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The age-herald., 1900-03-05
MUSIC IN KEEPlNG
 WITH THE OCCASION
Splendid Programme for Open-
 ing of Jefferson Theater
AN AUGMENTED ORCHESTRA
Baton and Has Spared No Pains to Make It an Auspicious
 Musical Event

The musical program which has been ar ranged by Director Fred L. Grambs for the opening of the Jefferson theater on next Wednesday night Is strictly in keeping with the suspicious occasion, and would be cred- itable to any New York play house.
 The program will be rendered by an aug mented orchestra which has fbeen rehears- ing with Professor Calman, the primo of the strings, and every member is in excel- lent trim. The personnel of the orchestra is as follows:
 Fred L. GrambS, conductor.
 John Calman, first violin.
 Prosper Montana, second violin.
 Leo Sutto. viola.
 Ed Huster cello.
 w. A. Chase, bassa.
 B. Confetti, clarionette
 George A. openshaw, clarionette.
 Phil Memoli, cornet.
 G. Jamison, cornet.
 J. Montana, flute.
 The orchestra will appear in evening dress and the programme which will be ren- dered as nearly as possible, the intermis- sions permitting, Is as follows:
 Selection "Faust"-(Gounod)
 Selection. Lucia de Lammermoor, Donizetti) ''Ms sritana'-(Wallace.) rit
 ''Maritana, William TelT'-(RossinD.
 Mariana, Gtradella," (Flotow.)
 Musical Scenes From Italy"-Gangey) As the audience retires the orchestra will render Thiles' March Inauguration" a composition containing three distinct and separate airs, being played at one time. Prof. Grambs who has continuously occu- pied the conductors chair at O'Brien's op- era house since shortly after its formal opening and remained through the different arrangements has spared no pains to mako the opening of the Jefferson theater grand event in so far as the orchestral work is concerned and has the hearty cooperation of each and every member of the organi- zation.
The age-herald., 1900-03-05
Secretary Root at Port Tampa

Tampa, Fla, March 4.-Secretary of War Root and wife and general Ludlow and party are spending the night at Port Tam pa. They arrived at Port Tampa this morn- ing, and proceeded down Tampa Bay to Egg mont Key, thirty miles. Here they expected to meet the transport Sedgwick, which was to carry them to Havana The boat failed ito arrive. however and after waiting all day the party returned to Port Tampa to- night There Is no definite information as to when the transport Sedgwick will arrive. but the party hopes to get away for Cuba some time to-morrow.
The age-herald., 1900-03-05
---------------------- Want to Abolish Free Zone

Fl Paso, Tex, March 4.-Business men oi Jtiarez Mex, held a mass meeting today to petition President Diaz to abolish the free zone of Mexico, in which Juarez Is situated, and which is sixty miles in width, south of the Rio Grande. The merchants contend that the free zone is detrimental to them, as well as to manufacturing in terests, and that the industries in the zone are stagnated for the reason that products of the free zone cannot be shipped either to the interior of Mexico or to the United States without paying duty.
 A committee was appointed to draw III a petition and report next Sunday.
The age-herald., 1900-03-05
A DELIGHTFUL OCCASION
Col. Erwin Schillinger Celebrated His
 Thirty-eighth Anniversary

Colonel Erwin Schillinger was 3S years old yesterday and he celebrated the anniver- sary in most befitting manner by inviting a number of his friends to an elegant din- ner at his residence. Colonel Schillinger is one of the most successful of Birmingham's s business men and he received the congratu- lations of large circle of friends. Those whom he entertained last night were H. B. Abernathy, Pete Contorupis, J. G. Greiner, Charles Houppert, Chris Holzknecht, Tom Jeffers, Frank Broom, George Roth, John McLain, H. D. Taylor, Abe Rich, E. J. Smiley Joe Gurst, M. L. Satterfleld, B. c. Drye, John volmers, pr. Cociolio and Mrs. COcilio.
The age-herald., 1900-03-05
SONG SERVICES
At Cumberland Presbyterian and First
 Methodist Churches

Few song services have been more en- joyed than that at the First Methodist church last night, the special attraction being the Juanita Glee club of Chicago. The spacious auditorium was filled to over flowing and the singing of the club was highly artisticc and very soulful.
 At the Cumberland Presbyterian church there was also especially fine music The Chicago Glee club of Chicago with its so- prano soloist, Miss Browe, which gave de- lightful concert at Seals hall Friday night rendered a number of beautiful pieces.
The age-herald., 1900-03-05
LECTURE POSTPONED.
Rabbi Sale Cannot Come to Birming.
 ham This Week.

Rabbi Samuel Sale of St. Louis, who was to have delivered a lecture at Temple Emanuel tomorrow evening, has postponed his visit until next week.
 Dr. Sale i1as written the officers of Bir- mingham Lodge No. 36S I. O. B. B., under whose auspices he is to appear, that 1t would be impossible for him to come this week, but that he would reach Birmingham next Monday, and would lecture Tuesday evening.
 Dr. Sale is one of the most eminent rab- bis in the United States, and he will no doubt be greeted by large audience.
The age-herald., 1900-03-05

theaters was referred to uy .E=. with an unsparing hand He pictured the faithful followers of Christ, Andrew and John and Peter and Simon and Mary and Martha and all the rest, engaged at one place in playing progressive euchre and Pe- the beautiful fan, which had been offered as prizes. In another place he pictured them as engaged in a dance, with their feet swishing to the music. But these things were not true and if they were you would cast your Bible into the flames and scorn to learn of such characters. Yet you will do these things! You who are wit nesses for Christi"
 pr. Robertson said that there were but two courses of action, right and wrong course. The burden of responsibility to be guided by the right course rested as heavily upon the Christian today as it did in the time of Paul, and the other faithful. It rested as heavily upon the church mem- Der as upon the preacher. 'When the time 
 you will be judged not as preacher or lay man, but by the works which you have done. If you have been a faithful witness, if you have held up Christ to the world as the perfect one of God, great shall be your reward, but the false witness shall be cast out"
 At the conclusion of the sermon an invi- tation was extended to those present who were in the church but who wished to re- dedicate themselves to His service, was ex- tended, and a large number of those pres ent went forward.
 Dr. L. s. Handley, the faithful pastor of the church, was present, assisting in the services and he was overjoyed by the man. ner in which his flock promised more faith ful witnessing.
 There will be services again this after noon at 3:15 o'clock, and tonight at 7:45. On Tuesday afternoon Dr. Robertson will preach special sermon to the ladies.
The age-herald., 1900-03-05
Conyicts Revolt

Cairo, March 4.-A serious revolt of sev- enty convicts at Tourah, tine great prison near Cairo, nearly involved 800 other pris- oners. Blank cartridges having failed to overawe the malcontents volley was fired from a window opposite through the win dow of the room coupled by them. Five of the mutineers were shot and two. it is be- lieved fatally wounded. All then surren- dered and were confined in cells.
The age-herald., 1900-03-05
TEACHERS EXAMINATION
Will Be Held By County Superinten-
 dent Fountain

The quarterly examination for teachers licenses will be held in Superintendent Fountains office at the court house today and tomorrow The examinations will be- gin at 10 o'clock this morning.
 There will probably be about fifty appli- cants for licenses, much smaller number than applied in December. The examina- tions are held under the law enacted by the last legislature, the questions being prepared by the state board of examiners, which consits of State Superintendent Ab- ercrombie, Professor J. L. Dodson and one other The examinations today and to- morrow will be under the supervision of County Superintendent Jerry Fountain.
The age-herald., 1900-03-05
WILL BE LOCATED
 NEAR FIVE POINTS
South Highlands Fire Station to
 Be Installed at Once
EIGHT LADDiES IN CHARGE
Contract for Building Will Be Let To- day by Chief Mullen Equipment Will Consist of Steam and
 Two Hose Wagons

The fire and water committee of the city fire station to be located near Five Points and the contract for the erection of the building will be let today. The building will be located in Magnolia avenue, just to the and will be one story high. It will be a frame building, thoroughly upsto-date and will have sleeping apartments for the fire men.
 The contractors will put up the frame and do all the heavy work about the building, but the finishing work will be done by the firemen themselves, thus saving to the city several hundred dollars that would other wise have to be paid to the contractors
 The fire apparatus at the Highland station will consist of one engine and hose reel with full complement of men. The engine Nellie R. Raps, now located at the South side fire station, Avenue and Nineteenth street. will be removed to the Highland sta tion and the big reserve engine now held at the Northside department will be trans ferred to the Southside The new fire sta tion will necessitate the employment of eight additional men.
 The members of the fire department build the hose wagons used by the department and have done so for several years. They have recently completed two wagons which will be used at the 6iah'5-7l eta ton
 The fire and wat r a7alaillaa rr.# ' iI#= day and authorized Fl =hI#r OF .a Hae fs- partment to give l8- 5He South Highland .u 1iH#. Chi#f Mullin stated yes #a v #Ia the contract today
The age-herald., 1900-03-05
New Minister Arrives

Washington, March 4.-Baron Gevers, the new minister from the Netherlands, arrived here tonight. The post of minister from that country has been vacant for some time, the business of the legation being transacted through the consulate-general's office at New York.
The age-herald., 1900-03-05
MIR. TOMLINSON AT BLOCTON
Addressed Large Audience Saturday
 Night

Blocton, March 4.-(Special.)- .)-Hon. John w. Tomlinson, candidate for governor spoke to a large audience at this place last night, and mada a splendid impression Mr. Tomlinsons arguments were strong and logical, and were received with applause The Blocton band was present. compliment ary ito MT. Tomlinson. and rendered de- Iig'htful musical programme.
The age-herald., 1900-03-05
PRESIDENT O'CONNELL
 WOULD AVOID STRIKE
Notwithstanding Ills Peaceful Uttera aces Serious Trouble Is Feared Between
 Union and NOn-union Men.

Chicago, March 4.-President O'Connell of cred an address to-day at the meeting of the Chicago Federation of Labor, having been granted the floor to make a report on | the machinists' strike. He deprecated the tendency to regard the present labor troubles as beginning of serious strife. | While the utterances of the leaders of the | machinists are peaceable, there is little hope that the building war will be carried on without trouble.
 Fights between non-union men and pick cts are expected tomorrow. Sympathetic strikes of building material trades unions | may be called, although the officers of the building trades council have expressed the belief that they were unnecessary at the present time.
 Secretary E. A. Davis of the building trades council declares they need no help in their fight and not enough non-union men will be put to work to justify strikes in material factories. Several of the building material trades business agencies, however. nave declared that attempts to deliVer ma- terial to non-unon jobs will result in strike. Plans for starting Ito work many more non-unfon men tomorrow at various points throughout the city were completed to-day by the United contractors. If the weather is favorable it is estimated that aHfh5u a 07-y. es 000 men will be put .-..-Hf fH1 a large number a6 zen put on duty.
 I#HI. H5#r.tH stsWant Raise
 .#u Twenty-Five dele
 machinists' union
 srlf. #=## IS within a radius
 al= m lphia, met to-day, ana a~> ie! fa ms eneral demand June 1 for nine-hour work day. They also decided to demand the abolition, if possible, of piece work in all shops. It is possible the manufacturers may lock out the men be- fore they formally make the demands. This is part of the movement started in Chicago, and may seem fight between the National Manufacturers and International Maohin- ists association. An increase in wages per hour equal to the ten hour scale, now ex- isting, with nine hours, is asked.
The age-herald., 1900-03-05
Small Fire

A small fire was discovered in room in the Wilson building, at the corner of Sec ond avenue and Twenty-first street, about 10 O clock yesterday morning, and an alarm was turned in. The department responded promptly, but before its arrival the flames were extinguiShed by the application of few buckets of water. The damage was nominal
The age-herald., 1900-03-05
Rusiness Was Not Stimulated

London, March Awhile the stock ex- change received the news of the surrender of General Cronje and the relief of Lady, smith with the utmost enthusiasm. events have entirely failed to stimulate business. Although prices continue firm, there is httle doing in any of the markets and this is es- pecially true of African mines which have had little outside support.
The age-herald., 1900-03-05
s,artervIlIe Miners Acouitted

Springfield, H., March 1.-The Carterville union miners who have been on trial for the past forty days at Vienna charged with murdering five negro miners were acquitted by the jury this morning. The killing oc- cured during a strike, the negroes having been brought to take the place of white miners.
The age-herald., 1900-03-05
BEST OF ALL

To cleanse the system in a gentle and truly beneficial manner, when the springtime comes, use the true and perfect remedy, Syrup of Figs. Buy the genuine. Manu- fractured by the California Fig Syrup Co only, and for sale by all druggists at 50 cents per bottle.
The age-herald., 1900-03-05
PERSONAL.

S. J. Nolen of Alexander City Is in Bir- mngham.
 Thomas F. West of West Point, Miss, who has been the guest of relatives for sev- eral days has returned.
 President James Crook of the Alabama railroad commission was in town last night, on his way to Montgomery after a brief visit to his nome in Calhoun.
The age-herald., 1900-03-05

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 Twenty years in business. Crayon Water Color. Pastel, Sepia-all kinds-from $l.00 up Jobbers in frames, always in stock. Solar Prints and Art Material at a low price. Agents should write at once for big inducements. Enclose stamp for reply. Residence, Store and Studio, Parker Sta ton, Woodlawn. HELM PORTRAIT CO. P o. Box 39, Birmingham. Ala. 2-17-6m
The age-herald., 1900-03-05
POWERFUL SERMON
 BY DR. ROBERTSON Preached to Large Congregation
 at Central Church THE CHARACTER or CHRIST Text Taken from Acts 1:viii: "Ye Shall Be Witnesses Unto Me"-Many
 Rededicated Themselves
 to the Church
THE CHARACTER or CHRIST

pr. George F. Robertson of Uniontown vices at the Central Presbyterian church, corner Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, preached a powerful sermon to a large con- gregation yesterday morning. choosing his text from Acts Is. "Ye shall be witnesses unto me-
 The discourse throughout was a lucid ex- planation of the duties devolving upon those in the church, we'll a strong appeal to those outside to take the yoke upon them.
 To be a witness for Christ, said the speaker, is to carry on the work of Christ, work that the angels would be klad to do if they had the opportunity. It was through Christ's witnesses that the sinner was led to know Christ and the sinfulness of the world is due to false witnesses.
 The conceptions that might be formed of Christ by the sinner, judging Him by some of those who are in the church, was given. In one case the sinner might be led to say Christ is a hard, uncharitable being, not given to praying or to acts of mercy. In another he might be led to the conclusion that Christ was a wishy Iwashy, dancing, card-playing creature and in still another he might be led to think Him unsympa- thetic and unfeeling.
 "How are you witnessing for Him?" he asked. Are you keeping the solemn oath tae mafs t7 r"ve Him when you entered .U.- 'tr---o
The age-herald., 1900-03-05

WE HAVE All the latest papers and
 .. ..H.s magazines on sale as soon as they arrive Dewberrys Book Store
The age-herald., 1900-03-05

The fire and wat day and authorized partlnent to give South Highland Mullin stated yes the contract today
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-10
HAY WILL NOT INTERFERE.
The State Department Thinks That
the Navy Has the Chinese Ques-
ton Well in Hand.

WASHINGTON, June 9.-The state
department officials feel that the ac-
ton made by the navy department in
the despatch Of vessels to the scene
of trouble in China. and the landing
of naval forces. represents all that can
be done or at least all that should be
done by the United States at this mo-
ment. The department remains un-
shaken in its attitude, and, while will
ing to work on parallel lines with 9TH
er powers to restore peace In China,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-10
CLAYsoN.s BODY FOUND.
Dawson City Murder Comes to Light
-O'Brien Held for the
Crime.


VICTORIA. B. c.. June 9.-The body
Of Fred Clay son. one Of the victims of
last winters trail murder, has been
found. The Lcws was brought by Mrs.
Russell, whose husband keeps the road
house at Minto. eight miles above
where the murders occurred. She SER
we'd the last meal the murdered man
ate. and is acquainted with every rar-
ticular in the case. She believes that
o'Brien. now held at Dawson City, is
guilty.
The body was found by mounted po-
lice on a sand bank just north Of Sci
kirk. There were two bullet holes ia
the chest and head. Ills fell shoes had
marks of bicycle redals and the clothes
eorresponded with those Clayson was
known to have been wearing
The body has been shipped tc Daw-
son. where the trial of the alleged
murderer will be held. The fact that
Clayson was last seen at Mimic. which
is 80 miles this side Of where the body
was found, is a logical enough indica-
ton that the body drifted from the di-
rection Of Minto. The finding of the
body proves murder conclusively.
Before there was no positive evidence,
although cireumstantial evidence point
ed plainly to crime.
The fact that there are two wounds
goes to substantlate the statement of
the police and detectives that Clayson
and his companions. Oleson and Relfe,
made desperate fight for their lives.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-10
Powers No Longer Attempt to Deny That Great Crisis Is at
Hand and the World Trembes for Fear
Of Possible Results.
RUSSIA, ENGLAND AND JAPAN WILL TAKE THE INITIATIVE
AoeIous Acts Decisive
Enrand May Germany VIII COOpsne With
Nations o Speedy and Equitable Settlement
Of Possible Results.

Copyright. 1900. by Associated Press)
PARIS. June 0.-The grave situation
In China which has developed this
week. monopolizes the attention OF the
political world and has thrown q shad-
ow over questions OF minor interests,
even Including the Transyaal.
Paris and its politicians admit the
seriousness OF the condition OF affairs
around Pekin and apprehenslons are
expressed lest It lead to international
complications.
The greatest element OF danger In
the situation Is generally felt to dou-
BILE the duel for supremacy proceedings
between Russia and England and Rus
hlH NHA SNPhh'
The sympa,hies OF the Frenehmen are
naturally with their ally. Russia. Eng
land Is believed here to be behind
Japan. and her support may encour-
age the latter to adopt such a policy
as viii eventuate IN hostiliies with
Russia for which they apparently are
aching.
The action OF the United States Is
acknowledged to be an importan, fac
tor and advices from Washington are
closely followed here.
At the foreign office no attmpt is
made to conceal the anxiety that pre-
walls.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-10

SHANGHAI, June "a dispatch
from Tien Tsin, dated June S, says
500 Russians are about to land there.
The dispatch adds that Fung Chow has
been burned but the missionaries are
safe
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-10

China tonight appears distinctly grav-
er. The destruction OF the Russian
chapel at Tung Tlngan has provided
RuFsia with the desired pretext to hand
more troops,
A dispatch from 81. Petersburg this
afternoon that the government is re-
solved. II the dangerous situation In
China continues. 90 take military ac-
ton 20 repress the anti-foreign move
ment, at the same time declaring that
II has no intention OF disassoclating
itself from the Joint action OF the pow
ers. may be regarded as seml-ofilcial
utterance, meaning that II there is any
hesitaney on the part of the powers
Russia win act alone.
All the reports agree that the Boxers
movement Is spreading. The report is
confirmed that the French agents at
Mong Use and Yum Nan Flu have been
compelled TO retire. and this shows
that the foment has reached south
western China and has provoked Franc :
Into taking active steps.
The latest Tien Tsln dispatch. saying
that the Dowager Empress has ap-
pointed anti-forelgn generals with the
pretended mission to suppress the
Boxers. makes II impossible to doubt
that the time has arrived for energet-
lo action,
A special dispatch from Shanghai,
says:
"Tsung Ii Yamen has protested to the
minister against the presence of such
q large number OF foreign forces. as
sertlng that It cannot be only for the
protection Of legation, but for the estab-
lishment of garrison in the capital Of
an Independent friendly state,
"The American mission at Pei Tan
Chow was destroyed yesterday but the
missionaries fled to a place of safety"
The Chinese situation, which, at the
beginning Of the week was merely q
small cloud on the international horl-
zon. now overshadows every other topic.
England, according to most authorities
save those who control her foreign
policy, Is face to face with a crisis in
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-10

NEW YORK. June "a dispatch to
the Tribune from London, says:
The Chinese puzzle is the most In
serutable mystery In 2andora's box.
A crisis has arisen which affects Eng
land more deeply than any other pow
er. since she has about three fourths
OF the foreign trade in China, yet there
are no signs that the emergency has
been foreseen, or that there is any un-
derstanding with Russia. or that the
foreign office has any definite policy.
A large force Of British marines has
been landed, and there is vague talk
about corporation of European pow
ers, but there is no evidence that the
foreign office is well served in Peking.
where Sir Claude Macdonald is in i'll
health and no match for the Russian
ambassador, whose secret allies are
the dowager empress and Ii Hung
Chang; nor is there any proof that 1t
is prepared to take a line of its own
which will prevent Russian interven-
tion on large scale.
The Boxers are certainly paying into
Russia's hands, whatever may be the
origin Of their intrigues, and the dow
ager empress in extremity will be
forced to call in the Cossacks. who are
not likely to go out again. The Sails
bury government is clearly adrift on
the China question.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-06-10

OMAHA. Neb., June &c. w. wes-
sells. ore Of the Boer ENJOYS. was Civ
en- a public reception In the city hall
this afternoon. Later. a largely-at-
tended mass meeting was held In the
theater. Hon. William J. Bryan made
an address In which he urged that II
was the duty Of every man whose SYM
pathy was with the Beers to express it.
and gave it as his opinion that the
pro- -Boer sentiment in this country was
largely in the ascendant. He thought
that II that was backed up by the
official moral support Of the govern
ment 1t would be sufficient to prevent
the extinction Of the South African re-
publlcs.