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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
At the Jefferson,

A large house witnessed Ward and Vokes In '"The Two Pinks," at the Jeffer- son theater last night, and, as a whole, the audience was delighted with the per- formance.
 The play lacks any decided musical hit, but it more than makes up in comedy originality of theme and the beauty and costumes of the chorus. Then, there are Ward and Vokes, Charley Howard Ed die Judge. Margaret Daly, vinie Daly and Lucy Daily, the principals of the company, all of them good
 The play has number or musical num- bers, which are elegantly staged, but there is not one of the whistling variety which fingers in ones ears after the cur tain has dropped and jumps to ones lips every five minutes during the following days. In this respect alone, the company falls short.
 It would be hard to find play which had so many of the necessities of suc- cess. There is perfectly drilled chorus, who are elegantly gowned; there are fine voices to render the songs; there are comedians to amuse and cause laughter; there is not sufficient plot to worry ones mind.
 One noticeable feature of the entire company was the daintiness of the lingerie and the unusual freshness of every cos tune. Not a flaw could be found in any gown worn, and not piece of linen showed the slightest signs of dust or dirt.
 Ward and Vokes had less to do than usual and seemed to 1eave most of the work to their lieutenants, but what they did was as clever as their work always is. Some new jokes were sprung, and only one or two which bore the tinge of staleness. Charles Howard as Ikey Lock, a Hebrew, proved the greatest laugh getter, and he does a character part such as is seldom seen. His peer in a role of this kind has not been seen here. Eddie Judge does a great tumbling speciality. His feats in the air were lit tie short of wonderful. Vinie Daly and Lucy Daly danced several numbers and showed much grace
 The prettiest songs were Just For a Day." by Edith Palmer; "The Sweetest Girl in Dixie" and If Had You" sung by Edward Mumford and chorus. But,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
MARVIN HART WINS
 A FIERCE BATTLE
LOUISVILLE FIGHTER GETS DEcl- SION OVER "KID" CARTER OF
 BROOKLYN AFTER 15 ROUNDS OF SAVAGE SLUGGING. :.

Boston, Mass, December 1.-After one of the hardest fought contests seen in this city in recent years, Marvin Hart of Louisville was given the decision over 'Kidp Carter of Brooklyn in a fifteen round bout at the Criterian Athletic club tonight The fight was stopped by Re- fierce Buckly within one minute of the time limit, and when Carter was nearly out.
 The first two rounds were slow. In the third Hart fioored Carter with a right, but the Kid" after taking the count got up and clinched. From that time until the ninth, both men fought savagely. Hart having the better of the battle In the ninth Carter drove hard left at Hearts face, making big cut over the Kentuckians left eye, which bled freely. During the next four rounds the men went at 1t hard and fast Carter being knocked down repeatedly
 The fourteenth round was savage one. Carter reopened Hart's eye, and the lat ter landed wicked left on Carter's nose. Carter was very groggy and finally was knocked down, but the gong rang before he could be counted out.
 In the fifteenth round both contestants went in to win, but Carter was so plainly out-classed that the referee stopped the bout after two minutes of savage box ing, during which Carter was knocked down twice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Paul Gilmore.

One of the positive novelties on tour this season. so it is said by Manager Jules Murry, is his production of the big London and New York success, "The Mummy and the Running Bird" with Paul Gilmore in the leading role. MT. Gilmore is credited with having achieved considerable success last season in "The Tyranny of Tears" and in '"The Mummy and the Running Bird' he has this year an opportunity for even better display of his unquestioned abilities. Manager Jules Murry says he is presenting this splendid comedy with all the original scenery, costumes. electrical effects, etc. and local theatregoers will have the rare opportunity to witness one of the real New York hits at the Jefferson the Ire tomorrow, matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
FlREMEN KEPT BUSY.
Four Small Blazes Are Stopped Before
 Any Damage Is Done.

Four small fires occupied the fire depart ment yesterday. Only one of them gave any promise of amounting to anything but 1t was extinguised by the prompt work of the chemical engine.
 About 6 o'clock, fire was discovered in the second story of the old Damon-Lee livery stable, on Third avenue, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth street. It had caught from some hot ashes thrown into a little closet The fire would have spread rapidly, as the building Is said to be like finder but 1t was extinguished before it could get any hold. The second and third stories of the stable are occupied by negroes.
 A small fire on the roof of c. N Sides residence on Seventh avenua and Twenty second street was easily extinguished by the fire department. It was discovered at 12:10 o'clock. About o'clock the South side department had to extinguish a small fire on the roof of a negro house at E and Twentieth street.
 A false alarm at Eighth avenue and Twenty first street caused the fourth run. It was about 7:30 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
MILLINERs FORM UNION.
Organization Composed of Leading Hat
 Trimmers of Alabama.

The first milllners' union in Alabama has been organized. It is composed of the leading hat trimmers of Birmingham. and organization has already been per- fected by H. N. Randall, district organ zer of the American Federation of Labor. charter has been applied for.
 The first meeting was held last night In Labor Temple and the following off, cers were elected: President, Mrs. W. ". Wishart; vice-president, Miss Mamie Kraekenberger; recording secretary, Miss Mamie Rivers; financial secretary, Miss Susie Donelson. The local will meet again tomorrow night to elect other officers Delegates will be sent to the Birmingham Trades council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
TARIFF DEBATE
 IN THE HOUSE
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 crat, of New York, asked if he would per- init a question.
 No, sir" said MT. Hepburn.
 'I thought not" said MT. Baker.
 MT. Speaker who was it that inter rupted?' asked MT. Hepburn.
 '''rhe gentleman from New York, Mir. Baker replied the speaker.
 ''I still adhere to my notion," said MT. Hepburn, amid applause on the republi- can side.
 Grosvenor Replies.
 MT. Grosvenor of Ohio the last speaker. replied to the charges of derilection made by the democrats, saying that he believed the house stood higher in the estimation of the people than ever.
 Tt Is pretty well settled as to what ls- sues the democratic party will present to the country during the next campaign" :" said MT Grosvenor, If they can find a candidate to stand and bear it." daugh- ter)
 Speaking of the action of the senate in connection with the Cuban bill, MT. Grosvenor said that the senate reported the bill back, and it was assumed that they wanted to stay here for some pur- pose. so they did not offer any resolu- lloi lO duJouTI
 "It would have been almost an insult for the house to have offered one," he said. What right have we to assume that the senate of the United States would stop. would balk, and refuse to go on? l might say in the language of the plains they never had done such a thing before, and they had not done so now
 There Is some wise reason for it comes from the greatest parliamentary body on earth and one greater than any in Heav- en. So now are we waiting for what? For the senate to say to us that they are through with that bill for the present and want to adjourn. We cannot slap the senate in the face by adopting a resou- tion that we want to adjourn when they are under the same call that we are and have not done what we have done-dis- charge our duty. I assume that they are waiting to consider more fully the char acter of that legislation. They know but little about it. It just came from the house. they had it but few days. It s true that officially we know that they baked on the whole business, and will be ready at some future time, no doubt some time during the present week, to pass that bill unless they send us word that they want to adjourn"
 At 1:10 the house adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Romantic Complications.

Serious complications develop in the sec ond act of Rosemary, the beautiful comedy romance which Howard Kyle will present at the Jefferson theatre Friday matinee and night.
 Dorothy Cruickshank" and William Westwood" who have eloped, are shelter ed under the same roof with "Captain and Mrs. Cruickshank'', father and moth- CT of the would-be-bride. The clever di- plomacy of "Sir Jasper Thorndyke" in smoothing the path of the young couple comprises one of the many entertain ing episodes in Rosemary which en- joyed a seasons run at the Empire thea tre, New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
ASKS AID FOR NEGROES.
In New York World Appears Appeal
 From Lee Cowart.

An appeal has just appeared in the New York World from Lee Cowart of Bir- mingham, president of the Liberian Colo nizaticn society, asking for financial aid for negro emigrants who desire tn go to Liberia to make their future home.
 The Liberian society was formed pri- marily for the purpose of assisting ne- groes who felt that they werc oppressed in thls country to get to Liberia It Is stated in the appeal that more than three hundred negro men women and children will be ready to leave Savannah in Feb ruary but the statement is further made that they will need some hnaEcial assist ance to buy seed and implements to make start after they arrive at their new home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
RECORD OF COURTS.

In the circuit court in the case of Hodge judgment was rendered for the plaintiff for $100
 In the same court in the case of West Colbert against the Industrial Insurance Co.,, a judgment was rendered for the plaintiff for $6S.90.
 In the same court in the case of Wash ington Poole against the Southern Con struction company, there was a jury and verdict for the plaintiff for $500.
 In the same court in the case of Henry Harris against the Southern Railway company there was a jury and verdict for the plaintiff for $500.
 In the criminal court J. M. Elliott has been found not gully of the charge of larceny. He was indicted some time ago charged with having taken some shoes from a car on the Southern railway while in the employ of that road as conductor.
 The case of W. J. Randle against the B. R., L. X P. Go. is on trial before Judge Senn in the first division of the city court.
 The clerk and register of the city court announces that the new bar docket of that court Is ready for distribution to attor- neys.
 John 1T. Wallace, who was recently elected trustee of the Empire Coal and Coke company, in bankruptcy, has taken charge of the affairs of the company He succeeds c. A. Stillman, who was ap- pointed receiver by the federal court when the matter was first instituted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
SESSION LASTS THIRTY MINUTES
Senate Has the Usual Run of Petitions
 and Resolutions.

Washington, December 1.-The sen ate was in open session thirty minutes today. After receiving a number of bills, resolutions and petitions, and after spending some time in executive session, the senate adjourned over un, til Friday.
 A majority of the bills offered were for private pensions and most of the petitions for the expulsion of MT. Shoot, republican, of Utah.
 As usual, MT. Cullom, republican, of Illinois, called up the Cuban reciproc. ity bill, but as no one manifested a desire to address the senate upon it the bill went over.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Richard M. Wells.

Mrs. Richard M. Wells died at her home on South Twentieth street yester- day morning after an illness of only a few days. Mrs. Wells was the wife of Richard M. Wells, the well known dealer in four She was a daughter of the late Captain J. D. Coffee of Athens, Ala. and a number of the surviving relatives live In that town. Mrs. Wells was first cousin of Coffee E. Jackson of this city. She had an extended acquaintance among the younger matrons. The remains were taken to Athens last night and the fune- ral will take place there today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
MR. HEATH MAY BE OUSTED
 FROM COMMITTEE PLACE

Washington, December 1.-(speclal.) )-It is taken for granted here that as a re- suit of the postoffce investigation Perry s. Heath, secretary of the republican na- tlonal committee, will not continue to serve in that capacity. Several eastern papers this morning print stories to the effect that the President and Senator Hanna are at odds over the Heath case.
 The President believes that the retention of Heath as secretary would be bad poli-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
"The Fatal Weddinu."

'The Fatal Wedding will hold the boards at the Jefferson theatre next Sat urday matinee and night. The scenes are all laid in New York, and it is said are we'll mounted, especially the Palisades scene, where a sensational feature is in- troduced, that of swinging over a ravine on a rope which is stretched across the to death by reason of the rope being cut.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
CONSIDERING RESIGNATION.
Prof. Bassett's Remarks About Booker
 Washington Cause Trouble.

Charlotte, N. O., December 1.-The trustees of Trinity conege are in ex- ecutive session tonight at Durham, considering the resignation of Prof. J. S. Bassett, whose declaration in re- cent publication that Booker Washing ton was the greatest man born in the south in one hundred years, save Gen. eral Lee, caused many protests against his remaining in the college.
 The outcome of the incident is Be- ing watched with much interest
 At 2:30 o'clock this morning the trustees declined to accept Professo or Bassett's resignation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
James and Warde.

Louis James and Frederick Warde will evening in a new heroic drama entitled Alexander the Great" Alexander, the greatest military genius recorded in his- tory, who is made to appear in the play as being too magnanimous to suspect the motives of Predlccas, on whom he has bestowed political honors. will be assumed by James The play is said to be re- plete with stirring incidents. interspersed with scenes of martial pomp and royal pageants, and tempered by the charm of exquisite romance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
BRICK PLANT REBUILT.
Copeland Brick Company Can Turn Out
 75,0oo Brick a Day.

The rebuilt plant of the Copeland Brick company located near Pratt City will be ready for operation the latter part of the present week. The plant, which is the largest in Alabama, will have ca- pacity of 75,000 brick per day.
 The plant was destroyed by fire the lat ter part of September. Two months time was required to repair it. The repairs cost slOodo. making the total cost of the plant s40,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Note of Thanks.

To the Editor of the Age Herald:
 The ladies and rector of Our Lady of Sorrows church desire to thank all the merchants and whoever donated toward their new church. Also to Mrs T. M. Feeley for the gift of the Jersey COW. the Avondale stove foundry for the dona- ton of the fine cooking stove; the Jesse French Piano company for the loan of a piano. and to the gentleman for the loan of the graphaphone. They wish espe- cially to thank all helpers, who worked so faithfully during the time of the bazaar. |,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
ATHLETIC CLUB WINS.
Again Victorious Over the Nineteenth
 Street Club.

The Birmingham Athletic club team was again victorious last night over the Nineteenth Street Shooting gallery team in contest held at the latter place. The score was 1908 for the club team and 1l94 for the gallery team. The Athletic club team was only nine points ahead, the closest score which has yet bsen made. The score was as follows:
 Ninataanth Straaf Gallarv Tao,,.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Cotton MiIIs Reduce Wages.

North Adams. Mass. December l. Notice of reductions of 10 per cent in cotton mill wages was posted today at the different mills in North Adams, and at the mills of the Berkshire Cotton company at Adams, the latter includ- ing the Graylock mills at North Adams. The reduction will take effect Decem- Der IA. a,s tei rsAs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Mrs. wlnsIow's Soothing Syrup.

n-,e hest remedy for DIARRHOEA. Sold bv druggists in every part of the world. Re sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow's soothing Syrup, and take no other kind. bv MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their fsIJITDREN WHILE TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SooTHES the CHILD. SoFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS all PAIN, CURES WIND CoLIC, and is twenty-five cents e bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

ties while Hanna, who is very friendly towards Heath, is said to favor his re- tention.
 The Presidents friends, who these days seemed to be classed as enemies of Hanna for some reason, allege that Hannas favorable attitude towards Heath is an effort to crate an antl-Roosevelt feeling in the national committee, whose members personally are on very good terms with Heath
 Harry New, of Indianapolis, is the most prominent candidate for Heaths place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
The following is programme of the plays at the theaters this week:
AT THE JEFFERSON

Wednesday matinee and night Louis James and Frederick Warde in Alexander the Great"
 Thursday matinee and night "The Mummy and the Running Bird
 Friday matinee and night-How- ard Kyle in Rosemary"
 Saturday matinee and night-'The Fatal Wedding"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
PresbYterlans to Meet.

The local union of the Presbyterian churches of the Birmingham district will meet at the Third Presbyterian church. Mir. Parker, a returned missionary from China, will address the union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
At the Biiou.

Two large audiences attended the Bijou yesterday afternoon and last night to witness the performance of ''The Limited Mail" Beatrice was the feature of the performances. She has proven a great hit with the ladies and children. Mati- nees will be given tomorrow and Saturday afternoons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

Piso's Cure-40 years on the market, and still the best for Coughs and Colds. 25c. per bottle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine TabletA All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02

even with the great staging given the songs, they could not make hits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
AT THE BlJOU

All week, with matinees Tuesday, : Thursday and Saturday-"The Linn
 tied Express"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Was RulIt ln Richmond.

Richmond, Va. December 1.-The Laps ley was built and launched in this city about two years ago and immediately shipped to Africa. The Lapsley was neat ly fitted up and contained all the cenven- fences of a modern ship. The boat was given the name of Samuel N. Lapsley, of Anniston, Ala, because MT. Lapseley had devoted his life to missionary work in Africa and other places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
Eczema

How it reddens the skin, itches, oozes, dries and scalesl
 Some people call it letter, milk crust or salt rheum.
 The suffering from it is sometimes in tense; local applications are resorted to- they mitigate, but cannot cure.
 It proceeds from humors inherited or ac- luired and persists until these have been removed.
 Moods g0rS0pGrilL0 positively removes them, has radically md permanently cured the worst cases, and s without an equal for all cutaneous eruptions.
 HOODS PILLS are the best esthartc. Price e2scsnts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-02
STEAMER LAPSLEY
 SINKS IN THE CONGO
ONE MISSIONARY AND 23 NATIVES ROWNED-WAS MISSIONARY CRAFT OF SOUTHERN PREsBY- TERRAIN CHURCH.

Nashville, Tenn, December IA cable gram was received this morning an nouncing the death of an American mis- sionary and the drowning of twenty-three of the native crew by the capsizing of a boat on the Congo river in Central Af- rica. The boat was the Lapsley and was the missionary craft of the Southern Presbyterian church. On it were H. c. Staymaker and Notte Martin of Alex andria, Va, who left the United States on the 1st of August, and were en route as missionaries to the field in the inte- rior of the Congo Free State. The boat capsized between Leopoldville and I.ueb and Staymaker went down with twenty three of the crew. Martin was saved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23

prepared themselves for the responsible
ties OF life, and having addressed them
selves successfully to their private Affairs,
they are as a rule safely to be Entrusted
with public commissions. They are the sort
of men worthy Of the Presidents considers
ton.
Equally stupid, too, are the laments that
go up over the worry to which the Presi-
dent is subjected in matters Of this kind.
No man goes into the White House without
knowledge Of what Is demanded OF him in
the distribution OF patronage. No man who
ever lived there asked to be relieved OF that
part OF his burden. Some have been less
successful than others in carrying It. but
all have taken 1t up without complaint.
All have recognized the fact that without
capable subordinates In the higher places
no President can give the country good
admtnistra ton. and that his right and op-
portunity to make the proper selections
cannot with Justice to him or to the coun-
try be abridged or neglected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-23
The President and Patronage.

There are some important Offices to be
nlled In the new Department Of Commerce
and there are numerous applicants for them,
senators and representatives and prominent
men In private life are Introducing friends
to the President and indorsing them for rec
osnition. The proceeding Is a familiar one,
ana not open to reasonable objection. But
criticism is heard. In some quarters the
spectacle gives pain. 1t is characterized as
an exhibition OF greed for place. and both
applicants and indorsers are lec.ured for
their activity. These places, we are told.
should seek the men. The President should
Dc left without other suggestion In the
premises than that he may request.
II Is to be assumed that the President
wants the best men available. The new de-
partment promises to be of great ysi,,e in
the conduct OF our public affairs. and these
places should be filed In a way to insure
the government excellent service. The
PRESIDENTS personal acquaintance. taking
the country by and large, Is necessa rilv
limited. Moreover. he has his hands full of
other business. and cannot give his whole
time to any one thing. however Important
He must. therefore. depend in a measure
upon the judgment OF others. II Is a helm
to him to meet new faces and hear about
them from those in whom he has confidence
1t enlarges the field of selection, and gives
him greater confidence In exercising his
judgment.
Much Of the talk about greed for Office Is
stupid.ssT The country should welcome the
disposition on the part of men of substance
ana education to hold once. 1t Is a good
sign when they present themselves and
snow desire to serve the public. Having