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The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
RICE WILL CASE
PLACED ON TRIAL
Attorney for Patrick Asks for a
Continuance,
HIS REQUEST IS REFUSED
Charles T. Adams Also Asks for Con-
tinuance On the Grounds That
He Believes Another VIII
Exists-Read Letter.

New York, April 1e-The contest over
the two wills of William NJ. Rice OF
whose murder Albert T. Patrick was con-
yicted recently, were on Surrogate fleH-
gerald's calendar for trial today. J. e
Tomlinson, who appeared for PatricK'
legatee, under what is known as the isoo
will, asked that the proceedings be ao-
journed Until the June term. as he did not
think that the trial should take place be-
fore the trial of Short and Meyers the
subscribing witnesses to the Patrick WILL
who are under Indictment for forgery
The motion for adjournment was OPP
posed by William B. Hornblower and j.
NJ. Bowers representing the executors OF
the 1896 will
Charles T. Adams, a legatee under the
Patrick will, also asked for an adjourn
ment He made the request, he said, be-
cause he believed Mr.. Rice left another
will other than the 1896 and 1900 will, and
as reason for this belief he read letter
dated October 5. 1897 addressed to Charles
T. Adams, as follows: -
Dear Charley 1 wish to make some
changes in my will by codicil. Shall take
from and give to others l believe 1t Is
only a simple statement of the change
desired. but 1 do not wish to make any
mistake. VIII you kindly give me little
instruction upon the matter. My health
holds remarkably good for person of
my years, and hope yourself and family
are enjoying the same with ether bless
ings. With kind regards to you all, 1 am
yours truly, w. N. RICE"
Surrogate Fitzgerald declined to grant
a further postponement Mr.. Tomlinson
then called Short and Meyers, witnesses
to the 1900 WILL and both under his adj
vice declined to answer any questions on
the ground that they were under indict-
ment in connection with the signatures to
the will.
The attorneys for the executors of the
1896 will, in order to open regularly the
hearing of the 1900 will, called Walter o.
Wetherbee, 4 clerk in Swenton & Sons
Bank, who was witness to the 1896 will,
and testified for the prosecution against
Patrick. Wetherbee told of an acquain-
lance with Rice for more han fifteen
years, and said that he was familiar with
Rice's handwriting. He was shown the
1900 will and said in his opinion the sig
nature of W. NJ. Rice on each of the four
pages was a forgery. The hearing went
over until tomorrow.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
FAIR ASSOCIATION.
Everything Expected to Be In Shape
In a Short Time.

The stockholders of the State Fair Asso-
citation held a meeting night before last
Mr.. Robert Jemison presided. After dis
cussing the prospects of a fair next fall
1t was agreed that ten or fifteen of the
stockholders would buy all the outstand-
ing stock at par and then pledge $40. 900
as a guarantee fund to pay the expenses
of an exhibition. This was considered
the only feasible plan.
The meeting adjourned subject to the
call of Mr.. Jemison.
One of the directors said last night that
in week or two everything would be
in shape for pushing the work Of organi-
cation. 1t is the purpose of the executive
committee to employ a manager whose
duty 1t will be to solicit exhibits and
advertise the fair
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
LINDEN
Court Rules That Court House Can't
Be Moved.

Linden. April 1e.-(Special.) -Although
the official decision of the courthouse in
junction has not been received by the
register in chancery here, yet the law
yers who were employed by the commits
sioners to move Marengo county's court
mouse to a lot near the depot have received
letter from Chancellor Smith compli
menting them upon the fight they made
but stating that 1t was his opinion that
the courthouse could not be moved from
the lot upon which 1t is now located, and
he would rule accordingly.
The question now comes as to the build
ing of new courthouse There will be
no appeal from the decision of Chancellor
Smith, but it is claimed that Dobson &
Hand mold valid contract with Marengo
county to build a new courthouse, hence
1t is thought that the old courthouse will
be taken down and the new and hand
some courthouse which has been con-
tracted for will soon be standing In its
place.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
CHRIST DIED THAT
MAN MIGHT LIVE
DR.. MUNHALL TAKES REDEMP-
TON AS SUBJECT OF HIS DIS
COURSE AT FIRST METHODIST
CHURCH LAST NIGHT.

The Rev. L. w. Munhail preached last
night on a text taken from Ephescns
First chapter and second verse-"In whom
we have RECEPTION through his blood"
He spoke on the two reasons which caus-
ed God to undertake the redemption Of
man.
The first reason was that all men are
lost and ruined under the conditions of
the law, which in Genesis, sixth chapter.
says: 'All are Gone Astray." God dealt
with the people by sending the flood,
which lasted for forty days and nights.
Again he referred to that portion of the
Fourteenth Pslam which tells of the evil
Of the world and how God punished them
by sending them into captivity and disper-
sion. The third indictment against the
world is found in the third chapter of Ro.
mans. That DR.. Munhal declared was
against the gentiles, you and l.
The second reason God undertook the
redemption OF man, according to DR.. Mum
hall, is mans inability to redeem himself.
He referred to the verse which says:
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or
the leopard his spots" as illustrating the
inability Of man to change his conditions.
DR.. Munhall summed up the situation
by saying man is guilty and unable to
redeem himself. He said the promise of
redemption, however, came with the first
sin when God says: THE seed of the
woman shall bruise the serpents head"
He said this promise was carried out by
prophesies, by organic law and by the
sacrifice and old temple services.
DR.. Munhall said God was then educat-
ing the world up to the redemption he
promised, which was Jesus Christ. the
Son of God and the seed of woman.
He gSve seven facts as true of the work
of redemption. They were:
First-It is finished work He quoted
Christs words, Il must finish the work
thou gavest me to do
thou gavest me to do and also to his
last words on the cross, when he said
"It is finished"
6econd-It Is a perfect work. He said
Christ is the greatest and most perfect
salvation.
Third-It is universal. He emphasized
this by saying Jesus tasted death for
every man, and that If one died for all,
all died. In other words Christ died for
all.
Fourth-It is a personal redemption. In
charging this he quoted For God so
loved the world that He gave His only
begotten Son that whomsoever should
believe in him should not perish, but
have everlasting life
Fifth-It is a satisfactory redemption
He SAID Wnen man gives hlmSelt TO
Christ he has the satisfaction of know
ing he is saved beyond any shadow of a
doubt
Sixth-It is a timely redemption. DR..
Munhall said Christ came at the exact
time the world was ripe for 1t. He said
he came neither too early nor too late.
Seventh-The last and greatest of all is
that it is an everlasting redemption. He
said it reached forward to all eternity and
that all bodies shall be raised and af-
forwards dwell with Christ in the land
that is fairer than day."
DR.. Munhall summed up his sermon by
saying sinners are face to face with eter-
nal doom. What is he to do? Accept
what has been offered and lay himself at
Jesus feet"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
PHOENIX LODGE in
FAVOR OF TEMPLE
Knights of Pythlas Hear Committees
Report and viii Join In
the Work.

Phoenix Lodge Knights Of Pythias,
met last night and heard the report of
the committee appointed to advise with
similar committees from other lodges re-
garding plans for erecting Pythian
Temple in Birmingham. The committee,
which consisted Of Messrs Fred Wehage,
Leo Marx and George Whitfield brought
in report favoring the erection of the
temple and recommending that the lodge
buy as much of the stock In the temple
company as possible.
The committee was re-appointed to ar
range for the best means to raise the
money for the temple, which will cost
in the neighborhood Of $4,000 Mr.. Wehage
recommended buying the stock and was
appointed to advise with the trustees OF
the lodge as to the amount which was
available for buying bonds.
1t will be recommended by Phoenix
Lodge that a stock company of S25, 900
be Incorporated. This sum was suggested
In order that it may be easy to comply
with the law, which requires 20 per cent
of the stock cash in hand and so per cent
subscribed. After that the capital will be
raised.
Phoenix Lodge has about $4,000 in its
treasury, a larger portion OF Wnlcn is IN
cash. 1t is possible that the Grand Lodge
of Alabama will take about $4,000 of the
stock. The Grand Lodge has a large sum
of money at it's command, and this is con-
sidered one of the best investments pos
sible.
Jefferson Valley Lodge held meeting
Tuesday night and voted to take $500
worth Of stock in the company. This ac-
ton was taken merely as foundation for
future action, and the lodge reserves the
right to buy more Of the stock at any
time
A number Of the members said they
would personally take stock. The commit
tee of the lodge was changed at the re-
quest of two Of the gentlemen formerly
serving, who were unable to be at the
meetings. 1t now consists n, Messrs. A.
Ginsler William E. For - H. Crit
tenden pp"f
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
BBSOEMER HAS A
new CITY CLERK
C. T. COOK ELECTED TO SUCCEED
EDGAR T. MITCHELL, AND G. D.
MlNGEA WILL SUCCEED Mr..
MlMMS AS WARDEN.

Bessener, April 16.-(Speeial,)-C. T.
Cook was elected city clerk and treasurer
last night to succeed Edgar L. Mitchell,
and G.. D. Mingea was elected warden to
succeed r. f. Minis. In addition. 7. r.
Crittenden was elected night warden and
VIII Lynch policeman. succeeding officer
Childers. who recently resigned.
The council received bids on $4,000
worth of city bonds and $4,000 worth Of
school bonds, there being seven bidders.
Among them were Splitter & Co. of Tole-
do, w. J. Hayes & Son of Cleveland Bir-
mingham parties, and others. Bids will
again be received at an adjourned meet
ing of the council tonight.
Tine Lewis Hardware Company of this
city received the contract for $4,000 worth
of sewer pipes.
The Bessemer Foundry and Machine
Company received the contract for iron
castings.
The Standard Brick Company of this
city will furnish the brick for school
house and other purposes, being the low
est bidder.
The United States Cast Iron, Pipe and
Foundry Company have received the con-
tract for a large order of pipes to be
furnished the city of st. Louis. James
A. Ely, pipe inspector for that city, who
several years ago, spent some time here
in similar capacity, is in the city and
will inspect the pipe.
Mr.. Laron, a contractor, who was d.
recting some repairs and alterations on
the residence of Mr.. George H Steven
son this morning was so unfortunate as
to fall and receive quite serious Injuries.
He was taken to his residence and a
physician summoned when 1t was found
that one OF his legs was broken and he
was otherwise severely bruised 1t will
be some time before he will be able to be
out again.
There will be a library meeting of the
Epwortl League at the First Methodist
cnuro,4 Friday night Miss Mary Hurd,
who is at the head of this department.
will preside. An interesting and amusing
programme including a spirited debate
has been prepared.
The Rev. Father Wright leaves shortly
on visit to Pensacola, Fla. He will be
absent but few days.
Bessemer is very gay socially this week.
yesterday afternoon the Tuesday Card
Club was delightfully."- entertained by Mrs.
w. L. Sims at her home on the South
Highlands In Birmingham. Tonight Mr.
ana MRS. L. H. Lopez are entertaining
at Newmarket" party In honor Of
their guests. Miss Theo Lopez and Miss
Ella Ottolengui of Charleston, s. c. To-
morrow afternoon Mrs. E. A. Little will
entertain the Ladies Social Club at pro-
gressive euchre and Friday afternoon
Miss Louise Fulton will entertain the
Young Ladies' Club. On Friday night
the Young Mems Club will give a dance
at the Grand Hotel
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
BIDS FOR NEW rss,Ne.
Wood, Dickerson G. Co. fe. Build at
Once.

Wood, Dickerson & Co. will advertise
for bids In a few days for the construc-
tion Of four-story building, with base
ment on the north side of Third avenue.
near Nineteenth street.
The front will be Of cream-colored brick
and will be trimmed with glazed terra
Gotta, the first of the kind to be used in
Birmingham.
The site for the building is now being
cleared. 1t is 50x100. The structure will be
completed by October. 1t will be oEu-
pied by the owners as builders supply
house.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
ANOTHER TRUSTY
is In TROUBLE
VIII Salters Charged With Assault and
Battery on q White
Man.

Another of the city Jail TRUSTEES has
gotten in trouble Last night in front
Of one of the tents at the Free Fair on
Second avenue and Sixteenth street, Will
Salters, negro trusty was arrested by
Policemen Richardson and Murphy on
charge of assault and battery on W. H.
Miller, white man.
The negro had the white man on the
ground and was choking him when the
police arrived. Recently two TRUSTEES have
been bound over to the Criminal Court
charged with crimes which are above
the Police Court. One was for stealing
chickens and another for stealing to-
bacco. Both crimes were committed
while the negroes were away from the
Southside Jail on leave of absence.
Recently Street Commissioner McCartin
gave orders that no more TRUSTEES should
be allowed to leave the jail
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
The WaIdorf-Astoria, New York City,
One of the Most Magnificent Ho-
tells in the World, Is Painted
Entirely With the World
Famous Carrara Paint.

bright, clean appearance so desirable in
the cosy cottage home or the elegant
mansion. To m eet the needs of the small
purse and at the same time give the
rich lasting, protecting effect of a first
class paint caused the manufacture of
Carrara Paint, and it is the best paint
for house, barn or fence; for interior or
exterior work 1t has no equal. It is
smoother, covers more surface, brightens
and preserves colors is used on wood,
iron, tin. brick, stone or tile and never
cracks, peels. blsters or chalks; 1t does
not fade; 1t outlasts the best white lead
or any mixed paint and it covers so
much more surface to the gallon that 1t
is cheaper in the first costs than most
cheap paint. The following are a few
of the large users of CarraEa Paint:
Pennsylvania r. r. c.; Pullman Palace
Car Company; Chicago Telephone Com
pany; Central Union Telephone Compa-
ny; Field Museum, Chicago; Kenwood
Club, Chicago; Cincinnati Southern; c. &
E. l. r. r. Co.; Denver & Rio Grande
R. r.; Wellington Hotel, Chicago.
From railroad box car to elegantly furn-
ished general offices of the great rail-
ways; from race track fences and stables
to fancy club house; from plain brick
walls and stone fences to tin roofs and in
terror finish of stately hotels; from coun-
try barn or hay shed or cheap outbuild-
ing to farm residence. suburban home or
luxurious city residence Carrara is used
because it lasts longer. never fades, never
cracks, never blisters, never peels covers
more surface than the highest priced
paints and costs loss than the cheap mix
ed paints that inJure instead of protect.
There is but one Carrara. 1t Ia made by
the Carrara Paint Agency. $40 Carrara
Works, Barberton. Ohio and anyone hay-
ing a house to paint should send for 80
sample colors, free. of this great paint
that has stood the most rigid test for 25
years, and bear in mind that 1t is the
only paint ever manufactured that ia
backed by a positive guarantee in eyerv
case. Write today and save half your
paint bills in the future.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
GETS HIS COMMISSION.
Or. o. T. Dozier Made Surgeon of the
Fourth Brigade v, C. v.

Dr. o. T. Dozier has been commissioned
surgeon of the Fourth Brigade, Alabama
Division, United Confederate Veterans, as
is shown in the following order issued
from the brigade's headquarters:
DR.. o. T. Dozier, Birmingham, Ala:
Upon your patriotic devotion and your
services and sacrifices. as we'll as your
heroic courage when mere boy soldier
in the Confederate States Army on many
bloody battleflelds, and your eminent fit
ness in your profession, you are selected.
appointed and hereby commissioned sur
geon of the Fourth Brigade, Alabama d.
vision, United Confederate Veterans. BY
order of
]. H. SAVAGE. Brigadier General.
Commanding Fourth Brigade, Alabama
Division, United Confederate Veterans.
A. C. OXFORD, Adjutant and Chief OF
Staff.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
Pzo-Boer Resolution Adopted.

Chicago, April 16.-Resolutions declar-
ing sympathy for the Beers and asking
President Roosevelt to break up the al
legged British camp near New Orleans
were adopted by the Holland Society of
Chicago during a banquet tonight. The
principal speech was made by DR.. Nicho-
las Zenn, who replied to the toast "Hol-
land" as a power Of civilization.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
BROUGHT TO BIRMINGHAM.
Nose Williams, Who Tried to Escape
From MarshaIs, In County jail.

Nose williams, the prisoner who tried
to esctpe from two United States mar
shals near Iron City, was placed in the
Jefferson County Jail last night.
He Is badly bruised but not in a serious
condition, as has been stated. United
States Deputy Marshal j. T. Millegan
brought him here. The deputy would say
nothing about the attempt to escape. ex-
cent that the man made the attempt by
jumping from the train while 1t was NOV
ing about 40 miles an hour.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
Bryan viii Inspect Camp.

St. Joseph, Mo-, April 16.-william j.
Bryan and a party of pro-Boer sympa-
thizers will tomorrow inspect the alleged
remount station of Lathrop. Mo-, accord.
ing to a dispatch received here by one
of Mr.. Bryan's friends in Congress who
will follow his advice in the matter Of
urging Congressional action.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
JAILED THE VISITOR.
Monroe Smith Calls at County jail
With Jag Aboard.

Monroe Smith, a negro, called at the
county Jail yesterday with a large jag
aboard. He began to use abusive language
and although demonstrated with by War
den Simpson, he persisted until it was
decided to lock him up.
He resisted and put up lively fight, but
was finally landed behind the bars and
charges of abusive language and drunken
ness were preferred against him.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
NEARING COMPLETION.
Repairs Being Made On Building That
Was Damaged by Fire.

The Tomlinson building on First avenue
been leased by the Carpenters Union of
organized labor and they are fitting it
up in elegant style.
A large hall is being arranged in which
to hold meetings. The w. D. Colby Wall
Paper Company will occupy three floors,
and Mr. Tomlinson will have a suite of
four rooms on the second floor
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
planning Mill Burned.

Nicholasville. KY, April 16.-The large
planning mills of the Roy Lumber Com
pany, located at this place. was entirely
destroyed by fire tonight, Loss estimated
at 1000; insurance, $11,000 Fifty thous-
and dollars worth of lumber and a large
amount of pine and walnut logs were
saved, mainly through the efforts of the
Lexington firemen. who were called on
for aid
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
NOTHING OF PATTON.
Sheriffs Office In the Dark About the
Oxmoor Shooting.

Nothing was heard at the sheriffs Of
fee yesterday concerning Constable VIII
Patton of Oxmoor, who shot Mr.. C.
Stacy the land agent at that town for the
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Com
papy, on Tuesday
No warrant has been sworn out for his
arrest. He is expected in the city today
to appear before the grand jury, and he
may surrender himself at that time.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
DEATHS ANDFUNERALS
MIR w. w. Jones,

Mr.. w. w. Jones, father Of Capt. P.
Sid Jones' district passenger agent of the
Louisville and Nashville Railroad, died
yesterday IN Nashville at he age of SO.
He had been in feeble health for some
time but his condition became critical
only few days ago. The deceased was
also the father of Mrs. M. H. Smith of
| ,olisyille
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
Bishops In Session.

Cincinnati, April 16.-The House of
Bishops of the Episcopal church con-
vened here today to select bishops of
Salina (western Kansas. of Honolulu
and Of Porto Rico and probably of Next
co, and to transact other business that
was referred at the recent session in
San Francisco to this adjourned meet
ing.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
HEAVY Rains In Texas,

Houston, Tex, April 16.-Reports re-
ceived tonight tell OF very heavy rain
and haiistorm in north Texas and the In-
dian Territory, much damage being done
to crops and houses. w. A. Anderson
tried to cross the Bosque river near Waco
a,nf after heavy rain and was drowned.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
Palllation.

From the Indianapolis News.
Yes, they say that Gades opera is
very funny"
That's strange; I thought it was a
comic opera"
1T is, but 1t is only his first"
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
George MaupIn Arrested.

Guthrie, o. T., April 16-George Maupin
has been arrested in Oklahoma City on
information received from Wrightsville,
Ga, the authorities stating he is wanted
there on the charge of nianslaughter.
Maupin admitted his idertity and said he
was willing to go back for trial.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
How to Paint
a House Cheap
And Have 1t Guaranteed to Look
Better, Wear Longer and Cost
Less Than the Best White
Lead Paints.
Never Fades, Cracks, ChaIks, PeeIs or
Blisters, and Is Not AFFECTED
BY Gases.
Fifty Sample CoIors Prepaid to Any
Address Absolutely Free.

The cost of painting the house and barn,
out-buildings and fences is heavy bur-
den. Cheap paints soon fade, peel or
scale off and white lead and oils cost so
much and has to be replaced so often
that It Is a constant expense to keep the
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
SndustvlaA News.

Mr.. ]. W. Worthington denies that he
is to be the manager of the Sloss-Shef-
field Steel and Iron Company. He wishes
to make this denial emphatic, he san,
since no one in authority has ever sug-
gested that he fill such position, and If
they had, his present engagements would
prevent his acceptance.
The Republics new blast furnace at
Thomas will be ready for the torch
about the last of next week 1t will be
the largest and best-equipped furnace in
the South.
The Gilreath Coal and Iron Company
which is mining ore near Irondale will
soon open the Alice mines between here
and Bessemer.
The Davis Creek Coal and Coke Com
pany Is making good progress towards
opening its slope, and just as soon as the
louisville and Nashville completes its
mile and a half branch to the mines the
company will assemble its mining ma
chinery.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17
Alabama Brewing Co.
bohemian Beer"

Wanted-s5OO, 900 of choice
real estate loans upon bust
ness and residence property.
Rates 5 per cent. and 6 per
cent.
Steiner Brothers. Bankers.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17

FOR STEALING TROUsERs-Harry
Shutters, a negro was yesterday bound
over to the Criminal Court on charge of
grand larceny by Judge Feagin. The bond
was fixed at 5000. The negro is charged
with st ealing trousers.
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1902-04-17

DID NOT MEET-There was no meet
ing of the board of control of the Board
of Trade yesterday afternoon owing to the
absence from town of President Colman
Black.