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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
NAME CADET CORPS
 OF HOWARD COLLEGE
FACULTY HELD MEETING THURS DAY MORNING AND NAMED THE STAFF AND COMPANY OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR.

At a meeting of the faculty of Howard college Thursday morning the cadet corps for the year was appointed Following is list of the appointments:
 Staff-Capt. Carey McCord, adjutant; Lieut.. Y. P. Wilks, assistant adjutant; Sergt B. S. Vaughan. quartermaster ser geant; Cor w. T. Bell, color sergeant; Percy Dean, first color corporal; w. A. Shelby, second color corporal; E. D. Mc- Adory, third color corporal; D. T. Shelton, bugler.
 A Company-F. B. Greenhill, captain; J. K Day, first lieutenant; w. M. Duke, second lieutenant; W. s. Hendrix, first sergeant; c. E. CrossIand, second ser- geant; c. D. Cruise, third sergeant; L. P. Burns, fourth sergeant; M. R. Joiner. fifth sergeant; Charles Nasty. first corpor- al; o. Wood, second corporal; L. F. Par ker third corporal; Roy Hudnall, fourth corporal; Geoge Atkins. fifth corporal.
 Company-S. J., Russell captain; E. Day, first lieutenant; w. A. Jenkins, second lieutenant; R. l.. Bevill. first ser geant; B. c. Payne, second sergeant; G.. w. Smith, third sergeant; c. Duke, fourth sergeant; J. F. Lasseter fifth sergeant E. Stroud, first corporal; M. k. Kettles, second corporal: J. A. Snodgrass. third corporal; F. J. Fleming, fourth corporal H. T. Vaughn, fifth corporal.
 c Company-W A. Berry, captains; w. Weisslnger, first lieutenant; M T. David son, second lieutenant; w. l.. Henson, first sergeant; J. A. Cook. second ser- geant; D. Bryan, third sergeant; l. l.. Jordan, fourth sergeant; l. G. Hood, fifth sergeant; J. J. Beeson first corporal I. H. Dykes, second corporal; D. T. Ryan, third corporal; H. McCord. fourth cor poral; B. F. Brooks, fifth corporal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
LARGE PLANT MAY
 BE LOCATED HERE
REPRESENTATIVES, OF NORTH WESTERN CONSTRUCTION co. LOOKING OVER, SITUATION IN NGHAM-WElL PLEASED.

William K West and M. J. Casey of the Northwestern Construction company of Chicago have been in Birmingham for the past day or two looking over the sit uation relative to the establishment of a plant to manufacture gas fixtures, tanks and similar articles.
 The two men left yesterday for Mis- sissppi to inspect some timber lands owned by MT. Casey. They expressed themselves as being well pleased with what they had seen of Birmingham, and said that the company would probably build plant here.
 Options have been secured on certain lands near the city which will be used provided the company decides to locate in Birmingham. Both MT. West and MT. Casey will probably return to Birming- ham within the next few days when they will announce definitely if the company will build here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
CARS MAY BE STOPPED
 AT ENSLEY CITY LIMITS

Should the city council of Ensley hold firm to the increased license of the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany it is probable that the cars of the company will stop at the corporate limits of Ensey.
 At the meeting Thursday night of the city council of Ensley the report of the miscellaneous committee increasing the license of the street car company from s75O to 5000 was adopted unanimously.
 While no positive statement has been made by the officers of the street car com pany relative to stopping the cars at the city limits of Ensley, Robert Jemison, president, yesterday said that such action was being considered. He stated that the company could not afford to be "gouged" on all sides for licenses and that he con- sdered the increase at Ensay exorbitant
 When seen in regard to the reported action of the company MT. Jemison said:
 "Yes, it is true that we are considering
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
R. c. Smith Will Run for Railroad
 commissioner.

R. G. Smith. formerly superintendent of education. has announced his candidacy for railroad commissioner. His platform favors as low freight rates as those of any other southern state Following is the platform:
 l. favor as low freight rates as they have In any other southern state.
 2. favor speedy payments of all claims due individuals by railroads.
 B. I oppose all determinations and re- bates.
 A. favor good depots and the best and most accommodating service.
 D. favor as quick delivery as possible of all freight hauled by the railroads for customers.
 6. l favor exact justice and equity to all parties concerned and all interests inc volved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

such action if the Ensley city council does not decrease the license rate We could not stand for our license being multiplied four times. We used to pay about $750 to Ensley, but they want $30OO It is all out of proportion and such an in- crease is exorbitant.
 Birmingham recently doubled our license, which we thought was suffi- ciently large increase. An increase of four times as much as the old license is out of the question.
 We have two lines running into Ems ley and if that license goes into effect we are apt to stop the cars at the city limits. As a matter of fact we ought not to have to pay any increased license, for we are actually doing less business on one of our lines into Ensley than we did year ago. The line which runs through Pratt City has done less business as a result of the strike, which effected us materially"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
WILL SELL VULCAN IF
 MONEY IS NOT RAISED

The Commercial club accepted Col. l.. W. Johns offer to purchase the iron statue, "Vulcan,' at tho special meeting held yesterday afternoon, in so far as it agreed that If the club could not raise the required amount to pay off it's indebt- edness in ten days that the iron man should be his for 5000.
 It was stated at the meeting that it was doubtful if the necessary $24OO could be raised in that time and if not the club would be rid of the matter once and for all.
 Colonel Johns was at the meeting and repeated his offer to take the statue and erect 1t in memory of the pioneers of Birmingham, and one of the chief objects of doing so. would be to commemorate the memory of Henry DeBardeleben. There was considerable discussion over the proposition and small majority of those present favored the acceptance of the offer without any further delay. A mo- tion was made by President Motion to accept the offer and it was seconded. When the vote was called it was very close and he withdrew the motion.
 When the meeting was called to or der about fifty of the members were present. G. H. Estes read the following resolution:
 Resolved, That the president of the Commercial club. be, and he hereby Is, authorized to accept the offer of Col. L. w. Johns to purchase and erect Vul- can. and the said president is authorized to convey and in the name of the Com mercial club to execute such contract and other papers as may be deemed nec- essary to consummate the transaction
 ''Be it further resolved. That this reso- lution providing for the sale of Vulcan be effective only when approved and ratified by the club
 President Motion stated that in look ing over the bylaws of the club that the matter must be settled by the direct ors. and asked that they pass on the proposition.
 James Bowron made a motion that the directors adjourn their session and let the club act on the matter first, which was seconded and carried The proposition was then discussed thoroughly, nearly every member addressing the body MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
WHARTON PREACHED
 TWICE YESTERDAY
SERVICES AT SoUTHsIDE BAPTIST CHURCH FOR THE WEEK CAME TO A cLosE-PRoeRAMMe FOR SUNDAY.

The Rev. Dr. H. M. Wharton preached church, and at both services the audi torium was well filled with people.
 At the night service his text was, "Come ye out from among the world and be ye separated from sinners, and I will own you as My sons and daughters"
 A number united with the church last night after the service, and others con- fessed Christ. The special services for the week at the church came to a close pr. Wharton will preach Sunday morning at Il o'clock at the church, Sunday after noon at the Bijou theatre to men only and again Sunday night at the church. These will be his last sermons in Bir- mingham.
 Monday night he will lecture at the Southside Baptist church on "A Trip Through Palestine" and Tuesday night at the First Baptist church on the Ups and Downs of Life.'
 Dr. Wharton delivered an earnest ser mon yesterday morning on the subject, Our Home in Heaven and Shall We Know Each Other There?' He said in part:
 Tn First Corinthians, 1872, we read, Now I know in part. but then shall I know even as I am known Everybody listening to me today means to go to heaven. I am glad you do. See to it that you are in the right road. Jesus said, I am the way If you are in Christ, trusting and obeying Him, you are in the right way. God bless you; keep on and let's learn here all we can about the place. Yes heaven Is a place. When Jesus was here He spoke of the mansions, and told us He was going to prepare a place, and promised to come back for us that we might be with Him. He has come al- ready for many of our loved ones they are there waiting and watching for you and me, and He will come some day and take us to join them in that heavenly place.
 Forty years ago if I had said that within this space of time I would stand in Baltimore and talk with my little girl in Philadelphia, people would have said Impossible Today if I tell you I have stood in Birmingham and talked with my little girl in Philadelphia, you say certainly. through the telephone Fifteen years ago if I had said that we shall see the time when message can be trans ferred from London across the seas to America without the aid of cables. you would have called me crank. Today this and all other scientific discoveries and inventions are but proving Gods state ments: and if man can do such wonder full things, shall not God do more won derful things in heaven than we have yet dreamed of?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
NEGRO USED BLANKETS
 TO MAKE HIS ESCAPE

tened to the window bars and showed the other out of the window. Returning to the yard he climbed his improvised rope to freedom. He had been gone some time before his escape was noticed, so it was deemed useless to give chase. Both the police and sheriff departments are working to capture the negro. He was being held in jail on the charge of grand larceny.
 Inside Warden Evans and Outside War den Sid Sandifer were both on duty and no blame Is attached to them for the prisoner escaping.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

Bowron offered the resolution that caused a long debate and 1t was as follows:
 Be it resolved, That the Commercial club instruct it's board of directors to accept the proposition of Col. L. W. Johns for the purchase of the statue, Vulcan. as follows:
 First, The purchase price shall be s2oOO for the statue as it lies. otherwise being as already stated by him.
 ''Second, Upon condition that it be ac- cepted. provided the Commercial club cannot raise the amount to pay off it's indebtedness and erect the statue within ten days from date"
 Colonel Johns was asked if he would hold his offer open for ten days and re- piled that he would. at the same time ex- hibiting a certified check for 5000, which he said had been made out to the club and belonged to the organization when they accepted his offer. Continuing he said:
 'I have been here several times and have heard suggestion after suggestion made as a possible way to settle the Vul- can matter and nothing has been done. l have made you the offer alone and want no money subscribed by any one. I made my money here and want to spend 1t here. I want to erect Vulcan in commem- oi iation of the great men who have helped to build up Birmingham. one especially, Henry DeBardeleben, the man who did much to develop the entire city. and built the first railroad from Birmingham to Pratt City.
 Here Is the money at your disposal and if you want 1t in exchange for Vul- can I shall wait ten days longer
 A motion was made. seconded and car ried that the club adopt the resolution presented by MT. Bowron, and this action was ratified by the board of directors. Efforts are to be made by the club to secure the necessary amount and at the end of ten days if 1t has not been se- cured, the iron man will become the property of Colonel Johns. A contract to that effect was drawn up between President Motion on behalf of the club, and the prospective buyer.
 It was stated at the meeting that the lease on the present quarters of the club would expire on January 1, and it would be necessary to move. President Motion said that he and Secretary Babb had investigated several locations but the most desirable was in the Gelders building at the corner of rourth avenue and Twentieth street. The club received a proposition for two large corner rooms at s20 per month from the owner of the building and President Motion recom- mended that it be accepted. motion was made and carried that the President be given full power to act in the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

Ira Brown, young negro, made his escape from the county jail at an early hour yesterday morning and has not been captured The negro gained his liberty by scaling the wall around the jail yard and two blankets figured conspicuously in the delivery.
 Together with several other prisoners he was turned into the yard at 6 o'clock and put to work cleaning up. He went to an empty room over the warden's of- flee and his absence was not noticed. While there he secured two old blakets and tied them together. One end he fas-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Professors Condemn Ministers.

Tokio. December 8, ' D. m.-A strongly worded protest signed by 19O professors and instructors was presented to Katsura, the prime minister and the minister of education, today.
 The protest condemns the action of the ministers in accepting the resignation of the president of the university.
 The sympathy of the public is with the professors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
"The Player Maid"

Florence Davis, a young star. who is said by the critics to have a bright fu- ture before her, will play at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon and tonight in "The Player Maid" comedy dealing with the time of Davy Garrck and therefore of absorbing interest to all theatregoers. Miss Davis will be supported by Elliott Dexter and capable company. The mat inee will be d bargain day affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
INCREASE IN VALUE
 OF TAXABLE PROPERTY

According to the statment of George B. Tarrant, tax collector for the county. the taxable property in Jefferson county has increased s2,0OO,000 In the last year. For the twelve months ending December s1, 1904, the taxable property was valued at s51 100000 and the value of the taxable property at the end of this year will be s53. .OO0.0Oo.
 The number of tax receipts issued to date this year are far in excess of the number issued last year, and the receipts from this increase in the number of re- ceipts will amount to about $5OOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
At the Bijou.

"The King of the Opium Ring" will close it's engagement at the Bijou theatre with matinee this afternoon and per- formance tonight. This play. a pronounce ed melodrama, seems 10 have pleased Biiou theatregoers. The attendance has been good and the sensational features elicited loud applause Next week Grace Orr Meyers will appear in a new produc- ton of "The Fortune Teller"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Lewis Morrison.

Lewis Morrison will play Faust" at the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday af- ternoon and night MT. Morrison is known to all theatregoers and his play holds it's popularity from year to year. The sale of seats has begun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Society Circus.

Reserved seats for the Athletic clubs Society Circus. which will be presented Monday at the Jefferson theatre, arc now on sale at the box office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

Another branch office has been estao- lished at Warrior, making the fourth that Mir. Tarrant has established for the pur- pose of increasing the poll taxes in the various parts of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
RECORD OF COURTS

damages in the city court yesterday against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for personal injuries received while riding on one of the defen- dant company's cars. The evidence showed that she was in the act of alIghting from a car at East Lake and the sudden jerking threw her off her balance and tho result was she sustained injuries of a serious nature. The accident occurred in September, 1903, and suit was entered shortly afterwards for the sum of $25.OO0. Her attorney was A. O. Lane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation as re- ported at the weather bureau for select southern stations during "A hours ending at 10 a. m: Precip
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
THE WEATHER

Washington. December s.-Forecast for Alabama: Fair Saturday and Sunday; light to fresh north winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
Local Weather Data.
BirmIngham, December 8, 4

Birmingham. December 8, p. m. Maximum temperature 40 Minimum temperature 40 Mean temperature AZ ~ ormal temperature .. ?. .. 49 Deficiency of temperature since Jan
 uary l.. .. .. .. :. :. :. .. .. :. :. .577 Rainfall since D. m yesterday :. :. .3S Rainfall since January h.. :. .. :. 47. .43 Deficiency of rainfall since Jan
 nary 54S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
A Matter of Health

There is a quality in Royal Baking Powder which pro- notes digestion. This pecu- liarity of Royal has been noted by physicians, and they accordingly use and recommend 1t exclusively.
 aoyAl BAKING POWDER CO.,. NEW yoax
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

Chief Deputy Sheriff Stradford gave out the list of the grand jurymen for the
 January term of the criminal court yes I terday. This term convenes on January
 s. and the following compose the jury: J. NJ. Franklin. farmer; E. V. Sharitt, farmer: J. H. F. Mosley editor; J. T.. May, collector; John T. Weed, farmer; II. Gait Braxton, newspaper man: Thomas Colley, clerk; J. M. Meilghan. contractor; P J. Powell. clerk; D. R. Dunlap. real es- tate agent; r. s. Butcher. merchant k. G. Hewitt insurance agent; A. c. Acton, farmer; M. R. Carmichael, farmer; w. J.
 Prowell. hardware merchant; J. c. Par sons. farmer; G. D. Mingea. clerk Gus Ellard. clerk; Nathan Byars. policeman: J. M. HolmeA contractor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

No bills were filed in the courts yester- day, which is something unusual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

In the case of the Birmingham Foundry and Machine company versus Charles
 Murry on a motion to dissolve an injunc- tion. was argued in chancery court yes terday and the case was finally submitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

Not single marriage license was issued yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09
ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY.

W. P. LEHMAN,
 Official in Char-e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-09

In the criminal court yesterday Nina White was discharged on account of the non appearance of the prosecutor. The woman was charged with grand larceny.
 In the same court Henry Woods, a negro was convicted of the charge of crime against nature. and will be given his sentence this morning.
Evening journal., 1905-01-13
CURE FOR CANCER
FOUND At LAST
DIR. Park and Co-laborers in
Buffalo Declare 1t Para
site Disease
ANIMALS CURED BY NEW SERUM

Buffalo, n. Y, Jan. 13.-The scientists
who since 1899 have been studying cam
Ger at the Gratwick Pathological Lab
oratory OF the University of Bhffalo,
under the patronage OF the State of
New York, are preparing to report to
the profession facts which indicate
that they are nearing the solution of
the great problem.
The Buffalo laboratory has proved
cancer to be a parasitic disease, dnfec-
tiOus I'm type that It has been trans
planted and reproduced In perfectly
healthy animals that the reproduction
has been true cancer as It exists in
the human, and that the disease in an
imals has been cured by the admins
tration Of a serum prepared in the Buff
falO laboratory.
EXperimentally considered, the ques-
tions Of the cause Of cancer and its alb
solute durability are settled facts. What
remains now Is the application OF the
results of animal experimentation TO
the cure OF the disease as it exists in
the human being
Much work remains to be done before
Dr.. Roswell Park, director Of the lab
oratory, win be prepared to make the
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serum suitable for use in the allie
Walton and cure OF cancer in human
beings. but that this viii be forthcom-
ing in due time is am almost assured
fact because OF the discoveries which
have been made by Dr. II. r. Gaylord.
pathologist and DR.. G. II. A. Cloves,
chemist, OF the laboratory.
Additional interest is given to this
statement OF the discovery Of serum
which cures cancer In animals by the
recent publication OF the conclusions
arrived at by the cancer commission
of Harvard Medical College. when the
commission gave up all further con-
sideration of the subject as a commits
sion and announced that cancer was
neither contagious nor hereditary; that
the only cure for the disease was early
operation at the hands of the surgeon
and that no discovery had been made
which offers any hope for cure Of can
Ger.
Evening journal., 1905-01-13
THOUGHT He WAS ABURGLAR

Peter Durham Is the victim OF an UNI
intentional joke and as a result his
friends are having considerable fun at
his expense, says the Upland, Pa. cor
respondent of the Chester Times. Mr..
Durham and his wife, who reside ON
Eighth street, went to Keiths Theatre.
in Philadelphia, ON Tuesday evening.
and Miss Lydia Jenkins, of Trainer.
was caring for their children. Mr..
Durham told the young lady to lock
the inside door Of the house and leave
the outside door open 50 that he could
get in. Miss Jenkins, misunderstand-
ing him. left the inside door open.
When Mr. Durham came home he
knocked repeatedly, but could not
awaken the young lady and was conn
PEELED to 90 into the residence OF Mrs.
Cross, adjoining his home and climb
out Of the second story window into his
home Some of the residents of the
borough saw him getting out OF one
window to another and he was taken
for a burglar until he could explain it.
Evening journal., 1905-01-13
SUICIDE RATHER THAN
APPEAR IN CITY COURT
Andrew Johnson, Aged 40 Years, Accused Of
Not Supporting His Wife, Stranged Him
self in the Police Station in
Novel Manner
A CORD FROM AMATTRESS

employed as an engineer at the plant
OF the Bavarian Brewing Company,
but several months ago went to Pitts
burg where he remained until recently.
Upon his return to this city he went
to work for the Delaware Hard Fibre
Company. at Eleventh and Union
streets.
Lost an Eye a Year Ago.
A year ago while employed at the
Bavarlan Brewery, johnson sustained
a serious injury to his left eye by the
bursting of a glass gauge. Subse-
Quently the injured optic was removed
and since that time he wore a glass
eye. He had peculiar notions about his
appearance after receiving this injury,
and had o fixed idea that his wife's af-
fections for him had lessened because
OF his Disagreement.
It is said That he frequently il-treat-
ed her and finally deserted her and the
two children.
He was arrested on Wednesday for a
breach OF peace on a. warrant sworn
out by his wife. Yesterday morning in
the City Court the charge against him
was changed to non-support, and upon
application tho case was continued un-
Oh this morning IN order that he could
secure witnesses.
Death Rather Than Trial.
In preference 10 facing trial today
he killed himself. He was last seen
alive at midnight, when Acting Turn
key Carmen Di Mare spoke to him.
johnson was then getting peady TO re-
tire. but when the officer lett he evil
IDENTIFY made immediate preparations to
end his life. He ripped several feet OF
stout binding from the mattress to
commit the deed.
Mrs. johnson visited the morgue this
fmorning and made arrangements with
Deputy Coroner Chandler to have her
husband buried from her home on
Monday next. Interment viii be made
in Riverview Cemetery.