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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19
ATTENDANCE AT HARVARD.

Cambridge Mass. oct lS--RegistrariC- statistics
for the wear ar Harvard show total 81 f.Zst
dents in all departments. an Increase OF sixty-hve
over last year. Tire entire Increase IS made CD The
graduate school. tie college and scientific schools
showing a decrease In ATTENDANCE. The increase In
the graduate school Is eignty-rhree-
The freshman class numbers ga. somewhat less
than last ear.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19
SNOW FALLS AT LAKE PLACID.

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had f-e e-st snowstorm Of the season TO-DAY 10
r-,,.rt..irs about Lake PLACID Loon Lake. SId'7'-
e,v Lake and IaTe Titus are Whi-e WIN Sow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19
ST. GEORGE ASSISTANT GOES WEST

The Pew william s Packer. who Tor some trne
has been one OF the assistants 10 the HeN Ut
William Raiusford In s.. George PaFish W
pte5 q can to Cincinnati. where ne VII "
the assistant rector Of mrs. NJ -. -
Ns'ru: Hs OF which the Rev. ; IEtef = r. RI, -,
The Rev Mr. Packer has Just iert Ne" i"'A ~
assume his duties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19
"A SORT OF HOLY LEOPARD.
Or. Parkhurst's Description OF a Certain
Glass of Men Personally Honest.

The Rev Or. Charles II. Parkhurst preached H"s-
,.rdav morning at the Madison Square Presbyte-
ian church taking for his text a part 81 the
eighteenth verse Of the fourth cpavter 0i "a1A-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-19

The Rev. Or. Robert 5. Macarthur last night again
touched She municipal election in the prelude
his sermon saying in part
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
WOMEN FAVOR THE
 JUVENILE COURT
MEETING OF THOSE INTERESTED IN THE WORK OF MISS WAY WILL MEET IN JUDGE FEAGlN's OFFICE TODAY.

A number of the ladies interested in the retaining of wayward boys in Bir- mingham will meet Miss Catherine Way and Judge Feagln today to discuss the juvenile court.
 The meeting will be held In Judge Tea gins office at the city hall and 1t is ex- pected that some definite steps will be taken towards systematic move In fa- yor of the court
 Miss Way has seen a number of the ladies of the Boys Industrial school and other similar institutions, and they are very much in favor of Juvenile court. They believe that 1t will serve to prevent many boys from having to be sent to jail.
 There has been some misunderstanding as to the objects and aims of the court. It takes a boy when he first appears in the court and sends him to a place of probation, where a home Is secured which will give him good surroundings and a chance to become a good boy.
 The object of this is not to necessitate sending him to a reform school. Should the place of probation fall, the boy Is then sent to a reform school, and finally, after all other means have failed, he is sent to the jail should he commit crime which will warrant him being placed there.
 It is believed that the court followed by the reform school. will have kept the boy out of jail for such a long time that he will have ample opportunity to see the error of his ways. The jail is only re- sorted to when every other plan has failed and when 1t is seen that a boy is not reclaimable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16

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 That any person who has contracted in writing to labor for or serve, another for any given time, or any person who has by written contract leased or rented land from another for any specified time, or any person who has contracted in writ ing with party furnishing the lands and teams to cultivate it, either to furnish the labor, or the labor and teams to cultivate the land with stipulation expressed or im- piled to divide the crops between them in certain proportions, and who before the expiration of such contract and without the consent of the other party and With out sufficient excuse to be adjudged by the court, shall leave such other party or abandon said contract, or leave or abandon the leased premises, or the land furnished as aforesaid, and who shall also make a second contract, either parol or written of similar nature or character to any of said aforementioned contracts, though different in some particulars in the terms, stipulations or period of time, with a different person, without first giv- ing notice to such person of the existence of said contract, shall be guilty of a mis- demeanor and on conviction be fined not exceeding $5O or sentenced to hard labor for not exceeding six months, one or both, at the discretion of the court, if not tried by a jury, or at the discretion of the jury trying the same. And whenever such contract is made by two or more of such persons the same shall be con- sidered and held a several as well as a joint contract on their part. Provided. the provisions of this act do not apply to Blount Cullman, Winston, Jackson, Mar shall, Calhoun, Lee, Lawrence, DcKalb Morgan, Coosa, Jefferson Mobile, Eto- wah, Baldwin, Butler, Escambia, Perry. Conecuh, Covington, Colbert, Franklin, Cherokee, Fayette and Washington coun- ties.
 Sec. 2-Be it further enacted, That all laws and parts of laws, general or spe- cial, in conflict with the provisions of this be, and the same are hereby ex- pressly repealed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
WILL OPEN BIDS
 FOR BONDS TODAY
COUNTY SANITARY COMMISSION WILL HOLD MEET. ING AND WILL PROBABLY MAKE
 REPLY TO RECENT GRAND JURY.

A meeting of the Jefferson county sanitary commission will be held today at noon in the office of President Frank Y. Anderson in the First Ma tional bank building, and bids will be opened for the $100,00O AZ per cent bond issue. It is also understood that a reply to the recent attack made by the grand jury in it's final report will be given out.
 A bid nas been received from the First National bank for $50,000 of the bonds and one from the Birmingham Trust and Savings company for a simi- lar amount. Another concern Is said to have forwarded bid for the bonds, but as yet the identity of this bidder has not been made public.
 As soon as the bids for the bond issue have been accepted work on the Jefferson county trunk sewer will be- gin and will be hurried to completion. Before the work covered by the $100,- 900 has been finished the commission expects to place another issue, so that the work will De continuous. If the present plans are successfully carried out there will be no further delay in the actual construction work until the sewer is completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
JOHN D. WEAKLEY
 IS NOW RECEIVER
hE TAKES CHARGE o= THE BOOKS AND OTHER EFFECTS OF THE COTTON FIRM OF SMITH & CoUGHLIN.

John D. Weaxley has been appointed receiver for the cotton firm of Smith & Coughlan by Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States court. MT. Wealley qualified yesterday afternoon and has taken charge of the books and other effects of the concern.
 The petition that a receiver be appoint ed was filed in the United States court on Monday, May H. by attorneys N. L. Mill Ter Lee C. Bradley and Cabaniss & Weak ley. They represented the following firms as creditors of Smith & Coughlan: Pferdmenges. Pryer & Co. of Liverpool, Knopp. Frerichs & Go. of Manchester England, L. Hardy 6 Co. of Savannah and Charles A. Shearson.
 It was claimed in the petition by the creditors that John H. Caughlan commit ted an act of bankruptcy in that he trans ferred $5O0O to the First National bank when he was solvent, and that this was an antecedent indebtedness and that the intention was to prefer this creditor over the other creditors.
 The amounts claimed by the petitioners was as follows: Pferdmenges, Preyer & Co.,, S3084: L. Hardy 6 Co.,. s21T5.42; Knopp, Frerichs & Co., $626s.S9, and Charles A.. Shearson, $3S50, together with the interest on two promissory notes of different dates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
BANK FILES BILL
 AGAINST M'FARLIN
HE IS CHARGED WITH HAVING
 TRANSFERRED HIS PROPERTY
 TO A COMPANY AND BEGAN pI- REcTINo AFFAIRS OF SAID co.

A bill in equity was filed in the City court yesterday addressed to Judge Charles A. senn and Judge W. w. wilker- son, by the Jefferson County Savings bank as complainant and James McFarlin ct al as respondents.
 The complete list of respondents in- cludes James McFarlin, Will MeFarlin, Will McFarlin & Co.,, the First National bank of Birmingham, Sterling A. Wood, Norman Webb and the Williamson Iron company.
 The orator alleges the following as basis for the relief asked:
 That on January 2s 1901. the complain ant recovered judgment against defendant in the cause of Jefferson County Savings bank vs. James McFarlin ct al. the amount of damages being s575.06 and the amount of the court costs being s9.S5
 At that time it was adjudged by the court that James McFarlfn could claim no personal property exempt from levy and sale under execution or other process issue for the collection of debts.
 The bill further alleges that the said James McFarlin at the time of the judg- mnet did have property subject to levy. and that the defendant conspired with Will McFarlin to form a co-partnership known as Will McFarlin & Co.,, turning over his property valued at $25o0 to the said firm.
 It is further alleged that James McFar- lin has given his time to furthering the interests of the company and that he is the owner of an undivided hal1 interest In the company which owns a mining outfit, mules, wagons, machinery. powder, drills, supplies and valuable interests in real estate.
 The bill further alleges that the other defendants the First National bank, Sterling A. Wood, Norman, Webb and the Williamson Iron company owe Will Me- Farlin 6 Co., a large amount of money and 1t enjoins them against paying it over until the claims of the complainant are satisfied
 It further asks that a receiver be ap- pointed to take charge of sthe property of Will McFarln 6 Go. to satisfy the claims of the complainant. The bill is signed by George H. Huddleston as solicitor for the complainant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
BRILLIANT SONG RECITAL.
Pollock-Stephens' New Voice Teacher
 Makes a Fine Impression.

A large and representative audience attended the song recital of Mrs. Cora Watjen Foster, the new voice teacher of PollocK-Stephens Institute, which took place last night at the Jesse French hall.
 Mrs. Foster nas a rich, velvety mezzo-soprano voice, and her vocaliza- ton is strictly musicianly. She sang a beautiful aria from "The Hugue- nOts." and several songs by modern composers. She was received with marked enthusiasm and Birmingham s musical set express great pleasure at the fact that she decided to locate here.
 The concert was under the direction of Prof. Henry Taylor Staats, of Pol lock-Stephens. The programme was varied and brilliant and included piano numbers by Professor Staats' pupils and vocal solos by students of the voice department of ile music school of the institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
sUH-coMMIssloN LEAVES.
Members Go to Montgomery to Deliver
 Their Report.

The members of the sub-commission of the state text book commission went to Montgomery yesterday to place their report in the hands of Gov. w. D. Jelks, who is president ex,officio of the com mission.
 The sub-commission has been in ses- slon for more than . week, comparing notes and passing on the various text books to be recommended for the Ala bama public schools.
 The ub-commission is composed of M. c. Wilson of Florence, president; Superintendent J. H. Foster, of Tusca- loosa; Superintendent J. H. Phillips, of Birmingham; Prof. w. w. Benson, of Fort Deposit, and Prof. W. J. Willing ham, of Wetumpka, a. MT. J. Wright Thompson, official clerk of the com mission.
 According to dispatches, their report will be accepted and their recommends tions adopted as submitted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
FOR GREATER BIRMINGHAM.
subcommittee VIII Meet at Mayors
 Office This Afternoon.

The subcommittee of the Greater Birmingham committees will meet thIs afternoon at o'clock in the office of Mayor Drennen, the chairman. The committee was appointed at the meet ing of the Greater Birmingham com mittees from the Commercial club, the Board of Trade and the mayor and board of aldermen to ride over the territory and map out the city limits.
 The committee was instructed to ride over the territory and report in two weeks. The committee will take the ride this afternoon. It is composed of W. M. Drennen, chairman; B. F. Roden, T. H. Motion. Julian Kendrick, F. M. Jackson and J. w. O'Neill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16

already been done by the manifestations throughout this country, without any re- gard to creed whatsoever, of horror ana sympathy over what has occurred. It is gratifying to know what we would Of course assume that the government of Russia shows the feelings of horror and indignation with which the American peo- pie look upon the outrages at Kishinen and is moving vigorously not only to pre- vent their continuance, but to punish the perpetrators. That government takes the same view of those outrages that our own government takes of the riots and lynchings which sometimes occur in our country, but do not characterize either our government or our people.
 "I have been visited by the Russian ambassador on his own initiative and in addition to what has been said to Secre- tary Hay the Russian ambassador has notified me personally without any inquiry upon my part, that the governor of Kishi- neff has been removed; that between three and four hundred of the participants in the outrages have been arrested, and he voluntarily stated that those men would be punished to the utmost that the law would permit
 T will consider most carefully the sug- gestionS that you have submitted to me, and whether the now existing conditions are such that any further official ex- pression would be of advantage to the unfortunate survivors with whom we sympathize so deeply. Nothing that has occurred recently has had my more con stant thought and nothing will have my more constant thought than this sub Ject. In any proper way by which bene- fcial action may be taken, 1t will be taken to show the sincerity of the his- toric American position of treating each man on his merits as a man. without the least reference to his creed, his race, or his birth place." (Applause.)
 Secretaries Hay, Root and Payne went over the statement made public with the President and it was carefully reviewed before Issuance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
PROSPECTS BRIGHT FOR
 NEW BANK IN BESSEMER

ment when Mir. Ray. representing the two Selma and Montgomery banks, ap- peared in Bessemer for similar purpose. He was told that such movement was already on foot and was referred to Mir. Harding. The two gentlemen conferred together and decided to cooperate. so the new movement has the backing of the First National bank of Birmingham as well as the other two institutions.
 It will be a national bank and will prob ably be known as the Bessemer National bank. It is understood that the Selma bank will take s150oo worth of stock Application for charter was made to the comptroller on the 11th of this month.
 MT. Ivy, it is understood. was formerly connected with the banking business in Talladega, and Is at present a director in the City National bank of Selma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
CHICKEN sNATcHER CAUGHT.
Louis White Bound Over to Await Ae-
 tion of Grand Jury.

Because Louis White, an ebony colored individual, who had a fondness for yell low legged chickens and could not keep away from other peoples chicken roosts, was bound over yesterday to the Criminal court on bond of $200.
 The charge against White Is burglary and grand larceny. He was caught by Policemen Will Patton and Stokes com ing out of hen house on Fifth avenue and Fourteenth street several nights ago. He had nine good looking chickens se- curey tucked away and the evidence against him was conclusive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16

Bessemer, June 15.-(Speeial)-There seems an excellent prospect of new bank for Bessemer. R. L. Ivy, represent ing the City National bank of Selma, the Merchants and Planters bank Of Mont gomery and the First National bank of Birmingham, has been in the city today sounding public opinion in the matter, and has met with 50 much encouragement that a meeting of those interested will be held tomorrow at the First National bank in Birmingham for the purpose Of organization. The history of the move ment Is as follows:
 On last Friday a number of merchants, feeling that Bessemer should have an- other bank, went to Birmingham where they approached ". P. G. Harding with A proposition to organize or assist in organizing such an institution here. MT. Harding had the matter under advise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
PRINCE PETER IS NOW
 KING OF THE SERVlANS
Continued from First Paoe)

my beloved people, my faithful army and patriotic government have deeply touched me. From the bottom of a true Servian heart I thank Providence. which has youchsafed me, by Gods mercy and through his will, to ascend the throne of my famous ancestors. l beg you, the premier and your colleagues in my gov ernment. to accept my royal acknowl- edgement with the assurance of my par tlcular good willy
 Army for Monarchy.
 It was understood that the army was bound to maintain monarchy at all costs therefore all discussions of a republic were speedily suppressed and the adher- ents of a republican form of government were compelled to fall back on other pro- posals, such as supporting Prince Mirko of Montenegro and King Peters son George. A wordy battle ragged long, and means more effective than eloquence are said to have been employed to persuade the opposing clements into acquiescence.
 Meanwhile the officers of the army had also held a meeting and adopted the following four resolutions:
 "1. The form of government must not be changed.
 "2 The names of the conspirators must not De revealed, nor the nature or the role they played in the revolution.
 "a. No officer must accept any reward for the services he rendered his country in the removal of King Alexander.
 "4. No officer who Is arrested shall ap- pear before the court in military uni- form"
 The Servian constitution of 1888, which the national assembly has taken as the basis of the new constitution, is the most liberal of all that the late King Milan gave his subjects. it having been granted when he was exceedingly unpopular. It was drawn up by the radicals and Is said to mean perpetual tenure of power for that party. It will be modified in the direction of making the line of succession to the throne clearly confined to males In the direct line.
 The new king is said to have accepted this constitution, but the whole matter Is very vague and the fact that this ques- ton was not settled before King Peter was elected Is the occasion for much dis satisfaction in the ranks of the members of the skupschtina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
Murderer Wilcox Displays Pistol and
 Makes Desperate Threats.

Elizabeth, N. C., June 15.-James VII cox, twice convicted of the murder of Nellie Cropsey, left here today In charge of Sheriff Winslow of Perqumans county, to serve his thirty year sentence in the penitentiary at Raleigh. Previous to the arrival of the officer at the jail, Wilcox offered to sell the jailer pistol and to his amazement took a 3S-calibre revolver from his pocket, fired three shots. and then gave 1t to the jailer. He claims that he carried this pistol during both trials. It was fastened to his leg by his garter.
 When the officers appeared he had to be carried from the jail by force. He cursed and swore at them, refused to wear neat suit of clothes provided by his father and insisted on wearing old trousers and worn shoes. He said to the sheriff:
 q shall not stay at the penitentiary. shall be back here soon. A few embers here some houses there, and a match, will make blaze. People will know when get back
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
ORTHODOX JEWS SEND AID.
Have Forwarded S2os.75 as Aid to
 Sufferers In Russia.

The orthodox Jews of the community have sent to Arnold Kohn, their treas> urer. $20S.75 for the relief of the perse. cuted Jews in Russia. The money wa9 sent through D. B. Goldstein and Max Rosebaum
 It is said that the amount would have been much larger but for the enormous expense the congregation K'Nesseth Is- rael Is under in erecting their new syna- gogue at the corner of Seventh avenue and Seventeenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
Pistol Toter Fined.

R. IG Askew, white man, was yes- terday fined $100 and sentenced to work 1SO days on the streets on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. He was tried before Judge Feagin in the police court. This is the first conviction on a charge of pistol toting in the police court in some time. and 1t looks as if the num- Der convicted this month will be much lower than any month recently.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Gus EIIard.

The funeral of Mrs. Gus Ellard, who died Sunday afternoon was conducted from the Avondale Baptist church yes- terday afternoon at 8 o'clock, and the in- terment followed in Woodlawn cemetery.
 The services were conducted by the Rev. L. M. Bradley. The deceased died at the residence of her husband, 39l5 Second avenue. Avondale. She leaves husband and dva children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
THOMPSON co. GETS CONTRACT. Birmingham Firm VIII Rebuild the Cotton Mills at Clifton, N. C.

T. c. Thompson & Go. of this city have just been awarded the contract for re- building the two immense cotton mills at Clifton, N. C., which were recently wash ed away by the floods in that district. The contract will probably amount to more than $150,000. T. c. Thompson, the head of the firm, is in Clifton now.
 This same company has under way at present the Siluria cotton mill and the Livingston cotton mill, both In Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
SUCCESSFUL BANKING BUSINESS
Bessemer Trust and Savings Bank Has
 Large Deposits.

The officers of the Bessemer Trust ard Savings bank, branch of the American Trust and Savings bank of this city, are being congratulated on the success of their undertaking. The bank was established at Bessemer only recently, but it already has over s100,- 900 in deposits. It It received $30,000 on deposit yesterday, the largest single deposit being S1b00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
MORE MEETINGS WANTED. Fred M. Jackson Calls Meeting of Com.
 mercal Club Directors.

President Fred M. Jackson has called a meeting of the board of directors of the Commercial club this afternoon at 8 o'clock in the Commercial club rooms. He proposes to suggest to them that two meetings of the club be held a month instead of one, as at present.
 It is his object to get the members of the club closer together so that they will work more in unison. He also wishes the chairman of the standing committees to be made ex-officio mem bcrs of the board of directors, as was the case before the recent amendments In the constitution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
saIesIadIes, Union Meets.

A most interesting and well attended meeting of the Salesladies' union No. S27 was held yesterday. at which officers to be elected at the next meeting were nom mated. It was decided to give dance next Friday evening, June 2e. at North Birmingham park.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-06-16
wieoINs WANTS TO KNOW.
Writes to the Mayor Concerning Law
 About Directories.

A letter has been received by Mayor Wiggins Directory Publishing company, asking for advices regarding the recent action of the city council requiring direc- tory publishers to secure the written con- sent of the mayor and council for per- mission to publish a directory of the city.
 MT. Wiggins states that his company would like to publish Birmingham di- rectory. and in fact has already begun work on 1t.
 The Wiggins Directory Publishing com pany issued a directory of Birmingham for this year in opposition to the Maloney company, which alone has published it heretofore.