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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
RECORDS OF COURTS.

The fall term of the circuit court commences Monday. There will be no juries in this court during the first week.
 The case against John Greer, white man, was called yesterday afternoon in the first division of the criminal court. A continuance was made until next Mon day week. Greer is charged with crimi- nally assaulting a white woman at vir- ginia mines.
 There will probably be no jury. dock cts in any of the county courts during the week commencing November 5. inasmuch as this is the general election week.
 The trial of Richard Johnson, a negro, Is set for this morning in the first di- vision of the criminal court. The negro is charged with murder. This Is the last capital case set for trial in the first division this week.
 Albert Roden, a negro, was warded a sentence of twelve years in the peniten- tiary yesterday afternoon by jury in the first division of the criminal court He was charged with killing a fellow con- vict. Roden already has a sentence of thirty years to serve.
 The case of P. T. Faulkner the Nor ris avenue merchant was again contin- ued yesterday by United States Commis- sioner Birch. The hearing will be re- stunned this morning at g o'clock. Fualk- neris charged with using the malls for fraudelent purposes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
STEELE E-SMITH HAVE
 AN AUTUMN OPENING
BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF FALL AND WINTER STYLES AND MANY EXCLUSIVE IDEAS IN
 DREss-ATTENDED BY THRoNo

The autumn opening of the Steele Smith dry goods company yesterday was a pronounced success and was attended by throngs of fashionable women.
 Their store on Second avenue presented beautiful appearance, and the windows were especially decorated for The occa- sion in metropolitan style Among the handsomest gowns displayed in them was superbly jetted creation, jet span gles again forming a popular trimming for evening wear. A gown calling forth enthusiastic admiration was one of fig- ured net in the ecrue tints, the silk lin- Ing being also of this delicate shade. The smartest coat suits were seen in the dark shades that autumn brings out, rhe copper browns and the varying colors predicted weeks ago by the fashion writers. The coat suits seen yesterday were decidedly mannish In their texture and cut, the coats opening over tight fitting vests A very modsh gown of black, had It's three-quarter coat opening over vest delicately fecksd with green. The coats are loosely fitting in the back. and many of them are finished with the strap seen on some of the ultra coats last spring. All the skirts shown are in the round walking leng h, and some of the most popular models had the plaits i stitched below the knee. The silk braids form a popular trimming on many of the street suits. Nowhere can there be found more stylish garments, and a glance through this depar. .ment, includ- ing both the ready-made suits. the hand some waists, the lingerie, the magnif- cent furs indicates how steadily this in meeting all the requirements of a metropolitan patronage.
 In the dress goods department the dis play was both beautiful and complete, tempting the autumn bride or the de- butante, for seen here were the most ex- quisite fabrics for a rousseau or for her first season." A very swell fabric are the venetian cloths, flecled with un- cut velvet. and the crepe spingle is a fabric that Is taking the place of the eoalian cloths. The chiffon poplins are a new and pretty material, and besides the beautiful materials for evening wear in silk. and the ever-popular crepe de chine, are the stylish Scotch tweeds and the cravanette cloths. The opening will con- tinue today. The store was prettily deco rated with vines, roses and carnations. Both MT. Steele and MT. Smith expressed their qualification at the suspicious open- ing and were warmly congratulated by their many friends upon their complete and carefully selected fall and winter stock
 -------~-~---~-~-------- ---~---~-~-------~----- tonwood avenue with recommendation as to their improvement.
 That the street commissioner be in- structed to put up hand rails of such de- wise as he may deem necessary on the bridge at avenue c and 17th street Respectively submitted,
 JOHN R. COPELAND,
 Acting Chairman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
ACQUITTED OF ARSON.
Judge Feagin Gave E. E. Mathews His
 Freedom.

E. E. iIatncws, the Twenty-fourth street grocer, who was tried in the police court yesterday on charge of arson, was given his freedom by Judge Feagin. The trial occupied several hours of the courts time, number of witnesses being examined.
 It was charged that Mathews set fire to his store recently for the pur- pose of defrauding the insurance com panies.
 Mathews has had five fires in his stores within the past two years, and this fact, coupled with the statement of Chief Mullin that he smelled oil at the last fire, led up to the prosecution. Testimony was offered by the defend ant to the effect that he had called his neighbours attention to the oil in the rear of his store on the day be- fore the burning, which caused him to believe that the burning was the work of an incendiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
At the BiIou.

The audience at the Bijou last night ap- peared to be well pleased with the per- formance of 'Alone In the World" Hal Reids successful melodrama, which ia the offering for this week. The bill Is proving quite popular in Birmingham and is deemed very fair melodrama. The plot is at all times thrilling, but there Is a marked comedy element that brightens things up considerably.
 The company Is up to the usual melo- drama standard. The leading role as played by Master Carlyle is very effec- tive. The boy has decided dramatic tal- ent and nterprets his part with sympathy. He is given good support.
 The offering for next week at the Bijon will be Howard Hall In ''The Waif's Par adise." MT. Hall has been seen here be- fore in "The Man Who Dared" and is quite popular in Birmingham. He Is a young actor of decided dramatic ability who writes his own plays. His famous den of lions will be feature of his play again this year. the rescue of babe rom the animals being a most effective cli- max.
 Seats will be put on sale for this produc- ton tomorrow morning at the Bijou box office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
PERSONAL.

J. c. Clark of Atlanta is at the Hili- man.
 E. R. Lowery of Louisville Is at the Hiii- man.
 w. E. Howard of Memphis Is at tho Morris.
 George R. Jones of St. Louis is at tns Hillman.
 J. s. Bowers of Ashviile. N. C., Is al the Colonial.
 James c. Coleman, IT., of Eutaw is at the Hillman.
 Miss Mamie Sullivan has returned from a very extensive trip through the east.
 Allen Jemlson has returned from business trip to points in South Aia- bama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
AL \. Wilson.

Tomorrow night, Saturday matinee and Saturday night the Jefferson theatre Is to have Al H. Wilson and company in Sidney R. Ellis romantic play "The Watch on the Rhine" Al H Wilson, the star of the attraction is said to have verified and even exceeded all predictions as to his success in this field, and Is acknowledged as a leader in romantic German comedy. As singer he Is counted one of the best. having a voice of much purity, power and sweetness. together with knowledge of how to use 1t to the best advantage. His songs include Johnny in the Army" My Own Sweet German Rose" "The Voice of the Storm," and many of his former vocal gems.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
HEARING POSTPONED.
Petition for Receiver for St. Nicholas
 May Be Withdrawn.

The hearing set for yesterday before Judge Thomas c. Jones in Montgom- cry in regard to the petition of J. A. Payne for a receiver for the St. Nich- olas Hotel company was postponed until Saturday.
 While no definite information can be secured, it is understood that there is hope for a settlement between the members of the company and that a receiver will not be necessary. If a settlement can be reached between now and Saturday tt is said the suit will be dismissed by the complainant. Otherwise, Judge Jones will hear evi- dence on both sides to see if the ap- pointment of a receiver is necessary and to name the receiver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
cABLEGRAM FROM ROYALTY. King of Italy Appreciates Publications of Birmingham's Italian Colony.

The Italian colony of Birmingham were made very happy yesterday by the receipt of {. cable message from the royal castle at Racconigi, Italy. The message was one in reply to one sent by s. Catanzano, representative of the Italian government In Birming- ham, 0. behalf of the colony, congrat- ulating the queen Upon the birth of an heir to che throne.
 The message sent by MT. Catanzano on the 18th, when translated into English, reads as follows: Minister of Royal House, Racconizi
 Italy:
 We are very happy that the queen has heir"
 The reply received by MT. Catan- zano yesterday was translated as fol lows:
 IS. Catanzano, Delegate Consulate of
 Italy, Birmingham, U. s. A.:
 His majesty thanks welcome felici- tation."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
BEAVERS INCREASING.
Large Dam Being Instituted at Macon.
 Sick Members.

At a meeting of the Beavers last night 1t was stated that the supreme officers were in Macon, Ga, instituting a dam, with 200 members. The work will be taken up in Montgomery, Mo- bile and New Orleans, in order
 Under the head of sick members, ex-Mayor Tom Jeffers was reported able to be out. MT. Howell is also able to be out, and MT. Chisolm is convalescent.
 Last nights meet meeting was well attended Thero will be a large in- stallation at the meeting next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
O'ReIIIy Monument Fund.

A number of replies are expected to the letters sent out soliciting sub- scriptions to the fund being raised for the purpose of erecting monument to the late Father P. A. O'Reilly. These letters are being mailed out in patches of 100 each, and already four replies. retting $20, have been received. Sub, scriptions from l cent to $10 are so- licited by the monument commission.
 The following additional contribu- tions have been received by Secretary G. c. Engstield:
 Captain Joseph F. Johnston, s10; Dr. Carl A. Fox, s5; J. H. Frye, $5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22

cessful tour this year, as she is also playing "rhe Frisky Mrs. Johnson
 Only one thing marred the pleasure of the performance and that was the in- variable throng of late corners. These began to troop in after the curtain was raised until several hundred were seated in the rear of the house. Despite the fact that late corners are forced to wait until the first act Is over before taking their regular seats 1t seems a hard matter to teach them promptness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
.BIG RATIFICATION
 MEETING TONIGHT
Hobson, Pettus and Sanford
 Among the Speakers
GREAT DEMOCRATIC RALLY
Meeting to Be Held at the Jefferson. operlng of the Campaign Here. Ladies Will Be Pres
 ent-MemoIl's Band.

Politics will have full sway at the Jef- ferson theatre tonight when distinguished orators are to .'spellbind' in a ratifica- ton of the nomination of Alton B. Par ker and Henry G. Davis as the standard bearers of the national democracy. The speech making Is to begin at o'clock and there is every prospect for an old time, rousing democratic jollifieatlon.
 The speakers for the meeting are Sen ator E. W. Pettus, Capt. R. P. Hobson and w. H. Sanford. Col. H. s. D. Nal lory, chairman of the state democratic committee, was also expected to be pres ent and deliver an address, but he has notified Chairman Miller of the arrange ments committee. that on account of the pressure of the work in planning for the state campaign that he will be unable to speak. It may be. however, that he will be present at the meeting.
 It Is expected that many distinguished visitors from out of the city will be present and altogether the audience Is expected to be a distinguished one. A special invitation has been extended to the ladies to attend the meeting and many of them will doubtless grace the occasion with their presence.
 Opening of Campaign.
 This meeting will be under the auspices of the Parker and Davis club of Birming- ham and will mark the opening of the national campaign in Jefferson county From this date members of the club will engage actively in the work of stirring up the democrats to the end that full vote may be given the candidates in the November election. There is so little op- position to the democratic ticket that General Apathy has had full control of the voters, but control Is now to be wrest- ed from him. The republicns have not nominated state ticket, further than electors They have named J. l. Arm strong as an opponent of Congressman Underwood, but his candidacy is not se- riously considered by the democrats.
 It Is not then for fear of defeat that the Parker and Davis club urge tha voters to go to the polls. It is simply desired to refute the argument of northern repub- lican orators that southern representa- ton in congress be cut down because of the failure of the electors in southern states to poll large votes.
 Arrangements Perfected.
 AIT arrangements for the meeting to- night have Teen perfected. and President Shelley of the club has named the fol lowing reception committee to meet the speakers at the Hillman hotel at 73( o'clock this evening and escort them tc the theatre.
 c. M. Shelley, J. W. Bush, w c. Gar rett, N. L. Miller. Wilson R. Brown, Hen. ry B. Gray, L. J. Haley, Frank S. White A o. Lane. A. L. Fulenwider, Slmor Klotz. G. M. Cruikshank, Jones G. Moore J. W. Sibley. Jesse r. Stallings, E. w Wilkinson, F. M. Lowe, Frank Decd meyer. Joseph W. Babb, E. w. Barrett M. Weil Forney Johnston. John McCar. tin, D. J. Fox. W. M. Drennen, Der Catchings, H. c. Bullock.
 The members of the committee will occupy 5eats on the stage. Memolfs band has been engaged for the meet | ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
LOW WORLDS FAIR RATES IN
 SEPTEMBER, 1904.

To St. Louis end return on each Tues day and Thursday via Mobile and Ohio railroad from Meridian. Miss. Tusca- loosa, Ala, and intermediate agency sta- tions south of Cairo. Ill. Apply to Mobile and Ohio railroad agents for particulars and tickets. 6-30-31t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. H. T, Ware. Jr.

Mrs. II. T. Ware. Jr., died yesterday morning at the family residence In Woodlawn after a short illness she leaves husband and five children to mourn her loss.
 Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Ware was Miss Julia Tate of summerfield' Ala. me funeral will be held from the family res idence this afternoon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
THE WEATHER.

Washington, September A.-Following is the weather indications for Alabama: Showers Thursday; cooler in the southeast portion; Friday fair, variable winds.
 Weather Report.
 Birmingham, Wednesday, Sept 21. The cold wave in the north has moved from Montana to the Great Lakes, caus- ing freezing temperatures In the Dakotas and quite cool weather as far south as the northern boundary of Tennessee. Its in- fluence was barely felt in the gulf states, where temperatures yesterday again reached a maximum of 90 degrees, and above in many places.
 Showers were quite general through out the cotton belt and the Atlantic states. Heavy amounts fell in the northern DOT tions of Mississippi and Alabama.
 Weather Conditions.
 Temperature and precipitation as report ed by the weather bureau for selected southern stations during 24 hours ending z a. m.: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
The Greatest Help

that has come to woman since the sewing-machine- -Fels-Naptha. It cuts wash-day in half.
 rels-Naptha Philadelphia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
AMUSEMENT T5.
AT THE JEFFERSON.

Friday and Saturday nights, with Saturday matinee-Al. H. Wilson in Die Wacht Am Rhein."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22

REMOVAL NOTICE.
 Brown, Murphy & Craw- ford have removed their law offices from 1l41s 21st Street to the Eth floor of the First National Bank Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
COT FORCED CHECK
 FOR $1OO CASHED
R. B. Boyd, a Well Educated
 Young Man, in Jail
SF0RGINGSIGNATURE
Boyd Says Young Lady He Met on Train Was Cause of His Down. fall-He Had a Promls-
 Ing Career.

R. B. Boyd. young man of good breeding and good education, is con fined in the county jail with a charge of forgery docketed against him. He is accused of getting a check cashed by the First National bank of Birmingham, which bore the signature of F. J. Be- mer. a wealthy citizen of Vicksburg, Miss.
 In company with local business man Boyd is said to have gone to the First National bank here during the latter able Identification, a check for $100 was cashed In due course of time the check was returned to the local bank with the declaration from MT. Bonner that 1t was a forgery. The police were notified and they instituted search for Boyd but could not locate him for several days, when he had been traced to Anderson, S. c.
 Another Check.
 Before he could be arrested there he made his escape, but not until he had secured $40 on another forged check A little later he was captured in Missouri. but the South Carolina officials claiming priority to the prisoner, he was taken back to Anderson and convicted and has just completed sentence of eleven months.
 Detective Hamilton of the local police department went to Anderson for Boyd and returned with his prisoner yesterday morning on an early train. Boyd was | al, 4-.4.. turned over to the county authorities.
 Soon after Boyd reached Birmingham yesterday morning he confessed to the of fcers that he had forged the check, but said he was negotiating with the bank officials to settle the matter by giving the bank series of notes for the amount. In such event it may De that the bank will not prosecute the young man. Woman in the Case. Boyd is an intelligent young man with an exceptionally fine education, and 1t is said that he began life with bright prom ise. He attributed his downfall to his meeting a young lady on train out or Waco, Tex. The woman had soon agreed to marry Boyd and they travelled to- | gether to Anderson, where the lady said she would receive a splendid estate from her father. It was while en route to An derson that Boyd's funds became exhaust ed, and stopping off here he secured the s10O. Reaching the home of the young woman Boyd was disappointed with con ditions, and the marriage was declared off. He then hastily left South Carolina, but was traced to Missouri and captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22
AT THE HlJoU.

All the week. with matinees : Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
 "Alone in the World"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-09-22

W. A. MITCHELL. Observer.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-20
SOUTHERN MEN OFFICERS
IN MYSTIC SHRINE

washington, Oct. 1.-the annua
meeting Of the Imperial Council, An
Client Egyptian Arabic order, Mobiles
of the Mystic Shrine OF North Ameri-
ca, to-day elected the following offi-
GERS:
Imperial Potentate-J. r. Wright,
Richmond, Va.
Deputy Imperial Potentate-W. H.
Judd Malvin. Washington, D. c.
Imperial Chief Rabban-John II
Dickerson, Jacksonville, Fla.
Assistant Chief Rabbsn--John S. AL
Ian, Philadelphia.
High Priest and Prophet-John II.
Walker, Macon, Ga.
Importer Treasurer-A. A. Watts,
Baltimore. Md.
Imperial Recorder--Magnus l.. Rob-
inson, Alexandria. Va.
Assistant Imperial Recorder. II.
Murphy, Baltimore.
Imperial Oriental Guide-Joseph p.
Evans, Baltimore.
Imperial Ceremonial Master-Thorn-
ton a. Jackson, Washington, ID. G.
Representatives were present from
Maryland, the District OF Columbia,
Virginia, North Carolina, South Caro-
lima, Mississippi Pennsylvania, Cali
fornia, Florida, Texas and Georgia.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-20
a CHlfIDREN,s LEAGUE.

There has recently been formed in
the city circle of very little people,
Tor the promotion Of charitable work
and kindly deeds. 1t is a branch of
the Ministering Children's League, a
wen-kpown English society, founded
and promoted by the Countess of
meath for fostering the habit of un-
selhshness and usefulness among chill
dren and to aid the necessities of the
poor. The motto of the society is, mo
day without a deed to crown it,
and every member of the league is re-
CURED to promise to try to do at least
one kind deed every day.
The circle of little workers in Sa-
Vannah is as yet small, the members
being Miss Mai Owens, who is secre-
tary; Miss Julia LeHardy, who is treas
urer; and Misses Katherine Gibbes,
FRANCES Gibbes, Ellen Johnson, Eleanor
OByrne, and Lenore Hunter. Miss
SIail Harwood is the associate menu
per, who is directing the little band
a badge with the initials, M. G. L.,
is worn by the members, and a meet
ing Is held every Saturday morning
Zach child is to have a shut-in friends,
some little invalid to whom she Will
write and for whom She can make
serapbooks or gifts, and such simple
charities as are possible to children
VIII be followed.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-20

Y. w. C. A. LUNCH ROOMS
OPENED YESTERDAY,
Many Good Things Were Served Mt
Low Cost to Patrons.

Many Good Things Were Served mt
Low Cost to Patrons.
Nearly hundred young women were
served with lunches at the Young
Women's Christian Association rooms
yesterday at the opening. A large
number of these were new additions to
the membership of the association.
The big range which will be used in
instructing the class in domestic sci
ence has been put in place, the dining
room has been tastily fitted up, and
every comfort is provided for those
who spend their noon hour at the
rooms.
The system of ordering in the lunch
room is la carte. At table d'hote
dinner. however, is served Thirty-five
cents is charged for this. Some of the
dishes served yesterday with the prices
will give an idea of what lunch at the
rooms will cost. Tomato soup is 5
cents; lamb chops with Irish or sweet
potatoes or rice, 10 cents; any vege-
table, 3 cents; salads, cents pie, 5
cents; sandwiches, 5 cents; bread and
butter, cents; tea, coffee or milk, .
cents.
Gentlemen may take their meals at
the rooms or have a lunch sent to their
offices. The hours for serving lunch
are from II to 2:30
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-10-20
nGhnstr" ThIrd Tonr.

Elizabeth, N. j.. Oct. 19.--The third
tour of Ibsen's Ghosts" under the d.
rectlon OF the George II. Brennan
Company started tonight at Jacobs
Theater before a representative audi
ence. The play. as usual. scored a
success When the curtain fell for the
last time the spectators made no eff
fort to leave the theater, but remain
ed In their seats and applauded the
actors again and again until they were
Obliged to respond TO several curtain
calls. The company Is substantially
the same as last season. Mr.. Claus
Boget who startled every audience
that saw him in his impersonation Of
Oswald tho degenerate son, repeated
his SUCCESS Mr.. Allen Davenport
duplicated his triumph Of last year as
Pastor Manders, and Miss Curry APP
pesred as the housemaid, Regina. The
role OF Mrs. Alving, portrayed by Miss
Alberta Gallatip, was I'm the capable
hands Of the well-known star Adelaide
Fitz Alien, who won the sympathy OF
her auditors from the very start. Just
before the curtain went up Mr.. Boget
received cablegram from the distln-
auished author Ibsen, congratulating
him on his characterization OF Oswald
and extended his best wishes for a
continuance OF his success. The COM
pany will leave Elizabeth tomorrow
morning for an extended tour of the
principal cities of the South and West.
This viii he the farewell tour OF Ib-
sens Ghosts" IN this country. as the
organization Is booked In London next
season for an indefinite run.