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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
TO PROVIDE ROOM FOR
 40 HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS

The special committee from the board of education, consisting of Vice President w. M. Drennen. James J. Smith and Ell P. Smith, appointed to devise plans for increased facilities at the Birmingham high school, will meet tomorrow after noon at o'clock in the office of the mayor at the city hall.
 On February 1 about forty pupils will be promoted from the several grammar schools, and under the present conditions these new pupils cannot be accommodated in the building now used. The commit tee will discuss the advisability of rent ing a dwelling in the vicinity of Park avenue and Twenty-first street where the high school is located, and convert this into an annex for temporary use.
 Dr. J. H. Phillips. superintendent of the public schools; Prof. J. B. Cunningham, principal of the high school. and several teachers will meet with the committee tomorrow.
 The present high school is inadequate for the demands made upon it. When the new city hall was completed and the of-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
.ELKS SEEKING ID FORM STATE BODY Representatives from Alabama Lodges Invited to Meet Here GENERAL PLAN OUTLINED State Organization Would Unlfy Ala. bama Elkdom and Would Pro-
 mote Good of the Order.
 Committee Meeting.
GENERAL PLAN OUTLINED

A meeting of representatives from the fourteen Elks' lodges in Alabama has been called for February 2S to perfect temporary state organization, and also to arrange a time and place for conven- ton at which permanent state organiza- ton shall be perfected.
 The meeting has been called through a letter sent to all of the lodges by the spe- cial committee of Birmingham lodge No. 7s, which was appointed to see If 1t were possible to effect A state organization.
 This special committee met yesterday afternoon at o'clock in the EllSs' home. Eli P. Smith presided as chairman and J. J. Loughran was elected secretary. The other members of the committee were present, namely; c. F. Meglemery, P. L. Houppert. John S. Leedy. l.. N. Archer and Exalted Ruler c. S. Simmons.
 shairman Smith stated the object of the committee. motion then prevailed that a letter be sent to each of the lodges In the state asking that representative be sent to Birmingham on February 23, pro vided the lodge was in favor of the state organization.
 The motion provides that these represen- tatives shall act as a general committee and shall form temporary organization by electing temporary officers. Also that they shall name the place and date for general convention at which the state body shall be permanently organized. The Birmingham lodge will probably en- certain in honor of the representatives who are to meet here on February 2S. The general sentiment of the lodges in the state is in favor of state organiza- ton, and it is thought that every lodge will send a representative. In all the lodges of the state there are about 20OC Elks, and by having convention annual ly it would bring the lodges and members into closer touch. It would also enable the grand lodges to unite in anything that they might wish to get In the grand lodge and to cooperate generally for the wei fare of Elkdom in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
Tbeir Pr0Dcr Treatment and Cure.

Commonly, the first symptom of A 'cold T Is chilly feeling, accompanied by sneez- lug or tickling in the throat. The most. freuuent of external causes are draughts, wet or cold feet, or going from hot rooms. suddenly into cold ones. More frequently there Ia an inner causc-fianely the stagna :, ton of the blood caused by constipation or biliousncss Almost the first symptom is' the feeling of oold in the feet and increased discharge from the nose. Il
 No one ever takes cold unless consul pated, or exhausted, and having what wci call nal nutrition, which Is attended with impoverished blood and exhaustion ofnervei force. Tonics consisting of large portions of alcohol, iron of cod liver oil do not bring the dcsired changes in the blood, because they do not enter tho system ana are rol absorbed Into the blood, with the excephon of the alcohol, which shrive1s up the req blood corpuscies when it does come in contact with them. We recommend th9 botanical extract of Dr. Pierce because # coutains no alcohol and okers reasonable and scientific method of treating the blood by iuproyinR the nutfitivo functions of the pateut. The sGolden Medical Discovery i accompiishas this, by first restoring the epfecbIed digestive or9ans, % ths{ locag the patural tissue builder, will De diges'eo T Xcoept no substitute for pr. riefce's Golden Medical Discovcry.. There ID notn' ing ajust as good" for diseases of the stomach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
CAPT. HoBsoNs MOTHER DIES. Passes Away Peacefully in Colorado.
 Captain Hobson's Message.

A telegram was received yesterday by Mrs. Henri Weber, from her cousin, Capt Richmond Pearson Hobson, announcing the death of the latter's mother at the residence of Shirley Davis at Boulder Col, where she had been i'll several days. In the telegram Captain Hobson asks that his and the friends of his mother here be informed of the death. The tele- gram was as follows:
 Boulder, Colo, January IT, 1904 Mrs. Henri Weber, 1919 Avenue F, Bir-
 mingham. Ala:
 The end has come peacefully. It is Gods will. Please inform Johnston, Van Hoose, Reid and other friends. RICHMOND.
 Those referred to in the telegram are Gen. R. D. Johnston, J. A. VanHoose and J. B. Reid, all of whom are close friends of Captain Hobson.
 A devoted friend of the deceased said last night: Mrs. Hobson was woman of remarkable character-full of faith, trust and endurance. Her pastor of many years was heard to say that whenever he came into her presence he felt like kneelins for blessing. She was of distinguished lineage her father being Chief Justice Richmond Pearson of North Carolina, and her mother Miss Margaret Williams of Knoxville. Mrs. Hobson was the sister of the Hon. Richmond Pearson, minister to Persia"
 The following Associated Press dispatch was received late last night:
 Boulder, Colo, January 17.-The mother of Richmond P. Hobson died here today. Her son was with her when she died and will leave with the remains tomorrow for Greensboro. Ala, where they will be in- terded.
 Sarah Groom Pearson Hobson was born at Richmond Hill, N C.. February 24, 1S4S. and for the past twenty years she has been a sufferer from dyspepsia. She came to Boulder last summer for her health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
MAY ELECT JONES
 AS COMMISSIONER
SID B. JONES, A WELL KNOWN
 YOUNG MAN, MAY GET PLACE VACATED BY COMMISSIONER
 RuDuLPH-WAs A CANDIDATE.

Sid B. Jones, assistant agent of the Louisville and Nashville freight depart ment In Birmingham. will probably be elected police commissioner to succeed Commissioner Rudulph. who resigned last week. The election takes place at the next meeting of the commission, the sec ond Tuesday night in February
 In the recent election before the people MT. Jones received the highest vote of any of the defeated candidates and for this reason it is thought by the commits sioners that he should have the place.
 The other defeated candidates feel that now that there is a vacancy one of them should be elected to the place, and it is understood that they are in favor of MT. Jones on account of his having secured the largest number of votes next to MT. Rudulph. He is well known throughout the city and has a large number of friends who would be glad to see him elected on the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18

fees of the superintendent of the public schools the headquarters of the board of education and the Birmingham public library were transferred from the high school building to the city building, the vacated rooms were immediately trans formed into class rooms. This, however. only afforded temporary relief. There are several hundred pupils at present enrolled in the high school. and the attendance increases every term.
 The present high school building was erected many years ago for hotel pur- poses, and was known for a long time as the Park Avenue hotel It was later leased by the board of education, the high school at that time occupying quarters in the old postoffice building on Third avenue and Nineteenth street.
 The special committee will report to the board of education at the meeting to be held the early part Of next month. The board is urging the city to purchase a site and erect a high school building that will be adequate for many years tc come
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
WOMAN ACCUSED OF THEFT. Ethel Chester Charged With Stealing
 Necklace Arrested in Atlanta.

Ethel Chester, white woman, has been arrested in Atlanta and Is being held there for the Birmingham police, who want her on charge of stealing a suit of clothing, small white dog and dia- mond necklace from Sallie Wiggins.
 The woman went to Atlanta early yes- terday morning and was arrested as she got off the train at noon. She states that she left the necklace on the mantle in the dining room. but It has not been found. She will be brought back here to answer the charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
POLICE RESCUE GIRL.
Pearl Wells of Chattanooga Found
 Here and Sent Home.

Pearl Wells young girl, was yester- day sent back to her home in Chatta- nooga, from which place she had run away. She was rescued Saturday from a house in Birmingham by Chief of Police Wier, and owing to her youthful appear ance he telegraphed her parents to know about her.
 A reply was received yesterday from them asking that she be sent to them at once, and Chief Wier bought her ticket and sent her home. She spent Saturday night in the Mercy Home and left yes- terday morning
 The girl was only about 1T years old. and had run away from her home and come to Birmingham with an old negro woman, and finally had drifted to a house near Twelfth street and Fifth ave- nue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
". fl. AMBRECHT TO BE
 U. s. DISTRICT ATTORNEY

referees decided that he was the best man for the place.
 There Is considerable politics behind the appointment of MT. Ambreeht and on ac- count of his former allegiance to the lily whites 1t is thought his appointment will serve to somewhat patch up the differ ences existing among the leaders in Ala bama.
 Leaders among the lilly whites" are still determined on their plan of forcing negroes out of the party councils and a prominent lawyer of the republican faith says if the black and tan policy is forced upon them at the next convention he will leave the hall and join the democratic party He says practically all of the lily whites" will do the same thing, With the lilly whites the negro question seems to be foremost and they say if they can accomplish their ends in the republican party they will join the democrats,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18

J. o. Thompson. one of President Roose- velt's referees In Alabama, was notified by wire yesterday that the appointment of W. H. Ambrecht of Mobile as district at torney for the southern district of Ala bama to succeed the late M. D. Wicker sham had been decided upon. It is ex- peeted that the nomination will go to the senate for confirmation today.
 About two weeks ago Charles H. Scott of Montgomery. and W. F. Aldrich of Aldrich, the other two referees. endorsed Mir Ambrecht for the position. Saturday MT. Thompson wired his endorsement.
 The appointment of MT Ambrecht is considered victory for the referees in re- publican circles in Alabama
 MT. Ambrecht Is a well known lawyer in Mobile and has been prominently identi- fled with the republican party in Alabama for long time. He was formerly a lilly white" but notwithstanding this fact the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
Mrs. Sparks Funeral.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs W. E. Sparks, who died suddenly Thursday morning at her residence. 7ls South Twenty-frst street, of heart fail- ure. were conducted yesterday afternoon from the residence. The interment was in Elm Leaf cemetery.
 The deceased was the wife of William E. Sparks. well known stone contractor, and she also leaves three brothers who live here, one of them being John A. Ken nybrook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
LEES BIRTHDAY
 ID BE OBSERVED Camp Hardee Will Meet To-
 morrow Afternoon. INTERESTING PROGRAMME Sketch of the Great Confederate Chief taln--Was Born January 1e,
 1so7-Legal Holiday and
 the Banks Close.
INTERESTING PROGRAMME r

Tomorrow will be the anniversary of the birth of General Robert E. Lee and the occasion will be 1ttingly celebrated by the confederate veterans of Birmingham and the Daughters of the Confectionery.
 Commander B. F. Roden of Camp W. ]. Hardee has called a special meeting for linson hall at which time Pelham chap ter of the Daughters of the Confederacy will present crosses of honor to several veterans who have never received the em- blem. At the meeting a programme which has been arranged by Pelham chapter will be carried out. All of the veterans in the district, as we'll as the general pub lie, are cordially invited to attend the exercises The following Is the pro- eramme:
 Prayer-Dr l.. S. Handley.
 Tribute to Gen. Lee-Mrs J. U. Hard eman.
 Poem. Sword of Lee'--Mrs. C. D. Gil- liam.
 Presentation of crosses of honor. Response-Col. ". II. Denson. Reading. Lees Farewell to His Army Mrs. R. H. Woodrow.
 Song, Bonnie Blue Flag'-Daughters and Veterans.
 Benediction-Rev Quincy Ewing The following veterans are requested to be present at the meeting to receive crosses of honor from Pelham chapter: J. V. Glass, s. B. Hamlet, M. A. Kenne- | dy, T. U. Roe l.. Harrell, W. c. Zealey, w. H. Armstrong. J. l.. Early, Charles Hameley F. P, Lewis.
 Sketch of Lee.
 Robert E. Lee, the commander of the Confederate States army, was born at l Stratford House. Westnoreland county l Virginia. on January 19, 1897. He was the son of Gen. Henry Lee of the revolu- tionary army, and known as Light Horse Harry. He graduated at West Point and entered the United States army as lieu | tenant of engineers in 1929. He was In the Mexican war as first chief engineer on the staff of General Scott; won high distinction and was regarded at the close of the war as the one officer best fitted to succeed Scott as commander in chief
 General Lee was the superintendent of the West Point academy from September, 1852, until March, 1855, and was In com mand of the Department of Texas In 1860 He was offered the command of the fed- eral army by President Lincoln.
 Resigns from U. s. Army. He resigned his commission in the Unit ed States army on April 25, 1861, when l Virginia seeded from the union, and became by exclamation commander of It's 1 forces, with the rank of major general His letters at that time show that while he regretted secession his sincere belle. fin the rights and authority of his state drew him to her side when war was 1 threatened.
 General Lee was called by President Davis to Richmond and invested with the office of commander In chief.
 short time after the war Lee accept ed the presidency of the Washington col lege at Lexington, Va. and died there October 12, 1870 aged 63. A beautiful maus- oleum has been erected over his tomb In Lexington and there is splendid bronze equestrian statue of him In Richmond 1 Lees birthday Is a legal holiday in Ala bama and the banks close on that day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
A CORRECTION.

Tn the advertisement of Professor Mun- yon in yesterdays Age-Herald an error occurred which Is likely to cause confu- sion. It read 5000 Bottles to Be Given Away From the Office of the Birmingham Age-Herald." It should have read the Birmingham News. H. E. Rulon of the Munyon company, will be at the News of flee at g o'colck this morning and will give a bottle of this wonderful medicine to all who apply. Those who wish to test this medicine will call at the News office instead of the Age-Hera1d.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18

$10 per ton, Carnegie could not make rails at profit at si7.5O per ton. although Schwab expected to create lower cost.
 For today. add to the cost of the pig iron s5.25 to s5.50. and you will have low cost for rails"
 The United States Steel corporation to- day furnishes it's own ore. coal, limestone and pig iron for practically all of It's rails. so that the statement that the net cost of its rails is approximately s1i per tom Is considered conservative.
 The Wall Street Journal says:
 It is an open question whether the southern iron men did not make a mistake when they advanced the price of pig Iron U s1o per ton.
 Birmingham No. 2 now s1o. at the Ala bama furnace is quoted In New York at s13.75 and s14 per ton. while No. foun- dry Is quoted from s14.5o to si475 per ton.
 On the basis of sf25 freight charge No. Birmingham ought to be selling in New York at not less than s1425 to sl45o per ton and on that basis the northern furnaces can again compete with southern iron.
 Business in the southern field at the new price is reported better. but compe- tition at the advanced price may narrow it's market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
A. Cumberland Presbyterian.

On account of the death of Mrs. Mary c. Borah the mother of Mrs. I. D. Steele, Secretary J. P Jackson of the Young Mems Christian association. filled the pull pit at the First Cumberland Presbyterian church yesterday morning. There was no night service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
First Presbyterian.

Large congregations attended both ser vices at the First Presbyterian church yesterday. The theme of the sermon of Dr. J. W. Stagg. the pastor, at the morn ing service was '"rhe Great Exchange" and at night, Destruction Through Full fillment"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
The Wall Street Journal says:
President Edward Flynn of District

President Edward Flynn of District No. 20. United Mine Workers of America, stated last night that all of the mines in the district are running on full time. and that very few if any mines are idle.
 The Wall Street Journal quotes former Pittsburg steel man as saying in regard to the cost of making steel rails:
 "Bessemer pig iron is selling between sl2.5O and SIS at furnaces, and no one claims 1t is being made at profit
 Notwithstanding the fact that pig met al is put into rails while in a molten state the waste in conversion. the cost of spieg- eleisen, etc. Is more than g per ton. To this must be added the cost of rolling and finishing the rails.
 When Bessemer pig Iron was selling at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
The Junior Order.

The regular meeting of the Birmingham Council No. 21, Junior Order of United American Mechanics will be held tonight at 7:30 o'clock Several matters of im- portance are to be bought up by the state councillor and the Ensley council will also have a good delegation present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
JIn Parie.

Jim Paris, who was so long a fa- miliar figure in the saloon business on First avenue, will once more take up the reins at 1906 First avenue. where he will be pleased to meet all his old friends.
 He still has the same old monkeys that gave so much pleasure to all of his cus- toners. and will take a special pleasure in showing their new tricks. Open satur day. January IS. 1-15-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
Famous Confederate Surgeon DIes.

Paris. Mo. January 17-Dr B. G. Dy- sart. an ex-surgeon of Cockrelrs brigade of the confederate army, died of pneumo- nia at his home in this city today, aged 70. He was a close friend of United States Senator Francis M. Cockrel1.
 Many stories are told of the personal bravery of Surgeon Dysart during the civil war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Mary p. Rorah.

pr. and Mrs I. D. Steel will accompany the remains of Mrs. Mary P. Borah, the mother of Mrs. Steele, to Corinth. They will leave today at noon. The death of Mrs. Borah occurred Saturday afternoon at the residence of Dr. Steele
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18

I hereby announce myself 8 candidate for reelection to Board of Revenue. sub ject to she action of the democratic pri- mary. H. w. CROOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
For Associate Judua.

I hereby announce my candidacy for third associate judge of the circuit court of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 c. T. RUDUI.PH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18

Popu1arly called the king of medicines-- Hoods 6arsapar1lla- It cures rheumatism and catarrh. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18

Ire Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce that IT. P. He1in Is a candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem ocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18

I hereby announce myself candidate for Board of Revenue subject to the ac- ton of the democratic primary
 HUGH MdETvER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
For Solicitor.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of tho democratic party.
 WILLIAM K. TERRY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18

The Age-7erald is authorized to an- nounce W. B. Burton candidate Tor member of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18

William J. Mims of West End announces himself a candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18

hereby announce myself candidate for the Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 D. A HELMICH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
INDUSTRIAL NEWS.

The capital stock of the West Pratt Coal company has been increased from $l00O0 to s20,O0O, fully paid in. The follow ing officers have been elected: R. R. Sto- bert, president and treasurer; Tom sto- bert, assistant treaurer; W. IT. soper. sec- retary. The mines of the company are located near Pratt City on the Frisco railroad.
 The Wall Street Journal says:
 The purposes for which Southern rail- way lists s2,0o0.0O0 first consolidated 5 per cent bonds are outlined as follows: Real estate at Birmingham, Ala. $217, 639 Real estate at Primers Point. Va. 202.G96 Real estate at Atlanta. Ga.... 169, ,539 Real estate at Louisville Ky.. 133. .945 Real estate at various points. .. 57,g74 Double track and reduction of
 grades and curvature. .......... 5io,Sss Construction of Okolona Big
 Creek line in Mississippi. ...l... 227, ITO New and additional side tracks
 and other tracks at various
 points...... .... .... .... .... 206,408 New and additional equipment.... 4st, ,561
  Totai...... ...... .... .... .... .... s2,--54Ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
For Superintendent of Education.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Superintendent of Education of Jeff ferson county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. P. M M'NEIL.
 I. ". McAdory Is candidate for county superintendent of education, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-18
Fsr Tax Collector.

I hereby announce myself candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party. P. B. BOWERS.