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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
MRS. WOOD DIES.
Was Formerly One of AIabama's Noted
 Beauties.

Tuscaloosa, February 2s.-(Special)- Mrs. Bernard A. Wood died this morning at o'clock, after an illness of three weeks at the home of her parents, Cap tain and Mrs. A. B. McEachin.
 Mrs. Wood was formerly Miss Maebelle McEachin and was noted beauty of Alabama She was married about six years ago to Bernard A. Wood, who sur wives her together with little son. She is also survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. John s. Bailey of Chicago, who arrived this afternoon. Mrs. Lee M. Otis of Greensboro, Mrs. Sydney F. Leach, J. s. McEachin of Texas and A. B. McEachn. Jr. The funeral services will take place tomorrow at the Presby- terian church of which deceased has been a member for several years. The inter ment will take place in Evergreen cem- etery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
State Appeals In Habeas Corpus.

Selma, February 2s.-(special.)- )-Today before Judge Mabry of the city court was heard habeas corpus proceedings in the case of w. S. Briggs. indicted with the three women for the murder of Engineer Jack Scully on the night of the 2Sth of December. The case was submitted or the testimony heard by Judge Mabry ir the case of Pearl Scott, who was given twelve years by the Jury trying the case
 Judge Mabry decided that Briggs was en- titled to bail and fixed the sum at $l200
 but the state appealed from the decision of the judge, which will keep the young man In jail until his trial which will be heard in the city court on Monday next.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
The A. B. C.'S of Korea.

Yalu river and about $50 from Port Ar thur to Nagasaki, Japan.
 Has oKrea no army?
 There is badly equipped force of 1000 men, who are dreaded by the people as desperadoes
 What is the international status of Korea?
 Up to 1894 Korea had acknowledged the suzerainty of China. In that year China sent troops into the country to suppress an insurrection. Japan resented this and war followed in which the mikado was overwhelmingly victorious China was forced to declare oKrea independent but Japanese influence became at once pre- dominant. It was the menace to this su- premacy by the action. of Russia that brought on the present war.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
Republican Call Issued.

New Decatur, February 23.-(Special.)- Chairman R. H. Allison and Secretary F. w. Hall of the Morgan county re- publican executive committee have issued call for the committee to meet at the Tavern hotel in New Decatur on Satur- day, February 27 The purpose of the meeting is to call a county convention and this convention will name delegates to the state committee meeting which is to be held in Birmingham on March 1o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
Fire Raging In Rochester.

Rochester, N Y, February 2s.-Fire broke out in the M. S. Phelps Piano Case Manufacturing company in the heart of the business portion of Brockport, N. r. this morning, and consumed the build ing. Loss s75,ooo The fire spread to other structures and at 2:30 a. m. the fremen of Rochester were appealed to for as- sistance. The loss at 8 o'clock was esti- mated at $150ooo, and the fire was then beyond control, and spreading.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
Internal Revenue Statement.

Washington, February 23.-The monthly statement of the collections of internal revenue shows that for the month of Jan- uary, 1904 tho total receipts were s16- ss5 4s4 decrease as compared with Jan uary. 1908, of s1,o5s.745. For the seven months of the fiscal year. the receipts aggregated .sS1, an increase of $1.- 4s5 S2O as compared with the correspond ing period last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
Crew Was Exhausted.

New York, February 23.-The little CO., coanut schooner Mauna Loa arrived to- day from Baroca, after having been hove to within 100 miles of Sandy Hook for eleven days with headgear a mass of wreckage. Food had run short and the crew had been living on cocoanuts for several days. The captain and crew were exhausted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
BOULDER WRECKS
 SOUTHERN TRAIN Engine and Cars Plunge Into
 the River NO PERSON IS KILLED Day Coach Is Saved From Horrible Fate By Dashins Against Huge
 stumps, Which Retarded It's Course.
NO PERSON IS KILLED

Knoxville, Tenn, February 23.-A wreck occurred on the Southern railway on the Knoxville-Ashevie line, five miles east of this place and one mile east of Bridge port, this morning at 2:35 o'clock. Four trainmen and several passengers were injured but none of the latter are serious i 1y hurt. 1 Following are the trainmen injured:
 Engineer George W. Clarke. left foot and leg mangled, later amputated, may recover
 William Mustin negro fireman, badly cut and bruised, perhaps fatally.
 Charles Ford. negro porter. back hurt. Passengers injured:
 Edward Ward Knoxville. right hand cut.
 Daniel Owen, Knoxville. right arm cut. T. J. Cootner, Knoxville, right shoulder crushed
 Richard Alley Knoxville, cut and bruised.
 Mrs. John F. Bryant, Jonesvile. N. C., | hip injured.
 John E. Harrington, Marietta. Ga, bad ! " SAidhCh hp
 L. J. owensby, Graphite. N. C.. hands and leg cut.
 J. M. Proctor, Rockwell, N. C.. injured internally.
 R. V. Deaver, Marshall, N. C., side hurt.
 J. S. stroup. Marshall, N. C., shak- en up.
 o. E. stover, Asheville N. C., cut about face.
 Doc" Stephenson, Asheville. right leg injured.
 Landed at Waters Edge.
 The locomotive landed at the waters edge of Pigeon river, and the express car, baggage and mail car combined. and the tender were almost wholly submerged The day coach would have gone into the river had not 1t been stopped by a huge stump near the waters edge. The Pull man sleeper, "Sagould," which was on the rear of the train was slightly derailed and the foremost end was torn from the trucks.
 The wreck was caused by huge boulder rolling from English mountain down upon the track, which was at the edge of Pigeon river. The train was run ming forty minutes late and was going at the speed of about thirty miles per hour at the time It was just rounding the curve almost overhanging the river when 1t collided with the boulder. This threw the entire train from the track with the exception of the Pullman sleeper.
 The engine leaped fully thirty-lve feet and the boulder was thrown into the river by the force of the collision. The en- gineer, fireman, mail clerk and baggage master Jumped. The track was cleared early this afternoon and trains are now passing through
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, February 2S.-tSpecial.)- Postmasters appointed: Kingville, Lamar county, James A. Branyon; sellersville, Geneva county, Rosa M. Cross.
 Rural carriers appointed for Alabama routes: Hopehull, regular, Angus B. shak- clifford; substitute, Frank Mclean; Troy, regular, Hansford B. Cowart; substitute, F. Jay Cowart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
FOR PosToFFIcE WORK.
Underwood Introduces Bill Appropriat-
 Ing $25,0oo for Addition.

Washington. February 23.-(Special)- Representative Underwood of Alabama to- day introduced bill appropriating s25,- GOO for an addition to the Birmingham public building in accordance with the report of the inspector which has here tofore been printed in the Age-Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
Petition In Bankruptcy Filed.

Huntsville. February 2S.--(Special.) J. Adolph Abegglen, a merchant tailor of Huntsville. has filed a voluntary petition in the bankruptcy court here, estimating his liabilities at $500 1he assets of the bankrupt amount to practically nothing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
Day Is Observed Quietly.

New Decatur February 2s-(Special) Washingtons birthday was observed in Decatur yesterday by the closing of the postoffices the banks, the Louisville and Nashville railroad shops and other manu- featuring plants of the city. There was no special services and no demonstration of any kind The day passed off quietly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24

Marriage Llcenses.-The following marriage licenses were issued yester- day: John Brown of Cardiff and Miss Jannet Russell, giuseppe Tambrello of Bessemer and Miss Giuseppe Grape, R. J. Powell, Jr., and Miss Hattie May Williams of Thomas, J. D Graham of Thomas and Miss Lee Anna Arquitt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
Arranging for institute.

Huntsville, February 2S.-(Special. J. Prof s. R. Butler, county superintendent of education, is arranging a programme for a teachers institute. State Superin- tendent l. w. Hill will visit the institute and deliver an address.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
-voAkuMs MOTHER DIES.
Passes Away at Ennis, Tex, From
 Heart Trouble

Dallas, Tex, February 23-A special from Ennis. Tex, to the News. says:
 Mrs E. N. Yoakum died here last night from heart trouble. She came here some months ago from Los Angeles, Cal, for the benefit of her health. She leaves three sons, Finis E. B. r. and R. D. Yoakum B. F. Yoakum is president of the Frisco system.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
Patents Issued.

Washington. February 23-(Special.)- J. Patents issued: Massey c. Cooper, Selma, painting brush; Mash "A. billiard. Selma, composition matter; Lawrence Dunne, Montgomery, windmill Charles A. Moi fett and F. B. Keiser, Birmingham, ore or grain chute; James Wilkinson, Birm- ingham. turbine wheel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
CLAIM IT WILL
 END BEFORE FALL.

St. Petersburg, February 23.-"The war will end in August or September in the complete defeat of the Japanese" said high authority in intimate touch with the Russian war plans whose opinions can be taken faithfully to reflect the belief in the highest official quarters to an As sociated Press representative.
 He added: How the Japanese can hope to succeed when our army in the east is strengthened to a point equal or su- perior in numbers to that of our adver- saries we honestly are unable to com prehend. It will not be difficult to place two, four or even six hundred thousand additional men in the field if necessary.
 When Forces Concentrate.
 When our forces are concentrated and ready they will finish by driving the Japanese Into the sea. Frankly, it seems to us that the Japanese have either ut terly failed to appreciate Russia's re- sources or have counted upon the aid of Great Britain or the United States. neither of which ever contemplated becoming in. volved. So far as Great Britain Is con cerned we do not believe any hallucina- tions existed there. We think the British statesmen who did so much to push Japan Into war realized that with Japan's de- feat they would accomplish two things for Great Britain-first to give Russia a check, Tor or course the war must im- pede our progress temporarily; second, to cripple Japan's maritime power, which was beginning to be greatly felt in the Pacific"
 VIII Act on Defensive.
 It can be said with the utmost posi- tiveness that Russia will bide her time. She will act on the defensive until she feels confident that her weight of num- bpre will leaya m do1l1,t n tt,a rae,,1< Endorsements are going forward at the rate of 5000 a day. Probably some time will lapse before Russia feels fully pre- pared to assume the offensive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
Measles Raging.

New Decatur, February 23.-(Special)- Ther Is an epidemic of measles raging at Austinville. suburb of New Decatur two miles southwest. The disease Is of severe form, but thus far there have been no deaths reported
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24

St. Paups Church.-Services at St. PauIs church tonight will include a sermon. Friday night the devotions will consist of the stations of the cross. All of the evening Lenten services at St. Paul's begin at 73O o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
Smallpox Decreasino.

New Decatur. February 2s-(Special)- Smallpox in the Decaturs is now almost thing of the past. there being but two cases and these are qharantined The pest house has been closed. as there was no longer any use for 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24

Building Permit.-Building Inspector Julian Kendrick issued permit yes- terday to Linn & Corigan to erect two one-story frame dwellings on Thir- teenth street, North, between Tenth and Eleventh avenues, at cost of $loo each.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24

St. Andrews Brotherhood.-A local assembly of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew will be organized at a meet ing of the members of the Brotherhood in Birmingham and the suburbs at a meeting to be held tonight at o'clock in the chapter house of the Church of the Advent on Sixth avenue between Twentieth and Twenty-irst streets. Representative will be present from Birmingham, Woodlawn, Avondale, Bessemer and Ensley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
CITY ITEMS

The Mayor.-Mayor Drennen is ex- pected to return to the city this morn- ing from Blount Springs, where he has been for the past two days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
Charge Is Often Made.

The convention refutes the charges so often hurled at me that was talking on my own score, and that do not express the sentiments fthe employing class. We have laid substantial foundation in this convention to begin a work in the United States that will be far reaching, and will be of general benft and that will bring peace instead of strife.
 T have been threatened If continued preaching against the vicious tendencies of organized labor. This convention will convince the people that even if I should be removed from the head of this move ment by any reason that there are a hundred or more men who would be ready to step into my place. Many of them would be more vigorous than I have been"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24

Bronchial Troubles are often perma- nently cured by Piso's Cure for Consump- tion. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
REPUBLICANS ID
 PUT OUT TICKET Several Prominent Men Men, toned Probable Candidates WARM CANVASS PROMISED Fourth District Republicans Held Con vention at caIera Yesterday and
 Elected Two Delegates to
 Chicago Convention.
WARM CANVASS PROMISED

The republicans of the Fourth congress sional district met in convention at Calera yesterday and after selecting delegates to the national convention at Chicago en- | dorsed President Roosevelt as well as his referees in the state of Alabama. Long before the convention met it was observed that the executive committee was controlled by the Black and Tans, and when the conventions was organized that faction had things to suit themselves. | b. w. Lewis of Anniston was made tenn porary chairman and J. D. Dennis and | c. N. Thompson were made temporary secretaries. These officers were later
 elected permanently
 Delegates to Chicago. The delegates selected to go to the nat ional convention were ". F. Aldrich of
 Shelby county and W. A. Cook of Talla- dega county. The new executive commit tee was empowered to select a candidate for congress to oppose Sydney J. Bowie. the present representative.
 George H. Craig of Selma was chosen presidential elector for the district and ! the new district committee was elected as follows: J. W. Baber and s. T. " Black, Cleburne; J. F. Tandt and D. Houston Smith, Calhoun; J. w. King and J. H. Wilson, Talladega; J. I. Abercrombie and T. E. Mason Shelby; T. o. Dudley and D. N. Higgins, Chiffon; c. W. Smith and R. II. Reaggfns, Dallas; from the district at large, w. F. Aldrichs Shelby; J. c. Hollingsworth, Talladega; ". E. Home, Chiffon; J. W. Rankin, Cleburne; W. T. Tebbetts, Calhoun.
 l After the convention adjourned the new
 district committee met and elected L. T.
 Smith chairman. and ". W. Battle sec retary.
 Republicans to Have Ticket. W. F. Aldrich, who attended the meet ing, was in Birmingham last night, and said the convention was very representa- tive. When asked If the republicans in- tended putting out a state ticket in the \ coming election he answered in the af- hrmative. He said the republicans would nominate candidates and would wage a vigorous campaign. Among those he men toned as probable candidates were Oscar O. Hundley and J. A. W. Smith for chief
 justice of the supreme court. For asso- ciate justices he mentioned the names of
 James Jackson, S. G. Bromberg. J. K.
 Curtis, George F. Moore, Lewis E. Par sons and George W. Craig For president
 of the railroad commission he said the names of Col. F. B. Merrill of Mobile, E. 1 M. Lewis of Annston and Frank Lathrop
 of Birmin gham had been mentioned, as
 well as that of Maj. A. G. Negley of l Florence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24

Minstrel and Concert.-The singing section of the Concordia society will give a grand combination entertain ment at Concordia hall, Avenue E and Eleventh street tonight. There will be a minstrel and concert, and after the fun and music dancing will be in order. The talent taking part in the show ranks high in local circles and the programme will be exceptionally attractive. There are to be many good old-time minstrel numbers and the sentimental songs have been well selected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
None Too Strong.

This is the greatest thing that ever happened said D. M. Parry, when asked what he thought about the convention.
 Those resolutions are none too strong I don't know, however that am surprised at the stand taken by the delegates They represent people who have been grossly imposed on and all are crying out for re- lief.
 Tt is only possible to make progress by fearlessly coming out and saying what we believe and what we think should be done. l will admit, however, that my ut- terances in the past might sound com- monplace compared with some of the vigorous expressions heard in this conven- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
PERSONAL.

Prof. C. A Brown, principal of Hen ley school who has been quite Ill for the past few days Is better.
 Owing to change in management in the Montgomery store of Jacobs phar- macy Arnold Masberg is again with the Birmingham store of Jacobs pharmacy.
 TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Take Laxative Promo ouinine Tableta All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to curs. E. W. Groves signature is on ssch box. bc
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
LAPS PLAYING
 SMOOTH GAME

(continued from First Page) desire to put off a preliminary debate which was likely to cause general agta- ton regarding Frances attitude towards Russia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
Condemns Such Methods.

Resolved, That the Industrial Citi- zens' association In convention assembled unreservedly condemn such methods and declares that 1t is species of discrimina- ton that Is unalterably in conflict with the liberties and privileges that all citi- zens are entitled to enjoy under the con- stitution and under the law of our coun- try. 1aay 1t be further
 Resolved, That members of this con- vention use their influences at all times and In all places against such methods" !"
 A telegram of congratulation was sent to Governor Peabody of Colorado com mending his course during the miners strike. The convention then adjourned.
 The nominating committee will select names for the election of officers at the next meeting of the association in Mo- vember.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-24
.PARRY'S FRIENDS
 ARE STILL BITTER  More Resolutions Adopted at Indianapolis Meeting NONE TOO STRONG, HE HAYS States That He Has Been Threatened If He Did Not Keep Still, But
 That There Are Others
 Like Him.
NONE TOO STRONG, HE HAYS

Indianapolis. February 23.-The Indus- trial association of America today adopt ed the report of it's committee on con- stitution after several changes had been made. The most important were pro- visions making the executive committee elective and, one providing for a contribute Ing class of membership to be composed of individuals and corporations. A reso- lution was adopted recommending that the next convention be held in New York city. The place will be fixed by the execu- tive committee. The convention will be held in November. The following rosolu- ton was adopted:
 Whereas, a large number of cities of the country discriminating against cer- tain citizens in the matter of placing public contracts by requiring the use of the union label, on all public printing and union labor as a class in all cases, may 1t therefore be
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-07-23
Brutally Tortured.

A case came to light that for per-
sistent and unmerciful fortune has
perhaps never been equaIed. Joe
Golobick of Coluss, Calf, writes.
"For Is years 1 endured insuffera.
BILE pain from Rheumatism and
nothing relieved me though I tried
everything known. l came across
Electric Bitters and it's the great
est medicine on earth for that trou.
bic. A few bottles of it complete.
ly relieved and cured me-" Just
as good for Liver and Kidney trou.
bles and general debility. Only
Soc. Satisfaction guaranteed by
T. j. Liable druggist.
The weekly messenger. [volume] (St. Martinsville [i.e. St. Martinville] La.) 1886-1948, 1904-07-23

thing; II stire the bad passions OF all
good men, and 1t usually adds to the
crime by inducing the breakdown of the
law In q lynching. The problem for
New Jersey and Pennsylvania is to pass
such law as will be, II not an adequate
punishment-that is impossible least
deterrent to the crime and q check to
lynching; and the Legislatures Of the
two States should at their next sessions
enact law INJECTING the death penalty
for criminal assault. It will be an In
delibls disgrace to the commonwealth
IL they are slow to act when wild men
more dangerous than 80 many tigers are
permitted to practice their barbarous
crimes.
Circumstances alter cases. A
few decades ago the press of the
Northern States was accustomed
to denounce the lswless savagery
of the Southern people, who in
communities where the white were
largely outnumbered by negroes
were driven to employ every pos
sible means, and particularly those
which were at once prompt, stern.
immediate and terrible, to protect
the sanctity of their homes from
the most frightful atrocities. The
dreadful conditions which created
such state of affairs and no long
or confined to the States south of
the Ohio and Potomac Rivers.
They have moved northward across
those rivers, and the people who
believed they would be forever
immune to such conditions are
now suffering from and because of
then. There it is that human
opinions of acts depend very much
from the point of view. Truly,
circumstances make great changes
in opinions.