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The age-herald., 1901-08-25
CLERKS ERROR GIVES
 NEGRO BRIEF LIBERTY

eight women and four men. all originally from darkest Africa, but decked out in all the gaudy colors known to the manufac- turers of cheap dye, then proceeded to the jail and took up position watching the jail door from which Tom was ex- pected to emerge as soon as the necessary legal papers could be prepared The wom- en sat down on the stone railing facing the door and patiently waited
 In a few moments negro man came out and quietly walked down the street. Some little time after Warden Berry looked out of the jail door and found the women still waiting patiently
 Didn't you see your man go out just now?" asked the warden.
 ''No, sah we don't know dat man." answered the women. In fact, l wasn't Tom Hall, but John Howard, as subse- quent investigation proved that had been turned loose. A clerk had brought over the wrong papers to the Jail. and the wrong man had been turned loose.
 The real Tom Hall was then brought forth and departed with his faithful friends. Oats de nigger. sure huff" they joyfully exclaimed as the real Simon Pure Tom was brought forth.
 The wrong Tom Hall, alias the right John Howard was subsequently, recap tured, and Is now back at his old stand in the jail.
The age-herald., 1901-08-25
RUMORED THAT HINTON
 WILL co TO K. C., M & B,
Trip He Made Over That Road Re- called Since His Res
 ignation.

A rumor is current to the effect that the resignation of Traffic Manager E. H. Hin ton of the Central of Georgia Railway company may be traced to an extended trip over the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham railroad system and con- sultation with the officers of the lines This trip was made about two months ago.
 Those who argue that this rumor Is true say that at the time of this visit to Kan sas City by MT. Hinton he was royalty entertained and was kept in consultation with the officers of the road for several hours. At Birmingham he was met by Superintendent Dodge and made the trip in the private car of that official.
 It is not known that position on the combined system which will be known as ton. but many believe such was the case. He was formerly connected with the Gould lines and his ability is recognized by the officials of the combined system He also resided at St. Louis. for several years and this fact is added to give strength to the theory that he is to again move there
 Mir. Hinton's resignation is to take eff feet October 1. He will be succeeded by General Freight Agent w A. Winburn. A successor to the latter has not been named
The age-herald., 1901-08-25
SALE OF SEATS EXTENDED.
Next Wednesday Last Chance to Gel
 Seats for Opera.

The time for closing the Auditorium box office for the sale of Grau opera tickets has been extended to next Wednesday ev> ening. This Is done in response ito the continued demand both here and in a number of cities within a radius of 100 miles.
 Boyle and Edwards, the managers of the Auditorium, have asked the railroad companies for reduced rates for opera parties of fifty or more, and they expect to receive replies by Monday or Tuesday. Gadsden has already taken hundred tickets, and Anniston. Montgomery, Sel- ma and Tuscaloosa has each taken a large number. All of these cities are ready it is said, to send for more provided the railroads will make reasonable conces- sions. afta
 , Special rates are asked for on the grounds that Birminghsm is the only Ala bama city in which the Grau opera will appear and that the attraction Is of suf- ficient importance to merit the favorable consideration of passenger officials.
The age-herald., 1901-08-25
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building permits were issued yesterday by Chief J. T. Mullin of the fire depart ment as follows:
 w. D. Scott, to erect two-story frame dwelling in Fifth avenue, between Twen- ty-sixth and Twenty-seventh streets, to cost $1200.
 E. w. Fucker, to erect one-story store house in Avenue I and Twenty-fourth street. to cost $500
 F. W. Fucker to erect two one-story dwellings in Avenue I and Twenty-fourth street, to cost $500 each.
 T. F. Cheek, to put in new floor in store at No. 1874 First avenue, to cost S1O0.
The age-herald., 1901-08-25
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following deeds have been placed on record:
 s. J. Hamilton and husband to Louise Brown ct al., S-23-01, 5000; western half of northwest quarter, and part of south- range
 Ensley Company to D. E. Hudnall, 8-1- 01. $24OO; lots 21 and p. block POP. Ensley. Andrew Dunlap ct al to T. F. Corput, 7-11-01, s1400; lots and 8, block s, Dovey survey
 J. G. Whitfield and wife to Ike Adler, S-23-01, s10.000, fifty feet of lots 1, 2. and 4, and south S21a feet of lots and 6, in block 113, subdivision D, Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1901-08-25
PLANS FOR CITY PRISON.
Drawings VIII Be Completed In .
 Week-DeIay On City Hall.


 Architect D.. A. Helmich is drawing the plans fora enlarging and otherwise inn proving the city prison. He stated yester- day that the plans would be completed within week. and would immediately be submitted to the Mayor and Alder men for approval and the contracts will be let, andnhe work pushed forward rap idly.
 Work onithe new city hall building has been delayed a great deal by the recent heavy rains. Contractor Stockmar was quite anxious to finish up the fire de- partment headquarters in time for them to move into the new building by Octo- Der 1, but on account of the delay 1t will be impossible to make the change before December 5z3The lease on the present headquart6 6fs expires on October 1, and it has not been decided whether they will remain in the same building for two months longer or lease other temporary quarters. v
The age-herald., 1901-08-25
MIR. BACON TO LEAVE.
Successor to MT. Ramsay Has Not
 Been Announced.

Don H. Bacon, chairman of the board of directors of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company, who has been in Birmingham for the past three weeks, will return to New York next week. Dur ing the present stay of MT. Bacon the resignations of Erskine Ramsey and Charles Bowron, the heads of the engin- eering department. have been rendered. Their successors have not yet been named, but will probably be announced during the next few days.
 One report has been afioat to the effect that no successor to MT. Ramsey will be named but that the office of chief en- gineer will be abolished. This is not gen. orally credited as reliable for the posi- ton is one of importance, demanding an experienced and capable engineer.
The age-herald., 1901-08-25
Emergency Home Closes.

The emergency Home has been closed by Mrs. L. s. Abrams for want of food for the inmates. Donations of cash amounted to s19.60 and the expenses were $S9 50, including $20 rent. A portion of the furniture was given to mothers who had been in the institution. The rest was re- turned to those who had given it.
The age-herald., 1901-08-25

John Howard, gentleman of color, who has been spending some time in the county jail, not as a health resort, but as moral resort, enjoyed a few mo- ments of unexpected freedom yesterday.
 The trouble with John was that he talked too much. Many other men have suffered from this complaint, but it has not always landed them in jail. Johns talk, however. was abusive. and as liberty of speech does, not extend this far, he was put in the county jail to learn how to talk properly. The jail Is supposed to be, among other things, school of good languages. z'H
 Tom Hall Is another gentleman of color who has also been languishing in jail for the same offense of abusive language Unlike John, however Tom had friends. They were mostly "slsterin' and these latter have made the days seem long and full of evil to Warden Berry and the or- fcials in the sheriffs office They have made many attempts to furnish an accep> table bondsman, so that Tom could en- joy theisunshine and dry air, which has not existed lately but an acceptable bondsman could not be found.
 Toms friends then determined to pay his fine. Nickles dimes, pennies and va rious other small coins were clipped in until finally the required amount was raised. The friends, who numbered about <~~<~s<<~~<~%~ one yelled: Look out, there Is a carload of dynamite right where tho fire is rag ing"
 This had a tendency to disperse the crowd. There was no dynamite in the building. Every night whatever explosives are in the depot are placed in a boxcar and run down on side track in the west ern portion of the city.
 The new steamer Harry Jones" ex- perienced it's first hard work last night. In a few minutes after firing up the steam gauge registered 40 pounds, ana this was kept up without any trouble. Chief Mulin was well pleased with the work of the engine, and says that the work of last night clearly demonstrates what can be done with an increased force.
The age-herald., 1901-08-25
Patent pesks for SmithfIeId

The new desks for the Smithfie1d school have come. and are being set up ready for school. Dr. Smith, who built the house, has furnished 1t with the best desk in the market, having bought ot Dewberry and Sons the same grade of desks as selected and purchased by the Birmingham oBard of Education. s*t
The age-herald., 1901-08-25
Birmingham to Meridian and Return s2

The Alabama Great Southern Railroad will operate a special excursion train Birmingham to Meridian and return, Sep- tember 2. Train will leave Birmingham at s:30 a. m. Returning. leave Meridian at 6 p. m., September 8. Rate $2 for the round trip Accommodations for both white and colored.
 For further information apply at pas senger office, 2019 First avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-08-25
FUNERAL NOTICE

The friends and acquaintances of Mrs M A. Callear are invited to attend her funeral from the Elyton Methodist church at 2:30 Sunday evening. Interment at Woodlawn cemetery.
The age-herald., 1901-08-25

Last of the st cost coSas Prisss Wn Sn wall Week ena enne' Art s'0re' s0sa First Av-
The age-herald., 1901-08-25
ONE MILL SCHOOL TAX
 WILL BRING S4O,OOO Superintendent of Education McAdory Believes County. Will Vote
 Favorably On It..

County Superintendent of Education J. W. McAdory said yesterday that the spe- cial county school tax of one mill au-
The age-herald., 1901-08-25
Calhoun Jewelry Go.

Drink Le mp's Bottle Beer
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Calhoun Jewelry Co.
The age-herald., 1901-08-25

horized by the new constitution would
 ring in about $40,OOO for the county
The age-herald., 1901-08-25
A KENTUCKY COLONEL

Bell and Peoples Phones No. 1912.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-10
FIFERS AND DRUMM FRS.
New Haveners Among the Winners nt
 inc Annual Field Day.

Bridgeport, Aug 9.-At Pleasure Reach this afternoon the contests held in connection with the annual field day of the Connecticut Pliers and Drum mers' association took place. Six events were given at the Coliseum before a crowd of fifteen hundred persons. The winners were:
 Ancient drum and fife corps-May- flower drum corps, Orange, first; St. Mary's drum corps, Derby, second.
 Modern fife and drum corps-Y. M. T. A. and B corps, New Britain, first; Sa- cread Heart corps, Waterbury, second
 Piccolo and flute bands-T. M. Rus sell flute band, Middletown Ono contest ants),
 Drum corps without f1fes-Bolden S drum corps (colored), Hartford, first prize.
 Individual snare drunn-G. M. Chid- sev Bunnell corps, New Haven, first; e Rasev Rolden's corps, Hartford, sec ond.
 Individual bass drum-M, l.. Bunnell' Bunnell corps, New Haven, first; A. M' Andrews, Mayflower corps, Orange sec ond.
 In the evening at Madlson null lne winners in the various contests were as follows:
 Individual flfers, ancient class-Jo- seph Jeannott, Park City corps, Bridge port, first; w. c. Hopper, Grenadier corps, Milford, second,
 Individual fifers, modern class-James Ronney, Southington, first; Robert Saunders, Mayflower corps, Orange, second.
 Individual piccolo and flute players flames Ward, T. M Russell flute band, Middletown, first; M, Lawton, T. M, Russell flute band, Middletown, second. Drum majors, first class-W. J. Brun- nell Southington, first; Peter J. Shea, Sacred Heart corps, Waterbury, sec- ond.
 Drum majors, second class-Major Shea, Waterbury, first; F. Schread, Park City corps, Bridgeport, second. The judges of all contests were Major A. J. Allen, Pope's band, Hartford; E. ! R. Wensman, Ansonia band; R. A. 10. 1 Tibbals. Wheeler & Wilson's band, Bridgeport.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-10
MONEY FOR THE STRIK FRS.
$6,OOO to be Sent To-day by Iron WoTk-
 CTS at Ntuncic, Ind.

Muncie Ind, Aug. 9.-The first con signment of wages from working iron mill employees will be sent to Pittsburg tomorrow to aid the steel workers strike fund. The four lodges of the Amalgamated association in Muncie will send about $600O and about $S0,oOO will be sent from the gas belt alone The donors are employees of the Repub- lie Iron company, and the American Rolling Mill company. Neither is in- volved in the strike.
 Indianapolis, Aug. 9.-Vice President Lewis of the United Mine Workers de- clared tonight that the national execu- tive board, now in session. will consider the strike of the Amalgamated associa- ton of iron and steel workers. There seemed to be a general feeling on the part of the members that something Of this kind should be done before ad- iol1rnD1eOt
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-10
KING LEAVES FOR GERMANY.
Bells Toll the kncli of the Passing of
 tho Dowager Empress.

London, Aug. 9.-King Edward Queen Alexandra, Princess Victoria Prince Nicholas of Greece, and a dis tingulshed official party left London last night for Port Victoria. All will sleep on board the royal yacht that awaits the king and sail for Flushing to- morrow morning.
 Berlin, Aug. 9.-Emperor William has ordered that the arrangements for the naval manoeuvres set for next week be cancelled in consequence of the death of Dowager Empress Frederick.
 Cronberg. Aug. 9.-At noon to-day the church bells of Cronberg solemnly tolled the knel of the passing of the Dowager Empress Frederick. Smul- taneously there was a similar obserV- ance in every Protestant church throughout Germany.
 Except for the fact that the flags were at half mast, Cronberg to-day resumed it's normal air of mid summer quiet. Interest in the Kaiserhof cen ters in the preparations for the torch light procession Saturday evening. The childrens choir of the Berlin Cathsdral will furnish the music for the service in Cronberg church Sunday afternoon
 In the course of the day Emperor William drove to Saalburg, where he spent some time in an inspection of the restoration of the old Roman fortress there. Later he was in consultation with Count von Buelow regarding the reception of Count von Waldersee to- morrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-10
YACHTS RACE AGAIN TO-DAY
CONSVIIUTION MEETS THE COLUM-
 RIA OFF NEWPORT.
First of Another serics of Three Races for the Benefit of the New Cup De- Iender-The Recent Changes In Her Independence Wtll Not be in the Race but May Measure Her Speed With the Other Yachts.

Newport R. T., Aug 9.-With several important and, it is hoped, beneficial changes in her rig, the Constitution Will again meet the Columbia tomorrow in a thirty-m mile race, the first of series of three racing events off this port, held by the New York Yacht club for the cup defenders, as well as for the ninety foot yawls and the seventy-foot sloops, the latter yachts racing for the cup offered last year for the class py Sir Thomas Lipton. Both the two Herreshoff yachts are here ready Tor the fray, and with the three yaWls, Navahoe, Vigilant and Ailsa, and two of the seventies, the Rainbow and Nlr- glnia, the regatta tomorrow seems likely to prove fully as interesting as any this season. There may also be schooner class, provided the Qussetta and Ellnina enter before o'clock to- morrow morning.
 These three races are held principal- ly for the benefit of the Constitution. Since her last race she has been given a new mast several feet longer than the old one and by leading the throat ana DGdh Iloly eii tS iilG iiNA ~ 'S to keep the gaff from swinging so far outboard. This will, it is believed, hold the boat up better to her work, espec- ially in going to windward,
 Up to the present time the Constitu- ton and Columbia have met In ten finished races and each has won fVe, the Constitution being invariably ahead in light weather while the Columbia has always won when the breeze was over six knots an hour, although the margin has usually been small. But these changes in the Constitution, It is hoped, will so increase her speed that she will gradually overhaul the old boat in any kind os a breeze.
 There will be no opportunity afford ed the Independence tomorrow for anotlter contest with the Herreshofr yachts although it is likely that the Lawson boat will measure her speed with the other two by sailing just off the course, as she did two weeks ago during the races for the Astor cups. Nearly everyone on board the lndepen- dence feels very much depressed over the prospect of no more races, and MT. Lawson's decision to send her to Bos- ton. No orders, however, have yet been received here to take the Independence to Boston.
 Besides the Lipton cup the club will give cups to the winners in each class in each of the three races. At the close of this series of races there will be twelve more races arranged for the Constitution and Columbia before the trial races. The dates will be given out by the regatta committee of the New York Yacht club tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-10
PLANS FOR CONSTLTUTION.
Manager Duncan Declares He Heard
 Nothing of Indian Clubs Offer.

Newport, R. l., Aug. 9.-W. Butler Duncan, jr, managing owner of the yacht Constitution, was asked this af- ternoon if he intended to enter the race for the cups offered by the Indian, Harbor Yacht club on the 24th inst, be- tween the Constitution, Columbia and Independence. MT Duncan said he had heard nothing of the race and therefore was not in a position to speak on the matter. He did say, however, that he was entered in the Seawanhaka Yacht club race between the Columbia and Constitution and that he had plenty to do with the pending races of the New York Yacht club, the Seawanhaka club races, and besides, preparing for the trial races off Newport on the 3lst of the present month.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-10
BTCTCLE ETENTS.
Kramer Wins at Madison Square
 Hausman Second in Handicap Race,

Kramer Wins at Madison Square
 Hausman Second in Handicap Race.
 New York, Aug. s.--Frank Kramer, of East Orange, N. J., won the half mile circuit championship at Madison Square Garden tonight, beating Tom Copper, of Detroit, by five open lengths in the final heat. This places Kramer at the head of the list with thirty-six points for the circuit championship, Major Taylor being second with twen- ty- three points and Cooper next with fourteen. In the fourth trial heat of the championship contest Kramer es- tablished new record for the half mile, as he covered it nj 55 seconds. This is a worlds record, beating all previous indoor and outdoor marks.
 w. S. Fem, of Waterbury, Conn.,, in the third heat of the one mile profess sional handicap, covered the distance in 1:57 4-5, and his time in the final heat, although he did not win, was two- fifths of second better. This also es- tablishes new record for an indoor track. Lester Wilson, of Pittsburg, with an allowance of thirty-f1ve yards, won the one mile professional ahndicap after a hard race, with Edward O. Hausman, of New Haven, Conn.,, close second. D. D. Stevens, of Buffalo, captured first honors in the one mile profesiona race for the 2:10 class. Fol lowing are the summarizes of the finals in each event:
 Half mile circuit championship-Fin heat won by Frank Kramer, East Or ange; Tom Cooper, Detroit, second; Al Newhouse, Buffalo and W. s. Fenn, Waterbury, divided third money. Time 1:09 2-5.
 One mile professional, 2:1O class Final heat won by E. D. Stevens Buff falo; Hardy Downing, San Jose, Cal, second; G. l.. Leander, Chicago, third. Time 2:04 4-5.
 One mile professional handicap Final heat won by Lester Wilson, Pitts burg, Pa, 35 yards; E. c. Hausman, New Haven Conn.,, 60 yards, second; John T. Fisher, Chicago, 20 yards, third; Walter Padget Buffalo, 80 yards fourth. Time 1:55 1-5.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-10
WAR IN SOUTH AMERICA
RUPTURE BETWEEN TENEZUELA 4
 AND COLOMBIA IMMINENT.
Owing to the Report of a Second Ih- yasion of the Formcr's Territory There Seems Little Chance of Avoiding Confiiot-Washingt Attention Taken Up With the situation,

Washington Aug 9.-The situation in Colombia and Venezuela continued to occupy much of the attention of of flcials here to-day and while it was not felt that affairs had reached serious aspect yet it was appreciated that both the official and unofficial advices indi- cated a condition of affairs which might mean war between Colombia and Ven ezuela, complicated by revolutionary outbreaks in both countries
 During the day the state department received 0 rather lengthy mail com munication from Consul General Gud- ger at Panama and though this was dated nearly month ago, it told ot the landing of a revolutionary expedi- tion and expressed the current belief held at Panama that this would be fol- lowed by other expeditions.
 The more serious aspect of the mat ter was presented in the press dis patches from Willemstad, stating that the Colombians again had lnvaded yenezuela. There was no official con- frns tion as to this, but it it should prove true there seems little chance or avoiding an open conflict between these two countries, as such an inva- sion bv Colombia would be, in itself, an act of war. But the authorities here prefa1. to take a conservative view or the situation until official advices are in hand.
 When inquiry was made as to why our officials at Bogota and elsewhere did not send full information on the subject. it was stated that these off1- cials were not there to communicate the news, but only to advise this gov 1 ernment as preliminary to any oftl- cial action which might become neces- sary.
 Al the navy department no further 1 steps were taken toward sending shlps l to the isthmus. It was decided def1- nitelv however to send the battleship Wisconsin down to Sandiego, Cal, Tn case the desirability of that move be- came evident by the time she reached 1 San Francisco and the state depart ment was so advised. There was some | comment also as to the possibility ot | sending down some of the ships of the North Atlantic squadron, but Actlns | Secretary Hackett treated these sug- gestions as rather premature Ihere 1 is no doubt however, that an ample force will be sent from the squadron II [ it's presence seems desirable.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-08-10
Foreign Notes.

Copenhagen, Aur. o.-The Dannebrog to- day says that the Russians are about 10 hold extensive manoeuvres In flnland SeN- on Danish vessels have started to trans port troops and material from Revel, a for, tiied town of Russia on the south side or the Gulf of Finland, to the scene of the military operations.
 Brussesls, Aug. 9.-The Soir says Prince Alhert. of Belgium nephew of King leo hold had narrow escape while riding in motor yesterday. The motor ran into d ditch and turned over, with the prince un- dorneath it. He was extricated uniniured
 Paris. Aug. 9.-M Santos -Dumont, finding thof the envelope of his balloon has sustain cd so much damage that t is lnadvisable to saw if together has ordered a new one, work on which hns already begun.
 London Aug 10.--It is reported in West Hartiesp0ol that Sir Christopher Furness' the well known shipbuilder and ship owner. has secured n contract to build nine steam CTS for the Hamburg American llnes