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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
FINE OUTLOOK FOR
 YEAR AT AUBURN
STUDENTS WILL SOON BE SET. TILED DOWN TO HARD WORK. CAPTAIN REYNOLDS OF FOOT. BALL TEAM ON HAND.

Auburn, September 7.-(speeiai)7T Alabama Polytechnic institute opened to- day with a large number of students in attendance. Every train Is still bring ing in many of the old students and an unusually large number of new ones. Matriculation of students ls now in pro- gress and the prospects are that the num- Der will be in excess of that of all pre- vious years.
 70 time is being lost in classifying the new students. The committee of the fac ulty on entrance examinations Is hard at work endeavoring to classify the new students and get them at work as soon as possible Every effort is being made to get both the new and old students to work, and the classes will be organ ized tomorrow. The authorities are grat- fled with the prevalent determination among the students for earnest work The prospects for pleasant and pros porous year are flattering in many re- spects. The college Young Men's Chris tian association is in excellent condition. and the officers hope to accomplish much | this year.
 Walter R. Sanford a member of the l senior class and president of the associa- | tlOn, naS returned 10 college very much l encouraged with the outlook. He will have the assistance this year of w. E. Crozier, 8 graduate of Johns Hopkins. who comes to Auburn as Young Mems Christian association secretary and phys ical director. With the assistance of MT. Crozer and with the special efforts now being made in it's behalf, this organiza- ton of the college is no doubt entering upon the most successful year of it's his- tory Under It's auspices the usual re- cepton will be given to the new students of the college Friday night. September g. in the Young Mems Christian association building. Delightful refreshments will be served and the new students will be- come acquainted with the faculty and with one another
 R. S. Reynolds captain of the football team, has been here for few days and expects Coach Donohue tomorrow. He is very much encouraged with the prospects and believes that he will turn out winning team. Several old players will return and there will be excellent mate rial among the new students Captain Reynolds expects to have his men on the field tomorrow afternoon and will begin practice at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
PERSONAL.

J. W. Weiss of Mobile is at the Hillman. G. F. Peter of Mayline is at the Hillman. J. B. Davis of Atlanta is at the Colonial. Fred McGee of Lafayette is in the city. E. T. Camp of Gadsden Is at the Morris. c. c. Sample of Cincinnati is at the Co., lonial
 w. R. Evans of Cincinnati Is at the St. Nicholas.
 H. S. Thomas of Piedmont Is at the Hillman.
 J. W. Murphy of Anniston Is at the St. Nicholas.
 George L. Burke of Montgomery is at the Morris.
 W. J. Nesbit of Decatur is stopping at the Morris.
 Robert H. Mcconnell of Athens Is at the Morris.
 H. M Nolan of Alexander City is stop- ping at the St. Nicholas.
 Max Hagedorn of the Atlanta Paper company Is at the Hillman.
 Dr. Cunningham Wilson has removed his office from Twenty-f1rst street to his residence on Twentieth street, near Five Points.
 c. Needham Avery, the popular Pru- dential Life insurance agent, left yester- day to visit his former home in East Ala bama. MT. Avery enjoys the distinction of having made the highest record last month of any agent of his company in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
wELL-KNoWN NEWsHoY DIES.
John Letson Passes Away at St. vln
 cents Hospital.

John Letson, a newsboy who has been a familiar sight on the streets of Bir- mingham for a number of years died last night at the St. vincent's hospital. where he had been for two days. The Salvation Army twill have charge of the remains. as 1t had been caring for the boy for sev- eral days before he was taken to the hospital The deceased was 23 years old and so far as Is known had no rela- lives here. He was sent to the hospital by City Physician Whelan, who found him in wagon at Second avenue and Seventeenth street. where the Salvation Army had been caring for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
Tim Murphy.

Tim Murphy, who has long been one of the greatest stage favorites and who possesses an individuality that distin- guishes him as a comedian of the very highest type, is to appear here on Mon- day and Tuesday at the Jefferson theatre In two new comedies whfcn have so far been most pronounced successes.
 On Monday evening he will give Two Men and a Girl" Frederick Paulding' s romantic comedy, which is said to be the most complete blending of comedy and romance seen on the stage in many a day And on Tuesday evening he will present A. c. Bishops three act satirical comedy. "When Man Marries," dealing with conditions of married life so justly true as to be amusing.
 In each play MT. Murphy will be seen in role congenial to his peculiar ability and worthy of his distinguished efforts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
MILITARY GOES TO HUNTSVILLE. Major Elliott of the Second Regiment
 Receives Telegram from Governor.

Major Elliott. of the Second regiment received telegram last night from Gov ernor Cunningham to assemble all the military possible and proceed at once to Huntsville to prevent lynching. A com pany of thirty-f1ve men composed of squads from the Jefferson Volunteers, the Birmingham Rifles. Troop D, the Brandon Light Artillery and the new company of the Second regiment recently organized here. was hastily organized and left last night at e12 over the L. and N. for Decatur and from there by a special train to Huntsville. The company was in command of Major Elliott Major Yeatman' Captain Brown, Captain Ed smith and several other officers also went.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
CHARGED WITH BURGLARY.
Negro Arrested By Police Officers Was
 Badly Wanted.

Jim Williams. a negro, was arrested by Detective Patton and Policeman Ray last night on two charges of burglary and grand larceny. He Is accused of stealing a diamond ring and some other jewelry from Mrs. Ryan at s16 North Seventeenth street. and in a raid through the Hood building he Is alleged to have broken open the door to the office of Frank Toe and stolen some clothing.
 He, was placed in jail and while there swapped apparel with another negro to prevent Identification. The catch Is con- sldered important by the police depart ment, as the negro was badly wanted. Detective Patton has been working on the case several days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
QUOTATION FOR PIG IRON
 STRONG BUT MARKET QUIET

usual during the past six weeks
 The output in September will pick up and if there should be any marked ac- tivity in the market the latter part of the month the shipments from this dis trict will be large.
 One of the largest manufacturers said yesterday that he felt sure the iron trade would improve before Christmas While boom prices are not expected. fl is thought tha. winter business will he on highR level than 1t is now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
East Lake Casino.

The closing week at the East Lake Casino is distinguished by large crowds, and the vaudeville bill IS proving popular. Each member of the company Is clever, and the entire performance Is character ized by more than the usual excellence. The musical speciality of Bim, Bom and Err is pleasing the people immensely, while the comedy turn of the Yale duo, the songs of Miss Pingree and the club swinging of the Wilson brothers are all good. The moving pictures for this Week are very interesting. and the trapeze work of La Gette feature worthy of special mention.
 There will be the usual performance to- night and a large crowd will probably go out to the Casino.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08

Pig iron quotations hold their own at $s.5O on a Number basis. but the market is extremely quiet.
 The output in this district shows a fall Ing of for August The Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company is operating only it's Ensley furnaces. and the sloss- Sheffield company is running only five or its seven furnaces. No. city furnace of the sloss-shefheld company is under going repairs and the other companies have been getting out less iron than
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
ORDER OF BEAVERS
 ACTIVELY AT WORK
lNiTiAToRY CEREMONIES LAST
 NIGHT-ELEvEN APPLICATIONS REPORTED--Ex-MAYoR LETTERS
 ILL, BUT OUT OF DANGER.

The Independent order of Beavers Is growing rapilly in Birmingt am. At the regular meeting held last night several candidates were initiated and eleven ap- plicants received favorable report
 A special initiatory reception was ac- corded to Edward Gleason.
 ExMayor Tom Jeffers an esteemed Beaver, was reported on the sick list, but he Is now out of danger. R. l. Kline was elected past president. M. Seninahan was elected chaplain. w. E. Douglas was elected guardian.
 MT. Howell who is at St. vincent's was reported convalescent. He will leave the hospital in a few days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
Personal and General.

Ross Hooper has returned to his home at Gadsden after visit to friends In this city
 Miss Jennie Haralson is visiting friends in Adamsville this week.
 Miss Mary Lou Carothers of Avondale is the guest of her sister. Mrs. P. NJ. McNeil.
 The Misses Stephens have returned from a visit to Empire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
WORK PROGRESSING.
Y. M. c. A. Gymnasium VIII Be Ready
 Before November 1.

Work on the Young Mems Christian association gymnasium Is progressing as well as could be expected, but 1t will not be ready to be occupied by October l. as was at first thought. It can be used, how, ever, before November l. Prof. L. O. Gillesby, the new physical director from New Orleans, will be here the latter part of this month and will start giving in- structions in the old building. {
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
Council to Meet.

The mayor and aldermen will meet in regular semi-monthly session next Mon- day night. In addition to the monthly re- ports of the officers that will be read at this meeting, 1t is probable that two members of the board will be named to fill vacancies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Thomas j. Burke.

Thomas J. Burke. son of John B. Burke of oOo6 Eighth avenue. died yesterday in San Antonio. Tex. according to tele- gram received last night. The remains will reach Birmingham tonight at s:45 over the A. G. s. railroad. accompanied by P. J. Burke. brother of the deceased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
PROPERTY

PROPERTY well managed. The strain and worry of managing estates will all be borne for you by this
 TRUST COMPANY in a manner that will leave nothing 10 be desired. We act as Trustee, Guard ian or Executor. Issue letters of credit. In all our dealings you will find us absolutely reliable.
 Don't forget that we pay per cent interest on savings deposits. AMERICAN TRUST d SAVINGS
 BANK,
 BIRMINGHAM, ALA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

The following marriage licenses were issued from the Probate court yesterday:
 Joseph l.. Green to Mrs M. J. Quig- ley; H. E. Barnett of Bessemer to Miss Irene Davis; W. R. Lee to Miss Jeanette A. Friesner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08

the Birmingham locals wished to hear from the council as early as possible.
 Aldermen O'Neill stated that the Com- mercial club had taken the matter up and were to raise s2oo to get the conven- ton. The two locals were willing to put up $100 each. On motion Of Alderman Wheeler the matter was referred to the finance committee and the mayor with power to act.
 The council then adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
NEW VOICE ARTIST
 IS WELL RECEIVED
ADOLF DAHM-PETERsEN GIVES SONG RECITAL AT coNsERvA- ToRY-LEcTuRE ON LISTENING TO MUSICAL PROGRAMME.

Adolf Dahm-Petersen, the new voice teacher of the Conservatory of Music gave a recital at the conservatory yes- terday afternoon and was enthusastical- ly received. The concert room was filled with a discriminating audience. which in- cluded many musicians and cultivated music lovers.
 MT. Damn Petersen has a rich baritone voice and is an artist of the first rank. He has a range of two octaves and more and his intonation, enunciation and po- etic and musicianly Interpretation arc thoroughly satisfying to the musical lis tener.
 His programme of yesterday follows:
 A Little Song-Bnngert.
 Dedication-F'ranz
 The Almond Tree-Schumann
 Last Night-KJerulf.
 The Mountain Maid-Grieg.
 The Gondolier-Jensen.
 Serenade--Strauss.
 In Loves Delight-Liszt.
 l Love Thee-1rieg.
 Why y?-Tschaikowski
 Could I?-Tosti
 Recall Our Love-Nevin.
 Forgetfulness-V. Fielltz.
 Sunset-Grieg.
 It was love song recital and the com posers take rank among the highest
 Before he began to sing Mir Damn Pc tersen delivered brief lecture on the composers. and gave suggestions as tc the best way of listening to recitals. Tone quality, he said, was not everything ir singing. It was certainly not the mosi important thing. The style of singing the interpretation of the composer. the enunciation of the words of the song and the phrasing, were things of the high est importance. and the points by which the artist should be judged MT. Damn. Petersen concluded his lecture by a shori poetic reading in which he wove around the songs on his ..-ogramme a tender story
 The artist played his own accompani ment.
 Mir. Damn Petersen Is a native of Nor. way but resided In New York Just be fore coming to Birmingham As a singer he was distinguished in New York ant ihs connection with the Birmingham Con servatory is regarded as a great ac quisition to local musical circles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
THE WEATHER.

Washington, September 7.-Following is the weather forecast of Alabama Fair in north; showers In south portion Thursday and Friday; light to fresh northeast winds.
 Weather Report.
 Birmingham, Wednesday. September !. Heavy rains have again fallen in Texas and along the middle gulf and South Att lantic coast. Some rain was reported from all districts of the cotton belt ex cept Oklahoma, Arkansas and Western Tennessee. Throughout the north and west there was no rain except in Michi- gan and Illinois,
 A warm wave, with maximum tempera- lures of 90 degrees and above, has made Its appearance over the west, but as yet Its influence Is not felt east of the Rocky mountains. The coolest weather is north of the Missouri and Ohio rivers and east of the Alleghany mountains.
 Weather Conditions.
 Temperature and precipitation as report ed by the weather bureau for selected southern stations during 24 hours ending a. m.: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
CITY ITEMS.

Case Being RevIewed.--Judge Charles 4. Senn, administrator in the case ofyA. J. Reilly against the Ala. bama Steel and Wire company. has not yet renuered a decision in that case. It will probably not be made for a week or more, as all the records, which consist of 1167 pages. will be reviewed. The decision is eagerly awaited, as both sides make strong c-aims.
 To Increase stock.-The stockhold- CTS of the American Drug company filed petition in the probate court yesterday to increase it's capital stock from $10,Cv0 to $2o.000 The capital stock now consists of 250 shares, with par value of $100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08

E. T. Shaw & Son. undertakers. 31, North Twentieth street Both phones Q.
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GREEN a co, UNDERTAkERs.
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w. A. MITCHELL, Observer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08
Dr.. pavis Monument.

The following resolution, introduced by Alderman Wheeler to Authorize the plac- ing of the statue of tiie late Dr. W. E.. B. Davis was referred to the street com
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-08

Dr. Cunningham Wilson has removed his office from Twenty first street to his residence on Twentieth street, near Five Points.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-27
WEAKENED AT
LAST MOMENT
Servant Contemplating Poison
ing, snatclies Fatal Dish
From Judges Table.
From Tudge'

LEXINGTON, Ky. September 20.
Louis Mitchell, negro, arrested satur-
day night for attempting to poison the
wife and children Of Judge James IL.
Mulllgan, ex-consul to Samoa, author and
julist, declares that member Of the
Judges family Induced him to place pol
son in some salmon salad and put 1t on
the table. He was ''sweated'' twice yes
5terday by Judge Nulllgan and Chief Of
Detectives Marshall, but would not
change his story.
Mitchell, when he saw the family about
to partake of the poisoned dish, weak
ened, and, rushing Into the room, snatched
1t Off the table. He was caught before
he could destroy 1t and>asked to explain
his actions. He said the salmon con-
.tained poison. Examination showed uuan-
titles of arsenic.
Mitchell has been In the family for
fifteen years, and was trusted with the
keys to the pantry. Since Judge Multi.
gan has a second family his children by
his first wife have left home. The gen-
era1 belief is that the negro Is crazy.
& The nomination for Lfeutenant-Gover-
nor was offered to Judge Mulligan when
William Gocbel was nominated for Cow
crnor, and had he accepted he would have
become Governor Of Kentucky at Mr..
Goebel's death.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-27

the ground and2signihed his dissent by
shifting the realist over the pate with
It. BY good fortune, the wood was so
light and sWrotten- that 1t went to a thou-
sand spiinters. but Alleyne thought 1t
best to leave tho twain to settle the mat
ter at their leisure, the more so as the
sun was shining brightly once more
he saw the two excited philosophers wav-
ing their hands and shouting at each
other. but their babble soon became a.
mere drone in the distance, and a turn
In the road hid them from his sight.
And now after passing Holmesley Walk
and the Wooton Heath, the forest began
70 shred out into scattered belts of trees
with CLEAN of corn-Hcld and stretch Of
pasturs-land between. Here and there by
the WaXsite stood little knots Of waffle
and-daub huts with shock-haired laborers
lounging by the doors and. rcd-cheeked
children sprawlng In the roadway Back
among the groves he could see the high
gable ends and matched roofs of tho
frankln's houses, on whose fields these
men found employment, or more often a
thick dark column of smoke marked their
position and limited at the coarse plenty
within, BY these signs Alleyne knew
that he was on the very fringe of the
forest and therefore no great way from
Christchurch The sun was lying low
In the west and shooting Its level rays
across the long sweep Of rich green coun-
Try, gllnting on tho whIterfeeced sheep.
and throwing long shadows from the red
kline who waded knee-deep In the juicy.
clover. Right glad was the traveller to
Priory cleaning In the mellow evening
light, and the gladder still when, on
rounding a corner, he came upon his
comrades Of the morning seated astraddle
upon q fallen tree. They had a fiat space
before them, on which they alternately
threw little square pieces of bone, and
were SO intent upon their occupation that
they never raised eye as he, approached
them. lie observed with astonlshment,
as he drew near, tina the archers bow
| was ON Johns back, tho archers sword
by John s side, and the steel cap laid upon
the tree-trunk between them,
Mort de ma Yie!" Awkward shouted.
looking down at the dice, Never had
such cursed luck. A mprrain on the
bones! I have not throwna good main
since left Navarro, A one ana q three!
An ayant, camarade "
-Four and three cried Horde John,
counting on his great fingers, THAT
makes seven, No. archer. ] have Thy
Mon Dleu!" hst gioWled, y am like
to reach Chrlstchurcb' inSmy shirt" Then
suddenly glancing up, 'tlols, by the
splendal-pf heaven. here Is our! cher petit
Now. by my tenn finger bones! this Is q
rare sight to mine eyes,' lle spraag up
and threw his arms round Alleyne's neck.
while John, no less pleased, but plore
backward and Saxon In his habits, stood
grnning and hobbng by the wayside,
with his newly Won steel cap stuck wrong
side foremost upon his tangle. Of red hair.
Ys'IIast come to stop2 cried the bows
man. pattng Allcyne, all over. In his der
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-27
"shall not got away from US

light Shall not get away from US
again. #
Il Wish no better said he, with a,
prlngling in the eyes at his hearty greet
Ing. 53@
We'll said. lad!" cried big John. We
three shall to the wars together. and the
devil may fly away with the Abbot OF
geaulieu ButHyour feet and hosen are
an besmudged. Hast been in the water,
or am the more mistaken.
u have In good sooth, i, Allcyne an
swered. and then as they journeyed on
their way he told them the many things
that had befalen him. his meeting with
the villain. his sight Of the king, his COM.
Ing upon his brother with an the tale
OF the black welcome and Of the fair
dhmsel. They strode on either side. each
with an ear slanting towards him, but
ere he had come to the end of his story
the bowman had spun round upon MS
heel, and was Fastening back the way
they had come, breathing loudly through
his nose.
latter him and gripping at his 5erkin,
! II am back for Minstead, lad !"
And why in the name ofgsenseY
ITO thrust handful aof steel into the
socnan. What! hale a demoiselc against
her will, and then loose dogs at his own
brother! Let me 80! @
"Nenny, neDnS!'' cried Alleyne, langh-
Ling. There was no scatct done. Come
back, friend"-and so. by mingled push
Ing and entreaties, they got his head
round for Christchurch once more. Yet
he walked with his chin upon his shoulder.
until. catching sight Of maiden by a
wayside we'll the smiles came back to
his face and peace to his heart, J, Y
been changes with you also, Why should
not the workman carry his tools? Where
are bow and sword and cap-and why
SO warlike, John q l
ut is a game which friend Aylward hath
been a-teachIng OF me-"
"And ! found him an oyer-apt pupil, y
grunbled the bowman. HE hath strip
ped mo as though had fallen unto me
hands of the tardyenus But, by my hllt!
you must render them back to me, CANA i
Nde, lest you br!ng 4scredit unon my ~
mission, and VIII pay you for them at
arnorers' prices, Z 81
'gTaSo them back, man, and never heed
the pay" said John, II did but wish to
learn the feel OF them, since am like
to- have such trinkets hung to my own
glrdle for some years to come.
ma fol. he was born for a. free COM
panion!H cried AyIward He hath the
very trick OF speech and turn OF thought,
! take them back then, and Indeed II
giyes me unease not Is feel my Sewystaye
tapping against my leg bone. But 500,
mes garcons, ON this side of the church
rsos the square and darkl!ng tower Of
Earl Eallshury's castle, and even from
here seem to see on ayonder banner the
red roebuck at the Montacutes;''