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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
SOCIETY CIRCUS
 BRIGHT AND FUNNY
MANY INTERESTING FEATURES OF THE FIFTH ANNUAL PER- TORRANCE OF ATHLETIC CLUB TODAY AND TONIGHT.

The fifth annual Society Circus of the Birmingham Athletic club will be given this afternon and tonight at the Jeffer- son theatres It promises to eclipse any thing of the kind which has been held in Birmingham in the past, and those in charge of 1t promise to give the public one of the best amateur performances they ever witnessed
 Decidedly new features have been ar ranged and will be exhibited at the two performances. Among the most novel things will be a number of the young lady songs. The club has never before had any lady members and none have ever participated in the annual circuses.
 The ladies will appear in a sextette, which Is expected to prove one of the best features of the affair. For two various steps in the dances which it will put on. Miss Edna Snow Miss Annie Mae Phelan, Miss Caroline Chisolm, Miss Alabama King. Miss Sarah Luckie and Miss Ethel Clifford are the young ladies who will appear in the sextette and the men are Coleman Merriwether, Horace Soaper, Lorenzo Luckie, H. B. B. Yerga- son. Robert Johnston and Hill Ferguson.
 The illustrated songs of Hill Ferguson, with cartoons on local affairs drawn by Miss Helen Smith, Walter Blackman, H. B. B. Yergason and Homer Davenport will be another feature The songs are on local subjects and are said to be quite original and funny
 Other things will be the athletic events, the boxing match, fancy drills, eccentric songs and dances by Ed Miles and chorus, drill by boys and girls, Louis Hell in a monologue, the fire circles. a new fea- ture and J. M. Ritchie on a unicycle. All of these have proven to be good and have been thoroughly rehearsed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30

VIII not only save ou distressing pain and valuable time. will cost you less money. There Is ala a satisfaction Tn knowing that the very pest possible treat ment Is being given tc you by compe- tent physician who has experience In such matters and ia capable Of curing you In the quickest and most perfect manner possible. l have treated private diseases as a speciality for the past fifteen years in the city of Birmingham, and am therefore known to great many. But p you are not acquainted with me. re- CT you, with permission. to First Ma tionai bnnk. Alabama National bank. Jefferson County Savings bank and Steiner Bros. bankers. as to my responsi- bility for my contracts. cure many pa- tients by mall treatment Write for prices and terms.
 l do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract pattents which merit has failed to secure. If you fail to be cured by such methods. give me a call and get we'll
 Address or call at Rooms 1012 and 1014 new First National Bank building. corner Second avenue and Twentieth street. Take the elevator.
 Onice Hours: s:30 a. m. to b:so D. uA. Sunday. 10 a- m to n u. st',k
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
CHURCHES ARE
 ALL WELL FILLED
DEVOTION VERY MUCH IN EVIL DENCE AT BIRMINGHAM HOUSES OF WoRSHlP-AN EXCEPTION TO MOST SOUTHERN CITIES.

The churches of Birmingham were all we'll filled with worshppers yesterday and goodly words of counsel fell to the assemblages. Devotion is very much in evidence at the services held in the churches in this city-so much so that it is frequently a matter of comment. The feeling of class distinction, which is so frequently met with in cities of less met ropolitan aspect than Birmingham, is al- most conspicuous by its absence here The rich and the poor mingle together on the Sabbath day with one common purpose and that to give praise to an allwise Gre ator.
 A man who is well known as q more than casual observer besides being a great traveller, said yesterday that the contrast between Sunday and the rest of the week days is much more apparent in Birmingham than any other city in the south that he has visited.
 Tt is very evident" this man salo, that the people of this city appreciate the rest that Sunday brings them from their labors Another thing that has im- pressed me here Is the cordiality shown in the churches. I have noticed often, some of the most prominent and wealthi. est men in the community welcome their less fortunate fellow citizens at the doors of house of worship with smile and handshake of real genuine pleasure"
 The services yesterday were unusually bright and well attended. The spirit of the times still seemed to prevail and the same ardor which characterized Thanks giving was in evidence.
 The necessary absence of the Methodist minister was In measure felt but ~her- ever possible their pupits were filled Dr. A. J. Dickinson preached at the First Methodist church morning and night ana the services were attended by the joint congregations of the First Baptist church. of which Dr. Dickinson is pastor. and the First Methodist church. The Methodist conference at Tuscumbla will adjourn to- night and the absent ministers will return tomorrow. It has been said that but few changes will be made by Bishop Smith in this district, but whatever changes are made will be made public by the bishop tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
TRAINED FIRE HORSES
 DELIGHT THE CHILDREN

Every night. at o'clock, large crowds of people gather at the headquarters pe the fire department in the city hall 10 watch the horses come under ths harness when the bell is rung at that hour
 Twice a day the horses are called out to keep them in the habit of coming under the harness without trouble and delay and also to call all the men on the de- partment together at their respective headquarters. The first trial is at noon each day. and the other at o'eloclz at night.
 Almost every night after .he exe1 else some of the horses are out through their various little stunts which tley have been taught to do by the fhemen ar idle mos ments. The prize trick team at the head quarters is the big white pair which draw the hook and ladder.
 While there are only two horses to the team. still they are never complete without Daddy Larocque, the famous baseball player, is with them. He is their driver and special traiucr. and he is getting them so that they are as smart as a pair of circus animals. The two
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
CAPTAIN H. B. KENNEDY
 LEAVES NATIONAL GUARD
Well Known Officer Tenders His Resignation as Adutant of the Third Regiment But Refuses to Make Any Statement
 Whatever in Explanation of His Decision

Warrior Guards at Tuscaloosa. Just two years after that, September ?, lSS9 he be- came a member of the Jefferson Volun- teers. having moved to Birmingham
 Four times Captain Kennedy has been commander of the Volunteers, and each time he has been appointed as an officer on the staffs of the various colonels of the Third regiment. He has served as adju- tant on the staffs of Col. L. V. Clark, now brigadier general; Col. T. o. Smith, Col. E. L. IIigdon and Lieut.. Col. Mecon- nell.
 During the Spanish-American war Cap tain Kennedy was in command of the Jefferson Volunteers, and served until mustered out. He carried almost every member of that organization into the army with him as soon as the war was declared
 Captain Kennedy is considered one of the most efficient officers in the National Guard. He has always stood for discip- line and was very strict. He has the friendship and admiration of nearly every one connected with the National Guard in | Alabama, and his severing connection with the service will be a great loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
AUTOMOBILE PARADE TODAY.
Unique Street Show to Advertise the
 Society Circus at Jefferson.

BrmInghams first automobile parade will be this morning at II o'clock IL is to advertise the Society Circus of the Athletic club which Is to be given at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon and to- night. In the parade there will be some twenty-five or thirty machines owned and used by members Of the club
 Dr. James E. Dedman, who is actively interested in all the club affairs, origi- mated the idea of the parade and he has it in charge. He has secured number of members of the club who will go in the parade. and he hopes to get large num- Der of others this morning. The parade will form on South Twentieth street about Avenue B at 1O:SO o'clock and will go through the principal streets of the city Among those who are to participate are K. s. Monger. Collett Munger. c. B. White, VIII Smith, MT. Moncrief, George Griffin, Dr. Dedman, MT. Foster of West End and many others.
 The automobiles will be decorated with the clubs colors and this is expected to be great advertisement for the circus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
VALlsE AND PURSE FOUND.
Daughter of Joe Spainer Finds Stolen
 Articles in Front Yard.

The vaise and pocketbook, which were taken Saturday afternoon from Mrs. Sea- right, nurse in the Morris Sanitarium, in front of that building. by a highway man, were found yesterday morning in Joe Spanier's yard, at 1503 Eighth avenue, north by little Estele Spanier The va lise and the purse were both open. and several things were missing from them. but the highwayman had evidently se- cured very little that he wanted, and he left most of the stuff in the valise.
 Mrs. Searight was held up by a negro in front of the sanitarium, at n6 Eigh- teenth street. Saturday afternoon. just after dark. The negro walked up to Mrs. Searight and asked to be allowed to open the gate for her. He pointed a pistol in her face and ordered her not to scream. at the same time taking her purse and val.se from her. She reported the rob- bery to the police and the vaIise and purse were found later. No traces or the negro have been secured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
WRONG MAN ARRESTED.
Man Arrested at Mobile Proved Not to
 be Henry King.

Desk Sergeant Tom Shirley of the police department, returned yesterday from Mo- biIe where he has been to identify the negro caught there and thought to be Henry King. It proved not to be the man who killed Policeman J. H. Mullin at Sec ond avenue and Twenty-seventh street on the night of September 27.
 The negro answers the description of Henry King in many ways, but 1t was easy for any one who knew King to see that the wrong man was arrested. The negro arrested gives his name as Arm Gib- son, alias Slick Will' and he is we'll known in criminal circles.
 The negro will be sent back to F'loma- ton where he Is wanted on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. It was at Flomation that 1t was first thought he was Henry King. He was caught there with a pistol and managed to make his escape from the authorities. They fol- lowed him to Mobile and had him ar- rested there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30

immense whites are Wheeler and "Thad," and they are decidedly the heav- jest horses in the department. They are as handsome a pair of animals of the heavy draft horse variety as there is n the city.
 Dad" has trained the pair to come un- der harness at his cal. to return to their stalls and come up. one at tune, to stop at the middle of the hook and ladder and salute each other over the top, and a number os other little thirgs. Wheeler will shake hands with a fav- ored few, and can 5e put through other little tricks which make 1t quite interest ing to watch him.
 Besides being fireman, Dad" is Q baseball player. known al over the un- try. He is, also, an excellent horse train CT. and. 1t Is said, that as soon as he gets too old to play ball he IS going out with one of the large clrcusas hs train CT. "Dad and the twO horses are the particular delight of many children In the city and they are frequent visitors about the time for ringing out every night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
TWO UNIMPoRTANT FIRES. Department Answered Two Alarms Yesterday but Damage Was Slight.

There were two small fires yesterday morning about 10 o'clock. neither of which did much damage. The first was the res- idence of B. F. Parrott, at Twenty-third street and Sixth avenue. A spark on the roof did little damage but 1t was ex- tingushed without trouble.
 room in the Eagle hotel at Second avenue and Twenty-fourth street was damaged about $100 by fire which caught from a defective fue. There was consid- erable excitement in connection with this fire. but the department had little trou- bIe in extinguishing it. The loss was covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
DRS. DOZHER 6 CO.'a MEolco-sURGlcAL INSTITUTE.
 Cor. 1st ave. & 21st St. BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

A strictly high-class institute for the scientific treatment of all Chronic. Nerv- ous, Blood. Skin. Rectal. Female and Genito-U Urinary diseases. DeformitIes. Tu- mors Stif Joints. Cancer. Lupus, Malig- nant Ulcers. Rheumatism. Tuberculosis and Consumption.
 Hemorrhoids, VaricoceIe, Hernia and Venereal diseases of every name, ns-
 ture, form and character are also
 treated, and legal guaran-
 tee of cure will be given
 In every case.
 Our equipment consisting of weli-stocka ed prescription department. X-Ray. vlo, let Ray, Static and Galvano- Faradic ap. paratus. Super Heated Air, Arc Lighl Cabinet, Eureka Nebulizer and Ozoni Inhalation for nose. throat and lungs. and thoroughly equipped Surgical Depart ment, modern and up-to-date in every pa f< ticular. give us prestige over all con petitors in Alabama in our special linS of practice.
 CORRESPONDENTS INVITED. Consultation and examination free. Terms liberal and condolences held iHp violate. Office hours a. m. to D. n Sundays, a, m. to 1 D. m.
 "A FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENT
 FROM THE PRESS. The Birmingham Ledger: DTS. Dozier 6 Go. are without doubt the best known specialists In the south. and their fame is due entirely to their great skill.
 The Birmingham News: Both Drs. 0. T. and Byron Dozier are reliable and ex- perienced physicians and surgeons. who deserve the great success which has been and Is theirs
 Age-Herald Dr. Dozier's long stand ing and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at f>s head of his profession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
ATTAIN HUGHES B. KENNE.
adjutant of the Third regiment

adjutant of the Third regiment,
 A. N. G.. rendered his resigna- ton to Lieutenant Colonel Frank P. Me- Cornell. acting commander of the regi- ment.
 It was rumored in Birmingham Satur- day that the resignation had been sent in, but 1t was not known definitely until yesterday. No cause is assigned, either in the rumors, by Captain Kennedy or by any of his friends, who are officers of the regiment.
 When asked about the resignation last night, Captain Kennedy said:
 "Yes, 1t is true that I have resigned. do not care to make any statement whatever"
 The announcement of the resignation comes as a surprise to every one in Ala bama, and no one had expected it. Cap tain Kennedy has been adjutant of the regiment since Lieutenant Colonel Me- Connell was placed in command by Gov ernor Jelks, about eighteen months ago. Captain Kennedy has been in the Ala bama National Guard since November :, 1886, when he enlisted as private in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
HOLIDAY RATES Via Queen and Crescent Route.

Tickets will be sold via the Queen & Crescent Route, December z3, 24 25 30, 31 and January 1, with final limit of January 4, 1904, to all points south of the Ohio and Potomac rivers and east of the Mis- sssippi, at the rate of one fare and a third plus 25c for the round trip. Ask ticket agent for particulars, or address A. B. Freeman. T. P. A.. Birmingham
 11-22-to-12-21
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
Stolen Saws Recovered.

The police yesterday recovered a half dozen hand saws which had evidently been stolen from some freight cars They are at police headquarters where they will be kept until identified. The saws were found in box in a vacant lot on the railroad between Twenty-first and Twenty-second streets and Eighth ave- nue. No reports of freight car being robbed have reached the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
ANNOUNCE MEN IS.
For Board of Revenue.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John T. Reed as candidate for board of revenue. subject to action oe democratic primary.
 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for re. election to the Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic party. J. K- F. LAIRD. I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 D. A HELMICH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
The Night Service.

At 7;30 p. m, a spiritual service was held under the auspices of the Brother hood of St. Andrew. The St. Mary s chapter of the Brotherhood united with the chapter of the Church of the Ad- vent
 Many members of that religious asso- ciation from nearby towns. together with many young men of the city, were pres ent and after the regular night song ser vice was ended the Reverend Quincy Ewing introduced s. A. Elliott of Sa- vannah, who is member of the national board of the Brotherhood. The address by MT. Elliott was full of earnest advice to young men, and from comments heard after the service it made a great impress sion and will be stimulating in it's effects.
 The subject was 'The Idea of the Brotherhood"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
Physician and Surueon,

Three-fourths of the persons who come to me to get cured of Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Gleet. Structure. l. ost Manhood and other private diseases have tried to get well by using oth- CT means. WI hy not come as soon as you find that you are afflicted2 Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30
|. &N. EARNINGS
 SHOW BIG INCREASE
FREIGHT TRAFFIC DENSITY IS HIGH FOR A SOUTHERN ROAD AND OVER TWICE AS HIGH AS THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

According to the Wall Street Journal the Louisville and Nashville has had q handsome increase in gross earnings as indicated below:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30

We make all kinds of cuts. The Age-Herald Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30

l9Ol.... '''f -D''--i-VY 1902. ...... .... ..,.,..-.. 5o' ilzzol 1903 . ... ..,.. ..... ....... 39'449,SH The surplus for the year 1905 available for dividends was reported as $6,21l0l4 or 10.36 per cent.
 Comparing this with previous years we note that there has been a handsome in-
 Surplus. 1S9S.,. ..... .'''..'.' 'si' ooo' o @ ooa 1S99...... ..... ..... ..,..,,.... z'ozosVo 1900.-,. .....,........ .'...... o'oio,-os 1sO1...... .... ... .... ....... ...... 4'2ls'lE ls02.. ..... .-.'.' ..... ...''' s' s'a.'oo . 1908 ........ ..... ..... .... ........ b'zll,Ufi Nor has this increase been at the ex- pense of maintenance. The capital ac- count has been closed since 1894 and all betterments have been provided out or earnings. The betterments so provided for have been as follows:
 19O0.... .... ..... ..... ........Sl 02l'Stj 1901....... ..... ..... ...... ....... L4t4'oO2 1902..,.... .,... ......'...... l4oa'sm 1903 M .. .. ........... ............. 2,OOO,205 These facts point to very strong posi- ton. They show the situation occupied by the property commercially and the conservative financing in vogue. But the question arises in the company making the net earnings it should? The answer we deduce from the data at hand is in the negative Some of this data we give below:
 1903 1902. Rev. tons per tran.. ........... 23l AZ Z5o.eS Rev. tons per load, car........ 16So l6.o2 P C. empty car meage...... 3O.9 304 Miles per car per day.......... Freight train mile rev........ IS0 M.u Ton mile rev................... .H5c .f4lc sNot given in report.
 In the above table it appears that the train load has increased only per cent in four years. In the past year there has been practically no change. If it mad been high at the outset the small in crease would not be so conspicuous. Louis vile and Nashville serves throughout nor thern Alabama a heavy bulk traffic of coal, ore and pig iron through and out of the Birmingham district Besides its tarffic is very well balanced compared with many roads. It's freight traffic den- sity is high for any southern road. It is over twice as high as that of the South ern railway.
 These features of the situation render train-load of only 231 tons less account able It argues nothing that this is higher than the train-load of the Southern for Southern railway offers in it's operation no standard of excellence to measure against
 Louisville and Nashville occupies a strong position, it is conservatively finan- ced, but there appears to be need of 1 greater attention to the details of oper- ation..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30

The surplus for the year 1905 Available for dividends was reported as $6,2l1,074, or 10.36 per cent.
 Comparing this with previous years we note that there has been handsome in- erease here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30

Have you tried the Lunch at the PeerlessP 18th street and 2d ave. Price lOc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-30

Nor has this increase been at the ex- pense of maintenance. The capital ac- count has been closed since 1894 and all betterments have been provided out or earnings The betterments so provided for have been as follows:
, 1903-02-18
BIRD EMBLEM OF INTEREST.
It Has Been Adopted by the Republic
of Guatemala.

It Has Been Adopted by the Republic
of Guatemala.
By far the most interesting bird
emblem of a modern state is that of
the Republic of Guatemala, says the
New York Tribune. Ii has been adopt
ed for the rational crest for so long
that (partly through the taste for
stamp collecting) the existence of one
of the rarest and most beautiful of the
bird creation has been made far more
widely known than it otherwise would
have been. There is a race of birds
called trogons, most of which have
very fine feathers and remarkable col
oring. They are found in India ard
the Malays, but are most numerous in
Central and southern America. 1t was
from their plumage that tae Mexicans
made their famous mosaics of feather
work. From the tail feathers they
made the lustrous green helmets of
their kings and mobiles. The most gor-
geOus OF all was the l%ong-tailed or re-
splendent trogon, which was kept as
a sacred or royal bird In the palace
of Montezuma, or in one of the two
houses which formed the royal menag.
cries. Adequate description OF the
bird is almost impossible. 1t has n
rounded plume on the head, cascades
of feathers falling from the back over
the shoulders, plumes falling over the
tail a yard long, and a most elegant
contour. The color of the whole of
the upper surface and pluHes is a
most respondent golden green, that
Of the breast and under parts GRIM
son or scarlet. Such Is the national
emblem Of Guatemala.
, 1903-02-18
THE LOAFER.

/ hang about the streets all day,
At night l hang about;
l sleep a little, when l may,
But rise betimes the mornings scout
For through the year always hear
Afar, aloft, a ghostly shout.
My clothes are worn to thread and
loops;
My skin shows here and there;
About my face like sea weed droops
My tangled bear, my tangled hair;
From cavernous and shaggy brows
My stony eyes untroubled stare.
| move from eastern wretchedness
Through Fleet street and the
Strand;
And as the pleasant people press
l touch them softly with my hand,
Perhaps to know hat / still go
Alive about a living land.
l know no handicraft. no art,
But | have conquered fate;
For | have chosen the better part,
And neither hope, nor fear. mol
hate,
With placid breath on pain ant
death,
My certain aims, alone | wait.
John Davidson