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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
IMPROVEMENTS ARE
STILL GOING ON
MUCH ACTIVITY NOTED IN THE
INDUSTRIAL CIRCLES OF EMS
LEY-THE PLANTS ARE RUSHED
WITH WORK.

Ensley. December e.-(speeial)-A
vast amount of construction work is in
progress around the manufactures Of
Ensley. In the past week about 100 or 80
more men have been added to the large
force of workmen in the repair division.
At the steel plant preparations are be-
ing made to shortly begin work on the
$500 600 improvements that have been pro-
jected for this industry.
Extensive Improvements in the way OF
additional machinery and repairing are
in progress at the furnace yards. Recent
ly eighteen new improved Mesta blowing
engines and six vertical boilers have been
installed. Two new engine and boiler
rooms have also been erected. Large sums
of money have been expended in repairs
in nearly every department of the steel
plant and furnace yards.
The scarcity of labor has proven for
midable handicap In the completion of the
work during the past summer and fall
The company has experienced no little
trouble in procuring the desired number
OF woflmen In the construction depart
ment This in itself has been a great hin
derance In the construction of No. fur
mace. and materially delayed the compile
ton of this large plant.
The last six months have by far beer
the most prosperous in the history of this
industry. All former records have beer
broken. 1t is reported that an order has
been placed by the Souther7 railway fol
1000 tons Of rails to be delivered mex
year. 1t IS also reported tfat there are
enough orders in sight to keep this indus
try operating on full time during thu
coming year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
HOLD JOINT SESSION.
High School Societies Entertained
Yesterday Afternoon.

Joint meeting of the Clio Aglaio,
Euterpean and Yaneey societies of the
Birmingham high school was held yester-
day afternoon in the high school assem-
bly, hall, a large attendance being pres
ent.
The following programme was rendered;
Call to order by Miss Mildred Tynes,
lpresident Of Clio.
Prayer, DR.. l.. S. Handley.
Roll call, secretary of the Yaneey
Quotations, girls, Shakespeare.
Quotations, boys, on trusts.
Song Euterpean club.
Original Grafton, Emmett Nolan.
Debate, Resolved That the Trusts as
/ Existing IN the Country Today Are a
Menace to the Welfare of the People"
Affirmative, Thomas Henley Gertrude
Huntington. Clara Sem. Negative, James
Graham, Willie Jean Stewart, Maud Ros-
leon
Humorous recitation Annie Gilardoni.
Song, Euterpean club.
Grafton, Robert Bradley.
Adjournment, Robert Bradley
The judges of the debate, the Hon. r.
K. Campbell, the Rev. James Mccoy,
and Prof F. M Roo, decided in favor
of the affirmative
The Birmingham public schools will
close next Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock
for the Christmas holidays. School work
Will be esumed ON the following Mon
day morning week. which win be Janu-
airy g
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17

Before leaving Birmingham for Mem
PMS to attend the annual meeting of the
southern league Colonel Sheppard of the
local association announced that the con-
tract of lmielder Mooro has been secured
by Birmingham. Moore is a Cotton State
Lacquer with good record.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
WANTS INDICTMENT
AGAINST LAWSON
Mr.. Wack Says He Has Lost $21 900 BY
Depreciation of Copper
Stock.


New York, December 16-An application
for the indictment OF Thomas W. Law
son and OF the showing of the books OF
the Amalgamated Copper company was
made at the district attorneys office to-
day by Henry Wellington Wack, who
lives most of the time in London. Mr..
\, aek is a member Of the National Bar
association of the country and of the
Royal Geographical society of London.
Accompanied by his lawyer. Charles NJ.
Beattie, Mr. Wack called at the Office of
District Attorney Jerome and left there
his formal application that Mr. Lawson
be indicted.
Mr.. Wack says that he owns outright
1000 shares of Amalgamated Copper, and
that it was worth when he came here a
few weeks ago ISL, 7SO AS result of Mr..
Lawsons acts, Mr.. Wack asserts his
stocks fell to SO, and he suffered a loss of
approximately $21,000.
Mr.. Wack asks that a demand be made
on the Amalgamated company for its
books, TO ascertain jrst what its stock is
worth, and II Lawson's statement proves
false, he wants him indicted under chap
ter ABS of the code, third subdivision,
which provides that any person who
knowingly circulates false rumor, state
ment or intelligence against stock, is
punishable by a fine of not more than
$4,000 or by Imprisonment for not more
than three years, or both.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
PRATT CITY MINERS
HOLD A MEETING
IMPORTANT BUSINESS Is TRANS.
ACTED AND THERE ARE Ru.
MoRs OF A STRIKE SETTLE
MENT-oTHER NEWS.


Pratt City, December 16.-lspecial. J.
Inc Pratt City local, United Mine Work
ers, OF the Alabama district held a meet
Inf at the city hall this afternoon While
the session was a secret one, 1t is under
stood that several matters of Importance
We're before the local ~
This was the regular time set for the
local to vote for national officers of the
miners organization The result of the
election will be sent to the national
headquarters, and the vote will be an
nounced sometime In January.
The meeting was a large one the city
being filed to overlooking Several re-
ports are current on the streets tonight
relative to the action of the local, but
nothing can be confirmed. It is intimated
that the local discussed taking some steps
which, If carried out may lead to the
termination of the miners strike which
has been in progress since last July al
though nothing definite can be found out
about the work of this afternoons meet
ing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
SEMINARY GIRLS
ARE ENTERTAINED
r. F. LEWIS HOLDS HIS ANNUAL
RECEPTION IN HIS HARDWARE
sToRE-A PLEASANT EVENING
SPENT WITH MUSIC.

Following a custom observed for more
than five years, the faculty and the
students of the Birmingham Seminary
were entertained last night by r. F.
Lewis In his hardware store on Second
avenue between Twentieth and Twenty
first streets.
Accompanied by members of the faculty
fifty bright eyed girls came down from
the seminary and were met by Mr. Lewis.
A programme plentiful in entertainment
had been provided, and the guests passed
perhaps the happiest three hours of the
fall session. 1t was Mr.. Lewis Christ
mas gift to the girls. Refreshments were
served at 10 o'clock and an improvised
mandolin and guitar club, consisting of
James Gregory, julius Hill and Nathaniel
Williams, the three young musicil prodi-
ges of the colared race in birmingham came
in and played popular airs and sang pop
ular songs for the next hour and a half.
1t was nearly midnight before the COM
pany broke up.
This form of entertainment began six
years ago. A bevy of young girls of the
seminary caught In rain storm. sought
shelter in Mr.. Lewis store. To please
them he ordered a little spread and
later had them and one Of their teach
ers at home. Out of this came the an
nual entertainment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
CARNEGIE SUPPLEMENTS GIFT.
Makes Handsome Addition to Fund
Started BY Benjamin Franklin.

New York, December 1e.-Andrew Car
negie has given to the city of Boston the
sum of $4,000 and become the Joint foun-
der with Benjamin Franklin Of an insti-
tuition for industrial training, according
to an announcement made this morning
by the Herald. The new enterprise is
to be managed along the lines of the
Cooper institute of this city.
Benjamin Franklin In his will left to
the city of Boston the sum of $4,000 which
was to be invested and kept In tact for
a century, at the end of which time 1t
was to be used for the benefit OF the
apprentices of the city. The board OF
selectmen and the ministers OF three
denominations were mentioned as the trus-
tees of whom the expenditure of the fund
should fall.
The amount was invested in real es-
tate soon after the death of Frank
lin, which took place in 1890, and 1t was
found on the termination OF the trust
that the fund had increased to S7O,OOO
1t Is stated that Mr. Carnegie recently
agreed to donate twice the amount OF
the fund for the purpose stated
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
NO ONE CAN SEE
MRS. CHADWICK
Continued from first Pase)

Continued from first Paqe)
ing chin In her hand, a picture Of despair
and anger. The prisoner did not present
the trim appearace she has heretofore.
Her features showed the traces of anx-
iety and the nervus tension she has been
under, while her eyes flashed with spirit
as she saw her visitor approach.
WHO gave you permission to come
here" shee demanded before question
could be asked. She was angered over
something and refused to discuss any topic
whatever. She was told that the prom
ised statement she was to make was
anxiusly awaited by the people of Cleve-
land, as we'll as all other parts of the
country and the public interest in the
case was again pressed upon her, but she
maintained the spirit of resentment
against everybody and especially the
newspapers for printing the interviews
that President Beckwith had with her
yesterday.
Finally Mrs. Chadwick said IT have
made my last statement. will have moth
ing further to say" and she closed the
interview. During the conversation her
nurse. Freda sat beside her stroling the
prisoners hand and trying to sooth the
enraged woman.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
At the Churches.

The Rev r. G. Sherer the new pastor
Of the First Christian church, will arrive
from his home at Bethel Ky, tomor-
rcw and will preach at the morning and
evening services Sunday.
The Rev Mr., Longcrier. pastor of the
First Baptist church. Will preach at the
morning and evening services Sunday
At st. Johns Episcopal church the
Rev. Mr. DeOvies viii conduct the regu-
lar services Sunday.
The Rev DR.. George w. Read. pastor
% the First Methodist church, will preach
at the morning and evening services Sum
day.
Al ST. Anthonys church the Rev Fa-
Their Doyle will conduct the usual SER
vices Sunday.
The Rev. J. w. Orr, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, will preach at the
morning and evening services Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
HOPE IS RENEWED
FOR SETTLEMENT
Another Conference VIII Be Held This
Morning Between Owners and
Employees at Fall River.

Fall River, Mass, December 16.-Re-
newed hope of the settlement of the pro-
longed cotton mill strike in this city was
given tonight by the announcement that
another conference had been arranged
between the representatives of the strik-
ers and mill owners
The conference win take place tomor-
row, and 1t is understood every effort will
be made to put an end to the great strike
which has thrown nearly 26,000 operatives
out of employment and been attended
with much suffering. President Golden OF
the United Textile council, and Secretary
Albert Hilbert returned tonight from
New York. where they met President
Samuel Gompers of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor. Tho conditions in the local
mills were explained thoroughly to Mr..
Gompers.
Early today the labor leaders announced
that they had decided to submit the ques-
ton of a continuance of the strike to a
vote of the members Of the various or
CARNATIONS involved, and This will be done
whatever the outcome of tomorrow $
meeting. The strike began twenty-five
weeks ago, when the operatives refused to
accept a new wage schedule which re-
duced the price list paid 12Ia per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
Postoffice Appointments.

Washington, December 15.-(Special)--
Rural routes ordered established Janu-
airy 16; Admission. oxford Station, Calhoun
county, routes 6 and I, population S66,
houses 206. Mllport. Lamar county. route
2. population 42S, houses 1872 Tennille,
Pike county, route 3, population 4lo,
houses 90.
Rural carriers appointed: Huntsville,
route 2, Edwin A. Voekel, carrier; Rich
ard T. Watts substitute; Roanoke, route
4. Guy S. weathes. carrier; George w.
Barsh. substitute.
Joseph II. Burlington appointed post
master at Tickridge. Limestone county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
CHRISTMAS TREE SALE.
Ladies' Auxiliary of ST. Andrew Broth
erhood viii Entertain Today.

The Ladies Auxiliary of the St. Andrew
brotherhood will hold a Christmas tree
sale today in the Sheppard block ON Fiji
teenth street and Tenth avenue. South
Highlands. The tree will be filled with
valuable holiday gifts and each holder
of a ticket will be given a nice pres
ent.
There will be an attractive booth of
fancy articles for the older people. The
birmingham Railway. Light and Power
company will have a wonderful exhibit
ton of gas heating and Illuminating fix
lures. The entire hall will be heated and
illuminated by the company
The birmingham Stove and Tinware
company's Santa Claus will be present
from to 4 o'clock in the afternoon, for
the entertainment of the children
The public is invited to attend the
sale
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
At the Churches.

The Rev. j. A. Hendricks, pastor Of the
First Baptist church, will preach at the
morning and evening services Sunday
At the First Methodist Episcopal
church, south, the Rev. Dr. w. F. Foust
pastor, will preach at the morning and
evening services Sunday.
The Rev w. w. Wolfe, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church, will preach at
both of the services Sunday
At ST. GATHERINGS church, the Rev Fa-
Their Galland will conduct the usual SER
vices Sunday.
The Rev. Frank Stokes, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal church, will preach
at the morning and evening services
Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
CORNWELL CASE Is
SET FOR MONDAY
WILL COME UP IN THE sEesEMER
CITY COURT AND WILL At
TRACT MUCH ATTENTION.
OTHER NEWS.

Bessemer, December 16-(speciaD,-T
case OF the state vs.. T. J. Cornwell, in
oleted for embezzlement, has been set Tor
d nearing in the Bessemer city court
Monday, December 10. Captain Cornwell
was formerly president Of the defunct
Bessemer Savings bank The hearing will
create considerable interest
The state will be represented by solic-
ltor L. ID. Godfrey and the defendant Will
De represented by Capt Frank S. White
ana sons, Of Birmingham; Walter K.
smith and Porter and Mead of Bessemer.
At the last term of the court the case
was continued, but as both the state and
detense have been active since the con-
unuation, it is very prabable that the
case Will be heard this time.
A number of witnesses will be sum-
moned by both sides.
Shortly after the failure of the Saw
ings bank was announced in June, 1903,
l. ). Cornwell, president of the institu-
tlon' went to Central America, where he
remained until last winter when he re-
turned to this city and promptly made
bond. He was taken in the custody of
the officers, the bond being arranged
>before his arrival in this city. Captain
Cornwell is now engaged in the insurance
and real estate business IN this city.
The regular venire drawn for next
weeks session Of the court is as fol
lows:
w II. Lewis, Beat SO; C. ". Calhoun
3; w. A. Blackwell. Z; c. L. Sumner. Z
Matt Sapp, 80; L. p. Howell, "a; Adam
Kyle, 80; ]. G. Waldrop, S5; D. L. Floyd
Z: ]. M. Parsons, 49, w. T. Kennedy. 80
Y. T. Albright. 30; Lock Pitts. 80; w. e
c. Vermilion, 2; T. C. Harris, sr.. 4: w. A
Reed, 80; C. r. Warwick, 80; W. s. Brew
er, 80; r. B. Eaton. "a; NJ. J. Boots. SO
John Humber 4; w. b. Harrison, 4; s
w Kimbrell. 3; H. B. Huey /; JOSEPH
Sleeves, So; F. F. earle, Al; James Ken
redy. 3; F. Lawson. 8; Charles Sullivan
80; d. M. Franklin. St., 4: John Nc
Mitchell, 80; T. L. Miller, 8; w. T. Cough
lin, 80; J. T. Johnson, 49,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
ZION IN GOOD SHAPE.
Rumors of Financial Crisis In Dowe's
Town Are Denied.

Chicago, December 16.--Rumors that
Alexander Dowie was facing financial
crisis and a new receivership for Zion
CITY were branded as false tonight by
Judge w. Barns and other officials of
the Dowie establishment who insist that
zion is In a better condition financially
than before the receivership last winter.
Judge Barns said:
For a year we have done business
practically on a cash basis. We positively
have had no trouble with any creditors
OF bankers. AS to the recelvership debt,
we paid in cash the first three INSTALL
ments. and the last one, due this week,
was met in a satisfactory manner"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
cassett Sees the President.

Washington, December ia. j.
Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania
Railroad company, was at the White
House today, prior to the cabinet meet
ing, and had a conference with Presi-
dent ROOSEVELT The talk with the
President extended until after the hour
for the meeting Of the cabinet, and
Mr.. Cassatt met the members of the
cabinet as they assembled for the
meeting. About fifteen minutes after
the cabinet had assembled Mr.. Cassatt
left the Presidents Office and was
driven to the capitol. He declined to
discuss the nature Of his visit
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
VERDICT FOR DEFENDANT.
Mrs. culpepper's Husband Was Killed
On Railroad Crossing.

Columbus, Ga, December 16.--(Speciai)
In the $4,000 damage suit of Mrs. Cul.
pepper, nee Mrs NJ ]. Bass, against the
Southern railway, the jury in the federal
court this afternoon brought in verdict
for the defendant. Mrs. Culpepper's first
husband, George Bass was killed at a
Southern railway crossing two miles
northeast of Columbus, June 27, 1903.
1t was claimed by his widow that his
death was due to the negligence of the
company, 1t being alleged that the special
train which killed him crossed the pub
lie road at the rate Of sixty miles an
hour
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
Old Citizen Dies.

G. w. Batsen, one of the pioneer cit
liens of this county, died this morning
at his home, five miles south of Besse-
mer, from the results Of a severe fall
sustained two weeks ago In which he
fractured his hip The deceased was rs
years of age and up to the time of his
death a member of Camp Rose McAadory
confederate veterans He is survived by
seven sons and four daughters. The in
terment will take place tomorrow after
noon at Pleasant Ridge cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
Personal and General.

Miss Bessie Pickett. who has been quite
i'll for several days, is improving rap
idly
The East Highland band of the Ladies'
Aid society of the First Methodist church
will give a reception next Thursday eve
ming, December %, at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. w. w. Blackwell of East High
lands
Tie Misses Edwards entertained a few
friends this evening at their home on
East Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
MAY WRECK SCHEME.
European steel Rail Pool Hinges on
American Consent.

London, December 1.-THE Chronicle as
serts that the fate Of the International
steel rail pool hangs on the report or
j. Farrar who has been In Europe for
some weeks investigating and is now
returning to America.
1T is possible" says the Chronicle,
that American hostility may wreck the
scheme" Practically all the leading Brit
ish firms have Joined the combination,
but the keystone of the whole edifce Is
the United States Steel corporation, with
out whose support it may fall to pieces
II America joins this pool, their preserve
will probably be Mexico and Soutn
America"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
Personal and General.

Mr.. A. d. Maddox has returned from a
visit to relatives at Griffin, Ga.
DIR. j. M Tubb received a message to-
day announcing the death of his cousin.
DIR. ]. M Stringer of Falkville, a promi-
nent physician of that place.
w. d. Lanier, the circulation manager
of the Age-Herald in Bessemer. has re-
moved his office to 1913 Second avenue,
the second door from the postoffice. He
will carry a complete line of books and
magazines In connection with his papers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

These transfers of real estate were re-
corded yesterday in the probate court of
jefferson county:
Sam p. West and wife to William K.
Brown $2E.5 lot AZ, Birmingham.
F. 10. and w. NJ. Jordan and wife to q.
r. HarsL, $4,000; lots l to 8. block So,
Birmingham.
]. c. Regain and wife to Willie L. Hall,
$1,000; lots ii and Is, block e5, East Lake.
Wylam Merchandise company to Con-
solidated Merchandise company, $l1,500;
three-quarters lots l. and 3, block 9,
Pratt City Land and Improvement COM
pany.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
LEAVE FIRE LIMITS.
Municipal Authorities Forbid Expod.
ing of Fireworks In Fire Limits.

Strenuous pleasure seekers during the
Christmas holidays will have to go to
places outside of the fire limits of Birm-
ingham to discharge fireworks this year.
Such an order comes from the city hall
and 1t will be rigidly enforced, accord
Ing to the municipal authorities,
The city, however, as usual, will issue
permits for the sale of fireworks along
the streets of Birmingham during the
coming week, the license being So with
the regular 81 fee added. These stands
cannot be located within twenty-five feet
OF street intersections
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
ADJUSTMENTS
At the sIIou.

''The Lighthouse by the Sea" will close
a weeks engagement at the Biiou theatre
with a matinee this afternoon and a
performance tonight The play has
pleased Bijou patrons and Is considered
are of the best acted melodramas that
has been here this season. There is an
interesting plot, elaborate scenic effects
and stage mechanism and plenty of humor
TO relieve the atmosphere of gloom Gre
ated by the despicable villains
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
PETITIONS IN HANkRuPTcv.

These petitions In bankruptcy were filed
yesterday in the Unitet States court:
7. Sims OF Bessemer. Liabilities 1892
Assets sos.
N. w. jefferson OF Pratt City Labili-
ties, SAT so. Assets, SO
Jessie Davis of Lewisburg. Liabilities
$171. 05. Assets, 500.
Dan ONeal of Birmingham
Fillmore Dawson of Ensley Liabilities
$69. 80 Assets 81.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
with the highest precepts of reason {
humanity; and
Resolutions Are Adopted.

Whereas, the civilized nations Of the
world have, by Jointly establishing the
permanent court at The Hague recognized
the moral obligation which rests upon
the horrors of war by the submission of
their controversies to judicial determine
ton: and
Whereas, the government of the United
States, which for the past half century,
has been one of the most active In the
resort to arbitration, has negotiated and
Is negotiating treaties with various pow
ers, making compulsory upon the con-
tracing nations the reference Of dis
putes of certain nature to the inter-
national court at The Hague now there
fore be it,
Resolved, That we. the citizens of New
York, in mass meeting assembled favor
the extension by the government OF the
United States of the principle OIL inter
national arbitration to all questions which
cannot otherwise be brought to pacific
determination"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-17
BUYS HANDSOME RESIDENCE.
w. n. Woodward Purchases T.. II
Aldrlch, Jr.'s, Property.

w. H. Woodward has purchased the
residence of T. II. Aldrich, Jr on the
corner of Thirteenth avenue and Nine
teenth street, south. Mr.. Woodward and
his family, consisting of his wife, son
and dauRhter-in-law will occupy the res
idence. At present the son and daughter
in law are living in Sydney, o.
The residence is one of the handsomest
In Birmingham. The site embraces a lot
about 1S0x140 feet 1t formerly belonged
to the late A. T. Jones. president of the
Alabama National bank