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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
MYRTLE MEYERS
 TAKES CARBOLIC ACID
Dies In House of III Repute, Leaving Note on Dresser In Her
 Room.

Myrtle Meyers, an inmate of house of i'll repute on Avenue A, between Nine teenth and Twentieth streets, committed suicide yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock by drinking carbofic acid.
 The woman was discovered in her room soon after she swallowed the poison and a physician was summoned When he ar rived the woman was dead.
 Coroner Paris went to the house and investigated the case, reaching a verdict that the deceased committed suicide by swallowing carbolic acid.
 Mary Houston, a waiting maid, &C., knowledged that she had been sent by the woman to drug store to purchase 10 cents worth of the poison, which she delivered to her.
 The woman went to her room and in few minutes was discovered to be in a dying condition.
 When the coroner reached the house he found the woman lying on the floor of her room. The body was removed to the undertaking establishment of the War ner-Smiley company
 A note was found on the dresser. The woman had written it on the back of an envelope. It contained directions about sending her body to Chattanooga and goodbye messages to certain of her companions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
RICHARDSON TO BE
 GUEST OF MASONS
THE DISTINGUISHED DEMOCRATIC LEADER IN CONGRESS WILL VISIT BlRMlNeHAM-oRAND COM WANDER SCOTTISH RITE.

Congressman James Daniel Richardson of Tennessee, grand commander of the supreme council of the Ancient and Ac- cepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry for the southern jurisdiction (mother supreme council of the world) will be in Birming- ham on Friday and Saturday on his way to Mobile to attend the annual reunion of the Scottish Rite bodies there. Prepar- ations are now being made by the local Masonic bodies for his entertainment while in the city.
 The annual election of officers of Bir- mingham Chapter of Rose Croix took place last night and the following is the result:
 pr. M. Newheld, wise master, reelected to serve a seventh term.
 Ben M Jacobs. warden, reelected to serve sixth term.
 J. Lampkin of Jasper, orator.
 A. B. Loveman, almoner
 R. P. Wetmore, secretary.
 H. B. Wheelock, treasurer.
 Leo Loeb, master of ceremonies.
 Paul Calame, expert.
 A. J. Frazer, assistant expert.
 Louis Gelders. guardian of the temple. II. N. Austin. tyler.
 Bertram Jacobs, trustee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
REQUIRES COURAGE
 TO REMAIN SILENT
BOOKER WASHINGTON SAYS IT TAKES LITTLE NERVE FOR BoS- TON MAN TO TELL NEGROES IN SOUTH TO SHOW FIGHT.

New York, April 1.-Two hundred col- ored. business and professional men at- tended a dinner given in honor of Booker T. Washington at Carnegie hall tonight. Announcement was made of the founding of two scholarships in the Tuskegee institute. MT Washington will name the benefciaries.
 Charles W. Anderson in responding to the toast, "Our Guest" said Mir Wash ington had the saving grace of sanity, the genius of common sense.
 "As an evidence of rare achievement" said MT. Anderson. T want to call our guests attention to the fact that over 100 diners tonight, paid their subscriptions with their personal checks This means that in party of 200 more than 100 have bank accounts, and you know a bank &C., count commands respect, no matter who carries it
 MT. Washington said in part:
 We must settle down to the idea of taking fundamental and philoso- phieal view of the conditions that sur- round us. We must not become too much discouraged by temporary and local con- ditions. In the long run any race that proves itself worthy will succeed
 T am more concerned about our malk- ing a continual tangible visible progress, than l am about diverse criticism. Each one should help to forward friendly, sympathetic relations between the two races. This can be done not in a grovell- ing manner, but in a manly, straightfor- ward, honest way. It requires little cour- age or statesmanship for a man in New York or Boston to tell the colored people what they should do in the way of exhio- iting courage in the south Sometimes it requires more courage to keep silent or refrain from action than it does to speak or to act"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16

large number of copies of a paper read by John Kirby of Dayton, O.
 MT. Kirby's paper which was read at the afternoon session, charged organized labor with the direct responsibility for many murders and other crimes occurring during strikes. He was vigorously ap- plauded but numerous delegates declared strongly against an official indorsement of his paper through distribution by the association. After an hours discussion MT. Kirby announced that he did not want his paper printed except as a part of the convention proceedings, and that ended the matter.
 A resolution urging the settlement of the commercial differences between the United States and Russia was referred to the committee on legislation, and after an address by T. R. Kackley of Indianapolis, strongly urging measures favorable to an elastic currency, the following resolution upon the subject was adopted:
 Resolved. That the National Associa- ton of Manufacturers of the United States, assembled in convention, protests against further delay in elastic currency legislation and favors legislation authoriz- ing elasticity in our bank currency with proper safeguards for the benefit of our producers-the laborer. the farmer and the manufacturer, and for the general I commerce of our people,
 The report of the committee on legisla- tion declared that the eght-hour bill was defeated through the efforts of the Ma tional Association of Manufacturers. and that the new department of commerce and labor was also the result of the as- sociations efforts.
 The delegates were entertained tonight at smoker given in their honor at Ath- letic park.
 The convention will adjourn tomorrow after the election of officers and the se- lection of the next place of annual meet Ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
Nearo Convlcta Escane.

Twelve negro prisoners have escaped from the works of Carter, Ross & Babb, at Hamilton, Ala, and reward of $75 has been offered for the arrest of any of them. The names of the negroes are Jim Davis, David Gardner, Jim Jones, Bunk Adams, Massey Tol- bert. John Frost, William Turner, Law renee Connor, Archie Ray. George liar ris, Jim Darden and Joe Mitchell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
PERSONAL.

Samuel D. Forbes the 12-year-old son of s. c. Forbes, travelling salesman for the D. M. Ferry Seed company of De- troit, has returned home after a four months trip around the country on his own hook. The boy ran away just before Christmas.
 At the Florence: S. F. Scale, Selma; R. J. Perryman, Atlanta; Frank Boyd, Cincinnati John W. Sibly, Chattanooga; J. D. Patterson, Atlanta; J. L. Dodson. Oxford; J. 10. Lacy, Jasper: J. P. Weav- CT, Anniston; k. M. Baker, Richmond Va; John May, Baltimore; R. D. Wall, Memphis; J. E. Terry, Chicago; G. C.. Berry, Loulsville; l.. Lewis, Atlanta; l.. c. Pratt, Centreville; T. W. Crutchfield. Chattanooga; c. W. Sharp, New York; w. A. James, D. w. McAlister, Atlanta :; J. A. Blount Gadsden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
BOYS ESCAPED FROM JAIL.
The Birmingham Runaways Were Sen.
 tenced in Columbus, Miss.

A special to The Age-Herald yesterday stated that the six boys arrested at Co., lumbus, Miss, several days ago and claiming to be from Birmingham es- capped from the city jail there Tuesday night. There were no traces of the boys at late hour last night, and 1t is sup posed that they started homeward.
 The runaways were tried before Mayor Gunter and sentenced to serve ten days on the streets. They were sent to jail and during the night managed to break out The boys are Rusky Poole, Albert Whitfield. Tom Whitfield, Adolphus Hopp, Warrent Kennedy and Harry Burke. A ticket had been sent to Co., lumbus for the latter and he was told to coma home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16

New Company.-A declaration of in- corporation was filed yesterday by the Russell Hamilton Investment company, capital stock $2000 The incorporators are N. E. Russell of Birmingham and G. L. Hamilton of Ensley. The prin- cipal place of business will be in Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
LIVELY CONTEST FOR PONY.
Bazaar for Benefit of orphanaee At
 tracting Crowds.

The bazaar at St. Paul's hall, which is being held for the benefit of the orphan- age, is drawing large crowds. The booths, and especially the 'kuntry store, are well patronized, and the contest for the pony is growing very spirited. The pony vote last night stood: For Willie Cusick 192; for Frank Loy 2l9; for Eugene Ross 264; for Miss Aurelia Sewall 50; for Hal Mall lory 31 for Cecil Claude 55.
 The ladies will serve lunch today from F to 2 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
sEABoARD IS PROGRESSIVE.
Extensive improvements Made In tho
 Roads Rolling Stock.

Atlanta April 15.-The Seaboard Air Line Railroad company has made exten- sive improvements in it's rolling stock through a purchase of 100 freight cars, S2 freight engines and nine passenger en- zines.
 The total cost of this equipment Is $1,- SS9, 300. Of this amount $2S4, 300 is to be paid in cash, while 414 per cent gold equipment bonds have been issued to cover the remaining $1, ,605,0OO. The bonds are held by the Guaranty Trust company of New York as trustee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
IS WANTED IN BLocToN.
Francisco Marasho Charged With
 Stealing $15o-Denies 1t.

Charged with carrying a concealed pis- tol and being wanted in Blocton for stealing $50 from an aged man with whom he lived, Francisco Marasho was arrested last night by Policemen Nix and Norrell after a lively chase on horseback. The policemens attention was called Co the man on Twenty-flrst street, down which he yas running with Tom Lazarus. a man from Blocton, behind yelling Stop the thief! The police ran the man down.
 When the police searched the man they found two $50 bills and $35 in smaller denominations, besides a $15 ticket to St. Louis. According to the story of Lazarus, who followed Marasho from Blocton, the latter was rooming in the house of an old man, and robbed him of si50 in three $50 bills. As soon as the robbery was discovered Morasho was missing and he was followed to Birmingham. Morasho claims he is innocent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16

At the Biiou.
 For Liberty and Love-" a Cuban war melodrama, was presented at the Bijon theatre last night by the HuntleyMoore Stock company before large and unusually enthusiastic audience. There are many dramatic scenes in the piece, and they never failed to draw out hearty applause.
 The company is east to better advant- age than in the opening piece, and the play appeals more to the audience. The piece will be played at the matinee this afternoon and at the night performaIice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
Youthful Offender Sentenced.

John Huggins, a youth. but an old offender and frequenter of the city jail, was yesterday fined $90 and sen fenced to work 1S0 days on the streets by Judge Feagin in the police court Huggins was convicted of stealing $10 from Thomas Hinds last Sunday night. The mother of the wayward boy was in court during the trial and wept all the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
FIGHTING HAS NOT CEASED.
French Cruiser Arrives With War
 News From San Domingo.

St. Thomas. Danish West Indies, April 15.-The French cruiser Troude arrived today from San Domingo City It re- ports that fighting took place Sunday night and Monday morning between the revolutionlsts and the government forces. during which several men were killed and many wounded. Among the wounded was seaman on the German cruiser Vineta, who is supposed to be fatally hurt The Dominican government troops captured fort but were eventually repulsed.
 The Dominican revolutionary gunboat Independencia has gone to the north of the island. Another fight was momen- tarily expected when the Troude sailed as the revolutionists are preparing to pursue President Vasquez and his troops
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
RECKLESS DRIVER ARRESTED.
A Negro Charged With Running Over a
 Little Boy.

Will Mitchell, g. negro driver on a wagon which carries the News to the trains was arrested last night on a charge of reckless driving. He Is accused of running over and seriously injuring Rob ert Smith, the little son or Mrs. Mary Ezelle, who lives on the third floor of the building at the corner of Twentieth street and Avenue A. Both of the boys legs are badly injured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
VERY LOW RATES
To Savannah, Ga., and Return via
 Southern Railway.

Account Southern Baptist convention, Southern railway will sell round trip tickets to Savannah. Ga. May 5, 6, z, limited to May 20. 1903, at rate of one fare plus 25 cents. By depositing tickets with joint agent at Savannah and paying fee of 50 cents extension of final limit may be had until June l, 1908.
 Excellent schedules, double daily trains For sleeping car reservations 6 detailed information apply passenger office. Nor ris building. Telephone 6l7
 J. C. LUSK,
 District Passenger A9ant 4-10-to-5-6
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
MANUFACTURERS WILL OPEN
 FIGHT ON ORGANIZED LABOR
Continued from First Page)

the labor question on humanitarian grounds. I urge my own employees to join unions. I believe the labor union has been a great educator, and I am opposed to any war on organized labor"
 Mir Jones was interrupted several times by attempts to end the debate, but he held the floor until he had finished his argument.
 The warmest debate of the day occurred when an attempt was made to instruct the secretary to print and distribute
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16

Electric fans of every style and size, for sale cheap. In vestigate our stock before placing your order. Bir. mingham Railway, Light & Power Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
Jack Spinners Strike.

Amsterdam, N. Y, April 15-The jack spnners strike began in the knitting mills of Amsterdam today. It is not as unanimous an affair as was expected by the union. All mills are in operation as usual.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
connress of Latin peonIe.

Rome, April 15.-The congress of the Latin people began today at Rome M. Chaumie, French minister of public in- struction said the union of the Latin race must be along the paths of peace and the diffusion of civilization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16

Marr age Licenses.-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Her bert E. Reynolds and Ida Mae Beavers, General J. Franklin and Jarona Hix, Andrew Watts and Anna Doffran, Moss s. Ware and Roberta Johnson, Henry J. Long and Lottie Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
Charqed With Swindlinq.

J. H. Morris, white man, was arrested last night by Policemen Burke and Ha- good on charge of swinding. He has a license to peddle jewelry, and the police men claim that he is misrepresenting it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16

Summer is coming and the fan question should be of interest to you. Let us show you our fans. Birmingha m Railway, Light & Power Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
Residence BurqIarlzed.

The residence of Mrs. J. D. Allison, at 629 Emma avenue, Smithfield, was burglarzed Tuesday night and two ladies gold watches were stolen. Attached to the watches were two gold chains. A gold ring was also stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
THE REVIVAL BEGINS.
Evangelist Greeted By Large Crowd
 Last Night.

A very large audience greeted the noted evangelist, the Rev. Richard w. Lewis of Colorado and Professor McClelland, the slngef, at ihe First Cumbeglau1 Presbyterian church last night
 hfr. Lewis thefna Nas Gods RevlV !. !" a9a he held tha fapt attention Qf his au- euae IAe 9la Book Bomea rdad. will be tha HHI-ei I toHiRlfLs discourse. The meetiI nrom f ah crowds that will oNeftdA the Saps.S..y u tic church.
 There will be a children's meeting this afternoon The children's chorus will be a great feature of the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
NOTICE.

We have some choice busi- ness property to offer. Jem- ison Real Estate and Ins. Go. ll3 2Ist street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Bilou.

At the Bijou-Huntley-Moore Stock company all week. Usual matnees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16

Capital lncreased---A declaration was filed in the office of the probate judge yesterday to increase the stock of the Birmingham Savings bank to $10O,00J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16

Electric Fans, the best and cheapest. United Electric Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
CITY ITEMS.

Petitions in Bankruptcy.-Petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by Jim Harris and J. A. Bennett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16

$32OO-rents $40, 10 room house, close in. Eborn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-04-16
Alabama Brewing Go.
 Bohemian Beer"

$4OOO-lO room residence, 4 large lots, NorthSide. Choice, snap. Eborn, the Woodward.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-13
Ribbons.
Underweat..

Children's Underwear in Cam els hair, all sizes Ioc Children's fine lall wool Un- sderWear in white or ornatural, from 25c for size I6, now
 Ioc, rise SC size Bows Camels Hair Under wear, all sizes Ioc Mems Scarlet wool Drawers, from SIPS 75c Working Gloves. Mems heavy Gloves, several styles Now 3oc
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-13

/. District Deputy Garde of New Ha- ven will visit Harmony lodge, F. and A. M., tonight.
 Mrs Marie E. Pritchard, aged 73 years, died yesterday at her. home on Maple street, Waterville. Funeral services will be held at the house to- night. The remains will be taken to New Canaan for burial.
 Branch No of the International Sunshine society was organized yester- day afternoon at the residence of Mrs O. W. Skiff. 20 State street, by State President Mrs Lucy Andrews. Officers were chosen as follows: President Mrs Helen Garlick; first vice-president Mrs A. E. Stone; second vice-president, Mrs Mary Parrish; third vice-p -presi- dent, Mrs c. W. Skiff; secretary, Mrs E. L. Bronson: treasurer, Mrs E. c: White. The next meeting will be held with Mrs Helen Garltck of the Water town road.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-13
COMING EVENTS

Entertainments, Fairs and sociables of
 Local Interest.
 Nov S-14-St Parick's parish grand annual fair.
 Nov II. 12. 1s, 14-st Joseph's T. A. soc1ety's annual fair
 Nov 13.-Social dance given by W. A. C., Town hall, Watertown.
 Nov 15-Prof w.. J. Walshe in his celebrated "Irfsh Evening" under aus pices of St Joseph's T. A. society, City hall.
 Nov 16.-Miss Reeds reception and dance at Leavenworth hall.
 Nov 19-19-Concert, living statuary and Mrs Jarley's wax works at A. M. E. Zion church. ss.s
 Nov 19.-Nutmeg Social clubs third annual promenade.
 Nov 19-P Promenade given by the scorcher club at Leavenworth hall.
 Nov f9- Entertainment and dance 20th anniversary of Lyra Singing socl- ety.
 Nov -Merrimac Athletic club sixth annual promenade and dance.
 Nov 20-North End Athletic club, promenade at their rooms Nov Waterbury Military band promenade at City hall.
 Nov 21. g. A. Holiday festival under auspices of St Michael's church, WatervilIe.
 Nov 2S.-Prof Provost's apron and .necktie party. Odd Fellows hall.
 Nov 26 Mary's Alumni associa- ton, private social at St Patrick's hall. Nov 26- Concert and sociable. benefit of St Cecilia's building fund, at Con cordia hall - November 26- Brooklyn Athletic club fourteenth annual concert and socia- ble. at City hall. < Nov 27-Employes of American Pin Go. Promenade and dance.
 Dec 3-Receptfon and dance of Local 261. A. F. of M., Odd Fellows hall.
 Dec 3.-Prompters' reception and dance at Odd Fellows hall.
 Dec 6-Sacred concert. benefit of James Murrican, at Jacques opera house.
 Dec Sacred Heart drum corps sixth concert and promenade at Speedweil hall
 Dec 29-Re-union of the class of '03 at Leavenworth hall.
 Dec 3O Sunshine Athletic clubs fourth annual promenade at Speedwell hall
 Jan 13- Goodwill Social club, 4th annual concert and promenade at Speedwell hall.
 Jan 29-Feb S-st Thomas's church fair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-13
The MiIIer& & Peck Co
Woman's Ready to-Wear Gar-
 IllentS
TRY TO MATCH THEM.


 COATS. At S9.9S-Ladies' Zibeline Coats. with bands of black, all silk lined, value AI sl'O.9's-Ladies'@ 'e Goats, made of < Montagnacor Kersey. with cape, all silk lined. At $7.9S Ladies' Kersey Goats. with cape, tan, black and castor, all silk lined.
 SUITS. At .9S-Ladies' Suits in long coat or paddock style, in Scotch mixtures. value $16 At S1S.9S-L Ladies Suits, made Of extra heavy cheNiot.a long coat. blouse eff feet, value S25. At $9,98- Ladies Suits. made of cheviot. Venetian or Scotch mixtures in variety of styles.
 SKIRTS. At $1. .49-Ladies' Walking Skirts, made of heavy striped cloth. At S1. .9S Ladies' or Misses Skirts, with hip trimming, strapped seams. At S38 .as Ladies' Walking Skirts, hip. trimmed and wide band stitched. FURS. At S14.9S-XX Baltic Seal Coats. lined with Skinner's satin, value S2o. At S22. 2.9S-XXX Seal Coats, fur revers, blouse front, value $50. At S9.9S-L Large Isabella or Sable Fox Scarfs.
 At $39s- Extra long Coney scarfs. At $1. .25 Children's Angora Fur Sets. At $4.9s Children's Chinchilla Sets.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-13
CITY NEWS

= tt
 Don't miss the promenade at Mill. Plain tonight.
 Fresh shoulders Sc lb at. Castles market for Saturday.
 Benjamin Hall, who has been an in- mate of the Waterbury hospital for the past three weeks, has finally re- covered and will resume his former position with the Scovill Manufactur- ing Go.
 List of letters remaining unclaimed in the postof1ce: Oscar Akerstrom, Mrs Kate Bishop, Charles Chase. Mrs Otti1lie Dunn, Miss Rose H. Downs, Mrs Rose Griffin. Mrs Hattie HoweIls W. H. King. Mrs Frank Murray. Miss Nelia Munson, Dina Massicott, Miss Harriet B. Munro, Miss Maria Yorke
 Judge Wheeler held short calendar in the superior court this morning. Nothing of any material consequence was transacted. Attorney Bristol of New Haven, of the firm of Stoddard, Bristol and Stoddard. was present to stir up the motion to get the officials in the sewage case to jail right away, but Judge Wheeler said the mattee could wait another week. anyway. A bond of $50 was ordered in one week in the suit of Max Beiner against Ja- cob Mussler. and in the breach of promise case of Marie Pumella vs Pasdua1e Contaldf time to file bond was extended to Tuesday.
 Maurice Keefe, aged 63 years, died last night at his home, 167 Charles street. Besides a widow he leaves one daughter, Mrs Frank Horne of this city; two brothers. John and Den his, and one sister. Mrs Ellen Kelly of Middletown. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning at 6:30 o'clock to St Patrick's church. The remains will be taken to Middletown for burial in charge of Undertaken Mulville Mir Keefe @as for many years an employe of Benedict & Burn hams, but for some time past he worked for the American Ring Go. He was one of the old residents of Brook lyn and had wide circle of friends.
 On November the proprietors of thirteen barber shops in this city were notified to improve the sanitary condi- tions of their places. This order was issued as a result of tour of inspec- ton of the different barber shops in the city, made by the state board of examiners of barbers several weeks ago. During this inspection it was discovered that the above number of barber shops were not in the proper san- itary condition. Yesterday was the last day of the time allowed the proprietors of the thirteen shops to carry out the order of the health officer. A number of the barbers have complied with the order. Next week the state board of examiners of barbers will probably visit the city and will make tour of inspection of the thirteen shops. If the proprietors have not complied with the health officers order the shops will be closed.
 Beautiful holiday designs in sterling silver toilet sets are on display in the south window of the Upson Jewelry Go. Some of the patterns are maryels of art and are masterpieces of die sinking.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-11-13
Boys Sweaters.

+Boys' all wool Sweaters,
 from $I.oo goo Littlo Mems Sweaters, con-
 trasting colors, from SI.oo soc