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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
MAX HAYES ISSUES CHALLENGE.
Wants to Debate Question of Social
 ism With David M. Parry.

Cleveland, December 2.-Max Hayes, of tbis city a prominent socialist and labor leader, has sent a long letter to David M. Parry, president of the National Man ufacturers' association at Indianapolis, challenging him to debate the relative rights of labor and capital. MT. Parry IS credited with the statement that union is cd labor breeds socialism, and is there Fore a mcrace."
 MT. Hayes also wishes to debate other sentiments that MT. Parry is quoted as having made from time to time. The rlace of meeting and date are the privi- lege of MT. Parry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
STANDARD OIL COMPANY WINS.
Has at Last Got Possession of the
 Beaumont oil Fields.

Chicago, December 27.-A special to the Record Herald from New Orleans says;
 The Standard oil company Las at last secured control of the Beaumont oil fields in Texas and the Jennings, La, oil e. gion There are only a few small com panies remaining outside, and they cut very little figure in the marketing of fuel oil. The price of fuel oil has been ad- vanced to $1 a barrel and the indications are that the quotations will go still higher
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
SCOTTISH RITE MAsoNs.
A Reunion Will Be Held Here Early
 In February.

The Masons of the Ancient and Ac- cepted Scottish Rite will hold a reunion in this city at the Masonic hall the first week in February, when degrees from the fourth to the thirty-second, inclusive, will be conferred on such candidates as may be elected and present themselves.
 Dr. J. H. Phillips, deputy for northern Alabama, and other prominent Masons will take part in the work.
 The conslstory of masters of the royal secret, thirty-second degree, Walter How ard. venerable master of the Kadosh, held a meeting last night.
 George Fleming Moore. thirty-third de- gree, sovereign grand inspector general for Alabama, was in Birmingham yes terday. Mir. Moore is a prominent mem- Der of the Montgomery bar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
CARDINAL HAS A
 NARROW ESCAPE
Elevator Fell Down Shaft But
 No One Was Hurt
CAUSED LIGHTS TO 60 OUT
Reception Was Held With Guests Holding candles-cardinal Gibbons
 Warmly Received in Pittsburs
 By Representative Citizens.

pittsburg. December 27.-While Cardl- nal Gibbons, Archbishop Ryan of Phila- delnhia and other leading churchmen were descending in an elevator at the Hotel Schenley tonight to meet about .Soo representative Pittsburg citizens the cable suddenly gave way and the cage started downward at rapid speed. For .t,nately the drop was but twenty feet and none of those in the cage was in- jured. Great excitement prevailed, how ever,- as the crash of the elevator when it struck the ground floor was heard all ever the building, and the guests rushed to the elevator shaft. Cardinal Gibbons was one of the first to emerge from the cage lie promptly assured those pres ent that he was uninjured. The concus- sion resulted in the elevator breaking the lighting pipes at the bottom of the shaft, and caused thesreception for time to be held while each guest held a candle The operUior stated that the power seemed to give out and this caused the slddcn CosCent.
 Cardinal Gibbons was entertained in- formally by Congressman-eleet IL hlrKe Porter and wife at 'Oak MduoI at o'clock today, only a few other guests being present This evening the cardinal was the guest of MT. and Mrs. Wilhs McCook, in the suite at the hotel Schen- ley and later held a formal reception ln ballroom of the hotel, to which the host and hostess had invited some 300 repre- sentative men and women of this city. The ballroom was handsomely decorated The cardinal during the reception wore the red robes of his office, the long tram of which was borne by small pages.
 Supper was served during the evening from tables in the dining room
 After the reception the cardinal ana the other clergy were taken to the monastery where they participated in the midnight services.
 The dignataries of the Catholic church who are guests of the Brotherhood or St. Paul of the Cross, and who participated in the ceremonies attending the ceiebra- tion are:
 Archbishop Ryan, Metropolitan or the province of Philadelphia.
 Most Rev Archbishop Elder, Metropoll- tan of Cincinnati Right Rev. Les Haid' Society of Benedictions and vicar apos- tolic of North Carolina; the Rev. D. s. Phelan, editor of the Western Watch man, and Very Rev Father Felix con sulor of the order of Passionists 6 St. Michaels monastery, Hoboken' N. Y.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
JOHN F. GLEASON
 HELD IN INDIANA
GOVERNOR ISSUES ACQUISITION
 FOR MAN CHARGED WITH BlG- | AMY-oNE OF HIS WIVES A BIR- 1 MlNGHAM WOMAN.

A special from Montgomery to The Age-Herald last night says:
 Governor Jelks today issued a requisi- ton on the governor of Indiana for the extradition of John F. Gleason on the charge of bigamy. Gleason has been ar pested there on warrant sworn out by one of the later Mrs. Gleasons' who was Miss Adelne May Franks of Birming- ham. The warrant sworn out in Birming ham was by George L. Franks, a rela- tive, before Judge D. A. Greene. The ap- plication for the requistion Is accom- panied by some copies of the Shelbyyille Democrat, which gives an interesting ac- count of, ,Gleason's career. He was arrest ed at Waldron in Shelby county, Indiana and carried to the jail at Shelbyyille, and subsequently released on bond. 1t seems that he married at waldron some thirty years ago and then moved to Cincinnati where he lived with his wife until twelve wears ago when he deserted her and 1t was supposed he had been drowned. Some three years ago he joined his wife at Waldron, whither she had returned, but made a number of trips south. His bus iness was not known until Miss Franks turned up with the charge of bigamy. Her story Is that they were married in Birmingham in May, 1900, and lived at Selma where Gleason worked on the Southern railroad. For his part Gleason claims they were never married, but that the lady is an adventures. part of her story is that Gleason had wife mum Der two in Anniston, and that she was number three. By his first wife he has three grown children and one still a .,rnnfh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Bad Negro Is Shot.

Montgomery. December 27.-(Special.)- Some months ago Lawyer Hubbard. a bad negro, escaped from the Henderson Lumber company's camp. This afternoon he was recognized in the outskirts of Montgomery by H. A. Butler, who was formerly guard at the camp. Hubbard started to leave, on being ordered to throw up his hands and Butler shot him through and through. He is in jail and will die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
eoRBLEs UP ANOTHER PLANT.
United States Steel Corporation Buys
 the Troy Company.

Donovan, president of the Troy Steel Production company, has announced the sale of the Breaker Island plant to the United States Steel corporation, accord ing to a dispatch from Troy to the Times. Mir Donovan added that while he could not speak with authority he was quite confident that the new owners would operate the plant.
 Under the direction of the Supreme court the plant was sold at auction Au- gust to satisfy a judgment MT. Dono- van representing a syndicate, secured the property for $525 900. and the incor- portion of the Troy Steel Production com pany followed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
One Killed. Six Wounded.

Baltimore, December 27.-One killed and half dozen more or less injured result ed from collision between Baltimore and Ohio switch engine and trolley car at a grade crossing in South Baltimore. The dead man who was crushed beneath the trolley car has not been identified. Five colored women suffering from broken arms and legs and bruises were removed to their homes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Army to Have Athletic Field Day.

Washington. December 27.-In persu- ance of the policy of the war department to encourage athletic exercise in the army, Major General Bates commanding the department of the lakes, has directed that one day each month be designated field day to be devoted to athletic games and exercises by the enlisted men at each post in the department. The programme will include all kinds of ath7 letic sports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
H. D. Wilson Gets Appointment.

Memphis, December PA telegram from St. Louis announces the appoint ment of H. D. Wilson, assistant general passenger agent of the Missouri Pacific Qron Mountain route), with headquar- ters in Memphis. MT. Wilson has been passenger and ticket agent for the Gould lines in Memphis for years and is well known and popular in railroad circles throughout the south Mir. Wilson will assume his duties on January 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Party of Laborers Captured.

Laredo, Tex, December 27-H. M. Course, United States immigrant inspec- tor at this port, assisted by the local customs officials, today captured a party of thirty-five contract laborers in the neighborhood of Ft. Worth Tex. The laborers are at present in the custody of the local customs officials and will be held to testify against the contractor all legged to have imported them. one Antonio Viltairel, who will be prosecuted for vio- ation of the alien labor law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Rouss Starved to Death.

Seattle, Wash, December 27.-News has just reached here that John H. Rouss starved to death in the wilds of central Bolivia in June, 1900, while on an exploring trip. But one man out of party of thirty escaped. Rouss was one of the pioneer mining men of Washington, coming first to this section in 1878. On his last trip he was one of a party representing the Bolivian government. His friends will ask the department of state to investi- gate his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Political Subjects Avoided.

Sofia, Bulgaria, December N-Count Lamsdorff, the Russian foreign minister who has arrived here on his way to Bel grad and Vienna, was given a luncheon today by Dr. Laneff, the Bulgarian premier and foreign minister, at which Prince Ferdinand and the entire cabinet were present. Political subjects were carefully avoided during this function.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Root Annroves Renort.

Washington, December H.-Secretary Root has approved the report of the board of army officers recently appointed to consideration certain notifications of the order prescribing changes in the uni- forms of the action. This action insures the use of blue facings in the uniforms in- stead of white. which was favored by many army officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Victims of Cooking Gas.

Chicago, December 27-John Ma honey and his wife and son John of Groveton, Ind, were victims of cook ing gas today while visiting at the home of Mahoney's daughter, Joseph inc, 3944 Wentworth avenue, Mrs. Mahoney and her son are dead and the father is in a hospital. He may re- cover. The asphyxiation was due to the ignorance of Mrs. Mahoney in using gas stove.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
May Fiuht in Hot Springs.

Memphis, Tenn, December 27.--A special to the Commercial-Appealf from Hot Springs, Ark, says: Young Cor bett, who is trying to get an oppor- tunity to meet Ierry McGovern in match to decide the championship, ar rived tonight and has been in consulta- tion with Manager Mulligan of the Wilmington Athletic club in regard to having the match pulled off in this city. Twenty-round bouts are permit ted before this club, and there IS chance for the bout to take place here in March.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Crisis Will Follow.

London, December H-An agency dis patch from Belgrad, Servia, predicts that the first result of Count Lamsdorff's visit to the Servian capital will be a minis terial crisis and says that the minister of foreign affairs has already resigned and the remainder of the cabinet will probably follow his example The dis patch adds that the Russian foreign min ister's visit will lead to a reapproach- ment between Russia and Servia, and that a visit of the King and Queen of Servia to the ozar will follow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
New Superintendent Appointed.

Buffalo, N. Y, Dece. Der 27-It was announced tonight by A. H. Smith, gen eral superintendent of the New York Central railroad that Joseph P. Bradfeld, superintendent of the Buffalo division had been appointed gen .ral superintend- ent of the entire road. Mir. Bradfield will assume his new duties in New l ork on January 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
pR. ULLMAN TONIGHT.
He Will Make an Address at Temple
 Emanuel.

The I. o. o. B. will be addressed by pr. Samuel Ullman in the lecture room of Temple Emanuel tonight. pr. Ullman spent some time in Europe recently and he will tell of his observations there. Few men. it is said. are better qualified Go discuss the points of difference between the United States and the old world than be Is.
 There will be musical numbers before and after the lecture. and the occasion promises to be one of rare interest. The public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Confederate Veteran Dies.

St Louis. December 27.-Maj. James B. Dennis aged 64, former citizen of Cape Girardeau, and well known in Mis- souri, died today at sanitarium here from paralysis. He served through She civil war on the Confederate side. Later he took prominent part in Missouri pol ities and was for years a leader of southeastern Missouri democrats. His widow, a daughter and three sons sur ViXe him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28

ing room by swallowing carbolic acid. She left the following note addressed to J. M. Fallinger. Rochester N. Y:
 Forgive me all; can't stand trouble" Miss Earl was about 30 years old. Her home is said to be in Oklahoma.
 She formerly was a member of the Runaway Girl" company which strand ed here about two weeks ago, and joined the Merry Widows" company in this pftV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
seaboard Road Orders Cars.

Baltimore. December 27.-The Seaboard Air Line has awarded contract to the South Baltimore Car Works for the build- ing of Jne thousand freight cars of 60.0OO pounds icapacity each. Deliveries on this contract are to begin in March. The con- tract represents an outlay of s700000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Mount PeIee In Eruption.

St. Thomas, D. w. l., December 27- The cable ship Newington, which ar rived at St. Lucia, B. w. l.. yesterday, re- ported having passed Mont Pelee at 1O;3O Thursday morning. The volcano was then in violent eruption. Dense clouds of gray smoke and dust were pouring out of the crater and ascending to an enormous height. Other advices say that the cone was luminous during the night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
EntomoIoqists Adjourn.

Washington, December 27.-The asso- citation of economic entomologists ad- journed today. c. L. Marlatte of this city discussed economic entomology in Japan. James Fletcher, dominion entomologist of Canada, discussed the injurious insect of that country Numerous other papers were read.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Thirty.five Doctoro Wanted.

Washington, December 27-There are thirty-five vacancies in the grade of as- sistant surgeon in the army and little prospect of filling them. The next exam ination to be held in Washington will oc- cur some time in April and an examina- tion is now being conducted in the Philip pines to fill some of the places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Marriage Near Livingston.

Livingston, December 27.-tSpecial.)- Herbert Lavender and Miss Mary Ruth Scarborough were married at New Pros- pect church. near Livingston, December 24 The lovely bride is one of Sumters most charming young ladies. and the lucky groom is a trusted employe in the Union depot at Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Fire In San Pedro, Gal.

San Pedro, Cal, December 27-Fire in the center of the business district destroyed about $75,000 worth of prop erty today. One-halI of the most prom inent block in the ciCy was burned out. B. Swift and N. 0. Pinsen per iShed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
chaffee and Smith Can't Go.

Washington, December 2T.-Secretary Root today decided that It was imprac- ticable for Generals Chaffee and Smith and other officers to go to Manila to tes- tify before the Glenn court martial as the purposes of the investigation can be fully subserved so far as the testimony of the offices named is concerned, by securing their dispositions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Martin a General Manager.

Louisville Ky. December 2n-N' 5. Martin, division superintendent or the Southern, with headquarters at Prince ton, Ind, has been appointed general manager of the Mexican Central.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
SEQ. 900. 900 Paid Out.

New York, December 27.-The New York banks were engaged today in ar ranging the heaviest January disburse- ments ever financed in this country. It is believed that about $150,OO0,0OO will pc 11aid ont
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Three Persons cremated.

Cuero, Tex, December 27-The res idence of Walter LeGalley was de- stroyed by fire yesterday and Mrs. LeGalley and two small children were so badly burned that they have since died.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28

Fine Muslc-The quartette choir of St. Johns Methodist church, corner of Twentieth street and Avenue H, will render exceptionally brilliant music today. Miss Lula Matthews is the or ganist and the singers are Miss Mar garet Kelley, suprano; Miss Mamie Lee, contralto; Albert Geis, tenor, and J. E. Bennett, baritone and director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Bitterly Cold in Cleveland.

Cleveland December 27.-As a result of failure to secure fuel and the bitterly cold weather, the colleges here were abandoned today and the various public offices and courts closed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Morocco Accepts Invitation.

St. Louis, December 27.-A cable gram was received by the Louisiana Purchase exposition officials today from Commissioner Cridler, who is in Africa, saying that Morocco has ac- cepted the invitation for an exhibit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
Eben Howell, sr.. Dead.

Springfield, December H.-Eben Howell Sr., secretary of the Illinois state mining board, died at his home in this city after an illness of several weeks. aged 53 yesrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
ACTRESS COMMITS SUICIDE.
Dolly Earls Troubles Caused Her t
 Swallow CarboIic Acid.

Philadelphia, December 27.A-Dolly Earl, a member of the Merry Widows" com pany playing at a burlesque house here tonight committed suicide in her draw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
LaIole Is Quite III.

Cleveland, Ohio, December 2.-Na- poleon Lajoie, the famous baseball play CT and captain of the Cleveland club, is suffering from a severe attack of pleurisy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28

Athletic Club-A meeting of the di- rectors of the Birmingham Athletic club was held yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock in the office of Solon Jacobs. The board of directors ratified the action of the finance committee and discussed plans for lighting and heat ing the new building now being erect ed by the organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
CITY ITEMS,

Deputy Sheriff Resigns-J. A. Cad dis, deputy sheriff at Irondale, has re- signed. Sheriff Burgin has not yet appointed his successor.
 Marri age Licenses-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to the following persons: Jesse Lee Pair and Margie Elizabeth Herring, Joe B. Wal ters and Idella Parker, Jeff M. Gilbert and Luna Page, William Wiggins and Tonnie Lassie Hawkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
c. T. ROBERTS, Fall CitN. Nehraska,

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 It is a fact of ever-increasing astonish- ment that so many otherwise. sensible' and provident people will for the neglect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28
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blluQIOlu Il woman and she loses all conf clence in herself. Her step is slow, hesitating a Il d uncertain. Her hands are raised to ward the in- agiuary a bio " s which threaten her. W h e n a sick woman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28

All kinds of cuts. Age-H Herald En
 !. 'aying Department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-12-28

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 "our boy, James, had the membran- ous croup and after he had recovered he was subject to repeated attacks of lung fever.
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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-10-29
IRON ORE DEAL AT HlBBlNG
Buffalo and Susquehanna Mining Company
Pays $500 900 for Lease.

HIBBING, MINN.-One Of the biggest
iron ore deals In the history Of the Mesaba
range was made known yesterday, where
by the Buffalo and Susauehanna Mining
company has leased for fifty years the
northwest quarter of the southeast quar-
ter and the northwest quarter Of the
southwest quarter Of section 6-57 30, close
to the town Of Hibbing. Explorations on
this property have shown a possibility Of
5000, 900 tons Of ore. The lease was
given by Morton Hull X. B. Hull, E. Gay
lord, M. M. Owsley, F. D. Owsley, N. AL
worth, M. H. Alworth. W. e. Boe1ng, G.
Boeing. and runs to w. II. Cole and pos
sesses a special right Of transfer to the
Buffalo and Susquehanna Mining COM
pany.
The amount paid for the lease was
100000, and % cents royalty is to be paid
on minimum output Of 100000 tons a
year. A noteworthy feature Of this deal
is that 1t will change the two railways
which at present run over the property to
another location south Of town, and will in
time mean the removal OF both the Me-
saba and Eastern Minnesota stations.
The railway superintendent Of bridges
and buildings, after meeting In Minneap-
oils, started on a tour of inspection of the
mines at Hibbing. Arrangements had
been made for their coming by w. A. Nc
GOnigle Of the Duluth, Missabe & North
ern railway, and after taking dinner at
the Hibbing Hotel the party. seventy
five in all, visited Mahoning, Penobscot,
Hull, Rust and Burt mines.