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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
VERNER'S PYGMIES
 IN GOOD HEALTH
MAN RECEIVES A LARGE TRACT OF LAND IN AZ RIGA FROM KING OF BELGIUM TO CONDUCT HIS WORK.

Tuscaloosa. April 20 -(saa9al1 IA let ter has been received gre from the Rev. S. P. Werner, which was mailed from one of the Canary islands. the point so far reached in his homewarl jou,ney with his band of African pygmies. It will De re- membered that Mir Werner brought these pygmies over to the exposition at St. Louis last year under contract with the managers of that enterprise. and that they were a very interesting feature of the exhibition The letter states that all of the party are well, and that they ex- pect to reach the continent of Africa in a short time.
 It conveys the further interesting infor- nation that MT. Werner has received a deed to himself from the King of Belgium of vast tract of land in the heart of Africa on which he may conduct as he thinks best his plans for the civilization and enlightenment of the indigenous races thereabout. He is now busily en- gagged in the organization of a corporation looking toward the development of this country and the ultimate reclaiming of its people to civilization and Christianity.
 Mr. c. B. Werner of this place is an uncle of the Rev MT. Werner. whom the latter was visiting here shortly before his return to Africa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
HOLD UP MEN GET
 BUSY AT ANNISTON
THOMAS L. GRAHAM IS S STOPPED ON NOBLE STREET WHILE TO- HICKMAN WAS sTANDlNG ON THE OTHER SIDE.

Anniston, April 9.-(specal)-A hold up second in boldness to one other that occurred in Annston a few months ago was that of Thomas l.. Graham, who was made to throw up his hands last night about 7;30 o'clock at the corner of Six teenth and Noble streets The highway man was indeed bold, as the holdup oc- cured near the front of the residence of J. II. King and while persons were just across the street. The man seemed fright ened himself nearly as much as was his victim is what Mir. Graham said of the appearance of the man while he went through his pockets. l.. F. Cooper, who is an extra policeman, was standing across the street at the time of the holdup and the robber spoke in such low tones that it did not attract his attention other than to think that MT Graham was the victim of joke. When the circumstances were told to MT. Cooper he and MT. Gra- ham followed the highwayman. and thought they had him surrounded. but this proved to be wrong when the police ar- rived and thorough search was made. Mir Graham had only a small amount of change in his pockets. but had good watch, which was overlooked
 In the lookup at the city hall Is a man that Is believed to be the highway
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
FIELDER MUST PAY
 HEAVY FEES IN SUIT
Former Citizen of Amercus, Ga., Who
 Entered Suit In United States Court
 Must Pay S19,ooo as Result of De- crees-Judge speer's Last Act In
 case-WeaIthy Citizen of Nashville.

| From Macon Telegraph, April 1O
 | Following s an account of the suit or l T. S. Fielder against the Corbin Banking
 company which appeared in the New 1 York Tribune on April 6. This suit Is
 well known to large number of Geor- gians and especially in Macon and Am ericus MT Fielder was a resident of
 Americus at the time the litigation began and this brought the suit before Judge Emory Speer in the United States court in this city. MT. J. N. Tally was stand ing master and took large amount of testimony. His finding was against MT.
 Fielder. When cross bill was filed in
 the court here by the Corbin Banking
 company Judge Speer again decided against MT. Fielder and the decree which is mentioned in the account of the New
 York paper was the last act performed by the United States court in the litiga- tion The account is as follows.
 "The last feature in the protracted
 litigation between the Corbih Banking company and Thomas s. Fielder, now one of the leading citizens of Nashville, Tenn,
 is decree against Fielder by Judge Elm ory Speer of the United States circuit court in the southern district of Georgia. Fielder must pay S10,000. Fielder was a protege of the late Austin Corbin. Af- ter Mr. Corbins death, in 1S96 Fielder instituted suit against George s. Edgell as surviving partner, and Austin Corbin, Jr.. saying that he was entitled to one half of the profits of the department in his charge earned after he came to New York. A receiver was appointed and as- sets worth more than $l 000. GOO were tied up to secure Felder's claim, but after ward released on the giving of heavy bonds. In March. 1903, Judge Speer hand ed down a decision against Fielder. The proceedings since were to determine how much Fielder should pay the Corbin Bank ing company to reimburse 1t for resist ing suit.
 MT. Fielder married Miss Nellie Belle Smith, daughter of Milton H. Smith, president of the Louisville and Nashville railroad. MT. and Mrs. Fielder went to Nashville and became acquainted with Samuel M. Murphy. who owned about all of the street railway roads in Tennessee. When Mir. Murphy died in December. 1900. he left practically his entire estate of more than s1, 600 to the Felders.
 The defendants. MT. George S. Edgell and MT. Austin Corbin, are well-known bankers in this city" co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
ON THE RACE TRACK
Al Mcmphls.


 Memphis, April 19.-Capt S. S. Browns S-year-old bay colt, Glen Echo, gal loped away with the rich Peabody handi- cap, the stake offering for the closing days sport at Montgomery park. The race was at mile and an eighth with $i5OO added money and a valued silver cup donated by Col R. B. snowden.
 Glen Echo was always favorite in the betting ring, but strong play on Mabel Richardson forced her price down from fours to twos before the horses were sent away. Glen Echo made a runaway race after the half mile post was passed, winning pulled up.
 Probably the greatest selling event on the card was the fifth race at six fur longs, when four starters faced the bar rer. Councilman was favorite with Old England second choice. Silver Skin. which was well played, lay in the third position to the stretch. and in driving finish beat Old England a nose.
 Horses and horsemen are leaving to- night for Nashville, St. Louis, Kansas City and Chicago.
 The meeting which closed today has been remarkable good in attendance The oetite TeceIlly passed a Dlll pro- hibiting betting on races in this state, and 1t is generally understood that no more running races will take place hero unless new legislation Is enacted two years hence. The Memphis Jockey club. however, will probably hold a fall meet ing of fifteen days duration.
 First race, selling, six furlongs-Lady Ellison, 90 (Aubuchon), Il to ,, won; Presentimenti 96 (MeIntyre). 23 to ,, sec ond; Dapple Gold, 1o9 tMartn), to l, third. Time, Ills.
 Second race, mile and one-sixteenth-- Benvolio, ll0 tBoland) to D. won; Golden Mineral, 1O5 (McIntyre) 6 to l. second; Brooklyn, 1Oi CHarris), to l, third Time, 1 :50h.
 Third race, selling, four furlongs-Youth, III (Martin), to }, won; Swimming Girl, 105 (Aubuchon), to l, second; Rustic Lady, 105 (F'isher) to 1, third Time. :50 Fourth race, Peabody Hotel handicap one and one-eighth mile-Glen Echo, 10j (Martin), 12 to ,, won; Falernian, 90 e. Morris), to l. second; Bondage, 105 (Mc- Intyre), to 1. third. Time. 1 :55.
 Fifth race, six furongs-Silver Skin, 100 CWishard), to l. won; Old England. Ill Martin), to ,. second; Councilman, no CTruebeD, to }, third. Time, 1:14N.
 Sixth race, six furlongs-Ill Dittore. 95
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Tuscaloosa z. Selma 6.

Tuscaloosa, April 9.-(Special. )-The Un- iversity of Alabama defeated the Selma Indians in a close game on the campus this afternoon by a score of to 6. The game was easily Alabamas up to the sixth, they having five scores at that stage of the game and the Indians none. The latter jumped into Ellington then, however, with several singles and a home run, on an error and tied the score. The game was close from then on, but the college boys had a little the best of it, except for the sixth inning The batting of the Indians was slow and they made a number of errors. The Alabama boys made all kinds of hits and played nice fielding game, though their base running was slow Score by innings:
 Indians ............ .............. .0O0 005 010-6 Aidpdind .'.s.. '..........,.....,Ulz UZZ OOU-i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
AUTocRAcY vs. BRAINS.
How Russia Treats Those Who Are
 Daring Enough to Think.

From the Reader Magazine.
 Mir Macbeth gives the following list of names as those of the greatest distine- ton in educational Russia: Milyoukov, Kovaleysky. de Roberty. Yunogradov. Menchikof and Mouronltsev.
 ''The first" observed the correspondent. was exiled and is now ecturing in Har- ward on contemporary Russia.
 "The second was exiled and founded the Russian School of Social Science in Par.s
 "The third was exied and occupies I chair of the same school.
 "rhe fourth has accepted permanent ehair at Oxford university
 "The fifth was long associated in Paris with pr. Pasteur, and is now one of the greatest bacterologists in that city.
 "The sixth was not formally exiled but was requested to resign his chair of law in the University of Moscow and is now practitioner in that city,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
BEAVERS TO PLAY
 CHEROKEE INDIANS
RECEIPTS ARE TO GO TO THE BEAVERS GYMNASIUM HALL. OTHER ITEMS OF NEWS FROM BEssEMER.

Bessemer, April 19.-(special)- 1.-The Bes- semer Beaver Dam baseball team issget- ting in fine shape for the first game with the Cherokee Indians tomorrow afternoon at $50 o'clock at the Fourth Avenue park. The sale of tickets for these games is very encouraging, and there promises to be large attendance at all three games tomorrow, Friday and Saturday The games are for the benefit of the Beavers gymnasium fund.
 Mrs. George Randle of Columbus, Miss, is visiting her father, J. E. Rogers, on Arlington avenue.
 The fire department was called to ex- tinguish fire on the Steiner building to- night at o'clock. The fire proved to be nothing more than a combustion of soot in the chimney. No damage was done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
At Nashville.

Nashville. Tenn. April 1s.-Tomorrow the annual spring race meeting of the Tennessee Breeders association at Cum berland Park will be inaugurated. the sport so last eleven days. We'll filled barns at tho park and the number of vis- iting htls.n.en in the city give promise of q highly successful meeting. For the opening day the star feature is the Cum Lerland derby for three year olds, s250O added at 11s miles. Six starters are col orrd on the card but il seems probable that the Gtfst stable will pin their faith tO Mcclellan and reserve Lady Savoy for battles further up the line. In the event, Ivan lh 1eefrble. with Il. Phillips up, will be the ulhnc fayorite Mcclellan. it is sti1 has shown his trainer great things and the Gcisi colt will have a following. The racing Is 10 be conducted under the rules of the American Turf association. Six attractive races make up the first days card. The weather tonight Is clear and pleasant, while the track Is fast. The entries:
 First race six furlongs-Garnish. 1al ; Columbus Girl. Mamie Hodge, IT.; Jake 12: J. Ed Grille, Ill; Braden, 110; Blue Flame, 104.
 Second race, four furlongs-Fo 1l2; Ohiyest. Trenola, Ensley Bright Star Leigh Pacolet, Kereheval 10S; Miss Margo. Tadellos Cock Sure, Bernie N, 105; Helena c, 102.
 Third race, seven furlongs1Water Wower 112; Miss Doyle, Ill; Mizzen Mast, 107; John Doyle, I06; Ivernia. 102; McElvan, 1O1; Chanterelle 100; Outwai, 99; Norwood Ohio 96; National Darthula, 8: Angalotta, 92; Helma Belle, S9: Arthur Stillwell, SS; Madison Square, 50.
 Fourth race. mile and eighth. Cumber- land derby-Lady Savoy, 122; Mcclellan. 104; Ivan the Terrible, 115 Layson, 112; Besterling, 104; MT. Stubbins, l04.
 Fifth race, four and a half furlongs- Cortez. 1Oi; Lieber Gore. 103; The Sara cen, Sherrill. Country Lad, Chauneey Ol- colt, 100; Stidelways 97; Lady Ornama, 93; Sadie Cauvin, 97; Identy, 92.
 Sixth race. one mile-Memphian, 112; Guy Minister, 109; Juba. 106. Lilanoe, 104; scalper 1o1: The Trifler, 100; Lou M, 95; Zigzag, Violin, 90.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
VOTE FOR M'KLERoY.
Anniston and Oxford Companies Cast
 Their Vote Solidly.

Anniston, April 19-(Special.) )-The com missioned officers of the Annston and Oxford companies of the Third regiment voted today for the election of a colonel to succeed Col. E. l.. Higdon. whose time has expired. The six votes were cast unanimously for William II. Mckleroy of this city.
 No opposition is known of to him and it is thought that he will be elected colonel unanimously. Colonel McKleroy is one of Annistons most prominent citi- zens, being president of the Anniston Ma tional bank and prominent in business and social circles. He was captain of the Woodstock Guards of the old Second reg iment, A. N. G., in 1894
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
KING RECEIVES MORGAN.
American Financier Warmly Greeted
 By Victor Emanuel.

Rome April 19-King Victor Emanuel today received in private audience J. P. Morgan. who thanked the King warmly for the grand eordon of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, which he wore. The King was most cordial in his manner toward Mir Morgan and made the American fnancier sit next to him. He expressed his personal qualification at the generous act of MT. Morgan in returning to As coli the cope stolen from the cathedral there and sold to him by an unknown person. The conversation, which was carried on in English, lasted half an hour.
 Later the King received United Sena- tor Nelson w. Aldrich of Rhode Island
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Powers Is Lodged in Jall.

Huntsville, April 19.-(Special)-Joe D. Powers, young man of New Market, was lodged in jail here last night on a charge of assault with intent to mur- der. Powers Is charged with firing into a family with shot gun and putting out the eye of an old man. He was arrested for the crime, adjudged insane, sent to the state asylum. then sent back here and escaped jail few months ago. He has been to Texas since then, and re- gently returned home. Powers is well con- nected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20

man who went through the pockets of MT Graham on Noble street last night His shoes fit the tracks that were made by the fugitive last night. The prisoner gives his name as w. A. Andrews and says that he was reared at Greensboro. Ga, that he is d blacksmith and came here In quest of work. reaching the city yesterday about night. Andrews was ar- rested by Officers Cooper and Crabtree about noon today on Tenth street The charge against him is that of drunken- ness. But 1t Is likely that will have 10 answer to another charge before he gets a release. The officers are busy gath ering data bearing on the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Railroad Strike In Italy.

Rome, April 19,-The railroad strike continues and the situation Is practically the same as yesterday. Several thousand emigrants. mostly going to America, could not leave this city because 1t was impossible for them to reach Naples. Food and provisions at Florence, owing to the strike, are becoming scarce. Ar arrangements have been amde to have fish and meat taken to that city by carts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Owenton Victorious.

The Owenton second team defeated the Bessemer High school yesterday after noon by the score of 4 to l. The feature of the game was the work of the bat tery of Owenton and the hitting of Bag ley. In the seventh inning Bagley hit the ball for four bags scoring one other be- side himself. Score by innings:
 R.H.E Owenton .... ..,...... .010 001 200-4 12 2 Bessemer ...... ..........1 100 GOO OO0-1 5 Batteries: Price and Joshson; Adams and Ferguson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Mrs. Isabella Cooker Is Dead.

Anniston, April 9.-(Special) )-Mrs. Isa- bella Coker died at the residence of Capt w. C. Orr at Oxford today. Funeral row and the burial will take place at the family graveyard. on the Gladden. place, at Alexandria. She was among Calhoun's oldest citizens, being in the eighties. She has lived in the county practically all of her life. She was an aunt of Mrs. Dodson and Mrs. Orr of Ox- ford
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Shades Mountain Is All Right.

Shades Mountain, April 19.-(special)- The garden spot of Jefferson county Is all right. The vegetables in the gardens on the summit were damaged very little, If any The fruit is hurt. The grape vines were not injured. Our gardens look cold weather.
 We will have a good crop of peaches, apples, plums, cherries, grapes and rasp- berries Our farmers will commence shipping strawberries this week. The vegetables at the foot of the mountain were most all killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
UNWILLING
Confederate Monument, Birmingham,
 AIa., April 26, 1905.

On account of the above occasion the Iouthern railway will sell tickets to Bir- bingham at the rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip. Tickets will be sold for trains arriving in Birmin gham during the forenoon of April 2s. with final limit returning April 27, 1905
 4-12-td J. N. HARRISON. D. P. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Woman Buried With Honors.

Hirschberg, Silesia. April 19.-Augusta Graeber, whose courage and devotion to the wounded in the wars of 1s64-66 and 1S701 made her respected by all Ger many, was buried with military honors today a battalion of regular troops and all the local veteran organizations par ticipating in the ceremonies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Xanderbilt,s Horaes Min.

Paris, April 19.-W. K. Vanderbilt's Bengal, with Ransch up. today won the Prix Dubois DeBologne. Mir Wander bilt also won the Prix Veasquez with Terbung, ridden by Dickson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
THE AMATEURS
Princeton 3. Lafayette 2.

Princeton, N. J., April 19-Princeton won an exciting game from Lafayette this afternoon in the eleventh inning by to 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
At Acued duct.

New York April 19.-Legend, a long shot proved a surprise in the Rose stake at Aaueduct today by defeating the heav- fly played favorite, Lady Valentine. Le- gend and Lady Valentine ran close to- gether almost all the way, Legend gain ing the decision in the final stride by short head. Monte Carlo and Kiamesha were the winning favorites, the other events going to long shots.
 First race, four furlongs, selling-Pur- nett 96 (Baird), 10 to 1, won; Superior Boy, 10S (o'NeilD, to 1, second Tan gier, 97 q. Kelly, to 1, third. Time, :49 2-5.
 Second race five furongs. handicap Race King, 1l5 d.yhe), to 1. won; Jerry C.. IA (Odom), to l. second: Workman, 115 (Miller) 5 to 1, third Time, 1:01 2-5.
 Third race, selling six furlongs-Monte Carlo, 110 Perrine), 9 to 1, won; Cascine. no (Shaw), ' to ?. second; Tommy Wad- dell, 102 (RomanellD, b to 1, third. Time, Ills
 Fourt hraee, Rose stakes. four furlongs- Legend, 109 (O'NeilD, 15 to l. won; Lady Valentine, 109 CIildebrand), 3 to ?, sec- ond; Society Bud, 109 tLyne), to g. third. Time, :50
 Fifth race, one mile, selling-Toisan, no tBaird), to l, won; onatas, 112 Burns) to l. second; Wyefeld, 1O7 Freneh) 4 to 1, third. Time, 1:4l
 Sixth race, six furlongs-Kiamesha, 110 Qildebrand), to 5, won; Suffice, 1l0 Lee), 20 to 1, second; I=malian, 110 Grim mins), to 1, third. Time 1:16.
 Entries at Aqueduet.
 First race, four half furlongs-Carmag- nole, Commodore Fontaine Calabash, 10S Dreamland' 105; Special Lynsin, Al Pins. 109 Hickey, Jessamine, 100.
 Second race, handicap. one mile-Floral King, 11S; Leonidas, l12; Jacauin, Crown Prince. no; Grenada, iO7; Wilful, 105; San ta Catalin, 102; Kehalan, 100; Ocean Tide 9S Amberjack, 90.
 Third race six furlongs-Arsenal 10S; Nhorler, 1O7 Divinaton, Southern Cross, 106 Pronta, 1O5: King Pepper 103: AL linda, 99.
 Fourth race, the Peconic handicap. seven furlongs-Trapper, 1i3; Sinister, 112; Belle Strome 109 Buttllne, 107; Dia- mand Flush, 102.
 Fifth race, six furlongs-J. A. Warner, 112 Wizard Explorer. All Right, 110; Flaw Trey. 1OS; Water Mirrer, 9s: Miss Bessie, 92; Bizzy lazy. Second Light, 9l: Oerose, 9S; High Life, SC.
 Sixth race, four furlongs-Thrd Mate Carmagnole, Just. Fast Flight, Prospero Cracksman, Mark Meddle, Gold Badge, 10S Queen F'lorentine, Maudina. Ferro- niere, 105.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
Harvard 23 Carlisle 2.

Philadelphia, April 19.-The Harvard un- iversity baseball team defeated the Car hsle Indians today Score: R.H.E. Carlisle ........ ........ 100 900 001-- ? 6 ? Harvard ......... ......64l 332 22t-23 21 2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20

For that tired feeling. or when you are weary and worn out take Hoods Sarsa- parilla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20

at Broadway and 11th street. Centrally
 located. European plan. Moderate charges. Excellent cuisine. SPA 67t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
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., 1905-04-20
Money Saved.
GIT. pENIs HOTEL. NEW YORK,

Is money made on that Easter suit, hat and shoes. at Chamblee Bros big sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-20
That Easter Suit.

You can save big money by getting 1t at Chamblee Bros big sale, 2022 2d ave.
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tAubuchon), to 5, won Computation, 1os Helgesen1. [. l, second; Marco. 101 (Morris), to l, third. Time. 1:l54.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1905-12-13

Improve Cotton Industry Being Made Chance fOr
American Machinery. Need of Outside Markets.

1t is seen on every hand now, this
evidence Of Japan's preparation for
much enlarged commercial and indus
trial life, writes Miyaka Katokoro, a
Tokyo correspondent Of the Chicago
Post. The vigor, the same patience
and above all the same splendid sys-
tenn that were determining factors in
the prosecution of the late successful
war are to be directed toward the field
and the factory, toward the merchant
men and the railroad.
Two reasons for this activity may be
mentioned-irst, the Japanese realize
that if they are to benefit from the OPP
portunities presented by the outcome of
the struggle with Russia they must not
lose time: second, If they are not to
lose some of the industries either grow
ing directly out Of the war or having
been greatly stimulated by the war
much more than a home market must
be found to care for surplus manufac-
lures.
The belief is strong in Tokyo and
particularly at Kobe and other indus
trial centers that it will be but short
time till a distinct expansion in bust
ness is noticed. 1t Is also our belief
that this activity is to come not SO
much through the establishment of new
factories and enterprises as by reason
of very greatly increased capacity on
the part of the long established con-
Germs.
We naturally would prefer our In
dustries and commercial enterprises to
grow on foundations already laid, for
we have not forgotten the many bust
ness enterprises that sprung up like
plants of a night following the close of
the war with China. Many Of the rich
Japanese who went into these ventures
so readily with their money are now
among our most conservative business
men. They will act as a restraining in
fuence on the enthusiastic.
So we are busy just now seeing the
most that may be done with what we
have rather than reaching out to en-
courage things that we have not tried
and which might not be successful. AS
an example of this may speak Of our
cotton industry. A careful study Is be-
ing made of every factory in the land.
The number of spindles and looms in
each Is being noted, together with the
power now used to drive them. Where
the power is in excess Of the machinery
employed more machinery will be rec
commended, and in places where the
power already is inadequate to produce
the best results greatly increased en-
gines will be declared advisable, and
this will mean increased machines.
The object Of the inquiry is first of
all to see what use we are making of
what we already possess and to bring
it up to it's fullest capacity before en-