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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
REDUCED RATES EOR ENCAMPMENT Commercial Club Asks the Rail- roads for a Reduction  WOULD DRAW BIG CROWDS Soldiers. Will Be Encamped Here July 1s-2s-PetItion to the Passen-
 ger Agents for Reduc.
 tions.
WOULD DRAW BIG CROWDS

The Commercial club Is making an ef- fort to get a cheap railroad rate to Bir- mingham for the brigade encampment which will be held here July IS to July 2s. A letter has been written to all passenger agents in the city asking their aid in securing one-fare round trip from July r to July 90, and 1t is believed that hun- dreds will take advantage of the rate if offered.
 Not only will many people come to Bir- mlngham for shopping purposes, but large number will be interested In seeing a brigade in the field. The daily drills mess calls and other routine of the camp will make an interesting sight, and should attract hundreds of people from places within a radius of 100 miles.
 The letter sent out by Secretary Gibson Is as follows:
 Birmingham, Ala. July ', 1904. Messrs. F. Syd Jones, ]. H. Harrison, A.
 B. Freeman r. N. Griffith and D. H.
 Fell. passenger agents respectively or
 the Louisville and Nashville, the South
 ern, the Alabama Great Southern, the
 Frisco, and the Central of Georgia rail-
 road companies Birmingham, A1a.--
 Gentlemen: A committee from the Commercial club has succeeded in secur- ing the brigade encampment of the Ala bama National Guard for Birmingham. There will be 250O soldiers In the encamp- ment, which will begin Monday July IS. 1904, and continue from seven to ten days.
 We believe that a brigade encampment with that number of soldiers will be a drawing card and we wish therefore to request that special rate of one fare for the round trip on all passenger trains en- terlng Birmingham be made for that oo- casion and be effective from July II to B. inclusive, with final limit July 29; this rate to apply from Montgomery to De- catur and intermediate points on the Louisville and Nashville; from Selma, An niston and Columbus, Miss, and inter- mediate points on the Southern; Tusca- loosa to Ft. Payne and intermediate points on the Alabama Great Southern; Tupelo, Miss, and Intermediate points on the Frisco, and Opelika and intermediate points on the Central of Georgia.
 The merchants and business men gem eraly of Birmingham are very anxious that this rate be made and will under take to work up as heavy patronage as possible for this occasion. We believe that the cooperation Business can be made for us all and a service rendered to the public.
 The shortness of time between this and the date fixed for the encampment sug- gests your immediate attention. Most respectfully. COMMERCIAL CLUB, By J. B. Gibson, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
RECORD OF COURTS.

Jennie English filed suit in the circuit court yesterday against the Little War rio Coal company, c. W. Jackson and J. H. Hollis for $16OOO. The suit Is the outcome of some trouble which occurred at Littleton several days ago, when 1t is alleged deputies removed Mrs. English and others from their homes. Mrs. Eng fish claims she was quite i'll at the time and she alleges that she was unlawfully arrested and deprived of her liberty.
 James M. English filed suit in the circuit court against the Little Warrior Coal company c. W. Jackson and J. H. Hollis for $15,000. It is alleged that he was un- lawfully deprived of his liberty
 Henry Cooper filed suit against the same company for alleged false arrest.
 Charley Peacock filed suit in the circuit court yesterday against the American Casting company for s1000 It Is alleged that on April IS, 1904. while in the employ of the defendant the plaintiff received personal injuries.
 Rosa Gates and D. J. Hummer, admin istrators of the estate of Charley Gates. filed suit yesterday against tie Bessemer Water Works company for $2500. It is alleged by the plaintiffs that the deceased was killed by the caving in of a ditch, while employed by the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
CARRIERS ORGANIZE. A. J. Brown of Birmingham Is Hon. ored With the Presidency.

The Alabama Association of Rural Car riers was formally organized in Birming- ham on July 4. There were delegates present from different parts of the state and the association begins life under bright auspices.
 A. J. Brown of Birmingham called the meeting to order and named F. l.. Gra- ham of Montgomery as temporary chair man and Miss Rolf of Birmingham as sec retary. A committee consisting of A. J. Brown. w. F. Houston and G. w. Riddle was appointed to draft a constitution and bylaws This comittee favored the enac- ttion of the same laws governing the association of Missouri and the report was adopted.
 The election of officers resulted as fol- lows:
 President, A. J. Brown of Birmingham; vice president, J. c. Puckett of Talladega; secretary, MT. Bryan of Birmingham. J. c. Puckett was chosen delegate to the national convention at St. Louis with H. A. Lane as alternate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
ANOTHER FLOOD IS
 ! UPON KANSAS CITY
Water of Raw River Was Expected to Reach Union Depot Before
 Morning.

Kansas City, July 1.-The Kaw river overfiowed it's banks near the Missouri Pacific bridge at Il o'clock tonight and the water is spreading over the west bot toms or wholesale districts of Kansas City, Mo.
 The water Is two feet deep at St Louis avenue and Hickory street, three blocks from the Union station.
 The river is rising slowly, but it Is be- lieved the water will reach the union sta- tion tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08

been flrmer. with an improvement in values It would seem that so far as the bonds of the company are concerned the condition Of the company would indicate that they would not be disturbed in flu. ture. The ten-year 5s are secured by double the amount of Seaboard 4s, and the three-year 5s are secured by a miscel- laneous lot of securities-which are prob ably sufficient for their protection. The per cent bonds are selling around 68, and at these figures they would seem to us to be an attractive purchase. The B. year 5s, also, at about s6 should do to buy. As for the preferred and common stocks 1t is useless to make any predictions re- garding their future; there are so many things that might happen either to the advantage or the disadvantage of the holders of these stocks-and the future is so uncertainAthat we cah only await de- velopment; always, of course. remember Ing that the prices for both preferred and common are merely nominal and that the future prospects of the property would seem to indicate that they are selling be- low their intrinsic value.
 "The only question is one of financing the property-and that, we doubt not will be successfully accomplished, as the earn .ings of the road are very satisfactory, and the property itself is daily improving; and when the Birmingham division is completed 1t should be in commanding rosition"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
WILL BE ELECTED DIRECTOR,
MT. Maben to Be Member of the At
 Ianta and Birmingham Board.

If is understood that at the meeting of the board of directors of the Atlanta and Birmingham Ar Line, to be held July 12, J. C. Maben of this city will be elected a member of the board
 Mir Maben has had considerable experi- ence In railroad directories, and the men who control the Atlanta and Birmingham are particularly desirous, 1t is said, Of having him associated with the company
 The Atlanta and Birmingham Air Line is subsidiary company of the Seaboard, and is building the road to connect the Georgia capital with this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
CARRIED CONCEALED WEAPONS.
j. H. Wood Fined seo and Sentenced
 to Work.

J. H. Wood, a white man, was yester- day fined 800 and sentenced to work fS0 days on the streets by Judge Feagin on charge of carrying a concealed weapon and s15 on a charge of disorderly con- duct.
 Within few minutes afterwards, Tom Woods, a. negro was bound over to the criminal court on charge of burglary and grand larceny. The negro was caught with two chickens which were identified by J. B. Hale as two which were stolen from his hen house Wednesday night.
 The negro Is well known in police cir eles, having made more than one raid on a chicken roost, and having a reputation for spending at least half his time on the streets working for the mayor and aldermen of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
East Lake Casino.

Theebill at the Casino for this week has been radically changed since Monday and Is quite entertaining The vaudeville numbers are good and the moving pic- lures excellent. The best feature of the programme for this week Is @ team Of trick bicyclists who are expert riders and perform some clever feats. The ,bill Is proving popular and the attendance has been very fair, considering the indictment weather.
 Next week a strong attraction will be offered in the George Parsons company who will present "A Turkish Texan" and 'sThe Reason Why" two very clever com edles that are sure to prove popular. Both have made hits. The former play was presented last season at the Bijou to crowded houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
ELECTED MARSHAL.
Policeman Gray of the Birmingham
 Force Honored By WoodIawn.

Policeman Gray. of the Birmingham force, was last night unanimously elected marshal of Woodlawn by the aldermen of that suburb, and A. M. Langston, former ly a member of the police force. was elected night man.
 Policeman Gray lived in Woodlawn until the order was issued compelling the po- lieen.en to move inside the city limits He owns property In Woodlawn and has been anxious to reside there again. He will probably tender his resignation as a member of the police department at the next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
AurIcuIt,raI Club Meets.

The Dallas Agricultural club had its monthly meeting today in the court house and the session was one of the most in- terestlng and successful ever held by tha organization. President Lewis Johnson was in the chair and more than thirty members were present.
 Interesting addresses were made by Hon. R. R. Poole. the commissioner of az riculture; by M. B. Houghton, president of the Montgomery Agricultural club; Dr. T. l.. Brunk. special agricultural agent lof the Louisville and Nashville railway and W. McIver of Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
TO DISCUSS THE
 HOMICIDE TERROR
PASTORS UNION TO TAKE UP THE MATTER AT NEXT MEETING. SERMON TO BE PREACHED NEXT SUNDAY.

The clergymen of Birmingham will take up the matter of homicides in this com munity, and the best way of improving the juries so that justice may be meted out to the man who takes the life of another.
 For several days a number of the pas tors have been discussing the question among themselves. and have decided to bring it up at the next meeting of the Pastors Union. which will be the first Monday in August.
 The Rev. J. H. Mccoy, pastor of the South Highlands Methodist church. and the Rev I. D. Steele. Cumberland Pres byterian church, will probably preach sermons next Sunday on the local condi- tions.
 The number of homicides in Birming- ham is causing this movement on the part of the pastors and some concerted effort may be made to have series of sermons from various pulpits on the sub ject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
CONDITION IMPROVED.
Attorney R. L. Leatherwood Has Good
 Chance to Recover.

The condition of Attorney R. L. Leatherwood, who was struck in the head with piece of gas pipe by At torney W. A. Denson Tuesday after. noon, is slightly better. At the Hill. man hospital this morning at 2 o'clock 1t was stated that the symptoms were slightly better, and that the chances for recovery were more favorable than at any time since the surgical opera. tion was performed.
 The improvement noticeable was in the strength of his pulse and the low. ering of his temperature. It is thought that unless there is some serious set back heywill recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
DIR. PHILLIPS RETURNS.
National Educational Convention at St.
 Louis Was Important Gathering.

pr. J. II. Phillips, superintendent of public schools. has returned from St. Louis, where he attended the National Educational convention.
 It will be remembered that Dr. Phillips read a paper at the convention on the educational needs of the south which was we'll received by the vast audience of ed- ucators from all parts of the United States.
 The convention was in session from June 27 to July l, and over 5000 delegates were in attendance. This was an unusually large gathering, and the discussions were interesting and uplifting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
NEGOTIATING A SALE.
American Car and Foundry Company
 About to Acquire Memphis Plant.

The Southern Car and Foundry com- pany's plant at Memphis is about to be acquired by the American Car and Foun- dry company of St. Louis. It is understood that the negotiations will be completed that the negotiations for the sale will be completed within a few days.
 The Lenoir plant and the Annlston plant having passed out of the hands of the receivers of the Southern Car and Foun- dry company, the only shops not disposed of are those at Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
Critically III From Assault.

Burlington, N. J., July Mrs. Elsie Riddle, who was the victim of assault by negroes early Tuesday morning is said to be critically i'll as the result of her experience. She suffered a col lapse today and went into convulsions. Word was sent to her parents home at Columbus, N! J., and members of her family were summoned to Burling- ton. Fears are expressed that she will die
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
VIII Inspect Carrying Boats.

New York, July 7.-The inspection of passenger carrying boats in New York harbor as ordered by former Sec retary Cortelyou, as a result of the Gen. Slocum disaster, was begun to- day. The investigation by the local board of inspectors, conducted by Gen eral Dumont and Inspector Barrett was continued today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
SOLD AT AUCTION.
John McPoIand, Contractor, Buys the
 Stone Taken From Bridge.

Yesterday John McPoland, the we'll known contractor, bought the stone which was taken from the abuttment of the Twenty-first street bridge The stone was sold at auction by the city to make way for the new Seaboard tracks. MT. MePo- land bid $50, which was the highest bid made
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08

Sealed bids are solicited for plumbing and heating New Music Hall. and heating rom Franklin Hospital, Industrial Insti- ute and College, same to be opened Mon- day, July IS. The ris..t is reserved to re- 5ect any and ali bids. Plans and specifi- cations are on file at office of secretary and treasurer I. l. and C., Columbus, Miss. Mail all bids to
 T. E. FRAN KILN, Chm Ex Com.
 skzt Columbus, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
Dallas Compress Co.'s Officers.

The Dallas Compress company's stock holders have elected the following direc- tors: c. w. Hooper, J. B. Ellis, R. II. Agee, J. F Hooper. N. Waller. The di- reetors have elected J. B. Ellis general manager; Ludwig Erlenbach, secretary, and L. A Slaughter, treasurer The em- ployes in the yard and in the office are continued in service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
REAL EsrArE TRANsFERs.

The following real estate transfers were filed yesterday:
 c. W. Ratliff and wife to A. Baniber, trustee for North Highlands Baptist church, lot 12, block 8, Henry and Cope land survey consideration $1ooo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
Mansfield Lathem.

H Mansfield Lathem. infant son of MT. and Mrs. Ali H. Lathem, died at Fort Payne at 1o:3o D. m. Wednesday The body was brought to Birmingham at 12:45 yesterday The funeral was from the residence of MT. John D. T. Lathem, 720 sixteenth street.. north. Interment at Oak Hill cemetery at 5 o'clock p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mary Louise Tendon.

Mary Louise, the infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. F. M. Tendon, died yester- day morning at the residence of her pa- rents, 603 North Twenty-third street. The remains were sent last night to Meridian for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
The Aee-HeraId Engraving Depart mcnt makes good cuts.
MONEY PILES UP

for every man O. woman who saves. If you would be comfortable in your dsclining years.
 OPEN A BANK ACCOUNT with US, and add to it regularly from your monthly or weekly earnings. It is safe, 1t 8 paying, and it is money |. hand when you need 1t.
 Four per cent interest paid on sav- ings deposits.
 AMERICAN TRUST & SAVINGS
 BANK, 1913 First Avenue.
 BIRMINGHAM, ALA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
THE WEATHER.

Washington. July 7.--Forecast for Ala- bama: Showers and lhunderstorms Fri- day; Saturday fair and warmer; light variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
MARRIAGE LICENCES ISSUED.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate court yesterday:
 O. A Latham of Lavley. Ala. to Miss Bertha Mae Williams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08

E. T. Shaw & Son. undertnkers, s12 North Twentieth street. Both phones g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08

You can't fail to be pleased if you have that picnlo ct East Lake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
Weather Report.

Birmingham, Thursday, July ', Except in Florida and the Ohio valley there has been rain over the country east of the Rocky mountains and south or the 43rd parallel of latitude. Heavy amounts are reported from Nebraska. Ok 1ahoma, Louisiana and Mississippi. At Weatherford. 0. T., there was heavy fall of 5.60 inches with destructive hail. storm.
 No important changes in temperature are noted. It Is slightly cooler over the greater portion of the country east of the Mississippi warmer in Texas and the extreme northwest.
 Weather Conditions.
 Temperature and precipitation as report. ed by the weather bureau for selected southern stations during "A hours ending I a. m: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08
Only a surmlse.

This, however, is only surmise. and we do not know that there is any move- ment on foot to oppose the present man. agement-only considering 1t possibility. and one which would be effective in re- heving Messrs. williams and Middendorf from their present embarrassment.
 "The seaboard issues, this week, have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08

The strength of a bank is in its
 individual loans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-08

President Barr met a number of promi- nent citizens yesterday and as he always does on his periodical visits, informed himself on local conditions. He was very optimistic While he realized that gener- al business was dull at the present time he expressed himself as confident that there would be revival next fall, and that we have solid prosperity before the end of the year. He said the Seaboard's traffic was as good as could be expected in view of business conditions and as to the future of the road he had the utmost confidence.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-02-04
CBqRus.
Boy Wanted.

or any age or breed to Ill an Import.
ant position. Must have clean face,
clean habits, aclean record and q clean
heart. Need not know how to roll q
cigarette or how beer tastes and II be
Is not up-to-date on all the smutty
jokes Of the pool room his Ignorance
will be overlooked. He must be q boy
who gets up cheerfully In the morning
and builds the fire, one who can lay
down his book occasionally and do an
GRAND, who treats his mother and SIS
tiers and every other boys mother and
sister with respect, and does not refer
to his father as the ''old man. ~ He
need not be especially brilliant at
school, but he must be studlous and
perseverlng, never cheat In bis exam.
nations or pass problem until he
has mastered Ii. He must be truth
full, prompt, obedlent and industrious.
He must make his employers inter
ests his interests and never be afraid
that he Is earning more than his
wages.
He is wanted to respond at once and
In any number Merchants want him
to sweep out the store for a few years,
and ultimately take charge Of 1t.
Newspapers want him to commence
with the crowd at the bottom and
work up to the roomy place at the top.
He Is wanted everyWhere-ln the law,
In medical practice, In the counting
room, to run great railroad systems
and build great public works. The
people who pay $1,000 s25, 900, $4,000
salaries are looking for him. The
people want him for Judge In the
court, for member In congress, senator
and president and the incest girl In
all the world wants him for a hus.
band'-Howard tSouth Dak.) Spirit.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-02-04
METHODS NOT MEN.
Position Made Clear 50 There will be 40
Misunderstanding.

The present contest inside the re-
publican party is q contest between
methods and not a contest between
men. 1t is impersonal 1t relates to
party management and state policies,
and not to individuals. Candidates
are mere Incidents They are COM
paratlvely unlmportant. The with
drawal Of Mr. Bailey. therefore, does
not settle the issue involved. This
movement cannot triumph In the
selection of candidates alone. The
promulgation Of party principles
and the control OF party machinery
by those In sympathy with this move
ment must be complete to give it fair.
est and fullest expression. When the
victory is thus crystalllzed the great
est possible kindness and generosity
should be shown to those who have
opposed the movement, but till then
there must be no cessation Of effort to
change the policies complained of.
Personally l have everywhere urged
my friends to say no unkind thing OF
Mr.. Bailey, and in all my speeches and
letters / have carefully refrained from
personal criticism. But his with
drawal leaves the issue as before, and
the friends of this movement should
not relax vigilance or effort until the
state convention has registered their
will as to principles and policies as
we'll as to candidates. Let only dele
getes in real sympathy with the re-
forms this movement represents be
sent from various counties to the state
convention. Z. W. HoCH.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1904-02-04
Railroad Notes.

Mrs. A. L. Roberts left for Omaha
last Sunday morning for visit with
friends. Mr.. Roberts will 60 later for q
day or two.
Foster O'Blenis' folks are having the
measles. We hope they will not prove
10 be serious.
A special train carrying q minstrel
troupe from New York TO San Francisco
passed through here Wednesday night.
II you are thinking OF travelling, buy
your ticket Of Monty. He sells them
cheaper than you can buy them else
where.
Jim Gebhart resumed work again the
first Of the month after his Trip to
Oklahoma.
Dave Stapp spent few days at homo
this week. He returned to Goodland
Wednesday on No. q.
Frank Davis has gone East on bust
ness.
VIM. Rougemont Of the Hotel Dinner
took his first degree in Odd Fellowship
Tuesday evening
Henry Yantis made trip from Good
land to Phillipsburg Wednesday. This
was Henry's first trip east Of Goodland
for about year.
Frank Gray, who has been cleaning
the dining car for quite long time has
secured the night job Of pumping. He
began the new work February l. Elmer
Moore succeeds him as dining car
cleaner.
Hugh Baily is trying his hand in the
cinder pit now. Hugh is no boy when
il comes to doing a mans work.
The fremsn have been granted sub
stantial increase in wages. This will
give the boys little more courage
when they go up against the big engines
that have about fifteen tons Of coal on
board. We congratulate them on their
success,