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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
BASKET PICNIC TOMORROW.
Maccabees Will Have Grand Affair
 at Germania Park.

Tomorrow the Maccabees of Jefferson county will give grand basket picnic at Germania park, and it Is expected that hundreds of the members of the various lodges throughout the county and their Invited friends, will be present. It is the first occasion of the kind, and will be unique and enjoyable.
 All of the tents or lodges in the county will be represented. The tents that will participate in the picnic are located in Birmingham, Bessemer. Pratt City, Ems ley. North Birmingham and Kingston. Only Maccabees and their friends will at tend the picnic. Invitations have been issued to the friends of the members of the lodges.
 Athletic amusements of various kinds have been arranged and several well known men will take part in them. Fat and lean mems races will be run, a base ball game will be played between select ed teams, and prizes have been offered for the best bowling and target shooting teams. The committees in charge of the days entertainment are as follows:
 G. B. Batterman, general chairman; Charles Neitch, general secretary; E. Donaldson, general treasurer. Park com mittee, Dr. c. Lull, G. B. Batterman, Max Oppenheim. Music committee, A. G. Birdwell, Charles Veitch and Bert Birdwen. Entertainment committee, Bert G. Covell. Sid Millildn and C. H. Single ton. Refreshment committee, ". w.. Coaeld, Thee Shaffer and Charles I've.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
ODD FELLOWS BARBECUE.
Entertainment at Germania Park for
 Fraternal Hall Benefit

Crescent lodge No. 226 I. o. o. F., will give a barbecue today at Germania park for the benefit of the I. o. O. F. and the K of P. fraternal hall associa- tion. Extensive arrangements have been made for the affair. and 1t promises to be largely attended and successful
 Mayor Drennen Is chairman of the com mittee on arrangements and Chief Wier will be marshal of the day. There will be dancing during the afternoon ard even ing, and music will be furnished by a large band. Dinner and supper will be served
 All the amusements of Germania park will be open to the public and admission to the park will be free. It Is expected that sevesal hundred dollars wdll be made at the barbecue and all the money will be turned over to the association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
PROBATION PLAN
 SUCCEEDING WELL
JUDGE FEAGiN RECEIVES LET TIERS FROM FARMERS TELLING OF CONFINEMENT OF NEGRO BOYS SENT TO COUNTRY.

Several months ago when Judge Feagin started the probation plan for negro boys, many persons predicted that It would be a failure, because of the ina bility to keep the little negroes in the country People said that the boys would run away and want to come back to the city. This was one of the chief objee- tions many people had to the plan, but it has turned out that Judge F.eagin knew the wants and needs of these little negroes better than any one else, and his system of sending them to the coun- try has proven the most successful that could have been adopted.
 In proof of this there are now a large number of little negro boys living con- tented and useful lives on the farms where they were sent, and several of them have refused to come back to the city when their parents wanted them. A striking instance of this came up Sat urday when Judge Feaein received let ter from W. S. Simpson of Berry, who took six of the probation boys to his farm. One of the boys absolutely re- fuses to return to his home in Birming- ham, although his mother is after him and wants him back.
 The mother of the boy has been to see Judge Feagin several times, and begged that the boy might be gotten back for her. Judge Feagn wrote MT. Simpson and asked if the boy would come. The reply to the letter wAs as follows:
 Berry, June IT, 1901. Hon. N. B. Feagin.
 Dear Sir--Your letter of June IA to hand, and the eonteIts noted. The letter was read to the little negro, Henry Jones, and he says he does not want to i go back home, and will not go unless drive him of. When I read the letter to Henry he said that he was going to stay where he got plenty to eat and peaches, and other fruit. He said that he never got any such things to eat in Br- mingham as peaches, so If his mother wants him she will have to come and get him, as l cannot afford 10 run him off. All the other boys are getting along 1 nicely. Hoping this disposition of the case will be satisfactory. I am yours as ever w. IT sIMpsONn Judge Feagin has received numerous letters in the past week from men who nave probation boys on their farms, and they all state that the boys are doing nicely and seem to be satisfied.
 l In the meantime, the probation plan has proven to be good thing for the police department. Yesterday one of the policemen was discussing the plan, and he stated that since these little negroes were sent to the country there had been much less petty thieving in the city. He said that these little negroes would steal any thing, and that every day there were reports received in the chiefs office of from one to ten cases of petty larceny committed by little negro boys. Now. he said. 1t is very rare that there is a report of a small boy stealing anything
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
ID VOTE FOR THE
 LOCAL TAX TODAY Managers of Campaign Think
 Schools Will Win THE CITY VOTING PLACES  No Opposition to School Tax But the Voters Are Urged to Turn Out. Court House Bond lssue
 to be Voted.
THE CITY VOTING PLACES

This is Educational day in Jefferson county. or rather the day when the peo- pie of the county will vote on the aues- ton of local taxation for educational pur- poses.
 The campaign in favor Of the levy of the special tax of one mill has been ac- lively waged for several weeks, and there ; every reason to believe that 1t will be successful at the polls today. The cam vass has been conducted for the most part In quiet manner, the members of the committee O one hundred making personal pleas for the support of the measure. Several speeches have also been n.ade including tho addresses of Governor C2nringham at Ensley and President Abercrombie of the University of Ala bama at Bessemer and the large au- diences greeting the speakers showed public interest in favor of the movement Chairman Campbell of the committee. said last night that he felt assured of the success of the measure today. but that he did not expect very large vote.. The reason for this is the confidence of the public that the measure will sue l tteNs nI bppoHition ol uolS udNlHk utNti- oped from any section of the county. The committee Is very deslrous. however, that each voter for the special tax shall con stitute himself q committee of one te se- cure an additional vote.
 There will be four voting places in tha city, and the polls will be opened at o'clock. Voters residing on the northside. west of twentieth street, will vote at the city hall, while those residing east of Twentieth street will vote at the court house. Voters residing east of Twentieth street on the Southsde win vote at tho ice factory on Avenue E and Twenty second street while those residing on the west side will cast their votes at the 6onthsde f1s department.
 In addition to the ballot on the special school tax. the voters will also be given an opportunity to vote on the question of q si00.O00 bond issue for the purpose of enlarg,ng the county court house. The friends of this measure are confident that 1t will succeed.
 The election today will not in any man. ner interfere with the business of the saloons. The general election law pro- vdes for the closing of the barroms on election day. but State Auditor sowell has ruled that in so much as the elec- ton for the school tax Is not general election, it will not effect the saloon bus mess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
ROLAND sHUeARTs TRIAL.
Young Attorney to Answer for Murder
 of BanhoIzer.

The case of the state against Roland T. Shugart, charging the murder of A. J. Banholzer, will be called in the first division of the criminal court of Jefferson county today. There are several other cases also set for today, and 1t is there- fore uncertain whether the trial will be entered into. though 1t is believed that 1t will should both sides announce ready.
 Thesbrominece of the parties connected with this case will probably draw an un- usual crowd to the court room. Judge Dan Greene will preside over the first division of the court this week.
 The other cases set for trial today in- clude A. J. Mothershed, murder; Charlie Jackson, murder; Sidney Floyd and Tom Jones. robbery; Richard Johnson, mur- der; William Triton. robbery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
THE DELINQUENT CHURCHES.
Paving Assessments to be Discussed
 This Morning.

The question of the sale of some fifteen of the church buildings Of Birmingham at public outcry Is one that win cause an interesting discussion at a conference be- tween city officials and committees rep resenting the several churches affected, to be held in the mayors office this morning at 10 o'clock. St. vincent's hos pital is also included In the list along with the churches.
 The hospital and churches have been advertised as delinquents in the payment of paving assessments, amounting to about sS5Oo. and unless some satisfactory arrangement is made. the sale of the property will be made July 2 in accord ance with the provisions or the city charter.
 Mayor Drennen. City Attorney Smith and City Engineer Kendrick will of- ficially represent the city at the con ference
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
OPERATORS ASSN NOT TO
 MEET MINE WORKERS TO-DAY

Inaction on the part of the operators association is the word which probably best defines the situation as between the miners and the operators So far as can be ascertained the operators have had no conference among themselves nor have they been called to meet with the miners this morning. Several of the operators were questioned by a representative of the Age-Herald last night as to the prob ability of a conference, but each of them declined to discuss the situation
 It is pretty generally believed now that when the convention of miners reas- sembles in Knights of Columbus hall this morning at Il o'clock that no oper- ators will be found there Should this prove the case it is uncertain what will be the course of the miners. Some speech making would naturally be indulged in. followed probably by the appointment of a committee to confer with the several
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

operators individually This is purely eonjectural, however.
 The miners have all along prefessed the belief that the operators would meet them in joint convention to consider the wage scale, and believing thus, they have probably not given much thought to the course to be pursued should the opera tors stay at home. In adjourning the convention of miners Saturday, President Flynn declared his faith that a joint con- vention would be held. announcing that 1t would convene in the han of the Knights of Columbus this morning.
 The operators association seems practi- caly defunct, no meeting having been held since the joint convention of one year ago. The failure of the president of the association to call meeting makes 1t appear quite certain that there will be no joint convention today. In the absence of a Joint convention, 1t is not expected that the report of the scale committee of the mine workers will be made public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
Y. M. C. A. MEETINGS
 LARGELY ATTENDED
SONG SERVICE AND ADDRESSES. SECRETARY JACKSON SPOKE OF LACK OF CONSECRATED LIVES AMONG CHRISTIANS.

The regular meeting of the Sunday Club for Men held at the Y. NJ c. A. opened at o'clock yesterday afternoon, with good attendance. There was a song service by the whole company, after which several selections were rendered by the male quartette.
 Secretary Jackson then spoke for aboat thirty minutes directing his remarks es- pecially to Christian men who are rot living up to their privileges. The speaker dwelt upon the fearful lack of true. con secrated lives among professlng Chris tians. At the close of his address. some expressed desire for better life.
 The Bible classes had as their topic 'The Mission of Jesus They were met by their regular teachers.
 Following the fellowship lunch whicn was given at $40. there was an address by State Secretary c. H. Moorman on the industrial work of the association among tie railroads and in the lumber camps of the south. The speaker gave t,e testimony of number of railroad officials, on the effectiveness of the work among the men. He also drew largely from his own experience in the industrial work. Assistant Secretary Bridges made a short talk, presenting the claims of ths Out and Out club upon Christian young men. He invited those who had not done so to join the club and assist in the TO ligous work of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
SUMMER EXCURSIONS.

Summer excursion tickets are now on sale by the Southern railway to all prin- clpal summer resorts. Those who con template taking a trip this summer should get copy of the Summer Homes" folder, which gives full and com plete information regarding the different resorts along tine line of the Southern railway.
 For a copy of this folder rates. and other information write to R. B. CREAGH, J. N. HARRISON. Tray. Pass. Agent. Dist. Pass. Agent.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
FOURTH OF JULY RATES Via Queen and creae.n4 pou4s

Tickets will be sold via this line at the rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip plus 25c. Minimum rate soc. Tickets on sale July ?. 3. 4. good returning until July 8. 1904. Ask ticket agents for particulars or write A. B. Freeman, T. P. A, Birmingham; J. C. Conn, D. P A. Chattanooga. e-1e-1st
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
Two Lodged In Jail.

o. R. Ramey and Mike Croff, negroes, were lodged in the county jail yesterday. They are charged with violating the rev enue law. Littleton was the point from which they conducted business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
SPECIAL LOW RATES VIA SOUTH
 ERIN RAILWAY,


 round trip. account republican national convention, June 1920, 1904. Tickets sold June IS, IT, IS. 19 and 20. Final limit June 20, 1904
 Eureka and Hot Springs Ark. and re- turn. One fare plus s2 round trip. Tickets sold only on Wednesdays and Saturdays of each week during the months of June, July, August and September, limited sixty days for return.
 St Louis and return, account world fair. Season tickets, slxty-day tickets and ffteen-day tickets are sold daily On Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week during month of June, coach excursion tickets will be sold to St. Louis at less than the one-way standard rate, limited ten days for return.
 Atlantic City. N. J.-One frst-class fare plus s1 round trip, account Imperial Conn- cil Ancient Arabic Order Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Tickets on sale July 10 and H. limited to July %, 1904 Fourth of July Rates-One and one-third fare round trip. Minimum rate 50 cents Tickets sold from all points on Southern railway Selling dates July ?. 3 and 1. Him. tied to July 8, 1904. For detailed inforrna. ton call on nearest agent or address
 J. N. HARRISON.
 District Passenger Agent R. E. CREAGH.
 Travelling Passenger Agent.
 Birmingham, Ala.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Wanted, to buy Grand Duke Soap wrappers, one half cent each in cash. No. 22l3 and 2215 Morris ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
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Help buy the elephant by saving Grand Duke Soap wrappers. They are worth one-half cent each in cash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

sorrow, and for the hour of death Your hope and mine lies in the fact that Jesus keep the way open between you and me and God. and that by giving ourselves to Him it Is possible to bansh a condi- tion of spiritual isolation that inevitably ends in death and to obtain a compan- ionshp that leads to everlasting life.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
worId's FaIr-st. Louis.

Tickets at low rates now on sale. For particulars apply to any Mobile and Ohio railroad agent. 430-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
WORKING HARD ID
 GET ENCAMP MENT
Local Committee Hopeful of
 Having Brigade Here
WOULD BE A BIG EVENT
Birmingham Offers a Great Many h. cements-Suitable Site Can be obtained-Montgom Is the
 Strongest Competitor.

The committee appointed by the Com merciai club to see if the brigade en- camprnent of the Alabama National Guard could be brought 10 Birmingham has gone actively to work and special delivery letters have been forwarded to the office of Adjutant General Brandon and to Colonel dn Mont asking that no action be taken in deciding the place of the encampment until Birmingham has been heard from again.
 The committee went out yesterday to see if a suitable location for so large an eneapment cou.d be found, and they re- port that there Is more than one loca- ton which will be suitable in every way, and which will be amply large.
 Several members of the committee are active military men, and John w. oNeill, chairman, is working with them con- stantly to get up proposition to set be- fore the committee when 1t meets to de- eide the location of the encampment. Other cities will offer inducements, but 1t is said that Birmingham will be able to surpass any other city in the liberality of it's offer, and that the chances are reasonably favorable to the encampment coming here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

The Age-HersId Engraving Depart. nent pakas good cuta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

Help buy the elephant by saving Grand Duke Soap wrappers. They are worth one half cent each in cash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20
First In Many Years.

coming neTe.
 First In Many Years.
 This will be the first brigade encamp- ment in about twelve years. and 1t will be an interesting affair There will be about 2500 troops on the field at the daily drills. and this will include all branches of the service In the brigade there are three regiments of infantry, one squad ron of cavalry and one battalion of artil- lery Brig Gen. Louis V. Clark will be in command. and he will have a majority of the members of his staff in attend anee. It is expected that a number of the members of the governors staff will also be in attendance, and the staffs of the various commanders of the infantry regiments. the cavalry squadron and the battalion of artillery.
 Birmingham will be able to raise more money as an indueement for getting the eneamrment than any other city, and 1t Is also fairly well located to reduce the cost of transportation. While not the most central city. still it is more access able than any other others. owing to the number of railroads reaching here from all parts of the state.
 Large Sum of Money.
 The encampment will mean that about $40, 900, at least will be spent in the city that gets It. The state makes an appropriation of ss0,000 to be spent In provisions, etc, and besides that each of the soldiers may be counted on to spend at least $10 while here, and many will spend more than that. There will be required food for about 25o0 men for a week, forage for the horses and numer- ous other provisions
 A number of merchants have already signified their willingness to aid in secur- ing the encampment, and If necessary they will be called on. Entertainments of various kinds would have to be arr ranged. and Birmingham Is in much bet ter condition to entertain than any of the other cities. If the encampment comes here. 1t is expected that there will be several dinners. balls and receptions in honor of the o. feers of the brigade.
 Mobile. Selma and Montgomery are practically the only places which are try ing to get the encampment, and tho last named is Birmingham's only serious ri- val. meeting of the committee is ex- peeted within the next few days at which the time and place of the encalnp- ment will be decided
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-20

The strength of a bank Is in It's
 individual loans"
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-15
REYES HAS DONE HIS BEST.
Still Hopes to Save Something for
Colombia.

In a cablegram which General Reyes
has dispatched to President Mario
quin, he has reviewed the negotiations
at Washington, and said that he was
still doing everything in his power to
save something from the wreck. Gen
eral Reyes expects, in view Of the
high feeling prevailing in Colombia
that it will be very difficult to restrain
his people longer.
General Reyes can suggest no means
by which the Colombian and Panama
governments can settle their differ.
ences. He thinks 1t possible that the
dispatch of special envoy from this
government might result satisfactor.
lily, and he suggested that Minister
Bowen, at Caracas, who speaks Span.
ish fluently, and whose influence in
South America has been increased by
his work for venezuela, or Mr.. Blu
chanan might be able to bring about
a solution of the Colombia Panama
trouble, if either were sent to Bogota
at this time.
Columbia courier. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1902-1905, 1904-01-15
PosToFFIcE RECEIPTS.
Spokane and Seattle Lead-Butte
Shows a Decrease.

Postoffice Inspector G. l.. Wayland
has compiled figures for the postal
receipts of the six principal offices in
the Spokane inspection for the past
year, as compared with 1902. By the
postal receipts is meant money from
the sale of stamps and stamped paper
and from box rentals and newspaper
postage. Teh returns for the six Of
fees are: Butte, $S5,0t9; Helena, s55,
GAG; Portland, $3S3,O55; Seattle, $685.,
O24; Spokane. s151,119, and Tacoma
$10S,24O.
The total receipts for the same Of
fees for 1902 were: Butte, $S7,5S0;
Helena, s51,4OS; Portland, $2S3,122;
Seattle, s276,9S3; Spokane, $124,SS5;
Tacoma, S94,035.
1t will be observed that Butte alone
shows a decrease. This is thought to
be due entirely to the labor troubles
of the summer.