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The age-herald., 1901-02-24
B. & A. SHORT LINE
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President March Says Road Will Be Extended to
 Coal City

Sidney H. March, who had been in the city several days, left yesterday after noon for his home in New York. MT. March was formerly a resident of New Orleans. where he was manager for Isadore Newman for a number of years, and he still looks after the Iatter's busi- ness interests in Birmingham on his oc- casonal visits here.
 MT. March has recently been elected president of the Birmingham and Allan tic Railroad, the short line that runs from Thlladega to Pell City, connecting with the Southern Railway at both places and also with the East and West at the lat ter rlace. MT. March stated to an Age Herald reporter yesterday that great inn provements are to be made on the Dir- mingham and Atlantic this year New trdcl, is to be laid, the roadbed is to be ballasted and new ties put down. The line is to be extended from Pell City to Coal City, St Clair County, distance of eight or ten miles. Coal City is in the heart of the St. Clair coal fields and several mines are operated near that place. The extension of the Birmingham and Atalntic will be for the purpose of giving it a chance to haul a part of the outpu. of these mines.
 man as president of the Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad when the latter dis posed of that property.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24
TROUBLE ON AN
 EAST LAKE JAR
Passengers Refused to Pay Fare Because the Gar
 Was Cod

Serious trouble on an East Lake cleo tric cai was narrowly averted last night, in q conflict between the conductor and the passengers, which arose over the re- Iusal of several of the passengers to pay fare because the car was cold.
 The trouble occurred on the car that Jeff the city at 9:15 o'clock. Attached to the motor car was trailer and both were filled with passengers bound for thei, homes along the line, including a number of saleswomen. It is claimed that there was no fire in the stove and that several of the windows were out or or der nc could not be closed Complaint was made to the conductor and several of the men refused to pay fare unless the car was heated.
 The conductor so it is said stopped the car and refused to order the motorman to start until the delinquent passengers paid up Hot words ensued and for time it looked as if pandemonium would break loose Some of the men threatened to throw both the conductor and the stove out of the car but quiet was finally re- stored and the motorman was ordered to go ahead
 When Superintendent McClary was seen some hours later. he stated that the .occurance had not been reported to him, but said that he would investigate 1t. He further stated that the company had expended a large sum of money in equip ping it's cars with stoves, and that 1t made every effort to make them comfort able for passengers .
The age-herald., 1901-02-24
COMMITTEE ON
 CUBAN RELATIONS Considering Proposed Amend ment to the Army Bill WORD PAClFIED DISCUSSED Contention Is That the Word Is Broad and U. s. Troops May Be Permit.
 ted to Remain for a Long
 Time Vet.
WORD PACIFIED DISCUSSED

Washington, February 23.-The Senate committee on relations with Cuba met today to consider a proposed amendment to the army appropriation bill providing for the disposition of Cuban affairs. The proposition was proposed by the Repub- lican members of the committee and is said to be satisfactory to most of them The proposed amendment recites the so- called Teller amendment to the Spanish war resolution and then gives the Presi- dent authority to withdraw the troops from Cuba when in his judgment the provisions of the Telelr amendment are realized.
 The minority members of the commit tee express themselves as willing to come to an agreement upon general lines. Most of the important suggestions were made by the minority. They insist, however, upon many verbal amendments, thus evincing n determination to aid in giving form to the provision as we'll as suggest ing it's general tenor.
 When the committee adjourned today there was still quite important difficult ties to be reconciled, and the members SepaTdLou WltH lut uhuCiStohohi6 sahsAs another meeting would be held Monday
 One important point to which the com- mittee is giving especial attention, al- though that point may not be emphasized or even mentioned in the proposed amendment, is the relation of Cuba to the Isle of Pines. There Is some disposi- tion among the Cubans to hold onto that island so near their shores, while there Is apparently no disposition on the part of the United States to release that pos session on the ground that the island wus acquired as a result of the Spanish war There is also more or less conten- tion over the exact meaning of the word "pacifcation" as used in the Teller reso- lution. That resolution provided that the United States forces should be removed from the island when it should become "pacifed." The contention is that this is a word that may be broadly interpre- ted, and may permit the United States troops to remain for a long period of time. Apparently all the members of the committee unite in the opinion that there would be no possibility of withdrawing the American forces until after the elec- tion and installation of Cuban officials under the new constitution.
 There will be an effort to report the amendment Monday or Tuesday, and there is a general desire to have it be- come part of the army appropriation bill.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24

inclined towards consumption, as all my family have died with it. I Iweigh 1855 pounds, and believe it is Peruna that has given me such good health.' -E. J. Makinson.
 As 8 result of the changeable eli mate, catarrh has become one of the most prevalent and universal dis eases known to man. Nearly one- third of the people of the United States are afflicted with catarrh in some of it's many phases and stages. Add to this the fact that catarrh rap idly tends to become fixed or chronic, also the further fact that it is capable of producing great many other dis eases, and we begin to realize the true nature of this dread disease.
 So formidable has catarrh become that in every city or town of any size numerous doctors are to be found who make the treatment of catarrh spe- cialty. Of course great deal of good is accomplished in this way, but as yet a comparatively small number of the people can avail themselves of this treatment because of the great expense necessarily attached to it.
 To all such people Dr. Hartman's remedy, Peruna, comes as a great
The age-herald., 1901-02-24
THE HOUSE.

Washington, February 2S.-The House today adopted a resolution to investigate the pay of its employees as result of the condition of affairs unearthed last Friday during the debate on the de- ficiency bill, and the speaker appointed a committee consisting of Messrs Moody of Massachusetts, Overstreet of Indiana, Long of Kansas, Bailey of Texas and tigation.
 The bill to increase the efficiency of the revenue cutter service was debated for two hours but no action was taken. Sew eral of the appropriation bills were sent to conference and considerable miscel- laneous business was transacted.
 At 4 o'clock public business was sus- pended to permit the House to pay tribute to the memory of the late Repre- sentative Clark of New Hampshire and Shaw of New York.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24

series of beautiful tableaux, illustrating scenes from "Reveries of a Bachelor ,' Miles Standish," "Hiawatha,' "The Vol:nteer," and other popular books and sketches. At the conclusion Dr. J. P. McFerrin made few interesting and ap- propriate remarks, after which refresh ments were served by the young ladies, and souvenirs in the shape of miniature George Washington" hatchets were dis tributed.,
 Among those taking part in the tab leaux were: Misses McMillan. Oxford, Le Grande, Ballard, Spiver, Sloss, Smith and Erwin, and Mrs. Kinzer; Messrs. John Cole, Ulquhart Leon Cole, William Cole, Dr. Wilson and Professor Jenkins.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24
IMPETUS GIVEN TO THE MOVEMENT Meeting in Interest of An Odd
 Fellows Home THE FIRST STEP TAKEN Committee Appointed To Formulate An Address To Members of the Order-A Haven for Widows
 and Orphans.
THE FIRST STEP TAKEN

The Odd Fellows of Alabama contem- plate building a home for the widows and orphans of members of that order in this State A meeting with that end in view was held in Fox Hall yesterday morning which was attended by repre- sentatves of fifteen of the twenty-seven lodges of that order in Jefferson County. Secretary H. c. Weaver of the Grand Lodge came from Huntsville to attend the meeting and made an Interesting talk. in which he urged the importance of such an institution.
 It was the consensus of opinion that the home should be established in the community offering the largest contribu- ton towards 1t. If the scheme goes through 1t is probable that a small per capita assessment will be levied on each member of the order in Alabama, of which there are about 5000
 George Huddleston of this city called the meeting to order and presided over its proceedings. A committee consisting of L. J. Rittenberry, George Huddleston, James Sharpe, l.. M. Buell. and J. P. Brodie was appointed to formulate an address, which will be sent to all Odd Fellows in the State.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24
MORGAN STIRS
 UP THE SENATE
 ON CANAL BILL
Continued from First Pagc.)

Continued from F1rSt Iage.)
  up. The bill, as it passed the House, car ried $117, ,847,749, but as reported to the Senate it was cut down to $l15S74,049. MT. Pettigrew read newspaper ex- tract which he said was corroborated by information in his possession to the ef- feet that there was "a hold up'' in the army reorganization conference. as the House members demanded that provision be made for the appointment of their relatives.
 Mr. Pettigrew said there ought to be an investigation of the charges. It was scandalous, he asserted, that legislators should insist on having their sons and nephews receive the benefits of the leg islation enacted. It was notorious fact, he said, that the President had asked Senators if they had sons desiring ap- pointments.
 The army bill was laid aside in order to dispose of a number of private pension bills.
 Partial conference reports on the naval and the Indian appropriation bills were approved, and the bills were sent back for further conference. MT. Thurston ex- plained as to the two questions in dis pute yesterday in the Indian bill-Seneca New York Indian lands, and Indian tim Der in Minnesota-that had been elimin- ated from the bill.
 At 5:30 euTogies were pronounced on the late Representatives Hoffecker, Della ware; Wise of Virginia, and Daly of New Jersey, and as further mark of respect at $40 the Senate adjourned.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24
OSCAR OAKLEY
 SPIRITED AWAY Brought to Birmingham From Jasper As Precaution
 Against Outbreak

As a precaution against a possible out break Oscar Oakley, who was convicted at a specil term of Judge Applings court in Walker County of the charge of crim- inal assault on his half sister and sen fenced to fifteen years In the penitentl- ary, was brought to Birmingham late yesterday afternoon and placed in the county jail.
 The prisoner was quietly taken out of the jail at Jasper and in charge of an ot- ficer was placed aboard the Kansas City train, as it was feared that if the fact became known there might be trouble. There is general dissatisfaction at the verdict in the case and threats of lynch ing have been heard since the trial.
 In the discharge of their duty the off, ficers of the county held a consultation and decided that 1t would be best to bring the prisoner to Birmingham until feeling quieted down.
 Oakley will be tried for the same of- fense in another case, and will be taken back to Jasper.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24
]. FRANK HOGAN
 COMMITS SUICIDE
A PROMINENT CONTRACTOR OF PRATT CITY KILLS HIMSELF
 FOR UNKNOWN CAUSE.

Pratt City, February 23.-(Special.) )-J. F. Hogan, a prominent contractor of this city committed suicide this afternoon by shooting himself through the head with a 3S-calibre revolver Contrary to his us- ual habits, MT. Hogan had been drinking and this is the only reason that can be assigned for his rash act.
 It is said that Mr!TIogan came home at noon today and was a little quarrelsome and upbraided his family in an unusual manner. little later he became very angry and again abused his wife and children, threatening to commit suicide. Putting the pistol in his pocket, Hogan started to leave home, but his wife in- duced him to remain. He went into the bath room and presumably took another drink. Then walking into the dining room he arrested his wife's attention and plac- ing the pistol to his head, pulled the trig- ger. Death was almost instantaneous.
 The coroner was called, but decided his own hands, and deemed an investiga- tion unnecessary.
 Frank Hogan, as he was known, was one of the best known contractors in the district, and his business affairs are in excellent condition. He leaves wife and three children.
 Today was the regular pay day for the T. c. I. and c. A. Nolan companies, the aggregate payrolls amounting to about $75,000
 On next Wednesday evening Prof. w. Powell Hale, professor of oratory and el- ocution at Carson-Newman College, will deliver q lecture at the. city hail. which promises to be a rare intellectual treat The lecture will be under the auspices of the Baptist Ladies' Aid Society for the benefit of the church carpet fund.
 Mrs. S. M Gilbert is seriously i'll at her home.
 Chief Dickerson arrested five or six ne- groes this morning. All were lodged in jail on the charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
 Dr. A. B. Curry of Birmingham preach ed at the Presbyterian Church last night
 The ladies of the Baptist Church have been serving lunches in the Aird building during Friday and Saturday evenings, the result being about $20 to add to the carpet fund.
 Rev. H. B. Woodward of Howard Col lege of East Lake will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist Church at morning and evening services tomorrow.
 J. E. Wood, an employe at the T. c. I. Co.'s store, returned to work today, aft CT a serious spell of grip.
 The friends of Mrs P. B. Kennedy will regret to learn of her illness.
 Hon. A. J. Reilly, accompanied by his wife, returned yesterday from Montgom- cry to remain until Monday.
 Miss Mary George Bailey is confined to her home with a spell of grip.
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of this city, and Miss Ray Oberdofer of Virginia, who was the guest of Miss Cecil Wise, the groom's sister.
 The young people quietly took the early train yesterday morning and went to Montgomery, where they were married by Rabbi Messing of that city. The announcement was q surprise to their nearest friends, and on their arrival home last night they were given. hearty welcome.
 Mr. Wise is one of Birmingham's most substantial business men, and his bride most charming young woman.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24
Murder Still a Mystery.

Helena, Mont, February 23.-The mys- tery surrounding the death of Capt. Oli- yer Dotson, one of the men who laid out the city of Denver, and was a famous Black Hills character, whose dead body was found in his cabin in Washington gulch, three miles west of Helena, re- mains unsolved, and the tragedy prom ises to develope one of tho most re- markable stories of crime ever heard in this region.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24
DEATH LIST OF STEAMER
 NUMBERS 128

(Continued from First Page) ------~-~---~-~------~-~- tigation of Pilot Jordan will be under direction of the state pilot commi sTion- CTS. The government insp( 1ors can only inquire into the navigation of the ship as far as the second officer knows.
 Pilot Jordan will be summoned as . witness. The pilot commissioners who are Captain Leland and Messrs. Alexan- der and Pratt, will hold regular meet ing next Monday but in courtesy to the government officials, the state inquiry is always held after that of the inspec- tors
 The license of Captain Ward, First Off, ficer Johnson and Second Officer Coglan were found floating in the bay near the island by Captain Lunauist of the steam CT Acme, and turned over to Captain Boles.
 Hermitage.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24

boon. Not only is it more successful in curing catarrh than the treatment of the catarrh specialists, but it is within the reach of every person in this land. Peruna can be bought at any drug store, and is remedy.with- out equal for catarrh in all forms, coughs, colds, bronchitis, consump- tion, and all climatic diseases of winter.
 Peruna is not guess, nor an ex- pertinent; it is an absolute, scientific certainty. Peruna cures catarrh wherever located. Peruna has no substitutes-no rivals. Insist upon having Peruna. Letno one persuade you that some other remedy will do nearly as we'll. There is no other systemic remedy for catarrh but Pe- runa.
 MT. Byron J. Kirkhuff, attorney,
The age-herald., 1901-02-24
BANK CLEARINGS.

Bank clearings yesterday were $297 ,95S.99. For the week the clear ances were $916,611.82. This is a very fine showing when it is taken into consideration that there were two holidays last week and only four busi- ness days.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24
DIR. GRIER's PULPIT.

The Rev. MT. Mooney, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church, will fill the Rev. MT. Grier's pupit at the South Highlands Presbyterian Church today. MT. Grier, who has had grip, had in- tended preaching, but his physician yesterday advised him not to leave the house on account of the wintry weather.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24
BIDS NOT ALL IN.

The contracts for building the three new school buildings were not let yes lerday by the board of education. The committee did not meet for the reason that all the bids had not been sub- mitted, and it was not ready to pass upon the matter An indehnite post ponement was ordered.
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"Many doctor bills can be saved by the use of Peruna. I have all my friends taking Peruna, and I have h 0 ar d no t h ing but praise from them. Last fall l had a bad, cough. I took four bottles of Peruna and it ap.oloaAI Lara
The age-herald., 1901-02-24
ROMANTIC MARRIAGE.
Birmingham Merchant anu Virginia
 Belle Welded in Montgomery

A romantic marriage, in which Birmingham man and fair visitor played the principal roles, occurred in Montgomery yesterday morning, the contracting parties being William Wise, the well-known liquor merchant
The age-herald., 1901-02-24

A $35o piano Is to be given to the most popular woman or school girl In Alabama by The Age-HeraId. For every ten cents you pay on your sub- scription account you get one vote. See explanation on page 8.
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years l feel entirely relieved, and if it will benefit others, gladly give it my endorsement."-B. J. Kirkhuff.
 If you do not derive prompt an1 satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hart man, giving full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis.
 Address Dr. Hartman, president of the Hartman Sanitarium, Colum bus, Ohio.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24
General schwan Retired.

Washington. February 23.-Brigadier- General schwann has been placed on the retired list on his own application under the forty years service clause.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24

COuu 5 ollOI- law writes from 691 Gates ave-, Brooklyn, NY, the following:
 "I have used your Peruna for catavh and find its Hrative powers Sll you recommend. It cured me of a very bad attack and though I suffared for
The age-herald., 1901-02-24
THE CITY
TO COMPLETE ORGANIZATION.

The several Jewish charity organi- cations will meet this afternoon in Magnolia Hall to complete the organ ization of a central body, which was taken up at meeting held two weeks ago.
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 endorses Peruna Company, Ohio, Washington D. (,
 Persuaded by friend have used Peruna fonic and glad testify that has greatly helped in strength Vgor and appetite have been advised by friends that ably eacious for the almost universal complaint catarrh." w N Roach, Larin1ore, North Dakota. No other remedy can take t1e place of Peruna
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Our little boy had eczema and scrofu- lous swelling, with red eyelids and gem eral appearance of impoverished blood He has taken Hoods Sarsaparilla, and is now a healthy boy of 15 years, with no swelings." Mrs. A. N. Hughey, Hughey, Tenn.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24
EPWORTH LEAGUE
Of First Methodist Church Enter
 tained-Eine Proqramme.

The Epworth League of the First Meth odist church entertained a large number of it's friends on Friday night. The first part of the programme was made up of a
The age-herald., 1901-02-24

MT. Ed. J. Makinson, contractor and builder, 610 Grand Block, Wabash street, St. Paul, Minn., says:
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Rev. H. B. Woodward of Howard Col lege of East Lake will occupy the pulpit of the Baptist Church at morning and evening services tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24

J. E. Wood an employe at the T. c. I. Co.'s store, returned to work today, aft CT a serious spell of grip.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24

The friends of Mrs P. B. Kennedy will regret to learn of her illness.
The age-herald., 1901-02-24

The ladies of the Baptist Church have been serving lunches in the Aird building during Friday and Saturday evenings, the result being about $20 to add to the carpet fund
The age-herald., 1901-02-24

Dr. A. B. Curry of Birmingham preach ed at the Presbyterian Church last night.
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Miss Mary George Bailey is confined to her home with a spell of grip.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-10
GASOLINE EXPLOSION
CAUSES SIS, 500 DAMAGE

At s O'Clock last evening flames de-
stroyed the finest residence in Prince
ton township, on the Iowa side, and
entalled loss of So. 500 At the hour
named the explosion of a gasoline
stove in the kitchen of the home of
Chris Schmalz, three miles from
Princeton, started the disastrous
blaze and in a short time the wiGd
had blown the fire to the other PAL is
of the house with the result that the
entire place was soon b-yond the con-
troll of the people of the neigh Dor
b -od, vino FASTENED out to do what
they could to get the flames subdued.
The barn of Peter Thompson was
directly in the line of the fire and it
was only by the greatest exertion
that it was prevented fir m becoming
fot for the fiend. The Schmalz
home was partially insured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1901-09-10
IS CALLED SUDDENLY.
Mrs. Mary Philip, Long Time Resi-.
dent of City, Passes Away
Today.
END COMES WITHOUT WARNING
William Clark, Well Known Stone
Cutter, Dies at the Hos.
pital.

Mrs. Mary Philip died at her home
on Eighth avenue at $40 this morn
ing While her daughter, Miss Lou
Philip, was waiting upon her she fell
back and expired in a few moments.
Although she had been sick for three
months with stomach trouble her con-
dition was not considered alarming
and her other daughter, Miss Ellen
Philip, had gone to her school in Mo-
line only short time before the end
came.
Deceased was born in England al
years ago. Her maiden name was
Mary CT apman. There she married
and with her family removed to this
country in the SOS. After a resi-
dence IF nine years in Canada the
family came to this city and have
lived here since. The husband died
about - years ago. Besides the two
daughters named above, who live at
home, another. Mrs. Samuel Fitzpat-
rick, also survives, living in this city.
Two sisters are living in Eogland.
The funeral announcement Will be
made later.
william Clark.
William Clark, the stone cutter,
died at 10 o'clock this morning at st.
Anthony's hospital, where he had
been taken suffering with a compli-
cation of diseases some weeks ago.
He was Al years of age and native
of Scotland. He came to this country
about 10 years ago and had travelled
considerably. During the past six
years the most of his time has been
spent in this city. He was unmarried.
rhe only surviving member of his
family here is his brother Robert.
His mother, two brothers and sister
are living in Scotland. The funeral
will be held from Kuox's undertaking
rooms at 3 O'Clock ton orrow after
noon in charge of the stonecutters of
the tri- cities.