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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
FINED FOR SHORT
 WEIGHTS IN MEAT
NEWMAN & BROWN, MARKETMEN, ASSESSED $50 ON CHARGE PRE- FERRED BY INSPECTOR HALL. WILL APPEAL THE CASE.

Newman & Brown, dealers in fresh meats, were fined $50 by Judge Feagin of the police court yesterday on a charge of giving short weights in the sale of meats.
 The charge was made by A. J. Hall, city inspector of weights and measures, and the evidence showed that the accused employed scales for the weighing of meats sold to customers that were incorrect. It was also shown that lead had been used to put the scale out of balance, though the defendants claimed that the lead was used to correct an error in the scales The lead used on the scales was in evi- dence in court and the scales were test ed in the presence of the court both with and without the strips of lead. The lead threw the scales out of balance from one to two ounces.
 The prosecution was conducted by As sistant City Attorney J. Q. Smith and the defendants were represented by Attor- ney w. K. Terry.
 The defendants gave notice that they would appeal the case.
 Newman & Brown conduct stall Tn the city market at the corner o1 four'h avenue and Twentieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
One Hundred and Fifty Applicants for
 Certificates to Teach.

The examination papers of the appli- caats who have been standing the state examination in the court house this week were yesterday forwarded to Montgomery to be graded.
 One hundred and fifty applicants were examined for the certificates. a slight i'm provement over previous years. Of this number ninety-two were white and fifty eight colored. Of the white applicants three stood the test for life certificates, six for first-grade certificates thirty-seven for second-grade, and forty-six for third grade. Only eleven of the negroes tried for second grade certificates, forty-seven taking the third-grade questions.
 The board of examiners in Montgomery will have to pass on the papers from every county in the state. and 1t is probable that 1t will be some time before the papers from Jefferson county will be heard from. The examinations as required by law are held on July 1 and January or each year. County Superintendent of Educa- ton I. w McAdory, assisted by several prominent educators of this district, con- ducted the examinations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
PYTHIANS INSTALL
 THEIR OFFICERS
LARGE AUDIENCES HEARD INTER- ESTING PROGRAMME RENDERED AT MAGNOLIA HALL LAST ZIG IT.

The joint public installation of Blr- mngham Lodge No. 75. Jefferson Valley Lodge No. II, Dlrego-IIlnes Lodge No. 76, Phoenix Lodge No. 25 and Fidelity Lodge No. 55 was held last night at Magnolia hall. The newly elected officers of the above named lodges were installed by Grand Chancellor Thomas F. Knight of Greensboro assisted by Grand Vice Cham cellor B. Clay Jones, Grand Master of Excheauer J. M. Donely. Grand Keeper of Records and Seal G. c. Miles and Grand Inner Guard Herman M. Beck
 The attendance was very large and the excellent programme was enjoyed by all. Refreshments were served after the install lation ceremonies.
 The programme was opened by the invo- cation by the Rev. Walter s. Bro1n, fol- lowed by the opening ode by the Knights. In bright speech l.. c. Leadbeater gave a cordial welcome to all present.
 After vocal solo by Miss Norma Schoolar, the grand lodge officers per- formed the installation ceremonies. Aus tin P. Sims, the well known conserver of wit, made a few happy remarks which
  He was styled on the programme as that assassin of sorrow and slayer of sadness, Austin Sims"
 The following lodge officers delivered impressive addresses: Grand Chancellor Thomas D. Knight of Greensboro, the Rev. J. M. Dannely of Troy, grand master of exchequer, and Hon. c. C.. Miles of Montgomery, the grand keeper of records and seal. The officers spoke along the line of the splendid work being done by the order. and the healthful condition re- ported to exist in all the lodges The speeches were listened to with a great deal of interest.
 Mir. and Mrs. G. V. Hess rendered a piano and mandolin seiection and Miss Margaret Jones and Miss Hazel Reckling recited.
 The closing ode was sung by the Knights after which the Rev. J. T. Sla- ton pronounced the benedictfon A delight ful social mingle was enjoyed after the programme had been finisheo
 The installation was a success fin every way, and was an important event in Pyth- ian history.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
MRS. ROSA HERRING
 RELEASED ON BOND
HAD BEEN IN COUNTY JAIL SINCE FEBRUARY, CHARGED WITH KILLING HER HUs5AND--ls AL LOWED BOND OF s5ooo

Mrs Rosa Herring. who had been con- fined in the county jail since last Feb ruary, charged with the murder of her husband, c. H. Herring. at Johns, was yesterday released from custody on a bond of $5000 The bond was signed by Mrs. Herring, P. R. Parsons, Albert l.. Thorp, A. D. Shugart. W. E. Herring. and c. O. Herring.
 The bond was allowed by Judge Dan A. Greene of the criminal court yester- day morning. and before noon it had been executed. When Mrs. Herring was released, a number of her friends and her children were present and joyous scene was witnessed.
 It will be remembered that G. H. Her ring met tragic death last February and number of theories concerning the manner in which he was killed were ad- vanced The /deceased's wife, Mrs. Rosa Herring, was arrested shortly after the alleged murder, and in a few days she was indicted by the grand jury sitting in Bessemer She has been in the county jail ever since. bond having been refused until yesterday. She has stoutly denied her guilt and has stated from the time of the alleged killing that she was not in the room when the pistol was the shot.
 Among the poinions advanced was one that Herrings pistol had accidentally dropped to the floor and exploded, the ball striking him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
BIRMINGHAM WATER IS WELL FILTERED Superintendent O'ConnelI of Water Works Writes Letter ADDRESSED 10 HE MAYOR .. o'connsIl Says All Water Fur. nished City y His Company
 Has 6e.n Fiitersd-lnvises
 pu5ic Inspection.
ADDRESSED 10 HE MAYOR

In response to inquiries made by the Mayor regarding the Altering of water furnished consumers by the Birmingham Water Works company D. J. O'Connell, superintendent of the company, has writ ten this letter:
 Birmingham, Ala, July 6, 1905 Hon George B. Ward, Mayor, City.
 Dear Sir-In reply to your query as to whether or not any unfiltered water has been delivered since the installation of the filter plants. l beg to state that since the North Birmingham filter plant was started on September l, 1909 not drop of unfiltered water has been supplied by that station. and since the Cahaba filter plant was started on April l, 1904 not a drop of unfitered water has been sup piled from that source.
 Unless, in case of unavoidable accident 10 the filter plants, such as, for example, damage by wind or storm, no unfiltered water will. at any time, be allowed to enter the mains.
 Our filter plants are in charge of an expert chemist and bacteriologist who is constantly analyzng the water These analyses show conclusively that no city In the United States can boast of bet ter or purer water supply than that fur nished the Birmingham district
 ''Our purification plants are open for inspection at any hour of the day or night. We cordially invite the city officials and citizens to visit and inspect them, and as 3 further safe guard to the public health. we invite you, as mayor, to seal the valve that It would be necessary to open in order to admit unfiltered water into the mains Once sealed you could have frequent inspection made, and you then would be in a position to deny, as we now most emphatically deny, the 1un1or that unfiltered water has been, or Is at times supplied
 '1he reason that turbid water appears now sbd then at the faucet in different sections of the city is that the water has been turned off temporarily for the pur- pose of repairs to mains or for making new connections for extensions the re- suit being that when the water is again turned irto the mains. the sediment in the p'l es, which accumulated during the year. that unflltered water was supplied, is disturbed. This sediment or coating colors or makes turbid for several hours the water coming from the faucet. It will be several years before all of the mains become perfectly clean and free of this sediment.
 'we challenge the most thorough and expert investigation Of the water supply. fully convinced that 1t has not been the cause of any sickness. and we respect fully suggest that if as much attention and care Is given to an investigation of other probable sources and causes of sick ness. az we give to the water supply, some conditions may be unearthed that would explain the cause of any unusual amount c: sickness Yours truly,
 ID. ]. O'CONNELL
 "Superintendent."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
BRANDON ARRANGES
 FOR ELK MEETING
EXPECTS TO MAKE THE STATE MEETING IN HUNTSVILLE THE GREATEST EVER HELD IN ALA. bAMA.

w. w. Brandon adjutant general of the Alabama National Guard. came to Rir- mingham last night from Monteomerv and left on the Alabama Great Southern Tor his home in Tuscaloosa. General Bran- don said that everything in the Alabama National Guard was in excellent condi- ton and that the prospects were brighter than ever before.
 Outside or the military General Bran don Is the presiding officer of the as- sociation formed by all the Elk lodges of the state. and he Is already planning for big celebration when the association meets .n Huntsville next April or May.
 We are arranging for the biggest state celebration we have ever had" he said last night We are going to have a great time in Huntsville and among other things we will have trip up the river from Guntersville to Tuscaloosa, which will be something new and well worth while. I am already corresponding with the owner of the river boat relative to a special trip up the river, and he has promised me rate that will be practi- cally nothing.
 T have assurances from different parts of the state that all the lodges would be well represented at the next meeting, and we want to make 1t a great social gath ering of the Alabama E'lks. Huntsville Is an ideal town in which to have such q gathering and we expect to make this a great occasion"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
RECORDS OF COURTS

rha entire forenoon in the chancery oo,,rt yesterday was taken up in the hear ing of the arguments in the case oi 'iie Alabama- Mississippi Coal company Vs' the Northern Coal company The case was submitted and argued on a motion to amend the original bill. After nearing the aroument of the counsel, Chancellor A. IT Renners rendered decree allowing the amendment of the original bill.
 Ii was announced yesterday that the cbancery court would take d recess on July 20 to resume or August 2O
 Other than few assumpsif suits. noth- ing was filed in any of the courts yes terday, and with the exception .of the work of recording very little is being done
 The following real estate transfers have heen filed in the office of the clerk of the probate court:
 Gideon I. Peagler to Peoples Homestead company, property in lrondale; considera- ton, $ls,ooo
 p Couch and wife to Kate J. Clover, nronerty in Woodawn; consideration, 5000.
 Marriage licenses have been issued from inc office of the probate court as fol- lows:
 w,lliam Ralvado of Birmingham to Miss Emma Mcdonald.
 Rose Huey of Bessemer to Anna E. Fur man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
ALLEGED EMBEZZLER
 IS SAFE IN SHARON
William T. Murphy, Once Highly Re- spected Citizen, Carried Home
 By Police Lieutenant.

The sharon. (Pa.,) Telegraph prints the following story regarding the return of w. J. Dowell from Birmingham to Sharon on charge of embezzlement:
 From William T. Murphy, alleged em- hezzler to w. J. McDowell, member of the Presbyterian church and Y. M. c. Al, and SO highly respected by the latter organization at least that Secretary Buff gess made application for a writ of ha- oeas corpus to secure his release from jail is the difference between Pennsylvania and Alabama for the man who accompa- n;ed Police Lieutenant Samuel Lans- downe back to Mercer county to await trial Lieutenant Lansdowne and his charge arrived in New Castle at o'clock Sunday morning and there being no Sun day trains out of that place for Mercer, the prisoner, through the courtesy of Lawrence county authorities was kept in the pail at New Castle until today when ihe ofiicer took him to Mercer to await trini.
 No. uni, after the start north was made would Murphy admit his Identity but all through the journey he behaved himself well and gave the officer no trouble. It was a strange condition of af- fairs Lieut. Lansdowne found when he reached Birmingham the fore part of last week. On Sunday. June 25, he left Sharon for Harrisburg and on the following day after securing requisitjon papers front Governor Pennypacker, he went south via Washington, arriving in Birmingham on Wo dnesGay. When he entered the jail at Birmingham he at once recognized the prisorer.
 Don't you know me?' he asked.
 No" said Murphy. T never saw you before"
 To ctEer questions he replied in the negative and would not admit that he Lad ever been seen in sharon or knew anyons in this section. He kept up the bluff until after the start north was mace and then changed his front and confessed that he was the man wanted He refused to admit. however. that ne was in any way at fault and said that he ooulC account for all the funds be- longing to the sharon union that he mad handled. He did not account for his sud :. den drpa: ture from the place and ais soItiwaso flight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
COMMERCIAL CLUB
 WILL MEET TODAY
v.LL DISCUSS THE PROPOSITION OF ALLOWING THE ERECTION OF u. S. WEATHER oBsERvA- TORY IN ONE OF THE PARKS.

The regular meeting of the Cemmer- cial club will be held this afternoon at o'clock at the club rooms In the Linn building. The board of directors will peet at 3:30 o'clock.
 Several questions of importance are to be considered, one of the most important of which is the matter of the erection of government weather obserya:) )ry in one of the public parks of Birmingham.
 The weather department has signified a desire to erect q building at this place provided the city would allow it built in one of the city parks, Capitol park pre- ferred. The Mayor and Board oi Alder men have asked the Comm srcIai club fer an opinion in the matter. and will be guided to some extent by the wish of the members of the club.
 The committee appointed at the last meeting to draft resolutions on the death of Maj. John W. Johnston will make a report.
 Eleven applications for membership in the club are to be presenter and passed upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
CONTRACTOR RELEASED.
Kirby Ward Will Not Renovate tho
 Court House.

Kirby Ward whose contract to renovats the court house was recently accepted by the Board of Revenue was yesterday re- leased from that contract. If is said that there was some misunderstanding in re- gard to the specifications for the material to be used in repainting the walls. MT. Ward stated yesterday that under the re- quirements of the contract he would lose s100o. He did not know that the speclfica- tons demanded the more expensive ma terial.
 The board has awarded the contract to the Broom Contracting company, whose bid of s3s00 was the next lowest. This concern will probably be required today to make the same bond as Ward, which was 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
FURNISHING NEW SCHOOLS. Board of Education VIII Open New
 Bids Monday Afternoon.

The bids for furnishing the new High school and the two elementary schools will be opened Monday afternoon at o'clock. The specifications recently submitted to the bidders provide for the complete fur nishing of the three school buildings. and for the foundry and machine shop in con- nection with the High school. Equipment for the woodworking and wood-turning departments is also included.
 Dr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of the public schools, is in Asbury Park N. J.. attending the convention of the National Educational association. but will return either today or tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
Resolutions Adopted.


 At a meeting of the members of the Birmingham Fire Department the fol- lowing resolutions were adopted
 Whereas-In the affairs of human kind if is incumbant on some to assume posi- tions of danger for the welfare of the many. and consoling to know that there are vet men who refuse to purchase inn munity from danger at the price Of duty, and
 Whereas-In the fire of the 3d inst Tn this city, the Birmingham fire depart ment lost two of it's most useful and worthy members, MT. G. B. Spruell and Mir E. B. Hufan. by death from falHng wall while in discharge of their perilous duty that demanded rare courage and manhood therefore.
 Be it resolver, That in the death of these brave men the Birmingham fire de- partment has lost two of it's most fear less and worthy members, and the mem- bers of the department two of their most esteemed associates and friends, and the city of Birmingham two of its most vali- ant protectors and citizens.
 Be 1t further resolved. That this de- partment extends its deep and sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of its deceased members in this their dark hour of gloom and sorrow.
 Resolved further, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished to the families of the deceased and to the Birmingham daily papers for publication.
 J. T. MULLIN,
 w P WALTON,
 J. E. KEITH,
 Committee on Resolutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
WARD WRITES TO
 PRESIDENT JORDAN
OFFERS TO AID THE JEFFERSON COUNTY MEDICAL SOCIETY TO TRACE CAUSES OF ALL TYPHOID FEVER CAGES.

Mayor George B. Ward has written to the Jefferson County Medical society. promising to aid the society in handling the cases of tuberculosis and typhoid fever in the city.
 The Mayor has instructed the plumbing inspector to inspect the plumbing in ev- cry house where there Is a case of typhoid. The letter is as follows:
 Birmingham, July 6, 1905 Dr. William Mudd Jordan, President Jef- ferson County Medical Society City. Dear Sir-We are today sending out blank forms of reports to be made by the local physicians to the city health officer whenever a case of typhoid or tuberculosis is discovered.
 On the receipt of each report thor ough Investigation under the direction of the health officer will be made of the local conditions surrounding the patient. An inspection by the city of the patients plumbing will also be made. In this way if is hoped that special causes, if there be any of sickness hereabouts will be located promptly.
 It is my understanding that there Is trouble in getting some doctors to report their cases and give necessary informa- ton. due to a fear that publicity will result; If so such fear is unnecessary as these reports are for the use of the au- thorities only.
 Please call the attention of the physi- clans to the fact that there is penalty for failure to report such cases.
 The city Is doing all 1t can to aid the medical society in bringing about health full conditions and 1t is now up to the society to see that we get the necessary information to work on.
 Hoping that this plan will meet with your approval and be officially endorsed, am very truly, p
 GEORGE B. WARD
 Mayor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
CHEAP RATES TO

United Society Christian Endeavor, In- ternational Convention. Baltimore. Md, July 5-1O, 1905. Rate of one fare plus sl for the round trip: tick cts on sale July 1-2-3-<. 1905; final limit July 15, 1905; return limit may be extended to August 3i. 1so6 by deposit and payment of fee of q. Take the A. G. s. 5:B a. m. train. Sleeper to Baltimore. Dining car.
 Purchase tickets via Bristol and the Norfolk and Western railway Solid train service Through sleepers. Dining car ser vice. All information cheerfuliy furnished.
 Warren L. Rohr. Western Passenger Agent. Chattanooga. Tenn.
 D c. Boykin, Passenger Agent, Knox vile. Tenn.
 w. B. Bevili, General Passenger Agent. poonoke Va e-lS-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
FRATERNAL LODGE, I. o. 0. F.
Officers Installed Last Night By Grand Officers-Refreshme and Speeches.

The following officers of Fraternal lodge No. 30S l. o. O.-.F, were installed by Past Grand Master Meadow: Noble grand. M. M. Stewart; vice grand. Allen M. Holt; secretary, c. w. Black; treasurer, A. S. Boyd; warden. o. c. speight; con ductor, w E. Davidson; chaplain, Will liam Alexander; trustee. O. c. Speight right supported to noble grand. w. R. Bynum; left supporter to noble grand, L. A. Carroll; right supporter to vice grand, J. O. Powell left supporter to vice grand, A. R. Coleman; outside guard, c. s. Haffner; inside guard, w. E. Nor ris.
 Refreshments were served by the newly installed officers and speeches were made by Grand lodge officers and visiting brothers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
Every Heart=AChe

Every pain in the breast, diff fcult breathing, palpitation, futtering or dizzy spell means that your heart is straining it. self in its effort to keep in motion. This is dangerous.
 Some sudden strain from over exertion or excitement will completely exhaust the nerves, or rupture the walls or arteries of the heart, and it will stop.
 Relieve this terrible strain at once with Dr. Miles Heart Cure. It invigorates and strengthens the heart nerves and muscles, stimulates the heart action, and relieves the pain and misery.
 Take no chances make your heart strong and vigorous with Dr. Miles Heart Cure.
 T suffered terribly with heart die. ease. have been treated by different physicians for my trouble without results. I went to a physi- I had dropsy of the heart. He put the x-ray on me, and in connection with his medicine he came near mak- ing finish of me. Some time before this a Mr. Young. of St. Louis. was and recommended Dr. Miles Heart Cure to mo. I gave it little attention until my return from Memphis. when l concluded to try it, and am pleased to say three bottles cured me
 CHARLES GOODRICH,
 Charlottesville. Mo.
 pr. Miles, Heart Cure Is sold by your druggist, Wh, will guarantee that the first bottle will benefit. If 1t falls he will refund your money.
 Miles Medical Co.,, Eilzhart, Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
HEAVY TRAFFIC ON
 FOURTH OF JULY
STREET CARS CARRIED 1so,ooo PEOPLE IN RMINGHAM-OvER 12,ooo USED THE BALL PARK LINE-eREAT RECORD.

The report of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company show that 130.- 900 rode on the street cars in Birming- ham on the Fourth of July This is an increase over the number on any previous Fourth, although it rained morning. noon and night
 or this number POGO used transfers leaving a balance of 100000 cash fares
 Of the total number that rode on the cars 12,564 went to the baseball park which is a record breaking number. Last year over 140o0 people used the baseball park cars, but these came cars were also running to the fair grounds and several thousand people went there.
 The total number of fares registered on the Fourth last year was 10000. Nc transfers were being issued then.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
McPeters Allowed Bond.

Prof Robert McPeters, the school teach CT who was arrested in Gadsden several days ago on a charge of running away with Gene whaiey, 14-year- girl liv- ing at Palos. was yesterday released from the county jail on bond of $500. McPeters 1t is said. was teaching school at Palos, and became infatuated with the girl. who was one of his pupils. They eioped but were later caught in Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-07
Charged With Criminal Assault.

W. A. Stonecipher, a white man, 34 years of age, was arrested yesterday morning a. DeSoto mines, four miles east Jf Mor- ris, Ly Deputy Sheriffs Courson, Cole and Curl and brought to the county jail. charged with a criminal assault upon Missouri Davis, negro woman, at Jeffer- son mines on July Alt is alleged that Stonecipher had claimed that he was deputy sheriff and placed a number of ne- groes under arrest. among them being the alleged victim of his assault. He posi- lively denies the charge.