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The age-herald., 1901-03-12
following as members of the Ptatt City school board: G. w. Brown. Pat Felton,
Bills Approved By Governor.

Governor Sanford approved the five bills whicss reached his office on the last night. Gf the General Assembly too late to be acted on.
 He consulted the authorities and reach ed the conclusion that he had the con- stitutional right to act on the bills, and that the five days allowed him referred to calendat and not legislative days.
 His signature was affixed on Saturday within the five days.
 The bills thus approved are as fol- lows:
 H. 15S4 Known as the bill regulating money lending in Jefferson, Morgan, Eto- wah and Walker.
 H. 1251. The charter of the Wetumpka Manufacturing Company.
 s. 599. Allowing the sheriff of St. Clair county g per day for attending Circuit Court.
 3. 626 Authorizing the commissioners court of Etowah County to levy special bridge tax.
 s. 492 Authorizing the county of Mont gomery to issue $25O 900 of road bonds.
 There is no doubt but that the action of the Governor will be tested in the courts There is strong opposition to the Montgomery County bond Issue and Il will be contested It Is also believed that Birmingham pawn brokers will con- test the validity of the signatures.
 Hon. Robert G. Lowe was in the city today He had nothing further to say than that he was satisfied with the pros poets of his race for delegate at large to the Constitutional convention. MT Lowe will receive the nineteen votes O this county.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
cARNEelE's COLOSSAL INCOME.

From Leslie's Weekly
 It is said that Andrew Carnegie will re- tire from active business life with an in come of at least 00O0, 900 year. few comparisons may be helpful in an effort to realize what these figures mean. At the average rate of wages paid to the soldiers in our regular army Mr. Carne- gie's yearly income would maintain a standing force of over 10000 men. The average salary of clergymen in the lead ing Protestant denominations in this country Is about s4OO The Pittsburg capitalist, therefore, will receive an am nuai income sufficient to pay the stipends of 25,OOO pastors, number greater than the entire ministerial force of the Presby- terian and the Methodist Episcopal de- nominations in thise country.
 At the average per capita cost of living in America $1O,00O.0OO would be sufficient to maintain a city of more than 75, 900 pop ulation It would pay what would be ac- counted large salary ($10,0O0) to 1000 men, and a fairly good annual income to ten times that number. It would give about 5000 young men or women a college education and allow each one of them not less than 5000 besides for "a start in the world" Perhaps the $10000,0 000 in MT. Carnegie's hands will do the world as much good ultimately as though 1t were divided up for some of these purposes, especially in view of the announced fact that he proposes to give away the most of it for public libraries.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
PERSONAL.

Mayor Blackwell of Gadsden Is in the city.
 Sam Phillipson of Decatur was in the city Sunday.
 MT and Mrs. J. Phillipson and their son Lew who formerly resided in Birming- ham, have returned to the city to make 1t their home.
 Among the arrivals at the Metropoli- tan Hotel yesterday were Mrs. T. Pratt, D. P. Davis, Gardo, Ill.,; William G. John- son, Silver City, N. M; w. G. Hardin, Lincoln. Neb.; B. H. Ray, Macon; w. B. Reynolds, Montevallo; James Due. St. Louis; L. w. Collier, J. W. Otto, Att lanta; H. c. Davis. Knoxville; Charles Jackson, Lumpkin, Ga.; Thomas Bernard, P. s. Fitzgerald Chattanooga; R. V. Glenn. Chattanooga; w. H. Dyer, Nash- ville NJ M. Kuffner, Tuscumbia, S. O.; c. B. His, Macon; R. R. Hancock, Atlan- ta; A. G. McIlwaine, Jr., New York; H. J. Summerfield, Memphis; J. R. Jackson and wife, Alabama; J. T. Fitten, Atlanta; Mrs. N Oliver, Memphis; c. H. Denmond, Social Circle Ga.; J. F. Keltan, Toronto, Canada; T. w. Wiwwintan, Marion, Del; J. T. Sargent, Kansas City; R. l.. Bar tholomwew, Amory, Miss; c. Spence, Atlanta; A A. Hill, Toledo, Ohio; J. o. Ellis Dayton; s. w. Barker. New Or leans; J. B. Hendrix, Columbus, O.. G. w. Phopst, Gardo, Ill.,; E. Lanstot, Aber- deen Miss; J. M. Jenkins and wife, We- tumpka; John A. Inzer, Springfield. H.; J. E. Whalen, H. Won Schau, Soc, Mich.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
PASSED OUT OF EXISTENCE.
Berney National Bank Absorbed By
 the First National.

The Berney National Bank passed out of existence yesterday afternoon with the closing of the business day, and all moneys and effects remaining in it's vaults were transferred to the First National Bank, by which it has been absorbed.
 The institution has been in process of liquidation for the past thirty days since the announcement that the deal by which it would pass into the con trol of the First National has been consummated, as required by law.
 Several of the officials of the bank will remain in the building for few days to wind up the details, but nc business will be transacted at "the old stand"
 The Berney National was one of the staunchest financial institutions of the city and it's absorption by the First National makes the latter one of the strongest and largest banking institutions in the South.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
SIXTEEN DEATHS.
Work of Storm In Arkansas Worse
 Than Was Anticipated.

Little Rock, Ark, March 1.-Reports from over the State show that the storm was far greater than anticipated. Thus far there are sixteen deaths reported as follows:
 Mrs. Gus Rufe, Hammel.
 John F. Turner, boy, Pine Prairie. J. A. Wooley, New Castle.
 Pinkey Watson, colored, and infant, Becl1s.
 Mrs. Mollie Davis, Rockhill.
 Osmer Roberts, aged 13 Rockhill Charles Bowling, near Paragould. Seven miners at Huntington, reported to have been caught in a flooded mine. John Fitzgerald, Boonsville, drowned in a swollen creek.
 At Greenway dozen buildings were razed.
 Great damage was done at Osceola, Pig gott and Paragould. but no lives were lost.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
SMALL WRECK.
Engine and Two Cars Jump Track On
 the Kansas City.

A slight wreck occurred on the K. c. M. and B. R. R. about one mile and quarter west of Pratt City at o'clock yesterday afternoon, which blocked traf- fic on the line for several hours.
 The engine attached to eastbound through freight No 19 jumped the track in deep cut and turned over on its side, dragging with it the tender and two cars.
 Engineer Doolittle and his fireman jumped when they saw the danger, and escaped with a few bruises.
 The chief brakeman, who was standing on the front car, was thrown under the wreckage and had a miraculous escape from death, coming out uninjured from beneath the tender, which was broken in two
 The passenger train from Memphis, due here at 355 p. m., was unable to pass and most of the passengers walked to Pratt City and took the electric car tc the city. The baggage and mail was transferred and brought to Birmingham
 A wrecking crew was set to work a once and succeeded in opening the tracl in time for the outgoing passenger train which leaves Birmingham at 1920 D. m
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
DOCTORS MEET.
Interesting Papers Read Before the
 County Medical Society.

The bi-monthly meeting of the Jeffer- son County Medical Society was held last night in the rooms of the Conner cial Club in Twenty-first street. and was largely attended Besides the transaction of routine business several interesting pa- pers were read and discussed and other matters of interest to the profession given consideration. Dr. w. H. Sanders, State health officer, was present and took part in the discussions
 The paper of the evening was read by Dr. Edgar A. Jones on "Spleno-Mudul- lary Leukemia," which evoked consider able discussion.
 Dr. E. H. Sholl addressed the meeting on the subject of ''The Doctor in Poli- tics," in which he pointed out the neces- sity of the members of the profession in- teresting themselves in the government of the state, county or municipality 10 the extent of using their influence to in- sure the passage of laws necessary to the public health. He referred. to the &C., tion of the late Legislature in ignoring the several laws proposed by the health department, and used the fact to empha- size his point. The subject was discussed by pr. Sanders and Dr. R. M. Cunning ham, both of whom have had experience with lawmakers,
 Dr. T. w. McAdory, who was on the programme to read paper on "Sutures, will be heard at the next meeting.
 The following delegates were appointed to represent the society at the State med ical convention, which will meet in Selma April .17-2O: pr. George W. Brown, Pratt City; pr. Edgar A. Jones, Birmingham Alternates: pr. l.. c. Morris and Dr. G. c. Chapman.
 The revision of the roll was postponed until the next meeting.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
AMERICAS SMALL FORCE.
Two Companies of the Ninth Infantry
 Will Remain In China.

Pekin, March 11.-Companies A and B of the Ninth United States Infantry have been notified that they are to remain in China.
 Many Americans here urge the lega- tion to use it's influence to have at least two field guns and enough artillerymen to work them left. They say that during the siege these guns would have been more valuable than the POO armed men, and that necessity for their use is liable to occur again.
 The Germans report that in the recent engagement near Pao Ting Flu &0 Chi nese were killed and four magazine guns captured There were no German losses
 The American telegraph field line, which was constructed here, has ceased opeSa- tions and the wires have been prepared for shipment to Manila.
 Despite the report that Ii Hung Chang Is seriously Ill and that his life hangs by a thread, his physicians say his condi- tion would not be dangerous except for his advanced age, They are extremely hopeful of being able to bring him around again,
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
LONDON PAPERS
 DISCUSS TREATY. All Repudiate Anything Except
 a Friendly Feeling "M'KINLEY IS BLAMABLE'' The Chronicle Says the Presidents Lack of Firmness is Responsible
 for the Unfortunate Incident.
 Morgan is Criticised.
"M'KINLEY IS BLAMABLE'

London, March 12.-The morning papers express approval of Lord Lansdownes reply to the amendment of the United States Senate to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. All repudiate any feeling save a friendly desire to arrive at an amica- ble and equitable settlement.
 No country without sacrifice of self respect says the Times, could have accepted the travesty of bargain which President Mckinley and Secretary Hay ask us to accept. Influential men and newspapers in the United States have ad- mitted the reasonableness of the British attitude and even in the Senate Heighty voices have been raised againt such petulent rhetoric as MT. Morgan's.
 We have reason, therefore, to expect Lord Lansdownes dispatch to commend itself to the justice and fair play of the Americans. He has left the responsibility for further action where it ought to lie. It is for the Washington government to make new overtures. We shall be ready to assent to reasonable notifications of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty when there Is fair probability that the Senate will accept our concessions in the spirit in which they are offered.
 Until that time arrives we have no ground for dissatisfaction with our legal position, a position we do not intend to abandon except upon terms concerted in a friendly manner with ourselves
 This extract from the Times fairly rep resents the general opinion. The Daily Chronicle, which thinks that President McKinley's lack of firmness is blamable for the present position of affairs,'' says that 1t will be "best for both peoples to seek to forget an unfortunate diplomatic incident"
 The Standard observes: Well inform ed American opinion must have been pre- pared for this result. There has been some wild and rather absurd talk inWash- views of the extremists and mischief mongers have made no sensible impress sion upon their countrymen."
 The Daily News, which asks why the Clayton-Bulwer treaty should not be quietly abrogated by the consent of both parties, goes on to say:
 Although Lord Salisbury could not submit to the Senates arbitrary and die tatorial methods, the rights under the treaty are not of overwhelming impor- tance and if America chooses to make herself more vulnerable by the construc- ton of the canal, there is no reason why England should object"
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
R. c. Garland Dead.

Denison, Tex, March 11.-Yesterday af- ternoon at 6:20 o'clock R. c. Garland died at St. Joseph's Infirmary, Fort Worth. MT. Garland was son of Hon. A. H. Garland attorney general in the cabinet of Cleveland At the time of his death he was engaged in the legal department of the Dawes commission to the five civ- ilized tribes
 MT. Garland has written many contrl- buttons to the worlds collection of music that are classed with high standards of musical productions, His sacred music has attracted wide attention, and is pop ular in Europe as well as in America. A few years ago when Monsignor Satolli visited America Garland composed the music used in the church in Washington on the occasion of that visit.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
Montgomery a Convention City.

Montgomery is fast gaining a reputa- ton as convention city. Within the next three months more than a dozen conventions of importance will be held in this city. The Democratic State con- vention on the 18th is the first of i'm portance. Following comes the State con- vention of the Christian Endeavor socie- ties, April 26-2S. In May the constitution al convention will assemble, and arrange ments are being made for large educa- tional conference, to be composed of del- crates from all over the south. The na- tional convention of the Protestant Meth odist Church will meet here during the month. Two Nn"c~tfons come on May [, the Alabam 'ceutical conven- ton and the ED. sco1a diocesan conven- ton. The State Dental Association will convene May 15. and later the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias will come. During June the State Commercial and Industrial Association and the Alabama Press Association will meet in this city.
 overnor Sanford today appointed B.
 schrister to be jury commissioner for
 as County.
 Superintendent Abercrombie named the
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
R. R. DancY a Bankrupt.

Galveston March u.-In the United States Court today R. R. Dancy, cotton buyer and seller of Houston, was ad- judged a bankrupt His liabilities are given at $47,506 and no assets. The debts were contracted under the firm name of R. R. Dancy & Co, while he was en- gagged in business in Savannah, Ga, and at Houston and McGregor, Tex, with other parties. Since 1897 he has been con- ducting a business at Houston under the firm name of R. R. Dancy & Co.,, himself constituting the firm.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
Standard Milling Company.

New York, March 1.-The Journal of Commerce tomorrow will say:
 The organization of the Standard Mill ing Company. was completed today Gen Samuel Thomas is presendent and Bray ton Ives is chairman of the board. The Standard Milling Company will acquire the plants originally comprising the old United Flouring Milling Company and in addition those of the Northwestern Con- solidated Milling Company.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
ORDER OF BUFFALOES.
Local Lodge organized-Boys On a
 Serenade Tour.

A local lodge of the Improved Order of Buffaloes, the very latest thing in fraternal societies, has been organ ized, with membership of fifty. The order is "out for fun," and the initia tion fee, which based upon minimum of II cents, plays an important part in the organization.
 The officers of the local are: J. T Chairsell, president; John Tomlin secretary, and w. T. Parkes, treasurer After the meeting last night the boys hired a dray and a big hand organ and went out on serenading tour taking in the entire city. The Age Herald was favored with call, and several "old, familiar airs' were ren dered, while the boys cheered for the paper and its staff.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
To Prevent Pneumonia and Grip Laxative Bromo-Quinine removes tn
 cause
Chess Tournament.

Monte Carlo, March 1.-The internation- here last Monday, was concluded today. Frank F. Marshall, the Brooklyn chess player, won the first prize of $500; Honig was second, receiving $500, and Weiss was third, receiving $200. Lentz, Miezes, Ad- Ter, Marco and Winawer divided the re- maining prizes, amounting in all to $250. Marshalrs score was 175 points, Honig' s l01 and Weiss 93
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
Prize Fighters Case.

Galveston, Tex, March 1.-The trans- script of the prize fighting cases against Joe Choynski and Jack Johnson has been forwarded to the Court of Criminal Ap- peals and it is expected that a decision in the matter will be reached in about two weeks. The pugilists are still in jail.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
Antitrust Law In Arkansas.

Little Rock, Ark, March 1.-The House today passed an antitrust bill which bars from doing business in this State any cor poration which Is member of a pool or trust in any part of the world. The bill was amended so as to include the Round Bale Compress Company, in which United States Senator James K. Jones Is alleged to be interested. It now goes to the Sen ate.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12

the Birmingham, Selma and New Orleans Railroad and holds the same office with the Selma Street and Suburban Railway Company, the latter being engaged In erecting an electric street railway in Selma, seems to be doomed to have in functions fastened upon him. His latest experience has to do with temporary injunction granted by Judge Mabry To- day restraining him from laying his track along Union street between Selma and Dallas. The petition Is signed by J. M Baker and Mrs. Mary Parrish, and al leges the narrowness of the street among other grounds. The hearing of the pe- tition will be heard later.
 One G. H. Stone, who has been con ducting a ladies tailoring establishment in this city for the last few months, left town yesterday and left a number of un- paid bills behind. He owed a board bill, room rent and several advertising ac- counts His effects were levied upon but from them will hardly be realized enough to settle his liabilities.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
Chinese Arsenals.

Shanghai, March 11.-Native papers as- sert that German representatives are fle- gotiating with high officials for the es- Establishment of arsenals at Nankin, Wu Ching and Cheng Tu in the province of Shan Tung.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
UTAH SENATE PASSES LAW
 TO STOP MORMON AGITATION
Author Says Will Take Away Opportunity for Periodical FurOres Concerning Poygamy- An Opponent of the Measure
 Terms It a Distinct Step Backwards

than half of those. involved in polygar nous relations have passed away by death or those relations have been other wise dissolved Most of those remain ing are advanced in years and no good or honorable purpose can be served by prosecuting the few remaining polyga- mists Every one of these prosecutions is a source of regret to fully 90 per cent of the people of Utah for the reason that such proceedings create an agitation harmful to the State. It may be that an agitation more harmful can be h. augurated by reason of the passage of this law, but I don't believe 1t. To use a metaphor, we are between the devil and the deep blue sea, and the bill is intended to relieve the State of a condition of af- fairs more harmful, in my opinion. than this bill could possibly be. Surely the United States will permit Utah to act in her domestic concerns with as much freedom as is allowed such States as these I have named, especially when the terms of the enabling act and our State constitution have been strictly compiled with"
 To Prevent Prosecution.
 Representative w. G. Van Horne of Salt Lake, who made an impassioned speech against the bilI furnished the As- sociated Press with the following state ment:
 'nThe first object of the bill is indubita- ply to prevent prosecuting of those main tainlng polygamous relations long since contracted. The effect, however, will probably be to have adopted constitu- tional amendment giving power to Con- gress to legislate against polygamy and unlawful cohabitation. Laws passed un- der such an amendment would be prose- cuted by United States district attorneys sworn to enforce the law and the viola lions would be carefully looked up by the United States marshals and tneir assist ants. There would thus be return to conditions prevailing during the aggres- siye prosecutions under the Edmunds- Tucker law, when hundreds Of prominent Mormons were imprisoned for polygamous practices and numberless others were Ill hiding outside of Utah to avoid arrest.
 There would, however. in case or con yiction. be increased hardships over those suffered in former times. Those men con victed were imprisoned here near their families, and were deemed by their nelgn- bors martyrs rather than criminals. on- der United States laws they would be confined in United States prisons outside of Utah and away from the support end consolation of their friends. I opposed the bill in all friendship for the law-abld- ing people of Utah and with sympathy for the suffering that the strictly no. Iaw-abiding wiii 5Sing on themselves. It Is a .a,st,rct step backward and can h-tag naught but misery"
The age-herald., 1901-03-12

Salt Lake, Utah, March 11.-Today, three days before the Legislature comes to a close. the House by vote of @ to r. and after an exciting debate. passed the Evans Senate bill, amending that DOT tion of the revised statutes of Utah relat- ing to prosecutions for adultery. Having passed the Senate last week by a vote of 15 to ', the document now goes to the Governor.
 The bill which was introduced by Sen ator Evans of Juab County, has caused more discussion and more feeling than any measure introduced at the present session. Its text Is as follows:
 Every person who has reason to be- lieve that a crime or public offense has been committed may make complaint against such person before some magis- trate having authority to make inquiry of the same; provided that no prosecu- ton for adultery shall be commenced ex- cept on complaint of the husband or wife or relative of the accused within the first degree of consanguinity or of the person with whom the unlawful act Is alleged to have been committed or of the father or mother of said person. and no prosecution for unlawful cohabitation shall be com menced except on complaint of the wife or alleged plural wife of the accused, but this provision shall not apply to prosecu- tions under section 2S0 of the revised statutes of 1898. defining and punishing polygamous marriages"
 Object of the Bill.
 In answer to a request for a statement as to the object of the bill, Senator Ev- ans, its author, furnished the Associated Press with the following:
 My object in presenting the bill was twofold. In the first place. 1t was in- tended to keep down public agitation by taking away from some certain agitators the opportunity to arouse periodic furores against the Mormons, directly or indi- rectly against the State of Utah, and for that reason its primary purpose was for the good of the State. I believe that a general act in conformity with the laws of Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Oregon and North Dakota, and even more liberal laws, would create much less agitation throughout the country than the prac tice which has heretofore been resorted to of arresting every few weeks some Mormon charged with unlawful cohabi- tation.
 ''Everybody Knows that these arrests have been made for political and religious purposes.
 within the last ten years much more
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The age-herald., 1901-03-12

Will Assist Typos.-At meeting of the board of control of the Board of Trade held yesterday afternoon committee was appointed to assist Bir- mingham Typographical Union No. 104 in entertaining the delegates to the convention of the International Typographical Union, which will be held in Birmingham in August.
The age-herald., 1901-03-12
Situation Is Critical.

Marseilles, March il. = The industrial situation here Is now very critical Twen- ty-six out of eighty-two soap, manufac- tories have closed, and the others are virtually at a standstill. ''