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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24

The Shriners of Birmingham had a great parade through the principal streets yesterday afternoon. zamora Temple of the Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. commonly called shrlners, turned out nearly 300 strong.
 They have had parades before, but none that came up to this one in picturesque novelties or brilliant color. It was a car nival affair and was something of a reve- lation to the uninitiated who viewed the procession from the sidewalks and office windows. Many of the shriners in line wore fantastic Arabian costumes Some rode horseback, some rode in ehariots and hundred or more walked A ban ner at the head of the pedestrian contin- gent bore the legend. ''the nobility" One of the amusing features of the parade was large white goat in a cage. The streamer that fioated from the goats cage bore the legend, T ride today, you
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
CAPT. BROWN NOW
 COMMANDS RIFLES
POPULAR AND EXPERIENCED MIL. lTARY MAN WAS UNANIMOUSLY ELECTED LAST NIGHT TO sUc- cEED CAPTAIN LEDBETTER.

Capt. Lucien c. Brown was unanimous ly elected as the commanding officer of the Birmingham Rifles, Company K. Third regiment, Alabama national guard, at a meeting of the company held last night. He succeeds Capt Charles L. Ledbetter who was recently elected ma- Jor of the First battalion of the Third regiment, vice John H. Bankhead, Jr., resigned.
 Captain Brown was lieutenant in the Birmingham Rifles for about ten years and resigned two years ago to accept commission as captain on the stan of Brig. Gen. Louis V. Clark During the Spanish-American war Captain Brown was adjutant of the First Alabama regi- ment, United States ye.4ateers, and he is therefore well equipped in military duties. He will accept the new commits sion and will assume command immedi- ately.
 The Birmingham Rifles now have about sixty active members. The company will participate in the annual encampent, and will also go to Manassas, Va, in Septem- ber to take part in the maneuvers. The other officers of the company are C. E. Ballard. first lieutenant; Hines L. Fran els, second lieutenant, and E. V. Mabry junior second lieutenant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
POLICE BARBECUE
 DELIGHTFUL EVENT
A THOUSAND PEOPLE WERE PRESENT AT GERMANlA PARK. AND THERE WAS NOT A MIS- HAP-ATHLETlc CONTESTS.

Decidedly the most successful barbe- cue ever given by the police depart ment was held yesterday at Germania park, and several hundred of the friends of the police enjoyed a pleasant day. It Is easy to say that no person ever ate better piece of barbecued meat, but those who were fortunate enough to be invited to the policemen's barbecue yes- terday can testify that rarely has meat been cooked to suit the palate as was served on this occasion.
 Throughout the day the members of the police department did all in their power to make their guests enjoy them selves, and the day passed without a mishap
 Thers were bowling contests, tugs of war, shooting contests and numerous other sports before and after dinner. Soft drinks were served all day, and several members of the department were kept hard at work waiting on the crowd.
 There were over 1000 people on the grounds. Besides the policemen and their families, invitations were issued to the members of the police commission, the board of aldermen and a large number of the friends of the officers. Dancing was enjoyed until late last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
BURGLAR CAUGHT
 IN A BEAR TRAP Trap Was Set for Thief in
 Lacy's Store IT WORKED SUCCESSFULLY A Negro, Who, It Seems, Had Been RobbIng Mir. Lacy, Stepped In
 the Trap and Was
 Held Securely.
IT WORKED SUCCESSFULLY

It has been many years since any bears
 were caught in traps in or around Blr- mingham, but any old bear trap owned in the neighborhood can be put to good use in catching negro thieves. At least that
 Is the experience of Sam Lacy, who runs general merchandise store in Powderly, and as the result of his experiments Ollie Gray. a negro is in the county jail on a charge of burglary and grand larceny, and suffering from a badly bruised ankle as the result of several hours in a trap. His pal. Adam Hardy is also in jail but minus the bear trap experience.
 For some time I.acys store has been burglarized every night. and there has been no trace of the thief. Recently he offered a reward of s25 to any one who would catch the thief or thieves, and as a result this bear trap, which is equipped with powerful springs, was set on the steps leading from the first to the second floor of the store building. It was cover ed with large sack and would attract no attention from a thief bent on getting dl thS 6Oou lnlHSS on the next HOOT.
 About o'clock yesterday morning Ollie Gray, as has been his custom 1t seems for several weeks, climbed a telegraph pole outside the store and entered through a second story window The pro- ceedings were all regular and In accord- ance with his actions for several nights past. He landed safe on the second floor and carefully sneaked down the steps. He stepped Into the center of the sack and the steel jaws of the bear trap closed on l is ankle. He fought to get away, scuf- fled all over the fioor but to no avail.
 Yesterday morning MT. Lacy went to the store and found his negro safely held by the trap It required four men to open the jaws of the trap and release the negro, who was brought to the county jail and a charge of burglary and grand larceny put against him. He told on Adam Hardy, and deputy sheriffs also arrested him. The thickness of the sack probably saved the negro's leg from being broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
T0RTURING
 DISFIGURING Skin, Scalp and Blood
 Hum0urS From PimpIes 10 ScrufuIa, from Infancy to Age Speedily Cured hJ CuHcnfs uhsn
 All Elss Falls.

The agonizlng itching and burning of the skin, as in eczema; the fright ful scaling, as in psoriasis; the loss of hair and crusting of the scalp, as in scaled head; the faciM dishgurenents, as in acne and ringworm; the awful suffering of infants and anxiety of worn-out parents, as in milk crust, tet- ter and salt-rheum - all demand rem edy of almost superhuman virtues to successfully cope with them. That Cuticura Soap, Ointment and Resolv- ent are such stands proven beyond all doubt. No statement is made regard ing them that is not justified by the strongest evidence. The purity and sweetness, the power to afford immedi- ate relief, the certainty of speedy and permanent cure, the absolute safety and great economy, have made them the standard skin cures, b0od purifiers and humour remedies of the civilized world.
 Bathe the affected parts with hot water and Cuticura Soap, to cleanse the surface Of crusts and scales and soften the thickened cuticle. Dry, without hard rubbing, and apply Cuti- cura Ointment freely, to allay itching, irritation and inflammation. and soothe and heal, and lastly, take Cnticura Re- solvent, to cool and cleanse the blood. This complete local and constitu tional treatment affords instant relief, per mits rest and sleep in the severest forms of eczema and other itching, burning and scaly humours of the skin. scalp and blood, and points to a speedy. permanent and economical cure when all else falls.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
SALVATION ARMY
 DOING GOOD WORK
ARMY OFFICERS ARE RECEIVING FALLEN WOMEN-WoULD Ex- TEND EFFORTS IN THIS DIREc- TON HAD THEY MORE HELP.

Captain and Mrs Boucher, who have Birmingham are very much interested in the recent attempts to get a home for fallen women in Birmingham, and re- c.nt1y they have been very active in visiting wayward girls and trying to lead many of them to better life.
 In making up of & summary of their work for the first year in Birmingham, which ends July 1, they state that during that time they have buried six unfortu- nate women who have committed suicide, and they have found score or more who would gladly change and attempt to lead different life were there any place in Birmingham where they could go and get a helping hand. Mrs. Boucher reports that she has looked after many of these women and that her work has been very successful but not as success fu as 'ft would be If some way could be opened to get these girls from this life and give them chance to do better.''
 Mrs. Boucher urges that the citizens of Birmingham assist those interested in this kind of work. and furnish them with scme place where the girls can bet tier their condition.
 During the past year Captain and Mrs Boucher and the local branch of the army have converted over 300 souls of which number over a score have gone into the active work and become soldiers in the army. They have furnished over 1000 gar ments 10 poor people, fed over 100 people Christmas and gave about 300 children presents, and have besides assisted many others during the year.
 The army Is now contemplating an out ing for the poor children of the city, and expect to call on citizens for aid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
East Lake Casino.

The Waller & Magill company continue to draw good houses at the East Lake Casino They are giving breezy perform ance replete with musical numbers. There will be the regular performance tonight and matinee tomorrow afternoon.
 Next week McMahon's Minstrel Naids'' and a strong vaudeville company will be the attraction at the Casino, The Min strel Maids give a novel performance that has made a hit In the east and Is sure to prove popular In Birmingham. The offering for next week will be much above the average and will no doubt draw large housea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
PARADE WAS
 GRAND CARNIVAL EVENT

ride tonight" the latter phrase referring to the candidates for initiation.
 The candidates were numerous and marched in the rear of the cage as a guard of honor.
 Two white ambulanees manned with surgeons followed the candidates.
 The column was headed by Memoli's band and drawing up the rear was g large truck loaded with casks labeled Frozen Zem-Zem."
 c. R., Patterson, potentate of zamora Temple. had conspicuous place in the parade.
 Among the past potentates in line was Governor Cunningham.
 Last night the shriners held a ceremo- nial session in Knights of Columbus hall and conducted candidates over the burr ing sands.
 The Shrine is composed of high Masons. either Knights Templar or Princes of the Royal Secret, thirty-second degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24

who were coming towards him, and not towards MT. Banholzer.
 The defendant shot at the three men and not at Banholzer," said the witness.
 John O. Stewart Called.
 John o. Stewart was called by the de- ferse. He testified that he was employed ct the Woodward cafe. Saw the defend snt on the night of the shooting. He was in front of the cafe.
 ''IIe seemed to be In a scuffle with two men," said the witness. With the witness still on the stand. court adjourned until this morning at 9:3O o'clock
 The evidence offered by Officer F. l.. Brizendine, deceased, at the preliminary trial of the defendant will be submitted to the jury this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
Routine Business Transacted at the
 Meeting Yesterday.

At a meeting of the board of education held yesterday President A. 0. Lane of the board of education was instructed to arrange for such funds to meet the month. ly bills and accounts for June.
 Mayor Drennen reported to the board that Dillon & Hubbard. the New York bond attorneys had reported favorabiy on the validity of the school bond is. sue. The matter of sites for the new high school and two elementary schools was discussed informally but no action wa. taken.
 Present at the meeting were President Lane. Vice President Drennen. Dr. Sam. uel Uullman and Ell P. Smith
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
DIsz for Governor.

Puebla, Mexico, June 23.-Numerous sheets have been distributed here ad- vocating for governor of the state of Puebla, Capt. Porfero Diaz. Jr. The candidacy has been favorably received and it is said tL-t it will be supported by all political clubs of hte state if Captain Diaz is willing to accept the position. It was stated tonight com mittee would be appointed to go to Mexico and ask Captain Diaz if he would be willing to accept the post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
To Notify the President.

Chicago, June 28.-Leander J. Bryan will be on the committee appointed by the convention to notify President Roosevelt of his nomination by the convention. By custom the chairman of the natioaal convention is the chair man of the notification committee, SC Chairman Cannon will be the one on the part of the convention to formally notify President Roosevelt. This will be me at Oyster Bay, July 27.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from the probate court as follows:
 c. F. Richardson of Washington tc Miss Irene F; Dashiell; W. R. Tarrant of East Lake, to Miss Mary L. Ham; J. c Hutts of Cardiff to Miss Maggie Davis Harry Mulkin of Cardiff to Miss Montena Neagron; Carl Venerable of Birmingham to Miss Ruby Vance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
BOILER GAP BLOWN OFF.
Great Noise Near Woodward Building Where We'll Is Being Bored.

A large crowd gathered on First ave hue and Twentieth street yesterday morning, thinking that a serious accident had occurred. They had been startled by an awful roar, and by cinders. dust and water flying in the air, and at first it was feared that workmen were hurt.
 The accident was caused by cap on the boiler of the engine at work on the Woodward building artesian well blowing off. Escaping steam caused several people to be covered with dirt. but no one was injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Petitions In Rankruptcx.

The following petitions in bankruptcy have been filed:
 T. o. whatley of Dolomite. liabilities ss3. assets $12.
 J. R. Harrison of Birmingham, liabiI- tiles s1oo, assets ssO
 w. A. Jacobs of Bessemer, liabilities sss3 assets not given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
EAST LAKE CASINO.

} Remainder of the week. with mat <
 } inee tomorrow afternoon-The Wal ! } Ter & Mag1ll company, presenting <
 p vaudeville. \ 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Atlantic Coast Line

Elegant passenger service to thu South and East. Trains leave Mont gomery at $50 A. M., 400 P. M. and 1:45 P. M. Through sleeper to Jack sonville leaves Birmingham via L. & N. at $40 P. M.
 ]. A. TAYLOR, r. P. 4,
 Montgomery. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
THE WEATHER

Washington. June zs.-Foliowing Is the weather forecast for Alabama: Partly cloudy Friday; Saturday showers and cooler in the afternoon; light to fresh south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24

The Age-HeraId Engraving Depart. ment makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Ida Palmer,

Ida Palmer, the three-months-oId daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. George A. Palmer died yesterday morning at their residence in Avonda1e. The funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon and the in- terment was in woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24

Business ConsolIdatlon.-Sorsby & Lyon, real estate agents, have been consolidated with A. R. Dearborn, 1921 First avenue, the consolidation to take effect July 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
CITY ITEMS.

Building Permits lssued.-Inspector Kendrick has issued permit to B. F. Roden to erect a two-story brick build ing on Twenty-second street and Sec ond avenue, the same to cost when completed $5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24

Will Lay Corner Stone.-The corner stone of the Mount Vernon Methodist church, Sixth street and Second ave- nue, North Birmingham, which is near ing completion, will be laid Sunday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock The Rev. J. D. Simpson, presiding elder, will officiate, and other ministers will assist in the ceremonies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24

People of quality use soap with Quality-'Grand Duke" it is; wrappers are worth noe half cent each in cash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24
Weather Report.
Birmingham, Thursday, June

B1fn1nBham, IhurSday, June za- The recret of the 'high" has drifted eastward to the north Atlantic states, carrying with 1t cooler weather for that section. Following in It's rear is low pressure area overlying the eastern slope of the Rocky mountains and accom- panied by rising temperature and light scattered rainfall.
 In the sou1h it is slightly cooler in the Atlantic coast districts, but there s prac- tically no change elsewhere Rain has been general except in oklahoma. The heaviest amounts fell in Texas, Missis- sippi, Arkansas and Louisiana
 Weather Conditions.
 Temperature and precipitation as report ed by the weather bureau for selected southern stations during 24 hours ending
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24

B. T. Shaw & Son, undertakers, 312 North Twentieth street. Both phones g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24

Canvassers to Meet.-The board of canvassers, composed of the sheriff, the probate judge and the clerk of the circuit court, will meet tomorrow to canvass the returns of the special local tax and county court house bond issue election held last Monday. Until the canvassers meet ana finish their work the official count will not be known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-06-24

''The strength of a bank Is in It's
 individual Ioans'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29
MRS. POTTER'S WILL
; Public Requests Assresating Over
Million by Boston Lady.

Boston, Sept. 2S.-Public beoues.s
aggregating over sl.oO0.000, the largest
being a gift of S250.000 to the citv of
New Bedford. are contained in the will
of the late Mrs Sarah E. Potter of
this city, which was filed for probat,.
here, this afternoon. Mrs. Potter died
last Friday, at her summer home AT
Beverly. To the Boston Medical Ii
brary is bequeathed s1500OO, to tha
kindergarten for the Blind at jamaica
Plains. 500, 700, and $4,000 to each of
the following:
Harvard University, Boston Home
for Incurables, Hospital Cottages for
Children at Baldwinville, Free Hos
pitfalls for Women at Brookline, and
the Massachusetts College of Phar-
macy.
The New Bedford bequest is to be
called the Exemption trust. the gift Of
Sarah E. Potter" and the income is I,
be used for purchasing books, pictures
and other articles for the public H.
brary of New Bedford, which was Mrs.
Potter's native place. st. Luke's Hos
pital in New Bedford, is bequeated $50. :
GOO, while the Association for the Relief
Of the Aged in the same city, is left
$4,000. Other institutions to receiv,.
S25, 900 are the New England Home for
Little Wanderers, the Convalescent
Home Of the Children's Hospital. the
New England Pea body Home fol. Grip
pied Children, the Childrens Hospital
at Boston, and the Massachusetts
Charitable Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29
AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION.
At the Final Session Officers Are
Elected.

st. Louis, Mo-, Sept. 2S.-The mai
session of the convention of the Ameri-
can Bar Association was occupied, to-
day, in receiving committee reports ah'!
the election of officers.
Two eminent lawyers from Pekln.
China. Chow Tschchi and Sun SEE ieo.
accredited representatives of the EN-
peror of China to the universal con-
eress of lawyers and jurlsts, when
Convenes here, have attended each
days sessions and evinced deep inter-
est in the deliberations.
The report of the special committee
on Indian legislation enbodles the con-
clusiOn that lin the majority or the
Indian reservations the prompt carry
ing out of the provisions of the sew
crafty act approved Feb. s, 1887, is
apparently the best practical solution
Of the Indian problem
The report states Our policy to-
ward the Indian is neither wise or
human. We require of him no labor.
We fed him and allow him to spend
his time in Iistlcss idleness. This nat
urHlly leads to vice. degeneracy and
extinction. Yet he can work. We think
try the time and circumstances are ripe
Tor the application of the severalty
act. In the arid lands of the Southwest
Il different problem confrOnts us. We
think that throughout this arid region
the federal coIrtS should be given ju-
risdi.tioa Of all litigation, civil and
criminal, to which an Indian is a
party"
The special committee on penal laws
and prison discipline reported favor
ably on the resolution submitted to il
two years ago relating to the PROPOSE
ton to establish 4 laboratory in the
depaItmcn Of justice at Washington.
for the study of the criminal. pauper
md defective classes. The resolution
flvoring the establishment OF such Il
laboratory meets with the approval of
the committee. which after having in
vrstigated the subject and its possible
results, desires to test the valdr Of The
sam" and recommended the adoption
of the resolution.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29
a Bows Wild Ride for Life.

With family around expecting him to
die. and a son riding for life, IS miles.
to get DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds, w. H.
Brown, of Leesvi!le. Ind, endured
deaths agonies from asthma; but this
wonderful medicine gave instant relief
and soon cured him. He writes: Il
now sleep soundly every night" Like
marvellous cures Of Consumption.
Pneumonia. bronchitis. Coughs Colds
and Grip prove its matchless merit FOR
all Throat and Lung troubles. Guar
anteed bottles soc. and S1.0O. Trial
bottles free at Bowditch e. Webster's,
Augusta, and Simpson Drug Co.'s. Wa
terville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29
MAZENTAR KILLED
But Rabbi Was Intended at Hartford
Conn.

Hartford. Conn. Sept. 2S.-Louis Ma
zentar. aged IS. residing on North
street. this city. was shot to death. late
this afternoon. At the slauehterhous"
at Wilson's Station, three miles north
of this city. He went to the Slaughter
house in company with rabbi to
butcher beef, and while there the rabbi:
had an alteration with an unknown
hunter, who carried gun. Some hot
words followed ANA the hunter, aiming
his gun at the rabbi, pulled the trigger.
Tine "harge missed the rabbi. but struck
Mazentar. killing him instantly. The
murderer is still at IIrge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-09-29
PAY PENALTY.
Sentence to Death in Murder Cases
in Mexico.

Boston, Sept. 2S.-Wiliiam T. Way of
this city has received a cGInmIrira tion
from Herbert Pierce, third assistant
secretary of state ut Washimgtni!. an
nouncing that the Mexican auth ,ritieS
bad passed sentence upon thu persons
concerned in the murder of Mr.. Ways
brother, Clarence. and Edward +. Lat
timer. another American citizen.
The United States consul at NaZltlin
reports that Francisco Castro mas been
sentenced to death, HermDlao Torres,
the alcalde Of Aguacateinte De BaCca.
the town where the tragedy occurred,
to ten months Imprisonment and fin"
Of 900 pesos. and Fidelfo Carraso tn
eight months imprisonment. Messrs.
Way ana Lattimer We're killed on
July 10.