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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
CITY AUDITOR WILL
BUY THE EQUIPMENT
coNFERs WITH INSPECTOR HALL
WITH REFERENCE TO WEIGHTS
AND MEASURES TO BE BOUGHT
UNDER HEIDI RESOLUTION.

City Auditor w. B. Copeland yester-
day afternoon conferred with A. ]. Hall,
inspector of weights and measures, with
reference to the purchase of equipment
for that department of the city.
1t will be recalled that the Heidi reso-
luton adopted at the meeting of the City
Council Wednesday night instructed the
city auditor to purchase the equipment
Immediately. Mr.. Copeland will act in the
matter today probably.
The following weights and measures
are to be purchased
Dry Measure-One half peck, one peck,
one half bushel.
Liquid Measure-One gill; one pint, one
half pint, one quart, one half gallon, one
gallon.
Weights for Testing Scales: One quar-
ter ounce, one half ounce. one ounce, one
two ounce, one four ounce, one eight
ounce, one pound, one two pound, one
four pound, one eight pound, one fifteen
pound, one pair small balance scales and
complete set of weights for same.
One yard stick, one tape measure, one
guage for barrel measuring, and one
stencil containing measuring lettering
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
MORTGAGE SALE.

Under and by virtue of a power OF sale
contained in that certain mortgage, which
is dated the Bird day of February, 1904,
executed by L. J. Meyers to American
Trust and Savings Bank, and which said
mortgage has been duly and legally trans
ferred and assigned to the Undersigned,
and which mortgage has been duly re-
corded In the probate office of Jefferson
county, Alabama, in volume 3tS, record Oh
mortgages. page "a; default having been
made in the payment of the debt thereby
secured, the undersigned as transteree
and assignee of said mortgage and debt,
will take possession of and will offer for
sale and sell to the highest bidder Tor
cash, at auction, on Monday, the goth day
of January, 1905. between II o'clock noon
and o'clock p. m. in front OF the court
house door of Jefferson county, Alabama,
the following property conveyed by SAID
mortgage, to-wit:
One concrete mixer and boiler complete.
This 10Th day of January. 1903.
VAUGHAN g. SON,
Assignee and Transferee OK Said Mort
gage and Debt.
LEE c. BRADLEY,
Attorney for Assignee. 1-2O-lot
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
FRATERNAL HALL.
Five-story Building Is to Be Erected.
Association Holds Annual Meeting.

Work is soon to commence on the five
story building which Is to be erected by
the Fraternal Hall association, composed
of local Odd Fellow and knights of Pyth-
las lodges. The building will be erected
on the lot purchased by the association
on Third avenue, and will cost about $780,
900 when completed. II will have 'front.'
age of 90 feet on Third avenue.
AT the annual meeting of the asso-
citation. held in the parlors of the Metro
politan hotel, officers were elected and
reports received.
The following directors were elected to
serve a year:
For Odd Fellow Lodges-George Hud-
dleston of Mineral City lodge; l. ]. Ritten-
berry, for Birmingham lodge; John Wood
row. for Magnolia lodge; w. r. Watkins,
for Star lodge; w L. Robinson, for Cres-
ent lodge.
For knights of Pythias Lodges-Emil
Lesser, for Phoenix lodge; r. r. Board,
for Dirego-Hines lodge; w. T. Parker, for
Fidelity lodge; and Eli p. Smith, for
Birmingham lodge
Two vacancies were left on the board to
be filled by the directors. One of them
will be given to member of Fraternal
Lodge of Odd Fellows.
The directors elected officers as fol-
lows:
President-Emil Lesser, reelected.
Vice President-John Woodrow.
Secretary-Eli p. Smith, reelected.
Treasurer-George Huddleston, re-
elected
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
BRICK MEN COMING.
Annual Meeting National Brick Manu-
facturers' Association Next Month.

Preparations are being made for the en-
tertainment of the delegates and visitors
to the twentieth annual meeting of the
National Association of Brick manufac-
turers which will be held in Birmingham
February 1, 2 and 3.
A banquet will ne given at the Hotel
Hillman, covers being laid for four hun
dred, and a theatre party and luncheon
at the Country club will be given to the
ladies in the party. There will be about
400 visitors to the convention, 1t is esti-
mated The entertainment committee of
the Commercial club of which s. w.
Lee is the chairman, will assist in the
entertainment.
The business sessions will be held in
the National Guard armory at the city
hall
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20

capitalists to finance railroad line lead.
ing from Corinth, Miss, to Savannah
Tenn, via Shiloh Park.
1t is about seventeen miles from Corintf
to the park and equally as far between
the park and Savannah, which lies on the
bank of the Tennessee river. There is nc
railroad line nearer than fifteen or twenty
miles, while the surrounding country Is
said to be the most valuable and produc-
tive in West Tennessee.
Surveys and estimates are now being
made and the financing of the proposed
road will be In the hands of ]. F. Mosby
or Cincinnati. The proposed road will
make connections at Corinth with the
Southern railway and the Mobile and Ohio
road
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
Graham-Watson Weddino.

w. H. Graham and Miss Susie Watson
We're married Wednesday evening at the
East Birmingham Baptist church, the
Rev. Joe w. Yesey officiating.
l.. o. Parsons acted as best man and
Miss Louise Watson maid of honor. J. T.
Richards and James Hendon were the
ushers. Quite a large crowd attended the
wedding. The church was artistically
decorated. A musical programme was
rendered by John Caldwell and Miss Gill
bert just previous to the ceremony. Mr..
Watson is a merchant at East Birming
ham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20

The features of the seml-annual meeting
Of the Alabama Wholesale Grocers' assoc
citation were the business sessions held
yesterday morning and afternoon at the
Hillman and the banquet given last night
at the Country club.
At the morning session L. NJ. Hooper,
the president of the association, made
an address. pointing out the needs
of the association, what It had done and
what it should attempt to do. The asso-
citation, he said. was prosperous. and
hourishing. increasing in numbers and in
influence.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
WHOL ESALE CROCERS IN
SEMI-ANNUAL MEETING

At the regular business session that
opened at 2 o'clock subjects of peculiar
interest to the association were discussed.
At o'clock the members were taken on
a trolley ride throughout the city, arriv-
ing at the Country club at $50 The ban
quet there at 7 o'clock was enjoyed by
fifty members of the association, repre-
senting every important wholesale grocery
company in the state.
The officers of the associations are: L.
M. Hooper of Selma, PRESIDENT w. L.
Ward of Selma, secretary; Robert Neville
of Mobile, treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building permits have been issued by
Inspector Julian Kendrick as follows:
II. P. Tissier to move frame dwelling
from No 9OS Central avenue south, the
same to cost $50.
Citizens Savings Bank and Trust COM
pany to repair three-story brick build
ing at No. 2003 First avenue at a cost
of $1,000.
Dan A. Hogan & Co. to repair one-story
brick building at No. 224 South TWEEN
tieth street at cost of $50.
Pearson e. Richards to repair three
story brick building at No 2l22 North
Twentieth street at a cost of $500.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
Rousseau Indicted.

New York, Jan. 19.-Gessler Rosseau.
charged with sending an internal ma
chine to the Cundard dock year ago
last May, was indicted today by the
grand jury unde, the section of the penal
code which makes It a Colony to send
dynamite or other explosive to a steam
slip or railroad without label or other
sign OF its character. 1t Is expected that
Rosseau will be extradited from Phila-
delphia at once and brought to this city
for trial.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
REDUCING SECOND
L|EUTS. IN A. n. c,
National Guard Organization TO
Conform With u. S. Army
GUARD TO BE INSPECTED
Considerable Interest Is Being Mani
tested In Proposed Mass Meet
ing to Be Held Here Un-
der Auspices A. N. G.

The recent order of Adj. Gen. w. w.
Brandon in abolishing the commission of
Junior and secoi.d lieutenants in the Ala
hama National Guard is considered in
military circles Of great Importance. This
action is taken, the adjutant sends out
from Montgomery, to place the National
guard on the same regulations with the
United States Amy.
Early In 1899 when the Alabama sol
diers had returned home from service In
the United States army, tn work of re-
organizing the National guard of the
state was undertaken. All OF the com
pan!es recognized since .hen provided
fo- a captain, a first lieutenant, second
lieutenant and junior second lieutenant.
This was not in accordance with army
regulations, but 1t was allowed to stand.
Second Lleltenants Not Reduced.
Officers holding commissions In the
Alabama National guard now as Junior
second lieutenants are not to be reduced
to the ranks, but no more officers are to
be elected to that commission.
Local military officers have been adj
vised by the paymaster at Mobile that
the pay rolls for the members of the
National guard who attended the brigade
encampment at Owenton last summer
have been forwarded 10 washington. lie
writes that just as soon as the papers
are returned the National Guardsmen
are to be paid.
The Next Inspection.
The National guard Is to be inspected
during the spring by two officers of the
United States army. These inspections
are held annually under the Dick mill
tary laws, for the purpose of the depart
ment of war being able to determine the
condition OF tie militia of the several
states. Accompanied by Adjutant Cen
eral Brandon, the two army officers will
arrive In Blrmi igham In April to in
spect the local National guard.
Considerable interest is being taken in
the military mass-meetng to be held
here in the near future. Each local mill
tary organization has been assessed $25
to meet the expenses of the meeting.
Capt Richmond Pearson Hobson, Gov
e.nor cunningham: and Adjutant General
Brandon will be ar.ong the speakers.
The local officers will hold a meeting
Sunday afternoon at o'clock to discuss
the matter. At this meeting the exact
time and place for holding the military
meeting will probably be decided upon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
At the Bijou,

More to BE Pitied Than scorned" is
pleasing patrons of the Bijou at every
performance. There was good attend
ance last night and the specialties were
enjoyed. Performances tonight, tomor-
row afternoon and tomorrow night Will
close the engagement.
For next week, a melo-drama of the
very first degree is promised Bljou pat
rons In 1.-THE Curse of Drink" There
will be the usual matinees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
Negro Reform Institute.

The Sam DAILY heformatory for negro
boys has been Incorporated by prominent
negroes of Birmingham and Tuscaloosa.
A building is to be erected on the prop
erty of Sam DAILY near Tuscaloosa for
the use of the Reformatory. DAILY was
In Birmingham yesterday comforting with
Judge Feagin about the movement.
1t will be an institution for the entire
state
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
Commended Roosevelt.

Springfield, H., January 19.-The
house of representatives. today adopted
unanimously joint resolution COM
mending the course of President
Roosevelt with regard to congressional
legislation for the control of railroad
freight rates.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
Stewart Is Recommended.

Washington, January 1.-the Pres.
ident today sent to the Senate the
nomination of A. G. Stewart of Iowa,
to be attorney general of Porto Rico;
also, Capt. Otto Becker, to be pay
master in the army, with rank OF
major.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
WINTER TOURIST
Rates Via the Southern Railway.

Excursion tickets are now on sale by
the Southern Railway to all the popular
winter resorts of Florida
For folder entitled, winter Homes In
the South" giving full information re-
garding hotel rates; also for information
regarding passenger rates and schedules.
apply to j. II. HARHlSON,
District Passenger Agent.
Morris Hotel Bldg.) 12-T-tf
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
Norman c. Brooks.

Funeral services over the remains Of
Norman c. Brooks. the son of Mrs. ].
Norman Brooks, were conducted yester
day morning at 1880 o'clock from st.
Mary SON the Highlands, and the re-
mains were sent to Mobile for interment
on the Louisville and Nashville at 1888
o'clock. The interment took place in Mo-
bile yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
"Glltterlnu Gloria"

A very strenuous" week at the JEFF
ferson theatre will be concluded tomorrow
afternoon and night by the musical com
edy success, "Glittering Gloria" with
Dorothy Morton in the title role.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Dorothy Barber.

Dorothy. the 9-months-old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Barber. died yes
terday at their residence, 1913 North
Twenty fourth street. The funeral SER
vices will be conducted from the residence
this afternoon at o'clock and the inter
ment will be in Woodlswn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20

Hester Garner has opened
at 231l End avenue, one of
the finest and most elegant
Cafes south of the Ohio, with
rs lady walters, and guaran-
tees to furnish the best the
market affords. He wants
YOU to call and see him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20

r. IT. Shaw & Sons. undertalsers 312
North Twentieth street. Both phones ..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
Local Weather Data.
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation as re-
ported by the weather bureau for select
ed southern stations during "a hours end
Ing a. m. Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
THE WEATHER

Washington, January 19.-Forecast for
Alabama: Fair Friday; colder in southern
portion Saturday; increasing cloudiness;
light northwest to west winds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20

Age Herald Industrial Re-
view, wrapped fer mailing,
five cents per copy,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20
CITIZENS
SAVINGS BANK &
TRUST co.
2003 First Avenue.
The strength
of a bank is in its
Individual
loans.

To add to your resources every week
think how much that means in
year-in two years-in five The
Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Co.
is here to help you do this.
Directors
,oBBs ]. H RCSIN
n MAYBERRY, C. O. SIMPsC
L. f. RODEN J. R. C'PEl
c. O. BURNS Of New York.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20

1.-THE memory of General Lee should be
perpetuated as an example for the young
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-20

Knoxville, Tenn, January 19.-(Special }
The improvements which have been
made at Shiloh Park. Tenn, duri..1; the
past year or two and the total lack of
railway facilities leading to that place
has led to plans on the part of Cincinnati
The Washington times., 1905-12-08
A Word to the Wise.

The party in control of the British
government found itself face to face
with new problem two years ago.
This new problem was launched on
the sea Of politics by member of the
dominant party. At that time the
dominant party was not only in con-
troll, but was united, respected, and
respectable. Today il is not merely
ruin but a derision."
For explanation, the American
must view the acts of that party's
leader in. the British congress. "A
little courage. a little sincerity in
thought and deed, little frank speak
ing, little firmness.' as the London
Spectator puts it, would have saved
the great political institution whose
interests were threatened. But, in
stead of this plain dealing. the par
liamentary leaders chose finesse.
Is there no lesson in this for GER
tain Americans who are now con-
fronted in our parliament with a sit
uation not altogether unlike that Of
1908 in the great gothic building on
the banks of the Thames?
The Washington times., 1905-12-08
RAILROAD EAPLOYE
DIES At AGE OF Sc
Charles W. Harvey Was the Oldest
Hand in Service of Baltimore and
Ohio Company.

BALTIMORE. Dec. S-Charles w.
Harvey. in the eighty-sixth year of his
age. the oldest empIOye OF the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad. died last night at
his home on Beauregard avenue. at Gov
anstown. On Tuesday of last week the
veteran railroad man was stricken with
paralysis and since then had fingered
between life and death.
Mr.. Harvey was the brakeman on the
train of which ex-United States Senator
Henry G. Davis was conductor. Mr..
Harvey's connection with the railroad
covered a period of nearly sixty years.
fifty years of which was spent as agent
Of the railroad at Ellicott City.
He was married twice. His first wife
was Miss Elizabeth Hissey, by whom
he had the following children: Mrs
Mary A. King. Mrs. John b Higgin-
botham Mrs. John V. GuntZ. Mrs. J.
z. Hilton. all OF Baltimore. Mr. Harvey
also had eight grandchildren and one
great-grandchiId Five years ago Mr.
Harvey was married 10 Miss Mary J.
COOney.
The Washington times., 1905-12-08

vantage and makes the payments in
prospect more prompt and more
nearly certain. That the bankrupt
nation TO the South should feel a
wounded vanity in being taken under
the eagles protecting wing is easily
conceivable, but why the creditor
should object does not appear
Unless, of course, it is not sincere.
Unless it actually desires a new ter
ritorial foothold on this continent
and seeks tC get in under the Mon
roe Doctrines guard. That conclu-
sion, if ii is warranted, would prove
the Presidents fears justified and
that in what he advises and urges
he is wholly right
The Washington times., 1905-12-08
GREAT SLAB OF HONEY
TAKEN FROM OLD TREE
David V. Smith Saw Treasure in
Dreamland and Proceeded to
Investigate.

CATShII-L. y. Y. Dec. S.-A slab OF
money eight feet long. eighteen inches
WIDE and four inches thick weighing 1oI
pounds, has been taken from the sIding
or house in Sandy Plains. town OF
Cairo, occupied by Casius Simpkins.
David V. Smith. of Coxsackie. father
in-law Of Simpkins. drove over TO the
Simpkins farm yesterday and confided
10 the son-in-law that he had dreamed
or honey tree on the place.
a honey tree?" queried Simpkins
Nothing of the kind. but 1 have seen
bees busy about this house all fall"
Whereupon q search was made and
the honey found
The Washington times., 1905-12-08
AMERICAN BANKERS HOLD
MILLIONS IN BONDS

William Cornwell, the well-known
financial writer. has prepared a booklet
showing that the banks and trust com
panies OF the United States. exclusive
of savings banks and private bankers.
hold &,770.00O.0oo of bonds. or about Il
per cent of deposits. This does not in
clude Government bonds. and the
amount is equal to the total capital Of
the banks and a goodIy part OF the sur
plus.
The conclusions of Mr.. CornwelI are
based on nearly 1900 answers received
by j. S Bache az Co. Of New York. to
1000 circular letters sent out by that
firm last summer inQuiring of bankers
throughout the United States as TO what
amounts Of bonds and what kinds of
bonds are held by banks. The booklet
Is replete with information Of interest
TO the banking fraternity
The Washington times., 1905-12-08

She has determined to be In Washing
ton at frequent intervals hereafter max
ing her home when here at the Portland
MIS-. BOnaparte will take part for the
nrst time in an official reception at the
White House New Year Dav Follow
ing the custom of Cabinet women she
VIII leave the White House early and
VIII mold reception with the Secretary
OF the Navy on the lower floor of the
Portland. which will be especially ar
ranged for that purpose
Gen. and Mrs. Frederick Dent
Grant will arrive here today as the
guests OF Major and Mrs Burr at the
Washington Barracks. They will be
constantly entertained while here and
VIII be later the guests of Senator and
Mrs. Elkins.
Owing to a death in her family Mrs.
Madison Ballinger. regent Of the Manor
House Chapter, D. A. R. was not able
20 attend the reception given TO the
president general of the d. a. r. at the
Arlington Hotel
The annual reunion and ball of the
Alumni Association of Central High
School Will be held at Rauscher's on
Saturday, December 80. a large num-
ber or the friends OF Central are expect
ed TO attend, invitations having been
Issued 10 few outsiders, as well as
the present students OF Central The
proceeds of the dance will go toward
used by the association for tbe in+Hro
ests Of the school. The arrangements
Tor this occasion have been made quite
elaborate, and IL is believed that I,
VIII prove one Of the seasons prominent
in office are Albert {. Agnev ,oa. Ms
Edith Everett '02; Miss Elsie Sanders
'O2; g w. WentmOre, '0l
The Washington times., 1905-12-08
ROSENS WE'RE GUESTS
AT FREMONT DINNER
Other NoableS Also Present Function-Socety Intro
troduced to Miss McAdoo, of New York at Affair
Given by Colonel Francis and Miss Cotton

Baron Rosen, the Russian Ambas-
sador, and Baroness Rosen were the
guests of honor at a dinner last night
with Commander and Mrs. John c. FIRE.
mont as hosts Their other guests in
cluded Assistant Secretary of the Navy
and Mrs. Newberry. Assistant Secretary
of State and Mrs. Peirce Mrs. Hutchins.
and John Anderson
Col. Francis Cotton and Miss Cotton
were guests TO dinner last night to
meet Miss .McAdoo of New York The
party included also Miss Durand. Miss
Marion Oliver, Miss Foraker. Miss
Eleanor Parker Miss Zaidee Gaff, Miss
Clarke Mr.. and Mrs King Wainwright.
of Philadelphia, Mr.. and Mrs Eldridge
Jordan, Lieutenant Andrews, Captain
Evans, Henry Sleeper, of Boston, Philip
Hichborn. Frank Dangerfeld. Murray
Cobb. and Col. George Cotton. who has
just arrived from SantO Domingo.
The rather small audience at the Ma
tional yesterday afternoon to hear
Kubelik was. however, exceedingly
fashionable. The Brazilian Ambassador
and Nine. Nabuco were there with
box, Mrs. Cowles entertained several
friends. and a number of diplomats who
always attend concerts.
Mrs. Charles J. Bonaparte. wife Of the
Secretary of the Navy, has somewhat
modified her plans relative TO social life
IN Washington. and yesterday made
calls upon Mrs. Fairbanks, other Cabinet
women, and some strictly social calls.
The Washington times., 1905-12-08
"0LDEST INHABITANTS"
HOLD GAY REUNION

Nearly 100 members OF the Oldest In
habitants' Association gathered at
Freund's last night 70 celebrate the
fortieth anniversary of the organization
The keynote OF the entire meeting was
Greater Washington" Allison Nailor
jr.. presided. The first speaker whom
he introduced was Commissioner West
who answered TO the toast, our Capital
City, Washington
Commissioner Biddle followed Mr.
West. Commissioner MacfarIand replied
10 the toast. The President of the
United States" He paid a high tribute
10 Mr.. Roosevelt. Gen. John NJ Wilson
responded TO Our Flag and Our Coun-
try" Major Sylvester, Superintendent 81
Police. spoke of our City Guardians.
the Police"