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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26

to favor the Twenty-sixth street site Is
l believe it will prevent Birmingham from
sagging off in one direction, developing
too rapidly at any one point There Is
a certain similarity between a city and
a human body. Abnormal growth of any
member or organ is not a sign Of health
but the reverse, for the oYergrown part
must draw upon the other parts for
sustenance, thereby weakening them. In
a city which is drifting, values are I'M
stable, the speculative spirit takes the
place Of sound sentiment. and the peo-
pie themselves become vacllating, holding
to no project long. but dropping 1t for
another. On the other hand. where the
central area of a city is we'll defined,
the expansion is generally in all direc-
lions. just as vigorous tree throws out
branches on all sides. and there is
permanency In values and a confidence in
the future. which is not shaken by idle
rumors.
VIII Not Derreci1te.
81 do not believe that the location Of
the depot on Twenty-sxth street will
depreciate property in any other section
to the amount of one dollar. Twentieth
street will always be the main artery.
The erection of the two great buildings
settled that. Property below Twentieth
street will continue to be improved. Con-
ditions which have made lower Third
trade cannot be changed by depot re-
movals or similar causes. The vitality
OF that portion of the city Is due to its
proximity TO the mines and industries
westward. Lower First avenue Is develop
ing along new and promising line. and
lower Second avenue is more than hold
ing its own for Typographical reasons
which are Of a permanent nature.
Its Bene.icient Effect.
ID - I,a
depot on the site proposed will enhance all
property east of Twentieth street. Some
portions of this section of the city have
Jared sadly, but they will now take on
new life. Shacks will disappear and
large stretch of hitherto Improbable real
estate win be converted into business
and residential property, widening the OPP
portunities for investment And other inn
portant improvements which will add to
the beauty and desirability of that ter
ritory will follow in due course of time"
1.-THE weight of the argument would
appear to be in favor of the new depot"
said Mr.. Fulenwider in conclusion. II
want to see the day when there are no
dead spots in any part of Birmingham;
and as for the Realty company, 1t has
always been managed on the theory that
whatever benefits Birmingham helps it,
After ALL though isn't this depot agitation
somewhat like a tempest In a teapot? Has
not Birmingham grown too large to be
profoundly affected by the location OF
any kind of building? I, for one. think
So"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26

Sixteen prominent merchants of the city
met at the Hillman hotel last night and
organized the Merchants association OF
Birmingham. Papers OF Incorporation will
be filed in the office of the probate judge
of Jefferson county today.
The following are the officers elected
at the meeting last night:
John w. O'Neill, president.
Sol Caheen, vice president.
Joseph b. Babb. secretary.
]. B. Collins, treasurer.
The following directors were elected:
For a term of two years.. e. Shelby
John w. ONeill John L. Parker, oliver
Chalifoux and Simon ISlotz. For one year
term-J. D. Collins. Ferd Marx, August
Hirsch and Sol Caheen.
The association starts out with the fol-
lowing membership: John l.. Parker,
John w. O'Neill. Cable Piano company,
Klotz & Goldman. J. L. Chalifoux q Co..
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
On 70 Louisville.

In real estate. railroad banking and
other circles of Birmingham there is much
tcik about the site for the new union
passenger station.
T. H. Motion, the real estate owner
and agent who is soon to become the
president Of the Commercial club is quite
active in the matter. Mr.. Motion headed
a committee of business men who went
on record as opposing the proposed site
In the eastern section of Birmingham Tor
the depot
Mr.. Motion has recently returned to
Birmingham from Atlanta where he con-
ferred with President Samuel Spencer OF
the Southern Railway with reference to
the location of the new depot Yesterday
he left Birmingham again Louisville be-
ing his destination.
Louisville Is the home of President Mil
ton II. Smith of the Louisville and Nash
vile railroad, and 1t is said that Mr..
f.olton's visit is for the purpose of urging
the Louisville and Nashville to build n
new station at or near the site of the
present one j. G. Whitfield, a prominent
wholesale grocer. and head of the firm Of
j. G. Whitfield e Co, accompanied Mr.
Motion on his mission to Louisville.
Mr.. Motion has suggested the property
owned by the Southern and the Alabama
Great Southern railroads. between the
railroad and Powell avenue and Twen-
tieth and Twentyfourth streets as a good
site for the depot. He would also look
with favor. It Is said, upon the property
owned by the Seaboard Air Line and
the Frisco system between the railroad
right OF way and Avenue and Four
teenth and Twentieth streets as site for
tie passenger station
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
LIEUT.. GOVERNOR
MAKES ADDRESS
DR.. CUNNINGHAM SPEAKS TO
GRADUATES OF WOODLAND
PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON "EDUcA-
TioN'-LIsT OF GRADUATES.

The ninth annual commencement of the
Woodlawn public schools was concluded
last night with an address before the
graduating class by Lieut.. Gov. r. M.
Cunningham. Eight young ladies' received
their diplomas, the awards being made
by Mayor John B. Burris mayor of Wood
lawn and president Of tia board of educa-
tion.
Governor Cunningham spoke on "Edu-
cation and was GREETED by one of the
largest audiences ever gathered at Wood
lawn. His address was discussion of edn-
cation in its broadcast sense and made
profound impression on his hearers,
who accorded the speaker their rapt
attention.
The members of the graduating class
follows:
Miss Emma Darlton Bnss, Miss May
Belle Bradford. Miss Regina Ethel Dimon,
Miss Mary Lucille Massey. Miss Susie
Catherine Mcdonald, Miss Marie Sinclair
Miss Valley Brooke Thomas and Miss
Gertrude Gambre Wood.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
ORGANIZED LAST NIGHT

Cox Shoe company, Caheen Bros, Love-
man, Joseph & Loeb. Collins Shoe Store,
Jobe-Rose Jewelry Co., FEEDER Berk,
Hirsch Millinery company, b. II. Cooper
Jesse French Piano and Organ company,
Ferd Marx Store and Ben, NJ. Jacobs
& Co.
The headquarters of the association will
be in the Linn building at the corner
of First avenue and Twentieth street in
the Commercial club rooms. Meetings will
be held once a month. 1t is expected that
the membership will be considerably In
creased later on.
The objects of the association are to
promote trade and commerce, exchange
of business ideas and social Intercourse
and for the general interests of the trade
in Birmingham. Steps will be taken to
encourage business from the surround
ing territory to Birmingham Forms ana
regulations are to be arranged at later
meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
APARTMENT HOUSE.
Mrs. J. G. Whitfield viii Erect Hand
some Three-story Dwelling.

Building Inspector John p. Lind yes
terlay issued a permit to Mrs. j. q.
Whitfield to erect a three-story brick
veneer dwelling on Nineteenth street.
between Eleventh and Twelfth avenues,
south. The building will be used as an
apartment house when completed. 1t
will have all OF the modern conveniences
other permits were issued yesterday by
the inspector as follows
l.. p. Shelton. to repair building on
twentieth street between Avenues A and
y, Mt a cost of s25
Sidney Hart. to erect one-story frame
dwelling on Alley r., between Fifteenth
and Sixteenth stree g.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
Heart
Weakness.

DR.. Miles Heart Cure has
made many hearts well after
they have been pronounced
hopeless. 1t has completely
cured thousands, and will al
most invariably cure or benefit
every case Of heart disease.
Short breath, pain around
heart, palpitation, huttering.
dizzy, fainting and smothering
spells should not be neglected.
Take DIR. Miles Heart Cure
and sec how quick you will
be relieved.
1t cannot make a new heart,
but will restore a sick one by
strengthening the heart nerves
and muscles, relieving the
unnatural strain, and restoring
its vitality.
'T had very bad case OF heart
trouble. For six months | could not
work. Last July / was blowing corn
and feeling bad all day; in the after
noon in plowlng one row | had to lay
down, or fall down, three times. My
heart throbbed az though il would
burst through. and | had difficulty In
getting my breath. ! purchased 9
bottle of Or. Mlles' Heart Cure, and
before / had used half Of It l could
Law down and seop all night. Previ-
ously l had to get up from five to ten
times a night. | have taken several
bottles, ard my heart Is as regular as
clock work. | feel like a new man,
and can WORK considerable for an old
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II. d. McGlLL. Frost, Ohio.
Or. MIIesf Heart Cure Is sold by
your drudglct. VINO will guarantees that
fhe frat bot.ie Will benefit. II IL falls
he will refund your money.
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
Sold Razors Cheap.

Ed Reynolds and Will Mann. both white
men, were arrested by Officer Nix yes
terday afternoon and placed in the city
jail, charged with bringing stolen prop
erty into the city limits. When arrested
1t is said they were selling new 50 so
razors at So cents each. They claimed
that they had bought the goods from
dealer in Pratt City. hen this dealer
was communicated with he stated that
the razors were stolen and instruct ed
that the men be held.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
ADJUSTMENTS
At the BiluI.

The present theatrical season at the
Bijou theatre will close with the per-
Torrance of How He Won Her" tomor-
row night. The attendance this week
has been worry gratifying and electric fans
have kept all patrons delightfully."- cool.
Mr.. Clifford Is making many new friends
while the Austin sisters, dashing SOU
brettes, contribute much to the enjoy
ment of every performance by their viva
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
MINERS CONVENTION.
Officers of District No. 20 Are Now
Preparing Their Reports.

REPORTS on conditions in the district will
be made at the annual conception OF Dis
trict No. 20. United Mine Workers of
America which will be held in Birming-
ham. commencing June u. President Ed
ward Flynn, National Committeeman
William r. Rairley, Secretary Treasurer
f. l.. Clemo and Vice President B. L.
Greer are now preparing their reports
These reports promise to be quite inter-
esting.
The convention will be held In the
Knights of Columbus hall and II is ex-
pected that 100 delegates will be pres
ent.
The mine workers and the operators
will have a Joint convention on June 10,
at which time the new wage scare will
be taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
MRS. WELLS DEAD.
Dies Suddenly at Home of a Friend in
Forth Birmingham.

While visiting at the home of Mrs.
George B. Tarrant, Twentieth avenue and
Twenty-fifth street North Birmingham.
yesterday afternoon at 5:45 o'clock, Mrs.
Mollie Hawkins Wells, the wife of the
Rev. DIR. M. II. Wells died suddenly.
The cause of her death was heart dis
ease.
Mrs Wells has been in i'll health for
some months past. About o'clock yes
terday she walked around to the home
of her neighbor and while chatting with
Mrs. Tarrant suddenly threw her head on
her chair and passed away.
The deceased was formerly a resident
of Florence but has resided here for
long time She leaves husband and two
daughters, Mrs. S. M. Blake and Mrs. b.
M. Brazeal. Mrs wells was IS years of
age.
The funeral services will be held from
the family residence on Twenty-frst ave-
nue. Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, in
terment being at Emwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
Towards oelding Wins Over John
sons G. p. Mack Yesterday.

Will Bramlett, a chestnut gelding owned
by J. w. Howard, defeated Frank john
SONS G. P. Mack in two straight heats
yesterday afternoon at the Smith Park
track for purse of 5000 The two heats
were made in about 2:19 each. A large
crowd gathered to witness the event.
which had aroused considerable interest.
The odds were practically to l that
Bramlett would win. and considerable
the race.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
IN BANKRUPTCY.
Crawford johnson Named Receiver Of
sea Breeze Manufacturing Co.

A petition asking that the Sea Breeze
Manufacturing company located in the
Hood building, this city, be placed in in
voluntary bankruptcy was filed in the
United States court yesterday morning.
The petitoning creditors are: II. II.
Baugh. II. Burn, 3. T, Bringer. Roun-
tree Publishing company and A. w. Nell
sen. Mr.. Nelson, president of the con-
Germ filed in the clerks office at the same
time his aece. lance of the allegations.
Judge Jones has appointed Crawford
Johnson as receiver of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
HIGHLAND AVENUE,
A Large Consignment of Creosoted
Nood,a Blocks Has Arrived.

EN- blocks to be used in paving Highland
avenue from the east curb line of Twen-
tieth street to the Woodward property
have arrived. This work will be done by
the Crockett Paving company
City Engineer Julian Kendrick has not
yet carefully inspected the blocks to be
laid in the pavement He stated yes
terday afternoon that he could not say
yet whether they will come up to the
requirements in the specifications, but
he had no reason to believe that they
would not.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26

Any trip is a pleasure to those who
travel over the Chesapeake and Ohio rail-
way. The best of equipment. excellent
service, quick time. beautiful scenery.
Finest dining car service, Polite atten-
ton. Convenient schedules. Every COM
fort the most exacting traveller could
wish. New York tickets permit stop-over
of 10 days at Washington. Baltimore and
Philadelphia; also the famous Virginia
Hot Springs u-11-fri-su-we-t II
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
Passengers transferred day
or night New equipment.
Harris Transfer and Ware
house Co. Phone 1851
NOTICE

Effective June 1st, Eastern
Division Express will leave
Birmingham as follows: For
East Lake, W0odlawn and
Gate City. 900 A. M, Hoo
A. M. and 500 p. M. For
East Birmingham. 300 A. M.
and 800 p. M. For North
Birmingham, leo p. M.
B'ham R., L. & p. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26

Nearly all goods sold that
appeals to your artistic taste
does SO because it is scientif-
ically Numbered. Domestic
Laundry. Phones 1900.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
U. C. v. REUNION
A. Louisville, KY, June IA to 16, One
Cent Per Mile Travel Plus rs Cents.
Queen G. Crescent Route and South.
ern Railway.

Tickets on sale June 10. II. IL. 70, IA
and *. final limit of tickets June 10.
1ao5. with privilege of extension by de-
nosit Of ticket with special agent until
Julv 10, 1905. Ask agent for particulars
or write J. C. Conn. d. p. A.. Chatta-
nooga. Tenn. or A. B. Freeman. T.. p.
A., Birmingham. Ala. l-16 to 6-10
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26

ST. DENIS Hotel, NEW YORK.
at Broadway and nth street. Centrall,
located. European plan. Moderate charges
Excellent cuisine. 3-24 81
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
IT IS YOURS.

AS pioneers of the idea
of banking by mail in The
Soute, we are daily reeeiv-
ing inquiries for our book
LET on Banking by Mail.
We will be pleased to fur
.nish it to you upon appll-
cation in person or by letter.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
CITY ITEMS.

HELD FOR LARCENY. M. McCarty,
white man, was arrested yesterday af-
ternoon by Officers Patton and Richard
son and locked in the city jail on charge
of grand larceny.
CINCINNATI POLICEMAN - Harry
Ryan, a member of the Cincinanti police
force, is spending a short vacation in
Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26

.svulcan." the man who painted him 10
located at Ae N. 10Th st. hermitage. Of
course. -
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Samuel Lester Kennedy,

Samuel Lester Kennedy, aged months.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel T. Kennedy
of Washington, D. c., died yesterday
morning at the home of his grandparents,
Dr. and Mrs. e. w. Jones, at Owenton.
The father of the child is expected TO
arrive from Washington tonight and the
funeral will take place tomorrow. The
interment will be at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26

SMALL BLAZE YEsTERDAY-Fir
companies No. l. and were called to a
small blaze in a vacant residence at
Avenue b, between Thirteenth and Four
te&nth streets, south, yesterday morning
at II 10 o'clock. The fire was discovered
in a closet on the second floor and as
no one occupied the building 1t Is natur-
ally supposed that 1t was Of incendiary
origin. The damage was about $40.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26

e. T. Shaw & Sons, Undertakers.
GREEN & CO., UNDERTAKINGS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
oFFIcERs:

J. b. Cobbs, President; B. z. Roden. "
President: II. II. Mayberry. Treasurer; c..
G. Davidson, Secretary
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
AND SAFETY

We pay 4 per cent on
savings and time depos-
its and compound inter-
est semi-annually.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May 3.-Forecast for Ala
bama: Showers and thunderstorms Fri
day and Saturday light variable winds.
Birmingham, May 25 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26

at II 10 O'clock The fire was discovered
in closet on the second floor and as
no one occupied the building it Is natur-
ally supposed that 1t was of incendiary
origin. The damage was about $40.
CAPT. BENNETT RESTING WELL
Captain Bennett of No. fire station, who
was operated on two days ago for APP
pendicitis, Is resting well at the Hillman
hospital. Captain Lane Of No. fire de-
partment. who was shot about ten days
ago by Fireman Norris of the same COM
pany, is also improving
MASONIC TEMPLE-Work on the new
Masonic Temple at the corner of Nine
tenth street and Sixth avenue is being
pushed rapidly and 1t is thought that
everything will be ready for the laying of
the corner stone about About June 3.
Great preparations are being made for
this ceremony and a number of visiting
Masons from different sections of the
state are expected to attend.
ELKS GO TO SELMA-A large delega-
ton of Elks from the local lodge will go
to Selma this morning to attend the state
convention of Elks which meets in that
citv today IT is expected that this will
be one of the largest and most important
conventions held in the state The local
lodge of Elks Is in fine condition and
is steadily growing in membership.
ESCAPED PRISONER CAUGHT-Will
Shaw, colored, one of the prisoners who
ESCAPED the city jail about two weeks
ago by digging hole through the rear
wall. was arrested yesterday morning by
Officers Whitney and Hendricks and re-
turned to the prison. Frank Simms and
Charles Ford. the two other prisoners
who escaped at the same time. have not
vet been captured.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
Local Weather Data.
Weather Report.

Weather Report.
Temperature and precipitation, as re-
ported by the weathe? bureau for select
ed southern stations duri1g "a hours end
ing at a. IN. Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-26
WILL BRAMLETT WINS.

w. r. LEHMAN,
Official in Charge.
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DIRECTORS:

j. b. cobbs, II. II. Mayberry, B. r.
Roden, ], II. Robinson, c. o. Simpson and
c. o. Burns of New York.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03
Large Gifts to Charity.

Donations and requests for last year
total nearly a half billion of dollars. Is
compared with about S123. OUO, OO0
in 1901, which was then the record.
breaking year. The recOrd-5reaking
medicine for the year 1904 was Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters. it having been
the means of restoring more sickly
people to robust health than any other.
1t is really a wonderful medicine for
those whose stomach has become weak
whose liver is inactive or whose kid
neys are unable to perform their pro
per functions. Thousands of such suf
ferers use it exclusively. 1t positively
restores the stomach To its normal con
dition and thus cures indigestion. dys-
pcpsia, nausea, costiveness, hloating,
heartburn, sleeplessness, female disor
ders, cramps, or malaria, fever and
ague. Try it today. Our private
stamp is over the neck of the bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03
Here Next Year.

Moline is TO have another convention
for next year in the latter part of May.
Ii is the state convention of the Home
Fraternal league which closed its SEES
sion at Streator, H., Thursday morn
ing after officers had been elected.
Rockford was after the convention.
but when the invitation was extended
by the Moline delegation the Rockford
lodge withdrew in favor of Moline.
The following officers were elected.
among whom is DR.. A. r. Beal. of this
city, reelected: Supreme president.
w. q. Brown, La Sale: vice president.
w. S. Hinman, Streator; secretary. c.
J. kinnie, Rockford; banker. J. B. Up
son, Rockford; medical examiner. 4.
r. Beal. Moline; legal adviser. y Z.
Miller. Joliet directors. L. Armstrong
and H. B. North, Rockford. l. w. More
house. Peoria. J. G. Limerick. Rock
Falls, E. c. Schwarz, Elgin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1905-06-03
GET GARBAGE CANS.
sneciaI Sale for One Week.

For one week. beginning June i,
garbage cans may be procured at re-
duced rates at the following places:
J. G. Simser's. McCabe's, J. J. Burgess
&. Cos. Young & McCombs', Noft-
sker's. Rock Island Hardware com
pany's. J. Carl's, and Allen, Myers
& Co.'S Get one with a Gov
er. capacity TO gallons. and suffi-
GENTLY strong The following ordin-
ance will be strictly enforced:
An Ordinance Providing for Garbage
.Receptacles.
Be it ordained by the city council of
the city of Rock Island:
Section l. 1t shall be the duty of
every owner, tenant, lessee or occupant
of any and every house, dwelling, build
ing. or place of business in the city of
Rock Island, within the district where
garbage is collected, TO provide or
cause TO be provided, on or before the
first day of May, 1898, and at all times
thereafter. to keep or provide a sep
arate water-tight covered metallic
vessel for garbage. offal and liquid sub
stances, the capacity of which shall not
be less than five 90 gallons. And ii
shall be unlawful to put ashes or any
thing but refuse, animal or vegetable
matter, in such vessel used for garbage
and Offal. and any person or persons
who shall place in such vessel any
ashes, dirt or other substances. except
as herein provided, shall be subject TO
fine not exceeding five 90 dollars
nor less than two 90 dollars for each
Offense.
Passed March l. 1898.
G. G. CRAIG. JR,