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The age-herald., 1902-03-05

A reward of s1OO has been offered by Governor Jelks for the arrest and con- viction of the parents or murderers of the white infant found dead Thursday after noon on the hill near the Country Club house in North Birmingham.
 The reward was offered on account of a letter written by Coroner Paris. Solici- tor Hehin and Judges Dan and Samuel Greene. The letter. set forth that there had been eight cases of infanticide in and around Birmingham in the past two months, three of them white children. It was argued that the offer of reward would probably aid in the capture of the
The age-herald., 1902-03-05
Killed His Wife.

Evansville, Ind, March 4.-William Cox shot and instantly killed his wife late this afternoon and then put bull let into his brain. He cannot live. Cox has, 1t is said, threatened to kill his wife on several occasions. Mrs. Cox was a beautiful woman and came from Kentucky, where she was we'll connected. The tragedy of today was committed in the presence of their little daughter.
The age-herald., 1902-03-05
Governor Offers $IOO
 For Baby Murderer

parents, or the persons employed by them to kill the child.
 The letter to the Governor was not sufficiently clear in speaking of the other cases to warrant his issuing an order for reward in each, as the letter ask ed. Had the particulars been more com plete he would have probably offered a reward in each case. Coroner Paris will write him another letter setting forth all the particulars.
 The police and the coroner are both working on the case and although there are no developments, it is expected the reward will bring out some clue which will lead to the arrest of the guilty per- son or persons.
The age-herald., 1902-03-05
Charles F. Norris.

The remains of Charles F. Norris, the young soldier who was killed in the Philippine Islands while at target prac- tice, were inferred yesterday afternoon in Elm Leaf Cemetery with military hon. ors. A salute was fired over the grave and ''taps" was blown by buglers from the Third Alabama Regiment. Short funeral services were conducted at the house in Ensley before the rem aims were carried to the grave.
The age-herald., 1902-03-05
Four Thousand Have Reqistered.

Four thousand is the number now regis tered in Jefferson County. The registrars have decided to hold sessions Friday and Saturday evenings until o'clock to give those an opportunity to register who do not find it convenient to do so during the regular hours. The Board will close the books here Monday for several weeks
The age-herald., 1902-03-05
ALABAMA WEDDINGS.
BraWner-ElIis.

Evergreen, March 4. - Especially = MT Charles A. Brawner and Miss Daisy FL lis were married at the home of the brides parents MT. and Mrs w. J. FL lis, near Castleberry, Conecuh county, this afternoon. The bride Is one of the most popular young ladies of that city. Quite a number of her friends were present at her marriage. The groom is a prominent citizen of Andalusi> and is engaged in mercantile pursuits. They left immedi- ately for Andalusia, where they will re- side.
The age-herald., 1902-03-05
DEATHS ANDFUNERALS
Mrs, Sarah M. Stevens.

Mrs. Sarah NJ Stevens died yesterday evening at the home of her daughter, Mrs. c. B. Spencer, after short illness. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 4:3O o'clock from the resi- dence, 1921 Twelfth street, south, and the remains will be shipped to Albion. N. F., for interment.
The age-herald., 1902-03-05
CLARK A HARD CUSTOMER.
Small Man Proves Tough Proposition
 for the Police.

Willis Clark, man of small stature, proved hard customer for the police to handle last night. He was found asleep under the horses in the stables of the Birmingham Railway Light and Power Company by Policeman Penn, who rested him. He was docile until the pa trol wagon arrived, when he began to buck. In order not to injure him four
The age-herald., 1902-03-05
.Rec0Yd 0f Comrks.

In the United States Circuit Court yes- terday two cases against w. Elrod on the charge of illicit distilling were abated
 W. T. Edwards was admitted to practice on motion of MT. Lee Cowart
 The case against Romulus Calhoun on the charge of using postage stamps for trading purposes was tried before jury. No verdict was reached yesterday, the jury failing to agree before the adjourn ment of court.
 The following cases were disposed of yesterday in the Circuit Court:
 c. c. Scull vs. Emily V. Pollard, ct all, judgment for defendant; R. J. May vs. Real Estate Improvement Company, plaintiff takes non-suit; Graves China Company vs. Lockwood & Weaver, judg- ment for s3S.2O; George Tribble vs. Frank Smith judgment for defendant; Florence Posey vs Tom Hoskin, ppeal dismissed; i; M. N. George vs. Southern Railway Com pany settled and dismissed Solomon Johnson vs. Anthony Biars, judgment for defendant; T. F. Johnson vs. J. L. Lock- wood, ct al, judgment for plaintiff for $1Oo; B. G. Burnett vs. Jesse Burnett, di- vorce granted.
 Austin Lewis, colored, charged with killing Horace Staley, is on trial in the Criminal Court The jury Is out in the case of Bob Jones, charged with robbery
 Mamie E. Parkes vs. Alabama Great Southern Railroad, suit for damages, is on trial in the City Court. In the case of M. V. Cresswell vs. the Southern Rail- way Company judgment was given to plaintiff for S51.30.
The age-herald., 1902-03-05

On Serious Charge.-M. V. Taylor T. B. Arrow and William Brown, all white, were yesterday bound over to the Criminal Court on Serious charges, the last two for burglary and grand larceny and the first for grand lar ceny. The men were arrested by Po- licemen Mcdonald.
The age-herald., 1902-03-05
Miner Killed By FaIlinq Slate.

L, F. Burchard, miner, was killed yes- terday morning by falling slate while at work in the mines at Newcastle. The remains were shipped to Dadeville. where the interment will take place today.
The age-herald., 1902-03-05

at an early hour. Some trash near the building was ignited by a spark from an engine and the flames were rapidly spreading when seen by a fireman on passing engine He turned In an alarm and the firemen did the rest.
The age-herald., 1902-03-05
MilIInu Company Saved.

Prompt work on the part of the fire de- partment saved the Alabama Milling and Elevator Company's plant on Morris ave- nue from destruction yesterday morning
The age-herald., 1902-03-05

took hold of him to get him in the wagon, but he made tough fight.
 After reaching the doll house. on South Nineteenth street he attempted to hang a chair over the head of Night Warden McCallum, who promptly put him out of business with right swing He was as meek and docile as lamb after that.
The age-herald., 1902-03-05

Contracts Slgned.-The contracts for the franchises voted the street railway company which MT. J. R. Adams is representing at the last meeting of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen were signed yesterday. The company gave the city treasurer a check for $500 in payment of the six teen blocks granted.
The age-herald., 1902-03-05

Maria LIcenses.-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday as fol lows: James A. Jones and Miss Rossie S. Kewes; Henry c. Metcalf and Miss Louise Hills.
The age-herald., 1902-03-05
CITY

Did Not Meet-No meeting of the sanitary commission of Jefferson County was held last night on account of the failure of members to attend.
The age-herald., 1902-03-05

One Deal In Real Estate.-The fol lowing real estate transaction was re- corded yesterday: Elise R. Jones Rob ertson to Truman H. Aldrich, a certain lot of land in block 779, fronting 1922 feet on the west side of Nineteenth street and extending. along the south side of Thirteenth avenue, S20,000.
The age-herald., 1902-03-05
TO CURE GRIP IN TWO DAYS

TO ONFhE NFfTF IN v WI DHT0
 Laxative Brom -Quinine removes the cause. B. w. Groves signature on every box. 2-26-wed-fri
The age-herald., 1902-03-05

Petitions In Bankruptcy.-Petitio for relief of debt through the medium of the bankrupt law were filed yester- day in the office of the United States District Court clerk by J. R. Wright of Birmingham; Dick Kenion of Pratt City; Alex Johnson of Ensley, and Stella Johnson, also of Ensley. The latter are man and wife.
The age-herald., 1902-03-05
Peculiar
 To XtseF

Tn what it is and what it does-con- taining the best blood-purifying, alternative and tonic substances and effecting the most radical and per manent cures of all hunors and all eruptions, relieving weak, tired, languid feelings, and building up the whole system-is true only of
The age-herald., 1902-03-05
Hoods EarSGp0riLL0

No other medicine acts like it :; no other medicine has done so much real, substantial good, no other medicine has restored health and strength at so little cost.
 ''I was troubled with scrofula and came near losing my eyesight. For four months l could not see to do anything. After taking two bottles of Hoods Ssrsaparilla could see to walk and when had taken eight bottles l could see as we'll as ever" SUSIE A. HAIRS TON, Withers, N. 0.
 Hoods Sarsa parllla promises to cure and kea po the promise.
The age-herald., 1902-03-05

Austin Lewis colored, charged with killing Horace Staley, is on trial in the Criminal Court. The jury Is out in the case of Bob Jones, charged with robbery.
The age-herald., 1902-03-05

Fondness for Chickens.-Ed Wal lace, a negro, with a fondness for chickens, was touched for s1O yester- day afternoon by Judge Feagin because he had a quantity of fowls in his pos session when arrested by Policemen Hawkins and Fully several nights ago. The policemen still have the chickens in their possession and would like for the owners to identify them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-04
PRISONERS GO TO MINES.
No Further Symptoms of Smallpoz
 Appear.

The State and county prisoners who have been sequestered on Sheriff Wal lers farm since. the outbreak of small poX at the jail were returned to the city yesterday and the, county prisoners were sent to Pratt mines.
 It will be recalled that Physician In- spector Bragg of the Board of Convict Inspectors declined to accept the prison- CTS from Montgomery County until he was satisfied that all danger of infection had passed away. While the jail was infected Sheriff Waller sent the prison- CTS out in the country where they would be removed from the danger of infection. The prisoners were brought in in wagons and they were a motley crew.
 The State prisoners could not be exam ined and they were returned to the coun- try as Inspector Bragg was suddenly called from the city. They will be exam ined at a later date.
 The following county convicts were turned over to the agent of the Tennes- see Coal and Iron Company for service at Pratt City: Henry Manning, Willie Baldwin. Hilliard Johnson, Tom Hurt Jim Dix, Willie Davis, Ben Davis Froney Johnson. Jake Mack. Porter Bibb, Gus Bloodworth, Julia Pickett, William Chap pell, Mary Lucius. Ben Fillmore. Joe Scott Annie Bell Barber. George Devoe, Prince Edwards and Win Bryant.
 The following State prisoners were re- turned to the country to be examined or: Will Gunter. Frank Smith, W. J. Bell. Charlie Horton. Lucius Malone, Pinlie Bell. Jim. alias. Ed Brown. E. C. Cross, Neaiev James. Joe Manuel George Nelson, Ellen Owen. Harry Tunstall and Arthur Jackson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-04
COOPERATIVE SERVICES.
Work Begun Sunday Will Continue
 Throughout Week.

The cooperative services in the church,s of the city began Sunday even ing and will continue throughout the week Services were conducted in the churches last night which have joined in the movement and large congregations participated.
 The pulpit of the First Baptist Church was occupied last night by Rev. A. L. Andrews of the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church: the pulpit of the Court Street Methods. Church was occupied by Rev NJ. H. Holt; the pulpit of the Central Presbyterian Church was occupied by Rev. A. J. Lamar: Rev F. c. Nave preached at the Clayton Street Baptist Church. and Rev Stewart Mcqueen preached at the Perry Street Methodist Church.
 Tonight Rev F. E. Cobbs will preach at the First Baptist Church; Rev. Stew
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-04
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF ALABAMA, Montgomery County
 Probate Court, Feb. i7th. 1902.
 Notice is hereby given generally, and also to Florence. ". Kirtland, ,ewho resides at sa- vannah. Ga. that on the Eth day of Febru- ary, 1902. Charles B. Teasiey. tho adminis- trator of the estate of Julia Wilson, deceased. application in writing for a decree to sell certain slande lying in this county. which are accurately described in the application. and which belonged to said decedent at the time of rher death. for the payment of debts on the ground that the personal estate is In: sufficient therefore, and that the 3lst day oi March 1902. was appointed for hearing said duplication. at which time you may appear and contest the same If you see proper.
 J. B. GASTON, tu-3t Judge of Probates-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-04
PASSING THRONG.

MT. Randall D. Berry of Selma is In. the city.
 Hon. Richard B. Kelly, Chancellor of the Anniston district, was in Montgomery yesterday. '
 Hen. Willis Brewer of Hayneville came to town, last night. He Is staying at Ho- tel Cap!tola.
 Col. E. H. Graves, commander of the 2nd infantry, came to Montgomery last night from his home in Eufaula. He is here to attend the funeral today of his friend. the late Capt. Charles A. Allen, Jr.
 Col. William W Brandpn, Ad1utant- General of the Alabama National Guard, came to the city yesterday evening to att tend the funeral today of Capt Charles A. Allen, Jr.' '@,'a
 Judge J. C. Richardson of Greenyille was in Montgomery yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-04
NEWS IN BRIEF

TEACHERS WE'RE PASSED yester- day by the State Board of Examiners as follows: Pickens County. J. p. McCas- kill. B. G. Hull. Nora Hudgfns. Mattie Hanson, R. A. Benson, J. D. Jones. Mag gie Peden.
 NOTARIEs PUBLIC and Justices of the Peace were appointed yesterday by Governor Jciks as follows: J. F. Mur- doch, Beat 16. Colbert County; John A. Bateman. Beat g. Geneva County; N. B. Lee. Beat IS. Tailapoosa County; J. M. Smith of Andalusia was appointed . No- tary Public.
 POLICE CAPTAIN W. H. Taylor re- turned to his post of duty yesterday even- ing after being off duty two weeks on ac- count of the tragedy in which hs was q participant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-04

srt Mcqueen will preach at the Court Street Methodist Church: Rev. W. M. Crawford will preach at the Central Pres- byterian Church: Rev. T.. A. Jenkins will preach at the Clayton Street Baptist Church. and Rev, D. P. Lee will preach at the Perry Street Methodist Church.
 All of the ministers are preaching on evangelistic subjects. and great interest is manifested in the services.
 Reports received yesterday at the week. ly meeting of the Ministers Union indi- cated that the union services will be suc- cessful and will result in much spiritual good te the community. .a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-04
Sketch of Dr. wyman.

pr. wyman was elected President of the University last summer to succeed pr. James K. Powers. who resigned Dr. wyman was born In Montgomery in 1S3o and comes of long line of distinguished ancestors, among them having been Francis Wyman. who came to Massachu- setts in 1643. The celebrated Dr. Jeff fries Wyman. who was for time pro- lessor In Harvard University, was a mem- her of the same family. Dr. Wyman spent his boyhood' days in Montgomery. and received his preparatory education in the old Montgomery Academy He spent one year at Harvard University, and en- tered the University of Alabama as a sophomore in fS4S. graduating three years later. He read law with his uncle for one year. and then filled the position for one year of tutor of Latin and Greek at his alma mater.
 His services were so valuable to the institution that he was importuned to continue in that position for another year, which he did at an increased salary. He was soon elected to suc- ceed Professor Saint M. Stafford, in the chair of Latin and Greek. and in 1859. when Latin and Greek were made sepa- rate chairs, he was elected Professor of Latin and continued to fill the position until the University closed work on ac- count of the buildings having been burn- ed in 1865. In 1867, prompted by a zeal born of deep interest in the institution, pr. Wyman, associated with Mir George M. F'igh. took the contract for the erec- tion of the buildings, and not only de- voted his energy, but appropriated a con siderable amount of his private funds to the work. t'
 In 1868 he was elected President In 1924 hA fha TaHtalattire and served two years.
 In 1871 he was again elected Professor of Latin in the University. Commodore Maury was elected President, but having resigned before opening of the school. Dr. wyman was elected his successor, but de- clined to accept. In 1874 he was agair offered the presidency. but declined to accept. He also declined, the appoint ment in 1879, and again in 1885,
 pr. Wyman since that time devoted himself to the chair of Latin ,and at the same time kept up an extended research in various fields of learning. His work at the University has been marked by ability, fidelity and devotion, and he has & wide circle of friends who have ever admired his faithful efforts in behalf of the institution.
 Governor Not Yet Informed.
 Late yesterday evening 1t was said at the Governors office that no intimation of the resignation of pr. w. 8. wyman. President of the State University, had been received there. 1t was indicated that the resignation was expected, but Hon. J. K. Jackson, Private Secretary to the Governor. said that he supposed Dr. Wy man had made public his resignation be- fore mailing 1t to the Goverror. who is ex-officio President of the Board of Trus- tees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-04
SAYS HE IS NOT GUILTY.
Edward Batson Declares He Can
 Prove an Alibi

Kansas City. March 3-Edward Batson, the young Missouri farm hand charged with the murder of six members of the Earle family at Welch. La. passed through here today in, the custody of Sheriff Perkins of CaIasieu Parish. La, and deputy. To a reporter of inc Asso- ciatcd Press Batson said:
 T am not guilty. can prove an aiibi. D and Sheriff Perkins observed: "The boy does not look like a murderer, yet an the circumstances point to him."
 Batson permitted the officers to take him without requisition papers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-04
GOLD GOING TO CUBA.
Upcn Its Arrival from France It
 Will Be Reshipped.

Bank confirms the report that the con alignment of gold, amount not stated. is now on the way to this country from Paris by steamer LAquaitaine. The ship ment probably will he promptly re-shipJ ped to Cuba.
 Mueller. SchalI and .Co.upany aniOunca the receipt If s1. 000 gold from France per steamship La Bretagne. which ar rived yesterday. It Is intimated that the gold will Ko to Cuba.
 If Is predicted that from 5000, 900 to S oOO. 900 gold will leave this port for Flu rope the latter part of this week. The demand for foreign exchange today was unusuafly heavy with the prevailing rate 4S7 3-4 to Ls7 .-S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-04
ROOSEVELT WILL GO.
Hopes to Visit Charleston in the
 Near Tuture

Washington, March 3.--A delegation of prominent citizens of Charleston. s. C., had a conference with President Roose- welt today in regard to his attending the Charleston Exposition. The delegation strongly urged the President to keep his engagement to visit the Exposition and assured him a most cordial welcome.
 The President told the delegation that If nothing intervened to prevent he would ton and the Exposition some time in the near future. The party was invited to luncheon with the President and 1t is thought that a date certain for the trip may be determined upon before the party leaves the city. The delegation consisted of Mayor Frank. Aldermen Rhett and Kellock. representing the city and Pres ident Wagner. Mir. Hemphill and Dr. Gadsden. the Exposition board.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-04
VETERANS' SPECIAL
ARRANGEMENTS FOR GREAT
 REUNION AT DALLAS, TEX
Louisville and Nashville and South ern Pacific Will Furnish Magni- Acent Train-other Railroad
 News and Gossip.

Passenger Agent Walter Beasley of the Louisville and Nashville and Colonel Ely of the Southern Pacific have completed the arrangements for the Confederate Veterans Special next month.
 The train consisting of enough day coaches and Pullmans to handle the crowd comfortably, will leave the Union station at F o'clock noon on April goth and will aSfive in Dallas at D. m. on the following afternoon. General Harri- son and his stan with the young ladies acting as sponsors and maids of honor will go on this train. From hero to New Orleans the special will go over the Louis- ville and Nashville. from New Orleans to Houston over the Southern Pacific and from Houston to Dallas over the Houston and Texas Central. Tickets will be on sale April 18th, 18th and 20th limited to May End. By depositing tickets with the joint agent in Dallas before April 30th and on payment of 50 cents tickets can be extended to May 18th.
 All roads have recovered from the re- cent rains except the Seaboard. that road not having seen the last of their troubles yet. Yesterday morning the Seaboard sent out their first train since last Thurs day. the train going over. the Western to Opeiika and thence to Columbus and their own line The first train on the Luverne extension of the Plant System went out yesterday, that line having been badly torn up.
 The big Southern Pacific engines were sent to Birmingham Sunday night and will go to New Orleans over the Alabama Great Southern.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-04
DR. VIVIAN RESIGNS
Arnx pRrsxpr1Cr or THE UNI t k vEEe1TY OF ALABAMA.
His. Age and 7rail Health, the Causes of His Action-eketch of the Career of the Famous
 Educator.

Birmingham. March, s.--tSpcciai.>-lt was announced here today that Dr.'w s, wyman. President of the. University, of Alabama ae Tuscaloosa, has sent his res ignation to Governor W. D. Jelks. and that 1t would become effective at the end of the session The statement Is made that the resignation was rendered because of his age ard frail health. c-
 Dr. B. l.. wyman of Birmingham. when asked about the report, stated that he understood that the resignation had been rendered, but he had received no direct details. ..-t.. s
 Capt James F.. Webb. Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the university, who lives here, when asked about the reported resignation, said: .'I have nothing to say. If 1t Is a fact. the Goverfor is the one to give out the information"
 Dr. wyman's work at the University has been marked by ability. fidelity and devotion, and he has wide circle of friends who have ever admired his faith fui efforts in behalf of the institution.
 That there Is truth in theTrufnor Is not doubted by knowing ones in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-04
TO PREVENT MERGER.
Knox's Bill Nearly Ready for Pre-.
 SentAtion

Washington, March 3,-The bill in equity against the Northern Securities Company. J. Pierpont Morgan. J. J. Hill and others to prevent the merger of the Northern Pacific. Great Northern and other northwestern roads. is nearing com pletion and 1t Is the present intention to have 1t ready the latter part of the pres Ant week. It Is believed that the bill will be filed in the United States Court at Minnea polis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-04
FLOOD AT AUGUSTA, GA.
Three. Lives are Lost--Savannah
 River Cause Great DemAge.-


 Augusta, Ga. March 3.-Three lives were lest here in the flood which swept down tho Savannah River Saturday and Sunday. Burt l.. Lloyd, white man. fell from a freight car on a a74raiiway bridge and was swept eway. An un- known negro was carried on a trestle and the reecding waters today disclosed the, body of negro boy. near the foot of Mills Street. The water has declined three feet from it's highest mark. The city about Marbury Street. between Canal and the river, was covered from Hawks gully to Mcintosh Street This includes the principal retail business district of the city. The water stiil covers Green, Jones and Reynolds Streets. Many mills have been closed since Friday, and the river is still too high for them to resume opera tions. Swamp crops of vegetables are completely ruined.