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The age-herald., 1901-02-05
SCHOOL BOARD IN
 REGULAR SESSION Important Matter Considered at
 Last Nights Meeting MUSIC FESTIVAL ENDORSED Will be Given for Benefit of the Public Library - Standing Committees Announced-Some Bids Sub-
 mitt and Referred.
MUSIC FESTIVAL ENDORSED

At the regular meeting or the board of education last night, in addition to the transaction of routine business, standing committees were announced, and the May music festival. with Thomas Orchestra, which will be given for the benefit of the public library, was endorsed.
 The meeting was held in the office of Su- perintendent Phillips, in the high school building and was called to order by Pres ident Lane with the following members present: Messrs. Drennen, Gray and Parker and Superintendent Phillips.
 The routine reports of the officers and committees were read and submitted, after which the president announced the stand ing committees as follows:
 Finance-Steiner, Drennen and O'Brien.
 Executive-O' Brien, Drennen and Gray.
 Library-Gray, Parker and Phillips.
 Auditing-Parker, Gregg and Lane
 Instruction-Gregg, Parker and Drennen.
 Music Festival Endorsed.
 A communication from Prof. Benjamin Guckenberger requesting the Board to en- dorse the Music Festival to be given in May next with Thomas orchestra for the bene- if of the Public Library was read and the following resolution adopted:
 Resolved, That the Board of Education hereby endorses the proposed festival to be held in May 1901, under the management of Professor Guckenberger and will accept the proceeds of such festival for the benefit of the Public Library.
 Second, That the details of the manage nient of the festival on behalf of the board are hereby referred to the library commit tee.
 New Buildings.
 Several of the architects and contractors of the school building were present and bids were submitted for the heating and sanitary arrangements. After a general dis crssion the bids were referred to commit tee of three composed of Messrs OBrien, Gregg and Parker which will meet this morning at 10 o'clock in the Mayors office, and soon as it's report Is prepared a spe- cial meeting of the board will be called and the contract awarded.
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
NOT PROTECTION
 AGAINST POLICE
The Passover Club" Raided by Chief Austin and His
 Men

The sacred injunction to the Israelites which protected their homes from the An- gel of Death who smote the first born of the Egyptians, and which has been memor- ialized as the passover, as sacrilege at least is not proof against the modern po- lice, as was illustrated last night in raid upon alleged club in the Opera House Hotel.
 The fact that the doorposts of the house were not sprnkled with the blood of the pascal lamb may have had something to do with the case but certain it is that the name Passover Club, as was proven by the discovery of a charter granted under such title was a misnomer, and in con- sequence thereof six men are under arrest on the charge of gaming
 The raid was made about oclok when Chief Austin, Night Captain Weir, Day Seargent Donaldson and squad of picked men who had had the place under suspicion for some time entered the hotel office and quicker than flash placed the clerk and bell boys under surveillance, while part of the force rucshed to the third story of the building where the rooms were supposed to be located. Entrance was easily effected and six men who were in the room were placed under arrest and held in the sum of $100 each to answer the charge of gaming
 On the wall of one of the rooms was a charter issued to the Passover Club" by the Probate Judge. quantity of cards and chips were captured.
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
BANQUET IN HONOR OF JOHN MARSHALL Law Mote Paid Tribute to the
 Great JuriSt A DELIGHTFUL EVENING The Occasion Was in Celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of
 His Appointment as
 Chief Justice.

The observance of John Marshall Day. in Birmingham under the auspices of the Law Mote, was notably happy. The ban quet at the Morris last night brought to- gether forty-five or fifty representatives of the bar, and the younger members were well in evidence. Representatives of the press were also present as invited guests.
 The Morris parlors were thrown together and converted into a banquet hall. The tables were beautifully decorated and the menu was very rich.
 Among those present were the following A. Latady, J. H. Miller, W. K. Terry; John London, I. T. Glover, 2. T. Rudulph, Joseph T. Collins, D. J. Smyer, J. J. Alt man. c. A. Senn, W. c. Garrett, John L.. Chisholm, W. W. Wilkerson, w. T. Hill. R. H. Thatch, E. R. Rivers, N. W. Trem- ble F. I. Monks, R. P. Wetmore, F. M. Love, George Huddleston, J. H. Fitts, H. U. Sims, Walker Percy, A. L. Brown, L. c. Dickey. H. K. White, L. J. Haley, R. J. Lowe, Dan A. Greene, John c. Pugh, s. D. Weakley, John w. Tomlinson, John J. Moore, Julius w Davidson, N. L. Miller, Vassar L. Allen, James Weartherly, E. N. Hamill, c. A. Avent, s. M. Rone, R. D. Coffman, J. D. Robbins E. R. Campbell, N. Hambough.
 The Toasts.
 It was congenial company, and the re- sponses to the toasts were, as rule sin gularly felicitous Every speaker was warmly applauded and palpable hits were made by Judge wilkerson, MT Wealxley, MT. Monks, MT. Cruikshank, Colonel Alt man and MT. Johnston. In the absence of the appointed toastmaster. W. c. Garrett presided and discharged his duties with grace and bonhomie. He read a patriotic greeting from General Sumpter Chapter, D. A. R., and when the fifth course on the bill had been reached, called upon the first speaker-Judge Wilkerson-whose theme was 'The Creators of the Law" He an- alyzed with marked acumen the evolution of American jurisprudence, and paid a splendid tribute to the mighty jurists of the past, pointing out John Marshall as the most potential of them all.
 Other toasts were responded to as fol- lows:
 'dThe Expounder of the Constitution" S. D. Weakey; Marshall on Colonialism," John w. Tomlinson; '"The Press and Bench" R. F. Johnston '"rhe Institution al Man," A. Latady; "The Hero as a Judge L. c. Diekey; Lawyers as Public Benefactors," John H. Miller; Lawyers in Fact and Fiction,' F. I. Monks; What Marshall Was Not" G. M. Cruikshank; John Marshall as a Diplomat" J. J. Alt man; 1.-The Influence of Marshall on the American Republic" James Weatherly; The Lawyers Function in the Adminis- tration of Justice" H. K. White.
 The toasts were bright and sparkled with wit and humor. The banquet closed about midnight
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
SUBSIDY BILL
 IS S|DETRACKED Informally Laid Aside But Holds Its Place as Unfinished
 Business

Washington, February 1.-The ship sub sidy bill was laid aside informally by the Senate today to permit consideration of the District of Columbia appropriation bill.
 The shipping bill holds it's place, and as the unfinished business can be taken up when the appropriation bills are not occu- pying attention.
 MT. Macon of Georgia spoke on the right of the Senate to demand information on file in the executive departments. He took the position that the departments are the creatures of Congress and that depart mental denial of any demand for papers on file was preposterous, contending that for 100 years there had been practically no refusal to recognize this right. Secretary 1ong's letter regarding Santiago naval re- wards caused discussion, in which Sen ators upheld their course in this matter
The age-herald., 1901-02-05

ported to the Tribune by mail and telegraph for the year is 6755 compared with 5340 in 1899. There had been a decrease in the number since 1896, but the tide seems to have turned again. Of this total, 4446 were males and 2309 females. Hitherto the pro- portion has been nearly five to one in favor of males The figures for the year would indicate that the number of females oom- mitting suicide Is rapidly increasing. Among professional men physicians still head the list thirty-eight having taken their lives, which is the same number last year and six less than in 1898. During the year six clergymen, six lawyers, four journalists, seven persons engaged in the banking busf~ ness, two actors, one artist and three college professors have also committed suicide. The causes of self-murder were as fallowsi
 Despondency.... ...3l4l UnknoWn... s.' ..s .ss ss. sss ...1zof lnSaMty... ss... ss' s.ss 'ss ooo Liquor.., ... =. ... ......-. lb2 lll-health.... ...... =. s...s 548 Domestic infel1cfty..- zee. 2l2 Disappointed love..... ...... e. a. ...... 156 Business losses... =. ... .. ... ... ...... GA
 In these figures poison remains the most common agent; 2S7S killed themselves with poison, 2S37 by shooting, 40 by hanging, 353 by drowning, 106 by cutting their throats, 54 by jumping from roofs win dows, AT by throwing themselves in front of railroad trains, 36 by stabbing, 23 by setting themselves on fire, by the use of dynamite 2 by starvation, 1 by freezing and by placing himself against a circular saw.
 in the United States during 1900 shows a marked increase, being 8275, as compared with 6225 in 1S99 The causes of these mur- ders may be classified as follows:
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
Gridiron Clubs Political Primer.

From Report of Clubs Sixteenth Annual
 Dinner.
 The souvenir bill of fare contained al- phabetical verses, such as "H stand for Hanna" etc., with portraits of the sub jects satirized, and civil government cat echism from which the following extract is taken:
 O. What is considered the supreme law ? A. The Constitution Gin some parts of the country).
 Q. What is political government? A. Standing in with the bosses and shaking the plum trees.
 O. In whom is the sovereign power vest ed? A. Mark Hanna.
 O. Who are the principal officers of the United States? A. The President, the Vice. President and the yellow journals.
 Q. By whom are the yellow journals ap- pointed? A. By themselves. Q. How are the laws of the United States made? A. They are suggested in the House and enacted in the Senate.
 Q. What are the State Governments? A. Principally organized trusts.
 Q. How are they conducted? A. By white caps, red shirts, lynchers, regulators and railroads
 O. What offenses are punishable with death in the United States? A. Mugwump- cry, peaching and going to West Point.
 o. In what way Is the death penalty in- f1icted? A. By electrocution, elooution, hanging and hazing ed? A By furnished rooms and parler board in Ludlow Street jail, and trip pass to Havana.
 o. How is the guilt of an offender as- certained? A. By investigating the Post office Department
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
THE YOUTSEY CASE.
Motion to Inquire Into Prisoners Insan-
 ity Has Been Dismissed.

Georgetown, Ky, February A con- ference of the attorneys of Henry Yout- sey was held here this afternoon to de- termine what course to pursue tomor- row, after the entering of the judgment of the court against him. It is under stood that the motion to inquire into the prisoners sanity has been dismissed. They will follow the usual course of fil- ing motion for a new trial, and if it is overruled appeal to the court of last re- sort for reversal.
 Deputy Sheriff Hearne left this after noon for Louisville to bring Youtsey and Caleb Powers to the jail in this city.
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
EDWIN WARNER RETIRES.
As Secretary-Treasurer of the B. R. L.
 and p. Company.

At a meeting of the board of directors of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company held Saturday Morn ing the resignation of Edwin Warner, secretary and treasurer of the com pany, was accepted, and Joseph P. Ross was elected to fill the vacancy.
 MT. Warner, who has been with the company some time, has returned to Nashville, his former home, with the esteem of the management of the com pany and large number of friends he made during his stay in Birmingham.
 MT. Ross, who succeeds to the posi- tion, is a young man of splendid ability.
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
THE HOUSE..

Washington, February 1.-The House to- day passed the Senate bill to create a com- mittee to adjudicate the claims of United States citizens against Spain, which the government of the United States assumed by the treaty of Paris after having amended tho bill so as to refer the claims to the court of claims instead of to a commission
 A bill was, without debate, passed to ex- tend the charters of national banks for an- other period of twenty years after 1892, when the present extension expires
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
MEETING POSTPONED. Members of Street Railway Committee
 Failed to Attend.

The members of the street railway committee of the city council, who were called to meet last night to consider the railroad crossing question, failed to put in an appearance, and consequently the meeting was postponed.
 The meeting was called by Mayor Drennen, but on account of other en- agreements the members of the commit tee were prevented from attending, but meeting will probably be held before the board meeting tomorrow night.
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
The uanish West Indies.

Copenhagen, February 1.-The finance committee of the Landsthing, or upper house of the Rigsdag, has been informed that the cabinet is in favor of selling the Danish West Indies to the United States, provided certain conditions are agreed to, which are considered unsurmountable.
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
Masonic Temple Burned.

Toledo, O., February 1.-The masonic temple went up in flames tonight, loss S100,000, of which about $50,000 is on the building. The masonic records, re- galia and paraphernelia were all lost. Armstrong & Co.'s wholesale and retail grocery on the second floor, Miss Maucks millinery, and one or two smaller shops on the ground floor were gutted. The loss is covered by insur- ance.
The age-herald., 1901-02-05

Among the arrivals at the Metropolitan Hotel yesterday were W. R. Nelson, Sel- ma; M. E. Ham and family, Montevallo; P. P. Mims, city; J. R. Pratt, Biloxi Miss. i; B. A. Turner, Alabama; Dr. P. G. Dun lap, Ager; F. s. Dunlap, city; R. A. Mitchell, Gadsden; John A. Surp, Gunters- vile; Arch Johnston, South Pittsburg; F. H. Ralm Richmond, Va; W. R. King, Alabama; B. T. Rochester, Alabama; AL Richter, Culman; w. G. Stevens Ala; T. T. Burton, city; John Going, Bessemer; J. D. Tramwell, Muscogee, Fla; A. F. Pickett, Cincinnati; J. M. Kytte, Alabama, w. B. McCallman, Jasper; E. L. Robinson, Dayton; c. B. Rosser, Atlanta; ]. H. Me- Clure, Nashville; Luke Smith, Chatta- nooga; Tom Cooper, Atlanta; J. O. Cobb and wife, Bessemer A. L. Brown city; W. J. Saterfield, W. s. Killough, Monte vallo; H. A. Fortenbery, J. s. Roberson Russellvflle; J. R. Goldsmith, Leo Law, New York; M. J. Morley, New Orleans; F. Baldwin, Memphis; J. c. Edwards, St. Louis; Thomas W. Coleman, Jr. and wife, Aniston; Mrs. Martin, Memphis; L. Mar tin, Atlanta; H. B. Skinner and wife, Mt View, Mo-; c. W. Freeman, Haleysville; R. R. Otis, Atlanta; MT and Mrs. J. T. Jones, Decatur; B. Davidson, Fred A. Casey, Boston; J. W. Hunnicutt, Vicks- burg; G. G. Britton, Anniston; R. w. Hutchings, Parrish; M. F. McMury and wife, Bear Creek; Mrs H. L. Billhimer, city; c. c. Cartwright and wife, Alabama; ; N. D. Robenson, Colorado; J. W. Browning and wife, Louisville; N. M Breeze, Allan ta, Ky; c. R. Johnson, Knoxville; W. J. Smitherson, Otlanta; D. w. Ltdell, Atlan- ta; Miss Kate Smith, Asheville, N. C.: w. c. Ream, M. D., Vidolia; George W. Nor gan, city, John P. Price, Alabama; J. c. Dean, Alabama
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
Will Have Niqht Session.

Washington, February 4.-Senator Frye, in charge of the ship subsidy bill, today gave notice that beginning next Wednes- day he would seek to have the Senate sit regularly at night to consider the measure. Asked how long this programme is to be followed, he replied, until the bill is passed"
 '"The bill will go through" said Senator Aldrich today. "I have never known fili- buster to prevail against bill which was supported by a majority of the Senate.'
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
The Pessimist's Excuse.

From the Indianapolis Press.
 You have no excuse for being," said the optimist.
 Guess again." said the pessimist. 'If it were not for us fellows, you fellows would not appreciate how well off you were"
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
LAST H0NORS
 TO THE QUEEN
Continued From First Page.)

ICUHlIHutU r IUII TIISt dSt.J tributes which have everywhere been borne to her memory
 After alluding to the common sorrow" the King concluded by again pledging to walk in the footsteps of the late Queer sin the fulfllment of my great responsibili- ties."
 The King Emperor has sent special message to the people of India and greeting to the ruling chiefs of the native states He refers to the late Queens spe- cial interest in India, to his own visit to that country to the deep impression he re- ceived there, and to his purpose to follow the Queen Empress in working for the well-being of all ranks in India.
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
Piles Cured Without the Knife.

Itching Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Your druggist will refund your mon- ey if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you. bO centS
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
At Montgomery.

Montgomery, February 4.-In the United States Court today, eulogy on John Marshall was read, spread on the minutes and court adjourned for the day.
The age-herald., 1901-02-05

Adolph Hirsch of the Hirsch Dry Goods and Millinery Company has returned from New York
The age-herald., 1901-02-05

T. w. Coleman of Annison, formerly Representative in the State Legislature from Calhoun County, was in Biringham yesterday.
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
Out of Character.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Baron Munchausen had just written letter to friend.
 He closed it with a flourish, a yours truly, and signed his name
 Then, with a melancholy smile, he erased the word truly"
 Tt would merely move him to derisive laughter" he said.
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
Suicides and Murders in 1900.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Suicides in the United States are again upon the increase. The total number re-
The age-herald., 1901-02-05

A. E. Lewis of Bowdon, Ga., is visiting Charles Hall, No. PLY Fifth avenue.
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
Reversing the Order.

From the Richmond Dispatch.
 ''So your husband is out with his dogs eh? He seems to be very fond of gunning, doesn't he?'
 Quite SOL
 What does he find to hunt around here?' "Oh, he never finds to hunt; he hunts to find, but he never finds 1t"
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
You want something good to eat, nicely cooked and quickly servedP You will find it at the Arlington Cafe.
 c. H. NABB, Manager.
Avoiding Trouble.

Avoiding Trouble. From the Beitre Welt Customer (to the barbers new apprentice) Shave off everything please! Barber-But leave his ears, young mani He's one of my regular customers!
The age-herald., 1901-02-05
PERSONAL.

August IIirsch leaves for New York this morning on business.
The age-herald., 1901-11-28
HOLDS MINERS ID
 THE GRAND JURY

MadisonviIe, Ky. November 27.-rhe twenty-one union men taken prisoners last Sunday morning by the sheriff and county judge of Hopkins county were arraigned for trial before Judge Hall this morning at ii o'clock.
 The court ordered persons directly in terested in the trial to remain. He fur ther ordered that all who wished to re- main be searched for deadly weapons. The court did not expect any trouble. but wished to be sure there wouid<be no out break Owing to the absence of witnesses the hearing will not begin until after nooh. i.A4&s
 Thls defense filed aiii sffidavit against the impartiaiity of Judge Hais.ud jus tce was named to conduct thS trial. When the court convened in the alter non the defense asked permission to with draw the affidavit and waived the ex- amining trial
 The court took the personal recosni- zance Of the prisoners to answer, any charge the grand jury at the next Feb ruary term might find against them and released them without ball. Court then adjourned.
 The twenty-one men left for their camp at Nortonville tonight. A large box house is being built there to be used in- stead of the tents as lodging quarters for the men. The building will be completed tomorrow night
The age-herald., 1901-11-28
ASPECT OF STRIKE
 IS MORE SERIOUS

Pittsburg. November 27. While there were no additions to the striking switch men this morning, the situation was more serious. P. H. Morrissey, grand master of the Brotherhood of Trainmen, and Valentine Fitzpatrick arrived in Pitts burg early today and are now in consult tation at the Seventh Avenue Hotel with W. c. Lee, first vice grand master of the Brotherhood of Trainmen, who has been in the city several days. Developments that will probably occur at this meeting. 1t Is said, will be of considerable more importance than the present troubles.
 It is reported that the Brotherhood of Trainmen are preparing scale for gen. eral increase in wages for presentation to all the railroads entering this city, and the consultation now in progress will de- termine when this scale is to be pre- scented.
 Mofrissey made a visit to Pittsburg, last week and held conference with the grievance committee of the local lodge of the trainnen. and it was agreed to pre- pare g. uniform scale and present 1t to all lines in this district. The trainmen are strongly organized, and should their de- mands not be granted 1t Is believed they will more effectually blockade traffic than the switchmen have.
The age-herald., 1901-11-28
THE REV. MURPHY
 RESIGNS POSITION

Montgomery, November H.-The Rev. Edgar Murphy of this city has tendered his resignation as the rector of St. Johns church in order to accept the po- sition of executive secretary of the Southern Educational Board recently or ganized at a meeting of Southern educa- tors in New York city.
 The members of the board arei Robert c. Ogdon, chairman; c. D. McIver, presi- dent of the North Carolina Normal Col lege for Women at Greensboro, N. G.; Edward A. Alderman. president of Tu- lane University, New Orleans; Dr. T. L.. McCurry, regent of the Peabody and Slater funds; Dr. Wallace Frederick, Albany, N. Y.; Dr. H. B. Frissell. princi- pal of Hampton Institute; Dr. Albert Shaw, editor of the Review of Reviews; pr. Walter H. Page. editor of the Worlds Work; Dr. George Foster Pea body of the firm of Spencer, Trask & Co. New York; William H. Baldwin, Jr, president of the Long Island Railroad and Dr. Charles Dabney, president of the University of Tennessee.
 The executive work of the board Is largely in the hands of It's Southern rep resentative Messrs. Curry, Frissell, Al- derman, Dabney and Murphy.
 The congregation of which Mir Mur- phy has been rector, is one of the largest of the Episcopal church in the South. Mir. Murphy announces that his office will be at Montgomery.
 The board will spend $SO,00e within the next two years in deepening the popular interest everywhere in the education of the masses of both races and in supple menting the work of the various local agencies already in the field in every Southern State. The organization has been put so largely in the hands of Southern men in order that its purpose may not be misunderstood, this purpose not being one of interference. but of CO., operation.
The age-herald., 1901-11-28
LIST OF DEAD
 INCREASED TO 29

Detroit, November z7.-wnen the search of the ruins of the rear building of the Penberthy Injector Companys plant at the corner of Abbott street and Brooklyn avenue. which was wrecked by boiler explosion yesterday morning was completed tonight the death list had reached a total of 90, as follows:
 Louise fleming aged sS. married; Pat rick MaIioy. married; Charles Marvin. aged 24; Jacob Koebel Charles A. Lydy. aged 24; A. E. Miller. aged 20; A. E. Hoffman, aged 8; Edward Burtch. aged 17; Eugene Bertram. aged IA; Stephen Kriss, aged 20; Barnet Miotke, George Schooner. Christopher Waldman. Robert Greer. Joseph R. Coffey, aged IT; John Frey, George Downes. Adolph Knapp, Joseph Kosack, Walter Ide. Richard By ran. John schaibie. Douglas Dickinson. boy, William Egeers, boy; Peter Doll, Ignatius Brock. and a body which has been partially Identified as Thomas J. Muliane: James Thomas, William Mann, Thomas J. Maiiane. Charles 1uth.