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First EnoIish Woman NoveIis+.

The first novel by an English woman
novelist was THE Adventures of the
Black Woman" by Mrs. Aphra Behn,
published in 1854.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-06-06
nted Roosevelt Ten Yeara Aoo

Wanted Roosevelt T en- Years Ago.
More than a decade ago an invita-
ton was extended to Theodore Roose-
welt to become tie chancellor of the
Nebraska state university.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-06-06
put in Latest Innro. enoents.

Put in Latest Improl ements.
The English town of Sunderland
has voted to put sles trio lights into
the workingmen's homes Cwned by the
municipality.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-06-06

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next day. Direct connection in Chic
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East Only one night to Chicago, tv
nights to New York and Boston. Br
fet, smoking. library cars, diners, slee
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TO LIaERATE THE LockED-uP
MILL ONS.

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the broken condition of the surface to
its present depth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
''GOOD THING" WAS
 PARCELLED OUT
MEMBERS OF HORSE RAGING CON. CERN IN NEW YORK ARE AR RESTED FOR WORKING VICTIMS WITH AN ADVERTISEMENT.

New York. February 1s.-Detectives made raid on the offices of Burns, Wal lace & Co., and Dan Smith today and arrested David C. Barnum, a clerk, and Ernest Matthews. The charge was sus- picion of having committed a larceny. The two persons were arraigned before a police magistrate and Barnum was dis charged. Matthews was held in $15O0 bail for examination tomorrow. The detec- lives say the arrest was in consequence of an advertisement which appeared in a Sunday paper over the names of the firm, in which it was announced that a number of prominent horsemen had placed in their hands sum of $5Oe to be bet on horse in a race to be run today.
 The advertisement said it had been de- cided to allow certain number of per- sons to participate in the good thing and that sums of not more than $25 would he accepted until the firm had received s25OD in addition to the s5OO0.
 The detectives say that the advertise ment was signed Frank Kelly and that they waited in the postoffce building and saw Barnum go to a box and take out some mail addressed to Frank Kelly. They allege Frank Kelly Is a name used Inv nersons who operate under the name of Dan Smith & Burns, Wallace x GO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
NEW BUILDING NEEDED.
Mercer Calls on corteIyou to Discuss
 the Matter.

Washington, February 1S.-Representa- tive Mercer of Nebraska, chairman or the house committee on public buildings and grounds, conferred today with Secre- tary Cortelyou concerning building Tor the new department of commerce ana labor The necessity for such building is urgent as the department will be one of the largest in the government. Figures showing in detail the amount of floor space which will be necessary have in- dicated that a building suitable for the department is not available at present. A proposition has been made tentatively that the government purchase the hand some building of the Southern railroad at the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and Thirteenth street.
 Southern railroad officials are under stood to be considering an offer to remove the general offices of the system to Att lanta It is understood. however, that ob- lection has been made that the building Is not quite suitable.
 Chairman Mercer indicated his prefer ence for a new building to be erected ex- pressy for the new department. He thought the authorization might be ob- tained from the present congress It is not unlikely that the Southern railroad building may be considered as temporary quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
CORTELYOU TAKES
 OATH OF OFFICE
NEW MEMBER OF CABINET IN- QUOTED INTO OFFICE, WHILE WILLIAM LOEB IS SWORN IN AS SECRETARY TO PRESIDENT.

Washington, February 1S.-An addi- tional member of the cabinet was induct- ed into office today George Bruce Cor telyou, until this morning secretary to the President took the oath of office as secretary of the new department of com merce and labor.
 Coincidentally with the induction of Mir Cortelyou into his new office, William Loeb, Jr., private secretary to the Presi- dent, was sworn in as secretary to the President. The ceremony took place in the cabinet room of the executive of- ficers.
 The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Fuller of the United States Supreme court in the presence of large company, including President Roosevelt, Mrs. Cortelyou, Mrs. Loeb, Hon. Robert A. Maxwell of Batavia, N. r., who was served as confidential clerk by Mir. Cortel- you when he was fourth assistant post master general; Gen. John F. Weston. and all the members of the executive staff of the White House.
 After he had administered the oath to MT. Cortelyou Chief Justice Fuller was first to congratulate him upon his eleva- ton to the cabinet. He was followed by the President, who wrung MT. Cortelyous hand cordially. To MT. Loeb then the chief justice administered the oath of of flee as secretary to the President, and general congratulations followed
 In the interim. between Mir. Cortelyous retirement from the one office and his ele- vation to the other, he was presented by the White House stan with handsome silver vase, as token of regard and af- lection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
Reported That New Collateral
 Trust is Contemplated
WILL REFUND S3O 100000
Bonds to Be Secured By 4 Per CenS Morteage-Report Is Denied at the L. & N. General Offices
 In Louisville.

Louisville, February 1s.-A special from New York says
 Some semi-oficial details and confirma- ton of the reports of a new bond issue for the Louisville and Nashville road were obtained today. but nothing official is ob- tainable yet.
 It Is said that the Louisville and Nash ville proposed to create a new collateral trust, four per cent mortgage for $S0, OOO.- 900. of which s22 900 is to be issued on the retirement on April 1, next, of the s7,5OO,0OO four per cent five twenty col- lateral trust bonds
 While these details may be correct, they cannot be accepted literally inas" much as 1t is understood that the plans are not perfected yet.
 That a bond issue is coming may be accepted as a certainty. It was said at the office of the Atlantic Coast Line, which controls the Louisville and Nash vile and its policy, that if any refund- Ing plan or 80, GOO, 900 for this purpose was being considered 1t was by the Louisville board.
 At the Louisville and Nashville com panys general offices the loan issue re- port was denied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
SENATOR MORGAN
 STILL SPEAKING
SENATE SPENDS THREE AND A HALF HOURS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION CONSIDERING THE PANAMA CANAL TREATY.

Washington. February 1s.-The senate session today listening nearly all the time to continuation of Senator Nor gan's speech on the Panama canal treaty. At the close of the days session a vote was taken at Senator Morgan's request on his resolution requesting an inquiry into the credentials of Thomas Herreran, who represented the Colombian govern ment In negotiating the treaty, and also suggesting the irregularity of the Colom- bian government.
 The resolution was defeated, IS to ss. There were two calls for a quorum during the session, but senators responded read fly, showing that while they were not present in the senate chamber, many of them were in the nearby committee rooms. Senator Morgan spoke principally on this resolution and had the clerk read long report on 1t, which he had pre- pared and had printed as a minority re- port of the committee on the inter-oceanic canal
 After the vote was taken on the resou- ton. Senator Cullom moved that the sem ate adjourn to meet at II o'clock tomor- row, saying that he would ask that the sessions be continued Into the night and until a vote was taken the trelty
 Morgan's Resolution Adversed.
 Washington, February 1s-The resolu- ton offered In the senate by MT. Morgan declaring that no provision of the Pana- ma canal act shall be nullihed by the canal treaty. was considered today by the senate committee on foreign rela- tions, and an unfavorable report author ized
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
RICE COMPANY INCORPORATED.
Capital Stock Is Divided Into Shares
 of $5 Each.

Trenton, N. J., February 1S.-The Union Rice and Irrigation company, with an au- thorized capital of $6,000,0OO was incor- porated today.
 The capital stock is divided into shares or so each and the list of its incorpora- tors includes seventy-f1ve persons near ly all of whom reside in New Orleans, Baton Rouge~-and other Louisiana cities and towns. The objects of the company are numerous and include growing and dealing in rice, oats, grain of all kinds and the manufacturing of the grains into various articles Also the construction and operation of irrigation plants
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
HARRINGTON POOL SELLING BILL
 WILL ENCOUNTER OBSTACLES
SOLDIER DIED AT HANDS
 OF HEARTLESS OFFICER
Beeaved Mother of Private Richter Who Was Killed by the Water Cure," Sees the President In the Hope
 That Justice be Done Her Boy

That this gag, consisting of piece of cloth, was held in Edwards mouth by means of a club in the hands of Sergeant McDermott who sat on hIs breast
 That as a further means of torture Lieutenant Sinclair compelled his men to pour Ice water on ;he helpless soldiers face
 That this torture was continued for two hours and twenty minutes and when my poor. misused dying. helpless boy pleaded for mercy. saying. oh, don't. Mac the torture was continued
 That many of the soldiers present could not witness his awful sufferings, and were obliged to turn, horror stricken, from the scene"
 Mrs. Richter says that when Judge Ad- vocate Davis was asked why Sinclair was acquitted he went so far as to admit that the court erred in It's decision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
FAMILY DROWNED
 IN A HOUSE BOAT
WRECKED CRAFT CAUGHT IN THE TENNESSEE RIVER FLOATING ON ITS SIDE WITH THREE DEAD PERSONS ABOARD.

Memphis, February 1S-A special to the Commercial-Appeal from Paducah Ky. says:
 A wrecked houseboat floating in the Tennessee river near Livingston Point, three miles above here, was caught this afternoon and found to contain the bodies of three people, man, woman and child, all white. The boat was floating on it's side. The name of the family, all Of whom had been drowned could not be learned. An investigation is being made
 It is presumed the boat capsizea during the heavy gale that blew all morning The waves were eighteen feet hfgh on the Illinois shore. Probably the htt!e shanty boat became a victim of the wi.ad about the time this city was in imminens danger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
His Retirement Was Oh|y a Sop
 to His Friends,
ONCE REFUSED 10 RETREAT
On Account of His Refusal to Do as Shafter Requested at Santiago and Cause Disgrace to the Army
 He Was Disliked.
BY PATTERSON sTEALEY.

Washington February 1S.-(Special)- The retirement of Inspector General Breckenridge by the President today. though his term of service would not ex- pire until 1906, came as complete sur prise to army and civilian circles.
 Breckenridge has been in bad favor with the department ring for several years, eliminating last month in the defeat of the administration plans for the aboli- tion of the inspector generals depart ment. His troubles with the department force seem to date from the battle of Santiago.
 Cuban Story Printed.
 Shortly after the return of the Ameri- can army from Cuba, story was printed to the effect that General Shafter, who commanded the United States forces, had tried to shift the command to one of his subordinate officers. It was reported that Shafter tried to turn the command over to Breckenridge, with the request that ne accept 1t and withdraw the army in front of Santiago. Breckenridge declined on the ground that he would not retreat with the American forces on July f.
 itlt ntAl ddy tt1e DpdulSu Heel Sdlitd out of Santiago and was destroyed by Schleys fleet, thus making unnecessary Shafter's proposed retreat with the land forces. The publication of the story, and there Is every reason to suppose that it was correct in all important details, so angered the department that Brecken- ridge has been in bad favor ever since. The appointment to a majors -generalship is simply sop to make the friends of the general believe he has been especially honored.
 Conference on Public Buildings.
 Chairman Mercer, of the public build ings and grounds committee, today had a conference with Senator Fairbanks and it is understood that the two chairmen will go over the measure and introduce similar bills in the house and senate the latter to pass first in compliance with the demand of the speaker. The present in- tention of the senate committee is to provide for no original propositions only increases for buildings heretofore au- thorized
 This would eliminate the Florence and Tuscaloosa appropriations of $75OO. each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
Commission to Meet Soon.

Ottawa, February 1s.-Senator Fair Fairbanks. chairman of the joint high commission has written the Dominion government suggesting that the committee meet in March. A reply has been sent stating that the government was agree able to an carly meeting of the commits sion. but that the month of March would not be suitable. as the Dominion parlia- ment would be in session then The commission will likely meet after the Dominion session Is over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
JUSTICE SHlRAS RETlRES
 AND DAY SUCCEEDS HIM

from doing so earlier by urgent pleas of his friends. It was the original intention of President Roosevelt to have Judge Taft, governor of the Philippines. sue ceed Justice Shiras, and the appointment was rendered him. After long considera- tion Judge Taft declined the honor, think ing his duty called him to his work in the Philippines, and so notified the Presi- dent. The appointment of Judge Day followed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
New Union Formed.

San Antonio, February 1S.-rhe Order cf Railway Express Men of America is the latest union organized to enter the field of labor. It's organization was prac- tically completed tonight, and 1t Is stated here that It's membership will include be- tween l5,OOO and 2O0 900 employees of the sev- eral express companies throughout the United States. Several local unions have already been formed in Texas The dele gates who have been completing the or ganization will adjourn tomorrow even ing and until that time none of the pur- poses of the order will be made public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
To Name School for pr. Curry.

Richmond, Va. February 1S.-At a meeting of the trustees of Richmond col lege today. 1t was resolved to establish a school of technology, to be named in honor of the late Dr. Curry, who for thirty-five years was connected with the institution, first as one of its professors and during most of the time as trustee and president of the corporation. Dr. Curry was long an advocate of an estab- lishment of such q school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
FROM PRISON TO OFFICE.
Man Pardoned for Forgery and Given
 An Appointment.

Lansing Mich. February 1s-Thomas J. Navin of Detroit, who served term in the state prison at Jackson from March 1885 to December 1890 for forgery and was pardoned, was today appointed by Gov ernor Bliss member of the Jackson prison board and the appointment was confirmed by the state senate.
 Navin said his life in prison left him with ideas of reform which he is anxious to work out as a member of the board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
Finest Museum.

Chicago. February 1s.-Chicago is to have the finest museum in the world and Marshal Field is to provide the funds to build it, according to plans now under discussion by the south park commission. Grant park. on the down town lake front is to be the site, and the cost is to be Si0 900. .000 There are no reservations and no conditions to be met by the city ex- cept that the donor requires that suit able site be provided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
Battleships at Galveston.

Galveston, Tex, February 1s.-Four battleships of the North Atlantic squad ron, the Kersarge, Iowa. Illinois and Mas sachusetts and the payship Prairie arriv- ed off Galveston this afternoon. They will come in and anchor in the harbor tomorrow. The New Maine will joint the fleet here. The Scorpion. tender to the squadron. stopped at Kingston for coal and will arrive here tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
Blizzard In Maryland.

Cumberland Md, February B.-A se- we're blizzard prevails in western Mary land Snow is drifting rapidly. The most severe weather Is along the West Virginia Central railroad. The thermometer at EIkins and vicinity of Davis and Thomas ranges from four to seven degrees below zero. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad has suffered greatly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
GERMAN OFFICERS LAUGHED.
Officers of the Vineta Wanted to See
 the Fort They Had SheIIed.

Puerto Cabello, February 1S.-The offi- cers of the German cruiser Vineta yes- terday came on shore and drove all over the town. They then went up to Fort So- lano, which was shelled by them on De- cember IS, and asked to be allowed to visit the interior. The officers in com mand of the fort received them politely. but informed them that to visit the fort an order from President Castro was nec- essary.
 The German officers went away laugh ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
CAPTAIN HoesoN's FUTURE.
He Says He'll Write Novel, Lecture anG Educate the American People.

Chicago. February 1s-(special)-Cap Richmond Pearson Hobson, the hero of the Merrimac, will write a novel and de- vote all his time to featuring and literary work Captain Hobson, whose resigna- ton from the navy was accepted last week, passed through Chicago yesterday on his way to Des Moines Ia
 The captain said that in the future his mission would be to educate the Ameri- can people; that this was the greatest na- tion in the world; and, therefore, ought to have the largest navy in the world and as much to say in international af- fairs as all of Europe together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
General Farley to Be Retired.

! Washington, February 18.-Orders were issued at the war department today for the retirement of Brig Gen. Joseph P. Farley, recently promoted from colonel in the ordnance depart. ment, and Col. Lawrence s. Rabbit or the ordnance department. Seven of the other brigadier generals confirmed at the same time as Colonel Farley are to be successively retired, one each day, until the list is exhausted, up to the case of Gen. Francis Moore, who is to be retained on the active list for service In the Philippines. where fe has haen stationed for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
Trained Men Badly Needed.

Washington, February 1S.-Pressing need o; properly trained men in the service has caused the bureau of nav igation to recommend the return to the navy of all the small converted yachts which were bought just prior to the war with Spain and afterwards loaned to the naval militia of the various states. Action on this recommends tion is expected shortly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
INVESTORS FILE SUITS.
Two Attachments Made Against j. j..
 Ryan G Go. of St. Louis.

St. Louis. February 1s.-F. E. Fickeis- sen filed two attachment suits for $500 each and one for s495 today against John Ryan for money alleged to have been de- posted with j. J. Ryan & Go. The suits are set for March ?.
 Similar attachment suits were filed against J. J. Ryan by Margaret Smith for $s0O and Mary Murphy for s450 and these suits are set for March l. A suit of attachment was filed by Leonard M Allen representing a number of security holders to recover $l5,6S5 from the snS ternational Investment Company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19

IVY AsHINGToN. February 1s.-Mrs M Ellen c. Richter Of Syracuse.
 N. r.. mother of Private Ed ward C. Richter, who died in the Philip pines as a result, it is alleged. of having the water cure'' administered to him by Lieut.. William Sinclair, who was aeault- ted of the charge. is in Washington and has made an appeal to President Roose- welt that justice be done. Mrs. Richter says in her appeal to the President that she is prepared to proves
 That on the night of February '. 1902, at Dasmarinos, P. l., William Sinclair ordered and directed that my boy he re- moved from his headquarters and bound hand and foot to the grounc.
 That while thus bound Lieutenant Sinclair ordered a gag placed in the help less boys mouth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19

x0 0ASHINGToN, February 1S.-Jus- NRV) Shiras of the United States Su-
 w preme court today presented to the President his resignation as mem Der of that tribunal to take effect Feb ruary 24 Former Secretary of State Will liam R. Day of Ohio has been selected as the successor of MT. Shiras.
 Justice Shlras has contemplated retir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19

Chicago, February 1S-Charles Bar tholemi a confectioner, was robbed of s7s7S by confidence men, who led him to believe that he was arranging Tor the adoption of a daughter of an Italian prince, and which would eventually net him S5O,O0O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
BUNCOED WHILE TRYING
 4 TO ADOPT A PRINCESS

The transaction took place in down. town hotel last night, and half an hour after leaving the pseudo agents Bar thoemi discovered that he had exchanged bag containing that amount for a bag filled with paper. A dozen detectives searched the downtown streets in vain for the perpetrators of the fraud.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
MARCONIGRAMS
 ACROSS PACIFIC
CONCERN IN CALIFORNIA PRO. POSES TO SEND MESSAGES fO HAWAIIAN ISLANDS-CLAIM IT GAN BE DONE EASILY.

San Francisco, February 1S.--Wireless messages to the Hawaiian islands are to be sent from the Pacific coast, according to A. l.. New, manager of the Pacific Wireless Telephone and Telegraph Com pany.
 We have the machinery under way" declared MT. New, who has been in Southern California for several months, and is now searching for proper station from which to send wireless messages to Hawaii
 Tt now remains to be decided he said, whether Seattle or San Francisco will be the terminus. We have con- structed powerful dynamos which will be adequate to send messages a distance of 5000 miles,. The work of completing the system will not require more than a month more. After that some time will De required to perfect the plant and sys- tenn. An inter-continental system is no more difficult of construction than two shore stations and the last of our outfit is already built. We have sent messages a distance of 1,150 miles with the ap- paratus which we own and control"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
INDEX TO TODAY'S PAPER
Page One.

Page Ono. Pool selling bill meeting obstruatlons Louisville and Nashville railroad said to be contemplating bond issue. Mother tells pitiful story of her sons death. Justice Shiras resigns from United States Supreme court
 Page I've. Editor Mosley marries. Local fight on pool selling bill
 Page Three. General state news. Furnace banked at Gadsden for lack of ore. Man found dead in the mines
 Page Four. Editorial comment. Gossip of the lobbies N4
 Page Five. Turf investment companies and Bir- Country rilh and Golf club consolidate and will aeiul Lakeview property. CieF council holds short session.
 Page Six. soela news and personals.
 Page Seven. I5eai and faeeign market reports.
 Pae, Eight Rarina and general sporting news Haske 9a.. game to be played tomorrow night important changes in the army. Ju1ee Grosscup renders decision in beef f=1fst q SC
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-19
Ryan Goes Into Bankruptcy.

St Louis, February 1s.-A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was today filed by A. J. Ryan and o. w. Deppler. operat- ing under the firm name of John J. Ryan Investment Company. The hearing is set for March 5. Ryan is in Cincin- uati.