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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06

Jasper and president of The Cranford Mercantile company, also of this city, has entered the race for representative In the next legislature of Alabama to suc- ceed Hon. John M Sherer. who has been compelled to resign on account Of bad health
 MT. Sherer was elected by the demo- cratic party on the 6th of November, but his health has failed so that he will not be able to serve. He will go 10 Las Vegas, New Mexico, to recuperatc. Mr. Cranford, who is one of the most promi- nent business men Tn Walker county has been a lifelong democrat, but this is the first time in his life he nus ever announced for an office within the power of the party. Governor selks nas ordered special election to ne held on the 5th of January, at which time MT. Sherers successor will be elected It is under stood that R. A. O'Rear, now in the auditors office at Montgomery, will be in the race for the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
Alabama News Notes.

Dr. Thomas M. Owen, director of the state department of archives and history, has returned from Eufaula. where he at tended the meeting of the Alabama Con ference Historical society, of which he is curator of collections. He made an address on the question of historical re- search and told the members what is being done by the Alabama depart ment.
 Interest in the race for the vacant legis- lative place in Walker county is reaching the capital city and the latest man to enter, Jack H. Cranford. has many friends who wish him well in his race, Mir. Gran ford is u merchant of wealth and promi- hence and has served his town as mayor several terms. He Is. in addition, one of the best fellows and has friends in every nook and corner of the county.
 H. c. Jones of Dothan. has been paid the reward of s100 for the capture of Sam Jackson an escape from the mines at Flat Top. He was allowed an additional s82 50 for doctor bills, the negro being shot and having to have attention
 The Manasco Coal company of Town ley has been incorporated by the secre- tary of state. It has capital of s2o,0Oo c. H. Hickman and others are interested
 These officers have been apointed by the governor: Justices of the peace, John Dean, Ozark; J. NJ. Gibson Teddy; Con stables. R. G. Clark Brewton; Notaries. G. F. Hill Blanche. J. H. Cleghorn. Ala hama City; Kirk Wilson, Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
BOILER CAPACITY
 MUCH INCREASED
BATTERY OF FOUR BOILERS WITH A CAPACITY oF 24o0 HORSE POWER PLACED IN COMMISSION AT POWER HOUSE.

Four new boilers With a combined ca pacity for 240O hore power have been placed in commissioned at the power house of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, Al fifth boiler of 1000 horse power will be teady for use within a short while, makiig a total additional engine horse power bf 3i00.
 With the new bIilers the company should not have any more trouble ac- cording to statemeIts of the officials. The lack of sufficieit steam has caused trouble several timd recently, but with the new boilers this trouble will be done away with. Unless something unforeseen happens the company does not anticipate any additional trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
|OFF|CERS NAMED
 BY GRAND LODGE
Ben M, Jacobs Grand Master
 of Alabama MaSonS
SETH LOW AT THE CAPITAL
Former Mayor of New York Will Be Guest of Honor at Banquet. Other News of Mont
 gomery.

Montgomery, December 5.-(Special)- At the session of the grand ladge, A. F.. and A. NJ, this evening the following officers were elected
 Ben NJ Jacobs, grand master.
 Hugh D. s. Mallory, deputy grand master
 Lawrence H. Lee, senior grand war den.
 Dan A. Greene, junior grand warden.
 William H. Dingley, grand treasurer.
 George A. Beauehamp, grand secretary. Charles A. Allen, grand tyler.
 The whole session of the grand lodge, A. F. and A. M. was this morning taken up in the hearing of reports and the conferring of degrees.
 The reports of the finance committee of the committee on expulsions, suspen- sions and appeals and of the committee on Masonic jurisprudence were all given in detail and consumed most of the time After this the degrees were conferred until o'clock, when the lodge adjourned to meet this afternoon again at 33O o'clock.
 Business Meeting.
 The grand lodge took up most of the opening session last evening with re- ports and the address of Ben NJ Jacobs the acting grand master. The altar was draped in mourning for the death of the late grand master Henry H. Matthews All the other grand officers were in their places. Past grand masters were R. M Cunningham, Ensley; John G. Harris Montgomery; J. A. Bilbro, Gadsden; R. J. Redden, Sulligent; B. D. Wlnams, Ox- ford.
 It was decided that the residue of $5S99S from the San Francisco md be set aside to the fund for a widows and orphans home. The address of the acting grand master was referred to Past Grand Mas ters Harris, Cunningham and Redden.
 The proposition of William E. Bng- ham to amend section 1, article of the constitution of the grand lodge was passed at the last communication of the grand lodge as follows.
 New Laws.
 Resolved, That section 1. article of the constitution be amended by striking out the words two years and substitut- ing therefore the words "one year." msk- ing said section 1, article 3, read as fol- lows: No brother shall be eligible to the office of grand master, deputy grand master or grand warden who has not been duly elected, installed and presided over a subordinate lodge. None except such as are at the time of their election or appointment members of some lodge shall be eligible to any office in the grand lodge, and no one shall be eligible to the office of grand master more than one year in any period of six years'
 This proposition was accordingly sub mitted to the subordinate lodges dur ing the past year. and while no an nouncement has yet been made of the result of the election, it has been learned that the requisite majority was secured and that it was adopted.
 The following lecturers were appointed during the year: First district, w. w.. Daffin, Grove Hill; Second district, John O. Tannon, Brewton; Third district, Rich ard D. Wndham, Henderson, Fourth dis trict, M. Fl. Hagood, Mt Willing! Fifth district, W. w. McColum. Brierfeld; Sixth district John Mckinley, Eutaw;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
ON THE RACE TRACK.
At Fair Grounds.

New Orleans, December 5.-At the Fair Grounds today by an unusual colnci- dence the only favorites to win, Missouri , Lad and Glamor, running in the third and fourth events, respectively have each won four races since the season opened here.
 Lucullus, at 20 to 1, won an exciting finish in the second race. Weather clear track fast.
 First race, six furlongs-Kemp Ridgley, 102 G. Hennessy), to ?, wont Henry Bosworth, 1O2 CD. Autn), 15 to 1. second Jack Hardy. 99 (Swain), 15 to 1, third. Time, 1;14 4-5
 Second race, six furlongs-Lucullus, 109 Young), 20 to l. won; Cannon Ball, ll2 (Garner), to 5, second; Wood Claim.
 1O9 GA. Martin), to l, third. Time, 1144-5.
 Third race, mile and one-sixteenth-
 Missouri Lad, 103 tGarner) 9 to 10, won;
 Dr. Spruill 110 q. Hennessy), 13 to 10,
 second Florizel, 97 Q.loyd). 15 to l, third. | Time, 1:47
 Fourth race, five and one-half furlongs, | handlcap-Glamor, 101 (Garner), to 3.
 won Rebo, 100 (J. Hennessy), s to 5, sec
 ond; Lady Henrietta, 100 (Schade), to 1, 1 third Time, Tor D. | Fifth race, six furlongs-Allowmaise, ! 115 L. Smith), to l. won: Gold Circle, 1 99 (Game), 30 to 1, second; Magic O'Neill, I 99 (McDanieD, F to l. third. Time, IA 2-5. | Sixth race, mile and three-sixteenths- Padre, 109 e, Fisher, to ?, won; Safe , ty Light, 1O9 (NicoD to ?, second; Glad
 iator, 1l5 (Aubuehon), to ?, third. Time, O.no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
FOOTBALL TEAMS
 MEET SATURDAY
HIGH SCHOOLS OF BIRMINGHAM AND TUSCALOOSA FIGHT FOR CONSTITUTIONAL BASE BALL CLUB MEETS TONIGHT.

The football teams of the Birmingham High school and the Tuscaloosa High school will meet Saturday afternoon on the gridiron at West End.
 As is known, the Birmingham High school claims the championship of it's class throughout the state. The Tusca- loosa school claims that title for itself Both teams are eXcellenty coached and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
Brilliant Wedding In Meridian.

Meridian, Miss, December 5.-The we'd ding of Miss Rothenberg and MT. Henry J.. Meyer of Birmingham, tonight at Temple Beth Israel proved the greatest social event in the history of Meridian. the ceremony at the handsome new tenn ple being witnessed by an immense crowd. and the reception that followed at Elks hall gathering together the elite of the city as well as prominent people from other cities Alabama, New York, Missis- sippi Maryland and Missouri were repre- sented at the wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
COOPER QUIzzED
 WATER WORKS CO. Inquiry Into Capital Stock and
 Finances NO ANSWERS AS YET
Superintendent o'connelI Simply An nounced Receipt of Queries-ln. vestigating the Water
 Question.

B. II. Cooper, chairman of a special committee appointed sometime ago by the City Council to investigate fully the water situation in Birmingham, made a report last night.
 The report consisted of a letter written by Chairman Cooper to D. P. O'Connell, superintendent of the Birmingham Water Works company. and its answer. The let ter of Chairman Cooper contains series of questions inquiring into the condition, financial and otherwise, of the Water Works company. If the questions are answered, the committee will have full data concerning the plant In answer to the letter. Mir O'Connell simply stated that he did not have the information at hand, but that he questions would be referred to the heads of departments.
 MT. Cooper simply submitted the corre- spondence and did not make any remarks. The report was received and ordered filed. The letter of Chairman Cooper to MT. O'Connell follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
Turns s25.7o7. .ss Into Treasury.

Governor Jelks today turned into the treasury S25.7 aS, the amount of net premiums on sales of bonds this year,
 The total premiums received was SS9,- 0sS. Il. The expenses were SIP, 130. lS all but s360 of which was for lithographing and express and the bonds retired sSeo6O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
DR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,
guarantee

you . perma- aent cure of private troubles and that you may know my guarantee is re- liable I refer you with per- mission. to the First National bank. Alabama National bank. Steiner Broth CTS. bankers. Jefferson Coun- ty s a V 1 n ( 6 bank and the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
full of ginger. It is believed the game ,,,iu l

full of ginger. It is believed the game will be interesting.
 The stockholders of the Birmingham Baseball association have their annual meeting tonight. The present officers will be reelected. The meeting will be taken up with routine matters, it is thought. Something definite in the nature of select ing new baseball park might be decided upon.
 Manager Vaughn writes President Baugh that he will not be on hand to attend this meeting, but that he may be expected some days prior to the annual coming together of the directors of the league scheduled for December H
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
Entries for Today.

First race, five furlongs, selling, 2-year- olds-Mortboy, DeShano. I04: Imperti- hence, Our own, 100; Windfall, 99 Helen Lucas, Zcll Abrams. 97; Gold Duke, 96: Royal Palm, Spion, Poster Girl, Dorothy Nj, 95; Reine, Regente, 9l; Duchess Mon tehollo, 90.
 Second race. six furlongs, selling, g. -olds-Bill Phillips, 1i2 Gold Bearer, Gold Proof Henry Hendricks, Omar Khayyam, Abjure, Harvey F., 109; Dar- ing, 107 Pinsticker, French Nun, Miss Ferris Tinker. D. w. Flynn, 104
 Third race. five furongs, 2-year-olds. seing-Jacomo, 109; Western, 1O5; Mo nere, Malta, 1Oi: F'leeting Star. 102; Buren Arnold, Blackburn. 100; Plaud. 99; Bert Mcnt 9S; Anna Rustdn, 96; Nedra, 95; Lessamy. 95
 Fourth race. mile purse-St. Valentine, King Ellsworth, no; Violin, Forizel. Del phio, Red Raven. Lady Ellison, 1O7; Char latan, Gold Mate, 10i
 Fifth race, five and one-half furlongs, purse, 2-year-olds-F Fantastic, no: Grace George, Refined, Colloquy. 106; Ida Bailey, Quince, 9S.
 Sixth race. mile. selling-Shining Star, 127; Ernest Parham, 126; Dargin, 124; Ad- bel, Jungle Imp IT., Dottore. Kleinwood Arabo, 12l: Merry Pioneer 120: Abe Meyer, 114; Grand Duchess. Viperine, 11S; pr. McCuer, Lady Charade, Btterhand, 10f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
HOTEL MARTINIQUE

The highest standard of accommoda- ions at moderate rates.
 Under same management as St. Dennis Hotel. Broadway and 33rd St., New York City. "A Hotel in the Heart of Things"
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
Left for Future Action.

Governor Jelks today notified F. S. Clarkson of the Alaska Yukon exposition that the matter of the state taking part in the exposition would be left to the incoming administration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
CRAWFORD ENTERS RACE.
Jasper Merchant Will Run for LegisIa
 ture In Walker County.

Jasper. December 5.-J. H. Cranford, president of the First National bank of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
DO YOU KNOW.

The highest class of electric work. from the installation of wires to the manufacturing of fixtures. is done by the
 United Electric Go.
 408-410 N. 18th St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
Seth Low In City.

Seth Low, ex-mayor of New York, and lex- president of Columbia university, reached the city this evening at 6:20 o'clock, and will rest over tomorrow, preparatory to his speech on tomorrow night before the members of the Com mercial club on the occasion of the club s annual banquet.
 At the station this evening Dr. Low will be met by President A. c. Forbes of the club, Dr. F. c. Stevenson, chairman of the entertainment committee, and by other officials who will escort the visitor to his rooms at the New Exchange hotel. At o'clock tonight the visitor will re- ceive the alumni of the university who are residents of this city.
 At 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, ac- companied by members of the club Dr. berna atorial office of the capitol, where he will remain until shortly before noon; at this time he will address In the audi torlum of the Girls High school as many school children, public and private, who are granted permission to attend.
 Dr. Low will take luncheon at Dr. J. B.. Baldwin's residence, 222 Madison avenue. at 1:30 o'clock after which he will be taken on excursion over the city until evening.
 Manager Hickey of the Exchange hotel in the meantime will be looking after the interests of the banquet of the night, and this. of course will prove the feature of the distinguished educators visit to this city.
 Dr, Low will leave the city Friday morn ing at s:S0 o'clock for Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-06
DETECTIVE PLACED
 BETWEEN TWO FIRES
Palmer, In Coiumhls, Ga., Wanted as Witness In Two Courts at
 the Sane Time.

Columbus, DecemGer 5.--(Special.) )-City Detective James Thlmer was between two fires this afternoon. He was sub poenaed as a witnsss in Musogee su- perior court, and wat also wanted in the United States court Ito testify in a case. While he was in attendance upon the lat- ter court under ordds of the district at torney. he was badly wanted in the su- perior court and Judge William A. Little issued an attachment for him, telling the sheriff to arrest him unless he was ac- lively engaged in the, other court The detective accompanied the sherln to court and said that he did not want to be in contempt of either court. Judge Little had him testify at once in the case on trial, and then The returned to the other court.
 ~.1~~.~-~~~~-~~~~-~-~-- Seventh district, Thdnas G. Burt, lrona- ton: Eighth district Charles J. Walker Hartselle; Ninth dis strict, James A. Bll- bro, Gadsden
 New lodges.
 New lodges were formed during the year as follows: Ei1od, Tuscaloosa coun- ty, James Mills Lodge No. 63S at Posey, Autauga county Sam Gibbons Lodge No. 6S9: Sayre, Jefferson county, Sayre Lodge No. 640; Edwardsvile, Cleburne county Scott Lodge No. GA; Waterloo, Lauder dale county. No. 42; at Pell City, St. Clair county. Ben M Jacobs Lodge No. 6i3 at Oceola, Jeffdson county, Fa1rvleW lodge No. GA; at Glenwood, Crenshaw county, No. 6i5; at Abernant, Tuscaloosa county, Abernant lodge No. 646; at Nit ner. Randolph county, Nix Lodge No. 647; at Webb, Houston county, Webb Lodge No. GAS; at Black Rock, Crenshaw county, No 649; at Philadelphia. Cullman county. Philadelphia Lodge No 600; at Lamar, Randolph county, Lamar Lodge No. 651; at Ranborne, Randolph county Ranborne Lodge No. 652; at Ansley, Pike county, Celestia Lodge No. 653; at Lewis burg, Jefferson county, Dement, Lodge No. 64; at Excel Monroe county, Excel Lodge 65; at Lanett, Chambers county, Lanett Lodge No. 656; at Mt. Sterling, Choctaw county, No. 657; at Whiton, De- Kaib county Whiton Lodge No. 65S; at Dothan, Houston county Pythagoras Lodge No. 659; at Mount Ida, Crenshaw county, Mount Ida, No. 660; at Frankville, Washington county, Frankville Lodge No. 66l at Headland Henry county, Will liam H. Dingley Lodge No. 662 at Arab. Marshall county, Arab Lodge No. 66S; at Chancellor Geneva county, Chancellor Lodge No. 664, making twenty-sevon new lodges organized during the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-13
FAIRBANKS VISIT
 IS AGAIN DELAYED
Will Probably Be Unable to Leave Washington for Birmingham
 Before Tuesday.

w. E. Urquhart, chairman of the gem eral committee appointed by the Commer- cial club to look after Vice President Fairbanks' reception in Birmingham, has received a telegram from MT. Fairbanks stating that the vote on the rate bill which was to have been taken Saturday morning. was objected to by Senator Hale and was carried over until Monday morn- ing at Il o'clock.
 MT. Fairbanks also stated that he is reasonably sure that a vote will be taken Monday morning. in which case he will leave Washington for Birmingham on Tuesday morning, getting here on Wednesday. In any case he said he would inform MT. Urquhart of the outcome Monday.
 In the telegram MT. Fairbanks express ed his regrets in having to delay his visit to Birmingham so long. The Vice President is coming to this city as a fraternal delegate from the Northern Methodist church to the general confer ence of the M E. church. South.