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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Huntsville K. of P!s Elect Officers.

Huntsville, January 1.-(Special )-Mon- te Sano lodge No. 1, Knights of Pythas, elected the following officers last night: F. F. Conway. chancellor commander; D. w. Taft, vice chancellor; w. J. Hum phrey, prelate; H. c. Pollard, keeper of records and seal; John L. Hay, master of finance: A. l.. Rison. master of exchequer; D. L. Dawson master of work; w. L.. Russell, master a arms; Abe Wise, inside guard; B. F. Ludwig, outside guard; Cor don Fariss representative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
BASEBALL GROUND THE SAME. w. H. RagIand of Montgomery Says
 There Will Be No Change.

Montgomery, January 1.-(Special)-W H. Ragland owner of the Montgomery baseball franchise, said tonight that his election as vice president of the Mont yomery Street railway would not affect Inc playing grounds of the local club in The southern league.
 Mir Rayland has formerly been an off, cer with the Traction company, owners of last years ball park at Pickett Springs. and the games will again be played there. The grounds are to be en- larged
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
MADIsoN's TAXES INCREASE.
$21,316 Collected By J. Edear Gardiner
 In One Day.

Huntsville, January 1.-(Special.) .)-The taxes collected by Tax Collector J. Edgar Gardiner yesterday exceeded the colec- tions of any previous day in the history of Madison county, the amount collected being s23. .116, while the collections for the month of December also exceeded the amount collected in any previous month, the sum being s57.5l1.
 During the same month last year the amount collected was s55,511 and the lar gest collection made in a single day was on December 27, when $21, ,956 was paid.
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Presented With Watch Fob.
Social and Personal.

The Sunny Jim Theatrical club held an interesting and largely attended meeting at Foley's hall tonight.
 MT. Harvey P. Vaughan and MT. Fred Foust, students of the Southern Univer- sity. have returned to Greensboro after spending the holidays with relatives.
 MT. Andrew Walker has returned home after a pleasant visit to Goodwater.
 Miss Mamie Lowering and Miss Maggie Butler of Petersburg, Tenn, are visit ing Mrs. Job Going
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
JACKSON PRIMARY FEBRUARY i
Democratic Election to Be Held to Sc.
 feet County Officers.

Scottsboro, January 1.-(Specia1.)-At a recent meeting of the democratic exec utive committee a primary election was ordered for February l, for the purpose of nominating a probate judge, circuit clerk, tax assessor. tax collector, super intendent of education, county treasurer and commissioner from each of the four districts At present there are forty-seven candidates in the field for the various cffices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
KILLING AT kYMULGA,
Brooks Mitchell, WelI-known Young Man of TaIIadega County, Is Shot.

Talladega, January 1-tSpecial) )-Mel D. Hobbs shot and killed Brooks Mitchell early this morning at Kymulga this coun- ty. The parties had difficulty yesterday Mitchell renewed it this morning. Rumor has it that Mitchell was cutting Hobbs at the time the fatal shot was fired. Both families are prominent. Mitchell leaves a wife and several children.
 Hobbs came to the city and surrendered to the sheriff at once. Mitchell was at one time prominent local republican poiiti- clan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
PRATT CITY'S FOLK
 OBSERVE NEW YEAR
BUSINESS SUSPENDED, POST OFFICE AND BANKS CLOSED AND MANY DELIGHTFUL PARTIES ENJOYED BY THE CITIZENS.

Pratt City. January 1-(Speeial)-New Years day was appropriately observed in Pratt City. The stores were closed and business was practically suspended. The postoffice was opened for only two hours this morning. Last night at midnight all the whistles peeled forth long blasts that awakened the people from their slumbers. Several watch parties were given the young people who made merry as the old year was rung out and the new year rung in. The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Presbyterian church gave a watch social at the home of Mir. and Mrs. William Jenkins on East Highlands. Music and games were enjoyed and delicious re- treatments were served Miss Ethel Dan- iels also delightfully."- entertained a num- Der of friends yesterday evening at watch party.
 The merchants of Pratt City have been busy all the week taking stock. The volume of business done by them for the past year has been most gratifying and they are making preparations for busy times during 1904.
 Dangerous Fire Threatened.
 Considerable excitement was created last night at Il o'clock by fire breaking out in a negro restaurant near Ezel sta- tion on the car line. It looked for while as if the entire block of wooden struc- lures was in danger The fire depart ment, however, was called out and quick ly responded. By heroic work the fire fighters succeeded in extingushng the fire before made any headway.
 No Court Today.
 In view of the fact that today was New Years there was no police court held. Mayor Hundall continuing all the cases until tomorrow morning.
 Tax Books Closed.
 The city tax books were closed yes terday and all city taxes not paid for the year 1903 became delinquent Most of the taxes due have been paid and very few will be declared delinquent.
 Presented With Watch Fob.
 The employees of the J. H. Eubank and company grocery stores presented the popular manager, w. S. Eubank with a handsome gold watch fob yesterday. The speech of presentation was made by J. E. Wood Mir Eubank responded with a few appropriate remarks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Few Business Chances.

Huntsville, January 1.-(Special. )-Only a few changes in Huntsville business cir cles today. The merchants have enjoyed fine fall and Christmas trade and look forward to even a better year in 1904. con- sequently there will not be many retire. ments. A. Campbell who has been in business here nearly fifty years, is one of the few to close out and A. F.. Oyerton & Co.,. wholesale grocers. is another.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
N., c. & St. L. Pays Large Tax.

Scottsbcro. January 1.-tSpecial.)-The Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis railway is ore of the largest taxpayers in this county. c. R. Butler, Jr., of the engineering department of that road. was here yesterday looking after the taxes. The road pays a total tax to the county of sS,27O9l for the past yeaf, an increase over last year of s622. 35, due to the build Ing of the new branch through Doran's s Cove, which is given in for taxes at H61 152.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
PRESIDENT DIAZ RECEIVE
Gives New Years Reception
 National Palace.

Mexico City, January 1.-Pres Diaz gave New Years recepti the national palace today. and called upon by the members diplomatic corps. Fenton Mcf charge d'affaires of the United represented the American gove There was a great array of h tary officers and naval officers uniform; cabinet ministers, judges, representatives and General Mena, minister of marine, made an eloquent behalf of the army and navy.
 President Diaz was in health and spirits.
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Huntsville for Mcclellan,

Huntsville. January 1.-(Special.)--The members of the bar of Huntsville have signed petition calling upon Chief Jus tice Thomas N. Mcclellan of the Alabama supreme court to announce his candidacy to succeed himself. The members of this bar are unanimous in their choice of Judge Mcclellan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Social and Personal.

Dr. S. O. Jenkins of Cincinnati was a visitor to the Marvel City today.
 Miss Maud Benton rendered delightful watch party last night to number of friends.
 Mir. Arthur Flataeu of Athens, Ga, who has been spending the holidays with Bes- semer friends, will leave tomorrow for his home.
 Dr. and Mrs. R. P. Chsold returned home from Marion Junction after three weeks visit to relatives.
 J. S. Jackson of Atlanta was in the city today looking after business inter- ests.
 Miss Annie Lawlon will open a kinder garten next Tuesday at the First Chris tain church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
CONVICT SYSTEM
 PAYS HANDSOMELY Profits Paid in State Treasury
 Reach S2OO,O0O IS DUE TO NEW POLICY While the Statement Only Shows $780, 4fs35, the System at the End of
 the Fiscal Year Had Been In
 Operation But g Months.
IS DUE TO NEW POLICY

Montgomery, January 1.-(Special )-The profits of the state convict department broke all records during the past year, the profits paid into the state treasury reaching more than $2O0,0O0. This is in excess of last year by about s4o00O and more than doubles any previous year.
 This very large increase is due to the policy of Governor Jelks in working the state convicts under the direct supervision of the department rather than the old lease system The profits have come very largely from the convicts worked in the mines of Jefferson county leased by the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
"The Prince of PiIsen."

The Prince of Pilsen" will be seen at the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday with Miss Trixie Friganza, Jess Dandy. Arthur Donaldson, Walter Clifford, Henry Taylor, Nick Long, Miss Almyra Forrest. Miss Ruth Peebles, Miss Idaline Cotton and Miss St. Albans in the cast Sale of seats will commence Monday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

Church Around the Corner at the Bijou. There vii be no performance tonight.
 Next week Little Chip. Mary Marble and all the aggregation of favorites will be here for one week presenting the 'Knickerbocker Girl" Seats are selling randlV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

and placed in the county jail.
 fight Lockhart has been in a ser dttiop, as he was hadlv cut.. places on the face but he Y
 himself up when the officers with the warrant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
A. J. Eockhart in Jail.

Tuscaloosa, January 1.-(Special)-A. J.
 Lockhart, charged with the murder of John Parsons near the Davis Creek mines on Christmas eve, has been brought here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
New Years Day Observed.
LaRue Becomes Business Manager.
With the Bessemer Churches.

The Rev. Robert c. Gilmore, the newly called pastor of the First Presbyterian church. will arrive in the city today and will preach at morning and evening ser vices Sunday. MT Gilmore was formerly pastor of the Livingston church and comes to this city well recommended
 At the first Baptist church the Rev. Dr. J. l.. Thompson, the pastor will occupy his pulpit at the morning and evening services Sunday. The Baptist Young Peo- ple's union held watch service last night at the First Baptist church.
 The Rev. Dr. J. l.. Britain, the pastor of the First Methodist church, will preach at the morning and evening services Sun day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
At the BiIou.

The matinee this afternoon closes the very successful engagement of the Little
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02

The fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30, so that the earnings for the department for the last fiscal year do not show really the increase of the past few months over the preceding months ac, curately.
 The new mining contract under which the state is now getting a largely increas- ed revenue went into effect January l, 19O3 So that on September 30 last. 1t had only been in effect nine months and while the fiscal year shows a net earning of only s16O 1885, the earnings for the calendar year of twelve months will be as much as s2O0 900.
 Crop Still Unsold.
 The acucrate figures are not to be had because a good part of the crop made on the farms is unsold and moreover none of the returns from any of the convict de- partment enterprises for December are at hand. Not only are the returns not in for December but the disbursements for that month have not been paid and so the fig ures for the calendar year are not obtain able.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
SOLDIER CLOTHES
 BADLY SCATTERED
SOME ONE BROKE INTO ARMORY AT BESSEMER, AND ROY cONIFF, A WELL KNOWN YOUNG MAN, IS UNDER ARREST.

Bessemer, January 1.-(Speeial.)- .)-Roy Coniff a well known young man was ar rested this afternoon by the police and is being held on a charge of having brok- en into the armory last night and destroy ing the governments property. After the Red Mems New Years ball was over last night, some one broke into the armory and scattered the uniforms and equip ments of the Besesmer rifles all over the hall The loss incurred by the company by the raid will be considerable
 The police are still working on the case and it is thought that several other arrests will follow.
 Lockhart Carried to Jail.
 Andrew J. Lockhart, who killed John Parson at Davis creek Christmas eve. has recovered sufficiently from his injuries to be carried to Tuscaloosa, where he is confined in jail The preliminary trial will be held in a few days.
 In the fight with Parsons, Lockhart was dangerously slashed on the head and body. Parsons was shot by Lockhart and almost instantly killed.
 New Years Day Observed.
 New Years was generally observed in Bessemer today. The banks and postof- flee were closed and all business was practically suspended. The city enjoyed a general holiday. In the evening num- Der of Bessemerites attended the matinees at the Jefferson and Bijou
 LaRue Becomes Business Manaqer.
 J. A. LaRue, who has been connected with the Bessemer Workman for a consid- erable time, will take charge of the entire business department of the paper. John H. Williamson will give his entire time hereafter to the editorial department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-02
Comparison of Returns.

comparison of the returns into the state treasury for eight years, shows as
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08
District Court Doings.

Today's session was not very
long one, although there were 20
cases on the cslsndar, The cases
against the six Chinese restaurant
keepers were again put off for q
week, to next Saturday. Nine
Chinese gamblers were each ASSESS
cd SIS aud costs. Hameds, for
maintaining a che ia gambling, was
fined $40 and costs; Sam Kealohs.
for assault and battery on Keksns
Paakiki, was found guilty aud fined
$40 and costs, and Kiaihale. for the
same offsnse on Thos Mearns, So
and costs. One drunk was levied
the usual assessment, Lau Man, for
assault and battery with weapon,
was discharged.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08
street Corner Politics.

King Bethel corner politics have
not been very warm the past few
Days, but today it was. Geo Mark
ham as usual assumes the chairman
ship and starts the ball arolliug,
and he acts fair, giving speakers OF
all parties a chance TO speak How
much does he get for the job aud
from whom7
A large crowd gathered there after
the noon hour today, but there we're
no speakers in English to reply to
the Democratic attacks on the ad-
ministration and the Republican
party outside of Markham aloue. 1t
was all hot air, this anticipated
reply.
After Markham, o z Waikalai
spoke for the Home Rulers, who
read off string of different political
parties on the Mainland. He was
followed by Stephen Umsuma, on
behalf OF Democrats. and gave bic
reasons for dsserting his former
Home Rul- party and why he was
e Democrat now.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08
Passengers Arrived.

From Hawaii aud Maui, per stmr
Kinau, Oct 8-W Crsreu, j T Crs
ron, ID Cla.k, e Fl Wodehopse, u Il
Hartman. j f Collins, wife and two
children, a Newhouse, w II Field, A
n Pratt and wifi, A w Keech, w
Medeiros. Miss l. Howard, Mrs j de
MelIo, j kodriques, Miss M Rodri-
ques, G Wickard, dohn Kai, Jr, W
Downer, Mics NJ johnson, II l.
RsokIift, j NJ Sas', @ A Widemanp,
G B Gray, W o Whrithew. Mrs U j
Moody, A Wall, George ii Mirand a,
H j Fyryoto,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08
Turns Down Democrats.

The Board OK Health yesterday
decided to turn down the applica-
ton of the Democ rats to visit the
Molokai ssttlemebt. There was
promise, however, that the question
uld be referred to Superintendent
MeVeigb for an opinion The demand
of thu Democrats was as follows:
Gentlemen: la behalf of Curtis
P Iaukea, the duly qualified csndi
date OF the Democratic party of the
Territory OF Hawaii for Delegate to
Congress at the coming election, we
hereby demand permit from you
authorizing said Curtis P Iaukea to
wait the Leper Settlement at Molo-
kai to deliver political address to
the voters OF the Settlement in
behalf OF hrs candidacy as aforesaid /,
said permit to be- Issued under such
conditions aud restrictions as the
Board of Health may see fit to i'm.
pose in the interest of the public
health, Mr. Iaukea being willing, il
necessary, to address the voters from
a boat anchored near enough to the
shors to enable him to be heard
aud otherwise to conform to any
restrictions necessary in the inter
| o.t1 81 tho hl;o haalth
An early answer is requested.
Yours truly,
(Signed) w A KINNEY,
@ A GALBRAITH,
Attorneys for Curtis p Iaukes.
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WANTED,

i'm CITIZEN LABORERS for
sv'S road work. 4 months steady
employment,
Sleeping quarters furnished, but
each iaboreE should have his own
bedding,
Credit eau be had at the Camp
Store for provisions.
=. Apply at KEANAE, MAUI,
WILSON q DUGGAN,
2927-l2t Contractors,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08
Democratic Meetings.

The Dom ocrats he'd good meet
ing at Moanalus last night and
heard addresses from all the candi-
dates of the Fifth district.
Tonight's meeting Of the Fifth
will be at thu corner Of King street
aud Kalihi road.
The Executive committee OF tho
party will hold meeting tonight
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

Home Rulers held a fairly we'll
attended meeting last night at
Kawa, near Oahu prison.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

E E Paxton has been made man
ager of The Sugar Factors Com.
rany, a new concern formed Of local
sugar agencies.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

Tomorrow afternoons base ball
games at Ksplolani park will be Pu.
y pahou vs Artillery and Makiki vs. Pa
Cities.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

The fret baseball game this after
noon is II A G VS. Puuahou and the
second Males VS. Kams.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

The office of IHE INDEPENDENT is
in the brick building next to the
Hawaiian hotel grounds on Bsre
tania street, Waikiki OF Alakea'
First floor, '
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Born.

W1LuAMs-At Hilo, Hawaii, on
Wed nesday, September I'll, 1904, to
the wife of Fl L Williams, girl.
ScHoEK-At Hilo, Hawaii, on
Tuesday. October g. 1904, to the
wife of B F sehoen, ten pound
boy.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

The transport Sheridan is due al
any hour from San Francisco.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

The transport Logan arrived lie
port early this morning from Maoi
Ia. She will sail either late this
afternoon or early tomorrow for San
Francisco.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

A mass meeting OF Fourth District
voters is to bs held tonight by tho
Republicans down in Magoorviale,
which will include all of Kakaa ko
and Kewalo.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

The Buffalo baud will give q
concert at The Hawaiian hotel his
evening. The music will be follow
ed by dancing on the spacious
lanais.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

The flag on the postofiics WAS at
half mast yesterday on account OF
the death. df Postmaster General
Payne in Warrington.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

The Gaelic arrived shortly after
10 o'clock last evening from San
Francisco. She will sail at o'clock
this afternoon for the Orient.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

UuUUbn.
The transport Sheridan il due al
any hour from San Francisco.
Tomorrow afternoons base ball
games at Ksplolsni park will be Pu-
pahou VS. Artillery and Makiki VS. Pa
cifics.
The first baseball game this afrer-
noon is II A G VS. Puuahou and the
second Males VS. Kams.
Home Rulers held fairly well
attended meeting last night at
Kaws, near Oahu prison.
EE Paxton has been made man.
ager of The Sugar Factors Com
rany, a new concern formed OF local
sugar agencies.
The fsg on the postofiics WAS at
half mast yesterday on account of
the death. df Postmaster General
Payne in Warrington.
The bark Mobican arrived fSom
San Francoo yesterday with gene
raj cargo. In her list of freight was
quantity. of dynamite.
1t is learned from Meui that
Senator S e Kaiue and Representa-
tive F W Bsckley will both ruu as
;oIanapda ant oapH tatae
Col Iaukea is expected back # ON
Kauai tomorrow morning. He will
leave next Tuesday by the Kioau on
his campaign tour OF Maui.
The Gaelic arrived shortly after
10 o'clock last evening from San
Francisco. She will sail at 5 o'clock
this afternoon for the Orient.
The Buffalo baud will give q
concert at The Hawaiian hotel this
evening. The music will be follow
ed by dancing on the spacious
Ianais.
The transport Logan arrived ia
port early this morning from Mani
Ia. She will sail either late thi:
afternoon or early tomorrow for San
Francisco.
A mass meeting OF Fourth District
voters is to bs held tonight by the
Republicans down in Magoorvisle
which will include all of Kskaakc
and Kewalo. >.
This is the last day for registra
ton. On account of the fact th'
Board will sit until IL o'clock 10
night. The registration up to las
night had reached the $500 mark
The technical examination of ths
USS Iroquois showed that with
certain repairs in different depart
ments she will be all right. T HI
repairs will be made ia Honolulu
Andol Vierrs, the Porto Rican
who was shot by Eugenio Anc
another Porto Rican, died at tn
Queens hospital last evening. TIL
murderer is under arrest and max @
plea of self defense.
Admiral Terry has received order
to hold the cruiser Buffalo here
It's believed that the order mean
that the battleship Ohio will shortl
arrive here and will take on tia
longtime men from the Buffalo
The entertainment given by ID
St Andrews cadets last night, in tia
Sunday School house OF st Ar
drsw's Cathedral, was we'll attended,
A good two hours entertainment
was enjoyed by those who attend
cd.
Democratic Meetings.
The Democrats had good meet
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

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The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

The entertainment given by the
st Andrews cadets last night, in the
Sunday School house of st An
drsw's Cathedral, was we'll attended.
A good two hours entertainment
was enjoyed by those who attend
ed.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

Col Laukea is expected back IF ON
Kauai tomorrow mornng. He will
leave next Tuesday by the Kioau on
his campaign tour OF Maui.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

TIE INDEPENDENT 81 cents per
month.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

1t is learned from Meui that
Senator S e Kaiue and Representa-
tive F w Bsckley will both ruu as
independent candidates. -,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

The bark Mobican arrived fSom
San Francioo yesterday with a gene
raj cargo. In her list of freight was
a quantity of dynamite.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-10-08

Admiral Terry has received order,
to hold the cruiser Buffalo here.
It is believed that the order means
that the battleship Ohio will shortly
arrive here and will take on the
longtime men from the Buffalo