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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
R $. MUNGER BUYS
 VALUABLE GROUND
Lot on Sixth Avenue May be Site of Y, M. C. A. Building
PROPERTY BRINGS S47,O0O
It Ia Also Rumored That a Twelve Story May be In the Realms of PossIblity-Part of Property
 Is the Old Webb Place.

The property on the southwest corner of Twentieth street and Sixth avenue has been purchased by Robert s. Munger and 1t is understood that 1t is for the erection of Y M. c. A. building. pro- vided the association wants it.
 The property fronts 19O feet on Twen- tieth street and 150 feet on Sixth avenue, and 1t is stated that the total price of the three purchases was $4T. 900.
 part of the property purchased is known as the old Webb place. and is next to the Athletic club on Twentieth street. It Is about ninety feet wide and. very deep. The price was s1s.ooo.
 The property immediately on the cor ner of Sixth avenue and Twentieth street was the property of MT. Clemens of Tus- caloosa, and was about 100 feet on Twentieth street and running back about the same distance on Sixth avenue. The price paid for 1t was $2O,OOo
 The other property was the residence of Dr. A. N. Ballard at 1921 Sixth ave nue. It fronts about 50 feet and was sold for s9G00.
 Several rumors have been associated with the property It was stated yes terday that it might be used for a modern l2-story hotel, which was discussed some time ago. It was also stated that MT. Munger purchased the property merely as an investment. and that there will be no immediate disposition of it.
 It has been stated before that a portion al least of the property was to be used Tor '. M c. A. building. The assoeia- ton now has about sso,OOO in the treasury. or subscribed, and as MT. Munger Is prominently connected with it and has been very liberal In his donations. 1t was surmised that he had bought the property for the association.
 Owing to the size of the property fl ia not thought that all of 1t will be used a . a site for the Y. M. c. A. building.
 Dr Ballard last night confirmed the sale of his fert of the property.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
At the Rijou.

Some plays are written which never seem to lose their hold on the public. One of these Is East Lynne" This fam ous old story of a woman's error, her repentance and the sublime mother-love Is one which will never lose It's grip on the hearts of playgoers. and realizing this fact George Fawcett has had wholly new version made of the play, removing the crude points which have hitherto marred 1t. This new version will be pro- duced here tonight at the Bijou by the George Fawcett company with Grace Kimball. Miss Kimball won her popular ity here as leading woman of the George Fawcett company with Frank Gilmore, and it will be source Of qualification to her many friends here to know that she has been selected to head Fawcett com pany.
 Miss Kimbalps work here is too well known to need comment. Her excellent work as Camille and in "The Chris tian" demonstrated her worth, and now she comes in a part far stronger than either of these, that of Lady Isabel This is a part of an erring wife and her re- pentance and leads up to her death scene. one of the most powerful scenes ever written. which has been retained in all its force. Miss Kirnball achieved a mar yellous success in this part in Atlanta, and 1t Is expected that she will do the same here, where she Is even more pop ular.
 Annaarino with Miss KimhaIl will he several favorites of the George Fawcett company The leading man of the com pany, Wallace Worsley. is new to the Fawcett forces. but not new here, be- cause of the fact that he has been starred through here in the leading part of The Pride of Jennico." He will play Sir Fran cis Levison, while Lucille La Verne win also be new to this city.
 Charles B. Hawkins, Julia Marie Tay-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
FAREWELL SERVICE IN BAP FIST CHURCH Old Building Will be Torn Down
 Immediately S15,0OO RAISED YES TERDAY New Building VIII be of Blue Stone and Will be Shipped Here from
 indiana-TempIe Emanuel
 Makes Liberal Offer.
.S15,0OO RAISED YES TERDAY

The last services that will be held In the old First Baptist church at the corner of Sixth avenue and Twenty-second street were conducted yesterday morning. The old building will be torn down at once and work begun on the handsome new structure the congregation Is to build.
 At the service yesterday morning sub scriptions for the new church were called for and about s15OoO was pledged which added to the $5OOO that has already been promised makes the sum in sight at pres ent s2oO00.
 One of the most impressive features of the meeting yesterday morning was the presence of Mrs. D. I. Purser of Tusca- loosa, whose husband, Dr. D. I. Purser, was pastor of the First Baptist church at the time the present structure was built. She made an interesting talk to the congregation, giving some "reminiscences and wishing the new church, its pastor and congregation every success.
 The pastor, Dr. A. J. Dickinson, and the congregation of the First Baptist church feel very grateful to the congre- gation of Temple Emanuel for the gem erous offer of the synagogue in which to hold services until the completion of their new church. The offer was accepted and services will be conducted at Temple Emanuel by Dr. Dickinson next Sunday at the usual hour.
 The new Baptist church. when com pleted, will have the largest seating ea- pacity of any building in the city ex- cept the Bijou theatre. It will be con- structed of blue Bedford stone, all of which will be shipped from Indiana. The contract for the stone work has been let, the consideration being $26,5o0. The church is to be completed by March 1, 1904, but the congregation will be able to hold services in the Sunday school room by September l. The structure will be 122 x67 feet in size.
 A novelty in flooring will probably be introduced. Rubber tiling is being figured upon It is said to do away with all noise and also the objectionable features of carpet which is so difficult to clean.
 It is thought that the ultimate cost of the church completely equipped will be about $400O
 Dr. Madison C. Peters of Baltimore, the eminent and eloquent Baptist divine, will deliver lecture at Temple Emanuel to- night on the subject, What the Jew has Done for the World"
 pr. Peters is said to be an especially forcible speaker and an original thinker, and has given his lecture on the Jews with great success in various parts of the country The lecture tonight Is free and will begin at 8 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
GOOD WORK DONE
 BY SEWELL BROS.
WILL PROBABLY CLOSE THE DIS ASTRoUS HYMELIA CREVASSE. NEW ORLEANS PAPERS MAKE FAVORABLE COMMENT.

N. H. Sewall of this city, who is a written to his family here that very grat- flying progress has been made toward closing the Hymelia crevasse on the Mis- sssippi river It Is necessary, however, to have more funds with which to com plete the work begun.
 The patent process of the Sewall Bros has attracted a great deal of attention sissippi river territory, and in spite of much opposition from certain quarters they Feel very gratiied at the recognl- ton their work has received.
 The Times Democrat of Saturday con tained the following editorial:
 Attention is directed to a letter we print elsewhere which appeals for con tributions for the purpose of closing the Hymelia crevasse. The attempts thus far made by the Sewall Bros. system of piling has been successful. Funds, how ever. for carrying forward the work have been exhausted. By persons competent to frame an intelligent judgment 1t is be- lieved that if the work can be prosecuted the crsvasse will be closed within week. The appeal of pr. Stevens is. therefore, most timely.
 "Hts letter points out how importar t this work at Hymelia is to all the peo- pie of Louisiana. Disasters wrought Inv crevasses are not local In scope. They touch the welfare of the commonwealth. The state suffers with the parish of La fourche. It Is the duty of persons every. where in Louisiana to cooperate in clos ing the Hymelia crevasse. Residents of Lafourche may be trusted to do their share of the work. They need help, how ever, and the assistance required should be promptly supplied.
 Contributions should be sent to MT. Charles A. Farwell, No. 625 Gravier street, New Orleans. All checks, drafts or money orders should be made payable to his order. He Is acting in behalf of com mittee appointed to obtain funds requisite to close the crevasse by the piling sys- tenn, We earnestly hope that responses to pr. Stevens appeal will be prompt and substantial"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

At a meeting of Post B. T. P. A., held Saturday night in the parlors of the Me tropolitan hotel committee was appoint ed to investigate the advisability of erect ing T. P. A. home in Birmingham. The committee was given instructions to work out a successful plan for raising the money. to see if a suitable location can be secured and figure on what would be a reasonable price.
 The T. P. As are determined to have the home. and intend erecting one on plans which they believe will be best fitted for that kind of place. Should the home be built 1t will be the only one of the kind in the south. with the ex- ception of Richmond. Va. Several other places have suites of rooms, but Rich mond has the only house built for that purpose.
 Final arrangements were made to send a party of forty delegates to the annual state meeting in Montgomery on May $ and 2. The party will travel in a special car, which will be decorated with stream- CTS and banners.
 In regard to the minstrels which the post will give at tfe Jefferson theatre on Tuesday night May 5, committees were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
EXAMINED Al HOME.
University Sends Out Notice R.zard.
 Ing Examinations Next Fall.

The following notice has been sent ont rom the office of the president of tbe State university regarding the examlna- tions to be held for entrance to the fresh. man class next September:
 Young men and young women conteno. plating entering the State university naxt September will have an unusual onnor. tunity to take the written examinations Tor entrance to the freshman class near their homes. An examination for this purpose will be conducted by the county superintendent of education at the county seat on Saturday. May 16, 1903, beginning at o'clock a. m. This is the first fine the university has consulted the conven- fence and material benefit of students taking the entrance examination. All young persons expecting to take the ex- animation should report at once to I " McAdory, county superintendent. or to Prof. Edward Frankling Buchner, Uni versity, Alabama. Examination will he held in the office of the county superin- dent of education in the court house in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
COUNCIL
 HOLDS 4 MEETING Several Firms Were Placed on
 the Unfair List MORE DELEGATES TAKEN IN Financial Aid Was Extended to the Textile Workers In Lowell Cotton Mills and to oIasher Tenders
 in Mills at Columbus, Ga.
MORE DELEGATES TAKEN IN

An important meeting of the Trades Council was held yesterday afternoon at which action was taken declaring several firms to be unfair to union labor, and financial aid was voted to the Slasher Tenders (cotton mill operatives) union of Columbus, Ga., and to the textile work CTS of Lowell, Mass. who are out on strike.
 A number of new delegates were re ceived from local bodies. The follow ing from the Painters and Decorators district council were recognized: Brand, Camp Rule, Roberts and Cox. G. S. Hunter was a new delegate from the Carriage and Wagonmakers' union.
 From the Clerks Protective association gates were sent: G. Cunningham, P. E.. Castleberry, G. L. Young, W. H. Whaley and G. T. Camp.
 The new local, the Birmingham Bottle workers union, was recognized and was represented by F. c. Macke, L. E. Walk er, B. W. Buntyn. George N. Goodwin, 
 J. c. Adams. Horseshoers union No. 101 sent new delegate, William Claf- fy.
 The meeting was presided over by Vice President w. W. Bradberry in the ab- sence of President D. U. Williams. A committee was appointed to draw up reso- lutions on behalf of the council on ac- count of death in the family of President Williams
 The per capita tax of the American Federation of Labor was ordered paid and agitation was started for the union label o.l ladies finished wearing apparel
 A communication in regard to car nival for this year was turned over to a committee consisting of F. B. Coole, P. H. Moore and A. H. Moore. The com- mittee which was to report on a suitable Trades Council souvenir was granted an other two weeks for consideration.
 It was voted to carry over the report of delegates to the convention of the State Federation until the next meeting in order that they might have time to make a larger and more thorough re- nOrt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
YEAR OF LARGE GIVING.
Record of 1902 Foots Up More Than
 $146,ooo,ooo

From the Chicago Inter- Ocean.
 l Three hundred and sixty three nersone in the United States in the year 1eo2 gave more than s94, 100000 to charItable nhi1l anthroplc and educational institutions Ihis includes no gift of less than s5OOo and does not include the $10OOO GOO prom ised to the general educational board bv John D. Rockefeller nor the sS. o0o ooo promised for consolidation of Rush Med,. cal college with the University of cbi- cago, nor the $2,5O00O promised by Henry c. Prick for endowment of a uniyersitv at Pittsburg, not the 5000, 900 endowment for surgical institute ft Chicago prom ised by J. ogden Armour nor the sts 269,0OO contributed for foreign missions not the s2l000,0OO thank offering fund of the Methodist Episcopal church. Count ing these the gifts and bequests for 1902 amounted to SAG S69.OOO
 The bequests and gifts for 1901 amount ed to s107, 3GO, OOO but included several very large contributions to leading edu- | cational institutions The gifts for 1902 exceed the gifts for 1901 by s46, 5oO 0Oo and those of 1889 by $2S, ,000O GOO, and with the l exception of the large bequests of MT. Carnegie and MT Rockefeller, and that of sl4,0o000o by Winfield Scott Stratton of Colorado Springs, the gifts ranged main- ly from $500 to s3O0O0o. the aggregate representing more givers than the az gregate of any previous year.
 The s94,OO0,O00 given in 1902 went to col leges and universities, to sanitariums for consumptives, to hospitals. theological seminaries, public libraries. homes for the poor, homes for the incurable, art schools. industrial and technical schools, public museums, kindergarten associations. homes for the aged and infirm, homes for crippled children and for improving the condition of the poor in New York and other large cities.
 Among the larger gifts were those of $l4,000000 from Winfield Scott Stratton, for home for the poor; of s5OOO,OOo from John D. Rockefeller; of $1. .O00, 900 from MT. and Mrs Harold Mccormick for a me- morial institute for infectious diseases; of si.000,000 from Mrs. Henrietta A. Webb. to the Webb Academy and Home for Shipbuilders; of s20OoOOO from John Me- Kee. for an institution in Philadelphia for the education of white and colored or phans and of sl,s45.OO0 from Robert c. l Billings. to various educational institu- tions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
ST. RAuL,s CHURCH.
Large Congregations at the Various
 Services-Announce

The services at St. Pauls church were largely attended yesterday. At high mass the Rev. Father Kerrigan was the celeb rant and the Rev. Father O'Reilly filled the pulpit Father o'Reilly thanked the members of the congregation who had worked for the Orphans home bazaar and announced that the proceeds of the entertainment had come up fully to his expectations. He also announced the lecture of the Rev. Dr. Stafford, which will be delivered Wednesday night at the Jefferson for the benefit of the orphans
 The choir sang Webers mass in G, with Mrs Putnam as the soprano soloist At night vespers were sung by the choris- ters in the sanctuary, a select choir jn the organ gallery singing. the response.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
HAcooD-PARsoNs.
Wedding Took Place at North Bir-
 mlnghan Last Night.

Ollis H. Hagood and Miss Lucy Parsons were married last night at the residence of the brides parents in North Brming- ham, by the Rev. MT. Wood pastor of the Baptist church.
 Miss Parsons is an accomplished young lady of North Birmingham with numer- obs friends. and Is the daughter of s. L. Parsons, prominent blaming mill man 4ge-Herald and is one of its most valued employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
MEETINGS GROWS IN INTEREST
Services by pr. Lewis Will Continue
 Through the Week.

A large attendance characterized each of tho Lewis meetings held at the cumber- land Presbyterian church yesterday. The afternoon services at o'clock was de- voted to the children and much interest was manifested in this attention to the young people.
 The meetings seem to be growing In ln- terest and will continue throughout this week An afternoon service will be held each day at 2:30 o'clock for the children and the services at night will be at the usual hour A great many conversions have already been made and it is thought that the work being done by Dr. Lewis will be felt throughout the entire com munity
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
SOCIALISTS ARE ORGANIZED.
Meetings Held at Avondale and Lips
 comb Yesterday Afternoon.

The socialist party held meeting at Avondale yesterday afternoon and formed a local organization. There was an att tendance of about 100
 The organization was effected by w. R. Healey of Longwood, Fla, vice pres ident of the Florida Federation of Labor, state secretary of Florida and national committeeman of the socialist party.
 local of the socialist party was also organized yesterday at Lipscomb, near Bessemer, by National Organizer John Emory
 The state convention of the socialist party will be held in Birmingham next Sunday afternoon at 2:3o o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
"The Irish Pawnbrokers."

"The Irish Pawnbrokers."
 '"The Irish Pawnbrokers, the farce comedy to be presented at the Jefferson theatre next Thursday, is described as a play designed to promote side shaking laughter and contagion of fun. The new and catching title is an indication of its original and humorously infectious com position. It deals with a new subject in a unique way and appeals forcibly to that large and intelligent class of theatre goers who prefer to shed tears of laugh ter over comical actions, sayings and songs rather than weep over sombre and pathetic melodramatic representations Of misfortunes in real life. This farce will be the last attraction of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

Tor. L. B. Carleton Frank Craven, Ed mund Liston, Marion Ten Eyck, Molly Brady, Allan Fawcett, Edwyn Evans, Charles Kinsley and three or four others well known here will also be seen with the company.
 The usual Tuesday, Thursday and Satur- day matinees will be given during the engagement here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
pr. D. j. Stafford.

The Rev. D. J. Stafford. D. D. of Wash ington city will arrive in Birmingham next Wednesday at noon and will deliver his famous lecture on "The Eloquence In Shakespeare" at the Jefferson theatre on Wednesday night. He appears for the benefit of the Orphans Home at East Lake. The price of tickets has been 6xed at b0 cents,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
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 PERT SPECIALISTS.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON.

Wednesday Night-Dr. D. J. Stafford lectures on "Eloquence In Shakes peare."
 Thursday Night-"The Irish Pawn brokers"
 AT THE BlJoU. All week, with usual matinees-- George Fawcett Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Herman Platte.

Herman Platte, aged 4s years, died Sat urday night at his residence. Ill Second avenue, of pneumonia. The funeral ar engagements have not been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27

Don't neglect a Cough. Take Piso's Cure for Consumption in time. By drug gists. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
Southern Flakes rr,hA hnA maathn- foo.

All kinds of cuts. Age-aerald Er graving Department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
CITY ITEMS.
Card Party.-The Country club will give card party tonight, beginning at 8:30 o'clock

Card Party.-The Country club will give card party tonight, beginning at 8:30 o'clock.
 Won Bouquet-Miss Mary O'Toole won beautiful bouquet for the most popular girl at bazaar at St. Paul's hall Saturday night.
 Contest Event-The management of the bazaar, which was given at St. Taul's hall for the benefit of the or Ihanage, will conduct a contest early in May which will, it is believed, ex- cite even more interest than the pony contest, which closed last night. It is understood that a number of promi- Lent citizens will be entered for the forthcoming contest
 Reception Tonight.-The reception under the auspices of General Sumter chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, which was held Saturday at the residence of. Mrs. J. Norman Brooks, will be repeated this evening between the hours of 8:30 and II O o'clock. The members of the organiza- ticn give special invitation to men. The reception, indeed, is to be held especially for the benefit of men who were not able to attend Saturday. The flag used in the decoration of Mrs. Brooks residence in honor of the D. A. R.'s is loaned by Frank Leslie Clark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-27
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to send her address wher medicine. Will immediatel Concentrated Ergo Myrrh loids. Dr. Johnson Med. born, Chicago.
The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1903-01-23
present equ 'pmen,. he is certain to
be a very considerable force in leg.
islation and in general politics.

Another Jail break in Nsx Perez
county emphasizes the need OF a
county jail. The present dry
goods box Is the laughing stock
Of the criminal class, and il is safe
t, say that any really desperate
criminal has no trouble to make his
escape and that no one stays longer
than his incliua,ion to secure free
board at the expense of the county.
All atts mpts at securing justice for
the law breakers Is a travesty II
some proper method for their safe
keeping is not devised. Nez Perez
county needs a new jail and with
that secured and The lswless lead
ers appreheuded and properly pun
ished. the officers Of the law can
break up the underground railroad
that now leads from the Lewiston
Jail to the secret stronghold Of those
Who aid and shield the leaders.
Nex Perez county can then be
made too warm for those who
break the laws and those who
shield the law breakers.