davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-05

Subscribe for the semi-weelly As.
'orian si.Oo a year
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-08-05
Local Brevities. :.

WEATHER FoREcAsT--oregon and
Way'hIngton-w Wednesday. fair. warmer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
"The Wronn Mir. Wrinht."

''The Wrong MT. Wright will be at ths Jefferson theatre Saturday matinee and night Of the company the Cleveland O., Plain Dealer said:
 That well known gentleman, The Wrong MT. Wright" has come once more to the Lyceum and was greeted there last night by many friends, both old and new. MT. Wright has many good points, and they are all brought out by the gentle- man who is now impersonating him-Mr. Harry Beresford. MT. Beresford has an able support, and the play goes off with lots of energy and laugh in every line.
 Miss Nellie Lindroth plays Julia Bonds. and is exceedingly clever in the part. get ting off the mixture of dignity and slang, which distinguishes that young lady, with much spirit. Then there is Anne Leonard who is cool and capable as Henrietta Oliver, the detective girl, Emma Dunn, a maid, and Arabella Clingstone, an un- appreciated lady who ought to be pitied, but Is laughed at.
 "The Wrong MT. Wright is to be at the Lyceum all during the week. It has been carefully staged and is very good production.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
Vests MlnstreIs.

Vests minstrels pleased two audiences at the Jefferson yesterday afternoon and last night.
 The troupe has some excellent features. among them the Ford brothers, expert clog dancers, who gave an appreciated exhibition of the hard shoe clog. Both are graceful and their act was liberally applauded.
 The first part was good and the songs were cordially received. The rendition by a sextette of Way Down Upon the Se- vance River with counter melodies, was especially good and was fitting finale to the first part
 John H. King and Billy Van are the star performers. They are clever come dians. King offered a number of coon songs and was recalled several times.
 Billy Van, well known m the minstrel world, has lost none of the art of the burnt cork funmaker. He has a new monologue equal to the ones he has previ- ously given. Van is one of the best mon- ologists on the stage, and his appearance heralds the fact that something funny and out of the ordinary is coming. He is droll and uses his peculiar rising voice at the end of joke to the best effect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19

able degree, showing him to be past master of the difficult art of adapting high class music for interpretation by an organization of wind instruments only. The selection from "Cavalleria Rusticana" includes the prelude bell chorus and East CT choral prayer. The organ effects ob- tained by the adapter in this last are real istic to the last degree, and listener closing his eyes, would not hesitate for a moment to declare that there was church organ in the Mechanics pavilion teing played in connection with the Royal Italian band Rivela has managed also as though by magic with his soft-voiced trumpets to reproduce with. startling fldel- ity the effect of distant singing. Alto { ether this "Cavalleria" selection is masterpiece and should vie In popular. ity with Carmen" Lucia" and "Rigo. letto."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
RECORD OF COURTS.

Charles Cason has filed suit in the City court for $25,00O damages against John ". Patton of the Patton pharmacy, alleging that the defendant or his agent negligently or wrongfully or carelessly made up a prescription of drugs which contained poison, and that his wife, Lou ella Cason, died from the effects of talk ing it. The allegations rurther state that the prescription was given by physi- clan, and that the person compromising it put poison or some drug in it that caused the death of plaintiffs wife.
 In the case of J. L. Sewell against l.. W. John and E. Erswell the jury returned a verdict for the defendant.
 Lourella Sharp filed a suit for s20,0OO damages against the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company alleging that Charles Sharp was killed in a col lision on February 13 while employed by the defendant as fireman on the dummy between Birmingham and Bessemer.
 Lourela Sharp filed a suit for s150J against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company on an insurance pol- icy, alleging that the policy was taken out by the defendant and the premiums paid out of the wages of the deceased.
 Nick Solomon filed a suit for 5000 against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, alleging to have re- celved personal injuries.
 John Thomas filed suit for S1000 against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, alleging to have received personal injuries while a passenger OH one of the cars of the defendant.
 In the second division disposition was made of a number of cases. In the case of J. H. Lynch against E. M. Rooney judgment for $1S1 .55 was given the plain tiff.
 A judgment for $40. 40 was given the Peoples Savings bank in it's case against Jerry Fountain.
 The case of L. L. Fincher against Dick Hawshaw was dismissed, and the case of Jonas Schwab against Alex and Julia Johnson was continued.
 H. w. Picl1ins is on trial in the first di- vision of the Criminal court on charge of running a gambling table at Ensley. The attorneys will conclude their argu- ments before the jury this morning.
 Robert c. Johnson was convicted in the United States court on charge of pass ing raised bill. He was fined $1 and sentenced to eighteen months in the peni- tentiary at Atlanta.
 J. L. Pepper was acquitted on a charge of illicit distilling.
 J. M. Brooks and Thomas Waddell were tried jointly on a charge of con- ducting an illicit distillery and were ac- quilted by the jury.
 J. M. Sanford was found not guilty on charge of illicit distilling.
 James Wiley pleaded guilty to a charge of perjury. He was fined $1 and sem fenced to one year and one day in the penitentiary at Atlanta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
Royal Italian Band.

The Royal Italian band will be the at- traction at the Jefferson theatre tonight, tomorrow matinee and tomorrow night.
 In speaking of the band the San Fran cisco Examiner said:
 Yesterday at both matinee and evening concerts the pavilion was crowded to the doors with unusually enthusiastic au- diences. The selection from La Boheme" arranged by Rivela, was a tremendous success; again and yet again the audi ences would have 1t, and it has at once taken rank as one of the best efforts of the band, and ranges side by side with Carmen and Lucia in popularity. The other selections were "cavalleria Rus ticana," and the magnificent Hymn to the Sum- from "Iris"-both arranged for the band specially by Signor Rivela. These two selections are not only splendid in themselves. but in their arrangement for band display Rivelas talents in a remark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
SERVICE AT ST. PAUL'S.
Father Grammar Breaches to a Large
 Congregation.

The services at St. Paul's church last night were well attended. The Rev. Fa- ther Brannan of Texas delivered dis course on the Catholic doctrine of call ing on the saints for prayers of interces- sion. He spoke with great earnestness. He read many passages of scripture to prove the doctrine under discussion and also dwelt at length upon the reasonable ness of the practice of the church from a human point of view.
 While Father Grammar Is profoundly reverent In his manner, he has happy way of Illustrating his points by homely anecdote and story.
 He did not go into the pulpit but stood in the sanctuary. near the rail He wore no vestments and as he swayed to and fro with a Bible in his hand he looked very much the typical revivalist.
 At the close of the sermon Miss Alice Fallon sang a beautiful and affective solo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
CASE OF HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
Negro Man and Woman Charged With Robbing Harrison HooIsenbacke.

John Robinson and Clara Smith. two negroes. were yesterday bound over to the Criminal court by Judge Feagin on charges of highway robbery. Their bonds were set at $500 each, and in default of them the negroes were carried to the county jail.
 The evidence in court yesterday in the case was that on the night of March 2, Harrison Hoolsenbacke, a white man, who lives at North Birmingham, was knocked down by Robinson near the cor ner of Second avenue and Twenty-third street, and that while he was lying on the ground Clara Smith went through his pockets and secured about s in cash.
 The robbery was reported to the police, and later Hoosenbacke recognized the two negroes on the street and had them arrested. In court a negro girl from North Birmingham testified that she had seen the robbery committed and on her testimony and the positive Identification of the two negroes by Hoolsenbacke they were bound over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
At the BIiou.

A more evenly balanced or more pleas ing bill of vaudeville has not been offered in Birmingham than the show that is on at the Bijou this week. Every act is good and the Colbys and Pierce brothers are drawing cards for the ladies and children at the matinees. There will be matinee today and Saturday.
 One of the foremost attractions that have so far won immediate success on the road this season from the very outset, is the immense production of "The Show Girl,D Edward E, Rice's big New York production of the comedy opera, which had a most successful run at WaIlacks theatre for over ten weeks the past sum mer.
 It will be seen next week at the Bijou theatre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19

Washington, March IS. - pr. Thomas Herran, secretary of the Colombian le- gation fin Washington and charge daf- faires, has informally advised his gov ernment of the ratification of the Panama canal treaty by the senate but awaits formal announcement by Secretary Hay before transmitting the information for mally to Bogota. The special session of the Colombian congress, according to in- formation at the legation, has been called by the president for the specific purpose of considering the treaty. ad- 1ustment of currency matters and for one other purpose. If the canal treaty Is presented before the congress first final action, 1t is stated must be taken on 1t before consideration can be given other
 s-S<-e@~-e-%~-44~&-4-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
EASTERN STAR FLouRIsHEs.
Miller Chapter at East Lake Now Has
 Fifty-one Members.

The second meeting of Miller Chapter No. 30 of the Order of the Eastern Star was held in East Lake Tuesday night. The chapter now has ffty-one members, ten new ones having been initiated at the last meeting. In addition to these six more applications for membership were received:
 The new members are: Mir. and Mrs J. D. Moon, Mir. and Mrs. Fred Bassen- burg, Mrs. D. w. Nash, Mrs. Lyle, Miss Hattie Williams, Miss Long, MT. J. H. Cornwall and Mir. Frank Long.
 The Eastern Star is an auxiliary of Masonry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
DIR. HERRAN SEES CLEAR
 SAILING FOR THE TREATY

subjects. It is said at the legation that the treaty must be acted on by both the house and senate and that debate in either branch can be controlled by the majority and can be eurfailed if desired
 While Dr. Herran has not been advised of the exact date of the converting of the Colombian congress, 1t is his opinion that it will meet on April 1 or not later than April b.
 Speaking of the treaty Dr. Herran said today:
 T believe that upon the reading of the full text much of the opposition which has been based on misunderstanding of the provisions of the treaty will dis appear. In fact, I have received news from Bogota that such is the case. While the treaty has violent enemies. 1t also has some very staunch champions" s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
MONEY SAYS ROOSEVELT HAS
 DISAPPOINTED THE COUNTRY
Continued from First Pase)

of citizenship, should be surrendered would show himself unfit to hold office. and quite willing to violate his oath as President.
 Mir. Foraker commented upon Mir Moneys statements as being most re- markable because of their far-reaching consequences.
 MT. Money expressed the conviction that the amendment to the constitution which made negro voters was a tremen- dous mistake, and he said that a vast number of people of the north entertained the same view.
 None Killed for Working.
 He said there had been no objection in the south to a colored man working, and none had been killed for so doing, as was the case in Illinois. The feeling which obtained in the south, he said, was that if white man did not think himself so- cially better than the negro, he was not half as good
 In the. matter of these appointments, MT. Money said, the President should consider conditions in the south. Appoint ing negroes to office in the south was most obnoxious and repugnant to that section. It was impossible, he declared, for any one raised north of the Mason and Dixon line to know anything about the negro He concluded by saying that there had been no intention of creating any disturbance whatever in Indianoia, but the idea of holding a public meeting was that 1t would apprise the postmaster of the wishes of the citizens add lat it might lead to her resignation. The basis of all the trouble, he said. was the referee system as 1t prevails in the south.
 At 1:i7 the senate went Into executive session
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
RAILROAD WORLD.


 Ray Knight, commercial agent of the New orleans and Northeastern, with headquarters in Atlanta, was here yester- day.
 R. 8. Fife, commercial agent of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas, with head quarters in Atlanta, spent yesterday in Birmingham.
 c. J. Acosta, general agent of the Atlantic Coast Line at Montgomery, was here yesterday.
 F. J. McGeoy, travelling freight agent of the Lackawanna, with headquarters in Memphis, was in Birmingham yester- day.
 L. c. Cardinal travelling freight agent of the Mobile and ohio with headauar- ters in Montgomery, spent yesterday in Birmingham.
 | c. A. CowlesB general agent of the Nor folk and Western and R. D. McAllister, travelling freight agent of the same road, were in Birmingham yesterday.
 W. c. Dennis, commercial agent of the Cotton Belt at Atlanta, and one of the best known railroad men in the south, died at his hotel in Atlanta Tuesday morning of heart failure.
 MT. Dennis has only been with the Cot ton Belt since the first of the month. He was with the Kansas City Southern previous to taking service with the Cot ton Belt. He began his railroad career in 1884 and has been with number of lines since that time and hence was a man of very broad experience He was generally regarded as one of the best posted rate men in the entire south. Mir. Dennis was born in Kentucky Feb ruary 9, 1865, being SS years old at the time of his death.
 A New York dispatch to the Globe Democrat says; F. J. Short, from Tulsa, I. T., came to New York little over five weeks ago, carrying a small dress suit case, in which there were a few bundles of papers and maps. Since then MT. Short has succeeded in financiering the Arkan- sas, Missouri and Kansas railroad, of which he is vice president, for SIS, 000, 900, As an example of western enterprise and financial diplomacy this is unique. When the man from Indian Territory landed he did not know business man in this city. He had in his pocket papers giving him the right to use his own discretion in financing the road and to sign the neces- sary documents for the company. He also had the personal card of William r. El- lis of tile Interstate Trust company, whom he had once met casually In the west. Short looked up MT. Ellis and through him gained the necessary backing. Three local trust companies put up $6,500, 600 of it. The other half was furnished by a London syndicate, acting through the Canadian bank. The railroad is to run from Memphis to Chanute, Kan, passing through Joplin, Mo, the mining city. report comes from St Louis that years ago J. w. Stretch of Zion City H., stole a ride of six miles on the Han- nibal and St. Joseph railroad Yesterday he sent to headquarters of the road 20 cents, the fare for that distance. His con science troubled him.
 The Common Carrier says: The Santa | Fe is instructing its young brakemen and apprentices to dance. General Superin- tendent Busser wants to develop the so- cial side of the young men after the man. ner of the government, which teaches the cadets at West Point and Annapolis to 1 dance. Garrett Dobbin Is said to be the
 best dancer in the Santa Fe's passenger | department
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19

over a large portion of Morgan sea. The governor said:
 "I consider this the finest piece of earth work in the whole country. It is truly a monument to the wisdom and faithfulness of that board and especially to Col. Thomas J. Sparks and A. D. Barrow. It is seven feet above the water line and is simply like a stonewall. All the levees along the river In that district are splen- did and in prime condition"
 The governor and small party went to Arlington on the steamer Brook Hill this evening and inspected the work and had conference with the engineers in charge. He found everything moving along satis- factorily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
For Assault and Battery.

J. A. McDanie negro. was yesterday fined $1e0 and sentenced to work 1SO days on the streets by Judge Feagin on a charge of assault and battery.
 Several days ago McDaniel knocked down with a stick Mary Bell, negro woman, and seriously injured her. The blow was on the back of the neck. The woman recovered and appeared in court yesterday and testified against the man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
TRIED TO BURN JAIL.
Negro Prisoner Attempted to Roast Prisoners In North Birmingham.

Sam Jackson, negro, is in the county jail on a charge of setting fire to the jail at North Birmingham last night.
 Jackson was arrested by North Bir- mngham policeman and placed In jail He had not been in custody long before fire was discovered in his cell. The flames were quickly distinguished and be- fore any damage was done.
 investigation led the authorities to be- lieve Jackson struck match and at tempted to burn the building.
 He was brought to Birmingham about 10 o'clock last night by Policeman Me Namara of North Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
hand Concert TonIant.

Ellery's Royal Italian band will render a light but artistic programme at the Jefferson theatre tonight. The band comes with the highest recommendations. MT. Tannenbaum of Mobile, who Is well known in Birmingham, says 1t is the best band that has ever been in Mobile. Tan nenbaum managed Creatore's southern tour, and therefore knows a fine band when he hears one
 This band will give matinee tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
INDUSTRIAL NEWS.

W. R. Fairley national board member of the United Mine Workers of America. returned to the city last week. but will leave Monday for Louisville. to be present at the scale convention which will be in session in that city on Tuesday.
 The convention will arrange scale for the western district of Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19

Marr age Licenses.-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to the following: Vol Seibert and Katie Reitch, w. M. Seeley and Mrs. c. Belle Wells, H. 0. Hatcher and Mary Jacot, John N. McMath and Lillian Sanders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
ENSLEY.
Two Daring Robberles While Families Are at Home

Ensley, March 18.-(Speeial.) 1.-Two robberies occurred in this city tonight while members of the families were on the front porches of their homes. The first one was at the home of John Morrison, corner of Avenue D and Twenty-first street The family were on the porch watching the high diver give bis exhibition at the street fair. A child went into the house and dis covered a man. When the burglar saw the child he ran over her and out of the house. Investigation showed he had secured a watch and a penknife.
 The other buglary was at the resi- dence of Mrs. D. R. Fonville, 414 Nine teenth street. The family was on the porch at the time, and when one of the party entered the house the bur glar jumped through a window and escaped. He secured gold watch.
 Joseph LaMont, superintendent of the open hearth furnace at the steel mill, resigned yesterday afternoon, ef- fective immediately. His resignation came unexpectedly, and no announce ment is made of his future plans. Mir. IAMont, since being with the steel company, has made a reputation as superintendent of the open hearth fur mace unequaled by any other man in a similar position in the south.
 Thomas H. McNamee, formerly SUI. perintendent of the blooming mill at the steel plant leaves this afternoon, accompanied by his family, for Clara. ton, Pa, where he goes to accept a similar position in newly established mill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19

Nervous weakness or palpitation of the heart indicates disorders in the stom- ach and indigestion Prickly Ash Bittere is a wonderful remedy in such cases. It cleanses, strengthens and regulates the stomach, liver and bowels. removes the cause of the heart syn otoms and builds up a strong and vigorous body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON.

AT THE JEFFERSON. Royal Italian Band-Today and Fri day matinee and night. "The Wrong Mir. Wright"-Saturday matinee and night.
 AT THE BIJoU. Vaudeville all week, with natinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19

Building Permit.-The following permit was issued yesterday: W. W. Coghill, to erect ten one-story frame dwellings, southeast corner of Avenue F and Eleventh street, to cost $500 each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19

Goes After Ells.-Secret Service Agent McAdams left yesterday for Chattanooga to bring back with him Sam Ellis, who is charged with pass ing raised bills and who failed to re. spond when his case was called in tae United States court several days ago Ellis was arrested in Tennessee a week ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
CITY ITEMS.

Petitions in Bankruptey.-Petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by Will Lightsey, James Preston and F. L. Berger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19

Charged With Larceny-John White. a regro was arrested yesterday after noon by Policeman Murphy on a charge of larceny of brass from the railroads. The negro will be tried this morning before Judge Feagin in the police court,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19

Business Mems Lunch h , Metropolitan Cafe, commenc. ing Saturday. soc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19
WITH EVERY HOUR THE FLOOD
 SITUATION IS GROWING WORSE

Continued from First Pase)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19

Alabama Brewing Go.
 Bohemian Beer. "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19

Paul Gilardoni is at the Union Depot Restaurant. He will be glad to see you.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19

R. 8. Fife, commercial agent of the Missouri, Kansas and Texas, with head quarters in Atlanta, spent yesterday in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19

Ray Knight, commercial agent of the New Orleans and Northeastern, with headquarters in Atlanta, was here yester- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19

c. J. Acosta, general agent of the Atlantic Coast Line at Montgomery was here yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19

L. c. Cardinal, travelling freight agent of the Mobile and Ohio, with headduar- ters in Montgomery, spent yesterday in l Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19

F. J. McGeoy. travelling freight agent of the Lackawanna, with headquarters in Memphis, was in Birmingham yester- daV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-19

c. A. Cowlesp general agent of the Nor folk and Western and R. D. McAlister, travelling freight agent of the same road, were in Birmingham yesterday.