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Evening journal., 1902-02-26
PRISONER IN CRITICAL CONDITION
Rodney Hall May Not Survive an Attack
Of Pneumonia

Rodney Hall. colored. who is in the
hospital ward of the county work
house. may not survive the result Of an
attack of pneumonia. The disease has
about spent its force but the prisoner
Is suffering from what the physicians
term delayed respiration. Hall was
put in the work house for a year and
his time expires next November. A
trained nurse is attending him.
Evening journal., 1902-02-26
FOR RENT.
STORIES

1904 Market street ................-.....SlU 10y
1906 Marked street ...................... l2w
Small farm. 30 acres. near Taleyvihe,
Del Rent S225 yearly.
Evening journal., 1902-02-26

Newark. Feb. 25.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
SAID TO BE AFTER
 O'BRIEN'S OPERA HOUSE
Representative of Jake Wells In the
 City-Bidders for the .f, Auditorium.

A representative of Jake Wells, the theatrical manager of Richmond, Va, landed in Birmingham yesterday and is looking over the field with the expectation of getting a house here. Wells iA said to be desirous of securing the O'Brien opera house to open it with either 0 vau- deville feature or with a stock company.
 As was stated several days ago in the Age-Herald the representative of an Att lanta theatrical man is in the city nego-, tlating for the Auditorium. Owing to the fact that prominent member of the com- pany which owns the theatre Is out of town no contract has been signed. With opposition Birmingham may expect to see some of the best vaudeville and come oy stock company work ever placed on the stage in the South. Jake Wells has a circuit of vaudeville houses in Virginia and North Carolina and is at present playing a stock company at the Grand opera house in Atlanta
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
TO ALLOT SPACE
 IN NEW CITY HALL
COMMITTEE MEETS THIS MORN lNG-BUlLDlNG WILL SOON BE FINISHED AND MAY BE OPENED WITH PUBLIC CEREMONIES.

The city hall committee of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen will meet this morning in the Mayors office at 9:3O o'clock. The committee will allot of- fees in the new building, and will take up such other matters in this connection as may arise.
 All the stores but one under the city hall have been rented and are fast be- ing put in order for their tenants. Shelves and counters are in place in some of them. and the occupants will be do- Ing business in a few days. The space set apart In the building for use as A market has not been rented Several ap plcations have been received for it. and some or them at good prices, but these DIGS were Tor the market as whole. the bidders intending to sublet space None or them has been accepted by the city nall committed. who will probably divide up the space into stalls and rent these Alderman J. R. Copeland of the market committee has been invited to meet with the city hall committee to discuss tbis matter.
 Mayor Drennen, Architect D. A. HeI- mich and Contractor Stockmar went through the new city hall yesterday and inspected the building. The contractor is almost ready to turn the building over to the city. There will probably be a pub- lie opening and the Board of Aldermen expect to hold their next session on Nav in the new council hall.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
INVESTIGATING
 THE WATER SUPPLY
OFFICIALS OF COMPANY AND SAM ITARY EXPERTS ARE BUSY CO., ING OVER SOURCES OF SUPPLY. NOTHING TO GIVE OUT.

President J. M. Purdy of the Birming- ham Water Works Company and his par ty have lost no time since their arrival in Birmingham in commencing thor ough examination into the sources of the water supply and the condition of the water.
 Thursday they spent the day at the pumping station, going over the plant and looking into every detail of it's opera tion Yesterday the party left early in the morning for the Cahaba river and proceeded up the river examining the water shed and looking for any sources of possible contamination They did not reach the city until 10 o'clock last night. With MT. Purdy representing his company Is MT. A. M. Lynn and the two sanitary experts, Mir George II. Benzenburg and MT. George w. Fuller.
 Copies of Sanitary Expert Samuel Gray's report have been furnished the company, MT. Gray having been employ ed by the Jefferson County Sanitary Com mission to make an analysis of the water. The company has not yet made any reply to the city in regard to the establish ment of a filtration plant.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
GEN. LEE MAY RUN
 FOR THE SENATE
Gives an Evasive Answer When Asked About the Matter-Cuba
 Needs Help.

General Fitzhugh Lee says he is in poli- tics. He goes further and states there has never been a time since he was old enough to vote that he was not in poli- tics except when he was in Cuba as con- sul-general. He did not say, however, that he was a candidate for United States Senator.
 When asked yesterday about the men, tion of his name for the Vice Presidency he stated he did not know of it. As to his being a candidate for the United States Senate. he virtually admitted such was the case by making an evasive an- swer to the effect that he would let things develop, and would not cross a bridge until he came to 1t. He added that he had not begun an active campaign. however.
 General Lee says the problem of the Cubans ruling themselves is a question of grave doubt. He says Cuba will need a helping hand from the United States for many years to come.
 General Lee left for Indianapolis, where he will visit friends. From there he will return to his home in Charlottesville, Va.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
MIR. BRYAN WILL
 ARRIVE TODAY All Arrangements Complete for
 the Banquet MIR. PUGH TOAST MASTER Silver Leader Will Remain Over sun- day as the Guest of Hon. John w. TomIinson-To Reach
 Here at 4:so O'Clock.
MIR. PUGH TOAST MASTER

The toasts and speakers for the Bryan man Hotel were announced yesterday. The address of welcome will be made by MT. R. N. Rhodes and MT. Bryan will respond. After MT. Bryan's response the following speakers will be introduced by Toastmaster John Pugh:
 Independence for the Philippine - lands"-Hon. Tennent Lomax of Mont gomery
 '"rhe Union of States, but not a Uni fication of States"-Hon. John W. A. San ford of Montgomery.
 Elements of True Greatness In the Politician"-hon. J. Thomas Henn of Chambers.
 "A Good Democrat''-Hon. F. A. Hood of Chattanooga.
 A meeting of the reception committee has been called by Chairman Wetmore at 9:15 o'clock this morning in the office of MT. W. c. Garrett, registrar in chancery, in the court house. MT. Bryan will reach here about 4:3O o'clock.
 MT Bryan will be the guest of Mr. John W. Tomlinson at his residence, FOOT High land avenue. He will attend the First Methodist church Sunday, accompanied by his cousin, Governor Jennings of Flor Ida
 The banquet at the IIillman Hotel will begin about 8:30 o'clock The names of 150 guests have already been placed on the list, and 1t Is probable the number will increase today. The Rev. J. P. Mo- Perrin will invoke the blessing, which will be followed by MT. Rhodes address of welcome. MT. John w. Tomlinson will preside at the meeting and MT. John Pugh will act as toastmaster.
 The reception committee is composed of about thirty-five men, as follows:
 MT. R. P. Wetmore chairman; Mr. H. B. Gray, MT. Rufus N. Rhodes, MT. W. c. Garrett, MT. E. w. Barrett, Chancellor J. C. Carmichael Mir J. A. Rountree, MT. Ross Smith, MT. S. w. John. MT. J. \. Gillespie, MT. T. s. Pounds. MT. T. w. Bush, MT. John c. Pugh, MT. Nathan L. Miller. MT. George M. Cruikshank, Mir. w. II. Denson MT. John w. ONeill, Mr. B. B. Conner, MT. Walter Howard, Mir. T. D. Powell, MT. J. J. B. McElrath, MT. H. P. Hefiin, MT. Joseph T. Collins. Mir. B. l.. Higdon, Judge C. A. Senn, MT. E. A. Cafree, MT. J. II. McCary, Mir. P. H. Moore, MT. John w. Tomlinson. MT. P. G. Bowman. MT. H. K. White, Mir. R. A. Jones, MT. George sherling. Mir. J. A. Downey. MT. Mack Rittenberry.
 Among the prominent men who will be present are: William Jennings Bryan the Rev. J. P. McFerrin, Hon. Tennant Lo- max of Montgomery, MT. J. Thomas Henin of Lafayette. Hon. J. E. Brown of Scottsboro, Hon. J. w. A. Sanford of Montgomery. Judge S. L. Fuller of Gull man, Sheriff Lacey of Jasper. Senator J. T. Thompson of Centreville. Representa- tive Bibb Graves of Montgomery MT. W. P. Lay and Mir. W. J. Boykin of Gadsden. Mir. c. H. Greer of Marion, Mir. c. H. Allen of Livingston and Judge H. A. Sharpe of the Supreme Court.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
the opinion that harmony would soon prevail in the regiment.

the opinion that harmony would soon prevail in the regiment.
 Adjutant General Brandon has stated that he hoped the Third Regiment trou- bles would be settled in a few days and that if they were there would be an en- campment this summer of the Alabama Brigade, National Guards. The state ment was made by the adjutant general several days ago while passing through Birmingham and Is taken to mean the rumors of settlement are correct.
 Recently several statements have been made about the possible settlement of the Higdon-Kyle controversy by the Gov ernor, and military men in Birmingham are expecting notice any day that they are again to assume active duty from which they were relieved by the Governor after the Higdon-Kye trial in Montgom- cry
 The statement was made public last night at the meeting of the Commercial Club when Mir. Sterling A. Wood an- nounced that there would probably be a brigade encampment this year and giving the statement of the adjutant general as his authority.
 Adjutant General Brandon Is also credit ed with saying that Birmingham would be one of the principal places considered in choosing site for holding the en- campment and that he would like to see 1t held here
 A committee of six was appointed by the club to investigate the matter and to endeavor to secure the encampment for Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
Union Carpenters and Master
 Builders VIII Try to Agree
SETTLEMENT SEEMS NEAR
Union Carpenters Say Builders Must Agree to Demands If They Wish a Settlement
 of Strike.

The most interesting fact sn the mat ter of the disagreement of the union car penters and the master builders over the new scale is that joint conference has been arranged for today.
 The executive board of the Master Builders Association has established 10:30 o'clock this morning a committee of the Carpenters Union will be present by invitation. Officers of the association, as well as officers of the Union. said last night that they believed an agreement was not far off Indeed it seems more than probable that a satisfactory under standing will be reached during the day. Before the action of the executive board can be effective. 1t must be ratified by the Master Builders Association, but a meeting for that purpose can be called at any time.
 In settling the matter should there be any concessions on the part of the union  committee or any deviation whatever from the demands that the carpenters have made a referendum vote will have to be taken before the change Is effective. But representative carpenters say that the only way the union and the contrac- tors can get together is by the latter agreeing to the demands.
 MT. Allen J. Krebs, president of the Master Builders Association, said yes terday that the report that some mem- bers of the association had signed the new scale was not true.
 Every member is pledged to stand by the action of the association" he said, and whatever one signs all will sign. We are standing together as one man."
 MT. J. P. Ogletree. business agent of the carpenters, said yesterday: Our men are in fine humor. Only 134 registered for strike benefits. and of this number forty odd have since secured jobs. The out look for our side is very bright"
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
CRUMPACKER IS
 INVITED HERE
CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON'S PAR. ITY RECEIVES INVITATION FROM MAYOR DRENNEN AND CONNER. GAL CLUB TO VISIT CITY.

Mayor Drennen received a telegram yesterday from Congressman Charles w. Thompson of the Fifth Congressional dis trict asking If it would be agreeable for him to bring to Birmingham the party of twenty prominent Republicans, including the famous Crumpacker, whom he has in- vited South. Mayor Drennen telegraphed In reply that the city would consider 1t an honor to have them visit Birmingham and expressing the hope that they would come.
 Following are copies of the telegrams:
 Washington, D. C., May l. 1902. "W M. Drennen, Mayor:
 "Is there any opposition in Birmingham to my bringing a party of twenty promi- nent Republican leaders to Birmingham while in Alabama?
 "CHARLES W. THOMPSON"
 Birmingham, Ala, May 9 1Jj2. Hon. C. W. Thompson, Member of Con-
 gross:
 Birmingham will feel honored to have you and your distinguished Republican friends visit us during your tour of Ala bema. ''W. M. DRENNEN, Mayor
 Referring to the forthcoming visit, Mayor Drennen expressed himself as being pleased that the party should have an opportunity to see Birmingham. He said:
 q think the party should be urged to spend at least a day in the city and that they should be taken for a trip around tho horn and shown some of our indus tries. Their trip to the South cannot fail to benefit them and the establishing of friendly relations between these Republi- cans and our people will have a bene- fcal effect on legislation in Congress- On motion of Mayor Drennen the Con- mercial, Club will extend to Congressman Thompson's party an invitation to visit Birmingham The invitation will be sent today Mayor Drennen's motion also car ries with it the naming of reception and entertainment committee to be composed of not less than fifteen members. This committee will be named by President Culpepper Exum, provided the invitation Is accepted.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
UP TO LAST FLOOR.
Woodward Building Will Soon Be Un-
 der Roof.

The Woodward office building will soon be under roof. The columns are now ris- ing from the tenth and last floor and the steel frame work will be completed by the middle of next week. The first of the last story columns flies an American flag. It is the custom to attach a flag to the first foundation column of every steel frame building and a flag to the first top column. This rule is observed in the construction of the sky-scrapers from one end of the country to the other.
 Foreman James M. McPherson and MT. J. Mcfarland of the steel construction force went up with the flag yesterday.
 The brick masonry has now reached the fourth floor. It will advance about two stories a week and before the first of June plasterers and inside f1nishers will be at work. The building will be ready for occupancy by the first of October.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
TROUBLES OF THIRD TO
 SOON END, SAYS BRANDON

special dispatch to the Age-Herald from Montgomery says:
 Montgomery. May 2.-(speciaL) )-The conditions of the Third Infantry, Ala bama National Guard, were discussed by the Governor and a committee of the of f1cers today, but the confeftnce failed to ment. There is a general feeling that the wrangle will soon be strengthened out, however.
 The officers at the capital to see the Governor today were Capt. Hughes B. Kennedy and Capt. Walter Gardner of Birmingham. They were granted a con- ference in the forenoon, and for probably an hour they discussed the matter with the chief executive
 When the conference ended Captain Kennedy stated that he had no statement to make further than that he and Cap tain Gardner had merely discussed the conditions generally, and that no special effort had been made in behalf of the reinstatement of Col D. l.. Higdon. What we really desire" said Captain Kennedy, lis some agreement whereby an encampment can be held. We talked this matter over with the Governor and he has agreed to give us some definite answer by next Tuesday. Further than this I have nothing to say"
 Governor Jelks did not desire to make any public statement with reference to the conference, stating that the officers had talked the matter over with him in a general way. The Governor expressed
The age-herald., 1902-05-03

pected. She was the daughter of the Hon. Luke Pryor of Athens. Ala. one of the most prominent citizens of Limestone County. Her husband, Mir. Maclin Sloss and a daughter, Miss May Belle Sloes, survive her.
 Mrs. Sloss had many relatives and friends in Birmingham and Athens, being a sister of MT. Richard Pryor. Mrs. Pee- bles and Miss Snow Pryor of Athens. She was a member of the First Methodist church and prominent worker in church affairs.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
PROMISED REDUCTION
 IN BEEF COMES
Dressed Article Is Marked Down to 8
 and 8La Gents Per !,s, Pound.

The reduction in beef which has been promised for two weeks or more ma terialized yesterday. Dressed beef had been selling by the carcass at 10Q1212c a pound, but it was marked down to SQD SEC. Whether there will be a further re- duction or whether the price will go up again remains to be seen.
 On the strength of the decline in pack CTS prices market men quote forequarter steaks 1 to 21ac lower. This class of beef had been retailing at 15c. Yesterday even- ing 1219c was said to be the ruling price.
 In hog products the only change yes terday was an advance of a quarter of a cent on hams.
 There has been no change in flour for ten days.
 Eggs were selling on Morris avenue yes- terday at 171ac and were In good demand at that price. The overstocked market of Wednesday and Thursday has given place to normal conditions.
 Strawberries are plentiful, but retailers are getting 15c for choice baskets
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
ADMIRAL SCHLEY WILL
 ARRIVE TODAY AT 12:30

Admiral Winfield Scott schley will arrive in Birm- lngham today at 12:30 o'clock on the train from Meridian, Miss, over the Alabama Great Southern Railroad, and will remain here four hours, leaving then for Chattanooga. where he will attend a reception tonight.
 When 1t was learned yes- terday the admiral was coming through Birming- ham, MT. John W. Tomlin- son telcgraphed him an in- vitation to stop over and att tend the banquet to be given MT. Bryan at the Hillman tonight. He received a reply from the admiral expressing his thanks and regrets that an engagement in Chatta- nooga prevented his accept ing the invitation. He asked that his best wishes be con- veyed to the distinguished
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS,

The following deeds have been placed on record:
 bama to Ida Blanks. part of lot :, block 29, Ware lands. $2275.
 w. M Gage to s. R. Searle. part Of block 3SS, Smithfield. 5000.
 Southern Mutual Aid Association to W. L. Dodd, lots 251 and 252. block 12, Pow els addition to Birmingham 5000.
 Birmingham Realty Company to Mat and c. McGeever, lot 4. block CPS, Bir- mingham, S4750.
 M. R Graves and husband to r. q. Patterson part of lots and 5. block SAT, Birmingham, S4750.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
DEATHS ANDFUNERALS
Mrs. Maclln SIoss.

Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon at 6 o'clock over the remains of Mrs. Maclin Sloss, who died at her home on Sixth avenue and Twentieth street Thursday night, after an illness of several months. The interment will take place today in Athens. The funeral services yesterday were conducted by the Rev. J. P. McFerrin.
 Mrs. Sloss had been in i'll health for some time and her death was not unex-
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
.Recoya of Courts.

J. E. Shaw, a white man, was yester-
 day acquitted of the charge of murder in
 the second division of the Criminal Court,
 Judge Dan A. Greene presiding. Shaw
 was charged with killing another white man named Ben Street. There were no ye-witnesses to the killing and the state relied on the dying declaration of the de- ceased to convict the defendant. The shooting was said to have occurred some months ago at Nebo. a small place in this county.
 In the first division of the City Court there was a general charge for the de- fendant in the case of Dan J. Bryson vs. the Means and Fulton Iron Works. Plaintiff sued for damages for alleged injuries.
 In this court the case of J. H. Stephens vs. James Hillhouse ct al. is on trial. Plaintiff is suing for $100O0 damages. al- leging that the defendants. who are trus- tees of the Adger public school. where the plaintiff was teacher, maiiciously and without probable cause charged him with embedding s12o of the school money.
 In the Circuit Court the case of tho Warrior Coal and Coke Company vs J. DeB. Hooper ct al. resulted in a general charge for the defendant. Plaintiff sued on a bond for $2500
 In this court Arthur May has filed suit against Charles A. Butler for s5000 dam ages for alleged assault and battery.
 Abe J. Brown has sued the Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company for s150 damages to goods which he claims he sustained through their negligence.
 M. IT. Colllns sued the Southern Rail- way Company for s16c damages for kill Ing a COW.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
Miss Cola McGovern.

Miss Cola B. McGovern, aged 22 years. died yesterday at St. vincent's Hospital The funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 8:3o o'clock from the Church of Our Lady of Sorrow. The in- torment will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
An Infant.

The infant of MT. and Mrs. Walter Shannon was inferred yesterday at noon In Elm Leaf cemetery. The funeral serv- ices were conducted from the residence. S05 Twenty-fourth street, North.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03

He will be in the The admiral will altogether while here but will callers the city
 
    Admiral Schey making and Meridian  A In Monda
The age-herald., 1902-05-03

The Age-HeraId will give to all new subscribers on rural routes, a rural mail box, free of charge, with years subscription.
 For particulars, address The Age. Herald or see carrier,
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
THE WEATHER.
Forecast for AIabsma.

Washington, May 2.-Following is the weather forecast for Alabama: Fair Sat- urday and Sunday; light to fresh winds mostly south.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03

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The age-herald., 1902-05-03

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