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The age-herald., 1902-01-17
NOT ENOUGH OFFICERS.
Navy Department Hasn't Enough Rear
 Admirals to Command Yards.

Washington, January 16-The Navy Department Is experiencing trouble in finding enough officers of high rank to meet the demands for sea service and at he great naval stations and yards where the custom requires the detail of an of ficer not below the grade of rear admiral to command Word came to the naviga- lion bureau today that Captain Phillip Cooper, who is in New York, but who has been assigned to command the navy yard at Pensacola, had fallen i'll with typhoid fever.
 Captain Joseph B. Eaton has been se- lected to command the battleship Ore gon,
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
NEW SWITCH BOARD
 FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
Handsome Apparatus Being Placed In Position In New City
 Hall Building.

The fire alarm switchboard which was ordered when work was commenced on the City Hall. has arrived end yesterday vas hoisted to it's place in the battery room on the third floor of the building. st will soon be connected and ready for service.
 The board is of the finest grade of slate and has brass and copper trimmings and sonnecticns. There is room on 1t for 300 Aoxes more than Birmingham will need for many years to come. It cost in the aeighborhood of 5000 and is handsome piece of work.
 The switchboard will be connected with khe big bell in the tower of the City Hall
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
PERSONAL

S. B. Hardy of Detroit Is at the Flor ence.
 S. o. Hardness of Livingston Is at the Florence.
 E. M sperbeck of Chicago is at the Hillman.
 c. V. Schuyler of New York Is at the Hillman.
 F. c. Wheeler of New York Is at the | Hillman.
 MT. Leroy Bowie of Talladega has ac- | cepted a position with the Louisville and Nashville in this city. MT. Bowie is the youngest son of the late Andrew w. Bowie of Talladega.
 | MT. R. I. Cheatem, assistant general | freight agent for the Seaboard Air Line Railroad, with headquarters in Atlanta, was in the city yesterday. Florence Hotel Arrivals A. B. Graham, 1 St. Louis; E. H. Brantley, Knoxville; c.
 D. Jackson, Memphis; Nat Leroy, Chat tanooga: J. w. Young, Montgomery; ". J. Montgomery, Philadelphia; A. B. Fran ces, New Jersey; E. Young, Gordon; A. | B. Armstrong, C1nclnnatl, h Il. LeWfS,
 Selma; J. T. Jones, Atlanta; M. T. ,Bob-
 tist, Chicago; E. E. George, Louisville;
 J. L. Jackson, Athens; D. R. Hay, Bur ton; Albert Bonstels, Atlanta; J. F..
 Blackburn, Macon; R. c. Watkins, New | Orleans; Joe Leath, Vicksburg, Miss. ; | s. OHarkins, Livingston; M. M Winney, S. c. Norman, Livingston; D. H. Bell, l Selma, Ala; B. B. Hollaman, Atlanta; w. E. Howard Memphis; R. D. Walls, Memphis; W. B. Ford, Deoatur; M. Tun- ley, Tullahoma, Tenn; W. H. Fudge Att lanta; H. D. Hart, Greenville, Mss; A P. Hawkins Cincinnati; J. T. Colbert. Lexington, Ky; A. Doggreil Amory, Miss; J. E. Blackwood. Gadsden. Ala; Will Lane, Chicago; R. E. Murphy. St. Louis; Walter Hoffman. New York; Wm. | Sile, Mont tgomery; R. H. Cobbs, Anniston; J. M. Kennedy. Atlanta; R. W. Boker, | Chattanooga; J. Kasscwitz, Atlanta; k. E. George, Louisville; J. L. Jackson, Lou isville; J. N. McLevy. St Louis; W. J. Herlin, Mont gomery; J. R. Irby, St. Lou Is; I, N Brogille, St. Louis; l.. F. Sperry, New York;.-J. E. Stone, Tailedga; Mrs. J. c. Northin. Mrs. G. tson, Atlanta; w. H. Swaz, Cincinnati; L. B. Hardy. De- troit; D. H. eFlt. Sar Francisco; E. E. 1 Saunders, Baltimore; w. c. Carpenter Baltimore; William Stepps, Brazill. Tenn; lC. M. Campbell and wife, Atlanta L. L. lGriffin, Aberdeen. Miss; c. D. Guggs, Att lanta; Walter Hoffman, St. Louis.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following deeds have been placed on record:
 B. H. Brantley and wife to L. A. and T. Prosch $1S00
 l.. E. Smith, ct. al. to B. H. Brantley; s1OoO.
 c. H. Parnell and wife to Mrs. J. O.. Noble; $1750. r, M. L. Stinnet and wife to J. E. Stinnet. J. c. Noble to Mrs. B. J. Wadsworth; s175O
 Birmingham Realty Co.,, to J. w. Eranklin $35O0.
 J. F. Hansell and wife to T. E. Parke; sa2OO
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
Beaumont Field Expanded.

Beaumont, Tex, January 16.-Cne of tho most important developments recently Is the coming in of new gusher which is not on Spindle Top Heights. It is 100 feet from the hill and 199 feet to the nearest we'll and is in territory where two or three ''gassers'' have failed so far to develop into oil gushers There was much doubt as to whether the company would find oil until the black grease show ed up in strong and steady flow. The new well adds at least thirty acres of land to the proven field. .N
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
koHLSAAT RETIRES. Turns Over Management and Editor ship of Record-Herald.

Chicago, January 16.-The Record-H Her aid tomorrow will publish an announce ment by H. H. Kohlsaat in which he says he has turned over it's editorship and en- tire business management to Frank B. Moves. MT. Kohlsaat says other interests demands larger share of his personal attention. He adds:
 q shall still retain close and intimate relations with The RecordHerald as president of the company and owner of over sixty per cent of its stock.h
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
HILLMAN HOSPITAL.
Temporary Quarters Will Be Used
 While New Building Goes Up.

The lady board of managers of the Hillman Hospital met yesterday and discussed plans for getting into new quarters. The old building now occu- pied having been sold, the hospital must soon get into other quarters. Work on the permanent building to be erected at the corner of Avenue r and Twentieth street will be started in the spring. but it will probably be next winter before it is finished.
 Of the 1855 patients treated at the Hillman last year Al were in the charity wards.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
RHODES GETS CONTRACT.
Will Furnish Fresh Meats to British
 Troops In South Africa.

London. January 16.-It was learned by the representative of the Associated Press today that Cecil Rhodes has secured con tracts amounting to several million pounds sterling for supplying South Af- rica. especially the British troops in that part of the world with fresh meat which will be taken to South Africa in refrig- orator vessels from the British colonies and elsewhere.
 Mir. Rhodes friends admit that one of his motives for so doing emanates from long standing differences which have ex- sted between himself and Nthe head of one of the South African cold storage concerns, which at present practically controls the fresh meat trade of South Africa
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
MT. Levi Lazarus.

MT. Levi Lazarus, an old resident of Birmingham, died yesterday morning at the home of his daughter. Mrs. Herman Herzfeld, 1905 Fifth avenue. Death was caused by a complication of diseases. He was 7 years old. The funeral services were conducted from the residence at 80 o'clock last night by Rabbi Newfeld, and the remains were shipped to Louisville for interment.
 MT. Lazarus leaves six children, Mrs. Herman Herzfeld, Mrs. John Herzfeld MT. Lew Lazarus of Birmingham; MT. Sol Lazarus of Chicago, Messrs Sam and Fred Lazarus of Lexington, Ky.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
TO PAY coNFEDERATEs.
Senate Passes Bill to Repay Them foI
 Horses, Brides and Saddles.

Washington, January 16.-(Special.)- The Senate this afternoon passed a bill Introduced by Senator Bate providing for the payment to ex-Confederate soldiers for horses, brides and saddles taken from them after their surrender and while re- turning home, contrary to the terms of surrender.
 The bill will affect a considerable num- Der of ex-Confederates in Eastern Ten lessee and Northern Alabama who are able to furnish proof of their loss.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
Senator Lodge Says the
 FilipinOS Are Foreigners

9nly reasonable that the committed mould hear arguments against the pro- posed bill from them, or at least wait un- til Commissioner Taft. who had recom- mended 50 per cent reduction, could ap- pear before the committee.
 Chairman Lodge said this was ''an amazing proposition" Later in the dis oussion Senator Lodge stated he did not mean to say the Fillpinos were for eigners exactly" His first statement. however. created a decided sensation in the committed and Lodge is reported as saying he is sorry he didn't think.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
IS SLOWLY DYING.
Mir. w. H. Wood, One of the Oldest
 Men In the District.

MT. w. H. Wood, Sr., one of the oldest and best known men of this district, is slowly succumbing to old age and an att tack of the grip, which he suffered sev- seral weeks ago Last night he was slight 'ly worse, being unconscious and recogniz- ing none of the members of the fam Ny.
 MT. Wood was one of the first settlers of this valley and stil owrs much prop srty in and around Woodlawn and East Lake. He. is S2 years old and most of his life has been spent within sight of Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
IN FAVOR OF HUGHES.
Senate Committee Reports Favorably
 On His Nomination.

Washington. January 16.-(Special.)- The Senate committee on postoffices to- day favorably reported the nomination of Postmaster Hughes of Birmingham. Sem ator. Morgan, chairman of the committee. received notice that charges would be filed against Hughes, but did not deem 1t necessary to delay reporting the case
 Dr. Hughes will probably be confirmed at the first executive session which will be held on Monday.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
Lumber Yard Burns.

Pine Bluff. Ark. January 16.-The lum- Der yard and dry kilns of Frank Kendall at Keldron, sixteen miles south of Pine Bluff, were destroyed by fire today Four million feet of lumber were in the yards ard burne ]. The loss is estimated at $50. nn0 with no insnrAnaA
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
RUSSELL DENIES REPORT.
Says He Will Not Be a Candidate for
 Governor of Alabama.

Mobile. January 16.-(Special.) )-Col B. L.. Russell denied today that he would be a candidate for Governor in the next ace.
 He admitted having been urged by his friends to run, and stated ne nad wr1.- ren a letter declining to do so.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17

Washington. January 16.-(Special)-In he Philippine affairs committee this aft rnoon during an argument between the Democratic and Republican members on the Philippine tariff bill, epl9cing 75 per cent of the Dingley rate upon Philippine goods. Senator Lodge, chairman of the committee, in response to a question from Senator Carmack, said the "Filipi- nos were foreigners"
 Senator Carmack had suggested that as the pending bill vitally affected the interest of the Filipinos, he thought 1t
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
Fred Steadina.

The remains of Fred Steacing, who was killed Wednesday morning by freight engine on the Southern road between the upper and lower Coalburg mines. were shipped yesterday afternoon to North Carolina by Taylor & Co.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
Mrs. s. Martin.

Mrs. s. Martin died early this morning of consumption at the home of Mrs. Boat right, 243O Avenue I. She was 2s years old and has been i'll for some time.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
Mrs. Carrie Johnston.

Mrs Carrie Johnston, aged 54 years, died yesterday of pneumonia at her resi- dence. 1sl7la Fourth avenue. She had been i'll only few days. The funeral arrange ments will be made later.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
Shirt Factory Burned.

St. Louis. January t6.-The four-story building at 100S St. Charles street, occu- pied by the Premium Shirt Manufacturing company. was burned today and the con tents destroyed, causing an estimated loss of $250,00O; the loss was partially covered by insurance Rice, Stix & Go. owned the stock and machinery. On tho former the loss was s2O00Oo and on ths latter $20,000 The building which wa: the property of Leonard Tinken, wal damaged to the extent of $s0.0OO.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17

Fined for Beating Horse.-For beat ing his horse Wednesday John Bell was yesterday fined $25 by Judge Fea- gin. He was arrested on a charge of cruelty to animals.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
Thompson Writing to Voters.

Washington, January 16.-(Special )- Representative Thompson is sending cir cuiars to voters throughout his district advising them they can not register and vote unless they pay their poll tax before February 1.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
Mrs. Ann Rogers

The remains of Mrs. Ann Rogers. who died Tuesday. will be inferred this after noon at Fayette.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17

To Serve Supper.-The Pastors Helpers of the East Lake Baptist Church will serve supper at the city hall at College Station this evening.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
THE CITY.

East Lake Lodge.-East Lake Lodge, No 4SO, will hold a regular communication tonight and will work in masters degree.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17

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The age-herald., 1902-01-17

Coat and Vest Held for owner.-A dark colored coat and vest was recov- cred by policeman yesterday and is being held at the chief of police's office for identification. It was made by a Chicago firm.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17

cred by a policeman yesterday and is being held at the chief of police's office for identification. It was made by Chicago firm.
 Marriage Licenses-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Steve Wall and Minnie Morgan, Thos. Hagood and Sallie F. Newsome, Geo. Thomas Milwee and Nova Crumley, Robt. J. Hogan and Mamie Wood.
 Watch In Hands of Police.-A lady's double case watch is being held at police headquarters for identification. It was recovered by one of the police men, and is believed to be stolen property. It has black ribbon chain.
 Petition in Bankruptcy.-A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was filed yes terday by Julius A. Rebb, and an in voluntary petition was filed by the Cudahy Packing Company, s. R. Rid 1 dle & Go. ct al. against the Sutton l Grocery Company of Gadsden. l Negro Steals Red Lights.-Because I George Barclay stole red lanterns from trains in order that he might hang them on himself to show he was dan gerous, Judge Feagin fined him $25 and 30 days yesterday afternoon. The negro, it is claimed, confiscated all red lights on several Alabama Great Southern trains last night.
 Shot Through Foot.-A white man l c;xr Ii Cnnnar md claiming to be a miner from Piper mines. was shot through the foot yes terday by the accidental discharge oi his pistol. He was sitting on a bar rel and the pistol. fell out of his pocket. The hammer struck on the floor and the ball passed through his l foot. He was taken to St. Vincents Hospital.
 1 Teachers Passed On.-The State Board of Examiners has passed the following Jefferson County teachers: Miss Julia King, Miss Ethel Harri- son, William H. Jones, Myrtle Gallag- her, Mrs. A. O. Bass, Mrs. Jane B. Cox, Mrs. Lula M. Gisler, Mrs. Fannie Collier. W. P. Amerson, H. P. Thur man. S. c. Slughart, Lee Oglesby, Louise c. Black, Eugene Hood, W. w. Robbins, Miss Minnie Yarbrough and Lula W. Shoats.
 To Be Paid Here.-All the rural mail carriers in the State will be paid through the Birmingham office, which has been made the distribut- ing office for this purpose Heretofore the carriers have been paid by war rants, which were drawn in the office of the Auditor at Washington, but now they will be paid by checks mailed at the end of each month from the Birmingham office direct to each carrier. This will obviate the long delay which existed under the old sYstem
The age-herald., 1902-01-17
TiIlman Has a Word.
Morgan Sees President.

Washington, January 16.-Senator Nor gan, chairman of the committee on in ter-oceanic canals, visited the White House today and discussed the subject of canals with the President AS to the re- suit of the interview he said only that his object was to obtain certain information concerning the project under considera- tion This information he had not yet been able to obtain.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17

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The age-herald., 1902-01-17
TAYLOR A co.

Undertakers, Embalmers. 1918 Third Ave.
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A wlnner-Da Costas
The age-herald., 1902-01-17

arrlaee Licenses.-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Steve Wall and Minnie Morgan, Thos. Hagood and Sallie F. Newsome, Geo. Thomas Milwee and Nova Crumley. Robt J. Hogan and Mamie Wood.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17

MT. Leroy Bowie of Talladega has &C., cepted position with the Louisville and Nashville in this city. Mr. Bowie is the youngest son of the late Andrew w. Bowie of Talladega.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17

MT R. l. Cheatem, assistant general freight agent for the Seaboard Air Line Railroad. with headquarters in Atlanta, was in the city yesterday.
The age-herald., 1902-01-17

F. c. Wheeler of New York Is at the Hillman.
Arizona republican., 1902-05-17
j.. [. STURGEON Pioneer Meat Market Only Cold Air Storage on the south side of the river.
TEMPE

NJ NJ. Steward who conducts . gen eral mercantile business on the Gila river. transacted business here yestar~ day
 Mrs. Andre and daughter entertained about twenty-five cf their friends at their home on Thursday evening. Cards and darciHg were the amuse- meats c the tveAing. RefreshI,2e ents were served and pleasant time had by all.
 John Merton. a cattle man from Phoenix. was heve yesterday
 J. J. Hcdnett has decided to close cut his stock C. dry goods and discon- tinue business. Mrs. Hodnett antici- pates trip eSst this summer and the goods will be sold at less than cost to rapidly dispose Cf them. Read their display add
 The Ch2utauuua met last evening at Mrs. r. A. HoughS-
 C. L. Fontaire of Fl Paso, agent for the NJ X. 6, T. railroad. visited Tempe yesterday.
 Remember the debate at the Normal this evening between the university of Tucscn ard the Tempe Normal. The question for discussion is as follows: Resolved that q nations welfare de-
 
 education" The university will be represented in tre contest hy Moses Rlurnencranz e st. Louis. Ebert J. HoIlingshead cf TGcscn. and Leslie A Gillett of Phoenix. Those represent ing the Normal are Florence Ford, Grace Goodwin and Harry TrUssler. The musical portion of the programme under the direction of Professor J. l.. f1l f.I f4f the evening The debate will com mence promptly at s D. rl.t s p. time}-
 Phil Nicholas is down from his Pinal county range.
 L. P. Cole. the cattleman from Tonto Bavin. transacted business in Tempe yesterday.
 Miss Knight left Thursday evening for visit with Nogalas friends.
 c. Cave is extracting honey at Hibb NIccre's apiary-
 Professor W. Grandar played the B. flat cornct with the Nesa orchestra at the ball given in their city last even ing.
 The wheel belonging to Mrs. Wn. Strong on exhibition at the New York store will be rafIed off at o'clock this evening.
 Miss Chona Mazon leaves this even ing for California for the summer
 The instruments for the juvenile band have arrived and consist of enc E and one B claronet :one B-iat cor net: c1e snare drum and two B-fiat [ slide tencr trombones. The Tempe Merchants band and the Juvenile band will consolidate.
 At the NJ. F. church south there will be Sunday school at 10 a. m-: preach ing by the pastor at II a. m.: Junior league at ?. n.. and Senior league at D. m. Rev. Mnwre, pastor.
 At he Baptist church there will be Sunday school at 1G a. m- (sun time) . preaching by the pastor at II q. n>.; subject Memorial of deceased mem Der: B. |. p. L. and Juniors at T:lJ D. m- Rev Newberry. pastor
 At he II. F. church there will be Sun day school a. 1O:30: preaching by the pastor at 11:3O, subject. "Infuence:"
Arizona republican., 1902-05-17
MESA

Don't forget the debate at the Nor maj school tonight. Tickets can be had at the store ct r. T. PCmerCy x e.. Mesa.
 X very pleasant social Was given iH honor of 3lr. George Johnson and wife at the home of NIr. and Mrs. D. Nj. I-e
 Baron Thursday night. The evening was spent in playing games. eating strawberries and cream. These pres ent were beside 1ir. and Mrs. I.-BaroD AIr. George Johnson and wife. Mr. l.. r. Johnson and wife. Mir. Allen Brooks. M.. Ed. |. Pomara-. MT. John Horne. Miss Ruth Rabbit. and Nir. Don Bab- bitt and Mir. and Mrs. E. N. Johnson.
 The str. 5 berry social given by the Good TempiarS at the SimbaH home was d very pleasant affair and those fortunate in pei0nging tG this cd ar. OF who were invited guests considered themselves fortunate, for d pleasanter time seldom fails to the lot of mortals. Thn beautiful lawn had been lighted with Japa a5se lanterns. and the tables were alIausod here and there for ths accumuda ion cf the guests.
 I... Isaa" Dana and wife and son Melvin. Mi. Nate Erundage and Byron AlacDonaIl arrived from DUbIau. Mexico Friday morning, by rail. MT. Dana and wife and son Melvin went tp GIl ,1ic, on d sit last fall. expecting t9 remain a coU.Ie Of years. as they understood that good jcb of work Was waiting fo r. Dana on his ar rival there. t 1T seems that they did not find cor Gtio.s as favp~a ble for work as they "Hticipa ted. and they are glad to get :: to tEair old home in Mesa. \ man is luck if h. can get Sl Der day there in M Vican money. and cut of that he will Grve h board himself. Of cot 'Se that js the price paid the be t clas' of native labor and 1 the average wage earner. The con tractors Lire Me--icans for SIP Fer month. Me ican mo ley, and they board | themselves. MT. nd Mrs. Dana say 1 that Arizona is goo ! enough for them. 1 Mr Nate 9runda- has been attend | ing the ac. .emy at Juarez. and while 1 he is net i !. e with the country hr cannot say .ough in praise of the school there Mr. Byron Macdonald i is a son of :. F. Macdonald and was raised herr T Mesa until his parents moved to xico. and he is here on q
 visit witt $ brothers, AIessrs. George
 and w. MacDoaald and sister. AIrs. l Maggie SC. ensen.
 Mrs. Charles Peterson and MT. liar
 ris and wife arrived from Arlington l Thursday. Mrs. Peterson has been
 down there on a visit with her children ! Warren and Viola, the latter Of whom i came back With her. and with her hus- band will remain here for a time
 A farewell party was rendered Mir and Mrs. l.. Salter last night at their home by a number of their relatives and friends. They contemplate going