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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
SELMA.
Women Cause Trouble-Chef of Po-
 lice Has Narrow Escape.

Selma, June -tSpeciaD-Trouble Is Cawthon Cotton Mills. Stephens, who was given a whipping Friday night, and whose wife prevented him from leaving the city Saturday afternoon because she suspected two women were to accompany him, was discharged In Mayors Court this morning and the intimation given him that he had better leave the city. The two women live over near the mill Yesterday afternoon Will Medlin and w. F. Chapel went to the house of the women and smashed all the dishes and broke up the furniture. They were arr rested and this morning Medlin was given the full limit of the law by the mayor for an offense committed against the peace and dignity of the community. He sen- fenced him to work 90 days on the street and to pay a fine of $45 or work 90 addi- tional days in lieu thereof.
 Last night the house occupied by the women caught on fire and the report was circulated that 1t had been set on fire to drive the women from the neighborhood. Others state that the flames originated from a cigarette that fell among some bedding. Excitement still runs high and If Stephens remains here tonight there will likely be more trouble. He would perhaps be willing to leave town but his wife and children are determined that they will not be left.
 MT. E. T. Walters, chief of police of Selma, had a narrow escape from death yesterday from the effects of asphyxia- ton.
 He arose as usual yesterday morning and went into his bath room. Mrs. Wal ters, becoming uneasy owing to the un- usual length of time he remained in the bath room, went to the door and called him. Receiving no answer she became alarmed and breaking open the Soor found him sitting in chair, his face black and form perfectly limp. Her screams brought assistance from the neighbors and physicians were hurriedly summoned. When they arrived there was but the faintest pulse beat percepti- ble. After heroic work on the part of the doctors he regained consciousness but his life hung in the balance for a long time and had help not reached him. as soon as 1t did he would have died. The bath room IS equipped With an ll- stantaneous gas heater. In some way the close atmosphere and heat overcamt him. He felt peculiar sensation, while in the tub. and managed to get up and start to open the door, when he fell into | the chair Had he remained in the sti | fling atmosphere of the room but fivt | minutes longer it is doubtful if the phy | sicians could have revived him.
 Chief Walters is out of danger today but is confined to his bed from !he eff fects of the drugs given him.
 NIT. R. M. Atkins, a popular Selma young man, son of the wellknown travel ing man, w. T. Atkins, reached home Sat urday night after nearly three years ser vice with Uncle Sans navy at Manila and before Pekin.
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weigh a ,obra in tho ,.-L5 of ja12 tice which is const tiy sn7> rs sA ntnls Mir Weston Is ITO iy bs ~ f9e last when his wife Miss -ANA C.; , ton) pleads to know the ~< CT II strange actions He gives Tcle ~ dued portrayal at the same s-'9 l- none of its force.
 Mss Carrin ton has -el 0@ IF ties to display the tai \
 ed actress and at no L. Is Se ;h least disappointing. Jcc Taylor as she disappointed lover measures up well with she other principals. He has a good stage presence, a good voice and the de- termination to keep the part within the bounds of what men call honorable MISS Mackin has a non-sympathy inspiring role as the accessory to the villain in his plots, but she fills 1t capably.
 The comedy in the play is introduced by several characters, among them pe- ing those of Jack Dexter" Daniel Fiali- fax). "Silas Truman" George Allen), Major Putnam q. D. 0'Hara), Mrs Ives" Qda Altman). and Kitty Ives' Grma Read). Mir. Halifax has the part of the fresh young collegian who has a host of good intentions with just as many awkward ways of going about things Miss Read is sparkling and piquuant in her delineation of the soubrette role and in fact the company Is so well made up that there Is on room for criticism There will be a performance every. night this uvaex
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
DESPERATE PRISONERS ESCAPE
Kill Three Men and Dash Into the
 Woods to Liberty.

Salem, Ore, June 9-Two desperate prisoners, Harry Tracy, sentenced to twenty years and David Merrill, at 31- year man serving sentences for assault and robbery, escaped from the peniten- tiary today after killing three guards, Frank Ferrel, shop guard, S. R. Jones and Don Tiffany, fence men.
 The prisoners had just marched into the foundry for work at a. m. Tracy appeared suddenly with a rife, shot the Guard, Ferrel, killing him almost in- stantly Ingram, life prisoner, attempt ed to take the rifle from Tracy when Merrill shot Ingram through the leg, shattering it. Other prisoners forced at the point of a pistol permitted the two men to climb a ladder to the wall.
 Getting outside, they shot Guard Jones at a distance of 15O yards. Guard Tiff fany. after being wounded, jumped off the fence and followed the men, shooting at them until they killed him. The pris- oners then escaped into the woods. A posse of forty men is out after the pris- oners and has then located in the woods A battle is expected. The posse is headed by Sheriff Durbin, Sheriff -elect Colbatf an1 several officers from the prison. ThJ r., isoners are armed with two rifles and two revolvers. The arms are believed tC have been thrown over the stockade Sunday night by friends among the ex- cursionists who came from Portland.
 Ingram, the wounded prisoner. was sent from Lynn county for killing his brother in 1891.
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self tn. 0o h the he'd with revolver. When friends rushed in they found hi0, stretched out on the floor. dying. He dr not speIk a word after shooting himself. He has been acting queerly several days. Mr. AazugoGnb1e was a son of F. H. AhepoEcmbiA fss leaves wife and three osElAren. He is prominently connected sn Shls community and Alabama. The in- karEnent will be in Russell County, Ala. tomorrow.
 Judge Newman held a short session of United States Court here today. Jim Col lins, colored, plead guilty of burglariz- ing the postoffice at Bullochville, Ga, and was sentenced to three years in the Atlanta penitentiary.
 In the Recorders Court this afternoon J. R. Johnston of Union Springs, Ala. who came here Saturday night looking for his daughter, finding hor with a young man on the streets, was fined $10, which he paid for being disorderly. All the other cases will be dismissed. This ends the matter, it Is understood. The girl returned home with her father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
Reason.
From the Philadelphia Times.

From the Philadelphia Times.
 Joseph Whitton, remembered by hundreds of Philadelphians as the treasurer of the William Wheatley re- zine in the Arch Street Theatre, tells a story of henpecked actor who was in Wheatley's company for a season. His wife frequently called for him at the stage door after the performance; and the other players heard enough on such occasions to convince them that their fellow-Thespian was not boss. One day he was asked: Why are you like a donkey?" and on say ing he did not know the answer was told: Because your better half Is stubbornness itself" This jest, with it's well-warranted allusion to the Xantippe-like wife at home, pleased him so much that he determined to brave her anger In order to trap her. She called on him that evening, and after winking at his feilow-players who stood about the little alley in the rear of the theatre, he addressed her:
 My dear, do you know why I am like a donkey?"
 Again he winked and then waited for her to say she did not know. She looked him over from head to foot in pitying scorn for moment, and then said:
 q suppose because you were born SO! Come homei"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
POLITICAL COMMITTEE TO MEET.
Will Organize Majority Clubs of Wage
 Farmers for Next Elections.

The Trades Council committee on po- litical action has called mass meeting for organizing majority" clubs of wage earners for next Thursday night at : o'clock sharp at Briclxlayers' Hall. Fri day night was originally set for the meeting, but the committee found that all the halls were engaged for that night
 The organizations that meet Thursday Light will hold short sessions in order that members may attend the mass meet ing. Only Trades Council members will be admitted to the majority clubs ses- sion. Several speakers will address the gathering.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
EAST LAKE THEATRE.

The second week of the new Aquatic Theatre at East Lake opened last night with one of :he most pleasing vaudeville bills ever prcsented in the South. The Initial performance was given week ago. before the completion of the building ana it was only last right that the house was thrown open complete in every detall' The building is most unique in It's con struction. 1t is tuilt out Into the lake for a distance f two hundred feet on bling, with slantIng inain floor the rear Of which is cn level with the stage On each side Of ,he main Too: are boxes which seat t,sht persons and above the boxes is a srace for tables and chairs fer smoking and the serving of fcfrcshments
 The proccnulm arch stands higher than that of the Jefferson and the width 's the same as in the modem klaw an Erl;nger playhouse In the corner IS ihe refreshmcnt stand from which soft drinks and Ice cream arc s,;Ntd. The seat' og capacity is two thousand with staHdi 'S rp nm for an additional thousand.
 The Musical Goolmans. husband and wife. the head-llners, were accorded the most enthusiastic reception of the even ing All manner of queer devices were transformed into symphony producing in- struments with rap.dity of magician. The Goolmans won their way Into -he fsvor of the audience not along by the dexterous manner With which they ma nipulated the instruments but because of the popular airs that were selected for the entertainment. Next to tile mu sicians came Miss Amy Whaley, the con tralto soloist of the United States Ma rine Band. Miss Whaley has voice of superb range and a tone that enables her to retain all the softness of a PanlUr solo in the open air. She received four en- corse, and sang among Other selections, Jessie Bartlett Davis Composition, Just Because I Love You So." The great Monroe, club swisger and battle-axe ex- pert, did maryelous things that caused the audience to wonder at his skill Charles Smith the clever tenor, changed his songs of last week and repeated his hit made on the evening of his first To- cai appearance. The biograph films were All new and were much enjoyed. Grambs orchestra devotes thirty minutes each evening to musical selections, and this concert feature Is finding much favor among the patrons of the resort. The chutes are still doing capacity bushes: and the skating rink and other attrac
 tions are being patronized most literally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
NOTHING IN REPORT. Cotton Seed oil Regarded as compo- nent Part of Butterine.

Washington, June 9.-(SpeciaD-There is nothing in the report that the internal revenue commissioner has ruled that oleofnargarine or butterine containing cotton seed oil would be after July 1 sub ject to the tax of 10 cents per pound i'm posed on colored oleomargarine.
 The commissioner told Senator Carmack today that the law recognizes cotton seed oil as a component part of these pro- ducts and 1t is not the intention of the department to make any regulation to the contrary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
SHRIEKS OF WHISKY CRAZED
 VICTIMS ADD TO HORROR OF
 FIRE IN CHICAGO SANITARIUM
Continued from First Paael

medical staff at the hospital, was absent when the fire broke out. He arrived as the firemen began carrying out the dead. He said that in the institution were sixty patients, of whom fifteen were women.
 Thrilling Scenes Enacted.
 While Anderson, Gott. Osborne and their companions were making their es- cape on the north side Of the building. thrilling scenes of rescue were enacte ed in front of the building on Wabash av- enue and in the alley at the rear. Scores of men and women were dragged out of the building by the firemen without se- rious injury By the time the firemen ar rived there were many people in the win dows preparing to jump. About half a dozen sprang from the windows on the fourth and third floors and were caught in the nets without serious injury.
 After the fire was over the police ar rested William Lanahan, the engineer; Lee Seymour, the fireman of the building, and J. P. Nagle, the inventor of gaso- line plant in use in the basement of the institution. There are no direct charges against the men, but the police have the idea that the fire may have originated from the mismanagement of the gasoline plant.
 Of those who met death during the fire nearly all were overcome by smoke and burned. John Knapman was one of the few who leaped to death from a window on the fifth floor.
 Dr. B, H. Boyd, 80 years of age leaped into the alley from the fifth story. The firemen caught him in a net, but he sus- tained internal injuries from which he died within a short time |
 The burned building had front of forty feet on Wabash avenue and extended back seventy feet 10 an alley. It was of brick, five stories high and valued at $100,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
NEGRO IS SHOT.
Howard Frazier Had a Row Over a
 Glass of Beer and is Wounded.

Howard Frazier, negro, was shot in the chest, just above the heart, by Jim Watson, alias Snowfall" last night in the rear portion of Fies & Sons stables on Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street.
 The negroes became involved in an ar gument over glass of beer and cents. "Snowball' shot four times, only one of the bullets taking effect. He escaped. City Physician Whelan was summoned end attended the wounded man. The me- gro will not die unless he bleeds inter- nally
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.
Exhibition of Pupils at Auditorium At
 tracted Large Crowd.

The annual exhibition of the pupils of Our Lady of Sorrows school, conducted by the Sisters of Mercy, was held at the Auditorium last night. The pro- gramme was quite long but 1t was varied and full of. interest and the numbers were short,
 Mazarts magnificent was finally sung by the senior vocal class and all the pupils who participated in the different parts of the programme acquitted themselves with high credit. The recitations, drills and athletics and the instrumental and vo- cal pieces were generally applauded. The audience was one of the largest ever assembled in the Auditorium.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
Grain Tax Causes Stir.

London, June 9.-During the debate on the finance bill in the House of Commons this afternoon the grain tax came in for much criticism. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, said, "The grain tax was imposed for revenue only" He disclaimed completely the inter- pretation that the Canadian Premier, Sir Wilfried Laurier, mad put on the grain tax. He did not see why free trade with the colonies should involve increased duties on the part of foreign nations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
Amnesty Bill Siuned.

Havana, June 9.-President Palma today signed the bill granting amnesty to all Americans under ssentence or awaiting trial in Cuba, and proceed ings have been begun by the courts to quash the complaints against such Americans and liberate those who are in jail President Palma has offered Gen. Maxine Gomez the position of general in chief of the Cuban rural guards and it is said that General Go meg is inclined to accept this post.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
w. J. MURPHY IS ILL.
His Sickness Will Delay Arrangements
 for Selma-Akron Train.

The illness of MT. W. J. Murphy, gen. eral manager of the Alabama Great Southern railroad, has caused delay In arranging for the Selma Akron train, which now runs only to Tuscaloosa, to extend it's scht dule to Birmingham; but 1t Is believed that in the event MT. Mur- phy is unable to resume his duties soon the matter will be taken up by the act ing general manager and carried into ef- feet
 MT. Murphy ha3. decided, just before he was taken ill. to have the train run to this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
Morgan in Good Health.

Brindisi, Italy, June 9.-There is no ground for the report that J. P. Mor- gan has suffered breakdown in health. MT. Morgan appeared to be in excellent health at the railroad sta- tion here yesterday evening when he took the train on his way to London.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
COLUMBUS, GA.
Man Prominently Connected in Ala
 bama Kills Himself.

Columbus. Ga, June 9.-(Special. )-In the presence of his 11-year-old son, who was the only witness to the terrible deed. operator at the Swift mills, killed him. self at has home at East Highlands this morning at 1o:3o o'clock by shooting him
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
PERSONAL

MT. F. c. Wright, traffic manager of Rogers. Brown & Co.,, is in the city.
 MT. R. Galloway and wife, MT. B. R. Henderson and wife, Mrs. H. F. Patter- son, Mrs. N P. Harris, the Misses Hen derson, Miss Goodwin, MT. w. H. Bates and wife MT. J. R. Pill, MT. Cyrus Garnsey, Jr., MT. Frank Harris and MT. H. M. Fickinger, superintendent Of the Frisco system, all of Memphis, arrived in a private car last night and are regis tered at the Hillman.
 Florence Hotel arrivals: M. s. Cleve- land, Randolph; E. M. Land, Mississippi; O. G. Deakin and wife, Cincinnati; w. A. Bell, Tampa; W. A. Boyer. Cincin- natl; A. H. Masterson, Nashville; W. A. Anderton, s. s. Sharpe and wife, Vir- ginia; E. L. Kerson. Providence; D. L. Seay, Nashville; Geo. L. Ritter, Knox vile; w. M. Rogers, Chicago; w. w. Battle, Anniston; J. T. Jones. Atlanta; H. H. Irovin, Pittsburg; A. A. Hansell, Bloc ton; J. E. Lister J. C. Austin, J. A. Hen sell, Selma L. J. Bryan, Montgomery; c. C. Barton, Montgomery N. O.. Tyler, New York; w. F. Adams Oklahoma; W. H. Hoffman, Isle of Borneo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
Steel Plant on Fire.

Pittsburg, Pa, June 10.-At 8 o'clock this morning the Oliver Iron and Steel Company's plant, on the south side, is on fire. At this hour no estimate can be made of the extent of the fire.
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Whit owens Case Reversed.

Jackson, Miss, June 9.-The Supreme Court today reversed the case of Whit Owens. convicted of compiicity in the murder of the two Montgomerys in La fayette county
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The Critic,

From the Philadelphia Press.
 What did you think of my new gags last night? ?" asked the comedian. Well" replied the critic. there was one thing you got of that delighted me-" What was that?'
 "The stage"
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Young Woman Kills Herself.

Huntsville, June 9.-(Special )--Mary Johnson. a young white woman employed as q servant, committed suicide today by taking arsenic.
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Piles Cured Without the Knife.

Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protrudine Piles. Your druggist will refund your money if PAzO OINTMENT fails to cure you. 90 cents 6-3-tf-tu
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 A. J. .s1lnams, John Aaron, James H. arlmule, William Jacobs and Horace MacK.
 BuIIdinq Permit.-A building permit has been issued for the repair of the Gibson lnfirmary on Fifth avenue, which was damaged by fire few days ago.
 St. Marks SchooI.-The closing ex- ercises of St. Marks Episcopal School (colored) wnl be held tonight at o'clock at the school. The public Is cordially invited.
 MIIitary 3al.-The Ensley detach- ment of Troop D will give ball Wednesday evening, June II, at Tuxedo Park, near Ensley. Invitations have been issued to all the members of the -roop anu their friends.
 Marriaqe Licenses.-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to MT. George Augustus collins and Miss Lil- lsan R. Davidson, MT. William Burch -1 tiss Lizzie Burnley, MT. George
 RceGas.1is.,sss Gan1 .s',sss Annie E. Lees.
 Officers E.ec -ed.-At a meeting o the Jenerson Volunteers last night 1T the armory in the city hall Ed Pegues' was elected sergeant; J. o. Smith ant J. Wheelock, corporals. Twelve new members gre also elected to the com oany.
 Robertson Appolnted.-The assist .nt superintendent of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad announces tht appointment of R. B. Robertson to b' assistant time keeper, vice T. c. Bibb resigned.
 Another Duncan7-Sheriff Burgir has heard nothing further as to the reported capture O. Frank Duncan a Fncampment, Wyo., on Sunday. H. telegrapned there $500 was of fered for Luncan delivered at the lief ferson County jail
 Smiths Trial Saturday.-The tria of Frank Shit, Lne negro charged with assaulting ilt.-e Zenneda Penny on Saturday afternoon, will take place Wednesday afternoon before Judge Feagin. The case was called yester day, but was postponed by request of the prosecution.
 Are Naming mmittees.-President B. F. Roden and several of the board of directors of the Commercial Club met yesterday afternoon to choose the members of the standing committees for the ensuing year. Owing to the number of committees they were not completed and will be announced the latter part of this week.
 Deed of Trust Ttled.-A deed of trust was filed yesterday in the Probate Court by the Central Coal Company conveying to the Birmingham Trust and Savings Company certain land: in Blount and Jefferson Counties. Tht .deea is made to secure an issue O Szl5,000 20-year gold bonds issued il pursuance of the, terms of consolida ton entered into between the Centra Coal Company, the Jefferson Coal Min ing Company and the Pearson Goa and Railroad Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
R. F. LIaon Admitted.

Washington, June s.-Robert F. Lson of Montgomery, Ala, has been admitted to practice before the interior department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
CITY

Petitions in 5ankruptcyc-'Fet1tions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by A. J. AIliIams, John Aaron, James Il. ArImule, William Jacobs and Horace Mack.
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THE WEATHER.
 Jtation Agent. U. s. Weather Bureau
Forecast for Alabama.

Washington, June 9.-Forecast for Ala bama: Fair Tuesday except showers in extreme south portion; Wednesday fair; light east winds.
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St. Marks School.-The closing ex- ercises of St. Marks Episcopal School (colored) wAl be held tonight at 8 o'clock at the school. The public is cordially invited.
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Building Permit.-A building permit has been issued for the repair of the Gibson lnfirmary on Fifth avenue, which was damaged by fire few days aRO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10

Military 3aII.-The Ensley detach- ment of Troop D will give ball Wednesday evening, June II, at Tuxedo Park, near Ensley. Invitations have been issued to all the members of the roop anu their friends.
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Marr iage Licenses.-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to MT. George Augustus collins and Miss Lil- lsan R. Davidson MT. William Burch tiss Lizzie Burnley. MT. George
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MT. F. c. Wright, traffic manager of Rogers, Brown & Co.,, is in the city
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Officers E.ec -ed.-At a meeting of the Jenerson Volunteers last night in the armory in the city hall Ed Peguess was elected sergeant; J. Q. Smith and J. Wheelock, corporals. Twelve new members ere also elected to the com. oany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-10
DIRT CLEARANCE.

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Robertson Appolnted.-The assist .nt superintendent of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad announces the appointment of R. B. Robertson to be assistant time keeper, vice T. c. Bibb resigned.