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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
MARRIAeE,AT sYLAcAUoA.
H. S. Marchant of Philadelphia Weeds
 Miss Epple L. Farrls.

Sylacauga, June 1o.-(special.)-H. S. Marchant of Philadelphia and Miss Eppie L. Farris of this city were married here today, the Rev. c. S. Johnson of Annis- ton officiating. Chauncey Marchant. a brother of the groom, acted as best man, and Miss Hattie B. Barnes was maid of honor Mrs. s. B. Ivey, aunt of the bride, was matron of honor. The matrons were Mrs. Charles Looney and Mrs. T. D. Craig The bridesmaids were Miss Fife Campbell of Montgomery and Miss Mir fam Wilson of Ensley.
 The ushers were T. D Craig, Charles Looney, Will S. Shehee of Ensley and Fred Prather of Sylacauga, and Capt. Walter Gardner of Birmingham. Miss Massie Isbell of Talladega played the wedding march. The pridt ana groom left immediately after the ceremony for a tour of the east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
RAILROAD WORLD.

A B. Freeman, travelling passenger agent of the Alabama Great Southern Railroad company, has gone to Memphis
 c. D. Ellet, travelling passenger agent of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. with headquarters in Cincinnati, spent part of this week in Birmingham.
 Clinton Franklin, travelling freight agent of the Kansas City Southern Railroad company, left yesterday afternoon for the west after spending several days in the city. He was formerly engaged in news paper work.
 The work of repairing the bridges on the lines of the Southern railroad near Spartanburg, N. O., which were damaged by the recent floods In that vicinity, has about been completed and the through traffic which was interrupted is being re- stunned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
CHAMBERLAIN Is
 SAVED BY BALFOUR Crisis in Parliament SkiIfulIy
 Averted by Premier COLONIAL SECRETARY GLAD Tension le Relieved and All Parties Feel Easier-eovernment Is Com
 mitted Neither to Protection
 Nor to Free Trade.
COLONIAL SECRETARY GLAD

London, June 10-By a dexterous and extraordinary speech Premier Balfour to- night temporarily smoothed over the dif- ference in the cabinet. relieved Colonial Secretary Chamberlain of any necessity of resigning, and for the moment averted a crisis which threatened the unionist party. This Balfour accomplished with out committing the government either to protection or free trade, though the ef- feet of his speech will generally be taken to mean that the tariff issue Is to be Hhelved for the present Henry Chaplin's amendment. which gave rise to the most interesting dsbate of the present parlia- ment. was defeated by the overwhelm- ing majority of s96 votes, composed of unionlsts. liberals and Irish members. The minority supported Mir. chaplin's amendment were almost all the followers of the government. while many others of tho conservative party abstained from voting.
 Government Wanted Money.
 In H whimsical vein Mir. Balfour ex- plained that the only reason that the corn tax was put on was DecduSe tho government wanted money, and the only reason 1t was taken off was because the government wanted money no longer. Re- verting to the charges of vacillation made against him. the premier took on a tone of unusual vehemence. He declared that he himself though believer in free trade. which statement met with loud applause dld not regard 1t as a fetish and he had absolutely an open mind re- garding the necessity for any alterations in a system which was founded to suit conditions of fifty years ago.
 Colonial Secretary Jubllant.
 The colonial secretary said:
 Our friends, the enemy, is nonplussed this time'
 With the exception of some irreconcil- able malcontents the unionist party Is greatly relieved by the outcome of the debate, all the members expressing glad ness that the crisis has passed, at the same time believing that the same cabi- net could not long continue to embarce such opposition on the fiscal policy of Great Britain as Colonial Secretary Chamberlain and Chancellor of the Ex- chequer Ritchie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
.SATURNALIA OF
 CRIME SURPASSED
Astounding Pecuatons Washington City Administration 0Ver- shadow Government Scanda-Dscovery of Watson Fraud Shows Alarming Partnership Between Government
 Officials and Get-Rich-Quick Schemes
BY PATTERSON sTAELEY.

post office frauds, indicates an alarming proportion of partnership between gov ernment officials and "get rich quick concerns of all kinds from stock in min ing companies to patent medicines. Nat urally the departments in Washington furnish great field for floating "get rich quick" stock.
 It is a sort of a vote of confidence in his superior officer for clerk to suE- scribe to stock in which his chief IS ln- terested Hardly one of these fake con cerns fail, but some clerk in the depart ments here is hard hit He does not have to subscribe, but usually does often against his own judgment. It is a spe- cies of official matchmaking which is be- leved to have taken deep root in the past two or three years.
 A great dealwill probably be heard of 1t before the post office investigation and other investigations which will follow are concluded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
WILL HAVE SPECIAL TRAIN.
B. M. starks Extends courtssies to the
 Educational Association.

B. M Starks. superintendent of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, yes terday reported to the citizens commit tee that he would give them a special train to take a trip around the horn" during the meeting of the Alabama Edu- cational association. which occurs here next week.
 The train will leave the Union passen- ger station at 1 o'clock on the 18th and will return at o'clock that night. There will probably be about 300 teachers in the city in the city for the meeting and this trip will be a great advertisement for the city. as the teachers will go out through the state and tell of the industrial won ders they have seen here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
WATSON APPEARS
 IN POLICE COURT Is Unable to Make Bail for
 S80,O0O SPENT MONEY SPECULATlNG Clerk In Auditors Office Arrested for Embezzlement Valves Preliminary Hearing-Father-In-Law Will
 Make Restitution.
SPENT MONEY SPECULA1lNG

Washington, June 1O-James M. A. Watson, the clerk in the auditors of fee of the district government, who was arrested yesterday for alleged embezzle- nent of large sums, appeared in the Fo- lice court today, pleaded not guilty, and waived a preliminary hearing. Bail was fixed at s30.00O
 Watson was unable to secure the amount of bonds fixed by the Police court for his appearance before the grand jury and was taken to jail. His counsel to- morrow will ask the court to reduce bail from S3O,eOO to $20,OOo ana say they can obtain bonds for that amount
 Spent Money in Speculation.
 According to the authorities most of the money Watson is alleged to have embedded was spent in stock speculation. His books are in deplorable condition. W. R. Lapham, Watsons partner in at least one private enterprise, is an in- speetor in the engineering department, and as such checked up the accounts kept by Watson In connection with moneys deposited by plumbers and others to cover damage to streets Tn making exca- vations.
 Engineer Commissioner Riddle is inves- tigating Lapham's work, but thus far the investigation does not duplicate any one with Watson's alleged defalcations.
 Auditor Petty said today that if Wat sons family does not make restitution he will appeal to congress for the relief of himself and his bondsmen. MT. Petty 8 bond Is for $20000. The authorities today found among Watson's papers an en- velope marked U. M. A. Watson, per- sonal" It contained checks signed by Auditor Petty aggregating nearly slO,oOO. Some were caneeled checks and others had not been cashed. One of the latter was drawn by the auditor in August, 1901, and made payable In the indorse- ment to the collector of taxes. MT. Wat son, 1t Is alleged. had scratched a pen through the name of the collector.
 Exact Extent Not Known.
 The exact extent of Watson's defalca- ton will not be known for some time, but the best estimate now is $67, 800. Audi tor Petty today admitted that he had not required bank return from Watson when the latter had taken funds to de- posit The collector of taxes, when scnd- ing money to the treasury, receives in return cash ticket and later a more complete acknowledgement, but the audi tor, 1t is stated, did not require such &C., knowledgements. MT. Petty said he did not keep a close watch on the entries in the bank book.
 Watson was photographed and meas ured by the Bertillon system today,
 General Bryant, the father-in-law of Watson, has expressed to the district of ficials confidence that he will make resti- tuition of the amount of his son-in-law's defalcation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
Jack the Ripper In Berlin.

Berlin, June 1o-The Tagblatte, com- menting on the recent increasing number of horrible murders of little girls in Ber- lin, expresses the opinion that the city harbors fiend like Jack the Ripper" It points out the similarity in the meth ods of the perpetrators of the murders and that the Berlin miscreant. like his London prototype. disappears into impen- etrabIe mystery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
Death of Mrs. Shelton.

Huntsville, June 1o-(special. )--Mrs. Nellie Figures Shelton of this city died last night in Memphis, where she had gone for medical treatment. Her death was great surprise ~nd shock to friends in Huntsville. Mrs. Shrtan was c so- cial leader and was greatly beloved. She was sister of Mrs. James H. Allison, Mrs. Ewing Echols and Messrs. Otey Figures, Claude Figures and Frank Fig ures. The body was brought to Hunts vile today for interrment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
The Brizendine Case.

In the report of the police commis- sion meeting held Tuesday night a mistake was made in reporting the trial of Policeman Brizendine. It was stated that he was charged with conduct un- becoming an officer and gentleman" The charge was merely conduct un- becoming an officer" and did not refer to his conduct as a gentleman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11

Washington, June 1O-(special.) )--Wash- ington awoke this morning to find it's saturnalia of thievery in the government service temporarily displaced by astound- ing peeulations in the city administration ruled ever by three republican commis- sioners appointed by the president. James A. Watson. clerk employed in the district building. is alleged to have ap- propriated something like seventy-fve thousand dollars for his own use.
 This sum is supposed to have been talk en In small amounts extending over period of several years. Lax business methods neglect and carelessness upon the part of his superior officers made Watsons dishonesty possible. The dis covery of the Watson frauds combined with the testimony deduced from the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
ATTALLA.
Revival Services Being conducted--so-
 cIaI and Other News of Interest.

Attalla, June 9.-(Speciai)-A series of revival services Is being carried on at the Cumberland Presbyterian church, Rev. Mir. Price. the newly elected pastor officiating.
 MT. and Mrs. J. Henri Lester are in Tuscaloosa where they will attend the marriage of Miss Gussie Clarkson. Mrs. Lester will be matron of honor.
 4 saw mill Is being moved onto sight near MT. Pat Lays property on Wills' creek one mile west of this place for the purpose of saving lumber for the erec- ton of a knitting mill
 The contract for the erection of the new brick Methodist church was let yes terday to MT. will Christopher. When completed 1t will be one of the prettiest church buildings In the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
Discuss Carnegie Proposition.

Charleston, s. O., June 10.-The sec ond days session of the American So ciety of Civil Engineers was given to discussion of the Carnegie proposition to give $1, 100000 to build club house in New York city for the use of vari- ous engineering societies. The conven- tion deleagted authority to the board of direction of the society to take such action as it deemed expedient As constituted at present, the board of direction Is opposed to accepting the offer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
ANNUAL SMOKER TONIGHT.
Officers of Board of Trade Will Be
 Installed in Tomlinson Building.

The annual smoker and installation of officers of the Board of Trade will be held at the headquarters in the Tomlin- son building tonight at o'clock.
 A number of prominent men have been invited and in addition to the social fea- ture of the occasion there will probably be some interesting speeches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
Storm at Huntsville.

Huntsville, June 1O-(Special.)-A ter rife wind and rain storm passed over the northwestern portion of Madison county yesterday afternoon. The wind blew down young cotton and corn and the rainfall which followed badly wash ed the fields. All creeks were out of banks and numerous bridges were car ried away. An electrical storm In the city blew out great many telephones and the service was seriously impaired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
Marine EnaIneera Strike.

Philadelphia, June 10.-Thirty marine engineers struck today, making a total of fifty now out. This action practically ties up the local tow boats as only six teen tugs are in operation today and they are unable to handle the shipping. A number of ships both Inward and outward bound are compelled to remain at their docks and at the Delaware breakwater
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
FOR THE ORPHANS HOME.
All Kinds of Field Sports and PicnIcs
 at the Fair Grounds.

A picnic and field day events will be given at the fair grounds on July 4 for the benefit of the Orphans Home at East Lake.
 In addition to delightful dinner and athletic contests, there will be horse racing, and it is expected that a large crowd will be attracted by the pro gramme now in course of preparation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
sTocKMAR WILL NOT SERVE.
Can't Spare the Time to Serve on the
 Cemetery Committed.

Mayor w. M. Drennen has accepted the resignation of Alderman Stockmar as chairman of the cemetery committee on the board of aldermen.
 Alderman stockmar Is member of the street committee, and did not feel that he could spare the time to perform the duties of both positions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

The State of Alabama. Jefferson County. Probate Court, Sd day Of June lsO3.- Estate of D. I. Purser.
 This day came Turner R. Weakley, ad- ministrator of the estate of D. I. Purser, and filed his account vouchers, evi- dences and statement for a final settle ment of the same. It is ordered that the 27th day of June. 1903, be appointed a day for making such settlement. at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same If they think proper.
 J. P. STILES, Judge of Probate. 6-4-st-th
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
DAILY PAPER STILL LACKING.
Decatur Project Has Not Yet Materall
 lzed. But There Is Hope.

New Decatur. June o.-(speciaI.)-Th Decaturs are still without a daily paper. The Evening Sentinel, which was to have been launched by Harry Daniels of Huntsville some time ago having failed to make it's appearance as yet
 The paper was to have been printed by c. J. Hildreth of the New Decatur Advertiser office, but this arrangement has fallen through. MT. Daniels says, however, that he has not given up the idea of starting a paper here, and that he will buy a plant of his own and start the paper in the near future.
 There is the best opening here for 6 daily paper of any town of the size in the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
President Drehr Resigns.

Roanoke, Va, June 10.-President Julius D. Drehr of Roanoke college, situated at Salem, has rendered his resignation to the board of trustees and it has been accepted. The presi- dency has been rendered Dr. James A. Moorehead, president of the Seminary of the United Synod of the Lutheran Church of the South at Charleston,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
Youno Neqro Arrested.

Harry Williams, a young negro about 12 years old, was arrested last night by Policeman Eagan on a charge of trying to dispose of stolen property
 He was arrested at Five Points, and had two umbrellas, lady's cloth jacket and a camera. He was caught by w. B. Webb, one oI the firemen, and held until the policeman arrived.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
Killed By Lightning.

Asheville, N. O., June 10.--Avery Freeman, 16 years old, employed in a dairy near here, was killed by light ming this afternoon. He had gone to a pasture to drive up cows, and, not re- turning at the usual time, search for him was instituted. Almost all of his clothing was burned otf and his shoes were shattered into bits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
MAD WATERS WHlRL
 OVER EAST ST. LOUIS
Continued from First Paee)

OCuAil0Sd ttSftt btoA aH%1 to confiscate temporarily every boat seen in and around St. Louis regardless of ownership and to rush them to East St. Louis. The St. Louis fire department at once rendered their hose and coal wagons, and boats were gathered up throughout the city and from along the river front and hauled by running horses to East Louis. Volunteer oarsmen promptly manned every boat furnished, and before o'clock scores of craft were plying back and forth across the flooded railroad yards.
 When boats were rowed alongside homes whose occupants were marooned in second stories and on roofs, many at first refused to leave. They feared river thieves and would stand guard. Women were tde ones most unwilling to be res- eued, although some of them wrung their hands and wept in terror. Promises of a military patrol force won the recalcitrant persona to salvation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
THE WIFE PRosTRATED
 OVER DEVELOPMENTS.

His family were the recipients of con- stant social attentions. His wife is said to be prostrated by the developments of today. Captain Cornwell has an interest ing family of five daughters and one son. who have the sympathy of the entire community.
 The assets of the defunct bank will be determined at the meeting of directors this morning. It is stated that Lee Moody will probably be asked to act as receiver, this being, 1t is understood, the almost unanimous wish of the board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
Arrested for Rock ThrowIno.

Huntsville, June lo-Cspecial.) )-Charles Holding, colored has been arrested for rocking the Newsboy train on the South ern railroad The negro threw a rock as the train was going forty miles an hour and came very near killing a passenger Holding is in Jail and will be vigorously prosecuted by the railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
Huntsville Sends Flowers.

Huntsville, June 1o.-(Special )--Several large boxes of flowers were forwarded last night to Columbus. O., for use in decorating the graves of Confederate sol- diers at Camp Chase The veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy of Hunts vile have made annual contributions of flowers for this purpose during the past several years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
Notice.

To the Ex-Confederate Soldiers and Sail- ors and the Widows of Ex-Confederate Soldiers and Sailors of Jefferson County: The pension board of Jefferson county will meet at the courthouse on the first Monday in July and remain ten days. All those who deem themselves entitled to a pension can file their application with the board at that time.
 BARDEE JOHNSTON, M. D..
 CHARLES K. DICKEY, Pension Examiners for Jefferson County. 6-11-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
Building Tie-up Ends.

New York, June 10.-The great building tie-up practically ended today when the lumber and brick yards throughout the Greater New York were thrown open for business. By the end of the week 1t is expected that between 100000 and 130 900 men idle since May will be at work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
Coli Record Broken.

London, June 10.-At the opening golf championship which started at Prestwick. Scotland. today, Harry Warden broke the record for the green by completing the round in 73.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
Paper Mills Shut Down.

Holyoke, Mass, June 1o,-Because of the strike in tlie finishing departments, nine paper mill plants in this city have shut down, throwing about 150O hands out of employment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
Postoffiee Change.

Washington. June .-(speciaL)- )-sam- uel Barnes has been appointed postmas- ter at Foley. covington county. vice w. T. Shepard. resigned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
AND SUCCESSFUL.

Captain Cornwall, since his first appear ance in Bessemer business and social life. has been popular and successful, appar- ently He was a leader in both.
 He was reputed wealthy and was of a jovial nature. big hearted and public spirited. He was interested in everything looking to the welfare and progress of Bessemer. He was a member of the con stitutional convention, the chief promoter of the new Bessemer county movement and the leading spirit in the endeavor to secure a new and suitable courthouse for Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11

Up. to- date turnouts for pleasure or business. Ala bama Livery Co.,. Ed ave-, opposite Jefferson Theater. Both phones No. 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-11
BESSEMER SAVINGS BANK IS SHORT NEARLY $2SO,O0O AND
 PRESIDENT CORNWALL GONE
(contInued from First Pass)

eral years ago. Rumors are flying thick and fast here tonight however, and de- velopments of the continuation of these speculations are looked forward to with eager interest but resignation.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-23
Fisticuffs and Athletics

Chris. Larson returned Monday
night from Whatcom, where he took the
scalp, gladiatorially speaking, of Jack
Lowney last Friday evening in fistic
contest which lasted only six rounds.
Mr.. Larson has ratlcr surprise, his
friends here at his versatility in things
tnetic, as they have been of tn. opin.
.on that he only escsayed the honors of
the wrestler.
Mr.. Larson announces that Immediate
~ after the holidays he vii! lcvote act
i've efforts toward putting the proposed
athletic club on an active basis. The old
Switzer hall on North Front street has
been secured, and the hall will be fitted
rp with all modern appurtenances for
Tie use of members. About lO0 have
already signified their intention of join.
irg the association. and there is no
doubt but that a strong and effective or
gsnization will be accomplished
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1903-12-23
CITY COUNCIL SESSION
the MAYOR ABSENT
Several Important Matters Brought
Up and Satisfactorily Ad-
Indicated.

Mayor Shaw failed to show up at the
council meeting Monday evening, and
President Wyman was called upon to
preside, all other members being present.
The ordinance introduced at last meet
ing to fix the compensation for health
officer for the ensuing term was tabled.
The ordinance providing for the sale
of the city's 2-acre tract in the south
western part of the city limits met with
the same fate. the committee heretofore
appointed to investigate the value of the
property. for which the city had been
offered $500 by Frank Marble, being
granted further time. 1t was the con.
census of opinion in the council that the
property would by-and-bye become more
valuable and an offer has been made to
sell right f-way for street frontage
on First street for 500.
The clerk stated that no bids had been
presented for constructing the proposed
sewer down the alley between Fourth
street and Matches avenue, south from
Yakima avenue. Considerable antago-
nism has been aroused to the project by
property ownars along tho line. who al.
ready have sewer connection. Attorney
John Lynch appeared on behalf of some
of the protestants and stated their po-
sition. AS the city has no right way
for an alley through block 90, and own
ers of the property want several humid
red dollars for such concession, the pro-
iect was abandoned by the council. This
action will probably result in another
petition for a sewer along Walnut
street.
A petition numerously signed by prop