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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-06
TONIGHT'S MEETING
 OF CITY COUNCIL
ALABAMA GREAT SOJTHERN'S AP- PLlCATION FOR FRANCHISE. HIGHLAND AVENUE PAVING-AN IMPORTANT QUESTION.

The meeting of the City Council tonight promises to be full of interest.
 Three subjects are likely to attract es- pecial attention, namely, the application of the Alabama Great Southern for franchise permitting it to run it's tracks up First alley; the street committees re- port regarding the paving of Highland avenue and the report of Mayor Ward relating to the remission of fines.
 The Alabama Great Southern petition for a franchise has awakened a great deal of interest, the preponderating ex- pressed opinion being favorable to grant Ing the application. The commercial in- terests of the city, especially the whole sale dealers, the real estate men and property holders have brought pressure to bear to have the franchise granted, believing as they do that the Alabama Great Southern tracks up First alley will make for the commercial development of the city.
 In the Highland avenue paving natter it has been practically agreed to have the portion of the avenue used by the street railway company paved with wood blocks and the other portions with brick. Nearly all the property holders favor this plan,
 Mayor Ward will make clear what are his reasons for refusing to remit fines in large number. He will take occasion to explain precisely what have been his reasons in each case where fine has been remtted.
 It was rumored yesterday that one Of the aldermen might introduce resolu- ton directing that the carriage hire in oident to members of the city government riding in the Labor Day parade be paid by the city instead of each individual as ordered by the Mayor.
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value but for the use to which it has been put
 Another thing still is that 1t would have been destroyed not only by want of use, but by the rain-water, which was leaking through very defective and im- perfect roof. The mill has been recently covered, and is in most excellent condi- tion with reference to shelter for the machinery and the products of the mill. The covering and other improvements of the mill. and the cost thereof, will be referred to again under the head of A'Im- provements"
 The Reformatory.
 The reformatory for boys established at Speigner is still to some extent in force. It is entirely in force so far as placing the boys under Is years of age in prison to themselves. I think 1t a fact that they have gained some advan- tage from this arrangement. and I hope ultimately to see such improvement in 1t as will be a pleasure to all persons interested in training people to be law abiding, instead of punishing them for violations of the law. That it would be better to train these boys to regard the law and to abstain from its viola tions, if 1t can be done and I am one who believes that it can be done, than 1t would be to let them go on in their useless career and become outlaws and nuisances to the country at large.
 Moral and Religious instruction.
 The moral and religious side of the convicts has not been neglected. Under the general supervision of the chaplain in chief, Rev. George E. Brewer there is chaplain for each prison, and condi- tions in this connection are reasonably good. as will be seen by reference to the report of Rev. George E. Brewer. the chaplain in chief. hereto appended.
 Agriculture.
 The agricultural operations of the de- partment at Speigner, Wetumpka and Prison No. 4 located on the Tallapoosa river, have been reasonably successful during the present year, and at present promise results equal to any year in the past In this connection, 1t may be stat ed. that the crop at Prison No. {. is su- perior to any heretofore produced by the present management-not perhaps because of the superior character of the sfcps this year. but because there is more
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Gross Receipts.
Camper Submits Report.


 Hon. J. M. Carmichael, President of the Convict Board, Montgomery, Ala:
 Dear Sir-I have tre honor herewith to present to you the report of my work and observation as inspector of convicts during the past six months.
 The state has its convicts distributed among sixteen different contractors-two engaged in mining coal, five in the man. ufacture of lumber, four in the manu- facture of turpentine, three in agricul- ture, one in the manufacture of stove- ware and one In the manufacture of cor dage. Besides these, the state has farms at three different points, including the walls at Wetumpka, the location of the hospital. and the cotton mill at Speigner, where convicts at each place are under the immediate and direct con- trol of this board, through it's agents. have visited these different points at various times during the past six months, though my chief attention has been di- rected to the camps near Montgomery and in the southern part of the state.
 Condition Is Gratifying.
 l am pleased to report a condition of affairs in many respect very gratifying. The reforms of late years inaugurated by the state have proven their wisdom. The rights of the several contractors and the requirements of the state relative to its oonvicts have been clearly setforth to the contractors and to the wardens, or agents of the state. and the system is working smoothly and with but little friction the result producing a system which accords to the contractors all they may reasonably require, and at the same time demands for the convicts. in the matter of food, clothing, medical at- tention and general treatment, the con- sideration and care which the state should provide.
 The purpose of this board being to execute the mandates of the courts in the sentence of their prisoners in humane manner, I have especially directed my efforts to accomplish this end, and to adjust the relation of the state and the contractors so as to prevent in any de- gree brutal or inhuman punishment. There is noticeab1y an improvement of conditions in nearly all of the camps. Some of them are models in arrangement where the absence of complaints and friction is in the highest degree satisfac- tory. In the entire system the condi- tions are fairly satisfactory, and we may justly hope that in the near future our present admirable system of prison man. agement will be amply able to challenge comparison with that of any of our sis ter states. Respectfully,
 M. w. CAMPER.
 Associate Convict Inspector
 Chaplain Brewers Report.
 Notasulga. August %. 1905. Hon. J. M. Carmichael. President, Mont gomery. Ala.
 Dear Sir;-In compliance with your re- quest. herewith submit brief report of the religious and moral condition of the convicts of the state for the year ending September 1, 1905.
 Religious services are better arranged and more regular than for any preced- ing year. The attendance of the convicts. though good heretofore, is better now, and but few. except those on duty. neg lect being present when services are held. Attention to preaching will compare fav-
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Montgomery Favors Atlanta.

Montgomery, September 5,-Acting Mayor Mcintyre announces today that the quarantine decided on last night by the city council against all infected points does not apply to Atlanta, where a solitary case was reported a few days ago. The city council at it's session last night decided to leave the details of the quarantine to the acting mayor, and that official has decided that there ex- ists no necessity of placing a ban on the Georgia capital, the danger being re- garded as practically nil
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Prominent Man In Jail.
Caruthers Is Dead.

Atlanta. Ga. September 5.-Atlanta's s only yellow fever case resulted fatally shortly after noon today. The patient J. c. Caruthers, who arrived from Pen sacola last Friday and who was sent to the detention hospital, several miles from the city, died after an attack of yellow fever of a pronounced type,
 No other cases have reached here and none Is expected with the vigorous pre- cautions that have been taken to ex- clude even suspicious cases from out side points. The controversy between the city and state boards of health has not developed any new features and the decision of the local board not to quar- antine against infected points probably will stand.
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"KID WONDER' WILL
 PERFORM IN THE JAIL

whereby he can inform his patrons of the events of the future. One of the es- sentials to a correct reading of the future it Is claimed, is dollar which is passed across the palm of the hand, and which finally lands in the pocket of the trous- CTS of the fortune teller.
 One of the Kid Wonder's' strong points with the negro race is the fact that he wears a gally eolored uniform freely decorated with his name He num- bers among his "patrons manJ os the negroes of North Birmingham and his presence in their midst has caused no little talk among the colored population.
 His name has been mentioned sew eral times in the police court, and he achieved fame if not popularity among the negroes, which is destined to be lost in his threatened downfall.
 The magical powers" of the Kid Wonder were of little use to him in avoiding arrest by Deputy Sheriff J. N. Merrill and it is not thought they will be able to get him out of the county prison.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Rev. H. p. Berry.

The Rev. H. P. Berry died Monday at Boyles as result of a stroke of pa ralysis. Dr. Berry lived at Albertville. Ala. and was visiting relatives at Boyles when he suffered paralytlc stroke sev- eral days ago. He recovered Sunday and intended to return to his home Monday but was again stricken with paralysis, which proved fatal The remains have been sent to Albertville. where the fun eral will take place at 10 o'clock this morning
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cordeIe RieIdly ouarantines.

Cordele, Ga.. September 5.--At a special meeting of the city council it was decid- ed to rigidly enforce the quarantine against points infected with yellow fever, declared some weeks ago Seven men will be employed in the work. They will meet all trains coming into the city, lock the doors and require health certificates from all who wish to stop in Cordele.
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ALL CHEtRED BY
 FEVER OUTLOOK
(contInued from First paae)


 six times as large as it should be with it's population" said pr. White. 'rhe working classes live in little cottages scattered to the four winds of heaven over an area larger than that of the city of Philadelphia. Many of them live where the streets cannot be paved, water sys- tems introduced and sewerage and drain age extended. If there is any way by which the city limits can be circum. scribed and people can be forced up into the pure air instead of struggling out into the morasses, that way should be taken. If you have more population to given area, you will have more wealth to a given area, and can take better sani- tary precautions to a given area
 Sewerage Will Be Ample.
 The sewerage and water system which
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Favorable Reports in Mexico.

Mexico City, September 5.--The superior board of health continues to receive fav- orable reports on yellow fever situation which has to date been kept from as- suming epidemic form in any of the port cities. No new cases have been reported, and there are but four cases in the repub- lie at present
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New Case In Natchez.

Natchez, Miss, September 5.-One new case of fever was reported today and three patients were discharged, leaving two under treatment. The new patient is a colored woman living in the same block where the infection was first dis covered, and shows that thus far the fever is under control. There have been fourteen cases to date, but no deaths.
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Six New Cases In vIcksburo.

vicksburg. September 5.-With six new cases of yellow fever up to ?. m. to- days record was the worst since the disease made it's appearance here. or the new eases five are white, one Of
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Miners Strike in Spain.

Bilbao. Spain. September 1.-The miners of the extensive coal region of the valley of Arnabal have struck. Severe measures have been adopted to preserve order.
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Serious Situation at TaIIuIah.

vicksburg, Miss, September 5.--Re- ports from Tallulah Madison parish La, eighteen miles west of this city report rather serious state of affairs there, where some eighteen or twenty cases of yellow fever have appeared within the past few days. A. T. Lane secretary of the Fifth Louisiana district levee board. died today, and several oth- CTS are critically Ill., A week ago pr. Krauss gave the town a clean bill of health, but the fever reappeared there last Saturday.
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Cahaba, Carbsn Hill and Black Creek Goals.

On account outstand-
 ing warrants of for
 mer fiscal years paid
 during present year. 770.75-$251, ,1S0. .85
  Showing receipts in
 excess of dlsburse- menus y...,,,.................. .S2Ss, 659 .23 Office of state treasurer, September 1, f905
 Financial.
 Having mentioned in this report all that was necessary, and perhaps more, 1t will not be anliss to indulge a few remarks in regard to the financial interests of the department, which in good truth are very important. 1t will be remembered that a number of new contracts have been made beginning to take effect about the 1st of January last, and on up to within the last few months. 1 therefore take occasion to furnish the gross re- ceipts per month, for the last twelve months. which will show the increase in receipts, growing out of the new con tracts.
 I may say, however, in this connection before going further, that the new con tracts have not only increased the gross receipts in the treasury of the depart ment, it falling upon the department to feed, clothe, shoe, medicate and gener- ally to care for the convicts in a number of the prisons of the department. These expenses, l may say, think have been heavier while we have been getting things in proper shape than they will be at any time hereafter A number of items of expenses in setting up tine camps and furnishing them with such things as we have to furnish them with were heavy, but will think, as we become ac- customed to the mapagement of these things, become lighter.
 The following shows the gross receipts, beginning SspNmber 1, 1904, and closing with August 3l, 1905, to-wit:
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Stock.

Stock at all the prisons composed Of mules, horses. cattle, hogs and the Ike are in good condition and promise better perhaps than at any time heretofore.
 The flock of sheep at No. 4, is exceeding ly fine, there being at least s7oO worth of fine sheep. The beef cattle al tnaI point, are perhaps worth as much' me hogs are better than ever before, and as I understand, the stock at every prison Is as promising sheep excepted, there being no sheep except at No. 4. as they have ever been.
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Mary Downey.

Mary Nell Downey, the 4-year-oid daughter of MT. and Mrs. S. J. Downey. died yesterday at the residence of her parents, ss16 Third avenue. south. Avon dale. The interment will be in Elmwood cemetery this afternoon at o'clock.
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Kid Wonder" the negro fortune teller who has been claiming to reveal the future to negroes of North Birmingham, is now resting behind the bars of the county jail.
 The arrest of Kid Wonder" whose real name is said to be F. s. sharp was caused by charges preferred by Albert 1nman. Mack Lynch and Lewis James, who alleged that Sharp had secured $29 from the sister of one of the men by false means The three negroes have been charged by Sharp with highway robbery and they are now under arrest.
 The negro fortune teller alleges that they held him up and took a few cents from him, all the money he had. He claims that they then compelled him to write check for the $29 which they said he had gotten from the woman.
 Among the numerous aliases which are attached to the name of Sharp are Kid Wonder" Black Boy" Water Boy" Snake" Thin Eye" and Yellow Peril"
 Sharp claims to have certain powers
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No Improvement Made in Jail System Since Last An-
 nuaI Report
JAILS ARE STILL KILLING
 THEIR FULL QUOTA OF MEN
Believes In Next Generation Nearly All Convicts In Alabama VIII Be ubercuIar-HeaIth at
 Mines Is Good.

Montgomery. September 5-(special.)- Dr. Shirley Bragg, physician inspector of state convicts. has made the following report to President J. M. Carmichael, which is incorporated by President Car michael in his annual report to the gov ernor:
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We handle all grades for plant ing and for chick on feed.
 AMZI GOLDEN
 SEED CO, Birmingham. Ala
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in cultivation. Taking into consideration ali the farms together, there will be an abundant crop of corn, abundant potato crop. abundant molasses crop and an abundant hay crop
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them a prominent lawyer. They are widely scattered, almost every section of the town apparently being infected. So far there has been no deaths and none of the sick is serousN i'll.
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT l
 OF BEN M. JACOBS @ BROS. 1

We will OCTOBER FIRST in stores built for the Modern Furniture Store These stores 19111913 THIRD AVENUE
 The August Sale today The Moving Sale continues till October 1st and to make you buy before will continue the double reduction prices given during the August Sale Buy nowl Delays dangerous! They create disapponments purchases till October 1st
 Deliver free anywhere in Alabama Special arrangements of terms large purchases Remember advce-BUY NOWl We repeat-BUY NOW! DO IT TODAY! i!
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B. T. Shaw 6 Sons. undertaksrs.
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plsbursements.

On account salaries of
 officers and employees. $36, all. ~ On account current ex-
 penses of department 14s. 4&.1 14 On account expenses
 of mining department d,@4. 2o On account court costs
 in inferior courts.... S2.S22. 30 On account supreme
 court cost. cases
 affirmed ............. 4Os.@
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(contInued on Eighth Paos.)
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Showing receipts in
 excess of dlsburse- ments by...,.,................... $289, ,659. .23 Office of state treasurer, September 1, f905
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Condensed Statement.

From state treasurer's books, showing the absolute receipts and disbursements by state treasury department for and on account of the state convict department for a period of twelve months, beginning September 1. 1904, and ending August sl, 1905, both inclusive, as follows. to-wit;
 Receipts.
 From hire of convicts and sale
 of farm and mill products. ....- .$540, 40. 80 From refund of an erroneous
 payment on salary account..... 25O.00 From refund of overpayment in
 court cost bill ................... 17S.08
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On account outstand-
 ing warrants of for
 mer fiscal years paid
 during present year. ITO. .75-$251, ,1S0.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-15
GUN CLUB SCORES.
Math Hansen Was High Man Break
ing Eighteen Birds.

The Perth Amboy Gun Club held a
shoot Saturday afternoon at their
grounds near Florida Grove. All mem
bers shot at twenty-five birds. Math
Hansen made the best shot, break
ing eighteen birds. Others broke as
follows: Soren Hansen, Martin Ly-
beck, Otto Lybeck, Carl Lybeck,
seventeen; Carl Knudsen and Soren
Gerlefusen, sixteen; Tunis Tonnen-
son, fifteen; Paul Martinusen, thir-
teen; G. Gerlefusen, nine; Chris
Hansen, ten; John Hansen, nine:
Chris Jensen, eleven; Walter ..Mathia-
sen and Andrew Andersen, five. The
clup will hold another shoot Satur-
day, May 81.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-15
kTHER PREVENTED
Yesterdays GAME
Crowd Disappointed at not Seeing
the Locals and Bay
sides Meet.

Bad weather prevented the game at
Amusement Park yesterday afternoon
and the fans were unable to see the
Baysides and Perth Amboys get to-
gether. A large number of ladies,
who counted ON taking advantage OF
the ladies day, were also disappointed.
Next Sundays attraction will be the
All Nationals instead of the Cuban
Giants, The Cuban X Giants were
originally booked for the twenty first,
b%ut.their-d date has been transferred to
May %.
The All Nationals are a fast bunch
of players and Joe McGinnity, the
Iron Man. of the. Giants, usually
does the pitching for them. He will
probably be on hand next Sunday
against the Perth Amboys,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-15
BIDS AND PROPOSALS.

Notice is hereby given hat the Board
of Aldermen of the City of Perth Am
boy will meet in the Council Chamber,
in the City Hall in said city on
MONDAY EVENING. JUNE 9th. 1905
at $50 O'Clock for the purpose of re-
ceiving sealed bids and proposals for
the paving of Market street from the
cross-walk at city hall to the westerly
cross-walk at Water street with wood
block, according to plans and specifica-
tions on file in the office of the Street
Commissioner.
The work amounts to about 2,66O
square yards of wood block paving and
also about 1,200 lineal feet of 16 inch
curb and sixty working days will be
allowed for its completion.
Each bid must be on a blank furnish
ed by the Street Commissioners and be
accompanied by a bond Of two thousand
lS2000l dollars for the faithful perform
ance Of the contract. The Council re-
serves the right to reject any OF all
bids. WILLIAM FULLERTON,
Date May 13, 1905. Street Comm.
11365 5-15 Dot
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CONCRETE RETAINING WALLS.

Sealed bids or proposals for the con,
struction of two concrete retaining wal
II at the foot of State St, the other al
the foot of Catalpa ave in the City oil
Perth Amboy, will be received by the
City Council until $50 O'CLOCK in the
evening of the
FIFTH DAY OF JUNE, 1905.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check for 5000.
A bond of $500 acceptable to the
Board of Aldermen will be required of
the successful bidder.
The Council reserves the right to re-
ject any or all bids.
Plans and specifications may be seer
at the office Of the Street Commissioner,
Perth Amboy, N. j.
Perth Amboy, N. J.. May ., 1905
WILLIAM II. FULLERTON.
1t16S 80 Dot Street Commissioners.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-05-15
Jcarics VIII Turn Miner.

CHICAGO, May Thames j. JEFF
fries, heavyweight champion pugilist
Of the world, has been knocked out.
Disease accomplished what no human
being was ever able to do. A com
bination of rheumatism and malaria
has put the pugilist out of the fighting
game for all time, according to JEFF
fries, who, cancelling all engagements.
last night started for Los Angeles TO
try to regain his health. In the future
it is Jeffries' intention to devote his
time to several mining claims which
he and his brother possess in Arizona.