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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1904-11-11
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X-KAYS examination in appropriate cases upon
reasonable notice
Ne pay required for services until cured.
Letters of Endorsement from many prominent
elergymen and hundreds Of grateful patients
are on file in his Office.
The doctor has devoted much time and atten-
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
oRAToRlcAL CONTEST.
Large Gathering Expected at Howard
 College Tonleht-Cox Medal

Tonight at S:30 the Alabama Oratorical association will hold it's second annual meeting in Howard college chapel and representatives of Auburn, Howard and Greensboro will contest for the w. S. Cox gold medal All the railroads in the state have given special rates and large crowd of students from Auburn and Greensboro will probably attend the meet ing.
 Auburn will be represented by John McDuffy, Jr, Howard by J. O. Col ley and Greensboro by w. McNeill. All of the speakers are prominent as college orators Last year MT. McDuffy captur- ed the junior medal at Auburn, while MT Colley was successful in getting the same prize at Howard.
 The association held its first meeting in Montgomery last April J. R. Searcy was the successful contestant at that time.
 The gold medal awarded to the suc- cessful contestant every year by Prof w. s. Cox of College Park Ga. is a very handsome one. It has been on ex- hibition during the past week at Ab- botts and has attracted considerable att tention.
 In addition to the orations a special musical programme will be rendered this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
BIRMINGHAM REALTY CO.
 HAD SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Affairs of Company In Excellent Con. dtion-Directors and Officers
 Chosen for Another Term.

At the fourth annual meeting of the stockholders of the Birmingham Realty company, held on Wednesday In the com pany's office on Twenty-first street, great satisfaction was expressed at the con dition of the concern. The Birmingham Realty company Is the largest real estate corporation in Alabam and it's successful and business like management is now proverbial. It has been a wonderful fac tor in the development of the residence sections of this city and it's liberal and progressive spirit is appreciated.
 The following directors were elected John M. Caldwell James M. Donald. Gull pepper Exum, David Roberts. A. l.. Fulenwider William Halls, Jr Alex T. London James T. Wooward Henry G. Robinson
 After the stockholders adjourned the directors met and elected these of ficers:
 President, A. l.. Fulenwider
 Vice president, William Halls Jr
 Secretary Frank Norris.
 Assistant secretary-treasurer, E. E. Daffin.
 General counsel Alexander T. London.
 Executive committee, Alex. T London, David Roberts. A. l.. Fulenwider.
 This Is the fourth time MT. Fulenwider has been elected president of the com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
NO CLUE TO THE
 TRAIN WRECKERS
SUPERINTENDENT GRleos RE- TURNS FROM WRECK NEAR MERIDlAN-HE THINKS SWITCH WAS THROWN MALlcloUSLY.

Superintendent A. Griggs of the Ala bama Great Southern returned last night on No. 8 at ;50 o'clock from the wreck which occurred Wednesday afternoon about four miles this side of Meridian. He states that there is no doubt that some one threw the switch with the in- tention of wreclIing the train. but that there is no clue to the train wreckers. In speaking of the matter last night MT. Grlggs said
 T don't think the switch could have been thrown in any other way than mallc- iousy and with the intention of wreck ing the train. It had not been operated for train since early Wednesday mori,- ing, and eight trains had passed ove- it before the passenger came along and was wrecked.
 No train after one early in the morn uses that switch. or stops there, so is certain 1t could not have been thro for train. The train just before the wrecked passed over the switch all rig and the passenger train should have ever the same way.
 None of the people injured are il serious condition. and all of them soon be we'll"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
Annual Session Is Being Held in North
 Birmingham.

The annual conference or the Birming- ham district of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, is in session at the Twen- ty-first Avenue church. North Birming- ham. The first session was held yester- oay morning, and the conference will be in session until tomorrow afternoon. There are about 125 delegates present.
 Dr. J. D. Simpson, presiding elder of the Birmingham district. is presiding at the meeting and Dr. D. c. Burchfield of East Lake Is acting as secretary
 Yesterday morning the thirty ministers In the district reported to the conference. At Il o'clock the Rev. J. c. Parsinger, presiding elder of the Decatur district, delivered the annual conference sermon. Last night the Rev Henry Trawick preached to large congregation.
 The conference will meet this morning at S:30 o'clock. Among the visitors present are the Rev. J. C. Persinger of Decatur, the Rev. J. D. Ellis of Decatur, the Rev $. R. Emerson of New Decatur, the Rev. J. R. Turner, presiding elder of the Gadsden district the Rev. R. W. Ander- son, the Rev. J. s. Chadwick and Dr. Law Of the American Bible society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
NEW BUILDING PROJECTED.
R. w. Massey Will Erect Handsome
 Structure on Third Avenue.

R. w. Massey, of the Massey Business college, has purchased the property ad- joining the Title Guarantee and Trust building on Third avenue, and in about two weeks will commence the erection of a three story commercial building DOT tion of which is to be used by one of the local banks.
 The lot is 5Ox140 feet, and cost $c5,000. The building will cost about s25,O00, mak- ing a total expenditure of s5o,Ooo. The building will be of gray pressed brick trimmed with terra cotta, and will com plete very handsome row of buildings on that side of Third avenue.
 One-half of the first floor will be used by the bank, and the other half by a we'll known firm. The second floor will be used for offices. The third floor is not rented The entire front of the first floor is to be of plate glass, and the ceilings of the building will be of unusual height, making the building higher than the average four story building.
 The contracts for building have not been let, but as soon as they are work will commence on the foundations.
 Asked which of the banking companies would be his lessee, Mir. Massey said the name of the concern would not be given out until later on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

S. sakuraoka, a representative of the Japanese government, is in Birmingham watching the castings of Vulcan. He was sent here by his government in the ca paeity of an iron expert to study large castings, and he has been watching the work on Vulcan with a great deal of in- terest
 The accounts of Vulcan, and the large and difficult castings required. attracted his attention some months ago and he made arrangements with his government to come to Birmingham and watch the making of the big iron man. There was some delay about his arrival and he only came this week. He was one of the spec tators at the casting made Wednesday afternoon when the shoulders were turn ed out
 Mr. Sakuraoka visited the church in Passic. N. J., when Sculptor Moretti was making the plaster cast and was intense H interested In the work He is some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15

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 Messrs Hull of Iowa Ryan of N York, Burgess of Texas, Fitzgerald New York. Parker of New Jersey, Stevens of Minnesota. favored the rese ton, the latter declaring that the P anna canal, river and harbor work all other public improvements had amply provided for in the matter of gineer officers of the army.
 The resolution was passed after hay been amended in accordance with Dalzell amendment.
 The postoffice apprupriation bill was sent to conference MT. Overstreet of ln- diana. Gardner of New Jersey and Moon of Tennessee being appointed managers on the part of the house.
 The house then went into committee of the whole for the consideration of the general deficiency bill.
 Cochran Attacks Cleveland.
 Mir. Cochran of Missouri, in a speech on the nrsupation by the executive of legislative power, criticised the practice of small coterie Of members and sen- ators going to the White House and con ferring with the President at his bidding on matters of legislation. He said that It had become an uncondemned custom and that when the leaders do this the destruction of this body as q representa- tive and delberative body Is complete
 Now that the country was returning to patriotism and sanity. he tCochranl. would commend to those in charge Of the booms of certain men seeking the dem ocratic nomination to bear in mind that one of the most circuitous routes posst- be or imaginabl ble was a certificate of good character from MT. Cleveland, Hate republican President of the United States"
 Traitor to Free Trade.
 In some remarks on the protective tar if MT Baker of New York character ized Joseph Chamberlain as traitor to the cause of free trade" and said he had been overwhelmingly repudiated by tho people of England. because of his tarin views He then turned his attention to President Roosevelt and said the coun- try during the coming campaign was going to know who paid for the twenty five special trains In which he travelled and for the food. wines and cigars con- sumed The country. he said. also would ask if the President could accept these courtesies and still do his duty towards bills affecting the great railroad inter ests in the United States.
 The defncency bill was laid aside and the conference report on the Indian ap- propriation bill was agreed to.
 At $40 D. m. adjourned until tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
COUNTY COMMITTEE MEETS
 AND CANVASS THE RETURNS
VULCAN WORK WATCHED
 BY AN AGENT OF JAPAN

what of an artist himself, and could ap- preeiate the labors of MT. Moretti. The sculptor was very much surprised Tues day when his former visitor in New Jer- sey called at his studio here and told him he had come to Birmingham to watch the iron casting processes.
 MT. Sakuraoka carries a letter of in- troduction from the Japanese consul at New York. It was addressed to the Chamber of Commerce, but was sent to the Commercial club. It requested that any assistance possible be given MT Saxuraoka in his efforts to study heavy castings in Birmingham. President Jack son called on the Jap and offered any assistance possible, and also introduced him to various people who could be of assistance.
 MT Sakuraol1a's visit may lead to fur ture relations between the Japanese gov ernment and this district whereby some of the products of Birmingham may be sent to the populous litte island. MT. Sakuraolxa lives in Tokio He speaks fairly good English, and can easily make himself understood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
THOMPSON RETURNS.
1t Is Said the President Does Not Ob. ject to His Taking Craftsmanship.

Joseph O. Thompson. collector of inter- nal revenue, returned last night from a trip to New York and Washington. While in Washington he called on the Presi- dent and talked over the republican st- uation in Alabama.
 The candidacy of MT Thompson for the charmanship of the state executive com mttee of the republican party was dis cussed, and it is understood as a result all possible objection on the part of the administration to MT Thompson accepting the chairmanship if elected, because he is an office holder. is said to have been withdrawn. This, it is said, practically elects Mr. Thompson.
 Charles II. Scott of Montgomery, one of the Presidents referees in Alabama will return to the state tomorrow and will remain here until after the election ac- cording to MT. Thompson. Mir. Scott Is said to also favor the election of Mr. Thompson as chairman of the state com mittee and to have so expressed him. self to MT. Roosevelt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
CLOSING EXERCISES
 OF NIGHT SCHOOL
INTERESTING PROGRAMME WAS CARRIED OUT AT Y. M. c. A. BUILDING LAST NGHT-ExcEL- LENT ADDRESSES.

One of the most interesting occasions in the history of the Young Mems Christian association, since it's reorganization last fall was the closing exercises of the night schools at the association building last evening About one hundred pupils with their friends were present. Secretary Jackson announced the pur- pose of the meeting, and introduced W. N Sharpe, who had been selected by his cises.
 The first speaker was E. B. Ricketts, who had for his theme Our Night School" w. A. Shelly followed on Our Faculty" L. H. Cullen was the next speaker and his subject was 'Our Fossil bilities." "Our Assoclation," by W l.. Cowan, was the last address from the student body.
 James Bowron was next introduced. He was greeted with hearty cheers by the boys, which showed their appreciation of his services as an earnest promoter of the association. Mir. Bowron's address was in his characteristic manner, full of practical advice and deep concern for the welfare of the association.
 After MT. Bowron's talk a number of Imaginable features were then presented under the heading of "specialties," by several members of the school. Then MT. Jackson gave a number of steroptl- con views, Illustrating the Young Men S Christian association work in Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. The dinner served by the ladies auxili- ary was greatly enjoyed. It consisted of the following menu:
 Boiled Ham.
 Spring Radishes. Sweet Pickle.
 Croquetts.
 French Peas Sliced Tomatoes.
 Ice Cream.
 Strawberries Cakes.
 Coffpa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers have been filed in the probate court:
 H. H. Sinnige and wife to the Bir- mingham Land and Investment company. one-half interest in lots Nos. 1S 19 and 20, being 100 feet on Avenue B and 40 feet on Twenty-irst street; consideration. 5000.
 J. R. Estes and wife to s. v Baggett. the east half of lot No. ', in block No. s47. Birmingham; consideration, 5000.
 J. S. Smart and wife to Albert Thomp- son, lot No. 14. in block No. 2s2, Birming- ham; consideration, s1100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
THE SENATE.

Washington. April H.-The senate de- voted the entire day to consideration of the bill for the government of the Pana- ma canal zone and MT. Morgan again occupied the floor most of the day. The discussion related principally to details of governing the canal. but some con sideratlon also was given to MT. Hale's amendment. requiring the use of Ameri- can bottoms in the shipping of canal sup piles to the zone.
 Without completing consideration of the bill, the senate at 5:16 p. m. adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
ALL BUT HEAD OF
 VULCAN NOW CAST Shoulders Came Out of Mould
 in Good Condition SUBSCRIPTIONS YESTERDAY Vulcan Fund Grows Slowly and Con- siderable Amount Is Still Needed.
 Original Plaster Cast
 Being Set Up.
SUBSCRIPTIONS YESTERDAY

The shoulders of Vulcan, which were cast Wednesday, proved to be as sue cessful a piece of work as the other mould were broken away yesterday
 It is believed that a casting of the head can be made about Saturday or Monday. This will be the largest piece to be cast, and at the same time the most difficult. The intricate lines of the face, specially the beard, make it very hard to get casting or to get a good mould.
 The core was placed in the oven yester- day and should be back in the pit today. It will then require about two days to build up the safeguards around the mould so that it will not move any when the hot iron is poured in.
 A few more dollars have come into the Vulcan fund in the past day or so, and the Commercial club is hopeful that the fund will begin to grow steadily again.
 All energies are being turned to making the recital at the Jefferson tonight suc- cess, and it is hoped that the Vulcan fund will be materially increased as a result of the door receipts from the en- tertainment.
 Next week the original plaster statue will be placed on exhibition, and small admission fee will be charged. It Is be- ing rapidly erected in seaffold in the yard of the Birmingham Steel and Iron company at Fifteenth street and First avenue, and will probably be completed by Monday.
 Three sides of the scaffold are enclosed so that 1t Is impossible to see the statue, and 1t is only on the sice next the foun- dry that 1t can be seen. Admission will be charged to the yards of the foundry and good view of the statue can then be obtained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
Frank Lester.

Frank Lester. superintendent Of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron com pany's plant at Brookwood, died yester- day morning at S:30 O clock at the private sanitarium of Morris & Jupton. The funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at o'clock and the interment will be in Woodlawn cemetery. The de- ceased leaves a wife and two children. He also leaves a mother, brother ana sister in Georgia, and a brother in Ala bama He was a Mason and Odd Eel low. and both organizations will attend the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
kinnin.McGill Wedding.

Mir. Patrick McGill and Miss Alice Kinnin were married at St. Pauls Cath ollie parsonage at. 3 ?. m. yesterday after noon. Mrs. B. F. Caffey acted as brides maid and MT. Caffey as best man for the groom. The Rev William A. Eerrigan per- formed the ceremony. MT. McGill is an energetic young commercial traveller of this city. while the bride is charming young lady of Wood5wn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
PARRISH GETS NEW TRIAL.
Supreme Court Reverses Decision and
 Remands the Case.

The supreme court has reversed the decision of the criminal court of Jefferson county and granted new trial in the case of Hollis B. Parrish, the young att torney who was convicted of killing George Leonard and awarded a term of ten years in the pententiary. Leonard, who was brick mason, was killed about two years ago while on the rear of an Owenton electric car on Twentieth street. near Fourth avenue.
 Parish was tried before a jury in the lower court, Judge Dan A. Greene pre- siding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
CONFERENCE OF EDUCATION.
Local Executive Committee to Meet
 This Afternoon.

The local executive committee appointed to arrange for the conference for educa- ton in the south which will be held in month, has leen called to meet this af- ternoon at 4:3O o'clock In the rooms of the board of education on the fourth floor of the city hall.
 This meeting will be an important one, and the members of the executive commit tee are urged to be present. The question of securing homes for the many visitors who will come to Birmingham to attend the conference is still somewhat perplex- Ing, this matter being one of the impor- tant things to be considered at this af- ternoons meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
GOVERNOR JELKS
 HERE YESTERDAY
Left for New Mexico in Search
 of Health
ABSOLUTE REST IS NEEDED
Governor Not We'll, But His Condition Is In Nowlse Alarmine-Lleuten- ant Governor Will Act Dur
 ing Governors Absence.

Governor William D. Jelks, who ar- rived in Birmingham Wednesday night. left yesterday at noon for Las Vegas, New Mexico, in search of rest and health. He is accompanied by his wife and daughter, Miss Catherine Jelks. Dur ing their stay in this city the governor and his family were the guests of MT. and Mrs. E. II. Cabaniss at 225t Highland avenue.
 While the governor admitted that he had not been well for some time past his condition is in no wise alarming. He and his physicians feel that with a good rest in the bracing air of New Mexico his health will be fully restored He certainly does not present the appearance of an Ill man. He is a hard worker and was dispatching business in his office in the capitol at Montgomery up to late Wednesday afternoon.
 The Lieutenant Governor.
 The fact that Dr. R. II. Cunningham, lieutenant governor of Ala abama, who has been in Europe since last fall. had been advised by cable to return home and  assume the duties of the executive of flee, gave rise to disquieting reports. But when it is remembered that the constItu- tion provides for the lieutenant governor to act as the executive in the event that the chief is absent or incapacitated for a longer period than twenty days, the re- quest for Dr. Cunningham 8 return has 10 serious significance, for even if Governor Jelks needed only recuperation from over work, twice twenty days would hardly be sufficient,
 The lieutenant governor will probably reach home in two weeks
 The Governor Cheerful.
 Governor Jeks conversed freely with his characteristic good humor yesterday He will probably be in New Mexico two or three months.
 A relative of the governor said last night: "The governor has no organic trouble. I think he Is simply run down and needs only absolute rest to make hum a well man"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
Smith Leads Conner.
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING. Roberts G Son Re-eIect Old Board of
 Officers.

At the stockholders meeting of Rob- erts &. Son, lithographers, printers, sta toners. held yesterday the old board of directors was reelected as follows: Ru- fus N Rhodes. Eli P. Smith, C. w. Uf- ford, Charles Roberts, R. w. Ewing.
 The report of the manager showed the affairs of the company to be in excellent condition.
 The directors held a meeting follow ing the stockholders meeting and re- elected the following officers: Rufus N. Rhodes, president: Charles Roberts. vice president; C. w. Ufford, secretary; R. w. Ewing, treasurer and manager.
 Roberts & Son is tho largest establish ment of its kind in the state and is now employing almost a hundred people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
Marriage License.

The probate judge has issued marriage licenses as follows:
 Patrick McGill of Birmingham to Miss Alice Kinnin, George w. Parker of Bir- mingham to Miss Maggie Celer. F. G. Smith of Elyton to Miss Daisy l.. Gro yer, Frank McPherson of Pratt City to Miss Ida Thomas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
CONTEST AT CLUB TONIGHT.
Athletic Events of Various Kinds Will
 Be Pulled of.

An athletic contest will be held tonight at the Athletic club, and 1t promises to be one of the most interesting events of this season. There will be dozen or more contestants in each of the events, and there is much doubt about the win ner. A number of the men are training hard each day, and are getting into ex- cellent condition.
 The contest will be something on the order of a field day meet, and will bring out the best men In all kinds of athletic stunts. There will be long and high jump- ing. wrestling. pole vaulting and nuemer- ous other similar events.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
c. c. ChiIes' Funeral.

Funeral services over the remains of c. .. Chiles, engineer on the Alabama Great Southern, who was killed in the wreck near Meridian Wednesday after noon, will be conducted this afternoon at ? o'clock from the residence 22l7 Fourth avenue. The interment will be in hl.n Leaf cemetery. A committee from the local of the Brotherhood of Loco motive Engineers will attend the funeral The deceased was 39 years old, and leaves a wife and three children. He was born in Falmouth, Ky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
Maine Republicans In Line.

Portland. Me, April l4.-The repubii- cans of Maine at largely attended and harmonious convention here this afternoon elected four delegates at large to the ra- tional convention at Chicago. Resolutions endorsing the administration of Presi- dent Roosevelt were adopted and his nomination was recommended. Six candi- dates for electors of President and vice president were also selected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-15
Mrs. Marcarite Tobin.

Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at ? o'clock over the remains of Mrs. Margarite Tobin. who died We'd nesday at Green Pond, at the Southside Catholic church, and the interment will be in the Catholic cemetery. The re- mains were brought to Birmingham last night and carried to the Gaudin com- panY's establishment.