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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-17
GENERAL BANEING BUSINESS TaASSAGIt1'
 nEREGTORS
RECORD OF COURTS.

Cass Love was convicted yesterday in the first division of the City court on tive charges of burglary and grand larceny
 The cases of c. w Austin, chief of po- lice, W. E. Jordan and H. T. Culpepper, charged with defacing a building, are set for trial today. The officers are charged with defacing property at the Olivet club' which they raided.
 The impeachment proceedings against R. D. Coffman and w. J. Armstrong are set for hearings tomorrow. Coffman is a justice of the peace in beat 1S and Arm strong is a constable in the same beat. The fall term of the grand jury last year recommended their impeachment.
 The juries in the Criminal court this week are composed of the following: l.. Little, J. S. Childe w. F. Gable. M. J. Ware, D. V. Hall, E. T. Shaw, Henry Allen. J. B. Anderson. Harry Hall, John w. Smart, Isaac Ellard, B. M. Waldrop, Charles C. Snider, w. H. Allen, Rich O'Baer, Luther Jones, J. T. McGhee, J. w. Epperson, Sam Mccullough, G. A. Sloan and J. s. Smith.
 Judge Daniel A. Greene is presiding in the first division and Judge Samuel p. Greene in the second.
 In the first division of the City court the case of Michael Maloney against S. Spiro is on trial
 Judge Wilkerson is presiding in the sec ond division and Judge Senn in the first. Jury cases are on trial this week in both divisions. The juries are composed of the following: Harvey B. Winton, James c. Scott, T. A. Russell, Robert Aland, R. w. Franklin, L., M. Moffett, Simon Gold smith, R. L. Hassler, J. H. Cornelius, c. E. Adams, James Cahill, J. R. Robins, G. R. Tvafford. James E, Borough, Charles Baker, R. A. Mosely, S. Earl Perkins, J. o. Began, D. F. Stagg, Sam L. Howan, Wade McFerrin, s. T. Harris, Mayberry Bailey, J. E. Williams. John R. Young, William T. Cox, N. N. Strickland, J. L. Kimmons, w. R. Goudlock, Jim Donald son, Walter B. Douglas. James B. Rob- erts, w. B. Harper, Charles L. Roberts, J. T. Garrett, J. w. Dial.
 In the second division two cases of John McNichols against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company were dis missed for want of prosecution. The other cases on the docket were continued.
 One jury was organized in the Circuit court. and the other one will be organized today.
 The case of Gertrude Jones against the Southern Railway company was on trial all day. The jury before which 1t was tried continued over from last Weelx A verdict was not returned last night, though the case went to the jury late in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-17
Laudanum Bottle Tells Story of
 Death of Robert ), Lowry
CORONER IS INVESTIGATING
Paris Believes There Was Foul Play. Death Occurred In Room at Flor ence Hotel-Has Relatives
 and Friends.

Seated in the center of the floor, with the head slightly bent forward, and all muscles stiff and cold. the dead body of Robert D. Lowry, a young travelling sales man was found yesterday afternoon about o'clock in room 4S at the Florence hotel Near by was an almost empty half pint whisky bottle. which smelt strongly of laudanum, and 1t Is believed that death was the result of drinking some of it's contents.
 The remains were carried to Warner | Smiley's undertaking establishment, and Coronor Paris is Investigating the case He believes there has been foul play somewhere. The contents of the whisky bottle mixture of whisky and lauda- mum. leads him to the belief that the man was drugged and possibly robbed When found there was but 21 cents ir money in the pockets of the dead man 1 Coroner Paris is informed that Lowry had very fine watch, but there was no watch on his person.
 The discovery was made by Samantha Webster, chamber maid, and she at once notified the proprietor of the hotel. W. A. Lowry, a cousin of the dead man, and A. S. Kirkland, a friend, both of whom are stopping at the Morris hotel, were sent for. According to the informa- tion obtained by Coroner Paris the facts in the case are as follows
 The Facts.
 Sunday night about 8 o'clock w. A. Lowry and MT. Kirkland went to the room occupied by the dead man, but were unable to get in. They forced the transom and a negro bell boy climbed through and opened the door. They found Lowry lying on the bed dead to the world from the effects of whisky, which he has been drinking in large quantities for several days past.
 They stayed with him a while, and they state that he said he did not want to be left alone, w. A. Lowry wanted to send for a physician, but Mir. Kirk land said that he did not think it was necessary, as the man was only drunk and would sleep 1t off. It is said the man never regained consciousness. They left the room shortly after o'clock and | they did not see the man again until they were summoned to the room. Has Relatives. l Coroner Paris ordered room 4S to bt locked and not to be opened until he fin ished the investigation.
 Lowry registered Tuesday from Para gould, Ark. and travelled for the Para gould Medicine company. His father and family live in Dallas. Tex, and he has a wife in Moundville. Ala. young lady. claiming to be the sister-in-law of the de- ceased. called at the hotel yesterday aft ernoon about 2:30 o'clock as the remains were being carried to the undertakers.
 A number of letters were found In the pockets of the deceased Some are from his father and others from his wife. In one of them the wife begs him to stop drinking
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-17

York; William F arbour. New York; AL bert B. Boardma n, New York; Elverton R. Chapman, Nev York
 Executive Conn nittee Don H. Bacon, chairman; Willai Barbour, Joseph B. Dickson, s. l.. Sc hoonmaker, Albert E. Boardman, Cord Meyer, James Henry Smith, James T. VI Toodward.
 Executive Officer s. Chairman of the board and president Don H. Bacon, New York,
 Vice Presidents: Frank S. Witherbee, New York; Charles McCrery, Birming- ham.
 Secretary and Trea surer: L. T. Beecher, New York.
 General Sales Age It: Frank A. Burr, New York.
 Counsel: Albert B. Boardman, New York; Walker Percy Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-17
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were recorded yesterday:
 Florence L. Arnold to Mrs. Aileen Ste phenson, Lee Cotton, Claude D. Cotton and Robert E. Cotton, parts of lots 1 and 2, block 755, $6OO0
 Birmingham Realty company to Rosario Scalo, lot F. block IA, s1z50
 Birmingham Building and Loan associa- tion to J. F. Douglass, lots and and the east half of lot ', block 62, with all Improvements thereon, plan of the Avon dale Land company. $3OOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-17
BISHOP ON THE STAND.
Said He Did Not Shoot Wilson Until
 Absolutely Necessary.

Charlotte, N. C., February 16.-The evidence in the trial of Arthur L.. Bishop, charged with the murder of Thomas J. Wilson, was concluded to- day. Bishop himself was the most Important witness of the day.
 He sad that he did not shoot Will son until after Wilson had struck him three times with a stick and had backed him up against the wall. Mrs, Bishop was on the witness stand for a sl ort time. The lawyers will begin tbei. arguments tomorrow morning,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-17
William J. Mastin Nominated.

Huntsville, February 16.-(Special.) )--In the municipal primary election today William J. Mastin was nominated for mayor to head the anti-saloon ticket in the April election. A small vote was boiled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-17
CITY ITEMS.

Postponed-The entertainm ent an rounced for the benefit of the Catholic church at Gate City last nie Iht was postponed on account of t le bad weather until tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-17

The Age-Herald will give to all new subscribers on rural routes, a rural mail box, free of charge, with a years subscription.
 For particulars, address The Age Herald or see carrier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-17
DRS. DOzIER & CO, PHYSICIANS. SURGEONS AND Exs
 PERT SPECIALISTS.

Treat successful iy all N erv us. Blood. Skin. Rec tal. V en CT c al. Genlto- Urinary and Chronic Diseases, Female Complaints and Delicate Dis- orders Of Men and w omen. Nearly all operations of surgical charac acter done WITHOUT PAIN to tho pa- liant
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-17

Petitions in Bankruptcy-P etitionf in bankruptcy were filed yestei day by J F. J1ayles Abe Woods, Edw; lrd Nc Carthy, Charley Lee Hadley, J. C. Tanner, ] H. Waorton and Robert Seawell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-17

When the breath is foul and the anne tite dlsordered Prickly Ash Bitters is the remedy needed. It purifies the stomach. hVer aho bowels swsetens the breash, promotes vigor and cheerfulness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-17

Railroad Brass-Five negroes rang ing in ages from IA to 20 years 1, were arrested last night by Officers ) ordan, Culpepper and Waldrop and loci ied up at police headquarters on chart yes of larceny of brass from the Sol thern Railway company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-17

Marriage Licenses-Mai riage licenses were issued yesterday Q the following. Joseph B. Walker and Maude Cough, Leonard N. Bode. 7 and Lee z. Muriz, James F. Galloghe and Rose Eleanor Davitt, Frederick Benz Ter and Mrs. Anna Catherine Dora ther
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-17
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ARTHUR w. SMITH. President. TOM O. SMITH, Vice President. W. H. MANLY. Cashier.
 BENSON CAIN, Assistant Cashier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-17

Belongs to AtIanta-Ferdinand Bar nett, the negro arrested Friday on suspicion of having committed bur glary because he had a large amti unt of womens clothing in his possess ylon, will be sent to Atlanta. Chief l3all has requested that the negro be hlsld.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-19
CHICAGos HUMOROUS SIDE
Being the Story of the Man Who Bathed
i'm a Snow Pile, and Got
Run In.

Chicago. Dec. 19-Brayn O'NeiIl OK.
preSsman. goes DR.. John Dill Robert
SOL one better. He fights shy of wat
er. but does takes snow baths. He
was found by Detectives McKeon and
Fiudley rolling in snOwbank at Wells
and Superior streets. He was asked
TO desist.
Don't disturb my ablutiOns." he
said to the policemen. I've just start
ed me bawth."
BATH" queried McKeon. And
with your clothes on?''
That's so 1 won't catch cold,' said
O'NeilI
O'NefH was taken to the Chicago
avenue station by the two policemen.
He confessed that he was a little
under the weather" Justice Mayer,
fined him 81 and costs and suspended
the fine on condition that Bryan
O'NeilI would stay sober till Christ
mas.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-19
BUSINESS WAS
VERY PRESSING
Briber Had Too Much to do
to Attend His
Trial.

Grand RAPIDS. Mich. Dec. 19-Nhen
the case of William +. Mcknight. Il
former Democratic candidate for state
attorney general, accused of Il subOrna-
tion of perjury in the water deal. was
taken up in the police court a legal
fight was precipitated over the time to
which an adjournment should be tax
en-. Mcknight urged that he was busy
with court cases and wanted the case
set for Jan. Ii. Prosecutor Ward
stated that he had a witness who was
coming here Dec. 26. and he would like
TO have the case set for that date.
A heated alteration followed be
tween Ward and Mcknight. but the
court finally made Il perempOtory order
setting the case for Dec 26. It is un-
dCTStOOd that the witness TO whom the
prosecutor refers is +. ii. Garman.
whom it is charged Mcknight. George
+. Nichols and Thomas T. 'McGarry
tired to bribe when he was witness in
tine Salisbury bribery trial.
Alderman Peter De Pagter, one of
the men implicated by Salisbury. has
been reelected superintendent of the
Bethany Reformed Sunday school. un-
der suspension of the rules, as a mark
of confidence in him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-19
REPORTED TO HAVE
LEFT ATRARO CAMP
RumOr Comes to Admiral Glass That
COlombians Have EN-
barked.

Washington, Dee. f9.-The navy de
partment has received a cablegram
from Rear Admiral Glass. at Panama.
to the effect that . report has just
reached him that the force of CoIom-
bian troops which was discovered at
the mouth Of the Atrato river had
sailed to the northward in a Colon
bian gunboat. The-admilal has not
been able TO verify 9le report.
Lima. Dec. 19.-TI1e Peruvian gov
ernment has recognized the republic
of Panama.
Washington, Dec I9-After a con,
ference between Secretary Moody. Reai
Admiral Taylor (chief of the bureau OF
navigationi, and Brigadier General
George Elicit (eommardant of the ma
rine corps. il was decided that if
present conditions on the isthmus OF
Panama continue General Elliott will
sail for Colon on the Dixie from Phila
delphia. when that vessel goes south
with the new battalion OF marines
which has been ordered assembled at
Philadelphia for dispatch TO the 18TH
mus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-19
LABOR HAS BALANCE
OF POLITICAL POWER
Expected to Dictate Making OF the
Laws in Aus
traIia.

Melbourne. Victoria. Dec. 19.-The
largely increased labor representation
in the commonwealth parliament is
expected to give a great impetus TO the
demands for white labor In Australia,
for the restriction of alien immigra-
ton. and for generally preserving Aus
tralia for the Australians. The ef-
forts of the labor party representa-
tives undoubtedly will be bent to-
wards securing ''recognitionS' of un-
ions. Il limitation of the hours of la
bor sO-called compulsory arbitration
and discrimipa ton against foreign YES
sells in the coastal trade
The ultimate labor programme will
include the naturalization. or govern
ment control, of many financial and
commercialf alfunctions now leftto private
enterprise. Speaking generally the labor
party is strongly protectiOnist Its at
titude in regard to preferential trade
will be to heighten the wall against the
foreigner without lowering it in favor
of Great Britain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-19
NO HINT OF HIS WEALTH
In the viii of James Cheney, the Richest
Indianian Who Died
Recently.

Fort Wayne. Ind. Dee. 19.-The will
of the late Judge James Cheney, who
died Sunday. supposed TO he the rich
est man in Indiana, has been filed for
probate. The document is so drawn
that no inkling of the value of his es-
tate is given. The will leaves the en-
tire estate to his three daughters. Mrs.
John c. Nelson, of LOganspOrt; Mrs.
John y. Kimberly. of Neenah. Wis,
and Mrs. Charles Knight of this city.
They are also made executors of the
will and administrators of the estate.
The son. Roswell W. Cheney. of Louis
vile. is to receive but $4,000 and $50
a month during his life. Each of three
sons-in-law are given $4,000 cash.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-19
Top of Mountain Falls
in State of Washington

first believed to be Il severe earth
quake. There was Il trembling and
shaking Of the earth, followed by
great reports similar to the firing of
heavy artillery. These gradually in
creased to great roar. Then we saw
what was happening. The southeast
ern peak of Mt. Tacoma had broken
off and the entire mass was tumbling
down the slope of the mountain.
When the atmosphere had cleared suf-
ficiently to distinguish the top of the
mountain we could see that the great
er portion of the highest peak had
broken off The altered configuration
of the peak shows that hundreds of
acres of rock must have fallen
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-19
So Declares Senator
Nelson Anent Open
Door. F"
MAY HAVE TROUBLE
Chinese Treaty for
Trade Extension
Ratified.

Washington. Dec. 19.-The senate in
executive session ratified the treaty
for the extension of the commercial
relations" between the United States
and China, and then removed the in
junction of secrecy. No opposition
was manifested by any senator to the
treaty, though Nelson made Il long
speech in which he criticised the CON
VentiOn as making insufficient provision
for the trade of the United States. He
said it indicated that the hand of Rus
sia had been shown against this cOun-
try. making it impossible for the Unit
ed States to receive the concessions
needed in the way of open ports. He
said that the ports of Mukden and
Antung. which are opened under the
treaty provisions. are in fact inland
ports. accessible only to vessels of
light draft.
Looks for Trouble Over Manchuria.
He blamed Russia for this cOndi-
ton of affairs. and warned the sen
ate that we may yet have trouble with
that country over the Manchurian Ques-
ton. which he said had been response
BILE for the inability of the United
States plenipotentiaTies to obtain the
opening of other important ports I'M
der more favorable conditions. Tie
attitude taken by Nelson was upheld
III speeches by number of other sen
atOrS. although it was argued at the
same time that this treaty is an en-
terIng wedge to our trade and that
it was the best China was able to do
under RussiaH duress. Lodge said the
treaty would have a bearing on the
settlement of the Far Eastern qucS
objection had never been visible.
Morgan's Resolution on Panama.
The foregoing was the feature of
the executive session The feature of
the open session was another resOlu-
ton by Morgan. in which. after stat
ing that the president has no power
to declare war. etc. he alleges;
that state of war now exists
between Colombian and the so
called republic of Panama: that if
Colombia is not restrained by some
powerful foreign nation she is mani
festly able to enforce her authority
in Panama: that the United States by
ats action in entering into a treaty
with the SeCcSSiOniStS in Panama has
in effect declared war on Colombia:
that all this has been done by the
president unlawfully and that he has
TO right to prevent Colombia enforcing
her authority on the isthmus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-19

Olympia. Wash. Dec. 19.-Meager
details of great rock and land slide
that has reduced the height of Mt
Tacoma and changed the entire con
figuration of the southeastern peak Of
the mountain have been received. Part
Of the highest peak Of the mountain
the one that rises from its southeast
slope, has toppled over, and millions
Of tons of rock and earth were precip-
itated down the side of the mountain
G. II. Higgins. stockman. and
some of his friends witnessed the
slide He gives the following account
of the occurrence: 'We were startled
last Tuesday morning by what we at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-19
WE MADE A GOOD TRADE
For Their Friar Lands in the Philippines.
So the Friars at Rome Think.

So the Friars at Rome Think.
Rome. Dec 19.-ConSidCrable eX-
citcmcnt prevailed i'll the mother houses
of the Dominicans, Augustinians.
FranciSCanS and RecollectS over the
announcement Of the settlement of tine
friar lands question in the Philippines.
The friars were glad the negotiations
had been conluded. but they think the
orders got little for the lands. since the
price they originally asked. $4,000,
COO, was. they declare. under the esti-
mated value Of the lands the value
of which had been much increased.
especially since the United States &C
cupation of the Philippines and the re
establishment of order in the archi-
pelagO.
The friars allcGe that the money
they will receive is scarcely enough
TO pay what they borrowed when they
were deprived of everything by the
revolution. Besides. they point out,
only part of the money will 20 to the
friars. as the lands were really trans
ferred to private companies, although
the friars retained large number of
shares in them.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-19
Four Passengers Seriously Injurged.

Northteld Mimi. Dee. 19.-Local pas
senger train No. 21O on the Chicago
Great Western line was thrown down
an embankment by the spreading Of
rails one mile out of Mortified. Two
coaches turned over and over. No one
was killed. but four were seriously in
iured-COnductO Charles Olson. of St
Paul: G. d. WeStman. grocer of Can
non Falls. Mimi; Thomas Fitzpatrick,
of Red Wing. and Ed Anderson. postal
clerk. of Randolph, MINI.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-19
BIG WILLIAMSBURG
BRIDGE is OPENED
Great Structure at New York is
Turned over for
Use.

New York Dec. 19.-The new Viii
liamsburg bridge. the second and
greatest bridge across East river con
meeting the boroughs of Manhattan
and Brooklyn. was turned over to the
city and formally opened to-day. Ded-
icatory exercises were held today.
This evening there Will be u great
wafer demonstration and naval par
aGe and magnificent display of fire
works. The bridge cost about S2l,-
600. 900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-19

case has been both to the appellate
and the supreme courts. where it each
time has been reversed and remanded
upon various points.
In the suit Scott Bibb and other ne
groes of Alton are praying for a writ
of mandamus against the mayor the
city council and the board of educa-
ton. which is appointed by the mayor
and confirmed by the council, to COM
pei them to permit their children to
attend school with the white children.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-19
wi11 Be de peafn OF Three.

AvOnmOre, Pa, Dec. 19.-One man
was killed. two probably fatally in
jured and two more seriously burned
by a flash of flame following an at
tempt to open n can of powder at
Edri. a small mining settlement near
here. Fire followed the explosion and
three Of the men were rescued from
the building by companions. one of
the latter being burned. The victims
were all Italian coal miners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-19
GALESBURG STOCKMAN
BADLY HURT IN WRECK

81. Louis. Dec. 19.-The body of
Thomas Hastings. the fireman killed
in an accident to the New Orleans
limited last night at Church Station.
was found today under the wreck.
Rhodes NerchOn. a >tockman from
Galesburg. H.. a; first reported dead,
is at st. MarV's hospital, in East st.
Louis. in n critical condition.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-19
Negroes Lose in Famous
School Suit at Alton

Alton, H.. Dec. 19.-The famous Al
ton school case, in which the negro
children of this city are seeking ad-
mission to the schools with the white
children, was decided in favor of the
city of Alton and against the negro
children yesterday in the Madison
county circuit court The Alton school
case is said to be the most famous of
its kind in the courts today The pres
ent trial is the seventh that the case
has had in the various courts. The
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-19
No r,eed of a Rencb Warrant.

Rising Sun. Ind. Dec 19.-AS far as
James Gillespie is concerned the work
of the grand jury is about done. except
TO gather up the ends of the testimony
against him. Captain J. Il. Coles, his
attorney, appeared in court and said:
Judge. you need not send bench war
rant for jim: when the indictments iSre-
for Jim: when the Indictment is re-
turned 7 Will have him in court as soon
as you notify me-"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-12-19
BUSINESS BETTER
Much Improvement in Week
Noted by Dun's Trade
Review.
NOT ALONE DUE TO HOLIDAYS
CO MID ence Increasing Though Prices
Will Rule
Lower.

New York. Dee. 19.-R. q. Dun &
Co.'S Weekly Review of Trade says:
Business is decidedly better than at
any recent date, and the Improvement
is not confined to activity in holiday
goods, although the best reports con
Germ those lines. Continued lower TEN.
perature not only stimulates sales, but
jObbers are receiving supplementary
orders for seasonable goods. and col
lectiOnS are more prominent.
Outlook in Iron and Steel.
Confidence is increasing in the iron
and steel industry and the feeling is
becoming more general that prices viii
not be materially lower. except pOssi-
bly, in some departments that have not
yet participated IN the reIdjuStment.
1t is encouraging to find some i'm
prOvemcnt in demand fer pig iron. al
though no extensive tonnage is eX-
pected to he taker until 1904. At last
it is possible to chronicle Il substantial
advance in quotations for cotton goods
Failures this week numbered 80 in
the United States against 267 last year.
and in Canada 20. compared with IL
year go.