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The age-herald., 1901-05-28
WATCH IS TRACED FROM
 TEEN TSIN TO WOODLAWN
Magnificent Watch Studded With Diamonds Was Stolen from an English Officer in China and Was Yesterday RecOv-
 cred at Woodlawn by PoStohice Inspector

A beautiful gold watch studded with magnificent diamonds, after travelling under the watchful eye of post office In spectors from Tien Tsin. China, to Wood lawn, Ala. a distance of six thousand miles, is now in the hands of United States authorities and will soon be re- turned to an English army officer sta- toned in the distant Orient. -
 The watch Is valued at about s5O00. and besides It's commercial worth is priceless as an heir loom. It is alleged that the beautiful time-keeper was stolen by a young man from Birmingham who en- listed in the United States army and was sent to China during the recent trouble with the Boxers. The young man, whose name the authorities refuse to dis close, was a watchmaker and while in Tien Tsn was on a special detail and had little real army work to do He took In jobs of watch repairing and on account of his excellent work soon had large patronage from the officers. In this way the magnificent English watch came into his hands together with two smaller ones which were also studded with jewels.
 The Englishman who had sent hls watch to be repaired never saw It again, and with 1t the young man also disappeared, He deserted from his company in the army and took all the jewelry with him.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28

When the soldier watchmaker's disap- pearance became known there was great commotion among the rich officers who had left their watches with him, and all sorts of agencies were called upon to as- slst in apprehending the deserted soldier.
 II. M. Robinson. superintendent of the mails at Tlen Tsln, while looking over his records found that @ young soldier had forwarded registered package to a per son n Woodlawn, Ala. This gave the in- spectors a clue and yesterday the watch was recovered. The postofiice inspectors are ret,cent about discussing the affair and refuse to give the name of the young soldier. as well as the person to whom the package was addressed.
 A special officer was sent to Blrmlng- ham by Inspector Williams. who Is sta toned at Chattanooga He went to Wood lawn and called upon the person to whom the package was addressed. The man agreed to go with the inspector to the postofflce and let him examine the pack age. The mysterious registered letter ar found to contain the English officers watch
 The watch was taken in charge by the inspector and forwarded to his chief. who will In turn send 1t to ashington. From there 1t will be returned to it's owner in the far East.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
OLD VETERANS LEAVE
 FOR GREAT REUNION
More Than Two Hundred and Fifty Old Soldiers Leave for the Camping Ground Where Battle Scared Remnants of
 Great Army Will Once More Muster

The members of Camp Hardee. United Confederate Veterans, left yesterday af- ternoon for Memphis to attend the re- union. More than two hundred and fifty veterans and friends from this district left on the special trains of the Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham road.
 Many of the sponsors, maids of honor and friends of the veterans from the city, Bessemer and other points accompanied the battle-scarred soldiers.
 Most of the veterans were in uniform and the Crosses of Honor were worn conspicuously.
 Among the fair sex the following went over to Memphis this afternoon: Miss Emma Leedy. Sponsor of Camp Hardee and her maid of honor, Miss Bloise Johnston, Miss Caroline Chisolm, maid of honor to the sponsor of Alabama; Miss Rebie Berney, Miss Alice Collier, sponsor of Camp Sanford at Clanton; Miss Annie K. Walker, maid of honor First Alabama Regiment Miss Josie Rut- ledge. of Bethlehem; Miss Carrie Bride well, sponsor of the First Reginfeht; Mrs. II. H. Sinnige, Miss Hattie Williams, sponsor of Mckinley Camp at East Lake and Miss Lula Lacey and Jamie McKin- ley, maids of honor; Miss Grace Vance, Mrs. W. B. Leedy, Mrs. Vance and others.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28

Among the veterans who left yesterday afternoon were Colonel l. ". Bush, com manding Alabama regiment; Prof. s. l.. Robertson, commander of Camp Hardee; J. l.. Darby. adjutant Camp Hardee; w. E. Yancey, first lieutenant Camp Hardee; B. James, second lieutenant Camp Hardee; A. w Hilton. color bearer Camp Hardee; Messrs. J. B. Allen, Sam Vance, J. c. Boles, T.zJ. Weems. Rev. J. R. Lloyd, A. c. Oxford, J. W. Rutledge, D. R. Dunlap, L. Rogan, Elem Jordan, s. Riggs, Dr. J. w. Barclay, surgeon on General Harri- sons staff: John Haran, I. A. Baker, R. F. Lacey, A. C.. Acton, R. M. Deshazo, J. F. Mclaughlin, Major E. W. Rucker, John G. Benton, c. F. Enslen, T A. Ham, ilton, William Berney, W, s. Brown. R. H. Hudson, George M. Morrow. J. O. Wright. T. Sturgess. J. M. Deans, pr. L. S. Handiey. J. c. Miller J. B. Francis, J. B. Haywood, grandson of one of the signers of the Declaration of Indepen- dence. and many others.
 - Bessemer-7T. P. Walker, adjutant;. E. King, William Lovelace. Captain W. F. Hanby, A. A. Harris, J. NJ. Mcdonald, G. W. Moore. E. M. Owens, J. W. .McCorkle, Jesse Bell. P. J. McAdory.
 East Lake Camp--I. Mckinley, com mander; J. M Huey, Tom Huey and others.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
MRS. HEWLETT's FUNERAL.
Many Beautiful Floral Offerings To
 Her Memory.

The funeral of Mrs. N. V. Hewlett took place in the family residence, Third avenue and Twenty-third street, at o'clock yesterday afternoon, and there was very large attendance of sympathizing friends. The Rev. Dr. Branscomb of the Methodist Church officiated. He read the impressive ser vices of that church for the dead, and offered prayers. Nearer My God To Thee" and Asleep in Jesus" were sung by Mrs. Chandler and others with singularly beautiful pathos and force.
 The procession to Oak Hill Gene tery was nearly a quarter of a mile long. Arrived at the cemetery, there were further religious services and the remains of the brave old mother were laid to rest.
 The floral offerings were remarkably numerous and rich. One of the rich est and most exquisite was from Mrs. Hewlett's children and bore the word Mother" in blue on white bed. Only the larger offerings of flowers were conveyed to the cemetery, and they entirely covered the grave.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
CASE NOW GOES TO
 U.S.SUPREME COURT
Suit Against the Debenture Company Will be Fought
 to the End

Tn the Federal Court yesterday attor- neys representing George A. Blinn, Jr, ct al. applied for a rehearing of the case against the Continental Security Re demption Company. The motion was over ruled by Judge Meeks, and they then asked that a supersedeas bond be fixed that the case might be carried to the United States Supreme Court. The bond was fixed at slO,O0O and was promptly given.
 Pending the appeal to the Supreme Court the present receivership will con- tinue under the bond.
 Yesterday the celebrated case of Kra- dusky against the Birmingham Foundry and Machine Company was taken up by Judge Meeks. This is a suit to recover heavy damage on the alleged infringement of patent.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
Building Permits.

The A. J. Krebs Company are pre- pairing to erect a four-story brick build ing in Morris avenue, between Twenty third and Twenty-fourth streets. It will cost 5000.
 H. H. Mayberry was granted build ing permit yesterday to erect two- story brick dwelling in Nineteenth street, between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, at cost of $1O,00O.
 The A. J. Krebs Company was granted a permit to erect three-story brick building at First avenue and eighteenth street. The cost of this is placed at $25,V00.
 F. E. Davidson was granted a per nit to erect a two-story tenement at Twelfth avenue and Twentieth street. It will cost $12,000.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
EXERCISES AT THE POLLOCK STEPHENS Stage Drapery Caught Fire During the Performance IT CAUSED A SMALL PANIC The Exercises Were Held in the Chap el of the School and Were Very
 Interesting-The Glass VIII
 Graduate Tonight.
IT CAUSED A SMALL PANIC

The closing exercises of the Pollock Stephens Institute which began Sunday with the annual sermon at the First Methodist church were continued last night in the chapel of the Institute, where an audience that filled every seat assem- bled; and not only were all the seats taken, but a score or more men stood In the aisles fsetsS
 The attraction last evening consisted of the recitations of the pupils of the musical and elocution departments. MT. Staats and Mrs. Mullen have charge re- spectively of the piano and the voice schools and Miss Arlington Is the teach CT of elocution Each of them has reason to be proud of the brilliant results of the year. E.
 The programme was as follows:
 Part |.
 Die Yacht am Rhine: German class. The Soldiers Joy (Banks); Miss Bessie Webb.
 valse Mignonne (schutte); Miss McKen- zie st
 How salyator Won Cwilcox); Miss Jes- sic Bonner.
 The Guardian Angel (Gounod); Mrs. Sat terfield and Miss Manley.
 Les Compliments de Normandie Select ed); Mrs. Kinney and Miss Ellerbe. The Telephone Romance (Phelps); Miss Fay Harris.
 The Yankee in Love (Burnette): Miss Blanche Davis. Serenade (MaszowskD; Miss Edwards.
 Part II.
 As the Dawn (Cantor); Miss Bessie Cum ningham.
 Les petites files qui n 'aiment pas la Champagne (BelD; Misses Bryan. Arnold, Penlope, Bryan and Warner. Retour des Gondoliers (BineD; Miss Mo Laurine.
 The Star Spangled Banner (McDowelD; Misses Deane, Bonner, Webb. Keiser, Love and Emond
 The Red Fan (Brown); Miss Claude Hill Mckenzie.
 Sweet May (Barnby): Mrs Satterfeld, Miss Cunningham. Miss Manly. The Hazing of Valiant '(Selected); Miss Fay Harris.
 Love You Gobesk); Miss Teresa OMalley.
 Impromptu (Reinhold); Miss Lewis. Lady Clare CTennyson); Recitative, Miss Emond s.tsss.. ss .a Pantomime; Misses Love- Keiser liar per, Cosby and Deane.
 Fire on the Stage.
 Just aS the ldSt piece was Delng per formed a fire broke out on the stage and small stampede was started: but the excitement was quickly calmed. The drapery caught from calcium flash, but almost in an instant Mrs Taliaferro, the principal. and Miss Arlington. who was manipulating the calcium. extinguished the flame by dashing a bucket of water on 1t. An alarm was sent in to the fire depart ment, but notwithstanding the prompti- tude of Chief Mullin and the firemen, all danger was past when they arrived. The excitement did not last five minutes. The Pollock-Stephens commencement proper will take place tonight at Seals Hall when the Rev. Dr. James A. Dun can of Chattanooga will deliver the lite rary address and the graduating class will receive their diplomas.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
ON SICK LEAVE.
Lieutenant Frank Savage Arrives
 from the Philippines.

Lieutenant Francis M Savage of the United States army has just arrived from the Philippines and is in Birmingham.
 Lieutenant Savage, who is a son of the late probate judge. Robert R. Savage of Centre. Cherokee County, was graduated from West Point in the class of 97. He left with his regiment on one of the first transports which sailed for the Philip pines and he has remained in active duty there and in China ever since. sec ing a great deal of the service and dis tinguishing himself for his soldieriy con duct.
 Lieutenant Savage comes home on three months sick leave, and will spend most of his leave with his family at Centre He declares the Filipinos to be quite as bad as they are painted. but says that American civilization is alerady having a distinct influence for the better upon the natives.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
CORONER HAS BEGUN
 AN INVESTIGATION
Exa nination Conducted in the Church Where,Preacher
 Was Killed

Coroner Paris yesterday empaneled a jury to investigate the killing of Rev. J. R. McEwen, the negro preacher who was shot in the Harmony Street Church, Avondale, during the delivery of his ser mon Sunday night.
 More than twenty-five witnesses were cXamined during the day, and 1t was stated last night that more than that number would be examined today. The investigation is being held In the church Whfre the preacher was shot.
 e6terday Andrew Fletcher, brother of H6anY Fletcher. was arrested by order Of the coroner and placed in jail. He Is charged with being implicated in the homicide.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28

TEETEINA was first used by Dr.
 Charles J. Moffett. a graduate of Jeffer- son Medical College. Philadelphia, Pa. in his extensive and successful treatment of children in Georgia in overcoming the troubles incident to teething and hot sum- mers. TEETHONA CTeething Powders) counteracts the effect of hot weather and keeps the digestive organs in a healthy condition. and has saved the lives of thousands of children in the doctors na- tive state, where physicians prescribe and all mothers give 1t. and 1t is criminal in mothers of our section to allow their babes and little children to suffer and perhaps die when relief can be so easily only 25 cents at druggists: or mail 25 cents to C. J. Moffett. M. D., St. Louis, Mo.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
ENGINEER INJURED.
John Cox of the L. G N. Has His Arm
 Broken By Reverse Lever.

John Cox, one of the best-known en- Railroad, and who has been in charge of an engine running from here to Montgomery for many years, sustained very painful accident yesterday MT. Cox was at his usual place on the en- zine when the train pulled out from ', Montgomery, but at Oxmoor the re- verse lever could not be worked. While Investigating the trouble the lever slip ped and struck the engineer with such force that his arm was broken in two places.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
NEW CARS IN TOWN.
Five of the New Street Cars Have Been
 Received.

The Birmingham Railway. Light and Power Company has received five of the new cars ordered just after the recent fire. The cars are very hand some. They are 3S feet long, and have cross seats, electric push buttons and every convenience of the modern man. ufacturer.
 The cars will be used for winter traffic, and all others ordered will be of the same class as the five received. The full number bought will not be received for several months.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
THE OIL KING.
Capt. A. F. Lucas Is In Birmingham
 To Purchase Pipe.

Capt. A. F. Lucas, the discoverer of the wonderful Beaumont oil fields and the president of one of the richest companies of that part of Texas, is in Birmingham arranging for the pur- chase of large quantity of piping to use in transporting the oil from his gushers.
 Captain Lucas is a gentleman of dis tinguished bearing and one of the most genial men to be found. He talked very pleasantly of his find in Beau mont, and stated the field was one of untold possibilities. He will leave the city today.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
A RUNAWAY BOY.
Relatives are Searching for Little Da-
 vid chunn of Decatur.

Clifton Chunn arrived in Birmingham from Decatur yesterday in search of his little brother David. aged 1o who left home Sunday morning.
 The little fellow appeared at the, De- catur passenger station with $75 in money. He purchased a ticket to Birmingham, and his relatives have not seen him since.
 The parents of the runaway boy have no idea where he secured such large sum of money and are greatly worried concerning his safety.
 Mir. Chunn searched the city yesterday but found no trace of the missing young ster.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
PIANO RECITAL.
Miss Jamie Harris at the Birmingham
 Seminary Tonight.

Miss Jamie Harris will give a piano recital in the chapel of the Birmingham Seminary Tuesday night, May 2S. at S:So o'clock. Miss Harris is a talented and accomplished pianist, and will render the following programme: Faust Waltz . ........ Gounod- -Liszt Pretty Primrose Flower .......... Pinsuli Poonaise Op. 26, No. 2 ............ Chopin Voice of the Western Wind .... Barnby Concerto. Op. Il ................ yon Weber Allegro
 Adagio-
 Presto
 Orchestral part on second piano.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
WARNER DEFEATS CARDIFF. HotIy Contested Gaelic Football Game
 at West End. |,

A game of football according to the Gaelic rules was played at the West End Park yesterday afternoon between teams from Warner and Cardiff. After a hotly contested game the club from Warner succeeded in getting in some fast work and beat out the Cardiff boys by the close score of to 1.
 The trophy for the winning team is said to have been s100 in gold. The best of humor prevailed throughout the game.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
PLUMBERS SETTLE STRIKE.
Journeymen Will Return to Work This
 Morning-settlement at Noon.

The trike of the journeymen plumbers of the city which hasf been in progress for the past week, was settled yester- day at noon. Several meetings of the master plumbers and firms affected were held before 1t was decided to make the agreement.
 The terms of the settlement are that the journeymen shall receive $3.5o per day for eight hours work and that on Satur- day seven hours of labor shall constitute a full days work. The strikers won on every point for which they contended.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
Criminal Court.

Judge Dan Greene is presiding in the first division of the Criminal Court to- day, Judge Samuel Greene being de- tained at home by the serious illness of his children.
 This is non-capital felony week. and juries were organized-this morning.
 Dosie Douglas pleaded guilty of the charge of assault and battery with a weapon.
 w. H. Perry was convicted of forgery but has not been sentenced.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
wooDLAwN PUPILS.
Entertainment Will Be Given for the
 Benefit of the Library.

The pupils of the Woodlawn High School will give an entertainment in Burris's Hall tonight for the purpose of raising funds for the Woodlawn library.
 The programme promises to be very interesting, and will begin at 8:15 o'clock. Many tickets have already been sold.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
... ANNUAL MEETING Of Birmingham Free Kindergarten As
 socIation.

The annual meeting of the Free Kin dergarten Association will be held in the Commercial Club rooms this afternoon promptly at o'clock. All who have as- sisted in the maintenance of this work in money or by other contributions are urged to attend to hear the reading of reports of the years work.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
Forecast for Alahama.

The following Is the forecast for Ala bama: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday,; warmer In northern and central DOT tions
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
City Court.

In the City Court, first division, juries were organized and the trial of the suit of Elmira Mehaffy, administratrix. vs. Decatur Car Wheel Works has begun.
 In the second division the chancery docket was taken up.
 The default docket was called and these judgments rendered:
 Market and Fulton National Bank vs. Perry Mason Brown Shoe Company; s4SO.11.
 Kilbourn and Jackson Manufacturing Company vs. Perry Hardware Company; sS52.&.
 Neyer-Marx Company vs. c. w. Wat son; s714.7O.
 These suits have been filed in this court:
 Will Freeman pro ami vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company; dam ages for personal injuries alleged to have been received while in service of the company.
 Walter Gray vs. Birmingham Railway and Electric Company and Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company; 5000 for alleged false arrest and imprIs- onment on the charge of using profane language In the presence of a woman on a car.
 Telegraph Company; $1950 for alleged failure to deliver telegram sent by him to his brother announcing death of wife.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
Anti-scaIpina Law Knocked Out.

New York, May H.-Justice Glider sleeve In the Supreme Court today de- cided that the anti-scaiping law passed by the legislature this year Is unconsti- tutfonal
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
Treasury BaIances.

Washington, May N.-roday's treasury balances exclusive of the gold reserve shows available cash balance siso, ,4s7 .544; gold. Sss.ss6, ,7al. -
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
MOSES LAZARUS ARRESTED.
Large Amount of Copper and Brass
 Found at His Place.

Moses Lazarus was arrested yesterday morning by Officers Patton and Thomp- son. At the place of business of Lazarus a large quantity of copper and brass was found. This copper was first discovered by Captains Donelson and Johnson, who watched 1t for some time. Later the ar- resting officers removed the copper 10 the city jail and arrested Lazarus.
 Good appetite and cheerfulness follows the use of Prickley Ash Bitters. It puri- fies the blood, liver and bowels and makes life worth living.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham, Ala, May 27, 1901. Local observations during the A hours ending p. m.. Central time:
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
Circuit Court.

In the Circuit Court yesterday juries were organized and all cases on the docket were continued on. account of the absence of witnesses and attorneys or the sickness of litigants.
 Jack Williams has brought suit against the Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company for s15,0O0 damages for per- sonal injuries alleged to have been re- ceived by plaintiff while in the employ of the company as brakeman.
 Lewis L. Roberts sues the Pioneer Min ing and Manufacturing Company for al- legged conversion of chattels.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
AN INJUNCTION AGAINST THE CITY Property of pr. CIiSby Cannot
 be Moved CASE NOW IN THE COURTS
On Petition of pr. cIlspy Judge Cole man Yesterday Issued an Order
 Restraining Street comms-
 sloner from obeylng Mayor.

Judge A. A. Coleman granted an injunc- ton against the city of Birmingham yes- terday restraining the street commission CT from forc,bly removing the Instructions in Twelfth avenue. which consist in the property of A. A. Clisby.
 At the last meeting of the board of al- 6ermen a resolution was passed author izing the mayor to issue an order to the street commissioner to clear Twelfth avenue of all Instructions, and 1t was charged that the property of Dr. Clisby occupied thirty feet of the public thor oughfare. The basis for th,s argument was that under the old Survey the street should be eighty feet wide, while at the point in question 1t was only fifty wide, as Dr. Clisby had built fence and part of house on thirty feet of the territory.
 An order was issued to Mr. McCartin Saturday afternoon to have the street cleared at once and If necessary to call on the police department for sufficient force to enforce the order. MT. McCartin delayed execution of the order until yes terday morning that Dr. Clisby might be notified of his intended action.
 consequently LIT. CnSDy, representing the interests of his wife and children, filed a petition asking an injunction against the street commissioner until a final settlement of the question could be had.
 In the petition pr. Clisby ayers that Twelfth avenue was opened several years ago to a width of fifty feet, and not more; that according to the map or plat of the city of Birmingham prepared by the Ely. ton Land Company, said Twelfth avenue was to have a width of fifty feet only, and that the property was, sold by the Elyton Land Company with reference to the plat mentioned.
 Dr. Clisby further charges that the may or and board of aldermen had never of- fered to compensate him for this property if devoted to public use and that no con- demnation proceedings had ever been in- stituted.
 Judge A. A. Coleman granted the tenn porary injunction, requiring $500 bond from the petitioners. The celebrated case will now be fought out in the court and the street cannot be forcibly cleared of the obstruction for some time to come.
The age-herald., 1901-05-28
TIME ITEM WEATHER WIND R FALL
nl] es.5 Pt clo,dyl "

Highest temperature, 701; average temperature, 6S.5; lowest temperature, AZ.
 BEN M JACOBS. Station Agent, U. s. Weather Bureau.