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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
OFFICERS WERE ELECTED.
J. R. Smith Literary Society Had an
 Interesting Entertainment.

The regular monthly election of offi- cers of the J. R. Smith Literary society of the Southfield school took place on Fri day evening. Hubert F. Smith of Jones' ville was elected president, and Miss Alma Hotoff secretary. The society gave very interesting entertainment at the school building later. consisting of read ings, recitations and songs given by the students.
 Prof. John T. Blakemore was present by invitation of the society and gave his lecture on Boys" Prof Blakemore has devoted many years to training boys. and understands the subject fully. His lec- ture was full of wit and wisdom, and was highly appreciated by very large audi ence. The lecture was a strong appeal for more thorough fundamental training and for more pleasant home surroundings and higher moral ideals for our boys.
 The smithfield school Is under the able and efficient management of Prof. J. M. Davidson. and is one of the best con- ducted and most prosperous schools in Jefferson county. Prof. Davidson, recog- nized as thinker and educator, is arous- ing a very deep interest among both the pupjls and parents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
MINERS KILLED BY
 EXPLOSION OF GAS
ONE WHITE MAN AND TWO NE GROES LOSE THEIR LIVES IN MINES AT HARGRoVE-Accl- DENT BEING INVESTIGATED.

One white miner and two negro miners were killed in windy shot in the mines of the Cahaba Southern Mining company at Hargrove Friday night, and negro was badly injured. The white man was Jake Watenbarger. and the negroes were Ike Owens and West Crawford. Bob Johnson, a negro, was injured.
 It seems that the miners were at work in the twelfth entry south, and made the shot, which ignited some gas which had accumulated in a pocket. The explosion of the gas killed three men and injured the other The entry is some distance under ground and it was not until yes terday morning that 1t was possible to get the bodies out of the mines. Searching parties were in the mine all Friday night trying to get to the injured in time to save them.
 State Mine Inspector Gray and his as- sistant, J. H Russell went to the mines yesterday to make an investigation of the accident. A windy shot is one which is not intended to loosen rock or ore, but merely to clean out the hole. There is considerable flash when the shot is made and it ignited the gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Socialist Politics.

F. x. .Waldhorst, state secretary of the socialist party, has called d county con- vention for March 6 at 10 a. m. in Besse- mer. At the convention candidates for same place and date congressional con vention of the Ninth district will be held to nominate a candidate for congress. Frank Butcher, state committeeman from Blob county, will preside at the congress sional district convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
LABOR NOTES.

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Birmingham Trades council will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Bricklayers' hall.
 President Edward Flynn. Secretary and Treasurer J. l.. Clemo and about ten dele gates from District No. 20 left last night via the Queen and Crescent route for In- dianapolis, where they go to attend the adjourned meeting of the national or ganization. At this meeting the matter of a wage scale for the mine workers of the states of Otio Indiana, Illinois and Vest ern Pennsylvania will be considered.
 President Flynn stated yesterday that the meeting would probably not last long CT than three days.
 Tuesday night the Retail Clerks Protec- tive association will give concert and lunch-box social in the Commercial club rooms in the Linn building. No admis- sion will be charged and the public is in- vited to be present.
 The following is the entertainment com mittee: Ira Stamps, Claude Williams, John Stovall, Sam Malone, Phil Ruth, Miss Mamie CurtlS, MISS fatlie f1droi, Miss Elizabeth Brooke. Mrs. Carrie Bonds, Mrs Emma Fenwick.
 The programme follows:
 Chorus, "Springtime.'' Glee club.
 Solo. selected, Mrs. J. M. Griffin.
 Recitation. humorous, the Rev. B. w. Jones.
 Trio, 70, Reckless Sea- Mrs. J. M Griffin and Messrs. Lyon and Grain.
 Piano selection, Miss Lula Sculy.
 Ladies' quartette, Boating" Mrs J. M Griffin, Mrs. G. H. Grain and Misses Henry and Anthony.
 Chorus, "The Bells" Glee club.
 Address Dr. Hawkins.
 Ouartette and chorus, "The Pioneer Pedagogue' (humorous) Glee club.
 Solo, ''The Sword of Ferrara," B. s. Michaelson. Chorus, Soldiers Chorus from Faust. Glee club.
 Music furnished by the North High lands Glee club, MT. Harry Lyon, d. rector, Miss Mary McCaskey, accompan- ist.
 Refreshments.
 James Kelso. one of the oldest mine su- perintendents in the Birmingham dis trict, leaves this morning to take charge of the Battelle Coal and Iron companys mines Mir Kelso has been in this district for nineteen years and he was one of Gel. l.. w. Johns chief mine superintendents at Warner and other places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Y. M. c. A. WORK.

This afternoon at 3:30 o'clock the regular gospel meeting of the Young Mems Chris tian association will convene at the asso- citation building. Rev. MT. Riddck of the First Methodist church will be in attend ance and will be expected to deliver a message on some phase of the Gospel. The song service will be an important feature. l will be led by General Secretary Jack son.
 The general topic for the fellowship lunch at o'clock is Choosing Business as a Life Work" It will be discussed by two business men, directors of the association-James Bailey and T. H. John- son. MT. Bailey will make an address on incentives to a business career. MT. Johnson will speak on the principles and qualifications that condition success in business. There will be sufficient inspi- ration afforded by these speeches and other additional ones that may be made, to start any ambitious man well on the road to success and all such are invited to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
URGE APPOINTMENT
 OF MEDICAL MAN
DIR. VALLEY TELEGRAPHs PREsl- DENT ROOSEVELT ASKING HIM TO PUT COL. GoRGAs ON PAN ANA CANAL COMMISSION.

Dr. D. F. Talley of Birmingham. mem Der of the national auxiliary congression- al and legislative committee of the Ameri- can Medical association, yesterday after noon sent telegram to President Roose- velt urging the appointment of Col. w. C. Gorgas, United States army, as mem Der of the Panama canal commission. The telegram will be followed by let ter. Dr. Talley will also write to each member of the Alabama delegation in congress requesting him to call on the President and urge the appointment Of Colonel Gorgas. Representatives of the American Medical association in every part of the country will write to the Pres ident and members of congress on the line of Dr. Talley's correspondence.
 The American Medical association, through it's committee on medical legis- lation, has endorsed Colonel Gorgas for appointment as one of the commission CTS. It is felt that on account of the bad sanitary conditions in Panama rep resentative of the medical profession should be on the board. The medical leg 1SlatlOn committee or the aSsocldtloH iS composed of c. A l.. Reed of Cincinnati, chairman; William L. Rodman of Phila- delphia and William H. Welch of Balti- more.
 Colonel Gorgas is a ntfye of Alabama. He received his medical education at Bellevue Medical college, New York. He was appointed assistant surgeon in the army in 1880, and surgeon with the rank of major in 1898. Colonel Gorgas served with distinction In Cuba during the Span- ish-American war. In the report of the secretary of war for 1902 the following reference is made to the yellow fever work in Havana:
 Especial credit is due also to the medi- cal department of the army, and partic- uarly to Major Walter Reed and Major William c. Gorgas for their extraordi- nary service in ridding the island of yell low fever described in my last report"
 As a reward for his work in Cuba Dr. Gorgas was promoted to the rank of colonel and made assistant surgeon gen. eral of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
CHANGE TO REFORM.
Judge Feagin Finds Homes for Bad
 Negro Boys.

Judge Feagn has procured homes for Rubie Middlebrook and Tom Bradford, the two little negroes who wrecked a Frisco train in the Ninth Avenue yards about month ago, and were arrested shortly afterwards.
 The boys have been in the judge's reform class since they were arrested, and he has been trying to get them a home in the country away from the evils of city life. Mddlebrook has been sent to his grandmother near Dadeville, and she has promised to see that he behaves himself in the future Judge Feagin has promised the little negro that he will have to serve long time in jail if he appears again In Birmingham.
 Tom Bradford has been sent to a negro farmer near Bocton, and he has also been instructed never to show his face around Birmingham again. Both bays seem con tent to go, and promise that they will behave.
 They threw switch in the Frisco yards and wrecked passenger train. No one was injured. although considerable damage was done to property
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
FEBRUARY'S FIRE RECORD
 IS REMARKABLY SMALL

The February record of the fire depart- ment has been the most remarkable in the history of the department. Although there have been 29 alarms this month. the fire losses have not reached s75 on the buildings and contents. This is striking difference as compared with last month. when the fire losses were a little over $100.ooO and the number of fires broke pre- vious records.
 Another remarkable feature this month is that the f1remen have not laid a line of hose for a fire. as in every case they have been able to extinguish the flames with a Babcock or the chemical engine When 1t Is considered that February is 8 winter month. and that usually the losses are almost as heavy as in Decem- Der, January or March, this record will be appreciated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
REAL ESTATE QUITE ACTIVE.

Messrs whatley & Angin report that the demand for property during the month of February has been good They have closed the following trades: Vacant lot on South 17th street near 1lth avenue. 45x14O, for $500; vacant lot 25xlD on 1st avenue near 24th street, for S175o; vacant lot 40x100 on South 22d street near Ave nue B. for $500; vacant lot 1o5xloo on North 24th street near 10th avenue, for S15O0; vacant lot 50x190 on North 18th street near 11th avenue, for s1250; vacant lot 57x16O on South 10th avenue near 16th street for $1705; dwelling on North 2Sth street between 11th and 12th avenues, for S5250; vacant lot corner 12th avenue and 29th street. North. for s22O0. In addition to these trades. which are already closed. they still have several pending which they expect to close up within the next few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
PURIM ENTERTAINMENT. Council of Jewish Women Complete Arrangements for March 2.

All arrangements for the "Purim" en- tertainment to be given Wednesday, March ?. at Knights of Columbus hall, under the auspices of the Council of Jew ish Women, have been completed. It is to consist of stereopticon view of the famous Oppenheim paintings. and will be concluded with refreshments for the lit tie ones, and dance for their elders.
 The children will be entertained by the ladies free of charge in honor of the fes- tival. The grown-ups are to pay the nomi- nal sum of 25 cents for admission to the views; the dance afterwards to be dis tinct part of the entertainment. The pie lures are well worth seeing. and all are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
TEACHERS LISTEN
 TO TIMELY TALKS
JUDGE FEAGlN DELIVERS AN AD- DRESS ON CHILD LIFE IN BlR- MlNGHAM-MIss oELDERs ON "CULTURE IMAGlNATIoN."

Judge N. B. Feagin delivered an ad- dress before a meeting of city and coun- ty teachers. held at the Birmingham high school yesterday morning. His address was on child life in Birmingham.
 Prof. c. B. Glenn, principal of Paul Hayne school. presided at the meeting. and a large number of teachers were present. At the conclusion of Judge Feagin's address, Dr. J. II. Philips thanked the speaker on behalf of the teachers.
 Other speakers of the morning were Miss Bertha Gelders of the high school on Couture Imagnation;' Miss Nash Johnston of the Powell school on Bad Training and Its Present Day Applica- tion;" and Miss Virgie McMilan of the Paul Hayne school on Good Training. " The papers were interesting and received the closest attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

While Chief Mullins report cannot be completed until after midnight tomorrow night still the firemen are almost betting that something will happen to break this unusual monthly record. The report so far shows % fire alarms, of which 24 were telephone alarms, still alarms and from box. Twelve of the fires were caused by sparks. 1 from defective grate, Il were false alarms. three were from ashes, from earelessness and one from an electric wire.
 4ue report shows a loss of s66 on the buildings at risk and loss of S5 on the contents. m January there were 65 fires and the aggregate loss was considerable
 This is the only month in the memory of the oldest firemen that a line of hose has not been laid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
ODD FELLOWS SOCIAL.
Magnolia Lodge No. 121 Entertains
 Tomorrow Night.

Magnolia lodge No. 121. l. o. o. F., will Magnolia hall. The members of the order in Birmingham and the suburbs have been invited to attend the session. A repast will be served at s:3O o'clock in the ban quet hall.
 Grand Master Jacob Burger, Deputy Grand Master A. F. Meadow and Past Grand Master W. s. Lewis are expected to be present and make addresses.
 George H. Brown, B. w. Brumey, Sam uel H. Harris Thomas willard. Jr.. and A. H. Moore compose the entertainment committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
RAILROAD WORLD.


 The following are facts about the sibe- rian railway:
 St. Petersburg to vladivostok-57 miles.
 Moscow to Port Arthur-550O miles.
 Harbin to Vladivostok-400 miles. Harbin to Port Arthur-550 miles.
 Cost, $500, 100000.
 Built by the Russian government
 Present czar, Nicholas H. turned first earth at Vladivostok May 19 1891.
 Guage. feet.
 Rails. 54 pounds to the yard. Standard in America. 90 pounds.
 Single track throughout.
 Route-Moscow to Irkutsk. capital of Siberia, across or around the southern end of Lake Baikal; thence told route) by rail to Seretensk. by boat the Amur river to Khabarovsk. and by rail to Kaidalovo: thenc by new Chinese Eastern railway to Harbn; thence east to Vladvostok or south. via Mukden, to Port Arthur and Dalny.
 special to the St. Louis Globe-Demo- crat from Galveston says:
 From reliable source 1t is learned that the Frisco is backing the proposed line through east Texas from Lufkin to Beaumont and thence via the Gulf and Interstate to Galveston. President Yoakum spent two days In Galveston, Houston and east Texas, and stated that something would be given out later The route surveyed parallels the Dallas Beaumont division of the Southern Pa- cific, which the Rock Island acquired, but which the Texas railroad commission refused to confirm because the Rock Is- land had bought the Houston and Texas Central. a competitive road. Now the Frisco will build the Lufkin- Galveston road, which will pass through Sour Lake, Saratoga and other oil fields. penetrate the rice, lumber and fruit sections of east Texas and give the Frisco an outlet to Galveston from east Texas. and at Luf- kin connect with the Houston East and West Texas. Rock Island proposition. The Kirby Lumber company in which the Frisco Is interested. owns vast lands in this region. The Frisco will have an- other entrance into Galveston from the west for the St. Louis. Brownsville and Mexico road now building. and over the Galveston Houston line the Rock Island and Frisco will reach the port of Calves ton.
 There Is s25 in 1t if you work the puzzle: get one at Rolls Wall Paper and Art
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers of importance were filed yesterday:
 ". II. Dennis and wife to Ross E. Gal lagher, lots and 8. block BIO, Bessemer, s2750.
 T. R. Hawley and wife to Mrs. R. O.. Goulding, lot '. block G. East Lake, s11OO.
 A. A. Gambill and wife to Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, lot II, sub. "B, block 113. Birmingham, &C., 25O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Petitions in Bankruptcy.

The following petitions in bankruptcy were issued yesterday: Monroe Mason, Pratt City, liabiliaies s143.9o; assets s. i6 Perry Turner, Bessemer, liabilities s150; assets sl5. B. s. Mansfield. Birmingham, liabilities 5000: assets s5sO. w. T. Cher ry, Birmingham. liabilities $24S. .75; assets s6D. F. P. Banth. Birmingham, liabilities $510; assets $25. J D. Phillips. Piper, lia- biliues $59.25; assets. none.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
THE WEATHER.

Washington, February N.-Following is the weather forecast for Alabama: Fair Sunday; Monday fair; colder in the in- terior; fresh southwest winds becoming variable.
 Weather Conditions.
 Birmingham, Saturday, February N. Except in Alabama and along the coast of Texas, there has been a reduction In temperature of degrees to Is degrees in the cotton belt, though the weather in this section remains unseasonably warm. At Birmingham the maximum tempera- ture yesterday was Il degrees which is the highest thus far this year. In Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas the maximum was 80 and above. A considerable rise In tenn perature Is also noted in the upper Mis- souri valley, where storm formation is in progress.
 In the south rain has fallen mainly in eastern Tennessee and North Carolina. Light amounts are reported from south ern Texas, eastern Mississippi and north ern Georgia
 Weather Report.
 Temperature and precipitation as re- ported by the weather bureau for select ed southern stations during 24 hours end- ing a. m.:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
BOARD DECIDES TUESDAY. Believed That Attorney smyer's opin. lon Is Favorable to HiIIman.

The Board of Revenue will decide Tues day about the appropriation for the Hill man hospital which has been asked by the citizens of Birmingham through a committee of twenty-five appointed at a mas meeting two weeks ago.
 The written opinion of E. J. Smyer. the attorney for the Board of Revenue, on the legality of making an appropriation of s6oO month for the hospital, has been handed to President Tarrant of the board. and it is understood that the report fa- vors the appropriation.
 The city will be asked to give s4O0 monthly. Tn consideration of this the city and county will have certain number of beds at the hospital for charity patients.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
W. A. HUNTS CASE.
Attorney R. N. Bell Goes to Texas as
 Counsel.

Attorney Robert N. Bell left last night for Dallas, Tex. where he goes to repre- sent W. A. Hunt, who will be tried Tues day on the charge of defrauding insurance companies out of a large amount of money. Hunt formerly lived in Dallas and 1t was at that place it Is charged he committed the crime. He was arrested in Birmingham sometime ago.
 MT. Bell will be absent from Birmlng- ham about q week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

G. E. Brooks, ". T. Parker, Dan Jones of Irondale, J. B. Beasley of East Lake, Dr. J. W. Hughes, Joseph zinszer of Woodlawn, Job Going of Pratt City. Ed ward S. Jones. J. T. Dillon, and the fol- lowing chancellor commanders of lodges in the district: J. w Hughes, Jr., of Jefferson Valley: F. Rothenhofer of Phoenix, B. B. Hood of Fidelity, M. F.. Cahalan of Dirego-H Hines, J. T. Moore of Birmingham, w. W. Bradbury of Belle vue, T. J. Jones of Ruhama. A. D. Me- Lean of Avondale. Ben Davis of Irondale. J. w. Clayton of Steel City. Ensley.
 On hall and decoration: ". T. Parker, Frank Arrico. John Anderson, R. K. Board and J. T. Moore.
 On programme for Pythian meeting: Hume F. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Verdict for Defendant.

The case of Nash Crawford, admins trator of the estate of N. D. Crawford. vs. the Tutwiler Coal and Iron company, which has been on trial in the circuit court for several days ended yesterday afternoon in verdict for the defendant N. D. Crawford lost his life while in the service of the defendant company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
REPUBLICAN POLITICS.
CuIman County Endorses Collector
 Thompson for State Chairman.

The Cullman county republican execu- tive committee met yesterday and en- dorsed President Roosevelt for President.
 Charles H. Scott for national committee man, and J. o. Thompson for state chair man. The committee also endorsed John Sufferer for postmaster of Cullman, vice Miss Hayes, whose term has expired and who is not a candidate for renomination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
.Atarriaee Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday:.. George Shoemaker of Pratt City to Miss Addie Edwards, F. M. Amarine of East Lake to Miss J. B. Meacham, Willie T. Alexander to Miss Dellar IsabelI. J. NJ. Dantzler of Wood lawn to Miss Neonie Groney.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
Handsome Structure VIII Be Erected on the Corner of Sixth Avenue and Nineteenth street-varlous
 Masonic Bodies.

Showing the total assets of the
 association ..... ......-. -.......Sz5' dooO
 President Smith urges all of the stock holders who have not done so to imme- diately pay up the amount subscribed to by them. He states that the association is desirous of beginning the erection of the Masonic temple about April 1.
 The temple will be six or seven stories high and will be one of the handsomest structures In Birmingham. The top story will be used probably for a public as- sembly hall.
 Masonic degrees are organized into a number of bodies First comes the Mas ter Masons lodge commonly called in the United States the Blue Lodge Next is the Royal Arch Chapter. Above the chapter is the Council of Royal and Select Masters, and then comes the Com mandery of Knights Templar.
 The Scottish Rite includes four local bodies-Lodge of Perfection Chapter of Rose Crolx. Council of Kadosh and Con- sistory of Masters of the Royal Secret, thirty-second degree Several of the bod les named can use the same apartments but at least two floors of the temple will have to be set apart for Masonic pur- poses.
 The Mystic Shriners will doubtless have quarters in the temple. At present the Shrlners meet in the Potter building. In many cities the Scottish Rite Masons nave a temple or "cathedraf' to themseve, and there was talk here at one time of Scottish Rite cathedral but now 1t has been decided to have their place of rem dezvous in the temple.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28

There is s25 in 1t if you work the puzzle: get one al Rolls Wall Paper and Art store. 2022 1st ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-28
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W. A. MITCHELL, Observer.