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The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-12-12
An Ape of 173S.

The human ape Of the Hippodrome Is
not without its parallel in former days.
An eighteenth century chronicle tells
us that in 1873 "a most uncommon
creature was brought from Carolina.
1t was a female. whose height was
about four feet and In every part
formed like a except the head,
which nearly resembled an ape. She
walked upright and sat down to heE
food and fed herself as a human crea-
ture. 1t was supposed to be the female
of the creature which is called chin
panzee, OF the mock man." A charm
ing touch Is added In the remark. "She
expressed great respect for a boy who
was on board the ship with her and
seemed very unhappy at his absence
London Globe.
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-12-12

waves were breaking upon a ledge. and
back again to this old man sitting wit h
bowed head beside him, q sincere regret
that 1t was not In mis- power to utter
one word that would aid in dispelIIng
the clouds Of doubt came to him. Since
! lack in faith myself he thought, 'all
I can say will only increase his doubt.
/ wish / had as much faith as the wido y,
but 1 have not, an possibly never shall
have" For a long time he sat In silence.
living over the years during which skep-
tjcism had been slowly but surely grow
ing upon him, n then Uncle Terry sud-
denly looked up at him. II IL likely the
old mans keen eyes read at a glance
what was in Albert's mind. for he said:
1T don't do no good ter brood over
this matter O. believin', Mr.. Page; I've
wished 1 thought different many a
time, an more SO now m gettin' lear
the end o. life, but l can't, an 30 thars
no use in worryin'. Our 'pinions bout
these matters are . good deal due "a
our bringin' up an the experiences
we've met with. Mine, connected with
those as has perfessed religion, has, to
say the least, been unfortnit, but, as /
said afore, ! wish | believed different"
lie paused a few moments and then
added sadly. This hopin' amt allus
Ito be Continued.)
The daily silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1903-1907, 1905-12-12

l have markell down the price of
books and Stationery 30 per cent NV
stock was damaged a little by smoke
and will close it out at Scots. on a dol
lor and the stock is as good as ever.
but a ;rifle damaged from smoke.
BREAD, DOUGH rNUTS, FRUIT
AND VEGETABLES
OF ALL KINDS.
My stock OF NOTIONS is complete
and now is the time to buy my goods
at half their value. / have ordered
another stock OF school books and sta
ito cry of all kinds and will soon I'M
pack he finest line ever opened. Give
me a call.
Chris Diehl.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-09
Robbers Were Polite.

5. c. c. Williamson, living at East Thorn
as was held up near his home by two
white men Friday night and robbed of
$40. The highwaymen were unmasked.
and stated to Mr.. Williamson that they
were forced to the act by needy circum-
stances. They politely informed him that
If he would honor them with his name
and address they would return the
.'hand out" as soon as they reached
Memphis and found employment Mr..
Williamson states that he courteously
acquiesced in all their demands and re-
quests
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-09
CIVIL SERVICE.
Several Examinations to Be Held by
Commission at Early Date.

The United States civil service COM
mission announces examinations as fol-
lows:
April 26 and q for clerk in the tarin
division in the bureau of statistics, de-
partment of commerce and labor, at a
salary of 1920 per annum and similar va
cancies as they may occur. The age limit
is 30 years or over.
May / to fill vacancies in the position Of
trainmaster, general yard foreman, yard
master, work train conductor locomo-
tive engineer, switch enginemen, switch
men, switehman's helper train main, To-
comotive fireman, under the isthman
canal commission on the Isthmus of Par
anna.
Full in formation with reference to these
examinations will be furnished upon appli-
cation to s. d. Harris, secretary of the
local examining board. He is at the post
office
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-09
BRASS FROM CARS
BURIED In GROUND
NOSE LAZARUS AND TWO Me-
GRoES ARRESTED, CHARGED
WITH RECEIVING AND CON.
CEALlNG VALUABLE METAL.

Nose Lazarus, we'll known junk deal
er at Eighteenth street and Powell ave-
nue., was arrested yesterday morning on
a charge of receiving and concealing stol-
en- property. Lazarus driver, Henry
Sykes, and another negro, j. A. Mcdaniel,
were arrested at the same time for grand
larceny.
|. All the railroads leading into Birming
special agent of the Southern railway.
All the railroads leading itno Birming-
nam have been losing heavily for some
time on account of the theft of brass from
cars. The officers have been working en-
ergetically on the cases. and on Thurs
day Mr.. Virgins discovered thirty-one
pieces-about 800 pounds-of these brasses
and jack buried near the tracks of his
road in Woodlawn. The Jack had been
used in raising the cars so that the blocks
of metal could be slipped out
Following up clue he had MIR. Virgins
located more of the brass buried in the
rear part of Nose Lazarus junk yard on
Eighteenth street.
Yesterday morning this metal was taken
up and loaded on dray by the two ne
groes, Sykes and Mcdaniel, and was be-
ing carried away when the arrest was
made. The officers had lieutenants watch
ing the yard, and saw the brasses taken
from the ground and loaded on the dray.
There was between 300 and 400 pounds
in this lot
Lazarus was not at the yard when these
arrests were made, but was located short
ly after at the place where 1t is under
stood the metal was to have been taken.
Lazarus and Sykes made bond and Nc
Daniel was placed in the city jail. The
officers believe that they have in Nc
Daniel a professional train robber. He
refuses to discuss his case and is very
stubborn From his pocket vas taken
pass book made out to Miss Tally Nc
Quincy from the Jefferson County Savings
bank, and in it were pasted the railway
schedule of every road coming into Bir-
mingham with significant memoranda of
arrival and departure of different trains.
Railroad brasses are valuable, being
worth about 10 cents per pound.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-09
RED MEN COMING
HERE NEXT MONTH
COMMITTEES HAVE BEEN AP-
POINTED TO ARRANGE FOR
THE GRAND COUNCIL, WHICH
MEETS IN BIRMINGHAM IN MAY.


Arrangements are being made for the
annual meeting of the Council of Alabama
Improved Order of Red Men, which will
be held in Birmingham on May % and "a
fare and one-third, plus twenty-five
cents, has been offered by all the rail
roads to Birmingham, and it is expected
that hundreds of visitors will be here
to attend the grand council.
The following local committees have
been appointed;
Finance-Joseph Zinzer, chairman; j
w. Mcdonald, w. d. Gunn Robert
Chapel A. l. Klein, Sidney Waehtel
Henry Lenck, G. Griffith, G. F. Stewart
Abe P. Rich, James O'Meara.
Badges-P. J. Coyle chairman; G. T.
Young. H. NJ. Frank.
Halls-Robert H. Allison, chairman
Hon. w. M Drennen and Maurice
Hirsch.
Decorations-Harry Hacker, chairman
F. o. White, C. e. Swanson.
Law and Order-J M. Fowler, chair
man; ]. w. Pierson.
Muslc-s. Phillips, chairman; E. C
Mullins.
Receptlon-Capt. ]. S. Johnson, chair
man; william Bailey. Gus Ellard, e. e
Holloway, w. Harmon, L. Wakefield
L. J. Black, L. X. Sherry, Abe Siegei
Horace e. Shaw, j. A. Roberts, Sam A.
Burkheim, f. C. Williams. S. H. Harris
II. Emily, A. e. Wood, w. A. Ellard, w
f. Bowen, b. f. Stretch, J. A. Link, j.
e Keiser. w. S. Hudson.
Railroads.&c.. p. WEBB, chairman Lee
Cowart, J, j. Douglas.
Dance and Picnic-W. L. Cant. chair
man. w. w. Morrison, j. F. Simmons
w. Frank Bolin. Miss Julia Meeks.
Hotels and Restaurants-J. b. Barrett
chairman G, w. Steele William Fox
Capt. s. Catanzano.
Amusements-E A. 3rown, chairman
Arthur OHear, J. R. Matthews.
Pocahontas-Mrs. Shropshire, chair.
man; Mrs. Sam Mcpherson. c. T. Robin
cite.
Refreshments-Mrs. Rosa Wise, chair
man; Mrs. M. Bolin, Misses Lula Meeks
Flora Sandlin, Edith Barrett and Mrs. F.
Rcwell.
Printing and Advertisement-C. w
Black, chairman; II. M Austin.
Theater Party. Trolley Ride and Press
M. d. Friedman, chairman.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-09
IMPROVEMENTS ARE
NOW ABOUT COMPLETE
EImwood Cemetery Has Been Made
Place of Much Beauty and Is
Attractive Burial Ground.

The Elmwood Cemetery company is
now about completing extensive improve
ments in its beautiful burial grounds.
and a visit there discloses a wonderful
Transformation from the scene of few
months ago.
The general driveway around the entire
plot, nearly a mile in length, is quite
attractive. 1t is a perfect modern road,
planned. graded. macadamized and made
delightfully."- smooth. The great gateway
of stone the handsome chapel, waiting
rooms and office and residence of the SUI
perintendent will each be finished in a
short time and then Elmwood will be the
most attractive cemetery In this state.
The company is strong financially. hav-
ing a capital Of 100000, and is differed by
some OF Birmingham's most prominent
and successful business men. When the
present company took hold of this prop
erty it did so with determination to pro-
vide for the Birmingham district a mod
ern and well equipped cemetery. and to
this end no expense has been spared.
The most skilled artists have been en-
ployed to plan and beautify. and every
ornament. convenience and comfort has
been supplied that skill and money
could afford.
The cemetery covers eighty acres. and
these grounds seem really to have been
provided by nature for the service to
which they are dedicated. The plot rises
from a slightsincline in circular shape to
central elevation. and around this CEN
ter native forests grow in grandeur and
beauty.
From the highest point the view Of the
mountain. the valley, the city and sub
urbs Is most enchanting.
The officers Of the company are: +. d..
Nabers. president: Robert Jemison. Jr..
vice president; John n. Gunnels. secre-
tary and treasurer. With these are assoc
ciated w p G. Harding, y. L. Nabers.
George NJ Morrow, Robert Stephens and
A. II. Woodward. The general offices Of
the company are at 223 First National
Bank building The superintendents Of
flee. with phone is at the cemetery The
Jemson Real Estate and Insurance Com
pany is sales agent for the company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-09
GOOD DEMAND FOR
RESIDENCE LOTS
DEMAND FOR BIRMINGHAM REAL
ESTATE is STILL GREATER
THAN THE oFFERINGS-oWN
ERS REFUSE TO SELL.

The local real estate market has beer
somewhat quiet during the past few days
That is to say, there were not many
large transact ons reported. The demand
for real estate in Birmingham continues
active, however, but the holders appar.
emily do not care to turn loose their rea
estate at present prices.
The residence real estate market IL
brisk. Just as this season of the year
in Birmingham, a large amount of real
estate In the residence sections of the
city changes hands. and 1t Is said thai
the demand for this class of property
this spring has been larger than foi
many years past.
Within the past two months the Messer.
Moore Co. has negotiated sales of over
100000 worth OF real estate. including the
sale OF the Davidson building for $51,O0
There is much talk of a new depot. In
real estate circles it is rumored that the
Southern Railway company is planning a
new passenger station along its property
between tine railroads and Powell ave
nue. and Tw..,tieth an1 Twenty-second
streets. These reports however. have moi
been confirmed.
The following real estate transfers have
been filed in the probate court:
Pearle Dillon to Agnes T. johnson. lot
No. in Welchs' addition to Birmingham;
consideration s3625.
]. C. Moore and Willie w. Moore and
wife to j. X. Miner. lot No. In block
No. p North Haven; consideration $1,000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-09
SEVERAL MILITARY
COMP AN|ES COMING
Big Parade is Planned for
Memorial Day
REDUCED RATES GIVEN
WoodIawn Rifles Stand Good lnspee-
Woodawn Rifles Stand Good lnspec-
ton, Forty-one Men Fully Equip
ped Being In Line-Talladega
Company Tomorrow Night.

Every organization in the Alabama Ma
tional Guard has been invited to come
to Birmingham on April 26, and partici-
pate In the parade which will be held
previous to the unwilling of the monu-
ment to the Soldiers and Sailors OF the
Confederacy, erected in Capitol park by
the local chapter of the Daughters of the
Confederacy.
The Jasper Rifles and the oxford Rifles
have already notified Gen. l., v Clark
who will act as grand marshal OF the
parade that they will come to Birming-
ham, to participate in the parade. 1t Is
expected that at least ten commands sta
toned In different parts of the state Will
accept the invitation. The five local or
ganizations-three companies of infantry,
the battery of artillery and troop of
cavalry, and the Woodlawn Rifles will be
in line.
All of the railroads entering Blrming-
ham have granted special rate for the
round trip for the occasion and In ad-
dition to the National Guard 1t is expect
ed that hundreds of others will be pres
ent at the unwilling of the monument.
Those in charge hope to make the par
ade one of the most imposing ever held
in Birmingham. The military division
alone will cover several blocks in the
line of March
The Woodlawn Rifles were last night
inspected by Capt. j. c. Goodfellow o.
the United States Coast artillery. Ad-
jutant General w, w. Brandon, who has
been in Birmingham for several days in
,..fIt fat. rot I'm fa1 n
his home Yesterday afternoon, and he de-
tailed Mai. Charles J.. Ledbetter of the
Third regiment of infantry and First
Lieutenant Clarence b. Ballard of the Br-
mingham Rifles to represent him at the
inspection of the Woodawn company last
night.
The Woodlawn Rifles have forty-three
men enlisted and forty-one of these were
In line at the inspection last night, the
other two being out of the state for the
present The company wore the regula-
ton blue uniform. and was under heavy
marching order This company is desig-
mated as Company A in the Third regi-
ment. Capt j. b. Sculy was in COM
mand of the company last night
The company put up splendid APP
pearance at the inspection and will no
doubt receive a high mark In the report
of Captain Goodfelow 10 the War De
partment
Mai. John d. Elliott of the Second regi-
ment, Lieut. M b. Smith of the Graves
Rifles, Lieut.. Col Hughes b. Kennedy of
the Third regiment. and Lieut.. r. b. Go
ing of the United States cavalry were
among the visiting officers present at
the inspection.
Tomorrow the company at Talladega
will be visited by Captain Goodfelow and
General Brandon Tuesday they will go
to Admission, Wednesday to oxford and
Thursday to Gadsden This will complete
the annual inspection of the Alabama Ma
tlonal Guard.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-09
CITIZENS CONFERENCE.
Annual Meeting an Interesting Event
Officers and Directors Elected.

The first annual meeting of the College,
VILE Citizens conference, colored. was
organized and held at the Lauderdale
College North Birmingham, Friday,
April 7. Some very forcible speeches
were made In the interest of the college
and the good work which DR.. Lauderdale
is trying to do to better the conditions
of his people.
Some of the best citizens of Birming-
ham and vicinity were present, and earn
estly expressed their appreciation of the
work and resolved to do something to
forward its movement.
DR. NJ NJ. Ponton of Atlanta who rep
resents the John c. Martin Educational
forcibly and eloquently addressed the or
ganization.
Music was furnished by the college
giee club and quartette. assisted by local
talent.
The next meeting will be held July
l. 1905.
Officers and board of directors were
elected as follows
Rev. w. l.. Lauderdale, president; Rev.
W. NJ IItCNOOds III 81 fitS IA NHitetiNf ~
F. G. Ragland. second vice president;
Rev. l.. w. Mitchell third vice president;
Rev. A. ]. Hunter. treasurer; Rev. J. s.
Jackson, secretary.
Board of Directors-Rev. w r. Petit
ford. Prof. e. II. Jones. Rev. NJ. NJ. Pom
ten, honorary member; Prof. Noble
Booker, city; Prof. f. d. Gully, Rev.
Loftin, Rev. Bascomb, Rev. b. l.. Greer,
Prof. Johnson, b. II. Hudson, Mrs. Nc
Kenzie, Mrs. Mccoy, Mrs. Taylor Mrs.
" G. Leewood. Mrs. Peevy, Mrs. l.. A.
Moore Rev l.. A. Moore, Mrs. Henry
Wilson, M. V. Scruggs, f. r. Walker
Florence Coffee, M. +. Matthews, Mrs.
Oliver, Rev. b. p. Palmore, r. L. Par
don, e. d. Coleman, II. l.. Galloway
Mamie Bradford, deborah Iceland. n. j.
Cooper, Mrs. Pauline Watson, Lulu Jen-
kins, ]. o. Johnson w R. Jones Mrs.
Henry Robinson n. Riley Rev Har-
grove. Aaron Thrift. NJ. Ffncher, Ar
thur A. Moore, NJ. J. Jackson, Mrs. Nj.
j. Jackson, william Chandler. Steven
son. McClendon, = Woods, Laura Lee
Davis, DR.. L. g. Mason, J. o. Difay,
Rev Il. NJ. Clark. p. F. Clark.
The Lauderdale college has abount 700
students.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-09
CORONER ISSUES
FOUR WARRANTS
SCHUYLER, REED AND HARTLEY
ARE CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MINES
DISASTER.

Warrants have been issued by Coroner
w. ID. Paris against L. T. Schiller, G.
IL. Schuler, Amos W. Reed and Sam
Hartley, owners, operators and mine fore
men of the Inflated Virginia mines, charg-
ing criminal negligence in connection with
thu recent catastrophe at the mines. Pend
ing further consultation with Solicitor
Harrington p. Helm. the warrants have
not yet been served.
The defendants appeared at the sheriff's
office yesterday ready to make bond. but
were notified to return tomorrow. when
the amount of their bonds will be fixed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-09

Frank C. Shepard. Jr., has accepted a
position with the Gray & Dudley Hard
ware company as salesman In their sup
ply department. Mr.. Shepard has been
for the past four years with the Republic
Iron and Steel company at their Thomas
plant, and prior to that time was engaged
by one Of the other large companies in
this district. The experience and knowl-
edge that Mr.. Shepard has had in the
supply line enables him to he able to ac-
cept the high position that he Is now
taking aud he is to be congratulated on
his success. as he is comparatively a
young man. and his many friends will
doubtless be glad to know of his adj
vancement The local company with
which he has accepted a position have
made rapid strides In the supply line. as
well as general hardware. and are to be
congratulated on securing the services OF
so competent man. -
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-09
THE ODD FELLOWS.
All Members of the Order in District
Invited to Celebrate Anniversary.

Odd Fellows from all over the Birmlng-
ham district have been invited to attend
the picnic and celebration which is being
arranged by the local lodges Of the order
on April 26. In the morning there will
be a big parade. The column will FORM
at the court house at 10 o'clock After the
parade there will be a basket picnic at
North Birmingham park
In the afternoon there will be athletic
sports, music by a band and speech
making. As yet the entire programme mas
not been arranged by the special commit
tee, but addresses will be made by sew
eral prominent orators.
The occasion is the celebration of the
eghty-sixth anniversary of the founding
of Odd Fellowship In America.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-09
GREATEST OF THEM ALL
THE CHAMBLEE SALE THE BIG
GEST" EVER IN BIRMINGHAM.
LARGEST CROWD, MOST
GOODS SOLD.

Such a sale. as that now being
held by the Chamblee Bros. has never
been seen in Birmingham. There have
been other sales but all fade into insig-
nihcance when compared to this one.
This sale commenced yesterday morn
ing at o'clock and hours before the
doors opened the street was crowded with
people eager to get inside and purchase
some of those nice new seasonable goods.
When the doors were thrown open there
was a rush. the like Of which has never
before been seen in Birmingham. The
large store was crowded to its utmost
ca pacity and hundreds stood on the side
walk unable to gain an entrance. The
result was that within 30 minutes after
the doors were opened they had to be
locked and remained locked all day long.
the doorkeepers allowing those inside TO
retire and others enter to take their
places.
Chamblee Bros. have reputation for
doing just as they promise and this sale
adds much to that established reputation
New seasonable goods We're promised and
that was what the people are getting.
No short lengths. remnants or patches,
all nice, clean desirable goods.
A. c. Davis. the manager of the SALE
understands the business TO perfection,
sale that Will go down in the history Of
city.
It will pay to travel 500 miles to take
advantage of such an opportunity. II
comes but once In a lifetime and this is
the first and last time In Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-09
MERGER OFF AGAIN BUT
WILL YET COME TO PASS

President ]. c. Maben of the Sloss-
Sheffield Steel and Iron company who
has been in New York for the past three
weeks will return to Birmingham to-
day or tomorrow. He has been greatly in
terested in the merger scheme and his
stay in New York was prolonged, it is
understood, on account of merger negotia-
lions.
Now that the merger is Off, for the
present at least, Mr.. Maben comes home
to resume business as the head of the
Sloss- Sheffield management.
Walter Moore returned from New York
q day or two ago. He heard much merger
talk in Gotham and was impressed with
the idea that the consolidation of the
principal iron companies of the Birming-
ham district would take place soon or
late.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-09

ION returning to Birmingham 1 hear
that the merger project has. fallen
through" said Mr.. Moore yesterday. I'VE
are used to these reports, but I am in
clined to think that the consolidation
scheme will yet be pulled off. It is a big
undertaking and will take time, but
eventually the Tennessee Coal. Iron and
Railroad company, the soss. the Repub-
lie and the Alabama Consolidated and per-
haps other companies will be merged into
one.
Il heard in New York that the Tenn.
essee's annual meeting at Tracey City
next month you'd be Of more than usual
interest. 1t will not be merely a proxy
meeting but will be attended by some of
the large stockholders"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-09
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS..
Mass Meeting of All Denominations
Will Be Held at East Lake.

A Sunday school mass meeting of all
denominations will be hold at the Baptist
church at East Lake on April 16. The
meeting will begin at o'clock and con-
tinue through the entire day.
Sunday school workers from different
parts of the state will be present and
several ladies from the Southside Baptist
church will attend. DIR. Wadaworth of
this city will be one of the prominent
members.
AS the meeting is open to all denomina-
tions, large attendance Is expected, and
all who desire to come are cordially in
vited
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-09
Meeting at Odd Fellows HALL.

The meeting to be neld at Odd Fellows
hall at o'clock on Sunday, the 18th inst.
will be of special interest to Bible stu
dents and those who may be interested in
important subjects seldom mentioned in
our pulpits. All seats will be free and
no collection asked.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-04-09
Was His Own Watch.

f. w. Scott. who was arrested on
March 10, proved that the watch which
he threw from him at the time was his
own, and IT was returned to him by the
officials at Chief Wler's office. He show
ed that the watch had been in his possess
sion for the past five years.