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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
MAY MAKE SEASON
 LONGER NEXT YEAR
MOVEMENT ON FOOT TO PLAY f54 GAMES IN THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE-VAUGHAN DISCUSSES THE MATTER.

A movement is on foot to increase the number of championship games in the Southern league next season. It is de- sired by some to start the season earlier and play until October.
 "The thing could be easily accomplished with benefit to all," says Manager Vaughan. "I favor increasing the schedule to 154 games Of course the season would necessarily commence earlier than here tofore and terminate some time In De- tober. The western members of the cir cult, I understand, object to such an ar engagement This is due to the fact that during the latter part of August and September the fans in Memphis, New or leans, Shreveport and Little Rock are head over heels in the cotton business Their objection, believe, could be easily remedied by making all western teams play four games in the eastern cities the last time around the circuit.
 Manager Vaughan writes that he VIII take the matter up at the next league meeting, and believes that his plan will be adopted by the magnates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18

New York December 1.-The World says:
 Albert T. Patrick, under sentence of death, has prevented the execution of John Johnson, who was to have been electrocuted Monday morning. He was convicted for wife murder six weeks ago in West Chester county.
 "Johnson's lawyers told him there was no ground for appeal, my counsel Is not going to appeal my case said Pris- oner Johnson, and I see no use in build ing up hope
 Patrick who had just returned from this city, said he had been sentenced by Justice Rogers to die in the electric chair fin the week beginning January 22, asked Johnson to tell him of the case
 Johnson signed an affidavit in which he asserted that he was not granted a fair trial. Then Patrick wrote other docu- ments in which it was set forth that he had been duly retained as counsel for one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
Valuable Eurs Destroyed.

New York, December 1.-Two hundred thousand dollars worth of fine furs were destroyed by fire and water early today in the establishment of Max Piasel<ie & Co., wholesale furriers and manufacturers of automobile garments, 37 and g East Twenty first street. Other tenants in the building suffered heavy damage from water
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
Al BERT PATRICK STAYS SENTENCE OF ANOTHER
 MAN CONDEMNED TO DIE

John Johnson, under sentence of death, and awaiting execution in Sing Sing as prescribed by law
 Another paper was in the form of a notice to the clerk of appeals in Albany that one. Albert Patrick, attorney and counsellor at law. now residing in the state prison, Sing Sing, N. Y.; has been duly retained as counsel for Johnson, and that said sentence was to act also as a notice that an appeal would be argued from the judgment of the lower court
 Warden Johnson was sent for and Pat rick handed all the papers to him. You will be good enough to forward these of ficial documents to the clerk of the court of appeals in Albany said Patrick to the warden, they are In the case of the people of the state of New York vs. John Johnson. 1 am the attorney in the case.'
 'The papers were duly forwarded to Albany.
 Patrick says that he will insist that he be taken to the court of appeals when the day set for the argument In the case comes up. The application filed by Patrick in behalf of Johnson acted as d stay of all proceedings"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
Remians are Expected.

Mexico City December 1.-The remains of the late Mexican minister to Austro- Hungary, Senor Zanil, are expected to reach Vera Cruz tomorrow on board the line. They will be received by commits sion and conducted to Mexico City. where funeral services will be held
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
ALL OFFICERS MAY
 SHARE IN REWARD Money Offered for Capture of ASSaiIant in Jackson CAR SHORTAGE SERIOUS Mississippi Merchants and Shippers Need Many Freight Cars to Handle Their Business-ReaI Estate
 Deal.
CAR SHORTAGE SERIOUS

Jackson, December 17-(Special )-Gov- ernor Vardaman has offered a reward of $650 for the arrest and conviction of the negro who attempted to criminally as- sault Miss Mamie Depriest on West street fin this city Friday night about dark. and there is a provision in the offer of reward that is unusual in this state. The law Is held to be that officers whose duty 1t is to arrest and run down such crim- fnals get no reward that may be offered, but in this case the governor provides that the reward shall be paid to the party who makes the arrest and secures the conviction. no matter whether he be an officer of the law or not.
 Several months ago the board of control of the penitentiary passed an order to this same effect-that if an officer ar- rested and returned an escaped convict to the penitentiary he should get the statu- tory reward of $50. The trouble has been that squabbles occur In such matters. Off, fcers. such as eonstables, policemen, sheriffs and their deputies who make such arrests are sometimes held up on the collection of such rewards, ef- forts are made to belittle the part played by the officer in the arrest There will be none of that in this case.
 Governor vardaman held a conference this morning with Chief of Police Wil- Hams, and shortly after that issued his proclamation as to the reward,
 An interesting feature of this case is that 1t happened on the same street, and within just one block of where another young woman was outraged a few months ago. There was a great deal of excite ment over the former affair. and all that saved the neck of one or two of the ne- groes who were arrested on suspicion was the prompt action of the governor. Re- membering the part played by the gov ernor on that occasion, he was not notified of this second attempt and knew noth- ing about 1t until yesterday morning.
 Property Sold.
 Another valuable piece of property in the heart of what will in couple of years be the business center of Jackson, sold at public auction this morning for sl1 ,000 The lot is bare of buitsngs or other Improvements, and is considered by real estate men to be one of the very best sales that has been made In Jack son. The Spengler corner sold at auction for partition a few days ago for s56,o00, but that has a two-story brick hotel building and is on the most prominent corner in the city, fronting about 80 feet on both State and Capitol streets. That sale was regarded as phenomnal, es- pecially at auction, but the sale of today was even better than the hotel-locaton and all considered. The purchaser was Dr. w. E. Todd.
 Car Storage.
 Superintendent F. Ford of the Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad company writes the railroad commission in reply to mo- tifications of complaints of shortage in cars on his lines that 1t Is absolutely im- possible to supply the demand for cars. He states that his road has great num-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
Housewives!
 Have you tried itp Anbrosia Flour.
TO MERCHANTS.

Effective Wednesday, Nov. 18th, lO:25 a. n. Bessemer freight train will go to Dss- soner via South Bessemer line and return via North Bessemor line.
 Birmingham Railway, Light
 & Power Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
Slagpile Notes.

Harry Mathews has letter fom Vaughan, in which the manager stated that he would be In Birmingham immedi- ately after the holidays.
 Ned Hanlon, whom Herman has fin ally prevailed upon to accept the manage ment of the Cincinnati team, may irake several changes in the lineup. It is al most a certainty that Tommy Cocoran, who has been the captain for the club for several years. will be relieved of that re- sponsibility. Hanlon is a great admirer of Joe Kelley and the scrappy one was captain of the old Baltimore team when the Birds won three successive pennants. Hanlon was the manager. It is probable that the Reds will be governed like the old Baltimore team and by the same men.
 Tom Walker, the big pitcher of the Gin cnnati team, has been sold to Columbus of the American association. Walker is known in big league circles as the Speed less Wonder
 Pat Donovan, who managed the St. Louis Cardinals for time and later drfted to the Washington American league team, has succeeded Hanlon as manager of Brooklyn. Donovan in his day was considered one of the best fielders in the business.
 Cincinnati will have a college pitcher next year. Leo Hafford of the University Of Vermont being the man. He was signed last August by Manager Kelley. Hafford is considered by critics the equal of Young Reulbach of Chicago.
 Pittsburg gets Victor Willis. the elon- gated Boston pitcher.
 Catcher O'Neil and Pitcher Pfeffer have been traded to Boston for Catcher Pat Moran of the Beaneaters.
 Curious as 1t may seem, the New York Americans have the only two Hahns ever In major baseball Frank and Eddie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
Car Storage.

Superintendent F. Ford of the Alabama and Vicksburg Railroad company writes the railroad commission in reply to mo- tifcations of complaints of shortage in cars on his lines that 1t Is absolutely im- possible to supply the demand for cars. He states that his road has a great num- Der of cars out and cannot get hold of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18

Harry Mathews has letter fyom Vaughan, in which the manager stated that he would be In Birmingham immedi- ately after the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18

Curious as 1t may seem, the New York Americans have the only two Hahns ever In major baseball, Frank and Eddie.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18

Catcher O'Neil and Pitcher Pfeffer have been traded to Boston for Catcher Pat Moran of the Beaneaters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
Florida Woman Dead.

Keep the liver and kidneys in order. Hoods Sarsaparilla is the remedy to regulate these organs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
EMPEROR WILLIAM
SENDS GREETINGS
SUGGESTS THAT AMERICAN PRO.
FESSORS LECTURE IN GERMAN
UNIVERSITIES AND GERMANS
IN AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS.

Berlin, January 1.--Ambassador Tower
called at the palace today to present his
New Years congratulations to the EN-
peror and Empress of German. '1 DESIRE"
said Emperor William, ito send to the
President and the people of the United
States my best wishes for fortunate and
happy New Year. President Roosevelt is
leading the American people to an ad-
vanced position of power and influence in
the world. Germany looks upon the in
creasng greatness of the United States
without concern, because Germany has
nothing but friendly feeling towards the
people of the United States'
During the conversation which contin-
ued some time, the Emperor said: II wish
that an arrangement could be made un-
come to our universities and deliver
courses of lectures each year, and for
German professors to go to American uni
versities and deliver lectures there"
Mr.. Tower replied that he felt confident
that the suggestion would be welcomed in
America, and he assured the Emperor
that he would be happy to assist in carry
ing it out
Emperor William received the Am
bassadors in the marine saloon. small
apartment, and only they and Chancellor
Won Buelow were present. After the EN-
peror and Count Won Buelow withdrew
the Empress with the court marshal and
two ladies-in-waiting. entered and well
coined each Ambassador.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
HEROIC DEFENDER OF PORT ARTHUR WRITES TO
GALLANT NOGI TO KNOW TERMS OF SURRENDER
NEW TIMES BUILDING is
MAGNIFICENT STRUCTURE

New York, January 1.-The New York
Times tonight is being published from its
new building in Times Square, a structure
which has been referred to by experts
as one Of the notable architectural tri-
jumps of the world. In recognition of
this contribution to the architectural
beauty of New York. the city government
some time ago named the district along
from Forty-second Street. north for seven
blocks along Broad and Seventh Avenue,
Times Square, and the subway station
in the basement of the building bears
the same title.
The occupation of the new building by
the New York Times began at midnight
last night, and the occas,>n was cele-
brated by an elaborate 81 OF fire.
works from the observat a 8 the build
ing, more than 400 feet Z q Broadway.
The moving. includj : thirty limo
type machines, brou >2,s ,m Park Row
to Times Square. oy % lstance of three
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
FOREST CONGRESS
Is NOTABLE EVENT
MANY PROMINENT MEN WILL
TAKE PART IN THE DELlBERA-
TiONS OF THE BODY IN WASH
lNGTON.

washington, January 1.-Of more than
usual interest because of it's representa-
tive character will be the meeting in
Washington this week of the American
forest congress, to be held under the aus
pices of the American Forestry associa-
tion. Beginning tomorrow. when the only
function will be participated in, the Pres
idents reception at the White House, the
body will continue in session the remain
ing four days of the week. Morning
and afternoon sessions are to be held
three days, when subjects of wide in
dustrial Importance will be discussed.
The Congress will include members of
Congress, diplomats, National and State
officials, delegates from various kindred
associations and members of the Cana
dian Forestry Association. The subjects
to be considered by the Congress are. Re
lation of the public forest lands to irriga-
ton; relation of the public forest lands
to grazing; the lumber industry and the
forest the Importance of public for
est lands to mining; forestry in rela-
tion to railroad supplies; National forest
policy, and State forest policy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
CHATTANOOGA WILL
GO THROUGH PAGES
Speed Trial is Completed and the YES
sci Averaged 1876 Knots
for Four Hours.

Newport, r. l., January 1.-The pro-
tected cruiser Chattanooga completed her
two days speed trial today, averaging be-
tween 161 and 16.375 knots per hour over
the measured mile course in Narragan-
sett Bay yesterday, and 1906 knots in
four hours run off shore today.
The Chattanooga was built to make 16.5
knots per hour.
The measured mile test yesterday was
over the bay course off Jamestown
where torpedo boats are tested, and the
Chattanooga went over the course many
times, finishing late last night.
Shortly before noon today the cruiser
started out of the bay for four hours
speed trial from Brenton's Reef Light
ship during which she averaged above
her designed speed, making 1G As knots
per hour. Tomorrow the Chattanooga
Will start on her final trial. an endur-
ance run of "a hours, during which she
Will fire her guns, singly and in broad
sides, be run in a sea trough and put
through her PAGES generally.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
MANYo$ATHETIC SCENES
ENACTED AT PORT ARTHUR

Che Foo January Pathetic refer
ences to the last stand of the last ship
of the Russian Asiatic squadron appear
in the Port Arthur Novikrai in its issues
of December "a and 25. Even General
Stoessel, the Military Commander at Port
Arthur, who has made little mention of
the navy since August 30, issued an order
lauding the Sevastopol and Captain Es-
sen, who for five nights withstood numer-
Gus attacks of the japanese torpedo flo
tillas, till at last the death note was
sounded through the gaping wounds in the
sides of the, battleship. and Russia's Ash
attic fleet was no more.
Nothing" says the paper could ex-
ceed the unfiinching devotion of the men
who nightly calmly went forth to the
roadstead in the face of certain and ulti-
mate destruction"
For the first time since the siege be-
gan the Novikrai, whose sole aim SEEM
ingly, has been to inspire the garrison
of Port Arthur, betrays signs of the
pathetic nopelessness of even the most
heroic resistance. Discussing High Hill,
the Novikrai speaks of the Hill receiv-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
DIR. IRVINE LEAVES
HURRIEDLY FOR EAST
Large Crowd Goes to Church at Hunt.
ington in Expectation
of Seeing Him.

Huntington, Pa. January 1.-The Rev
DR.. l. N. w. Irvine. the deposed pastor
of st. Johns Episcopal Church, who ar
rived here from Philadelphia last night
left for .he East at noon today. 1t Is
generally believed that the brlefness of
his visit was due to his failure to in
fiuence the vestrymen who have repud-
lated their signatures on the presentment
to permit their names to remain on that
PAPER.
1t is understood that an effort was made
by DIR. Irvine TO communicate with John
Langdon. one of the men VINO repudiated
the presentment, but without success.
In expectation of DR.. Irvine's appear
ance at st. Johns Church. larger crowd
was attracted than the Church could
commodate. The rector, DIR. T. NJ. john
son, made no reference TO the present
controversy which had Its origin in the
Parish under DIR. Irvine's rectorship.
Mrs. Emma d. 5lltt whose name has
been conspicuously used in The case, and
who was denied communion by DR.. Ir-
yine attended the services today.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02

said with wan smile. Sheriff Barry
has been most kind and has made the
trip as pleasant as possible under the
circumstances. My daughter remained In
New York, and will leave at once for
Florida. where she will stay at least for
the present All this trouble has come
upon me with such suddenness that l am
almost crushed. OF course am not
guilty of any wrong doing"
How do the people of Cleveland look
upon me?" the Docton anxiously in
quired.
"For thirty-five years / have made
that city my home, and this is the first
time there has been the faintest taint on
nv name 1t is all too awful to compre-
hend. Even my home has been taken
from me, and If all reports are true
am a penniless pauper. | cannot suspect
nv wife, for | must first learn her story
from her own lips before / can judge
her. Heaven grant that 1t all may be
cleared up at once
There has been some question In the
minds Of the lawyers as to whether DR..
Chadwick has the occupancy of his Eu-
cld Avenue home since 1t has been taken
nossession Of for the benefit of Mrs
chadwick and 1t has been decided by
the lawyers that DIR. Chadwick cannot be
barred from its use. He spent today at
the home Of Attorney v. p. Kline, and he
may go to his own home tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
MEYERS SAW THE
SHOOTING OF YOUNG
IMPORTANT WITNESS IN NAN
PATTERSON CASE HAS JUST
BEEN LOCATED, AND SAYS HE
SAW THE SHOT FIRED.

Jacksonville, Fla, January 1.-Follow-
ing the somewhat sensational develop
ment of the publication that w. B. Mey-
ers, a prominent naval storesman of
Jacksonville, had stated to a Savannah.
Ca, lawyer that he had witnessed the
shooting of Caesar Young. and Meyer $
denial and assertion that he was never
in New York, followed by a published
affidavit from the lawyer in question, it
new develops that Algernons C. Meyer
was in New York at the time, and saw
his testimony to District Attorney
Jerome.
Soon after the shooting it was reported
that Algernon Meyer witnessed the af-
fair, and at the time an attempt was
made to confirm the story. 1t could not
be done in New York for the reason that
Meyer had left New York, and District
Attorney Jerome had said nothing con-
cerning the testimony. 1t could not be
confirmed in Jacksonville for the reason
that Meyers whereabouts were not known
to Meyers mother, who lives in jack
sonville, while Meyer has been living at
DeLand, Fla. The story was dropped
WITHOUT IuTtHtf HlNtSllSdllOn iiiC
story Of W. B. Meyers alleged connection
with the case developed few days ago.
1t was then that the Associated Press
correspondent ascertained the where
abouts of Algernon G. Meyer, and asked
him direct concerning the matter.
The following reply was received:
WAS in New York, witnessed the
shooting, testified before Jerome. My
testimony was about the same as Nan
Patterson's.
"A. G. MEYER"
Meyer 1t Is believed is the man whom
Martin Hazelton says was standing be-
side him when he saw Caesar Young
shoot himself The counsel for Nan Pat
terson have been unable to locate this
important witness for the defense. AL
gernon Meyer is not related to w. B.
Meyer whom rumor has connected with
the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
MAJORITY REPORT
WILL FAVOR ADAMS
MINORITY REPORT HOWEVER
CHARGES EXTENSIVE ELEC-
TION FRAUDS IN DENVER SUF-
FIcIENT TO ELECT PEABODY.

Denver, Col, January Announcement
was made today from Republican sources
that when the General Assembly convenes
In joint session to canvass the vote of
the recent election for Governor, as re-
quired by the constitutions two sets of
returns will be presented from the Den
yer Election Commission.
The majority report will show a plu-
rality of about 1000 for Alva Adams, the
Democratic candidate for governor, while
the minority report will set forth ex-
tensive frauds and declare that Governor
Peabody carried this county by plurality
sufficient to overcome Adams plurality
OF about 5000 in tne remainder of the
State No particulars concerning this
minority report have yet been made
public.
1t, however, is confidently asserted by
the Republican leaders that the minority
report from Denver will be supported by
the full Republican vote in the Legsla-
ture that the certificate of election will
be awarded to Governor Peabody, and
that he will be inaugurated as Governor
for a second term on January III, the date
set by the constitution. This line OF ac-
ton, according to the views of the Repub-
licans, will make 1t necessary for Adams
to bring a contest If he should still care
to assert any claim to the Governorship.
Another announcement by the Repub-
licans today is that the Senate when
called to order, will consist of twenty
one Republicans and thirteen Democrats,
with one vacancy. 1t had been generally
supposed since the completion of the can
vass that there would be at the outset
nineteen Republicans and ten Democratic
Senators.
When the House convenes there will be
AZ Republicans and 10 Democratic repre-
sentatiYes.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
AMrRIcA is INTERESTING.
Queen Regrets Inability to Come to
the Worlds Fair.

Rome. January 1.-For the first time in
the history of United Italy, Clerical Al
darmen were among the officials who
uent to Quirinal today to extend new
,,ear's greetings to King Victor Emanuel.
T. ,s reported that the Clerical Aldermen
nod consulted Pope Plus x as to their at
tending the Kings reception and were
advised that they should do their duty
as loyal citizens.
After the reception, officials were re-
caived by Dowager Queen Margherita.
1vbo conyersing wIsn Deputy Papia spoke
Of the st. Louis Exposition, and said she
regretted she had been unable to visit
the fair as she had wished to do, adding:
"America Is most interesting coun-
fry
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-02
NEW YEAR IN MEXICO.
President Diaz Holds the Annual New
Year Reception.

Mexico City, January 1.-The new year
was ushered In with the ringing of bells
and the din of steam whistles, while
crowds of people thronged the streets
Today President Diaz he'd his annual
new years reception at the National Pal
ace. American Ambassador Clayton, as
dean of the diplomatic corps, which at
tended. made a brief speech of felicita-
tion.
Secretary of War Mena and officers OF
the army and navy were received as were
also Senators and Deputies OF the Ma
tional Congress, State Governors mem
hers of the city government and distin-
guished citizens