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The age-herald., 1902-02-03
GREAT COLONIZATION PLAN.
Officials of Railroads In Chicago Out
 lining a Great Scheme.

Chicago, February 2.-Officials of the traffic departments of the Southern Pa cific, Union Pacific and their allied lines are meeting here with a view to perfect ing the largest colonization plan ever attempted by western roads,
 It is the purpose of the men control ling the Hartman lines to provide occu- pants for millions of acres of fertile and unoccupied lands in southern California, Texas and western Louisiana The gener- al plan will be to send into the middle and eastern states and possibly into some of the northwest states fully 1000 immigrant or colonization agents, whose duty it shall be to induce immigration to the territories mentioned.
 The officials who are arranging the de- tails of the plan are J. c. Stubbs, traf- fic director for the Hartman lines; Gen eral Passenger Agent Lenox of the Un- ion Pacific, S. F. B. Morse, assistant traf- fic manager of the Texas lines of the Southern Pacific and B. Campbell. traf- fic manager for the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company.
 Tn the southwest" said MT. Morse i've have over three million acres of fertile land which would make good homes for industrious people We believe that no section of the United States has a more brilliant future than Texas and western Louisiana and we are conyinc- ed that all that Is necessary is to let the public know what we have got"
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
LONDON STOCK MARKET.
Rumors of Peace in South Africa
 Gives Business a Boost.

London February 2.-The rumors of peace, although so far unaccompanied by any material developments have helped greately in maintaining interest on the stock exchange during the past week where everything has been neglected in favor of Kaffirs. American securities were dull awaiting a settlement of the Northern Securities Company matter. Home rails were down on poor traffic re- ports and because the plans of the rail- road directors for retrenchment and re- form have not matured. But South Afri- cans seem to have caught the public fan cy and the boom, so long nursed and fostered by the professionals. is now in full swing.
 Large purchases have been made for foreign account but the general public. after long hesitation, has taken hold and the recklessness with which it is playing the game has already called out warn ings from a number of conservative critics. Many of the general public are now buying South Africans who have never before speculated. Some cases are known in which holders of consols have sold these securities in order to carry more Kaflirs.
 Of course the effect of such speculation will be doubly to discount any legitimate rise which must be expected in south African securities on the announcement of peace. Meanwhile peace does not ap- pear to be much nearer than before the announcement of Balfour in the House of Commons concerning the Dutch note.
 Manchester, February 2-The cloth market experienced a rather flat week, although the recent fair Indian inquiries in some quarters resulted in moderate turn over and quotations were well sus- tained. But owing to engagements ahead the question of delivery was a bar to much of the Indian business available. There was little demand from China and ' other far Eastern markets, considerable supplies having already been secured elsewhere
 arms were quiet and business was slow and home trade qualities at pressed sale resulted in irregular prices. Con sumers are in no hurry to place orders considering the accumulation of stocks in the mills which will influence values in their favor. 'a'ues
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
FLORENCE

Florence, February 2-(SpeciaD A. E. Walker has received a letter from Chairm an Mercer of the house commit tee on public buildings and grounds noti- flying the mayor that bill has been introduced 10 appropriate s700OO for a federal public building in this city, and asking information as to a site and other matters. The citizens are very hopeful of securing the passage of the bill and will cooperate with Congressman Wm. Richardson in his efforts for the meas ure
 Free delivery was inaugurated yester- day and Florence people are highly grat- flied over the assured success of the sys- tenn. The city is scattered over very large territory and the three carriers have very long routes, the East Florence carrier being mounted. The boxes have all been put up and the entire system is ? great convenience The first day has been exceedingly gratifying and the carriers were very successful in finding all the houses on their routes. Florence has been working for free delivery for more than a year past, and now that it is an estab- lished fact the citizens are encouraged to work also for a public building.
 H. W. Cober, for several years past had charge of the pumping station of the Florence Water company, will leave Tuesday to become assistant superin- tondent of the water works at Tusca- loosa. MT. Cober is a popular and eff eient water works man.
 factpeopledo-dwL w. H. Cetaoimnmnnm
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
MARQUIS IS UNDER ARREST.
Said He Had Sworn Falsely About the
 Age of His Bride.

Dallas, Tex. February 2.-rhe police of this city have under guard man claim ing to be Marquis Rudolph de Lucenay of Calcutta, India, and his wife await ing the arrival of officers from Fl Paso. It is charged that the marquis swore falsely as to the age of the young woman he married at Fl Paso January B. The wife of Marquis de Lucenay was Miss Ruby Luckhardt of Los Angeles, Cal. She is said to be F years of age and to own vast tracts of land in Mexico and this country.
 The marquis himself claims to be the owner of thousands of acres of valuable land in the province of Thibet, India. The marquis says he has served two years in the French army, beginning as second lieutenant and leaving as captain of the Eleventh Infantry. According to Lucenay, he left India to escape political oppression and surveillance of the British government. and he intends returning to lead the natives against their oppressors.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
powAeER EMPRESS wEEPs.
Shakes Mrs. conger's Hand and Tells
 Her She Is Sorry.

Pekin February 2.-The Dowager Elm press, the Emperor and the Empress re- ceived the ladies and children Of the members of the diplomatic corps yester- day afternoon in the executive department of the palace Mrs. Conger, wife of uni- ted States Minister Conger, as doyeness of the diplomatic corps, and the Dow ager Empress exchanged speeches. The visitors, afterwards were entertained at a banquet. during which the Dowager Empress and the Empress mingled for mally with their guests
 The Dowager Empress grasped Mrs. Conger's hand, wept copiously and, in broken words expressed the sorrow which she felt on account of the occur rences during the siege of the legation.
 Magnificent jewels, bracelets, rings and other souvenirs were presented to the visitors.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
RELICS oF sAMARlTANs.
Near charred Bones Many Old Gold
 Ornaments Are Found.

St. Petersburg, February 2.-The most interesting remains of the ancient Sa- maritans ever discovered have been unearthed on the bank of the Roster river. province of Reiff. At q depth of ? metres were found traces of ancient in- cineration and near several charred bones was picked up the smooth, thick ornament of golden wire on which was represented scene, with a number of typical figures. In the foreground sits a woman in a high back chair. holding a round mirror in her left hand; in her right hand is cup from which a beard ed. kneeIing warrior is drinking wine
 He is armed with a bow and sword. Be- sides these are musician with a Tyre, a youth pouring wine into a cup held by another youth; priest in long garments with a sword held in readiness to sacri- flee a restive sheep, and figure with a fan. The work is crude but there are traces of Greek influence in it
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
MIR. sHAws COMMON SENSE,

From the Washington Times.
 Ex-Governor Shaw of Iowa has again shown that he is the David Harum of the Cabinet" Certain busybodies have been spreading reports concerning his accumulated wealth, some picturing him as a Croesus and others intimating that his fortune was at least one of the great est in the country.
 In self-defence. the prospective Secre- tary of the Treasury has delivered him. self of the following homespun sentiment;
 q find upon striking balance that I am possessed of this worlds goods to the amount of $125, 5,OO0-not more. If the inn pression gains ground in Washington that l am millionaire, 1 will be expected to entertain accordingly, and therefore I have to contemplate proving disappoint- ment socially or seeing the modest accu- mutations of lifetime disappear before the end of my official term is reached"
 Washington will respect MT. Shaw for being so candid The lessons furnished by the retirement of Messrs. Smith and Griggs have not been lost upon this as- tute Iowan He does not desire to come here under false pretenses and begin the social race at a pace he can not main- tain. The panoply of ultra-social life has no particular attractions for him where 1t means the sacrifice of the rainy day. fund for the sake of keeping up brilliant appearances.
 Although this is mere straw, it is like iy to be taken by the country at large that MT. Shaw will be pretty able and very safe handler of the strong box of Uncle Sam and that he will be worthy successor of MT. Gage
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
PRATTVILLE.

Prattville, February 2.-(Special)-T electors have paid their poll tax well. The collector has been busy giving re- reip.s fer the past several days. Many are paying who are not liable on account of thero being some doubt on the ques- tion of exemptions There are many of the firemeu of this town who have paid, although they are by special act ex- empt from all poll tax Autauga will show up with fairly good vote in the November election
 The going to Speigner. state prison, of James Tatum this week sets at rest tur- mol and excitement which has existed in neighborhood in Beat 10. this coun- ty, for nearly eight years Major Webb, In the fall of 1895. was wayIaid and killed, which formed the first crisis of the ex- citement at that time. running very high in that community James Tatum was suspected at the time and was ar rested, tried before a justice of the peace and came clear, because there could not be found any testimony direct enough to hold him for indictment. But as time wore away, witnesses began to talk and in the fall of 190O the grand jury of this county preferred an indictment against James Tatum for the killing of Major Webb, and he was tried and found guilty and sentenced to the pententiary for life The case was appealed to the Supreme Court ard was affirmed a few days ago. Mir. Tatum is about 60 years old and he has but a short time to serve if he should remain the rest of his life.
 The manner in which the Governor dealt with the Kyle-Higdon matter ap- pears to give general satisfaction here 1t secms to be in keeping with the good Judgment accredited to the Governor.
 One of the most noted and honorable citizens of Autauga, Mir w. D. Smith, father of Hon. M. M. Smith, who served the county in the constitutional conven- tion. Is nearing his 95th year and is now able to go over his large farming inter- ests frequently. He is one of the largest land owners in the county. He is very attentive to all the details of his busi- ness, keeping up with it with remarkable believed that there is another such man in the state.
 In the near future Prattville will have a new brick yard. It will use clay that has no superior in quality in the country for the purpose The men who have the bus mess in hand are experienced in the brick business.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
SOUTHERN PROGRESS.
The New industries Reported in the
 South and West.

Chattanooga Tenn. February L. Among the more important new indus tries reported by The Tradesman for the week ended February l are brick and tile works at Kinston, N. e. $40,O0O building company at New Orleans, can ming factory at Asheville. N. C., $10.00O coal mining company at Birmingham, Ala, soal mines at Scottsboro, Ala. and Cumnock, N. C.. a $2500O coal company at Charleston. w. Va, a s2OO,OO0 coal company at Fairmont. W. Va. and a coal company at Wilsonburg, w. Va, a $25,000 construction company at Paducah
 Ky, copper mines at El Paso Tex, a cot ton gin at Sweet Home Tex, cotton niisl at Leeds. Ala, and Honea Path and Warrenvillc, S. C., a S25O00 company to manufacture electrical supplies at At lanta, Ga., s5OO000 electric power com pany at Birmingham, Ala. Touring mill at Taslorsville Tenn, foundry and machine shop at Abbevile. La. a seO,ooo glass factory at Colum bia, & C.. a $100.- O00-bushei grain elevator at Gallatin, Tenn. a grist mill at Pemberton. Va, a $5000O handle factory at Burlington. lS. 1., d DiV,UVu IidfdWdlt cuipdHy dI Ill Dorado, Ark, hardware companies at Arcadia. La. and Windsor. N. C., an $18000 hardware company at Union City, Tenn. a S25000 hardware company at Morgantown, w. Va, a $50.OO0 hardware company at Parkersburg. w. Va, hoop and heading factory at Paragould, Ark
 an ice factory at Leesville, La, an ice and cold storage plant at Fort Smith
 Ark. a $100.000 iron mining company at Anniston, Ala, bridge and structural iron works at Wheeling, w. Va, an ir- rigation company at Devine, Tex, a s5O.- GOO lsaolin com mpany at Aiken s. C., a s2O000 lumber company at Waldron, Ark, q $250000 Jumper company at Jacksonville Fla. s30, GOO lumber company at Marion
 N. C.. a 30,000 lumber company at Monte rey, Tenn, s25,000 lumber mill at Macon
 Ga, s20000 marble works at Knoxville, Tenn. a $200,000 oil company at New Or leans. La, an oil company at Chattanooga to devlop oil lands at Winchester, Tenn, 6 $100,000 oil company at Dallas, Tex, a S60.000 oil company at Waco. Tex, s100,000 oil and gas company at Elkins, W. Va, an oil, gas and mineral com pany at Waynesboro, Va, a S200,000 oil, mining and mineral company at Lexing- ton, Ky, a s500000 oil and pipe line com pany at Nashville. Tenn, an oil mill at Covington, Ga. $65, GOO oil mill at Win der Ga, s6O.0O0 oil mill at Lake Prov idence. La, $75,O00 oil mill at vidalia,
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
The Public Debt

Washington, February 2-The montb,v statement of the public debt shows that at the close of business January 31 1eoa the debt less cash in the treasury. amounted to slS5,926,S9S. which is de- crease for the month of s5,7Oi,ssS, which is accounted for by the increase of the amount of cash on hand and the retire. ment of bonds purchased for the sinking fund.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
Notice of Special Term of the Circuit
 Q Court
The State of Alabama,

JeIeTSOn county. Tn obedience to the directions of the Governor. hereby order and direct that a special term" of the Circuit Court be held in Birmingham Jefferson County. Alabama. to relieve the over-crowded condition of the docket. beginning Mon day, March B. 1902 and continuing for three successive weeks
 The clerk of the Circuit Court of Jeff ferson County is hereby directed to have notice published in one of the daily newspapers as prescribed by law for holding special terms of court.
 Witness my hand, this 25tn day of Jan- uary, 1902. A. A. COLEMAN, Judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Alabama. l-N-4t-mon
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
MARDi GRAs,
Mobile. AIa., Southern Railway.

Tickets will be on sale February 1 to 10 inclusive final limit February 15, except by depositing tickets with joint agent and payment of fifty cents final limit may be extended to February 2S, 1902. Train leaves 1O:2O p. m. Arrives Mobile S:20 a. m. Local sleeper for morning train. take Alabama Great Southern Pan Ameri- can" Leaves 10 a. m Arrives Mobile 7:1s D. m. For further information call at pas- senger office. 2O1s First Avenue, Birming- ham, Ala. 1-24-10t
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
SRVE CIGAR BOX TOPS
 OF TrdulOr. MCDOndld & Co.'S FINE HAVANA CIGARS.

For new subscribers. The Age-Herald will accept cigar box tops or the following brands of Traylor Me Donald & Companys fine cigars in payment of subscription to the Daily Age Herald. as follows: Magistrate, Traylor's Travellers, Traylor's Havanas. Right of Way, Sportsman's Delight, Bob White, Little Clear Havanas, Traylors $ Specials, Traylor's Boquet and General Gordon, sent by mail or express, charges prepaid Three months subscription for 10 tops. Six months supscI iption for 20 tops. Twelve months sub scription for 70 tops.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
Mr.. winslow,s soothing Syrup

the best remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold by druggists in every part of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup and take no other kind Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOoTHS the CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN. CURES WIND coLIC. and Is Twenty five cents q hottlA
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
SPECIAL SLIPPERS FOR
Mardi Gras Via Louisville and Nash
 vile Railroad.

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad will operate special sleepers on both the morning and evening train for New Or- leans Saturday, Sunday and Monday, February 8, 9 and 10.
 Parties wishing sleeping car acconmo- dations will please call at the passenger agents office, corner Nineteenth street and Morris avenue. or telephone S25, old and new phone. and make same.
 P SID JONES. D. P. A.
 WALTER l.. BEASLEY, P. A. o-o-Qt
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
A Fine Champaigne.

Especially dry without heaviness, deli cate, and breedy is G. H. Mumms Extra Dry now coming to the market. Importa- tions ,359 cases in 19o1-nearly 60,o00 more than any other brand.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
Chance of sehduIe.

Effective November 24. the Southern Railway will change schedule of train No. 19. leaving Birmingham for Selma. Train will leave 6:2n a. m. instead of 6SO, and arrive at a@lma 1O:4O a. m
 c. E. JACKSON,
 Tra~aling Passenger Agent, 11-24-r' No. 2019 First Avenue.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03

The Age-Herad will give to all new subscribers on rural routes, rural mail box, free of charge, with years subscription.
 For particulars, address The Age Herald or see carrier.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
Willing to Concede 1t.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
 Don't you think she has queenly figure?
 '.I never saw Queen, but if they weigh 200 pounds and have double chins I guess she has"
The age-herald., 1902-02-03

The Age-Herald will give to all new subscribers on rural routes, rural mail box, free of charge. with years subscription.
 For particulars, address The Age Herald or see carrlen
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
osTEoPATHY.
IT. c. MORRIS,
 Osteopathist.

Graduate under Dr. A. T. Still, founder
 of the Science. KirksvilIe, Mo.) Rooms 502 and 504 Jefferson Go. Bank
 Bldg. cor 2d ave. and Fist st., Bir-
 iningham, Ala; take elevator on 2d ave. Examination at office free
 Phone: Bell 19s. Hours: to 12. to 5 D. m. Literature furnished on application.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03

Economy and strength are combined in Hoods Sarsaparilla, the best medicine money can buy.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03

Ten per cent saved on your Gas and Electric bills if paid before the 10th inst.
 B'ham By, It. & F. Go.
 2lO4 First Avenue.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03

The Uniontown Cotton Oil Company has been in operation three years. Its plant is complete and is situated on the side of the railway tracks The Union-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-25
Anacostia and Vicinity.

Patrol Driver James Owens of No sta
ton is at his home in Anacostia. Temporal
rRy incapacitated from duty through being
injured by one Of the horses of the patrol
service at the station to which he is at
tached.
Private H. L. Neumeyer of No. Is fire en-
CINE company at Anacostia has been absent
from the company since the latter part of
June by reason of being seriously i'll. He
has been confined to Providence Hospital
for several weeks, and is now recovering.
An eight-year-old girl was yesterday re-
moved in an ambulance from the German
Orphan Asylum on Good Hope road, Ana
costa, to the hospital for contagious dis
eases. She was suffering from a severe
case Of diphtheria. The physician at the
institution took prompt measures to have
the child removed to the hospital.in order
to prevent any spread of the sickness.
Repairs are being made to the Monroe
street crossing of the Baltimore and Ohio
freight line, where the street car tracks
and the steam road tracks intersect The
work is being done to afford the street ears
an easier passage.
The Young Ladies' Circle of the Garden
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-25

the following officers, for the new term:
Geo. A. Brunnee,Bspasts president; j. II.
Drummer. president; - Cal c. Walters vice
president; A. D.t1Sw!ft,E master OF forms;
Harry Moreland nahdhrter; G. E. Mankln
treasurer; W. A Bali, secretary; Townsend
MARI assistant sscretasy; c. T, Newman.
financial secretarys Lester Drummer sentl-
mel: Chauncey Seap, Inspector.
Messrs. Geo. T. Mankih. w: A. Ban, Cap
tain P. w. McNufty, Miss Susie Davlson'
Miss Mary Stewart andf Miss Elvina stew
art returned Wednesday from VISIT TO the
battlefields of BullsRun.
Cadet Walter Sinkfesibf the United States
Military Academy west Point, N y: IS
visiting his uncle and aunt. DR.. and MIS-.
w. NJ Ash ~
Mrs. McCauley, wife Of MI Daniel NC
Cauley of West Fails Church, died yester-
day morning at Providence Hospital, WASH
ington.
Miss Clara Jewell has returned from
visit OF several weeks TO relatives IN NAME
The members of the M. E. Churen south
gave an old folks concert at Odo feloWs
Han last night, which was largely at
tended.
The ministers of the town. with their
liams grove Tuesday. ss
Mr.. Geo. A. Drummer has qualified as a
member of the registration board OF FANS
Church magisterial district. under the new
constitution.
Mr.. Robinson Loving has Joined his family
at Lovingston, Va. where they are spend
ing the summer
The thirty-fifth annual session Of the
arand Lodge of Virginia Good Iempiars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-25
COACH FELL FROM TRESILE.
Two Passengers Killed and Many In
jured Near McConnellsville, Ohio.

A dispatch from McCOnnellsville, Ohio
" yesterday says: The worst wreck in the
history of the Muskingum Valley occurred
today at noon at the Douda trestle, mile
south of this city. \ north-bOund passen-
ger train on the Ohio and Little Kanawha
railway was passing over the trestle when
the rear coach turned over twice In its de-
scent and fell forty feet. 1t is stated that
the trestle had been weakened by the re-
cent flood. The train was going at the
ordinary speed over the trestle when the
rear en- fell. and there was no damage to
any part of the train except to the coach
which fell, and il was smashed into splint-
ers- Thirty passengers were in the coach,
early all of them from local points along
the Muskingum Valley. Relief was prompt
~ sent from this city and from Malta,
which is on the opposite side of the Mus
kIEgum river from McConnellsville
Following is a complete LIST of the dead
and injured:
The dead Miss Gertrude Sherwood Rox-
bury. Ohio: A. j. Rathbun of Columbus.
The injured: Edward J. Herman. Zanes-
VILE. William y. Werner, GAINESVILLE; Ches-
ter Harris, GAINESVILLE; Charles Bailey. Mari
eta: Harry Bailey. Marietta; Mrs. II. r.
Postal. Columbus: Howard B. SDeer, MARI
eta; Mss Martha Brown. Parkersburg. W
Va; Mrs. Lizzie Wright, Sharpsburg. Ohio
Carl Wright, Sharpsburg. Ohio; William
Duffy. Hisginsport. Ohio; William S. Lig
bier. Meigsville. Ohio: Miss Elsie Roster,
Marietta; Daniel Gillespie. Malta. Ohio: Ct.
E Myers. Chicago: Norma Rathbun. CO.
lumbus: Mabel Rathbun, Columbus; Miss
Lucy Brigham. Marietta: DR.. J. F1orrey
Elgin. H.: Edward Smith, Malta, Ohio
Robert James. Pennsville. Ohio; John
o'Ne.H. Marietta; A S. Tilden, CARROTS
VILE. Ohio.
Norma ard Mabel Rathbun are daugh-
tiers of ~ J. Rathbun.