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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
JOCKEY CLUB RACES
 TO BE RUN AT NIGHT
Good Sport Promised at>Fair Grounds
 Thursday Evening-Electric Lights Will Illuminate the Track.

On Thursday night the first running races by electric light ever held in Bir- mingham will be run on the fair grounds track. The track, grandstand and the grounds have all been put in excellent condition and some good sport is expected
 Already a number of excellent horses have been sent here for the opening week and other strings are expected to follow in few days. About forty horses are stabled at the track. The races are to be under the auspices of the Birmingham Jockey club, which Is composed of a num- Der of business men of Birmingham.
 fifteen foot fence of dressed lumber has been built entirely around the track and the grand stand and the judges stand have been painted white and repaired. There will be reserved seats as well as general admission seats.
 Electric lights have been placed around the track so that the progress of the horses can be watched from the time the starter gives the word Cop until the last animal crosses the tape.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
SCHOOL BUILDING
 PLANS DISCUSSED
LOCATION OF GRAMMAR SCHOOL CONSIDERED BY JOINT COMMIT. TEE FROM BOARD OF EDucA. TON AND CITY COUNCIL.

The committee from the board of edu- cation and from the mayor and aldermen met yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the mayors office to consider the matter of the location of the two grammar schools that are to be erected, and to discuss plans for the three buildings.
 The full committee, composed of Mayor Drennen, Alderman Thach and Alderman Gray from the board of mayor and alder men and Messrs Lane and Eli P Smith from the board of education was present
 It had already been definitely decided that the South Highlands school should be placed in what is known as the Dren- nen park. but the matter of precise loca- ton in the park was not determined upon and awaits further examination of the ground by the committee
 The committee also deferred action upon a location of the Fourth ward school, pending further examination. motion was adopted that the committee should advertise for bids for site for this school location to be on some lot within the limits bounded by Eleventh and Four teenth avenues and Twenty-second and Twenty-sixth streets.
 In the matter of plans and specifications for tho High school building a committee consisting of the superintendent of schools, the principal of the High school and the city engineer was appointed to prepare prospectus on the subject to be used as a basis in arriving at a conclu- sion as to what is needed. The latter committee will take this matter up at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
NEGRO DRIVER IS
 SHOT AND KILLED
BUB RAY STOLE GRASSES AT OSS-SHEFFIELD MINES AND WATcHMAN FIRED ON HIM WITH BIRDSHOT.

Bub Ray, a negro driver for a junk wagon of Nose Lazarus, was shot and instantly killed by John Dodd. special watchman at upper Coalburg mines of the Sloss- Sheffield company, yesterday afternoon.
 The negro was caught in the act of stealing brasses from the engine room at the mine. The body was brought to Bir- mingham last night by Coroner Paris. who drove the two7horse team used by the negro twelve miles through the coun- try.
 George Hill, another negro who was on the wagon, stated to Coroner Paris that yesterday morning he and Bub were sent out by MT. Lazarus to get junk. He said that they drove in the neighborhood of the engine house, and that Bub told him to drive on up the road and come back so as not to attract attention. Bub crawled into window, stole about $50 worth of brass from the engine. completely stripped it, and then crawled back through the window.
 Hill states that when he drove back down the road Bub loaded the brass on the wagon and they started down the road They met the officers, who had learned of the theft and Bub started to run when MT. Dodd shot him with d load of bird shot. The brasses were re- covered
 N nile Coroner Paris was driving through the country with the team and the body of the negro lying in the bottom of the wagon covered up with sacks. number of little boys asked him to allow them to ride. He told them all right, and about a dozen piled into the wagon. When they were all comfortable he asked one of them to raise the sack, and that was the last of his passengers. They fell out of the wagon in all directions, and he was unable to get any of them back again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
EAST LAKE IMPROVEMENTS.
The Citizens Vote for a Bond Issue of
 $12,500.

By vote of 49 to the citizens of East Lake authorized the council to issue s12,5Oo worth of bonds for street Improvement. The election was extremely quiet owing to the lack of opposition to the measure
 The moyar and aldermen will meet in regular session next Tuesday night, Aug ust 23. for the purpose of canvassing the returns and taking steps to sell the bonds. As soon as the sale is negotiated work will be commenced on the proposed inn provement of the streets.
 Last winter the council recommended the issuance of sl3.500 worth of bonds to erect an electric light plant, but the ballot which had been prepared was de- clared illegal before the voting had pro- ceeded very far.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
SHOOT COMMENCES t
 AT g THIS MORNING
BEST GUNNERs IN THE COUNTRY ARE HERE FOR ANNUAL SHOOT OF THE BIRMINGHAM GUN CLUB.

The fifth annual shoot of the Birming- ham Gun club commences this morning at o'clock on the grounds of the club at Cleveland station on the Powderly car line.
 It is expected that about 10o shooters will take part in the two days tourna- ment, and this will include some of the best gunners in the world. All day yester- day shooters were arriving, but the ma jority did not come in until last night and early this morning.
 there will be ten events each day, and each event will be for twenty targets thrown at ? cents each. An entrance fes of s2 will be charged and there Is s15 add d money to each event
 Besides amateurs from all parts of tho south, there will be the professionals rep resenting the various gun companies aaa cartridge manufacturers. All of these mer have reputations as crack gun shots, and they are expected to finish the two days shoot with high scores
 There will be several amateurs on tn grounds who are able to shoot side by side with the professionals. and they will all enter into competition in the added events which take place after the regu- lar ovelts each day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
At East Lake.

A good vaudeville bill is presented this week at the Casino at East Lake and a large crowd witnessed the initial per formance last nlsnt. The Picolo Midgets occupied a prominent place on the bill. and these little people not only succeeded in entertaining those present, but they gave an excellent performance.
 There are several other numbers on the the bill. all of which seemed to please the audience There will be the usual matinees tomorrow and Saturday. and the regular nightly pei .o-mances for the re- mainder of the week. The bill should please
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
DEAD CHURCHMAN'S
 MEMORY IGNORED
POLICE COURT ADJoURNs OUT OF RESPECT TO THE LATE J.. HENRY WHALEY-REsoLUTIoN OF SORROW ADOPTED.

 Exercises were held yesterday morning in the police court in .honor of the memr ory of Policeman J. Henry whaley who died Friday night and the court ad- ;ourned as mark of respect. The exer- eises consisted of short talks by several attorneys who practice in the court, and three judges of the Birmingham courts. Resolutions were offered by commit- tee which was named by Judge Feagin, and they were spread on the tiocket. Re- marks were made by Chief Wier, Judge teagin, Judge s. l.. Weaver, Judges H. B Abernathy Attorney Jones and others. The resolutions passed were as follows: Whereas, by the providence of God our brother, J. Henry Whaley has been taken from, our midst in the full flush of early manhood, leaving Q widow and three small sons, and,
 Whereas, he was much beloved by the members of the police department and the citizens of Birmingham for his integrity of character, his kind gentle disposition and his courteous demeanor to all his as- sociates;
 Therefore, be 1t resolved, That we recog- nlze in him a patient, faithful and ef- hcient officer, a kind husband and af- feetionate father, and a man of sterling Integrity, worthy of the highest mead of pralse
 Be It further resolved. That we hereby tender our condolence and sympathy to the bereaved wife and children, and in- struct the chairman of this committee to furnish the family with a copy of these resolutions. and that copy be spread on the minutes of this court, and that the court adjourned out of respect.
 s. l.. WEAVER,
 J. K. RICHARDSON,
 H. B. ABERNATHY,
 w E. MURPHY,
 c. w. ARMSTRONG,
 Committed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Real estate transfers were filed in the probate court yesterday as follows: otterbein University to H. E. Klein, lots and 4. block FPS, Birmingham; considera- .ion $1200.
 Union Biblical Seminary to H. E. Klein. lots 5 and G. block 22s Birmingham; con sideration, $12o0
 East Birmingham Realty company 10 W. N. Crellin. block 30 A and block a1 A. East Birmingham; consideration. s5i25.
 L. M. Kumler to W. H. Haylen, lots 1 to 6. block 22s, Birmingham: consdera- ton s400O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
STATEMENT SHOWING COST
 OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

City Engineer Julian Kendrick has com pleted his statement of expenditures for public Improvements in this city for the year ending May s1, 1904
 Under the head of public improvements is included only that class of work done by the city which is of a permanent na- ture. and does not include buildings or lot purchases of any description whatever.
 Engineer Hendricks figures show that there was an expenditure during the year of Ne5,3oS.27 for sewers. sidewalks and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Camp Forrest.

Camp Forrest of Woodlawn held an in- teresting meeting on Saturday evening. The attendance was good. Major McRae was admitted to membership. The follow ing resolution was adopted; Resolved, That Camp Bedford Forrest approve the action of Camp Hardee in appropriating $500 to monument fund, and that we oppose the resembling of said action by Camp Hardee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16

street improvements. all of which was assessed against the property immediate ly benefited.
 Estimating the taxable values of real estate in Birmingham at s20. GOO GOO. and adding this sl65, sos 27 to the sum derived directly, to-wit. s2oO.OOO, and 1t is shown that the real estate owners alone are to bear the burden of sS65.s0 .27 for the year.
 The encouraging feature of this show ing Is that the city is making rapid ad- vancement in reaching a finished state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
BOY KILLS FATHER.
Then ReIoads Gun and Fires at Pros
 trate Body.

Plattsburg. Mo, August 15.-Lafayette Jones. wealthy farmer living fifteen miles west of here was shot and killed by his 15-year-old son, Hugh. Because he was not allowed to drive the family horse the boy lay in wait for his father and shot him as he passed.
 Young Jones, then reloaded the gun and fired again at the prostrate form of his father The boy was brought to this city and placed in jail tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16

President Maben of the sloss- Sheffield company said yesterday
 AThe mining situation is improving every day As I said at the beginning of the strike the furnace companies would require little time to get operations on non-union basis under way. We are making as good progress as we had an- ticipated and have every reason to feel satisfied with the outlook. The ratio of increase in the number of men at work is marked and within the next two or three weeks the coal output will be quite large"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

The following marriage licenses were Issued from the probate court yesterday: Dave whisenant of Birmingham to Miss Matte Whisenant-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16

If you want goods at less than half price attend the bankrupt sale at ll3 N. 19th street today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Operators Satisfied.

in Colorado and laid out according tc army regulations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Performance every night at the Casino at East Lake.
TAKE IT
GUARANTEE

to a good bank. Our long list of cus-
 toners, with years oi experience is a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Weather Report.


 Alabama: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday; slight to fresh soNth winds.
 Weather Report.
 Birmingham, Monday August b. The warm wave over the west has spread over all the country between the Mississippi river and the Rocky Noun tains and also over the southern states. It was particularly severe in South Da- kota where maximum temperatures reached 100 degrees. In the cotton belt the average maximum was 90 degrees and above, except in the Atlanta district where 1t was not so warm. The maxi mum at Birmingham was 90 degrees. There has been a slight decrease in rainfall in the south since Friday, though small amounts fell yesterday in North Carolina, Georgia, central Alabama, Ten nessee, Arkansas and Texas. The great est district average was in southern Geor- gia.
 Weather Conditions. Temperature and precipitation as report ed by the weather bureau for selected southern stations duri.g 24 hours ending a. m: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16

these emblems of love were all in vain. and not until this goodly hour in your presence, did l ever receive a token so pleasing to my heart a-~
 These roses, coming from your hands. may not bear much of intrinsic value, but their sweet aroma anu that which coines forth from these violets. Jasmines. car- nations and all shall ever dwell with me as a sweet reminder of the happiness of this occasion, made joyous by your pres ence in our midst"
 President Merricl stated that the conn mittee on credentials was not ready to make it's report. but would have 1t com pleted by ? o'clock in the afternoon The convention then adjourned until that time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
No a9
Saves ST

and probably more = Fels- Naptha saves half the labor of washing and half the wear on clothes Winter clothes besides.
 ysl.-Naptha Phlladelphia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Afternoon Session.

The convention met in executive session in the afternoon. None but delegates to the convention are allowed to attend these meetings No important actions were taken at this session as the committee on credentials was not able to make a full report. Several committees were ap- pointed and other routine mattersN were taken up.
 After this the reports of President Mer- rick Secretary Tilden and General Or. ganizer Spencer, ex-vice president of the American Federation of Labor, were sub mitted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16

of the satisfactory way in which our business Is conducted. The utmost consideration is shown to all our patrons. Ladies who wish to open check accounts will meet with much courtesy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
THE WEATHER

Washington. August 15.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday,; slight to fresh soNth winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-16
Report of President Merrlck.

ncpoFh or rFeSiucnt McTrlCks
 In the report of President Merrick he pointed out the progress of the associa- tion as a result of the new system inaug- urated In 1903. changing from the old per capita system to broad equalization plan for raising funds. At first the new plan was great impediment to the plum bers, but as soon as 1t had been in force for q short while and was fully under stood, 1t did more to build up the order ton of the convention was called to the hsavy expense of a national convention, and it was requested that they take up the matter as early as possible. He stated that the abolition of the helpers in the shop was of greater importance to the plumbers than the increase In wages, and that they take active steps to establish a proper apprenticeship system. He eau toned the delegates to take care not to become involved in strikes and lock-outs. He stated that this could be avoided by oonferring with employers or by sub hitting the matter to arbitration. MT. Merrics made a number of other rscoir- mendations of less importance The re- port was loudly applauded.
 Secretary Treasurer L. W. Tilden then made financial report of the organiza- ton for the year 1908 as follows:
 Total recepts.....,... ... ... ...... .ts0f. .724.4 Total expenditures..... ...... .... 11.21.7k Balance on hand January 1. 1so4.t so.tz.4
 General Organizer W. J. Spencer mad4 a lengthy report, dealing with the deplor- rule e ndition existing in New York. th< international assessments, and the pArt4 of the constitution that should ba changed. Mir. spencer's address was alss well received.
 Meeting Last Night
 Last night about s:15 o'clock there wna regular meeting of the Birmingham Los cal, No sl held in the city hall. After the meeting refreshments were served in the hai to all the members of the cons venton. here was plenty to eat and drink. and the members were having q jolly time until late hour last night. E,
 The convention will hold a session thia morning al o'clock. and some very im> portant matters will be discussed. Tha delegates are asked to be In the hall a1A promptly az possible,
 Fifty or more of the visiting delegates were taken up in the belfry of the city hall Y. stei day in order that they might get a good view of the city. All wers astounded at the size of the town. and the number of fine buildings.
Evening journal., 1904-01-08
ABOUT
BOULEVARD SAND PIT.
Fear That When the Thaw
Comes Sidewalks Will
Cave In

There has been great deal Of COM
plaint regarding the condition Of a piece
of ground bordering On the Boulevard be-
tween Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets
on the south side. Owners Of the ground
have been using it as a sand pit and took
hundreds Of loads of sand out OF it during
the past season.
This sand has been taken out just whore
the sidewalk should be laid leaving an ex-
cavatou from 10 10 u feet deep. The
frosts Of this winter have caused the sides
TO cave in until il has reached point
a foot or two from the curb. This will
probably cave in with the next thaw un-
less protected.
AS there is a sidewalk along the entire
side Of the Boulevard with the exception
of this square, strangers passing along
there after night run. the risk of falling
in the excavation and being badly in
jurel
It IS held that the city authorities should
SEQ that guards are put around the hole
and tho excavation filed before some one
is injured. The residents OF that vicinity
would like the repairs made at once.
Some citizens are wondering If the peo-
pie who are disposing Of this sand viii so
under the bed OF the road if allowed
Evening journal., 1904-01-08
BED OF STONE ALREADY
ON ELSMERE ROAD

Many farmers who use the Elsmere
road say that there is a fine bed of
stone already on the road, as it was
previously covered with crushed stone.
They are now inquiring if this stone
will be used in building the new high
way.
A number Of persons have expressed
the opinion that the contractors should
make some allowance for stone already
there and it ought to save the county
several thousand dollars.
Some farmers do not seem to see
the necessity of tearing up all the
road as they think at least a mile OF
two could be repaired. There are
some bad places in this road, but other
sections are in good condition. These
men however say they are not experts
and they suppose the Levy Court
knows what it is doing.
Evening journal., 1904-01-08
Fixtures
BOSTON ONE PRICE CT L0OTH|NG HOUSE,
2l3 MARKET STREET.
Open Evenings During
POTATOES

They're good ones-9oc a bushel for
white and so and 6oc for sweet per
basket
Then we have everything else in sea-
Tomatoes, for instance, luscious, at
Ioc per can. Apples are scarce this year,
the really good kind, but we have some
fine ones at 25c u peck They're just
right for 'the kind Of pies that mother
used to make
We make a point OF attending to
orders promptly. You car use the tele-
phone, d. & a. 6I6 Delmarvia 424, and
be just as certain of getting perfect salts
faction as if you came to our store your
self. That's something to remember.
Evening journal., 1904-01-08

Lebanon. Jan. S.-Manager Kelchner
has completed the makeup of the
Lebanon club, with he says viii be
second to none in the Tri-Sta Asso-
citation next season. He has signed
thirteen men. as follows; Catcher,
Harry Tate Arthur Miller; pitchers,
Frank Morrissey, Harvey Livingston,
Charles Stecher. pete" Loos; first
baseman, Joseph Macdonald; second
baseman. Bid" Young, ShortstOp,
Dick Smith; third baseman Albert
Mauch; outfielders, William Thomas,
George Foulk, Harry Tate, Edward
Pleiss.
Evening journal., 1904-01-08
PROMPT DELIVERY.

The memory OF the poet Shelley was re-
Gently honored at Viareggio. Italy, where
his body was washed ashore and burned in
thop rcsence OF Byron and Leigh Hunt.
Gabriel DAnnunzio. tho gifted Italian
novelist delivered an address.
Evening journal., 1904-01-08
LoSI AND FOUND

WHEN YOU lose something The Even
ing Journal will be glad to help you
find it. or it Will hunt an owner Tor any
thing YOU End. Hall a cent word. q
Evening journal., 1904-01-08
FOR EXCHANGE

a FAIR Exchange can be made through
the classified ad column Of The
Evening Journal Just tell what you
have and what you want. Hall a cent a
word. Il
Evening journal., 1904-01-08

A graved igger in Holland claims to have
buried $1,000 people.
Evening journal., 1904-01-08
EOR REM.

FOR RENT-Farm of about $50 acres,
nearly all ullable land, near New
ark. Del. Apply To- George A. Elliott,
Equitable Building, Wilmington. d5o-if
FOR Furnished rooms No
7o4H Marke, 81 If
Evening journal., 1904-01-08

Advertise IN the Evening Journal.
Evening journal., 1904-01-08

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS
WATER RENTS are due and payable
ia January. a discount of 1914 per cent.
will be allowed on all non-meter bills paid
iuring January. The office Of the depart
ment will be open dsslly from a. m. TO
4 p. M. and every evening except Satur-
day from to 2, for the accommodation
of the general public. The office viii be
open daily except Sa sirday from TO 6
y. M, for the special accommodation OF
Real Estate Agents. Trust Companies
and others having long lists Of properties.
Ofhce s. Z. Cor. Sixth and king streets.
T. A. LEISEN,
ian5-m. f-ti2q Chief Engineer.
Evening journal., 1904-01-08
BOARDING

BOARD WANTED--In private family,
by two gentlemen. Within ten
minutes Of P, B. s. W. Station. Address
l7s, The Evening Journal Office. i6-at
YOU can get board quickly by aSivertis-
ing in this column. Half a cent a
word II
Evening journal., 1904-01-08
EXTRA ATTRACTION

The Cuban Wonder, the Champion
Middle Weight Wrestler will appear at
every performance: meeting all comers.
S75. 90 to any one he cannot throw in IS
minutes. ian6-3t.
Evening journal., 1904-01-08
lRIank Books Eor 1eo4.
Lebsnon Toam Made Up.

Mercantile Printing Co. 911 Market st.
All kinds-reasonable prices.
Evening journal., 1904-01-08
NEW BJoU THEATRE,
seNenth and shIhlev streets.

Thursday, Friday, saturday. Matinee
Daily. The Seasons Sensation.
FADs ana FOLLIEs BURLEsQUERs.
20 Handsome Ladies. 10 Comedians.
Handsome costumes, electrical effects,
and. scenery. THE Famous seeley Din
ner.' with Murphey and Nolan.
Evening journal., 1904-01-08
REAL ESTATE

FARMS FOR .SALEecentral New
Jersey Farms, any Size you want.
Send tor list "A. W. Dresser, Burling-
ton, n. ]. n74-7m
Evening journal., 1904-01-08

5000 Boys Overcoats s.. 80
500 Boys Overcoats 4 90
400 Boys Overcoats 5 20
$50 Boys Overcoats $50
a-so Boys overcoats 200
Evening journal., 1904-01-08
Hats, Furnishings. HaberdaShery PantaIOOn'

$500 Pautaloous $3.50
500 PantalooAs 400
. 90 Pantaloous $40
800 Pantaloons 40
200 Pantaloons LOO
100 Pantaloons 80
Evening journal., 1904-01-08

$500 Boys Suits $500
400 Boys Suits $40
; so Boys Suits $50
$50 Boys Suits 400
200 Boys Suits 100
$50 Boys Suits I.2o
Evening journal., 1904-01-08

So. so Knit Jackets $3.50
s.5o Knit Jackets 400
200 Kit Jackets 100
$50 Knit Jackets I.2o