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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20
EXPLAINS POLICY
 IN STERNBERG CASE
CONGRESSMAN UNDERWOOD DE- MES THE ASSERTION THAT HE sNEERED AT MEDICAL REPRE- sENTATVES.

Recently a very violent attack was made on Congrt ssraan Underwood in the Journal of the American Medical Associa- tion. based on a telegram sent from Washington. which stated that the Con gressnan snoered at the representatives of the association when they urged tho passage of the bill looking to the removal of Chief Surgeon of the Navy Sternberg. Dr. E. H. Sholl wroto Congr eastman Un- derwood. aslcnS if the charges were true The matter is of great interest to the n,cdicai professlon of Alabama MT. un- derwood's answer ,s as follows:
 House of Representatives,
 Washington. June 16, 1902. Doctor E. H. Sholl Birmingham. Ala;
 My Dear Dr. shon-Y ours of the 18th ir<t cane duly to hand I have mailed you the Corsre. sional Record of June ? wnh tho portion that refers to the Stern berg matter marked You will see there exactly what was stated and donc, and my rcas6 ms for defeating the bfl, and that 1t is untrue that l sneered at any bcdy at the time believe the telegram you refer to was sent cut by Dr. John zen or under his direction He called on me shortly before the bin came up and told ne that he was connected with the American Medical Association in some way-I have forgotten how-ard insisted that should support tho b4n regardless cf my own views on tho mater hecauso eIl tho medical associations in tho coun- try. as ne stated it, were in favor Of It told him that thought the bin was a had one, and therefore I would have to vote against 1t, notwithstanding the ped- tions that had been sent in He then said that he wanted n,c to understand that the medical nssociaticn was in politics. and that would hear from ther. so l believe tliat inc telegram that was sent to the Journal of the American Medical Association originated from this source. I Em always glad to hear the views Of everyone, and to listen to the wishes of all those who gre interested m any ques- ton. but when ma;se up my mind that sm not justified In voting for bill l am rot willing to change 1t simply pecause a number of petitions are signed and sent in, because l fnow that very often pc titions are signed carelessly without the persons who sign them knowing anything about the matter they petition for l am very glsd you wrote me about the mat ter. Yours very truly,
 o. W. UNDERWOOD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20
PEOPLES COMPANY
 SUED FOR $25,OOO
NATIONAL TELEPHONE EQUIP MENT co. ASK PAY FOR 1NSTRU- MENTS-LOCAL PEOPLE SAY CONTRACT WASN'T LIVED UP TO

Suit for S25,o0O was filed in the clerks office of the United States Court yester- day against the Peoples Home Telephone Company by Attorneys Cabanlss and Weakiey representing the National Tele- phone Equipment Company of Illinois
 The money asked for as set forth In the suit Is the balance on account owed by the Peoples Company for large sup ply of telephones and other equipments furnished by the National Company on September iA 1901. II is set forth in the suit that the money is owed for the equipment. aud Is now overdue. It also asks for interest
 Notice of the suit was served on MT. R. H. Polk general manager of the Peoples Telephone Company. A yestefday. after noon. When seen regarding the suit he said that his company did not really owe the National Company any money. that the truth was the National Company owed them a considerable larger amount than $zaO00.
 He said the Peoples Company had con- traoted with the National Company for a large amount of equipment. but that the latter company had failed to live up to the contract He said the equipment bought was the old push button system. which the Peoples Company had to do away with in order to give tho people the service they demanded. He said the National Company had contracted to furnish satisfactory telephones. but had failed.
 Mr. Polk said the Peoples Company had paid large sum on the contract, but had stopped payment and had good grounds for a suit against the National Company for breach of contract
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20
PRESIDENT WILLIAMS
 DISCUSSES CROPS
Says Outlook for Continued ProsperIty In the South Is
 Bright.

President John Skelton Williams keeps tics and Southern crops. He is reoogniz- ed. indeed, as an authority on statistics. In view of his experience in handling and digesting crop reports the interview which follows. taken from the Wall Street Jour nal, will be read with especial interest here:
 T have just received from our traffic department" said Mir. Williams, "our monthly report as to the condition of crops and general business throughout the territory covered by the seaboard system. Business is healthy, the general condition of the growing crops is remark ably bright, and all indications point to continued and increased prosperity throughout this section. The probability at the present time is that the growing cotton crop will be the largest ever pro- duced. The acreage is close to the maxi mum. and the general condition higher by ten points than the average for the last ten years.
 Only twice in the last twenty years has the average condition of the cotton crop exceeded the present average, and in those years the acreage was smaller The iron. coal and lumber industries arc phenominally prosperous. The develop ment of the oil business is making amaz- ing progress in the newly developed fields. and greater attention Is being paid to the diversifcation of crops. Unless we have some unexpected setback, our south ern railroads will have greater difficulty in coming months in handling the enor- nous volume of business than ever be- fore.
 With regard to our recently underta- ken extension to Birmingham. we esti- mate that the traffic accruing through 1t will result in an increase in the general business Of the rest of the line of from $5o0ooo to a,ooO,0o0 per annum."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20
ALUMNI GIVE BANQUET.
New President of School at Auburn Is
 Entertained.

The Alumni Association of the A. and M. College at Auburn gave banquet at the fIillman Hotel last night in honor of the newly elected president. Prof. Charles c. Thach. It was an informal affair with Chancellor Carmichael act ing as toastmaster.
 Different members of the party made speeches which reflected the past good work of the institution and argued well for its future. Many kind words were said for the late president, pr. William LeRoy Brown.
 Among those present were Prof. O. D. Smith, who has been acting president for the past year; Dr. George Petrie' member of the faculty. and Chancellor Carmichael, w. K. Terry. R. H. Thach, M. K. Clements. Hines Peevy, George Bondurant w. r. Feagin, r. A. Lupton. I. F. Hill, H. F. Daugette, J. A. Wills, c. B. Glenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20
FATAL EXPLOSION.
Coming Mill In Pennsylvania Blew Up
 and Three Men Were Killed.

Johnst own, Pa. June 19.-The .coining mill Gf the Cambria Pow,t,- C. mrar.y plant at Seward, 19 mii.s from :ohns- town, blew up this afternoon, killing three men and injuring five others, one of whom has since died Two others are fatally hurt.
 Dead: J. B. Smith of Seward; John Rhodes of Seward; Charles Drover of Wap Wallowea. Luzerne county; W, F. Bracken of Seward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20
$9, 900, ,00o Mortqaoe.

Savannah. June 1e.-The Atlantic coast line railroad company today nled in the office of the clerk of the supreme court here a mortgage for ss.0OO.0 900 to cover fifty year first consolidated per cent bonds. The mortgage was executed in favor of the United States Trust Com pany of New York as trustee and is in consummation of the consolidation of the Atlantic Coast Line and Plant Sys- tenn railroads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20
COST OF PHILIPPINE WAR.
Secretary Roots Figures Make the
 Aggregate $17,326, ,596.

Washington, June 19.-Secretary Root today made answer to the Senate resolu- tion of April +, calling for information as to the cost of the war In the Philip pines, Fifty thousand dollars was ad- vsrced for the expenses of the Philippine commission originally from the United States treasury, but this amount after wards was reimbursed out of the Philip pine treasury.
 I he cost of the Philippine war includ- ing outstanding obligations, up to date is ST, ,S26 5S6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20
MCCULLOUGH NOMINATED.
Named for Governor Of Vermont On
 Third Ballot.

Montpelier, Vt, June 19.-The Re publican State Convention today nom- mated J. c. McCollaugh of Bennington for Governor on the third ballot. A body of delegates supporting Percival W. Clement of Rutland marched out of the hall as protest against the action of the majority. The bolting delegates later nominated MT. Clement Tor Governor on an independent ticket. It is probable that the high license men might rescind their action later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20
RAINS IN MISSISSIPPI.
Sotck Ponds Had Failed and Caused
 Distress Among Cattle.

Jackson. Miss, June 19-Heavy rains fell throughout this section of Mississippi today, bringing relief to crops which have suffered severely from the drouth
 Pastures and stock ponds had failed as a result of the prolonged dry weather causing considerable distress to cattle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20
PERSONAL

Professor Gustave calman of the High School left yesterday for New York where he will spend the summer.
 Mir. John P. Adams of Gilreath Coal and Iron Company Is Ill at the Davis Infirm- ary of typhoid fever.
 MT. Frank W. Harvey of the Louisville and Nashville railroad Is Ill at St Vim cents Hospital of typhoid fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20

To Give Dance-A dance will be given by the Jefferson Club tonight at Lakeyeiw after the performance of the stock company.
 ..To investigate FIre.-Mr. W. H. Nor ris, MT. William Johnson and MT. Rob- ert McLester, the jury appointed by Sheriff Burgin to investigate the fire at the residence of W. H. Ball, heard considerable testimony yesterday. The jury was appointed at the request of Mir. N. R. McDayid, State Commis- sioner of Insurance.
 Relief for Alexander Clty.-Secre- tary Gibson of the Commercial Club honored a draft of the relief commit tee of Alexander City yesterday for $400. The subscriptions made through the club amount to about $500. When the outstanding subscriptions are col lected the relief committee will be authorized to draw for the amount in hand.
 Regular Army ofricer.-Capt. Sam Jones of the United States Army will be in camp the entire week with the cavalry when 1t goes into its annual encampment. July If to July 21. He will act as instructor. Captain Jones was detailed here at the request of Captain McCrossin of Troop D, who has long been desirous of having a regular army officer in camp with the cavalry.
 Services In New Church.-The first services in the Third Presbyterian Church were held last night. The serv- ices were of song and praise nature on account of the completion of the church. The programme was arranged by the Rev. J. A. Bryan, pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church, who de- sired to make the first services in the church of a memorable kind.
 Accidentally shot.-W. A. Latham, a conductor of the Birmingham, Rail- way, Light and Power Company, ac- cidentally sot himself yesterday morn. ing at the car barns on Avenue F and Fourteenth street. He was breaking a pistol, when 1t exploded. The ball struck him in the side, but glanced off. having hit watch in his pocket The wound Is not serious. He was taken to Dr. W. M Jordan's office. Latham lives on Avenue D and Four. teenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20
Macon Nominated for conoress.

Wynne. Ark, June l9-Hon. R. Bruce Macon of Helena was nominated for Con- gressman on the ninety-eighth ballot by the Democratic convention of the first dis trict tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20

We make cuts. Age-Herald Engrav. ing Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20

No watery ice creams at Stor e..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20
AN NUUNCEMt VI ;,
E. 1. Monks.

Is a candidate for the State Legislature. and asks the votes of the electors of Jef- Nsop County In the Democratic primary.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20
CITY.

To Give Dance.-A dance will be given by the Jefferson Club tonight at Lakeyeiw after the performance of the stock company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20
CLEVELAND AHD HILL BLAZS
 WAY FOR DEMOCRATIC SUCCESS

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-20

want Immediate Keller.
 What the people want Is immediate re- lief from the present high prlces extorted from them. That relief can be obtained by the application of a speedy and ef- fectual remedy in the repeal of all tariff duties upon productions controlled by the trusts.
 ''It has unreasonably increased public taxation for the benefit of private in- terest," he continued. "and finally 1t has promoted dangerous speculation to an ex- tent to which the boldest business gam hler never dreamed. whereby millions upon millions of worthless stocks have been unloaded upon deceived public upon the promise and expectation of dividends which cannot be earned and can never be realized, creating an alleged prosperity which must necessarily be false and fictitious; and when the bubble bursts-as ere long 1t surely must-it will inevitably bring disaster to the business community and the public will have learned to their sororw that lesson of political economy which teaches that people can never become rich by simply taxing themselves"
 Upon the subject of Democratic unity he said:
 There is substantial accord among the Democrats of the country upon all the timely issues which are now expressing public attention.
 We are all united in favor of the pre-
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-26
GEORGETOWN WILL
MEET LBHIGH TODAY
Rival Teams Will Clash on
Local Campus.
Blue and Gray Ball Tossers Anxious to
Show Their Mettle-Will Be a
Game Fight.

Georgetown Field will be the scene this
afternoon of battle royal between the
Blue and Gray bali tossers and the rep
resentatives of Leh.sh University The
local aggregation has only had one OPP
portunity this season to demonstrate its
strength, and as the mighty Princeton
Tigers will invade the District on Satur-
day, the local boys are anxious to get at
the Pennsyivanians and show them how
We do it in the South
Owing to the Tact that the men have
not had sufficient opportunities to demon
strate thoroughly their capabilities. Coach
Suter has decided not to make up a per-
manent team before the PRINCETON attack
He will give every man a fair chance. and
those who do not make the varsity nine
viii have no cause for complaint.
This afternoon the entire pitching staff
will be given try-out. Bobby Blewett
will, OF course. he held in reserve to act
as check should the visitors fall foul
Of the youngsters and proceed to wal
Top them out OF the box. Particular at
tention will be paid to the work of Seitz
and Cox, who are regarded as coming
twirlers of no mean ability.
The management has announced that
the game will not be called until 4:15
o'clock. in order to allow the fans en-
ployed In the departments an opportunity
to witness the contest. Mr.. Belts, who
officiated with the most satisfactory re-
suits last season, has again been engaged
by the local manager.
The lineup of the opposing assTega-
tions has been announced as follows:
Georgetown-Catcher. Drill: pitchers.
Blewett, Mackay, Seitz and Cox; first
base. Bowling; second base. DOrman;
third base, Morgan; shortstop. Moran:
left field. Golden; centre field. Apperius;
right field. O'Hara or Dissel Lehigh-
Tilly: pitcher, Taylor; first base.
Lewis; second base. Ruse: third base.
Kline; shortstop. Everhart: left field
centre field. Schueler; right
field, Demitz.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-26
DIAMOND DUST.
Who said peace?

| Who said peace?
The wiIkesbarre team. of the Peupsy,-
yania State League. has signed j. F.
| King.
Harry Mcintyre. Of Muncie. Ind, has
| jumped his New York contract and will
report at Shreveport, La.
1t is even money any way on any propo-
sition in the baseball world. You pays
your money and takes your choice.
]. II. Thielman, a Manhattan College
pitcher. will be given a try out with the
New York aggregation this season.
Andrew P Oyler. of MELVILLE. Pa. has
Joined the Orioles at Savannah. From
his name he should certainly timber up
things.
Come seven" remarked Ned Hanlon
after he learned that contracts had been
jumped by Wright. Joss, Cochran, Tur-
ner, Loudenslager and Mullen.
Jack Sheridan. the alleged umpire. is
trying to hold Ban Johnson up for more
money. II Jack cannot carry his bluff
there are not many fans in Washington
who Will weep.
From where you sit at present. it looks
as though Barney Dreyfuss is in a posi-
ton to play horse with the other mag
mates OF tne National League 10 MS
hearts content.
Dummy Taylor seems to have at last
been landed by Cleveland. He is I'M
doubtedIy with the Biuebirds at Nerx
Orleans and New York might just as we'll
call in its bluffs.
The Athletics will mix it up this week
with a team of professionals. The
Philadelphia bunch is training hard at
Charlotte, n. c.. and expect to be quite
factor in the coming pennant scramble.
The makeup OF the Louisville team.
to date, is as follows: Catchers: Schrie-
yer, Raub, and Spies; pitchers, Dunkle.
DEM, Flaherty, Coons. weighing, Kerr
win. and Jones; first base, Camel; sec
ond base, Ciymer; third base, Dundon
and Cogan: shortstop. Wagner; left field,
Flournoy: centre field, Gettman; right
field. Cannon. Tebeau also has about ten
called extra Icen. 1t seemingly is go
ing to be strenuous season in the Mid
die West.
Jimmy Manning turned a neat trick
on his old twirler, Dale Gear, present
manager of the opposition Kansas City
team. Dale is graduate of the Uni
versity of Kansas. and when he assumed
control of the Kansas City plant he paid
his old alma mater a visit, and incident
ally attempted to land their athletic
events for his park. Manning. however.
unpacked his cerberite samples from his
carpet-bag, loaded up with soft soap, and
interviewed the solons of Kansas. Man
ming admitted with modest blush. yes
terday that he had Just landed all games
that take place between the universities
of Kansas and Missouri, baseball, foot
ball. etc. for the next five years.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-26
BENNING ENTRIES.

The card for today is an ordinary one
and not at all up to the Benning stand
ard. The smallness of the fields can be
accounted for on account OF the back
wardness OF the horses. but it is certain
to improve from now on.
Entries for todays races:
First race-For three year olds and
upward; five and one-half furlopgs.-Cor-
mae. %; Quixada. 30; Frivol 81; High
Carnival. 81; Obliged, 80; Emncnce H..
81; Roma. 1O1
Second race-For maidens two years
old; four furlongs.-Alan, 107: Money
Lender, Red Knight, Prince Hoadley. 10:
Miraculous. 1O7; Blue Peter, 10: Squid.
1O7
Third race-For three year olds and up
ward selling; seven furlongs. All Saints.
lO5; Hop Scotch. los; Lamp o'Lee. l1s:
Tamarn. los; Woodtrice lis: Handicap
per. 100.
Apprentice allowance.
Fourth race--For three-year- olds and
upward: five and one half furlOngs. Not
Imam. 81: Nala, 81; Sunny Port, 81; Alaak,
80; Imperialist, 116; Thad, 102: Elizabeth
Moan, 90.
Fifth race-Maiden three-year- and
upward: seven furlongs. Anna Darling
1l3; Rendezvous, 90; DR.. Korber, III; Al
line Abbott. 113: Triton, 101; Caithness,
90.
Sixth race-Three- year -olds and up
ward; selling; five and one-half furlongs.
Lou Rey. lis; sFlara. 90; 'Filibuster. 1902
Apprentice allowances.
Note-The fourth race having failed to
fill. the first was divided. those drawn
running as the fourth race. The condi-
tions of the first race stand in the fourth
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-26
SECOND AUTOMOBILE SHOW.
Attractive Features Will Be Presented
by the Local Association.

The general public is evincing more
than ordinary interest in the second an
nual automobile show. announced to open
in the Light Infantry Armory on April Z.
1t is proposed to make the affair not
only an elaborate trades display, but a
decidedly comprehensive object lesson in
the way of practical demonstration of
the variety and methods of applying power
to propel vehicles. Several years ago
electricity was looked upon as the only
means of propelling vehicles which could
be absolutely controlled. This exhibition
will demonstrate that electricity is only
one of the many means of moving wagons
and carriages in a horseless fashion.
The leading makers of the country have
secured space for the display of their
products. and the competition will be
lively in demonstrating the value OF cleo
tricity. steam. gasolene and vapor as ap-
piled to driven vehicles. As a social event
its success is assured as the National
CAPITAL Automobile Club has approved
and endorsed the show, and with so large
and influential a membership the nightly
gathering at the show will include all
that is representative in army and navy,
diplomatic and professional circles.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-26
Entries at Little Rock.

LITTLE ROCK. March 25.-Entres for
tomorrows races:
First race-For four-year- odds and up
ward; selling; six furlongs. George b.
Cox. III; Alex. 10S; Incidental. 1os; Lead
stone. los: Alvalena. 106: Fred Hessig,
105: Birdie Stone, 1903; Ragnarok, 105.
Second race-For four year olds and up
ward; selling: five and one half furlongs.
St Wood, III; Horseshoe Tobacco. III;
Tenny Belle, los: Curd Gillock 107; Small
Jack, 1914: Miss Conrad. 1903: Harry Will
son, l0i: J. G. Ford. 10l: Stringtown. 80;
Man 80; Travers. 81; Maggie Clopton, So.
Third race-For three-year- Odds and up
ward; five and one-half furlongs. II. l..
Coleman. 1902: Father Wentker. 1902; Royal
Athlete, 80; Hainualt, 80; Lady Alberta,
81.
Fourth race-For three-year- olds and
upward; seven furlongs. WALLPAPER. lis:
Brigade. 107; Edgardo, 102; Satin Coat,
l0i: Dewey, ~
Fifth race-For three year olds and up
ward: selling; one mile. FL Caney. 1l6;
AVIATOR, 105; Pay the Fiddler, los; Little
Chimes. 105; Gilbert, 105: Svncopated
Sandy. l04; Lovable. 1913; Missile. 102;
Frank Jones, %.
Sixth race-For four-year- olds and up
ward; selling; six furlOngs. Boundlee.
1OS; Reducer, 10S; Siren Song. 10C: Lady
Curzon. 1906: Kitty G., Jog: Terralene. l06:
Cogswell. Jos; Hutch Miller. 105; st. Da-
Cid 1lg
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-26
WRESTLING MATCH.
Hoover, of This City, and Herald, of Bal
timore, Meet Tomorrow Night.

j. r. Hoover. champion lightweight
wrestler Of this city. and Joe Herald.
holding the honors for Baltimore. in the
same class. will meet on the mat tomorrow
night on the stage at Kernan's Lyceum
after the show, to wrestle for the cham
pionship OF the South.
Both men are in fine condition. and
Weiss, manager of Herald. is confident OF
his mans ability to win, and is putting
up quite roll on the result. Joe Grant.
who is looking out for the interests Of
his pupil, is equally sure of Hoover COM
ing out a winner. 1t should be lively
match.
The conditions call for a bout of one
hour, best two out of three falls II no
falls are gained. then the money is equally
divided IL only one fall is secured in that
time, the one making it is winner. Even
money is being wagered on the result.
Herald will bring with him quite dele
CATION of ''rooters.''