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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-15
Copyright. 100. by Charles A. Gray.
PRESIDENT M'KINLEY.

came feeble and finally gave out alto.
gcther.
The presidents death was undoubted.
ly due 10 heart exhaustion. but some OF
the physicians do not believe there was
organic heart trouble Tho theory of at
least one Of the physicians is that the
original shock Of the first bullet over
the heart had much 10 do with the
trouble which caused death.
Before O'Clock yesterday afternoon
1t was clear 10 those at the presidents
bedside that he was dying and prepara.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-15
JUST RECEIVED

a new line Of Window Shades; prices run from
ioc each up. Call and see them.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-15

Continued on page 4.
The age-herald., 1901-12-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS. ,
Robert N. Cotton.

Robert N. Cotton died last night at his residence in Sixth avenue. between Six teenth and Seventeenth streets, after an illness of only six days. Pneumonia was the direct cause of death. He was stricken last Saturday and rapidly grew worse until the end last night.
 Dr. Cotton is an old resident of Bir- mingham, having been here for the past twenty years. During most of this time he has practiced medicine, and was one of Birminghams most prominent physi- clans.
 pr. Cotton was a Confederate veteran, having served in tle Southern army through the entire war. He las since been actively connected with U. c. w., and the camp to which he belongs will attend his funeral today.
 He was also a prominent member of the Jefferson County Medical Associa- tion, and that body will also attend the funeral
 Dr. Cotton is survived by large fami- ly of sons and daughters, who are all well known in Birmingham.
 The funeral will take place from the house this afternoon at o'clock, and the interment will be at Oak Hill cemetery.
The age-herald., 1901-12-14
PROPERTY SELLS FOR $IOO,OOO
 HOTEL MAY BE BUILT
MAY SPEND $25O,OOO TO
 BUILD MALE COLLEGE

Speaking of the matter last night the Rev. Dr. Curry said:
 ''Yes there is not much doubt that a college of this kind will be built in Ala bama, and it seems to be the opinion of all interested that 1t should be built in north Alabama, and certainly not south of Montgomery. Georgia is willing for Alabama to have the scnooI, and wants to help build 1t. The Alabama synod has proposed to raise $15O.OOo, but if Georgia comes in that will add at least S1O0,0O0 more, so you see that will give us $250.- 900 10 put into our college.
 There is no institution of this kind either in Alabama, Georgia or Florida, and that it would be a success there can be no~question and we propose to make the terms so reasonable that our patron- age will be very great. Our idea Is to be able to educate a boy at a cost not ex- ceeding $50 a year, including all ex- penses. In fact the only heavy expense to us will be our teachers, as we propose to employ only the best.
 I've are not rushing matters yet, you known. We Presbyterlans believe in the perseverance of the saints. but we are feeling our way gradually and surely, and after our joint meeting in January we will be on a firmer basis and will be open to propositions from different local tiles, and tho one that offers the best in- ducements will secure the college"
The age-herald., 1901-12-14
HARRIS SHOW WILL
 CLOSE SEASON TODAY
Two Performances, Afternoon and NIght-Wlnter Quarters
 at Fair Grounds,

The Harris Nickel Plate Show will close the season today and will go into winter quarters in Birmingham. There will be a performance this afternoon at o'clock and again tonight at o'clock.
 The circus is said to be the most ex- tensive popular-price show travelng. and has had a successful season lasting nine months. Quarters have been secured at the State Fair Grounds, and with the conclusion of the performance tonight the horses, elephants, camels, lions and other animals will be taken to the Fair Grounds to enjoy long rest
 In a few weeks preparations will begin for next seasons tour. The wagons and cages will be overhauled and the per formers will begin practicing new turns The wintering of a circus is a mammoth undertaking and considerable money is left wherever a circus makes it's home.
The age-herald., 1901-12-14
CHARGE OFFICERS OF DEBENTURE COMPANY
 WITH ENTERTAINMENT

Presbyterians of Birmingham will make strenuous efforts to secure the location of a $25O0OO male college here. and if successful, this city will be adorned by one of the strongest educational insti4 tutions in the south
 At a recent meeting of the synod of Alabama a committee for the purpose of promoting this institution was appointed, composed of the Rev. A. A, Little, chair man; the Rev. G. w. Patterson of Mont gomery, Judge Coleman of Eutawi Cald- well Bradshaw of Birmingham, and the Rev. Dr. A. B. Curry of Birmingham.
 This committee met at the First Pres byterian church Wednesday to discuss the matter of raising funds and to re- ceive applications from different cities for the location of the school. There were several propositions received.
 No action was taken in regard to these offers. as proposition was received from the synod of Georgia and Florida that they unite with the synod of Alabama in the building of this college
 This offer Is now under consideration, and a meeting early in January of the held in Montgomery. After this meeting the committee will begin work in earnest and there Is hardly any doubt but that all their plans will be realized
The age-herald., 1901-12-14
COY. JELKS HERE ON
 A PLEASURE TRIP
CAME TO SEE MRS. JELks, WHO Ia VISITING IN BIRMINGHAM. BOARD WILL NOT HURRY IN REGISTRAR APPOINTMENTS.

William D. Jelks, Governor of Ala bam is in Birmingham the guest of E. H. CabinIss his brother-in-law He arriv- ed yesterday at 12 o'clock and will return to Montgomery this afternoon.
 My visit Is purely of social nature" said the Governor last night T came to see my wife who is visiting in this city and I will return to the capital to- day
 No, I am here on no political or State business and will attend to nothing of that kind while here"
 When you return to Montgomery will you and the other members of the board finish appointing registrars as pro- vided for in the new constitution" T can't say how much time we will consume in the work as we are going over the matter very carefully, We have sixty days in which to make the ap- pointments and there is no use for haste. We are doing our best to select good men and men with whom the people will be satisfied.
 Twill all the white men be registered?''
 '"That is the pledge of the party. and we will do our best to see that the prom ise is faithfully kept"
 The Governor was down town yester- day afternoon and called on many of his old friends He formerly resided in this city.
The age-herald., 1901-12-14
MAKE INSPECTION
 OF SLOSS PROPERTY
THREEMEMBERS OF DIRECTORY OF SLoSS-SHEFFlELD COMPANY HERE-ARE ON A TOUR OVER THE DISTRICT.

J. c. Mayben. w. H. Godby, and Will bers of the board of directors of the Sloss-S Sheffield Iron and Steel Company, are in Birmingham for the purpose of making an inspection of the property of the company in this district.
 The directors spent yesterday making an inspection of the city furnaces and a short trip to North Birmingham, after holding a consultation with President Hopkins. They were accompanied by MT. Hopkins and MT. Mcqueen. Today they will inspect other. property of the com pany. ard will be in the city for three days.
 In speaking of their trip and of the condition of affairs. MT. Mayben said:
 This trip is merely the semi-annual inspection trip made by the board of di- rectors. Of course, all have many things that sometimes makes 1t impossible to leave New York at certain times, for which reason only three of us are here on this trip. But at least three of us al- ways make these inspection trips twice every year. They have no special signi- ficance. They merely are made in March and November usually, but we were forced to wait until December this time.
 We have not made thorough examin- ation of everything yet, but are well pleased with what we have seen. The management of the company Is showing a wonderful capacity, and we are strongly impressed with such property as we have inspected. and with the business we find on the books.
The age-herald., 1901-12-14
EIGHT PETITIONS IN DAY.
Clerk Allison Kept Busy With Would
 Be Bankrunks.

The following petitions for bankruptcy were filed yesterday with Clerk Allison of the United States District Court:
 I. w. Edwards. liabilities s31S.5S. with no assets.
 A. W. Hudgins, liabilities, s251.15, with no assets further than personal property which is exempt.
 George K. Whitman, liabilities, s402.5o with no assets further than s6 wages due him.
 Harris Crawford of Lewisburg. liabili- ties, $12S. with only s7 assets. which ht claims exempt under law.
 Wesley Bonner of Birmingham, liabili- ties, $1s0, with no assets further Char personal property.
 Henry Blackm an. Birmingham, liabili. ties, 99 and personal property $90
 Will Hamilton, Birmingham, liabilities $S7.50 with $l0 in personal property.
 Garland White, Birmingham. liabilities s92.25, and personal property to tho amount of SIS
The age-herald., 1901-12-14
MACON LAID OPP
 UNTIL DECEMBER A
Night Captain of EnsIey Police Force Charged With Neglect
 of Duty.

On charge of neglect of duty, Night Captain Tony Macon of the Ensley police force was laid off until December "A by the board of aldermen and city council of Ensley Thursday night at their meet ing.
 Patrolmen Bennett and Pattie were put back to work. the council not thinking their oftense great enough to make them loose any more time. All three men were suspended several days ago by Chief of Police Camp. Captain Macon being charg- ed with being off duty. and the two pa- trolmen being charged with leaving the city limits while on duty. Investigation showed that the patroimen thought they were obeying orders.
 The election of officers will come before the board in January. and then the whole matter will be settled. Many are of the opinion that Captain Macon was not guilty of neglect of duty, and it is prob- able that they will make a strong fight in his favor.
The age-herald., 1901-12-14
Corner at Second Ave, and Nine- teenth St Bought by, W, H.
 Woodward and Associates
LOT ID BE IMPROVED BUT
 PLANS ARE KEPT SECRET
Second Big Slice of Real Estate MT. Woodward Has Become Inter- ested In-OWner of the
 Boddie Corner.

The Mcdonald property at Twentieth street and Second avenue has been pur- chased by W. H. Woodward and asso- ciates for the sum of s1OO,OOO The lot is 100 by 100 feet. located on the north- east corner, and is at present occupied by one-story buildings. An elegant hotel will probably be erected on it.
 The deal for the lot was closed yes- terday morning and during the day the sharing in the property. Brown Broth CTS and Company represented MT. Wood ward in the transaction. When seen yes- terday afternoon Eugene Brown of the firm said he was not in a position to make public the plans of the purchasers of the lot but would do so at an early date
 T cannot say what size building nor what kind of building will be erected" said MT. Brown. "We were only author ized to close the deal for the property and cannot say what will be done until MT. Woodward gives us further instruc- tions"
 When pressed for statement as to whether 1t was true the property would be used for hotel purposes he said he could not answer
 Believed Hotel Will Be Built.
 That large and modern hotel will be erected on the lot is confidently stated This rumor was first made current three months ago when an option on the prop erty was secured by MT. Woodward. It was then stated that a prominent hotel manager who has been identified with Birmingham for several years was inter- ested with MT. Woodward in the deal and that he would be made manager of the place in case a hotel was erected.
 Since the option was secured the ru- nor that a hotel would be built has con tinued to gain credence, until yesterday many stated 1t as a positive fact. No statement of an authoritative nature could be secured during the day. It Is certain, however, that the property will be improved at much cost
 His Second Purchase.
 MT. Woodward Is a citizen of Weld. Me, and has long been interested in Birming- ham. He is the owner of the lot at First avenue and Twentieth street, where the ten-story office building will be erected Work on the excavations Is now being rushed by the contractors. and the building will be completed by October 1, 1902
 In the purchase of the Mcdonald prop erty several Birmingham men are said to be interested. but no statement of their names would be made by the agents yesterday Rumor says, however, that
The age-herald., 1901-12-14
BEGGARS AS WELL
 AS FAKIRS MUST GO
STREET PEDDLERs GIVEN TILL NOON TODAY, AND PATROL WAGON WILL CONVEY BLIND
 AND CRIPPLED TO POOR HOUSE

Goodbye, dear street fakirs. am sor- ry to see you go, but really can't see my way to letting you stay" is the parting words Chief Austin uses as death knell to the Christmas trade of those who sell something for nothing
 The few gentlemen who continue to adorn street corners must cease business by noon today.
 Chief Austin will take the patrol wagon around today and convey the blind and crippled beggars to the poorhouse, where
 Many of the cities around Birmingham are feeling the effects of the chiefs de- cree as the fakirs are unloading on them. Ensley. Pratt City, Avondale and Bessemer have all received a share, and the other places further off will get their portion later. they will be taken care of. He says they are as much trouble as the fakirs They occupy the pavement during the holiday rush where they are most crowded and he will have them well taken care of un- til after Christmas.
The age-herald., 1901-12-14
William BIakely.

William Blakely one of the oldest in- habitants of Birmingham died at his residence in Eighth avenue and Twen- ty-fourth street, North, last night of heart trouble, of which he had been a sufferer for several days He was one of the pioneer settlers of this city, com ing from Blount county more than thirty years ago. He reared a large family of children, among whom are Mrs. J. A. Hood. Mrs. J. N. Jenkins, Mrs. Johnston and MT. H. E. Blakely of Birmingham, Mrs J. H. McRea, John and Jim Blake ly, of Texas.
 MT. Blakely died as he had lived n staunch member of the First Baptist church.
 The funeral will be held from the late residence at 10 o'clock this morning and interment Oak IIill cemetery.
The age-herald., 1901-12-14
 TO HAVE SWIMMING MATCH. This Is One Feature Promised at Post . if'e.s y'ssss B Smoker.

Post R of the Travellers Protective As sociation proposes to have good time tonight, and all members are summoned to appear at the Metropolitan Hotel par lors at 7:3O o'clock to dispatch some busi- ness. after which they will enjoy ban auet and get a peep at swimming match.
 The exact nature of this swimming match Is secret kept by Secretary E. l.. Higdon. and he says it's too good to tell until the right time comes. This time Is coming during the progress of the smok- CT. and some great fun is anticipated.
 F, G. Alexander president of Post B, will preside at the meeting tonight. Though the business session will be held in the parlors of the hotel, the main din- ing room will be required to accommodate the crowd of drummers at the smoker.
The age-herald., 1901-12-14

one gentleman is a banker and another hotel manager.
 Three months ago an option on the property was secured by MT. Woodward in which he was granted the privilege of buying 1t for the sum of $10OO0O during three months. For this he paid 5000.
The age-herald., 1901-12-14
MRS. SMITH BETTER.
Injured By Being Thrown From Her Phaeton on colliding With Wagon.

Mrs. Thomas 0. Smith, who was in jured Thursday afternoon by her phae- ton colliding with a wagon driven by a negro is much better,
 year-old son Julian. was thrown from her phaeton and had her wrist sprained and her face bruised. She was carried into the residence of Mack Drennen, where Dr. Cunningham Wilson attended her. She was afterwards carried to her home in Smithfie1d.
The age-herald., 1901-12-14
Weather Man Again Says
 Cold Wave is Fin Route Here

A cold wave is again said to be en route to Birmingham. During today and tonight the mercury will take drop of about 25 degrees according to a prediction re- ceived by Weatherman Jacobs last night.
 From Washington MT Jacobs received telegram as follows:
 At Birmingham the temperature will reach a minimum of 20 degrees before Sunday morning.
The age-herald., 1901-12-14
Charged With Blocking Pavement.

The case of A. B. Loveman of the firm of Loveman, Joseph & Loeb, who was in Judge Feagin's court yesterday morning on a charge of blocking the pavement on Third avenue was continued until Tues day. The lawyers in the case will file briefs. and the argument in the case will be heard Tuesday.
The age-herald., 1901-12-14

The temperature yesterday was about the 45 degree mark at it's minimum. The drop will therefore occasion a call for overcoats.
 The cold wave began it's journey far out in the west, where a blizzard is hold ing forth It is sweeping over the coun- try for the Atlantic coast. where it will spend itself in a struggle with the sea waves.
The age-herald., 1901-12-14

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The age-herald., 1901-12-14

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The age-herald., 1901-12-14

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The age-herald., 1901-12-14

There are cheap baking pow ders, made from alum, but their astringent and cauter- izing qualities add a dangerous element to food.
The age-herald., 1901-12-14

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The age-herald., 1901-12-14

tcontlnued on Page six.)
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-07-25
Forgot Her English,

A young Russian woman who has
only been for few months in this
country is an intrepid speaker of Eng
fish and is constantly telling her
friends that she has mastered the lam
guage in this short space without any
difficulty whatever. The other after
noon when she called on society belle
she was shown at once to the boudoir
of her hostess and found that young
woman in charming negligee costume.
Il hope you will pardon my desha-
bille," the American girl said. IT have
just come in.''
mo. indeed; certainly not" the Rus
sian maid replied vivaciously in her
pretty accent. 81 would not do so: no.
no."
Then there was an embarrassed
pause, and the American had just COM
menced in constrained voice to talk
OF the weather when there were signs
of wild excitement from the Russian.
1.-The answer was yes" she exclaim-
ed. Il have it all wrong. I have my
English forgotten. The answer was
most certainly yes"
And then the conversation ran on
smoother lines.-Baltimore News.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-07-25
Simplicity.

John Fox, Jr., in study of '"The
Southern Mountaineer" in Scribner's,
relates that travelling evangelist, Mr..
Barnes, once Stopped at mountain
tavern and told the story Of the cruel
fxion.
When he was quite througA, an old
woman who had listened in absorbed
silence asked:
stranger, you say that that happen
ed a long while ago?'
eyes," said Mr.. Barnes, "almost 1000
years ago."
"And they treated him that way
when he'd come down for nothin on
earth but to save 'emr'
eyes,
The old woman was crying softly,
and she put out her hand and laid it
on his knee.
"Well, stranger" she said, ''lets hope
that hit amt SOL
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-07-25
Ancient Fishermen.

Certain hieroglyphics on ancient
Egyptian monuments seem to indicate
that the people who erected these me-
MORALS employed cormorants to catch
fish for them, as the Chinese do at this
day. In the same manner it is known
that the old Egyptians found in the
snarl of crocodiles a fayorite occupa-
ton. Men in fat bottomed boats COW.
cred with palm leaves seduced the I'M:
lucky reptiles into shallow water and
speared them there. The art Of dry.
Ing and curing fish, not discovered in.
Europe until the fourteenth century,
was known Of old in the land Of the.
pharaohs, and pictures are still extant.
representing the various stages Of the.
process and showing among other.
things how the big fish were cut in
pieces before being desiccated.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-07-25
Opposed Marriage Settlements.


Just before John c. Calhoun's mar
rage he had long talk with the legal
counsel Of his sweethearts mother re-
garding Floride's marriage settlement
and directly thereafter, says George
Wolsey Symonds in The Ladies' Home
Journal, wrote to his prospective moth
er-in-law on the subject: "From preju-
dice or reason I have always been op-
posed to marriage settlements. I think
experience and reason prove them to
be unfriendly to the happiness of the
marriage state and that they tend to
produce pecuniary embarrassment. In
that state there should be one interest,
one happiness and one destiny. That
entire confidence which is reposed by
a female in the object of her choice in
placing both her honor and her prop
erty in his custody gives rise to the
most sacred and tender regard. A
marriage settlement implies distrust.
It is no safety against inevitable acct
dent. 1t is a guard against the i'm
prudence or misconduct of the hus-
band only. If successful in life, there
is no benefit in one. If unsuccessful,
what more disagreeable than to have
property, but not to be able to pay just
debts? 1t would to me be Wretched.
1t would be splendid poverty"
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1901-07-25

ners Of his mouths rs he watched the
successive stages Of his brothers col
lapse But malice was not part OF
Joel Birdselrs make up. He answered
the deacon's question with question.
you amt forgot, William he asked
seriously, the day you an me signed
the pledge back in Vermont? Well,
I've kept my share ofsit to this day,
but never signed a pledge not to get
married.
"But you didn't tell u.s.
81 didn't have nothin for sure to tell
till last night. You know how courtin
Is, William. A man don't like to speak
right OUT
Once again the deacon swallowed
something that seemed to choke his
words. "God bless you bothp' he said,
and his voice trembled as he spoke.
Then he added quickly: perhaps
you'll forget the hard things I said.
You see''- .s..
tits just the same as if you hadn't
ever spoke 'em," JoeAinterrupted. can
now perhaps there's time yet to go
over to the creamery. Supposin you
tell Martha about it while I'm gone"
The quayering notes of a song awak-
ened the deacon from a deep brown
study as he strobe alone in the middle
of the storeroom floor. Listening, he
caught the words until they were lost
in the rattle Of the wagon wheels:
Bet my money on the old bay mare,
Somebody bet on the gray.
The deacon did not stir until the
sound had died away in the distance.
Then he left the barn and slowly walk
ed up the path to the farmhouse AS
he reached the porch he hesitated
moment. Darn my fool picture" he
said to himself, Il might have knowed
it! But it's good joke on mother
anyhow
Then he entered the kitchen, closing
the door behind him.