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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
RAILROAD WORLD.


 The earnings of the Texas and Pacific railroad for the third week in February were S2l7062 against s195,6 for the same period in 1903. The earnings of the rail- road from January 1 to February 2i were sl.7s9 45e.
 The gross earnings of nineteen railroads for the third week in February amounted to $3.566,126, against sS,595.513 for the same period last year. Of the nineteen roads, ten show increase aggregating s175,S9s and nine show decreases of $2O4,7S5, making the average gross decrease $29, SS7, or 0.s1 per cent.
 Minneapolis flour millers are hard pressed for cars in which to load their output. In fact, almost all over the coun- try the demand for boxears by shippers is greater than the supply.
 The new tripicate form of way bill adopted by the Central Freight associa- ton will be put in use on April 1. The suggestion is made in an official circu- lar that all individual freight bills be made to comply with the new form, and firms who have been using their own are advised to supply themselves before that date
 An appropriation of s1s,OOO is provided for in bill introduced in congress by Senator Elkins of West Virginia for the publication of railroad map of the Uni ted States, under the direction of the geological survey. The map is to be about sixteen and half by ten feet, and the scale of miles will be sixteen miles to an inch. It will show all of the railroads in the United States, giving their exact To- cation, the principal railroad stations, and all state and county lines. The first edi- ton of the map will number 12o0 and will be prepared for full sheet or folio use.
 A block signal system is to be in- stalled by the Louisville and Nashville railroad on its main line between Oxmoor and New Castle. C.. B. Phelps, superin- tendent of transportation, and J. Curtis, superintendent of machinery of the com pany, are Investigating the proposed im- provements. The system will greatly re- lieve the work of the train despatching forces.
 f A special to the St. Louis Republic from Austin says:
 It is stated that the plans Of President B. F. Yoakum of the Frisco contemplate the ultimate acquisition of the San An tonic and Aransas Pass. Mir. Yoakum, when here discussed the situation freely with the railroad commission. He stated that the St. Louis. Brownsville and Mex ico railroad would be built to Browns vile. He asked the commission if it would be satisfied as a basis of settlement of its complaint against the San Antonio and Aransas Pass if that company can ceIed its excess of bonds thereby fore going the requirement that 1t extend its line to Brownsville It is Chairman l.. J Storey's opinion that the San Antonio and Aransas Pass does not necessarily have to build it's own line to Brownsville to com ply with it's obligation to the commits sion- He says that the same object may be obtained by 1t being purchased by the Frisco and going into Brownsville over the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
At the eijou.

The story of the blood stirring contest of Domino, Dobbns and Galiee in the Futurity race of 1893 Is one of the epoch making incidents in the history of that great event Domino won his futurity with Gailee second and Dobbins third It is said that his owner needed Dob bins winnings that day. Anyway. the story goes that the $34,OO0 won by his colt was 6 factor in the foundation of his present day fortune. It was an hour when he had extrlcated himself from a wreck on Wall street. and that futurity prize money came just in the nick of time, for he increased it tenfold in a few days It is somewhat on the faith of this story that the clement of the horse race incident Is used in His Last Dollar" David Higgins new play. The play will be presented at the Bijou this week with matinees on Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday. with David Higgins as Joe Braxton and Miss Grace Atwell as Eleanor Downs, the young Kentucky girl whose horse saves the fortunes of her father and the man she has learned to love.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
THREE ALARMS OF FIRE
 BUT LOSS WAS TRIFLING

The little growing done over the fire de- partment's February record was just twenty-four hours too soon, as yesterday it had three runs and had to lay two lines of hose, the first hose laid this month. One of the fires had every indiea- ton of being very damaging, but the prompt work of the department prevented loss.
 About 4:s0 o'clock yesterday afternoon an alarm was sent in from the South ern freight depot, near Avenue --- and Twenty-second street. Fire was burning under the entire platform on the north ern side of the building, and it appeared to be gaining headway.
 When the fire was discovered there were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
ARRESTED FOR THEFT.
Negro Enters Home on West High
 lands and Steals Watch.

Ben Chapman. negro, was arrested yesterday by Policeman Nix on a charge of burglary and grand larceny. and he has confessed to the charge.
 The negro broke Into the house of Clara White, a negro woman, on West High lands, about a month ago and stole a gold watch, among other things The policemen have been after him for about two weeks, but he was not located until yesterday. The watch was recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Receiving Party Announced.

The receiving party for the leap year ball at the Hotel Hillman tonight has been announced. It includes Mrs. B. A. Fox, Mrs. Marcus Well, Mrs. Lea Rich, Mrs. Max Singelton, Mrs. Morris Mark, Mrs. Eugene Fies, Sr.. Miss Mary Burn- helm. Miss Retta Levi. Miss Minnie Lazarus. Miss Beatrice Werthemer, Miss Florence Wertheimer Miss Jessie Iaz- arus, Miss Susie Phislits, Miss Minnie Sandman, Miss Fannie sarkes and Miss Mama IIolzer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
.DR RIDD|CK SPOKE
 ID SUNDAY CLUB
Large Meeting Yesterday Af-
 ternoon at Y. M. C. A.
FELLOWSHIP LUNCH LATER
sixty-one Present and Heard Ad. dresses by James Bailey and T. H..
 Johnson-Mr. Johnson Said Lib- eral Men Are Prosperous Men.

At the regular Sunday club meeting at the I M. C. A. building yesterday after noon the Rev. pr. C. B. Riddicl1 preach ed from the text: Ask and ye shall re- eeive, seek and ye shall find knock and it shall be opened unto you.' The speaker divided those who seek spiritual bless ing into the classes.
 l. The men who are content with simply asking. These are men of simple faith4 The beloved disciple John belonged to this class. John was willing to lean upon the Masters breast and ask no questions.
 ?. The men of reflective and questions ing minds. Thomas. one of the twelve. sometimes called doubting Thomas be- longed to the second division. His love for his master was none the less because he demanded that he be allowed to place his finger in the nail prints in Christs hands. Thomas wanted to be sure that 1t was not vision that confronted him.
 3. Those who enter into knowledge of divine things through much trial and ef- fort; those who have come up through great tlbulation.
 Renewal of Allegiance.
 Dr. Riddick stater in the outset that he never felt nearer heaven than when in company of Christian young men. The doctors gospel labors during the hour were rewarded by several renewals of Christian allegiance and some pro- fessions of Christ as a personal saviour.
 The fellowship lunch, which began at o'clock, proved to be most enjoyable and profitable in every way. At the request of the general secretary, Prof. w. r. Taylor returned thanks.
 When the excellent lunch was disposed of the company of sixty-one men made themselves easy and listened to addresses from James Bailey and T. H. Johnson. MT. Bailey spoke on incentives to busi- ness life. The speaker opened his ad- dress by saying that in every man was a God-given impulse to rise above his present conditions. Finacial gain was an incentive Desire to be able to assist those who were dependant was another reason for entering business. The desire for independence was still another in- centive. To be in a position to do good with the fruits of our labors was also mentioned. The speaker also brought out the wrong incentives for wealth which inspire too many men.
 Success in Business.
 Mir. Johnson, in laying down the con- ditions of success in business, mentioned: CD Knowledge of the details of the busi- ness chosen. C2) Persistant work. @ Econ- omy in business. CD Fair dealing. (5) Liberality
 In conclusion, with the characteristic of liberality, Mir Johnson showed thh as q rule the most liberal men in Birming- ham were the most prosperous. The speaker said God should be taken into partnership. The Lord besses and honors those who honor him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

a large number of kegs of powder on the platform. and a fve-gallon can of oil These were all moved before there was much danger of explosion, but had the flames ever reached them the loss would have been considerable.
 About o'clock yesterday afternoon there was a false alarm run to Avenue G and Twenty-elghth street. and about . o'clock there was small fire in Fies' stables, caused by a cross wire. The loss was not worth mentioning in any of the three flames
 Up to yesterday afternoon the fire losses for February had been only abour SIC. The firemen were hoping that they would go through the month without laying any hose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Edward G. Lauderdale.

Edward c. Lauderdale, agend 19, died yesterday morning at Cement Ala. The remains were carried to the undertaking establishment of Green & Go. and were sent last night to Nelson, Miss, for in- terment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Coroner Is Investiaatina.

The body of a negro baby about one month old was found on Avenue J be- tween Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets yesterday. The body was sent to the un- dertaking establishment of the Gaudln company, where an autopsy was held. No signs of violence were discovered. Coroner Paris is Investigating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Mps. oeorgeanne J. Tasker.

Mrs. Georgeanne J. Tasker, aged 65 years, died at the residence of her son in-law. MT. Folsom, in North Birming- ham, yesterday morning. The remains will be sent to New Market, N. H., this morning by the Warner-Smiley company. The deceased was the wife of Charles E. Tasker and was on a visit here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Miss Ida Collins.

Miss Ida Collins, aged 25 years died Monday night at her residence in Avon dale. The funeral services were conduct ed yesterday afternoon at 2;s0 o'clock from the residence and the interment was in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
F. M. Denson's Infant.

Funeral services over the remains of the infant of MT. and Mrs. F. M. Denson were conducted yesterday afternoon from the residence on Avenue F and Goldwire street, and the interment was in the cem- etery at Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Grover Wilkerson.

Funeral services were conducted yester- day afternoon over the remains of Grover Wilkerson, aged years, who died at the residence of his parents in West End Sat urday night The interment was in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Miss Magnolia EIlard.

Miss Magnolia Ellard, aged IS years, died yesterday at the residence of her parents in East Lake. The funeral ser vices will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence and the in- terment will be in the East Lake ceme- tery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Martha J. Wright.

The remains of Mrs. Martha J. Wright who died Saturday at her residence, 1893 Avenue F. were sent yesterday to Clan ton, Ala, for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points In Florida, Nassau
 and Cuba.

Southern railway will have on sale daiiv until April 30, round trip winter excursion tickets to principal resorts in Florida Nassau and Cuba. at greatly reduced rates. Final limit May sl. 1904. Through Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to Jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled ..Winter Homes in Summer Lands" For reservation, detailed information. etc, apply passenger office Morris hotel building. Telephone 07.
 J. c. LUSK. 11-26-tf District Passenger Agent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
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Mrs. WInsIow's soothino svr,,n.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing Syrup and take no other kind Has, been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES tho CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYs all PAIN. CURES WIND COLIC, and s
 five cents bottle ;.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
MT. and Mrs. Mabe's Infant.

The infant of MT. and Mrs. c. s. Mabe died yesterday morning at their residence in Trussville, Ala. The funeral services will be conducted this morning and the in- terment will be in the Argo church ceme- tery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Mrs. Ollie kiIpatrick.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Ollie Fitzpatrick were conducted yes terday afternoon at 3 o'clock from her late residence, 2217 Avenue D, and the interment was in Elm Leaf cemetery She died Saturday at her residence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Junior Mechanics to Meet.

Tonight Birmingham Council No. 2i, Junior Order of American Mechanics will meet in the Redmen's hall, in the Potter building, on First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON

Thursday evening-"Red Feather" Saturday Matinee and Evening '"rhe Professors Love Story"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
A Home Product. Equal to the Best.
 ROCK BEER. Alabama Brewing Go.

A house without a gas stove is like a ship without a sail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
AT THE BlJou

. All week with usual matinees-
 His Last Dollar"
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04

the remaining cord. The huge and
ponderous bag swung almost to the
ceiling with every blow, until finally
Jack was cautioned to cut it out or
the rope might break and the bag
tumble on the head of one of the
spectators.
When the miner finished with the
punching bags he began at his spar
ring partners, Andy Gallagher and
Jack Sullivan. Both came in for
some hard wallops during the three
six-minute rounds they went with the
big fellow He devoted a lot of time
to hugging and wrestling them about.
and, though both are big. powerful
men, they seemed like children when
Munroe tussled with them.
After finishing his gymnasium work
Munroe took a dip in the briny, ac-
companied by Andy Gallagher He
swan strongly and seemed to enjoy
the plunge greatly. An admission fee
of 20 cents was charged at the gymna-
SUM door. but the place filed up be-
fore the miner commenced TO work
and large numbers had to be turned
away
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
YOUNG CORBETT COMING WEST
TO SEE THE BIG FIGHT
Accompanied by Tod Sloan and Harry
Pollock He Starts for This
CITY TODAY

NEW YORK, June 3.-"Young Cor
bett," the boxer, is home again after
two months vacation in Europe. He
arrived yesterday with Tod Sloan.
Young Corbett had more questions
to ask than information TO give. He
is aching for news about Jimmy Britt
whom he says he will smother when
they meet again.
Sloan, Harry Pollock and myself
will start for San Francisco SATURDAY.
where shall help put the finishing
touches on Jack Munroe before his
fight with Jeffries," said Corbett
Take a hunch from me; Munroe will
win that fight hands down. AS to
Britt" said Corbett, whenever Britt
is ready I am, and I would be willing
to step into the ring with him this af
ternoon il my arm was all right
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
BREAKS TWO PUNCHING BAGS.
Munroe Shows a Burst of Speed and
Lands Some Terrific Blows.

Jack Munroe began to hit hard yes
terday for the first time since he has
been in training and after the husky
miner had broken two punching bags
the big crowd in the gymnasium took
on a wise look and each spectator was
convinced on the spot that the aspirant
for championship honors is possessed
of an ugly punch.
After taking his usual run on the
road and his customary rest. Jack re-
haired to the gymnasium and COM
menced on the bags. He seemed to
have a grudge against the small
punching machine and ere he was at
II two minutes it gave way before his
terrific swings, the leather bursting in
the middle.
This feat seemed to please Munroe
and he smiled a smile of satisfaction
before tackling the big sandbag. He
commenced to hit harder with every
punch. and 10! one Of the thick cords
which suspended the bag from the
ceiling broke in twain. That was
what the big fellow wanted and he
started in with a vengeance to break
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04

HARBIN SPRINGS, June 3.-Cham-
pion Jim Jeffries was shot all to pieces
by two photographers this afternoon,
and this posing was the only work he
performed during the day, unless run
down to Middletown and back after
breakfast is exempted. This surcease
from the arduous duties of training
need cause no alarm, however, for the
big fellow simply played hockey in the
absence of Manager Billy Delaney
that was ALL Even Dick Adams, the
human football" enjoyed a brief
spell of rest.
Jeff easily holds the reputation OF be-
ing the best shot in the pugilistic
ranks, for he can knock the gold filling
out of a squirrels bicusped with a
Maxim quick-firing gun at 500 yards.
At least Adams says he saw him do it
one fall in Southern California.
After an incident which happened the
other day Dick takes TO the tall and
uncut timber whenever the champion
brings out his Winchester. When
nothing else is on tap jeff usually
brings out the shooting implements and
will take one chance at almost any
thing in sight. One day last week Ad-
ans while strolling about dropped in
to make Mrs. Jeffries call. He found
nobody at home and turned to retreat.
only TO find jeff, rife in hand, at his
heels. Picking up a peculiar looking
pin from a dresser, Dick asked. DO
YOU suppose you could hit that, Jef?"
Bang" and the pin fell from Dicks
fingers to the floor. The balance of the
day the hapless pal of the big boiler
maker was as pale as Hamlet's ghost,
and he does not care to figure in any
more William Tell acts.
once before Jeff Jared the nervous
susceptibilities Of Dick. In the latter s
room are two beds. and on a warm
afternoon Dick was stretched out full
length on one enjoying a novel. JEFF,
rifle under his arm, walked in and
flopped down on the other bed. Dick
was inwardly fattering himself that
the champion was not feeling in a
frisky mood, when there was flash
and a report Away went the novel.
and Adams is still searching for the
chapter in which the evil designs of the
villain were foiled by the hero.
Tomorrow will see Jeffries at work
again. for Billy Delaney is due to re-
turn. r Il. MOLhOLLAND'
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
DAYS OF BOXING CONTESTS
NUMBERED IN LOS ANGELES
Ordinance introduced Asking That
Heavy Tax Be Levied on All
EfSffc Evor,fG


Los ANGELES, June 3.-Despite the
decision recently rendered in the Supe-
rior Court declaring invalid the city or
dinance absolutely prohibiting pugilistic
exhibitions in this city. prize-fighting in
Los Angeles is to be rendered prac-
tically impossible. The ordinance was
declared unconstitutional. but the court
intimated in its decision that such reg
ulations were clearly within the police
powers Of municipal corporations. and
therefore were subject to license re-
sIrictions.
Taking this as cue. the City Coun-
Gil has had prepared an ordinance
placing prohibitive tax upon pugilistic
events. If the ordinance is passed a.
drawn it will exact of managers Of
such events license of not less than
$500 for each event of not more than
four rounds, and for fights Of longer
duration the minimum license fee will
be $1,000. This is not only for main
events. but also for preliminaries, and
applies to all fights to which an admis-
sion fee is charged.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
ACCUSED OF DEFRAUDING
NUMEROUS DRESSMAkERS
Harry Singer. Alias Weiss, From New
York, Is Arrested on Three
Charges of Burglary.

Harry Singer. alias Weiss, a slick
youth from New York. was booked at
the City Prison yesterday b. Detee-
tives O'Dea and Mulcahy on three
charges of burglary. He has bscn
coming money throughout the State
by representing himself as an agent
for the New York Metropolitan News
Company and obtaining subscriptions
for a dressmaking magazine.
On April 10 he called upon Mrs. W.
J. Wigmore, SIG Valencia s-.set. for
a subscription and while cOnversing
with her asked her for a glass Of wa
ter. She had to leave the room and
after he had gone she missed her gold
watch and gold lace pin. re follOwC
the same course at the residence of
Mrs. A. ]. Smith, 410 Octavia street.
on May and at the residence OF Mrs
CoghiI, 1922 Turk street. OF May 20.
and each missed a gold watch. The
stolen articles have beer recover I'd.
Singer told the officers that he had
seen the same thing done in New
York
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
HARLEM NATIONAL BETTING.
Colonial Girl and MCGEE Are Equal
Favorites for Big Event.


CHICAGO. June 3.-Twenty-one
horses are listed to start in the Harlem
National handicap. which will be run
ar Harlem tomorrow. Among those
scheduled to start for the $4,000 prize
are some of the best horses racing in
the West. Witful Will carry top weight,
III mounds; next comes Injunction, 100
Judge Hines and Flying Ship are Civ
on 1O7 each, while the remainder of the
field range from 1O5 to 80 pounds. Fe-
line Lugo. Lucky Baldwin's candidate
for the American Derby. gets in with
the lightest weight, and it is believed
bv many horsemen may carry off the
prize Colonial Girl and MCGEE have
been installed equal favorites, both
quoted in the betting at 4 10 5. Gregor
K is the next fayorite. The race Will
be run over fairly fast track, accord
ing to indications tonight. The entries
are:
National Harlem handicap, $4,000,
one and three-sixteenth miles-Bragg
1O2. Bondage 9s. Felipe Lugo 80, McGee
JOS. Colonial Girl 103. Flying Ship 1O7.
Elliott 81, Monsieur Beaucaire. Glassful
100. Judge Hines 107, Gregor K 101,
Witful III, Potheen SO, Flying Torpedo
1o3. Horatius 81, Lord Badge Sc, In
junction 109. Deutschland IS. Flo Bob
ss DR.. Stephens 49, Fonsoluca 100.
The San Francisco call., 1904-06-04
Betting on the Big Fight.

What will the betting be on the
Jeffries Munroe fight? That is a ques-
ton which every sport along the line
is asking. There was a general discus
sion of the topic at Harry Corbett's
last night and most of the knowing
ones predicted the champion would
open a 1 to choice over the miner
and that the odds would gradually
ease down to 10 to 4. There has been
no betting as yet. although when it
opens up a lively time is expected, as
both men have admirers in plenty in
the city.