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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
SOUTHERN RAILWAY
 OFFICIALS IN TOWN
W. w. FINLEY, c. H. AckERT AND OTHER BIG RAILROAD MEN AR RIVE IN NUMBER OF SPECIAL
 CARS ON AN INSPECTION TOUR.

W. W. Finley, second vice president of the Southern Railway company, second vice president of the Alabama Great Southern railroad and second vice presi- dent of the Mobile and Ohio; c. H. Ackert, general manager of the Southern; c. s. McManus, general superintendent of the western district of the Southern; ". J. Murphy, second vice president of the cin- cinnati Southern, and the Alabama Great Southern, and w. A. Garrett, general manager of the Cincinnati Southern and the Alabama Great Southern arrived in Birmingham last night and will spend a part of today here. They are on a tour of inspection.
 Vice President Finley and General Man ager Ackert have just finished the in- Southern. MT. Finley is at the head of the operating department and spends most of his time at headquarters in Washing ton. It has been a year or more since he was in the Birmingham district.
 The headquarters of the general superin- tendent of the western district al e to be removed from Chattanooga to Birming- ham. It is understood that the Southern Railway company will before a great while erect a large office building here on property which it recently purchased from the Moore & Handley company, but in the meantime the Southern will rent office space for it's general superintendent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
MINE WORKERS
 QUITE RET|CENT
Farley Says John Mitchell Will
 Not Visit Birmingham
MEETING EXPECTED SOON
Operators Claim They Know Nothing of Conference, and Union Officials Say Same Thing, But All Be.
 Ileve Something VIII Happen

W R. Fairley took occasion yesterday to deny the report that John Mitchell. president of the United Mine Workers of America, was expected to be in Birmlng- ham the latter part of the week, and asked that his denial be published.
 MT. Farley said: If anyone was n- formed of any intention on the part of MT. Mitchell to visit Birmingham 1t would be me, and I state positively that I have not had any intimation of any such in- tention. If he were coming I would know 1t, and I wish the papers would deny 1t for me, as I do not think such mis- taken impression should gain currency. have been in communication with MT. Mitchell, and heard from him no longer ago than last Saturday. but he said noth- ing about any contemplated visit here"
 Nothing to Say.
 MT. Farley was asked what chance there was for a meeting of the joint con ference. but he gave out the same in- formation vouchsafed by Edward Flynn and J. l.. Clemo, towit: Nothing to say" neither more nor less. He would not deny that a meeting was about to be held. but on tbe other hand he would not admit 1t. He simply said that If 1t was to be held he did not know of 1t.
 The miners officials are exceedingly non-commital these days. but they are doing a whole lot of work and are re- ceiving constant reports from the locals throughout the district.
 The operators say they know absolutely nothing concerning any immediate propo- sition or conference looking to the settle ment of existing differences, but on all sides there seems to be a firm yet in- applicable belief that matters are ap- preaching a speedy adjustment.
 Cessation Long Enough.
 There seems to be one thing that is positively settled in the minds of the op- erators," said a prominent operator yes- terday, "and that Is that the cessation of work has been long enough to serve all good purposes If the men do not soon take the initiative the companies will take some action that may lead to serious consequences. The next move should come from. President Flynn, but if he does not see fit to do something in the matter then move will probably be made by the op- orators, and I am afraid that 1t may lead to serious breach between the par ties We all hope that MT. Flynn is alive to the situation and will act. It will avert trouble"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
FINED FOR PETTY LARCENY.
Young Man Found Sfo in His Own
 Pocket and Was Arrested.

c. W. Stafford was fined s1O0 by Judge Feagin yesterday on a charge of petty larceny. He was convicted on circum- stantial evidence of stealing s11 from the pockets of Blande Brunette in a room in a hotel on Second avenue near Twenty first street.
 According to the evidence in court Stafford and Brunette went to the hotel to get lodging for the night. Stafford stated that he did not have any money and Brunette paid for both of them. Stafford left the hotel, saying he was going to East Lake. He returned in a short time and 1t was supposed he went to bed and to sleep. Early in the morn ing he got up and left. When Brunette awoke he searched his trousers pockets and found that he was minus $11. Staff ford. who claimed he had only two dol- lars in his pockets was arrested and when searched had about SIC.
 Judge Feagin held that the evidence was sufficient to warrant placing a fine on Stafford, specially as he admitted in court that he had been drinking some in the pas few days. and was unable to ac- count for the s10 he had in his pockets.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
GOOD HORSES IN
 TROTWOOD RACES
A REPRESENTATIVE OF MATINEE CLUB GOES TO KENTUCKY TO GET SOME FLOODED ANIMALS TO TAKE PART IN THE SPORT.

The races at Trotwood Park on Satur- day, July 25, when the Birmingham Mati- nee club will throw the new driving park open te the public bids fair to be the most interesting that have been witness ed in Birmingham for a long time.
 Representatives of the club left for Kentucky yesterday to secure several fine harness racers, and also some fast runners. The Matinee club management says there will positively be some excel lent running races on the opening day.
 Next to the races the most interesting event will be the wedding which is to take place at Trotwood Park on the open. ing day. Details for this unique feature are now being arranged. and candidates can make their applications either to J.. A. Macknight, manager of the Matinee club, or to any member of the Labor Temple committee. The couple selected will be decided on as soon as possible Already a good many nice presents have been Genated for the lucky bride and groom Among those received yesterday were a handsome rocking chair from Ben M. Jacobs & Bros; brass beadstead and springs Hoy & Jolly; set of Rogers knives and forks from Drennen and com pany; a beautiful extension dining table from Sharpe; mattress from the Cooper Furniture company; from Spiro, water cooler and filter; from Loveman, Joseph and Loeb, bed linen; from Gray and Dudley Hardware company. No. 8 kitchen stove.
 From this list it is evident that who- ever is accepted by the committee to be married at Trotwood Park will start in life with nice housekeeping outfit. Many other articles will be added to the list each day.
 In order that all persons going to the park by electric cars for the inaugural ceremonies may ride from the East Lake car line if they so desire the Matinee club has made arrangements with the Harris Transfer company to put on line of busses and carry all. The fare will be five cents, and this win be allowed at the gates by all who purchase admission tick cts, so that the ride to the park from Seventh street station, East Lake. will cost visitors nothing.
 A city of canvas will supply at the race track ample shelter from sun or show of life and gaiety One pavilion of 200 feet in length by 40 feet wide will be erected near the club house, and others will be placed at points of advantage about the grounds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
T. W. O'BYRNE,
 Wholesale Dealer.
DRS. DOZIER & CO.'S MEDlco-sURGIcAL INSTITUTE,
 Cor. 1st ave. C 21st St. BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA.

A strictly high-class institute for the scientific treatment of all Chronic. Ner- vous, Blood. Skin. Rectal. Female and Genito- Urinary diseases. Deformities. Tu- mors, Stlff Joints, Cancer, Lupus Malig- nant Ulcers Rheumatism. Tuberculosis and Consumption.
 1 Hemorrhoids. Yaricocele. Hernia and venereal diseases of every name. nature. form and character are also treated. and a legal guarantee of cure will be given in every case.
 7 Our equipment. consisting of we'll stocked prescription department. x-Ray. Violet Ray, Static and Galvano- Faradio apparatus Super Heated Ar, Arc Light Cabinet, Eureka Nebullzer and Ozone In- halation for nose throat and lungs. and thoroughly equipped Surgical Depart ment modern and up-to-date in every particular. give us a prestige over all competitors in Alabama h our special line of practice.
 CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
 Consultation and examination free.
 Terms liberal and condolences held in- violate. Office hours a. m. to p. m. Sundays. a. m. to 1 p. m.
 A FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENT
 FROM THE PRESS.
 The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. 0ozier 4 Co. are without doubt the best Llnown specialists in the south. and their fame is due entirely to their great skill
 The Birmingham News: Both Drs o. T. and Byron Dozier are reln ble and ex- perienced physicians and surgeons. wh, deserve the great success which has been and Is theirs
 ;, Herald: pr. Dozier's ionG standing and approved abilities entitie him to tho proud distinction of standing at the head of his professi n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
TAX RAISES IN WALKER
 HURT BIRMINGHAM OWNERS

Quite little agitation has been stirred up by Tax Commissioner O'Rear of Walker county by. large raises in the tax assessments of corporations owning prop erty in that county. The increase In as- sessed valuation in many cases is more than one hundred per cent.
 number of Birmingham men and cor porations are affected by the action. among them being the sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company, the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company, Gen. E, W. Fucker. ex-Governor Joseph F.. Johnston, s. M. Adler and L. B. Mus grove
 It is claimed that in many cases the as sessments are unjust and that they are more than the property is really worth, and are higher than similar lands in Jef- ferson and other adjoining counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
CITY COUNCIL MEETS TONIGHT.
Most Important Matter Probably VIII
 Be the Anti-PooI Bill.

The board of mayor and aldermen will meet In regular session tonight at 7:45 o'clock. and several important matters are to come before the body for consid- eration
 Probably the most important thing that will be taken up Is the anti-pool selling ordinance. It was passed at the last reg ular meeting, but 1t is thought that the matter will be definitely disposed of this evening.
 The Ministers union of the city recent ly passed a resolution endorsing the anti pool selling ordinance, and they will have a committee before the council tonight to urge the passage of the measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
FINANCES OF THE COUNTY
 ARE IN EXCELLENT SHAPE

Robert A. Morris auditor of Jefferson county, has just made public his semi annual report for the six months ending June 80, 1903, which shows the finances of the county to be in much more satis- factory condition than they were at the beginning of the year.
 The report at hand shows a balance in the treasury on June 30 of s1s1. 45O.s2, while the balance on December a1 last was s3s.- 5O73O
 The total receipts for the first six months this year were s269,577 .21, while the receipts for the previous six months were $S6, 429.s9. The total disbursements shown by the last report were SIT 6Ss6o. while the disbursements during the previous half year were s133,931.43
 An examination of the itemized ac- counts also shows satisfactory conditions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15

The receipts from real and personal prop erty taxes for the six months just ended were $195, 5,099le and according to the pre- vious report were $4S,5Os.6 .6S. and the re- eelpts from licenses Is respectively s4s,- 1SO.77 and s2299A for the same two periods
 The disbursement exhibit shows that during the last six months $lS916.92 has been expended on the health account and for the previous six months the amount disbursed was only s3,5sS The last report shows that s1s,64S.67 was dis bursed on the school account and for the previous six months the amount ex- pended was only $4132 65.
 The auditor calls the attention of the citizens of the county to the urgent need for amendments to the county's local financial laws, saying that the drains on the county treasurer are unnecessarily heavy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
j. HOLMES MARTIN
 TO BE BURIED TODAY
Remains of weI-known and Beloved Young Man Arrive From Los An
 seIes, caI.-servlces This A. M.

The remains of J. Homer Martin, who died some days ago in Los Angeles, Cal, reached the city yesterday at noon, and were taken to the residence of Henry B. Gray on the South Highlands, where the funeral will take place this morning at Il o'clock.
 MT. Martin. though native of Birming- ham, had been absent from the city for some years, and his death last week was a great shock to many of his old friends. His family connection in Jenerson county was very extensive. He was the youngest son of the late Col. Albert Martin, and the brother of William Mudd Martin, Mrs. Allen W. Haskell, Mrs. Henry B. Gray, and was a grandson of Judge William S.. Mudd. who was one of the pioneers of Jefferson county.
 MT. Martin during his last illness was the recipient of many attentions and kindnesses from the Elks of Los Angeles. and at his death his body was placed in a beautiful casket covered with purple, the color of the Elks. One of the first floral designs that was received yester- day was a handsome pillow of carnas tions and roses, bearing the inscription of B. P. o. D., Louisville Lodge, No. &, of which lodge MT. Martin for several years had been member.
 The funeral services this morning will be conducted by the Rev. Thomas J. Beard, and will be held at home, there being no church services.
 The pallbearers will be Dr. William Mudd Jordan, Porter Walker, W. R. Por- ter, Mortimer Jordan, cousins of the de- ceased, and w. G. Oliver and w. K. Terry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
ALLEGED THIEVES BOUND OVER.
Are Accused of Stealing Brass From
 the Street Car Company.

Walter Tabby and George Gully, two negroes were yesterday bound over to the Criminal court by Judge Feagin on charges of grand larceny and buying and receiving stolen property. The bonds of the negroes were set at s2OO each and in default of that amount they were sent to the county jail.
 The negroes were accused of stealing brass from the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. Several of the employees of the company identified some of the brass which the negroes had In their possession and which was recov- cred by the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15

It is said that coal property over near the Tuscaloosa county line has been raised to twelve dollars an acre and that similar property in Tuscaloosa county only a short distance away Is assessed at only two dollars and half an acre.
 It is urged by many of the property holders that much of the land that has been raised so materially is isolated from the railroads, and that it would be im- possible for the owners to develop 1t if they wanted to do so. They claim that the land is lying absolutely idle and is drawing no revenue whatever to the owners. but, on the other hand, requires a constant expenditure to maintain their titles.
 In the meantime Tax Commissioner oRear Is hearing the complaints of the property owners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
ELKs GOING TO BALTIMORE.
w. M. Drennen and B. M. Allen Will
 Start on the Journey Saturday.

Mayor w. H. Drennen and Judge B. M. Allen will leave for Baltimore on Sat urday to attend the meetings of the grand lodge of the ElSs, which will be in ses- sion in that city next Tuesday Wednes- day and Thursday.
 Mayor Drennen is a member of the na- tional home committee of the grand lodge. and 1t Is necessary for members of committees to be present few days be- fore the regular delegates in order to get their reports in shape to be presented at the opening of the sessions.
 Judge Allen Is past grand exalted ruler of the Elks in the United States. and those who have once held that position are always the guests of the grand lodge at its annual sessions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15

The deputies who will be affected by this change are R. A. Smith. W. w. God sey c. M Tompkins. H. c. Arnold, Isaac Campbell. L. R. Bell, T. ". Massey. J. W. Self. c. A. Ward. c. B. Dandson ". c. Guest, A. L. Wilson and J. N. Vaughan.
 It is thought by some that the force under the new arrangement will be inad- equate, as there Is a large amount of general business to be attended to in the thirty-two counties that go to make up the northern district of Alabama, beside the very considerable extra business en- tailed in the proceedings in bankruptcy.
 Deputies Thompson and Nesmith are retained, and two others will be appointed to fill out the quota.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
Two Small Fires.

Two small fires occurred yesterday within a short time of each other. The first alarm was turned in about 11;45 o'clock and proved to be small blaze on the roof of the house of Adolph bind on Avenue H and Twenty-third street. The first was easily extinguished. The second alarm came in just an hour later. and was small fire on the roof of a residence at Third avenue and Sixteenth extinguisher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
NO MORE FEES ALLOWED
 U. s. DEPUTY MARSHALS

Marshal Cooper has issued circular letter to his deputies to turn over all papers and blanks on August 1, as after that date their services will be dispensed with in accordance with instructions re- ceived by him from the department of justice in Washington. The force of depu- ties will be cut down from fifteen to four
 The deposition of these deputies is caused by a change from the fee system of payment for services to a salary sys- tenn, the department being of the opin- ion that four salaried deputies who give their full time to the discharge of their work will be more effective than fifteen who receive fees and work only part of the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
Heavy Fine for Pistol TotIna.

w. E. Sparks, white man, was yes- terdan fined heavily by Judge Feagin on charge of carrying concealed weapons and aggravated disoderly conduct The fine for the pitsol was sloo and 1sO days, and an additional $50 was fined him for disorderiy conduct. He is said to. have raised quite disturbance in a house on Second avenue near Twenty-first street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
Numerous Little Differences.
New Corporations.

A declaration of incorporation was filed yesterday at the probate office by I. F. March, M. l.. Ritter and L, J. Haley. Jr.. to incorporate the Berk Coal company. The capital stock is named at s1OOOOO, which is divided into 1000 shares with par value of s1OO each. The place of busi- ness of the concern will be in the city of Rirmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
Frank L. FidIer.

Frank L. Fider, the one-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. c. w. Fidler, died yes terday at the residence of his parents, 1926 North Twenty-fourth street The funeral services were conducted at the residence late yesterday afternoon and tery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
Mrs. Maqaie FeIts.

Mrs Maggie Felts, aged 56 years, died yesterday afternoon at her residence, 521s First avenue, Woodlawn. The funeral services will be conducted from the res- idence this afternoon at 4 o'clock and the interment will be in the East Lake cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
Jury Commission In Session.

The jury commission of Jefferson county was in session yesterday afternoon in the Circuit court room, and was engaged in drawing juries for the fall term of the Bessemer court. The personnel of the jury commission is the same as that of the county board revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Jane Clarke.

Mrs. Jane Clarke, aged 56 years. died yesterday afternoon at Avenue I and Twenty-seventh street. No funeral ar engagements have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
woodIawn Clerks Elect Officers.

Local Council sS9. retail clerks of Wood lawn, held an interesting meeting last night and elected the following officers for the ensuing term: President. J. T. Camp; first vice president. J. E. Castle berry; second vice president, R. c. Rich ardson; secretary. J. F. Morgan treas urer. A. w. Keith; guard, E. E. Hol- combe; trustees, R. I. Smith. R. E. Will loughby and J. R. McLinden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-15
When you have the Philosophers Stone you will no longer complain of bad times.
 Ben Franklin. Pigs And Others

Pigs in Clover" new book just pub lished. shows the Englishman's insatiate greed for titles. and how he buys them with gold.
 The study reminds us of our own short comings in this wise-which extend down to the man with a salary of s10O. He spends his hard earned dollars for distinc- tlons among the handful of people in his circle, and when his money is gone he has nothing to show, not even so much as the parchment that records title"
 Make practice of adding some part of your income each month to your sav- f,, axg acoount al fha
The Washington times., 1903-03-08
u ORdGrfuI Psyche!
What IS It2 An Automatou Or q Hu-
man Being?
A Remarkable Musical Mystery That
Battles the Sharpest Eye.
And Bewilders Even the Medical Men.
VIII Be on Free Exhibition All Next
Week at Bradbury Piano Warerooms.
And Bewilaers Even the Medical Men.

81 $500 Monday afternoon Psvcho, che wonder
500 rt.l-lc-l mystery, viii begin weeks on-
E'Eemcut lT the Avenue window Of she B-idhur-
IleU' NFrorn.uI- nc 1893 Pennsylvania Avenue.
Two eyiihirious viII De- given daily throughout
tine "ec....Ea from ID g. -#' @uI thr either
from 2.H0 to %.
Promptly at % snd sen each day q box viii
Hc rolled r1t uu the platform IN fuc window
.rt after lH. locks Gro removed, flt ln1r being
"i"urd 1'5"i'5.- figure iu sitting posture.
iue hands res. u- upon thc .cceS. The attend
"n.s Ni, Or. Squire ont cot the box with such
ras. 'l..'' a' one IT. gives the people the Iu-
Ir'--.g" IHJt b. f. vaS. Tho figure viii De
rl'Ccl .n q bench. IFS feet adjusted 90 o piano
PLAYER which is attached 20 Bradbury Piano,
'.- Bands adjusted lu their proper plsIlou-tEc
IL&u hand being placed tD thr lever governing
tne time" tine lctt hand io the pneumatic buttons
control in- OBJ. pc..aIs Di the piano The electric
N.rr '~ tH"u fastened to fLc figure. the cur
rent D, turned 'u, and ,h" head begins To-
move ln % IfrTF manner which almost dispcls
ln" Thought tHat 30 could possibly De- human.
l"'~ continual Ierhv motion 81 OBJ" head iu
'-..7Hi'Ii manner, the tv-'1alis moving. IuC
n' 'Ni''Htnc Of She eyes, for period Of two
hours, C"u'ulrtsl- H,-tines everyone.
H DO .s wax tgrrr. DO is O. wonderful piece
% moe, haus' e..l.ert-.lr CONSTR reacted iu order
from tHa plano. d F; is human. Be- Is still
more wonderful that uau could SIT IN one
pos .nre Tor t.o hours without wiuEing an
eye ah- -e"piug mp "a continual mechanical mo-
'l'n OF t'' head go the same time, without
.iinelnL i1" expression of the face.
Nr- J.. Howard Hiil the manager of Psyche.
l'lo-raph"p SIR. ~. J.. Van Wicylo Yesterday
uom jacksonville Fla. ina, Doc win arrive in
~ i.'--.'u W'l isTc.tn at a- u.. lu ample
tatr q" E-.o bis ouGaErucn, 40 fhe Hr.d-
nur' Natru"us- First exhibition Uiil occur at
~ Monday afternoon