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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-25
MORGAN WILL BE
In THE CAMPAIGN
Effort to Get Him at Opening in
Montgomery
JOHNSTON MAKES SIGNS
I MAKES SIGNS
When Asked if the Legislature Would
Repeal the Call He Pointed a
Finger Upward and Shrug-
ged His Shoulders

Senator John 7. Morgan will be one Of
the speakers in the constitutional conven-
ton campaign. 1t is known that the vet
eran senator has volunteered his services,
and the dates for his speeches are now
being arranged.
Great effort will be made to have the sem
ator present at the opening in Montgom-
cry. It is not known definitely whether he
can be present at that time, but the ext
gencies of the occasion may induce the
senator to forego other important engage
ments and come
If he is not one of the speakers at the
mass meeting in Montgomery. he will GER
tainly devote two weeks to stumping the
state.
1t is talked openly in political circles that
Governor Johnston will attempt to succeed
the senior senator. This fact makes Sena-
tor Morgan's participation in the consd-
tutional convention campaign doubly inter-
esting.
Senator Morgan is also deeply interested
in the suffrage question. which will form
the leading issue in the constitutional con-
vention campaign. He has devoted con-
siderable time to the study of the vexed
problem, and may offer the people of Ala
bama some valuable suggestions.
Campaign headquarters will be opened
by Chairman Lowe in Birmingham, but it
is not expected that this will be done until
after the mass meeting in Montgomery
The intention Is to have every nominee
for the constitutional convention in Mont
gomery to participate in the first demon
stration.
1t is now believed by the leading polite
ians that the legislature will simply meet
and adjourn without taking action on the
constitutional convention question and
that this, coupled with the mass meeting,
will insure the victory of the call at the
polls in July.
Gov. Johnston In the City
Governor Johnston spent Sunday with his
family in this city and returned to Mont
gomery yesterday morning.
He seemed in good spirits when at the
would not say anything direct on the call
of the Legislature.
A reporter for an afternoon paper asked
the governor the pointed question: Twill
the repeal go through or do you believe
the repeal will go through
He gave his shoulders a shrug and
pointed a finger upwards.
The usual Interpretation to this gesture
is: 1.-THE Almighty only knows
The governor would do nothing more in
dicative of his thoughts than to make this
sign.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-25
DECORATION DAY
WILL Be OBSERVED
Camp Hardee viii Have Appro-
pirate Ceremonies.
WILL ASSEMBLE AT HALL
And Then Take Up March to the Gene
tery-Veteranso of Avondale, Wood
lawn and East Lake Will
Have Joint Observance.

Memorial Day will be generally observed
in the Birmingham district by the Confed-
crate veteran organizations. Preparations
are being made by veterans of Camp Har-
dee for a general observance in Birming-
ham to be participated in by Camp jeff
Davis and camps at Coalburg, Pratt City
and Bessemer
Some time ago Camp Hardee appointed
the following committee to arrange a pro-
gram: S. L. Robertson, C. K. Dickey, j.
Lawler Darby and W. e. Yancy. The fol-
lowing program has been arranged:
Camp Hardee will meet at the hall en-
Nineteenth street, between Second and
Third avenues, at o'clock Wednesday af-
ternoon.
Thence, in line they will proceed to the
auditorium, on Third avenue and Seven
teenth street, where exercises will be be-
gun at o'clock.
Following will be the program of exer-
cises:
Prayer by the chaplain.
Song by the children of the public
schools.
Memorial address by Hon. Daniel Cole
man, of Huntsville.
Song.
Address, 1.-THE Woman In the Confedera-
cy," by Mrs. e. L. Saxton.
Song.
Benediction.
march will then be formed and moved
to Oak Hill cemetery. where the graves
will be decorated. The march will be form
ed in the following order:
Children of schools.
Camp of Pratt City.
Camp of Bessemer.
Camp of Coalburg.
Camp Jeff Davis, of this city.
Camp w. ]. Hardee, of this city.
Sons and Daughters of Veterans.
Citizens.
Celebration at WoodIawn
Veterans of Woodlawn, East Lake, Az
ondale and other suburbs will have appro-
pirate ceremonies. The central point of
meeting will be Woodlawn. The veterans
will meet in Beggs' hall Wednesday morn
ing and will carry out the following pro-
gramme:
Prayer by Rev. w. II. Blackwelder
Patriotic song by the Woodlawn and
Ayondale public school children.
Reading by Miss Josie oxford, sponsor of
Camp jeff Davis, 1.-THE Gathering of the
Camps"
Short Address, fought Memorial Day
Receive the Special Attention of Our Peo-
pie Prev. e. w. Jones.
Song, Nearer. My God. to Thee
Memorial Address-Colonel Robert CHS
ohm, of Birmingham.
Benediction-Rev. H. G. Davis.
The services ended, the march will be
taken up to the cemetery and the graves
of both confederate and federal soldiers
will be strewn with flowers.
The following committee is perfectng the
arrangements: A. w. Kee and e. r.
Jolie.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-25
ARGUMENT BEGINS !. .
In GEORGE CASE
Attorney J. J. Grant Speaks for
the Prosecution.
THE COURT ROOM FILLED
More Interest Shown Than at Any
Stage of the Trial-Both Sides
Present Requests AS to
Charging the Jury.

Canton, o. April 24.-Attorney J. J.
Grant occupied the whole day in opening
the arguments of the state in the trial of
Mrs. George. The court room was filled
as it has not yet been at any other stage
of the proceedings. During the noon ad-
journment attorneys and students got pos
session of the press chairs, and for half
an hour, until a bailiff appeared, work
could not be resumed.
Mrs George sat with downcast eyes dur
ing most of the proceedings of the day.
She seems more affected by Mr.. Grant $
summing up of the case than by any other
Incident of the trial.
During the day attorneys for each side
presented their requests as to the charge
of the judge. The state asks that the jury
be instructed that the alleged promise to
marry and the failure to keep it, the prom
ises of any money consideration, the al
legged settlement in alimony, the divorce
and the payment for 1t, the relations be-
tween the accused and the deceased, and
that all of the testimony as to Mrs.
Georges grievances against Saxton shall
be cited to the jury by the judge as not
being any justification, excuse or defense
for the homicide, but merely subjects Cor
consideration in determining the degree of
the homicide and mental responsibility of
the accused. The state also asks that the
general weakness of the alibi defense shall
be cited to the jury in connection with in
structions that an alibi. to be defense,
must cover the whole period of the homi-
eide, or must prove beyond any doubt the
impossibility of the accused being at the
scene of the crime when it occurred
Defense asks the court to charge the jury
that the homicide must be proven, and the
accused guilty of 1t, before any of the
threats are considered against the accused
and that the threats are only to be con-
sidered. They also ask that the court
charge that the accused is not to be preju-
diced by reason of the defendant not talk
ing the stand in her own behalf: and that
the evidence of one addicted to the opium
or morphine habit is not credible.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-25
NOT THE MAN
G. E. Meyers Proved Not to Be Will
Morrow

Sheriff Johnston, OF Gordon county, Ca,
arrived in the city yesterday for the pur-
pose of identifying c. E. Meyers, alias Will
Morrow, who was thought to be wanted for
the murder of Sheriff McGnnisee, of that
county, and to carry back Ben Morrow,
wanted for highway robbery.
Both prisoners were in the county jail,
but after seeing Meyers Sheriff Johnston
stated that he was not Will Morrow, but
resembled a man named Bishop, who was
wanted in Macon. Floyd county, Ca, for
the murder of a peddler.
Meyers denied that his name was Bishop,
but stated that he was an uncle OF Will
Morrow, the wanted man.
Ben Morrow, who was arrested in Pratt
City and bound over to the grand jury
by Justice William Grady on charge of
highway robbery, was turned over to
Sheriff Johnston, who left with his prisoner
on the afternoon train.
The Morrows belong to bad gang in
Georgia and several cases of train robbery
are standing against them.
Sheriff OBrien has communicated with
the officials Floyd county, Ca, in regard
to the man Bishop, and Meyers will be
held until they can be heard from.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-25
WORKING ON PARK
Riding and Driving Association Prepar
ing for the Opening.

The Birmingham Riding and Driving AS
ISOLATION have closed contract with Dunn
G. Lallande of this city for putting Smiths
park in first-class condition for driving and
riding. The contractors propose having the
park in fine condition by next Saturday.
1t is the intention of the association to
have this park in good condition so that
fast or pleasant drives can be taken. The
Riding and Driving Association is COM
posed of nearly all of the owners of first
class stock in the city, and when this park
is fitted up for an enjoyment of the sport
1t is thought that decided impetus will
be given to the raising and importing Of
fine horses.
When the work has been completed Bir-
mingham lovers of horses will have de-
lightful place in which to test their AMI
mails. A trainer will be employed to break
unmanageable horses, and the managers In
tend having the place conducted as is done
In larger cities.
TIE n,sSsbership of the association is on
the Increase. and with an elegant park In
which to drive and ride the club Is ex-
pected to grow to such an extent that 1t
will be one Of the most prominent Of its
kind In the GQuthx a..ai AiAl u
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-25
TRADES COUNCIL
Regular Semi-Monthly Meeting Held
Sunday

The regular semi-monthly meeting of tn,
Birmingham Trades Council was held Sun.
day afternoon in Bricklayers' hall, and rou
tine business was transacted.
In the absence of the presiding officers
Mike Cushings, of the Bricklayers' union
was called to the chair.
George French, representing the Cigar
makers international union, made a STIR
ring address to the delegates in advocacy
of the union label.
1t was decided to hold a rousing labor
meeting on the evening of May 2 under
the auspices of the council, at which Rep
resentative Jones of Lee county and Mr.
French will deliver addresses of interest to
organized labor.
1t is proposed to advertise the meeting
among all labor organizations and to gel
out big crowd.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-25
GRAFTON
At State Medical Society by DR.. Chap
man, of This City.

In it's report of the recent session of the
State Medical society held in Mobile, the
Register has the following to say of the
annual Grafton which was delivered by DR..
G. C. Chapman of this city:
1.-THE feature of the session was the an
nual grafton, which was delivered by Dr.
G. c. Chapman, of Birmingham Dr.
Chapman is young man of not more than
rs or q years of age, and has most at
tractive personality. He has an intellec-
tual face, with broad forehead of great
length. His voice is clear and his enuncia-
ton last night even in his most animated
passages was distinct and clear-cut His
address was one of those compositions to
which justice cannot be done in a news
paper synopsis for it was in the language
and in the fire of the delivery that the
charm of the Grafton lay.
'Dr. Chapman began by paying very
eloquent and graceful tribute to Mobile
and her chivalrous men and beautiful wo-
men, and drew pen picture of the beau
ties of the city by the gulf. Then he an
nounced that his subject was 1.-THE Future
of Medical Science" He traced the history
of medicine from the earliest days, and
showed how it had kept pace with the adj
vance of civilization, and spoke of its con-
tinual progress down to the present day
lie compared medical science to an army
which moves forward as noiselessly as ma
ture weaves the garments of spring, and
said that the first sound of the first born
of fond parents and the closing benediction
of the aged man as he closed his eyes in
death. commanded that army to continue
to move forward.
Or Chapman was frequently interrupted
by applause during the course of his adj
dress, and at it's conclusion he was con-
graduated by many of those who heard
his effort. and who pressed forward to
grasp his hand"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-25
INFORMATION BUREAU
Manager Swope Busy Securing Rooms
for Carnival Visitors

Manager Swope, of the bureau of infor-
nation of the Carnival society, and his as
sistants are busy at work securing rooms
to accommodate visitors during the grand
carnival celebration, May 8 and g.
A house-to-house canvass is being made
and the names of parties who can accom-
modate one or more visitors are being
taken.
A number of requests for accommodate
lions have already been received, but 1t is
believed that everybody will be provided
with comfortable quarters. The capacity
of the hotels is limited, and it is thought
that many additional rooms will be needed
to supply the great crowd of visitors who
will flock to the city.
Mr.. Swope is meeting with much success,
and will be prepared to Systematically ham
die large number of people.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-25
FINAL MEETING
OF the Pythian Committees Will Take
Place Tonight.

The final meeting Of the joint committee
of the several Pythian lodges of the city to
complete arrangements for the reception
and entertainment of the Grand Lodge,
Knights of Pythias of Alabama, which
meets here on May 2, will be held tonight
in Magnolia hall in Third avenue.
No elaborate arrangements will be made
by the committee, as the grand lodge will
meet strictly for the transaction of business
and does not expect to be banqueted and
feted. Headquarters will be established,
subcommittee on reception appointed and
other provision for the comfort of visiting
knights will be looked after.
An excursion will probably be arranged to
Ensley and other points of interest and
such other informal courtesies as will make
the stay of the delegates pleasant, will be
arranged.
The grand lodge will remain in session
two days and fully 800 delegates are ex-
pected.
Hoods Sarsaparilra inshres good digestion
and strength to the vital organs. Insist up
on Hoods.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-25

Ella c. and Simon Goings, who were ar
rested in Green's beat and tried before JUS
tice G. w. Waters on the charge of the lar
ceny OF chickens and sentenced to twelve
months Imprisonment, have instituted ha-
beas corpus proceedings in the city court
and will be given a hearing before Judge
w. W. Wilkorson.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-25
PERSONAL.

u. n. CAMP, IrdVeIIlnB passenger dBtHl OF
the Central Railroad of Georgia, with head
quarters at Columbus, is in the city.
s. L. PARROT, travelling passenger agent
of the Chicago, Hamilton and Dayton rail-
road was in the city awhile last night.
e. G. Arnot, civil and mining engineer,
who is we'll known in Alabama, was in the
city yesterday. Mr.. Arnot was formerly
chief engineer of the Fidelity and Casual
ty company of New York and also of the
Standard Life and Accident Company He is
now superintendent of the Maryland
Casualty company, and his business in Biz
mingham was to locate an inspector at this
place and incidentally to inspect several
mines in the district. Arthur Batman, civil
engineer, who has just been appointed in
spector of this division for the company,
also arrived in the city yesterday.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-25
Condensed Milk Trust

Trenton, N. j., April 2L-The Borden Con-
densed Milk company, capital $2OOOO,0OJ,
was Incorporated hero today to take the
place Of tho New York Condensed Milk
company. &c. i .--a. L. l.-l--------.-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-04-25
Call and see my pretty line
of Spring Shoes.
D. B. LUSTER,
2l7 10th Street,

Gibson Mfg & Building Co.
use the best material.
4-25-tu-th ru-sat If
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-07
ELLA WHEELER Will COX WRITES
ABOUT STAGE-STRUCk Girl s

1t is the spirit, not the letter, of creed
which is of Importance, then it is perfectly
safe for them to marry, whether they are
Catholics, Protestants, Buddhists or Mo-
hammedans.
But it is rare to find both the man and
woman who take this comprehensive
and broad view of the matter after the
glamor of the honeymoon, passes and
life settles into practical channels
One of the two-usually the woman
becomes insistent that the other shall
give up the views of lifetime and
adopt her own. Arguments end in dis
cord, and trouble ensues. The religion
which is based upon the commandment
to love one another" leads to ouarrels
and hatred.
Even where people are too sensible and
we'll bred to allow such serious results
to ensue, much sorrow and estrangement
frequently arises from a difference in re-
ligious views, especially where there are
children.
People can be very happy in married
life who have opposite opinions on every
matter save mutual love and loyalty. But
they need to be broad-minded good-tem
pered and well balanced to meet such a
situation
Without question there is a safer pros
pect of happiness for a man and wife
whose tastes are similar and whose
habits of thought are in harmony
| know of a serious quarrel which oc
CURED between newly married couple
because the young wife went sailing one
hot Sunday afternoon with her relatives
and her strictly orthodox husband consid.
cred that she had broken the Sabbath h,,
so doing. and endeavored to scold and
nag her into his convictions
1t is the highest possible ideal of mar
riage when two people find themselves
physical mates, mental comrades and
spiritual companions. In order to be all
this they need not pursue the same yoca-
tions nor belong to the same church
Intellectual and spiritual sympathy ana
liberation are all that are nodded to Gre
ate happiness and harmony.
/ once heard a great Hindoo teacbor
say Think of God as the ocean and
the varying creeds as pitchers of differ
ent shapes, which human beings are
taking to the ocean to fill So long as
the shape matter?"-Ella Wheeler WHO'S
in New York World.
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-07

Even of those who obtain places not
one in fifty is ever hearu of by the world.
They belong to third - fourth rate COM
panies and pass their lives in a drudgery
far worse than that of shop girl. They
live at cheap country hotels and on way
trains. They retire at / o'clock and rise
at to make" the next one-night stand.
They dine on doughnuts and sand
wiches bought at the bakery en- route to
the station
Their expenses cover their salaries,
and they are always poor and usually in
debt, for the associations of theatrical
life do not act as incentive to economy
or thrift
1t requires character of remarkable
strength and nobility to retain high
ideals of life in theatrical career. The
very fact of being somebody else" be-
sides ones own self. year in and out,
creates tendency toward insincerity,
which affects the brain cells and eventu-
ally the whole life conduct.
The world has known a few great actors
who were also great men and women in
principle and character.
But they have been very few. Examples
of greatness in all other professions are
far more numerous.
The artist, the sculptor, the author,
the composer is himself when he is doing
MS greatest WOTk.' But the great actor
sinks himself in one two or a dozen other
personalities. and his own individuality
is dwarfed and often perverted by the
characters he assumes.
1t is well to consider all these things be-
fore you stake your all upon a theatrical
career. And after you have summed up
the possibilities and probabilities you had
best sit down and ask yourself If the at
tempt Is worth making.
In the days when | found the Duchess
novels fascinating and judged the world
by their standard l felt keen scorn for
lovers who allowed question of religious
views to interfere with the course of true
love.
Acquaintance with real life and real
people has modified my opinions in this
matter.
If two people love each other so wholly,
broadly, deeply and tenderly that the Gus
toms of the world regarding the forms of
religious worship are nothing to them,
and If they can realize that all religions
contain the same central idea, and that
The San Francisco call., 1899-05-07

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Roemer and daugh-
ter, Miss Minnie Roemer, have returned
to their villa at Mill Valley for the sum-
Mr.. and Mrs Morton L. Cook and chill
dren are at Miramonte, IS Valley, Tor
the summer.
Byron Springs to remain for two weeks.
Mrs z. NJ. Block has returned from the
East and is at her home, 1913 Lark1n
S. Label Of San Rafael, aecsSmpq1Ried a1as i by y
co, left here April 26, for, Europe NJ
Mrs c. F. Martin and daughter, Miss
Amelia Martin have gone to Lakeport
i Mrs. sc K: ciayburgh and Miss Sophie A.
Mrs J. D. Meyer of Portland: Or, is
visiting at 1916 Jackson street and will re-
Mr. Mr. and and Mrs. Mrs. Alfred spreckels have
moved into their new residence, 13S
Twelfth street.
The following guests registered at sum m
mer Home Farm. Glenwood, during the
week, from San francisco: Mr.. and Mrs.
H Adler, Miss Rita Adler, Master oscar
nabr ndsP 6 q 4 Hsntfa HnntemaRn NJ Mantie Il Hen'5 5.
Oliver and H. C. Boyd; J. F; Courteney =,
Butte. Mont; and H. H. Miller Santa
Cruz.
The following guests registered at Ken
ilworth Inn. Mill Valley. during the past
week: Judge and Mrs. ]. c. B. Hebbard.
Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Booth, Mis-, Booth;
Mrs Beaver. Mr.. and Mrs. Madison, and
]. Q. Blanchard, all Of San Francisco
Australia that sailed from this port for
Honolulu Thursday May 4, includes the
following names: F. Barton William
Bernard, wife and child. Harry eastman,
Mrs. NJ. Clark, Miss E. Clark, ". B.
Clark. H. Coffee, Mrs. j Colvin; Harry
Connor. E. g: Cooke, Miss J. B. CooB'
Miss Arlene Crater. Robert Dunbar. j. T.
Gait, wife and two children; James mes, +, +.
Giles, Miss Viola Gillette. Miss GlOrine,
DR. A. G. Hodgins w. G. Irwin, wife and
maid, Miss Irwin and maid. H. Stuart
Johnson, Miss Madeleine Lack, Miss /.
Lowell Miss Lizzie Mccoy, Miss Nellie
Mccoy Miss McEvoy. A. McGregor and
and wife, Samuel Marion, J. W. Mason,
Miss Helen Merrill, E. T. Niebling, j. b.
O'Sullivan, Arthur Pacie and wife, Miss
NJ Parnell, c. Prochazka Jr. and wife J:
NJ. Robertson, John H. Schulthels. Miss
Emma Siegel, NJ. j. Striening and wife,
V. L. Tenny and wife, James Wakefield,
Hugh Ward and wife, DIR. T. E. Wetzel,
and G. M Whitney.
The following guests are registered at