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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
ADJUSTMENTS.
At East Lake.

Decidedly the largest audience of the season gathered in the Aquatic Theatre at East Lake last night. Those who took the cool ride witnessed a very clever performance, and one much bet ter than many of them had anticipated The Weston Darlington Stock company contains several very clever and capable people, that Is judging by the work they did last night. It is already we'll known that Miss Darlington and MT. Weston are good actors. but the people who they have around them this season are un-. known here.
 Last night Kendall Weston essayed a character part. As an old drunkard caring nothing for anything except his drink he was very good He lost all his personality and acted the part His work falls principally in the last act, where he is left to nurse his grand child, and he did not fail His voice, makeup and walk were all those of an infirm drunkard.
 Miss Darlington has a peculiar part this week. She is first a ballet girl in her
 
 wealthy nobleman and finally his widow so she and every one else supposed. Her husband returns from the war where 1t was thought he was killed, and she is again the happy wife.
 Miss Catherine Proctor. juvenile, makes quite an impression. She has a merry laugh, Is good looking, comedy and quite a nice little actress. Frank Denithorne and Aldrich Bowker have difficult parts That of English swells, and 1t is work that Is easily overdone. At one or two places they were little too English, but on the whole they played them we'll Harry Botter did some very clever work as the sweetheart of Miss Proctor. The two work well together.
 The transportation to and from the park is very good. Through trains car ried the crowds either way in about twen- ty minutes, and the ride is delightful on a summers night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
MAY YET INCREASE
 THE POLICE FORCE
POLICE COMMISSION MEETS TO- NIGHT AND WILL TAKE UP SEV- ERAL MATTERS OF IMPORT ANcE-PosTPoNED TRIALS.

The police commission meets tonight at o'clock in the office of the chief There are a number of postponed trials to be settled, and several other matters of business.
 At the call meeting held some time ago several trials were disposed of and sev- eral were continued. Among the latter was that of Joe Cunningham, who has been on trial for some time before the commission, but whose case could never be disposed of for one reason or another.
 All the witnesses in the various cases were summoned yesterday and notified to appear before the commission. There will probably be several other matters to be attended to. A report is expected from the committee which was scheduled to appear before the mayor and board of aldermen to see If an increase in the force could be obtained. Since the &C., tion of the council last Friday night the commissioners have more hopes of se- curing the increase.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
Party of Eastern Capitalists Go
 Over the District
HALF HAD NOT BEEN TOLD
Sydney H. March of Ladenburg, Thai man 6 Co. Brings Financiers From Nashville, Where They Had ln-
 spected Street Car System.

A party of northern capitalists spent yesterday in Birmingham inspecting the Birmingham district and were immensely pleased with what they saw.
 In the party were Sydney H. March of the firm of Ladenburg, Thalman & Go. of New York, William Hilbert banker of Providence, R. l., W. B. Smith and Arthur Wheeler of the firm of Winthrop Smith 6 Co. of Philadelphia and Thomas c. woodbury of the Ladenburg Com pany of New York.
 Upon arriving in the city rom Nash vile Sunday night in the private car Of John Skelton Williams, president of the Seaboard Air Line Railroad company the members of the party were met by Robert Jemison, president of the Birm- ingham Railway, Light and Power com pany who took the party in special car over the lines of the railway system of the city. The points seen by the visi- tors included Bessemer. Ensley, North Birmingham. woodlawn and East Lake.
 Mir. March We'll Known Here.
 MT. March is a director in the Birm- lngham Railway. Light and Power com- pany and has been in the city upon nu- merous occasions.
 The party came south to go to Nash vile, where the Newman interest have purchased control of the street railway system in that city. The system in Nashville is said to have run down con- siderably and it is the intention of the new purchasers to entirely rebuild the various lines.
 Mir. March is a great believer in Birm- inghams present greatness and is con- fident that the city will continue to grow in power and influence.
 He said last night, in speaking of rail- roads, that the Seaboard Air Line Rail- road company was now doing an enor- nous business, was making money and would eventually be one of the best and foremost systems of railroads in the United States.
 The party left at 9:15 o'clock last night for Nashville, MT. Jemison accompanying it.
 All of the capitalists were greatly im- pressed with what they saw in and around Birmingham.
 Visitors Pleased With Birmingham.
 In speaking of the impressions made MT. March said:
 The gentlemen who are with me told me tonight that before they saw Blr- mingham they were inclined to think I had given them exaggerated accounts of the prosperity and future prospects of the city, but now that they had seen the city they were convinced that I had not told even half of what was true.
 Every one Of them are elated and do not regret having come here, which they did at my invitation. We went to Nash vile on business and told them we must drop down to Birmingham. They readily agreed to do so and have said nothing but words of praise for the busy city"
 Members of the party said the day was enjoyed to the fullest extent and, that MT. Jemison had showed them every courtesy and favor possible in taking them over the district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
SCHOOL BOOK BOARD
 HOLDS CONFERENCE
Notes Are Compared But Noth-
 ing is Given Out
MANY BOOKS EXAMINED
Representatives of the Publishing concerns Are Also Here, But Have No Plans Apparent Except
 to Await Developments.

A meeting of the sub-commission for the selection of uniform text books for the state was held yesterday at the office of Dr. J. H. Phillips superintendent of instruction in the city hall The meeting was secret and nothing is being given out concerning the work in progress. It is known that the sub-commisslon has under consideration 8 large number of text books which they have examined and taken notes on. Their notes are being compared and the books selected by the sub-commission will be recommended to the commission itself for adoption. The meetings will probably continue during the remainder of the week.
 Personnel of Commission.
 The members of the snb-commission are: President NJ C. Wilson, president of the State Normal school of Florence; H. J. Willingham. superintendent of schools at Wetumpka; pr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of schools at Birmingham: J. H. Foster, superintendent of schools at Tuscaloosa, and W. ". Benson. prin- cipal of the Fort Deposit public schools.
 The selections of the sub-commission will be referred to the state text book commission composed of Governor W. D. Jelxs. president; State Superintendent of Education Isaac W. HILL secretary; John w. Abercrombie, president of the Univer- sity of Alabama; Charles c. Thatch, pres ident of the Alabama Polytechnic insti- tute, and pr. F. M. Peterson. president of the Alabama Girls Industrial school
 Book Men Here.
 number of representatives of various school book supply houses are in the city and while they are not allowed to be present at any of the meetings they are simply on hand to look after their in- terests. Among them are MT. Metlock of the American Book company of New York, c. W. Duncan of the University Publishing company of New York. H. s. Cole of Ginn & Co of Boston, T. H. King ston of McMillan & Co. of Boston, A. J. Gray and J. K. Powers of B. F. Johnson & Co. of Richmond, and Mir. Coffin of sanburn & Go. of Chicago. As the book representatives are not allowed to appear before the committee their presence is ex- plained by one of them who said; we are merely here to await developments"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
MEETING TODAY TO DECIDE
 ON EXHIBIT AT ST. LOUIS

The committee of five appointed at the May meeting of the Commercial club to arrange for an exhibit at the St. Louis exposition will hold meeting this after noon at o'clock in the rooms of the club
 The committee is composed of B. F.. Roden Fred M. Jackson, Major F. Y. Anderson, R. N. Rhodes and Robert Jem- ison. The committee will probably arrange to supplement the state exhibit If that is not of sufficient size to properly repre- sent the state. and specially the mineral resources of Jefferson county.
 Another committee was appointed at the last meeting of the club to meet with the Alabama commission Wednesday aft ernoon. The commission meets in the Commercial club rooms and 1t Is probable that most of the members will not arrive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09

colored population of this district Is very large and this partly accounts for the heavy sales reported. But the white peo- pie are also fond of the Juicy red meat and get away with large share of 1t.
 When watermelons first came in the prices ranged from 25 to 30 cents. whole sale. The first car arrived several weeks ago but did not create any particular furore. As a result of the large ship ments recently arrived the price has dropped slightly and before the summer Is much older the little 'Rastuses of the streets will be buying extensively.
 On account of the malarial tendencies of the early watermelon the fruit will not be in good favor among careful persons for several weeks yet The glorious Geor- gia variety Is also not yet due.
 When the second edition of the crop be- gins to arrive and the season of red lem onade Is in full swing everybody will eat watermelon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
HOTEL ARRIVALS

At the Florence-Thomas J. Young Meridian; W. B. Ford, Decatur; B. B Smith, Ensley; w. R, Hall, Chattanooga Mrs. T. H. Schury, Gulfport; w. E. Strip lin, Gadsden; Thomas c. Wright Nash vile; w. R. King, Warrior; c. T. Wise Mrs. c. T. Wise. Chattanooga; B. F. Frazer, Rome; Frank A. Eubanks, Nortt Carolina; Sim Watkins, Louisville; G. Chambless, Greenville; W. Frachtman New York; w. B. Cochran, St. Louis T. Selig, Atlanta; l.. Sealey, Cullman J. Kassarvitz, Atlanta; A. s. Fitzpatrick Bessemer; John O. Davis, Atlanta; A. II Steward and wife, Atlanta; w. c. Fidler Chicago; Joseph w. Whiskett, Savannah L. B. Little, Mississippi; c. K. Gammill w. T. Hicks Green Pond; F. B. Dunlap Burmont; J. w. Wills Atlanta; E. G Minnie Meyer, Gadsden; w. F. Emery. c. A. Cobb Atlanta; w. D. Key, s. Seidell Atlanta; T. A. Ranson, Jasper; W. w. Woodruff, New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
MANY CASES FOR POLICE COURT.
Judge FeagIn Has the Largest Docket Before Him Since Christmas,

There were 124 cases on the docket of the police court yesterday. besides about fifty which were continued from pre- vious days. This Is the largest docket since last Christmas. and almost equaled that of the Christmas drunKs
 One reason for the size of the docket was the thirty-eight cases of the men arrested Saturday night over the Dude saloon on a charge of gambling. The cases were continued to next Friday afternoon, when 1t is understood the men will all plead guilty and pay a fine.
 There was also large number of ne- groes charged with gaming They were arrested by Policeman Mcdonald, and several of them paid fines of s5 yesterday morning.
 Two charges of carrying concealed weapons were postponed to later dates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
HAIR GROWTH Promoted by Shampoos of CutiCura Soap Anu Dressings of Cuticura the
 Great Skin Cure Puresi, Sweetest, Most Effective Remedies
 for Skin, Scalp and Halr.

This treatment at once stops falling hair, removes crusts, scales and dan druff, destroys hair parasites, soothes irritated, itching surfaces, stimulates the hair follicles, loosens the scalp skin, supplies the roots with energy and nourishment, and makes the hair grow upon Il sweet, wholesome, healthy scalp when all else fails.
 Millions of women now rely on Cuti- cura Soap assisted by Cnticura Oint- ment. the great skin cure, for preserving, purifying and bcautIfying the skin, for cleansing tho scalp of crusts, scales and dandruff, and the stopping of falling hair, for softenIng, whitening and soothing rcd, rough md sore hands, for baby rashes, itchings and chafiBgs, for annoying irritations, or too free or offensive precipitation, for ulcerative weaknesses, and many sanative, anti septic purposes which readily suggest themselves, as well as for all the pur- poses of the toilet and nursery. Cuticura remedies arc the standard skin cures and humour remedies of the world. Bathe the affected parts with hot water and Cuticura Soap, to cleanse the surface of crusts and scales and soften the thickened cuticlc. Dry, without hard rubbing, and apply Cuticura Oint- mcnt freely, to allay itching. irritation and ind nfammation, and soothe and heal, and, lastly, in the severer forms, tale Cuticura Resolvent, to cool and cleanse the blood. A single set is often sum- cient to cure the most torturfpg, dis figuring skin, scalp and blood humours, from pimplcs to scrofula, from infancy to age, when all else falls.
 Sold ghrourhous the world Cutieura Resotvent. oc a form of Chocolate Coated Pls. 2 per vial of e Oint- nsns. s@,. ko.p 25c. nspos iondon. T chsrtshcn ka Psds Rue de Pnlx Bn@ton. lI Colutn bus AvA Potter Dfug Chem, Corp. Fols frop.
 n8- Send for How to Cure Lss.y ianSur"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
TYPO OFFICERS ELECTED.
Charles M. Brown of the Ledger Is
 Made President.

Sunday afternoon the Birmingham Typographical Union elected the follow ing officers:
 President Charles M. Brown.
 Vice President-E. J. Black
 Financial Secretary-J. M. Russell. Recording Secretary-J. w. Callahan. Sergeant -Arms-J. R. Kelley.
 Delegates to Trades Council-J. H. F. Moseley, John Billings, G. II. Ryan, G. H. Atkinson.
 Executive committee-C. M. Brown chairman; D. J. Black, Luther George John A. Perry, Thomas F. Leake.
 Business Agent-C. c. Hudson.
 The unanimous election of Charles M Brown of the Ledger was a high tribute to a deserving young man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
Payne's "Last Days of ponpeII.p ,

One of the interesting features of Pains Last Days of Pompeii to be given at the fair grounds, June 15 is the Fire Dance of Iris" which is said to be one of the most effective of all the fire pallets.
 Another pretty dance shown in Pompeii Is the "Greco-Roman Ballet" dance of beautiful Greek slaves. as well as the Golden Pony Ballet" a dainty dance from Pains Crystal Palace. London. The costumes are said to be the most eIab- crate ever worn in any open-air spectacle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
NEGROES WILL MEET.
Legislation Committee of League of
 Municipality Meets Tomorrow.

A meeting of the legislative committee of the League of Alabama Municipalities has been called to take place in Mont gomery Wednesday, June 10. and 1t is re- quested that all members try to be pres ent on account of the importance of the measures that will be discussed.
 It is probable that Mayor Drennen will attend, as we'll as several mayors of neighboring municipalities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
FIRE HORSE IS HURT.
One of the East End Animals May
 Never Be Able to Walk.

One of the East End hose wagon horses fell yesterday morning while cn route to fire and his knees were so badly damaged that 1t is not thought he will ever be able to work any more.
 The horse slipped on the vitrified brick on Twenty-frst street and fell to the ground. A rough place in the brick cut his front knees severely. One of the relief horses had to be substituted in his place.
 The fire was only a spark on the roof of a dwelling on West Twentieth street It was of no consequence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09

until noon tomorrow, so the meeting will probably not be until the afternoon.
 At this meeting of the commission a definite decision will be reached in regard to the Alabama exhibit at the St. Louis exposition. Several previous meetings have been held. but no decision has ever been reached.
 It is understood that the state will give about s10,0O0 towards the exhibit, and that the balance will have to be raised in some other manner.
 If the commission fails to arrange a plan 1t is probable that the Commsrcial club committee will then commence it's arrangements for the supplementary ex- hibit. It Is believed that $20.O0O can be raised In Birmingham and that the bal- ance will come from other sections of the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoRERs.
Meeting Will B. Held at the Second
 Presbyterian Church Tonight.

The Jefferson County Christian En- deavor Union of the Second Presbyterian church will meet this evening at O o'clock. The programme follows:
 Praise service, the Rev. U. D. Mooney. Denver 1903, II. Gait Braxton.
 Music, selection by choir.
 Address, the Rev. E. E. Hendricks. president Tennessee Christian Endeavor Union
 Solo. Miss Sadie Hamilton.
 Following the transaction of business a social session will be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
TWO NEW STREET sPRINk.ERs.
Resolution for Their Purchase Was
 Passed By City Council.

Two street sprinkiers arrived yesterday to be put in service at once. The sprink- lers are of 700 gallon capacity and are now being prepared for use on the streets. A resolution for the purchase of addi- tional sprinklers for the city was intro duced at a meeting of the mayor aud board of aldermen several weeks ago by Alderman John C ro-ney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
DIR. HUGHES GETS
 LARGER SALARY
ON ACCOUNT OF THE INCREASED BUSINESS OF THE BIRMINGHAM OFFICE THE POSTMASTER Is AL LOWED AN ADDlTloNAL.S.oo.

A telegram has been sent out from Washington stating that on July the salary of the postmaster at Birmingham would be increased from s, 400 to $a,5OO per year. The increase is based on the growth of the business at the Birming- ham office.
 Postmaster J. W. Hughes said yester- day that while he had not been off, cially notified of the increase, he was sure 1t would be made, and that the growth of the Birmingham office is such that he Is positive there will be a still further increase on July 1, 1904.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
Meeting In North RIrmInahsm.

Asmeeting of the mayor and board of aldermen of North Birmingham was held in executive session last night. The business transacted was not made pub lie and it is probable another meeting will be held Friday night to settle sev- eral questions that are now pending.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
Many AppetizIna Dishes

ran be made doubly delightful and nu- .ritious by the use of Borden's Peerless Brand Evaporated Cream, which is not only superior to raw cream but has the merit of being preserved and sterilized thus keeping perfectly for an indefinite period Borden's Condensed Milk co. TIcprietors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
PERSONAL.

MT. John o. Davis of Atlanta, mem Der of the staff of Governor Terrell of Georgia, is in the city on business for a few days. MT. Davies is sales manager for the makers of the well known Red Rock" ginger ale. Hagan Bros. Co.,, Att lanta, Ga. sss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
Kan, -s Governor to Wed.

Topeka, Kan, June S.--Gov Bailey of Kansas, and Mrs. Ida M. Weed of Kan sas City will be married in Kansas City tomorrow. This statement was given out today by Gov Baileys private secre- tary. Mrs. Weed Is employed by a Kan sas City cloak company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
Mrs. WlnsIow's soothinq syrun.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHINC. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. AL LAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO. and Is twenty-five cents bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09

All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald En. graving Department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
Alabama Brewing Co.
 "Bohemian Beer"

Let us do your electricaI work. United Electric Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-09
Alabama Brewing Go.
 Bohemian Beer. "

Alabama Brewing Go.
 "Bohemian Beer. ''
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-18

An 5UNE1AMPLED RECORD. s
sixteen Years. shoYyz ms Of lie ife
InanranceS Company of Virginia.

sixteen ears, shop s. Of the#L lie
Insurance Connpnnys OF Virginia
The Life Insurs nee Company Of Viz
gina starts the year 1908 with a premium
3incom OF s1ssse 2 & 10, and an insurance
B IN force OF ss44,416 33ee.
s No local institution can point with
pride Ito greater growth and prosperity
In a period of only sixteen years. Il. Is
doubtful Whetle;, g ny iehmond corpora a
ton has ever done soy4Hell a very OBJ
servant man, who knows Richmond's
business By note. recently ren1a rked TO
the writer, that the growth of the business
of The Life Insurance Company OF Vir-
GINA was the most notable instance OF
Richmond enterprise and sagacity he
knew OF.
An immense army Of over three hundred
thousand now ray tribute TO Rief1 IN 7
through this company During sl!S2 there
was an increase OF IS ,112 policies in force,
increasing the total number to Scs .Csl
There was an increase of sless.4i9.d Oh In
gross Income This brings the. grosss In
come up to 81 .sss.2as.1s.
The total admitted assets now reach the
altitude of 81, 1.ssso.71; an increase in
twelve months of s2l1, 81.
Altogether. the company has paid
out to policy holders the enormous for
tune Of SOL, 1891
"a policy-hoIders policy Of s2al. 755ss 50. is
on hand ct the beginning Of 1909, which
gives every pr oc1ise of being an even more
prosperous year with the company tia
1902, and that certainly eclipsed any pre-
| vious year. ~
During the year there we're no changes
IN the officers Of the company who are
still Messrs, !. Ct. Walker. president; =.
William Pemberton, first vice-pre resident nj
James ". .PegraE1. second vice-president,
ard w. L. T. Rogerscn, secretary.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1903-01-18

boys talent. He was sort of rural SEN
sation, and his friends made high pre-
-dictions for him. He could iuggIe with
figures until he made you dizzy with
wonderment. His friends said he would
be in the legislature by the time he was
Il years old. and by the time he was Is
he would be a member of the ia tfon-ai
Congress from his district, and at IS ae
would certainly bs in the United Stats
Senate.
There was no question about the BOYS
future. 1t was as bright as a May morn
ing IN the meantime he kept numorIag
his bent for mathematics and he atsai q
ed great prominence in the science I
driftee out into the world and lost sissat
of all my old friends More than twenty
years afterward I dropped back to the
scenes of my boyhood days. The first
fellow + thought of was the brilliant
young n,athefnatici I scanned all the
| papers OF the section from tirs c to time.
as I could get them, expecting TO see that
my old friend was doing big things in
the world. I found no mention Of him
| and concluded that he was dead.
zone day was walking along the
road toward my old home place when I
came upon a man driving an or tsan-