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The age-herald., 1902-02-03
KYLE'S FRIENDS
 BANQUET HIM
ENTERTAINED BY LODGE OF ELKs OF DECATUR AND IS CON- oRATULATED ON OUTCOME OF THE CouRTMARTlAL.

Decatur, Ala, February 2-(Special.)- Lieut.. Col O. Kyle of the Alabama Na- tional Guards was banqueted and toast ed by the Decatur Lodge of Blks, of which lodge he is a prominent member, at the Hotel Bismarck last night.
 The banquet was congratulatory to Lieutenant-C Colonel Kyle upon the out come of the late Kyle-Higdon court mar tial trial, held in Montgomery, in which Lieutenant Colonel Kyle was tried upon charges preferred by Colonel Higdon and fully exonerated by Governor Jelks.
 During years past Hotel Bismarck has been the scene of many brilliant ban quet, but in the long and brilliant career of this popular hostelry no former oc- casion has ever been more brilliant than the one last night when Lieutenant-Col- onel Kyle was the guest of honor.
 MT. George A. Huff acted as toastmas- ter and toasts were responded to by the following: MT. c. Ed. Alber, Judge Will liam D. Skeggs, Lieut. Hal Long, Mayor Henry A. Skeggs, Walter M. Grubbs, ed- itor of the News; MT. Blewett Wallace, MT. H. c. Beard, Judge John c. Eyster and Will W. Nelson, press respondent.
 Lieutenant-ColonelK Kyle responded In a twenty minute speech. in which he plain ly showed that he was deeply touched by the honor of being the guest of the even- ing and thanked his friends most heart fly.
 Lieutenant Colonel Kyle's home has been here for a number of years, and al the present he Is circuit judge of,this jul dicial circuit.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
FOR LATIN AMERICAN UNITY.
Mexico Wants Southern American Re. publcs to Present Solid Front.

Mexico City February 2.-El Popular a penny daily, argues for Latin American unity in order that the southern nations of the world may present a strong and compact front to their great neighbor. the United States which is more power- full if not more valiant than the Latin American nations and may yet under the preteXt of bestowing the blessings of peace on these countries, impose its rule by force and then destroy Latin Ameri- can liberties. The famous Monroe doc Urine Is simply a feans of preserving the equilibrium between the United States and Europe. The two tigers, Europe and the United States stand opposed to each other and the prey they desire Is Span ish-America. While these hungry beasts of prey are disputing we should fortify for our common defense.
 Fl Imparcial. liberal daily, says that it was certainly not Chili which lost the battle of arbitration in the Pan-Ameri- can confernece. Chilli rightly maintained that this conference was not called to act as an international tribunal for the set clement of disputes between the Latin American nations. Chilli was completely justified in her attitude regarding ar bitration.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
PROSPERITY IN THE SOUTH.

From the Washington Star.
 At the Shoreham last evening was MT. Stuyvesant Fish. president of the Illi- nois Central Railroad. MT. Fish Is tall and muscular, in the prime of vigorous manhood. His career in the railway world has been a pronounced success.
 T have lately been in the South," said he, "and was pleased to note that, in spite of short cotton crop. that part of the Union is making substantial and steady progress. The two important Southern cities which our road touches Memphis and New Orleans-are good in- dications of the prosperity of large scope of country. Memphis is forging to the front with marvellous strides. She is magnificently situated for commerce, and is destined to be a great trade cen ter. In few weeks she will have a mag nificent new hotel completed at a cost of over s5OO,OO0. New Orleans has every reason for congratulation on her com mercial showing. Her banks have an abundance of money, and the volume of business Is ever increasing
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
WIND BLOWING BIG
 GUNS AT SANDY HOOK
Steamers Forced to Anchor Outside of the Bar, Where They Are
 Having a Rough Ride.

New York February 2-Since sundown today a gale has been blowing at Sandy Hook. At times the wind reached the rate of over sixty miles an hour. The sea outside and In the New York lower hay is extremely rough. The steam pilot boat New York which Is used to any weather came in tonight and anchored under the lee of the highlands The cleo tric lighted buoys marking Gedney Chan mel and Southwest Spit were purposely ex- 1inguished tonight owing to the heavy sea grounding the cables. On account of this the steamer LAquitaine from Iavre end the steamer Phoenicia from Ham, burg and Boulogne, each carrying many messengers, were forced to anchor out side of the Sandy Hook bar, where they are having a rough ride tonight. The big new freighter Drachenfeld. bound to Savannah, was forced to anchor in Sandy Hook bay, her captain not daring to risk putting to sea in face of such a terrific wind and without guidance of the chan nel lights.
 The storm which has been prevalent all day in this section of the country made itself manifest in this city and suburbs to the great discomfort of all people who ventured out of doors. On top of heavy fall of snow came rain, which turned the snow into slush and made swafLps of low-lying ground. In the early afternoon the rain turned to snow and a little later this condition disappeared in the face of a decided drop in temperature. This was accompanied by a gale which in exposed quarters broke branches of trees, blew away insecure boarding. tangled up wires and sent store signs flying to the streets One fatality from falling sign is report ed. Tonight the high wind continues and the temperature continues to drop
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
WILLIAM STUDIES
 HEBREW BELIEFS
HE ATTENDS LECTURE BY AN EMINENT AssYRIALocIST AND CAUSES FURRY AMONG THE THEOLoGIANS.

Berlin, February 2-The furry Of the ologlans over the interest manifested by Emperor William through his attend ing lecture by Professor Delitzsch, the assyriologist, on the "Babylonish origin of Hebrew ideas," has sequel. The Emperor yesterday invited to the Schloss Dr. Wander, the chief court teacher; Herr Faber, who as superintendent of the Ser lin synod has kind of Episcopal author ity over the state church; Dr. Kessler, the court preacher at Potsdam and great favorite with the emperor and Prof. Harnack, the foremost writer on the hfs- torical evidences of Christianity, to hear Professor Delitzsch re-read his paper on the "Babylonish origin Of Hebrew ideas. !"
 Besides those already mentioned, the empress, Prince William, Eitel-Frede- rick, Prince and Princess Henry, Count von Buelow, the imperial chancellor; General von Plessen, Emperor William 8 adjutant general and many other mem bers of the royal family and notable per sonages were present.
 Emperor William Instead of sitting in front of the assemblage with the empress, sat In the middle of the Elizabethan hall to judge those nearest him when the stereoptican views were shown and to learn what they meant and how they H. lustrated the theory that several deeply based Hebrew beliefs had previously ex- isted in Babylonia. After the reading of the paper Professor Delitzsch and the as- sembler company spent an hour inform ally discussing the points raised, Emper- or William joining in the conversation.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
ITALIAN MURDERERs CAUGHT.
Had Been Without Food for Four
 Days and Were Very Weak.

Brockwayville, Pa.. February 2-Half naked and nearly starved Thomas Mad alena and Bennie Poli the Italians want ed for the murder of James Heekin at Shawmut Saturday, January 2S. were brought to bay in lonely woods near Crenslaw. two miles from this place at 10 o'clock last night and captured
 The two Italians have been pursued and searched for since the night of their crime, and the commissioner of Elk county and the Shawmut Mining Com pany have offered a reward of 5000 for their capture. The pursu.-g party last night was composed of four Isaiians un- der the direction of Squire Thomas Keys of this place. The murderers have been hiding in the woods since Heekin was murdered. They declared last night that they had nothing to eat for four days and were nearly famished. When the deputies under Squire Keys appeared the Italians were too weak to offer any material re- sistence and were easily overpowered by posse
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
DELEGATES ON A TOUR.
Members of Pan-American Congress
 Will Visit Monterey.

Monterey, Mexico, Feb. Ex-Governor Leal has received word from Mexico City that the members of the Pan-American congress will arrive in Monterey Friday afternoon, February :, and remain the guests of the city for at least four days.
 The delegates will be given royal re- reption in this city. No less than $50, 900 will be spent in entertaining them On the evening of their arrival the com bined military bands will give a concert for them in Zaragoosa Plaza. Saturday they will be given a midday banquet in the Juarez Theatre. and listen to an- other serenade in the evening On Sunday night ball will be given in their honor Ut the Casino On Monday 1t has been planned to take them on an excursS5n through the Diente mining district. where they will again be banquetted. When they return to the city that evening public reception will be held at the Juarez The Rtre.
 The city will be dressed in it's best col DTS in honor of the distinguished guests. and at nights the streets and plaza H. uminatinns will be such as are rarely seen in Monterey.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
YOUNG GRIFFO
 NEARLY FROZEN
AUSTRALIAN PRIZE FIGHTER
 WHILE LOOKING FOR FOOD AND SHELTER IS FOUND UNI CONSCIOUS MAY LOSE HANDS.

Chicago, February 2-Albert Griffiths, the Australian prize fighter, best known as Young Griffo." was found today near ly frozen to death in a vacant lot within half block of the Bridewell. Both hands and feet were frozen and surgeons are of the opinion that amputations of the hands will be necessary.
 Griffo for many years was a fistic mar vel and was considered one of the most skilled and scientific Ipugilists who ever donned the boxing gloves. Of late years he has been leading fast life and was penniless It Is thought he wandered to- ward the Bridewell In search of food and shelter, as he was but recently discharg- ed from that institution where he had been serving a sentence for disorderly conduct.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Florence Hotel Arrivals: W. H. Dunlop Meridian; c. E. Jackson, Washington; D. B. Walmen Atlanta; Jack Levy, Philadel- phia; E. B. Gotham, Kansas City; J. D. Haggard, J. M. Norris, H. T. Pettus, Car bon Hill; Edwin T. Gregory. Richmond; F. E. Adams Tennessee; George Rupp George Hilligan Bessemer, Mich; F. L. Deper Charlotte, N. C.; c. H. Morgan. Memphis; A. B. Freeman. Chattanooga; W. P. Jennings, Lynchburg. Va; George Bonedine, Talladega; J. Leath. Bessemer; P H. Norris, Selma; R. D. Wall, Mem- phis; H. J Dement,, Tuscaloosa; Mrs. J. B. Pollard, Nashville; E. M. Flechister, Knoxville; Fillmore B. Barrett, Winston N. C.; A. Doggrell, Amory. Miss; F. K. Emas, G. Eggleston, Chicago; c. R. Jor- dan and wife, Atlanta; J. J. Corden, At lanta; F. M. Spenyer, Toledo O.; A. s. Kirtland, Knoxville; John McFee, New York; Walter J. Syce, Cincinnati; G. F. Crompton and wife, Baltimore; F. B. Johnson, St. Louis; s. A. Donella, Louis- vile; w. L. Mill, Dolomite, Ala; R. L.. Lott, Oakman; B. c. Farmer. Jr. Mobile; T. F. Land, Selma
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
ST. MARY's NEW RECTOR.
He Preached to a Large Congregation
 Yesterday Morning.

The Rev. W. J. Canty Johnson, the new rector of St Mary ys-on-the-Highlands. conducted services and preached at that church yesterday morning and at the Episcopal church in Avondale at night.
 There was a large congregation at St. Mary's. MT. Johnson delivered an extemp poraneous sermon from the text. Thy will be done on the earth as 1t Is in Heaven"-St. Matthew eth chapter and 10th verse.
 After the sermon Holy Communion was administered and good number received the sacrament.
 The rector intends to hold either an afternoon or night service at St. Mary's but he will not decide upon the time for this sacred service until he has con- ferred with members of the congregation and ascertained their views as to the better hour
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
TERRY GOES INTO TRAINING.
Feels Confident He Will Be Able tt
 Whip Dave Sullivan.

Cincinnati, February 2.-Terry Mo Govern arrived tonight and accom- panied by Dan Daugherty, Joe Hum phreys, Hugh McGovern, Charles Mayhood, Sam Harris and others went direct to his training quarters at the Norwood Inn.
 Manager Harris goes to Louisville tomorrow to consider a change of the date for the fight with Dave Sullivan from February 22 to February 21 or "A, as many report their inability to leave their business on Saturday night to attend the fight Terry was met by quite number of his friends, to whom he expressed the fullest con fidence in his condition and his sue cess over Sullivan.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
COTTON EXCHANGE SCANDAL.
Henry Newman and Harris Hyman Ruled Of Board at New Orleans.

New Orleans. February 2.-For three weeks cotton circles have been agitated by rumors of a scandal, involving one of the biggest houses in this city. Yes terday the first definite pronouncement on the matter was made when the New Orleans cotton exchange posted a notice of the expulsion from the exchange of Henry Newman and Harris Lyman of the firm of H. and c. Newman, limited.
 The announcement created no surprise, because it has been known for some time that a committee of the exchange was Investigating the matter. It was be- lieved a week or so ago that the matter had been settled so far as the exchange was concerned by the resignation of the Lhe two members and the sale of their stock, but the issuance of new certificates 10 the purchasers of the stock was never made.
 The charge specified that returns had been made by H. and c. Newman, lim- ted, of account sales to John A. Buck ner (owner of certain cotton entrusted to said H. and c. Newman. limited, for tale) at lower price than H. and c. Newman sold 1t for. -A
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
TO MEET IN CHATTANOOGA.
Southern Educational Association Sc
 lects the Tennessee City.

Chattanooga, February 2.-At a meeting of the executive committee of the Southern Educational Associa- tion held here today, 1t was decided to hold the next annual meeting of the association in Chattanooga. The date fixed upon for the meeting is July to 4. Chattanooga was selected by the votes of President W. M. Sheats of Florida, F. M Smith of Knoxville and Dr. G. R. Glenn of At lanta Prof: P. H. Claxton of South Carolina favored Knoxville.
 The last convention was held at Columbia, S. C., during the Christmas holidays. At that meeting it was de- cided to change the time of the an nual meetings to midsummer.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
BOTH REPORTS ARE READY.
Minority and Majority Will Present Opposite Views on War Revenue Bill

Washington. February 2.-The majority and minority reports on the bill reduc- ing the war revenue taxes are practical ly completed. The purpose being to re- port the bill to the house after meet ing of the ways and means committee tomorrow. Chairman Payne's majority report deals mainly with the extent and details of the reduction, which Is said to be the largest single reduction of tax ation ever made by a nation. The mil nority of the committee conferred to- day and will meet at Il a. m. tomorrow to sign the final draft of their report. It will acquiesce with the majority in sup porting tax reduction and also will dis cuss the general subject of tariff reyl- sion.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
HAD PHYSICAL DEFECT.
Young Man Commits Suicide to Save
 Himself from Misery.

Bemidji, Minn., February 2.-An un- known young man committed suicide here with strichnine, leaving the following strange note:
 Expecting to end my existence tonight I write these lines In explanation of the deed:
 "On account of a peculiar physical de- feet it has been nothing but misery both to myself and to those with whom have lived. This defect, of course, is something for which I am not to blame, and also something which can never get rid of. think I am fully justified in taking this course, and in fact think 1t is my duty to my fellow man as a firm believer in the Christian religion. Wish no effort to be made to find relatives"
 He was about 25 years of age, six feet tall and dark.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
GENERAL MANAGER
 GOES TO MERIDIAN
HE INSPECTED SHOPS HERE AND WAS WELL PLEASED WITH WHAT HE SAW-WlLL BE HERE TODAY.

Mir. W. J. Murphy. the new general manager of the Alabama Great Southern, who arrived in Birmingham Saturday on tour of inspection, spent yesterday here and left at 10 ?. m. for Meridian. He will start back to this city early this morn- ing. reaching here about noon. MT. J. A. Dodson, superintendent of the western division of the. Southern Railway; MT. C. A Benscoter, assistant general passenger agent of the Southern Railway, and MT. Thomas Bernard, chief of maintenance of the Cincinnati Southern, who accom- panied MT. Murphy from Chattanooga, returned to that city.
 On his trip to Meridian MT. Murphy Is accompanied by MT. George B. Nichol- son, chief engineer; MT. M. F. Molloy, auditor; MT. W. c. Rinearson, general passenger agent; MT. L. Sevier, general freight agent; Mir. J. P. McCuen, super intendent of motive power; Capt. A. J. Frazer, superintendent, and MT. A. B. Freeman, travelling passenger agent.
 The general manager spent part of yes- terday in inspecting the Alabama Great Southern yard and shops. and his in- spection was thorough. He said just be- fore leaving that he found the property in first rate condition.
 In reply to an inquiry as to whether there would be any changes in the of ficial organization of the Alabama Great Southern in Birmingham Mir. Murphy said there would not be. He expressed himself as being pleased with the way every thing was working
 Mir Murphy had often passed through Birmingham but he had never before un- til this trip stopped here He was great ly impressed with the city's size and bus mess air
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
Attends Service at OId Hermi-
 tageAccOmpaniedbyW Wife
SHOWED HONEST INTEREST
Tomorrow Morning NashvlIIe's Dlstln. eushed Visitors Will See Pea body Normal Colege-Leave
 for Chattanooga Next Day.

Nashville, February 2.-Admiral and Mrs Schley braved the cold today for a visit to the tomb of Andrew Jackson. The trip to the Hermitage, twelve miles out on the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad, was made in a special train leaving here at 10:30 this morning.
 Arriving there the party was taken in charge by a committee from the Ladies' Hermitage Association and escorted to the old brick church where Jackson wor- shiped. There services were conducted by the Rev. D. c. Kelly, a Methodist minister who, with the rank of Colonel, commanded a brigade of Confederates under Gen. Nathan B. Forest After the services were over, largely attended by people of the Hermitage district, the dis tinguished visitors were forced to hold something of a levee, the congregation filing by and shaking hands. A luncheon at the old Jackson home, under the auspices of the Ladies Her mitage Association, followed and then an inspection of the historic mansion. which is kept as Jackson left 1t. Keen est interest was displayed by the visitors In all pertaining to the home life of the hero of New Orleans. The last point visited was the tomb in the garden where the soldier-statesman and wife sleep side by side.
 The return to the city was by way of the Confederate Soldiers Home, Admiral and Mrs. Schley reaching their hotel shortly before o'clock, where they re- mained to themselves until tonight when they attended Christ church. the rector Rev. w. T. Manning, conducting the serv- ices.
 Tomorrow morning Admiral and Mrs. Schley, attended by delegation from tho Tennessee Historical Association, will visit the Peabody Normal College. In the afternoon a public reception at the Tabernacle will be held and in the even ing Major and Mrs. E. B. Stahlman en- certain the visitors at the University Club
 Tuesday at 9:30 a. m Admiral and Mrs. Schley leave over the Nashville, Chatta- nooga and St. Louis Railroad for Chatta- nooga.
 At the Confederate Soldiers Home Ad- miral Schley was introduced by Cover nor McMillin to the old soldiers, who re- ceived him with a ringing cheer. Stepping in line with the battle-scared veterans, the admiral said: T am proud to have the honor of meeting this company of brave men. Courage is the right signal for you and me and all of us. The satis- faction that one feels in having striven | for a cause he feels to be right Is worth all the other honors of the world. The more closely one lives to his duty the more It's significance comes home to him. I admire your bravery, gentlemen, and am glad truly, to meet you"
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
Mrs. M. c. McEerrill.

Mrs. M. c. McFerrill died at midnight last night as her daughters residence. 1920 Fifth avenue, of old age. She was 94 years old and has been feeble for some time.
 She was the mother of Mrs. Marie " Demere and the grandmother of Capt Frank L. Demere. The remains will be shipped to Savannah. Ga. for interment.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
CRACK BILLIARD PLAYER. Lew Shaw, the Wizard, Will Play 1000
 or No Count With Fingers.

Wizard Lew Shaw, the champion fancy shot billiard player of the world, arrived in Birmingham last night and is reg istered at the Hillman hotel. He arrived from Nashville, where he has been giving exhibitions of his skill with the ivory balls.
 He will give an exhibition today at noon and again this evening in tho bill lard room of the hotel, playing anyone 1000 or no count with the fingers. At pool he plays 10 or no count.
 Mir. Shaw's work is done with the fin- gers as we'll as the cue and it is said he can do anything with billiard balls except Lr ake them talk.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
SPEAKS ON PHILIPPINES.
Captain PhII Stern Lectures Before
 the l. o. B. B.

Capt. Phil Stern of Montgomery deliv- cred lecture last night on the Philip pines under the auspices of the I. O. B. B. at Temple Emanuel. A large and ap- preciative audience attended. The lec- ture was interesting and instructive, Cap tain Stern having spent considerable time in the islands and learned a great deal of the habits and customs of the people.
 A series of lectures one every two weeks, is to be given by the I. O. B. B. The next one will be Tuesday night. Dr. Henry Berkowitz of Philadelphia will speak He Is one of the most prominent rabbis in America and the head of the Jewish Chautauqua.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
IRON AND STEEL.
Pittsburg Dispa

Pittsburg Dispatch to N. Y. Journal of
 Commerce.
 The events of this month In the iron trade strongly suggest that the present unparalleled prosperity is going to last not only through the first six months, but possibly all through this year. The oldest ironmasters in this city, notably B. F. Jones, Sr, Henry W. Oliver and others, have stated within the last few days that never ir single period dur ing their long career in the iron trade were conditions as satisfactory and out look as bright as 1t is at the present time.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
The Modern Staue.
From the Washington Star

From the Washington Star.
 Don't you think that modern actors are more repressed in their methods than the old timers were?' asked the friend.
 Yes" answered MT. Stormington Barnes, ''scenery has become so elaborate and expensive that we have to carry our selves with more caution in order not to damage it."
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
He Knew Them.

From the Columbus (Ohio) State Journal.
 Kind Lady-Do you know your letters, little boy?
 Boston Prodigy (aged Off you mean to ask, madame, whether or not I am able to recognize at sight the twenty-six Fundamental characters upon which the English language is based, I should reply to you that I learned those when I was a mere child.
The age-herald., 1902-02-03
Arrested for Murder.

Austin Lewis, alias Andrew Jackson Lewis, was locked in the Jefferson coun- ty Jail last night by Deputy Sheriff Cur ley A charge of murder was placed against him, but 1t was impossible to find out what he had done. It is said he was brought from Ensley or somewhere in that neighborhood.