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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

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Dec. i. Dec. 49, changes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
MISCELLANEOUS GAS COMPANIES


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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

TOTAL scies Tor The Week.
Total q. preceding week
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

United States deposits includea. $50. s28 500
Tie following shows the relation between the
total reserve and the total deposits on the respec
tive dates:
Dec - g. Dec. 20. '02 Dec. y. '0l
S"ecle S1 -. ~ sA59gtsUoO $l6lO4SSG0
l@Eai tet1eIS bo-v5tyV oeOIS.OOJ 20 go coo
Total resfrve -s-25o3t5oo S&25o 57eOo sesl 500
feai1ft depoaits- 2iG07i.oo0 2I69e4.ooo 2eGo24o75
lleseryo ....... sI40255oo Ss,oas. 500 50 7s5 s25
Per cent of reserve. z66 a59 256
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-20
FOREIGN COMMERCE.

2oo. sol Total sales for the day. unlisted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
TECHNIQUE OF STARRING.
Court Must Decide Difference Between
 Public and Private Exhibition.

Boston, Mass, March 6.-The question Of arat constitutes the difference between public and a private sparrlng exhib- tion was argued today in connection with a test case in the East Bostcn court, and while the court sta ed that without doubt the practice of certain clubs in holding sparring exhibitions was an at- tempt to evade the law, the court was forced, in the absence of damaging evil dence, to discharge the defendants.
 The complaint was against the club manager, referee and members who as- sisted In the recent George Gardner-Al Weinig fight, the boxers also being named but not appearing.
 The evidence showed that admission to the exhibition could be gained upon pay ment of one dollar, which entitled any person so paying to membership in the club. The government contended that this membership was entirely tempor- ary and sought only for the purpose of witnessing the contest. The judge held that the exhibition was not public one; that the club had a charter, had se- cured lease of the entire building to run its exhibitions, and the fact that one man had got into the show on another mans ticket did not make it public ex- hihitiOn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
MIR. AND MRS. DICKINSON HERE.
Couple Assaulted By Burglar at Cor
 dova In lnfirmary.

MT. and Mrs. J. c. Dickinson, who were assaulted in their room at Cordova Thursday morning by a negro burglar and struck several times on the head with hatchet, were brought to Bir- mingham yesterday and carried to Cope land & Berry's infirmary where they are now under treatment At 3 o'clock this morning 1t was stated at the in- firmary that they would live through the night but that their final recovery was extremely doubtful.
 Thursday night negro or negroes en- tered the residence of Mir Dickinson, who Is proprietor of a saloon at Cordova for the purpose of stealing a large sum of money which had been carried from the saloon that night. The negro struck both on the head with hatchet and the injuries will probably prove fatal.
 The exact extent of the injuries of the couple is not fully determined yet, but their faces and heads were badly hacked with the hatchet. Dr. Copeland operated on them yesterday afternoon. Reports from Cordova state that so far only one negro has been arrested.
 MT. and Mrs. John Ross, Mrs. Sarah Smith, Miss Agnes Ross and G. II. Ross of Mossboro are in the city to be at the bedside of the couple if needed Mrs. Dickinson was a Miss Ross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
AMERICAN LEAGUE MEETING.
For Several Hours Men Discuss Com
 mittee Reports and Adjourn.

New York, March 6. - The American Baseball league owners held their second days session at the Fifth Avenue hotel today. The meeting did not get into ses- sion until late. For nearly three hours the men discussed reports of various committees and then adjourned until to- morrow The situation of the playing grounds in New York was not made pub lie.
 Most of today's session was spent in discussing the report of the rules com mittee. Rule A, relating to foul strikes held the owners in heated deadlock for two hours, but the report was finally adopted to B.
 This rule cahsed trouble at the joint conference of the rules committee of the American and National leagues and the National association. The American league opposed the rule then, but was outvoted.
 After the meeting President Killea of Boston said:
 "The meeting of the American league is against the foul strike rule but we passed it out of deference to the rules committee
 Asked about the local situation. MT. Johnson said:
 we are in New York safe enough, and before the meeting adjourns announce ment will be made letting the public know all our plans. I can give no infor- nation tonight
 The report of the board of directors was the first business taken up at the afternoon session, and 1t was adopted. The pennant was formally awarded to the Philadelphia athletics.
 The report of the peace committee was also read and adopted as was the report of President Johnson and the board of directors. declaring the Baltimore fran chise forfeited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07

auditors office is making rapid progress in disposing of the state tax lands under contract with parties in Kansas City, who are taking it all at 15 cents per acre. The agent of these contractors is a Mr. Krebs of Tuscumbia The lands are being sold by counties as fast as notices can be sent out to the owners, that being a re- quirement before a sale can be made.
 The state is not in position to give a good title to a very large proportion of these lands, but the contractors for pur- chase take the chances on that. This ac- counts for the low price at which the lands are sold The contract has beep completed as to Walker, Franklin and some other counties. It is impossible to estimate the number of acres. but it will run toward 15O,00O. In Baldwin alone there are 0.000 acres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
MR. GEO. H. DAVIS
 RESIGNS POSITION
GENERAL MANAGER OF THE 6lR. MINGHAM RAILWAY, LIGHT AND POWER co. SUCCEEDED BY oA- VlD A. BELDlN.

The report comes from Atlanta that George H. Davis. general manager of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company has resigned on account of i'll health and that David A. Belden, vice president and general manager of the Georgia Railway and Electric company of Atlanta, has resigned his position and has accepted the position here made va cant by MT. Davis.
 This is not a great surprise to the friends of MT. Davis in Birmingham for he has been very i'll for the past two or three months and is at present at Hot Springs. He is regarded as one of the ablest street railway engineers and man. agers in the country He is a member of the engineering firm of Ford, Bacon & Davis.
 The Atlanta News makes the accurate statement that the Birm.ngnam Railway. Light and Power company is owned and controlled by H. M. Atkinson and P. S. Arkwright of Atlanta, and that 1t was pos sibly through them that MT. Belden was influenced to make the change. These gentlemen are stockholders in the Bir. mingham company, but 1t is we'll known here that the Newmans of New Orleans headed by Isadore Newman. Sr., are TOW the controlling stockholders in the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company
 It is said that Mir. Belden will come to Birmingham and enter upon his duties at onee He has been in Atlanta about two years, and is originally from Peoria, Ill, where he mad extensive experience in the management of an ur-to-date street car system
 President Jemison is out of the city, and therefore no official confirmation of the report concerning MT. Davis resig- nation and Mir Belden's appointment could be oDuaned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
JEFFCOATS BODY
 STACKED IN ICE
BODY OF NOTED OUTLAW PASSES THROUGH MACON, GA" EN
 ROUTE TO SAVANNAH, WHERE
 IT IS WORTH $155o TO GATORS.

Atlanta, March GA special to the Constitution from Macon, Ga.' says;
 Packed in box of ice to preserve IL from decay, the body of Charles Jencoat' the Emanuel county outlaw passed through Macon tonight en route 10 Swaynesboro, where it will be surrender ed to the sheriff by the two Alabama deputies, one of whom shot Jeffcoat to death Wednesday afternoon near Liberty Hill.
 Jeffcoat was located Wednesday morn- ing at the home of his brother-in-laWs near Andalusia by Deputies Dunson and Prestwood
 The fugitive was then making his way Into Mississippi and when the officers came upon him, he was sitting on porch talking to some ladies' As the officers discovered him. Jeffcoat started on his journey to Liberty Hill accompanied by a 10-year-old boy, who was to show him the way.
 Near the house the officers and Jeffcoat met. When within some twenty feet of the outlaw both officers covered him with shotguns. Deputy Dunson drew bead on Jeffcoat, but before pulling the trigger said:
 'Jeffcoat, I've got the drop on you. Throw up your hands. I don't want to hurt you"
 Jeffcoat hesitated for a second. Within ten feet of him was large tree. Like a flash he darted behind the tree.
 Both officers and fugitive began firing, and at the second volley Jeffcoat fell dead. As Deputy Dunson attempted to step forward, he, too, dropped upon the ground. A bullet from the outlaws pistol had passed through his left leg.
 The body Is worth to lne sheriff in all s1550.
 Jeffcoat was a horse thief and --.lled Deputy Flanders who was trying to ar- rest him. He escaped into South Carolina, where he killed deputy sheriff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were recorded yesterday:
 M. c. Holcombe and wife, Una A. Hol- combe to Francis s. Holcombe, part of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 20, township IT, range 2.
 P. R. Parsons to George F. Burton and Marie Burton, part of the northeast quar- ter of section 20, township IT, range ? west.
 Fl. D. Cockrell to the Bessemer Saw ings bank, the west half of lots 10. 16, r and IS, block 222, Bessemer, sSS00.
 c. b. Crenshaw to Mrs. E. l.. Watts, lot 35, block 231. subdivision to plot made by E. Grieg, $1150
 Annie B. Nesbitt and husband, W. D. Nesbitt. to Jospeh R. Smith, Sr, lot 10 and part of lot Ii, block 775, Boddies sub- division of block, with all improvements. Sl00C0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07

Ina avery form of PRIVATE DISEASE, Sexual Weakness. etc. etc.. arc cured under plain guarantee.
 All condolences held irvioiate.
 Consulra tions at cffice or by mall in- vited without charge
 treatment by matl for those who can- not visit us-
 No written prescriptions We furnish all medicines.
 Question blanks for man CT woman sent free on application.
 Our Institute is thoroughly equipped with all modern sur gical electrical. x rav violet ray. galvRno- farsdic battery, electric static machine, arc light cabi- nets and other mcd<rn electro and me- .banical therapeutic devices for aiding ua fin inc scientific treatment of chronic diseases.
 Montaomery Advertiser; pr. Doxier is indorsed by the press and people of every section of Alabama
 The Southern Odd Fellow; We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. O. T. Dosier has already acquired in the iins of his profe ssion, but we know him to be . brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services
 Masonic Guide: pr. Doxier comes from q family of prominent physiciana and with hts full store of medical knowledge end his large experience in his profession can be relied on to treat disease In the most successful manner.
 Age-Herald, His long record ana ap. proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
 Offices First avenue and Twsnty-nrsl street. Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
HARRY PRATT WILL
 PAY $26 FOR RIDE
MAN WHO DROVE AROUND IN A SAUSAGE WAGON FINED s25 AND cosTs-WiLL PAY THE DAM. AGES ALSO.

Harry Pratt was fined s25 and costs on charge of cruelty to animals by Judge Feagin in the Police court yesterday at ternoon.
 Pratt was arrested Thursday night on a charge of taking possession of the Buckeye" sausage wagon and horse att tached to it. and in company with a friend driving all day.
 It was charged that the two men were drunk. When Coroner Paris discovered the turnout and the young men in it he sent for policeman. Pratt was arrested but the other man escaped before the arrival of the officer.
 In the Police court yesterday it devel- oped that Pratt had been drinking heav- fly, and he gave this as an excuse for taking possession of the horse and wagon. Coroner Paris intended to pre- fer more serious charges against Ten, but he promised Judge Feagin to pay the owner of the turnout the sum of $25 for the damage done, and he was given until the first of next month to hand her the money. In the meantime he is under $50 bond to comply with his promise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
BOWEN HAS RETURNED.
Went to Brooklyn to Attend Funeral
 of His Mother.

Washington, March 6.-Herbert w. Bowen, representative of Venezuela, who with Mrs. Bowen went to Brooklyn to att tend the funeral of his mother, returned to Washington tonight. He will resume immediately the negotiations for the sign ing of the protocols for the settlement of the claims of foreign governments against Venezuela. The protocol with Belgium is now ready for signature, and will be signed tomorrow by Baron Moncheur, the Belgian minister, and MT. Bowen It will follow mainly the lines of the protocol of the United States. When Belgians agree ment has been signed, five of the eight protocols with the peace powers will have been completed.
 The protocols with the bloekading pow CTS, Great Britain, Germany and Italy, for the reference to The Hague arbitra- tion tribunal of the question of preferen- tial treatment in the payment of the claims of the citizens of those countries also will be taken up immediately and pushed to a conclusion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
Part of vicksburs Submerged.

Vicksburg, Miss, March GA large section of the lower part of Yicksburg is covered by water, varying in depth from one to five feet, and several warehouses on the river front have been abandoned At p. m. the river gauge registered 46 feet, one foot above the danger line. a rise of three-tenths in ten hours. Scores of refugees and hundreds of farm ami mals have been brought in from the low lands during the past week. The gov ernment fleet here is held in readiness for any emergency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
ENSIGN WoRTMAN oN'TRIAL.
He Is Held Responsible for Accident
 on the Massachusetts.

Pensacola, Fla, March 6.-The court martial for the trial of Ensign Ward K. Wortman for alleged neglect of duty, re- sulting in the death of eight men of the battleship Massachusetts, convened at the navy yard today, with Rear Admiral Will liam c. Wise as president and Lieut.. Com. Cameron Winslow of the bureau of navi- gation as judge advocate.
 Ensign Wortman pleaded not guilty to all the charges and specifications, and asked permission of the court, which was granted, to have Lieut.. Wiley R. M. Field and Lieut.. Henry c. Muster act as coun- sel for him. The court then proceeded to examine witnesses. The defendant said the breech plugs of the gun were open and shells were in the gun. He said as the gun crew had been properly drilled he did not think it necessary for the turret officer to witness the loading. He said he had assisted in rescuing two men after the explosion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
PRAISES BIBLE SOCIETY.
Premier Bafour Pays Tribute In the
 Highest Terms to Organization.

London, March 6.-Premier Balfour speaking at meeting held at the Man sion house today as preliminary to the celebration of the centenniary of the British and Foreign Bible society, paid a tribute in the highest terms to its work.
 He said few organizations had such a wonderful record in increasing the activ- ity and usefulness of the Bible.
 Lord Mayor Samuel, who presided, com menting on the non-sectarianism of the society, called attention to the fact that he himself was a Jew.
 The president announced that the cen tenniary of the society in 1904 would be celebrated by an extension of the work and by raising $1.25o0OO. of which si75, oOC has been subscribed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
WILL CLOSE FACTORIES.
Window Glass Company to Better
 Equip Their Factories.

Pittsburg, March 6.-The American Window Glass company, by it's executive committee today issued a formal notice to its workmen that after lapse of seven days and on March 14 all of the factories of the American Window Glass company would close for the season ire spective of what other companies would do,
 The moment the factories are closed the company has arranged that a large force of men be put to work to equip them with the new glass blowing ma- chimes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
DID THE PRESS HAVE WHISKY?
Montana Legislature Thanks News
 papers for Saving Lives.

Helena, Mont, March 6-The eighth legislature came to an end this morning about o'clock without making an appro- priation to provide a Montana exhibit at the St. Louis exposition in 1904, the con ferees of the senate and house on the fair bill failing to reach an agreement. The general appropriation bill was signed.
 A vote of thanks was extended to the members of the press for maintaining a 'llfe-saving station in the office of the secretary of state"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
Reeeivership Case Heard.

Chicago, March 6.-The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific receivership case came up before Judge Nicely today on a motion to remove to the federal Circuit court, made on behalf of the Central Trust com pany of New York. It was decided that all of the documentary evidence will be laid before the judges of the federal court, March g, for a decision on the question of Jurisdiction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
METROPOLITAN BAR ROBBED.
A Burglar Supposed to Have Unlocked
 the Door.

burglar entered the rear of the Metropolitan bar yesterday morning and stole $65 which the proprietor had hidden among some bottles in the front of the cigar store before closing Thursday night. The rear door was found open by Police man Bryant about o'clock, and he noti- fled the proprietor, who at once went and looked for -.,e money, which he had hidden It was missing
 The place was entered with a key, as the locks were not tempered with The house of George Harris, negro porter, was searched and BPS was found in one purse and 50 cents in another He had pistol under his pillow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
BEAM MINERAL TO EXTEND.
T. w. Pratt Writes Friends In Hunts
 vile That Such Is the Case.

Huntsville March 6.-(Special)-T w. Pratt president of the West Huntsville cotton mill, now on visit in New York, has written associates here that he is assured of the extension of the Birming- ham Mineral railroad from Oneonta north to the Tennessee river.
 MT. Pratt says that this extension will be made by the Louisville an Nashville within short time, and incidentally he mentions the magnificent advantages that will be conferred upon Huntsville by di- rect connection with the mineral district of Alabama. The great need of this city Is cheaper coal for manufactories and the need will be supplied by the new road
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07

De Koven has produced fitting suc- cessor to Robin Hood" The gallery is sure to whistle the catchy music, and this is always a sign that music has life. Three numbers will without doubt be whistled and sung everywhere, and these are ''The Dew Is on the Heather" Fare well to the Forest" and ''The Banner of the Cross
 The Bostonians will be at the Jefferson theatre next Thursday Sale of seats will commence Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
All aoats Delayed.

owensboro, March 6.-The river here is still rising and at o'clock tonight is within 2ls feet of the 1884 rise. All boats are delayed. It has been raining all day and small streams are rising rapidly. A high wind is doing untold damage tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
Separate Cars Wanted.

passed a house bill requiring street car companies in cities of the first class to operate separate street cars for white and colored people or to separate such pas sengers in cars operated for both. The bill now goes to the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
Six-Round Draw,

Milwaukee, March 6.-"Kid" Abel of Chicago and Hugh McPadden of Brook lyn went six rounds to draw before the Badger Athletic club tonight. McPadden was over weight and the bout was decid- on their feet at the finish. McPadden had the better of the fight after the sec ond round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
Rain Still Falling.

Metropolis H., March 6.-Rain fell all night and today and the, Ohio river is rising rapidly. The river is now three feet above the danger line. The lower portions of Metropolis are flooded and a few more feet of water will compel the closing down of several factories
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
Nothing Done on EIkIns Law.

Chicago. March 6.-The mass meeting of western and southern passenger convened to consider what reforms are necessary under the pro- visions of the Elkins law, adjourned to- day without a definite conclusion being reached in anything. Every proposition that was advanced met with opposition from some source, but majority re- port was obtained upon number of pronositions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
CITY ITEMS.

Petitions In Bankruptcy.-Petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by E. Hopkins and E. N. Parnell.
 Marrl lage Licenses.-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to John Broadrecht and Maggie A. Deerr, Ed Linn and Paralee Sullivan, John T. Moore and Mollie Coker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
Barclay Goes to Bremerton.

Washington, March 6.-While no official announcement has been made. 1t is be- lieved in naval circles that Capt. Charles J. Barclay, eommandant at the Boston navy yard, has been selected for Jimilar duty at the Bremerton, Washington, yard.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
Richard Mansfield.

Richard Mansfield will come by special train when he comes to Birmingham to present Julius Caesar at the Jefferson theatre next Friday. Manshed's Julius Caesar" Is proclaimed the most brilliant, massive and impressive stage representa- tion ever given by him. The sac of seats will commence Tuesday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
At the BiIou.

The last performances of the Bijou Musical Comedy company in "A Texas Steer. wll be given this afternoon and tonight. The advance sale for both per formances guarantees that the house will be filled when the curtain rises.
 The company will play "The House That Jack Built" next week. The com pany is well cast, and several excellent specialties will be introduced incidentally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
"Foxy QuilIer."

There probably never was a more pop ular musical comedy than roxy Quill Ter" Expressions from the play are heard all over the country. and the music of the production is also very popular
 The production will be at the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
DRS. DOZIER & CO. PHYSICIANS. SURGEONS AND Ex
 PERT SPECIALISTS.

1reat HuccesBfui- iy all N 6 rv 0 u .. Blood. Skin. Rec tai V en e r e a l, Genito- Urinary and Chronic Diseases, Female Complaints and Delicate Dis orders of Men and Women Nearly all operations of surgical ' character done WITHOUT PAIN to the pa- &tAnf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-07
Pretendsr Captured.

Paris. March e-A dispatch from Tan gier, Morocco. received this afternoon. says: A courier who has just arrived from Fes announced the capture of the pretender.