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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
CROWDS WITNESS
 MENDINGOF BOOM
LONG SWINGING BOOM SPLIT SLIGHTLY IN LIFTING 17o00- POUND COLUMN AT BROWN MARX BUILDING.

The long swinging boom on the derrick being used at the fifteen-story Brown Marx building cracked yesterday in lift ing a 17,oOO pound beam. No damage was done further than a delay of several hours in the work of placing the columns for the basement of the building while the boom was being repaired.
 The boom was shortened several feet by cutting off the part of the free end, and it was spliced in the center where the weakness appeared.
 As the derrick was lifting heavy steel column it was heard to crack and the workmen immediately signaled the en- gineer to "ease'e er," which was done. The column was lowered to the ground while the workmen examined the boom. They found that 1t had cracked slightly and they did not think it was safe to con tinue using 1t until 1t was spliced and thereby strengthened.
 The work of splicing the boom required several hours and was witnessed by a large crowd of spectators, who were seem- ingIy greatly interested. It was repaired before night and is again lifting the heavy columns. Should 1t show further weak ness it will be replaced immediately by a new boom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
BONDS ISSUED BY RAILWAY COMPANY B. R" |. 6 P. Company to h.
 crease Stock MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS Bond Issue of ss,soo,ooo to Be Used In Retiring Issue of 19ot-$1,o 100000
 to Be Used for I'm
 provements.
MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS

At 8 meeting yesterday of the board of directors of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company yesterday, an issue of bonds to the amount of s4,9OO GOO was authorized meeting of the stockholders was called for March 30 for the purpose of voting on an increase of s1, ,oO0,000 in the preferred stock of the company.
 The directors authorized the sale of s1. 100000 of the bond issue to N w. liar rison x Co. of New York, and this money will be spent this year for the annual improvements, but the company an nounces that 1t will make improvements In Birmingham during the year which will cost more than S1 100000.
 The remaining $S.sOOOOO of the bond is- sue will be used for retiring the per cent bond issue of S6OOOOOO outstanding bonds are redeemable July l, 1906, at 11O. They were issued in 1901. The entire new bond issue has been underwritten by a New York banking firm at par.
 When the per cent bond issue is re- deemed there will be only one issue out standing, that of s1O,OOO,OOO bearing Az per cent interest, and there will be slOOO,- GOO in the treasury for improvements.
 If stockholders vote to increase the cap ital stock by issuing $1,OOOOOO preferred stock, the new stock will be sold to the present stockholders at par in propor- tion to their holdings
 When the new stock is issued the capi- tai stock of the company will be $7OO0,0OO one-half of which will be preferred stock and the remainder common stock. At present there is s35OOOOO common stock and $2,5O0,0O0 preferred stock
 At the directors meeting yesterday the following were present: William Mason Smith, president of the Commercial Ger mania. Trust and Savings bank of New Orleans and president of the New Or leans Cotton exchange; S. Fl. March, representing Laudenberg, Thalmann & Co.,; E. A Meugass, representing Isadore Newman & Go. of New Orleans; A. H. Ford, representing Isadore Newman & Co of New York; Robert Jemison, J. A. Emery. T. G. Bush, B. F. Roden, w. F. G. Harding, B. F. Moore, George B. Me Cormack, F. D. Nabers and w. H. Ket- tig The absent directors were M. ". Joseph and R. H. Pearson.
 The improvements for which bonds were issued include the building of the viaduct over the railroad crossings at Twenty-seventh street; the new line to Avondale, the Boyles line, the new line to South Highlands, the tracks to the new union passenger station, another turbine at the power house and other Improvements there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
Mrs. DuBose Desires to Take Little
 Girl From Mercy Home.

Mrs. May DuBose of Mobile, the mother of little e-year-old Nettie DuBose, who was sent to the Mercy Home by Chief wier on the fifth of this month. made application for the custody of the child yesterday. She was referred to Chief wier who refused to grant the request until she could produce credentials as to her character. This she said she would do by telegraphing to her friends in Mo- bile.
 Nettie DuBose was committed to the Merry Home at the request of Mrs Wat- kins of Belle Sumpter, who claimed the child was brought to her home by man purporting to be her f1ther. The man asked her to keep the little girl a week and he was never heard tell of from that time on. Mrs. Watkins said she was loo poor to provide properly for the child, and sent her to the home.
 Mrs. DuBose stated that some time ago she left her husband and that shortly after the separation she allowed Nettie to visit her father She had heard noth- Ing from him or her daughter until she read the account in the paper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
MELPOLDER APPOINTED
 A PROBATION OFFICER
His Appointment Becomes Effective On March 1-Melpolder Issues
 Pamphlet on Boy Problem.

l John Melpolder, director of the Boys
 club of Birmingham, was recently ap- pointed a probation officer for the police court. The appointment becomes effective | March l. MT. Melpolder has recently issued an address in pamphlet form on the Bir- mingham Boy Problem with a word of comment by Judge Feagn. The following Is an outline of the Bir- mingham Boy Problem" as discussed by Mir Melpolder:
 A new population. constantly increasing and unsettled with few local attachments and little uplifting social intercourse. A negro population. almost equal in numbers to the white, coping with an advanced civilization. An alarming prevalence of crime. An almost total lack of child-legislation and enforcement The Boys club. Its limited authority. It's opportunity to deepen the public interest in means and measures to amel- iorate these conditions.
 The management of the club. Principles to work by:
 l. The club Is established for the ben eft of the boy. the boy does not exist for the benefit of the club. g. Personal attractiveness and the per- sonal touch not sufficient in themselves. B. Wise management and adeuuate equipment indispensable to good disci- plne.
 4 Judgment and sympathy, firmness and kindness must go hand in hand
 D. Strictly a social institution.
 Recommendations
 l. The building of a thoroughly equipped club house in the near future.
 g. To be located in residential dis trict. in close touch with the home and neighborhood environment
 B. It's aim. to be positive and construc- tive as well as negative and preventive manual training, night school, etc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24

C. P. Perrin, formerly of Tennessee and Alabama, but now of New York. one of the best known mining and mechanic engineers in this country has been in the Birmingham district for several days past. He is looking over the properties of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company and the Republic Iron and Steel company with view of making sugges- tions and recommendations to the new interests in control of these two con- eerns regarding improvements and devel- opments.
 MT. Perrin was accompanied to Birming- ham by Julian Kennedy of Pittsburg' the famous engineer of steel plant and blast furnace construction. MT. Kennedy left yesterday but MT. Perrin will remain here until next week.
 ''Mr Kennedy and I were commission ed by the executive committee of the Republic Tennessee to inspect the proper ties of these companies" said MT. Perrin last night. "and report on conditions and suggest how the money set apart for development could most profitably be ex- pended
 We have gone over the ground care fully and will make report in due time. Large Improvements are to be made by the new interests but as to the details I am not prepared to make state ment at this time I have inspected the plants at Ensley and Bessemer, and be- fore I leave will visit all the points in the district where the Tennessee and the Republic operate.
 MT. Perin. it will be recalled, was a member of the joint commission appoint ed by the Tennessee. the Sloss-Sheffield
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
Charged With Burglary.

D. w Mayfield, 30 years of age, for merly of Anniston, was arrested by De- tectives Hamilton and Bodeker charged with burglary and grand larceny.
 It is alleged that Mayfield about two weeks ago robbed. the residence of J. H. Jones of APO First avenue, obtaining an overcoat and a ring.
 From letters found in the possession of Mayfield, written to him by his wife, 1t is believed that he has criminal record in Anniston, and is wanted by the police department there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
MAKING EFFORT TO
 TRANSFER COMPANY
MOVEMENT IS ON FOOT TO PUT COMPANY B, SECOND REGIMENT, IN THE THIRD REGIMENT-TWo SIDES TO THE QUESTION.

There is a movement on foot to have Company B. Second regiment, A. N. G., transferred to the Third regiment. As yet the plans have not matured but of- ficers are Investigating the conditions to see if the change is advisable.
 Company B is the only command of the Second regiment in Birmingham. All the other infantry organizations are in the Third regiment.
 Colonel McKleroy, commander of the Third. is eager to have Company B trans ferred. As yet Capt. Carl Seals of that command has not expressed himself In regard to the matter. It is not probable that the transfer will be made unless he consents.
 It is argued that it would be the best for all the commands in Birmingham to be in one regiment and that there Is a vacancy in the Third which should be filled. Officers state that in the Bir- , mingham district everything should be under one head in order to prevent any possible friction should there be a call for active duty
 On the other hand 1t Is claimed that 1t would not be to the advantage of Cap tain Scales and the other officers of Com pany B to be transferred Captain Seals is fourth in seniority in his regiment and if transferred he might not rank so high. The officers know all the commands and line officers in the Second and have form ed many friends in that regiment since the company was mustered in about three years ago.
 A strong effort is being made to have the transfer effected, but as yet the out come is doubtful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
Many Shoes Stolen.

Late Thursday night a carload of shoes en route from Savannah to Colorado and Oklahoma, over the Central of Georgia railroad. was broken into near Avondale and over 200 packages of fifty pairs each were thrown from the cars along the tracks. It is not known how many pairs of shoes were stolen before the thieves were frightened away. The matter was turned over to the police department yes- terday and it is expected an arrest will be made today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
sUPERANUATE HOME DONATED.
F. H. Lathrop Donates a Parsonage,
 Gift Greatly Appreciated.

At a collection taken at the First Meth odist church, Birmingham, recently. by the agent, the Rev. J. ". Norton, r. II. Lathrop of this city, pledged a superan- nuate home building It will be a neat, comfortable home. located at Sedan. Ala.
 MT. Norton says the church appreciates the splendid donation of MT. Lathrop.
 These homes are of the nature of church parsonages, in the North Alabama con- ference and to be occupied by claimants of the conference. The superannuated preachers, and widows and orphans of de- ceased preachers, and family, occupies a home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Heir to the Hoorah."

Everybody who has seen a performance of '"Hhe Heir to the Hoorah" to be of fered at the Jefferson theatre next Tues day, will remember with a grin of inward joy the jiu jitsu scene, in which T. Tam amoto. the little Japanese actor who plays Hush (Joe Lacys servanD, puts Harry Rich, the big man who plays the butler, out of the room One night in New York the jiu jitsu worked like the Gipsy curse. Little Tamamoto had seized Rich by the arm, gotten the approved strangle-hold on his collar and started the upward motion of the wrist, which is Rich's cue to stumble backward through the door. Unfortunately Mr. Rich's boot heel caught in the heavy rug; he lurched forward just as Tamam- oto thrust his arm inward and upward and, as a consequence, experienced the actual results of the jiu iitsu trick which they were stimulating. MT. Rich played with his left wrist laced up In a leather gauntlet for many weeks.
 MT. Tamamoto Is the only Japanese actor who plays in English. He is a native of Tolio, a graduate of the Imperial university, and learned his English before he came to this country. Like all Japs, he is an enthusiastic partisan in the mat ter of the Russo-J Japanese war, and he was prominent in organizing a benefit performance for the Japanese Red Cross. In this he had the help of all the mem bers of "The Heir to the Hoorah'' com pany.
 rba caIa of fc fAp ba ft,tr gagement will commence this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
CoIored Pythians.

The colored division of the Knights of Pythias has been in session in Birming- ham since Monday and will be in session until next Wednesday. The occasion is a joint meeting of the board of directors and the endowment board for the pur- pose of auditing the books of all grand lodge officers and the endowment de- partment.
 The members of the two boards were the guests of P. M. Edwards and S. H. Darby at q banquet last night held at the headquarters on Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
INTERESTING SIGHT.
Costumes for "Professor Napoleon Distributed by Wardrobe Mistress.

It is interesting to witness the method of distributing the costumes to the peo- ple who are taking part in the musical extravaganza, Professor Napoleon v which will be produced at the Jefferson theatre Friday and Saturday of next week The costumes are stored in the Jefferson theatre and at the Pollock Stephens institute. The wardrobe mis- tress, whose duty it is to fit each one taking part, secure their names and ad- dresses and the number of their cos tunes, has her hands full She has sev- eral assistants, but these are scarcely ade- quate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24

engagement at the Biou tonight in Down the Pike,' the musical play which they have been presenting to crowded houses. The Bijou theatre was completely filled last night by audience which seemed to enjoy the performance im- mensely. Down the Pike" Is one of the seasons best offerings at the Bijou. A matinee will be given this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
EXPERTS INSPECT TENN.
 AND REPUBLIC PROPERTIES

the Republic and other companies to appralse the coal and ore properties of the Birmingham district. In speaking of the report which the appraisers made, MT Perrin said: 's1 he irexhaustible treasures of raw material which were found here had a far-reaching effect in drawing the attention of capital to the Birmingham district. The plans for development which are now projected, result indirect ly at least, If not directly, upon the ap- praisers' report. The eyes of capital are certainly turned now more than ever in this direction.'
 MT. Perin said that in riding along the street ear lines hereabouts he marveled at the growth of the Greater Birming- ham. 'I do not know how much popula- ticn is claimed for street car Birming- ham, 2" said he, but 1t cannot be very far short of 15O.O00 Birmingham is mak- ing great strides and is sure to become one of the largest cities in the coun- try"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24

OFFICERS w Smith. Presi- dent; Tom O. Smith, Vice President; w. II Manly. Cashier; Benson Cain. assist art Cashier; Chappell Cory, Secretary.
 DIREcTORS-Arthur w, cnlth, Tc -. Smith, T. H. Benners, Lee C. Bradley. j.. M Caldwell, F. D. Dimmicl. s. L. Earle. W. E. Henley, F. H. Lathrop, k. S. Nun ger. W. T. Northington, Fl. J. Porter, James Spence. R. A. Terrell. Jar T. Woodward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24

As to the expenditures which the Ten nessee- Republic syndicate will make in the district. 1t is known in a general way that the steel plant at Ensley will be greatly extended, probably doubled; that new blast furnaces will be built and that new plants for the manufacture of finish ed products will be erected.
 Mir Perrin and Mr. Kennedy will com plete their reports within the next few weeks and when the directors of the Republic and the Tennessee, practically the same, visit Birmingham in March they will be prepared to decide on just how several million dollars of available money will be expended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
SALE BY TRUSTEE IN BANKRUPTCY

The undersigned will re- ceive bids on the stock, fix lures and lease of the Red Cross Pharmacy, No. 32l North 20th Street, under or der of Bankruptcy Court, on or befcre March l, 1906. For particulars apply to
 MAX J. WINKLER,
 Trustee in Bankruptcy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
THE WEATHER

Washington. February 2S.-Forecast for Alabama-Fair Saturday; colder in north ern portion; Sunday, fair. colder; light to fresh south winds, becoming variable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
Richard carle.

The rather odd announcement, "Richard Carle presents himself in The Mayor of Tokio" at the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday. matinee and night, is not made for any pretense as to importance on the part of the author-actor, but merely for the sake of Individuality and to clearly emphasize the fact that Rich ard Carle will appear in the piece. This unique manner of advertising was sug- gested to him by his managerial and newspaper supporters on account of his many plays that are en tour, under man agements entirely foreign to his own in- terests. Richard Carle with his entire company. including the Peanut Ballet the "Geisha Girls" and the "Blue Ribbon Chorus of America, will be seen in this city as advertised.
 The sale of seats will begin Monday.
 "Down the Pike"
 The Rays will close a most successful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
Birmingham TruSt&SavingSCO. Birmingham, Ala.

Since its organization in 1887 fhiS bank has never missed earning and pay ina a Semi-annual div fdRnd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
Local Weather Data.
Weather Report.

Temperature 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., 1906-02-24

When it prints good. it IS q good out The Gawk Engraving cn. U
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
"Down the Pike"

The Rays will close most successful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-24
WANTS HER CHILD.

W. F. LEHMAN,
 Official in Charge.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-21
Makira an inspection.

Ar. Adam Atz'ngcr OF Louisville
Ky. wus IN the city last night and thir
morning. Mr.. Atlinger ~ making an in
spec,ion OF the various Elk lodges In
Tho south and ~hile here visited the
Artlmore lodge. He was pleased 20
stata that the Ardpore lodge was
one OF tlc Nee' that he has visited.
Hn stated that tAe Eil,s' home here
was credit 10 a city ,vlce the size
u the town and that the lodge should
loei very proud Of It's building. Mr.. Al
Finger found the records. etc. OF the
lodge in good condition. He will make
report To Grand Exalted Ruler
Brown when he returns to Louisville
some time In the spring. Mr.. AtzingeI
stated that the growth OF Elkdom
throughout the country was romarka
bio. He says that there are over 1000
lodges with total membership oi
more than n quarter of a million and
that the many handsome club build
ings In the cities reflected great pro
gress lie stated that he would like q
sre tho territory well represented al
the coming reunion in Denver neXi
July. ,- rt -r-'H .s1
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-21
). n. Sharp sIsee.

Among the prospectorS In tho city
this morning was J. II. Sharp OF Dali
las, Tex. This was hls first trip Ia
Ardmorc since he Invested 80 heavily
In realty In the city and his visit here
gave rise 10 rumors that he was pre-.
pairing to make heavy Investments. a
number Of people saw Mr. Sharp and
attempted to sell him property II Ia
learned. however. that his mission 10
the city Is on business In which tho
public would not be Interested. The
nature OF his TRIP could not be learned
II is reported that Mr.. Sharp invested
$4,000 in Dallas real estate last
week. II Is also reported that he
wants 10 buy oil lands west OF the city
and that he will return to the city In
a short time /; Is remembered that
he made fortune In oil lands a;
Boaumont. Texas. ....-
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-21
Tine sha~nee convertIon.

Sidney suggs, J. T, Coleman and A
Eddieman. delegates TO the Shawnee
convention returned this morning The
delegates stated that they have never
attended a mo :. .Lt'" sir".c meetins !
and that the utmost harmony prevail
represented an hat htoIDe ting was
represented an dthat the meeting was
a representative one. The general
feeling prevails that We are to get
statehood" said Mr.. suggs. "and the
territory citizens are leaving no stone
unturned 10 secure statehood at this
session OF congress" "The amended
bill OF the senate is satisfactory to tn,
people" said Mr. Eddieman.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-21
Unions for Eight Hour Law.

Washington. March 2i.-Presiden,
Gompers OF tho American Federation
Of labor. and the Executive council
OF thai. organization, With a hundred
Representatives Of different trades
unions. were received by Speaker Can
non In the house lobby today. He was
presented with o document which the
latter presented TO Senator Fly and
President Roosevelt. expressing their
opinion that the eight hour law was
in effect and deploring the govern
ments attitude towards the law as ef
fcctivs 70 the Panama canal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-21
, e4<4 90 %ete .
. PERSONAL NOTES. =


Mrs. W. X. Moore and daughter.
Miss Alice, are visiting In Dallas.
J. II. Sharp. the prospector. was In
the city this morning from Dallas,
a. Eddleman and J. T. Coleman re-
turned this morning from shawnee.
U. 8. Aiiender a prominent ousi.
ness man Of Panls valley Is In the
city.
Miss Loretta Skasgs of Gainesville
Ia visiting her sister. on North Wash
inBtou street.
J. W. walters. banker OF wyo-
ming. ni.. In IN the city on visit 20
Mr.. and Mrs. Johi r. Dexter,
Mrs. r. NJ Fox has arrived home
after spending the winter In Corpus
Christi. Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Fox
have taken rooms In TIE new crseS
building on West main street with Mr
and Mira McE1roy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-21
Federal SAVINGS Bank.

Among the new institutions that
VIII coon be established In Ardmore
is the Federal Swings Bank. This
institution WI occupy tie Hardy
building on wost dam street and ex.
poets 10 open FIR ''isires about MAY
!. Tho capital stock will be s50,O0O
and the company will do a general
banking business.
The president OF the new bank win
be C. II. Flemmlng OF Minneapolis
MINI. and C. G.. Hastings. cashier OF
the First State Bank OF New York, will
be the treasurer.
Mr.. Flemmlng has great confidence
In Ardmore and selected this CITY
over q large number OF others visited
They will be here. Craviord's Com
ediane. fe3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-03-21

Crawford's Comedians viii appear
at the opera house three night. com
mencing Thursday night March 22. In
repertoire OF high class scenic pro
ductions. The plays which are used
have never before this season been
seen at popular prices Special seen
cry is carried for each play, and line
OF specialties seldom seen outside OF
the larger vaudeville houses. Remem
Der. three nights only. Band concert
every night In front OF theatre. 20:
IS. $40 and $40 coupon books q
fhta art~e