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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-04
WEEK OF PRAYER
TO BE OBSERVED
OF SERVICES WILL
PROBABLY BE ARRANGED To-
DAY-BAPTIST WOMEN WILL
HOLD AFTERNOON MEETINGS

This is the Week of Prayer in the
Protestant Evangelical churches. For
many years the first week in January has
been set apart by the Evangelical ALL
ance for special prayer meetings
The alliance issued an address recently
in which the following schedule Oh sug-
gestions for prayer were made Sunday
January l. appropriate services and SER
mons; Monday, January 5, the cnurcn
militant; Tuesday January g. foreign
missions; Wednesday, January Z, nome
missions; Thursday, January 8, special
work for the young; Friday, January D,
nations and their rulers; Saturday. Janu-
airy 10, the ministry of the gospel-pas-
tors, teachers and evangelists
The pastors of Birmingham will prob
ably arrange a programme for services
for the week and announce them from
their respective pulpits today.
The women of the Baptist churches of
Birmingham will observe this week as
the week of prayer. This Is customary In
all the Baptist churches in the south. A
meeting will be held every afternoon In
the various churches, and on next FRI
day afternoon the final meeting will be
held in the Southside Baptist church.
The last meeting will be an all-day
prayer meeting, and the ladies will serve
luncheon at noon in the church. They
cordially invite the ladies of all the Bap-
fist churches and of all other denomina-
tions to be present at this meeting.
This week of prayer was started sew
eral years ago by the Woman's Mission
airy union, of which Miss Annie ARM
strong of Baltimore, Nd, is corresponds
ing secretary. Before Christmas thou
. sands of little Christmas missionary
boxes are sent out over the south and
they are collected on the first Monday
afternoon in the year. These are sent to
Miss Armstrong, who uses the money
for missionary purposes.
The first meeting will be held Monday
afternoon at 2:3O O. clock, each of the SUBJ
unions holding the meeting in its own
church. The programme for the remain
der of the week, which are mass meet
ings, will be as follows:
Tuesday afternoon, 2:3O o'clock, Wood
lawn Baptist church.
"Wednesday afternoon, 2:3O o'clock, First
Baptist church.
Thursday afternoon 2:3O o'clock, Foun-
tain Heights church.
Friday, all day, Southside Baptist
church.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-04
A MODEL MEAT MARKET.
TIE Alabama Packing Co.. With j. M.
Walters as Manager, at 3o8 N. 10th.

Probably the handsomest meat market
In the city, or for that matter, in the
state has just been opened at 308 N. Nine
teenth street by the Alabama Packing
company, of which Mr.. ]. M. Walters Is
manager.
The place has every modern and up-to-
date equipment, is furnished with limo
leum French mirrors, settees and other
things for the convenience of patrons.
Mr.. Walters Is a well known business
man In the city. having been In the city
market for a number of years, and he Is
to be congratulated on the handsome
place he has fitted up.
One could scarcely believe that meat
market could be fitted up so artisticaily
and present so inviting an appearance.
The meats, poultry butter, ETC., dis
played on the marble slabs look good
enough to eat just as they are, and with
a place so well fitted up 1t Is reasonable
to predict that Mr.. Walters place will
soon be Mecca for housewives. %"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-04
CHURCH NOTES.
Some of The Services That Will Be
Conducted Today.

At the Church of the Advent the music
at IL a. m. and D. m. will be especially
beautiful.
The first services of the Eleventh Ave-
nue. Methodist church will be held at IL
o'clock a. m. In the temporary building
on Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street.
A meeting of the Primitive Baptists will
be held at II o'clock in the Tomlinson
hall at 2o23lk First avenue Elders Powell.
Lively and Phillips will be present.
The Rev. ]. II. Mccoy, editor OF the
Christian Advocate. will preach at Wesley
Chapel church at II o'clock.
There will be preaching services at the
East Lake Presbyterian church this
morning at II o'clock by the new pastor.
the Rev. ]. M. Bate.
The Rev. ]. F. McKinnon of South Car
DINA will preach at the South Highland
Presbyterian church this morning and to-
night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-04
MAcHlNisTs' OFFICERS.
Public Installation of Fidelity Lodge
Next Wednesday.

The machinists and Ladies' Auxiliary of
the Fidelity Lodge No. will give pub
lie installation of officers next Wednes-
day night at Tomlinson's hall.
The ladies' had their election Of new
officers last Wednesday afternoon, as
follows: Mrs. ]. A. Rider, president;
Mrs. d. C. Ball, vice-president; Mrs.
Walden, chaplain; Mrs. Hugh Beal. sec
rotary; Mrs. L. b. Baxendale, treasurer,
Miss Maggie Conrad. conductor; Mrs.
Clint Lamb, sentinel Miss Emma Rup-
pert, journal correspondent.
At the installation there .ill be music
and other attractions, AID refreshments
will be served free.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-04
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR.
Jefferson County Local Union viii
Meet Next Tuesday.


The Christian Endeavor's local union of
Jefferson county will hold its monthly
meeting at the Central Presbyterian
church next Tuesday evening, January
6. and present the following programmes:
D. M. devotions, by ". B. Ramsuer.
Music.
"How to Get a Fresh Start-This One
Thing I Do-Forgetting Our Failures" j.
H. Mohns.
Preaching Forth-Our Opportunities, !"
the Rev. H. w. Flynn.
pressing Forward-Our Aim," J. 8.
Bridges.
Business, installation of officers.
Speech by retiring president.
Regular order.
Mizpah.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-04
504. 43.
MENT.

Messrs. Willingham e. Leslie have re-
Gently bought the rolling stock ana Tx.
t,,ras of the undertaking establishment
of Csaudtn e. Co, at 305 North Twentieth
street and have placed extensive ORDERS
for caskets, collins and funeral suppiies'
The proprietors have determined TO make
their place one of the best equipped IN
dertaking establishments In the soutn.
and to that end they are taking all
necessary steps.
Both the gentlemen In charge OF the
business are we'll fitted to successfully
carry through what they have under
taken. They are both experts and have
heen identified with the undertaking busi-
ness for many, years. Mr.. Leslie during
the mast twenty years has held respon-
sible positions with the Erswell company
and Miller & Co. From June, 1902. until
November Is he was in charge OF the I'M
dertaking department of Gaudin 81 co.
He also has the unique distinction OF be-
ing the Oldest and most experienced I'M
dertaker In the south.
Mr.. Willingham is also man of many
wears experience. Until recently he con-
Quoted the financial department of Gau-
din &, Co.. and before that he was con-
nected with the Memphis Coffin company,
and at one time was president and man
aper of the Tuscaloosa Livery and I'm
dertaking company.
with men of such wide experience and
ability at the head of the concern its sue
cess is assured. The new firm has the
finest white ambulance in the city, and
call over phones 2o4 will get It's service at
once. Promptness will be guiding prin-
ciple in the conduct of the firms busi-
ness, and Messrs. Willingham e. Leslie
have in the past both made and retained
numerous friends by their reliable and
courteous attention to business.
The establishment is located at 3o5 North
Twentieth street. 49,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-04
AUCTION SALE!

All the livery horses and
wagon horses at the Hurt
stable, l7l7 Second Avenue,
will be sold at public auction
in front of the sta BILE at 10
O'Clock January 9Th. Also a
good number of Tennessee
saddle and harness horses
will be sold.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-04
BUILDING PERMITS.
One Structure to Cost a Half Million
Dollars.

The following building permits were
issued at the city hall yesterday:
Woodward Construction company. to
erect one ten-story brick and steel office
building northeast corner of Second ave-
nue. and Twentieth street. to cost $4,000
F. F. Snedecor, to erect one two-story
dwelling on Nineteenth street and Elev-
enth avenue, South, to cost $4,000
s. D. Wealxley, to erect one-story
frame store and house on Second avenue.
betweto Sixteenth and Seventeenth
streets, to cost $780,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-04
CONTINUES TO IMPROVE.
Watkins, Who Was Shot Last Monday
Night, Resting Well.

w. ]. Watkins. who was shot by Jerry
Fountain Monday night, continues to Inn
prove at st. Vincent's hospital. He had
a vomiting spell yesterday. but the ply
sicians state he is doing remarkably well
considering the nature of the wounds.
Mr.. Fountain has called on Mr.. Wat
kins several times since he was taken to
the hospital. 1t is said that no Ill feeling
seems to exist between the two men.
Upon one Of his visits the men conversed
for a short while. but made no reference
to the shooting. So far neither Mr. Wat
kins nor Mr.. Fountain have told the de-
tails of the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-04
judgment Expected Monday.

San Juan. P. R.. January a-The hear
ing OF the second case of alleged SNUG
Cling against Lieut.-Com. George w.
Mentz. u. 8. N, and Supervisor Of Elec-
lions Benjamin Butler was continued to-
day. Testimony was submitted of the
transportation Of boxes to various houses
and several new names were mentioned.
Few of the men mentioned today for the
first time are now, however. In Porto
Rico. 1t Is expected that Judgment will
pc pronounced on Monday next
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-04
MONEY ORDER BUSINESS.
Large Increase In Number Issued In
the Birmingham Postofflce.

The report in the money order depart
an increase of 25S orders issued and 254
orders paid, resulting from the busi-
ness transacted during the four days pre-
ceding Christmas, for 1902 over 1901. A
comparative statement follows:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-04
SALESLADlEs' UNION.
Election of Officers for the Ensuing
Year.

The Salesladies' Union of Birmingham
at a recent enthusiastic meeting elected
officers for the ensuing year as follows:
Mrs. Carrie Bond, president; Miss Ma
mie Curtis, first vice president; Miss Rosa
Schneider. second vice president; Miss AL
verina Cunningham, secretary treasurer;
Mics e. Brooks, recording secretary Miss
Effie Carter guide Miss Ida Huffstutt-
Ter, guardian; Miss Nellie Garvin. Miss
Belle McElvoy and Miss Hattie Harrell
trustees.
Mrs. Bond was elected as delegate to
the national convention to be held at
GAINESVILLE in June.
The blood is the source Of health. To
keep it pure, take HOODS Sarsaparilla-
Hoods and only Hoods
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-04

Don't neglect your watch.
Take it to the Jobe- Rose Jew
elry Co. when it needs re-
pairing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-04

All kinds of cuts. Age-Herald En-
craving Department
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-04

Jobe-R Rose Jewelry Co., III
N. 10th st.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-01-04
SOLID IMPROVEMENTS.
What the City Is Doing on Sewers and
Streets.

The improvements made by Birming-
ham last year represent total outlay OF
s443. 7S4.3s, according to the assessment
books of the treasurer.
These figures represent work that has
been finished, that is now being done and
work that will be done under ordinances
already adopted
The division of the work under class
fcation of ordinances is as follows:
storm sewers authorized by eight Or
dinances made final, s12o1934o.
Sanitary sewers authorized by seven
ordinances made final, $540S655.
Grading, matchmaking, curbing and
having of streets and sidewalks and gut
ters. authorized by final ordinances, s2Ss'-
504. AZ.
MENT.
Messrs. WIIIingham and Leslie Buy
Out at Public Sale Gaudin d Co.'S
Stock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
BRADsTREET's REVIEW.

New York, June 12.-Bradstreet's to- morrow will say:
 Weather, crop and labor conditions all show improvement this week and the feeling has grown that damage from the foregoing sources has been over-esti- mated. Wholesale business generally Is still seasonably quiet, but already an i'm provement In tone is noticeable as the result of the rather better outlook agri- highest point ever recorded but the late weakness in quotations has given way to rather f1rmer tone though advance buy ing is still the exception. Stocks of iron are not accommodating very much Tin plate production at present is of enormous volume. Railroad earnings are good as whole. though as expected Western floods have curtailed June gross receipts somewhat. May gross receipts show a l4.3 per cent in April. A rather freer movement of spot goods is noticed in cottons and tobbers report a fair season able business at the East For futures however prices are high and business is done sparingly. Ginghams and prints are moving well for this season. Records of mems woolens show some increase but business Is still rather backward. Wool Is steady. but businesss is light at the East, while at the West new goods are moving quite freely. Shoe Shipments from the East are very heavy for this time of the year, being 12 per cent. larger than last week. Lumber shows a firm tone, despite labor troubles heavy movement of brick to market is a refiec- ton ot the expected settlement of the New York strike. Hardware. after a long period of activity. is quieter in demand. Groeeries are active and sugar reflects
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
CASE WAS POSTPONED
MIR. MACDONALD ILL AND UN-
 ABLE TO APPEAR.
Jury Drawn to Hear Testimony in Matter Between State and Mont gomery Lawyer-Governor
 Johnston Not Present.

On account of the illness of the defend ant, the case of the State against Gordon Macdonald. set for yesterday in the civil division of the City Court of Montgom- cry, was continued until June 25 by Judge A. D. Sayre.
 Ex-Gov. Joseph F. Johnston, who Is witness in the case, was in New York and could not be served with a subpoena by the officers of the court.
 Judge W. J. Wood, former State Back Tax Commissioner, who is a witness in the case. arrived in Montgomery Thurs day from Evansville, Ind. where he is now a resident, to testify in the case.
 The case involves a motion for a sum- mary Judgment to compel Mir. Macdonald to turn over to the State A,250 of S,760 which he collected from the Tulane es- tate for back taxes. MT. Macdonald was the attorney of record for the State in the Kidd case which went to the United States Supreme Court. For his services in this and another case he claims he retains $4, 250 of the amount collected as his fee.
 jury was yesterday drawn to try the case.
 Other cases disposed of in the City Court of Montgomery yesterday were as fol- lows:
 Paulus Manufacturing Company vs Alex Rice & Son, jury and verdict for the defendant.
 w. B. Jones vs. c. G. Abercrombie, jury and verdict for the defendant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13

odist Church at Fillmore was the scene of a beautiful wedding, when John Cobb of
 Montgomery. and Miss Mary Lee Norris were married in the presence of a large assemblage of friends. While the soft notes of the wedding march filled the church. the bride came in, leaning on the arm of her father. and was met at the chancel steps by the groom, who was attended by his best man, MT. Charles. The bride wore a becoming gown of white chiffon and carried a graceful shower bouquet of clematis and carnations. The church was artistically decorated in graceful vines and fragrant blooms. A double heart of snowy jessamines was suspended by white satin ribbons from an arch of Southern smilax, where the bride and groom stood while the impress i've ceremony was performed by Rev. MT. Bancroft, assisted by MT. Spear. George Rainey, Cecil Bledsoe, Morris Rucher and Earl James were the ushers. After the ceremony a few friends and the family were entertained at the home of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs. Jasper Norris, where beautiful buffet luncheon was served. MT. and Mrs. Cobb left on the evening train for Montgomery, at. tended by the good wishes of their many friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW
PRICES OF COMMODITIES FIRM
 LY MAINTAINED.
likeness in Textile Lines Partially Affects the Good Effects of Activity Elsewhere-Great Consumption in Steel
 Industry.

New York. June 12.-R. c. Dun and Sompany.s weekly review of trade to- Except in those branches of business that are always quiet at this season re- ports indicate a steady demand and prices of commodities are firmly main tained. Manufacturing returns are irreg- ular. idleness in textile lines partially off setting the good effect of activity else
 Earnings of railroads reporting for the first week of June are only per cent larger than last year and 7.S per cent trea, greater than in ls0l. condition due en-
 That furnace stocks of pig iron in creased only 4O,OOo tons, despite the un- precedented output. testifies to the great consumption of the steel industry. Quo tauons, are without alteration, although much business Is delayed by labor trou- bles. In cases of general settlement of ot work on many buildings and including the requirements of railroads, a heavy tonnage would be sought. It is an evi- blast furnace operators are forcing pro duction beyond all previous maximum 'ngures. While tho demand for structural bIe inquiry for rails and plates. Machin- cry and hardware lines are doing re markedly well for the season, which is usually quiet these departments.
 Coke ovens are surpassfng all previous anthracite coal promises to establish a nn nem ooo nIsn water marx this year, above Cotton goods again average slightly higher in prices. the advance being in- sisted upon by producers on account of the raw material and in no degree at tributable to increased anxiety to place contracts on the, part of buyers. Aside from more libei al demand for print cloth, yarn fabrics for converting ani printing purposes, there Is no evidence of activity. On the other hand supplies are not a;ccumulating at the mills owing to curtailment of production. not only voluntarily but by strikes and storms. Conservatism prevails among buyers of staple woolens and worsteds, while little interest is shown in new lines of light weights for next spring. Insofar as mar ket conditions are concerned. carpets are ducts.
 Footwear conditions continue most pros porous. Leather and hides are strong and active.
 Failures this week were 215 in the Uni ted States against 162 last yeaNand IA in Canada, compared with 70 T yeaE ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
CUT ALMOST HALF IN TWO AT
 DRAUGHON'S COLLEGE.

In order to accommodate students of literary schools, Draughon's Practical Business College, Farley National Bank. is now making 8 special summer rate. a reduction of almost one-half, as follows: To those who enter fer three months, not later than July 10th. 1t will sell the Bookkeeping course. or the Shorthand and Typewriting course, for $25.00, or all courses combined for only 5000. Pen- manship. spelling. etc. Is free. This col lege Is one of chain of eight colleges endorsed by business men. Incorporated Capital Stock. $500, ,OOOOO Fourteen Cash iers and Presidents of Banks are on t.s Board of Directors. Its diploma means something. For catalogue, call. write or phone. adv-sat-sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
Mountain Climbinp

A serious attempt is about to be modo to ascend the highest mountain in the world, Mount Everest. which rears its head 29'oO2 feet above the level of the sea The highest point to which man has en far climbed Is 29,OSO feet This is the height of Aeoncagua, the loftiest summit of the main cordillera of the Andes. Aconcagua was sealed by the famous guide, Matthias Zurbrlgger, and MT. Vines two members of the expedition sent out by the Royal Geographical society in 1s37 under E. A. Fitzgerald, who himself failed to reach the summit. Before this event the record was held by Sir William Martin Conway's expedition, which in 1892 climbed mountain in the Kara koran Himalawas 22,6O0 feet high. w. Graham in 1883 claimed to have ascended Kabru (24,015 feet, but his claim Is gem erally disallowed. The new expedition which has just started for the Himalayas E,6OO feet high. w. CT
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
REWARD IS OFFERED
STATE WILL GIVE $500 FOR CAP
 TURF OF CoRNWELL.
Citizens of Bessemer Appealed to Governor for Aid in Apprehend-
 ing the Absconding Presi--
 dent of Savings Bank.

Governor Jelks yesterday offered a re- ward of $500 for the arrest and return to Jefferson County of T. J. Cornwell. the absconding President of the wrecked Bessemer Savings Bank.
 The reward was offered at the urgent request of the Mayor. Board of Aldermen and many prominent citizens of Besse. mer.
 The city of Bessemer is deeply stirred over the enormous dedication of Corn well. The citizens are determined to have him arrested and brought to trial if it can be accomplished. To this end they have invoked the aid fthe State, and the Governor has extended 1t.
 CornweI Is alleged to have embedded s2S5.0o0 of the banks funds. Tn fact, it is said he almost wiped out the entire assets of the bank. The wrongdoing of Cornwell has brought financial panic to a great part of the business community and to many laborlng people of Besse- mer.
 Cornwell was one of the leading citizens of Bessemer. having been one of the rep resentatives of Jefferson County in the Constitutional Convention.
 Beyond the fact that Cornwell had dealt more or less extensively in futures and stocks, 1t Is not known how he made way with the large sum he is said to have embedded.
 When he left Bessemer Friday, Corn we'll said that he was going to Walker County to look after the sale of some lands. He Is said to have bought a ticket Friday night for Washington. Ev- cry effort will be made to catch the ab- sconding bank President before he gets out of the country.
 Mayor T. T. Huey of Bessemer, who joined in the request to the Governor for the Issuance of the offer of reward, was an officer of the wrecked bank.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
SUMMER EXCURSIONS

The Central of Georgia Railway now has on sale at all of It's coupon ticket offices, excursion tickets to Mountain and Lake Resorts in the North, East and West.
 To Eastern cities and resorss via sa- vannah and steamship lines.
 To Tybee. the most delightful seashore resort on the South Atlantic Coast
 Quick and convenient schedules through sleeping car service.
 Full particulars, rates. schedules etc cheerfully furnished upon application to your nearest ticket agent, or F. B. White Commt Icial Agent. Commerce St Ala. adv-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
LYNCHING IN LOUISIANA.
Negro Who Killed White Man Falls
 in Hands of Moh

Alexandria. La, June 12.-At { o'clock yesterday evening J. M. Ditter, a white man 40 years of age. employed as head carpenter at the Crowell and Spencer saw mill at Long Leaf, this parish, was en- gagged in repairing pile driver, when Frank Dupree, mulatto about 21 years of age, slipped up behind him with a bar of iron and struck him back of the head and again as he fell on the ground, from the effects of which he died in stantly.
 An inquest was held and the negro was arrested, As the officer was bringing him to the jail here, he was overpowered about three-quarters of mile from For est Hill. The negro was hanged to a tree and his body riddled with bullets
 The man killed leaves a wife and two children.