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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
SELF-CONFESSED
 GAMBLER TALKS
FRANK MoRANGuE ACCUSES CHAIRMAN PARKER AND CHIEF WEIR OF COLLISION WITH SOME GAMBLING HOUSES.

Frank Morangue, a self-confessed pro- prietor of gambling place over the Dude saloon, yesterday spoke for fifteen min utes in the police court room against Chief of Police Wier and Chairman Parker of the police commission.
 His chief argument was that he had never known of the police department prosecuting other gambling houses in the city as 1t had done the Dude.
 Chairman Parker and Chief Wier both responded to Morangue they being in court at the request of Judge Feagin. Morangue had just been convicted of gambling and fined $25 by Judge Feagin, at the same time that J. K. Robinson, a young white man, was fined the same amount.
 Judge Feagin refused to allow the talks to be made in open court, but court ad- journed and then the controversy took place. Morangue said that the policemen who arc detailed to watch the gambling houses were in colleague with the pro- prietors of other houses to the detri- ment of the Dude, and that he intended spending all the money he had and making every effort to have an investigation of the department made. He said that Chief Wier had crawled across the roof of a building to catch and convict his house, but had never done anything Ike that to get into other houses. He declared that ten or a dozen houses have been running in the city during the time he has been arrested and convicted.
 Chairman Parker replied by saying that he would be glad if an n<investigation of the special officers who watch the gamb- ling houses would be made, and that any other investigation would be welcomed. He denied having any connection' or be- ing in collision with any gambling house.
 Chief Wier stated that he had prosecut- cd Morague so often because he had been able to seure sufficient evidence to convict, while on the other hand 1t was impossible to obtain evidence against some other houses. He said that Mo- raneue had mace statements that he would run in Birmingham despite any orders of the police department to the contrary.
 Later Chief Wier said that Morangue was attempting to run a crap joint. and one of the worst places in the city, and that he proposed to break It up if he could. and he also proposed to arrest all vioators when he could convict them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
COMMITTEE WORKS
 FOR A LOWER RATE
EFFORTS BEING MADE TO HAVE BIRMINGHAM RESTORED TO FIRST CLASS INSURANCE BASIS. LETTER TO FLEMING.

The committee from the board of trade appointed to make an effort to have Birmingham again placed on a first class fire insurance basis held a meeting yesterday. At the meeting a letter was drafted to Secretary c. c. Fleming of the Southeastern Tariff association with regard to the matter. In the letter was enclosed the resolution adopted at the last meeting of the city council with reference to the undertaking of the board of trade committee.
 The following is the letter.
 Birmingham, Ala, Sept g, 1904 MT. c. c. Fleming, Secretary, Atlanta, Ga,
 My dear sir:-Enclc-ed please find res- olutions adopted by board of mayor and aldermen of Birmingham at the last session, Wednesday night of this week. We have assurances that the improve ment requirements necessary to put Bir- mingham back on first class basis will be granted when recommended by thic committee. Please advise us what is nec- essary to have the city of Birmingham reinstated on first class basis.
 Very respectfully,
 JOHN W. O'NEILL,
 BEEN F. BARBOUR,
 "J. D. COLLINS,
 M. V. JOeEPH,
 wv, T. COX.
 "OLIYER CHALIFOUx,
 "J. E. SHELBY,
 SIMON KLOTz,
 "committee."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
FATHER COYLE IS
 NOW THE PASTOR
ARRIVES AND TAKES CHARGE OF ST. PAUL's PARlSH-FATHER kERRIeAN BECOMES RECTOR OF M'olLL INSTITUTE.

The Rev. Father coyle, recently ap- pointed pastor of St. PauPs church, ar rived from Mobile yesterday to take charge of the parish. He was greeted by many Catholics during the day
 Father Coyle will be the celebrant at the last mass tomorrow and will address the congregation. He is a young man of scholarly attainments. He was very pop ular in Mobile, where he filled the posi- tion of rector of McGill Institute, and he will doubtless have the hearty cooperation of St. Paul's congregation from the start.
 The Rev Father Kerrigan, who has been the senior assistant at St. Pauls for several years, has been appointed rec tor of the McGill Institute and will leave for Mobile next week to enter upon his new duties He received formal notifi- cation from Bishop Allen yesterday.
 Father Kerrigan Is one of the younger priests of this diocese and his appoint ment to the rectorship of McGill Is re- garded as a very high honor. Father Kerrigan is not only an assduous stu dent and singularly eu.fying preacher but he is a good musician as well. It is prob able that he will be called upon to occu- py the pulpit of the cathedral frequently and to train the altar choir there. He will be greatly missed in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
URGED TO REGISTER.
United Labor League Issues Open Let
 ter to Wage Farmers.

An open letter to the wage earners of Jefferson county has been issued by the central committee of the United Labor league calling upon them to register in order that they may be able to vote. The board of registrars will be at the court house next week for the purpose of issu- ing registration certificates to qualified voters.
 The following is the letter from the labor league:
 ITO the Wage Farmers of Jefferson
 County.
 'eThe United Labor league is very de- sirous to see the wage-earners of this county register and qualify themselves to exercise their rights to vote. The board of registrars will be in session at the county court house one week begin ming on the 26th day of September, 1904 one registration is sufficient The re- quirements for registration now is either a property or educational test. The law does not require both.
 This is your last opportunity to regis ter It is not the purpose of the United Labor league to align themselves with any political party or to instruct any one how to vote, but to urge upon all the necessity of qualifying and exercising this right of self-government, winch is the duty of every man to his country, his family and himself.
 Central Commttee-D. U. Williams, president; Edward Flynn. treasurer; H. c. Lacey, Edward A. Veitch, Edward Lewis, James O'Hara, J. H. Orange. H. A. Markey, William L. Knowlen, John Von Reeder, P. T. McCarron. J. H. F. Mosley, R. H. Skinner, Jesse Williams, Joe Brandt"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
OUTLOOK Is BRIGHT
 FOR RESCUE HOME
The Salvation Army Meeting With Much Encouragement
A GOOD START IS MADE
Captain serrlman Confident of Ultl- mate Suceess--says First $1ooo for the Projected Home
 Is Pledged.

The establishment of a rescue home by the southern division of the Salvation army in Birmingham is now practically assured.
 star Captain J. M Perriman, with headouarters in Atlanta, who has been in Birmingham for about ten days work ing up interest in the proposition, IS con fdent of final success. He stated last night that the Salvation army has in sight the first thousand dollars necessary for the establishment of the rescue home.
 q am meeting with great success said Captain Berriman, land sincerely trust that the good people of Birmingham Will continue to give me their support in this work. I think that the first thousand dol lars can be easily secured, ai.. in fact It has already been promised Assisted by Captain Boucher, I have been actively at work for the past two weeks, and l can assure you that I am greatly encour- aged"
 The joint committee, composed or min- sters from the Presbyterian, Metnoulst and Baptist churches of Birmingham VIII meet with Captain Berriman and other Salvation army officers early In Octoper' to further discuss the establishment or the southern division home in Birmingham. IL Is believed that at this meeting arrange ments will be made for big mass meet ing of the citizens.
 Colonel Higgins Of New York, who Is In charge of the rescue work of the sal vation army in the United States, has wired Staff Captain Berriman that he VIII be glad to visit Birmingham on October 22 and 23 and hold a series of meetings in the interest of this work. He will bring with him his wife and large band or workers. Colonel Higgins is the seere- tary of the Salvation army organization, and Is second in command In the United States This will be his nrst visit south.
 Staff Captain Berriman leaves tonlght for Cincinnati, where he goes to meet Commander Booth Tucker, who Is now on his farewell tour of the United States. Willie in Cincinnati the staff captain Will confer with Colonel Holt, provincial or flcer, and others with reference to the pro- posed rescue home in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
MR. MABEN OFFERS
 REWARD OF $500 Reward for Arrest and Convic-
 ton, or Information CONTENTS OF JAR TESTED Proved to Be About ss Per Cent 0yna- mite-P. G. Bowman Was the
 Man Who Discovered
 Burning Fuse.
CONTENTS OF JAR TESTED

President J. c. Maben of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company has offered a reward of $500 Ito any person who furnishes sufficient evidence to cause the arrest and conviction of the party, or parties, who made the attempt to blow up my residence on the night of September 21, or who furnishes evidence leading to the conviction of the party or parties instigating or abetting the deed"
 The offer of reward was made as the result of the attempt to blow up MT. Maben's residence at Avenue G and Twenty-first street on Thursday morn ing about 1:sO o'clock with a jar of dynamite which was discovered just in time by passer-by to prevent the lighted fuse exploding the cap.
 Yesterday morning Detectives Bodeker and Hamilton, accompanied by L. F. Agee. a contracting foreman for the Bir- mingham Water Works company, tested the strength and the genuineness of the dynamite in the jar by exploding it. The experiment was conducted at Avenue A and Fourteenth street, where some ditches for water pipes were being dug, and the explosion tore quite a hole in the ground and broke two large rocks which were rolled on top of the bottle after it was buried in the ground.
 MT. Agee, who Is somewhat of an ex- pert on blasting. stated that the con- tents of the jar contained about 36 per cent dynamite, and that there was enough of it to have wrecked the front of MT. Maben's house, but he did not think there was enough to have killed the oc- cupants, as they were on the second floor. In his opinion, however. there was q sufficient quantity of dynamite in the bottle to have shocked them severely.
 It became pretty generally known yes- terday that the man who cut the fuse and prevented the explosion was P. c. Bow man. the prominent attorney. MT. Bow man was returning home after having been detained down town and when he saw the fuse lighted he rushed up the steps and cut it twice with his knife
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
CHIEFS OF POLICE.
Annual Meeting Held at TAladega
 Was Very interesting.

Chief of Police Wier has returned from the annual meeting of the Alabama As- sociation of Chiefs of Police and Town Marshals, which met this week in Tal- ladega. He reports that 1t was a largely attended and a most successful meeting.
 Among other important matters which came up for action was resolution of fered by Chef Wier against the prac- tice of letting prisoners with long sent ences out earlier on account of good be- havior, and turning them loose on the public. This resolution especially provides against the releasing of highway rob- bers, murderers and such criminals.
 The resolution provides for holding up the time against the prisoner until he has shown a disposition to behave him. self and reform. The chief says if the man fails to behave himself let the time be charged up against him when he Is re-arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
Al. H. Wilson.

It is the same mellow-voiced Al Wil- son who comes again this year in re- lH.val of his former success, 'The Watch on the Thine" ? lc play Is builded about the singer whose songs constitute It's only real claim to merit, although 1t is a pretty story withal and has the roman tic atmosphere necessary to hold one's interest. But the play would be very tame affair without the vocal gems rem dered by MT. Wilson, who was fin par ticularly fine voice last night and sang with the sweetness and sympathy which have made him so popular all over the land. My German Rose" Love Is All in AL" My Little Fraulein," and the "Tea Kettle Song were of rare beauty in verse and musical rhythm. By request MT. Wilson also sang his Winding of the Yarn, which brought forth storms of applause last year when he appeared here in "A Prince in Tatters." All his songs were given with the scenic and light effe,t which MT. Wilson employs to such good advantage and were en- Enthusiastically received.
 MT. Wilson has not brought with him very strong company this year. In fact his support is far from what 1t should be but the star seems to carry the burden of the play on his shoulders without special effort. Perhaps the cleverest mem- Der of the company, with the exception of MT. Wilson himself. is Miss Fannie Roodgood, who played the part of Telka Gregory, matrmonially inclined. She made q most amusing frauleln with em- bonpoint 2; well as temper. Little Miss Olive, a wee tot but very precocious, also acquitted herself well. but as a whole the support was weak
 '"fhe Watch In the Rhine' seems to hold it's popularity remarkably well for there was a packed house to see 1t last night. The play still has It's charms to please the eye and the ear. It was noticeable that the young people were much in evi- dence. Elderly or even middle-aged per sons were not conspicuous in the parquet MT. Wilson is a favorite among young people and they always constitute a large part of his audiences.
 The Watch on the Rhine" will be given at a matinee this afternoon and again tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
nrha WalPs Paradise 7

For next week, with the usual matinees, fhe offering at the Bijou theatre will be Howard Hall in "rhe Waif's Paradise" MT. Hall has already been to Birmingham and created a very favorable impression here. He is a young actor of ability who not only writes his plays but knows how to act them, MT. Hall will bring with him this year his celebrated cage of lions, which will play an important part in his drama. One of the most thrilling cli- maxes of the whole plot Is when MT. Hall rescues child that had been thrown to the animals by the villain of the play.
 Another feature of 'The Waifs Para disc" that deserves special mention will be the waifs' band. novelty that has re- gently been added to the show and prom ises to make quite hit. The waifs will play during the performance. They make good music and have been praised by the people of Atlanta.
 The sale of seats for "The waifs' Par
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
SOCIAL MUSICAL.
Delightful Affair Under Auspices of
 Laiies' Aid Sosciety.

The social musical under the auspices or the Ladies Aid society of the First Presbyterian church, given at the home or the pastor, the Rev. Dr. stagg, on Thursday evening, proved most delight ful success.
 The following was the programmes:
 Violin solo. MT. J. o. Hammon, accom- panied by Miss Hammon
 Vocal solo, MT. Owen Gillespie, accom- panied by Miss McCarty. Where Blooms the Rose.''
 Piano solo, Professor Katz.
 Vocal solo, MT. Chairsell, accompanjed by Miss Chairsell. Whisper and I Shall Hear"
 Violin solo, Miss Laverty. accompanied by Miss McCarty. Angel Serenade.'
 Vocal solo, Miss Scholar, accompanied by Miss Handley, Because,
 Violin and piano duet, from Faust by Professors Joseph and Katz.
 Recitation by Miss Townley ..At the Photographers.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
LOCAL POLITICS.
Request for Call of Committee Not
 Vet Presented to Chairman.

There is but little doing in local mu- nicipal politics. As yet request from ten members of the city democratic executive committee has not been pre- sented to Judge H. B. Abernathy, the chairman, asking for meeting. It Is understood that nine signatures have been secured to the petition for a meet ing, but the requisite number-ten-have not been secured.
 There is absolutely nothing new in political circles" said Judge Aberpathy last night 'I have not as yet received a request for a meeting of the city com mittee for Monday, or any other night. Of course canot act until the petition is presented, if one Is being circulated.
 A member of the committee said last night that the tenth man would sign the call and that the committee would meet Monday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
At the BlIou.

The week now closing at the Bijou has been marked by large crowds and Alone In the World'' seems to have pleased Birmingham theatre-goers. The play is exciting melodrama from beginning to end and is so full of sensations that the interest never flags. Master Carlyle and the members of his supporting company have made q favorable impression, es- pecially the Bowers. whose comedy has been enthusiastically received.
 There will be a matinee this afternoon and the last performance of the week tonight. No doubt there will be large attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers were filed for record yesterday in the probate court;
 Walker Land company to Ellen NJ. Moore, lot G. East wood1awn; considera- ton 5000.
 c. M. Hutton to John L. Sims, lot No. 2. in block No. 6O2, Birmingham; consider ation,. SIPS.
 Miss Lizzie Mclean to Miss M B. John ston, lot No. B. in block No. 7S. Blrmnig- ham: consideration s2200.
 Mrs. s. W. and John F. White to E. L.. Penruddock, the east fifty feet of lots 2 and 8. in block No. S4S, Birmingham; con- sideration. s175o.
 Highland Land and Improvement com pany to T. o. Motion, lots Nos. and 5. in block No. 2. sylvan Heights; consider ation, $500.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24

Extensive Improvements are to be made to the interior of the Metropolitan hotel. Building Inspector Julian Kendrick issued a permit several days ago to ". H. Woodward, the owner of the building, to repair and remodel the interior of the hotel, at a cost of s6O0o
 Wilson R. Brown of the firm of Brown Bros. & Co.,, representing Mir. Woodward, said yesterday afternoon that while the improvements would be made to the hotel still he was not in position to state just exactly what the nature of these improvements would be.
 It is understood that some changes would probably be announced shortly. E. Lesser is the lessee of the hotel, but Pappageorge Brothers were the proprie- tors of the cafe. This firm recently went
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
RECORDS OF COURTS.

Will Dedwiler, a negro, was yesterday released at preliminary hearing be- fore Judge I. IT. Bennets of the inferior court of Bi-mingham. he negro was charged with murdcring another negro by the na-ue of John io) gins. The killing occurred at Jett Mines q the Southern railway about three weeks ago. The case will probably be investigated by the grand ju-y.
 The arguments in the case of E. T. Faulkner. the Morris avenue broker were concluded yesterday and United States Commissioner A. c. Birch now has the case under advisement Faulkner was ar- rested several weeks ago at the instance of Postoffice Inspector E. c. Zimmerman, charged with using the mails for fraud ulent purposes Several days time was required in hearing the evidence in the case.
 B. J. Loveman was yesterday afternoon acquitted of the charge of retailing liquor without license in the second division of the criminal court. Loveman was ar- rested uurlng the recent encampment of the Alabama National Guard at Owenton, charged with selling beer and liquors to the soldiers. Loveman swore that he was employed at the refreshment stand near the camp grounds and was not guilty of the charge.
 The grand jury for the September term Is still in session and 1t is probable that some report will be made to the judge of the criminal court today. Already large number of true bills have been re- turned to the clerk of the court and it is understood that number of other cases are being investigated by the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
THE WEATHER.


 1 Washington, September 23.-Following is the weather forecast for Alabama: Fair Saturday; warmer in southeast portion; Sunday fair; light east to southeast winds
 Weather Report.
 Birmingham, September 25 The cold wave was felt slightly this morning in the eastern half of the cot- ton belt. Temperatures in Georgia and the Carolinas averaged about 10 degrees lower than on the previous day; the aver age maximum did not exceed IS degrees, and in North Carolina 1t was only 68 degrees. These cool conditions prevail at most points east of the Mississippi, with frost in the north Atlantic states. Tenn peratures are rising from Oklahoma and Texas northward
 Rain was reported from all sections of the cotton-growing states except the Car olinas. The greatest average amount was 1.SS inches in the Mobile district, and the heaviest separate rain was 418 inches at Meridian. Heavy rains also fell in Louisiana and Arkansas.
 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., 1904-09-24
WANTS JOINT DEBATE.
Republican EIector BIakemore ChaI- lenges Democratic Elector Hobson.


 lenges Democratic Elector Hobson. The remarks of Capt. Richmond Pear son Hobson with reference to President Roosevelt at the Parker and Davis rally at the Jefferson theatre Thursday night have attracted the attention of local re- publican party leaders. Captain Hobson has been challenged by John T. Blake more of Birmingham for joint debate on the attitude of the President of the United States. MT. Blakemore is republican elector for the state of Alabmama while Captain Hobson holds this honor in the ranks of the democratic party of this state. The challenge of MT. Blakemore follows:
 Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 23, 1904. 'Hon. Richmond P. Hobson, Greensboro,
 Ala:
 Dear sir-As one of the republican cleo tors of the state of Alabama, I desire very much to meet you in free ard fair joint discussion on the real issue in this cam paign.
 ''I think 1t is no more than right that after having made. as you did, in the city of Birmingham on Thursday night Sep tember 22, an unfair attack on President Roosevelt and his administration, and in as much as you took up issues not really connected with the campaign, as a repre- sentative of one of the great parties of this country, that you meet a representa- tive of the republican party and discuss fully the issues in order that the people may be able to hear both sides and judge for themselves Political ethics demands this much at least.
 q would prefer, If you can grant me a joint discussion, that the same should take place in the city of Birmingham. will meet any date that you or your party friends will be willing to fix.
 s'My address is 1903 North Twentieth St, Birmingham, Ala.
 "An early reply will be appreciated. Re- spectfully,
 'JOHN T. BARRYMORE,
 Republican Elector for Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-24
IMPROVEMENTS WILL BE
 MADE IN METROPOLITAN

into bankruptcy. It Is understood that others are now figuring on securing the cafe, beginning october L
 It is expected that the work of boring the arteslan we'll on the Twentieth street side of the Woodward building will be completed within a few weeks. This work has been in progress for sometime, but the contractors have been annoyed con sidcrably with ledges of rock. Work was suspended recently on account of a cav ity being struck in a rock. The city council recently granted two weeks ex- tension of time for the work to be com pleted and the fence which occupies a part of the street and sidewalk to be removed. The water from the arteslap well is to be used in the Metropolitan hotel. the Woodward building and the First National bank building.