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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
Maxine Elliott.

Maxine Elliott will appear in the new Clyde Fitch comedy, Her Own Way" at the Jefferson theatre tonight. Manager Charles B. Dillingham; announces that the same cast and production seen on Broadway during the run of Her Own Way" in New York will be seen here. Miss Elliott's success in this comedy has been quite the most pronounced of the season n New York, and so great was the demand for seats that her manager moved her in succession to four different theatres-a record which has never been eoualled in New York by any attraction.
 The story of Her Own Way deals with a charming and high spirited Amer fcan girl who refuses to be coerced into a marriage with wealthy and unscru- pultous wooer, preferring to have her own way and wait for the man she really loves, a soldier ordered to the Philippines. News comes that he is dead, but still the girl remains true to his memory Tn the face of the arguments of her entire family. who have been reduced to pov- erty through the scheming of the veal thy mine owner who wishes to marry the girl
 Miss Elliott who will surprise her ad- mirer who have hitherto regarded her simply as the most beautiful woman on the American stage has given evidence of the possession of great emotional tal- ent. She will be supported by a strong company, which includes Charles Cherry, William Courtegh, R. c. Herz Franklyn Huregh, Nellie Thorne, Georgie Law renee Eva Vincent, Susanne Perry and two clever children, Donald Gallaher and Frances Clinton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
PORTER'S OPENING
 IS WELL ATTENDED
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE GO TO THE
 STORE TO SEE WHAT NEW HAS
 BEEN BROUGHT TO BIRMING. HAM

Hundreds of representative people of Birmingham attended the opening of H. J. Porter & Co.,. s mans store last night. From the time the doors were thrown open up to 10:30 o'clock there was con- tinual pouring in of people at the new store.
 The store was decorated in palms and Calmans orchestra furnished the music, a special programme being arranged for the occasion by Professor Calman. The decorations included a large horseshoe floral design which was presented to the firm by the salesmen.
 The statesmen were in full evening dress, which is somewhat of an innovation in Birmingham. The childrens department, which Is located in the front part of the second floor was visited by many ladies. No goods were offered for sale. the open ing being on the order of a general re- ception.
 This morning one of the most complete ly furnished mems, boys and youths clothing stores will throw open It's doors to the people of Birmingham. large number of telegrams of congratulations were received by H. J. Porter, the head of the firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
NEW ALLIANCE IS
 EASILY POSSIBLE Would Include England, Russia
 and France EDWARD Is EAGER FOR IT For Many Years Both Russia and Eng land Have Been Anxious to
 Come tc an Under
 standing. ses

St Petersburg, March 29.-In diplomatic circles the possibility of a new triple al- lance of England, Russia and France with its farreaching consequences, at- tracts considerable attention, the opin- ion being that it is not so fan tastic as 1t at first appeared. There is an intimation from well-informed quarter that King Edward, who is now practically his own prime minister, sim cerely harbors a desire to eradicate the long-standing differences between Great Britain and the empire of his nephew, and that while the time Is not yet ripe for the satisfaction of this desire, the way is being paved for it's consummation.
 A prominent diplomat said to the As sociate Press
 "A thorough understanding between Russia and Great Britain would be the greatest guarantee of the worlds peace and there Is no reason why the spheres of their ambitions should not be limited. The mlstrust of each others purpose im- poses upon both countries enormous and useless burdens Russia keeps her army corps and she haS Dullt three rallroaus III order to exert pressure on Great Britain in India, although 1t is patent that Rus sla could not conquer India without the mastery of the sea.
 Great Britain is compelled to keep a strong garrison at Peshawar and to for tify the Indian frontier, in order to off, set the Russian forces in Central Asia. The maintenance of these armaments in- wolves what Golden called campaign ex- penditure equivalent to a capitalization of 100000 GOO pounds sterling. Great Britain has repeatedly tried to come to an agree ment with Russia, but thus far some thing has always come in the way of such an agreement. Lord Salisbury used to say that Great Britain and Russia were like the fair prince and princess whom the wicked magacian always kept apart or like two men groping in a dark room anxious to shake hands, but unable to meet each other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
SHOULD STAY IN SOUTH.
Washington Advises Negroes to CuIti-
 vate Friendship of Whites.

New York March 2S.-"Nothing In an cient or modern history has ever equaled the American negro in development in all directions" said Booker T. Washington in addressing a meeting here of the Soci- ety of Ethical Culture. He expressed the opinion further that the colored man should be encouraged to remain in the south.
 He said: Because of the negro's pro- gross in the present day ane my faith in his future. l was never prouder than am today of being a negro.
 "Nine-tenths of the intelligent members of our race will agree that the great body of our people are to reside in the south, and that they should be encouraged to do so. Since this Is agreed on 1t naturally follows that the negro should in every praiseworthy manner cultivate the friend ship and the sympathy of the people by whose side he is to live. Any other course would be suicidal and illogical.
 ..In saying this I do not mean that we should submit to injustice. No one re- spects a strong. honest character more than the southern white man does At the present time the race needs every white friend it can command. whether he resides in the south or In the north.
 '.The problems before us are not to be settled by emigration, extermination or amalgamation. but by the sympathetic cooperation between the races"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
DECREE FOR DEFENDANT.
Chancellor Smith Rules in Famous
 Johnson Will Case.

Selma. March 2S.-(Special) 1.-The decree was rendered by Chancellor Thomas H. Smith today in the case of l.. D. Mullen vs. Thomas M. Johnson in which 1t was sought to break the will of the wife of the latter. Mrs. Annie Mullen Juhnson. The decree was In favor of the defendant Mir Johnson, the bill being dismissed by the chancellor and the will sustained.
 The case was quite famous one, the taking of the testimony occupying many weeks and the briefs of each side con tained more than a hundred pages of typewriter matter. The estate which was bequeathed to her husband by Mrs. John son is valued at something near S50.000. A strong array of legal talent was em- ployed on both sides. An appeal to the supreme court will most likely be taken by the complainants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
BOGOTA CITIZENS
 ARE BEHIND SUIT
ATTORNEY WILSON'S ACTION TO
 PREVENT PURCHASE OF THE
 PANAMA CANAL PROPERTY Is
 INVESTIGATED BY coLOMBlANS

Chicago. March 2S.-several influential persons in Bogota are believed to be the fnstigators of the suit which was brought today by Attorney Wilson to prevent the purchase Of the Panama canal by the United States government. Attorney Hawes, who occupies the same office iii this city with MT. Wilson, said tonight:
 'I am of the opinion that some Bogota people who are opposed to the Panama canal canal project are behind MT. Will son. MT. Wilson started working on the Panama case about a month ago after he had been visited every day for a week by a prominent merchant of Bogo- ta. He has at least five clients in Bogo- ta, but l have never learned their names In view of his connection with these peo- pie, logical conclusion is that they are the ones that are responsible for the legal proceedings brought In Washington to- day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
CAPTAIN KOLB GIVEN
 HEARTY APPLAUSE
Tells PrattviIIe Audience That He Will Represent Interests of All
 Concerned.

Prattville. March 2s.--(Special)- )-Hon. R. F. Kolb, candidate for president of the railroad commission, spoke here tonight to about 300 enthusiastic voters. E. L. Smith introduced Captain Kolb and the speaker started by explaining his posi- tion, saying that Conner was charging Smith with being the railroad candidate and that Smith was charging Conner with being bitter and prejudieed
 "Do you think that either of these men should be nominated?' asked Captain Kolb. 'I stand before you, gentlemen, pledging myself to work in the interest of Fall concerned. l am here in the inter- est of no one.'
 Captain Kolb dwelt at length on the party being reunited and said that he was glad of 1t. The audience was enthu- siastc and several times the speaker had to stop speaking to allow the applause to die out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
DICKINSON NAMED
 JUSTICE OF PEACE

Pratt City, March s.-(special: :)-Harry A. Diokinson, a prominent attorney or this city, received notice from Montgom- cry today of his appointment by Governor Jelks as justice of the peace of this beat No. %. to succeed James Began, who has left the district, and whose where abouts are unknown. Mir. Dickinson has made bond and qualified and will take charge as soon as his commission ar rives. His term of service will expire in January, 1905.
 The petition, signed by many voters of this beat, was presented to the governor last week asking that MT. Dickinson be appointed. His was the only petition presented to the governor. The contest for justice of the peace to succeed MT. Dickinson in the primary on April Il, promises to be lively one, there being six aspirants. He is not a candidate in the race.
 The newly appointed justice is S5 years of age and was born in Louis, Va. He has been a resident of Pratt City for five years. and during that time has been prominent in all the affairs pertaining to the city's prosperity. He is good church and lodge worker. MT. Dickinson is a brother of the Rev. Dr. A. J. Dickinson, pastor of the First Baptist church of Birmingham and of the Rev J. V. Dick inson of Jasper.
 Old Citizen Dies.
 J. A. Culpepper, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Pratt City, died very suddenly tonight at : o'clock with heart failure at his home on Third street. He was In 65th year and is mourn ed by nine children. The remains will be carried tomorrow morning to Breham, Ga, for burial. He is survived by H. M Culpepper, J. T. Culpepper. J, A. Gull pepper, Jr, w G. Culpepper and Mrs. J. w. Richards of Pratt City; J. F. Gull pepper of Ensley and Mrs. William Walk CT of Breham
 For many years MT. Culpepper had been prominent In the Methodist church and in Masonic circles.
 Adjustors to Meet. Tomorrow the adjustors of the insur- ance companies and President Sharpley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
Social and Personal.

MT. l.. Frank Jones of St. Louis was in the city today looking after business interests.
 The Rev. Percy Barley, pastor of the Jonesboro Baptist church. has been call ed to Faunsdae on account of the ill., ness of his brother.
 Miss Edna Gum has returned to her home in Richmond, Va, after spending a week as the guest of her brother Prof. w P Gum.
 The Bessemer Royal Arch Masons will hold special meeting tomorrow night.
 Dr. R. P. Chislom will leave this week for a visit in South Alabama.
 The Baptist Young Peoples union held an interesting and largely attended meet ing tonight at the First Baptist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
WELL KNOWN CITIZEN
 HURT IN CAR STAMPEDE

and frightened the people in the car A stampede followed and in 1t the two men were injured
 It seems that Dr. Holloway and Col McDavid were standing on the platform and they were thrown off by the crowd. Motorman s. Gardner was also thrown off the car by the crowd. but he was not injured. The car was No. S01 and was in charge of Conductor J. W. Crump. The fuse was blown out on account of the heavy crowd and the hill It is one or the most peculiar accidents which has ever happened on the street cars of Bir- mingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29

of the Pratt City Lumber company, will meet and adjust the amount of damages done by the fire that broke out in the lumber yards last Friday night
 The damage has been estimated at $10,- GOO. MT. Kirk when asked If the office and other buildings would be rebuilt, said: We shall rebuild all the houses destroyed but what is the extent of the improvements to be made we have not yet decided" The company Is one of the city's most prosperous firms and Is carry ing on its business as if nothing had hap pened.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29

As result of a panic on a Twentieth street loop car last night, caused by the blowing out of a fuse, Dr. r E. Hollo- way had his arm broken, and Col. J. J. McDavid received a bad cut on the head and several other bruises.
 The car was going south and was heav- front and rear platform and in the aisle of the car. Just as it reached the foot of the Twentieth street in front of the Hillman Hospital the controller burned out and also the overhead switch. Elec- trio flames jumped from the controller,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
Fifth Death In One Family.

Boston, March 28.-The fifth death in nine weeks in the Daily family of actors occurred today. Thomas Daly, a brother Of Dan Da1y, the comedian, who died in New York Saturday, pass ing away at Revere. He had been III for many weeks. Although not him. self an actor, many of his children are on the stage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
PURCHASED BY AMERICAN.
Original Manuscript of Milton Para
 disc Lost Is Sold.

London, March 2s.-It is announced that the manuscript of Milton's Para disc Lost" which was offered for sale at public auction January 20. but which was withdrawn because the reserve price of s25,000 was not offered, has now been sold to an American col lector, whose name and the amount paid are not disclosed.
 The Daily Telegraph editorially ex- presses regret that the heirloom was not preserved for the British nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
Bank Cashier Pleads Guilty.

Paris, Tex, March 2S.-S. J. Spotts, former cashier of the First National bank at Petty, pleaded guilty today in the federal court to the charge of em- bezzlement. Judge Bryant proceeded at once to pass sentence of five years upon him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
Men to Be Decorated.

St. Petersburg, March 2S-6:15 D. m.-The emperor has telegraphed to Vice Admiral Makaroff an order deco rating the officers and men of the tor pedo boat destroyer Silni with the St. Georges Cross for their valor in the repulse of the Japanese attempt to block Port Arthur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
Mrs. Cotalouo.

Funeral serivces over the remains of Mrs Anna Cotalouo. aged S4 years, who died Saturday afternoon, were conducted yesterday from the residence on Eighth avenue and Fifteenth street. and the in terment was in Elm Leaf cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
DEATHS AND TUNER AIS.
John Mccoy.

John Mccoy, the s months old son of MT. and Mrs. Arthur Mccoy, died yes- terday at their residence, Sol9 Avenue G.. The funeral services will be conducted from the residence at 1 o'clock today and the interment will be in Woodlawn cem- etery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
Sharkey Is Defeated.

Richmond, Va, March 2S.-Tom Sharkey, the pugilist, lost in a wrest- ling match with M. J. Dwyer here to- night by failing to throw his antagon- ist twice in one hour. He secured one fall, but was unable to repeat the per formance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
General Payne Very Low.

Washington, March 2S.-Gen. Will liam Henry Fitzhugh Payne, the fa- nous Confederate black horse cavalry leader, who has been failing for some days, is very low tonight. It is thought he will not survive the night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29

No dust, dirt, ashes. coal, cinders, kindling or soot to contend with when you cook with gas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
CAPTAIN ROBSON
 EAGER FOR FRAY Arrives in Birmingham En
 Route to Vernon Is APPARENTLY CONFIDENT He and His Friends Say He Will Carry Every County In the District.
 Speaks in Vernon.
 Ioday.
IS APPARENTLY CONFIDENT

T am eager to renew the fray" said Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson, who was at the Hillman few hours last night, enroute to Vernon, where he and Colonel Banlxhead. will renew their joint debates this morning at 10 o'clock. With the exception of a few fever blisters around his mouth and a "grippy cough" the captain seems to be in fine fettle." He was in the city in company with his brother G. A Hobson and his secre- tary, Phil Painter who were directing the printing and mailing of campaign lit- erature.
 During his stay in the city an informal conference was held in his rooms at the Hillman and number of his friends came in to inquire after his health and in- cidently make some cheering report.
 MT. Musgrove Talks.
 Said l.. Beck Musgrove: T am still con tending that Captain Hobson's final goal shall be the Presidency. The question now is, what shall be the majority Captain Hobson will receive? He will easily carry every county in the district. The excuse he stated, that the Bankhead forces are putting up, is that a notice should have been served on the colonel before he is retired With eighteen years notice given him, these contenders are playing the roles of humorists.
 The nature of the campaign documents, with which Captain Hobson and his man. agers are flooding the Seventh district, is an address to the voters, which by the way. is one of the most lengthy poli- tlcal letters ever sent out to the people of the state containing several hundred words and a short history of Captain Hobson's life, written by Miss Julia Tut wiler, principal of the Normal school at I,ivinkston large force of clerks are busily engaged mailing this literature from Tuscaloosa.
 Hobson is Saneulne.
 Captain Hobson spoke very sanguinely of the outcome of the primary 'I am not only in this fight to win but am in to carry every county which I am confident of doing. Yes after a weeks lull in the debate I have some new arguments which I shall advance during the last week of the joint meetings" As to what would be the nature of the new political thunder he declined to state, saying, - prefer to let it come by way of sur prise"
 Unaccompanied. Captain Hobson left last night at 10 30 over the Southern for Vernon He arrived fin Suligent at o'clock this morning and went by hack from there to Cernon, distance of twelve miles, where he will meet Colonel Bank head this morning at 10 o'clock. The other joint debates this week will be as foows Suligent, Wednesday; Guin, Thursday Winfield Friday This will end the joint debates. Captain Hobson will return to Birmingham Saturday night and will de- liver the commencement address before the students of the Birmingham Medical college.
 q shall continue to make speeches next week. up until Sunday" he stated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29

Miss W. M. Allen, chairman of the com mittee on home entertainment for the educational conference, has called a meet ing of that committee for Thursday after noon at 3:so o'clock In the office of Dr. J. H. Phillips.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
CITIZENS HOLD 4
 HOUSING MEETING BeSSemer is Determined to
 Have the College MANY SPEECHES ARE MADE Prominent Men Give Their Views on the Subject and Urge People to
 Work for the synod-
 cal College.
MANY SPEECHES ARE MADE

Bessemer, March 3.-(Special) )-This afternoon, beginning at 4:sO o'clock the citizens of Bessemer held an enthusiastic mass meeting in Rebie hall in the inter ests of the Synodical college. The re- ports of the different committees were read and showed the progress of the work to be most gratifying. Several elo- quent speeches were also made, urging the people to renew their efforts in the two weeks that remain to file bids. The keynote of the speeches was that the Marvel City must have the college.
 The meeting was presided over by George H. Stevenson. chairman of the tral committee was read by secretary ". P. Gum.
 The Rev. E. M. Craig, secretary-evan- gelist of the North Alabama presbytery, made an eloquent talk. He said: T travel all over North Alabama. From what the people read in the daily press they have formed an opinion that Bessemer will secure the proposed institution. They see that Bessener has gone to work with a determination to get the college. I urge you to begin the work anew. You are in district that is continually growing. Someday after the state college has been located here, the Southern Presbyterian college that is to be located in Atlanta, may find 1t to the interest of education to remove to the central city of the south
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29

Wanted-Good Gin Men Carpenters (bench hands)- Machinists (lathe hands)- Breasters and Saw>TrainerS.
 GULLETT GIN co.
 Amite, La.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29

Miss Ethel Mlachin, daughter of Squire Mlachim of Franklin, Tenn, has returned to her home. Miss Mlachim was the guest of Misses Mamie and Olga Hawkins dur ing her stay in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29

The ladies of the First Presbyterian church will have a rummage sale Thurs day. Friday and Saturday on Fourth ave- nue next door to Broom's Fish company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
PERSONAL.

The committee for the Davis memorial drinking fountain will meet Tuesday af- ternoon at o'clock at the residence of Mrs. James Weisul.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
GETTING READY FOR
 MILL TO RESUME
BIG PLANT OF ALABAMA STEEL AND WIRE COMPANY WILL PROBABLY BE IN OPERATION IN TWO WEEKS.

Ensley, March 2s.-(Special)--A large force of workmen are engaged in getting everything ready for the big rod mill of the Alabama Steel and Wire company to resume operations. The first shipment of steel Is expected from Pittsburg at an early date and a new track, 300 feet in length Is being constructed in the north ern part of the yards for the purpose of handling the cars in which the shipment of billets are to be made. It is understood also that deal has been closed for the coal the plant will consume and the same will be shipped at an early date. The mill will probably be ready to re- sume work in about two weeks.
 The people of the Steel City are very much elated over the prospects of the large plant resuming, as it has been idle for about a year. The rod mill gives employment to 2OOO men and has daily capacity of 5000 kegs of steel nails and 450 tons of barbed wire
 Situation at Steel Plant.
 All the departments of the steel plant did not resume operations today as was expected and has been predicted. For some reason the men who arrived from points In the north and east to take the places of the open-hearth worlSmen who walked out a few days ago. did not go to work. It Is stated on the street today that the men will return to their homes in the next day or two, money having been made up by the open-hearth work men to defray their railroad fare.
 The rail mill, three open-hearth fur naces. and the converter continue to run on full time as usual. The blooming mill will also run out some steel today.
 Estlmable Woman Dies.
 Mrs. M. A. Gerst, a most estimable wo- man of this city, died at her home on Avenue c and Twentieth street tonight at S30 o'clock after a short Illness with pneumonia. She was 51 years of age and is mourned by five children, three daugh- ters and two sons.
 The funeral will take place Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock from St Anthonys church and a large concourse of friends will follow the funeral cortege to its last resting place at Oak Hill cemetery,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29

Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Rail.
 road company-"The New Way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29
EstimabIe Woman Dies.

We make the pest ( Us Tn town. Age Herald Engraving Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-29

Sig Weisenburger, salesman for Schem Brothers of New York is at the Hillman for a few days.