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The age-herald., 1902-02-08
VERDICT FOR S1O,oOo
 IN MATTHEWS CASE
road. A verdict was returned for the Damage Suit Growing Out of Death
 of Nominee for State

Capt. Frank s. White returned yes terday from Hamilton, Marion county where he was counsel for plaintiff in the case of Matthews vs. the Southern Rail- white fighting the flames.
 plaintiff for $10,0O0 damages.
 The case is made interesting from the fact that it grew out of the death of w. H. Matthews who was nominated by the Democratic convention for state au- ditor, but died before the election. The allegations in the suit were that he re- ceived injuries at the hands of the rail road at Guin, Lamar county, which eventually proved fatal
The age-herald., 1902-02-08
BROUGHT TO ST. VINCENT.
McCrary Injured By the Explosion of
 a Torpedo.

G. l.. McCrary foreman on the Louis vile and Nashville railroad, was sev- erely injured in the leg yesterday after noon by pieces of lead which formed the outer portion of torpedo which ex ploded The pieces lacerated his leg bad ly and he had to be brought to St. Vim cents hospital for treatment.
 McCrary was sitting on the front end of a lever car which was being propelled down the tracks between Gate City and Grace's. when the front wheel struck the torpedo. causing it to explode. The. lead casing tore his leg badly and the shock of the explosion bruised him otherwise.
 It is not thought the wounds will prove very serious and the physicians at the hospital hope he will be out in a week. He was brought to the city In the War Smiley Company's ambulance.
The age-herald., 1902-02-08
EAST LAKE HOTEL.
A Charter Will Be Granted Today fol
 Stock Company.

MT EI A. Fox. Judge Joseph Montgom- cry and their associates will obtain a charter today, for a company to build a hotel at East Lake.
 MT. Fox said yesterday that the hotel would certainly be built. Plans had been drawn for a summer hotel, and the pro- motors of this enterprise felt sure that the hotel would pay.
The age-herald., 1902-02-08
WHITE VOTE THROUGHOUT STATE
 SHOW NJ MATERIAL DECREASE

white voting population not subject to poll tax of about 115O
 White poll tax paid 1902, $50; colored poll tax paid 1901, 45O. This would indicate that in 1901 about 11OO negroes were sub ject to poll tax, and about 1900 not. Col ored poll tax paid in 1902 2SO, indicating that about 800 negroes subject to poll tax have not paid, and about 100 whites have allowed themselves to be disfranchlsed.
 At the last moment, one prominent Democratic leader paid In one lump the poll taxes of 100 negroes.
The age-herald., 1902-02-08
800 NEGROES FAIL TO PAY.
Vote in Pickens County Falls Short.
 One Man Pays 100 Taxes.

Carrollton, February T. - tSpecial) - Under the old constitution the voting population of Pickens County was 45OO, divided as follows White, 21OO colored, 240O. White poll taxes collected in 1901, $50. It is believed that practically no white men failed to pay. This leaves a >$~<<<><>-$:-<<< become familiar with in his boyhood and early manhood. In Arizona" it is said. he has utilized a whole lot of personal knowledge which he gained during an ac- tive career of two or three years as a cowboy on the southwestern cattle ranges. Be that as it may. MT. Thomas evidently knew all about Arizona and it's people when he took his pen in hand" No less distinguished authority than Governor Murphy of Arizona has testi- fled to the accuracy of the types which Thomas has pictured in the new play Governor Murphy was particularly enthusiastic over the ranchman, Henry Canby.
 He is just the dead living picture of old Tom Renfew of Sonoma county. who died ten years ago!" said the Governor after witnessing the performance, "and Renfew was a longhorn,' if there was one in the territory
The age-herald., 1902-02-08
BILL AGAINST RICHARDSON.
Indictment Found Against Policeman
 Who Killed Boy.

The grand jury has returned true bill against Policeman James Richardson, who shot Oscar Lee, the little Memphis boy. several weeks ago. The charge pre- ferred was manslaughter in the second degree.
 Lee was only 15 years of age. and when shot was in Second alley, thought to be attempting to rob. a store. The officer tried to question the boys but they ran. He chased them several blocks, finally shooting Lee. The boy died within short time
 After the shooting the officer was placed under arrest. Justice of the Peace Benners bound him over under 5000 bond which he furnished. At meeting of the police commission later he was exoner- ated of any blame and replaced st work
The age-herald., 1902-02-08
LAWRENCE VOTE REDUCED.
County Will Cast Vote of 24oo as
 Against $500 Formerly.

Moulton, February 7.-(Special.)-Eleven hundred and twenty-five whites and 15l negroes have paid poll tax; 1175 whites can vote without paying poll tax
 Under the old constitution Lawrence's vote was $500; under the new constitu- tion the county will vote about 2400 Only 120 white in the county did not pay.
The age-herald., 1902-02-08
Arizona"

Arizona" which will be presented at the Jefferson Theatre next Monday night. is the third play of the state" series which Augustus Thomas has given the stage Alabama and Tn Mizzoura" cleverly reflect the scenes and people
 customs and incidents which Thonns had
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CHRISTIAN H ' R c H. = The Rev. Charles E. Cowell of Fulton, Mo. who Is here temporarily supplying the pulpit of the First Christian church, will preach Sunday at Il a. m. and 7:3O p. m. The morning subject will be "rhe Work or the Church. evening subject "The Friendship of Christ"
The age-herald., 1902-02-08
rwo-THIRps VOTE IN BARBOUR.
Voting Strength of That County Will
 Be About 23oo.

Eufaula. tFebruary 7.-(SpeclaL)-Th total number of persons who have paid poll tax in Barbour County is 1900. It Is estimated that about 1000 men over 45 years old will be entitled to vote. It Is also estimated that the vote in future will be about two-thirds of the former vote.
The age-herald., 1902-02-08
Concert Last Night.

The William Worth Bailey Concert Company gave a delightful entertainment at Elks Hall last night. The blind violin ist came up to all promises and each member of the company was in the best of condition.
The age-herald., 1902-02-08
ECZEMA: No CURE, NO PAY.

Your druggist will refund your money if Pazo Ointment fails to cure Ring- worm. Tetter, old Ulcers and Sores, p,,nnIes and Blackheads on the face, and aIl skin diseases. 50 cents.
The age-herald., 1902-02-08

SULLIVAN BOUND OVER = James Sullivan was yesterday bound over to the United States grand jury by Commission ST Cornish on the charge of the illicit manufacture of whisky. He was arrested Thursday morning near Brookside by United States Marshal Nicholas Vaughan and Deputy Revenue Collector George w King. He was remanded to Jall Tn default of $200 bond
The age-herald., 1902-02-08

TO ORGANIZE -CoUNcIL.-A delega- ion of Birmingham Council of Knights of Columbus twill leave for knoxVife to- night to assist in organizing a council Tn that city tomorrow evening.
The age-herald., 1902-02-08

MARRIAGE CENsEs.-Marriage H. censes were issued yesterday to Charles Myrick Voorhies and Wilma Sanders; Ed- ward H West and Clarine Buell.; Frank Swaggerty and Mrs. Minnie Allen.
The age-herald., 1902-02-08

TO GIVE MUSICALE. V The Ladies Guild of Grace Episcopal church will give musicale Tuesday night at Burris' Hall in Woodlawn the proceeds to go to the erection of a permanent wall around the lot recently bought by them The performance will commence promptly at o'clock Selections will be rendered by Mrs Everett Professor Dowell ana Mrs Walsh
The age-herald., 1902-02-08
MacLean-TYler.

Mir MacLean and Miss Tyler will ap- pear in two widely different plays dur ing their visit to this city, :'Coriolanus" and "The School for Scandal"
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CITY

SUPPER FEsTIvAL-There will be a supper festival in School Hall at Gate city tonight for the benefit of the Cath llic church.
The age-herald., 1902-02-08

PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.--Pe- etions in bankruptcy were filed yester- lay by Henry Cooksey, Elem Winches- Ter, Tom Johnson and Joseph Busenheler
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DIRT CLEARANCE

1gg sT1T is a good plan for every bather to know lSGgg1 something of the soap he uses. There is a 3yN6S well-founded objection to using floor-cean- lssx7J ing soap upon the human body. Ivory Soap is the bather's soap. It costs more than common soaps, but the difference is in the ingredients and making. Why not treat yourself with little respect. Is not the human skin with its marvellous de1icacy entitled to pure soaps Ivory Soap-it Hoats
The age-herald., 1902-02-08
Stops the Cough and works off the Cold

Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day. Nc Cure, No Pay. Price % cents. 9-N-7m-sat-wed.
The age-herald., 1902-02-08

Illustrate your advertisements. The Age-Herald Engraving Go. makes cuts. Both line cuts and half tones.
The age-herald., 1902-02-08
AUDITORIUM.

ALL THIS WEEK. Matinee today-25 cents to any part of
 the Theatre. ANDERSONS POLITE VAUDEVILLE Pauline Hall, Mazuz and Mazett, Howe, Wallen and Walters, Woodfords Mon keys, Tom Brown. Forester and Floyd. Popular prices-10. 25. 50 cents.
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sOsva,a.T .,, .x rns ssoerss o.s..s co CINCINNATI
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Boys Knee Pants
 A soc pair, all-wool, OCo broken sizes, for. ........... ~CC A 75c pair, all-wool S0o worsted, any size, for. r....... COO Our $150 and $1.00 inn CO., ported worsted Pants for.... OOC
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Groceries
 pounds Arbuckle's Coffee. .$1.oo 20 pounds Sugar for ......... .$1.oo Picnic Hams, pound. ......... 1ce Oleomargarine, pound.. .... 20c 1 pound Mixed Tea. ......... 4oc cans Corn for. ........... 25c cans Tomatoes for. ..... 25c 2-pound can Tomatoes ,for.... 1oc -1-nound- Rumfnrd Baking
 Powder. .... .... BOG 1 gallon best Syrup. ......... soc 1 gallon plain Pickles. ........ soc 3-pound can green Gage Plums 20c 3-pound can Apricots. ........ FOG 3-pound can Table Peaches. 2Oc .4-pound can Mocha and Java
 Coffee. .. .. .. ....... .$1.OO
 We sell the celebrated Ambrosia Flour.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
AMNseMoNtS
Rouers Brothers.

Laugh till your sides are in condition for the repair shop; gaze at shapely girls in pretty costumes till your head swims and listen to catchy music till you whis- tie it without really knowing what you are doing. That is what you will do if you see "The Rogers Brothers in Wash ington."
 The Jefferson was packed last night. There may have been some in the audi ence who had the blues when the cur tain went up, but if they left with the affliction still clinging to them they are beyond redemption. It was a fashion able audience too, and if Lent Is ob- served in Birmingham there was no evil dence of it at the theatre. There were many box parties and the most promi- nent society leaders were there.
 ''The Rogers Brothers lin Washington" is built for three purposes only-to pro- duce laughter. to please the eye and the ear. It accomplishes all three most sue cessfuily. There is crazy quiet sort of a plot but don't think about that. Don't worry yourself to keep up with it. Lose sight of the suspicion of a plot and go in for the jokes, the girls and the music. It is true the book is intended to be a satire on the politician, but why bother about that? It would have been all the same If the Rogers brothers had sud- denly been dropped on a South African veldt. They would have been the same Gus and Max.
 Everything connected with the perform ance goes with a snap. Everything bears the stamp of newness. The girls are not so bad, but the costumes are better Among the good things in the way of new songs were "Get Nexto the man With a Pull" Gus c. Weinburg and full chorus. Tn the Swim" Jeanette Bageard and full chorus The Rogers Brothers and Hat tie William introducing the negro lul-
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
WORKED LODGE GAME.
Two Men Secure Loan of $17.5o From
 J. M. Hicks,

Two crooks, probably members of the gang which robbed George Bran don of Indianapolis several days ago of S30, Monday evening succeeded in getting $17.50 out of J. M. Hicks, an agent of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, by representing themselves as members of MT. Hicks lodge.
 MT. Hicks was standing in the union passenger station waiting for his train, when man approached him and asked when certain train left. He was referred to the gate keeper. The stranger then returned to MT. Hicks and gave him the lodge grip" They then walked up Twentieth street. when a third party walked up and told Williams his valise and umbrella were at the hotel and 1t would take $1750 to settle his bill. Williams bor- rowed the $17.50 from Hicks on the strength of a $700 draft, which he displayed. l7xsl
 Williams and his friend then asked Hicks to wait a minute, they were go- ing up stairs to see man. They went up the steps of the Tomlinson build ing on First avenue and have not been seen since.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
MOTEL ARRIVALS.

Florence Hotel Arrivals: F.. D. Willing ham, Tuscaloosa B. B, Holman, Mobile; Edward s. Elliott, Memphis; S, O. Hawk ness. A. B. Brooks. livingston; James Hood, St. Louis; E. c. Hulversteen, Gin go; D. c. Lilly, John VanLear. Tusca- loose; A. c. Powell, w. H. Bauman, Cleveland A. s. Kirtland, Knoxville; C.. E. Jackson Memphis; D. E. Kersh, c. P. Anderson, Sol M. Simons, Montgomery; w. B. Mccollace, Chicago; J. F. Jack son, Dallas; James McKinny, Nashville: B. F. Jones, Philadelphia; William An drews and wife, Atlanta; J. W. Mann and wife, Louisville; l.. c. Woodson Chattanooga; J. W. Eldon, New York;
 c. L. Cant, New Orleans; J. Lee, Selma ; W. B. Hubbard, Corpus Christi; J. T. Skeggs, Decatur; Carl Nesbet, Macon, Ca; Charles Galeski, Mobile; H. F. Gould, Memphis; E. E. Frosher, Duluth, Miss. :; A. L. Best, Quincy, H.. Joseph Brown, Montgomery, Ala; I. s. Jones. Atlanta; M. T. Babtist, Cincinnati H. s. Raexell, Mobile; D. s. Wright, Atlanta; A. J. Jenkins, New York; H. A. Wilson, Kansas City; J. H. Payne, Buffalo N. r.; c. H. Meyer San Francisco; S. K. Wig gins, Detroit, Mich; J. w. Canodine, Meridian; R. M. Jeminson, Fort Smith, Ark; J. R. Pope, Asheville, N. C.. Sam H. Oliver, Dadeville; A. J. Wilson, Mont gomery; H. D. Bynum. St. Louis; J. c. Melee, St. Louis; F. w. White, Chat tanooga; A. J. Gilmore, Charlotte; B. l.. Shuell, Wilmington; s. P. Spegiel Den yer, Col; Jack Williams, Memphis.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
OFFICERS TO HOLD
 A CAUCUS TODAY
THEY WILL NOMINATE OFFICERS TO FILL VACANCIES IN THIRD AND ATTEMPT TO REoReANIzE THE REGIMENT.

The line officers of the Third Alabama Regiment will hold a caucus today at noon at the Hillman Hotel to nominate officers for the existing vacancies in the regiment and to appoint a commit tee to bring their action to the attention of Governor Jelks.
 The caucus will be held as the result of call issued recently by the secre- tary of the Officers Club and nearly thirty of the officers have signified their intention of being present Others will probably be there. bringing the total at- tendance almost up to the number of line officers in the regiment. The officers Ahope to reorganize the regiment.
 Captain A. Harris, of the Oxford Rifles, who is the senior officer, will probably preside, and Lieutenant Smith, of the Anniston Rifles will probably be secre- tary. The following officers were in- vited:
 Capt. A. W. McDaniel, Lieuts. J. o. Cooper, E. G. Evans and Carter Bibb, of the Woodlawn Light Infantry; Capt R. l.. Simpson, Lieuts, J. E. Gillette and H. A. Ray, of the Florence Rifles; Capt. w. A. Echols, Lieuts. w. T. Gwin and Foster, of the Gadsden Rifles; Capt. J. L. Daniels. Lieuts George T. Wilson and Shelnut of the Anniston Rifles; Capt. M. N. Pride, Leuts Tom WeWrt and W. H. Long, of the Decatur Rifles; Capt. R. L. Hay, Lieuts T. P. Hay and S. M. Stewart, of the Huntsville Rifles; Capt: H. B. Kennedy, Lieuts. R. L. Gregory, J. H. Loveman and John Yeatman, of the TpffarGon WOlnDfaara. 11 Lieuts. Craig, Edmundson and Schatzerl, of the Bessemer Rifles; Capt. A. Harri- son. Lieuts. D. H. Smith, s. L. Greene and Smith. of the Oxford Rifles; Capt. c. L. Ledbetter, Lieuts. l.. c. Brown, Wal ter Haygood and Bartee Byars, of the Birmingham Rif1es Capt B. H. Burr, Lieuts. w. z. Jackson, J. H. Henderson and Glover, of the Talladega Rifles; Capt. John H. Bankhead, Jr., Lieuts. Cecil La-
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Gall to Say Farewell and COf-
 rect Erroneous Reports
DID NOT EXPECT ANY HELP
All They Ask Is That the English Be Forced to Conduct War On Civil- Ized Basis-Refer to Cap
 ture of Methuen.

Washington, March 11.-C. H. Vessels and A. D. W. Wolmarans, the Boer dele gates in this country. had talk with President Roosevelt today at the con- clusion of the cabinet meeting. They called to pay their respects and say goodbye, as they will leave for Europe about the 20th instant. after visiting Chi- cago and a number of other places.
 In the course of their interview they stated that they desired to particularly make known to the President that they nel.ner asked for, desired or expected in- tervention on the part of this country or any other country.
 Number of Mistakes Made.
 "A number of mistakes have been print ed about our mission to this country since we came to Washington" said MT. Wes- sel, land the worst one Is that we are trying to get intervention. We know that this is not possible and as mat ter of fact we don't want It. What we want, however, and what we have laid before the American government is a request that civilized warfare be in- SuTeQ III OOuIn ALTlCd- That ID oiA WI want now. We have not put before the authorities any request that this or that plan be adopted to insure In carrying out the rules of civilized warfare, but we will leave that wholly to the government to take whatever steps 1t sees fit. We want fair and square fight We are confident that we will be able to keep this war going for a number of years yet, and we think that all civilized nations, especially the United States are inter ested in the proper rule of warfare being carried out. We can point numerous instances of foul work.
 Speaks of Methuen.
 Tt Is particularly noticeable that tho English press itself comments upon the probability that General Methuen will be given decent care and attention by the Boers who captured him a few days ago. Yet what did they do with General Scheepers and a number of others. They killed Scheepers without a chance. That story from England points its own moral and an important one, too.
 President Kruger is not seeking inter- vention in Europe, and all stories of that kind may be denied wherever they are seen. The Boers have nothing to lose and all to gain by keeping up this fight ing. They may call it guerrilla warfare in they want to, but it is at least hN- mane warfare.
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
RaAroad Wov\d.

MT. B. F. Wiley, Jr., has rendered his resignation as general passenger agent of the Atlanta and West Point Railroad. It is rumored that MT. J. P. Billups will succeed him.
 Renewed efforts are to be made to settle the strike of the machinists on the Southern and the Alabama Great Southern.
 MT. G. F. Smith of the Queen and Crescent passenger department, with headquarters in New Orleans, is due in Birmingham today.
 It is said that MT. Harry Girdner, who has resigned his position as snight yardmaster of the Mobile and ]. Meridian, has accepted position with the Alabama Great Southern here.
 Forty-nine of the leading railroads of the United States earned during the third week in February $8,227 ,959, against $8,012,349 the same week in 1901. The net increase was 2.69 per cent.
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which II neglected or unskilfully treated find fatal termination in consumption
 Accept no substitute for Golden Med ical Discovery" There is no other med icine "just as good" for weak lungs.
 VI was very sick indeed, writes Mrs. Nellie Jacobs, of Felton, Kent Co.,, Delaware, oand,our family doctor said had consumption. thought I must die soon for felt SO bad. Had bad cough, spit blood, was very short of breath, in fact could hardly get my breath at all some times. I had pains In my chest and right lung also had dyspepsia. Before took your Golden Medical Discovery and Pl>asaut Pellets was so weak could not sweep a room, and now can do small washing. I worked in the canning factory this fall, and feel like a new person. believe that the Lord and your medi. cine have saved my life. was sick over two years. l took thirteen bottles of the Golden Pellets.'
 Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser, paper covers, is sent f,ee on receipt of 2I one-cent stamps to pay expense of mailing oniy. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce. Buffalo. NY
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CONFEDERATE VETERAN
Reunion, Dallas, Tex, April 22-2s

On account of the above occasion the Queen and Crescent Route will sell tick cts from Birmingham to Dallas Tex. and return at rate of s14.S5; tickets to be sold April IS, 1s and 20, with final limit May ?, 1902 By depositing tickets with the joint agent at Dallas, Tex, and payment of fee of fifty cents an extension of final limit to May 15 may be obtained.
 Service via this route is par excellence. Through sleeping cars on regular train Birmingham to Shreveport, connecting with through sleeping cars for Dallas. Dining cars serve meals en route. Twelve Q2) hours quickest time via this route.
 For tickets or further information applv to A. B. FREEMAN, Travelling Passenger Agent, 2019 First
 Avenue, Birmingham. Ala. 3-l-tf
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cough. I've had it before. The fact that a cough re- cur 8 periodically should be warming enough to take it in time, for the most serious and disastrous of all maladies egin s with a cough.
 The use of Dr. Pierc els Golden Medical Discovery not only stops the cough but cures the cause. It cures obstinate, deep
 seated coughs, bronchitis, weak lun g s, h e m or r h a ges, diseases nb;oI ;f .~1.1kI
The age-herald., 1902-03-12
TO MEET BALTIMoREANs.
Colonel Bush Goes to Join Members
 of Alabama Consolidated Go.

Col. T. c. Bush president of the Ala bama Consolidated Coal and Iron Com pany, went to Anniston yesterday Tor the purpose of Joining MT. J. w. Mid- dendorf and, other Baltimore capitalists interested in the Consolidated who were due there last night.
 The party will visit Ironaton, Brook wood and probably Gadsden today and ins,sct the properties of the company. They will be due in Birmingham tomor- row evening. The Baltimoreans are scheduled to leave Birmingham Satur- day.
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"The pitcher that goes often to the well Is broken at last.n There's a world of wisdom in that familiar proverb, and sound application of it to disease, especially to such familiar forms of dis. ease as coughs and colds. Singularly enough the very thing that ought to cause alarm is given as excuse for a feel ing of safety. vIt's nothing; only
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laby. My Ebony Belle" Diplomacy" Hattie William and chorus; An English mans Ideas of Rag-time," William West; "Watermelon Party" Carolyn Gordon and chorus Quartette-Gns and Max Rogers. Jeanette Bageard and Edith St. Clair. "The Wedding of Reuben and the Maid;' My Buncon Queen" The Rogers Brothers.
 ''The Game of Love-" not much song but including enough fun to make the audience recall them as long as they would come back was given by Emma Francis and Pat Rooney.
 It was a whirlwind of fun. some of 1t silly perhaps, from start to finish with every member of the cast doing their full share.