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The age-herald., 1902-04-03
MEETING OF SONS
 OF REVOLUTION
WILL HEAR WITNESSES PENDING ACTION ON EXAMINATION OF THE CITY BooKs-sTREET CAR FRANCHISE REQUESTED.

The regular annual meeting of the So- ciety of the Sons of the Revolution of Alabama was held last night in tho office of its president, Hon. James Edward Webb. The secretary, MT. Thomas M Owen of Montgomery, was at his desk. The reports of the board of managers, treasurer and the secretary were pre- scented. The report of the board of mana gers showed the admission of the follow ing members during the preceding year:. Hon. John H. Bankhead, Major Albert Fillmore, Messrs. Benjamin F. Elmore, Warren Reese, David Johnston, R. Ty- Ter Goodwin, Hardwick Ruth, Oliver D. Street, Capt. Henry M. Bankhead and A. I. Dexter. The total membership Is now thirty-nine
 The following delegates and alternates lave been chosen to represent the Ala bama society in the coming triennial meeting of the General Society: Dele gates - Messrs. James D. Webb, Hon. John H. Bankhead, Benjamin ?. Fillmore, Wirt Webb and Thomas M. Owen. Alter nates-Gen. R. D. Johnston. Messrs. J. K. Brockman, w. P. G. Harding, D. R. du- Mont and LeVert Coleman. resolution was adopted favoring the ratification of an amendment to the general constitution proposed at the triennial meeting in April, 1S99 changing the basis of representation In the meetings of the General Society.
 The society decided to issue handsome register of the society during the year.
 The following officers of the society were elected for the ensuing year:
 President-Mr. James Edward Webb of Birmingham.
 First Vice President-Mr. Thomas A. Hamilton of Birmingham.
 Second Vice President-Mr. Benjamin F. Elmore of Demopois
 Secretary and Treasurer-Mr. Thomas M. Owen of Montgomery.
 Assistant Secretary-Nr. R. Tyler Good Nyn of Montgomery.
 Registrar-Mr. Jesse K. Brockman of Birmingham.
 Historian-Mr. Thomas M. Owen of Montgomery.
 Surgeon-Dr. B. P. Lacey of Bessemer.
 Chaplain - MT. William M. Owen of Montgomery.
 The following names were added to the board of managers: Messrs. David John ston, Warren Reese and Hardwick Ruth, all of Montgomery, and A. l. Dexter of Birmingham
 The triennial meeting of the General Society will be held in the city of Wash ington April IS, 19 and 20. The Alabama society will have at least three delegates present-Hon. J. H. Bankhead, MT. Wirt Webb and MT. Thomas M. Owen.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
KID MATTHEWS
 FINED FOR ROBBERY
IS ALLEGED TO HAVE TOUCHED GEORGE REMINI BY AVERSION ATlNG CHIEF AUSTIN-o'HEAR ENTERS DENIAL.

A. J., alias 'sKid" Matthews. was yes terday fined 800 and 1so days by Judge Feagin on a charge of robbing George Romlni of Adger, Ala, in saloon on First avenue, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets, Tuesday night.
 Romlni identified Matthews as the man who robbed him when Matthews was ar rested yesterday morning, and yesterday afternoon swore in court that the Kid" impersonated Chief Austin to obtain the money. Romini admits being drunk and claims he does not know how much was taken from him. but he thinks 1t was between $5 and T.
 Romini at first thought he had been robbed of his watch, but finally remem- bered pawning it. Matthews made a statement about the places he visited the night of the robbery and had several of his friends to testify concerning his whereabouts, but Judge Feagin took Ro- minis statement. Matthews asked for an appeal bond.
 Recently there has been determined effort on the part of the police to break up the gangs which infest the Bowery on First avenue between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets. Chief Austin says the toughest bunch of criminals in Bir- mingham hang around the saloons In that neighborhood. Judge Feagin said yester- day he would do everything In his power to aid in breaking them up.
 Pat O'Hara, one of the proprietors Of the saloon in which Romini is alleged to have been robbed, made the statement vest erday that the man was not robbed in his place. He says the statement by the police which was printed in The Age | Herald yesterday did him an injustice.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
SERVICE OVER RHODES REMAINS Body Carried to Parliament BuiIdnq
 and Deposited In VestibIe.

Capetown, April "A private serv- ice for his family and friends was held over the remains of Cecil Rhodes at Grooteschuur last evening.
 The body was brought here at mid night last night and deposited in the vestibule of the Parliament building.
 The coffin is draped with a tattered union jack which belonged to MT. Rhodes and which he regarded with peculiar veneration, and with tat tered flag of the British Chartered South African Company which went through the fight at Mazzikessi. On these two flags rest the cap and gown which the deceased wore when he took his degree at Oxford. Cape policemen are grouped in the corners of the chamber as guard over the remains.
 A beautiful wreath of flowers from Queen Alexandra has been placed at the head of the bier.
 Rudyard Ripping will take part in the funeral procession.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
NEGRO'S BAD LUCK.
Set Out to Rob Policeman's Chicken
 Roost, But Lost His Way.

Ed Wallace, one of the many colored persons who has won his way into prom thence in police circles on account of his fondness for other peoples chicken roosts, is sad this morning. Not because he was arrested last night by Police man whaley charged with removing four fine Plymouth Rocks from roost in East Lake, but because he went to the wrong roost.
 Ed made special trip to East Lake to raid Policeman Mullins chicken house. He explains he was thrown off the track and missed the place. Ed has been to the ''doll house. before for the same longing, and the last time he was caught Policeman Hawkins dared him to go for Policeman Mullins collection.
 The negro took the policeman up and last night started out. His ending was sad He lost the bet, lost four fine fowls and lost his liberty.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03

of the territory. Santa Fe elected the whole city ticket except two aldermen and one school director, a gain of one alderman and one school director for the Democrats. Las Vegas elected a Repub- lican Mayor and Democratic city clerk and city treasurer.
 The Republicans elected all except two aldermen. Mayor George P. Money son of Senator Money of Mississippi, was de- feated by thirty votes in Ratoon, where the Mayor city clerk, three aldermen, three school directors elected, are Repub- licans; the city treasurer, two aldermen and one school director are Democrats. Albuquerque elected the entire Republi- can city ticket except one alderman.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
Postal Currency.

Washington, April "A commission consisting of three officials from the postoffice and three from the treasury department will meet here within a few days to consider the subject of establish ment of a postal currency. The present plan is to provide for small currency to take the place of one and two dollar bills which it is believed, will provide a safer method for the transmission of small amounts through the mails and it is intended these notes shall be pay able only at the place designated thereon by the purchasers.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
BRINGING TROOPS HOME.
Root Proposes to Have the Boys Home
 By June.

Washington, April 2-In order to expe- dite the return home of troops in the Philippines the Secretary of War has di- rected that transports sail from San Francisco for Manila according to the following schedules:
 Fitzpatrick April 10, Sherman April 16 Crook April 20, Logan May l.
 With these transports already at Ma nila or on their way there from San Francisco 1t Is calculated that all the troops that have been in the Philippines since 1899 will be back in the United States or on their way home by June 1 next. One reason for hurrying these troops home Is the presence of cholera in the Philippines.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
Will Have Woman's Head on Stamps

Washington, April ?. - The Postoffice Department has under consideration the question of placing on one of the postage stamps of the new issue the head of some woman who is connected with the history of the country. No particular person has been decided upon. although there is no doubt that Martha Washington will be the woman honored. This will be the first recommendation for a woman on any of the government securities issued by the department.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
G. A. R. CHIEF COMING SOUTH.
Judge Rorrance Will Visit Atlanta and
 Montgomery.

Minneapolis, April 2.-Judge Eli Ror- rance eommander-in-chief of the G. A. R. will leave for the south shortly to attend grand army encampments. He will go first to the Atlanta, Ga. encampment April IA and 15 and from there to the Ma tional Soldiers Home in Virginia for the encampment of Virginia and North Caro- lima April Is.
 The Alabama encampment is to be held at Montgomery April 17 and from there Commander Rorrance will go to Florida fora CIV days rest, leaving, however. in time to attend the Louisiana encamp- ment near New Orleans on April p and on the 24th will be In Beaumont for the Texas encampment
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
Damascus for Fifty Centuries.

From the Reform Advocate.
 The most ancient center of trade in the world, and one which still retains it's mercantile current, is Damascus. The caravan comes and goes as 1t did 1000 years ago; there the sheik, the ass and the water wheel, the mer- chants of the Euphrates and of the Mediterranean still occupy with the multitude of their wares. From Da- mascus comes the damson, blue plum, and the delicious apricot of Portugal; Damascus damask, the beautiful fab ric of cotton and silk, with vines and flowers raised upon a smooth, bright ground the damask rose, introduced into England in the time of Henry WILL; the Damascus blade, so famous the world over for its keen edge and wonderful elasticity, the secret of whose manufacture was lost when Tamerlane carried off the arts into Persia; and that beautiful art of wood and steel with silver and gold-a kind of mosaic engraving and sculpture united-called damasceening, with which boxes, bureaus, swords and guns are ornamented. Damascus re- mains what 1t was before the days of Abraham-a center of trade and travel, an island of verdure in the desert, presidential capital through more than thirty centuries. It was near Damascus that Saul of Tarsus saw the light of heaven above the light of the sun; and the street which he called Straight, in which it is said he prayed still runs through the city. The city which Mohammed surveyed from neighboring height and was afraid to enter because 1t was given to men to have but one Paradise, and for his part he was resolved not to have his in this world.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
UNITED MINE WORKERS.
The Convention Will Be Held In Bes-
 semer June 16.

The executive committee of the United Mine Workers of Alabama held a long session at it's headquarters in the Chalifoux building yesterday. The meeting was called to order by Presi- dent Edward Flynn. Among those present were Vice President W. P. Greer, Secretary J. L. Clemo, Mr. George Barbour and MT. William P. Bynum of Pratt City, MT. R. A. Statum of Stouts Mountain, MT. Adam Stewart of Cardiff and MT. Eugene Sullivan of Belle Ellen.
 The committee fixed the date of the scale convention at Bessemer for June IS. The joint meetings between the miners and operators will be held on June 23, but the place will be selected later.
 No other transactions were made public.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
LOCATES PIPE PLANT,
MT. Russell Selected Site for Proposed
 New Industry.

MT. S. l.. Russell, who proposes to build sewer pipe plant in the Birmingham district, has returned to the city and is now completing his plans. He has secured a location and hopes to commence work soon.
 The plant will cost in the neighborhood of $1O0O00 and will be quite an addition to the industrial standing of Birmingham MT Russell has several gentlemen inter- ested with him in the enterprise.
 MT Russell went to Cincinnati recently to complete his company and to buy the machinery for the plant
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
ALABAMA DEATHS.
James M. Cobb.

Evergreen, April 2.-(Special)-New has just reached here of the death of one of the oldest and best known gentlemen of Conecuh County. MT. James M Cobb, who died at his home near Brooklyn Sunday at the ripe old age of S7 years He had been in feeble health for some time, having a complication of diseases, and his death was not unexpected. He was a devoted Christian gentleman, hay ing joined the church when quite a young man, and always lived an exemplary life.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
YOUNG MAN MURDERED.
Was Evidently Stabbed With a Pair of
 Scissors and Robbed.

Muskogee, I. T., April 2.-The dead body of Will Hayes 24 years of age, of Wheel ing, W. Va, was found in a vacant lot near the ousintss section of Wagoner, l. T., today. pair of bloody scissors, with which Hayes had evidently been stabbed to death. lay near the body.
 The mans watch was missing and his pockets had been rifed. Six men and three women, all negroes, were arrested on suspicion, and owing to threats Of lynching at Wagoner the prisoners nave been brought to Muskogee.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
GUARDING THE JAIL.
Feared Mob Will Try to Take Pris-
 oner and Hang Him.

Edenton, N. C., April "A heavy guard was established over the j.l in this city to protect Thomas Early, a negro, who, on last Sunday, attempted to assault Pearl Perry, a 16-year-old girl, at Ryland,, N. C.. Early afterward escaped, but was caught near Suffolk, Va.
 A lynching was feared at Ryland and the officers tooku the negro to Bdenton today by roundabout route. Early, who has confessed to the crime with which he is charged, will be tried tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
Manufacturers Discuss Rates.

Chicago, April 1.-Two hundred men of the Illinois Manufacturers Association and their invited guests were present at the banquet of the organization which was held this afternoon. The programme called for but one set speech, which was delivered by Interstate Commerce Com- missioner Charles A. Prouty of Vermont. The subject was: 'The Cause of the Steady Advance in Freight Rates.'
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
REDUCTION IN RATES.
Frisco System Carrying Iron to Kan
 sas City at $5 a Ton.

The Frisco System announces a re- duction in rates on pig iron and cast iron pipe from the Birmingham dis trict to the West, the reduction on pipe being $1 ton and on pig soc a ton. The rate to Kansas City, St. Jo- seph, Leavenworth and Atchison is $5 per ton of 226S pounds for pig iron and $5 ton of 2000 pounds for pipe. The rate to Omaha is S55O.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
Secretary Hay a Witness.

Washington, April 2.-After consulting Chairman Dalzell of the special commit tee to investigate Captain Christm as charges in connection with the transfer of the Danish West Indian Islands, Sec retary Hay has indicated to the commit tee his intention to appear in person before 1t as witness. He probably will go to the capitol tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
Ladies' Auxiliary Gives Ball.

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers gave a ball at Elks' Hall last night at which a large number were present. Light refreshments were served during the evening with ladies presiding at the tables. Special invita- tions were extended to the entire police departm ent and number of the men were present.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
Fire Catches In Trash.

The fire department was called to Loveman, Joseph & Loeb's store last night shortly before 10 o'clock, but the fire had been extinguished before they arrived. Several clerks were in the store and smothered the flames, which oriRinatad in a nile of fraah
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
Received $41s From Benefit.

The exact amount realized for the Wal ton Monument fund from the benefit giv- en at the Auditorium Theatre was $4S after the expenses have been paid, leav- ing about $40O will be left to go towards erecting a suitable slab over the grave of Policeman W. P. Walton, who was murdered by a negro.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
Fire From Gas Pipe.

Yesterday afternoon about o'clock a flame of gas from a disconnected pipe burned some of the woodwork in the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea and Coffee Company's store on Nineteenth street. The gas was turned off and the fire was out without the aid of the department
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
J. J. Hlll's Daughter Married

St. Paul, Minn., April 2,--At high noon today in the family residence on Summit avenue, occurred the wedding of Miss Ruth Hill, daughter. of President J. J. Hill of the Great Northern Railroad and Northern Securities Company, and An son Cook Board, an attorney of New York city. The ceremony was performed by Archbishop John Ireland.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03

Washington, April 2.-Alabama: Rain and warmer Thursday; Friday fair and probably cooler. fresh to brisk southeast winds on the coast.
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The age-herald., 1902-04-03
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 All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure E. W. Groves signature is on each pox' zoc '. 9-A-7m-tu-th
The age-herald., 1902-04-03

Did Not Meet.-The Board of Trade did not have a meeting yesterday aft ernoon, President Colman Blach being out of town.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03

Had Two Sacks of Flour.-Luther Smith. with two sacks of flour, was arrested last night by Policemen Me Donald and Todd, charged with lar ceny. It is not known where the flour was stolen from.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03

PetItIon m BdnkrupICy.-A peClllOu in bankruptcy was filed yesterday by the Moore & Handley Hardware Con- pany against J. O. Garner of Carroll ton. Voluntary petitions were filed by Archie Barr of Birmingham, Thomas H. Wideman of Irondale, Thomas Walsoncroft of Anniston, and E. Racy of Jasper.
 Mails Now on Time.-All mails are now being received at the postoffice on time. The road between Birming- ham and Nashville has been repaired and mails were received over this route yesterday for the first time since the recent heavy rains with their ac- companying washouts.
 Freight Car Broken open.-Last night Southern Railroad freight car was broken open and robbed at Wood lawn and quantity of fresh and salt meats and sausage stolen. Later in the night Special Officer Smith recov- cred about 100 pounds of meat in a sack bearing the name of the Armour Packing Company.
 To Get Schwartz Released.-Habeas corpus proceedings were instituted yesterday to secure the release of David Schwartz, held here on authority of New York detectives. Another warrant was sworn out before Justice of the Peace Abernathy, who set the trial for Friday afternoon at o'clock. Before that time an officer will ar- rive from New York to take the pris- oner there to answer charges of jump ing bail.
 Revenue Collections.-The internal revenue collections for Alabama dur ing the month of March amounted to $2S,5S305, compared with $45, 1885 in March. 1901. The total receipts for the first quarter of 1902 were $60,- 335.95, as compared to $137,167.S7 for the same period in 1901. The de- crease is due entirely to the sweeping reduction in the tax which was made with the beginning of the present fiscal year.
 Waiting for Prices.-Nothing has been heard yet by Mayor Drennen as to the cost of a new patrol wagon. This question was left by the police and finance committees of the Board of Aldermen at its last meeting to the Mayor and the chairman of the police committee, with power to act. Several letters were written to different firms as to the comparative cost of one and two-horse patrol wagons. but no re- plies have yet been received. Mean while the old two-horse Black Mariah which has seen service for two years Is still doing business at ths same old stand
The age-herald., 1902-04-03

Marriaee Licenses.-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to MT. Charles Stitts and Miss Frances Nun des, MT. Joseph V. Brown and Miss Cornelia c. Streit, Mir Samuel l. Frid- dell and Miss Emma Chitwood.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
THE WEATHER.

Birmingham, Ala. April 9, 1902. Local observations during the 24 hours ending p. m, Central time:
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
REPUBLICANS WIN.
Gain Victories in Municipal Elections
 In New Mexico.

Santa Fe, N. M, April 2.-City elections in New Mexico resulted in decided Repub- lican victories in the four largest cities
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
THE HOUSE.

Washington, April 2.-The House to- day passed the sundry civil appropria- tion bill. This is the eighth of the regu- lar annual supply bills which has pass ed at this session. Only @ few unimport- ant amendments were attached to it. After 1t was disposed of, debate on the revenue cutter bill was resumed
 MT. Sulzer, New York, Mir Adamson. Georgia and MT. Bellamy, North Caro- lima, favored the bill. MT. Loud Cali fornia, said he was opposed on principle to retirement with pay of employees of the government. Had he been a member of Congress when the law was enacted Tor the retirement of naval or army off cers, he would have antagonized it.
 After some further debate by Mr. Crumpacker, Indiana, against the bill. and Messrs. Lester, Ryan and Goldfoggle. New York; in favor of it, the House at 4:55 p. m. adjourned.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
BATTLE OF WITS
 BETWEEN 0EPEW
 AND JOE BAILEY
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---------- of the discretion which the constitution gives us, select this article as an ob- ject of taxation"
 But is 1t (the raising of revenue) the paramount object?' Inquired MT. Stewart, Nevada.
 Tt Is the prim ary object" replied MT. Spooner.
 But not the paramount object?" per- sisted the Nevada senator.
 An amusing colloquy then followed be- tween the two senators as to the mean ing of the words paramount and "pri- mary
 The Senate at 4:45 went into executive session and at 5:10 adjourned.
The age-herald., 1902-04-03
ME ITEM. WEATHER WIND R FALL

Highest temperature, 6e; lowest, S5 average, 51.
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Forecast for Alabama,

BEN M. JACOBS, Station Agent, U. 8. Weather Bureau
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Water in Mines.-Work will be con- tinued in the mines in the Blue Creek region the latter part of this week. Water in the mines has prevented work for several days past and the pumps have been kept busy night and day.