual constipation per- manently. It's perfect freedom from every objectionable quality and sub stance, and It's acting on the kidneys, liver and bowels, without weakening or irritating them, mako 1t the ideal laxative.
 In the process of manufacturing figs nre used, as they arc pleasant to the taste, but the medicinal qualities of the remedy are obtained from senna and other aromatic plants, by a method known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP Co. only. In order to get it's beneficial effects and to avoid limitations, please remember the full name of the Company printed on the front of every package. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
 sAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
 LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK. N. Y. Forsale by all Druggists. Price 6oc. per bottle
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
ANNOUNCEMENT.
For Alderman.

I hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman from the Second Ward sub ject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary. J. M. BRADLEY.
The age-herald., 1901-06-18
Will Appoint Committees.

President Flynn stated last night that the first business of the convention at this mornings session will be the appoint ment of committees on new scale, griev- ances, and on resolutions.
 The officers and members of the con- vention refused to make and statements regarding the probable actions of the con- vention. They stated they could not and would not make known these things until later