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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
NEGRO SPEAKS wIsE WORDS.
Atlanta Minister Says Marvellous
 Changes Have Been Wrought.

New London, Conn.,, October 22.-The Rev. H. H. Proctor. colored. of Atlanta, was the principal speaker at tonights session of the American Missionary con- vention. Mir. Proctor was the advocate of the southern negro, and his remarks were well received. He said:
 What marvellous results have been wrought In the intellectual life of the negro. When you begun your work among us our mental ability was great ly depreciated It was said we could not read; our eyes were too sleepy, but we did learn to read. We could not learn to write, our fingers were too clumsy, but we did learn to write. We could not learn to count, our skulls were too thick, but we did learn to figure. We could not learn science, our intellectual stock was watered, but we did learn the sciences.
 John c. Calhoun expressed the popu- lar notion when he said that if negro could cohjugate the Greek verb he would be willing to admit him to the brother hood. Some time ago I stood by his moss-eovered tomb in Charleston and thought of what he said. Could call him up tonight could tell him of young negroes in the Carolinas who can conju- gate the Greek verb with as much fa- cility as any of his closer kin. I could tell him of negroes in Harvard, Yale and Chicago universities who can conJugare that verb with as much accuracy as he. More I could tell him or a negro who has written a Greek book that has found it's way to Harvard-that Calhoun never did"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
RECORD OF COURTS.

In the first division of the city court yesterday the jury out on the case of W c. Adams against A. W. Burgin, suit for damages plaintiff claiming false | arrest a verdict was returned in favor of the plaintiff and judgment given for s2s.
 The case of W. J. whittiker against the Sloss-sheffeId Coal and Iron com pany Is now on trial. The plaintiff Is suing for s20OOO for the death of negro. which 1t is alleged occurred at Sloss mine No. 2, resulting from an accident in the mine.
 In the circuit court the following cases were disposed of:
 c. c. Wilson against the Alabama Steel and shipbuilding company, judg- ment by consent for the plaintiff for s15O.
 George Sowell against A. E. Leishman, judgment by consent for the plaintiff for $50.
 Charles B. Trussell against the Ten nessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company and the Alabama Steel Shipbuilding com pany. suit for s2O,0O0 for personal in- juries, judgment by consent tor the plain- tiff for $75O
 In the case of B. F. Eborn against c. M. McMahon the jury returned a verdict for the defendant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
SeabOard Air Line is Not An- nuIing Trains as Reported
CONVERTS TIE FLAT CARS
President Williams and Manager Barr Will Be Here Soon to Plan
 the Freight Yards of
 Seaboard.

R. c Hicks. commercial agent of the seaboard Air Line, received the following telegram yesterday morning:
 portsmouth, Va. October 22.-Recentfy some press dispatches were sent broad cast from Norfolk to the effect that the Seaboard Air Line railway was very short of fuel and that trains were being badly delayed and in some cases annulled on this account Kindly state in most em- phatic and positive way possible that there is no truth in this statement nor has there been at any time. There have been positively no trains annulled, no failure to move freight nor any loss of time for any freight or passenger train because of this. All necessary arrange ments have been made to prevent any shortage whatever.
 "J. M BARR, General Manager"
 The Seaboard has converted large number of it's flat cars into coal cars and sent them to this district for fuef. and Mir Hicks has been energetic in for warding coal to the Seaboard's full sup ply stations.
 Vice President and General Manager Barr is expected in Birmingham next month. He will come to give directions about laying off the seaboard's yards.
 President John skelton Williams and Mir Barr were in Atlanta yesterday look Ing after terminal interests there. The Constitution says:
 The action of the Seaboard Air Line In securing right of way Into the cen ter of the city will, in the opinion of rail- road men, greatly strengthen its position In Atlanta. Railroads all over the coun- try are now recognizing the importance of securing adequate terminals and where they lack them are making strenuous eff forts to remedy the fault.
 The property on which options have been secured by the Seaboard will give a direct entry for It's Birmingham line, ton. and will be just as convenient to its line to the east as are the tracks of the Western and Atlantic. which are now being used.
 It is not believed that the Seaboard will construct a passenger station on the property fronting on Mitchell street un- less it Is driven to this action. However, It is believed that the officials wish to be In position to put up station of their own if at any time any future attempt to freeze them out Is made by the other roads
 President Spencer of the Southern an- nounced several months ago that the Southern would invite the othre orads en- tering Atlanta to join with 1t in con structing a passenger depot on Its prop erty between Peters and Mitchell streets.
 IA the seaboard will be one of the roads going into the new station.
 Under present conditions. to do this,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
PERSONAL.

Louis Saks and Will Montgomery left last night for New York to join Herman Saks and the other buyers for the house. who are in the east.
 Florence Hotel Arrivals: A. c. Jackson, South Carolina; H. M. Frachtman, New York; Charles Wise. Nashville; Abner Powell New Orleans; c. E. Thomas, Jas per; R. A. Mitchell. Gadsden: J. T. Wiley. Atlanta; c. L. Brazleton, Nashville; L. ". New, Philadelphia; Charles Walker, Louisville; J. c. Bird, Dallas Tex; A D. Jackson, T. P. Cunningham, Center Star; A. Doggrill Amory, Miss. J. D. Patter- son, Atlanta T. H. Sharp, Columbus, Miss; A L. Hurt. Detroit; J. T. Jones, Atlanta; R. D. Wall, Memphis F. C. Marcus, Bessemer; J. o. Garner, Carroll ton, J. D. Hinds, J. H. Coleman, Mrs. T. H. Sanders, Miss Leona Bell, Mss Mabel Sanders. Piclxinsville; J. R. Wilson, Bloss- burg; T. N. Wilson, Nashville; T. P. Porter, Milwaukee; T. c. Lovett Atlanta D. w. Vaughan, Hefin; w. D. Werner, c. c. Brown, c. E. Kent. Atlanta; T. L.. Shelton, Southern railway; G. G. Stiles, Cartersville. Ga; W. Fuller. Atlanta; A. p. Henry. Atlanta; T. B. West South ern railway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

the seaboard would have to continue paying its present rental to the Western and Atlantic and also pay for the use of either the Southcrn's or Central's tracks to the new passenger station.
 The seaboard and the Southern are joint owners in the new passenger sta- tion at Savannah, and there seems to be no reason why they should not enter the same station here. The land not used for the entry will probably be used for yards and as a site for the erection of addition al freight terminals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
MINISTRY REMAINS
 OUT OF REICHSTAG
Won BueIow and His Followers
 Failed to Appear
ACTIoNSWATcHEDC CLOSELY
Majority Forced to Speak to Empty Benches on the Tariff Question. Germany Wrought Up
 Politically.

Berlin. October 22.-Neither Chancellor von Buelow nor any minister attended to- days session of the reiehstag. The de- bate on the grain schedule of. the new tariff bill was continued, but the speak CTS faced a row of empty seats in the ministerial tribune. von Bueiow has sug- gested that the cabinet shall show It's en- tire indifference to the maJority's state- ment by simply staying away, for the present. at feast. Politicians of ali par ties are in a state of excitement over what the ministry will do. and all kinds of stories are in circulation. One thas bears a semblance of authority Is that Emperor William and Yon Buelow con sidered the situation for two hours last night and that his majesty agreed the government was unable to recede from it's position unless the conservative and centrist parties first show disposition to compromise. and that 1t was inexpedient to dissolve the relchstag variation of this account of the audience is that Em- peror William expressed dispieasure at the way the bill was managed and that Won Buelow adopted firm attitude.
 All the liberal newspapers demand that the government dissolve the reichstag and the socialists jeer at the proceedings in the reichstag as farcicai and point to the small influence which parliamentary decisions have on the government. The agrarian organs continue to attack the governments position, and some members of that party threaten to Introduce amendments reducing the industrial du- ties.
 Altogether the situation Is greatly con fused, but the ministry seems deter mined to preserve its independence to- wards parliament and denounce the exist ing commercial treaties in December pre- paratory to fresh negotiations Tor treaties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
WON'T SIGN CONTRACT.
Miners Will Not Agree to Let the
 Non-unlon Men Alone.

Shenandoah, Pa, October 22.-The men who reported for work at the Mill Creek Coal company's Vulcan col fiery today were told that they would have to report at the company's store and sign a contract before being re- instated A few of them signed the paper as requested, but many refused. Superintendent Jones, who was to- night asked the nature of the con tract, said:
 We simply ask the men to sign an agreement to the effect that they will not interfere in any way with non union men or with the men now al work"
 A number of the men declared to night that they will not sign a con tract of any kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
Birmingham Negro In Trouble.

Gadsden, October 22.-(Speciai. )-Clabe Blount has been arrested and jailed on the charge of shooting John Baker night before last. Baker Is badly wounded Both are negroes. A large number of boiler makers arrived in the city this week from Birmingham to work on the stoves for the Consolidated company Some weeks ago one of the stoves was raised twenty feet and now the others are to be raised and the work pushed on the new. furnace.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
MRS. scHLEY IS ILL.
The Admral's Departure for San Am
 tonlo Had to Be Postponed.

Austin, Tex, October 22.--Admiral Schley's departure for San Antonio was tonight postponed until tomorrow owing to the continued illness of Mrs. Schley, who repaired to the hotel this afternoon immediately upon the ar- rival of the party here.
 When she left the east she was threatened with pneumonia and is i'm proving slowly, but steadily, the fur ther south she travels. She is still too weak, however, to participate in any of the festivities attending upon her husbands welcome to the state. The admiral received an enthusiastic reception here and was rendered a banquet tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
AT THE BlJOU.
At the RlIou.

The bill at the Bijou this week con- tinues to draw large audiences. Little Elsie is the idol of the ladies and chill dren and her character impersonations are remarkable. She is considered by many to be the greatest child artist in America today. The other acts on the bill are up to the standard of this house and the show ia winner"
 At the matinee today Little Elsie will execute several new impersonations, and those who were present the first part of the week will see an entirely new act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
Charles 3. Hanford.

The noted critic, Swinborne, has de- clared Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing to be the best of the comedies written by the immortal bard. "If it is proverbially impossible to determine by selection the greatest work of Shape speare," says Swinborne "it is easy enough to decide on the date and name of his most perfect comic masterpiece For absolute power of composition. for faultless balance. and blameless recti- tude of design, there is unquestionably no creation of his hand that will bear comparison with Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing is to have a magnificent revival at the Jefferson Theatre during Hanford's en- gagement, October "A and 25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
commissIoner Mabson Busy.

Tuscaloosa. October z7. = Especially = United States Commissioner Marion B. Mabson has been very busiiy engaged for the past few days with several cases against parties for distilling and selling liquor. Yesterday afternoon Marion Feephs of Eoline was tried for retailing whisky and discharged. Today Sidney Cornegagy of Eollne Is being tried for illicit distilling. He Is being represented by A. s. Vande Graaff.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

of the act Guiseppi Tressi the musical director, came before the curtain and said that the prima donna would not be able to go in with her part and that Madame Noldi would take her place; and he asked that inasmuch as the substitute had had no rehearsal In Faust the audience would make allowances. Mad anne Noldi proved most acceptable Margarita- She measured fully up indeed both In acting and singing, to the severe requirements of the role. She has strong, clear voice and her vocalization' that Is, the method of using her voice. comes from correct schooling.
 After the remarks of the musical direc- tor the audience was ready to be gen. erous. Madame Noldi, upon her en- trance, was warmly received, and as she finished the Jewel Song there was a great burst of applause. Her acting throughout was refined and according to the traditions. In every one Of her songs she achieved a triumph
 MT. Frederick was on the bill Tor the part of Faust, but MT, Wheatley Ap- peared as a substitute. The latter has sweet lyric tenor but his rance is not high and in his principal song he had to resort to the falsetto.
 The Valentine of Signor Alberti. the famous baritone, was remarkably me, and the Mephisto of Mir Dunsmore could not well be surpassed Dunsmore Is basso of the first rank, and he is also an actor of rare talent
 Alberti's death scene in the fourth act was especially well sung and well acted' and as for Dunsmore he never once over acted his satanic part.
 In the apotheosis number in the last act the ensemble was not good, but Noldis singing was almost above crih- cism. Of all the gems in the opera this Is perhaps the most inspired, and when one hears that song well delivered, many flaws that might have preceded it will always be overlooked.
 Old opera-goers have listened to Faust" when the cast embraced artists of greater renown than those of the Cor don-Shay company. but not often has it been that they attended a performance when both the libretto and the music on the stage were more intelligently inter- preted than at this performance last night.
 The orchestra of twelve pieces was in- adeouate in strength for the support of the troupe, for Gounod's orchestration is at once elaborate and prominent; but the musicians would have done better worK if they had had several rehearsals.
 If the Gordon-Shay company comes to Birmingham next season it may count on large houses
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
NH, Moi Aunouncc Winners.

Washington, october 22.-The President has decided that only in few emer- gency instances will he announce ap- pointments before the converting of con- gress in December. When congress con- venes a large batch of nominations will be sent to the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
Frank Daniels.

An observant Philadelphia dramatic writer once pointed out that the most essential ingredient in the formula for the libretto of a successful comic opera for a comedian Is some unique form of soul-harrowing. heart-rending. marrow chilling and hair-raising trouble or peril through all the stages of which the star in question must go during the two and a half hours of the performance. A nasty review of the principal successes of Frank Daniels, Francis Wilson, and De Wolf Hopper verifes the correctness of the above theory and 1t seems true that. in the case of the comic opera comedian, trouble for the comedian spells fun for the audience. This rule has been ap- piled again In the case of Frank Dan- iels' newest offering. Miss Simplicity in which he is to appear at the Jefferson theatre tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
The eordon-shay Opera co.

The Gordon-Shay Grand Opera com pany presented verdis ever popular '.II Trovatore" yesterday afternoon and Gou- mods master work, Faust" last night at the Jefferson theatre. At neither per- formance was the house crowded. but Faust" drew a good audience, made up largely of Birmingham's musical contin- gent.
 This was the first appearance here of the Gordon-Shay troupe, and in a gen eral way 1t made a highly satisfactory impression. Three or four of the princi- pals are exceptionally strong, and the chorus of about twenty-five voices IS well balanced, although at times. like most choruses, 1t loses the pitch
 The "Il Trovatore" cast included Madame Noldi as Lenora, Pauline John son as Inez and Walter Wheatley as Maprioo In ssFanstf fba f1rfncfp1ao xuara
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
HIGH-CLASS HORSES AT
 AUCTION.

We VIII sell for Jewell & Patterson of Lexington, Ky, Wednesday, Oct. 29th, at 10 a. m., carload of high-class harness and saddle horses. Be sure to attend this sale.
 FEES & SONS,
 4th Ave, bet. 18th & 18th St
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
ADJUSTMENTS,
THE JEFFERSON.

Tonight-Frank Daniels in Miss Simplicity"
 Friday and Saturday-"Much Ado About Nothing"
 AT THE BIJOU. Polite vaudeville all the week-mat- Inees Tuesday, Thursday and Satur- day,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23
Get Bulb Catalogue.
 Godden's Seed Store.

Alabama Brewing Go.
 Bohemian Beer. !"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-10-23

Rose Cecilia Shay was cast for Margarlta and did appear in the first act. but her throat was sore and at the end
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-05-03
Organize the Fire Districts.

The fire districts are beginning
to get in shape to fight fire. Hose
Companies Nos, 5 and 6 are in good
and working order
and America Steam Fire Co. No.
| is still in existence. There
should be an organization for East
End, comprising District No.
We understand that the America
No. | have two hose carriages and
will cheerfully donate the use of
one of them to any district that
will organize. This is good OPP
portunity for East End. Some of
our Young men will take the mat
ter up at once, and we hope their
efforts will be met with cooper
alton by the citizens of the lower
part of the town. This is impor-
tant, for in case Of fire before the
organized companies can get to
East End, much damage could
ensue, while if a company is al
ready on the ground it will mini
mize danger very materially. We
trust all will do what they can
when approached on the subject.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-05-03

The president ne.,. does any
thing that pleases everybody-it
can't be done-but he came very
near pleasing everybody when he
directed the Secretary Of War to
cable orders to Gen. Chaffe to have
every man in the American army
in the Philippines, be he officer or
private, who can be shown by repu-
table evidence to have been guilty
of brutality toward native tried
by court martial. The immediate
causes Ut this order were the testi-
mony given in conrt-martial OF
Maj Waller, that Maj. Jacob Fl.
Smith had ordered to Waller to
burn and kill as he went along, and
the testimony given before the
Senate committee on the Philip
pines by two ex-soldiers, who saw
the "water- cnre' administered to
a native official by order of Maj.
f. F. Glenn and Lieut.. A. l.. Con-
ger. The President has used
some very strong language IN dis
cussing his intention to put All im-
mediate stop to brutality in the
army.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer. (New Iberia, La.) 1902-1944, 1902-05-03
MILES CASE TABOOED.

Washington, April 29.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt has turned COM
pletely about in the Miles case.
He has decided to give no further
consideration to the retirement of
the Commanding General, and will
now permit Gen. Miles to serve
until he shall retire by operation of
law.
The President at first listened to
his War Secretary, aud decided to
forcibly retire Miles without delay,
Secretary Root was piqued at the
testimony Gen. Miles gave before
the Senate committee on military
affairs, which had the effect of kill.
ing the Secretary's general staff
bill.
The announcement of the Presi :
dents purpose to retire the General
had no more than been made than
many of the most influential men
| ia the Senate aud House began call
ing on the President and urging
him 10 reconsider. Friends of the
President in large numbers I'M
plored him to recede from his orig
inal determinations, pointing out
that the consequences would he
serious politically. The Presiden,
has yielded to the tremendous
pressure.