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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
COURT OF INQUIRY ORDERED.
Will Investigate Action of Selma
 Guards in Leaving Camp.

Selma, October 16-(SpeciaL) )-Lieut.- = Col H. B. May of the Second regiment. Alabama National guard, is in receipt to- day of a communication from Col. E. H. Graves, the commanding officer of the regiment, informing him that court of inquiry has been ordered to meet in Selma on Tuesday, October 21, to make investi- gation of the action of the Selma guards in leaving Camp Foster during the en- campment last July.
 The detail for the court was not given in the letter to Colonel May but will likely consist of Colonel May, Major Bricken, Captains Austin, Dickey and Joseph. It will be recalled that the en- listed men had some differences with the company commander and on the trum- peter of the company refusing to go on guard duty refused to arrest the trum- peter and then left camp in body.
 The most of the men returned to camp before the lines closed in the aft ernoon, and it is likely that this action may save any severe punishment.
 The President of the court will be Col onel May formerly of Montgomery, but now residing in Selma, and the pro- ceedings promise to be very interesting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
HIS roNDEsT DREAMS REALIZED.
The Author of "The Leopard's Spots" Tells Proudly of His Colonial Homo.

Thomas Dixon. Jr.. in the Worlds work.
 The present house at Elmington was built by Dr. John Prosser Tabb, fifty-sev- en years ago, at that time the richest and most influential man in the county. Its walls contain the brick from the old house built in the earliest colonial days.
 These walls are three feet thick. The house is three and half stories high and contains thirty-two rooms. The hall Is twenty feet wide. thirty-f1ve feet deep, and from it's rear circular wall the wind ing mahogany stair sweeps gracefully up three stories into the gallery of the ob- servatory. There Is not a shoddy piece of work in 1t from cellar to attic. The mahogany rails and spindles are the fin est finished hand work the windows and door sills are massive Italian marble, and the hard pine floors so evenly and smoothly laid they will hold water. The floors are laid on oak sleepers set only ten inches apart and are back pfastered and sand ballasted.
 More than a hundred slaves aided the skilled workmen in it's erection. It's straight. massive. square lines gave me the opportunity to carry out my dream of a colonial home. It only required the adtion on both sides of the Greek facades and great pillars and 1t was done.
 l had men at work on the construction of these columns who never saw a loco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
BIRDS soUTHwARD BOUND.
They Begin Their Twitterins Mlsra-
 tory Flight In September.

From Country Life in America
 For the lover of birds September is month in which every hour at the desk or in the office is sorely be- brudged. Once again is the shrubbery filled with the old friends whose ac- ouaintance was made early in the spring. In August the search for bird life was ofttimes most discouraging, and 1t would seem that the featnered folk had deserted all the dear old haunts. But in this month behold the feathered hosts once more. The hrst cool weather brings wave of the llttle winged sprites, most of them being the warblers They are on their way south now, and to the amateur the new dresses of many of them make recogni- tion bit difficult. A greater number are young birds which have not yet at tained the plumage of maturity. Then, too, many of the adult birds have donned their travelling gowns, which are much soberer than the gorgeous dress of the nuptial season. The spring songs are lacking now, but the familiar twitterings and characteristic notes are to be heard wherever the birds are to be found. The fall flight is in re- ality one of the most interesting phases of bird study. He who would know his feathered friends thoroughly must be abroad with note book and pencil daily, for many of the birds tarry but for day or two on their way south.
 Species which were by no means common in the spring will often be seen in unexpected numbers during the fall migration, as if they varied their routes of travel between the limits of their habitat. Those who dwell along the seacoast have an op- portunity of studying a phase of bird life, the tragedy of migration, which those farther inland know nothing of. At no season of the year do so many of the feathered folk come to untimely death by dashing against the light houses as in the September flight. Be yond question this in part Is due to the fact that a large percentage of the migrants are making their first long Journey. Then, again, September nights are inclined to be foggy. The result Is that the glare of the big seacoast beacons seemingly confuse the feath- cred travellers, and thousands dash themselves to death. From September 1 to 10 many sojourners of the sum- mer will take their departure for warmer climes. The worm-eating warbler and the blue-wInged warbler are among the first to depart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
ALA. TAX VALUES SHOW
 INCREASE OF $Il,OOO,OOO

i largest actual decrease. The assessment figures show that tax values in Barbour fell off s212. 354.
 Blount county. with a falling off of $51S, ,737 in assessments shows apparently the largest decrease. but that Is explain ed away by the fact that the last legis- lature took a large slice of territory away from Blount and gave it to Cullman. Culman partly because of this shows an increase of S609,195
 Lowndes is one of the counties which shows a marked decrease in property values. The tax assessment in Iowndes this year Is s11asS7 less than last year The other eleven counties which lose in property valuation are Bibb, Chero- kee, Cleburne. Coosa. Escambia, Greene, Jackson, Lawrence, Russell, Shelby and Wilcox.
 The other ffty-two counties of Ala bama show a decided Increase. Jefferson comes forward with the best showing with an improvement of SS, S,1a8,920. Madi- son stands next on the roll of merit with s932, ,55S increase. Mobile, whose tax val uation grew s905, 93s in twelve months, is third Montgomery also shows a grati- flying increase of $54O. 1855.
 It remained for Montgomery county 8 neighbor. Autauga, which, compared 10 Jefferson, Mobile, Madison ana Mont gomery, is relatively small, to show the largest percentage of gain. property in that county having increased s192125.
 
 , and went up on the stage ana examined of the boxes for tonight have already been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17

Montgomery October 16.-(special)- The assessment returns, which are now complete in the auditors office, show that the valuation of taxable property Tn Alabama has increased nearly sll,ooo, 900 In the past year. In exact figures the in- crease is slO,ssO,s9s.
 The growth in tax values in Alabama Is larger than was expected. Property in the state increased steadily in spite of poor crops and other conditions that mili- tated against it.
 The assessment returns from all but seven counties were published two weeks ago. when the increase was above s9.ooo.- 000 The counties which were tardy in getting their totals to the auditors office swelled the total growth to nearly s11,- oO0 900.
 The total assessment of taxable prop erty in Alabama October l. 1902, was s2e2, SIS. ss5. For 1901 the assessments was s2s4 e22 ,ss7.
 The auditors figures, however, show that in the past year the tax values of fourteen counties in the state showed a decrease instead of an increase. Barbour county, sometimes called the third grand division of Alabama" shows the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
NO ONE LEFT TO
 TELL THE STORY
FOUR MEN KILLED NEAR ITALIA DEGA AS RESULT OF PREMA- TURF EXPLOSION OF DINA MlTE-ToRN TO FRAGMENTS.

Talladega, October 16.--(Special.) )-Last night at Graham's camp, fourteen miles from this city, four men working on the Eastern Railway Of Alabama were killed by a premature explosion Of dynamite The dead are:
 John A. Berger, foreman.
 Joe Martin, helper.
 Bill Wilson, helper.
 Sam Donald, colored, helper.
 The accident occurred about Ii o'clock. The men were preparing blast at night so as to have loose dirt for the laborers to work next morning. The four men killed were the only persons in the neighborhood of the accident, hence the exact cause of their death will never be known.
 Three of the men were instantly killed. Arms, legs and mangled flesh were scat tered in every direction. Bill Wilson while not instantly killed, died before morning. Martin lived in the neighDor- hood of the accident, Wilson at Good water The residence of the other two men is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
Police officers of Greater New York.

motive-men of family, who own their homes. And I hope they never will see one down here.
 I put in a system of water works, with windmill for power, four bathrooms and a complete system of sewerage Into tide water. An acetylene gas plant gave us finer lights than electricity and for less cost than city gas. We rummaged through the junk shops of New York and dragged out a complete set of massive old brass chandeliers. all over fifty years old in pattern, had them cleaned at the factory and they look as if they were built into the house originally.
 Twelve rooms have open grate fires and we secured sufficient heat for all the spaces by placing two tubular hot-air fur naces in the basement. Our winters are usually so mild that roses bloom in the flower garden in December.
 I had dreamed all this complete from the moment I saw the house. The actual doing of the things was a revelation and a liberal education. I figured on 5000 for the job of painting, decorating, water, heat and modern conveniences. The plumbing cost $2S50, and I got good value for the money. The bills aggregated ST. 300. But when it was done it was joy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
PREPARING TO MAKE
 STRUCTURAL.STEEL
GRADING FOR IMMENSE PLANT NEAR THE STEEL WORKS AT ENsLEY IS BEING PUSHED FOR WARD RAPIDLY.

EnsIey. October 1e = fspecial.) - The grading for the immence structural steel works situated between the steel works and the railroad, covering space of two acres or more, is being pushed forward as rapidly as possible. This 1ong-needed shop in Ensley will work the bar and plate steel Into structural material for building framework, etc. The Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company, which is erecting this plant, has heretofore se- cured all It's goods of this nature from northern concerns.
 The settlement of the local coal miners strike caused great satisfaction in Ems ley. Financial and mercantile houses show signs of activity.
 Misses Blanche and Marcelle Roths- child, Mr. Alvin Rothschild of Birming- ham and Miss Winniefred Batiste Of Bessemer spent last evening in Ensley. the guests of Miss Katie Gerst.
 J. A. W. Smith, the republican candi- date for governor, is speaking 10 an en- thusiastic audience tonight at the city hall. There will be several other speeches from different candidates.
 Mrs. J. M Perkins returned home last night after a pleasant visit of two weeks to her mother in New Jersey.
 c. H. Scholar of the Chattanooga Flow and Implement company was in the city yesterday afternoon.
 R. F. Wells, J. B. Simpson and B. L.. Camp spent a portion of today in Bir- mingham on a business trip.
 MT. Randall. prescription clerk for the Lilly Drug company. is in Tuscaloosa standing an examination and will return to his duties in few days.
 The ball gwen by the Red Men in their hall last night was well attended and was a success both financially and so- cialIy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
PRATT MINES ARE
 TURNING OUT COAL
ALL THE MINES ARE IN OPERA TON EXCEPT NO. 6, AND GOOD FEELING PERvApEs THE CON- MUNITY GENERALLY.

Pratt City, October 6.-(Speciai)-The majority of the miners resumed work to- day and all the mines were in operation except No. 6, there being something wrong with the mine so that no work could be done there. All the mines will be working a full force by Monday, and everything will be running smoothly as if nothing had happened. The miners held a mass meeting at the city hall last night and ratified the report of the district committee.
 Mir. Scott, grand lecturer for Masons, Is still in the city, and Florida lodge, No. 450 A. F. and A. M, continues work in the third degree. Meetings are held each afternoon and evening and much inter- est Is manifested. Two candidates were initiated this evening and four others will be initiated tomorrow afternoon and evening. Among the visitors present are J. A. Downy of Birmingham and H. c. Miller of East Lake.
 w. R. Lee and General Harrison will open a real estate, insurance and rental agent business Monday, October 20. Their office will be located on the second floor of the brick building recently purchased by Dr. Charles Gale from w. D. Suther. The offices of Dr. J. B. Stagg and Dr. Jones will also be located in that build ing. Dr. Gale expects to move his stock of drugs to that building at an early date.
 Elder Charles Hassler returned today from Tuscumbia where he has beeen att tending the meetings of the Presbytery of north Alabama.
 Mrs w c Mack of Birmingham was the guest of Mrs. Frank Jeffries today. H. A Dickinson returned today from Jasper Ala, where he has been visiting his brother, the Rev. J. V. Dickinson. Miss Bessie Massey of Birmingham is the guest of her cousin. Miss Minnie Outlaw.
 Several invitations were received in Pratt City to the art reception given by Hrs. Ralston last evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
Mrs. Brune In unorna.


 ..Unorna," a creation of F. Marion Crawford and prepared for the stage by Espy Williams, was presented at tie Jefferson theatre last night to a fair sized audience.
 The play is out of the ordinary; a pro- duction that favors of the east, the scenes being laid in India at the begin ming and in orientally-furnished apart ments in Prague later, and last in a church in England where a Hindoo girl hides at night to escape from mob.
 Throughout the action of the play hyp- notism and mystery prevail. If there is any charm to the production 1t Is the uniqueness of the surroundings and a unique theme or plot It Is doubtful if a play so foreign to the usual will suc- ceed. It is not probable that "Unorna. will prove popular with theatre-goers. as the departure is too pronounced and the space too wide.
 Mrs. Brune was clever in the initial role, which was difficult one and called for diversified powers and emotions. She acted the part intelligently. and as the Hindoo girl who loved and hated, who possessed powers of mesmerism and exerted them and who was renderly de- voted to her native land. she was all that could be desired. Her acting in the scene where she tells an English officer of her love for him and Is told of his love in return was especially good.
 The costumes worn were striking and in full harmony with the piece, and the scenic effects were artistic. Many of the oriental furnishings used are genuine and highly prized by Mrs. Brune.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
WILL BE INSTALLED.
Order of Eagles Preparing for Visit
 of Grand Lodge.

Final reports from the committees on arrangement for the installation of an aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Birmingham were heard last night at a meeting in the parlors of the Metro politan hotel. The hall committee re- ported that the lower Turn Verein hall had been secured for Tuesday night. A reception committee of five was appoint ed to meet the officers of the grand lodge from Seattle, Wash, who are to arrive next Tuesday morning and will aid in the instilation.
 Invitations will be extended to Mayor Drennen, Father O'Reilly, Rabbi New field, Capt w. B. Wier and the Rev. John G. Murray to be present at the banquet at 10 o'clock Tuesday night and make short addresses.
 Delegates from Nashville, Memphis and other southern cities with aeries will be present and it is expected there will be at least 150 at the banquet. There will be 100 charter members to initiate
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
HEFLIN MEETS HOWARD.
Over Five Hundred Persons Hear the Democrat Get Best of Argument.

Albertville. October 16-(Special.)-J. Thomas Hef1in met M. w. Howard, of Albertville, today in a Joint discussion. in which Hef1in held his audience spell bound from start to finish. There were over five hundred people here to listen to the debate. Heflin out-classed the great author of ''If Christ Came to Con- gress,' and Howard fully showed in his reply What he had met his match. How ard devoted himself to digging up skele- tons of the past, opening old sores, while Hefin devoted himself to facts and prin- ciples Howard appealed to Johnston supporters to support o. D. Street for congressman. Howard refused to meet Hehin in joint discussion at Boaz this afternoon.
 The yells and applause of the large audience showed clearly that a majority agreed with MT. Hefiin. There were many former populists who stated that they would support the democratic nominees. and would not follow MT. Street into the republican party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
Royalty.
From Life.

From Life.
 The Duchess of Orleans calls the count ess (de Castellane) sister, dear. Paris Letter.
 The Goulds are not recloned of royal rank with us. It is doubtful if they are worth more than a hundred millions all told The head of the house is more of a margrave. or elector palatine, or some- thing of that sort.
 But the Duke of Orleans Is the son of forty Bourbon kings (St. Louis and thir- ty-nine others).
 If ever we get to be a conceited people. will it be any wonder?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
First Opera of the Season.

One of the events of the season is the coming of .The Wizard or the Nile" at the Jefferson Monday and Tuesday matinee, October 20 and 21. This operatic burlesque had run of one year at ths Casino in New York, where 1t was re ceived nightly by crowds and achieved one of the greatest successes ever known in this country. ."The Wizard is full of pretty airs and catchy music. Never has such a lot of fine singers been heard in the Grau Opera company. "El Capitan" will be the bill Tuesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17

to look at The effect was massive and dignified, and yet homelke and inviting. We had something to show for our mo- ney, and, what was great deal better, we had something that would stand the test of time. Its great hall and grand old rooms with their lofty ceilings give meaning and dignity to daily life, and their memories link us in fellowship and sympathy to a mighty past.
 And we got all this for the price of nineteen feet of scorched mud in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-17
Negro Killed in East Florence

Florence. October 15-(speciaL) )-Caston Posey was shot and instantly killed in a restaurant in East Florence this after noon at 3:30 o'clock. Both parties were colored. Miller stated to the officer who arrested him that the killing was acci- dental He claimed that he was snapping the pistol to see if 1t was loaded when 1t went off