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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-14
BUSY SESSION OF
 PRATT COUNCIL
CITY OFFICIALS MAKE MONTHLY REPORTS AND MANY QUES- TONS ARE coNsIDERED-MRs. c. w. cRUMLEY DEAD.

Pratt City. June 13-( Special )-The Mayor and Board of Aldermen met in spe- eial adjourned session tonight. The re- ports of the city officials for the month of May were read and referred to the va rious committees and considerable rou- l tine business disposed of. An ordinance to prohibit the marking or | abuse of public buildings and halls was placed on it's third reading and passed. | number of petitions and complaints from the citizens were read and acted upon by the board The members present
 were Mayor Hudnall, Aldermen Seay, Stagg Muir, Mills. Powell Outlaw, O'Hara, Mackinaw and Mcdonald.
 Masons Elect Officers. | At a meeting of Florida lodge, No. 450 1 Ancient. Free and Accepted Masons, to- night, officers were elected for the en- suing term. Considerable routine bus- | ness was transacted and the occasion was an enjoyable one. Refreshments were served
 Personal and General. Miss Idene Key and Miss Ethel Daniel 1 left this morning for Gadsden, where they go to attend the state convention of the Alabama Epworth league. Miss Annie Levi of Johns Is the guest of Miss Eva Levi
 The Knights of the Maccabees held an interesting meeting tonight at the Knights of Pythas hall
 MT. w. L. Martin has returned from a two-weeks' stay at Blounts Springs.
 MT. Fred Foust is expected home tomor- row from Greensboro, where he has been attending the Southern university.
 Mrs. Crumley Dead.
 Mrs c. w. Crumley, an aged and highly esteemed woman of Crumley chapel, died this afternoon at her home at that place. She is susvived by her husband, c. w. Crumley, and several children Mrs Crum- lev had resided in this section all of her life and the chapel and the community were named for her husband. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at o'clock. The funeral ser vices will be conducted by the Rev. Mir. Miller
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THE LEGAL RECORD.

leging that his ntestnte was kille- by defendants train at Cordova, Ala.
 Mrs. Iva V. Mitchell vs. The Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company. Plaintiff asks $1O,OOO damages for al legged personal injuries.
 Arthur Cooper vs the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, for 5000 damages for alleged personal in- jures.
 The case of Mrs. Louvina M. Brown vs. the A. l. Krebs company, Is being heard in the first division of the city court.
 The following cases were disposed of in the first division of the city court yesterday:
 Johnson Ray vs. Grasselli Chemical company, dismissed.
 Dora Cooke vs. Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company; dismissed by plaintiff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-14
STEEL PLANT IS
 MAKING RECORD Outlook for This Month is Very
 Bright FAIRVIEW NOW HAS MAINS Large Number of Houses Being Built at Tuxedo-Personal and Gen.
 era News of
 Ensey.
FAIRVIEW NOW HAS MAINS

Ensley, June 13.-(Special )-One of the best days record ever established by the steel plant was made yesterday when ten heats were made from the open hearth furnaces. The departments of the plant are operating excellently and every indication Is that from now on every daily output of the plant will make a new record.
 The improvement work in progress around the plant is proceeding rapidly and the other construction work is being pushed to completion. A large force of men is employed on the construction of the new open-hearth furnace, which when placed in operation will greatly facilitate the manufacture of steel
 Water Turned On. The Birmingham Waterworks company has turned on the water in the Owen ton extension. The mains run through Fairview and South Ensley and will sup l ply water to several thousands people. 1 The citizens in the southern part of the | city and along the South Ensley car line are very much elated over the extension of the mains, which furnish an ample supply of water.
 Many Houses Being Built. | Making conservative estimate there are at the present over fifty houses in the
  Most of these are residences although | there are several brick stores being erect | ed.
 The greater part of the building &C., | tivity appears to be centered in Tuxedo | and South Ensley. In the past two months there has been over 100 houses | built in this section of the city. Building activity Is also taking on new | life in the business portion of the city. | A number of large buildings are contem- plated and the ground for these struc- | lures will be broken in the next few days.
 Personal and General. Mrs. Price Dickens has as her guests | Mrs. D. C. Dame of Tillatbo Miss, and Miss Gertrude Chapman of Memphis. | Miss Pearl Willingham of Wetumpka was the guest of her sister, Mrs. w. Il. Bowen, yesterday.
 MT. George Byrum has returned from a visit to Asheville. N. c. E. E. Freeman and son left yesterday for Louisville to spend the summer. Prof D. I. Moore has returned from Summerville. Ga. where he conducted a teachers institute.
 Chnaman Fined. Sullie Lee, a Chnaman, was fined $o and costs by Justice of the Peace Broole this morning on the charge of assault Sullie had employed two women assist ants and when he discharged them he IS alleged to have used too much rorce' Lawn Fete. | The ladies of St. Anthony's church | will give a lawn entertainment June l9, 20 and N. Seasonable refreshments Will be served at moderate prices and many attractive features have been arranged.
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committee of fifteen members to devise ways and means to obtain immigrants for Alabama.
 A committee consisting of John B. Knox of Anniston, Wilson Brown of Bir- mingham. and Mr Thornton of Talladega was, upon motion of Mir. Mitchell of Gads- den, appointed to call upon the governor and request him to appropriate from the contingency fund enough money to en- able delegation of the conference to go to New York and study the subject there.
 After adjournment the conference rode ever the district in one of the traction companys touring cars.'''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-14
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers have been filed in the probate office:
 Bertram Jacobs to Agnes F. Leather wood, lot % and five feet off of southern part of lot 24, block 174 consideration. s4300.
 Henriette A. Linsay and husband to Mrs. Annie L. Pease, parts of lots 5 and 6. block G43, Elyton survey, consideration, $1700.
 James NJ. Bright and wife to John K Hubbard. lot in section IS, township II. range ? west: consideration. $1100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-14
ChancerY Court

Chancellor A. H. Benners presiding: In the chancery court yesterday, the following cases were disposed of: Mary O. Parker vs. James H. Parker; dismissed.
 George H. Harrison vs. Robert H. Zell. continued.
 Shed Jude ct al, vs. s. J. Brintle; passed to June 20.
 The following Is the docket for to- morrow:
 Houston Hooks vs. Mary Jane Hooks. Jesse Keith vs. Savannah Keith.
 Birmingham Realty company vs. Charles o. Rossiter
 Willie Herndon vs. Addie Herndon.
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DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY,
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,
guarantee

- 14 &Ak&O8 you a perma- nent cure of rivate troubles and that you may know my guarantee Is re- liable I refer ' ou with per- mission. to the First National aank. Alabama National bank. steiner , Broth- ITS. bankerA
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Concealed Weapon,

J. w. Altman was arrested last night by Officers Waldrop and Gates. on a charge of discharging fire arms in the city limits. A case of carrying a con cealed weapon was also made against him. He made bond in each case for his appearance in police court this morn- ing.
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to the following article which was in the columns of The Age Herald of June l, written by your correspondent at Sel- ma:
 Said He Was Coming to Kill.
 J. w. Munroe is a lineman recently come to Selma from Pensacola to assist in the work of putting in the new system for the Bell Telephone company. Yesterday he received a ong-distance message from Montgomery from E. M. Williams, also a lneman, with whom he used to work. and the latter told him he was coming to Selma last night and was going to kill him. Mir. Munroe immediately went to police headquarters after the conversa tion and swore out a warrant against Williams. charging him with threatening his life. The warrant was given to Officer Blanton, and he was at the depot upon the arrival of the Montgomery train last night prepared to serve the same, but Williams failed to show up. Williams claims Munroe caused him to lose his job.
 It has been established today by com munication with the Selma office of the Southern Bell Telephone company that not only Is it fact that Williams had no conversation with Munroe over long distant telephone from Montgomery on or about that date, but that Munroe had no conversation whatever with Williams nor anyone else on or about the 30th of May. It is fact that Williams passed through Montgomery on the S0th of May en route to Lafayette, but states most emphatically that he has made no such threat against Mr. Munroe nor anyone else and such charges are a great sur prise and injustice to him, and wholly without foundation. This charge is great surprise to the friends and relatives or Mir Williams in this city, as he IS known to be very quiet and sober young man, and of one of the best families of chambers county, his father, J. A. Will Hams, being at present clerk of the cir cult court and register in chancery of Chambers county. The friends of this family are glad the charge of Munroe is without foundation. and that E. M. Wii- Hams will be fully exonorated in the matter. R. l.. GAINES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-14
Marriaqe Licenses.

The following marriage license has been issued from the probate office;
 James B. Madison of Dallas, Tex, to Miss Lillian b. Aske.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-14
Miss Conner Is Restina We'll.

Miss 3evelle Conner. daughter of B B. Conner. Is resting well at St. Vim cent hospital and hopes are entertained for her early recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-14
City Court.

Judges Charles w. Ferguson and Charles A. Senn, presiding;
 The following suits were filed in the city court yesterday:
 J. J. Emerson. administrator of the estate of J. w. T. Bell vs the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad company The plaintiff asks s20.Ooo damages al
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-14
RAILWAY SCHEDULES

Showing the arrival and departure of passenger trains at the union station, Birmingham:
 (Effeetive May 2S, 12:o1 a. m.) Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-14
TYBEE The Queen of all South Atlantic Seashore Resorts

Tybee, Ga. is IS miles from Savannah, ard is rea-l-cd quickly and comfortably by the Central of Georgia Railway.
 Or further information write or apply tu E. H. Fell. T P. A. 1921 B~ st avenue. Birmingham. Ala
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DENIES THE CHARGE.
E. M. Williams Says He Never Made
 Threat Over Telephone.

Lafayette, June 1S-(Special)- day, the 12th inst, a friend or E. M. Williams of this city called his attention to the following article which was in the columns of The Age-Herald of June l, written by your correspondent at Sel- ma:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-14

What! You haven't heard about the quarterteReP Call the "GAWK." Peoples phone 276, Age Herald building. Gawk Engraving Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-06-14
LOW RATE Excursion Tickets to New York, Boston, Philadel- phia, Baltimore, and the
 Northeast

via. Central of Georgia Ky. to Savannah thence the finest Steamships in the coast wise service.
 For comforl pleasure md recreation this trip cannot be surpassed. The voyage takes about 60 hours-two days and a half well spent under the most delight ful conditions.
 For fun. frolic. mirth. music. merri- ment health and happiness go to
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Central of Ge, Arrive from Savannah ..10:15 pm Savannah ..12:05 pm
 Seaboard Arrive from Atlanta ..... 2::35 pm All trains run by marked thus @ are
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Trains leave Birmingham as follows: 6:1O a. m.-No. Ss, for Atlanta, Washing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-04
ORDER OF PUBLICATION.

The state of Alabama, Jefferson county, Jonas Schwab company vs. John Byars, ct al., No. 321S-In chancery. at Birming- ham, Alabama, fifth district, northwest ern chancery division of Alabama
 In this cause it being made to appear to the court by affidavit of l.. J. Haley, Jr., solicitor for complainant that the defendants, John Harris, Charlie Harris, Walter Harris and Fred Harris, are non- resident of Alabama and reside in Weir City, state of Kansas. and further that, in the belief of said affiant, the defend- ant, John Harris, is of the age of twenty one, and Charlie Harris, Walter Harris and Fred Harris are minors under twen- ty-one years of age and their ages are unknown, it is therefore ordered by the court that publication be made in the Age-Herald, a newspaper published in the city of Birmingham Alabama, once a week for four consecutive weeks, requir- ing them, the said John Harris. Charlie Harris, Walter Harris and Fred Harris to plead answer or demur to the bill of complaint in this cause by the 9th day of March 1905, or, in thirty days there after, decree pro confesso may be taken against them
 Done at office, in Birmingham, this 3rd day of February. 1905.
 ALFRED H. BENNERS, 2-4-4t-sat. Chancellor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-04
MODERATE BUYING
 OF IRON GENERALLY
Prices Unchanged and Buying Has Been Confined Mostly to Small Lots--Severe Weather Af-
 fects Full Supply.

Rogers, Brown & Co.'S Cincinnati report of yesterdays date says:
 It is expected that the production for January will show up at the rate of 21,- 00O0O0 tons year. This will go into finished products, and even this record should not prevent g. further reduction of furnace stocks. The week brought out many buyers, who, recently claim ing to be covered for the first half, found it necessary to purchase for delivery prior to July 1. This change of front was due to the placing of orders in finished lines in excess of preparation, and unex- pected by manufacturers.
 The severe weather of the last week had it's effect on the fuel supply, and the promise of more severe winter treatment does not tend to allay the anxiety of those interested.
 Moderate buying is the order of the day but it is so general and active in such varied lines that it's very moder- ation is satisfactory. The widespread effect of general purchases can only re- suit in good, and a tendency toward an increase.
 Prices remain unchanged and buying has been mostly confined to small lots The southern makers. particularly are very firm in their ideas, both as to prices and brilliant prospects.
 Contracts for finished material placed during the week have not been large but the work on hand and that contem- plated is such as to please manufac- turers. The quantity of material which is being figured on for bridge and steel frame building construction is enormous and when specifications are let and busi- ness is closed it's effect will be felt at once.
 Coke continues firm and is in good de- mand. At some points it is scarce on account of transportation difficulties, which continue serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-04
PRODUCE MARKET
 EFFECTED BY GOLD
VEGETABLES CANNOT BE SHIP PED IN FREEZING WEATHER, EGGS ARE HIGH-RUTTER AD. vANcES CENTS A POUND.

The cold, wave that has swept over the country had marked effect on Morris avenue produce business. Dealers say the shipping business is virtually paralyzed and that the local trade has decreased considerably.
 Even when the mercury goes down close to zero, the loss from freezing Is quite small on Morris avenue The store rooms are generally close and snug and that section of the city largely occupied by the produce merchants is low. But the goods cannot be handled safely. In transit they are exposed and perishable commodities are almost sure to suffer. A consignment of cabbage, potatoes or sim liar produce destined for a customer fifty miles from Birmingham, though leaving the depot in good condition. would reach its destination in a refriger ated shape.
 Prices on the staple lines have held up firmly until the cold weather, business has been good, and dealers say business will be all right at the first moderation in temperature.
 Sales of white peas have been quite heavy this winter Peas are a staple ar 'tiele of diet with a large number of Birmingham people. The industrial popu- lation of the outlying districts are sup piled by the local market, and they con sume large quantities of the staple foods.
 Lettuce, tomatoes and other of the veg etabIes looked upon as delicacies rather than staple. sell fairly well. though this weather affects the demand considerably.
 Eggs are 30 cents per dozen. The ther- mometer regulates the price of eggs ma- terially. Only a few days ago quotations were the lowest of the season and yes- terday prices were at the top notch. But ter has also jumped up about cents on the pound the past few days
 The poultry market is quite firm with dressed goods in brisk demand. Game is also in demand. The market consumes all that is consigned here
 This week is unfavorable to the fruit trade. No shipments are made from the south. while zero weather prevails.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-04
BIRMINGHAM HOTELS ARE
 TAXED TO FULL CAPACITY

The opening of the hotel built by Mrs. J. E. Torrey, on Eighteenth street and Second avenue, will come in good time The capacity of the other hotels of Bir- mingham are frequently taxed to the limit as was the case Thursday night. when it was impossible to get a room in a hotel in Birmingham.
 Application was made shortly after F o'clock Thursday night by several men seeking room in the six hotels, the Hill man, Florence. St. Nicholas, Morris, Met ropolitan and Colonial, and at all of them it was stated that every room they had was occupied.
 This straining of Birmingham's hotel capacity is due to two things. First, there is great deal of transient at present, and frequently the hotels have only one or two rooms left, owing to the large number of travelling men who come
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to Birmingham. Conditions have improved so rapilly in the district within the past three or four months that salesmen of all lines are coming to the district and they state that they are placing large orders.
 Another reason for the large hotel bus mess Thursday night was that the Ma tional Brickmakers association is meet ing in the city and it brought fully 400 people to the city, nearly all of whom are in the hotels
 The opening of Mrs. Torrey's hotel will give the city new European hostelry, run on popular price basis, but still everything will be frst-class. The rates VIII be reasonable and will attract a good share of the travelling business. The hotel building has been leased by Rigby & Perry, hotel men of Memphis. While the management has not fully decided upon a name. they expect to call the hotel "The Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-04
RECEIVERS SALE.

Under and by virtue of the decrees made in the matter of the Nichols Mer- cantile company, bankrupt, the under signed, as receivers, will proceed to sell <. ! the highest bidder for cash at Child eYsburg Ala, before the storehouse of Nicholls Mercantile company, between the hours of Il a. m., and D. m., on Thursday, the 9th day of February, 1905, eleven mules, twelve oxen and five sec- ond-hand two horse wagons, and lot of charcoal and wood cut for charcoal.
 The property can be examined near Childersburg Ala, where the, same is situated, and a full description obtained at that place if desired, or by writing to us at Anniston, Ala.
 This. the End day of February, 1905.
 I. c. SPROULL and JOHN S. COKE, 2~4-5t-sat-mon-t tu- wed-thu. Receivers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-04
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- fcer will cheerfully explain to you.
 AMERICAN TRUST & SAVINGS BANK, BIRMINGHAM. ALA
 Corner First ave. and Twentieth st
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Acting Governor Cunningham's plan for refunding the state debt is generally approved in business circles here and many finaneiers believe that the entire issue of bones will be taken by the peo- P of Alabama.
 W. P. G. Harding, president of the First National bank, who a few months ago discussed the refunding question at said yesterday: q heartily endorse Act ing Governor Cunninghams plan, regard ing it as l do the best that could have been evolved under the present law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-04
RAILROAD WORLD.


 c. R. Gray, general manager of the Frisco arrived yesterday morning over the Louisville and Nashville from Louis- vile, and spent yesterday going over the situation in Birmingham with General Agent A. D. Lghtner. M. M. Richey, assistant general superintendent of the Southern, MT. Gray and MT. Lightner held conference concerning the recent trouble between the two roads relative to the Seaboard going into Bessemer, Ensley and Pratt City over joint tracks, crossings and switches of the roads.
 Mr. Gray and MT Lightner will go to Bessemer today on a special train sdered and it is expected that some &C., ton will be taken tomorrow in regard to a settlement of the entire difficulty.
 Mr. Gray's private car will be used in taking the trip this morning.
 J. D. Patterson who has run as pas senger conductor between Birmingham and Atlanta for many years on the South ern, has been appointed station master of the new terminals in Atlanta. He Is well known by the travelling public, prob ably the best known railroad conductor in the south.
 Although having the title of station master he will practically be superin- tendent of terminals in the new station. Mr. Hickey, who is a well known din- ing car conductor of the Southern, and who has been running on trains out of Birmingham and Atlanta for a number of years has been placed in charge of the cafe of the new station in Atlanta, and will enter upon his duties at once The cafe will oe operated by the railroads.
 A special train, with about 125 members of the National Association of Brick Man ufacturers left last night at Il o'clock for New Orleans over the Queen and Cres- cent route The train consisted of four sleeping cars and two baggage coaches. Every berth in the sleepers was taken and one of the baggage cars was used for the baggage while the other was used for the purpose of serving a light lunch this morning at Slidell, where the party will inspect the brick plant, said to be one of the most complete in the world.
 Paul Gilardoni will have charge of the lunch car. The train is due to arrive in New Orleans this morning. It will be in charge of John w. Wood, travelling pas senger agent of the Queen and Crescent at Meridian, who came to Birmingham yesterday morning for that purpose.
 
 will leave the train at Slidell and go by water to New Orleans, but otherwise they will use the train. The members of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-04
ACTING COWS REFUNDlNG
 PLAN HEARTILY ENDORSED

The acting governor is to be particularly commended for inviting popular subscrip- tions and it is now in the power of the people of Alabama to own the, debt of their state, or such portion of it as they may desire
 "At the same time no discrimination is made against large syndicates which are free to bid for all or any portion of the bond issue. When the bids are con- sidered by Governor Cunningham I have no doubt the issue will be found to be largely oversubscribed and at figures that will be satisfactory to the state officials"