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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
Summer Ann usements
AT LAKEvIEW.

At the third performance of the week of the Lakeview Stock Company, the at tendance was good in spite of the cloud that looked threatening just at the time for the curtain to go up. But Lakeview has already won the friendship of the people. and regardless of the weather, the crowd is good. This place of amuse- ment ts q treat to Birmingham, as 1t Is the only summer theatre that we have had for years that has been giving a regular bill, the rest being a speciality show. The bill is "Society,'' the famous comedy -dr anna, in four acts. This little play Is go to human nature that tears sometimes come to the eyes of the female portion of the audience, but just In the right time a ridiculous part brings them back to smiles. Irma Read has the part of Edid, the blind sister of Constance, to which she does great justice. Miss Read Is certainly a feature Of the com rsny 70 be proud of. She is general fav- orite with the other members of the cast es well as with the audience. This part shc takes in "society" is difficult, but notwithste nding that fact she does herself proud. MISS Heau 1ormerIy Whe ihehi- Der of the Boyle Stock Company, which played number of weeks at the Audi torium here last fall, and afterwards was doing stage work in Nashville. her home From there she came to Birmingham. Any audit nee should feel honored to see this pretty young woman in any show, and especially in Society"
 Daniel Halifax, who generally takes the male part of the juvenile, again Is true in his work, and has Herbert Winthrop. nephew of Douglass MT. Halifax has rapidly become a favorite, which he richly deserves.
 He has the rare power of receiving the good wishes of his audience, and does not abuse it. Every one of his efforts are put for tn. and this feature will bring to him great reward His place in this weeks cast is a very interesting one, and MT. Halifax often brings applause at crit teal moment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
METHODIST RALLY DECIDED SUCCESS Missionary Meeting Game to
 an End Last Night INTERESTING ADDRESSES Those Having the Rally In Charge Say They Have Just Reason to Feel
 ors.ifIe at the Enthu-
 siasnn Awakened.
INTERESTING ADDRESSE s

The missionary rally of the North Ala bama Conference at the First Methodist church closed last night with an address by the Rev. Dr. Lambuth on the condi- tions in the Orient. pr. Lambuth's lecture was one of tho most interesting events of the rally. He has spent O great part of his life in missionary work. and is thoroughly familiar with the subject. He paid high tribute to the Japanese, say ing: The Japanese have been compared to the French, but in my opinion they are more like the Greeks. They continue the artistic genius of the Greek with the courage of the 300 spartans who died at Thermopolae."
 The devotional exercises esterday morning were conducted by the Rev. r. P. Culver of Tuscaloosa. The Rev. g. L. Dobbs, presiding elder of the Florence district, addressed the assembly on the subject "rhe Best Methods to Secure Full Collections of Missionary Assess ments.''
 After the address of the Rev. Dobbs, the presiding elders present reported as to the manner in which their respective dis trlctS had met tDeir aeseSSmenls. MOSI all the reports were highly favorable and encouraging. 1t being shown that seven out of ten meet their assessments in full. This Is an increase of two districts in ten last year, the defici. for the last year be- ing about SSo0. It Is claimed that the seven districts that will pay their assessments in full this year, after paying all assess ments for both home and foreign mis- sicps, will still have a surplus of some thing like 5000.
 The Rev. D. L. Parrish, presiding elder of the Tnscaloo So district, delivered an interesting and instructive address on Our Domestic Missions"
 Altogether tho meeting has been ono of great interest and great success. Large congregations have been present during oil of the proceedings, and those who had the rally in charge gay they have just reast ns for feeling gratined at the interest and enthusiasm that is awakened in the mission and missionary work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
PYTHIANS TO HAVE
 CHARGE OF EAST LAKE
The Proceeds Tomorrow Night VIII Go to the Fund for the Erection
 of the PythIan Temple.

The Knights of Phythias of Blrming- hs m will have charge of East Lake Fri day night, the entire proceeds going to the fund they are raising to erect a Pythian temple in Birmingham.
 The Pythians will have charge of the theatre, chutes. refreshments and all other amusemcnts at the lake, and they propose to make 1t a big night. They ex- poet to clear several hundred dollars for their temple, upon which 1t Is hoped work will commence before many months.
 The Pythians started the movement to erect a temple in Birmingham about three months ago, and since that time they have been pushing the preliminary ar engagements rapidly. Every lodge in the city has voted In favor of the temple and they have all subscribed money from their general treasury. besides that sub scribed by the individual members of the various lodges.
 The lodges have formed themselves into a stock company, and the members take stock in the company. No definite plans have been made, as to the size and gen. eral arrangements of the building, but 1t will be a handsome one on some prom inent corner in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
CONTRIBUTIONS
 BEING RECEIVED
THE BUILDING OF CAMP HARDEE COTTAGE AT THE CONFEDER- ATE HOME: IS NOW ASSURED. ADJUTANT DAR5Ys LETTER.

Camp Hardee will soon be able to build a cottage for needy Confederate veterans at the Mountain Creek Home. The ofrl- cers and comrades are working with great enthusiasm and with good success in behalf of the old soldiers who were steadfast to the lost cause.
 Adjutant Darby sends this communica- ton to The Age-Herald;
 The Confederate soldiers residing in Jefferson county can have no possible cause for complaint at the liberality Of its citizens. No decent and worthy vet eran in sickness or in want has ever been refused help, and never will. This is a community of big-hearted people men and women-ever ready to aid in re- lieving the wants of those among them who may be in distress.
 The contributions to the cottage to be erected at Mountain Creek have been readily and cheerfully given. Only few more dollars and such things as are used in the furnishing of rooms are needed.
 It will not be a costly structure, the intention being to make 1t plain and comfortable. It's inmates will in few years be gone, and 1t Is to be hoped will live in houses not made with hands. The name of every one contributing to this home will be written In Camp Hardee' 5 book of record and the full list will be placed in the corner stone. In the years that are to come those who helped to build this last place of refuge for these patriots and heroes passing swiftly upon the great highway, can be seen pointing to it, as they say with pride: This is the old Confederate Home"
 The following subscriptions were receiv- ed yesterday for Camp Hardee Cottage al the Soldiers Home and for maintenance of the soldiers until the State makes an anpropriatiOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
ACCOUNT OF THE
 SHOOTING MONDAY
A STATEMENT FROM PRIVATE : GRACE, WHO WAS ONE OF THE
 MEN INVOLVED IN THE DIFFI-
 GUILTY.

In regard to the trouble which took place Monday afternoon between Privates Lehart and Grace of Company A, Grace makes the following statement;
 While waiting for the car at Lucille Etetion Monday afternoon, Lehart used some very vigorous language, which resented by blow in the face. Lehart then seized his gun and said in substance, that he would not allow any one to strike him any get off at it.
 At that moment Captain McDaniel and several others interferred with Leharts s aiming the piece and firing directly at me. However. the piece was discharged and the bullet missed a small boy who was standing near, only a few inches.
 Now as to being confined in the guard house at the camp, I was only placed under arrest for dsobedience of orders, and was released some hours later by order of Captain McDaniel
 "I do not think Lehart really intended shooting me. I say that in justice to him.
 T regret the Occurance very much and am exceedingly sorry the affair has reached the press"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
Soldiers Are Better Behaved
 Than Usual.
JEM|SON WILL ENTERTAIN
Officers VIII Be He Guests at Theatre Party at East Lake and a Dance In the Pavilion Tomorrow
 Evenlng-Blg Crowds.

It has been clearly proven that the en- campment of the Third Alabama Regi- ment. National Guard, now being held at East Lake, is the largest and best that has ever been held in Alabama. Not con- tent with breaking the record in this line the boys have gone one better, and 1t may be as truthfully said that they are mak- ing this the most orderly camp in the history of military in the state.
 During the first three days of camp there have been less than a dozen drunken men, something which is very unusual considering that the boys are so close to a large city. Those living in the neighborhood of the camp have com mented on this fact, the officers have mo- ticed it, and it is even a subject of talk among the men.
 There has been less noise, no trouble on the street cars and none in Birmingham. The police were expecting a hard week with the soldiers, but up to this morning not an arrest has been made. Yesterday the crowd at dress parade and guard mount was even larger than 
 dred people were present. Many of them visited the camp after the parade and were out until a late hour East Lake drew a large number to the performance in the theatre.
 Several entertainments have been ar- ranged for the latter portion of the week, including a review of the troops Friday afternoon. The parade will be especially good tomorrow afternoon. and large number of visitors expected out. Last night Col. E. l.. Higdon entertain ed the officers of the regiment at his home in woodlawn The house was pret- tlly decorated with electric lights and the evening was greatly enjoyed. A num- Der of visiting officers were also present
 Friday evening Mir. Robert Jemison, in honor of whom the camp has been named, will entertain the officers of the regiment. the Governor and his stan and the lady friends of the officers with box party at the Aquatic theatre at East Lake. Fol lowing this light refreshments will be served in the pavilion at the lake and there will be Q dance.
 The entire lake will be thrown open
 
 to the officers and their lady friends. They will chute the chutes, ride on the lake and see all there Is to be seen.
 Lieutenant Colonel Mcconnell has or dered the board of survey to meet this morning directly after officers meeting to continue condemning the old uniforms and equipment. The company comman- ders have been ordered to place the old equipment out in front of the tents so that 1t may be rapidly condemned.
 The officers of the day today will be Capt M N. Pride of Company F; Senior Officer of the Guard Lieutenant L. M. Smith of Company M. and Junior Officer of the Guard Lieutenant B. K. Foster of Company c.
 Yesterday afternoon just after guard mount the horse ridden by Adjutant Hughes B. Kennedy became unruly and knocked a small negro boy named Sam Wilkerson down. The horses hoof cut a gash about two inches long over the negro's eye. He was attended to at the hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
COAL OPERATORS AND
 UNITED MINE WORKERS
The Joint Scale Committee Was Session All of Yesterday But Adjourned Without Reaching an Agreement on Essen-
 tia Polnts-Joint Convention Resumes Today

Mir W. R. Fairly were in attendance as advisors to the miners committee and MT. F. M. Jackson and Mir J. H. Pear son were present as advisors of lAe op- orators committee.
 Several speeches were made and the same arguments that were made on the floor of the joint convention were re- peated. But when the joint committee adjourned the representatives of the two sides were as far apart as ever.
 They will report to the joint conven- tion this morning at 10 o'clock and the riscussion will be continued. It Is not likely that an agreement will be reached this week, but there seems to be feel ing that the scale will be signed soon af- ter July l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
SALVATION ARMY ID HOLD COUNCIL Meeting Will Be Similar to a Methodist Conference THE OFFICERS 10 ATTEND Arrangements fer tho Army Wedding Next Monday, at Which Col. R.
 E. Holz of Cleveland, O.,
 WIFI offciate.
THE OFFICERS TO ATTEND

Great enthusiasm is being aroused at the meetings of the Salvation Army this week. Tonight begins the officers coun- ell which is in the nature of regular church conference. and at the meeting the officers from the various Southern States receive new assignments. Dele gates will attend from Tennessee, Mis- sissippi. Louisiana, Georgia, Florida and Alabama.
 Adjutant Boyd, who has general charge of the children's department of the army and Col. R. E. Haly, army provincial officer. both of Cleveland. O.. will arrive today and tonight there will be a "wel- come demonstration in the army tent at the corner of Second avenue and Sev- enteenth street.
 Among the various officers who will attend the council are: Captain and Mrs. Payne, Mobile; Captain and Mrs. Patter- son. Anniston; Adjutant and Mrs. Gale Nashville: Lieutenant Holder and Cadet Smith of Macon, Ga.; Ensign and Cap tain Higgins of Pensacola; Lieutenant Younger and Cadet Adams of Atlanta; Captain McShehan of Jacksonville, Fla; Captain Hewitt of Atlanta.
 Next Monday night there will be a "Halleujah wedding in the tent at which Captain McShehan of Jacksonville and Captain Hewitt, a young woman of Att lanta will be united In marriage, Col. R. E. Holz of Cleveland performing the cer- emony. Tickets for this interesting event are being sold and can be procured from any member of the army. Each ticket will entitle the holder not only to admis- sion to the wedding ceremony but also to the wedding supper to be served after nrda
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
WOMAN FIRES SHOT AT
 NEGRO CHICKEN THIEF

Mrs. L. NJ. Ogletree, who lives at the corner of Seventh avenue and Seven teenth street. fired three shots last night nt a negro who was after her chickens. Despite her bravery in going twice into the back yard to protect her fowls, the negro managed to escape with four of them and eluded two policemen who were only block and a half away.
 About 10 o'clock Mrs. Ogletree heard a noise in the back yard coming from her chicken house, and she at once thought of chicken thieves. Procuring a pistol she went into the back yard and fired, hoping to scare the thief away.
 About half an hour afterwards she
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26

again heard the noise. and with her pis- tol again went into the back yard, wherc she saw a negro with four of her chick ems She fired twice at him, but 1t is thought the shots went wild.
 The negro escaped over the fence with the chickens. Only little over a block away were Policemen Whaley and Null lin, but they arrived too late to catch tho thief.
 It is supposed he is another of the many chicken thieves who have made the lives of fowls in Birmingham very un- certain. They have stolen several thou sand chickens in the Inst six months. and although several of them have been ar rested, the thtfts stili continue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
FOR SOUTHERN DEVELOPMENT.
Alabama Industrial and Commercial
 Associatlon's Meeting at Gadsden.

The Alabama Industrial and Commer- cial Association will hold its annual meeting In Gadsden July and g. The programme for the meeting has not been announced, but from the plans of the secretary and president, who were in Birmingham several weeks ago, 1t will be one of the best and most interesting meetings the arsociaticn ever held.
 The programme includes several speeches by prominent speakers from all parts of the South. They will speak principally on the South and its commer- cial and industrial growth. Special pa- pers will be prepared dealing with the growth of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
COTTON MANUFACTURERS.
The Southeastern Association VIII
 Meet at Commercial Club Today.

The Southeastern Cotton Manufactur- CTS Association will meet in Birmingham today and will be in session probably the balance of thls week. The first meet ing will be called to order this morning at II o'clock In the rooms of the Commer- cis. Club over the First National Bank.
 The meeting will be presided over by President T. l.. Wainwright of Missis- sippl. He issued a call for a meeting sev- cral days ago and yesterday Secretary Gibson of the Commercial Club received a letter accepting the use of the Com mercial Club rooms and thanking the club for the same.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
HE joint scale committee appoint

HE joint scale committee appoint.
 ed at the convention of the coal
 E operators and United Mine Work CTS Tuesday met in Foxs Hall yesterday morning at 10 o'clock and was in execu- tive session the greater part of the day. The miners scale was thoroughly dis cusse and several comparatively unim- portant points which the operators had not opposed were agreed to; but the committee failed to agree on the question of wage, hours and pay day.
 The miners insisted strongly on SO cents as the maximum for digging coal, on an eight hour day and on two weeks pay day and the operators just as strongly opposed those clauses. MT. Flynn and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
THE BELT AND THE sEA5oARD. Will Not Be Ready With Decision for
 Several Days.

No decision in the Seaboard Air Line and Belt Railroad case has been rem dered by Chancellor Carmichael, and it Is not likely that a decision will be made for several days. The testimony in the case having been voluminous and the argument lengthy, the work of the Chancellor is necessarily slow.
 In the meatnime the officials of the See board Air Line are quietly waiting. Much interest is being manifested by railroad people throughout the country in the outcome of the issues.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
AT EAST LAKE,

Beginning tonight there will be more usic at East Lake. Yesterday after noon Manager PickeDs closed a contract with Mir. John Calman fer an orchestra for the rev aquatic theatre. This after neon a rehearsal will be held and the or chestra will begin at once. The installa- ton of this musical feature will certainly be a point in favor of East Lake.
 Tomorrow night Is Pythians' Night at East Lake and the largest crowd of the season Is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
cafee Had Been Urged by
 Friends to Enter Race
WAS ALWAYS FOR PRIMARY
He Comments on the State of Politics and Tells of the Motives That Induced Him to Run for
 Governor.

Judge A. E. Caffee's announcement that he is a candidate for Governor is natur- ally the subject of much comment but his friends declare 1t Is what they have been urging him to do all along. He was the recipient of numerous telegrams dur ing the day from friends in various sec tions of the state wishing him success in his campaign and assuring him of sup port.
 It is understoo that the anti-Jelks fac ton has determined to call a conference in Montgomery, at which full ticket will be put In the field and submitted to the primaries If the Democratic execu- tive committee decides in favor of pri- maries.
 Regarding this proposed conference, Judge Caffee said in an interview last night:
 My claim is that there Is no practical difference between the objections to a convention and the objections to a con ference. for both bodies may be manipu- lated in the interest of few men. and the people would not have their choice of officers, but would be tied down to cast their votes for candidates selected by a conference or convention that may have been headed by the best traders and manipulators.
 Ills Motive.
 This is the cause of my candidacy. l simply want to viudicate the truth, hon. esty and sincerity of tho fight l have mado for the people in the Alabamian. There is but one way for the people to secure their choice of candidates, and that is to give them chance to vote for them in a primary. This same argument np- plies to honest elections"
 Judge Caffee stated further that he had understood that the rumored Intention of calling a conference had deterred Col onel Quarles from announcing for Gov ernor. Continuing on the subject of the conference he said;
 Tt may be that this conference will prove useless affair. as have heard from reliable sources that the State ex- ecutive committee will not act on the primary question until the last of Septem- Der and then they will call stright old fashioned convention. If this desperate game is played by the politicians 1t is my honest belief that the people of Ala bama will rebel against the authority of this party and political warfare will en- sue with Democrat arrayed against Dem ocrat
 Tho Primary.
 Any candidate who wants to be Gov ernor ought to be willing to go before primaries of the people. They are the only means of securing absolutely fair and honest elections. As I say. I have been for primary from the start and my candidacy is but vindication of the posi- tion have maintained through the col umns of the Alabamian."
 Judge A. E. Caffee will leave tomorrow morning for Shelby Springs to be gone for three or four days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
John M. HerzfeId.

Funeral services over the remains of John M. Herzfeld were conducted yes- tcrday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence 1oo5 Eighth avenue. The inter ment was in the Jewish cemetery at Enon Ridge. where the body was low cred irto the grave in the presence of sorrowing relatives and friends. The rervicss were conducted by Rabbi Morris Eewfeld
 Tho Masons and Knights of Pythias. of which organizations Mir. Herzfeld was member in good standing. were present at the funeral in a body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
FU' RAJ NOTICE

The friends and acquaintances of Fred 8, and Charles W. Ferguson are request ed to attend the funeral of their mother. Mrs. Lucinda Hale Ferguson, at the resi- dence of the first named 2103 Highland avenue, at o'clock this afternoon. The interment will be at Tuskegee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
Tho Primary.
Mandamus Proceedings Postponed.

The mandamus proceedings instituted by D. T. Shaw & Son against A. A. Gambiil. tax collector, to compel that of- ficial to issue the plaintiffs a license to engage in the business of operating an undertaking establishment at Twentieth street and Fourth avenue. were postponed yesterday in the City Court. The hearing will be had Friday. postponement being by consent. The case Is before Judge Senn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-26
To Builders.

r. you want clear rift pine flooring for polished floors, or clear heart rift floor ing for porches, or clear quarter-sawed wl,ite oak flooring. we have 1t.
 HALLE RANDOLPH MFG. co. G-26-2t-thur-Bun