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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
FEAGIN'S PLAN IS
 HELPING WOMEN
POOR CREATURES WHO HAVE
 FALLEN ARE RAPIDLY DlSAP-
 FEARING FROM POLICE COURT AND MAY LEAD BETTER LIVES.

.The moral effect of the new plan of Judge Feagln in regard to placing cer- tain class of women who are known to the police as street walkers" on pro- bation has been wonderful. For the first time In months, probably years, there has not been a fallen woman In the police court for three successive days.
 The announcement of this plan seems to have had an excellent effect on the behavior of these women. Every day there are from two to ten women in court on charges of walking the streets, disorderly conduct and similar charges, but since last Thursday there has not been a woman in court.
 Judge Feagin said yesterday:
 For the past three days Mrs. Butcher of the Salvation Army, has been in court to secure the names of the white women who were brought up here on various charges, and each day I have had to tell her that there were none. This is a marked Improvement, and 1t shows that the women appreciate the fact that some thing is going to be done to better their condition, and that some one is interest," ed in their welfare. They feel now that every hand is not against them and for that reason they are going to try to bet ter themselves.
 T think that the women will show marked improvement in the next few months, and I will be sorely disappoint- ed if the plan is not a success. I have met with such hearty cooperation on Inc part of the ladies I have asked to assist me, that 1t has encouraged me a great deal, and l believe that the plan will result in great good to the city. It will certainly decrease the number of women on the streets, and also will pre- vent many more from lowering them- selves to that place. When they are tempted they will know that there are some good people who are interested in them and who will aid them to lead a better life. When they feel that people will assist them 10 be better instead of pushing them lower many of them will. retain enough respect for themselves not to drift downwards.
 ''The best way to diminish crime is to diminish the social evils in which they originate and thrive, and this Is what we hope to do with this class of evil"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Red Men Coming Tomorrow,

Everything is In readiness for the kind ling of the council fire of the Great Coun- eil of Alabama Improved Order of Red Men. The initial exercises will take place at the Academy of Music tomorrow at noon following a short parade of the visiting delegates and members of the local tribe. The committee on arrange ments have directed their efforts toward making the stay of the visitors pleasant in Selma.
 Tuesday afternoon a view Of the city will be given them by a trolley ride the compliments of the street railway We'd nesday night the largest Alabama river steamer has been chartered and will take the visitors to Cahaba and back. Thurs day afternoon the Red Men will attend the game of baseball between the real Creek Indians and the Slma Y. M c. A. team. The Red Men will ''root'' for their brothers and will back them to win.
 This morning occurred the death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred M. Davidson Tho little one was about five months old and had not been strong dur ing it's life. The parents have the deep est sympathy of their many friends in their sorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

among Presbyterians as the Herrick John son Rider was the cause of the failure then. It is believed that movement will be made in the northern assembly to re- scind the resolution in the "Herrielz John- son Rider" which has been described as bigger than the horse, and if this is done 1t will be difficult for any one to say what will be the result. as this would cut the ground from under objectors to union on both sides. the southern assembly having already rescinded all language considered offensive by the northern body.
 The question of union with calvanistic bodies holding a similar government or nearly similar will also be before the court. This overture has reference mainly to the Dutch Reformed church in the uni- ted States. whose confession of faith, or rather articles of belief Is stated in the articles of the synod of Dort, and which have been described as the Westminster confession in other language. All things considered this will be an interest ing assembly and its delverencies will at track wide notice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
The Professor Bushes.
the New York Times.

FTVIII tIIt 4NtW IVTh T IIIIeS.
 The German professor at Smith col lege tried in vain to explain difficult construction to one of the girls of his class. Finally he decided to devote no more of the recitation hour to this one point. but, wishing to clear it up for the young women later, he said:
 ''Well let this go now, Miss M, and I would like to hold you for a few min utes after class.
 Then he blushed to his temples at the torrent of giggles which the girls were unable to restrain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
At the BIJou.

An excellent vaudeville bill Is the offer Ing for this week at the Bijou theatre. The opening performance was most fa- vorably received last night and large houses will be in order for the remainder of the week. Like all vaudeville bills, there were weak spots to be found but the attractions are perhaps the best of the kind that have appeared at the Bijou this season. with the exception of Henry Lee and his players.
 The first number on the programme was M Cadieux, King of the Bounding Wire" who gave a novel and pleasing exhibition. There was none of the fa- millar wire-wallking In the Cadieux per- formance, the Frenchman confining him self to some difficult feats of equilibrium while bounding up and down on a steel cable. Lewis & Green presented An Unexpected Swede" fairly we'll, although their turn dates back from the early his tory of vaudeville The F1eury trio of French dancers were graceful and pleas ing. This number is well staged and is quite Parisian in all it's appointments.
 Van Leer and Mathews in a travesty or NTBlnluS, lnuulged Tn. a little too much horseplay but redeemed themselves handsomely in the after skit which was burlesque on a baseball battery. This Is one of the cleverest travesties that has ever been seen here. The facial ex- pressions and gestures of the catcher were exceedingly Imaginable. The Lucifers were we'll received in humorous me- lange of singing, dancing and athletic feats. chief of which was some remark ably high kicking by William Lucifer, a marvel of agility. Edna Davenport sang and danced effectively
 The feature of the evening was a race between a bicyclist and horse, in which James Walthour had the bicycle mount
 and Kreamer the race horse, Dolly Warden" The contest was very exciting, considering the fact that both the horse and the bicycle ran on a treadmill ap- paratus and the progress of the race could be told by the needles traversing a dial This is novel entertainment that is sure to prove popular in Birmingham. There will be the usual matinees this week and the Bijou ought to do a very good business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
ELKS' CONVENTION
 WILL BEGIN TODAY
Many Delegates Already Here
 and Others Coming
TO ENTERTAIN VISITORS
it Is Probable That the Present Off, oers Will Be Elected-Social Session at Home of the
 EIks Tonight.

The first annual convention of the Ala bama State Elks' association will be held today and tomorrow in the Elks' home at Nineteenth street and Eighth avenue. A large number of delegates have already arrived, and others will come in today
 President Charles s. Simmons will call the convention together at 10 o'clock this morning, and after the opening exercises Mayor Drennen will make an address Of welcome, followed by a reply by District Deputy Robert Jones of Huntsville. A committee on credentials will be appoint ed. and standing committees will be named 2
 Officers to Be Reelected.
 After luncheon the routine business will be transacted. including the annual elec- ton of officers. It is probable that the same officers will be reelected as they were elected only short time ago al a called meeting of delegates from the va rious lodges when the association was organized.
 Action will probably be taken to get the national convention to recognize the state conventions which are being organ- ized in many of the states. This will strengthen the national organization, and protect the various state organizations. Tonight the local lodge of the Flks will give a social session in honor of the Vis- iting Elks at the home, and tomorrow af- ternoon the visitors will be taken for a trolley ride over the city. The officers of the association are as follows;
 Officers of Association.
 President-C. S. simmons, Birmingham No I9
 First Vice Presldent-Eli P. Smith Bir- mingham, No. TO-
 Second Vive Presidential. C. Taylor' Mobile, No. 10S.
 Third Vice Presdent-V P. Adkins Sel- ma No. l67
 Fourth Vice President-Joseph saks, Annston, No. 1s9.
 Fifth Vice Presdent-W. w. Brandon Tuscaloosa, No. 393.
 Sixth Vice President-N. J. Griel. Mont gomery, No. 596
 Seventh Vice President-B. II. Burr, Talladega, No. 60S.
 Eighth Vice President-C. E. Albes, De- catur, No. Got
 Ninth Vice President-Ludwig Meyer Demopolis.> No. 6sl,
 tTenth Vice President-J. w. Matthews Huntsville, No eos.
 Eleventh Vice President-T. s. Dark, Blocton, No. 710.
 Twelfth Vice Presidential. C. Moore Besscmer. No 721.
 Thirteenth Vice President-F. w. Mit- chell, Gadsden, No. 766.
 Fourteenth Vice President-C. E. Jor- dan, Florence. No. S2O.
 Secretary-John s. Leedy Birmingham, No. 7s.
 Treasurer-w. R. Peacock, Selma, No. 1e7.
 sergeant-at-Arms-H c. Pollard, Hunts ville No. 6sS
 Executime Committe-Henery Hanaw, Mobile, No. 10S; c. H. Tomlinson, Annis- ton, No 1ss John G. Brady, Tuscaloosa, No. Ss3 L, c. Cardinal, Montgomery. No. 5s6; George A Hoff, Decatur. No. 655; w, J. Parkers, Bessemer, No. 72f; C. s. Sim mons, Birmingham, No. 70; John s. Leedy, Birmingham, No. 79; w. R. Pea cock, Selma, No. 167.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
CRUISER M|YbKO IS SUNK BY NINE Was Clearing Russian Mines
 from the Bay CAUSES SORROW IN TOKYO Five Mines Had Been Discovered and Exploded By the Japs When the
 Vessel Ran Upon One
 Unexpectedly.
CAUSES SORROW IN TOKYO

Washington, May l6.-The Japanese le- gation has received the following cable gram from Tolkio:
 Admiral Kataoka reports that on May IA our torpedo boat fiotilla continued sea- sweeping operations under cover of the feet The enemy constructed temporary batteries on the promontory at Kerr bay Talienwan. Mounting six field guns, be- side a hastily constructed fort and with one company of soldiers stubbornly re- sisted our attack. Our torpedo f1otilla defying the enemy's fire, carried out the operations and destroyed five mines laid by the enemy. Unfortunately one of the mines exploded and sunk our cruiser Mi yako. In this acicdent six men were killed beside the two who were wounded during the fight"
 Was Assisting Operations.
 "The Miyako was lost while assisting in the operations of clearing the Rus sian mines from Kerr bay, northeast of Taiienwan bay. on which Fort Dalny is situated. Admiral Kataoka, commander of the Third squadron, returned there Sunday with a detachment of his squad ron, potecting two f1otillas of torpedo boats which had been detailed to complete sweeping the harbor and the removal of mines Five mines were discovered and exploded and the work was being sus- pended for the day when the Miyako struck an undiscovered mine which ex- ploded with tremendous force under the stern on the port side and inflicted im- mense damage to the hull. The Miyako sank in twenty-two minutes. The sailors were killed and twenty-two men were wounded. The rest of the crew were res cued."
 The news of the loss of the Miyako has been sorrowfully received in Tokio. The dangerous work in which the Miyako was engaged is generally appreciated. but it was thought that the loss of torpedo boat No 4S. under similar circumstances Thursday, would serve as a warning to those engaged in the work to exercise the greatest care.
 Russians Withdraw.
 Admiral Kataoka reports the Russians withdrew from Robinson Point, northeast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
cutting frees ey Electricity.

From the Chicago Post.
 It is reported in the German press that successful experiments have been made in various forests of France in cutting trees by means of electricity. A planti- nun wire is heated to white heat by an electric current and used like saw, In this manner the trees is felled much easier and quicker than in the old way, no sawdust is produced and the slight car bonization caused by the hot wire acts as preservative of the wood. The new method is said to require only one-eighth of the time consumed by the old saving process.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
FOUND,

On East Lake car, last night, DO c k @ t book containing money and check for Sl4OO payable to Kate McCarty. owner can get same by call. ing at office of Birmingham Railway, Light & Power Go. after 10 o'clock today, de- scribing property, being identified and paying for this notice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Household Hint,

From the Detroit News.
 Housewives will be glad to learn that with the aid of circular No. 1s, issued by the bureau of soils. department of Agri- culture, Washington, they can, by using proper scientific apparatus, make ouali- tative analyses of the samples of mud deposited the parlor carpet by little Willies boots, and so learn for what the aforesaid deposit Is best adapted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Not As It Was in the Beginning.

From the Butte Inter-Mountain
 Tourist Interviewing an Indian)-l sup pose you have a few shooting scrapes on the reservation?
 Split Shirt-Yes, occasionally the pale face farmers have a mix-up over me tree. much to the chagrin of the cultured native sons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Cuba Free at Last.

From the Boston Herald.
 Oh, yes Cuba Is free The walters in all the restaurants and hotels of Havana have qu. rather than comply with their employers order to shave on their whisk- ITS and mustaches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
The Infant Needs

perfectly pure. sterile. stable. easily absorbable and assimilable food These are combination of requirements which are found in Borden's Eagle Brand Con- densed Milk. These properties are 50 per- fectly represented In no other form of artificial infant feeding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
DEATHS AND. FUNERALS.
Mrs. Kettle Renfroe.

Mrs. Nettie Renfroe, aged l9 years. died yesterday morning at her residence, 1000 Second avenue. The remains were sent to Riverside yesterday afternoon and the interment took place there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
Johnnie Brock.

of MT. and Mrs. W. M. Brock. died at their residence in Avondale yesterday. The remains were sent to Corin. Ala, for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
BENT SHOW CASE CLASS.

Any length. and any bend.' We glaze and repair cases. BIRMINGHAM PAINT & GLASS co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

Beginning Tuesday, May l7th, all cars which at pres ent use the 22d street bridge will use the 3Oth street cross ing until further notice.
 B. R., l.. c F. co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
A Hint for Exposition Visitors.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Natural history note: The Pike is vora- cious
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
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 AND = OTHERS.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE BIJou

All tho week, with matinees Tues
 day, Thursday and Saturday-Vau- , deville, closing the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
COLD WATER PAINT.

For inside and outside use. Don't rub off-wears like lead. BIRMINGHAM PAINT & GLASS co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

For rent, furnished, desir- able cottage on South High lands. Jemison R. E. & Ins. Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

Try The Age-Herald Engraving depart ment for cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
BIG ALLIGATOR IS CAUGHT 1T SELMA May be Procured for the ChiI-
 dren's Zoo YOUNG LADY IS BURNED Fell With Arm In Crate of Flaming Goals Until Rescued By Her
 Mother-other Selma
 News.
YOUNG LADY IS BURNED

Selma, May 16.-(special. .)-Yesterdsy morning while walking along Beech creek, about three miles from Selma, three negroes saw an immense alligator lying on the bank summing himself. A stick was secured and bent over the saurians neck while one of the negroes swung onto his tail After a sharp strug gle the big fellow was pinned down and his four feet tied behind his back.
 He measure from tip to tip eight feet and half and has a vicious looking mouth The negroes brought him to the city and have unsuccessfully tried to dispose of him for $5. There seemed to be no one who wanted him for a pet. Here is a chance for the boys zoo in Birmingham to get a real, live gator cheap
 Yesterday at Farland, cotton mill settlement near the city, Miss Mary Lowry, young woman subject to epil- epsy had,a return of the malady and fell on the hearth, her right arm going into the blazing coals in the grate, very pain ful wounds being inflicted.
 Miss Lowry was dressing to go to Sunday school. Her mother who was in the adjoining room heard her fall but before she could get to her the fire had almost cooked the tender arm. Physicians were summoned from the city and an effort is being made to save the injured member;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

Mrs T. A. Chancellor, nee Miss Lula Zimmer, formerly of Birmingham, but now of Detroit. is visiting her sister, Mrs. Dr. Howell B. Gwin. at Sans Souci, West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

Dr. Howell B. Gwin left Sunday morn- ing for Boston, where he will take a post graduate course at Harvard university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

We make all kinLs of cuts. The Age-Herald Engraving Co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

MT. and Mrs. D. Well of Montgomery are visiting Mrs. Fies and Mrs. Goldman on Fourteenth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

Cook with Gas Begin now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

It pays to cook with Gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17
PERSONAL.

Dr. Lorenzo F. Luckie has returned from Anniston, where he went to attend the meeting of the Alabama Dental associa- tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-05-17

Admiral Kataoka reports the Russians withdrew from Robinson Point, northeast
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-20
LOCAL PERSONALS.

Mr.. p. B. Warner of Cincinnati is at
the De Soto.
Mr. Andrew J. Brown of Triton is at
the De Soto.
Mr.. w. c. .waddell of Atlanta is at
the De Soto.
Mr.. c. E. Easterling Of Columbus is
at the Pulaski.
Mr.. f. L. Sweat of Douglas is at
the Screven House.
Mr.. E. ]. Giles of Reidsville is at
the Screven House.
Mr.. w. L. Stuart of Register is a
guest at the Pulaski. 81
Mr.. ]. III. Mays of Fitzgerald is stop
ping at the De Soto.
Mr.. John r. Sharpe OF Bainmidge Is
stopping at the Pulaski.
Mr.. T. A. Jennings of Pensacola is
stopping at the De Soto.
Mr.. George v. holland Of Chicago is
stopping at the De Soto.
Mr.. L. e. Gortatowsky of Albany is
III at the Turkish Baths.
Mr.. w. w. Hill of Lynchburg, Va,
is registered at the De Soto.
Chaplain Jones OF the United States
navy is registered at the De Soto.
Mr.. @. NJ Riley Of Brighton. s. c.,
is registered at the Screven House.
Mr.. e. f. Banks and Mr.. ]. p. SUIT
ton Of Columbus are registered at the
Pulaski.
Mr. and Mrs. e. c. Osgood and Miss
Ruth Of Newark, N. j., are stopping at
the Pulaski.
Col. II. r. Anderson. commandment
AZ Fort screven, spent yesterday in
the city. registering al the DE Soto.
Mr.. J. Wallace Conner, Of Admission,
Ala, formerly purchasing agent OF the
Central Of Georgia Railway here, r. in
the city
Col. Daniel r. Grower OF statesboro
was IN Savannah yesterday shaking
hands with his friends and meeting
the members Of the bar.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-20
MANY APPLICANTS
For. PANAMA WORK,
More Than 10 Applications Made at
POstofice.


More Than 10 Applications Made at
POstohice.
The announcement of the approach
ing examinations for appointments un-
der the civil service rules in Panama,
with an eight-year contract, has in
creased the work of Mr.. Arthur Rob
inson, secretary of the local civil serv-
ice board of examiners.
From the day the announcement was
first made public the applications for
blanks and full particulars have been
pouring in, and yesterday alone found
seventy-five prospective applicants
asking for the regular application
blanks.
The majority of the applications thus
far have been for the positions for
which the highest qualifications are
required. Several have filled out
blanks for the Office of physician and
assistant physicians, and there have
been many requests for the full par
ticulars regarding nurses requirements.
The mechanical positions and the la
boring positions are also inquired
about and the indications are that Sa-
vannah will furnish as many appli-
cants as cities much larger.
1t is probable if the conditions at
Savannah can be taken as a criterion,
that the applications for service in
Panama will exceed those for any of
the other special positions offered. The
terms are very liberal, every possible
comfort and convenience has been pro-
Vided for those who are successful,
and the liberal terms, regarding leave
of absence make the offerings on the
lSthmuS unusually attractive
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-12-20
WORKED PURSE RACKET
ON INNOCENT NEGRO.
Another Old BuncO Game CONF
planned of to Police.

Another Old BuncO Game CONF
planned of to Police.
Another old time bunco game was
complained of at police headquarters
yesterday when Jackson Martin, a ne
gro from the country, appeared and
told how he had been done out of $1S
Martin was accosted on the street
by two negroes, who invited him to
have drink. He accepted. and just
as they came out of the bar on West
Broad street one of the trio stopped
and picked up a pocketbook. On OPEN
ing 1t all were amazed to find a $50
bill inside.
The finder reluctantly agreed with
his companion for an equal division OF
the money between the three. No one
could change the bill. One Of the
negroes asked Martin how much mon
ey he had. He said he had $iS. He
was prevailed on to give the man who
had found the purse the SIS, while
he and the other man retained the $50
to get changed and divide. The re-
naming stranger went into a nearby
store and said he could not get change
there, that he would step across the
street and get Il.
When Martin appeared at police
headquarters he said he had been
standing on the corner waiting for the
man with the change for the last sew
en- hours. and he finally concluded there
was very little probability that he
would return.