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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
RUNAWAY BOY IS
 KILLED BY X TRAIN
JACK HOLT MEETS DEATH AT HUNTSVILLE-WHlLE ON A HOBO TRIP HE FELL UNDER WHEELS OF CAR.

Jack Holt, a Wylam boy who ran away fHom hls home some time ago. fell be- tween two cars at Huntsville yesterday morning and was instantly killed. He was the son of Christopher Holt of Wy lam.
 Three boys of Wylam ran away some time ago. They were Jack Holt. Oscar Shell and Robert McLendon. They were riding a freight train into Huntsville. and as they neared the depot Holt lost his hold on the car and fell beneath the wheels, which passed over his body and killed him instantly.
 A telegram was sent to the boys pa- rents, and this was the first intimation they had received of his whereabouts He had been away from home some time and they had lost track of him.
 The boy was sixteen years old The remains will be brought to Birmingham this morning and prepared for inter- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
WHIPPED HER sTEP-soN.
Judge Feaein Has Rather Peculiar
 Case Under Advsement.

Judge Feagin has under advisement a peculiar case of negro woman charg- ed with cruelty beating her F year old step-son. The negro woman Mary Bass, was arrested at the instance of several Chicago women who live fin the nighbor- hood.
 They testified in court that the woman took a strap and beat the boy unmer- cifully Judge Feagin held that unless the. whipping permanently injured the boy that the courts did not. have juris- diction. but he is holding the case up to look up the law on the subject.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
MarrIaqe Licenses.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate office yesterday to the following couples. c. T. Cruse of Vanderbilt Furn- ace and Miss Nellie E. Edwards, T. w. Mcdonald of Trussville and Miss Fannie stallings, Robert McGowan and Miss Ger trude V. Freeman, John B. Chishire of North Birmingham and Miss Hattie Mur- phy. Tom Scott of wylam and Miss Willie Duncan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
ADJUSTMENTS.
East Lake.

Young Mrs. Winthrop scored another victory last night at the Aqueduct theatre at East Lake, playing to one of the larg- est houses of the season. MT. Weston and MT. Denithorne alternate in the lead- ing role of Douglas Winthrop and it is hard to tell which receives most honor both being extremely clever in their parts Miss Darlington, as usual, takes her part of Constance in pleasing manner. The rest of the company are all seen to ad- vantage. The illustrated songs continue to please.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
NEGRO WOMEN USE PISTOL.
In General Row in Sixth Alley Several
 Shots Are Flred-Three Arrests.

In a general row yesterday afternoon about o'clock in Sixth alley between Twenty-flrst and Twenty-second streets, Lillie Buford shot at another woman three times and was arrested on charge of carrying concealed weapons and as- sault with intent to murder.
 Two other women were arrested at the same time. Hattie Smith has a charge of carrying concealed weapons against her and Ella Williams attempted to in- terfere with Policeman Nix and he placed her under arrest.
 The Smith woman made an attempt to conceal the weapon used by the Buford woman. and Policeman Nix returned and arrested her. The pistol was found con cealed under her clothing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of MT. and Mrs. J. M. Goodrich and Mrs. Charles A. Senn, Mrs. J. T. Doster and MT. and Mrs. J R. Tindall arc invited to attend the funeral of MT. J. M. Goodrich this afternoon at { o'clock at East Lake Bap- list church.
 The active pail bearers will be c. B. Crull, D. E. Hastings N. E. Hit. s. L. Weaver, W. s. Brown. s. R. Hawley Honorary pail bearers, J. R. Montgom- cry. w. J. Waldrop, Ira w. Stamps. Dr. T. A. Jones, R. B. Holton, w. T. Will Hanson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
CHARLIE STAFFORD FOUND.
Lost Boy and His Mother Are Again
 Together and Happy.

Charlie Stafford, the 9-year-old boy who went after medicine for his mother several days ago and was left at 8 rail- road station near Jasper, has been found.
 The boy and his mother are now to- gether at Cordova, and both are again happy. The boy states that he followed the train some distance when he saw 1t leaving him, but finally turned and went back home. He was given place to stay until his mother returned yester- day
 Mrs. Stafford was very much worried about the boy, and as soon as possible she went to Jasper to search for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
WOMAN HAD STOLEN PURSE.
Man Fell Asleep in Rear of Saloon
 and Was Robbed of $50.

While asleep in the rear of a saloon on Twentieth street near Powell ave- nue last Saturday night J. D. Allen, who runs boarding house at 107h South Twentieth street, had purse stolen from his pocket. It contained $50, and yesterday Judge Feagin bound Maud Lust, negro woman, who lives in the rear of the saloon, over to the grand jury on a charge of stealing the purse.
 When the negro woman was ar rested Tuesday by Policeman Thomp- son she was searched and the purse was found. There remained only 15 cents of the $150 which was stolen. The bond was set at $20O and in de- fault of that amount she was sent to the county jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
New Corporations.

declaration of incorporation was filed yesterday at the probate office by J. B. Dryer and W. c. Phillips to incorporate the Steinl Improved Chimney Construction company. The capital of the new concern is named at s1O,O00 and the object of the company will be to build and repair chim- neys~and to make. buy and sell brick of all kinds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
Pistol Toter Fined.

l.. E. Fash was fined s10O and sentenced to work 1SO days on the streets by Judge Feagin yesterday on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. The fine was remit ted by Mayor Drennen. A fine of s was also imposed on the man on a charge of disorderly conduct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23

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 1 Hemorrhoids, Varicocele, Hernia and venereal diseases of every name. nature.I form and character are also treated. and, Q legal guarantee of cure will be given inl every case.
 Our equipment consisting of we'll stocked prescription department. x-Ray.l Violet Ray, Static and Galvano- Faradic apparatus. Super-Heated Air. Arc Light Cabinet, Eureka Nebulizer and Ozone Iu- ,halation for nose, throat and lungs. and Q thoroughly equipped Surgical DepaH l ment. modern and up-to-date in eve2 particular. give us a prestige over competitors in Alabama in our specis line of practice.
 CORRESPONDENCE INVITED.
 Consultation and examination free.
 Terms liberal and condolences held in- violate. office hours {. m. to ?. m. Sundays, a. m. to D. m.
 A FEW OF MANY ENDORSEMENT
 FROM THE PREsS.
 The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Dozier Co. are without doubt the best known specialists in the south. and their fame Is due entirely to their great skill
 The Birmingham News: Both Drs. O. T. and Byron Dozler are reliable and ex- perienced physicians and surgeons, whS desorve the great success which has been and is theirs.
 Age e-Hera,d: Dr. Dozler's long standing and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his professia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
CALLING OFF OF RACES
 GOES ON AT THE MORRIS

The pool room in the rear of the Nor ris hotel where the results of races are called off publicly ran wide open yester- day as usual.
 Although an ordinance has been passed under which it must have closed yester- day. the place was protected by the ii- junction issued by Judge A. A. Coleman prohibiting Chief of Police Weir and the mayor and board of aldermen from clos ing the place or arresting those in charge.
 The case hes been set for August 10 before Judge Carmichael in the chan cery court. He is out of the city at present, and will probably not return until his court opens in October The pool room people state that they will fight the ordinance to the finish, and that they believe that their injunction
 
 state has been almost contemporaneous with her statehood, as he was born only two years after Alabama was admitted into the union. It is said that Senator Pettus would be acceptable to both sides.
 Why Rhodes Is Choice.
 There is no abatement in the interest aroused by the mention of Rufus N. Rhodes as the umpire. Both miners and operators, without exception, where they are willing to make any statement, say that they believe MT. Rhodes would make an excellent arbitrator, as he would be fearless in doing what he be- leved to be right. Among the business people and the general public the selec- tion of MT. Rhodes Is looked upon as most happy.
 prominent attorney in speaking of the matter yesterday. said; "They could not pick out better man for the place than Mir. Rhodes. He is popular and re- spected by both sides, and is one of the few men in Birmingham who could be sure that he would have the backing of the public.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
Members w. o. w., Poplar Camp 119,
 Attention.

You are hereby requested to assemble at lodge room at East Lake at 3:3O D. m., this afternoon to attend the funeral of Bro. J. M. Goodrich
 By order of
 H. II. PATTON. Consul Commander.
 J. R. SADLER, Clerk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
Alabama Brewing Go.
 'sBohemian Beer." l"
Alabama Brewing Go.
 "Bohemian Beer. |"

Let us wire your house. We do first class work only. United Electric Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Members
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23

There was considerable talk last even- ing of Senator E. W. Pettus of Selma as Senator Pettus is one of the best known Alabamians, and his life in his native
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23

legally 70 eall on hlra who should take
my place 80 ihat there may remain to
no Venezuelan the slightest prelext for
hostility % bis country OF for comm.
Yance With Foreigners who. without
any ground saws force. fell upon IN
fortunate Eene9neia trampling under
foot reason aud justice "a the detrl-
ment 81 civilization and right with
head nplif3ed and wgth a tranquil con.
science ! retarn 80 the efforts ~ toll
with honor and dignity All the eusr-
gles ana possibilities of my life are
as your fervice SHOULD 3, become nee.
eHNary "a arrive and defead our conu-
try against the attacks ~ the foreign
81. AT The glory ] ask iB Co c0nsem-
plate Nensxgela becoming respected
prosperous and happy"
night session Of congress was held
and resolution wRs adopted request
Ing President Castro SO reconsider his
resignation tn view of the critical con
dition q The republic. and a vote Of
confidence In his policy vas passed
unanimously
The delegation appointed by con.
ErrsH called AZ the presidents resi-
0Nhl@s At8hRRHfFA palace ant transmit
ted 10 President Castro the unanimous
~ adopted by congress refusing 10 &C.
cept his resignation and requesting
him 10 reconsider HE decision
President Castro. IN reply. declined
90 change bis mind. bat after being
urged by bis personal friends. be- offer.
ed 20 present another message 20 con
gress. which will meet ON Thursday TO
suggest q solution to the situation.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23
MORE MEN SENT.
II became Necessary 9" send Extra Force
GO Sycamore I~ves

II became Necessary to send Extra Force
to Sycamore L~vee
Natchez. Miss. March 23-While
the weather has been most favorable
for effective leyee work. II was found
necessary Sunday 70 send more men
TO the Sycamore leyee in Coucordia
parish. louisiana For the past eleven
days there has been a force OF l25
men engaged in repairing and bringing
this levee 10 grade II was expected
that the grade would be reached Sat.
nrday. but when daylight broke Sun
day morning the work was SO far be-
hind that the New Orleans and North
western railroad sent sixty men 10 the
front There has not been enough
sunshine To- dry ont the earth with
which the men have to work The
fears Of the people have been inereas-
ed by the continued rise in the river
and wnile the levee men and ngineers
contend that Sycamore will hold. old
timers who have experienced the high
waters are skeptlcaL These men say
that a lot OF good weather aud hard
work will be necessary To hold out
against the river and heavy pressure
that Is yet 10 come.
Black river at Jonesville, La is one
foot above the danger line and Is ris-
ing II the rate OF two inches a day
River rose two-tenths here Sunday
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23
CRITICAL STATE.


Two Thousand sacks at sand Have Been
Dumped into "a Cavity
Vicksburg, Miss. March 23.-GfiicerG
OF the steamer. City Of 81 Joseph.
which reacher here Sunday afternoon
from Greenville report critical state
of anairs aioSs the Issaqacnaa county
front sAlkalong the line the water Is
almost level with the crown Of the
levees and at several points 1t is Stop
ping over. New work is siuffng badly
and at Filters a great cave has appear
cd In the old levee into this cavity
5000 sacks filed with sand have been
dumped without peTcepthle effect In.
spector Dulanoy. who is In charge Of
the work there has about decided TO
cut the old Ievce at half dozen places
AS a sudden break would be disastrous
- the now legee further back This is
vigorously opposed by people living be
tween the levees and feeling Is said to
be running high At Duvals aud from
Brunswick 10 Chofard there is immi-
nenet danger at several points. where
large forces Of laborers are working
day and night.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23
Hl I0RE
President Casffo Has Handed IN iTis
Resignation ii Executive.
NOT YET ACCEPTED.
at First lie Would Not Reconsider,
but Personal Friends Prevailed
Upon Him to send to Con-
gress Second Message.

Caracas. March 23.-President Cas-
tro rendered his resignation. The
Venezuelan congress. by an unanimous
vote declined TO accept President Cas-.
tro's resignation and passed resoIa.
ton requesting him to reconsider his
his decision
The congressional hall was crowd
ed Saturday and all the members of
the diplomatic corps were present
when President Castro reviewed hts
message TO congress. He first passed
in review the terrible conditions which
prevailed In The country and denounc.
ed the errors Of bis countrymeu
Il now. he said, deliver my abdica
ton in order that you may proceed
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23
80 81 ne Z IS


zflzssssipps Rlssr II Ts.es esf5 xshsI
y ssraauslay tsp DOS
Memphis. Team March y RE ~.
II continues II slowly fall Il khls
point the gauge sunday night regis
tering sss feet The hood conditions
are becoming brighter and II u gen
orally accepted that the worst Is over,
Reports from the levees. both north
and south Of Memphis. are that they
are holding spIendIdly against the
enormous pressure of water.
The railroads west of the river are
not yet open for traffic. but 1t is be-
lieved trains will be running by We'd
nesday next
More refugees arrived here Sunday
from the south and are being taken
care of by the authorities. A refugees
camp will be pitched in the old circus
grounds In the northeastern part OF the
city AL destitute refugees will be Civ
en- ample accommodations The waters
are rapidly subsiding in North Mem
phis
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23

New Orleans. March 23-The river
Sunday aight reached the twenty-foot
stage. and as the Memphis wave is on
the way twenty-one feet will be reach
ed By Saturday II the levees hold ali
along the Louisiana line. Engineers
and levee boards are confident they
will hold. and the week will see more
great defensive work In the
PoHtcharatrain district from New Or
leans to Baton Rouge less than twenty
miles 81 leyCe Mas found slightly be.
low the highest standard and these
have been given false crowns two feet
high. The cniy Louisiana break re-
ported wus on Bayou Lafoureb, In
front OF Collector oG Internal Revenue
w = Howeli's Waverly plantation
II Is about l59 feet wide
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23
9[l 0lSk1NEE


tsEsp asa6 Il rar5ae 49, 80 oths< i
IT. Deas 81 Demais.
Ailanp TEX March za ID n Barre
more Il dead ana sam WarblngtoE II
s deaths door from the effect of over.
doses IT morphine Saturday evening
about o'clock Barenore walked iEeo
: saloon and Informed the inmates he
had taken the drug No one believed
him or paid much attention to him,
but after awhile Ii was noticed that he
was being overcome. A physician was
sent for aud everything possible was
done for him, but he died Sunday
morning about 2 o'clock
1t Is supposed that Warrington took
bis dose at about the time that Bare
more died After Baremores death.
Warrington went to where he lived
alone. tied piece of Grape on his door,
swallowed the dose and went to bed
Warrington was found lying on a mat.
tTess on the floor in a serious condi,
ton
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23

Washington. March President
Castro's resignation came In for a
good deal uS discussion Sunday in
governmental and diplomatic circles
The general sentiment OF persons con
verssnt with South American Affairs
seemed e. be that the presidents &C.
uou vas merely political move. hay.
ING for tts object the declaration of an
expression from congress OF It's united
and hearty support. II was not thought
that he had any serious idea OF giving
up hts oFFice permanently
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23

Knoxville. Tenn, March 23.-Eari
Fountain, aged twenty-five. was shot
By win Collins. aged tAiFty. on Asylum
avenue. James Shoemaker. aged
eighteen. was also seriously shot by
Collins Fountain was shot In four
places. and crawied under a house.
where he died Shoemaker was found
wounded by the police. but he refused
70 make any statement and II was not
until Fountains hDdy vas found four
hours later that any one knew he had
been killed Collins escaped Wits.
Ky was az the bottom of the trouble.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23

Cincinnati. March 23.-There was a
mysterious triple tragedy here at the
hoFse OF A. NJ. Betty. local manager
of the Washburn-Crosby mills OF Min
neapolis. In the Carrollton hats on Gil.
bert avenue. but II was not known un
al Sunday night. when the dead bod
les OF Betty. his wife. Lulu and their
boy, Harry, aged twenty months, were
found by neighbors. Betty's body W. Is
alr3 found.
note written by Betty was found.
In which he accused his wife with kill
Ing the babe. and the police say the
woman may have killed herself and
babe on account of domestic troubles
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23
HELD UP A CAR.


Done by Masked Robbers and One Pas
senger Was Killed.
Los Angeles. Cal. March 23.--Three
masked robbers attempted to hold up
car on the Los Angeles and Pacific
Electrict railway Between Los Ange-
les and Santa Monica Saturday night.
and after a pistol fght between C. w.
Henderson, a passenger. and one OF the
robbers. the other two highwaymen
began shooting through the crowded
car, H A. Griswold OF Madison la.
was killed and three persons were
wounded. II is believed that one OF
the robbers was wounded. but the
three desperadoes escaped.
The holdup occurred AT the head OF
deep cut. The robbers had placed
q steel rail. a large bench and a &C.
ment barrel on the track which stop,
ped the car.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23

warsaw, Ind. March Civilian s.
Watson OF San Antonio. Tex. was
found dead at the White House hotel.
A bottle partly full OF morphine was
found In his room, but the police don
think suicide was intended Watson
came from Texas few days ago 10
visit his sister. Mrs W Dederick Tn.
I'll a few months ago Watson was en-
gagged In law practice at San Antonio
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23
TEXAS BASEBALL LEAGUE,
Elects Fort Worth Man President and
Aaepts Playing Schedule.


Aaepts Playing Schedule.
Dallas. March 23.-eThe Texas Base
ball League met here Saturday and
adopted schedule. There will be two
seasons, the first beginning April 25
and the second the latter part Of June.
date of commencing to be determined
later, Wilson Matthews and Writ
Spencer was appointed umpires In
event Of vacancy Patrick F'Iaherty
Is 70 be given preference Newton RI.
Lassiter of Fort Worth was elected
president and Fl, j MeDade Of Paris
uniformed covered seats provided for
visiting teams and spectators kept OFF
the field Any player put out Of the
game three times shall be suspended
two weeks without salary, first being
fined S.
Resolutions Of sorrow over the death
Of the late President John l.. Ward
were adopted.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23
WORK OF SATURDAY.
Senate and House Of Texas Legislature
Put Through Several BtIIs

Senate and House of Texas Legislature
Put Through Several bills
Austin, March 23.-Saturday the SEN
ate finally passed house bin appro-
priating $4,000 to establish a textile
department at the agricultural and me-
chanical college.
House bill prohibiting the concerns
on blaeklisting OF employees passed 10
engrossment
Anti-pool room bill was ordered en-
crossed
Bin simplifying methods OF issuing
school warrants in apportionlng the
available school funds finally passed.
Bill authorizing sale Of school and
university lands TO railroads for town.
sites. terminals aud sidinEs was or
deFed enErOssed
House passed large number Of local
bills
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23

Kansas City. March 2A--Followin..
n drop in the temperature which be-
gan at noon Sunday one OF the heay-
lest snow storms of the year was in
progress here that night The fall Of
snow was steady for hours. but it
melted rapidly. and was not more than
an inch deep on the level
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23
\. ehanEr At Gr.en,llls.

Greenviile Miss, March 23.-There
has been mo- change IN the river
here In the last twenty four hours. The
river stands 4S+ on the gauge and will
possibly reach ass Sunday was a
beautiful cay and thousands of PEG
pie we're out promenading up and
down the leNee. taking in the river
situation There has been no change
at Leland. Ark.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23

Berlin. March @5--German govern
msnt had 20 warning Of President Cas-
tro's retirement, nor has the press an
noancement OF the fact been supple
mented yet ~ any explanation from
the German legation at Caracas Tn
feeling Ia ofnclai quarters Is rather
one OF regret than otherwise.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23

st. Joseph. Mo, March 23-The
heaviest snow storm OF the year set
In at ; o'clock Sunday afternoon. and
an hour later traffic was greatly i'm
peded. Telegraph and telephone wires
were only partly In operation The
fakes were the largest seen here
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23

Ardmore, /. T.. March ga special
from Durwood says the Arkansas and
Choctaw steel gang resumed work
Saturday afternoon. They were at
work about threefourths of a mile
west OF the switch at Redwood. which
In TO be the name OF the station be
tween Durwood and Madiil Redwood
10 about ave miles from this place.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1903-03-23

Velasco Tex. March 23-R. n God
ley closed a contract with the NelasCo
box factory for their entire stock of
cottonwood and ash lumber. amounting
TO something like one hundred and IF
ty thousand feet This will all be ship
ped 10 Dallas