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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
 HAS EASY ACCESS
FRANCHISES GRANTED BY CITY ENABLES THE COMPANY TO REACH AND UTILIZE WELL ITS TERMINAL PROPERTIES.

The Illinois Central has now practically completed all it's terminal arrangements in Birmingham for laying the necessary tracks by which to enter the city an1 to reach it's property on First and Sec ond avenues between Thirteenth and Six teenth streets.
 The city has given il the right to construct and operate a double track beginning at point on the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroad, near the intersection of Twelfth street and Ninth avenue; thence across Ninth ave nue to a point on Twelfth street between Eighth avenue and Ninth avenue; thence in a southerly direction along Twelfth street to a connection with the railroad tracks now laid across Twelfth street south of the southerly line of First ave- nue; also the right to construct single or double tracks, beginning at a point in the aforesaid tracks on Twelfth street between Second avenue and Third ave- nue; thence along Twelfth street to the west line of block; thence across block 251 to Second avenue; thence eastwardly along Second avenue and across Thir- tetlln hiIttl to d iolntGllOi Wlln lnt proposed tracks of the Alabama Western railroad, or Illinois Central, in blocks 9S, 94 and 95
 The company is also given the right to cross all intervening streets and alleys along the routes named and across Four teenth and Fifteenth streets. and to lay tracks in blocks 93, 94 and 95.
 The railroad is allowed to close Eff teenth street between the northern line of First avenue and the southern line of Second avenue; and also the alley running through blocks 94 and 95 and q portion of the alley in, block 93
 The ordinance provides that the tracks shall not interfere with any storm sewer that the city may build through these blocks and that all grade crossings shall be made to conform to the grade of the streets on which they are run. The Illl- nois Central Is also to pay It's assess ment of any street improvements made by the city on which it operates tracks or sidings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
ENORMOUS INCREASE IN
 SHIPMENT OF IRON ORES

The steel corporations shipments last year were IS, 7s3,221 tons, or 54.6 per cont of the whole. In 1904 the corporation shipments were 11,197743 tons, or oi'S per cent of the whole In 1908 it shipped lo'- B5,957 tons or 55.5 per cent of the Whoie, and in 1902, 16,1367S7 tons or bS.o per cent of the whole As explained in past yeals In these columns, the steel corporation shipments of Lake Superior ores are not an entirely accurate index of the amount shipped to its plants year by year some deductions are to be made on account ol ore shipped to other consumers ana there are additions to be made of ore which the steel corporation receives from other pro- ducers.
 The list of shipping mines in lgOo con. tains 143 names against 135 In lyOf l4z In 19O3 133 in 1902 and 104 in lsOl' Ihe distribution among the ranges is as tol- lows: Marquette range, 21 against ~ III 1904; Menominee, 3l against 30 In lso4' Gogebic. 20 against p in 1904 Vermillion, 6 the same as in 1904; Mesabi, 65 against 55 in 1904. The Cleveland Cliffs smart, Lake Salisbury, Ogden, Austin and Mlch- igamme The Hull, Burt and Rust mines or the Mesabi range, heretofore reported as the Lake Superior group are given this year under their own names on the Gogebic range the Norrie. East Norrie' Aurora and Pabst are reported as one' under the Norrie group.
 In 1901 the Stevenson mine was pre- eminent on the producing column with total of 1652 O21 tons. In 1905, 1t steps Into third place, Mountain Iron being at the head of the list with 2.495,0S9 tons to it's credit, while the Burt comes second with 1860 452 tons and the Stevenson third with 1.42S 614 tons. In 1904 there were only two mines which mined more than 1'0OOO00 tons, while in 1905 there were seven which mined more than 100000 tons each and one which mined more than 100000 tons. Previous to 1905 the record for the largest production by a single mine in any year was held by the Fayal, which produced 1,919172 tons in 1902
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
GERMANY BALKS
 AT SETTLEMENT England Convinced She is Try ing to Stop Negotiations FRANCE PLAYS LAST CARD Press Declares That Only Remaining Thing for France to Do Is to State
 Her Case and Depart
 From Algeciras.
FRANCE PLAYS LAST CARD

London, February 22.-Official opinion in Great Britain regarding the Moroccan conference can be summed up by the statement that 1t is now certain Ger i many desires the Algeciras conference to break up without settling the vexed Mo roeean question:"
 It is contended that not satisfied with refusing what Great Britain calls the most Liberal offer' on the part of France in respect to policing Morocco, Germany has placed another obstacle in the way of a settlement by making im- possible suggestions in regard to the proposed state bank. The idea Is that all the efforts of French and British subjects to reconcile certain facts will be held in abeyance An English official says there is no attempt to hide the discomfort at the course of events at the conference.
 Germany, these officials say, before the conference promised to recognize Frances interests in Morocco and not to place obstacles in the way of a settle ment They add that she is adopting exactly the opposite course and loses no opportunity to harass France and render futile the efforts of the powers to conn promise the differences between the two most interested countries.
 The suggestion. coi, $ from Berlin that King Edward and Emperor William will meet shortly is officially denied. at least the foreign officials say that they have no cognizance of the rumored meeting. Similar stories circulated last year from Berlin and it is believed here that they were designed to create an impression that King Edward was seeking an inter view with the German Emperor.
 France Exhausts Resources.
 Paris, February 22.-The government does not give any further indication of its intentions in regard to the Moroccan question: The tone of the French press is that the conference situation is des- perate, the only thing remaining being for France to state her case and depart. However there is no evidence that Presi- dent Fallieres and Premier Rouvier, both of whom are men of an extremely con servative and pacific character, entirely share the view that the conference is doomed to failure. The semi-offcal Temps however. prints leading article today saying that "an accord is impos- sible."
 The Temps adds:
 'The Germans feign to believe that France will make new advances We af- firm in the most categoric manner that the German expectations are baseless. M. Revoile's former proposals represent the maximum of our concessions Therefore, France is resolved to repulse deceptive solutions She has only to plead her cause before the open conference ana + herseIf with the status quo, which is less nerilous than so-called accords.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
BASKETBALL GAME
 CANNOT BE PLAYED
VANDERBILT BACKS OUT AT THE ELEVENTH HOUR AND THE FAC ULTY REFUSES TO ALLOW THE TEAM TO LEAVE COLLEGE.

The game of basketball which was to have been played tonight between the Athletic club and the Vanderbilt teams has been called off by the manager of the latter team.
 Last night d telegram was received by Secretary Miles, of the Athletic club, which was as follows:
 Game with Vanderbilt off Faculty positively refuses to let them off and signed by w A Cunningham, manager.
 The Athletic club had gone to the ex- pense of advertising the game. had tele- graphed transportation to the Wander bit team and made all other arrange ments necessary.
 Last night Secretary Miles said:
 we were very much disappointed by the way Vanderbilt anted. Of course, we will refund the money that has been paid for tickets. l talked with Chan cellor Kirkland, of Vanderbilt. over the long distance telephone tonight and he absolutely refused to even consider the matter at all He said that the contract had been made by Irresponsible parties and that he would not allow the team to leave the college.
 We feel pretty sore over the matter and do not think that we have been treated squarely. We made the contract In good faith and have carried out our part of the agreement"
 Secretary Miles stated last night that a game would be played tonight, but that he was unable to say what teams would play. He said that a game would be ar- ranged with the Y. M. C. A. or some other strong team, if possible, and If not, that two of the club teams would 1o1au
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23

Cleveland, Ohio, February 22-(Special) From figures received directly from the mining companies. railroads and selling agents the Iron Trade Review has com piled its annual statistics of iron ore shipments mine by mine from the Lake Superior region in 1905 The total is 34, 353,456 gross tons, compared with 2l,822,s39 tons in 1904. 24. .2S9,S7s tons in 1903, 27571,12t tons in 1902, 20.593597 tons in 1901 and 19,- 059, 393 tons in 1900 The increase is 24 per cent over the record year of 1902 The shipments by water last year were 33 476, 9O4 tons and by rail to upper lake furnaces and to South Chicago, Milwau- lSee and Colorado, S76.552 tons. The all- rail shipments were 596.175 tons in 1904, 64o,32s tons in 1903 53l,952 tons in 1902 and 436,O15 tons in 1901. The total of ship ments from Lake Superior in 19o5 as given below, does not include 169,527 tons shipped from the Helen mine in Ontario belong ing to the Lake Superior corporation. Of the Helen tonnage 1O4 266 tons was shipped 10 the United States.
 Although the great importance of the Mesabi range is again shown by the hgureS Tor lHlo, the Old ranges no not ldg far behind in their proportionate ship ments The Mesabi shipments were 20. 153 699 tons against 12156,0os tons in 1904 and 13342,s40 in the record year of 1902. The Mesabl percentage of the total ship ments is this year 5S.66 against 557 in 1904 53 per cent in 1903 and IS per cent in 1902. The Mesab added seven new shipping mines in 1904 and nine last year the most remarkable addition for 1905 q ,,,a. a1. it's first year shipped 1.o70.937 tons, a record unprecedented in mining history. The United States Steel corporation drew on the Mesabi and Vermillion ranges last year for T per cent of it's shipments against 60 per cent in 1904.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
SHRINBRS HAVE X
 JOYOUS OCCASION
STREET PAGEANT AND CERE. MONIAL SESSION-ZAMoRA ITEM PILE RECEIVES MANY CANDI. DATES-LAReE ATTENDANCE.

Zamora Temple of the Ancient Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine celebrated Washington's birthday by parade and ceremonial session.
 Early in the afternoon the Shriners rendezvoused at Gelder's hall and at 2.90 was formed and the parade began Many members of the order were in fantastic Oriental garb while some more wore the conventional black suit and the Shriners fez Some were a-horseback. some sported auto cars, some sat astride camels, but large number were a-foot. Among the features of the parade were caged bear, caged billy goat and several circus vans. There were two bands of music.
 pr. w. w. Ransom appeared in state as the potentate of Zamora.
 At night the ceremonial session at Geld CTS hall was attended by 200 Shriners and the following candidates were rushed swiftly across the burning sands of the desert:
 John G. Cooke, Belle Ellen; James L. Curston. Dothan; John D. Dabney Br- mingham; Alexander Fl. Morrison, Ensley; Walter S. Golden, Ensley; Arthur Gled- hill, Birmingham; Haskins Williams, Birmingham; Green s. Elliott, Cordova; James A. Greer, Sylacauga; Frank c. Shepard, Jr., Birmingham; William F. Young, Birmingham; Kirk S. Sessions, Blocton; Everett w. Frazer, Birming- ham; Andrew c. Mitchell. Ensley; Rich ard Faull, Birmingham: Tom o. Smith, Birmingham.
 After the ceremonies a buffet banquet was enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
LOVING TRIBUTE.
Beautiful Floral Design for Samuel
 Thomas Bier.

J. H. Adams, former assistant district manager of the Republic Iron and Steel company. was devoted friend of the late Samuel Thomas of Pennsylvania. founder of the we'll known furnace town of Thomas, near Birmingham; and yes terday he sent by express beautiful floral design to be laid on MT. Thomas coffin. The funeral of the dead iron mas ter will take place Saturday.
 MT Adamss tribute Is singularly ht- ting. It consists of wreath made of magnolia leaves and pine twigs gathered at Thomas The magnolia leaves are from a tree planted by the deceased and the pine needles are from favorte tree Of the deceased. garland of purple violets culed in the Thomas garden, is set in the wreath.
 The floral design was fashioned by Mir Lindsay, the florist and was photo graphed by Covell yesterday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
Bremen in Fatal Quarrel.

Knoxville. Tenn, February 22.-The formal announcement is made that the fifth annual session of the Summer school of the south will be held at the University of Tennessee, this city, June 19 to July 27, inclusive. rms school was originally established here under the auspices of the general edu- cational board. It is attended by more than two thousand teachers from all parts of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
Slightly Used Pianos.

Tn addition to our regular stock of above makes we have a large stock of slightly used pianos that have been rented; also any number of good pianos that we have taken in exchange and that have been thoroughly overhauled that will be sold at startling prices. In used pianos we have such well-known makes as Stein way, Decker & Sons Barnes & Son, Kingsbury Hinzie. Knabe, Krell. Kimball and others.
 Space will not permit an adequate de- scription of the many bargains. A visit of inspection and investigation is neces- sary to understand and fully appreciate what this sale means to you, of the money saving possibilities here pre- sented
 After the RemodelIng.
 After our building has been altered to accommodate the immense shipment of VICTOR TALKING MACHINES that will arrive in March, our showing of Plano Players, Organs, Electric Players, etc., will eclipse all former showings Our prices are always best because of our advantages. We make terms to suit all and ship anywhere at these prices. You cannot afford to walt even a few days, as best bargains are going quickly.
 E. E. FORBES PIANO CO,
 Alabama's Largest Dealers 1909 Third Ave-, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
,,.eon DIsappoints Crowd.

aoria. H.. February 22.-After tray cling half way across the country to accept an invitation to speak at the Creve Occur club today as chief speaker, Thomas W. Lawson was over come by the length of the programme ahead of him and surrendered to the ,lateness of the hour. He apologizeG gracefully to an audience which hs'j hacked the Coliseum mainly to heas him. but which showed evidence es needing sleep at midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
"Down the Pike.v

Johnny and Emma Ray are still draw ing large crowds to the Bijou. Down the Pike" is one of the most popular offerings of the season at the Bijou. It Is eminently successful as a laugh-pro- ducer, is pleasing from a musical point of view and is altogether one of the best musical shows seen this year in Birming- ham. Johnny Ray is a comedian who stands almost alone in his chosen field and his ability as an entertainer is ex- ceptional. The usual performance of Down the Pike will be given tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
CITY ITEMS

Hebrew AssoclatIon.-An important meeting of the Young Mems Hebrew association will be held Sunday night at the synagogue, corner of Seventh avenue and Seventeenth street, Inn portant business will be transacted and full attendance is expected. The following committees will be appointed to serve for the ensuing term Enter. tainment, finance, library and lecture hall. The hall committee will be in- structed to secure suitable quarters for the association as early as practicable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
St. Vlateurs College Burns.

Kankakee, H., February 22.-Su Viateurs college at Bourbonnaise, H., two miles north of Kankakee, was to- tally destroyed by fire last night. Loss, S1OO ,O0O. The college is a Roman Catholic institution and was founded in 1865. It has 200 students. The cause of the fire was crossed electric wires. No person was injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
White Man Burned to Death.

Winston-Salem, N. C., February 22. Thomas Snyder, a white man, was burned to death in a stillhouse at Smithtown, Stokes county, last night. Snyder slept in the stillhouse, and when his companions arrived this morning, he was found dead with his clothes burned off and body fearfully roasted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
RohherIes Reported.

George White of 5l6 South Twenty seventh street reported to the police that his store was entered yesterday ana number of carpenters tools stolen
 Dr. II. R. Coston of 1927 North twenty fourth stret, reported to the police that a number of silver knives and forks were stolen from his residence,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
Appreciates American Sympathy

Copenhagen, February 22-At his first reception of the diplomatic corps today King Frederick informed the American minister. MT oBrien. that he greatly ap- preclated the kindness ands sympathy shown by the people of America in con nection With the death of King Christian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
summer School at Knoxville.

Nashville, Tenn, February 22.-A Jackson. Tenn, dispatch says that a duel was fought there late yesterday afternoon between E. A. Rogers and w. A. McCann, members of the local fire department. McCann was wound ed four times and will die. Rogers was shot through the right breast and his condition Is serious. A joke about a woman caused the tragedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
Commissioner Garfield III.

Chicago, February 22.-Because of the illness of Commissioner of Corporations Garfield, who was to have gone on the witness stand in the packers case today, an adjournment was taken until tomor- row The illness of MT. Garfield is not serious.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
HiQh Grade Pianos In the RemOdeling Sale The E. E. Forbes Piano Company Are Placing Many Superb Instruments Tn Homes Through
 out the South
Open Evenings Until g P. M.

When a house like the E. B. Forbes Piano Co. announces that every piano in stock will be sold at great reduction it means something for you. This is not sale for which special pianos have been ordered for the purpose, but special bar gain price will be made on every instru- ment in our wareroom. We have abso- lutely got to have the room, and every instrument sold will be a genuine bargain. Our stock comprises the largest and most artistic line of high-grade Pianos Piano Players and Organs ever offered the pub lie. Special alteration sale price good only till March l. As the reduction on everything Is so great we are sure the best bargains will go quickly. An early call Is advisable if you would secure first selection. Every instrument sold during this sale will carry with it our guaran- tee as to quality. durability and material, and agreement that we will take back in exchange within one year, at price paid for any piano we handle.
 Stock Comprises Best Makes.
 You will find in our large stock such well-known and standard makes as:
 Chickering establshed.... .......... .lS23 Kranich & Bach, established. .......... 1864 Mathushek, established ................. .lS6o Emerson, established ...............".. .lS49 Kurtzman established ..................l .lS4S McPhail, established ....................lSS 1857 Packard, established ....................187 1871 Krell- French, Smith x Barnes, Everett' Forbes, Willard, Pease and others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
Mexican War Veterans Meet.

Washington, February 22.-The thirty-third annual reunion of the Ma tional Association of Mexican War Vet erans was begun here today, the fifty ninth anniversary of the battle oi Buena Vista.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
Brighton Beach Handicap.

New York, February 22.-The Brighton Beach Racing association announced to- day that the s25,0o0 Brighton Beach handi- cap, the richest of all the big handicaps. will be run on Saturday, July IA. the fourth day of the summer meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
Colds Cause Sore Throat.

Laxative Promo Quinine, the world wide Cold and Grip remedy. removes the cause. Call for the full name and look for sig nature of E. w. Grove. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
NEW FIRE CHIEF
 APPOINTS WAL TON Former Chief is Now Assistant
 to Bennett PLANS OF DEPARTMENT
Bremen Will Be Required to Learn Plans of All Buildings In Con gested Districts of City.
 Regular Practice.

The first official act of A. V. Bennett. the newly elected chief of the fire depart ment, was to appoint Ex-Chief William P. Walton to All the newly created office of assistant chief
 The following letter was sent to Mayor Ward yesterday by Chief Bennett: George B. Ward, Mayor. City.
 Dear Sir: In accordance with resolu- ton passed by the board at its meeting on February 2l, creating the office of assistant chief of fire department, I hereby appoint William P. Walton 10 that office effective at once.
 Respectfully.
 "A Y. BENNETT.
 "Chef of Fire Department Chief Bennett promoted W. M. Merritt a pipeman at station No. 3. 10 foreman of station No. [, and J. A. Browning foreman of station No. '. was promoted to foreman of station No. 3
 In discussing the fire department last night Chief Bennett said
 There will be no radical changes made in the department A new truck has been ordered and it will be installed as soon as it arrives. Station No. s, which wfD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
Washlnaton's Birthday In Hamilton.

Hamilton. February 22.-( Special 1.-The Philomathic society appropriately observ- ed Washington's birthday today Follow ing is the programme:
 Devotional exercises ....J. W. Sutherland Welcome Address ..........Joel C. Ford Perseverance, ........,..,....l T. Quinn Debate; Resolved, That the United States should grant absolute independence to the Filpinos in 1920 Affirmative: John P. Middleton. Booker H. Shotts. Negative: Thomas D. Brooks. William E. Ayers.
 Song .. ....................,.....
 I. L. Hardin S. H. stuckey, M.
 c. Young J. c, Barton. Essay ............................ R. H. Lee Speech-"Hope of the Future" .....
 .......,.............-..., E. R. Shotts Reading .................,.,... Ernest White Song ........,-....,...........
 l. l.. Hardin, s, H. Stuckey, NJ.
 c. Young, J. c. Barton, Locals ...,...................... S. Jerdan Drama, "rhe Prosecuted Dutchman."
 Cast of characters:
 Schmidt .................... C, l.. Ilubbert Capt. Blowhard ................A. D. Bowen Hon. Augustus Clearstarch. .....,....
 ..............,........... H. Stuckey Gas Soberly ......,....,.,....l l.. Hardin MT Plentiful ............-.T. G. Vernon Teddy dy.....................W w. Burleson Miss Arabella Blowhard. L. Cantrell Mrs. Plentiful. ..................,.H l.. Guln Perseveranee ...................Felix White Marshals: T. M, Nix, L. H. Ford, T. E. Ellis.
 Committee: E. B. shotts, A. D. Bowen, c. L. Hubbert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23
INSURANCE TREATING.
All Policies Written Now Will Be On
 First Class Basis.

< Any insurance taken out in Birming- ham now will be calculated on the first class basis by the insurance companies in the Southeastern Tariff association.
 It will require the insurance companies agents about three months to rerate the city, putting 1t on a first-class basis &C., cording to the agreement between the association and the Board of Trade and the citizens committee.
 Any insurance taken out before the city is rerated will be paid for on the present basis, but after the new rating goes into effect the insurance companies will give a rebate which will be the diff ference In the rate on the present basis and on the first-class basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-23

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
 Itching. Blind, Bleeding. Protridlns Piles. Druggists are authorized t) re- fund money If Pazo Ointment fals to cure in to IA days. soc