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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
FIRE LOSSES THIS
 YEAR EXCEED 1904 Statistics of Birmingham Fire Department Being TabuIated CASUALTIES DURING 1905 Chief Walton at Work on Report for 1so5-Losses In 1904 Were $351 ,oo5.
 The Total Losses
 This Year.
CASUALTIES DURING 1905

BirminghaYn's fire losses in 1905 will ex- ceed the losses of 1904 by many thousands of dollars. This will be shown by the annual report which is now being pre- pared under the direction of Chief Wal ton.
 In 1904 the total losses were 1851, oO5. .S5. In 1904 501 alarms were answered by the department. So far this year the depart ment has responded to 4O5 alarms and the losses shown as far as the report has progressed amount to $326,s60 In this statement is not included the destruction of the Peoples Telephone building and equipment. the Alabama Penny Savings bank building and stable, the prop erty of T. H. Molton and damages to adjoining buildings. The loss by this fire and damage to adjoining buildings has not yet been adjusted. At the time of the fire the loss was estimated at $60.o00. Other losses during the year were the residence of W. P. Pinckard, the Enslen mill and contents, the Birmingham Paper com pany. Collins & Co. and l.. R. Shirk & Go. fin this fire two members of the de- partment, G. B. Spruell and E. B. Huff man were killed by falling walls.
 During the present year three firemen were killed in the discharge of their duties, and it is the first year in the his tory of the Birmingham department that fireman has met death at a fire or from injuries received. Bremen c. B. Spruell fire on the morning of July 3, and Oscar Keith was killed by coming in contact with a live wire at the Loyeman, Joseph & Loeb fire short time ago.
 The heaviest losers during 1905 according to official information given by the fire department are; Moore & Handley Hard ware company. on stock $127,00 building s45, GOO; Crane company, stock s40,Oo0, build ing $SO00; Robert Garry, stock $4l 900, build storm & Rogers, $15.OOo; Franklin, Stiles & Franklin, $11,000.
 The Crane company was probably the heaviest loser, as no insurance was car ried on either the stock or building.
 In view of the insurance agitation and discussion of fire matters in general statistics of former years are quoted. In 1904 the total number of alarms answered were 501 and the losses were s35l 0O5.S5 and in 1903 the department was called out Se4 times and the entire losses amounted to only $12O 60967.
 The alarms answered in 1905 during each month follows: January 55, February 60, March 47, April 29, May 19, June 15,rJuly 29 August 12, September 25, October p, November 47, December to December 27, inclusive 45.
 Chief Walton's report which is neces- sarily incomplete shows the losses for March to be $4350 May $252620, while for the other months the proper informa- tion Is not at hand to compile the state ment Captain Keith and Fireman Brown are assisting the chief in preparing the data on hand
 Mayor Ward has requested the heads of all departments to submit him re- port showing the business transacted in 1905, not later than January 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
COMPANY ORGANIZED FOR
 BUILDING A SKYSCRAPER

ert Jemison, Sr.. Samuel L. Earle, H. J. Porter, w H. Woodward, W. II. Hassin- ger. Wilson Brown and Leo K Steiner.
 The principal office of the company will be located in this city, and Secretary F. B. Folkes will look after its affairs.
 The petitioners state in their applica- ton for incorporation that they want the right to own and operate an electric light plant; a water plant to supply buildings and the right to dispose of all surplus water; steam-heating plant, and the right to acquire and operate other things incident to maintain and operate an of fec building.
 The location of the new office building Is directly across the street from the Woodward building. H. B. Gray, the treasurer of the company, when asked last night If the company intended to erect office buildings in any other part of Birmingham, said that the twenty story structure was the only one they were interested at the present time. Con- tinuing he said: I've have purchased the lot on the corner of First avenue and Twentieth street, but cannot start the work on the sky-scraper we propose to erect there until the present occupants leases expire. It will be one of the finest office buildings in the south when tin- ished, and we have reserved the right in the company's articles of incorporation to erect other buildings of a like description anywhere in Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
B'NAI BIRTH DAY
 WILL BE OBSERVED
AN INTERESTING PROGRAMME IS ARRANGED FOR NEXT SUNDAY NIGHT-ADDREssEs AND MUSIC. FRIENDS OF ORDER INVITED.

Sunday will be B'Nai B Rith day and will be observed by the members of Br- mingham lodge, Independent Order B'Nai B'Rith In the vestry of Temple Emanuel, corner of Seventeenth street and Fifth, avenue at D. m. A. Leo Oberdorffer, chairman of the intellectual culture com mittee will preside.
 A programme of speech-making and music is being arranged for the occasion. Lewis Mayer of Demopols, president of District Lodge No. [, is on the programme to deliver an address. Rabbi M. Newfeld and M. M. Ullman will also deliver ad- dresses.
 The musical programme promises to be a feature. Several well known local vocal ists will render selections and the ob- servance of the day will be hearty and up- lifting. Friends of the order are expected to be present and enjoy the celebration with the members.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
BODY SENT TO MISSISSIPPI.
Brother of Mrs. Alice Johnson Arrives
 In Birmingham.

J. P. Stansell, a brother of Mrs. Alice Johnson, the woman who was shot and killed Tuesday afternoon at her home on the southside, arrived in Birmingham yesterday morning and accompanied the woman's remains to Ripley, Miss, where the funeral will take place The body was placed in a casket and expressed on the Il o'clock train last night The brother stated that his sisters husband was supposed to be still living, but that they had been parted for several years. It was learned last night that she had an insurance policy for s1ooo In addition to the money and diamonds found in her apartments.
 The body of Elgie Cocran, who Is sup posed to have killed her and then shot himself. was sent to his old home at Columbia, Tenn, where his relatives re- side
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
MUSICAL NOTES

Adolf Dahm-Petersen announces a pu- pl's recital-vocal and Instrumentation next Tuesday night at the Cable hall. The following pupils will take part; Miss Eula Drennen, Miss Marjorie Catchings, Miss Kate Smith Mrs, O. D. Atkins Miss Lucy Bickley, Miss Mercedes Hamilton, MT. Hill Ferguson, MT J. P. Hibbler.
 Harold Bauer, one of the world s greatest pianists, will give recital at the Cable hall next month. MT. Bauer gave a concert at the Jefferson theatre three years ago under the auspices of Benjamin Guckenberger and 1t was es- teemed classic performance of the highest rank.
 Mir and Mrs. Gussen will give a musi- cale at the conservatory next Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE JEFFERSON.
AT THE BlJOu.
West and Vokes.

"A Pair of Pinks," at the Jefferson theatre yesterday afternoon and last night. proved to be good in spots, but the spots were few and far between. As q whole the performance dragged fearfully with little to enliven the gloom. The audience was plainly eager to be amused and responded when the good spots de- veloped, but it was mute and undemon- strative for the most part.
 Margaret Daily Vokes was as clever as of yore. There is something appealing in her quaint portrayal of a rustic. Her songs and dancing were enjoyed. An acrobatic turn woke up the audience to number of encores and one or two voices in the company helped out con- siderably. The chorus was one of the best looking and most shapely seen here recently, although small. A Hebrew character in the piece was excellent but West and Vokes hardly created ripple of laughter
 If "A Pair of Pinks' ever had any good qualities they have been worn out. It Is time for such frazzled musical affairs to be withdrawn from the stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
CORONER'S INQUEST
 SET FOR TOMORROW
CAUSE LEADING TO DEATH OF w. D. JOHNSON FOUND DEAD IN NORTH BIRMINGHAM WILL BE INVESTIGATED.

The coroner's inquest to investigate tho cause leading to the death of W. D. John son, the white man found dead few weeks ago near his home in North Bir- at the city hall in North Birmingham. The inquest was postponed two weeks ago by Coroner Paris in order to give the officers time in which to secure witnesses and evidence in the case.
 It is understood that several important witnesses are to appear before the jury. Marshal John Cole of North Birmingham has been at work on the case and has summoned the witnesses.
 It will be remembered that Johnson was one of the most important witnesses be- fore the coroner's jury when the death of D. A. West was investigated. On the strength of his testimony Harry Serog- gins and Frank P. Harmon, two white men, were arrested charged with the mur- der of West, and are now confined in the county jail. West was found dead early one Monday morning on the old Tennessee road in North Birmingham, and on the following Saturday morning after he had testified before the coroner. John- son was found dead about 100 yards from his home. A pistol, the same that was supposed to have been used to slay West, was found beside the body, and there has been much speculatt.A as to whether Or not he killed himself or was shot by an unknown person.
 The officials of North Birmingham have stated that they intend to go to the bot tom of the murders, and will leave no stone unturned to punish those guilty of the crimes. Considerable interest is heinz taken in the outcome of the inquest.
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
At the Eijou.

'The Beauty Doctor is by no means the best musical show presented at the Bijou theatre this season, but 1t is draw ing we'll and the attendance shows no diminuton. For one thing, 'The Beauty Doctor boasts one of the best comedians ever seen here. and he manages to carry the performance on his shoulder success fully. The usual performance will be given tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Fraternal Lodge of |. O. O. F. Holds
 an Interesting Meeting.

Fraternal Lodge No. s0s, I. O. O. F., met In regular session last night. Noble Grand M. M. Stewart presiding. After the regular order of business came tho election of officers for the ensuing term, which resulted as follows: Noble grand, Allen M. Holt; vice grand, w. E. David son: secretary, w. R. Bynum; treasurer, A. s. Boyd; representatives to the grand lodge, F. w. Jones and c. S. Haffner; alternate representatives to grand lodge. George Atkinson and c. H. Taylor; trus- tee, w. E. Davidson.
 The third degree was impressively con- ferred upon one candidate. Past Noble Grand w. II. Winn of Columbus, Ga., was present and spoke under the head of good of the order"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
MOTHER
 AND, CHILD.

Let the mother take Scott's Emulsion for the two; 1t never fails to benefit them both. One can eat for two, but nour- ishing two is a different thing. It calls for a de gree of internal strength that the average woman lacks. People of luxury are not very strong by habit; overworked people are weak in some func- tiOns from exhaustion or their surroundings. Scott's Emulsion can be depend ed upon to overcome such conditions. It is a won derful food for a mother and child.
 SCOTT BOVINE. Ioe Pearl Street. New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
Double Wedding Performed.

Huntsville, December B.-(speciaL)- Clarence Allen of Petersberg. Tenn. and Miss Ada Bates, and B. NJ. Smith of Courtland and Miss Susie Allen, came to Huntsville together last night and were married by the Rev. H. c. Howard, pas tor of the First Methodist church. Both brides reside in Madison county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
The Iron Market.
Car Builder Badly Hurt.

Decatur December 8.-(Speciai.)-A car builder by the name or Hall was badly hurt here today while engaged in bis work of repairing a freight car at the Louisville and Nashville rail- toad shops. MT. Hall was under the car doing some work, when the car was showed over him by switch engine. Eashing him badly He may die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
Burrell Tendon.

Burrell Tendon, age 22 years, died at his home, No. 3415 Twenty-fourth street. The remains were sent to Townley, Ala. by Shaw & Son for interment. The death of MT. Tendon was sudden. Only last week his sister, Miss Katie King Tendon. died. He selected the casket for her body last Saturday afternoon. He was a son of Dr. and Mrs. A. l., Tendon of North Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
Black Patti.

SSine Black Patti Troubadours are now enjoying their tenth season of prosperity, A record which speaks well for this or eanization of colored performers The management promises new songs and spe- cialties when the company appears at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon and to- night. The olio will be found commend able
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
David Harum.

David Harum" will be played at the Jefferson theatre Monday afternoon and night The sale of seats will begin this morning This typical American drama will no doubt draw large audiences, for it's popularity is well established.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Albert Gill,

Albert Gill, S1 years of age. died at Pratt City yesterday morning at o'clock. The funeral will take place from the late residence on Fourth avenue, between First and Second streets, Pratt City. this afternoon at 8 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
Infant of L. A. Smith.

The funeral of the 3-months-old infant child of MT. and Mrs. L. A. Smith, who died in Avondale yesterday. will take place at ? D. m. today. 1nterment in Woodlawn .cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
Y. w. Ray, Jr.

, r. w. Ray, Jr. the 5-year-old son of MT. and Mrs Y w. Ray, died at the family home yesterday. The funeral will take place from the family residence this afternoon at 3 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
THE WEATHER

Washington, December S.-Forecast for Alabama; Fair, colder Friday; Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
Local Weather Data.
'S, 1 D. nn.
Weather Report,

Temperature and precipitation as re- ported at the weather bureau for select southern stations during 2i hours ending at 10 a. m; Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29

off Cow Has the Longest Horns" made an interesting plea for patronizing home talent in the medical and surgical line.
 Dr. Fl. M. Collins spoke of The Wet Docs," and Dr. T. T.. Robertson, an hon ored member of the society, expressed his pleasure at being at the meeting.
 The society then voted It's thanks to the management of the Birmingham hotel and to the committee on arrangements for the success Of the meeting. At mid night the 100 banqueters went home. all of them saying that the meeting was the largest and the most successful in every way ever held by the society.
 When it prints good. 1t is good cut The Gawk Engraving Go
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
I. L. COOPER DIES.
Was Father of Alderman Cooper and
 Roy Cooper of Birmingham.

. I. T. Cooper died at his late home. Loox- homa, Tate county, Mississippi. of pneu- monla on Wednesday afternoon at o'clock Five sons and one daughter sur vlye him. Two sons are located in Bir- mingham, Alderman B. H. Cooper and Roy Cooper. Three sons and one daugh- ter live in Mississippi.
 MT. Cooper was senator of Tate coun- ty for several years, and has many friends throughout the northern portion of Mis- slssippi. He was in his sixty-fourth year. Interment will be in Senatobia. Miss. along side hls wife and late son, Hugh, who died a little over year ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29
E. T. Shaw 6 Sons, undertakers.

Green Undertaking Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-29

TT iuR ". SMITH, PresIdent W Il. MANLY, cashisr. o. SMITH, veePresIdsnt sEIlso.. cAIN Asst cashles
 Secretary.
The Washington times., 1905-08-22
ENCANPnENT At DENVER
TO BE RECORD BREAKEE R R
Expected That One Hundred Thousand
c. A. R. Veterans Will Attend the
Reunion.

DENVER, Col, Aug with the
approach Of the thirty-nfnth national
encamDment of the Grand Army OF TIE
I.epublic. September 4. the local com
mittees announce that they have plans
perfected fer handling tic thousands of
visitors who will come here
They declare that the coming encamp-
raent will break Al! records for ATTEND
ance and some estimate the probable
number Of visitors at 100000. All the
churches in the downtown district.
school buildings. halls and vacant store
rGCms have been engaged as meeting
places and headquarters
a new feature ir encampment will be
introduced by the Denver general COM
n.ittee. All visiting bands. Jrlln corps.
etc. thar place their service 2 the dis
posal Of the com mittee. VIII have their
quarters and meals provided free
The Washington times., 1905-08-22
NEWS AND GOSSIP
OF THE STOCK MARKET
WASHINGTON.

AS far as volume of trading goes,
Lanston was the leading stock on the
local exchange today, sales aggregat-
ing 1850 shares, about one-half of
which We're sold on the call at 17d17h
while the other half was disposed Of
after cali. 100 at II, and 600 at 167s
The closing quotations were II bid and
IT'S asked.
Railway stocks were somewhat more
active although this activity did not
manifest itself until the after call in
Capital Traction and Washington
Street Railway common Capital Trac-
ton closed at 1461sQl4, after the sale
of 6 shares at l46, but on the after
can 120 shares were traded IN at from
146lz@9s
Washington Railway, preferred, sold
at 90 and 933s. with fractional lots at 93A
and 93ss, and closed, after 300 shares had
been traded in, at 50 bid and 935z asked.
After the call 200 shares were disposed
of at 92ia
The common stock closed at 428421z
and after the call 800 shares sold at IL
and 42ls with options on 200 at 42A and
3.
In the bank list the only sales were /
shares of Washington Loan and Trust
a 20S2a. and shares American Security
and Trust ~ 253.
There was no trading in Mergenthaler,
which closed at 19414a4, nor in Greene
Copper, the closing Of which was 242sg1E
The Washington times., 1905-08-22
READING ALONE
ENLIYENS MARKET
In Buying Movement Stock
Went Above 119.
MARKET GENERALLY HEAVY
Western Houses Sold Railroad Stocks
st. Paul Strong FeatuTe-BoEds
Unchanged.

NEW YORK, Aug. 22-Leavtug out
the dealings in Reading. the tone of
the market has been heavy today.
Western houses were sellers on balance
of the railroad list, having favored a
reaction for some days.
Pittsburg and Philadelphia houses
are not buying the Steel stocks on bal
ance. and do not seem at present to be
favoring any general buIHsh specuIa-
tion.
At the opening of the stock market,
sales of Reading We're half higher.
Amalgamated Copper was up 4. For
the most part the international list was
heavy. with Atchison and Union Pa
cific down a maximum Of ss, and the
average down about IL Prices, how
ever, rallied irregularly almost imme-
diately.
Practically all the speculative inter-
est in 1he stock market has been at
tracted 10 Reading. There We're two
separate movements. and the buying
finally carried the stock above I19
Next to Reading, ST. Paul was per-
haps the strongest feature at 3 ad-
vance.
London. in the first hour. bought
Reading. but scld all the other inter
national stocks. the sales exceeding the
purchases by about 15,000 shares. Gov
ernment bonds unchanged; other bonds
firm.
The Washington times., 1905-08-22
M'LAURIN MAY
FIGHT TILLNAN
Renewal of Old Political
Feud Suggested.

From South Sarolina come sa start
ling echo of the old Tillman-McLaurin
feud, in the proposal that former Sena-
tor McLaurin shall be u candidate for
governor of the State on an anti-dis-
pensary platform.
The dispensary law of that State.
which makes the liquor business a State
monopoly, is coming more and more
into disrepute. apparently, because Of
allegations Of graft in its administra-
tion and geenraly unsatisfactory re-
suits. In addition, South Carolina, like
most of the South, is coming more and
more TO favor prohibition.
The dispensary law is the special
pet Of Senator Benjamin r Tillman.
Senator McLaurin has recently taken
strong ground il favor OF wiping II
from the statute books and substitute
ing a prohibitory policy. The move
mcnt, started in a casual way, threat
ems 10 become serious one. and 10
bring McLaurin once more into pOllti-
cal prominenc as the candidate for
governor of the anti-Tillman, anti-dis-
FsgnBlg
The Washington times., 1905-08-22
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

sales-U. S. registered IS. S500a103&a.
Washington Street Railway IS. Sl,000a
e1. 81, ,00Oa9l
Capital Traction, 5d14G. IG146
Washington Street Railway, preferred,
50932s. 10d9S9s. 25d90l4, 10d9314 50a931s,
5Oa931ls. 50a9S, 50Q93. 50a931s
Washington Loan and Trust, 4d20Sss.
American Security and Trust. 1902
Lanston. 100a17, l00a17. 50d17, 100d17lA,
10Oa171s, 100q17. 1O0@17M.
After cau-Capital Traction, 166146lss,
20al461s, 10Q1463s.
Washington Street Railway. common,
10TI I422s. 50a42l5.
I4anston, 1O0G17. 1O0a167s, 5O0a167s.
Capital Traction Company, 10d1461s
20Q146Is, 20d14614, 20Q146l4. 20d1463s
Washington Street Railway common.
50d42 506t4 t421s. 50dt$2Is. 103042ss (buyer CO.,
100G42. 50d42l< (buyer co.
Washington Street Railway preferred,
2lsJq 921a,
The Washington times., 1905-08-22
Charges Against TiIIman.

Tillman has written and spoken re
Gently on the dispensary issue, and Is
charged with Inconsistency in his vari
Gus utterances, leaving his real position
in doubt. The feeling that the dispen.
sary plan has been a failure has injured
Tillman. who, as governor, forced 1t or
the State after the voters had declared
at the ballot box for prohibition.
A contest such as is proposed with
Tilman and McLaurin as leaders, If il
should result in the expected victory
for McLaurin, would probably lead Iatel
to a direct fight between these Old-time
enemies for the SenatOrship, and thai
would be such a contest s the State
has not known IN many years.
The Washington times., 1905-08-22
BULL SUPPORT MAKES
COTTON MARKET ACTIVE

NEW YORK. Aug 22.-The opening
OF the local cotton market was steady
and later advanced strongly to 11.03
for January, where it met sales for
long account.
Pit traders said the bulls were giving
il good support a. gain. basfng their ac-
tions on the absolutely clear weather
map over the entire cotton belt this
morning and the prospects for an un-
favorable weekly bureau report at
noon The market was very active after
opening. with a steady upward tendency
in the face OF strong efforts by the
bear element TO force a decline.
The Washington times., 1905-08-22
LANES SUPERSTITION.

Jane has another of her dreadful
toothach
''Wi.y doesn't Jane have the tooth
out?''
Jane wants to save it"
''Why?"
because she believes in odd numbers
If she lost this tooth she would only
have two left. t.'-CleVeland Plain Dealer.