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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-23
RAILROAD WORLD.

v. L. Freeland general agent of the
Wisconsin Central, with headquarters in
Cincinnati was in Birmingham yesterday.
f. w. Kirkland, commercial agent Of
the Atlantic Coast Line, with headquar-
tiers in Montgomery, was in Birmingham
yesterday.
J. G. Cantrell, assistant general freight
agent of the Seaboard, with headquarters
in Birmingham, was in Nashville yester-
day, and today he will be in st. Louis.
While away he will probably appoint a
commercial agent at Kansas City, as
the Seaboard, through its Frisco connec-
ton, expects to get large business from
that section of the country.
j. A. Ridgely, general agent Of the
Louisville and Nashville at Chicago, was
in the city yesterday.
w. H. Tinsley. special agent of the
Louisville and Nashville, with headquar--
tiers in Montgomery, was in the city yes
terday.
Jack DAILY, travelling passenger agent
of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas. with
headquarters in Atlanta, was in the city
yesterday.
l. e. Rehlanger, travelling passenger
agent of the Missouri Pacific, with head
quarters in Chattanooga, was In the city
yesterday.
The special rates announced by the
Southeastern Passenger association for
the holidays go into effect today, and
tickets will be sold today, tomorrow and
Sunday, then December 81 and January l,
with the final limit January 4.
Indications are that the sales will be
the largest in the history of Birmingham,
as all the passenger offices in Birming
ham have received inquiries from many
sources.
All of the railroads have extra equip
ment, some having ordered as many as
twelve or fifteen extra coaches and four
or five engines.
M, M, Richey. assistant general super
intendent of the Southern railway, has
| issued the following Christmas bulletin
to the employees of the western branch:
"All Employees Western District:
christmas, December %, coming on
Sunday, Monday. December 26 SO far as
ccnsistant with the business of the COM
pany, will be observed as a holiday. Jo-
cal freight trains will be annulled on that
day and the usual hours observed at
the freight houses. On behalf of the man
agement we take this opportunity to ex-
tend to each and every one a Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year
IN. NJ. RICHEY,
Assistant General Superintendent.
c. II. Reeder. private secretary of NJ. NJ
Richey, assistant general superintendent
OF the Southern railway. will spend the
Christmas holidays with his relatives in
Kentucky. He leaves tonight.
Assistant General Superintendent NJ. NJ.
Rtchey, Of the Southern railway, and
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-23
Steamboat Inspections service-civ;I
Service Examinations.

The United States civil service COM
mission announces that an examination
will be held on January % and &c for To-
cal and assistant inspector of boilers, in
the steamboat inspection service, at sail
aries ranging from $4,000 to $225O per an
mum. The age limit Is % to So years.
Those desiring to stand the examinations
should apply for form No. 1887 and form
No. 1405.
Full information with reference to the
examinations will be furnished upon APP
plication to S. D. Harris, secretary of the
local examining board. He is at the
postoffice.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-23
TWO PER CENT QUARTERLY.
First National Bank Declares Divl
dend, Payable January 2.

After declaring a quarterly dividend OF
2 per cent. on its capital stock out of
the last quarters earnings the First
National bank adds $4,000 to its surplus
fund out of the earnings Of the last six
months
During the current year, the banks
surplus has been increased 100000 This
brings the surplus up to s25O,000. The
capital stock is 100000
The board of directors at its meet
ing Wednesday declared the quarterly
dividend payable January 2.
The First Nationals record, both in
the matter of increasing deposits and
surplus and profits has been notable. On
July IA. 1896 It's capital, surplus and
profits amounted to $252, 80. On Sep
TENDER G, 1904 the capital. surplus and
profits totaled s742 27O.92. Now the cap
ital surplus and profits amount to $4,000.
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not belong to the national guard, and
1t has been effectual in causing a num-
Der of the men to resign from Inc ser
vice. and others to fear that the COM
Ianies for which they work viii fonow
the lead of other companies.
Captain Hobson. General Brandon and
Governor Cunningham viii be able to
show the employers that the mistake Is
being made in not encouraging the en-
ployes to become members of the nations
al guard. We wish also 10 show the
public that the citizen soldlery of Ala
bama Is a much more representative body
Of men than 1t is credited with being.
II expect a letter from Captain Hob
son within the next few days"
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At the BIjou.

1.-THE Two Little Waits" continues to
please Bijou patrons. Although little Lo-
lita Lamb, one Of the children who play
the two waits, has been unwell this
week. she and Stanley Lamb have be-
come great favorites here. The entire
company is uniformly pleasing, the story
of the play is interesting and the scenic
effects at times are beautiful. There will
be the usual performance tonight and
the engagement will terminate with a
matinee tomorrow afternoon.
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

The state of Alabama, Jefferson county,
probate court, 18th day of December,
1904.
Estate of Horace Graham, deceased.
This day came Turner r. Weakley, adj.
mlnistrator of the estate of Horace Ora
ham, deceased. and filed his account
vouchers. evidences and statement for a
final settlement of the same
1t is ordered that the 10th day OF Janu-
airy, 1905. be appointed a day for max
ing such settlement at which time all
parties in interest can appear and con-
test the same If they think proper.
s. e. GREENE
12-16-3t-fri Judge of Probate.
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"The Jewel of ASIA"

THE Jewel of Asia" will be the at
traction at the Jefferson theatre tomor-
row afternoon and night. This is mu-
steal comedy that is said to contain
many tuneful airs, is set off by pretty
girls and is produced on a lavish scale
as regards costumes and scenic effects.
Miss Vera Mlchelena is the prima donna
and to judge from previous press no.
tees a pleasing performance is assured.
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PERSONAL.

]. A. Wllmore, president Of the VIII
more Automatic company, which holds
patents on many of the automatic ma
chimes which are seen on the streets
and In Hobbies, was in the city yester-
day. lie Is looking up the shipment OF
a number of his machines.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-23
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT

The State Of Alabama, Jefferson County.
Probate Court. 22d day of December,
1904. Estate of Robert Kirk, deceased.
This day came W. b. Hillhouse, admin
istrator of the estate Of Robert Kirk, de-
ceased and filed his account, vouchers,
evidences and statement for final set
tlement of the same.
II is ordered that the 18th day of jan
uary, 1904, be appointed day for making
such settlement. at which time all parties
in interest can appear and contest the
same If they think proper.
s. e. GREENE,
12-23-3t-fri Judge Of Probate.
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Pleasure of Travelling.

Any "trip is a pleasure to those who
travel over the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way. The best<of equipment, excellent
service, quick time. beautiful scenery.
Finest dining car service Polite atten-
ton Convenient schedules Every COM
fort the most exacting traveller could
wish. New York tickets permit stop-over
Of 10 days at Washington, Baltimore and
Philadelphia: also the famous Virginia
Hot Springs. 11-11-fri-su-We-tf
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FOR FATHER o'RElLLY.
Requiem Mass Tomorrow at 9 O'Clock,
Saturday and Fast Day.

A mass Of requiem for the late Father
O'Reilly will be celebrated tomorrow at
o'clock at st. Pauls church. 1t will
be an Offering Of the teachers and chill
dren Of the Sunday school,
Tomorrow being the vigil of the Feast
Of the Nativity, commonly called Christ
mas, will be observed by the Catholics
throughout the world as fast day
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-23
"The Beauty Doctor

Beginning with a special Christmas
matinee Monday afternoon, ''T'he Beauty
Doctor" a spectacular musical comedy
success, will play a weeks engagement
at the Bijou theatre This attraction has
been accorded a hattering reception by
press and public and will no doubt do a
rushing business in Birmingham. A
large company is carried.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-23
FIRE WORKS.
FIRE WORKS!
B'ham Arms & Cycle Co.

If you contemplate pur-
chasing a piano for Xmas
you 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, 1904-12-23
FIRE WORKSl
FIRE WORKS!
B'ham Arms & Cycle Co.

Steinway Grand p i a n o
would be appreciated by
wife, daughter, sister for
Xmas present. Jesse French
Piano and Organ Co.
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"cuIncy Adams SAWYER

Next Monday night Quincy Adams
Sawyer" a comedy drama based on the
popular novel of that name, will be
seen at the Jefferson theatre. The play
abounds in the rarest humor and will be
interpreted by a capable company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-23
Weather Conditions.
BIrminellam. Deeember

Birmingham, December 90
The cold weather of the past few days
is moving eastward over the Atlantic
slope and much warmer conditions are
following 1t from the west. Temper
atures have risen as much as "a degrees
in the central Mississippi valley and 30
degrees in the northwest
Except In New York where there has
been snow and in Texas where there has
been rain, the weather has been gener-
ally clar and fair at all points east of
the Rocky Mountains. A storm area
now appears over the central Missouri
valley and as 1t moves eastward it is
expected to bring rain in the east and
south by Friday. with continued warm
weather,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-23
THE WEATHER.

Washington, December 22.-Forecast for
Alabama: Fair Friday, followed by rain
Friday night and probably Saturday; in
creased southwest winds.
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TODAY AND TOMORROW
IL lbs. GRADUATED Sugar,
&lOO. A. & Z. Tea Co.

A piano is a gift to the
whole family. Your selec-
ton delivered any time.
Jesse French Piano and Or
gan Co.
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ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE JEFFERSON.
AT THE BiJou.

Saturday matinee an5 night-"The
Jewel of Asia"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-23

= All the week, with matinees Tues 4
= day, Thursday and Saturday-"The 4
= Two Little Waits" 4
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-23

Phone McVay for your
Christmas WHISTLES. Prompt
delivery. Bell Phone $40,
Peoples 9O5.
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T. o. Smith, Culpepper Exum, G. B. Nc
Cormaek, w. p. G. Harding, ErslNine
Ramsay. NJ V. Joseph Frank Nelson
Jr., James Bowron, w. r. Brown, George
R. Ward, w. M. Drennen, w. N. Ma
lone, John l.. Parker, w. d. Nesbitt
John II. Frye, ]. M. Wilson, o. w. Tn
derwood, Simon Klotz DR.. Cunningham
Wilson, r. H. Cabaniss #. w. Dixon,
Henry Gray, Ross c. Smith. L. SEWER
c. W. Unord, F. II. Lathrop, Louis Mi
nor T. T. Hillman, Chapel Cory. G. w.
cruikshank Sterling A. Wood, J. O..
Thompson"
The following letter was sent to each
member of the committee yesterday:
Dear Sir:
You have been appointed a member
of the committee appointed to invite
President Roosevelt to visit Birmingham.
Please let me know whether you will be
able to go to Washington at the time
fixed. January 5. as it is necessary to
notify the President s 2ecretary of the
number which will attend.
with best wishes, 7 am.
Yours truly, ]. B. BABB
Secretary"
The fact that the President has fixed
the date for receiving the full committee
on invitation is taken to mean that he
will visit Birmingham.
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Temperature and precipitation as report
ed by the weather bureau for selected
southern stations during "a hours ending
a. m. Precip-
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A Waterman Self-f1lling
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Stationery Co.
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DR.. SteeIe's Tribute.

JUST RECEIVED
A fresh supply of Mullane's
Taffies and Bon Bons. Hous-
mans Pharmacy, corner Sd
avenue and 10th street.
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The strength OF a bank Is in its
individual loans"
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eovERNME EMIT POSITIONS.

W. A. MITCHELL. Observer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
THE THEATERS

This is Madame Adelaide Hermann, the widow of Hermann the Great, and Nike him an adept in the myster- ies of legerdemain and illusion. Mime Hermann congresses into less than half an hour much Of the small work and several of the illusions that made her late husband the master magician of the world. forming an entertainment that for real interest and pleasing novelty is unsurpassed One illusion in particular that Mad ame Hermann presents. which is known as ''the aerial sleeping beauty" is a remarkable one, defying detection as to the means by. which it is accomplished. The act is a beautifully dressed one and with so beautiful woman as Madame Herr mann to present it is of exceptional attractiveness. The comedy parts of the bill have been carefully looked after by MT PoH and they present a wealth of most acceptable features. Among those to contribute are John son and Wells in & refined singing turn. Lew Bloom and Jane Cooper in "A Picture From Life" Wyman and Gardner. the Fleury Trio, the Kumins Trio, Jeanee and Ellsworth, and the electrograph. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 cents, ladies 10.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS

Mrs Therault and her family, with the exception of one or two of the chil- dren, expect to move to Three Rivers, Canada, in the near future. They are already acquainted with that place and have most of their relatives living there. b. '- 5'
 H. W. Butterfield had the misfor- tune to cut his left hand quite badly yesterday while working on a circular saw for Henry Warner
 Mrs Hotchkiss of Bridgeport who has been spending about week at the home of her father, Seymour Smith, returned to-day.
 Walter Huxley has again entered the employ of the Oakville Go. ..- ...
 The Mutual Aid society recently formed at the pin factory is said to be gaining a large membership, already over POO having joined it. George Wood, the plumber, has been working in Cheshire during the last couple of weeks on station No of the Connecticut Railway and Lighting Go.
 George A. Smith, the American cor respondent. is on the sick list. His trouble. however, is not believed to be of a serious nature. R. W. Hard, the former Oakville meat dealer, who recently bought the West Side meat market, Waterbury. in partnership with MT Sipperly, re. ports having a quite satisfactory trade there.
 l Miss Abbie Moshier of Stratford is staying at her sisters, Mrs George A Smiths, for about week. James John and his family. who ar rived here from England some little time ago, and had since been staying l at the home of Mrs Johns brother Jacob Gale. have taken up their resi- dence in Waterbury.
 | l. Mackin, the newspaper boy, who has been quite sick with pneumonia during several weeks, has recovered 1 sufficiently to be out again.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27

delegate. No union man can kill an other union man. Nothing but peace and plenty. Then along comes his inn perial highness and says prisoner must be killed. Prisoner agrees with his hlghness that he ought to be killed None of the union men on the island can kill hlm, and they are all union men. Then his highness says he will kill him. Impossiblev' agree the band of unionists; you are not union man, and, therefore, cannot kill a union man." And by the persuasions of the comics the emperor is won. over, and everything ends happily.
 ::
 Illness as well as death in family has played havoc with many of the enterprises during the season. Clara BlOodgood was forced to leave her starring career for spell owing to the serious condition of her husband and Ida Conquest took her place on the Pacific coast. Annie Russell was compelled to absent herself from the stage and thereby cancel several nights owing to the death of her mother, which occurred at Short Hills, N. J.s in January. The death of Paula Edwardes' brother brought the en- gagement of Winsome Winnie to an abrupt end at the Casino. The slight illness of Maude Adams affected a weeks engagement through New Eng land, where. the advance sale was something gigantic. Virginia Earl lost her mother during her tour in Canada and Grace Belmont had to take her place in Sergeant Kitty. The Knickerbocker Theatre had to be closed all last week owing to Viola Aliens illness, while Julia Marlowe's indisposition caused her to abruptly terminate tour in the height of the season.
 .-- -.... :ll: ... .@4,
 Wilton Lackaye is pronounced Anglophobe, although he has many friends among the English actors. One of them is w. l.. Abingdon, who sailed for the British Isles yesterday, after having been in this country for more than a year. During this period he played several months with Lackaye in "The Frisky Mrs Johnson" Abing- don and Lackaye first met in London, being introduced to each other ill the Eccentric club. The English actor had been informed of the others anti English views. but nevertheless Abing- don invited Lackaye to have drink, and, when the American called for rye whiskey and ginger ale, his host took the bull by the horns and remarked: "I believe I'll have Scotch and soda if you'll excuse my being English ''I'll not only excuse you," responded Lackaye benevolently, ''but I'll go further than that and sympathize With you. I quite appreciate that it is yn7I misfortune and not ! your fault ~ Charley Hawtrey is another friend ol Lackaye's. The English actor recent ly came up to the American in a group at the Lambs club and. shaping him on the shoulder, said jocosely: Lack. ave. I hear that you are wit Would YOU mind saying something clever? ssWhat would be the use?' Lackaye retorted. You wouldn't understand
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
The Southerner's Problem.

In the March number of McOlure's Magazine, Thomas Nelson Page takes up the discussion of 'The Negro as The Southerner's Problem" in the first of a series of three papers to be published from his pen on the subject
 In this opening article Mir Page refers to the aroused and widespread public interest in the problem and briefly and effectively states the case, emphasiz- ing the need Of fuller and clearer un- derstanding of 1t as prerequisite to solution MT Page gives a condensed historical sketch of slavery in the United States. He places the respon- sibility for the inception of the insti- tuition jointly upon north and south, and attributes its growth in the south and failure in the north solely to economic reasons. Indeed, after the institution itself became obsolete i'll the north 1t was many years before there was any perceptible growth of anti-slavery sentiment there. Two in- teresting facts illustrating the seeming ly anomalous positions of the two To- calities are cited, when in 1882, Vir- ginia came within one vote of abolish ing slavery within her borders, and when, in 1885, William Lloyd Garrison was mobbed in the streets of Boston for his anti-slavery utterances.
 en came "Uncle Toms Cabin" which MT Page states "did more ,Aan any one thing to precipitate the war. It aroused and crystalfzed the feeling against the south and slavery through" out the world, and, MT Page believes, unjustlS and inaccurately. Condi- tions following during the days of civil strife and immediately thereafter are described in most interesting manner. and the close relationship, somewhat feudal or possibly clannish, existing between the two races, is de- fined. Mir Pages succeeding articles on this subject, especially his conclu- sionea VIII ha RWaitsd With 3nterest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
WATERFOWL J0TTINGS
Frederick Hannon May Be Able t,
 Resume Work Next Week.

Frederick Hannon May Be Able to
 Resume Work Next Week. ,.
 Frederick Hannon, who fell from his engine a few weeks ago and was se- verely injured, has recovered and will resume his duties next week. A.. sts..e
 Miss Batson, a former school teacher here, is visiting at Charles Lock woods.
 The firemen will hold their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, March i, at 8 o'clock. ,-'..
 Mrs James B. Woolson is quite i'll Dr Loveland is attending her.
 Miss Booth of Roxbury, who is wis, iting at Thomas Gees, is under the doctors care. 57 James Collins, who sprained his an kIe while stepping from the cars. is able to be around on crutches. The habit that some people have of jump ing from the cars while they are ir motion will sooner or later result 'n 8 more serious accident. .st
 The entertainment and supper at the Congregational church last evening was well attended. 4 ..@e. ls#.,,s ~.3
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-02-27
FAYETTEVILLE.

Ladies of St Paul's Church Held Sale
 This Afternoon.
 The ladies Of St PauPs churct held a sale of domestic bakery this afternoon from 2:3O to 5:3O, in the Wa ,terville drug store.
 Albert Thicket has resigned his posi- ton with the American Pin Co and is going into the bakery business in the near future.
 Albert Lane of the Welch Hosiery Go is confined to his home with the grip. ,.s-. .vf>.. 5..- ..st..... Mrs H. A. Tullar, who has been quite i'll at her home on Williams street, is reported much improved
 Mrs Joseph Haxton is visiting with her parents in SoIthington. dtal, 52
 The Rev Andrew .Traynor and >lev J. M. O'Reardon are the guests of Rev M. J. Traynor. t ......ss.
 Regular services at St Michaeps church tomorrow morning at Il o'clock; Sunday school at 12 o'clock.
 Regular services at St PauEs chapel tomorrow. Morning services at 1O:3O Sunday school at 12 o'clock, evening service at 7 o'clock. The Rev J. A. Stansfeld will off1ciate. 2@1