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The age-herald., 1902-01-25
HUSKINSON AND CALLAN
 HELD TO GRAND JURY
Men Alleged to Have Stabbed Jeff Harbin In Disheroon's
 Saloon.

Orville Huskinson and Barney Callan were yesterday held to the grand jury by Judge Feagin on bond of 5000 each on account of the cutting affray in Dish eroon's saloon several nights ago. when Jeff Harbin of Atlanta was severely stabbed several times in the abdomen. A. J. Thompson and c. O. Johnson were re- leased. it being shown in court that neither of them took any active part in the affray.
 Huskinson and Callan refused to take the stand as their legal representative was not present Jeff Harbin testified as to the cutting. and w. A. Disheroon and several others present at the time told of the circumstances leading up to it.
 Huskinson and Callan were transferred to the county jail. and their cases will be brought before the present grand jury Huskinscn Is also wanted in St. Louis for assault with intent to murder and jumping bond, according to a telegram from the chief of police.
The age-herald., 1902-01-25
WORK ON CITY JAIL.
Contractor Says Improvements De.
 pend on Removal of Prisoners.

To the Editor of the Age-IIeraId.
 Replying to your eulogy of the 24th in stant of the remarkable swiftness of tn, work done at the city jail. beg to state that your informant is not acquainted with the facts.
 In the first place, we have not started to do any work on the jail excepting a test hole sunk in the kitchen floor. The starting of the jail work depends on the removal of the prisoners and the remov- al of them depends on the Inferior Crim- inal Court moving into their new quar- ters. which will be finished in ten days. Speaking of the quick work of Northern contractors as compared with local men, I will state that in three months time the city hall foundation and basement were entirely completed. During this time we removed 6ooO cubic yards of earth and rock and hauled 1t thirteen blocks. We also laid 600,000 brick. This compares favorably with buildings that have been and are being put up now by Northern contractors.
 The above is said in justice to local con tractors. who are generally decried as being old-fashioned and slow
 A. sTOCKMAR.
The age-herald., 1902-01-25
TO IMPROVE THE
 MORRIS HOTEL
MIR. MICHAEL CLIFFORD WILL TAKE CHARGE FEB. 1-TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS WILL BE SPENT IN REMoDELlNG.

Final arrangements were completed yes terday by Mr. Micheal Clifford to assume management of the Morris Hotel Feb ruary 1. MT. Clifford announces that ex- tensive Improvements will be made on the property and that 1t will be run as a first class hotel on both American and European plans.
 Some of the improvements MT. Clifford has planned are:
 Fifteen or twenty thousand dollars will be added to the twenty or twenty-five thousand expended in the past few months in the way of Improvements.
 The lobby will be remodeled, repaint- ed and refurnished in every detail.
 Rooms will be repapered. recarreted and furnished new in every particular.
 An extension will be built over the si:e- walk on the Nineteenth street side over the ladies entrance.
 The exterior of the building will be re- painted and the stone work cleaned.
 The glass roof over the lobby will be moved to the second floor and the space will be converted into a reading room, decorated with palms ana potted plants.
 MT. Clifford Is very well known in Birrn- ingham. He formerly had charge of the Florence Hotel, bringing 1t up to a high standard of excellence. About one year ago he went to Chattanooga and since that time has managed the Southern Ho- tel In that city. In speaking of his re- turn yesterday he said he could not keep away from the good old town He said that very few changes would be made in the working force of the hotel. On the American plan the prices will range from s2.5O per day up.
The age-herald., 1902-01-25
POLL TAX RECEIPTS
 AWAITING VOTERS
Tax Collector Francis Ready to Give
 Them to Persons Who Paid the City.

Tax Collector J. B. Francis announced yesterday that he had the receipts ready for those who had paid poll taxes to the city and which taxes the city had turned over to him. In calling for these receipts 1t will be well to bring the city's receipt for the purpose of identification in case the holder is not known to the tax col lector.
 Poll taxes are being paid at lively rate. About 5000 persons have paid their taxes to date. including those turned over to MT. Francis from Birmingham, Bessemer, Ensley and other towns
The age-herald., 1902-01-25
BOARD OF TRADE
 WANTS THE FACTS
ASK MERCHANTS TO FURNISH IN FORMATION ON WORKING OF NEW INSURANCE RATE AND CITY LICENSE SCHEDULE.

The Board of Trade has issued a circu- lar letter to the merchants of Birming- ham in an effort to get at the difference h the insurance rate paid now and pre- rious to September 12 and also the re- Bates received on insurance policies is- bued since that time.
 It will be remembered the Board of Trade had several conferences with a Bpecial representative of the Southeastern Tariff Association and the insurance rate was lowered on condition that the fire department be improved. The necessary Improvements were made and the insur- ance rates from 75 cents to 50 cents on the hundred.
 A committee from the board also had a conference with the miscellaneous com mittee of the City Council relative to the decrease in the license tax This was hiso settled by striking out section 2 of the schedule. Inquiries are also made in the circular as to what measure of relief this has been to the merchants. The cir cular follows:
 At the last meeting of the Board of Trade the secretary was instructed to ascertain from each member, and the merchants of Birmingham in general. tho Following facts:
 T. What Is the difference in the insur- hnce rate you pay now and what you paid before September 12 1901, and is it greater or less?
 '2. What rebates have you received from the insurance companies on policies Issued. since September 12. 1901?
 S What is the difference in the license tax you paid last year and what you pay how and is 1t greater or less?
 ''Of course 1t is optional with the mem Der whether he furnishes this informa- ton or not but the Board of Trade would be pleased to receive 1t. Having made an effort to secure lower license Schedule and a lower rate of insurance, they are now desirous of ascertaining what effect it has had on the various merchants who are subject to license tax and insurance premiums.
 "A prompt reply will be greatly appre- eiated. Yours Truly,
 COLMAN BLACH. President
The age-herald., 1902-01-25
SUCKERS PUT UP MONEY
 BUT FAIL TO GET JOBS

is useless to say that nothing more was ever heard from Buchanan, and upon in- vestigation it was found he had deserted his office and was probably seeking new fields
 MT. W. II. Camp, of Camp Springs. call- ed yesterday at the office to close a contract with Buchanan. He showed a lengthy correspondence from Buchanan In which the latter offered to pay MT. Camps railroad fare.
 Hundreds are said to have called at the office and Buchanan is supposed to have collected large amount of money. It has been stated that he is one of the pair caught in Meridian for working the farm implement scheme, but this is a mistake. Pictures of w. W. Russell and c. J. Andrews were yesterday shown the officers of the Jefferson County bank from whom Buchanan rented the rooms and the error was discovered at once.
The age-herald., 1902-01-25
WANTED KNOT TIED QUICK.
Runaway Couple From HuntsvlII,
 Married By a Justice.

Justice of the Peace Abernathy married a couple yesterday. both of whom con- fessed to having run away from their home fin Huntsville to get married. The groom was MT. Zach C. Marckum and the bride Miss Madina Luna.
 They seemed to be in a great hurry to have the ceremony performed for when the judge asked if they wanted the long or short ceremony bocl declared for the shortest and quickest way.
The age-herald., 1902-01-25
We don't want the patronage of any person who needs to be "dunned."

Not loan company. but a private bank, seeking to invest a large money surplus in loans on furni- ture, fixtures, pianos, etc., at fair and legal rate of interest
 If you wish to withdraw from any loan company or combine your debts, or need money for business or any other purpose, call. write or telephone, and courteous and re- spectful treatment will be yours, whether you borrow or not. Our confidential agent will call if de- sired.
The age-herald., 1902-01-25
MT. R. E. Lee.

A very pretty little store has just been opened up at 1881 FovSth avenue by MT. R. E. Lee. formerly with the Hillside. where nothing but butter cheese and eggs will be sold and where the pro- prietor will be glad to greet his friends. Goods will be delivered promptly to any part of the city. Telephone 564.
 1-25-2t.
The age-herald., 1902-01-25

If your stomach is disordered, bowels irregular. and you don't feel well, you need Prickly Ash Bitters. It is very ef- fective in removing this condition.
The age-herald., 1902-01-25
Gas lightens the work of the housekeeper. e

&l5O, today, lovely corner, 2 lots, making lOOxl4O, block car line. near Fairgrounds.
 Eborn & Jones.
The age-herald., 1902-01-25
IGNORED MANDAMUs.

Petitioner charges that on January IS, 1902. after service of said writ on defend ants he demanded access to the construc- tion books showing the cost of the plant at Ensley and also the books of account of the company, but that the said direc- tors refused to allow him to inspect said books, that Is the construction books and
The age-herald., 1902-01-25

R. D. Buchanan, claiming to be a rep resentative of the Columbia Wholesale House, Is wantedeby the police for what is believed to be new scheme for get ting rich quick. It is said he wrote sev- eral persons offering them positions with the alleged company which were to pay $50 in three months. or $33O for six months if they would represent his house in their district. They were told to call at MT. Buchanan's office. 5O3 Jefferson County Savings Bank building, and sthe contract would be closed.
 The company is said to be a co-opera- tive one, and each representative is re- quired to pay BIO for mem bership. This money, it is alleged, was collected in number of instances by the so-called agency here. Each new agent was told to go back home after paying his fee and await notification to begin work. It S~<><>->-s-><<<~<~<><->->~<~<>>< general ledger and cash book prior to August and September 1901, or any of them. That Everett T. Schuler president of the company, said that the books were not in the possession of the company, stating that the same had been destroyed.
 Petitioner alleges that such an act is so unusual and extraordinary that he cannot accept their mere word as being sufficient evidence of the fact of their de- struction or of their inability to allow him to examine the same, and that they should be called upon by the court to give full explanation if they can why said books were destroyed.
 The petitioner alleges that the current books, the general ledger and cash books for the period prior to August and Sep tember, 1901. were in existence and under the control of the company's officers when he made his demand in May, 1901. to inspect the same. and when he ob- tained the order of tho court awarding him the right to inspect them. That if said books were destroyed 1t was done in anticipation of the courts order and for the wilfull purpose of defeating peti- tioner's right of examination. and for the wilfull purpose of thwarting the courts order and Jurisdiction in the prem ises, which he alleges on the advice of his counsel is a high and fragrant con- tempt of the power and authority of this honorable court. That the books are either in possession of the defendants or have been wilfully destroyed by them in either of which cases the defendants are guilty of high contempt of court
 Petitioner alleges that on January 21, 1902, in company with his counsel, s. D. Wealxley, he made second demand to see the books but was again refused, this time upon the ground that his attorney was with him, and that they would not allow him to have the aid and presence of his attorney while making said exam nation. Petitioner alleges that this also was violation of the order of the court
 The books and papers which petitioner demanded to see were the papers of every kind In any safe or vault, all original letter copy books all the official books showing notices to stockholders and of- flcial communications, all special letter books, bank books. etc.
 LETTERS WERE OMITTED.
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The age-herald., 1902-01-25
WHAT LAWS PROVIDE.

'"The new constitution provides that all poll taxes must be paid before the per- son shall be entitled to vote and not that he shall be in possession of a poll tax receipt. If this is an illegal and unwar- ranted act of the city officials in turning this money over to the tax collector it would seem that the issuance of a poll tax receipt by the tax collector on this fund would also be illegal and we cannot comprehend what aid an illegal tax re- ceipt would be to any person when he un- dertakes to cast his ballot under a con- stitutional provision which provides for the actual payment of all poll taxes be- fore he can vote.
 '"The consideration of these questions from political point of view are merely incidental or secondary. Under our pres ent political conditions some very grave questions may arise relating to the mat ter of paying poll tax, and the right oi those persons who have paid their taxe' to the city to vote. This question cal and probably will be raised by any per son interested at some future time, bu we are not aware of any formed or fix ed intention or purpose of any one to d, so at this time."
The age-herald., 1902-01-25
of the city as any other fund in it's treas
ADMITS UNcoNsrlrUrIoNALlrY.

The evident purpose of the city officials in the payment of this money to the county tax collector Is to provide means for the payment of the state and county poll tax of the persons who paid the same voluntarily into the city treasury. In other words, the city declares Its char ter provisions in relation to the collection of poll taxes unconstitutional and 1t having received large amount of money under said charter provision, 1t proposes to pay the state and county poll taxes of the persons who paid In this fund, which is clearly against the spirit of the new constitution. Under the new constitution the payment of a poll tax is the voluntary act of the citizen. and the payment of same by another is prohibited when done for the purpose of influencing his vote.
 This fund belonging to the public schools of the city is not changed in its character as a trust fund by the mere fact that 1t has been deposited by the city authorities with the county tax col lector and 1t can be recovered for the school fund in a proper action. The pro- position now is for the county tax collec- tor to issue his receipt to all persons who have paid a poll tax to the city of Birmingham and thereby provide them with tax receipt, which will entltle him to vote in the next general election, when as a matter of fact no such poll tax has been paid to the tax collector. The question is will the county tax collector issue his receipts under such circum- stances. when no tax has in fact been nal to
The age-herald., 1902-01-25
LETTERS WERE OMITTED.

Petitioner states that on January 10, 1902, he demanded of the president to see letter book No. 6, but that he attempted to palm off on him another book made up under the direction of the defendants pend- | ing his proceedings for mandamus in which spurious book certain letters in the original had been omitted. Petitioner then goes on to state how he has been hindered and, delayed by E. T. and G. H. Schuler. and that the former has been personally abusive of him. charging him with "sneaking," and that he ordered an employe to stand close by him when he was making his examination and ordered him to see that he did not abstract or alter any words. which &C., ton on his part was gratuitous insult and done to wound his feelings.
 Petitioner also charges that the defen- dants to hinder his examination caused to- be eraced from the general ledger all the pencil footings and balances. That they were there January 9. but had been erased the following day. George H. schuler is charged with having caused these ensures.
 Petitioner asks for aFule visi against all three defendants, requiring them to show cause why they should not be pun ished for contempt. He also asks for general relief.
 The petition is signed by Attorney c. E. Robinson and Attorneys Cabaniss & Weakley. Et t
 Judge Wilkinson issued the rule vIsi and set the case for hearing at s:so .. m. January "A
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Rose Hills English Folly Company at
Kernan's.

Rose Hills English Folly Company one
of Rice & Barton's numerous successes,
long ago became popular here as one of
the most pleasing burlesque and specially
combinations on the road 1t received its
usual hearty welcome at Kernan's thea
ire yesterday at both performances, and
seldom have Lyceum audiences gone away
more thoroughly satisfied.
Tom Nolan is an old favorite here, and
his act made a decided hit yesterday He
pleased with half dozen new topical
songs, and was recalled for his bouquet
to st. Patrick, a very bright bit. He had
able assistance from Miss Cora White.
The eight Cornallas were seen in one of
the most pleasing and decided novel as
well as difficult acrobatic acts that has
been seen here this season, and scored
well. Pauline Berry and frankie Haines
appeared TO advantage in songs and other
diversions; Katheryn Rowe Palmer is not
only a clever dancer. but also a good con-
tortionist: Crawford and Manning are
very funny in their negro act, with a va
riety OF dancing on the side, and made
one OF the big hits of the show; Robert
GarneIla and May Shirk offer much that
is new in their sketch introducing sever
al LIMITATIONS; Frank Berry and Jack
Hughes proved to be capable performers
upon all sorts of instruments. and their
act is considerably above the average.
"McDoodles Night OFF, and the Man
Away Back" are merry conglomerations.
In both music, song. dance, and jest are
the principal ingredients. and are useful
to introduce the full company, of which
Miss frankie Haines. Cora White. and
Evelyn Gray az leaders OF the female
contingent while George Rice, Jack
Crawford. and Tom Nolan help to keep
the audiences in a merry mood. Matinee
daily.
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
Hopkins Trans -Oceanics at the Empire
Theatre.

Dorothy Morton. former comic opera
prima donna, heads the list of members
of the Hopkins Trans Oceanic vaudeville
stars the current attraction at the En-
pire Theatre. Miss Morton yesterday Of
fered variety of songs, ranging from an
ambitious number to more popular
coon songs. and in all of her selections
displayed a voice of remarkable purity
and strength, flexible and sympathetic,
and especially good in the upper regis
te..
Miss Morton was taken suddenly i'll af-
ter the matinee yesterday. and was un-
able to appear at the evening perform
ance.
Mr.. and Mrs Neil Litchfield repeat their
former success at this theatre with the
sketch, Down at Brook Farm" and Bar
tel and Reynolds score well with num-
Der of clever parodies. Conley and Klein
dance better than the average, and Miss
Flo Parker a member of the Biiou stock
burlesque company of three seasons ago,
sings splendidly, and invests her act with
an uncommon amount of that quality
known to the French as chic.
The seven Grunatho Sisters, fresh aero
batic importations from Europe, furnish
an act that is excellent in all of its de-
partmentS.
The Empire stock burlesque company is
seen in a revival of the travesty. King
Kidder." in which Bert Leslie appears as
the regent. There are several new mem
bers Of the organization the most notable
being Miss Maud Sohlke, who, with pair
of pickaninnies, contributes an enjoyable
vocal number, and Mile. Rose Edyth.
dancer of much grace and ability. Dur
ing the action of the burlcsque, songs are
rendered by Nellie V. Nichols, Margaret
Lee. Bert Leslie. the Howard Sisters. Matt
Kennedy. and Susie Rocamore
The Washington times., 1902-03-18

his successes of last week. receiving a
cordial reception upon his first entrance
and almost carrying the audience away by
his magnificent rendition of his opening
solo, "Pou Blanca Del Velo."
Although NJ. Bouxmann has appeared in
every opera the company has presented
here, he did not. until last night. have an
opportunity to display his beautiful bass
voice. but he took every advantage offered
him and scored a distinct success by his
admirable rendition of "Finita + Pc
Frati." It would be difficult to say just
which of the prima donne-Foedor. Laya
or Chambellan. was the favorite last
night. so equally were the honors divid-
ed among the feminine contingent. Laya
captivated everybody with her first solo.
'Nobil onna E Tanto Onesta.'' and Cham
bellan's brilliant reading of the aria at
the commencement of the second act
brought forth storms of applause. Foedor
was an ideal Valentine, singing the role
with much dramatic power.
The chorus work was excellent, especial
ly in the opening number male chorus.
which was sung with great verve and
spirit. and in the finale of the first act a
chaotic ensemble sung superbly.
Tonight the Bellows stock company Will
present Mime. Sans Gene"
The Washington times., 1902-03-18
The French Opera Company's Last Ap-
pearance in Washington.

The last local performance by the
French opera company proved brilliant
success last night. when Meyerbeers Les
Huguenots" was rendered in the same ad-
mirable style that has marked the previ
Gus presentations of the organization.
Although Washington has always held
TO the idea that the Grau company of
New York was the only genuinely first
class operate organization in the country,
despite its reluctance to support it in the
proper financial manner. a change came
over the spirit of its dreams with the
advent of the French company, and should
the latter elect TO visit the Capital City
again it will undoubtedly be cordially
welcomed Seldom does one company boast
of so many good singers. especially among
the men. When an organization can put
on an opera calling for five bassos, three
sopranos and three tenors and give it in
excellent style, then it can truly be class
ed among the best. And that is just what
the French company did last night in
Les Huguenots"
Meyerbeer's music is always beautiful.
and in Les Huguenots" he has excelled
himself From the ringing. spirited open
ing chorus to the finale. the music is a
succession OF classics. Last night their
work was given in faultless style and
proved a happy selection for the final bill
for in no previous production has the
been heard TO such advantage
All the principals shared in the honors OF
the evening and the chorus, ballet and
splendid orchestra under the direction of
Mr.. Amalon were also responsible for
much of the applause.
In the role OF Raoul, NJ. Due repeated