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The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-06-09

Grips and valises at ClaysOns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-05
RECORD OF COURTS.

In the first division of the Criminal court yesterday Chester Linn, a young white man, was convicted on charge of grand larceny He was charged with stealing $76 from A. P. Sullivan. at War rior.
 Ed Gibbs, charged with robbing a ca- boose in the yards of the Alabama Great Southern railroad. was convicted.
 Sim Eddins was acquitted on two charges of grand larceny.
 John Campbell was acquitted on charge of an assault with intent to mur- der.
 The case of Rhoder against Dunn & Lellande Bros. is still on trial in the first division of the City court.
 Tn the second division a judgment by default for an electric fan was given the plaintiff in the case of c. A. Ryan against the United Electric company.
 The case of Luther Simons against George Eagan is now on trial.
 sallie Chapman has filed suit against the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company for $25OO damages, al- leging personal injuries.
 Judge Wilkerson has taken under ad-
 
 visement the case of the Mayberry Hard ware company against P. A. O'Byrne ct al
 In the Circuit court the case of George Wheeler against the Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company was dis missed.
 In the case of W. M. Morris against A. w Burgin, suit on an indemnity bond, the jury returned verdict giving the plaintiff a judgment for the value of horse, $5, and in addition $1S0 for deten- ton of the animal.
 In the case of Charles B. Howard vs. W. S. Scott, verdict for the defendant was returned.
 In the case of s. J. Brintle against the Southern Railway company a judgment by consent for S39 was given plaintiff.
 The case of Tom R. Lavine against George E. Coins. suit for damages, plain tiff alleging false arrest, is on trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-05
THE HOUSE.

The house made slow progress today on it's calendar, passing only one bill, while nearly dozen came in with fav- orable reports from committees. The lucky bill was that to establish a dlspen- Rary at Florence, and there were some half dozen amendments, each of which required roll call. The requirement to this effect by the new constitution does not much delay the senate, but 1t is a woeful time consumer in the house. It seems there is now prohibition by city ordinance In Florence, and the bill had to be amended so as not to put the dis pensary Into operation so long as the mayor and aldermen desire to retain pro- hibition.
 The only other bill reached in the house was the Werner general bill providing how boards of revenue and commission CTS courts may order and hold elections on bond issues for public buildings, roads, bridges and the like MT. Strother had a substitute which he said remedied some unconstitutional clauses in the original bill. MT. Werner said he did not lay much stress on that but the substitute had some other changes which he thought ill-advised, sixty days notice be- Ing one of them. That was too much delay Mir. Callahan and Mir. London both upheld the constitutionality of the original bill and the house tabled the substitute. The bill is unfinished busi- hess for tomorrow.
 The speaker announced the house mem bers of the joint committee on rearrange-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-05

of Alabama to employ its convicts in mining coal. Ways and means.
 By MT. McDonald-To ratiry and con firm the contracts made by the board Of convict inspectors, with the approval of the governor, to mine coal Tor the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company and the Soss-Sheffield Steel and Iron company. Ways and means.
 By MT. Thompson-To amend and revise Ian act to regulate the mining of coal in Alabama" approved February 16 1S9f Mining and manufacturing. By Mr Rushton--To regulate the sale of stocks of goods, wares and merchan disc in bulk; to provide certain penalties in connection herewith, and for other purposes. Judiciary By Mr Parker-To amend section 2i0i of the code. Revision of laws.
 By MT. Parker-To provide for the ex- smination and supervision or banks and companies engaged in banking business in the state of Alabe ma, excepting na- tiontl banks Banking and insurance,
 By MT, Haley-To appropriate Sl29i. 6l to pay the indebtedness created in behalf of the Alabama National Guard at East Lake, Ala in July, 1902.
 By Mr. Blackburn (with notice and rroof)-To amend section two t2) of an act entitled ian act to este biish an in- ferior court of criminal jurisdiction in the city of Birmingham, to define its powers and provide for the election of a judge erd appointment of a clerk thereof" ar rroved February Il, 1895, Revision of laws.
 By MT. London (hy requesD-To regu- late the practice on cross bills in equity causes and provide for an appeal from a decree dismssing a cross bill in equity. Judiciary.
 By MT. Lusk--To amend section B. Of the code of Alabama. Commerce and common carriers.
 By Mir. Lusk-To repeal section 346s of the code of Alabama. Commerce and common carriers.
 By MT. Lusk--To amend section 3443 of the code. Judiciary.
 By MT. Maner (with notice of proof)- To amend section ? of an act entitled an act to provide for county solicitor for Montgomery county, Alabama, approved February IT, 1885. Judiciary.
 By MT. Hall-To provide for the pay ment of costs to garnishee making an- swer to justice courts. Revision of laws
 By MT. Hall-To prevent the issuance of garnishments without first taking the bond and approval required by law. Re- vision of laws.
 By Mir. Edwards-To regulate the dis- bursement of the funds received by the state from the sale of fertilizer tags and to repeal laws in conflict with this act. Agriculture.
 By Mir. Lyman-To amend section 4099 of the code (purchaser not liable for rents on redemption; exception). Ways and means.
 By Mir. Verner-To amend section ss4 of the code Judiciary.
 By MT. Vernor-To make the tract books in the offices of the probate judges or certified copies of the entries in said tract book admissible in evidence. Judiciary.
 By MT. Verner-To amend section nine of an act to regulate the volunteer mili- tary forces of the state of Alabama ap- proved February 2S, 1899, Military.
 By MT. Bankhead-To extend the term of office of county officers whose terms of office according to the law In force at the time of their election, expire prior to November 15 1904. and to require the ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-05
BESSEMER.
Lieutenant Shatzen of the Rifles Goes
 to Atlanta to Be Married.

Bessemer, February 4.-(Special.) )-- Lieut.. M. L. Shatzen of the Bessemer Rifles left tonight for Atlanta, where he will be married Sunday afternoon to Miss Beulah Morganstein, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Gustave Morganstein of that city. MT. Shatzen and his bride will reside in Bessemer.
 , A sneak thief entered the residence of MT. w. w. Hollingsworth last night and stole a watch and several other articles of jewelry and a small sum of money The thief secured an en- trance through rear window and escaped without detection in the same manner.
 Miss Laura Johnson has been quite III for two weeks with nervous pros- tration. She is considered to be in a serious condition.
 Friday has been set aside in the public schools as parents day" In- vitations have been issued to the parents of the school children to visit the schools on that day and inspect the written work of the pupils.
 A. l. Dexter, who has large real estate interests here, has gone with Mrs. Dexter to Cuba, where they cx- pect to spend several weeks.
 Mrs. Vincent Ferguson was the guest of friends in Ensley today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-05

It is not often that the work of an ac- tress is far in advance of her part put such is the case with Miss May Buckley who played the part of Kate In nc Manxman" at. the Jefferson theatre '--s night The part is one that might De easily overdone, or which may be anect- ed, but her Interpretation of 1t last nlsnI was quiet, and yet dramatic enough 10 bring it out as the most impressive act ing of the performance.
 James O'Neill In the part of Peter duii- liam Is good, but he Is not as strong as in Monte cristo.s the part he played here last year. The interest undouoteoly centers around Miss Buckley.
 The story of "The Manxman' IS ianiii- far to all novel readers and play goers'
 James O'Neill is still the finished actor and he was well received last night.
 Joseph Kilgour as Philip was weak and not equal to his part. Frank Connor as the villain and worthless brother IS an acceptable actor and plays the part we'll In the drunken scene In the last act he won the applause of the audience Annie Wood as Nancy the nurse to the baby, was good, and the rest of the company as strong as the parts require
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-05

diana and MT. shattuc of Ohio, MT. Tal- bert's motion was defeated, 7S to S3.
 When the bill was completed and re- ported to the house MT. Talbert had prepared a motion to recommit the bill with instructions to strike out the pro- visions for special facilities, but Mir. Lacey of Iowa, who was in the chair, recognized MT Underwood of Alabama, who made a formal motion to recommit without instructions with view to cut ting MT. Talbert off, but Mir Talbert of- fered his motion as an amendment to that of MT. Underwood and the chair held that it was in order.
 With these motions pending the house at 5:30 adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-05
MINERS LAWYER
 IS TOO SEVERE Cautioned Not to be Too Hard
 on Witness
STRIKE HEARING GOES ON
Expert Witness Said Darrow's Cues ton Was lnsolent and lmpudent. cross-Examinaton Little Too
 Rigid for Chairman Gray.

1 Philadelphia, February 4-Several in- teresting incidents occurred during to- days session of the anthracite coal strike commission, the morning session being livened by the rigid examination of H. D. Newcomb, a statistician or the Reading company, by Attorney Darrow for the miners, and the spirited passage between the lawyer and the witness. Several times Chairman Gray felt im- pelled to interfere on behalf of the wit ness, admonishing counsel to be less se- were in his criticism of MT. Newcombs s statements and figures.
 At the afternoon session counsel for the operators intimated that the other side was endeavoring to break it's agree ment with the operators regarding the basis of percentage In arriving at definite conclusion as to the earnings of contract miners. Numerous witnesses have testified that the operators state ments presented to the commission show only the gross earnings of the contract miners and fail to account for the divis- ion of the money with the helpers.
 Counsel for the companies admitted that the books accounted Tor the wages paid to the contract miners only as the helpers were paid by the miners. This fact having been previously stated to the commission and an agreement having been reached by both sides as to the manner of making deductions in order to learn as near as possible the actual earnings of the miners, the operators counsel characterized as farcical the calling of so many witnesses to attack the companies figures.
 Chairman Gray decided that the miners were entitled to produce witnesses to elucidate the operators figures The min CTS expect to conclude their evidence to- morrow. The testimony of miners em- rloyed by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western, the Pennsylvania Coal company and the Temple Iron company occupied much of the time of today's ses- sion. fl. D. Newcomb the statistician who testified for the Reading company Monday, was recalled for cross-eXamina- ton.
 The passage between MT. Newcomb and Mr. Darrow occurred when the witness said that in the registration area of the country there have been fewer deaths per thousand In the coal regions than in other sections.
 Attorney Darrow questioned the inten- ton of the witness in making this state ment and asked Mr. Newcomh if the qualification thus made was for the pur- pose of causing the commission to believe that his figures lied instead of himself.
 You have no right to ask that question. It is insolent and impudent," warmly re- sponded MT. Newcomb
 "Do you believe the occupation of a miner is less dangerous than any other?" queried MT. Darrow.
 Here Chairman Gray interposed with the remark: MT. Darrow, you are over stepping the limits of cross-examina- tion.'
 Upon further examination the witness admitted that in compiling his table or mortality, he had not included PennsyI- yania. but secured his statistics from other states, where the death registra- ton was more complete.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-05
"Ben Hur" Seats Today.

At o'clock this morning seats will be placed on sale at the Jefferson for the forthcoming engagement of Klaw & Err langers stupendous production of Ben Hur," which commences next Tuesday evening, and continues throughout the week, with matinees Wednesday and Sat urday. The production is so massive that 1t will be necessary to close after the matinee Saturday In order to reach New Orleans in time to open there the fol- following Monday. Ben Hur" is conced- ed to be the most gorgeous production ever attempted in this country and it's local presentation Is sure to be the most brilliant dramatic event Birmingham has ever witnessed.
 The management urges it's patrons to secure seats early today as the demand Is sure to be large and the early buyers will, naturally. have the best selections The prices are s2,00 for the entire lower floor; $100 and $1.50 for the balcony, and 50 cents for the gallery. Seats for the entire engagement will be placed on safe today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-05
ENSLEY.
George Morris of the T. c. |. Go. Suf-
 fers a Painful Accident.

Ensley, February 4.-(Special)-Ge Morris, employed in the yards of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad com pany. suffered a painful accident. and one which almost proved fatal,a oclocx this afternoon. It seems that MT. Morris was coupling cars. when In some manner he fell to the ground, a car running over his foot He is now at the Cunningham hospital resting we'll.
 Mir. Morris Is about s5 years of age and has a number of friends.
 The Rev. Frank l.. Wear, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. will leave the early part of next week for Kansas City, where he will be married to Miss Denson of that city, who Is said to be both beautiful and accomplished. Mir. Wear is young minister, and the news Is received with unusual pleasure by his friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-05
LEGISLATIVE COMMIT
 TEES HAVE BUSY DAY
Continued from First Paee)


 braries among other benevolent associa- tions.
 The senate passed, with some opposi- ton from MT. Craig of Dallas and Gen. Johnston of Tuscaloosa, the Rogers bill .making all taxes delinquent after Octo- ber 1.
 The senate adjourned pending the read ing of MT. Lancaster's bill to define and regulate negotiable instruments. The bill Is a very long one and was prepared by the American Bar association as a complete code on the subject of negotia- ble paper for submission to the legisla- lures of all the states. the design being to secure uniformity in the law. Some twenty states have already adopted the ] code. Speeches in brief were made for the code by Gen. Harrison, Mir. Powell, Mir. Hoi, le and MT. Thomas.
 The senate calendar Is now almost clear.
 Bills Introduced.
 Bills were introduced in the senate as follows: -
 By. MT. Morrow--To amend section 3S4I of the code. Increases the salary of the assistant librarian of the Supreme court from $500 to 5000 per annum.
 By MT. Powell-To create a commission to prepare and draft bills to be submitted to the legislature for the purpose of en- ablng the legislature to enact laws nec- essary to carry into effect the provisions of the constitution of Alabama. It pro- vides g commission of five one to be ap- pointed by the president pro tenn of the senate two by the speaker of the house vand two by the governor who shall sit during the recess of the legislature and who shall be paid s4 per day and have stenographer at the same pay. The com mission Is to prepare bills in the nature of general laws to cover all those sub jects in regard to which the new consti- tuition forbids legislation. It Is to re- port the bills to the governor who is to have them printed in pamphlet form at least month if possible before the leg 1slature reconvenes. Of course the bill IS predioated on the idea that the legis- lature will take recess
 MT. Arlington introduced a bill author izing the town of Enterprise, in Coffee county, to issue $2O,0OO of bonds for erect ing water works and electric light works.
 MT. Blaclkmon introduced a bill to reg ulate the sale of spurious, vinous and malt liquors by distiliers ana brewers. It prevents their sale on the factory premises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-05
Kathryn Kldder.

It Is claimed that double cause for con- graduation to local play-goers of dis eliminating taste is to be found in the announcement that Kathryn lIdder Is booked at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow matinee and night with no less a vehicle than An Eye for an Eye" the society drama by Alexander Dumas. fls., which Miss Kidder is presenting in America for the first time.
 This is the play that stirred Parisians almost to an equal measure of interest as Camille" written by its author nearly q generation earlier. Unlike Camille ,'' however, 'An Eye for an Eye" Is play of sentiment. It is a brilliant and scath- ing arraignment of the social condition that blinds itself to the moral lapses of men, while irrevocably condemning the subjects of like weakness among women. In contrast to Camille It's heroine, im- personated by Miss Kidder, Is a good wo- man. Miss Kidder's interpretation of the part is said to establish her claim to a place as an actress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-05
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were recorded yesterday:
 Hugh Buchanan to Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company an undivided one sixth interest in the east half or the southwest quarter of section g, township 1S south of range west, aIso an unoi- yided one-sixth interest in a tract of land in the southwest corner of the northwest half of the southeast quarter of section 32 township IS, south of range west, 5000.
 Walker Land company to James T. Beasley and Louis Burger, lot on the corner of Ninth street and Third avenue, s2150.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-05
GaIIiRgGT and BeVeridge Clash
 Over Statehood Bill
OBSTRUCTION IS CHARGED
MT. eaIlIneer Says It Is Deliberate and Premedltated-ouay Interrupts With Sarcastic Remark on
 Health of the Senators.

Washington, February 4-Toward the end of the session today there was a lively exchange of words between MT. Gallinger and Mir. Beveridge. The former declared in unmistakable terms that MT. Beveridge and his followers on the statehood bill were prolonging the debate in pursuance of deliberate and pre- meditated system of obstruction"
 spirited colloquy arose between Messrs. Gallinger and Beveridge during the course of a speech by MT. Kean in opposition to the statehood bill. The question under discussion was the un- equal representation In congress by oer- tain states MT. Gallinger remarked that MT. Beveridge was simply prolong- ing the debate by referring to it.
 T deny the right of the senator.' an- swered MT. Beyerldge when a senator Is engaging in debate here to describe any purpose which he may have"
 Gallineer Takes the Right.
 T will take the right" quickly retort- ed Mir. Galllnger, Ito say that this is a deliberate and premeditated system of obstruction
 
 ject the other day" said MT. Beveridge, and l think the senate and the country understand where the real obstruction is"
 T think it does.p sarcastically re- marked MT Gallinger.
 Mir. kean desired to be excused from further discussion of the bill today on &C., count of severe cold. MT. Quay with considerable humor combined with sar- easm said:- The chair will perceive that almost daily the progress of this discus sion Is checked by suggestions of this character. The infirmities of the oppo- nents of the statehood bill are something frightful to see, and are increasing fear before the termination of the discus- sion they will all be in the hospital"
 Quay Has No Objections.
 MT. Spooner: suppose you will not op- 1eet if all the opponents of the bill go to the hospital"
 Not in the least" responded Mr. Quay. In the midst of the laughter MT. Lodge remarked Some of us will stay with you to the end.'
 The general staff bill was reconsidereG ana passed with the amendment putting the chief of staff under the direction of the President and the secretary of war under the direction of the President.
 The senate concurred in the amendment v t'S i.o"9e pioViulnR Tor new depart ment Of agriculture building, fixing the cost at $1,o0O0o This passed the bill.
 At 4:35 an executive session was held. adjournment following ten minutes later
 Quay Advises Acceptance.
 Pnoenix' Ariz., February 1.-The legis- lative assembly today received A dis patch from Marcus Smith, delegate to congress, saying that Senator Quay ad- vises the acceptance of the plan pro- posed by the opposition to admit Ari- zona and New Mexico as a single state. The legislature unanimously adopted a resolution sustaining Delegate Smith in his opposition to the consolidation of the two territories.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-05
At the BIJou.

There will be a matinee and night per- formance of the vaudeville bill at the Bijou today. This has been declared the best vaudeville bill of the season and the theatre has been well patrofized this week. Phroso, the mechanical doll. is causing considerable talk. People are divided about it's or his identity. All the other acts are strong and the bill is well balanced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-05
Bills FavorabIy Reported.

The following bills were reported favor ably and went on the house calendar:
 To amend section 1005 of the code of 1896 of Alabama.
 To amend section 4795 of the code of Ala bama.
 To legali2e the registration of deeds of conveyance which have been filed and re- corded in the office of judge of probate of the proper county in this state before or within twelve months after the pas- sage of this act, but not within the time required by law.
 For the protection of secret fraternities in Alabama.
 To amend section 36o2 of the code of Alabama.
 To provide for the sale of sixteenth section school lands which contain or are believed to contain minerals,
 To provide for the disposition of royal ties heretofore or hereafter received by township trustees from the lease of six teenth section school lands for mining purposes.
 To regulate the registration, branding, sale, tagging and analysis of commercial fertilizer, acid phosphates, fertilizer mate rials and chemicals in the state of Ala bama.
 To amend sections nine and ten of an act to declare the powers and Jurisdiction of the City court of Anniston. approved December g. 1S96
 To provide guards for the Montgomery county jail.
 To make all fines and forfeitures pay able only in the lawful money of the United States.
 To authorize and regulate the sale and other disposition of liquor In the south west quarter of southeast quarter of sec- tion seventeen CID, township seventeen QO, south, range five (5), west, in Jeff ferson county, Alabama.
 To amend section 9i7 of the civil code of 1896 regulating the compensation of coun- ty commissioners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-05

False Alarm--A false alarm at 2014 First avenue called the fire department out yesterday morning. The smoke from fire on the first floor was com ing out through the fireplace of the room above and this led to the belief that the place was on fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-05

Marriage Licenses-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Ben jamin Carter Adams and Hattie Irene McWilliams, Earnest P. Smith and Mrs. Mabel Smith, D. Foster Florence and Helen Beddou