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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
SILVER WEDDING.
Mir. and Mrs. E. S. Jones Celebrate
 Interesting Event.

On the evening of December IS at Woodlawn, Mir and Mrs Edward S. Jones celebrated the twenty-ffth anniversary of their marriage vows. Only a few friends were presen,; but all who were present spent a most delightful evening. MT Jones, who is the general organizer of the Endowment Rank, was upon this occasion remembered by Charles F. s. Neal, president of the board of control, Endowment Rank of the supreme lodge, Knights of Pythias, who sent compliments ary to MT. and Mrs. Edward s. Jones, two elegant sets of heavy weight silver spoons They were of beautiful design, and exquisitely embellished. A letter from Mr. Neal in regard to the gift, was received. in which was conveyed beauti- ful sentiments appropriate to the oc- casion.
 MT. Jones in addition to his extensive outies as general organizer of the Endow- ment Rank, Knights of Pythias, is the editor of the Ensley Enterprise. He has many friends in the Birmingham district, and throughout the state. His wife is a daughter of the prominent lawyer Gen. John NJ. Bright of Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
BRIDGE CRASHES
 THROUGH THE ICE
THREE PERSONS ARE DROWNED AND FOUR OTHERS ARE lN- JURED BY SUDDEN COLLAPSE OF AN OLD BRIDGE.

Charleston, W. Va, December 15- Three persons are known to have been killed and four others seriously injured by the collapse of the suspension bridge across the Elk river, which connects East and West Charleston. At the time the bridge went down, there were six teams and six children on their way to school and number of other pedestrians on the structure. The briuse went down without warning, but number of those who were near the ends of the structure managed to reach land. Those who went down with the wreckage fel. a distance of forty feet Into the ice-covered wa ters of the river.
 The depth of the river at this point is variously estimated at from ten to twen- ty feet. When the iron and lumber wreckage struck the ice 1t broke into fragments and several of the victims were thrown into the water and swept under the ice further down the stream.
 The injured were first assisted to the shore and later a search was made for the dead bodies. The bodies of Mammie Hig- 5ihbpbhoA4lt <AHilt l1uIllpHTSy6 dIlu Olllt Gibbs were soon taken out and the search continued until nightfall but no others were found. The bridge was a single span, 800 feet in length, and was built in 1852 It has been known to be unsafe for some time, and heavy traffic was not allowed on It.
 The accident was caused by two cables on the northside slipping from their moor ing. When that side dropped, another cable on the down side of the stream snapped, the floor tilted and turned com pletely over. The dead:
 Mammie Higglubothom, aged Il years.
 Annie Humphreys, aged IT years.
 Ollie Gibbs, aged 15
 The injured: Zella Smith, aged IT, com pound fracture of elbow: William Holmes, colored driver cut and bruised; Henry Fielder, driver. serious internal injuries; Elma Tucker, aged 13 years, both arms and legs broken
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
BOXING IS KNOCKED
 OUT BY THE MAYOR
HARRISON OF CHICAGO WILL IN THE FUTURE INSIST ON STRICT OBSERVANCE OF LAW AGAINST THE SPORT.

Chicago, December 15.-The death blow to boxing in Chicago was administered today by Mayor Carter H. Harrison. To each club that has been conducting box ing contests of any kind. and to Chief of Police ONeal for enforcement, Mayor Harrison has sent copies of an opinion by Corporation Counsel Edgar P Tolman which will compel even the Chicago Ath- Ietic association to discontinue It's exhi- bitions.
 The corporation counsel was asked some time ago by the mayor for an opinion on the law governing boxing in Chicago, and the answer received today carried the law to such an extent that even MT. Harrison expressed surprise. Not only does the ccr- poration counsel maintain that prize -.ght- ing anywhere within the state is a fe- ony, and that witnesses are guilty of a misdemeanor, but he shows that by law where the elation of battle and the ex- altation of victory are the only induce ments for the boxers to perform before the public, such exhibitions are illegal where the public is invited to attend either by paying a fee or entering free of price:
 T have never realized to what lengths the law goes against boxing, said Mayor Harrison tonight, until I received the opinion of the law department today. l have sent copies of the opinion to all clubs which have been conducting boxing exhibitions, and have ordered the police to carry out the law. No favors will be shown to any of the clubs, no matter what the nature of the organizations may no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
Good Rules For All.

cap worn at rakish angle is no sure sign of a riotous disposition but some persons think 1t is. The better way is to take no chances, and if one Is willing to regulate his cap-and other things by good authority, he may profitably heed these rules which the president of a New England railroad company issued to his trainmen:
 Don't wear your cap over your ear.
 Don't wear your cap tilted down over your eyes.
 Don't wear your cap on the back of your head.
 Don't wear your cap askew.
 Wear 1t firm and square on the top of your head.
 Keep your shoes polished like a mir TOT.
 Wear linen collar and keep it clean. Wear a dark necktie. Grease your trousers
 Brush your clothes.
 Wear glad smile, and live up to 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
Mules of Mme. ReIane.

From the Twentieth Century Home.
 Business and acting do not absorb all of Mme. Rejane's activities. Paris knows her also as a philanthropist, one of the founders of an association for the dis tribution of happy hours. This associa- tion Is devoted to bringing sunshine in- to the hearts of the poor children of the French capital, and benefits at the prin- cipal theatres are given each year under Mime, Rejane's personal management.
 One of the most coveted prizes which Paris poor school children may obtain is drive in the actress's carriage, be- hind pair of blooded mules, Silvia and Sapho, at the end of the spring exami- nations. The drive falls to the child who passes with the highest honors.
 These mules are Mime. Rejane's par ticular pets. They were presented to her some years ago by the King C. Por- tugal, in whose stables they were bred She uses them almost daily when in Paris
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
Hood.punnabee Wedding.

At the residence of Mir. will Thomas at West End. MT. James ". Hood and Miss Sadie Dnnnabee were quietly mar ried Wednesday at 9 p. m. by the Rev. MT. bowling, pastor of the West End Methodist church Present were the im- mediate family of both parties some near relatives and few friends. there being sixty guests In all to wish the happy couple Gods speed and bright future
 Mr. and Mrs. Hood left at 1920 on a tour to New Orleans and other points. They will return home in about ten days and will reside in their beautiful home at Princeton. MT. Hood Is prominently con- nected with the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, where he has acted in the capacity of electrician for the past eight years Miss Dunnabee is a pretty and accomplished young lady, and is loved and highly esteemed by her many friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
ADJUSTMENTS
At the eilou.

"The Lighthouse by the Sea" is prov ing a popular play at the Bijou theatre this week and is being well patronized. The play has an interesting plot that is told in an effective, natural manner and the character drawing is pleasing. Caleb Gale, the lighthouse keeper, is an ad- mirabe figure, while the rustic Tom Cod, is also clever.
 The scenes in the play are exciting and each of the four acts is well staged. The electric effects used in the storm scene of the third act are very effee- tive. The drifting clouds roll of the ocean and intermittent flash of lightning is strikingly simulated. while the thunder crashes and the cries of the lighthouse defenders ring out above the roar of the storm.
 There will be the usual performance tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
RESULT OF OLD FEUD.
One Man Is Killed and Another Nor.
 tally Wounded.

Covington. Ga,, December 15.-At liar dy's crossroads in Jasper county, early today, J. M Parker was shot and killed by Jesse Hodges. Joseph Parker. aged IS. son of J. M Parker, secured his fa- thers pistol and sent two bullets through pronounced mortal, though he is still alive. The trouble grew out of an old feud
 Young Parker it is generally believed, will not be prosecuted for shooting Hodges. as it is generally held that he was justified in trying to aid his father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
ROOSEVELT GOES ID
 PRAYER MEETING AMakes4Short Talk on Spirit of
 Fellowship 'iNF0RMAL RECEPTION HELD President Says We Cannot Develop Our Civilization Unless Each Recognizes Ills Fellow
 \ Man as Brother.
 
'lNFORMAL RECEPTION HELD

Washington, December 15.-President Roosevelt attended the prayer meeting at the Grace Reformed church, of which ne IS member, tonigth, and at the con- eiusion of the service he made an address to the large congregation and held an informal reception. shaking hands with all present. Some time ago the President expressed to the Rev M. J. schick, the pastor his desire to meet his fellow mem bers of the church, and tonight was set for the occasion, the pastor sending out invitations to- all the members to be pres ent As a result, the edifice was filled to overflowfng The President arrived during the services, unattended, save by his colored valet. and took his seat in his pew. At the conclusion of the prayer service the pastor introduced the Pres ident who spoke as follows:
 "Dr. Schick, my friends and neighbors and fellow members of this church:
 '.As the doctor said. I first asked for this privilege and the doctor kindly ar- ranged that 1t should take place. I wanted to have the chance of saying to you how very greatly I have enjoyed meeting and worshipping with you Sunday after Sunday and how I have appreciated the companionship with you. When I was still governor. after had been elected vice president, the doctor wrote that this was the only reformed church in Wash ington and that he thought he could claim me as a parishoner. It has meant a great deal to be able to come here Sunday after Sunday and be with you, and especially for the reason touched upon by the~doctor in the few words which we have just listened to-for the sense of brotherhood.
 T think that any man who takes an interest in this great country of ours must realize that the one, all important necessity of our social. industrial and po- litica1 life. is the necessity of the realiza- tion of what brotherhood means. We can not develop our civilization at all, unless we put it on the basis of each recogniz- ing in his fellow man his brother. whose interest he must have at heart. No scheme of legislation, no kind of admin istration of the government will atone or can atone for the lack of fundamental quality of each being in very deed his brothers keeper. I do not mean to talk about 1t every seventh day, but to feel it in the intervening six days; to feel 1t oi, the part of the present employer with his employees on the part of the employe with their employer. Three-fourths, probably nine-tenths of the labor troubles that sometimes assume So ominous form would vanish if you could interest the people on eachsslde to approach the mat ter in the spirit of each striving to care for his fellows as he cares for himself"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16

employed. She finds the task easier and she gets $6 per week for her work, and is not dependent on piece work, but she, as we'll as the cigarette maker, is mem- Der of the union.
 Marvellous Dexterlty.
 If she is smart she can pack twenty five thousand cigarettes a day, but 1T she falls below eighteen to twenty thousand she loses her place. and another girl fills 1t, for there are ready and willing hands awaiting all vacancies in these over- crowded lines of industry where labor seeks capital continually.
 By far the better class of girls Is found in the packing and stamping de- partments. They are better looking, bet ter hammered and lack that uncouthness and semi-barbaric appearance of the for eign born Russian Hebrew. They are fairer, too, having better complexions and more refined manners, and are cleaner in appearance and more wholesome in as- pect.
 From the packers the boxes are taken to the label paster, and here the union gets its advertising. for every box has to be decorated with union label, pasted on by a union member, and finally in- spected by a union worker, before the small boxes are placed in the large ones that hold fifty and one hundred each One or two girls can label all the boxes packed in a day where the working force is about one hundred, and for this they get $5 a week-not from the union. how ever, but from the proprietor of the fac tory. That is a tax imposed on him by the union and from which he reaps nc benefit.
 Each box must bear a revenue stamp also, and boy is kept busy sticking these little coupons, representing Uncle sam's part of the profits on this article of luxury or necessity. of which hundreds and hundreds of millions are used.
 And why do the makers of cigarettes on the east side prefer hand to machine labor, you may ask. Simply because 1t is less expensive, there is no risk from possible Arrangement of machines, no cost for power and no rental or first expense of machines. Or, as one maker put It. with a shrug of the shoulders and an ele- vation of hands, palms up: Because il costs us cheaper ]"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
POLICE RELIEF ASSOCIATION.
Annual Election of Officers Took Place
 Yesterday.

The annual election of officers of the Birmingham Police Relief association was held yesterday, resulting as follows:
 G. w. Armstrong, president; J. D. Bryans. first vice president; J. NJ Byars second vice president; J. D. Todd. secre- tary (re-elected); Rush J. Givens treas urer. Board of directors D. P Brown Dan Maloney, T. J. Parkinson. w. H. Baker and John Burns; finance commit tee J. H. Bodeker, Capt J, s. Johnson and A. D. Brown.
 The association is in better condition than it has ever been before It has a large surplus in the bank. The treasurer was instructed to place $1500 in the sav- ings department to draw interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
FOR BIRMINGHAM.
Effort Being Made to Have Alpha Tau
 Omega Meet Here.

The local members of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity are making an effort to get the next convention of that frater- nity to come to Birmingham. and the Commercial club has taken up the mat ter and is strongly aiding the local mem- bers.
 Hugh Martin, who is the local represen- tative of the fraternity to the conven- tion to be held December 2s-30 in New York, has also been appointed represen- tative of the Commercial club. and will urge that the next convention come to Birmingham.
 If the convention can be secured 1t will bring about 400 college men to the city for three days. The Alpha Tau Omega ia strong in Birmingham. and the local members feel that they could entertain the convention elegantly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
Miss NuttaII Is Married,

Mexico City, December 15.--Miss Nadine Nuttall, daughter of the celebrated Mex ican archeaologist, Mrs. Zelia Nuttall, we'll known in archaeological circles in Europe and America, was married today. to Arthur Laughlin, a young English man. The wedding took place in the his toric house of Pedro deAlvarado, in Coy acan, now owned by Mrs. Nuttall Among the guests were American Ambassador Clayton, the Japanese minister, Russian secretary of legation. DeWallant, British Consul Jerome; Prof. Frederick Starr of Chicago University, Minister of Fomento, Gonzales Cosio and many others promi- nent in diplomatic and social circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
WooDLAWN COUNCIL MEETS.
City Engineer Instructed to Begin Sur
 vey on Sewerage System.

At a meeting of the Woodlawn city council last night the returns of last Sat urday's election on the s15000 bond issue to construct a sanitary sewerage system was cauvassed. The official results were 64 in favor of the issue and against.
 On motion the city engineer was in- structed to begin the survey preparatory to beginning the work on the sewers The bonds will be sold as soon as the en- gineer completes his work
 The matter of the Seaboard Air Line carrying out its contract relative to fix ing the approaches of the crossing and the new depot was referred to the mayor, with instructions to confer with the of fcials of the road and urge that the con- tract be carried out as early as 2rac- tical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
crazed By Drunken Spree.

Tampa. Fla, December 15.-Just recov- ering from a weeks spree Capt. John Flowers, a wealthy resident of Palma Sola, seized a shotgun and discharged the contents of one barrel into the face of his adopted son, James, aged IS, then fired the other barrel at John Ray, q neighbor. Realizing his rash deed. he went to his room and drained bottle of laudanum, from which he died. The sons injuries are believed to be fla tai. Ray was only slightly wounded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
DEMAND IS GROWING.
Many Vulcan Statuettes Are Belnq
 Sold--ls an Excellent Ornament.

The demand for the Vulcan statuettes Is growing every day, and the requests for them are coming in from all parts of the country. The miniature of the big iron man is an excellent ornament and people are purchasing the satuettes as souvenirs of the St. Louis exposition.
 A business man who has just returned to Birmingham from Washington stated yesterday that he found a number of people in the capitol who knew all about the big statue and who were anxious to get some of the miniatures He was ask ed to bring some of them to Washington with him when he returned there The statuettes are selling for si each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
A $5ooo DUDE.
1t Was a Restaurant, However, and 1t
 Changed Hands.

Jim Costellos filed in the circuit court yesterday, suit to recover s5OOO damages from J. Rich who does business in the name of the Colorado Loan company.
 Costellos says that Rich Illegally seized the fixtures in the Dude" restaurant at 120 North Twentieth street.
 Costellos wants the court to compel Rich to pay him for the crockery and spoons and knives and forks. and a dozen other things enumerated in the complaint
 Here is a list of the things mentioned in Costellos inventry: A cash register. an iron safe lunch counter, a lot of china ware, a lot of crockery ware lot of glass ware, lot of plated ware, lot of table ware. knives, forks, spoons, enc range, cooking utensils.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
AvoNDALE STREET FAIR. Knights of Pythias Have Secured the DreamIand Carnival Company.

The Avondale lodge Knights of Pythias will conduct a street carnival on Spring street in that town from December 19 to 2t inclusive. The lodge has secured the Dreamland Carnival company and prep arations are being made to make next week a gala one in Avondale. The Dream land company has twelve shows and a number of features
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
WILL PAY BPS PER TON.
Orders for Rails Are Placed By Penn
 sylvania.

Philadelphia, December t5.-Orders for the steel rail requirements of the Penn sylvania Railroad company for their lines east and west of Pittsburg for the year 1905 amounting to 1O2 TOO tons were placed today as follows:
 United States Steel Corporation, 55,50O; Lackawanna Steel company, 7000 tons Cambria Steel company. 20100 tons, and Pennsylvania Steel company, 90.1oO tons.
 The company will pay $2S a ton for the rails. The tonnage ordered is about one half of that ordered for this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
SECOND DAY OF CONFERENCE.
African Methodist Episcopal Church
 Preachers Make Report.

The second day of the North Alabama conference of the African Methodist Epis- copal Zion church, in session at "B:g" Zion church yesterday was devoted almost exclusively to hearing the reports of the pastors and presiding elders.
 The reports of the presiding elders showed that the church was making rapid progress in North Alabama.
 The sessions will continue in the morn ing and evening during the entire week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
sMueeLED GOODS SEIZED.
Rich Store of Goods Found on Cruiser
 San Francisco.

Newport News, Va, December 15.-Cus- toms officers at Old Point Comfort are reported to have seized on board the United States cruiser San Francisco a rich store of smuggled goods, including silks. cigars, china and ostrich feathers.
 The value of the goods seized cannot be ascertained, the officials declining to discuss the matter further than to admit that --.e confscation was made. The seiz- ure was effected just as the San Francis co was about to sail for Norfolk.
 The ship sailed for Norfolk today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
Interested In Indianapolis Southern.

Indianapolis, Ind, December 15.-It is announced that President Fish and Sec ond Vice President Harahan of the Illi- tions in the Indianapolis Southern rail way company, which is proposed to con meet this city with the coal fields. and has secured an entrance here. D. M. Parry is first vice president of the Indian apolis Southern.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
MoRee Appolnted co.Recelver.

Raleigh N. C., December 15.-V. F. Melee of New York today was appointed by Judge Purnell. co-receiver with W. J. Edwards of the Carolina Northern Railroad company of this state. The apr pointment was made on the petition of the Guaranty Trust company of Phiiadel- phia, trustee for the bond holders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
PERSONAL.

c. L. Teddy of Childersburg, is at the Morris.
 S. D. Harris, chief mailing clerk at the postoffice, attended the funeral of his mother in Atlanta yesterday He received a telegram Wednesday announc- ing that she was very III and would prob ably die, and he went to her bedside at once. She died Wednesday and the fu- neral was held yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

tThese marriage licenses were recorded yesterday in the probate court:
 Girdly Vines to Miss Jerusha Dabbs. Edgar A. Shelfer of Bessemer to Miss Annie B, Kennedy.
 William T. Ambler of Avondale to Miss Ellie Busby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
Mexican Budget for Ensuing Year.

Mexico City. December 15.-Finance Minister Limantour's budget for the en- suing year estimates the revenue at $ss,- 1o4O0O and expenses at S5,474O0o. The previous fiscal year showed the largest surplus on record, over ten million dol lars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
HEADACHES FROM COLDS

Laxative Bromo Quinine removes the cause. To get the genuine call for the full name and look for signature of E. w. GROVE 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16
Nominations Confirmed.

Washington December 15-The senate today confirmed the following nomina- tions: Consuls-George II. Moulton. Colo rado. at Georgetown, Demarrara, Guina; Jerome B. Peterson, New York, at Puerto Cabello, Venezuela; John B. Terry. New York, Port au Prince, Hayti, and Paul Nash, New Yor's, at Venice, Italy.
 Postmasters-Texas: Dallas, Herbert, Commerce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16

Take Piso's Cure for Consumption. It will cure your cough. All druggists. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16

B. T. Shaw & Son. undertakers. sl2 North Twentieth street Both phones g. 5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-16

GREEN 6 co, UNDERrAkERs.
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employed She finds the task easier and she gets $6 per week for her work, and is not dependent on piece work, but she, as well as the cigarette maker, is a mem- her of the union.