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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
FAVOR NEW BUILDINGS.
Medical Society Recommends Improve
 ments In Aims House.

The Jefferson County board of health met yesterday morning and recommended that two buildings be erected at the aims house on the Gate City road. None of the details for the buildings were given as .his Is to be left to the county authori- lies.
 The object of the recommendation is to better separate the white and black oc- eupants of the aims house. At present It Is believed they are not sufficiently sep arated and the board thinks 1t would be better to erect other buildings The pres ent ones were built when the county was much smaller and the growing population calls for additional space for its poor and needy.
 Another recommendation made by the board was to employ more nurses at the aims house. At present the white nurses have to wait on the negro inmates fre- quently One of the new buildings will be for white inmates and one for black
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18

%%-e-<>~%%~->&<-1 bers of the association, but Prof. J. H. Phillips. superintendent of the city schools, stated that he had received mo- tice from Mayor Drennen late the night before trat it was impossible for him to be present. Professor Phillips stated in the beginning of his address welcoming the association: "I am not the Mayor Of Birmingham-in fact, l am not even an Alderman. And I regl ct very much that Mayor Drennen found it impossible to be here today. Late last nig.:t I received pote stating that the Mayor would not be able to be here this morning. My sup position is that our Mayor discovered that the majority of our members are ladies, and those who know our Mayor are not surprised that pefcre sunlight this morning he started for the woods It devolvcs upon me. therefore, to say a few wor6s ir his place. What he would say I know not, but I know I speak his sentiments when I say that he would give hearty welcome to the educational workers of Alatama. He would say to you that you had the keys of the city, and that llc BdtSS NtlN NPN'i a'iN VII N'i~A'' was written, Enter in
 Prof. Phillips spoke briefly of the thrift and progress of Birmingham and hoped that these elements would enter into the spirit of the association.
 The address of welcome was responded to by Prof. O. D. Smith of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn. Prof Smith stated that he had expected to re- spond to an address by the mayor and not to one by his co-worker, Prof Phil lips, and added that he would have to change his intended response along other lines as Prof. Phillips had said about what he intended saying. He spoke briefly of the wonderful progress and development of Birmingham. recalling time about thirty years ago when he vis- ited "Township IS, range 3. population 1OOo," and which Is now known as Bir- mingham He stated that he was glad to know that Birmingham's facilities for education had increased in proportion to its phenomenal growth.
 Prof D. P. Christianberry then made a brief talk. calling attention to the fact that good citizenship depended upon the good teachers of the state and stated that 1t was necessary for teachers to be thoroughly fitted to fill the responsible positions they were called upon to fill.
 A resolution was offered by Prof. Cid dens that the order of business be as shown by the programme. and 1t was adopted. Prof. Giddens also presented another resolution providing that those on the programme to read an article on any subject and who were absent or not prepared, that the subject be not post poned until another day for discussion. This was alos adopted.
 The first paper on the programme, "Psy-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18

chology of Attention" by Mrs. c. R. Squire of Florence. was passed on ac- count of the absence of Mrs. Squire, but was discussed briefly by Prof. J. B. Gun ningham
 The afternoon session began with the discussion of "The Best Method of Teach- ing Reading" Miss Ora " Cowan of Mo- bile and Miss Susie Hale of Flomaton each presenting well prepared and thoughtful papers on the subject The question was discussed informally by several of those present but along the line as outlined in the arguments of Miss Cowan and Miss Hale.
 Probably the most entertaining sub ject and certainly one in which more in- terest was manifested was the Kinder garten," presented by Miss Virginia Fairfax of Mobile and Miss Maud Lind say of Florence. These two young la dies have given much attention and study to this class of educational work and handled the subject in a confident and thorough manner
 Last night the association was address ed by the Rev. R. l.. Neal Anderson, pas tor of the First Presbyterian church of Montgomery. The Rev MT. Anderson was introduced by Prof D. P Christen- berry. and said in part: "The represen- tatives of the public schools of this great State are the representatives of the peo- pie of the State of Alabama. We boast of our great mineral resources and the recognition of which has opened a new era for our State But after all, here in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
HAS NEW PRISON HOUSE.
Sloss-Sheffld Company Is Making lm-
 provements at Coalburg.

The Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Com pany has completed a temporary prison for its convict labor at It's F mine at Coalburg. Superintendent Culverhouse reports the health there good
 By August l the Southern Railway Company promises to be operating its road to the Sheffield new mine at Flat Top in Jefferson county, about fif- teen miles from Coalburg and three and half miles south of Littleton. Immedi- ately upon the completion of this piece of road all of the convict labor will be removed to Flat Top. The company ex- poets its output there to be between 12O0 and 1400 tons a day.
 After the convlcts leave Coalburg F mine will be worked with free labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
REACHES $1oo,ooo MARK.
Permit Issued for Erection of New
 Hillman Hospital.

Over $1O0,00o worth of building permits have already been taken out at the city engineers office at the city hall this month The permit for the new Hillman Hospital was issued yesterday. It is to cost S5OO00 and will be four stories above the ground.
 W. c. Agee 6 Co. were granted permit to erect one-story corrugated iron ware house on Twenty-fourth street and Morris Avenue. It Is to cost $6S00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18

dents for College?" Paper. Prof. c. c. Thach of the Alabama Polytechnic Ir- stitute Auburn; paper, Prof. T. w. Palmer, of the University of Alabama.
 Systematic Study for Teachers During the School Year" Paper. Prof. D. P. Christenberry of the Southern Univer- sity, Greensboro; discussion Superinten- dent j. H. Foster of Tuscaloosa.
 Industrial Training" Paper, Presi- dent r. NJ Peterson of the Girls Indus trial School. Montevallo; paper, Mrs. R, D. Johnston, Birmingham.
 Agriculture as a Science" Paper, Prof J. F. Duggar of the Alabama Poly technic Institute, Auburn; discussion Principal J. A. Duncan of the Southwest ern Alabama Agricultural School, Ever green.
 Enrolment of members.
 Election of officers for ensuing year.
 AFTERNOON, 3:SO O'CLOCK. Round Tables
 Topic, "The Best Method of Teaching Arithmetic" Superintendent I. w. Hill cf Gadsden; Prof. l.. P. Giddens of the Southern University, Greensboro; Super intcndent P. w. Hedges of GTeenville; Principal s. c. Pelham of Annis- ton: Miss Cornelia Blake of Anniston. end others.
 Topis, English Grammar Miss Flori- bel Brown of the High School. Birming- ham; Pref c. W. Daugette of the State Normal School. Jacksonville, and others.
 Enrolment of members
 EVENING, S:30 O'CLOCK.
 Address. "Scuthern Educational Move ment." Rev. Edgar c. Murphy of Mont gomery
 Address, Hon. John W. hbercrombie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
TWO BIG DEALS IN DIRT.
industrial Company Buys the Former
 Home of Medical College.

The Birmingham Industrial Company made two large real estate purchases yesterday amounting to about s45,OOO. One of them was the old Birmingham Medical College on Twenty-first street and First alley. The sum paid was s3O.000 This was formerly the property of Charles c. Harrison and wife.
 The other property was purchased from Caldwell Bradshaw for the sum of SIS, 900. It is situated on the west side of Twen- tieth street and First alley. It faces twenty feet on Twentieth street and one hundred feet on the alley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
DIES OF HEART FAILURE,
Went to Bed in Good Health and Ex.
 pired In a Few Minutes.

Ten minutes after Henry c. Green went to bed Monday night he was a corpse. Heart failure was the cause When his wife went to the bed just before retiring she found him dead. while just a few minutes before he had seemingly been in good health and talking to her.
 Green lived at 210Sh Second avenue. He was 55 years old. The funeral was conducted yesterday afternoon at S:3o o'clock from Gaudin & Co.'S parlors and the interment was in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
A GOOD TOWE

Is always in demand, whether 1t comes around forty-eight pounds of the best patent flour. or Is bought at five cents a yard. A good many people would rather get a sixty-inch towel out of the sack their -four comes in than buy the towel at the dry goods store, and that is why every forty-eight pound sack of "Clifton" is packed in regular toweling. Ask your grocer for Clifton" in the towel sack. Bransford Mills. Owensboro, Ky
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
HE twenty-frst annual convention
 of the Alabama Educational As-

\ sociation began yesterday morn- ing at the First Baptist church. large number of teachers were present, many of whom stand high in the educational work of the state. From the time the con- vention was called to order until adjourn lnent late in the afternoon great interest was manifested, and at times much spir- ited discussion was indulgod in, ard wit and reparte would occasionally flash back and forth to add, as Mary Johnston would say, n dash of cayenne" to the pro- cecdings
 The meeting was called to order prompt ly at 1O:30 o'clock by first wee president of the association, D. F. Christenberry, of the Southern University, Greensboro, who acted in the place of Prof Jacob Fornoy, president of the state associa- ton. It was expected that Professor For ney would be present but a communica- tion received by MT. w. C. Wilson, chair man of the executive committee, stated that he was detained at home cn ac- count of illness, but that he hoped to be pre eaent at the meetings before the final adjournment Thursday. The proceedings of the convention were opened by prayer by the Rev L. c. Branscomb, who plead- cd earnestly and elcquently for divine blessings and divine guidance upon the meeting.
 It had beer given out anG was cn the programme that Mayor W. M. DrenEen would be present and welcome the mem
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18


 this association are gathered the forces that are the most potent factors In the development of our State. There are no other factors, outside of the church, that work in our people. of such great import ance as the work represented by you. The building of the Isthmian canal means more to Alabama, perhaps than any other State In the Union; the adoption of the new constitution means a better civic life for our people of Alabama, but brains and character are far more valua- ble than all of these. The best thing that the new constitution has done for Alabama is the provision for education and the recognizing of the value of the public school system. Statistics show that the States which are doing the most for education are the States where there is the largest appropriation for the cause, from local taxation, and while under the new constitution we secured only 10 per cent tax, 1t has been a great. ad- vance,"
 The Rev. MT Anderson discussed at some length the advantages of the new constitution with regard to better school system throughout the State. He stated that he was glad that the new constitu- tion had removed all taint of politics from the State institutions of learning and said he hoped that the first man who tried to inject politics into these institu- tons would be branded as an enemy to the public.
 After the Rev. MT. Anderson concluded his address an informal reception was held by the association at the Hillman.
 Thursday afternoon, through the courte- sy of the Commercial Club, the associa- ton will be rendered a trolley ride over the city.
 The programme of the association today will be:
 MORNING, g O'CLOCK.
 Do Our Public Schools Prepare Stu dents for Life?" Paper, Hon. John T. Ashcraft of Florence; paper President nf Howard College East
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
Interestinu Law Points,


 The record In the case is so voluminous that it will take several days to care fully read the bill, answer and aff- davits. Some very close and interesting law points will have to be decided, pecially on the question of title. and 1t will take a week two to read and study the authorities cited during the ar gument It will be many months before the Supreme Court ever renders a final cree In the case and in the meantime 1t Is probable the Seaboard will make some friendly arrangement with the Frisco system, the new owners of the Belt, so 1t can commence work on It's tracks.
 The concluding argument was made yesterday by MT. E. K. Campbell on be- half of the Seaboard. The first argument was made by MT. Walker Percy for the Seaboard. He was followed by MT. E. H. Cabaniss and Mir. Alex T. London for the Belt Line.
 MT. Campbell In his argument made an exhaustive review of the authorities bearing on the points at issue holding that under the facts of the case and the weight of the authorities that the in- junction should be dissolved. He dis- cussed the claim of the Belt line to a 26-foot strip in a certain street and said that the deed of the Elyton Land Com pany to it, under which this strip was attempted to be conveyed. was too vague for the strip ever to be located.
 Dedicated to Public.
 He contended that the Elyton Land Company, having dedicated the streets to the public use. had no title left which they could convey to a railroad giving 1t an absolute right of way in a public street. and said that If the Elyton Land Company had the right to convey to the Belt Line a 26-foot strip for tracks. that they would have as much right to con- vey the whole street for the uprpose of railroad right of way.
 At the conclusion of his argument Chancellor Carmichael announced that he would take the matter under advisement. The argument has attracted a good deal of attention among attorneys. Dur ing MT. Campbells argument several came in the court room to listen to him. In fact, during the whole argument which has lasted three days. various law yers have from time to time been pres ent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18

The ErsweIl Company, Funeral Directors and Embalmers Phone 1902.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
Early Trial Failed.

They endeavored when the hearing first cpme up to enter into an agreement with the attorneys for the Belt Line for an early trial of the issues, but the Belt Line attorneys would not agree to this proposition. Something was said by them at the time about not wanting to railroad the case through. As the Belt Line has changed ownership since this first hear ing, and is now in hands supposed to be friendly to the Seaboard, It is not gen. orally thought that an early hearing by the Supreme Court is as greatly desired by the Seaboard as 1t was at first when the fight promised to be to a finish.
 While none of the attorneys in the case will admit 1t, or perhaps are not in q po- stion to know, it Is reported that the present litigation will go on simply to ob tain decree establishing the respective rights of the Seaboard and Belt Line, so that the owners of each VII be enabled 10 know where they are att in making joint traffic arrangements or other bust noss connections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
MI, t K Campbell Makes Con- cIuding Argument Against Belt
CASE NOW UNDER AOVISEMENT
VIII Be Probably Several Months Be- fore 1t Reaches Supreme Court. Agreement Effected Between
 the Seaboard and Frisco.

Argument was concluded yesterday in the motion of the seaboard Air Line to have the injunction dissolved which was issued against it by Chancellor Car michael at the instance of the Belt Line and which restrained the Seaboard from laying any tracks on the rights of way granted to 1t by the city and county au- thorities. Chancellor Carmichael took the case Inder advisement, and it will be some time in all probability before a de- cree is rendered.
 Che thing at least Is certain-the case will not get to the Supreme Court in time to be decided at the present term, which adjourns this month. The Seaboard's at torneys at the tune the motion to dissolve the Injunction was made were very anxious for a prompt decision, as their client was tied hand and foot by the in junction, and could not take any steps towards laying tracks at this end of the line
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18
MORNING. q O'CLOCK.

Do Our Public Schools Prepare Stu dents for Life?" Paper, Hon. John T. Ashcraft of Florence; paper, President F. M. Roof of Howard College, East Lake. General discussion.
 Do Our Public Schools Prepare Stu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-18

soelation began yesterday morn-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-31
GERMANY AND THE OPEN DOOR.

London the that the of the United
been sounding that Germany to its willingness
maintaining "open door China The reply alleged
effect that while Germany approves the
open door policy she will oppose anything Russia really de-
much uneasness the British cap
the attitude of the Kaiser indicated by the
probably apocypa credited his minister foreign affairs
Really, there occasion for alarm While it very likely
communicated with that of Germany concerning
policy China is decidedly improbable of the
lined London dispatches has been given Were such reply
actually however would nothing than
furnish additional proof the already accepted fact that Emperor
William is much given to international Irritation
He may throw few bouquets the Gar he pleases
neither their fragrance will change conditions the far
Russia and France stand together policy China Against them
arayed England and Japan bound by formal treaty
the open door and supporting them but without any enangng M
the United States which holds the balance power
resolved on the maintenance of the open door,
Russia has displayed friendly spirit toward this country
uncomfortable that this her should
the folly of forcing align ourselves with nations
her in order that may protect American interests China
Whatever be the real of Germany
ute effect the way changing the American policy the
open door,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-31
CUMBERLAND.

The open season for trout fishing will
be begun tomorrow and In anticipation
OF sport the fishermen are preparing for
early expeditions tomorrow.
There are now five members of the St.
Onge family OF Manville, Cumberland,
sick at the hospital.for contagious dis
eases, there being two young men and
two little girls there as patients, while
the mother and a nurse are caring for
them. IL Is probable there will be other
patients from the same family. This Is
the largest number OF cases ever I'm the
town at one time since the beginning of
the epidemic.
The Beading Circle OF the Catholic In
stitute association will hold an entertain
ment which will include the trial scene
from the Merchant % Venice" at the
hall of the institute 81 the evening of
April "a.
This evening at the Catholic Institute
at valley Falls will take place the last
tournament I'm the Tri-Association league,
between teams representing the Catholic
Institute association and the Young Men =
Catholic association OF Holy Trinity
parish II the Catholic Institute teams
win the association has an excellent
chance for winning the championship OF
the association.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-31
IN SOCIETY

Easter Monday was ushered in this
morning with an abundance Of clear skies
and bright prospects. which gladdened
the hearts of those who ace to entertain
this evening
The big reception and ball TO be given
at the Trocadero by DR.. and Mrs. James
T. Sullivan this evening for the Phi
Kappa of Brown promises to equal any
social event ever given in this state
Mrs. III. Martin Brown and Miss Brown
give a dance to about 100 people al the
Agawam Hunt club this evening.
Mrs. Moore. wife of Rev Edward c.
Moore, gave a musicale at her home on
Diman Place this afternoon.
An interesting event is scheduled at the
Art club for Ladies' afternoon on Thurs
day. when Prof. f. c. Delabarre. Of
Brown. will be the guest and speaker OF
the afternoon.
Mrs. George c. Nightingale gives a
luncheon on Wednesday.
Mr.. Tom Crosby. professor of elocution
at Brown university, will entertain q
number OF society people with a reading
OF Hamlet at the home of Mrs. Herbert
T.. Hinkley on Wedne sday evening.
The engagement OF Miss Marian Butter
worth OF this city TO Mr.. Robert s En-
erson of Pawtucket was announced yes
terday.
number OF prominent social events
are booked for the Eloise. both I'm the i'm
mediate and not far distant future.
This evening the class known as Mr..
and Mrs. Howard N. Hilton's private
class, under Miss Annie May Wallace.
will come TO brilliant close with a re-
ception and dancing.
on the nth Miss Wallace will give her
annual Ass mbly," which will be a large
and brilliant affair.
ON Wednesday evening at the Eloise
will occur the annual recital given by the
pupils OF Mrs. Abbie Shepardson- Nauck,
and as 400 invitations have been issued
for the event IL promises to be an ex-
ceedingly brilliant affair.
The Rhode Island Bar association will
meet at the Eloise tomorrow evening,
when an elaborate dinner will be served.
Al the coming meeting of the Church
| mans club. at the Eloise I'm May the dis
| tnguishcd guests OF honor and speakers
| will be Bishop Potter of New York and
Joseph Jcm rson, the great actor.
| The Emhrcaso club OF this city Will give
! a largo whist at the Trocadero ON Tues
| day afternoon, from TO 5.
The season at Mrs. Spinks dancing
academy will close next week with special
features I'm connection with each class.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-03-31
Indian 0ratory in Washington.

Several orations I'm the Sioux language
were delivered a few months ago before
the senate committee on Indian affairs.
The orators We're Thunder Hawk. full
blooded sioux. and four other chiefs, who
are in Washington TO protest against the
leasing of a portion of their reservation.
Thunder Hawk and his brother chiefs
were participants I'm the Custer massacre.
After that tragic episode they fed To the
British domnions. where they remained
for six years. finally returning To the
United states and surrendering 90 the
military authorities. Since then they have
lived upon their reservation I'm peace and
quiet When, I'm the presence OF the
senator's on the Indians affairs committee,
Thunder Hawk was asked Co state his
protest the old warrior. not I'm the least
abashcd ana with his leonino features as
cmotionless as N moulded In clay. arose
with his arms elapsed. For almost a min
ute he stood In silence. and then. I'm his
deep. cultural voice he began Go speak.
As he progressed he added appropriate
gestures 30 his words. making a unique
picture. When his speech was translated
u was found 10 be logical and concise
presentation of the Indians position with
out any norid rhetoric The other chiefs
proved 10 be- equally good spcechmakers.
The interesting part OF the incident o.
that the orations of the Indians won their
case They are 30 be protected I'm keeping
their reservation shington
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