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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
OPELIKA SELECTED
FOR NEXT MEETING
Funeral Directors Decided in
Favor Of the City.
HELD ANNUAL ELECTION
Percy 3. Dixon of Mobile Reelected
President Alabama Funeral Direct
ors' and EmbaImers' Assoeia-
ton Adjourned Yesterday.
HELD ANNUAL ELECTION

At the meeting yesterday morning OF
the Alabama Funeral Directors and EN-
balmers' association officers for the en-
suing year were elected as foliows'
President-Percy B. Dixon, Mobile.
First Vice President-E. T. Shaw, Biz
mingham.
Second Vice President-James H. Hutch
inson. Mobile.
Secretary and Treasurer-George Ihom-
as. Mobile.
Delegates to the National Association
Sam Foley, Pratt City, and Percy b.
Dixon.
After the meeting yesterday morning
the members of the association took a
carriage drive over Birmingham as the
guests of the local members, and they
were very much impressed with what they
saw. Among other places they were taken
to Oak Hill, Woodlawn and Elm Leaf
cemeteries. and they were pleased with
the improvements which are in progress
in these places.
The association has adjourned to meet
in Opelika the second Tuesday ana
Wednesday in April, 1905. The selection
of the place for the next meeting was
unanimous. The invitation was extended
by L. H. Cooper. member of the asso-
citation, and also of the state board OF ex-
aminers for applications for embalming
certificates.
At the meeting yesterday morning Pres
ident Dixon spoke for some time on the
Improvement in the condition of the I'M
dertaker in the past ten years, saying
that at one time they were looked on as
being fit to scare children into behaving
while now they are respected and are con-
sidered in the light of professional me
A number of new members have been
elected TO membership in the association.
Among them are several young men VINO
stood the examination for embalmers'
certificates, as follows: ]. M. Rodgers
]. H. Hutchinson, j. w. Crosley, II. b.
Bowling, Morris Allen, Otto Reach, M.
H. Colburn and T. 8. Roach.
The board of examiners passed reso-
luton requesting that Mr.. Dixon be again
appointed member of the board. His
term of office expires at this meeting,
and his friends on the board passed this
resolution, which was sent the governor.
The association and the board of ex-
aminers have both adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
EMPTIED A PISTOL
At AVONDALE MAN
w. G. MORRIS WAS BOUND OVER
TO THE CRIMINAL COURT ON
CHARGE OF ROBBERY AND MUIR
DERoUS ASSAULT.

w, G. Morris. white man. was yester-
day bound over to the criminal court with
out bond, on a charge OF robbery and as
sault. with intent'to murder. There was
an additional charge of carrying con-
cealed weapons against him, but this was
not heard.
The trial was before Judge Eeagin in
the police court and the evidence was
rather startling 1t was shown in court
that Morris attacked Robert Little. who
has small store in Avondale at First
Avenue and Thlrty-sixth street. ran away
with some groceries and emptied his pis-
tol at him.
The evidence was that Morris went to
Littles store and bought about 50 worth
Of goods of various kinds. He got Little
to do them up in a bag and then asked
for some more goods. Little replied that
Morris would have to pay for the others
before he could get anything more.
With the remark. this Is the way
pay my bills" Morris whipped out re-
volver and emptied 1t at Little without
woundng him at all. He escaped that
night. but the following day was arres-
ted by policeman Burns and Jackson. of
Birmingham and special officer Robi-
netts Of Avondale. He was taken to the
city pail where he has been since his ar
rest.
It was stated that Morris grabbed the
sack of goods that he had secured and
ran away with It. Judge Feagin held
that this was highway robbery, and also
that Morris was guilty Of assault with
intent to murder. On the two cases he
decided that Morris should receive no
bail, as the case of robbery is a hanging
nffanqa
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
GRAND LARCENY CHARGE.
Two Negroes Captured BY POLL
varlousIy Wanted.

Woody Jones and Bob Oliver. two me-
groes, were arrested last night by Police
man Elledge and Detectives Bodeker and
Hamilton on charges Of grand larceny.
The former Is wanted in Atlanta for bur-
glarizing a store there, and It is thought
that Bob oliver is also wanted there.
The negroes were trying to dispose of
some pistols. which 1t is supposed were
stolen In Atlanta. Bob oliver is wanted
by the authorities. He is accused OF
stealing a diamond worth about $500 from
f. w Bromberg. jeweler, some time ago,
and selling It for 80 cents. The police
have been after him ever since. Three
very fine pistols were taken off the ne
groes. A partner of theirs, Sy Lee or VIII
Lee, is In the county jail serving a term
there.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
Chicago Glee Club.

The Chicago Glee club entertained an
audience that half filled the house last
night at the Jefferson theatre The club
Is composed of ]. w. Turner, first tenor;
d. f. Thomas, second tenor; G. I. Henry,
baritone; c. ii. Dickson, basso, and MISS
Irene A. Skinner reader. The programme
was well chosen and all the selections
were renderd in that admirable fashion
that has made this well known organiza-
ton so popular in all parts of the eoun-
try Mr.. Turner has a tenor voice OF re-
markable strength and sweetness. His
high notes rang out as clear as Dell
and he contributed much to the excellent
results attained by the quartette. Mr..
Dickson as basso, was also entirely
pleasing, In addition To being a very gooc
comedian. His depressed humor kept the
audience in a cheerful frame of mind all
during the evening.
Miss Skinner gave a number of read
ings, both humorous and serious, and in
all she was very effective. Her ennuncia-
ton is good, she has pleasing stage
appearance. and Is also an actress of de-
cided talent One of her best recitauons
told of the efforts of young married
couple to make people think they were
not newly married and the disastrous re-
suits that ensued. She became quite a
favorite before the programme was I'm
ished and was repeatedly encored.
TON, Tom. the Pipers Son." was eff
fectively sung by the quartette and was
well received. 1.-The COLLINS VIII Git You.
If You Don't Watch out" was one Of the
best numbers of the evening, showing that
the quartette is composed OF actors as
we'll as singers of merit. Their sailor
song given in costume were also very
good "Davy Jones" and the Breeze of
Night were both applauded
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
VULCAN WORK PROGRESSING.
One Leg Set Up in scaffoIdins-other
Leg Today.

One leg Of Vulcan has been set up In
the scaffolding at the foundry of the
Birmingham Steel and Iron company on
Fifteenth street and First avenue, and
other leg will be placed today, and then
the portion above the knees will be put
into place.
1t will require about week to erect the
stature by that time everything will be
completed as far as the very top OF the
iron giants head. 1t requires a great
deal of pains to set up the figure prop
erly as care has to be used in getting
the various joints to fit into place.
A second large pit has been dug In the
floor of the foundry. and workmen are
rapidly finishing the head and the should
ers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
PYTHIANS ARRANGE
FOR GRAND LODGE
ABOUT 300 DELEGATES WILL AT
TEND SESSION OF GRAND LODGE
OF KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAs HERE
IN MAY.

Representatives from six knights of
Pythias lodges in Birmingham met yes
terday morning in the reading room OF
the Hotel Hilman to discuss plans for
the entertainment of the grand lodge of
that order, which meets here May 3 and L.
H. M Beck was made chairman of the
secretary. committee consisting of II.
NJ. Beck, Jesse B. Wadsworth and Dr.
w. II. Wilder was appointed to secure
rates from the hotels and report to G. G..
Miles of Montgomery, grand keeper of
records and seal of the grand lodge, who
has this matter in hand and who will re-
port TO the delegates. The committee
visited the hotels yesterday afternoon
and secured the rates.
The following men were appointed
obairmen of committees, with instructions
to fill out their committees from the va
rious lodges of the city and county;
The committee on entertainment r. r..
Board of Dlrego-Hines lodge No. 49,,
chairman; committee on hall and arrange
ments, William T. Parker, of Fidenty
lodge No. IS. chairman; committee on
finance, Judge NJ. NJ. Crittenden of JEFF
ferson Valley lodge No. II, chairman;
committee on reception, Hume F. Jones
of Phoenix lodge No. %, chairman. Each
committee is to consist of not less than
six members, but can contain as many
as the chairman sees fit to aid him In his
work.
The lodges of Bessemer. Ensley, Pratt
City, Woodlawn. Avondale and East Lake
have been invited to participate in the
entertainment of the grand lodge. About
nna doIona tns arc nxnecte
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07

Stamp Clerk Ellis at the postoffce es-
Inmates that between $500 and 5000 was
spent in Birmingham during the past
month in postage for campaign purposes.
Almost every candidate for office has
sent out hundreds and hundreds of circu-
lar letters, purchasing the postage of
course at the local office.
1t is said that the Conner campaign
committee has probably spent more
money In postage than was ever spent
before in Alabama for any candidate. II
is understood that for some weeks the
sum of 500 was spent each day by the
Conner committee for stamps.
The sale of stamps in Birmingham last
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
NEGRO GIRL ARRESTED.
Was Caught in Miss Belle Mccoy's
House-Purse Missing.

Emma Wilson, a negro girl, was caught
last night In the residence Of Miss Belle
Mccoy. at 5O7 North Twenty-second
street, by a young man living in the
house and arrested by Policemen Elledge,
Ray and Tod on a charge Of burglary
and grand larceny.
1t seems that the young man escorted
Miss Mccoy to church. He returned to
the house and found the girl. She said
that Miss Mccoy told her to come and
get some clothing. He said he did not
believe it, and went to the telephone to
call a policeman when she jumped
through the window. He captured her
again, and summoned the policemen. A
purse containing about So was missed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Special Train VIII Carry Birmingham
Delegation to Montgomery Sunday.

The Knights of Columbus have char
tered a special train to carry delegation
to Montgomery next Sunday on the occa-
sion of the installation of a council Of the
order In the Capital City. The train will
leave here at $3.50 a. m. and returning will
leave Montgomery at $3.50 p. m. The
round trip ticket will be only $500 Ladies
will accompany the delegation. 1t 10
thought that the train will carry fully 1Oc
knights.
The class OF candidates to be initiated
In Montgomery will number about seven
ty-five. Visiting knights will be present
from every large city in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
CAMPAIGN SMELLS THE
POSTOFFICE RECEIPTS

month amounted to s19098.2 %. which is an
increase of about 5000 over the average
sales for a month.
While a great many two-cent stamps
are used in political campaigns, still the
most popular is the one-cent stamp. A
majority of the circular letters are sent
through the United States mails unsealed.
The postage sales all over Alabama have
been enormous since the present cam
paign commenced. At Montgomery the
supply of e-cent stamps was exhausted
twice and II was found necessary for that
office to draw on Birmingham on both
occasions for $500 worth of one-cent
stamps.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
At the Bijou.

1.-THE Pride of Jennico' Is being pro-
duced at the Bijou theatre this week to
crowds which are growing larger and
more enthusiastic every night The play
appeals specially to women and children,
and the matinee this afternoon and Sat
urday are expected to be two of the
largest of this season.
The theatre will return to meiodrama
next week. when a story of New Eng
lang, 1.-THE Ragged Hero" will be pro-
duced tramp, said to be an original in
depreciation of a tramp part, will be the
hero of the play and there will be several
sensational acts and scenes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
Joseph jefferson.

The one theatrical star about whose play
and acting there is never any doubt or
difference of opinion Is Joseph Jefferson,
who is coming to the Jefferson theatre
on Monday and whose characterization of
the delightful hero in THE Rivals is
treat. Mr. Jefferson still has all the en-
thusiasm and faculty Of youth, and is as
quaint and iovable and popular as ever.
The sale Of seats will commence tomor-
row morning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
Prominent Insurance Man Dead.

Vice President e. 8. French of the
Washington Life Insurance company II
New York, died at his home In Elizabeth,
N. j., yesterday. The news of his death
was received by w. j. Cameron, state
agent for the company. by telegraph from
the New York office.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Jack r. Dusenberry.

Funeral services over the remains OF
Jack F. Dusenberry, who died suddenly
Monday, were conducted from the resi-
dence, 1912 N. Thirteenth street, yester-
day afternoon at 2:30 o'clock and the
interment was in Oak Hill cemetery. The
Knights of Phythis and Elks attended the
funerah
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
Mr.. MiIler's Musical.

Reed Miller, the tenor, formally of
Birmingham but now of New York will
give a recital In the hall of the Pollock
Stephens Institute, Friday April 10. at
$50 p. m. As the seating capacity Is lmi-
ted persons who desire to purchase seats
should engage them to advance. Com
municate with Edward G. Powell, Peo-
pies phone 800. -"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estae transfers have
been filed In the probate court:
Robert Jemison and others to the Home
Realty company. lots Nos. to 10 in T. U.
Walter and A. NJ. Robertson's subdivision
of blocks Nos. 10, 20, Is, 26 and 81, Wav-
erly Place, consideration $4,000.
j. T. Simmons and wife to A. A. Sim
mons lot No IL in block No. 8, Pratt
mines, consideration $3.50.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07

A rain storm that sounds wet but isn't
Is one of the features of embarrassing
julia" Henry Arthur Jones new comedy
which was produced last season in Lon
don and which comes to the Jefferson
theatre next Tuesday evening, presented
by Fay Davis and a splendid company
selected from Charles Frohma's famous
Empire Theatre company.
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"A Ragged Hero"

Maurice ]. Fielding's melodrama Of
rural New England life, "A Ragged
Hero" will be next weeks attraction at
the Bijou. The central figure of the play
Is a tramp who has become wanderer
because of family misfortunes. but he
heroically redeems himself and begins life
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
Damage Suit Filed.

In the circuit court Frank Washington
files suit against w. II. Graham asking
for damages to the amount of $4,000 for
an alleged false arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
BUILDING Inspectors Permit.

Building Inspector Julian Kendrick has
issued permit to r.. T. Thompson to
repair a two-story frame dwelling at No.
1905 Nineteenth street. the same to cost
5000
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ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE BlJou,

. All the week, with matinees tues
!. day, Thursday and Saturday. Inc
, Pride of Jennico."
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Hide and TaIlow Company.

The Birmingham Hide and Tallow COM
pany. with a capital stock of $500. has
filed articles of incorporation in the pro-
bate court. J. ID. Taylor is president and
A. NJ. Taylor Is secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
Petitions In Bankruptcy.

J. s. Daffron of Belle Ellen has filed a
petition in bankruptcy. He gives his La
bilties at $500 and assets at $50.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
Marriaue Licences.

The probate judge has issued marriage
license to John D. Landlord of Birming-
ham and Mrs. Margaret J. Maddox.
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erect an ice cream stand in Capitol park
was referred to the proper committee.


was referred to the proper committee.
More Bituminous Macadam.
The city engineer was instructed to ad-
vertise for bids for paving Third avenue
from Twenty-first street to Twenty-sec-
ond street with bituminous macadam.
Alderman Heidi, chairman of the light
committee, reported that no improvement
has been made In the gas supply Of Bir-
mirgham and suggested that a gas ex-
pert be brought to Birmingham to see
what could be done to improve 1t.
The city engineer will draft ordinances
providing for paving the following thor
oughfares with vitrified brick: Second
avenue from Twenty-second to Twenty
fourth streets; First alley from Twenty
second to Twenty-third street; First ave-
nue. from Twenty-first to Twenty-second
street. and First avenue from Seven
teenth to Eighteenth street
The meeting adjourned at S:45 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07

our Fly Screens are the cheapest
and best
BIRMINGHAM GUN AND KEY CO.,
1906 Third Avenue.
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anew. The episode Of the rescue of the
child from a burnig house by means Of
a swing. and the race for life between
a girl on a bob-sled and a railroad train
are the chief sensational INCIDENTS in the
NAV.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07
THE WEATHER

Washington, April 6.-Following is the
forecast for Alabama: Partly cloudy
Thursday; Friday showers; fresh south
winds.
Weather Report.
During the past twenty-four hours
showers have occurred in all the southern
states except South Carolina and Florida.
From the central Gulf States the rain
area extends up the Mississippi valley to
the lakes. The rainfall at Birmingham
last night was .26 inch. At a. m. rain
was still falling in central and southern
Alabama, central Georgia, the mountain
districts of Tennessee and North Caro-
lima and at Cincinnati.
Temperatures continue to rise east of
the Mississippi while in western sections
1t is somewhat cooler in central Texas
and the central Missouri valley.
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Weather Report.
Weather Conditions.

Temperature and precipitation as report
ed by the weather bureau for selected
southern stations during "a hours ending
7 a. m: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-04-07

Be safe-cook with Gas.
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Election Officers.

Election Officers.
Clerks, managers and returning officers
for the nine polling places IT. Birming-
ham were appointed to serve Monday,
when the voters will pass upon the pro-
posed bond issue of 100000 for the pur-
pose of securing funds with which to
erect a new high school and two grammar
schools. The same election officers were
appointed as were selected by the sub
committee of the Jefferson county DEM
ocratic executive committee.
The use of the National Guard armory
was rendered the Travellers association
for the annual convention which will DO
held in Birmingham on May and 6. A
resolution was introduced by Alderman
Stockmar instrucing the street commits
sioner to cease dumping garbage at any
point IN the Ninth ward. 1t was referred
to the street committee. A petition from
Mrs. ]. L. Little asking permission to
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01
Couldn't Buy Watterson.

People express surprise that Hearst nna,;
nation, but why should they? Has he he
wanted? Has he not had reason to be-
eye that II he made lee his e checks 6s
talents to his service? He has unbush-
ngy bought unbushp hson eo nHsn P Pre- tho
1ingling Of his guinea; SO, why should 1t
not occur to him to extend his mercenary
operations and buy up the necessary dole
gates? We are glad howe,yer to ore record ora
merlted rebuke. Mr.; Walter Wellman
pondence 1t seems that Hearst offered
Colonel Watterson $4,000 e spend ! the
ie u i o 'IIearst's paper The louisville
editor declined as p6ltely as posssltb, ,a
he hnd actually found man who could
not be bought. and SO he renewed and n,
.nally, Mr.. Watterson reached for his pen
dear sir.-You haven't enough money
in your family, and never VIII have, TO
New York Evening Post
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-04-01
REP U.BLICAN
ROT | TEN'NE|SS;;;
Party Machine in Washington
Deathly Afraid Of Investiga-
ton Of Swaylle.
From our Regular Correspondent.

GTrcm Our Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March 3f.-1t
Is understood now that Republicans OF
the House have agreed that Judge
Swaync. Of Florida, whose irsneachment
has been asked for by a majority Of the
judiciary Committee, shall not be vim
dictated by specific action Of the House.
but that resolution to impeach VIII pc
postponed to next session. .
Representative Clayton OF Alabama,
member Of the committee which went
to FLORIDA to investigate charges against
Swayne. told The Times Dispatch cor
respondent to-day he did not expect any
action to be taken IN matter of imreach-
ment further than postponement
"rhe Republicans are opposed to IN
vcstigation Of anything" he said. 'Iney
won't allow the rottenness IN Postoi1lcos
Department to be Investigated, and they
are net going TO allow the rottehhe So, o.
n judicial officer to be brought to light.
They arc afraid Of everything that mas
n tendency to make the public acquainted
with the official corruption going on IN
this country, and which has been goinS
on for years
The Republicans are moving heaven
and earth TO bring about adjournment
Of the session as soon as possible. lney
are desperately anxious to get away anu
It is believed that they will succeed IN N
=hrinping the session to an end by the 2oth
of AprIl, certainly by the LIST OF May.
,rhe Democrats arc not hurrying. They
want the Postoffice Department inYest.,-
gated and Representative Williams, SAID
fn-dav that he was specially DESTROYS
~ hoy,nc several bills Of Importance now
bending in the committees. reported ana an
Iassed. NO. +,,o+
Mr. Williams aaid his guess was th y,
Congress would adjourn soon after 1he
list Ct May. "a - e
Naws and CITY Sergeant Mlstcad, OF
mo snmo city, are here on business to-
day. rhey will remain until tomorrow row
night.