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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17
STEWARD INDICTED ON
CHARGE OF SWINDLING
Grand Jury Takes Up the Case-Chief Nc
Donald Fined So During Stormy Scene
IN FeagIn's Court Was Reunited.

The grand jury has been doing some
fast work since it has been in session The
latest evidence of this fact, was the in
dictment which was returned yesterday
against Harry Stewart, who is also known
by several other aliases, for swindling a
farmer out of $40 last Monday afternoon.
1t will be remembered that Stewart got
on a train and striking up a conversation
with the farmer, Jameson by name, asked
him for some big bills in exchange for bills
of smaller denomination. BY very clever
scheme. Stewart got the countryman's
money, and in exchange gave him an en-
velope which the farmer thought contained
the money, but which in reality contained
nothing but several sheets of yellow wrap
ping paper.
The farmer discovered the swndle after
his train had pulled out of the depot but
he jumped off at Avondale, and came back
to the city to look for his man. The next
day, he captured him in the Union depot
after an exciting chase.
Wednesday his preliminary trial came up
in the police court, but was continued until
Thursday.
Yesterday morning another attempt to
try him was made in the police court but
the defendant claimed that his lawyers
were not ready, and that some of his wit
nesses by whom he could prove an albi,
had to be summoned from other cities
Judge Feagln accordingly fixed date for
the trial on February 25
At 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon, all of
the witnesses in the case were summoned
before the grand jury, which has been in
session for some weeks and at Q O. clock an
indictment was returned against the de-
PENDANT. He was arraigned Immediately
and no matter what may be done at his
preliminary on the 18th, he will be tried in
the criminal court of the county as soon as
possible.
Solicitor Hefiin said last night that 1t was
barely possible that the case might be
brought up for trial and disposed of today.
Several cases have been tried recently, in
dictments for which were found at the pres
ent sitting of the grand jury.
1--WE are trying to give the men. charged
with crime their trials as quickly as posi-
BILE, and not keep them in Jail month after
month"; said Mr.. Helm.
The attempted preliminary yesterday
morning was stormy one. The police de-
partment say that they have SO much evil
dence against the man that they were
anxious to push the case to a hearing, but
on the other hand, Stewart is fighting for
time. A great deal of wrangling resulted
in which Judge Feagin found 1t necessary
to fine Chief Mcdonald S., but this he af-
terward RENTED.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17
j. DEWITT MILLER
Delivers an Entertaining Lecture to the
Lyceum.

The members of the Lyceum were most
pleasantly and interestingly entertained at
Seals hall last night by Rev. J. Dewitt
Miller, of Philadelphia, who delivered his
new lecture, rs the Republic Sufficient
Unto ITSELF
In the hands of the able orator the rather
serious subject was made the thesis of a
most interesting presentation of simon pure
Americanism interspersed with an abund-
ance Of wit and wisdom.
DR.. Miller uses the alliterated method of
expression to marked degree and In
manner that is as equally convincing as it
Is pleasing. His wit is spontaneous and
its application to his subject was most cx-
cellent
Besides having the christian name of the
great Talmage, Dr. Miller bears a strong
resemblance to the illustrious preacher
orator.
The conditions which have arisen out of
the Spanish-American war from the basis
influence and superiority of America over
all other countries are pointed out and the
exigencies that may yet arise are carefully
gone over, not forgetting the annexation of
Canada, an English alliance and the ulti-
mate disposition of the Philippines.
DR.. Miller speaks with ease and huency
and keeps his audience interested through
out.
1t Is doubtful whether any previous lee
ture of the season was more thoroughly
enjoyed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17
THE COAL FAMINE is
WORRYING MANY A MAN
The Coal Yards Look Like They Had Been
Swept Clean With a Broom-Warm
Weather Coming In Nick of Time.

''Where can get some coal?' is the ques-
ton that has been asked thousands of
times day in Birmingham ever since Mon
day last. And this question, it may he
remarked, is one which is also giving many
good housekeeper a great deal of worry.
Have you got any coal?' you ask the
coal-yard man.
Look out there" he replies with a wave
of his hand and smile which to you seems
ono of fiendish glee You look and see a
coal yard which appears to have been swept
with broom, so devoid is it of all coal
Il don't think we can do anything for
you before next Monday he adds. And
then you despair.
The same conversation is repeated ut
the next coal yard, and so the only thing
left for you to do is to go home and econo-
mize in every way you can on the pitirui
supply of coal which remains.
The mining companies say that they are
doing everything in their power to break
the famine and hope to succeed by the first
of next week at the latest. The warm spell
of er which Is following the bitter
cold . ..lst Sunday and Monday is doing
a great deal toward getting the miners
back to work, and also lessening the con-
sumption. Were this not the case, Biz
mingham would indeed be In deplorable
condition as far as fuel is concerned. A
number of furnaces still have their fires
banked, and this is doing great deal tow
ard supplying the household consumers, but
there is still demand which 1t seems I'M
possible to supply.
But, as has been stated, the supply is be-
ing increased every day, and by next week
the famine promises to be a thing of the
past.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17
CITY COUNCIL
Holds Called Meeting Tonight-One A6.
journed Over from Wednesday.

Mayor Evans has called meeting of
the city council to be held at the hall to-
night for the transaction of routine busi-
ness. 1t will be remembered that no quo
rum was present at the regular meeting
Wednesday night, and the mayor was In
structed to call another meeting at the
most opportune time.
So far as is known, the most important
business to be transacted tonight will be
the appropriation of 5000 for the mainten-
ance of the public schools of the city.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17
LORD BERESFORD
OF "OLD ENGLAND"
Travelling Through This Country
Getting Opinions of EngIand'S
"OPEN DOOR, POLICY IN EAST
Has Recently Arrived from China-Wih
Probably Be Invited 20 Visit Biz
mingham = One of Eng
lands Naval Heroes.
"OPEN DOOR" POL ICY IN EAST

Lord Charles Beresford, travelling as
commissioner of the London board of trade,
is now making a tour of the United States,
finding out what is the opinion of the
various commercial bodies of this country
with regard to the "open door, policy
which England has adopted in regard to
China. He has only recently arrived in
this country from China where he has been
studying the Industrial and commercial
condition of that vast country, and he is
probably one of the best informed men in
the world on the important questions
which are now vexing the powers of the
earth. with regard to China and the far
east.
Lord Beresford has been receiving letters
from commercial bodies all over the coun-
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17
CHANCES BRIGHTER
For the Greater Birmingham Bill to
Pass.

Montgomery, February 16.-(Special)-
The chances for Greater Birmingham are
much brighter tonight.
The local delegation by a majority vote
decided to place the bill ON the calendar
and it will be reported tomorrow.
Some amendments to the original bill have
been accepted Elyton and West End are
left out of the new bill, while East Lake
is included. Houston and Huey are still
fighting the BILL
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17
GOOD WORK GOES ON.
Charity Lifts Burden of Sorrow from
Many Souls.

The unselishness and strenuous efforts of
the good people enlisted In the cause of
charity has lifted a load of sorrow and
suffering from many poor soul. The cold
weather having abated, very few cases are
being reported, which is evidence that the
sweet spirit of charity has lowered over the
entire city, and very little restitution has
been left unattended.
Contributions are still coming to The Age
Herald office, and are daily delivered to
those in need. Those who contributed yes
terday were: Captain John White, S.; un-
known lady, lot of groceries; unknown,
bundle of clothes.
1t is a peculiar fact. but a majority of
those who have contributed to the fund
have refused to give their names. However,
their kindness was appreciated just the
same and the needy ones to whom the re-
lief has been sent say that such good people
will some day be rewarded.
The Rev. Mr.. Wells, of the Birmingham
Home Mission, was seen yesterday morn
ing, and he says that the sleeping apart
ments he has erected can come no ways
near accommodating the crowds who come
there to sleep. Last night the floor all
around the stove was covered with sleeping
forms of homeless men and boys. Mr..
Wells has been given some money, and
more cots and quilts will be bought right
away.
, A poor, smut-begrimed and thinly clad
man was seen yesterday afternoon and said
to the questioner: IT often heard of Bir-
mingham, but never was here before. I
come here looking for Job, but have had
bad luck, and IL 1t had not been for you
good people I don't know what I would
have done. I was always told that Bir-
mingham was mean town and people were
always being killed, but I have found the
best and kindest folks ever saw and some
day they will certainly be blessed"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17
Masked Ball

An enjoyable mask ball was given last
night at the rooms of the Young Mems
Hebrew association by the younger set in
Jewish society," which was largely attended.
The merry maskers were bent upon hav-
ing good time and were not disappointed.
Masks were raised at II o'clock and dane
ing was kept up until a. m Quite q
number of visitors were In attendance. AZ
ter the dance the participants adjourned to
ShielNs restaurant. where an elegant menu
was stfved.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17
Freight wreck on southern

Lynchburg, Vo., February ia freight
wreck occurred on the Southern railroad
near Lawyers, twelve miles south of Lynch
burg this afternoon, with the result of
blocking the track for some hours. Nobody
was hurt
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17

The final game of the season will be
played next week, when "B' and &c" will
contest for the second honor in the series.
The audience last night was a large one,
many of the fairer friends of the players
being present, and all of them cheering for
their favorite colors enthusiastically. There
were no preliminary exercises and the ball
was thrown in play amid the applause of
both sides.
&c" made the two first goals of the game,
which of course set their rooters wild. But
"a pulled together, and by series of
lucky throws obtained a lead which they
never lost. The score at the end of the first
half was IL to g. egg men showed the
want of practice badly, and did very little
of the clever passing which usually char
acterizes their games.
Although he made but one goal Huey
played the hardest game for "a" covering
the whole field, and guarding the opposing
players splenddly. He made only two fouls.
Ferguson made four goals and committed
one foul Biddle made one goal and two
fouls. Haylow made one goal and one foul.
Jones again played "C's" best game max
ing three goals, six points. "A's' guards
watched him too closely for him to make
more. Morris made one field goal, three
goals from foul, and committed one foul
himself Donelson made two goals and two
fouls. McDonough committed two fouls and
Baton one.
The lineup of the teams was as follows:
"a Position, &C."
Huey - 80. CENTER. ...Jones, Capt.
Ferguson, Capt..r. forward. .McDonough
Haylow. -. i. forward. 49,. ....Morris
Biddle.. :. :. :. ..r. guard. Baton
Underwood. :. Il. guard. ..Donelson
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17
Committed Suicide

Richmond, Va, February 1s.-Last night
John H. Kent, town sergeant Of Houston,
Halifax county, Va, committed suicide by
shooting himself. He was temporarily in
sane.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17

New York, February 16-Dr. Simon
Hayden, inventor of the Hayden method
for extracting gold from gold is dead in
this city, aged A.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17
millionaire Dead

Denver, Col, February 16.-John Nc
Murtrie, the millionaire railroad con-
tractor, died here tonight Of blood poison
ing causd by an abscess.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
FOR MAYOR

1 hereby announce myself as candidate
for mayor, subject to the action of the
democratic primary w. NJ. DRENNEN.
l hereby announce myself candidate
for mayor, subject to the action of the DEM
ocratic primary. ROSS c. SMITH.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17

Hoods Sarsaparilla, containing such GU
rative power, is the best medicine that
money can buy.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17
3 I as9s Pick Leaf moa. ns' Hss..s,

gives the consumers the very best To-
bacco they can get. Two ounces for 10
cents 1t is fast winning its way to public
favor Try 1t.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17

GAS To7IA.
aaa,, tba The Kind You Have Always Bought
s's. ss &HzZzZl
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1899-02-17
"a" WINS CHAMPIONSHIP.
Gets First Place in Athletic Club Bas-
ket Ball Honors.

Amid the enthusiastic cheers of its sup
porters, "A' team won the basket ball
championship of the Athletic club last night
from &C." by the exciting score of 10 to To-
Not until the time-keeper had blown his
whistle calling the game to close did the
"a crowd breath easy, and did "C's" and
obs" supporters give up hope "B" was
against the winning team, too, for the lat
ter's defeat meant that it would stand an
other chance of winning the coveted cham
pionship. LAS" victory was gratifying from
one point of view in that 1t shows what
hard work and practice can usually do in
the long run. Its players have practiced
faithfully and all agree that its men deserve
their victory.
The standing of the teams is now as fol-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-23
TRAIN WENT THROUGH a TRr,ul
Two Persons Were Killed ana M
eral SeriOusIy Injured

eraI Seriously Injured.
Gallatin, Tenn, July GA ni1sd mi)
OF one passenger coach, a mall en- 81
three freight cars fell sixty feet thrppdi|
trestle on the Chesapeake and Mural
read, seventeen miles east Of Mf III
afternoon, killing two passengers III u
juring number of Others. The pasarI
coach was crowded and but few Of 10 VI
cupants escaped without injury,
The dead:
CHARLES SPEAKMAN, brakemli
-. BIRD, travelling show repltsts
tive.
The seriously injured: John N. hIEl
left leg broken; amputatIon necesfl
Mrs. Thomas Epperson, hurt intsrl}
Girls Rising, injured in the head. cot'a
tor E. B. Buck, painfully hurt IN ss'sl
places. Engineer Nimrod jackson, w
in head and body.
The scene of the accident is remote ~
telegraph or telephone communicat0i y
a complete list of the injured Is no.
tainable. They will be brought nM
night. To add to the horror q
tragedy the wreck caught fire non
engine and was completely deslws
Among the express Consignment w.
package of $1,000 shipped from Nas'.
to the Allen County bank OF scos'
KY. 1t was consumed by fire.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-23
PARLIAMENT TO CLOSE.
Has Been a Most Dreary Though Eventful
Session.
THE GOVERNMENTS MAJoUIIlES REDUCED
Conservative Leaders Have Dts
played vaciiIation in Their De-
cisions and Resistance.

copyrighted, 1899, by Associated Presso
London, July 22.-The close of one OF
the dreariest sessions OF parliament with
in the memory of men now living Is IN
sight. The members of the house OF COM
mons expect to fit about August In time
to see the opening of the grouse shooting
which begins about that time The gov
eminent has met many rebuffs in both
houses of parliament and the reduced ma
torties with which they have carried some
pet measures have constituted moral vic
tories for the opposition. The conserva-
tive leaders IN short, have displayed their
usual vacillation in the decision and the
feebleness In resisting the demands OF
the classes against the masses. Lobbying
has been more prevalent than ever before.
Unfortunately for the. success of the lib
eral party, the leaders on that side have
shown little aptitude to score OF the
numerous short meetings of tories, or TO
profit by the Righteousness that several
government measures awakened in the
ranks OF Lord Salisbury's adherents. IN
short, the liberals have shown themselves
rather demagogic opposers than nltiators
of new line OF policy. Otherwise thev
might more than once have forced a dis
solution of parliament and appealed to
the country with success.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-23
THE PEACE CONFERENCE.
Its Labors About Ended and VIII
Adjourn Next Week.

Its Labors About Ended and VIII
Adjourn Next Week.
The Hague, July 22.--The third commit
tee of the international peace commission
held session today under the presidency
OF Leon Bourgeois OF the French delega-
ton and adopted article as modified.
The article now reads; I'm international
disputes involving neither country's honor.
nor sentimental interests arising from
divergence OF opinion on points OF fact,
tho signatory powers deem IL advisable
by diplomatic means shall in so far as
circumstances may admit. submit their
cases to facilitate n solution OF the ques-
ton by clearing up the questions OF fact
by means OF an impartial, conscientious
examination"
After adopting article and passing tho
second reading OF tie iivo articles dealing
with commissions OF inquiry the commit
tee adopted with slight verbal modifca.
tons articles 80 to &c of the arbitration
scheme and then adopted the scheme as a
whole. bringing the labors OF the COM
mission TO successful conclusion. Count
Ngira, head OF the Italian delegation, on
behalf OF his colleagues, thanked NJ. Bour-
geois, who. Count Nigira said had direct
ed the meetings with distinction, au-
thority and impartiality and a conciiatory
spirit
The commission will meet formally on
Tuesday next TO read the minutes OF its
proceedings and afterward plenary meet
ing o. the conference will be had for the
final acceptance OF the arbitration scheme.
The entire proceedings are expected TO be
brought to an end by the latter part OF
next week,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-23
AIRY OF ToDAY's IMPORTANT NEWS.


The San Marcos Baptist association was
permanently organized at meeting at
Luiing.
j. Doke Murphree was acquitted Of muir
der at Fort Worth on the plea OF insanity.
corporation chartered In West Viz
rinia to do business in Texas has been
refused permit by the secretary of
state.
Guards have been doubled at all points
along the Mexican border to prevent any
infection getting into Texas.
sharpers are now selling bogus lists OF
questions to unscrupulous applicants for
teachers certificates
Burleson and waller counties have
enough food supplies TO last their needy
citizens.
Insanity hearing Of Walter Ford has
been indefinitely postponed; sheriff OF Nc
Lehman county Is proceeding with prep
arations for his execution.
Waxahachie will nuke a supreme effort
TO get cotton min
Mr.. Loving is confident that his plan for
big cattle syndicate will go through.
1t is suggested that the Brazos river
NAVIGATION convention should also con-
slider a system Of levees.
An overflow of the Red river Is ex-
peetcd; much damage has already been
done.
The government will destroy the wreck
Of the City OF Waco, which has laid on
Galveston harbor for twenty-three years.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-23
TOOK HINTS OF WAR.
Kruger Would Yield Only Before
Military Preparations.


Copyrighted 1899, by Associated Press)
London. July 22--What President
Kruger declined to yield to the petitions
Of the uitlanders and the arguments of the
British high commissioner for South
Africa. Sir Alfred Miner, he seems in
clined to yield to the more forcible hints
OF the war office. comprissd in unobtrusive
but obvious military preparations.
The sudden change of front by the volks-
raad in adopting the seven year franchise
proposition on last Tuesday is a forclble
demonstration of the claim that President
Kruger can and does yield when the proper
pressure is applied. but not otherwise. AS
MI. Chamberlain said in the course of his
speech in the house of commons ON Thurs
day regarding the notifications OF the
franchise law in the Transyaal, the con-
cessions do not end the difficulties, but
merely offer basis for a pacific settle
ment, and former experiences with the
Transvaal have taught the government
that IL is inadvisable to in any way relax
pressure until the contract is concluded
The military preparations therefore have
been In no way relaxed.
The parliamentary select committee OF
old age pensions is laboring earnestly with
view TO presenting a report before the
Propagation of parliament. 1t Is under
stood that the committee has arrived at
the determination to recommend a pension
OF five shilliugs weekly to all attaining the
age of 90 years who have never received
parish relief The proposal will naturally
involve heavy expense, generally csti-
mated at f10, 100000, which II Is proposed
VIII be divided between the imperial ex-
chequer and local sources.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-23
THE WEEK A QUIET ONE.
Nothing Hns Occurred that Was q,
Political Interest.

copyrighted, 1889, by Associated Press.)
Berlin. July 22.-The week has been all
most devoid of political events, The news.
papers have been threshing over old straw
OF the canal anti-strike and other bills
but without saying anything new. The bill
for protecting the rights OF authors. com.
posers and artists was published this
week. 1t Is tentative measure put out
for the purpose OF drawing criticism which
Will be taken into account when the bill
is presented in the reichstag Such points
have already called forth strong criticism
such as the provision to punish the pub
lication of letters without the authority
of tho writer's. The printing OF unpub-
lished documents is also made punishable.
Many OF the newspapers assert that these
provisions are aimed at the Vorwaerts.
which has shown surprising ability in the
direction OF securing public documents
and letters.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-07-23
REVOLT IN NICARAGUA.
1t Is Said to BE Causing Zeinya Much
COnCern.

II.
Mobile. Ala, July 22.--Mail advices from
Central America by the last fruit steamer
indicate that the latest revolt in Mica
ragua, in the Meridonal department, is
causing the administration OF President
Zelaya serious concern Since the rising
OF General Ries in the Bluehelds region
there have been a series OF attempts
against General Zelaya, which he has re-
sisted with the assistance of Honduras and
San Salvador. 1t is said in a letter re-
ceived here yesterday that Zeaya has is
sued an order for the forced loan of $780,
900 TO be raised Immediately, and that his
proclamation instructs the departmental
commanders TO insist that every available
resident of Nicaragua shall assist the re-
public without delay.
The letter adds that the censorship, ex-
ercised mainly by governmental control of
the telegraph lines In the republic, makes
1t difficult to learn any news of the revo-
luton in Nicaragua except that sent to
the press of this country from the border
ing republics not in sympathy with Ze-
laya, but that the fact of the forced levy
tells eloquently the distress of zelayas
administration.