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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26
EXAMINATION POSTPONED.
Civil Service Examination for Field
 Matrons to be March 10.

The United States Civil Service commits sion announces that the examination scheduled for January 2 for the position of field matron in the Indian service, has been postponed and will be held on March 10 in the government building in Birmng- ham.
 The age limit for this examination Is 20 years or over. but the department de- sires persons not under 25 years of age. From the eligibles resulting from the ex- animation 1t is expected that certification will be made to the position of field mat ron In the Indian service at the Navajo agency, Arizona, at salary of $50 month. and to other vacancies as they occur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26
FLAGMAN CHANEY'S
 LEG IS AMPUTATED
SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT PINK. NEY-WHlLE IN PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTY SOUTHERN FLAG. MAN WAS RUN OVER.

B. Chaney. a fiagman on the Southern railroad, was 1un over and possibly fa- tally injured Sunday morning on the bridge just the other side of Pinkney. His left leg was so badly crushed that 1t had to be amputated and his head was much bruised.
 The injured man was brought to Bir- mingham on the early morning train, which was met at First avenue and Twepty-seventh street by Lige Loys ann buiance. He was carried to Copeland & 3elry's hospital, where his leg was ann putatcd just below the knee.
 According to the information received here, Chaney was at the rear end of train, faGsing it. It ran up on him and knocked h'm down, the wheels passing over his left leg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26
Mary Johnston's "Audrey.v

Theatre-goers of this city are to have an opportunity to see the presentation of Audrey" at the Jefferson theatre to- morrow and Wednesday nights and Wednesday matinee.
 The dramatisation of Audrey" was made by Miss Harriet Ford, the author of "A Gentleman of France" and "The Greatest Thing in the World" and by E. r. Boddington. Miss Mary Johnston, the author of Audrey" had of course hand in the work in so much that the dramatisation as 1t progressed was placed before her for her approval. That the dramatists were successful in their efforts is proved rather conclusively by the sue cess of the play at the Madison Square theatre, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26

dens of iniquity is the opportunity at hand.
 (2.) But some will say that co-opera- tion is now in use, as witnessed by "the associated charities" by the charity hos pitals and other institutions. Yes this Is true, and like most great movements has been coming among us unawares, and I venture the statement that more has been done towards church unity by cooperation among Christians in Christi ian work than by the statements of plat form or public display of union, where often it Is suggestive of a paraphrase of ''peace, peace, where there Is no peace ' "union, union, where there is no union This opportunity for cooperation we can stress more and more.
 (3.) There was a time in American de- nominationalism when we could not CO., operate at all, through distrust that some partisan might reap the honor, or advantage of the association. In some respects we are not yet out of this dan ger. Denominational colleges can exist on noble platform of Christian honesty in seeking and loving truth, removed from the power of politics, or of individ- ual prejudice, but what are the facts Do not many of them exist solely in the popular mind, and, in fact, that they might be safeguards of some sectarian shiboleth; that they might be fortresses of denominational strength?
 Long Way Ahead.
 It is a long way ahead of us, but Christian cooperation can enable itself and strengthen the cause of Christian education some of these years by ceas- ing the struggle for existence on the point of many weak colleges, and rally instead to the support of few strong and effective institutions.
 4.) Again consider the power for the church, the power for the cause of unity, if some sort of cooperation In the work of missions could he effected. There Is being done here and there. but only by system of dividing territory, a most uncertain and fearful policy. Surely here is need for an agreement at home. Who knows but what our love for Christ's message as the worlds heritage may make cooperation in works, unity in faith; may compel us to know what are our opinions, and what is God simplest declaration of and protection for the gospel. may bring us back to that unity of the church in the beginning?
 Our Privilege.
 (5) Finally, our privilege is to exercise cooperation wherever we may. At this time it is asked of this community by a work of love. The Hillrnan hospital Is our united effort. Do your part in CO., operating for this work. There are other institutions here and others to come where there will be abundant opportuni- ty. Association in work will allay pre1u- dice and bring about proper understand ing-a living confidence; and in Gods own good time here, and elsewhere, the church will do her work in the strength of unity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were recorded Saturday.
 T. r. Cheek and wife to H. Clark, one lot in block 291, $10O0
 Richard Phillips and wife to the Ten nessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company, an undivided one-sixth interest in the east half of the southwest quarter of sec- tion 32, township IS. range west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26

Speaker A. M Tunstall of the house of representatives of the Alabama legisla- ture arrived in Birmingham last night and registered at the Metropolitan. He said he was we'll pleased with the way things were moving at Montgomery.
 .'So far the sessions of both houses have been very uneventful," remarked MT. Tunstall Tn fact things have been 'unessily' quiet. This week we are expecting a more lively time"
 Asked about the proposed revenue bill and with what favor it was looked upon in Montgomery, he said he was inclined to the belief that the rramers realized they had gone a little too far in inserting the stamp clause for notes. They will probably remove that and make it so that only mortgages and longtime notes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26
At the BiJou.

The George Fawcett company will pre- sent triple bill at the Bljou this week. The first three nights, and the Tuesday matinee will be "The Private Secretary" a comedy in which William Gillette made his reputation. At Thursday matinee and night, and on Friday night the production will be "The Lady of Lyons" and at Saturday matinee and night Camille" will be played.
 The first appearance of the company here in comedy will be in "The Private Secretary" The company is said to be well caste in this piece.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON.

Jefferson Theatre onight-Picture- story of Napoleon by j. A. Macknieht. Tuesday and "Wednesday matinee and night-"Audrey."
 Undergraduates & Dockstader. Friday and Saturday matinee and night-"Mason and Mason.'
 AT THE BIJoU. George FaWce.t Company. Monday, Tuesday matinee and night and Wednesday-"The Private Seere- tary."
 Thursday matinee and night and Fri. day-"Lady of Lyons
 Saturday matinee and nieht-"ca- miIle."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26
JEFFERSON VOLUNTEERS.
Order Issued by Captain Yeatman for
 Full Turnout at Muster.

An order has been issued by Captain John T. Yeatnan. comma nder of Com pany G, the Jefferson volunteers, for all the members of the company to report tonight at o'clock at the armory for muster. The order is duly signed by Captain Yeatman and countcrsigneI by First Sergeant F. E. Davidson.
 There has been considerable trouble in the company recently about the attend- ance of officers at muster, and 1t is stated that several of the members of the com pany will be arrested and made to do guard duty if they fail to appear tonight.
 The annual court martial of the com pany is scheduled to be held tonight, but 1t may be postponed for several reasons.
 Singers and public speakers will find Pisos Cure for Consumption an effectual cure for hoarseneSs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26
LIEUTENANT HAYES RESIGNS.
The We'll Known Artilleryman VIII
 Remove from Birmingham.

W. D. Hayes. second lieutenant of the Bisndon Light Artillery, has rendered his resignation as an officer in that or gsnization. He leaves the city in a few days for Nashville Tenn, where he will be connected with firm of civil en- gineers.
 There will probably be number of candidates for the pc tsition. as there are several nen in the battery whose expert cree entities them to shoulder straps. Among the candidates will be First Ser eeant H. A. Thompson to whose energy the organization of the battery was main ly due.
 elected second lieutenant on the night of he mastering in He spent three years at Annapolis and was considered one Of the best military officers in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26
Mrs. WInsIow's soothInq syrup.

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world
 Be sure and ask for Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind
 Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It BOOTHS the CHILD, SOFTENs the GUMS. ALLAYs all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO. and b tWepty-ava cents c hpttl. i,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26
President Rates ResIans.

T. Rates has rendered his resigna- ton as president of the Birmingham Humane society, and the reason given is that his health is failing. In his letter he recommends to the society that the special officer be placed un- der the control of the police commis- siOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26
SPECIAL EXCURSION RATEs To "Winter Homes In Summer Landsr
 Via Souther. Railway.

The Southern railway announces very low round-trip winter tourist rates to principal resorts in Georgia. Florida. Nassau and Cuba Tickets on sale daily. with final limit May s1. 19oa Through Pullman sleeping car to Jacksonville without change.
 For particulars.F sieeping car reserva- tions, also copy of a beautiful little book let entitled Winter Homes in a Summer Land," apply passenger office. Morris Hotel Building. ]. c. LU6K.
 2-17-tf District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed proposals will be received by Ernest Lamar. chairman of building com mittee, Selma, Ala, until Wednesday, February IS. 1903. at 12m.. for the com pletion of the Stone Church Building for Selma Baptist Church of Christ. Plans and specifications can be seen at Selma, or can be had by application to the un- dersigned. CHARLES c. WILSON,
 Architect. Columbia, s. Q. i.1o-sat-mon-wed-to-2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26
Mrs. Mary S. Wilkes.

Mrs. Mary s. Wilkes, aged S7 years, died Saturday night at her residence on Seventh street in East Lake. The funeral services were conducted yesterday aft ernoon from the residence and the iu- terment was in the East Lake cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26
Oath of an Infant.

The infant of Mir. and Mrs. billiard died Saturday night at their residence in North Birmingham. The funeral ser vices will be conducted from the residence this morning at 10 o'clock and the in- terment will be in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26
Mason and Mason.

Dan and Charles A. Mason, who are In their second season as co-stars in Charles Newman's hilarious musical comedy. Rudolph i.nd Adolph," will appear at the Jefferson theatre Friday and Satur- day night with a special Saturday mati- nee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
James M. Higgins.

The remains of James M Higgins who died in Tuscaloosa Saturday, arrived here yesterday morning and the funeral services were conducted yesterday after noon The interment was In Elm Leaf cemetery. The deceased was 37 years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-13
FULLER-HOLWAY CO., Distributors.

showing that the first game was just
as it should have been and no acct
dent.
Vail especially will be looking for re-
venge for BoWdoin took prompt ad-
vantage of the fact that he was not
up to his standard in the former game
and promptly put him out of commits
sion. But he is now in good trim and
if Bowdoin can bat him, today, her
reputation in this department of the
game will be considerably increased.
He may be opposite to his old opponent,
Cox, in this game although it is not
considered certain that he will go in
for BoWdoin. cakes has been very
successful with Colby and may serve
'em up for them in this game. Coombs
will be in condition to go in if needed,
and then there is Pugsley, who is still
wearing a toe clip and who can twirl
them a little when necessary.
If both pitchers stay on the ground
and give their pitchers reasonable sup
port. it will be a hot fight all right.
Both mines are inclined to so into the
air on poor excuses, but they will be
on the ground for this game if they
can possibly do it. If it's a good day.
it's going 10 be a game we'll worth pay
ing money to see.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-13
Reception to Rev. Mr.. Miller.

The many friends in this city of Rev.
Methodist church of Hallowell, and
Mrs. Miller, will read with pleasure
the following account from the Port
land Express of their reception to their
new charge at Gorham:
Monday evening a brilliant gather
ing graced the vestries of the School
street NJ. F.. church at the reception
rendered the newly appointed pastor
and wife, Rev. and Mrs. Miller. over
500 were in attendance and it was one
of the most enjoyable of any like oc-
casions ever celebrated by this society.
Mr. and Mrs. Miller We're assisted in
receiving by Rev. Thomas Whitesides.
the newly appointed pastor at North
street church and Mrs. WhteSideS, also
Rev. c. f. Cobb and Mrs Cobb. The
receiving party stood beneath an arch
of evergreen with beautiful bank of
flowers in the rear. Mrs. Henry Nor
rill and Miss Mary Mcclellan had the
decorations in charge and much taste
was displayed in the arrangement of
evergreen, plants and cut flowers. The
guests were received in the vestibule
ny Mis-. ltOuoIt NIldckloIu anu MIS-.
Harriette Moody and at the entrance to
the vestry by Mrs. Roscoe G. Hard
ing, Miss Gertrude +. Stone. Miss Lydia
F. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Nc
kenneY, Mrs. Sarah b. Usher, Mr. AL
bert Sampson and Chester NJ. Parker.
The guests We're ushered by Prof. Wal
ter E. Russell and Mr. C. n. Hayes.
Dainty and delicious refreshments We're
served from the parlors of the church.
Mrs. Walter f. Russell and Mrs.
Stephen w. Shackford poured choco-
late and Mrs. c. n. Hayes AM Mrs.
George w. Roberts coffee, and they
were assisted by Mrs. John Cartret
Mrs. Olive Ridlon, Miss Viola Drown
and Mrs l.. ]. Rich. A bevy of fair
girls were in attendance as mattresses.
During the reception, Mr.. James Ridg-
way. Mrs. Helen Deering and Mrs.
Lillian J. Parker rendered fine orches-
trail music. After refreshments We're
served a fine program was given. Miss
Nourse, the newly elected teacher of
alocution and music at the Normal
school, most delightfully."- entertained
the company with the recital The
Leap of Rousham Big" and gracefully
responded to two encoreS. Miss Laura
Usher. Mr.. Chester Parker and Miss
Mary Mcclellan in vocal solos and Mr..
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-13
The Art Exhibit.

The Art exhibit, which is now being
shown i'll the reading room at the Pub
lie library under the auspices of Samuel
Grant Chapter, -. A. r., is considered
one of the best and most interesting,
especially to artists. in any of the seven
which have been given by the Chapter
1t is through the Library Art club, of
which the local chapter of the d. A. r.
is a member, that these opportunities
for viewing fine art are given and the
exhibits are moro than worth the time
spent in taking advantage of them
This last exhibit is a collection OF
views of Munich. the capital of Ba-
Valia. and of the old Pinakothek. which
is a building erected by King Ludwig
and containing some 400 paintings by
the old masters. Reproductions to the
number of some 20 of the paintings
contained in the old gallery are shown
in the exhibit now in progress, and the
remainder of the collection is of
pictures taken from views of the old
city. The collection will be on exhibit
ton for a limited time and the number
who see this fine and artistic exhibit
should be unlimited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-13
Waldo County.

Abhie +, Staples. Stockton Springs to
Springs.
solomon F; Ellis, Troy. to James White,
90; land and buildings, in Troy.
hlllred T. Palmer ct al. Knox, to Jane
ty. 80 -
Gustayus Brown ct al, Palermo, to
H. hiepppy f.. cummings ct al, Augusta, land
~, Gardiner S. Berry, Montville. to Volncy
thompson do. land in Montville
lem r. Chapman. Belfast, to Annie II.
fast ." "
i Melissa ]. Chandler, Unity to Joseph P.
Slias $. Beckwith, Belfast, to Willis s.
ftatch. do. land and buildings in Belfast
Elizabeth d. Hervey ct ais, Belfast to
Belfast
Margaret \. Fenwick ct al. Union. to
u! me Methodist Episcopal Church of Union,
iand and buildings in Belfast.
Andrew W. Hopkins, Frankfort, to Ar
Ihur T. Snow; do, land and buildings in
frankfort q deeds.
6. Andrew w. Hopkins to Margaret E.
snow. Frankfort, land and buildings in
Frankfort.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-13
WATERVILLE.
SOMETHING ABOUT NEW CO. II.
Good Prospect of Rapid Development
of a Crack Company.

Co. H, n. G. S. NJ, as newly organ
lied, starts out with a bright prospect
as a fine set of men have been enlisted
and the officers elected are very pop
ular with the men and capable of
bringing the company to a high de-
gree of proficiency. Capt. f. H. Besse
has seen three years of active service
in the regular army, enlisting as a
private and being discharged as Il
quartermaster sergeant. He enlisted in
Bangor in March, 1899 and was as
signed to Co. X, 9Th Infantry of the
regulars, and went to Cuba with this
company where he served eight months
The company was then sent back to
Fort Sheridan, near Chicago where it
remained four months before being or
dered to foreign service again. 1t was
ordered to China, but this was counter
mandeG when Nagasaki, Japan, had
been reached and the men were sent
from there to the Philippines, where
they served for two years on the island
of LuZon, traVersing it from north to
south.
These were years of active service
for it was before the islands had been
at all reduced to order and the men
who went through it could hardly help
coming out with a thorough knowledge
of military affairs. Capt. Besse has
thus seen all sorts of military service,
in garrisons, on transports ana actively
in the field. This service makes him
especially fitted to command a COM
pany, rs all of his time during the
three years was spent with the regular
lie
and hard enough to thoroughly season
him in soldering, and his company VIII
be trained and drilled along the strict
est military lines.
Capt. BesSe was discharged from the
service in San Francisco March %.
1902, and returned TO Waterville where
he entered the employ of f. A. Pierce,
his studio for him. last sum-
mer. From there he went to the post
office where he is now employed as
clerk. He is very popular among the
young men of the city and with his
experience is sure to make 4
fine captain for the company.
George E. Tolman, who has been
elected first lieutenant, while not hav-
ing so much experience as Captain
Besse has had good deal here at home
in various ways. He has had experience
in the Guard of Maine, and has been
captain of the Waterville Cadets, hav-
ing the training of this company since
it's organization. He has been very |
popular with the members of this COM
pany and has done fine work with it. |
showing considerable ability as a drill |
master and executive officer. He is |
thoroughly familiar with the drill and |
$ capable of taking command of a
company at any time. With his ex-
oerience and ability he will make a
inc assistant for Captain Besse. He
s now junior at Colby.
Frank w. Alden, who was elected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-13
THE BOARD OF HEALTH
Has Organized and Is Now Ready for
Business.

The Board of Health, which now
consists of Dr. A. Jolly, DR.. J. l.. For
tier and Jerre Crafty, has organized
with DR.. Jolly as chairman and DR..
l'ortier, secretary. 1t was voted to have
the Gilman bog Immediately placed in
a good sanitary condition. This is Il
low, sWampy piece of ground in the
rear of the buildings on Main street
The nature of the lot makes it a sort
of catch basin for drainage from the
surrounding buildings and a good deal
of rubbish has been dumped there. 1t
is so near the business section that
the board considers it's condition to
be dangerous to health with the hot
tended to at once.
1t was also voted to request all
householders to connect with the sewers
where possible before June IS. After
this date the board will enforce its re-
quest so far as it has the power to
do so. In some sections it will not be
possible to do this at present but where
it is the board intends to see that it
is done. 1t is probable that a good deal
of sewerage will be laid this season,
as there is a great need for it in some
sections of the city.
The chairman was authorized to
fumigate the house of Frank
Stevens at No. 10 Abbott street. The
secretary was instructed to secure
suitable supply of stationery for the
use of the board. The board is now
in condition for an active campaign.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-05-13

second lieutenant, is the only one of
the three newly elected officers who
has not had actual experience in mill
tary affairs. He is a graduate of Colby
in the class of '9S and during his course
there was one of the star football men
and was a member of one of the best
football teams Cobb ever had, and one
of the best in fact ever developed in
the State. He is at present employed
in the Boothby insurance office and is
a member of the common council OF
the city, having been twice elected
by the Republicans. His lack of ex-
perience will be his only handicap as
second lieutenant, as he is finely quail
fed in every other way.
But this will be no obstacle for him
as he will rapidly gain a fair work.
ing knowledge of the duties of his Of
flee under the instruction of his eX-
perienced officers. He is very popular
in the city and it would have been
difficult to have selected Il better man
for the position. In fact, the company
is extremely fortunate in the choice
of it's first three officers and their pop
ularity is shown by the unanimous and
hearty election they received.
The personnel of the company is fine.
The men are just of the right age to
enjoy military duties and to take q
great interest in them. There are only
Il few. who have not had experience
in some way in military drilling. Some
have been members of military schools,
some in the Waterville Cadets and
similar organizations, and a good many
in the Guard of the State. There are
only a few who can be called raw re-
cruits, so few in fact that they will
probably not be noticeable among the
experienced ones. A good proportion
are Colby men and most of them have
two or three years more of their course
ahead of them.
1t looks, with the material he has
to start with, as if Captain Besse would
be able to develop a crack company
in a very short time. He will have
the best wishes and hearty support
of the city in his work and there is
now little doubt that Waterville will
soon have a military company of which
| it may be very proud.