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The age-herald., 1902-03-08
FIRST STORE IN NEW
 CITY HALL LEASED
1t Will Be Occupied By Soda Water Stand and confec-
 tionery.

Mayor Drennen yesterday leased the first of the new stores under the city hall. It was rented to c. M. Linnengton from May until October at a monthly rental of $s5. This is at the rate of s1,- 020 a year.
 This store Is on the corner of Nineteenth street and Fourth avenue arG will be used by MT. Huntington as confection- cry and soda water store. The city agrees to furnish light and water.
 There are six stores under the city hall besides the space for market on Fourth avenue. The city hall committee has fixed the prices at which they are to be rented. These range from $65 to sS5 and all six 1t Is estimated will bring in a rental of ss, 760 per year. not including the market space on Fourth avenue, which 1t Is thought will bring in s3O0 a month This will almost be sufficient to pay the interest on the bonds issued for the cost of the building. This is $10.0O0, being per cent. interest on $200.000.
 Besides these stores there is ample space in the new city hall for the fire department. stables for mounted police patrol wagon, police court and all city officials. The mayor thinks the building will be completed by May l.
The age-herald., 1902-03-08
CARNEGIE ASKED TO
 BUILD "TECH" SCHOOL,
MR. LONDON SAYS HE IS
 NOT OUT FOR ANY OFFICE

To the Editor of The Age-Herald.
 returned today after an absence of several days, and am naturally gratifled, though not surprised, at the response. both public and private. which has been made by the business men of Birmingham to the criticisms I have mado in regard to our county and city affairs.
 It is quite distasteful to me to be com pelled to inject myself into an effort to work soEe reforms, the need of which must ls apparent to every one who has given the subject any consideration. It was to be expected, in view of the po- litical methods so long prevalent here, that I would be suspected of some u1- terior personal motive or ambition in this movement or in other words, that I wanted something.
 It seems so strange that I should be willing to do a public service without a personal selfish motive.
 I deem 1t proper to state with perfect frankness. my position. l have no motive beyond desire to pay what I regard as a debt of gratitude to this community, where I have cast my fortunes and in
The age-herald., 1902-03-08
GUY SMITHS NECK IS
 SAVED BY GOVERNOR

of the Jasper churches, Smith was re- spited for thirty days almost within a day of his legal execution.
 Governor Jelks states his reasons for committing in this instance on the ap- plication.
 This man seems to have been convict ed on the uncorroborated evidence of one witness, whose character is impeached by a number of people who protest against the execution of Smith. The people who protest are ministers of the gospel and men of all professions who have no in- terest in Smith. but do not want to see an act of grave injustice done the friend less man.
 'I am compelled to believe that there is sufficient doubt about his guilt of murder In the first degree to at least de- mand the communication of his sentence to life Imprisonment. aa
 "I have carefully read the papers and I cannot escape the conviction that jus tice requires this much of me- the chief executive.
 Therefore. the sentence of the court Is hereby commuted from death to life imprisonment in the penitentiary."
The age-herald., 1902-03-08
JUDGE JONES FINDS
 WARD NOT GUILTY
Required to Appear In Court About .AIIesed Violation of an
 Order.

Attorney w. T. Ward of the firm of Ward & Drennen was tried yesterday by Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States Court on a rule issued against him to show cause for alleged violation of order of court, arising out of some bankrupt proceedings. After hearing the case Judge Jones decided that he was not guilty of contempt of the restraining order and dismissed it on his paying the costs. He also required him to dismiss some garnishments but allowed him the right to bring his suit in the City or Cir cult Court.
 The case arose out of the case of M. V. Hoke who was declared bankrupt in July. Among his scheduled debts was one due Shelby S, Co. of Avondale. The latter transferred this claim to Attorney w. T. Ward who brought suit and caused garnishment to be issued. It was claimed that the debt having been Giscnarged in bankruptcy could not be the subject of a new suit, Attorney Ward claimed that the subject of the suit was on new promise, and this question Judge Jones will allow tried before a jury.
The age-herald., 1902-03-08
Committee of Prominent Citi- zenS Ca|I on Distinguished
 PbiIanthTOpiSt IS CONSIDERING THE MATT TER
Donation Asked for Is $5o,ooo, But 1t Is Believed the Millionaire VIII Give Much More Than
 This Sum.

The motion made yesterday at the meeting of the Commercial Club that the committee appointed by that body to han dle the Carnegie library matter act in conjunction with the persons who had approached MT. Carnegie relative to a donation of $50,000 for a school of tech nology in this city brings out the fact that Birmingham has been trying for some months to have a school of this character located here, and the movement now locks favorable.
 Last October Dr. J. H. Phillips, super intendent of public schools. in his report to the board of education set out strongly the necessity of establishing a technologi- cal department in connection with the high school here His report resulted in a private meeting of citizens interested In education and committee was appointed with Major Frank Y. Anderson as chair man. It Is understood that members of tiiS SOihillilleS Cdheu upOH MT ShiheBie recently in relation to the establishment of school of technology here and sound ed him as to his willingness to assist In an enterprise of this character. It Is said that MT. Carnegie received the committee kindly and stated that he would take the matter under advisement and communl- cate further with them.
 It is the purpose of the committee to call on MT. Carnegie in New York some time this spring and hear his conclusion.
 It Is known that MT. Carnegie would be glad to build library here with his usual conditions that the city provide certain amount annually for the support of the institution.
 It is claimed by those interested in the matter of the establishment of a techno- logical school that if MT. Carnegie can be sufficiently interested in an enterprise of this nature that his donation will be far in excess of the s5O,0OO mentioned in the Commercial Club meeting yesterday, and it is probable that any gift he would make would be unconditional.
 The Commercial Club passed a resolu- tion authorizing the president and secre- tary to invite Mir. Carnegie to visit Bir- mngham.
The age-herald., 1902-03-08
Company Desires to Build an Enormous Cold Storage
 Plant Here
GOODNESS FOR EVERY ONE
Would Supply Public Buildings With Summer Freezes and Keep Per ishabe Articles in Cold Stor-
 age Warehouse.

The cold air project for which MT. w. H. Morris and associates are seeking to obtain franchises from the Mayor and Board of Aldermen embraces more than a scheme to lay pipes throughout the city and distribute cooling breezes It carries with 1t plans for an immense cold storage warehouse and the forma- tion of a wholesale firm which shall carry in stock all perishable articles sold in the4markets.
 While the details of the plan have not been made public, MT. Morris made this statement last night when asked regard ing the franchise for which he made ap- plication at the last meeting of the coun- cil. He says the company has been mak- ing investigations in Birmingham for tile past six months and that they have be- come deeply impressed with the possi- bilities of the business to be secured here. An expert engineer was kept here two weeks going over the ground and making plans for the work. His report was favorable.
 The warehouse which the company will build will be one of the most complete cold storage warehouses south of Balti- more and will be built after the plans of a large cold storage house in that city whereNnore than a million dollars worth of perishable stock Is carried at all times.
 Added to the cold storage warehouse will be the feature of distributing colo air by means of pipe lines throughout th' city, thereby supplying hotels, churches hospitals, business places and homes with air cooled to the degree desired These pipes will be so arranged that tn' air enters from the roof of the house and after being used passes back to the plant through a second pipe. There will be two sending pipes one being held ir reserve for any break which may occur in the machinery.
 The plant of the city will cover but lit- tie less than full city block. It will cost more than $35O.0OO and will be equipped with the most modern machinery. Two sets of machines will be used, one being held for accidents or repairs in case the other should be injured. Such plants are now in operation in Reading, Pa, and Norfolk, Va.
The age-herald., 1902-03-08
CORONER BUSY ON
 INFANTICIDE CASE
OFFER OF REWARD BY GOVERNOR STIMULATED DETECTIVES - A CLUE OBTAINED THAT MAY LEAD TO SENSATION.

Coroner w. D. Paris is busily at work Investigating the case of the white infant which was found dead in the woods near the Country Club house on February B. He is determined to solve the mystery as to its percentage and will make things hot for them if found.
 The offer by the Governor of a reward of $100 for the arrest and conviction of the guilty persons has stimulated the investigation. Several detectives are working on the case and dozens of peo- pie call on the coroner with various theo- ries. The coroner's jury has adjourned subject to his call, and as soon as suf- ficient evidence is collected it will be sum moned and render a verdict. No arrests will probably be made until this is done.
 Dr. II. B. Lane, who is one of the coroner's jury, stated yesterday that 1t was a cold-booded murder The infants skull was fractured on both sides in such a way as to preclude the idea of accident and showed that 1t was clearly inten- tional.
 Coroner Paris when seen yesterday would not give out any Of the evidence, but stated that he had a clue which might lead to some very sensational de- velopments.
 T am determined to solve this matter if it can be solved" said the coroner. "Ev- cry theory offered will be investigated fully. You can depend on it that I am not asleep. I have selected jurymen from different parts of the city so that they might be in a position to learn of any clues in their respective neighbor- hoods
The age-herald., 1902-03-08
NEGRo'S SENTENCE coMMUTED TO LIFE oNMENT-MANY MINISTERS AND PROMINENT PERSONS INTERcEDED.

Guy Smith, who Is held in the county jail here, will not be hanged at Jasper on Monday for the murder of Henry Bal lentine, as had been decreed by the courts.
 Acting upon the advice of the pardon ing board, Governor Jelks yesterday com- muted the sentence to Imprisonment for life. Smith killed Henry Ballentine, a white man, at Oakman about a year ago. Septem Der 29 he was convicted in the circuit court of Walker County and sentenced to be hanged in February. The sheriff of the county had everything in readiness for the hanging. The pardoning board had declined to recommend the negro to the clemency of the Governor, but on the petition of all the preachers
The age-herald., 1902-03-08
.BURGIN HAS PLAN TO
 SETTLE WITH BOARD

which I have accumulated what I have and earned the larger part of such repu- tation as I possess as lawyer.
 have never held any office of any kind and never had and now have no wish or desire to hold any office. In fact, the idea of holding office is so foreign to my tastes and the burdens of office are so distaste- ful to me that can hardly conceive any situation which would induce me to ac- cept office.
 My friends may rest assured that I want nothing but their good will and aid in the work of getting the affairs of Jef- ferson county and the city of Birmingham on an honest business basis. To accom- pllsh this it will be necessary to have united, organized effort and I trust in the near future to offer some suggestions on this line, with the confident hope that I can inspire sufficient interest in all the voters and taxpayers and others to demonstrate that the movement Is in earnest Let every man register and the whole thing will be in their hands.
 ALEX T.. LONDON.
The age-herald., 1902-03-08
.Record 0f Comxks.

In the United States Court yesterday Judge Thomas G. Jones presiding. the evidence was introduced in the case oi V. B. Thompson, young white boy who was charged with robbing the postoffico at New Lexington, in Tuscaloosa Coun- ty, of $500 in stamps. The case will prob- ably be concluded today.
 Thompson, who is a young white boy. is said to have broken in the office and stolen the stamps which he shipped to Chicago to sell
 Several witnesses from Chicago were
The age-herald., 1902-03-08
MEADOR WILL NOT
 OPPOSE COY. JELKS
TIP FROM MARENGO COUNTY POL ITIClAN PUTS NEW LIGHT ON THE POLITICAL SITUATION. MEADoR AND JELKS FRIENDS.

An entirely new phase Is put on the prominent politician from Marengo coun- ty, who declares that Senator Meador candidate for Lieutenant Governor, will not oppose Governor Jelks. This gentle man is evidently familiar with the situa- tion but would not allow his name print ed. He said:
 "A good many of Governor Jelks' friends in Marengo are incensed at the idea that The Age-Herald should put Senator Meador in opposition to Governor Jelks. It Is a well-known fact that Mr. Jelks and MT. Meador are close personal friends. The friends of both of these gem tlemen are at loss to understand all of this talk about Meador and Johnston.
 "The general opinion prevails that there must be a nigger in the wood pile somewhere. Now, don't put down that Dr. Cunningham Is without friends in this section. On the contrary, he has many, but blood is thicker than water. Senator Meador Is a true blue Democrat and has friends by the score all over the state. He has represented Marengo coun- ty about F years in the Senate and House together, and no more popular man could be found in the black belt than Senator Meador, and his friends wish 1t distinctly understood that he Is in the race for Lieutenant Governor, and not against Governor Jelks. There is nothing to keep any Democrat from rum ming for Lieutenant Governor, even if pr. Cunningham is in the race. I hope that our Senator's position will be thoroughly understood by all of Dr. Cunningham s friends so that he may be put in the right light before the people. Senator Meador is a candidate for Lieutenant Governor, you may state positively
The age-herald., 1902-03-08
NEGRO LOSES ROLL.
Claims Two Supposed Friends Re-
 IIeved Him of $122.

While under the guidance of two SUD- posed friends, J. O. Bell, a negro with s122 in money, was carried to the Wash ington hotel two nights ago and claims he was relieved of the sum mentioned. He alleges the two men who accompanied him stole the money. The names of these two he does not know.
 At the hotel. which is run exclusively for negroes, 1t was stated that Bell. with two other negroes. came to the place and secured room. The three went to the room and after while two of the num- Der left The robbery was later reported The management of the house disclaiina eny responsibility for the occurrence
The age-herald., 1902-03-08
CHARGE COW STEALING.
Will Austin Is Bound Over On Two
 Charges. tt#s

Will Austin was bound over, on two charges of COW stealing yesterday in the court of justice H. B. Abernathy. Bond In the sum of $35O in each case was set by the justice This was not made and Austin was sent to jail.
 The cases in which Austin was bound over are those charged by MT. Adams and Mrs Ellson both of whom live on the north side. It was also stated by Judge Abernathy that the evidence ten ded to connect Austin in other COW steal ings in Ensley and Pratt City
The age-herald., 1902-03-08
Married While En Route

In the parlors of the Metropolitan Hotel yesterday morning MT. Andrew Allen and Miss Leila Woodall, both of Oklahoma City, l. T., were married by the Rev J. P. McFerrin. The only witnesses to the affair were MT. John Moffit, a clerk of the hotel, and the mother of the bride The couple were en route to Tampa, Fla
The age-herald., 1902-03-08
VAN HORN CASE GOES OVER.
Escape Not Tried On Account of Wit
 ness Being III.

The trial of Jeff Van Horn, one of the four men who escaped from the county jail January 20 and who was subsequent ly retaken was set for yesterday in the Criminal Court but was continued on account of the illness of material wit ness for the defense.
 Van Horn is also charged with being an escapede. He and Frank Duncan, George Bullard and A. J. Dye made their escape together. Duncan and Bullard are still at large.
The age-herald., 1902-03-08
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following deeds were placed on re- cord yesterday:
 Tilley L. May and D. G. May to B. F. Eziekel, lot in block &4s condition $7500. F. F. EzielSel to Leo Loeb, one-half in- terest in above, $375o.
 The property Is located on Arlington avenue and Beech street.
The age-herald., 1902-03-08

on the stand yesterday for the purpose of identifying the stamps.
 After hearing the evidence court took recess until o'clock this morning.
 Before court finally adjourned District Attorney Vaughan seeing the hands of the clock nearing 6 suggested to Judge Jones that it was about his adjourning time.
 Hadn't your honor better adjourn?' he said.
 If I do I'll get into bankruptcy" re- piled Judge Jones, there being a bank rupt case set to follow the postofice case.
 The grand jury of the United States Court returned fifteen indictments yes terday. Four of these were for cutting timber on government land, one was for counterfeiting and the remainder were | revenue cases.
 J. A. Bryant of Talladega County was acquitted of the charge of retailing Per ry Lewis was acquitted of the same charge and case against Cissy levitt was mol pressed
 l bankruptcy question argued before l Judge Jones was whether the lease of The Fair" a large dry goods establish ment of Montgomery which has become bankrupt could be sold. Attorneys Efor- ace Stringfellow. William A. Gunter, and Ray Rushton of Montgomery came to Birmingham and argued the question. Judge Jones reserved his decision.
 William Letcher, a negro, was acquitted in the Criminal Court of the charge of murder. It was charged that Letcher and another negro named Ashley shot A negro on North Birmingham car several months ago. Letcher was said to have handed pistol to Ashley who did the shooting 9d
 In the first division of the City Court the case of Margaret N. Parks vs. the Continental Insurance Company is on trial. Plaintiff is suing on an insurance policy.
 In the second division of the City Court Judge Wiikerson granted a divorce to Agnes w. Smith from her husband, James Hunter Smith. on the ground of cruel treatment. This case has been in court for over a year and has been warmly contested at every point. The decree yesterday contained no provision as, to the custody of the children and a mo- tion will made this morning to modify it in this respect. oh1 | In the Circuit Court the case of John l Arthur vs. Archie Monroe was dismissed.
 The case of T.. J. Williams vs. P. J.
 Serio was non-suited. A judgment of $71
 96 was rendered in the case of William
 Tanner vs J. II. McBee ct al. The case | of Miss F. E. Kyle vs. Louise Carle ct al. was dismissed for want of prosecution. A l judgment of $14s6O was rendered in the case of Bluenthal & Bickert vs. J. L.. l Pitts & Company.
 The case of A. J. Hall vs Peter Rising | ct al. is on trial. Plaintiff is suing for | 5000 damages, claiming that some furni- ture which he had stored in the basement of the Eagle Hotel was injured by water flowing in, caused by the defendants f1ll- in an adjoining lot to the hotel.
 The bar dockets for the spring term of the Circuit Court which opens March "A ready for distribution.
The age-herald., 1902-03-08
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham, March q Local observations during the 2i hevBs ending D. m. Central time:
The age-herald., 1902-03-08

William Letcher, a negro. was acquitted in the Criminal Court of the charge of murder. It was charged that I,etcher and another negro named Ashley shot negro on North Birmingham car several months ago. Letcher was said to have handed a pistol to Ashley who did the shooting. 91
The age-herald., 1902-03-08

: lJ In the first division of the City Court the case of Margaret N. Parks vs. the Continental Insurance Company is on trial. Plaintiff is suing on an insurance policy,
The age-herald., 1902-03-08

J. A. Bryant of Tal1adega County was acquitted of the charge of retailing. Per ry Lewis was acquitted of the same charge and case against Cissy levitt was mol pressed
The age-herald., 1902-03-08

The grand jury of the United States Court returned fifteen indictments yes terday. Four of these were for cutting timber on government land, one was for counterfeiting and the remainder were
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29

st. Pierre May 8. The Waterman was
engaged in gathering up fragments Of
human bodies and putting them away
in the locker. He discontinued the
work to show us around.
The Roddam presented an awful
spectacle. She looked as II she had
been thrust into soft, clinging mud
and pulled out again. The mud stuck
to her like cement and was two feet
deep on her decks. Awnings, stan
chions and boat covers had been
burned or swept away. Tarpaulins,
rails, stays, hatch covers and even
her smokestacks were gone. When
the Waterman dug into the lava he
found here and there fragments of
human remains. All that was left OF
the ship was her hull, and that, being
iron, had escaped destruction.
Hearing that Capt. Freeman was
at the Hotel Felite, we called on him.
wanted to get from his own lips me
story of his escape. was unprepared
for the terrible sight which greeted
my eyes when | entered the room.
TO the color of teak wood and large
patches of skin and flesh were burned
from his bones, here and there. Both
his hands were swathed in bandages.
His hair and mustache were gone. his
eyes were tied open and he was in
great pain. When | told him who
was he talked great deal. to relieve
himself, he said, of his suffering.
He said the Roddam had been In
St Pierre only an hour when the erup-
ton occurred. He was talking to an
agent in a boat alongside when a big
black squall approached the ship
from the island. 1t was like a black
wall. Travelled fast and was accom-
panied by tidal wave and a deafea-
ing roar. The sun disappeared I'M
mediately.
Capt. Freeman said that he shouted
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-05-29

water was boiling like a caldron. II
was like mass of boiling mud. Many
of the Roddam's crew had disappeared.
probably swept overheard. and the rest
went one by one until only six were
left. Every one of them must have
died terrible death.
After a time the captain got the
steering gear working. the ship ans
wered her helm and he headed her out
to sea. Slowly the sky cleared. and
it was possible for him to see about
him. Men in the red hot lava lay
dying all along his track. He him
self though he stayed at the wheel,
was unable to lift his burned arms.
Blood from his forehead kept running
into his eyes, obscuring his vision. He
likened his escape to the passage from
hell into heaven. At last he reached
the open sea, and with the help of two
sailors, two engineers and the boat
swain, succeeded in taking his boat ID
st. Lucia.
During the run out of the harbor
the chief engineer died "a horrible
death. He escaped the first shock,
started the engines and, not finding
his men below. went on deck to look
for them. AS he thrust his head out
of the hatch a mass of lava fell upon
him. burning one side OF his face COM
pletely on
Capt. Freeman's performance per-
haps never had a parallel in stories
of the sea-" continued Capt. Cantell.
When the Roddam arrived at st.