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The Minneapolis journal., 1904-07-29

EDWARD L. MoGR0RY,
Temple Court.
81, 1916.
Nine-roo1n house, arranged for two families,
rented for s240 per year. Corner lot on It'll
st. near Riverside park. Has cistern, fine
cellar, we'll. and all improvements in street
and paid for. Cash only at above price.
Must be sold.
$2,7OO.
First-class east-front ten-room house on
10th av S and Both st, finished in hardwood,
good basement. furnace. stone walks, screens,
storm SASH stable. lots of trees and a lot
46x12s. Will consider part cash, even at
above price.
Here Is a bargain in the incest little seven
room house to be found; No. 3612 Stevens
av; good location, stone walks, city water,
steam heater and everything in tiptop shape.
$3.50.
Ten-r0Om house on 2Tth st and 18th aY S,
that cannot be built for the price asked; Is
arranged at present for two families; always
rented for $50 a month. This location is 80
good that no mistake could be made by taking
this on as an investment.
$780,
This seven-room hQuse. No. 212S 26th av n,
has city water. screens. storm sash. fine trees,
good yard. ETC.. within half block of Goth
nv car. Always rented for S120 per year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
"Prince of Pilsen."

Henry w. Sayage's prince of Pilsen"
at the Jefferson tonight the musical
comedy success by Frank Pixley and Gus
tave Luders, is surprising the best re-
cords of Mr.. savage's king Dodo' and
Sultan of Sulu.'
The production is new in costumes,
which are rich. and made more beautiful
as a. whole than ever before. In fact,
the costumers, themselves, admit that
the piece is much handsomer In dress
on tour than 1t was in New York or Bos-
ton, and Chicago confirmed 1t immedi-
ately on the reopening, August l. 1t was
further said that the cast altogether is
strengthened Miss Trixie Friganza
makes the most of the leading part of
Mrs Madison Croker. the bewitching
widow, of any one who has ever appeared
in It. And Jess Dandy. as Hans Wagner.
gives the part new and spirited attrac-
ton
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
NEW DAILY APPEARS.
The Evening Sentinel Is Well Sup
ported in New Decatur.

New Decatur, January 5.-(Special)-
The Evening Sentinel, daily paper which
has just been launched here, made It's
first appearance yesterday afternoon.
1t is a six column, four page paper and
is full of local and telegraphic news. 1t Is
also we'll patronized in advertisements
by the business men of the two Decaturs.
The politics of the paper will be demo-
cratic. l.. A. Watson, at one time with
the Birmingham Age-Herald, is the prime
mover in the enterprise and is in editorial
charge.
The Decaturs have not had a daily
paper for a number of years.
A. J. Brown, one of the oldest and most
highly respected citizens of this part of
Alabama, died at his home in West Deca-
tur after long illness with dyspepsia.
The funeral took place In Oak Hill GEM
etery this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Mr.. Brown was native of New York.
but has lived here ever since the civil
war
The election on the stock law held In
this county resulted as follows: The
stock law carried in the following pre-
cincts Apple Grove, Lawrence Cove,
Nuns Mill, and Falkvile. The stock law
was defeated at Lacon.
Under the provisions OF the new consti-
tuition all cities of 5000 population or more
will have to enforce this stock law with
out an election. New Decatur comes UNI
der this head and as result the law will
have to be enforced here Heretofore
stock of all kinds, except hogs has been
running at large in this city.
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ffY Dear fDnt KATE.
/ must tell you the good news. Right
atter receiving your letter, the day before
rev Years started in with new resolu-
tons OF, che first of the year. I wrote to
DIR 3 v. Pierce, at Buffalo. ". ", as you
ircqpeste6 me to do. ! gave him all my
symptoms which were that I was tired
SO tired-a,i the time and did not care to
go anywhere, depressed and sad and all
ambition gene, backache aud a dragged-out
Feeling, couit not sleep, lipbs feeling sore
rad aching. followed the doctors advice,
lvvhict he went to considerable pains to
make plain 20 ruc--to rest every day-a nap
after lruch--complete observation-disclosures
;repose of mind, try not to worry, get as
'.,Iuci outdoor air as possible, and prac-
tee long deep breathing, expanding the
lungs. Thea for g utcxine tonic, DR.. Pierce's
savositc Prescription, coupled with wash
llc told me Of. I must say that after follow
lag his advice for four months feel per
fectl7 cured and like new woman.
: yours additionally, JEWEL.
. Letters Eks the above ere not unusual.
Mrs. Kocasan, oss31 Grant Ave-, schenectady,
=. T., says III continued with the medicine
'uati had taken Ave- bottles, also two vtals Of
rays y.crr1meld Or. Picrcc's medicines to my
fsteres waea they Ere not weil.p
NY dcs9h.e- "a Ia quite good health, thanks
- DR.. risxx,s racdiclnea. Ny wishes are that
81 who a-a a<dic.cd viii Try them and zee what
'sssoa cav p dere. 70: the sick,r wrttes Mrs.
Elizabeth stcce-,u. Of Rochester. Ind.
.sead 81 ouc.cert st=,nps to Dr. R. v.
.-s-c, 9utfalo. =. y, for hin Common
90
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
LIVED IN TUSCALOOSA.
General Longstreet Attended School
There a Number of Years.

Tuscaloosa, January 5.-(Special lit is
not generally known that General James
Longstreet, whose death occurred at
Gainesville, Georgia, Saturday, was a
number of years ago a resident of Tusca-
loosa His mother was widow, and re-
sided in Tuscaloosa with her son, who at
tended school here, and it is very proba-
BILE that it was from Tuscaloosa that he
received his appointment to West Point
Mr. and Mrs Frank B. Clements have
returned from their wedding journey, and
are at home with Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Me-
Cormick on Greensboro avenue. Mrs.
Clements was formerly Miss Lorna Will
son of Birmingham. and is gladly well
coined to Tuscaloosa.
Herman Chuck, one of Tuscaloosas old
est citizens and most prosperous mer-
chants, was taken critically i'll at II
O'clock last evening, at his home on
Seventh street. Several physicians have
been In attendance and pronounce his
sudden illness due to kidney trouble.
The second term of the Alabama Cen
trail Female college opened this morning
under most fattering auspices, several
new pupils having been added to both
boarding and day departments. The
Central college is one of the most pro-
gressive female institutions in the state,
each term showing decided advances over
the previous ones.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
CONWAY GIVEN
POST APPOINTMENT
LADIES OF HUNTSVILLE WANT TO
ESTABLISH A CITY AND COUNTY
r .sPITAL, AND CONFER WITH
MEDICAL SOCIETY.

Huntsville, January 5.-(Special.) 1.-the
Madison County Medical society held its
annual election yesterday afternoon, and
the following officers were chosen; ]. e.
Dryer, president; Edgar Rand, vice pres
ident T. Lacy Mastin secretary and
treasurer; DR.. W. C. Wheeler, county
health officer; T. E. Dryer, member of
the board of censors; B. E. Graham,
monitor.
DR.. Wheeler reported that the smallpox
situation here is much improved and that
during the past ten days twenty-five pa
tients have been discharged from the pest
house. Many others will be released this
weelz.
Mesdames Humes and Hunt appeared
before the society for it's endorsement of
a project to establish city and county
hospital and, on motion, a committee
was appointed to assist the ladies in the
work.
Frank r. Conway, editor of the Hunts
vile Republican, has received an appoint
ment to the office of deputy collector of
the port of Mobile. Mr.. Conway is one
of the most prominent republicans in this
part of the state, and Is chairman of the
Eighth district republican executive COM
mittee He will continue to edit the Re-
publican.
The North Alabama Poultry and Pet
Stock association opened its fifth annual
exhibition in this city today. The ex-
hibition Is better than ever before, and
there are more exhibits covering wider
range of territory than formerly
AL Blackman, a clothing dealer, made
an assignment yesterday afternoon, NAM
ing Abe Wise as assignee. Blackman's
liabilities are 5000. and his assets amount
to $1,000.
Drilling of the third well of the New
York Alabama Oil company began this
morning, a mile from Halle Green, where
a large quantity of natural gas was found
in the second well of the company. Gas
from the second well is being used to run
machinery for drilling the third.
Miss Maggie L. Miller and Mr.. John
G. Grimmett were married Sunday after
noon at the home of Mr.. Press Miller
brother of the bride. Rev. II. e. Rice,
pastor of the Dallas Avenue Baptist
church of this city performed the cere-
mony.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
AT the Bijou.

The popular favorites. Dunno Har-
Ian Musical Comedy company, were greet
ed by two large audiences at yesterdays
matinee and last night at the Biiou. The
boys on the streets have begun whistling
some of the tuneful airs. Little Chip.
Mary Marble and Otis Harlan are very
much in evidence throughout the piece.
The sale of seats. running through the
entire week Indicate audiences for every
performance.
The usual performance will be given
Saturday night This company created a
marvellous record in Atlanta last week,
turning people away at every perform
ance during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
HIGHWAY ROBBERY CHARGE.
Negro Was Bound Over to the Criminal
Court.

Jack Hawkins, a negro, was yesterday
bound over to the criminal court by
Judge Feagin on a charge of highway
robbery. He was not allowed to make
bond as highway robbery is a capital
crime.
The negro was arrested last Sunday
night by Policemen Baker and Disheroon
on a charge Of holding up and robbing
another negro. Robert Joiner, of s25. The
negro was held up and robbed of s25
last Saturday night at Thirty-third
street and Fifth avenue as he was on his
way home He reported the matter TO
the police and the arrest followed at
once.
The negro highwayman was positively
identified by Joiner, and In court yes
terday he swore that the negro under ar
rest was the one who held him up and
Ribbed him.
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The many friends of Alderman J. M.
Poole will regret to hear that he is con-
fined to his room with an attack of pneu-
monia.
Miss Alma Seay is spending the week
with relatives in Fernbank
The Woman's Christian Temperance
union will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2 30
o'clock at the residence of Mrs. e. w.
Younge
The Ladies' Aid Society of the First
Presbyterian church has elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year: Mrs.
William jenkins. president; Mrs. w. w.
Wolf, vice-president; Miss Bessie Wolf
treasurer
w. A. Walker, chief carpenter at the
state prison, is confined to his room by
sickness 1t is thought that he is threat
ened with pneumonia.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
"When Kniehthood Was In Flower

There are some plays, like books. that
one never grows tired of; foremost among
these plays is Paul Kester's dramatiza-
tion of Charles Majors delightful ro-
nance of chvalry, when Knighthood
Was in Flower" which will be the at
traction at the Jefferson theater next Sat
urday matinee and night. In its acting
form. prepared for the stage by Paul
Kester, 1t blazed another broad pathway
of artistic and financial success To Julia
Marlowe, who originated the role of Mary
Tudor, 1t gave lasting historic fame. Ros-
ellie Knott is now found in the role OF
Mary Tudor, and, it is said, that she up
holds the character with such dignity and
success as to make 1t almost companion
picture to the famous original.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
MINERS SEND $500
FOR VULCAN FUND
CHECK FOR THAT AMOUNT WAS
RECEIVED BY PRESIDENT JACK
SON OF THE COMMERCIAL CLUB
YESTERDAY-THE LETTERS.

President Fred M. Jackson OF the COM
mercial club yesterday morning received
check for $500 from the United Mine
Workers of Alabama District No. 20. The
money is the contribution of that organ
ization to the Worlds Fair exhibit fund.
The letter from Secretary Treasurer j.
l.. Clemo. and the reply of Mr.. Jackson
are as follows:
Mr.. f. NJ. Jackson, Chairman of the Com
mercial Club, City:
Dear Sir-Pursuant to resolution adopt
ed at the convention, l herewith enclose
you check to the amount of Five Hun
dred (S500.OO Dollars, as a donation from
the United Mine Workers of America Of
this district to help In the erection of
Vulcan for the Alabama exhibit at st.
Louis Worlds Fair.
Birmingham, Ala, January q 1904.
Wishing you all possible success in
you gallant efforts to promote industrial
welfare of this district, l am
Yours very truly,
j. l.. CLEMO,
acknowledgements
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OPENING OF
JESSE FRENCH co.
FLOWERS AND MUSIC AND MlRTH
REIGNED SUPREME-A LARGE
CROWD PRESENT.

The Jesse French Piano and Organ
company celebrated its removal into new
quarters yesterday by reception to its
friends. The building at 2O1S Second ave-
nue. has been completely overhauled and
has been transformed into one of the
handsomest in the city. No expense has
been spared to make it complete in every
detail. The stream of visitors yesterday
and last night attested the appreciation
of the public to the efforts of this popu-
lar house to excel in everything Mana
ger Holcombe and his corps of assistants
were kept busy showing the throngs of
people through the house, while CAL
mans orchestra furnished inspiring
music.
There are three stories, the first for
the sales room where all their makes
of pianos are on exhibit. On the second
floor are the offices, and the suite OF
rooms, one for each make of piano. On
the third floor are the organs.
W. NJ Lindsay decorated the entire
building and it was done with his usual
skill
Handsome calanders and souvlners were
given to each visitor.
The opening has caused much favorable
comment and Manager Holcombe is to
be congratulated upon the success Of his
labors.
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TAXES SHOW VERY
GREAT INCREASE
REAL AND PERSONAL coLLEc-
TloNs FOR DECEMBER, 1908, Ex-
cEEDED THOSE OF THE YEAR
PREVIOUS BY $500.

Ensley, January 5.-fSpecial) THE city
tax books show that great strides have
been made in the Steel City in the amount
of real and personal taxes collected dur
ing the year 1909
The amount collected during the month
Of December exceeded the amount col
lected for December of 1902 by $1,000. The
books show that $1,000 was collected dur
ing the month of December, against
$500 collected from the same source dur
ing the month of December, 1902.
The amount of taxes collected from
real and personal property owners dur
ing the year of 1903 was $780, which is a
considerable increase over the year 1902.
No Change In Strike Situation.
Nothing new has developed today con-
corning the refusal of the boiler makers
of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
company yesterday to go to work on a
Is per cent reduction of their wages. A
number of the boiler makers say that
they will not submit to any reduction
whatever in their wages.
Bishop to Be In Ensley.
Tomorrow night at st. Johns Episco-
pal church the Right Rev. Charles w.
Beckwith. bishop of the Diocese of Ala
bama, will administer the rite of confirm
alton on a number of candidates.
Concert Success.
The Epworth league of the Wylam
Methodist church gave a successful con-
cert tonight. The following excellent
programme was rendered.
Discussion: Subject, Henry w. Long
fellow Prof. I. r. Walker.
Scripture.
Lesson.
Prayer.
sketch of Longfellows Life"-Ellis
Farrow.
Reading-Mss Agness Davidson.
Reading-Mrs. Sarah Miller
Reading-Miss Marie Bradley.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. T. r. Walker
Reading-Mss Annie Balm.
Reading-Miss Annie Burrows.
Violin Solo-Miss Vena Johnston.
Reading-Mr. Sug Hilton.
Song-League.
Prayer.
Benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
NEW INDUSTRY STARTING.
Eclipse Rolling Mill and Manufacturing
Company Lets a Contract.

The Eclipse Rolling MIL and Manufac-
turing company has let contract for
the erection of its plant at East Blrming-
ham. When completed 1t will have cost
about s35,0O0 and will turn out finished
products.
The plant will be completed in about
two months. 1t will make special designs
in metals, as well as harness buckles,
wrought iron and steel washers, wrought
goods for foundry use and tap and set
screws A speciality will be made Of gal
vanizing. The rolling mill part is mere
ly for turning out rought material to
be used In the plant The officers of tho
company are:
President. w. II. Graham; Vice Pres
ident. e. r. Rowley; Secretary Treas
urer. John ]. Wirth; General Manager,
T. j. Rowley.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
NEGRO SCHOOL OPENED.
New Institution viii Be Supported BY
American Missionary Society.

Florence, January 5.-(Special. 1.-The
new negro school built by the American
Missionary association, was opened here
this morning. The building, which is
handsome brick veneered structure was
erected at a cost of $4,000. Four teachers
are employed now, and two more will be
added later.
The school will be supported entirely by
the American Missionary association.
Josephus Darby died this morning, at
the home of his daughter, Miss Fannie
Darby, in the 18th year of his age The
deceased was born in this county, and
was, up to several years ago, one of the
substantial farmers of the section He
leaves four children. II. S., William and
Miss Fannie Darby of this city, and
James Darby Of Texas. The remains
were inferred this afternoon, at A o'clock.
from the residence.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
APPOINTED U. s. COMMISSIONER.
e. M. Lewis of Admission Is Sworn In
for Office.

Admission, January 5. = 0speciaL)-E.
NJ. Lewis, chairman Of the republican
executive committee of Calhoun county
and a member Of the city council Of An
niston. was appointed and sworn in today
as United States commissioner to be To-
Gated at Admission.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
ARRANGING FOR
FIREMAN'S BAZAAR
MASS MEETING OF PRATT CITY
CITIZENS WAS HELD LAST
NIGHT TO PLAN FOR THE COM.
ING EVENT.

Pratt City, January Especial -Com-
mittees from the volunteer fire depart
ment and the citizens met tonight in the
city hall for the purpose of arranging for
the freman's bazaar that will be held at
the city hall from the 18th to the 18th of
this month, inclusive.
A large crowd was present The meet
ing was enthusiastic. From present pros
poets the bazaar promises to eclipse any
thing of its kind ever held in Pratt City.
The bazaar will have many features.
The voting contests for the most popu-
lar mine boss, the most popular young
lady and the one between the fire chiefs
of Pratt City and Ensley will be among
the interesting features that have been
arranged
City Hall Being Repaired.
The stairs leading fS,m the first to the
second floor of the city hall are being torn
away and new ones built in their place.
The entrance to the stairs will be from
the sidewalk on Fourth street instead of
in the court room as heretofore. An
office is being made for the chief of police
on the first floor of the hall.
Woodmen Install Officers.
Palmetto Camp, No. 81. of the Wood
men of the World held an interesting and
largely attended meeting last night, at
which the officers who have been elected
for the ensuing year were installed. They
were w A. Chicester. commander; H. w.
Gray, advisory lieutenant; j. T. Bell. Sr.,
banker; Robert Franklin Waterman; W.
T. Shields, sentinel; G. w. Taylor, man.
ager.
Sovereign MeGill of Bessemer and sew
eral other grand officers were present.
After the business had been disposed of
those present enjoyed a smoker
The lodge is in excellent condition and
has 235 members enrolled.
Knights of Honor Enjoy Banquet.
The knights of Honor met in their hall
tonight with a large attendance Severa!
officers from other lodges in the district
We're present. After the newly elected
officers for the ensuing year had been
installed all present repaired to Trehern's
cafe, where they enjoyed an elaborate
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
Merchant Shoots a Negro.

Athens, January 5.-(Special Mr..
Holmes, a merchant at Belemina, shot
a negro three times at that place this
afternoon, killing him. He left for
Huntsville on the eastbound train.
The news came by telephone to the
sheriff of this place. No details are
given. Bellemina is In the south part Of
the county. Mr.. Holmes came from
South Alabama a few years ago and
had been conducting a large mercantile
business there since. He stands high in
the community and 1t is presumed that
the killing was forced.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
Answer Has Been Prepared.

Washington, January 5.-The state de-
partments answer to General Reyes
formal note setting forth Colombia's al
legged grievances, has been prepared at
the department, according to Secretary
Hays Instructions, and the draft mem
orandum is now in Mr. Hays hands for
final consideration and revision. 1t will
be transmitted in a few days to General
Reyes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
Case of Smallpox.

Paint Rock. January ESPECIAL. John
Andrews, a young man who recently re-
turned home from Birmingham. has de-
veloped a genuine case Of smallpox.
The authorities have not taken any
steps so far to prevent the spread of the
disease, and many more cases are likely
to follow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06

1.-THE Eternal City" drew two large audi
ences yesterday at the Jefferson theater
and both times it was enthusiastically re-
ceived. The play is one of the best that
this season has brought forth.
At the matinee yesterday, the crowd
was particularly large, and was composed
mostly of women. The play was so strong
that 1t brought tears to the eyes of many.
The engagement closed last night
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
Social and Personal.

The Odd Fellows will meet in their hall
tomorrow night and hold a private in
stallation of officers for the ensuing
year.
Mrs. r. w. Russell has returned home
from visit to st. Antonio, Tex.
Mrs. s. WEIGH and Miss Mollie WEIGH
of Admission are the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs John M. Benge at Wylam.
The Rebecoa lodge will hold public
installation of officers at its hall next
Monday night.
A. j. Rowen has returned after a
pleasant visit to St. Clair county.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-01-06
WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points In Florida, Nassau
and Cuba.

Southern railway will have on sale daily
until April 30. round trip winter excursion
tickets TO principal resorts in Florida,
Nassau and Cuba, at greatly reduced
rates. Final limit May 81. 1904. Through
Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to
.Uinter Homes in Summer Lands."
For reservation, detailed Information.
etc. apply passenger office Morris hotel
building Telephone GIT.
J. G. LUSK.
11-16-tf District Passenger Agent,
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Kersand's Ministries.

Billy Kersands and his Georgia Min
strels will be at the jefferson theater next
Friday matinee and night, and all lovers
of genuine colored minstrelsy Will be as
sured a good show, for the name Of Billy
Kersands is sufficient guarantee of all
that is good in this line.