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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
President L j. hebS Complains
 of Birmingham Merchants
REFERS TOLACK OF SUPPORT
This VIII be Negro Day and There Will be a Parade Through the Streets-Larqe Crowd Ex-
 peeted on Grounds.

The seventh Alabama State Fair will conclude tonight without a cent of in- debtedness. and there may be few dollars in the treasury after all the bills are met. This was the statement of President A. J. Krebs last night. He said that the fair opened not owing a cent and that it would close in the same condition.
 The stockholders of the fair association, he said, would probably not get a cent for their investment; that as far as he was concerned he did not expect to take dollar out of the treasury. Mir. Krebs is rather sore at the apparent lack of interest in the fair as shown by mer- chants of Birmingham and says that he does not think any fair can have money in the treasury as long as merchants do not take hold and assist the manage ment in every way possible.
 The fair closes with negro day. A parade has been arranged to start this morning at 10 o'clock at Eighteenth street and Avenue D. Grand Marshal Harris will be fin charge and he will be assisted by a large number of deputy marshals all of whom will be on horseback.
 The column will move down Avenue D to Twentieth street, down Twentieth to Avenue A and along Avenue A to the Twenty-first street bridge over which 1t will cross the railroads. It will then pro- ceed down Second avenue, up Twentieth street and down Twentieth to Fifth ave- nue and out Fifth to the fair grounds.
 An extensive programme has been ar ranged by Manager Parker, of the negro department. It will include a number of speeches by prominent negroes. The principal speakers will be Professor Councill and the Rev. Mir. Walker.
 The Programme.
 The afternoons programme will be the same as has been running throughout the entire fair. It will include the div ing horses, the guideless wonders, the balloon ascension and some running races.
 The entire fair grounds will be thrown open to the negroes, and 1t is anticipated that several thousand of them will be present A large number from out of the city arrived last night and will spend today at the fair. Although 1t Is negro day, white people are not barred from going
 The sacred concert yesterday afternoon by Liberatis band was one of the best ever heard in Birmingham, and there were at least 1000 in the crowd which oc- cupied the grand stand. The programme was made up for the most part of church music. Several numbers were classic but the greater part consisted of popular l hymns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
AT THE BlJou.
Adelaide Thurston.

Miss Adelaide Thurston and her com pany arrived here yesterday from Chat tanooga and are stopping at the Hillman. This afternoon and tonight Miss Thurs ton plays her annual engagement at the Jefferson theatre, presenting her new comedy drama. At Cozy Corners writ ten for her by Pauline Phelps and Ma rion Short, the authors of her last sea- sons success, Sweet Clover
 In Chattanooga Saturday theatre-goer gave Miss Thurston positive ovation The floral offerings were so numerous that 1t took three ushers to carry them to the footlights. When the petite ac- tress left the theatre after the per formance she required an extra carriage to carry the floral trophies to her hotel After surveying the bouquets in her apartments she concluded that she could not carry them away from Chattanooga with her. Consequently the flowers were placed again in a carriage and sent to Erlanger hospital as a gift to the sick. Next morning the invilids found roses and chrysanthemums at their. bedsides to cheer them over Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
THIS IS A CRITICAL TIME.
John Barrett Makes Statement on Our
 Trade In China.

Shanghai November 2-In reply to a request made upon him by the American chamber of commerce here John Barrett, commissioner of the St. Louis exposition for Asia and Australia, has made 8 statement on the subject of American trade in China.
 MT. Barrett says the present is criti- cal time in the history of American trade in China, and that the future with it's vast trade possibilities, depends upon the negotiations of a new American-Chinese treaty. Mr. Barrett says that American merchants in China are unanimously op- posed to the adoption in such a treaty Of certain provisions of the new British Chinese treaty, and that they regard the vital point of this treaty, the aboli- tion of the likin. to be futile.
 The commissioner says he favors the abolition of the lilSin in principle, but doubts whether the British treaty will become effective owing to the opposition to it of German, French and Japanese merchants. He says that United States treaty commissioners are carfeully pre- pairing treaty which contains com promise on the likin provision of the British treaty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
vestIbuIe Train Wrecked.

Charlotte. N. C., November 2.-The southbound vestibule train on the At lantic Coast Line was wrecked at Elm freight train which was taking the city at that place. Engineer William Curry of the vestibule was killed; the fireman and three mail clerks badly injured bag gagemaster slightly injured and many passengers badly shaken up and bruised The engine was completely demolished, and the mail, baggage and combination car badly wrecked. Traffic was delayed for several hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03

that the most corping cannot criticise. The "grafter' will be noticeable by his absence and none of the gentry will be allowed on the grounds. And particular caution Is being exercised to know them.
 Much interest is being taken in the Seals Piano contest for the most pop ular woman in Alabama, one of the most popular ladies of recent mention is Miss Bertha Simon. Her friends will make a deposit of votes as soon as the ballot box is opened.
 One of the most attractive shows on the carnival circle Is the "Status turn to life" and ''the girl from up there" F. S. Holmes who is handling the show for the proprietor, J. J. Conley, arrived by an early train yesterday and re- ports a splendid business for these en- tertaining illusions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
FRED ESTES MAKES BOND.
Man Charged With Murdering Negro
 Goes to His Home.

Fred Estes made bond in the sum of s2500 last night shortly after o'clock, and when released from the county jail went to his home at Brookside.
 Estes was charged with the murder of George Johnson, a negro, at Warner s mines on the night of October IS, and had a preliminary hearing before H. B. Abernathy. justice of the peace. last week, when he was bound over to the grand jury, the amount of bail being fixed at s25oO.
 R. D. Coffman, who was tried on sim Tar charge in conjunction with Estes. was required to give bond in the same amount. which he did Saturday morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
Miners Killed by Explosion.

New Straitsville. O., November 2.-Mau- rice O'Brien, miner; Charles Sampson, stable boss, and Herbert Coran, book keeper, were killed by an explosion of gas in Lost Run mine this morning. No one knows how the men came to be fin the mine, but it Is believed they went in to explore it, and that the gas was ignit- ed by the lights they carried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
NOTICE
Of Letting of Steel Bridge at cordova,
 Walker. County, Alabama.

The county commissioners of Walker county will receive bids up to 8 o'clock Wednesday, November s. at the court house in said coutny, to build a steel bridge over Cone Creek at Cordoya.
 Plans and specifications on file in the office of the judge of probate. the right to reject any or all bids reserved by the court. By order of commissioners court
 J. W. SHEPHERD.
 Judge of Probate. October B. 1902. 10-4-30t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
|. D. Cook.

I. D. Cook died yesterday morning at 9:S0 at 4O4 N. Eighth street. after a pain ful illness. He was afflicted with pe- culiar disease of the heart
 The deceased was 27 years old and leaves a wife and two children. He was yard foreman of theS New Orleans and Northeast railroad at Meridian, and came to Birmingham several weeks ago for treatment. His remains will be taken to Newmarket. Madison county, Ala bama, for burial. the interment being announced for o'clock this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
At the Bilou.

Patrons of the Bijou, while being served with a strong bill this week in Secret Service" will regret that the role award ed Miss Marion Ten Eyck does not give this talented young woman the opportun- itins she finds in other bills of the Faw- cett Stock company. Miss Ten Eyck is very striking in her stage appearance and though only her second season on the road, gives great promise for the future
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON.

Monday Matinee and Nlght-Ade- laid Thurston.
 Tuesday Matinee and NIght-George Sidney.
 Wednesday Niaht-David Warfield. Thursday Matinee and Nlsht-Janiee Meredith.
 AT THE BlJOU. The George Fawcett Stock Company, presenting Secret Service"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-03
DEATHSAND FUNERALS
Mra. MoIIIe Merritt.

Mrs. Mollie Merritt, who died Saturday night, will be buried this morning at 10 o'clock at the Southslde Catholic ceme- tery. The funeral services will be con- ducted at the Earswell company"s par lors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03
A Beautiful Old Clock.

A G. Ladd of Fairfield, has an old
fashioned clock which he prizes very
highly and which a small fortune would
hardly buy. He had been looking for
a clock of this kind for some time. but
had been unable to find what he want
cd until a short time ago, when his
brother. who is located in Augusta, sent
word to him that Greenleaf Cummings
of that city, had just what he wanted
and was willing to sell. MI Ladd
didn't wait to take any chances, Dut
went directly to the Capital city ana
with his brother drove out to the home
of Mr.. Cummings, about three miles
out of the city. and before he left the
clock was his.
A strange coincidence is the fact that
the clock was bought of member or
the Ladd family something like AZ
wears ago. 1t has been traced back 1O5
wears and no one knows how much
older it is than that. The clock stands
about six feet and the case is OF solid
mahogany with a large door at the
bottom made of rosewood. Mr.. Aadd
has had it refinished SO that now it has
a beautiful piano polish. The prass
ornaments have also been retouched so
that now it is a very beautiful piece OF
furniture.
The works are in first-class condition
and will keep excellent time. In addi-
ton to the time of day, the day OF the
month and the phase of the moon are
given. 1t is certainly an unusually line
example of the Cd clOckmaker's art ana
q great prize for one who cares for
such things.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03
Wriuht.Collins.

Edward c. Wright, son OF MI. anu
Mrs. Charles Wright of this town. was
united in marriage, Wednesday AFTER
noon. to Miss Emma Collins. at the
home of the bride in NOrridgewock.
Rev. ]. F. Rhoades, pastor of the Uni
yersalist church at Madison, formerly
pastor of the Universalist church nere'
performed the ceremony. Mr.. WriSht
was for number of year employed III
the drug store of G.. f. Wilson, In this
town. but has recently accepted POSI-
ton in drug store in Skowhegah.
Miss Collins was for anumber OF years
resident of Waterville. and mad
position with the c. f. Hathaway co.
They will reside in Skowhegan. ana
have their home now ready for occu-
panCy.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03

A man called at Colby just about a
year ago on business and had occasion
to make some inquiries OF one OF the
boys. He called again. yesterday on
similar business and again made some
inquiries of one of the boys and IN con-
versation with him found that ne was
the same one he had met year ago.
He met him in just about the same
place and asked him just about tne
same questions. 1t is rather peculaf
coincidence that out of all the students
at Colby the same one, stranger,
should be met twice and almost the
same questions asked each time and
in almost exactly the same spot.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03
OUTLET NEWS.

w. D. Spaulding of Halloween. is
spending few days at the lake trying
his luck duck shooting.
The gray squirrels are very plentiful
in this vicinity and the boys are nav
ing fine sport capturing them.
John Merrill, the guide, is making
great Improvements on his house ana
lot. He has raised his house up two
feet and graded around the same.
III. d. Pinkham, proprietor OF the
Lake View Inn. has had fne spring
up and intends piping y 20
his hotel in the near future.
]. w. Emery, proprietor Of the Lake
House, is having extensive improve
ments made on his hotel. He IS nav
ing It raised one story and has made y
about 25 feet longer. thereby adding ID
rooms.
Henry Emery has built road to MS
cottages on the Mcguire place wnicn
viii be a great Improvement
Charles Clougl. Of West Gardiner,
who has been working for J. w. Emeis'
IS confined to his house with very bad
attack OF rheumatism.
Miss Bertha Nickerson is confined to
her home with a severe cold.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03
CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

There were 25i fresh cases of cholera
reported in Egypt, "Wednesday. anu ~
deaths from that disease. the toias ~
since the outbreak. July 15, are S'"S
cases and 30,9SS deaths.
The Hungarian and Austrian govern,
ments have failed to agree on aii tne
points of the proposed renewal OF anr
agreement as to the cost each IS 70 pea.
Tor the administration OF their comh'o"
affairs.
Word was received at New YORK
Thursday. that DIR. John Byrne Of bI3on or-
treaux, Switzerland. Wednesday. nc wa
once president Of the American o!"e.o
ogical Society.
1t is currently reported at Madrid tna.
Gen. Weyler, minister of war, vii & :
on the opening of the CHAMBER " 90.
ties, in consequence OF King Anoisu e.. 10.
fusal to sign certain military 49,,
which have been presented to Gen. Mey-
Ter. x.,.n
Judre I.ochren at ST. Paul, Mimi;
Thursday. appointed Fred g. w
sneciaI examiner to take evidence - III
cas Sc OF the state OF Minnesota sth.rS
We Northern Securities ". ar1 Tov Van
TINS is the last movement ~ wv
SAINTS fight against the mers1 III
4 dispatch received at Paris from .o Sar
gon (capital OF French Cocnln -. MI
saws: "The Siamese government mas crov NOV
issued large quantity Of paper pen moarrd srd
with the assistance OF HON. ssas mo q thus
Shanghai bank. Siamese creu. re..t mi.
niaced under the control Of Great DIR
tain" CO. -.
Judge CALDWELL in the asv uniev sirned
circuit court at Denver, Thnrssoasii Thrsoasia Euei
the formal order In the Colo. ~ go ~. a.
der nr H which vas drawn under the ,or couft III
instructions BY the attorneys u aas ~ ~ the
Gates interests. is that the ohiev ~ the reg-
comnany at once issue can py w sssa -.
uiariy prescribed means and that 'ne =
nuaI election be held Dec. ~. :, ..ed
Clarence Lamberton: 70 years srnm 0'd; the ~ q
at Suffield. CT. THURSDAY. whiIe ~
,sess Wss Cunning al a' in the woods sSnss q
shot from Barrett's gun entered ,rs u ,aahdiy hsdiy
tons thigh. shattering tne e,e ~ 81 il close
fnat II was necessary to amputaIe .e,,rss a.
IL 'fhe body. The medical exaM9deutai.
cided that the shooting Was
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03

at Its first appearance at the Opera
house. Thursday evening. Down in Dix
ie" was rendered by the east In a very
professional manner and showed that the
members of the cast were each all that
had been claimed for them. The dramat-
ic element of the piece was brought out
In fine manner. as was the comedy part
and the specialties were the equal of any
repertoire company which has appeared
in Johnson hall. The sketch THE Drum
mers." BY Webster and Snow. was ex-
cellent and the Wilson's in illustrated
songs were exceptionally good. Mr. Bry-
son In his monologue and parodies made
a hit and the whole performance was a
polished one. The company will continue
it's engagement, this evening and Satur-
day evening. with a matinee. Saturday
afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03

The Calendar of the Skowhegan
Woman's Club has just been issued.
1t is a very neat and tasty pamphlet.
containing list of the officers and
members of the club. and an outline Of
the programs of the several meetings
from October 29th to April 18th. FIRE.
auent quotations add to the attractive
ness of the pages. Among the various
subjects are Glimpse of Scottish His
tory" Andrew Carnegie. in Scotland
and America" u. NJ. Barrie and Lit
erary Contemporaries" "Edinburg ana
it's Surroundings" "The Land of Lorna
Doone." STORY Of the Green Isle." BY
gone Wales" sketch of Frank r.
Stockton" Mrs. Emma Huntington
Mason will lecture. Nov. IL. upon THE
Woman Beloved by Goethe" and other
lectures will be arranged during the
winter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03

The action of the city government
in granting the free use of city hall for
the coming course of lectures and en-
tertainments to be given under the
direction of the Hallowell Lecture AS
sociation. seems to receive widespread
appreciation and commentator. The
Lecture Association is composed OF
representative citizens and the sole
object of the organization is to provide
a series Of amusements par-excellenoe
at prices which preclude profit making
beyond the actual expense incurred.
1t may he said that the coming course
is more expensive than could be man
aged by private enterprise with view
to the making of money, unless the
prices were advanced fully so per cent.
Last year with gift of about $l40. the
association emerged with surplus OF
about $40. This amount is of course
available for this seasons work, but
the liberal support of all is needed that
the low rates may not be responsible
for q deficit.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03
Auction Sale
Valuable Household Goods and
Antique Mahogany,

at my residence. No. 90 River Ave, Gar
diner, Tuesday, Oct. 7th, 1892, commencing
at 10 A. NJ. and continuing until the en-
tire lot is sold.
The goods consist in part of Walnut
Chamber Sets. = Cabinet Beds, Walnut
and Oak Bed Steads; Ebony Side Board;
/ Marble Top Walnut Side Board: Stoves; /;
Carpeting: Oak Library Tables; nice
Black Walnut Bookcase.
Just note a few of the antique mahog-
any pieces Inlaid Card Tables: 2
large Drop-leaf Tables; > Turn Post Ma
hogany Drop-leaf Work Table. In
laid Swell front Bureau; / Serpentine Bu-
reau with Claw Feet; Rush Bottom
Chairs. all alike: Fiddle Back Chair: l
Old Wing Chair: Paintings of George
and Martha Washington. on glass. 5 Old
Mirrors with paintings on top: one set OF
very old Blue Dishes; Old Blue Plates
and Old Pewter and many other articles.
Also at the same time and place l top
Carriage, nearly new. ] modern style
Sleigh; Harnesses. Robes. Whips, and one
double runner HOrSe-sled tneW). and 6
new Carpenter Planes. never used.
This is undoubtedly the most valuable
lot of household goods and old mahogany
that has ever been offered in the State
OF Maine by auction. Call and examine
these goods. for one look at these old
pieces will bring back visions of by-gone
days.
This is an open air sale: if stormy
Tuesday the sale will take place the ne xt
fair day.
NJ. A. HARADEN, Auctioneer.
oct25tSp
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03

At the annual meeting of the Lauies
Aid of the Baptist society, the iohow-
ing officers have been elected to serve
for the ensuing year: President. Mrs.
Harry Brown; president, Mrs.
Marry Plummer; secretary, Mrs. G. F.
Webber; treasurer. Mrs. Edbert Kelley;
executive committee, Mrs. w. S. Mil
Ter. Mrs. Howard Flood, MIS- Aiper'
Plummer, Mrs. c. F. Barton, MIS- -
Z. Brown. Mrs. F. H. E. Bragg; woIk
committee, Mrs. l.. E. Gibson, Mrs. r.
H. Thomas, Mrs. Howard Flood, Mrs'
Herbert Brown, Mrs. Wilbur Mi'cheh'
Mrs. f. Richardson: calling committee'
Mrs. G. c. Hatch, Mrs. Albert RUNNER
Mrs. w. S. Miller, Mrs. f. o. ROCK
wood, Mrs. l.. p. Howe, Mrs. Gertrude
Higgins.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03
Jones' Dunton.

A quiet home wedding was solemn
lied. Wednesday evening, when
Thomas ]. Jones and Miss Maud Dun
ton, both of this city, were united IN
marriage at the home of the bride on
Water street. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. w. F. Livingston, rec
tor of st. Matthew's Epicopal church.
in the presence of relatives and invited
friends. The bride is well known ana
has filled position at johnson Bros.
shoe factory for some years. The groom
is manager Of the general stevedoring
business in this city and is promin-
emily connected with many secret or
ganizations. They will reside at 24l
Water street.
They were recipients of many beaut-
full and costly wedding presents. They
nave the best wishes Of host OF
friends and acquaintances in their
newly married life.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03

The game between Colby and the
University of Maine will be called at
$50. Saturday afternoon. instead of
ESQ. which has been the hour of all the
games so far this season. The practice
OF Colby was pretty ragged, yesterday
afternoon, and the prospect for the
game. Saturday. was not very bright.
Most of the time, yesterday, was de-
voted to running signals and to devel-
oping new plays.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03

The work on the stone foundation to the
new bank block is steadily nearing the
end and q very stable and permanent job
has been done on this part of the new
building. The tearing down of the old
building. the removal of the debris ana
the excavating that was necessary be-
fore the walls of the foundation were
begun, was no small labor and good pro-
gress, though perhaps not swift. has been
made
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03

The new platform for the NJ. c. r. +.
station is now about half completed and
the Improvement will be decided one
as the old platform was badly warped
and otherwise insufficient for the needs
of the travel 1t is estimated that this
new platform will cost in the vicinity OF
$1,000 The electric lights which have re-
Gently been placed along the platform
and in the waiting rooms are now in use
and the lighting of that locality is con-
seouentIy greatly improved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03

Among the visitors to the Home.
Thursday. were several from Massa-
chusetts and New Hampshire. The list
included: Z. A. Newell and F. II. Cass.
Concord. N. H. Z. c. Newell, Gardi-
ner: William Fl. Stevens, Saxonville.
Mass; William Fox, Southboro. Mass;
William Hallowell. Hallowell; r. Hal
lowell. Boston: X. NJ. DiOnne, Charles
town. Mass: c. ]. Dionne. Augusta,
and w. H. Packard. Winchester, N. H.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03

The contract for the heating ior the
Odd Fellows block, which mas peeh
undergoing extensive repairs TOT the
past few weeks. has been let 10 'he
Steward Plumbing and Heating Co. OF
Skowhegan. The oont,a act inciuoes 'he
heating Of the whole block, the pos.
Office. dental office of DIR. r. A. Nho"l.
ton, the barber shop of w. A. burriii
and the Odd Fellows hall.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03

Owing to the inclement weather tle
steamer Sagadahoc did not leave Bos-
ton for this city until about l o'clock
Thursday morning and on account of be-
ing so late did not come as far as this
city, but the Della Collins went down
river for her freight and passengers. The
Sagadahoc left for Boston at about the
scheduled time
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03

Two deer that were shot by Charles
King out on what is known as the Ten
Lot near Great pond, were on exhibi-
ton in the window of Whitcomb &
Cannon. yesterday, and were the first
to be brought into the city, this year.
Both were small does.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1902-10-03
jaime. Riley.

James Riley of Fall River. died at
the hospital, Thursday morning, aged
67 years. Mr.. Riley was a native Of Ire
land. coming to this country In boy
hood. He enlisted at Fall River, Mass.
July 2, 1861 in H Co.. 18th Mass. Vol.
Inf. serving until December, 1855.
when he was mustered out at New
berne. S. c. He was admitted to the
Home in September, 1900. Relatives In
New York have been notified.