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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
CONVICT LABOR
 AT COAL MINES
OFFICIAL OF THE TENNESSEE
 COAL, IRON AND RAILROAD co.
 GIVES OUT sTATEMENT-coN-
 FERENCE NEXT SATURDAY..

The Tennessee, Coal Iron and Railroad company and the sloss-shefheld Steel and Iron company. both of which work eon- victs in their coal mines. feel naturally concerned touching the announced policy of the governor and the state convict board to change the present system of leasing eonvicts. It seems to be the intention of the board to have direct supervision and control of the con- victs and mine coal for the companies at so much per ton. The operators will not, 1t is understood. offer any objection to this plan, provided the charge is not ex- eessive.
 The Sloss- Sheffield company has just built model quarters for its convict labor at Flat Top, at a cost of $23,0OO and the Tennessee company has model quarters for its convict labor in the Pratt division
 An official of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company gave out this statement yesterday:
 ..The Tennessee company has for many years worked state convicts under the present system, whereby the care and maintenance of convicts has devolved up- on the company. We have sought faith fully to perform our contracts with the state and have striven with a measure Of success to improve the health, comfort and well-being of the convicts.
 We feel gratifed with the record which we have made, both from busi- nees and Humanitarian standpoint. We know that the change In the system of convict administration Is ID reflection upon this company, but results solely from the desire of the state adninistra- ton to devise a system whereby the state, reserving to itself the entire re- sponsibility for the well-being of It's un- fortunate wards, may increase, ss far as practicable, the revenues from their la- bor. The operators will cordially co-ope rate in the discussion and solution of the questions involved in the successful working out of the new plan"
 The governor will hold a formal con- ference with the state board at Mont gomery Saturday, and representatives of the companies are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
ANNISTON.
Much Talked of Long Distance TeIe-
 phone Line Ia Assured.

Anniston November 1.-(Special. 1.-The much talked of long distance telephone line of the Southern Bell Telephone com pany between Atlanta and Birmingham will be in course of construction inside of few days, with Anniston as the begin ming point Manager Marlick told your representative the construction of the line would begin as soon as the material can be gotten here and that will be in the next few days, as the entire outfit has already been ordered. He said that Dis- trict Superintendent W. Johnston of Montgomery was in the city Thursday and completed arrangements so that the announcement could be made that night.
 It is the purpose of the company to run a direct line of large copper wire from Atlana to Birmingham from Atlanta via this city, thence to Talladega and into Birmingham. The company already has ae large construction corps at Talladega reconstructing the exchange at that place.
 A large discovery of gold and graphite has been made by c. H. Latham on his place one and half miles northeast of Christiana, Randolph county. The gold ore has been tested by the best experts and it is said to be rich and of good paving quantity. The mine is about eight miles northeast of the Pinetucky gold mines, one of the richest in this section. operated by H. c. Weeden formerly of this city, and 1t is supposed that this Is of the same lead.
 A cotton mill seems to be an assured in- dustry at Jacksonville. Ala, with capital of S200, GOO. J. l.. McComb, who is suc- cessful cotton mill proprietor of South Co. Aao !. lx,o oIo tc understood the capital stock has been fully subscribed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
NEGRO WORKERS TO MEET.
Calls for Meetings On December 3 and
 30 Are Issued.

Through Chairman W. R. Pettiford and Secretary A H. Parker of the Birming- ham Negro Business league. the commit tee on domestic labor, composed of women, has issued call for a mass meeting to be held Wednesday evening, December 8, at o'clock. At this meet ing all persons who do domestic work are invited to be present. The object of the meeting will be to make domestic labor more acceptable.
 A circle will be organized for male and female workers. Addresses will be made and plans for future work adopted. The wife of D. c. Ross is chairman of this committee.
 call for a workers conference on December 30 at 9:3O a. m. has been made by the business league, and the object of this meeting will be to improve and elevate both domestic and public labor
 A negro business league has been formed, and 1t Is composed of the colored business professional and laboring men and women of the Birmingham district. An effort to raise the standard of negro labor is being put forth by this organi- zation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
MUSICAL NOTES.

The choir of St. Mary s-on-the- High lands Is being strengthened by a number of new voices. Miss Gockel. the organist and director has changed the time of tSe regular rehearsal from Saturday night to Thursday, the change being effective this week.
 The choir of St. Pauls church will have a rehearsal next Thursday night when it will take up for study Gounods Troisieme Messe solennelle, which is to be sung on Christmas day. This work is new in Birmingham. Like all of Gounod's festival masses it is full of melodic beau ty and sweeping elimaxes, but, unlike his St. Ceeelia, It is without solos. It is easy music to read. but 1t calls for fine shad- ing, even finer shading than the St. Ceci- lia mass.
 The faculty of the Conservatory of Music viii give a concert on the evening of December 4, and 1t will be assisted on that occasion by Mir. Loder. The pro- gramme will include a Grieg sonota for piano and violin by Miss GockeI and MT. Culman.
 There will be a pupils recital Saturday November 6. Among Mss Gockel's ad- vaneed and exceptionally promising piano pupils, are the following; Miss Reynolds of Anniston, Miss Browder of Livingston,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
TRAINS
 AT THE CROSSINGS
sUPT. srARks DISCUSSES CON- eEsTEp TRAFFIC AND suceEsTs PLAN FOR 2oTH STREET AND ALSO FOR 18TH.

Referring to the interest that Judge Feagin is taking in the question Of grade crossings and his remarks printed in the Age-Herald. concerning the congested condition of railroad traffic in this city, Superintendent B. M. Starkes of the Lou- isville and Nashville said yesterday that 1t was a fact the congestion was greater now that ever before, because general trade was greater. He estimated that the traffic at the Twentieth street crossing was about 25 per cent greater than 1t was a year ago.
 This greater congestion is but one of the many evidences of Birminghams pros- perity and growth" remarked MT. Starks. "It Is not through business that is being handled in the heart of the city, but local business; the business that enters into the development of Birmingham. The switching of the Louisville and Nash Ville's through trains Is done away from the center of travel. If we were to han dle local trains and discharge freight three miles away from the business dis trict the merchants would be put to great inconvenience and expense and they wouldn't stand 1t
 "As I said In an interview few weeks ago." continued MT. Starks. "an easy and inexpensive solution of the Twentieth street problem would be for the street car company and wagons and other vehi- cles to detour into Twenty-first street and cross over the Twenty-f1rst street bridge. If the bridge is not strong enough now 1t could be strengthened for few thousand dollars.
 "At Eighteenth street there should be a viaduct or an under pass. Next to Twentieth street Eighteenth is the most crowded thoroughfare crossing railroad tracks. Abutting property on Eighteenth street would not be injured by viaduct- I believe that some day there will be a viaduct across Twentieth, but for the present the Twenty-flrst street bridge should answer.
 There are fagmen at all of the L. and N. crossings and every care is taken to minimize the danger of accidents. The over or under pass crossings such as England has or just as we find in some large American cities, are the greatest safeguards, of course. But England Is an old and rich country. and in the great American cities grade crossings are be- ing abolished from necessity. Birming ham is yet young and conditions here are peculiar. It will be long time be- fore no-grade crossings will be the rule in this city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were recorded at the court house yesterday.
 Frederick G. Maeke to John V. Coe. part of lot IT. block s1, with improvements, 5000.
 Bessemer Land company to Mrs. Ada M. Winston, lots and 8, block 11S. Besse- mer, S1,000
 Birmingham Warehouse and Transfer company to Milner and Kettig Real Es- tate company, an undivided three-eights interest fin and lots 9, 10. II and 12 sub division A of block 113, s12,000
 Birmingham and Loan association to Jonas schwab company. lots 21 and g. block 14 $2,5o0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
RAISED MUCH MONEY.
Recent Trades Carnival Clears All
 Expenses and Has Surplus.

@fff
 Expenses and Has Surplus.
 The committee which had in charge the Trades Carnival Is now busy checking up the accounts. and the members are great iy pleased that the event was a financial success. The work of securing the ear- niyal attractions for a week was under taken with not cent on hand. to defray the expenses. and the committee will be able to turn over to the Labor Temple fund a neat sum after all expenses have been paid The work of tearing down the temporary carnival buildings and en- trance arch Is now under way.
 Ihe committee desires to extend thanks to the business men and merchants of Birmingham and ali others who assisted in making the carnival a success.
 Those who compose the committee, and to whom largely the success of the event Is due, are D. [. Williams. chairman A. H. Moore, H. A. Markey, W. w. Brad bury. N. H, Randall and P. H. Moore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
convicts for Hire.

Bids will be received by the Board or Revenue of Montgomery County until Monday, December s, 1902. at E o'cioch' for the hire of all persons sentenced to hard labor for the County during the year 1903. for their term of sentence. Bids must be for one price for all. regardless of age. sex or condition. No classification Pay ments to be made quarterly. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Board of Revenue of Montgomery County.
 c. A ALLEN. Clerk. 11-1O-wed-sun-9t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12

Miss Firth of Carlisle. Ky. Miss Denny of Woodlawn. Miss Pelcher of Bessemer, Miss Lottie Coffin, Miss Ellen Linn Mol ton, Miss Wilhelmina Dickerson, Mss Lorna Wilson. Mss Carayella and little Miss Carrie Yates c years old).
 The conservatory Is said to be in a more hourishing condition this season than eyer before in its history
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
MEADE A CANDIDATE.
Clerk of Police Court Will Run for
 City Treasurer.

Captain James T. Meade, clerk of the police court, said last night that he would be a candidate for the position of city treasurer in opposition to the present in- cumbent, G. c. Engstfeld. at the election for city officers to be held by the city council at the first meeting of the board next month.
 It is very probable that other opposing candidates for different positions will an- nounce before the meeting takes place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
ROBBED IN DAY TIME.
Negro FrIghtens Three Women With
 Plstol--No Arrest.

A negro burglar entered the residence of MT. Johnson and MT. Schaber, at Twenty-seventh street and Highland ave- nue Monday about noon and stole a ring and $1O from Mrs. schaber and $9.5O cents from Mrs. Johnson.
 Only three ladies were at the house at the time and the negro frightened them away with pistol which he had in his hand when Mrs. Johnson found him in the dining room. She was frightened left the house the police were telephoned and Mounted Policeman Eagan went to the house and secured description Of the negro and the goods stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
oPELIkA.
Negro Boy In JaII Was Wanted for Another crlme-Reward Paid.

Opelika, November I.-(Special.)- IA few days ago a negro boy robbed the house of another negro in this county and was captured after an all nights chase by a crowd of negroes. On a preliminary trial he confessed. He was bound over and was seen in jail by man who came after some state prisoners and recognized as Pharoh Barrymore. who had escaped while serving out a life sentence. He was turned over to the proper authori- ties and Sheriff Hodge received a reward of $50 which was outstanding for him.
 The Opelika News will give a grand banquet to all of its correspondents at the Cooper hotel Thanksgiving day There will be a large number present and a royal good time is in store for all the fortunate recipients of invitations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12

Stockholders of the Masonic Temple Association will meet at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday, 10th inst, at 8 p. m. Business general and report of Committee on By Laws. N. N. Polk, Sec.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
For Sale.

Complete hosiery mill. on paying basis, capacity 250 dozen per day, half hose and misses ribbed hose; modern min con- struction buildings; full organized force of help in cottages controlled by mill. Mill offered for sale on account of lack of working capital. Ready home market for goods. Write for full particulars if interested, and address Birmingham Hosiery Mills.
 J. A. YATES,
 c. ExUM, Birmingham. Ala Assignees. 11-7-1pt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
AIDS THE POOR.
Half Of 5ijou Receipts Yesterday Are
 Given to Charity.

sHSha W 0tIafltJh
 Through instructions of Manager Jake Wells fifty per cent of the gross sale of seats at the Bijou theatre yesterday afternoon and last night was given to the ladies in charge of the United Char ities of Birmingham. The ladies have had number of tickets to sell and large number were disposed of by them.
 The exact amount has not been made public yet, but 1t will be enough to aid many a poor family during the cold win ter months which are fast approaching, and the poor of Birmingham have cause to thank MT. Wells for his generosity, and the ladies in charge of the charities are indebted to him for aiding them in their noble work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
alds for County conylcts.

Bids for the hire of county convicts of Morgan county for next two years will be received by me. as agent of the court of county commissioners, until December 1, 1902. VIM. E. SKEGGS,
 Probate Judge. Decatur, Ala. 10-29-mo-we-6t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
Mrs. WInalow,s soothInu sxrun.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA- Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and esk for ''Mrs- Winslow's Soothing Syru..' md take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS ftr their CHILDREN WHILE TEErHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It sOC .dS the CHILD. SOlsrENS the ssJMS, ALLAYo all PAIN. CURES WIND CoLIC. and is Tventy-five cents Q bottaA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
DEATHSAND FUNERALS
Death of an Infant.

Gladys Hughes, the infant daughter Of MT. and Mrs. Edward Hughes. died yes terday morning at the residence in Spald- ing. The funeral services will be con ducted this afternoon at o'clock and the interment will be in Elm Leaf ceme- tery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12

e( NS and less success fu1 man says
 e II vi o sly,
 |" That f clio " was born with a gold spoon In his ID ou t h " A nd yet on analysis 1t will be found that this success is largely due to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
Death of a Child.

Little Gertrude Jeffries. the 16-months- old daughter of MT. and Mrs. Frank M. Jeffries of Pratt City died at o'clock this morning. She will be buried this morn- ing at o'clock from the residence on East Highlands, Pratt City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
HALF FARE TO NEW ORLEANS.
Account American Federation of Labor
 Meeting.

New Orleans, November 1922, the Mo- bile and Ohio railroad will sell tickets on November Il and 12 at rate of one fare for the round trip. For particulars in- quire of your home agent or any Mobile and Ohio representatives.
 l1-5-Wed- -fri-su-to-11-l2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12

Wanted-Five experienced Suit and Cloak Salesladies. Apply to Manager Ladies' Department, second floor.
 LOUIS SAKS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
Tl0r Gold Spoon.

There are some men who seem to bo favorites of fortune. They are indus trious, cheerful workers. full to over flowing of the energy of splendid health. and success seems fairly to drop into their hands. It is of such as these that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature Is on each box. 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12

For Sale at a Bargain-Lot 5Oxl9O on Belt Line. Ad- dress Belt, care this office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12

VIII Give Luncheon.-The high school of the city will give luncheon in the armory of the city hall from 3 to o'clock Friday afternoon. The affair will be purely social one, and permission to use the armory has been given by the mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12

Marrl laee Llcenses.-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Miles W. Reid and Mrs. Emma Roper, Rob ert S. Docherty and Marena c. Gould, Hardeman S. Meade and Ava Hardie Bradford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
ANNOUNCEMENT!

Having chosen Birmingham as my permanent residence, I have opened offices at 2O5 Chalifoux Building. and am now prepared, in connection with the
 NORTH AND SOUTH ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, to do general engineering, surveying and construction work
 Laying out of subdivisions, lots, street and sidewalk improvements, sewer work, water works, water powers, masonry and foundations. steel and iron bridges, street, electric and steam railways trestle work, man. ufacturing plants, cotton factories, oil mills.
 Formerly engineer of the Inter national Hydraulic Co.,, 40 Wall St, New York, also engineer for the Mont gomery Water Power Go.
 ETHAN PHILBRICk,
 Civil Engineer,
 8
 2o5 chaIlfoux Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12

Line and half tone cuts. Age-Herald Engraving Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12

suffered for years with distress and pain about the heart after eating. and l have tried a number of doctors without success. While visiting a friend complained. and he recom- mended Ripans Tabules, saying he had suffered for years with the same complaint and was entirely cured. decided after his praise for them to give them a trial, and I did, with great results. After I had used them for about a week or so the distress and heart trouble left me, and now I have regular passage, which I have not had for years.
 At druggista
 The Five-Cent package is enough fer an ordinary sccasion. The family bottle. co centa contains supply fe- a year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12

White Boy sentenced.-Nick Agne- sia, white boy, was yesterday sen fenced to six months hard labor on the streets for several misdemeanors committed while on vacation from the Boys Industrial school at East Lake. He was the best boy in the school and was given a vacation, when, it is claimed, he returned to all his old bad habits.
 Will Meet Frday.--The fire com mittee of the city council will meet at 2:30 o'clock Friday afternoon in the office of the mayor, and the ques- tions which concern the fire depart ment will be discussed. It is not i'm probable that the recent resolution asking the council to purchase addi- tlonal apparatus for the fire depart ment will be brought up and dis cussed.
 Beliamy Released-John Bellamy, the negro who was arrested recently on a charge of murder in connection with the killing of a negro in the Washington hotel some time ago, was released yesterday by Judge Feagin, before whom he was brought for the preliminary hearing. The evidence was not sufficient to warrant his be- ing held. George Browner is also un- der arrest in connection with the af- fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12
"CLEANLINESS IS NAE PRIDE, DIRTS NAE HON. EsTY." COMMON SENSE DICTATES THE USE OF
 SAPOL 10
CITY ITEMS.

Petition In 5ankruptoy.-A petition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday by Jeff Thompson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12

Wanted-E xperienced Wrapping Boys. Apply to Floor Manager. Louis Saks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12

Bronchods. What is itP
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-12

2o5 chaIIfoux Building.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-11-13
MEHERRINI MARRIAGE
Miss Annie S. Price Becomes the Bride
of Mr.. y. X Ward

(special Dispatch to The TicoAs.)
sNEHEERIN, VA. November 1.-THE
Presbyterian Church at this place was
!he scene of one of the prettiest mar
riages of this season to-day. when Miss
Annie S. Price. the daughter of Captain
George D. Price. became the wife of
Mr.. H Ward lumber manufacturer
OF Charlotte county. At 2 O'Clock. the
appointed hour. the ushers filed in as fol-
lows: II. w. Wall and E. W. Dickerson,
T. S! Shackleton and DR.. F. J. Gregory,
a. B. Shackieton and Tehe HALEY. Fol-
lowing closely was he bride, attired in
II beautiful white organdy. carrying a
huge bouquet of chrysanthenums. Rev.
Hugh Henry made them man and wife.
Miss Augusta Won Zech presided at the
organ. and Memberships march was
beautifully rendered The church was
packed to its utmost capacity, and at the
brides request was not decorated. Imme-
diatelv after the ceremony the happy cou-
pie left for the home of the groom. where
a reception viii he rendered them tonight.
The presents were numerous and costly.
which showed the popularity of the cou-
pie The bride and groom Will return here.
tomorrow. and in future will make this
their home.