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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-13
EN- ROUTE TO CHICAGO.
Prominent Alabama Republicans
Headed for National Convention.

number Of prominent republicans Of
Alabama were in Birmingham last night
EN- route to the national convention which
meets in Chicago June 81 There were
a sufficient number congregated at the
Hiliman as to suggest an informal cals-
Gus, but this was denied by all those
present. They were meeting by accident,
they said
Some interesting rumors we're heard,
however. Chief of these was talk to the
effect that the selection of Captain
Charles Scott as Alabam member of the
national committee will be stubbornly
contested. The names of w. r. Aldrich
and O. r. Hundley are mentioned as
probable opponents of Scott, who claims
the election on tho strength of the en-
dorsement by the recent state conven-
ton
Among those who were at the hotel
were Capt. Dlmmick, member of the nat
ional committee. w F. Aldrich, T. III.
Aldrich, ]. A. w. Smith. Julian Bing-
ham and number of others Captain
Dimmick will leave for Chicago this
morning to be present at the meeting Of
the national committee called for We'd
nesday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-13

Veterans in large numbers are passing
through Birmingham en- route to the re-
union which will be held In Nashville
this week. The first party passed through
Saturday. and yesterday numbers were
en- route from the southern portion of the
state and eastern Mississippi
The larger majority of the veterans WILL
however. leave here today about l O'clock
en- special train over the Louisville and
Nashville. which runs as the second sec
ton of No. 2. There will probably be sew
eral hundred veterans on No. 2 and on
tine second section.
The second section will come through
from Montgomery, and will run about an
hour behind the regular train. There will
be coaches attached here from Shreve-
port, Jasper, Meridian and other places.
and several coaches will be put on here
for the Birmingham. Ensley, Bessemer,
Woodlawn and East Lake veterans. There
will probably be about 100 from this dis
trict 1t is estimated that there will be
at least 1000 veterans from this state, and
majority of them will pass through
Birmingham.
Camp Hardee is sending thirteen dele
gates and a number of the members of
Brig Gen. John w. Bush's staff will also
60 The delegates to the reunion are B..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-13
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION.
Police Think They Have Caught the
Short Change Men.

Charles Norwood and H. T. Hand two
white mem. have been arrested by Police
men Patton and Burke on suspicion of
being the pair who have been short
changing number OF merchants in Bir-
bingham for some time past They are
also being held on suspicion that they
are wanted In Atlanta for more serious
charges than those Of which they are sus-
rected here.
The two men are thought to be the
PARTNERS of w. s. O'Shields, who was ar
rested Saturday night by Policeman Ward
for grand larceny of a watch. o'shields,
1t is said. has been identified as one of a
trio who has been short changing, and
the people who have been swindled will be
asked TO go to the city jail today and
see If they can identify either of the
other men.
At least half dozen schemes have been
worked around the city by short-change
men. They would make small purchase
and put down $40 bill to pay for 1t. In
some manner they would mix the change
up when II is being given them. and fire.
quently they succeeded in getting away
with several dollars each time. After they
were arrested last night, Policeman Burke
was told that they were wanted in At
lanta. and he entered that additional
charge in order to hold them until the
Atlanta authorities could be notified and
send an officer after the men IL they are
wanted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-13
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
BOUND FOR NASHVILLE

r. Roden. W. J. Miner. w. N. benson,
n. H. Sewan, P. NJ. Vance, ]. c. Drake,
]. f. Adams, w. r. Houghton, James II.
Fowlkes, e. A Wright, ~ H. Stanley,
d. c. Dunlap and c. K. Hickey. The Rev.
Mr.. Wright will not be able to attend and
has appointed Capt Frank P. o'Brien as
his alternate.
General Bush. accompanied by Col A.
c. oxford, his chief of staff Miss Sophie
wittichen. sponsor for the brigade and
Miss Mary Bradford, maid of honor,
will leave on the train this afternoon.
Among others who are also going are
Captain Bramlett J. Lawler Darby, ]. c.
Drake, Major John w. Johnston, DR.. ].
c. Alternately, commander OF Camp Har-
dee, T. A. Hamilton. R. H. Hagood and
Captain j. B. Francis.
The reunion will begin on Tuesday and
adjourn Thursday 1t is expected that
this will be one of the largest in the
history of the organization. Besides the
veterans, the sons of Confederate veter-
ans will also meet in Nashville.
Delegates to the reunion from the Ems
ley camp are w. Havis, l.. A. Wilson, ].
NJ. Reese. w. S. Buchanan, G. M. Foster,
Gilbert Sims and c. S. Scuff. Woodlawn,
Bessemer and East Lake will also send
delegations, which will leave today.
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TRADES COUNCIL MEETING.
Resolutions condemnine Governor
Peabody and Citizens Alliance.

The Birmingham Trades Council met in
regular semi-monthly session yesterday
afternoon at the Bricklayers' hall Pres
ident Bredburg was in the chair and the
attendance was one of the largest in the
history Of the council Resolutions were
adopted condemning in strong terms the
position of Governor Peabody Of Colorado
and the citizens alliance
Chairman Edward K. Smith Of the agi-
tation committee reported that he had
visited all locals affiliated ON special
agitation. in the interest of the local school
tax measure and found that they favored
1t and would vote for it.
J. II. E. Moslcy, chairman of the Typo
graphical committee, stated that D. f.
OShear had visited his local in the in
terest of the Western Federation of Min
ers and that his local had contributed
$25 for the miners
Miss Mary Coates, chairman of the Car
ment Workers local announced that ar
rangements had been perfected in her
local to give a trolley ride on June 3d.
and that members of the council and
friends We're invited to join them.
J. G. Cook Of local No. 81, Plumbers was
seated as delegate to fill the vacancy
of j. II. Barbour.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-13
ATTENDED MEETING
OF POLICE CHIEFS
WEIR BACK FROM ST. LOUIS
WHERE AZ TOOK PART IN CON-
vENTIoN OF HEADS OF POLICE
DEPARTMENTS.

Chief of Police w. Il. Wier returned
Yesterday from St Louis, where he had
been in attendance on the National AS
ISOLATION of Chiefs of Police of America.
The association has been in session for
about a week at the fair grounds and
this has been one of the largest and most
important meetings ever held.
While at the association meeting Chief
Wier made talk on criminal conditions
which was considered an able address.
In speaking of the meeting last night he
said:
This is the second convention of the
association | have attended, and it was
larger and more enthusiastic than the
one held last year in New Orleans. There
We're a large number of delegates from
all the principal cities in the country,
and the addresses and discussions were
very able. Listening to the views of the
various chiefs on criminals and the best
way to lessen crime is very interesting,
as well as instructive.
Naturally, the most important ques-
lions discussed was the lessening of crime
and the treatment Of criminals. The
various chiefs discussed the subjects
from their own points Of view and the
conditions under which they worked in
their respective cities,
Probation plans and reform schools Of
various kinds were also discussed at
length, and also several bills which the
chiefs desire passed through congress
looking to the better detection and appre-
hension Of criminals.
1--WE saw a great deal of the fair at
St Louis, and it is truly remarkable
aggregation of exhibits. We were en-
tertained on several occasions, and the
courtesies of the fair were extended to
US. This made our visit to st. Louis
very agreeable, and we thoroughly en-
joyed every hour.
"Of course Vulcan was one of the first
exhibits | looked for and it was even
more impressive than j had anticipated
The other chiefs were Impressed with the
statue, and | heard a number say 1t sur
passed, in typical way, any other exhibit
on the grounds. 1t occupies a command
ing place in the Mines and Metallurgy
building, and people seem to pay more
attention to 1t than any other exhibit
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MUSIC TEACHERS
WILL FORM ASSN
ALA. TEACHERS MEET TODAY AT
POLLOCK STEPHENS TO Or
CAME A STATE BODY-SEv-
ERAL CONCERTS ANNOUNCED.

The music teachers of Alabama will
meet In Birmingham today for the pur-
pose of organizing a State Music Teach
ers' association. similar to the assocfa-
ton that exist in most of the other
states. The business sessions will be held
in the assembly hall of the Pollock
Stephens institute. This evening a mis-
cellaneous concert will be given at Pol
lock- Stephens and another concert to-
morrow morning.
Tomorrow afternoon Mrs. Gussen will
give a piano recital at the Conservatory
of Music in compliment to the teachers
association. She will be assisted by
Mr.. Gussen, violin, and Miss Handley, ac-
companist. The conservatory programme
follows:
Sonata-Violin and Piano. op. 1s; first
movement, Allegroma nontroppo
49,. -..... $500. ..s...R- StauSs
Violin, Air, Gstring ..... Bach Wilhelny
Prize Song : 'Meistersinger"- Wagner
Piano, Etudes, G fiat major; G major
major ......... a....s... ........Pold'nf
Rnap1Sody ...... ...... 49,. BrahenS
Violin, Andante ct scherzo Caprice
Piano. Concert-Eminor, ........... Chopin.
Allegro Maestoso-Romnce Oarghetto)
Rondo (Vivace).
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BAPTISTS START A
NORTHSIDE CHURCH
Congregation Organized With
Impressive Services
MEETING HELD IN A TENT
Rev. Or. Dickinson Preached the Ser
mon-Rev. S. o. Y. Ray Elect
ed the Temporary Pastor.
Thlrty-fiVe Members.

Yesterday afternoon in the presence Of
congregation of people numbering over
500, a new Baptist church was organized
on the Northside. The services. which
were very impressive, were held under
the gospel tent on Sixteenth avenue,
North Highlands. The church starts with
a membership of thirty-ave. A commit
tee was appointed TO select a name which
will probably be the North Highlands
Baptist church.
The Rev. DR.. A. j. Dickinson, pastor Of
the First Baptist church. acted as mod
orator and preached an eloquent SER
mon. and the Rev. s o. Y. Ray. mission
airy evangelist of the Birmingham district,
acted as secretary. DR.. Dickinson preach
ed spirited sermon, taking as his text.
And l said also unto thee, that thou
art Peter. and upon this rock | will build
my church; and the gates of hell shall
not prevail against It" Matthew 18th
chapter and 18th verse. After the preach
er had concluded his discourse. he read
the covenant and the articles of faith
of the Baptist church.
The members Of the new church then
gathered around the pulpit and the hand
of fellowship was extended by the Chris
tan people present,
Representatives from the Baptist
churches Of Birmingham and most of the
Baptist ministers were in attendance.
After the organization was perfected and
the Rev. s. o. Y Ray had been called as
temporary pastor and J. Sullivan had
been named as clerk. talks were deliver
ed by the Rev. DIR. w. B. Crumpton,
secretary of the mission board of the
state; the Rev. ]. NJ, Shelburne, the Row.
w. s. Brown, the Rev. w s. Blackwell
der.
The new church has very bright pros
poets. A site on which to erect an edifice
has been donated and a considerable sum
has already been subscribed to the build
ing fund.
Yesterday afternoon the following com
mttees were appointed: One on tenn
porary place Of worship. one on new
building and one to select name for
the church. The sentiment of the congre-
/ cation seems to favor naming 1t the
North Highlands Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-13
FIRE SERVICE is
BEING IMPROVED
Chief MulIin Makes Changes in
Placing Apparatus
THE AOVAN TAGES CLAIMED
Changes at Headquarters Will Facili-
tate Getting Out the Apparatus.
Harvesting the Horses VIII
Ee Much Quicker.

Chief Mullin Of the fire department Is
making material changes in placing the
apparatus at headquarters in the city
hall Saturday the work was commenced.
and 1t is expected that 1t win require sew
eral days to complete the changes.
The first change was to place the aerial
truck in one Of the three stores which
face on Fourth avenue, adjoining the
fire department. This has been used for
some time for the coal supply wagon
and extra hose wagon. The truck has
been In the main fire hall.
The coal wagon and the extra hose
wagon have been moved into the main
quarters. The place for the chiefs bug
gy and horse has also been changed into
the store in front of the truck
In the new places, stalls have been ar
ranged for the truck horses and they are
now within a few feet of the harness
under which they spring when the alarm
is sent In. Under the old arrangement
the horses had to run about fifty feet
before they reached the harness. This,
to certain extent, was liable to democrat
ize the horses and at times to cause
trouble in getting them under the har-
ness properly.
Chief Mullin will probably alter the
arrangements of the stalls for the horses
that pull the chemical engine the hose
wagon and the big steamer In the main
hall. At present all the stalls are in the
rear, there being two rows of stalls across
the entire rear of the hall. The chief is
wagon horses near the front, so that the
horses will have only few feet to go
to get under harness, and also to bring
the stalls for the other horses forward
so they will be Immediately at the vari-
Gus pieces of apparatus to which they
are being driven.
Getting the horses nearer the appa-
ratus insures quicker Harvesting by pos
sibly a couple of seconds. Under the old
system the horses having to come Sc
far they some times get frisky and dc
not come under the harness promptly
opttidll9 Is llilS true VI IL new HoISt JUS
being broken in, and it makes 1t neces-
sary for the firemen to catch the horse
The stalls in the rear of the place will
be torn out, and this will allow more
room.
Recently the firemen at headquarteri
have had the pleasure of breaking in 9
pair of new horses. A powerful pair OF
black horses have been sent to the de-
partment on trial. and they were giver
to the crew of the hose wagon to break
They were rather skittish, and gave some
little trouble. When they become accus-
toned to the work and excitement of a
fire department house, they will make
fine horses, as they have speed and stay
ing ability. As yet they are very nervous,
and the tapping of the gong greatly ex-
cites them. They are gradually getting
used to things, and in a short time will be
regular members of the department.
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To Live Inside the Grounds
A Hotel With Accommodation for
Thousands Has Been Built at
the Worlds Fair
RATES TO SUIT EVERY PURSE.

ttft 20 ~ 0Oti Nv O'f0-
s The Louisiana Purchase Exposition on
the day its gates are thrown open to the
public will represent an aggregate cost of
$50, 100000. with fifty foreign countries and
every state and territory in the union par
ticipating. 1t will be by far the largest
universal exposition ever held in the
worlds history.
One of the unique features of the Expo
understanding that has never been
attempted before at any fair-is the oper-
alton of an immense hotel within the
grounds, and known as the Inside Inn.
1t Is situated in the southeast corner of
the grounds. two hundred feet above the
level OF the city, and is close to street
car lines, running directly to The Union
Railway station downtown The Intra-
mural railroad, inside the grounds, runs
by Its doors, and visitors can therefore
reach any point of interest in the FIX
position In short time.
The hotel is 400 feet wide by 800 feet
long. and has 2257 sleeping rooms and a
dining room and cafe seating $500 persons.
These rooms can be had on either the
American or European plan at rates as
reasonable as similar accommodations can
he obtained In any irst-class hotel in the
country. There are spacious parlors.
waiting rooms and bath rooms. and the
long wide verandas running around tbe
structure afford beautiful view of The
surroundings. The Cascade Gardens. the
Art Palace and other portions of the main
picture of the Exposition are not far
away.
The many state buildings are In close
proximity The Inside Inn, therefore. will
be a Mecca for thousands of visitors
seeking a quiet comfortable. cool re-
treat away from ''the maddening crowd
on the grounds. Friends will make this a
meeting place. and it will be popular also
for family reunions. The rates cover the
daily admission fee to the Fair, and the
guests of the Inside Inn will not be re-
quired to pay more so long as they are
registered. There are 500 rooms at s1.50
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-13
ACTIVE INTEREST
In THE Y. NJ. G. A.
DISCUSSION AT YESTERDAY AZ
TERNOON'S MEETING WAS ON
"WHAT KIND OF A CHRISTIAN
ARE your"

practical discussion on What Kind
OF Christian Are You?" was the fea-
ture of the four O'Clock meeting at the
Y M c. A. yesterday afternoon. Mr.
Wetmore and Mr.. McAllister, travelling
men. respectively of Boston and Texas
were the principal speakers.
These gentlemen have for years planned
their business trips so that they can be
together on Sundays and engage in some
kind Of Christian service. They are es-
pecially gifted in song. One sings tenor
and the other bass.
In yesterdays service they joined In
with the regular quartette, besides rem
dering several vocal DUETS. Their Chris
tian testimony was clear and edifying
What they had to say moved the audi
ence strongly. They declared that among
travelling men, who as a class are beset
with so many temptations the power to
live a Christian life could be found in
applying Christ as a personal savior
Miss Cunningham, who was expected
to sing, was unavoidably absent. to the
regret OF all present. The general song
service from the new hymn books wa
well up to the usual standard. The new
books are proving most useful and are
very popular. The scriptural readings in
the backs Of them are being used to great
advantage. One request for prayer from
an unconvefted man and numerous, ex-
pressions of desire for a better life
from protesting Christians were the onlv
visible results in spiritual advancement
manifested at this meeting. The Bible
classes met for thirty minutes at the
close of the gospel meeting. Maurice
Willows being absent c. w. Collins, Jr,
taught Mr.. Willows class along with his
own.
The fellowship lunch proved to bemost
enjoyable and 1t was well attended The
election of officers for the local division
of the Worlds Morning Watch was taken
up after the lunch was finished j. III.
Conkle was elected president and w. T..
c. Wales secretary-treasurer Several Of
the members testified to the helpfulness
Of keeping the morning watch.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-13
WELL KNOWN TENOR IS A
VICTIM OF SPONTANEOUSLY

Somnambulism played a funny prank on
Charlie Bell, the wen-known tenor
couple of nights ago. and as the result of
his slurnber troubles he Is nursing half
a dozen, more or less. serious injuries.
For some time Mr. Bell has been in the
employee of one of the undertakers on
Third avenue. and has been sleeping on
the second floor of one of the establish
ments. About o'clock Saturday morning
the other occupants of the room were
awakened by some one making a noise
in the room, and they were just In time TO
see scantily Iobed figure start down a
long fight of steps to the lower floor on a
run. AS the figure reached the landing
half way down it stumbled and rolled the
rest of the way down. Landing at the bot
tom the figure made out of the front door
at breakneck speed, and down the pave
ment For half block it ran, and was
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-13
AMERICAN VESSEL
MAY GO TO TURKEY
United States Aims to Secure Certain
Privileges for institutions
and Missions.

Washington, June 12.-one more of the
American men-of-war now. assembled in
Mediterranean waters, It is possible. after
their service at Tangier Is concluded, may
go as far east as Turkey. OFFICIALS de-
cline to say Just what the programme OF
the administration Is as to the future
movement OF the vessels in this regard,
but do say that the cruise In the Medi-
terranean of some of the vessels will be
extended eastward. and the inference is
given that they may touch at some Turk
lsh port
The United States Is aiming to secure
for certain institutions and missions in
Turkey the same privileges that the gov
eminent of that country grants to the
missionary and educational institutions of
ether countries.
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finally brought to halt in the front room
Of another undertaking establishment,
into which 1t had darted. 1t required con
siderable shaking and following to
awaken the figure but finally it regained
consciousness, and Charlie Bell started
back to his bed He had fallen down a
flight of stairs without being awakened.
None of his injuries are serious
In the meantime, while he was running
down the street the other occupants of
the room where he was sleeping, were
a very much wrought-up assortment Of
peeple. they have been in the undertake
ing business too long to believe in ghosts.
and they thought burglar would hardly
disrobe before making his rounds, and
thev were all feeling pretty scared when
Mr. Bell walked Imply up the steps, told
his story and relieved their minds. They
aided him to attend to his injuries, and
he spent the rest of the night in sleep.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-13
PASS THE LUX.
British Vessel Had Broken Cylinder
Head But Needed No Aid.

New York, June 1.-THE French lire
steamer LaGascogne, Captain Fourier.
from Havre, which arrived today, reports
that on June Il. in latitude Al .O5. north,
and longitude 6715. west. she passed the
British steamer Lux of London bound
from Shields to Philadelphia The steamer
signalled that she had broken her cylIn-
der head and wished to be reported No
assistance was requested. The vessel was
proceeding slowly.
The Lux was formerly the French
steamer lie Lion Eighty steerage passen-.
gers OF LaGaseogne were transferred to
Hoffman island for observation. The pas
sengers were. booked from Marseilles.
where there Is smallpox. All the passen-
gers were we'll, the transfer to Hoffman
island being made as precautionary
measure
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-06-13

This week patrons of the East Lake
Casino have a treat in store. The Walter
Edwards company will play week en-
gagement, presenting THE Sign of the
Four" the first half of the week and
1.-THE Brixton Robbery the latter half
Both of these plays are intensely inter-
esting, and are sure to prove popular
In The Sign of the Four Mr. Edwards
appears as Sherlock Holmes, the cele-
brated detective character that has been
made famous in the stories of Sir A. CO.
nan Doyle. As the great detective Mr..
Edwards has been remarkably successful
wherever he has appeared. He is an actor
of decided talent, and will be supported
by a strong company.
The attraction for this week is said
by the management to be one of the
strongest that will be given at East Lake
this season. Press and public have been
enthusiastic in their praises of Mr.. Ed
wards, while his company has scored a
hit on the Wells circuit.
A heavy sale of seats indicates that
there will be good attendance tonight
at the Casino