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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-19
Miss Adair to Play at Baltimore.

NEW YORK, Oct. 19.-Golfers in this
section will fortunately have the OPP
portunity of seeing Miss Rhona Adair.
Miss Adair is to play over the Baltus-
the sides will probably be David Hunt
er, the Essex county professional, and
Miss Adair and George Low, the Bal
tusrol professional. and Miss Griscom.
Miss Rhona Adair and DevereuX EN-
NETT will play Miss Frances Griscom
and w. j. Travis over the Garden City
links.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-19
New Cycling Record.

PARIS, Oct. 19.-At the Pare des
Princes track M. Dangla made Il new
cycling record for one hour by cover
ing 50 miles and 91S yards i'll that time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-19
Not Forgotten.

Briggs-The old man cut off PAGER
without a cent.
Griggs-I see. He remembered him
even in his will.-Detroit Free Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-19

Drains less than three ieet deep were
not effective in sohe New Mexico tests
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-19
SOCIAL.

Washington Council, No. 4, Daugh.
tiers of Liberty, will hold a clipping
social in Mechanic Hall on Tuesday
evening, October 20.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-19
MISS LINING TO BE MARRIED.

Miss Emma Lining is to be married
at her mothers Mrs. George Lining,
residence on Main street, Wednesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
CHIEF RECOMMENDS
 POLICE TELEPHONES
THE POLICE COMMISSION WILL MEET TONlGHT-iT WILL BE ASKED TO INSTALL A SPECIAL TELEPHONE SYSTEM.

At the meeting of the police commis- sion tonight Chief of Police Wier will re- commend thet a private telephone sys- tenn be installed in order that the police men on their beats may report to his office every hour in the day and night.
 The recommendation will be taken up by the police commissioners and an effort made to get the city council to vote an ap- propriation for that purpose. It will cost comparatively little and will greatly inr crease the efficiency of the department
 The idea Is to have telephones in boxes on the corners of the districts so that ev- regularly.
 In this manner the entire force can be in constant touch with the headquarters, and the chiefs office can communicate in a very short time with every patrolman in case anything unusual happens.
 The Bell and Peoples telephone compa- nies will be asked to bid for the proposed telephone system and the lowest will probably receive the contract. which will include about 50 phones. They will be con- nected on a separate system so that "cen- tral" will not have to be called in order to get the chiefs office. Frequently at night after the stores have closed a police. man will have to go several blocks-.to get to a phone to call for the patrol wagon, but under the proposed plan he would have phone always convenient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
At the Jefferson.

A small audience, in which the press and the ushers were chiefly in evidence witnessed Why Smith Left Home' at the Jefferson theater last night. After the performance was concluded it was easy to see why Smith left home and came to Birmingham. At times MT. Ober was fairly amusing, but there was a painful lack of Individuality in the com pany, while the casual laughs of the gallery gods sounded hollow and ghostly in the empty theater. Prices were re- duced, but this was scant consolation. In the first place, why Smith Left Home" has become hoary with age. Every man, woman and child has seen the play, and 1t has become so trite that it is flat unless acted by very superior performers. Miss Josephine Sherwood, as Rose Walton, was pretty. Her song was appreciated by the audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
POOL TABLES STILL
 UNDER DISCUSSION
EAST LAKE ATHLETIC CLUB AP- POINT A COMMITTEE TO CON- FER WITH THE COMMITTEE AP. POINTED BY THE PASTORS.

At the regular meeting of the East Lake Athletic club last night a commit tee of five composed of l.. T. Lavender, E T. Miller, E. H. Newman, w. A. Coole and T. w. Quinn was appointed to con fer with the committee appointed by the East Lake pastors, which is to appear before the council at its meeting tomor- row. It will be remembered that the pastors want to have the pool tables re- moved from the rooms of the Athletic club.
 member of the Athletic club said last night that he believed the pastors were laboring under the wrong impression re- garding the presence of the pool tables.
 Gambling, profane language and the use of intoxicants are strictly forbidden and not tolerated." he said, and the pool tables are used only as a means of amusement and diversion"
 A prominent official at East Lake said last night that the council had no juris- diction in the mater.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
DRILL AND DANCE
 GREATLY ENJOYED
HAD THEIR SEMI ANNUAL EVENT AT ARMORY LAST TNlGHT-sERGEANT LESLIE WINS MEDAL.

The Jefferson Volunteers semi-annual drill and informal dance last night at the armory in the city hall was a most de- lightful occasion, and was participated in by the members of the company and a large number of their friends.
 After the prize drill, which was spirited and hotly contested refreshments were served in the reception room across the hall from the armory, and several short toasts were heard from officers and guests.
 Music and dancing were enjoyed in the ar mory after the supper had been served, and the affair lasted until a late hour.
 There were three drills. a company drill under Captain John T. Waterman, followed by a squad drill under command of the non-commissioned officers, and last the individual drill.
 The squad medal was won by the four under command of First Sergeant Frank Davidson, which consisted of Corporal McNeely, Prvates Sewell, Jordan and Watkins. Sergeant Davidson received the squad medal, while each of the members received a separate badge to be worn un- til the next drill
 The individual medal was won by Quar- termaster Sergeant Leslie Dee after hot contest. At first the ranks were rapidly thinned out, and finally the contest was narrowed down to four men and the de- tail and fine points of drilling were re- sorted to to throw the men out
 The judges were Captain Hughes B. Kennedy, adjutant of the Third Alabama and four times captain of the volunteers, and Captain Ledbetter of the Birming- ham Rifles Captain Walter D. Gardner made a short speech, delivering the medals, which were pinned on the for tunate men by several of the young ladies present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Mary Mannering.

Tonight, winning Mary Mannering comes to the Jefferson to present Clyde Pitches new comedy, "The Stubborn ness of Geraldine Miss Mannering' s play for this season had a run of two months at the Garrick theater in New York, and has won much praise in other cities where 1t has been presented. It is described as a sparkling comedy of present-day social life, pure and whole some in tone, and distinguished by the acute character drawing of Clyde Fitch at his best. ''rhe StuDuornness of Ger aldine' is love story, and the stub bornness of the heroine is only another name for her fidelity to the man of her choice, who is a greatly misunderstood Hungarian nobleman. Miss Mannering is ably supported by John Craig as the lover, and the remainder of the com pany is composed of competent players.
 The staging of the play is said to be original and handsome in every detail. Miss Mannerng's role fits her charming personality to perfection, so she will no doubt be greeted by large audience this evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
NEGROES ARE PROUD
 OF MIR. ROOSEVELT
BISHOP HAMILTON IS THANKFUL FOR HAVING A PRESIDENT WHO IS NOT ASHAMED TO SIT DOWN WITH A NEGRO.

Lincoln, Neb. November s.-The gen. eral committee of the Freedmen Aid and Southern Educational Society of the Methodist Episcopal church, began two days business session today. Bishon James N, Fitzgerald presided. Nearly all the bishops of the church are in at tendance.
 Extended reports were submitted bv the general treasurer and correspondinp, secretaries The report of the board of managers shows, that Il, ,156 pupils are attending the schools maintained by this society Appropriations have increased and the faculties have been materially added to. Total receipts for the year amounted to nearly $5O0000.
 Short addresses by the bishops, follow ing the reports, was marked by the freedom with which they discussed the attitude of the two leading political parties toward the negro race. Bishop Cranston criticized the national party in power for it's alleged remissness, and declared his belief that it was time for Christian people to desert any organi- zation that thought more about itself and its politics than about the welfare of a people downtrodden and in need of assistance.
 Bishop Hamilton evoked applause by an eulogy on President Roosevelt, say ing in conclusion:
 T thank God we have a President who is not afraid to sit down with a negro and to show him the respect that is due"
 Bishop Walkin said that he was glad there was Senator Tillman in the South to stir up things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10

police in general and runs things to suit him or herself.
 But the audience evidently enjoyed the play, and after all, perhaps, the crowd should be the judge. Many of those who laughed were amused at the absurdness of the play and not at the attempt at comedy. The play really appeals to the gallery and balcony, but not to the bet ter class of theatregoers.
 The play is built round poor girl who is thrown out of a dry goods store where she was employed, and all by an old lawyer who seeks to take advantage of her. She is protected by a rich young man and this little mother" who fights everything in sight There is much scheming and williams appear frequently.
 Miss Mable Wright, as the shop gri, who loses work, Is probably the best per- son in the cast. There is a large cast and some very good stage settings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
CHIEF LEAVES FOR
 ANNUALCONVENTION
MANY GO THIS MORNING TO SEES. SION OF ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE AND MAR. SEALS AT. NEW DECATUR.

A large party of chiefs of police and marshals will leave Birmingham this morning to attend the meeting of the Alabama Association of Chiefs of Po- lice and Town Marshals, which convenes in New Decatur this morning and is in session three days.
 Among the party which will go from Birmingham will be ex-Chief c. w. Aus tin, president of the association; Secre- tary and Treasurer c. E. Chambers, Chief Wallace of Bessemer, Chief Camp of Ensley, Chief Phillips of Pratt City. Chief Cole of North Birmingham, Mar shal Sandifer of Woodlawn, Marshal Moore of East Lake, ex-Chief Barnard of Pratt City, Chief McGill of Tusca- loosa and others from the southern DOT ton of the city.
 Chief of Police Wier. Chairman of the Police Commission Parker and Mayor Drennen will probably not go up until tomorrow morning, as the former will be detained in the city to attend the meeting of the police commission to- night.
 A number of important matters will come before the meeting, and 1t will prob- ably be the most interesting session of the association yet held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
JUDGE FEAGIN IS
 FRANK TO MIGRANTS
TELLS THEM A FEW THINGS ABOUT POSITIONS, HONEST AND OTHERWISE, AND ISSUES WARN. ING TO THE EASY LINERS.

Several of those who were arrested by Lieutenant Johnston and Policeman VIII Murphy on Saturday on a charge of va grancy appeared before Judge Feagin yesterday morning, and their cases were held up until December 1, to give them plenty of time to get legitimate em- ployment
 Among this number several asked what would be the result if they pleaded guilty. and Judge Feagin warned them that 1t would be equivalent to declaring themselves gamblers, and that "the limit of the law would then be applied to them.
 While he had them before him, Judge Feagin took occasion to tell the men charged with vagrancy what they might expect on December l, if they were again brought up on that charge. The judge looked up a decision of the su- preme court defining what a position was, and how a position applied to man who was on trial for vagrancy.
 Judge Feagin stated that they must be able to show that they were really work ing at an honest job, and had a suf- ficient income from it to provide well for themselves. He stated that the or dinary sneaking job obtained by many gamblers to evade the vagrancy law would not stand in his court, and he did not think before the supreme court. therefore that the jobs must be honest and remunerative.
 According to Judge Feagin, there is a great deal of difference in positions, or jobs, in the eye of the law, and that when a man was on trial for vagrancy he was guilty if he did not have the proper kind of position In the past, he said, gamblers and pimps have secured cheap jobs paying s5 or s10 month. and positions in name only, in order to es- cape the law, as he interpreted it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
STEERING COMMITTEE
 TALKS ABOUT ISTHMUS

Washington, November 9.-The demo- cratic steering committee of the senate was in session for two hours today, the greater part of which was devoted to con- sideration of the situation on the Isth- mus. The question was discussed in all it's aspects, especial attention being given to the allegations that this country has been instrumental in producing the revolt in Panama and Colon. A number of senators expressed the opinion that the administration had not been unfriendly to, or ignorant of the movement from its beginning. but it was decided to wait un- til there is further light on the question before advising the democrats to take position on the question as a party.
 Some senators expressed the opinion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
DEMOCRATS DENOUNCE
 THE PRESIDENTS POLICY

Washington, November s-(special.)- Democratic members of the senate and house do not hesitate to denounee in the strongest terms the actions of the gov ernment in It's dealings with the United States of Colombia and Panama. Not only on the democratic side. but on the republican side as we'll many members do not hesitate to say that the President has acted hastily.
 Naturally, many republicans are quick to give public endorsement to the pres idents' policy It's poor administration which cannot get encouragement from some source. Talks with the best in- formed members of the senate and house make it evident that it will be long day before the work of constructing an Istk- milan canal is commenced. The adminis- tration is plainly bent on using every
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
MINISTERS DESIRE
 AN INVESTIGATION
STILL THINK THERE ARE MANY
 GAMBLERS AND GAMES IN BlR- INGHAM-cHIEF WEIR DE- CLIMBS TO MAKE STATEMENT.

At the Presbyterian ministers union meeting yesterday gambling and gam bling houses were discussed at length. Dr. l.. S. Handley, pastor of the Gen. tral Presbyterian church, said he had re- ceived information that gambling was on the increase in Birmingham. and he thought the matter should be looked into Dr. J. w. Stagg, pastor of the First Pres byterian church. said he thought the mat ter should be investigated and moved that committee of investigation be appointed to consider the reports which they had heard The committee appointed was as follows pr. J. w. Stagg, chairman; pr. L. s. Handley and Rev. U. D. Mooney The committee is to report at a later meeting
 Dr. Handley was seen last night and asked whether lhe was aware that the city was very nearly rid of the gamblers
 "Is that so?" the doctor remarked. 'I was not aware of the report nor were the members of the minister's union. If such is the case I can only say I'm de- lighted to hear 1t and think Chief Wier shoulu De nisnly comnenueu TUT the dc- tion he has taken"
 t is said to be a matter of fact that the gambler is conspicuous by his ab- sence and the general belief is that sport ing men have been pretty we'll driven out of the city If there are any gamblers remaining they are evidently keeping very dark.
 L. When Chief Ia yoh If he cared to make any statement in re- gard to the resolution of the Presbyterian ministers he said he had nothing what ever to say except that he was doing his duty and would continue to do so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10

that the mass of people are so anxious to have a canal that many persons would even endorse a revolution on the Isthmus if it should prove a means of securing one Senator Morgan was before the com mittee for a time and advocated a vigor- ous policy of criticism
 The steering committee also discussed the policy to be pursued with reference to the proposed measure putting in force the Cuban treaty. It was decided to post pone further consideration of this ques- tion until the house sends over it's bill. It was apparent, however, that a major ity of the democratic senators would op- pose the bill
 1The committee also took up the sub ject of reorganization of the senate com mittees and decided to meet from day to day for the purpose of filling the demo- cratic committee vacancies
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
FLORENCE
A Candidate for Mayor Bitterly Ar
 raigns His Opponent.

Florence. November 9-(Special.) )-Judge H. c. Jones, candidate for mayor on the opposition ticket fired his first gun In December l, last night in East Florence. He attacked bitterly the administration of Mayor Walker who was present in the audience. When he had concluded the crowd called lustily for speech from Walker, but as that was Judge Jones' meeting he finally consented to speak to them at another place and they according ly adjourned across the street
 Judge Jones was in his younger days a prominent lawyer and politician, but he is now over so years old. His friends re- gret that he has been pulled into this fight. o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
GORMAN FACES THE LION
 AND IS YET UNDAUNTED

Washington. November 9-(Special.)- senate this morning, when Senator Fry named Senator Hoar and Senator Cor.
 man the committee to wait upon the president and inform him that the sen ate was in session and ready for busi- ness. The selection of the chairman was, of course, in recognition of MT. Cor mans minority leadership. But the re- cent outspoken criticism of the president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
UNITED LABOR LEAGUE.
Organization Is Making Steady Head
 way-ClrcuIar to Be Issued.

The committee of twenty appointed to perfect the organization of the United La Dor League held a meeting in executive session last night in the offices of the United Mine Workers. After the meet ing it was learned that everything was running smoothly. Nearly all the locals In the state have been heard from and the new organization. it was given out. is re- ceiving earnest support. A circular will be issued in the course of few days to call & meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
UNDERWOOD IS SLATED
 FOR APPROPRIATIONS

and Mcclellan may go back for his brief membership in the house the way is not clear for underwood's appointment to this committee. The latest gossip is to the effect that he will go on appropria- tions. This is one of the three best com snittees and on it MT. Underwood could do much for his district and state.
 Leader Williams told the members of the North Carolina delegation, who call ed upon him in body tonight that in his opinion Cannon would appoint Un- derwood on appropriations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Neuro Stole hou.

Jim Bell, negro, had longing desire for pork chop He stole hong as the result will have to work for exactly 360 days for the city of Birmingham.
 The negro was tried yesterday before Judge Feagin, and was fined s90 and sen- fenced to work 1s0 days on the streets. The negro knew that certain hog had been taken to the city pound, went there and described 1t, paid the pound keeper s fee and carried the hog off. It was later discovered that the hog belonged to anoth-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
At the Bijou.

A very large audience seemed to be pleased at "Only A Shop Girl' at the Bijou last night, but in the opinion or critics the play Is not very strong. There is a great deal of comedy of the slap stick variety in which woman knocks down men at will, including policemen and old men, and makes herself ter TOT to the entire community, while at heart she is a kind girl There are number of unnatural and overdone scenes where one man or one woman defies the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10

Washington, November 9.--(Special.)-- Considerable interest is attached here to the possible committee assignment of Representative Underwood of Birming- ham, As stated 1t is expected that MT. Underwood will not go back on rules. This is fully satisfactory to him, the sec- ond place on the minority being thank less position which he would prefer De Armond of Missouri to have. As Chair man Clark Is slated for ways and means
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Albert E. Hawkins.

The remains of Albert F. Hawkins, a soldier in the United States army, who was killed at target practice in Eagle City, Alaska, in September will be sent to Leeds. Ala, this morning for inter- ment.
 The deceased was the son of Mir and Mrs J. s. Hawkins of East Birmingham and was 21 years old. The interment will be in the family burying ground The remains arrived from Alaska yesterday morning at 5 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10

 means in its power, lawful and unlawful to construct the Panama canal before turning to Nicaragua as the law directs The president eonstrues reasonable time" to mean any time he may chose no matter how indefinite.
 The advocates of the Nicaragua canal, or rather the opponents of the administra- tion's Panama policy, seem powerful enough in the senate to hold the matter up indefinitely The complications arising out of the Colombia Panama embroglio promises not to be settled during the regu- lar session, and therefore will drift into the campaign.
 As campaign issue the administration would have decidely the worst of 1t unless the country has in the meantime been plunged into war, This would make the administration the always popular war party, give it the flag for an issue, and probably secure it's election. The Pres ident fully understands this and seems to be acting accordingly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON

. Tonight-Mary Mannering in "The . Stubbornness of Geraldine Society
 . comedy.
 . Wednesday night - The Smart
 . Set" Musical melange.
 ' Thursday night-"The Silver Slip . per" Musical extravaganza. . Friday, matinee and night-"The . Two Johns.' Farce comedy. . Saturday, matinee and night
 . Marie Wainwright in Twelfth . Night" Shakespearean comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10

by the Maryland senator on the negro question and his disastrous meddling in state politics, gave the assignment an added interest.
 MT. Germans face seemed to indicate resignation to the inevitable, as a mat ter bt scourtesy, rather than personal delighA Meanwhile the gallery was much amused. The reception at the White House was purely formal and the two senators remained there but two or three minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
CITY ITEMS.

Negro Struck on Head.-Bishop Rog- CTS, negro, was struck on the head with a pick handle last night near the waterworks at North Birmingham and he is now at St. Vincent's hospital in a critical condition. It is not thought he can live, as the skull is badly frac- tured.
  Concert ostponed.-Rienzi Thomas concert to be given at the South High lands Presbyterian church has been postponed from tonight to Friday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-10
Larceny and vaqrancy.

Albert Edwards, a negro. was yester- day fined s35 by Judge l agin on charges of larceny and vagrancy. The negro was unable to pay the fine, and will work seventy days on the city streets. He was arrested by Policemen Waldrop and Brizendine