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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
LEE Is IN ST. LOUIS.
Lieutenant Governor Back to Testify
Before Grand Jury.

ST Louis, April "A Lieutenant Gov
ernor John A, Lee appeared before the
grand jury today when that body re-
sumed the investigation of the charges
of Doodle in the general assembly in
connection with the baking powder
LEGISLATION.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
-ALLgeED MURDERER FREEp.

Frank Brown Released by Court Be.
cause Of Lack Of Evidence.
Muscatine, April "a. Because of the
lack Of conyieting Testimony, Frank
Brown, a negro charged with attempt.
ing to murder Harry Holzhauer. was
acquitted here.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE MEETS.
University Of Michigan Visited and
Speeches Made.

JPSNSTICa f7FstSaN-
Ann Arbor Michigan, April 24. Del
egates to the convention OF the Nation
al Municipal League came out from
Detroit today and held a session at the
University of Michigan The speakers
We're Frank I'll, Scott, vice president of
the Municipal Voters League. of Chi.
cage; Sherman D Calender of De.
troit; Frank ]. Synmes, of San Fran.
cisco; w. A. Frishe, of Minneapolis.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
Increase COMMITTEES.

bawoW and Cook moved that tho
committee be increased to eleven and
thai Rinaker, Mckinley Tfautman
Bundy slurtleff and McManaman be
made additional members. This was
carried by a vote of ~ 10 so.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
STRIKE CLOSES PLANT.

One Man the Cause of Several Hundred
Being Idle.
Ironton, Ohio, April "a Because The
Portland Cement Co. refused to give to
Ben Garyey his old position as oiler,
the entire force in the plant ana
mines, numbering several hundred,
struck, closing every department OF
the industry
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
Mrs. Tyner,s BOLD crime.

Late yesterday afternoon Mrs. Ty-
ner came to the Office OF the assistant
attorney general for the postofice de-
partment, entering in the regular way,
went through the main office to the
private office, closing the door behind
her. She then unlocked the door en-
tering from the public hall into the pri-
waite room and admitted her sister,
Mrs. Barrett, whose son was formerly
assistant in your office and whose con
duct is now under investigation by the
department She also admitted in the
same manner G. G. Hammer. an ex-
pert in the employ of the Mosler Safe
Co.. with whom she had made an ar
rangement to meet her at the depart
ment.
AT her direction Hammer opened
the safe in the room and she took
therefrom all papers, records and arti.
Giles of every kind and carried them
away with her
Immediately upon learning what
had been done, derected the fourth
assistant postmaster to send two in
spectors to your house to demand in
the name of the postmaster general.
the delivery to them of any papers,
documents or other materials which
had beer distracted from the safe.
Refuses to Deliver Records.
This demand was refused by Mrs.
Tyner. and she likewise refused to
permit the inspectors to see you, or
to see and examine the papers in her
presence, Mrs. Tyner further stated
to the postofice inspectors that she
committed the act with your knowl-
edge and by your direction. Further
comment on this transaction, on my
part, is not necessary.
The facts in the case viii be sub
mitted tc the attorney general Of the
United States for such action in the
premises as he may deem proper
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
WOMAN suRNEp ne pEArH
Aged Widow is cremated in Her Burn.
inc RESIDENCE.

Pontiac, H., April "a. Mrs. McDow.
lit, an aged widow, was cremated nv
the burning of her residence in Rowe
this county,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-04-28
IYNER Is OUSTED FOR
ALLEGED THEFT OF PAPERS

month of March | communicated to
you through mutual friend, request
for Your resignation. After a painful
interview with you. and more pain
full one with Mrs Tyner, i consented
to modify the demand for your resig-
nation so that it might take effect
May l. 1903, with the proyiso, how
ever, that You We're given leave of alb
sence from the time of the acceptance
of the resignation to the date of its
taking effect, with the understanding
that you were not in any way to un-
dertake to discharge the duties Of he
Office.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
Flowers and Nege-
tables for Y. ". {. A.

The luncheon feature OF the Young
Womens Christian association Is growing
in popularity every day and the nominal
cost of the luncheon makes 1t possible
for hundreds of young women to econo-
mlze and yet enjoy a nutritious and well
cooked luncheon. Twenty per cent dis
count is allowed on all membership
tickets, and the cafe is open to all women,
the luncheon hours being from II to 2:SO
o'clock / am asked to make an appeal
in today's paper for flowers and fresh
vegetables for the association. Almost
every garden, as a result Of the fine sea-
son. is yielding an over abundance OF
flowers and vegetables. and every woman
would be glad to assist in identifying the
tables in the little cafe at the Y. w {.
A, and to send a basket Of her fresh pos
tatoes, beans, tomatoes, lettuce, or cam
taloupes, and other things in their sea-
son.
Either fruits, flowers or vegetables
may be sent at any time to Miss Emery,
the secretary at the Young Women's
Christian association on the third floor
of the Watts building and they will be
gratefully appreciated
The menu for the day will include;
chicken soup &C; croquettes, 10c broiled
steak, lac; asparagus on toast, Gei white
potatoes, sc; hot biscuit and butter, sc;
white bread or graham bread, DC; sliced
tomatoes. &c; ice tea or coffee, &c; hot
tea or sweet milk, sc; banana ice cream,
&c.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
SERVANT PROBLEM BEING
SOLVED IN BIRMINGHAM
BY ANNIE KEN DRIck WALKER.

the new building viii begin in August.
Among those who have subscribed to
the building fund is Mrs. Bolton Gil
reath. who has given 500. A number OF
other donations have been received and
Mrs England. the principal. makes an
appeal for contributions from all those
interested in what she is doing to adj
vance the negro race along the most
common sense Ines
The England Normal and Industrial
Institute is small institution in COM
parison to those which receive some
princely requests, but 1t is doing an eff
fective work In Birmingham.
1t is reaching an Idle class that other
wise would grow up ignorant of the
simplest rules pertaining to the kitchen
or the house and is turning out we'll
trained cooks and house maids. 1t is
seeking to solve the servant problem
by equipping negro girls and women
with practical knowledge and training
them along those lines in which they
are most deficient
During the summer the principal OIL
the school will open special classes for
cooks and maids where talks on cleanli-
ness in the kitchen and the proper way
to clean every part of the house VIII
be given.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02

A N institution that has interested a
n number of Birmingham women since
it was opened three years ago is the
England Normal and Industrial Insti-
tute at All North Nineteenth street.
The school is conducted by Mrs. ].
R. England, a eolored woman, who has
had large experience in teaching the
practical arts.
She has drawn upon the large class of
ignorant and UNFRAMED negro girls and
is developing them along the most prac-
teal lines The school has a depart
ment of dressmaking, cooking, house,
keeping. plain sewing and millinery and
IN addition to these departments there
is a kindergarten.
There were 125 pupils this session,
which closes June 8, the commencement
exercises to be held in the First Baptist
church.
Owing to the success of the school and
the increasing attendance each year, the
present cottage is now inadequate to ac-
commodate the number of negro girls
who have applied for admission and the
principal of the school has recently pur-
chased a site on Eighth avenue and
Williams street, Smithfeld, where a new
school building will be erected.
The site is 150x2Oo feet and work on
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
Stockholders Met Yesterday.

New York, June 1.-The stockholders OF
the Amagamated Copper company held
their meeting in Jersey City today. The
old board of directors was reelected with
the exception of Robert Bacon, who was
succeeded by George II. Church. Herman
s. Graves, representing 400 shares of
stock, asked for details of the litigation
in which the company has been involved.
Mr.. Graves wanted to know the facts
about the alleged offer OF Charles II.
Clark. son of Senator Clark, to pay Judge
Harvey 900 for a certain purpose and
of the attempted impeachment of Judge
Harvey by two attorneys of the COM
pany.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02

nm RS. MARIE KERN MULLEN, the
INl gifted contralto, for three years
teacher In vocal art at the Pollock
Stephens Institute, has severed her con-
nection with that institution and will
! sail June "a for Europe to spend the
: summer with her family at Baden. She
will return to this country in the
autumn and will join her husband in At
lanta, where they viii reside permanent
sly. Mr.. Mullen has recently resigned
from the army.
Mrs Mullen has made her home in Bir-
mlngham for several years and she is
well identified with the musical set, be-
sides having many friends and admirers,
who will regret that her departure is to
be permanent She intends to give up
teaching, and will in future sing only IN
concerts and church choirs.
Mrs Mullen has been the contralto SOLO
list at the First Methodist church, and
she has frequently sang for charitable
purposes. Her last public appearance.
was last Sunday, when an especially fine
musical programme was arranged under
Mrs. Mullen's direction
Mrs. Mullen was born In Adelsheim,
Baden Her father, a judge of the court,
gave her a thorough education. After
studying at Weinheim she resolved, by
the advice of friends, to give special at
tention to her voice, and went to the
Conservatory of Music in Dresden. where
she spent five years.
She has sung in concerts in Europe, APP
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
NO RELIEF GRANTED.
Supreme Court Decides Two Cases In
voIvine Copyright Changes

Washington, June 1.-The United states
Supreme court today decided the TWO
cases brought by Houghton Mifiin q Co.
publishers, against other publishers III
volving the charge of infringement Oh
copyright in the publication OF oiiVer
,Winden Holmes THE Professor at the
Breakfast Table" and of Mrs. Harriet
Beeeher stoves 1.-The Minister'S WOO
ing"
Houehton &, Mifin were the assignees
of tho authors in both cases. Both works
were originally published serlaliy WIN
out being copyrighted and Tor TINS sea
son the court held that no reilel couiu
be granted. An interesting feature III
o1,,,eaotion with the case is that a son
Of Dr Holmes is one of the Justices who
passed on the case involving the copy
right of his fathers work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
Notes and Personals,

The many friends of tho lovely Mrs.
Frank Order will regret to hear that she
is i'll at Tate Springs. Mr.. Order, accom-
panied by DIR. Lewis Coleman Morris,
left Saturday for Tate. The physicians
ness to be typhoid fever.
Mrs. S. A. Shipman returned to Jack
sonvlle, Fla, on Saturday, accompanied
by Mrs Henry Bramlette Gray, and they
will spend the month of June nj Atlantic
Beach. where the Flagler chain of mag
nhcent hotels now extends. 1t IS one of
the most superb resorts on the coast, and
very exclusive. During Mrs. Shipman' s
feted woman OF the season, a series OF
dinners, luncheons and card parties be-
ing arranged in her honor.
She is still as brilliant a beauty as in
her girlhood, when she was the toast Of
southern society and when her wit and
bon homme made her the center of any
assemblage.
Dr. Frank Majors has just returned
from the University of Virginia and the
Johns Hopkins hospital. completing a
medical course.
At the University of Virginia he was
senior medalist. the highest honor in the
medical department of this institution.
Major Brooks of Nashville, who was in
Birmingham during horse show week.
mas returned home. During his visit
Major Brooks was entertained at lunch
con by Mayor Drcnnen at The club.
Mrs. James Bowron will entertain the
Highland Book club tomorrow morning.
Mr.. James Weatherly and Miss George
weatherly will join Mrs. weatherly later
at their country place in the Black noun
tains.
Miss Strain OF Tennessee. who has been
the guest of Mrs j. w. Savage. has re-
turned home.
Mrs. Henry Hunter Mayberry left Hun-
day for her country place at Franklin,
Ky, MIR, Thomas Watson was also In
tho party which included Mrs, Mayber-
RVS family. little Miss Lyddie Smith, Miss
Rita futile and Miss Elizabeth Merris.
Miss Lestra Kinney, whe has just re-
turned frem New York, where she was at
school at Mrs. Darlington sempie's was
considered one of the NEST beautiful
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
VOTE FOR wATERwoRks.
Alexander City Will Issue Bonds to
Install One at Once.

Alexander City, June 1,-(Special.)- IAN
election was held here today to decide
the question of water works or no water
works.
Water works won by an overwhelming
majority, there being only seven votes
cast against it.
Mayor Fuquay and the aldermen will
proceed to negotiate safe or bonds for
the immediate erection Of water works
When this deal for bonds Is CONSUME
mated work will begin on the system.
This is a much needed Improvement In
Alexander City and the people are re-
joielng over this early promise of pro-
lection against fire.
Their experience with fire has been
very costly and this largely accounts
for the overwhelming vote in favor of
water works.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
Musical Festival.

Monday afternoon at the Jefferson the
members of the Euterpean club held
full rehearsal. One look at the bright
faces of this band of earnest workers
suffices to prove that they will gain the
success for which they strive.
There is not one among the singers
who does not look forward to the time
when they will share the result of their
labors with friends and well-wishers and
with the people of Birmingham, who are
always ready to support good cause.
The festival will be given to the pub
lie on the evening of June and music
lovers will enjoy treat.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02

young women in the southern set. Miss
Kinney went with a party of young ladies,
chaperoned by Mrs. Semple, to the hop
of last week at West Point, where she,
with the others, was also a guest of the
officers of the battleship Iowa at the
Brooklyn navy yard. The young ladies Of
the Semple school We're recently enter
tanned at a hop given in their honor on
the deck of the battleship Iowa by the
officers Amont those present were Miss
Kennedy and Miss Gilmore of Montgom-
cry. The dance music was played by the
band from the battleship Alabama Sup
per was served in the Junior officers mess
room. The party was chaperoncd by Mrs
Semple.
Mr.. II. II. Mayberry is in New York
Mr.. Rittenhouse Smith of Tuscaloosa
is the guest of his mother, Mrs. Alice
Smith.
Mrs. Jack w. Johnson will visit Attain
to this week
Mrs. Alice Freeman will give german
Friday night at o'clock at Taylors
school.
The Young Ladies' Missionary circle
of the Cumberland Presbyterian church
will meet filth Miss Josie Cole this after
noon at 8 o'clock at 1920 Avenue G.
Mrs. Edward Fl. Cabaniss will entertain
the members of General Sumpter chap
ter D. A. RS tomorrow afternoon at 3
o clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
JEWS ARE GRATEFUL.
American Subscriptions for Relief Of
Sufferers Are Appreciated.

st. Petersburg. June 1.-The American
subscriptions for the relief of the suf-
ferers at Kishineff are gratefully ac-
knowledged by the Jewish community
which recognizes that the United States
has easily taken the lead both in ma
terial and moral sympathy. The Jewish
journal Vishkod voices the sentiment OF
the Jews as follows
1.-THE land of the dollar, as Europe
terms America, has displayed more hui
manity toward the victims than Europe
with its Wanted idealism, though Eu-
rope was unusually generously Ameri-
can sympathy in this terrible crisis viii
render that country indefinitely dearer
to our hearts,"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
Commencement Week
Ar GEORGETOWN Convent.

The Sisters of the Visitation have sent
invitations to friends in town to the an
nual commencement exercises on Tues
day, June 2, at $3.50 o'clock. at the Con-
vent OF the Visitation, Georgetown. d. c.
The class of 1903 includes: Miss Marquee
rite RomadlSa, Milwaukee, Wis; Miss
Frances Potts, Baltimore, Md; Miss
Marie Powers, Kansas City, Mo-; Miss
katherine Bowling, Lawrenceburg, KY;
Miss Geraldine O'Brien, Brooklyn. N. Y.;
Miss Florence McCrossin, Birmingham;
Miss Hazel Murphy, Toledo, o.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
Artillery Is dispatched.

Ain-Sefra- Sefra, Algeria, June IA bat
terry of artillery was dispatched today to
the scene of the uprising on the Moroc-
can border. This follows the declaration
of Governor General Jonnart that the
government had authorized him to exer-
else reprisals. He said that this did not
mean the occupancy of Moorish territory
but only the punishment of the offenders
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
Mani Them Adjusted.

St Louis, June l. AT an executive
meeting of the Civil Federation which
was held at the Mercantile club, at which
Ralph M. Easily, secretary of the Ma
tional Civic Federation was present,
committee from the Freight Handlers
Union requests that their differences be
adjusted The matter was placed in the
hands of the cancellation committee.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
statesmen WANTED.

and road salesmen; no
books or insurance; must be hustlers;
no has beens" or will hes" need APP
ply; we want Users" very liberal re-
Enumeration to the right men; exclusive
territory; if you mean business and
want to make money, answer this; we
are one of the largest firms in our line
of business in the south; high-classed
man can demonstrate his fitness for a
permanent position with us; all COM
munications treated confidentially Adj
dress. with particulars as to business
experience. age etc, Business Chance,
care Age-Herald. 6-2-3t-tu-th-sn
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
Renort Is Received.

washington, June 1.-The report of
Capt J. V. B. Blocker, acting commando
ant of the Bremerton navy yard at Seat
tie. Wash, relative to the immoral con-
dition In the vicinity of the yard, mas
been received by Acting Secretary Parl-
ing, and in view of its contents the navy
department declines to alter its decision
NOT to allow any more warships to go to
that yard.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
Thirty Vessels Lied up.

Norfolk, Va, June Thirty steam yes
sells are tied up at this port today as
result of the refusal of the vessel own
ers to grant the new scale of wages adopt
ed by the Marine Engineers Beneficial
association. Most of the vessels are tug
boats in the river. harbor and bay ser
vice Many owners have complied with
the demand of the engineers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
EXCURSION RATES
To Asheville, NJ. c., and Return Via
Southern Railway.

The Southern Railway will sell round
trip tickets to Ashevile. N. c., June 11th
18th, 18th. with final limit June oath. 1903
at rate of one first-class fare. plus twen-
ty-fve cents. account Southern Student
Conference Y. NJ. c. A.
For sleeping car reservation and detail
ed information apply passenger office.
Morris Hotel Building. Telephone 617.
J. c. LCSK
District Passenger Agent.
5-19-t o-6-l2
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
Addition TO Court House.

Washington, d. c., June 1.-(special)-
Bids were opened at the onice of the
supervising architect this afternoon for
the construction of an addition to the
Montgomery, Ala, court house, for
which the last Congress made an APP
propriation The lowest bidder was
Miles and Bradt of Atlanta, Ca at $780,
$50 to be completed by December 81.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
Mrs. WInsIow's soothjno svrun

the best remedy for Ola RRHOEA. SOLD
by druggists, in every part OF the world.
BE sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow'a
Soothing Syrup and take no other
kind. Has been used for over FIFTY
YEARS by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for
their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHIN0.
with PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t sOoTHES
the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS. AL
LAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND collie,
and is twenty live cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
Resolution IGNORED.

Yokohama, June 1.-The cabinet has ig-
nored the resolutions passed by the diet
May 81 demanding the fixing of the min
isterial responsibility in connection with
the scandals resulting from the alleged
acceptance of brides by educational Off
cials from text book publishers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
MRS. KERN MULLEN
TO GO ABROAD

pearlng with great success before the
king of saxony. Since she has been in
this country, Mrs. Mullen has appeared
in many concerts, notably at the great
German International Saingerfaest at
Dallas, Tex, and at the sousa concerts
given at the ST Louis exposition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
The Creche.

The Creche will not meet at the Mercy
Home as announced, on account of sick
ness, but will hold its regular meeting
this morning at 1890 o'clock at the resi-
dence of Mrs. j. I. Nixon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
rei.nhnne Stock Reduced.

New York, June 1-At special meet
ing of the stockholders of the Federal
Telephone company, held in East Orange
N. j., today. 1t was decided to reduce
the part value of the stock from 500 to $40
a share. No other business was trans
acted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
BUSINESS oPPon. JNiTiss.

PRACTICAL electrician desires to COM
municate with another electrician; OBJ
ject contracting and repair shop; at
least $500 capital needed. Address Elcc-
trio, care Age-Herald. 5-31-3t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
Tcachera, Examination.

The annual examination Of applicants
for places upon the eligible list of teach
crs for the public schools of Birmingham
will DO held at the high school building
Monday and Tuesday, June and 0. 1903.
beginning ut o'clock a, m, on Monday.
J, ID. MOORE.
j, u, CUNNINGHAM,
j, IL, PHILLIPS
Board of Examiners.
5-gs-st -frI-tu-sat
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
Breako Grass Track Record.

London, June 1.-Alfred Schrubb ran
two miles on a grass track at Ilford Sat
urday in minutes and IL seconds beat
ing all records for both grass and cinder
fracl<s
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-06-02
RoARpERs WANTED.


children; 2130 9th avenue. 5-26-tf
WANTED-Couple or two gentlemen to
conveniences; also few day boarders;
new management; references ex-
changed. Apply 500 North 10Th street.
5-31-4t