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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
MOTORMAN TRIED
 ON QUEER CHARGE
IS SAID TO HAVE RUN A CAR IN A RECKLESS MANNER--THE JUDGE
 WILL NOT DECIDE UNTIL HE
 FINDS MEANING OF "WANToN."

Ed Burdette, motorman of the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company, was on trial yesterday before Judge Feagin on charge of maliciously wantonly and willfully running a street car in reckless manner.
 Judge Feagin held his decision up until the definition of wanton could be secured. He stated from the evidence that Bur dette was not guilty of running the car in a reckless manner, either maliciously or willfully but that there was some doubt in his mind about 1t being wanton- ly run in reckless manner.
 It Is charged that on July 1S Burdette was running a street car which struck Mir Jaffe, who lives on Nineteenth street near the K. c. crossing and inflicted serious injuries. The accident occurred just at the crossing while Mir. Jaffe was crossing Nineteenth street to his home, which is on the east srce.
 From the testimony of two witnesses Burdette was either reading a newspaper when the accident happened or had just handed one to some one behind him and pointed out an article in the paper.
 As the motorman turned his head he discovered Jaffe on the track just in front of the car. He exclaimed and did all in his power to stop the car before 1t struck the man, but it was too late Jaffe will probably be laid up in bed for several months. He was not able to att tend the trial yesterday.
 It further was evident from the testi- mony that Jaffe was walking across the street at an angle of forty-1ve degrees and that his back was turned to the car, and he did not notice 1t approaching him.
 Briefs will be submitted by the attor- neys on both sides. A suit for damages will probably be filed. and each side had the testimony in the case taken down verbatim yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

T. J. shaffer, president of the Amalga- mated Association of Iron. Steel and Tin workers. left for his home in Plttsburg last night.
 MT. shaffer has been in Birmingham for several days endeavoring to settle the diff ferences between the owners of the plate mills in Birmingham and Besemer and their one hundred employees. A confer enee was held yesterday at the Hotel Morris, but the parties could not agree upon a wage scale. and so the employees are on a strike.
 It was learned that the plate mill work CTS have ben receiving higher wages in Birmingham than anywhere else in the country. Scales having been fixed in other localities the operators offered a scale which is a reduction on the wages now paid, but still in advance of the scale adopted elsewhere. The men refused the offer, although 1t Is stated that under the scale proposed rollers would receive ST per day, and 'shearers" would get $15. The arguments between the operators and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
.DRS. DCZRER & cos MEDlCO-SURGlcAL INSTITUTE,
 Cor. lst ave. & 21st St. BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA.

strictly high-clnss institute for the scientific treatment of all Chronic, Ner- vous. Blood. Skin. Rectal. Female and Genlto- Urinary diseases Deformitles. Tu-, mors, Stiff Joints. Cancer. Lupus. Malig-' nant Ulcers Rheumatism, Tuberculosis and Consumption. Hemorrhoids, varicocele 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 well- stocked prescription department, x-Ray, Violet Ray, Static and Galvano- Faradio apparatus Super Heated Air. Arc Light Cabinet. Eureka Nebulizer and Ozone In- halation for nose, throat and lungs. and a 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.
 CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
 Consultation and examination free. |
 Terms liberal and condolences held in- violate. office hours a. m. to 8 p. m. Sundays, a. m. to D. m.
 A FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENTS
 FROM THE PRESS.
 The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Dozier 6 Go. are without doubt the best known specialists fin the south. and their fame is due entirely to their great skill
 The Birmingham News: Both Drs. O.. T. and Byron Dozier are reliable and ex- perienced physicians and surgeons. whS' deserve the great success which has been and is theirs 4
 Age-Herald: Dr. Dozier's long standing and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his professj on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
MAKE THEM KEEP HOUSE.
Judge Feaeln Adopts Novel Method of
 Settling a Famlys Trouble.

Judge Feagin yesterday held up the case against W. w Johnson, charged with the non-support of his family, until the first of next month. If Jackson has supported his family to that date and he and his wife have lived happily together the case will be mol pressed
 Johnson Is a carpenter and makes good living It Is stated by the policemen who made the arrest that he had provided for his wife in a boarding house until Ter gently. but that lately he had procured her a room somewhere else and given her only enough food to last her n short time. There was no means to cook the food, and there was scarcely any furniture in the room.
 Johnson and his wife have been married four years and have two children John son does not drink, and Is said to be a very quiet and hard working man. Judge Feagin has made the couple promise to go to housekeeping. He delivered them a severe lecture yesterday in court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
STARTERS MISSION FAILS
 AND PLATE MEN STRIKE

the union Is such that the strike of the men in the plate mill will not affect the other parts of the works.
 Before he left Mir shaffer, while at the Morris, was asked as to the condition of labor generally as he saw it in this sec ton. He stated that everything seemed to be in good condition and that the people seemed to be prosperous. He did not care to express any opinion on the miners situ- ation other than to say that while here, he had talked with a number of labor leaders. and he could not see why mat ters might not be settled without much trouble, although difficulty might be ex- perieneed in selecting a fifth arbitrator. Still he could not see why it should be serious.
 As to the strike among the plate mill men MT Shaffer said that while the wage scale could not be agreed upon the other departments of the plants were not af- fected and he did not see why they did not run. He seemed to think that the plants ought to start Up and leave the plate mill wage scale in abeyance. He would not talk further on the subject
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
SUMMER EXCURSIONS.
Rates to New York, Boston and tho
 EaQA

The Central of Georgia railway and it's connection now have on sale at all coupon ticket offices in the southeast. excursion tickets to New York. Boston and other eastern cities and resorts via Savannah h and steamships of the Savannah Line good returning until October 3l. 19O3 Tick cts include meals and berth aboard shin. Rates much less than all-rail. The rail ride to Savannah Is quick and pleasant: through sleeping cars. The ocean voy- age Is smooth and refreshing. Nine new and magnificent ships. More frequent sailings than in previous years. Improved service aboard ship. Evening course din- ners. For further particulars apply to your nearest agent or John w. Blount.
 Travelling Passenger Agent. 1921 First avenue Phone 976. 6-6-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
RECORD OF COURTS.

Judge A A. Coleman of the Circuit court yesterday granted the petition of Mrs Mary Ann Brown, widow, pray ing that the disabilities of homage be removed from her 19-year-old son, Hugh Brown, in order that an estate can be adjusted.
 In the City court there was filed yes- terday the case of Carrie Johnson vs. the Western Union Telegraph company, in which the plaintiff sues for $500 as damages for the alleged failure on the part of the defendant to deliver tele- gram.
 There was filed in the same court the case of Will McFarlin and James Me- Farlin, a copartneship doing business un- der the name of Will McFarlin & Go, vs Norman Webb, Christina s. Webb, Sterling A Wood, Ida May Wood and the United States Fidelity & Guaranty Go. The plaintiff sues for $2OOO as dam ages on an injunction bond in the case of Sterling A. Wood ct al. vs. Will Me Farlin & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
WISE CASE WILL
 BE HEARD TODAY Attorneys Will be Allowed One Hour Each for Argument EVIDENCE VERY LENGTHY Judge Coleman Has Finished Reading the 500 Pages of Testimony In
 the Havls Case and Is
 Ready for Arguments.
EVIDENCE VERY LENGTHY

Judge A. A. Coleman of the Jefferson County Circuit court yesterday finished going over the stenographic report of the evidence in the recent trial of Glen Havis, charged with the murder of Elias M. Lathem, to determine whether Will liam Wise the co-defendant In the case. shall be released on bail.
 He will hear the attorneys for both sides this morning at 9:SO o'clock, and has an- nounced that each side shall have one hour for argument, if 1t Is desired. The habeas corpus proceedings were recently instituted by the attorneys for Wise to secure his release on ball. The hearing was set for last Monday morning. At that time the evidence In the Havis trial was submitted by both sides as evidence in the habeas corpus proceedings.
 500 Pages of Evidence.
 As the stenographic report covered moro than five hundred pages of type written manuscript. the court announced 1t would be several days before the en-
 
 It was agreed by the attorneys for both sides that additional witnesses could be introduced later if desired It Is sup posed that no other witnesses will be called this morning when the case comes up, but there is little doubt but what the attorneys will avail themselves of the opportunity to make arguments for and against the release of the defendant on bail. One hour will be allowed to each side
 William Wise. who was jointly indicted with Glen Havis for the murder of E. M. Lathem in the lobby of the Morris hotel on the 17th of last April, has been con fined In the county jail since the day of the killing. Havls was found guilty of murder in the second degree and was sentenced to twelve and a half years in tho penitentlary.
 Havls Fired the Shot.
 It was shown in the trial of Havis that he was the one who actually fired the shot which did the killing. The attorneys for the defendant have based their appli- cation for the release of Wise on ball on the provision of the state constitution which says that ball shall not be denied. but shall be granted as a matter of right unless 1t Is reasonably evident that the defendant Is guilty of the offense in the degree punishable capitally. In Alabama the only degree punishable capitally is the first.
 It is argued by the defense that since the defendant who actually did the shoot Ing was found guilty only in the second degree that Wise cannot be found guilty in a higher degree, and is therefore en- titled to ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
RAIN STORM DID
 LITTLE DAMAGE
CAUSED CONSIDERABLE ALARM, BUT NO SERIOUS DAMAGE WAS DONE IN AND ABOUT THE CITY. WIRES BLOWN DOWN.

In about forty-fve minutes yesterday afternoon .95 of an inch of rain fell, and there was a wind and thunder storm which threatened to do much more dam age than 1t actually accomplished.
 It was another of the impromptu storms which come up so frequently in Birmingham in the summer time, but it was less disastrous than it's predeces- sors.
 Although the wind blew nearly sixty miles an hour, 1t did little more than break a few window glasses, tear few awnings out of place, and blow couple of chimneys down. For while the clouds of dust were so dense that 1t was impossible to see across the streets, but the rain soon settled 1t.
 At the corner of Third avenue and Twentieth street the water backed up half across the pavement.
 Wires In and around the city were blown down, and 1t was late last night before connection could be secured with several places north of here. It was re- ported that woodlawn and East Lake had suffered heavily as Q result of the wind. but this was not true. There was a heavy rain in both these places, but the wind was not very strong.
 A number of telephones were out of or der until a late hour, but gradually they got back into condition.
 The heavy wind and rain caused four runaways. No one was injured in any of them, which is probably due to the fact that very few persons were out on the streets.
 The runaways were in the center of the city. One horse frightened a number of people and had several narrow escapes from breaking things up at Parkers drug store. The others made straight runs and hurt nothing but themselves and the ve- hicles they were pulling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
DRILLING THE NEWS BOYS.
Reading Room Is Providing an Attract
 i've Place for the Yungsters.

Several things are being done now for the entertainment and instruction of the boys at the reading room being run in the city hall
 Findlay White, a young attorney. Is giving the boys lessons in drilling once a week. This has caused a great deal of interest among the boys and great rivalry has arisen about which of them is the best drilled.
 A number of games have been bought and placed in the hall. and the board of directors is anxious that other games should be contributed. With these and the books the boys are kept interested, and the number which attends is con- stantly growing larger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
YOUNG MIR. RAPS
 CAUSED ANXIETY
LITTLE SON OF MIR. AND MRS. GEORGE RAPs WAS LOST IN BALTIMORE, BUT WAS FOUND INSPECTING MINIATURE R. R.

A special from Baltimore yesterday says: Considerable excitement was oc- easioned last night by the sudden disap- pearance of Cornelius J. Raps, the five year-old son of MT. and Mrs. George Hnns of Birmingham, Ala. The little fellow was missing from the side of his mother and father for at least half-hour, and was finally found roaming about as un- concerned as a drum major near the miniature railroad.
 "As soon as the child was missed the fact was made known to several mepbers of the Elks' reception committee, and 1t was not long before a large number of the fraternity were on the hunt for the lest child. There was great rejoicing when the little fellow was found"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
PRAYERS FOR DEAD PoNTlFF.
The Form to Be Used After Low
 Mass.

The clergy of the diocese of Mobile, which embraces the state of Alabama. have received the following:
 Diocese of Mobile-Until further notice, the reverend clergy will recite after every low mass in the church the fol- lowing prayes for the repose of the soul of the late sovereign pontiff, Leo XIII. By command of
 RT. REV. BISHOP ALLEN. J. W. SHAW Secretary.
 Our Father and Hail Mary, three times, with the following versicles and responses: External rest grant unto him, o Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him: May he rest in peace" Amen.
 LET US PRAY.
 O God by whose inscrutable appoint ment Thy servant, Leo KILLS, was num- bered among the Chief Bishops: grant, we beseech Thee. that he, who was the vicar of Thine only begotten Son on earth, may receive a place among Thy holy pontiffs who have entered into ever lasting blessedness. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
REPORT OF FSOUTHERNIRON
 COMMITTEE MADE PUBLIC

The report of the southern iron com mittee for the last fiscal year was re- celyed yesterday.
 The report covers shipments of steel rails and billets and pig iron and pipe from the southern district. It shows 4S15 tons of steel rails and 96,374 tons of steel blllets. There were 1,s37154 tons of pig iron and 16S795 tons of iron pipe.
 The comparative shipments for 1902 and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
PROPERTY SOLD AT AUCTION.
Sale Was for Purpose of Obtaining
 Payment of Assessments.

City Tax Collector Garretson sold a large amount of property at auction yes- terday to the highest bidders The sale was for the purpose of obtaining pay ment of assessment taxes levied on the property The taxes due amounted to something over 5000. and notice was given several weeks ago that the property would be sold unless the assessments were paid.
 The question was raised yesterday as to whether the property could be sold for a sum greater than the amount Of the as- sessment, but a reference to the city ordinance proved that 1t must be dis posed of to the highest bidder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
SOLD RADIATORS FOR JUNK.
w. T. FIurnoy, a White Man, Fined
 Heavily By Judge Feagin.

w. T. Flurnoy a white man, was fined fifty dollars yesterday by Judge Feagin on a charge of stealing radiators from the Potter building. It seems that he took the radiators and carried them to a junk shop. where they were sold for old iron.
 Some of the radiators which had been stolen were returned to the building It seems that quite a number have been stolen and sold for old iron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
DRENNEN IS HOME AGAIN.
Mayor Says the Convention of EIks Was Most Successful in History.

Mayor w. NJ. Drennen returned from Baltimore yesterday at noon where he has been attending the national Elks conven- tion. He reports that the convention was by far the most successful ever held since the founding of the order.
 Mayor Drennen is member of the nat ional home committee of the grand body. The committee in making it's first report recommended the appointment of a board of control for the home. The appointments will be made by the grand exhalted ruler and the thre members will be appointed for one, two and three years, so that Tn and the three members will be appointed each year
 During the mayors absence Alderman D. R. Copeland acted as mayor pro tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
Salvation Army Tent pamaoed.

The storm yesterday afternoon demoI- ished the tent of the Salvation army at the corner of Sixteenth street and Sec ond avenue, which had just been esected to begin their regular summer campaign The army officers state that the wiring and arc lights were destroyed, and they have issued an appeal for assistance in order that they may continue the sum mer's work The damage is estimated at ahoIlt 350
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers terday:
 The Virginia Investment company sold to the Birmingham Water Works com pany the east half of lot 15 and the west half of lot Is, in block 101, in Birming- ham, the consideration being 5000.
 G. M. Masterson and wife sold to Charles A. Calhoun twenty feet off the side of lot ' in the Henry & Copeland survey, the consideration being $1H5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
Bill for Greater Birmingham.

bill for greater Birmingham is now be ing prepared by City Attorney Edward Smith. which will be presented at the next session of the legislature In September. Others matters pertaining to the munich pallty which are to come before the legis- lature are also In course of preparation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate office yesterday to the following couples: c. l.. Cason of East Brming- ham and Mrs. Ida Whitehead, Arthur Dickerson of Horse Creek and Miss Grace Smitherman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
Negro Fined for Larceny.

Henry Roberson. negro, was yester- day fined fifty dollars and sentenced to work thirty days on the streets by Judge Feagin on the charge of larceny of a box of meat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

Western Ponies-S35. co to S4O.OO. Selling fast. I. H. Ryan, Southern Stock Yards lst ave. and 27th st. south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

Alabama Brewing Go.
 Bohemian Beer. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
NEW YORK AND NORTHERN AND EASTERN SUMMER RESORTS

Express steamships leave Norfolk Va, daily, except Sunday, at TOO p.m4 for New York direct, affording oppor. tunity for through passengers from the South, Southwest an. West to visit Richmond, Old Point Comfort and Vir. ginia Beach and Ocean Grove en route, For tickets and general information ap- ply to railroad ticket agents. or to M. B. CROWELL. Genl. Agt., Norfolk Va.; J. F. MAYER, Agt. i2l2 East Main St., Richmond, Va,
 t. B. WALKER, Traffic Manager, J. J. BROWN, Gen'l. Passenger Agt.,
 New York, N. V, 7-H-15t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
TR0TWOOD PARK
 WILL OPEN TODAY Storm Only Served to Lay Dust
 on the Race Track REDWOOD MOORE HERE Famous Author Is Entertained By Members of the Matinee club--He Will Make Address at the Open
 Ing Today-other Features.
REDWOOD MOORE HERE

Trotwood park the new race course and driving park of the Matinee club, will be opened this morning at o'clock. The storm last night was very mild at East Lake as compared with it's force in Birmingham, and there was just rain enough to lay the dust nicely on the race track.
 After these sudden squalls the follow ing day Is usually fine and the weather prophets predict a beautiful day for the opening.
 The Brandon Light artillery will arr rive soon after noon, and many distin- guished people will be at the park by that hour. At about 1:3o p. m. John Trotwood Moore will deliver an address on the light harness horse, and his value as a social and moral factor among civilized men.
 MT. Moore Entertained.
 Mr. Moore was entertained at a din- ner last night at the St. Nicholas by several members of the Matinee club, and he proved to be by far the most en- tertaining member of the party. He knows the pedigree of about every noted horse alive and he loves the king of animals with devotion which makes him dea~ - all horse men.
 All the N k shops of the L. & N, the Southern and the A. c. s. and some of the other concerns in the district will be closed at noon today in order to allow their employes to be present at the open ing of Trotwood.
 Racing Programme.
 Racing will begin at p. m. The racing programme is as follows:
 Irrst m na frnftinp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25

A superb programme of animated pictures on tn 0 projectoscope free ever night at East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-25
Memoli's Band Secured.


 Memolis band will play an attractive selection of popular music throughout the day, and the park will be a scene of life and gaiety from the hour the gates open till they close at night. Just be- fore the races begin the silver cup will be presented to Mrs. L. R. Brooks by MT. Moore, and immediately afterwards the Brandon Light artillery will fire a sa- lute.
 In the course of the afternoon the games of the Pratt city miners will take place; also the contest of the expert quoit throwers the wedding and other features. The quoit throwers will have their partisans present rom all over the district. and many of the champion players will compete. In the 1s-yard con- test the prizes will be $7, $4 and $s, and in the 10-yard play $4 and g. In the long throw the entry fee for players will be 15 cents, and in the short, 10 cents All sorts of sports and games will be on the grounds for the amusement of lAe young people. Seats on the grandstand will be free, and the Matinee club will make no charges except the price of admission. 50 cents for men, 25 cents for ladies and 15 cents for children.
 A line of free busses. operated by the Harris Transfer company, will carry all visitors who prefer to ride from the Seventh street station to the park gate Trotwood park Is one mile nsarer to Birmingham than East Lako, and Is reached by the East Lake car line. The nearest station to the track Is Seventh street.