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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1902-03-11
OFFICERS

JOHN F. DRYDEN, President.
LESLIE D. WARD, EDGAR B. WARD,
Vice President I'd Pres. and Counsel.
FORREST F. DRYDEN, HORACE ALLlNG,
Secretary Treasurer.
T. c. E. BLANCHARD, JACOB E. WARD,
Sup. Of Real Estate. Counsel.
WILBUR 5. JOHNSON, F. c. BLANCHARD,
Comptroller. Supervisor Loan Dept.
EDWARD II. HAMLL, JOHN K. GORE,
ROBERT L.. BURRAGE,S Actuay.
Medical Directors. cnu.,, -,.,
FREDERIC A. BOYLE, Assistant Secretary.
~'S'"'' F. H. JOHNSTON,
VALENTINE RlKER,> Associate A''ua'y'
LESLIE P. WARD, w. P WATSON,
Supervisors. Assistant Medical Director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
SUMMER ADJUSTMENTS
AT EAST LAKE

One of the largest crowds of the sea- son greeted the initial offering of the Weston Darlington stock company in "A Gigantic Liar" at East Lake last night. Beginning with the appearance of Ken dall Weston, who was greeted with storm of applause, each of the old Lake, view favorites received a "han~" Miss Darlington shared the generous reception of MT. Weston while Leah Russell the only newcomer of the company was cor dially greeted by those who recall her great vaudeville act of two weeks ago. In the role of Arthur Hummingtop, Ken dall Weston was perfection Itself. MT Weston's work was replete with the keen est of humor and his rare stage pres ence lent a finish to his delineation of a most difficult part. He seemed at his best and scored the most distinct hit of his numerous appearances in this city.
 Miss Darlington was most charming Rosa Coiumbier. There is a piquancy to this clever woman's way that is most re- freshing and her reputation for superb acting was fully sustained. Assuming the difficult role of an adventures she imbibed the spirit of her lines to such an extent that her rendition of character was perfect.
 It was only Sunday morning that Miss Russell was given the part of Mrs. Hum
 mingtop and but few knew that the little
 vaudeville star had never appeared in a dramatic production before last night. As the wife of Hummingtop her work
 was splendid, being particularly good as the injured wife.
 Miss Warren, who will be remembered as the wife of Guy Woodward in the
 old Woodward-W Warren productions, was welcomed by her former friends and as
 Mrs. Gillibrand was good. Jack Taylor, MT. Halifax, MT. Allen. Miss Reid and
 Miss Taylor were exceptionally pleasing
 in the parts assigned to them and were
 well received. Charles Smith, the sweet
 voiced tenor. sang between the second and third acts. Frederick Bowers Wait and was forced to respond to four encores. Later in the week MT. Smith will be seen
 with illustrated songs of the latest char acter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
ON THE RACE TRACK
At Chicago.

Chicago. July 2S.-The chief surprise of todays racing at Harlem was the defeat of Death, the odds-on favorite, in the third race. Death was backed from even money to to 10. in four horse race. and finished third. five lengths behind Marcos for the place. Corrigan, with Ransch up, easily proved the best, set ting all the pace, taking good lead and finishing unextended with two and half lengths to spare. Weather clear and cool. Track sticky
 First race, five furlongs-Rheta, l12 (Co- burn) to 10, won Gypsene, 100 CIelger- son) to l. second; Philo, 10S (Otis) 20 to 1, third. Time, 1:06 4-b.
 Second race mile and seventy yards Andy Williams, IA (Coburn) to 2, won; Dodie S., 10S (Meade) il to 10 second; Trentham, 105 (Ohs) to 2. third. Time, 1;56.
 Third race, mile-Corrigan, 9s tRansch) 12 to 5, won; Marcos, 95 (1elgerson) to 1, second; Death, 107 (Coburn) to 10, third. Time. l :4S
 Fourth race. steeplechase short course Emerald handicap-Halen Paxton. 135 (Lloyd) to l, won; Flaccus, 13S c. John ston) to 2, second; Fallela, IA (H. Swift som to 1, third. Time, 3:49 3-5.
 Fifth race, six furlongs-Brulare, 97 (Beauchamp) I to 10. won; Haviland, 97 (Newcom) to l. second; Hummer, 9i (Fowler) to 1. third. Time, 1:1s 1-5.
 Sixth race, mile and an eighth-Satin Coat, TOT CMeade) to l, won; Ben Chance. 1O7 (Munroe) 8 to l. second: John Mo Gurg, 100 (Ransch) to 5, third. Time, 2:0S 3-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
AGE HERALD ANNUAL
 IS WELL RECEIVED
,..ANY COPIES ARE BEING SENT OUT OF TOWN AS ADVERTISE MENTs OF BIRMINGHAM AND THE DlsTRIcT-coMMENTs.

The Age Herald's annual and industrial review Issued Sunday as a supplement to the daily paper continues to receive rav- orable comment. The convenient form in which it was issued seems to be greatly appreciated. and many calls are made for extra papers by those who state they are mailing them to out-of-town friends as an advertisement of Birming- ham and the district.
 Following are some of the comments heard yesterday:
 J. A. Mcknight: Sundays edition of the Age-Heraid was superb. It is com plete exposition of the industries of the district and reflects much credit on the paper for the admirable form in which 1t was published.
 Judge N. B. Feagin: l think the anni- versary edition was splendid thing. l had mine cut end bound. and will pre- serve 1t as a record of Birmingham s wonderful development.
 Chief of Fire Department Mullen: I got three editions of the anniversary. I kept one. sent one to my wife and the other 10 friend in New Mexico. That shows how I considered the paper.
 Ben. M. Jacobs and Brothers: The paper was excellent. It is so convenient to use as a reference on Birmingham. It is a credit to the Age-Herald staff and to the city of Birmingham.
 s. M. Hubbell: The edition was decided ly one of the most attracrwe issued In Birmingham during the past few years. It's convenient size and unique makeup are such as to cause business men to etain 1t for reference use.
 J. L. Armstrong: The annual was in- terestirg in the extreme. congratulate tho editorial fierce for the manner in which the work has been done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
CHICAGO MERCHANT
 SHOOTS HIMSELF
A. M. RothschiId Blows His
 Brains Out in Bath Room
SoN-lN-LAW OF N. MORRIS
Was Formerly Manager of Large De- partment Store and Man of Means. Insomnia Said to Have
 Caused the Deed.

Chicago, July 2s.-A. M. Rothschild. until two months ago the head of the State street department store firm of A. NJ. Rothschild 6 Co.,, committed suicide today at his home, Thirty-seventh court and Michigan avenue, by shooting him. self in the head. The wound inflicted caused almost instant death. Acute in- somnia which probably caused tempor- ary insanity Is said to be responsible for the deed. Mr. Rothschild returned from a six weeks outing in Minnesota the past week and seemed improved physically At no time, it is said, was his mental condition such as to cause any apprehension.
 Shortly after luncheon this afternoon MT. Rothschild entered the bathroom of one of the upper floors of his home. and almost immediately the servant heard the report of a revolver. Rushing to the bathroom they found the merchant lying on the floor bullet wound in the fore head showed what had happened.
 Mir. Rothschild was still breathing. A physician was summoned but could be of no service.
 MT Rothschild retired from the man. agement of the big department store al State and Van Buren streets about two months ago on account of i'll health. constitution ordinarily robust had been shattered in building up the business since it's opening seven years ago. 1n- terested with him and the principal owner of the store was Nelson Morris. his fa- ther-in-law.
 MT. Rothschild was born in the little German village of Nordstettin, 67 years ago In 1875 he came to Chicago and im- mediately began making reputation for himself MT. Rothschild was director of the Worlds fair, a former director of the National Bank of the Republic and member of the Standard, Washington Park and Hamilton clubs. He leaves widow and one son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
BATTERY HOLDS
 FIRST MEETING
NEW ARTILLERY COMPANY HAS MusTER ROLL OF 45 MEN-coM. MlTTEE IS APPOINTED TO WAIT ON THE cAPTAlN-ELEcT.

The first regular meeting of the Bir- mlngham battery of artillery was held last night In the rooms of the Wholesale Grocers Association. and the company was formally organized.
 The acting committee was made perina- nent and given Instructions to request a prominent military man of Birming- ham to accept the captaincy of the bat tery. The committee will wait on him this morning and report this afternoon at a meeting to be held in the Hillman hotel at o'clock.
 The committee which consists of J. o. Smith, H. 4. Thompson, Ed Pegues, R. s. w. Browne. Frank S. White, Jr., W. J. Hays and B. w. Lapsley will have a con- ference with Adjutant General Brandon this week and request him to muster the battery into the service as soon as possible. The required number of mem bers has been obtained and the men are anxious to commence drilling at once.
 A secret committee of four was ap- pointed by the chairman to pass on all applications. The muster roll of the battery shows there are now forty-flve men pledged and ready to be mustered in. Of this number twenty-four were present last night.
 The meeting was called to order by H. A.. Thompson, who asked J. O. Smith to preside. He appointed Frank s. White, Jr.. as permanent chairman. Thompson and Smith made brief statements of the object of the meeting. The members passed a resolution of thanks to the Age-Herafd, the News and the Ledger for their support of the movement. The meetings of the battery are subject to the call of the captain to be, and will be- held in the Commercial club rooms until arrangements can be made for space in the National Guard armory in the new city hall building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
Laborers on Strike.

Lemberg, Galicia- July 2S.-The strike in east Galicia of over 100000 agricultural 1aborers, most of them Russians and which developed Into rising against the landed proprietors of the district, is be- coming more serious. Gendarmes attack ed the strikers and were attacked by them in return. Crops on farms have been destroyed. Several peasants have been wounded and others arrested. It was reported from Vienna July 26, that during rioting in East Galicia, exten- sive stores were burned down near Lem burg while excesses were reported from other localities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
At New York.

New York, July 28.-Three favorites and three long shots divided the money at Brighton Beach today. The fourth race. a handicap at one mile and furlong. was the feature of a very cheap card. The Dwyer entry, Francesca and Ethics. won after a splendid finish, in which old Ad- vance Guard separated the stable from running cne-two. Francesca won by a length, with Advance Guard second and Ethics third. head away. Trainer Char ley Hill today received a cablegram from his employer, Clarence H. Mackay, to dis pose of the entire stable of horses, with the exception of two mares Trigger and Kamara- After Leonid ran third in the closing race at Brighton Beach today. H. T. Griffin claimed the Barrick racer for s17OO. Summary:
 First race, five furlongs-Rose Tint. 10s (Burns) to 10, won; Mount Kisco. Il: Redfern). to 1, second; Michaelmas s. 1l2 CMcFadden). 6 to l, third. Time 1:01 2-5.
 Second race mile and one-sixteenth selling-Past, 102 (Redfern), 10 to l. won; Choate, 99 (Cochran), 6 to l, second; Hinsdale, Ill (Brennan). 12 to 1, third Time 1:47 2-5.
 Third race. high weight handicap for all ages. six furlongs-Sadduccee. 1S (O'Connor), even, won; Ben Mac dHui 133 (Gannon). 3 to 1. second; Meister- singer. IA Qlandry). 20 to l, third. Time 1:14.
 Fourth iace handicap, mile and a fur. ong-Franceseo, 112 (Michaels), Il to 5, won; Advance Guard, 129 (Odom), 8 to l. second; Ethics. TOT c. Martini, II to 5, third. Time :51 3-5.
 Fifth race, six furlongs seliing-Mal. den, 110 (Shaw) 10 to 1, won; Cornwall. 102 Redfern). 6 to 5, second; Oclawah, 99 Uackson), 15 to l. third. Time 1:13 3-5.
 Sixth race, mile and a furlong, selling Kalif, 109 tOdom), 20 to l, won; Pearl finder. 99 (Redfern). Sto 1. second; Leonid 94 c. Martini, s.to 10. third. Time 1:5s 5-b
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
GEORGE L. THOMAS
 DIED LAST NIGHT
HAS BEEN PROMINENT IN 6lR- MINcHAM FOR NEARLY THIRTY YEARs-cHARTER MEMBER OF BOARD OF EDUCATION.

Gen. George L. Thomas, one of Bir- mingham's oldest citizens, died this morning at 12.4O o'clock at his residence, 24ls Fifth avenue, after an illness of four months. No funeral arrangements have yet been made.
 General Thomas came to Birmingham in 1s7o and has held number of impor- tant positions since. He leaves a wife and three children. Miss Lizzie Thomas, Mrs. w. H. Jeffries and George A. Thomas, Jr. The deceased was 70 years old. He was born in Athens, Ala, September 30, 1892 He received university education and afterwards moved to south Alabama. He was reared In Clinton, Green county.
 Shortly after moving to Birmingham he went through the cholera epidemic. He was a charter member of the Birmlng- ham board of education and remained on it for twenty years. He was county su- pertntendent of education for eleven years, and a prominent memper of the First Presbyterian church, in which he was an elder.
 General Thomas entered the Confeder- ate army as a lieutenant in the First Alabama troops and served through the entire wsr, being iN'omoted to the rank of major. He was a member of the Uni- ted Confederate Veterans and prominent in the Alabama division He was also a member of Dirigo-Hines Lodge. K. of F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
At Columbus.

Columbus O., July 2S.-The grand cir cult meeting opened here today with all conditions favorable for a successful week of trotting and pacing. The weather was warm and delightful, until a hard storm blew upshore. Before 1 o'clock this drenched the track so thoroughly that the 2:09 pace in which three heats had been decided that 1t had to be postponed until tomorrow. Before the storm the track was lightning fast and every heat winner lowered his mark. The fields in the three races on the card were small. as many of the owners preferred to re- serve their entries for stake events later in the week.
 Dlrectum Spier, Henry Schulbach's four year old stallion. was picked to win the 2:3O trot, selling. in the auctions at $50 to S16 for the field Of three. The field price vas reduced to s7 after the first heat and a large number of pools were sold at that figure. The son of Directum justified the confidence of his packers by leading from wire to wire in both heats, reducing his record in the second from 2:131a, made in his first start at Cleveland, last week to 2:11A. Darwin drove him out in each heat, but was always a length behind at the finish.
 The 2:09 pace, the feature of the day. was postpoHeu diter rfeu D. VeuEeWoou had taken the first two heats, and Cap tain Sphinx the third. Dan R. and Daphne Dallas sold equal favorites be- fore the race, each bringing $50 In a pool of s125. Dan R. could not catch Wedge wood in the first heat, and Daphne Dal- las was unable to land better than third, for which she was driven hard. The post ponernNnt of the race will probably make Wedgewood the favorite, although he was a beaten horse after the third heat to- day. Prince Direct was drawn after tn, third heat, and will not start tomorrow
 The 2:1S pace was a gift to Miss Leach the favorite at s2O to s25 for field oi three
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
FLOOD CONDITIONS IMPROVE. Railroads Say Trains Will Again Run
 Within Four Days.

Dallas, Tex, July 28.-While there has been scattered heavy rains throughout the State today, flood con ditions continue to improve and rail road officials state that they hope to have their lines in shape for regular traffic within short time. The water is slowly receding at Big Springs and and train was backed to within two miles of that place last night, where fifty passengers were transferred from the hotels to boats and fiat cars and thence to the train. They were brought into Fort Worth this morning.
 It will be four or five days before through connection is established to El Paso. Eastbound passengers over the Texas and Pacific are being brought via El Paso and San Antonio and westbound traffic is open via Dal- hart and the Rock Island.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
AssAILANT NOT FOUND.
No Trace of Man Who Attacked Mrs.
 Butte.

Mrs. s. c. Butte, who was assaulted and seriously injured Sunday morning by person whose motive is supposed to have been robbery, was reported last night as resting easily andr-~very much better.
 No traces of the agsailant have been found, although 9-,number of people are working on the lease. Efforts are being made to hnS the limb from which the club was Scut. It is supposed to have come aSsofIf some of the trees now being cut down near Fowler station in woodlawn.
 There is considerable feeling in Wood lawn over the matter and trouble Is ex- pected should the assailant be caught. The lack of evidence is a serious handi- cap to the officers working the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
BoER IN BIRMINGHAM.
Former Quartermaster Pearson Is
 Here on Business.

Gen S. Pearson. a former quartermas- ter general in the Boer army under Gen eral Botha. is in Birmingham endeavoring to secure the agency for one of the local iron and steel companies fin far-away South Africa, where he thinks there will be a large business in the immediate fu- ture. He will return to his hcme via New Orleans at an early date.
 Before the close of the war he was sent to this country to seek to stop the cx- portation of mules and horses for the British to the fields of Africa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29

vile; c. A. Browne, Dadevilie; E. E. Hawkins. Baltimore; Oscar P. Peck, North Carolina; D. M. Tanksley, Nash vile; H. M Cheek Nashville; J. T. Ken nedy Montgomery; Miss J. L. Steele. Washington; J. H. McElmee, Charleston; H. Armshuff, Fort Wayne; E. L. Seay, Washington; D. P Wilder. Atlanta; c. C.. Brantley, Savannah; J. M. Kinney. Washington E. B. Custer, Louisville; G. W. Corsett and family shelby; H. P. Turner, Huntsville; c. J. Johnson, ea- vaLnah; 9. L. Field. Anniston; F. M. Graham, Goodwater; S. T. Wright. Ala bama Miss Wimberlee, Alabama; J. c. Reinhardt Jacksonville; A. s. Palham, Nashville; W. A. Rhudy, Atlanta; E. R. Collins Anniston-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
WILLIE BLAIR DIES.
Boy Struck by Lightning Never Re
 gains Consciousness.

Willie Blair, the s-year-old boy struck by lightning near East Thomas Sunday afternoon, died yesterday morning at o'clock. never having regained conscious ness.
 Miss Herndon. who was struck by the same bolt, was reported yesterday after noon as being improved and she will probably recover.
 The funeral services over the remains of Willie Blair will be conducted this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
TOURING THE WEST
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
AdmIraI Rodgers Departs.

Washington, July 2S.-The navy de- pertinent has received cabegram from Rear Admiral Frederick Rodgers an- nouncing his departure today from To- kohama for Cavite. aboard his flagship, the New York. There has been some talk that Rear Admiral Rodgers. hav- ing been on the Asiatic station longer than either of the other two admirals in the east, would be relieved of his command there, as a consequence of the contemplated reduction of the naval force in the east, but no definite under standing on this point has been reached.
 Line and half tone cuts. Age-Herald Engraving Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
odeII With Union Pacific.

New York, July 2S.-The Herald to- morrow will print a dispatch from Oyster Bay. in which is reviewed the report current two months ago that Governor Odell has decided to retire from politics to engage in the railroad business. The dispatch says that Gov ernor Odell will assume an executive office in the Union Pacific railway sys- tenn at an annual salary of S100,000 and that he has planned to move with his family to Omaha.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
Company Not Blamed.

Johnstown, July 2s.-The coroner's jury Investigating the Rolling Mil mine disaster filed their verdict today They find the explosion was caused by some person. or persons, unknown. taking into locality where gas was known to ex- ist, an open lamp, using the same in direct violation of the mine rules and regulations of the Cambria Steel com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
Mrs Sarah Duboe.

Mrs. Sarah Duboe, aged ss years, died yesterday morning at her residence. 715 John Street. Smithheld. The funeral ser vices were conducted yesterday afternoon from the residence and .he interment was in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
DEATHSAND FUNERALS
Eugene Smith.

Eugene Smith. the infant son of D. F. Smith. died yesterday at St. vincents hospital where he was carried Saturday to be treated for typhoid fever. The re- mains were shipped to Guntersville. Ala, yesterday afternoon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
PERSONAL.
J. Thomas Hehin of Chambers is in

J. Thomas Hef1in of Chambers is in the city.
 Miss Judith Steele of the Furmount seminary. Washington, D. O.. is at the Florence for several days.
 Conductor c. M McDuffie of the Louis vile and Nashville railroad left yesterday morning for his home in Hamlet N. C., to attend the bed side of his mother, who is very ill
 Among the Arrivals at the Florence are the Following-S. E. Crane, Chatta- -'~"~a; T L. Smith. Chattanooga; J. Burke and wife. Kansas City; T. W. q. -..e Chattanooga; w. A. Meglemery. Louisville; C. Kinsberry, Atlanta; J. E. Combs, Nashville; H. Jackson, Atlanta Miss Read, Nashville; Mrs. Read, Nash
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
ANNOUNCE MENTS.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
E. 1 Monk

Is candidate for the State Legislature. and asks the votes of the electors of Jef- fer son County in the Democratic primary.
 4-12-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
Romalne Boyd.

At the request of many citizens of Ems ley Romaine Boyd is candidate for the next legislature. subject to action and instructions of the democratic primary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
Andrew Jackson Reilly.

I hereby announce myself as a candi- date for reelection to the legislature for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
COUNTY AUDITOR.

Robert A Morris is a candidate for auditor of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the Democratic party at it's primary to be held August 25. 1902
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
Auaustus 6enners.

I am a candidate for the democratic nomination for representative from Jef- ferson county in the legislature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
VIII Release Embezzler.

Chicago, July 2S.-Judge Dunn today notified States Attorney Deneen that he would release Charles T. Spalding, formerly treasurer of the University of Illinois and president of the Globe Savings bank, on a writ of habeas corpus tomorrow unless the states at torney could show conclusively that the law under which Spalding was convicted of embezzlement is not spe cial legislation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
A CASE OF ExTRAvAGANCE.

ETgEOU never cut off three-quarters of a new IeNN cake of soap and throw awayI Yet you Ia7Ig pay twice the price of Ivory Soap for cake laI4G& of "tnted" toilet soap less than half as large Your little cake of toilet soap costs you four times the price of Ivory for it lasts only half as long and costs twice as much No money can buy purer or better soap than Ivory. If 1t came in dainty paper, all scented and coored you would pay fifteen cents for very small cake of fl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-07-29
Piles Cured Without the Knife.

Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Your druggist will refund your money if PAzO OINTMENT fails to cure
 you. 50 cents. 6-S-tf-tu