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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
MIR. PURIFOY ASKS
 A HARD QUESTION
GAN A MAN WHO HAS BEEN AWAY FROM A WARD ONLY A MONTH BE REGISTERED IN EITHER WARD?

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 An elector, duly registered under the state election laws, and who has paid lis poll taxes within the time required by law, resided in the Eighth ward for enc year immediately preceding Septem- Der 28 last, on which date he removed to the Ninth ward. Today he applied to the registrar in the Ninth ward for registra- ton in order to qualify to participate in the coming city primary. The registrar declines to registrar him on the ground that he has not lived in the Ninth ward for three months. ae then makes appli- cation to the registrar in the Eighth ward for registration. This registrar Is not sat- isfied that the applicant Is qualified to be registered in the Eighth ward, on the ground that he has removed from that ward, and asks for time to investigate the question.
 As this is a question concerning which ether registrars may be In doubt, you will TO doubt confer favor on the voters by publishing this query in order that 1t may bo fully investigated en~ settled be- fore the time for registration expires
 F. M. PURIFOY.
 Birmingham, October 15, 1904.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
DEKALB COUNTY IS
 SURE DEMOCRATIC
JUDGE s. L. WEAVER RETURNS
 FROM SPEAKING TOUR AND RE-
 PORTS MUCH CONFUSION ON ACCOUNT OF LUSk BILL.

Judge s. L. Weaver returned yesterday from DeKalb county, where he has been speaking several days In the interest of the state and national tickets. He spoke five times, at Lathemville, Wrights s Store, Eyffee, Lydia and Geraldine.
 Judge Weaver states that he believes the state and national tickets will both go through, as many republicans in De- Kalb will vote the democratic ticket. In speaking of the matter Judge Weaver said:
 "A large number of the republicans In that neighborhood are going to vote the democratic national ticket. They simply can't stand for Roosevelt and they make no secret of saying so. After I had spoken several times men came to me and said they were republicans, but that Roosevelt was too much for them to stand.
 Everyone In that section of the state Is begging and pleading for an extra session of the legislature, as there are five candidates for the probate Judgeship the most important position in the coun- ty, on account of the failure of the Lusk bill to stand. That county was effected more than any other county In the state. and the people are red hot for an extra session."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
IRON IS PROBABLY
 GOING UP TO $12
MARKET WAS VERY STRONG YES- TERDAY, WITH A DECIDEDLY UPWARD TENDENcY-THERE'LL BE NO IDLE FURNACES.

The iron market was strong, with a de- cided upward tendency yesterday. There was talk of $11 for No. foundry and sales for quick delivery were doubtless made at that price. Certain 1t is, S1O.5o would not tempt the iron companies to part with their product, except to large and particularly desirable customers.
 The market, in tone and general feeling, was easily 5oc higher yesterday than 1t was the day before. It need surprise no one if iron commands $12 by Monday or Tuesday of this week.
 Conservative manufacturers say they would like to see prices advance slowly but surely, rather than rapidly. But the demand for foundry iron is so strenuous just now that much higher level of market value seems inevitable, in spite of conservative views or expressions.
 With SIP iron in sight, all the furnace operators who may have idle stacks on hand are getting ready to put them in blast.
 Not only will Alice be lighted but even the little williamson, which only comes to life when iron is high, will be in blast if the pig market continues on its up- ward course
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
TEACHERS HOLD MEETING.
Many Subjects of Interest Discussed at
 the High School.

The teachers meeting at the high school building yesterday was as usual well attended, and the talks and discus sions were enjoyed by all present.
 The programme was varied, the follow 1 ing subjects being discussed: "Evolution and History of Arithme- tic." Prof. c. B. Glenn, principal of Paul Hayne school.
 Physical culture talk Miss Cahalan.
 Development of Text Books in Arth- metic," Prof. T. c. Young, principal of Martin school. -
 "Some Experiences in Arithmetic as Pupil or Teacher" voluntary responses from the teachers.
 Not only were teachers present but parents and persons interested in educa- ton were also in attendance. Subjects are chosen for discussion that will benefit all classes and the public is invited.
 In addition to the regular programme, Dr. J. H. Phillips delivered a talk of especial benefit to the teachers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
ALABAMA DEMOCRATS TO
 AID NATIONAL COMMITTEE

tionaI headquarters. As result Mont gomery has already gone to work, and il is likely that at least s1,500 will be raised in that city. In Mobile the committee has also gone to work.
 The south will probably make a large contribution to the campaign fund this year than ever before.
 The Parker and Davis club will take the matter up immediately and will ap- point a committee this week to make a canvass and raise as much as possible, It is expected that the democrats of Bir- mingham will contribute liberally.
 Not long ago an emissary of the repub- lican national committee was here, and it is said raised nearly 5000 for that party. It is true that the principal part of this fund was given by office holders, but as there are so many more democrats than republicans in Birmingham 1t is expected that equally as large sum will be raised.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
SIMON KLoTZ A CANDIDATE.
One of Birmingham's Most Energetic
 and Highly Esteemed Citizens.

simon Klotz, a prominent merchant and president of the Birmingham board of trade, has announced himself a candidate for alderman from the Second ward, to succeed George B. Ward. who has an- nounced as a candidate for mayor,
 Mir. Klotz has been a resident of Bir- mingham for nineteen years, and has lived in the Second ward all of that time. He is one of the most energetic and most highly esteemed of Birmingham's busi- ness men, He has always seen leading spirit In commercial organizations and has taken a public-spirited part in the de- velopment of Birmingham. He is now. as president of the board of trade, work ing vigorously for lower insurance rate, and in movements for the city's good he is found with his shoulder to the wheel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.
Applications Must Be Made to Secre-
 tary Before October 24.

The United States civil service com mission announces that on November 19 an examination will be held for the posi- tions of clerks and carriers in the post office service at Birmingham. The age limit is IS. to 45 years. and the pay is according to the population of cities and towns where the vacancies exist. All ap- plicants, both male and female, must rresent medical examination certificates.
 No application will be accepted for this examination unless filed with Fred Wan namaker, secretary of the Fifth district at Atlanta, prior to the closing of busi- ness on October 4
 Full information with reference to the examination will be furnished upon ap- plication to s. D. Harris, secretary of the local examining board. He is at the | postoffice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
EAST LAKE AND N. B'HAM
 TO HAVE FREE DELIVERY

livery is extended to North Birmingham and East Lake and stations are estab- lshed there. Greater Birmingham will be a reality so far as postal affairs are con- cerned.
 The inspectors will also look into the necessity for additional carriers for the Birmingham office while they are here, in order that the territory not yet reaeh- ed can be covered with the city mail de- livery between Avondale and Woodlawn'
 Since Dr. Hughes has been postmaster, oitv free delivery has been extended over the following territory: West End Ely ten, Rolling mill town, Woodiawn' ter ritory beyond the South Highlands and Lakeview, Smithfeld, East birlnlileham, Raker's store. In addition to this seven rural free mail carriers work out from the Birmingham postoffice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
REGISTRATION IS 50
 FAR RATHER DULL
Registrars Will Have Copies of
 Primary Election Law
CANDIDATES GETTING BUSY
Simmons and o'NeIII Have Selected Rooms for Headquarters and Next Week the Campaign Will
 Be On In Earnest.

Registration commenced yesterday in all of the nine warus in Birmingham' The registrars met in the headquarters of the city committee on the third floor of the city hall at o'clock and were fur nlshed necessary blank books. etc. They were instructed thoroughly with regard to the election laws as to issuing regis tration certificates Each f the regis trars will tomorrow be furnished with copy of the primary election laws. They already have a list of the life certincate electors residing in Beats 21 and 37.
 The first day was rather dull. It is be- lieved that not over one hundred voters were registered yesterday in all. In the fifth ward, which is the largest In the city, Registrar James Donovan only is- sued ten certificates of registration All of the candidates for municipal office are urging voters to register in order that they may participate In the primary cleo tion on November 21.
 Form of Registration.
 The following is the form of registra- tion
 .aNo ward.
 Primary election November 21. 1904.
 aI ....,............ registrar for ............ ward, do hereby certify that has this day reg istered before me as an elector In salo ward. October, 1904.
 Registrar
 The registration will remain open for wi be opened again on election day. Head quarters were opened yesterday morning at the city hall Fred E. Enslen, assist ant secretary of the subcommittee, is in charge.
 William E. Wier candidate for chief or police; II. c. Unrath, candidate for alder man from the Ninth ward, and William L. Lavender, candidate for alderman from the Second ward, paid their en- trance fees to treasurer James F. flaw kins yesterday The time for candidates to pay their fees expires on October H. The fee for candidates for chief of police was fixed at $50 by the subcommittee. Chief Wier is without opposition so far.
 Candidates Get Busy.
 John w. O'Neill, candidate for mayor, yesterday opened headquarters on the second floor of the Watts building. For the present MT. O'Neill Is personally in charge of his headquarters. but he will announce his campaign manager within the next day or so
 Charles S. Simmons, candidate for may or, will open headquarters tomorrow morning in the building formerly occupied by w. s. Brown on Second avenue be- tween Twentieth and Twenty-frst streets.
 John R. Copeland, candidate for mayor, stated last night that he would announce his campaign manager and open head quarters at some convenient place down town during the coming week.
 The headquarters of Judge M. H. Crit tenden, candidate for mayor, are at pres ent in his office in the Allen building on Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16

In response to an appeal from the na- tional democratic campaign committee, the democrats of Alabama are making efforts to raise as large a donation as possible for the purpose of carrying on campaign of education In the pivotal states such as Inalaria and New York.
 The matter was taken up yesterday by B. A. Thompson, chairman of the county executive committee After considering the matter he thought it would be more effective to place it in the hands of the Parker and Davis club of Birmingham. The officers of this club have been taking a live interest in the campaign and will probably be able to raise a large sum to help defray the expenses of the party in doubtful states
 H. s. D. Mallory chairman of the state executive committee. has issued a letter to all county chairmen and others, asking them to respond to the appeal from na-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
FIRE SEASON HAS BEGUN.
Many Alarms Turned In Because of
 Defective Flucs.

The busy season for the fire department Is commencing. and 1t is probable that during this month the number of fires will exceed the number last month by twenty-five or thirty, and next month the number will grow still larger.
 Many small fires on roofs arc caused now by the defective fiues and 1t will be a month or two before the fiues In the city will be arranged so as not to cause so many fires. The first fires in many lire places cause fires. as the woodwork Is not protected from the flames as it should be.
 The dry weather recently is responsible for some of the fires, as the houses will catch easily and burn rapidly. The fire department Is averaging about three alarms day. but so far. this month there has been only one fire with loss which figures into the thousands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. Association of the County Will Meet
 Thursday, November 10.

On Thursday. November 10. the Jefrer- son County Sunday School association will hold convention at the First Meth odist church In Birmingham. The con- vention will begin at 10 o'clock a. m., lasting through the morning. afternoon and evning sessions.
 All of the Sunday schools in the county are entitled to send delegates, consisting of their superintendent and one or two teachers. The committee having the mat ter in charge has arranged what they think will be both an attractive and helpful programme. r-As programme will be published a little later. It is hoped by those in charge that all of the Sunday school teachers and superintendents in the county will attend the convention and get the beefit and help that will be de- ripAd from the discussions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
CRIPPLE BEGS AND
 SISTER GETS MONEY
REMARKABLE CASE OF BEGGING AND COLLECTING FuNDS-MANY FAklRs NOW ON BIRMINGHAM STREETS.

standir on the corner of Twerty-frst street and First avenue yesterday was neatly dressed little negro girl, probably or 10 years old and with one foot crip- pied or cut off, holding out dirty little paw and begging from all who passed. A few feet away stoor her sister, an able- bodied negro girl of about IS or 19 years. patiently collecting the few coins dropped in her little sisters hand.
 Between the two was comfortable little vehicle something on the order of reclining chair in which the smaller child was rolled to and from her begging stand.
 The smaller negro had peculiar faea. and her eyes attracted people at once. They were distorted to some extent and there was a most pitiful look In them. Several people passing In a few minutes donated to her fund.
 The streets are rapidly gathering their regular winter number of beggars who are travellng south for the winter season A majority of them have been north for the summer, but the cold weather always brings them back to Birmingham. Two or three familiar ones are displaying their infrmities to the public gaze, and as the weather gets colder there are others who will appear.
 There are certain beggars who make their winter quarters in Birmingham, and who for years win occupy the same spot every winter. They visit certain cities in the north each summer, and their tour from the north to the south in winter, and back again in the summer, always takes in the same cities. There are prob ably twenty beggars and peddlers on the streets now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16

Postoffice Inspectors Zimmerman and Bary are in Birmingham for the purpose of looking over the territory with view of establishing free city mail delivery at North Birmingham and at East Lake. If this is done. which seems highly proba- ble, stations will be established at these two places the same as has been done at Avondale and Woodlawn.
 The postoffiee department sent the two inspectors to Birmingham at the request of Congressman Oscar ". Underwood and pr. J. ". Hughes, postmaster. Yes terday the inspectors went to East Lake and spent the day there. looking over the field. Tomorrow will probably be spent at North Birmingham and adjacent ter ritory.
 pr. Hughes has been working upon this plan for sometime and if the free de-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
CONFEDERATE VETERANS MEET
Members of Camp Hardee Discuss the
 Reunion.

Camp Hardee, U. c. ", met yesterday afternoon in it's hall in the Tomlinson building. The attendance was good, but practically no business was transacted further than hearing the regular reports of the officers.
 The matter of representation at the state reunion, which meets in Mobile the latter part of November. was brought up and a motion was made to have all members who could attend the reunion to register with the adjutant between now and the next meeting. The delegates and alternates will be elected from this num- Der who can take the trip.
 Camp Hardee will probably have about twenty members at the reunion, twelve of whom will be delegates. The camp Is entitled to twelve delegates and twelve alternates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
TETHERoW TAKES APPEAL.
Ensley Mans Case Will Go to the Su-
 preme Court.

Glenn Tetherow, who was found guilty of taking the life of Hardy White at Ensley last March, and who was given a sentence of forty years in the peniten- tiary, was yesterday sentenced by Judge Samuel D. Greene. The attorneys for the defendant filed notice of an appeal to the supreme court.
 George Wilson was sentenced to one year and one day, having been found guilty of embezzlement. The defendant was charged with bringing some cows to Birmingham from Walker county and msapproprating the funds derived from the sale of the cows. which belonged to another party.
 Robert Mitchell was sentenced to two years In the penitentiary on the charge of burglary and grand larceny, and Henry Frazier was sentenced to twelve months i, for grand larceny.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
FALL FROM PERSIMMON
 TREE CAUSES BOYS DEATH

At the hospital the physicians stated at once that there was no hope Tor the boy as his skull was badly fractured, and be- sides there was an ugly break in the bone just over the temple. The little fellow lay at the hospital from noon to o'clock and then died as result of the loss of blood and concussion of the brain. From the time of the accident until he died blood was slowly oozing from the wounds about the head and also from the nose, mouth and ears
 The funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon at o'clock The persimmon tree from which the boy fell was near the home on Foun- tain Heights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
MUSICAL NOTES.

Adolf Damn Petersen, at the head of the voice department of the Birmingham Conservatory of music. will sing a Schu- bert programme at the conservatory hall next Tuesday night.
 A vocalist who can sing twenty-two of Schuberts greatest songs in one even- ing is regarded by musicians as indeed an artist There are few singers capable of such a task, and add to this the fact that Dahm-Petersen plays his accompan- iments to these great songs and the musical world has an artist who develops '1ieder singing" to an unusual degree
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers have been filed in the probate court:
 T. F. Cheek and wife to s. S. Marks and others, west half of lot No. ' In block No 99, Birmingham; consideration, s35,OOO.
 T. M. Jones and wife to James Wilcox, the north 50 feet of lot No. l in block No. 625, Birmingham; consideration, $165o
 c. M, Byrnes ct al to Robert P. McDan- iel, lots Nos. Ii and 12 in block No. Al, Birmingham; consideration. s10OO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16

Charles Finder, the 10-year-old son of MT. and Mrs. J. H. Finder, who live on Twelfth avenue and Eleventh street. Fountain Heights, fell from a persimmon tree yesterday morning about 10 o'clock and received such severe injuries that he died at o'clock last night at St. Vim cents hospital.
 The little boy was high in the tree throwing persimmons to his brother below and lost his balance and fell to the ground. He struck on his head and the bone was badly crushed and broken. Re- lief was secured at once and the boy was taken to St. Vincent's hospital in the Gaudin company's ambulance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
FUNERAL NOTICES

The friends and acquaintances of MT E. B. McCrary and Miss Nell Mccrary, Mrs. Edgar L. Martin and E. D. McCrary are invited to attend the funeral of the former from the residence of his son-in- law, Edgar L. Martin, 7l6 South Twenty fifth street, this afternoon at D. m. In- ter-ment at Elm Leaf cemetery.
 The friends and acquaintances of MT and Mrs. J. 1T. Finder are invited to at- tend the funeral of their 10-year-old son. Charles, this afternoon at o'clock from the residence. Eleventh street and Twelfth avenue, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
TemporarY Loan.

emporary Loan.
 The subscription of $20O by W. H. and H. W. Sims will be used in the building fund temporarily as a loan. After the new building is completed the amount will then be set aside as the nucleus of a special library fund. This will be done at the suggestion of the donors, al- though they did not impose 1t as a con- ditioR.
 As the association has no library of any consequence this thoughtful gift is greatly appreciated. One of the great needs of the association is said to be a good working library to supplement the work of the excellent reading room and night school.
 The Gymnasium.
 The new gymnasium is not quite ready for occupancy, owing to the fact that the trustees were not willing to let con- tracts for lighting, heating and plumb ing until sufficient money was sub scribed to cover contract prices. These contracts were let, however, October 5, the needed amount being in hand, and the work is being rapidly consummated. It is hoped by the association manage | ment that the building will be ready to occupy within the next two weeks. Prof L. o. Gillesby. physical director, | is spending his time planning his work | for the winter and assisting the member ship committee in carrying on the can vass of the members for the furnishing l fund.
 The Night School. | The night school has opened with a l large attendance. The following classes are in full swing with enrolment noted l Mechanical drawing ........ ............ II Arllnmetlc .....- ....-. s................. Zs l English...... ...... ...................... 1: Writing and spelling .................... Ii Snorthand... ............ Il Iotal ...... .-.... ..-.-. ..............S .S | The total membership is now over 300 and the little association building 1. l greatly crowded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
WILL ADDRESS Y. M. c. A.
The Rev. Walter M. Crawford Will
 Deliver Discourse Today.

The Rev. Walter M. Crawford will ad- dress the Young Mems Christian asso- citation at their rooms on Twentieth street, this afternoon. Ills subject will be ''The Man of Galilee." The meeting this afternoon is for men only, and a cordial invitation Is extended to all to meet with the association.
 MT. Crawford is an evangelist of con siderable reputation and is said to be an eloquent and forceful talker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
investment Company Organized.

The Thompson Investment company has been organized with capital stock of 5000. The company will buy, sell and deal in real estate, the principal place of business being in Birmingham w. S. Thompson, w. l.. D. Wallace and A. J. Wallace all of Birmingham. are the in corporators
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-16
WALTER MOORE HAS AN AUTO.
Alderman From Fourth Ward Now
 Rides In Machine No. 33.

City Clerk J. c. Murray has issued au- tomobile permit No. 33 to Walter Moore. The owners of several other machines In Birmingham have so failed to secure a permit from the city clerk as provided in the new automobile laws for Birming- ham.
 MT. Moore has one of the finest motor carriages yet seen on the streets of Bir- mingham. He Is the first alderman to purchase an automobile.