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The age-herald., 1901-03-26

Star" by Mrs. Evelyn Cecil Jones. While Mrs. Jones is a woman of unusual grace and dignity, in fact of aueenly bearing, she personates child's part with all the grace and piQuency of a child. She, is most fascinating in scene l. of "The Christmas Star" where she comes on as a simple country maid. She simply fas- cinated the audience by her childish pranks. and one could scarcely be per suaded that she lone occupied the stage. Scene Ii. was yet more beautiful, the contrast being so great. Seven years are supposed to have elapsed when she Is next seen; then she comes in with all her Southern grace, arrayed in a gargeous evening costume So very striking was the change that she received rounds and rounds of applause To draw the line as to her ability in each character would indeed be a difficult task for an artist. Her success as a reader Is assured be- yond doubt, because her work is new and original. The pefsonating of the different characters, with characteristic costumes Is very attractive and in thls she will make a decided hit. Mrs Jones has had the most flatterng offers to take up the stage as an actress, taking up at once such strong characters as Queen Elizabeth and Mary Queen of Scotts, Parthenia, in Ingomar, in the first com panies of the theatrical stage. She has all the combined talents necessary to make a star in a very short time. She possesses a stage presence that few have and a deep meloGious voice seldom heard in woman. She Is a born tragedean.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
REMAINS WILL BE
 TAKEN ID ATHENS
Funeral of Mrs. Robt. J. Lowe
 Will Occur This Morning
SHORT SERVICES TO BE HELD
lnternent Will Take Place This After. noon at Old Home-Infant Son Will Rest In Same Casket
 With Mother. @

The funeral of Mrs. Robert J. Lowe will take place at 1O:SO o'clock this morn ingfrom the residence of E. ]. Mccrossin, 2717 Avenue G, Rev. L. S. Handley. pas- tor of the Central Presbyterian Church conducting the services The pail bear CTS are Henry R. Dill Judge c. A. Senn. Henry B. Gray, E. K. Campbell, Ross C.. Smith, w. N. Malone, D. J. McCrossin, E. K. Campbell, w. K. Malone, D. J. McCrossin, A. J. Camp. John J. Altman and Wilson R. Brown.
 The remains of the infant boy will >be placed in the same casket with his mother and the remains will be taken'to Athens, the former home of Mrs Lowe. for bur ial, leaving here at 12:19 p. m. on the Louisville and Nashville train.
 The local lodge of Elks will attend the funeral in a body and escort the body to the Union passenger station A mo- tice for the Elks to meet In their hall at 9 o'clock this morning appears else where.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
SUPPOSED MURDERER.
Man Arrested In Kentucky for Whom
 There Is $1o,ooo Reward.

Cincinnati, March 25.--A special to the Commercial Tribune from Pineville, Ky, says:
 "A man supposed to be J. c. Durham, wanted at Santa Clara, Cal, for the mur- der of six people, was arrested today by detectives on reward of $10,000. The man arrested denies that he Is the Dur ham wanted and declares he is from Huntsville, Tenn. He was questioned about Huntsville, however, and denied that he had ever lived there. The man arrested has been working in a sawmill for some time. His arrest was made on Information from California.
 '"The authorities at Santa Clara have been communicated with.
 Durham 1t is said, on May 26, 1896 near Campbell, Cal. murdered Miss R. P McClinchy. Mrs. Hattie Durham Miss Minnie Schlessley, Col. R. P. McClnchy, James Mills and Robert Briscoe He had married Miss McClinchy, and was staying at the home of'his father-in-law the night of the murder.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
MEMPHIS BROKER SHOT.
One of the Leading Brokers of the South Attacked By Woman.

Memphis March 25-A. w. Hoggin, one of the most prominent brokers in the south, was shot by Doris Noble, notor- ious woman. in front of the Beale street market house tonight. The ball entered Hoggin's abdomen and ranged upward. It Is not thought the victim will survive his injury. The reason of the deed was that the woman was liquor mad at the time, and being accused of drunkenness by Hoggin
 Doris Noble is a well-known character in Memphis, and has on previous oc- casons shown her desperate temper, at one time having slashed a woman almost fatally. She was arrested.
 Hoggn is probably the foremost broker in the south He was born In Franklin Tenn, and was in business in Nashville prior to his location here fifteen years ago. He is 54 years old, prominent in social and business circles, and has a wife and two children in this city.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Big Storm In Georgia.

Rome, Ga., March 25.-A hail and rain. storm ragged here this morning for ar hour Several business houses had theil fronts blown in and the stocks ruined No fatalities Six inches of rain fell 1T four hours, according to the weather ob- server
 At Chambers, six miles from Rome. the gale blew down a house and wrecked a cotton mill and three barns.
 Many head of live stock were killed It is feared much injury has been done to fruit trees. The rivers are rising rap- idly. Thousands of feet of lumber Is ir danger of washing away, and large forces of hands are removing 1t to places oi safety
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
China FIaurina On IndcmnitIes.

Pekin, March 25.-The special commit tee of ministers appointed to consider the question of China's ability to meet the indemnity claims is already well forward with the work of Investigating the re- sources of the empire.
 Sir Robert Hart, drector-general of the imperial maritime customs, has been examined, as have also the managers of representative Chinese banks, many pawnbrokers and other Chinese finan- ciers. The consular reports for a num- Der of years back have been closely read
 It now appears that from alr the sources the annual revenue aggregates about s65.- 100000 in gold derived from the land tax, the grain, the Lilxin. the customs, the opium tax and miscellaneous imports.
 The largest two items are the land tax, which brings In $40 600, and the foreign customs, which yields $12,00O000
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
AMUSEM EN IS.

pr. T. Dewitt Talmage will deliver his great lecture. "The Science of Good Cheer" at the Jefferson Theatre next Friday evening Dr, Talmage is so
 widely and favorably known it Is safe to predict that there will be a large at tendance.
 The Philadelphia Press says of him:
 "IIe defles criticism. The attempt to do anything but listen to those sentenc- es, now short. sharp and ringing, and now drawn out with a plaintiveness that will finger after his voice has died away; to do anything but laugh at those flint hits-that delicate sarcasm, mmicry that Is the perfection of acting-or to feel so very, very serious when, in a moment, you are carried from laughing to a sober. solemn reflection; the attempt, in fine, to be anything else but in complete har- money with the speaker, and to acknowl- dge his absolute sway, Is so vain that it needs no explanation.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
SAD MEETING IF
 MEDICAL SOCIETY
Death of Dr. Chapman Cast
 Gloom Over Session
WASA PROMINENT MEMBER
Committee Appointed to Attend thc Funeral and Draft Resolutions. Memorial Exercises Will Be
 Held at Next Meeting.

The Jefferson County Medical Society held an unusually sad meeting last night. The ruthless hand of death had removed one of it's most popular members. Dr. G. C. Chapman. who was killed in yes terday's storm.
 Dr. Chapman was respected and loved by the whole society having served as ks secretary for several years. He was just arrived at the beginning of the prime of his life
 No regular business was transacted. but suitable action was taken regarding the death of Dr. Chapman. The following committees were appointed, after which the society adjourned:
 As a committee of respect and escort to attend the remains of Dr. G. C. Chap man to the train, the following gentle men were appointed Drs. T. D. Parke, H. N. Rosser, George S. Brown, Wyatt Henin, Mack Rogers. E. P. Riggs. J. D. Heacock, J. W Barclay, c. R. Sexton, w. M. Jordon. S. L. Ledbetter, l.. Wha- ley J. c. LeGrande, W. E. B. Davis, F. A. Lupton, J. M. Mason. W. P. MeAdory and Edgar Allen Jones.
 To procure for the society a suitable floral tribute to it's honored dead: Drs. B. L. Wyman, chairman; L. c. Morris and M. N. Due.
 To draft resolutions on the death of pr. Chapman: Drs. E. H. Sholl, chair man. c. Wilson and H. S. Ward
 On motion by Dr. Rosser the next regular meeting will be a memorial ser vice of respect to Dr. Chapman.
 The society adjourned without trans acting any business, as a token of respect to its departed member.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Collector of Customs In Trouble.

Washington, March 25.-The Civil Ser vice Commission has recommended to the Secretary of the Treasury the dismissal of Moses Dillon, United States collector of customs at Fl Paso, Tex, and In spectors Fink, Bloom and Ray on the ground that all four of these persons were implicated in an alleged conspiracy whereby a package of civil service ex- animation papers were opened and the same furnished to applicants for exami- nation beforehand. Messrs. Dillon and Bloom also are charged with levying po- 1ltcal assessments. This recommendation Is coupled with another that prosecutions be commenced by the attorney-general for the offenses stated; that all four be prosecuted under the first charge, and that Messrs. Dillon and Bloom be pro- ceeded against also on the additional charge of levying assessments. Inspector Bloom Is believed to have resigned from the service although of this the commls- sion has no official information. and In- spector Ray is now in the customs in Cuba. Il
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Cyclone In Michioan.

Kalamazoo, Mis-, March 25-A cyclone struck the town of Pavilion, wrecked a number of houses and did much other damage. The home or Noah Tripp was rolled over for a distance of five rods and Mrs. Tripp was completely buried under the debris. She sustained injuries which will result fatally. The house caught fire and was completely ruined. In Scott's The storm passed through Scotts Sta tion, doing great damage to property Nearly every building in tho path of the storm was wrecked. Large orchards were destroyed and fences are down every Whre.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Fire at Newport.

New Orleans. March 25.-A fire occurred just before o'clock this evening in the store of B. Fellman, in the heart of the retail dry goods district. The employees had just left the top floor when the flames burst forth, and the fire gutted the entire building, causing a loss of $13000O on stock and building. Good work on the part of the fire department confined the blaze to the Fellman establishment, all though the carpet house of Leopold Levy and the notion store of the Rosenberg Company, on either side, each sustained about s20OO0 water damage. No cause for the fire can be assigned.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
A WONDERFUL INVENTION

They cure dandruff. hair falling, head. ache, etc. yet cost the same as an ordi- nary comb. What's that? Why. Dr. Whites Electric Comb. The only pat ented comb in the world People every where it has been introduced are wild with delight. You simply comb your hair each day and the comb does the rest. This wonderful comb is simply unbreak- able. and is made so that 1t is absolutely impossible to break or cut the hair. Sold on a written guarantee to give perfect satisfaction in every respect. Send stamps for one. Ladies size 5Oc, gents size 35c. Live men and women wanted everywhere to introduce this article. Sells cn sight. Agents are wild with success Address D. N. Rose, Gen. Mgr, Decatur. Ill.
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The age-herald., 1901-03-26
"The Devils Auction"

Next Saturday matinee and night at the Jefferson Theatre. '"rhe Devils Auction" will be the offering for the patronage amusement seekers.
 "The Dance of the Elements" the new electric effect which Manager Charles H. Yale has purchased from it's inventor MT W. F. Hamilton. and will present solely with his spectacle. "rhe Devils Auction, :" promises to be quite a novelty. Its para phernslia Is elaborate and intricate, and is developed by two dancers, who dance and piroutee amid which appears to be real rain and snowstorms showers of gold and other effects. The introduction of number of new and novel ideas nelectric lighting and a multiplicity of harmonious coloring, aided by special scenic investi- ture, forms in it's entirely pleasing the atrical offering
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Rebels Causing Trouble.

Kingston. Jamaica. March 25.-The British mail steamer Para. from Colon brings reports of renewed activity on the part of the rebels In the vicinity of Pan anna. The hands of the government are full in their effort to keep the rebels out of the city. Excessive war taxes are be- ing levied and last week party of bus mess men protested against those high rates. They were therefore arrested and charged with being rebel sympathizers Two of the prisoners managed to leave the country by steamer, but the others were kept In prison until they had paid the heavy fines imposed upon them,
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
NEWS LOCAL AND
 FEDERAL COURTS
Some Small Cases in the City COurt-Acquitted in Fed
 eraI Court.

In the first division of the City Court the case of John Lamb vs the Southern Railway resulted in a verdict of $22. 30. Plaintiff sued for the value of COW. The case of Lew Lazarus vs. the West ern Union Telegraph Company, an appeal case, is on trial.
 The case of W. L. Jones' vs. White Swan Laundry Company was dismissed for want of prosecution.
 Other cases on yesterdays docket were !, continued until today.
 Juries were organized for the week as follows:
 Jury No. NV. W. Whatley, J. W. Cum ningham. c. F. Davidson, Oscar Jones, J. F. Taylor, John T. Adair, A. L. Sparks, G. w. Stewart, Jack Miles, T. s. Rogers, W. T. Jolly, c. M. Dewitt.
 Jury No PC. D. Schwine, Walter El- Is, J. B. Blackwell, P. P. Jones, w. D. Bush, Mitchell Houten S. J. Ford, George Keller, R. II. Hagood, G. A. Robertson, c. G. Evans, T. N. Harvill.
 United States Court.
 Tn the United States Court yesterday H. 8. Hansard was acquitted of the charge of furnishing material for an H. llcit distillery.
 In the bankruptcy case of J. H. Acker Judge Bruce heard argument in petition for contempt against Miller ct al. He dismissed the petition, and referred the whole matter back to Referee Trimble.
 Court Items.
 Chancellor J. c. Carmichael is in Mo- bile. He is expected back tonight.
 The Circuit Court will open today. The following deeds were filed:
 W. NJ Newton and wife to J. A. Tuck CT. $l1o0, lot 8, block 10, Phelan's addition to Birmingham. d D. M. and E. A. Drennen to N. M. Brent. $2,50o east half of lot 5, block S5 Birmingham.
 Ensley Land Company to D. H. Baker ct all. SIPS, lots l, 2, B and "A, block 15 II. Ensley.
 c. A. and o. D. McDaniel to Bessie Green, s114O, See deed.
 G. M. Lathem to Alabama Trust and Savings Company, s15OO, part of block 79s. Birmingham.
 Ensley Land Company to R. M. Pyle s1375. lots 15 to 19. block r G. Ensley Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Com pany to J. R. and J. B. Adams, $44OO, See deed.
 c. Bradshaw to M. P. Bradshaw, $500 lot IS, block 754, Birmingham.
 A. Thorp and wife to J. R. Thomas, sS5 See deed.
 N. L. Miller and wife to G. w and M A. Chambers, $1o25, lot See deed.
 c. Bradshaw ct al. to Southern Cement Company, $10oO lots F to 32, block 226 and l to 16 block 246. North Birmingham J. c. and D. l.. Higgins to Tutwier Goa and Coke Company. See deed.
 J. M. Clemmons to M. D. Clemmons $40O. lot in section 26. township r, range 3 S. Bethea and wife to M. E. Kelley 5000, lots 8 and f. block 26, South Smith field.
 F. M. and J. B. Bethea to George Bibe 5000, lots 5 and G. block 26, South Smith. field ..,,
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Leipslc Philharmonic Orchestra.

As the time approaches, the visit of the great foreign orchestra absorbs more and more the attention and interest of music lovers, and seekers after legitimate en- tertainment. That Birmingham Is the on- ly city in Alabama visited by this or ganization, as Atlanta in Georgia and Nashville in Tennessee Is a distinct hon or to our community, and is evidence of the great opportunity our people will en- joy on Thursday next, in the afternoon and at night.
 There is such a large matinee contin- gent in our city that as late as last week arrangements were made for an extra performance by the orchestra, and it seems now that two large houses will be attracted to the Jefferson on Thursday. Birmingham grows more and more musi- cal each year, and this season will be pre-eminant, because of the extraordi- nary event of Thursday next.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
T. p. A.
Mobile Sends Inquiry Concerning Lo-
 cal Members.

Col E. L. Higdon, secretary of Post B, Travellers Protective Association, re- ceived the following telegram yesterday afternoon:
 Mobile, Ala, March 9. 1901. Col .E. L. Higdon, Birmingham, Ala. "understand Birmingham was visited by cyclone this morning. l trust that you and all the members of Post B, T. P. A, and their families escaped injury. Please advise quick.
 JOHN McANDREWS. Secretary" Colonel Higdon requests that all mem bers of the Travellers Protective Asso- citation who suffered by the storm to com municate with him and to state to what extent they suffered.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Chamber of Deputies.

Paris, March 26-The Chamber of Depu- ties was in session until a late hour last evening in order to conclude the debate on article IA of the law of association. which was finally adopted by vote of 31S to 23;.
 Four of the best debaters in parliament participated in the discussion, M. Leon Bourgeois. M Georges Leygues, M. Alex andre Ribot and M. Weldeck- Rousseau, the premier.
 M. Bourgeois denounced the ''pernisous teachings of the religious schools, which, he said "set the young generation against the Republic and may lead to civil war"
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Foreign Suaar Counties.

London, March 25.-The House. of com. mons committee in charge of sugar in terests visited Lord Lansdown, the For eign Secretary, today and represented that serious injury was being done to the colonies and the home por-s by foreigr sugar bounties. The committee pointed out what the United States had done foi the Jamaican trade by the imposition oi countervailing duties and trusted Lord Lansdowne woul dtake such action as the situation demanded
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
TWO WASHOUTS.
Families En Route To Birmingham
 Are Delayed By High Water.

Waco, Ga~. March 25-The Southern Railway had two washouts two miles above this place today. The train for Birmingham which left Atlanta at 4:15 this afternoon was held up until nearly Il o'clock tonight.
 The train had on board a half dozen men whose families are in Birmingham, and who were anxious to reach their homes. The train Is not expected to reach Birmingham until a. m. tomor- row. A
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
The Primary at opeIika.

Opelika, March 5-(Special)-The Dem- ocratic primary for city officers was held here today, and was one of the most closely contested ever held here there be- ing three excellent tickets warmly es- poused by jealous friends Three hundred and thirty-three votes were cast, but there were so many names on the ticket and so much scratching that the result will not be known until very late.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
HEAVY RAIN AT GADsDEN.
Staeets are Flooded and Farming Land
 Is Covered With Water.

Gadsden, March 25.-(Special.)- Gadsden and all this section was wis., ited today by a tremendous rainfall, at times almost waterspout. Rain fell continuously for six hours. Every street was flooded and water stood from two to five feet deep in Main street. All creeks flooded the entire country and many cattle drowned. The Coosa river has risen twelve feet and is still rising rapidly.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
BRITISH REPORT VICTORY.
Captured Several Large Guns and
 Many Pounds of Ammunition.

London, March 25.-The War Office has received the following from Lord Kitchener:
 Pretoria, March 5.-Babbington's force, including Shekleton's column, attacked Delary, 1500 strong, south west of Vestersdorp, and, having de- feated him, followed him up rapidly, with the result that the Boer rear guard was driven in and their con veyances, including the guns, captured at Vladisok
 Our troops displayed gallantry and dash. They captured several large guns, one pompom, six Maxims, 320 rounds of big ammunition, 15,000 rounds of small ammunition, 160 rifles, 53 wagons and A carts, besides taking 140 prisoners.
 Our losses were slight. Many Boers were killed and wounded
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Neootiatinq With Hanna,

Cleveland, March 25-It became known today that J. P. Morgan is negotiating with Mark Hanna for the transfer to the United States Steel corporation of MT. Hannas interest in the American Ship building Company. The sale of Rocke- fellers interest to the United States Steel corporation means virtually hs retire ment.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
A RECITAL
Will Be Given By Mrs. Evelyn ceci
 Jones.

Mrs. Evelyn Cecil Jones will give re- cital at the Jefferson Theatre the week after Easter. In referring to a recital given in Chicago by Mrs Jones, the Chi cago American says:
 "One of the most delightful numbers given on the programme last night. at Milinah Temple was "The Christmas
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
F. A. Rice Administration.

Houston, March 25-F A. Rice, brother of William M. Rice, deceased, was today appointed permanent administrator of the estate in Texas His bond was fixed at s3O00 coo. The matter came up on the ap- pication of O. T. Holt, administrator of the estate of Mrs. W. M. Rice for letters on the Rice estate, which he alleged is indebted to the estate of which he is ad- minstrator in a large sum.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Labor Contract for Another Year.

The Knights of Labor have signed a scale with the Galloway Coal Company in Walker County for another year. The scale was signed on the 23d and Is the same as that of last year. It goes into effect April l.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
OFFERS OF HELP.
Joe A. Maenus 6 Go. Ready To Con.
 tribute To the Relief Fund.

The following telegram was received by the Age-Herald last night:
 Cincinnati, O.. March 2 Birmingham Age-Herald Birmingham Ala: If funds are needed for storm sufferers wire, and we will contribute.
 JOS. A. MAGNUS & co.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Roers Lose Aaain.

Capetown, March 25.-It is said that the Boers lost heavily in attacking the garrison at Lichtenberg last week. Upwards of seventy burghers are re- ported to have been shot at one spot among the wire entanglements.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Cut Her Roy,s Throat.

Louisville, Ky, March 25.-A spe. cial' to the Times from Georgetown. Ky. says that Mrs. Edward St. Thomp. son, daughter of prominent druggist of this place, this afternoon cut her boys throat with razor and then cut her own throat Both were dead when found. No cause is known.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
To the Public:

A large amount Of Lumber and Shingles will be requir- ed to repair the damage done by the storm. We do not propose to take advantage of the situation, and to that end offer our stock at the usual prices.
 M. c. Reynolds Lumber Company, Ltd.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
The Derby Favorlte Sold.

Louisville, Ky, March @.-Garry Herr man, the favorite in the Kentucky and American Derbies, was sold today by Charles Head Smith to Capt. Sam S Brown of Pittsburg for S200O0.
 Herman will be sent. to either Memphis or Nashville.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Two Harris Women in Jail,

Addie Harris and Manita Harris. two negro women, are in the county jail on a charge of murder. They were brought from Ensley yesterday, and are said to have killed an old negro woman, named Ella HumohrSes.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Frank MIller's Endless Chain,

The endless chain started by Frank Mil- Ter, who is in jail under sentepce of death for the murder of Policeman Adams, seems to have come to an end. No letters were received at the sheriff's office Sun day and none yesterday.
The age-herald., 1901-03-26
Attention. EIks!

Meet in EfKs' Hall at o'clock this morning to attend the funeral of Mrs Robert J. Lowe.
 D EDWARD DRENNEN,
 Exalted Ruler. w. B. COLDWELL. Acting Secretary.