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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
SCRAMBLE LIVELY
FOR NEW OFFICES
Secret Conference Held By
EnSIey Aldermen
WEST TRIES NEW LIGHTS
Says He Will Not In Future Depend
On Electricity and Gas In His
Store-other Ensley
News.
WEST TRIES NEW LIGHTS

Ensley, February 16.--(Special)-It was
a surprise to the many candidates who
are seeking appointments to the minor Of
fees when they learned today that
meeting Of the newly elected Mayor and
Board of Aldermen had been called for
tonight, and it caused them to redouble
their efforts in trying to influence the
members in their behalf. and petitions
have been presented by some, while others
are depending on their past record as to
competency. But there being SO many in
the field, it is thought that the meeting
tonight was called for the purpose of talk
ing up the matter in detail, and to discuss
the ability of applicants, so that when the
matter comes up next week. they will be
in position to vote intelligently and not
have to act hastily in their selection.
1t was impossible to get any information
as to what took place behind the closed
doors at the city hall where the meet
ing was held, but one of the new al
dermen says that the public can be as
sured that no political favor will have any
bearing in the selection of the minor Of
fleials, and that competency alone Will
count.
There are not so many in the race for
y
eral opinion is that Eugene Miller r. E.
Brown and w II. Davis all stand about
an even show for the place.
1t Is said that Joe Tetlow will have OPP
position for street commissioner, and that
]. A. Burgin is the other candidate.
The city attorneyshp is causing con-
siderable speculation, owing to the prom
inent part that all three of the following
candidates took in the campaign just
closed:
F. G. Moore was selected by Mayor
elect Sugg for his campaign manager
when he was nominated for Mayor by the
Citizens league. D. ]. Flummer fought
vigorously for the Citizens league ticket
through the columns of the Ensley Her
aid, of which paper he is editor. Romano
Boyd, the incumbent, took a very active
part in the interest of the Citizens league,
but bases his petition for reappointment
mainly on his record during his term as
city attorney, and the manner In which
he has handled recent important legal
matters for the city seems to have gained
for him the confidence of the people.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
BERESFORD WILL
COMMAND FLEET
Admiral Talks at Mexico City-Says
Published Reports Were
Mistake.

Mexico City, February 15.-Viee Adj
mlral de la Peer Beresford received n
representative of the Associated Press in
his apartments in the Palace hotel to-
night, and made the following statement
regarding his reported refusal to take
command of the Channel fleet.
There has been some mistake In the
published reports. When I returned homo
from the Mediterranean I declined the
command of the Channel fleet without
certain notifications The admiralty APP
proved of these notifications and l ae-
eepted the command of the Channel fleet
before leaving for America. | do not care
to say what the notifications were which
l suggested to the admiralty"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
Thread of the Story Club.

Mrs. G. e. Mohns delightfully."- enter
tanned the members of THE Theard of
the Story club this afternoon at her home
on Avenue II. The beautiful weather
brought out a large attendance, and a
most pleasant afternoon was spent. A
two-course luncheon was served by the
hostess, consisting of salad. pickles, cell
cry, crackers and coffee, followed char
lotte russo and cake. Those present We're:
Mrs. j. Hoke Perkins, Mrs. j. B. Slmp-
son. Mrs. p. A. Eubank, Mrs. Wynne,
Mrs. NJ. H. Mcdonald, Mrs. j. w. Minor,
Mrs. O. C. Cowan. Mrs. II. L. Bains, Mrs
]. Furnlss Lee, Mrs. ]. w. Ohh, Mrs.
d. B. Bird. Miss Myrla Morris and Miss
Oma d Minor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
GENERAL CHANGES
IN SOUTHERN STEEL
Rumor Says Geo. H. Schiller is
Soon to Retire
HERZBERG MAKES REPORT
Etowah's Cash Balance Is Shown to Be
In a Healthy condition-Bush
Leaves the Consolidated
Company.

Gadsden, February 15.-(special) -sam
Boren, local furnace superintendent of
the Southern Steel company, has resigned,
as has also Master Mechanic Smith. The
resignation of General Superintendent J.
p Shaddiell was announced several days
ago. So far it has not been given out
who will succeed the above named
gentlemen.
With the resignation of Gentry Hill
man, general superintendent of blast fur
naces, and practically all the heads Of the
different departments, it Is evident that
a complete reorganization will take place.
1t is persistently rumored that George II.
Schuer will retire from the company be-
fore many months, and, although it has
been denied. the rumor is given credence
here One of the New York officials
made an extended inspection of the local
plant recently and some of the changes
made are said to have been due to this
officials visit
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
ADVERTISEMENT

The lives of many of our
young men are being wrecked
by the gambling dens of the
city. With moral and fearless
chief, police force and police
commission this and other
great evils going on in our
midst can to large extent be
wiped out. I am for law and
order at all hazards.
FELIX I. TARRANT.
Candidate for Police Commits
Sioner,
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Personal and General.

Miss Pauline Henderson of West End
visited Mrs. Well Hutchings at Shady
Side today.
j. NJ. McPhetridge, who has been In the
city several days with 7. F. West. the
clothier, will return tomorrow morning
to his home at st. Louis. Mo.
Mrs. r. S. Lewis of Chicago Is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Harry Heffrin who is
boarding with Mrs. P. A. Eubank.
Mr. j. II. Mohns spent today with his
friend, Rev. ]. w. Orr.
Miss Mary Jones of Decatur is tibet
guest of her friend, Miss Mayme Black
we'll. at Mrs ]. II. Longcrer's on Ave-
nue. c..
Miss Virginia Booth is indlsposed to-
day and unable to attend to her school
duties.
Mrs D. b. Bird left for Monticello,
Fla, this afternoon, having received a
message that her mother is quite sick.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
BIRMINGHAM BAR.
Meeting VIII Be Held at 10 O'Clock in
City Court.

The committee appointed by the chair
man, John H. Miller, at a meeting of the
Birmingham Bar association held last
Saturday will report this morning at
10 o'clock in the second division of the
city court
The committee was intrusted with the
selection of candidate for federal judge.
who would receive the endorsement of
the Birmingham bar.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
NEW CORPORATION.
Southern Art Glass Co. Starts With
Capital of $4,000.

Articles of Incorporation were filed In
the office of the judge of probate yester-
day by the Southern Art Glass company.
having a capital stock of $4,000, divided
into $50 shares of 800 each.
The petition sets forth the purpose of
the corporation as being the manufacture
and sale of stained glass, pavement lights,
etc, and the principal place of business
being in Birmingham. The encorporators'
names and addresses are Alvah Lewis
Birmingham; John B. Oates, Birming-
ham; Ethel F. Jones. Birmingham, and
the officers are Alvah Lewis, president.
John B. Oates, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
Bad Mississippi Nearo.

Sam Jones, who is said to have several
aliases, became jealous over the attention
that another employee at the blast fur
mace, where he was also employed, was
paying to a dusl1y damsel in the furnace
quarters and took couple of shots at
him with a No. 80 special Smith & Wes-
son. One shot penetrated the negroes
left lung and the other took effect in the
fleshy part of his leg, but 1t is thought
that neither will prove fatal. After the
shooting the aggressor made his escape,
and. although chased for several hours
with Sheriff Higdon's bloodhounds, has
not yet been apprehended.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16

ers OF this stock are accepting the 70
cents per share, for the remainder of
their original contribution will be bal
aneed in the per cent interest which
they have drawn for several years.
The club is eager to provide money with
which to retire the outstanding stock, and
sun further reduce the interest rate ON Its
mortgage loan. The directors of the club
are anxious to re-invest the securities on
more advantageous basis. Letters to the
stockholders were sent out yesterday
morning, and are signed by John Z.
Fletcher, president, and the membership
of the board of governors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
Mrs. wlnsIow's SOOTHING syruu.

The best remedy for DIARRHOEA Sold
by druggists in every part of the world.
Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows
Soothing syrup and take no other kind
Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS OF MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SOOTHS the
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYs
all Pain. CURES WIND collie. and Is
twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
DROPS DEAD IN HARTsELLE.
A. S. Hayes Had Just Talked to Wife
Over Long Distance Telephone.

A. S. Hayes, aged Al years, died sud-
denly yesterday morning at Hartselle,
Ala, from heart disease. He had just
called up his wife over the long distance
telephone and told her to expect him
home today Within fifteen minutes after
hanging up the receiver he dropped dead.
His family live at AIS Fifth avenue,
south, in Avondale, and he leaves a wife
and children The remains were brought
to Birmingham and taken in charge by
Shaw 81 Son. Funeral arrangements have
not yet been made.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
T.. +. West Making improvements.

Mr.. r. F.. West, the progressive and up
to-date shote and furnishing goods man.
has grown tired of the poor lights that
are being furnished and is having in
stalled a complete new set of fixtures so
that he can be Independent of electricity
or gas. He became interested some time
ago in hydro-carbon lighting, and is going
to use the Pitner lamps throughout his
store
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
TalIsdega Defeats Gadsden.

In a hotly contested game between Tai
ladega Y NJ. c. A. and Gadsden Y M. c.
A. basketball teams, the Talladega team
defeated Gadsden by score of 20 TO l6.
Gadsden put up a good game against
TaIladega, although outweighed twenty
pounds TO the man.
The game was started by the sponsors,
Miss Mary Kirby McAlplne for Talladega
and Miss Carrie Brooks for Gadsden, try
ing 20 put the ball in the basket. Miss
McAlpine succeeded in doing so first and
her success followed her team through
out the game
The line up was as follows;
,rn11adepa Position. Gadsden
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
Standard Oil Dividend.

New York, February 15.-Directors of
the Standard Oil company today declared
a quartely dividend of SIS share. This
compared with a dividend of the same
amount In the corresponding quarter last
year and with $40 per share three months
ago.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
Funeral of Alfred Walter.

Baltimore, February 15.-The body of
Alfred Walter, president of the Seaboard
Air Line railway, who died Tuesday in
New York, was brought to Baltimore to-
day and inferred in Greenmount ceme-
terry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
Negroes Rearrested.

Governor" johnson, Peg Crump and
Frazier Berry, three negroes who were
convicted in the police court sometime
ago for wholesale whisky stealing, were
rearrested today on state warrants, their
sentence in the police court having ex-
pired. All three were sent to jail in de-
fault of bond and will be tried at the
next term of the county, court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
Neuroes Fiuht.

A fierce fight took place between ne
gro man and woman on the river bridge
this morning The woman fought like
tigeress. Both seemed to be under the
influence of whisky.
The battle waged for five minutes and
the woman came very near knocking the
man from the bridge to the river below
Some other negroes came to the man s
rescue and held the woman until he could
get loose. He made off as fast as his
legs could carry him, but was badly
bruised and scratched
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
BUYING UP STOCK.
Athletic Club Is Paying Stockholders
20 Cents Per Share.

ing the stockholders 20 cents per share
for their stock. The majority of the hold
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
Bush Resigns.

7. G. Bush, Jr., today severed his con-
nection with the Alabama Consolidated
Coal and Iron company, with which he
has been associated for some years. His
ignation came as surprise in this
~, but it is understood that 1t was ten
cred sometime ago, but only went In
fleet today, when the first public a
houncement was made.
Mr. Bush is succeeded as general SUI
erintendent of the local properties b
Henry Heffrin, who has been In the cit
for the past month familiarizlng himsel
with the plants and getting acquainte,
with the employees. Mr. Bush has not
announced his future plans.
Machinery Arrives.
The last shipment of machinery for
the Alabama City, Gadsden and Alfalfa
Street Railway companys power plant
arrived yesterday and is being placed in
position.
The machinery already installed has
been carefully tested and is being gotten
in shape to operate within a few days.
The citizens have been put to great in
convenience the past several weeks, and
candles and lamps have been in great
demand.
1t Is stated that the new plant will
be the equal of anything in the south,
and an abundant supply of light will
be furnished. besides electricity for run
ming machinery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
NM Alahama City. Gadsden and Alfalfa

The Alabama CITY, Gadsden and AttaIIa
Street Railway company has awarded
contract to Atlanta parties to build
pumping station on the river and 5000
pipe line from the pumping house to
the power house on Sixth street. This
will give the company an Independent
water supply for its boilers and ice plant.
The construction is to be of reinformed
concrete
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
(Adyertisement.1

Morson is the peoples can
didate. They are going to vote
for him on the 18th.
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Treasurer's Report.

County Treasurer l.. L. Herzberg rem
dered his semi-annual report of the coun-
tvs finances to Probate Judge J. W.
Penn today for a period of six months.
ending February l.
The report shows the county to be in
good condition, and every department
shows surplus of funds on hand over
expenditures Following Is the amount
to the credit of the several funds
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16
This!
Workingr

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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-02-16

Total -. -. -. -. ...$lf,Jzo. oil
This amount does not includue $4,000 due
the county on February from the license
fund, which really brings the cash bal
ance up to $25, 325.5t
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-09-19
Where They play Today.
Stnnding of thc Clmhs-
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Washington 2: Boston |.
Detroit =; Chicago 3.
Detroit 3: Chicago ..
Philadelphia-New York. rain.
Cleveland 2: St. Louis o.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-09-19
BEWARE OF OINTNiENTS FOR
CATARRH THAT CONTAIN
MERCURY.

AS mercury will surely destroy the
ense OF smell and completely de-
range the whole system when en-
ering it through the mucous sur
aces. Such articles should never be
lsed except on prescriptions from
equitable physicians, as the damage
hey will do is ten fold to the good
on can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
y +. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. o..
contains no mercury, and is taken
Internally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally and made in
Toledo, Ohio, by r. j. Cheney e.
Co. Testimonials free.
ier bottle.
Take Halls Family pills for con
tipation.
Sold by Druggists. Price. 75c
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-09-19

this great play. have found the ex-
hibition only moving picture show.
and hence were disappointed. and
many OF the less Informed have gone
away with the impression that this
disappointing swindlr was the orig
inal Holy City. This is a grave mis-
take and great injustice TO one
OF the finest plays ever written. The
Holy City IL powerful drama. in
four acts. presented with cast OF
excellent actors wearing the most
elaborate aud beautiful costumes
and presenting the great play with
"a full equipment of splendid scene
ry. II is not a steropticon or magic
lantern show, but fine playa
drama, given on a regular theater
stage. with all the characters played
by living men and women.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-09-19
JUNKETING
COMMITTEE
TO BEGIN WITH THE PENITEN.
TIARY.

Charleston, Sept. 1.-THE Junk
citing committee" appointed by the
last legislature was here in confer
ence with the board OF public works
this week and were given an appro-
priation OF $1,000. or as much
thereof as may be needed. 10 be-
gin their work. They will soon be-
gin their tour OF the various insti-
tutions and will be accompanied by
John T. Harris as the official stem
ographer and clerk. 1t is not be-
lieved that the committee will COM
Dlete their work on a single tour or
all at one time and there is no tell
ing how long the committee may be
engaged at the task assigned them
by the joint resolution. Some OF
the gravest charges were filed
against the warden of the penitenti-
airy and this institution will likely
be one OF the first TO be visited. II
is not expected that all the state in
stitutiOns will be visited unless
chafsos are filed and demands for
an investigation made. and this is
not considered probable. The con-
census of opinion is that there has
been little or no ground for the in
vestigation and that the charges are
simply the outgrowth Of some pet
ty grievances, fancied or otherwise.
Of some one or parties, seeking to
stir up some strife
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-09-19
MODERN WOODMEN
or AMERICA

The Modern Woodmen Of America
held their class adoption at Sohn
Hall last night. Besides the large
class 10 be passed. there were pres
ent some IS members OF the order
in good standing.
After the serious business of the
meeting refreshments were served.
w ~ Doak. venerable counsel Of
the order, also addressed the as
sembled Woodmen, the meeting ad-
journing in the small hours after a
most successful session.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-09-19
COUNTERFEITERS

II is the misfortune Of any great
success, that INSCRIPTIONS persons
attempt to trade on its reputation.
Such is the case with The Holy City.
Certain moving picture operators. in
various parts OF the country have
been presenting pictures OF the Pas
sion Play and deceiving the public
by advertising it as The Holy City.
Thus the public, expecting to see
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-09-19

This is an ailment for which
shamberlain's pain Balm has proven
specially valuable I'm almost every
Instance b. affords prompt and per-
mancnt relief Mr. Luke LeGranee.
OF Orange Mich. says Of &c. After
using a plaster and other remedies
for three weeks for a bad lame back.
] purchased a bottle Of Chamber
lain's Pain Balm and two appllca-
lions effected a cure" For sale by
The White Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-09-19
BASEBALL
VIRGINIA STATE LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

Roanoke 2; Portsmouth /.
Richmond C. Norfolk 2.
Richmond o; Norfolk 1.
Lynchburg /; Danville >.
Where They Play Today.
LynchbuTg at Roanoke.
Richmond at Danville.
Portsmouth al Norfolk.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-09-19
LEARN TO DANCE.

Class for lady and gentlemen be.
1nners meet every Monday and
Thursday night. Term 10 lessons.
Tuition, $500. Don't put 1t on. but
start the next lesson. You caa learn
dance II you can walk. Satisfac-
ion guaranteed.
PROF. MOTIFS DANCING ACADEMY
Sohn Building.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-09-19

Seats were put on sale at the
White Pharmacy this morning at 10
o'clock for the Holy City, which will
make its first appearance in this city
on Monday night.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1907-09-19
How They Stand.

Miss Pearl Bryan, of Lincoln
Neb., daughter Of William Jennings
Bryan. passed through the city on
No. 3S en- route to Hollins to enter
school