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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
 WILL OPEN OFFICE
GENERAL COMMERCIAL AGENT AND A CORPS OF ASSISTANTS WILL GO TO WORK IN BIRMING- HAM IN AUGUST.

It is learned that on and after the first day of August the Illinois Central Railroad company will have a general office in Birmingham.
 A general commercial agent with corps of assistants and at least three traveling men will be established in commodous quarters. c. c. Cameron. general freight agent of southern lines of the Illinois Central railroad, with head quarters at Louisville, and L. w. Collier, commercial agent of the Illinois Cen tral, with headquarters at Atlanta, were In the city yesterday trying to decide on a location. It is stated that MT. Col Her will be in charge of the new offices when opened
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
LITTLE DOG IS KILLED.
Dot, the WeI-known Pet of Charles
 Braxton, Falls From High Window.

Little Dot the well-known black and tan terrier owned by Charles W. Brax- ton, was killed yesterday by jumping from the third-story window of the Smith building. corner of Nineteenth street and Second avenue.
 The little dog had been left in the room of her master, and seeing MT. Braxton on the street below, she leaped to him. She was paralyzed and died few minutes later.
 A large crowd of sympathetic persons gathered and did everything they could for the poor little pet but their efforts were unavailing. Dot will be buried with almost as much ceremony as if she were hup1an being.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
LARGE REAL ESTATE BUSINESS.
Brown Bros. G Go. Have Had a Big Share in BirmInghan's Prosperity.

Brown Brothers & Co., the real estate agents, handle an immense volume of business, and that firm has come to be recognized as one of the great institu- tons of Birmingham. It was this concern that induced the erection of two of BIr- mingham's three sky-scrapers-the Wood- ward and the First National Bank build ing.
 During the present year Brown Broth- CTS & Co., have negotiated some very large sales of real estate. probably one million dollars worth or more. The mem bers of the firm are noted for their en- ergy and public spirit, and they are credited with large share in the work of pushing this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
FIRM OF HIGH STANDING.
w. B. Leedy & Co. Do Big Real Estate
 and Insurance Business.

Of the many large real estate and in- surance firms in Birmingham. none stands higher for integrity and push than w. B. Leedy & Co. This concern conducts an extensive real estate and loan business and few write so much fire insurance.
 ". B. Leedy & Go. represent a number of big estates and collect a great volume of rents every year. Some of the largest sales announced this year have been ne- gotiated by them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
Small Fire on southslde.

Avenue A and Twenty-first street were damaged yesterday afternoon about : o'clock by fire. The loss will be com partively small, as the department re- sponded quickly and extinguished the
 flames before they could do much damage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
Is a Democrat.

Judge Gray has always been a demo- crat in politics, but was appointed com missioner and judge of the Federal court by President Mckinley.
 The question which Is now confronting the arbitrators, and is asked on every side, is twill Judge Gray accept?' The answer cannot be known until the arbi- traitors already named have seen him. As soon as he has signified his accept ance, if he does accept. Chairman Flynn will send telegrams to his representa- tlves in this district which will result in the immediate resumption of work. It is expected that work will be resumed by Thursday at the latest.
 William R. Fairley and Edward Flynn stated positively yesterday that the miners will not go to work until the fifth arbitrator has accepted and the commIs- sion is completed. y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. John Lewis.

Mrs. John Lewis of North Birmingham died yesterday in Tuscaloosa. where she was on a visit The remains reached Bir- mingham last night and were taken to her late residence. The funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon and the interment will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
Mrs. E. S. Address.

Mrs. F. s. Address died yesterday af- ternoon at St. vincent's hospital. where she has been Ill for some time. The re- mains were carried to her residence on Fountain Heights yesterday afternoon and the funeral services will take place this afternoon. The interment will be in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
Young Barney Phillips Better.

Barney c. Phillips, the youngest son of Police Commissioner George Phillips, has recovered from the recent attack of fever. He was taken suddenly i'll Tues day night and was in a critical condl- tion for two days. but is now on the road to recovery. and 1t is expected he will be out in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
Elarrlaae licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate office yesterday to the following couples: c. E. Tweedy and Miss Julia W. Drummond, H. W. Beles of Gate City and Miss Willie Bayliss, Isham Franklin of Morris and Miss July Doss, Howell Titus and Miss Mary Randle, Joe Hol- lingsworth of Gadsden and Miss Lottie Roper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
A Live Factor of Ressemer.

Of the many factors that have entered Into the building up of Bessemer, the Bessemer Land and Improvement com- pany will always be referred to as one of them. Its management under Henry L. Badham has been business like and progressive and the big success of the company has been fully deserved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
Mrs. James D. Thomas III.

pr. James D. Thomas, mother of W. B. and R. H. Thomas, is extremely i'll at the residence of W. B. Thomas at the corner of Fourth avenue and Seventeenth street and was not expected to live through the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
Adjustment of Entfg Controversy Now Depends on His
 Acceptance
OTHER COMMISSIONERS GO
 ID DELAWARE ID SEE HIM
If Judge Gray Accepts, President Flynn Will Immediately Order Resump- tlon of Work of All the Mines.
 A Sketch of Judge Gray.

The four arbitrators already selected in the miners wage scale and contract controversy met yesterday morning and speedily agreed upon United States Cir cult Court Judge George Gray of Della ware as the fifth man for the arbitration commission.
 Immediately after the decision had been reached efforts were made to reach Judge Gray by telegraph and 1t has been ar ranged that Charles McCrery, Robert II. Pearson, William R. Fairley and Edward Flynn, the four members already named, will start for Wilmington Del, at 6 o'clock on Monday morning in order to personally intercede with Judge Gray and obtain his consent to act on the commis- sion.
 Sketch of Judge Gray.
 The Hon. George Gray, circuit judge for the Third United States circuit, was born in New Castle, Del, In 1s4O He is grad uate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School He practiced his profession in Delaware for many years, and repre- sented his state in the United States sen- ate from 1885 to 1899.
 In 1898 Judge Gray was appointed one of the Paris peace commissioners. who negotiated the treaty of Paris ending the Spanish-American war. He was also member of the joint high commission at Quebec, Canada, in the same year. and in 1900 was member of the international commission of arbitration under The Hague convention.
 In the coal strike arbitration of last year, in Pennsylvania, Judge Gray was president of the commission, and his rul- ings and findings were given impartially. He could not be said to have shown any leaning toward either side, but he was commended on all sides for his clear. just and firm rulings on all questions coming before him. and while both sides felt that without doing violence to justice and con- science more might have been given them, no formal criticism of his findings has ever been made by the leaders on either side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26
Up-to-Date.

All around sign painter. Refer to any, body? Hermitage, of course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-26

So ref r @ s h hing-a cool plunge in East Lake.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-06
Operators Name Men.

The three men who will represent the
anthracite coal operators on the board
OF concilation prescribed by the Coal
Strike Commission were appointed yes
terday. They are w. L. Connell, ex-
mayor of Scranton; Samuel d. War
riner, general manager of the Lehigh
Valley Coal Company, and r. c. Luther,
general uperintendent of the Reading
Company.
About fifty operators attended the
meeting, representing the independents
as we'll as the railroad coal ompanies.
Among the independents John Markle
was the most prominent
The miners have named their repre-
sentatives on the Cancellation board, as
follows: Thomas d. Nichols, William
E. Dettrey, the three district preside is
of the union.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-06
Extra Month of School.

The teachers and pupils of the Foster
township schools at Drifton were noti-
fed yesterday that Mrs. Eckley b. Coke
has decided to pay the cost OF keeping
the schools open one month longer than
the eight-month term fixed by the direc-
tors. A majority of the schools through
out the township will close this week
and the balance next week, with the
exception OF those at Drifton.
The action of Mrs. Coke in coming to
the rescue OF the children of her town,
after the directors had failed to meet
and make provision for term OF the
usual length, is worthy of commenda-
tion, and the parents of the pupils hope
that the Taxpayers Association, whose
object is apparently to keep educational
advantages at minimum, will not
object to the use OF the buildings for
teaching purposes during the month.
1t was reported today that M. s. KEN
merer will pay the cost Of keeping Sandy
Run schools open for month longer,
but this rumor could not be nfirme ed +,
as Mr.. Kemmerer could not be reached
by telephone and those in charge of his
affairs knew nothing definite about the
report
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-06
Drift0n Resident Dead.

Peter b. Simon, aged 90 years, died
at his home in Drifton from
pneumonia. He is survived by two
sons in Freeland and one in Austria.
The remains were brought to the home
OF his son, Bartoa Smion, corner of
Ridge and Front streets, from whence
the funeral will take place at Q o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. Services will be
conducted by Rev. Longo at St. An
thony's Catholic church, after which
the remains will be inferred at st.
AIMS cemetery.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-06
Attorney Carr H0n0red.

At the state convention OF the knights
of Columbus, In session this week at
Philadelphia, Attorney John M. Carr
of town, was signally honored yesterday
by being chosen as one OF the four dele
gates who will represent Pennsylvania
in the national convention of the order
at New Haven, Conn, next month.
Mr.. Carr is president Of the council
located at Hazleton and is one OF the
most active workers for the society in
this part OF the state. Hisiriends hers
are pleased that the state council has
shown It's appreciation OF his activity
by selecting him from among the many
who aspired to represent the state in
the national convention.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-06
Four MurdererS in Court.

Four murderers faced the court at
Wilkesbarre yesterday. One pleaded
guilty to second degree murder and
three others got twenty years each, the
maximum penalty for second degree
murder. James Sweeney, whose trial
ended abruptly by the plea OF guilty,
was angry at the way his lawyers man
aged his case, Sweeney, who was a
non-union worker, shot and killed
Joseph Cullen, a striker. The defense
was to have been insanity, but the law
yers changed the plea at the last nom.
ent.
John Smith and Michael Yustis two
OF the men sentenced to twenty years
each, confessed to killing Sweeney's bro
ther, Daniel, who was non MON mine
watchman during the strike.
The third man sentenced, Victor 70
rambo, was convicted Of the murder OF
Peter Sennck, In Exeter mine.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-06
BOARD SETTLES
DOWN TO WORK
Members Consider Several
Interesting Matters.
Street Sprinkler the Subject
of a Lengthy Discussion.
Reports Received From a
Number of Committees.

A we'll attended session of the Board
OF Trade was held last evening with
President Oswald presiding. A nun Der
of new names were presented for mem
bership and were placed on the roll.
S. J. NeuBurger, Of the trolley COM
mittee, reported that ]. P. Mcdonald
desired to be relieved from duty on this
committee. The declination was ac-
eepted and c. o. Stroh, ESQ, was ap-
pointed to the vacancy. The committee
did not have an opportunity to see Mr..
Markle, but hoped to have an audience
with him at a future date.
A motion was carried that the presi-
dent appoint committee of five, to be
known as a membership committee.
They are: Edward Murphy, b. f.
Davis, F. Fl. McGroarty, w. d. Kline
and c. o. Stroh, Esq.
Hugh Malloy, of the committee on
industries, reported progress.
B. F. Davis, postmaster, was called
on to give the board Information In re-
gard to the time Of arrival and depart
ure OF mails. He stated that at present
the service is very fair and almost as
good as at any time in the past. Re-
garding the new railroad sched ule
which becomes operative on the 18th
inst, he could not say what effect 1t
will have upon the service.
l. Refowich, of the town improvement
committee, reported baving tried to in
duce some party to take hold Of the
street sprinkler and thought that before
the week was out the same would be In
service.
Mr.. Murphy stirred up discussion to
have the sprinkler put in service as
quickly as possible aud asked that P. J.
Boyle be permitted to tell the board of
his experience In soliciting patronage.
Mr.. Boyle spoke of his canvass and
stated that, while it is not yet com
pleted, from present indications it
would not pay to start. The matter
was discussed by Messrs. Dougherty,
Malloy, Sachs, Oswald, Flad, Everitt,
Stroh and Bohlin and much light was
had on past methods of conducting the
business. 1t seemed to be the general
opinion that Mr.. Boyle has gone about
the matter in a proper manner and that
IL he started the service he would more
than likely make success OF the ven
ture. Mr. Boyle stated that the Free
land Brewing Company had made an
offer to permit him to secure water at
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-06
Soldier Under Three FIaqs.

After lighting in the British and the
Boer armies, Joseph Morgans, who now
is but 90 years old, has enlised in the
United States army. He was born in
Omaha and went to England with his
parents when years old. Shortly
before the Boer war broke out he went
to Africa. When the war began he en-
listed with General Cronje. Later he
resigned and afterward joined the
British army, being with General
French's column for year and six
months.
Coming to this country, he applied for
enlistment at the recruiting station at
Wilkesbarre and gave his record. The
question then arose as to whether he
was citizen or not, after fighting for
two other flags. He declared his IA
ther had never given up American
citizenship and that he enlisted In the
Boer and British armies before he was of
age. Thereupon it was decided that he
Is citizen.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-06
ROUND THE REGION.

Joseph Otterber, a rigger, while work
Company's new mill at Pottsville, fell
eighty-five feet to the ground but escaped
without a scratch. He struck the shelv-
ing side of an excavation and rolled to the
bottom. A few seconds later he crawl
ed out, walked over to his dinner pail
ate piece OF pie and FIVE minutes later
resumed his work.
Thomas B. Davis committed suicide
at Scranton, because horse to which he
was much attached died few days ago.
Since the death OF his horse Davis has
been very respondent and Monday after
noon he went to the barn In the rear of
his residence and swallowed poison. He
was found dead some time later.
In response to a petition of Tom L.
johnson, A. j. Dupont and John b.
Hoefgen, Judge Mcpherson, of the
United States circuit court, has ap-
pointed receivers for the Lehigh Valley
Traction Company and the Philadelphia
and Lehigh Valley Traction Company.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hay, wife of erCoun-
ty Commissioner A. D. Hay, is dead at
Lehman Of heart trouble, after long
illness. She was 4s years of age. The
funeral will take place at Lehman to-
morrow afternoon.
Grieved over the death OF her son,
Mrs. Mary Tougher committed suicide
at Pittston by hanging herself with a
rope on the frame of her bedroom door
way. He son eleven months ago shot
himself
District Vice President Andrew Mat
toy, of the United Mine Workers, went
to Beaver Meadow yesterday and effect
ed settlement of the strike at the
Stauffer & Rowe collisry.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-06
WiIkesbarre Trains to Go.

Wholesale changes are promised on
Freeland branch of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad on May II, the date when the
summer timetable will go into effect
The most important of these will be the
taking off OF all direct trains to and
from Wilkesbarre and the practical
abandonment of the road between Free
land and White Haven.
The local agents OF the company are
not positive regarding the many other
changes which it is said will take place,
but there is no longer any doubt that
the county seat trains will be removed
from the schedule.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-06

A fourteen-room house on South
Centre street will be sold at reasonable
figure. Apply to T.. A. Buckley, j. P,
or David p. Jones, South Centre strset.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-06

the brewery three days week. 1t was
stated that there is no hope Of procur-
ing permission to use water from the
FIRE hydrants for the purpose, as the
Water Company will not furnish it at
any price.
Mr. Bohlin spoke on the matter Of
raising funds for the purpose of adver-
Using Freeland. He suggested that
booklets containing photographs and
descriptive reading be gotten out to
show the merits OF the town. Others
spoke on the subject, but thought it
was necessary to first enlist more resi-
dents Of the town.
The letter of the Peerless Piano Com
pany was given to the committee on in
dustries for further Investigation.
A bill from w. D. Kline, who was Sec
retary Of the old Board Of Trade, for
81 80 for postage, was ordered paid.
The president and secretaries were
empowered to procure stationery.
1t was decided to invite the managers
OF plants already established here to
come before the board and give a talk
on the condition of things in general
about their plants so that the board
would be In position to know whether
there is anything within their scope
whereby they can assist them in the line
of snlarging the plants to employ addi-
tional labor etc.
Attorney Stroh addressed the board
on the advlsability of the various chair
men calling their committees together
and getting down so business. Presi
dent Oswald also gave talk Of interest
and stated that some time ago he had
correspondence with a gentleman from
Philadelphia who desired to establish
a knitting mill in town.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-06
McMENAMIN'S
OUR SPRING DISPLAY
is NOW READY
South Centre Street

We open the Spring season with
the most complete line of Dress
Shirts for boys, youths and men
that Freeland has ever seen, both
in variety and quantity. Our
goods are of the very latest styles
and our prices the lowest, consist
ent with quality, Our Shirts are
made by the most reliable manu-
facturers in the country, as the cut
below will show.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-06
Beautiful Spring.

You can rest assured that it is
here now-shrewd buyers are
making their selections from our
line of smart and snappy Suits.
1t is nice to have the first choice
and to wear the new things first.
Mems stylish Suits, S. to SI3.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-06
Jurors Drawn,

The following citizens OF this vicinity
have been drawn to serve as common
pleas jnrors on the dates preceding
their names:
June IF. FL. Albert, William Carroll,
w. ID. Kline, Freeland; James Brogan,
Neil McHugh, Judson Bailey, Foster.
June s-A. G. Leiseuring, Butler
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-06

Shoes tor Men, Women and
Children in score of styles, and
every pair is warranted to be worth
every cent we ask for it. Dress
and Working Shoes are carried in
all sizes.
Our stock of Furnishings is we'll
worth your inspection, and we in
vite you to call and examine the
many new lines we have for the
Spring of 1903.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-06

Located on Birkbeck street; first floor
has parlor, sitting room, dining room,
Kitchen, buttery; second floor, six bed
rooms and bath room; garret has three
plastered rooms; electric light through
out building; reasonable rent to right
party. Th0mas Evans, Birkbeck strssf.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1903-05-06
A School Of Fashion.

Our store is a suitable school of
fashion in boys clothing. The
standards are Blouse and Sailor
Norfolk Suits at 81. 50, So. SO and
81. 90.
The newest in Hats, Caps,
Shoes, Furnishings, Dry Goods,
Dress Goods, Notions, Etc.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-03

stamped receipt from the state bank
for $9,00O,000, which sum was to be
paid to him within year. How he
got the receipt remains a mystery
but it was filled up by hand which
experts say is Michaeloff's.
On the strength of it he began to
borrow and when he had got nearly
$2,50O,0OO he bought a ticket for
Monte Carlo. He was arrested at the
Russian frontier on the information of
the girl who loved him and suspected
that he was mediating flight. She
said to the police:
1T is better to have him in prison
here than among the bad women in
Monte Carlo"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-03
PRICES ARE MAINTAINED.
Dull Market Does Not Affect Territory
Wool Values.

Notwithstanding that repors from
the Boston wool market are act of
the most encouraging kind, it would
seem that prices for territories are
well maintained, there being no per-
ciptible difference in the quotations
for last week and those of the week
before. This probably is due to the
fact that stocks are we'll worked off
and that the supply on hand is con-
sidered none too large for the demand
that may be expected between now
and the time of the arrival of the new
clip. Colorado fine continues to be at
the bottom of the list, being quoted at
HOP cents.
For Montana following are the
prices quoted:
Fine choice, 19@2O cents; fine aver
age, 16@17; fine medium choice, 1870
49, fine medium average, 16@17;
staple 1920; medium choice. 800
20: medium average. 17@1S; low
Montana, 1S@1Sh.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-03
John Griffith in Macbeth.

Mr.. John Griffith the eminent
tragedian who is to appear at the
opera house on Thursday evening, is
beyond any doubt the very best legiti-
mate actor at present before the Amer
ican public. He is tall angular, with
a clean cut figure. mobile. strongly
featured face, and rich and power
full voice. In these essentials he is,
perhaps, without living peer, and
his youth is not the least valuable Of
his possessions. Before him lies a
straight path to the highest profess
sional honors that any actor could
desire. for it leads through the fields
of legitimacy to goal of fame that
shall be as enduring as that won by
Forrest Booth. Mccullough, Barrett,
Keene and the other mighty masters
of stagecraft who have gone before.