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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
TRUSTEES SUE ELLIOTT
 TO RECOVER S15O,OOO

The bill contains nine counts and among other things the following allegation is made:
 And the said plaintiffs as trustees as aforesaid, claim of the defendant the further sum of s15o,OOO for balance due by him to the said Southern Car and Foundry company, for and on account of part of the capital stock of the said Southern Car and Foundry company, which he subscribed for or agreed to take, and which was thereafter issued to him by the said Southern Car and Foun- dry company, and which he promised to pay for, but which balance with the interest thereon from the date when the same became due and payable, to-wit, the 17tn day of May, 1899, has never been paid, and which is still due and unpaid, and the property of the plaintiffs as trus- tees as aforesaid"
 The trustees have retained as counsel Walker Tillman, Campbell Morrow, Williams &. Lancaster and I. H. Beal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
HE BELIEVES THE } NEWS IS TRUE Japanese Minister GratIfIed at
 Sympathy of Americans DOES NOT FEAR 4 WAR NOW Mir. Takahira Thinks the Efforts To- ward Settlement of Russo-Japanese
 Difficulties Will at Last
 Prove Successful.
DOES NOT FEAR 4 WAR NOW

Washington, December 3.-Speaking of the statement emanating from Paris that Japan and Russia were on the verge of a settlement of the question at issue be- tween them, MT. Takahira, the Japanese minister, said that he believed this grat- flying news to be true, although he has not yet been officially advised for several days of the progress of the negotiations. The result, he said, shows it is now well understood that throughout the whole controversy, even when popular agitation was highest the Japanese government has been actuated by but one purpose, the preservation by honorable means of peace and order in the far east
 As one of the interesting incidents oc- curing at various stages of the crisis and as an indication of personal views which he felt certain expressed the concensns of intelligent public opinion in Japan MT. Takahira cited the reply he had made to an offer from Mrs. Anita Newcomb Mo- Gee of the service of herself and others associated with her as army nurses in the unfortunate contingency of war MT. Takahira said he might properly state
 
 that among the evidences of American good will, so abundantly shown to this country, none would awaken deeper grati- tude or more sincere admiration in Japan than the noble offers of this woman.
 Mrs. McGee is president of the Associa- tion of Spanish-American War Nurses. who number GOO members of the 2000 fe- male nurses in service during the war with Spain, and the Philippine and Chi nese campaigns. She offers the Japanese government party of any size desired from among these veteran nurses.
 MT. Takahira in his reply, after express ing appreciation of the noble and gener- ous offer" and the sympathy which actu- ated 1t. promised to immediately commu- nicate 1t to his government, but closed with the following:
 "I doubt whether occasion will arise for it's acceptance. I sincerely believe that the efforts of my government and of oth- others who have the like feeling at heart, to use every proper and honorable means to preserve peace, will be crowned with success b1H4r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
GOVERNOR BLISS
 GIVES UP PENSION
SAYS HE DOUBTS THE PRoPRlETY OF ACCEPTING THE MONEY WHEN NOT IN NEED AND RE- LINQUISHES HIS CLAIMS.

Washington, December 3.-Commisson- CT of Pensions Ware has received the following letter from Governor Bliss of Michigan, voluntarily relinquishing his pension:
 Lansing, Mich, December l, 1903. commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. c.
 .'Sir-I have the honor to ask you to discontinue, after this date, the pension granted to me by the United States gov ernment for disability. I feel that l have won what I should, a place on the pension rolls. with my comrades of the war of the rebellion, and relinquish the pension only because I doubt the proprie- ty of continuing as a pensioner when l am not in need. was placed after two examinations on the rools at SIP month. My intention was to donate this money to the work of the Grand Army of the Republic and this have done
 "Thanking you for the honor you have done me, remain your obedient servant
 "A. T. BLISS"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
HAY CONFERS WITH
 PRIEST. ROOSEVELT
LATER SECRETARY MOODY DROPS IN ALL THREE DISCUSS MAT TIERS ON THE IsTHMus OF PANAMA.

Washington, December 3,-Secretary Hay had talk with the President today about the developments on the isthmus of Panama. Secretary Moody dropped in while the subject was under consideration and joined in the conference. As a result of the conference it is possible that one of the United States war ships at Colon will be used to bring the Panama canal treaty, ratified yesterday at Panama, to the United States.
 The authorities here have decided that it was proper to facilitate in every way the conclusion of the treaty, and cabled instructions to United States Consul Gen eral Gudger to assist in all proper ways in the dispatch of the treaty to Washing ton. This is the explanation of the con- sui generals conduct in confiding the treaty to Rear Admiral Walker for con veyance to Colon. The treaty should reach Washington in the ordinary course about December 15. The Cuban reciprocity bill is to be disposed of in the senate on De- cember 16.
 The President can thus carry out his original intention of withholding the Panama treaty from interference with the Cuban bill, and at the same time avoid any unnecessary delay. Long mail re- ports have reached the state department from the United States Minister Beaupre at Bogota. but this news has been antici. pated by the cable despatches in a large part. The latest dates are of November and they relate principally to the various propositions preached in Bogota to revivi- fy the Hay-Herran canal treaty. MT. Beaupre reports an almost incredible lack of comprehension on the part of the Co., lombians of the fact that the Hay-Her- ran treaty cannot be brought to life. and that the Washington government feels that it cannot retrace its steps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
HARKINS TO TAKE
 KENNEDY'S PLACE
HUNDRED THAT EMPLoYE OF THE AUDITORS OFFICE HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS ADJUTANT OF THE THIRD REGIMENT.

report reached Birmingham last night that Captain Clyde Harkins, who is employed in the auditors office at Montgomery, had been appointed as adJu- tant of the Third regiment, Alabama Nat ional Guard to succeed Captain Hughes B. Kennedy, who resigned last Saturday
 Captain Harkins already holds a lesser important position on the staff of Lieut. Col. Mcconnell, commander of the resi- ment. He has never served actively in the National Guard of Alabama, but was appointed on Col McConnelrs staff when the latter was placed in command of the regiment at the time that Col. Higdon was relieved.
 Captain Harlxins is a brother-in-law or Major Bankhead, who is in command of one of the battalions of the regiment. It was impossible last night to confirm the report.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
HE GOT THE FIXTURES.
Negro Arrested for Playing Plumber
 for the Purpose of Theft.

Sam Williams, negro, was yesterday morning arrested by Policeman Bob Pat ton and Henry Murphy on charges of grand larceny. Two cases have been docketed against him. but it Is probable that he will be tried on no less than dozen.
 The negro is thought to be the one who has been going around Birmingham and while pretending to be a plumber. has stolen several hundred dollars worth of plumbing, piping and things from bath rooms.
 For some time the police have been looking for the negro, and yesterday he was found on First avenue near Twenty first street. Several people have preferred charges against the negro. and several of the policemen will docket cases against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
BRiToNs WARNED.
May Soon Feel the Competition of tn.
 United States.

London, December 3.--The Board of Trade Journal for December prints a warning to British manufacturers from Seymour Bell, the British commercial agen; in the United States, prophesying an extended invasion of the British mar kets by American firms in the near fu- ture. MT. Bell writes that the decreas- ine et t'land in the United States for many classes of manufactured goods indicates that American firms will soon be looking abroad for markets in which to dispose of their surplus products at almost any price.
 MT Bell says that while the total Amer ican exforts during the past year has de- creased 46 per cent, American exports to the British possessions have increased r per cent, and this, Mir Bell adds, Is a decidedly larger increase than shown in the statements of exports from the United Kingdom. HT
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

suit has been filed in the Anniston di- vision of the federal court by the trustees of the Southern Car and Foundry com pany against J. M. Elliott, Jr., to recover s150,0OO. The trustees of the company in bankruptcy are Thomas c. Bush. Thomas A. Gillespie and Orion L. Hurlburt
 J. M Elliott, Jr.. was for many years president of the company ana the suit is brought by the trustees in bankruptcy to recover money which is said to be due the company by MT. Elliott.
 The allegation is made that the defen- dant was indebted to the Chase National bank of New York in the sum of S15O,0 and on January r, 19Ol while so indebted he was president of the Southern Car and Foundry company and suffered or allowed the company to pay off and discharge this indebtedness for him. and that the com pany did pay this Indebtedness for the defendant which the defendant has failed and refused to pay to the company or to the trustees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
HUMANE OFFICE REPORTS.
Twenty Persons Arrested for lnhu-
 namely Driving During November.

l.. A. Bennie, humane officer, made the following report yesterday of the work done by the humane society during the month of November:
 Number of arrests, 20; number of con- victions, 15: number of arrests for cruelty to animals, IA; number of arrests for cruelty to children. l. number of warn- ings given, 50; balance on hand November 8, 6s cents; membership, g; fines from city treasurer, s77.50; total. ,sSe.1S.
 ursements-Incidental expenses, 8; special officer on account, s42; balance due on October. s35; balance on hand 13 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
ARRESTED AS SPY.
Alleged That soldier Was Employed
 By Miners Union.

Denver, December 3--Fred wakeman, a private in Company F, at Camp Goldfeld. Cripple Creek, has been arrested as a spy He is now In the military prison awaiting trial by courtmartial.
 Adjutant General Bell said Wakeman was employed as detective by the min ers' union. Under the forty-sixth article of war spy found guilty of giving intel ligence to the enemy can be punished by death. General Bell says Wakeman may suffer the extreme penalty. should he be adjudged guilty of the charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
LOVE SPELL DIDN'T WORK.
Judge Feaein Fines Johnson, the Hoo-
 doc Doctor, $10.

pr" Henry Johnson, the negro hoo- doc doctor. was yesetrday afternoon fined S10 by Judge Feagin in the police court on q charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He was also made to return the watch received from another negro as payment for love spell he was to throw around the heart of lis victim 8 sweetheart
 Judge Feagin stated that the negro was clearly as guilty. as any one could be. The evidence ip the case was that the doeter .had promised to win the negro s sweetheart back to him, and under that promise got a watch as security for the payment of SIP. The love pills failed and Policeman Patton caught the doctor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
RETURNS ARE cANvAssEp.
Jacob Burger, Grand Matter of |. O.
 o. F. Goes Over the Votes.

Jacob Burger. grand master for the state of Alabama for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. on yesterday can. vassed the returns cast by the subordi- nate lodges during the month of October for the grand lodge officers. The result of the canvass will be announced within the next day or so.
 In canvassing the returns Grand Mas ter Burger was assisted by John Wood- row and Francis M Lowe of Birming ham. Others present were: D. A. E. Meadow. grand master elect of Birming- ham; Dr. w. c. Wheeler of Huntsville. grand deputy elect. and Jacob Pepper man of Montgomery, editor of the Ala bama Odd Fellow. The canvass of the votes commenced about noon and it was 6;3o o'clock before the work was com pleted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
SALVATION ARMY PLANS
 TO FEED 1000 PEOPLE

pealing to all in this way for help for this gigantic undertaking.
 "In addition to this we are anxious to make 200 poor children happy with a gift of some kind, and can only do so by your generous response to our appeal.
 The army fed about 600 poor last year at Christmas time, but after going through the tenement houses we find still greater need this year. Will fathers and mothers, who contemplate making their loved ones happy. please remember the poor who we are trying to make hap py by sending your donation in cash, food. clothing or toys. Address,
 Salvation Army
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

The Salvation army has issued an ap- peal to the public to aid it in feeding 1000 of the poor people of Birmingham on Christmas day.
 The appeal also states that it Is the de- sire of the army to give about POO presents to the children of the city and that it can only do so by the cooperation of the charitable people of the city. The appeal is as follows:
 "The Salvation army wishes to call the attention of the good people of Blrming ham to the fact that we are arranging to give 1000 free dinners to Birmingham's worthy poor, and take the liberty of ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
IS HUNDRED THAT GROWN
 PRINCE. MAY BE REGENT

not appeared publicly since his throat operation. The reason, as explained by Baron Steinberg. the German ambassa- dor to the United States, when here, is that the emperor is prolonging his period of retirement because he rather likes an excuse to enjoy domestic life. Dr. Sturt, the Prussian minister of instruction and medical affairs, in talking of the emperor, remarked that the empress sat sewing In the emperor's apartment for several hours each day. They and their children, who are at home walk together frequently. The emperor. however, gives up most of his mornings to the disposal of state duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
SOLD THE DIAMOND.
Young Man Charged With Purchasing
 Gem on Credit and Selling It.

Jim Ellis, young white man we'll known about Birmingham, was arrested yesterday morning by Policemen Win Patton and Williams on a charge of em- bezzlement from M. Jaffe. a jeweler and pawnbroker, who has place of business on Second avenne. between Nineteenth and Twentieth streets.
 Ellis is accused of purchasing a dia- mond for s75 from Jaffc and after paying s1o on 1t, selling it to another person. The trial has been set for this morning at g o'clock before Judge Feagin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Charged With Larceny.

Sonnie Blakes, negro, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Policeman Nix on a charge of grand larceny. 1t is al- legged that he robbed another negro of s15 after breaking into the house. It seems that the negro who was robbed had loaned Blakes E. and that the latter had put him to bed. Later Blakes returned. entered the room and took the remain ing S15
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
President Pardons wrioht.

Washington. December 3.-The Presi- dent has pardoned J. Wright. He was convicted in Arizona of criminal assault and sentenced in 1898 to imprisonment for life The trial judge, the district attor- ney and his assistant lately have reported that. in view of recently discovered facts. they are of the opinion that the prisoner Is not guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Ceballos Made Arbitrator.

Washington, December S.--The state de- pertinent has bene informed that ]. Ce- ballos of New York, has been appointed arbitrator for San Domingo in the adjust ment of the well known Sala claim, amounting to ss5O,OOo. Senor Ceballos takes the place of Senor Guachalla. the Bolivian minister here. who was obliged to go to Brazil after accepting the 'ap- pointment of arbitrator.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Berlin, December 3.-Fantastic stories regarding Emperor Williams proposed journey to the south continue to appear, persistent one being that Grown Prince Frederick William will be appointed re- gent Another is that Count Van Mira gagged a villa for the Emperor at Meran' Austria Tyrol The foreign office in lis sing says these are nonsense, adding that the emperor would certainly not choose resort for consumptlves if he went away for rest and pleasure.
 The only basis for concern for the em- perors health seems to be because ne mas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
To Fioht Organized Labor.

Columbus. O.. December S.-The builders and trade exchange of Columbus has de- cided to make an open fight against or ganized labor. They. have instructed their attorney to prepare a suit against the city council and city. officials to enjoin discrimination. The council adopted resolution providing that preference should be shown members of labor organ izations in all city work
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Infants Remains Found.

The remains of a negro baby, evidently about month old. were found yesterday afternoon by negro employed by the Louisville and Nashville Railroad com. pany at Avenue and Sixteenth street. The body had been thrown out on trash pile and had evidently been there for day or two. The matter was turn ed over to Coroner Paris, who is making an investigation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
OFFICER SHOOTS YOUNG MAN.
It Is AIlged That Dudley Pittman Was
 Intoxicated.

Columbus, Ga., December 4.--Dudley Pittman, a young white man of Girard, was killed by Policeman A, J. Giddens at 12;3O o'clock in Girard this morning.
 It is alleged that pittnan was in an intoxicated condition and was advancing upon the officer with brick and an open knife when the latter, believing his life was in danger. fired upon him five times, three of the Shots taking effect. Pitt man died within a few minutes after be. ing shot.
 The officer was arrested and placed ii tail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
WILL WELCOME CONVENTION.
Woman's Christian Temperance Unio
 Meets in TuscaIoosa.

Tuscaloosa, December s.-(speciai) )-A the meeting of the Alabama state conven tion of the Women's Christian Temper. ance union. which is to convene in tho the address of welcome will be delivered by Mrs. Frank s. Moody, greetings iron the city by Mayor w. G. Cochrane and greetings from the pastors by the Rev l.. O. Dawson. Remarks will also bt made by President John w. Abercrombit of the university.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
Membership Is Costly.

New York, December 3.-A transfer of stock exchange membership was ar ranged today at $57. 800. This Is an, ad- vance of s250o over the last previous transfer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Promo ouinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to curA p ". 0rovss signature b on each box. &c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04
TRIED TO PAWN GUN.
Marshall Tucker Arrested on Charge
 of Grand Larceny.

Marshall Tucker, a negro, was arrest- ed last night by Policemen Ray and Ell edge on a charge of grand larceny. He was trying to pawn very fine Winches- ter repeating shotgun for S6 and the po- lice suspect that he stole it.
 The negro claims that the gun came from Chattanooga, where he purchased it two years ago. The police have tel egraphed to Chattanooga to find out If the gun was stolen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-04

Don't neglect a Cough. Take Piso's Cure for Consumption in time. By druggists. 35o.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-07
Georgia viii Educate the Negro.

ATLANTA, Ga. July THE house
Of representatives of the Georgia leg
stature after a heated debate killed by
an overwhelming vote the resolution
providing that in the distribution of
money to common schools the county
authorities should apportion the money
youths according to the taxable prop
erty of the two races. The debate
showed that the sentiment of the Geor-
gia legislators is that the state should
contribute to the limit of its ability
to the common school education of the
colored youth. even when the burden
falls almost entirely upon white tax
payerS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-07
TO GIVE entertainment.

The Tottenville Knights of Pythias
have decided to hold an entertainment
in their hall on Amboy avenue, Fri
day evening. The Great Kills Dram
attic Company with the following
artists have been secured: Amelia
Mayborn, Josephine Campbell, Charles
MCGUIRE and Walter Campbell The
play EAST Lynne" will be given.
All who desire tickets can get them
at Lehman's drug store, corner of
Main street and Broadway.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-07
SOLDIERS KILLED SEVEN.
RiOting Mob CIashed with SOIdiery,
With Fatal Results.

RiOtfng Mob CIashed With SOldiery,
With Fatal Results.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. July 7-Sever
persons have been killed and twenty
wounded in a battle between rioters
and militia.
The mob lynched a negro, and the
battle with the militia resulted.
The lynching took place at Delaware
street and Second avenue. The police
were not strong enough to cope with
the mob
1t is reported from indianapolis that
Governor Durbin will probably declare
martial law in Evansville. He is pre-
pairing to take action at once.
The shooting was a natural climax OF
Sunday nights riots and day spent in
nervous dread by the authorities Tie
situation was regarded as menacine
when night fell, and the authorities
were in dread
Alarming rumors were in circulation
throughout the evening. Negroes were
said to be mobii2ing at Baptist Town
to advance on the whites, and a crowd
of 200 whites was said to be arming to
repulse this attack and wipe out the
negroes.
The Evansville company of the mill
tia has been assembled around the jail
and is waiting there under arms.
The last work of the mob before it
dispersed was to destroy the "Blue
Goose" saloon, a negro resort in "Bap-
fist Town" The windows and doors
were demolished, and a hundred shots
were fired.
The grand Jury has indicted Lee
Brown, the negro who killed Patrol
man Massey for murder in the first
degree. The general feeling of unrest
and uneasiness caused a meeting of
Mayor Covert, Sheriff Kratz and the
county officers, at which the grave sit
uation was discussed and plans made
to protect all citizens if another out
break is precipitated. All saloons in the
city were ordered closed at 6 o'clock.
Mayor Covert made the following state
ment:
THE feeling between the whites and
the blacks of this city has been brew
ing for some time, and the murder of
Patrolman Massey caused the feeling
to become intensified. l shall do all in
my power to suppress rioting in the
city and will depend on the militia TO
help me do it. expect the police to
deputize enough men to suppress all
lawlessness."