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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
POLICE COMMISSION
 AGAIN LACKED QUORUM
Only Three Out of Seven Members Present-caled for Next Tuesday
 Night.

The inability to have quorum pres ent caused the second postponement with ,n a week of the regular meeting of the rollce commission last night. Tuesday night there were only three members pres ent and last night the same number re- ported Adjournment was taken until next Tuesday night, at 7:so o'clock.
 Chairman Parker was early at police beadouarters and was soon followed by Commissioners Brown and Phillips. The meeting had been called for o'clock, hut none of the other members had put fin an appearance up to that hour. Efforts were made to reach absent members by telephone, but without avail, and finally about S:so o'clock Chairman Parker an- nounced that 1t was unnecessary to wait longer for them.
 There were present number of police- men who were interested in the meeting of the commission, having cases to come up There were also many witnesses in attendance, the inner and outer offices both being well filled. All matters due to come before the commission will be taken up Tuesday night It was explain ed that two of the absent members are out of the city and that others had prob ably reasonable excuses for their absence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
OWEN TO SPEAK TO
 COUNTY TEACHERS
PRESIDENT OF ALABAMA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION TO SPEAK ON THE LIBRARY MOVEMENT IN STATE. COMMITTEES TO CONFER.

Thomas M. Owen, president of the Ala bama Library association, will address the Jefferson County Teachers associa- tion on the subject of school libraries at the meeting to be held tomorrow morn ing.
 MT. Owen has taken an active interest in this movement and has done much to promote it in the state. It is expected that the meeting tomorrow will add im- petus to the movement in Jefferson coun- ty. The teachers of the county have been taking an active interest in the matter and they are unanimous in their desire 10 establish the circulating library in this county.
 A committee of five members of the so- eiety will confer with a similar commit tee to be named by President Motion of the Commercial club to decide on one of the several plans which have been suggested for the library. At the last meeting of the Commercial club the move ment was unanimously endorsed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16

N. T. Blackwell, secretary of the Ma tional Ginners' association. arrived in Birmingham yesterday for the purpose of organizing a state association to affiliate with the national body.
 A conference was held with the ginners present, and 1t was decided not to effect the state organization at this time, but to hold another meeting in Montgomery the latter part of next month.
 R. R. Poole. secretary of agriculture, was in the city to attend the meeting, and he advised postponement. Those inesrested thought that a larger number of the ginners and others interested in cotton would be able to meet in Mont gomery.
 Mr. Blackwell said yesterday that the object of the organization was to secure a representative in every county in every cotton producing state and in this way to secure accurate reports of the bales.
 ''In the past we have depended some what on reports received by mail in get ting our estimates, but we hope to per feet an organization this spring which
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
INFERIOR COURT ID BE RESUMED SOON
It May be Open for Business
 Next Monday
STATUS OF OLD CASES
Difference of Opinion Among Lawyers as to Whether Cases Pending Be- fore Justices Courts Are
 Now Dead or Alive.

The inferior court will in all probability open again for business Monday in the rooms formerly occupied by that judicial body on Third avenue. Announcement to this effect was made last night by Judge H. B. Abernathy, but the opening depends upon the receipt of the new com missions by Judges Abernathy and l. H. Benners.
 The decision handed down by Judge senn in the city court yesterday effect lively and finally ended the case in which the inferior court matter was at issue. and the ousting of Justice Abernathy from the position of justice of the peace affirmed in negative way the constitu- tionality of the inferior court act
 Difference of Opinion.
 There is much discussion among mem bers of the bar generally relative to the status of the cases which have beer, pend ing in the courts of the justices of the peace since the original proceedings against the inferior court were decided.
 Some attorneys believe that under the law all such cases will be transferred to the inferior court docket and others are of the opinion that such cases as have been pending before the justices courts will be dead" figuratively speak ing. All such causes according to these latter, will have to be instituted a second time. beginning all over again
 Concerning disappointment.
 There is also a difference of opinion as to whether or not Judges Abernathy and Benners are to take their places on the bench of the court without being re- appointed by the Governor. Judge Aber- nathy said last night that he was fully confident the judges had full legal right to ascend the bench at once and convene court, but that 1t was probably the best to have them reappointed by Governor Jelks. The Governor has already an- nounced that he would reappoint Judges Abernathy and Benners.
 The appointment of the clerk of the court rests with the judges, and Judge Abernathy announced that the clerk who was in office when the court was closed will continue in office, as he has his commission. This clerk is Charles Mar tin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
REPORT OF JANUARY
 FIRES IS SUBMITTED
Chief Walton Shows That Fire Losses Aggregated only $3251-There
 Were 2e Alarms.

The following report was received by Mayor Ward yesterday from Chief Wal ton of the fire department for the month of January:
 "The department responded to % alarms of fire, received as follows: By tele- phone, 19; bell, 6; still alarms. 4.
 "The style of buildings where fires oe- cured are as follows: Frame, 15; brick, '; others, 6.
 "rhe following is the origin of the fires: Carelessness, '; unknown, 4; false alarms, 8; defective flues, 4; sparks from flues and chimneys, 8; gasoline explosions, 3.
 Value of buildings where fires occurred amounting to s49,S0O.
 'value of contents where fires occurred amounting to $35,0OO.
 Total value of property at risk, ss4,- $50.
 Insurance on buildings where fires oc- cured amounted to $36,70O.
 Insurance on contents of buildings where fires occurred amounted to $2O, ,400
 Total insurance on buildings and con- tents amounted to S57100.
 LOSS on buildings where fires occurred amounted to sl43191.
 Loss on contents of buildings where fires occurred amounted to $2251
 Total loss on buildings and contents amounted to sS251'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
POLICE COURT

Gus Andrews. C. ". Lewis. G. w. Christian, A. F. Williams, J. M. Good win, F. c. Ruter, F. c. Bent, white men, were fined s25o each in police court yes- terday for splitting on the floor of street cars. John Jackson and Jim Walker, negroes, were fined $5 for the same Of fense
 J. B. Brooks, negro. was fined slO on charge of larceny.
 Minnie Neal a negro woman. was fined S5 yesterday on a charge of larceny.
 Eli Goodson and Sam Lawley, negroes were fined $5 yesterday on charge of cruelty to animals.
 The case against Henrietta Cherry, a negro woman, charged with grand lar- ceny, was continued until today for trial
 George Pitts, white man, was fined slO on a charge of carrying concealed weapons and s5 on a charge of disorderly conduct.
 Vinegar Bill. a negro, was fined $lO on a charge of petit larceny and 8 on chare of disorderly conduct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
CITY BUYS CHURCHES
 AND TWO HOSPITALS
We'll Known Institutions Sold to Sat isfy Street improvement Assess
 ments-sale Was Merely Formal.

The city of Birmingham now owns churches. hospitals and some pieces of property which originally belonged to individuals. All the property was bought in yesterday at a sale ordered by the city to cover tax assessments for street im- provements which were not paid. The prices paid for the property in all in- stances were only small fractions of the actual value.
 The sale was held in the corridor of the city hall Quite a number of people were present to bid on the property. and some of the realty offered was bought by individuals. The law specifics that this property can be bought back by the origi- nal owner by payment of twice the price brought at the sale.
 City Treasurer Eustis announced before the sale commenced that all transactions would be cash, as several times In the past the city had not received the pay guaranteed by the purchaser.
 Following are some of the sales:
 Zion Methodist church (negro). s46S.17.
 Fountain Heights Baptist church, $352.59.
 St. Vineents hospital, s29S5S5.
 Tabernacle Baptist church, s12O.6S.
 Shiloh Baptist church (negro), $s76.SS.
 Hillman hospital, S69.33.
 It is understood that the amounts due the city on the assessments of churches and charitable institutions will be satis- factorily adjusted in the near future. The sales were merely formal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
"Humpty Dumpty."

The engagement of "Humpty Dumpty at the Jefferson theatre is drawing to a close and theatregoers who have not yet done so should not miss the opportunity of seeing this beautiful spectacle. The wealth of scenery employed in the production is enhanced by an unusually large com pany. The musical features of the per- formanee are also noteworthy, while the comedy is in capable hands. 'Humpty Dumpty" is undoubtedly the largest and most expensive entertainment that has ever been brought to Birmingham and deserves to do a big business. It is ex- pected that the matinee tomorrow after noon will draw a large crowd. A perform ance will be given tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
CAMP HARDEE TO MEET.
Resolutions on Death of Gen. Joseph
 Wheeler Will Be Introduced.

Camp Hardee, r. c. V, will meet to- morrow at o'clock in the Cable hall at 1920 Second avenue Among the other mat ters which will come up for consideration will be the report of the committee ap- pointed to draft resolutions on the death of Gen. Joseph Wheeler
 Mrs. Steele, a sister of Gen. John c. C. Sanders, who commanded Wicox's old brigade at the battle of the Crater, will be guest of the camp this afternoon.
 P. M. Vance will read several selected war stories, and little Miss Willie Collins will sing patriotic song. A special in- vitation has been issued to all the hon. orary members of the camp to be preseI at the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
PROFESSION OF PHARMACY.
Number of Candidates Are Examined
 By State Board.

An examination for pharmacists was held yesterday in the rooms of the Com mercial club In the Thomas building The examination was conducted by Dr. P. P. Gait of Selma, the secretary of the board, and by Dr. John L. Parker of Birming- ham, member.
 Dr. P. C. Canddus, the president of the board, was detained at his home in Mo bile because of illness. and the papers of the several candidates will be for warded to him for his perusal and action.
 The candidates who stood the examina- ton are w. F. Nanny, Ensley; R. II. Brice and H. H. Litaw, Birmingham; c. Arbury, Anniston; G. E. Hicks, Talladega; w. W. Pleagler, Greenville; Cecil Gil- christ, Fort Deposit; c. w. Jones and R.. R. Wright, West Blocton; T. P. Morris, Bessemer, and James B. Dardell, opelka.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Mcintyre and Heath.

Mcintyre and Heath. for years occupy ing a premiere position in vaudeville as negro character portrayers, Will make their first local appearance in the "legiti- matee at the Jefferson theatre next Thursday "The Ham Tree is the title of the vehicle and 1t has been dubbed Klaw X Erlanger's Laughing trust. George V Hobart provided the book William Jerome the lyrics and Jean Schwartz the music. Their joint efforts are credited with being completely suc- cessful The play is In three acts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
John Drew.

With this seasons production of the comedy De Lancey,' especially wfit- ten for MT. Drew by Augustus Thomas, John Drew appears as star under the management of Charles Frohman for the fourteenth year of his stage life. MT. Drew first appeared under MT. Frohman management in 1890 at Palmer's theatre, New York As Jim De Lancey' - will be seen in this city in what the New York Herald called the best comedy ever seen upon Broadway" at the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
"The Raiah of Rhona.v

"The Rajah of Bhong' which comes to the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday mat inee and night may be described as musical play, for it has enough of story to warrant the title of play" while as for it's claim to the title of musical production, no one who has heard The Battle of the Flowers and the Sun" will offer any objection The comedy element is also pronounced.
 A bargain day matinee will be given. The sale of seats will commence satur- day morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
FIRE DEPARTMENT TELEPHONES.
They Are to Be Used for Fire Alarms
 Only.

Mayor Ward sent the following letter yesterday to Chief Walton of the fire de- partment;
 "'This is to notify your department and also the public that telephones in fire stations are to be used for fire alarms only.
 You are herewith instructed to see that conversations or calls for any other pur- nose are cut off summarily and the names of persons attempting to engage therein reported to this office.
 'The telephone companies have agreed to cooperate in stopping this nuisance bv also keeping in. their office record of number and name at each end of the line.
 ..Please acknowledge receipt in writing. Very truly.
 GEORGE B. WARD, Mayor"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
NOURISH

the body, don't dose it with medicine. Scott's Emulsion is the best nourishment in existence. It is more than a food; you may doubt 1t, but it digests perfectly easy and at the same time gets the digestive functions in a condition so that ordinary food can be easily di-. gested. Try it if you are run down and your food doesn't nourish you.
 SCOTT BOVINE, 4os Pearl Street. New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Vande rhllt GIee Club.

The Vanderbilt University Glee club is announced for an engagement Monday night at the Jefferson. Patrons of this playhouse who heard the college boys last year will be interested to know that all reports this season are to the effect that the club is better than ever. Birmingham friends of the Nashville institution are promised a rare pleasure, when the col leglans appear Monday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
RABBI RAPAPoRT ARRIVES.
Will Speak Tonight and Tomorrow at
 K'Nesseth Israel Synagogue.

Rabbi A. Rapaport, recently elected rabbi of the K'Nessetn Israel congrega- ton, has arrived and entered on his duties He will deliver his inaugural ad- dress at the synagogue tonight at o'clock, his subject being "The Ideal Jewish Minister" and he will lecture to- morrow morning at g o'clock on Light, the Symbol of Judaism The lecture to- night will be in English and the one to- morrow will be in German. The new rabbi is from Petoskey. Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
At the RiIou.

Lottie Williams is playing to eomfort- ably filled houses at the Bijon this week This talented comedienne is extremely popular among Bijou patrons and is clever in depicting the characteristics of girl of the slums. She has the support Of an unusually strong company for a popu- lar-priced organization, while the play Is well staged and the musical features pleasing The usual performance will be given tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
RAILROAD WORLD

The Queen and Crescent will operate three special sleepers on train No. 1. leaving Birmingham at 1920 D. m. today for New Orleans to accommodate l0e of the delegates to the Master House Paint CTS and Decorators. who are going to spend several days in the Crescent City.
 The party will return to Birmingham Monday. One sleeper will go to Chi cago and Milwaukee and the other two will go over the Southern to Atlanta and New York.
 The Vanderbilt Glee club passed through Birmingham yesterday en route from Tuscaloosa to Nashville. The party ar rived on the Queen and Crescent at 1920 noon and left on the Louisville and Nashville at 91S o'clock last night.
 The Queen and Crescent will operate special seepers on train No. l, leaving Birmingham at 1925 D. m each night from February 21 to February 26, to ac- commodate Mardi Gras travel to New Orleans The sleepers will be placed in the passenger station shed by o'clock each night and will be picked up by train No. l.
 Ray Knight, commercial agent of the Queen and Crescent route in Atlanta, was in the city yesterday.
 D. H. Martin, superintendent of the Pullman company at St. Louis, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 r. w. Kirtland, commercial agent of the Atlantic Coast line at Montgomery, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 F. O. Pritchard. commercial agent of the West Point route al Atlanta, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 F. A Barzen. district superintendent of the Pullman company at Chattanooga, was in the city yesterday.
 J. H. McAlllster, commercial agent of the Norfolk and Western at chatta- nooga, was in the city yesterday.
 c. A. Cowles, general agent of the Norfolk and Western at Atlanta, was in the city yesterday.
 M w NdJltSbulb iihNtlHB liNiEul agent of the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton at Memphis, was in the city yesterday
 The Seaboard yesterday sold six tickets from Palermo, Italy, to Birmingham. The emgrants are routed by New York and Portsmouth. The Italians intend to settle in Birmingham. An Italian who has lived in Birmingham several years and made considerable money here is sending the six tickets to his country men.
 The Seaboard will operate special train from Birmingham to Atlanta Sun day morning to move the "Humpty- Dumpty' company. The special will con sist of ten cars-fve for baggage and five coaches. The train leaves Birmingham at 10 a. m
 Sunday the seaboard will handle My Tomboy Girl' company from Birming- ham to Atlanta, and the rays in Down the Pike from Atlanta to Birmingham.
 J. J. Cantrell, assistant general freight agent of the Seaboard, returned last night from Portsmouth, where he spent several days.
 T. A. Barr. son of President I NJ. Barr of the Seaboard is in Birmingham. He is connected with the engineering de- partment of the Seaboard in Birmingham.
 I. E.. Rehlander, travelling passenger agent of the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern at Chattanooga and c. H. Ogil- vie. commercial agent of the same road at Memphis, are in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Commander Coming.

D. P. Harkey, supreme command CT of the Knights of the Macca- bees, will arrive in Birmingham Tuesday He will be entertained Tuesday evening with a reception and banquet at Magnolia hall. Invitations have been issued to a large number of Maccabees from all parts of the state to be present. MT. Markey is from Port Huron Mich.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Motor Company Organized.

The F. W. Van Duzen Motor company with offices and salesrooms at 123 South Twentieth street, was organized Monday F. w. Van Duzen, Jr., Is the general manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
OUT ON BOND.
Two Women Held on Murder Charge
 Released From Jail.

Marie Martin and Irma Henderson the two white women held on charges of murder in connection with the Freeman case. were released from the county jail yesterday afternoon upon bond of 5000 each. The women were turned out by the jailer shortly after o'clock
 All the prisoners are now out on bond except Wray, and the statement was again made that no bond will be accepted for him until the preliminary examina- tion, if then It was the opinion yesterday of some of the persons interested in the case that the preliminary would be held early next week.
 s~~.~~~-~-~~~-~-~-o>~-~ the unique entertainment offered by the Birmingham association
 Following the close of the convention this afternoon, a large number of the del- egate will leave Birmingham on three specially chartered cars over the Queen and Crescent railroad for New Orleans Another party will go to Cuba, another to Atlanta and it is thought the majority of the visitors will have left Birmingham by midnight, thus closing one of the most successful and important conventions ever held in Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Poverty Is No Sin---But ItIS Terribly Inconvenient.'"

So goes the old adage. But is it no sin for man to earn a good income all his life, and sav- ing nothing, but spending his earnings for un- necessary and often hurtful things to become charge upon the charity of his friends or the community in his old age? We are anxious to help you form the saving habit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
THE WEATHER

Washington, February 15-Forecast for Alabama-Friday. fair; warmer in north- ern portion Saturday; fair, warmer, light to fresh north to east winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
ATTHE BlJoU.

. Remainder of the week, with 4 . matinee Saturday afternoon-"My e
 . Tomboy Girl" s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE JEFFERSON.

Remainder of the week, with : matinee Saturday afternoon 'Humpty Dumpty."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Birmingham TruSt&SavingSCO. Birmingham, Ala.
Since its organization in 1887 this bank has never missed paying a Semi-an- nuaI diViden.

oFFICERS-Arthur ". Smith Presi- dent; Tom O. Smith, Vice President; ". H Manly, Cashier; Benson Cain, assist ant Cashier; Chappell Cory, Secretary.
 DIRECTORS-Arthur W. Smith, To.l -. Smith T. H. Benners, Lee c. Bradley J. M. Caldwell, F. D. Dimmick S. L. Earle, W. F. Henley, F. H. Lathrop, k. s. Nun ger, W. T. Northington. H. J. Porter. James Spence. R. A. Terrell. Jan--- T. Woodward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16

Office hours from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Local Weather pata.
Weather Report.

TemperatureN and precipitations as re- ported at the weather bureau for select stations during twenty-four hours ending at 10 a. m:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16

J. J. Cantrell assistant general freight agent of the Seaboard. returned last night from Portsmouth, where he spent several days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16

T. A Barr. son of President !. M
 Barr of the Seaboard, is in Birmingham. He is connected with the engineering de- partment of the Seaboard in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16

I. E. Rehlander, travelling passenger agent of the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern at Chattanooga and c. H. Ogil vie. commercial agent of the same road at Memphis, are in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16

Sunday the Seaboard will handle My Tomboy Girl' company from Birming- ham to Atlanta, and the rays in Down the Pike from Atlanta to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-16
Color Text Question Goes Over in Order to Further Try Gen.
 eraI Climatic Conditions
PAPER READ REVIEWING
 HISTORY OF ASSOCIATION
Secretary Wall. the Author of the Paper, Warmly Applauded and the Convention Gave Him Stand
 ing Vote of Thanks.

The third days session of the Twenty second annual convention of the Interna- tional association of the Master House Painters and Decorators was called to President Peters.
 A large number of delegates were in attendance, as well as many ladies. As the scheduled work of the convention is much behind, little time was lost in getting to business. The roll call of officers showed all to be present Many ex-presidents were also in attendance.