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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
COMMISSION READY
 TO MAKE A REPORT
EXPERTS HAVE FINISHED EXAM NATION OF THE PROPERTIES OF THE sLoss-sHEFFIELD, TEN NEssEE, AND REPUBLIC CO.'S.

The conn. ssion of experts appointed some lime ago to inspect the properties of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company, the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company and the Republic Iron and Steel company with view to consolida- tion have completed their final report and it is to be submitted to the corpora tions this morning at 10 o'clock.
 Just what the report contains has not been made public and 1t is understood that it will not for some time. It Is understood. however, that no recommen- dations are made in it. Walter Moore, T. H. Aldrich. c. P. Perrin, J. W. worth1ng- ton and ". M. Givens composed the commission
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28

the Ohio supreme court, when he was twenty-one years of age. Like all other Queen and Crescent people, MT Johnston is a great believer in the Birmingham district.
 Mir Johnston came down to Birming- ham to see how Artist Freeman was get ting along on his map of the system, which is being placed on the large plate glass window in the office of Travelling Passenger Agent A. B. Freeman in the Woodward building. This sign which is similar to one recently completed at the city passenger office In Cincinnati. will cost about s200. Large crowds watch MT Freeman at work every day.
 MT. Johnston stopped over In Chatta. nooga en route to Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
JUST EIGHT MILES AN HOUR.
Chief Wier Will Enforce Law Against
 Fast Automobiing.

Chief Wier announces that the city or Ginance against automobile speeding will be rigidly enforced, beginning today at noon This action will be taken as a re- suit of many complaints that have been made to the police department by citizens who claim that owners of automobiles are greatly exceeding the speed limit.
 The city ordinance specifics that motor cars can be run through the city at a speed not exceeding miles an hour. This was agreed to by the automobilists pro- vided the city would not make the speed limit six miles an hour, as was first in tended
 officers will be instructed to arrest all persons violating the ordinance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
AVONDALE MAN OWNER OF
 HISTORIC WALKING CANE

seenoeo 10 the hos son. Capt. William Bennett. who was an illustrious soldier in the civil war and who afterwards be- came a captain in the regular army.
 When Mir. Bailey, the nresent owner, was F years old be came into the pos session of the stick from his mother and other children of William Bennett, with the request that he keep same and at his death to give same to some heir of the family. This was forty-elght years ago. MT. Bailey has been offered a good sum of money for the stick, but of course has declined all offers. Mr. Bailey is a well educated and refined gentleman of the old school and takes pride in referring to the sturdy and patriotic stock from which he descended. He has been af nicted for years with paralysis an.. is un- able to work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
RAILROAD WORLD.

W. B. Johnston. advertising manager for the Queen and Crescent route spent yesterday in Birmingham. This is the first visit Mr. Johnston has made to Bir- mlngham for a year. He returned home last night
 Mir Johnston has been with the Queen and Crescent route for two years and although he Is a young man he is well known In railroad circles, and is quite popular. Previous to entering the railroad world Mr. Johnston was an attorney at law, having been admitted to the bar by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoRERs.
On Tuesday, June 7, They Will Dis.
 cuss the Junior Work.

 On Tuesday June ', the Jefferson coun- ty local union will hold their monthly meeting in the First Presbyterian church, Avondale The meeting will be a junior Christian endeavor rally, as the junior department of the work is to be discussed by the junior superintendents of the union
 Since the state convention four junior societies have been organized, and the or ganization of others is expected soon. The meeting will begin promptly at 8 o'clock, and the programme which fol- lows was the work of the First Christian society
 Devotional, the Rev. ". A. Daniel, Avondale.
 Special music.
 Symposium.
 Subject, Social Committee" Leader. Professor Taylor. Special music.
 Junior c. E. Work" MT. H. Galt Brax- ton, leader.
 Business
 Mizpah.
 All junior superintendents and chairmen of social committees are expected to take Iart in two minutes talks. If you cannot be present, have a sub stitute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
LITTLE OPPOSITION
 TO INCREASE TAX
IT IS EVIDENT THAT ISSUE OF BONDS FOR NEW COURT HOUSE AND TAX FOR scHooLs WILL
 -sl4s BE ENDORSED.

There is very little opposition to the movement authorizing the board of rev enue to issue bonds to the amount of S1O0,OO0 for the purpose of erecting a building to be used as an annex for the courthouse On June % the special cleo ton will be held to determine whether or not the authority shall be given the board to sell the bonds. The only place where there Is any opposition to the movement is said to be at Bessemer and this 1t is said does not amount to much
 The local taxation election for public schools will also be held on June 20 and the success of this issue at the polls is now assured beyond doubt From all over the county, reports are being received by the campaign committee to the effect there Is little or no opposition to the issue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28

A. J. Meadar. editor of the Avondale Budget, writes an interesting story of an unique walking stick owned by William J. Bailey of that place. Mir Bailey Is a great grandson of Reuben Bennett. a patriot of the revolutionary war, and the walking stick which has been handed down as an heirloom to the family.
 This stick has quite an interesting his- tory. Reuben Bennett who. as stated, was a soldier under General Greene during the struggle for liberty, was the first owner of the stick in 17s4 While fishing in the swamps of the Puclu river in Lan- caster county, s. C., near Camden, he took a water oak rail and cut out walk Ing stick. In shape it is an octahedral frustum of a pyramid with the head round, a style which was in vogue at that time. Upon his death the stick was de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
BLOCTON TROUBLE
 HAS BEEN SETTLED
SECRETARY CLEMO OF MINERS UNION SAYS THE MEN WILL RE- TURN TO WORK NEXT MONDAY. MEETING HELD THURSDAY.

Secretary Treasurer J. l.. Clemo of Dis trict No. 20 United Mine Workers of America has been advised that the trou- ble which has existed at Blocton recent ly has about been settled. A meeting was held there Thursday night and 1t is said as a result all of the men are to return to work Monday.
 The action of the mine workers in de- cding to return to work is the result of the resolutions passed by the district board at it's meeting Saturday, which resolutions advised the men to return to work pending settlement of all differ ence with the officials of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
c. A. BOWERS IS SHOT.
Pistol Dropped From Pocket and Was
 Dischareed-Has Little Chance.

C. A. Bowers. age 25 years, was ac- cidently and probably fatally shot early yesterday morning at his home on Ave- nue G and Twenty-ninth street. The young man states that he was prepar- ing to go on fishing trip and while gathering up is effects, a pistol fell out of one of his coat pockets and was dis- charged, the bullet entering just above the heart. It is believed the bullet punct- ured the left lung. Dr. J. c. LeGrande was immediately summoned and the young man was carried to St. Vincent's hospital for treatment. At the hospital last night it was stated that he had but little chance to recover from the injury
 He is son of Thomas H. Bowers, who conducts a saloon on Avenue c and Twenty-third street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
STUDENTS SEE THE DISTRICT.
pr. William Dudley Brings Vanderbilt
 Class Here for Instruction.

Dr. William l.. Dudley. a member of the faculty of Vanderbilt university. accom- panied by his class In metallurgy, is reg istered at the Hillman. The party came to Birmingham for the purpose of making a thorough inspection of the district, and will remain several days. The students composing the party are J. T. McGilt. Gordon, Chaprell, Boddie. Dunbar. Creighton, Cherry, Lipscomb. Roth. Reynolds. Weldon and Mortz.
 Yesterday morning the sloss furnace near Avondale and North Birmingham were visited, and at noon the party took car for Ensley where the steel plant. the rod mill and other industries were inspected. Today will be spent at Besse- mer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
John L. Brake on Trial.

The case of John L. Brake, Jr., is Still on trial before jury in the first division of the criminal court. The defendant is charged with killing Dr. Thomas Gibbs at Warrior by shooting him with a shotgun. A large number of witnesses have been examined, and on account of the prominence of all of the parties concerned there has been a great deal of interest mani fested in the case. The taking of tes- timony will probably be concluded this morning and then the arguments are to be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28

J. IT. and J. w. Dean have given the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany an option on the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter, the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter, and a rart of the northeast quarter of the north. west quarter of section 27, township 16, range 2 west, and twenty-four acres in the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter, and the northeast quarter Of the northwest quarter of section 27 township IS, range west. the same to be good for sixty days. The price agreed upon in the option, which has been filed in the pro- bate court is $l0,0O0.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
FELL FROM A SCAFFOLD.
Two Painters Are Seriously Hurt
 While Working at East Lake.

While painting the roof of the merry- go-rund at East Lake yesterday morn- ing, George Wilson and Mir Bennett, painters well known in the vicinity, fell thirty-two feet from the top of scaf- fold on which they were standing to the floor beneath. Both men were seriously falling upon them.
 MT. Wilson's left leg was crushed in several places end he was injured inter rally. Mir. Bennett's left arm was crushed and he received other injuries
 The injured men were given medical att tention at East Lake and were brought to Birmingham in Lige Loy's ambulance. They are both in a critical condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
oFFIcERo ARE ELECTED.
Clio Literary Society Met Yesterda,
 at the High School.

At the meeting of the Clio Literary so- ciety of the Birmingham High school held yesterday afternoon officers were elected as follows:
 President-Miss Mildred Tynes
 Vice President-Miss Mary Cameron. Secretary-Miss Eugenie Johnston.
 Treasurer-Miss Margaret Weaver.
 Executive Committee-Miss Lucy Truss, chairman; Miss Jannette Smith
 Membership Committee-Miss Pauline Ballard. chairmaf1 Miss Helen Butter field. Miss Mona Sheppard.
 Critic--Miss Charlotte Gramham.
 Assistant Critic-Miss Katherine Fell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
Damage Suit on Trial.

The suit of John T. Knox vs. the Birmingham Mining and Construction company is on trial in the. circuit court, By agreement the case is be. ing tried by jury of eight men. Four members of the regular jury for the week were struck by the defendants attorney, and counsel for both sides then declded to try the case with a jury of eight men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
CIVIL SERVICE NATION.
On June 4 Candidates Will Be Exam
 ined for Clerks and Carriers.

The United States civil service com mission announces that on June ex- aminations will be held in Birming- ham for the positions of clerk and carrier in the postoffice service In cities containing less than 75,000 pop ulation there are two classes: Second class, $500 per annum, and third class, $500 per annum. The age limit is Is to 45 years.
 Information relative to these ex- animation will be furnished by $. D. Harris, secretary of the local ex- amining board, at the postoffice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
HEALTH CULTURE
 ILLUSTRATED LECTURE

Mrs. Emma II. Townsend, Corsicana Tex. Saturday, May 28. 8 D. m., Pollock stephens; admission free; gentlemen ladies and children cordially invited
 Mrs. Townsend's system is endorsed by Bishop w. w. Duncan, Lecturer John B. De Motte, Rev Homer T. Wilson. super ntendent Texas Colorado Chautauqua and hundreds of others restored by her health instruction.
 A weeks series of lessons will be given beginning Monday. May 30. at Pollock Stephens.
 Ladies' class 9:3O to II a. m.
 Gentlemen and ladies to 9:30 D. m.
 For terms apply to Miss Sue L. Davis, sO5 North 20th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
Will Lecture on Health Culture.

Mrs. Emma II. Townsend of Corsicana,
 Tex, will give an illustrated lecture on health culture this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Polloek-stephens institute Admis- sion will be free and the public is n- vited to be present. Mrs. Townsends 8 method of physical culture has been en- dorsed by many prominent people. She will give a weeks series of lectures be- ginning Monday, May 30, at the institute.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
The Vulcan Fund.

The Vulcan fund needs replenishing and a benefit entertainment will be given at the Bijou next Tuesday evening.
 Among those who will talSe part is Oma V. Fowler, until recently of the profess sional stage, who will on this occasion make his first appearance before Bir- mingham audience. MT. Fowler comes with most fiattering testimonials as to his ability as an entertainer, and will materially add to the pleasure of the evening"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
At the Bilou.

The matinee performance this afternoon and performance tonight will close the season at the Bijou. A very strong vaudeville bill has been the offering this week and it has proven good drawing card. The programme has been clean and entertaining. The midgets, the strong man and the Gold Dust Twins are novel fea- lures. The sale of seats indicates large houses for the matinee and night per- formances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers have been filed in the probate court: F. E. Vining to G. IT. Stevenson lots Nos. 13, 15, 15 and 1s in bleck No. sS, Bessemer, con sideration $4400
 Belle Moore and husband to R. F. Moore lot No. 1 in block No. 3 in J. c. Westbrooks' survey, consideration 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
ELECTION lo ORDERED.
Capt. Charles Ledbetter Will Probably
 Succeed Bankhead.

Captain and Adjutant J. T. Stoleley of lhe Third regiment, Alabama National guard has issued order for an election Tor major of the first battalion succeeding Major John H. Ban<head resigned. The Election will be held on June L, the of ieers participating in the same.
 Capt. Charles l.. Ledbetter Of the Bir- ningham Rifles will probably be elected major without opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
Theatre Company Organized.

The Jefferson Theatre company with a capital stock of s5OO0 filed articles of in- corporation in the probate court yester- day J. R. Smith. Jr., is the president of lhe company and c. J. Smith secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
Petitions in Bankruptcv.

The following petitions in bankruptcy have been filed:
 Peter Williams of Matt City, liabili- ties s9S. assets sl3s.
 Tom Parks of Lewisburg, liabilities s7a assets $40.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
Judoment for Plaintiff.

The suit of Alma F. Watkins vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, on trial in the circuit court, resulted in judgment for the plaintiff for $100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
John L, Raul, Jr.

The funeral of John L. Raul, Jr., the infant son of MT. and Mrs. John l.. kaul. will be held this afternoon at o'clock from the residence of Mrs. James B. Head, No. 1872 Tenth avenue. south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
,slsss Marriage Licenses Issued.

license to Charles II. Cox of Brookside and Miss Sallie Somerlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE BlJOu

} All the week, with matinees Tues <
 |, day, Thursday and Saturday-vaude- < , vile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
c. w. Cary.

c. w. Cary of Montevailo died yester- day afternoon at 445 o'clock of brights disease at Browns inlrmary. MT. Cary was 49 years of age and has been under treatment at the infrmary for about three weeks. He leaves wife at Montevallo and was q brother-in-law of T. s. Woods of Birmingham. The remains will be shipped to Monteyallo this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May 2-Forecast for Ala bama: Fair In north; showers and cool CT in the south portion Saturday; Sunday showers; light variable winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
Wesfher Condltlona.

Temperature and precipitation as re- ported by the weather bureau for select ed southern stations during "A hours end- Ing a. m.: Precip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
Weather Report.
Birmingham, Friday, M

Birmingham, Frlday' May zI The drought in this section was broken last night by showers, not only in this state but in the states to the west as far as Texas. The amount at Birming- ham was .23 inch; light amounts also fell in the central and southern DOT tions of Alabama. In the north rain fell in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illi- nois, Michigan, and the states of the plains.
 Slightly cooler weather prevails in northern Alabama, Tennessee, Arkansas thence northward to the lakes and east ward to the Atlantic, while warmer con- ditions are approaching from the north west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28

F. T. shaw Son, undertakers. u2 North Twentieth street Both phones g. 5-2S-4t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-28
Option on Land.

Clanton. Ala, May 27.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
IN NiEAsCRTAAf.
Resolutions Passed by the King :
Daughters on the Death Of
Ms. l.. 4. Oids.

The North Carolina Branch of the
International Order of the King
Daughters and Sons has sustained an
irreparable loss in the death of it's
State Recording Secretary, Mrs. Fred
A. Odds. Wise in council. faithful
and intelligent in the discharge of her
duties, genial and kind in association
with her co-laborers, she filed a
place in their hearts, and the work of
the order from which she will be
greatly missed. Her own brave spirit,
ever ready to Surmount obstacles,
must be our inspiration in this sad
hour of trial. and teach US to go for
ward as Christian soldiers, beneath
His banner true" Let us have al
ways abiding with US her noble ex-
ample of courage and charity. and
thus she Will still be our fellow work
er in the service of the King. Each
one oe US can offer the tribute of more
earnest, faithful and cheerful work,
in remembrance of her own life, and
fore, be it resolved;
First. That we say. Father. Thy
viii be DONE
Second. That we keep ever before
us the memory of her cOnsecrated
fife.
Third. That we extend to her be-
Teaved family and friends our sincere
sympathy IN their affection.
Fourth. That a copy of these resO-
| lutions be spread upon our minutes
| a copy sent to her family, and one
| to the newspapers for publication.
MRS. VIM. H. S. BURGWYN,
MRS. 7. II. BRIDGERS,
MISS EASDALE SHAW
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
JOHNSONIAN BOOK CLUB.
a Delightful Meeting Held With Mrs
a. l.. Andrews.

A most enjoyable meeting Of the
Johnson;an Bock Club was held ye1-
terday with Mrs. A. B. Andrews. This
was the first meeting Of the fall and
was an especially happy one. Mrs.
Andrews is the president OF the club.
Mrs. Joseph Blount Cheshire vice
president and Miss Kate Shipp the
secretary.
The guests of honor were Mrs. w. J,
Richards, of Henderson. and Mrs. 4,
S. Skinner. There We're present Misses
Bailey Dowd and Shipp, Mesdames
William J. Andrews. c. NJ. Busbee, j
B. Cheshire, III. w. Jackson, c. II
Johnson, A w. Knox, II. II. lewis, /.
McK. Pittenger, Charles Root and Y.
T.. Turner.
The club is now taking up studies in
Shakespeare, and the readers at the
meeting were Mrs. V. f. Turner and
Mrs. Charles Root whose papers We're
on THE England Of Shakespeare"
and Homes in England in Shakes
Peare'S Time"
Following the literary exercises de-
lightful refreshments were served. The
color scheme OF the beautiful dccoIa.
tons was buff and blue.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
E1XONEEATES HIS COMPANY.
Improving the Streets of Salisbury
Work on Salisbury Spencer
Railway.

Especial to News and Observer
Salisbury, n. c., Sept. 22.-Capt. M.
l.. Barker, of the Rowan Rifles, has
issued a statement generating the
company fro mthe charge of partici-
pating in the loOting of certain bust
ness houses in Reidsville last week.
A very rigid investigation was order
ed by Captain Barker and it was
found that the members of the Row
an company had none of the goods
alleged to have been taken.
The work Of rebuilding the streets
of Salisbury, for which purpose
$4,000 of bonds were voted one
year ago, IS now under way. Work
has also been resumed on the Sails
bury-Spencer Railway and about one
half OF ting track has already been
spiked
a movement is on foot at Spencer
for the organization OF a stock COM
pany for handling all kinds of build
ing material as We'll as running a
planning and saw mill for tha manu-
fdctUre of building, and the enter
prise IS = certainty.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-09-23
a Parker Song.
(Shelby Aurora.)
(Air nivip !

CAR DlNe.)
Written by a Cleveland County Re
publican.
Roosevelt parades at Oyster Bay
While Parker's out 2 making hay,
HOora y-Hooray--
Hooray for Parker!
When Roosey's out a. riding high
Parker is out a shocking rye,
Hooray-Hooray-
Hooray for Parker!
cheers for Parker!
Hooray-Hooray!
He'll take "old Sammy by the hand
snd lead us all to Canaan's land,
Hooray-Hooray-
Hocray-I1ooray for Parker!
Hooray-HoOray-
Hooray-Hooray FOR Parker!
Get on q move my honey,
March in the Parker throng,
Get up into the wagon
And sing the Parker song:
Still louder let your muse
Along the hedges ring,
AS you pat your foot for glory
And to Parker clinS!
F>oosevelt-he calls the farmer base
Prefers a negro in his place!
Hooray-Hooray-
Hooray for Parker!
He at his stable they have fed
But that someh0wS the way witt
Ted"
HOOray--EOoray-
HOOray for Parker!
CHORUS
Let those who sit astride the fence
Think UP awhile and use good sense,
HOUray-HOOray---
HCOray for Parker!
Say-don't you wish your offsprin
white?
Then plunge like h into the fight!
HooIay-3ooray--
Hooray for Parker.