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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
PLAN SUBMITTED
 RAILROAD RATES
WHEN A LOW, DISCRIMINATING RATE IS FOUND THIS RATE IS TO BE DECLARED REASONABLE AND BECOME OPERATIVE.

New York, March 22.-Plans for the cor rection of rebate and unlawful discriml- fnation evil on the part of transportation companies by the interstate commerce commission were outlined in a report submitted to the New York board of trade and transportation by the commit tee on railroad transportation.
 Among the salient features of the pro. posed law is a suggestion that whenever the interstate commerce commission shall, after full hearing, ascertain that an unlawful rebate Is being given or dis eliminating rate lower than the published tariff has been made or charged by any common carrier the lower rate shall be held to be a new and reasonable rate, and shall take effect and become operative immediately and shall be substituted for the rate complained against.
 It Is provided, however, that the com mon carrier affected thereby at any time within sixty days from date of such mo- tice may institute proceedings in the United tSates court to have it reviewed and its lawfulness determined. The plan also provides that whenever a complaint shall relate to any regulation or practice affecting the transportation of persons or property, and the commission finds such regulation or practice to be unreasonable or unjustly discriminatory, tho commits sion shall order what shall be a just and reasonable practice or rule to be followed in the future. In this case the common carrier has the same right of appeal to the courts for final hearing. The re- ports also provides that the owner or operator of private freight cars shall be regarded as a common carrier and sub ject to the provisions of the proposed law,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
PATHOS, TRAGEDY
BLENDED IN DRAMA TRANSFER
 ING IN REAL LIFE.
THE ZONE TOUCH OF NATURE"
Which Makes the Whole World Kin, Restrains By-Standers When
 Strong Man Breaks Into Tears, As His Terror and Fear Vanish.

Not always is there one topic of con- versation equally absorbing to the busi- ness man, the society favorite, the woman of fashion and the housewife. If man fails to come up to the standard, or a woman transgresses the rules and laws of society his or her failure, while wide ly chronicled, fails to interest every class.
 At present. however, many Birmingham people are taking a keen interest in one man and are watching with ill-concealed impatience the drama in which he Is chief actor. In 1t are blended joy and gladness the pathos and tragedy found so often in real life. Each scene in the drama has the same setting. and in each this one man Is the central figure, but the other actors are ever changing, each giv- ing place to the next in rotation.
 It need hardly be said that the man upon whom so many eyes are turned is Charles Lincoln Smith, and the action in the drama centers around his patrons, who in ending file pass to and from lis parlors in the Hillman hotel.
 What can be more pathetic than the man or woman who feels the beauties of nature slipping away from him or her; who waits in anxious dread for the time when the faces of their loved ones may be plotted out forever, to exist thereafter only in memory, and in memory shrouded with eternal darkness2 And then, too what appeals more to happiness than the final banishment of that same fear2 One touch of nature makes the whole world kin, and who will laugh at the strong man who breaks down and weers for pure joy that his eyes are again strong, that the terrible dread of blindness has vanished, that he cannot only see with clearer. bet ter vision than ever before, but without the dizziness and headache, the blurring and distortion which before obtained.
 In the public print have apepared many expressions of gratitude from thankful and enthusiastic patrons who, until his coming to Birmingham, had been unable to obtain much relief They have come from people in all walks of life, and bear the ring of truth and the stamp of loV- ing appreciation and gratitude. They are lord in their praise for the method and prescription glasses of Charles Lincoln Smith.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
TROUBLE CAUSED BY
 MISUNDERSTANDING
SITUATION IN CARACAS HAS BEEN EXAGGE3ETED AND CASTRO IS CONFIDENT NO STEPS WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST HIM.

Willemstadt. Island of Curoacoa, March 9.-(Correspondent of the Associated Press )-Through the Caracas papers much publicity has been given to the efforts of Senor Paul to bring about an amicable settlement in Washington of the grievances of the United States against Venezuela. Statements are print ed daily that the difficulties are due en- tirely to a misunderstanding which will be explained away and assurances are given by the Caracas press that there is no danger of American intervention.
 President Castro Is said to be confident that no steps will be taken against his government by the United States or any European power.
 On Saturday the celebration of pre- lenten carnival began in Caracas and con- tinued until yesterday. President Castro left Caracas for Valencia Monday even- ing and 1t Is said he will remain there for several days. On account of the large number of masked persons in the streets of Caracas during the carnival 1t was reported that the President did not think | it advisable for him to remain in the capital. F Formerly he frequently rode through the streets in carnival season and l took part in the festivities but this year he did not see fit to Join in celebration. As result of the great financial depres- sion in Venezuela the carnival was much less pretentious this year than formerly. | The course in the United States in the Santo Domingo affair has raised the hopes of the diplomatic corps in Caracas that the Venezueleans difficulties may be re- ferred to Congress. In discussing this the newspapers commend the plan and say nothing but credit can come to Cas- tro and his supporters through a con gressional investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
City Court of Birmingham.

The assumpsit suit of the May & Thom- as Hardware company vs. Mrs. Kate Thomas is on trial before a jury in the first division of the city court of Bir- mingham.
 The suit of A. Latady vs. the J. H. McCary company. on trial in the first division, resulted in verdict for the de- fendant. Suit was brought to recover a sum of money alleged to be due for legal services.
 Judge Ferguson presiding in the first division, disposed of the following cases yesterday morning:
 J. c. Wright vs Western Union Tele- graph company; dismissed for want of prosecution. J. C.. Johnson vs. Avondale Stove and Foundry company; judgment for plaintiff for $425 by agreement.
 Today's docket:
 No. 1492O-John E. Morris vs W. N, Crellin ct al. damages. Attorneys. B. M. Allen; Bush & Bush. No. 16290-L R. Booth vs. Pearl and W. H. Talbot; appeal by defendant. No. 1e29s-John Parker vs. Alonzo Tay- TOT, 'tlc.s udilldSeS. <AitoihSsS Sy A o' 4 Sia celor and Shugart & oberdorfer; Shugart & Bell.
 No. 16S04ERobertson Grocery company vs B. w. Holder and A D. Coalson. At torneys, H. K. White; Ward 6 Drennen. SECOND DIVISION. Judge Charles A. Senn presiding:
 The damage suit of Henry Redus vs. the Milner Coal and Iron company is on trial before a jury in the second division of the city court. The suit of John Waddell vs. the South ern Railway company. on trial in this court, resulted in verdict for the plain tiff for $25. Todays docket: No. 16,179.-Braun and Glazbrook vs. Kansas City, Memphis and Birmingham Railroad company, damages. Attorneys Lee c. Bradley and Enton P. Wright; Campbell & Walker
 No 16,1S3-Peoples Savings Bank and Trust company vs Bondurant-Lloyd company, ct al; assumpsit; attorneys. s. P. Bradley, Dill & Allen.
 No. 16,1S5.-Brown Tucker vs. Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company, damages Attorneys Sam Will John; Hugh Morrow. No. 16, 1Ss-G. c. Jones vs. J. R. Phil lips; appeal by defendant. Attorneys, w. S Burrow Russell & Lewis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
AMERICANS WILL
 GET THEIR SHARE
Russia Plans to Once More Put Her Navy on a Flrst-CIass
 Basis.

St. Petersburg, March 23, 12:S5 a. m.- The prospects of American shipbuilders having large share in the rebuilding and enlargement of the Russian navy are growing brighter. An executive naval programme which in few years will re- store Russia to an equality with the first class sea powers has practically been completed. but has not yet received the hnal assent of Emperor Nicholas. The policy of the admiralty will be to use the rebuilding of the navy for the development of the shipbuilding industry at home. All foreign shipbuilding inter- ests are enlisted in the rivalry The ad- miralty is inclined to show special con- sideration to the claims of Russia S French allies, but American propositions also are regarded with favor, and when the orders are distributed America, next to France, is likely to get the largest share since there is reason to believe that American enteip prise may also undertake the construction of a great snipbuilding plant at some port of the Baltic or on the Gulf of Finland. On account of anti British sentiment the propositions of Brit
 sh shipbuilders are receiving scant con- sideration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
SHOOTS OVER GIRLS
 SHOULDER AT RIVAL
Jim Harris Then Runs Down to River and Paddles Across to
 Alabama.

Columbus, Ga, March 22.-(Special)- With a girl standing between them beg
 ging them not to fight, Jim Harris, armed
 with a pistol, and Jim Tom Hudson, with
 a drawn brick, advanced upon each other in front of the Muscogee boarding house on Broad street tonight. Both are young white men.
 Harris had crossed the Chattahoochie river from Alabama in a batteau to see the girl Lizzie Worthy, a factory oper-
 ative, and anticipating trouble armed him
 self A quarrel arose about the girl, it is said, and Harris fired at Hudson over the girls shoulder, the bullet missing him, however. Harris then ran to the river bank and when the police arrived had padded back to the Alabama shore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23

Athens, March 22.-(Specia1.) )-At a spe- cial meeting of the membership of the Presbyterian congregation in this place lost evening, called for the purpose of a full and free discussion of the great question now agitating the minds of the Presbyterians of the United States over union, the question was ably discussed by the leading elders of the local con- gregation, both for and against the ques- ton of union, and at the close of the discussion vote was had and resulted in favor of union by about two to one. This was done so as to instruct the dele gates to the next meeting of Robert Don nell presbytery that they might intelli- gently represent the local congregation in this great question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23

require trip to dreamland, so the ap- parently wise ones are saying, to figure a large and pressing motive for an extra sessions of the solons.
 There are predictions on every side that the railroad rate question is destined to be the all-absorbing issue in the com ing gubernatorial election.
 "Whatever be the form, whether there is a readjustment of the rates forthwith or whether there is none at all the next governor of Alabama will owe his elec- ,iontto a verdict of the people on railroad rates" said a prominent politician yes- terday, and ex-state official. There Is no use talking about probabilities. l am already convinced that the railroad rates issue is going to loom above every thing else Some may accuse Dr. Gun ningham of taking to himself some of MT. Corners thunder. In my opinion, MT. Conner does not intend to run for gov ernor. He might have entered the race if Dr. Cunningham had not fallen in line with him."
 The coming of Governor Jelks to Mont gomery to take up the routine duties of office is looked forward to expectantly. He will probably leave Eufaula today or tomorrow. Reports from his home are to the effect that his health has been im- proving ever since he came to the state last Friday.
 Meanwhile attaches of the Governors office and state officials decline to dis tuss the Cunningham letter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Water In the Daily Diet.

The important place that mineral waters are taking as a daily necessity is very noticeable. The consumption. although enormous, is constantly increasing The bottling of waters at the various springs in Maine, New York, Wisconsin, Colorado. California and other states gives em- ployment to many thousands of people The industry in this country is of com paratiyely recent date and received it's impetus from the success of Apollinaris water, which is bottled at a spring of that name in Germany. Apollinaris began to have a large sale in the United States thirty years ago and today its name is a household word throughout the world Another foreign water that has come into notice within the last few years is Apenta. coming from distant Budapest Hungary, a locality noted for It's aperient water springs; and many other countries, among them Italy, France. Spain and Japan, send we'll known waters to the American market.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
THREE INDICTED
 FOR THE KILLING
YoULANDA DECO, HAzLE DEAN, AND WILL A. HASSoN ARE CHARGED WITH KILLING AU- BREY WoMAck AT eADsDEN.

Gadsden, March 2.-(Special)-You Degg Hazel Dean and Will A. Hasson were indicted today by the city court grand jury for murder in the first degree, all three being charged with the murder of Aubrey Womack at the Locust street resort of Youlanda Degg early Sunday morning on the 1st of January, 1905.
 The killing of Young Womack created considerable excitement at the time. You lanada Degg claims she did the shooting in self-defense, Womaclz striking her with brass knucks. Youlanda Degg Is out on $2500 bond. Hazel Dean has not been ar rested Hasson is out on $500 bond, which he made several weeks ago when he re- turned to the city and surrendered to Sheriff Chandler
 Friends of Hasson express themselves as being surprised that he should have been indicted. Gadsden is his old home, and he has a host of friends here who believe him innocent and the victim Of unfortunate circumstances his flight from the city on the day of the killing caused unfavorable comment. Hasson was a volunteer in the Spanish-American war and made a splendid record. llls father is a Confederate veteran and las been door, keeper of the House of Representatives for years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Ladies Thrown to Ground.

Huntsville, March 22.-(special)-News comes from Mayesville of a serious road side accident in which the Misses Jor- dan were painfully injured. The back wheels of the vehicle in which the ladies were riding came off and precipitated the occupants to the ground Miss Mary Jordan's arm was broken and she was bruised on the face and body, while Miss Ella Jordan escaped with bruisedes and a dislocated shoulder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from the probate court as follows:
 Otto John, Vivian, and Miss Christian Hangs.
 Hiram T. Reaves, Palos, and Miss Alice Howard.
 James W. Drake. Avondale, and Miss Alma Gresham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Camping Outfit for President.

Austin. Texas, March 22.-The adjutant general today shipped car load of tents, iron bedsteads and other camping outfit to Burl, Texas, to be used by President Roosevelt and party on their big hunt. Burl is in Guadaloup county, a short dis tance from San Antonio
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
MllItary Eires on Peasant Rioters.

Warsaw, March 22.-Serious Agrarian disturbances occurred today at Kutno. It is reported that the military fired on peasant rioters and that several of the latter were killed or wounded. There were similar riots at Ostrov, in the same district The governor of Warsaw, with the public prosecutor. has gone to in- yestigate the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Circuit Court.

in the circuit court Next week the reg ular docket will be taken up by Judge Coleman.
 May Yaw, pro ami. J. J. Yaw, Ida Harris. Mary J. Yaw, Green Harris, pro ami, and J. G. Yaw have each filed suits in the circuit court against the Southern Railway company, asking for damages to the amount of s1OOO. Suits are brought for alleged personal injuries.
 Criminal Court. FIRST DIyISIoN-Judge Dan A. Greene presiding:
 Henry W. Phillips of Ensley, recently
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, March 22.-The President today appointed the following postmas- ters:
 Alabama-Fort Payne, Ella G. Nix. Arkansas-Cotton Plant, Frank II. Kennedy.
 Texas-Commerce. Dallas Herbert; Hubbard, George w. Cash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23

The Peerless Buffet serves a special dinner bill. The food is cooked like you get it at home and the service IS unsurpassed. We cater to the best people in the city 1; come and see us.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Real Estate Transfers.

Real estate transfers have been filed in the probate court as follows:
 H. kirke Wyatt and wife to Wyatt Liquor company. lot F, block 1, Mont gomery & Parks survey, Woodlawn; con sideration, s1O0O.
 Wyatt Liquor company to H. Klrke Wyatt lot ?. block D. L. V. Rosser's sur yey, Woodlawn; consideration $500.
 Elizabeth Medley and husband to Isaih Phillips. lot 19, block 193, Elyton Land company survey; consideration s27OO
 Steiner Brothers to the o. L. Gregory Vinegar company, property on Highland avenue; consideration $6469 91
 H. c. Moore, ct all, to Maggie B. Moore, ct al.. lot 16, block 119, Bessemer; consideration 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Notice to contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned, until F o'clock noon We'd nesday, April 15, 1905 for refioorlng the Twenty-first street viaduct. The right is reserved to reject any or all bids
 JULIAN KENDRICK, 3-21-eod-to-4-15 City Engineer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
THE LEGAL RECORD.

convicted in the first division of the crim- inal court has been granted new trial by Judge Greene before whom the case was first tried. Bond to the amount of 5000 was fixed for the appearance of the defendant at the. next term of the court, which was made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23

Charles Lincoln Smith. the famous New York optomitist, will be at the Hotel H.llman, private parlors, Nos. l, and 5, all this week. Consultation free Office hours 10 a. m. to 4 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Inducements for Extra Session.

There are other strong Inducements to call the legislature in extra session. Lieu tenant Governor Cunningham, some time ago, made public his views on calling an extra session with a possibly impaired general revenue law as the cause.
 Attacks are being made now against the revenue law of the state both by the supreme court of Alabama. and the United States circuit court for the district of Maryland by the Manhattan Trust com pany and the Continental Trust company. With so important a thing to the state as the revenue law in peril 1t does not
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.
Presbyterlans Favor Union.

MODERN conveniences and board. 1912
 Fifth avenue. 3-23-6t.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-01

steal in order to support themselves,
but gain livelihood by selling souve-
Mrs.
Chief White. of the fire department,
mas had printed and is distributing TO
his friends. neat cards. which bear not
only a handsome picture, out also the
correct numbers and location OF all
fire alarm boxes in the city. The cards
are very convenient, as they contain
information regarding the department
and are highly appreciated by those
fortunate enough to secure them.
Chicken thieves are again in evil
dence and a number of residents have
missed fine fowls during the past few
days Wednesday night the home OF
r. A. Hyer was paid visit and three
fine bronze turkeys were stolen. The
police are on the lookout for the fowls,
but as yet have secured no clue.
On account of the many bfuejackets
now ashore Marshal Schad has increas-
ed the efficiency of the police depart.
ment to a considerable extent by add.
ing a number of extra officers. These
are mostly stationed in the lower Sec
ton of the city, where in some instan-
ces as many as three and four officers
are placed upon one beat.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-01
TERSELY TOLD.

r. c. Snipes, of Tallahassee, was
here yesterday on business, and was a
registered guest of the Escambia.
Col F. G. Hecker, of Century, one Of
tae most prominent men of that thriv-
ing little city, was in Pensacola yes
.trcay on a short business visit.
W N. Curtis, of 314 East Gadsden
street yesterday exhibited at The
Journal Office some fine samples of
strawberries grown in mis- front yard.
lie planted some of the vines in a
h2-rcl in his yard, watered them as
they needed it, and he now has some
very luscious fruit.
c VI. Darling and C. C. Murphy, of
Jackson Mich, expert bicycle riders,
reached the city yesterday from a trip
around the United States for a purse
@: $4,000. They have already visited
'|eniy-Six states and four territories
within the past eleven months, and ex-
p 10 pass through the remainder
curing the next seven months, as the
in.- limit is eighteen months for the
e2'.se trip. The conditions are that
.-'y will neither work, beg, borrow or
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1905-04-01
GOOD ROADS EXPERT
REACHES THE CITY.

A. s. Mann, the Good Roads expert,
who has been building sample roads
throughout the state for the COVER
ment, reached the city Thursday night
from Jacksonville He Is here for the
purpose of building sample mile of
road in this city, In ORDER 10 instruct
the road superintendent and others
on the best manner of building
streets.
This is the outcome Of the CORES
pondence between Mayor Welles and
Col. A. s. Mann, the latter being very
prominent in securing the appropria-
ton from the government.
A rock crusher will be located at
the corner of Main and Jefferson
streets, and the rock after being plac.
ed in condition viii be used in making
any street that the mayor may 6esig-
nate
The sample street building will be
one mile in length but it has not yet
been definitely decided which street
will be utilized.