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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
COUNTY HAS OVER
 16,OOO VOTERS 2300 Have Thus Far Paid
 Their Poll Tax VOTERS IN EACH BEAT In Jefferson County There are to4 Ne. eroes Registered, Which is Less Than One Per Cent of the
 Whole Number.
VOTERS IN EACH BFA-

There are now 16,499 registered voters in Jefferson county. This of course includes all who have gone before the board of registrars and possessed the requisite qualifications whether democrats or re- publieans.
 No other opportunity will be given for registration before the democratic county primary which will be held on March II of next year.
 At o'clock yesterday afternoon the books of the county tax collector showed that 23OO voters had paid their poll tax during the present year. The books for paying poll taxes were opened October 1 and will colse February l, 1904
 The registration lists have been com pleted and are open to public inspection at the office of the judge of probate. An ex- animation of the lists by precincts or beats shows the following number of vo- ters registered in the various beats of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15

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 do not use large advertisementsA and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. If you fail to be cured by such methods. give mo a call and get we'll
 Address or call at Rooms 1012 and l0l4 new First National Bank building. corner Second avenue and Twentieth street. Take the elevator.
 Office Hours: s:30 a. m. to 6:n Q n. Sunday. 10 C. m to D m HffstJ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
FRUIT STANDS USE
 TOO MUCH SPACE
MAYOR DIRECTS CHIEF WEIR TO SEE THAT PROPRIEToRS KEEP WITHIN THREE FEET AND SIDE WALK CLEAN.

Instructions have again been issued to the policemen by Chief Wier to see that thief ruit stands are allowed to use only three feet, and that the propretors be required to remove all debris off the pavements and from the gutters around their stands.
 Thei order was issued yesterday morn ing by Chief Wier from information given him by Mayor Drennen, who wrote the chief the following letter:
 Birmingham. Ala. December 14, 1903 MT. w. E. Wier, Chief of Police City:
 Dear Sir-From observation, I find that the fruit stands are not only using more than the three feet allowed thern under our license schedule for fruit stands, but they are taking up almost as much space with old empty barrels boxes and barrels of coal as is being used for the fruits and nuts. Nothing gives strangers a poorer impression of our city than to see the sidewalks stacked full of empty barrels. boxes and barrels filled with coal and charcoal.
 T trust that you will see that such de- bris Is moved from the sidewalks, there- by placing our sidewalks il as respect able a condition as they were until re- gently Yours truly,
 ''W M DRENNEN, Mayor"
 Chief Wier at once issued the necessary order to the patrolmen and the fruit deal CTS will be made to move within the re- quired space and to take all trash off the streets and pavements. One of the stands on a prominent corner was taking up four feet, six inches next to the building. and had several barrels standing on the out side of the pavement making a total of about six feet of the pavement which was blocked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
TO FORM STOCK COMPANY
 FOR ST. LOUIS EXHIBIT

At meeting of the executive commit tee on the worlds fair of the Commercial clib, held last night it was decided to organize stock company within the club. to be known as the "yulean Fix hibit Company" to carry out the plans of the club at the St. Louis exposition next summer.
 The entire project will be submitted to the committee of twenty-five. which is called at Il o'clock this morning at the Commercial club rooms. Every member of this committee is requested to be pres ent to consider and act upon this impor- tant proposition.
 It Is proposed by the executive commit tee to place the shares of stock at $10, to enable small investors to take an active interest in the enterprise, and 1t is not the intention to allow large blocks of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building permits were issued from the follows:
 Hood & Wheeler to remodel the front of the McGowan building on Third avenue at a cost of 5000.
 Sisters of Mercy to move and repair a frame dwelling on Avenue F and Four teenth street at cost of $50
 Mrs. Mary E. Wagensler to erect two-story frame dwelling on Avenue I between Twenty and Twenty third streets to cost $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
UNITED MINE WORKERS OF ALA.
 DISTRICT IN ANNUAL CONVENTION
DEEP LAKE IS FORMED
 BY BURSTING OF MAIN

The bursting of a twenty-four inch water main at the corner of Avenue A and Fwenty-second street yesterday af- ternoon at 4:15 o'clock caused considera- ble interference with the water pressure for short time.
 The break was somewhat unusual as the main has been covered for several days. The Birmingham Water Works company has been engaged for some months in lowering the Twenty-seeond street main for the passage of the new tracks of the Seaboard Air Line.
 The main was lowered something like twenty-seven feet. The hole made in the excavations had not been entirely filled so that when the main broke yes- terday afternoon a regular lake was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15

formed which was twenty-five feet deep at several points.
 The water gate at the corner of Ave nue B and Twenty-second street was closed and the water turned over into the Twentieth street main so that the supply was not interfered with but short time.
 The company has been doing some work on the canal through which water is brought to the North Birmingham pump house and that station has been closed down for some time. The work was fln- ished last week, however, and it is ex- pected that everything will be in readi- ness to start up again this morning In the meantime the entire city has been supplied by the Cahaba station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15

stock 70 be held by any one.
 An alphabetical list Of the firms and in- dividuals who will probably contribute has been made out and this will be pre- scented to every one whose name appears on it. It is in the shape of a promise to pay to representative of the club the amount that each feels he can give.
 The committee which meets this morn ing is composed of F. M. Jackson, Rufus N. Rhodes, w. P. G. Harding. Culpepper Exum, T. G. Bush G. H. Clark. Ross c. Smith, J. w. Mcqueen, B. F. Roden, R. M. Goodall, Joseph Beitman, Robert Jem- ison, G. H. Estes. W. M. Drennen. George Griffin. T. H. Johnston. T. H. Aldrich, w. J. Cameron, Chappell Cory, Louis Minor, Frank M. Dimmick, B. Steiner J. II. Adams, F. w. Dixon, M. V. Joseph, w H. Kettig, Jones G, Moore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate office yesterday to the following couples:
 T. O.. Ward of Pittsburg and Miss Lucy Eubank, J. D. Stiff of Nashville and Miss Bertha M. Sullivan, Tom Madison of Wylam and Miss Jessie Holmes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
Postoffice Appointments.

Washington December 14-The postof- flee department announced today the fol- lowing fourth class postoffces will be ad- vanced to the Presidential grade, January 1 next. Texas-Brady, DeLeon, Haskell, Holland, Kerens, Merkle, Mt. Vernon, Royse City, Sealy, Whitney, Wortham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
DR. Y. E, HOLLOWAY,
and Suroeon.

Three-fourths Of
 the persons who come t. me to get cured of Syphilis, Gonorrhoea, Gleet, Structure. 1. ost Manhood and other private diseases have tried to get well by using oth- CT means. Why not come as soon as you find that you are afflicted7 h
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
FOR SALE CHEAP-AT WEST END

42 acres on both sides of Electric Railroad line. Property high and well drained. No filing required. Only Urge piece suburban property on mar ket.
 F. L. DEMERE,
 Room 5, Potter Building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
HEADACHES FROM COLDS.

Laxative Promo Quinine removes the cause. To get the genuinc, call for the full name. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15

Connellsville, Joseph Brown, g. Lewis burg, Thomas Dudley, Orlando Shelton. 1; Belle Sumter, A. J. Triton. Sam Brown, 4; Coal City, T. J. Reach, c. H. Lonnegan, 3; Johns, N. s. Pringle, T. w. Mccoy. Nelse Newman, 5; Lopez, Sam Vest, '; Lopez, Frank Scrugs, Shep Holmes, J. H. Davis, 3; Echols, George Thompson, l; Coleanor, J. H. Hinton, 2; Warner, John Hagood 6; Gurnsey, J. R. Dickert, Frank Perry Sparks, J. l.. Hays, 2; Dolomite, Ed Lewis, g. Warrior, James Savage, Coleman Watkins; Virginia, William Me- Milan, M. W. Justice, 2; Ragland, M. c. Watson, l. Tutwiler, Ed Palfryman. Delegate Gilmore moved that the report be adopted. Secretary Clemo announced that the locals at Littleton and Brakes had not paid any dues for the past three months. In reply to this Delegate War mock of Littleton said the sum of S35 50 was forwarded to the secretary last week by registered letter and he did not under stand why the same hal not been re- ceived.
 Littleton Delegate. The president announced there lad been some trouble at Little. n in ,llerting dues. He thought the delegate from this local was justly entitled to a seat in the convention under the circumstances. Up- on motion of Delegate Vincent the del- egate from LittIeton was seated.
 Delegate Cunningham of local No. 2490, Brakes, said 1t was the fault of the off, ficers of the local if the dues had not been paid, as they had the money in the treasury. He announced that the initia- tion fee of the local had been reduced from $15 to s10. President Flynn told the delegate that no one but President John Mitchell could give any such authority.
 The delegate from the Warrior local said that President Mitchell had given his consent for the Warrior local to re- duce the initiation fee if they saw fit. temporarily. This is the only local in the Warrior district that had obtained such dispensation,' said the delegate.
 Delegate Morgan said that he knew the local at Brakes was in arrears in dues. He said, however, that the officers intended to remit the per capita tax im- mediately by mail.
 A motion was then made to allow the delegate from Brakes to remain in the convention without voice or vote. An amendment by Delegate Fletcher to al- low his a voice and not vote was adopted.
 The Committees.
 pr.s,dent Flynn announced the commit- tees as follows:
 Blocton. Adam Stewart of Cardiff, E. O. savage of Klondike, R. H. Skinner of Dolomite, H. s. Pringle of Johns.
 On officers Reports-Arthur Blakely of Pratt City. J. R. Kimancer of Piper, John G Smith of Coalburg, s. c. Banks of RIocton, A. B. Thompson of Brookside.
 On Appeals and Grievances-R. A. Stat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15

ham of Lehigh, John F. Nolan of Wy lam, George Warren of Coal City, Charles Robinson of Lewisburg, J. F. Sorsby of Adger.
 On Constitution-J. H. Tinney of Pratt City, J. H. Orange of Pratt City D. B. Lamont of Stouts Mountain, George T. Jones of Aldrich, George Smitherman of Vivian.
 President Flynn's Report.
 The report of President Flynn was the first of the officers reports presented. He said that owing to the large amount of work that he has been called upon to do the past six months that it had been impossible for him to prepare a written report
 "The past six months has been the most trying time in the history of the organization. It is not necessary for me to recite to you the facts concerning the convention in June and the award of the board of arbitration. The organization has had some of the bitterest contests in the past six months than ever before Our members have been subjected to cruel treatment"
 He recited facts about an assault made upon MT. Hallier and Vice President Greer at Horse Creek last summer.
 Three Bitter Fights.
 "We have wagered three bitter fights in the district, and all of them are still go- ing on. The Aldrich strike which started on July is still going on. This has been one of the biggest strikes we have ever had in Alabama. Although this is the eighteenth month of the strike, there has always existed friendly feeling between the men and the officers of the company. We still have the situation under control and the company is not getting out more than 20 per cent of its output. I had conference with MT. Aldrich in Septem- Der which lasted over two hours. This
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
SIDEWALKS ARE IN
 POOR CONDITION Downtown PavementS Are
 Worst in the City REPAIRS WILL BE MADE Provision Ha Already Been Made for Laying New Walks on Parts of Twentieth Street and Of Sc.
 cond Avenue.
REPAIRS WILL BE MADE


 Birmingham are to be repaired at once. Mayor Drennen, Walter Moore. chair man of the street committee of the mayor and board of aldermen, and City Engin- eer Kendrick went through the business portion of the city yesterday, and in- spected the sidewalks with view to having them repaired.
 They found that the worst pavements in Birmingham are in the business por- ton of the city, and they are of the artificial kind. Under the new charter the city has the power to levy on the owners of the abutting property to make these improvements, and this will be done at once.
 Tour of Inspection.
 On this tour of inspection. 1t was found that in some places where stone slabs are used for paving, that one piece would be five or six inches higher or lower than the adjoining piece, and that this formed a little step over which people frequent ly tripped and fell On rainy days, it was also shown that puddles of water formed in these places, some times to the depth of three or four inches and that the wa ter would come into the shoes of people walking in the puddles.
 It was also found that frequently where iron gutters were used to carry water from the escape pipes of the buildings to the gutters, that whole sections of the gutter are missing, and that water flows all over the pavements instead of into the streets. Frequently these places were dangerous as people catch their feet in them and trip
 Mayor Drennen Talks
 Mayor Drennen said that the matter would be taken up at once, and the side walks relaid or repaired so that they would all be on the same level. He said that in a number of instances large holes were found under the pavements, where roots of trees had formerly been, but had routed away. This caused the pavements to sink and become irregular.
 While these pavements are being fixed that on the north side of Second avenue, from Eighteenth street to the Jefferson theater, is to be relaid the full width of the sidewalk to accommodate the thea ter crowds. The west side of Twentieth street from Fourth avenue to Sixth ave- nue. is also going to be repaired. These pavements run in front of the clubs and the Young Mems Christian Association building, and will be laid the full length of the sidewalk.
 The bad sidewalks in the business por- ton of the city have caused much com- ment and the fact that they are to be repaired will come as welcome news to the citizens, and especially to the busi- ness men who have stores down town.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-22

The employees of the Miller x Peck Co will enjoy a private sociable this evening.
 A son was born last night to MT and Mrs James J. Comedy, So6 Bald win street.
 There will be a special meeting of Court Wolf Tone, +. of A, ill G. A. R. hall tonight at o'clock.
 The shorthand class of the Catholic Wom ms associati5 5n will meetthis even ing at 7:45, instead of tomorrow even ing.
 Miss Loretta Hayes's dancing class, which was scheduled for Friday even- ine January 23, has been postponed to Friday evening. January 30.
 A reception which lasted from 8 to 12 o'clock was enjoyed by the mem bers of Miss Nellye Reeds dancing class and friends in K. of o. hall last night. It was a delightful affair. Miss Mary Phalen presided at the pi- ano.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-22
Special Sale of Trimmed Hats

We have made deep cuts in prices in our Trimmed Hat Dept, not single style being reserved.
 One lot TRIMMED HATS, black and colored velvet, former prices $2.7o, $3.49, $4.39. S4.s9, NOW $l.99.
 One lot TRIMMED HATS, made of best quality black velvet, former prices $4.99, $5.39, $5.99, $6.39, NOW $2.99.
 One lot TRIMMED HATS, this lot consists of our high priced goods, trimmed with black plumes and feathers, prices ranging from $5.99 to $500, NOW $3.So.
 Our object in inaugurating this Re- duction Sale is to close out as soon as possible every hat or bonnet now on our counters. ~,
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-22
DID

you ever in all your life see such fine, orderly set of men as those trol
 ley fellows who are out on strike! Say. they are credit to the ely, to themselves and to the company which discharged them for not reporting for duty when commanded to do so. We'll, there's always two sides to all such Misunderstanding, and we think the present trolley strike. is no exception to the rule. Of course, the head "su- per' thinks there is only his side to the question, therefore there's no need of arbitration; but hell find out different before the present trouble IS over; he'll also find out that none of the officials will get round-shouldered counting the nickels and dimes and. in all probability, he'll find out if the men known as "scabs' are worth what he's paying them, the old reli-- ables are worth at least $2.25 per day. A lady purchaser at our store when questioned if she had come on the trolley answered, "NO, and haven't only one coat to my name, but if l was presented with a $1O0 sealskin wouldn't ride until the strike is set tied" Such are the remarks you hear on all sides. Remember, 1t takes a cool head to go through such tan talking situation and we say to all parties concerned if they will drink nothing but good Tea and Coffee they'll find everything will come out as 1t should (for the best. If they. in tend taking our advice, they should begin with the quality we sell.
 Phn7an'S T Store
 x2 East Main Street. Telephone.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-22
A. MaiIhiOt, I53 South Main Street
JUST ' DAYS MORE BEFORE MOVING.

Do not forget that everything is going at sacrifice. There are bar- gains for everybody. At 19c-IThe best 39c Corset. At 19c-Woolen Toques, from 25c and
 39c
 At 25c and 33c-Boys' Pants, from 39c
 to 5Oc
 At 25c-Ladies' Shirt Waists. At 29c-The best Mems f1eeced Under
 Shirt, sold everywhere for soc.
 House Wrappers, Mems Shirts, Col lars, Ladies' Vests and Pants, Woolen Hose for all. The entire stock at less than cost until closing.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-22
The MiIIer& & Peck Co
BARGAIN DAY, FRIDAY, JANUARY s3

BARGAIN DAY, FRIDAY, JANUARY M At 9sc-All our eiderdown Dressing
 Sacques, were $2. At $1.9S-Ladies' Kersey Coats, all silk
 lined, were $6. At $5.98-Ladies' Broadcloth Suits, , were $1O. z.e5- '@.. At $2.9S-NIisses' Walking Skirts, were
 50. At 98c-Electric. Seal Muffs, were $1.5O. At 75c-Electric Seal Scarfs, were
 $1.25. K s>,.> At 5c-Outing Flannels, from 7c. At -Seersucker Ginghams, value
 8 1-3c. At 1oc-4o-inch White Lawn, from.
 121ac. At 25c-F7eece lined Piques, were
 371sc. At 19c- Bleached Table Damask, from
 25c. At 5Ac-Best Apron Ginghams, from
 7c. ~s>... At 3c-Linen Huck. Towels. from sc. At 1Oc-Infants' Flannel Bands, value
 19c. At 121ac-Ladies' White Aprons, with
 Iuutc, Ndlu0 <1oC. At $1.49-Misses' blue Sailor Suits,
 trimmed with white braid, value
 $2.5O At 79c-Boys' worsted Sweaters, from
 $1.25. . At s1.2s Boys wool Reefer Coats,
 from $2. At 13c. ? for 25c-Boys' fast black
 ribbed Hose, were 17c pair. At 5c-Women's fast black Hose, value
 1Oc.
 At 39c-Men's heavy Under Shirts, odd
 sizes, were 5Oc and 75c. At 29c-Men's fleece lined Under Shirts,
 value 5Oc At 31c-Opaque fringed Shades, from
 42c. At 20c-Floor Oil Cloth. from 25c. At S1.4S Japanese Rugs 36x72, value
 $19S
 At 9Sc-6-4 Tapestry Table Covers. At 3ac-Covere7 Sofa Pillows. At 4ac-24 and 26-inch Sofa Pillows. At 19c yard-Good Rag Carpet.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-22

Mems Negligee Shirts, with bands,
 from 39c, 29c Mems fine Madras and Bedford Neg nigee Shirts, from Soc, 39c Mems 75c Negligee Shirts, special 5Oc Mems Oyeralls, soc value. 39c MEMS AND BOYS SWEATERS. Boys blue and red Sweaters, sizes Y 24 to 34, soc goods, 39c Boys wool striped Sweaters, sizes
 IS to A, from 75c, soc Boys all wool $1 Sweaters, plain and stripes, from $1, 59c Mems all wool Sweaters, from $1, 75c Mems allswool s1.59 Sweaters, spe-
 cial 9Sc
 MEMS CARDIGANS. Mems fine all wool Cardigans, were
 from $2, . $1.5O
 MEMS HOSIERY.
 Mems mixed Hose, all sizes, SC Mems heavy fast color Hose, from
 121ac, Sc Mems extra double sole and heel ' Hose, from 17c, 10c Mems 25c wool Hose, 17c Mems camel's hair natural and
 black all wool Hose, 1Oc
 MEMS UNDERWEAR. Mems heavy feecy Underwear, 23c Mems heavy camel's hair Under
 wear, 42c
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1903-04-30
old Time History.

An Interesting historical document was
to-day received by The Department Of
Archives aud History. which is Of inter
est not only 10 the people Of the capital
city, but the entire State. The docu
meut referred to Is the original plat Of
the city ofJacksou. as laid out by the
commissioners appointed to locate the
seat Of Government for the state Of Mis-
sissIppi, aud is signed by Peter A9Van-
Dorm, one OF the commissioners, and
dated April as. Is7z. fhe map was do
mated 10 the State by Mrs. Sarah A. W
Davis. Of Tangiapaho, La daughter
Of DR.. William baltimore, one Of the
commissioners, and was sent to her
father al Liberty, Amite County, Miss. /,
by Mr.. VanDorn, who lived at Port Glib
sou. The map shows the city of Jack
son as II was before any bulldogs were
erected. The ground upon which the
old Capital stood, at The head OF Capital
Street. is Capitol Green. ThAt portion
Of the States properly Immediately be
hind the Capitol is designated as Com
mons. To the right aud left Of the Cap
ilol Green are two streets,
drsignsied AS Crescent Street. The
street on the left Of Capitol Green leads
to College Green, while that on the right
leads to Court Green The map also
shows the location Of the frst state.
house which was erected 10 Jackson, on
The lot where the Harding Building now
stands. The map shows that every
other square was left vacant and BY re-
ference TO the report OF the commission
ers II Is sscertsiued that these vacant
squares were intended for parks, bat for
some reason the original idea OF the
commissioners vas never carried out.
Il Is interesting 10 note that this plan Of
laying ons CITY vas 6rst suggested by
Thomas TeHsrson--Ipckson special 10
picaYnne.