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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
At Hot Sprinus,

Hot Springs. March 1.--With a fast track at Oakawn today, some good sport
 was had. Starting out with a bump ad-
 mnistered in the first race by Modoc, a 90 to l shot and also failing to pick the winner of the second event, the form players landed with favorites in the
 third, fourth and fifth races. Never Such ran q fine race in the fourth event, covering the mile and 0 half in the good | time of 2;35 3-5.
 First race. mlle-Modoc. 100 (Huesman).
 90 to l, won; Foxy, 80 G. J. Walsh), 2la
 to 1, second Pete Daily. lo2 (Maeey), 20
 to l, third. Time, "A.
 Second race six furlongs-Comic Op-
 era 92 q. J. Walsh), 6 to 1, won; Massa, 106 (Sperlng), even, second Orchestra. 92 (Macey), to l, third Time 1:15 3-5. Third race, seven furlongs-Crown
 Prince 102 (B. Smith), 3 to ,, won; Dewey, 105 (Ienry), to 2, second; Red Fox, SS (B RusselD, 12 to 1, third. Time, 27. Fourth race. mile and half-Never Such. 10S (Wonderly), even, won; Falkland, 99
 (J. J. Walsh), to 1. second: Excentral. ss CHoffman), to 1, third. Time. 1:35 3-5. Fifth race, half mile-Quinn Brady, 112 Henry) 3 to 5. woni O. G. Parke, 106
 (H Dickson), 2 to l, second; Wes. 106 (Wonderly), to l. third. Time, 49 3-5.
 Sixth race, mile-Ivonnia, 105 (Foley), 9 to ?. won; Nannon, 10S GA. w. Booker),
 to 1. second; Eclectic, 100 Huesman), 10
 to l, third. Time, 1:43 1-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
LAND OFFICE CLOSES.
Huntsville Office Is One of the Oldest
 In the Country.

Huntsville, March. 1.-(Special)-T Huntsville land office was closed last night and the extensive records of the office were shipped 10 Montgomery to- day to become a part of the land office in that city This was one O. the oldest land offices in the country 1t having been established in 1910, antedating the ad- mission of Alabama as a state by nine years. The records show that in the ninety-five years of the existence of the office there have been 2S,0O0 entries and 14,l12 final proofs made.
 For a week or more the officials of ths office have been working overtime in looking after the rush of business in- cidental to the closing and accommodat- ing homesteaders anxious to finish their business with the government before a trip to Montgomery became necessary Judge John A. Steele. register, will re- main in Huntsville for the present and may make his permanent residence here. H. V. Cashin, receiver, returns to De- catur.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
Circuit Court.

Judge A. A. Coleman presiding:
 The old case of Jefferson county vs. the Sloss Steel and Iron company was dis missed by Judge colemen in the circuit court yesterday morning. The suit was brought many years ago to test the right of the governor to pardon convicts and by doing so to also remit the costs in the case: The case was dismissed and ordered stricken from the docket by the court for want of prosecution.
 Other cases were disposed of yesterday as follows:
 James E. Ellis vs. Jaffe, dismissed.
 Hale White vs. Warrior Manufacturing company, judgment for defendant
 Narcissa Umphrey vs. J. H. Anderson, appeal; dismissed.
 G. w Hopson & Son vs. J. F. Boatright; judgment for plaintiff and against securi- ties on cost bond.
 Jim Hunter vs. the Tennessee Coa:, Iron and Railroad company; judgment for de- fendant.
 ". T. Anderson vs. W. D. Bush; judg- ment for defendant.
 Lewis Hardware company vs- Tom San ders; judgment for plaintiff.
 Birmingham Paint and Glass company ys. John F. Lewis, dismissed,
 Hasity Taylor vs. Southern Railway company; dismissed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
FLORIDAN MARVELS
 AT BIG SNOW STORM
Heavy Fall In Washington Yesterday Was Revelation to Southerners
 In That City.

Washington, March 1.-(Special. )-The heavy snow fall of today was In the na- ture of revelation to many of the in- auguration visitors from the south. It was real mid-winter fall. the like of which some of the sons of Dixie had never seen before.
 A venerable citizen of southern Florida who ia stopping at the National hotel, was particularly impressed by the 's- lent work of the skies" which covered the sidewalks and roadways with white mantle more than two inches in depth
 The aged Floridan said he had never before seen such a glorious sight" and although he was without an overcoat or overshoes, he persisted in going out on the sidewalk and surveying the pretty scene which street urchln blandly informed him was the real thing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
VAUGHAN ARRIVES
 ID START TRAINING Manager of the BaronS Arrived Yesterday from Cincinnati TALKS OF THE PROSPECTS Came from the Queen City Yesterday. Snow In the Town Where He
 Came From, and the Sunny
 South Looks Good.
TALKS OF THE PROSPECTS

Harry Vaughan arrived yesterday from Cincinnati. and the spring practice or the Rarons commences next Monday morning at West End. The crack of the bat VIII be heard, and the boys will be chasing the horse hide around the gardens of the park under Mount Slag.
 When Harry left the Queen City snow was on the ground, and when he stepped from the train in Birmingham the weather was good for baseball-a change which brought a smile of pleasure to his lips and an exclamation of pleasure
 q expect all the boys by the latter part of next week." said harry. They should begin pouring into Birmingham within five or ten avs.
 As to the team, we have twenty-two men signed, and out of that party we will have at leest fifteen who are up to the Southern league average. We are 1g- uring on some others who will increase the strength of our team
 Cincinnati has given me first call on the men that they do not need. have made arrangements to pick up a good man or two from this team, and will know about them as soon as they have been tried out.
 We will get all the good men possible. and we Will i'll any weak spotS we may find. We vii, have enough men here the first of next week to commence training, and will be in fairly good shape for our first practice games about the middle of tn month
 T will see MT. Sheppard tomorrow, and we will see how thingf are going. got in so late that I was unable to see him today. I have looked over the Southern league teams and I think that we have a first division aggregation without any trouble. When we have strengthened our team as we propose to do by picking up another man or two, I believe that we will have a good enough team to finish one. two or three''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
ENLARGE GRANDSTAND
 AT THE BASEBALL PARK
Reserved Seat Section Will Be Built in Front of the Regular Stand and Will Be Covered 0ver-WI Add 200 or
 300 Seats to the Capacity of the GrandSand

business men who cannot get to the grounds early and get good seat to reserve their seats and come in later. It will also enable them to be sure of seats for ladies when they are late in attending.
 The press stand will be taken from It's present place under the grand stand and will occupy a place in the center of the reserved seat space where D table and chairs will be placed for the accommoda- tion of the scribes.
 Secretary Sheppard and Harry Vaughan, manager, will go to the park today to plan this work and 1t will be carried out before the regular season opens.
 The other Improvements are already under way The dressing room under the grand stand has been enlarged, ad- ditional shower baths have been built, a larger water pipe has been run from the street main to the park and the dressing room has been so arranged that the cold air of early spring and late fall cannot come through the cracks and freeze the players while dressing A stove will be placed in the dressing room before the practice commences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
NEW COUNCIL TO
 ELECT OFFICIALS
PRATT CITY BOARD OF ALDER MEN TO BE ELECTED TUESDAY WILL HAVE TO NAME SEVERAL OFFICERS.

Pratt City. March 1.-(speciaD.-It now appears that majority of the city off cials to be elected by the new board of aldermen on March 10 will be named to succeed themselves. So far the only of- ficer who has opposition Is J. E. Weaver, night captain of the police force. L. c. Price and o. D. Brown, it is rumored, will be candidates for the night captain ship against Captain Weaver.
 For city clerk, Edward Donaldson Jr., Is without opposition and for chief of po- lice C. Hartswell will probably be named without opposition. It is also understood that City Engineer J. B. Smart will not be opposed.
 The city election will be held next Tues day to elect mayor and board of alder men.
 New School Board.
 The last meeting of the old school board will be held next Monday night. On the following Tuesday the new boa d of education appointed by State Superin- tendent Hill, will be installed into office.
 To Elect Officers.
 Considerable interest Is eentered in the meeting of the Pratt City volunteer fire department to be held Friday night al the city hall. At this meeting the follow ing officers will be named: President chief and secretary of the department
 Musical Success.
 The musical social tonight at the First Baptist church was a most enjoyable af- fair. The programme arranged under the direction of Mrs. J. A. Hendricks proved to be real treat to the lovers of music The musical demonstrated that there is some splendid talent in this city.
 The programme was as follows:
 Piano duet, Misses Benson and Me Gaugh.
 Vocal solo, Miss Wakefield.
 Piano solo, Miss Morris.
 Vocal quartette, Mrs. Hendricks. Miss Wakefield, Messrs. Dickinson and Hen dr.cks.
 Piano duet, Mrs Hendricks, Miss Rosa lie Mckenzie.
 Vocal quartette, Messrs. Donaldson Dickinson, McNeii and Hendricks.
 Vocal solo, Mrs. J. A. Hendricks
 Recitation, Miss Key.
 Ladies' chorus. Misses Bunchen, Benson Wakefield, Morro W, Morris. Arnold. Ellis Ridgeway Mcdonald, Mckenzie, McGhet and McGaugh.
 At the conclusion of the programme the Rev. and Mrs. Hendricks rendered a re. ception at the parsonage. light refresh ments being served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
Extraditon With Nlcaraaua.

Washington March 1.-Secretary Hay and Minister Corea today signed an extradition treaty for the United States and Nicaragua. About a year ago. following the decision of the Washington government in favor of the Panama route for the Isthmian canal, the. government of Nicaragua denounced all of thu treaties between that country and the United States. So, for some time past there has been no provision for extradition, and Mic aragua threatened to become haven of refuge for American fugitives from justice As the treaty just signed can be made retroactive if necessary, it will be possible foc the state depart ment to reach any American fugitiyes who may now be in Nicaragua.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
BASEBALL GOSSIP.

The Giants, McGraws aggregation of Birmingham in two weeks They sailed from New York Tuesday and will land in Savannah tomorrow. hey will prac- tice a few days in the Forrest City and then come to Birmingham after game or two between the two cities.
 The Giants spent more than week in Birmingham last year and as a result Birmingham secured Minnahan. This year Manager Vaughan hopes to be as fortunate New York has a man or two who would look mighty we'll in a Baron
 uniform, if New York does not need them,
 and there is hope in the breast of the
 management that at least one can be
 secured.
 Billy Smith may not be a Baron this year. A contract has been sent the erst-
 while fielder and instead of sending 1t
 back signed, he wrote asking for more salary He will hardly get it. for Birm- ingham has firm hold on hi and he
 plays here or nowhere. He will not be
 badly needed if the Barons get the two
 men they are after which Is probable,
 and so MT. Smith will be able to sit
 on the bench of some outlaw team The Birmingham management should enforce the rule against betting in the grand stand this season. Nothing hurts
 game more than betting l. the grand stand, for invariably looser becomes q knocker and claims that something was wrong because the home team lost the
 game.
 | Betting breeds knockers and knockers breed discomfort among the fans and
 sometimes among the players. It causes | unjust remarks and accusations to be
 made against the team as a whole and the l individual players.
 | On next Monday the spring practice will commence. Harry Vaughan and Rea- gan are already here, and the various players will be dropping In one by one during the intervening time. A number of them are expected Saturday and Sun day. and by the middle of next week every member of the team Is expected | except Catcher Clarke, who Is coaching the University of Nashville team. He will not report until April 1.
 | Speaking of Clarke suggests that Bir-
 mingham has the best brace of catchers in the Southern league. Any team in l the league would like to swap for the Birmingham pair for Matthews is a scrappy, energetic player, always in the | game, and Clarke was enc of the best in the league last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
William u. Jacoway Is Dead.

Scottsboro, March 1.-tSpeeial )--Wiliam U. Jacoway. one of the oldest citizens in Jackson county, died the 18th instant after an illness of nearly three years, caused by a fall. MT Jaeoway was SS years of age. having been born in Ken lucky on July 13, 1916, He was the father of B. M, A. C., H. J. and A. B. Jackoway, all prominent citizens of the county. He was also the father of Mrs J. H. Vaught. wife of Editor Yaught of the Stevenson Chronicle. The funeral was conducted by the Masonic fraternity of which order he was a member In high standing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
New Orleans Jockey Club.

New Orleans, La. March 1.-The beau tiful weather and good card combined to make the sport very enjoyable at the City Park races today. Two close finishes furnished the excitement. Only two favorites landed first money. The worst upset of the day came in the fourth when Demurrer at F to l, raced away from his field and won by four lengths from the odds on favorte, Noweta. Tod Sloan rode two winners. He is getting back into his old time form. Florizel, who won the third race, was run up to slS0O by J. H. Davenport and sold to him at that figure Summary:
 First race, maiden three-year olds and up seven furlongs-Judge Traynor. 109 CT Sloan), 15 to 1, won; Padre, won. 109 (Anderson). 16 to g. second; Miss Marioni. 1O5 (Foy). 16 to 1. third. Time. 127.
 Second race. selling. two-year-olds four furlongs-Mathison. 10f (Troxler). 5 to 9 won Hostility. ii CNicoD. to 10 second; Dick Brown, TOT (IG. Morrison), 10 to l. third. Time, AS 4-5.
 Third race, selling. one mile-Florizel 104 (Foy) 8 to 5, won; Cardinal Wolsey. 1o7 q. Hennessy), 3 to 1. second; Red Thistle, 9S (McLaughlinl, to l. third. Time, 1:41.
 Fourth race. selling. one mile and a sixteenth--Demurer. io9 (B. Miller). F to 1. won: Noweta. 1Oi tJenlinsl. 13 to 20. second: Dr. I<ier IDA (McLaughin), to l. third. Time. 1:4s.
 Fifth race. three-year-olds and up. six furlongs-Reticent, 110 CT. Sloam. II to B. won Mr. Barnaby. 97 McLaughlin). 100 to l. second Bon Mot, 113 q. McGuin), IS to 1, third. Time. IA 1-5.
 Sixth race. selling, five furlongs-Lucy Young 1O9 (Shea). f to l. won: Brushup, 103 (Gannon). 8 to 1, second; Esterre, 97 (McLaughlin). to l, third. Time. zoo 4-5
 Entries at New Orleans.
 First race, three and one-half furlongs selling-Del Vale 100, The Wind, Fish Hook Electric Bell, Malta, Miss Regina l05
 Second race six furlongs selling-Wood Claim 99 Virgie Withers 10l. Long Days. Mrs. Bob. Sharp Boy 103 Princess Orna 1O4 Green Gown 105. By Play, Brushton 1O6 Bishop Poole, Billy Handsel 10S. John l.. Basil 109 National l10, Fox Hunting 112
 Third race. mile, purse-Rian 101, Bruns- wick, King of Valley 105. Lura Lighter 1O6, Taxman 10S
 Fourth race, five and one-half furlongs, purse-Janeta SO Chibolik e2. -Reticent 1O4, Paul Whaley 1o5 St. Tammany 1OS. FIorentine 110. Frontenac 113.
 ssfkh race, mile and quarter selling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
Sergeant Kitty"

The return engagement of "Se4eant Kitty at the Jefferson theatre next Sat urday afternoon and night Is being eag- erly awaited. This charming comic opera made a most favorable impression here earlier in the season. The same com pany will be seen again. Seats are now selling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
City Court of Birmingham.

FIRST DIVISION, Judge Charles w. Ferguson presiding:
 The jury in the case of J. w. Wills vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, after being out all night, returned verdict for the plaintiff yes terday morning for $475.
 The damage suit of Jennie Harris vs. A. A Fisher, asking for damages to- the amount of s100O for alleged false arrest, is on trial.
 SECOND DIVISION, Judge Charles A. Senn presiding:
 The following cases were disposed of yesterday in the second division:
 Peoples Savings Bank and Trust com pany vs. John c. Haskell ct all, dismissed for want of prosecution.
 John Lykes vs. Mary Johnson, dis missed for want of prosecution.
 Miller Reckley vs. Duncan Livery com pany, dismissed by plaintiff.
 B. s. Griel vs. J. A. Cummings, judg- ment for defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
Criminal Court.

FIRST DIVISION, Judge Dan A. Greene presiding:
 The jury in the case of Sam Sigman, q negro, charged with assault with intent to murder, acquitted the defendant yes terday afternoon.
 The case of the State of Alabama vs Joseph L. Meade, Jr., will be called this morning In the first division. The case was called Monday morning, but on ac- count of the absence of one of the attor- neys for the defendant a continuance was made. Meade Is charged w.-n shooting Coke A. Matthews one night last fall. Both of the young men are prominent and the case has attracted considerable attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
ON THE RACE TRACK
Crescent City club.

New Orleans March 1-Leonard Joe Hayman, winner of the Carnival stakes, galloped home an easy winner in the Crescent City Jockey clubs third special today. The race was for two year od's at a half-mile and was worth Sl,095 to the winner The Hayman colt was al- ways favorite at three with the Morris colt Proteus, a strong second choice Hayman had all the speed. shot to the front at once, and won pulled up by three lengths Canyon who lasted just long enough to win and Vic Iiegler who ran the best race of the day, were the only other successful faVorites.
 The weather was clear and the track fast.
 First race, six furlongs-Baggerly, 1O2 QIeatherington) 5 to l, won; Diplomat, l07 G.ee) 8 to 1, second: Rawhlde, 107 fT. Meade) IA to 5, third Time 10 2-5,
 Second race, two year olds. half mile Panic, 100 (Aubuchon) 15 to l. won; Blue Grass Lad, 10S (Crimmns) to 1. second; Jack Kerchevile 92 (E Riee) to 1, third Time :49 1-5.
 Third race, five and one-half furlongs- Simplicity, 92 CMcGee) to l. won. Anti mony 107 (J. McIntyre) 13 to 5, second; ,; Presentiment, 105 J. Phillips) to l., third Time Tor 3-5
 Fourth race the third special, two year olds. half mile-Leornard Joe Hay man, 117 J. Mc1ntyre) to l. won Fila tory. 115 (W Hicks) to l, second Jim McGinnis, Ill CH. Phillips) 9 to 5, third. Time ;4s 2-5
 Fifth race. selling, mile and three eighths-Canyon' 109 q. McIntyre) even, won Sambo. 107 GIT. Phillips) IS to 5, sec ond Evelyn Kinsey 96 (Crimmns) 16 to 1, third. Time 2:23 2-5.
 Sixth race five and one-half furlongs- Vic Ziegler, 102 (Crimmins) 13 to 10, won; Arch oldham. 1OS (McMullen) , to 1, second; Opinion, 103 (Saaver) 10 to l. third. Tim, 1908.
 Entries Crescent City Jockey Club.
 First race. three-fourths mile, selling Mrs. Frank Foster i03. Fleetful 105, Keogh l07, Pickle Saint, Irby Bennett 10S, Drop OEye, Sadducee Caterpillar New Am sterdam. Wellesly, The Pride of Surry. Yelantown, One More 110, N. J. Deboe. Alard 119.
 Second race one mile, selling-Doesldin a1 Aggie Lewis 95, Cataline, Tom Man ,kins, Lord Tennyson, Trogon 97, Darni- Ivan 9s. Dr. Stephens. Red Raven, Whor- ter 10l. Lord French 102 Courtmaid, Ex- tol, Miladi Love 1O4 Blennenworth 109
 Third race. five and one-half furlongs- Clover Hampton, Lady Mercury, Calen- dula, Myopia Clique. Monamour 1O5, In- spector Halpin, Bavarian 1o1, MT. Jack, Ilduttere, Winfred Lad, Darius, York shire 110.
 Fourth race. seven-eighths mile, handi- cap-Antlmony 9S, Monaco Maid. +Ecut- cheon 10i, Edith May 107. Jake Sanders III, sRight Royal 112.
 Fifth race, mile and a sixteenth, selling Hickory Corners. Loves Labour 95. Rachael Ward 96. Docile. St. Daniel 9S, Miss Betty 102. Bullfncl, Decoration, Favonius 1O3. Gravina, Tristan Shandy. Homestead 104, Exclamation 105.
 Sixth race, five-eighths mile, selling Billy Wake. Pacetti 8, Hannibal Bey, Dixie Andrews. Chippie Thorpe, Tarbula 92. Ed Early, Herschman 94, Cherry Boy, old Hal. Prestige 97 Margaret o. 9a All thority 1O5 Susie Cook 1OS, Nat Eggleston no.
 s-Hayman and Watkins entry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02

The sale of seats for the engagement of Melba in Birmingham will open this morning. Madam Melba will include in the concert which she gives here the mad scene from Donizetti's Lucia" with flute obligato by c. K. North. She will also sing the 'Serenade" by Tostf. with harp accompaniment by Signorina Sas- soli and the vocal waltz "Se Saran Rose" by Arditi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
VIII Not Give Up Journalism.

Florence. March 1.-(Speeia1)-M. w. Camper of this city. editor and proprietor of the Florence Times, who has been ap- pointed state inspector of convicts by Governor Cunningham, will not abandon Journalism. but will continue the publi- cation of the Times with the help of as- sistants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
Business Is BusIness.v

An engagement of more than ordinary interest at the Jefferson theatre next week is that of William H. Crane in Mirabeau's French drama, Business is Business" MT. Crane will play at the Jefferson next Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
Rogers Brothers.

The report that all seats have been sold for the engagement of .rhe Rogers Brothers in Paris at the Jefferson the atre tomorrow night Is a mistake. The sale is very large, but there are some seats not yet sold
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02

Liddon, Lou M. S6, Judge saufey S9, Annora J. 100, Lou Woods Swift Wing, El Ghor 106.
 Sixth race, mile and a sixteenth. selling Harry Stephens 91. Omelca, Harpoon 96, Australlna, Roundeay 9S, Lightship, The Schwitzer 1N Rightful IA.
 %-Day1dson-H Hollar entry.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-02
At the Biiou.

Patrons of the Bijou theatre are just beginning to realize that in Captain Burlington this week they have one of the most delightful plays of the season. The drama is beautifully staged and fine ly acted. There will be a matinee this afternoon and performance tonight