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Arizona republican., 1903-10-25

SERVICES FOR euAapsMEN.-

SERVICES FOR GUARDS MEN, The members of E Company, National Guard of Arizona will attend divine services at the O'Neill hall tonight, the services to be conducted by pr. Lewis IaIseX, cha plain of the regiment. The memhefs or the company will fall ia at the armcry a o'clock. Captain F.
 NJ. Lamson. whose resignation will be effective in q few days. will be with his company &s i3s captain fur thp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
NO ILL TREATMENT.
Man Arrested on Charge of Beating
 Sister Not Guilty.

Judge Feagin yesterday found W. ]. Patterson5 a white man, not guilty of a charge of assault and battery on his sis ter, Miss Jennie Patterson
 Patterson was arrested Sunday after noon by Policemen Elledge and Richard son, who received telephone message from one of the neighbors that Patterson was beating his sister The policemen made an investigation at the time and thought the information they obtained warranted them in making the arrest, as Miss Patterson was supposed to have shown signs of i'll treatment.
 Yesterday in court the entire family swore that there had been no blows dealt, that there was no hard feelings between any of the members of the family, and that they lived In peace and good will. On the statements from the various members of the family, Judge F'eagin found him not guilty. The family lives at 1909 Allen street, Jonesville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
DRS. DOZaER & CO.'S MEDlCo-suRGIcAL INSTITUTE, Cor. 1st ave. & 21st St.
 BIRM INoHAM, ALABAMA

strictly hish-olass institute for the scientific treatment of all Chronic. Nerv- ous, Blood, Slhn. Rectal. Female and Genito- Urinary diseases, Defornities. Tu- mors. stiff Joints, Cancer, Lupus Malig- nant Ulcers. Rheumatism. Tuberculosis and Consumption.
 Hemorrholds, VariooceIe, Hernia and vensreal dlseaees of every nan,e, na-
 ture, form and character are also
 treated, and s legal puaran-
 tse of cure will be given ! In overy case.
 Our equipment. consisting of well-stockn cd prescription department. x-Hay. vio-' let Ray Static and Galvsno-F aradio ap. paratus, Super-Heated Air. Arc Light Cabinet, Eureka Nebulizer and Ozons Inhalation for nose, throat and lungs and . thoroughly equipped Surgical Depart ment. modern and up-to-date in every par tioular. give us prestige over all oorn- petftors in Alabama in our special ltnG of practice. ], CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. :. 1 Consultation and examination free. 1 Terms liberal and condolences held tns violate. Office hours a. m. to , ?. ns. Sundays, 8 a. m. to D. m.
 "A FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENT FROM THE PRESS. l The Birmingham Ledger Drs. Dozief 0 Go. arc without doubt the best known pecia1ists in the south. and their fama is due entirely to their great skill Tho Birmingham News: Both Drs. O. 1T. and Byron Dozier are reliable and ex- perionced physicians and surgeons. who deserve the great success which has been and Is theirs.
 | Age-Herald: Dr. Dozier's long stand- hng and approved abilities entitle hial td the proud distinction of standing al ~ hssA of his profession s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
POLICE COURT ITEMS

Three of Judge Feagin's reform boys have gone wrong, and, as he threatened them some weeks ago, he gave them the limit of the law yesterday. The boys have been before him twice since they were placed on probation, and he fined each of them $9O, and sentenced them to work 1S0 days on the streets, which means that they will be kept out of mischief for the next year.
 The three boys are negroes, Lee Har- ris, Dempsey Thomas and Will Frazier. They were arrested yesterday by Police men Walker and Elledge on a charge of gaming. Since they were placed on pro- bation all three of them have been be- fore Judge Feagin once before this.
 James Mason, negro, was fined $90, and sentenced to work 1SO days on the streets for petty larceny. He was ar rested by Policemen Hawkins and Burke yesterday. William Dent, a negro re- ceived the same fine and sentence on a charge of carrying a concealed pistol.
 Floyd Harmon, a negro, was fined $50, and sentenced to work 90 days on the streets for larceny of a bicycle. Will Moore, negro. charged with larceny of tools, was delivered to Sheriff Burgin on a warrant charging him with grand lar ceny
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31

VIII not only gave 7ou distressing pain and valuable tine. b ! will cost you less money. There is ala satisfaction n knowing that the very best possible treat mert is being given tc you by compe- teiS physician who has sxperience in such matters and is capable of curing you h the quickest and most perfect manner possible. 1 have treated private diseases as a speciality for the past fifteen years in the city of Birmingham, and l am therefore known to a great many. Bur D you are not acquainted with me. fs- :, CT you, with permission. to First Ta- tionai bank. Alabama National bankS Jefferson County Savings bank and Steiner Bros. bankers. as to my responsi7I bility for my contracts. 1 cure many pa1 tients by mail treatment Write fos prices and terms.
 do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patient1 which merit has failed to secure. If yoi fail to be cured by such methods. giv ine a call and get we'll <~
 Address or call at Rooms 1012 arl3iOl1 new First National Bank building, corne Second avenue and Twentieth stree Take the elevator.
 office Hours: s;30 e. m. to s:p D Sunday, 10 | m to u m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
REFORMING NEGRO BOYS.
Under Judge Feagin's Auspices I'm.
 provement is Being Made.

Judge Feagin's class of young negro criminals, which he is trying to reform, now consist of fifty-four. They are watched over and kept straight by An drew Charles Jackson, a negro preacher.
 Arrangements have not yet been com pleted for the school for the boys, but Judge Feagin and Dr. J. H. Phillips will have a conference this week in regard to it. These boys are scattered all over the city, and the negro who watches them has a hard time.
 In speaking of the boys yesterday, Jackson said that large majority of them showed much improvement as result of the treatment they are receiv- ing, and that only a small number have failed to be benefited from their oppor tunities. These, he said, are the worst boys he has to watch.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31

whistling and singing, and that he did not wish applause for that reason.
 On the streets if the people are pleased they can help him. He says he asks noth- ing from charity, but thinks that if his performance is good the people can pay a little to hear It. If they went to a theatre they would pay, and frequently would not get performance as good as the one he gives.
 MT. Bryant finds that travelling as he does, he can make comfortable living. He stands on a prominent corner and starts to whistling. Before he has finish ed half of his first piece he will have a crowd around him. He then varies his programme by singing and reciting, but he always holds the interest of his audi ence. At the end of each piece there is generally a coin, or several handed him. Sometimes he receives as much as \$5, showing that his work has high merit.
 While whistling is not in the same mu- sical class as singing, there are whistlers who can put a great deal of expression in their notes. Those who have heard Ali Bryant know that he can make his notes wonderfully touching and sympa- thetic. He has been here for about week and seems to like Birmingham. He will probably remain here several days longer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
WANTS NEGROES TO
 BE GOOD CITIZENS
JOHN WESLEY BROOKS, WHO WILL BE HANGED THIS MORNING, SAYS HE WILL EAT ALL THEY GIVE HIM.

T advise nggers to be good, keep out of mischief and get at peace with the Lord and then they will not be where I ann"
 Thus spoke John Wesley Brooks at the county jail last night He is to be hanged this morning for the murder of William McKinsler, an aged negro man.
 Brooks was in the condemned cell at the jail last night and Bob Stone. who was also recently sentenced to be hanged was with him. The condemned cell is on the second floor and overlooks the entire negro jail. Bob Stone was preaching to the prisoners below until a late hour. and the men were singing and holding ser vices.
 When Brooks was asked if he was guilty of killing McKinsler, he replied:
 q have made my confession to God" He is short, chunky negro, with a small mustache and seemed to be at peace with the world and not to attach much importance 70 the fact that last night
  q never was so happy in my life as am now. I have come through and am ready to go," he said.
 q expect to sleep well all night and tomorrow morning I am going to eat everything that they will let me get my hands on."
 The new steel gallows is not ready for use yet. and the old scaffold will be used for the execution today.
 ---~~~---~---~-~-~-~>-- pc Umberto de Savoja, of Birmingham, has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Sam Locasclo: vice president. J. Tedeschi, treasurer, R. Scalco; secretary, J. c. Catanzano; board of directors, M. We're, J. Locascio, E. Lovvi, R. Oliviere, A. Scaccio; trustees. c. Perolio. F. Rome, G. Laboi, F. Cal dorell; sergeant at arms, A. Tromcali. Hiakotoo Tribe No. 9, Red Men, was installed in the Red Mems hall Tuesday night. The following officers were elect ed: w. w. Wilson, sachem; J. H. F. Moseley, senior sagamore; J. M Fowler. junior sagamore; G. s. Hoffmer, prophet; w. E. Smith, chief of records; A. Rich, keeper of wampum; s. F. Henry, collec- tor of wampum.
 There was a large crowd present, wis., iting members from Montgomery, Avon- dale and other tribes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
HOMICIDE IN sELFDEFENsE.
Jim Myrick and Harry Moore Released
 From County Jail.

Jim Myrick and Harry Moore were re- leased from the county jail yesterday upon the order of Judge H. B. Aber- nathy of the inferior court
 They are the men who were placed un- der arrest in connection with the find ing of the dead body Of will Beavers near the Country club, at North Bir- mingham. on Christmas eve.
 The examination of Coroner Paris showed the killing to have been done in self defense, and the matter was accord ingly mol pressed in the inferior court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
WILL CANVASS FOR
 THE VULCAN FUND Commercial Club Committee
 Called to Meet Tuesday GOOD TIONSEXPECTED Canvassing Work Has Been Thoroughly Mapped Out And Corporations And Individuals Have Expressed Hearty
 Willingness to Contribute.
GOOD DONATlONSEXPECtEO

Next Monday or Tuesday the active canvass for subscriptions for the Vulcan fund will be commenced by the Commer- cial clubs committee of twenty-five which is in charge of the exhibit to the St. Louis exposition.
 All of the arrangements for collecting subscriptions have been completed, and the committee will, It Is thought, just have to go around and pick the money up. Promises have been received from many sources and the committee feels assured that there will be no trouble in getting the funds as soon as the active canvass is commenced.
 Committee to Meet.
 A meeting of the committee has been called for Il o'clock next Tuesday morn ing, and then the committee will be ask ed to get together and make the can vass.
 The club has something like $6000 al- ready in hand, and 1t is thought that the mayor and board of aldermen will appro- priate $2,500 at the first meeting in the new year, or as soon as the financial
 
 anc the requirements for the year are estimated.
 None of the big corporations or private individuals in the city have been asked for any money, but large number of both have voluntarily stated that they would give literally. In speaking of the fund yesterday afternoon, President F. M. Jackson sald:
 Everything is in readiness for the sub scription list to be sent round, and best of all, I thnk the people are ready to go down into the bottom of their money bags and produce generously. l believe that interest has been aroused to such an extent that there will be little trouble in getting the amount needed.
 Not only are people in the immediate vicinity of Birmingham interested, but people in other counties which are in- olueed in the Birmingham district, have all expressed themselves as being favora- ble to the exhibit. They have also shown a willingness to contribute. As an exam pie, look at Tuscaloosa and the promises made there.
 sThe subscription lists are going out next week. That will allow men time to settle down after the rush of the holi- days. MT. MacKnight has contracted for the foundation, and it will be completed by the time the figure Is completed
 The amount now needed for the Bir- mingham exhibit fund is about s2O.OOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
22o PRISONERS ARE
 NOW IN THE CITY JAIL
More Offenders Are Behind the Bars Than There Have Been For
 Many Months.

The daily report of the warden yes- terday to the mayor showed that there were 229 prisoners in the city jail.
 This is the largest number that has been in the building at one time for many months. The average is usually below 175 and often the number runs down be- low 150.
 Several reasons are given for the exceptionally large number now among them being that there were so many arrests during the holidays as results of Christmas celebrations.
 Of the 229 prisoners now in the city iail, 22o of them have been tried and convicted. Nine have not yet had their trials
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
STEEL CASTING PLANT.
Important Industry to Be Erected at
 North Birmingham.


 J. R. McWane. who will erect a steel casting plant at North Birmingham. is registered at the Hotel Hillman. He is accompanied by his wife and son. He arrived yesterday from Richmond, his former home.
 MT. McWane will start to work at once on the plant, and hopes to have 1t com pleted within three months. The capital stock of the company is S50,000 and al- though the plant will not be very large, it is of the kind which is needed here and seems destined to grow.
 The plant was secured through the ef- forts of the Commercial club and Frank Nelson, Jr., who Is chairman of the man ufacturing committed He has been in con- stant communication with Mir McWane for some time. Local men are furnishing half the capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31

 whistling or the singing have impressed the passerby, and he has paused to catch a few more notes. Some persons have fingered for minutes.
 The notes are those of Alfred Bryant man with a peculiar history an engag- ing personality, and a history with few parallels.
 Ten years ago Bryant was a vaudeville whistler, and considered the best on the stage. He was caught in a railroad wreck near San Francisco and lost both limbs on his right side. He had to resort to some other means of living than the vaudeville show.
 Since his injury he has travelled in every part of this old world, and stands on the sidewalk whistling and singing. Those who are pleased with his performance may hand him coin; he never asks for one and never passes the hat When ask ed why he did not return to the vaude- vile stage he merely says that he fears people would applaud him through syin- pathy rather than appreciation of his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
THIS DECEMBER EXCEPTION
 TO RULE IN IRON TRADE

The iron market continues firm and ac- tive, at $10 on a No. ? foundry basis. December Is usually very dull month, and little or no business is expected dur ing the holidays. But this holiday sea- son has proved an exception to the rule.
 President Maben of the Sloss- Sheffield company said yesterday that this De- cember had been most remarkable in the amount of iron sold.
 The Sloss-Sheffield had 105,000 tons of pig metal on it's yards a few months ago. It's stocks have been reduced to about 5000 tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
WILL PLAY MONTGOMERY.
Football Team Made Up to Go to Capi-
 tai City.

Birmingham will send a team of fifteen men to Montgomery to play their much boasted football champion eleven. Bir- mingham's team will be composed mostly of Auburn men. The following is the line up. and those whose names appear are requested to come to West End park this afternoon at 3:30 o'clock for practice.
 Merkel, center; Street. left guard; Jones' right guard; Lacey. left tackle; Adams right tackle; B. Hughes, right end; Gull lom. left end; Zac Smith, quarterback; "A L. Watkins, fullback; Montgomery, left halfback; Drennen, right halfback; sub stitutes, Hodges, Hood, Plaeger, Watkins
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
ANNUAL ELECTION
 OF OFFICERS HELD
MANY LODGES OF FRATERNAL OR- GENERATIONS HAVE NAMED MEN WHO ARE PRESIDE FOR NEXT TWELVE MONTHS.

Several lodges and camps of various fraternal organizations in the city hav' held elections within the past day ol two. The officers elected are generally for the ensuing year.
 Jefferson Valley Lodge No. Il. Knighti of Pythias has elected the following of ficers; Chancellor Communications w Hughes, Jr.
 Vice Chancellor-George H. Brown.
 Prelate-C. II. Ohme. Keeper of Records and Seal-A. s. Fl liott
 Master of Exchequer-Dr. J. W Hughes.
 Master of Work-E. A. Brown.
 Master at Arms-Frank M. Jones.
 Inner Guard-Thomas R. Phillips.
 Outer Guard-Edward Chapple.
 Delegate to the Grand Lodge-H. M Beck.
 Trustees-M II. Critenden, Felix M Blackburn and w. H. Priegle.
 WoodIawn Lodge.
 Woodlawn Lodge, No. Ss. Knights of Pythias elected the following officers
 Chancellor Commander-P E. Daniels. Prelate--A l.. Miller. Keeper of Record and Seals. J. Beggs.
 Master of Exchequer-E. L. Querrou- cite. Master of Finance-Joseph A. Zinszer Master at Arms-R K. Kennedy. Inner Guard-T F. Johnston.
 Outer Guard-L E. Dearmond.
 Representative to the Grand Lodge D. M. Sheets.
 Alternate-E. l.. Querrouette.
 The installation will take place next Tuesday night.
 Magnolia Lodge No 12l, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, has elected the fol- lowing officers for the ensuing term: Noble grand, c. W. Capps; vice grand, George H. Brown recording secretary. Sam H. Harris; financial secretary, H.. M Austin: treasurer. R. l.. Daniels; rep resentatives to the grand lodge, pr. J. F. Davidson. A. II. Moore, R. l.. Daniels H. M. Austin, Sam H. Harris, E. T. Wild smith.
 Magnolia lodge will have nine members of the next grand lodge, Grand Master Jake Burger. Grand Herald John Wood row and c. s. Gordon, committee on floor work, being from this lodge, the six rep Iresentatives making up the total of nine The Italian Benevolent Society. frinci-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
She Stole Many Articles.

Mary Jackson a negro woman, who was arrested yesterday by Deputy Sheriff Joe Hill at Coosada and brought to the county jail last night does not believe in doing things on a small scale.
 She formerly lived in Birmingham and was employed in the family of J. B. Nor rison on South Fifteenth street. Ac- cording to the warrant sworn out for her arrest by MT. Morrison she had taken from his house dress valued at s25; gold rings, $15 shoe buttoner s1; cape, s1 mans coat, s2; mirror, 25 cents; two cut glass salt cellars. $2; table covers, s2, and a pair of curtains, s.
 The charge of grand larceny was set down against her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
DO YOU STAMM

If you do. write or come to see pr. c. W. Randolph, who is the most successful voice teacher in the world. He cured hun dreds of stammerers in Birmingham and Montgomery three years ago. He is ip- dorsed by all leading papers. He will be at Belmont hotel, Birmingham. Nine teenth street. until February 1. He cures many by mail who cannot come in per- son. sss
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
CATHOLIC SERVICES TOMORROW.
Feast of the Circumcision-Cath
 Allowed to Eat Meat.

Tomorrow will be the Feast of the Cir cumcision. It is a day of obligation, that is to say, all Catholics living within three miles of a church must hear mass even if they have to walk the distance of three miles. Those who live as far as six miles away from a church must attend mass, provided they have means of riding.
 At St. PauPs church there will be three masses, 6:SO, 7:3O and o'clock. The feast falling on Friday, the rule of abstinence from meat has been dispensed with by the Holy Father, Plus K
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
Commercial Club Meeting Postponed.

The meeting Of the Commercial club scheduled for Friday afternoon has been postponed one week. As Friday is the first of the year and a holiday, 1t was thought best to postpone the meeting until some later day, thereby assuring a better attendance.
 A letter was received yesterday from James A. MacKnight stating that the contract for the foundation for Vulcan had been signed and that work would commence at once. He vii eturn today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
NORTH BIRMINGHAM.
Electric Lights Turned on Last Night
 Good Lights and Water.

The electric lights In North Blrming- ham were turned on last night, and now that city has its own water works sys- tenn and lighting plant.
 The electric equipment Is the most modern and latest improved There are about fifty arc lights in tho city, and they are so placed that they will light nearly every street.
 The electric light plant and the water system were built with the $G0 GOO bonds which were authorized at a meeting sev- eral months ago. The water system has been working for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31

A manufacturer said last night that, notwithstanding the fact no agreement existed among producers for maintaining quotations, there never had been a time when prices were so firmly and uniform ly held right now. He said there was not a single concern in the district that was shading BIO.
 It is believed that the price will be ad- vanced to S1O.50 in January
 An effort is still being made to reor- ganize the Southern association, and many furnace men express the belief that it will be accomplished before a great while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
Money Wrapped in Sweater.

Will Harvey alias Will Hardy. has been sent to Corona, Walker county, to face a charge of burglary and grand larceny He was arrested by Chief of Police John Cole, of North Birmingham, at the South ern railroad station Monday, and yester- day was sent back to Corona.
 The man is accused of stealing s25 in cash and Winchester shotgun When searched s25 in bills was found wrapped up in the collar of a sweater he was wearing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
LAW DOCKET ISSUED.
Clerk of United States Court Has Mall.
 ed Copy to Interested Attorneys.

Clerk c. J. Allison of the United States circuit and district courts, has sent to attorneys q copy of the law docket for the adjourned term of court which will commence Monday, February 1, 1904.
 The docket embraces civil cases only and the sesion will continue through Feb ruary and will be presided over by Judge Harry T. Toumin of Mobile.
 Attorneys interested in cases on the docket of the court who desire subpoenas issued to witnesses are requested to file precipes in the office of the clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
Mrs, Bettie McCollouuh.

The funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Bettie Mccullough, fife of Po- liceman Mccullough, will be conducted this morning, at 10 o'clock, from the res- idence. on Eighth street, between First and Second avenues. The interment will be in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
REA. ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were recorded at the probate office yes- terday:
 Dr. Frank Prince and wife to J. K. P Laird lots 20, 21, 22, and 23 Princes addi- tion. to Bessemer $1250.
 Investment Real Estate company to c. NJ Kennedy lot 16, block 2, North Haven, s36O0 sF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
ANN0UNCEM MEN Is.
For Raard of Revenl,e.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action or democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-31
Marriace Licenses,

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate office yesterday to the following couples:
 William II. Oldacre of Decatur and Miss Annie May McDane James M. Leonard, 'Jr. of Longvew and Miss Annie Roe bick, David Daniel of Bessemer and Miss dora Lee Alexander