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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
UNITED NINE WORKERS VOTE
AGAINST COMMITTEES SCALEI
SPRINKLING HOURS
MUST Be FOLLOWED
WATER WORKS COMPANY ISSUES
BULLETlN--cAusE Is DRoUTH
AND DELAY IN PLACING NEW
MACHINERY.

The Birmingham Water Works Compa-
ny has recently issued a number of bull
letins respecting the hours for sprinkling
and inspectors have issued personal
warnings to all consumers calling atten-
ton to the fact that If the rules are vio-
lated water will be cut off and a fine
of 81 imposed. This is due to the heavy
drouth and the work of placing new ma
chinery In the plant
Manager Lynn of the company has Is
sued the following statement regarding
the bulletin:
ION account of the severe drouth 1t is
necessary that we enforce rules as other
cities do in dry season. We have large
force of inspectors out day and night
notifying water consumers of sprinkIing
rules and as yet. we have had no COM
plants that our rules are unfair. 1t is
not our desire to inconvenience any con-
sumner and there seems to be a willing
ness on the part Of those We have seen
to do what is fair.
1T is not unusual in times of extreme
drouth for cities to prohibit sprinkling
lentirely but this will not be necessary
here If water consumers continue to CO.
operate with us as they have the last
few days.
I'VE hope TO have additional machinery
in operation within ten days which will
greatly relieve the situation. We placed
an order with Henry r. Worthington
g. Co. of New York in June, 1900. for an
eight million gallons triple expansion YER
teal pumping engine to be erected by
them and ready for service June /. 1901
This is the same engine that will not be
ready until next week.
THE cause for our now enforcing
strictly the rules on waste is that we
want TO be ready for large connagration."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
1000 PILGRIMS DIE.
Killed by Poisoned Water Put In Well
of Asfana.

Pingpong or parlor tennis is RESPONSE
BILE for a good deal 1t has started an ir-
resistible desire to bring all sorts of out
door games into the parlor. Horse-rac-
ing seems to be safe for the present at
least. but golf has been captured by
means of the billiard table,
In many of the clubs and billiard rooms
in Chicago the most popular games at
present is called pool golf. Its devotees
are many and it is growing in popularity
all the time.
The game is extremely simple, but none
the less seems to be fascinating. 1t Is
played on any pool table Two balls are
used, the white ball and one colored ball.
To begin the game the two balls are
spotted on the table. Then the first play
er endeavors to pocket tho colored lsil
in the lower left-hand pocket in as few
shots as possible.
Every shot he makes counts against
him. If he gets the colored ball in the
wrong pocket 1t does not count against
him, but is merely taken out and spotted
and he proceeds as before. But II he
drives the white ball into pocket he Is
bunkered and he must add three to the
score against him. After the ball is
pocketed 1t Is taken out and spotted and
the second player has his opportunity
Ali six pockets are played and the play
er who has gone around the course, or
rather the pool table, in the fewest num-
Der of shots wints the match
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
CAVALRY SQUAD
FROM LOUISIANA
ARRANGEMENTS FOR ENcAMP-
MENT OF ALABAMA TROOPS
AT EAST LAKE ARE ABOUT CON-
PLETED-THE REGULARS.

A squad of cavalry from New Orleans
will arrive in Birmingham Monday and
go into camp with the four troops Of the
Alabama Regiment. National Guard. at
East Lake. 1t is probable the squad will
number about 30 men.
Captain Churchill and Lieutenant Hero
will be in command. The troops are
members of the state militia of Louis
lana, which state does not hold annual
encampments for its soldiers The Louis
lana troops will be welcomed here by
the Alabama boys and 1t is expected
that they will add greatly to interest of
the encampment.
The news that the squad would come
was received yesterday by Captain Nc
Crossin, of Troop d, who is in charge
of the arrangements here for the en-
campment. He has made preparations for
accommodating the visitors.
There is still some doubt about the
regulars coming to the encampment.
The governor and General Brookes. are
in communication by wire.
The first troop will go into camp Mon
day morning about o'clock and by night
all will be housed under the tents at
East Lake. AS far as possible all the
arrangements have been completed and
the camp promises to be success.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
LOSS OF BRITISH FLORISTS.
y u
Grew Coronation Roses by Thousands
and No One Wants Them.

From the New York Sun.
How great will be the loss of thousands
who had expected to reap fortunes dur
ing the coronation ceremonies In London
1t has been impossible to estimate Here
is one item alone in which the losses are
practically irreparable:
In anticipation of an enormous demand
for roses-the coronation fiower-the for
lists of England and the continent laid
out large tracts of land with rose bushes
planning 1t so that the flowers would be
ready in these last days of June.
1t was estimated that the Kings sub
jects would wear and use for decorations
at least 60, 000, 900 Of red roses alone, and
would be willing to pay from two to four
cents apiece for them.
This was a moderate estimate AS cor
onation week approached. 1t was feared
that the supply would not equal the de-
MANI.
The English retail florists poured in or
ders for thousands of blooms upon the
gardeners. The fortunes in prospect
seemed to be very close at hand, for the
price of roses went steadily up in an
ticipation of scarcity.
Now 1t is all at an end. Instead Of
great profits there will be great loses.
No one wants red roses now.
The florists who ordered and have liter
ally tons of flowers coming from the
continent which they will be unable to
use will bear the loss in part But most
of 1t will fall upon the growers, in whose
offices the notices of cancellation are
piled high.
The larger part of the rose crop will
die upon the bushes and the gardeners
will be out of pocket the money they have
spent on land, on plants, and on cultiva-
ton In anticipation OF the profits which
the sudden illness of one man has reduce
ed to airy nothings.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
REAL ESTATE DEEDS.

The following real estate transfers
were recorded yesterday:
Kathleen 1. o. Minis to Epsley Realty
Company. the southwest quarter of the
northeast quarter of section IL, town
ship IS, south Of range west, contain
ing about 1885 acres, s17.655
City Land Company to Robert Jemson,
lots l. and 8. in block 2s5. $500.
Louise r. Walter and T. A. Walter to
Turner r. weakley, part of lots and
g. block "a, sl275
Nelson E. Barker and wife to Edwin
Ball. part of lot a. block rs. $4,000.
Highland Land and Improvement Com
pany to R. e. Collins, lots 4 and 5, block
/, s2075
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DEATHSAND FUNERALS
z. A. Stewart.

E. A. Stewart died suddenly yesterday
morning at La Toilette, Tenn He was
the owner and patentee of coal wash
ing machinery. and was engaged in the
construction of several plants in this
and other districts. Mr.. Stewart was ia
ken i'll here about ten days ago and get
ting better went to the mountains of
Tennessee to recuperate, when he had a
fatal relapse. He has been resident of
Birmingham for about two and a half
years. His death is a serious blow to his
many friends, The deceased leaves a wife
and one grown son.
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7. G. & |. TO SELL
OXMOOR FURNACES
NEGOTIATIONS IN PROGRESS FOR
SOME TIME AND RATIFICATION
BY TENNESSEE BOARD ONLY
REMAINS TO COMPLETE SALE.

The Oxmoor Furnace Company which
filed a declaration of Incorporation last
Tuesday is about TO acquire the two
furnaces at oxmoor, owned by the Ten
nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company.
Negotiations between Chairman Don
II. Bacon Of the Tennessee Company and
a representative of the syndicate which
organized the Oxmoor company for the
transfer Of this furnace property have
been in progress for some time. Terms
have been agreed upon and Just before
leaving for New York yesterday Mr..
Bacon said all that was necessary for
the consumation of the deal was the
ratification of the agreement by his
board of directors, and he seemed to re-
gard the action Of the board as chiefly
matter of form,
Asked why the Tennessee Company
was selling its Oxmoor property. Mr..
Bacon said that it was his policy TO
concentrate the companys furnace op-
erations in this county at Bessemer and
Ensley
The Oxmoor furnaces have been par
TALLY mismantled, but 1t is understood
to be the purpose of the new company
to put one of them, at least, In working
condition without delay and eventually
TO have both of them in blast The ca
pacity of the two has been about go
tons of iron a day. 1t win probably be
increased to 300 tons.
The oxmoor Furnace Company starts
out with a capitalization of only s100OOO
but this amount may be increased. AS the
company does not own mineral lands it
will buy Its raw material for the pres
ent In the open market.
The price to be paid for the furnaces
has not been made public. Among the
principal stockholders In the company
are T. 7. Hillman. G. B. Mccormack,
Erskine Ramsay and James Bowron.
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Committee 10 Draft New Form
Of Contract to Present
10 Operators
SPIRITED DISCUSSIONS
DURING THE CONVENTION
Optimistic Delegates Look for Early
Settlement, But Collectors to the
Committees Work Disposed
To Fight II Out.

The United Mine Workers met in con-
vention at st. Pauls Hall yesterday pur-
suant to Tuesdays adjournment, but
there was no joint conference of coal OPP
orators ard miners. A joint meeting will
possibly take place this afternoon.
It was given out Wednesday night on
what was accepted as the best possible
authority that the voting by the various
locals resulted In instructions to q major
ity of the delegates to ratify the scale
agreed upon by the Joint scale committee,
but the convention failed yesterday to
give proof of 1t. In fact the vote in con-
vention was overwhelmingly against the
committees scale, and so final settle
ment Of the issue seemed to be as far
away as It had been at any previous time
since the conferences of the operators and
miners began more than two weeks ago.
President Flynn called the convention
10 order yesterday at II a. m. The first
business was a vote on the scale COM
mittee's report and 1t is said that 4S
votes were cast In favor of its accept
ance and lis against its acceptance. AS
the session was executive nothing was
given out for publication, but 1t was gen.
orally believed that a spirited discussion
took place and the criticisms were passed
on members of the subcommittee, to
which these members made vigorous re-
plies.
The convention took recess for dinner
and the Afternoon session was taken up
with a discussion of the scale. Not much
objection was made to the schedule Of
wages, 1t was said, but there was a good
deal of dissatisfaction with the rules
and regulations.
After voting instructions to the COM
mittee to draft new form of contract to
be presented to the operators the con-
vention adjourned until this morning.
The Coal Operators Association assem-
bled yesterday and after waiting a rea-
sonable length of time for the miners,
adjourned until today.
When the joint scale committee COM
pleted its work last Saturday 1t was
hoped and believed that final settle
ment would be reached in the present
week, so that the men could return to
work not later than next Monday. But
as matters now stand predictions touch
Ing the outcome would be worthless.
Many of the optimistic delegates said
last night that they were inclined to
think that contract would be signed be-
fore Saturday evening.
1.-THE contention is over comparatively
small points" remarked one of the min
ers, land l am certain the two sides will
soon get together" But this hopeful view
was not entertained by the DIRECTORS
who are disposed to fight it OUT
The United Mine Workers have now
been out eleven days and the business
interests of Birmingham are beginning
to feel the effects of the suspension Of
work
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
NOT so HOT.
Yesterdays Temperature Only SO, Ac-
cording to Official Report.

If the thermometer alone had to be
reckoned with Thursday would not have
been considered one of the hottest days
of the year, for several times since May
/, the mercury has climbed above what
it was yesterday.
All the weather man could do was to
scrape up record of 9s degrees, which
considering the thermometer has been
as high as 1872, was not much.
In the afternoon heavy breeze sprung
up the clouds banked In the sky and
1t looked as IL one Of those awning-tear-
ing gales which are favorites In Jones
Valley were coming. The wind blew the
dust In great sheets and for while 1t
was almost impossible to see any dis
tance. The clouds, however, passed
around. leaving only a few drops of
water on Birmingham's thirsty streets.
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ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION.
Architects VIII Soon Advertise for
Bids for New Building.

At the meeting of the board of directors
Of the Birmingham Athletic Association
last night the secretary announced that
practically all the second mortgage
bonds had been sold to the members and
friends of the association. He also stated
that the last of the life memberships
had been sold and that now the only
financial matter to be disposed Of was
the first mortgage bends.
These bonds will probably be placed to-
day, James Bowron, chairman of the
finance committee, having consented to
attend to that portion Of the work.
The building committee settled on sew
eral minor changes in the plans and the
erchitects will be requested to get up the
specifications end advertise for bids. 1t is
believed that everything will be ar
ranged and that work Will commence in
the early portion Of August.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
THE POLICE BARBECUE.
II Was One Of the Most Successful
Ever Held Here.

The police gave their annual barbecue
and picnic yesterday at the North Bir-
mingham park. The majority of the
force were present with their families,
and the occasion was enjoyed by all.
The dinner was cooked and served
shortly after noon, along with number
of other good things to eat This was one
of the most successful barbecues ever
given by the police, all present enjoying
themselves and having what they termed
the best time In their lives
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
COMM ERciAL CLUB.
Postponed Meeting to Be Held Tonight.
Some Matters of Importance.

The postponed meeting of the CONNER
cial Club Will be held tonight at o'clock
Several matters of Importance will be
brought up and several committees are
expected 10 report.
Among other matters will be action on
tn, resolution offered some time ago in
regard to The Elkins Ri, legalizing the
pooling of freight rates by the rail-
roads There IS also q resolution before
the club to endorse the movement of
the Boston Chamber CT Commerce for
clostr trade relations with Canada look
ing to tile ultimate union of the two coun-
tries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
LIverpooI Cotton Statistics.

Liverpool July 10.-Weekly cotton sta
tistics: Total sales of all kinds $1,000, to-
tai sales of American 11,0O0 English
spinners takings $1,000, total exports pa
900, imports of all kinds 1900, Imports of
American 5000, stock of all kinds $4,000,
stock of American $4,000; quantity afloat,
all kinds, 2S,O00, quantity afloat, Ameri-
can, 10000 total sales on speculation 800,
total sales to exporters 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
EDWARD CAN'T SIT UP.
Every Day, However, He Is Moved to
an Adjustable Couch.

London, July 1O-TSing Edward is not
yet ablesto sit up, but every day he Is
removed to an adjustable couch which
gives a welcome change to his position
and which enables him to read with
some degree of comfort
1t Is understood that next week his
majesty may be transferred upon this
couch to the royal yacht, the Victoria
and Albert. in a specially constructed am
bulance carriage, but that all the ar
rangements for this transfer are kept
secret in order to prevent gathering
of the public to witness the Kings de-
parture.
His majesty maintains his steady I'M
proyement.
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COINCIDENCE OF DEATHS.
Three Ladies' Of Village Springs Die In
Birmingham Within "a Hours.

Within twenty-four hours three women
died in different portions of Birmingham.
all OF them being from Village Springs
Their remains were sent TO Remlep
which is near the former place.
Mrs. Hester l.. Smith, aged IS years,
died Tuesday morning. and Tuesday at
ternoon her body was sent to Remiap
Wednesday afternoons train carried the
remains of Mrs. Blanche Chiles and Mrs.
Josephine Arnold to Remlap. Taylor &
Co. were the undertakers.
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In the sanctum.

From the Baltimore News.
And that beautiful young girl writ
ing at the last table-who Is she?" we
ask.
"She is the writer OF those heavy arti-
cles on our foreign relations" is the
reply.
."Dear me! And that ugly, scowling
brute with the chin whiskers chewing
tobacco and smoking short. stubby
pipe. he is''-?-?-?
THAT is Mother Shipley. who gives
heart to-heart talks ON the care of ba-
biesl'
And so we wander hence to an opti-
clans and kick ourselves that sight is 20
deceiving.
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IDENTIFIED AS THAxroN.
Man Who Died at Metropolitan Once
Worked in Southern Shops.

The remains of the man who died in
the Metropolitan hotel Sunday were
positively identified yesterday afternoon
by L. A. Weaver and NJ. Rogers as those
of w. 7. Thaxton. The men stated that
Thaxton worked in the Southern rail-
road shops several years ago and that
Tom Wilson, a shoemaker. would prob
ably be able to give some information
about the dead mans family. An effort
will be made today to find Wilson. Thax-
toms remains are still at Taylor & Col
undertaking establishment.
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Norfolk, Va, July 10-Charles Osborn.
who was acquitted recently in the police
court of the murder of his wife Matte.
who was found dead In bed with a pistol
ball through her left temple was rear
rested today and held on the charge of
numbering formsr wife in Saltwater,
o. T., in 1896 1t is claimed that Osborn
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GOT FEE OF $751;, s2s.
Enormous Amount Paid the Executor
Of H. B. Plants Estate.

New Haven, Conn, July 10.--At hear
ing of the Probate Court today concern
ing the estate OF the late Henry B,
Plant, the Millionaire railway and steam
boat owner Judge Lynde Harrison of
this city. formerly an executor of the
estate, testified that his fee as executor
amounted to s161,625. and that the same
sums were paid to Executors Tilley and
Erwin of New York. the later of whom
resigned with Judge Harrison several
months ago.
He explained that the fee was based
on the New York valuation of the es-
tate, $26 000, 600.
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Hall Defeats James Hunter.

Atlantic City, N. j.. July 10.-The TWEEN
ty mile paced bicycle race between Tom
my Hall and James Hunter was won by
Hall by Is laps in 3O:25. Hunter got a
fall in the second mile and lost five laps
The five mile lap race between Fenn
Leander, Mcconnell and Lake was won
by Fem In IL :45 2-5.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-07-11
RHODES CLAY SHOT.
Young Man Was Nephew Of Rufus NJ.
Rhodes Of This City.

Rufus N. Rhodes received a telegram
from his brother-in-law, Green Clay. of
Mexico. Mo-. stating that his son, Rhodes
Clay, was shot and instantly killed yes
terday afternoon. No particulars were
given.
The deceased was one Of the best-known
men In the state, being a member of the
state legislature OF Missouri and can
didate for speaker.
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WaIthour Won by Four Miles.

Springfield, Mass. July 10. Harry
Elkes motor gave out in the second mile
of his twenty-mile championship race
with Walthour at the Coliseum here to-
night and Walthour won by nearly four
miles. making the track record of
30 80 rs and the final mile in 1929 3-5.
Elkes rode the greater part Of the race
without pace.
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Thomas w. PAGE Accepts.

Berkeley. Cal, July 10.-Thomas w.
Page, assistant professor of history of
economy at the University of Califor-
MIA, has accepted the professorship of
political science In the University of
Texas.
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cELDERs' RESTAURANT
GELDEKS HE'S HOHHNT
ITO N. goth ST.
Special Lunch, Friday, July nth, 1902,
11.3O a. M to o. m
ITO N. goth st.

Special Lunch, Friday, July nth, 1902,
1880 a. m. to 8 p. m.
MENU
Soup-Cream Of Barley.
FIsh-Tenderloin of Trout, Tomato
Sauce.
ReIishes-Sliced Tomatoes, Salmon
Salad
Entrees-Queen Fritters Glace and
Champagne, Spaghetti la Italienne.
Roasts-Prime Ribs Of Western Beef
au JUS, Saint of Duck Braised with
Mushrooms.
vegetsbles-New Potatoes, braun
Butter Sauce, Green Corn Pudding,
Lima Beans, French Peas.
Observation-Disclosures Ice Cream, Marble
Cake.
DrInks-Coffee, Milk. Tea.
rs CENTS.
Special attention to the ladies.
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Low Rates to MInneapoIIs and Return.

The Mobile and Ohio Railroad will sell
tickets to Minneapolis and return, ac-
count National Educational Association
convention, at rate of one fare for the
round trip, plus ST. Tickets will be sold
July 4. and 9. For information apply
to any M. and o. ticket agent. 6-22-15t
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William Rutherford, who has been on
visit to Tennessee for several days,
has returned.
w. w. Wilson. bookkeeper for the
Pennsylvania Hat Company, is spending
his vacation in Talladega county. Mr..
Wilson will be out of the city several
days.
Florence Hotel Arrivals w. W. Fisher,
Mississippi; ]. p. Roberts, Nashville; e.
ID. Mosby, ST. Louis; ]. L. Carter, Nash
Vile; A. b. easier, Louisville; G. G. Bar
ton, Georgia; ]. w. Kimball Blooton:
w. B. MILAN and family, Columbus M.
B. Neece, Huntsville; Miss M. Vaughn,
r. j. Kiefe, George Lewis, Atlanta; j. c.
Jones, 7. NJ. Collins. Huntsville; F. Glib
son, Chattanooga; ]. Bose, Florence;
A. L. Horton, M. Warren, Atlanta;
w. c. Tayne, Pittsburg; w. e. Howard,
Memphis; Shreveport baseball team:
George M. Reed Manager Reust, McFar-
land, Butler, Mcclure. Hulesman, Snyder,
Warner. Barnett, Page, Weikart, Reitz,
Alanser; l.. T. Pride, Pride, Ala; A. Dog
grill. Amory; julius Lewis. A. F. Nc
Ghee. Jr., James e. Williams, New YofK;
w. A. Meglemry, Louisville; d. II. Wal
raven. Atlanta f. H, Mapp, Illinois: H.
H. Powers, Knoxville; J. S. Johns. Johns;
j. r. Kirk, Johns; w. R. Little. Canes
vile; ]. d. Robertson, Memphis J. P.
Mccoy, New York; T. Goodwyne, Mont
gomery; L. s. Gray, Atlanta; T. L.
Strong ,Pittsburg.
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CONFEDERATE COTTAGE,
Subscriptions Added to the Camp
Hardee Fund-More Needed.

Nearly $50 has been added to the fund
being raised to erect a Camp Hardee cot
tage at the Mount Pleasant Soldiers
Home. fhe committee is anxious to raise
about $500 more, and is working towards
that end. The latest subscriptions are:
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Marriage Licenses.

MARRIAu-- LICENsE.-only one mar
riage license was issued yesterday-Rufu
Wood to Miss Iva Lou Finley.