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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
At the Biiou.

Walter Edwards and his company have returned to Birmingham for a weeks stay, presenting the detective play, "The sign of the Four" large and enthusl- astic audience greeted the star last night. MT. Edwards has a finished style, a good stage presence, a fine voice and considerable ability as an actor He has been seen here before in 'The Sign of the Four" and the role of Sherlock Holmes Is perhaps the best he has ever done. He imparts a genuineness and realism to the character that is both vital and con- vincing. His makeup is striking also and when on the stage he bears a very close resemblance to the pictures of Sherlock Holmes.
 'sThe plot of "The Sign of the Four is well known to theatregoers. The story was unfolded in capable fashion last night by MT. Edwards and his company. new version is being presented this season which gives wider scope to the talents of Mir. Edwards and makes a more inter- esting play.
 Mir Edwards is supported by company that is fair. The burden of the acting Of course falls on his own shoulders ana there is little to criticize in his inter- pretation of the role of Sherlock Holmes. Allen Fawcett, who played the part of Johnathan Small displayed ability and as whole the play was well presented.
 The scenic equipment for this season IS worthy of mention. The play is well staged throughout
 There win be a special matinee Wednes- day Washingfon's birthday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
Notice of Final Settlement.

The state of Alabama, Jefferson county, Probate Court, 20th day of February, 1905.
 Estate of Richard Edwards, non compos mentis. This day came J. T. Glover, guar dian of the estate of Richard Edwards, non compos mentis. and filed his account. vouchers, evidences and statement for final settlement of the same.
 1t Is ordered that the f7th day of March, 1905 be appointed a day for making such settlement at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper
 S. E. GREENE, 2-2l-3t-tu Judge O. Probate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
At the Jefferson.

When the list of the seasons attractions is made out ''San Toy with clever James T. Powers playing the part of Li will deserve a place among the better musical pieees that visited Birmingham In the first nlace MT. Powers Is a whole show by himself, and were he supported by most incapable company he would still save the performance from being tire some. MT. Powers Is one of the most versatile comedians who has been seen here this year and he plays a difficult nart wieh inimitable humor. The comcal Chinaman is not usually essayed by com edians because any one but man of more than average talent would be a failure The popularity MT. Powers has achieved as u is well merited and he en- tertained an audience at the Jefferson theatre last night in most acceptable manner. As an up to date Chlnaman MT. Powers is perhaps the best now before the public His songs arc all good and his burlesque is better. He ayers that he has been before the footlights for twenty-years In that ease he has profited by his long experience.
 To Miss Florence F. Smith Is due to a marked degree the favorable impress sion created by San Toy in Birming- ham this season. She is dainty, petite little woman, with grace and personal charm, well suited to the oriental char acter of San Toy. She also sings well and combines with her other good quail alNf1 Cba' inn, f.to much vivacity and sympathy to the part of the little Chinese maiden in love with an English officer, while her diminutive size, instead of being a handicap, was an advantage without which San Toy would be somebody else, The remaining principals were satisfactory and while not conspicuous for talent were above the average and superior to those found in many musical pieces that have been here this season. Miss Josephine New man executed a graceful dance and the remaining principals were pleasing. The company was distinguished by singing ability. There were several goo6 voices noted and the chorus songs in ensemble were well rendered.
 The company was adequate as regards size The scenery was rather battered by travel but the oriental atmosphere of San Toy" was very well maintained and the scene in the emperor's palace was pleasing for It's color effects
 After all there is a world of stuff and nonsense in musical comedy but San Toy is an improvement over some of its predecessors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
Tried for Conspiracy to Defraud.

Washington, February a0.-The argu- ment in the case of Benson, Hyde and Diamond, charged with conspiracy to de- fraud the government by securing possess sion of public land in California by H. legal process was begun today, the case of Benson being first considered. These men are accused by the government of appropriating several hundred thousands of acres of land, but in the present pro- ceedings they are resisting removal to the district of Colombia, to the supreme court, in which they were indicted The case was argued for Benson by F. H. Platt of New York and J. c. Campbell of San Francisco and by the government Francis J. Penny, the special attorney who has been prosecuting the the ore land cases at Portland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
Deal Now Pending in New York May or May Not
 Be a to HOADLEY-GATES PEOPLE SAID ID HAVE THE TENN On Other Hand Men Who Have Con- troIled Tennessee in Past Say Nothing is In Story-Sloss
 Go. and Others.
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 ing concerns of the Birmingham district. If these be corralled by the Hoadley syndicate there will be another steel plant and many minor manufacturing plants built
 To sum the situation in a nutshell the Hoadley syndicate has agreeable terms made with the Republic for it's Alabama properties. the Sloss is offered at a high figure, but being interested in the under writings of the new consolidated com- pany, the terms will probably be satis- factory, and the full combination depends in a large measure upon whether or not full control of Tennessee has or can be delivered in the next few days to the Hoadley-Gates syndicate It looks like combination, but you can never tell about these things.
 Joseph Hoadley, by the way, is com- paratively young man. He is 42, active, quick and seems to know his business. He thinks he has his deal fully in hand. Certainly he has the nerve and those who know him say he has the money.
 Men In New York.
 That Birmingham interests believe there are results in prospect is evidenced by the fact that the following people are here and practically all of them have made it convenient to see MT Hoadley today: Milton H. Smith of the Louis- vile and Nashville railroad, President Thompson and MT. Hassinger of the Re- public, Colonel Bush and MT. Edmonds of the Alabama Consolidated, President Maben and other directors of the Sloss, including MT. Joseph Bryan, ex-Governor Johnston, President Harding of the First National bank, President Crawford of the American Trust, President Gray of the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust com pany, Mr Walter Moore and several others.
 The Tennessee seems to be the only large iron company Tn the Birmingham district not represented from the Bir- ningham end except. af e5urse the Woodward which is said to be not for sale at any price though t may be much desired if the full deal should go through. These are the facts as they have devel- oped to date. E. w. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
KILLED BY EXPLOSION.
Four Are Dead an! Fourteen Injured
 By Boiler Explosion.

St. Clarsville, O.. February 20-Four men are dead and fourteen injured, three of them seriously, as the result of an explosion today of a stationary boiler at No 1 mine of the Prevalent Coal company, near here. The dead:
 WILLIAM ADAMS, president of the local branch of the United Mine Work CTS of America.
 ELI MINTY. engineer.
 FRANK MILLER.
 MICHAEL MALCHINI, an Italian la- borer.
 Seriously injured:
 James Loftus, skull crushed, leg and arm broken.
 William Davis, leg broken and body lacerated.
 Davis Thomas, arm broken.
 Eleven Slavish miners were cut, bruised or scalded. but none of their injuries are considered dangerous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
GRUNSKY GOT FEES LIKE THE OTHERS Accepted Money as Director in
 Panama Railroad TESTIMONY IS IMPORTANT Steamship Line From San Francisco to Panama Would Put All Trans
 continental Railroads
 Out of Business.
TESTIMONY IS IMPORTANT

Washington, February 2O.-Testimony before the House committee on inter- state and foreign commerce Investigating the affairs of the Panama railroad to- day showed that notwithstanding the let ter of Commissioner Grunsky to Chair man Hepburn, read to the committee Saturday, in which 1t was stated that Grunsky had returned "unopened' his first fee envelop as A director of the road, that he had afterwards taken this same fee and all others aecruing, amounting in all to s250. The statement was made by Vice President Drake of the road.
 After stating ;u his letter that he had returned the fee because he considered it was compensation in violation of the Presidents orders, MT. Grunsky quotes the minutes of the canal commission meet Ing held just after he had returned the fee, and which contained the statement of Admiral Walker that the President did not consider the fee additional com pensation," and that it was not in viola ton of his own order MT. Grunsky, how ever, did not explain in the letter that he had taken the fee.
 "The United States could, as the owner of the Panama railroad and steamship line from Colon to New York, estab- fish a line from San Francisco to Pan- anna, and put every trans-eontlnental railroad out of business" This was the conclusion of R. l.. Walker general traf- flc manager of the Panama railroad and steamship line after a general discus sion of rates at the afternoon session of the committee.
 MT Mann had asked if 1t were not the opinion of the witness that the Pacific Mail and Steamship company controlled by the Union and Southern Pacific ra,l- ways was interested in keeping up the steamship rate between New York and San Francisco, ana the above statement
 was in reply. MT. Walker said that 1t was not until the Panama Railroad com pany had threatened to break with the Pacific Mail Steamship company, that 1t received any considerable amount of
 through freight 96,0OO tons a year were wanted, and but 12000 tons were forth coming. The result of the demand for more had brought the tonnage from San Francisco to New York up to 30,000 tons last year.
 The through rate from New York to San Francisco via the Isthmus, he said,
 averaged SIP a ton, and from San Fran cisco to New York, s975 a ton. The diff ference in price was due to the difference l in the class of goods shipped The rate. 1 he said was based on the trans-conti- 1 mental railroad rate, and was 30 per cent
 less on carload lots, and 20 per cent
 less on less than carload lots. He main
 tained that the railroad property would 1 not be valuable to near the extent it was l at present, should the steamship line | from New York to Colon be discontinued.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
Hasty Marriage Causes Divorce.

From the Atlanta Journal.
 It is often pointed out that there would be fewer divorces if there were fewer nasty, careless and ill-considered mar riages. That is true enough. but 1t is a poor truth which will not work two ways. If it were harder to get divorced there would be fewer of these ill-considered and idiotic marriages to begin with. If the people who get married with the idea in the backs of their heads that they will get divorced if they find marriage bores them-if these people are made to under stand that divorce is not to be granted for trivial causes or through caprice. marriages through caprice will soon di- minish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
Notice of Final Settlement.

The state of Alabama, Jefferson coun- ty. Probate Court. 20th day O. February. 1905.
 Estate of Franklin Richard Edwards and Hazel Edwards, minors. This day came J. T. Glover. guardian of the estate of Franklin Richard Edwards and Hazel Edwards, minors, ana flied his account. vouchers, evidences and statement for . final settlement of the same.
 It Is ordered that the 17th day of March. 1905 be appointed day for making such settlement at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper
 S. F. GREENE. 2-21-3t-tu Judge of Probate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
Will Draw Up Report.

Paris, February 20.-Admiral Baron von Spaun (Austro-Hungary) and Rear Ad- mral Charles H. Davis (the United States) have been designated to draw up the report of the international commis- sion of inquiry into the North sea n- cident This will be presented in secret session Wednesday for discussion. and final approval. The Austrian and American admirals were chosen as representing ele- ments of the commission which are entire. ly neutral and not connected directly OF by political utilization with either Rus. sia or Great Britain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
CITY ITEMS.

CIVIL SERVICE--The United States civil service commission announces that an examination will be held on March 15 and 16 for local and assistant inspec- tor of hulls, in the Eighth district at Grand Haven. Mich, at q salary of 5000 per annum. Full information with refer enee to the examination will be furnish ed upon application to S. D. Harris, sec- retary of the local examining board. He is at the postoffice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
Define Status of cltizenship.

Washington February 20.-The Senate committee on foreign relations has re- ported favorably a joint resolution for the creation of a commission of five mem bers to inquire into the laws and regula' tions concerning citizenship, repatriation and the protection abroad of American citizens. The House committee on for eign affairs today also authorized favorable report on the resolution. An officer of the state department is to be secretary of the commission. Ten thou sand dollars is appropriated to pay its ex- >DensaS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
Walker Whiteside.

Walker Whteside in David Garrick's Love" will afford a treat to theatre patrons who incline to romantic drama, with a beautiful story and a tender senti- ment Any play about David Garrick is interesting and MT. Whiteside is quite capable actor. David Garricl1's Love" Is the offering for Next Thursday after noon and night at the Jefferson, Seats are now on sale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
Trains Runs Into Open Bridge.

Columbia, February 20.-(Special 1.-The engine and tender of train No. IS, from Smithvllle to Hartford ran into an open bridge at the Chattahoochee river at 6:30 D. m. this evening. The baggage car is left suspended on the end of the ap- proach. Engineer F. Tate and Fireman Bates and an extra engineer are in the river with the engine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
LEGAL NOTICES.
Bankrupt Sale of Drug Store.

Bankrupt Sale of Drug Store.
 Under an order of the district court of the United States for the Eastern D!Tis- ion of the Northern District of Alabana the undersigned receiver will sell at pnb- lie outcry to the highest cash bidder nn Wednesday, February p, 1905 within the legal hours for sale at the corner of Eleventh and Noble streets, in Anniston. Alabama, the stock of drugs and fixtures. soda water founts, etc., belonging to the estate of the Live & Love Drug com pany, bankrupt. Sale is subject to con- firmaton of the district court. This Feb ruary 10 1905. J. C. MOORE,
 2-12-16-21 Receiver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
Explosion Kills and Injures Many.

St. Clairsville, O., February 20.- Twelve men were badly injured today by the explosion of a boiler at Mine No 1 of the Providence Coal company, near here. Two of the injured have since died and four others are believed to have been fatally hurt. The dead: Frank Miller of Glencoe, O.; Eli Minti of St. Clairsville, o. Among the in- jured was William Adams, president of the local branch of the United Mine Workers at St. Clairsville. One, Eric, was blown out of the building and badly scalded. The others were Slavs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
CONFERENCES ARE
 HELD IN NEW YORK
Confidence Is Expressed In MT. Hoad- Ieys Ability to Carry Big
 Deal Through

New York, February 20-(Special.)- Conferences have been held in the of fees of the International Power company all day with representatives of the lead ing iron and steel interests of Alabama, including the Republic company. the Sloss- Sheffield, the Alabama Steel and Wire the Sheffield Coal and Coke, and others. looking to the purchase of all these properties by the International Power company, which already owns the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron com pany, as well as large holdings in most of the other Alabama properties bought in the open market during the last few weeks.
 Whether the rumors that the Interna- tional Power company has secured an ab- solute control of several of the com panies is true Is not yet known; but those familiar with the ability and finan- cial resources of MT. Joseph H. Hoadley. president of the International Power company, know that when he sets out to accomplish thing he generally carries it 4through. When he undertook the organ ization of the American Locomotive com pany. which has a capital of s50,0OO,00O, half preferred and half common, with a surplus of $lOoG0,OOo or s120O0,0OO, he bought outright one plant after another until he accomplished his purpose of uniting every leading locomotive works of ithe United States. with the exception of one company in Philadelphia.
 The SIoss and the Republic.
 MT Hoadley and some of his associ- ates. including President T. G. Bush of the Alabama Consolidated. MT. Richard H Edmonds, chairman of the executive committee of the Alabama Consolidated, and other representatives of capital, have been In conference throughout the day. but 1t Is not known tonight whether any deals have been definitely closed or not. though 1t Is possible that the Ala bama end of the Republic and the Sloss- Sheffield have been purchased by MT. Boadey and his associates.
 The international Power company, in addition to holding the largest block of stock In the American Locomotive com pany owns several machinery and en- zine building plants in New England.
 Some months ago MT. Hoadley was in- ducede to make a careful investigation of the resources and advantages of Ala hama, being impressed by the fact that he Is buying much of his pig iron in Alabama, shipping it to New England and then snlppliS IL bdCh to lAt soutl in the shape of the finished product. His investigations led him to concentrate some of his manufacturing interests in Alabama.
 As a Starter.
 As starter, he bought the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company, and has associated with him in that Boisse- vain & Co.,, the bankers of New York and Amsterdam, who are identified with the Moores and other leading western and foreign. interests. Having purchased that property, MT. Hoadley determined to develop it to the utmost extent. Appre-, ciatng, however, the vast benefits which had come to the country from the con soldation of the various locomotive works, he undertook to study the question of the importance of consolidating the -<srious coal and iron interests of Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
Marks Given We're Too Low.

Moscow, February 20s-Henry Victor Mcclellan the English lecturer in the Commercial Academy at Moscow who was assasinated February 10 by stu dent, met his death because he did not give the latter high enough marks 1t is claimed Mcclellan imposed in this fashion upon boys who declined to make him presents of money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
"T,le RunaWays."

Arthur Dunn in 'The Runaways" will come again to Birmingham next Friday and Saturday, with a matinee Saturday afternoon "The Runaways" is one of the Musical comedy successes and will no doubt draw large houses in Birmingham. The sale of seats begins tomorrow morn ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
Meant the Other Punch.
2-2i-3t-tu

Washington Telegram to the Chicago Inter-Ocean.
 A member of Congress took his wife to the White House for the first time on a recent lat home" afternoon of Mrs. Roosevelts. He was showing her the portraits of the Presidents wives as they passed lngeringly along the lower corridor on their way out. They paused before that of Mrs. Hayes.
 Yes" assented the member, wouldn't have had that punch, I guess, if shed been here"
 An usher standing near looked grave and disappearing.
 That was an accident" he hastened to explain. thinking some adverse criticism was being passed on the present occu- pants of the White House. "1t happened when the house was being remodeled two years ago. The canvas has been patched and painted over so that few people de- tect the injury
 That isn't what I'm talking about" said the member. "The punch I'm talking about Is in bowl on the dining room table,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
shenard,s Moving Pictures.

This afternoon and tonight, tomorrow afternoon and night Shepard's Moving Pictures will be offered at the Jefferson theatre. This attraction visited Birming- ham earlier in the season and gave an entertainment that was greatly enjoyed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
KICKED HIS EYE OUT.

Decatur, February 20.-(Special) -Davie Chunn. an employee of the Louisville ard Nashville railroad shops, is about to loose an eye on account of a rabbit hunt the other day While hunting rabbits in the "Black Bottoms he shot and wound a large swamp rabbit and when he went to pick the rabbit up the rabbit kicked him in the left eye. nearly putting 1t out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
"sIeepinq Beauty and the Beast"

s'The Sleeping Beauty and the Beast, notable spectacle, will be the oHerihs for the first half of next week at the Jefferson theatre Those at all acquainted with theatrical productions know that this Is one of the most beautiful scenic masterpieces that has ever been present. cd in the United States. Both scenery and costumes will be most elaborate, and the company numbers 100 people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
ADJUSTMENTS
ATTHE JEFFERSON.

This afternoon tonight, tomorrow afternoon and night-Shepard's Moving Pictures.
 Thursday afternoon and night Walker Whiteside In David Gar rieks Love"
 Friday and Saturday, with satur- day matinee-"The Runaways."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21
AT THE BlJoU.

All the week, with matinees Tuerday, Thursday and Saturday Walter Edwards 1T "The Sign of the Four"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21

For Sale-Return tubular boilers. Can be seen at the power house. B. R. l.. & F. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-02-21

Liability Insurance covers employers against damages from accidents to employees. We represeht the Travellers.
 Jemison R. E. & Ins. Co.