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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
SINGING CONVENTION. All-Day Event Week From Today at Park Avenue Baptist Church.

Preparations are being made for grand all-day singing convention to be held at the Park Avenue Baptist church in North Birmingham on next Sunday, August 12. Prominent singers from other counties and states will be in attendance. A cor dial invitation Is extended to all music lovers to be present and participate in the exercises.
 These slngings are annual occurances at the church in question, but it is proposed to make this the greatest event of the kind that has ever been held in the dis trict J. D. Patton, the famous song ster' of Dallas, Tex. will be present. and in addition. prominent teachers from Walker, Cullman and other counties have promised to lend their assistance to mak- ing the convention a success. Coronor Paris is one of the leaders in the move ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
New Brokerage Firm.

E. E. Hydinger, who for the past year has been connected with the brokerage firm of IIoveman & Go. in Birmingham as telegrapher, has organized the -,ir- mlngham cotton and stock exchange, in- corporated with temporary offices at 2O21ka First avenue. MT. Hydinger is president and general manager of the new company, which will begin opera tions tomorrow. He Is well known in Birmingham, having lived here for num- Der of years The wire service and brok- craze connections, which he has secured, are said to be of the best.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05

A special convention of District No 20 United Mine Workers of America, will be held in Birmingham August 14 at h a. m.
 At the meeting of the executive commit tee of the district yesterday morning the call for the convention was issued. After the meeting had adjourned it was an nounced by President Ed Flynn that mat ters of internal interest 10 the organlza- ton would be discussed at the meeting which would be an important one
 The convention will be held in Gelders' hall al the corner of Twentieth street and Fourth avenue, and the convention will be in session until the business is transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
No Delay of the Law.

The laws delay does not seem to have figured with undue prominence in a case that was disposed of in Huntsville Friday by Jere C. King attorney representing Robert E. Howard and Thomas H. Steele. These men had entered suit against the Frisco railroad for personal injuries, and the lawyer got judgment Friday in their favor for s19, 92s-$12, 755 for Howard and $61O6 for Steele. The whole transac- tion. from the accident to the judgment required only five months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
MINERS WILL HOLD A
 SPECIAL CONVENTION

President Flynn would not discuss the report that the convention was called for the purpose of calling off the strike which has been in progress for two years. When asked about the rumor that the strike would be called off, he stated that he did not know anything about il. He also re- fused to state the object of the eonven- ton further than that matters of interest were to be discussed.
 It has been reported from several sources in the city that National Presl- dent Mitchell favored diseontinuing the strike, but neither MT. Flynn nor Ma tional Board Member W. R. Farley would discuss the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
RAILROAD WORLD.

While the officials of the Seaboard re- fused to discuss whether or not the road would build into Gadsden the matter, it is said has been practically settled, and the line will be built shortly. It will connect with the main line about Welling- ton or some station near there It will necessitate the construction of line about thirty miles long
 The Seaboard will establish an add- tional daily train between Montgomery and Savannah next Sunday. Circulars an- nounclng. the inauguration of this train were received yesterday by Capt. Jack Johnston. district passenger agent The train will leave Montgomery at 7:45 p. m. daily and will arrive at sa- vannah at 9;SO a. m. the following morn- ing. Returning. the train leaves Savan- nah at , D. m. daily and arrives in Mont gomery the following morning at 6:i5 a. m.
 The train will leave Montgomery twenty minutes after the scheduled time for the arrival of the Louisville and Nashville | train, which leaves Birmingham at APO Ps ii-s anu Alll0 WILL HlNt dIOllleI through schedule to Savannah from Birmingham with but little difference in the time via the present route.
 The new train will consist of a Pull man buffet sleeper, a frst-class coach, q seeond-elass coach and baggage car.
 The date of the meeting of the freight traffic officials of the Louisville and Nashville has been set for August g1. and 1t is probable that the railroad men will be in session about four days. The meeting will be held in Birmingham and about seventy-fve traffic officials will be in the city in attendance. It is also prob able that most of the superintendents and assistant superintendents of the system will be in attendance
 The meetings are held annually to dis euss various matters of interest to the Louisville and Nashville and the business. The first was held at Louisville and the one last year was held at Nashville.
 Lee Clary, general agent in Brming- ham. is making the arrangements for the meeting.
 F. q. Lyons, soicilting freight agent of the Alabama Great Southern in New Or leans, was in Birmingham yesterday
 Circulars have been received in Bir- mingham announcing the appointment of b. D. Curran to general manager of the New Orleans and Northeastern, Alabama and Vicksburg and the Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific. He was previous ly superintendent.
 The circular also announces that in the future C. C. Harvey will exercise the duties of president only. He was previous ly president and general manager S. b. Flannigan, assistant superintendent. has been appointed superintendent to succeed MT. Curran.
 R. E. Boswell. superintendent of the Alabama Great Southern. will leave or his vacation shortly after the middle Of the month. He will go to Canada and a number of points in the north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05

Capt w. C. Ward. J. B. Francis. Dr. Abernathy. A. c. Oxford. W. F. Yancey, Chaplain Wells, J. L. Darby and others.
 committee was appointed to draw up suitable resolutions on Judge Hough- tons death. The committee consists of Capt. w. C. Ward, chairman; J. W. Bush and W. E. Yancey These resolutions will be read at the next meeting and will be recorded on the books of the camp.
 The next religious services of the camp will be at the Eleventh Avenue Metho- dist church, of which Dr. F. P. Culver is pastor. The date of attendance will be named later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
coNcoRDIA BENEFICIAL SOCIETY
Arrangements for Picnic at Germania
 Park, August IA.

The trustees and special amusement committee of the Concordia Beneficial so- ciety held an enthusiastic meeting at their hall last night. The trustees have of late greatly improved their hall and garden, and the amusement committee has not spared any time to make its picnic at Ger mania park on the 14th of this month a pleasant affair. The society will hold it's regular meeting today at 3 D. m. Much new business will be laid before the mem- bers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
sARTENoERs TO HAVE PICNIC.
Annual Outing at Germania Park On
 August 22.

The sixth annual picnic and barbecue of Bartenders' local 24s will take place at Germania park on Wednesday, August 22 The committee in charge say it will do its utmost to make this affair the most brilliant in the history of the local The park is shady and has all kinds of amusements for young and old. Dancing will be one of the many features, and Professor Harms full orchestra has been engaged to furnish the music
 The large dancing pavilion can accom- modate all desiring to dance. The full programme will be announced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate clerks office yesterday as fol- lows:
 F. II. Blackwell of Ensley to Miss Ida L. Mayer.
 F F. Madden of Birmingham to Miss Florence Schwants
 Clyde W. Smith of Birmingham to Miss Lattie D. Dexter.
 G. B. Evans of swancea to Mrs Net Baily.
 F. E. Cornelius of Menro Springs to Miss Mlney Haloman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
African M. E. Church.

Rev. W. H. Nixon. D. D.. of Selma, Ala, will preach at Il a. m. today at St. Johns A. M. F. church, Twenty fifth street and Third avenue. He was twice presiding elder of this district. The col- ored people. it is said,- will be delighted to hear him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Joint Debate.

B. B. Conner and pr. R. M. Cunning ham, candidates for the gubernatorial nomination, held a joint debate at Re- form. Pickens county, Friday night. The speaking took place in a school house. Owing to a severe thunder storm, the at tendance was small. Both candidates spent yesterday in Pickens. MT. Conner will speak in Randolph county Tuesday Dr. Cunningham will speak at Equality Coosa county. tomorrow morning, and at Central tomorrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05

A big crop of bargains is here now ready for gathering. Come inside and see them. Varley & Bauman, 1924 First ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
THE WEATHER.

Washington. August 4.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Local rains Sunday and Monday; light variable winds.
 Local Weather Data.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
One of the Objects of
 The Citizens Savings Bank

gather the small savings of the multitude and with enable working professional good collateral security home money reasonable build homes their 
 The national banks prohibited by from making realty the other banks doing commercial bus- afford make such loans usually requires all their carry their commercial
 so leaving aside the banking the state that constitutes strictly savings possible depository deposits you should your savings here they building the community generally The Citizens the strictly savings this section of the
 Write O by mail, if you live of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
Physical and Biological.
Domestic sclence Laboratory.

In planning the new High school build ing the board of education had in view a coinpiete course In domestic science a subject that has not hitherto received the attention 1t deserves in the schools The sewing room on the first floor is large and commodious, and has been provided with the necessary equipment of tables and chairs It is expected 10 provide q number of sewing machines and other requisites by the opening of the school in September.
 The cooking laboratory on the third floor has already been equipped with cases and the necessary furniture. large gas range has been provided free by the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company. and small gas stoves have been placed in order. The plumbing has been completed and the connections have been made ready for use. Adjon- ing the cooking room Is a small dining room, which will be furnished and equipped for demonstrat tion purposes by the pupils This department will be in charge of Miss May Hansis, graduate of the Stout Manual Training schools Of Menomonie, Wis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05

R. E. Boswell. superintendent of the Alabama Great Southern, will leave or his vacation shortly after the middle Of the month. He will go to Canada and a number of points in the north
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05
The Lunch Room

The board of education has let contract for the clustering and ceiling of the High school lunch room in the basement of the building. The lunch room is one Of the most useful and popular depart rnents of the High school and the board of education has decided 10 make it at tractive to the students. The serving oS lunches to the school during the psM haif-year was very successful expe rnent. The work was under the direcf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-05

oMos hours from 6 a. m, to 5 ?. m.
 every day.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-16
CAPTAIN T. ]. WATERS DIES
octogenaran for Many Years Resident
of Los Angeles Succumbs to
General Breaking Down

Captain Thomas Jefferson Waters,
who fought in the CivihWar and who
has for many years been one of the
most highly respected citizens of Los
Angeles, died Thursday afternoon at
his residence, 1855 Scarf street The
funeral will be held from the residence
this afternoon and will be private, only
the members of the G. A. R. post with
which Captain Waters was identified
for long time being invited to be
present Interment will be in Rosedale
cemetery.
Captain Thomas Jefferson Waters
was born In Lakewood county, New
ork, in 1881. The decedent was the
father-in-law of e. T. Stimson of Los
Angeles. He left widow, son, F.
P. Waters; two nieces, Mrs. E. Gaurten
and Mrs. E. Robarge, and nephew.
c. ]. Waters.
Captain Waters entered company H,
Third Michigan, as a volunteer. He
fought in the battles of Gettysburg and
Shiloh. After the war he entered the
shipping business on Lake Michigan
and remained in it for twenty-five
years.
In 1893 Captain Waters moved to Los
Angeles and retired from business. AT
all times he was a well man. 1t was
only three months ago that he was
taken suddenly sick. From that time
on he grew rapidly worse and death
was due to a general breaking down.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-16
REPORT is CONFIRMED
Official Guide Designates Gould Line
Projected to Los AnueIes

The latest official railway guide con-
tains a map showing the Denver & Rio
Grande with a dotted extension from
Marysville, the southern terminus of
branch road in Utah, leading toward
Los Angeles. When a new route is
thus designated on map in the official
road officials that the road will be built
and local officials say that this is proof
that Salt Lake City and Los Angeles
will be connected by a Gould line such
as was outlined in The Herald several
days ago.
Railroad men say that the route has
already been surveyed and that the
work of the surveyors is now in the
hands of George Gould and that decis-
ion will soon be reached by him and
his advisers as to whether the route
that has been laid out shall be fol-
lowed.
The proposed route is in a. southwest
erly direction from MarySville, through
Utah to the Grand canyon where the
Colorado runs west and thence west
across the lower part of Nevada and
southwest California to Los Angeles.
1t is said by railroad men that George
Gould said he would build to Los An
geles when he was here about year
ago and that the road would be con-
structed about the same time that the
Western Pacific reached San Francis
co. Work is progressing on the latter
road and local officials say that it is
their belief that ground will be broken
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-16
CHIEF CLERK
IS PROMOTED
GETS GOOD POSITION WITH
LAS VEGAS & T0NOPAH
Valued EmpIoye Of salt Lake Is Made
General Freight and Passenger
Agent Of New Clark
Road

Oficial announcement was made yes
terday that Harry Green, chief clerk in
the passenger department Of the salt
Lake road since September, 1904, has
been appointed general freight and pas
senger agent of the Las Vegas q
Tonopah railroad with headquarters in
the Pacific Electric building.
Mr.. Green will assume his new duties
today and will make a trip over the
route on Monday to familiarize him
self with the road in order to be In po-
sition to better execute his duties. Mr.
GREEN'S resignation from the Salt Lake
win cause the promotion Of several of
the other officials.
C. B. f. Lincoln will succeed Mr.
Green. w. r.. Moran, chief clerk of
ticket accounts in the auditors office,
will succeed Mr.. Lincoln as chief rate
clerk. On July S. G. Nelson, who
has been private secretary to t. G.
Peck assistant general passenger
agent. will go with the Las Vegas e.
Tonopah as chief clerk to Mr.. Green.
Regret was expressed yesterday by
the passenger officials on account OF
Mr.. Green leaving the department, for
he has been considered a valuable man.
He will still be associated with them,'
for the Las Vegas & Tonopah is prac-
ticaly a branch of the Salt Lake, hav-
ing been financed by Senator Clark.
Has Won His Way
Mr.. Green has reputation as rail-
road man extending over a greater
part of the United States and Mexico.
He first entered railroad work as an
employe in the telegraph department of
the Northwestern at Racine, Wis,
twenty-three years ago. He remained
there a year and then went to Mil
waukee to take charge of the ticket
office for the same road, which position
he held for about two years.
The next position he held was that
of travelling passenger agent for the
Grand Trunk, with headquarters in
Chicago. After spending year at this
work he went into the general offices
he was employed by the Union Pacific,
ranta Fe and Michigan Central doing
rate work.
In 1894 Mr.. Green went to the City
of Mexico to take a position as chief
clerk in the passenger department of
the Mexican National and was within
a short time appointed assistant gen.
eral passenger agent which position
he held until 1899. During that year he
took a position as general agent in the
City of Mexico for the Mexican Central
Two years later he went to Houston,
Tex, to be chief rate clerk for the
Southern Pacific and remained there
until September, 1904, when he was ap
pointed chief clerk in the passenger de-
partment of the Salt Lake.
Mr.. Peck yesterday expressed regret
that his private secretary is going to
leave, for he has considered Mr.. Nelson
e competent and trustworthy man.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-16
before fall for a road connecting Salt
Lake City and Los Angeles.
WAY IS A GASOLINE MoToR1
officials Believe Hartman ls Planning
= Surprise for Competitors

surprise Tor Competitors
There is one question that Is still
puzzling the members of the Southern
Pacific official force and that Is: why
Is motor carr" The fingers of the
clerks in the traffic department have
been Itching" to write out a schedule
for the car. but they have not been
given the opportunity
officials of other lines say that they
believe that 1t Is not the fault of the
car that It will not run, but that It Is
Mr.. Harriman's desire not to let the car
perform its duties The reason that
they give for this Is that he expects to
build enough cars while this one is be-
ing unsuccessfully experimented with
here to equip all Of the branch lines In
Southern California with the cars at
the same time. They say that they be-
lieve that he viii not send any more
cars west until the Los Angeles Pacific
has been made a broad gauge road and
then the cars can enter the city and the
tracks of the steam roads can be used
In competing with the electric lines for
beach business
Car No. Z, which Is but an improve
ment upon the car in use here, has
made many successful trips. 1t has
been loaned to other roads by the Union
Pacific and has given such satisfaction
in the east that many of the roads have
decided to adopt motor cars for service
on branch lines where It does not pay
to run regular trains pulled by a steam
locomotive.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-16
RAILROAD BRIEFS

Colonel Epes Randolph will go to San
Francisco today in his private car, the
Otsego, after a short visit in Los Ange-
les consulting Southern Pacific off,
cials.
Eugene Vestal chief clerk in the bag
gage department of the Salt Lake, is
taking short vacation on account of
the death of his little son.
The Pacific Coast Association of
Traffic Agents will hold a stag picnic
at Verdugo park on Sunday. The mem
bers of the association will leave Los
Angeles at O'clock Sunday morning
on a special train over the Salt Lake
road. The invitations state that an
ample supply Of stretchers has been
provided.
l. B. Huffman, assistant ticket agent
at salt Lake City for the Salt Lake
road, has accepted a similar position
with the same road at Riverside.
c. III. Patton, passenger agent for the
Salt Lake, goes to Salt Lake City today
to succeed II. H. Twining, who resigned
as passenger agent there to engage in
business for himself.
The Lake Shore Is erecting at Elk
hart, Ind, transfer freight station 500
feet long TO take cars of bulk freight
now handled at the Chicago yards in
anticipation Of another strike of Chi
eago freight handlers.
The first of the steel cars for the
Pennsylvania railroad passenger SER
vice. consisting of a coach, baggage
and mail car, under construction at'the
Altoona shops, Is practically completed
and viii be ready for official trial this
week. The idea Of the all steel car is
TO protect human lives in wrecks which
are often lost on account Of cars tele-
seoping
Los Angeles herald., 1906-06-16
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