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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-08
Tortured in Venezuela d?

New York. tSpcciaD - Hi
L.ambcr, has made claim Tor s
damages against tho Govcrnm
Venezuela for alleged false in
mcnt. torture while imprisoned /.
loss OF certain papers. He was
in Caracas in July last. In hi
sled with Secretary OF State |
says he is an American by nat
iion
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-08
In Spanish Prisons.

san Juan. Porto Rico tSpecaD " The
House oi Delegates has asked Tor inior
nation regarding Porto Rican prisoner
in the Spanish penitcniiary at Ccuta. Mo
rocco The records show that 10 pri>-
oncrs were sent from Porto Rico To
Ccu,a between 1882 and 1868 Against
l. al these persons no specific charges
were brought; they being. ii is said. poll,
zeal prisoners An effort will probably
hc made 10 secure their release through
Secretary III State Hay
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-08
Airbrakes Did Not Hold.

Dubuque. Iowa tSpociaD y rear
end collision between freight tram, ON
the Illinois Central 4; Apple River. ILL.,.
. ,iation 90 miic> cast d here. resulted
in the death 81 Tour >;ockmcn and the
njuring al i've Others, The >toci.mcn
were Al. asleep in the caboo>c when the
collision occurred The forward train
had stopped Tor watcr, and !, j. claimed
the rear train WAS Tagged hnt could no,
stop owing to the failure oi The airbrakcs
10 operate.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-08
Foreign.

The Earl of Munster. who was ma
jor of the Third Battalion of the Royal
Scots, was accidentally killed at the Lapc
Mines. in South Africa.
I An avalanche buried the village OF
Bleiberg in Austria. and i number OF
persons were killed.
4 The subject OF Christian Science was
discussed in the Reichstag. Herr
Stoccker. formerly court preacher. de-
clared that Christian Science was
product OF bad philosophy. and worse
theology. imported from the United
States"
Many lives were lost III wrecks off the
English Coast The French ship Cha
naral was capsized by her cargo shifting.
and only one man OF crew oi - sur
/ wives The Italian bark Lofaro was
wrecked OFF Sicily Islands.
The London Globe bitterly criticiScs
-tiic members OF the diplomatic corps At
Pekin for permitting their wives and
children to be degraded by bowling 10
the Infamous woman the Empress
1 Dowagcr.
At a big meeting in London General
Booth. leader OF the Salvation Army.
or led social temperance campaign a.
1 tiurc oi army work.
,peror William has presented Count
Naldcrscc with "a bronze cannon in
lition OF his services i'll China
eral Herrera. commander OF the
.ibian revolutionary forces. declares
he has dominion over the Pacific
st Of the !sthmuS oi Panama. and
at he will prevent The transportation OF
ms or soldiers for inc government
Colonel Picquart. i'll an article on the
Military position OF France declares that
country has come To the end oi her mill
tary resources He favors an alliance
with Great Britain.
The increasing extravaganza in we'd
ding gifts i'll London has raised protests
in society. and some people now de
nounce the custom as an "unbcarablc
social tax
Mr. Baliour. government leadcr i'll the
British Parliament. showed his gnor-
ance oil detail i'll not knowing how many
member constituted the House OF Com
mons
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-08
Only Salvation OF Cuba.

The Mar Department made public
four cablcgram> from Cuban sources,
urging III tho strongest terms the speedy
reduction of import duties on Cuban
sugar and tobacco and stating that such
action is the only salvation OF the island
IN the present crisis al is economic sill
uaiion One ri them. addressed To the
President. and by him referred 10 Score
lary Root. Is >igncd By Jorge dc la
Gale. president ri The Andencra OF Pinar
del Rio. and number oi other official,
at that city hnothcr i from SANCHEZ
lortal. Mavur ~ SANTA Clara
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-08
Bank Officials Suicide.

Middlctown. y y Special Sic
phcn W Robertson. ior 10 year, CON
nccled with the First National Bank
here. committed suicide by hanging At
his home here. after attempting to take
hi, lie with chloroiorm lis impaired
mental condition is hclirl cd la have been
duc 10 worry over the fact that hi,
brother law. joel G. Rumble. is >,rv-
ing Il life sentence at Sing Sing ior the
murder al Arthur Morgan Robertson
WAS IS years old.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-08
One Word Kills a Viii.

New York Especially Because
clause in the will OF Mrs. Euphe
Conklin. OF Hackensack. n. J..
tanned the word and" instead OF
her residuary estate. amounting
about $4,000. will be divided ar
nearly one hundred OF her cousir-
stead OF between her deceased hus
two daughters. This decision ha
rendered by Vice Chancellor
son i'll conStruing the terms az til
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-08
Cannot Locate Ap
-Llcrc j, IN unusual

here i, an unusual
Bureau OF Navigation,
ulcnt. with regard 10 4
of Frank II. Church ans
Mi ter 10 bc acting wai
These appointments wcr
hcr last. but, though
en-, any number OF tclcg
part, oI the country. up
ha, been unable To infor
81 their good fortune. |
three Years rs III enlisted
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-08
Five Sentenced 10 Death in Porto RIGA.

san Juan Porto Rico. tSpcciall -
The sentencing by the District Cour, of
Ponce u five murdcrcrs to be garrotcd
in February unless the sentences be com
mu,ed to lie imprisonment. has been
sustained hy the Supreme Court al the
Island y number ri citizens are peti-
,ioning the Governor clcmcncv. The
men are members OF gang. five III
whom were garrotcd At Ponce in Ipoo.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-08
Pueblo Abolishes Bull Figh

Pueblo. Mexico tSpcciaD.-
government has abolished J
on account OF it. being bari
tending 10 dcmoralizc the
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-08
,rMo.
Court OF Gen

Court OF Gen
.>cw iork. charged the
jury TO investigate the
-cntral collision and the eX
the subway.
large to the grand jury i'll ST.
igc Ryan severely condemned
gs and directed the jury to in
e charges brought.
Wright. Sc years old. and
Nh. aged 20. living on the
Philadelphia. died from
ace Ely. who kidnapped
odgers from Chicago, has
y CasSelton. n. ID.
ere severely injured by an
.he site OF the old \. +.
NJ. in New York.
N were killed and five
iision on the Illinois Cen
River. Illinois.
tufts. the millionaire soda
iufacturer. OF Boston, died
IN. c.
d hall tons OF impure bak-
were destroyed by the health
New York
B. Agnew. who is wanted in
-ities for swindling physicians.
sted in Chicago.
gncs ingliS. 4 sophomore medi
1t at the University OF Mich
herself.
I'd operation for appendicitis
,rIned on General Funston i'll
ity.
usand people cheercd Admiral
the State House at Nashville.
ioyernor Mcmillan welcomed
al TO the State and the Admi
ly responded.
White. in the Norfolk County
ranted new trial to Willie
colored. who was convicted of
der OF Jake Gullembeek, a store
in Brighton.
es ID. Corr was arraigncd in New
On the charge of enbezzling $1,000
lie Boutelier Brothers, who en-
we'd him as bookkceper.
j. A. Osburn, 4 travelling salesman
81 arriage Manufacturing Com
satur, ILL.,. committed suicide
in sleighs overlook the
:. the escaped prisoners
Allegheny. Pa. and Mrs.
wife OF the warden. who ac-
i them. at a point near Mount
lit, Butler county. Pa. A fight
.evolvers and rifles resulted in both
Biddle brothers being wounded.
Soffel. upon seeing them fall, shot
Jf in the breast. but her corset de-
the bullet and she was only
wounded.
rs in the New Castle County
orkhouse mutinied on account
'od served 10 them and were
by their guards only after a
struggle
ipremc Court of Porto Rico has
the sentences OF FIVE murderers
rrotcd this month. Many citi-
,etitioning Governor Hunt for
Tuley ordered a receivership
ace industries OF Dowie at his
Chicago. in order TO protect
Steyensons interest in the plant.
agreement was signed in New
by Representatives of various
lantic companies advancing rates
in and provisions.
prevent the spread OF smallpox the
d of Education of Fremont, o..
d all the public schools for 10 days.
M G. Mullins. a young farmer, liv-
lear Rarton. KY. shot his aunt. Mrs.
y Smallwood, and escaped.
he ID. o. Cunningham Glass Com
:. of Pittsburg. raised the wages OF
nskilled labor 10 per cent.
seph Wade and b. II. Dalton were
.ged in Portland, Ore, for the murder
lanes B. Morrow.
aniel Tucker, colorcd. was indicted
Newport News. Va. on the charge OF
his wife.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-08
4 Blizzard 10 Michigan.

Kalamazoo. Mich. Spec
nearly u hours = blizzard r;
Nearly 4 foot al snow has "a
ing badly and impeding railr,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-08
Attcmri on Cars Lie?

London. lBy Cablel Tile Sunday
Specials .pondcnt in Vienna tylr-
graph that sensational r'imors were
current there last nigh; that M attempt
had been made unon the lie OF the
Gar.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1902-02-08

The .taluc of King {
ing Gross. London, was
anniversary Of the be
.ss.sre.5 rt.1
The age-herald., 1902-02-24
FRIENDS FEAR FOR MR. EDWIN. K. CAMPBELL 'SlLIFE Prominent Attorneys Condition Described As Very
 Serious RALLIED AT ONE O'CLOCK Congressman Underwood Leaves Hls Duties In Washington to be At Bedside of Friend Before
 the End.
RALLIED AT ONE O'CLOCK

Mir Edwin K. Campbell, of the law firm of Walker, Tillman & Campbell, who is critically i'll with pneumonia at Dr. J, D. Dabney's, 12s1 South Nineteenth street. where he resides, was thought to be sinking last night, but at ] o'clock this morning a slight improvement was re- ported.
 The relatives. and friends of MT. Camp bell have felt the grayest apprehensions as to his fate since Saturday
 Congressman Oscar W. Underwood, one of his oldest and closest friends, left Washington for Birmingham yesterday that he might be at his bedside. MT. Underwood is due today at noon.
 MT. Campbell had been suffering with the grip for several weeks past and pneumonia resulted week ago last Sat urday. As the disease progressed his physician, Dr. Dabney, called Dr. Cum ningham Wilson Into consultation.
 MT. Campbell is native of Virginia and took his law course at the University of Virginia. He came to Birmingham early in the eighties and has for many years ranked as one of the ablest men at the Jefferson county bar. His family consists of his wife and two little girls. the older being about 12.
The age-herald., 1902-02-24
Grau's Opera Company.

Few announcements have been made regarding coming attractions at the local theaters that have created the interest that has the one stating that the Grau Opera Company has been secured to play an engagement at the Jefferson Theater for three nights and Saturday matinee, Thursday, February 27, notwithstanding the opinion that the organization is re- garded as standing at the head of all hrst-class repertoire opera companies of this country and the operas produced here are among the very best in the operatic line All of the scenery and stage effects used in the presentation of Dorothy 'El Capitan." Wang and 'Isle of Champagne" are carried by the company to such a degree to supplying details in each production. This organiza- ton has not been heard in Birmingham In seven years, and MT Grau brings with him this season the strongest singing comic opera company ever heard here in his employ and is presenting nothing but novelties, such as Thursday, first time here, Sousa's "Fl Capitan,'' Friday Wang" Saturday matinee, first time. Dorothy" and Saturday night a scenic production of "Isle of Champagne all al popular prices.
The age-herald., 1902-02-24
DELIVERS SERMON
 ON LORDS PRAYER
THE REV. J. p. M'FERRIN AT FIRST METHODIST CHURCH WORLD MUST CLAIM oUTcAST BROTH FER AND FALLEN WOMAN.

At the First Methodist church yester- day morning, the Rev. Dr. J. P Meier rim preached an able and eloquent ser mon, using as his text the first clause of the Lords prayer, After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father. which art in heaven"
 Doctor McFerrin stated in the begin ming that this prayer was only intended for those of humble and reverent na- lures; that it was not intended for the proud pharisee or the arrogant church member; that when we prayed as Christ taught us to pray, 1t must be with all the reverence and holiness of which our natures were capable.
 In commenting on the Lords prayer, Doctor McFerrin said that it was the most wonderful plea known to mankind. It was so simple that a child could utter and understand it, and so profound that the wlsest men of earth could not ex- haust 1t or fathom It's treasures. He drew a beautiful picture of the love of God for sinful humanity even before humanity knew or recognized the fath- erhood of God. Compared the love of God to his children to the love of a father and mother to their child before the child knew or loved them.
 Doctor McFerrin claimed that heaven was everywhere that, God was; that if this world was in attune with Gods will, that heaven would be to the uttermost parts of the earth. He said that God was truly "Our Father" that he was the Father of us all. That he was as much the Father of the Chinese the Hottentots, and the negro as he was of the great Caucasian race, and that until men re- cognized this fact, until they claimed the outcast as a brother and the fallen woman as a sister, it was presumption on their part to pray the Lords prayer.
 This sermon is the first of series that Doctor McFarrin will preach on the sub ject of the Lords Prayer"
The age-herald., 1902-02-24
AMuseMeNAS
Vaudeville at Auditorium.

Tonight the Auditorium opens for the fourth week of vaudeville. The headliners are Georgia Gardiner and Joseph Mad dern in .sToo Many Darlings.' The mem bers of the team have been with some of the leading legitimate comedies for a number of years The sketch is said to be full of action, witty sayings and situa- tions abounding in mirth.
 McAIahan and Chappele will present a comedy singing and dancing sketch en- titled Down By the Railroad Crossing It is classed as a novelty in vaudeville. and comes to Birmingham we'll recom- mended.
 Jess Dandy. a Hebrew parodist, will probably he one of the best features. His makeup is said to be good, his jokes new and his monologue free from anything which would offend.
 Manley and Rose are singers and danc- CTS. Miss Rose is said to be pretty woman, well dressed and making an ez- eellent appearance on the stage, Tom Moore and the yitagraph complete the bill. Moore is a dialect comedian with jokes, songs and gags in the different languages.
The age-herald., 1902-02-24
Railway Company Has a
 Surplus of $lO3, ,825.66

The securities Of the Birmingham Rail- way. Light and Power Company. In view of the strong position of the great cor poration in control of the properties. have been active on the New Orleans Stock Exchange for several weeks, and fhey are now in quick demand in New York and other financial centers A prominent New York banking house, in announcing through the press the financial condition of the company says: President Robert Jemison. in letter to us. gives the fol- lowing information;
 "The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company Is a consolidation of tho BI mingilam Gas Company. Consolidated Electric Light Company, end the Birm- ingham Railway, Light and Power Com pany.
 4rhe franchises are perpetual. and as the new constitution of Alabama limits franchises to thirty years, the perpetuity of the rights of this company is an ex- ceedinsly valuable asset
 "The company serves population esti- mated at more than 12o,ooo. and It's raiY- way systtm practically covers the entire county. including ten cities and towns
 ''The company Is capitalized at $s, 800 0Oo common and s1,5oo,OOO per cent preferred stock.
 "Phe authorized bond issue is S6, GOO 900, SS, 75O poo of which are at present outstand- ing and s1,250,000 held by the trustee to retire an equal amount of first mortgage fonds of the old Birmingham Railway and Electric Company. The balance, s1,0OO, 900,
The age-herald., 1902-02-24
BELIEVED MIR.
 MOUNTJOY IS SAFE
NOTHING HEARD FROM HIM SINCE THE PARK AVENUE HO- TEL FIRE-HON. GASTON A. ROBBINS WELL KNOWN HERE.

Nothing further has been received in Birmingham regarding the report that MT. c. A. Mountjoy was missing as result of the Park Avenue Hotel fire in New York, It is believed, however, that MT. Mountjoy is safe and will wire his friends here the minute the telegraph lines are in condition for public use.
 A telegram for the press from friend of his stated that although he had not been seen by any Alabamians since the fire. he was not believed to be among the dead or injured. It Is known he left his room before Mr Robbins attempted to leave his, which was adjoining.
 Throughout the city where MT. Mount joy has many friends deep interest has been manifested in the report of his being missing. The office of the Age-Herald has been besieged by telephone messages rom those wishing information about him. All attempts of the special correspondents to locate him have been unayailing, how ever.
 Hon. Gaston Robbins, the law partner of MT. Mountjoy, who lost his life, was well known in this district, having visited here frequently. His former home was Tn Selma, and he held his citizenship there at the time of his death. When the news of his injury was received there was much sorrow expressed. He was native of North Carolina, but had lived in Selma since his boyhoed up to the time or gong east. At enc time he was associated with MT. Chapel Cory of Montgomery in the publication of the Southern Argus in Selma, weekly newspaper,
 In 1892 MT. Robinson was elected as Democrat to represent the Fourth Ala bama district in Congress. succeeding General William H. Forney, who had represented that district as a Democrat eighteen years. In 1894 MT. Robbins was defeated for the Democratic nomination as Congressman from the Fourth district by Hon. Thomas s. Plowman Of Talla- dega. Mr. Robbins was nominated and elected to Congress in 1896 and again in 1898. but was unseated in contest With Hon. w. F. Aldrich, a Republican. Tn 1900 MT. Robbins was defeated Tor 1 the Democratic nomination by Hon. 2. J. Bowie. the present congressman. Soon after this defeat MT. Robbins removed from Selma to New York city and en- gagged in the practice of law, sssoeiating himself with c, A, Mpuntjoy' formerly of Birmingham,
 MT. Robbins was a widower. Several wears ago he married Miss Alexander of Perry county. who became very Ill at Chattanooga while they were on their bridal trip, and died within ten days of her wedding. Mir. Robbins never married the second time.
The age-herald., 1902-02-24
Cubans Pray for Relief.

Washington, February 3.-Supplement- ing the large number of petitions and appeals from other organized bodies in Cuba for relief fin the shape of a-reduetion of tariff duties, the President has re- ceived a petition from Ramon Rivera and other representatives of the assem bly, of the delegates from the various tobacco working industries of Cuba, which met in Havana on the 9th instant. The peti- tion recites the great crisis confronting Cuba and "in the name of thirty thou sand workmen who hear hunger calling at their doors" they implore the President Ito save Cuba from ruin"
The age-herald., 1902-02-24
LINEMAN MISTAKEN
 FOR FRANK DUNCAN
BUNCH OF DEPUTIES FROM BlR- MINGHAM STRIKE A GOLD TRAIL NEAR ATTALLA AND WIND UP WITH LUDIcRouS MISTAKE.

Was Frank Duncan treed several nights ago near Attalla? A bunch of deputies and detectives thought so, and they had made up their minds what they would do with their share of the $500 reward offered for his return to my jail"
 Silently, it is said, posse crept from Birmingham, mounted a train with tickets which read Attalla, several nights ago on a still hunt for the famous des- perado.. They bore Winchesters, shot guns and pistols galore, and were out for bear.
 When they dismounted at their desti- nation trail was struck. It was prob ably not more than two weeks old, but 1t was trail and there might be Dun can at the end of it. They followed It for some distance and after while, it is said to have lead them near teie- graph line.
 Tt looks suspicious" quoth Foxy O., as the trail neared the line. Suppose Duncan has escaped by wire' It was thought possible, soNa careful search was Instituted at the instigation of the afore- said F. 0.
 He might have been right, but he should have been at the other end of the line It was not many minutes before mething dark appeared in the sky line. Was it man or merely a cross arm on the post?
 The former proved more pleasing to F.sfQuiIer, so ordering his men to get the suspected object between them and the wind. so it could not scent them from afar and make good it's escape, he or dered them to close in, observing all the witchcraft which nature had bestowed on them. They did so
 With Winchesters ready, shotguns stocked and pistols loosened in the hois- 4 rs. they closed on the desperate char acter who had so recently set the coun- try wild by his marvellous exploits in getting out of an iron cage with the bars In their proper places and, the jailers on guard.
 Down from your aerial perch" shouted the great detective, Foxy Quiiler. With hesitancy and fear the object began it's slow and weary descent to the ground below among the horde of hungry guar dians of the law.
 It landed and great was the landing thereof. Was it Frank Duncan?
 The deputies, who a little bird whis- pered hailed from the Magic City, have returned to their hangouts. They afe empty-handed and Frank Duncan is sFill at large.
 It was lineman of the Western Union Company repairing the connections after the recent heavy rains. He told the depu- ties where they ought to go. There may be better trails there.
The age-herald., 1902-02-24
TRUSTEE NAMED FOR
 CLUBS BOND ISSUE
Athletic Club May Begin Work on New Building in Thirty
 Days.

The Birmingham Trust and Savings Company has been named trustee of the Birmingham Athletic Association for the care of the new bond issue of s15,000. A meeting of the executive committee was held Saturday night. The bond issue is for the purpose of erecting the new club building.
 The issue is covered by a sinking found and will be in addition to the previous issue of $25,0OO which is covered by a mortgage on the lot. Subscriptions have been coming in for the past week, the hooks having been opened Monday. AL ready more than s500o of the amount has been subscribed for and if the suhscrip- lions follow as rapidly work on the build ing will begin within the next thirty days.