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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
MANY FOREIGNERS
BECOME CITIZENS
EIGHT MEN TOOK THE OATH OF
ALLEGIANCE YEsTERDAY-oTH.
ERs DECLARE INTENTIONS.
LAW REGARDING FOREIGNERS.

In view Of the approaching democratic
primary election there has been a rush
of foreigners to the courts to secure natu-
radiation papers and become full fiedged
voting citizens of the United States and
Jefferson county. Yesterday seven citi-
zens were created by Judge Ferguson and
all OF them can Vote They took the pre-
caution to pay their poll tax and now
having been declared citizens they can be
registered as provided by law. The men
who took the oath OF allegiance to the
United States yesterday were James Fl.
Davidson, David Hall. Gilbert Muir, Dill
Ion Gibson, Nell Mullen, James Balm and
John Gibson, all of Great Britain. and
Louis Oliver of France
There were several who made a declara-
ton of intention to become citizens yes
terday but 1t will be some time before
they are voters. Under the law foreign
er who came to the United States before
he was II years of age can file his decla-
ration and have the papers issued at the
same time but II he Is p years old before
leaving his native country he has to file
his declaration of intention and then az
ter two years he Is entitled to become
naturaiized
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
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. Readers May Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
INTEREST IN THE
COMING DEBATE
PARTY TO GO TO NEW DECATUR
TO HEAR CONFER AND SMITH.
CANDIDATES FOR DELEGATES
AT LARGE.

There was very little doing among tho
politicians yesterday, and about the only
announcement of interest was that by the
friends Of General Charles M. Shelley,
who want him to go as a delegate to the
national convention at st. Louis from
the state at large. This makes three
candidates in the field for this honor so
far, the other two being General Rufus
N Rhodes and Colonel Edward L. Rus
sell, of Mobile. 1t seems to be the con-
sensus of local opinion that all three of
these candidates will be elected. 1t is
said that Major w. w. Screws of Mont
gomery will announce.
There are to be two delegates from each
congressional district and four from the
state at large. all to be selected by the
democratic state convention at Mont
gomery.
Men in public and private life are look
ing forward with great interest to the
coming debate between B. b. Conner and
John " Smith on the issues in the rail-
road commission campaign next Friday
at Decatur The debate will begin at 5
O. clock at night and a large party win
likely go from Birmingham to witness
the opening of hostilities.
III. c. Miller, candidate for county treas
urer VINO has been SICK in bed for several
days. was able to be up yesterday and
Though a little the worse FOR wear, spent
several hours talking to his friends at
the court house.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
SUNDAY SCHOOL INSTITUTE
VIII Meet Tomorrow and Tuesday at
First Presbyterian Church.

The Jefferson County Sunday School In
stitute will meet tomorrow and Tuesday
in the First Presbyterian church, and
the meeting is expected to be very inter-
esting and instructive. The members of
the Primary union have charge of the
programme and 1t Is said they have ar
ranged 1t most successfully.
The programme Is as follows:
300-Devotional, DR.. Stage.
3:10-Primary Teaching, It's Essentials,
Miss Kennedy.
3:3o-Teacher Training, Judge Carthel.
4O0-Beginners' Course Miss Williams.
S::-Devotional, DIR. Riddick.
8:1o-Decision Day, Judge Carthel.
S3O-Children's Rights, Miss Snyder.
10:00-Devotional. Rev. A. r. Moore.
10 :10-Lesson Construction, Judge Car
thel
10:40-The Value Of Music in Child
Training, Mrs. McCally.
11:10-Junior Teaching, It's Essentials,
Miss Kennedy.
3:00-Devotional. Rev. Bryan.
S:10-Lesson Construction, Miss KEN
nedy.
S:40-The Best Method of Studying the
Bible, DR.. l. d. Steele.
4:10-The Value of Stories in Child
Training, Miss Kennedy
8:00-Devo1onal, DIR. Handy.
S:10-Child Training, Miss Kennedy
s:40-Hpme Cooperation, Judge Carthel
Adjournment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
PROBATION NEGRO
STEALS JEWELRY
FLOYD JOHNSON, A LITTLE Me-
GRO, WAS GIVEN A CHANCE TO
REFORM, BUT FAILED TO USE
1T.

Floyd johnson, one of Judge Feagin' s
probation negroes, was yesterday arrest
ed by Policemen Baker and Eledge on a
charge of grand larceny, and 1t is prob
able that Judge Feagin will send him to
the big rock" tomorrow when the trial
is called.
The little negro made a pltiful plea
when he was tried about two weeks ago,
and said II he were given home and a
place to stay, he would be a good boy and
not get into trouble. Friday night he was
taken to the Carrie Tuggle Industrial
school and turned over to the matron
to aid her about the place.
He was given new clothing, a comforta-
BILE place to sleep and everything that
he could desire, but bright and early Sat.
urday morning he stole handsome gold
watch and chain, and left as hard as his
legs would carry him.
The little negro had not been In the
city half an hour when the policemen ar
rested him on description that had beer
furnished them, and in a few minutes
afterwards they had recovered the watch
and the chain.
The boy failed to find about SIS which
Carrie Tuggle had wrapped in a piece OF
paper in the drawer from which he stole
the watch and chain.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
JAPANESE GOVERNMENT
NAMES THE CONDITIONS.

Paris February 13.-The Japanese lega-
ton today gave out the text of a lengthy
cable message from Toxic defining
Japan's attitude towards the neutrality
of China. 1t says China should observe
strict neutrality and lays down the for
lowing principles:
l. The belligerents are morally bound to
reduce to a minimum the seat of war. To
this end. the war operations should be
geographically limited.
2. The number of belligerent powers
should be reduced as much as possible.
and the war should be confined to Japan
and Russia in order to prevent general
conflict.
3. 1t is of the utmost importance that
order be preserved throughout the in
terror of China and at the treaty ports.
Therefore Japan has instructed her min
lister at Pekin to urge upon Prince Ching
that China serupulously observe neutral
ity, maintain order and refrain from fur
nishing supplies to the belligerents. China
should also keep sufficient garrisons at
Shan Hal Kwan and other strategic
points to prevent a breach of neutrality.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
DEATH OF JOHN c. FOX.
A Well Known Citizen Passes Away.
Was Member of Police Force.

John G. Fox member of the Birming-
ham police force, died last night at the
Hillman hospital from complication of
diseases. The funeral services will be
conducted this afternoon at 8 o'clock
from his residence on Avenue and FIJI
teenth street, and the interment will be
in Oak Hill cemetery.
The deceased was 81 years old, and was
the brother of d. ]. and w. T. Fox. of
Fox Sons & Smith company. Besides his
two brothers, he leaves widow and five
children.
Chief Wier and Lieut., Hagood will ap-
point pail bearers this morning from the
police force, and a large number of the
policemen will attend the funeral The
services will be conducted by the Rev.
Frank Wier.
The deceased had not been on the force
for more than three months but during
that time he had shown himself to be a
good officer, and had won the respect of
his brother officers and also of his chief.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
HAY HAS WON ANOTHER
BIG DIPLOMATIC TRIUMPH
Continued from First Paqe)


here, called at the state department to-
day and formally notified Secretary Hay
that the emperor of China had issued a
proclamation of neutrality. The minis
ter's cablegram contained the further In
formation that in issuing this proclama-
ton had in the strongest terms enjoined
upon viceroys and the governors of the
provinces to adopt every precaution for
the protection of foreign life and property
In their respective territories.
The Japanese minister. Mr.. Takihira,
also called at the state department. He
bore with him a telegram received from
the Japanese minister of foreign affairs
dated today and reading as follows:
His majesty the emperor having been
greatly affected to learn of the great
confiagration which recently occurred in
Baltimore, commands me to convey to the
President his expression of deep condo
lence and sympathy with the people of
that city
The minister had no news touching the
progress of the campaign in the east.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
sTEELE-SMITH CO.
Dressmaking Department Has Beer
Added to This Popular Store.

The Steele-Smith Dry Goods company,
already doing a large business, has found
It necessary to enlarge, by adding dress
making department to their popular store.
This department will be In charge of Mrs.
]. c. Johnston. who is perhaps the best
equipped dressmaker In the city. The
dress goods department will be in charge
of Mr. Goetsch, a gentleman who has had
twelve years. experience in the large
cities of the east, and is thoroughly up
in his business. The Steele-Smith store
has become byword in Birmingham and
the ladies', no doubt, will be glad to know
they can get what they want in the dress
goods line at this poular store instead of
being inconvenienced by sending off for
their dresses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14

Pain or dull ache in the back is unmis-
taxable evidence of kidney trouble. 1t Is
Natures timely warning to show you
that the track of health is not clear.
II these danger signals are unheeded,
more serious results are sure to follow:
Brights disease, which is the worst form
of kidney trouble. may steal upon you.
The mild and the extraordinary effect
of the world-famous kidney and bladder
remedy. DIR. Kimers Swamp-Root' is
soon realized. 1t stands the highest for
its wonderful cures of the most distress
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and you may have sample bottle free,
by mall
GentIemen-l attribute my present
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back. Your great remedy, Swamp.
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3. n. chalker, Chief of Police,
Ozark, Ala.
Lame back is only one symptom of kid
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headache, dizziness, sleeplessness, ner-
vousness, irregular heart beating, rheum-
atism, bloating, irritability. wornout feel
ing. lack of ambition, loss of flesh, sallow
complexion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
Red Cross Work Authorized.

Washington, February 13.-It was
decided today by the executive com
mittee of the American National Red
Cross to authorize those who applied
to engage in Red Cross work in the
Russo-Japanese war to effect such or
ganization for the purpose as may be
practicable with the sanction of the
committees and such support as might
be available Among those who have
made application are two prominent
business men,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
oWENToN COLLEGE.
The EumenIan Society Has Debate
on Socialism.

The regular meeting of the Eumenian
Literary society Of Owenton college was
held in their hall Friday afternoon, and a
very interesting programme was rendered
as follows:
Declamatlon-R. B. Hays.
News of the Week-W Y. Peteet
Debate-"Resolved that socialism would
be a benefit to the people of the United
States" Affirmative, Truman Gabbert,
Marvin Dinsmore, w. c. Rowe; negative,
r. L. Mcdonald, w. q. Castor, d. c..
McNutt.
The decision was rendered in favor of
the negative.
There will be an entertainment in the
college chapel Friday. February 10. given
by the Pollock-Stevens institute for the
benefit of the society. The public is in
vited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
CONSOLIDATED SHOWS.
Colonel Fisk VIII Open Here Tomor-
row fternoon-HilIman Hospital.

Col l.. NJ. Fisk. one of the best known
midway men in the country, has consoli-
dated his various shows, and win open
tomorrow afternoon on the lot between
Fifteenth and sixteenth streets on Sec
ond avenue.
The colonel Is we'll known In Birming-
ham. as he has been here with a show
nearly every year for the past two de-
cades He claims that this year he has
the greatest aggregation that he has
ever had, and that the people will get one
OF the best shows in the business.
During the two weeks Col. Fisk will
give one days proceeds to the Hillman
hospital fund.- one to the Vulcan fund,
and one to each of the fremens' and po-
licemens associations.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
JEWELRY AUCTION.
Brombers's Store Crowded Every Day.
Sales Are Enormous.

The auction sale at F. w. Brombergs
jewelry store, which began last Wednes-
day, has progressed with great satisfac-
ton. The sales have been enormous. Mr..
Bromberg is selling out a portion of his
stock previous to remodeling his store.
and the place has been crowded at every
sale.
Col. ]. d. Lewis is the auctioneer, and
ne is proving most successful. There are
two sales daily, one at 10 o'clock and the
other at 80 o'clock Seats are reserved
for ladies, and although the store is al
ways crowded. there is never any incon-
yenience-
The sale tomorrow promises to be very
large.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
RESOLUTION CAUSES ROW.
Indiana Republicans VIII Not Assure
Roosevelt of Support.

Evansville, Ind, February 13.-At
the meeting of the Indiana Lincoln
league here today a lively discussion
ensued over telegram to President
Roosevelt commenting his administra
tion and assuring him of the leagues
support in the coming national con
vention.
The telegram was sent after being
amended by striking out the pledge OF
support. The reasons for this act SET
set forth by the opposition are that the
Indiana Lincoln league should pledge
itself to no one when the state has
such excellent presidential timber, and
that Senator Hanna might yet be a
presidential factor.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
ouino's Friends at Work.

Washington, February 13.-Friends
of the Filipino insurgent leader, Gen.
Thomas A. Quino, who was convicted
of numbering American prisoners, and
was given life sentence, are bringing
pressure at the war department to OBJ
tain his release. Among those who
have addressed the department in his
behalf is Brig Gen. Frederick D. Grant.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
PASSENGERS sTAMPEDED.
Panic Caused BY the Appearance of
Man With Smallpox.

Huntsville, February 10. = (Special.)-
The passengers in the waiting rooms OF
the Southern depot were stampeded yes
terday by the appearance among them
of A. j. Marcrum of Decatur with
fully developed case of smallpox.
A panic ensued and Health Officer
Wheeler was hastily summoned The
man was locked in a waiting room to
await the ambulance that took him to tho
smallpox hospital
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
BOILER ExPLooEs.
Two Men Are Injured, But Will Prob
ably Recover.

Ironaton. February 13.-tSpecial) mo. 3
ore washer boiler blew up this morning at
o'clock seriously injuring Nell Cotton.
q white fireman. He Is still alive and the
doctors say he may recover. A negro.
John Grace, was struck by a brick from
the boiler. but 1t is thought he was not
seriously hurt.
The boiler was blown about 1000. The
cause of the explosion Is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
Real ESTATE TRANSFERS.

]. F. Smith and wife to Continental
Gin company, lot, l, block 2, Avondale
"a, S04.
Medorah A. Smith to w. o. J. Stern
enberg. bs acres in section ls. &. 300.
John NJ Smith and wife to G. r. Harsh
two lots in section 2; 81. zoe
j. H.. Montgomery to Claudia Waiting
ton. lot in East Lake; s., $50.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
Frances Willard Meeting.

There will be a meeting Of the Woman $
Christian Temperance association Tues
day evening at 7;45 o'clock at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. W. s.. Brown
The exercises will be commemorative OF
the birthday of Frances p. Willard. Each
member of the union is urged to be
present and invitations have been sent
the honorary members.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
THE PROJECTED CONSOLIDATION
Experts to Examine Properties of Bic
Corporations VIII Begin Tomorrow.

The officials of the Tennessee Coal.
Sheffield company and the Republic
company held a conference yesterday at
which four of the five experts appointed
to examine the properties of the three
companies with view to consolidation,
were present. The absent gentleman was
C. p Perrin of New York. He will arrive
tomorrow and the five--J. w. Worthing-
ton. Walter Moore, T. H. Aldrich, w. M.
Given and William Perrin will begin their
work without delay. This commission
will make an exhaustive examination of
coal and ore lands and will hardly be able
to make a report inside of six weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
VIII Engage In Fleet EvoIutIons.

Washington. February 13.-In re-
port to the navy department Rear Ad-
miral Parker, commanding the joint
fleets in the Caribbean sea, says the
vessels will assemble at Guantanamo
on February IL or Is and will engage
in feet evolutions. Shortly after
March l the ships will proceed to Pen
sacola for the regular target practice.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
Italy Is Favorable.

Rome. February 13-The Italian govern
ment is favorable to the note of Secretary
Hay concerning the territorial integrity
of China, but it is still negotiating with
other powers with the idea of arriving at
a general understanding. The discussion
seems to be as to whether Manchuria
shall be included in Chinese territory.
Even the Chinese declaration of neutral
ity Is not clear on that point
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
BARTENpERs' SMOKER.
Members Of the Union VIII Have So
claI Session Tonight.

The members of the Bartender's union
will give a smoker In Eagles hall, 213
North Nineteenth street, tonight at s
o'clock and an interesting programme
has been arranged for the guests. This
is one OF the regular social sessions given
by the bartenders every year and the
members of the union and their friends
have been looking forward to It. with
much interest While the committee on
entertainment will not announce their
programme 1t is understood several en-
PERTAINING speakers have been invited to
talk.
1t is expected that something like 1876
guests will be present
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14

Y. M. c. A.-The Rev. w. R. Moore.
pastor of the Christian church, will
speak at the meeting of the Y. M. G..
A. this afternoon at o'clock His
subject will be Quit Your Meanness. ;"
At o'clock the fellowship lunch will
be served and the topic for discussion
at this will be ''The Value of a Definite
Purpose" A number of the members
of the association will join in the dis
cussion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were is
sued yesterday: A. S. White of Ensey to
Miss Irene Mcdonald Thomas Dotson of
Bessemer to Miss Mary Jane Stagner; w.
G. Martin of Cardiff to Miss Berthea
Dickinson; Harve Hewes of Brookside to
Miss Alma Faust John Hoffman of Bir-
mingham to Miss Anna Reichwein; A. w.
Clark of Bessemer TO Miss V. v. Spear.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
FIRE INSURANCE.

Place your Insurance IN
old. strong and tested oom-
panies, such as the North
british & Mercantile Insur-
once Company and the Royal
Exchange Assurance.
CHICHESTERN& YANCEY,
Phones 6O6. Agents.
lib N. 2lst Street
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
VULCAN FUND IS
INCREASING DAILY
THE $4,000 MARK WAS PASSED YES
TERDAY-sEVERAL GOOD SIZED
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ON THE
IRON CAST BEGINS MONDAY.

A little over half the amount needed
by the Commercial club to pay for the
exhibit at St Louis has been raised. Yes
terday the 5000 mark was passed
The various committees will start out
again tomorrow morning and they will
attempt to get about $500 this week. Sew
eral of the members of the various COM
mittees have stated that they would give
considerable time this week to raising
the money:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
mrs wInsIow's SOOTHING svrun.

rhe best remedy for DIARRHOEA Sold
by druggists in every part Of the world.
BE sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow' 5
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 1t SOOTHES the
Child. sOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS
all PAIN, CURES WIND COLIC. and Is
twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14
oyster supper.

i The Ladies Aid Society of Fountain
Heights Methodist church, south, will
give an oyster supper Tuesday evening
February 1s, at the residence Of Mr.. W.
8. Clark 1874 Mamie avenue north.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14

Mardi Gras Ball.-The Ancient Or
der of Hibernians Of Jefferson county
will give a grand Mardi Gras ball at
knights of Columbus hall Tuesday
night Linnehan's orchestra has been
engaged.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-02-14

The Shriners.-Zamora Temple of
the Ancient Arabic Order of Mobiles of
the Mystic Shrine met last night in
their quarters in the Potter building.
There was large attendance to wit.
ness ceremonial work"