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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
ADJUSTMENTS.
Faust"

Two large audiences gathered at the Jefferson yesterday to See Lewis Morrison in what he claims is his last appearance as Mephlsto in Faust" The actor has become old playing the part of Mephlsto, but when he stepped on the stage last night he seemed to throw all signs of ap- preaching age from him, and his acting had that mellowness which only long familiarity with part can give.
 Only to those who sat on the very front seats were the traces of age visible in the few lines of his face, but his step was firm and his voice did not faulter. If this Is indeed his last portrayal of this great part he has wisely surrounded himself with a cast of principals which is as a whole all that could be desired. It is well to leave in the minds Of the theatregoing public a favorable impression of the last time 1t saw him in the cast of this play with which hls name has so long been identified.
 In Miss Eloise Elliston, Mir. Morrison has an able Marguerite one who looks, acts and talks as the part seems to call for. She Is scarcely possessed of the great beauty attributed to the original Mar guerite, and she Is hardly as pretty as some who have appeared in the part.
 The deep bass voice of George s. Trim ble and his manly appearance, as well as his excellent acting. soon won him a place in the hearts of his audience last night As much could not be said of Ed ward Elsner, as Faust. He was not equal to the part of the tempter the tool In the hands of Mephisto.
 The music of the play was good, the auartette and sextette both being made up of good voices with the exception of the first tenor, whose voice lacked sweet ness and was hardly fitted for the songs which were sung. The play is well staged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
IMPORTANT RULING
 BY SUPREME COURT
DECIDES THAT CASE ARISING OUT OF ATTACHMENT IN WHICH BOTH PARTIES ARE NoN-RESl- DENTS IS IN JURISDICTION.

In the case of Mamie Lee, pro ami, against R. w. Baird, sent up from the circuit court of Jefferson county, the su- preme court of Alabama has rendered 8 decision which will have an important bearing on practice and pleadings throughout the state.
 The plaintiff and defendant in the case mentioned are both non-residents of the state and live In Mississippi. The case arose out of an attachment issued by the plaintiff which was served on the de- fendant who was on board a train for New York at the time. He was in the jur- isdiction of the circuit court of Jefferson county, however and the case was tried in Birmingham. A plea in abatement was set LID by the defendant who claimed that the court was without Jurisdiction on ac- count of there being no statute to cover A case in which both parties to the suit were non-residents. Tho plaintiff filed d demurrer to this plea of abatement and inc court overruled the demurrer. The pIaintiff took exception to this ruling ana anpealed the case to the supreme court. The higher court has decided that the lower court erred in overruling this de- ,,prrer and the case was therefore re- versed and remanded. This ruling Of the supreme court means that cases coming under the Jurisdiction of the circuit court. even if both parties are nonresident can he tried and Judgment rendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
REFEREE j. O. THOMPSON RUNNING FOR CHAIRMAN
His Boom for Official Headship of Re- publican Party In Alabama
 Launched at AttalIa.

J. O.. Thompson, collector of internal revenue at Birmingham, is being urged for chairman of the republican state ex ecutive committee His boom was for mally launched at the meeting of the re- publican committee of the seventh con gressional district held at Attalla yester- day afternoon. resolution requesting Mir. Thompson to allow his name to be presented for the chairmanship and en- dorsing him for the place was adopted by vote of 15 to 1.
 Although 1t has been known for several weeks that the name of MT. Thompson has been mentioned in connection with the chairmanship of the executive cum mittee, the resolution adopted by the committee in the seventh district yester- day is the first radical step which has been taken in that direction.
 The chairman will be elected for a term of two years by the republican state con vention which will be held in Birming- ham in April At present w. I. Wellman of Huntsville a lily white, Is the chair man of the committee. MT. Thompson is one of the Presidents referees in Alabama and is with the black and tan side of the party In Alabama.
 The seventh district committee passed resolutions endorsing President Roosevelt and also Charles H. Scott of Montgomery for ntaional committeeman
 John J. Stevens of Gadsden, presided at the meeting. He Is the chairman of ths committee. The republican party is stronger in the seventh than in any other district in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
REPUBLICAN, CANDIDATES.
Each District Will Put Out Man for
 Congress.

From all indications the republicans of Alabama will have candidate for con- rress in every district in the state, and 1t Is said strong efforts will be made to push a campaign. The republican leaders say they hope for victories in some of the districts.
 The names prominently mentioned as candidates to oppose the democratic nom- inees are as follows
 First District-E. H. Hubbard of Mo bile.
 Second District-Julius Sternfeldt
 Third District-None.
 Fourth District-J. w. Kitchens nom- inated) W. F. Aldrich of Shelby, L. H. Reynolds of Chiffon.
 Fifth District-Hon. James Judkins, of Fillmore; Joseph c. Manning of Tallapoosa. Convention to be held March s.
 Sixth District-P. M. Long of Walker' Judge Lunsford of Marion.
 Seventh District-No name given.
 Eighth District-O. R. Hundley. Com mittee meets March to fix date for con- vention.
 Ninth District-Mr. James Bowron, Col. T. H. Aldrich, Judge Montgomery, James Carter Cook, Gen. Fred s. Ferguson. The committee will meet March to fix date for convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
YOUNG MAN ARRESTED.
George McMeachIn Is Charged With
 Grand Larceny.

George McMeachin, young white man, was arrested yesterday morning by Detective Patton and Policemen Hury and Mathewson on a charge of grand larceny. He was employed at the store of the Rollins Grocery com pany as check clerk, and it Is claimed that he has been checking goods short out of freight cars and selling 1t to draymen of the city.
 Yesterday morning it was reported to the police that negro drayman was to go to the store and get five sacks of potatoes which had been checked out short The drayman did not put in an appearance, but McMeachin was ar rested, ana an effort was made to catch negro porter who had been working with him, but he escaped, although chased almost to Elyton by policemen. I.
 McMeachin is well known in police circles. as ne has given trouble before. When seen in jail yesterday he stated that he was not guilty, but that the negro who was with him had stolen tho potatoes and was to give them to the drayman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
COMMISSION OF EXPERTS.
Men Examining Mineral Properties
 Will Hold Meeting Today.

The commission of experts selected by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rallroao company, the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron-eompany and the Republic Iron and Steel company will meet today at noon, at the headquarters of the commission, room No. 3S3 First National Bank build ing. T. H. Aldrich and c. P. Perrin. the two commissioners who have been absent from Birmingham since Sunday aftor- noon, are expected to return in time to attend the meeting today.
 The commission will probably make the second tour of inspection commencing Saturday morning. It is not known what point will be visited on the tour.
 Yesterday the headquarters were fully established, and Secretary Walter Moore will spend a greater part of the time there when the commissioners are in Bir- mingham,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
CHARGES ARE PREFERRED.
Policeman Jackson Suspended Pending
 an Investigation of Charges.

Policeman c. w. Jackson has been sus- pended pending the result of trial be- fore the police commission on the charges preferred against him Wednesday by two negro women, who claim that he struck them
 The charges were preferred by Chief Wier yesterday on information received by him. Cases are pending against Po- liceman Jackson and his brother, John Jackson. in the police court for assault and battery on three negro women. They have been postponed until March 8.
 Policeman Jackson states that if his side of the question is heard he has no fear of not being reinstated to the force. The warrant sworn out against him has been served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
MEET AT WINFIELD.
Candidates for All Offices Gather for
 Discussions.

Winfield. February 8.-(Special. )-Capt. R. P. Hobson and all the democratic can didates for nomination before the primary of Marion county. to be held on Tuesday next, met here today and presented their claims for support of the voters of the county.
 First came those who want the office of tax assessor. of which there are four. Then those for probate judge and com missioners. It seemed more like a family reunion than political meeting. Each and every candidate pleaded his case like a child begging show money from friend, and spoke of his opponents as candidates always do.
 The local candidates consumed the en- tire morning.
 Immediately after dinner Capt. R. P. Hobson addressed the audience. which was quite large. He touched on all the important issues of the day, and at no time did the audience seem to lose in- terest In his discussion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
EDUCATORS END
 ATLANTA MEETING
PROMINENT sUPERlNTENDENTs, FROM ALL PARTS OF UNITED STATES DEPART FOR THEIR HOMES.

Atlanta, February 5.-The meeting of the department of superintendence of the National Educational association, which has been in session here this week, came to a close this' afternoon. The sessions have been well attended and have excited much interest throughout the south and the many educators who have been att tending the meeting.
 At this mornings sessions. the topic for discussion was Administration and Supervision William H. Maxwell su- perintendent of schools of New York City, the first speaker, was followed by Seymour A. Minders. state superintendent of public instruction Nashville, and L.. D. Bonebralze, state commissioner of common schools, Columbus, O.
 ''The Assistant to the Superintendent; His Functions and Methods of Work, :" was discussed by Miss Alice Reynolds, supervisor of schools, New Haven, Conn.
 'The Management of Special Depart ments" was the subject of an address by c. N. Kendall, superintendent of schools, Indianapolis.
 The general topic of the afternoon ses- sion was The Extension of Public School Privileges" and was discussed by Thomas Bel1iet superintendent of schools, Springfield, Mass; Charles Toss, Reading, Pa Henry Leipsger, New York; R. H. Halsey, Oskosh Wis; Miss Evangeline Whitney, New York City, and B. E. Nell son, Lincoln, III.
 The meeting was then adjourned. The next meeting will be held in Milwaukee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
PERSONNEL IS
 NOW COMPLETED
THE PRESIDENT WILL PROBABLY SEND NOMINATIONS FOR CANAL COMMISSION TO THE SENATE TODAY FOR CONFIRMATION.

washington. February 25.-President Roosevelt has completed the personnel of
 the Isthmian canal commission. Assur-
 ances have been received by the President
 that c. E. Grunsky, the San Francisco
 hydraulic engineer will accept, although
 his formal acceptance has not been re-
 ceiyed. Senator Perkins of California.
 said there was no doubt of MT. Gunskys acceptance.
 It is probable that the seventh member
 of the-commission as heretofore indicated
 by the Associated Press, will be Benjamin
 M. Harrod of New Orleans, member of
 the Mississippi river commission. Some
 changes were made against Mir. Harrod
 involving his capacity rather than his in-
 tegrity but thus far they are not taken very seriously by the President. It Is
 known the President has received from excellent sources the most cordial com
 mendation of MT. Harrod and of his abili-
 ty and it is entirely likely his name will | remain on the list.
 The President intends that the members will be well paid for their services but the compensation is not yet determined. | Officers of the commission will be main | tained In Washington but much of the time of the members will be spent neces- | sarily on the actual scene of their work. | The probability seems now to be that the President will send the appointments | of the members of the commission to the | senate tomorrow
 | San Francisco, February 25.-C. E. Grunsky today received a telegram from President Roosevelt asking If he could ac- cept @ place on the Panama canal com
 mission, and immediately notified the
 President of his acceptance. MT. GrunslSy
 says that he intends to pay particular at tention to the improvement of sanitary conditions on the isthmus before the work | of the canal construction Is actually be- l gun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
WAS TOO CARELESS
 WITH POWDER KEG
Miner Stoops Over the Explosive, When Drop of Burning oil From
 His Lamp Fell Into 1t.

Bellair, O., February 25.-one woman is dead and three men fatally burned as a result of powder explosion south of this city today. The dead:
 Mrs. Michael Tondocovich.
 Michael Tondocovich is miner. He had a keg of powder in the kitchen end was stopping over 1t to fill his can prepara- tory to entering the mine.
 A drop of burning oil from his miners lamp fell into the powder and a terrific explosion followed, destroying the house and blowing the occupants into the street. Seven shanties occupied by miners were destroyed in the fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
CITY ITEMS.

Bonds Guaranteed.-The Peoples Savings Bank and Trust company has guaranteed the public bonds covering the investments authorized under an ordinance providing for the construc- tion of sidewalks along Twenty-third street from First to Eighth avenues. The city council recently adopted the ordinance with the provision that work shall commence as soon as the bonds were guaranteed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Christensen Has Valuable Patents.

Athens, February 25.-tspecial. .)-Henry Christensen. an Athens boy now living in Chattanooga, has just received letters patent or an invention that may make him rich and also save to it's users thousands of dollars. It is estimated that it will save to the factories using 1t in this country alone, more than s1oo,0o0 per year. It is machine that does away with one man and saves two barrels of flour. daily in all cracker factories. Hem ry Is a cracker and cake maker and this machine is his own creation. One is now in operation in the factory he superin- tends in Chattanooga. His other invention is a cake mixed and cutter. He has been offered s25O00 for the first mentioned patent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
SALVATION ARMY SERVICES. Seven-day Campaign Opened Last NIght-Three Atlanta Officers Here.

The special seven day campaign in Bir- mingham by the Suns of Thunder of the Salvation Army commenced last night. The indoor services are being held at the local Salvation Army headquarters, No. 2115 First avenue A large crowd was present at the opening services.
 Staff Captain John M Berriman is lead ing the services and he Is being assisted by Ensign widgery and Envoy Fuller, all of whom are stationed at Atlanta. Capt. Berriman last night discussed The Unequal Contest"
 Mrs. Capt. Boucher will lead the meet ing tonight at 8 o'clock. Her subject will be Holiness" The public is cordially invited to attend the services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
"Red Feather"

Quite hundred people, principals. chorus and ballet, will be required for the production of Red Feather" Grace Van Studdiford has surpassed all her pre- vious work as the star of this attraction. It has had the longest run of any musical piece in New York this season. Red Feather" with the original company will be presented at the Jefferson theatre Thursday evening March 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Fire at Cleveland Station.

A cottage, the property of Charles Powell was burned to the ground at Cleveland station yesterday morning. The cottage was just being completed and had never been occupied.
 The fire Is supposed to have originated from a coal which dropped from the grate in which a fire had been started to dry the plaster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
The RIiou.

Little Chip, in the principal comedy role of My Friend From India" has made new friends this week. His acting a part in which he uses comparatively little tunity to see him as he really is, and without comedy Irish, Dutch or other wig. There will be performance tonight and two tomorrow, after which the com pany leaves Birmingham for a week be- tween here and Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Escaped Convict Captured.

officers arrived yesterday morning from Fargo. Ga.. after Ollie Williams. a ne- gro, who escaped from twenty-year sen- tence at that place. The negro was caught by Detectives Bodeker and Hamil- ton, and they will receive a reward of $75 for the catch. Williams was In jail serving a twenty-year sentence for crim- inal assault, and he is considered very bad negro by the officers here and in Georgia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
BEATS CHANGED.
Chief of Police Issues an order-Perl-
 odicaI Change.

Chief of Police wier yesterday issued an order changing the beats of nearly every policeman on the force. This was done in order that the policemen might all become thoroughly acquainted with the people and resorts on all the beats.
 Changes of this kind are made about every three months. The men who have been patroling the beats in the center of the city are put on the outside beats, and the scouts are brought into the city for the beats around the business sections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses were issued yesterday: Jones A. Slaughter of Pratt City and Mrs. Margaret Baber c. C. Houlditch of North Birmingham and Miss Lula Epperson, J. T. Snow of Coal Ala, and Miss E. M. Vines. Griff AL britten of East Lake and Miss Alice Snider,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Was RepuIsed Brilliantly.

Paris, February 2e.-In a dispatch from St. Petersburg correspondent of the Echo de Paris says the last, or reported second Japanese attack at Port Arthur, was repulsed brilliantly. He says the Japanese were again obliged to quit the roadstead. It is presumed that the entire squadron joined in the second attack, hoping to avenge the repulse of the pre- ceding day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
To Have New Fire Department.

Opelika. February 25.-(Special) )-Ope- lika Is to enjoy at no distant date the ad- vantages of first class fire department. equipped for service in an up-to-date style. The council has taken the matter in hand and are negotiating for the in- stallng of the service as soon as 1t can be done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Andrew Jackson Griffin.

The remains of Andrew Jackson Grif- fin, who died in East Lake Wednesday night, were yesterday afternoon carried to oneonta. where the interment took place. He was 6s years old and left a widow and several children. He was well known and had many fiends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Trying to Work China.

Tokio, February 25.-The question of the stay of the Russian gunboat Mandjur at Shanghai remains unsettled. Paul Lessar, Russian minister to China, is trying to in- timidate the Chinese government in the matter. declaring emphatically that Japan has little chance of victory against Rus sian army of 50o,OO0 men strong.
 The court at Pekin is oscillating on this question. Russia is also pressing China to declare the neutrality of that portion of the empire which Russia already oc- cupies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Japanese Are III Treated.

Pekin, February 25.-Direct and late in- formation received here confirm the re- ports of the ill-treatment of Japanese refugees at the hands of the Russians in different parts of the country while they were journeying through Manchuria, and declare, moreover, that some of the re- fugees were without doubt cruelty mur- dered.
 The Russian soldiery at New Chwang is so undisciplined that the place is unfit for European women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Mrs. Wjnslow's soothino svruu.

Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup. The best remedy for DLARRHOEA Sold by druggists in every part of the world Be sure and aak for Mrs. Windows . Soothing Syrup and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for theif CHILDREN WHILE TEETHIN0, with PERFECT SUCCESS. It sOOTHEs the CHILD. sOTTEN6 tho GUM6. ALt4Af6 aT PAIN. CURES WIND CoLTG aa1 ts tvenfy-fivo cents c botf3A
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Joseph ]. Brady.

Joseph J. Brady. aged 20 years, who re- gently came here from Wisconsin, died yesterday morning at 71s South Eleventh street The remains will be sent to his home at Kanosha, Wis, where the inter ment win take place. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
LAPS SUCCEED IN MAKING HARBOR IMPASSABLE FOR THE
 LARGE RUSSIAN EMPHASIZES
Continued from First Paae)

repulsed, viceroy Alexieff has sent in an identical report to the czar.
 The fact that the Japanese have renew ed the attack, is interpreted here to mean that they are determined to bottle up or destroy the Russian fleet at Port Arthur, In order to give themselves freedom for land maneuvers, to cut of or invest ths city, or as feint to cover a movement elsewhere
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Licenses Are Raised.

Gadsden, February 5.-(SpeciaL )-The city council has raised the licenses on beer saloons from $500 to 5000. This action was taken by the council at their meeting Monday night. Several parties we're con- tempIating opening beer saloons here at an early date but the high licenses may make them change their minds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Grover Gay 10 Better.

Gadsden. February 25.-(Special.)-Gro- yer Gay, who was so badly cut several weeks ago. and who was in such dan gerous condition that his life was despair ed of. h able to up in his room and ex- poets to be out in a few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Milton H. Gardner.

Milton H, Gardner. aged 75 years, died yesterday at his residence 601 South Twenty third street The remains will Le sent to Carrolton. Ala, this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26
Opinions of Engineers.

Yinkow, February 25.-Foregn engineers on the Shan Hai Kwang-New Chwang railroad say that according to their in formation, there is no Russian force west of the Liao river, with the exception of guard of 26 cossacks at Koupantzou.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
 Take Laxative Promo Quinine TabletA All druggists refund the money if it fails
 to cure B. w. Groves signature is on each box. 1c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Best garden seed on the market. Everything fresh. Gum Drug Co., 2017 2d Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

A bottle of Piso's Cure for Consump- ton will often prevent pneumonia. Try 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Deputy Sheriff William l. Love who has been confined to an infirmary for some time Is able to be out again. He will be able to resume his duties at an early date.