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The age-herald., 1902-05-11
WANT PERMANENT
 MEETING PLACE
LOCAL DELEGATES WILL WORK TO HAVE GRAND LODGE OF ODD FELLOWS DECIDE IN FAVOR OF BIRMINGHAM.

At the meeting of the Grand Lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Alabama to be held next week in Sel- ma, the Birmingham representatives will make strong fight to have the perma- nent meeting place of the lodge here.
 The reasons to be advanced by the Bir- mingham representatives are that it is centrally located and will save several hundred dollars every year, and that 1t has a larger number of members than any other city in the state. This will be the most important question to come be- fore the Grand Lodge and 1t is expected a strong fight will be made by several other cities The Birmingham lodges think they have the strongest claim to the permanent meeting place. Should the Grand Lodge decide in favor of Birming- ham it will probably mean the erection of a building to be used as It's home and by the local lodges.
 Several other important matters are to be settled at the meeting. The question of building an orphans and widows home will be brought up and the repeal of the amendment to the constitution which per mits lodge of ten or more applicants to be initiated on payment of $5
 The following new officers of the Grand Lodge will be installed at this meeting: John Ellis, Anniston, grand master; Jake Burger, Birmingham, deputy grand mas ter; Dr. E. A. Meadow, Blocton, grand warden; MT. H. c. Weaver, Huntsville grand secretary, and MT. J. c. Bowie Talladega, grand treasurer.
The age-herald., 1902-05-11
.Recoyd of Comrks.

In the Criminal Court yesterday was sentence day and a number of convicted prisoners were brought before Judge Greene The following sentences were imposed:
 Philip Adams, burglary and grand lar ceny, two yearsA
 Herman S. Cohen, false pretense, fifteen months.
 John Wright, burglary and grand lar ceny, three years.
 Harry Glover, burglary and grand lar ceny, thirteen months.
 Neal Martin, grand larceny, thirteen months.
 Robbery Barry, assault and battery with a weapon and carrying. concealed weap- ons, twenty days.
 Walter Smith. grand larceny. two years.
 Ocie Temple, larceny two years
 M w. Taylor, larceny from store, two years.
 John David, burglary and grand lar ceny, three years.
 John Brown, perjury, two years.
 Hugh Mccullough, larceny from store, two years.
 Rich Harris, a negro who was held on suspicion of having had something to do with a hold-up at EnsIey a couple of years ago in which George A. Boy1ston of Atlanta was killed. was given a habeas corpus hearing and discharged
 In the Circuit Court a suit was filed by Sallie E. Steel against the Birmingham Realty Company for 5000 damages. It is alleged the defendant company allowed water to run over and collect on lot belonging to her, said water injuring the lard. The lot in question is situated on avenue K.
 In this court the trial of the case of Pearl Bryan, administratrix, vs. the Southern Railway Company for damages was continued until Monday, when it will be taken up at g o'clock.
 In the City Court B. c. Cotor was given a judgment for $75 against the Peoples Home Telephone Company.
The age-herald., 1902-05-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Real estate transfers placed on record are:
 M. c. and C. c. Edgar to L. H. Haw- kirs, lots 13 and IA. block A, East Lake, $11OO.
 North Birmingham Land Company to the Dimmick Pipe Company, lots 2 and 8, block 36 and lots 2, and f. block 37, North Birmingham. S4000.
 T. and A. Benners to J. w. Barclay, lots ard and part of lot 10, block 19s, Birmingham, $550o.
 B. Lisenba and husband to Mrs. L. L.. Kaye, lot IS. block 5, Montgomery and Parks survey, Woodlawn, 5000.
 J. B. and E. A. Hurley to Mrs. M. A. Anderson, part of the west side of lot 21, block 27, Birmingham, $275O.
 Mrs. B. Schlosser to H. I. Harrell, lot 5 of w. L. and F. A. Fulton subdivision of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section a. township 17, range 2. $lO22.
 M. A. Glenn and husband to G. R. Harsh, lots 1 to {, block 6, Owenton, $1o5o.
 w. S. Lide to A. A. clfsby. lot in block 664. Birmingham. $l7O0.
 Mrs. M. M. Moore to T. PoufI, lots a and and part of lot g. block T75. Bir- mingham, $5oOo.
The age-herald., 1902-05-11
TO ENFORCE LAWS.
Board of%Pharmacists Turn Down Non-
 Experienced Officials.

The State Board of Pharmacy, at its last meeting, considered a number of ap plicationis for licenses as pharmacists, but refused all who have not had two years Of practical experience in a drug store. This is the new rule of the board and is being rigidly enforced.
 Those present at the meeting were Dr. P. c. C;Indidus of Mobile; Dr. E. P. Gait of Selma, and Dr. John L. Parker of Birmingham In the future the board will hold four meetings a year, the object of which is to see that the laws are en- forced.
 The board will meet in Huntsville in July Tuscaloosa in October, Montgomery in January and at Troy in March. At the meetings the druggists will be requested to repott all infringments of the rules.
The age-herald., 1902-05-11

Committees to canvas Birmingham and all the suburbs to get the names of all who wish to go to Charleston for Birm- ingham Day, May 20, at the exposition, were appointed yesterday at the meet ing of the Commercial Club. It is believed there will be several hundred from the city and vicinity, and 1t Is the purpose of those who have it In charge to charter a train If sufficient number of persons will go.
 The committees are:
 City-Mr. J. D. Kirkpatrick. chairman; MT. J. w. Hughes. MT. Ross c. Smith, MT. A. D. Smith, MT. w. J. Wheeler, MT w. N. Malone, Mir. Frank Nelson, Jr., Mir. s. E. Thompson MT. P Byrne.
 Bessemer-Mr. T. T. Huey, MT. E. H. Lopez and MT. James Hard.
 Ensley-Mr. W. W. Scott and Mir Jim Perkins.
 East Lake-Mr. T. H. Mont gomery and MT. E. G. Burchfeld.
 Woodlawn-Dr. J. D. Heacock and Mayor J. B. Helm.
 Avondale-Mayor w. H. Starbuck and Dr. H. l.. Martin.
The age-herald., 1902-05-11
MR. GREER IS FOR
 THE SELMA TRAIN
FIRST REPLY RECEIVED TO NU- MEROUS LETTERS SENT OUT BY MIR. BoARDMAN ON BOARD OF TRADES SCHEME.

The first reply to the letters and peti- train being run through to Birmingham, was received yesterday by T. V. Board man, chairman of the committee from MT. Charles H. Greer, of Marion
 MT. Greer says he took the matter up as soon as he received the letter and would give it all the support in his power He also sends the names of a number of other persons who will be good men to send petitions to. The letter is as follows MT. T. V. Boardman:
 Dear Sir-Yours containing petition for extension of Selma and Tuscaloosa train to hand and I go to work on same today If you will send petitions to John Towry Hamburg; MT. J. B. Howell. Scotts MT George Pollard, Newburn and MT. S. A. Price, Marion Junction, they will also help in the work.
 Each of the above towns does a good business, and there are also several places between Greensboro and Akron, but I suppose MT. Yerby and Greensboro will look after them. If we can be of aid in any other way for the cause, please let us Know. Signed Yours truly,
 CHARLES H. GREER.
 Selma citizens are said to be against the running of a train from there through to Birmingham. They claim the trade properly belongs to Selma. MT. Board man was shown a telegram to that effect yesterday and said
 That shows Birmingham should work far the train. It shows the trade is worth having and Birmingham should get it if possible It is only one more reason why the Birmingham merchants should work harder to get the train"
 The petitions in Birmingham have been signed by many prominent men. Every hotel and bank in the city has signed it and the merchants are jumping at the chance when the petition is shown them.
The age-herald., 1902-05-11
FOR STEALING PENCILS.
Newsboy Charged With Theft From
 Blind Man.

Dennis Collins, a newsboy about F years old, was carried before Judge Fea- gin yesterday morning by Policeman Hurry charged with larceny of $2.5O worth of pencils from MT. Jones. a blind man, who sells papers and pencils on the corner of Second avenue and Nineteenth street.
 Judge Feagin continued the case until May 31 so as to allow time for the boy to settle his account with the blind man. The pencils are carried in a cloth case which is tied around MT. Jones' neck The boy is said to have taken them out of the case.
The age-herald., 1902-05-11
ROSEDALlE TO BE GIVEN
 THURSDAY NIGHT
Kendall Weston to Be Assisted By the Local Military Com
 panies.

The performance of "Rosedale" for the benefit of the Jefferson Volunteers and Birmingham Edifles will take place at the Jefferson Theatre Thursday night. Much interest is being shown in the production and the military men feel that hand some sum will be realized for use in fur nishing their new armory in the city hall All members of the company are selling tickets. and have reported more than 800 already disposed of.
 The play will be given under the direc- tion of MT. Kendall Weston, who had charge of the production of "The Mikado' a few weeks ago. He will play the lead ing part and act as stage manager. The full cast is as follows:
The age-herald., 1902-05-11
NEGRO A GOOD LIAR.
Asked to Be Searched and Money Was
 Found in Shoe.

Ed Sawyer, a negro, stated positively yesterday in Judge Feagin's court that he did not have a cent and was not guilty of robbery with which he was charged He begged to be searched and said that would prove he was innocent
 Just for accommodations sake Judge Feagin had him searched and $2.25 was found tied up and hidden in his shoe Then the judge fined him $25 for justices sake. He had stolen the money from another negro.
The age-herald., 1902-05-11
MEET IN BIRMINGHAM.
Thel Next Convention of the Wholesale
 Druggists Association.

MT. H. H. sinnige has returned from New Orleans where he attended the meet Ing of the Southern Wholesale Druggists Association last week. He secured the next meeting for Birmingham and was elerted secretary and treasurer.
 The association was divided into two districts with New Orleans and Birm- ingham as headquarters. The next meet ing-.will be held in May of next year.
The age-herald., 1902-05-11
FOUR MEN HURT.
Scaffold Gives Way and They Fall
 Many Feet.

A scaffold on which four men were working yesterday afternoon in Besse- mer gave way and they fell to the ground. Two of them are seriously, possibly fatally injured, and the other two are painfully injured and badly bruised.
 The men were carpenters. N s. Clark had both legs fractured and was other wise bruised. c. V. Green had his back injured and a number of bruises. R. F. Headaway and J. E. Lee were painfully injured. but the extent of their wounds is not known. They are not as seriously injured as the other two.
 The men were on the scaffold working on a room. It gave way and threw them to the ground many feet below. It ts not known how llse acciden* Happened.
The age-herald., 1902-05-11
EXPECT REPLY SOON.
Gen. Fitzhugh Lee Will Reach Home
 Tomorrow.

Major John w. Johnston yesterday morning received a telegram from Mrs. Fitzhugh Lee in reply to the one he sent Friday night, stating General Lee would reach home tomorrow and would wire his reply at once.
 The committees do not wish to com mence work until reply has been receiv- ed to the invitation sent General Lee to visit Birmingham a few days ago. The committees are to meet Tuesday after noon at o'clock and work on the plans
The age-herald., 1902-05-11
FRANK HOWARD ESCAPES.
Was Serving Term for Swindline Mrs.
 DeWhitinq.

Frank Howard. the white man who ob- tained s3O from Mrs DeWhiting about four nhonths ago, has escaped from the street gang. He was serving a sentence of $9O and 1s0 days for petty larceny.
 It wdll be remembered he was also ac- cused of trying to commit a criminal as- sault on a negro woman while steve dore of the city jail. He was found not guilty by Judge Green and returned to the street gang to work out his time.
The age-herald., 1902-05-11
MORE THAN 300
 BER BEAUTIFUL HOMES

rated by our skilled artists and deco rators. The reason why is because people of taste always find what is newest and most tasteful in decora- tions, and are always sure of the best workmanship and most reasonable prices at the w. D. Colby Decorating Co.'S Wall Paper and Art Store, 2023 First ave.
The age-herald., 1902-05-11

Cork will absorb neither heat or cold. and will not absorb moisture. Granulated Cork is better than solid cork, as it will not settle.
 The North Star is the only one on the market that has GranuIated Cork foe smSulation.
The age-herald., 1902-05-11

Int cl u di n Q nearly all of the finest res i d e n c e s in
 this city have be en deco
The age-herald., 1902-05-11

In the City Court B. c. Cotor was given a judgment for s75 against the Peoples Home Telephone Company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-30
MACARTHUR
SPEAKS
PLAINLY.
Says Chaos Would Follow Il the
FiIipinoS Were Granted Ab-
SoIuie Independence,

Washington, April 30 Major General
Macarthur today gave further testimony
before the senate committee on Philip
pines. He explained his statement made
yesterday that absolute chaos would re-
suit shotld Independence be given the
Filipinos and the United States forces
be withdrawn by saying that the people
of the Philippines, being less prepared
for self government and administration
than any of the Latin-American repub-
lies at the time of heir-emaneipation
from Spain their own unalded efforts TO
accomplish self regeneration would in all
probability prove abortive.
The people of the Philippines, he said,
have rudimentary ideas and aspirations
and are therefore in an essentially plastic
condition which, under the tuitionary
control OF the United States would, in
his opinion admit OF a rapid molding of
the body polite into a consistent. self
supporting commonwealth. Even the best
thinkers, he said, among the Filipnos
have no conception whatever of the prac-
teal mechanical efforts whereby the re-
suits they are all anxious to attain can
be successfully accomplished.
American withdrawal from the islands
would, I'm his opinion result in the per-
manent failure OF Republican institu-
tions in the east and a fratrcdal war.
which would continue until suppressed
by some exterior force.
The broad generalization. he said is
reached that the United States must re-
tain the archipelago as n tuitionary an
mex, that We must plant our institutions
there. that we must contend for COM
mercial supremacy and perhaps combat
90 ~ al ,4faKr IN
inherent difficulties OF the situation,
which will require the most profound ef-
forts OF constructive craftsmanship.
Senator Patterson asked II he would
apply the same views with respect TO
Japan and General Macarthur said that
IL Japan should come into our hands in
a clean manner with a clean conscience,
pure morals and with the same definite
purpose we have In the Philippines we
should by all means keep It, lie gave II
as his conscientious belief that the pres
ence OF the United States in the Philip
pines Is an unmitigated benefactton TO
the people.
''Do you mean the Filipino people that
are left alive and have been subjugatedY
inquired Senator Patterson.
General Macarthur declared that he did
no tmean that there has been any un-
usual destruction OF life on the islands
THE destruction" said he, lis simply in
cident TO the war and OF course, em-
braces very small percentage of the
total population. which is dense"
"Thirty-three and a third per cent. in
one province" remarked Senator Pat
terson.
Replying 10 this statement, Senator
Macarthur informed Senator Patterson
that IL he preferred to believe that, he,
(MacArthur) could not help it,
1--WE have as much right to believe
that from an American officer wLo is the
civil governor and who is there i'm the
province as we have 10 believe YOU" re-
piled Senator Patterson, which brought
the retort from General MacArthur:"You
can believe what you wish, and | will be-
IeVle what | wish"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-30
IN QUESTION.
Title TO Land in BurriIIviIIe In
vo|ved In Carpenter -LogeG Case

The case of Frank +. Carpenter VS..
Louis Logee was heard by Chief Justice
Stiness and Justices Tillinghast I'D
Rogers in the appellate division of the
supreme court today on plaintiffs petit
ton for new trial. This was jury
trial waived case in which damages were
sought for the cutting and carrying off
OF a large amount OF wood from land that
the plaintiff claims he holds the legal
title OF.
The land Is In the town of Burrilville
and the question OF title is complicated
one. Judge Douglas decided that the
defendant proved no adverse possession
but he was not satisfied with the plain
tins proof of possession of the places
where the trespasses alleged by him
were committed. Decision was, there
fore. given for the defendant for costs.
The main points relied upon by the
plaintiff in his petition for "A new trial
are: First that In this country the
principle is firmly established that I'm
the case OF vacant land. especially wild
land, the owner Is, I'm law, presumed 10
be In possession, the title drawing To IL
the possession, so that such presumed or
constructive possession will enable the
owner to maintain an action of trespass
uuare clausum.
Second. that the rule is one of evil
dence, and proof OF ownership or title is
merely presumptive evidence Of possession
which may be rebutted by showing either
actual possession In another, or "a better
title, and so constructive possession in
another Third, that II the plaintiff pro-
duces evidence enough 10 make "A prima
facie case the burden Is thrown upon the
defendant 10 overcome its effect. The
prcsumtion raised by the plaintiffs evil
dence. II Is urged stands until rebutted
by other evidence. Fourth, that I'm this
country a deed Of conveyance OF land in
Zee duly executed. acknowledged and re-
,orded is prima facie proof OF title I'm the
grantee and. i'm the absence of any evil
dence OF an adverse possession. Or at
possession is vacant and the land is wild
and uncultivated. such deed Is In itself
sufficient evidence OF the grantees pos
session 10 support such an action as the
present one against one who enters with
out his consent and without showing n
better title In himself or someone under
whom he justifes.
Defendant argues that the title Is IN
himself and has been for a long time
held by his family. and that no title is in
Mr.. Carpenter and no trespasses have
been committed against him
George Il. Barrows and Charles A. Will
son are counsel for the plaintiff and Irv-
ing Champlin and James Harris are coun-
sci for defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-30
FINANCIAL NEWS
BULLS AND BEARS.

Wall Street. April 30.--The stock market
opened rather dun. There were declines
here and there amongst the active stocks.
but the majority showed gains which
reached from and la In St. Paul Rock
Island, Northwestern. Illinois Central
and Canada Southern, Chicago Great
Western advanced an extreme ss4 on the
taking of some large blocks. The Read
ings were somewhat depressed
The market was making some upward
progress when the tone was unsettled by
violent slump I'm International Power.
That stock opened at 1877, rose to 1875, ana
then dropped by intervals OF TO
points Co iS3. The rally was equally err
rattle and showed one Jump OF points
on a single sale. The stock touched ls2 on
the rally. The general market became
fcvcrish but later recovered. On the de-
cline Northwestern broke and Loco
motive point. Chicago. Great Western
advanced Ia on large dealings. Wheel
Ing and Lake Erie ist and 2d pfd. Lead
pfd.. Michigan Central and United States
Reduction rose / and points, but were
reactionary afterwards. ST. Paul was
marked up 10 l733s and the market rallied
i'm sympathy. Detroit Southern pid. adj
vanced IA.
Illinois Central became the feature OF
themaTket and advanced over points on
learge dealings. Other prominent rail-
roads stiffened but reacted later when 81
Poul declined. Northwestern recovered
points and Chicago Great Western pre-
ferred b and New York, New Haven and
Hartford gained a lia. international
Power improved to ls3. fell off To i1s and
became dull. Manhattan rose las and
Sugar showed some strength. Grass
Twine and the Ice stocks lost a. llA The
market was quieter then for several
weeks. St. Paul rallied TO 1884 and MIS-
souri, Pacific came up about a point
Bonds were irregular
Stocks declined abruptly after midday,
following heavy selling OF the Atchison.
Reading and United States Steel stocks.
Earlier advances were in many cases
wiped out and sharp losses established.
Business was very active on the decline
and the market showed little rallying
power when pressure momentarily ceased.
A rise OF . points over last night In
Sugar caused some rallies in the speclai
ties but the market continued ieVerish
and was upset again by a sudden drop OF
I'm American Locomotive and 4I in the
Dre ferred Railway. Steel Spring fell 3 ana
Interna tional Power dropped back 10 lo1.
Railroads fell lower than before and a
number showing net declines OF point or
more was largely added 10.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-30
DEFENCE RESTS.
Smith COurtmartidI Takes Re-
cess Until Next Saturday.

Manila. April 3O--Lieut. George Nj.
Shields. Jr.. aide-de-camp OF Gen. JACOB
NJ. Smith. testified at today's session OF
the court-maFtia which IS trying the gen
eral The lieutenant said he knew well
the signature OF Lucban. the insurgent
leader who was captured Feb. p by Lieut..
Striblers Philippine scouts IN the island
of Samar.
The order issued 10 poison the natives
spears was undoubtedly signed by Luc-
ban. The witness also said Lucban con-
fessed To him that he was the author OF
the proclamation setting forth that Ger
man warships were bombarding Nigan
and that the Filipino navy was blockad-
ing Manila, which was Issued TO encourage
the Filiginos
Tn defence then rested its case and the
court adjourned until Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-30
STILL AT WORK.
C0nferrees Trying to Avert
Strike in Coal Region.

New York, April 30.-The conference be-
tween the representatives OF the anthra-
cite coal operators and OF the United
Mine workers, which was adjourned yes
terday was resumed this morning. The
four labor leaders, President Mitchell
and District Presidents Fahey. Duffy and
Nichol were In consultation early this
morning
District President Thomas Fahey spent
some time In consulta ton with the mem
bers OF the delegations from the affected
districts. Nos. l. and 3. IL could not be
learned what was the subject or result OF
this conference.
President Mitchell was questioned as
TO the probable outcome OF the confer
ence. He would not express an opinion
on the subject President Truesdale, OF
the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
was asked IL he thought a solution of
the problems would be found today. lie
said:
81 cannot tell you. OF course / hope
that decision will be arrived at but
IL is impossible TO say
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-30
CRY OF fire CAUSE
OF A FATAL panic
Seven Girls known TO Have Been Killed
During Frenzied Rush From
a Cigar Factory.

Philadelphia, April 3o.-Seven girls are
known to have been killed and more than
score injured during panic at the
cigar factory of Hamburger, Homan &
Co, Eenth street and Washington avenue.
at 1915 this afternoon
The company employs over 600 girls.
At the hour named a workman employed
In the building was slightly injured by
being caught in an elevator Some per-
son cried Fire" and Immediately there
was rush for the stairway OF the build
ing
The crush was so great that many OF
the girls turned back and rushed for
the windows Before they could be re-
strained from jumping score or more
had hurled themselves TO the street, sew
eral being crushed to death.
Ambulances were quickly on the scene
and the dead and injured were hurried TO
the hospitals. The scene of the fatal
occurrence Is indescribable. The locality
or the accident Is densely populated and