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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
AGREEMENT IS REACHED FOR
 REDUCTION IN INSURANCE
THE AGREEMENT REACHED

cated in the city hall station; also that the truck in commission now, or a new truck, shall be placed in commission at southside, fully manned.
 8. Further that two new fire stations be equipped and maintained, one at or near Richmond Place, and the other in the Lakeview district.
 " g. Provide and maintain one extra first size steam fire engine to be ade- quately equipped and manned. This piece of apparatus to be preferably placed in service at city hall station.
 :" TO Move present first size steam fire engine now in service at city hall station to station No. at Avenue D and Nine teenth street and man same by a crew of at least three C3l men.
 Il. Provide approved new "Keyless' fire alarm boxes at or near southwest cor ner of North Nineteenth street and Third avenue, at or near corner of North Eighteenth street and Second avenue, at or near corner of Twenty-first street and Second avenue, and connect same to and with regular fire alarm telegraph system.
 "12. Replace present street fire alarm boxes numbered 22, 35, 24 132, fl. 42, 23, 121 AT, 51, 21 19 by approved new Key less'' boxes and connect same to and with the regular fire alarm telegraph system.
 13. Fire alarm boxes numbered 12, IS, H. 15. Is, IT, 25 2S, 31, 32, B. 34 &. A, 45 43, 52, B, 54 55. 56. 122. 123 14 ISL 194 to have conspicuous signs stating clearly where keys for such boxes may be found.
 IA Twenty-eight of the hydrants all ready In service should be replaced by ap- proved new hydrants having e-ineh bells, 8-inch internal diameter barrels, two 2Ds- inch hose connections and one 5-inch steamer connection, the pipe connectig street mains to the hydrants to be not less than six inches in diameter in all cases.
 (The location of these hydrants is desig- mated in the report)
 l" 16. Provide the following additional approved new hydrants (4O in ''congested district" All hydrants to have six diam eter bells. eight diameter barrels. two and a half hose connection The pipe connections from street mains to hy- drants to be at least six in diameter in all cases. (The location of these hydrants is designated in the report)
 16. All steam fire engines in service and in reserve to be equipped, each, with one 6-inch rubber suction hose pipe, with 5-inch couplings. and one finch rubber suction hose pipe with 21a-inch coupling.
 IT. Provide an automatic water heater to be installed at station No ?, to keep water in boiler of fire engine at that sta- ton hot at all times
 The changes made in the original de- mands of the tariff association were the elimination of section l. regarding the passage of building laws, as 1t was found that laws had already been passed; the elimination of section 4. regarding the election of an electrician, as the tariff association maintains one in the city. Sec- ton ? of the original demands is made section 1 of the agreement, and sections and 10 of the original demands are con- solidated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
% BORROWED ENGINES WILL
 ARRIVE THIS MORNING

are returned to Birmingham and placed In commission. As much of the present engines as possible will be used in the reconstruction, and when the steamers are returned to the city they will be practically as good as new
 The estimate of the cost has not yet been completed, but the expert will prob- ably reach a decision today, and as soon as he does so, and the figures are ac- cepted, the engines will be placed on train and forwarded to Cincinnati
 The fire box in one of the engines gave way Sunday morning and section of the coil in the boiler of another gave way.
 When the two borrowed engines arrive today the city will be as well protected by apparatus as before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09

Chief Mullin, of the fire department returned yesterday morning from Cincin- natl with the good news that he had suc- ceeded in securing two fire engines to be used in Birmingham until the two which are out of service can be repaired.
 The two new engines will reach here tbis morning on the Louisville and Nash vile train and will be unloaded and placed in commission before nightfall.
 An expert of the American Fire Engine company is in Birmingham figuring on what will be required to repair the two third class engines, portions of which gave way at the fire last Sunday morn ing.
 Both of the little engines which broke down are to thoroughly overhauled and put in first class condition before they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
MASONIC TEMPLE
 WILL BE ERECTED
BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED NEXT MONTH AND CONTRACT WILL BE LET THIS sPRING-HANp. SOME BUILDING PROJECTED.

A handsome Masonic temple will be erected on the vacant lot at the south east corner of Nineteenth street and Sixth avenue. opposite the First Metho- dist church. The stockholders of the Masonic Temple association met Thurs day night and ratified the action of the board of directors at a meeting held De- cember 29 last, providing for the new temple. The building will have three sto- ries above the basement, and is to cost about $Go,OOO
 It was decided at the meeting that bonds to an amount not exceeding $20, 900 might be issued in order to raise suf- ficient money to complete the temple. Bids for the construction work will be received next month and a contract will soon follow.
 The building will be constructed of pressed brick and stone. It will be ele- gantly fitted up and the appointments will include modern system of ventila- tion. The basement will be used as a banquet room.
 John G. Smith is the president of the Temple association and M. T. Stradford Is the secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
Clock Savings Bank Free

We are offering to our Depositors in the Savings Department, a handsome CLOCK SAVINGS BANK a correct time piece, in black enamel, which will be kept in repair
 Free of Cost To obtain one of these beautiful and useful clocks free, you are requested to call at the bank and an of- icer will cheerfully explain to you.
 AMERICAN TRUST ( SAVINGS
 BANK,
 BIRMINGHAM ALA. Corner First ave. and Twentieth st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
RESIDENCE BURNED.
E. A. Smith Loses His House at Mar.
 tin Station.

Fire practically destroyed the residence of E. A. Smith at Martin station on the Bessemer car line, Tuesday afternoon. The loss was about ss2oO. which was par tially insured. The insurance on the house was about s1,OOO, and on the furni- ture $500.
 The fire originated while Mrs. Smith and the children were in the city and MT. Smith was out in the field near the house with some negro employees. By the time he reached the house the flames had gained such headway that they could pot be checked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09

failed to shake the testimony of the de- fense, and said that even without the defense's witnesses the state had failed to prove it's case
 MT Shugart then emphasized the re- sponsibility of jurymen and magnified eff fectively the point that so long as there
 was a reasonable doubt in the minds of
 jurors they were required to bring in a
 verdict of acqulttal. He said that the defendants were white men, that the de- ceased was q negro. that the state had
 failed to show a motive for the crime, or
 even malice and that white men should
 hesitate long before they condemned two
 members of their race for the crlme
 charged in the indictment. He then point ed out that If lei, alone the negroes would turn and murder one another by wholesale as they do in all purely negro countries. and that the only thing which prevents carnival of such crimes in this country is the fact that the white people stand between the negroes and anarchy. He urged the ju = do jus tice to everyone, but not to 't " any appeals to false senti
 At the close of Mir, Snug 70 the jury. the court adJoui the trial of the case al e'- 1'-'s
 morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
CURE PERMANENT

"Your letter of the Ioth inst. re- ceived, asking in regard to the cure of my baby some six years ago. We'll, the disease has never returned to her head which at that time was Q solid sore on top and down the back"
 MRS. VIM. RYER, Elk River, Minn.| Feb. 25, 1903. Sold throughout the world. cutIcura Resolvsnt, 50c ln torm of Chocolate Coated Pills 2sc. per vial of so Ointment, 60e Soap 25c. Depotsi London, ~ Charter house Sq Paris Rue de ls Pair Bos,on lS Columbus Ave. Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Sole Proprietors.
 1a-Ssnd for How 10 Cure Eezsma."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK & TRUST co. 2OO3 First Avenue.

The unprecedented popularity of this bank is a source of great satisfaction to it's officers and stockholders, as it en- phatically shows that the thrifty people of this district are quick to recognize the advantages of a strictly Savings Bank for Savings deposits. We accept no com mercial business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
THE WEATHER

Washington, February S.-Forecast for Friday fair, fresh northwest winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
CITY ITEMS.

Rescue Home.-The formal openir g of the Rescue Home, established by the Salvation Army at the corner of Twenty-third street and Avenue E will take pace this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 Country CIub.-The card party that was to be given by the Country club last night, but postponed on account of bad weather, will be given on next Monday night, February 13.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
OFFICERS:

oFFIcERs: J. B. Cobbs. President; B. F. Roden, V. President; H. H. Mayberry, Treasurer; c. G. Davidson, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
BIG MEETING AT
 HILLMAN TONIGHT
STOCKHOLDERS IN BIRMINGHAM EXPOSITION COMPANY WILL ELECT oFFlcERs-$24,s5o HAS BEEN SUBSCRIBED.

Persons who have subscribed for stock in the Birmingham Fair and Exposition company will meet at 8 o'clock tonight at the Hotel Hillman to elect officers and permanently organize the association.
 Every stockholder is expected to be present. As questions of importance will be discussed and definite action will be taken, the views of everyone financially interested in the association will be well comed.
 It is understood that Eugene Fies will be elected permanent president of the or ganization. Who the other officers will be has not yet been determined. c. c. Engstfeld, who has acted as temporary secretary at the informal meetings, is mentioned as a candidate for permanent secretary.
 Subscriptions for stock in the associ- alton now amount to $24, 750, s1600 having been subscribed in the last few days.
 Here Is the list of subscribers:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09

Hermitage. sign writer. has moved across the street to Vulcan sign shop. 19 N. aoth st.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
E.!!E!!Sl x! BEST ROUTE TO MARDI GRAS

Tickets to New Orleans, Mobile and Pensacola will he sold March lst to 9th inclusive. limited March llth. at rate of one fare plus 25 cents for round trip. account Mardi Gras. Extensions and stop-overs can be obtained on Mardi Gras tickets.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., c1t m AND RETURN. .... ....... Skl.JU Tickets will be sold March 1st, 2nd and 3rd, account Presidential Inauguration, limited March sth. with privilege of ex- tension.
 ONE WAY CoLoNIsT TICKETS on sale February 21st and March 21st to points in Texas. Colorado and Missouri at rate Of one half the regular fare plus s2 GO.
 HOMESEEKERS' TICKETS to points in the West will be on sale February 7th and Fist, at rate O. one fare plus s2.o for the round trip, limited 2l days. For further information, call or write.
 P. SID JONES, D. P. A..
 R. c. PIERCE. c. P. A., Both phones s26 Birmingham ALA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09

DIRECTORS:
 J. B. Cobbs. H. H. Mayberry. B. F Roden, J. H. Robinson, C. o. Simpson, j. R. Copeland, c. 0. Burns of lew York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09
Local Weather Data.
Weather Report.

Weather Report.
 Temperature and precipitation as re- ported by the weather bureau for select ed southern stations during "A hours end Ing at ' a. m. Precip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-09

The strength of a bank is in it's individual
 loans.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-14

THE KAISER SENT BUST OF HIMSELF.
world, public or private, which has
neglected to provide itself with Il por-
trait of the German kaiser. 1t may
be had for the asking, and hint is
sufficient. The kaiserin is Il liberal
and thoughtful Christmas benefactress.
She makes it a point to give some
thing of value to every child of royal
lineage in Christendom, and that means
much labor and discrimination. The
children of royal lineage in the German
empire alone are quite numerous
enough to absorb fortune, and 1t is
reputed that the generous royal lady
spends $4,000 every year in this adm-
rable way.
The present sultan of Turkey, with
all his traditional hatred of the giaour,
has fallen into the habit of sending
Christmas gifts to some of the Chris
tian courts. These remembrances con-
sist for the most part of jars of pre-
served rose leaves and Leyantine sweet
meats prepared by his own confectlon-
er. The aged emperor of Austria sends
q liberal gift of priceless Tokay to his
fellow sovereigns. The domestic old
queen of Denmark, the "mother-in-law
of Europe" who is an inveterate knit
ter of woolen stockings, dispenses her
yearly accumulation at Christmastide,
The genial king of the Belgans sends
nothing but checks, and 1t is whispered
that his bank account is considerably
reduced Mt the holiday season. Will
helmina of the Netherlands, who is as
prudent as she Is thrifty, gives decora-
tions and confers orders. This was
also the economical Christmas practice
adopted by Queen Victoria. The king
of Spain sends presents only to his rel
atives, and the royal family OF Portu-
gal, rich as it is, is not much addicted
to the gift habit. The queen sends
generous check to the Vatican and the
king distributes few decorations.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-14

In other days the Catholic and
Episcopal churches celebrated Christ
mas much as Americans now OBJ
serve the glorious Fourth. Roman
candles. skyrockets, firecrackers and
general rejoicing and noisy hilarity
marked the day sacred to the birth of
the Prince of Peace. The idea was
that the occasion was Il joyful one and
men should vocferously attest their
happiness. Echoes of these old cele-
brations are still heard In portions of
the south which were settled by the
cavaliers. Under the reformation,
however, and especially under Puri-
tanlsm, this form of observing Christ
mas was done away with. In t:e ear
ly days of New England Christians
was scarcely observed Mt all, and /. Is
only In comparatively recent years
that the present custom OF giving and
feasting was revived In sections where
the Puritan had held sway.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-14

genious mechanical toys "made In Ger
many" The president of the French
republic, not to be outdone in Christ
mas civility, gives presents of costly
Sevres and Limoges wares to the reign
ing queens of Europe. In return he is
often decorated with the ribbon of
some coveted order. The president of
the Swiss confederation is more prac-
tical in his holiday generosity. Last
Christmas he sent to Queen Alexandra
a choice selection of cheeses.
AS a systematic dispenser of Christ
mas cheer 1t is probable that the Ger
man emperor heads the list of royal
givers. With his customary 0rderli-
ness and attention to detail he begins
to plan his benefcent campaign long
before the dawn of the holiday season.
On slip of paper which he keeps con-
cealed in Il private cabinet he notes
down in his neat uncial script as they
occur to him the names of the various
persons whom he intends to remember
and the amount he expects to expend
OH each of them.
One of his standard gifts is his own
royal portrait Last Christmas he va
ried the usual custom by presenting his
prospective daughter-ln-law, the Ouch
ess Cecilia, with a marble bust of him.
self. There is absolutely no excuse
whatever for any collection in the
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-14
wADpINGroN.; !;

Emporium, Pa"
CONTRACTOR FOR MASONRY AND
STONF-C CUTTING.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-14
ROYAL FOLK
WHO PLAY
SANTA CLAUS
By ~
GEORGE II. PICARD

copyright, 1905, by George II. Picard.l
~ NE of the numerous advantages
enjoyed by royal personages'
an advantage, too, which has
not been greatly exploited, is
the power to give to any object dis
pensed as Il Christmas gift, no matter
how trivial it may be, distinct and
abiding value. 1t is related of one Of
the medieval pontiffs that on q GER
tain occasion he was so grateful for a
service rendered him by young prince
of the Borgia family that he begged
him to name some suitable reward
Come, my child he suggested in
sinuatingly. Tell me what I can do
to please you. Don't be afraid to put
my liberality to test It's the blessed
Christmas season, you know"
His youthful highness sighed deep
ly, but did not seem able to find the
words to frame his request.
Courage, my friend" persisted his
holiness. II am In the mood for CIV
ing. Ask confidently, and should ad
wise you to ask something more sub
stantal than my blessing"
The young Borgia realized that the
opportunity was golden. At that time
the temporal power of the Roman
pontiif was so great that kingdoms
were at his disposal. The prince knew
all that. but il did not tempt him.
Your holiness" he faltered. pros
tratins himself. Il beg you to give me
a lock of your hair"
At this unexpected request the pope
was both startled and touched. 1t
seemed incredible that a Borgia could
be satisfied with such sentimental
requital, and yet the young fellow
seemed to be in earnest.
"Why do you select such worthless
thing?" his holiness demanded.
"Oh do not refuse mer the prince
expostulated. Think of it's value as a
relic after Your holiness Is canoniZedr
The pontif smiled grimly Then he
put his right hand upon his head and
sighed long and rather mournfully. He
had some hair remaining but scarcely
enough to serve as Il relic.
"As you will" he groaned, but
had rather you had asked me for the
kingdom of the Two Siciles'
Some of the Christmas presents cX-
changed by latter day royalty are al
most absurd in their practicality. For
many years the gentle and well below
| ed Plus IX. was in the habit of eX-
changing Christmas gifts with the
equally amiable Victoria of England.
| The pope invariably sent package Of
| specially prepared and exqusitely
scented snuff, with an autograph letter
extolling its virtues as Il remedy for
catarrh and kindred disorders. This
standing gift was sometimes accom-
panied by few Jars of wine made
from fruit taken from particular vine
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-14

Christmas. which Is usually regarded
as the happiest day of all the year. has
frequently witnessed tragic events
Diocletian began one of his persecu-
lions OF the Christmas I'm 303 when
OH Christmas day he burned a church
full OF the followers of the Nazarene.
William the Conqueror Is said to have
slaughtered 100000 men. women and
children on Christmas day in the year
1908.
In liTo Thomas a Beckett preached a
Christmas day sermon that caused his
death four days later,
John Wycllf the great reformer. died
On Christmas day, 1881
In 1868 Christmas day iu London
saw tile great plague at its height
ono thousand people were dying daily
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-14

TELL NE WHAT I CAN DO TO PLEASE
YOU"
In the Vatican garden. 1t is not impos-
sible that her majesty may have made
q personal trial of the pope's remedy,
but ii is certain that she did not ac-
quire the habit. That she appreciated
the attention was made evident from
the fact that sundry jars of marina
lade devised in the royal kitchen at
Windsor found their way at Christmas
time to the Vatican.
Some of this delectable confection
made a holiday appearance in other
European courts. The queens Ger
man grandchildren We're fond OF It,
and their royal grandmother saw to
1t that goodly supply of the delicacy
and its attendant supplement OF u par
ticular seed cake OF her majesty's own
composition reached Potsdam In time
for the Christmas dinner One OF the
queens grandsons by marriage. the
czar, used TO send her the most beau
tiful malachlte and jade vases ever
seen In England. and In return he
received invariably six dozen case
Of very old and mellow Scotch whisky
from particular highland distillery.
long patronlxed by the British royal
family. There is no record to prove
that Nicholas found the Scottish bey.
erage more satisfying than his native
vodka. bat Il IL fact that he kept
on sending the precious vases as long
rs his thoughtful grandmother lived.
The kaiser's established Christmas
remembrance TO the elders of the Eng
llsh court IL case of Johuunlsberg
which Is almost as uuattaiuahle a. the
elixir Of life For the youngsters
"uucle William" sends tors OF The IN
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-14

copyright, 1905, by George II. Picard.l
. NE of the numerous advantages
e enjoyed by royal personages,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-14

j. O. JOHNSON j p. McNAREEY
JOHNSON Il McNAREEY,
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
EmPoRIUa, PA.
Will give prompt attention to all business en-
Yusted to them. ib-ly.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-14

MICHAEL BRENNAN,
ATT0RNEY-AT-LAW
Collections promptly attended to. Real estate
audpensiop claim agent,
25-1v Emporium, Pa.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-14

All orders in my line promptly executed. All
kinds of building and cut-stOne, supplied at low
prices Agent for marble or granite monuments.
Lettering neatly done.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-14
business Cards.
B. W. GREEN
- ATTORNEY-AT-LAW

FInVUrIuIns
All business relating to estate, collections, real
estates, Orphans Court and general law business
will receive prompt attention. f2-ly.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1905-12-14
AMERICAN HOUSE,

AMERICAN HOUSE,
East Emporium, Pa,
JOHN l.. JOHNSON, Prop'r.
Having resumed proprietorship of this old and
we'll established House invite the patronage of
the public House newly Furnished and thor
SuehIv renovated. 48ly
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-08
At Wholesale Prices

The Mascot saloon sells liquors, either bulk or case goods at wholesale prices. All the old brands always on hand. lVl-u'
The daily Alaskan., 1905-04-08

Toile Du Nord ginghamS, 1905 pat terms l5c a yard, at HayrisOns,