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The Imperial press., 1904-06-18
Acute Rheumatism.

Deep tearing or wrcnching pains, oc- cqsioned by getting wet through; worse when at rest, or on first moving the limbs and in cold or damp weather, k cured quickly by lIallard's Snow Lini- mcnt. Oscar Olcson, Gibson City, llli- nus, writes, Feb. l6. 1902: "A year ago i was troubled with pain in my back It soon got so bad l could not bend over One bottle of Ballard E Snow Linimcut cured me" 25c, 50c. sl
 Sold by Imperial Drug Go. Dr. P. x. Anderson, Propr. Phone IS.
The Imperial press., 1904-06-18
Valley Lunch Room

Under this attractive name Messrs. Thcwcll X Calkins have opened q charming little place on Imperial ave nuc near sth, where they keep hot cof- fee, (which they make speciality of having good, , pies, cakes, cigars, tobac- co, cold drinks ol all kinds, etc. Open from Il. III. to To P. m. Give them q call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
W, c. CARRIE TT. ESQ.

Who Is candidate for the office of Third Associate Judge of the Circuit Court has been resident of Jefferson county for twenty-three years, and has been prominently before the public dur ing that period. He was one of the foun- ders and the editor of the Daily Age, the first daily newspaper established in Bir- mingham.. In 1889 he became a member of the law firm of Garrett x Underwood, and practiced his profession successfully for ten years. and has held the office of register in chancery the duties of which are largely judicial, for more than five years. His friends, among whom are many of the leading lawyers and most prominent business men of Jefferson county, claim that his excellent adminis- tration of that office proves that he will make a most excellent judge. and are supporting him enthusiastically, knowing that his high sense of justice and fair and impartial disposition peculiarly fit him for the judiciary
 Mir Garrett is a man of high moral character, a good lawyer and a lifelong democrat. He is also a zealous Knight of Pythias, being past chancellor of that great order. While firm and positive he Is always courteous and obliging His promotion to the bench will be thorough ly merited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
Steel Frame Buildings.

To the Editor of the Age-Herald:
 Dear Sir: have read with a great deal of interest your editorial in today's issue, entitled: "Steel Frames in Baltimore" You will pardon me for suggesting that your editorial only emphasized one-half of the true story. I feel confident that Architect Burnham will endorse the statement that the steel structure would have collapsed but for the the protec- ton of the burned clay covering. The great fire of Boston demonstrated that burned clay 0n the form of bricks, terra cotta and fire proofing) stood the test of heat better than any other known building material.
 This fact cannot be commented upon too strongly at this time, when there is a tendency to erect large buildings of con- crete and other artificial mixtures.
 Thanking you for the use of your val uable space, yours respectfully,
 JOHN w. SHELBY. Birmingham, February 23, 1904.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
BAND OF NEGRO WOMEN
 STEAL ONLARCE SCALE
Police Make Important Arrest-Two Women Supposed to Belong
 to Gang Now In Jail.

Willie Griffin. negro woman, was ar rested yesterday by Policemen Nix and Ray on a charge of grand larceny and the police believe they will be able to convict her in about dozen cases.
 For the past three or four months sev- eral negro women have ben going to res idences in the city and after gaining ad- mittance under one pretext or another have stolen hundreds of dollars worth of clothing, furniture, watches clocks and other things which they could carry away with them.
 Willie Griffin is thought to be one of these women. When arrested she was wearing a very hansome skirt which was taken in this manner from the residence of Mrs. Perkens at 1916 Eighth avenue several days ago. Other clothing and ar ticles which have been stolen from other houses were found in her house.
 Several days ago another woman was caught in the act of committing thefts on the Southside, and she is being held in the city jail until the entire gang is caught. There are thought to be five or six of them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
APPROPRIATION FOR THE
 HILLMAN HINGES ON LAW

R. H. Pearson and Rufus N. Rhodes differed with the board as to the legality of the appropriation and portion of the new constitution touching on this was quoted. The members of the board ex- pressed a willingness to comply with the committees request If it was legal
 Yesterday morning Mir. Pearson, T. H, Notion, chairman of the committee of twenty-five. and several other members of the committee. as well as some of the members of the Board of Revenue. met at Mir Smyers office and stated both sides of the question to the attorney. MT. smyer began to look up the matter at once
 The committee of twenty-five was ap- pointed at a mass meeting of citizens held at the First Methodist church about ten days ago in the interest of the hospital. The committee is composed of some of the most representative citizens of Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
NeM Suhscrintions.
The Mass Meeting.

The Commercial club is bending all of it's energies towards making the mass meeting the biggest event of the kind ever held in Birmingham. The list of speakers and the musical numbers on the pro- gramme. so far announced, insure a big audience, as all are we'll known.
 Reserve seats for the Commercial club members and the various literary societies of Birmingham can be secured by making application at the Commercial club of- fees Fricay. It is expected that by Fri day night one of the castings will bs completed, and if possible it will be brought to the Jefferson and placed on the stage So that the audience may get some idea of the size of the statue.
 On account of the difficulties of seating the audience experienced at the former mass meeting held in the Jefferson thea Ire by the club, it. has been decided not to issue tickets for reserved seats at the box office. The programme will begin promptly at S:3O, the doors being open at or before p. m. and those attending will take the seats assigned them as they enter. Members of the Commercial club, the societies and clubs desiring reserved seats, should apply to the club without delay. Any societies desiring to attend in a body will be given the number of re- served seats required on application, as above, the only condition being that the seats will positively be used, and that those holding the tickets will be in their places before the time the entertainment is to begin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
OFFICERS CAPTURE
 GANG OF THIEVES
FOUR NEGROES HAVE BEEN SYS- TEMATICALLY R o B B N G FREIGHT CARS-SoME OF THE STOLEN GOODS RECOVERED.

Four negroes, Will, Tom and E. Ken drick and John Fulgum, were arrested yesterday by Special Agent Wiggins, De- tectlve Bodeker and Policemen Burns and sledge on a charge of burglary and grand larceny.
 These negroes have been systematically robbing freight cars in the various rail- road yards of Birmingham for some time past, and constituted d regular gang. They had house near Elyton where they kept the stolen property, and It was in this place that they were caught.
 The officers caught them just before dawn yesterday morning after they had been in hiding around the house for sev- eral hours. The negroes returned home about day break and were then arrested.
 About s1OO worth of stolen property was recovered. including a very valuable lap robe which was taken from a residence recently, some canned goods, snuff. to- bacco and other things. The officers are anxious for the owner of the lap robe to call at police headquarters and identify It.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
ASBESTOS CURTAINS.
The Jefferson Theatre Is Now Provided
 With This Fire Protector.

The asbestos curtain of the Jefferson theatre has arrived and is being hung by the stage hands. It was ordered shortly after the Iriquois theatre fire in Chicago, and was sent as soon as possible by the firm. It was delayed somewhat On ac- count of the rush for curtains of this kind.
 The curtain weighs about 1000 pounds and some of the trimmings on the stage of the Jefferson will have to be moved in order that it can be so hung that it will work quickly and effectively. By taking away this finery the danger of fire is also greatly lessened.
 When the curtain Is dropped the audi torium of the theatre Is entirely cut off from the stage, where most of the com bustible material Is hung.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24

E. J. smyer, attorney for the Board of Revenue. will probably render a decision this afternoon in regard to the legality of an appropriation of $500 per month for the Hillman hospital The question was submitted to him yesterday by the Board of Revenue and the committee of twen- ty-1ve citizens having the hospital mat ter in hand, and he is looking up the law on the subject as rapidly as possible.
 When the committee of twenty-five ap- peared before the Board of Revenue Mon day morning and asked for an appropri- ation of $500 monthly. the members of the board thought that It would not be legal to cut off portion of the appropriations for other purposes to give 1t to the hos pital. If way can be found, however, to aid the hospital to the extent of $500 a month without any legal hitch the board will make the appropriation. as the members expressed themselves heartily in favor of so doing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
The BiJou.

Two large audiences were present at the Bijou yesterday to see My Friend from India which is probably the best production of the company here this sea- son. The audience seems to get more genuine laughs out of this play than any thing else the company has appeared here in this season. and to a large extent this is due to the unusually clever acting of Chip in the principal comedy role.
 Every member of the cast Is placed ex- actly right in this production, and the specialties, of which there are about half a dozen, and put in at the right time and place. Frank Johnson is getting a great deal of applause in a speciality which he is doing. and shows a remarkable inn provement over last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
PRINTED LISTS OF
 DRUNKARDS ISSUED
BARTENDERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO SELL LIQUOR TO lNEBRl- ATEs-JUDoE FEAGIN WILL HAVE THE LAW ENFORCED.

Judge Feagin has under advisement in the police court the case of Hardie Bozeman, white man 53 years old, who is charged with obtaining whisky and selling or giving 1t to minors.
 Bozeman states that on last Sunday he was given 40 cents by some boys at Avon dale and asked to get whisky for them He went to the rear door of a barroom and secured the whisky and gave 1t to the boys. Several of them were summoned to court as witnesses and their testimony agrees with that of Bozeman.
 In this connection Judge Feagin has sent out printed lists of inebriates in the city to whom bar tenders are forbidden to sell whisky or strong drings of any kind The list has been prepared by the chief of police and various policemen, as well as the clerk of the police court, and contains the names of whites and negroes who are constantly arrested on charges of being drunk.
 On the lists are the names of twenty three white men and six negroes The policemen are instructed to arrest any bar tender selling whisky to these men. copy of the list has been furnished to every bar tender in the city.
 Judge Feagin said yesterday that he knew many of the bartenders of the city were lawabiding citizens. and that they tried as hard as any one to obey the law, but that others were among the worst violators. It Is this latter class which the court is after.
 The city ordinance on selling whisky or drinks to inebriates is as follows:
 Section 540-City code-Furnishing liouor
 to incorporate persons.
 Any person who sells. gives or delivers. or who in any manner aids in selling, giving or delivering any spirituous, vinous or malt liquors in any quantity to a per- son of known incorporate habits. except upon the prescription of a physician for medical purposes, shall on conviction be fined not less than s1 nor more than s1Oo. ''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
EAST LAKE WANTS
 OWN LIGHT PLANT
VOTERS WILL DECIDE ON BOND ISSUE FOR ERECTING A PLANT. ELECTION IS ORDERED FOR APRIL 20.

East Lake will probably have an elec- trie light plant of its, own. At the meet ing of the council last night resolution was passed calling an election to be held on April 20, for the purpose of letting the people vote on the proposed issue of sf35O0 worth of bonds with which to erect plant
 The mayor and aldermen met in the council chamber last night in regular session Mayor Mckinley. Aldermen Morris. Prude. Hawley Finch Waldrop, and Oslln were present Alderman Morris, chairman of the electric light committee. reported that the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company had agreed to give the city one arch light free for the privilege of running its wires in the city.
 The council then took up the matter of erecting an electric plant. After much discussion, resolution was passed in- structing City Clerk Barrett to order an election on April 20 for the purpose of allowing the voters to decide the matter allowing the voters to decide the matter.
 Next Friday night was set as the time for thee ouncil to meet and test the water plugs recently installed in the city. The question of buying hose was also dis cussed and 1t seemed to be the opinion of the board that 1t would be advisable to purchase hose from the city of Birming- ham.
 Dr. Finch was appointed special officer enforced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
SUITS FILED AS RESULT
 OF SECOND AVE. TROUBLE

ing a business to the city license inspec- tor and tax collector; that the same was refused and that he was not granted license. He asks that the court issue an order granting him the right to conduct a business at the place mentioned. The court grants the order, but cites the said Gambill to appear before the court and show cause why such an order should not be issued When MT. Gambill appears the case will be decided on its merits and will probably serve as a test case to de- eide the other suits arising from the trou- bled section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
WORK OF SCHOOLS
 FOR FIRST TERM
SuFt. J. H. Phillips Makes
 Semi-AnnuaI Report
OVER 5000 ARE ENROLLED
Head of the Birmingham Public School System Makes a Detailed Report for the Scholastic Term End--
 ing January 29.

Dr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of the Birmingham public schools has complet- ed his annual report for the first term ending January 20. It shows the total en- rolment of the public schools of this city to have been the end of the term 6l2O. This includes both white and colored schools. An interesting feature of the report is that in the public schools there are only 5157 seats. The average attend ance of 4Ss9 explains this however.
 During the first term of the present scholastic year there were 3235 cases of tardiness reported.
 These figures are given in the report of Superintendent Phillips:
 Number Registered.
 Number of pupils registered: Boys, 2S57; girls, 326S: total. 612O. Of the total number of pupils registered s770 are white pupils and the balance, 2S5o colored.
 Actual enrolment: Boys. PITS; girls, 32Os; total, 59S5. Of the actual enrolment s642 are white pupils and 2s42 colored pu- pills.
 Average membership; Boys, 242S; girls, 27S7; totat 522o.
 Average daily attendance: Boys, 22H; girls 2592; total, 1899.
 Average daily absentees: Boys. 1sO, girls PAP; total, 422.
 Average monthloy enrolment: Boys, 251S; girls, 294; total 5459.
 Number re-enroled. 1S4.
 Number of new pupils enrolled begin ming of the second term, g..
 of cra membership, .91; on monthly enrolment, .sS per cent
 Number of pupils whe were neither absent nor tardy during first term. 497. Number of cases of tardiness. 32S5.
 Number of cases of truancy, ST.
 Number of cases of corporal punish ment, POP. Only ten of these were white pupils
 Number of pupils expelled, 0.
 Number of pupils suspended: Whites, B; eolored. 12.
 Number of seats in school rooms: For white pupils. s679; for colored pupils, 145s; total number of seats, 5lS7.
 Number of days taught ST.
 Number of pupils recommended for pro- motion at end of first term, 3499.
 The Parents.
 The following figures are given in the report relative to the occupations of the parents of the pupils.
 Number of pupils whose parent or guardian is a laborer, 1897.
 Number of pupils whose parent or guardian Is a railroad man, 6S7.
 Number of pupils whose parent or guardian is a merchant, GOO.
 Number of pupils whose parent or guardian Is a mechanic, AS.
 Number of pupils whose parent or guardian is a clerk s27.
 The occupations of the parents or guard ians of the other pupils enrolled vary, 5SS being reported as miscellaneous.
 Of the total number of pupils enrolled in the public schools Birmingham is the birthplace of 247S The bfrthplaces of 1886 pupils in the schools is Alabama, outside of Birmingham. In the southern states outside of Alabama 1233 were born, in the Atlantic states 13O, In the central states 1s2, and the western states and terri tories was the birthplace of 6s.
 Only one pupil in the schools was born in Ireland. Five were born in Germany 5 in Great Britain, 2 in France and 33 In other foreign countries The birthplace of 163 pupils Is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
At tho Jefferson.

Haverly's Minstrels were productive of much fun and music at the Jefferson the- atre yesterday afternoon and last night, and two small audiences seemed to enjoy the show very much. Billy Van carried away the comedy honors, but there were other acts in the show which were equally as good in their line.
 Probably no better dancing Is seen here In a season than that of Eddie Horan, who has a unique way about him that makes his dancing clever. He has planned an act in the second part of the show which is one of the finest bits of black faced comedy and dancing seen in a min strei performance here this year. He is graceful, has a clever voice and reminds one in his dancing very much of George Primrose.
 The first part lacks catchy songs. The people have the voices with which to rem der the songs. but the songs are want ing.
 A novel and very funny act in the sec- ond part is that of Marcus and Gartrelle on roller skates. Their antics are very suggestive to all who have attempted to learn to skate. Their dance on skates is something new.
 Billy Van has good monologus in the second part, and a topical song or two which is good, but he was somewhat of a disappointment He introduced nothing new. The show as whole is, however, a little above the average here this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
RIFLE CONTEST.
Bessemer Club Defeats Birmingham
 club-CIose and Exciting.

The Birmingham Rifle club was defeat ed last night in Bessemer by the Besse- mer Rife club by score of 120l to 1ls9. The contest was close and exciting, and the Bessemer team won in the last few rounds.
 On Friday night the Birmingham and the Woodlawn teams will shoot at the gallery on Nineteenth street, and another hot contest is expected. Later the Bes- semer team will come to the city and shoot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
Madison Has Rock Crusher.

Huntsville, February 23.-(speeial.) )-- The Madison county commissioners have purchased from an Ohio firm a traveling rock crusher and traction engine to pro- vide rock for the building and mafnten- ance of the system of public roads. Rock quarries will be established In several localities and the crusher will go to them and in that way save a great deal of time and labor in hauling. The fund for road improvement in this county Is larger this year than In many years past and many substantial improvements will be made In the pike system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24

Louis Tobio, dealer in green meats at 116 Second avenue, has been granted a rule nisi by Judge Senn of the city court against A. A. Gambill city license in- speetor, to appear before that court and show cause why a license should not be issued to the said Tobio.
 This is one of the first cases filed as a result of the effort of the city of Bir- mingham to remove the alleged nuisances along Second avenue between Eighteenth street and the Jefferson theatre.
 The petition filed by Tobio alleges that he offered to pay his license for conduct
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
ROMANTIC ELOPEMENT
 HAS A HAPPY ENDING

mony the father of Young Powell called up over the telephone and asked if his being told that such was the case the father asked what had been done about 1t.
 Its all over." said the clerk. They're married and happy"
 Well, I guess you had better extend my congratulations said the father, and with laugh he hung up his telephone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24

As the result of romantic elopment R. J. Powell Jr.. and Miss Matte May Williams of Thomas were married in the office of Probate Judge Stiles yesterday afternoon despite the efforts of parents to prevent the ceremony.
 As Judge Stiles was not present and no one in the office had authority to per form a ceremony. the Rev. NJ H. Wells was called in and made the couple man and wife. Immediately after the cere-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
IS IN ATLANTA.
pr. J. H. Phillips Attending Meeting of
 Educators.

Dr. J. H. Phillips. superintendent of the Birmingham public schools, is in At lanta attending the meeting of the de- partment of superintendents Of the Na- tional Educational association, which is in session in that city. He will be absent from the city several days.
 Upon the return of Dr. Phillips to the city the executive committee of twelve recently appointed to make arrangements for the Conference for Education in the south to meet in Birmingham in April, will be held. Dr. Phillips is the sccre- tary of the local committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
Lewis Morrison.

Lewis Morrison, in addition to being the best living Mephisto, is trained in all the details of stage work. His in- sistence on the accuracy of lights, scenes. music and properties is greatly responsi- ble for the Faust in which he will ap pear as Mephisto at the Jefferson thea Ire tomorrow, matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The firm of F. w. Robert & Go. was dis solved on February 16. 1904. r. IT. Smith retiring. F. w. Roberts will continue the business of board. hitching and feed stables at the old stand. Twenty first street, between Avenues E and C. Peo- ple's phone 29s Bell 2fS0. 2-2s-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
NEW SUBSCR|PTIO
 FOR VULCAN FUND Fridays Mass Meeting Expect ed to Arouse Enthusiasm ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME. Members of the Commercial Club. and Other Bodies Gan Secure Reserved
 Seats Free on AppIica-
 tion-lron Casting.
ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME

Comparatively little effort was made yesterday by the Commercial club com mittees to raise money for the Vulcan fund.- but something over s2Oo was re- ceived. some of which was from people out of the city.
 The mass meeting at the Jefferson the atre Friday night is expected to quicken the interest in the fund, and after that meeting subscriptions are expected to flow in at a rapid rate. The fund now amounts to more than s11,5oo, and 1t is believed that 1t will go above $12,000 to- day or tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Missouri F. eazemore.

Mrs. Missouri F. Bazemore, aged 67 years, died yesterday in Selma, where she was visiting. She lived at 314 South Nine- teenth street. The remains were sent to the undertaking establishment of War Smiley. The funeral services will take place from the residence this after noon at 2:30 o'clock and the interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
Happy over Ratification.

Mobile, February 23.-An enthusiastic meeting of citizens was held tonight in the Commercial club, and many speeches were made congratulating the country and the port of Mobile upon the ratifca- tion of the canal treaty.