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The age-herald., 1902-03-10
ELKS GETTING
 READY FOR CIRCUS
HUGE POSTERS ADVERTISING AZ. FAIR SPREAD OVER THE TOWN. MOST PROMINENT MEMBERS TO DO STUNTS IN RING.

Preparations for the Elks Circus which will be held at Seventeenth street and Second avenue March 20, 21 and 22 are being pushed forward rapidly by the committee. During the last few days the posters advertising the show have at- tracted much attention. Within a short time the erection of the tent will began.
 The circus promises to pc one of the most amusing and unique of all enter tainments given by the popular Hello Bill' order. Many features absolutely new and novel will be introduced Many of the most prominent citizens of the county will take part and do stunts in the big ring.
 Although no definite programme has been arranged for the three nights it has been decided in a general way that the shows will follow as nearly as pos- sible the Ideas of circus managers, in so far as the general outline goes A big first part will be followed by a concert.
 Among the Elks who will parade under the tent and do stunts are Mayor w. M. Drennen. MT. August Schllinger, MT. B. M. Allen, Captain Frank O'Brien, Mir. Paul Gilardoni, MT. Harry Jones, Nh. John ONeill. Mir. c. s. Simmons. MT. Walter Moore, MT. A. J. Hall, MT. Peter Houppert MT. c. p. McGlemery, Dr. Ed. Drennen and others.
 The local talent will De assisted Dv members of the Harris Nickle Plate shows, which circus has been spending the winter in Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
TO CONSIDER CITY
 GOVERNMENT MATTER
Citizens of North Birmingham Called to Assemble In Mass Meet
 Ing Tonight.

Citizens living in the corporate limits of North Birmingham are called to meet in a mass meeting at Jackson and Wha- lev streets, on Twenty-first avenue, at 7:3O o'clock tonight, for the purpose or adopting some methods or rules by which the municipal election for Mayor and five Aldermen can be harmonized. The call is made by Mir James M. Russell and other citizens.
 The following resolutions will be off, fered for consideration at the meeting:
 Resolved, First - That we in mass meeting assembled do hereby resolve that we will be bound by the rules and meth- ods herein described, and pledge our selves to do all in our power to carry out the same to the best of our ability.
 Second-That we as citizens in mass meeting assembled divide the corporate limits of North Birmingham into five subdivisions, to be known as the First, Second, Third, Fourth and Fifth wards; the First ward to start at the northern boundary of the corporate limits and ex- tend south to Fourth avenue; the Second ward to run to the Southern Railroad: the Third ward to run to the creek; the Fourth ward to run to Twenty-first ave- nue; the Fifth ward to run to the cor porate limits of Birmingham - Seven teenth avenue.
 Third-That we now recommend that each ward call a meeting for Wednes- day night for the purpose of nominating A candidate for each ward for Alderman.
 Fourth-That we now resolve to go into an election by ballot to nominate candidate for Mayor, and the candidate receiving the majority of the votes cast shall be declared our choice as the can didate for Mayor of North Birmingham, to be elected for term of two years er until his successor Is elected or quail fled with the Board of Aldermen.
 Fifth-That a committee be appointed to see that the tickets or votes are pre- pared and ready for the election on the 18th of March. 1902.
 Sixth-To do such other business as may be proper in the premises.
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
NEGROSUFFERS FROM
 DANGEROUS WOUND
Found by Policeman and Is Unable to Give Account of Himself-con-
 dieting Stories.

With blood flowing from a long gash over his forehead and too weak to walk an unknown negro was found near the Drummond stable last night at Il 50 o'clock by passing policeman. The ne- gro was removed to the office of Dr. Lull at Second avenue and Nineteenth street. An examination by Dr. Luil showed the wound to be very dangerous, and after the flow of biod was stopped the man was removed to St. vincent's s hospital At an early hour this morning his recovery was considered doubtful
 Behind the discovery of the negro are two conflicting stories as to the causes of the wound. One story told the police man was that the negro fell down stair way over the stable and cut his head. Another story is told by negro giving his name as W. c. Speights. He says the man is named Walter, and that he is under sentence in the city chaingang
 Speights says the negro Walter had lived over the stable before being arrest ed, and last night had called there to get some clothing While talking with several negroes he began a dispute with Robert Ranson, another negro. The lat ter hit him with a broom and knocked him down stairs.
 The wounded negro was in such a con- 1ition he could not tell his name or the story of his injuries. Policemen Dura- nus and Parks are working on the case.
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
NEGROES TO HAVE
 AN INNING TODAY
BOARD OF REGISTRARS WILL GIVE A DAY TO THE BLACKS WEEK.

Today is the last day in several weeks that the board of registrars of Jefferson county will be found at the courthouse registering voters. The board will devote today to considering the claims of negroes who wish to register, and after today it will adjourn for a week in order to give the members time to attend to their private affairs. They will then hold i've day sessions at East Lake, Avondale and Woodlawn and the other towns in the county. Later they will again sit at the courthouse.
 It is expected that a large crowd of negroes will be on hand today endeavor- ing to register. So far only 49 have sue ceeded in getting on the list. Many of the negroes think that the board will not sit today, for as they have come up to register they were told, in cases where they could not qualify according to the standard required, to come back today and their cases would be considered. The board has been in such a rush registering white voters that it did not have time to styp to investigate doubtful cases.
 Probably not over a hundred negroes will succeed in qualifying as voters. The total numter registered to date, both white and black, is 4750.
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
MUSICIANS READJUST
 SCHEDULE OF RATES

engagements the same day are secured the price is $5. and for three engagements the same day-morning, afternoon and night-the rate per man is $7.
 Under the head of garden dances the scale now reads this way:
 Section S. East Lake, North Birming- ham, or any other resort: Single after noon, three hours, s3.5O; single night, three hours, 8 50; extra per hour, s1; af- ternoon and night combined, six hours. $6; weekly engagements, six night three hours each, $16; six afternoons. three hours per day, S16; six afternoons and nights combined, six hours per day, s21
 Orchestra players of the association complain of a falling off in dance and reception engagements this season. They say that many persons who used to em- ploy white musicians now employ negro bands.
 The roster of the association follows:
 Frank Arrico, A. L. Bries, James Brown F. A. Chase, ". A. Chase, W. H. Crumrine, John Calman, Oliver Chalfoux, R. Douthwaite. Philip Ehrler, M. D.. Friedman, Fred L. Grambs B. Gucken- berger, Harry M. Gammell, John F. Har- rington, George E. Hater, Arthur Hay, George Haskins, Grand Hoke, J. w. Horton E. E. Huston, George P. Jackson. l.. G. Joseph, J. J Judge, F. B. Jamison, W. J. Jones, M. D. Linnehan, IF. D. Me- Carthy, Phil Memoli, Prosper Montana, Joseph Montana, Ernest Motte, John Me- Crorie, w. R. McDuffie, Harry s. Moran, John Nara, George c. Openshaw, J. A. OpenshaV, W. D. Pitts, James Richard son, Fred Romei, M. Q. Romeo, Rudolph Richter, William Shropshire, Charles Schoening, Charles Thiemonge, John W. Walwork, T. B. Weaver, Ezra Wyatt.
 The following are honorary members:
 Phil Coscinsky. Miss Lottle H. Coffin. Mrs. Bessie O'Brien Hundley of hTnts- vile, Miss Ethel Dufre Houston, Leon Friedman, P. Houppert, Richard F. John- ston, Emiel Lesser, Frank P. O'Brien. August Schillinger, W. H. Westcott. T. Williams.
 The officers are Frank Arrico, presi- dent; w. A. Chase, vice president; M. E. Linnehan, secretary and treasurer.
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
MUSIC FURNISHED FOR GERMANS IS NOW MORE EXPENSIVE AND THERE IS A SMALL ADVANCE FOR CATHOLIC MASSES.

The Musicians' Protective Association Of Birmingham. affiliated with the Ma uonal League of Musical Unions. has re- gently adopted a revised scale of prices, which in some cases makes a slight ad- vance as comparied with the old scale.
 According to the scale which had been In effect up to March, 1902. germans came under section 1. along with balls parties. and receptions, fixing a rate of s1 per hour' no engagement to be less than $s per man. In the new scale germans come under an added section which fixes the charge at S4 per man. The extra is. s1 per hour after three hours.
 There is a small advance for Catholic masses. The old scale read g for masses and 50 cents for rehearsals while the new scale heads 8 with one rehearsal; extra rehearsals 50 cents. Other church music remains the same, which Is S2 for all services.
 Concert prices have gone up from $2. 50 to S.
 Fairs at night used to cost $s for four hours work. and the price now is S3 for three hours.
 The new scale for commencement or business college exercises has been re- vised so as to read:
 Section 4, session. not to exceed three hours, $3 with banquet not later than 12 p. m., $4; after 12 o'clock extra per hour, S; morning and afternoon, or after noon and night, $5 morning. afternoon and night combined, s7.
 The price for merchantile openings Is now B for three hours work, as against 2.50 by the old schedule. Where two
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
DRUNKEN SPREE
 ENDS IN KILLING
JOHN JACKSON FATALLY SHOT BY UNKNOWN NEGRO IN A HOUSE NEAR THE ROBERTSON MINING CAMP.

While engaged in a drinking spree with several other negroes in a house near the Robertson mining camp, beyond Red mountain, John Jackson, a negro miner, was shot and killed Sunday morning about 1;9O o'clock. The name of the ne- gro who did the shooting is not known. He made his escape after the homicide.
 Details of the shooting are meager, but from information received at the office of Chief of Police Austin it appears that a party of negroes were in the house drinking and otherwise carousing when a dispute arose over some unimportant matter.
 In the dispute Jackson took a prominent part when one of the negroes grabbed him about the shoulders. At the same time another negro drew a pistol and fired at him. More than one shot was fired and when the crowd quieted it was found that Jackson was fatally shot, and several negroes were missing.
 Coroner Paris will organize jury and start an investigation this morning.
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
MUSICAL NOTES.
Exceptionally Fine Rendition of Web. CTS Celebrated Mass-RehearsaIs

Webers celebrated music in G was sung at St Paul's church in exceptionally fine style yesterday In vigor and evenness of attack and in expression the chorus was at its best Mrs. Guckenberger sang as an offertory: 70 Salutaris," with beautiful musical setting by G. Moderati.
 After the services at St. Pauls the choir rendered for rehearsal of Haydn's Imperial mass. There will be another rehearsal of this great work next Thurs day night.
 MT. Guckenberger is having four festi- val chorus rehearsals every week-two full rehearsals and two part rehearsals. The chorus is about the same in numbers this year as last, something like 160 voices. but in point of balance it Is the best that MT. Guckenberger has ever brought together. It rarely happens in volentary choirs or festival choruses that each part has the right number to bal ance with the others. The ideal propor- tions are: Sopranos and bases equal in number, altos and tenors equal in num- Der and about 75 per cent less than the other two parts. This year there are 46 sopranos, 36 altos, 35 tenors and A bases.
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
IT ONLY THE START. Will be Some Time Before New Meth odist Church Is Erected.

The signing of the contract for the lot at Twelfth street and Eleventh avenue for the site of new Methodist church, the congregation of which will De formed on the southside during the next few m months. was only the beginning of the movement to establish a fashionable church in that part of the city by the Methodist
 The purchase of the lot will be reported to the board of stewards of the First Methodist church at their meeting next month.
 It will be several months before any further definite action will be taken by those interested in the movement. It is the idea that unless large congregation can be formed no building will be placed on the lot for some time to come.
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
CAPT. ROBSON LEAVES
 FOR WASHINGTON
VIII Go Before Committee to Press His Claims for Retirement
 from the Navy.

Capt. Richmond P. Hobson, U. s. N, who has been the guest of Hon. J. A. Van Hoose for the past two days left Birmingham for Washington yesterday afternoon at 4:10 o'clock When he reaches the national capital he will prob- ably go before the committee to which the bill for his retirement has been re- ferred.
 During the latter part of next month Captain Hobson will return to this city and deliver a lecture for the benefit of new church which is to be started within short time. The date for this lecture has not been decided
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
BILLIARDS PAL TO
 BE TRIED TODAY
Charged With Larceny-He Was in the Plot to Escape But Was
 Too Fat.

The case of A. J. Sumner who Is charged with larceny from the person Is set for trial today in the Criminal Court. Sumner is generally known as a partner of George Bulard one of the men who escaped from the county jail with Frank Duncan on January 20. Sumner Is about thirty years old and quite stout.
 1t was thought at the time of the es- cape that he was in the conspiracy ana intended to leave with the others but found that he was too fat t6-get through the small space sawed out in the window, so decided from necessity to remain be- hind.
 Sumner and Bullard were jointly in- dicted on charge of robblng a man in a saloon in Bessemer last September. Bull lard is still at liberty and will not be on hand today to testify for or against his "pardner."
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
WILL FINISH THIS WEEK.
Making Rapid Progress In Paving
 Twenty-first Street.

Work on the laying of vitriied brick pavement on Twenty-nrst street is pro- gressing rapidly and may be completed this week. The street is paved from Eighth avenue. North. to Fourth avenue.
 From Fourth avenue to First avenue the dirt has been removed and the street is ready for the foundation of crushed rock and cement This work will begin today. The new track from First to Second avenue mas been put in. but work has not comm enced on the switches which have to be put in at Third avenue.
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
Buggy Smashed in Runaway.

In runaway a horse belonging to Daniel Bowman, negro man, smashed a buggy to which it was hooked yester- day afternoon near Second avenue and Twenty-frst street. The negro had left the horse standing, when the animal be- came frightened and ran.
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
Arrested on Two Charoes.

J. T. Mullen, a white man, was arrested Saturday night on the charges of dis charging firearms within the city limits and assault with a weapon. The police men making the charges were Brown and Maloney. They claim Mullen fired into a negro house.
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
The Ramsay-Reilly Engineering an,
 Construction Company.

Supervision of mines. land railroad. mine surveying and structural work of all kinds solicited.
 Have unusual facilities for placing min eroi properties; will value and sell min eral-carrying lands for the usual com mission.
 Office 20A First Ave. Phone 9
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
Changes Beats of Night Shift.

A general change in the assignment of policemen to beats on night duty was made last night by Chief Austin. Nearly every member of the morning watch, or the watch from midnight to midday, was affected by the new order.
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
OruanIzed Federal Union.

A Federal Labor Union Of wage earn CTS who have no unions of their crafts In Birmingham was organized at Dunker's 8 Hall yesterday morning. It will be com- posed of bookkeepers, stenographers, col- lectors, newspaper writers. agents. ce- ment workers delivery men and num- Der of other workers who wish to join In the general movement for the betterment of conditions and wages. Officers were elected and a delegation sent to the Trades Council. It is> launched with bright prospects.
 The Walters Union No. PSI met at Dunkers Hall last night and received four new members and transacted con- siderable important business. This is a growing and enthusiastic local and Is rap idly getting up Union House" cards in the different restaurants.
 Bartenders' Union No. 24S held largely attended meeting and transacted much important business. The meeting was at Bricklayers' Hall.
The age-herald., 1902-03-10

I lost my appetite, my bowels failed to move, I could not sleep and felt altogether bad. A friend knew of something by his own ex- perience that would fit my case to a T. He told me of Ripans Ia bules and what they were doing for him. bought some and found they were just what neded.
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
At druggists.

At druggists. The Five-Cent package is enough for an ordinary occasion. The family bottle. 60 cents. contains a supply fo- year.
The age-herald., 1902-03-10
TRADES COUNCIL ELECTS THREE MEN
 ID GO ID SELMA Delegates to the Convention of State Federation of
 Labor CHOOSE SERGEANT AT ARMS Meeting to be Held In Selma Regard Ing Political Movement Launched Among Labor UnIons-Me-
 ehanics at Worlds Fair.
CHOOSE SERGEANT AT ARMS

The Birmingham Trades Council met in regular session yesterday afternoon at Bricklayers' Hall. with large attend ance. Although considerable business was transacted the session was shorter than usual closing at o'clock when the reg ular hour is 5.
 One of the most important matters was the election of delegates to represent the council at the Selma convention Of the Alabama State Federation of Labor. Three were selected, J. H. Leath. J. H. F. Mosley and H. N. Randall. The names of R. E. L. Connally and F. x. Wald- horst were also balloted on but the three named received the largest vote J. H. Leath Is state organizer and member of the Typographical Union, J. H. F. Mos- ley is manager of the Labor Advocate and member of the Typographical Union. H. N. Randall Is the secretary of the council and member of Carpenters Un- ion No. 75.
 Credentials Received.
 Credentials were received and delegates obligated as follows
 Bartenders No. 24S--Champ Yeargin. Jimmie Foster.
 Carpenters and Joiners' No. 1O1o-J. M. Snelgrove, N. J. Rousa, A. Anderson, J. F. D. Jackson, J. B. Guthery.
 Carpenters District Council-W. A. Harris.
 Horseshoers No. 1O1-F. W. Lloyd.
 Federal Labor Union--N p. Johnson. c. s. Brooks, B. W. Brumley, H. J. Bowls. Edwin Pluck.
 Elected Sergeant at Arms.
 The office of sergeant-a arms was de- clared vacant and A. H. Harris elected to fill the unexpired term
 The special committee on political ac- ton reported that several meetings had been held, that line of procedure had been mapped out, and asked the council for an appropriation for stationery and stamps to carry on correspondence with other labor bodies looking to united ac- ton. A probable meeting in Selma at the same time as the convention of the State Federation was mentioned as part of the plan. No details were given. The coun- cil voted the appropriation.
 F. k. Lockman of St. Louis, vice pres ident of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers was present and made a brief but meaty talk. He Is in the South in the interest of his organiza- ton. He told of the efforts that are be- ing made to make the work on the Lou isiana Purchanse Exposition at St. Louis thoroughly union and advised all me chanics to stay until at least May 15. About 1SO,OOO mechanics will be required to accomplish the task and only about 1sOOO have as yet gone to work He was heartily applauded
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The Law of the Road.

Any driver of a vehicle NEE ting
any other vehicle on road or bridge,
shall reasonably drive to the right,
if the width thereof will permit, 30
that they may pass each other with
out interference. And when a
vehicle is overtaken by another
vehicle, the driver of which desires
to pass the other, the driver Of the
former, upon being informed of such
desire, shall bear to the right, and
the driver of the latter to the lett,
until the latter shall have passed.
Any drivsr failing to do this shall
forfeit two dollars.
Code of West Virginia, Chapter
As, Section 48.
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freer & PdrtlOW.

Mr.. w. +. Partlow, who was here
from Washington city on business
last week, Informed us that he and
Attorney General Romeo III. Freer,
have formed a partr ership for the
practice of law. Their principal
office will be in the Warder Building.
Washington, ID. c., and they will
make a specially of patent law.
We bespeak for the new firm a
lucrative practice as they are both
well and favorably known. General
Freer has been pracllcing law in
this State Tor the past twenty five
years and as a lawyer he ranks high.
He has served in many positions of
honor and trust, among which we
might name the following: Prose-
cutting Attorney of kanawha county,
United States consul at Nicaragua,
member of the West Virginia legis-
ture, Judge of the Circuit Court and
Congressman. During his term in
Congress he was leading member
of the Patent committee and the
hV"iSubC hc Bdlhed "h'le seINluS
on that committee will be of great
value TO the clients of the firm.
The other member of the new firm,
Mr.. Partlow, (who by the way, learn
ed the printers trade In the ADVANCE
office), is a young man who has
great deal of vim and energy and
when he undertakes anything knows
no such thing as fail. While work
ing as an apprentice in this office
he learned stenography and type
writing, after working hours as
compositor. He has been in the
government service at Washington
for the last three years and while
there has been diligently reading
law and last month graduated from
the law department at the National
University. The firm is strong
one and we wish it abundant sue
cess.
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Harry James, ID, of Wayne coun-
ty, upon wager, stood on his head
for two minutes, a few days ago and
as a result the young man Is dead, a
large blood vessel in his body having
bursted, causing death almost instant
ly.-Pt. Pleasant Register.
Can you state exactly in what
part of Wayne county this man
James lived, Bro. Tippett? 1t is
certainly news to us.