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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
Miss BridewelI's Concert.

Miss Carrie Bridewelrs concert at the Jefferson theatre last night, for the benefit of Camp Hardee, U. c. w., was a delightful event. The distinguished sing CT was greeted by a large and cultured audience and the applause was spon- taneous Col. ". H. Denson of Camp Hardee acted as master of ceremonies.
 The programme was as follows
 Il est bon il est doux, from Herodiade (MasseneD. Miss Bridewell.
 Minstrel Boy CMoore). MT. c. P. Orr.
 Group of songs (a) Si mers vers Alder QIahn); (b.) Old German Love Song QIelmund); (c) Schusucht Gas tello)-Miss Bridewell.
 Flower Song, from Faust, Miss Bride well.
 Intermssion.
 Group of songs (selected), Miss Bride well.
 serenade qich Strauss), Miss Bride well.
 Solo (selected), Mr. Orr in the place of Mir. Calman. who failed to appear.
 Brindisi, from Lucretia Borgia, Miss Bridewell MT. Rienzi Thomas, accompan- ist.
 Not many of the great eontralto ar lists have the rich quality of voice t7ae Miss Bridewell possesses and few equal her in vocalization. Miss Bridewell was In the best of form and her fine range was particularly remarked. But it is in the low register that her voice is greatest. It sounds like the tones of grand church organ.
 The programme gave the artist an op- portunity for the display of her yer satility She achieved triumph in her first number, which was very classic the selection from 'Herodiade" her other classic number, Strausss serenade. was for the most part well sung, but her most artistic vocalzation was in the se- lection from "Lucretia Borgia."
 For encore pieces Miss Bridewell sang "rhe Last Rose of Summer and "Sewanee River" After singing the first verse of the popular southern song the artist stopped and requested the audience to join in the chorus. The audience re- sponded and few of those occupying seats in the parquet failed to sing. The effect was quite stirring.
 Miss Bridewell is the daughter of Capt. H. F. Bridewell member of Camp Har- dee. and one of the oldest and most hon ored citizens of Birmingham and while she ranks as one of the most brilliant stars in the operatic world, she responds whenever her engagements will permit to any request from the Confederate veter- ans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
HUNTSVILLE
President Lane Calls Meeting of Muck
 Import.

Huntsville, November 6.-(Special) )-Act- ing upon the suggestion of many leading business men and corporations of the state, President Charles P. Lane of the Alabama Commercial and Industrial as- sociation has called a meeting of that or- ganization to be held in Birmingham on November 16 to plan ways and means for an exhibit of Alabamas resources at the worlds fair
 MT. Lane has received many letters from commercial organizations leading business men and corporations showing that there is a strong sentiment in favor of an exhibit at the fair in spite of the fact that there was no legislative ap- proprlation for the purpose. It is believed that enough money con be raised for the purpose by popular subscription. The ac- tion of the Birmingham Commercial club in securing space for an exhibit of the states mineral resources has had a stim- ulating effect.
 Mrs. 1sham Watkins, aged 78 years, died last night. she was one of the old est residents of this city. Her surviving children are J. R. and D. Yeatman and William Watkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
ATHENS.
Smallpox Prevails and Is Causing
 Business Panic.

Athens, November 6.-tSp sclal. '-rhis section is now overrun with smallpox, and while it is in mild form it is causing a panic in business circles. There are a large number of cases in this place and the surrounding country, and it seems powerless for the authorities to stop 1t. No deaths have occurred here but the health officers are vaecinating everybody. The disease is largely among the mill hands at the two factories.
 After two days preliminary hearing. William Newsom, charged with killing John Burwel, in house of prostitution near Decatur in this county has been ad- mitted bail in the sum of $500 He made his escape after the shooting and remain- ed at large until he saw fit to surrender
 It is reported that John Easter, who a few years ago it is alleged murdered his brother-in-law Robert Riddle, in this county and who made his escape, has been captured at St. Louis. There was reward of several hundred dollars out standing for his arrest. but it may be some other man the authorities have.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
STRUGGLE WILL BE 4 STUBBORN ONE Former Consul Pearcy Talks of
 Panama Affairs COLOMBIA IS HANDICAPPED Government Must Send Troops and It Will Take Her Months to Get on
 Equal Footing With the
 Revolutionists.
COLOMBIA IS HANDICAPPED

Washington, November 6.-(Special.)- Capt. Joseph Pearcy of Tennessee. United States consul to Colon in the last Cleve- land administration adds testimony to the probability of the war between Co., lombia and it's rebellious state, Panama, being long drawn out affair.
 While l have no definite information on the subject" said Captain Pearcy to- night, q am satisfied that the revolution ary soldiers In Panama have been plan- ming secession for several months past, and are probably well armed and able to maintain a war for an indefinite period. About four-fifths of the residents of Panama are liberals. They are bitter against the government for it's failure to ratify the canal treaty, and they will do their best to set up some kind of a gov ernment with which the United States can treat. It will be remembered that there was an insurrection in the state of Panama last year, but peace was secured after few months warfare.
 'There is no doubt that the insurgents could have maintained the war much longer, but for some reason which has never been explained officially the Co., lombian government secured peace The statement has been made, and never con- tradcted so far as I am aware, that the insurgent officers under the leadership of General Herera received three million dollars for swearing allegiance anew to the Colombian government.
 This time, however. there is too much sentiment behind the revolution to stop it by that method. Colombia must send troops to Panama. With the very best transportation facilities this would take a month. As it is Colombia has practi- cally no transports, and it will take months before enough troops could be brought to Panama to place the govern ment on equal terms with the revolution lsts The transportation of troops over land is of course almost an imposibility. In the end l think Panama will achieve her independence but 1t will be a long fight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
LECTURES TO BEGIN
 AT TEMPLE EMANUEL
James Bowron Will Open the Sessions Course With Instructive Address
 on the Holy Land.

The first lecture of a course given under the auspices of the International Order of Bnai Brith, assisted by the Council of Jewish Women will be delivered next Sunday in the lecture room of Temple Emanuel November 8, at D. m, by James Bowron. His subject will be "The Holy Land and an appropriate musical programme has been arranged.
 This is the fourth season of these pub lie lectures which are arranged by Rabbi Newfield, chairman of the International Culture committee. and are given every two weeks during the season. Many in- teresting addresses are promised for this winter and 1t is said that in entertainment and as a matter of education they will be as far reaching as any preceding course The general public is cordially invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
WATCH STOLEN AT UNION sTAT'N
A. S. Crisenberry Robbed While in a
 CroWd-No Clue to the Thief.

While at the union passenger station Thursday afternoon watch was stolen from the pocket of A. s. Crisenberry, a he has no clue to the man who committed the robbery.
 Mr. Crisenberry was standing in crowd at the station when he missed the missed the watch from his vest, to which 1t had been pinned. There were a number of people standing near him. but the majority of them were veterans The watch was not missed until several min utes after 1t had been stolen, and there is nothing by which the thief may be traced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
LABOR NOTES.

The sixth annual convention of the Ala bama district, United Mine Workers of America, will be held in the Labor Tenn pie on December 4.-Abqut one hundred and seventy-five delegates are expected. Officers for the district are to be elect ed and revision of the bylaws and con- stitution is to be discussed
 At present there are two conventions held each year, and it is thought that all the business could be transacted in one, thus saving a great expense, Opinions are divided as to the advisability of such a change and lengthy discussion on the matter is expected.
 The Union Labor league which was or- ganized in Birmingham last Saturday is said to be making headway. It was stated yesterday that nearly all the local unions in the state. had been heard from as be- ing favorable to the new union. No def- nite information as to it's exact member ship could be learned, but it Is said to be large.
 It will be remembered that this league was formed with a view, among other things, to test the constitutionality of the anti-boycott law which came into effect last Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
MEMORIAL SERVICES SUNDAY.
Local Salvationists Will Commemorate
 Tragic End of Mrs. Booth Tucker.

Memorial services for Consul Emily Booth-Tucker will be held at Salvation army hall, 2115 First avenue. tomorrow evening, commencing at o'clock. Capt R. Boucher, in speaking of the deceased last night, sad
 Tt will be remembered that Mrs. Booth- Tucker was killed in a railroad wreck near Dean Lake, Mo-, while on one of her noble missions to help the helpless ones. Her high character, intense zeal and holy enthusiasm have been an inspiration and blessing to her comrades and CO., workers the world over. Her tender, lov- ing heart and great sympathy have soothed and comforted many tired soul.'
 The army hall is beautifully draped in white and large cross and crown and A vacant chair make up the pretty designs used in loving remembrance Captain and Mrs. Boucher, assisted by Birmingham local corps will conduct the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
"Why Smith Left Home"

On Monday evening the Jefferson thea ire will offer an attraction that is said to be of the highest grade in Mir. George Ober, the comedian, supported by a com pany of well known players in George H. Broadhurst's celebrated comedy. 'Why Smith Left Home" Mir Ober is said to be inimitable In the part of the diplomatic Smith and is aided by the following peo- pie: Miss George Elliot. Miss Adelaide Ober Miss Adelaide Elliot, Miss Josephine Sherwood, Miss Sallie Saxon, Richard Cochrane. Roland A. Osborne. William Welp, J. Graham Murphy, Charles K I<insley.
 A bargain day matinee will be given with 'The Wrong MT. Wright" as the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
The Bijou.

Another large house greeted 'Her Mar riage Vow" last night at tlfis popular house, and with todays matinee and night performance, the attraction closes it's engagement here.
 The comedy drama, "Only a Shop Girl, !" which was last seasons big success, will be the attraction next week. The plot deals with high and low life in New York city and shows the treacherous pit falls that threaten the girls of all large cities who, by force of circumstances. have to earn a living in department stores. The play iss a dramatization of a novel of the same name, by Marie Welles- ly Sterling for that clever little actress, Miss Lottie Williams, who plays the star part of Josie" During the action of the play number of high class musical and vaudeville numbers are introduced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Fannie A. Shaver.

Mrs. Fannie A Shaver. who lived at 2l4 Fourth avenue died yesterday very suddenly at the residence of her son, J. J. Shaver in Chapel Hill Texas. The remains will be brought to Birmingham and the funeral arrangements will be made after they arrive. The deceased was the mother of J. J. and Team" Shaver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
CAMP HARDEE MEETS TODAY.
Full Attendance Requested to Hear
 Committee Report.

Camp Hardee. U. c. ", will meet this afternoon at o'clock in its hall in the Tomlnson building, and reports from all the reunion committees will be received.
 full attendance is desired this after noon, as the reports will be most impor- tant, and will show that Camp Hardee entertained the veterans of Alabama as they have never before been enter tained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
BESSEMER SPENDS
 DAY AT THE CIRCUS
Large Concourse of People Sees
 the Parade
NO ACCIDENTS REPORTED
Heroism of Police Officer Prevents What Might Have Been a Serious Accident in a Runaway.
 Social and Personal.

Bessemer, November 6.-(Special.) )-Bes- semer enjoyed privilege today that Bir- mingham people were denied, a parade of the Wallace shows with wagons of various colors, handsomely dressed per- formers, proud stepping horses, brass bands, and ealiope. At an early hour this morning people began to arrive in Bes- semer on all trains, the dummy, and the street cars. By o'clock the streets were crowded and continued in that condition until 10 o'clock tonight At 10 o'clock this morning the main thoroughfares of the city were in congested condition room and even the tops of some of the stores were monopolized by people who were waiting to see the parade.
 At Il o'clock the wagons began to move out from the circus grounds at Airing ton avenue to Ninteenth street. People from the rural and mining districts, from the Bessemer suburbs, and some from Birmingham witnessed the parade and the two performances this afternoon and evening. At both times the large tents of the Wallace shows were filled to over flowing
 No accidents marred the day. although one was narrowly averted by the pres ence of mind of a Bessemer policeman. Just after the last float had passed from Ninteenth street, horse hitched to a dray In some manner got away from it's driver and started up Nineteenth street at speed that threatened danger to the children lined up on both sides of the ear line The officer tried to catch the horses bridle but failed He then jump ed into the wagon, as it came dashing by him, caught up the reins, and sue eeeded in stopping the animal before it had gone any distance
 In the police court today Annie Jones. colored. was fined $25 on the charge of petit larceny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
Ethel Kirby.

Ethel Kirby. aged two years, the daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. w. H. Kirby. died yesterday at their residence in Kingston The funeral services will be conducted this morning 10 o'clock from the residence and the interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

was given and this slip of paper when pee scented to another person around the cor ner" entitled the holder to glass of beer
 Ernest T. Faulkner 'got busy" filing suits yesterday through his attorneys, Bowman, Harsh & Beddow. In the city court he filed one against the Southern Express company and J. H. Ham to recov- CT $20000 damages.
 His bill of complaint sets forth that he was engaged in the business of whole sale fruit and produce broker during Aug ust and September of this year and that the defndeants in many ways sought to delay merchandise consigned to the plain tiff and that such delay was the result of the influence of others who were seek ing to damage the plaintiff
 In the circuit court he filed a suit against Chas. F. Bell and Frank Melton which is somewhat sensational. He seeks to recover $10,000 damages alleging that while he was engaged in the business of a wholesale fruit and produce broker the defendants conspired to injure him in bus mess by inducing certain persons to with. draw the use of their names from the plaintiff as references.
 The further allegation is made that the defendant falsely and maliciously slander- ed the plaintiff before divers persons. and that an article was falsely and maliciously published in the Cincinnati Packer which did the plaintiff much damage. The arti- , cle Is given verbatim in the bill and is an attack upon certain acts of the plaintiff
 A petition was filed in the United States court yesterday by the Milner & Kettig company, Moore & Handey Hardware company, and May & Thomas to have the Central Cahaba Coal company declared involuntary bankrupt. The petition was set for hearing this morning,
 Judge Jones of the federal court. rem dered decree yesterday in the matter of l. l. Garner ct al, as compliments against the Montevallo Coal and Railway com pany as respondents, declaring that the mine of the respondent may be sold. The complainant is represented by B. NJ. Allen and the defendant by Vaughan & David son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
Social and Personal,

The wedding of MT. B. Andrews and Miss Maggie Nail has been announced to take place at the home of Judge B. c. Jones next Wednesday.
 o. K. Stevens of St. Lo'cis was one of the Grand's arrivals today
 The Rev. D. R. Piper of Hartselle is visiting the Rev D. P. Taylor of this city.
 Paul Holley of Birmingham was in the Marvel City today.
 MT. Glenn Jennings of Scale, who has been the guest of pr. R. P. McTyiere, has returned to his home.
 J. Lowering of New York is registered at the Grand.
 Mrs. W. P. Gum Is confined to her home on Seventeenth street with ill., Hess.
 The Daughters of the Confederacy held very interesting meeting this after noon at the home of Mrs. Chambers Me- Adory, the occasion being visit from Mrs. J. A. Rountree, the president of the Birmingham chapter, and Mrs. r. S. Wood of Troy, the state president.
 J. w. Hartlett of Hattesburg, Miss, is stopping at the Grand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

The Rev. pr. I. D. Steele, pastor of the First Cumberland Presbyterian church will occupy his pulpit at both of the serv- lees tomorrow The subject of his ser mon at the morning service will be. "The boy in the city, his temptations and dan gers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

At St Mary's-on- Highlands. the Rev. J. c. Amber, rector of Grace church al Woodlawn and Christ church at Avon dale, will offlclate at the morning serv- ice Holy communion at 7:30 a. m and Morning prayer and sermon at II a m. There will be no evening service at St.
 Mary's as the congregation will unite
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
LIME! LIMEl 5LIMEl

We are general distributors for this district for White, Rose Lime. Sold in barrel, bulk and car lots. Quality and weight guaranteed. Quick delivery. We ask a fair trial. A. J. Krebs Conn., pany, Birmingham, Ala. Both phones Mo- 64S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

Just like finding it WhatP 10 per cent. Pay Gas and Electric bills before the 10th.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

Have you paid your Light bilip Pay today and save vour discount
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

At the Five Points Methodist church the Rev. pr. J. W. Mccoy will preach at the morning service tomorrow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

"M9rtas and 1mmortals" will be the subj ,et of the Christian Science sermon for Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

Tomorrow will be the twenty-second Sunday after Trinity, and the twenty third Sunday after Pentecost
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

and chicken. With a five cent purchase of any of these articles a slip of paper was given and this slip of paper when pee sented to another person around the cor ner" entitled the holder to glass of beer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
RECORD OF COURTS.

In the United States court before Judge Jones yesterday J. II. Winters plead guilty to the charge of retailing liquor without license but the sentence was suspended because the defendant had served term for the offense. having been convicted in the state courts.
 In the same court Ed Nelson was found guilty of retailing liquor without license The evidence showed that at a supper given at Palos on February 22 the defend- and had been in partnership with two oth- CT negroes in selling candy, oysters. fish
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

with the Church of the Advent in extend- ing a welcome to the Rev. MT. Ewing the new rector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

The Rev. W. l. Hendrix, the pastor of the St. Johns Methodist church, will preach at both the morning and evening services Sunday. The text of his morning sermon will be "The Feeding of the Five Thousand"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
AT THE CHURCHES.

The St Mary's choir has been greatly by boys voices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

SPECIALl SPECIAL!
 For the next two weeks we will deliver Coke in lots of five tons or over at @3. 50 per ton. B'ham Ky, It. & P. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
DON'T FORGET. Pay your gas bill today.

Schillinger's Hof-Brau Beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

Your GAS bill is due. Pay today and secure discount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

The Rev. J. W. c. Johnson, the rector of the St. Mary's will conduct the serv- ice at Trinity church at Bessemer Sun day morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

Masses at St. Paurs church tomorrow will be at 7:30, and 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

Quarterly conference was held at the East Lake Methodist church last night. Presiding Elder J. D. Simpson of the Birmingham district held the gavel. The pastor the Rev. E. B. Norton, will preach at both the services Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

The Rev. Dr. J. D. Simpson. presiding elder of the Birmingham district, will conduct quarterly conference at Leeds Methodist church Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

The Rev Dr l.. NJ Bradley, pastor of the Avondale Baptist church, who has been assisting in revival at Sheffield for the past two weeks, will return today and will occupy his pulpit at both of the services tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

The East Lake Baptist church, the Rev. J. M Shelburne will preach at both of the services tomorrow and ad- minister the ordinance of Baptism at the evening service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

At the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church the Rev Dr. Anson West, presl- dent of the North Alabama Conference college will preach at the morning ser vice. The Rev. w. E. Morris, the pastor, will occupy the pulpit at the evening ser vice and the theme of his sermon will be Christ Before Pilate."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

There will be special services at the Evangelical Lutheran Zion church, cor ner of Avenue B and Nineteenth street, tomorrow in honor of the reformation. Services at 10:SO a. m. will be in Ger man and at 7:3O D. m. they will be in English Everybody is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

The Rev. Dr. John P. McFerrin. the pas tor of the First Methodist. who has been visiting his family at Nashville will re- turn today and will occupy his pulpit al both the morning and evening services to- morrow. This will probably be the last sermons of Dr. McFerrin will preach be- fore leaving for his new charge the Tulip Street Methodist church at Nashville. Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07
The Genuine is Manufactured by
 California Fig Syrup Co

The full name of the company, California Fig Syr
 s printed on the front of every package of tf,e e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

At Temple Emanuel, Rabbi Morris New field conducted the services last night. His subject was, "A Plea for Broader Humanity" There will be services at the temple at 10:3O this morning and Sunday school at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-07

The Rev. A. J. Dickinson, pastor of the First Baptist church will preach tomorrow at Ii o'clock in the High School building. Work on the new church is progressing rapidly. The roofing is being placed on the Sunday school room. This part of the edifice will be ready for the congrega- ton in about thirty days.