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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-13
INSURANCE RATES
 WERE DISCUSSED
BOARD OF TRADE HELD REGULAR
 MONTHLY MEETING YESTER- DAY-COMMITTEE APPOINTED
 TO CONFER WITH iNS. AGENTS.

The board of trade held It's regular monthly meeting at the board of trade rooms, in the First National Bank build ing, yesterday, the president, Simon Klotz, being in the chair.
 The business transacted was mostly of routine character However. quite a number of important matters were dis cussed, one of them being the matter of insurance rates in Birmingham. At the conclusion of the discussion the motion was carried that the president appoint an insurance committee 10 confer with agents of the insurance company and tariff as- sociation in regard to securing reduction of the existing rates. The president an- nounced that he would appoint the com mlttee in few days.
 The following new members were re- ceived: Hughes B. Kennedy, Charities Transfer company. J. F. English & Co.,, Kant Printing company, Charles E. Shind- Ter, F. F. Forbes Piano company and Gray & Dudley Hardware company. Af- ter the passing Of accounts the board ad- journed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-13
GO. HAD ITS FIRST
 DRILL LAST NIGHT
CAPTAIN HARRlSON'S NEWLY OR GANlZED COMMAND STARTS
 OUT WITH GREAT ENTHUSIASM.
 STRIVING TO BE A CRACK co.

Capt. J. N. Harrisons newly organized military company had it's first regular drill last night, and the men are show ing up in very creditable shape. While there are a number of green men, in the company, most of the members have had military training, and 1t will not be so difficult therefore to get them In readiness for the forthcoming encamp- ment.
 Captain Harrison did not name the non commissioned officers at last night s meeting. He desired to see how the men acquitted themselves in drill work, it be- ing his announced intention to appoint the most proficient men to the official places. T am going to appoint my non commissioned officers on merit alone" he said. T do not believe in favoritism in military affairs. l think we are going to have a good company and I am very much encouraged"
 The equipment for the company did not arrive yesterday as had been hoped. It has been shipped from the headquarters in Montgomery, however, and should ar- rive here today. All of the men are very entnuSlaStlc Tn tnelr uelerhlnatloh to make Company E the crack company of the Second infantry. They realize that to do this they must reach the highest mark of proficiency as there are some exceed ingly fine companies in the Second. The Montgomery Greys have long ranked as one of the first military companies in the south, and right close upon the heels of that company comes the Montgomery Blues. Selma and Luverne also have ex- ceptionally well disciplined companies. In fact, all of the companies in Colonel Graves regiment are proficient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-13
RAILROAD WORLD.

Col. A. R. Lawton of Savannah was elected first vice president of the Central of Georgia railway at a meeting Of the board of directors held in Savannah Mon- day. He will have charge of the legal de- partment of the entire system. w. A. >fWinburn was elected second vice presi- dent, in charge of traffic. Colonel Lawtor is the senior member of the law firm of Lawton & Cunningham of Savannah and 1t is announced that the acceptance of the position of first vice president of the nection with the firm.
 Colonel Lawton has been connected l with the Central railway as attorney and director for several years and Is thor oughly equipped for the discharge of the duties that will come to him in hls new position.
 His election as first vice president will have no effect upon the authority of MT. W. A. winburn, who as second vice pres ident. will have charge of the traffic de- pertinent of the system. He will perform the same duties he has performed in the past as vice president.
 The meeting Monday was the regular quarterly meeting of the directors. Con- siderable routine business was transacted but the most important matter given at- tention was the election of the two ofd- cers noted.
 Those present at the meeting were Nal. J. F. Hanson, president; Col. A. R. Law ton, Joseph Hull George J. Mills of Sa- vannah, Evan P. Howell and J. W. Eng lish of Atlanta, Ross c. Smith of Birming- ham, W. C. Bradley of Columbus and U. B. Harold of Americus.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-13
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acduaintances of the late William A. Walker are invited to attend his funeral from the First Metho- dist church at II o'clock this morning h. torment at Oak Hill cemetery.
 Pall-Dearers: Active-John P. Tiilman, F. K. Campbell, A. o. Lane, R. H. Pear son, Robert Jemison. T. H. Motion, W. r. G. Harding and George M Morrow. Hon orary-E. M. Tutwiler, w. s. Brown, Will liam Hood, o. w. Underwood, Rufus N. Rhodes. T.. G. Bush. J. B. Cobbs, E. D. Nabers and Tom o. Smith.
 The following honorary pall-bearers have been appointed by the Birmingham Bar association: A. A. Coleman, J. c. Carmichael c. A. Senn. C. W. Ferguson, ". c. Ward. J, J. Garrett. E. J. Smyer and John London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-13
ENCAMPMENT WILL
 OPEN HERE MONDAY
DATE WILL NOT BE CHANGED AS ONCE THOUGHT-LoCATIoN TO BE EITHER oWENToN OR EAST LAKE.

The brigade encampment of the Ala bama national guard will open here next Monday and will continue ten days The site for the encampment has not yet been decided upon, out 1t will be either East Lake or Owenton.
 There has been talk of changing the date to July A. but 1t was finally de- cided to let the original date stand.
 There will be about 25O0 troops in camp and Brig. Gen. Louis V. Clark will De in command. This w.l be the first bri- gade encampment held in Alabama in many years. The last one was held in Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-13
VIEWS OF THE DISTRICT
Made for Worlds Fair Exhibited at
 Commercial Club Free.

President Jackson of the Commercial club has issued the following invitation to the public:
 Birmingham, July 12. 1904 You cannot afford to miss seeing the magnificent set of views of this district before they are taken to the worlds fair. For the benefit of the public this ex- hibition will continue two days longer in the reading rooms of the Commercial club, Linn building. corner Twentieth street and First avenue. Every one has my personal invitation to come and see this collection of fine art. The rooms are open from 9 a. m. to p. m.
 IF. M. JACKSON. President.s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-13
TO THE EAST.

Through sleeper, Birmingham to New York, via Chattanooga. Bristol, the Nor folk and Western railway. Lynchburg and Washington. Finest dining car service All informatoin at Alabama Great South ern passenger office. Mir. A. B. Freeman. T. P. A., and at Union station. Warren L.. Rohe. W. P. A., Chattanooga, Tenn; W. B. Bevill, c. P. A., Roanoke, Va.
 7-13-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-13
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were filed in the probate court yesterday:
 Mattie E. Sivley to Bessie E. Townley, lot a block B, Highland Park company's survey, consideration $475o.
 R. D. Bruce and J. H. Hutchings to Stei- ner Bros. lot s, subdivision B. block 1D6, consideration $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-13
Attention, Camp Hardeel

All members of Camp Hardee are earn estly requested to convene promptly at 10:30 o'clock a. m. Wednesday, the 18th inst, at the hall on Twenty-frst street between Second and Third avenues. to at- tend the funeral of Comrade William A. Walker. deceased.
 By order J. c. ABERNATHY, J. l.. DARBY, Commander,
 Adjutant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-13

The remains of J. A. Blount, who died at his home in Gadsden Monday night, passed through Birmingham over the Ala bama Great Southern last night on their way to New Orleans, where the funeral will take place today Mir. Blount was widely known in Birmingham and throughout Alabama and his death. after brief illness, was great shock to his friends.
 The deceased was the official head of the Catholic order of Knights of Columbus in Alabama, and presided over limitations in many of the southern cities. John w. o'Neill, grand Knight of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-13

Very desirable offices in First National Bank Build ing to rent at a sacrifice to October lst. Address Office, care Age Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-13

Wanted, experienced cloak and suit saleslady. Only one having had thorough expe- rience in up-to- date depart ment need apply, with refer ences, to Manager Ladies' Department, Louis Saks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-13
DISTRICT LEAGUE
 HERE IN OCTOBER
Sessions at AvondaIe We're We'll
 Attended Yesterday
OLD OFFICERS REELECTED
Epworth Leaguers Were Present In Large Numbers and an interesting Programme Was Rendered.
 Social Gathering in Park.

The quarterly meeting of the Birming- ham district Epworth league was held yes terday at the Avondale Methodist church Three sessions were held. and the at l tendance at each was quite large Dr. R. F. Lovelady. tho president of the organ ization, presided at the meeting At the night session officers were chosen for the ensuing quarter. All of the old of fleers were reelected as follows:
 Dr. R. F. Lovelady of Pratt City. pres ident; w S. welsch of Bessemer. first vice president; Miss Maybell Wheeler of Birmingham. second vice presdent Miss Lillian Gregory of JonesviIle. third vice president; Walter K. McAdory of Bir- mingham. secretary and treasurer Miss Maggie McCarty of Birmingham organ st.
 Birmingham Next October.
 It was decided to hold the next meet Ing at the Trinity Methodist church. on Avenue F and Thirteth street. Birming- ham, on the second Tuesday in October.
 The district league was called to order yesterday morning at 9:sO o'clock. devo- tional exercises lasting thirty minutes, being conducted by the Rev. J. o. Hanes of Owenton. Mrs. Eva Griswell of Avon dale then made the report frcm the state league conference. The Rev. W. E. Forst of Pratt City made an interesting report on the junior league work discussion on What Can I Do?" by Miriam Wal tersdorf of Pratt City came next.
 The next numbers on the programme were a song by Misses Katie and Lola Foust of Pratt City. and recitation by Vivian Yam of Pratt City "The League and the General Rules of Our Church" was the subject of an able discourse by the Rev. J. H. Mccoy, pastor of the Five Points church. After the election of of ficers. was completed an adjournment was taken for dinner.
 At bvondale Park.
 The entire league spent the afternoon in a social gathering at Avondale park, the delegates and visitors being entertained by the Rev Marvin R. Hehin. At ' o'clock a meeting lasting for thirty min utes and conducted by the Rev. J. D. Simpson, presiding elder of the Birming- ham district, was held.
 The final session commenced in the church last night at o'clock, 1t being opened with devotional exercises which lasted for fifteen minutes. An inspiring address was then made to the Epworth leagers by the Rev. II. c. Howard of Tuscaloosa. After transacting routine business the meeting came to close.
 The Rev V. o. Hawkins, presiding el- der of the Tuscaloosa district, attended the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-13

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-13

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-13
Weather Report.
weathsr Conditions.

Temperature and precipitation as report ed by the weather bureau for selected southern stations during "A hours ending a. m.: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-13
THE WEATHER

Washington, July 12.--Forecast for Ala bama Fair Wednesday and Thursday, ex- cept showers along the coast; light varia- ble winds.
 Weather Report.
 A heavy rain of 1 ,6S inches fell at this station last night. Other heavy rains were reports from Opelika. Ala; New Orleans, La; Jackson and Yazoo City, Miss; Nash vile, Tenn. and Jacksonville, Fla. Very little rain fell west of Louisiana, but east of the Mississippi it covered all the coun- try to the great lakes and east to the Atlantic.
 From Tennessee and North Carolina northwestward throughout the central valleys to Dakota and Minnesota it is cooler; in the cotton belt there has been very little change.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
THE MEALS FOR POETS.
English breakfast Parties Early In
the Last century.

English breakfast Parties EARLY In
the Last Century
The breakfast party became fashion
able in the early decades of The last
century, SamUrl Rogers being enc OF
the principal hosts. Round his table
gathered all the wits ana celebrities OF
the day. Al his h0uS" III 81. James
place Byron and hlOnre first cam" to-
gnihrr over Il mess of p"tHtpcs; aud
vinegar" Ii WIS in Ills diIiii-: room
shat ErSkinc told the story OF his !ir<r
brief and Grattan that ~ his l;:'t aHri.
while the Iron Buk" described Na.v'-
loo a< Il ''haItlr OF -iInt$." En%v.&S
asked people. il WAS currently report
ch. by WAY of probation for dinner but
his breakfast parties w"r" lnu"r social
than his dinners. which. voa:!.ara lively
speaking. were affairs of necessity or
form. His invitation notes were HtdDi-
els Of pemWInShip and c&!lci+"'!"-+.
will you breakfast with ne tc'n9T-
row: =. r.. was the iIithy iaE.t...:tn
to 4 celebrated wit. won't t. %:lS
the rongruial response. IL" WAS fond
of GuOtin" RnuSSeaUS profession OF IN
govt fin pour les dcic'r"r$. he time oi
the day when we III" puirtrSl ;ind talk'
most ut onr ease. Grevile in his Mem
oirS' notes one of these hi"ahiaSt+
i'll 1881. Sydney Smith. Luz trCii .ionu
Russell and Moore excessively agreed
bile. | never heard anything more CHI
tertaining than Sydney Smith-SiIch
bursts nf merriment and so dramatic!
Breakfasts are the meals for poets.
met Wordsworth and Southey 1T break
fast. Rogers are always Agreeable. -
Chambers Journal.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16

Habits OF Il given animal can be
traced i'll he variations of the hair cur
rents. which bear very distinct rela-
tinnS /" lis habits of life. The sloth.
for example. which. as Sydney Smith
remarked. spends its life. like Il Young
curatr diSiHntly related To Il bishop. in
Il state Of suspense, has Il uniform
downward tcTdcnry of hair slope.
Then hr complicated movements Of
rumiramtS have resulted in Il more
complex SERIES of meeting and opnos-
ing currents of hair.
III iman himself the general practice
Of comiiin- and tying up the hair has
left its mdoubtcd traces. Ii is not
without interest to learn that out of 81
hundred persons thirteen part their
hair ola the right side. nine in tho mid
die ana seventy eight on the left. AS Il
cull~", it:c'Icr the infant. @uiltlcsS of
partin@s, nevertheless shows indica
tons ii th">" three fashions III core
spending proportions.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
VOL. XLIX--NO. . |
TIE AMATEUR IN SPORTS.
He IL One VIII" PIu5~ OaIy Gar ,5r
TcnHur" al pia3iu:.

Ilc:iSUfs al II55IrSs.
IN .matcrT : one l.np p!"l* for
pleasure only. II" can play with whom
l,c pl"a>c%. - l"r- aS he PLAYS ipr
pi"J>,Ic al"n" ii" may ,,i;,y Wit or
against \ team which j. u"i.:. r...l al
playing for lat" rI"Hry. Ii" may play
with professionals or against thcm.
There j. no reason why ;u HIuatcuT
should moi play in amy cun:Dany lie
p!rH~cS 80 long as he enjoys ii. pro
vidch Inc plays only for that reason.
The professional is one who engages
IN athletics for Il livelihood. This.
however. would not make Il profession
III baseball PLAYER Il professional tennis
player. Experience has TAU p!t that. ;uS
II rule. men who are plHyin" for Il live
iihOad-that is. for money -lsii"" 4
small value on plrl$lr" and are ready
10 mar the game by quarrpjnG. trick
cry or unfair dealing. Ii is 0llE wien
the professional hurts the pleasure of
the game ln;n lie is nhicctiuHahlc.
This is not the distinction perceived by
our makers # rules. who have been So
absorbed in The money. summer base
bali and summer board question that
they failed To motto" how rapidly they
We're crc;Itin" in the amateur world
all the unpleasant characteristics of the
professional. Ike most notable of which
is QuarrClsnncnc$S and making 4 bust
ness of il all.
The colleges for their athletic inter
course need only the common rule that
an amateur is one who has received no
compensation for his athletic skill. that
those who have received Such compcn-
Saiiun are professionals and that pro-
fcsSiunalS are barred. With all Suh-
scribin% to this simple rule and living
up to it only an agreement TO meet an
nually each wear for Il certain period
would be further needed.--OUtin@.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
RESTAURANTS.
They Came Into BEING With the
First French Revolution.

They Came Into BEING With the
First French Revolution.
The restaurant i of comparatively
modern origin. The first French 70 ola
ton, Ill the close of tho eiGht"Cntii ,c,'-
time the best cooks were in the "rluln.-
of the nobility. whose ruin thrr&trnrA
them with equal disaster. y laml" 80.
SEPARATION. however. lei Them +" ni."n
places Of public entertainment. Will.
lcnpcd ut once into immense i.0pu';."
favor. inaSmuclI as previously. While
The French people were endowed win
the instincts of dCIiCilt" cookery. t"""
were unable Ia crafty their ta>ar>
through the absence of resorts ;va:ia-
hlc for the pnrpn>".
The proprirtof< of MANY of thC<' 80
Establishments quickly acquired 4 WHO
spread fame and large wealth. t.,.n-
cidrmt with the birth of the rr%,:; .!','i!
in Franco. Hn immense impui%" -;
given Ia the publication of "a. III. "
lrGaIiSrS on the ari of cookery ,.s.a'-
posed by the most famous cooks. T." .s'
We're rapidly disseminated among tn"
people who. gifted with Il natural :.r.,-
ius Tor -aStrunumE. promptly avail, :
of the now sources OF know led" -
perfect themselves in an art Of HE:
they have become the foremost rN- be-
ncntS of the world AHon-s those ,.G.-
LEGATIONS was tie "Almau.rh G"t {; ~
mandS." established in lSii.. o!r Of a."
classics of Cui'"ary learning.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
CURIOSlTlES OF SUICIDE.
Trivial Condition. That Have Led Up
to Self Destruction.

Trivial Condition. That Have Led Up
to Self Destruction.
1t is ii strange fact that nearly al
great men have Il tinge OF mechanically
in their blood and are sub irct at times
to pcrinds of great depression. Nano-
leon ut the beginning of his career WAS
in great financial distress aud WAS pre-
vented from drowning himself only by
the timely pcruniary aid oG Il school
mate. bismarck is said 10 have de
clared after the battle Of Sadowa that
NE would have killed himself had III"
PruSsianS been beaten. and Byron
while writing "ChiIde Harold" declared
he would have blown his brains ont
but far the reflection that it would %i.G
pleasure 10 his mOther-ill-liw.
The reasons for self destruction are
often very curious. Men have frequent
~ been known Ia put an end l. their
lives To escape tOothache nr olhcr
pains, while The dread of disease hats
been known 10 affect the mind 10 such
an extent that the victim has destroyed
himself rather than face it. WEAKNESS
nf money and good things 10 eat have
been the cause of suicide. ono rHn
drowned himself in III" Seine !Ccau-n
of the color nf his hair. which W@S
haXen and another shot himself b.
cause his clothes did not tit him. y girl
threw herself into the Danube because
her companions laughed Ill her cofpu-
lcnre and Il F'rcnchmau took poison t.
l.,N,
sisted upon living with him.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
FOR SALE.
Attractive HOME with IS Acres of Land,
NEAR HICKORY =. o.

Tai, property IS known rs thv I"inn Axcr
itr'I aud is located about half way between
Hickory and Chestnut Hill.
NJ 49, eomi"rtaHi@ six-room ToUsi:
4kl & S5rn Viii S'hiE s ENo' kno @S M n$W
House lien House, Harness shop, Spring
House with tine *lrin" water. This
place j. dCSirahlE located. nv..r 10 SchUUi~.
churches and Only Two miles rom BiHUm
station, NJ. y L. Il. K.
This property viii lie sold on easy terms to
satisfactory purchaser. For further inlor-
nation apply to
SMITH. ROUSE * WEBSTER.
Rel Air Md,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16

\ sheriff with Il fine sense of hunor
WAS he vino. having hcrn rcprovcd by
iur iud%" Of II certain court for pre-
$tntin~ Il jury moi sufficiently rrSp"c,
table. read ont ut Ill" subsequent SOS
sion IL" following list. with Il Suitable
Chii,haSiS upon the last names of III"
jurors: Max King. Henry Prince.
George Duke. William Marquis, Ed
ward Earl. Richard Lord. Richard
Baron. Edmund Knight. Peter Esquire,
George Gentleman. Robert Gcoman,
stephen Pope. Humphrey Cardinal.
William BiSilon. John Abbot. Richard
Friar. Henry Monk. Edward Priest and
Richard Deacon. After the laughter
had %uhSidc,! the presiding judge. ac-
rcj,iiH@ tho joke in good part. rompli-
nl"nrcd he Witty sheriff upon his clcv-
rrnr<S.- I.nnd"m Star.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
re Eas Anc lneIl,aeuc.r
IS Published Every Friday.
JOHN D. WORTHINGTON.
TERMS.-SI.OO A Year In Advance.

Entered August IS, 1902. rs second
class matter, PoStofficc at Bel Air, Md,
act of Congress of March 3, 1879.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
kDpIc Eating.

\ =nnI rip" raw apple is one of the
easiest substances for the stomach In
maths gr and while the apple is worth
more ~ Il health 2ivcr in its natural
state it is also exceedingly wholesome
cooked. Apple S;Iure eaten with pork
assists in the digestion of the meat.
and mauy persons who cannot eat pork
without discomfort can do 81 if accom-
panied with plenty uf we'll cooked ap-
Ilr S:.tIrr not too sweet.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16
THE EAGLE HOTEL,
CH.AS. A. McGAW, Proprietor
BEL AIR, MD.

The undersigned has assumed charge
of this old and well-known hotel and
proposes to cater to the travelling public
in the most approved manner. 70 thosc
who know The situation ard advantages
Of the "Old Eagle" no comment is neces'
sary. 1t is unsurpassed for its quiet,
beautiful and homelille attractions. AS
summer boarding place it is uncxcelIed
and its reputation as a stopping place
for commercial men and tourists VIII be
carefully nurtured Everything will be
under the personal care CT the proprietor,
and his ambition IS 20 make the saying
true--"Once a customer, always n custo-
mer" Special terms for large parties on
application.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16

Children like fun. hIt they care little
for it in books. An Uncle on his hands
and knees iG worth I'LL the written
words of tic kumorists.- +. O'Cc2-
nor
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16

Transient advertisements One Square
insertions or less $3.50. Each sabsc-
quent insertion 25 cents. Longer adver.
tisements in the. same proportion. A
space equal TO six lines makes u square
Figure work double price.
Obituaries and Pers NAL Communica-
tons will be inserted at cents per line
Yearly Advertisements at Special Rates
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1904-12-16

Willie FL. h"w nanny quarts does il
fake To make :; peek: Pa II all DC.
rrndS. nay son Less than one quart
for instance. will sometimes make Il
'rcck at trnu;,Ir" Exchange