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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
CITY COUNCIL HAS
 A BUSY SESSION Much Business is Transacted
 at BeSSemer PETITIONS ARE GRANTED City Officials Will Have to Explain Their Failure to Pay oebts-The
 Board of Education Is
 Given $7oo.
PETITIONS ARE GRANTED

Bessemer, July 5.-(SpeciaI.) )-Consider- able business was disposed of by the city council tonight A petition from the merchants of the city for a law regu- latlng the sale of goods on Sunday was referred to the police committee with in structions to have the ordinance en- enforced. Just bdfore adjourning the board went into executive session to again discuss the much talked-of water works question. The schools were given an additional appropriation of S7O0.
 The members of the council present to- night were: Mayor Huey Aldermen Moore, Dennis, Simmons. Hurd, Norwood and Mundy
 After the reading and adoption of the minutes of the last meeting the regular order of business was suspended and pe- ttions and complaints of the citizens were taken up. The petition of the smith & Davis Hardware company that they tridges was granted.
 The petition of II. J. Porter & Co., of Birmingham that they be issued a half years license to distribute circulars was denied
 The matter of some of the city's em- ployes not paying their debts was brought to the attention of the council, and a reso- lutlon was passed that hereafter when a city official failed to pay his debts he must appear before the board and give reasons why he failed to do so.
 The chief of police was instructed to notify Policeman John Farrell to appear before the council at its next meeting to answer certain charges
 committee from the board of eduea- ton appeared before the board with re- qness that an appropriation of $700 be al- lowed The request was granted
 It motion the fire department was al- lowed telephones In it's headquarters.
 The proposition of the Frisco Railroad company to place a light at the crossing of Twenty-first street and second avenue was accepted anl the mayor instructed 10 notify the company.
 An ordinance was passed to force the Louisville and Nashville railroad to place an arc light at the Fifth avenue crossing.
 The council then went into executive ses- sion to discuss the waterworks question and at 12 o'clock tonight we're still in ses- sion.
 Jenkins-Jordan Wedding.
 'fl'is afternoon at the residence of the John Jenkins and Miss Jessie Jordan were
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
PRATT CITY BOARD
 IMPROVES STREETS
CONCRETE SIDEWALKS HAVE
 BEEN LAID IN MANY PARTS OF OTHER NEWS.

Pratt City, July 5-(Special. )-Work win soon be commenced on the concrete sidewalk contract recently let by the mayor and aldermen. In all several hun dred feet of walk will be laid.
 The new contract includes some Of the most prominent business districts of the city. Several feet will be built in front of the pos,office.
 During the last year a vast amount of these walks have been laid in the city All the prominent thoroughfares are now paved with concrete.
 Extensive Improvements have been done on the streets of the city In the last few months Several of the old streets have been improved and many new ones have been built.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
Personal and General.

The marriage of MT. Tom S. Page and Miss Clara Malin will take place tomor- row evening at the First Methodist church. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. Dr. w. F.. Foust The couple will leave Immediately for St. Louis
 MT F. 0. Harris, manager of the Love- lady-Harris Furniture company. will leave tomorrow for coNnsville, where he will be married tomorrow evening to Miss Vera Monstelli.
 Dr. J. H. Hamrick and family returned yesterday from St. Louis. where they have visited the worlds fair.
 The Woman's Christian Temperance union will meet tomorrow afternoon at o'clock at the First Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
Rural Routes Established.

Washington, July 5,-(Special0-Rural free delivery service ordered established August |. Gordon, Houston county, with one carrier; Milport, Lamar county, with one carrier; New Decatur, Morgan coun- ty. with one carrier. John M. Mckay has been appointed regular, Thomas Arm strong, substitute. rural carrier at Tay- Tor. Beulah R. Thomas. appointed post master at Central, Emore county. A pat ent for a cotton chopper has been issued Charles c. Mercer, Eufaula.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
HiII Has Safe Lead.

Courtland, July 5.-(Special)-The third shoot for the Peters trophy was contest ed at Tuscumbia, Ala. yesterday and was won by J. Y. Hill of the Tuscumbia club, with score of s2 out of 100 targets shot at. This gives Hill a pretty safe lead as he also won at Sheffield on the 2d of June. Quite a number of shooters were present and took part in the contest. A merchandise shoot was also given and the prizes were pretty evenly divided among the various contestants. The next shoot for this trophy will be had at De- catur, Ala, August B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
NOTICE.

State of Alabama, Jefferson county, J. o. Cole, deceased estate of
 Letters of administration upon the es- tate of said decendent having been grant ed to the undersigned on the 2sth day of June, 1904, by the Honorable J. P. Stiles, judge of the probate court of Jefferson county notice is hereby given that all persons having claims against said estate will be required to present the same within the time allowed by law, or that the same will be barred.
 "A. s. COLE, Administrator, No. Watts Building. Birmingham, Ala. 6-29-3t-wd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
NOTICE.

Sealed bids are solicited for plumbing and heating New Music Hall. and heating Tom Franklin Hospital, Industrial Insti tute and College, same to be opened Mon- day, July 20. The right Is reserved to re- ject any and ali bids. Plans and specifi- cations are on file at office of secretary and treasurer I. I. and C., Columbus Miss Mail all bids to
 T. B. FRANKLIN, Chm. Elk. Com,
 7-5-7t Columbus Miss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
Crops Prosperous in cuIIman.

Cullman, July 5--(Special) )-The crop prospects in this section are the finest for years and the farmers as well as all business interests are consequently very jnbllant The fruit and vegetable crops are very good The recent rains. though they have been of a local nature, have been very beneficial Heavy winds have done some damage in places but nothing serious has resulted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
SUMMER EXCURSIONS.

Summer excursion tickets are now on fale by the eouthern railway to all prin- cpal summer resorts. Thoss who con- template taking a trip this summer should get cop of the Summer Homes' folder, which gives full and com pletc information regarding the different resorts along the line of the Southern railway.
 For a copy of this folder, rates, and other information write to R. B. CREAGH, J. x. HARRISON. Tray. Pass. Agent, Dist. Pass. Agent
 Birmingham. Ala 6-8-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
BOY SHOOTS BOY.
Jay Pitts Celebrates Fourth By Shoot
 ing Will TinsIey.

Camp Hill July -(SpeciaI)-Last night Jay Pitts. colored boy l5 years of age, celebrated by shooting Will Tinsely, yellow negro. who is 1s years old, through the shoulder.
 Pitts pleads that the shooting was &C., cidental, but Tinsely is said to have been with his girl. Tinsely is recovering and Pitts is in the callaboose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
Persona. and General.

Mir w. Hugh McEniry recent sec ond honor graduate of Auburn, has ac- cepted a position as transtman with the Alabama Northern railroad in East Ala bama.
 Mir William L. Martin has taken up his duties as the superintendent of the Ivy Leaf Coal and Iron company at Horse Creek.
 The Rev. R. .. Gilmore pastor of the First Prebyterian church has returned from Montgomery, where he preached Sunday at the First Presbyterian church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
Weddinq a Surprise.

MT. Prince Briggs and Mrs. Mamie Carney were quietly married this morn- ing at Jonesboro by the Rev. W. W. Dor man at the parsonage. Mrs. Carney came to this city several months ago from her home at Montezuma, Ind, and is the popular milliner at the Rarden Mer- camille company. Mir Briggs is one of the city's substantial citizens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
Public Installation.

Tomorrow night the Pratt City Lodge Improved Order of Odd Fellows, will have a public installation of offlcersa recently elected for the ensuing term. An interest ing programme has been arranged, after which refreshments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
Charlotte Does Away With Saloons.

Charlotte, N. C., July 5.-By majority of over 400 votes Charlotte today went dry. Three questions were submitted, viz: Prohibition, dispensary and saloons. Less than 50 votes were cast for the dlspensary and the election was quiet. There was over sixteen saloons in Charlotte, paying $10UV city tax annually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
Baby Dies.

The little seven-months-old baby of MT. and Mrs E. F. Evans died yesterday morning after a short illness. The funeral was held this morning at 10 o'clock the remains being inferred at Greenwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that application will be made to the governor of Alabama to pardon Ida Mitchell, convicted of con- ceallng stolen property in Jefferson coun- ty. Ala, on the 2lst day of March, 1903.
 D. D. ASKEW, June 20, 1904. 6-29-2 'wd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
Special Excursion.

To Chautauaua Lake July and 2s at greatly reduced rates via the Queen and Crescent route. For information address A. B. Freeman. T. P. A. Birmingham: J. c. Conn. D. F. A., Chattanooga, Tenn.
 6-16-to-7-B
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
Leave for Jasper.

The Midway baseball team of Pratt City left tonight for Jasper and will play the Walker county boys tomorrow afternoon The two teams are evenly matched and warm contest Is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06

The Aee-HeraId Engraving Depart. ment makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06

Special through trains leave East Lake at lO.3O, 10. 45 and II o'clock every night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
FOR HEALTH OR PLEASURE. WAYNEsVILLE. N. C.,
 "Beautiful" Haywood White Sulphur sprIndS

In the "Heart of the Mountains" In the Celebrated Land of the Sky,- at an altitude of 2S50 feet. Opens June Sth, under tho supervision of its new owner and proprietor,
 MIR. BENJ. J. SLOAN. Superior accommodations for 250 guests. Special rates for the season. month, week. with or without bath. Write for 1904 booklet. Address
 Mrs. E. J. Ring Manager,
 Waynesville, North Carolina. 6-5-3m-s,1-we-frf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-07-06
Jenkins-Jordan Wedding.

'flis afternoon at the residence of the brides sister, Mrs. George II. March, MT. John Jenkins and Miss Jessie Jordan were quietly married.
, 1904-05-09
BRIEFLY MENTIONED.
Pleasant as can be today.
Now this looks like spring.

Pleasant as can be today.
Now this looks like spring.
Fine sweet peas at Golden Rule.
Fishing tackle and repairs of all
kinds. Lovejoy's.
New cabbage and Bermuda onions
at the Laramie Grocery Co.
All kinds of imported fishing tackle
at Laramie Book company's.
lave you been to the big shoe sale
at Rauner's? II not, you should lose
no time in going.
MI. and Mrs. James Davis will &C.
cupy the rooms over DR.. Swigart's Of
fee as a residence.
Louis Miller was down town the
most OF the day, free from fever but
weakened somewhat.
The holder of ticket No. 1850 won
the piece of furniture at the Three
Rules Saturday night.
Mrs. Eliza Rome, wife of the we'll
known colored porter. left with her
child today for a visit for some weeks
at Kansas City.
Charlie Allen, who vas quite ill on
Saturday. was reported much better
yesterday, with every encouragement
for his complete recovery.
The barometer began rising Satur-
day night II this morning reached
the normal point, $3.50. Mr.. Ivinson
looks for a spell of fair weather.
King Brothers sem a lot of bedding
and camp equippage to their sheep
ranch this morning, where men are
now attending to the lambing of the
flock.
Otto Gramm. lessee of the peniten-
tiary at Rawlins, this morning signed
the checks for the April pay of the
employees of that institution, and
they were forwarded on the afternoon
train.
Father Cummiskey of st. Lawrence
ORIOLES church is looking for Faith
err Guinan of Salt Lake, president of
the Maurist college at that place. who
will visit here for a few days. He
was expected on the noon train, but
did not arrive at hat time.
Alfred Hermes. the brotherin-law of
II. c. Gardner of the Van Horn-Miller
company, will tonight assume his du-
ties as night man at the Laramie Gro
Gerry company's big store. He will
arrange the window display, fill left
over orders and rearrange the stock
for the next days business.
, 1904-05-09
ARRANGING FOR DISPLAY
OF WOOL AT THE FAIR

G. S. Walker, secretary of the state
board Of sheep commissioners. tele.
phoned from Cheyenne this morning
that wyoming would be well represent.
ed in the wool section of the st. Louis
Worlds fair. He had seen the criti.
cism made by Mr.. Bower in The Re.
publican and desires to say that an ex
hibit is now being gotten ready that
will be credited to the state. The rea.
son for the delay is that many prom.
ises of exhibits from the clip of this
year have been made and the com
mission was awaiting the receipt OF
these specimens.
, 1904-05-09
ALTITUDE AFFECTED
THE SPEAKERS VOICE.

Rev. N. o. Patterson, the new pastor
of the Baptist church, had intended
speaking at the vesper services at the
university yesterday afternoon, but he
found the altitude had so affected his
lungs that he was unable to speak. A
short impromptu service was substi-
tuted. Mr.. Patterson was able to
preach at the evening service at his
church, having about recovered.
, 1904-05-09
WILL ARRANGE TO
ENTERTAIN DELEGATED

There will be a meeting Of citizens,
irrespective of party, at the city hall
at s O'Clock tomorrow night to range
for entertaining the delegates to the
republican state convention and the
convention of the Fourth judicial dis
trict on the 18th and 10th. The dele
gates will be shown owe the UNIVERSE
ty, the experiment station and to other
places of public interest.
, 1904-05-09
HORSE RAN HIM INTO
A BARBED WIRE FENCE.

w. L. Homer is around on crutches
as the result Of a badly lacerated leg,
says the Thermopolis Record. While
coming down Owl creek last Saturday
night his saddle horse ran into a wire
fence, raking Mr.. Honner's leg along
the barbs, cutting and tearing it hor-
ribly. He continued his ride to town
and had DR.. Hale dress the injured
member. Although extremely painful
the accident will not lay him up for
any great length Of time.
, 1904-05-09

Rogers returned last night from
Cheyenne. where they had beer to
attend the funeral of Raymond Zook,
which occurred from the home of the
parents OF the deceased at 2:3O yes.
terday afternoon. They were accom-.
panied home by their nephew, Ray
Pennington. who will visit here for
ONE time.
, 1904-05-09
MISS STRIKER WILL
TEACH OWEN SCHOOL

Miss Iris Stryker left yesterday for
Owen, where she will teach the Owen
school, beginning this morning for a
five months term. Miss Stryker will
return next month to attend. the COM
mencement at the university, at which
the normal department, She will al
SO attend the county teachers insti-
tute here the same week.
, 1904-05-09
DELEGATES ELECTED TO
COUNTY CONVENTION.

Primary meetings were held in the
different precincts of the county Sat
urday to select delegates to the repub-
lean county convention to be held
here next Saturday. when the follow
ing were among delegates selected:
Rock River-G. M. Kipka.
Sheep Mountain-William Nottage.
, 1904-05-09
EVANSTON SCHOOL EXHIBIT
SHIPPED ON SATURDAY.

The Evanston public school exhibit
for the University of Wyoming will BIZ
shipped today, says the Evanston
Press. 1t consists of examinations,
maps Of various kinds. drawings and
photos of the school children taken
yesterday, representing up to the
eighth grade. This exhibit will also
be seen at the Casper industrial con
vention in September.
, 1904-05-09
FIRST BASEBALL GAME

4 practice game was played at the
fair grounds Sunday between the two
base ball clubs Of this city. The
weather. being a little too cold for
good base ball, caused the score to
run a little too high. otherwise it was
a good game for the first of the season.
The decisions of the umpire was a
marked feature of the game. Score,
Railroad, 20: City, IL.
, 1904-05-09
DEATH OF DAUGHTER OF
Mr.. AND MRS. cREASEMAN.

Laura Lester, the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. Creaseman, aged Z years,
8 months and Is days, died at the home
of her parents yesterday morning, and
was buried from the house on North
Third street at 2:3O this afternoon.
The parents have the sympathy of the
entire community.
, 1904-05-09
FINE LOT OF BRICK
IN THE FIRST KILN.

The first kiln of brick burned by the
Wyoming Pressed Brick company was
opened this morning. showing brick
fully up to the standard OF expecta-
tons of the company. The press is
running right along and the second
kiln will be burned as soon as it can
be gotten ready.
, 1904-05-09

Following IL . list Of the letters re
naming uncalled for in the poatomce
at Laramie. Wyo., for the week ending
Nay. ., 1904. Parties calling fol
letters in this list will please say I'D
vertised:"
Boarks, r. X. Chaplain, Thos.
Durricks. Mr.Frank, Hoke, Alfred ~
Ksllum, T. Lassey, Ton
LAngsll. Frank Lindel. Charley
NcCullock, Hdd. NaAssn, 4
Fries, 0so. W. Quinn, 1ffhs
TAomas, Morgan WatAnay ps6~
4 \. B1yTz Pm.
, 1904-05-09
DR.. AND MRS. LEWIS
ENTERTAIN All DINNER

DR.. and Mrs. c. w. Lewis entertain
ed at dinner Friday evening, the fol-
lowing members of the faculty Of the
university: DR.. Grace Raymond He
bard, DR.. A. M. Wergeland, Captain
and Mrs. Yates, Prof. Helen Middle
kauff, Prof. H. G. Knight and DR.. and
Mrs. G. C. Clark.
, 1904-05-09
OFFICERS ASKED TO
WATCH FOR ROBBERS.

A negro and a white man held up
and robbed a white oma at Chey-
enne of $40 Saturday night and the po-
lice here have been asked to look out
for the fellows. who Immediately left
town and have not yet been located.
, 1904-05-09

NoTIcE-Parties indebted Il me
will please call and settle before May
goth, and avoid process of law.
232t6 JAMES KING, JR.
, 1904-05-09

The Electric Light company will pay
500 for information leading to the
conviction Of any person unlawfully
tampering with any Of its poles or
wires. a13m1
, 1904-05-09

FOR SALE, Cheap for cash-The
George Hicks property. Call on Mrs.
Hicks at VIM. McRobert's. No. 252.
corner Seventh and Fremont. 231t6
, 1904-05-09
BEATTY BROS.

Kings Of the moving picture business,
are coming with their great picture
show which consists OF $4,000 latest
colored moving pictures and many H.
Illustrated songs. The above gentlemen
have the only picture machine on earth
with Diamond projecting lens. These
machines are made to order for this
show and are equipped with six
sprockets that does away with all that
CULVER and blur. The machines are
the largest machines on earth. The
machinery for this show weighs 1900
pounds.
Titles of a few Of the many moving
pictures: "Iroquois Theater Fire"
"Maude Allen, the Flying Lady"
What Happened to Casey's Goat"
Jack and the Bean stalk" in 100 tab
%leaux; What Happened In the Tun-
nel," kissed the colored woman instead
of the white lady; "A Drunken Tramp
on Roller Skates,' and thousands OF
others.
Illustrated songs by Miss Helen
Langdon, assisted by Prof. Charles L.
Langdon, Americas challenge piauoist.
"The Tie That Binds" The Holy
City" Just One More Song" the
Fatal Rose of Red" and many Others.
Clyde M. Seamands, Dutch n lrisn
comedian, producing mechanical Ell
fects and talking skits for all moving
pictures.
Beatty Bros. have . national reputae
ton and come to our city very highly
recommended by the press throusnoet
the country. We learn frou. neasnnof-
ing towns that this show h playing %
packed houses and IL giving ths pest
of satisfaction.
Machine operated b. ~. }. Besty,
Americas greatest Operator.
, 1904-05-09

FOR SALE-My ranch; 40 cows:
saddle horses and work horses. Sell
separately. D. M. BLAIR,
m12-26 Sherman, Wyo.
, 1904-05-09

We represent one Of the best tailor
ing houses in the country and invite
you to e our spring wooden samples.
Woodruff & Terry.
, 1904-05-09
MRS. HEGEWALD's CONDITION
is AGAIN VERY ALARMING.

Mrs. Charles Hegewald. who is at
the county hospital, is now threatened
with Bright's disease and her condition
this afternoon is not at all encourag-
ing.
, 1904-05-09
ASKED TO DELIVER
HIGH SCHOOL ADORE

HT0H SCHOOC
DR.. Charles Willard Lewis of this
city, president of the University of
Wyoming. has been asked to deliver
the commencement address for the
high school class Of the Boise 0daho)
city schools.
, 1904-05-09

Boys shoes that have service in
them at Woodruff & Terry's.
, 1904-05-09

FOR sALE-Three horses, harness,
wagon; two milk COWS; three burrows,
pack saddle. 1856 Third street. 229t6
, 1904-05-09

cows FOR sALE-Good. fresh, gen
tie mixers. To be seen at Mr.. Cham
%berlain's, Seven-Mile lake. 227te
, 1904-05-09

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., at the New
England restaurant. 232tf
, 1904-05-09

War ON shoes for men and boys At
Woodruff & Terry's.
, 1904-05-09

Lovett il doing the papering the
other fellows can't compete and are
doing the kicking.
, 1904-05-09

FOR SALE OR LEAsE-Ranch on
Four Mile; good terms. Lauritz Miller.
1853 Spruce. West Side. 219t1m
, 1904-05-09

Shirts 1Oc, collars and cuffc 2 C, fiat
work Is pieces 15c. City Steam Laun-
dry. Try us.
, 1904-05-09

Swell dressers will find their kind
OF goods at Woodruff & Terry's.
, 1904-05-09

The largest and best assortment Of
boys clothing at Woodruff & Terrv's.
, 1904-05-09

Furnished house for rent. 1o1 4th st.
, 1904-05-09
BAND TO

The Imperial Military band is ar
ranging to give a fair and musical fes-
tival in the near future.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1904-07-07

wealth that in III adopted tho first writ
ton constitution prohibiting slavery. and
one Of whose Judges in early times dcclar-
cd that title to human chattel could on
~ he shown by Rill Of Sale from God
ALMIGHTY. cannot now look with indiffcr-
cnce upon the attempts recently made
in certain States to deprive the colOro1
race Of the elective franchise. and We
therefore cmphatiCally endorse the plank
of the National Republican party that
calls for congressional investigation Of
this subject. and il such discriminating
legislation be found unconstitutional, we
virgo our delegation in Congress I, use
their best cnd"aVors to secure the enact
mcnt Of legislation proportlonally rcduc-
nag The representation Of such state in
the United states Congress and in the
Electoral COLLEGE
We believe that row is fitting time to
iunuPuratc certain improvements in the
administration Of our own informal affairs
! and to that ma We again request tho
/ general assembly to enact a law roGulat-
| ing primaries or caucusos called for put
| ting in nomination c1ndldai"s for tho
various State county and municipal Of
fees To the end that nominations Of any
party shall bo made by tn. fro, uncorrup-
| ted choice Of the voters thereof. nud that
punishment commensurate with the Of
fence shall DE Noted out 60 offenders
against such law.
\ careful scrutiny of expenditures, by
persons clothed with authority to audit
the same, always tends /, Geo lomY
! Hitherto il hHs been tho policy Of our
! state to cntr,st its auditing to depart
| meat that. under tn" law. cannot he pro-
| vidcd with u force adequate to do the
work required of 1t. We believe judici-
| ous denomination of this department will
result in "A not saving To the State.
Wc recommend such Legislative enact
| mont as Will properly limit municipal in