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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
PRESENT WARDS PETITION.
Committee Goes to Montgomery to See
 Governor Jclks.

A delegation of gentlemen. among whom were J. w. Bush. A. G. Smith. George Huddleston, Henry DiR. Wallace Ward, John L. Parker and number of others, went to Montgomery yesterday. and pre- sented the claims of Captain Ward to Goyernor Jelks, in the matter of the Judgeship contest between Hon. Charles W. Ferguson and Capt William c. Ward.
 The delegation reports that they based Captain Wards claims on his experience as a lawyer and eminent fitness for the position, and reinforced their arguments with a very powerful petition, signed by many of the most prominent business men and attorneys in Jefferson county.
 The committee expressed themselves as much pleased with the reception given their petition, and confident that Captain Ward has good chance of the appoint ment.
 Lawyers interviewed yesterday had, of course, no definite information to offer but the general impression seemed to be that excepting in the possible event of a dark horse being chosen, Mir. Ferguson had the best chance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04

The boundary lines for Greater Birmlng- ham were adopted yesterday afternoon at a meeting of the joint committees from the Commercial club. Board of Trade and mayor and board of aldermen.
 The lines are those reported by the sub committee, consisting of Mayor w. NJ Drennen, B. F. Roden. F. M. Jackson and City Engineer Kendrick.
 The report was made by Chairman Drennen of the subcommittee and in- cludes East Lake. woodlawn, Avondale, with their present boundary lines; then directly west from Avondale to Village creek, where the creek crosses the boun- dary line of East Birmingham. Then follows Village creek through East Bir- mingham and taking in all the incorpor- ated portions of North Birmingham; west of North Birmingham the line starts rom
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
 INVITED TO COME
THE COMMERCIAL CLUB EXTENDS THAT ROAD AN INVITATION TO BUILD INTO BlRMINGHAM-FlRST OFFICIAL RECOGNITION.

The Commercial club yesterday after noon extended an invitation to the Ill., nois Central railroad to build into Blr- mingham.
 This is the first time that the railroad has received official recognition from all of the bodies of Birmingham, although for some time there has been talk of it's building into Birmingham, and branch road is now being built in this direction from Jackson, Tenn.
 The resolution was introduced by N. F. Thompson and was seconded and unani- mously adopted It was as follows:
 Whereas, The Illinois Central rail- road is surveying line from Jack son. Tenn. towards Birmingham, and current rumor has 1t that a branch of that system will be built to this city, and as the coming of such a system would mean greatly increased facill- ties both In the reception and distri- bsation of products that contribute to the progress and prosperity of Bir- mingham, besides opening a rich por- ton of Alabama to the marts Of com- merce, therefore be 1t
 Resolved by the Commercial club of Birmingham. That an invitation Is hereDy most cordially extended to the management of the Illinois Central railroad to build into Birmingham; and while this city and district are now well served with railroads, yet the marvellous resources of this section and the rapid growth of Birmingham promise rich return not only to the railroads that are already here, but to all others that may come.
 Resolved, That a copy Of these reso- lutions be sent to President Stuyve- sant Fish of the Illinois Central rail- road, with the further assurance that this club and the business men of Bir- mingham will be pleased to welcome his road to this city, and will accord him any cooperation looking to that end that he may feel justified in ask ing at their hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
MINE STRIKE MAY
 HELP PRODUCERS Rogers. Brown 6 Company OiS-
 cuss the Situation MAY CLEAN FURNACE YARDS !. the Strike Continues Any Length of Time 1t Will Give Furnaces a Chance to Get Rid of Sur
 plus Stock.
MAY CLEAN FURNACE YARDS

Rogers, Brown and companys Cincin- natl iron report says:
 ''rhe strike of the union coal miners June 30th in the Birmin gham' district was the event of the week. At this writing 1t is impossible to state how long 1t will probably last, and what effect it will have on the price of southern irons. If a settlement Is effected within a com paratively short time there will be no appreciable diminution of output, and the natural order of events will not be inter rupted. If it continues for two weeks or more most of the furnaces in the Bir- mingham district will feel it. Possibly the best thing that could happen to the iron producers of the south would be a continuance of the strike for sixty or ninety days. This would enable them to clear their furnace yards and give con- sumers a chance to use up whatever surplus stocks they may have and mat ters would be then in good condition for a fine fall trade.
 There nave been more inquires and probably a larger tonnage of transac- tions during the past week. Prices have continued irregular and concessions have been made in some instances. Quite a number of large buyers have tested the market and have acknowledged that they would need Iron before long and would buy largely when they were confident that the bottom had been reached. but in the meantime would only cover their monthly necessities.
 "Rumors have been freely circulated re- garding the intentions of some of the furnaces in the southern association, and also as to the probable action of the as- sociation at its next meeting and the imagined intentions of the independent furnaces.
 There is no concerted action whatever among the furnaces not connected with the southern association. It Is their idea that supply and demand will regulate the market. Some of them are not will ling to make sales at the agreed schedule Of the combination, thinking that higher prices will rule later. Others will accept orders on basis of $1S.00 Birmingham for No. 2, while some of the rest who have iron on yard to sell will take business at current prices. The market therefore con- tinues irregular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04

Owensboro, Ky, who will shortly remove his family to Birmingham.
 MT. Jacobs has contemplated quitting the railroad business for several months and formally rendered his resignation about a month ago. There was some hesi- tancy about accepting it, however, and 1t was not until personal appeal was made to the officials that they agreed to allow him to retire.
 Mir. Jacobs has been with the Central of Georgia as commercial agent In Brmlng- ham since 1S93 having practically been the representative of the road here since his connection with it. He came to Bir- mingham in 1887 and served as agent for the Kansas City, Memphis and Blrming- ham until he went with the Central
 MT. Cowin Is an able successor to Mr. Jacobs. He has held the position of so- 1iciting freight agent for the past six years and is thoroughly familiar with all the details of the local office. His appoint ment comes as worthy promotion.
 MT. Cowins successor has not yet been announced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
HUNTSVILLE LINE
 NEARLY IN SIGHT
IT IS REPORTED THAT HUNTS WILLIE HAS RAISED $290o AND BIRMINGHAM $25oo-REMAINING $47oo DEPENDS ON CANVASS.

Yesterday afternoon Chairman R. N. Rhodes of the Birmingham, Huntsville and Gulf railroad committee, stated that the people of Huntsville had raised $2SoO for the expenses of the preliminary sur vey. and that he had received promises of $2500 from Birmingham men.
 This makes total of $500 for this work and 1t Is believed that the remaining s4IOO needed will be raised as soon as the com mittee makes a canvass.
 The committee will make an earnest effort in a few days to raise Birming- hams quota of the S1O,OOO needed It was estimated by the committee that Birming- ham should raise about $70O0 of this amount. and that Huntsville should raise the balance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04

more members of the club. He stated that there should be twenty-five new members to the club each month, and asked the assistance of the membrs. Secretary Glb- which was received and adopted.
 New members as follows were elected: c. H. Motion, A. J. Gilmore, W. J. Bell, J. II. Dean, E. P. Riggs, George c. Har- ris. J. H. Adams, D. Nj. Drennen, J. T. Morgan and Dr. J. M. Mason.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
BUSINESS MEN WILL TAKE
 THE TRIP TO CINCINNATI

chairman of the eommir1ee. and it is thought he will take hold of it and push 1t.
 The object is to advertise Birmingham vile and Louisville to stop and spend a day in each of those cities, while Cinein- natl has promised to entertain the entire party as long as tl.sy choose to stay in that city.
 This will be the first trip of this kind out of Birmingham. and it is believed it will do more to advertise this city than any other plan which could be adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
BOUNDARY LINES FOR BIG
 BIRMINGHAM ARE FIXED

Village creek and runs by the Jewish cemetery to Kate avenue; west on Kate avenue to the western boundary of Smith field; then follow the Owenton macad- amized road south to the Alabama Great Southern right of way; then east on the Alabama Great Southern right of way to the city limits of Birmingham; then south on the present city limits to the Mineral railroad and east on that about 150 feet north of the ridge of Red moun- tain to the city limits of Avondale. This includes Glen Iris and Highland Park; then southwest Elyton and a portion of Green Springs is included, Owenton and West End are not included for several reasons
 Fred M. Jackson moved the report of the subcommittee be adopted by the joint committee. This motion was second ed and carried
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04

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 Hemorrhoids, Yaricocele, Hernia and Venereal diseases of every name, nature. form and character are also treated, and a legal guarantee of cure will be given in every case.
 Our equipment, consisting of we'll stocked prescription department. X-Ray. Violet Ray, Static and Galvano-Faradic apparatus Super-Heated Air. Arc Light Cabinet, Eureka Nebulizer and Ozone ln- halation for nose. throat and lungs, and thoroughly equipped Surgical Depart ment modern and up-to-date in every particular. give us a prestige over all competitors in Alabama in our special line of practice.
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 Terms liberal and condolences held in- violate office hours 8 a. m. to 8 p. m. Sundays, a. m. to 1 D. m.
 A FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENT
 FROM THE PRESS.
 The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Dozier & Co. are without uouDt the pest known specialists in the south, and their fame Is due entirely to their great skill.
 The Birmingham News; Both Drs O. T. and Byron Dozer are reliable and ex- pereneed physicians and surgeons. who. deserve the great success which has been and Is theirs.
 Age-Hara9d; Dr. Dozier's long standing and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
BOYLES TO THE FRONT.
Great Sale of Lots Now On.

The Barton property at Boyles will be put on the market today. Every one who knows anything about Boyles knows that the B. F. Barton land is the best property there, both for home and bus mess. It lies adjoining the l.. &s N. rail- road property, and is therefore most con- venient to the shops, roundhouse, etc., which are building there.
 Three hundred beautiful lots have been laid off together with broad streets and alleys and will go on the market today at prices that will surprise home pur- ehasers and investors
 These lots. for the next few days. will be sold at prices ranging from siOO to s20O each.
 Remember that these prices will be rais- ed soon. First come. first served.
 For plat of property, description and prices call on F. M Roof & Co. rooms 2O2-204 Jefferson county bank building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04

ship, subject to the action of the dem ocratic party Respectfully,
 A. O. LANE. The Hon. A. o. Lane was formerly mayor of Birmingham and also served as chairman of the Board of Police Commis- sioners. He is one of the oldest and best known citizens of Birmingham and is an eminent lawyer popular with the bar and the business community generally. The circuit iudgeship is now held by the Hon. A. A. Coleman.
 For the present this apparently narrows down the contest for the position of pro- bate judge to Judge Samuel E. Greene and Judge J. P. Stiles the present incum- bent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
.SOLON JACOBS HAS
 LEFT THE C. OF G.
AFTER LONG sER3acE MIR. JACOBS SENDS IN HIS Fts5l lGNATloN-HE WILL GO IN THE BROKERAGE suslNEss-coWIN PROMOTED.

Solon Jacobs has resigned his posllloh as commercial agent of the Central or Georgia railway at Birmingham and IS succeeded by Sam Cowin, who has held the position of soliciting freight agent under Mir. Jacobs The change IS enec- tive after July l, and arrangements for 1t were made by w. E. Estes. general freight agent of the Central, who was in Birmingham on Thursday.
 MT. Jacobs will go into the general brokerage business in Birmingham, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04

"HE HON. A. O. LANE having ire
 quently been mentioned during the last few days in connection with various judicial positions, the following letter will be read with much interest;
 Birmingham. Ale, July 3, 1903. To Editor Age-Herald:
 My name has been mentioned in the press several times, recently, in connee- tion with the vacancy in the judgeship of the City court of Birmingham, and, also, the probate judgeship for the next en- suing term. have net been an applicant for the former position, nor will l be candidate for the latter. I will, however, submit my name for the circuit judge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
HORSES FOR THE POLICE.
Chief Wier Purchases Two Animals to
 Drive to the Patrol.

Two new horses were purchased yester- day by Chief of Police Wier to be used half the time in the patrol wagon. The old patrol wagon horses will be used for the other twelve hours.
 The department paid S225 for the horses, $50 of which was paid by swapping two saddle horses The saddle horses were two that the mounted policemen have been using. They were not suited to drive to the wagon.
 The new pair are handsome blacks, young and well built
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04

The Commercial club yesterday took its first definite step towards having an ex- cursion to Cincinnati, Louisville and Nashville about September. The object of the trip is to return the visit of the Cincinnatians to Birmingham several months ago.
 The matter was referred to the regular standing committeeman on entertainment with instructions to appoint a sub-com- mittee of five to take hold of the matter and make the arrangements. Sid Lee is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
LOST

Large liver and white pointer bitch; has on collar and tag, J. B. Turner, Chi cago; e5 reward if returned to E. I. Burn, with H. c. Ab- bolt & Bro., 1905 2d avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04

Alabama Brewing Go.
 "Bohemian Beer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-04
St. Louis Exhibit.


 Secretary Gibson requested the club to send delegation of prominent men to Montgomery in the near future to see Governor Jelks and get a definite promise from him to make an appropriation for the Alabama exhibit at the St. Louis ex- position. Unless the state makes an ap- propNation the Alabama commission be- lieves that it will be impossible to get up an exhibit. Secretary Gibsou reported that the commission had met and that they had decided to make a canvass of the state. visiting about ten of the most important cities, to collect funds for the exhibit, provided the state made req sonable appropriation.
 Board of Directors.
 At the meeting of the board of direc- tors nothing important was done except read the minutes of past meetings and elect ten new members.
 President Jackson urged that the board of directors be more careful to get up
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-02
UnmusicaI Wolves.

An incident just reported from sivas, Turkey, seems to prove that the feeling which music awakens in wolves is fright. Two musicians--a drummer and piper-returnin to their village from wedding party were overtaken by snowstorm and sought refuge in a desertedmill. They llt a fire. with some wood they found in the place and were warming them selves when they saw wolf emerge from a dark corner of the building. They jumped up on shelf and, to their dismay, saw several more wolves join the first. The animals rushed in their direction, and the drummer, at loss for a mode of defense, set to beating his drum, whereupon his companion in stinctively played his pipe. The effect was marvellous. The music so terri fed the wolves that they attempted to run away, and, as the door was closed, they began fighting and several of them were torn to pieces, the sur vivors eventually escaping through & hole in the wall. This incident is vouched for by the government Ga- xette of Sivas.-London Mail.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-02

are very poor, had the month previous given 15ceIts. On the last grand rally day, however, he shamefacedly pro- duced only one cent.
 De game didn't work out, said he, apologetically to his teacher, of whom he was fond.
 't.'What do you mean by the game not working out?' asked the teacher.
 "'Well, y see,' said the lad, last month kep' my eye skinned for ''crap" games an wen seen game on I'd steer cop into it, an wen the cop chased de. boys I'd jump in an get wot's left of de money. Oats de way got IS cents las month. But yisterday wen I puts a cop on to de game de boys grabbed up all de coin before dey lit out--all but one cent. Oats all got fur me work, but mebbe I'll have better luck nex' Saturday,
 "Ihe narrative was told with abso- lute sincerity, and the lad apparent ly never had qualm of conscience abcIt his method used in gathering up pennies for the heathen,"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-02
k SOCIETY, CLUB, THEATRE / /
DARKEST RUSSIA"

The sale of tickets for the most pop uIar dramatic event of the season, Darkest Russia" is surpass1ng the eX- pectations of the most sanguine, and every indication points to a successful production of this charming play. The members of Comstock lodge, K. of F., are working like beavers to make the attraction one worthy of the most fas- tidious. The drama is written in four acts and abounds in startling situa- tions, strong climaxes and elegant cos tunes. The situations of the play are not unnatural, but true to life in every detail. The language of the piece is drawn so fine that it cannot help but command the strongest admiration of all lovers of the drama. One of the special numbe on the program willb the violin artist, Miss Mae Stanley. who is completing herstudies underline great finishing teacher, Professor Isa- dore Troostvyk of Yale college. Miss Stanley has also been pupil of the famous teacher of theory and harmony, Horatio Parker, also of Yale. The play will be given one night only at Poli's, Wednesday, May G., The follow ing is the cast of characters:
 Alexis Nazimof ...... :. w. H. Benha m
 Colonel Imperial Guards.) Count Paul Nazimoff .... F. S. Phelps
 Uater Courier to the Czar.) .s Colonel Septimus Cobb, Jean Ingraham
 (An American Traveler.) General Karsichef .... J. W. Phelps
 Minister of Police,) g<se Nicholas Karsicheff w. T. McLelland
 Special Aide to Constantine:) Ivan Barosky ......... w H. Black
 GA Student.) Louis ........g. ..... R. W. Mackey Owinsky .'... ."........'.., F. B. Hull
 (Nihilists.) RanoaloH '......... Leon Hall Hoffman .............. w. W. Rowe
 Secret Police.)
 Captain of the Guard, George Povard Sergeant ............. c. s. Chipman Joseph ............ Matthew Gilmore CosSack Driver ...... J. J. Shoemaker ;Hanaza ......! James Miller Azof .............. Frank Woodruff
 Servants to Nazimoff.) Ida Barosky, Josephine M. Ingraham
 Daughter of the People.) Countess Karischeff ... Mary Turley
 (Of the Old Nobility.)
 Baroness Won Rhineberg ......... ...... Winifrede Ward
 GA rich young widow.) Olga karlscheff ..... Manice Waas
 (Only daughter of the Countess.) Soldiers-W. c. Scott, c. H. Wiley, George Graham, William Goodhall, c. H. Burleigh, William Hall, J. F'reistadter, I. J. Shoemaker, Thom- as Call,
 Events. r..
 Act 1.-The fete in the Nazimoff pal ace, St Petersburg. @H
 Act M-The Nihilist rendezvous.
 Act III-Apartments of the minister of police.
 Act IV-Military station on the Si- berian road.
 (One year supposed to efapse be- tween Acts III and Iv.)
 The following special program has been arranged: Between Acts and II. soprano solo, Mrs J. F. Scott: be- tween Acts II and III, the popular cos ter singer, Teddy Biggerstaff; between Acts III and ", Miss Mae Stanley, violin solo, selected.
 The entire production is given un- der the personal direction of Jean 1n- graham. .s 4
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-05-02
l"ouEEN OF THE HIGHWAY"

James H. Wallick carries for his production of Queen of the Highway" :" which will be given at Polls on Mon- day evening, the horses, dogs, real In- dfans, wild wolves used, and all spe- cial scenery and effects. The models for each act were made under the su- ptervision of the author, Charles A. Taylor, and the scenes painted from |sBecial photographs of the locality in which the daring hold-up took place. lone old Indian character who was prksent at the death of this female, Rob Roy, (around whose life history the plot revolves). now smokes the pipe of peace in the stage representation of the historical past; the rapid strides of that robbed him of his |b&rthright. place him once more, as if | ockery. among miniature scenes recall the passing of his race;
 paper-mache rock and stump.
 canvas-painted tree and noun
 (true in every detail for it's real.
 is a link that binds his memory the past: as he puffs his pipe of
 ce behind the footlights of civiliza-
 rl his mind is far away over the
 eat border on the trail of his fore ithers, where no white man trod in Safety