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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
CITY OFFICIALS SWORN IN.
The Oath of Office Was Administered
 Yesterday.

The city officials who were recently elected by the mayor and aldermen en- tered upon their new terms of office yes- .erday.
 The following officials were sworn in at he office of the mayor during the day.
 G. c. Engstfeld, city treasurer; J. T. Mullin, chief of the fire department; Mack 7ittenberry. jail warden; A. w. Ritten- perry, assistant jail warden; Thomas Jeff 'ries, assistant custodian of the city hall ]. H. McNeal, pound keeper; W. B. Copeland, city auditor; J. T. Garretson real and personal tax collector; J. J. Cur ran, custodian of city hall F. M. Duncan, assistant milk inspector; c. A. Collins meat and milk inspector; E. D. Smith. city attorney; A. A. Gambill, license and street tax collector; R. w. Walker, chief sanitary inspector.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
MINER WAS KILLED
 BY FALLING STONE
JAMES A. lSAACS MET WITH lN- STANT DEATH YESTERDAY IN THE sAYREToN MlNES-HEAD WAS HORRIBLY CRUSHED.

James Albert Isaacs, a white miner, evidently about 35 or 40 years old. was in stantly killed yesterday afternoon about 3:15 o'clock by a large stone which fell on him in the Sayreton mines.
 The mans skull was crushed by the stone. It was impossible to recognize his head or face, and the dead man presents a most horrible sight.
 It Is stated that the rock weighed about two tons and that the head of the de- ceased was the only part of his body which was caught under the rock. It re- quired about an hour to remove the rock so that the body could be taken out of the mines. The remains were brought to Birmingham and are at Green x Co.'S undertaking establishment The deceased leaves wife and one child. The funer- al arrangements have not been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

The Birmingham division Grand Army of the Republic Is emulating the example set by the United confederate veterans and comrades are taking steps to have ,Nickles. an old federal veteran, removed from the Jefferson county poor house at Woodlawn, to the old soldiers home at Dayton, O.
 It will be remembered that when Thompson, the confederate veteran, was discovered in the poor house by an Age Herald reporter some weeks ago, and subsequently, removed to more congenial quarters he had for a companion in dis tress G. A. R. veteran and the fact was mentioned at the time.
 The c. A. R. veterans discharge from the army was immediately forwarded to Congressman Underwood, with a full statement of the old mans distress and an appeal to MT. Underwood to use his influence in behalf of a worthy cause
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
CROWDS WATCHING
 THE PAYING WORK
MAYOR AND OTHER OFFICIALS MAKE TOUR OF INSPECTION OF THIRD AVENUE YESTERDAY, PROCESS OF MAcADAMIzING.

There has probable never been any pav- ing done in Birmingham that has attract ed so much attention as the bituminous macadam work now in progress on Third avenue.
 All day long the avenue is lined with spectators watching the process which is entirely novel in this city.
 The paving is being done on one side of the street at a time, and the work is in progress ali the way from Eighteenth to Twenty first street. There are three im- mense rolling engines at work which are not only used in blowing the street, out are also used in rolling the patent com position out into a smooth surface.
 The pavement is completed for half a block between Eighteenth and Nineteenth street so that some idea can be obtained about how it will ultimately appear Bi- luminous macadam pavement consists of a layer of slag. layer of crushed rock. upon which is placed a layer of fine rock mixed with hot pitch composition, which is packed down tight. On top of this thin layer of the hot composition Is spread and very fine crushed rock is sprinkIed on top of the whole, and the pavement is completed as soon as it has hardened.
 Yesterday morning Mayor Drennen, City Attorney E. D. Smith and City Engineer Julian Kendrick made a trip of inspection along the avenue to see the progress of the paving work and all express them selves as highly gratifed at the progress being made.
 Fourth avenue from Eighteenth to Twenty first street and Fifth avenue from Eighteenth to Twenty-seventh streets. and Nineteenth street from Third to Fourth avenue will also be paved with bituminous macadam as soon as the work on Third avenue Is finished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
FARLEY LEAVES TODAY.
Other Delegates to Convention VIII
 Follow Later.

William R. Fairley, national commit teeman from Alabama for the United Mine Workers of America, will leave to- day for Indianapolis to make preparatory arrangements for the coming convention in that city.
 The nineteen delegates who will repre- sent the different locals in the district of Alabama will leave on the leth instant and will be accompanied by President Ed Flynn and Secretary-Treasurer J. l.. Clemo. who will represent the smaller locals.
 jority of the miners in the state were cell ebrating New Year, but that resumption of work at the mines would take place today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
MOVES TO MEMPHIS.
Polk Resigns From Peoples Telephone
 Co.-Harper Succeeds Him.

At a meeting of the board of directors of the Peoples Home Telephone company, held on the last day of the year. w. B. Harper was elected to the position of of- fee manager of the company and he will in the future be in charge of the com pany's affairs.
 MT. Harper has heretofore held the po- sition of cashier of the company, and his election to the new position was the result of the resignation of R. H. Polk as vice president and general manager. which was effective yesterday.
 MT. Polk has accepted similar position to the one from which he has, just re- signed with the Memphis Telephone com pany, and he will remove to that city at once and enter upon his new duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
SILVER HELD FOR OWNER.
Spoons and Forks at Chief of Police
 Wier's Office.

A negro yesterday carried eighteen pieces of silverware to the office of Chief Wier, and stated that he had found the valuables lying on the pavement.
 The silver was in a box and was care fully tied up. It is engraved and seems to be very solid. There are six spoons, six forks and the same number of small spoons. The police are anxious for peo- pie who have lost silver to come and identify these pieces is possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
BOY HURT
 BY ELECT|C GAR Whitney, Stepson of Dr. 0ed-
 man, is Run Over HE WILL PROBABLY LIVE Struck By Twentieth Street Loop Car at Seventeenth Street and Elev-
 enth Avenue and Dragged
 50 Feet-Ran in Front.
HE WILL PROBABLY LIVE

Whitney, the 6-year-old step-son of Dr. yesterday afternoon about o'clock by a street car at Seventeenth street and Eleventh avenue, south. The little boys condition is very serious, but it is thought he will live if there are no internal in- juries.
 He was struck and dragged fifty or sixty feet by Twentieth street loop car No. BOA, which was being run by Motorman J. w. Mccullough and Conductor J. w. Hinds. The accident occurred just as the car was past seventeenth street going west.
 The boys injuries consist of cut across the forehead. It Is three inches long and reaches the bone. It required several stitches to bring the sides of the wound together. There is another long, deep gash on his shoulder. Both of the boys ears were badly lacerated, axd a small piece was cut out of one of them. His entire body is painfully bruised and his face and head are bruised
 Caught in Trucks.
 It seems a miracle that the boy was not killed instantly When the car struck him he fell on the tracks and was drag ged more than fifty feet before the car could be stopped The fender passed over him and he was lying up in the trucks behind the fender. The car had to be backed several feet before It was possi- ble to get the little boy out.
 The child was taken to his parents res idence at 1927 Twelfth avenue, south, and medical attention was given him. Drs Lull and Coalburne assisted Dr. Dedman. It was after o'clock before they fin- ished treating the cuts and bruises.
 It Is impossible yet to tell whether there are any internal injuries. If there are not the physicians think the boy will re- cover. His condition is not as bad as was at first feared.
 Was Playing on Avenue.
 It seems that the boy was playing on Eleventh avenue with several of his lit- tie comrades about the same age He was running after or from one of them and ran in front of the car before he saw it. The car was running rapidly when it struck the boy, as it was on an incline and did not have stop to make for nearly block, when it would reach Sixteenth street.
 Witnesses or the affair say that the ear was too close to the boy when he ran in front of it for the motorman to have prevented the accident. They state that the motorman made every effort to stop the car as soon as he saw the child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
STEEL MILL WAGES.
Reduction of IS Per Cent at the EnsIey
 Plant.

A notice has been posted in the steel mill of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company at Ensley, signed by Superintendent Mcdonald, announcing that a reduction of 15 per cent would be made in the wages of all employees with the exception of those receiving q per day.
 The notice follows: 'To the Employees of the Steel Works Division, Tennessee Coal, Iron and Raii- road Company:
 owing to the continued demoralized condition of the steel trade. the manage ment regrets to announce a readjIistment of force and reduction in wages averag- ing about 15 per cent, effective January 1, 1904.
 "The wages of laborers race wing $1 per day will not be changed.
 IS. M'DoSA.D,
 SUperintend nt'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
MsrrIaoe Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate office yesterday to the following couples: Ed Handlers of Avondale and Miss Ora Sanders. Edwin Kimble of De- catur and Miss Herity. James F. Hanni- gan of Pratt City and Miss Nellie Moran, Robert w. Vaughan of North Birming- ham and Miss Ida Densmore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Commercial Travellers.

United Commercial Travellers, Birming- ham council No. 172, will hold it's regu- lar meeting tonight, January ?, at s o'clock, in Eagles hall, 213ka North Nine- teenth street. There will be three candi- dates for initiation and other very impor- tant business will come before the lodge. A large and prompt attendance particu- larly has been requested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

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 The Birmingham News: Bo 1T. and Byron Dozier are relia perienced physicians and surs deserve the great success been and Is theirs.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
MRS. D. B. HIcKMAN's ILLNESS.
Her Condition Was Reported Very
 Critical Yesterday.

The friends of Mrs. D. B. Hickman will be grieved to know that she is critically i'll at her home in Cleveland.
 MT. Hickman, who is assistant county treasurer, was called home from the court house very suddenly yesterday afternoon on account of the change in his wifes condition.
 Mrs. Hickman suffered severe stroke of paralysis on December 19. 1902. from which she has never recovered although a decided change for the worse In her condition did not come until yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

A building permit was issued from the office of the city engineer yesterday to W. s. Brown to erect a three-story brick building on Second avenue, between Twenty-second and Twenty third streets, to cost s20,OOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Permit to PeddIe.

The first official act of Mayor Drennen for the New Year was to approve the permit of Terry H. Meadows as 6 ped- dler. MT. Meadows is an ex-Confederate soldier and there is a provision in the city ordinances to exempt veterans from paying peddlers licenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
For Probate JuduC

The Age-Herald is authori nounce '. P. Stiles a candidl election as Judge of Probate q county. subject to the acti Democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
For Superintendent of Ec

I hereby announce myself ' for Superintendent of Educa ferson county, subject to the Democratic primary. P. N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
REAL EsTATE TRANsFEas.

A deed was recorded at the probate of- flee yesterday transferring part of lot 6, block 20. Birmingham, from Mary B. Cam eron to F. G. Smith, the consideration be- ing $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
For Solicitor Tenth Judicial q

The Age-Herald is authorized nounce Frank Cahalan a candid Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial subject to the action of the delI primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
For Tax Collector.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party. P. B. BOWERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

The Age-Herald Is authorized nounce John Mcqueen a cand solicitor of the Tenth judlci7 subject to the action of the primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Enr Sniicitnr.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party.
 WILLIAM K. TERRY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce w. B. Burton a candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jef- ferson county. subject to the action Of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

The Age-Heraid Is authorized to an- nounce George B. Tarrant of North Bir- mingham candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. Subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

hereby announce myself a candidats for reelection to the Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic party. J. K. P. LAIRD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

I hereby announce myself candidate for the Board of Revenue. subject to tks action of the democra tic primary.
 D. A HELMICH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

The Age-Heraid Is authorized to ar nounce that H. P. Henin Is a cardida for reelection as solicitor for Y&fers5 county. subject to the action of fhe der ocratic primary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Baard of Revenue.

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action of democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

Ala1 1ana Brewing Go.
 Bohemian Bsar."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

Alabama Brewing Co.
 Bohemian Beer. =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

An Associated Press dispatch. dated Raleigh, N. C., January 1, about the con- solidation of the Eastern and Western districts of the Southern railway. says:
 Information from a seemingly author itative source received last night was to the effect that the general offices would be moved to Atlanta"
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-12-02
BROUGHT Back PING.

After a separation OF thirty eight
years. Abraham Allen, a prominent cit
izen Of Maynard. Mass, and one Of
the leading members OF Isaac Davis
post, G. A. R., shook the hand Of his
old chum, John Weleh Of Los An
geIes. Cal. Allen and Weloh served
through the war as members OF the
old Thirtieth Massachusetts regiment,
Nj Allen in company B, while Mr..
WEIGH was in company H
The two men were the closest Of
friends during their term Of enlist
ment. but had not met since they
were mustered out in 1855. Mr..
Welch enlisted from Cambridge and
went west at the close OF the var.
During the campaign in Virginia
Mt. WeIch lost his pipe in an engage
ment, and was presented with one
that Mr. Allen had to spare. On their
meeting Mr.. WEIGH had the identical
pipe in his possession; the two friends
enjoyed a smoke from it while talk
ing over old times
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-12-02
Have WRONG InserIptIon.


At the last reunion Of the Army
Of the Cumberland a very singular
state of affairs was developed by a
letter to the society from WhitelaW
Reid, challenging the correctness OF
the official inscription upon the mon
uments to the Ohio regiments and bat
teries erected by the State Of Ohio,
through its Battlefield Commission, in
the Shiloh National Park. The follow
ing extract from Mr.. Reds letter
speaks for itself:
4 should like to ask this sOcitey to
consider if it does not yet owe a duty
to itself and to its hOnOred dead Of
fetal publications have only recently
come to my knowledge in which, aside
from personal errors that need not
now be noticed, there appears a
strange distortion of facts as 70 when
the several parts Of the Army Of the
Ohio became engaged with the enemy
on the 9Th and It'll of April, 1852.
An old book of my own, Ohio in
the War. printed long before the Of
fetal reports were accessible, is quot
ed as one authority for these state
ments; but in some few cases 1 have
been able TO cOllate they neither agree
with that work nor with the OfhCial
reports nor with themselves, and the
time when certain regiments went
into action is set down on the very
monuments the state have erected on
the spot three or four hours after
they had been hOtly engaged and the
field had been well nigh reSained.
whether this is due TO a laundering
effort to shield names which need no
such treacherOus props to their solid
renOwn. and to do it at the expense
Of the Army Of the Ohio. or whether
it is due to mere incompetence. the
effect is the same. Can your society
in loyalty to itself and TO its martyrs
on that field permit these misTepFe-
sensations to stand?"
In consequence Of the receipt Of the
above letter, a resolution was passed
that the corresponding secretary for
ward copies of the same to the gov
ernor of Ohio and the Secretary Of
War, requesting them to take meas
ures to test the accuracy Of the in
scriptiOns that have been challenged
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-12-02
vieksbura : Gland -.

With VicksbuTg was surrendered
the largest force OF men and guns
ever known in the history Of var
fare. a record which was exceeds
only by the Germans when they forced
Bazaine to yield the fortress Of Metz
in the FrancO-Prussian war. Brown
gives the figures OF Grants capture
as more than 1900 men, 5000 stand
Of arms and 165 cannon, large and
small. Grant found there 5000 stand
Of English Enfield rifles. which were
at once turned over TO the union
troops to take the place OF the inferior
guns they had been using
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1904-12-02
TERRIBLE SUFFERING
THIS YOUNG WOMAN APPEALED IN
YAIH FOB HELP.
FheaHoPs HAD Al1aost settled late Uttsr
Despair Relief Cane from an
Unexpected Source, -.

DEoA Peebe0 Source
Mn. Emma Heidebredsr, Of No. 1873
Joy street, Burlington, Iowa, whose hus-
band isan employee Of the Rand Lumber
Co. tells . story Of pitiRble suffering:
% For about i've years, - she R.yB, +" 1
had = host Of physical ills that keptme an
invalid and puzzled the doctors. Some
OF them thought was going into con-
sumptio8- At times was 50 weak that
7 could net comb my hair OK even wash
my face. Then excTuciating pains ran
suddenly up my thigh and I had 20 be
carried % bed screaming IN my agony.
I could no longer do my work and the
drain upon my husbands purse was
very heavy. ersved food but what I
ate only gave ne discomfort. Ny liver
was torpid, and often had 20 be carried
70 the door for air to save me from SUI
floating.
THE worst was the pain which seemed
as If ny thigh were being pushed out Of
nv body. The best doctors could DO was
20 deaden It by narcotics Oncs they
thought could not hive for more than
two days. In one OF my worst attacks,
a friend said : Why don Z you try DR..
" llaIIl8 Eluk El0ss lney aE8 the
only thing that ever helped my rheuma-
tiSm'
Il took his advice. Alter using one
box fels better, and I continued to use
the pills for three OF four months with
steady Improvement until I was ven.
For four years have been able 90 do All
my household work, and no longer have
70 take medicine Tor any serious trouble
I gave enc box Of Dr.. Williams Pink
Pills Go q man on Crutchss because OF
rheumatiEn and advised my market
woman 70 buy q box when Ehs was CON
planning Of the sane trouble. I heard that
he Wa soon able 20 throw his clutches
sway, and she told me she had got nd Of
tbs rheumatiEn By TIA use Of one box
and could not thsnk me too much =
Testimony uazItipliss IS 70 the nag
uifssns cuatzFe powers Of Or. VILLAS
Pink Pills for Pale People IA cases Of
rhs1matiEns nenralEia, nervous hssd-
ache, pa1pitation q the hart and an
forms Of Wealmsss IN either msle OF
female. They Grs cod by al draggissg
tarouEhout ths FFuEld-