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The age-herald., 1901-04-04
FREIGHT RATES
 ARE DISCUSSED
Industrial Commission HaSSome
 Interesting Evidence.
M. LANGTRY ON STAND
He Says It Is Utterly Useless for the Interstate Commerce Commission To Attempt To Govern the
 Freight Rates.

Washington, April 3-J. M Langtry, representing the Merchants Association of New York, today testified before the industrial committee that it was utterly useless for the interstate commerce com mission to attempt to govern freight clas- sitication rates. The railroads, MT. Lang try stated, exercise power that amounts to arbitrary taxation and in the making of these .classifications, which really amount to rale making, the merchants have no repl csc ntation. The changes, he said in the territory south of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi amounted to an advance of about two-thirds in 200 i.ems of classification, and complaint he had made was dismissed by the road as too general, despite the wholesale na- ture of the advance. He recited large number of instances of alleged discrimin- ation between carload and less than car load rates. which he claimed to be unjus- tifable. There were two classes of dis crimination, he said, viz: Arbitrary bulk, the latter being the difference be- tween rates on carload lots and fractions thereof. The merchants contend that In the latter roads are not governed by the cost of handling The merchants Tn the southern states, he contended, can dis tribute in their respective states goods on the old freight basis, while merchant outside is subjected to the advanced clas- sifcation. This failure to recognize the general classification rates in interstate business is with view, he said, to build up the jobbing interests of the particular state.
 The witness said there are three classes of rates in the southern territory that are higher than the highest rates in the trunk line territory. This higher tarliI for the south may be due partly, he said, to lack of as good railroad facilities Tn the south as elsewhere and also to the light return traffic from the south. The witness regarded the discrimination also of a sectional nature and detrimental to the south He contended that the roads were afraid to make direct new rat hut that they accomplished .he same end by shifting items of freight from one class to another.
 .In other words" he said, 'by manipu- lation for the benefit of certain Mterests.
 The protest of the merchants is not primarily that the rates are advanced, but that the advances are made unequal lv and add burdens to the small dealers.
 MT. Langtry referred to the system 1T inspection of freight at stations aad transfer points by inspectors employed py the roads and railroad associations ana charged that rates are often cut py the inspectors 'looking the other way in in specting freight of the larger and more powerful shippers. This right to open freight consgnments, the witness said' was assumed by the roads and the mer- chants did not object. Objection ne stated, would not result to their inter eStS.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
How Coal Is Made.

From the Moniteur Industriel.
 An interesting case of rapid trans formation of pockwood, or ''lignum vitae" into coal has been reported by MT. G. Arth. The pockwood had been inserted in the bronze. footstep of twelve horse power Jonval turbine, which was making 112 revolutions. The revolving mass weighed about 300 pounds. The pockwood, on which the steel pivot of the shaft rested, was not under water, but 1t would always be wet. When the turbine had been run ming for six months some repairs be- came necessary, and it was observed that the lockwood had turned black in it's upper portion; the wood was brittle, and the fracture strongly re- sembled that of coal; many Assures were noticed. The lower portion of the wood was not altered. The black wood contained 274 per cent. of mois- ture. Dried in vacuo, it yielded on analysis 3.9 per cent. of ashes, 4.86 of hydrogen, 69.76 per cent. of carbon, and the heating value of the dry ma terial was found to be 7106 calories. The substance would thus occupy an intermediate position between Ignite and coal. This transformation had been effected within the short period of six months, and the temperature could not have risen to any high de- gree. The change would, therefore, appear to be due essentially to con- tinued friction of the wet wood. The author concludes that we need hardly believe in the long periods which geol- ogists demand for the formation of our coal fields.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
PASSOVER FESTIVAL.
Celebration Begun by the lsraeites
 Last Night.

The celebration of the Festival of the Passover was begun last night by the Israelites of Birmingham, and for the next seven days only unieayene1 bread will be eaten by rhe faithful, in commemoration of the deliverance of that people from Egyptian bondage.
 Services were held at Temple Eman- uel at C o'clock, which were largely attended, and beautiful lecture was delivered by Rabbi Newffeld on the significance of the festival
 Services were also held at the Syna. gogue in I've nty-second street accord ing to the orthodox ritual. After the services the Sedar was celebrated in many of the Jewish homes.
 Services will be held again this morning at 10 o'clock and on the con- cluding evening and day of the festi- val
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
Everything Ready in Pekin.

Pekin, April 3.-As soon as the generals of the powers notify the ministers as to what disposition is desired of Articles XVIII. and TX. of the protocol everything will be practically concluded except the indemnities, the only claims not ready being the British, German and Japanese The Germans say they can be ready ln two days, and the Japanese assert that they can be ready at moments warn ing. Private claims, however, can De filed until May If.
 A majority of the ministers are in favor of making d general claim as soon as the German claims are in, making allowances for few thousands for possible future claims, although t is believed that all private claims are now filed.
 Ii Hung Chang and Prince Ching have sent to the court for approval list Of nemes. presented by the ministers of the powers for punishment The death list has been reduced to fou. names for deg redation and ninety-one for loss of office No objection is antic4rated, as the men are only prominent in local communities
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
BIBB COUNTY DOCTORS.
An Interesting Meeting of the Medical
 Society at Blocton.

Blocton, April 3-(Speoial.)-A very in- Medical Society was held here last night.
 Among the distinguished visiting physi- clans present were Drs. J. c. LeGrand of Birmingham and Dunlap of Adger, who made very interesting talks in the dis cussion of the papers read. After ad- journment the society, with its distin- gushed guests, repaired to the dining room of the Hotel de Straup, where an elegant repast was rendered by the doc tors of Blocton, Hargrove of Belle Ellen.
 The following toasts were responded to:
 "The M. A. and s. A and the Medical Press" Dr. J. c. LeGrand, Birmingham.
 ''The Bibb County Medical Society," Dr. J. S. Moore, Centerville.
 Professional Association" pr. A. E. Meadow, Blocton.
 'The Relations of the Doctors to Cor porations," Col. w. l.. Rogers, superin- tendent of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company, Blocton.
 "The Contract Doctor" Dr. P. G. Dun lap, Adger. . Law and Medicine" Hon. T. S. Dark, Blocton.
 "The Country Doctor" Dr. M. c. Schooler, Centerville.
 '"The Dental Surgeon,' Dr. Randall, Blocton.
 "The Ladies'" MT. c. J. Hager, Belle Ellen.
 "The Bachelor Doctor" Dr. M. c. Thomas, Belle Ellen.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04

cial circles here. For the same reason that prevented the correspondent rom quoting any authority in the Russian gov ernment as a source of the suggestion contained in this dispatch, it is not pos sible to cite official authority for me comment that has been passed hare upon the suggested Russian plea. This, Tn brief. is that the action of the powers in opposing the Manchuria agreement Will make it impossible for Russia 10 leave Manchuria at all. Tha comment upon this suggested plea is that Russia de- liberately proposes to commit greater offense in the permanent seizure ot Msin- churia if the powers will not conniYe' at a lesser one in allowing her to make secret and private agreement with China. This plea 1t Is said, would be lauShed out of any court of international law so dfsingenious Nis it. Russia is displeased because the powers discouraged china from signing the agreement; yet Russia herself joined with the other powers In undertaking to avoid any such private arrangement involving the acquisition of Chinese territory. Even if she ersists, even If she forces China to sign the Man. churian agreement, there is no obligation upon the powers and certainly not upon the United States, to whom this Russian pledge was given, 70 look npon 1t as binding at any point By the same rea- soning should Russia, failing 10 secure an agreement, continue In MSnchurid be- yond a reasonable time, there is no obli- gation upon any power to respect her title and 1t may be predicted that this subject will lead to q controversy of the gravest character.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
| LARGE DEAL IN
 COAL PROPERTIES Walker County Mines Sold to Pennsylvania Operators. SEVERAL COMPANIES IN IT Plttsbure People Bought To Save Mis- sissippi River Trade-viroinia and
 Alabama Company Said To
 Be One of Them.
SEVERAL COMPANIES IN IT

It is stated on reliable authority that some of the largest coal companies in Walker county engaged in the Missssip- pi river trade have passed into the hands of Pennsylvania operators, who have been forced to buy in order to shut off the inroad that was being made upon their business at New Orleans and other lower Mississippi river points.
 The properties concerned consist of the Virginia and Alabama Coal Company and others, which are not given out, and ne- gotiations are also said to be in progress looking to the absorption of the Corona Coal Company whose property is now in the hands of receivers.
 The Virginia and Alabama Company, which owns valuable mines in Walker County, was one of the pioneers in the Mississippi river trade and it's business has largely increased and is still increas- ing. The company was owned by Rich hioho cdpildilslS, cnleIy Dy the virginia Trust Company. It was organized in 1885 by J. B. Pace of Richmond, who has filled the office of president since its organization.
 It is said that MT. Pace spent last week In Pittsburg and closed the trade whereby the property passes into the control of the Monongahela Company, one of the trict being capitalized at $50 ,000, 900.
 The terms nor details of the trade which is said to include other companies, have not been made public
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
At Memphis.

Memphis. Tenn, April 3.-The ring se- verely suffered in the sixth event when Johnson passed the judges in a big gall lop. Well ridden by O'Brien she won handily by a length.
 Lady Schorr was prohibitive favorite for the fourth race, a seven furlong dash and won handily by length from Queen Dixon. The weather was delightful and a large crowd enjoyed the sport. Three favorites won. Summaries:
 First Race-Six furlongs, selling: Wax Taper, 1O6 q. Woods), to g. won; John ny McHale, 100 (O'Brien). 10 to1 and to l. second; Weidman, 100 (Gomley), 8 to |, third Time, 1:17%.
 Second Race-Four furlongs, selling Drummond, 107 CWinkfield), 8 to 1, won; i; Rocy Cross, 97 CA Weber,, 20 to and S to l, second; Winter Belle, 107 (Gilmore). 20 to 1. third. Time, 0:51A. Third Race-Four furlongs selling; Gaston Hotel stakes: Charles W. Meyer, 11s O. Woods), ? to 1, won; Brannigan, 11s (Crowhurst), 20 to 1 and to l, sec ond: Jordan, 1sS (Cochran), to 1, third Time, 0:50A rr
 Fourth Race-Seven furlongs: Lady Schorr, 1O5 c. Woods), to 5, won; Queen Dixon, sS (-), 8 to 1 and to l, second; Beana, 107 (T. O'Brien), 10 to l, third. Time, 1:31h.
 - Fifth Race-One mile and sixteenth, selling: sarilla, 105 (T. 0'Brien), to l,
The age-herald., 1901-04-04

Among the arrivals at the Metropolitan hotel yesterday were: W. P Basch Gin cinnati J. w. Hooks Atlanta: w. H. White, jr, Atlanta; J. Walla A. Hoyt, Atlanta; Charles Page, New York; Frank w. McCallum, Cineinnati; Thomas H. Law, Sparlanberg, s. C.: R. w. Weaver, city: A. P. Smith, Eutaw; J. T. Garman, Opelika; J. N Cunningham, New Orleans; W. F. Henbert, Montgomery; J. IT. Minns, Montgomery; Valentine Bantoli Cincinnati: R. w Hutchings. Parrish; D. W. McIver, Montgomery; P. McGooley Montgomery; John B. Weadley, Clanton; E. O'Neal Florence; J. C. Kempe, Noun ton; Joseph H. Nathan, Sheffield; J. T.. Rink, Tuscumbia; F. L.. Hood, Nashville; !; W. F. Smith, Atlanta; s. Sultan, New York; B. s. Oldham, Chattanooga; F. C., Brown, St. Louis A. J. Howard. Gle ments; Charles Kifer, Chicago; D. J. Moore, Cleveland, O.: T. R. Gress, Saw annah, Ga. A. NJ Brincke New York; William c. Cato. Montgomery; H. E.. Coolidge, Kansas City; w. P. Wade. New York; F. Baldwin, Memphis; George A. 6orrell, Alexander City; Thomas l.. Bull ger, Dadeville; D. V Jones, Rockford; A D. Bentley, Rockford; John c. Jones, Alabama; Leo Hamburger, Louisville; c. Harry Benjamin, Cincinnati; w. c. Root, Grand Rapids. Mich; F. H. Kiddens Bos- ton; E. s. Ballentine, Memphis; H. Smith and wife Jonesboro, Ark; Gil Johnson, city; M. J. Hickman, Nashville; H. w. COffey. Verbena
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
ReIioious Friction.

London, April 3.-The Morning Leader publishes the following dis patch from Vienna:
 "At Smyrna, on rumors that the Jews had murdered Greek lad for ritual purposes, ten thousand infuri- ated Greeks stormed the ghetto. The Turkish troops charged the mob with bayonets, one person being killed and fourteen others wounded
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
MT. Lomax's Vote. ! is argued by the political gossips vote of South Alabama may be m divided between General Oates
A Second Explosion.

Washington, April 3.-A second explo- sion of a thirteen inch shell in the bore of a naval gun is having the effect of causing some anxiety as to he safety of this type of ammunition. The accident happened aboard the Kentucky about six weeks ago. The ord nance officers are very reluctant to talk about these mishaps, but assert that in this case the projectile burst just as it left the gun, doing little damage,
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
Messaqe From Chaffee.

Washington, April 3.-The War Depart ment has received a cablegram from Gen. eral Chaffee in Pekin. A portion of the message was not made public but the following casualties were announced:
 March IS, at Pekin, Private David Me- Daniels, Company B, Ninth Infantry, cropous pneumonia; March 26, at Tung Chow, c. A. Brett, civilian teamster, quartermaster's department, fractured vertebrae; March 27, at Pekin, Private Morton Stalmaker Company B, Ninth Infantry, croupous pneumonia.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
Austrian Manufacturers.

Vienna, April 4.-An important rep resentative meeting of Austrian manu- lecturers just heIu in Vienna dealt largely with the question of the meet ing of American competition. A reso- lution was adopted declaring the ne- cessity of placing the commercial re- lations of the dual monarchy with the United States on basis of reciprocity and equality simultaneously with the of the commercial treaties in 1903.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
Cuban Convention.

Havana April S.-The Cuban constitu- tional convention to-day took up the propositions of Senor De Quesda and Senor Tamayo regarding relations with the United States which were yesterday laid upon the table but only three mem bers voted for the proposal of Senor De Quesda and only six for that of Senor Tamayo.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
DaIzell Talks About Cuba.

Washington, April S.-Representa- tive Dalzell of Pennsylvania, who has returned from two weeks trip to Cuba, saw President Mckinley today. Mir. Dalzell said he thought there was hardly a man in the island except the politicians who did not favor the ac- ceptance of the conditions of independ- ence imposed by the Platt amendment.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
chaIIenue to Japan.

London, April 4.--"The Japanese press continues very. bellicose," says the Yokohama correspondent of the Daily Mail, wiring yesterday. Count Okouma, formerly Premier and now leader of the opposition, declared in the course of an incisive article that Japan must assert herself or the work of thirty years will be lost. Korea, he says, is not a Russian chattel,. and Rus sia's action is a direct challenge to Japan"
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
Commits Suicide,

Orlando, Fla, April 3.-Dr. J. ". Cal yer of Washington, a winter resident, committed suicide last night. He was suffering from a mental malady Dr. Calver was engaged in pineapple culture and was the manufacturer of proprie- tary remedy.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
The Miners Surrendered.

Terre Haute, Ind. April 3.-At the final meeting tonight between the representa- tives of the 5000 miners in the Indiana bi- luminous field and the operators, the miners surrendered to the operators on the claims for the purchase of powder ard the threatened strike is averted.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
Great Dog Tournament.

Albiline, Kan, April 3.-The Albiine Coursing Club to-day began the largest meet ever held here, over seventy dogs being entered and owners being present from Nebraska, California. Oklahoma and Missouri Eighty jacks are gathered and fine sport is promised.
 Thirty dogs are entered in the puppy race and about fifty in the all age stake.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
Kid Mccoy Goes Into Training.

New York. April 3.-Charles 'kid' Me- Coy left this city tonight for Saratoga, where he will prepare himself for the proposed match between himself and Peterr Maher, to be decided in Louisville April 29. Mccoy states that if Maher does not sign either Sharkey or Jeffries will be acceptable
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
KILLED HIS WIFE.
Mail Carrier Then Cut His Throat
 From Ear to Ear.

Marion, Ind, April 3.-Victor Shultz a mail carrier, aged 35. tonight shot and instantly killed his wife and fatally wounded w. A. Fikenberry, boarder in the family, who attempted to interfere. He then cut his throat from ear to ear with a razor. Shultz and Fikenberry will die. No motive Is known.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
Mrs. Palmer Entertains.

Chicago, April 3.-Mrs. Potter ralmer, assisted by her sons, Alder man-elect Honore Palmer and Potter Palmer, Jr. entertained the precinct captains of the Twenty-first ward and the officers and members of the Tus- caroro Club at the Palmer mansion in Lakeshore drive tonight.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
A Warning From the czar.

Paris, April 4.-"The withdrawal of the Russian squadron at Toulon," says the Libre Parole, 'is brutal disavowal of our government by an allied nation and a condemnation of our policy towards Italy. Moreover, 1t Is threatening warn ing from the Czar"
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
Hardly Possible.

London, April 1.-The Blomfontein cor respondent of the Morning Post asserts that the Boers have been tried for trea- son and executed. MT. l.. De Koch, the peace envoy. who took the message from General Smith-Dorrien to Commandant General Louis Botha February 12.
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Won; Fl Clancy, 10S (Coburn), to 1, sec ond; Tammany Chief, 101 G. Miller), 15 to l, third. Time. 1:55.
 Sixth Race-Sux furlongs, selling: Sue Johnson, 9S CT. O'Brien). to l. won; Hansford. 97 (Ransom), to l and to l, second; Jim W, 106 (Coburn), to l, third. Time 1l6A.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
Southeastern Rates Restored.

St. Louis, Mo-, April 3.-At con ference of the executive officers of the southeastern railroad lines held here today it was agreed to restore the reg ular tariff rates on packing house prod ucts to southeastern territory on April 12.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
VALET JONES
 CONTINUES HIS
 AWFUL STORY
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nial. It will not be revealed in detail un- til the actual murder trial takes place, which will probably not be until October next. Jones, according to the defense, was the arch-conspirator, and Patrick was the innocent tool of the valet. The greatest stress will be laid upon the fact by the defense that Jones is a self-confessed per jurer and that in consequence his tes- timony and confession should obtain no credence.t r
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
PERSONAL.

J. C. Bannon representing the Courier Journal Lithographing Company of Louis vile Ky, who was taken quite sick at the Hotel Morris last week, was carried to the MorrisMorris Sanitarium. His daughter came over from Macon, Ga., to be with him until able to be moved home, and is stopping at Mrs. Adams on Fifth avenue.
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Alabama Coal and Railway co.-A declaration of incorporation was filed yesterday by the Alabama Coal and Railway Company. The incorporators are E. H. Lopez, H. c. Mead and H. l.. Todd. The capital stock is S50,00O, and the headquarters will be at Besse- mer. The company will mine ore and do a general coal business.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
Henderson Sent Up.

Dallas, Tex, April 3-H. c. Tender son. the self-accused Cudahy kidnaper, today pleaded guilty to a charge of theft and was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
The Constitution.

New York, April 3.-Captain Duncan, manager of the syndicate's cup defender now being built at Bristol, R. l., an nounced tonight that the name of the boat would be the Constitution.
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The age-herald., 1901-04-04

For straight whiskies go to Dunker's Saloon, 2O8-2lO N. 2Oth street, between 2d and 3rd avenues. Our leading brands: Sam Clay, Paris Club, Peacock, $1.OO per quart 7
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
Submarine Boats for France.

Paris April 3.-The Minister of Marine NJ DeLanessen, has ordered the construc- tion of twenty additional submarine boats.
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important Meeting.-The ladies of St. Vincent's Hospital Association will hold an important meeting at o'clock this afternoon in the parlors of the Florence Hotel.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
2s3s Sick in Philippines,

thur cables that the number of sick in the Philippines is 2S33.
The age-herald., 1901-04-04
At RenninQs.

Washington, April 3.-It was blustery and disagreeable day at Benning and the track was heavy. Notwithstanding this there was good sized crowd present, and the card was an interesting one The Rogue took the first race by a length in a field of eleven starters, and Right Away, another favorite, captured the sec ond. Four horses started in the steeple chase, and G. R. Long, hurst beat Lady Dainty the favorite. by four lengths. Tamarin took the fourth by three lengths ahead of Anna Darling, sec ond-two lengths ahead of Punctual, the favorite, third. Speedmas, the favorite in the fifth, won by three lengths from field of seven starters. Much to the sur prise of everybody, Gold Fox won the last race by head over Intrusive, whose riding was alleged to be faulty.
 First race, selling, six and one-half fur longs-The Rogue, 9S c. Slack), to 10, won; Gwynne, 1o5 G. Daly), to 1 and to 1, second; Charles Estes, 105 (Ryan), 40 to 1, third. Time 1:26 S-5
 Second race, four and one-half furlongs Right Away, 1os (F. Burns), to 5, won; Fillform, 1Os CT. Walsh), 3 to 1 and even, second Red Damsel, 104 o. Slack), Il to 5, third. Time :59
 Third race, handicap, steeple chase, about two miles-G, R. Longhurst, 139 (Monohan), s to 5, won; Lady Dainty, 40 (Mara), even and out, second; Mazo. 147 e. Green), to l. third Time 4:23 2-5. Fourth race, seven furlongs-Tamarin, J1n TT fr nnr lf,,rr 97 (Brennan) 20 to 1 and 8 to l, sec ond: Punctual, T (Wilkerson), g to 5, third. Time 1:34.
 Fifth race, selling, seven furlongs- Speedmas, 10S CT. Burns),9 to 10, won; Rabunta, s4 co. Thompson), 3 to 1 and even, second; Monmouth Boy 1o5 Book er). 8 to l. third. Time 1:32 2-5.
 Sixth race, handicap, mile and one hun dred yards-Gold Fox. 104 c. SlacS), to l. won: Intrusive 126 (Vandusen). 5 to 2 and to 5. second; Magic Light, 100 (Mies), 6 to 5, third. Time 1:53 4-5.