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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06
BIGG MASS MEETING
 AT THE JEFFERSON
LARGE NUMBER OF CITIZENS FIX. PEcTED TO BE PRESENT AT THE LECTURE OF MIR. MAckNIGHT TOMORROW NIGHT.

Tomorrow night a big mass meeting of the citizens of Jefferson county will be held at the Jefferson theatre for the pur- pose of arousing public interest in the Jefferson county exhibit at the St. Louis exposition
 The theatre has been engaged and will be paid for by the Commercial club, so there will be absolutely no charges of admission, and no subscription taken up after the crowd has arrived. The object is mainly to arouse interest.
 regular programme has been ar ranged for the meeting It will consist of short speeches by several prominent men in the city and county, among whom Rhodes, F. NJ. Jackson, president of the Commercial club; Joseph B. Babb, Rob ert Jemison, Ross c. Smith, Mayor Me kinley of East Lake. Mayor Hudnall of Pratt City, Mayor Huey of Bessemer, and Mayor Starbuck of Avondale.
 James A. Mcknight will lecture on the fair and has arranged for a series of stereoptiesn views to be thrown on the canvass illustrating his talk. He will explain the various buildings, the posi- tions of exhibits and especially where the Vulcan, which is to represent this coun- ty, will be placed.
 souvenir of the fair will be given every one who attends the meeting. President F. M. Jackson of the Commer- cial club, will preside over the meeting and introduce the various speakers. The boxes have been reserved for the mem- bers of the Womens Club of Birming- ham,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06
DIR. RIDDICk WILL ARRIVE
 TOOLATE TO PREACH TODAY

The Dr. Rev. c. B. Riddck who was expected to take charge of the First Methodist church today has not yet ar rived in the city Dr. Riddick leaves his position as the principal of the State h. dustrial school at lone. Cal. to take up his duties in Birmingham.
 Dr. Riddick was pastor of the First Methodist church here sixteen years ago. The church at that time occupied the lot on which the Hotel Hillman now stands During his pastorate here he started the movement to build the present edifice on Nineteenth street and 1t was dedicated the day, he left Birmingham to become pastor of the First Methodist church in Louisville. From Louisville he was trans- ferred to Memphis and from that city to the Pacific coast He was the presiding elder of the San Francisco circuit when he was elected to the position at the in- dustrial school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Local Council Will Confer Degree on
 About Seventy Candidates.

This afternoon the local council of the Knights of Columbus will confer the three degrees of the order on about seventy candidates. Several prominent out of town knights arrived in Birming- ham last night and early this morning to attend the initiation. The council will meet at o'clock at their hall and will march in a body to St. PauIs church to attend high mass which begins at 10 o'clock instead of 1O:30 as usual The Rev. Thomas l.. Healy, the Paullst, will preach to the knights. He is a member of the local council Mrs Putnam will sing.
 The council will then return to their hall where refreshments will be served. The initiation work will take up all of tho afternoon. At 8:30 o'clock tonight c. H. Nabb will serve a banquet in the hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06
CLERKS WILL MEET
 TOMORROW NIGHT
GEORGE E. soUIRES, SECOND VICE PRESIDENT, IS IN BIRMINGHAM AND WILL MAKE AN ADDRESS TO THE LOCAL UNION.

! President Harry L. White of Local No. 123 Retail Clerks Protective association, has called a meeting of the union for Monday night. It will be held in the shall of the local in the Labor Temple. George E. Squires, second vice president of the International association, who is in Birmingham, will be present at the meet ing and make an address to the clerks.
 The home of Vice President Squires is in Washington.
 The international officer comes to Bir- mingham for the purpose of settling any differences that might exist between the clerks union and the retail merchants of Birmingham. He will be in Birmingham for about ten days and the iatter part of next week the clerks and salesadies will entertain him. At the meeting of the clerks on Monday night committe will be appointed to arrange for this enter tainment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06

Dr. Riddick has never preached a ser mon in the church he built in this city and as matter of fact has never visited Birmingham since the day of it's dedlca- tion sixteen years ago.
 While in Memphis Dr. Riddick acted as host to the general conference and for second time in his career he will act in the came capacity while in Birmingham, as the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. South, will meet at the First Methodist church of this city in 1906.
 Presiding Elder J. D. Simpson will preach both morning and night at the First Methodist church today.
 MT. Simpson has now the full quota of charges allowed in district. The two nev churches which were put under his care at the conference make a total of 90 which is as many as the rules of the church allow in one district.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06
STREETS ARE
 CROWDED WITH SHOPPERS

people, both in and out of town, to pat ronize this city as their holiday shopping point and the indications are that record breaking crowds will throng the streets of this city during the holiday season.
 Holiday rates to and from the city are already being advertised by all the railroads and there does not seem to be any doubt from all reports but what the coming Christmas-tide will be prosper ous one for Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06
Will Hold Reunion.

On next Wednesday evening in the hall of the Eagles on Nineteenth street the Knights of Maccabees of the Birmingham district will hold a reunion The lodges in Birmingham, Bessemer, Pratt City, Ensley and other places in the county will participate. Frank Croy, state comman- der will be the master of ceremonies. Croy Hive, Ladies of Maccabees will be present in a body. On Tuesday, Croy Hive will hold a regular review in, the hall of the Eagles. All of the members gre urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06
RAILROAD WORLD.

H. F. Latimer, travelling passenger agent for the Southern railway. with of flee in Birmingham, has resigned his posi- tion and will leave this city on Decem- ber' 15 for Atlanta. Ga. where he will enter into the insurance business. MT. I-atimer has been with the Southern rail way for several years and has many friends in this city who regret his resig- nation. He will leave Birmingham with the we'll wishes of host of friends. It is not known who will succeed Mir. Lati mer.
 Paul McKinnon, Travelling passenger agent for the Frisco system in Memphis. was in the city yesterday. MT. McKin- non was formerly in this city as assistant passenger agent for the Frisco system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06
RECORD OF COURTS.

In the case of Tom Lavine against B. H. Cooper in which the plaintiff sought to re- cover pay for alleging services rendered in electing the defendant to the office of alderman, Judge Ferguson of the city court, rendered a decision in favor of the defendant.
 Referee N. W. Trimble is taking testi- mony in the case of Engel & Kronenberg. in bankruptcy. and the hearing of evi- dence will be continued tomorrow morn ing. The case will probably continue sev- eral days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06
MINIMUM SCALE PAID.
Price of Iron Causes Reduction in Pay
 of Miners.

and Railroad company ana the Sloss- Sheffield Iron and Steel company this months. The minimum is 471s cents ton. This reduction means that No. 8 foundry iron is selling for an average of less than $19 per ton during the month.
 The inspection of the iron sales books of the companies was made yesterday by the committee, and it announced that the rate of wages would be 4714 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Real estate transfers were recorded at the probate office yesterday as follows:
 Ida M. Hit and husband to Elizabeth l.. saurn, lot IS, block 2OS Birmingham, s335c
 ". B. Hillhouse to James Hillhouse. in- terest in lots 1S 19 and 20, block 202 and block 203. North Birmingham. 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate office yesterday to the following couples
 William A. Godfrey of Wylam and Miss Ella B. Ware Marion Hudson of Pow derly and Miss Irene Barksdale, o. N. Hollingsworth of Atlanta and Miss Belle McLachlan, Jerre Harden and Miss Julia Brasher, J. l.. Hightower and Miss Cora V. Penfield, Just Perkeles and Miss The onie c. vasiliathan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06
's17 17''

"Keep the feet warm and head cool" is household saying that, carried out, no doubt saves many su illness.
 If in addition to this. you will carry and take ''77" at the first chill or shiver, you will keep free from Colds and Grip.
 .DR. HUMPHREYS AIDS TO "77." for Feyers. Compositions.
 "Teetning, Coljc, Crying. Neuralgia, Toothache, Faceache. 10 Byspepsia, Indigestion. IA Salt Rheum, Erysipelas. 15 Rheumatism, Lumbago. 27 |" Kidney Diseases 30 Urinary Weakness, Wetting Bed
 In small bottles of pleasant pellets that fit the vest pocket. At Druggists, g cents.-
 Medical ,iuide mailed free.
 Humphreys Med Co.,. Cor. William & John Streets. New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06
Bank CIearinus.

The bank clearings for yesterday amounted to s24i,7s.OS; same day last month, s22o, 16o27; same day last year. 211.5f2.27. This week, s1.526.54174; corres- bonding week last year, s1.393, 270.S1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06

The inclemency of the weather made business a little dull in Birmingham yes terday morning but during the afternoon was thronged with shoppers. The window displays in all the stores are exceptional ly fine and the Christmas trade has al- ready commenced. A very healthy move ment in all lines is anticipated and the merchants are exuberant at the prospect.
 Every effort has been made to induce
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06


 
 stocks if they had not been closed out without my knowledge. I was paying to protect the stocks and never was told that they had been sold on the market. was in Tennessee and came to Birming- ham two or three days ago to close the stocks out. as the market had advanced was the happiest man in the state, and thought that myself and my friends represented had made nice little pile of money. When I went to the company's office I was informed that my stocks had been closed out some months ago and that had nothing coming to me. I pro- vested and it brought on the investiga- tion which resulted in the arrest of We.- Ions. There is one thing I wish under stood. All of the money lost was not mine. had several hundred dollars of it, but most of it was that of my friends. l look to the White Commission company for my money which is justly due me and they are prosecuting Wellons My profits on the stock I bought should have been between s350O and s4O0O today, and I would have made at least s10,000.
 The attorneys in the case are B. M. AL len and William Fort for Mir Howard and the White Commission company, and D. B. Anderson for Welons.
 Will Be Able to Make Bond.
 Attorneys D. B. Anderson and Lee J. Marx representing Welons, stated last night their client would make bail imme- diately. His bond was fixed at slo,ooo and his attorneys state that he will be able to make it today.
 His attorneys say that Wellons will be able and willing to meet any further charges that may be preferred against him. They declare that at his trial he will prove his innocence. Welons was at the time of his arrest employed by Caf- fee & Co.,. brokers and Judge A. E. Caffee called at the city prison this morning and expressed surprise at the arrest of Well Ions.
 The firm of Cook & Co.,, of which J. Carter Cook is the manager, yesterday bought out the firm of Odell & Co.,, which firm recently purchased the business of the White Commission company. In an interview MT. Cook said that he was in no way connected with the White Commis- sion company. He said the rumors to this effect were false. and that ne did not cause the arrest of Wellons.
 
 Weather strip your home for comfort. Cold wave coming.
 JOHNSTON & WALTER PAINT co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06
ALABAMA DAY ID
 BE DULY OBSERVED Every Public School in State to
 Have Exercises MONDAY, DEC. IA THE DAY Will Be the Elghty-fourth Anniversary of the Admission of the State Into the Union-Alaba.na History
 Will Be Discussed.
MONDAY. DEC. IA, THE DAY

On Monday, December IA, every public school in the state of Alabama will ob- serve Alabama Day." this being the eighty-fourth anniversary of the admission of the state into the union.
 At the annual meeting of the Alabama Educational association held last spring resolution was introduced and unanl- mously adopted providing for the celebra- tion of this, annually, in all of the schools of the state. In addition to the public school a number of the private institu- tions will also celebrate the occasion. About two years ago Mrs w. E. Sorsby of East Lake suggested that the Womans Club of Birmingham arrange a programme for Alabama day, which was done. It was her idea that was adopted by the educational association of the state. The celebration was made an annal event. exercises will consist of music and brief exercises on Monday week will last for an hour, from 12:SO until 1:9O D. m. The exercises will consist of music and brief historical reviews of the state of Ala bama by the pupils. The parents and friends of the pupils will be invited to attend.
 Will Study Alabama History.
 Dr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of the Birmingham public schools, said on yes- terday
 "The afternoon sessions of the public schools on next Monday week will be devoted to ce1ehratinp Alabama DaV While the programmes of course, will be different in all of the schools. still the feature will be a study of Alabama his- tory from the time of it's admission in 1919 until the present time. There will in fact be general review of the state from the time Governor William w. Bibb of Au- tauga assumed office in 1919 up to and in cluding the administration of William Dorsey Jelks the present incumbent
 This week Dr. Phillips will have dis tributed in all of the schools copies of the song Alabama" sung to the tune of Harwel the Austrian national song. This song was written by Miss Julia s. rutwler of Livingston, and 1t has been adopted as the school song of Alabama.
 Alabama.
 On next Monday afternoon five thou sand or more school children in Birming- ham alone will sing the song. which fol- lows:
 Alabama, Alabama, We will aye be true to thee. From thy southern shore where groweth By the sea thy orange tree, To thy northern vale where noweth Deep and blue thy Tennessee
 Alabama, Alabama, We will aye be true to theel Broad the stream whose name thou
 bearest;
 Grand thy Bigbee rolls along: Fair thy Coosa-Tallapoosa Bold thy Warrior, dark and sTong; Goodlier than the land that Moses Climbed lone Nebo's mount to see
 Alabama, Alabama We will aye be true to thee From thy prairies broad and fertile, Where the snow-white cotton shines, To the hills where coal and iron Hide in thy exhaustless mines. Strong-armed miners. sturdy farmers, Loyal hearts. what'e we be-
 Alabama, Alabama, We will aye be true to thee!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-06

Attend the Hillman Bazaar and vote for the most pop. ular lodge man.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-17
AMERICAN ARTISTS
First One Came From !, Sweden. Way
Back In 1711.

First One Came From \. Sweden, Way
Back In 171f.
Gustaf Hesselius was the first artist to
land in America, and his son, John Hasse-
Illus was the first native born American
artist. This is the dictum Of Charles
Hart, a recognized authority, who thus
robs John Watson of the first named
honor. and BENJAMIN West Of the second.
The elder Hesselius came to America
from Sweden in I'LL. with his brother,
Andreas, who was clergyman
Hesselius was commissioned to paint an
altar piece and Bible scenes for ST. Bar
nabas church in Maryland. The church
was afterwari destroyed and the paint
ings were lost The historical society OF
Pennsylvania, however, possesses two OF
his painting. portraits Of himself and his
wife, Lydia. Mr.. Hart is Of the opinion
that many old pictures still preserved are
by him.
John Hesselius was painter OF miria-
lures, many of which are still In exist
ence. He was a member Of the select
Philadelphia Dancing association. In
1853 he married Mrs. Henry Woodward
of Annapolis, where they afterwards
lived In the early, records he seems to
have been considered an Englishman.
The elder Hesselius was pupil OF Sill
Godfrey Kneller, the English artist. The
sta tements Of Mr.. Hart regarding these
early American artists Is substantiated
by the family chronicles Of Wertmueller
Swedish artist who came to America
in 1894. He painted a portrait OF George
Washington. In 1901 he married a grand
daughter Of Gustaf Hesselius.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-17

p. Ryan. lot 8. block 6, o. l.. Willis addition,
81 ,O5O. S.
Cidney T. Janney and husband to Jean Robin
son, lots 16 and IT, block 4, Zumbra Heights,
Hinnetrista township, $3.50
John Hipp and wife to Minneapolis Brew
ing company, lot Q, block 4, Orth,s addition,
s2,7o0.
Brattleboro Savings Bank to Andrew f. WAX
ton. part of lots and 8. block 3, Perkins add.
tion, 1926.
Emily P. Campbell and husband to Jacob
Omen, lot A. block 83, Calhoun Park, $7Oo.
| Sophia NJ. Alther lexecutrix) to Minneapolis
Brewing company, lot 8, block 4, Orth's addi
tion, 50. 600.
lots and s, block 30, Town OF Minneapolis
| 800.
lot 4, block 3. G. Z. Willis addition, So, 400.
Annie Daniels and husband to Rene Gunderson
lot II. and part OF lot IL, block 2, Ways addi
| ton, 81 800.
Caroline Dahl and husband to Flora Robitshek
north one-half of lot g. block 8, G. L.TsWillis
/ addition, 1920.
Enoch W. Dyer and wife to Adolphns J.-Wirth
| in section 2, township lit, range %, $3.50
Luella NJ. Giard and husband to G.. @. Fordice
| lot 49, block 27, Ramsey, Lockwood d Others
addition, $500.
Harry a. Farnham ct ii. to Peder Leeital
part Of lots and 4. block !, Farnham's second
Horace n. sFarnham and wife to Peder Lee
fetal; lot 35sf william C4mpbells addition, $3.50
4 Levi D. Kellogg to Carrie Bell Stone; lot q
i Kellogg's addition, $780, Is
sophie Jepsen and husband 70 Peter 4. John
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-17
REAL EsTATE TRANsFERs,

Thomas Lowry and wife to Robert L. Ware.
lots q and IS, Minnetonka Lake Park, 500.
Mechanics Savings Bank to Louis r. Stein
metz part OF block A, Freitgg's addition, So 500.
John Noel to, Minneapolis Brewing company,
part OF lot 9, block 4, Orth,s addition, 81 400.
Maximilian Nusser to John Elsen, part Of lot
3, In section IL, township n, range "a, $3.50.
Alfred Parker and wife to Christian Swanson,
part Of lot 9, block 4, Parker's First addition,
800.
Belle, J. Putnam and husband to q. n. Lyman,
lot 5, Meadville Park, Lake Minnetonka, $3.50.
Isaac +. Rice administrator to William b.
Houston, part Of lot g. block 4, stough's subdi-
vision, $780,
4. B. Scott and wife to Gottlieb Mag, lot q.
block 2, Oak Trees, $240.
Joseph II. Wall and wife to Lucille D. Osborn
In section s. township lie, range 81, SIS, $50.
Lundgren, lot 1. block 8, Wyoming Park addition
Ernest K. wilkins (guardian) TO Christ swan
son, part Of lot 6. block s, Parker,ss hrst add
ton, 81, 800.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-17
Nornannahernen
RAID BY WHITE CAPS
Minneapolis Is to Welcome an Army
Of Singers Next
Week.
Arrangements for the Great Sanger
fest Now Complete in Every
Detail.

Minneapolis will be in the hands Of the
Swedish Singers next week. They will
not be as strong numerically as many
other organizations but with their dis
tinctive white caps they will be much in
evidence, and they will be heard from time
and again, especially at the West Hotel.
which will be headquarters Of the white
caps during the sangerfest.
The sangerfest program Is as follows:
MONDAY
EveniIg-Reception of Illinois societies who
will arrive In body between 200 and 300
strong and will be escorted to the eWst Hotel
by the orpheus club and the Swedish Glee club Of
this city.
Mornng-Reception of arriving societies.
p, m.-Singers parade from West Hotel
4 D. m.-Rehearsal at Exposition building.
s'p. m.-Singers' '.sexa'' at Exposition build
WEDNESDAY.
BID. m.-Rehearsal at Exposition.
S p. m.-First grand concert.
THURSDAY.
10 a. m.--Convention of western division of
American Union of Swedish Singers at West
Hotel.
p. m.-Rehearsal at Exposition.
p. m.-Second grand concert
FRIDAY.
Singers picnic at Spring Park, Minnetonka
Captain, C. C. Bennett of Battery will
be the grand marshal for the parade. 1t
will consist solely of singers except for
. g. platoon OF ponce, the DduuS ana GU
Zens in carriages. Captain Bennett ex-
poets to see about 500 white caps in line.
They will march by societies. twenty five
in number each, with their flags and ban
ners, and will make very pretty sight.
Mayor James C. Haynes will address the
visitors before the start and tender them
the hospitality of the city.
The line of march will be from the West
Hotel to First avenue N, thence to Sixth
street to Hennepin up Hennepin to Sew
enth. thence over to Nicollet avenue, and
down Nicollet across the river to the Elk
position building for the first general re-
hearsal
The majority Of the singers will be quar-
tered at the West hotel. There will be
found the Swedish Glee club and the
Svithiod Singing club, the two famous
rivals from Chicago. Upward Of ten So
ceties will be housed at the West Hotel
and the others at Hotel Allen and the
Beaufort.
In addition to the singers there will
probably be thousands of visitors from all
parts of the northwest to attend the must
cal festival proper, which will consist of
two grand concerts for which have been
engaged Fru Anna Hellstrom and Hr.
John Forsell stars Of the Royal Swedish
opera and Miss Martina Johnston, the tall
ented American vioinist While unknown
in this country Fru Hellstrom and Hr.
Forsell are expected to captivate their
audiences in America. They are recog-
nized as artists Of the highest rank in
Europe and much will be expected OF
them in consequence. The programs will
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-17
OPENING sPlTzBERGEN
NorwesIans Look for Coal and for TO
list Routes.

4, l. . * !
Norweslans Look for Coal and for Tour-
LIST Routes.
Engineers Faugen and Falsting Of Ber-
gen have gone to Spitzbergen to survey
the coal fields. They have with them fif :
teen men anu will prospect In scientific
manner. Faugen has had ten years ex-
perience in the English coal fields, and Is
believed to be we'll qualified for the work.
The expedition Is backed by English and
Norwegian capital. The famous Arctic
skipper Captain Zakartassen Is master of
the vessel which will explore the coast
while the prospecting Is going on. Engi-
neer Faisting will investigate particularly
as to the possibility Of opening Spitz-
bergen to tourists. Vessels already make
the islands, but the. travellers want to see
still more of the frozen north and Mr..
Falsting will look for harbors and favor
able landing places so that 1t will be pos
sible to make an extended cruise thru
the archipelago
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-07-17

son ct al; lots IL and 10, block Q, Palmer,s ad.
Fannie g. Lane and husband to Charles a.
snyder; lots and 8, block 2, George w. Lin
ThomasJ. Jones and wife to John Hafdal; lot
10. block I, Potter & Thompsons addition. $780,
Bessie ]. Lee to Karl Magnus Anderson; lots
| addition, $3.50.
Marcus v. Little to- Charles L. Bartholomew;
lots 9 to 1e, block 8, Mann's addition, 5000.
Total, forty deeds, $42,6s9.