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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22
EDUCATION BOARD
AND THE SCHOOLS
MR.. LONDON DISCUSSES RECENT
CHANGES IN BOARD-WANTS
TO KNOW WHY LANE. AND JILL.
MAN WERE DROPPED.

To the Editor of The Age-TGerald.
The politicians die hard. and do not
hesitate to use their great powers to
serve their own ends Even the public
schools of the city, under the present
most unfortunate arrangement. cannot
escape the effects of machine politics.
The mayor and aldermen of this city,
at their last meeting, made a direct and
wholly uncalled for assault on the public
school system of the city, in which we
are all so deeply interested.
For years A. o. Lane and Samuel Ull-
man have devoted their time and services,
without compensation, to the care and up
building of the free public schools of
Birmingham. That their services have
been valuable and satisfactory is beyond
dispute. If the question of their reten-
ton on the school board had been left to
the people. there is hardly any question
as to what the result would have been,
and yet the board of aldermen, without
any notice, and, so far as appears, with
out any excuse, have turned out these
faithful, Jealous public servants. And
how and why? In the first place, Mayor
Drennen was elected, although he was
and is a member of the school board,
and he is either to have two votes on
the board of education, or there is to be
vacancy for five months at a time,
when, of all Others we need a full board.
The public and taxpayers naturally ask
why these publlc-spirited. faithful citi-
zens, Messrs. Lane and Ullman, should
be turned out Of the school board now?
justly enjoy the confidence and esteem
of their fellow citizens. and every con-
slderation would seem to suggest that
they should have been retained, but as
I have said, the mayor and aldermen
have seen fit, without so much as an
excuse. to dispense with their services,
at time when they are most needed.
The question recurs. why? We all know
that a large amount of school money is
to be spent this coming year. Did that
have anything to do with Tue action of
the board of aldermen Is Mayor Dren-
men to have two votes on this expendi-
ture?
All manner of dlsquieting rumors are to
be heard on the streets, and it is to be
hoped that the mayor and aldermen can
and will make it clear why this action
was taken.
The injustice done Messrs. Lane and
Ullman was a wrong in itself, which
might be passed over in silence, but the
action of the board of aldermen is notice
that long, honest and efficient service of
trusted citizens in behalf of the public
schools merits and receives no consider
alton at the hands of the politicians. and
this can scarcely be regarded a desir-
able condition of affairs.
little plain talking by the people
would have a very healthy effect on our
servant masters.
ALEX. T. LONDON.
Birmingham December 81 1904
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22

This is Forefathers' Day and the oeea-
sion will be duly observed tonight with
religious services under the auspices of
the Pilgrim Congregational church. of
which the Rev. Arthur f. Burrill is pas
tor
The exercises will take place at the
Cumberland Presbyterian church at the
corner of Fifth avenue and Eighteenth
street. The meeting will be a union gath
ering of the various denominations, many
pastors cooperating heartily.
In speaking of Forefathers' Day the
Rev. Mr.. Burrill said yesterday:
"Dectmber %. the cate of the landing
OF the Pilgrims on Plymouth Rock is one
Of the notable anniversaries in American
history. Like Thanksgiving Day it has
ceased to be a day of merely local OBJ
servanee.
"Under the name of Forefathers' Day
it is coming to be more generally observ-
ed every year bota at home and abroad
wherever Americans are found. At home
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22
TRIBUTE TO HER MEMORY.
Pastor Writes of the Late Mrs. Ryan's
Beautiful Christian Character.

The Rev. Dr. John Barbour, formerly
pastor of the South Highlands Presbyte-
rian church of this city but now pastor
of the First Presbyterian church at
Maysville. Ky, writes as follows in the
Central Presbyterian, of the late Mrs.
Ryan:
Ms. Agnes Barksdale Ryan wife of Mr.
John r. Ryan, of Patton, Ala), passed
away at her home Sunday, November 20
1904, after a protracted illness from ty-
phoid fever.
As her pastor in Birmingham for FIVE
years, and her personal friend feel that
I owe her my testimony as to her ster-
ling and beautiful worth. She was, in
deed, one of the truest of women. She
knew nothing but to speak and desire
the truth. No evasion, no chicanery. no
customary deceits had any countenance
from her. The tongue of SANDER found
no encouragement in her presence.
There was a simplicity about her char
acter and ways that reflected well the
serene and sincere temper of her soul
Her home, her church. and the offices of
simple friendship, these were the things
that interested her, and for which she
stood Her husband and daughter, and
the relatives and friends most bereaved
know best the Justice of this estimate.
1t was fitting that she should be taken
on the Sabbath day, day whose OBJ
servance she especially honored and en-
phasized
None that knew her doubt that 1t was
a call to meet her risen Lord whom
she ardently loved, and conspicuously
served.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22
THE WEATHER.

Washington, December 21.-Forecast for
Alabama: Fair Thursday; Friday rain,
fresh southeast winds.
Weather Conditions.
Birmingham, Ala, December 21.-The
weather is warmer by from 2 to 16
degrees in all the southern states,
while 1t is colder throughout the north
ern states east of the Missouri river, ex-
oept along the north Atlantic coast. The
barometer is high in the central Missis-
sippi valley and the south and is eaus-
ing generally clear weather at all points
under its influence; it is low over New
England and is bringing snow for that
section and the lower lakes. It is also
low over the north Pacific states. where
rain or snow has fallen since yesterday.
Weathcr Report.
Temperature and precipitation as report
ed by the weather bureau for selected
southern stations during "a hours ending
a. m. Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

These transfers Of real estate were re-
corded yesterday in the probate court.
Mrs Evils McEver to T. c. Lancaster.
$1,000, lot 4, block q, Avondale.
George w. Baker and wife to James
spealSe, $1,000, lot in northwest corner of
southeast Of southwest. 2l-172 west.
Pratt Land and Investment company
t. Harry Neill 5000, lots and 8, lots II.
survey of Dewey"
Nams d. Stafford to John S. craw-
ford, $1,000, lot 6. block l. R. X. Jones
survey.
NJ. N. ParlSes to Woodlawn Realty COM
pany $3.50, lots ! to IS, block q Mont
gomery park.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22
BOYS BICYCLES,
ego. 90 to 10000.
B'ham Arms & Cycle Co.

Steinway Grand Pi ano
would be appreciated by
wife, daughter, sister for
Xmas present. Jesse French
Piano and Organ Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22

If you contemplate pur-
chasing a piano for Xmas
yeu should see our stock.
Special bargains In used
pianos. Best makes, lowest
prices and easiest terms are
always found at Forbes
Piano Co.. 1909 Third ave.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22

Special inducements to all
buyers until Saturday.
s. SpirO.
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A DIAMOND

is the gift of all gifts. Closest
prices at Lowinsohn's, 1921
End avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22

We will deliver all pianos
purchased for Xmas pre-
sent Saturday night. Jesse
French Piano and Organ Co.
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Chairman Moore.

Chairman Moore in sustaining the report
Of the committee stated that an agree
ment had been reached after the matter
had been carefully considered at length
in the committee. He said the Barber
people had not complied with the speci-
fications in presenting their bid.
Alderman Copeland Of the Fourth ward:
IT am a member Of the street committee
and think it's report should be adopted
here tonight. "As you all know, this
matter is a chestnut in the city council,
and it should be disposed of. The people
on Fifth avenue want the thoroughfare
paved and they have gone on record as
being in favor of bituminous macadam.
The asphalt people have sent out liter
AZURE in the past, I daresay, to every
member of this board saying that btu
minous macadam is a failure, and now
they want to make bid on II"
Alderman Heidi: 81 for one approve
of the report of the street committee,
l have received literature from the as
phalt people to the effect that bituminous
macadam has been tried and was fail
ure. If this be true why do they want
the city council of Birmingham to con-
tract with them for laying such mate
rial?''
Alderman Ward.
Alderman Ward: 81 am not friend
of the brick people, the asphalt nor the
bituminous macadam people If there is
chance, however to save the property
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fConfivrsaa IN Ninth 0a0el&.
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Mayor HudnaII Of Pratt cIty.
Mayor Scott of Ensley.

The mayor of Ensley said: 'If the
rural roads of this county were kept
ir as good shape as the roads of Ensley
there would be no reasonable grounds
for knocking our public highways. Dur
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22

Bruce Murphy, an old-time train dis
patcher, recently employed on the Wa
bash, ives in Birmingham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22

General Superintendent c. S. MeManus,
of the Southern railway, and Assistant
General Superintendent NJ. M. Hickey re-
turned to Birmingham Lass night from
The Mobile division. Mr.. McManus leaves
tomorrow night for Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22

The Southern railway, general offices
will close next Monday, and all the en-
ployes viii be given a holiday.
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OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT

OPEN a BANK ACCOUNT
with us and watch it grow. A dollar
or more starts an account. No matter
what your position in life may be,
Bank Account is a handy thing to
have. Our methods of making your
money grow will be f-lly explained if
you will make inquiries.
Don't forget that we pay per cent
interest per annum compounded twice
year.
AMERICAN TRUST G. SAVINGS
BANK,
BIRMINGHAM. ALA.
1923 LIST Ave
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22

f. A. Barren, general agent of the
Pullman Car company, with headquar-
ters in Chattanooga, was in Birmingham
yesterday. lie was investigating the
burning of the Pullman sleeper at
Twenty fourth street and Morris avenue
Monday night, when one was consider
ably damaged. He was also here on
other business.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22

The strength 81 a bank Is In its
individual loans"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22

c. B. Compton, traffic manager of the
Louisville and Nashville railroad, was In
Birmingham yesterday. He was passing
through from Atlanta to Nashville and
stopped off for the day. He left last
night on No. for Louisville.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22

I'VE recommend that the following con-
tract be awarded to Allison & Co., the
lowest bidders, at the following rates;
Excavation, "a cents per cubic yard.
Stag. " cents per cubic yard.
ebert, 81 05 per cubic yard
Straight curb, 43 cents per lineal foot
Curved curb, As cents per lineal foot
Solid rock excavation, 75c per cubic
ward.
Excavation under pipe, 60 cents per GU
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22

Daniel A. Lindsep, agent of the Star
Union line and the Pennsylvania lines
with headquarters in Nashville. was ii
Birmingham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-22

T. I. Jones, mayor of North Blrmlng-
ham, said; II believe the position taken
by Mr.. McGeever of the board Of revenue
is about correct. 1 realize that the roads
inside the corporate limits Of North Bir-
mingham are not in as good shape as
they should be. OF course we receive no
help from the county In this respect. and
as our growing city has many other ex-
penses to bear we have been compelled to
somewhat neglect the roads. We have
about $4,000 on hard now, however, for
that purpose and in few months we will
be able to show you some beautiful
roads"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-07-15
REPUBLICAN CALL
FOR Tue CAMPA On

Thus timely the slogan is sounded
for the gathering of the Republican
clans for the great biennial election
campaign. The call to all Republican
clubs throughout the Territory to hold
their nominations and elections for new
District Committee and Territorial
Convention appears today, signed by
c. L. Crabbe, chairman of Territorial
Central Committee, and countersigned
by W. H. Hogs. secretary.
Nominations are set for Friday eve
ming, July %, at 1880 p. M, and pri-
mary elections for Saturday, August
6. between and D. m.
Every precinct is Informed in the
call of the number of delegates to the
District Committee allotted to it, up
on the basis of the Republican vote
for Delegate to Congress in the cleo
ton OIL 1902.
The cause of good government has a
call of it's own in the occasion, whereto
good citizens of the Republican faith
will give earnest heed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-07-15
PRETORIA MOURNS,
Continued from page -

CONTINUED from page ID
State and the Transvaal Republic, both
taken by Great Britain in the Boer war
of five years ago. This early movement
is now known in South African his
tory as the Great Trek and Kruger's
father was one of the participants, the
young loom Paul. being taken along.
Kruger's boyhood was thus of an ex-
citing character. A story which he tells
in his own memoirs gives much insight
into his early life. 1t is as follows:
Il shot my first lion in the year 1889
I was then IA years of age. A lion had
attacked our herds and robbed us of
several heads of cattle that were graz
ing by the banks of the Rhenoster Riv-
er, in what has since become the Orange
Free State. Six of us started q was
the seventh, but did not COUNT to find
that lion. We were all mounted, and
rode in parties of three, with a good
distance between the two parties. The
lion sighted us before we We're face to
face with him, and came on with
wild rush. The three adults with whom
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-07-15
DELEGATE
KUH|O HOME
He Will Ask Electors
For Another
Term.

Prince Jonah K. Kalanianaole, or
Delegate Kuhio. as he has come to be
officially known in his Congressional
capacity, is the first to come home of
the Republican delegation from Hawaii
TO the National Convention at Chicago.
He arrived in good health and spirits
by the steamer Sierra yesterday.
AT Chicago he was asked by w. H
Hogs of the Hawaiian delegation to
stand for the Office of Republican Ma
tional Committeeman, but though he
felt the position would benefit him as
Delegate to Congress he declined to ac-
cept nomination because he had pledg-
ed mis- support to A. G. NJ. Robertson
for the place.
Delegate Kuhio still expresses the de-
sire, previously announced by him, of
running again for Congress on the Re
publican ticket. This is not a matter
of mere personal ambition with MIN,
Z 1t his observation and experience of
political life in Washington convince
him that one cannot do justice to his
constituency, or himself as its. repre-
sentative, in q single term. The initial
tern. in Congress is little more than an
apprenticeship to teach the member
how to effect things.
Another thing the Delegate regards
as essential is that he should have the
general support of his constituents, be-
sides that individuals or interests hav-
ing measures to promote at Washing
ton should deign to furnish him with
all details, not expecting him to act
blindly on mere assurances that the
matters are all right.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-10-10

James Ball is pIastering Perry Barber's
new house. George Gray is helping him.
Irving Brown is hauling boards from the
new mill to Lyndonville.
Carl Wheeler has been visiting in
Charlestown. Miss Katherine Wheeler is
attending school there.
Oney Simpson has returned home from
Newport.
Mr.. Partlow OF Burke Will give series
of dances in the town hall, commencing
Thursday evening, Oct. ID.
The Wheelock Association of Free Bap-
fist churches will be held with the church
at Wheelock village Oct. 1920.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Roberts are rejoic-
ing over a son, born Monday, Oct. 3.
browns mill has been shut down, owing
to the breaking of a wheel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Brooks visited in
Burke last week.
Mr.. aud Mrs. VIII Roberts entertained
their friends Friday evening at a dance
and oyster supper.
Mrs. Martha Paige is assisting Mrs.
Harry Phillips.
Mrs. l.. L. Garfield has returned to her
home in Boston, Mass, after spending the
summer with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. j. Drown.
Mrs. Inez Jones and children visited in
st. Johnsbury, recently.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. David
Roberts, Oct. Sd. Mrs. Nettie Hall is
working for Mrs. Roberts.
Jennie Richards and daughter, are visit
ing in Boston, Mass. Her son Wesley is
boarding at Frank Chesley's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Sheldon have re-
turned from a weeks visit at Newport
and Troy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bernie Chase have returned
from their visit to her parents.
A new furnace has been put into the
school house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Barber and Marion
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hollis Brown have finished
work in East Burke, and Hollis Brown is
working for j. G. King.
Sammie Mitchell of Sutton, visited his
sister, Mrs. John Holtham, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie Smelling and fam
lily visited in Danville, last week.
w. j. Smith, town representative, and
H. P. Simpson, senator, are in Montpelier.
Mrs. H. P. Simpson accompanies her hus-
band.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amasa Chase are visiting
their son, Will Chase in BrattIeboro.
Much sympathy is felt here among Will
Chase's friends, for his great loss in the
death of his wife.
At the last meeting of the w. c. T. U.
there was large attendance, nineteen
being present. Mrs. Mary Brown and Mrs.
Elvira Gray were chosen delegates to the
state convention which is to be held the
last of October.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-10-10

A purpose is always a companion.
An earnest purpose is the closest of
companions. To fulfill duties Is more
than to enjoy pleasures. 1t carries its
own reward. There is no bitter lone
illness for those affectionately devoted
to blessing their fellow creatures. The
keeper of the lighthouse when night
settles around him and the tempest
holds revelry and he looks out on the
CHASTITY glare Of the breakers and hears
the shrieking of the storm fiend, finds
good company in the thought that the
friendly light he trims will warn en-
dangered crews of their peril and per-
haps save them from death. Gifted
souls find solace and companionship
in their works.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-10-10
EAST HARDWICK.

Grace Wilson has been quite Ill the past
week.
Twin SONS were born to Mr.. and Mrs
Albion Batten, Oct 6.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Wright, Sept. 20.
Caledonia Grange observed ladies' night
Oct. 6. A literary programme was fur
nished after which fruit was served.
Mrs. Vern Harrington and son have re-
turned to their home in Craftsbury having
spent a week with friends in town.
Henry Wilmerson and bride have come
to his fathers to live. A reception was
given them Thursday evening which was
largely attended.
There was a very pleasant gathering of
fifty friends at Henry Eldridge's Saturday,
Oct. /. The time was passed with music
and games, after which an oyster supper
was served by the ladies.
SHEFFIELD.
{ Mrs. Sarah Gray was in town last week.
Lennie Thomas with a gang OF men is
cutting lumber.
J. G. King is cutting lumber on the
Brown lot. He has six men working for
him.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-10-10
LOCAL NEWS.
CONTINUED FROM FIFTH PAGE.

CONTINUED FROM FIFTH PAGE.
begin on the church itself II the weather
holds good.
Mrs. Z. +. Dickermsn received the sad
news last week OF the death of her young
est sister, Mrs. Sarah Harrington, OF Las
Vegas, New Mexico. Mrs. DIckerman
has the sympathy OF her many friends in
this great sorrow which has come to her.
Mr.. George f. p. Smith OF Arizona,
grandson OF Mr.. and Mrs. George Powers OF
this place, was married recently at Cloud
croft, New Mexico, to Miss Maud North
OF Tucson, Arizona. Mr.. Smith has many
friends in this vicinity who wish him
much happiness in the new life just open
ing before him.
Miss Edith Smith, who entered a Dea-
coness, Training School in New York City
a few weeks ago, has gone to Washington,
ID. c., where she has become an inmate Of
a similar institution. After reaching New
York, Miss Smith found that she had
taken the work which that school are to
have for the coming year, so as there was
an opening for her in Washington, she de-
cided to go there.
The second annual fair given by the La
dies Aid society of the Methodist Episco-
pal church. took place last Thursday after
noon and evening, and was another sue
cess. The hall was made very attractive,
aud the display OF fancy articles, though
not quite up to last years record vas good.
About a hundred partook OF the delicious
supper which was served in the w. r. C..
hall, which consisted of boiled dish, hulled
corn and milk, baked beans, and all kinds
of cakes and pies. Just how much was
made is not known yet, and consequently
that very important item will have to be
left until next week.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-10-10
Mutual Lapse of Memory.

Mrs. B., who has passed the merl-
dian Of life and is ambling down its
western slope, had occasion to consult
her doctor. Before he diagnosed her
illness he asked her age
Doctor" said the old lady, with
some asperity, Il am just one year
older than l was this time last year
when you visited me professionally
and asked the same question"
How old were you them" asked the
doctor. II have forgotten
80 have I."-Chicago Record Her
, aid.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-10-10
A Deadlock.

'"The only way to SWIM" said the
man who assumes to give instruction
about everything, 'is to have conf
dence,"
Yes" answered the novice, "and
the only way to have confidence is to
be perfectly sure you can SWIM
Washington Star
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-10-10
Method In II.

Miss Gabbie-It's strange that girl
who used to wear her hair so neatly is
SO careless about it now. She has to
keep brushing stray locks back with
her hand. Miss Chellus-That's not
strange She's got an engagement ring.
Philadelphia Press.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-10-10

Manage as we may, misery and suf-
fering will always cleave to the borders
Of superiority
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-10-10
NOTICE.!

Having sold my newspaper and job
business it now becomes necessary
for me to collect all outstanding &C
counts. Statements will be sent to
all who are owing me and trust that
they will either send check Or call at
the Office and settle accounts. Those
having bills against me are requested
to present them at once.
Truly yours,
". L JACOBS, Barton, Vt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1904-10-10

In our extensive line for fall and
winter we have warranted buck at
SOC. also cloth corduroy faced
gloves at l5c. both great values
for the money,