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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
Richmond, Virginia.
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE.
Tone of the Market at End of the
Week Was Cheerful.

London, December 21.-The tone of the
stock exchange at the end of last week
was cheerful the feature being the gen.
eral improvement in America. Securities
were uneasy in the early part of the week
but closed firmer. The feeling that the
end of the money stringency was sight
ed. together with increasing confidence
in the judgment of Wall street and the
hope that there will be no further gold
shipments to New York and Buenos
Ayres this month, has added strength to
the trading. At one time South Ameri-
can securities were threatened by the
Venezuelan situation but they stiffened
ON later developments coupled with the
crop report from the Argentine Republic.
Canadian rails advanced in sympathy
with American and home rails were help
ed by satisfactory traffic returns and the
prospect of better dividends. Africans
were stronger in the execution of better
conditions in South America and the fact
that there is no longer any fear of an
increase in the bank rate this year to-
gether with the prospect that the mar
ket will right itself when money flows in
in January and the indicated rise In con-
soils contributed to the bouyancy at the
end of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
HUNTSVILLE
Abyssinian Lecturer Is at the Negro
College at NormaI-Other News.

Huntsville, December 21.-(Special)-
Cornelius Cliverreux an Abysslnian lee
turer is at the Agricultural and Mechan-
ical college at Normal delivering a series
of lectures. Professor Cliverreux Is one
of the five survivors of the Pelee eruption
at st. Pierre. He was principal of the
Merchants college at the time. The lee
turer talks Interestingly of the disaster
during his discourse upon matters per-
tanning to the education of the negro
race.
The Elks and several committees of
ladies' have set about to have a Christmas
tree for the benefit of the poor children.
Hundreds of presents have been placed
with the committees for distribution.
The tree will be placed in the city hall.
Friends in this city were notified YES
terday afternoon of the marriage of Mr..
Fred M. Bennett of Huntsville and Miss
Eva Medley of Nashville. Mr.. Bennett is
well known business man. Several
social entertainments will be given here
during Christmas week. The Twicken-
ham and Standard clubs have each plan
ned to give elaborate affairs. The AS
You Like 1t" Literary club was enter
tanned Saturday by Miss Virginia CLAW
and the meeting was devoted to discus-
sion of the Madonnas and their artists
The club has resumed weekly meetings
for the season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
= TLANTA. GA. December A.

"a TLANTA. GA. December a.
WI Col. William L. scruggs of
Atlanta was today interviewed
on the subject of the Venezue-
Ian embroglio. Colonel scruggs was APP
pointed United States minister to Venez-
uela by President Harrison, and served
from 1889 to 1898. For four years after
that year he represented the Venezuelan
government in its boundary dispute with
Great Britain.
Colonel Scruggs said in part:
ut is undoubtedly Germanys design to
see how far she can go without becoming
involved in actual war with the United
States In effect she wants to force our
hand on the Monroe doctrine, and make
us say whether we are willing to modify
1t, or to assume responsibility for the
acts of the countries that are, to a GER
tain extent, under our protection. This
is already apparent in the query as to
whether the United States will assume
the responsibility of making Venezuela
comply with the findings of the arbitra-
ton in case the result is against that
Souh9 y lhilh 1H6idhd 10 sincere III
her desire simply to collect a debt, but
there is every evidence that Germany has
other important objects in view.
while in my opinion the Monroe doc
trine will be in no wise affected by the
present affair. because there seems to be
every prospect for peaceable and salts
factory settlement through the United
States as arbitrator, the issue will have
to be faced sooner or later. The world
Is getting so populous that the settle
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
PLOTTED TO KILL
A HUNCH BACK
SELMA NEGRO 1T is THOUGHT
MURDERED A BOY TO SECURE
$50 AND THREW BODY IN A
CREEK.

Selma, December 21.-(Specia1.) War
rants were sent to the city last night
from River Precinct for the arrest Of
Joe Wilson and Pete Walker, two me-
groes, charged with the murder of John
Green, a hunch-backed boy who was
known to have left this city Monday
with $50 III his possession, and who has
not been seen since.
Wilson was in a wagon with Green
and turned up at the Iatter's house with
the team Monday night saying that i'll
crossing Six Mile creek, after a heavy
rain, Green was washed away and
drowned
His tales conflicted, and the next day
when he was looked Tor he had disap-
peared. Walker knew the boy had the
money, and left town earlier in the after
noon.
The supposition is that Walker and
Wilson made up plot to get the money
when the creek was reached and that
they murdered the boy and threw his
body into the swollen stream
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
CASTRO'S POSITION NOT
TENABLE SAYS SCRUGGS
Prominent Albanian Who Was Formerly Minister to Venezuela
Says Germany Is Trying to See How Far She Can Go
Without Engaging in War With U. S.

ment of those naturally rich South Amer
lean countries cannot be longer delayed.
If European nations cannot acquire ter
ritory in South America, their subjects
will nevertheless continue to go there.
The result will be the United States will
ultimately be called upon to do one of
two things: Either they must abandon
or greatly protect their own subjects, or
they must assume a sort of suzerainty
over the South American republics and
become responsible for their good be-
havior.
Neither horn of the dilema is pleasant
to contemplate The first involves the
abandonment of a long cherished prin-
ciple, and the appearance in American
waters of a great European navy with
naval and coaling stations among the
West Indies, which would be a serious
menace to our ownership and control of
the Panama canal. The second PROPOSE
ton involves the construction of an i'm
mense navy of our own. the equipment
of a large standing army and ,lntold OK
pense to compel our wards to keep peace
and stop their periodical revolutions
This is what will confront us when the
European nations finally come to demand
that we either insure protection 20 life
and property in the South American
countries, or give them a free hand to
do it."
Colonel Scruggs said that in his judg-
ment President Castro does not repi ss9nt
the best element of the people of Ven
ezuela.
"Castro's policy" Colonel Scruggs said
us far from meeting the approval of
the best citizens. and those who have
Venezuelas interests most at heart He
is no doubt responsible In a large meas
ure for the difficulties that now confront
his country"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
FLORENCE.
EIks Lodge With 1'hirty-three Mem
bers lnstituted-Many Visitors.

Florence, December a.-(SpeciaL)-An
Elk lodge, with thirty-three members
was instituted here Friday night under
the name of Florence Lodge No. 600. Elks
from Birmingham, Decatur, Columbia
City, Tenn, Huntsville and Admission
commenced arriving on the morning trains
and at 6:3o in the evening assembled in
the K. P. hall forty strong to begin op-
erations. The fun lasted until 1 o'clock
this morning, when most of the visitors
took their trains for home. The follow
ing officers were elected:
Capt. Robert Andrews, exalted ruler:
r. l.. Brown, esteemed leading knight:
j. N. Robinson, esteemed lodge knight:
A. A. Berger, esteemed lecturing knight:
c. q. Jordan, secretary; M. ]. billiard.
treasurer; A. E. Walker, ]. T. Reeder,
r. L. Glenn. trustees; John t. Cook.
tiler. Esquire, chaplain and inner guard
will be appointed at the next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
EXPERIMENTS UNDER WAY.
Government Boarders Take Food With
Borax-No III Effects.

Washington, December 21.-The food
tests that DR.. Wiley, chief of the bureau
of chemistry of the agricultural depart
ment is making on a number of gov
eminent employees for the purpose of as
certaining what, If any, effects are pro-
duced by diet to which is added borax
and other food preservatives, is at last
fairly underway. This afternoon at din
ner borax and boracic acid figured to
quite an extent In the food given the
government boarders.
Those who ate the dinner said they had
not noticed the presence of any preserva-
ton In the food, and no i'll effects had
resulted to any of them this evening"
The nervousness that was manifest in
one or two of the men has worn off, and
they are all in good condition The
amount of food given each man is care
fully weighed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
ENSLEY
Many Visitors Take Advantage Of
New Schedule on Street Car Line.

Ensley, December 21.-(Special.) To-day
has been an unusually lively Sunday for
Ensley. Fully so visitors from Birmng-
ham and its vicinity were on the streets
they taking advantage of the twenty
minutes schedule effected several days
since by the Birmingham Railway, Light
and Power company.
Ensley is grateful to this company for
this new line not only for the shorten
ing of the schedule but the probabilities
of numerous business investments.
j. B. McClary. general manager of the
railway department, is receiving many
compliments rom the patrons of the
line.
Last night was the fourth night of the
Catholic church social in progress in
Ensley for the benefit of st. Anthoney' S
Catholic church. The principal feature
of the evening was the contest for the
most popular lady between Mrs. Daisy
Hayloer of Birmingham and Miss Katie
Gerst of Ensley for a wen pound bas-
ket of Huyler's candy; the votes being
6SS for Mrs. Hayloer and COG for Miss
Gerst the latter receiving a pearl broach;
the contest netting $129.10. The social
closes tonight, the principal contests be-
ing that of the most opular industrial
superintendent between L. L. Day and l.
j. Mcdonald; another among the most
popular aldermen between DIR. w. w.
McTyerrie, p. b. Patton, w. T. Terry, L.
r. Thompson and ]. i. Hollingsworth;
and another contest which is causing in
terest is that between he little folks for
the most popular baby 81. The contest
ants are Donald Broda, Margaret Martin.
Katie White and Ethel Brooks, for
pearl necklace, donated by JON II. Hum
phries Dinner and supper will be served
from II m. to p. m. today for the bene-
fit of the merchants
Mass will be saio at ST. Anthony's Cath
Ollie church Christmas morning at G, 8 and
1880 o'clock. Miss Marcella Rothschild
will sing the offertory at high mass.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
Manchester Cloth Market.

Manchester, December 21.-The cloth
market last week was firm and steady
and after profitable negotiations fair bus
mess was done. Inquiries from India were
numerous, with a tendency to increase.
The placing of business from China of
a sorting up character, assisted the re-
covery of exchange. A moderate amount
of trade through the miscellaneous South
American and Levant channels were ex-
ecuted during the week. Yarns were mod
crate Business was slightly in favor of
buyers, although the weeks turnover did
not weaken the position of producers
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
Artists Have Banquet in Rome.

Rome, December H.-The International
Artistic association gave a magnificent
banquet tonight at the Grand hotel here,
in honor of the st. Louis fair commits
sioners. Among the $50 guests were Am
bassador Meyer, Secretary Iddngs and a
number of prominent americans now in
Rome. Signor Zeggio, the st. Louis fair
commissioner for Italy, and the leading
representatives of Italian art. science and
politics were also present. Ambassador
Meyer and Commissioner Cridler made
speeches
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
PRATT CITY.
Christmas Carnival Promises to be a
Successful Affair.

Pratt City, December 21.-(Special)-
The amusement loving public of Pratt
City will be afforded an opportunity of
witnessing some high class attractions at
the Christmas carnival which opens
Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The shows
arrived on the grounds this afternoon
and will be in readiness for the opening
hour.
One of the principal attractions will be
the "Old Plantation" before the war, and
another the palace of Life" and art
show Special features are being arrang
ed for the week. Tuesday from to 3
the children will be entertained and that
evening will be for tine ladies' An i'm
mense Christmas tree will be a star at
traction Wednesday evening.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
SPECIAL EXCURSION RATES
To "Winter Homes In Summer Lands
Via Southern Railway.

The Southern railway announces very
low round-trip winter tourist rates to
principal resorts in Georgia. Florida.
Nassau and Cuba. Tickets on sale daily,
with final limit May 81. 1903. Through
Pullman sleeping car to Jacksonville
without change.
For particulars, sleeping car reserva-
lions. also copy of beautiful little book
let entitled "Winter Homes In a Summer
Land" apply passenger office. Morris
Hotel Building. j. c. LUSK.
12-17-tf District Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
VERY Low RATES
Via Southern Railway Account Christ.
mas Holidays.

Account Christmas holidays, Southern
railway will sell round trip tickets to
all points east of Mississippi and south
of Ohio and Patomac rivers, at rate one
and one-third fare. Tickets on sale De-
cember g. "a, 25 30. 81 and January 1,
with final limit January 3. 1903. For par
ticulars and sleeping car reservation ap-
ply Passenger Office, Morris Hotel Build
ing. ]. c. Lusk, District Passenger Agent.
12-6-to-12-31
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
VANDERBILT is BETTER.
The Millionaire Rested Well Through
out the Day.

Vanderbilt's condition showed consider
able Improvement today, there being a
reduction of one degree In his tempera-
ture during the evening hours. He rested
well throughout the day.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
Holiday Excursion Rates For Students

These rates will be in effect December
1s to %, inclusive. at one and one-third
fare for the round trip. good to return
January s.
This rate applies to teachers and stu
dents Of colleges and seminaries and uni
versities, upon presentation of Certificate
signed by the superintendent, principle
or president of such institutions.
L. and N. RAILROAD.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
LowInsohn's New JeweIry Store.

At 1921 Second avenue, blue front, oppo-
site Ferd Marx. Go there. Full stock OF
Watches, Diamonds, Jeweiry, Silverware
and Cut Glass. Last year at zoos First
avenue Go to the new store at 1921 Sec
ond avenue. 12-21-2t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22

All kinds of cuts. Age Herald en-
craving Department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
=BIJOU"
ALL THE WEEK.

Natinees Tuesday, Thursday Christ
mas) Friday and Saturday.
THE GREATEST VAUDEVILLE BILL
EVER OFFERED IN BIRMINGHAM
TEN-ICHI, the Japanese Wizard & Co.
LOCHART'S PERFORMING E L E :
PLANTS. Waterbury Bros and Tenny,
Flood Brothers.
rALKATIvE MISS NORTON. Rae and
Breach and others.
THE MOST EXTENSIVE VAUDE-
WILLIE BILL EVER BROUGHT
SOUTH.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-22
Has Stood the Test.

There is familiar expression that
"Truth, like gold, flashes the brighter from con-
tact" In like manner the merits Of "GooD
LUCK" Baking Powder shine forth more bril-
lantly when compared with competitive brands.
"GoOD LUCK" produces the nghtest, most
wholesome bread, and is delivered to the con-
sumner at the lowest price at which thoroughly
reliable baking powder can be sold. 10 cents
per pound.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-09
Brigham Chosen President.

The twenty-first annual convention of the Alabama Pharmaceutical Association came to a close today. The following of- ficers were elected for the ensuing term: l.. s. Brigham, Montgomery, President; D. s. Bauer, Mobile, First Vice-President; R. T. Wood. Dadeville, Second Vice-Pres- ident; w. E. Bingham. Tuscaloosa, Sec retary; F. F. Ravenscraft, Treasurer; Executive Committee. w. A. Collier. Tus- caloosa; F.. V. Hunter. Montgomery. and E. K. Austin, Birmingham; Delegates to the National Retail Druggists Associa- ton, Richard Stickney. Anniston: w. A. Collier, Tuscaloosa, R. F. Lovelady. Pratt City; J. D. Sutton, Mobile; F. F. Ravens craft, Union Springs. Dr. F. c. Candidus of Mobile was elected delegate to the American Pharmaceutical Association. which meets in Philadelphia next year. The time and place for the next meeting was left to the Executive Committee. The report of the State Board of Pharmacy was made to the Association by Dr. Cam didus of Mobile. the chairman, and it was an excellent report. He gave notice that hereafter the Board will require two years practical experience in drug store of every applicant for license. A resolution was adopted. offered by Mir. Dent of Montgomery. that the Legislative Committee present such legislation to the next General Assembly as the committee may deem proper subject to the appro- val of the Executive Committee, and that one of the subject matter be the amend ment of the law regulating the practice of medicine by requiring physicians to stand examination before the Board of Pharmacy before being permitted to prac- tice pharmacy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-09
Franchise for Water Company.

R. R. Zell and associaets have made ap- plication to the Board of Aldermen of Birmingham for a franchise for the con- struction and operation of water works in this city. MT. Zell announces that he has made arrangements with the Ameri- can Guarantee Company of Chicago, for the placing of $l.000.000 of bonds. which are to be issued to install the plant, and he has no doubt but that the new water works will be constructed If the franchise Is Issued. l.. w. Pitcher, Secertary of the American Guarantee Company, has been in the city already investigating the sec tion. The petition for the franchise is now in the hands of the Judiciary Com mittee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-09
PROGRAM FOR DENTISTS.
Being Sent Out by Secretary Cook
 of the Association

Florence, May S.-(Special. .)-Dr. John T. Cook of this city, secretary of the Alabama Dental Association, Is sending out the programs for the thirty-third an- nual meeting in Tuscaloosa. May 1i-17. The clinics and papers promise to be un- usually interesting and those attending will be personally and profitably enter tained. Besides the members there will be prominent dentists present from other States. Friday morning will be devoted to clinics and the following is a partial list of those on the program for clinics:
 Method of making perfect fitting and articulating gold inlays, using copper amalgam in the model.-Dr. H. B. Tiles ton, President Louisville College of Den tistry, Louisville, Ky.
 Blackbord clinic on crown and bridge work--Dr. Percy Dashwod. Atlanta. Ga.
 Locating non-erupted teeth using x-rays.--Dr. Searcy Marlowe. Tuscaloosa.
 An exposition of the Alexandria method of constructing bridge work.-Dr. 5. S. Searcy. Tuscaloosa.
 Contour gold filling, using hand mallet. .-Dr w. w. Corley. Marion
 Table clinic-Dr. D. H. McNeill. Athens Ga.
 Prolonged anaesthesa under nitrous oxide using the perfection nitrous oxide apparatus-H. c. Hassell, Tuscaloosa
 Special method OL cOnStIuSbAiB Ni pr. T.. M Allen, Birmingham.
 Contour gold filling using engine mal- fet.-Dr. s. B. Harris. Tuscaloosa.
 The railroads have granted a one ana one-third rate from all points in the States of Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia. Florida. Mississippi, Louisiana and Ala barfia on the certificate plan. The hotels have also granted very low rates.
 The State Board of Dental Examiners will meet in Tuscaloosa Tuesday. May l3, the day preceding the meeting of the Association. In addition to the regular written examination the following re- uuirements will be added: Each appl- cant must fill at least two teeth. ap- proximal cavities, one with gold. the other with alloy. work to be done under the immediate supervision of the board. Board to determine or pass on suitable selections of cavities Board will try to furnish subjects. but failing to do so. applicants for license must find or bring their own subjects, also instruments and material Each applicant must bring
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-09
Letting the Contracts.

The Steel Cities Railway and Power Company, the new company which will build power house on the Warrior River in Walker County and furnish the power and light in the suburbs of Birmingham. and in Birmingham, and will operate an electric car system between the Birming- ham suburbs, is now letting contracts for it's work The dam will be built by the Beardsley Gravity Dam and Construction Company of Elkhart, Ind. The Jewet Car Company of Newark. N. J.. will furnish cars. The Westinghouse Electrical Com- pany is working on plans for the com plete electrical equipment of the system. including the equipment of the power station, distribution system, etc. The car barn and substation will be located at Ensley. It is intended to have the prof. ect in operation before the expiration of twelve months. The company is capital ized at g, 900 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-09
TO BUILD CAR LINE.
Application for Franchise Before the
 Elorenca Council.

Florence, May 7-(Special.)-N. F. Thompson and associates of Sheffield have submitted to the City Council a franchise for building an electric street railway to connect Florence. Sheffield and Tuscumbia and have asked that the board consider their proposition anu grant the franchise later. It is under stood that Sheffield and Tuscumbla are favorable to the plan.
 The company represented by these men has built railways in Jackson. Tenn. and Huntsville, and the franchise submitted here is the same that the latter city granted them. The power will be drawn from Muscle Shoals, and bill is now before Congress giving these gentlemen the right to construct a water power sta ton at or near Muscle Shoals. The coun- ell appointed a committee last night. and will no doubt be favorable to the project.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-09
A Light Rain Fell.

A gentle rain refreshed Selma last night. Gardens, flowers and crops were greatly in need of rain. Planters complain that the cotton seed on a great many acres of land had not sprouted because there was not enough moisture in the ground. The rain of last night, if 1t was general, will be enough to cause the cotton to come up. 1t Is thought. Oats are now in con- dition where 1t will take a good rain to make them fill out. The corn crop of last year was very short in this section and a good rain at this time to make the oats head out would be a great blessing to the farmers of the Black Belt. A great deal more rain is reported to have fallen in the territory contiguous to the city than has fallen here. The planters are all hoping for good, soaking rain in day or so. which would be worth thous- ands to this section at this particular time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-09

, A woman who has had experience with this disease. tells how to prevent any dan- gerous consequences from it. She says: Our three children took whooping cough last summer, our baby boy being only three months old. and owing to our giv- ing them Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, they lost none of their plumpness and came out in much better health than otn- CT children whose parents did not use this remedy. Our oldest little girl would call Justify for cough syrup between whoops.
 Jessie Pinkey Hall. Springville, Ala. This Remedy is for sale by E. G. Fowler, Druggist. adv