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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
BOOK PRICES ARE
 GREATLY REDUCED
Commission Will Not Have to
 Make Special Selection
BIRMINGHAM IS SATISFIED
Books Chosen Are of Sufficiently High Standard for Use Tn Both Rural Districts and
 Cities.

Montgomery, June 25.-(special)-It does not now appear that the Alabama text book commission will be called upon to make special selections of books to be used in the public schools of cities ana towns having more than Ave thousand m- habltants. The uniformity law exempts towns of more than five thousand inhao- itants, or rather leaves 1t discretionary with the commission to make such supple mentary adoptions for them as may be desired
 One of the principal arguments against the enactment of the law was that books which would prove satisfactory to the cities would not be satisfactory to the rural sehois. The commission has selected books sufficiently high in standard to meet the demands of the cities, at least Bir- mingham, Selma and Montgomery have already announced satisfied" The com mission feels sure that the other towns will also express the same opinion. Prices Greatly Reduced.
 In some of the cities 1t is said the ac- ton of the commission will reduce the | Cliy pTiCcS lIOI 1o tO " PVA SNAhs 1 The committee went about it's work 1 carefully and through caution saved the state a large sum. In thirty-two ccun- | ties of Alabama there is county uniforn- | ity. In those counties contract has been entered Into between the county edu- cational authorities and the publishers | who have the county contracts for sup | plying books. In every instance the prices paid for school books are higher than those which will prevail under state uni ] formity.
 To save the public patrons in those counties from paying a higher price than would have to be paid in other counties the state commission called before 1t all bidders for the state contract. They were summoned before the commission before any of the contracts for a state system were awarded. The bidders were asked to agree in case they secured the con tract not to exact the prices in the coun- ty contracts, but to sell under state prices. This agreement was made in each instance.
 Time Extended.
 As a further saving to the counties the commission secured from the bidders the extension of the time in which second hand books may be exchanged for books under the new system. This time has been extended to one year in which time tho books will be exchanged for new books half price being allowed for the old books.
 | The commission yesterday changed the adoption of the copy books which had been previously made. The change was made on account of a misunderstanding of the prices made by the bidders whose series were first adopted. The first copy books adopted were the Manual Review of Silver, Burdette & Go. The prices originally made were and cents. There was some misunderstanding. however. as | to the price.
 Tn their stead the New Era series of Eaton & Co. were adopted The New Era series will be 5 and cents. The New Era series were first in the report of the sub commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
MANY ELKS WILL CO
 TO THE GRAND LODGE
BIrmineham's Baltimore Club Has Been Routed By Seaboard
 Ladies to Take Trip.

It is probable that more than seventy five members of the B. P. O. D. will leave Birmingham on the morning of July 19 for Baltimore to attend the annual meeting of the grand lodge to be held there. From all over the state EllSs will meet in Birmingham and go to Baltimore in a special train.
 It is expected that there will be at least 300 from the state, which will give Ala bama one of the best showings of any state in the union. The official route will be oyer the Southern tracks to Atlanta, and from there to Norfolk over the Sea- board Air Line. At Norfolk the party will take a steamer and go up the Chesa- peake bay to Baltimore. The local Elks have organized a Baltimore club. In ad- dition to the members of the order that will go from Birmingham many ladies will accompany the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
SELMA.
Bolt of Lightning Plays Havoc--other
 News Notes.


 Selma, June 25-(SpeciaL)-A brilliant flash of lightning, followed by a heavy clap of thunder, frightened the nervous citizens about si3O o'clock this morning. Investigation showed that the lightning had struck wire of the Postal Telegraph company on the pole in the rear of the office and had gone into the building, burning out the switch board and playing havoc generally.
 Manager Pro Tem. Bayne was sitting near the key, and had 1t not been that the latest improved lightning arresters and fuses had been installed with the new switch board put in recently he might have been seriously injured. Three of the four fuses were burned out before the bolt was arrested.
 The rain and wind storm of last night did not do any great damage so far as could be ascertained today. The rain pre- cipitation last night and this morning was unusually heavy. The farmers have needed rain and they have had plenty of 1t today and yesterday.
 Word reached the city today of the breaking open by burglars of the depot at Linden a few nights since. The in- truders did not seem to want anything but money and fortunately found only a small amount which had been left in the drawer over night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the RIIou.

The acting of Joseph Kilgour at the Bitou last night in ''The Late MT. Brown was in many ways a remarkable piece of work. He had the difficult part of MT. Burbage, an actor, and it was as good character work as one will not see more than once in a season. Every line con- tains some comedy which would be worth less and thrown to the wind were the actor to fail in any one of them. But he never does, and from first to last he all ways received the applause due him.
 Stanley Dark also has good character part, and he acted 1t as well as the one last week. As the barrister who writes tragedy and tries to act it he was great. The complications which arise from his efforts to have theatrical company form the foundations of the plot, and they are well worked out as the perform snce progresses.
 Miss O'Brien again carried off honors, but the part does not fit her as well as the one in "An American Citizen," and does not permit anything like good work. She is however all that the part allows. and If possible she looks much prettier in this piece than in the first one here.
 Most of the work in the piece falls to Miss Amy Hamln, who at times does some excellent work, but at other times she failed through her inability to keep from laughing at a number of side re- marks made by other people, She has something of heavy part, but it seems that she Is better fitted for a juvenile. Miss Emma Hayner, as Mrs. Hawke, did some clever work as the mother-in-1aw.
 Probably as nice work as could be done was that of Lawrence Wheat, who is the young English swell always looking for his wife who has disappeared.
 The plot of the piece hinges on the. ef- forts of Mir Crayson to get up a theatri- cal show. His leading man fails to ap- pear and he hunts up an old actor friend of his. This actor proves to be the image of the late MT. Brown. the first husband of Mrs. Crayson, and the complications arise through every one thinking he is Mir. Brown. There are number of ex- cellent situations, we'll worked out.
 F. H. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
MAsoNs ON AN OUTING.
Steamer Leaves Florence for Lock 6 Heavily Laden With Excursionists.

Florence. June 25. = Especially = The steamer J. T. Reeder left the Florence landing at 8 o'clock this morning loaded to the guards with members of the Ma sonic order on their way to the govern ment canal, lock six. where there will be a grand barbecue.
 The lodges at Green Hill and Rogers vile have been invited by the local lodge to participate, the occasion being the in- stallation of officers for the ensuing year.
 There will be basket dinner and bar becued pig, prepared on the grounds. The following officers will be installed: M. Malone, w. M; M l.. Mitchell senior warden; Thomas E. Dixon, junior war den; A. P. Odom, treasurer; T. E. Bar ry, secretary; R. M. Stribling, senior deacon; William G. Lille. junior deacon; John Simpson, senior steward; W. J. Stutts, junior steward I. S. Barr. tileri J. W. Vesey, chaplain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
KAPPA ALPHAS ADJOURN. Meeting at Atlanta Concludes With an
 Elaborate Banquet.

Atlanta, Ga, June 25.-The Kappa Alpha Fraternity today elected the fol- lowing officers: Knight commander, E. c. Smith, Raleigh, N. O.; grand purser, Frank P. O'Conneh, Talladega; editor in-chief of Kappa Alpha Journal, liar din Templeburn, Richmond, Va; mem Der of council of honor, John Temple Graves, Atlanta. The proposition for the extension of the order beyond it's present limits was left without deter imitation, after considerable discussion.
 The convention concluded tonight
 with an elaborate banquet, at which toasts were responded to by E. c. Smith, Douglas Fagin, Gerald H. Gull person, H. H. White and M. T. Ormond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
MISS ANTHONY WINS.
She Defeats Miss Johnnie Carpenter Ir
 the Coli Contest.

Chicago, June 25.-In the finals of the open golf tournament for women al Midlothian, Miss Bessie Anthony. west ern champion, today defeated Miss John nie Carpenter. three up and one to play The medal score of the winner was ss which is the Midlothian record for wom- en- In the finals for the second cup. Mrs A. T. Brewer of Edgewater defeated Miss Elizabeth Young of Calumet. six up and four to play.
 The third cup went to Mrs. F. Manches. ter of Glenview, who defeated Mrs. D. F. Donohue of Edgewater. one up. Miss Julie Hunt of Midlothian won from Mrs. J. G. Hinkley of Midlothian by one ur for tha fourth cup.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26

Washington, June 25.-Presfdent Roose- welt today received the following cable gram from Emperor William:
 aKiel, June 25. President of the United States of Amer tca, Washington.
 "on my arrival at Kie1 I was saluted by a fine American squadron and had the pleasure of receiving Admiral Cotton and his captains. It was a very happy and kind inspiration on your part to send the squadron to Kiel for the week, and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
TRUSTEES ELECT
 FIRST OFFICERS
BOYS READING CLUB STARTS OUT MOST AUSPIclouSLY- MEETING TODAY IN THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

The board of trustees of the Boys Reading club met yesterday morning in the public library at the city hall and electe the following officers: Mrs W. H. Jeffries, president; Mrs. L. ]. Haley. Jr., secretary; Mrs. B. L. Guice, treasurer. Col w. H. Houghton was requested to file the declaration for incorporation and secure charter as soon as possible.
 There will be meeting at 12 noon to- day at the same place. Newspaper edi- tors and representatives of telegraph com panies and as many news and messenger boys as possible are requested to be pres ent
 This meeting will be for the formal organization of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
CLEVELAND HAS MANY
 FRIENDS IN ALABAMA

Washington. June 5.-(Speclal.)-Cdl- leetor Thompson of Birmingham one of the Presidents black and tan referees, was at the White House this morning, accompanied by former Congressman Harrison of Alabama. The Star quotes General Harrison as saying: "The demo- crats of Alabama will support conser- vative man next year. Grover Cleveland has far more friends among the people than the politicians are willing to admit
 He is strong with them, and l do not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
HEPLIN LECTURES
 AT HUNTSVILLE
LEADS GRAND MARCH WITH MRS. VIRGINIA CLAY CLoPToN--A BRILLIANT THRoNG ATTENDS THE BALL.

Huntsville, June 5.-6special) )-Hon. J. Thomas Hefiin, secretary of state, lec- tured at the opera house tonight for the benefit of the Confederate monument fund. A large audience was in attend ance. representing all portions of North Alabama, and they heard character istic lecture of sentiment. patriotism and humor.
 A reception and ball was given tonight in compliment to MT. Heflin The grand march was led by Mir. Hefiin and Mrs Virginia Clay Clopton. Two hundred people took part in the dance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
EMPEROR WILLIAM WIRES
 THANKS TO ROOSEVELT

thanks to this fact I was able to inspect the magnificent flagship Kearsarge today, when I was able to compliment the cap tain on the exceptionally good state of efficiency and neatness of the ship and the fine appearance of his gallant crew. With the expression of my Warmest thanks, I assure you that the squadron is warmly welcomed here and will I trust, make an agreeable stay. Every body will vie with each other to make them feel t home in response to the kind and friendly reception of my brother by the citizens of the United States
 (Signed) WILLIAM, I. R."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
EXCURSION RATES
To Boston, Mass, and Return Via the
 Southern Railway.

Account annual meeting First Church of Christ. Scientist, Southern railway will sell round-trip tickets to Boston. Mass, June 25. 26 and 27 at rate one fare. plus s2 co, for the round trip. Tickets limited July 2. By depositing tickets with foint agent. and by paying fee of 50 cents, an extension of final return limit may be obtained to leave Boston not later than August i. 1908
 Detailed information cheerfu1ly fur nished upon application at passenger of- flee. Morris Hotel building. Telephone ST. J. Q. LUSK.
 6-15-1st District Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
Pensacola Banker Released.

Atlanta. June 25.-William c. oNeil, a banker of Pensacola, Fla, who was sent to jail in that city for contempt of court growing out of a sensational cutting af- fray, was today released on a writ of habeas corpus, signed by Judge Pardee in the United States court here. Judge Pardee made the writ returnable before him next October, ordering MT. O'Neil re- leased on bond in the meantime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26

hear so much among the people in the way of objection to a third term for him. The democrats stand a good show next year of electing good man."
 MT. Thompson Is an ardent supporter of President Roosevelt for the nomination.
 There will be no opposition in. Alabama. that will amount to anything, to the nomination of MT. Roosevelt to succeed himself" said MT Thompson, and there Is a strong feeling that no democrat who can be selected will stand any show against the President next year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
MAcHINlsTs' DISTRICT MEETING.
Arch McGIIvray Elected District Presl' dent of OrgantzatIon-on Southern.

At the district meeting held in Rich- mond Arch McGilvray president of the Machinists' union, local No. | was elect ed president of the district organization of the Southern system.
 He will, with the executive committee, go to Washington and see the Southern officials in regard to contract for the ten big shops in the district which work over 1900 men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
Special sessIon Short.

Topeka, Kan, June b.-The special ses- sion of the Kansas legislature will ad- tourn tomorrow afternoon. No more bills will be presented. A long wrangle en- sued tonight over a proposal to appro- priate. money for the relief of the flood sufferers. many members insisting 1t was a disgrace for Kansas to ask for outside assistance when there was plenty of money in the tate treasury to meet the situation. The bill was voted down by small ma iority
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
KAISER LIKES
OUR BIG SHIPS
contlnued frOm FIrst Paael

from Berlin, to be. present at this and at Ambassador Towers dinner tomorrow. Admiral Cotton will entertain the emperor at breakfast on the Kearsarge on Sat- urday. There was dance on the Germa1 cruiser Prinze Heinrich at o'clock this afternoon, and as many of the American officers as could secure leave attended. There have dances every afternoon on the German ships. The presence of the American squadron at Kiel and the con- sequent functions have quite taken the interest from the yacht races which begin today with competitions among small rat CTS. The emperor's yacht Meteor, the Iduna the Navahoe and other cruiser yachts will race tomorrow. The Amer ican steam yacht Lahama, with Mrs. Goelet on board, has arrived here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
FIREMEN WILL PLAY
 POLICEMEN TODAY

The game of baseball between the fre- men and policemen was postponed yes- terday afternoon on account of rain, and will be played this afternoon at West End park.
 The policemen as we'll as the firemen say they find great trouble in working in the rain, and they always prefer post ponement when there is one coming.
 A parade through the streets will pre- cede the combat and the policemen will appear in the Black Maria while the fremen will perch themselves on hose reel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
ONE IS KILLED AND FOUR ARE INJURED
SAW MILL BOILER EXPLODEs NEAR GENEVA, SPREADING DEATH AND DESTRUCTION ON EVERY SIDE.

Geneva, June 2b.--(special. )-The explo- sion of a saw mill boiler, the cause of which is unknown. wrecked everything within ten miles south of Geneva this morning Marcus. a grown son of B. F. Mathews, a prominent mill man in Flor ida, was instantly killed. Four other, one of whom was brother of Marcus, were seriously injured. He is not expected to recover. All are prominent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
Minnie O. Swain.

Minnie O. Swain, aged years, died yesterday morning at her residence in Woodlawn. The remains will be sent this afternoon to St. Clair county. Alabama. where the interment will take place to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
Infant Son.

William Johnson, the 7-month-old son of MT. and Mrs. w. M. Johnson. died yes terday morning at their residence. Eleventh avenue and Twenty-second street, north The funeral services will take place from the residence this after noon and the interment will be in Elm Leaf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
Her Heart Was Broken.

Memphis. June 25,-Miss Ada Cameron a well known and highly respected young lady of this city, committed suicide in a local hotel late today by taking poison She left a letter saying she was heart broken because the man she loved was tc marry another.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
SUMMER EXCURSIONS
Via Central of Georgia Railway.

The Central of Georgia railway now has on sale at all of its coupon ticket offices excursion tickets
 To eastern cities and resorts via Savan- nen and steamship lines.
 To Tybee, the most delightful seashore resort on the South Atlantic coast.
 Quick and convenient schedules; through slecpir car service. Full par ticulars. rates. schedules. etc.. cheerfully furnished upon xpplicatio to your near sst ticket agent or solon Jacobs. commer- ciaf agent, 1921 First avenue. Birmins- ham. Ala es-n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Infant Daughter.

The remains of Louise Geesland, the S. months-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J.. W. Geesland, were sent yesterday to Bes. semer, where the funeral will take place today. The child died last Wednesday night at the residence. A Chuch street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington. June 25.--(Special.)-C. D. Maddoc has been appointed postmaster at Areus, Coffee county, vice Oscar T. Mad doc, resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
Mrs. Mary Ruckner.

Mrs. Mary Buckner, aged 69 years, died yesterday morning at her residence in Elyton. The remains will be sent to Che pultepec, Ala, this afternoon for inter- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
PERSONAL.

Mrs. J. L. Drennen is i'll with typhoid fever at the residence of Dr. Charles D. Drennen, 2020 Sixth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26

High grade Trunks and Bags, slightly soiled. at re- duced price. Magic City Trunk Factory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
Larqe Real Estate Sale.

The Jemison Real Estate and Insurance company has sold 1O0x140 feet adjoining the Jefferson theatre to the City Land company. The consideration was ss1.00o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-26
CITY ITEMS.

George Case.-The preliminary hear ing in the George case which began last Friday, will be continued this morning at 10 o'clock before Justice l. H. Benners.
 Watch Stolen.-While standing in the bar of M. Wise & Co., Wednesday afternoon, T. J. Bush of Coal City, Ala, had a 21-jewel Elgin watch stolen from his pocket. It Is thought that the theft was the work of professional piclSpocket.
 Mar age Llcenses.-Marriage licenses were issued at the probate office yesterday to the following coup les: Hobart w. Hawkins of West End and Miss Alice Adkins, S. Jaffe and Miss s. H. Blackman, Charley Pierce and Miss Mary Hawkins, James Fred erick Walker and Miss Susie P. Tyler, John H. Williams of Avondale and Mrs. Daisy Hill.
 MeckIan Wagon co.--Wentworth Tucker, Otto Agricola and E. w. Daly have filed a petition in the Federal court to place the Mecklan Wagon company of Gadsden, with head offices in New York, in involuntary bank ruptcy. It is alleged by the petitioners that the Mecklan Wagon company Is their debtor to the sum of over 5000, and that the firm is insolvent.
New-York tribune., 1903-06-28
SOMERSET INN, BERNARDsvILLE, N. J

FernardsviIIe. N. J., June 27 (SpeciaD.-While the
weather for the last ten days has nterfered With
outdoor sports, the summer visitors here have
managed TO enjoy themselves pretty thoroughly
with informal musicals and card parties. The Som
erset Inn is well filled with guests. and the large
receDtion hall presents attractive appearance
when all assembled.
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Dunscombe and family,
who have been regular visitors to Bernardsville
each summer, returned again last week, and this
week were joined by Mrs Dunsccn1bes mother
Mrs J. Z. Duncan. and her sisters Stuart duncan
is expected to join them shortly, making the trip
from his summer home in Tuxedo by brake
one of the large driving parties that vent
ured ont in the storms of the last two weeks was
that given by Joseph Frelnghuysen last Saturday
which was a trip mis- tally-ho from GreenVllie
TO Berna rdsvile and return, after dinner served
AT the Inn His guests included Mr.. and Mrs j. j.
I Watson. Mrs w. c. Southwick. the Misses
North j. T. Terry, L. r. Bowden and j. T. Nc
Gusty. . ,,o,uo
narfy at his cottage, Hrschkern, for two weeks
Among its members were Mr.. and Mrs. b. d.
Cooper Miss Cooper and b. d. Cooper jr., and
they have enjoyed several trips on DR.. Purdy's
Among the arrivals at the Inn this week We're
Mr. and Mrs. l. O. Rhines. Mr. and MRS; 3 =
NiIIett DR. and Mrs. A. r. McMichael. Mr.. and
Mrs + b. Richardson. Miss Richardson. Mrs B
l. Iudington John NJ. Herbert. Mr.. and Mrs g H.
r. Woodward Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Latin. Miss
latin Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster Morgan. Mrs John
s Sutphen Miss Sutphen, Mrs. M ID. Maxwell
Mr. and Mrs Robert c. Taylor. Miss Barney, MISS
I.utkin. Miss Smith, Tyler L. Rerheld. Homer "
Black. George Cord and warner van Noroeh' oi
NTatry-X York