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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
PROVIDE AGAINST FIRE.
Tuscaloosa Council Lays Down Rules
 to Govern Theatres.

Tuscaloosa, January 4.-(SpeciaL )-The city council held an important meeting in the counsel chamber last evening The committee appointed to investigate the condition of the opera house made their report and recommended that asbestos sheets be placed over the two stove pipes in the room under the stage, that the side exit be enlarged to five feet with to correspond with six of the doors and that the escapes to the ground be braced by iron railings; that the gallery be pro- vided with large double doors and sui- table steps leading to the ground and that all doors in the building should open outward; that a policeman should be present at every performance to see that order is preserved.
 The mayor and chief of police were ordered to notify the owner and lessee of the building that until these repairs given in the house. A resolution was passed repeating the recent bicycle ordi- nance. An ordinance was passed extend- ing the provisions of the bicycle law as 1t formerly was
 The board was addressed in regard to the extension of free delivery of mail in West End and Southside. where there are repairs needed on the sidewalk and a committee was appointed to attend to the matter. The board adjourned after trans- acting several other matters of minor irn- pOrtance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
BOLD ATTEMPT TO
 ROB POSTOFFICE
SEVERAL MINOR BURGLARlES IN NEW DECATUR = IMPRESSIVE SERVICES HELD IN HONOR OF GENERAL JOHN B. GORDON.

Decatur, January 14.-A bold attempt was made last night to rob the postoffice In New Decatur.
 Taking advantage of a temporary trench dug under the fence which en- closes the yard in the rear of the build ing in which the post office Is located, a burglar crawled under and gaining ac- cess to the rear window tried to cut out the glass.
 Either the process was too slow or he found 1t inpractieable so he broke the large pane of glass. He was, however, unable to force the steel lined wooden inside shutters, which were securely bolt ed
 The same or another man entered a store about block from the post of flee but was frightened away as he left without securing anything of value.
 Last night all the negroes in the New Decatur city jail broke out and escaped There were three of them who were working out fines on the street.
 The memorial services In honor of Gen. Gordon were very impressive Decatur and New Decatur united and held serv- ices in the First Methodist church. There were number of speakers. All the principal business men of both places closed their places of bushes from II 10 l2 as mark of respect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
Candidates Are Numerous.

Athens January 14.-(Special )-The ac- ton of the county democratic executive committee conformed to that of the state committee and a primary for county off, cers was called for the 11th of April. At the time of the meeting of the commit tee only two candidates had announced, since the naming of a date for an early primary large number have rushed from cover and have announced their willing ness to serve the dear people.
 The campaign is to be short but it will be warm one This Is the first time in the history of the state that the judiciary Is to be chosen by a primary election and candidates for judge are thick. There are three candidates for circuit judge of the new district composed of Limestone and M 1ison and all of them are from Hunts vile. There are two candidates for solic- itor, the Hon. Earle Pettus of this county, and Douglass Taylor of Madison. The candidates for judge are Judge Paul Speak. present incumbent Tancred Betts and James H. Hallentine of Huntsville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
MARRIAGE soLEMNIzED.
Miss Emma Harris is Welded to M. L.
 Tansey of Texas.

Scottsboro, January 14.-Miss Emma Harris. daughter of Captain and Mrs. John R. Harris, and M. l.. Fancy of Smithville, Texas, were married on the evening of January 12, at this place by the Rev R. E. Tyler.
 The bride and groom left shortly after ward for Texas by way of New Orleans. ME, Tansey is a prominent young banker of smithvilIe, Texas, and the bride was one of Scottsboros loveliest and most popular young women.
 The mercury dropped rapidly yesterday afternoon this morning the ground was covered with snow to depth of an inch or more It is intensely cold in this sec tion today.
 Hon. w. W. Haralson of DeKalb county and Judge John B. Tally of Scottsboro have both announced in the county papers for judge of the Seven teenth Judicial Circuit, composed of the counties of Jackson, De Kalb, Marshall and Cherokee.
 The many friends in Jackson county of Judge A. H. Aston of Clayton, are highly gratifed that he has no opposition for the office of supernumerary judge, to which he again aspires
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
GRAND JURY FAILED
 TO FIND TRUE BILL
FIVE WHITE PRISONERS CHARGED WITH CAMDEN AFFAIR HAVE BEEN RELEASED AND COURT HAS ADJOURNED.

Selma, January 14.-(Special)- )-Informa- tion reached the city today that the sec ond grand jury empanelled yesterday in Camden failed to find true bill against the five white men suspected of the kill Ing of the negro prisoner, Arthur Stuart, at Pineapple, and setting fire to the caIa- boose by which more than half the town was consumed.
 It is reported that the jury stood nine for and nine against q bill. telegram to the Journal from Col. w. w. Quarles asking for a confirmation of the report says; Second grand jury failed to find a bill Prisoners released. Court adjourned
 It will be recalled that the indictment first found against the five men was quashed by Judge Moore for the reason that juror served while his brother had been summoned. The second jury was drawn on Monday last and was sworn In yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
Circuit Court in Session.

Athens, January 14-(Special) l)-Circuit court is in session in this place for the first time In nearly a. year, Judge Paul Speak presiding. The grand jury is in session for the first time in year and a vast amount of business is before that tribunal This term of court will continue three weeks.
 The most of this week has been con- sumed in the trial of a damage suit against the Southern road by Mr. William Nelson of Decatur, who was arrested, as he claims, for trespass, and he brought suit for damages for false arrest He was awarded verdict this morning by the jury for $450.
 He was on passenger train of the de- fendant company, and having no ticket rendered cents per mile, which the con ductor refused, wanting 1 cents, and on his refusal to pay this was arrested as tresspasser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
HAS INVENTED NEW
 TARGET REGISTER
CHARLES c. EcHARD FORMERLY OF ANNIsToN HAS DEVICE FOR SHOWING POINTS MADE IN GUN PRACTICE.

Anniston, January 14--(Special.)- Charles c. Echard, formerly cf this city. but now in the employ of the Kansas City Bolt and Nut company at Kansas City, Mo, has invented a register for showing instantly the points made in rifle target practice.
 He has applied for patent in this and all other countries. The patent office has issued him a cavaet and has notified him that no invention designed to register target shooting has ever been applied for. The scientific application clearly demon strates that this device will work on all kinds of target practice even to two pound cannon, all small marine guns, light infantry, and fort and government grounds all shooting parks and galleries.
 Mir Richards invention is to be backed by Walter Rider & Co.,, of Kansas City. By his invention, when a bullet strikes the target one mile or any distance away an electric device telegraphs back to the marksman's place by wire and operates a register which shows him exactly the spot the bullet hit upon the target. In target practice at sea the bouy is connected by wires strung on nodtS to eie Sihp. -'ii Echard expects to manufacture the de- vices in Kansas City.
 H. B. Wilson, a white man, wanted here on a charge of obtaining money un- der false pretenses, was arrested in Gads- den several days ago and now occupies cell in the county jail He will be given a trial before Judge Crook Friday after nom. Wilson is also wanted in Cedar town, Ga, on a charge of disposing of mortgaged property and will be turned over to the Georgia authorities when his case here has been disposed of.
 Beat 21 has been established py the county commissioners, making another precinct in Calhoun county The forma- tion of this new beat was made necessary bv the act of the last legislature annexing a portion of Cleburne county to Calhoun county The voting place in the new beat will be at New Bethel church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
BOY IS EXPERIENCED.
Son of Wealthy Parents Was Travelinq
 With Carnival Company.

Montgomery, January 14.-A special to the Advertiser from Enterprise says:
 Howard Singer, IA years of age, son of Alfred l.. Singer, wealthy resident of New York. has been apprehended here. where he was engaged by a street carni- val company. Circulars describing the boy. who is said to have run away from home. were received here recently, saying a reward was offered for the missing boy
 Mrs. Singer has been notified by wire and Is expected at once to take the run- away back to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
DONNELLY IS COMMENDED.
Made Heroic Rescue of R. M. Sherwood
 in Pensacola Harbor.

Washington, January 14.-While the cruiser Minneapolis was lying in the Pensacola harbor, January 4, Randolph M. Sherwood, apprentice, fell over board from the steam launch about two hundred feet from the ship. Acting Gunner B. F. Donnelly immediately leaped overheard without removing his clothes, swan to Sherwood and held him up until relief came. The case was reported to the department by the cap tain of the Minneapolis as worthy of commendation, and this endorsement has beeL placed upon the recommends ton, which has been transmitted to Donnelly:
 Tt affords the department great qualification to receive report of this nature, and your prompt and coure- geous conduct is warmly commended, being most creditable to yourself and to the naval service"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
Rebekah Lodge EIeots Officers.

Tuscaloosa, January 4.-(Special.) 1.-The new officers of the Oak City Rebekah Lodge No IT were installed last evening at the Odd Fellows hall. State President Mrs. Leona B. Kirk was present and in- stalled the following: Noble grand, Mrs
 Bessie Palmer; vice-grand, Mrs. Daisie Palmer; recording secretary, Miss Matte Cree; financial secretary. J. w. Carson; treasurer. M. A. Hilbish; warden, Miss Daisy Culpepper; conductor. Mrs Matte Hilbish; chaplain, Mrs. Kate Willingham; :; R. s. to N G.. I Green; L. s. to N. c. Mrs Eliza Conley; R. S. to V. G., Mrs. William Toxey; l.. s. to V. G., J. l. Con- ley; past grand and representative to grand assembly. Mrs, Minnie A. Deacy.
 Past Grand Mrs. Deacy was presented with a handsome Past Brands jewel, with the Rebekah symbols After the installation an elegant banquet was held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
SHOW
 LARGE INCREASE Bessemer PoStofflce Made a
 Good Record LADIES' BAZAAR OPENS Work on New Building of the Bessemer National Bank Is Progressing apidly-Receptlon Will
 Be Given.
 
LADIES' BAZAAR OPENS

Bessemer January H-(Speeial) 1.-The receipts of the Bessemer postoflce for the quarter ending December S1 were s2S55.O2. This was gratifying increase over any previous report.
 The amount of business done by the of flee Is steadily increasing. The receipts of last quarter were per cent gain over that of 1903. The receipts for the last six months were s562s.19. The volume of bus mess has increased so rapidly during the past few months as to make the demands for more office room imperative. The great handicap that confronts the post office officials Is the lack of room
 The new government building that Is to be erected this year will not be built before it is needed. The site for the pro- posed structure has been purchased and the bill providing for an appropriation for it's erection has been introduced in con gross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
COTTON ABOUT GONE.
Four Hundred Bales in One Day at
 Courtand For 13 Gents.

Courtland, January 4-(Special) )-The farmers who have not sold all of their last years cotton are now reaping the harvest. Frank Sherrod sold 265 bales to- day to McFadden x Co for 13 cents per pound. E. H. Pippen sold forty bales in the same lot. and other parties sufficient amount to bring the purchase up to 400 bales. Those sold yesterday were about the last lots of cotton in this section of the country
 A great number of the negro farm la borers have left this section for Texas, the Indian Territory and Oklahoma There is, however, a sufficient amount of labor left In the county to cultivate all of the farming lands, and the prospects are that more cotton will be raised than for number of years. High prices always brings about increased acreage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
NEW FIRM.
Johnnie Collins Has Purchased Custom House Bar, and is Opening for Bus mess

Johnnie Collins of Bessemer has bought the fixtures of the Custom House saloon and has opened up a first class place at 1877 Second avenue. MT. Collins needs no introduction to the public. He has been in the Birmingham district for fourteen years and numbers his friends by the hundreds. He will keep the best brands of wines, liquors and cigars to be had. Moerlein beer always on tap. Ed Nord- man. also well known in Birmingham and Bessemer, will assist Mir. Collins in wait ing on customers. An invitation is ex- tended the public to visit their place of business. with the assurance that every body will be treated right sss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
Social and General.

Myrtle lodge Knights of Pythias, held an interesting and largely attended meet ing tonight in their hall.
 Miss Hebringer, one of the teachers in the public schools, is confined to her room at Dr. R. P. McTyiere's by illness
 Mrs. C. w. Freeman is quite i'll this week.
 Maj J. w. Thorington of New York, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. T. L.. Patton.
 The Young Ladies' club will be enter tained Friday afternoon by Mrs. l.. A.. Carlisle and Miss Lula Mingea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15

Roosevelt in his recognition and defense of the Republic of Panama
 Mir. Depew ridiculed as lurid the con tention of Mir Newlands that the Presi- dent had designs upon Colombia. He de- clared that President Marrequin forgot that the democratic party was not in power in any branch of this government, and that two of the southern states had already instructed their senators to vote for the canal treaty and others were liable to follow their example.
 MT. Depew concluded at 4:10, and after an executive session, the senate at 4:29 adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
John BouIdin Dies.

Huntsville. January 14.-(Specia1.) .)-John Bouldin, one of the oldest citizens of Paint Rock valley, died Monday at his home, Larkin's Fork. He had been in failing health several months. MT. Boul- din was 80 years old, and Is survived by a widow and several grown children, among whom is the Hon. Virgil Bouldin, delegate from Jackson county In the late constitutional convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
BuLeER IS CANDIDATE.
Will Make Race for Judge of Fifth
 Judicial Circuit.

Dadeville January -(Special.)-Colo- ne Thomas l.. Bulger at the solicitation of strong friends has decided to become q candidate for judge of the fifth judicial circuit, composed of Tallapoosa, Cham bers. Macon Randolph and Coosa coun- tic Judge Denson, it Is announced, has become candidate for judge of the su- preme court.
 Colonel Bulger Is widely known as a successful lawyer and a wise legislator. He will undoubtedly make a popular can didate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
Henry Cole Kills Negro.

Battle, January 14-(Special) )-Of- fficer Henry Cole shot and killed Char ley Magbay, a negro, tonight Magbay fired on Cole, who returned the fire with fatal results.
 Magbay died almost instantly. Cole fired four shots, all taking effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
: THROWN IN BANKRUPTCY.
Petition Filed to Have Butler, Coles
 Go. Declared InsoIvent.

Huntsville, January 4.-(Speclal "A pe- tition was filed in the bankruptcy court here today asking that Butler. Coles & Co.,, general merchants at New Hope, be placed In involuntary bankruptcy.
 The petitioners are c. l. Cheek & Co.,, Richardson Bros Keith, Simmons 2 Co., and Gray & Dudley Hardware company all of Nashville, whose claims aggregate 5000. The liabilities of the alleged insoIy- ent firm are said to be about s20,00O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
Firm is Reinstated.

New York, January 14.-The firm of F.. s. Hooley & Co, which suspended during the depression in the stock mar ket some months ago, was today re- instated to membership on the New York stock exchange.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
Fire in Jasper.

Jasper January 14.-(Special)- originated yesterday afternoon in a row of tenement houses in East Jasper, be- longing to Long Bros, and four of them were totally destroyed. The loss is 5000. with insurance of sl20O. The houses will be rebuilt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
Social and Personal.

pr. Ward of Daviston, is visiting his brother. w. A. Ward.
 S. o. Hill of New Orleans was in the city few hours today
 Daniel Tucker who has been spending the winter at Chattanooga, has returned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
putre Will Be ReappoInted.

Washington, January 14-The Pres ident today informed Congressman Brownlow of Tennessee that he had de- cided to reappoint L. W. Dutre as post master at Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington. January 14 (Special)- Postmasters appointed: colebridge, Bar bour county, Anna M. Upshaw; Dawson. DeKalb county, John J. Cochran.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
TO PREVENT THE GRIP.

Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the ] cause. To get the genuine. call for the full name. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15

Yes, we are Headquarters for the best Golf ses and Teas in the city. A. & F. Tea Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
Payinu Licenses.
Bank Elects onic |.'s.

At the annual meeting of the stockhoin- CTS of the First National bank the fol- lowing directors were elected for the en- suing year. J. w Minor. Gordon M Du- Bose, W. S. Eubank, J. A. L. Minor d. Il. Eubank. -
 At meeting of the directors the officers elected for the ensuing year were as tol- lows; President, Gordon DuBose; vice president, J. w. Minor; cashier, Peyton Eubank; assistant cashier, H. J. cum nnlnps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
Bazaar Opens.

The mid-winter festival, under the man. agement of the ladies of St. Alyosius church, opened tonight at the new armory with large attendance. A delightful pro gramme, consisting of music and recita- tions, was carried out. The race between Captain Hanby and Alderman Mundes 10 determine who Is the more popular Is very exciting. Both of the contestants have hundreds of friends who are work ing strenuously for their favorite
 The proceeds will be for paying off the indebtedness of the church. The bazaar will continue until Saturday.
 An excellent musical programme has been arranged for tomorrow night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
NEW ENGINES ARE
 ABOUT COMPLETED
AIR MACHINES WILL GREATLY FA- CILITATE THE MANUFACTURE OF IRON AT THE TENNESSEE COMPLAINTS PLANT.

Ensley, January 14-(Special.)-Th new improved Mesta blowing engines that arc being installed by the Mesta Machine company in the furnaces of the Tennessee company are being put into service as fast as practicable
 Two of the engines have already been connected and are proving very satisfac- tory Three more of these engines have been built and will be ready for connec- ton in a few days Two additional en- zines are being pushed rapidly and in a few days, it is estimated that seven of the improved engines will be furnishing air pressure to the furnaces.
 The company has contract to put Tn eighteen of the engines The process or iron making will be greatly facilitated by the adoption of the new machinery
 Paying Licenses.
 Tomorrow is the last night that licenses for 1904 can be paid. Since the first Of January the city treasurer has been busy night and day renewing and issuing H. censes The number issued by the city this year will greatly exceed that issued Ia year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
Work on Bank Building Progressing

The Bessemer National bank building that is being erected on Nineteenth street between Third and Fourth avenues is be- ing pushed rapidly to completion. The roof is being laid and the work on the interior is progressing rapidly.
 The new building will be three stories high. The first floor will be occupied by the Bessemer National bank the ond floor will be used for office purposes and the third floor will be the home of the Bessemer Elks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
New Restaurant.

T. w Allen, a well known restaurant man of Birmingham, will open a new res- taurant on the first floor of the Rebie building in few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-15
Ladies to Give Reception.

The ladies of the First Presbyterian church will give a reception from 1 until o'clock tomorrow evening in the parlors of the manse. complimentary to the Rev. R. P. Gilmore, the new pastor and his mother, Mrs. Gilmore. All the members of the church are urged to be present.
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Phosphorus in steamed eoae Meal.

In a recent talk with Professor
Hopkins of the University OF Illinois,
a representative of the Farmers Re-
view learned that the cheapest form
In which to purchase phosphorus is In
the form OF steamed bone meal; that
Is. for early results. IL may be the
cheapest in any competition, but we
have yet much TO learn about the
phosphate in unacidulated phosphate
rock. That Professor Hopkins Is
right we have every reason TO believe.
His opinion Is conceded In by no less
an authority than Professor Charles
E. Thorne OF the Ohio Experiment
Station. That gentleman does not
hesitate to declare that steamed bone
meal furnishes the cheapest and most
available form OF phosphorus that can
be obtained. He further says that ex-
cept for experimental purposes the
Ohio station has abandoned the use or
the calculated goods. BY actual ex-
pertinent IL was found that the clover
producing fields were injured by the
constant application OF the calculated
fertilizers. The sulphuric acid brought
into the soil manifested itself in bar
rem spots in the clover held, and these
spots grew from year TO year as more
fertilizer was applied. Steamed bone
meal has the advantage over raw
bone meal In that the nitrogen has
been mostly taken out OF the steamed
article and therefore does not have TO
be paid for. This makes the steamed
bone meal a cheaper source of phos-
phorus than the raw bone meal. Oh
course II a man wants also TO buy nj
trogen he can purchase the raw bone
, meal.--Farmers' Review.