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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
NEGRO MURDERER
 STILL AT LARGE
SAM BANKSTON KILLED WILL BROWN ON THE PLANTATION OF GEN. JOSEPH WHEELER ON APRIL fl.

Courtland, April 9.-(Special.)-Sa Bankston, who killed Will Brown, on the plantation of Gen. Joseph Wheeler in this county. on the 11th, has given the sheriff no end of trouble, and is still at large. Sheriff Stephenson and deputies have made quite number of raids for him and although they got sufficiently close to him at one time as to capture his coat. the murderer escaped
 The murdered man and his slayer were both negroes. They had been at outs for some time and on the afternoon of the killing, Brown was sitting in front of his cabin with two of his children on his knees. Bankston came up with Winchester rifle Brown asked him if he was hunting him and Bankston replied that he was.
 Brown attempted to put his children down, but before he could do so Bank ston fired, striking his victim in the breast, killing him instantly. He left immediately after the killing and iS thought to be still lodging around the scene of his crime, as he has lot of relatives living near.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
TOUCHES ON POLITICS.
J. B. cobbs Interviewed in Springfield,
 Ohio.

The Springfield (O) Daily Democrat contains a quarter of a column article about J. B. Cobbs, president of the Ala bama National bank, who has been on visit to Cincinnati and Springfield. Among other things that paper says: While he does not engage in politics Mir Cobbs gives q great deal of time to the progress of politics, both national and local" says the Democrat. Alabama, l think will send an uninstructed delegation to the democratic national convention, which of course means that 1t will be against Hearst
 MT. Cobbs spoke Interestingly of Cap tain Hobson's race for congress MT. 1Iobson is greatly admired in Alabama, and for young man he made a mo jt remarkable fight for the nomination But there was one thing that defeated him. MT. Bankhead. his opponent, has spent his whole life getting improvements for the Warrior river. MT. Hobson said he thought this was a foolish expenditure of money This, I think, Is the principal factor in the defeat of Hobson.' "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
INSPECTION TONIGHT.
Army Officers to Report on National
 Guard-Poor Condition.

Tonight. Capt A. s. Morgan. Ninety ninth battery, United States coast artil- lery. will inspect CompanyA, Woodlawn. Third regiment, A. N. G., as required un- der the Dick law for the reorganization of the National guard.
 Friday night he will inspect the Jef- ferson volunteers and the Birmingham rifles in the armory at the city hall. On Saturday night Brandon Light artillery and Troop D will be inspected.
 It Is understood that Captain Morgan has so far found the National guard of Alabama in a very bad condition. He has not found up to this time a single com mand, much less a battalion or a regl- ment which was equipper to take the field.
 The law requires that the National guard of each etate shall be inspected by an officer of the regular army. who shall report to the secrtary of war on the con- dition of the various commands as he finds them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
AMONG THE PEOPLE.
Captain Ledbetter.

First Lieutenant Francis of the Bir- mingham Rifles: We have as yet heard nothing from Adjutant General Brandon about the time for holding an election for a successor of Captain Ledbetter The company is in excellent condition. Cap tain Ledbetter has made one of the best officers the National Guard of Alabama has ever had, and the service loses good man by his resignation. He was strict disciplnarian but all the members of the company were fond of him..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
HEARST GETS CONCESSIONS.
Olney's Friends Are Confident of Re-
 suits In Convention.

Boston, April 20.-A spirit of concession to the supporters of William R. Hearst was manifested at tonights meeting of the democratic state committee to per- feet arrangements for tomorrows state convention at which delegates at large and alternates to the national convention will be chosen. The friends of Richard Olney claimed however that the conven- ton would advocate MT. Olney's nomina ton for the presidency by selecting del- egates pledged for him.
 The Hearst men, led by George Fred Williams, won what they consider an inn portant concession when that body voted against the embodiment of the unit rule in the call for the convention. Mir. Will Hams claimed that the part of the conven- tion call which declared that the election of district delegates was subject to the action of the state convention and had never been authorized and that 1t had been subsequently, inserted illegally by Mayor Josiah Qunicy of this city. It ap- peared that the call had originally been sent out without the words to which Mir. Williams objected and 1t was voted that the call at first issued should stand as the legal call for the convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
Nashville Opens Today.

Nashville, April 20.-Tomorrow at Cum berland Park the Tennessee Breeders as- sociation will inaugurate it's annual spring race meeting to continue nine days. The Cumberland Derby, at one and one-eighth miles, s25O0 added, is the feature of the opening days card. Eight entres are posted and in point of quality the race looks decidedly the most attractive of the season so far. Captain S. s. Browns Auditor will have a strong following, but the local public is sure to pin its faith to the Gerst colt, Brancas. on which Lyme will have the mount. In his workout" for the derby Brancas, over a track far from fast worked the route in 1:57. and those who saw him are enthusiastic in their praise.
 The weather tonight is cold and rainy and the track will be heavy. q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
OGDEN PARTY IS
 AT NEWPORT NEWS
FIVE HUNDRED PROMINENT EDU- GATORS ATTEND EXERCISES AT HAMPTON NORMAL AND AGRl- CULTURAL INSTITUTE.

Newport News, Va, April 2O.-Prelimi- nary to the thirty-sixth anniversary exer- cises of the Hampton Normal and Agri- cultural Institute, Virginia day was cele- brated at the Institute today. Probably five hundred educators, among whom are many of prominence, attended the open ing meeting. Robert c. ogden and his party, numbering over 250, were among the visitors, as were Governor Montague, Governor B. B. Odell of New York and Miss Helen Miller Gould.
 At noon a reception was rendered in honor of the Ogden party and the Vir- ginia guests. Governor Montague made an address, the keynote of which was Universal sufferage demands universal education"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
THOUGHT IT WAS SUGAR.
FIipinos at Worlds Falr See Snow for
 the First Time.

St. Louis, April 20.-The heavy fall of snow in St. Louis is not causing any suffering among the F1lipinos at the worlds fair ground reservation, ac- cording to reports from there. As soon as the Filipinos saw the snow to- day they called it sugar" and rushed into it despite the cold.
 They were soon sent back into their quarters and locked indoors to prevent their taking pneumonia. Stoves and warm clothing have been supplied to them, as well as the members of all the other different tribes who are ac- customed to warm weather.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
C. r. Bradley.

c. T. Bradley, who was injured be- heath car at Calera several days ago, died last night at o'clock at St. Vim cents hospital, where he was carried on April 12. The funeral arrangements have not been made.
 The wheels of the car passed over his body and cut off his legs and one arm. He lost a great deal of blood from the injuries and 1t was at first thought he would not live to reach the hospital but he rallied and for awhile there were hope of his living. He became worse Tuesday. The remains will be held until the family is notified and the funeral arrangements are made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
Snow at Nashville.

G. H. Ingram of Nashville: Nashville is certainly ahead of Birmingham in one respect-we can boast of snow the latter part of April. In long distance tele- phone communication with my company this afternoon I was informed that snow was falling in Nashville. Birmingham people had to be contented with rain. Af- ter spending the day here looking after the award of contract by the city coun- ell for paving a block with bitumlnous macadam, I shall leave tonight for Au- gusta. I have visited several of the larger cities in the south recently, and Birmingham seems to be as wide awake as any of the others"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
ASK FOR RETIREMENT.
Alabama National Banks Seek Retire
 ment of National Bank Notes.

Washington, April 20.-(Special)-In communication to congress the secretary of the treasury says the following na- tional banks in Alabama did from Sep tember, 1903, to March, 1904, apply to him for the retirement of the national bank notes issued by them and now in circulation to the amount named; First National of Enterprise, s37,500; First Ma tional of Abbeville. s45,000; First National of Athens. s18,750; First National of Dothan, S6S, 75o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
FUNERAL OF J. B. ALLEN.
Man Who Was Stabbed Tuesday Will
 Be Buried Today.

Funeral services over the remains of J. B. Allen, who was stabbed and al- most instantly killed by w. H. Anderson, assistant general yard master of the Louisville and Nashville Tuesday morn- ing at the Fourteenth street crossing. will be conducted this afternoon from the undertaking establishment of Shaw & Son, and the interment will be in Elm Leaf cemetery.
 The pall-bearers will be J. T. Crawford, Robert Mcintosh. s. G. Holt. A. l. Scott, Y. M. Whaey and R. L. Stokes.
 Anderson is still in the county jail. He was served with a warrant sworn out against him by Coroner Paris before Judge H. B. Abernathy of the inferior court. The amount of the bond has not been set by the judge and he has not named day for the trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
VIII Give Country School.

courtland, April 2O.-tspecial.) )-The Methodists of this place will give ''The Country School' at Pippen's hall, In this city, on the night of the 29th The en- tertainment is gotten up for the benefit of the organ fund, and it is thought that the attendance will be very large. Some of the best amateur talent in this end of the state will participate. and in addition to the play, many interesting novelties will be introduced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Jefferson.

The Knowles entertained another large audience at the Jefferson theatre last night. AS a source of amusment and from a scientific point of view their per formance is very successful. They kept the audience roaring with laughter un- til the last subject was dismissed
 The Knowles will be at the Jefferson for the remainder of the week and at popu- lar prices they should be greeted by large houses every night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
BRYAN WILL SPEAK.
Will Voice Ills Opinion About the New
 York Platform.

Lincoln, Neb., April 2o.-William J. Bryan announces that he will deliver a political address at the Princess Rink, in Chicago Saturday night on the New York platform the platform referred to being the one adopted by the New York democratis recently. There will be re- served seats for ministers and newspa- per men. Otherwise seats will be free.
 MT. Bryan says he will pay the hall rent and all expenses.
 This will be his declaration as to plat form and presidential candidate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
Plenty of Cars.

Superintendent George H. Harris: ''The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company will have plenty of cars on hand 10 handle the crowds that will attend ths opening of the Southern league baseball season this afternoon at West End park. We anticipate a large crowd, but will be amply prepared to handle all that want to go. Cars will leave the city for the park every few minutes during the season, whenever there Is baseball game"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21

was sent in casks of oak and will reach it's destination in good order. The ship ments went by the way of New York, the vessels sailing direct to Smyrna. Our drafts were drawn through the Ottoman Imperial bank at Smyrna but the seed will be planted about fifty miles in the Interior. Our concern does a larger seed business than any other in the south. the territory supplied by us including Ala bama, Mississippi, Texas. Florida, Georgia and the two Carolnas"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
Stores Will Close.

Huntsville. April 20.-(Special 1.-The an- nual early closing agreement among the merchants of Huntsvl.e will go into effect this year on May instead of June 1, as heretofore. and will continue in force until cool weather comes again. Nearly every merchant in the city has signed this year. believing that if their employees are given more rest they will do better work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
Trunk Sanitary Sewer.

Secretary R. B. Smyer: "The Jefferson county sanitary commission Is now adver- Using for bids for the construction of the last five sections of the Valley Creek trunk sewer. These bids will be opened by the commission next Thursday, and there will no doubt be & number of bids re- ceived. This work will cost between $1oo.- coo and $120O00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
Ready for Inspection.

Capt. Edward D. Smith: My com pany the Brandon Light Artillery, will be ready for the inspection on Friday night by Captain Morgan of the United States army. At the time of inspections the boys always make a good showing, and l do not think there will be any exception to this rule Friday night. There Is a great deal of enthusiasm among the members of the commando
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
At St. Louis.

"The Ameer," at the Bijou continues to draw large audiences. Few prima don mas have been heard in Birmingham in comic opera who surpass Miss Hemmi. Her superb singing continues to draw forth the applause which characterized the opening night. There will be a mati- nee this afternoon and another perform ance tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
Cotton Seed for AsIa.

George B. Mcvay. president of the Amzi Golden Co.,: The seed business has been good this season. We have made two shipments of cotton seed of 800 bushels each to Asia Minor this month. The peo- pie of that country are going to experi- ment In raising cotton and they selected the Russell big bowl variety. This seed brings the most prolific yield. The seed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
Work of the Experts.

Walter Moore "The commission of ex- perts appointed to inspect the mineral properties of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, the sloss-shef- field Steel and Iron company and the Republic Iron and Steel company with a view to consolidation will hardly finish their work within the next four weeks. In my opinion report can probably be drafted in five weeks from now. The commission is still inspecting the brown ore properties of the companies"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
Many Damage Suits Filled.

Walter K. McAdory clerk of the cir cult court There are probably more damage suits filed in the courts of Jeff ferson county than In all other county courts In the state of Alabama combined. Every day there are between five and fifteen suits filed in the county courts here. A majority of the suits filed are for damages"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of MT. Sid smith, MT. G. ". Smith. Mrs. J. w. Dupuy, Mrs. J. A. Montgomery. MT. J. D. Smith and MT. Fred Smith are requested to attend the funeral services of MT. Sid Smith at p. m. today at their residence at Powderly. Interment at Elm Leaf cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
Municipal Picnic.

Mayor Drennen: 'I am trying to work up interest in a municipal picnic to be given some time in the near future un- der the auspices of the city council. If the picnic Is given 1t will be the first real municipal picnic ever arranged"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
M rs. M, A. Evans.

Mrs. M. A. Evans of Selma, died in that city yesterday. She had relatives and friends in Birmingham who will mourn for her. The deceased was one of the oldest and most highly esteemed res- idents of Selma. She was the widow of Judge George R. Evans of Cahaba.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
BUILDING PERMITS.

Building Inspector Julian Kendrick has issued a permit to w. B. Leedy to re- pair two-story brick building on Second avenue. between Twentieth and Twenty first streets, the same to cost when com pleted 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
At Memphis.

Memphis, April 20.-Rainy, winterish weather and the only sloppy track of the entire meeting signalzed the closing day at Montgomery park. The weather was so dsagreeable that the attendance was smaller than customary on getaway day.
 The Peabody Hotel handicap. at a mile and an eighth, was the chief attraction. Six horses went to the post in this event with Claude and Potheen the shortest prices in the betting, both lowering about to l. The Daly horse got off in front and led all the way around The finish was a terrible drive between Claude and Little Scout, with the Daly horse Just a nose ahead. Luralighter finished third. sev- eral lengths back. There was a heavy play on Claude It was a disastrous day for favorites. The track was sloppy. Sum mary:
 First race, six furlongs. selling-Emma Am, 9S (McIntyre). 6 to l, won; Top Grand Mary, 96 (PierratD, to l, third. Time, 118.
 Second race, six urlongs--Slsillful, 121 (W. Robbins) 3 to o. won Labor Boy, 1o2 (Aubuchon), 13 to 1, second: Irene Lindsay, 119 QIyne), to l. third. Time. 111.
 Third race, four end a half furlongs- Walter Arnold. 11s U.yne), 8 to 1. won; Torpedo. 1O5 (Stille). 10 to l. second; Lu- cirs, HIS (Aubuchon), 20 to 1, third. Time. OBS.
 Fourth race, Peabody Hotel handicap, mile and an eighth--Claude. 11s U. Daly) to i, won; Little Scout, 122 c. Sheehan), to l. second; Luralighter. 100 (Stille), to 1, third. Time, 1:57
 Fifth race mile, seling-Spencerian, S4 (Aubuchon) to B. won; Sanctum. 91 q. Dale), to 1, second; Mariana, 96 (W. Daly). to g. third. Time 1:44%.
 Sixth race, six furlongs, selling-Faler. nian, 91 (IcIntyre), 12 to 1, won; Clover ton, 95 (Aubuchon) even, second: Op- tional, ss (PieratD, to 1. third. Time, 1.1y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST
 PRIVATE DISEASES,

I guarantee you a permanent cure of private troubles and that you may know my guaran- tee is reliable l refer you with permission, to the F frs { National bank. Alabama Ma tional bank, Stein- CT Brothers, bank CTS, J e fl e r s O n County Savings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
Lloht Snow In Missouri.

Kansas City. April 20.-A light snow ac- companied by slight fall In the temper ature followed by rain was the condition of the weather in Missouri today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
klnIoch Races Postponed.

St. Louis, April 20-The Kinloch park races. were postponed on account of to- days snowstorm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
HawaIIans for Roosevelt.

Honolulu, April N.-The republican ter ritorial convention has instructed TOT President Roosevelt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21

Baseball today. Nashville vs. Birmingham. Game will be called at 3:3O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-04-21
ON THE RACE TRACK
At New York.

New York, April 2o. Despite the cold weather there waSa fair crowd at Aque- duct today. The betting contingent broke even with the bookes, as three favorites won E. R. Thomas St. Bellane, pur- chased from Sidney Paget, won the last race at four and a half furlongs in 0:54 Pseconds, a new track record.
 Spring, favorite at to 3, won the Peconic stakes by one and half lengths from Jasquelin. Spring got away in the lead and was never headed.
 Candidate and Step Away fell in the fifth race, but escaped injury.
 First race, four and n half furlongs- Pink Carter, 99 (Callahan), to 1, won; Mouzon, 94 (W. Hennessy), 10 to l. sec ond; Pygmation, 95 QIildebrand), to 1, third. Time, 0:54 3-5.
 Second race, handicap. six furlongs- Red Knight, 11S (Odom), to 1, won; All Gold, 119 (McCue). to 1, second; Eugenia Burch, 126 (Shaw), to 1, third. Time, 1:14 2-5.
 Third race, six furlongs, selling-Burn- ing Flash, 102 (Pickering). IA to 5. won; Neither One, 120 RomaneIl), 50 to 1, sec ond; Rob Rob, 9S (W. Fisher), g to l, third. Time, 1:16.
 Fourth race, the Peconic handicap, seven furlongs-Spring. 110 (McCue). 8 to B. won; Jackquelin, los (J Martini, 16 U, 1, third. Time, 1:27 2-5
 Fifth race, seven furlongs, selling Phaons 10S (R. Fisher), 6 to 1, won; Morokanta, 105 Martln), 30 to 1, second; ; Mary Worth, 11O (Higgins), 15 to 1, third Time, 12S 2-5
 Sixth race, four and a half furlongs- St. Bellane, 1O9 Redfern), to 2, won; Right Royal, 107 (O'NeiD, to 1, sec ond; Amberjack, 110 (Odom) Il to B. third Time 0:54
 Entries for Today.
 First race, seven furlongs, seling-Nine Spot, 112; Daly, i'll; Silver Bells, no; Mill Galove, 1os; Widow Smile, Belle of Nit ford. Passbook Arachue, Tugaibey. 10S: Daisy Green. 1O5 Gainesville, Ella Snyder 1O4; Queen Elizabeth. 103; Martin, 101 Hy- drangeal, 87.
 Second race four and one-half fur longs-Bill Crozier, Only One, Combus- iion, Trajan, Fial, Blandy Dazzle, VoIa- day. Cedarstrom. 10S; Esther Goodrich Nora Light Bsvarian, Madright, 105.
 Third race handicap. mile-Rostand, 113: Tribeshill 112; Rose Tint, Ill; wotan, no; Hello, 10S; Colonsay. Lord Badge, 1O5 Sais, 100; Go Between, 9S Early Eye, 95; Lord Advocate, 90
 Fourth race, the Ozone, four furlongs selllng-Dazzle, 1O6; Sweet Pepper, 1O5; Waterside. Matador. Tea Cress, 104; Only One, Jack McKeon. Ike s. Autohood Delavat. Hawley, 1O2; Golden, 100; Fii- gree, Jade, 99; Peggy. 97: lnsense. a.
 Fifth rase, six furlongs. selling-Pom- pano. 10s; Mohican. 102; Loricate, 1OS i; Florizet, Falowfnch. 99; Willigess, s7; Julia M,. 96; Handup 94; Fischer Leaf Mimon, s2
 Sixth race. six furlongs-Buttons IA; Athel, Mamie Worth, 112; John F, Lord of the Valley 105; Venator, 104: Wotan, 100; For Luck, Sais, Tom Cod, 95