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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
BANKS HAVE HAD
 PROSPEROUS YEAR
DIRECTORS DECLARE REGULAR
 DIvIDENDS-FIRST NATIONAL HAS $5ooooo sURPLUs-AMERl- GAN TRUST ELECTS DIRECTOR.

The banks of Birmingham like all other large business concerns here have had a year of marked prosperity and are de- claring the usual dividends.
 At a meeting of the board of directors of the First National bank yesterday, the regular quarterly dividend of ? per cent was ordered paid, and $100,0o0 was carried to the surplus fund. This now makes the surplus and profits of the First Ma tional bank $500O00.
 The capital stock of the First Nation- al is $1,000000
 At a meeting of the board of directors of the American Trust & Savings bank yesterday afternoon, the regular quar- terly dividend of ? per cent was declared and ordered paid to stockholders of record on and after January 1, 1906.
 The already strong personnel of the board of directors of the American Trust by the election of MT. J. c. Maben, Jr, treasurer and general manager of the Davis Coal company to the directorate. MT. Maben is a son of MT. J. c. Maben, president of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company and is one of the most prominent and popular young mining en- gineer and coal operators in the Birming- ham district.
 The directors of the Birmingham Trust & Savings company at a meeting of direc- tors last week declared regular semi annual dividend of BE per cent.
 The Citizens Savings bank at meeting of the board last week declared semi annual dividend of per cent. In January the board of directors of the Citizens, now IS in number, will be increased to 25. President Cobhs says the men now being selected for board positions will be representatives of Birmingham's pest commercial and financial interests.
 Other banks than those named above will hold directors meetings later in the month to declare dividends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
CONVENTION WILL
 BRING BIG CROWD
FULLY 15oo VISITORS COMING TO BIRMINGHAM ON OCCASION OF MEETING OF HOUSE PAINTERS IND DECORATORS.

At the meeting of the Birmingham as- sociation of the Master House Painters and Decorators association here, last night at the Commercial club rooms there was a lengthy discussion is regard to the association securing accommodations for the delegates to the convention of the international association which is to meet here in February.
 A special committee consisting of Henry Uhl. J. H. Roll and M. c. Heines was appointed to call on all the hotels and keepers of boarding houses and ascertain the number of delegates each can ac- commodate. It was stated at the meet ing that the accommodations were not sufficient to meet the demand that would be made and it was suggested that the committee call on the public for the number of rooms that could be let during the convention week. It is said that all the hotels in the city are crowded and have been for some time and the pros poets for accommodating the fifteen hun dred visitors are not as bright as might be desired. The special committee visited all the hotels last night and will meet at 2 o'clock this afternoon to discuss the matter.
 A telegram was received from the Canada delegation stating that Toronto alone would send twenty-five delegates and 1t Is expected that that far away country will be represented by at least fifty delegates. Other committees re ported progress, but all other business was transferred to the next meeting. It was stated by member of the special committee last night that they would have to have from 800 to 1000 rooms for the delegates and that all who have rooms to rent are urged to leave their ad- dress at 2022 First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
BIRMINGHAM LIKE CHICAGO.
Graceful Letter of Appreciation From
 the Chicago Commercial Club.

The following letter was received yes terday by Secretary Joseph B. Babb of the Commercial club from A. c. Barlow of the Chicago Commercial club:
 Chicago December IS, 1905. Mir. Joseph B. Babb, Secretary Conner cial Club, Birmingham, Ala:
 Dear Slr-It Is with great pleasure that I am directed by the executive commit- tee of this association to express 10 you, and through you. to the members of your organization and the good people of your city, who so kindly contributed to the enjoyment of our recent visit 10 your city, the sincere thanks and appreciation of the courtesies received at your hands. Bir mingham is so like Chicago that we could not but feel at home in your city. Very truly yours.
 (Signed) A. C. BARLOW.
 Executive Director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21

ard asking for a reduction of assess ments against lot 13 block 7l9 to the amount of $l3s0 be allowed.
 That the matter of assessments against property of R. E. Collins be referred to the Mayor. city engineer and city at torney for a report.
 That the petition of Flora D. Baldwin with reference to sewer assessments be referred to Mayor and city engineer for a report.
 That the protest of J. L. Yancey against improvement ordinance No. 302 be TO- eeived and filed.
 Alderman Sims introduced an ordinance to pave Nolan avenue.
 Alderman Heidt introduced ordinance to make sidewalk improvements in the Third ward.
 On motion of Alderman Jones, chairman of the fire and water committee, the name of O. F. Keife, who lost his life in a recent fire will be kept on the pay roll for three months.
 A resolution that a fire station be built in the Fourth ward was referred to the finance and fire committee, and both mem- bers of the Fourth ward. Alderman Copeland said that ward had no fire station and deserved to have one.
 Weather Bureau Site.
 Alderman Barbour presented a commu- nfcation from property tyholders on Foun- tain Heights park in which they waived their objections to having the park used by the United States government as site for a weather bureau. On motion or Alderman Barbour the park was offered by the council to the United States gov ernment for that purpose provided the government would care for the park.
 Alderman Barbour introduced reso- lution calling for an investigation of the accident that occurred at Ninth avenue and Twenty-sixth street last night.
 The resolution was, on motion of Alder man Moore, referred to the committee on railways and the two aldermen from the Third ward
 Alderman D. R. Copeland introduced a netition of J. M. Dewberry to build an electric railway line, the franchise to run twelve years. 1t was referred 10 the committee on railways.
 Alderman Moore introduced resolution to pave Thirtieth street, north. from Tenth to Thirteenth avenues with bituli- thic pavement. Referred to street com mittee.
 Alderman Moore also introduced reso- lution providing that no license be issued to saloons outside the fire limits.
 It was referred to the miscellaneous and finance committee.
 Other Resolutions.
 Alderman Greener introduced a resolu- ton forbiding all fouls and poultry not properly opened and cleansed to be of fered for sale.
 A letter from City Engineer Kendrick was read in which he resigned as build ing inspector
 The council proceeded to elect build ing inspector and of the two candidates proposed John P. Lind and Henry Allen, MT. Lind was elected. The salary will be fixed at the next meeting.
 A. A. Gambill was unanimously elected collector of the merchant tax.
 Henry Behrens was granted permission to sell beer at Avenue F, and Twelfth street.
 The meeting was attended by the members of the board Mayor Ward and Aldermen Moore Cooper, Parker, Sims Stockmar, Forney, Gum, Fulghum, Heidt, D. R. Copeland, J. R. Copeland, Jones, Greener, Wheeler and Klotz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21

w. N Foreacre, superintendent of the Atlanta division of the Southern railway, will succeed M. M. Richey as assistant general superintendent with headquarters in Birmingham.
 This information was conveyed in a spe cial from Washington to the Age-Herald last night. The telegram states that Ion the best of authority it can be stated to- night that w. N. Foreacre of the Atlanta division will be chosen for assistant gen. eral superintendent at Birmingham to succeed M. NJ Richey." and that formal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
A GRAVE CHARGE.
Youth Arrested for Alleged Assault on
 13.Year-OId Girl.

William Rice, an 1s-year-old white boy, was arrested yesterday, charged with criminal assault on the 13-year-old daugh- ter of a prominent citizen of Woodlawn.
 The alleged crime was committed yes terday morning between 10 and Il o'clock. Marshal Gray of Woodlawn brought the Alleged assaulter to the county jail at o'clock in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
w. N. FOREACRE WILL
 SUCCEED M. M. RICHEY

announcement will be made before the end of the week.
 Mr. Richey has rendered his resigna- tion to become first vice-president of the Sloss-S Sheffield Steel and Iron company. He was elected to that office Tuesday night at meeting of the Sloss board in New York and will enter upon the new duties January 1.
 MT. Foreacre is considered one of the ablest division superintendents on the Southern He has been in charge at At lanta several years and has been instru- mental it is said, in increasing the etn- riency of that division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
PERSONAL

A. E. Fields, a prominent citizen of Blountsville, is in the city.
 John A. Coleman, a prominent young lawyer of Jasper, was in Birmingham yesterday
 T. P. Wilkes of the O. L. Gregory Vine gar Co., Fit. Worth, Texas, is spending a few days with his sister, Mrs. c. D. Hew- lett, 1915 Fourteenth street, Fountain Heights.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
THE WEATHER

Alabama-Partly cloudy and colder Thursday; Friday fair, fresh west to northwest winds
 Weather Report.
 Temperature and precipitation as re- ported at the weather bureau for select southern stations during 24 hours ending at lO a. m; Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21

Nurse Is Doing WelI.--Lillie Bell, the mulatto nurse injured in a runaway accident Monday afternoon in heroic ally saving the life of the child of MT. and Mrs. Alex T. London, Is doing well at St. Vincent's. Her physicians are highly hopeful of her recovery. Arrested in Montgomery.-Jake Has, selton, alias D. J. Hosselton, alias l, B. Blythe, was arrested in Mort ~om- cry yesterday. The request wal .ade at the request of the Birmingham po- lice The accused Is charged with passing forged check in Birmingham. Fire Last Night.-Fire last night damaged the rear end of the saloon at the corner of Twenty-fourth street and Avenue A. The blaze occurred at 12:10 o'clock, and a nominal sum will cover the amount of loss on the building. The saloon was conducted by R. A. Brock x Co.
 Vulcan bscribers.-Secretary Jo- sep. B. Babb of the Commercial club Is sending out official notices to those who have subscribed to the Vulcan fund. and hopes to have all the cash collected by the end of the week. A great many people have sent in the amounts of their subscriptions, and quite large sum was collected by the special committee. A subscription of S10 was received by Secretary Babb late yesterday afternoon from Craw- ford Johnson, making total of s5115 subscribed
 Art Exhibit Closes.-The exhibition of the Newspaper Artists association, which has been in progress at the Ho- tel Hillman for three days past, closed last night The exhibition was we'll at- tended by representatives of the cul- ture of Birmingham and the work of the artists provoked expressions of high appreciation. Many of the local artists sold a number of their pictures at good prices. Another exhibition will be held again next year
 Salvation Army Dinner.-The Salva- ton Army will prepare substantial dinner al army headquarters on Christ mas day for the poor of the city. Those who can not come to the headquarters for their dinner will be given basket dinners to be taken to their homes. Dinners will be given out by ticket To provide for these dinners the Sal yation Army appeals to the generous public for aid. Responses have been liberal, but the army officers say that more money Is yet needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
"Frugdlity Looks Backward With Pleasure and Forward With Hope"

Many will look back with regret for the dollars spent uselessly this holiday season when the
 needs of the New Year face them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
CITY ITEMS

". TT. LEH MAN,
 Official in Charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21
Street Committee.

Here Is the report of the street com mitee:
 The committee recommends the adoption of the following resolution:
 Be it resolved by the Mayor and alder men of Birmingham that the city attor- ney be instructed to institute or cause to be instituted the proper legal pro- ceedings to test the claims of the city to the 25-foot strip for street purposes along the south line of the north half of northeast quarter of section 6, township 16 range 2 west.
 That the petition of R. F. Carr for reduction of assessments against lot 12 block 71s. the committee recommends that said assessments be reduced $2.09.
 That the petition of Bailey and How
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-21

0fAoe hoHrp from 8 q. m, to 3 p. m.
 every day.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-08-31

Mrs. A. c. Taylor entertained thirty
five ladies yesterday afternoon from 8
to 6, in honor of her friend, Miss Edna
Bright, of Minneapolis. Dainty re-
freshments were served and the affair
was very ~pleasurable to the ladies
present.
The Crows, who appear at the Opera
House next Monday evening, Sept. 1,
is one of the largest and best COM
panies making the state. They have
had engagements at WATERFOWL, Mad
ison, Sioux Falls and Aberdeen, but
his is their first visit to our city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Crumb cele-
brated their fifth wedding anniversary
Tuesday evening with a party OF in
vited friends at their residence. Re-
freshments were served and the thirty
five ladies and gentlemen present
passed an enjoyable evening.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-08-31
Of Household Interest

Housecleaning is not the pleasantest
of the housekeeper's tasks, but none
the less necessary on that account.
In the September Delineator Isabel
Gordon Curtis offers in her series,
"The Making of a Housewife" some
suggestions that will tend to Tighten
the labor and lessen the disagreeable.
ness of this household duty. Othe,
items of domestic interest in the same
number are illustrated cookery and a
variety of recipes under the topics
delicious Cream Jellies," "Deco.
rative Color Salads" and The Po-
tato." In addition, Alice NJ. kellogg,
explains "How to Select Finishing
Hardware" and Ward Macleod writes
on "GroWing Bulbs Indoors
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-08-31

"Under Two Flags" Opera House
Monday evening, Sept. 4. You have
read the book, now see the play. Ad-
mission, Is, %, So and 80 cents.
Miss Anna VI. Nelson, of D%eerwood,
Mimi, arrived in this city Saturday
evening, and will be a guest of Miss
Dora Larson for a week or two.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Durband came in
from Struble, Iowa, Tuesday and yes
terday went to their farm north of the
city to look after the land interests.
Misses Alice and Lettie Allen, who
have been visiting at the home of j. j.
Randall, departed for their home at
Belle Plain, Iowa, yesterday morning.
]. G. Oyloe the popular photo
tographer has compiled and perfected
a photo of the chorus choir Of the NJ.
E. church. Every member of the
choir at least should secure a copy.
Don't fail to see Cigarette, the warm
hearted, capricious little heroine of
"Onida's" celebrated novel, in'Under
Two Flags" Opera House, Monday
evening, Sept. 1.
Clarence Allison went to the Pacific
coast, oy way of st. Paul, Tuesday
night. If he can find satisfactory EN-
ployment on the coast he intends to
make a stay of some time.
j. L. Colegrove celebrated the sixty
sixth anniversary of his birth Tues
| day afternoon by inviting in a few
friends and neighbors. Refreshments
were served and a pleasant time was
had by those present.
Miss Babette Gagel left for Evanston
ILL.,, yesterday morning to enter the
school of oratory Of the Northwestern
University. Miss Gagel has consider
able Evolutionary talent and the train
ing received in a good school will
develop her natural gift in this line.
Misses Florence Rice and Ethel Big
Glow, who have been visiting With the
daughters of Rev. G. F. Hopkins, re-
turned to their homes at Flandreau
yesterday morning. Miss Winnie
Hopkins accompanied them for a
visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mckenna and
their daughter, who have been visiting
with the Messerschmidt and Magruder
families, returned to their home at
Boone, Iowa, yesterday. Mrs. Nc
Kenna is a daughter Of ]. B. Messer-
schmidt.
C. A. Palmer has the reserve seat
sale for the coming year for the
Brookings Opera House. Patrons OF
the theatre will therefore bear in mind
that they must buy their tickets Of
Mr.. Palmer at his fruit store on Main
street.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-08-31
Very Low Excursion Rates to San
Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland,
Tacoma, Seattle, ETC.,

Via the Northwestern Line. Excur.
sion tickets will be sold from all sta.
tions to Portland, Tacoma and Seattle
daily and to California points August
90, 80 and 81, September l, 2, 3, 1, 5,
y, IL, IA, 26, q, and %, with favor.
various meetings. Two fast trains to
the Pacific Coast daily. "The Over
land Limited" electric lighted
throughout, less than three days en-
route. Another fast traini is ''The Cali
fornia Express" with drawing room
and tourist sleeping cars. The best OF
everything. For rates, tickets, etc.,
apply to agents Chicago & North.
Western R'y. 12-1w
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-08-31

Harry Luckinbill is tanking for
Null brothers machine.
John Null arrived here Saturday
from lie Mars, Iowa.
Miss Rankin will teach the fall term
of school in Alton district No. II.
Mrs. f. H. Moffatt is enjoying a
visit with her mother from Watertown.
Mrs. John Richards and Mrs. Miller
spent Friday afternoon with Mrs.
McMillen.
F.. A. Beller of Sheldon, Iowa, vas
t~ransacting business here the first of
the week.
Mrs. State and daughter of White,
spent Friday afternoon With friends in
north Fountain.
Mrs. John Lebenstein Of Iowa, ar
rived here Monday and will remain for
a short time at the Speck home.
Miss Maude Lucas entertained a
number of friends from Prairie Home
at tea SUNDAY evening".
Miss Birdie Mcknight returned to
her home in Brookings Thursday after
spending her vacation with relatives
here.
A number from here are making ar
rangements to attend the gala days at
Bookings Monday and Tuesday, Sept.
4th and 9Th.
The grain is practically all cut at
this writing and all threshing ma
chimes in this vicinity started the first
OF the week on their regular run of
shock threshing, but were delayed by
a small local shower Tuesday,
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-08-31
PRAIRIE HOME

Threshing is slowly progressing in
this locality.
Miss Sadie Sloan spent Wednesday
afternoon at Mr.. Lumby's.
The Ladies' Aid society met 1T Mrs.
H. B. Gillett's last Thursday. A large
attendance is reported.
A party was given at the Killing
home Saturday evening in celebration
of Ben's twenty-first birthday.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-08-31
ITEMS OF INTEREST

We are going to have visitors-clean
up your grounds.
Hoyt Pond went to Pierre last even.
ing to visit relatives.
Gov. S. H. Elrod spent Tuesday
night in the city on his way to Pierre.
For SALE-Span of heavy mares.
If W.. H. H. PHILLIPS.
Mrs. j. A. Seaton returned Tuesday
evening from visiting friends in
WATERFOWL.
WANTED-Girl for general house.
work. Inquire Of Mrs. Geo. n. Breed.
Mrs. A. S. Harding came home yes.
terday morning from a visit at De.
Smet.
Mrs. Chris Hanson and children left
last Saturday to make their future
home at Fremont, Neb.
DR.. A. w. Hyde was called to Gary
last evening. He is expected to re-
turn in a day or so.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Palmer visited
yesterday and today in Estelline with
their daughter, Mrs. Lewis Blote.
NJ. w. Allen ard wife, who hav,
been visiting their son, George, il
Minneapolis, returned home Tuesday
afternoon.
w. H. Leighty, wife and children
returned Tuesday night from Carthage
where they visited with Mr.. Leighty's
relatives.
The REGISTER is pleased to state
that Mrs. Geo. n. Breed is steadily
recovering from her late serious i'll
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Ray went tc
Castlewood yesterday, Mr.. Ray to look
over the new school building and Mrs,
Ray to look over the town for the first
time.
Ground was broken forthe new 81 ,00C
church to be erected by the United
Presbyterians. Johnson & Void have
the contract.
Miss Rose Gudehus arrived home
Tuesday afternoon from a vacation
visit made with her sister, Emma, a;
Two Harbors, Mimi.
The Misses Chappell, Kelly, Beatty,
Kendall and Pierce returned from the
Y. w. G. A. convention at Waterloo,
Iowa, last evening.
E. L. Squirting, W. A. Caldwell and
j. H. Bushnell started for Montana
Tuesday evening, where they will pur-
chase sheep for feeders.
Misses May and Pearl Button ac-
companied w. H. Leighty on his
return from Carthage for a visit. They
are nieces OF Mr.. Leighty.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-08-31
Notice OF Dissolution

The partnership heretofore existing
under the firm name of Timmons &
Kelley, was, by mutual consent dis
solved on Monday, Aug. p, Mr.. Tim
mons retiring from the firm. Mr..
Kelley will continue the business,
~collect.all monies due the firm and
settle all accounts contracted by them.
LEO TMMONS.
13w3 j. w. KELLEY.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-08-31
Fiendish Suffering

Is often caused by sores, ulcers and
cancers, that eat away your skin.
VIM. Bedell, of Flat Rock, Mich,
says, | have used Bucklen's Arnica
Salve, for Ulcers, Sores and Cancers.
1t is the best healing dressing | ever
found" Soothes and heals cuts,
burns and scalds. 25c at C. d. Ken
dall's drug store.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-08-31
Very Low Rates to Kansas CITY, Mo.

Via the North-Western Line. Elk.
cursion tickets will be sold August q
to 81, inclusive, with favorable return
limits, on account of Annual conven-
ton National Firemen's Association
Apply to agents Chicago & North
Western R'y. 10-5w
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-08-31
Comparative Temperature.

The following is a comparative
table of the temperature as registered
by the government thermometer at the
I. 5. Experiment station for the years
1904 and 1905 and furnished REGISTER
readers by Prof. j. 5. Cole for the week
ending August 30. 1905:
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-08-31
Very Low Rates to Richmond, Va.

Via the North-W Western Line. Excur-
sion tickets will he sold Sept. s to IL,
inclusive, with favorable return limits,
on account OF Farmers National
Congress. Apply to Agents Chicago
IL North-W Western R'y. 1.-Two
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-08-31
Peculiar Disappearance

J. d. Runyan, Of Butlerville, o.,
laid the peculiar disappearance of his
painful symptoms, OF indigestion and
b~iliousness, to DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. He says: They are a perfect
remedy, for dizziness, sour stomach,
headache, constipation, etc." Guar
anteed at C. ID. Kendall's drug store,
price 25c.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1905-08-31
Exchange or Sal

We have thirty so acre farms in
central Minnesota, near two railroads,
which we will sell for $1,000 each. 500
within ninety days, balance in nine
equal annual payments. Partly wood
ed, some grass land, near beautiful
lakes.
tt w. H. H.. PHILLIPS.