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The age-herald., 1898-03-03
GETTING READY ID START
Southern League MagnateS Will
 Meet Here Sunday.
TO ARRANGE THE SCHEDULE
For the Season of '98-Birmingham's Team Will Be Gotten Together in Short Or
 der-C. PettysWants Trial.

A meeting of the Southern league mag mates will be held at the Morris hotel in this city next Sunday.
 All the cities in the circuit will be rep resented. Robert Baugh and J. B. Me- Clary will look after Birmlngham's inter- est at the meeting. Secretary and Treas urer Allan L. Eaton is now at Natchez, Miss, from whence he leaves today for Vicksburg, where he will spend several days. He will not return to Birmingham in time for the meeting
 At the conference Sunday schedule will probably be arranged and all the prelimi- nary matters incident to the beginning of the season attended to.
 Several men for the local club have been signed and their names, positions and re- cords will be published upon MT. Eaton s return. are nearly all completed Mobile has sign- ed all the players needed, and on paper looks exceedingly strong. Savannah also has indications of being near the top when the season is at an end. As soon as MT. Eaton returns Manager Haller will be asked to report at once and get the team together for preliminary prac- tice.
 Charlie Petty, who was Birmingham S star pitcher for several seasons, is in the city and has asked for a trial with the local club. Petty says that he Is better pitcher than ever, and only wants a chance to demonstrate it. The general opinion is that Petty is ''has been," and that his arm has given out. It is not likely that he will play ball in Birmingham this year He is now working at the rolling mill. Oscar Streit has signed with Columbus O., and expects to pitch winning ball for the Western league senators. If young Streit is given half chance he will be one of the stars of the National league in a few more years.
 Jim Leighton a local catcher, has sign ed with Oil City, Pa., and will report for practice about April 1.
 Ardis Smith, Birmingham boy, who signed with Charleston, has asked that his contract be returned and his request will most likely be complied with. Some diff ference arose between Smith and the Charleston club, and he asked for his req lease.
 The ball park is in comparatively good condition at present, and only little work will be required to put 1t in first-class shape
The age-herald., 1898-03-03
AN OLD LADY FOUND DEAO
In the Toilet Room at the Union
 Depot. EN ROUTE TO MISSISSIPPI Arrived on the Southern Train From Atlanta Tues day Night Supposed to Be Missouri
 Beckham of Heath Springs, s. C.

Yesterday morning about 3:35 o'clock an aged white woman was found dead on a table in the toilet attached to the ladies waiting room at the Union passenger sta- ton.
 The discovery was made by several la dies who noticed the old lady lying on the table apparently asleep. Their sympathies were aroused and they undertook to awaken her from uncomfortable a po- sition. The attempt to awaken her proved futile, and on turning her over 1t was discovered that she was dead
 Assistant Station Master Powers, who is on duty at night, was at once summoned, and immediately telephoned for the War ner-Smiley company ambulance. mes- senger was sent for Coroner Burkhalter, who arrived in a short while and began an investigation. From MT. Powers he learned that the woman had arrived in the city on the Southern train from Atlanta at 10:10 D. n., and at once went to the waiting room. MT. Powers inquired her destination and was told that she intended taking the Southern train for West Point. Miss, yesterday morning, from which pace she would go to Thomastown, Miss. On account of the long wait the kind official suggested that she take room at some hotel and be called in time for the train, to which she replied that she would have to purchase a ticket after reaching West Point, and could not afford to go to ho- tel
 She remained in the waiting room and no particular notice was taken of her movements. It is thought she went into the toilet room about o'clock and that she died few minutes thereafter of heart failure.
 Among the effects found on her person nv,s7t H< E<xx dated at Heath Springs, s. C., signed by John M. Cauthon and made payable to Missouri Beclcham, ten months after date.
 This was the only thing that would fden- tify the woman, and 1t at once con- cluded that she was the person named in the note, since her ticket was purchased at Heath Springs, s. O., for West Point, Miss.
 The reunains were removed to the War ner-Smiley undertaking establishment and telegrams of inquiry sent to Heath Springs, s. C., and Thomaston, Miss, for information.
 It is thought that her home Is situated some miles in the Anterior form Heath Springs, and tine message would have to be sent from that podnit. Up to an early hour this morning no reply had been received.
 The old lady ds about 60 years of age and was neatly dressed. She had several packages, and was provided with a lunch some of which she is said ito have eaten while in the waiting room.
 It is thought that a reply will be re- ceived today directing what disposition to make of the remains.
The age-herald., 1898-03-03
HONOR ROLL
Of Henley School fer Fifth Scholastic Month,
 Sess n 1897-98.

Session 97-9S-Seventh Grade-Thomas Kelley. Charles Hcchstadter, Beatrice Mar GUS, Jeanette Bennett, Rebecca olim, Wal ter Mccoy. Rosa Spiro, Sadie Marlen, Ches- ter Sandman.
 Sixth Grade-Flossie Lazerus. Elenor Boisclair Adele Kohn, Jennie Vick, Gertie Veil, Angus Clisby, Merlin Herzfeld. Fifth Grade, Sr.-William Hardman Amelia E. Jacobs, Mary Campbell, Ida Me haffey, Julia Whatley Willie Parker, Hon. ora Mcknight.
 Fifth Grade, Jr-Fannie Cooley, Mary Mcknight. Mable Boyd, Simon Jones, Ed gar Thomas. Walter Heuser.
 Fourth Grade, Sr.-Ethel Lutz, Eva Band man, Florence Davidson, Lucy Truss Claire Lynch. Fannie Well, Annie Herman Irene Spiro, Evelyn Gluck, Beulah Winton Blanche Loveman, Mena Holzer.
 Fourth Grade, Jr.-Lena Sommerville. Third Grade, Sr.-Maggie Palmer, Ma. bel Wheelock
 Brown, Ellen Bulger, Pauline Ballard Lewe Smith. Irrna Levi, Virginia Henry, Edna Wald, Herbert Cobbs
 Second Grade, Sr.. "A."-Laura Mel Towers, Eugene McCreary, Meta Schwab Carrie Ruehle, Nettie McCrory, Carrie Jessie Hanby, Joe Saks, Corinne Som- mers Rose Rubel, Bennie Well, James Moore.
 Second Grade, Sr. "B. ."-Tessie Schwarz Gena May Snow. Mary Smith. Myrtle Mo Allister, Rosa Belle Hochstadter. Ethel Burger Pearl Brewer, Carl Mckinney. Second Grade, Jr.-Charles Jacobs, Joe Hill. Herbert Steiner. Letha Gambill, Susie White.
 First Grade. Sr.-Margaret Cameron, Charlie Moffat, Irma Blank, David Harri- son. Manine Kelly Carl Ensen, Clara Buff, Gabriel Marschal, Hugh Rumph Thomas Sheridan.
 First Grade. Jr-Katie~ Rivers, Grace Parker, Elizabeth Mcknight, Harde Whatley.
 o. A. BROWN,
 Principal
The age-herald., 1898-03-03
A DUAL AGENCY
Taken By Local Insurance Agent to Secure
 Big Policy, So 1t Is Said,-

Insurance circles received another small sized sensation yesterday when the rumor was heard that 1t was local company that had written the much talked of policy for the Birmingham Railway and Electric company at cut rate, and that a local agent had written it.
 It Is known that the street railway peo- pie got their policy written at a 50-cent rate, while the local rate is 75 cents, and there has been not little curiosity mani fested as to who was the fortunate com pany.
 The rumor as heard yesterday Is sub stantially as follows. A certain local agent offered to write the policy at 50-cent rate in a certain company. It appears that this agent was not the local agent of this com pany, it being represented by another agent. But in order to secure the policy the agent secured a dual agency from the company went to another city and wrote the policy. It was necessary for him to secure an agency, because under the laws of Alabama no one can write policy for a company unless he is the agent of that company. But according to the agreement of the local agents, no agent can take a dual agency, and so the affair is in pret- ty nuddle.
 The rumor also stated that charges had been preferred against the offending agent and the matter will be speedily investi- gated. Should.the report prove true 1t is said that some serious complications viii probably follow
The age-herald., 1898-03-03
ALBERT Or BELGIUM.
Col. Jun, b ute Explains the Princes Mission.
 For Study 0nly

London, March 2.-Prince Albert, Of Bel eium embarked for America today on the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Groose. at Southamp- ton. accompanied by Col. Jungblutte. pr Melis, his private physician, and two serv- ants.
 Col Jungblutte said the tour of the prince was more for study than pleasure. He expects to study the United States gov ernment methods, to visit the factories, mines and farms and to observe the peo- ple of the United States in their habits and their manner of living, all of which he added, could be useful in the princess fu- ture. The colonel said the prince had not given thought to the social phase of his trip, and had not decided whether he would or would not travel incognito.
The age-herald., 1898-03-03
MATTE SMYLEY \ HOSTAGE Negress MaSquerading in Mems Attire Creates Comment. SHE WAS LANDED IN JAIL Police Authorities of Pensacola, Fla, Seem Deeply Interested in Her-CIaims She
 Is Being Prosecuted
Special to The Age-Herald,

Montgomery, March 2.-Mattie Smiley, negress, of Caryville, Fla, is a hostage of the police authorities, being held to await developments. She has been masquerading in mans attire for the last day or two and creating no end of talk among her race The police officials at Pensacola seem especially worried over her. Matte departed from Pensacola yesterday a la Dr. Walker. with two bundles of wearing apparel under her arms. At Flomaton the woman crept back into the habilaments of her sphere, there- by arousing the suspicious of the conduc- tor on the train.
 He telegraphed ahead and when Hattie arrived here she met couple of patrolmen who found upon her $3O and gold watch. The jewelry was secreted in her shoe. She told a story of being persecuted by her father and claimed she was on her way to Birmingham. The police at Pensacola were notified of the capture, but have no knowl- edge of the woman. Here she Is considered a mystery. She says she honestly came by the money and watch.
 Adjutant General Mgon will probably to. day order an election for lieutenant colo nel and two majors in the Second regiment. This order will also include a similar one for the Third It Is understood Major w. J. Walden. of Uniontown, will be candl- date for the lieutenant colonelship, and In the event of success, of course, another vacancy will be created. Mir. c. A. La nier, of the Montgomery Greys, and Capt. Walker, of the Selma Guards, are grooming for the offices of majors.
The age-herald., 1898-03-03
IN THE COURTS.

Yesterday was a dull day in courts, little business being transacted.
 Tn the criminal court four cases against William Alley, charging grand larceny in connection with the alleged stealing of cows in Elyton some months ago, was passed. Charles Alley and Clint Hatha- way, who were arrested in connection with the same cases, entered pleas of guilty at the last term of the court and were sen tenced to terms at Pratt mines prison. The case against Marshal Wyatt, charged with assault with intent to fnur- der, was also passed w. K. Wheelock, young white man, was found not guilty of a charge of as- sault and battery and disturbing ladies. Wiheelock was arrested for fighting on an East Lake electric car. ~
 In the Criminal Court.
 In the first division of the city, court tho case of Dr. Robert Jones vs. Garner, Chi chester and Yancey was taken up A num- Der of cases were passed.
 Grand Jury ~
 The criminal grand jury in charge of As sistant Solicitor Hugh Morrow, is soill con tinuing its investigation. A large number of witnesses dlave been examined.
The age-herald., 1898-03-03
LIQUOR DEALERS WILL ACT To Take Steps to Secure Equita-
 bIe and Just Laws. A COMMITTEE APPOINTED
To Select Candidates for the Legislature favora- bIe to the Cause John Mcqueen En-.
 dorsed-New Members Elected.

The Wholesale and Retail Liquor Deal- ers' association of Jefferson county held large and enthusiastic meeting yesterday afternoon over Fritz saloon in Twentieth street and transacted some important busi- ness.
 The meeting was called to order by c. T. Rambo, president of the association.
 number of new members were elected from Pratt City and several applications were received.
 The candidacy of John Mcqueen for the legislature was endorsed by resolution and a committee of three appointed to re- port to the next meeting the five remain ing candidates to be voted for in the com- ing primaries.
 The association was organized for the purpose of protecting the rights of the liquor men under the laws of the state.
 we are In no wise political dictators,' said a prominent member of the associa- ton to an Age-Herald- reporter yesterday afternoon land have only organized to see that our rights are protected" . Heretofore we have taken no steps to investigate the position of candidates on the questions that concern us, but we have decided to do so this time, and only ask justice and equity"
 "There are some laws upon the statute books of the state that work a hardship upon the liquor dealer and while we have as yet taken no positive steps we shall use our influence to have them corrected"
 Perhaps the most unjust of these laws is the one that forbids the transfer of a liquor license to a successor. Under the present law should a man die who B en- gagged in the liquor business. unless his estate continues to conduct the business, the license is void, not being transferra- ble to a prospective purchaser.
 '"There are other laws which work to hn odxrar lfacy nf col a 1ny1p which might be noted the laws requiring saloons to be closed on certain holidays. We are required to pay heavy license and each day we are required to close increases the per centage of expenses on those days we are open.
 Such matters as these will receive our attention and we shall vote for such men who will use their efforts to right such defects with justice to ourselves and to the state."
The age-herald., 1898-03-03
MIR BRYAN'S GIFT.
Donates S250 to Establish Fund For the
 State University.
special to The Age-Herald.


 Tuscaloosa, March 2.-Probably the most interesting event connected with MT. Bry- ans visit to this state, certainly the most loosa, was in connection with his visit to the University of Alabama
 As stated in yesterdays dispatches, MT. Bryan made a visit to that institution and delivered one of his famous short. snappy speeches to the cadets on the cam pus. He was very much impressed with the university and it's influence in this state as educational factor. This morn ing he made President Powers propo- sition to donate fund of $250 to the uni versfty, the interest on which shall be ex- pended annually for the purchase of hand some gold and silver medals to be award ed annually as prizes to the student writ ing the best essay on "The Science of Government"
 This generous offer will undoubtedly be accepted, and it is equally certain that the fund will be added to and the $250 nucleus swelled to handsome fund.
 The special commission authorized by the last legislature to investigate the debt which it is claimed the state owes to the University of Alabama will meet in this city tomorrow. The commission will re- port it's investigation and findings to the next legislature for final action on the matter The claim is that $2.O000O0 worth of the property of that institution was ap- propriated by the state and the friends of the university now want at least a DOT ton of the money returned.
 The commission consists of Judge J. J. Mitchell, of Lauderdale, appointed by the governor; -Dr. E. A. Smith, selected by the alumni of the university. These two will select a third but, failing to agree. Judge Lackey. of East Alabama, was suggested last week by the board of trustees of the university.
The age-herald., 1898-03-03

mittee had been in consultation with committee from the police commisSion- ana that 1t was upanimously agreed thnh in view Of tho present financdaa condition or the city the police force could not be dn= creased. The report was concurred in.
 Chairman Gray, of the financial commit tee, asked permission to refer back to uhe report of the finance committee, and re- ported favoraibly on an appropriation or $3,0O0 to the board of education, Watn which to pay the teachers for the montn of March.
 He stated that he thought that this was the last appropriation for school purposes that the board would be called upon oo make during the present scholastic term, m The report was unanimously comcurTeo III.
 The police pay roll, which had not been reported in the current bill, was presented, carrying with it an additional appropraa- ton to pay extra men who were employed on the force during mardi gras. On mo- tfon, the report was concurred In ana the amount ordered paid.
 A number of petitions were presented which were referred to the proper commit tees.
 The miscellaneous committee reported fa- vorable upon the petition of George c. Kel- ly for a reduction of license. which was concurred in.
 Found Three ParIss.
 Chairman Williams, of the park commit- tee, reported that ne nau been lnlOtIutu OJ a prominent attorney of the city that a number of years ago certain land com panies had donated three park sites to the city. and that certain parties were now paying taxes upon them. He desired that the board take some action toward securing the city's rights. The matter was referred to the park committee for investigation.
 Alderman Altman called up his resolu- ton on the question of the city convicts. Alderman Moore moved that the matter lay over until the next meeting. Alderman Altman accepted an amendment that the question of the care of the convicts after March 31 be referred to the police and sani- tatlon committee, with the chairman of the judiciary committee added to report back to the next meeting of the board. number of citations against property l owners for Improvements were read by City Clerk Camp, and on motion, were made final.
 On motion of Alderman Drennen the board went into executive session, after which adjournment was taken.
 Aldermen Moone and Gray and City Att torney Lowe were appointed a comrnftitee of three at the executive sesison to visit Mobile ard work mp a sentiment in favor of the Birmingham amendment, which will again be presented at the next election. Thege gentlemen Ieave this morning with the Bryan party.
The age-herald., 1898-03-03

contribute s76O to the city treasury. or It's equivalent in work upon the streets.
 Charlie Jones' for taking posSesison of the property of another, was assessd H.50.
 Jack Jordan who gave an exhibition of his pugdistic powers came out of the ring with a $5 fine to his credit.
 Belle Greene, charged with disorderly conduct, proved to the satisfaction of the court that some other "colored" person was wanted, and was given her liberty.
 Jake Woods was bound over to await the action of the grand jury under a $500 bond for the larceny of a suit of clothes from the dwelling of Laura Bird.
 George Slaughter was fined 8 and costs for assault and battery upon the person of Jennie Slaughter.
 Several cases were passed untii today.
The age-herald., 1898-03-03
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WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Reported FavorabIy on BIIl Making Saline
 Pass Port of Entry.

Washington, March 2.-The house com mittee on ways and means today made favorable reports on a bill making Sabine Pass, Tex, port of entry.
 The Cromwell internal revenue bill, which has attracted great attention among distiling interests, was discussed at some length. The general opinion expressed was that the matter of outage and allow ance was inseparably connected with gen. erai internal revenne legislation, and thai it was not advisable to take up the mat. ter until the committee had been prepared to enter upon a general revision of thu internal revenue system. No action wa taken
The age-herald., 1898-03-03
ON A STRIKE.
Forty Miners Quit Work and Say No Others
 Shall Take Their Places.

Bedding, Cal, March 2.-Forty miners employed by the Lagrange Hydraulic Min- ing company, at Weaverville, Trinity coun- ty. have just gone on strike
 The company owns and operates the largest hydraulic mines in the state of California. They are located at Weaver vile and Junction City, fifty miles north west of this city. The entire property is under the management of William Rad ford. The strikers refuse to accept a cut in wages and say they will prevent any one from taking their places. Sheriff Burgess has been called on to protect the new hands and trouble is feared.
The age-herald., 1898-03-03
Gathering of Pythians
specIal to The Age-Herald,

Special to The Age-HeruIu.
 : Anmiston March 2-There will be a great Pythian gsthieqdng at the southern Feanale Seminary in this city tomorrow night. Addresses will be delivered by Grand Chancellor Bricken, of Luverne; /; Grand Prelate Wadsworth. of Birming- ham. and Past Gramf Chancellor Donahoo, of Talladega. The two Admission Kn1ghts of Pythias lodges will be out in full force and the general public is invited. Music will be furnished by the orchestra of the seminary composed of young lady pupils. dt-T i6EM-o; taoin hrdlu oin aoin oinnn
The age-herald., 1898-03-03
&2O.OO In Gold Given Away.

With every bottle of my famous J. Mar tin rye will give a ticket which will en- title the holder thereof to participate in a gift of $20 in gold, which I will award to the person holding the successful number. The $20 in gold will be given away on May g. and you had better begin to save your tickets. This famous rye is warranted to be six years old. The price is 75c per full quart Every bottle to be genuine must bear red guarantee label of Wm. Wise. with signature attached
 VIM. WISE. Phone 544 209-2l1 18th St.. 2-13-su-wed-fri-tf
The age-herald., 1898-03-03
For tl,a Gold FieIds

San Francisco. March 2-Over 400 miners left for the Copper river gold fields on the steamer Valencia yesterday. The vessel will stop at Seattle on her way up where she will take on more passengers. Many fthe men who went up on the Valencia came from the eastern states.
The age-herald., 1898-03-03
Declared on

Little Rock, Ark, March 2.-The hfteen- round glove contest between Kid Mccoy and Nick Burley scheduled to take place at 'Ho. Springs tomorrow. has been de- clared off on account of interference by the state authorities.
The age-herald., 1898-03-03
South Highland Democrats

The South Highlands Bin1etallic Demo- cratic Club will hold a meeting at Pro- lessor DuBose's academy. on Sixteenth street and Eleventh avenue, south on Fri day night at 8 o'clock. Delegates will be selected to attend the silver conference to be held on Saturday, March s.
The age-herald., 1898-03-03
Police Con (


Judge Feagin dealt out justice to few offenders yesterday, who faced him at the session of the inferior criminal court
 T. H. Balledonas, a Greek, was fined S5 for violating the sanitary laws, which he promptly paid.
 Arthur Hall, charged with lodterdng, will
The age-herald., 1898-03-03
Despondency Causes Suicide

Lexington, Ky. March 2.-Edward L. Price, aged AT. a prominent and wealthy business man. committed suicide today by shooting himself in the forehead. He was Respondent over i'll health.