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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
ELKS MOVING TO
 HAVE HORSE SHOW
MATTER DISCUSSED AT MEETING LAST NIGHT AND IT WAS DE. cIoEo TO HAVE A AscoMMlTTEE CONSIDER IT.

The Elks of Birmingham have taken the matter of holding a horse show in Birmingham this year under consideration and at a meeting of the lodge last night It was decided to appoint committee to investigate and ascertain if it would be feasible to hold such an exhibition In the city.
 The proposed horse show has been dis cussed by individual Elks for sometime past There are many citizens in Bir- mingham who think that a horse show here this year would be a desirable event and that it could be held with success. It will probably be some weeks before anything definite Is decided upon, but 1t Is certain the proposition Is receiving se- rious and careful consideration by those interested.
 If horse show is held efforts to have it big social occasion will be made. Ala bama has some fine horse flesh and 1t Is said that if horse show is held that many stylish turnouts and blooded horses will be seen.
 An effort is being made to have Bir- mingham included in the southeastern circuit of horse shows. George Phillips is now corresponding with officials of the circuit relative to this matter. He is greatly interested in the proposed event and is active in trying to secure the show.
 The Elks' committee will be appointed by the exalted ruler in day or two and will probably report within the next two weeks.
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Q. How did you get hold of it? A. It was sent up to me at my request.
 Q. Who did you request te send it? A. MT. Frost
 o. Did you and Mir Frost talk over the purport of that statement? A. No.
 Roberts Takes Oath as Witness.
 At this point Mr Roberts took the oath as a witness and MT. Wheeler continued his Interrogation asking among other questions:
 o. MT. Roberts did you ever tell any member of this committee of the con- versation you had with Lessler? A. Oh, yes but don't think can specify.
 o. Can't you indicate any member you communicated 1t to? A. I communicated to Mr. Rixey.
 Q. Before you did to Mr. Frost? A. I cannot state that; l do not know.
 o. Is it not | fact that you commun- icated with Frost at once. when Lessler made this statement to you? A. think so, l called up Frost and told him there was new turn in affairs.
 Q. And Lessler said to you that he would be willing to sign any statement that was honorable and fair If he could stop this matter? A Yes
 Q. Now, Is 1t a fact that immediately upon the exposure by Lessler of this ef- fort, perfect howl went up through the press of this country and what Lessler was referring to in his conversation with you was that he wanted to escape the public opprobrium, comment and criticism hurled at him because of that exposure? Is not that the impression made upon your mind2 A. Not at all. had a dis tinctly different impression of Lessler s anxiety to stop the Investigation
 Thought He Was Lying.
 o. You thought he was lying? A. You can put any words In the record you want
 Q. You thought he would not make a truthful statement? Now, Mir. Roberts. I don't want you to say anything that Is disagreeable. I will ask you If it is not fact that you never have believed Mir. Lessler's statement? Objections were raised to the questions and MT. Wheeler withdrewit
 Continuing. MT. Wheeler fsked MT. Roberts:
 Have you not been very ardent, avow- ed and aggressive advocate of the Hol- land submarine torpedo boat proposi- tion? A. Yes. I have been and 1 don't hesitate to- avow It.
 MT. Lessler was then recalled and cor roborated what Mir. Roberts had stated
 Tt Is substantially true he said. T don't remember all the details. 1 did not read the letter as I stated. did not refer to the matter here except by way of answer to the question of MT. NicoIl, who seemed to know all about It. 1 did meet Roberts in statuary hall. Whether said, Oh, my God4 and the rest of it, l do not remember did not say to MT. Roberts that I would like to have the thing stopped and Just as he stated vol untarily made him the proposition that If, in his judgment as the advocate hereto fore of the Holland torpedo boat, I should sign the statement showing I had made no accusations of anything wrong I would do so."
 The committee then went into executive session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
STRIKE
 AMICABLY SETTLED
TRADES COUNCIL ARBITRATION BOARD ADJUSTED ALL GRIEV- ANcEs AND NOW BOTH SIDES ARE SATISFIED.

The strike which has been on for two weeks between the Master Painters as sociation of Birmingham and local unions Nos 57 and 5S of the Painters and Paperhangers was amieabIy settled yes terday and the men will return to work this morning.
 The strike grew out of a suit by the Master Painters association against the local painters union, and 1t has been on just two weeks. Both sides are well sat isfed with the agreement reached Following Is the text of the notice fs- sued by the arbitration board of the trades council
 January 27, 1903. The arbitration board appointed by the Birmingham Trades Council to arbitrate the differences existing between the Boss Painters association and the local unions, Nos. 57 and 5S of the Painters and Pa perhangers', met and nave adjusted all grievances existing between both parties and all journeymen painters will com mence work on the morning of January 2S, 1903.
 l.. T. COLEMAN,
 H. N RANDALL,
 HARRY L. WHITE,
 D. U. WILLIAMS,
 Arbitration Board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
MOORE & HANDLEY.
Large and Handsome Building to Be
 Erected By Hardware Concern.

The Moore and Handley Hardware company has announced that the build ing of the company which was destroyed by fire several months ago will soon be replaced by much larger and more mod ern structure than the one burned.
 The president of the company skates that the building will have a frontage of 400 feet on Powell avenue and this will be the largest business establishment in the city It will be five stories high and will be the largest exclusive hardware house in the south.
 It will be on Powell avenue, between Twentieth and Twenty-first streets ana will extend 250 feet on Powell avenue back to the railroad, making the depth 125 feet. Then for 15O feet 1t will have depth of only ID feet to allow for the building now occupied by the company.
 Plans are being drawn for the structure and the contract will be let and the wor., begun as soon as these are finished. Brick will be the principal material used in the building. but there will also be consider able stone used.
 The main idea in the designing of the building will be to make 1t specially adapted to the needs of the firm, but sn addition to utility, the artistic features will be considered, so that when com pleted the building will be one of the landsomtst in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
LOBBY PUTS IN
 AN APPEARANCE
Continued from First Paee)

sale or use of any free pass, free trans portation or discrimination in passenger rates by person. corporation, company or association, owning, operating or con trolling any railroad, vessel, carriage or vehicle for the transportation or carriage of passengers. Commerce and Common Carriers.
 By MT. Hoffman-To classify cities and towns in the state of Alabama, and to provide for the government thereof. Muni- cipal Organization.
 By Mir Rich-To prescribe the time when the term of office of the present members of the board of directors of the Alabama Industrial school for the benefit of orphans, helpless and wayward children shall expire. Education.
 By MT. Goodwin (by request)-To allow any judge of probate. clerk of a court of record register in chancery, sheriff, cor oner, tax collector, county treasurer, county superintendent of education, trus- tee of public schools, notary public, jus tice of the peace, constable or other county or beat officer in any county of this state to deposit in a solvent char tered bank of good standing and credit any and all moneys coming into his hands or received by him Tn his official capacity; that in making such deposit the officer shall have the money placed to his credit in his official name and he or his successor shall check or draw out the same In the same manner. The. bond Of such officer shall in no way be affected by the provisions of this act. Ways and means.
 By MT. Maner-To prescribe how cer- tain conyeyances shall be indexed by the probate judge of the county in whose Of flee such convey ances are filed for rec ord. and to provide penalty for the failure to comply with the terms of this act. Revision of laws.
 By Mir Lyons-To enable the Alabama Girls Industrial school to pay Tor neces- sary buildings and other Improvements Appropriations.
 By MT. Lyman-To empower the gover- nor to execute conveyanees of certain lands held by the state for the Alabama Girls Industrial school. Education.
 By MT. Lyman-To provide for the maintenance of the Alabama Girls In- dustrial school. Appropria tions.
 By Mir. Strother = To amend sections 3460 and 3461 of the code of 1S96 Com merce and common carriers.
 By Mir. Bankhead-To amend section 463O of the code. Local legslation
 By MT. Wilkinson-To amend section 4420 of the code. Revision of laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
THE SENATE.

Today's session of the senate was per- haps the most interesting one of the pres ent session. A rule was adopted which makes the president pro tenn the presiding officer in fact of that body.
 An amendment to the rules was offered in the senate yesterday by Senator Black mon of Calhoun, which provided that the president pro tenn, Mr. Goldsby should in future appoint all special committees which might be authorized by the senate
 Some of the friends of Lieutenant Gov ernor Cunningham were inclined to re- sent this rather unusual action for a legislative body, but Dr. Cunningham de- cined to take a hand in the contest, ap- parently well satisfied with the relief from this duty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
BRIDEGROOM ROBBED.
pr. John Douglass Relieved of $e5.
 Arrests Made.

Dr. John Douglass of Florence was robbed of about s95 yesterday morning about o'clock in the Morris hotel.
 Upon rising he went down stairs and accldently left his purse, containing the money, under his pillow. Upon returning In a short time the purse which he alleges contained about $95 was gone.
 He notified the police who went to work on the case. It was found that the cham bermaid, Rebecca Hunter carried the key to the room, and although she denies hay ing anything to do with the robbery, she was arrested. She claims she saw the bell-boy go into the room soon after pr. Douglass left The bell-boy was also placed under arrest.
 The money has not yet been recovered
 Dr. Douglass came to Birmingham to marry Miss Margaret Pearl Burford Of this city. The marriage Is to take place at the First Methodist church tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
PERSONAL.

". L. sibley of Warrior is at the Nor ris.
 l.. P. Lester of Brookwood is stopping at the Hillman.
 J. ". Bledsoe of Florence is at the Morris.
 Henry Fitts of Tuscaloosa Is registered at the Metropolitan.
 Dr. NJ c. Scholar of Centerville is at the Metropolitan.
 c. Pearce of Mobile is at the Morris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
A. J. HALL FINED.
Tried Before Judge Feagin on a Charge
 of an Affray.

A. J. Hall, the transfer man, was fined $10 by Judge Feagin yesterday on charge of an affray. In the court it was shown that he struck T. Rates several times in the Woodward build ing. on January 13.
 The evidence was that Rates did not lift hand to strike Hall.
 Judge Feagin said yesterday that the employees of these two men have been in court frequently for the past eight months, and that now he is holding up several fines on promise of good be- havior. x
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
MASONIC DEGREES CONFERRED.
Initiation, Passing and Raising of Can
 didates-Refreshme Served.

At a communication of Birmingham Fraternal Lodge No. 3s4. A. M. and A. NJ. Monday night, Frank A. Hewitt was raised to the sublime degree of master Mason.
 At a communication of Dolcito Lodge, \. F. and A. M., Monday night. Sam R. Bentley was initiated and Levy McBrler Fas raised to the sublime degree of mas Ter Mason.
 A number of visitors were present. in pluding J. A. Downey and H. c. Miller of Birmingham. After the worK was com pleted refreshments were served, and the occasion was one of pleasure to all pres mt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
BOY ATTACKED BY LIONS.
Lad Allowed to Enter Cage and Is AL
 most Torn to Pieces.

Atlanta, January 27-A special to the Constitution from Charleston, S. C., says:
 Raymond Bowman, aged 12 years, is dying at his home from wounds received In lions cage.
 He was admitted by Miss Hall, the trainer, against the protest of attendants The largest of the four beasts jumped over the woman and seized Bowman in the thigh. He was badly mangled. The smell of blood excitetd the lions mates and they all joined in the attack. Several men armed with pitchforks went to the boys rescue and he was dragged out after a desperate struggle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
ST. PAuL's METHODIST CHURCH.
Large Edfice to Be Built, Costing
 About $5ooo.

At called meeting of the quarterly conference held last night at St. Paul's M. D. church, Southside, J. D. Simp- son presiding, the board of trustees of the church was authorized to dispose of the church's old property, including the parsonage, in such a way as the members deem best.
 The proceeds of the disposition are to be used in purchasing a lot and in building 8 new church.
 With the subscriptions now in hand added to the proceeds of the old prop erty, the way seems clear to the com pletion of a new church.
 The building committe at the close of the conference session met and adopted plans for building of modern style to seat about 400 or 500 people and to cost not less than $5000. MASONIC DEGREES CONFERRED.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28

part in the deliberations of the senate that his office was evidently intended to provide a successor In the case of the death of the governor. He said he re- garded it as no reflection on him, but 1t was in accord with the views he had ex- pressed some time ago
 The resolution fixing 12 o'clock Wednes- day as the hour for joint session with the house to elect a United States sena- tor was read.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
souTHsIoE READING CLUB.
Men Arrested Over Peerless Saloon Last Saturday Released Yesterday.

The eleven men arrested in the Southside Reading club over the Peer less saloon last Saturday night were released in Judge Feagin's court yes terday afternoon for want of evidence.
 When the cases were called Detect i've Waldrop, who was one of the raid ing party, asked that the cases be mol pressed for lack of evidence. Judge Feagin granted the request.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28

arria e Licenses-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to An derson Hackett and Lillian Hall, John Douglass and Mary Pearl Beuford, Wifi liam I. McArdle and Margaret J. Travis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28

False Alarm-A false alarm called the fire department to the house of Matte Trailer yesterday morning at 4:30 o'clock Some smoke from fire in the grate caused the alarm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
ITEMS.

BasketbaIl-This weeks basketball game will be played Friday evening at 8:30 o'clock betw cen the Northside and South Highlands teams.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
.Hun2OrS

They take possession of the body, and hre Lords of Misrule.
 They are attended by pimples, boils, the itching letter, salt rheum, and other cu- ,aneous eruptions; by feelings of weakness, anguor, general debility and what not.
 They cause more suffering than anything Use.
 Health, Strength, Peace and Pleasure .equire their expulsion, and this is posi-. lively effected, according to thousands of yrateful testimonials. by
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28

Many actors and singers use Piso's Cure to strengthen the voice and prevent hoarseness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28

Wanted in Gadsden-Oscar Ray, a negro was. arrested yesterday morn- ing by Policeman Mcdonald, He is wanted in Gadsden for larceny of a COW. A deputy took him to Anniston last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28

Petitions in Ranl<ruptcy-Petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by 0. 2. Robo, M. Hollingsworth, Jack Beard, John D. Waits, N. J. Brown and John Skelton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28

nature or an inquiry, NIT. boSdFb pSlnB the only member who entered a rigid pro- test against the measure. The bill passed by a vote of 8S to 5.
 Senator Pettus Reelected.
 The hour of F having arrived the house proceeded to ballot for United States sen- ator. MT. Starr of Dallas, presented the name of E. W. Pettus, and there being no other nominations, a ballot was or dered.
 There were 93 members present and as many votes were cast for 'Pettus'. The absentees were Cook of Wilcox, Franklin of Bullock, Goldsmith of Lowndes, Hall of Montgomery. James of Franklin, Jay of Conecuh, Newman of Anniston, Poole of Clarke, Scale of Sumter, Wood of Ma con and Young of Dallas. It was an- nouneed that MT. Young was quite H.
 MT. Espy of Henry, under unanimous consent, introduced a bill to create the county of Liberty out of portions of Henry, Dale and Geneva.
 MT. Lowndes' bill to amend section 3OS7 of the code. relating to official bonds was ordered to a third reading and passed.
 The house adjourned until 1O:90 tomor- row.
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Establishes Precedent.

 The action is of special interest for ses- eral reasons First, it establishes a prece- dent and guarantees that future lieu tenant governors are to be mere tignre- heads, indeed, when 1t comes to matters of legislation. In the second place, mat ters of legislation to come before the pres ent session may be affected This may or may not develop later.
 The amendment was introduced yester- day by MT. Blackmon of Calhoun.
 Senator Powell of Butler undertook to po stpone the matter for consideration. There were several speeches, all of which were more or less conservative all discleiming any knowledge as to rac- lions in the state.
 It was termed revolutionary meas ure" by Senator Johnston of Tuscaloosa. He disclaimed any personal interest Tn the matter and made a deliberate and cool-headed speech. He reasoned with the senators and made the point that there was no difference in the power ana authority of the president Of the senate today who is, under the new constitu- ticn, the lieutenant governor, aud the l president of the senate under the old con stitution.
 In Accord With President. Senator Blackmon, on behalf of the rules committee, stated the committee
  wishes of the president of the senate. In answer to a question he said they did not ask the president to see if this was in accord with his wishes.
 | MT. Blackmon, the author of the reso- lution, explained that If he was wrong he did not do it Intentionally.
 General Harrison took the position that the object of the makers of the constitu- ton was that It's president, the lieutenant governor, was to do and perform the same duties as have heretofore been per formed by the president. He went into the legal side of it. That in adopting this amendment the senate was violating the spirit of the constitution.
 On a vote the resolution passed by a vote of 22 to 10
 Mir. Golsby arose to point of personal privilege, saying he was in accord with Lieutenant Governor Cunningham.
 MT. Cunningham made a speech, saying as he arose that he was not sure whether or not he was violating the constitution, but he wanted to make a statement.
 He took the ground that he thought he was part of the executive depart ment of the government, and that the executive department should not take
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
Went to See MT. Frost.

Witness said he telephoned Mir. Frost at the office of the Holland Torpedo com pany in Washington and subsequently, saw him at the companys office.
 Q. Did you go there of your own voli- ton or by invitation? A. Of my own volition.
 o. Was that the first time you had even been there? A. Oh, mo-
 o. How many times had you been there since this investigation began. A. Fossil bly two or three times.
 O Who else was present? A. Nobody.
 0. Who is MT. Frost? A. do not know except he Is connected with the Hol- land company in some capacity.
 O. Is he not one of the governing of ficers? A l think so.
 O. Did you prepare that statement in Frost's office? A. No sir.
 e Did you prepare 1t at all? A. No sir
 e. Who did prepare 1t? All don't know.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets. This signature RMv C on every box, 25c ONGZJVvE0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28
Hoods Cars0p0riil0

Which radically and permanently drives hem out and builds up the whole system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28

Smoke Cortez Havana Ci- gars-for men of brains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28

l
 Wanted in Gadsden-Oscar Ray, negro, was arrested yesterday morn- ing by Policeman Mcdonald. He is wanted in Gadsden for larceny Of a cow A deputy took him to Anniston last night.
 Knights Dance-The younger mem- bers of the Knights of Columbus gave a dance last night at the K. of c. hall, corner of Fourth avenue and Twentieth street, at which there was quite a large attendance of members of the order and their friends.
 Trades CounciI-The public install lation of officers of the Trades Coun- cil which was announced to take place next Sunday at the meeting of the Council will not be held. The installa- tion will take place in private ses- sion to be held the Second Sunday in February.
 The Maccabees-Frank O. Croy will organize a lodge of the Knights of the Maccabees at Bessemer tonight. There are twenty charter members on the list, and a number of others are ex- pected to join soon. A team will go from the Birmingham tent next week to initiate the Bessemer members.
 Lecture to Students-Judge John H. Miller will lecture next Friday night before the students of Howard college on Some of the Obligations of the College Student" This is one of the series of lectures which will extend throughout the entire year. Several prominent men are to speak later in the course.
 Bryan President-The Donelson Con- struction company held meeting Mon- day and J. R. Bryan, who recently ac- quired a block of stock, was elected president. ]. D. Donelson was made general manager and J. H. Johnson was reelected secretary and treasurer. At the meeting the capital stock of the company was increased.
 Concealed Weapon-Oscar Cook, the negro who was supposed to have at- tempted to hold LID Policeman Brizen- dine several nights ago on Eighth ave- nue. North, was yesterday convicted in Judge Feagin's court of carrying concealed weapons and sentenced to pay a fine of $100 and serve 1S0 days on the streets. It seems that the ne- gro did not make an attempt to hold up the officer and that the charge to that effect will be dropped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-28

L. T. COLEMAN, H. N. RANDALL, HARRY l.. WHITE, D. U. WILLIAMS,
 Arbitration Board.