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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
SHUGART HEARING
 COMMENCES TODAY
JUDGE DAN A. GREENE WILL PRE-. SIDE AT HABEAs CORPUS PRO- cEEDlNes FOR HAIL-WlLL BE- GIN AT 10 A. M.

The habeas corpus proceedings by which Roland T. shugart, the young attorney, seeks bail will commence this morning before Judge Dan A. Greene, associate judge of the criminal court shugart is charged with killing A. J. Banholzer. Robert N. Bell, a law partner of the de- fendant, will not assist in the defense at the hearing. He left Birmingham Satur- day night for Dallas, Tex, to attend the trial of William A. Hunt, and will be ab- sent about a week.
 Recently Shugart was denied bail and bound over to the grand jury on the charge of murder in the first degree by Judge H. B. Abernathy of the inferior court at preliminary hearing
 Shugart has been in the county jail since the night of January 9o when Ban holzer was shot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
ALABAMA NEWS.

Fruit growers in the northern part of Alabama anticipate a very heavy crop this year.
 The Prattville Progress now wears a new headdress which adds much to it's appearance.
 Mobile ice men are reported to be wag ing a lively war over prices and ice is now selling for 15 cents per hundred.
 Frank A. Walpole has sold the Demop- oils Express to W. M. Tucker. who has already taken charge of the paper.
 The Pine Belt News at Brewton has entered on it's eleventh year, and Editor Sowell Is making constant improvements.
 The Alabama Boys Reform school made weighed b6s pounds The bale netted ss67o.
 The Gadsden firemen have been reor- ganized with A. W. Woodliff as chief and the new department starts off under very favorable auspices.
 The city of Anniston will soon issue bonds to the amount of s5O,OOO for the purpose of refunding present outstanding bonds and the interest accruing.
 The Anniston baseball fans will have meeting this afternoon to organize a stock company for putting out a strong semi professional team this year.
 Henry Harwell is now doing reporter ial work on the Gadsden Times-News. He has recently been connected with the Gin cinnati Enquirer. but resigned on ac- count of his health. He is a newspaper man of wide experience.
 The artesian well which has supplied Marion with water caved in recently and disclosed a fine coal seam about six hun dred feet under the surface. It is now thought that a valuable coal property has been discovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
USE GREAT CAUTION.
Japs Will Allow No Details of Injuries
 to Leak Out.

Che Foo, February 2S.-While the Ja- panese report that their fleet was un- scathed in their latest attacks on Port Arthur they are using every endeavor In attempting to prevent details of any in- jury to the Japanese fleet from leelzing out.
 , Survivors said to be from sunken junk transports who landed here are not allow ed to see any one. These will be sent home on parole. The original fleet in front of Port Arthur consisted of sixteen ships. Two battleships and a dispatch boat are missing. It Is learned from two sources that two of the missing war ships were taken to Sasebo in a disabled condition. It Is being circulated among the Chinese that Port Arthur has fallen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
COAL STEAMERS CAPTURED.
Russians Find Supposed Japanese Boats to be British.

Suez, Februay 2S.-The steamers laden with coal for Japan, captured by Russian torpedo boat destroyers are reported to be British steamer Ettrickdale (from Bar ry. February 2s for Sabang) the British steamer Frankly (From Barry, February for Hong Kong) and the Norwegian steamer Matilda (from Benarth, January 30, for Sasebo)
 A despatch from Suakim. Egypt, Feb ruary "A, says that the captain of the British steamer Luriston (from Newport for Bombay, reported that he was stop ped and examined by Russian torpedo boat destroyers a few miles south of Dadalus island in the Red Sea. who in- formed him that three British steamers laden with coal for Japan had been cap- tured by them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
WE DO TT RIGHT.
 EMPIRE LAUNDRY
Southern Railway Co.
Schedule In Effect h.ay 24, 1903.

Schedule In Effect hay 24, 1903. Trains leave ilgham as follows: 6:10 a. m.-No. 3s, For Atlanta. Washing ton. timore. Philadelr ,iia. New York and the East. Pr'i- man Drawing R~--- Sleeping Car. Birmingham to New York.
 6:20 a. m.-No. 19. for Montevalio. Ma piesville. Selma and way sta tions.
 12:25 p. m.-No. 35 for Columbus West Point, nWl1ona. Greenv pod and Gr6enville; also Sheffield and Florence and North Ala bama points
 BIO D. m.-No. 15. new train, for Cordova, Goldman. Corona and way sta- tions. Also Blossburg 3:45 D. m.-No. 22 for Anniston and way stations; also Talladega. 4:10 p. m.-No. 36 for Atlanta, Jackson vile and all Florida points: also Charlotte Richmond. Washington, New York and the East. Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham to Jackson vile; also Birmingham to Richmond. Va. 1o:2o D. m.-No. 37 for Columbus. West Point. W1nona. Greenwood and Greenville. Pullman Drawi-s Room Sleeping Car Birmingham to GreenviIle. i0:35 D. m.-No. 21 for Selma. Mobile and way stations. Pullman Draw Room Sleeping Car Birming- ham to Mobile
 II 80 p. .m.-No. 9s. new train. for Ttlanta Anniston and way stations. Pullman Drawing Room Sleeping Car Birmingham to Atlanta. Sleeping car can be occupied at Union station 9:s0 D. m.
 For detailed information and sleeping car reservations apply passenger office. Morris Hotel building. Telephone SIT. J. c. LUSK. Dist Pass. Agent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
PFLUG'S OFFICIAL ACCOUNT. Says the Enemy Keeps Constantly In
 Vicinity of Port Arthur.

St Petersburg, February 2.-An of- ficial dispatch received from Major 'Pfug. which is dated February 2S, says:
 "The night of February 27 passed quietly at 6 Port Arthur The enemy's squadron keeps in this vicinity. Reports are coming in of movements of Chinese troops west of Lien river, and according to rumors about 10000 Chinese troops, un- der General Maa, are on the round be- tween Tung Chow and Choa Jan. The military guard on the Sin Min Tu rail- road has been reinforced, from forty to fifty Chinese soldiers having been placed at each station.
 Mounted troops have entered Korea, and the attitude of the population IS friendly toward us."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
HlLLMAN HOSPITAL.
Board of Revenue Will Consider Ap-
 proprlation Tomorrow.

Tomorrow morning the board of revenue will again consider the matter of making an appropriation of $500 per month for the Hillman hospital. The decision of Attor- ney E. J. Smyer will be opened and read and on 1t the board will decide which way to act.
 The question at issue was whether the board could. legally appropriate some money reserved for other purposes to the hospital It is understood that the report favors the appropriation.
 It is probable that members of the cfti- zens' committee of twenty-five will ap- pear before the board tomorrow morning and again urge the appropriation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Fire Engine VIII Arrive Soon.

Cadsden. February &.-(Special.) )-The fire engine recently purchased by the city has been shipped and is expected to arrive in Gadsden this week The en- zine was purchased by the city at a cost of $4500 and was built and designed espec- ially for Gadsden, and an expert will be sent from the manufacturers to see that 1t is delivered to the city in perfect order. Gadsden Is the smallest city in the state to own an engine of this kind. but the water works are such that it was deemed necessary for the safety of the city to purchase a fire engine Jf this kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
EDWIN F. ABEL DIES.
President of Company Publishing the
 Baltimore Sun.

Baltimore. February 2s.-Edwin Frank lin Abell, president of the A. s. Bell com pany. publishers of the Sun newspaper of this city, died at his residence today aged GA. MT. Abell was born in Baiti- more and was the oldest of twelve child ren of the late Arunah Abeli.
 MT. Abell has been noted throughout a lifetime for his charitable deeds. always performed in an transformations way. Walter W. .Abell, son of the deceased, who has been in charge of the Sun for the past year, will continue to conduct 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

Washington, February 2S.-The Pres1- dent yesterday sent the following letter to Postmaster General Payne:
 White House,
 "Washington. D. C., February 27. My Dear MT. Postmaster General:
 While all the work of the postoffice department and the department of jus tice in connection with the postal frauds is not yet over, there is already to the credit of the departments, and therefore primarily to your credit, such an amount of substantial achievement that I take this opportunity to congratulate you per- sonally upon 1t. It Is impossible to ex- pect that corruption will not occasionally occur in any government The vital point is the energy, the fearlessness and the efficiency with which such corruption Is cut out and the corruptionist punished.
 "The success of the prosecution in this case. as compared with previous experi- ences in prosecuting government officials who have been guilty of malfeasance or misfeasance, is as noteworthy as 1t is gratifying, and must be a source of en- couragement to all men who believe in decency and honesty in public life. What has been accomplished by you, by those who have worked under you in your de- partment, and by the department of jus tice, rebounds to your credit, and that of our whole people, and is a signal tri- umph for the cause of popular govern ment.
 'Tf corruption goes unpunished In the popular government. then government by the people will ultimately fail; and they are the best friends of the people who make 1t evident that whoever in public office or in connection with public office sins against the Fundamental laws of civic and social well being, will be pun ished with unsparing rigor. Sincerely yours. THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
 Hon. H. c. Payne Postmaster Gen eral."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Altoona Bridge About Completed.

Gadsden, February 29.-(Speciak)-Th Louisville and Nashville bridge of the Altoona extension is nearing completion and in about two weeks will be turned over to the company E. w. Hausman. the contractor, has built two piers for steel bridge over Clear creek and will soon complete the piers for big steel bridge over Wills creek After these bridges are complete MT. Hausman will move his nufHt ta T..~~~f-~-- ---s- --s-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
ST. PAUL's CHURCH.
Services Were We'll Attended Yester-
 day-Rehearsing Easter Music.

All the services at St. Paul's church were well attended yesterday. At high mass the Rev. Father Kerrigan was the celebrant and the Rev. Father O'Reilly filled the pulpit, preaching an eloquent sermon on the gospel of the day, which told of the mount of transfiguration.
 At the vespers service at night the Rev. Father Eton was the preacher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Demand to see TeIearams.

Tien Tsin, February 2S.-Russians are Interfering with the imperial railroad telegrams on February z they demanded that they be allowed to read the tele- grams received at Tien Wang. where the authorities have now placed a sentry. Chinese officials say that they reported landing of Japanese troops at Possiel bay has not been confirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
British Commander Dies.

London. February 2s.-General Sir Ar thur Power Palmer, formerly commander ln-chief of the army in India, died today. He was born in 1840.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
PERSONAL.

Mir J., L. Haver. who has been confined in the Copeland & Berry infrmary for the past four weeks, is now at his home, 2014 Sixth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
ANNOUNCEM ENTS.
For Board of Revenue.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John T. Reed as a candidate for board of revenue. subject to action Of democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the Board of Revenue, subject to ths action of the democratic primary.
 D. A HELMICH
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hereby announce myself candidata for reelection to the Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic party. J. K. F. LAIRD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
For Assonlat. Judne.

hereby announce my candidacy for third associate judge of the circuit court of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 z T. RUDULPH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
RAILWAY SCHEDULES

Showing the arrival and departure of passenger trains at the union station- Birmingham:
 Louisville and NasbviIte Railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

I. W. McAdory Is a candidate for county superintendent of education. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce W. B. Burton a candidate for member of the Board of Revenue of Jeff ferson county, subject to the action of tho democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

s. E. Greene Is a candidate for judge of probate of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
ReoIster of the cIrc,I, court

John s. Gillespie is a candidate for re- election to the office of register of the circuit court of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

For Chancellor Northwestern Division. John c. Carmichael Is a candidate for TO- 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., 1904-02-29
For Superintendent of Education.

hereby announce myself a candidate for Superintendent of Education of Jef- ferson county. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. F. M. MNEIL.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
For Probate Judde.

The Age-Herald is authorized to an. nounce J. F. Stiles a candidate for re- election as Judge of Probate of Jefferson county subject to the action of the Democratic primary. 1i-6-n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
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w. P HARDING President H. WOODWARD, vce.PresIden d.. H. VcePresdent. w. w. CRAWFORD, Cashier A. R. Assistant Cashier DIRECTORS: T. HIman Tutwlef, w. Brown J. H. Woodward William Walker D. Nabers T. F. Notion hooers Jemison Erskn M Jackson J. H. sarr WcePresdent w. P O. Hardnu President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

hereby announce myself candidate for Board of Revenue, subject to the ac- ton of the democratic primary.
 HUGH M'GEEvER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

I've Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce that H. P. Hefin Is a candidate for reelection as solicitor for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the dem- ocratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

I hereby announce myself candidate for reelection to Board of Revenue. sub ject to the action of the democratic pri- mary. H. w. CROOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

For Tax Collector.
 I hereby announce myself a candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party. P. B. BOWERS. The Age Herald Is authorized to an- nounce George B. Tarrant of North Bir- mingham candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. Subject to the action of the democratic party
 William J. Mims of West End announces himself candidate for Tax Collector of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
For Solicitor.

For Solicitor.
 I hereby announce myself a candidate for Solicitor for Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic party
 WILLIAM K. TERRY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

John M Sims announces his candidacy for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

I hereby announce myself candidate for Board of Revenue of Jefferson county, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
Industrial Finance &
 Trust Company

We act as Trustee and Fiscal Agents for corporations ard assist in organ izing and financing new enterprises. Offices soe-so7-sossos First National Bank Building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
PRESIDENT PATS
 PAYNE ON BACK
cONGRATULATES HIM FOR THE SATISFACTORY RESULTS OF RE- CENT POSTAL TRlALS-SAYS FRAUDS WILL CREEP IN.

Washington, February 2S.-The Presi- dent yesterday sent the following letter to Postmaster General Payne:
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

For Solicitor Tenth Judicial Circuit.
 The Age-Herald is authorized to an- nounce Frank Cahalan a candidate for Solicitor of the Tenth Judicial Circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

The ARe-Herald is authorized to an- nounce John O. Pugh a candidate for reelection for solicitor of the Tenth judi cial circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29
ForTax Collector.

ANDREW L. McwILLIAMs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

The Age-Herald Is authorized to an- nounce John Mcqueen candidate for solicitor of the Tenth judicial circuit. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-29

The city of Anniston will soon issue bonds to the amount of s5O,000 for the purpose of refunding present outstanding bonds and the interest accruing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

mixed with tears found their way into her handkerchief. upon which the Convales- cent walked over and put his arm about her, course that met with the moist approval of both the matron and Ruth. He was agreeably startled. a moment later, to feel Ruth's warm hand resting lightly upon his shoulder.
 'I think, Harold" she said gently, that you ought to go home with her for say, a week"
 Harold's reply to this proposition was to wheel and take Ruth In his arms, press ing kiss full upon her lips. To this pro- ceeding she made not the slightest ob- jection but the action had the effect of instantly drying his aunt's tears. though it started shower from the eyes of the happy matron.
 And so your name is Harold Edwards unused Ruth, after awhile. She was twist ing his tie pin around and around at the time to see If 1t came off that way, a thing she had always longed 10 do. T think 1t is very nice name and ever so much more sensible than Farlynne You must remember though. [ always said name began with an E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27
WRESTLING AS A SOCIETY FAD.
They are Rebuilding Houses in Lon
 don to Make Room for 1t.

London,-W Wrestling is going to become
 giant society craze this season. The
 king has given 1t his imprimatur, the
 Bath club has made 1t feature in its I gymnasium and the young society lions
 of the west end have installed leading
 professional to instruct them in it's art and mysteries. King Edwards has given
 instructions to have stage for wrestling added to the gymnasium at Buckingha m l palace.
 It will be remembered that when John ! l.. Sullivan visited England the king, then the Prince of Wales "commanded' him ] ot appear at Marlborough house, and so impressed was he with the great man
 that he had a stage for boxing added to | the gymnasium at once. Edward in his | younger days was no mean exponent with his fists, but it is doubtful whether he will start at his present age to study the mysteries of wrestling.
 Other society establishments are fol- lowing the example of the king and wrestling accommodations is being impro- vised in all manner and shapes. Neglect ed billiard rooms are cleared out and l turned Into gymnasums, due regard be- l ing paid to the requirements of society wrestlers. Hotels and clubs in course of construction are provided with special accommodations for wrestling. In many pidceS the swimming DdtnS are covered
 over with a special contrivance so that they can be turned into a gymnasium | as the occasion demands The Duke of Marborough's new house is provided with gymhasium which will admit wrestling, boxing or any other form of manly ex- ercise.
 Even those society folks who have l looked forward to leap year giving them one more day for bridge are wobblng in f1 he Arttla and on "at home cards the word bridge" is giving way to wrestling daintily engraved in the lower corner So far the entertainment is limited to exhibitions by enthusiastic ameteurs, and the favorite style is Graeco- Roman but some have been oold enough to pre- dict future combats In which all male guests take part, urged on by the ladies who will be spectators, coaches and judges.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-27

invitation to come in. She was always very considerate that way
 There is a lady out here to see you,
 He felt the cold drops starting out on his forehead.
 -s "It may be my wife!" he exclaimed huskiIy. while Ruth started to leave the room in a panic.
 Sit still, dear" said the matron, smil- ing and pressing her. back in her chair.
 A moment later she ushered in a tall, angular lady of about forty who rushed over to the Convalescent and pecked him on the lips.
 You poor, dear child, I just saw your picture in the paper yesterday and came right along in those nasty steam carsi' exclaimed the stranger, as he decided that she was quie clearly not his mother and could scarcely be his wife. "So you can see how your aunt Harriet really thinks of you, and your aunts Phoebe and Martha too, though the land knows we couldn't all come and leave the cats to starve, but, says I, we can never forget that we promised our dying brother no harm should befall poor motherless Har- old from man or woman, especially wo- man. (here she sot a whitening glance at poor Ruth), "and moreover, Harold. your aunt Phoebe"
 IL dAl cdHle DdcA to nm W1tn u TuSn that the only way to get in a word with his aunt Harriet was to boldly interrupt
 Was I ever married, aunty? he asked apprehensively
 'Marriedl" she half shrieked. "Why mercy me, Harold Edwards, whatever are you thinking of. when you know how your aunts set themselves in the way of such nonsense, giving up our time from good works to play croquet and such young folks amusements with you. and never letting you go to Sunday school or prayer meeting alone, and, as I said to your aunt Phoebe,-"
 What was my business. aunt?" he in- terrupted anxiously.
 f''Businesslv she calculated. Why bless me, child. you have no business, your father having died one of the wealthest men in our parts. and as was saving to your aunt Martha on your. last birth day, which was a sorrowful day for us. and you goodness knows where on the face of the earth through being bound to see the wicked world as your head strong father had before you, and we worrying our hearts out day bv day, for, though you may not believe it, your aunts love you to distraction and, as I was saying to your aunt Martha
 At this point aunt Harriet broke down completely and the rest of her remarks,