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The age-herald., 1901-10-12
HON. VIM. VAUGHAN
 IN WASHINGTON
His Visit Supposed to be Con- nected with federal Patron-
 age in Alabama

United States District Attorney William Vaughan, who is chairman of the State Republican Executive Committee is in Washington. It is not publicly known for what purpose MT. Vaughan has gone to Washington.
 MT. Vaughan Is in Washington on business the nature of which I am not in position to state" said a prominent Republican yesterday. Tt is an impor- tant matter, however. and the public will find out in good time, perhaps"
 Presumably the district attorney is in Washington for the purpose of looking after Federal patronage in Alabama, with special reference very probably to the re- appointment of pr. J. w. Hughes as post master of Birmingham. MT. Vaughan and Dr. Hughes are intimate personal and political friends. and as a matter of course MT. Vaughan will take occasion to urge Dr. Hughes reappointment And something may be said about the collec- torship of internal revenue. Judge Nor tons appointment was ordered by Presi- dent Mckinley, but before his commission could be made out the President directed that the matter be held in abeyance. Therfore Collector Bingham continues in office.
 There is a report that A. R. Minge of Montgomery Is an applicant for Lee J. Bryan's place as United States Marshal of the Middle District of Alabama at Mont gomery.
 Postmaster James W. Hughes was seen yesterday and asked if he had noticed the interview of George F. Jackson in Fridays Age-Herald and whether he had anything to say in reference to it.
 The postmaster was smiling and in good humor. Nothing in the world" he said. ''except that am perfectly satisfied that I will be reappointed postmaster. As to National Committeeman Dimmick he has already written to the President endors- ing me and asking that be reappointed." |"
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
KNIGHTS BEGIN
 DRILLING FOR 1904
Cyrene' Commandery Anxious That Alabama be Well Rep
 resented at San Francisco

The Knights Templar of Alabama made a good appearance at the Louisville Con- clave in September last. but there Is promise of far more military style and a much larger turnout at San Francisco in 1904 on the part of Cyrene Commandery of Birmingham in particular, and the fra ters of this state in general.
 As one of the officers of Cyrene re- marked, the Templars of Alabama did vile triennial.
 Had we got together in time," this Templar said, i've might have numbered three or four hundred in line. and been drilled up to the standard of the best of the eastern and northern commander ies''
 The officers of Cyrene are starting in ample time for the next conclave. The San Francisco Club and drill corps was organized dn the parlors of the Metropol- itan Hotel last night. with Eminent Com mander James Esdale as the permanent president and Senior Warden W. S. Scott as the permanent secretary. While this conclave club is formed under the banner of Cyrene, every Knight Templar in Ala bama will be invited to join the organiza- tior.
 A small monthly contribution to the club will bring the revenue up to sum sufficient to pay all expenses of the mem- bers from Birmingham to San Francisco and return three years hence.
 w. O. Snyder, A. D. Campbell and W. s. Scott were appointed committee to prepare bylaws for the San Francisco Club.
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
MAYOR ID INVESTIGATE THE
 GARBAGE CONTRACT QUESTION

might be able to do the work a little bet ter by a little more expense.
 '"The expense of this matter will grad uaIIy creep upv said Mir. Gray, and I have observed that these matters never work out as cheaply as they are fig ured."
 The question then arose as to whether the contractors had been furnishing the number of teams required in the con- tract. One or two men connected with the street department of the city volun- teered the information that the contrac- tors had not been using the full number of teams, but that on certain days they had used more.
 To Keep Check on Teams.
 Mr. Gray then suggested that a check be kept on the teams going to and from the dumping grounds and force the con tractors to come up to their agreement or deduct a certain amount of money for each failure. Alderman Ward said this would prove successful.
 MT. Heidt said he had talked with Mir. Burkhalter concerning the matter, and that the contractors were making very little money out of the contret. He said if MT. Burkhalter was allowed to keep the contract for the remaining part of the year he believed he would be willing to give it up
 Mayor Drennen then explained that if the city took charge of the work the pres ent plans were to put the teams under supervision of Street Commlssionioner McCartin. and that by working prison take 5000 and do more satisfactory work than Is now being done.
 Alderman Gray then settled the entire question by his resolution turning the matter over to Chairman Drennen to in- vestigate and act as he saw it The res olution was unanimously passed and a motion to adjourn was withdrawn In or der that a suggestion in regard to a sewer might be offered.
 Wants Flush Tank.
 MT. Gray asked that flush tank be placed in the sewer at Fourteenth avenue and Nineteenth alley. He said that some sickness has been caused by the inability SA eiiio ocWSi to Suiiy oh tHc water l ne matter was referred to City Engineer Kendrick.
 MT. Heidt complained of sewer leak ing in Twelfth avenue, south. He said the plumbers put no cement under the joints as is required. MT. Stockmar offered the information that nearly 50 per cent of the sanitary sewers in the city were leaking from careless plumbing and other causes.
 MT. Kerr then offered a motion that the matter of defective plumbing in sewers be investigated, and if the plumber had failed to comply with the law that he be arrested. This was unanimously adopted and the meeting adjourned.
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
COUNTY TEACHERS
 HOLD INSTITUTE
GATHERING AT oWENToN IS ADJ DRESSED BY SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION ABERcRoMBiE AND HON. JOHN 3. GRAHAM.

The Jefferson County Teachers Insti- tute met yesterday morning at o'clock in the chapel of the North Alabama Con- ference College at Owenton. Three ses- sions were held. and the body adjourned last night.
 Delegates from all parts of Jefferson County attended the institute, and an in- teresting as we'll as instructive pro- gramme was carried out.
 The feature of the day was the ad- dress by State Superintendent of Educa- ton John w. Abercrombie who spoke to the teachers on the "New School Laws T. The capacity of the college chapel was taxed, and his address was closely lis- tened to throughout.
 The institute was opened yesterday morning by I. w. McAdory. county su- perintendent of education. who called up-
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
BRANDON IS SAID
 ID BE INSANE
Acquitted on Charge of Larceny
 Because of This

In the Criminal Court yesterday w. H. Blandon, a white man from Limestone county was tried on the charge of grand larceny. He was charged with Having stolen a COW, and while the jury found that he was guilty, he was acquitted on the ground of insanity, it being shown that he was not responsible for his &C., tions. peculiar feature of the case was that the prosecutor whose COW had been stolen furnished the evidence to acquit the defendant.
 In this court Ed Gallagher, charged with shooting at Margaret Adcox, was acquitted. A verdict of not guilty was also rendered in the case of Bill McAn- ally, charged with assault and battery on Lula Petty.
 The business of this court for the week has been finished and the juries were dis charged yesterday afternoon.
 In chancery Court.
 In the Chancery Court the case of the Perry Mason Brown Shoe Company against the Lady Ensey Coal, Iron and Railroad Company ct all, was submitted upon dem urrers to the original bill and tne case Idhen uuuer dQVlSemenL Dy Chancellor Carmichael.
 The properties of the Lady Ensley Coal, Iron and Railroad Company have been involved in litigation for several years past, and the decision in this mIN E iy the chancellor may mean speS, yuted tlement of them The complaint yprgar seeking to have the property offN Stee fendant sold and they offer to pay ane the half million dollar mortgage held by the Central Trust Company and be sub rogated to their rights, the idea being to have sale of the property so as to bay this debt and other debts of the defendant held by the Perry Mason Brown Shoe Company.
 May Take Million.
 It will probably take a million dollars to settle all the claims agalnst the de- fendant but its property is very valuable, consisting of several thousand acres of rich mineral lands in the counties of Walker. Jefferson Blount and Colbert.
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
SUITS FOR DIVORCE.
Two Entered In the City Court Yes
 terday.

Two suits for divorce were filed in the City Court yesterday. one by Jennie E. Hayes against Percy Hayes on the grounds of cruel treatment and infidelfty. and the other by John A. Davis against Lizzie Davis on The ground of infidelity.
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
Cheap Tickets-Through Trains For Pan-Am. Expo. Trips.

Cheap Tickets-Through Trains-- For Pan-Am. Expo. Trips.
 Fares to Buffalo are low over the Akron Route, the through car line from the South via Nashville. Louisville and Cin- cinnati. No change from Nashville for either coach or sleeping car passengers going and returning. Ask either of the following about cheap rates and through car comforts: R. H. Lacey, Southern Passenger Agent. Nashville, Tenn.
 Wm. Wise & Go, 3l5 N. 18th street will have the Ala bama Brewing Company's "Bohemian Beer" on tap try it.
 Drink Lemp's Beer.
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
FIRED AT BURGLAR.
He Had Robbed Shoe Company, But
 Kept Going.

Last night MT. Jacobs of the Jacobs Pharmacy. was standing in front of his place of business in Nineteenth street. between First and Second avenues, when an unknown negro man passed down the stairs adjacent to his store with bundle in his arms.
 The negro was acting in suspicious manner, and Mir. Jacobs stopped him and commenced questioning him in regard to his bundle. The negro said few words and then ran down Second alley towards Eighteenth street. Two officers nearby were called and they set chase for him. On reaching Eighteenth street and Sec ond alley three shot were fird at the flee ing negro by the officers, and he dropped his bundle and escaped.
 The bundle was opened and 1t was found to contain a suit of clothes valued at $20 and six pairs of new shoes. It later developed that the storeroom of the Re- cent Shoe Company, over Jacobs Phar- macy, had been burglarized. The negro entered the room by prizing open the transom.
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
SHELLEY SAYS HE REPRESENTS
 DEMOCRATS; NOT REPUBLICANS

on Professor Moore to lead in prayer. Dr.. P. M. Glenn of the North Alabama Con- ference College delivered the address of welcome, which was responded to by Prof. J. H. B. Hall.
 The entire morning session was devot ed to the discussion of school organization under three heads-primary. grammar and high schools. The discussion was opened by Prof. A. A. Amason of Mill ner. Dr. E. M. Glenn, Prof. J. B. Flaw thorn, Prof. Glover Moore and others joined in the discussion.
 The institute discussed the following subjects at the afternoon session:
 Child Study as Related to the Work of Instruction" Primary Work" How to Train Pupils to Investigate for Them selves." and Preparation in English Grammar"
 In addition to the address of Superin- tendent of Education Abercrombie last night. Hon. John B. Graham addressed the teachers upon the work of the con- stitutional convention in relation to the public schools of Alabama.
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
Morrlsette Released on Bah.

Alex Morrisette, formerly porter at the Southern Club, who is charged with the murder of Dick Mason, was released yes- terday by the Criminal Court on si50o bond.
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
AsERcRoMsIE's POSITION.
Superintendent of Education Discusses
 the New Constitution.

A special dispatch to the Age-HeraId from Montgomery gives the following in- terview with State Superintendent of Ed tuition:
 "The voting privilege and the public school system were the two most impor- tant problems with which the convention had to deal. Believing the matter of pub lie education to be more important than that of the suffrage even, naturally felt greater interest in the article on that subject than in any other. While that article does not measure up to what l desired. 1t Is an improvement upon the educational provisions of the old consti- tution. It provides all the sources of revenue that are contained in the old constitution. and, in addition, recognizes the principle of local taxation for schools, for which those engaged in school work have so long cont ended.
 "rhe old constitution provides no sort of local taxation for schools. except in in- corporated towns and cities: the new per educational purposes. If levied in all the counties, this tax would add more than a quarter of a million dollars to the school fund. If ratification carries at the polls, 1t is my opinion that some. if not all the counties. will levy the tax. The minimum direct State appropria- ton for public schools under the old con- stitution is fixed at one hundred thousand dollars per annum; under the new, it is fixed at three mills on the dollar, which with present valuations will amount to $500. 900 per annum. A certainty is thus substituted for an uncertainty. As taxa ble values increase the school fund will increase. The new constitution empowers the Legislature to make additional appro- priations for schools from the general fund.
 Under the provisions of the new, it will not be difficult to amend the consti- tuition. and those who are disappointed that the convention did not grant to townships and districts the power Of local taxation for educational purposes. can afford to vote for ratification on this feature alone.
 It is my opinion that the educational forces of the State will stand for ratifi- cation"
 First Meeting Here.
 County Chairman Henry B. Gray is making elaborate preparations for the first Birmingham rally for the new Con- stitution, to be held next Thursday night at the Jefferson Theatre.
 Hon John B. Knox is to discuss the. Constitution and Governor Jelks is to pre- side. Mir. Gray received letter from the Governor yesterday accepting his invita- ton to be chairman of this meeting.
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
Mir. eraham's Figures,

MT. Graham's Figures.
 The reading of these figures brought on lengthy but informal discussion as to the cost of hiring men to look after the work. feeding the horses wagon repair ing and stable rent for the teams. After the first all around passage of sugges- tions MT. Graham submitted the follow ing figures:
 Monthly wages paid 20 men at $1 per Feeding 29 mules at SIS per month ... 377 Foreman's salary .... ............ 45 Man on dump to check teams .. .... 30 TOtal ..-..... ..-.......... .$l, ozz
 It seemed to be the general opinion that MT. Graham's figures were approx imately correct provided the city used as many teams as were provided for in the Burkhalter contract. MT. Gray said he could not see how the city could pos sibly do the work as cheap as 5000 per month. but that he thought the city
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
Buys Corner Property.

S. T. Barnett of Atlanta has bought the Conner property in First avenue, formerly occupied by the Southern Club. There were two interests in the estate and the total amount paid was s32,5O0. MT. Bar nett said he made the purchase simply as an investment.
The age-herald., 1901-10-12
Committees Pass Resolution That Careful Check be Kept on
 Contractor BurkhaIter
COST FOR CITY 10 DO WORK
Mayor Drennen Believes Street De- partment Can Have Garbage Re. moved More Efficiently With
 Same Money Now Paid.

The city of Birmingham now pays Burkhalter 6 Go. $1ooo per month for removing garbage.
 By adding s1ooo to the present ap- propriation for the street department under Commissioner McCartln be- ieve the city can be kept cleaner than it is under the present contract."- Mayor Drennen.
 "I believe the removal of garbage can be done better, but not cheaper, by the city taking charge of the work" Alderman Gray.
 After an hsvr's discussion last night at joint meeting 5fethe finance, judiciary, street and sanitation eon.Rittees of the city council 1t wera, decided that Mayor Drennen be empowered to investigate the present system of removing garbage and keep check for thirty days on all teams engaged in the work to see that the con- tract is faithfully kept. Then the ques- tion of the cost of a new system will be considered.
 The resolution was offered by Alderman Gray and was sweeping in its provisions. It follows:
 Be it resolved, That Mayor Drennen, as chairman of the joint committee, be empowered to take full charge of the garbage situation and take any steps he deems necessary for a thorough investi- days on the teams employed by the con- tractors and see that the full number provided for in the contract are in ser vice. That Mayor Drennen be authorized to act as he deems best in the premises" h MT. Burkhaiter iii. she meeting was called to order at 8 Kerr, " idt, Werd, Stockmar, Copeland Greener, Graham. Thach, Gray and Street Commissioner McCartin were present. On account of serious illness Contractor Burkhalter was unable to be present, and if his condition is not improved in the next twenty-four hours the investigation will be postponed for a few days
 Mayor Drennen in opening the meeting said 1t was the purpose of the joint com mittee to ascertain if the work of re- moving garbage from the streets and alleys of Birmingham could be done by the city cheaper or more efficiently by the city or by private contractors as Is the case now. He said that under the present contract with Burkhalter & Go. the city paid 5000 per month for having the work done and that the contractors agreed to furnish twelve double and nine single teams.
 After consulting with Street Commis- sioner McCartin," continued the mayor, i've have made the following estimate of the cost and maintenance of a city de- partment for the removal of garbage:
 The Probable Cost.
The Lamar register., 1901-10-16
The Clerk Spoke English.

The ambitious attempts of the for
eign tradesman to speak English to his
American customers have been de-
scribed by Mrs. Gillespie in "A Book
of Remembrance" as part of her
amusing experiences in Berlin. Sup
plies of linen were to be brought. and
we went again to the shop where we
had essayed to speak German and the
shopman had answered us with ef-
fort in English. We found him af-
fable as before. and although wo told
him in German that we wanted to look
at towels, he brought out some and
said: Il have found it very difficult
to become such a towel as this" We
agreed with him. and then asked for
some other articles, which he was
Obliged to look for in some distant
part OF the store; he bowed and said:
Execute me in an instant" My COM
panion. Looli, bought twelve dozen
children's napkins, and the young man
said: Have you, then. so many
young sisters and brothers? youth S
Companion.
The Lamar register., 1901-10-16

"You action speaks for itself. look
at these chains: and mark the fate to
which l am doomed"
81 meant not the action of the past,
good master: l alluded to action that
was to come"
Action to Gomez"
"Yes. Selim and l are here to speak
of your release from this dungeon.
Hold-let our words be few, for the
time is short. We have promised that
we would lead you forth from Horam's
power If the thing were possible"
Promised whom?" asked Julian.
The black hesitated. He knew not
that he should use the name OF the
princess. SO he finally answered:
"Hobaddan is in the city, and our
promise has been sent to him. But
there is something more. If we lead
you from this place, we do SO In the
face OF great danger. We have plan
ned for that. and have freely staked
our lives In the work. But. II we sue
coed, and you are free. we can never
more return to Damascus. II we go
with you from this dungeon. we must
go with you from the city, and remain
with you"
Julian believed that the black was
speaking truly and honestly.
Certainly" he said. "if you lead me
in safety from the bonds that now en-
compass me. l will give you such re-
turn as you may desire. You may re-
main with me, If you like. or I will
give you safe conduct into the land
OF the Syrians."
Your word is enough, my master;
and henceforth Selim and l are your
servants. We change our allegiance,
and the proof of our fidelity shall be
manifest in this first act of our serv-
ice. We have dangers to meet, sir"
"Talk not of dangers" cried the
chieftain. Throw off these chains;
give me a sword: and lead me to the
upper world: and ask no more. Once
again l trust you, and If you prove
true, my gratitude shall be your while
l live?"
Without further words Osmir pro-
ceeded to the work he had come to
perform. Selim held the lantern,
while he loosed the irons from Julian's
limbs; and very soon the chieftain
stepped forth with his limbs free.
"There is no time to waste" said
Osmir, as he cast the chains upon the
floor. We have good swords at hand.
and for the rest we must trust to our
wit and strength. There is danger
enough between this dungeon and the
open air: but l am ready to meet it."
by the GODS cried Julian, as he
grasped the sword which Osmir had
placed in his hand. 81 can laugh at
danger now. Lead on, and let this
present hour be the last of Horam's
power."
Ito be continued.)
The Lamar register., 1901-10-16

Captain L. w. Hilliard of Metropolis.
ILL.,, claims to have positive knowledge
of the final disposition of the body of
John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of
President Lincoln.
He was shown a story published in a
recent Issue of st. Louis paper which
stated that Booths body had been
turned over to his relatives in that city
and inferred in the Booth burial lot
in the Greenmount cemetery. At this
Mr.. Hilliard smiled and remarked that
the writer was evidently not acquaint-
ed with the facts. He then gave the
following account Of the final DISPOSE
tion Of the body:
"One night during the early part Of
May. 1866, only a few weeks after the
assassination of President Lincoln. /.
with four other privates OF Sheridan's
army, was ordered to report for duty
at the old Capitol prison at Washing
ton. Sheridan's army and the Army Of
The Lamar register., 1901-10-16
Hugest Sea Creature.

OF all the uncanny creatures in the
animal kingdom the one whose ac-
quaintance is Hardest to make is the
blue whale, the largest of all the
whales. and, indeed, one of the most
colossal animals, living or extinct,
known to science. You will look in
vain for him in geological collections.
in menageries, or even in museums. A
brute 80 feet in length and weighing
Just as many tons does not lend itself
to preservation or stuffing, and the few
skeletons of him which do exist give
one no idea of what he is like. The
blue whale is hunted by the Norwe-
gians chiefly for the sake of his oil,
and is of considerable value, full
grown specimen being worth from
s1,250 to $1,50O.
The Lamar register., 1901-10-16
The IsObolink.

The bobolink is found everywhere
on the American continent, and Is
known as the rice bird or ortolan of
the southern states, and the reed bird
of the Middle States. 1t roams from
Labrador to Mexico and the Antilles.
In the south it pulls up the young rice
plants which have been freshly sown
and feeds upon the seed. 1t does not,
however, remain long in the south,
and soon hastens northward. where 1t
is welcomed as a herald of summer.
In the north it feeds mainly upon in
sects and small seeds of useless plants.
While rearing its young it feeds on
insects only, and also feeds its young
with them. After the little baby birds
can fly, the whole family lives on vege-
table food. AS summer wanes they
go south again and live on wild rice in
marshes near the mouths of rivers.
This is when they are known as reed
BIRDS and after they become very fat
and plump they are used as game
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