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The age-herald., 1902-03-06
NEW CASE ADDED TO LIST
 OF BABIES FOUND DEAD
CORONER PARIS STRIKES A CLUE ON THE NORTH BIRMINGHAM CASE AND CALLS A JURY OF IN RESPIRATION.

Coroner Paris yesterday summoned a number of prominent men to appear to- morrow and serve on jury to investi- gate the death of the white female infant found several days ago in the woods near the Country Clubhouse. in North Birm- ingham. Some sensational developments are looked for, as it is said the coroner has found clue to the parents or mur- derers of the child and may order them arrested.
 Coroner Paris refuses to make public the names of the jurors, and also to give any intimation as to what evidence he will introduce.
 Yesterday the coroner examined a num- Der of persons; only one, however, told anything of importance, and 1t Is on this information he Is said to have based the call for jury.
 The offer of a reward is supposed to be the cause of so many wishing to give in- formation. As announced in the Age-Her- aid yesterday morning, Governor Jelks has issued an order offering $10O reward for the arrest and conviction of the guilty persons.
The age-herald., 1902-03-06
CUMBERLAND CHURCH
 SPREE FROM DEBT
Last Payment Made and Jubilee Exer- clses Will Be Held Next
 Sunday.

The fifth and final payment of $500 of the debt of the First Cumberland Pres byterian church. Fifth avenue and Eigh- teenth street, was made. to the Prevalent Life and Trust Company Tuesday, and the church Is now released from all en- cumbrances.
 This completes the payment of the ad- ditional cost of the building, amounting to $4OOO, which has been remitted in pay ments of $500 per annum
 The First Cumberland Presbyterian church Is one of the oldest religious or ganizations in the city. The lot on which the present building stands was deeded to the church by the Elyton Land Com pany many years ago for a consideration of $5. The present church building was erected in 1896 at cost of S15,000.
 A jubilee commemorating the cancella. tion of the church debt will be held next Sunday and dedlcatory exercises some time in May
The age-herald., 1902-03-06
COLD AND FAIR TODAY.
Weather Crisp, With Skies Clear Last
 Night.

Colder and continued fair weather is pr omised for today by the great maker of weather in Washington. The weather was crisp last night and the skies were clear
 The lowest the thermometer has dropped in the past 36 hours was 314 degrees. I he highest vos about A degrees. The temperature last night a. o'clock was exactly 10 degrees higher than it was yesterday morning at the same hour but 1t was more than 10 degrees lower than Tuesday night.
 Contra ctors say this has been the long est spell of bad weather they have ever known and that it has set them back many weeks in their work. They have been unable to work more than one-third of the time for the past 90 days.
The age-herald., 1902-03-06
PORTION OF SKELETON OF IN. FAINT FOUND BY WoRKMEN-IT WAS TOO BADLY DEcoMPoSED TO TELL ITS COLOR.

A portion of skeleton resembling that of an infant was found yesterday in a lot at the corner of Fifth avenue and Twelfth street, North. by some workmen while digging the foundation for a new house. The remains were h an impro- vised box made of shingles, and were so badly decomposed that 1t was impossible to tell whether the child was a male or femalel white or black.
 Coroner Paris had the remains carried to Warner -Smlley's undertaking estab- lishment, where a more thorough exami- nation will be made. The coroner thinks the child must have just been born when placed in the box, as the size of the bones indicate a very small and newlyborn babe.
 The body was so badly decomposed that it is probable 1t has been buried several weeks. Although protected partially by the box in which they were found. the moisture of the earth caused them to de- compose more rapidly than under ordi- nary circumstances
 1t Is not thought this Is a case of in- fanticide, but 1t will never be possible to tell how the child died the condition of the body preventing a successful ex- animation.
The age-herald., 1902-03-06
VOTERS IN CITY ARE
 REGISTERING SLOWLY
Majority of Those Qualifying Are From the Country-Total
 Number 415o.

The list of voters registered now num- Der 4150. Registration has not been as brisk lately as was expected, and the registrars claim that unless there is a great increase in the number obtaining certificates during the remaining days the books will be open. Birmngham's vote will be decreased to considerable ex- tent. They claim that the percentage of out-of-town voters Is largely in excess of those living in the city.
 No negroes scarcely are being regis tered. Only one registered yesterday. This places the total number of negroes who have obtained certificates at about 50.
 The books will be closed at the court house Monday evening at 4:3O o'clock.
The age-herald., 1902-03-06
Alleged That Sheriff Has Vio- Iafed Law in Regard
 to Jail Guards,
USED THEM AS WARDENS:.
 NOT AS ACT PROVIDES
The Board of Revenue Asks Him to Refund the Money, and Will Hold Out Fees to Cover
 the Amount.

EA HERTZ ANDREW J. BURGIN @ must explain to the Board of
 Revenue why the county has been forced to pay guards supposed to be on duty at the jail when as a mat ter of fact they were discharging the duties of jailers. If the high sheriff does not care to dispel the cloud of mystery he can return the money. Either course will probably meet the hearty approval of the board. Former sheriffs are also requested to refund money alleged to have been approprl- ated in this manner by resolution passed by the board yesterday.
 Incidentally the public may get some further details of the escape of Frank Duncan in the proceedings which will likely follow the action of the Board of Revenue. Sheriff Burgin may be prevailed upon to explain why he did not keep a guard inside the jail to watch the most desperate criminal incarcerated in Birmingham in many years. He may con descend to talk. since in this case silence will be golden, for the amount which the board wants refunded is said to be in the nelghborhood of $15OO. By using the guards as wardens he was that much to the good.
The age-herald., 1902-03-06
WILSON PRESENTED
 THE RESOLUTION.

IL ih1SS - - t'O'"
 The matter was brought up by MT. w. II. Wilson, who present ed the resolution printed above. It was passed unanimous ly. In explaining the resolution, MT. Wilson said he understood that the county had been paying two guards at the jaii and that under the direction of Sheriff Burgin they had been performing the duties of jailers He argued that the in tent of the law was evidently that the county should pay for guards and not jailers He read the law as follows
 "An act entitled an act to provide for guards for the Jefferson County jail.
 "Section 1. Be 1t enacted by the General Assembly of Alabama that for the better protection of the Jefferson County jail, and TO PREVENT ESCAPE THERE FROM. the sheriff Is authorized to sum- mon two guards to be in attendance at said jail, at a compensation of not ex- ceeding $2 per day for each guard. The compensation for such guards shall be allowed by the court of county commits sioners of said county, and paid out of the county treasury upon the affidavit of the sheriff that such guards were 50 sum- moned and attended.
 Section 2. Be 1t further enacted, that all laws and parts of laws in conflict with the provision of section 1 of this act so far as the same applies to the County oi Jefferson, be, and the same are herein repealed"
 The act bears the date of February 1u, 1893.
 After the meeting of the board, Mir. Wilson made further statement in re- gard to the matter. He said:
 'The question of the jail being insuf- ficiently guarded came up after the Dun can escape. It was found upon investi- gation that all during his administration Sheriff Burgin has been using the guards as jailers and the county has paid the bill.
 T understand that during the last ten days the sheriff has put on two addition al men in order to keep one man on the inside of the jail at all times. The law which I read to the board was passed at the instigation of former Sheriff Morrow. The county commissioners refused to pay guards and MT. Morrow had this act passed by the Legislature.
 "The board did not act without hearing from the sheriff. He was summoned and made a statement after which my reso- lution was passed. The board has or dered that certain ex-officio fees due the sheriff be withheld in order to bring the matter to an issue in the courts. He will probably take legal steps to secure the money.
 T understand. that Alb. McDaniel who was employed by Sheriff Burgin to guard Frank Miller received only $40 per month although his vouchers called for $6O." RUMoRS ABOUT
 PAY OF BAILIFFs.
 There are several rumors going the
The age-herald., 1902-03-06
THREE MEN INJURED
 BY FALLING SCAFFOLD
Brace Work Gives Way and PIasterers Tumble Down With Tlmbers
 On Top of Them.

Three men were injured yesterday after noon by the falling of a scaffold at the new city hall building, where they were engaged as plasterers.
 The most seriously injured was Richard Blackburn, piastering contractor. who had his right leg broken below the knee and was badly bruised. He had to be taken home in a buggy.
 s. Hopkins was injured in the side and his head cut. He Is not in a serious con- dition and will probably be able to be at work this morning.
 J. Abel was bruised and considerably shaken up, but was not otherwise injured
 It Is said the brace work to the scaffold- ing gave way. throwing the three men to the floor. with some of the timbers on top of them
The age-herald., 1902-03-06
SAY THEIR QUARTERS
 ARE INADEQUATE
Members of Police Department In New City Hall Claim Place Is
 Too Small.

The police patrol wagon was moved yesterday to the new querters in the city hall building. Chief Austin claims that the space allotted is entirely inadequate to the needs of the department.
 The wagon must be backed out of the stable, there not being room in the place for 1t to be turned around, and not room enough in the alley for it to turn in order to back into the stable. There are seven stalls for horses.
 The men complain that no stove has been provided other than a small gas affair which would not heat a room one fourth the size in weather like last night
 As usual, Chief Austin said, the police department got the little end of the rope
The age-herald., 1902-03-06
TRUSTEES CHOSEN FOR
 YOUNG WOMEN'S HOME

of the association. The officers of the trustees are:
 Chairman--The Rev. l.. s. Handley.
 Secretary-Mr. c. l.. Stickney.
 A committee consisting of the Rev A. J. Dickinson, the Rev. J. P McFerrin and Mrs. Zac Smith was appointed to formulate bylaws for the association They will make a report to the trustees at the next meeting, which will be called by the chairman.
 The objects of the association, as stated in the application for the charter, are as follows
 "The objects and purposes of the so- ciety shall be purely benevolent, to-wit: To furnish a home for working young women without profit to the society; to conduct herewith any enterprise to give employment to women; to maintain library and lecture courses a gymnasium for physical development and school for the mental and moral training of young women."
The age-herald., 1902-03-06
DRUGCISTS HOLD
 THEIR FIRST SESSION
Price Schedule and Methods of Whole sale Druggists to Be Discussed
 During Convention.

The Southern Wholesale Druggists As- sociation met yesterday afternoon in Room Il, Hillman Hotel. About twenty delegates were in attendance. No business of importance was transacted. Another meeting will be held today.
 It is understood that the principal mat ter to come up during the convention Is the discussion of the price schedule and the cut-rate druggists Delegates to the National Association of Wholesale Drug gists, which meets in Oakland, Cal, dur ing the month of October, will be select ed.
 Mir. D. D. Phillips, president of the Southern Wholesale Druggists Associa- tion, is in attendance on the meeting.
The age-herald., 1902-03-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were recorded yesterday:
 Birmingham Realty Company to Watson w. & M. Co.,, lots to 10, inclusive. block 159, $5500.
 Mrs. R. Lanlkford to Mrs. 8. A. F. wooley. lot 8. Henry & Pucket suburb of Birmingham, $1050.
 Birmingham Realty Company to J. B. Steele. lot 3 and west half lot l, block 143. $2725.
 s. o. and J. B. Luckie to s. H. F. Wooley, lot 5, block 263, s125o
The age-herald., 1902-03-06
WOMAN IS RELEASED.
Blanche Williams Did Not Aid Ed
 wards to Escape.

Blanche Williams. the woman arrested and held on suspicion of aiding Frank Edwards and three other convicts to es- cape from the stockade of the Hand Lum- Der Company. was yesterday released from jail by order of Chief Austin. who received letter from the company say ing the escape was made without the aid of outside persons.
 A letter was also sent to Blanche Wil- Hams stating Chief Austin had been written, exoneratlng her of all blame in the matter.
The age-herald., 1902-03-06
JURY INDIcTS STYLE.
Case of Counterfeiter Will Come to
 Trial This Morning.

The United States grand jury of the Circuit Court yesterday returned three true bills against W. R. Shyle, alias W. R. Stribling, alias w R. Shryock. who was recently arrested in Birmingham with $23,0OO in counterfeit money on his per son.
 One indictment charges him with man. ufacturing counterfeit money. while the others charge him with passing the money.
 The cases were set for trial this morn- ing before Judge Jones.
The age-herald., 1902-03-06

The Seabonrd Air Line Railway Is now selling mileage books at two cents per mile. Their two thousand mile books are good between Atlanta, Richmond. Ports- mouth, wilmington, and Charleston. For further information call on or write Her. ry E. Krouse. city passenger and ticket agent. or w. E. Christian. assistant gen. eral passenger agent Atlanta, Ga.
 2-12-eod-tm
The age-herald., 1902-03-06

rounds as to how Sheriff Burgin Is alleged to have paid bailiffs smaller salaries than he collected from the county for them.
 One is the case of Thomas D. Bradford, who until last spring was bailiff in the circuit court This case is explained by form CT Deputy Sheriff Bob waldrop. who filled the same position short while after Bradford left. Mir. Waldrop said:
 'The county allowed the sheriff s6o per month for Bradford, but he was only paid $50. The sheriff made a contract with him to this effect. agreeing in re- turn to retain him during the two sum- mer months when courts are not in ses- sion.
 Bradford, as every man did, signed his certificate, which called for s60 It was then turned over to the sheriff, who collected the money and held out s1o. Bradford was laid off on the plea that expenses must be reduced. I was trans- ferred from field work to succeed him. The sheriff told me that Bradford was only getting $50. It told him this would not go with me, and he said he had no intention of cutting my salary. I under stand Bradford is now suing the sheriff for s4Oo, four months pay"
The age-herald., 1902-03-06

United Charties.-A meeting of the relief committees of the United Chari- ties will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the headquarters on Third avenue, near Twenty-second. street.
The age-herald., 1902-03-06
HAD ONLY TWO
 MEN AT JAIL.

When Frank Duncan escaped the jail was only guarded by one man at a time. This man was required to act as warden and remained in the office on the outside of the bars unless something urgent within demanded his attention.
 About the time Frank Edwards escaped from the lumber camp it was noticed by visitors to the jail that two men were on duty. One was in the office and the other inside the steel grating. This cus- tom now prevails, Lovin and Mims offici- ating in day and Ramey and Ball at night.
The age-herald., 1902-03-06
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One Marriage License.-Only one marriage license was issued yester- day. Harry H. Knight and Miss Hattie H. Dillahunty.
The age-herald., 1902-03-06

Company K called.-All members of Company K or the Birmingham Rifles are ordered to appear at the armory tonight at o'clock, by order of Cap tain Ledbetter.
The age-herald., 1902-03-06

Your health depends upon the condi- tion of your blood. Keep 1t pure by talk ing Hoods Sarsaparilla-
The age-herald., 1902-03-06

Killed Chicken Snake.-A chicken snake seven feet and two inches long was killed in Fifth alley several days ago by a negro, who sold it to MT c. B. Mount, who now has it on exhibi- tion in his window at IF Nineteenth street.
The age-herald., 1902-03-06

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The age-herald., 1902-03-06
BOARD OF TRADE TALKS IF FORMING AN INSURANCE CO. Disguised With Tariff AsSocia- ton Over Increase
 in Rates. TO INVESTIGATE MATTER Question of New City Directory Re- ferred to a committee-charse Made In Tine of Holding
 Meetings.
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 , ment to organize Home Insurance .
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 N ferred to committee. < ' Board may occupy rooms of Com z . mercial Club. z
The age-herald., 1902-03-06

Benefit Association Form sick anu accident association was formed by Luckie Chance No. 2, Knights of the Maccabes, last night. The follow ing officers were elected: MT. H. D. Warner president; Dr. J. B. Dedman, physician, and F. H. Fries, secretary and treasurer.
The age-herald., 1902-03-06

The organization of the Young Women's Home Association of Birmingham was effected yesterday afternoon at meet ing of committees of the Ministerial Union and the Womans Club. The fol- lowing officers were selected:
 President-The Rev. J. P. McFerrin.
 Secretary-Mr. c. L. Stickney.
 Trustees-The Rev. J. P. McFerrin, the Rev. L. S. Handley the Rev. A. J. Dick inson Mrs. c. L. Stickney, Mrs. zac Smith, Mrs. J. P. Torrey and Mrs. Bruce Harris.
 It was definitely decided that the home should be called ''the Young Women's Home of Birmingham"
 After the meeting of the association a meeting of the trustees was held. At this latter meeting a motion to make application for incorporation was passed unanimously and a petition to the pro- bate judge signed. All the trustees elected will serve until the first annual meeting
The age-herald., 1902-03-06

Declaration of Incorporatlon.-Dec- Iaration of incorporation was filed yes terday by the Colby Decorating Go. The incorporators are Messrs. W. D. Colby, M. McN. Grant and Mrs. V. w. Grant. Tho capital stock of the com pany will be $10,00O. The intention of the incorporators is to engage in the retail and wholesale merchandising business, especially in wall paper and interior house decorating supplies and paints.
The age-herald., 1902-03-06

Petitions In Bankruptcy.-Petitio in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by W. H., alias Shep Booker; c. H. Huff of Gadsden, and W. E. Harden. The latter places his indebtedness at $1126.78, with assets amounting to s985. He is merchant who has been doing business at 1925 Fourth avenue.
The age-herald., 1902-03-06

There are several rumors going the
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
The Movement of Population.

If the progress of population had
been continuous from the remote peri
DDS of antiquity, it is evident that the
numbers of mankind would be much
greater than they are. and the globe
would be already overstocked with hu-
man beings. But othG causes not less
mysterious in their operation have
checked that progress. Many of the
populous countries of antiquity have
become depopulated and apparently
unable to support life. 1t Is uncertain
whether at the present moment the
population of the globe is greater than
1t was 1000 or 1900 years ago. There
is congestion in Europe. in India and
in China. There are nnumerable tribes
in central Africa on whom even the
slave trade makes no perceptible i'm.
preston.
But the vast plains of Asia, which
swarmed with men under the Assyfi-
an. Babylonlan and Persian empires.
are deserted. The civilization of Eu-
rope is no longer threatened by the
eastern hordes which swept over the
Roman empire In the earlier centuries
of the Christian era. But that prodl-
gious migration laid the foundation of
the states of modern Europe-Edln-
burgh Review.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

An Englishman who has Just re-
turned from an extensive tour through
the east tells a good story In which he
was one of the principals.
He was one of party at q banquet
rendered to the maharaJah of Patiala,
at which nearly hundred guests, rep
resenting nearly every branch of In
dian life, were present AS a special
guest be was seated on the left of the
Indian potentate.
During the meal he noticed that the
latter partook of some fine Cumber
land ham, and. knowing that 1t was
contrary to the Indian caste rules to
eat any portion Of a pig, he without u
thought asked his highness how 1t was
he was eating ham.
The maharajah looked at his plate,
then, turning round to his body servant
standing at the back Of his chair, said:
what am | eating"
The servant instantly replied:
Mutton. sahib." And without re-
ferring to the incident again the maha-
rajah continued his meal.
After the banquet the Englishman
related the incident TO an Indian judge,
and the latter said:
"If that servant had said ham, he
would have been headless before to-
morrow morning. II is advisable not
to notice caste rules when you are with
natives of rank.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09

Napoleon. man of iron though he
was. gave great credcnce TO the tales
of the supernatural and WAS very su-
perstitious He placed great faith in
an amulet charm which he always car
rled about with him. Another of his
supersti,ions was to hum the famous
air, Marlborough Sen va-t'-en guerre, :"
whenever he mounted his charge for
battle, Strangely enough. at the hour
of his great conflict NJ. de Las Cases
tells US that the dying man hummed
the old air. The Empress Josephine
shared her husbands belief in magic,
all the more because the predictions
made to her In her creole childhood
were fulfilled to the letter in a manner
calculated to impress even the most
hardened skeptlc.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
Wanted Another wife.

A traveller IN Persia tells the follow
ing: my hunthi walks Into the veran.
da. He Is an aged man, wrapped In
long black cloak and wearing a green
turban, denoting him a seyd or q de-
scendant of the prophet. He is very
polished today. His beard Is dyed the
brightest orange with henna, and he
tells string Of beads while he waits.
We plunge into stories Of the Caliphat
and dictatiou written from left to right
with reed pen, and presently the rea-
son Of his smartness is told. He has
favor to ask. Would 1t please me to
advance him three months pay Ia or
der to buy wife, He Is old and he Is
poor, yet he has fallen a victim to the
moon face and stag eyes of q damsel
of fourteen, but her dowry is large.
Why do you not support your old
wife, | inquired sternly. She Is Grip
pied and nearly blind. You do not give
her sufficient sustenance. and l send
many things to her. She Is too old,
he replies. with a shrug. She Is ugly
as an AFFECT. Added thereto she has
no money or children, and Of what
good is an old woman unless she LIS
richY"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1902-10-09
Preaching and Practice.

W. S. Gilbert ON one certain occasion
was on a visit to friend, the owner
of a fine English country house. On
the morning after his arrival ne was
chatting with his host before break
fast when he became suddenly aware
that family prayers were about to be
read. The household filed in, and the
distinguished guest knelt down on the
spot where he happened to be stand
Ing
Looking up, he caught his hosts eye
fixed on him with warning glance,
which he, however, failed to read
Alright. The service began, Almighty
Father, who hast made all men alike
more telegraphic glances), rich and
poor, gentle and simple'-then, unable
to contain himself any longer, the host
called out, Gilbert, you are neeling
among the servants"