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The age-herald., 1897-12-17
TO SAVE BEARD'S NECK.
An Effort is Being Made By the Scottish
 Rite Masons.

Another effort has been made to save tho life of Bud Beard the l3-year-old nego boy who ds to be executed at Carrollton today for criminal assault
 The Scottish Rite Masons of this city have telegraphed Governor Johnston asking him to commute the sentence to life impris- onment.
 The governor had already refused to in- terfere with the sentence of the court and Beard has been taken back to the jail at Carrollton to pay the penalty.
 It is also said that other influences have been set to work to save the boys neck.
 In the event of the governors interfer- ence it is hardly probable that the boy could be gotten out of the county without being lynched.
 Governor Johnston has given no intima- ton that he will commute the sentence and Beard will, in all probability. swing today the youngest criminal ever executed in the state.
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erty belongs to us. New carpets, tables, pianos have been added, with additions to the library.
 During September I visited Vassar col lege, New York. have hoped that Judson would become the Vassar of the south. Can't expect such material equipment as Vassar for Judson with such benefcence as that of a Rockefeller to sustain it. I hope some one will arise to do something for the Judson."
 Good Work For Judson
 Dr. Eager attempted no defense of him sistent as trustee also of the Industrial school at Montevallo. He denied that he had been drawn away from one school by the other as there was no conflict, nor riva'ry between the two. The Judson stands for a higher, more costly educa- ton than the Iidustrial school It is 0 poor girls school, and rich men should not send their girls there. But the point in which the Judson stands above those schools is that it stands for Christian education.
 Dr. Sampeys remarks in places were in contrast between Christian womanhood and Mohammedan womanhood So he would compare Judson girls and worldly girls.
 Paul " Bonner: with fear and tremb- ling I stand before you. Never have I spoken before a convention before. l have definite creed as to women and believe in
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Howard College receive pupils from such schools without examination Third, that faculty of such schools notify each other of acceptance of the plan The plan is open to any school.
 Another recommendation not embodied in the report is that every church appoint a college committee. The report was re-read with the suggestions added which recounts settlement of the college debt, the resigna- tion of Hon. w. c. Ward from the board of trustees, and the election of Professors Roof, Hogan and Foster to the faculty, the first named to the presidency. Notice is also taken of the thrty-two ministerial students. certain material improvements in the buildings and gymnasium, the course of study, the curriculum being euloglzed, and the effort to establish a department of civil and mechanical engineering. The report calls attention to notes to the amount of s12,000 held against the floating debt.
 Dr. Ha1es Short Talk
 Dr. Hale said: "I am glad to make a hopeful and prosperous report. We didn't know how dear to Alabama Baptists How ard College was until the crisis came. If suit had been brought the creditors would have gained it. Disgrace would have been attached to us. Let it be understood that the indebtedness is $2O,OO0 bonded and $1S- 900 floating. We hold $12.OOO notes against the floating debt. These are good. Further we have considerable property. So really we have about enough to satisfy the float ing debt, and more if collectable. The only real indebtedness is the bonded debts.
 'It is said that we owe about $70,0o0. You see this is a mistake. Against this debt again,5yo see, your assets are the college buildings. Our Methodist friends to their honor be it said, are preparing to build a second college and here at Birmingham. What folly for us to have neglected our op- portunity.
 "The report recommends that We cancel the debt as soon as practicable and raise an endowment. I have great faith in the Baptsts of Alabama. The way the other institutions improve themselves is to use their wealthy men. I hope John D. Rocke- feler will help when the time comes Then the people are to be trusted when we give the facts to interest them.
 DeIvinas Into the Future
 The prospect is bright with our present fac ulty. The president has been out stirring up the state. He has offers elsewhere. We can't hold him unless we sustain him. We should have one hundred ministerial stu dents. We are now top heavy with them financially College professors should not be asked to contribute $2,500, as now, in tu- ition fees for these students. We can't hold the professors unless churches SUD- port them.
 "Again the curriculum Is being advanced and the institution deserves hearty SUD- port
 "The trouble with our Baptist people is that ministerial students are sent us and
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isterial students last year and thirty-two the present session.
 About 800 sermons had beer preached by the students during the season. There is no support given those without resources.
 W. A. Hobson spoke on the report.
 "All Baptists in Alabama are interested in ministerial education. It Is vitally con- nected with the interests of the state. Even young men know of a change for the better among the Baptists of Alabama by reason of ministerial education.
 'The board needs money. Certainly pro- fessors should not be permitted to pay $2,- 300 annually for tuition of ministerial stu dents of Alabama"
 A. J. Dickinson "The man who is a Christian gentleman, who feels that God has called him to rreach, and comes to Howard college makes me his debtor.
 "I got up to move that the ministerial board be separated from Howard college. I am amazed that professors carry the students"
 Dr. Dickinson made his motion, which was seconded.
 Dr. Shaekleford "I support the amend ment opposed to receiving students in pre- paratory department. They could be edu- cated more inexpensively in high schools and that would meet the difficulty of hay ing to degrade men who do not sustain the requisite standard of TO- Dr. Shackleford has experience It costs at his school from $5 to $6 per month. Rev. w. A. Hobson asked an explanation
 of MT. Dicl1inson's idea. He did not know
 of statute limiting the board to assisting students elsewhere.
 Dr. A. J. Dickinson explained that he re-
 ferred especially to the fact that the pro- fessors of Howard college were carrying the deficit of the board. Rev. w. J. Ivy asked the question: Do the teachers of Howard college receive a salary?
 pr. Dickinson's amendment was lost The Afternoon Session At D. m. the convention again assem- bled.
 The report of Judson Female institute was reread and discussed. Dr. G. B. Eager: q don't know of any cause so independent of a speech-either to commend it set forth it's just claims on the people of Alabama. I do not expect to urge it's claims, and will have several short speeches from brethren instead of one set speech. I will say one or two things with regard to this report. "Rev Patrick has proven the right man in the right place. When, after the death of Dr. Arnett, the youthful pastor of Siloam church, Marion, was presented for the place, the only objection was he was young man.
 "In the days immediately succeeding the death of Dr. Arnett an incident occurred that was regarded too sacred to mention in public In delirium he was anxious about the school, when suddenly he smiled | and was relieved. He had seen his suc- cessor in the person of G. B. Patrick. It l is believed that the thought of sober mo- ments found expression in this vision. Brother Patrick has proven himself fit | for the position in the class room and in matters of finance, at associations and | conventions-everywher q will not speak of payment of the debt. | One result has grown out of that property. It has been improved, because the prop
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
GYMNASTlC EXHIBITION.
Feats of Skill and Daring by the Members of
 the Birmingham Athletic Club.

The high-class exhibition to be held by the Birmingham Athletic club tonight will be one of the athletic events of the sea- son. Quite a number of tickets have al- ready been sold, and it is to be expected evidence to cheer on their respective favor- ties in the basket ball match.
 The entertainment will open with some scientific manipulations of the punching bag by E. A. de Funiak and Prof. c. H. Miles, to be followed with some calisthen- ics by the boys class. Then come some feats of skill on the horizontal bars and flying rings.
 The services of Mir. J. E. Mics, instruct or at the University of the South. Sewanee. Tenn, have been secured, and, together with MT. c. H. Miles, some clever work will be done in the line of club swinging, tumbling and wrestling.
 The exhibition will close with a match game of basket ball between two picked teams, explained respectively by Ernest Redd and Henry Dean.
 The teams will line up as follows: Henry Dean right forward. Ernest Redd Fletcher .... left forward .McDonough Corvin.... ......right guard ....Underwood Stollenwerck ....left guard ..........French Warren .. .........center ..........Jones
 It will be worth the price of admission to see the ''count'' punch the bag.
 The Miles brothers are noted for their acrobatic act
 The basket ball teams have been train ing for some time, and the rivalry is in- tense.
 challenge has been received from the Nashville Athletic club to play series of matches, and arrangements nrc being made to play both here and in Nashville.
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
DcwoLF HOPPER IN FL CAPTAIN. m

Undoubtedly the greatest comic opera attraction that has visited the south in several seasons is DeWolf Hopper's superb presentation of Fl Capitan.> John Phillip Sousa contributed largely to his reputation when he composed the quick, lively airs that characterizes IGl Capitan. Charles Klein in writing the lines for the opera did not have an ardous task. He was writ ing it for Hopper and Hopper is good any where he is put. There is very little plot to the opera. It deals with Spanish vice. roy to Peru who had not the moral courage to appear in battle and to save himself circulated extravagant stories as to his fighting ability and then joined the forces of the enemy as their leader. This part gives MT. Hopper full scope for his fun making proclivities. Alfred Klein, who has been with Hopper so long, was just as sparkling as in seasons past. Miss Alice Hosmer, Neia Bergen and Edmund Stan ley were the musical stars and were re- called time and again. Edna Wallace Hopper had a part that suited her. She is not an actress and neither can she sing, yet she always makes a hit. She is dain- ty and has those charming actions appa- rently insignificant, yet which keep her before the public.
 The scenery used in the play was very pretty and the whole production went off with a snap and vim that characteri2es every one of MT Hcpper's attractions.
 At the end of the second act the applause was so long and loud that the curtain was raised half dozen times Mr. Hopper then responded with speech The crowd wanted Casey at the Bat" but Mr. Hop per refused to recite it.
 Miss Francis of Yale" Is announced for tonight It is an English play which Charles Frohman is producing in America Frohman is one of the big men of the theatrical trust and 1t is noticed that he Is advertising the ''original New York caste" in connection with the company. This Is an old trick of the trust which has become too well known to gain any credence. The New York caste has been dispensed with and their places filled by inferior people, with every one of the trusts attractions which comes south. The New York caste is advertised, the prices raised and the public pays to see a play presented by poor actors which would be good in capable hands.
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
THE SECOND DAY ONE OF MUCH WORK Alabama BaptiStS Losing Little Time in
 Debate. WHEN ELOQUENCE FLOWED It Was LaadatOry Of the Work That Has
 Been Accomplished. TOWARDS GREAT DEBT DISCUSSED But It Is Shown That It Is Not as Large as Re- ported-Grand Old Judson and Its
 Youthful President Euogsed
 by the Delegates.
 
TOWARDS GREAT DEBT DISCUSSED

The second day of the Alabama Baptist State convention opened yesterday morn ing with devotional exercises conducted by Rev. J. s. Lowry.
 At 9:45 a discussion of the report of the board of trustees of Howard College was entered into.
 Rev. P. T. Hale, president of the board presented to the convention a plan of af- filiation between Howard College and the Baptist high schools in the state: First, that they adopt same text books. Second, that
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
PENDING \ SETTLEMENT Hearing of Back Tax Case Was
 Continued. ADJUSTED OUT OF COURT Claim For Taxes Against American Pig Iron Storage Warranty Company of New
 York-News of the Courts.

The controversy between Back Tax Col lector Badham and the American Pig Iron Storage Warranty company, of New York, will be amicably settled.
 The proceedings instituted by MT. Bad ham against the company, which was set for hearing before the court of county commissioners yesterday, was postponed until Saturday pending the settlement.
 Tax Commissioner Badham claimed of the company S4O,O 900 taxes on iron stored in the yards of the company during the past five years.
 President Hull, of the Warrant company, came to Birmingham to settle the matter, and agreed to proposition that both par ties appoint representative to visit the different yards and make report as to the number Of tons on which taxation was based. This was done and proposi- tion made to the company on the basis of the report, which will probably be ac- cepted.
 According to a writ of certiorari issued by Judge Banks, of the circuit court, on the petition of the Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing company, citing Back Tax Commissioner Badham and Tax Collector J. B. Francis, of Jefferson county, to ap- pear and show cause why certain taxes should be collected, was called for hearing before Judge Sharpe in the second divi- sion yesterday.
 On motion of the defendants, claiming thirty days in which to make answer, the hearing was postponed until Jan. 10.
 First Division
 In the case of Annie B. Marlxee, admins- tratrix of the estate of J. c. Markee, de- ceased, against the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad company, for damages, the general charge for the defendant was given
 in the following cases:
 l.. Rogan & Go. vs. w. R. Gayle, c. T. Hardeman, garnishee; S20
 A. b. Fields vs. John R. Perkins, assump- sit; $4O93.79.
 The case of W. H. Cook vs. the Wood ward Iron company, damages, was taken up and Is now on trial.
 In this suit W. H. Cook seeks to recover of the defendant $5OOO for alleged injuries to his minor son John while in the employ of the defendant at Dolomite in August, 1896.
 The case of Fred w. Mosby vs. the Lou isvlle and Nashville Railroad company is still on trial in the circuit court. The court room is crowded with locomotive headlights, couplers, etc., which are be- ing used as evidence. The circuit court grand jury, which has been in session since the 9th inst, will probably conclude it's labors today and ad- journ.
 United States Court Judge Boarman has not as yet made his ruling on the demurrer to the replication in the Klein case, but will probably do so this morning.
 Several orders were entered yesterday, but nothing of importance done.
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
tO,920 BALES OF COTTON
Received in Birmingham During the Month
 of November.

The cotton statement for the week ending December IS, as compiled by Secretary Boles of the Commercial club for the New Orleans cotton exchange, shows that the receipts were 1O,920 bales, shipments 7.664 bales, and the stock on hand 12,7H bales.
 The statement for the whole season up to date shows that the receipts are 7S.41 bales, shipments 57, ,493 bales, and the stock on hand 20 409 bales. The number of bales sold to local mills up to this date is 54o bales.
 These figures are not strictly accurate, as one of the congresses did not hand in their exact figures yesterday. Their statement was averaged from tho statements they have handed in for previous weeks.
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
OVERLOOKED THE BOOTY.
A Frutess Chase After the Murderers of the
 lampIighter.

Chief Deputy Sheriff warnock and Depu- ties Hillhouse and Jones. who were called to Mary Lee crossing on the Louisville and Nashville railroad Wednesday night to as- sist in the search for the murderer of Gill; more Edmonds. the lamplighter at that station. returned to the city yesterday morning after fruitless chase.
 The body of the murdered man was found near the railroad track. shot through the
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abdomen. It is supposed that he ran about 100 feet after being shot.
 Edmonds had received his months pay the day before from the Louisville and Nashville pay car and 1t is thought the murderer footed his pockets after killing him. So nasty was his search, however, that s41 which was sewed in the watch pocket of the murdered mans pants. was overlooked.
 Edmonds had family and resided in a section house at Boyles.
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
BNAi- BIRTH.
Fitting Celebration of the Order on the
 26th.

The local lodge Independent Order of B'nai Birth will celebrate B'nai Birth day in this city on the 26th inst.
 Joseph Hirsh, of Vicksburg. Miss, prominent member of the Mississippi bar. and of the order, will deliver the oration MT IIirsh's reputation as an orator has long been established and a large audience will no doubt greet him or this occasion. will no doubt greet him on this occasion. invited to deliver an address in Montgom- cry on the same occasion, and has accept ed the invitation.
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other boys who would pay something are sent elsewhere. It should be remembered that there is a good moral atmosphere, with thorough training, with less tempta- ton than in other institutions"
 Rev. A. r. Dix: ''Dr. Hales remarks embodied in the report would do good Peo- pie will not otherwise understand about the one hundred and sixty acres of this val- uable property which Is likely to Increase in vaIue
The age-herald., 1897-12-17
Bear and Dog Fight.

The place for the bear and dog fight to be pulled off has been changed from East Lake to Liberty Park. There will be some great sport when Old Bruin and a game speciment of the canine family come to- gether this afternoon. The fight will begin at 3:3O promptly. Admission 25 cents.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-04-16

Honest, joviai and big hearted
John Strentz on last Wednesday
passed his flfty-ninth milestone and
In the evening he celebrated the
event by "setting up" the cigars to
his friends and receiving their con-
gratulations.
Lawrence Kessler, former Lo-
gan boy who went to Philadelphia
to prepare himself for the profess
sion of druggist, has, we were in
formed, graduated from the Phila-
delphia School of Pharmacy and is
now authorized to mix the pills
that kill or cure. Here's our hand
Lawrence, and may success attend
you is the wish of the OHIO DEMO
GRAFT.
"The Resurrection Life" is the
subject for Sunday morning at the
M, E. Church, John e. RudisilI,
pastor. "The Highest Form of
Spiritual Development" is the
subject for evening. This is the
last of the series of sermons on
Spiritual Evolution. Both sermons
will be appropriate for Easter Sun
day. The classes and the Epworth
League will unite in a Praise SER
vice at o'clock.
Another evidence of the Republi-
can prosperity promised us last
fall is in the notice just made
public that the Hooking Valley is
going to cut the wages of their
engineers and fireman. We'll, let
the good work go on. 1t was this
class of our working men that vot-
ed for "little Mac" and made it
possible for him to occupy the
White House. They are now going
TO reap the benefits of the gold
standard prosperity.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-04-16
At Work Again.

A few applications of Salvation Oil
will readily cure sprains and bruises,
and heal cuts, burns and scalds. It's
undoubtedly the best pain-cure on the
market, and should be, ready for use, in
every home in the land. Mr.. Frank
Stubenhaver 1887 Elm ST., Dubuque,
Iowa, states: 81 used Salvation Oil on
sprained elbow, which threatened to
prevent me from working, and after
several thoroughrubbings awoke the
very next morning much relieved and
able to 60 to work. Had 1 not used
Salvation Oil certainly would have
lost weeks work, which would have
amounted to many times the cost of
bottle of Oil. Everybody should keep
Salvation Oil in the house." 1t is sold
everywhere for only 25 cents.
Sold by F. HARRINGTON, Whole
sale and Retail Druggists.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-04-16
A True Maxim.

Nothing succeeds like success, is q
maxim well applied to DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup, for this famous remedy
succeeds in curing every case of Group,
cough and cold which it undertakes,
and to this alone is due its wonderful
popularity. Mrs. Z. w. Richards,
22l4 Z. Cumberland St., Philadelphia,
Pa, states 81 have had DR.. Bulls
Cough Syrup on my bureau for the last
nine years, and have found it certain
and safe cure for Group. I have also
found it efficacious in extreme men,
braneous Group, and would advise all
mothers to use it." DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup costs only rs cents, and you
should bear in mind, that substitutes
simply benefit the Dealers purse. In
sist on getting DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Sold by F. HARRINGTON, Whole
sale and Retail Druggists.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-04-16
Observation-Disclosures.

At the home Of Mr.. l.. Nimon,
near the Falls Mill, April the 10th,
at s p. m. Mr.. Herbert S. Johnston
and Miss Ella Roberts. Rev. w.
II. Wright performing the cere-
mony.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-04-16
BACKUs--JoNEs.

BY Rev. w. II. Wright, at his
residence April the 10th, at 2:8O p.
m. Mr.. James d. Backus and Miss
Elizabeth M. Jones, both of Union
Furnace.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-04-16
ALLEN=KANODE.

Married by Rev. j. F. Williams
at his residence in Logan, April IA,
Mr.. Charles e. allen and Miss Su-
san G. Kanode, all of Logan.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-04-16
GREEN-sTEvENs.

AT the residence of Mr.. Charles
Stevens, in Logan, April 10th at
7 p. m. Mr.. Charles ID. Green and
Miss Clara M. Stevens. Rev. w.
II. Wright officiating.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-04-16
Notice of Appointment.

Estate OF Noah Hook man deceased.
The undersigned has been appointed and
Quained as Administrator OF the Estate of
Noah Hickman late OF Hooking County, do
ceased. Dated this 22nd day of March, A. ID.
1897, JOHN G KRINN,
Administrator.
Anvil 2-9w.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-04-16
Notice of Appointment.
April 2-3w.

Estate OF Catharine Au.tin deceased. The
undersigned has been appointed and qualified
as administrators of the estate of Catharlne
Austin, late of Hooking County, deceased.
Dated this 18TH day OF April, A. ID. 1897.
l. Y. Hartsel,
Apr l3 3-w. Administrators.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-04-16
Married.
MoHLER-coAKIEY.

At the residence of Rev. w. II.
Wright, April the 18th. Mr.. Jacob
Mohler and Miss Alma Coakley.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-04-16
SAUNER-MORIsE,

By Rev. j. f. Williams at his
residence in Logan April 18th, Mr..
Clarence e. Sauner and Miss Hattie
Morise.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-04-16
THE COUNCIL.
Off With the Old And On
With the New--The Old
Regime Wind up Their
OnOrOus Duties And
Adjourn Sine Die.

The Newley Elected Council Take the
Oath of OfIlce. e.--'The Make up Of
The New Councll.--It is Composed
OF Business Men of Progressive
Ideas aud will Follow up the Good
Work Commenced by The Old.