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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
SOUTHERN LANDS
 ID BE DEVELOPED Big Company Organized With
 Capital from Ohio 25O,OOO ACRES PURCHASED Tract Is Only Two Miles From Atlantic and Extends Back Forty Miles
 Into the Interior of North
 Carolina.
25O,OOO ACRES PURCHASED

Charlotte, N. C., April 2o.-A Springfield, O., special to the Observer says:
 The organization of the Southern Land and Improvement company has been com- pleted. The company is composed oi Ohio, principally Cleveland, people, and is formed for the purpose of developing and celonizing large tracts of Southern land
 The largest interest is centered in North Carolina, where the company has an option on a tract of 25o.oO0 acres of valua- ble timber land. The area includes almost the entire counties of Jones and onslow. The tract, which will be purchased by the company, is situated only two miles from the Atlantic coast. and is traversed from north to south by the Atlantic Coast Line railroad.
 The tract extends forty miles back into the state, and Is covered by a great quantity of valuable timber. This growth includes 1000, ,0000 GOO feet of pine and gum, which 1t Is estimated will take ten years to cut. The corporation Is chartered in New Jersey. and has a capital of $500, GOO and bond issue of $50O, 900. The bonds are at per cent, fifty years issue, and are guaranteed by the Guarantee Bond company of Detroit
 The officers of the company are George H. Burrows, president; w. P. Trego and P. J. Joyce, vice presidents; Fred B. Pile, secretary; J. B. Hurst, treasurer, and c. L. Gates, counsel. The projectors of the enterprise will clear the timber from the land and then sell 1t to colonists. They propose to establish a model farm in the midst of the tract.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
J. M. GRAY WILL BE
 MINE INSPECTOR
ANNOUNCEMENT UNoFFlcIALLY MADE BY GOV. JELKs THAT J. M. RUSSELL WILL SUCCEED MIR. CRAY AS ASSISTANT.

Governor William D. Jelks has made the statement unofflcially that J. M. Gray of Walker county will be appointed to succeed J. DeB. Hooper as state mine inspector. Mir. Hoopers term expires on May 5. He also states that J. M. Rus sell, mayor of Wylam, will be appointed to succeed MT. Gray. who Is at present assistant mine inspector.
 These announcements do not come as surprise, for it has been felt and in fact has been published in these columns that Mir. Gray would probably succeed MT. Hooper.
 The appointment of Mir. Gray will be thoroughly approved In mining circles. for he has been a practical miner, and the miners feel that he thoroughly un- derstands every detail of the work re- quired of an inspector MT. Russells ap- pointment as assistant will also give thorough satisfaction.
 The governor who spent Sunday in Birmingham, left yesterday for Mont gomery,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
MANY ARRESTED FOR MURDER.
Interesting Developments In the Now
 Famous Barrel Case.

New York, April 2o-Three of the four teen prisoners held in connection with the murder of the man whose body was found floating in a barrel were examined in court today. The body has been iden- titled as that of Madeino De Pendetto of Buffalo, who had been in New York for some weeks prior to the murder. Ig- nazio Luho, wine dealer. was held on a charge of counterfeiting, and Lorenzo Toboido and Guizeppi Tomaso for alleged perjury In describing their whereabouts a few days before the murder.
 All three denied knowledge of the mur- dered man.
 Chief Flynn says he believes the mo- tive for the crime is now clearly estab- lished. He thinks Pendetto came to New York to buy counterfeit money and to get effects and such money as was due De Primo, his brother-in-law, who Is now in Sing Sing. It Is believed that Pendetto was held off for two or three days in this matter; that 1t was then learned that he was about to put himself in communi- cation with the police or the government secret service men, and in order to pre- vent this and at the same time not seem to be afraid of one single man, the de- cision was reached to have him disap- pear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
HAS GOOD HORSE,
Young Man Unable to Give Account of
 Bay Mare.

Policeman Hagood arrested John Greene, young white man, last night on a charge of bringing stolen property into the city limits. The boy was trying to dispose of young bay mare at about one-half her value, and this caused sus- picion. He was unable to give an ac- count of his possession and of where he came from, so the policeman locked him up.
 The mare bears evidence of having been ridden long distance and the policeman believes she was stolen. The mare is in one of the stables here, being held for Identification. The boy claims that he lives near the water works, but was un- able to give the names of any of his neighbors, and knows no one in the city. It is thought he came from Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
SETTLEMENT IS RATIFIED.
Employees on the>"L" Roads In New
 York Are Satisfied.

New York, April 2o,-At the close of an all-day session of the employees of the 'I" roads, which continued until late tonight, 1t was announced by President W. D. Mahon of the International Organization of Street Railway em- ployes, that the settlement schedule arranged by the executive committee with the management of the Inter- Borough Railroad company had been unanimously ratified. The settlement Is in the nature of a contract with the general manager, Edward P. Bryan, and will be signed on behalf of the men by a subcommittee of the executive commit tee. It already has gone into effect.
 "The employees" said Mir. Mahon. "are entirely satisfied with the settlement as is shown by the unanimous ratification. Their grievances are settled to their lik- ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
PONY CONTEST STILL
 FEATURE OF BAZAAR
Many Prizes Were Awarded Last NIght-Luncheon Today From
 12 to 2 O'Clock.

The pony contest is still the great att traction at the bazaar being conducted at St Paurs hall for the benefit of the or- phanage There was more interest mani- fested in the contest last night than on any previous evening since the bazaar opened. Great credit is given to Mrs. Thomas Rensford for launching the con- test.
 The pony vote now stands: Frank Loy 254 Eugene Ross SIS, Miss Aurelia Sewall 24S. Willie Cusick 2s9 Hal Molloy A, Cecil Claude 69, Leon Bolin F.
 The popularity of Miss Lucille Cooley resulted In her winning a large bouquet of flowers which brought $2S60.
 Alpheus Kelly won a watch which brought $52 .35.
 A mandolin was won by A. Behran, a rocker by c. M. Patton and cigars by M. J. Mcdonnell.
 Luncheon will be served at the bazaar from 12 to 2 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
WELL KNOWN MEN
 VISIT THE DISTRICT Directors of I. C., l.. .&R. R. Co.
 Arrived Yesterday
SPENT THE DAY AT ENSLEY
Prominent Visitors Will Inspect Prop critics of the Tennessee Company. VIII Probably Return to
 New York Thursday.

A party of eastern capitalists who are interested in the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company arrived in Birming- ham yesterday morning from New York They are here to inspect the company's properties.
 The party includes Chairman Don H. Bacon, James T. woodward, Gen. Ben jamin F. Tracey Cord Meyer. Cord Meyer, Jr.. Walter c. Stokes and L. T. Beecher, all of New York; General CHI of Baltimore and F. 8. Wiley of Port Arthur, Ontario.
 The members of the party, together with local officials of the Tennessee com pany, boarded a special train yesterday and went to Ensley where a thorough in spection of the steel plant, rail mill and furnaces at that point was made. Today will probably be spent In looking over the companys ore mines.
 Several distinguished men are included in this party. James T. Woodward of New York president of the Hanover Ma tional bank of that city. probably has larger holdings in the Birmingham dis trict than any other one man. Tn addition to having large amount of stock in the Tennessee company, he is extensively in- terested In the Birmingham Realty com pany. He also has a large financial in- terest in the new Birmingham Trust and Savings bank.
 Gen. B. F. Tracey, in addition to being well-known capitalist, Is a lawyer and politician of national reputation. He was secretary of the navy in Harrison's cabl- net.
 The other gentlemen are prominent in their various pursuits The party is mak- Ing its headquarters at the Hillman. It will return to New York tomorrow night or Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
TO FIGHT IN MEXICO.
A Number of Prize Mills VIII Be Pulled
 Off Over the Line.

El Paso, Tex, April 2O.-There is prop osition on hand among local sportsmen to pull off number of prize fights in Juarez.
 President Diaz has just issued a new order which provides that prize fights may be brought off in any state in the republic, 80 long as the consent of the governor of that state is secured. As the consent of the governor of Chihuahua can be secured, the promoters are already going ahead forming plans to build big club house in Juarez and arrange to pull off many sporting events, that are now held in the eastern cities. They are work ing on much the same lines as did Dan Stuart, who pulled off the Fitzsimmons- Maher bout in this vicinity several years ago. and who tried to get concession from the Mexican government to pull off prize fights In Jaurez
 The first fight will occur May g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
More Typhoid Cases at Stanford.

Standford University, Cal, April 20. Twenty additional cases of typhoid fever broke out yesterday and today. Thirteen cases are reported from Palo Alto and seven in the campus. The total number of those stricken by the epidemic since its first appearance now aggregate close to 100. There has been much talk about the university closing, but President Jordan says that while physicians are of the opinion that the trouble Is almost checked, no action in this direction will be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
e&NTo DOMINGO SPELLED.
Cove i,a?ent Boats Do Great Damage to
 1ouses-Soldlers Killed.


 Santo Domingo, Republic of Santo Do- mingo April 2O.-Troops of the govern ment shelled Santo Domingo yesterday and damaged several houses. The gov- ernment soldiers attacked the city in force at several different points this morning, and fighting lasted for one hour. The government troops sustained heavy losses, General cordero. minister of the interior; General Alvarez, governor of Puerto Plata, and General Quesada being killed.
 Over 100 government soldiers were killed or wounded, and the government forces were obliged to withdraw. The revolu- tionists mede several prisoners and cap tured horses and ammunition. Their losses were slight, only a few men being killed or wounded. President Vasquez narrowly escaped being snor.
 The rebel gunboat Independence has returned, and 1t is reported that General Navarro, with a quantity of ammunition, landed from near Monte Christi. The revolutionists are surrounding Monte Christi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
COL. WILLIAM ARTHUR DEAD.
Former President of Illinois Central
 Dies at the Age of s2.

Chicago, April 20.--Col. William Arthur former president of the Illinois Central. died today on his farm near Urbana, Ill.,, aged S2 years. It was under his dlrec- ton that the Marietta and Cincinnati road was built. Immediately after the construction of that line Colonel Arthur was elected president and general mana ger of the Illinois Central holding that position from 1858 to 1865. In 1869 he be- came general manager of the St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern railroad, re- maining in that position four years. On his retirement from the Iron Mountain Colonel Arthur became commissioner for all railroads south of the Ohio, with headquarters at St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
FORTY MEN ARE OUT
 OF CARRIAGE SHOPS
Makers Did Not Want to Recognize
 Union and Workmen Took Union Cards Out of Shops.

About forty carriage and wagon makers are out of work on account of disagree ment between the members of the local union and the manufacturers which oc- cured yesterday morning It was stated by a prominent labor man last night that 1t was lockout caused by the refusal of the manufacturers to recognize the union, and demand that the men give up the union and take the cards out
 The men took the union cards out of the shops and quit work, stating that they would rather be thrown out of work than forsake unionism. There are said to be five shops represented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
ACCUSED BooDLERs MAKE BOND.
State Senators Matthews and Smith
 Put Up $3ooo as Guarantee.

Jefferson City, Mo-, April 2O.-Senators B. I. Matthews and Charles A. Smith, who were indicted by the grand jury for accepting bribes in connection with the baking powder legislation, today gave bonds in 5000 each for appearance before the United States Circuit court in the July term. They each say they are in- nocent of the charges.
 The indictment charges them with re- ceiving bribes from R. J. Kelley of 5000 each to vote against the alum baking powders as members of the criminal jur- isprudence committee of the senate in the forty-first general assembly two years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
CONNECTS TRY TO ESCAPE.
One Man Killed and Others Wounded.
 Four Captured.

Wilmington. N. C., April 2o.-Twelve convicts, three whites and nine colored. made desperate dash for liberty this morning, just as they were leaving the stockade at Castle Haynes. six miles from this city.
 One negro, John Taylor. was killed. and a white man and negro were wounded
 Four were captured by a large posse that has been securing the country all day, and at a late hour tonight the off cers believe they have the remaining sev- en surrounded in a thick swamp near the northeast branch of the Cape Fear river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
Joseph De Primo Talks.

osslning. N. Y. April 2o.-Joseph De Primo, who recognized the picture of the barrel murder victim in New York, Is serving a four-year term in Sing Sing prison for counterfeiting. To Warden Johnson this afternoon De Primo said:
 The man is Madeino De Pendetto, my brother-in-law. was sent here before there was a devision of the money. All of us were not caught and I was entitled to my share. I sentf for Madeline to come to see me. He came a week ago last Saturday, and I instructed him to get my share They must have quarreled over the money"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
Yale Can lnveat Funds.

Chicago, April 20.-The Northern Illinois Appellate court decided today that Yale university, by virtue of it's charter, has ample power to invest it's funds by purchasing notes, bonds and mortgages. The question arose over a suit involving a promlssory note for $12,000 and trust deed to secure the note, purchased from Peabody, Tough telling & Go. by Yale university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
schuh Gets the Decision.

Louisville, Ky, April 2o.-George schuh of Louisville was given the decision over Barney Furey of Cincinnati in t1fteen- round bout before the Louisville Ath- letic club tonight. The bout went to the limit and while fast, both men were fairly fresh at the close. Schuh out-polnted his opponent and inflicted the greater amount of punishment throughout. The men fought at 13S pounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
ANNEX FINISHED.
Ladies of the southsde Baptist Church
 to Entertain Saturday.

The annex to the southside Baptist church has been completed, and next Saturday afternoon from 3 to o'clock the ladies of the church will give a re- ception, which will be in the nature of a house warming. Refreshments will be served.
 The annex Is the Sunday school room, and was put up at cost of about $12,o 900. It is directly in the rear of the main church building and is quite an addi- ton. Other Improvements are being made, including the tearing away of the partition between the two sections of the building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
RAILROAD MEN INJURED.
J. A. Hilton and John Gardner at an
 lnfirmary.

J. A Hilton and John Gardner, who are brakemen on the Southern railway, were injured yesterday morning in caboose and were taken to Copeland & Berry inflrmary for treatment. They were standing in the caboose talking when it was violently bumped throwing them against some obstacles at the end of the car, and severely wounding them about tha head
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
Shot Two and Escaned,

Pauline, Wyo., April POE. J. Keefe, head of the Keefe commercial house and formely city treasurer, tonight shot and killed Thomas King and Policeman Baxter and escaped. Sheriff Horton and a posse are in pursuit. Policemen Baxter and Spencer had gone to arrest Keefe, who is said to havo been disor- derly. King was passing Keefe's office during the shooting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
TO ExPEL THE ORDERS.
France VIII Take Measures to RigidIy
 Enforce the Law.


 Paris, April 2O-The delays In most in- stances having expired, the government Is proceeding to take measures to expel from France those religious orders which were refused authorization and which do not of their own accord leave the coun- try. These measures are causing trouble in various places, but as the officials are careful to secure judgments and observe all legal formalties, serious disturb ances have yet occurred
 A process server of Grenoble, while at tempting today to serve a summons on the monks of the Grande Chartreuse was driven away by crowd of peasants armed with pitchforks and was unable to approach the monastery.
 At Havre 200O clerlcals escorted a num- Der of F'ranciscans from the court whith- CT the monks had gone for the hearing ot & summons. but as the case was post poned no disorders occurred. A similar scene occurred at Mines, and a mob at St. Etenne stoned and injured a magis- trate who was trying to serve notice on the Marists.
 The Archbishop of Lyons and the Bishop of Nantes have written to Premier Combes declaring they are unable to obey the recent circulars enjoining them to forbid members of unauthorized orders to preach or hold services in unauthor- ized chapels. On the other hand, the Archbishop of Bourges has closed all such chapels in his diocese and would-b be worshipers have manifested their dis pleasure against both the archbishop and the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
ACCUSED OF FORGERY.
White Boy Locked Up on Charge of
 Escape.

Walter Whitfield, white boy, was arrested yesterday on charge of forg- cry. He is accused of forging name to check for $3S and getting 1t cashed at one of the banks.
 A charge of escape was placed against him by Warden Rittenberry, as the boy has been prisoner be- fore and ran away from the Southside jail The police state that this Is not the first time he has been tied up in a case of this Al4.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
Executive Board to Meet.

Indianapolis, Ind, April 20-Presl- dent William S. Huber of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners left tonight for Toronto to attend the meeting of the executive board of the American Federation of Labor. Presi- dent Mitchell of the United Mine Workers also will go to Tronto this week to attend the same meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
corhin In St. Loula.

St. Louis, April 20.-Adjt.- Gen. H. c. Corbin and wife arrived today from Washington, D. C.. to remain until after the worlds fair dedication exer- cises. General Corbin will be grand marshal of the military parade. His staff will consist of nearly one hundred aides, recruited from the staff of the governors of those states which will be represented by state militia in the parade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
Bound Over for Grand Larceny.

Joe Scott, a negro, was yesterday bound over to the Criminal court on a $200 bond charging him with grand larceny. He was convicted in Judge Feagin's court of stealing a barrel of incandescent lamps from in front of Venable's parlors on Nineteenth street and Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
Killed Ills Wife.

Bloomington, H., April 2o.-Benjamin Cox a mechanic of Clinton, tonight shot and killed his wife and himself during a quarrel on highway. Cox and his wife had quarreled frequently and Mrs. Cox had left her husband several times He had persuaded her to return to him and he was taking her from the home of her parents when the tragedy occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
Tornado In Kansas.

Topeka, Kan. April 2o.-Word has just reached here of a tornado at St. Paul, Neosho county Sunday night, which de- stroyed a great amount of property and injured five people, four of whom cannot recover. Mrs. David Chamberlain and three members of German family named Longham will die, 1t Is thought. MT. David Chamberlain was bruised.
 Several buildings were demolished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
ohio Passes Danger Line.

Evansville, Ind, April 2o.-The Ohio river passed the danger line, which is S5 feet. tonight, and is still rising. A rise of another foot or more Is looked for on this rise. The Wabash river continues to rise at Mount Carmel, H., and stands 20 feet. The lowlands back of Mount Carmel for miles are covered with water and farm CTS will be several weeks late in planting their crops. Rough and Pond rivers con tinue to rise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
Death of Sydney RIuhn's Father.

Sidney Bluhn. nephew of E. Solomon, received telegram yesterday announcing the death of his father in Columbus, Miss. He left last night to attend the funeral. E. Solomon and MT. and Mrs. z. Solomon also left for Columbus to be present at the funeral services and bur- ial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
Mitchell Presides,

Wilkesbarre, Pa, April 20.-Presdent Mitchell of the United Mine Workers presided at joint meeting of the district executive boards today. Probably the most serious matter to be adjusted is the lockout inaugurated today by the Read ing company in the lower anthracite field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
Miss Roosevelt Goes Home.

Asheville. N. G., April 2o.-Miss Alice Roosevelt who has been a member or George w Vanderbilt's house party at Biltmore for the past few days. left to- night for Washington. MT. Vanderbilt's private car was placed at her disposal for the journey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
Passed EmbaImers, Examination.

Horace Shaw, the son of E. T. Shaw, proprietor of the Warner-Smiley com pany, has successfully passed the ex- animation before the state board of embalmers. and is now licensed ems palmer. This gives the company three licensed embalmers, E. T. Shaw, A. M. Ashmore and horace Shaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-21
McGovern va. AttelI.

Buffalo, N. Y, April 2O.-Jack Herman, match-maker for the Fort Erie Athletic club, announced tonight that he has ar ranged bout between Terry McGovern and Abe Attell of San Francisco. The conditions call for a twenty-round bout at 122 pounds on Decoration day. The men will fight for 50 per cent of the receipts, the club guaranteeing purse of s40o0.