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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT.
John Abbott Charged With Striking
 Jack Asbury.

John Abbott, chief deputy clerk of the criminal court, was arrested yes terday morning by Detectives Bodeker and Hamilton on a charge of assault, with intent to murder, on Jack Asbury, well known young citizen, who oc- cupies the position of chemist for the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company.
 Tuesday night about o'clock MT. Asbury was struck on the head and knocked unconscious, in the alleyway between the Southern and Athletic clubs. It was at first impossible to ascertain who struck him, but yester- day the police followed up the matter and arrested Abbott MT. Abbott made bond to the amount of 5000, and will be tried before Judge Feagin today
 The wound is not serious, but it rem dered MT. Asbury oncunscious for some time. He was taken into the Southern club, of which he is a mem- Der, and there his wound was dressed. He soon recovered consciousness. It is said that few if any, words were passed between the two men before the blow was struck. It is not known what caused the trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
LAW WILL TAKE
 NATURAL COURSE
MILITIA WILL NOT BE ON DUTY AFTER TODAY AT MERIDIAN. EVIDENCE AGAINST PARIS BE- COMES STRONGER.

Meridian, March 2.-6Special) )-There now seems to be no doubt that the law will be allowed to take its course in the case of J. P. Paris, who lies in jail on the charge of the murder of John R. Stockton and of robbing the United States mails.
 There is also no doubt that Paris is gull ty inspfte of the continued protestations of innocence made by him, for he has been identified by both Postal Clerk A. J. Bass and T. B. Ivens, the mail weigher who was on the postal car. United States and county officials are quietly weaving a chain of evidence around the prisoner, which they will have complete by March 21, and will present testimony sufficient to convict on short notice the negro who slew a peaceable citizen in cold blood
 The negro, Joe Murray upon whom Paris places the guilt of the crime. Is known here and in Birmingham and it Is certain that he will be found when neces- sary to prove or disprove the statements of Paris. While the militia will not be actually on guard after today they will be held in reserve subject to call at mo- ment's notice and have so been notified by Mai. J. w. Dement,, commanding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
BASEBALL MEN JET
 DOWN ID BUSINESS
Several Minor Changes in Last
 Years Rules.
UMPIRES ARE SIGNED UP
Committees on Rules From National League and American League
 Get Together In New York.

New York, March 2.--After two pro- tracted sessions which were held in the office of the National league in the St. James building today, the National league and the American league committees on rules. came to an agreement as to eer- tain changes, but the committee on schedule will meet again tomorrow, in or der to adopt, so far as possible, non-con- fiicting playing dates for the coming sea- son.
 The general opinion tonight is that they will have little difficulty in arriving at an amicable arrangement of dates, and it was stated on good authority that the American league schedule would be an- nounced tomorrow, and that the National league dates the following day.
 Foul Strike Retained.
 The foul strike rule which was adopted by both leagues last season will be re- tained during the coming season. A post season of seven games for the national championship will be arranged between the penant winners of both leagues. Two coachers will be allowed with one man or more on bases.
 These were the three important matters passed upon by the rules committee, and after they adjourned the American league delegates held brief session at the Fifth Avenue hotel at which the changes were ratified.
 Empires Signed Up.
 President Johnson announced that he had signed the following umpires for the coming season: Sheridan, OLaugh- lin and Connolly, who ofdciated with the American league last year; Frank Dwyer of Detroit; King of the New England league, with Carpenter of the Southern league to be the reserve umpires.
 The following umpires for the season of 1904 were announced by President Pull liam of the Nathional league: Emslie, oDay, Moran and Johnstone, who were on last years staff and the extra man will be Kelly, who offlciated for the East ern league last season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
FOR BENEFIT OF
 THE VULCAN FUND
CONCERT AT THE JEFFERSON THEATRE TOMORROW NIGHT WILL ATTRACT LARGE CROWD OF SPECTATORS.

The sale of seats for the Vulcan fund concert was begun at the Jefferson thea ire yesterday, and a great deal of interest was manifested. The programme, under direction of Prof. William Gussen of the Conservatory follows:
 Piano. (a) Lullaby, (b) Minuet Antique Miss Irene Denny.
 Tenor (a) Du bist Vie cine Blume QizsD; (b) Ich Liebe Dich (Grieg), MT. Robert D. Armour.
 Violin (a) Air, G string (Bach); (b) Bar carroll and Pizzicato GDelibes), MT. Will liam Gussen.
 Soprano-"Jewels of the Night" (Cham- inade), Miss Alice Fallon.
 Baritone-"To Love to Suffer" (Tirin- deIlD, MT. Glenn o. Friermood.
 Contralto-Aria, 70 Italy (VerdD, Miss Ethel Houston.
 Violin (by request) (a) cavatina (Raff) {; (b) Perpetual Motion tRies), MT. William Gussen.
 Whispering Zephyrs (Jensen), MT. Robert D. Armour.
 Baritone-"The Masked Ball" (VerdD, MT. Friermood.
 Duet-Prison scene from Aida yerdD, Miss Houston and MT. G. Moretti.
 Accompanies, Miss Corrie Handley and Mrs. Offer Chalifoux.
 There Is decided interest throughout the city in this array of musical talent, and music lovers say that a programme of such general excellence has not been of fered in Birmingham for long time.
 While the concert is in itself of a char acter to draw a large house an additional attraction is the offer of the Commercial club to give two free trips to the world S fair at St. Louis in connection with the entertainment. At the close of the con cert the drawing will take place, Each patron of the Vulcan fund who has pur- chased a 75 cent or a dollar ticket will have in his possession numbered coupon. A duplicate of each will be placed in a glass jar by the ticket seller when the reserved seats are taken at the box of flee. Two numbers will be drawn from the jar separately by little Henrietta Gib- son so that all may see that the drawing is absolutely fair, and that the winners may be known at the close of the evening.
 To enable everybody to attend the con- cert the price of seats in the gallery has been placed at 25 cents, and general ad- mission at 30 cents. Only those who hold 75 cents and S1 tickets can participate in the drawings for the free trips to St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
ARRANGING TO ENTERTAIN.
Annston Will Show Visiting Bremen
 a Grand Time.

Anniston,a March 2.-(Special) )-There were quite number present last night at joint meeting of iremen and citizens at the, ,hall for the purpose of taking steps toward the forthcoming firemen's tourna- ment in this city in May. H W. Sexton, hanager of the Anniston Electric and Gas company, addressed the meeting, assur- ing the frerpen of his cooperation In any desired way. Coupcilmen McCaa and Ritch also assured their devotion to the project Mayor Henderson also bespoke the assistance of the council and city officers in every way possible. Represen- tatfves of Hose Company No. announced the withdrawal of that company from participation In the event, and the other companies and citizens immediately took steps toward getting matters for the en- tertainment of the visiting hremen in shape at the earliest possible date.
 The meeting instructed the president to appoint a finance committee which will attend to the solicitation of funds neces- sary outside of the liberal donations that will be made by the companies and w. L. McCaa, Joseph Saks and H. w. Sexton were appointed The meeting also appoint ed w. l.. McCaa as manager or general superintendent of the arrangements for the tournament and he will have the as- sistance of the chief and other depart ment officers, iremen in general and citi- zens.
 An adjournment was taken to the night of the 11th inst, when 1t Is expected that the companies and committees will re- port considerable progress,toward grand gala event which Anniston will make a second to non, in the experience of the Alabama, NJ Georgia and Tennessee Firemen's tion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Fortunes In Fees From Law Cases

From the Boston Post
 Winning a fortune in q fee on one case is not the good luck that falls to the lot of many lawyers, but there are three em- inent attorneys of this city who reaped fortunes, not in three distinct cases, but in a single case, the four men figuring as counsel in the breaking and defending of a will.
 Ex-Governor John D. Long. Samuel J. Elder and Robert M Morse are the three lawyers. Morse was engaged to break the Arioch Wentworth will; ex-Governor Long and MT. Elder defended 1t. It was a drawn battle the contending heirs and beneficiaries arriving at a settlement af- ter the case was before the courts for weeks.
 For his efforts in forcing a compromise 1t Is understood MT. Morse received a fee of s250,000, while ex-Governor Long and MT. Elder each received $100,OOO. Mar GUS Morton who was associated with MT. Morse, received a fee of $50,00o. The fee that MT. Morse Is credited with having received Is perhaps the largest ever paid a Boston lawyer for services in a law case. W nen A. c. Burrage | brought about settlement of the gas consolidation cases little over a decade ago, he received fee aggregating $250,- GOO, but. inasmuch as he had become | factor in the gas interests, the fee repre- 1 sented more than his legal services. MT. Burrage built upon the services rendered l at that time, and today he is a multi millionaire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Sarah E. Gotten.

Mrs. Sarah E. Gotten, aged s3 years, died of her grandchildren on Eleventh avenue, between Twfntieth and Twenty-flrst streets. South Highlands. Though a suf- ferer for many years, Mrs Gotten retained her remarkable mental vitality and vigor urftil the very last.
 The deceased was the widow of Leoni- das Gotten. She was the daughter of the Rev. Thomas Wright, the pioneer mis- sionary of the Episcopal church in West Tennessee, and was a niece of the late Bishop Green of Mississippi. She was born in Warrington, N. C., and moved Ito LeGrange. Tenn. where she resided until she moved to Birmingham about four teen years ago. Mrs. Gotten was devoted and consistent member of the Episcopal church, and at the time of her death a communicant of the Church of the Ad- vent.
 Of a large family only her son, Mercer Gotten, now survives, though sKe has number of grandchildren and great grand children living Among her grandchildren are MT. Robert NJ Brown, Lee Gotten. Claud Gotten, Bob Gotten and Miss Clara and Miss Alice Gotten, and Mrs. O. l.. Stevenson of Birmingham; Mrs. D. M. Seabrook of Columbus, Ga.; Robert E. Houston. Miss Ethel Houston, Mrs. Alice Freeman. Mrs. Edwin R. Williams of Fernandna, Fla; Miss Mary Gotten and Arthur Gotten of Birmingham; A. L. Cot ten of San Antonio. Tex; Ben Gotten of New York and George Gotten of South Africa.
 The funeral will occur at 1 o'clock this afternoon from the Church of the Advent, the Rev Quincy Ewing officiating. The pallbearers will be R. H. Pearson, s. E. Thompson. John V. Coe, W. T. Archer, Robert W. Ewing and William E. Meade
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
"The Professors Love storv..

There is young man coming to the city who will present a play the seeing of which will leave most pleasant impress sion in the mind of every beholder. This young artist Is Harry Beresford, who ap- peared at the Jefferson early this season, and his rendition of the part of Professor Goodwillie Is characterization that bears the impress of actual genius. The play is by J. M Barrie, author of ''The Little Minister" and Little Mary and al- though the scenes are laid In Scotland the heart interest will be fully appreciated by Americans.
 ''The Professors Love Story" will be at the Jefferson theatre next Saturday with a bargain day matinee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
j. EDWARD LEES REMAINS.
Birmingham Man Murdered Near Bloc
 ton Will Be Buried In Georgia.

The remains of J. Edward Lee, who was murdered near Blocton Monday night, will be sent to his former home near Atlanta, where the funeral serv- ices will be conducted tomorrow and the interment will take place.
 The remains were brought to the residence in Birmingham, 1109 North Nineteenth street, yesterday. It is probable that the coroner of Bibb county will render a verdict today, and it is thought that this verdict will be that the deceased was killed by un- known parties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Echo of Democratic Row.

An echo of the St. Louis democratic county convention which met in the Mis- souri metropolis yesterday and broke up in a row in which the Folk delegates were thrown out of the windows, was heard in the democratic cloak room shortly be- fore the house met this morning.
 Representative Cochran was so bitter in his denuneiation of the anti-Folk men, and the alleged corrupt practices among the democrats in St. Louis that he stirred up the ire of Representative Hunt. one of the St. Louis members, who demanded a retraction
 Cochran declined to make it and the two members were about to come to blows when they were separated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Fred Carlisle, SIoss-sheffieId EngI-
 neer, Was Crushed to Death.

Fred Carlisle, an engineer for the Sloss-Sheffield company, was crushed to death under his engine yesterday morning at Russellville, where the company has sidetrack. The remains were brought to Birmingham yesterday and carried to the Warner-Smiley com. pany. They will be sent to Trussville, his former home, this morning.
 It seems that the engine turned over and that MT. Carlisle was caught unedr it. His head was crushed and he as badly scalded by the hot water and steam. Death was almost instan- taneOuS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Neither Wants to Harm Thlbet.

Paris, March 2.-The Liberte today published a dispatch from St. Peters burg saying that the British ambassa- dor, Sir Charles Scott, had transmitted to Foreign Minister Lamsdorff the an swer of Great Britain to the Russian protest against Col. Younghusband' s expedition to Thibet, with the further announcement that Great Britain had bound herself not to menace the inde- pendence of Thibet, and that Russia had given a like assurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
RattIeshIps at Guantanamo.

Guantanamo, Cuba, March 2.-The United States cruiser Minneapolis and the gunboat Topeka have arrived here from Santo Domingo. The battleships Kearsarge, Alabama, Illinois, Maine, Missouri and Massachusetts, the crui. sers Detroit, Newark and Montgomery, and the auxiliary cruisers Scorpion, Gloucester and Mayflower sailed at o'clock this morning for Pensacola, Fla. The Abaraenda left at o'clock this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Directors Make Assignment.

Opelika, March 2-(Special)-The latest developments in the Shapard bank fail- ure is the announcement that the direc- tors will make an assignment. Two as- signees are to be appointed and it Is reported that Noah Renfro. president of the First National bank at Opelika and J. S. Dowdell of Montgomery will be appointed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
breaches Farewell Sermon.

Gadsden, March 2.-(Speeial9-The Rev c. H. Clair, preached his farewell ser mon at the Church of the Holy Com forter. Sunday and will lease for his fu- ture home in Ohio. Rev. Clair was call ed to the church of the Episcopal denom- nation in the fall and at that time was rector of the Bessemer church. The Epis- copals regret very much to have to give Rev Clair up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
At the BiIou.

His Last Dollar played to the largest audience of this week at the Bijou last night Such a growth in the size of the audiences demonstrates that the play and the company are both good. It also proves the claims made for the company and the play before it came to Birmingham.
 The matinee this afternoon promises to be large one, and the sale of seats for the remainder of the week is one of the largest advance sales of this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Engineers Reject the Proposal.

New York, March 2.-At a special meeting of the American Society of Civil Engineers, held tonight, it was decided to reject the offer of Andrew Carnegie to build an engineering build Ing at a cost of from $1,000000 to $1,- 500, ,Uv0 for the four engineering bodies in the country All the other bodies had accepted the offer The vote against the proposal was 1139 to 662.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
"The Red Eeather.D

Red Feather" will be seen at the Jeff ferson theatre tonight when the Grace Van Studdiford Opera company plays one performance. "The Red Feather" has had a run in New York that has exceed ed every other musical piece this season. The lyrics which are written by Charles Emerson Cook, have afforded Mir De Koven fine chances of melodic treatment. There is large company concerned in the production. The book Is by Charles Klein.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
WooDLAWN REALTY COMPANY
Annual Meeting and Election of Off
 cers Yesterday.

At the annual meeting of the board of directors of the Woodlawn Realty com pany last night a dividend of per cent was declared. This Is the third dividend of per cent which has been declared by the company since it was organized three years ago.
 The stockholders of the company met and elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: c. B. White, Culpepper Exum, w. A. Everitt and J. B. Gibson.
 The board of directors met and elected the following officers:
 c. B. White, president.
 Culpepper Exum, first vice president.
 w. A. Evereitt, second vice president.
 J. B. Gibson, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
A Guarded Admission.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 You would be glad enough to marry me if had plenty of money!" exclaimed the impecunious young man, preparing to go.
 sNo," she said. with dreamy sigh. ''I should hate awfully to have to marry you, but if you had plenty of money might"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Date Is Approved.

New Orleans, March 2-Gen. Will liam E. Mickle, adjutant general of the United Confederate Veterans, au- thorizes the statement that the re- union of 1903 will be held in Nashville, Tenn. June IA, 15 and 16 This was the time recommended by the Nash vile committee and has been approved by the commander-in-chiefa and the de- partment commanders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Indians Suffer From Smallpox.

Winnipeg, Manitoba, March 2.--Trad- CTS coming from the north report ter rible suffering among the Indians from lack of food and scourge of smallpox. At Isle de Cross sixty deaths are re- ported. The natives are fleeing from the infected district and are spreading the disease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
business Suspended in Duluth.

Duluth, Minn., March 2.-Business was practically suspended in Duluth today on account of heavy snow storm, which was accompanied by a severe northeast gale. It was the worst storm of the winter and the rail roads suffered great inconvenience Schools were dismissed at noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Measles Epidemic.

Paint Rock March 2.-(Special. )-There is a general epidemic of measles and la grippe in and around Paint Rock. In some instances entire families are sick. At the pencil factory where 200 hands are employed ninety-two employees are absent on account of sickness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Miss Lvda Fletcher Dies.

Washington, March 2.--Miss Lyda Fletcher. writer.and dranatist, better known by the pen name of "Coyne," died here tonight, aged 70 years. The remains will be taken to Baltimore for interment. She wrote a number of books and plays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
VULCAN FUND NOW
 REACHES $1S,OOO
CITY COUNCIL APPROPRIATED $500 LAST NIGHT-WATERWoRkS CO. GIVES s1oo MoRE-MoNEY IS NEEDED.

The Vulcan fund now amounts to s1s.- o42. the city having given $500 last night at the meeting of the council. A check for $10O was also received yesterday from the Birmingham Water Works company.
 The committee now needs only about $5O0O more. and 1t is thought that this can be raised. It is probable that the Bir- mlngham Baseball association will be asked to give an exhibition game at the ball park for the fund.
 It Is probable that several hundred dol- lars will be realized at the concert to be given tomorrow night at the Jefferson theatre. Following are the subscriptions to date:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
VIII Not Perform Operation.

Baltimore, Mreh 2.-President Pollock of Mercer university, Georgia, is at Johns Hopkins hospital suffering from form of anaemia. According to Chief Surgeon Hurd President Pollock is in fair condi- ton and 1t does not appear at this time that an operation will be performed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Postmasters Appointed.

washington, March 2.-(Specia1 )-The- ophilas Bass appointed regular Emmett L. Holt substitute rural carrier at Blan- ton. Postmasters appointed: Bloomfield Madison county. F. D. Howard; East Lake, Jefferson county. Hugh Wither- spoon; Laceys Spring, Morgan county James M. McCutcheon; Machine. Fayette county, John E. Kirkland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Infant pauahter Dies.

Florence, March 2.-(Special) l)-Cornelia, the s-months-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Chalmers Hood of this city, died yesterday afternoon and was buried this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. E. D. Mo Dougall conducting the religious services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Hearst Democratic Club.

Meridian. March 2.-(Special.)-A Hearst Democratic club has been formed here and already 1s7 members have been en- rolled. w D. Cameron is at the head of the organization and has called meet ing for Tuesday, March s. to perfect or ganization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Established 1886. GELDERS' RESTAURANT.

no North Twentieth Street Dinner from 11:So a. m. to 3 p. m. MENU.
 SOUP.
 Macaroni.
 BOASTS. Prime Ribs Kansas Beef, Au Jus. Leg of Mutton. Sage Dressing. RELISHES.
 Salmon Salad.
 ENTREES
 Game Potpie. VEGETABLES. Mashed Potatoes. Baked Yams J,adv Peas. Young Onions In Cream DESSERTS. Gelatine. Chocolate Cake DRINKS. Coffee. Tea MIX. 25 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Jury Acquits Mrs. Farrs,

Newkirk, Okla, March "A jury today acquitted Mrs. Newt Farrs, charged with the murder of her hus- band at Kaw City last August. Mrs. Farrs shot her husband while he was abusing her.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Marriaue Announcement.

MT and Mrs. Epistein have an nounced the marriage of their daugh- ter, Miss Lizzie, to Morris Fein, to take place March IT, at their resi- dence, 1912 Avenue B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
Worst Blizzard In Years.

Ashland, Wis, March 2.-The worst blizzard of the winter Is raging over Lake Superior and northern Wisconsin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON

Thursday evening-"Red Feather" Friday evening-Vulean concert. Saturday Matinee and Evening ''The Professors Love Story"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
MURPHY COMING
 TO BIRMINGHAM
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General Payne would condemn such an utterance. Scott moved to strike out Robb's reply from the official record. which motion was carried by party vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
from scahold.

s2-tspecial)-Mr.. T. M. orlxman on the new city with a scaffold on which g yesterday afternoon and Il injuries. A fellow work same scaffold fell on Mir. ling to his injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-03
AT THE BIJoU

b All week with usual matinees-
 His Last Dollar"