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The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

Principal Booker T. Washington of
the Tuskegee Norman and Industrial
institute, has recently issued circular
letters announcing the twelfth annual
Iuskegee Negro conference. which
VIII convene at Tuskegee, Ala, Wed.
hesday and Thursday, February Is and
H. 1903. The letter reads as follows
My Dear Sir:-The Twelfth Annual
Iuskegee Negro conference will con.
vehe at Tuskegee, Alabama. Wcdnes.
uay ana Thursday, February is and 10.
You are doubtless aware of the oh.
Ject OF these conferences. /. e.. the dis
cusslon of best ways and means for
me betterment of the condition OF the
Negro of the South. More and more
lhe moral, intellectual and industrial
condition of the race will engage the
thoughtful attention of those who
come to Tuskegee from all parts of
me country to study these questions
at first hand.
me reports from different parts of
the South, particularly from the State
Oh Alabama. touching the needs and
progress of the race. are always helm.
iul and suggestive Of Tuskegee Negro
conferences.
=. II Tor no other purpose than that of
listening to the reports and to the val.
liable suggestions made. YOU and vour
iriends-in short every Negro-oicbt
10 try to be present at these meetings
BRING your family The school will
see mat you are entertained without
cost To yourself.
NJ IL Nnli -nothelp extend the in
'ltation all over the South
hou can easily do so / fyou will tell
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07
WILL PAY THE EXPENSES.
Castro Offers to Stand the Cost of the
Blockade.

London, Jan. 14.-ln a dispatch from
Rome, the correspondent there Of the
Daily Mail says:
President Castro, through the
United States. has informed the three
powers that he is disposed to pay the
expenses of maintaining the blockad.
Ing squadron in Venezuelan waters on
condition that the blockade be raised
Immediately. He does not object to
their warships remaining in Vene.
zuelan ports.
Italy is disposed to agree to this
proposition, but she will be guided in
her reply by the decisions of the other
powers"
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07
Noted carriaeemaker Dead.

New Bedford. Mass, Jan. IA
George L. Brown, the most prominent
individual manufacturer of Carriages
IN the United States. died In this city
during the day at the age of eighty.
He was the first man in the United
States to manufacture the old fash.
Toned two-wheeled velocipede.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07
KILL INNOCENT VILLAGERS.
Chinese Troops Massacre Twelve Hun
dred Persons.

Victoria, B. c.. Jan. 14.-Ma!I ad.
vices from Hong Kong state that the
rapid spread of the insurrection In
South China is due to the excuses of
the imperial troops of Marshal Su In
kwangsi. Marshal Su sent a force to
avenge the death of General Ma, who
was ambuscaded and executed by the
rebels, and his force massacred l,2O0
innocent villagers. while the rebels
were engeged.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07
Charles B. Hanford.

Marie Drofnah is Charles B. Han.
lords leading woman this year. She
VIII play Katherine, in THE Shrew y
and beatrice in Much Ado Abont
Nothlng. During his engagement
at the Broadway Mr.. Hanford will
present Much Ado About Notbinq''
wednesday night and Thursday mat.
NEE, and The Tanning of the Sbrew''
on Thursday night.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07
"The Heart of Maryland. -

David Belasco's most complete ex-
ample of dramatic work, The Heart
OF Maryland" which has met with an
uneXampled success for the last seven
seasons in the principal American and
European cities, will be the attraction
at Sutton's Broadway for three nights,
starting Sunday.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

Papers from all the leading Ameri-
can cities are received every day at
the Postofiice News stand, and new
magazines, books and novels as fast
as issued. No. 81 West Park street
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

The Afro-American Women's Club
will meet next Tuesday, February 10.
at the residence of Mrs. j. o. Scott,
at Sic West Granite street. All mem
bers are expected to be present.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

II you want to hear a grand pro
gramme and have a nice evenings en-
tertainment and get a nice supper be
sure and visit the Silver Bow Liter
airy society next Thursday evening. II.
Il. Fletcher, superintendent.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

Mrs. Jacobs entertained Captain J.
ID. Yancey and Cononel William J.
Burnside and Mrs. Sadie Smith at a
whist party last Monday evening.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

Among the strangers who visited
the ladies club ball last Wednesday
were Mr.. Il. w. Jarrett, of Salt Lave,
and Mr.. William Lawrence, of Ana
conda.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

In addition TO the program Which
will be rendered next Tuesday evening
at the A. NJ. Il. church. will be given
a cOrnet solo by Mrs. John Tate.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

We failed to chronicle the fact In
our last issue of the public installa-
ton and entertainment given by the
Odd Fellows. 1t was a brilliant affair
and was well attended, the officers
who were installed for the ensuing
term will he given in our next issue.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

Rev Jchries gave a lecture last
Tuesday evening al the Baptist church
and took for his subject. "Courtship
and Marriage, and delivered an able
address upon that line While some
of his remarks were humorous. vet
they were fun Of every day facts Rev.
Jciflics fayOrs the proper method OF
true mating rather than the passion
of love. lie stated many points OF
great importance to those who seek
the Kingdom of matrimonial. BE sure
that you are mated, then 90 ahead, is
his idea of marriage life. He left
Wednesday morning over the Burling
ton for Sioux City and expects to
return in a fortnight.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

The AfrOAmerican Women's club
celebrated their first anniversary by
ball on Wednesday. February 4th.
1903 at Elite hall. Mrs. J. Bullet had
charge of the programme, which was
highly pleasing, and greatly enjoyed
by all. The club opened by a reel
tation from Miss Williams. (the favor.
lite of Abraham Lincoln) 20! Why
Should the Spirit Of Mortal be Proud?"
Mrs. Ross sang in a sweet contralto
I've 4 Longing in My Heaftesor You
Louise with violin and piano obi
cato. The recitation by Mrs. s
Reeves, "Unwritten History" touched
a popular chord in every heart and
was enthusiastically applauded. Miss
Ida Nelson sang, in her ever bewitch-
ing style, "Perchance." Reading of
Journal, by Mrs. Lee Bell. Mrs. C. p.
Smith sang in 4 highly cultured voice.
when the Tide Comes In" Mrs. S.
Jones. the president, delivered the
closing address, which was listened
to very attentively. The subject was
taken from the club motto, Lifting as
We Climb or the uplifting of woman
kind. She showed how much good
has been done in the past and how
much more they hoped to do in the
future. After thanking all for their at
tention, the exercises closed, and dane.
ing began with Mrs. ]. |. Jacobs as
hoor manager. Mrs. Jordan Curd pre.
sided over the punch table. Mrs. S
Scott assisted by Mrs. Reeves had
charge of the ice cream department.
MRS. 5. Jones and Miss r. Jackson
mad charge of the supper table. There
were other ladies on the committee
whose names we did not learn. The
nail was beautifully decorated i'm the
club colors, of pink and white, and
all members wore their badges. The
only omission we noticed was the club
motto, Lifting as We Climb" which
Delng such a grand one, should have
appeared in conspicuous place. TAX.
en- all in all, from an intellectual
ana social, and financial standpoint
the Atro-American Womens clubs
hrst celebration was a grand success
and was largely attended.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

Rev. and Mrs J. Allen. Mcsdames
French, Pagan. Burnside. Johnson. J.
Brown, Scott, Wilson, Willis. Lucas,
Birthright, Nelson, Jacobs. Misses Der.
ger, SimingtOn. Nelson, Messrs. John.
son, Croft, Willis and Burnside mark.
ed the latest milestone in the life Of
Mrs. Frisby last Friday night. by Civ
ing her 4 surprise and presenting her
with a beautiful parlor lamp. The
surprise came near being frustrated
by the appearance of one George Will
lie upon the scene too early in the ev-
ening. without being able to give a
plausible excuse for such action. Ret
rlbution overlook him, however. when
he was dragged around i'm the snow by
the AIR of his head and the business
end of broom worn out on him by
the indignant ladies' and was com
PEELED to do further pennance by be-
ing hitched To a sled and delivering to
Mr. j. w Wilson one load of per-
lshable goods after the party broke
mp. Choice refreshments were served
ana the enening spent i'm listening to
to Demonstrations of future success
for the whole crowd, as foreseen in
the grounds of the teacups by Mrs.
Johnson and Mrs. Wilson.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

We are pleased to state the fact
that Mrs. Robert jackson, who was
indisposed for several days of last
week, is convalescent
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

The New ACC is planning for a spec
iai Easter issue. and in this viii .s
oIl purpose 10 publish an account oi
tLe social liie iu Butte, Helena and
other c..p. throughout the state.
We would Dee pleased To- give space to
every secret order iu the state and
the doings among our club women.
Mr. Waller H. McMurray and Mrs.
s. Reed were quietly married last Mon
day I'm Anaconda. Rev Jenries of
Sioux City Iowa, oficiated. Both par
ties returned To- Butte and have taken
up permanent abode. They are at
present stopping with Mrs. Slocum.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

Mr.. Il. J. Brown, the renowned Chi
nese lmpersonator, who went to Sc
attle a few weeks ago to fill a profes-
slonal engagement, took suddenly i'll
and Is now under treatment for heart
trouble. We hope to hear favorable
news stating that he has recovered
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

Preaching at Skaters chanel. A
NJ. +. church, at ii a. m, by the pas
tor' and az 1880 p. m, by Rev. w. T.
Town. The Sunday school at 2:3O D.
m Mrs. ). Austin, superintendent.
The Literary meets on Thursday ev.
Ghlhgs' Mr.. II. f. Fleacher. president.
Prayer meeting from s to 9 THURSDAY
evening. All are made welcome at
these meetings. The Literary at its
last meeting elected another refresh
ment committee. consisting of Mrs
-faRieF.MFs Ne payis and AZ, ID
Frisbee. A valuable selection Inv the
society Jordan Allen, Pastor
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

Master Willie Ward. who has been
i'll for several days. is considered to
be improving rapidly.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07
LOCAL NOTES

Mrs. S. Austin left last Thursday
for Kansas City for brief visit to
relatives. She expects to return in
the spring.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

Mrs. Lucas spen, Monday night i'm
Anaconda. returning Tuesday. togeth-
er with Mrs. Frank Walker, Mrs. Hen
ry Norman, Miss Duff. Mr.. Lucas and
Mr. }. Woodson. who attended the lee
lure before returning to the Smoky
City.
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

In our last issue we published an
article by MISS Nora Hullings Siegel.
entitled, "A Warning" For lack of
space we We're unable TO insert the
whole article. As it is one of great
Importance we deem it proper to re.
publish the whole article in this is
sue
The new age. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1902-190?, 1903-02-07

Some good, energetic and reliable
negro has a good chance to get on
the police force in the coming cam
palgn, as well as one or two other
posltlons. So you must commence
work now, or you will be too late to
be admitted to the pie counter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
NEGRO PASSENGER
 BECOMES A CORPSE
IN BLANKET AND FRlGHTFULLY BURNED, UnFoF- TUNATE BLACK DIES ON SOUTH. ERIN TRAIN.

Selma December Especial 1.-The city authorities were called upon to make disposition of the remains of a negro. whose name, it was learned was Jake Pickens Jr., who died while en route from Bessemer to Snow Hill, his fathers home.
 When the Southern train from Birming ham, due to leave that city at 1O:40 We'd nesday night, reached Bessemer, 12 miles south, negro got in the colored coach and asked to be allowed to lie down. He was seen to be suffering considerably, and was wrapped in a blanket. In fifteen minutes after the train left Bessemer, he died as he sat in the seat
 The remains were taken from the train at Selma and turned oyer to the el1y.
 From the marks on the negro's body he was in a horrible condition when he got on the train at Bessemer At some short time ago, probably a week or more, he evidently had been seriously burned in some manner His right hand was burned and his left arm and hand were almost cooked off, while in various spots on his left side were holes made by burns. re- ceived, it is surmised, from molten metal. the negro having probably been in an accident at one of the furnaces around Bessemer.
 The only clothing the negro had on his body was pair of shoes and a pair of pants. Hes had no undershirt or coat. being wrapped in a blanket Ills appear- ance would indicate that he had never had the slightest medical attention and from what could be learned from the negro woman he was trying to get to his father at Snow Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
TOBACCO MEN MEET.
They Consider Bill to Prohibit Re-
 1empton of Tags.

Washington. December 1.-The second annual convention of the Independent Tobacco Manufacturers association is being held here, President John Lang street of Richmond, Va, presiding. Most of the session today was consumed in consideration of the bill which prohibits the redemption of tags, wrappers and bands by manufacturers.
 This bill passed the house of representa- tives last year, it is said, through the unanimous support of the independents, but failed to reach the senate in time for consideration by that body. It has been re-introduced in this congress, but the discussion today disclosed some op- position to it. Some of the Virginia man. ufacturers are inclined to think that it is unconstitutional and others are said to have been advocating a clearing house as a method of offering to redeem a smaller number of tags, wrappers and bands in combination.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
ADVER EASEMENT.

We want every man, and child in Birmingham to the bazaar and patronize it if is only to the amount of Just before the Christmas season the bazaar naturally appeals everyone with what will offer in way Christmas presents Remember the good that the
 ilman Hospital is doing and add whatever little help you by patronzng the bazaar The bazaar opens on the h of December and continues until the 2th 1905 and 1907 3rd Avenue.
 One of the will be the selling of lot of catchy buttons each bearing number o these will be great valuable given to whoever these lucky buttons It is good chance for everybody
 Mesdames Orr, Bowron, Smith and Wilson will be in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
TO SAVE THE DAY.
Owners of Sailing Vessels Are Maklna
 Last Stand.

Paris, December 11.-1n order to save the industry from ruin, a conference of owners of sailing vessels began a discuss sion here today of the measures which should be adopted to remedy the situa- ton. Participating were representatives or the United States, France, Germany Great Britain and other nations.
 The conference is the result of a de- cline of almost 50 per cent in freight rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
OUTLOOK BAD.
The Americans Will Lose Much Trade
 in Manchuria.

St. Petersburg, December n.--James w. Davidson, United States consul at Tam sui, Formosa, who has just passed through Manchuria on his way home, says the outlook for foreign trade through Manchuria is bad.
 "No encouragement" he adds. Ifs shown to any non-Russian traders. and Americans will be the worst losers. Flour, oil, lumber, cotton and cloth will be the chief sufferers. The concessions over the Vain river, over which there has been much difficulty with Japan, is diverted to Russia The sales of American machin- cry and beer in Manchuria are enormous. America supplied 100000 out of the 15O, ,OO0 barrels consumed last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
For Stomach. Liver and RoweIs.

Laxo Pills are mild gentle and reli- able laxative. designed to promote the healthy and normal action of the stom- ach, liver and bowels. and to correct habitual constipation. Druggists. 2s cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
To Principal Points In Florida, Nassau
 and China

Southern railway will have on sale daily until April 90. round trip winter excursion tickets to principal resorts in Florida. Nassau and Cuba. at greatly reduced rates. Final limit May 31. 1904 Through Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to Jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled .sWinter Homes in Summer Lands" For reservation. detailed information. etc, apply passenger office Morris hotel building. Telephone 6l7.
 J. c. LUSK. 11-26-tf District Passenger Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
TO THE PUBLIC:

lO ! IlG | v DbAOs
 It gives us pleasure to say that mutually satisfactory arrangements have been made by the undersigned and that work on the exten- sion of the 18th Avenue line to 32d street, north, will be begun at once and prose- cuted as rapidly as possible, and when completed regu lar schedules will be main- tained.
 BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY,
 LIGHT & POWER CO.,, By Robert Jemison, Pres't. BIRMINGHAM REALTY
 COMPANY, By A. l.. Fulenwider. Pres't-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
For Probate Judoe.

The Age-Herald is authorized 10 an- nounce J. P. Stiles a candidate for re- election as Judge of Probate of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. 11-6-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce that H. P. Henin is a candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem- ocratic primary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
For Solicitnr.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Solicitor for Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic party
 WILLIAM K. TERRY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce George B. Tarrant of North Bir- mingham candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. Subject to the action of the democratic party
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
Ear Tax ColInctor.

hereby announce myself a candidate for Fax Collector of Jefferson county. subject to the action of, the democratic party. P. B. BOWERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
THE MARSHALL HAY FARM,

GALLON, ALA. Growers and Dealers in Johnson Grass
 Hay.
 We conduct one of the largest hay farms in this section, therefore can furnish hay at all seasons of the year. Write for quotations Our warehouse is so situated that we can make prompt shipment of all orders.
 Prompt attention given to all corre- spondence. uI-po9-S-5I
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
ANNOUNCEMENT
For Board of Revenue.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue, subject to action of democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12

hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection to the Board of Revenue, subject to the action of the Democratic party. J. K. P. LAIRD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue. subject to ths action of the democratic primary.
 D. A HELMICH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-12
WINTER TOURIST RATES

All kinds of cuts. Age Herald En- craving Department
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-12
VERDICT WAS
OUTRAGEOUS
JUDGE ROBINSON SETS ASIDE
AND CRITICIZES THE AXTEL
VERDICT.

Outrageous and appalling" was the
verdict of the jury in the damage case
of Axtel against Hendricks, according
to Judge Robinson, who this morning
set aside the verdict and ordered a new
trial. Axtel sued for $4,000 damages
for malicious prosecution and the jury
brought in a verdict for $1,000 said to
be about the largest verdict in the law
books in case of that kind.
The motion to set aside the verdict
and grant a new trial was argued be-
fore Judge Robinson this morning, by
Colonel Fitch and c. c. Biting. The
latter contended that the court had no
right to set aside the judgment of the
twelve men who heard the cases case,
and quoted authorities to the effect
that the jurors were the sole Judges of
the measure of damages. "Conceding
that the facts in this case were such
as to justify the court in directing a
verdict for the plaintiff" said the court
in deciding the motion, "still l
think it would have been proper
for the court to scrutinize the verdict
and if it were inadequate or excessive,
to set it aside.
I'm this case there is absolutely no
proof of actual or express malice, with
the exception possibly of one statement
made by the defendant on the witness
stand. 1 have looked carefully over
malicious prosecution cases and am
unable to find one with a verdict in
amount anything like $1,000. At the
time the verdict was reached it struck
me as being not only excessive, but
outrageous and appalling. This court
will certainly not let it stand. 1t
seems to have been rendered, not
through passion or prejudice, but
through some misunderstanding or
misrepresentation in the jury room. Let
the motion to set aside the verdict be
granted and a new trial be ordered"
Biting asked that the court grant
the motion only on terms specifying
an amount at which the plaintiff might
accept a verdict, but the judge declined
to do so, saying that as the case was
one in which a verdict for the defen-
dant would not have been set aside, he
would leave it to another jury. He
assigned the case to Judge De Bolt for
another trial
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-12
GOING To NEWCASTLE
FROM HONOLULU
BRITISH SHIP BRoDICK CASTLE
CAN NOT GET CHARTER 'ON
PUGET SOUND.

The British ship Brodick Castle has
received orders to proceed to Newcastle
This is probably the first time in local
shipping history that a vessel has left
Honolulu in ballast for Newcastle Or
dinarily Honolulu is a sort of way port
to vessels coming from Newcastle.
They usually so down to Australia
with cargoes of lumber or wheat and
then go to Honolulu with coal From
this port, the vessels almost Invariably
go up to Puget Sound: From the lat
ter port they go back to Australia With
charters. No charter evidently is OBJ
tainable for the Brodick Castle, so her
owners have decided to send her back
to Newcastle after another load of
coal She may return to Honolulu
with this cargo
She arrived here August p from
Newcastle with a cargo of coal. She
has been discharged considerably over
a month and has been lying idle in the
stream waiting orders. Captain Olsen
expects to get away tomorrow after
noon.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1903-10-12
SATURDAY. NOV. I 1903
AT II O'CLOCK NOON,

That valuable parcel of City Prop
erty situated on Beretania, Miller and
Vineyard streets.
Property has a frontage of 1875 feet
on Beretana street 1918 feet on Mil
Ter street, 1885 feet on Vineyard street
and contains an area of 1920 square
feet( a little more or less)
This property will be offered at auc-
tion at an upset price of $45,OOOOO
Terms The present mortgage Of
$40, 900 can remain on mortgage at Az
per cent. per annum until November
LIST, 1904, to a purchaser satisfactory
to the MORTGAGE.
A small portion of this property (cor-
ner of Miller and Vineyard streets), is
under lease until December 18TH 1904,
at an annual rental of S240.
This valuable property can be divid-
ed into business and residence sites,
and it one which commands the in
speCti0n of inves tors.
Maps can be seen at my office where
all information can be obtained.