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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
SALVATION ARMY.
Captain BraItenback Has Arrived from
 Toledo and Assumed Charge.

Captain Braitenbach of Toledo, O.. has arrived in Birmingham and assumed charge of the local corps of the Salva- tion Army. He succeeds Captain Pullen, who was transferred to Tampa, Fla.
 Assisted by Mrs. Braitenbach and the local officers and recruits, Captain Braitenbach conducted his first services in Birmingham yesterday at the Salva- tion Army hall on First avenue. Large congregations were present at both ser vices.
 Captain Braitenbach has been identified with the Salvation Army work in the larger cities of the United States for 8 number of years. During the first few days of his arrival in Birmingham he has spent most of his time looking after the work being done by the army here.
 Captain Pulen was in charge of the local corps for about eighteen months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
INJURY SUITS ARE
 ON THE INCREASE
CHICAGO HAS CLAIMS PENDING AGAINST HER WHICH AMOUNT TO s3s,664, ,952-BAD SIDEWALKS THE CAUSE.

Chicago January 3.-Personal injury suits amounting to $3S 664,95- are pending against the city of Chicago, according 10 the report of City Attorney John F. Smu1sk made public today The coun- ell. the legislature and finally the peo- pie, are appealed to for relief. Sidewalk injuries caused the majority of suits.
 MT. Smulski in his report shows that the Interests combining to loot the city in this way, amount practically to an organization. Names of lawyers, mostly young men, and doctors occur with great frequency In the list of suits. The city attorney says the piling up of suits will Inevitably continue for some years, even should the city at once begin to tear up every wooden sidewalk
 The city attorney says the main cause of this condition is the deplorable state Of the eity's finances which makes 1t im- possible to care properly for its streets end sidewalks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
SHANKS MAKES
 ANNUAL REPORT
CONDITIONS IN CAvITE ARE MUCH IMPROVED "A BITTER FEELING BETWEEN THE NEW CHURCH AND CATHOLICS.

Washington, January 31.-Capt. D. c. Shanks, governor of the province of Ca- vite in the Philippine islands, in his an- Der 15, 1903 says:
 "The new Aglipay movement has made considerable hea6way in the province and the development of this new church party has brought with it certain bitterness of feeling between the adherents of the new church and those of the Roman Catholic faith. This feeling has shown itself in the management of municipal affairs when the majority of the municipal council ac- to impose restrictions upon the church of opposite faith.
 The municipal president of Baccor was suspended for having arrested number of natives who were attending a meeting conducted by some natives of the Presby- terian- faith
 der normal conditions is rich and that crops generally have been good the past year, but he adds:
 Some of the most valuable lands of the province are in dispute between the people and the religious orders, and final decision in regard to the ownership of this property will go far toward Iemov- ing a very vexing question.
 "The province of Cavite for genera tiors past has been notorious for sthe Ladrone banks that have pl ayed upon its people. The torrential rain of the province has much to do with the difficulty of stamping out the pest, its numerous jIr gles and ravines making difficult for troops to move quickly from one point to another. A good many of the Ladrones have been caotured and recently the dis position of the people to aid in their cap ment.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
SCANT HOPE FOR
 THEIR RECOVERY
MRS. SHIELDS AND DAUGHTER
 OF ROANOKE. WHO WERE BRu- TALLY ASSAULTED IN ROAM
 okE, ARE STILL ALIVE.

Roanoke, Va. January 31.-Mrs. George J. Shields and her year old daughter, Mildred who were brutally assaulted in their home yesterday by an unknown ne gro and left for dead. are alive tonight but physicians doubt the possibility of their recovery.
 No arrests have been made and there is no clue to the possible identity of the assailant The Roanoke light infantry and Roanoke Blues are sleeping on their arms tonight and will not be disbanded until the guilty man is caught or all prob ability of an outbreak is past.
 The city council tomorrow will offer a reward of $500 for the capture of the negro and this amount will be duplicated by the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
ACUTE ALCOHOLISM.
Frank 6eechard, Driver for Houpper F,
 & Worcester, Found Dead.

Frank Beechard. driver for Houpperi & Worcester, was found dead in a small closet attached to the firms bottling es. tablishment at 2201 Avenue yesterday morning by other employees of the place
 An examination by Dr. Worcester, whe had been attending him. showed that the cause of death was acute alcoholism. The remains were carried to Lige Loy's under taking establishment, where they are be- ing held until relatives in Louisville can be heard from.
 It seems that the other employees had seen him enter this closet and after he had remained there a longer time thar they thought he should investigated ant found him dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
BIG SUIT WILL
 BE INSTIGATED
TEXAS LANDS INVOLVED ARE ESTIMATED TO BE WORTH $3,- 100000 IN GoLD-PoWER OF AT. ToRNEY IS GIVEN.


 Monterey, Mex, January 31.--To obtain power of attorney from Mrs MarceIa LeJarez de Martinez in order to enter suit and file for the possession of approxi- mately 10000 acres of land located in the best oil region of Nacogdachez, which Is now held by the Blanchette family of Beaumont was the object t is alleged of recent visit to this city of H. P. Weir, an attorney of Houston, Texas.
 Mrs, Martinez was in absolute ignorance of her title to the lands, as the proofs date back to the time of her grandfather, who secured title under Spanish grant, which antedates the Texas war of inde- pendence.
 MT. Weir has returned to Houston with the desired documents authorizing him to commence immediate suit to recover them from the present holders. Expert calcula- tion of the value of the litigated property places it close to $S,0O0000 gold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
Remains Sent to Indiana.

The remains of Dan Meyers, who was killed at Pell City Saturday by the &C., cidental discharge of his pistol. were yes- terday sent to shipshewana, Ind. by Lige Loy The remains were brought to Birmingham Saturday night by two friends of the deceased NIT. Meyers was an engineer on the steam shovel of the McFee Construction company. contractors for the Seaboard Air Line.
 The deceased was killed by his pistol falling from the holster under his arm when he leaned over to oil his engine. The bullet passed through his heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
CHARGED WITH STEALING.
Negro Accused of Hauling Away Lun,' ber from Unfinished Houses.

Frank Smith negro. is in the city jail on a charge of grand larceny. He was arrested yesterday by Policeman Nix and is accused of stealing lumber from uncompleted houses and disposing of it to bakereies and other places at greatly reduced prices.
 The negro would haul 1t away in wagon loads and sell it for anything he could get. The police have recovered large amount of lumber. and are anxious that the owners should identify 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
CHARGED WITH ROBBERY.
Police Think Parker Is the Negro Who
 WayIaid Milkman.

Charlie Parker, negro, has been ar rested on charge of highway robbery, and the police believe that they have the right negro.
 Several weeks ago a milk man whose Lame was either King or Cain, was knocked out of his wagon by a negro near Avenue A and Twenty street and large amount of money was stolen from him. The police think that if they can find the millSman they will be able to convict the negro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
DYNAMITE IS EXPLODED.
Street Car Is Badly Damaged and Ono
 Passenger Injured.

Bloomington, H., January S1.-What is supposed 10 have been a dynamite cart ridge, was exploded tonight under an East Front electric car, the detonation causing panic among the passengers The trao door protecting the motors was blown up by the force of the explosion, injuring Miss Barnerdine Ives.
 This is the most serious occurrence in connection with the street railway strike since the outbreak a month ago, when the cars were bombarded with stones and wrecked.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
churchman Kills .rracs

Jonacatepec, Mexico. January sl.- Pedro Alcazar, a wealthy ranchm. n liysng near this city, killed a commandant f police and two other officers who were attempt ing to arrest him in connectso'i N th a dispute over a boundary fen of Alca- rez's ranch. Alcarez made his Fcape and is still at large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
PURSE sNATcHED.
Negro Woman Robbed of Her Ticket
 to Memphis.

A purse was snatcEed from Bessie Jen- kins, negro woman, at the union pas senger station last night between and o'clock. It contained a ticket to Mem Lhis and her trunk check, which was number 5S01. The woman was cnrcute from Gainesville. Ga.. to Memphis, and was changing cars when the purse was snatched. A negro man is said to have snetched it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
s,anIard Demands All Correspondence

Madrid, January M.--As q result of the press and parliamentary aspersion cast upon him for the part he played in the peace negotiations in Paris between the United States and Spain, Senor Mon tero Rios has demanded that the govern- ment submit to the senate all the cor respondence and the documents connect cd with these negotiations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
HORSE AND BUGGY.
White Man Arrested on Charge oi Stealing MT. Harper's Turnout.

John Hide, white man. was arrested last night by Policemen Ray and Elledge on a charge of grand larceny. He is accused of stealing horse and buggy from T. H. Harper. who lives at Sagi- nav. small town near here
 The man was caught on Avenue c and Twenty-ffth street. A telegram was re- ceived from Harper yesterday afternoon asking the police department to look out for Hide. Later he came to Birmingham to assist the officers in catching t, man.
 The case will probably be heard before Judge Feagin today, or eth & warrant will be sworn out against and he will be carried back to Sasina. TOT trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
Notice.

Officers and members of Birmingham lodge. No 1l2. I. O. O. F. and brothers of adjoining lodges. are hereby requested to assemble at hall at o'clock this D. to attend the funeral services of Brother Andrew Banholzer.
 E. LISCOMB, Noble Grand Funeral will be from residence of MT John c. Forney, s2o South Thirtietl street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
Reyes Departure Postponed.

Washington. January 31.-Gen. Rafael Reyes the Colombian envoy who came. here in the interest of the rentegratlon of Panama, in a letter from him to Dr. Thomas Herran. the Colombian charge, announced that he had decided to post pone his departure for Colombia. but gave no reason for his action. nor any indi- cation as to when he intended to leave for home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
An Eye to Business.

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
 'So you are going to send his letters back. are you?" asked the blond.
 Yes" replied the brunette, with tears in her eyes. But not until I have copied them all They will make splendid book. and I have lovely title for them all ready-The Letters of Lazy Lover.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
Ereiaht Car Rohhed.

A freight car on Powell avenue near the Southern freight depot was robbed last night, and about 600 pounds of tobacco was stolen. It consisted of Schnaps and Mans Pride tobacco, and was valued at about $30c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01

Ajax looked on in fury as the armor of Achilles was being awarded to Ulysses.
 why should he get the belt?" he de- manded. "He hasn't any more wallop than rabbit
 True" admitted the judges. "but as a ring general he has you looking like Jack Monroe"
 Enraged at the comparison, Ajax slew himself.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
MR. KARL VON ROTH
 Tke Famous Swiss ,PALMIST and CLAIRVOYANT

ts for a short time at the FLORENCE HOTEL in Birmingham Most remarka- ble reading of character and life ever given in this city. Interesting, instruct i've and benefjting. Advice on all sub 1ects, without your asking a single ques- fion Readings daily at 10 a. m. to 8 p. m. Consultation first three days. si.00. Absolute privacy by entering ladies en- trance on Nineteenth street. next to cigar store, and walking to parlor at head of stairs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
GIimpses Into Mythology.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
 The beautiful Clytemnestra was in the act of murdering her husband.
 How do you like it. dear?" she asked.
 Not so worse,' replied the great Gen eral Agamemnon. Tt isn't marker to what might get if the war department took up my case.''
 With these words he cashed in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
PERSONAL.

Mrs A. w. Holmes of Montgomery is visiting her daughter. Mrs. w. D. Ander- son at 53t north Twenty-third street.
 Singers and Public Speakers will find Pisos Cure an effectual cure for hoarse- ness 25e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
Without Baby Life Was Nauqht.

Cincinnati, January 31.-When Mrs. Ma tilda Clarity was told today that her babe was dying, she emptied can of coal oil on her clothing and set fire to her gar ments. Both will die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
RETAIN PUBLIC
 SCHOOL SYSTEM Catholic Societies Hold lmpor-
 tant Mass Meeting BISHOP M'FAULL SPEAKS Says There Is Lack of Recognized and Organized Catholic Opinion.
 Aid Solicited for Work
 Among Indians.
BISHOP M'FAULL SPEAKS

Detroit, Mich, January Si.-About 2OOo persons were present in Light Guard arm ory this evening at mass meeting which marked the close of the semi-an- nual meeting of the advisory board and executive committee of the American Federation of Catholic societies.
 Speaking of aims of the federation, Bishop McFaull of Trenton, N. J., said that it would accomplish much in the direction of doing away with two great deficiencies of the Catholic church. One of these, he said, was the lack of a recog- nized and organized Catholic opinion, the other being the lack of an organ to disseminate such an opinion If 1t ex- isted
 Meetings and conventions of the feder- ation, said Bishop McFaull. would an- swer the purpose of crystalizing and dis seminating the opinions of the church on such questions as divorce and education.
 Retain School System.
 Retain the present public school sys- tenn" said Bishop McFaull. but do not bar Catholics out of their rights as citi- zens."
 The federation has taken an admirable stand on this question. It's platform is:
 That there shall be no public moneys paid out for religious instruction in any school. Let the state examine our schools, and If on examination it is found we are giving the children an education which comes up to the requirements of the state, then let the state pay for it.
 At it's final session the executive board changed the date for the annual conven- T,.I. II n
 The board decided that a special or ganization fund of 5000 should be raised and also called upon the members to make contribution of 25 cents to the Catholic Indian bureau at Washington for work among the Indians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
Orpheus was playing for Pluto.

Orpheus was playing for Pluto.
 "I don't like that last waltz" said the king of darkness. You'll have to do bet ter than that if you expect to get your wife back"
 Driven to desperation, Orpheus again seized his Tyre and tore off few strains of 'IIiawatha."
 Cop shrieked Pluto. "Take Eurydice- take anything-only go.''
 This teaches us that little headwork is a wondrous thing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
Bureau Drawers Ransacked.

Bureau drawers in MT. McArthur's room were pulled out and had evidently been ransacked. The pistol which the negro Is said to have fired was MT. McArthur's. Mrs. McArthur furnished the police par tial description of the negro Saturday night, and mere compla-e one yester- day. She states that the lights had not been turned on in the room when this oc- cured, but that she could see the negro indlstinctly by the light from the fire. She does not know how tEe negro hapA pered to drop the rings an1 the pistol at the window. There were some other valu- able articles n the room which he never touched.
 The police are actively Investigating the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. E. W. Groves signature is on each box 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
CHANGES WILL BE MADE IN THE ARMY English Commander in-Chief to
 be AboIishedA BOARD TO BE CREATED New Head of tn Military VIII be ln- spector General, Whose Duty Is
 to Report on the Efficlen-
 cy of the Army.
BOARD TO BE CREATED

London, January s1.-The report of the royal commission, known as the Lord Esher commission which was appointed last November for the purpose of ad- vising the government concerning the creation of a board for the administra- tive business of the war office, has been issued and confirms the change fore shadowed by the Associated Press on November 2S, namely, that the post of commander-in-chief of the army will be abolished.
 With the approval of the king, and acting upon the recommendations of the committee the government has decided to appoint an army council, framed upon the admiralty model; to abolish the of fee of commander-in-chief of the army, and to create new post, that of in- be to inspect and report on the efficiency of the military forces.
 Divided In Three Sections.
 The report is divided into three sec- tions, the first of which relates to a de- fence commission, the second to the army
  points out the necessity of greater per manency in the defense commission in order to insure conservative policy, and 1t suggests the adoption to the existing defence committee of a permanent sec retary holding office for five years, two naval officers seclected by the admiral- ty, two military officers chosen by the of InIt .fI, colonial representatives holding office for two years.
 With regard to the war office. the com mission suggests that the secretary of state for war be placed in the same posi- tion as the first lord of the admiralty directly responsible to the crown and to parliament.
 Aims at Decentralization.
 The constitution of the army council aims at decentralization, the individual members of the council being entrusted with different branches such as arma- ment, supply, finances, etc. in this con- nection the report remarks significantly
 New measures demand new men; we therefore attach special importance to the appointment of military men not hither- to closely connected with existing meth ous, ana Wno, therefore are not ike ly to be embarrassed by the traditions of a system which is to be radically changed
 The commission considers the abolition of the post of commander in chief to be imperative, and it urges the divorce of the administrative from the executive de- partment
 The inspector general is to be appointed , for five years. His sole function, aided by a staff, is to report upon actual facts without expressing opinions on policies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
Fireman Keith.

When Ed Keith arrived he found the pistol, with all the cartridges exploded, lying on the floor near the window, and also the two diamond rings. The toddy was still on the table. Mrs. McArthur told him that the negro was still in the house, and he started around to the rear to try to capture him, at the same time telling anothe. neighbor to stand at the front door. Then Mrs McArthur told Linn that the negro escaped through the side window.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
NEGRO DOES SOME
 PECULIAR THINGS Mrs. R. c. McArthur Claims
 He Shot at Her TRIED TO MAKE HER DRINK Also Attempted to Jerk Ear Rings From Her Ears, After Taking Valuable JeweIry, Which
 He Dropped.
TRIED TO MAKE HER DRINK

Quite a commotion was caused in Rich mond Place about o'clock Saturday af- ternoon by five pistol shots in the resi- denee of R. C. McArthur, at 917 South Charles street. The shots are said by Mrs. McArthur to have been fired at her by negro burglar who had tried to force her to drink a strong whisky toddy which was on the table, and also had attempted to jerk her diamond ear rings out of her ears after he had taken four rings she had In the room.
 The shots attracted several people, and among them was Fireman Ed Keith, who was the first to arrive at the house. Po- liceman Nix arrived a few minutes after wards. Mrs. McArthur told them that she had passed from the kitchen through the dining room into another room, and that she was met there by negro with a leveled pistol. He commanded her to give him everything she had and she replied that she had nothing valuable in the house
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01
Four Rings.

She had four rings, two of which were large and valuable diamonds pinned to the portierres between that room and the next, and he took them. Then he att tempted to pull the ear rings from her ears, and finally shot at her five times. The bullet holes are to be seen in different parts of the room. She called to two peo- pie passing in a buggy to come to her help, but they drove by. She says the ne- gro then tried to make her drink the toddy but she refused. Hearing people coming the negro jumped through the window.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-01

With these words he cashed in.
The daily sentinel., 1904-11-15
The Thrifty EdIte...

Not long age an Eastern Senator
received a request from country edi.
tor in a mountainous section for a big
package of seeds. He desired a good.
ly number of packages. which were
forthwith sent to him, as It was sup.
posed, for free distribution among the
farmers of his vicinity. The Senator
had been in the habit of sending out
big packages of the seeds furnished
by the Agricultural Department. to
prominent men in different localities,
who disposed OF them where they
would do good.
Thus the Senator acquired knowl.
edge Of new use for the generous
gratuity of the government. 1t wasn't
long thereafter that letter came from
a rival editor In the same town, com.
planning that the first-named knight
of the quill was using the seeds to
boom the circulation of his paper. by
Offering packages of seeds to those
who subscribed with him.-Washing.
ton Post.