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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
FIGHT ID FINISH
 IS NOW ASSURED Hopes of Compromise Over Del
 egation is Abandoned
CAMPAIGNS GET LIVELY
Friends of John V. Smith Have Opened Headquarters in Metropolitan Ho- tel and Will Work Vigorously.
 Conner Men Also Working.

When J. B. Aird, chairman of the sub committee of the Jefferson county dem- ocratic executive committee. sent the names of the candidates on the two White and the second by ex-Governor Joseph F. Johnston-for delegates from Jefferson county to the state convention, to the printer yesterday morning all hopes for Compromise ticket were at an end. The tickets were set up by the printing house and yesterday afternoon the proofs of the same were read by Secretary Yancey L. Senn of the sub committee and today the ballot will be printed
 For the past few days there has been an effort on foot in county political cir cles to reach an agreement among the candidates for delegates to the state con- vention to secure compromise ticket" instead of allowing two tickets to go be- fore the voters at the primary on April II. The movement, however, was not success
 It is said the "compromise ticket" idea originated with certain politicians who thought the state delegate matter and the race for the presidency of the rail- road commission were coming in contact with one another which was not good for the best interests of the party.
 Dr. George M. Morrow will manage the campaign in Jefferson county for John V. Smith in his race for the presidency of the railroad commission in Alabama. T. s. Smith is the campaign secretary, and headquarters have been established in the Metropolitan hotel, on the fourth floor. Secretary Smith announces there will be no county campaign committee, and that the headquarters at the Metropolitan hotel were opened for the purpose of hav- ing a central point where the friends of MT. Smith can meet for conference.
 A large force of clerks are still en- gagged at the headquarters of B. B. Conner in the First National Bank building send ing out literature on the campaign for the railroad commission. The entire state campaign Is being directed from the Bir- mingham headquarters, and 1t is claim ed that encouraging reports are being re- ceived daily from all over the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
At the Silou.

There will be no performance at the Bijou theatre tonight, as Jake Wells al- ways closes his doors on Good Friday night. The two last performances of 'The Factory Girl'' will be tomorrow af- ternoon and night. and large audiences are expected.
 Next week comes The Pride of Jenni- CO.," of which the Washington Times said of it's appearance at the Lafayette thea tre recently:
 Three noteworthy factors combined to mark the performance of The Pride of Jennico,' with Edward R. Mawson in the title role, at the Lafayette theatre last night. The play was excellently present. ed. The greeting of the audience was highly enthusiastic, and the house was crowded to the doors.
 Washington theatre-goers are not un- acquainted with the merits of The Pride of Jennico,' it's spirit of vim and dash, the fascinating game of doubt and love. the intense situations that run so smooth ly as to be free of rant.
 on the correct portrayal of the lead ing character depends the life of the dra matization. It is exceedingly fortunate. therefore, that MT. Mawson is an actor or such qualities as to enact the part with pronounced ability and create an enViaole impression on his first appear ance in Washington. In fact. so great was the enthusiasm of the audience that he was compelled to make brief sneecb
 MT. Mawson Is admirably suited for the role from a physical point of view. He is tall, as Basil Jennico should be. and he shows physical prowess in the frequent duels and hand-to-hand con fiicts with his enemies who try to steal his bride from him.
 MT. Mawson is blessed with g deep. clear voice. He recognizes the line be- tween dashing portrayal of the part and the unpleasant overacting that could easily be adopted in the frequent intense scenes. The part requires a spirit of keen activity, filled with romance. bold ness and gallantry. In all these points MT. Mawson showed pronounced ability.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
WILL HAVE NEW SIDEWALKS.
Contract Let for Work on TwentietI-
 Street Above Fourth Avenue.

The city of Birmingham has let the contract and the work of relaying ce- ment sidewalks along both sides of Twerl- tieth street from Fourth alley to Sixth avenue has begun. The ordinance pro- viding for these improvements was passed several weeks ago. The new sidewalks are constructed of cement and will extend the entire width of the walks.
 Many years ago these sidewalks were paved with sheet asphalt, but this is worn out and the walks have been in bad condition for some time past. When the work Is completed that portion of Twen tieth street will present a much better ap pearance.
 City Engineer Kendrick is now prepar- ing public improvement ordinance which will be submitted to the city council at the next regular meeting, which provides for repairing all of the sidewalks in both the residence and business sections of the city This contract will be quite large one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
EASTER CAROLS AT
 CHURCH OF ADVENT
ANNUAL FESTIVAL WILL BE GIVEN SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND PROMISES TO BE VERY PRETTY. PUBLIC IS INVITED.

Sunday afternoon at o'clock at the church of the Advent the annual Easter festival of the Sunday school will be held
 A programme of Easter carols has been arranged and the singing of the children will be very pretty. They will march In classes with handsome banners. emboss- ed with class mottos and as the songs are being sung a beautiful floral design will be formed in the chancel of the flowers, presented for the purpose by the pupils of the various classes.
 The pupils are all expected to bring their money and floral offerings to their teachers Sunday morning so as to have them arranged in suitable forms for pre- sentation in the afternoon by the classes
 Col. Tom O. Smith has recently be- come superintendent of the Sunday school. The public is cordially invited to the exercises Easter afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
WARRANT FOR PERJURY
 SERVED ON MR. HEFLIN

The warrants resulted from the trial of Roland T. shugart for shooting Andy Banholzer in the Metropolitan bar the latter part of January. from which he afterwards died.
 In the preliminary trial Willis Brewer swore that he was In Birmingham the night of the shooting, and in the habeas corpus proceedings other witnesses swore that they saw him In Montgomery the night of the shooting. He was arrested and tried for perjury, but released be- cause the state did not have some of it's witnesses present.
 He then swore out warrants for secre- tary of State Hefin, who was the one who swore that he saw Brewer in Flem- ings restaurant in Montgomedy the night of the shooting. The warrant against Solicitor Heflin charges that he secured false evidence to the effect that Brewer made statement on January 25 that he had just come to Birmingham from Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01

A warrant charging him with surbor- nation of perjury was served on County Solicitor II. F. Hefin. yesterday and he made bond to the amount of sso0 to ap- pear before Judge Abernathy of the in- ferior court of Birmingham whenever the case Is called.
 The warrant against Secretary of State J. Thomas Hefin has not been served but it has been sent to Montgomery for that purpose. He is charged with sur formation of perjury and perjury.
 The warrants were sworn out Wednes- day morning by Willis Brewer, who was defendant In a case of perjury before Judge Benners of the inferior court Tues day afternoon, and who was released be- cause the state was unable to get wit nesses here from Montgomery in time for the trial.
 Fl P. Hefin has stated that he thought the warrants were the result of politics. and that there was no foundation for swearing out the warrants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
BUILDING PERMITS.
Several Property Owners Let Contracts
 for Buildings.

Building Inspector Julian Kendrick has issued permits as follows:
 A. s. Winn, to erect two story frame dwelling on Twenty-second street between Twelfth and Thirteenth avenues the same to cost when completed, $2000.
 Mrs. E. Essig, to make addition to two story frame dwelling at No. All North Fourteenth street at a cost of $170o
 Bert Jacobs, to erect two two story frame dwellings on Montgomery street between Twelfth and Thirteenth avenues at a cost of s2400.
 F. " Gregory, to repair one story frame dwelling at No. sol South Twentieth street at a cost of $100.
 Hooper Brothers, to repair dwelling at No. 1130 North Twentieth street at a cost of $l25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
INDOOR BASEBALL
 AT CLUB TONIGHT
JUNIORS AND REGULAR TEAM WILL GIVE AN EXCITING ExHI- BITloN FREE so THAT PUBLIC MAY LEARN GAME.

An exhibition game of Indoor baseball will be played at the Athletic club to- night In order that the public of Bir- mingham may be introduced to the game, which has never been played here. ex- cept one game between Birmingham and New York. The game will be free, and the public Is invited to attend.
 The game will be between the Juniors and the regular club team, and in order 10 even matters up, Ed Miles will pitch for the juniors. This will about balance the two teams, and the game Is expected to be close and exciting.
 Next week the team from the Atlanta Athletic club will come to Birmingham and play a game, and this is expected to be one of the star attractions of the sea- son at the Athletic club.
 The line up will be:
 Regular Team-Shute. McEwen, Ware, Pool, Ansley. Chairsel1, Launey, Wood ruff, Hood, Shoaff.
 Juniors Parker, Strauss Thomas. smith Billy Cobhs, Hubert Cobbs Wa ker, Sommers, Munger, Miles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
COMMERCIAL CLUB WILL MEET TODAY
Pres. Jackson Will Report on
 Progress of Vulcan Work
STATUE NEARLY FINISHED
Club Needs $25oo More to Complete the Work, and Members Will Have to Rally and
 Set It Up.

The monthly meeting of the Commercial o'clock in the club rooms in tie old First National Bank building and several mat ters of importance will come up for dis cussion.
 President Jackson will report that the work of constructing Vulcan is rapidly being completed, and that tl.e iron man has been finished as high as the shoul- ders, and that a casting is being made about every five days. He will report that everything is cast except the head and shoulders, and that the foundrymen will commence erecting the statue in the scaf- folding tomorrow. Also that they will be able to build the iron man as high as the shoulders at once.
 The shoulders will be cast next Wednes- day, and the head a week or ten days later. MT. Jackson will also report that the Vulcan fund amounts to nearly $l5,OO0 but that the members of the club will have to revive interest in the matter If there is to be money enough to finish the 
 Three inspectors will be appointed at the meeting of the board of directors at S:sO o'clock to take charge of the annual election of officers. A number of new members are to be elected at the meet ing of the directors.
 Frank Nelson, Jr., chairman of the mining and manufacturing committee, will probably be able to report on two or three new industries which he is trying to locate in the district chairmen of other committees will also have reports to make on the progress of the various matters referred to their committees
 One report will be the committee which had charge of the baseball game for the benefit of the Vulcan fund, which netted something over $500. It is probable that a resolution of thanks will be extended to the New York and Birmingham base ball homogeneous for their kindness in donating the proceeds of this game to the Vulcan fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
HAMILTON MADE
 GOOD HARD FIGHT
BIRMINGHAM POLICE OFFICER USED EVERf SCHEME POSSIBLE TO GET CRIMINAL OUT OF NEW ORLEANS, BUT FAILED.

The New Orleans Picayune has quite a long and complimentary account of the efforts of Detective Sam Hamilton to get two of the negroes who are under arrest in the Crescent City, but who are wanted in Birmingham on charges of the burgla- ry of Warren Brothers store. Following is the account of his efforts:
 Although Detective Hamilton of Bir- mingham tried in every available way to get Henry Hawkins alias Yancey Wilson. the negro who is wanted for being par ty to the robbery of the Warren Broth CTS hardware store. as well as being one of the blacks who shot at two policemen, he had to be content with taking only Henry Harkins
 This Henry Harl1ins was arrested with Henry Hawkins, when they went to the parish prison to see Willie Hawkins, alias Willie Lee, another of the Birmng- ham thieves, who Is awaiting trial for the robbery of a South Rampant street tailor shop. On Henry Hawkins the dep- uty sheriffs found two pistols and razor and he and Henry Harkins were jailed Hawkins, alias Wilson, was charged with carrying concealed weapons. and was ta- ken before Judge Gill and was sentenced to serve six months in the parish prison. But Henry HarlSins was lucky, and es- capped with a thirty days sentence by Recorder Hughes, as the fellow was only charged with being a dangerous and sus- picious character.
 As soon as Detective Hamilton reached the city Sunday he visited police head quarters and began gathering all the facts the police here have against the negro thieves With Sergeant Drscoll of the Saratoga Street Station the de- tectivc went to the Parish Prison and interviewed the negroes. But even with the fact that Henry Hawkins, alias Yam cey Wilson, had two of the pistols which were stolen from the Birmingham store on his person when he was arrested. the negro would tell nothing of the crime.
 Yesterday Detective Hamilton went to District Attorney Luzenberg and Judge Gill and tried to arrange to get hold of Henry Hawkins, alias Yancey Wilson, but neither the Judge nor the District Attorney could do anything in the mat ter. for Hawkins had been duly sen- fenced. As for Henry Har<ins, there was no trouble In getting him, for 1t was per- missable for Recorder Hughes to reopen the case and dismiss the charge against the black so that the Birmingham of ieer could take him. Harkins did not protest, and last night he was taken from the Parish Prison by Detective Hamilton, and will be returned to Bir- mingham to stand trial for the robbery.
 Just as soon as Henry Hawkins, alias Yancey Wilson, finishes serving his sen tence, and Willie Hawkins, alias Willie Lee, is free. the Birmingham officers will take them.
 Detective Hamilton, with the negro, Henry Harkins and Deputy Sheriff Cous- son, with W. z. Mead, the life insurance agent, who is wanted In Birmingham for embedding $1200 from an insurance con- cern. accompanied by Sergeant Driscoll rode to the Louisville and Nashville de- pot in a patrol wagon. and the Birming- ham officers and their prisoners went on their way to Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
INCREASES IRON ShkKs.
MT. McQueen Returns From Suecess.
 full Trip in the East.

J. W. Mcqueen, second vice president and general salesagent of the Sloss-Shef- field Steel and Iron company has return ed from a ten days trip to the east. MT. Mcqueen succeeded in disposing of iron while away, swelling the aggregate snles of the company for the month of March to over 5000, delivery on which will be made during the next three months. MT. Mcqueen reports good feeling existing at this time among the manufacturers, with fine prospects. He says the ptg iron market is improving steadily.
 He had nothing to say relative to the movements looking towards the consoli- dation of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. the Republic Iron and Steel company and the Sloss company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
MEETING TOMORROW
 OF THE VETERANS
CAMP HARDEE TO HAVE INTER- ESTING SESSION IN ITS HALL IN THE TOMLINSoN BUILDING ON FIRST AVENUE.

Camp Hardee, U. c. ", will hold an in- teresting and important meeting tomor- row afternoon at 3 o'clock in Tomlinson hall on Ffrs. avenue. near Twenty-firs. street, and all the members have been urged to be present.
 Reports are to be heard from several committees, and 1t is probable that the camp will elect delegates to the annual reunion, which will be held in Nashville In June. General orders naming the date of the reunion and other facts concerning 1t have been issued.
 The hall committee will report that 2 number of other books, pictures and other contributions have been received for the library, which has been started in the camp headquarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT.
Camp Ferguson Takes Action on Death
 of Comrade Culpepper.

Camp F. s. Ferguson. U. C. ". met in a called meeting yesterday and passed the following resolutions on the death of com rade J. A. Culpepper. who died March 2S; "As 1t has pleased the Almighty God. the Ruler of the universe. to remove from our ranks our brother and comrade, J. A. Culpepper. be it resolved. that we lost by the death of our late comrade an active and good member of our camp and the south one of her patriotic sons. who in the late war between the states, north and south, did his duties to his native section.
 Resolved, That we offer our heartfelt sympathies to the wife and children of our late comrade.
 Resolved. That this resolution be copied in the minute book of the camp and copy sent to the family of our late comrade."
 I. W. TTPPER.
 D. A. PERKINS,
 P. J. POWELL,
 Committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
WILL SELECT OFFICIALS.
City Council Will Name Managers and
 Clerks for Bond Election.

At the regular meeting of the city coun- ell which will be held Wednesday even- ing. clerks, managers and returning of fcers will be selected for the special election on April Il to determine whether or not the city council shall issue bonds to the amount of s200,00O with which to secure funds for the purpose of building a new High school and two grammar school buildings. The officers selected for inc polling places in Birmingham by the subcommittee of the Jefferson county democratic executive committee for the general primary which will be held on the same date. will also probably serve for the city.
 There will be a voting place in each of the nine wards of the city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
ALLEGED GAMBLERS FINED.
Men Arrested In Raid in Crap Game
 Before Judge Feagin.

Three of those caught Wednesday night fined s15 each yesterday morning before Judge Feagin, and the other two were fined SIG each.
 Suit has been brought in the city court by one of the defendants against Chief of Police w F. Wier to recover S1S7 in cash, which he claims he lost in the game, and which is part of the amount captured by the policemen when they raided the room. The policemen cap tured $2S5 and pair of dice on the bed in the room, and another member of the five arrested has claimed the money as hi..
 Chief Wier is holding the money until the court settles the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
JOHN w. GATES COMING.
Great Financier Will Soon Visit
 Birmingham District.

John ". Gates, the great financier. expected to visit Birmingham during coming week. He will probably spend st eral days in the district looking over { many industries here.
 MT. Gates comes to Birmingham upo the invitation of A. w Thompson, pres ident of the Republic Iron and Steel com pany. He Is interested extensively in tn Republic companN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
John J. Bonner.

The funeral of John J. Bonner, who died of pneumonia early yesterday morning, will take place this afternoon at 3 o'clock from the family residence, 12iS Twelfth avenue, Fountain Heights. Di. c. B. RiddcS, pastor of the First Meth odistschurch, will officiate, and the inter- ment will be at Elm Leaf cemetery. The deceased was a member of the Seventh Alabama Cavalry, Confederate states army, and the veterans will attend the funeral in a body.
 The palIbearers will be Capt. Frank 5. White, Thomas H. Motion. Charlie Rob- erts, E. P. Oden and Alfred M Prude.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
MINERS WILL ELECT
 OFFICERS IN JUNE
SECRETARY CLEMo OF DISTRICT NO. 20 ISSUES LETTER CALLING ATTENTION OF LOCALS TO I'M. PoRTANcE OF MATTER.

Secretary and Treasurer J. L. Clemo of district No 20. United Mine Workers of America, has issued the following letter to the various locals, calling their atten- ton to the annual election of Officers which takes place at the June convention. Office of Secretary treasurer, District No. 20, United Mine Workers of America.
 Birmingham, Ala. March 2S, 1904. To the Officers and Members of Local Unions in District 20, United Mine Workers of Misunderstanding:
 You are hereby notified to nominate dis trict officers, who are to be elected at the annual convention which will be held in this city on the 18th day of June, 1904. Place the name and address of each nomi- nee on the enclosed blank form, and for ward to this office on or before April IA, 1904. The following is an extract from the district constitutions:
 Article g. Section 1. Any member in good standing in the union shall be eligible to hold office in the district union who has been a member in good standing for three months.
 Article g. Sec. 2. All nominations for district officers shall be made in our sev- eral local unions not later than sixty days prior to the annual convention, and for warded to the district secretary that he may notify and supply each local with a copy of said nominations. All candidates for district officer must receive endorse ment from three or more local unions In good standing.
 Article D. Sec 9 The district secretary treasurer shall, within ten days after the nominations are closed, notify all per sons who have been nominated and ask 1T they are candidates. but no person shall be notified or be a candidate who has nor been nominated by three or more local unions, and no member shall stand Tor election for more than one office.
 Article 5. Sec. 4. No person shall be elected to office who has not been nomi- mated and given his consent as provided In the previous sections Fraternally yours,
 J. l.. CLEMO,
 Secretary-Treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
sHueART CASE COMES UP.
Jefferson County Grand Jury Will Be
 Organized Monday.

The Jefferson county grand jury for the April term will be organized Monday in the criminal court. April has been set as the time for the grand Jury to investi- gate the charge of murder against Ro- land T. Shugart. the young attorney who is charged with killing A. J. Banholzer
 A number of witnesses have been sum moned to testify against shugart by the state, and the deputy sheriffs have Rayme.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
THIEF SHOT IN ARM.
Willie Lee Caught Stealing Tobacco
 and Is Fired Upon By Clerk.

Willie Lee, negro was shot in the arm and badly wounded yesterday afternoon about 1230 o'clock by Jake Rowe, a clerk in the employ of J. c. Whitfield & Co. The shooting occurred about Fourteenth street and the railroad crossing
 It seems that Rowe saw the negro stealing some tobacco from Whitfelds store, and started to catch the negro, who ran. When the negro reached Fourteenth street MT. Rowe fired at him one time, and the bullet went through his arm Just above the elbow. The negro surrendered and was turned over to Policeman Hick- man, who preferred a charge of grand larceny against him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-01
MANY CASES DISPOSED OF.
Minor Criminal Docket of Russell
 County Has Been Called.

Scale, March a.-tSpecial. )-Many I criminal cases have been disposed the term of Russell circuit court her. week. Marshal Dean, colored, was for assaulting the deputy sheriff, Chadwick, last July, the assault committed at time when the pri was trying to break jail.
 The negro was convicted and the assessed him a fine of $500, In adt to which the judge will probably give a jail sentence.