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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
ROMANCE HOYERS
 ABOUT MARRIAGE
TALLADEGA COUPLE CAME TO BIRMINGHAM TO SEE BEEN HuR" AND SURPRISE FRIENDS BY HAVING A QUIET WEDDING.

Yesterday morning a vislbly excited young couple came into The Age-Herald office and made the unstartling announce ment that they had been married and that they wanted a correct report of the marriage to appear in the paper They were MT. and Mrs. W. A. James of Tai- ladega.
 Thursday afternoon W. A. James and Miss Maud S. Anderson came up from Talladega ostensibly for the purpose of witnessing the performance of Ben Hur. After they arrived they suddenly decided to look up a preacher and get married Accordingly they repaired to the residence of the Rev. Dr. Davidson and had the ceremony performed about p. m. in the presence of three of four of their friends
 It was their original intention to Keep the matter quiet and not even let any of their friends or relatives in Talladega know of 1t for month or so, An Age Herald reporter, however in scrutinizing the list of marriage licenses issued at the court house spied the names of W. A. James and Maud s. Anderson and they got into the paper Friday morning. The couple stated that since the item had been published they wanted the partieu- lars published
 The news of the marriage was, or course a great surprise to the bride s parents in Talladega and to her sister. who Is visiting Miss Maud Truss at East Lake.
 The bride was born and reared in Talla- dega, where she has numerous friends. The groom Is from Norfolk, Va, and has only been in Talladega about six months. He is in the employ of railroad com pany. The bride and groom were enter tained Thursday night by Miss Dusen- berry.
 Mir. James left last night for home to brave the storm and the bride will follow him Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
AT THE CHURCHES.

Today is Sexagesima, the second Sun day before Lent.
 The Right Rev Edward P. Allen, bishop of Mobile, will preach at high mass at St. Paurs tomorrow.
 The young ladies of the Cumberland Presbyterian church gave valentine tea on Thursday evening in the church par lors. These young women are educating a young girl In Mexico.
 Miss H. A. Keyser, secretary or the Church Association for the Advancement of the Interest of Labor an organized so- ciety of the Episcopal church, will be in Birmingham the first of next week, and will give a talk at St. Mary's, and per- haps elsewhere.
 There will be a congregational meeting tomorrow at Il o'clock at the South High lands Presbyterian church to hear the report of the committee that was to have reported last Sunday on the selection of a pastor to fill that pulpit.
 St. Mary's chapter of the Hillman hos pital will give a valentine party at Five Points in Miss Williams Kindergarten today at o'clock. Candy, fish pond and valentines will be the features of en- tertainment.
 The Rev J. J. Grier will preach at the Cumberland Presbyterian church tomor- TOW. both morning and evening" in the place of the Rev. I. D. Steele. who is in Florida.
 The ladies of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church will give valentine party today at 2:30 o'clock in the church. Candy and valentines will be for sale, and an interesting musical programme will be rendered by the Sunday school children.
 The Right Rev C. M. Beckwlth, bishop of Alabama, will arrive in Birmingham reception in his honor at the residence of the Rev J. A. Van Hoose. On Sunday morning, February 22, at II o'clock. Bishop Beckwith will preach and confirm a class at the Church of the Advent, and at night he will conduct the services at St. Mary's-on-the e-Highlands. In the aft ernoon he will visit St. Marks. All three churches have large confirmation classes.
 pr. M. Newfield will attend the confer ence of Southern Rabbs at Vicksburg March 16.
 of Loder Is the acting organist and choir master at Temple Emanuel.
 The Rev. Father O Donnel will say mass and preach at Helena tomorrow,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
INVESTORS FEAR
 MONEY IS LOST
MANY IN BIRMINGHAM WERE IN. PERSISTED IN ARNOLD TURF 1N- vEsTMENT co.-EM8RAcEp ALL GLASSES OF PEOPLE.

There is a great deal of interest in Birmingham in the reported bankruptcy of the E. J. Arnold Turf Investment com pany in St. Louis Many persons in the city had sums invested with the com pany, and they all fear that their money is now total loss. It is estimated that Birmingham investors have at least S5O,- 900 with the concern. The sums range all the way from s5 to $5oOO. It Is said that some of the most influential men in town are losers in the deal and that the classes of people who have invested in- clude shop girls, clerks, business men, professional men and, in fact men in every walk of life.
 Some of the investors still have con- f1dence and believe that the company will yet pay out, while others are sceptical and think that their money is lost, and that they will never get cent.
 Until last week the dividends of the company had been paid with assuring regularity every Wednesday, and since the dividends were always from two to five per cent of the amount invested many are ahead even if they never ge, a cent of the principal back. One man who is said to have s5OOO invested had drawn an average of over $100 week for over year and half. He drew out his 5000 week before last and is therefore away ahead. He Is regarded as a lucky genius.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
ANOTHER CHANCE
 FOR REGISTERING
The Reasonable Excuse Pro-
 vision in the Plan
CANDIDATES CONFIDENT
Campaign Managers Continue Active at Both Headquarters-complete List of Those Who Will Go Be-
 fore the People March 2.

Though the ten days of registration have passed there is still another oppor- tunity offered to the voters who failed to register by Thursday night In the provisions of the plan of registration adopted by the city democratic executive committee, one Is to the effect that any qualified elector who failed to register during the ten days will be allowed to do so on the day of the primary, March ?, if a reasonable excuse is given why he did not register before.
 "The reasonable excuse" was discussed at the headquarters of tbe different can didates yesterday. The term can be construed in many ways. Evidently 1t was embodied in the plan to guard against any democrat being denied the privilege, if he has received a life regis tration certificate and has paid his poll tax, or is exempt from the payment of the tax on account of being over @ years of age or belonging to a military company.
 Reasonable Excuse.
 The real purpose of the "excuse' is un- doubtedly to give all democrats a chance to participate in the primary. The ex- cuses may cover a broad range, sickness, absence from the city or even forgetful- ness.
 There are about 1000 qualified voters in Birmingham. Of this number S3O0 have registered. It is more than probable that at least 800 of the 700 who have not so far registered will avail themselves of the opportunity on March 2
 Both candidates for mayor Mayor Drennen and George B. Ward, and their managers, are confident of winning Ac- tivity at the headquarters of both of the candidates continues unabated.
 complete list of the candidates now that the time limit for paying their en- trance fees has passed, can be given and Is as follows:
 The Candidates.
 For Mayor-w. M Drennen and George B. Ward
 For Police Commissioner -four to be selected)-Jake Burger, W. R. Me Gavock, George c. Phillips R. V. Mob ley, Eugene Fies. Sid B. Jones, Dan Don oboe. Samuel Ullman, c. A. Jones, D. D. Courson, Thomas F. Parker
 For Chief of Police-Chief c. W. Austin and Capt. W. E. Wier
 For alderman Gone fin each ward).
 First Ward-Thomas Wheeler, incum- bent; P. F. Goss.
 Second Ward-I. Epstein, C. T. Rainbow. John W. O'Neill
 Third Ward-Ben Barbour, R. H. Kerr present incumbent.
 Fourth Ward-Walter Moore, present in- cumbent.
 Fifth Ward-B. H. Cooper, Grimes Tay- Tor, C. F. Enslen.
 Sixth Ward-Fred A. Fulghum, John c. Forney.
 Seventh Ward-C. c. Heldt, present in- cumbent; J. F. Graham, Solon Jacobs. Eighth Ward-Harry Jones, present in cumbent.
 Ninth Ward-charles V. Benjamin, c. II. Estes, Dr. Baxter Rittenberry, Thomas H. simms. P. O'Hear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
HEARTY WELCOME
 ID FORMER PASTOR
RECEPTION AT SoUTHSIDE BAP. TIsT CHURCH LAST NIGHT IN HONOR OF THE REV. DR. p. T. HALE.

The Rev. Dr. P. T. Hale, formerly pas tor of the Southside Baptist church, but now pastor of the First Baptist church at owensboro, Ky, arrived in Birmingham yesterday from Gainesville Fla, where he has been assisting the pastor of the Baptist church in protracted meeting.
 Dr. Hale expected to reach Birmingham Thursday but was delayed by the high waters.
 A special service at the Southsde Bap- tist church had been announced for Thursday evening in order that the mem bers of Dr. Hale's old congregation might have an opportunity of hearing and sess ing him.
 As Dr. Hale's stay in the city is to be brief special service, followed by an informal reception was held at the South side Baptist church last night.
 Dr. Hale made a short but eloquent talk and many of his former congregation were present to welcome him. The doctor is looking particularly well and is n per- feet health He expressed great happiness at being able to visit Birmingha
 "I feel that my affections are deeply rooted here" said Dr. Hale. He was amazed at Blrmingham's growth and de- velopment in the last few years.
 Dr. Hale will leave this morning for Owensboro. He was the guest of Dr. w. E. B. Davis.
 Dr.. Hale is considered one of the ablest men in the Baptist denomination. He is a scholar in the broadest sense of the word and his sermons are noted for their eloquence De Hale has travelled cxten- sively abroad and has made repeated trips 70 the Holy Land
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14

as saying that if any of the big systems got control of the Frisco 1t would be the Rock Island. The following dispatch from Austin, Tex, to the Globe-Democrat may be significant along that line:
 "It was learned here today on the most trustworthy authority that the Rock Isl and's purchase of an interest fin the Hous- ton and Texas Central Is only part of gigantic deal which is now pending for control by that corporation of other im- portant railroad property of the south- west. It was stated by the same author. lty that negotiations are pending by which the Rock Island is to form a track agreement with one of the most import ant lines of the south and southwest. The informant declined to state at thil time what road is involved in this deal. It Is surmised. however. that 1t Is tha Southern Pacific. and that It Is proposed that the Rock Island shall use the for mer's track from Houston into New Or leans and from Fl Paso to California
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
Fred Herrick Fined in Police
 Court Took Appeal
COLD SHAW CONTENTION
"Whether to Pay or Whether Not to Pay" the ouestion-ltem of 15 Gents Causes Large
 Expenditure.

Recause he did not think he should pay an item of 15 cents on his restaurant bill at inc Morris. refusing to pay which he was fined 1 cent, millionaire of Mill waulkee has probably spent several hun dred dollars in fighting a case. The de- cision was appealed from the Police court to the Criminal court, and was reversed yesterday, the jury in the first division of the Criminal court, upon its delibera- tions after the conclusion of the evidence, returning a verdict of not guilty.
 The case was that of charge against Fred Herrick. a wealthy lumber dealer. Mir. Herrick came here from Wisconsin to stand another trial rather than pay the fine of cent, without costs. assessed against him.
 It was on a warm day last July when MT. Herrick came to Birmingham on business. He stopped at the Morris ho- tel. The gentleman went into the care and selected from bill of fare dainty meal.
 Cold Saw.
 Included in the order was a call TOT cold shaw. He did not wish dressing on It. and said so, he alleged. The waiter brought him cold slaw but it had gem erous supply of the undesired dressing spread over the chopped cabbage leaves MT. Herrick protested he did not want the dish, saying If the waiter would bring him some plain slaw without anything on it he would prepare 1t to his taste. It Is said the waiter told him this Is the only kind we have" MT Herrick continued his meal. At it's conclusion he received slip of paper. On the slip were the figures "65 cents," including 15 cents for the slaw. MT. Herrick, who 1t is said had a large sum of money in his pocket, refused to pay the slaw item. It Is alleged ne paic 50 cents
 The Arrest.
 He was arrested on a charge of re- fusing to pay the balance. MT. Herrick was escorted to the jail. He knew two persons in Birmingham, but was unable to find them. He was indignant. Ills feelings account for his indifference, 1t was alleged, as to whether or not he spent the night behind the bars It is said he slept in the jail that night be- cause he did not pay a bill for 15 cents, and that his signature was good for a large sum of money.
 The next day he was fined 1 cent. He refused to pay 1t and took an appeal He left the case in the hands of Arthur l.. Brown, Birmingham attorney.
 His Second Visit.
 When he was notified that the case was to come up in the Criminal court yes- terday MT. Herrick left Wisconsin sever al days ago for another trip south. When his case was called yesterday he was in the court room. In few hours the jury said he was not guilty. MT. Herrick had won his case. which could have been set tied for 1 cent, but which, for the sake of principle he claims he spent several hundred dollars to win.
 A gentleman said yesterday MT. Her rick was worth $3,OOOO00. Whether this is true or not he is reputed to be a wealthy man. He left for his home last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
RAILROAD WORLD.

l.. W. Collier commercial agent of the Illinois Central, with headquarters in Atlanta, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 s. c. Porter, travelling freight agent of the Big Four, was in Tuscaloosa vest er- day.
 w. B. Clements, travelling passenger agent of the Seaboard Air Line, with headquarters in Atlanta, passed throtIgh Birmingham yesterday on his way home from the west, where he has been taking vacation.
 The Seaboard Air Line has procured the necessary land near the pumping station of Atlanta on the Chataboochea river, and will in a short time begin the erection of bridge across the river at that point which will be used on its proposed line from Rockmont to At lanta.
 The New Orleans city council has aft last granted the Frisco full right of way to enter that city and a special from New Orleans to the Globe Democrat has the following to say regarding the Fris- co.'s plans:
 Now that the Frisco ordinance Is A law, work will be commenced at once upon the contraction of the Memphis New Orleans line of the system
 "Indeed, work has already been com menced." said l.. S. Berg, general agent of the St. Louis and San Francisco and vice president of the New Orleans and San Francisco for a big force of men is building south from Deckerville q small station about thirty miles west of Memphis The line will be built due south, but I am not yet prepared to say on what side of the river we will come into New Orleans. This is a point which has not yet been determined. With ordi- nary luck in the matter of weather the Frisco will be operating its trains be- tween this city and Memphis by January 1, 1904. It will erect a passenger station in New Orleans to cost a quarter of a million dollars and the station will be finished by the first of next year.
 AS we stated at the outset, the Frisco will spare no expense to complete every foot of it's tracks in Louisiana by 1904. so that it may enjoy ten years exemption from taxation. under the law of this state."'
 MT. Berg today received the following telegram from B. r. Yoakum, president of the Frisco system, who is now in New York:
 wish you would say to the mayor and others. who have opposed us from principles which they believed to be right that, as the matter Is now settled we should all get together and pull together with the view of making New Orleans the biggest. most important port fin this coun- try This shall be cur desire, and our ef- forts will be tn that direction. With the great products and territory served by the Frisco, we can and will become a factor In bringing about this result. No privileges granted US by the city of New Orleans shall be abused.
 (Slgned) "B. F. YOAKUM.'
 It was recently rumored that the Rock Island had it's eye on the Frisco in the southwest and our authority was quoted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
LOVES BROTHER LOCATED. Body of Man Killed in Oklahoma May Bc Brought to Birminqhar,.

Ray Love, who was killed in Oklahoma City, and whose death was announced here in a telegram received by Chief of Police Austin Thursday night, lived in Birmingham in 1895, and was at one time employed at the Union stock yards. When here he was about B years'of age and a number of people in Birmingham know him.
 M C. Love, a brother of Ray Love, holds the position of stenographer for the Continental Gin company at East Bir- mingham. The brothers had not seen each other for over two years. The tele. gram conveying the news of Ray Loves death was addressed to the chief of police or M C. Love. At first 1t was thought Love never lived here. but afterwards his brother was located.
 The body of Love will probably be sent to Birmingham from Oklahoma M. c. Love telegraphed yesterday that he would pay all expenses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
"FIorodora."

"Florodora,' which is claimed to be the most tuneful and artistic musical comedy of the period is being given this season. if possible with more acknowledgement of favor from the theatre going public than ever before. To all lovers of light, interesting and of course, artlstically presented stage entertainments, "Floro- dora" Is pleasing. It has been accorded more favors from every source than Is usually granted musical comedies, and has long since become recognized as a success The presentation this season is in every sense equal to that of last year with it's large chorus and Pretty Maidens' still a prominent feature. The principals on this visit include Isadore Rush in the role of Lady Holyrood," Corinne as Dolores" James Kiernan, the comedy role of "Tweedlepunch," Charles Dox playing "Gilfain," Willard Curtiss as Captain Arthur Donegal" Charles H. Bowers In the part of Frank Aber- coed, Francis Tyson as "Valleda," and Grace Hazard as Angela" Alfred Ca- hill will be seen as "Leandro.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
BOWLING NOTES.
Best Series of Games In the History
 of the Sport Locally.

The best series of games ever rolled In Birmingham was pulled off last night at the Standard alleys between Bridges and Hummer for the Standards and Hill and Flynn for the Elite. The games were hot ly contested and excellent scores were made By winning last nights games Messrs Hummer and Bridges proved themselves the best bowlers in Birming- ham-in fact around this part of the country. Hill also distinguished himself by rolling steady. spare game. Flynn took balloon" after the first game and never hit the ground. The score:
 2 5 Tot Av. Bridges %. PIP 167 176 1s7 177--929 1s5 4-5 Plummer... 1S2 19e 15s POS 1SS-927 1s5 2-5
 1856 Hill ... .. 1Sg 1Ss 167 19s 1s7-919 1Ss 4-5 Flynn :. :. 191 IA 142 16s 164-SO9 161 4-5
 172S Bridges and his Thigh ball' proved win. ners Friday night at the games between the Standards and the Elites. although Hill and his "cannon bal1'' were not far behind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
At the eiiou.

The last performance of the Fawcett company in '"The Christian" at the DlJou will be this afternoon and tonight The advance sale for both is large and fine houses are promised. There was large crowd present last night, and one of more than ordinary enthusiasm.
 The Fawcett company leaves tonight for Baltimore, where it will begin work on another production with which it will appear in Birmingham within the next few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
Nominations By President.

Washington, February 13.-The Presi- dent today sent the following nomina- tions to the senate: United States attor- ney, W. B. Sheppard, northern district of Florida; Marcus McLemore southern district of Texas. United States marshal, George P. Green, northern district of Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON. Saturday matlnee-"Ben Hur."
 AT THE BIJOU. Matiree and niuht-"The Christian.
Ben Hur."

Ben Hur."
 To a packed house, in which standing room was at a premium, the Ben Hur company played it's last night perform ance last night, and the engagement closes with the performance this afternoon at ? o'clock.
 The engagement of the company has been phenomenal and no one thought Bir- mingham would support a production of this kind as she has done. All the seats are sold for the matinee this afternoon, and there is every evidence of another packed house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
kocian.

Though, no doubt, the great Bohemian violinist, Kocian, could lure divine strains from the most ordinary violin, it Is quite within reason that 1t is much more de- sirabe for him to own the splendid in- struments which are his. magnificent toned Guarenerius, valued at $1O,0OO, was presented the young artist last winter in Prague by his friend and patron, Baron yon Stern. Just previous to sailing for America in November, remarkably fine and very valuable 1737 Gaglian violin was sent the artist by the Countess de Ro- biglio. These are the instruments upon which he will play for American audiences on this. his first, visit to the new country and these are the instruments that will be used at the recital at the Jefferson theatre next Monday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
Gertrude coelan.

The coming engagement of Gertrude Coghlan in Alice of Old Vincennes' at the Jefferson theatre next Friday, mati- nee and night. has already aroused much interest among the theatre-goers of this city. Speaking of the play, well known critic said: Like some precious cameo in a collection of miniatures. Alice of Old vincennes' as a play will, without per- adventure of doubt. reflect it's brilliance farther than any other of the book plays of recent years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Georae stucken.

Funeral services over the remains of George Stucken, German. who died Thursday night at 414 South Eighteenth street, were conducted yesterday after noon and the interment was in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
Funeral of James Morrow,

The remains of James Morrow will ar rive this morning, aue will be sent to Trussville by WillinFhem & Leslie. The funeral services will De conducted Sunday morning at II o'clock from the Mt. Nebo church. and the interment will be in the family burying ground
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
Arnold,s Remains.

The remains of Arthur Arnold. found beside the Louisville and Nashville tracks near Desoto mills Thursday night, were sent to Hollywood last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
James Marston.

James Marston aged "A years, died yes- terday a. East Thomas. The remains were sent by Taylor Co. to Weaver. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14

Petitions In 6ankruptcy-Petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by Ely Ealey, Henry Vineyard, c. w.. Gilmer, Columbus Sturdiyant and Joe Jenkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14

Negro Fined-Yesterday Judge Fea- gin imposed a fine of $50 on Alex liar ris, negro, and sentenced him to 60 days work on the streets for stealing brass. Ed Turner, negro, was fined $50 on charge of stealing pistol. The trial was before Judge Feagin yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14
CEREBRAL BANKINH BUSINESS TRARSACTED.
 REGTORS

Arthur w. Smith, President; James Bowron. J. M Caldwell, s. L. Earle, w. + Kettig, Alex. T. London, R. s. Mum ger, w. T. Northlngton, Tom. O. Smith. Vice President; James Spence, R. A. Terrell, James T. Woodward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-14

Marrl age Licenses-Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to K. Henry Glass and Julia Armstrong, P. L. Dean and Annie May Barnett.