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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
]. H. MEICS DIES
 OF RHEUMATISM
Was Editor of the Marshall Banner and One of the Best-knoWn
 Men In the State.

Gadsden. March 2O.--(Special )--James H. Meigs, editor of the Marshall Banner at Albertville. city clerk of Albertville, and member. of the democratic state ex- ecutive committee from seventh district, died suddenly at 1 o'clock Sunday morn ing from an attack of rheumatism, hay- ing been near deaths door tor two weeks. He was one of the most prominent week ly newspaper men in Alabama.
 Body Morris Hide Croft and Mary Williams, colored. are in jail charged with the attempted murder of Charlie Hale in East Gadsden Sunday afternoon. All the negroes met in the public road near negro church and words passed between Morris and Hale about the wo- man, Mary Williams Hale took a shot at Morris with a shotgun when he saw Hale pull his pistol. Both fired at the same time. Hale missed, but Morris shot Hale in the neck and death may ensue any moment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21

festing a disposition to consider more thoroughly the numerous and complex phases of questions involved before mak- ing up a final verdict as to what Is prae- ticable and best This is particularly true in respect to the vital difference be- tween the making of rates for the fu- ture and the elimination and eorreet1 of abuses. which are contrary to law and injurious to the public interests.
 If effective results are to be accom- plished, these two subjects must be con- sidered separately. They are as wide apart as the two poles, and apparently this Is becoming better understood.
 There can be no difference of opinion as to the desirability of eradicating all such abuses as secret rebates, private agreements of discriminatory allowances to any shippers.
 'The existence of such abuses, however, has been much exaggerated.
 Their prevalence seems to be taken for granted, without investigation, and with out specific statement of where they are to be found.
 This Is one of the evidences that con- clusions have apparently been reached In the public mind without a thorough ex- animation and analysis of the subject. The Elkins law, aimed especially at these abuses, and providing summary methods
  before the courts, was passed in Febru- ary, 1903, and there have been many pro- nouneements by the commission and oth CTS, not only that the legislation was all that was necessary for Its purposes, but that it has been effective in accomplish ing results. 1t Is nevertheless true that not single indictment has been found, or conviction had, under the terms of that statute. One of two things must, therefore, be true Either the abuses do not exist to any considerable extent, or the existing remedies are not applied.
 "The fact Is, such abuses are the ex- ception and not the rule, and in large sections of the country they do not ex- ist at all. There appears now to be larger recognition of this condition, and such recognition must continue to grow in the public mind as the subject Is more fully discussed and becomes better under stood.
 "If additional legislation is required to still further protect against such abuses as do exist, or to correct unjust discrim- ination in any form, the inquiry upon the part of the Senate committee under the Kean resolution will establish the facts, and probably suggest the wisest and best way of dealing with the questions.
 ''If this is done, and some maturely con sidered legislative measure shall be pro- posed with the purpose of effectively rem edying such evils as shall be found to exist but without an ineongruous and unnecessary assumption of practical ad- ministration over railway revenues, then I am sure railway managers will be in hearty accord in it's support"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
At the Bljou.

Florence Bindley in ''The Street Sing err opened weeks engagement at the Rljou theatre last night before a packed house that seemed very well pleased with the entertainment offered. Miss Bindley played here last year in "The Midnight Marriage" a pretty drama that Is re- called with pleasure This season she has not been so fortunate in a choice of a vehicle. "The Street Singer" is not a musical comedy, not legitimate comedy and not exactly melodrama, although 1t is each of these at times Without the specialties if would be a better play, and out.
 The story of the play relates how Vio- let Vodray, La Belle Violetta, foils the villains who would ruin her father. A profigate old millionaire, Morgan Van yort, holds the elder Yodray in his pow CT on account of supposed embezzle- ment. To keep her father from going to the penitentiary Violet weds Van yoort although her heart belongs to William Van yoort, his son. lmmedi- ately after the wedding she deserts her husband and seeks refuge in her home, where she is accompanied by William Van voort. Amusing and tragic inei- dents follow in rapid succession for four acts, until the villain and his mistress are foiled and the millionaire is put out of the way by timely murder
 The best scene in the play is duel be- tween Violet Vodray and Lawrence Whit field, illegitimate son of Morgan Van voort. The duel takes place in wooded retreat and is cleverly done. Aiss Bind ley and Bige1ow Cooper, who played the role of Lawrence Whitfield. handled their swords we'll. The combat was extremely realistic and graceful. When Miss Bind lev appeared as La Belle Violetta. the street singer, she won much applause, and coins were showered on the stage while she sang. A number of pleasing songs were rendered by Miss Bindiey and six chorus girls. "The Diamond Dress" song proved to be novel yaude- vile speciality. Miss Bindley has gooc voice and all her numbers were en- joyed.
 .'The Street Singer is prettily staged, all four acts being well mounted for a popuiar-priced attraction. The audience last night seemed to like the show and big business Is anticipated for this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
Two Prisoners Make Escape.

Tuscaloosa, March .20.-(Special.)-- Late Saturday afternoon Sam Radcliff and B. F. Kirkland, who were held in the county jail here, the former for public drunkenness and the latter for murder in the second degree. in some way picked hole through the thick cutter wall of the jail and made good their escape. The escae was first learned of when a small dog which was locked in the jail came barking into the alley, having jumped through the hole made by the prisoners. Depu- ties were immediately sent out, but so far they have not been able to cap ture them. Kirkland was held for the killing of William Blankenship at Alb ernant, Ala, on December 23, last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
SPENCER TALKS OF RATE REGULATION Thinks the Subject Should be Thoroughly Discussed AVOID SNAP JUDGMENT President of the Southern Thinks Rail. roads Will All Agree to Have
 the Existing Abuses
 Corrected.
AVOID SNAP JUDGMENT

Washington March 2O.-(special.) )-Pres- ident Samuel Spencer of the Southern railway today discussed freight rate leg islation in an interview with J. Martin Miller, Washington correspondent of the Newark News. The interview appeared in the Evening News today.
 The Southern railway Is one of the greatest railway systems in the United States, with ten thousand miles of road. It pentrates almost every section of the great south, and extending from Wash irgton, its northern terminus, touches every important southern city east of the Mississippi, including Cincinnati. Louisville St. Louis. New Orleans, Mo- bile, Atlanta, Birmingham, Memphis, Chattanooga, Savannah, Charleston, Jacksonville, Ashville Charlotte, Knox, vile, Richmond and Norfolk.
 This great public highway extends through a country that Is certain to have a greater percentage of development dur ing the next quarter of a century than any other section of the United States. It may be said that the south has just begun to progress in real earnest.
 The prosperity of this great southern country is dependent more upon the Southern railway than any other agency.
 eThe necessity of laws that shall be fair and just for the railway, as well as for the people living along it's lines, can easily be understood by any thoughtful person." said President Spencer.
 Continuing MT. Spencer said:
 "Congress has adjourned and no legis- lation has been passed in respect to rail- way legislation.
 '1he discussion of the subject which has been brought about has had good effect, however, and nasty and ill-digest- ed legislation has been avoided. The press and the public at large are mani-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
4 NOTABLE DEATHS
 OCCUR IN GILMAN
Large Death Rate of Past Month Is Attributable to Helath Seekers
 From Abroad.

Cullman, March 2O.-(Special.) )--Cull- man countys death rate for the past few weeks has been very large and remark able for the health conditions. Cullman is one of the healthiest counties in the state. Most of the deaths for the past month that have run up the rate to such an alarming rate are chargable to health seekers from abroad. The county had three notable deaths yesterday. Sister Angela at the Sacred Heart Convent, died yesterday afternoon of tuberculosis. The Rev. Van Pirch, from Canada, who has been here for about month, died at the Commercial hotel at 11:3O yesterday morning of consumption. He was AS years of age and a minister in tho Lutheran church at Montreal. Canada His wife and two children were with him at death and carried the remains to Canada last night for burial. Dr. w. H. Martin, one of the best known and most popular physicians in the county. living at Hance- ville died yesterday morning at 3:30 of heart dropsy. He was 61 years of age and had been i'll for some time but it was thought he was recovering up to a few days ago. He was buried today at Shady Grove in the western part of the county.
 M NJ Kelly of Birmingham and Miss Louisiana Livingston of Logan In this county were married at the court house here yesterday afternoon, Probate Judge R. l. Burke officiating. They went to Birmingham this morning where they will make their future home,
 Cullman county circuit court convened this morning with Judge D. " Speake on the bench. His charge toNhe grand jury was a very strong and impressive one. This week will be devoted to cases on the civil docket Of small importance. The criminal docket will be taken mp next week. There are several criminal cases der case of Willard NJ. Gregory that has been twice before the supreme court and tried three or four times in the courts of Cullman county. Gregory killed Bill Mann on Christmas Eve. 1902. There are five cases of assault with intent to mur- der.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
Army Increase Is Unnecessary.

Berlin. March 20.-In the Reichstag to- day Herr Bebel. the socialist leader, talk ing part in the debate on the army in- crease bill. averred that the proposed in- crease was unnecessary and wasteful. Ger many's alliances were an adequate coun- ter weight to the alliance of France and Russia before the far eastern war, and if the war ended now, Russia would re- ouire a long series of years to recuper- ate. Every month the war lasted. added a year to the period essential for Rus sia to repair damages. For long time, therefore Germany had nothing to fear from the dual alliance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
oII Producers Deny Report.

Independence. Kan. March 2o.-The Kansas oil Producers association today sent a telegram to President Roosevelt and Commissioner Garfield, denying a re- port that the association had adopted a resolution condemning the President and Commissioner Garfield. The telegram said '.The Manassas oil producers have the utmost confidence in you and stand by you. We know nothing of the report"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
Otis Skinner.

One of the artistic successes of the sea- son has been that of Otis Skinner in "The Harvester" which he will play at the Jefferson theatre tonight. "The Har- vester" is an adaptation from French play, 'Le Chemineau," by Jean Riche- pin, and Is gypsy story which was part of the authors life. MT. Skinner's popu- larity in Birmingham assures him a crowded house tonight, and his presents ton of The Harvester" will be a dra- matic treat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
Salvation Army Work.

Work of the Salvation Army has gone forward recently with remark able success. An effort, called the siege" has awakened great deal of interest. Approximately eighty ''conversions" have been made. Of this number seventeen will be regis tered as soldiers" in the army to- night. Staff Captain Berriman and A. E. Widgery. his secretary, of At lanta, will attend the services. The exercises will be held at 8 o'clock to- night at No. 2109 Second avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
Or. Youna Lectures
Miles-Hlaeins.
Personal and General.

Mrs. William somerville of New York and Miss Evelyn Going of Birmingham were the guests of MT. and Mrs Job Go Ing yesterday.
 Mrs. Minnie Cook is quite Ill with pneu- monia at her home on East Highlands.
 MT. w. P. McClan of Livingston, who has been the guest of MT. w. c. McDon- ald returned home last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
Black Patti Trouhadours.

Plenty of music, singing and dancing will characterize the performance of the Black Patti Troubadours at the Jeffer- son theatre next Thursday afternoon and night The balcony will be reserved for eolored patrons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED.

Building Inspector Julian Kendrick has issued a permit to T. H. Johnson to make addition to frame dwelling at No. 11s6 South Seventeenth street, the same to cost S25O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
Fitzoerald Gets Decision.

Indianapolis, March 20.-Willie Fitz- gerald of Brooklyn was awarded the de- cision over Gus Gardner of Saginaw at the end of a ten-round bout at the Audi torium tonight The decision was pop ular.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
NOTICE OF BOND SALE,
 CITY OF WEST END, ALA.

Sealed bids will be received by the Fi- nance committee of the city of West End, Ala. until Tuesday noon, March 1. 1905. for $15.000 of sanitary bonds to run twen- ty years and bearing FIVE (0 per cent interest. payable semi-annuaily, and prin- cipal and interest payable in gold. City reserves the right to reject any or all bics. Certified check for $500. payable to Mayor and Aldermen of West End" must accompany each bid. For further information address.
 P. s. MIINER,
 Chairman Finance Committee, NOTE-The date for receiving the above bids has been extended from March M to Tuesday. April il. p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
TO CURE A coLp IN ONE pAv

Take Laxative Bron- Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to erre. D. W. Groves signature Is on each box 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
Dearaw Takes the Oath.

Washington. March 2O.-P. V. Degraw of this city today took the oath of of fee of fourth assistant postmaster gen. eral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
supreme court Takes Recess.

Washington. March 2o.-The supreme court of the United States today took recess for the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
PRANK KIEHLE'S
 FUNERAL TODAY
WILL BE HELD AT ST. GATHER INES CHURCH AT g O'CLOCK THIS MoRNINc-WAs KILLED BY CAR.

Pratt City, March 2O-(special) )-The funeral of Frank Klehle. who was killed by an electric car last night while cross Ing the Village creek trestle, will take place in the morning at o'clock from St. Catherine's church. Coroner Paris will hold an investigation Wednesday morning at Sam Foly's undertaking es- tablishment.
 The death of MT. Kiehle, who was one of Pratt Citys best-known merchants, Is universally regretted. He Is survived by a wife and several children.
 Mr. ISiehle, in company with his step son, who saved his life by jumping from the trestle. was on the way to Ensley when the accident occurred.
 pr. Young Lectures.
 The address by the Rev. Dr. G. w, Young, assistant superintendent of the National Anti-Saloon league, yesterday morning at the First Methodist church was largely attended, All the churches of the city called off the morning serv- ices and joined with the First Methodist in making the occasion success.
 Mles-Hiagins.
 Yesterday afternoon at the home of Judge G. M. Taylor, Miss Jessie Niles was married to MT. James Higgins. The wedding was very quite one and only A few friends were present The wedding has A tinge of romance. It is said that there were some objections on the part of Mrs. Higgins parents and the young people decided yesterday to be married regardless of this objection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE JEFFERSON.

Tonight-Otis Skinner in ''The Harvester"
 Thursday afternoon and night Black Patti Troubadours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES,

Itching. blind. bleeding or protruding piles. Your druggist will refund money if RAZO OINTMENT fails to curs you in to l4 dayA 6oc.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
AT THE RIIou.

} All the week with, matinees Tues- } day, Thursday and Saturday-Flor- } enee Bindley in "The ltreet Singer"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
COMMISSION HAS
 MUCH BUSINESS 0isposes of Cases Against
 Policemen ELECTED FOUR NEW MEN eamblII and Boesan Are Policemen Without Pay, But Under Juris-
 diotlon of Chief and
 Commission.
ELECTED FOUR NEW MEN

The Police Commission disposed Of two cases against officers last night ana elected four men to the force. Two or those elected were License and Tax Col lector A. A. Gambill and Assistant Bog gan, who were made members of the de- pertinent without pay.
 The question arose ct previous meet ing of the commission whether the com mission could elect these men without pay, and whether they would be under the jurisdiction of the commission and the chief
 City Attorney Smith was asked for an opinion on the matter and ne declared that they could be so elected, and that they would be under the chief and the commission just as any other policeman.
 The supernumeraries elected were F. H. Dougherty and P. Turney. One Of the supernumeraries will be placed at Morris avenue and Twentieth street to keep the sidewalk near the Metropolitan free rom loafers. He is to be paid by the proprie- tor of the Metropolitan saloon, according to an arrangement that was reached be- tween the proprietor and the police and sanitary committee of the City Council,
 A Reprimand.
 Policeman Walter Bennett was found guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and sentenced to a reprimand from the chair. He struck David Coplan on Sec ond avenue between Twenty-seeond and Twenty third streets on March 2, and also used an oath The evidence was that coplan ran Into the policeman, who was dressed in citizen's clothes and did not have on a badge, and knocked cigar from his hand. Coplan, as it appears from the evidence, had a grudge against the policeman on account of an arrest which took place more than year ago.
 The policeman, thinking that the action was intentional, struck at coplan twice, but did not hit him hard. Coplan swore that he was knocked to the ground twice. but other witnesses swore that he was not knocked down,
 A. B. vandergrift witnessed the af- fair, and states that the blows were both very light and that Coplan was not knock ed down. Poiceman's Cole testimony was the same except that he was close enough to hear Policeman Bennett use an oath. Cases Dismissed.
 The case against Policeman K. K. Hick- man was dismissed, as Mickey Bremen, the plaintiff. is a fugitive from justice. The case against Policeman R. H. flaw kins, for conduct unbeooming an officer, was continued until the next meeting. There appears to be nothing in the case.
 MT. Turney one of the supernumaries elected, is closely related to Former Gov ernor Turney of Tennessee.
 The report of the chief for the month of February was Gs follows;
 Total number of arrests..,,. .....,.. 75d Arrests for felones..... -. ... ...,... 4f Bound OVer.,.. ........, 70 Arrests for mlsdemeanors. ... 70s Stolen property recovered. .,.... .S1047. .0f Fines collected by clerk of court.... 106O0C Fines collected by warden,.... ...... 1052. 90
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
WHEN IN NEW YORK STOP AT

Gregorian hotel Thirty-fifth street. near Fifth avenue. Refined patronage solicited.
 Send for booklet. 2-19-S0t-su-tu-th
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-21
P. s. MILNER'
Chairman Finance commlttf

Perhaps it is not etched enough; send it to the Gawk Engraving Co. PseAls's phone 2zk
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-02-04

Some years ago Joseph Chcate, now
American ambassador To Great Brit
ain, was associated In big case with
young Hebrew lawyer. The latter
WAS a little doubtful as to what to
charge the client. and Mr.. ChOate said:
"Oh. never mind sending in bill.
I'm going 10 send in one in day or
two, and II just double it. and then
send you my own check for your half"
In the course Of the fortnight this
check arrived and the lawyer was
amazed at it's size. He acknowledged
IL promptly. adding as a postscript:
Almost thou persuadest ME to be a
Christian"
Charlevoix county herald., 1905-02-04

stitutiOnal The bill went to the SEN
ate, whore II received prompt consid-
Grafton aud passed with the inmed late
effect clause by u to- 3.
The sportsmen are also on hand with
measures relating 10 game, but from
standpoints quite different from the
farmers. The farming industry is the
greatest Of all our ustries, and the
foundation OF all We have no other
material interest to be compared with
1t ia Importance, not even the Fish
and Game League, which wants five
year closed season for deer in the low
er peninsula. SO that the sportsmen
can have more sp 'rt killing the ueauti-
ful creatures afterward, and under
which homesteader must be fined IL
he finds IL necessary To Kill deer in
order TO save his cabbrge crop, as one
man up country realized last rall.
The tive-year closure for quails which
the farmer ask Is because of the value
of the birds as insect desiroyers, rend-
ering their preservation important TO
the prosperity OF the state, and not to
provide In their slaughter gratificat
ion Of what is called the sportsman
instinct. Instinct is perhaps good
name for it. We could hardly class as
one OF the high attribui es Of enlighten-
ed humanity, that quality that finds
pleasure In the inHiction of suffering
and death upon the innocent creatures
with which the Creator has beautitied
the world and PLEASURE the keensr In
propurtion totne franticterrOr inspired
in the doomed victim, 50 that 1t shall
struggle desperately for its life. That
is called gaminess, and Is said To make
the sport more worthy Of the true
sportsman.
The farmers organizations, the
grange, flrmers' clubs, live stock
breeders association, dairy ymen's AS
sociation. stateagricuitural ard horti-
cultural societies, and state board of
agriculture, are all represented upon
committee to promote the passage OF
certain laws, among which are now
named: Bill for direct nominations.
for appointment Of dairy inspectors.
for protection from adulterated feed
stuffs, for regulation Of automobiles,
for proper galvanizing Of wire fencing.
for five years closed season for quail
and partridge, permit in reduction of
HIGHWAYS from four rods width to three
rods, reducing membership Of tax
commission, and abolishing the state
census. A pure feed stuffs bill intro
duced by Senator Peek, Of Jackson,
has passed the seLate during the week
The farmer members Of the legiSlat-
ure met in the governors priyote par
lor WedI esday evening aud organized
the legislative farmers club. Of which
Governor Warner was made an honor
ary member. Senator Cook. of the
lngham-Shiawassee district. is presi-
dent, and Senator Seeley, Of the Mac
omb-Oakland district, is secretary.