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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
Ladies Oppose Park Site.

A good many of the ladies in Besse- mer are very much opposed to the idel of erecting that school building in the city park and some of them have eX- pressed their opinions in no uncertaif terms One of the most prominent ladies in the city stated this afternoon that she tn ought the city, at least should be able to get site somewhere else, and she also tn ought that the park should be kept as it is at the present time.
 There has been a good deal of dis cussion in the city today with regard to the recommendat that the com mittee appointed expects to put before the council at it's next meeting.
 It is understood that several of the ladies will take around petition to- morrow and see if they cannot get enough signatures on it to present tc the council and ask them not to con slider the matter of using the park fo' school purposes.
 One lady stated today that she be lieved that the city should at least al low the children one play ground, anc especially so since the park is so cen trally located and the pleasure afforded to the number of children who go there is certainly very great.
 The outcome of this matter Will b' awaited with interest. as it is believed that a good many of the ladies vii make a hard fight to keep the board from having the building erected or the park site.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
SCRIP DIVIDENDS
 ARE NOT ALLOWED New York ublic Service Cem- mission Makes Decision AGAINST ERIE COMPANY Such Evidence of Indebtedness Must Be For Properties Acquired Or For
 Actual Improvements Made
 Or To Be Made.
AGAINST ERIE COMPANY

Albany N. Y, March 1.-The public service commission has decided that script dividends cannot be authorized under the public service commission's S law and has denied the application of the Erie Railroad company for author- ity from the commission to issue such dividends upon its first and second pre- ferred stock.
 The board of directors of the Erie company on the 2sth day of August. 1907, declared dividend of per cent. upon it's preferred stock, payable Oc- tober l, 1907, and a. dividend of 4 per cent. upon its second preferred stock. payable November 1, 1907. It furthe., determined to issue interest bearing dividend warrants evidencing the right of the stockholders to the dividends SD declared, subject to the approval of the public service commission.
 Chairman Stevens, in his opinion, says:
 Assuming that the dividends de- 2 clared would have been lawful prior to July 1, 1907, the inquiry is as to the proper construction of section 55 of the public service commission law whicl. provides for the Issuing of stocks, bonds, notes or other evidences of in- debtedness payable at periods of more than 12 months, which provides d railroad corporation organized or ex : isting or by virtue of the laws of the state of New York, may issue stock }, notes. bonds or other evidences of in- debtedness payable at periods of moro than 12 months after the date thereof. when necessary for CD the acquisition of property, CD the construction com pletion extension or improvement of its facilities, or t3) for the improve ment or maintenance of it's service, or t4) for the discharge or lawful re- funding of Its obligations, provided and been secured from the proper commits soin an order authorizing such issue and amount thereof, and stating that in the opinion of the commission the uso of the capital to be secured by the issue of such stocks, bonds. notes ol' other evidences of Indebtedness is req : sonably required for the said purposes of the corporation"
 When any one of the conditions If the statute cannot be compiled with ir a given case the commission has 10 authority to issue an order auth orizing the desired issue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
FORECAST OF THE NEWS
 FOR THE COMING WEEK

cally all branches of organized rall"ay labor and negotiations are in progress between the companies concerned, and the employees.
 The first test case against that sec tion of the rate rate which prohibits railways from giving transportation In ex- change for advertising is scheduled to be- gin in Chicago on Monday. The case Is that of the government against the Chicago. Indianapolis and Louisville rail way. The case is felt to involve the whole principles of the law in question and will be watched with keen interest.
 The long deferred meeting of the stock holders of the Illinois Central railroad Tor the control of which E. H. Hartman ana Stuyvesant Fish have waged contest both in and out of the courts, is scheduled to be held in Chicago on Monday,
 On Monday will begin the trial Of Kay mond Hitchcock, the actor under lndict- lnent on charges brought by young girls.
 The South Carolina legislature Will re- convene on Tuesday to elect a successor to the late Senator Latimer. Tn the out of door world, chief inter est will center in the Ormond-Daytonla beach automobile races which will pe- gin Monday.
 Tuesday at Los Angeles Brltt ana Nel- son will meet in a ten-round bout.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02

Political activity will be further quick end during the week by number or state conventions. Probably the Ohio repupll- can convention at Columbus and the Ne braska state democratic convention at Omaha. on Thursday, will be the greatest national interests as politicians. believe the delegates to be put forth by the home states of Taft and Bryan Will, to some extent, foreshadow the party plat form desired by the two candidates. The Kansas republican state convention Will meet at Topeka on Wednesday and the Louisiana republican state convention on the same day.
 Secretary Taft will deliver numper or addresses during the week, speaking on Monday at Springfield and Fltchoug' Mass, and on Tuesday evening at Boston. Governor Hughes will be the guest at a dollar dinner at Poughkeepsie on Sat urday. MT. Bryan will attend the Omaha convention and will therefore, make no outside speeches this week.
 Important developments are anticipated in the disputes arising from the wage re- ductions as effective in March by num- Der of railways. These anect practi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
RAILROAD CHANGES.
Sweeping Official Changes Announced
 In St. Louis.

St. Louis, March 1.-(Special) = Sweeping official changes were an- nounced at the Missouri Pacific-Iron Mountain railway headquarters here yesterday.
 Passenger Traffic Manager Stone of the Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain system announced the abolition of the travelling passenger agency at Kansas City, and the office of assistant Pas senger agent at Memphis Tenn. c. E. Rountree, travelling passenger agenr is appointed city ticket agent at Mem phis, Tenn, vice H. D. Wilson; C. H. Rohrer former district passenger agent at Joplin, Mo-, is appointed passenger and ticket agent there.
 Freight Traffic Manager F'lippen Of the Missouri Pacific also announced the following official changes:
 A. R. Malcolm appointed general agent at Milwaukee, vice l.. D. Knowles resigned c. H. Jackson, act ing commercial agent at Memphis, vice c. McD. Adams, resigned; Traveling Freight Agent Meyers, temporary com mercial agent at Cincinnati, vice J. c. Foster resigned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
SONS WILL CHOOSE
 REUNION SPONSOR
NEW MEMBERS ENROLLED AT MEETING OF CAMP CLAYTON HELD YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. SEVERAL FEATURES.

Camp Clayton, United Sons of Confed- crate Veterans, at it's meeting Sunday afternoon, took steps towards the election of sponsor for the camp, an event which will be made the chief business at the first meeting to be held in April. Meanwhile at the two remaining meet ings to be held this month nominations will be made by members of the camp. Several names are understood to be ready for presentation, and it is expected that the election will arouse keen local inter- est The sponsor will have the appoint ment of her two maids of honor.
 The meeting of the camp was held in the Commercial club rooms and was well attended. A number. of new members were elected and the announcement was made that there are still others eager to be placed upon the waiting list
 committee appointed to confer with the Daughters of the Confectionery and the Children of the Confederacy here with reference to a Confederate flag, formed uf children, to be placed at some place along the line of march of the grand parade, the children to sng southern songs While the veterans pass in review. The camp enthusiastically irdorsed the project and details for It will be worked out at an early date.
 A committes composed of w. E. Hay, W. J. McCarty and L. w. Wright was named to take up the matter of the pro- posed uniformed organization A resolu- ton asking that the executive committee furnish the Sons of Veterans, in writing, a detailed account of the exact work the Sons are to perform in the reunion was adopted As matters at present stand the Sons will have charge of most of the strictly social part of the reunion, in- cluding the sponsors ball, which will be upon most elaborate scale. Admission to this, which will be exclusively by tick ct, will be confined strictly to the spon- sors, their maids and to limited few who will be provided with tickets by the general reunion committee, Camp Clayton or the visiting chiefs of the different de- partments.
 A resolution for the camp to meet every Sunday. instead of every other Sunday, after April 1 was adopted.
 The following were the new members enrolled: J. l.. Yancey, M. P Messen, Richard F. Johnston, A. s. J. Hart, Percy Clark, M. D. Smith. George Whitfield Joe Kelly, Alber De Funiack, l.. w. Wright, B. H. Cooper, J. w. Newborn, John C.. Rushing, H. P. Burruss, J. H. Conley, w. J. McCarty, w. c. Martin, c. B.. Stamps, J. s. Towles, D. E. McLendon, J. T. McCarty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Albert E. Ouden.

The funeral services over the re- mains of Albert E. Ogden, who died at St. Vincent's hospital Saturday morning, will be conducted from the late residence of the deceased, 5S30 Third avenue north, Woodlawn, this afternoon at 800 o'clock. The inter- ment will be made in Woodlawn ceme- tery.
 The following will act as pall-bear- ers E. H. Colley, Sam Jeff, T. J. Jones, J. T. Rhodes. George W. Jones and N. w. Proctor. Honorary-Will Carnes, John Carnes R. F. Pritchard, J. P. Couch, w. J. Bell, A. c. Jernigan, Dr. I I. Jackson, Dr. J. l.. Hedleston, Jesse W. Brown, B. F. Tyler, W. H. Jones, Jr., Fred Brucker, J. T. Mitchell Sam Stewart Charles Pfeister, G. G. La nier, E. A. Watson, Robert Moore, Mir. Christon, John S. Kennedy, Harry Col man and P. E. Daniels
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
NO PREPARATION
 FOR M. &O ARRIVAL
IT IS EXPECTED TO COME INTO
 BIRMINGHAM SIMULTANEOUSL WITH THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL. COApMAN IN CITY YESTERDAY.

In spite of the announcement last week of Col. E. l.. Russell, vice president ol the Mobile and Ohio, to the effect that that road would effect an entrance into Birmingham within two weeks no prepar- ations for the coming of the Mobile and Ohio this week have been made.
 C. P Jackson, general agent Of the Mobile and Ohio in Birmingham, stated last night that the Mobile and Ohio has contract to enter Birmingham simul- taneously with the Illinois Central. The Illinois Central is expected to enter the Terminal station'i in April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02

Council Bluffs, la, March 1.-(special J. Firing of fife nun in convent, Lit tie Sister Geneva, who 10 years ago was Miss Lizzie M. Weleh of Chicago, but whe has beea sister of charity in St. Ser nards In this city, escaped from the in- sdtutlon Thursday night, and Friday was married in Omaha to Mir Raymond Dye of St. Joseph. Mo-, whom she had met while Ne was employed as. an attendant at the hospital in connection with the con- vent. The sister Is 20 years old and has been a nun for 10 years, according to her story.
 Arrangements for their flight were made for Thursday night. At midnight Dye waited beneath the walls of the convent and soon Sister Geneva slipped down.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
YOUNG MAN FINDS WIFE
 BEHIND CONVENT WALLS

stairs, barefooted. with her shoes in her hands, but Dyes signal had been heard, and before he could join the escaping nun an alarm Tn the convent was raised and two pistol bullets came in the direc- tien of the waiting lover. According to Dyes story he was cernered and captured and taken into the convent, where he was held until he told where Sister Geneva had gone. Then he was taken to the hotel aud was exchanged for the young nun, whe was taken back to St. Bernard while the man was freed. This exchange was made about o'clock Friday morning.
 Att a. m Dye was back at the institu- ton with a writ of habeas corpus, he says, and backed by those papers secured possession of Sister Geneva. Then the two went over to Omaha, secured license and were married.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
Manager Coapman Here.

E. H. Coapman manager of the north- ern and eastern districts of the Southern, with headquarters in Washington, spent yesterday in the city registered at the Hotel Hillman
 Since the resignation of M. NJ. Richey, former manager of the southern and middle districts, MT. Coapman has, in con nection with his other duties, been in charge of this territory. His connection with the southern and middle districts has been the occasion of his coming to Birmingham quite frequently during the last two months.
 MT. Coapman will remain here today, looking over the company's lines and other property in the district. He re- ports business picking up all along the line, and gradually resuming the normal. He attributes this fact to the resumption of operation of the furnaces and other industrial plants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
TEN THOUSAND MOURNERS
 VIEW BODY OF FATHER LEO

There was no untoward demonstrations.
 Because of failing health Father Leo was transferred last September to Den yer where at the chancel rail of St Eliz- abeth's church last Sunday he was shot and killed by the avowed anarchist known as Guieseppi Alia.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow morning when solemn requiem mass will be sung by the Rev. Father Edward Blecke, assisted by the 40 or more monks and lay brothers in St Bonaventure 5 mana stary. Bishop John J. O'Connor oi the Roman Catholic diocese of New York and number of other high dignitaries will be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02

Paterson, N. J., March lien thousand persons today looked upon the face of Father Leo Heinrichs at St. Bonaventures monastary, in which the murdered priest was for years the pastor.
 The body lay in state from noon until Il o'clock tonight, and during the nine hours an unbroken procession of mourners passed the bier. So great was the throng that a detail of 50 police. was secured to maintain the formations of two lines that extended for blocks.
 Through a succession of snow. sleet and rain storms outside the parshoners stood for hours patiently waiting their turns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
- - Meetinu Is Dispersed.

Rochester, iJ.f Y, March 1.-Because they were susnscted of having anarchistic tendencies and of fomenting disorder about 50 Ita ians who arranged for a meeting in chmmemoration of the death of Gordano Bruno, burned to death as a heretic in Rome in 1600 were dispersed by the poicd, this afternoon. An Italian lawyer front New York, Matto Teresi, who was toL address the meeting, made some protest against the action of the police, but tie meeting dispersed without disorder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
PeopIe Greatly Excited.

Tenhrian, March 1.-The people here are greatly excited over the bomb ex- plosion and attempt on the life of the Shah The Shah's guard practically ran amuck in the streets after the at tempt, shooting indiscrimfnately. There are now 42 persons in the hospitals as a result of tn he>explosion and the shoot- ing by the soldiers. No clue has been found as to who is responsible for the throwing of the bomb.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
Moses Marx.

News of the death of Moses Marx at his home in Uniontown was received in Bir- mingham yesterday with regret. The de- ceased was well known in Birmingham, and had many friends here. He was the father of Julius Marx of this city. Tho funeral will take place at Uniontown to- morrow. Among the relatives in Birming- ham who will attend the funeral are Julius Marx, MT. and Mrs. Morris K. Erdreich, Max Singer and Miss Alice Marx of New York, who has been visit ing relatives here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
Geneva Marie Eubank.

Geneva Marie Eubank, the infant daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Eubank, died yesterday morning at 6 o'clock at the family residence at Bessemer. The funeral services over the remains will be conducted from the residenc this morning at 10 o'clock Tn interment will be made in the Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
Please, Don't Come.

vienna. March 1.-The Austrian-Hun- garian government has sent circular to all the foreign representatives to inform the courts to which they are accredited that the Emperor begs the foreign princes who propose to make consratulatory visit to Vienna on the occasion of the Enperors jubilee the 6Gth year of his reign, to kindly abstain from doing so. It is explained that the Emperors phy- sicians strongly advised this step. King Edward and Emperor William are ex- pected to visit, however.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
McCuen,s Resiunation.

The resignation of J. P. McCuen, super intendent of motor power of the Ala bama Great Southern, was effective yes terday morning.
 No announcement was made yesterday as to who would succeed MT. McCuen. Rumor has it that Superintendent Evens of Birmingham will get the plum, but there has been no confirmation of that rumor.
 Yesterday, the date of Mr. McCuen' s resignation, was the 26th anniversary ot his taking service with the Alabama Great Southern. He has served the road in ver- ous capacities, and was highly regarded by the officials of the company. He has retired to enter no other service, but states that his long service warrants him in taking a vacation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
pr. Akcd Improves.

New York; March 1.-After a brief re- ti.ement because of illness, Dr. Charles F. Aked, pastor of the Fifth Avenue Bap- tist church, again occupied his pulpit to- day and preached to large congrega- tion,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
Ensley Land Company.

EnsTey LdHu Oofhpdhy.
 The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Ensley Land company will be held at the office of the com pany, Ensley, Jefferson county Ala bama, on Tuesday, the 17th day of March. 1908, at 10:00 o'clock a. m., for the election of seven directors, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meet ing The stock transfer books will be closed on Friday March 6, 1908, at 3 o'clock D. m. and reopened on Wednes- day, March IT, 1908, at 10 o'clock a. m
 l.. T. BEECHER,
 2-21- Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02

Age Herald: Drs. Dozier DoAiei long standing record and approved aoiil- ties entitle them to the proud distinction of standing at the head of their proles- sion.
 The Birmingham Ledger: DTS. Dog Ter and Dozicr are without doubt the best known specialists in the South, and their fame is due entirely to their great skill.
 The Birmingham News: This firm (Drs. Dozier & Dozier) has been doing business in Birmingham continuously for a number of years and they have vet to be accused of having dealt un- fairly with patient in any way what soever. They are both gentlemen of the highest type and carry their honor and gentlemanliness into their business.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation Drs. Do-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY, Specialist Private Diseases.

1 guarantee you a cure and give you reference with permission. to First Nat'i Bank, Jefferson County Savings Bank and the Comm ercial State Bank, as to my responsibility.
 1908 First Na- tional Bank; of- flee hours S:S0 a. m. to 6 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02

zer & Dozier have already acquired in l the line of their profession, but we know l them to be brother Odd Fellows and can 1 be relied upon to carry out every promise they make to those needing their services. Mountain Home: The press of Birming- ham and all over Alabama speak in the Highest terms of Drs Dozier X Dozier as physicians surgeons and gentlemen, and we have no hesitancy in recom- mending them to our patrons.
 Meridian Star: Drs. Dozier & Dozier of Birmingham are the most worthy and distinguished physicians in their line of .,-actice in the state of Alabama.
 Masonic Guide; Drs Dozier & Dozier come from q family of prominent physl-
 clans and with their large exper- fence in the profession can be relied on
 to treat disease in a most successful
 manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
f. T. snaw & Son. undertaksrA

Green Undertaking Co.,. Wallace c. Johns. Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02
DRs. DOZIER & DOZIER'S

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 Hemorrhoids, Varicocele, Hernia and Venerinl Diseases of every name, i. nature, form and character, are also treated and a legal GUARANTEE OF CURE WILL BE GIVEN IN EVERY CASE | Our equipment, consisting of we'll kept Prescription Department, X-Ray, Violet Ray. Static and Galvano-Fara- | die apparatus, Super Heated Air, Il Electric Light Cabinet, Eureka Nebu- II lizer and Ozone Inhalations for nose, \ throat and lungs and a thoroughly II equipped Surgical Department, modern | and up- date in every particular, give uus prestige over all competitors in Alabama in our special line of prac- l. tice.
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 II Terms liberal and confidence held Hinyiolate. Office hours 8 am. to pm. HSundays, am. to l pm.
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 FROM THE PRESS The Birmingham Ledger: The Drs NDozierl are without doubt the best {known specialists in the South and 1their fame is due entirely to their Hgreat skill.
 The Birmingham News: Both Drs. No. T. and Byron Dozier are reliable land experienced physicians and sur uEeQns who deserve the great success
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-02

Go to Two Friends Cafe for special 10c lunch for ladies and gentlemen.
 CARAVELLA & COLOSIA
 1922 First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-06-13
JUDGE JOHN V. WRIGHT DEAD.
Aged Tennessean Ends Long and Bril-
 liant Career.

Washington, June 12.-John Vines Wright, the oldest living ex-member of Congress, died today at his home in this city Although nearly so years old he had been regularly at his desk in the general land office until two months ago, when he had a stroke of paralysis.
 Judge Wright was born in McNaily county, Tennessee, in 1928 and was edu- cated in Louisville. He was admitted to the bar in 1852 and was elected to Congress in 1854, serving in the memorable sessions preceding the civil war. He resigned when the state of Tennessee seeded in 1861 and served in the army until he was elected a member of the Confederate Con- gross.
 While colonel of the Thirteenth Tennes- see regiment Judge Wright had his horse shot from under him at the battle of Bel mont.
 After the war Colonel Wright served as chancellor and judge of the supreme court of Tennessee. During Cleveand's first of the northwest Indian commission. In 1SS9 he was a candidate for governor of Tennessee, but was defeated.
 Judge Wright is survived by his wife and five daughters.
 Gen. Marcus J. Wright, a brother. is chief of the Confederate records division of the war department. The funeral will be held in this city on Sunday.