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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
CITY OFFICERS ARE NAMED AT BESSEMER Nearly All the Old Officers Are
 Reelected MAYORS SALARY RAISED Sum of $500 Is Set Apart for the 5es- semer Free Klndergarten-other
 Business Transacted-Gen- ye eral News.
MAYORS SALARY RAISED

Bessemer, September H.-(Special)-At a special meeting of the board of alder men tonight city officials were elected for the ensuing year and their salaries were fixed. In most instances all the old officers were reelected, the only changes being made in the city attorney and the night captain of the police force.
 An appropriation of $500 per annum was voted for the maintenance of the Bes- semer free kindergarten. The only live Incident of tonights session arose over the resolution introduced by Alderman Moore to pay s6O5 back salary due the mayor, and that the salary of the mayor be fixed at $15O per month. After consid- erable discussion the resolution was passed.
 The members of the council present at tonights session were Mayor Huey, Al dermen Randall, Moore Dennis, Hurd Mundes, Norwood and Gilman.
 The following are the officers elected and their salaries: City attorney, w. s Welch, salary $25 per month; city clerk treasurer and tax collector C. T. Cook salary $125 per month; city engineer, w J. Parkes, salary $125 per month; cit. physician. Dr. T. c. Donald, salary $1 per month; assistant city physician, pr Sandsberry, salary, $lJ per month; chic of police, W. W, Wallace, salary $9O pei month; night captain, John Leonard, sal ary $75 perfmonth.
 fN Among the patrolmen the following grades were made in salaries: Extra, $5( per month; one year men, $55 per month two year men, s60 per month; three years or more, $65 per month. The patrolmen elected were as follows: H. D. Partridge, Doc Parsons, George W, Jones. H. F. Ozmer, John D. Boykin, Will Lynch. G. D. Mingea, the city warden, was re- elected and his salary was placed at $6O per month; O. L. Milton was elected night warden and his salary was placed at $50 per months.
 In the fire department the following were elected: Chief, W. s. Nolan, salary B25 per rlonth; assistant chief, w. D. Eorrell, salary $l5 per month"; driver, John Ray. salary $50 per month; ten firmen at a salary of s10 per month.
 I. Assell was elected market inspector at salary of $40 per month.
 Mayor Huey announced that he had ap- pointed w. E. Sorrell street superintend- ent at a salary of $55 per month and Tyler Kenntd dy as park commissioner. On motion the action of the mayor was rati- fled.
 Rush Randall was elected street tax end license collector and his commission was fixed at 20 per cent
 Order of Business Suspended.
 After the roll had been called at the session of the council tonight and the minutes read and adopted the regular order of business was suspended and the complaints and petitions of the citizens read. The special committee appointed to investigate the claim of Mrs. Allen, for damage done her property by the city, reported that no additional amount out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
VIII Enlarge the Plant.

San Francisco. September 27-various rumors regarding the future of the Union Iron works, were today set at rest by Charles M Schwab, who said that the plant would be enlarged and made the finest in the United States if not In the world. MT. Schwab and his party will leave for the east tomorrow over the Canadian Pacific railway
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
opsnlna of Misses Aliens School,

The Misses Allen announce the regular opening of their school for Monday morn- ing, October 3rd. On the Thursday and Friday preceding, namely, September 29th and 3Oth, pupils are expected to meet at the new school building. No. 2044 High land avenue, in order to be classified and to receive book lists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
For Lieutenant Colonel.

Nearly every officer in the Third regi- ment is favor of Capt. N,. H. McElroy of Anniston for lieutenant colonel, and 1t is believed that he will be elected. He Is a man thoroughly capable of command ing the regiment it is said, and everyone feels that under him this could be made the crack regiment If elected he will be in command of the regiment, as Col onel Higdon will still be on the relieved list.
 Several rumors are current as to the reason for Lieutenant Colonel McCon- nell rendering his resignation, one being that he recommended after the last en- campment that three of the companies of his regiment be mustered out for inef- ficiency, and that the recommendation was not needed by the adJutant gen. erals offis,. He states. however. that III health and the probability of his leaving the state had a great deal to do with his action.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
No Further Bulletin Issued.

Worcester, Mass, September 27.-- Up to 1:30 this morning there has been no news issued from Senator Hoar's house since the evening bulle- tin, which said that the senator was weaker than at any previous time, but might live two or three days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
Practicallv Admitted.

From the Philadelphia Press.
 Tess-May is considerably older than Bess.
 Jess-Yes. May practically admitted 1t to me the other day
 Tess-You don't say?
 Jess-Yes, she said. "Bess is just about my age"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
rr. searcy to Deliver Address.

Tuscaloosa, September 27.-(Special.)-- Dr. James T. Searcy, superintendent or the Bryce Insane asylum is to deliver the address at the opening Of the Birming- ham Medical college on October B. His theme will be "The Physiology of Educa- tion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
Talks Politics to Students.

Chicago, September 27.-Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw deliv- cred political speech tonight to stu dents of the Northwestern university. His speech was devoted largely to the tariff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
"Have You Seen Vulcan 2"

If not, hurry! See Hermitage, the pain ter. now on South Twentieth street. city. He will tell you ell about him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
II. COL. WILL BE
 ELECTED 0CT. 18.
Lieut.. Col Mcconnell of Third
 Regiment Resigns
MAY END HlGDON TROUBLE
euardsmen Take Hopeful View of Sit. uatlon-Thlnk McconnelPs Action Will Result in Placing ReeI-
 ment on Fine Footing.

The hottest explosive dropped in mill tary circles in some time was the resig- nation yesterday of Lieut.-Col. Frank P. Mcconnell of the Third regiment. A. N. G. Through this action the end of the famous Higdon-Kyle fight seems in sight, and as things are now it is more than probable that the election to be held for lieutenant colonel will result in placing the Third on footing equal to that of any regiment in the state. An election has been ordered for October IS.
 Lieutenant Colonel Mcconnell has been in command of the regiment for about two and half years, while Col. B. l.. Higdon has been relieved from command. Repeated efforts have been made to get settlement of the old trouble so that an election could be held for colonel and the regiment could be put into perfect working order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
ANNISTON PLANT
 GETS BIG CONTRACT
WILL FURNISH IRON PIPE TO BE USED BY GOVERNMENT IN PAN- AMA-MANY BIDDERS FOR THE CONTRACT.

Annlston, September N.-(Specia1.)-The United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foun- dry company of this city has been award ed the contract for furnishing the iron pipe to be used by the government in Panama. There were many bidders for this contract and 1t Is great thing for the Anniston plant to have received the reward.
 While no figures are given out as to the amount of pipe involved In the contract it is stated that the order Is sufficient to keep the plant running full time for a whole year. The plant here employs be- tween 300 and 600 men regularly, has six pits and Is one of the largest concerns of it's kind in the country.
 >-~@~----~--~-~~>-~--->--- side the $10O already allowed be granted.
 A petition was presented stating that the Birming ham Railway, Light and Power company did not furnish a suf- ficient number of cars on the South Bes- semer car line on paydays and Saturdays It was referred to the street and rail way committee
 Petition from citizens that the board compel Prof. G. W. Parker to pay his accounts, claimed by the petitioners, wa: i referred to the board of education.
 A petition of the Bessemer Beef com pany that 1t be allowed to sell fish an, oysters was granted, provided the com pany sells only to wholesale and t, ] butchers.
 In the election of officers the names 0 Attorneys L. D. Godfrey and w. s. Welcl were presented for city attorney. Or vote Mr. Welch was declared elected For night captain of the police depart ment George w. Jones and John Leonar were nominated On first ballot Mr. Leo hard was declared the winner MT. Jones however, was later elected a member o the police force. The terms of the newl elected officers will begin October l.
 The claims of City Clerk Cooke fo salary due him through fees collected wa referred to a special committee consistin of the city attorney and Alderman Den his and Alderman Randall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
HIadon's Commission.

The commission of Colonel Higdon ex- pires on March 20, 1905. and after that, if not before, an election can De held. Col onel Higdon stated last night that he had heard of the resignation of Lieutenant Colonel Mcconnell, and that he had noth- Ing to say about the matter, He, how ever, stated that he would not resign un- til he was re-instated and allowed to re- sign by Governor Jelks.
 It is hoped in military circles that this will lead to the reinstatement of Colonel Higdon and his resignation. The colonel states he will resign as soon as he is re- instated and retired.
 The local military officers unhesitating- ly expressed pleasure at the resignation of Lieutenant Colonel Mcconnell and also that they believed 1t would result in | good to- the Alabama national guard. They feel now that something can be done to bring the regiment up to the required standard and pressure will be brought all round to get Colonel Higdon reinstated so that he may tender his res- ignation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28

Ing this correction. I remain respectfully
 ED K. SMITH, Press Agent. Birmingham Trades Coun cil.
 Birmingham, September 27. 1904.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-28
ADDITIONAL SPECIAL PRIZES FOR EARLY ESTIMATES

For nearest correct estimate re- ceived before August l, one Com over Cabinet Grand upright plano, value $500.
 For nearest correct estimate re- cefved on or after Aug. 1 and be- fore Aug. 10, one Conoyer Cabinet Grand upright plano, val. S4oO. For nearest correct estimate re- ceived on or after Aug. 15 and be- for Sept. l, one Kingsbury uD- right piano, value S4OO. For full description of 5000 ha
 announcement of the c0ntc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-06
CHINESE RING MULCIS
COOLIES AND WOMEN
Expected to Make 100000 by Landing
Them in America-Took Money for
Passage and Demanded More.

Information received today at the
Bureau Of immigration shows that the
scheme of Chinese ring to land 24l
coolies and women in this country Is
proving TO be much more serious Of
Tense than il first appeared.
The plan OF the ring was to make
100000 by landing at San Francisco
coolies under the pretense that they
were 10 be placed in the concession Of
the Chinese Village Company of the
St. Louis Fair.
Ostensibly the coolies were TO be re-
turned 10 China after the fair, but the
Cinnamon had been made TO believe that
they would be landed permanently in
the United States With this eXpeCta-
ton the coolies had paid $500 Mexican,
I'm the first instance. and $40 in United
States money on their arrival in San
Francisco.
This last assessment upon the lg-
norant slaves was made on the ground
that there was some obstruction TO be
overcome, and that $11G was necessary
TO pay for n bond TO complete the trans
action Another and possibly more Sc
riOUs phase Of the official scandal Is
caused by the landing Of twelve women
who confessed to the Vretched pur-
poses for which they were brought
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-06
FIT I'll BROTHER
KILLED IN FEUD
Shot by BrOther-in-Law He
Sought to Kill.
FAMILY Is EKTERMINATED
Trouble Over Adjustment of Fathers
Estate-Many Tragedies
in Mansfield.
FAMILY IS DIFFERENTIATED

GALVESTON. Tex. Sept SIN the
killing of Herbert Estes near Mans
FIELD on Saturday night by his brother
in-law, Sidney Hear. over the adjust
ment of an estate valued at $50. 0O9. an
entire family of five brothers has been
exterElinated i'm two years.
Four ether brothers Of the same fam
lily have been killed in a like manner
The killing of Estes makes the forty
third tragedy in Mansfield since it be-
came a town four years ago.
The father OF Herbert Estes died two
years ago. Two wills were produced.
dated the same day leaving the proper
~ In one instance to be equally divided
among the five brothers and with a
small allowance 10 the daughter The
other viii, which II is believed was gen
uine. left the property to be equally d.
vided among the six children.
Hear married Into the family over
the protest OF the sons and of the par
ents, but later on the latter became rec
CnCiled. The brOtl ers never acknOwl-
edged the relationship and insulted their
brOther-in-laW upon every occasion. The
three brothers Of Hear took up has
cause and succeeded i'm making away
with four of Estes sons. but they, too.
were killed.
Sidney attempted TO make peace be-
tween the two families. but Herbert Es-
ties always went armed vowing ven
geance. They met Saturday night, AMI
Herbert was fatally shot.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-06
MOSQUITO BITTEN
BUY PENNYROYAl
Sufferers Reduced to Use of Nauseating
Remedy From AgoniZ-
ing Pests.

Fifteen cents worth of oil Of penny
royal please"
This request has become so common
in Washington drug stores within the
last two weeks that the odorous oil has
been put Up in small bottles and Is
kept ready for immediate delivery to
customers.
we can always tel when the mos
Quitoes get especially bad by the num-
Der Of requests for pennyrOyal," said q
Pennsylvania Avenue drug clerk. Most
OF the persons buying the oil have
bumps On their faces, too, and plainly
show that they have had biting expe-
rienCe With the little pests.
Few persons like the smell OF penny
royal and early in the summer the mos
Quitoes may bite away Unmolested. Au-
gust and September are the months
when ashingtonians get tired OF be-
ing chewed up and take pennyroyal
baths rather than let the little nuis-
anceS eat them uD.
For the last seven days mosquitoes
have been unusually active. The dry
weather must have given them unusual
appetites, for the complaints which
reach US from sufferers are more nu-
merous and more heartfelt than for sew
eral years"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-06
Race Suicide NOW
Worries the West
Chicago Doctors Say Children Born to Amer
lean Parents Are Decreasing Rapidly.
A Serious Question.

CHICAGO, Sept. 6.-Chicago end the
West. according to the opinions OK
pressed by many physicians, has not
escaped the throes of the race-suicide
monster. which at present Is turning
the attention OF the East. and especially
New England. toward the great dis
crepancy between the number Of births
among native Americans and parents of
foreign extraction.
The Chicago doctors say that the pro-
portion of American children born is
less than one-half to the birth rate
among parents who have come here
from foreign shores. They say that
while it may be a national crime, II is
not a national menace. as the foreign
born children eventually become Amer
leans.
Serious Problem.
MY thirty years experience has
proved 10 me that the number Of chill
dren born TO American parents IS rap
idly decreasing. while the families of
foreign parents are on the increase as
regards numbers" said Or. d. A. X
Steele. actuary of the College of Ply
sicians and Surgeons. I'm the cities
especially Is this true.
There Is a great disposition among
American women to escape the trials
and cares of motherhood. while the
women from foreign shores having no
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-06

thought for society or the other things
that attract our American women. do
not shrink from the responsibilities of
motherhood.
1T is a serious social problem.
blame the women more than the men.
The men do not shiTk the expense and
added responsibility which families
mean, but the women do not want the
Inconvenience and trouble.
If II were not for the new foreign
blood, the race would die out in time
Rational Crime.
Race suicide is our great national
crime. but the foreign blood that is in
fused into our nation does not neces-
sarily mean a menace In time the
children Of foreigners will all be Amer
leans, just as thorough Americans as
we are who live today"
From ten 10 twenty foreign-blooded
children are born to one American
child said DR.. Sanger Brown. one Of
the fore most American alienists The
American people are vastly superior in
so far as education. intelligence and
energy are concerned. but they have
reached a social position where each
husband and wife tries not TO raise a
large family.
I'm Chicago the foreign family is
larger than the American By many
members. 1t is the poorer people who
raise children. and as the foreigners
are generally the poorest they raise the
most children"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-06

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In Work Since a Child.

Eva Booth has been in Salvation Army
work since she was a child In short
skirts. She often has been spoken Of
outside OF the family as the cIeverest
OF General Booths seven children
Before she went 20 Canada she was
in command Of the London district Of
the English division Of the Army
most responsible task. bringing her into
contact with the worst Sums Of the
wickedest city in the world.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-06
EVANSVILLE NOTES.

HYATTSVILLE, Nd, Sept. Ga
woman's meeting held last night at the
office OF Justice Hickey arranged for
the entertainment Of the George NJ.
Emack Camp of Confederate Veterans
and their visitors at their annual re-
union which viii take place here next
Saturday.
The membership Of this camp is scat
tered over several counties Of southern
Maryland. John f. Hickey Of Hyatts-
Vile being the cOmmandant. This year.
outside Of the address Of welcome by
Mayor Wells. there Will be no speeches
on the program. and whatever there
may be in that line viii be lmpromptD
This viii give the veterans q greater
opportunity to renew old acquaintance
and to rehearse recollections Of old and
stirring times.
The committee, Mrs. John Z. Latimer
Mrs. Clayton y. DarnaH Mrs. Arthur
Carr. Mrs James 9. Rogers, Mrs
Charles II Welsh. Mrs. Joseph W
Amau. Miss Adelaide QuisenbeTry, and
Miss Emily Hickey, will ms ke the vet
Grams glad they came 10 fayetteville.
Mr.. and Mrs Philip NJ. Richardson
left yesterday for Boston 10 attend the
annual convention Of the Railway Mail
Service Mutual Benefit Association, Of
which body Mr.. Richardson is the vice
president
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ Hall and family
left Saturday with some Washington
friends for a week at the Worlds Fair.
Mr. and Mrs. u. r. Burgess are spend
ing ten days at ST Louis
At tho Hyattsville grounds yesterday
the team from the Marine Barracks
PLAYED tho nome nine In the presence OF
large crowd. The work was Door
at first, neither side getting down TO IL
until after the second inning when the
game became interesting.
Tho score:
HyattsvilIc ......4 0 2 0 0 1 x-I2
Marlncs ..........5 0 D 3 0 D D o o
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brother-in-law, r. B. Higgins. Of this
city, died. While making the arrange
ments for his funeral he received a tele-
gram announcing the approaching death
Of his sister. Fife Rogers, in DanvfIle
There being no train until late at
night. Rogers engaged the automobile
and started across country for his sis
ter's bedside He just managed to reach
her in time to witness the end.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-06
TEN CENTS AS REWARD
FOR RETURN OF RING
New York Broker Gives 1t to Atlantic
City Man on Receipt of
1900 Jewel.

ATLANTIC CITY, Sept. GA diamond
ring Of five carats, valued at 800 was
lost by New York broker yesterday
evening while walking with his wife
and child along the board walk
Harry Forrest. OF 1l2 North Missouri
Avenue, after a long search. found the
ring. He turned IL over TO the owner.
who rewarded him with a dime
'Oh, sir. this is too much" remarked
Forrest, whereupon the man wanted TO
have him arrested for insulting him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-06
r. AND F. REPUBLICAN
CLUB TO HOLD MEETING

The Roosevelt and Fairbanks Repub-
lican club met last night and COM
uleted arrangements for its ratidcatio
row.
Among the speakers viii be DR. Rob
ert Reyburn. Hon. George T. White.
james H. Stewart. Rev. George W. Lee.
/. c. Gregory. Hon. John c. Dancy, and
others.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-09-06
AUTOMOBILE WINS
RACE WITH DEATH
Gus Rogers Reaches Sisters Bedside Before the End After
Burying hern-Law and Siser-in-Law

LEXINGTON, Ky. Sept. 6.-Seated in
an automobile with an experienced
chauffeur al his side, Gus Rogers. prin-
cipal OF the Deaf and Dumb Institute.
Indian Village. engaged in a wild ride
against death Monday night, and won.
He came here to meet the body of
Mariel Wardroper of Pittsburg. a sis
ter-in-law, brought here for burial
While attending her obsequies his
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HyattsviIIc ......4 1902 O 0 x-l2
Marines ..........5 0 0 3 0 0 Q o .