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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
BESSEMER RIFLES
 GETTING IN TRIM
HAVE MOVED THEIR ARMoRY AND ARE ACTIVELY AT WORK PRE- PARATORY TO ATTENDING lN- INCUBATION OF GOVERNOR.

Bessemer, January 7.-(Special) = The Bessemer Rifles have moved their armory from the old hall on Nineteenth street, near Second avenue, used by them for many years past to the hall in the Grand hotel annex. formerly used by the Odd Fellows. The hall and adjoining rooms have been nicely fitted up and the mem bers of the company are we'll pleased with their new quarters. The company will hold business meeting and drill tonight and will hereafter hold frequent drills. The company will attend the inaugura. tion of the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Minister Wu's Wife in New Orleans.

New Orleans, January 7.-Madame wu- wife of the former Chinese minister to the United States. is in the city today accompanied by MT. Chang Chun Zen. She was met by Passenger Traffic Mana ger s. B. Morse of the Southern Pacific. Miss Morse will travel with Mrs. Wu to Frisco, where the latter sails for China.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
DAWSON GETS GOOD JOB. President Carmichael Announces His Appointment as Warden at Flat Top.

. Montgomery, January 7.-(Special.)- President Carmichael of the. convict board announced today that he had ap- pointed Thomas c. Dawson warden of the convict mine at Flat Top.
 Dawson was for many years warden at Speigner's, and was recently succeed ed by MT. Fields of Barbour, and it was supposed that he had lost out in the con- yict service. It turns out that the board simply had a better thing in store for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
State Appointments,

Montgomery, January 7-(Special.)- The governor today approved the appoint ment by State Tax Commissioner Harvey E. Jones of F. L. Nesbitt to be commis sioner in Russell county and of James B. Goodwin to be commissioner in Cal houn county. The governor today made the following appointments: Mobile, S. A. Sparkman, notary public and justice of the peace in beat 27 at Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Other News.

The announcement in this mornings Age-Herald of the marriage of Miss Le- nora Simmons of this city and MT. Charles l. Meigs of New Orleans was a great sur prise to the majority of the friends of the contracting parties in this city. MT. Meigs and Miss Simmons were accom- panied to Birmingham by Miss Sallie Simmons and MT. w. H. Porter, who were present at their marriage at the Metropolitan hotel. The bride and groom are at present the guests Of relatives in this city and will remain here a few days before going to New Orleans to reside.
 Maj. Charles F. Hard of Greenville, s. C., was in the city today, the guest of his brother, James H. Hard, and family
 Benjamin Brohintz of Blocton Is in the city today.
 Miss Allie Robinson, who has been visit ing Mrs. T. J. Cornwell, has gone on to Montgomery.
 w. H. Parker entertained a number of his friends at a theatre party last night, taking in the performance at the Bijou.
 At the regular meeting of the city coun- cil last night J. M. Boykin was added to the police force. The annual reports of the city officers were deferred until the next meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Will Elect General AIeer.

Lansing. Mich January T. - Both branches of the Michigan legislature met at noon today. On January 20 the legis- lature will elect R. A. Alger senator to fill the unexpired term of the late Sena- tor McMillan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Etta Butler, Actress, Is Dead.

New York, January 7.-Etta Butler, the actress, died today of typhoid fever. Miss Butler went on the stage in 1898. She was principally noted for her mimicry. Her last appearance was with the Liberty Belles'' company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Wood Feels Confident.

Montgomery, January 7-(SpeciaD- J. R. Wood of Macon. candidate for speak CT of the house, has arrived in Montgom- cry and will formally throw open his headquarters at the Exchange tomorrow He speaks with the utmost confidence of his prospects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Moffett.kenneworth Marriage.

Montgomery. January 7.-(Special.)- John Moffett this afternoon married one of Montgomery's most charming young ladies, Miss Edna Kenneworth. Mir. Mof- fett has recently come to Montgomery from Birmingham where he was with the Morris hotel. He has taken charge of the New Windsor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
MINE FOREMAN EXAMINATION.

The board of examiners will meet at my office January 8, 9 and 10. 1903. for the purpose of examining applicants for Mine Foreman certificates.
 Questions to be asked can be had on application. J. deB. HOOPER,
 Chief Mine Inspector. 12-T-tu- thu-su-to-1-S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Postmaster Appointed.

Washington. January 7.-(speciaL)-Th following postmasters have been appoint ed: Guntersville, Marshall county, J. V. Walls vice J. A. Bishop removed; Penn. Coffee county. John J. English, vice E. P. Tucker resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
DRS. DOZIER & CO., PHYSICIANS, SURGEONS AND FIX.
 PERT SPECIALISTS.

Treat successful ly all N rv ou s, Blood. Skin. Rec tai. V e n e r e a l. Genlto- Urinary and Chronic Diseases, Female Complaints and Delicate Dis- orders of Men and Women. Nearly all operations os surgical character done WITHOUT PAIN to the pa- ktZ-t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
k WEAK SYSTEM,

When the stomach is weak the whole system becomes weak also because it is from the stomach we receive strength. Besides weakness, you also suffer from Loss of Appetite, Nausea, Headache, Indigestion, Constipation and Liver Troubles. For these complaints you cannot take better medicine than Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. 1t Posi-. lively cures. Try bottle and satisfy yourself.
 HOSTETTER'S
 STOMACH BITTERS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
F RIFE ArnO's Extraordinary Offer to the Sick and Afflicted.

OHUN UEHU HEEHIUIEU.
 ARNO will give his services entirely free to all who apply before January IS. No charge ex- cept for necessary medicines
 ARNO'S cures have created a sensation all over America, have puzzled the medical frater- nity and astonised the world. His system is entirely his own and he protects his patients by taking no case he cannot assure perma- nent cure. If your is incurable he will frankly tell you so. Also caution against spend- ing more money for useless treatment.
 ARNO performs cures which will astonish the skeptical, set the serious to thinking and convince the doubtful. No matter what the disease, how bad how long standing or hope- less the case, they are amenable to this new and wonderful system of treatment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
STUDENT
STRIKE
BREAKERS
Yale Men Transport Racing
She'll Which Strikers Had Re.
fused to Garry.

New Haven, Conn, May 16-When the
eight-oared shell OF the Columbia fresh
men. I'm which they will row the Yale
freshmen I'm the spring regatta today, ar
rived here, the trucking firm that had
been engaged TO take the shell TO the
training quarters on Lake Whitney was
unable TO get men TO move the boat, as its
employees are on strike.
A call was issued for volunteers among
the Yale men. and about fifty students.
Including some members OF the varsity
crew. responded. The students went 20
:he tailrcad station, where n crowd or
striking truckmen and sympathizers was
gathered. Word went round that any at
tempt 90 move the shell would cause
trouble. The Yale men said they were
ready for any sort Of trouble.
one OF the biggest trucks was taken 10
the station and the shell was placed upon
"a bNs the Yale men amid the Jeers OF the
strikers. The students drove the truck
through the streets, all fifty of them
mounting guard for the shell, which the
mob threatened Go smash
Dvcaycd vegetables and coal were hurl-
eI at them. but not one OF them moved.
The police soon put In an appearance an y
prevented serious trouble. Two policemen
were engaged 20 ride out on the truck
aud the students made up a purse for
them. Yale men continue TO act as
strike breakers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
ST.. JOHN
CITIZENS
ANGRY
They Are Inclined TO Refuse
Nj. Carnsgie's Offer Of Money
for a Public Library.

st. John, ~ B.. May l6.--if some Of the
best citizens of ST. John have their way.
the offer OF one Andrew Carnegie OF ST.
600 for a public library at this place will
be placed in an envelope along with
newspaper clipping OF recent date and
mailed TO Skibo castle.
Many men in the city were opposed
to the acceptance OF the gift from the
start. Some objected TO the way the
donated money was earned. but the de-
cision of the larger number was baseo
upon resentment of certain expressions
of that philanthropic individual deroga-
tory to British and Canadian people ano
institutions.
Since his last deliverance in an inter-
view in an English paper. heaplng scorn
upon things Canadian, this feeling has
become intensified, and as a result OF
movement started by few gentlemen
prominent in the city, meeting will be
held I'm the near future TO consider the
reputation OF the offer, Notwithstanding
the fact that the authorities have already
purchased a site and gone toward the
erection OF the building.
w. Frank Hathaway, a prominent citi-
gen resigned his public library commits
sionership when the Carnegie gift was
accepted some months ago. He thinks
st. John should not accept money from a
foreigner who had in books OF his said so
many unpleasant things about Canada.
Mayor w. W. White says IL the people
desire IT, the Scotch-Americans money
will be declined and thelibrary plans de-
clined.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
THE VOTING CONTEST.
First Announcement of the Score as
1t Stands This Evening to Be
rIade on Monday Next.

present in the voting for the popular
Young the that has been
The and continue June 80 will be
announced in Mondays edition of the paper
The created of interest among the
Young people their friends continually
coming The News invites who interested have
who interested send their
The its infancy and the last to enter
NAV be first providing energy and
their friends There prizes young
man and another young the prize in each being
Rhode Island Commercial School
the found elsewhere The
News.
Send in your name get your friends work for you The
prizes are we'll worth time.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
new CLUE TO
ABDUCTION
OF ROGERS
Police viii Follow Movements.
Of Ely Who Is Suspected Of
Being Concerned in Kidnapping

Chicago May 16.--After following
thousand clues. which took them into
nearly every state in the union and 10
three different continents, detectives have
found at last what they believe VIII lead
them to a solution OF the mystery which
has shrouded the disappearance OF Frank
Ely Rogers, the 13-year-old son OF james
c. Rogers, OF Evanston and his aunt
Florence Ely, nearly two years ago
Today William Ely brother of Miss
Florence Ely, and brother of the ,moth-
er OF the missing boy. as WELL saiis LOT
Europe on the Red Star liner Zealand.
Confident that he will meet his sister ana
his nephew. detectives will sail on the
same steamer and watch his every move
ment. as they have since he was released
from the Connecticut penitentary AT
Wethersheld eight weeks ago
During all the investigation by the po-
lice and the many detective agencies,
which have worked on the case, TINS poy
has never been mentioned by the iamily.
Now. however, every effort Is being
made 10 follow his every footstep. The
family believes that he VIII lead them 10
the missing boy. ,
According to the detectives, Ely planned
the abduction OF Frank Ely Rogers, DC
cause he wanted revenge on the Doy
father. The story is that James G. Rogers
testified against his brother.in-laW when
he was arrested In Nashville. lie was
caught I'm the act of robbing n Uoman
whom he had followed from Concord.
y, IA. to the exposition. lt is said that
time Ely shook his fist at his brother-in-
law and said he would get even.
Mr. Rogers denies that he appeared
against Ely. but detectives who made the
arrest say that II he did not he wrote, q
letter 10 the authorities, telling or the
placed where he would not trouble the
public or his family.
EVERYTHING indicates. the detectives say.
arc in paris Rogers said yesterday that
i'm her last letter his sister-in-law said
she was going 10 Europe. Ely, who has
tried TO mislead the detectives since he
has heen ont OF prison. thinks he has
eluded them. and can go at once to his
sister when he reaches Europe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
GETTING
READY FOR
CONTESTS
Reliance, Columbia and Con.
stitution Being Put In Condi.
tion for Coming Races.

The steamer Park City. tender to mo
Columbia. came into Bristol harbor this
forenoon from the head OF Long Island
sound, and tied UP at one of the piers
at the boat shops.
She took on board large quantity or
racing gear. including sails and rigging.
which Is TO be used during the tuning
UP trials OF the Columbia and In the
races with the Constitution and Reliance
at Glen Cove, beginning next Thursday.
after taking on coal proceeded down the
bay to her destination.
New Rochelle n. Y, May 16.--The cup
yacht Reliance arrived at 1:30 a. m after
her run from Newport. Some time today
she will be taken 10 City Island, TO be
hauled out and cleaned.
New London. May 16-The yacht Con-
stitution which arrived here last night.
was hauled out today at Riverside. Her
underbody will be cleaned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
ROBBED
OF HER
JEWELS
Mrs. Lori|Iiard Was Deprived
Of Her VaIuahIsS While a
Guest In a London Hotel.

London, May 16.-The loss OF Mrs Pierre
Lorillard. who Is reported to have been
robbed OF $4,000 worth OF, jewelry.
amounts probably 20 far greater sum
than at first rumored. Mrs. Lorillard lost
all her jewelry except what she was
wearing and letter OF credit and other
yaluables.
The robbery occurred at the Berkeley
hotel. 20 which place two men followed
Mr.. and Mrs. Lorillard all tho way from
Monte Carlo. The thieves waited evil
IDENTIFY for a favorable opportunity 90
commit the robbery and have now gone
of with the valuables. The police have
no clue 10 htelr whereabouts but Mrs
Lorillard now remembers meeting. at va
rious'polnts OF the Journey. the two sus-
poets and seeing the magain when she
arrived in London.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
FINGERS HURT.
Johnson Sues the Pawtucket Manufacturing
Company for $4,000 Damages.

The Pawtucket Manufacturing COM
pany has been made defendant I'm suit
for 5000 damages. in the common pleas
division OF the Supreme court brought by
Frank l.. NJ. Johnson or Pawtucket.
The plaintiff claims that he was eng
ployed by the defendant corporation oSl
June Z. 1899 at which time he was a min
or. lie states he was pushing n car %
truck loaded with iron and that the king
pin OF the forward truck came out and
his fingers were caught between the
wheels and the car. He alleges that his
fingers were permanently disabled and
disngured and that he has been unable to
work and has been put TO considerable
expense for medical treatment.
Cou1tgeI
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16

the unanimous conclusion that Mr.. Math-
ewson's 'Ogunqut Pasture" should be
awarded the prize.
The picture itself. represents a rocky
pasture is the picturesque village Of Og-
unquit. Maine. and it's chief charm lies
In its absolute sincerity, and consc.en-
tious treatment. Moreover. II is espec-
Tally true to nature. the hillside, the
rocks and the tangled rude growth OF a
Maine pasture. in an isolated district
with the valley in the distance, being
most cleverly portrayed. The sky also
is another strong feature or the picture
the dark cloud above with the sun almost
shining through being remarkably true
and full OF artistic feeling.
The painting will be presented TO the
museum by Mrs. Sullivan. where 1t will
adorn the walls Of the art gallery in the
future. a fitting tribute to the genius OF
the artist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
Demand That Union Men Work Only
For Members of the Master
Plumbers Association The Cause
of Failure of NegOtiatiOnS--JeW
elry Workers Present Demands
to Their EmplOyers--NO Change
in Situation of Carpenters Strike.

MASTER PLUMBERS PLUMBERS
FAILED TO AGREE UPON TERMS OF YESTERDAY
NOON SUBMITTED PROPOSITIONS
CITATION UNION DEMAND ~.
DEVELOPED ASSOCIATIONS
PROPOSITION
OBSTACLE A
PLUMBERS OTHER
oveRTuREs
EVENTUALLY
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16

specify which four. and did not provide
Tor any Increase In pay IL the men were'
asked 10 work during such holidays II
demanded the withdrawal of the cooper
ative shop and the signing of an agree
ment for three years.
The proposition was most unsatisfac-
tory to the union in that Il embodied the
demand that union men work for the as
sociation and associative members only.
The union has positively stated its posi-
tion on that point and there is little pros
pect OF any settlement OF the strike un-
less the association ceases to press the
point. The union feels that the signing of
such an agreement would be unfair TO
those Master Plumbers who have al
ready signed agreements with the union.
or about 100 master plumbers OF the city
only 81 of the number are members OF the
association and If the association was
successful in it's attempt to secure a
monopoly OF the union journeymen plum
bers of this city IL would be in a position
10 force the independent master plumb
ers 10 the wall.
THE UNION DEMANDS
The demands of the union which were
submitted to the Master Plumbers asso-
citation for their action call for $3.50 a
day. double pay for avertimc work. and
Saturday afternoon holidays throughout
the year. The union also agreed to with
draw its cooperative shop In case the de-
mands were accepted and agreed that the
agreement should remain In effect two
years. The demands submitted to the as
ISOLATION do not conflict with the agree
ment already signed by the Independent
master plumbers OF the city
Continued on page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16

During the past ten days the gallary
has been visited by hundreds OF art low
ers and others and a great variety or
opinions have been formed as TO the win
ner OF the coveted prize. The names
which were more particularly associated
with the prize were Mr.. Walter Francis
Bown. Mr.. Charles Walter Stetson. Mr..
Elijah Baxter. Mr.. Stacy Tolman. and
Mr.. Cyrus Farnum.
The judges chosen 10 award the prize
we're Mr. Frank w. Benson. Mr.. r..
Swain Clifford and Mr. Edmund Il. Tar
bell. all noted Boston artists and their
decision was announced this morning.
1t must he added that the Judges found
no little difficulty in arriving at decs-
ION since several OF the pictures were. as
they declared. almost OF equal merit. but
after long deliberation. they arrived at
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
WEATHER
PREVENTS
A TRIAL
ShamrOCkS Gould Not Sail To.
day and VIII Be Stripped for
Cruise Across the Ocean.

Gourock, Scotland, May ie-Thc final
race between the Shamrocks on this side
OF the Atlantic had been arranged for to-
day but the severity OF the weather pre-
vented the yachts from leaving their
moorings.
Sir Thomas Upton in expressing his re-
gret said to n representative Of the As
ISOLATED Press:
II would have liked at least one more
trial In fresh weather. This. however. Is
no time 10 take risks. The yachts. there
fore. will Immediately he stripped and
prepared for the voyage across. I am
quite satisfied with the challenger's work
in every kind OF weather In which she
has sailed"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
SHlFFlET ARRESTED AT PITTSBURG.

Pittsburg. Pa. May 16.-Robert Shinlet,
alias Harry Golden. who recently escaped
from the Columbus. o.. penitentiary. has
been arrested here after q struggle In a
Second avenue lodging house. The Local
police say Shifflet fatally assaulted
keeper at tho Columbus penitentiary. and
then slid down n water pipe TO freedom.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
VERDICT AGAINST OIL TRUST.

Lexington. KY. May 16..James -, ~,
poyie has been given n verdict for 2eo
dsmaees against the Standard OIL com
many aud a. IL Gilman for conspiring 20
inhire the business OF Doyle oy pronoune-
ine, lie iii not up 10 standard proof. He
.e,r,rosc,tcd n rival company. Gilman
was an oil inspector for the city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
FIERCE RACE WAR.
Whites Are Attacking and Killing Negroes
In Smith County, Miss.

Laurel. Miss. May 1e-The fiercest of
race wars is raging near Burns. I'm tho
northern part OF Smith county. Parties
I'm Laurel from that section state that the
whites are up IN arms. and are killing ne
groes wherever they find them.
SO far one white man has been NOR
tally wounded and several negroes killed.
The riot began Tuesday. and ~ is said
that the enraged white men OF the com
munitv are I'm the saddle. searching for
the negro who instlgated the trouble.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
BartenderS Attention

You are invited to attend the funeral OF
our late Brother, William +. o'Reilly
Sunday afternoon, Mt 1870. NO 20 Hedley
street. All the members meet at l6 Dor
rance street at 1880
Per order: JOHN T. HAYES, Sec.
WM. II. DUFFY. Pres.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
HEBREWS TO HOLD A MASS MetIlHs.

81. Louis. May i6.-The preliminary
steps have been taken by the directors
Of the Young Mems Hebrew association
foi & mass meeting 20 protest against
tca massacre OF 'aws I'm Russ a
The meeting will prDla ably b. the
largest OF the kind ever held by Hebrews
I'm the west. In addition 90 making n
protest II Il proposed 90 raise funds TO
aid the sufferers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16

II is said that six OF the enemy were
killed II is thought the natives approach
ed Captain overton's command, pre-
tending friendship and then attacked the
Americans.
About 800 insurgents armed with bolos
resisted the landing OF a force OF scouts
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
PLUMBERS WANTED

100 Journeymen Plumbers.
Good wages, steady work and s
hours to constitute a days labor.
Address Providence Master
Plumbers Association, 20 Gus
tom House street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
Awarded the $500 Offered for the
Best Painting by a Rhode Island
Artist DR.. Sullivan is the
Generous Donor.

THE MANY FRIENDS OF MR. FRANK e MATHEWsoN WELL
KNOWN AND TALENTED RHODE ISLAND
AWARDED
e.
EXHIBITION PAINTINGS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16

az Catalina, Camiguin Island, Tuesday.
They charged the scouts and wounded
two of them. 1t required an hour to dis
perse the insurgents. Twelve of the latter
were killed and many were wounded. The
scouts whose gallantrv has been COM
mended. are pursuing the insurgents.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
CAPTAIN OVERT0N
KILLED IN BATTLE
With a Private He Lost His Life
When a Force of BOlOmen Made a
Rush Against His Detachment.

OVERFLOW CAVALRY
PRIVATE HARLOW WAS
sucATLAN ISLAND OF MIN
NO DETAILS RECEIVED BEYOND A
sRIE DEATHS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-05-16
Special Meeting

Team Drivers Union, Local
$50 in the Leiderkrantz Hall,
"a North Main ST, Sunday.
May u at p. m. Per Order.
Lawrence Grace
General Organizer.