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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15
CITY ITEMS.

Presbyterian Preaching.-The Rev. T. R. Best, pastor of the Alabama Street Presbyterian church of Selma. will preach this afternoon at ? 30 and this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the new Third Presbyterian church, corner Avenue G and Twenty-second street.
 Highway Robbery Charge.-Henry Trammel, a negro, was arrested last night by Policemen Baker and Me Knight on charge of highway rob bery. It is thought that he was one of a gang of three negroes who held up and robbed negro of his pistol and $55 several nights ago
 New Clothing Establishment-H J. Porter of Augusta, Ga, who will open one of the most attractive clothing and gentlemen's furnishings establishments in the south, at 1922 First avenue, within the next ten days. will arrive in Birmingham tonight. The building erected for the new firm is notably handsome. and the establishment will prove quite an addition to the business interests of Birmingham. Mr. Porter and his private secretary will be reg fstered at the Morris.
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Heroic Act of Jap Woman.

New York, March 14-A Japanese wo- man at NakasaN on learning that her only son had been exempted from active duty on the ground that she was depend ent for subsistence on his earnings has committed suicide, says World dispatch from TolSo. In letter she stated that she was about to kill herself in order that her son might be free to fight for his fatherland Then she plunged a dagger into her heart. Withrawing the weapon she handed it to her son who immediately volunteered for active service.
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Amelia Binuham.

A dramatic novelty of interest and inn portance is the forthcoming appearance of Amelia Bingham in her new play, "Olympe" at the Jefferson theatre to- morrow night.
 This is marked departure from Miss Bingham's usual plays, being an emotion- al drama by Decourcelle, the French au- thor' and more like the vivid creations that Fanny Davenport gave to the Amer ican stage. In "Olympe" Miss Bingham demonstrates her remarkable gifts The action takes place in France during the reign of Louis XV., and affords notable opportunities for scene and costume mag nificence. Miss Bineham always produces a superb presentation. and presents a great cast. This season her leading act ors are Harry Woodruff. Creston Clarke. J. IT. Gilmour. Frank Lander. Louise Galloway together with some thirty oth- CTS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15
WINTER TOURIST RATES To Principal Points In Florida, Nassau
 and Cuba.

eo,+bern railway will have on sale daily s.n April 30. round trip winter excursion ..a,sts 10 principal resorts in Florida. ten ssou and Cuba. at greatly reduced \ Final limit May 3l. 1904 Through r,,'',7r,an sleeping car Birmingham to Jacwsonville- Write for booklet entitled Winter Homes in summer Lands" For reservation. detailed information.
 .nnlv passenger office Morris hotel huildlng. Telephone 6l7
 J. c. LUSK, |, oetf District Passenger Agent
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Cleveland Has No Comment.

Princeton, N J., March 14.-Former President Cleveland was asked tonight to express his opinion on the decision of the United States supreme court in the Northern Securities case. He re- piled: q have only glanced at the headlines and have not even read the published report of the decision. I have no desire to say anything on the subject. Besides, it is an affair of the courts"
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ENTRIES MADE FOR THE
 WORLDS FAIR HANDICAP

114; Six Shooter. 1l2; Witful, Injunction 1OS: Judge Hines. 105; Gallant l03; Otis, 102; McGee. Linguist. Flying Torpedo 1O1: Bernays, Terra Firma, Contend; Ha- zlewood. Ortwell, 100; Connecticut, Elm porium, 9s; Sampo, Harding, Peter Paul. ST. Deutschland. Don Domo, Moharib
 Bear Catcher 94; Flower King, Byron Rose, Ink. Red Raven Monastic H., Ed Tierney, old Stock, Batts 92; Comrade
 Por Roger Egardo, 90; Fenan. Paymas- ter, S7: Burglar, SC; Hast du Gesehen, S4
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President J. j. Hill Talks.

New York, March 14.-J. J. Hill, pres ident of the Northern Securities com pany. received news of the decision at the company's office here. MT. Hill de- clined to discus the matter, except to say: "There is nothing to be said at this time, The properties of the Northern Se- curities company are still there. They are as good as ever.'
 MT. Hill was in conference for some time after the news came out with John s. Kennedy who is one of the directors and largest stockholder in the Northern Securities company
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"sonny Jims" Tonight.
Social and Personal.

MT. R. T. Bagby. who received painful injuries last Friday, is much better today.
 The Woodmen of the World will meet in their hall tomorrow night.
 At the meeting of the Chautauqua Reading circle tomorrow night an excel lent programme will be carried out.
 Mrs L. C. Price is confined to her home with illness.
 A number of Pratt City young people visited the state prison at No. mines yesterday afternoon.
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President Roosevelt Pleased.

Washington. March 14-President Roose- velt received the news of the supreme courts decision in the Northern securi- ties case from the Associated Press. He was engaged at the time In conference with some friends. but put aside all else to express his satisfaction that the court had sustained the contentious of the gov ernment. Later he will express his per- sonal congratulations to the attorney gen
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CHIEF RECEIVES LETTER.
A Citizen Points Out Cases of Alleged
 Violation of Law.

Chief of Police Wier received letter yesterday from citizen of Birmingham who pointed out several instances of what he claims are violations of the law Chief Wier states that he has handed the letter to two of the officers with instructions to look up the places and matters mentioned in the letter and to collect evidence and make arrests.
 The writer of the letter states that he believes the chief to be an able. honest and eourageos officer, and a credit to the city, and that he hopes his suggestions will be of assistance. He also adds And believe others feel as I do, I write these lines regarding some of the pests of our city, and ask you Can we helpg'
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Flight Bells"

Flight Bells" q pantomimic comedy which the Brothers Byrne are responsi- ble for, plays an engagement at the Jef- ferson theatre Friday and Saturday and Saturday matinee
 It is not to the lines of the play but 10 the gymnastc work of the brothers which continue the life of the performance From the rise of the first to ,he fall of the last curtain everybody is working and working hard
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expression regarding the decision could be had. A member of the firm stated however that he was not surprised. Col. w. P Clough. fourth vice president d. rector and general counsel of the North ern Securities company. who Is said to have taken an active part in drawing up Us charter. was In Washington today
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2s .ono EEEr oE EouR.Foor SEWER

Sealed proposals will be received at the office of the undersigned until 12 o'clock noon. April ', 1904 for constructing ap- proximately 25.000 feet of sewer four feet in diameter. Plans may be examined and specifications obtained at this office. The right is reserved to reject any and all bsds. JULIAN KENDRICK, Chief Engineer Jefferson County Sanitary
 Commission.
 March 15 and 20.
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eovernor vansant,s oplnIon.

St. Paul, Mnn.. March Ex-Governor vansant, when told of the decision in the merger case, was highly elated. He said:
 "I am very much gratified with the re- suit of the decision of the supreme court in the merger suit, for in my opinion the decision means more to the people of the country than any event since the great civil war It will for all time prevent the formation of illegal and unlawful com
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and thank God that I will always have an undying love for
 'tThe railroads, the railroads!" yelled the youths in the gallery.
 This interruption caused great amuse- ment but the colonel continued. saying that "I thank God I will always have an undying love for these old veterans who spilled their blood in defense of the south land
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JUST OUT The Vulcan March ; by the young composer WILLIAM S. COSCROVE. a student of St Bernard College,
 St Bernard Ala.

The Vulcan March Is a lively and artis- tic piece of music. and was written in honor of Birmingham's famous iron man to be exhibited at the St. Louis exposl- ton.
 St Bernard College. Publishers For Eale by all music dealers. 2-1S-eod1mo
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STUDENTS GARRY OFF HONORS
 AT HOBSON-BANKHEAD DEBATE
Continued from First Page)

mer in the hold of the sunken battleships and said this was the time when Colonel Bankhead claims he was at the seaside with the busting Boston on one side" He then asked how the audience would like to see his opponent in that shape causing great laughter.
 Returning to the serious side of the question he explained how the poisonous gases had injured his eyes and how he sought retirement only to be turned down by Bankhead.
 My honorable opponent says I merely wanted a $200 pension to come down here and run for congress. At the same time he says l was getting $2OO night for featuring So I was and l want to say my services are in great demand.
 '"root-toot toot-toot," yelled the boys Hes blowing his horn.'
 "Yes," continued Captain Hobson, and I get the highest salary paid any of the lecturers. Now wouldn't $2OO a month be big mount for my campaign fund when I could make $200 a night as my opponent says?"
 Asks Another Question.
 Stopping as if suddenly thinking of something. Captain Hobson then shouted at Colonel Bankhead: Did you not send out circular letters to advance your polit- ical interests and use the government frank?"
 ''I sent them out, but put stamps on them.' replied Colonel Bankhead.
 Well I have one here that has no stamp on it."
 Show It." said Colonel Bankhead.
 As Captain Hobson began searching for the letter the boys yelled. Hes got it.. He's got the goods" Suddenly the letter was found and Captain Hobson triumph antly held 1t aloft while the boys shook the house with cheers.
 Read it." said Colonel Banlxhead Read it."
 Thereupon Captain Hobson read the let ter, which was asking about Colonel Bankheads campaign and other matters in the district and had a distinct polti- cal Hnge.
 "There you are" shouted Captain Hob son. He says I wanted S2O0 for my cam paign fund from the government, but he does not hesitate to take SS00 from the government for his campaign fund by using the government frank for private business"
 You will notice that I eliminate every personal matter" said Captain Hobson
 'Toot-toot, toot -toot" hollered the boys. "Wouldnt that jar you2"
 Captain Hobson then took up the river navigation question and compared the locks on the Warrior 10 those on the Mo- nongahea and the Kanawha. and said those were mere creeks and that it was impossible to build wider locks in them. He showed that where these rivers got wider the locks were made wider. He said that bv having expended $75.000 more at the beginning all of the Warrior river locks could have been made wider. He then showed the great future in store for Tuscaloosa and said he would be one of twenty-five to contribute S00 to boring for coal in that county so as to mine by fhe shaft system. He said the geological survey showed that there were three great coal deposits in that county.
 Is Given Round of Cheers.
 On this proposition the students gave the captain three rounds of cheers and were continually applauding him. He then took up his opponent's record in
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Jail Delivery at Selma.

Selma, Marcn 4.-(Special.)-A wholesale delivery from the city jail took place last night, in which six prisoners made their escape through a hole dug in the prison wall One of the prisoners has been captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15
OFFICERS ELECTED FOR ENSUING YEAR Pratt City Council Holds a
 Long Session SEVERAL HOT CONTESTS Paving Question Is Discussed and Lights Are Ordered Placed at
 Important Crossings
 In the City.
SEVERAL HOT CONTESTS

Pratt City, March 14.-(Special.) )-The board of mayor and aldermen was in ses- sion for three and half hours tonight. elected for the ensuing year and other important business disposed of.
 The officers named are: Edward Don aldson, Jr., city clerk; R. r. Lovelady, treasurer; Charles D. Comstock, city at torney; J. B. stagg, city physician; B. F. Phillips, chief of police; James E. Weaver. police captain; c. II. Hartsheld, patrolman No. 1; Sid Harmon, patrolman No 2; W. r. Granger, sanitary inspec- tor; J. B. Smart, engineer of the water works; J. M Allen, assistant engineer of the water works; O. D. Brown, street commissioner.
 There was lively contest over the selection of street commissioner. The fol- lowing were the applicants: II. M. Jen- nings, S. R. Hale, Robert Brown, W. A. Jackson, J B. Clayton, 0. D. Brown
 The members of the board present were: R. F. Lovelady. J. B. Stagg, W. c. Muir, II. w. Cupepper J. W. Mills, J. E. Lacy. James Hannegan. James A. Kirk, J. N. Collins The question of side walk paving brought forth spirited dis cussion from several members
 The plan of the city to do it's own paw ing met with favorable expression from the aldermen. An ordinance was intro duced, providing for the paving of the sidewalk in front of the postoffiee on First avenue
 Another ordinance was introduced and passed, requiring the Southern and the Louisville and Nashville railroads to place lights, equal to an electric arc light, al the Third, Fourth and Fifth streets cross ings The measure also requires the Bir- mingham Southern to place a light of equal power at the First ana Highland avenue crossings and the Frisco to put the same kind of lights at the Frisco depot and the Avenue r crossing.
 On motion a committee consisting of AL dermen Lacy, Muir and Lovelady was ap pointed to confer with the railroads of the city relative to regulating the freight rates.
 The reports of the city officers for Feb ruary were read and accepted, and the bills and salaries for the past month or dered paid
 "Sonny Jims" Tonight.
 The Sonny Jims,' local theatrical company, will appear for the first time at Foleys opera house tomorrow night. One half of the proceeds will go for the benefit of the First Methodist church. A large number of tickets have been sold and it looks as though the troupe will be greeted by large house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15
Game Raided.

The police made a raid on game In the Marshall hotel last night and arrested seven white men and one negro. It is claimed by the police that they have evil dence to convict those arrested on a charge of gaming
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15

The Age-Herald Is authorized to ans nounce w. B. Burton candidate Tor member of the Board of Revenue of Jet' ferson county. subject to the action of sae democratic primary.
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hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue subject to the action ot the democratic primary.
 D. A HELMICH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15

John c. Carmichael is a candidate for re- election to the office of chancellor of the northwestern division, embracing Jeffer- son, Blount and Tuscaloosa counties. sub ject to the action of the democratic pri- mary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-15
ReoIster of the circ,,,. Court

John s. Gillespie is a candidate for re- electioni to the office of register of the circuit court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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For Associate Judue.

I hereby announce my candidacy for third associate judge of the circuit court of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 2. T. RUDULPH
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ANNOUNCE MEN IS.
For Board of Revenue.

The Age-H is authorized to an nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action of democratic primary.
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The sum of s500.000 is being expended by the Tennessee Central to improve it's line.
 The Wall Stree Journal says:
 It is said that the Pennsylvania railroad interests want about 5000 tons more of steel rails. this years delivery.
 It Is not yet known whether they are wanted for the Penncylvania proper. or for one of its subsidiary lines. the n- quires thus far made being purely tenta- tive.
 Another pending order for steel rails is one of 2D,O00 tons for a western road not heretofore a rail purchaser this year.
 Railroads In the south reporting for the month of January give gross earnings at s15. .323. f55. against s14941.6T3 for the same period In 1903 The increase amounts to $3s1, ,9S2.
 A special to the St. Louis Glohe-Dem- ocrat from Baltimore says. Concessions both by the officials of the Baltimore and
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For County Treasurer.

I hereby announce myself a candidate Tor treasurer of Jefferson county, subject 10 the action of the democratic primary.
 II. c. MILLER.
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For Coroner.

hereby announce myself a candidate for coroner of Jefferson county, subject 10 the action of the democratic primary.
 w D. PARIS
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I hereby announce myself candidate for Board of Revenue, subject 10 the &C., ton of the democratic primary.
 HUGH MGEEVER.
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I hereby announce myself a candldats Tor reelection to the Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic party. J. K. P. LAIRD.
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RAILROAD WORLD.

w. w. Blakey, travelling freight agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern railroad, with headquarters in Louisville. and D. H. Himan. general freight and passenger agent of the Evansville and Terre Haute and also the Evansville and Indianapolis, with headquarters in Evans vile. were in Birmingham yesterday.
 The Southern Railway has issued the following statement of earnings for the six months including December 31. 1903:
 1908 Increase. Gross earnings ........ s23 3.0l1 .3s5 S1,6sl 296 Operating expenses .... 16136,474 11SO.020 Net earnings ........ 6.S74.9l1 5112T6 Other income .......... 6l0.645 124503 Total income ........s 7,4S5,556 s G35. 779 Int. and rentals ....... 4512.030 234 4Se Int. and commissions. 67.370 3391O Total charges ..........s 4579 400 2ess4e Surplus ..... =. .....,s 2.9O6, 155 s 367, 4Ss
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I hereby announce myself q candidate fo- reelection to Board of Revenue sub Ject to the action of the democratic pri- mary. H. w. CROOK.
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For euberIntendent of Education,

t hereby announce myself a candidate fer Superintendent of Education of Jeff ferson county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. P. M. MNEIL.
 I. ". McAdory is a candidate for county superintendent of education. subject to the actiof, of the democratic primary.
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s. P. Greene is a candidate for judge of probate of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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Eor Prohatc .lndne.

The Age Herald Is authorized to an. nounce J. P. Stiles a ca-didate for re- election as Judge of Probate of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. u-6-u
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St. Louis March l4-The official list of entries and weights for the $500O0 worlds s fair handicap for threeyear-o and np- wards, distance one and a quarter. to be run Saturday. June 25, 1904, over the course of the St Louis Fair association. was announced tonight. The list follows: McChesney 12S; Hermis, 126; Afrieander
 124: Irish Lad, 122 Dick Welles, l2l' Gold Heels. 12O; Savable. 119; The Picket lls; Runnells, 115; Lord of the Vale, Aceful'
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hereby announce myself a candidate for Board of Revenue. subject 10 the &C., ton of the democratic primary.
 HUGH MGEEVER. I hereby announce myself candidate fo- recollection to Board of Revenue. sub Ject to the action of the democratic pri- mary. H. w. CROOK. John M Sims announces his candidacy for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 hereby announce myself candidate for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic
 ANDREW l.. McWII4LTAMS.
 For Tax Collector.
 hereby announce myself candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic party. P B. BOWERS The Age-HeraId 's authorized to an- nounee George P Tarrant of North Br- ringham candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county Subject 10 the action of the democratic party.
 William ] M'rns of West End announces himself a candidate for Tax Collector or Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party.
 Eor e~ii~i4or.
 I hereby announce myself candidate for Solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party
 WILLIAM K. TERRY. Tte Are-Herald is authorized to an- nouncs that IT p Hefn Is candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county. subject to the action of the dem pcratic primary
 For Solicitor Tenth IuIi~iai Circuit The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Frank Cahalan a candidate for Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. eubject to the action of the democratic primary.
 The Ase-Heraid is authorized to an. nounce John Mcqueen a candidate for solicitor of the Tenth Judicial circuit subject to the action of the democratic primary
 The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce John c. Pugh n candidate for reelection for solicitor of the Tenth judi rial circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
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John M. Sims announces his candidacy for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary
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I hereby announce myself candidate for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic
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At Morean's Office.

At the office of J. P. Morgan & Co.,, no
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-01-23

republican party. But will not be
forced into contributingsit. / am a
republ eau first, last and oil the time
and am for the success of the party. !"
On the subject of tie call the sena
that he had been sick; that Posi- master
GeDaral Payne called his attention to
the fact that the Chicago hotels ware
raising rates, aud that he had to so to
Chicago to see about that. and finally
that the subcommittee charged with
the preparation of a plan for electipg
delegates in the District of Columbia
has not reported aud therefore the call
could not re complete.
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COUNT DE LAMsDORFF.
Russia's Minister for Foreign Affairs
Is Said 10 he Consistent
Advocate Of Peace.

III view of the expected hostilities be-
tween Russia and Japan, Foreign Min
lister Lamsdorff Of Russia, is just now
especially prominent as representing Of
fcially that element Of the Russian EN-
pire, Of which the car Is an adherent,
which IL notorioualy opposed to war
Count Lamsdorff succeeded to his port
folio in January three years ago, fol-
lowing the sudden death Of Count
Murayieff. He was we'll known as one
OF the most efiicacious men in the for
eign office, and Count Mnrayief's first
assistant, and naturally the car turned
to him as the latte successor. He has