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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
FIREMEN WILL GIVE
 THEIR BALL TONIGHT
ALDERMAN HARRY JONES WILL LEAD THE GRAND MARcH-PRO- cEEDs TO GO TO THE BENEFIT FUND OF THE ASSOCIATION.

The fifth annual ball of the Firemens s Relief association will take place to- night in the Alabama National Guard armory at the city hall. Alderman Harry Jones, who is the chairman of the fire and water service committee of the City Council, will lead the grand march in the absence of the Mayor, who is in New Or leans The. ball will commence at g o'clock, the music being furnished by Morans' orchestra.
 J. Ed Keith A. V. Bennett, chief of the fire department, and B. E. Hill constitute the committee on arrangements for the entertainment. Quite a large number of tickets have been disposed of and the funds derived from the ball will go to- wards the relief fund of the organiza- tion.
 There are twenty or more numbers on the dancing programme, beginning with the march. Midnight Fire Alarm by Paul., and ending with Home, Sweet Home"
 Quite an attractive programme has been secured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
SOUTH ALABAMA FRUIT.
Solid Carload of Berries Arrived In
 Birmingham Last Night.

A solid carload of strawberries from points in South Alabama, consigned 10 produce men in Birmingham, arrived here last night over the Louisville and Nash vile railroad. The fruit was shipped in an express car and it required some time to unload the berries. Three or four of the large trucks used at the union pas senger station were used 10 transfer the crates of berries from the car to the express room.
 Large shipments Of berries are now be- ing handled by the railroads from points in South Alabama. and already three or four carload lots have been handled to New York. Philadelphia and other points In the east
 The supply of berries on the local mar ket is rather heavy, while the demand is good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
REPAIRS ID BRIDGE ALMOST COMPLETED Twenty-frSt Street Viaduct Be-
 ing Practically Rebuilt DELAYS ARE UNAVOIDABLE Driveway Is Being Paved With Gre osoted Wooden 6locks-Artifcial
 Stone WaIkways-History
 of the Bridge.
DELAYS ARE UNAVOIDABLE

The Twenty-first street viaduet will be re-opened for traffic early in May. In ability on the part of the contractors to secure the necessary material for re- building the bridge is the cause as signed for the delay in finishing up the Improvements.
 Last fall the City Council got the Nashville Paving and Roofing company, which concern has laid all of the bitulithic pavement on Birmingham streets. to take the contract for rebuilding the viaduct which was built in the early '9Os. Some thing like 16OOO was to be paid for the work and the contract stipulated that the steel construction work was to be rein forced, the entire driveway and walks 10 be torn up, and paved with creosoted wooden blocks and concrete. The blocks were to be placed in the driveway upon . foundation of several inches of con- crete, while the walk-ways were to be paved with artificial stone such as is used on practically all of the sidewalks of Birmingham.
 Shortly after securing the contract the Nashville company ordered the new steel  and in the slow delivery of this material they have been delayed several months The company expected to reopen the bridge for traffic several months ago.
 Quite a large force is at work on re- building the bridge and the superintend- ent of construction stated yesterday aft ernoon that the work will be completed about May 10. The bridge will then be in as good, if not better condition, than it was when new
 The closing up of the Twenty-hrst street viaduct has thrown the traffic over Eighteenth and Twentieth streets The Twenty-second street bridge, which is wooden structure, built by the street rail road company has never been popular driveway on account of the many street cars that use it. In building the Twenty first street viaduct it was the intention of the city authorities to lay rails across it, and allow street cars to cross from the north to the south side of Birming- ham, for a certain consideration. In fact. the track steel was purchased and de- livered in Birmingham while the bridge was under course of construction, but the objections to this idea on the part of citizens and property owners became so strenuous that the members of the City Council decided to abandon the idea.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
The Damrosch Orchestra.

MT. Damrosch has got together an as- semblage of high merit" was the verdict of the New York Sun after the first met ropolitan appearance this season of the New York Symphony orchestra, to be heard at the Jefferson theatre May ?. 'The wood wind proved to be admirable, and the brass generally competent. The record of today must be that New York now has a symphony orchestra of it's own
 prospective visit has steadily increased since the first announcement was made and the indications point to a pronounced success.
 In commenting upon the success with which MT. Damrosch has been meeting, the New York Mail said recently:
 "The conductors patient skill has been backed by guarantee fund raised by some forty well known New Workers He has gathered body of good musicians kept them busy over a year, and he now has results worth the efrort. The strings are transparent in quality, and of suf- ficient power, but the wood wind and brass choirs give the band it's special claim to distinction. When it played yes terday it was as though sunlight pene- trated through and through the orchestral ntterances, wiping out black shadows, and flooding all with color"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
CONCERT AT HOWARD.
Musical Treat Tonight for the Benefit
 of Methodist Church.

The concert to be given in the chapel of Howard college tonight at s:30 o'clock for the benefit of the Methodist church prom ises to be a very brilliant affair. the musicians being anon. the best in Br- rningham.
 Prof. Edward c. Powell will sing. He with his pupils will furnish the vocal numbers.
 Miss Bessie Cunningham. who is on the programme for vocal solo, Is charm ing soprano Miss Buckshaw, who will be remembered as the Indian princess in the play, Prof. Napoleon" will also sing. Her voice is a rich contralto.
 Prof. Fred l.. Grambs. MT. chalifoux and several other musicians who are al- ways enjoyable will also take part.
 To Miss Wolfe, one Of East Lake g successful vocal teachers,is due the credit of securing the treat which the concert i~~ ~<nSA "a hA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
LARCENY CHARGE
 AGAINST WALTERS
TWENTIETH STREET HOTEL MAN ARRESTED ON A WARRANT SWORN OUT BEFORE JUDGE H. B. ABERNATHY.

The preliminary hearing of the charge of grand larceny against A. Van Walters. the proprietor of hotel on Twentieth street between Third and Fourth avenues was called before Judge II. B. Aberna- thy, one of the judges of the inferior court of Birmingham, yesterday after noon, but a continuance was made until May 3. This action was taken on account of the absence of several material wit nesses.
 The defendant was arrested several days ago on a warrant sworn out before Judge Abernathy by Detertive R. II. Patton of the police department, it being alleged that Van Waters took a watch valued at $S5 from one Carrie Woods, who was said to have been a guest of the hotel at the time of the alleged theft.
 Attorneys C. D. Comstock and C. S. Shugart are representing the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
TREBLE CLEF CLUB
 TOMORROW NIGHT
GRAND CONCERT FOR BENEFIT OF SAN FRANCISCO SUFFERERS. A BRILLIANT AND VARIED PRO- GRAMME IS ARRANGED.

One of the most delightful musical Clef concert at the Jefferson Theater to- morrow night for the benefit of the San Francisco sufferers. The programme is brilliant and varied The ladies compos- ing the Treble Clef club are busy with rehearsals, and will not have time to can vass for the sale of tickets They appeal to the public, therefore, to buy tickets without being asked. The programme fol- lows:
 PART l.
 Boys band of East Lake Industrial school.
 March. Ben Bey." Bodoeus.
 Cornet solo, Holy. City" MT. James Kennybrook.
 Waltz. "Queen of Hearts" Goetz. Fantasie on sacred airs, "The Revival,' arranged by Litner.
 Baritone solo, Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep Mir. Donald Mclaughlin. Beyond the Gates of Paradise," King. Treble Clef club and soloists.
 PART II.
 Soprano solo and chorus, Song of the Nornss GIT. Hoffman,. Miss Bessie Cum ningham and Treble Clef club. Baritone. Mir. T. V. Boardman. Chorus (a). How Is It You and I Are Always Meeting So?'' Chadwick; (b). ''Tell Her I'll Love Her. Shield-Vogrich. Violin, "Adoration'' (Borowski), Mir. Oli- yer Chalifoux.
 Bass solo, selected MT. J. B. Cole. Chorus (a). 'All in a Garden Green" (b). This World of Gladness," Fanny S. Knowlton.
 Soprano intermezzo, Ave Maria" (Mas- cagniD Mrs Oscar Gladden..
 Soprano and alto solo and chorus, At the Cloister Gate" (Greig). Miss Bessie Cunningham, Mrs. Morris Newfeld and club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
 CLOSED LAST NIGHT
Three New Ministers Given License to Preach-DeIegates Named to
 General Conference.

The district conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, south. which has been in session at the Woodlawn Methodist church during the last two days, came to a close with the meeting last night.
 Aside from the religious services, which were conducted at every meeting, the ses- sion of yesterday was taken up principal ly with the reports of various committees. and these reports were approved and adopted in all cases.
 The conference renewed the licenses of the local ministers, and licensed the fol- lowing to preach: William Laycock, R. B. Lavender and B. K Acuff Three candidates were recommended for dea- cons order.
 The following were named as delegates to the general conference: n. F. Love lady. F. B. Yielding, E. G. Birchfeld and I. S. Kennedy w. K. MeAdory and E. N. Wood were chosen as alternates. The Eleventh Avenue church in Birmingham was selected as the next place of meet ing.
 Considerable difference of opinion was developed when the committee on the spiritual condition of the church reported that. judging by the standard of former days. the church Is losing ground spirit ually. Based on the reports from differ ent parts of the district, it seems that in proportion to membership, the interest in mid-week prayer meeting and the ob- servance of family worship have sensbly decreased. After considerable discussion, 1t was found to be that the old standards do not apply altogether to the present, and on motion that part of the commit tees report regardns waning spirituality was stricken out.
 The meetings have been characterized by great enthusiasm. and delegates re- marked on the floor that this conference had been the best ever held in the dis trict. To use the words of the Rev. J. o. Haynee: Ut has been magnificent in attendance and beautiful in spirit"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
COD LIVER OIL.

It almost makes you sick to think of 1t, but 1t isn't nearly as bad as it used to be. The improved method of refining it makes 1t much easier to take, and when made into Scott's Emulsion almost every one can take 1t. Most children like 1t and all children that are not robust are benefited by 1t. When the doctor says "Take cod liver oil" he generally means Scott's Emulsion; ask him If he doesn t. They know 1t is more easily digested and better than the plain oil
 seoTr BOVINE. 4os rs.rl sir.,., ssr Yor'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25

The chorus girls in the company at the Bijou this week will sell tickets for the benefit performance to be given Thurs day afternoon at the Bijou. when the gross receipts will be given to the San Francisco relief fund.
 The girls will start on their canvass of tieket-selling this morning in tallyho drawn by several pretty horses, and be- deeked with ribbons. streamers and ban ners. Six of the best looking and most at tractiye girls will be in the tallyho, and they will visit the offices and stores in the business portion of the city, and sell the tickets.
 This afternoon six other girls will take
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
CITY WILL PROSECUTE
 SLAYER OF THOMSON

The city of Birmingham will take an active part in the prosecution of H. s. Robinson, the street guard who is in jail on charge of killing Policeman w. J. Thomson last Saturday morning near the entrance of the southside prison.
 All the evidence in the case has been secured, on oath, and is in the possession of Mayor Ward and City Attorney Ed Smith, to be used when the trial is called
 All the witnesses in the case were sum moned to the office of the Mayor Monday and were asked to give their testimony on oath, and it was taken down by a sternographer.
 The witnesses can all be had at any time. as majority of them are in the employ of the city, but the Mayor did not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
PRETTY CHORUS GIRLS
 TO SELL THE TICKETS

the tickets and sell them. In this way Manager Semon hopes to dispose of sev- eral hundred of the seats. insuring a packed house tomorrow afternoon.
 Manager Semon said yesterday that he thought a large number of people would purchase the tickets, as they were with in reach of all pocket books. and method Of showing that the purchaser sympa- thized with the sufferers in California, and were anxious to aid them in their distress.
 The management believes that several hundred dollars will be secured from the benefit performance, and every cent taken in will be turned over to the committee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
$25, 600 damages for alleged failure to make certair cnntrac cfed renairs
chanoery Court.

$25,ooO damages for alleged failure to make certain contracted repairs.
 chancery Court.
 Tn the case of D. W Graybill. ct al, vs. D. M. Drennen. ct al, a decree was rendered everything the demurrer and al- lowing the respondent twenty days in which to answer.
 The case of the Keystone National Bank. ct al, vs. the Palos Coal com- pany, ct al. resulted in a decree being rendered everything the motion to ds- miss for want of equity and allowing the respondent twenty days in which to answer.
 In the case of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company vs. A. T. Dan- forth. decree was rendered granting re- lief to the complainant and quieting the title to certain real estate.
 In the case of s. H. Norris. trusted, vs. w. II. Lane, ct al, decree was rendered directing that certain rents col lected in the state of Mississippi be paid over to the trustee.
 The case of John II. Wallace. trustee, vs. Mrs. F. R. Estis. was submitted for decree on. motion to dismiss
 The case of the First National Bank of Birmingham vs. J. w. Redd. ct all, was submitted for decree on motion to dismiss.
 In the case of Fannie l.. Collins vs. Grover Collins. ct al. decree was reu- dered confirming the registers report of the sale of certain real estate.
 Marriage License Issued.
 Marriage licenses were issued in the probate court yesterday as follows:
 Tom Nae of Bessemer and Miss Minnie Summers of Bessemer.
 J. N. Wachter and Miss Emma Davis of Bessemer.
 James McLester Van Hoose and Miss Caroline Bernard Markham.
 Walter o. Hanley of Bessemer and Miss Louise Nunnally of MeCalla.
 William Henry Ball of Montgomery and Miss Grace W. Hays of Avondale. Probate Court. A petition was filed in the United States district court by the American Trust and Savings Bank, the Ben F. Barbour | Plumbing and Electric company. and the Regal Skirt company of New York, that the Simpson-Johnston company be thrown l into involuntary banlSruptcy-the com 1 plainants alleging that the said firm owes | them Jointly upward of $l000 The following parties filed petition of voluntary bankruptcy: Arnold Hines, liabilities $113. 50 assets $40; R. l.. Stewart liabilities s454 55, as sets Sl26.9s w c. Yates. liabilities S9s692, assets ss8.35; II. L. Jolly, liabilities s2oo assets $S5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25

wish to take the risk of any of them not being able to attend the trial. and for that reason secured their testimony. ,
 In speaking of the matter yesterday Mayor Ward said that in the future tho city would always prosecute any one wounding or killing any of the policemen or city official in the discharge of his duty.
 The Mayor said that he wanted all the men in the employ of the city to feel that the city would care for them in case of death and see that their slayer was brought to justice. He said that he thought the officers should be made to feel that their life was worth q great deal to the city. and that the person who killed an officer would not get off free of punishment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
ADJUSTMENTS
nIhe Belle of Avenue Az

Ellie Fay in "rhe Belle of Avenue A." seems launched upon successful week at the Bijou. The piece is characterized by tuneful music and the comedy is good. has made a study of the quaint, Eastside character which she presents.
 Indications points to a packed house when the benefit performance for the San Francisco sufferers is given next Thursday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
Third Class Entertainment.

On the evening of May 3 an entertain ment will be given by the third class of the Birmingham high school in their new auditorium The purpose Of this enter tainment is to help the School improve ment association. and the proceeds will hs uzsd to furnish an emergency room.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
NEGRO VERY FOND
 OF CHEWING GUM
NEARLY A HUNDRED PACKAGES FOUND IN LINING OF CoAT-HE GAVE OFFICERS A HARD CHASE. MAKES CONFESSION.

Louis Turner. 1s year old negro, was lodged in jail last night for stealing oranges from a fruit stand on Eighteenth street and Fourth avenue
 After a hard chase several blocks by Policemen Parker and Nation. Turner was caught.
 In the lining of his coat was found about 100 packages of chewing gum and from covered that he was a regular chewing gum crook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
TO CONSOLIDATE OFFICES.
Tennessee Co.'s Birmingham Clerical
 Force to Be Increased.

The New York Commercial says:
 The offices of the Tennessee Coal and Iron company, which now are located in the Hanover National Bank building, are to be consolidated with those of the Re- public Iron and Steel company. at No. III Broadway, on the eighth floor of the Trinity building.
 It was said on Saturday that number of the local employees of the Tennessee company are to be sent to the offices of the company at Birmingham. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
Mrs. Lila May Spivey.

Mrs Lila May spivey. Sl years of age. the wife of L. T. Spivey died yesterday at the family residence. 1912 North Thir- tieth street
 The funeral will be conducted from the home at o'clock this afternoon and the interment will be in Elmwood cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
Gus Pappas.

Gus Psppas, a Creek aged 24 years. died Monday afternoon at hospital in Bessemer as the result sf injuries re- ceived in the mines of the Tennessee company at Bedding. The funeral will be conducted from the chapel of Lige Loy's undertaking establishment at 9;s0 o'clock this morning, and the interment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
Gentry Bros.

Two performances will be given by the Gentry Bros shows Friday at 2:15 in the afternoon and at o'clock at night. The street parade will leave the show grounds at f0:D o'clock Friday morning The tents will be erected at Thirteenth street and Eighth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
DEATHS AND FUNERALS s
Mrs B. B. Douqlas.

Mrs. B. R. Douglas, a former resident of Birmingham died yesterday at Auburn. The funeral will take place at Auburn this afternoon at o'clock. The deceased was sister of W. F. Douglas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
J. Sylvia.

J. Sylvia. an Italian aged 35 years, died Monday night at St. Nincents hospital. The remains will be sent to Blocton at ego o'clock this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
Nit Suddith.

Nit Suddith. 24 years of age, the son of P. F. Suddth, died yesterday at lndio, Ala. The funeral will be conducted from the residence this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
THE WEATHER

Washington, April 24.-Forecast for Ala bama: Fair Wednesday,; Thursday show CTS, with cooler in interior; fresh south winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25
=ocaI Weather Data.
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation as re- ported at the weather bureau for select stations during twenty-four hours ending at 10 a.m.: Temperature. Rain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25

'E. T. Shaw & sons, Undertakers. Green Undertaking Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-25

Yesterday was a day of little impor- tance in the criminal court, owing to the
The newspaper., 1906-04-20

IayLambertson with his brother
and sister met with runaway &C
cident last Sunday while driving
home from church. Luckily no
one was hurt seriously. Jay looks
as if he had INDUCED in an argu
ment with wild cat but his
beauty will return when the hide
grows back.
The newspaper., 1906-04-20

We call special attention to the
half page lad" of Milton Spencer.
He has put in line of farm ma
chinery that he expects to hold
the trade with this year and you
cannot fail to gain benefit by
looking over his stock.
The newspaper., 1906-04-20

FOR SALE:-Ten acres choice
fruit land near Elberta, under
fence, together with ten inches Of
perpetual water for $500 on easy
terms. Now is the time to take
advantage OF low prices as p' ces
will dcut le with he next .iop.
4. d. McFApDEN.
The newspaper., 1906-04-20

The Capital Life of Colorado is
Colorado company made up of
Colorado men. backed by Colo
RADIO money. Keep your money
in Colorado. Boost for Colorado.
CHAs. CLARK. Dist. Manager,
Grand Junction, Colo.
The newspaper., 1906-04-20

|. w. Grewell has furniture
repairing lad" in this issue that it
will pay you to read. Mr.. Small
will make your old furniture look
like new if you only give him a
chance. Read the "ad' and then
give him a call.
The newspaper., 1906-04-20

w. D. Nelson and family with
the exception of his sons George
and Raiff, came over from Cedar
edge Sunday and are spending
the week visiting with DR.. and
Mrs. B. F. Raiff.
The newspaper., 1906-04-20

While Grand Junction is laying
awake nights fearing frost that
will injure. it not destroy their
peach crop. the North Fork fruit
raiser goes to bed with conf
dence. We never had more
favorable spring.
The newspaper., 1906-04-20
PHIL EISENKRAMER, Prop.

The Capital Life of Colorado is
a Colorado company made up of
Colorado men, backed by Colo
RADIO money. Keep your money
in Colorado. Boost for Colorado.
CHAs. CLARK, Dist. Manager,
Grand Junction, Colo.
The newspaper., 1906-04-20

Miss Byrd Merchant started
for Denver Monday morning,
where she will take instructions
in the millinery business.
The newspaper., 1906-04-20

Mrs. A. B. Mead will give a
social to the w. r. c. and G. A.
R. on Friday evening, April 9th,
from eight to ten o'clock.
The newspaper., 1906-04-20
Chance to Save Money.

You can save FIVE per cent on
your meat purchases by buying a
coupon BOOK for cash at the
Peoples Meat Market.
The newspaper., 1906-04-20

There will be regular meeting
o; the Reliet Corps Saturday
afternoon. April 2l, at the |. 0.
O. F. hall at 2 p. m. By order of
the PRESIDENT
The newspaper., 1906-04-20

Randolph Williamson left Tues
day morning tor Montrose where
he will serve as juryman before
the Federal court.
The newspaper., 1906-04-20

Attorney Pike was up from
Hotchkiss Tuesday on business
connectei with the sale of the
Vandivere place.
The newspaper., 1906-04-20

GIRLS come out to the Woman's S
Club entertainment Wednesday
evening the 25 and learn how to
find your ahinities.
The newspaper., 1906-04-20

The bursting of a lead connec-
ton on the water main in front of
w. R. Morgan's residence fur
nished the city plumber with a job
on Monday.
The newspaper., 1906-04-20

c. c. Hawkins is fencing his
place just south of town this
week. E. A. Driscoll is doing
the work
The newspaper., 1906-04-20

Mrs. Hawkey and daughter re
turned from their extended Cali.
fornia trip last Monday evening.
The newspaper., 1906-04-20

Perolin makes carpets as good
as new by taking out every atom
OF dust. 1t will save the wife
half her work over the usual form
of sweeping and dusting