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The age-herald., 1902-05-01
PRATT CITY.

Pratt City, April 0.-(Special)- great council of Alabama Improved Order of Red Men will meet at Pratt City Tues day, May 20. The Pratt City order is making extensive preparations for the occasion. Committees have been appoint ed on arrangements, reception and enter tainment This meeting promises to be the largest in point of attendance in the history of the order In this state. New laws to be enacted and the selection of great chiefs are the most important fea- lures of this meeting. The great council of the United States will be represented by Past Great Incohonee W. H. Heirone- mos of Birmingham and by Great Junior Sagamore of the United States Thomas H. Watts of Montgomery. Great sachem W. H. Trice of Montgomery will pre- side. Great Chief of Records Thomas B. Hazelton of Jasper will keep the records of the meeting.
 Sunday school class No. of the M. B. church, South, will give a strawberry and ice cream supper at the city hall on the evening of May T.
 A number of the younger set will meet Friday evening at the home of MT. and Mrs. Joe Lacy on Fifth street for the purpose of organizing a social club. The membership will be limited.
 Messrs. Sam Foley J. W. Woltersdorf and Dr. Seay returned from Montgom- cry this morning. where they have been attending a meeting of the Shriners. Dr Seay crossed the hot sands of the desert, and all report royal good time.
 Mir Bob Priest of Troy, Miss, is visit ing MT. J. McGill on Second avenue.
 Mrs. T. B. Boring Mrs. c. P. Morrow Miss Frances Marston and Miss Katie Bell attended the Missionary Union, which met at the South Highland Pres- byterian church, Birmingham, yesterday afternoon. The next meeting will be held at Pratt City some time in July.
 The Rev. MT. Miller of Cullman is visit ing his mother, who resides near Crum- ley's Chapel.
 Mrs R. D. Roe visited friends in Bir- mingham today
 MT. Dearness of Birmingham made a business trip to Pratt City yesterday.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
AUDITORIUM MAY
 AGAIN CHANGE HANDS
Lease of R. coley Anderson Expired Yesterday and Has Not
 Been Renewed.

The local theatrical situation warmed up yesterday. The result will probably be the reopening of the Auditorium, and possibly under new management. The lease of MT. R. Coley Anderson expired yesterday and has not been renewed.
 It is stated on good authority that an agent for another theatrical manager has made an offer for the house. When seen last night at the hotel he refused to make any statement and denied knowing of the proposition.
 MT. Anderson has not been heard from. Last night a friend telegraphed him to ascertain if he would renew his lease, but no reply has been received. The house will be leased to other parties if Mr. Anderson is not heard from in a short time.
 It is said to be the plan of the other managers to put in stock company. playing comedies with vaudeville between acts The show will probably be similar to the one Jake Wells Is putting on at the Grand in Atlanta. He has a large chorus of pretty girls and is playing to large audiences.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
SHOEMAKERS NOW
 RAISE PRICES
BIG REPAIRERs FORM coMBINA- TON AND PUT UP PRICE OF HALFsoLINc 2s CENTS ON THE PAIR.

Another class of workmen have com bined for higher prices. This time those who will ask more for their work are the shoemakers of Birmingham. A num- Der of the largest workshops have enter ed into combination and prices will soar beginning today. The new rates are:
 For mailing halfsoles, 75 cents; old rate. 50 cents.
 For sewing halfsoles, $15o; old rate. s1.25.
 These prices include fixing the heels. When this work is not to be done the prices will be 65 cents and $1 .25.
 Among the most prominent members of the combination are D. B. Luster, Fred Romeni, W. w. Smith and J. Williams. A number of other repairers have also agreed to the scale. On the other hand several have stated they will not sup port the advance.
 The cause of the advances as given out by those in the combination is an in- crease of cost of all feathers and other material and of wages. At the present time shoemakers do not receive larger salaries than from $7.50 to v12.OO per week for work from o'clock in the morning until 6:30 or o'clock at night They have asked for more wages, and in order that their demands may be met the ad- vance of prices for repairs have been made. It is also asserted that the price of leather has increased from 25 cents to 33 cents per pound.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
WOOD REvoKEs BURIAL ORDER.
Thinks the Parish Priests Have Right
 to ColIect-Old Trouble.

Havana, April Ex-Governor General Wood has revoked the order prohibiting the collection of burial fees by the parish priests The Governor General took this action believing all persons who deemed themselves deprived of, or injured in their rights. should appeal to the courts.
 The question between the military gov ernment and the archbishop of Havana regarding the right of the church to col lect certain burial fees for interments in Cristobal cemetery resulted April 15 in the arrest of the chaplain of tls> cemetery for refusing to receive a body for inter- ment without certificate from the parish priest.
 A few days previous to April Is the act ing Cuban secretary of state wrote let ter to the archbishop of Havana request ing him to inform the parish priests that they had no right to collect burial fees; that certificates authorizing burial could be legally issued only by judge or the civil Goveronr, and the burial in the cemeter.- could not be refused when such 8 certificate was presented.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
A. A. ROBINSON SATISFIED.
President of Mexican Central Well
 Pleased With Recent Deal.

Topeka, Kan, April 30.-A. A. Robin son, president of the Mexican Central Railroad, arrived here today. He will re- main for a few days before continuing his journey to Boston to attend a meet ing of the directors of the road. He ex- pressed satisfaction over the consumma- tion of the deal whereby the Rock Island becomes the owner of the St. Louis, Kansas City and Colorado, which deal, he said, would benefit the Mexican Gen. tral. President Robinson said:
 We will soon begin work on the two hundred mile extension of the road from Torreon to Trevenious. The latter point Is near Monterey. This is the most impor- tant improvement now in sight. The headquarters of the road will soon be moved to St. Louis, but the annual meet ing will continue to be held in Boston, as the Mexican Central is a Massaohu- sets corporation.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
FIGHTING IN COLOMBIA.
Government Gunboat General Pinzon
 Returns From Bocas del Toro.

Colon, Colombia, April 3o.-The govern ment gunboat General Pinzon returned here today from Bocas del Toro.
 An expedition of 400 government troops under General Gomez, the military gov ernor of Colon, and General Ferrera left Bocas on board the Pinzon April 26 to force the insurgents to exacuate Chiriqui Grande. Fighting occurred Sunday. April 27, at Las Penas, seven miles from Chiri- qui Grande, where Colonel Buendia, with 300 insurgents, occupied strongly en- trenched positions on the summit of a mountain. The government troops ad- vanced and captured the rebel trenches. The government lost sixty men in killed or wounded In this engagement. The in surgents swan the river of Guaraumo.
 On the other side of the river they were reinforced by 800 troops under Victoriano Lorenzo. General Ferrera was wounded in the attack on the entrenchments.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01

Gadsden. April .-(speciaD-Wendall J.
 Watson, the 20 year old son of Mrs. John Chandler, of Columbus City, Marshall county, writes to his mother that he has joined the regiment of British troops at Cape Town and is under Lord Kitchener, and that he thinks great deal of him. Watson left home some time ago and went to Chattanooga to find employment. There he joined a show, and when he reached New Orleans he left the show to board big steamer carrying American mules for the use of the British gov- ernment in the Boer war and Wendali
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
SOUTHERN RAILWAY COMPANY.
Southern Baptist Convention, Ashe. vile, N. C., May 9th to 18th, 1902.

For the above occasion the Southern Railway will sell tickets from points ou its line at low rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale May 6 and 10 inclusive, with final limit May H, priv ilege of extension to June 2, 1902, by de- posting tickets with joint agent, Ashe- vile, on or before May 15, and upon pay ment of fee of fifty cents.
 The Southern Railway have arranged a special low rate of Five Dollars (S5. .OO for the round trip from Asheville. N, C.. to Charleston. s. C., and return for the benefit of the delegates and visitors to this convention, giving them an oppor- tunity to visit the exposition at Charles ton at very low rate. Tickets will be on sale at Asheville for this occasion May E and 13, with final limit three days from ds te of sale.
 For further information call on any agent Southern Railway, or write c. E. Jackson, Travelling Passenger Agent Morris Hotel Building, Birmingham, Ala.
 4-S0-7.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
DEATHS ANDFUNERALS
Capt. James T. Harris.

Capt. James T. Harris, aged 70 years, died yesterday morning at 10:45 o'clock after an illness of more than month. from the residence of his daughter, Mrs. H. Swope, Friday morning at 10 o'clock.
 The services will be in charge of the Masons, of which Captain Harris was a prominent member. The interment will be at Oak Hill cemetery. The deceased was a veteran of the civil war. He is native of Dallas, Wales, and has been in this country for half century
 Captain Harris leaves three daughters, Mrs. R. Munger, Mrs. H. Swope and Mrs. E. Ferguson.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
FACTS ABOUT TUBERCULOSIS.
Baccili In Man and Beast Are the
 Same, Says Behring.

Berlin April S0.-Advance sheets of Professor Behring's forthcoming book on today. The professor details the resul ts of six years Investigations at Marbur s He affirms that tuberculosis in men and cattle is propagated by identical baccilli result from the capacity of the baccilli to accommodate themselves to the or- ganism in which they live.
 The writer says he has discovered a method of rendering cattle immune against tuberculosis which Is done by vaccnating the cattle when they are young. This he declares. to be his greatest discovery
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
.Recoya of Comyts :

Tn the first division of the City Court the case of J. H. Leverett vs the Semet- Solvay Company resulted in verdict for $Soo0. Plaintiff sued for damages for al- legged injuries received in fall.
 The case of S. I. Bingham vs. Minor Engineering and Construction Company Is on trial Plaintiff Is suing for dam ages for alleged personal injuries. claim ing that while a conductor on a freight train he was struck with an iron bar left on some coke ovens by defendants employees.
 In the United States Court Silas Brown, administrator, has filed suit against the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Com pany.
 In the Circuit Court the case of Matte V. withers vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company resulted In a verdict of $50. Plaintiff, who is a colored woman, sued for $2OO0 damages. alleging that the conductor of one of defendant 8 cars hurt her feelings.
 The case of the Little Warrior Coal Company vs. J. DeB. Hooper ct al. is on trial. Plaintiff is suing on a bond for s25oo damages.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
TOWN MARSHAL KILLED. Had Doctor Arrested and Trouble Re-
 suited When They Met.

England, Ark, April 30.-Town Marshal Sam B. Weaver was shot and killed by Dr. w. E. Allen at 7:3o o'clock tonight. The right arm of Arthur Young, a by stander, was broken by a stray shot. Dr. Allen was seriously wounded in the hip by Weaver.
 pr. Allen had been arrested about ten days ago by Weaver. Witnesses state the two men met this evening and after some angry words Allen pulled his pistol and shot Weaver four times. As Weaver fell he pulled his pistol and shot Allen in the hip, then expired.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
BIG STRIKE IN PlTTs8URo.
12 ,ooo Workmen Will Fail to Report
 for Work Today.

Pittsburg April 30.-The May-day strike fever Is on in this city, and in the morn ing nearly 12oOO workmen will fail to re- port for duty because their employers have refused to comply with their de- mands for advances In wages and short ening of hours, the principal demand of all the unions being for an eight-hour day.
 Those who will strike tomorrow are the structural iron workers, numbering 2300; carpenters 5000; house wiremen 250; tile settlers 200; slate and tile roofers 30O; sheet metal workers 300; plumbers (prob- ably) $50; bricklayers 2000; fathers 300.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
sWAYZlE RETURNS.
Declares His Dealings With the Kan
 sas City Bank Were Honorable.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 30.-Edward L. swayzie, member of the live stock commission firm of Ladd, Penny & Sway zie, who disappeared in July, 1900. re- turned to Kansas City today. Soon after swayzie's disappearance his firm failed for about s1oO,OOo, catching Kansas City, Boston and San Francisco banks, and a warrant charging him with intent to cheat and efraud. was sworn out by Attorney L. c. Boyle of the Bankers and Cattiemen's Protective Association. Swayzie was followed to New York, where all trace of him was lost.
 Swaysie declared today that his deal- ings had been honorable, and that he is ready to face any charge. Attorney Boyle would not say whether he would be arrested or whether the charges would be pushed.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
YOUNG ALABAMlAN IS
 IN THE BRITISH ARMY

secured employment to look after the mules. When he reached Cape Town he joined the army and Is now there.
 Several weeks ago General Pearson of the Boer army in a statement made in New Orleans asserted that the United States was assisting the British and violating the neutrality laws by sending munitions of war and men to join the English army in South Africa The ac- ton of young Chandler in joining the British army after securing employment on a transport bound for Cape Town con- firms General Pearson's statement as to the methods used by English officers in enlisting Americans to fight the Boers.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
MIR. MORRIS RETURNS.
Agent of the Commercial Club We'll
 Pleased With His Trip.

MT. W. H. Morris has returned to Bir- mingham from his trip through Pennsyl- vania in behalf of the Commercial Club MT. Morris is well pleased with his trip, and reports that several gentlemen will come to Birmingham next month to in- vestigate the situation with a view to erecting plants here.
 MT. Morris saw men interested in a glass factory, a furniture factory and several other kinds of industries. The men who were here some time ago fgur- ing on erecting a car and wagon factory will return about May 15 to close, # pos- sible, the deal for the property for the plant and let a contraot for It's erection.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
PRINCESS GETS TWO YEAR SENTENCE Convicted in English Court on
 Charge of Forgery WILL NOT DO HARD LABOR Princess RadzlwllI Took the Verdict Calmly and Simply Bowed Her
 Head When the Judge Com
 mented on Her Crime.
WILL NOT DO HARD LABOR

capetown. April D.-Princess Radziwill' who has been on trial here before the Supreme Court on the charge of forgery in connection with notes purporting to have been endorsed by tho late Cecil Rhodes, was sentenced today to two years confinement in the house of correction.
 The attorney general made long ad- dress in which he cautioned the jury against being mystified by teiegrams frgm "hair-brained individuals like Wli- Ham T. Stead and others" and alleged discriminating documents which were merely "the ordinary armament of blackmailer." Continuing he said;
 Nothing could be more gross and treacherous than the prisoners behavior throughout" He appealed to the jury to arrive at a verdict on the evidence which would rid society temporarily at least, "of cruel and dangerous woman.
 Counsel for the defense appealed to the jury on the ground that nobody had suf- fered by the frauds and said that yer dict of guilty would be equivalent to hanging the princess to the nearest tree, for then every door in Europe In the fu- ture would be closed against her.
 The chief justice cautioned the jury to disregard the prisoners noble birth and antecedents.
 After a brief retirement the jury brought in a verdict of guilty on all the counts against her.
 The chief justice then addressed the prisoner impressively. He referred to her birth her education and her position in soeiety. He deplored the two dark feat ures of her case, namely, the attempts to incriminate the innocent Mrs. Schultz and the bribing of boy in the employ of the postoffce to forge date line on the alleged cablegram from B. A. Hawks- ley. Owing to her delicate health, the chief justice said she would not have to rerform hard labor but that she would he confined for two years in the house of correction or any other place the gov ernor was pleased to appoint.
 Comment of London Papers.
 London. May 1.-The morning papers comment upon the remarkable career and the personality of Princess Radziwill. They generally attribute MT. Rhodes death to the worry she caused him and to the fact that he was obliged to return to South Africa in the hottest weather to fight the case In a sketch or the Princess the Daily Telegram says: MT. Rhodes lived In almost comic terror or her. His house was always open, says the paper, and his notions of hospitality did not permit him to deny his door tc any one. As result Princess Radziwil was frequent but unwelcome visitor.
 The Daily Chronicle describes the Prin cess as probably the only woman wh' ever obtained the least influence ove
 MT. Rhodes.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
Want sohIey in Show Business.

Norfolk, Va, April 3O.-It is understood that there Is a possibility that Rear Ad- miral Schley may be elected president of the Jamestown Exposition Company. He is known to be the choice of several of the principal incorporators, who have written him with view to ascertaining whether he is in a position to accept it. The board of directors will meet on May '. when a permanent organization will be perfected. This will include the cleo tion of a president. treasurer and thirty one additional directors.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
Masonic Lodge In Islands.

Macon, Ga.. April 30.-Dr. J. w. Taylor. the Masonic order in the United States, has granted a dlspensation for a Masonic lodge in San Juan, Porto Rico, and will soon grant another for 8 lodge in Manila. These will be the first lodges to be in- stituted in the flew insular possessions. Dr. Taylor has also called the meeting of the next grand chapter at Little Rock. Ark, in 1903
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
Chinamen Leavinu.

San Antonio, Tex, April 3O.-Within the past thirty days there has been a marked decrease in the Chinese popula- tion of San Antonio. Establishments run by Chinese have been closed up and the proprietors have disappeared, and laun- dries that have been in operation for years are abandoned and the employees have gone. no one outside of the Chinese who are still here know where, and they refuse to disclose anything. The police are at a loss to account for the exodus.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
SOUTHERN BAPTIST CONVENTION
AsheviIIe, N. C., May 9th, to the
 18th, 1902.

For tho above occasion the Southern Railway will sell tickets from all points on it's line to Asheville, N. c. and re- turn at rate of one fare for the round trip. Tickets will be on sale May 9th to 10th inclusive with final limit for re- turn passage May 21, 1902.
 Extension of limit to June 2nd, 1902 can be obtained by depositing ticket with Joint Agent at Asheville on or before May 18th and upon payment of fee of fifty cents at time of deposit.
 For further information call on any ticket agent of the Southern Railway or write c. E. Jackson, Travelling Pas senger Agent. Morris Hotel building, Bir- ingham, Ala.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01

mingham lodge on Nineteenth street near second avenue The most important mat ter to be discussed will be the erection of Pythian Temple, and prominent member of each of the six local lodges will make a short talk on the project.
 After the meeting there will be a ban quet spread at the Ellis Restaurant to which all the Knights are invited. A moker will be enjoyed during the meet ing at the hall.
 ShoNt talks will be heard on "The Good of the Order" the Uniform Rank" the Endowment Rank" and other matters of interest.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
Carpenters Strike In Buffalo.

Buffalo, April 8O.-Two thousand car penters and 800 plumbers employed in this city will strike tomorrow for more wages. The carpenters demand S71a cents an hour They now get 30 cents. The plumbers want an advance from $3 to 8. 50 a day. Fourteen contractors, employing about 1000 men, today agreed to pay the wages demanded by the carpenters.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
VIII Fight LaJoIe Case.

Cleveland, O., April 30.-At the conclu- sion of a secret conference of the Ameri- can League magnates today President Ban Johnson stated that 1t had been de- cided to fight the injunction cases against Lajoie. Frazer and Bernhard to the end that perpetual injunctions granted by the common pleas court in Philadelphia against these players will at once be car ried to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
Much Live Stock Carried Over.

Chicago April 30.-The Record-Herald tomorrow will say:
 More live stock was carried over unsold at the yards last night than on any previ- ous day this year. Representatives of the packers spent over an hour looking the markets over before they took hold to any important extent Then they bought about 5000 of the 1S.0O0 head of cattle re- ceived, and drew out of the market At the close of business there were 10, 900 cattle left over unsold and half as many hogs.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
German Baptist Conference, May 2o-
 "A, 1902, Harrisburg, Pa.

For above occasion the Southern Rail- way will sell tickets at one fare for the round trip from points in North Carolina, Alabama and Tennessee to Harrisburg, Pa, and return, selling May 18th to goth, inclusive-flnal limit for return June 3rd, 1902 except that by depositing ticket with agent of terminal line before June End, extension of limit may be obtained until June 30th. 1902
 For further information call on any ticket agent of the Southern Railway.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
Rattleshlp Illinois Sails.

New York. April 3O.-The United States battleship 4llInois sailed today with Rear Admiral A. s. Crowninshield on board to take comm and of the European station and take part in the naval ceremonies at the coronation of King Edward. She is commanded by Captain George A. Con- vers.
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
CLUB WOMEN MEET.
Special Trains Roll Into Los Angeles
 Loaded With Delegates.

Los Angeles, Cal, April 30.-with the arrival of many special trains from the East and North, carrying delegates to the biennial convention of the general feder- ation of women's clubs, the various head quarters at the hotels and at Simpsons Auditorium have become centers of bright color and lively action.
 Mrs. D. T. S. Denison of New York Is prominently mentioned as the Eastern candidate for the presidency, while Mrs. Pratt Decker of Denver and Mrs. Robert J. Burdett of Pasadena are the Western candidates
The age-herald., 1902-05-01
SPARKS ACQUITTED.
Charged With Killing Negro-J. E.
 Renshaw Now On Trial.

Will Sparks, a young white man, was acquitted in the Criminal Court yesterday of the charge of murder. He was in dicted on charge of shooting and kill ing a negro named Bob Robinson on De- cember 19 1899, near the boilers at the Ensley furnaces.
 J. E. Renshaw white man, Is on trial in this court charged with the mur- der of Ben Street, another white man. It is charged that the two got into a quarrel about 50 cents and that Renshaw killed Street. The killing occurred in 1899