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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
CHARLIE MASSEY
QUITS DEPARTMENT
HAS BEEN FIREMAll FOR SIXTEEN
YEARS IN BIRMINGHAM AND is
OLDEST MAN IN POINT OF
SERVICE.

Charlie Massey, the Oldest fireman in
point of service on the Birmingham fire
department, has rendered his resignation
to take effect on the first of the coming
year. He has accepted a position with
firm in the city and goes to work there
Thursday morning.
Mr.. Massey had charge Of the first en-
CINE which was purchased by the
city of Birmingham. This was fifteen
years ago, and he has had charge Of
every engine which has been purchased
since. He is engineer of the big steamer
which is in use now, and the effective
ness of his work is evident at all the
fires.
For sixteen years and four months
Charlie Massey has been in the fire de-
partment of Birmingham, and the men,
. bers look up to him as the father of the
department He has the good will of all
the fremen, and he leaves expressing
a hope that all may have a prosperous
future.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
CITY COMMITTEE WILL
SOON START CAMPAIGN

J. H. McCary and T. Henry Johnston.
Mr.. Stradford said yesterday he would
not be a candidate before the primary.
Ward Boundaries.
The boundaries of the different wards
of the city are;
First Warden east by North Twen-
tieth street, from Railroad avenue to
Fourth avenue. on north by Fourth ave-
nue. to Seventh street; on west by Sew
enth street to Railroad avenue; on south
by Railroad avenue to North Twentieth
street.
Second Warden east by North Twen-
tieth street from Fourth avenue to Ninth
avenue; on north by Ninth avenue to
Walker street, Getty limits to Fourth
avenue; on south by Fourth avenue to
North Twentieth street.
Third Warden cast by North Twen-
tieth street, and Huntsville avenue from
Ninth avenue to Seventeenth avenue
(city limits: on north by Seventeenth
avenue (city limits) to Walker street,
(city limits; on west by Walker street
to Ninth avenue: on south by Ninth ave
nue. to North Twentieth street.
Fourth Warden east by Thirty-second
street from Eighth avenue (city limits)
to Seventeenth avenue; on north by
SEVENTEEN avenue to Huntsville avenue;
on west by Huntsville avenue ana North
Twentieth street to Eighth avenue; on
south by Eighth avenue to Thirty second
street
Fifth Warden east by Thirty-second
street Getty limits) from Louisville and
Nashville railroad to Eighth avenue; on
north by Eighth avenue to north Twen-
tleth street; on west by North Twentieth
street to Railroad avenue; on south by
Railroad avenue and Louisville and Nash
vile tracks.
Sixth Warden east by South Thirty
| second street and Highland avenue, from
Railroad avepae: on north by Railroad
avenue to South Twenty-fourth street;
on west by south Twenty-fourth street,
Chinquepin avenue and Oleander street;
on south by the city limits.
Seventh Warden east by South Twen-
ty-fourth street. Chnquepin avenue and
Oleander street. from Railroad avenue;
on north by Railroad venue to South
Twentieth street; on west by South
Twentieth street to city limits; on south
by city limits.
Eighth Warden east by South Twen-
tieth street from Railroad avenue to
city limits; on north by Railroad avenue
to South Sixteenth street; on west by
South Sixteenth street to city limits on
South by city limits.
Ninth Warden east by Sixteenth
street from Railroad avenue to city linn
,, its; on north by Railroad avenue and
Avenue B from South Sixteenth street to
| South Seventh street; on west by South
Seventh street to city limits; on south by
city limits.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
OFFICERS NAMED
( FOR ST. VINCENT'S
SEMl-ANNUAL MEETING OF BOARD
OF DIRECTORS is HELD-HOSPl-
tai FULL AND IN EXCELLENT
CONDITION..

The board of directors of st. Vincent's
hospital held its semi-annual meeting
yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the
hospital and elected the following Off
GERS:
President-Dr. e. P. Riggs.
Vice President-Dr. Louis Whaley.
Secretary-Dr. James E. Dedman.
The following committees were appoint
ed to serve for the ensuing term:
Committee on resident physicians-Dr.
cunningham Wilson, DR.. e. J. w. Pc
Nters, DR.. j. S. McLester,. DR.. George
iStubbs and DR.. ]. w. Mason.
! Committee on training school-Dr.
Wyatt Hefin, DR.. w. II. Wilder, DR..
1aston Terrence, DIR. LOUIS Wnaley and
FDr. s. L. Ledbetter.
Committee on lectures-Dr. James %.
Dedman, Or. Charles whelan. DIR. H. E.
Presley, Dr. Thompson Berry, and DR..
L. G. Woodson.
Committee on constitution and bylaws
DR. e. p. Riggs, DR.. B. A. Fox, DIR. H.
T. Heflin, DR.. Cabot Lull, and DR.. Ira
sellers.
Laboratory committoe-Dr. ]. S. McLes-
ter, DIR. Ed Drennen, DR.. Thomas M. Bar
nett and DR.. r. b. Hardness.
The consulting staff of the hospital is
to consist of all of the members of the
staff who are rot on duty at the time.
The board of directors is composed of
the staff of the hospital, which numbers
twenty-three Of the most prominent ply
sicians of Birmingham.
The hospital is reported as being in ex-
cellent condition. All or nearly all the
rooms and wards are filled, and the
board of directors expressed itself as
well pleased with the entire work OF
the institution for the past six months
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
PASTOR RESIGNS.
Rev. Mr.. Powell of Christian Church
Needs Rest.

The Rev. Charles e. Powell on account
of the need of rest, has resigned the
pastorate of the First Christian church.
For some weeks he has felt the need of
a long period of rest and recuperation.
His farewell sermon was delivered yes
terday morning At the close of the serv-
fee a rising vote of thanks was extend
ed to him for his work in the church.
A committee was also appointed to draft
suitable resolutions to be read to the
congregation.
Mr.. Powell Will probably spend the
coming year in Birmingham, and il he
feels able to engage to some extent in
evangelical work In Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
COAL OPERATORS
MUCH GRATIFIED
The United Mine Workers Res
pond to Their Request
ONLY A SHORT HOLIDAY
The Tennessee Company, the sloss-
Sheffield Company, the Republic
and others Report Great ActlV-
lty at Mlnes-lron Records.

The coal operators are greatly pleased
with the way the United Mine Workers
have responded to their request that they
shorten holiday pleasures and return to
work not later than the fourth day after
Christmas.
With one exception all the mines IN the
district were being worked practically to
their full capacity yesterday. The exeep-
ton was at Bell Ellen, where the BESSIE
mer Land and improvement company OPP
crates Owing to the funeral of a mine
worker at that place, few men dug coal,
but there will probably be full force
at work today
A representative Of the Tennessee Coal,
Iron and Railroad company said last night
that all of his company's men were at
work. mot only have our coal miners
acted in a way that pleases US, he said
but our ore men and, in fact, all the
other people in the employ of the Tennes-
see company have gone to work. Steel
MILL furnaces, mines and coke ovens are
being operated in an exceptionally salts
factory manner"
A representative of the Sloss-Sheffield
Steel and Iron company said that all the
mines Of his company were being worked.
Some of the Sloss miners returned to work
last Saturday, and on yesterday, all OF
them reported for duty.
Notwithstanding the fact that Decem-
Der is a holiday month, the Sloss-Shef-
field will beat its record IN iron output.
The company made a record in November
by turning out 1850 tons of pig, but its
/ output this month will run to $500 tons.
Less than a year ago twenty-seven or
twenty-eight thousand tons made what
was considered a fine showing for Its
seven furnaces. But now nothing short
of $4,000 will satisfy.
The Republic Iron and Steel company
is having a good month. While figures
are not given out it's iron make in De-
cember will probably be fully up if not
ahead of that of last month.
The officers of the Woodward Iron COM
pany have little to say but their solid
plant is always up to the top notch of
efficiency. =.
The Alabama Consolidated Coal and
| Iron company has MADE a good recofo
this year and its mines and furnaces are
being operated satisfactorily during the
| holiday season.
An officer of the Lacey-Bnek Iron COM
pany remarked yesterday that every min
er on the pay rolls of the company was
worked. He said he could hardly believe
that this was the week after Christmas.
II doubt" he said. IF iHier have had as
many men digging coal any day this year
as on this very Monday"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
AGED Ian DISAPPEARS.
Dennis Hobson of Bessemer Has Been
Missing Three Weeks.

The local police force has been request
ed to look out for Dennis Hobson, aged 81
years, who disappeared from his home in
Bessemer about three weeks ago. He has
been seen several times since and several
days ago he was in the aims house, but
he left there and no traces of him have
been found since.
Chief Wallace of Bessemer is trying to
find some traces of the man, and would
like the assistance of anyone who can
give him a clue to the whereabouts of
Mr.. Hobson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
NEW YEARS DAY.
IL VIII Be Observe as an offkc
Holiday.

The employees in the Birminghamf post
office will have a holiday on New Years
day. Only one delivery will be ma3Ie. the
carriers leaving the office at 8 O'Clock in
the morning. In this connection PCbstmas-
ter Hughes requests that busineks men
have some person at their PLACES fof BUSH
ness to receive the mail when lis deliv-
cred.
The general delivery, stamp aihd regis
try windows at the postoffice will be
open from until 10 o'clock in fhe morn
ing. After 10 o'clock they will 4 be closed
for the rest of the day.
In the courts January wjlsb4 observed,
and on that day no cases Win be tried.
Only the Circuit and City co0irts are in
session this week, and they will not hold
sessions on New Years.
The banks and the brokersI offices will
be closed on New Years daH.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
FIREMEN TO ORGANIZE
AN ASSOCIATION TO-DAY

A meeting of the delegates from the
different fire engine companies of the
city will be held this afternoon at 2
o'clock at headquarters in the city hall
to organize the Firemens Relief ASSOC
citation. One man has been chosen from
each of the seven companies to frame a
constitution and bylaws and elect Of
flcers.
The committee appointed some time
ago has drafted a constitution and by
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
THE ODD FELLOWS.
Election OF Officers in Lodge and En-
canpment for Ensuing Term.

At a regular meeting of Birmingham
Lodge No. 112, l. o. o. F., the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
term: P. b. Meyer, N. c.; ]. w. Ray
bourn, V. G.; NJ C. Thomas. recording
secretary; A. L. Miller, financial secre-
tary; C. F. Enslen. treasurer; Mccartney.
team captain; Harkins, assistant team
captain; A. L. Miller, trustee; representa-
tives to the Grand Lodge, F. A. Huetss,
M. c. Thomas, l. ]. Rittenberry, j. A..
Deering and A. Beasley.
Birmingham Encampment No. 81. l. o.
o. f., met in regular session December
"a. and elected the following officers: J..
Burger c. p; e. r. Weldsmith, II. p
j. w. Raybourn. S. w; C. S. Gauden,
scribe; D. J. Lehman. treasurer; W. S.
Lewis, ]. W; I. ]. Rittenberry, represent
tative to the grand encampment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
MOVEMENT FOR NEW COURT.
Proposed to Have One Established for
Beats Fl and 81.

1t is understood that a movement is
now on foot to have the legislature pass
bill at its next session providing for
a new Inferior court for beats 21 and 81
The promoters of the movement will it
is said, work earnestly in this matter.
1t is intended that the duties of the
new court should it be authorized by
the legislature. should be entirely civil,
and that much of the business now done
In the justices courts shall be transacted
In If
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
WATCH NIGHT SERVICE.
First Methodist Will Observe Old Rule
On New Years Eve.

An old-fashioned Methodist watch
night service will be held at the First
Methodist church Wednesday night, be-
ginning at 10 o'clock and continuing until
midnight. The Rev. DR.. McFerrln, the
pastor, says that no programme has
been made. The service will be held in
the prayer meeting room of the church.
and everyone is cordially invited to at.
rev year in.
The service will be thoroughly informal
consisting Of the singing of old and IA
miliar hymns. There viii be several pray
ers, and a number Of short talks will be
made, if anyone present feels inclined
to say anything. or give an account of
some religious experience.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30

laws and is ready to report at the meet
ing. lit got copies from several of the
Firen4en's Relief associations in the south
and II om them made out a copy of those
to be FUSED here.
The relief association will be on the
orderl of the police association. 1t will
provide for fund for every fireman who
is taken sick or who is disabled in dis
ch3rge of his duties. 1t also makes pro-
vi5ion for his family in case of death.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
REMOVAL OF LANDMARK.
Jockey Club Saloon Will Soon Be In
New Quarters.

AS the old buildings on the Mcdonald
site at Twentieth street and Second ave-
nue., are to be pulled down this week, the
Jockey Club saloon, Of which ]. j. odom
is proprietor, located at the corner Will
be removed to new quarters at Eighteenth
street and Fourth avenue
The Jockey Club is n landmark of Bir-
mingham, having been in its present
place for seventeen years. 1t was at first
known as the Merchant, but about
twelve years ago it took the name which
IL NOW hears.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
DEATHSAND FUNERALS
viii Hardman.

The funeral services over the remains
of Will Hardman were conducted yester-
day afternoon at o'clock from Taylor
& Co.'s undertaking establishment. The
Rev. L. S. Handley ofnciated. The inter-
ment was in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
CHARGED WITH KILLING.
Arthur Cooper Alias Arthur Jordan
Arrested Yesterday.

Arthur Cooper. alias Arthur Jordan,
was arrested near Pratt City yesterday
by Deputy Sheriff j. H. Hill, on a charge
of killing Ed Ray
The warrant on which Cooper was ar
rested was sworn out by ]. H. Hill, the
deputy sheriff, before M. II. Crittenden,
justice of the peace.
The warrant charges Cooper with shoot
ing Ray with a pistol, resulting in his
death Cooper is now in the county Jail.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Alabama Brewing Co.
bohemian Beer. %

Take a ride to Ensley on
the new line. Cars leave 3rd
avenue and 10Th street every
fifteen minutes. One hour
for round trip.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
FUNERAL NOTICE

Friends and relatives of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. e. Drennen are invited to be present at
the funeral of William ID. Drennen their
6-monhts-old infant. which will take
place from the residence at 4226 Fifth
avenue, Avondale, at o'clock this after
noon. Interment at Woodlawn cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
Infant of Mr.. and Mrs. Mize.

The infant daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs
P. b. Mize died yesterday at Woodlawn.
The remains will be sent to Brompton,
Ala, today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30
NOTICE.

There will be a special meeting of In
ternational Union of Steam Engineers at
Fox hall. between First and Second ave-
nue. on Twentieth street, Saturday night.
January 3, 1903.
T. e. WILLIAMSON,
R-30-2t Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30

End the old yeslr right.
Our wines and whifskies are
the best and the prid4 be is sure
to suit you. Gum Drug Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-12-30

None so good as Huyler's-
twice a week, at Doster-
Northington Drug Co.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-13
President Loubet replied:
KING EDWARD GIVES $1,000

Paris. May Fixing Edward has sent % 900
francs his contribution e. the fund being
raised for the relief of the sufferers from the
Martin ique disaster.
The Car has telegraphed to President Loubet
expressing the sincere sympathy of himself and
the Czarina. who share with France the sorrow
caused by the terrible West Indian catastrophe.
London. May Fixing Edward has com
manded the Colonial Secretary, Mr. Chamber
lain, to telegraph to the Governor of the Wind
ward Islands Sir Robert Llewellyn, his majes
tvs deep regret at the calamity which has
visited the Isla I'd of st. Vincent and his SYM
pathy with the sufferers and the bereaved The
Governor has also been instructed to spend all
the money necessary for their relief
New-York tribune., 1902-05-13
NO NEWS FROM ST VINCENT.
ATMOSPHERE FINE AND REASSURING-
REFUGEES REACH DOMINICA

81. Thcmas d. w l., May l. (Afternoon).-
20 news mas been received mere to-day f,on ST
Vincent Martinique.
Nothing exceptional has occurred at Dominica
since last night. The atmosphere Is now fine
and reassurlng.
Refugees from ST. Vincent continue 10 arrive
at Dominica each repeating a pitiable tale of
hardship and sufIerings.
The United States steamer Potomac passed
Dominica to-day.
Many empty canoes are in the channel being
driven by wind and currert toward Pointe-a-
Pitre, Guadeloupe
few refugees from Martinique have arrived
at Dominica in a sloop.
Roseau island OF Dominica g. w l.. Nav II
The Soufriere volcano on the island of ST. Vim
cent has been in fun eruption since Wednesday
last. Several plantations have been destroyed
Earthquakes ana loud reports accompanied the
eruption. and stones and ashes fell at the capi-
tai, Kingston. Many persons were wounded and
the bodies of five hundred dead are unburied
Barbados. ninety-sX miles of was in total
darkness for time. Pebbles and gritty sub
stances have fallen at Barbados.
Canoes crowded with refugees are arriving at
Dominica. and their occupants are most hos
pitably received.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-13

The New-York Central announces number OF
drst class excursions to ST. Paul, Colorado. Utah.
CaIfornia Oregon and Yellowstone Park. at very
low rates. Itineraries now ready. Call at ticket
offices address NJ e. Roach LILO oroaov<1A
Nsw- -York--Adxr
New-York tribune., 1902-05-13
THE POPE EXPRESSES SORROW.

Rome, May 12,-The Pope to-day summoned
the French Ambassador, NJ. Nsard, TO the
Vatican. and expressed to him his keen sorrow
on hearing of the ST. Pierre disaster. The
Pontif requested that he be kept informed
New-York tribune., 1902-05-13
KING OSCAR GIVES $1,000.

Paris. May 12.-The Swedish Minister b.
Ackerman, to-day handed to the Minister of
the Colonies. Nj. Decrais. 5000 francs for the
relief fund. in behalf of King Oscar
New-York tribune., 1902-05-13

came blasts of hot wind, mingled with others.
ice cold.
AT lie Precheur. FIVE miles north Of ST. Pierre.
men and women in canoes. frantic to get away.
begged for a passage on the steamer.
The whole north end of the island was COW
cred with silver gray coating Of ashes re-
semblins dirty snow. Furious blasts OF fire.
ashes and mud swept over the steamer. but
finally 81. Pierre was reached.
The city of st. Pierre stretched nearly two
miles along the waterfront. and half mile
back 10 a cliff at the base Of the volcano. The
houses Of the richer French families were built
of stone. The ash covered hills were nanked
10y the stiH smoking volcano. The ruins were
still burning in many places and the frightfuI
odor of burned flesh filled the air. With great
difficulty landing was effected Not one house
was left intact. Everywhere were viscid heaps
of mud, Of brighter ashes. or piles of volcanic
stones. The streets could hardly be traced
Here and there amid the ruins were piles OF
corpses.
NEARLY ALL FACE DOWNWARD.
Almost all the faces were downward. In one
corner twenty-five men, women and children
were mingled in one mass, arms and legs pro-
truding as the hapless beings fell in the last
struggles of deaths agony. Through the middle
of the old Place Bertin ran tiny stream the
remains of the River Guyave. Great trees. with
roots upward and scorched by fire. were strewn
in every direction. Huge blocks and still hot
stones were scattered about From under one
large stone the arm OF a white woman pro-
truded. Most notable were the utter silence and
the awful. overpowering stencil from the thou
sands of dead.
Careful inspection showed that the fiery
stream which So completely destroyed St. Pierre
must have been composed of poisonous gases.
which instantly suffocated every who in
hailed them and of other gases burning furious
". for nearly all the victims had their hands
covering their mouths or were in some other
attitude showing that they had sought relief
from sufrocation. All the bodies were car
bonized OF roasted.
RELIEF PARTY ON THE sOLENT.
\ G.. Austen the manager of the Colonial
Bank Of Barbados landed az ST. Pierre with a
party from the British Royal Mail steamer
1oIent He found the hank clock stopped at
some minutes before O'Clock. A horse and
buggy and policemen were in group dead
at the door.
At the request of :. a Macallister. the United
States Consul at Barbados. Captain Davis and
the Solent were placed az his disposition by the
Barbados Government. The Solent arrived at
about the same time as The Associated Press
steamer and brought to st. Pierre the Colonial
Secretary. txo civil doctors. military ofh-
GERS and DR. W. F. Aughinbaugh. of Washing
ton, as well as a corporal and four hospital or
derIes three trained nurses and full Held
hospital outfit The Barbados Government also
sent seven hundred barrels Of provisions. one
ton OF ice. and a full supply of medicine These
The New-York Central announces number OF
drst class excursions St Paul, Colorado. Utah.
California; Oregon and Yellowstone PARK al very
low rates. Itineraries now ready SaH at ticket
Nsw-York-AdxG
New-York tribune., 1902-05-13
AMERICANS IN PARIS CONTRIBUTE.

Paris. May 12.-The American Chamber OF
Commerce to-day passed "A resolution expressing
deep sympathy with France in the Martinique
disaster. and il was decided to call meeting
for May IA, TO include the whole American
colony. and open a relief subscription list.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-13

confinued ON fifth page.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-13
OCEAN BED SUNK.
ONE RESULT OF THE VOL
CANIC ACTIVITY.
DISCOVERY MADE BY A CABLE REPAIR
STEAMER IN THE SEA OFF
MARTINIQUE.

St. Thomas, D. W. l.. May 12.-The French
cahleship Pouyer Quertier is trying TO repair the
cable 1t is reported that she finds it sunk in
1,2o0 metres OF water, where formerly it was
only 800 metres below the surface
New-York tribune., 1902-05-13
ROYAL SYMPATHY AND HELP.

EMPEROR WILLIAM GIVES 10000 MARKS To
THE RELIEF FUND
Wiesbaden. Germany. May 12-Emperor Will
lam has telegraphed to President Loubet in
French. follows.
Profoundly moved by the news Of the terrible
catastrophe which has just overtaken st. Pierre
and which has cost the lives of nearly many
persons perished Pompei. | hasten To
offer France my most sincere sympathy. May
the Almighty comfort the hearts of those who
weep for their rreparabe losses. My ambas-
sadOr will remit to your excellency the sum Of
10000 marks in my behalf. as a contribution
for the relief Of the afflicted
President Loubet replied:
Am greatly touched by the mark of sym
pathy which. in this terrible misfortune which
has fallen France your majesty has degned
to convey To me. beg you 10 accept my warm
thanks and also the gratitude of the victims
whom you propose TO SuCcOT.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-13

The 90 p m Air Line Limited &" bou- Ros
ros,f M uallh VIII De transferred TO the Shore Line
TIE tystglnpins lsiA inst. and will be known as
sSl. nslsAckefoocker Limited" with Parlor cars