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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
COUNTY TEACHERS
 HOLD X MEETING
GATHERING AT THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT OF EDucA- TON WAS THE LARGEST YET IN ASSOCIATIONS HISTORY.

The teachers of the Jefferson County Teachers association met yesterday morning in the office of I. w. McAdory, county superintendent of education, and those who attended listened to talks on school work and educational matters.
 The meeting was the largest gathering of the kind held by the teachers since the organization. Before the next meeting larger place for the meeting will prob ably be secured.
 Vice President E. P. Hogan presided at the session in the absence of the pres tdent Mrs. s. F. H. Tarrant
 The course of readings adopted Is proving of great benefit and the talks being entertaining and interesting. The association has a special committee on reading courses, composed of the follow ng: Professor T. R. Walker, Prof J. B. Cunningham and Prof. J. M. Davidson.
 Among those who made talks or read papers at the meeting yesterday were the following members of the associa- lion: Ella Mae Wall, Mrs. s. F. H. Tar rant, Prof. J. H. Phillips, Prof. J. D. McNeaL Prof. S. A. Ellis, Prof. &. l.. Robertson, Prof. c. B. Glenn, Prof. w. H. Dickson, Prof. E. P. Hogan and Prof. P. M. McNeill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
HOLIDAYS BEGIN
 ON DECEMBER 19. 5000 School Children to Enjoy
 Weeks Rest DIR. PHILLIPS AT WORK Has a Force of Men cataIosulng and Classifying the Books in the
 New Public Library.
 Opens Soon.
OR. PHILLIPS AT WORK

Superintendent J. H. Phillips of the public schools of Birmingham announced yesterday that the Christmas holidays will commence Friday afternoon, Decem- Der 19 and that school will not be re- sumed until Monday morning, Decem- Der 29
 This allows the 5000 and more school children and the 13O teachers vacation of an entire week from school duties, but practically nine days, four of which, however, are Saturdays and Sundays.
 Dr. Phillips stated that he had force of men at work classifying and cata- loguing the books in the public library and that as soon as their work was com pleted the library would be opened to the public. He stated that the work be- ing done now will enable the librarian to handle the books much more rapidly when the library is open and that it will also give the people a much better chance of seeing and selecting the character of book they desire.
 A number of new books are being add ed to the library and when it is opened 1t will be much larger and more complete than 1t was ever before. The opening will not be delayed but a short time longer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
RECORD OF COURTS.

Tn the Circuit court yesterday the jury out ori the case of Haynesworth, admin Istrator, against the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company, brought in a verdict for the defendant. The plain tiff sued for $50O0 for the death of negro boy.
 In the first division of the City court the case of Carwile against the Southern Railway company resulted in mistrial. The jury was out a night and 8 day and could not agree upon verdict
 Three suits were filed in the City court yesterday as follows: Myra M. Rhodes, Sue E. Rhodes and J. T. Rhodes against the Birmingham Mineral Railroad com pany. In each instance $250O is claimed. the plaintiffs alleging that a few months ago they purchased tickets from Bir- mingham to Valley Creek tank station, on the road, and were taken some dis tance past the station; that the weather was very bad and they were put to much trouble to finally get to the station.
 The United States court took recess yesterday until the 9th of January, when Judge Henry T. Toulmin of Mobile will plSSloC. Jdu6O SOACS VIII OiA Alo 4Vtl OA this month convene United States court in Montgomery and will be engaged there when the court here reconvenes.
 No cases were tried in the United States court yesterday. Judge Jones has not yet rendered decision in the case of Kessler against the Ensley company. in which demurrers were heard the past week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
CHRISTIAN EN6EAvoRERs MEET
VIII Gather. Tuesday Night at First
 Presbyterian Church.

The Jefferson county local union of Christian Endeavor will meet at the First Presbyterian church Tuesday night at o'clock. The interesting programme which has been arranged for the meeting follows;
 Devotional and praise service, conduot- ed by R. w. Cecil of the Central Presby- terian church.
 Address by Prof. ". P. Taylor of the South Highland Presbyterian church. Subject: How May We Best Grasp the Present Opportunity for Service?"
 Song.
 Address by the Rev. c. F. Powell of the First Christian church. Subject: How May the Quiet Hour Prepare Us for the Busy Hour?"
 Following this programme of exercises will be the business which will come be- fore the meeting for transaction and which will in turn be followed by social session.
 Among the important matters of busi- ness to be considered is the election of officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
cREscEUs COMING.
Full Race Programme and Exhibition
 of the Stallion.

Cresceus will be seen in Birmingham tomorrow after all the delays and post ponements that have resulted from the unfavorable weather of the last two weeks.
 George H. Ketchum sent two telegrams to J. A. Mcknight yesterday, the first one explaining that the bad weather pre- vented his return here the past week, and the other saying he will positively bring Cresceus here and show him on the race track tomorrow. f
 If the weather remains pleasant the track will be in fine condition. and all the races will take place as scheduled for Thanksgiving day. In case the weather does not permit of racing, Cresceus will be exhibited at a convenient place in the city. It may be that he will be exhibited in the evening even if the races take place in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
MANY SEE FUNERAL
 OF DIR. TICHENOR
A PROMINENT CITIZEN OF ALA BAMA IS BURIED IN ATLANTA. WAS KNOWN AS FEATHER OF CUBAN MISSIONS"

Funeral services over the remains of the late Rev. Isaac Taylor Tichenor, D. D.. were conducted Thursday morning in the Second Baptist church in Atlanta. the Rev. James D. White, pastor, presiding, and the funeral sermon being preached by the Rev. Lansing Burrows, D. D.. of Nashville, a lifelong friend of the de- ceased The Rev. w. w. Landrum and the Rev. F. c. Mcconnell corresponding secretary of the home mission board of the Southern Baptist convention, also took part in the ceremonies.
 The pall-bearers were: A. D. Adair, B. F. Abbott George Hillyer, M. M. Welch. c. A. Davis. Walker Dunson, George M. Brown and S. D. Jones, all of whom are members of the home mission board. of which pr. Tichenor was corresponding secretary for a number Of years.
 Dr. Tichenor was 7S years old and went to Atlanta from Alabama, where he had been president of the Alabama Polytech- nic school at Auburn for ten years. He was also the pastor of the First Baptist church at Montgomery and one of the best-known men in Alabama.
 At the time of his death Dr. Tichenor was secretary emeritus of the home mis- sion board of the Southern Baptist con vention, he having retired several years ago from the active work of the board He Is known as the Father of Cuban Missions" having been for years an earnest worker to push the cause of Christ in the island He went there a number of times and was thoroughly fa- miliar with the situation.
 The following pastors and prominent men of Atlanta acted as an honorary escort of the remains:
 The Rev. L. G. Broughton, the Rev. T. P. Bell, Dr. J. R. Hopkins, Dr. E. L. Con nelly, Prof. L. M. Landrunl, Judge John T. Pendleton, John M. Green. J. J. Mad dox, F. J. Cooledge, w. J. Northen Dr. s. L. Morris, Maj. John c. Whitner, A. c. Briscoe, Drs. J. F. Purser. J. K. Pace Theron H. Rice, George Westmoreland E. H. Thornton, Walter Ormond. Gen. C. A. Evans, s. Y. Jameson, M L. Britain B. J. W. Graham pr. J. B. Baird, Thos J. Day, w. A. Parker, Joe Mynatt, to- gether with the Baptist ministers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
HOLDS MANY SERVICES.
Salvation Army VIII Conduct Seven
 Today.

The local post of the Salvation Army will hold seven services today, two of them being open-air meetings and the others being in the hall at 1720 First ave- nue. A cordial invitation is extended to the public by the officers in charge to be present at the following meetings:
 I A. M.-Knee drill service.
 10 A. M.-Open air service.
 Il A. M.-Holiness service. Subject: "sanctification and Its Fruits" by Cap tain Dunbar
 2:9o P. M.-Juniors' meeting Sunday schooD.
 8:3O P. M.-Christians' praise service.
 6:3O P. M.-Open air rally.
 SIP. M.-Charge on the enemy of Sin. Subject "Is There Hell?" Captain McAfee.
 Staff Captain Widgery will deliver a lecture on "The Social and Rescue Work of the Salvation Army" next Thursday evening at the First Baptist church. The lecture will be illustrated by stereopticon views. The lecture will commence at 7:3O o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
The Rev ], \. Bryan Talks on
 the Subject
VISITS POOR OF THE CITY
Sights In Sick Room Show That the Poor Need a Hospital, Which Is Solely for Charity
 Cases.

The Rev. J. A. Bryan, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, and prob ably the best posted man on the needs of the poor of Birmingham and the chari- ties of the city, thinks that Birmingham and Jefferson county greatly need a charity hospital. Tn speaking yesterday of this matter he said:
 'Tf any one who comes in contact with the poor of this city from. day to day, would pause and think he would know that one of the greatest needs of the city, at the present time, is a charity hospital-meaning by these two words an institution where no charges are made for any patient; where there are no pay wards, no pay for the best medical skill, and the best attention of every kind. A hospital at work Is not supposed to know of the destituton among the poor sick, the poor crippled of any city. This need is seen by and told to the busy physi- clan, the city missionary, Salvation Army officer or to any pastor or clergyman. To have a clear idea of the need of many sick people in this city, one must visit some of the low covered houses some of the dark rooms in large brick buildings, and even some good boarding places, and he would be convinced that no selfish spirit could have fostered the birth and nursed the idea of having a hospital, free, even to the unworthy man, who gets small wages and dissipates; free to the unfortunate one of any sex; free to the little child of the hard worked mother, trying to keep the wolf from the door. My heart aches sometimes when I see cases needing hospital treatment, and when l know the worthy institutions in our midst are crowded or are doing their God-given work in their own way. The Mercy Home has done Christ-like work along the line of helping little children, well or sick We no not think 1t was designed to help sick bodies. It needs help and deserves honor. It's equip ment Is not sufficient to meet the de- mands of such a large population in such a growing city. Any one who visits the poor of this city would ask the city and county for a free hospital hospital where there are wards, even for some chronic cases. We also need wards sep arate from the general hospital for the children of the poor, who have scarlet fever. diphtheria or other contagious diseases.
 ''In an article in The Age-Herald by one of the best physicians, my attention was called to fact sad, but true. that there is not today truly charity hos pital in Jefferson county.
 "In the face of such a fact our love to Christ and to his poor who are al- ways with us, should be call for such an institution. .--.-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
THE GRAND"
Opening of the Handsome New Photo
 Art Studio.

The opening Monday and Tuesday, the Sth and 9th, of the new studio, "The Grand" which has just been fitted up and equipped under the management of MT. B. G. Covell at the corner Ninteenth street and Third avenue, will be an event of more than general interest.
 A feature of the opening will be the exhibition of a fine collection of Reut- fingers photographs. He is considered the best photo artist in Paris.
 It may be said without fear of con- tradiction that there is no handsomer place in the state or in the south in fact than "The Grand" The entire sec ond floor of the building at the north west corner of Third avenue and Nine teenth street, is used for the purposes of this new studio, the entrance being from Nineteenth street at No. 3O6. The whole place has been remodeled and renovated and elegant wall papers and floor cover ings now adorn it throughout.
 Upon ent~ring the large and well-ap pointed reception hall at the head of the stairway, one is at once struck with the beauty and quiet elegance of the place. The finest plush carpets cover the floors and the general color scheme is black and red.
 To the left of this general reception hall is the ladies parlor or waiting room, magnifcently furnished in mahogany
  where the sittings are made, are two very attractive and elegantly fitted up ladies' dressing rooms, a ladies maid is also in attendance here
 The skylight room itself Is admirably adapted to the purpose and the light is perfect This room has all the necessary and up-to-date equipment for making sit tings, and Is supplied with one of the fin est cameras in the south. In fact, it was built to order especially for this establish ment, and will take any kind or size photograph.
 To the right of the general reception room are the gentlemen's dressing rooms. which are similar to the ladies' and hand somely furnished.
 The dark rooms and large work rooms are also complete and thoroughly modern in their appointments, and everything in the way of handsome photographic work can be done here. Only the best artists and retouchers are employed, and the work will be of the finest.
 The principal kinds of photographs will be the platlno, platinotype and the car bon of the various sizes, and some novel; ties in elegant mountings will be intro duced. The prices will range from $3 per dozen to $50 or higher. and any size pho- tograph, from the smallest to a picture 2ox24 in size can be made.
 The entire establishment is not only ele- gantly appointed, but is refined and tasty, and MT. Covell and his associates are justly due congratulations on their new studio.
 Large numbers of people will doubtless visit 'The Grand" on Monday and Tues day to see the fine collection of art photos and to take in the superb new studio, which is certainly well worth while. sss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
Meeting Takes Place This Af-
 ternoOn at 2i3O
WILL ASSEMBLE IN BIJOU
The Members of the Lodge Will Att tend In a Body-The Programme Is Arranged for the Ex-
 ercises.

Today is the annual memorial day of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. and this afternoon at 2:sO o'clock. in the Bijou theatre, the members of Birmingham lodge No. 70 will hold ap- propriate exercises in memory of de- ceased brothers.
 A programme has been arranged and the public is invited to see it carried out. The members of the lodge will at tend the exercises in a body,
 The occasion will be observed by the Birmingham Elks in memory of the fol- lowing departed brothers;
 w. A. Morgan, died August 16, 1888. Charles A. Rowley, died February |, 1889.
 w. Ramsay Ward. died October ?, 1858. Edward Sldell, died December 25, 1889. E. w. Linn, died February 1892. Allen F. Strother, died June 30, 1897. James B. Morton died May 26 1S9s- Dr. J. A. Brown, died April 8. 19oO Emil Gluck, died September 13, 19OO D. c. Reddington, died September 4 190O
 s. Erwin schillinger, died November 29' 1900
 Rev. o. P Fitzslmons. died September r, 1901
 John Queen, died February g. 1902 A. S. VonKamp, died July 6, 1902. w F. Sannemann, died July 30, 1902 M J. Mullally, died August ', 1902 The order of exercises Is as follows: Overture, Gramb's orchestra.
 Opening by lodge.
 "The Vacant Chair"
 Lodge hymn, lodge, orchestra and audi ence.
 Prayer, the Rev. John G. Murray. Panagyric, Bro. Frank P. O'Brien. Choir. "Te Deum.' B. minor Dudley Buck, Church of the Advent choir. Eulogy. Bro. J. J. Altman.
 Cornet solo. "The Lost Chord" Bro. Phil Memoli and orchestra.
 Vocal solo. Eternity" (MascheronD, B. L. Michaelson and orchestra.
 Eulogy, Bro. J. Carter Cook.
 Choir "Magnificat" (Messitter), Church of the Advent choir.
 Violin solo, Elaboration" Bro. O. Chalifoux,. Mrs. Chaliroux accompanist. Choir, Abide With Me" Dunston), Church of the Advent choir.
 Orchestra, Ave Maria" (GounoO, Gramb's orchestra.
 Closing by lodge.
 Doxology.
 Benediction the Rev. L. J. Handley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful It Is In
 Preserving Health and Beauty.

Nearly everybody knows that charcoal is the safest and most efficient disinfect- ant and purifier in nature but few real ize it's value when taken into the human system for the same cleansing purpose.
 Charcoal is a remedy that the more you take of it the better it Is not drug at all, but simply absorbs the gases and impurities always present fn the stom- ach and intestines and carries them out of the system.
 Charcoal sweetens the breath after smoking. drinking or eating onions and other odorous vegetables.
 Charcoal effectYally clears and im- proves the complexion, 1t whitens the teeth and further acts as natural and eminently safe cathartic.
 It absorbs the injurious gases which collect in the stomach and bowels 1t disinfects the mouth and throat from the poison of catarrh.
 All druggists sell charcoal in one form or another. but probably the best char coal and the most for the money Is in Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges: they are composed of the finest powdered Willow charcoal. and other harmless antiseptcs in tablet form or rather in the form of large. pleasant tasting lozenges, the char coal being mixed with honey.
 The daily use of these lozenges will Soon tell in a much improved condition # the general health. better complexion sweeter breath and purer blood and the beauty of 1t is. that no possible harm can result from their continued use, but on the contrary, great benefit.
 A Buffalo physician in speaking of the benefits of charcoal, says: T advise Stuart's Absorbent Lozenges to all pa- tients suffering from gas in the stomach and bowels. and to clear the complexion and purify the breath, mouth and throat; also believe the liver is greatly bene- fited by the daily use of them: they cost but twenty-five cents a box at drug stores. and although in some sense a pat ent preparation. yet believe I get more and better charcoal in Stuart's Absorb ent 'Lozenges than any of the ordinary charcoal tablets"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
JURY AcQUITs ALLEY.
Was Charged With Killing a Negro
 Boy.

Tom Alley, charged with murder. was acquitted by the jury in the first divis- ion of the Criminal court yesterday
 Alley Is a white man and was charged with killing negro boy near Eyton on Thanksgiving day of last year. His trial was taken up Friday and concluded yesterday afternoon. The jury was out about thirty minutes, when a verdict was returned.
 It was charged that Alley shot a ne gro who was in a field he owned From hunting and went in a field owned by the defendant. He ordered them to leave and one of them pointed gun at him, whereupon the defendant shot him. The plea was self-defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
DIR. MONTAGUE BREACHES.
Will Occupy Pulpit at First Baptist
 Church Today.

Dr. John William Jones, chaplain for the Confederate Veterans, has found 1t necessary to postpone his visit until after Christmas and will not preach today at the First Baptist church, as he had ex- pected He will spend some time in Ala bama this winter and will make several visits to Camp Hardee.
 Dr. A. P. Montague president of How ard college, will speak at the First Bap- tist church this morning at Il o'clock. pr. Montague has been in the state only a short time, but is already recognized as A leading orator and educator.
 The First Baptist church has added to its choir Miss Alice Fallon, who is ex- pected to sing at the services regularly, beginning today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
TO ORGANIZE CHURCH.
Methodlsts Requested to Meet Tomor.
 row Night.

All Methodists in the vicinity of Elev- enth avenue and Twelfth street, south, gre urgently requested to meet at the Second Presbyterian church, corner of Twelfth street and Tenth avenue. south tomorrow night at 7:3O o'clock. At this meeting further plans for organizing the new Methodist church in that vicinity of the city will be perfected.
 The pastor for the new church. the Rev w. B. Morris, has arrived, and will be present, and in addition the presiding slder, the Rev. J. D. Simpson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
COM MITTEE MEETS.
Will Regulate the Sale and Inspection
 of Milk.

The market committee of the city coun- ell has been called to meet with the mayor in his office tomorrow afternoon at o'clock, when it will take steps toward regulating the sale and inspec- tion of meat and milk.
 The market committee Is composed of the following: J. R. Copeland, chairman; Aldermen Altman, Moore, Graham and Kerr.
 The members of this committee are much interested in the meat and milk in spection department of the city. and plans will be perfected for the more thorough and efficient manner in which to conduct it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
NEGROES TO MEET.
Will Discuss the Suffrage Clause oi
 the Constitution.

mass meeting of the negroes will be held next Wednesday night at the FirsI Baptist church for the purpose of dis. cussing the suffrage clause under the new constitution of Alabama The speak CTS will be Milford H. Smith of New York, c. O. Harris of Montgomery and J. S. Davis of Mobile.
 The former of these has been employed by the negroes of Alabama to fight the suffrage clause, and there is now case pending before the United States Stu. preme court at Washington
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
Shoe Salesman Wanted.

A live, progressive, South ern Shoe House wants a rep resentative with established trade in the Birmingham dis trict and adjacent territory. Good man can open office in Birmingham. s @ n d refer ence and state approximate amount of annual sales to "SHOEMAN," care of Age Heradl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
Attention. Company G,

You are hereby ordered to report al your armory Monday, December s, 1902 at p. m. for muster.
 By order, JOHN T. YEATMAN, Capt. Sd Inft... A. N G., Comdg. Co. c. F. E. DAVIDSON, JR., First Sergt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07
Committee Reports That Every
 Expense is Paid
.FEDtRALS PRESENT A FLAG
George A. Custer Post, c. A. R., Gives a United States Flag to Be Hung Above the cottage-A
 Large Meeting.
RECEIVES A FLAG

Camp Hardee, U. c. V. passed the following resolution thanking G. A. Custer Post, c. A. R., for handsome American flag donated:
 Resolved, That Camp Hardee, U. c. V, tender it's thanks and appreciation to c. A. Custer Post, G. A. R., for the beautiful United States flag presented the camp for the cottage at Mountain Creek by the courtesy of Commander Bacon and his committed this the sixth day of December, 1902"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-07

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