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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
MAN OF MANY WIVES.
John SCOTT, When Arrested, confesses
to Bieamy-Had Alabama Wife.

Evansville, Ind, January 14.-John
Scott, known under the names OF
Howard and Donnell, was arrested at
Uniontown, KY, last night on the
charge of bigamy, and today confessed
his guilt. Scott is a real estate man
In 1892 he married Miss Lula X. Frost
of Springdale, Ark. He lived with her
a few months, and, it Is alleged, after
getting a farm, left her.
He was next heard of in Tennessee
where he married Miss Sallie Gorder
near Paris, and afterwards deserted
her. Three other wives he claimed
after this time were Mrs. Pearl SUIT
ton of Mobile, Ala; Mrs. Mary A
Colt of Ruddyyille, KY, and Mrs.
Jane Mattingly of Bowling Green
KY. The names Of his three other
wives he refuses to give. SCOTS
scheme, 1t Is said, was to claim he was
a banker with large holdings in New
York and London.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
To Repeal Wine Tax.

Washington, January 4.-(Special)-
Representative Underwood has introduced
a bill repeating the special tax Of two
cents on Sparkling wines which are ex-
tensively produced in Alabama The
present rate is considered injurious to the
firms engaged In this business. and Mr..
Underwood has received petitions asking
for its repeal Congress is expected to
repeal practically all taxes of this nature
before adjournment.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
MANY FILIPINOS
SURRENDER ARMS

Washington January 14.-The War De-
partment was advised late this afternoon
of an important surrender which &C.
CURED yesterday at Taal Batangas, Phil
ippine Islands. the surrender including
one colonel three observation-disclosures, one
major, five captains, twelve lieutenants,
245 men and 223 rifles.
Marasigan, the colonel, was a leader of
Importance under the insurgent general,
Malvar operating in the western part of
Batangas. That section is reported now
to be particularly clear of hostile forces
1t is stated that the surrender was un-
conditional and due directly to the ex-
cellent service of the American troops.
The loyal natives. 1t is added. believe this
surrender will influence hostile bands In
other sections of Batangas to surrender.
Those prisoners not charged with serious
crimes were released.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
DENIES GAMBLING STORIES.
Charles M. schwab Says Sensational
Statements Are False.

New York. January 1.-THE follow
ing cable dispatch from Charles M.
Schwab, president of the United States
Steel Corporation, is self-explanatory:
Mice, January 14.-To the Asso-
ciated Press, New York: | have to-
day learned of the sensational state
ments regarding gambling at Monte
Carlo. have been on an automobiling
trip through the south of France with
q party of friends. l did visit the
Casino at Monte Carlo, but the state
ments of sensational gambling are
false.
(Signed) "SCHWAB."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
NEGRO CHRISTIAN CONGRESS.
Roosevelt Will Be Invited to Attend
the Meeting In Atlanta.

Atlanta, Ga, anuary 1.-THE board
of directors of the Negro Young Peo-
pies Christian Congress meets in this
city tomorrow to make up the pro-
gramme for the interdenominational
meeting of Christian Young People of
that race, to be held In Atlanta next
August
On Thursday night the board will
leave for Washington and will call
upon President Roosevelt Saturday
morning by appointment for the pur-
pose of inviting him to attend the
sessions of the. congress some time
between August and II.
An adjourned session of the board
will be held in Washington.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
TO CONSOLIDATE DISTRICTS.
Southern and Middle Alabama Dis
tricts May Be United.

Washington. January 4.-(Special)-
The judiciary committee of the House will
probably take up at an early date a
bill introduced having for its object the
consolidation of the Southern and Middle
Alabama district. in order that Judge
Toulmin may not be confined to Mobile.
Judge Jones Is averse to giving up Mont
gomery as a place for holding court. and
it is considered Likely the bill vii. be
amended so that Judge Toulmin will re-
ceive northern district court Possibly
Huntsville, which would leave Judge
Jones Montgomery and Birmingham.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
CUT IN A SALOON.
Jesse Hardin Is Dangerously Wounded,
Several Arrests Made.

While in a dispute over song In
saloon at Second avenue and Twenty
third street, Jesse Hardin was cut
four times with a pocketknife, last
night. His injuries were rather dan
gerous and he was removed to Cope
land g. Berry's Hospital. where they
were given attention.
AS result of the cutting ARRAY
Policemen Devine, Vandiver and Fow-
Ter arrested c.. A. johnson ON the
charge of an ARRAY; w. G. Tomlinson,
on the charge of assault with a
weapon; Carney Pellon, on the charge
of assault with intent to murder, and
A. Huskinson, on the latter charge
VIII Vigo was also cut during the
fight. 1t is charged that Huskinson
wounded him.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
Knoxville Preparing for schley.

Knoxville. Tenn, January 1.-THE
Chamber of Commerce tonight arranged
its programme of reception to Admiral
Schley. who will visit Knoxville Febru-
airy and 6. The principal features will
be a parade on the morning of the 9th,
public reception later and a banquet
at night On the second day the admiral
and party will be driven to the birth
place of Admiral Farragut and at night
another reception will be rendered the
distinguished guest by the Cumberland
Club.
The local chapter. Daughters of the
Revolution, will entertain Mrs. Schley,
and while she is here will unveil tablet
erected at the home of William Blount,
first Governor OF Tennessee. which Is
still standing.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15

Yesterday was the day for the annual
meetings of The stockholders of the banks
of Birmingham and all the meetings were
held except that of the Peoples Savings
Bank and Trust Company, which was
postponed for thirty days on account of
the Illness of President Henry B. Gray.
The year 1901 was one of marked pros
perity with the banking institutions and
the stockholders of each were naturally
gratified with the officers reports.
First National.
The meeting of the First National took
place at noon and the following directors
were elected
T. T. Hillman, retired iron manufacture
er; e. M. Tutwiler, president Tutwiler
Coal. Coke and Iron Company; B. F.
Moore, secretary and treasurer Moore &,
Handley Hardware Company; F. d. Ma
bers, president Nabers. Morrow & Sin
nige wholesale drugs; Robert Jemison.
president Birmingham Railway, Light and
Power Company; Erskine Ramsay of
Ramsay & Mccormack, bankers; F. M.
Jackson president Blocton Cahaba Coal
Company; T. H. Motion, real estate and
insurance; William A. Walker, attorney
at law; w. S. Brown, merchant; N. E.
Barker, president; w. P @. Harding,
vice president; Walker Percy. attorney at
law; w. H. Hassinger district manager
of the Republic Iron and Steel Company;
]. H. Barr, cashier.
The above list includes all the members
of last years board and three additional
membership. Percy, Mr.. Hassinger and
Mr.. Barr.
The stockholders congratulated the d.
rectors on the fact that the business of
the bank was the largest and most salts
factory in its history.
The board met in the afternoon and re-
elected the old officers as follows: Presi-
dent, N. E. Barker; vice president; J. H.
Woodward; vice president, w. P. g.
Harding; cashier, ]. H. Barr; assistant
cashier, w. w. Crawford.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
aIrminoham Case Submitted.

Montgomery, January 14-(Special.)-
The case of j. B. Francis VS.. Hines
Peavey was today submitted to the SUI
preme Court on briefs Hon. John P. Till
man appeared for the appelle and Mr..
E. D. Smith for the appellant. 1t is I'M
derstood that the court will consider it at
once
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
Alabama National.

The stockholders of the Alabama Ma
tional Bank met in their building at noon.
The report of President Cobbs shows an
increase in each department of something
like rs per cent. This remarkable exhibit
ton AS progress was the feature of this
popular institution last year. so 1t will
be, it's friends say. in 1902.
Directors were elected as follows.
B. F. Roden. president of the B. F. Ro-
den Grocery Company; H. H. Mayberry,
president of the Mayberry Hardware
Company; J. II. Robinson. treasurer OF
the Decatur Car Wheel and Manufacture
ing Company; C. s. Simons. treasurer OF
the Alabama Grocery Company; Gen. E.
w. Rucker. vice president of the Sloss-
Sheffield Steel and Iron Company; T. w.
Pratt, president of the West Huntsville
Cotton Mills Company; Lewis Minor,
treasurer of the Bessemer Fire Brick
Company; w. A. Porter. cashier; ]. B.
Cobbs. president.
The members added were Mr.. Pratt.
Mr.. Minor and Mr.. Porter.
After the adjournment of the stock
holders the directors met and reelected
officers as follows: J. B. Cobbs, presi-
dent; H. H. Mayberry. vice president;
w. A. Porter, cashier; s. McGaughy, as
sistant cashier; C. M. Williamson, assis-
tant cashier; B. F. Roden. chairman Of
the executive committee.
Trust and Savings.
The stockholders of the Trust and Saw
ings Company met In their splendid new
building. The presidents report was re-
oeived with great satisfaction. The old
board was reelected as follows:
Arthur Smith, president; James Bow
ron, vice president Dimmick Pipe Com
pany: J. NJ. Caldwell, secretary and treas
urer Caldwell Real Estate and Improve
ment Company; s. L. Earle of Earle. Ter
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
GREEK NEW YEAR
AND HOW OBSERVED

Yesterday was Greek New Year. just
thirteen days later than that of other
Christian nations. In Greece two days are
set aside for the celebration-the 18th and
18th. Services are held In the churches,
conducted by the priests. There are pa.
rades, in which all the government troops
are seen and festivities and balls occur at
night.
The difference In time is due to the split
between the Greek and Roman churches
many centuries ago, and every 100 years
difference in time is increased by one
day.
In Birmingham the day is not observed
extensively. There is no church to atteno
and no religious services can be held. No
Stores are closed here, as in Greece.
The first New Year celebration ever
held in this country was yesterday in New
York About 5000 Greeks give there, and
they carried out the customs usual in
their country.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15

hall and the places of interest In Bir-
mingham.
Chief Austin has detailed a policeman
to remain at the passenger station to
direct the visitors to the place of meet
ing.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
IRON MARKET FIRM
AND STOCKS LIGHT
Present Basis Strongly Main
tanned and Advance Expected
CAR SITUATION IMPROVES
An interesting Report From Great
Britain Showing the Condition of
the Iron, Steel and shipbuiId-
ing Industries There.

| The iron market continues firm and
satisfactory and while there has not
been quite as much activity this week as
last. the s1s basis is strongly maintained.
Furnace stocks are becoming very low
and a further advance in prices is looked
lor soon. It is hard to see, SO selling
agents and brokers say how an advance
can well be kept back.
The situation as regards transportation
has improved. Cars are still scarce, but
the railroads are bending every energy
to add to their rolling stock
Matheson & Grants Engineering Trades
Report, issued in London en- January l,
says:
English Situation.
The production of iron and steel for
| the past year has been less In quantity
than in 1900. and prices have been lower.
| The competition from American steel
makers, which seemed serious In the
spring, has not continued. partly owing
to their sufficient employment at home
and partly to want OF accord between
British requirements and American con-
ditions. German steel makers, who are
suffering greatly from lack Of orders at
home, are offering finished and partly ffn-
ished STEEL delivered In this country. at
prices which must be quite unremunera-
tive to the makers but none the less dis
turbing to British firms. The real cost
of production in Germany Is not really
lower than in Great Britain. and will not
allow this competition to continue.
1.-The Standardization of sections of
rolled iron and steel is occupying the at
tention of engineers. manufacturers and
merchants Undoubtedly the present va
riety causes great Inconvenience, espe-
cially in specifications from the colonies,
where sections are often prescribed which
are obsolete or do not exist amongst
makers of the quality desired or where
the quantities ordered are SO small as to
involve excessive cost per ton for putting
the roll in operation. But the difficulties
be better solved in connection with
a change of metrical measures.
shIpbuildIne Industry.
1.-THE total tonnage launched in Great
Britain has been greater In 1901 than In
any previous year. Prices have not, how
ever. been so profitable, nor has there
been SO good time for ship owners as
that enjoyed two three years ago. The
constant growth In the size of steamers
and their improved equipment tend as
they have always done. to render obsolete
and unremunerative older and smaller
vessels. All the engineering trades In the
country are concerned in the prosperity
of the shipbuilding industry, which af-
fords employment to so many subsidiary
trades. The prices and profits of the steel
makers, the activity of machine tool ma
kers and the earnings of the railways
depend largely on shipbuilding and the
profits during the coming year f1ourishes
or declines"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
Bank Robbed Of $4,000.

Guthrie, o. r.. January 1.-THE
Peoples Bank at North Enid was rob-
bed yesterday morning of $4,000. The
burglars blew the safe open with dyna-
mite. There is no clue to their iden-
tity.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15

Colonel John to Lecture.-The In
tellectual culture committee of the
B'nai Birth Society will give the third
of the seasons entertainments next
Sunday evening at the lecture rooms
of the temple. The lecture will be
by Col. s. w. John. Subject: Woman;
What Can Be. Done to Elevate Her
Condition."
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15

investigates shootng.-Sheriff Bur
gin is making an investigation into
the shooting by Albert Lacy of negro
boy in a section house near South
Park station, on the Bessemer dummy
line. After the shooting Lacy fled
and has not been captured.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
FUNERAL NOTICE

The friends and acquaintance of DIR.
James II. Allen, Mrs. j. Fl. Allen, r. NJ.
and Lucien C. Brown are invited to at
tend the funeral of the, former this
"wednesday afternoon at p. m. from
210S Seventh avenue. Interment Wood
lawn cemetery.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
The Cl IY.

Maria age Observation-Disclosures
licenses were issued yesterday to R.
L. Miles and Mamie Jane Cason, Rob-
ert Howard and Rosa Phillips.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
Stops tho Cough
and works OFF the Cold

Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No Cure, No Pay.
Price Is cents. 9-n-7m-sat-wed.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15
Eczema

A~e q 10 4 II u
How 1t reddens the skin, itches, oozes,
dries and scales
Some people call it letter, milk crust or
salt rheum.
The suffering from it is sometimes In.
tense; local applications are resorted to-
they mitigate, but cannot cure.
1t proceeds from humors inherited or &C.
quired and persists until these have been
removed.
Hoods S0rSdp0rilia
positively removes them, has radically
and permanently cured the worst cases, and
is without an equal for all cutaneous
eruptious.
HooD PILLS the hest cathartc. Price Is cents.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-01-15

Benefit Ball.-Prof. J. J. Judges
benefit ball, rendered by the Musi-
clans Union, will take place at Elks'
Hall tonight. A brilliant affair Is
promised Professor Judge met with
quite Loss by fire in his dancing
academy on First avenue recently, and
the proceeds of the ball will help to
reimburse him.
Several Serious charges.-Walter
Hill, young white boy II years old,
is in the county jail on several
charges, among them being assault
with intent to murder, abusive Ian.
guage, carrying a concealed pistol
presenting a pistol, using obscene Ian
guage In the presence of females. Hill
lives beyond Red mountain and was
formerly motorman.
Board of Trade.-A meeting of the
Board of Trade will be held this after
noon at o'clock in the rooms of the
board in the Alabama National Bank
building At this meeting the ques-
ton of fruit stands will probably be
considered, and some resolutions re-
specting the petitions to be presented
i the Mayor and Board of Aldermen
passed.
Approves Findlngs.-Governor Jelks
has approved the findings of the court
martial held in the armory of the
Jefferson Volunteers last November.
The trials were of four men, charged
with failure to obey orders. R. F.
Summers was fined $13 and dis
charged from service. Roland J..
hearn was fined 81. The charges
against the other two privates were
dismissed. The officers of the COM
pany were ordered to enforce the find
ings and make reports of the same
to the adjutant general.
Answered Three AIarms.-Three
runs were made by the fire depart
ment yesterday, not one of them
amounting to much The first was
at 8 o'clock in the morning to Six
teenth street and Sixth avenue for
small blaze. About dark piece of
woodwork in Douglas Brothers store
ignited from crossed electric wires. 1t
would have been serious had 1t &C.
Cured later Shortly afterwards some
one burned out chimney in the Flor
ence Hotel, and an alarm was sent in.
Cheap Rates to Field Triais.-On
account of the Alabama Field
Trial Clubs meeting at Ath-
ems, February 3, all roads en-
tering Alabama have authorized a
rate of one and one-third fare for
the round trip from points in the
State on the certificate plan. Tickets
will be sold from February 1 to 8, good
for return up to and including Feb
ruary 10. Certificates must be Sc
cured with each ticket, and when
countersigned by the secretary of the
club at Athens, VIII secure the holder
return ticket at l cent per mile.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-09
DESERTERS HANGED
Two Negro Soldiers Pay the Death
Penalty in Philippines.
JOINED THE ENEMY.
The President Refused 10 Interfere In
Their Behalf aud 20 Informed
General Chaffee, Who Il In
Command Of Army.

Washington. Feb S.--Two soldiers
were hanged in the Philippines Fri
day in execution Of sentences imposed
BY military commissioners by which
they were tried and convicted Of de-
serting 20 the enemy. Their names
were Edmond A. DuBose and Lewis
Russell and both were attached TO
company Z Of the Ninth cavalry. ne
gro regiment. While their company
was operating against the insurgents
In the province Of Albay in August
last the two men deserted and we're
afterwards discovered serving In the
ranks OF the enemy.
The case was laid before President
Roosevelt in time 10 prevent the exc
cution Ia case he desired TO do 50. The
president. after consultation with the
secretary OF war. declined TO interfere
and q Calse message 20 this effect
was sent 20 Gen. Chanoe Wednesday.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-09
WASHINGTON NOTES.
Senate Passes the Pension ApprO-
priati0n Measure.
OTHERS DISPOSED OF
Urgent Deficiency BIN Was Sent "a
Conference and Special Bill by
Quay House Dis
poses Of One Measure.

Washington. Feb S.--Mr Turner OF
Washington delivered a carefully pre-
pared speech IN the senate Friday on
the general Philippine question and
the pension appropriation bill was
passed.
When the senate convened II dis
agreed TO the amendments OF tie
house on the urgent deficiency bill.
agreed 20 the conference asked and
appointed Senators Hale. Allison and
Teller as conferecs and the part OF
the senate.
A bin approprlatlng 100000 for the
erection OF a public building at New
castle. Pa. was passed AT the request
OF Mr. Quay. Of Pennsylvania
At the conclusion OF routine business
Mr.. Patterson OF Colorado made a per-
sonal explanation OF what he had said
concerning Gov. Taft's attitude toward
the treason and sedItlon laws enacted
by the Philippine commission. Gov.
Taft, he said, bad made a statement be-
fore the Philippine commission in
which he said that Mr. Patterson In
adve-tently no doubt. had conveyed a
wrong impression to the senate and to
the country as to his attitude toward
those laws.
Mr.. Patterson said he had stated In
his own way the impression Governor
Taft's original statement had made up
on him. That impression. he said. was
wrong. Governor Taft not only does
not disagree with the law" he added.
but approves Of Il as peculiarly ne
cessary."
II, house then went into committee
OF the whole and resumed the consid-
Grafton OF the legislative approprla-
tion bill. The bill was passed before
adjournment.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-09

Austin. Feb. S,-The Gulf Colorado
and santa Fe company Is 10 be sued by
the state IN two cases OF eXtortion, the
penalty being $500 10 $1,000 In each
case. Tho railroad commission fur
nished the evidence 10 the attorney
general and instructed them 20 bring
two suits for extortion on shipments
OF corn from Texarkana 70 Gold
.hwalte. FOR which The santa Fe Is
Ueged 10 have charged 25c per 100
unds. when the commission rate
Iuld be but l2iac. Il being the maxi
n two-llne rate TO common point
tory.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-09
Statehood Hearing

Washington. Feb s.-The statehood
hearing before the house committee
on territories have about concluded.
II Is announced That on Feb 81 the
committee will 60 into executive sos
sion 70 formulate a report on the pend
ing statehood bills. So far as the
Democratic members Of the commit
tee are concerned they will support
statehood for all three territories. but
II Is more than likely that some Of the
Republican members will balk az state.
hood Tor Arizona and New Mexico. Il
Is believed. however. that favorable re-
ports win bee had on all the statehood
bills. with Oklahoma having by far the
strongest support.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-09
IIIK Lumbar FIre

TeXarkana, Tex, Feb. Sire de-
stroyed one Of the largest mills Of the
Bodicaw Lumber company at Stamps
go miles north OF Texarlena. Two
other mills. the planers. eight dry
kilns and thousands OF feet OF lumber
were threatened by the FIRE. but the
employees saved them. Several men
we're hurt while hghtlng the flames.
The loss on the mill was 100000. Il
was insured for $4,000. all but $4,000
being In a TeXarkana agency. The
FIRE was caused by a dry pipe. The
Bodicaw company has two other mills
at Stamps and several along the line
OF the Louisiana and Arkansas rail-
road. which were started by this com
pany. The mill will be rebuilt
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-02-09
corallIen ef YsunR nee..r.lt.

Washington. Feb. S-The follow
ing statement was isued at the White
House al noon today:
Tho condition OF the presidents son
is favorable. Doctors say the prcsi-
dent should not go to Charleston. as
any time within six days his son may
take a sudden turn for the worse. The
president also 10 asked not 10 so TO
Groton. as his visit might excite the
boy. who is not in Immediate danger"
Owing 20 the request OF the doctors
the presid, It has abandoned his trip
to Charleston.