davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-17
FRANK HOUSTON DEAD.
We'll Known Young Bessemerite Died at Tally & McAdory's Infirmary.

Bessemer, July 16.-(Special.) )-News reached Bessemer this afternoon that Frank Houston, son of Daniel Houston of Jonesboro, died at Tally and McAdory's iafrmary today after several weeks ill., ness. MT. Houston was born near this city and was one of the best known and
 most popular young men in this dis trict. He was in lis 18th year and had most promising future.
 MT. Houston was a graduate of the
 Alabama Polytechnic institute at Auburn, where he stood high in his classes. He took leading part in athletics, being a member of the varsity football team. He was graduated from the electrical engineering department and had been en-
 gagged in this profession for the past three years. He was, for few months corres- pondent for the Birmingham News in this c.ty. A year ago he gave up ttat po- sition and accepted place with Ben F. Barbour at Birmingham. About four months ago he went to Brilliant, where he accepted position with the Monte vallo Coal company. Several weeks ago he was stricken with illness and was carried to the private infirmary of Tally and McAdory, where he fingered for sev- eral days.
 The funeral arrangements have not yet | been completed, although the interment will probably be at Hill cemetery. Pastors Meet.
 The pastors of the several churches of Bessemer met this afternoon at o'clock at the First Methodist church and ap- pointed committees to arrange for the union revival to be held in this city at an early date.
 Personal and General.
 1 Mrs. D. w. Waller of Dolomite is visit | ing her mother, Mrs A. A. Randle.
 1 Mir. and Mrs. D. c. Meadors of vlr
 ginia City were in Bessemer today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-17
MONEY SAVING HELPS FOR ALL PARTS {Ss5I HOUSE

Asbestos Ironing Sets, 3 pieces. .S1.75
 White Glazed Stone Coolers. nickel faucets
 osaiion... =. =. =. =. ..... SIPS f16oilon... ... .... .$1.50 6-gallon. =. S2.15
 Gate City Stone Filters
 z-sailon... =. ..... .S248 o-eaiion'.. ..- =. =. -. ..... .$2.98 h9-. iion'.. ..... $3.48
 WLite Glazed Stone Jars, for meat. butter, preserves and churns, F gal lc-- to 1C gallons. ..... 1oc per gallon
 Baskets for all purposes, clothes, infants, market, hampers. sewing, etc.. etc., at greatly reduced prices.
 G; page Cans.... .. ...98c to S4.s8 Fruit Jars-Ball Brothers Heavy Glass Jars, complete porcelain caps and rubbers.
 Pints, per dozen.. =. =. ..... .65c Quart1, per dozen... ... .75c Half gallons, per dozen... =. soc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-17

phone uG
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-17
MONEY TO LEND.


 rate. Apply Alabama TTus- and Savings Company. 2o26 3rd avenue. Massey build fng l0-2-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-17
MIscELLANEo GUS.

iSOI - --r'iN = v - VI
 IF you are going to plant trees write to- day to waverly Nurseries. Waverly, Ala. for special tree offer for 1905. 7-10-52t MOUNTAIN FALLS SPRINGS (old Py- lant springs)-Now open for guests. These Springs situated In Cumberland mountains 2000 feet above sea level. Sleep under blankets. Everything new. Cuisine most excellent. Five miles from Tuilahoma, Tenn. For booklet and terms address, L. J. Hardiman, Man ager CIrormerly of Duncan hotel. Nash v;iie. Tenn.) 7-3-tf ANY poor girl needing friendship. help. advice etc.. will find ready and willing assistance by applying to the matron of Salvation Army Rescue Home. 33rd st.. and Ave D., Birmingham. Ala. 6-14-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-17

FOR RENT, OCTOBER Most elegant family hotel in Birmingham, containing 27 rooms, bath rooms and dining room 37x3l feet Steam heat furnished free. This is the best equipped. best located and best built house in the city, and is an iedal location for a select family apartment house. Plans and full partc- ulars at our office. w. B. Leedy & Co.,.
 7-12-Tt
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-17
PersonaI and General.

Mrs. D. w. Waller of Dolomite is visit ing her mother, Mrs. A. A. Randle.
 Mir and Mrs. D. G. Meadors of vlr ginia City were in Bessemer today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-17
ROOMS FOR REIN

FOR RENT-A large, nice. cool upstair room, with bath. 2212 4th avenue. 7-7-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-17
EOR KENT.

FOR RENTI7o9 S. 2Oth st. Broom mod ern house, servant house and stables. Apply at Douglass Bros.. Morris avenue, or J. L. Yancey R. E. and lns. Co.
 71e-7t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-17
WANTED.

ANTED-Custome for showcases. iron
 safes and Carrara paint Alabama gro carv cornanv 1-1-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-17

7-3-3t-non
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-17
S25,OOO Per Month TO Loan by THE ALABAMA HOME

Borrowers given valuable options of re- paving loan at end of l. or years Apply to ". V. M. ROBERTSON.
 pCos First Ave. General Menagar
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
ANNUAL OUTING TO
BE GIVEN TODAY
NEW ERA LITERARY ASSOClA-
TON TO PICNIC AT PLEASANT
VALLEY PARk-PROCEEDS GO
TO NIGHT SCHOOL.

The first annual picnic of the New Era
Literary association. which was to have
been given on April but was postponed
on account of the Indictment weather. will
be held at Pleasant Valley Park today.
The proceeds will go to the night school
and literary work.
This association was organized by
number of young Jewish men and women
about tire years ago. Its whole aim and
object in view was to promote the good
of the members of the club in an educa-
tional and social way, as well as run
night school for the benefit of the Jewish
people that are without the knowledge
of an American education. It's first night
school was conducted for about six
months during which time it met with
very great success, but owing to the
financial condition of the club it was
compelled to drop same until 1t could
Obtain sufficient funds to have same re-
instated 1t was, therefore, decided to
give a picnic for the benefit of the night
school
The event win afford amusement to the
pleasure seekersl that will be ON hand
Athletic contests will be participated in
and prizes will be awarded the winners
Dancing will also be one of the enjoy
ments. Refreshments Will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21

Eva Edna, the 11-year-old daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs, w. NJ. Pearson, residing at
No. 2o1S Twelfth avenue. North, was in
stantly killed by being run over by an
East Lake electric car at Cain station
in Avondale yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock.
The child in company with her young
er sister, sibyl aged 3 years, was on her
way to her aunts, Mrs B. K. Oaks. in
Avondale, when the accident occurred.
The children got off the car at Cain
station during the heavy rain storm at
4 o'clock and in the confusion caused by
the down pour stepped in front of an in
coming car on parallel track. The
elder child was caught under the wheels
of the car and was horribly crushed, dy-
ing instantly. The younger child was
merely brushed by the car. escaping with
out injury.
The remains of Eva were brought to
the undertaking parlors of Shaw & Son.
where they were prepared for burial.
The grief of the mother when informed
of the death of her child was heart
rending. Mr.. Pearson, i father. is at
Covington, La, where he is engaged in
his business as railroad bridge contrac-
tor. He was notified at once of the
death of his child.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
LITTLE EVA E. PEARSON
KILLED BY ELECTRIC CAR

George Fl. Harris, superintendent of the
Birmingham Railway. Light and Pow
err company. said that he thought the
rain storm that was raging at the time
of the 1amentable accident was partly
responsible for the child's death. The
car men and the children were all con-
fused. he said. and the accident could
hardly have been avoided under the cir
cumstances.
A. NJ Rusler was motorman and J. G.
Brooks was conductor on the car that
ran over the child. They are two of the
oldest men in the service of the COM
pany.
No arrests have been made.
While friends were planning to break
the sad tidings to the mother as gently
as possible some one unthoughtedly call
ed her over the telephone and made an
abrupt inquiry about the death of her
child. This sudden intelligence of the
death without definite information al
most crazed the poor mother and for
hours it was impossible to compose her.
Her grief upon her arrival at the I'M
dertaking parlors of Shaw & Son was
inexpressibly heartrending.
The funeral arrangements will not be
announced until after the arrival of Mr.
Pearson from Louisiana.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
CARNIVAL CLOSES.
Large Crowds Are Entertained By the
GaskiIl Shows.

The Orphans home carnival. which has
peen IN progress for the past week on
second avenue, came to close last
night. The crowds were large all through
the week and it is estimated that hand
some sum was realized for charity.
The Gaskiil company brought a num-
Der of pleasing attractions to Birmingham
TINS season. and the people showed their
appreciation by turning out in large num-
oers After the delay in getting started
the throngs Increased in size until last
night, when the carnival ended
Among the features offered this year bv
the Gaskill shows are some that are new
and all that We're good last year have been
retained A noticeable Improvement has
taken place In the Esplanade shows. and
in the illumination.
With the exception of minor shooting
affray, excellent order was maintained
The carnival seems to have been a most
enjoyable affair.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
CORNER STONE MAY
BE LAID ON JUNE 5
THE NEW MASONIC TEMPLE WILL
BE AN IMPOSING STRUCTURE,
THREE STORIES HIGH. AND
WILL COST OVER $4,000.

The committee in charge of the laying
of the corner stone o. the new Masonic
temple at the corner of Sixth avenue
and Nineteenth street is not yet able to
announce the date of these ceremonies.
It is believed, however that everything will
be ready for the corner stone by June
8 and it is thought now that that date
will be selected
The laying of the stone will be mem
orable occasion In the history of Masonry
IN Birmingham and a large number of
Nisitlng Masons are expected to attend.
The new Masonic temple will be an i'm
posing structure. 1t will be three stories
nigh above the basement. total of sixty
feet' the usual height of four story build
hgs' The structure will cost, Including
furniture something over $4,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
PRACTICE MANLY ART.
Members of the Y. M. c. A. Take Les
sons in Wrestling.

The wrestling class of the Young Men
Christian association is proving to be
a great success For the past three
months a class of forty we'll developed
Young men of the gymnasium have been
working very hard under the direct in
structions of Mr.. Gillesby to acquire the
knowledge of one of the Oldest and most
scientific of the sports.
The boys know all the holds in wrest-
ling and use the breaks with great effect.
All the boys are of medium and light
weights which naturally makes the
wrestling a little faster than the heavy
bouts.
wrestling requires the greatest quick
ness with splendidly developed wind, and
all the strength wrestler can muster
in his legs. arms, back, shoulders and
especially a well developed neck. 1t Is
a delightful sport to watch, as inter-
esting situations continually occur and
the sport itself is simple enough to be I'M
derstood
There have been professional wrestling
matches in Birmingham, but the amateur
matches have not as yet been tried. The
amateur wrestling is not as serious as
the professional, there being good many
of the sprained holds eliminated. 1t Is
believed that out of these forty men the
public may be given a chance to witness
some true and manly sport.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
CITIZENS CONFER.
"CIeaner and Purer Methods" In Poll
tics Formed-ln Executive Session.

Several prominent citizens of Birming-
ham yesterday upon invitation said to
have been sent out by EX-GOVERNOR Jo-
seph F. Johnston, attend a meeting held
for the purpose of STANDING for cleaner
and purer methods in our politics, the
elevation of the public service, the secur-
Ing of the impartial administration of
Justice, enforcing economy in the expendi-
ture of the public monies and generally
to bring about a higher standard of DO
litical ethics
The meeting was held in executive ses-
sion and Captain Johnston refuseg Is di-
vuge any of the proceedings 1t is said
that those attending the conference met
last night at the residence of a we'll
known public official on the North High
lands and further discussde matters I'M
der consideration.
The following are said to have par
ticipated in the meeting yesterday:
Ex-Governor W. II. Sims. Col. S. w.
John. Col. r. H. Pearson, Dr. r. s.
Greene, Capt. Joseph F. Johnston, the
Rev j. w. Stagg, D. D., Judge John
Carmichael, A, O. Lane. Gen. R. d. john
ston and the Rev. A. j. Dickinson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
DISTRICT BOARD.
Committee From United Mine Work.
ers Preoaro Report for Convention.

The district board of the United Mine
workers of America held meeting In
Birmingham yesterday in the headauar.
tiers of the organization in the Chalifoux
bulldig. A report was prepared, it is
said to be presented at the annual meet.
ing of District No. 20. which will be
held in Birmingham In June.
President Edward Flynn. Secretary and
Treasurer ]. /. clemo, National Commit
teeman William r. Farley and the fol-
lowing members of the district board at
tended yesterdays meetinl. George Par.
bour of Pratt City. Joe Wallwork of
Blocton. T. II. Tinney of De Soto. T. TT
Orange of sayreton, J. G. Fowler OF
Belle Ellen, William Clarke, colored. of
Hargrove; N. S. Pringle, colored of
Johns, l. II. Chambers, colored, of Adams
VILE.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
CAMP HARDEE MEETS.
Delegates and Aiternates to Reunion
Are Elected.

At meeting of Camp Hardee, United
Confederate Veterans yesterday afternoon
delegates and alternates were elected to
the reunion, which meets next month at
Louisville. A committee from Pelham
Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy,
were present and stated that Pelham
Chapter would cooperate with the vet
Grams in erecting shaft on the Confed-
crate veterans lot at Elmwood cemetery.
The following are the delegates named {:
Frank p. OBrien, N. II. Sewall, p. l..
Vance, Joseph F. Johnston, James II.
Fowles, S. w. Vance, J, c. Drake E. w.
Jones, j. C. Lacoste and C. N. Sturgis
The following alterEates were elected
w. E. Young, r. Fl. Haygood. C.. s. Ems
len, w. II. Stanley. d. A. Wright d.
r. Dunlap, w. B. Leedy, A. C. Oxford,
s. l.. Robertson, T. H. Bize.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
Trial of Bates,

The trial of r. NJ Bates which was on
for a great part of last week in the first
division of the criminal court of Jeffer-
son county, will continue this week. The
taking of testimony was concluded yester-
day morning, and in the afternoon sew
eral arguments were made by attor-
neys.
The defendant is charged with making
away with considerable amount of
brasses, said to have been tho property
of the Southern Railway company. He is
out on bond.
Amos l.. Bishop, a white man, convicted
about ten days ago on the charge of
manslaughter, was yesterday sentenced to
two years in the. penltentiary by Judge
Dan A. Greene. The defendant was con-
victed of the charge of killing person
by the name of Mann of Jngtown. The
court yesterday overruled a motion by
Capt. Frank s. White. attorney for the
defendant, asking for new trial.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
HELD FOR MURDER.
Carrie Collins Is Rearrested for Muir
der of Husband.

Carrie Collins, negro woman, was held
under $500 bond by Judge Feagi1 in po-
lice court yesterday on the charge OF
numbering her husband, Lee Collins, last
Monday morning.
She was arrested on this charge at the
time of the murder, but was released by
Coroner Parish, who stated that he had
found no evidence sufficient to hold her.
Sic was released on the theory of self
defense, evidence of which seemed con-
elusive at the time.
Since the former investigation new evil
dence has been produced which led to
her re-arrest yesterday morning. Carrie
ADMITS stabbing her husband with small
pocket knife but claims that at the time
she was being attacked by her husband
with a drawn revolver.
The crime was committed last Monday
morning about o'clock at their home in
Third alley between Thirteenth and r our-
tenth streets.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
A Card of Thanks.

On behalf of the Sisters of Charity and
the Orphans Home association, / wish
to thank the birmingham Railway, Light
ard Power company for free transporta-
ton, the ladies of the A. o. II. of Blr-
mingham for soliciting same and sending
delegates to assist us In caring for the
children. the street fair management and
the gentlemen who so kindly acted as
escorts through the different amusements,
the ladies' al the country store for candy.
In fact all who aided IN any way In CIV
ing the eighty little orphans a days out
Ing that will not be forgotten by them
for many DAYS to come.
MRS. J. G. WHITFIELD.
President Orphana' Home Association.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
ChancerY Court.

Chancellor A. II. Benners presiding;
The following cases were disposed Of
yesterday:
Lula b. Harton VS.. Ensley Develop
ment company; passed to Friday, May &C.
Mary r. Tarwater VS.. John S. Going
ct al; settled and strickened from the
docket.
M. M Boggin vs.. r. f. Kolb; continued
generally. ~
Tennis Snoddy VS.. Edwcrd Snoddy; con-
tlnued.
Tomorrow's docket:
S. Spiro VS.. Louis Cocciola and others.
Rebeeea Hawkins VS.. Alabama Penny
Savings bank
Louisville and Nashville Railroad COM
pany VS.. City of Bessemer.
Ida Ogden VS.. james Thomas Ogden
Eliza Terry VS.. Jim Terry
Eliza Ellison VS.. Allen Ellison.
Eugene r. Enslen VS.. F. W. Durham.
W. II. Hutchinson vs.. j. T. Palmer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
VERY HEAVY RAINFALL.
Possibly Breaks the Record for Some
Years Past.

Birmingham had rainfall at o'clock
yesterday afternoon that possibly ex-
ceeds any other that has occurred in this
vicinity for years. For some time the
elements were SO darkened that lit was
necessary to light lamps in business
houses and residences.
The downpour was terrific. and the
streets were flooded until traffic was Sc
riously interfered with Business was
practically suspended for time
Reports from all sections near the CITY
show that the rainstorm was general In
this vicinity. but no serious damage has
been reported. 1t is feared that consid-
cradle damage has been done to farm and
garden lands
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
FAMOUS DRINK
CURE MAN
cHAS. C. JAMES WILL LEAVE TO-
NIGHT FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OF BIRMINGHAM SHOULD AVAIL
THEMSELVES OF THIS THEIR
LAST DAY TO CONSULT WITH
HIM ABOUT TREATMENT FOR
WHISKY, MORPHINE AND CO.
GAME ADDITIONS.

Charles G. James. the celebrated Drink
Cure man. who Is registered at the Hill
man. leaves tonight for Memphis. He
says they can positively cure any case
OF drug or whisky addiction regardless
OF quantity used, length of time used or
number of previous failures made by pa
tient In an endeavor to get well. It there
fore behooves Birmingham people in
terested in this subject. TO see DIR. James
In person, so as to hear from him In
person an explanation of the workings OF
this marvellous treatment. On page nine
our readers will find picture of the great
James Sanitarium and detailed descrip-
ton Of the establishment and its sur
roundings. Get on 1.-THE James Water
Wagon" and be happy. sss
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
CITY Court of Birmingham.

Alice Wyatt and A. b. Birth, admins
traitors of the estate of Primus White
and James Stephens, and A. .. Birth,
administrator of the estate OF Henry
Stephens. yesterday filed suit with the
clerk of the city of Birmingham against
the Alamaba Steel and Wire company
asking for damages to the amount of $2G,-
600 each. These suits follow the Virginia
mines disaster last February.
Charles p. Barrancas has filed suit In
the city court asking the following de-
defendants for damages to the amount
of $4,000 from each for an alleged false
arrest:
Frank Bishop. W. M. Franklin, III. M.
Stiles and II. M Franklin, partners; e.
T. Douglass and W. b. Douglass, part
ners, and c. M. McMahen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
Circuit Court.

Judge A. A. Coleman, presiding.
The case of Frances e. Hinton, admin
istratrix VS.. the Birmingham Railway
Light and Power company which has
been on trial for several days, in the cir
cult court, yesterday afternoon passed
into the hands of the Jury for consldera-
ton. The plaintiff sues for damages to
the amount of $4,000
Juries will be organized for the week
In the circuit court tomorrow morning
at 10 o'clock by Judge Coleman and the
regular docket will be taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building Inspector John p Lind has is
sued permits as follows:
A. b. Loyelace to erect two one-storv
frame dwellings on Avenue f. between
Twenty-ninth and Thrtieth streets at a
cost of $500 each and to erect one-storv
Thirtleth and Thirtyfirst streets a. a
cost of $500.
j. e. Bennett to erect one-story frame
dwelling on Seventh avenue between
Tenth and Eleventh streets at cost
of $500
DR.. Morris TO repair four frame dwell
ings on Avenue C at a cost of $500
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
Regulars in Birmingham.

The Sixteenth infantry, United States
army passed through Birmingham last
night en- route from Fort Mcpherson.
near Atlanta, to the Philippines. The
regiment Travelled in two special trains
over the seaboard Air Line The first
section arrived about O'Clock The
soldiers spent about forty minutes in
Birmingham. They left on two specials
over the Frisco system.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
Diamond Pin Caused Him Trouble.

Will Johnson, negro tried to pawn a
fine diamond pin last night and was ar
rested by officer Nix. He could give no
good account of how he came in posses-
sion of the piece of jewelry and was
locked in the city jail on charge Of
grand larceny. The pin was secured by
the arresting officer and it is at the Of
flee of the chief of police.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
FO4. SALE.

SO. 5OO-z>Jxl3O II. on the
s. w. cor. of 9Th ave and Odd
street. Great bargain. Fine
property. Must be sold at
once. Owner leaving the
state. Act promptly if you
must secure this.
J. ID. Crosthwait e. Co.
2lO5 I'd avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
Petitions in Bankruptcy.

The following petitions in bankruptcy
have been filed with the clerk of the
federal court: X. +. Brown, liabilities
$l17.5O assets SIS. exempt w. H. Walker.
liabilities s263. assets SIS, exempt; Arthur
Lincoln. liabilities 1888, assets sos, ex-
empt: r. Mitchell, liabilities $2l5; James
7. Mitchell. liabilities ;l507 80, assets none:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-05-21
WILL LAY CORNER STONE.
Corner Stone Of New Wesley Chape
to Be Laid May 80.

The corner stone of the new Wesley
chapel will be laid on Wednesday after
noon, May 30 at 3 o'clock. An interesting
programme has been prepared which will
be announced in full at a later date. The
Rev J. o. Haynes will offciate over the
exercises.
The work on the church has progressed
rapidly and It will not be long before
Il will be finished.