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The age-herald., 1902-03-28
PATRICK VERDICT
 GREAT SURPRISE
DEDENDANT SAYS THE SPEECHES. OF RECORDER GoFF AND AT ToRNEY OSBORNE DID MUCH TOWARD INFLUENCING JURY.

New York, March 27.-Albert T. Patrick, who was convicted last night of the mur- der of William M. Rice, had consulta- ton today with his father, Colonel Pat rick, and his counsel from Chicago, Mr. Turner. Patrick retained his composure throughout the conference and conversed cordially with his father and counsel.
 In discussing his case, Patrick said:
 "No one in the court room was more surprised at that verdict than myself. AS lawyer, do not see how, upon the testimony given, the verdict could have been found. I do not believe that had Recorder Golf and Assistant District At torney Osborne known what effect their address would have had upon the jury terms they did.'
 Patrick discussed the handwriting tes- timony and the testimony which was ex- cluded concerning the actions of Rice when he made the will. He spoke also of the testimony which he said would have been given in his favor by Schepfell, who was the dead millionaire's friend for fifteen years, and also the testimony of fered by Adams regarding Rices views on cremation.
 Speaking of the handwriting testimony Patrick said that the signatures to the four disputed checks varied only in the same as signatures of similar number of papers would vary. He said that only an expert could detect that difference. Concerning other testimony the convict ed man said:
 How can the declaration and determf- nation of a dead man be arrived at ex- 'cept by testimony of a third party? It is done every day in the Surrogate's Court. |"
 After expressing the belief that both the recorder and Assistant District At torney Osborne were astonished at the verdist, Patrick said: T believe the jury to be composed of honest men, have no selected the jury myself. But this I do know: Every witness, every one con- nected with me who could be bribed, ca joled or influenced was approached, and if influence could possibly be used upon any member of the jury I believe it was used. Now. I do not believe for a mo- ment that this verdict will stand. It will go to the Court of Appeals, where the question of law and facts will be passed upon
 Patrick said further that there was not one action on his part that he regretted; not one thing he would mt do over again.
 Asked if he would go on the stand in the event of a new trial, Patrick said he was in his lawyers hands and would do whatever they directed.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
GENERAL CASTRO
 GAINING GROUND
VENEZUELAN REVOLUTION HAS NOT REALIZED WHAT IT PROM IsED A WEEK Aoo-GENERAL RIERA's POSITION PERILous.

Willemstad, Island of Curacoa, March N.-The Venezuelan revolution, according to advices received here yesterday, has not realized what 1t promised last week. The government forces have re-occupied Port La Mar and Juan Griego, on the island of Margarita, and still hold Caru- pano, Cumana and Barcelonia, all in the state of Bermudez.
 A force of 1000 revolutionists under Domingo Monagas, which has been be- sieging Barcelona, has retreated before the government forces. General Reira with 130O men Is still in the state of Fall con. trying to effect junction with Gen eral Montilas revolutionary forces, esti- mated to number 800 men.
 The town of Barqusimeto, in the state or Lara, continues to be menaced by the revolutionists.
 President Castro appreciates the real danger of the situation and manifests astonishing activity and intelligence. The immediate success of the revolution is looked upon here as being problematical,
 The revolutionary steamer Bolivar was reported March 21 as being at the mouth of the Orinoco. On March 22 she was said to be at Guiria and March 2S it was ru- mored that she was at Trinidad
 The Venezuelan authorities continue to make arrests throughout the republic.
 Further Venezuelan advices, received to- day, announced that San Antonio, in the state of Bolivar, and Maturin, in the state of Bermudez, were in the hands of the revolutionary forces and that 2OOO revolutionists under Generals Monagas Penaloza and Rolando, had united in ad- vance and were menacing Cumana and Barcelona
 The situation of General Riera in the state of Falcon is said to have become perilous.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
IRON PRICES ID
 BE KEPT STABLE
Heavy Buying Movement No
 Longer Expected
MIDDLE MAN THE GAMER
Southern Producers Recently Held a Meeting In New York, and It Was Agreed to Discour.
 age Any Advance.

Cleveland, O.. March H.-The Iron Trade Review discussing trade conditions in it's current issue, says:
 'So much has been done in iron and steel for 1902 that heavy buying move ments are no longer to be expected There is still enough business ahead to make changes in the prices that may yet come as a matter of comment for any, con- sumers, but on the bulk of their wants consumers know what their cost will be, and whatever advances may come the middle man, rather than the mills, will be the gainer.
 "The pig iron market has still the quieter aspect that has distinguished March from February.
 Will Be No Advance.
 "A meeting Of several of the Southern producers was held at New York last week and it was agreed that there should be no advance from the schedule price of s12 for No 2 foundry iron. As a matter O. fact little iron is being sold at this figure.
 'In Eastern markets where most con- sumers seem not to have covered as cheaply as those in Central and Western territory, there Is a considerable demand and Northern and Southern furnaces with iron to offer for the next six months are getting prices equivalent to an Alabama basis of $14 for No. foundry. We hear of a 15.000 ton sale at this figure.
 In central western markets northern sellers of foundry iron and some southern sellers are getting considerable premiums for iron of second and third quarter de- livery, while $1750 at northern furnaces is now the usual basis for delivery for No. foundry iron in the latter part of the year.
 Basic and Forge In Demand.
 The basic and forge irons have been In demand. Virginia basic has been taken in considerable lots. Gray forge has sold at SIS at Pittsburg, and this advance, as well as the advance in scrap, which has become more difficult to get, has led to a higher level for bar iron, $1.s0 at Pittsburg being maintained by one important pro- ducer, while another is still selling at $1.70.
 The recent advance in steel bars to $1. so, which will apply to large lots after April 1. may be accompanied, 1t Is intimated. by an advance to $1 .65 or $l.70 at Pittsburg on ordinary lots.
 The heavy buying of bars in the past three weeks and the large tonnage under negotiation to be closed before April 1 seem to have modified to some extent the conservative purpose of large interests, and the market is creeping up In a way that has not been counted on.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
6N the Race Svack
At Little Rock.

Little Rock. March 27.-George c. Ben nett's crack colt, Mallory. won the Cap ital Hotel stakes today, defeating Break Spur. the star youngster of the schorr stable. Mallory was strong favorite in the betting and won cleverly. Break Spur led for awhile He is fine looking bay colt. by G. W. Johnson Oracle c. Pearl Mindal. who ran third. is a promising lilly by Likely. She closed stoutly Ben nett also won another purse with Brewer shorr. Little Jack Horner beat zirl In .
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
Alabama Postmasters.

Washington March 27.-(Special 1.-The postoffice at Opine, Clark county, Ala, has been ordered discontinued after April 15 and the mail sent to Tallahatta Springa The following Alabama post masters have been appointed: Best. Cren- shaw county, J. B. Glass; Burr. Cullman county, M. B. Burrows Mooresville, Limestone county, J. W. Woodruff; Man. cy, DeKalb county, M. A. Lambert; Riv- erton, Colbert county, O. F. Grisson.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
STOPOVERS
Negro Boy Injured.

New Decatur, March 27.-(Special)- John Mccartney, 12-year-old negro boy. was seriously injured this afternoon while attempting to jump a moving Louisville and Nashville freight train. Ills right leg was ground to a jelly, and he suffered other serious injuries about the body
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
To DIscuss Coffee Culture.

Washington, March N.-Following the general meeting of the representatives of the countrys party to the Pan American conference, the executive council has se- lected October 1 next as the date and New York the place for holding the first general conference on the subject of cof- fee culture and marketing.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
Around the Circuit


 The rain which has stopped all practice here has had the same effect all over the South, and players in each city have been killing time with gymnasium work. The majority of all the teams have re- ported and just as soon as the rain ceases outdoor work will begin with a vim.
 With the improvements made at the park in Atlanta, manager Pabst will have a playground ranking with the best in the league. In the past Piedmont Park has been entirely too sandy and soft for anything but the slowest playing. This 1 it is claimed has been remedied.
 Nearly all of the Atlanta players are on the ground ready for training. Hoff- meister, Leidy and Baker showed up several days ago. Each of the three is we'll known in Birmingham. Of them no more popular player with local fans ever appeared than Leidy, and even with the fast team signed here many regret that he Is not with Birmingham again. Win ters, who will do stunts in the outfeld. will report in Atlanta during the next few days. as also will Busch and Frank Longley
 Ardis Smith, an old Birmingham boy, will wear an Atlanta uniform this season. He will be back stop He is one of the best catchers in the league and has a way of throwing to second which is start ling. In talking of the season a few nights ago he said:
 'I had sevral offers to play elsewhere t.is season, but as I have been with Ed Peters for three seasons I decided to again sign one of his contracts. He knows me and my ways better than any other manager in the country, and I am satisfied that my treatment and work with him will be satisfactory. We expect to do some wonders in Atlanta uniforms this season-I mean the whole team-and when we come to Birmingham will sur prise all. of your doubters."
 Sam Strong, or in reality Strane Nick lin, who will be in the box for Atlanta. is now working for the Technologicai team. Nicklin Is from Chattanooga, and is said to be a player of ability.
 The eight managers of the Southern League have reported as signed e total
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
Small Rou Killed.

Decatur, March 27-(SpeciaD-7John Jordan, small boy of 10 years of age, while jumping trains in the Louisville and Nashville yards here fell under the wheels and was instantly killed at ? o'clock this afternoon.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
PULLMAN SLEEPER
Birmingham to Mobile Via the South
 ern Railway.

Effective November B the Southern Railway will shorten the Mobile Chatta- nooga sleeping car line and will operate same Birmingham to Mobile and re- turn Sleeper will be placed at union depot at D. m., and parties can occupy same after that hour.
 c. D. JACKSON, Traveling Passenger Agent. Birmingham, Ala u-14-tf
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
Baseball Games.

Lexington, Va, March 2.-University of Pennsylvania 13; Virginia Military In- stitute 2
 Columbia, March 27.-South Carolina College 8; Hobart 5.
 Charlottesville. Va, March 27.-'Univer- sity of Virginia IA; Lehigh 10.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28

The Aee-HeraId will give to all new subscribers on rural routes, a rural mail box. free of charge, with years subscription. :.
 For particulars, address The Age. Herald or see carrier.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
Pleased With Mckenna.

My work with McKenna was as pleas ing as I could wish. He did not let him self out to an extent that would injure his arm. but he did do some pretty throw ing. I am confident he will make good as few pitchers will, for he has strength and curves which make me feel happy to watch him.
 "I think he will make one of the cracks of the league and will please the local fans equally as much as did any of the pitchers last year. It certainly did me good to catch the balls he would throw, and will have confidence in every game go into when he Is in the box.
 Smith made an excellent impression also. He Is undoubtedly a pitcher who will please the Birmingham people; and from the strength exhibited yesterday will make himself feared by every batter in the league"
 First Game Knocked Out.
 The continued hard rain has made 1t almost impossible for the game with Howard College to be played. This game was scheduled for Saturday, but the chances are 1t will be postponed until next week. The day has not been named yet as a slight hope that the grounds will be in condition tomorrow Is felt. Should the sun shine today the park would dry in a few hours
 The prolonged rain Is looked upon as a good omen for the season. It Is be- lieved by many that so much water has l fallen no more rains will disturb the l players during the greater mart of tha season. Whether such hopes are based upon more than superstition the future will decide. Anyway the chances for good weather for some weeks to come are bright-if the rain will stop now. Joe Veitch. who will cover second, will | arrive Tuesday. He has written Manager | Haller that he Is in good condition and | that a few days work will place him where he will be able to land grounders every time and bat safeties as easily as some players knock pop-f1ies.
 Camp. the pitcher from Pittsburg, Is ex- pected to put in an appearance during the next few days. He writes he is in good condition, having been working in gym nasums for several weeks. He Is said to be one of the strongest box men in the South His first game is eagerly awaited by those fans who are anxious to get a line on his ability.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28
PITCHERS LIMBER UP IN NEW CITY HALL Men Have Hard Time Finding
 Place to Practice M'KENNA AND SMITH WORK Charley Moss Says They Will Both Make Good-Veltch Will Come
 Tuesday-Rain May Post
 pone First Game.
M'KENNA AND SMITH WORK

Notwithstanding the rain yesterday the men who will represent Birmingham in the pennant chase were at practice, and the result of the little warming-up proved very satisfactory. Pitchers Smith and Me Kenna were put through mere than two hours of limbering up, and after this they went for three-mile walk.
 The management had all kinds of trouble in finding a place where the pitchers could warm up. After numerous trips over the city, permission to practice in the market department of the new city hall wes secured. It was there they worked during the morning. In the after nocn the men were out for a three-mile walk about town.
 In speaking of the showing made by McKenna, Charley Moss, whom every fan knows can judge good player, and who worked with the left-hander yester- dav aatd.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28

We make cuts. Age-Herald Engrav ing Co.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28

of is7 players. Of this number 45 played in the league last season and s2 are new men to be tested The majority of the new ones have made good in com pany faster than the Southern League was supposed to be, and 1t is predicted that some of the best playing ever seen in the South will result from their com- ing.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28

Da Cost-a-Nickel
The age-herald., 1902-03-28

Home Run" Smith. the clever short stop of the New Orleans aggregation has been engaged to coach the Tulane Univer- sity team. Smith is a learned ball player, if ball players are ever learned, and what he knows about home runs and playing Is voluminous.
The age-herald., 1902-03-28

The Cleveland National League team Is practicing in New Orleans. The Pelicans are also at work there, and will play sev- eral games with the big leasuers. The latter play from 1 to o'clock In the aft ernoon, the Clevelandites then playing until o'clock
The age-herald., 1902-03-28

The eight managers of the Southern League have reported as signed Q total
The age-herald., 1902-03-28

Sam Strong, or in reality Strang Nick lin, who will be in the box for Atlanta is now working for the Pathological team. Niclklin is from Chattanooga, and is said to be a player of ability.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-11
TIMELY TOPICS.

Native turkeys 16c a pound at the Public market; fowl 10c and 12c; chickens 16c; choice-beef.
 The quality and price is what keeps childrens garments moving 1t T. E. Mullings. Read prices tonight.
 The Boston Furniture Co show pro gress and development in the up-to- date line of goods they show.
 Conlon Bros entire stock will be sold regardless of value. Sale com mences Wednesday; building, fixtures, etc.
 January harvest to shoe buyers 1t Connecticut Boot X Shoe Co.'S. A fine shoe for men at $275.
 \ feature of Lucy X FitZgerald's 's shoe sale is q lady'S shoe at $2.6S. and a boys shoe at 69c. 95c and S1.19.
 Mems black and white working shirts, double front and back. the 50c kind only 39c tonight at Curans.
 Bring $3.S7 to Jones. Morgan X Cos and take your pick from $5 suits: $2. ST for .$3.50 Oyercoats, , to 16 years.
 Ladies' dressing sacques for 39c at Miller x PeclS's tonight and Monday Flannel waists 49c, that have been $1
 If you have any trouble with your plumbing the H. w. Keeler Co will send good men to attend you.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-11
SURPRISE,

According to the best grammarians, means wonder suddenly excited, 10 take unawares, to astonish. Well, U goes without saying that we received a surprise on December IT, 1901, when we were notified to get out of the store in thirty days, which we have occuple0 ever since the building was erected; i'll fact We were in it two months Detore it was finished. Therefore, when We received the kicked out notice we certainly did wonder what was up; we positively were taken unaWares ana for astonishment, we will leave That for the reader of this ad to declde whether he or she would get into that Dredicament. But we didn't get evel a little bit excited; no; we WenE straightaway and secured another store right across the street, Which Is far superior to the one we were kicked out'' of; moreover, we reel sure that we will receive good treat ment. the kind all tenants who pay their rent should receive. Well, We are not the only pebbles on the peacn to receive a surprise. We understand that at least one of the four evicted tenants is going to give our open hearted landlord quite q surprise. we venture to bet $1 100000 against z cent postage stamp that Brother cut Ter, the harness dealer. will see that our landlord will wear the harness that fits best. Remember, We are selling nice tasting tea, beautiful, sweet butter and fresh roasted coHee at the old stand.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-11
The Miller &PeCkCO January Clearing
 Sale.

At 39c, Ladies' Eiderdown Dressing Sacques, value 75c. At 49c, Ladies Flannel Waists, value $1O0. At 9Sc Chldren's Reefer Coats, value $1.5O. At 29c. Colored Silk Velvet, value $1.Oo At 29c, 45 inch All Wool Imperial Serge value 69c. At 59c. odd lot Fancy Silk Satin, was $1.00. At 4oc, Heavy Cloth for Rainy Day Skirts, value S1.00. At 1c, odd shades Embroidery Silk, from Sc. At 7c. Shetland Floss. from 1Oc At 25c, Ladies' Fancy Neckwear from 39c. At 3c. Colored Border Handkerchiefs, from 5c. At 15c, Infants Knit Jackets, from 25c. At 29c, Tam O Shanters, from 49c. At 10c, Gilt Picture Frames, from 25c At 25c, Gilt Thermometers, from soc. At 25c, Fur Trimmings, were 49c. At 25c, Wide, Fancy Taffeta Ribbons, from 49c. At soc, Ladies' Daisy Cloth Dressing Sacques, ribbon trimmed, were 9Sc. At 25c, Children's Eiderdown Jackets, were soc. At 39c, Ladies' Umbrella Drawers, Hamburg trimmed, were soc. At $1.O0, Ladies' Long Kimonas, in all colors, were $1.9S.
 SECOND FLOOR. At 59c each, Door Rugs, from roc. At 50c each, Table Covers, from 69c. At S1-3c q yard 36 inch Sash Muslin, from 10c. At soc a yard, , pieces All Wool In grain Carpet, from Csc. At 49c a yard, pieces Tapestry Brus- sels Carpet, from 65c.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-11
ANNIE BEAUDRY's DEED.
Shot Virginia Gagnon, Then Put Bul
 let in Her Own Head.

Manchester, N. H., Jan 11.-Annie Beaudry, former employa of the Amoskeag Manufacturing company today entered the Canol building known as the company's mill No | and approaching Virginia Gagnon, whe was at work shot her ill the head with bullet from revolver which she had concealed about her person She later committed suicide with a bullet from the same revolver. Miss Gagnon was not killed, but is serious ly injured
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-11
KELLY SAYS,

sBe sure and try my cream pepper. mint and molasses candy that won't stick to your teeth. My cream cara mels talk for themselves"
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25
Death OF "Gen. Peanuts. ,

New York, Dec 1s.-"Gen. Peanuts. ),
who travelled with Forepaugh & Sells
Bros, circus last year and this, was
found dead at his hoardinghouse, on
Fourteenth street, yesterday. The
coroner's Office was notified, as he died
without medical attendance. ,sGep.
Peanuts" was dwarf, and the smallest
one, circus men say, probably ever in
this country. He was 81 years old and
was born in Japan, whence Frank
Oakley, it is said. brought him to this
country. "Gen. Peanuts {" principal
amusement around the circus and under
the tents was to eat peanuts, and il
was that which gave him the name by
which he was known. 1t was said that
ms true japanese name was not known
to the circus people, and Gen. Pea.
nuts" was considered good enough.
Delaware gazette and state journal., 1902-12-25
THE p, 8. q ". RAILROAD.
semi-annual Dividend of Two Per Cent
Removal OF Onices.

semi-annual Dividend of Two Per Cent
. Removal OF Onices.
Philadelphia Record, Dec. 10Th.
Ths directors of the PHILADELPHIA.
Baltimore i Washington railroad yes.
terday declared dividend Of 2 per cent,
payable on December 31st, 1902, to the
stockholders as registered at the close
,iof business on December 10th. This
makes the total dividends for the year
q per cent 4 per cent having been de-
clareh SIX months ago. This is a re-
duction Of per cent for the year from
the dividend rate of the old Philadel-
phia, Wilmington &c Baltimore.
The reduction, it was explained yes-
terday, is not the result of any falling
off in the business of the company, but
rather the outstanding of earnings to
help pay for the immense improve
ments now under way between Phila-
dolphin and Washington, as we'll as the
new union station at Washington, the
expense of building which will have
to be borne by this company. Work on
the latter improvement is expected to
be begun in the early spring. Az the
stock of the Philadelphia, Baltimore &
washington, which represents the re-
cent consolidation of the PHILADELPHIA.
Wilmington a. Baltimore and the Balti-
more Potomac railroads, is held al
most entirely by the Pennsylvania
Railroad Co., the reduction in the
dividend will have no effect so far as
the general public is concerned.
The operating department of the
company will probably be removed 70
Wilmington as soon as suitable quarters
can be secured. This department OF
which e. F. Brooks is the head as
general superintendent, is now located
in the Broad Street Station and.saa
suite Of ofs~ssnpMu hyd is very m s6h
needed for other purposes. Just when
the removal will take place has not
been determined upon, but will be gov
erned largely by the ability to secure
suitable quarters in Wilmington. These
will be only temporary, until such
time as the new passenger station and
otfice building is oompleEed there. The
operating department of the PhiIadel-
phia, baltimore & Washington is the
only one located in the Broad street
offices.