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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
GREAT SCARCITY OF
 PIG IRON HERE
WHILE QUOTATIONS ARE NOM. NALLY ON s17.5o BASIS, FoUN- DRYMEN NEEDING IRON OFFER TO PAY MORE.

The demand for pig iron for immediate deliveries is as brisk as ever and there is little or no iron to be had here this week at any price. "I could get anything I wanted, but I have no iron to sell, :" said the president of 2 furnace company yesterday. "A foundryman came to my office today and said ke had been beg ging for two carloads, but had not been able to get a ton. He insisted on my str aiming a point and letting him have at least carload, but I could only tell him 1t was impossible. That man would gladly have paid SIS. No telling what he would not have paid
 There is practically ho contract iron offering. The quotations are nominally on $1750 basis.
 No enc seems disposed to say when selling for next year would begin. One iron maker said yesterday that he did not think 1t would ne before August.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
NEW POLITICAL PARTY.
Adopts Declaration for Socialism and
 Political Independence.

Denver, Colo, June 4.-The organiza- tion of a new political labor party has been finally agreed upon by the Vest ern Labor Union convention, which adopted a declaration for socialism and independent political action. The con- vention today adopted the name, 'The American Labor Union" for the organi- zation and voted to send organizers all through the east President Mcdonald says the political party will not enter the field for at least two years.
 It is hoped to enroll in the membership those members of the American Fedora tion of Labor who have a socialistic leaning It is a foregone conclusion that the Western Federation of Miners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
PRATT CITY
Woodmen of the World Are Prosper.
 lng-Many New Members.

Pratt City, June 4.-(Special. 1.-The Woodmen held an interesting meeting this week, and the following took the protective degree: James E. Seay. w. G. Kelly, J. B. Smart, R. s. Gullege and Luther Waddell. The names of twenty-seven new applicants were re- ceived and will be initiated at the next regular meeting. The order Is grow ing very rapdly in this place and much interest is manifested by the members.
 The ladies of the Baptist Church have secured the services of the Rev. w. B. Crumpton, who will lecture at the Baptist Church Monday evening. June g, on "The Original Tramp" or How Boy Got Through the Lines to the Confederacy." Mir. Crumpton Is an entertaining speaker and those who hear him have a treat in store.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Jeffries have issued invitations to a Japanese at Home" Monday evening, June g, com plimentary to Miss Gussie Kirk, who has been the guest of her brother. MT. James A. Kirk for some time. The ladies who attend the entertainment will be attired in Japanese costumes. and other Japanese features of the evening will make 1t quite unique af- fair. Miss Kirk will leave in a short time to visit relatives In Shreveport. La, but her many friends will be glad to know that she expects to return to Pratt City.
 Mrs. A. J. Krebs of Birmingham vis- ited friends in Pratt City today.
 MT. c. R. Atkins left today for Tren- ton, Ga, on a short business trip.
 MT. Sam Foley went to Tuscaloosa today on business. He will return to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
CONSIDERING ARCH.
Directors of Jefferson Davis Memorial
 Association Meet.

Richmond, June 1.-The board of di- reclors Of the Jefferson Davis Memo rial Association, composed of chapters of the Daughters of the Confederacy. met here yesterday and after inspect ing various models for the proposed Davis memorial arch, now on exhibl- tion here, adjourned until tomorrow. at which time the body is expected to reach a uocision as beiT'een the Vari- ous designs submitted.
 Today's session w;i secret, but so far as can be learned there was noth- ing in the nature of q pro'est against the form of memorial adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
Committee Did Not Act.

Washington, June 4-The Senate committee on foreign relations today considered, but did not act on the general extradition treaty with the republics of the Western hemisphere recommended by the Pan-American conference recently held at the City of Mexico. The committee generally is Of the opinion that the treaty should be considerably modified in the in terest Of, clearness, and 1t seems prob. able that it will not be reported dur. ing the present session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
Yaqui Story a Fake.

Tucson, Ariz., June 1.-The report ambush of Governor Torres and ] forces by Yaquis is not based on fac Torres was in Hermosillo Tuesdi and persons who have just return, from the district where the alleged re- bellion exists say there is no uprising of Yaquis there. The Mexican govern ment has no fear whatever of an up- rising. The foregoing was obtained from a gentleman who dined with Gov ernor Torres Tuesday morning in Her mosillo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
Engineers to Meet In Los Angeles.

Norfolk, Va, June 1.-The convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers adjourned today to meet the second Tues day in May, 1904, in Los Angeles, Cal. The report of the committee on pension calling for the pensioning of all old and disabled members of the brotherhood, was today unanimously adopted by the convention. It requires the expenditures of several thousand dollars annually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
City Registrar Indicted.

St. Louis, June 4.-Henry Besch, former city registrar under Mayor Zeigenhein't administration, was indicted by the gran jury, the charge against him being tha he had accepted a bribe in connectio-. with the duties of his office. A warrant was issued for his arrest, but the officers had not been able to serve the paper on him up to a late hour tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
MIoco Elected Chief.

Wewoka, I. T., June 4.-Halsutti Mi oco, a full blood, has been elected chief of the Seminole Indians, defeat ing John F. Brown, half-blood, who is just completing his fourth term. Brown Is one of the most influential chiefs in the territory, and his defeat will, it is believed, have tendency to hasten the dissolution of the Semi nole tribal government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
ENGLAND NIGGARDLY.
Papers Think Kitchener Should Have
 Been Treated More LiberaIly.

London, June 5.-Although 1t is recog- nized that the rapid advancement made by Lord Kitchener has not been par alleled since the time of Nelson and Well lington and that In the course of his life he is likely to attain the greatest pos sihle distinction ths sovereign can confer. almost all the morning papers in London comment upon the grant of e50,000 as unnecessarily niggardly.
 The report that Lord Kitchener will come home for the coronation of King Edward Is incorrect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
Will Need the Full Amount.

London, June 1.-The chancellor of the excheGuer. Sir Michael Hicks Beach. in making his financial statement in sthe house of commons tonight said the whole 94,0OO,ooO provided for in the budg- ct for the prosecution of the war would be needed to effect the demooiliz q tion and transportation of the British troops fin South Africa, to move the Beer fami- lies from the various concentration camps and to furnish sarr's)ns for South Af- ri.a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
HUSBAND AND WIFE DIE.
Dead Bodies Found Side By Side With
 Throats Cut.

Austin, Tex, June 4.-Late this after noon the dead bodies of MT. and Mrs. Joe Wachter were found in their residence in the eastern part of the city, with their heads nearly severed from their bodies. A note which was found on the dresser conveyed the information that both want ed to die. A butcher knife on the bed pe- vealed the method of death.
 The womans head was hanging by a mere thread and the mans throat was cut from ear to ear. The couple had been married but Q few months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
FREE KINDERGARTEN.
Reports at Annual Meeting Encourag- lnq-ReceIpts and Disbursements.

The annual meeting of the Birming ham Free Kindergarten Association, which was held at the Hotel Morris Tuesday, was presided over by Mrs. c. B. Spencer, at the request of the president, Mrs. J. H. Phillips. The re- ports of the superintendent and the teachers were regarded as very en- couraging.
 According to the report of Miss Edna Snyder, the superintendent, the total attendance of the three schools was 161, divided as follows: Southside school, 75; Bryan school. 54; Mercy Home school, 21. Miss Snyder report ed that good work was done by the school.
 The report of the treasurer, Mrs. Samuel Adler, shows receipts of $1,- 722.06 and disbursements of $1715.4S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
FLORENCE.
Hon. William C. Fltts Delivers Ad-
 = dress to Graduating Class.

Florence, June 4-(Speeial.) )-This morn 3 ing at the State No, mal College, Hon. William c. Fltts, formerly attorney-gen- Ferai of Alabama, delivered the address to tho graduating class. The graduates are as follows: Annie M Hayes, Vir- seiria Watson, Emma 1Inl. Adah H Geise, 'Tf11ez Powers, Pearl Powers, Cornelia fSinpson, Crockett W. Johnson, Matte Fowler, Lillian. Odom, Florence; Mar .EaI.et F. Rogers Pinson; ]. A. Morgan, RnsselNliie Rosalie ". Darby, Birming- ham; ". T. Patton Cohort; Ethel liar frfson. Alexander City: W. s. Thompson. snf ddy; Freddie F'oryil1e, Mir. Carmel; Stella Cairnus Sirr,ingham; R. w. Sides, Hackneyville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05

will join the organization. Frank M rison and Vice President Kidd of American Federation of Labor, who tended the convention, have left l Washington, where they will submit report to President Gompers. Beft leaving Secretary Morrison announc that the federation would open weste headquarters in Denver. It is the pli 1t Is said, to organize and antagonize Western Feredation of Miners and Western Labor Union at every point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
ANNUAL MEETING.
The First Church of Christ Scientists,
 Boston, Mass, June 15-1s, 1902.

For the above occasion the Southern Railway will sell tickets from all points on its line to Boston, Mass, and return at the low rate of one fare plus $1OO for the round trip; tickets on sale June 11th, 18th and 18th, with final limit June 27th, 1902. For further information call on any agent Southern Railway or write
 c. E. JACKSON, Traveling Passenger Agent, Morris Hotel Building, Birmingham, Ala.
 5-25-to-6-1A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
Four Children Drown.

Belle Vernon, Pa., June 4.-By the oyer turning of a raft in the Monongahela river, about Fayette City, last night. the 11-year-old son of Theodore Booth was drowned. Several children were on the raft at the time, and three of them have not been accounted for, and it is thought they were also drowned. The river is be. ing dragged in m eff )rt to locate in, ir bodies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
$1,ooo,oo0 Fire.

Chicago, June 1.-The Illinois Car and Equipment Company's plant at Hegewich, a southern suburb of Chicago, burned to- night. The company was engaged in the building of railroad freight cars and em- ployed HOO men, practically the entire population of the town. The loss is esti- mated at S1. .OOOOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
eAYNoR AND GREEN CASE.
File Answer to Petition to Set Aside
 Habeas Corpus Writ.

Quebec, June 4-This afternoon counsel for Colonel Gaynor and Cap tain Green filed answer to the petition of the prosecution to set aside habeas corpus writs upon which the two pris- oners were brought from Montreal to Quebec. The prisoners want the case taken out of the hands of Extradition Commissioner Lafontaine of Montreal, and to have the Quebec courts decide upon the legality of their sensational arrest in Quebec and their liability to extradition under the present treaty. The court reserved decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
Final Vote Today.

Richmond, Va, June 1.-The final vote of the Davis Memorial Association on the designs submitted for the Davis arch will be taken tomorrow. This decision was reached today after harm onious sessions. It seems settled now that a design will be selected and the arch finally erected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
For Soldiers Home in Alabama.

Washington, June 4.-Representa- tive Thompson of Alabama today in troduced a bill for soldiers home in Alabama for disabled and indigent persons who served in the Indian or Mexican wars or on either side of the late civil war, or in the war with Spain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
Noted Mason Dead.

New York, June 4.-Peter Ross, IL. h., ,hirty-third degree Mason, grand Eiator;aD of the grand lodge of Masons in this State and the author of many book n Free Masonry and Scottish history, ia dead at his home in this city a1teI a long illness. He was born ii LdinDurg in 1847.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
BESSEMER.
pr. R. W. WaIdrop Elected City Phy-
 clan By Narrow Margin.

Ressemer, July 4.-(Special.) .)-Dr. R. W. Waldrop was elected city phy- sician last night at the meeting of the City Council, succeeding Dr Frank Prince. resigned. The latter has filled the position for number of years, but was recently obliged to resign on account of his health. pr. c. D. Wal Ter was close second, being but one vote behind Dr. Waldrop.
 The Council granted the Tennessee Company the right of way for poles for electric and telephone wires.
 The six-month-old son of MT. and Mrs. c. D. Rodenberg died this morn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
Railroads Lose Motion.

New York, June 4. = Motions for a change of venue by the defendant rail- way company in suits for more than s1.OOO,O0O damages, growing out of the Park Avenue disaster, have been over ruled by Judge Smith in the Supreme Court at White Plains
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
Fast Service vis, the Mobile & Ohio
 Railroad.

Fast service via the Mobile and Ohio Railroad for Cairo, St. Louis and points in the North, East and West. New equipment, through sleepers Superior service P. S. Hay, s. E. P. A. No. 2 ,ommerce street. Montgomery Ala. c. Nj. Shepard. G. A. Mobile. Ala.
 6-3-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05

The Age-HeraId will give to all new subscribers on rural routes, rural nail box, free of charge, with a years subscription.
 For. particulars, address The Aae. Herald or see carrier,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
ALABAMA PosToFFIcEs,

Washington, D. C., June 4-(Specinl.) J. A postofhce has been established at Irene, Calhoun county. with Alice A. Foreman as postmistress
 c. T. Wiltsie has been appointed post master at Prairie, Wilcox county, vice M. B. Brooks, resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05

Wants Sidetrack.-The Alabama Great Southern Railroad has asked for a franchise to put in a sidetrack to the power and electric light house Of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company, crossing Eighteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
K. of P.'s Make Appropriation.

Chattanooga June 4. - Special. )-Key- stone Lodge of Knights of Pythias have appropriated $50 for wives and orphans of members of the order who were killed at Coal Creek.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
Another Record Lowered.

Baltimore, June 4.-Howard Free man lowered the worlds ten-mile motor-paced bicycle record from 14:49 3-5 to 14:47 4-5 in the second heat of his race with DeGuichard at the local coliseum tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05

The New Furnace.-The Republics new furnace at Thomas has not yet been lighted, but Vice President Has sinsef. said last night that the torch would be applied, he thought, in the next day or two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05


 Florence Hotel Arrivals-W. P. Wood. Cullman; J. A. Bell. New York; J. F. Lanier. Huntsville; A. F. Adamson, Bos- ton; F. Gibson. Chattanooga; c. c. Ker- ner, North Carolina; W. E. Nowell. Nash vile; J. c. Moses, Philadelphia. Pa. i; r. J. Williams and wife, Nashville; E. M. Ladd. New York; s. B. Crutchfeld. Cincinnati; J. E. Miller, Atlanta; J. F. Russ Arnory; T. R. Price. Uniontown; O. w. Blair. Lockart; W. B. Smyth, Phil adelphia; Richard Battle, North Caro- lima; D. A. Gates, Atlanta; J. A. Marsh, Greensboro, N. C.; E. II. Voegele, Mem phis; c. A. Wickerson, Knoxville; E. F. Puryear, c. o. Johnston, Athens; F. w. Pity Henderson, Tex; Joe Leath. Selma i; G. R. Cotton. Athens; A. w. Freemont, New York; B. A. Perryman, Murray; Miss Payne, Greenville; A. D. Dogrell. Amory; J. A. DeHart Atlanta: c. D. Glover and Son, Boston; D. S. Wahoven, Atlanta: T. w. Alexander, Chattanooga; D. B. Lacy, Anniston; l.. w. Fearley, Cullman; J. H. Sinber, Atlanta; J. H. Hemphill Searles, H. Wind, H. P. Fur ner Huntsville; H. L.. Jordan, Atlanta J. Shrin, w. L, Ramsey Nashville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
THE TRICK.

DZZZ1 TRICK may involve deceit or it may NNAN be display of peculiar skill. There H9is deceit in some soaps, but there is none in Ivory Soap; it is display of pecu- liar skill. It will stand any test and can be relied upon to do all that is claimed for it.
 IVORY SOAP IS ee-,<s PER CENT. PURE
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05

Good appetite and cheerfulness follows the use of Prickly Ash Bitters. It purifies the blood, liver and bowels and makes life worth living
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05

To Carry Passeneers.-Beginning today the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company willTun passenger car on it's freight train between Bir- mingham and Hanceville, leaving here at 80 a. m and returning between b.30 and 6 D m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
PERSONAL

Mir. Paul A. Savage son of MT. J. W. Savage of this city was graduated from the Law Department of the University of Alabama yester day with the highest hon. ors of his class and will return to the city today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05

To Carry PaSSsngers.-beSinnl today the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company willrun passenger car on it's freight train between Bir- mingham and Hanceville, leaving here at S;30 a. m. and returning between 5:30 and D. m. a< 9e-
 Not Guilty 4gain.-Join Dykes, the negro, who was tried Monday for highway robbery and released, was yesterday tried for vagrancy and found not guilty. He proved he had been working for a negro woman who runs a restaurant on First avenue.
 Marriage Licenses.-Marriage H. censes were issued yesterday to MT. Fred J. Williams and Miss Frances B. Hawkins, Mir Andrew Smith and Miss Callie E; Kemp, MT. Charles Henry Ungerman and Miss Elizabeth Grace Armistead, MT. J. D. Gaudy and Mrs Ella Spruel, MT. Levi Robbins and Mrs. M. c. Mckee.
 Registration Improving.-Registra tion- is improving somewhat there be- ing over 100 voters registered yester- day. The total county registration to date is 11,123. Many of the voters do not seem to understand that by reg istering now they become voters for life, while if they wait to register un- der the plan adopted as a permanent registration plan, they may have to register each year.
 No DeveIopments.-Ther are no developments in the water question. The Birmingham Water Works Con- fpany has not yet received report from it's experts who were employed to sanalyze the water. It is probable that they will meet in Pittsburg today and. that the local office here will re ,ceive notice of their finding in the next day or two. The company has unel the 10th of this month to make an answer to the demands of the city that it filter it's water
 WiIliams-Ha Hawkins.-Mr. Fred J. Will Hams and Miss Frances Elizabeth Hawkins were married last night at the residence of Mir. A B. Wilson, 1906 South Fourteenth avenue, the Rev. U. D. Mooney performing the ceremony. The couple will make their home in Birmingham. MT. W. H. Will Hams. brother of the groom, was best man, and Miss Emile Nixon the bridesmaid. The groom is foreman of the rolling mills at Helena.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05

Alabama Brewing Go.
 Bohemian Beer.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05
SOUTHERN STUDENTS'
Conference Y. M. c. A. and Annua Conference Y. w. c. A., AsheviIIe M C. June 1923 1902

For the above occasion the Southern Railway will sell tickets from all points on its line to Asheville, N. C., and return at one fare for the round trip; tickets on sale June IS and IA; final limit for re- turn passage June 25, 1902
 Fer further information call on Agents Southern Railway or c. E. Jackson. Travelling Passenger Agent, Morris Hotel Building, Birmingham. Ala. 5-23-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-05

John s. Coxe, with headquarters at the Hillman, is spending two weeks vaca- tion at Atlantic City, New York and Baltimore.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-06-14
PLACES OF WORSHIP.

Lead Avenue Methodist church. cor
ner Lead avenue and Third street,
c. I. Bunker. pastor-Sunday school
at 9:45; preaching at IL a. m. and 8 p.
m; Epworth league at Z p. m. The
young mems class in Sunday school
extends a cordial invitation to all
young men.
st. Johns Episcopal church-Holy
communion at Z a. m. Sunday school
at 10 a. m; at IL a. m, morning prayer
and sermon on the Apocalypse, THE
Lamb on Mount Lion" Mr.. Renison
now u his course of sermons on
this mysterious book. At 9 p. m, even.
ing prayer and lecture on the Bible,
subject. The Bible, What Is IT,"
Highland Methodist church, South
Arno street. NJ. Hodgson. pastor-Sun.
day school at 10 a. M; Epworth league
at Z p. m. preaching at ii a. m. and s
p. m. Morning subject, How we may
know whether or not we are Chris
tians." Evening subject, weighed
and Wanting" A cordial welcome to
one and all. The chorus choir will
sing.
Congregational and Baptist churches
Sunday school in each church at
9:45 a. m. Union services, conducted
by Mr.. Marsh, at Congregational
church at IL a. IN. and s p. m. Y. p. S
C. Z. at Z p. m. All are cordially invit
ed to attend these services.
Presbyterian church, Silver avenue
and Fifth streets, T. c. Beattie, pastor
Services at IL a. m and s p. m. Sun
day school at $3.50 a. m: Y. p. S. c. E
at 7:15 p. m. All are cordially invit
ed.
Beginning tomorrow there will be
every Sunday an early mass at 5:5t
at the church of the Immaculate Con
ception for the convenience of those
who desire to spend the Sunday in the
mountains.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-06-14
South Dakota Commencement.

Vermillion, S. D., June 14.-Com-
mencement week at South Dakota uni
versity was inaugurated today with a
reunion of alumni in East hall. The
program for the week is the most in
teresting ever arranged by the univer-
sity. Rev. w. w. Dawley, of Mime
apolis delivers the b~accalaureate SER
mon tomorrow, and other men of note
who are to be heard during the week
are DR.. Jenkin Lloyd jones, of Chicago,
and Professor Thomas II. MacBride,
of the University of Iowa.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-06-14

Great is San Juan County.

A country that can give sunshine
and shirt-sleeve weather on January /.
and frost and thin ice on June l, with
out injury to crops. is all right; and
that is what this county did this year.
Pennington Times.
Talk about fruit crops-San Juan
county will produce one this year. Ac-
cording to present signs, there will be
fruit to sell, to eat, TO al to preserve,
to feed to the cider mills and stills. and
ever unto the fat and saucy swine. 1t
just naturally grows, as Jake Rosy
says.-AZtec Index.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-06-14
Notre Dame commencement.

South Benz, Ind, June 14.-This
years commencement exercises at No
ire Dame university promise to be the
most notable in the great Catholic in
stitution of learning. The program will
baccalaureate sermon, to be delivered
by the Rev. E. J. Mclaughlin, of Cnn-
ton, Iowa. The graduation exercises
will be held Wednesday of the coming
week. the two days preceding being
devoted to general examinations.