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Evening journal., 1905-03-08
old swedes 20 PLAY.

The South Branch Y. NJ. c. A. team,
Of Philadelphia, win play the Old
swedes basketball I'VE tomorrow night
Evening journal., 1905-03-08
Alnh sohnol soruhs Wln.

The High School Scrubs basketball
team last night defeated the Ivy Sec
onds By the score Of rs TO 1. The all
around playing OF Green and the shoot
ing OF McKaig We're the features. The
line-up.
High Schoot Scrubs. Ivy Seconds,
Green ........ forward ...... johnson
McKaig ...-... forward ........ Berry
Magill ....,.... centre .,..... Simpson
Berry ........ defense ........ Darrell
Lightbourne.
Hughes ...... defense ......... Moore
Hagan.
Field goals, Green, 3 McKaig, 3;
Hughes 2; Berry I. From fouls
Simpson, I.
Evening journal., 1905-03-08

ION the suwanee River" which has
had an unprecedented run of six years In
the popular priced theatres OF the ooun-
try will be the offering at the Lyceum on
March 10, "A and Is, and will doubtless re-
peat its past success. This play, like the
brook, bids fair TO run on forever. Its
locale. as may be imagined by the title
is in the Southland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
PAST RECORD ON
 WEATHER IN JULY
w. F. LEHMAN, LOCAL WEATHER OBSERVER, ISSUES STATEMENT F CONDITIONS IN BIRMINGHAM FOR PAST NINE YEARS.

The following dota, covering a period of nine years, have been complied from the weather bureau records at Birmng- ham. They are issued to show the condi- tions that have prevailed during the month in question for the above period of years, but must not be construed as a forecast of the weather conditions for the month of July.
 Temperatures Mean or normal temper ature, s1 degrees. The warmest month was that of 19oS with an average of s4 degrees. The coldest month was that of 1904, with an average of IS degrees. The highest temperature was 1O4 degrees, on the 12th, 1901. The lowest tempera- ture was 59 degrees, on the 14th, 1897. The earliest date on which first killing frost occurred in autumn, October 2. Average date on which first killing frost occurred in autumn, November ,. Average date on which last killing" frost occurred in spring. March 1s. The latest date on which last killing frost oc- cured in spring, April II.
 Precipitation Orain or melted snow)- Average for month, 574 inches. Average number of days with .01 of an inch or more, II. The greatest monthly precipi- tation was 7ss inches, in 1900 The least monthly precipitation was 2.2l inches, in 1902 The greatest amount of precipita- tion recorded in any 24 consecutive hours was 400 inches, on the 26th, 1900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
NORTH BIRMINGHAM MATTERS.
Good Government Club Discussed Mu-
 niolpal Improvements.

The Good Government club of North Birmingham met last night at Whaley hall and discussed the questions of sani- tation and extension of the city's limits. Committees were appointed to investigate both matters and make a report to the next meeting of the club, which will be held at the same place on July II.
 representative of foreign corpora tion was present and submitted l pr, po- stion whereby the city can be given good sewerage system at small cos. This system would take in the Dart Of the town lying south of the creek The club unanimously indorsed the pronosi- tion and appointed the following commit tee to perfect arrangements for an early beginning of the work: J. M Russell. Dr. NJ H. Collins, A. c. Jackson. A. l.. Morrow and Tom Wilson.
 The question of the extension of the city limits was brought up and the club was of the opinion that the boundaries of the town should be mada to include more territory both to the east and west. The following committee was lp- pointed to look into the matter: John Fix and C. c. Smith.
 The meeting was well attended and very enthusiastic. The acton on both questions was unanimous
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
BOTH ANNIVERSARY
 OF CRANE COMPANY
w. H. kETTiG LEAVES FOR CHI cAGo TO ATTEND GREAT BAR BECUE TO BE GIVEN TUESDAY BY COMPANY.

". H. Kettig. the Birmingham repre- sentative of Crane & Co. of Chicago, left last night to attend a great barbecue which will be given in Chicago Tuesday commemorative of the fiftieth anniver- sary of the organization of the company.
 The Crane concern only recently en- tered the Birmingham district by the pur- chase of the hardware firm of Miner X Kettig, one of the largest in the south. Within the past few days the company has purchased large tract of land in the southwestern portion of the city, and 1t is said that it will erect a large plant on the property employing several thou sand skilled laborers.
 Crane & Co. employ an army of men in it's different plants and offices through out the country, and many of these will be present at the barbecue, which will be one of the grandest affairs of the kind ever given in Chicago.
 MT. Kettig expects to be gone several days. It Is probable that on his return he will be able to make an authoritative announcement of the industrial plans of Crane & Co. in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
YOUNG PEOPLES UNION. Executive Committee Will Meet at the First Baptist Church Thursday.

The executive committee of the Bir- mingham District Baptist Young Peoples Union has been called to meet at the First Baptist church on next Thursday, July 6, at SIS p. m. This committee consists of the presidents of the local unions. They are to act in conjunction with the programme committee which was appointed at the last meeting of the district union.
 It is expected that every local union will be represented by it's president or in case of his unavoidable absence, by some one whom he may send as a proxy
 The meeting of the District union on June I9 was a success. It is expected that the meetings will grow in spiritual power and interest from time to time.
 Some important matters of business need the attention of the executive com mittee in order to bring the District union up to a high degree of efficiency in it's peculiar sphere.
 The following Is the programme com mittee: John F. Gable. J. M. Shelburne, J. F. Knight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
TWO MEN FIGHT.
During Personal Encounter In Saloon
 Shot Fired Without Effect.

Oscar Lukey and ". A. Robertson en- gagged in difficulty last night about 10 o'clock in the Senate saloon on Twentieth street and during the trouble one shot was fired without effect. Lukey is said 10 have fired the shot.
 After the shooting Lukey ran down First alley and escaped. Robertson was arrested by Officer Jones and put under bond in the sum of sl5O to appear in police court this morning to answer to the charge of fighting.
 When seen just after the shooting last night Robertson said: 'Lukey had bor- rowed some money from my father to play pool, claiming that he had a cinch on a game. He lost the money and had not repaid the loan. I saw him tonight and approached him about the matter. One word brought on another. He got mad and finally accused me of telling a falsehood. l knocked him down and as he reganed his feet he shot at me. The ball barely missed me he then ran"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
ENGINE WREcks TRAIN.
Locomotive and One Car Are Thrown
 From Tracks.

A dead engine, tender and car load of watelmelons were thrown from the tracks of the Louisville and Nashville railroad at the Gate City crossing in East Birmingham yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock and were wrecked.
 No one was injured and the track was soon repaired. There was no delay in traffic as there are double tracks at this poi=t, one of which was not ob- structed.
 The cause of the wreck was very pecular one Freight train No. 1O5 in charge of Engineer Adams and Conductor Hunt was going north. Near the middle of the train was dead engine which was being carried to the shops Of the com pany for repairs
 One .of the driving rods of this engine dropped to the ground and threw the engine from the track turning It half ever. hTe tender and car of water melons just behind the tender were also turned from the track and wrecked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Criminal Court.

FIRST DIyISIoN-Judge Samuel E. Weaver presiding.
 The docket In the first division of the criminal court was not quite finished up yesterday afternoon and several cases will have to go over until today.
 The following cases were disposed of yesterday:
 Charles Johnson, larceny from store; pleaded guilty.
 Jim Dickey, grand larceny in two cases; convicted.
 Clarence Cobb assault with intent to murder; convicted.
 Will Johnson, grand larceny; convicted
 Sentences will be passed today on all the prisoners who have been convicted this week in the first division of the criminal court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
CHEAP RATES TO

Meeting of National Educational Associ- ation, Asbury Park, N. J. July ST. 1905. Rate very low; tickets on sale June 29-3O and July 1-2. 1905; final limit July 10. 1905; limit may be extended to August 31, 1905. by deposit and payment of fee of 50 cents. Take the A, G, S. 5:45 a. m. train. Sleeper to New York. Dining car.
 United Society Christian Endeavor. In- ternational Convention, Baltimore. Md, July 5-lO, 1905. Rate of one fare plus sl for the round trip; tick cts on sale July 1-2-S-4. 1905; final limit July 15. 1905; return limit may be extended to August 31. 1905. by deposit and payment of fee of s1. Take the A. G. s. 5:45 a. m. train. Sleeper to Balti- more. Dining car.
 Purchase tickets via Bristol and the Norfolk and Western railway. Solid train service. Through sleepers. Dining car ser vice. All information cheerfully furnished.
 Warrea L. Rohr. Western Passenger Agent, Chattanooga. Tenn.
 D. c. Boykin. Passenger Agent Knox ville. Tenn.
 W. B. Bevin, General Passenger Agent. Roanoke. Va els-u
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
TWO RAILROAD MEN
 FIGHT WITH KNIVES
w. J. LAND AND J. L. MORGAN HAD A DIFFICULTY YESTERDAY AND OTHER.

M. J. Land foreman of a switching crew on the Seaboard Air Line railroad, and J. L. Morgan, a telegraph operator for the Louisville and Nashville railway stationed at Fifth avenue and Thirtleth street, became engaged in a quarrel yes terday afternoon at o'clock at the lat ter's office and both were more or less seriously cut with pocket knives
 Land was severely cut about the face and body, and 1t is feared that his in- juries may prove fatal. Morgan was cut on the arm and hand. and is not ,n n serious condition.
 Land who lives at Avondale, was carried to Copeland & Berry's infirmary, and Morgan went to his home, at No. 1881 Avenue B, after his injuries were dressed at Dr. Presley's offce on Twen- ty-frst street
 The Birmingham Belt railroad crosses the Louisville and Nashville road at Fifth avenue and Thirtleth street. The Belt line is kept closed when there is not train passing on the line by means of a board, which can only be opened by per mission of the Louisville and Nashville through it's agent who is the operator stationed at that point Trains belonging to other lines can only cross when the Louisville and Nashville is clear and the board moved by the operator.
 It is stated that Land, who was in charge of the Seahoard train, requested Morgan to open Ii line yesterday and that Morgan did not comply at once for some reason. Land, it is said became in- sstent and hot words followed. which led to a personal encounter, in which both drew knives and began cutting at each other.
 It Is stated that Morgan retreated into his office and that Land followed him. In the office the fight continued until the men were separated by bystanders and members of the train crew.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
ARTILLERYMEN TO
 ELECT A CAPTAIN
First Lieutenant Smith Will Succeed Captain Smith, Resigned-Elec-
 ton Monday Night.

aieut. J. Quinton Smith. commanding the Brandon Light artillery, has ordered an election held next Monday night to select a successor to Edward D. Smith, who recently resigned as the commanding officer of the artillery.
 Lieutenant Smith will probably be elec- ted as the commanding officer of the artillery without opposition. The matter of electing first lieutenant will prob ably go over for a while. Since resign ing from the artillery Captain Smith has been appointed judge advocate on the staff of Brigadier General Louis V. Clark with rank of a major
 The artillerymen are preparing for the annual encampment of the squadron. which will be held at Montgomery, com mencing July 22
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
City Court.

division of the city court until October ?. Court adjourned, for the summer yes terday afternoon when Judges Senn and Ferguson left the court house. This has been an unusually busy session of the court, and the judges will rest up until the fall term begins.
 Judge Senn, in the first division of the city court, yesterday set aside judgment of $350 rendered in favor of J. w. Israel against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. The action was taken by Judge Senn in accordance with parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
WILL ELECT SUCCESSORS.
Council to Fill Offices of Building In.
 spector and City Physician.

The Mayor states that several applica- tions have already been received for the position of building inspector. which has been made vacant by the resignation of John P. Lind. The resignation was turn ed Into the Mayor several days ago and his successor will be chosen at the next meeting of the City Council which will be Wednesday night MT. Lind resigns to enter other business. The position pays $l25 per month.
 The indications are that several can ditates will enter the field for the of flee of city physician. At the last meet ing af the Council the resignation of City Physician Charles Whelan was accepted. This vacancy will also be filled Wednes- day night. The position pays $50 per month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
LARGE ORE PRODUCTION. The Tennessee Company Is Making Records at It's Reader Mines.

The Tennessee company continues to make records at its ore mine at Reader. on Red Mountain. A few days ago the output of this mine was 2750 tons. That record has since been beat. In one day of ten hours the production of ore at Read CTS amounted to 1850 tons.
 The management is well pleased with its electric haulage, cutting machines and pumps.
 The Tennessee company is increasing it's coal output at Pratt and 1t Is said a record was made there this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01

Two cars of Georgia marble have ar rived for the bathin pool of the new gymnasium building of the Young Mems Christian association. This marble will be used to line the pool and to frescoe the walls to the height of seven feet.
 The work is to be completed within five weeks. The pool is 50 by 21Ha feet and slopes from four to eight feet in depth. When completed it is claimed, that in size and finish 1t is not equalled in the United States.
 When the pool and baths are finished the gymnasium builGlng will be complete and the association will be ready to un. dertake the erection of the main builds ing, which is to take the place of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
COURT HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS.
Board of Revenue Awards Contracts
 for Work to Kirby Ward.

The Board of Revenue has let the con tract for renovating the court house to Kirby Ward and the work will begin at an early date. The contractor will take advantage of the vacation of the courts and will commence on the painting and vanishing of the wood work and other Improvements within the next few days The contract provides for the painting of the walls in all rooms, and vanishing of the wood work inside and out The chan deliers are to be polished. the stationary furniture re-varnished, and many other little Improvements that will add greatly to the appearnce of the interior of the temple of justice. Linoleum has already been laid in the court rooms. This will be the first complete renovation of the court house since the one made a short time after the completion of the struc- ture. and will be greatly appreciated by the public
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
MINES CLOSE DOWN
 FOR FOURTH JULY
Commercial Operators Shut Down Last Night porariy-Furnace Men
 to Observe Holiday.

Without any conference having been held, all the commercial coal operators in the district closed down last night and will remain closed until after July 1.
 The furnace operating companies will give only one day holiday--the Fourth of July.
 The commercial companies took action for the reason that the union miners will not work on the Fourth or for several days after, and this time w;ll be used for a general cleaning up around the mines.
 The men employed in the commercial operators mines will probably be out from six or seven days to two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Circuit Court.

Judge A. A. Coleman. in the circuit court yesterday, rendered the last judg- ment of this term of the court, when he allowed the plaintiff 5000 in the case of Agnes O'Toole vs R. N. Wheeler, admin istrator of tie estate of John Ryan, de- ceased.
 Robert IT. Bowles has filed suit in the office of the clerk of the circuit court against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company for $1,9O0. He alleges that he received personal injuries at Ensley due to the negligence of defend- ants' agents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers have been filed in the office of the clerk of the probate court:
 Robert Vance and wife to John Vance lot l, block 2, Sherrods addition; Wood lawn; consideration, $2, ,000
 J. T. Briskey and wife to J. w. Christie and D. Rogers. lots and 5, block 1S4, North Birmingham; consideration. $1750
 J. w. Christe and D. Rogers to J. T. Briskcy and wife, lots and ,, block 1S4; consideration, $1 550
 Mary P. Tucker and husband to Ten nessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company land in section 2S township 19, range west; consideration, S2.G00
 Salle Will Brown and husband to T. c. Mcdonald, land in block 7G9, Birming- ham; consideration, S7000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
OFFICERS PLANNING FOR
 MAIN Y. M. C. A. BUILDING

wooden structure now occupying the front part of the lot
 The officers of the Y. M. C. A. are congratulating themselves upon the sue cessful completion of the gymnasium All the work is being paid for as 1t pro- gresses and the financial condition of the association is good. The lot upon which they are budding cost So,Oo and the gymnasium when completed will cost $2S, GOO.
 Now that this structure is about con- pleted the officers and friends of the as- sociations are planning for the main building, work on which will begin as soon as plans are matured. The size and plans for tie main building have not yet been decided upon but the proposition for g. ten-story structure is being seriously con- sidered,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
\ LOVELY COMPLEXION New York Lady Proves That Every Woman May
 Have 1t By USING CUTICURA SOAP

2 Mrs. R. Reichenberg, wife of the well-known jeweller of I46 Fulton St., New York, says: "I had a friend who was justly proud of her complexion. When asked what gave her such brilliant and lovely complexion, she replied, "A healthy woman can be sure of fine skin if she will do as l do, use plenty of Cuticura Soap and water She insisted that follow her example, which did with speedy con- yiction. I find that Cuticura Soap keeps the skin soft, white, and clear, and prevents redness and roughness."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Chancery Court.

Chancellor A. H. Benners, presiding: The following cases were disposed of by Chancellor Benners yesterday:
 Henry Barnard vs. J. C. Meyers, ct al. passed to July IT,
 Warrior River Coal and Land company vs Tutwiler Coal and Coke company; dismissed.
 William Berry vs. William Biby; de- cree sustaining demurrer.
 J. r. Johnson, administrator, vs. Pratt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
WHITE MEN RELEASED.
No Case Made Aeans. Will Melton
 and Gus Duncan.

Will Melton and Gus Duncan. the two men who were arrested by Officers Gray and Jackson os Woodawn a few days ago on the charge of drunkenness. and who were investigate on other charges were released Thursday afternoon as no evidence was produced connecting them with any violation of the law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
ADJUSTMENTS
East Lake Casino.

The successful weeks engagement of Walter Edwards and his company at the East Lake Casino will close with the performance of Flaming of the Shrew'' tonight. David Garrick' will be the bill at the regular Saturday matinee this afternoon.
 The Casino offers as the attraction for all of next week the high class musical comedy Nam 'selle 'Awkins." There will be a special Fourth O. July matinee Tues day afternoon.
 Reserved seats for all of the perform. ances can be secured at Burnett's cigar store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Miss Amanda Lambert.

Miss Amanda Lambert. aged 45 years. died at her home at East Lake yesterday afternoon of pneumonia. The funeral will occur from the late residence of the deceased this afternoon at 4 o'clock The interment will be at East Lake ceme- tery. The deceased was a sister to Miss Margaret Lambert who died of the same disease last Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
James Hasley.

James Hasley died early yesterday morning at his home, No. 514 Lucille street. West Highlands, of typhoid fever. He leaves a wife and several children. The funeral will be held from the un- dertaking parlors of Green & Co.,, to- morrow afternoon at B o'clock and the interment will be at Elmwood cemetery. The deceased was a member of Luckie Tent No 2, Knights of Maecabees of the World and will be buried with the honors of that order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
THE LEGAL RECORD.

Coal and Iron company; decree termi- hating administration.
 The following causes are docketed for hearing in the chancery court today:
 Miks Mccarthy vs. Sarah Jones'
 Caroline Donahue vs. George E. Dona. hue.
 The chancery court will take recess the first part of this month until Au- gust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Jacob [. Schoettlin.

Jacob L. schoettlin. the 1O-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Sehoettlin of No 20l3 Avenue D, died yesterday afternoon. The funeral will be held from the resi- dence tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock and the interment will be at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Myrtle Rebekah Lodge No. 3a.

There will be no meeting of Myrtle Rebekah Lodge, No. & Monday evening, as the members have consented to assist in instituting a new lodge on this date. The new lodge is to be instituted al the Odd Fellows hall on Tenth avenue be- tween Thirty-ninth and Fortieth streets on the Gate City car line, East Birming ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
STOCK FOR SALE: White-Blakesley Company
STOCKS WANTED:
 Hotel Hillman,
 Avondale Cotton Mills.

For rent from October first the handsome residence now occupied by Mr. Bacon s. w. corner Twentieth street and Avenue J. South Highlands For terms apply to our Real Estate department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Death of an Infant.

The infant of MT. and Mrs. William Cain of No 926 North Twenty-frst street, died yesterday afternoon. The interment will be at Elmwood cemetery this morn- ing at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01

We pay 4 per cent on savings and time depos- its and compound inter est semi-annually.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
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2OO3 FIRST AVENUE.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01

E. T. Shaw & Sons. Undertaken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
THE WEATHER

Washington, June 30-Forecast for Ala bama: Partly cloudy Saturday and Sum day; probably showers Sunday; light to fresh winds, mostly south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01
Local Weather Data.
Weather Report.
Birmingham. June 30

Temperature and precipitation. as re- ported blythe weather bureau for select ed southern stations ouri=g 24 hours end ing at a. m. Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01

Office hours from $ a. m to 5 p. m. every day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-01

The bank
 is open to s:3o p. m. g ..rdays.