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The age-herald., 1901-03-14
LIQUID AIR.
Demonstration at Jefferson Theatre
 Tomorrow Night.

Tomorrow night at the Jefferson Pro- lessor Foster and his assistants from Temple College, Philadelphia, will de- vote d couple of hours to the discussion and demonstration of the latest marvel of science which connects the wonder work ing nineteenth century with the miracle making twentieth century. With about two dozen gallons of liquid air, sent by fast express from Tripler's laboratory, New York, Professor Foster will give, under a powerful light on the stage so that all in the theatre may see, about two dozen experiments to explain the na- ture, properties and possibilities of liquid air.
 Among the experiments will be a spec tacular exhibition of frozen roses, metals will be burned in the liquid and fused together, while mercury will be frozen in to a hammer hard enough to drive nails. When the liquid air Is set on a block of ice 1t bails and when it is placed over fire ice forms in it.
 Liqid air is made to melt steel in a tumbler made of ice without melting the tumbler, and this strange paradox is ex- plained to the audience
 OuCH IS dlT III lIlplcI atory
 A cubic acre of common air condensed into a gallon becomes sparkling bluish fluid that freezes alcohol and mercury and burns steel like so much paper, and though ice is only 32 degrees above zero. this mystery is S12 degrees below zero.
 But Professor Porter will show that liquid air Is something more than an ex- pensive amusement He proposes to show it's practical scientific uses. It Is be- lieved by many to be the motive power of the future. for automobiles, street cars and all the portable engines. It requires no fuel no fire, and no water, and the farther 1t Is carried the more 1t expands and the greater the force.
 Notwithstanding the expensive charac- ter of the lecture, with the assistants and apparatus and forwarding the air by express, only regular theatre prices will be charged and seats will be on sale to- morrow.
The age-herald., 1901-03-14
ANOTHER ADVANCE
 IN IRON PRICES All Grades Marked Up %
 Cents Per Ton THE DEMAND IS HEAVY 
Much Gossip Concerning Changes In Directory of the T. C., [. & R. R. Company-The Rumors Are
 Purely Speculative.

Another advance of S cents a ton was recorded in the local iron market yester- day. No. foundry was quoted at $11.5t a ton and steel billets were selling at $2C a ton.
 President Baxter of the Tennessee Com pany said yesterday that the iron com panies were having no difficulty in dis posing of their product. There was a good demand and prices were tending up. ward. The Tennessee Company Is selling every ton of steel 1t can make, and heat ing pits and sufficient gas supply are be- ing arranged to run the Ensley plant tc its fulr capacity of 1000 tons a day.
 The rod mill at Ensley is also increas- ing its output rapidly. It is now con. suming 190 tons of steel daily.
 Gossip of Changes.
 There was much gossip fin Birmingham yesterday over the changes in the Ten nessee Coal and Iron Company's direc- tory The fact that Vice-President Bow ron retires from the board of directors Is taken to mean that he proposes to sever his connection with the company, though ne poSlIlVely QecllneQ 10 make any statement to reporters, saying that such matters were private affairs. MT Bowron has been connected with the Tennessee Company for many years much of which time he has been a mem- Der of the board of directors. The financ- ing of the great company has been large ly his department. He is recognized as one of the ablest iron and steel men of this country and his services have been of tremendous benefit to the company
 1t is the wish of almost every man in the Birmingham district that MT. Bow ron shall not retire from his preesnt po- sition, and he will probably be urged by the leading directors. who recognize his great executive ability not to resign.
 There were all manner of rumors yes- terday as to changes to be made in the management of the company at the di- rectors meeting to be held in New York next week, but all lacked confirmation. Officials here apparently have no knowl- edge of any contemplated changes, and doubtless the rumors are largely without foundation.
 News comes from New York that Mr. Baxter will be unanimously reelected president by the directors next week.
The age-herald., 1901-03-14
PERSONAL.

pr. J. R. Ross, postoffice inspector from Chattanooga Is in the city attending the session of the United States Court.
 Mir A. A. Poindexter, recently of Huntsville has gone with the Jesse French Piano and Organ Company at Meridian, Mass, where he will represent them In that field.
 Miss M. Sharp of New York arrived in Birmingham yesterday and will be con nected with the Hirsch Dry Goods Com pany as head saleswoman in the millinery department.
 Among the arrivals at the Metropolitan Hotel yesterday were H. Wilke, Mont gomery; F. L. McShone, M. Dawson, Nashville; B. c. Mendenhall, Horse Creek; s. J. Floyd, Kansas City; S. Nor gan, Belle Ellen; W. R. Pefus and wife. D. Salvador, New York; c. H. Freeman, Detroit; F. D. Randall. W. Suther, R. Wear, Cecil Lean, W. B. Rock. Miss A. Dale, j. Wynne, Burgomaster Company; R. I. Kelly N. M. Breeze, Atlanta w. McKenna, Ohio; D. C.. Duggan, Talla- poosa, Ga; B. F. Riley. Houston, Tex; T. T. Harris. Blocton; w. c. Williams, Atlanta W. L. Sibley, Coaldale, Ills; J. L. Glenn. Adger; John Kikel Bessemer; E. C. Spence, Atlapta; W. F. Srogdan, Philadelphia; H. Beamus, Talladega; Charles J. Blau, Vienna. Austria; H. E. Anderson, New Orleans; W. L. Tender son, Southern Railway; Sam Kohn, New York; Mrs. Oscar Wilkerson. Washing ten; W. H. Voltz Philadelphia; John Schuster New York; A. Uhlfelder, Mont gomery; George W. F. Rembert, J. R. McWiliams, New Orleans; Jacob Farney, University; c. M. Mccain, Livingston; J. s. Raine, Atlanta; w. J. Hubbard, Troy. N. r.; W. W. Burton Montgomery; o. F. Winkleman. Jacksonville, Fla; J. Frank Dye and wife, Boston; A. A. ,Pater and wife, Richmond; A. A. Hill, Toledo; H. E. Rounds and wife. Chicago; L. scharp. Memphis; Paul A. Wright. H. L. Man son, c. H. Rhyme. W. J. Atkinson. Att lanta; John L. Guin, Crown King, Ariz.; O. T. Cappleman. Memphis; A. c. Hous- ton, Lewisburg, Tenn; W. H. Parker, New York; A. O. Pitts. Selma; F. L. Ross Elyton; B. Savelo, Brooklyn, N. r.; J. Reynolds, Hanover, Md; A. P Howison, Randolph: J. M. Wharton. Baltimore: IT. B. Tomkins, Atlanta; Miss M Foster, Helen Dean, K. Schrader, Henry Stick and wife, Miss s. Wod and G. C. Camp bell, Burgomaster Company
The age-herald., 1901-03-14
CONVENTION
 MEETS AT HIGH NOON
s. D. Weakley's Name Will Be Pre- sented as Delegate from Senato-
 rial District The SituatiGl

it was the night before None of the slate makers would undertake to name more than four of the six nominees, and in the case of some of these there were qualify ing remarks tackled on.
 It appears almost certain. however, that Robert J. Lowe and Charles W Ferguson will be nominated. Capt Frank S.White, who will receive the endorsement for del- egate-at-large to the constitutional con- vention, Is using his influence to have MT Lowe placed at the head of the coun- ty ticket. This, added to MT. Lowe's per sonal popularity, will undoubtedly give him the nomination.
 H. c. Selheimer also has the support of Captain White, and 1t Is stated that he had an excellent chance of getting on the ticket.
 The Situation.
 Summing up the situation last night, a well-known politician said; "The county ticket, in my opinion. will be Lowe. Fer guson, Cornwall, O'Neill, Weatherly and one other. The fight for the sixth place will be between Beddow, Aird and Sell heimer. If Weakly is nominated for dele- gate rom the SenaLOr1al QlSIrlCL AlrQ chances will be much better than either of the other candidates. However, there are other strong men, who will have large followings in the convention"
 James H. Leath heard from a number of precinct delegations yesterday, and when seen by an Age-Herald reporter last night stated that he felt confident of his nomination. He said the slate-makers had left him off of all their tickets, but that he would give them surprise in the convention.
 It was stated yesterday that Former Governor W. H. Sims of Mississippi, who Is now a resident of Birmingham, will be chairman of the convention He and Captain White have been personal friends both in Alabama and Mississippi for a number of years and it is at the request of Captain White that he will be made chairman of the convention, which meets at noon today in the auditorium.
 A well known politician said yesterday afternoon that there might be some warm times in the convention today. He said that the indications on the eve of the con vention were not favorable to a harmon ious session. Efforts to harmonize all sections of the County and all interests may be successful however, and all wind up in a grand love feast
The age-herald., 1901-03-14

New interest was added to the local political situation by the announcement that s. D. Weakley's name would go be- fore the county convention today for nomination as delegate from the Jefferson Senatorial district to the State Constitu- tion Convention Prior to yesterday pr. R. M. Cunninghams name was the only one mentioned in this connection, and 1t seemed to be settled fact that he would receive the nomination without a con- test.
 Mir W oakley, 1t Is understood, has not authorized the use of his name in connec- tion with the nomination, but those who were behind the movement in his interest state that he will accept if nominated. MT Weakley Is one of the ablest mem bers of the Birmingham bar, and should he be nominated and elected to the con stitutional convention, he would occupy a conspicuous place in that body.
 The entry of Mir Weakley into the race will cause a encouragement of the coun- ty slate. Had Dr. Cunningham been un- opposed for the nomination from the Jeff ferson Senatorial district, the fact would have been urged against Ensley and Pratt City when the nominations for the six county candidates comes up in the convention today, but with that honor going to a man from another portion of the county will strengthen the claims of Pratt City and Ensley, each of which has a candidate to present to the convention. Should MT. Weakley be nominated 1t Is claimed that J. B. Aird of Pratt City stands fine show for a place on the county ticket. The Ensley delegation Is instructed for N. B. Scott and will pre- sent his name to the convention.
 Some Rumors.
 Tn connection with the Senatorial nomi- nations 1t Is stated that the delegations from IRltt City and Bessemer will vote for MT. Weakley, as will the Woodlawn and Avondale delegates. The majority of the Bessemer delegates are understood to be favorable to MT. weakley. These dele gates, combined with those from the two Birmingham beats, would give MT. Weak ly a majority in the convention.
 The announcement of MT. Weakley' s probable entry into the race for the Sem atorial district nomination created con- siderable furry In political circles. and the outcome of today's convention was not as confidently predicted last night as
The age-herald., 1901-03-14
AMUSEMEN IS.

Birmingham was show hungry yester- day and as a result two big audiences saw "The Burgomaster' at the Jefferson Theatre the crowd at the night perfor- nance being one of the largest of the season. The production was heralded as . merry melange," and came as near filling the bill as any musical comedy that has visited Birmingham. In fact in some
 spects it was excellent, but something !. lacking in the playright's work which can scarcely be explained, since there is little attempt at connectedness, which is evidently realized by the man. agement judging by the following head note which appears on the programme:
 The audience is earnestly requested not to worry about historical inaccuracies, anachronisms and lapses from logical se- quence and common sense in this piece. It is dangerous to worry. Just keep cool'
 'sThe Burgomaster' would have been better or it's merits would have been more appreciated had 1t not had the mis- fortune to follow such excellent musical comedies as '+The Rogers Brothers in Central Park and Frank Daniels in '@The Ameer," but despite this fact it was well received.
 The music is catchy and full of vim,
 
 company, which as a whole is good, al- though it might be better. There are few satellites in the aggregation. but several of the principals are clever.
 The best individual work Is done by Alma Doerge, a charming little sou brette. who dances and sings most be- Witchingly. She is graceful and petite, and her several turns were heartily applauded. She enters Into the full spirit O. her work, and goes it like profes- sional pedestrian who is walking for wages. She is af,er a reputation, and her earnestness and talent will land her high on the ladd5 of fame.
 The other a.. s1be.s of the company did good work gpe ecially Laura Joyce Bell in her burlesque of "sappho' assisted by George Frederick. which was localized at the expense of some of the city officials and well-known citizens.
 The chorus was strong and well propor- toned. both muscally and physically, and did it's part we'll
The age-herald., 1901-03-14
A WONDERFUL INVENTION

They cure dandruff. hair falling, head ache, etc, yet cost the same as an ordi- nary comb. Whats that? Why, pr. Whites Electric Comb The only pat ented comb in the world. People every where it has been introduced are wild with delight. You simply comb your hair each day and the comb does the rest. This wonderful comb is simply unbreak- able, and is made so that it is absolutely impossible to break or cut the hair. Sold on a written guarantee to give perfect satisfaction in every respect. Send stamps for one. Ladies' size 5oc, gents size s5c Live men and women wanted everywhere to introduce this article. Sells on sight. Agents are wild with success. Address D. N Rose, Gen. Mgr, Decatur. IL
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The age-herald., 1901-03-14
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
An Interesting Report Submitted By
 Chief J. T. Mullin.

Some interesting data Is contained ir the annual report of Chief J. T. Muffin of the fire department, which will be sub- mitted to the City Council at the next meeting.
 The report is a complete review of the work of the department for the year 1900 and is especially interesting in view of the recent agitation of insurance rates and fire protection. It shows that the losses for 1900 were $13O,415, the heaviest in the history of the city excepting the year 1894, when the Caldwell Hotel fire oc- cured. running the losses up to s1sO,O0o
 During the year PAS alarms were an swered, 45 by signal, 155 by telephone and 49 still alarms.
 The value of buildings where fires oc- cured was $4S0,9S7 and the value of con- tents was s66O.9S7, total value at risk of $,1A,974. The insurance involved was as follows: On buildings, ss42,sOe; on con- tents, s277,Ss1; total insurance involved ss9O,793.
 The expenses of the department for the year were sss.7ss.&
The age-herald., 1901-03-14
ELkS' STREET FAIR.
A Great Show In Store for the People
 of Birmingham.

The Elks' street fair, which will be held during the week commencing April 29, gives promise of being the best and biggest street fair ever held In the south. The various committees in charge of the arrangements, are hard at work among the merchants and others who are anxious to be represented on Exhibit street.
 H. L. Leavitt, general representative oi the Gaskill shows. which will be seen on the Midway, Is aiding the local commit tees in their work. and promises some fine attractions in his department
The age-herald., 1901-03-14
"The East Mail"

''The Fast Mail" which comes to the Auditorium Friday and Saturday and Saturday matinee, contains a number of surprises in scenic effects, which have never before been produced on any stage, as well as the mechanical illusions which formerly were given in this, the greatest of al railroad pays. The complete freight train of fonrt ca cars illuminated ca booze ard nrae.ical working engine; the flight of "The Fast Mail" running at a rato of fnrtv eilc5 an hour, scene of the Niagara Falls by moonlight and a realis- tic steamboat rcce cn the Mississippi river, are among the novel effects to be shown.
The age-herald., 1901-03-14
HIGH OFFICIALS.
Number of Prominent Railroad Men
 Here Yesterday.

Third Vice President and General Manager Cannon of the Southern Rail- way arrived in the city yesterday in his private car and will remain here until o'clock this afternoon. Mr.. Cannon s business was of a routine nature and his visit has no special significance.
 Among other prominent railroad men here yesterday were President c. A Wickersham of the Atlanta and West Point and Superintendent J. A. Dodson of the Southern Railway in their private cars. MT. Dodson left last night over the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad for Memphis. .@ttse
The age-herald., 1901-03-14
"Tl,e sl1n of the Cross"

"Tha sii. of the Cross" Wilson Bar rett ;, a;.4 If Rome. which appeals to theatreGoeis and non-theatregoers alike because of it's combination of exciting scenes and incidents with a story of the persecution of the early Christians under Nero, will be the attraction at the Jef- ferson Theatre for two nights, beginning Wednesday, March 20 with matinees Thursday. Charles Dalton, w. E. Bon ney, Lillie Thurlow Maude Warrilow, Melita Brice and the rest of William Greet's company of English players from the Lyric Theatre. London, will present the piece.
The age-herald., 1901-03-14
A marriage license was issued to Wi liam o. Mitchell and Daisy Attaway.
ENSLEY STEEL MILL.
Soaking Pit Has Been Put In Opera
 tion-Runnlng Smoothly.

The soaking pit at the Ensley steel mill of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and hailroad Company has been put in operation and is working in a tery satisfactory way Six of the ten fur naces at the mill are running con stantly and turning out steel of the best quality.
 Officials of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company state that they feel very much gratified with the way everything is running at the mill.
The age-herald., 1901-03-14
EAST LAKE THEATRE.
House Is Under Management of chas.
 J. Cooper This Season.

The East Lake Theatre has been leased to Charles J. Cooper for the coming sum- mer season and some great Improvements are being made in the building. New scenery is being put in and MT Cooper says he will put on the best stock com pany ever appearing in a Birmingham summer resort.
 The house will be opened on May ano the management anticipates crowded houses all during the hot months The list of attractions have not been giver out, but several are already booked
The age-herald., 1901-03-14
Lieut.. Jacobs Retired.

Washington. March 13.-Lieut. E. s. Jacobs retired, is detached from the bureau of equipment and ordered to take charge of the branch naval Photographic office at Galveston, Texas, to relieve Lieut.. H. Flynn, retired and ordered to Philadelphia.
The age-herald., 1901-03-14
THE FUND
To Buy Silver Service for Battleshlp
 Alabama.

The fund for the silver service for the battleship Alabama was incr reased yester- day by s25, Henry B. Gray subscribing that amount. The subscriptions to date are as fnllnus.
The age-herald., 1901-03-14
Buffet and de RouIede Ready.

Brussels, March 13.-M. Andre Buffet, the arrangements for whose duel with M. Paul deRoulede have been completed, left Brussels today for Bale, Switzerland.
The age-herald., 1901-03-14

Call for Alabama Brewing Company's "Extra Pale" and Standard" Beers. On tap or in bottles. Phone 1928.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-07
The Municipal Building Bill.

Elsewhere in The Star today appears an
article containing interviews with members
of the House approving the project of a
new municipal building for Washington on
the lines laid down by the pending Mercer
bill. These interviews all sound the note
of hearty endorsement of the project. They
show. too. that the average congressman
Is having his eyes widely opened to the
economy of time and effort involved In the
plan to locate all future public buildings on
the great triangle between the avenue and
the mall. 1t IS not too late to put these
sentiments into practical effect at this ses-
sion. The bill commends itself to virtually
every member of both houses as an eco
nomical wise measure, designed to enhance
the attractiveness of the capital and to
correct discreditable deficiency in it's mu-
nicipal equipment. Why should it not be
pressed for action at an early date?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-07
Culture in the Capital.
From the Springfield Republican.

But not all of Washington worships with
obsequious attention and adulatfon the or
naments Of the higher classes of other
lands temporarily resident there. The capi-
tai city IS becoming increasingly the center
of rich Intellectual life, the satisfying
home of savants and specialists in science.
the abode of men and women who find Joy
in the splendid Congressional Library. in
the possibility of living economically and
well amid agreeable surroundings, In COM
partnership with many of like tastes, and in
a social life most delightful outside of the
folly of those who have become more or
less drunken with the enticements of
wealth.
There Is above all action and reaction In
Washington, as always where extremes
meet, and there IL benefit in this to those
of teachable spirit. The modern world Is on
display. Congressman whose democracy is
too rampant. products of regions bare of re-
finements even the most necessary are
educated and broadened by residence in
Washington. The civilization of the bath
tub lays hold upon them to their advantage.
The attr.tion between those who represent
diverse sections of the country helps to en-
lightenment, charity and better under
standing. Loyalty to the home constituency
10 not lost. but 1t Is often informed SO as
to be more wisely and probably directed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-07

The London Spectator deals thus with an
absurd yarn which ascribes Queen Victo-
ria's death to worry over the war in South
Africa
Let no one suppose that the queens
end was FASTENED by grief at the prolonga-
tlon of the war or anxiety as 10 the state
OF the nation. Nothing was further from
her thought Till illness and the weakness
grave had bowed her head. her bearing was
calm and untroubled If the ship of
state was In the smoothest waters. She
had no doubts to the business of her
country's cause, and even in the darkest
hours of the war year ago she preserved
an equanimity of soul which was an ex-
ample to all around her. In simple and
homely phrase she declared that she did
not feel melancholy or depressed. and
choly house. The death of her son, the ter
rible illness of her daughter. clouded her
days. for against such wounds there is no
armor, but in public affairs the queen never
f1inched. As to the struggle In South Africa
her heart felt no misglvings."
This has all the SAVIOR of truth. The
sovereign. She had all the spirit of both
her sex and her station. She had ruled her
country for over sixty years. and in that
time had sanctioned a good deal of armed
strife. An empire so extensive and with in
terests so manifold had to be conducted
with certain aggressive force; and the as
sertion Of this never failed to meet with
the queens sympathy and support. She
giorisd In British power. and she insisted