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The age-herald., 1902-03-11
ONE KILLED IN
 WRECK ON 4. (. 5.
ENGINEER WILLIAM CHAMBERS ScALDED AND CRUSHED TO DEATH-NEGRo FIREMAN SERl. oUSLY INJURED. ma0

The remains of Engineer William Chambers of south bound extra freight train No. 130 of the A. G. s. were brought to Birmingham yesterday morn ing at Il o'clock. He was killed in a wreck at Keener Sunday night about 10:S0 o'clock. His fireman, Steve Johnson, negro, was also brought to the city and carried to Copeland & Berry's hos pital. where he is suffering from burns that may prove fatal
 The remains of the engineer will be shipped to Seymour, Ind, tonight, where Chambers has a wife and two children.
 The wreck was caused by Chambers train hitting the rear end of north bound freight No. 19S. in charge of Engineer Grim. The trains were to meet at Keen- CT. Train 1S3 had the right of way and was on .Ae main line. The train was longer than the switch several cars ex- tending over 1t. These cars were struck by Chambers engine, which, instead of stopping and allowing the north bound train to pull out. as his orders are said to have been, he lost control of his en- zine The engine was thrown over and he and his fireman were caught under it and scalded by escaping steam. Cham bers had his left arm broken and was otherwise injured. He did not live long enough for a physician to reach him.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
INSPECTOR OF BOILERS.
Examination to Be Held for Places In
 Steamboat-lnspeetion Service.

The United States civil service commis- an examination will be held for the posi- ton of inspector of boilers in the steam boat inspection service
 Information relative to the subjects and scope of the examination may be found in sections 37 and 163 of the Manual on The age limit is 25 to 55 years.
 From the eligibles resulting from this examination it is expected that certifica- tion will be made to the position of in spector of boilers in the steamboat inspee- tion service, at Dubuque, Ia., at a salary vacancies as they may occur.
 This examination Is open to all citizens of the United States who comply with the requirements. Competitors will be rated without regard to any considera- tion other than the qualifications shown in their examination papers, and eiigibles will be certified strictly in accordance with the civil service law and rules.
 Persons who desire to compete should at once apply to the United States civil service commission, Washington, D. C., or to S. O. Harris, secretary of the local board of examiners, for a copy of the Manual of Examinations and application form 10S7. The application should be properly executed and filed with the com mission prior to the hour of closing bnsi- ness on April 12.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
FORMING PLANS FOR
 HOME INSURANCE co.
BOARD OF TRADE COMMITTEE IS
 CALLED TO MEET THIS AFTER ACCOMPLISHMENT BLAcH SAYS
 MUTUAL co. WILL BE FORMED.

The insurance committee of the Board of Trade has been called to meet this afternoon at o'clock to discuss plans looking to the organization of the pro- posed Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
 Chairman Chalifoux refuses to give out anything regarding the work of the com mittee further than that the plan Is feas- iblc and will probably be carried through. It is claimed number of merchants have agreed to take stock In the company.
 Letters will be written by the secretary of the local board to the Boards or Trade in other cities throughout the United States to find out if there has heen an incr ease in the insurance rates It IS the opinion of merchants here that the in- crease has not been general.
 An effort was made to obtain an inter view with Secretary Fleming of the Southeastern Tariff Association in Atlan- ia relative to the increase here. but he refused to give out information. He has not replied to the letter written from Birmingham asking the reasons for the increase.
 President Colman Blach of the Board of Trade said yesterday afternoon that the new insurance company would be formed.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
CHARGED WITH
 THEFT FROM STORE
EDGAR HAWs, FORMERLY EN- FLOWED BY CAHEEN BROS., AR RESTED ON TWO CHARGES. MAY TRACE OTHER CRIMES.

Edgar flaws, 19 years of age, was ar rested yesterday afternoon by Police Lieutenant Johnston on the double charge of stealing goods from the store of Ca heen Bros. and carrying concealed weap- ons They boy was employed in the es- tablishment and admitted stealing the goods, which were packed In valise, the young man, 1t is claimed, having prepar- ed to leave Birmingham for Arkansas.
 Something of a mystery surrounds flaws. He came to Birmingham several mont..s ago from Dallas, Texp and 1t is said by the police he ha- been suspected by parties who claim they nave been watching him constantly. When he ar rived here he had over s4OO on his per son in gold, so these parties claim, and they also claim a store was robbed of a quantity of gold just before the boy left Dallas.
 flaws Is also suspected of being the accomplice of a negro who held up a number of white boys some time ago. He was with the boys at the time and for some reason they suspicioned him and re- ported the matter to Chief Austin.
 In flaws yalise were found several pairs of socks neckties and gloves. Other goods are supposed to have been stolen.
 flaws claims to have been robbed sev eral nights ago by his room mates of $40 in $10 bills which he says he had in his pocket when he went to bed. He claims the vest was under the pillow and when he awoke it was on the floor. his pict- ure has been sent to Dallas and re- quest made for his description. Other charges may ue made.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
Woman Questioned by Chief and Coroner for Sev-
 eraI Hours
JURY CALLED TOGETHER
Believed She Gave the Officers Valu. able Evidence and That Sensa- tional Developments Will Fol.
 low-Pollce Refuse to Talk.

The police yesterday obtained import ant evidence bearing on the North Bir- mingham baby murder, and Coroner Paris has called the jury which has been Investigating the case to meet this morning at 9:3O o'clock. For several hours yesterday afternoon three women were detained at police headquarters while Coroner Paris and Chief Austin questioned one of them. Neither the coro> ner nor the chief would talk about the case after the interview was ended.
 The three women were Mrs. Mamie Watson, her mother and aunt. Mrs. Wat son bore the brunt of the questioning. The other women were kept waiting in the outer office while Mrs. Watson was being examined by Chief Austin. A man who had seen the body of the infant was sent for and spent few minutes in the room He had nothing to say when he departed.
 Mrs. Watson's mother said she did not know what was wanted; that she was anxious to go home because she was sick. Mrs. Watson and her mother live at North Birmingham According to the mot ther's statement the whereabouts of her daughters husband is a mystery. Mrs. Watson is said to be known by more than one name.
 That the officers refused to say any thing at all about the affair, coupled with the fact that a man who had seen the remains of the child was sent for, lends color to the supposition that the of- ficers have struck valuable clue.
 What about the woman examined in your office this afternoon in regard to the North Birmingham body case?" Chief Austin wss asked.
 q have nothing to say"
 Had she any connection with the North Birmingham case.''
 There have been no arrests"
 '1s there any good reason why you can't give out information of this kind?"
 q have been investigating the case sometime and I am not in a position to say anything Go and see the coroner" The coroner was equally as non-com- initial.
 Detective Culpepper, who made trip to North Birmingham yestercay afternoon with Chief Austin on some mysterious mission, was emphatic in the statement that there was nothing in it." However. 1t is believed sensation al disclosures will follow in a few days.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
LOOKING FOR A BROTHER.
Georgia Man Writes Regarding Death
 of H. C. Pearce.

Mayor Drennen yesterday received a letter from Chester Pearce at Henderson, Houston county, Ga, asking information concerning H. c. Pearce, the aged man whose dead body was found last week in a room In the third story of the Stewart building on the Southside.
 The letter says: My reason for ask ing is because thirty-eight years ago had a brother who went from Barbour county Georgia, to Arkansas. with a crowd of young adventurers and have never been able to hear from him since though I have made much effort. His name was Henry Clay Pearce. He was about six feet high and would have weigh. ed at that time 1SO or 200 pounds He was entirely uneducated at that time ant was about IS years old, and if living would be about 57 years old"
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
TO ROAD CONVENTION.
Mayor Drennen Receives an Invitation
 From Charlottesville, Va.

Mayor W. M. Drennen has received an invitation to be present at the Jefferson Memorial and Interstate Good Roads convention to be held at Charlottesville, Va, April 2, 8 and A.
 The convention will be under the au- spices of the office of public roads inquir- ies of the Department of Agriculture. the National Good Roads Association and the Jefferson Memorial Road Association.
 The Southern Railways good road spe- cial will construct the Jefferson Memorial Road. Addresses will be by Gen. Fitz- hugh Lee, Governor A. J. Montague of Virginia, Senators John w. Daniel and Thomas s. Martin. President Roosevelt and his cabinet have been invited also.
 The purpose is to construct a road to connect the home and tomb of Thomas Jefferson with the University of Virginia, which he founded.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
BOARD MEETS TONIGHT.
The Police Commission Will Transact
 Routine Business.

The regular monthly meeting of the police commission will be held tonight in the office of Chief of Police Austin. No matters of importance are expected to come before the board. other than routine business.
 The old Gamewell system switch board is at present standing In the chiefs office and it Is thought it will be placed in commission before many more suns have set. It will not be connected up however, until the chief changes his of fees into the new city hall building.
 The need of the system has been urge' by the chief too many times to be re peated. That it will enable him to keel in touch with his men Is the main argi ment and will otherwise aid in working the department smoothly.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
TO HAVE ONE HOME.
Movement to Get All Commercial
 Bodies In Same Building.

Several conferences have been held by representatives of the various industrial and commercial organizations of Birming- ham when the question of having them all occupy quarters on the third floor of the First National Bank building, which Is now occupied by the Commercial Club, was discussed. Secretary Gibson of the Commercial Club Is trying to get several of the other organizations, chiefly the Board of Trade and the Retail and Wholesale Grocers to take rooms in the building.
 Several of the other organizations are favorable to the plan, and a decision may be reached In a few days. A letter from MT. Gibson regarding the matter was read at the last meeting of the Board of Trade and referred to the committee on permanent quarters. The committee has taken no action.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
MEASURE AIMED
 AT STATE BANKS
PRESIDENTS OF BIRMINGHAM FL NANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TAKE LITTLE INTEREST IN PROPOSED LEGISLATION.

The bill which Chairman Fowler of the house committee on banking and curren- cy proposes to introduce in Congress to- day and which was published in The Age Herald yesterday is not creating much interest in Birmingham Financial circles.
 The bill Is an important financial m cas- ure framed by the Republican members of the committee after conferences ex- tending through more than two months. It proposes in substance to practically transfer from the government to the na- tional banks the power of issuing curren- cy to replace the present outstanding currency of the United States.
 MT. Henry B. Gray of the Peoples Saw ings Bank and Trust Company when ask ed what effect 1t would have on state banks replied:
 None at all. don't believe, however, that the propose. bill will pass as it is not the policy of the government to turn over the management of its financial af- fairs to banks. The measure is probably instigated by the national banks in order to obtain some compensation for the trouble .hey have In connection with the manageme ent of government deposits
 MT. J. c. Cobbs of ne Alabama Nation al said he had not carefully considered the measure but that 1t embodied many features which have come up in times past which have been sought to be put through Congress.
 Some of the banks have for years'' he said ''been trying to get the govern ment out of the banking business"
 4dr. N. E. Barker of the First National Bank said he had not even read the pro- posed bill and of course was not in a position to express any opinion on it.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS

Is specific remedy for all ailments of the stomach, liver and bowels, and one that is backed by hundreds of tes- timonials received during the past fifty years. We would therefore urge every sufferer from indigestion, dyspepsia, fIatuIency, constipation, sick headache or liver and kidney troubles to give 1t Q trial. It will surely cure you. The genuine must have our private stamp over the neck of the bottle.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11

A meeting of the Commercial Club com mittee on manufacturing and mining has been called for this morning at Il o'clock to discuss with several Pennsylvania cap italists the erection of a car manufactur- ing plant in Birmingham.
 For several days a number of gentle men have been looking into the resources offered by Birmingham for such plant and yesterday agreed that they were as good if not better than offered any where else in the South. They will. therefore, probably erect a plant here which win turn out the very best grade of electric
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
Jury Renders Sealed Verdict.

A sealed verdict was rendered yester- day by the coroner's jury which met in Gaudin & Loys undertaking establish ment to investigate the death of John Jackson, negro. killed Saturday night at Robinson's mining camp over Red Mountain. The best information obtain able is that a party of negroes were drink ing and gambling when a quarrel arose and some shooting was done The ne- groes all scattered and when outsiders arrived Jackson was found dead.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
MAY LOCATE PLANT HERE
 TO MANUFACTURE CARS

cars, wagons and carriages, and probably automobile business wagons and car riageS.
 The men interested own a plant in Penn sylvania and have been engaged in this line of work for many years. They, how ever, wish to enlarge and branch out into neN enterprises.
 Several pieces of property have been offered them and as soon as they decide on the location will commence the erec- tion of a plant. which will cost in the neighborhood of $50OOO. When the plant is in full operation it will employ sev- eral hundred skilled laborers.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11

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 carrier.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
DEATHS ANDFUNERALS
MT. ]. Wertheimer.

MT. J. Wertheimer, aged 70 years, died yesterday morning at the residence of his daughter. Mrs. Eugene Fies, 1816 Seventh avenue, after a long illness. MT, Wertheimer was the father of Mrs. Flu gene Fies, Mrs. B. A. Fox, MT. Lee Wertheimer and Miss Beatrice Vert heimer.
 The remains will be shipped to Pine Bluff. Ark, by Taylor & Co. for inter- ment.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
Morqan Melton to Be Returned.

Guthrie, o. T., March 10.-LGovernor Ferguson today honored a requisition for the return to Elmore County, Ala bama, of Morgan Melton, charged with murder in the first degree.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11

Sour stomach. fuIlness after eating. hatulence are all caused by imperfect di- gestion Prickly Ash Bitters corrects the disorder at once, drives out badly digest- ed food and tones the stomach, liver and bowels.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
Mrs, Alfred Kerny,

Mrs. Alfred Kerny died yesterday af- ternoon at the residence of her daugh- ter Mrs. William Hardy, on the South Highlands. Mrs. Kerny was 7S years of age. The remains were shipped to New Orleans last night, where interment will be made today.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11

'I ain't going to bring up but two." he added.
 What shall we do with this man?' asked a registrar. All in favor of regis tering him say aye" Two said aye, but so weakly that 1t should be written 1. The man got through, however. The third registrar was busy pointing out defects in another mans character.
 'Ise got recommend from Mir. - and MT -" said colored waiter naming two gentlemen who dined at his restaurant; Its in the drawer"
 That don't count" said the registrar; they will have to come here in person"
 The man left to hunt his sponsors, who are doubtless sorry they spoke.
 You all get back in line" exclaimed a registrar to the mob which crowded around whenever one of their number came near getting through. The sup pressed excitement was intense. Joining secret societies and riding the goat was not "in it'' compared to becoming a voter,
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
STOCK PEAS WANTED

Wanted to buy for spot cash, any and all kinds of Peas in any quantity, F. O. B. your depot. Write at once, stating variety, quan- tity and lowest price. B. II. Moore & Co.,, 367 Main St. |, Memphis, Tenn.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11

The Board of Registrars adjourned yes- terday after having registered twenty seven negroes. The total registration is 524O. of which seventy-six are negroes. The board will take a recess of week in order to recuperate and attend to their private business which they have been compelled to neglect to certain ex- tent.
 The word had been passed that yester- day was to be negro day." and a crowd of dusky but patriotic citizens swarmed around the registrars all day seeking to become voters for their country.
 All sorts of certificates of good charac- ter were presented to the board but they adopted a rule requiring persons vouch- ing for good characters to appear and tes- tify in person.
 One darkey came up with a prominent well known attorney to vouch for him. He went through all right. Boss" ex- claimed another negro who had witnessed this process. 'can't you stand for me?'
 'Its against the law to vouch for but one man day" replied the attorney, as he hurriedly made his exit.
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
CULLUD GEM M EN
 FALL IN LINE.

The negroes were crowding around the tables, many of them with their political fused.
 "All you 'cullud gem'men' get in line,'' said registrar. The sponsors promptly got out of the line which was formed and took position in front.
 You know my man hereY' said tall politician dragging a small "coon' from behind him and presenting him to the board, producing a Hermann-like effect of having pulled him out of his coat pocket
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
EVERY DEMOCRAT
 THIS NEGROES FRIEND.

"Get your friends to come here," an applicant was told.
 Boss" he replied, "dere aint white Demmycrat In de county who aint my friend.'
 Then 1t won't be hard on you to get some of them here, though It may be hard on them" he was told.
 "I'se Isham Smith. fust-class black smith," said one, handing a card by way of introduction on which was printed his business.
 "Who recommends you?"
 MT. Williams"
 "well, one ain't enough-go get three We go by the rule of three here.'
 'Three strikes and out?'
The age-herald., 1902-03-11
No; three votes and in."

No; three votes and in."
 Could you swear in court of compe- tent Jurisdiction" asked a registrar of a tege, "that this mans character is all wool and yard wide. so to speak2"
 1T can swear his head Is all wool and his mouth g yard wide," replied the sponsor looking at the black and grin ming darkey.
 Well. get three men to swear it--there's luck in odd numbers" ENOUGH TO MAKE
 ANY MAN SWEAR.
 Dis hear way ob doin is ernouf ter make enny man swar," said the disap- pointed darkey.
 Mister. eberybody is busy an can'u cum round said Eli Brown.
 T can't help it." replied a registrar. Den I ain't gwine ter git my 'stifl- cate?"
 'I fear you do not get there Eli. We must have original evidence, not hear say"
 Another applicant was asked by reg istrar: Do you understand the duties and obligations of a citizen under re- publican form of governmentT'
 "Sah?''
 ''Let me question him. said a by stander. Have you ever been convicted of arson, murder, infanticide, patricide. conspiracy, petty larceny or circumlocu- tion?''
 "SahT'
 Are you a pro bono publico, vox pop uli or Democra at?''
 "1se a. Demmycrat boss, I was a heeler in de last 'lecticn.'
 Come gentlemen" said a registrar. |" don't infringe on the prerogatives of the court. It is for us to ask questions-then 1t Is up to the would-be voter to answer them if he can."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-14
KENTUCKY FUTURITY.
Entries Number 1,145 from Thirty
Eight States and Canada

LEXINGTON, KY, April 13.-Secretary
Shanklin, of the Kentucky Trotting Breed
ers' Association, has closed the Kentucky
Futurity with 1,145 entries from thirty
eight States and Canada. Kentucky sends
424, New York. 1874: Massachusetts. 119: Illi-
nois, Of; Ohio, 46; California, A; West
Virginia and Georgia, 80 each; Indiana, "a:
Pennsylvania ana New Hampshire, 10 each
Kansas, 16 New Jersey, ID; Tennessee, ID;
Nebraska and Texas. II each: Canada, Is.
Among the nominators are Patchen
Wilkes Farm. Lexington. co; Walnut Hall
Farm Donerail. KY, IS; ShuItshurst Farm,
Port Chester n. Y, 26: Allen Farm, Pitts
field, Mass. %: Cochran brothers, Lexing-
ton. %, Thomas w. Lawson, Boston, q;
Palo Alto and Henry Schmulbach, 20 each;
j. Malcolm Forbes. Boston. Is; James But
Ter, Eastview. n. Y, II: A. S. Ashbrook
Cynthiana. Ky, Lookout Farm, South
Natick. Mass, Maplewood Farm, Ports
mouth, n. H., and J. J. Mcdonald, Cuth-
bert, Ga, is each; a G. Danforth & Son,
Macon, Ga. and Orchard Park Farm, Lex
ington, IA each; Empire City Stud, Cuba
n. Y, and Alex McClaren, Canada, u each;
Scott Newman, Louisville, IL; III. L..
Asher, Lexington, j. d. Grover, George
town. Ky, and Grattan Farm. Prairieview,
ILL.,, 10 each; L. f. Brown, j. w. Bailey,
r. X. Hart, keystone Farm, and c. w.
Williams, each; II. A. Bell, Columbia
Farm, s. ]. Fleming & Son. Gulvalis Farm.
Hudson River Farm, Maple Ridge Farm,
Oakhurst Farm. G. H. Watson and E. 5.
Wells. each: Calais Farm, J; J. Douglass
and NJ A. Low. Z each: William Cobb.
Hermitage Stud, w. r. Janvier and W. l..
Spears. each: w. Z. Anglin, Bowerman
brothers. Clever Bottom Farm, David
Cabill, James Z. Clay, j. J.. Druien, r.. c.
Estill. Flen Lake Farm. a. A. Housman.
F. S. Kirk, Lewis Farm, G.. A Litchfield.
Mansfield Farm, ]. w. Nash, Henry
O'Brien, lakewood Park Farm Prewitt
brothers. j. A. Skannel, Terrace Farm and
d. 3. Whipple, 5 each
The product OF these 1145 mares NOM
mated represent the get of 2S3 of the most
prominent American sires. There are lie
record animals. Thirty-five of them are in
the 2:10 class better: forty-one between
2:lJz and 2:l5; forty-three 2:l5A to 2:20, and
fifty-three from 2:2014 TO 2:30.
OF the mares in the stake book 2S4 are of
standard records, sc in the 2:15 class; rs In
the 2:2O class better: 140 others of record
and the rest of the highest standard OF
breeding