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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
OFFICERS WAITING
 FOR COURTS ORDER
PRESIDENT HILL OF NORTHERN SECURITIES co. IS IN CONFER ENcE MOST uF THE DAY WITH OTHER OFFICIALS.

New York, March 16.-A number of Northern Securities officials including President Hill, Vice-President Clough and Directors George F. Baker and John s. Kennedy held a long conference at the office today. It was said that plans to dissolve the company and re- turn the railroad stocks to the original holders was discussed, but could not be inasmuch as MT. Hill declined to make any statement. He did say, how ever, that the general situation was un- changed. He refused to discuss any of the reported alternative plans.
 Lawyers representing the various inter- ests in the Northern Securities company were in conference with President Hill and other officials until late in the day. Later Mr. Hill said:
 We are waiting for the order of the court. Nothing can be done until we re- ceive 1t. I would like to say, however, that there will be no attempt to evade the judgement of the court
 "We haven't definite plan or plans under There has been altogether too much guess work by outsiders They have tried to make a mountain out of mole hill, and there isn't even a mole till"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
MEETING OF STOCKHOLDERS.
Plan Discussed for Completing Vera
 Cruz and Pacific Railroad.

Baltimore, March 16-At an adjourned meeting of the stockholders of the Vera Cruz and Pacific Railroad company, held here today, the following board of drec- tors was elected:
 Henry Walters, Michael Jenkins, Joseph Crawford, George r. Randolph, Alex Brown, R. B. Pegram, William l.. Mar tury, Allan McLane and Carroll T. Bond The election of this board places in con- trol of the management of the represen- tatives of the larger creditors of the Maryland Trust company like the Balti- more and Ohio and Pennsylvania rail- roads. II was announced at today's meet ing that the board of directors will meet soon to select a committee of three or more directors to advise with the re- ceiver of the Maryland trust company. as to the most effective method of expending the money available for completing the line and place in shape for economical op- eration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
COLOMBIA HAS NOW
 CLOSED LEGATION
DR. THOMAS HERRAN, ACTING CHARGE D'AFFAlRES, WILL DE- PART FOR HoME-FEELING IS STILL VERY BITTER.

Washington. March 16.-The Colombian legation in this city has been closed and Dr. Thomas Herman who for long time has been acting charge d'affaires, will leave the United States for his former home in Medelin in two or three weeks. Future communication between the Co., iombian government and the state depart ment will be conducted through Consul General Arture de Brigard at New York.
 The closing of the legation was the direct result of the events ending in the secession of Panama, and the negotiation of the present Panama treaty. Dr. Her ran goes home on an indefinite leave of absence. It Is thought considerable time will elapse before the Colombian govern ment will again nominate minister to Washington, as the feeling in official cir cIes at Bogota Is still very bitter Dr. Herran has addressed no communications to the state department since early in February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
MR, P|CKW|CK RUNS MISERABLE RACE Bad Day for FavoriteS at New
 Orleans. NOT ONE FINISHES FIRST Vestry and Balm of GiIead Are Both Heavily Backed By Bettors, as Well as MT. Pick
 wick.
 

New Orleans, March 16.-Favorites fared badly in todays racing, not on finishing in front. Vestry and Balm of Gilead were both heavily backed. In the last race there was quite a plunge on MT. Pickwick, who was backed from los to 13 to 5. The colt performed miserably and was never in the money after the first few strides The weather was clear and the track fast.
 First race, seven furlongs-IIardly 96 q. Hennessy), 10 to l. won; Hegira, 106 (J. Matthews), to 1. second Miss West, l01 (Sinclairt, to 1. third. Time, 1:29
 Second race, six furlongs-Sadducee 10i (McCafferty), g. to ?. won; Claremont, 105 (Robbins) to 1, second Vestry, 103 (Aubuehon), r to 20. third. Time, 1:14.
 Third race, selling, mile and one-six- teenth-Gov Boyd, 1O2 (McCafferty), to 1. won: Balm of Gilead, 100 (Abuchon), 6 to 5. second; Jack Doyle, 102 tCochran). 5 to 1, third. Time. l 50.
 Fourth race, handicap, six and a half furlongs-The Regent 106 (Abuchon), 3 to 1, won; Annie Max, 97 Nivingston), ' to l, second; Elsie l., 104 (Robbins) to 5, third. Time, 20 1-5.
 Fifth race, mile and one-sixteenth-Cir- GUS Girl. 102 (Robhins), 12 to 1, won; Blue Mint. 95 (AbuchonS, 20 to l, second: Jake Weber. 90 O.ivingston), , to g. third. Time, 1:48.
 Sixth race. selling. six furlongs-W Wreath of Ivy, 10S J. Tfhnnessy), to l, won Mariana, 109 (Abuchon), 13 to 5, second John Doyle, 112 1.ivingston). to 1. third Time. 1:14 2-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
sALooNKEEPERs RESPONSIBLE.
Must Pay Damages for Death of an In
 toxicated Customer.

Springfield, H., March l6.-The appellate court in decision handed down today holds that saloonkeepers are liable for the death of their patrons who meet death while under the influence of liquor sold them by the defendants.
 The case was that of Kate Algood who was awarded s3OOO damages against Will lam Botwinis saloonkeeper of this city, for the death of her husband George Algood, who had been drinking in the saloon of Botwinis and who. while on his way home in an intoxicated condition, fell from his buggy and received injuries which resulted fatally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
GETS BIG JUDGMENT.
Rev. pr. SchelI Had Sued Published
 of Zion Herald.

Boston, March 16.-A superior court jun today returned a verdict in favor of th Rev. Dr. E. A. Schell of Chicago, fo merly general secretary of the Epwort League, in his suit for libel against Dt Charles Parkhurst, editor, and the Bostd Wesleyan association publishers of zio Herald. The jury fixed the damages { $24, GOO.
 The suit arose over statements prints in Zion Herald in 1899 regarding the publ cation of Dr. Schell in collaboration wit E. o. Excell, a composer of Chicago, of sacred song book for the use of the E worth League. The alleged libel was COT tained in statements that Dr. Schell WI dishonest and had utilized his position the church for personal gain. The defem was a general denial of the allegation and the claim that the published stat ments were true and privileged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17

The third boxing contest given by the Birmingham boxing school for the bene- fit of the pupils of Prof. Carl Kendall will be pulled off at Eagles hall tonight at 8 o'clock The principal bout will be ten-round go between Jack Bolan of Cin- cinnati and Oscar Gier of Birmingham. The men will fight at 13S pounds and this is expected to be the most scientific box ing contest ever held in this city.
 It was enormously stated a few days ago that Prof. Kendall would sell cards of admission to his boxing school at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
BOL AN AND CHER WILL GO
 FOR TEN ROUNDS TONIGHT

the door tonight. This will not be done. Only the pupils of the school will be ad- mitted and no charge will be made at the door. It is understood the price for a weeks instruction in the school is s250 and that Prof. Kendars membership has about reached the limit.
 Bolan is one of the cleverest fighters in the business. He bested Coney Cum ningham in a four round go here two weeks ago, and the boxing enthusiasts are anxious to see him meet Gier, who Is a great local favorite.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
Preacher Nominated for Congress.

Waycross, Ga. March 16.-The Eleventh congressional district republican conven- tion today nominated the Rev. A. B. Fin ley, postmaster at douglass Ga, for representative in congress to oppose Con- gressman Brantley. Two delegates to the national convention were chosen. They are administration or Roosevelt men. A Presidential elector was also chosen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
AUCTION SALE
Thursday, March 24, 1904.

On above date we will sell for charges at our warehouse No. 1, 2015 Third ave- nue, the following goods:
 One lot household goods stored by Joe Frank September 25. 1899.
 One lot household goods stored by Mrs G. w. L. Smith and E. V. Gregory. Octo- Der 1, 1902
 HARRIS TRANSFER AND WARE
 HOUSE COMPANY. s-s-3t-thu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
Fire In Michigan Capitol.

Lansing. Mich. March 16.--The Michi- gan state capitol was threatened with destruction by fire this noon. A belated official hurying out to lunch discovered that the governors private office was In flames. The fire was extinguished before it had done any great damage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
AIfonso and William at Lunch.

vigo. Spain, March 16.-Emperor Will liam and King Alfonso lunched today on board the Spanish royal yacht Giraldau. Emperor William subsequently, sailed to Gibralter on board the North German Lloyd steamer Koening Albert
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
Chilean Minister Presents Credentials.

Santiago de Chile, March 16.-The new Mexican minister to Chile, Senor Miguel Covarrubas, presented his credentials to President Riesca today. There were cor dial exchanges of sentiment between the minister and the president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
At Hot Sprinus.

Hot Springs Ark. March 16-The vic tory of couple of fairly well-played
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17
Torpedo FIotiIIa Reaches Bombay.

Torpedo FIotIIa Reaches Bombay.
 Washington, March 16.-The navy q partment is informed that the crusi Buffalo and the torpedo boat 1oti1 commanded by Lieutenant Chandler, a rived at Bombay yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17

Two base hits--McGann. Three base hts-McGann 2, Miligan. Bases on balls of Milligan 1; off Minnehan 2: off Wiltse l. Struck out-By Wagner ?; by Milligan 1; by Minnehan 4; by Wiltse 1. Hit by pitched ball-By Dorn l. Double plays Witse to Dahlen to McGann. Sacrifice hits-Matthewson Stolen bases-Smith, Mccormick. Gilbert. Time of game, 1;45. Umpire-Wood. Attendance, 1877.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-03-17

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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-02-06
BARRIERS EXAMINATION
TO Be HELD FEB. 10

The BARRIERS state board will hold
an examination in TINS ely on Feb. 10
and IL and an examination and in
spection OF all the barber shops of the
city Will be made There promises
to Ds something doing II there Is not
& change IN the condition OF certain
places. All those not up to the stan
dacd Will be reported to the state
board OF health.
President AXel Douhan OF the
board has just returned from trip
ne made with the members OF the
BOARD Shops at La Crosse ana
Racine Were inspected IL" BARRIERS
ot LaCrUsse We're turned up side down
ON account OF the CuuuIuUu OF ,ue
shops. Zen were found TO he in bad
shape and met with the ulsUpproNW
OF the OUMu, Two Of THESE we've
c.used altogether ANA the matter was
reported 10 Inc state b ard OF heath
Tor aCuon. One man Was arrested ON
account OF the uusaul,aIy cuuuIluu
OF his snop and was fined SO, al
thongn The Tee was later reunited
Al Racine the shops were found to
be in good condition. President Dou-
nan .uloppeu IN upon the DuOurs
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-02-06
Solon~ Choose Officers

The Douglas County Bar association
elected the followil & officers for the
ensuing year Monday evening Presi-
dent, Scion L. Perrin; vice president
Henry l.. de Forest; secretary, Henry
c. Wilson; treasurer, John Brennan
Judge smith was endorsed az bis own
successor in the superior court bench.
Arrangements we're mace for the an
nual banquet on Washington's birth
day This will be the eleventh annual
banquet,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-02-06

The old beau was trying TO make
himself look youthful.
Gle is dyolng for love-" they com
mented Chicago Post.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-02-06

The kicker usually does not max.
much progress, Notwithstanding that
he puts his hest foot forward. -Bostos
Transcript.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-02-06
PERSONALS,

WashOufn.
cart for arts sake"-that's the
Bergman idea.
DR.. r. g. Olgilvie has returned from
a visit to the Black Hills mining dis
trict and speaks enthusiastically os
the condition of business there and
the future of the mines.
Let uss figure on supplies for those
prospective midwinter and spring in
terror house decorationas Wshbuln.
Postmaster Kirby Thomas has spent
the past week on the range looking
after mining interests.
The newest and best goods at the
lowest prices. Berrymau's.
a. O. Otte, prominent Milwaukee
an, is in superior on buiness.
Washburn does fine Picture franz
ing at lowest figures.
f. a. Stevens, of Detroit, the we'll
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Getty OF Destiny" is the finest
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Smoke the City of Destiny Cigar
the best and longest smoke for 10
GEMS.
Miss Lena Frauklip of MINNEAPOLIS.
IS visiting at the nome OF Mr., and Mrs.
A. ID JenkInson, Grand avenue.
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SUM M'eNs '''S ie'u' ie' W MS nohle
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Rev. DR.. Dorsett, pastor elect Of
the Curch of the Redeemer, met with
serious accident near Tomah this
week where ne was thrown nom a
SlelSh' lie VIII now DE uhapie 10 as
sumo charge Oh MS lie" duties prior
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The Consolidated Land COMPANY.
Super;or nv lis president OGDEN II
Hammond, and Secretary Grafton
Mason, has filed an amendment to its
articles OF incorporation, increasing
its capital from Sl,0O0, 900 to 81, 1000,
600
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A blaze in the meat market of Grims
rud x Abertson, West Fifth street
"Wednesday morning, summoned the
East End fire department.. a defect
i've tiue was the cause. The damage
will reach in the neighborhood of s75
Speaker Lenroot will address the
Nallholla club of Marinette on The
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1904-02-06
The Cause of Many
Sudden Deaths.

There is disease prevailing in this
Evening star., 1904-02-18
Agreement With Dicks Friends.
ACCOUNTING DESIRED.
Suit Brought to Settle Claim for Work
in InterceptinR Sewer.

James K. Murphy has brought suit in the
Supreme Court Of the District against
Samuel Bensinger and Samuel Bieber for
an accounting in respect Of the work done
in the construction Of the Tiber creek and
New Jersey avenue high-level intercepting
sewer. which was finished in September
1901. According to Murphy's claim, he had
the contract with the District for the con-
struction of the sewer and interested the
defendants in the work, the defendants on
their part undertaking to furnish neces-
sary moneys and assistance to Murphy,
and, in turn. to share In the profits and
losses Of the enterprise.
Murphy claims that owing to changes In
the plan of the work and unexpected ad-
verse conditions arising during its progress
states to amount In the aggregate at up
ward of $139,0O0. He says In his bill of
complaint that he has been unable to get
an account with the defendants or any pay
ment by them Of their share Of the losses,
and he has therefore brought his suit Mr..
Murphy said. in an interview today, that in
justice to Mr.. Bieber it should be stated
that he had met large part of his liability
in the premises, and that as to him the only
question is whether he is under any fur
ther liability
its merits until after the defendants shall
have answered and testimony has been
taken, which makes 1t probable that a
hearing Will not be reached before next fall
as the accounts to be considered are yolu-
minous, and the facts concerning the prose-
cEtton OF the work numerous Attorney
Henry Il. Davis appears for Mr.. Murphy.
Evening star., 1904-02-18
FINANCE AND TRADE
Market Declines, Then Re-
covers Losses.
BIG STEEL GOES UP
PRICES TREND DOWNWARD IN
THE FORENOON TRADING.
Pennsylvania, st. Paul, Missouri Pa
cific and Brooklyn Strong
In Afternoon.
BIG STEEL GOES UP

NEW YORK. February 18.-Opening prices
of stocks today yielded fractions extending
to half in many cases. Norfolk and West
ern lost 1s and Pennsylvania and Anal
gamated Copper Y. The market was more
active and broader than for several days.
partial recovery Of the opening losses
was followed by fresh selling and the mar
ket sagged to the first prices or below.
Amalgamated bore the brunt Of the selling
and yielded a point and similar losses oc-
CURED In Sugar, Metropolitan Securities,
Delaware and Hudson and Iowa Central.
Small recoveries were made later. United
States Steel preferred and Tennessee Coal
were rather firm
The market became lethargic, with no de-
cisive tendency. Later declines were St
Joseph and Grand Island, Az; Iowa Gen.
trail preferred. 3; Detroit United railway,
2k, and Wabash preferred. Erie second
preferred and General Chemical a point or
more. Bonds were heavy at noon.
Active stocks We're neglected. Minneap-
oils and st. Louis declined 4, and Atlantic
Coast Line Az.
Transactions were few and far between.
but those were made at rising prices, espe-
cially United States Steel preferred, which
touched 57N. Pennsylvania, st. Paul, Mis-
souri, Pacific and Brooklyn Transit recov-
cred nearly all Of their losses. and New
York Central gained a small fraction.
Evening star., 1904-02-18
ADDRESSES HIGH SCHOOL.
DR.. Edward Everett Hale Refers Il
Senator Hanna.

Rev. DIR. Edward Everett Hale the chap
lain of the United States Senate. delivered
short address to the pupils and faculty of
the Eastern High School this afternoon DR..
Hale is remembered at the Eastern by rea-
son of a reading from his story The Man
Without Country which he gave twelve
years ago, when the school was located in
the Peabody building. at the corner OF 9Th
and G streets northeast. The occasion is
especially remembered because at the time
the author presented the school with an au-
tographed copy of the volume from which
he read. The date. in his own handwriting
on the fiy-leaf. was March 2S, 1892.
DIR. Hale reached the school, shortly after
l O'Clock, and was shown over the building
by the principal. MIR. Swartzen About 10
O'Clock the pupils and teachers gathereu in
the assembly hall on the third floor and
listened to the distinguished man speak on
The general theme of good citizenship He
did not confine himself closely to any sub
1ect. but rather gave a talk" on many
topics In particular he mentioned the low
ing esteem in which the memory Of the
late Senator Hanna Is held saying that to
ifve so as to be loved by all who know
him is the greatest thing a man can do
lie asked the pupils to remember his ad-
dress for his having given them the motto,
Each for all and all for each" which he
said was the motto of Switzerland
1t Is the motto of the United States
also" he said Continuing he said that II
embodied the principle of what we under
stand by government and he urued his
hearers TO keep it always in mind and en-
deeyor to live up to it
His remarks throughout were pleasantly
1nterspersed with humorous sallies and
goOd-natured pleasantries So apnreciativa
was his audience that he was Compelled by
the applause following his address to rise
10 MS rect and say few more words
Evening star., 1904-02-18
MATTERS IN COMMITTEE.
A Number Of Hearings at the Capitol
Today.

Ernest F. Dubrul OF Cincinnati, repre-
senting number of organizations Of man.
ufacturers, merchants and employers. pre-
sented an argument against the eight-hour
bill before the House committee on labor
today. While not arguing against any of
the benefits of a shorter work day, Mr..
Dubrul presented many questions of difn-
Guilty to the committee which would at once
beset the manufacturer working under the
provisions of the bill.
The House committee on merchant marine
and fisheries today set February 26 and u
as dates for hearings on the Philippine
shipping bill. On February IS Secretary OF
War Taft, who is reported to be against
with representatives of the shipping Inter-
ests throughout the country. who favor the
proposition.
Those same people desire a hearing before
the House committee, and these dates were
set for their accommodation.
Chairman Grosyenor expressed to the
committee his opinion that it would be
much better for the committee TO delay all
action on the subject until the Senate had
taken action. However, no opposition de-
veloped to the hearings, and the date was
fexed
The House committee on post offices and
post roads today agreed to the report Of a
subcommittee raising the salaries of rural
free delivery carriers to a maximum Of $1D
per annum. instead of $6oO. as at present.
The report agreed to takes away from such
carries the EXPRESS and news agency priv1-
leges which they now have.
The House committee on military affairs
today heard Representative Esch Of Wis
cOnsin in favor of the selection OF Fort
Douglas, in that state, a permanent
military camp. Col. c. A. Edwards, United
States Army. and Representative Slayden
of Texas were heard in favor of the selec-
tion of Fort Sam Houston, Texas, for the
same purpose.
The Senate committee on commerce to-
day authorized a favorable report on a bill
making "crimping'' Of sailors misde-
meanOr.
Evening star., 1904-02-18

leaves and orchids. Senator and Mrs. Wet
more; spray of American Beauties. Senator
and Mrs. Foraker. palm leaves and white
roses, Secretary of the Interior and Mrs.
Hitchcock; wreath of white roses, lilies and
orchids, the Russian ambassador; cluster
of American Beauty roses and violets, Gen.
George II. Harries: American Beauties, SEN
ator and Mrs. Fairbanks; memorial flag
the Ohio Commandery of the Loyal Legion;
wreath of orchids and violets, Gov. Frank
I'm Murphy, New Jersey; wreath of violets
and lilies. Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Walsh;
wreath of white roses and violets, Secretary
OF the Treasury and Mrs. Shaw; spray Of
Easter lilies, Senator and Mrs Elkins; Ro-
man wreath of white violets, Senator and
Mrs. Alger; wreath Of white sweet peas and
vioiets Senator and Mrs T. C. Platt; stand
ing wreath of lilies and orchids inscribed
The Workingman's Friend" Columbia
typographical Union, No. 1O1; square of
everlasting flowers. National Magazine of
Boston; standing cross and crown National
association Of Letter Carriers; pillar of
white roses and white carnations, Gov. and
MIS- Myron T. Herrick; wreath of white
roses ana lilies on an easel, republican state
centrai committee of California; standing
wreath OF pink roses. central republican
committee Of Hawaii: book of yellow roses.
Local Union, No. 4, International Brother
hood or Bookbinders of Washington