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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
LOAN CASE IS SETTLED.
w. A. Griffin Agrees to Pay tho Money
 and All Is Well.

Judge Feagin will not render a decision In the case of W. A. Griffin. a young white man, who was arrested on charge of obtaining money under false pretenses from the Homo Discount company. In court yesterday the matter was settled and Judge Feagin announced that that would end 1t so far as he was concerned.
 The case was practically as follows:
 Griffin borrowed some money from the Home Discount company and the rate of interest was largely in excess of the legal rate. He refused to pay the interest or the borrowed money and engaged an at torney. The point was raised that the transaction was Illegal as an instrument showing the amount of the loan, the in- terest and other facts was not recorded in the probate court as required by law.
 Attorneys John H. Miller for the de- fense and J. L. Drennen for the prosecu- tion argued the case at length yesterday before Judge Feagin. At the end of the argument Griffin agreed to pay the bor- rowed money and tho legal rate of in- terest and the case was settled in that way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19

For two hours or more the street com mittee of the city council yesterday heard property owners along Highland avenue express themselves in the matter of paving the thoroughfare from Twen- tieth street to the eastern limits of the city. As a result of the meeting City En- gineer Kendriek was instructed by the street committee to continue the work of drafting the ordinance providing for pav- ing the avenue with creosoted wooden blocks. The ordinance will probably be introduced at the regular semi monthly meeting of the city council tonight by the street committee.
 Alderman Walter Moore chairman of the committee. Aldermen J. R. Copeland, H. A. Stockmar Harry Jones and c. c. Heidt and Mayor Drennen were present at the meeting In behalf of the city coun- ell. The meeting was originally planned to be held in the mayors office, but on account of the large attendance it was adjourned to the city council chamber on the third floor of the municipal building. Property owners along Highland avenue are invited to attend the meeting of the city council tonight and express themselves on the matter.
 The decision reached yesterday by the street committee was somewhat in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
LOCAL POLITICS
 TAKING ON LIE
John c. FOrney Announces R.
 E. Lewis as Manager
REGISTRATION STILL SLOW
Some Discussion With Reference to Disfranchisement of Voters for Ncn-Payment of Poll Tax.
 Another Asplrant Pays.

R. F. Lewis, president of the Birming ham Stove and Hardware company, win manage the campaign of John c. Forney in his race for mayor. He will be assist ed by William E. Fort upon the return of the latter to Birmingham.
 Mr. Lewis Is a successful business man and ranks high in business and religious circles. The headquarters of MT. For ney will be at Nos. 425-26-27 Woodward building.
 Registration in all of the nine wards Of the city continues slowly. Only six more days are left for qualified electors to se- cure their certificates in order that they may participate in the municipal primary on November 21.
 There is some discussion with reference l to the dsfranchisement of voters for the non-payment of poll tax. All of the registrars have been furnished a copy of | the election laws, for their guidance. l With reference to disfranohisement the l law says:
 "A person who has not paid all poll l taxes due from him, on or before Feb I ruary 1, in any year cannot vote in any election or primary held between Febru- ary ?, of that year and February of the next succeeding year, as the constitu- ton provides in Section ITS, and shall have paid on or before the first day of February next proceeding the date of the election at which he offers to vote all poll taxes, etc Therefore, a person who failed to pay all poll taxes due from him and which became delinquent after February 2. 1904 cannot vote In the gen. eral election to be held on the first Tues day after the first Monday in November, 1904, nor at any municipal, local special or primary election held after February ?, 1904, and before February 2, 1905. The payment of the back poll tax or the pay ment of the poll tax for 1904 after Octo- Der 1, 1904, prior to the time of such cleo ton. If before February ?. 19o5 will no entltle the person so delinquent aftei February 1, 1904 to vote"
 Walter Newberry, candidate for bea committeeman from the Fifth ward, wa the only candidate to pay his entranc fee yesterday to Treasurer James F Hawkins of the subcommittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
.Votes
May Be sIlaht Change.

There may be a change of vote or two but 1t will not effect the result. The election of Colonel Kennedy comes as a we'll merited reward for his IS years in the National guard. He has three times been captain of the. Jefferson volunteers, one of the Birmingham companies, and was for long time adjutant on the staff of the commanding officers of the Third regiment.
 Colonel Kennedy Is recognized as one of the best military men in the state, and 1t is a we'll known fact that he will stand for strict discipline in everything pertaining to the regiment The com mission of Colonel Kennedy dates from yesterday the day of his election and as soon as his commission arrives he will be in command of the regiment
 As to Colonel Higdon.
 It Is now thought that the resignation of Col. F. L. Higdon will be withdrawn, and as he Is relievde from command by the governor, the command of the regi- ment will be on Colonel Kennedy. The resignation of Colonel Higdon was handed Governor Cunningham several weeks ago. but as yet he has not acted on it, ow- ing to the fact that it is generally taken to be a severe arraignment of the admin istration of Governor Jelks, who Is out oi the state on account of bad health.
 The commission of Colonel Higdon ex- pires early in next year, and If the resig- nation Is not accepted before that time no election for a colonel can be held It is not known what action Governor Jelks will take on the resignation.
 A long distance telephone message from Annston this morning at o'clock stated that Major Daniels had conceded the election to Lieutenant Colonel Kennedy.
 The information obtained by the off cers in Anniston was to the effect thai 1 the election stood 30 to in favor oi l Kennedy. The only uncertain company according to the Anniston officers is Tal ladega.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
ANTI-SALOON MEN
 ORGANIZE LEAGUE
MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED DELE GATES FROM DIFFERENT SEc- TONS OF THE STATE MEET FOR PROMOTION OF TEMPERANCE.

The Anti-Saloon League of Alabama has been organized About 150 delegates from different portions of the state met yesterday morning in the auditorium of the First Methodist church and perfected the organization of the league. The pro- motion of temperance in the state Is the object of the organization. Officers were elected yesterday morning as follows:
 President, the Rev. w. B. Crumpton, D. D., Montgomery.
 Vice president the Rev. s. E. Wasson, Florence
 Secretary and treasurer, the Rev. I. D. Steele Birmingham.
 Trustees, the Rev John w. Stagg, Bir- mingham; P. c. Ratliff, Birmingham; the Rev. J. H. Mccoy Birmingham; the Rev. l. D. Steele, Birmingham; E. H. Cabanss, Birmingham; A. H. Carmichael, Tuscum- | bia; the Rev. s. F. Wasson, Florence; the Rev. J. R. McMullen, Gadsden; R. F. Pettus, Huntsville; D. c. Cooper OK ford; the Rev w. B. Crumpton, D. D.. Montgomery; the Rev. w. M. Crawford, Montgomery; the Rev. s. M. Hosmer, D. D., Greensboro; James D. Norman Lan- cite; Willard M. Sweatt. Montgomery. The trustees will appoint superIntend- ents to take the field and organize branches of the league in every county in the state. The league will affiliate with 1 similar organizations In North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Texas, Kentucky and other states.
 The Rev. Frank Willis Barnett, editor of the Alabama Baptist, presided at the meeting, and all of the talks made by delegates present were along the lines of work to be carried out by the league. l Last night a mass meeting was held at the First Methodist church. The Rev MT. Barnett presided and Dr. E. E. Folk | of Nashville, editor of the Baptist and Reflector, delivered an address. The speaker told of the work of a similar league in Tennessee, and he held the close attention of his hearers throughout his discourse. He spoke for about an hour along temperance lines. After the close of his address. the Rev. s. F. Wasson, pas tor of the Florence Methodist church made a few remarks. After taking up a collection to defray the incidental ex- penses of the meeting, and adjournment was taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
Many Men Are Wanted In the Service
 of the Government

The United States Civil Service com mission announces the following examina- tion:
 November 14, for linotype machinist in the government printing office. The age limit is 20 years or over.
 November A. for monotype machinist in the government printing office. The age limit is 20 years or over.
 November 22, 23, for drainage engineer in the department of agriculture. The initial salary will be from s150o to $20Oc per annum.
 November 22. 23, for irrigation engineer in the office of experimenting stations, department of agriculture.
 November 25, 2e, for teacher in the Philippine service. The age limit is 20 to 40
 Full information will be furnished upon application to s. D. Harris secretary of the local examining board. He is at the post office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
WILL LAY CORNER STONE. Masons of East Lake Will Soon Have
 New Home.

The corner stone of the new East Lake Masonic hall will be laid this afternoon with Masonic ceremonies. Grand Master Redden will have charge of the exercises and the orators of the occasion will be John Mcqueen and William K. Terry.
 The business houses of East Lake, the public schools and Howard college will be closed at the hour and the entire town will turn out to the exercises
 Three little girls Miss Rosalie Miller, Miss May Otis Robinson and Miss Mar tha Truss, will be the bearers of the cornucopia.
 The East Lake Masonic lodge will as- semble at Huey hall this afternoon at 1:S0 and march in body to the site of the new hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
LESSER PRESIDENT
 OF THE PRESS CLUB
EDITOR OF BIRMINGHAM COURIER
 ELECTED AT YESTERDAYS MEETING, WHICH WAS LARGEST ATTENDED IN HISTORY OF CLUB

Emil Lesser, editor of the Birmingham Courier, was elected president of the Birmingham Press club yesterday after noon at a meeting held In the council chamber at the city hall. Other officers were also elected to serve the ensuing year.
 Tho meeting yesterday afternoon was the largest in point of attendance the Press club has ever held. The result of the election was as follows:
 Presldent-Emil Lesser of the Blrming- ham Courier.
 First Vice President-Frank Wills Bar nett of the Alabama Baptist.
 Second Vice President-Leon W. Fried man of the Birmingham News.
 Third Vice President-c. M. Stanley of The Age-Herad.
 secretary-H. w. Roberts of the Bir- mlngham Ledger. l Treasurer-H. S. Ryall of The Age-Her- l ald.
 Collector-L P. Hill of the Ensley En- terprise.
 Retiring President Bozeman c. Bulger appointed the following committee to mo- tify MT. Lesser of hls election as presi- dent: Frank Willis Barnett, Roscoe Bull ger Frank II. Bell, J. B. Babb R. F. Johnston, John T. Evans, c. M. Stanley. The committee will meet Saturday night at 8 o'clock in the parlors of the Metro politan hotel to formally inform MT. Les ser of his election.
 Annual reports of officers were made at the meeting yesterday afternoon. c. NJ. Stanley, Leon w. Friedman and H. W. Roberts were appointed a committee to audit the books of the officers
 The club adjourned to meet subject to the call of the new nresident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
NEGRO HAS SACK
 FULL OF CHICKENS
Negro Woman Runs Him Down and Captures Him on Gate
 City Line.

Cedar Chatham, a negro boy, was run down and captured by a negro woman near Arlington, on the Gate City car line, early yesterday morning. He was making away with a bag containing forty-three the alleged thief and when he was finally claims he stole from her hen house.
 Negro women, men and children ran the alleged thief and when ewas finally captured he put up hot fight. He was carried to T. w. Aliens store at Arllng- ton and Woodlawn policeman was sent for. The negro is in the jail at Wood lawn awaiting preliminary hearing. He claims that he is not guilty. The people believe that he has a partner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
KENNEDY ELECTED
 LIEUTENANT COL,
Vote Stood 28 to 10 Against
 Daniels
SOME POSSIBLE MOVES
Hgdon May Withdraw His Resisna- ton and Leave Kennedy In Com mand of Regiment-The New
 Officer Stands for Discipline.

Hughes B. Kennedy was yesterday overwhelmingly elected lieutenant colo nel of the Third regiment, A. N. G. Ac- eording to messages received from the various cities where companies are To- oated, Lieutenant Colonel Kennedy re- ceived 2s votes and Major J. L. Daniels received 10.
 Telegrams were received last night by The Age-Herald from several of the cit les, giving the returns as follows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
Articles of Incorporation.

The Yellow Pine Land company with a capital stock of s50,0O0 has filed articles of incorporation in the probate court. F. W. Moore, of Voldosta, Ga., J. F. Lewis of Valdosta. Ga., J. R. Saunders, of Pen sacola. John M. Caldwell, of Birmingham, Charles J. Haden of Atlanta, and B. w. Blackston of Atlanta, are the incorpora- tors. The principal place of business will be in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
GILLETTE TO BE TRIED.
Charged With Taking Money From
 Hotel Belonging to Alb Powell.

The trial of George s. Gullette is set for hearing today in the first division of .iie criminal court. The defendant is charged with taking sum of money from the safe of the Florence hotel, where he was employed several month ago.
 The funds are said to have belonged to Abner Powell, manager of the Atlanta baseball team, who was in Birmingham at the time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

Marriage licenses have been issued from the probate court as follows: James B.. Lankford of Birmingham to Miss Jessie l.. Yielding; Alonzo Atkins of Birming- ham to Miss Matte E. Price; Louis Loatsch of woodlawn to Miss Lena Bas- enbery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
Mra. wInslow's soothinq syrup.

Tho best remedy for DIAHRHoEA- Sold bv druggists in every part of the world
 Re sure and ask for "h-s. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING. with PERFECT SUCCESS. It SoorHES the CHILD, ,SOFTENS the GUMS. AI4LArS all PAIN, CURES WIND COLO. and is twenty-five cents a bottle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
WILL GO TO RESCUE HOME.
Girl Scarcely Over ia Years Old Held
 By the Police.

Ella Turner a young white girl halling from Ensley, caused little excitement and considerable trouble at police head quarters yesterday morning. She will probably be sent to the Home of the Good Shepard in -aemphis.
 Father Coyle. at the request of Chief Wier and Judge Feagin, has written to the sister in charge of the home and ask ed If the girl could be accommodated. She is being detaine-- her under police surveillance.
 The girl was arrested on a charge of vagrancy, and when -arried to the office of Chief Wier she made the atmosphere blue with her oaths. She declared that she would like to see any policeman do anything with ner. or take her any where. Chief wler threatened to put her in Jail; she declared sne uid not care, and that they could not make her do anything she did not want to do.
 She probably represents the hardest case of young woman that the police have had to contend with for a long time. She is scarcely over IS years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
Gold Medal at Worlds FaIr

St.. Louis, October Special )-Mar- GUS Bernheimer Mill and Mercantile com pany, St. Louis. awarded gold medal for both hard and soft wheat Hours.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October 1s.-Following is the forecast for Alabama: Fair Wednes- day. Thursday rain and colder; fresh north to northeast winds.
 Weather Report.
 Birmingham, Tuesday, October 1s There has been a slight rise in tempera- ture throughout the cotton belt, though it was sufficiently low this morning in Tennessee and North Carolina to cause light frost. This wave of cool air, of high barometic pressure, persists over the middle Atlantic states and seemingly blocks the way for the northward move ment of the storm in Florida. This storm is still in the vicinity of Jupiter and is causing rain over Florida and southern Georgia. Another storm center is located over northern Texas and western Kansas and Is causing rain from Texas to Ne braska and Wyoming. The cold wave over the northwest mas made no move ment. Temperatures in Wyoming were as low as IA degrees.
 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., 1904-10-19
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY

The following petitions In bankruptcy have been filed:
 sherman Tprrey assets s3o, liabilities
 s55o. Henry williams. assets si8 liabilities, to9
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
Why not ask for the bestp It costs no more. Drink Wuerzburger Bottle Beer. For sale at leading bars.

I'll meet you at the skat- rink tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
I'll see you at the rink this afternoon.

A health restoring tonic Wuerzburger Bottle Beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19

Lost-Large St Bernard dog; answers to name of "Carlo." Wore collar, when last seen. Liberal reward if returned to F, A. Grider, 2245 Sycamore St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19

I'll see you at the rink this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19

Two of a kind-health and Wuerzburger Bottle Beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
Receipts and Expenditure

Receipts and expenditures for United Charities from October l, 1903. to October l. 1904:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-19
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION.

w. A. MITCHELL, Observer.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-11
HO, FOR THUNDERBOLT! SAYS
MORNING NEWS TO CHILDREN
Attractions at Park Free Tomorrow Afternoon
to Coupon Holders Under IL Years Of Age.

boys and girls are looking forward
with eager anticipation to the coming
of the morrow, when. weather permit
ting, they will have an afternoon of en-
Joyment at Thunderbolt.
Late advices show that the toboggan
slide will be in fine working order,
while the merry go-round, the little
railroad and the mirror maize will eX-
tend a hearty welcome to the little
visitors
Every child in Savannah who ex-
poets, or even has any ground for hop
ing, to go to the park tomorrow after
noon, has already appropriated a. Morn
ing News coupon. Tomorrow morning
the coupons can be exchanged at one
of the depots named on it's face for
Mound trip ticket on the electric lines
together with ticket to each of the
four attractions at Thunderbolt. The
street car ticket will cost ten cents
the rest is the treat of the Morning
News for the children.
Free, Rain or Shine.
Rain or shine, the attractions will
be free to the children who get to the
park tomorrow afternoon. 1t only
needs the presence of a great big crowd
of children to make the afternoon an
unqualified success.
The Morning News invites every lit
tie boy and girl in Savannah who has
clipped out a coupon to take in the at
fractions at Thunderbolt. 1t won't
cost the little people a cent.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-11
GOULD-THEUS,

The marriage of Miss Miriam Gould
and Mr.. Percival Theus took place
quietly last evening at $50 o'clock
at the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. George D. Gould, on Waldburg
street. east. Only the members of
both families and a few very intimate
friends were present.
The drawing room was prettily dec
GRATED with ferns, palms and roses,
vases OF flowers being placed on the
mantel, piano and tables.
Miss Emma E. Coburn PLAYED the
wedding march as the bride enter
ed. The only attendants were the two
little ribbon bearers, Miss Mary Sykes
and Master Walter Walker both of
whom were dressed in pure white.
Rev. Sam. H. Campbell of Dothan,
who is filling the pulpit of the First
BAPTIST Church. during DR.. Jordans
absence, officiated.
The bride was gowned in white wash
chiffon, and wore a tulle veil. Her
bouquet was of white roses.
NO reception was held after the cere-
mony, and the bride and groom left
last night for Asheville They will he
away until the first of September. and
on their return will reside at POS Park
avenue. west.
Neither the bride nor bridegroom are
Savannahians by birth. Mr.. Theus
came to this state from South Caro-
lima. The brides family came to Sa-
Yannah about a year and a half ago
from Pineora. Both have many friends
In the city. A number of handsome
wedding gifts were received.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-11
Savannah Preparatory School
MILITARY.
MILITARY.
Ormond B. Strong, ABB, Head Master.
DIRECTORS:
Hon. s. B. Adams. Rev. j. Y. Fair.
Rev q II strong Mai q r Strong


Ormond B. Strong, ABB, Head Master.
DIRECTORS:
Hon. S. B. Adams. Rev. ]. Y. Fair.
Rev. Q. II. Strong. Maj. o. B. Strong.
DR.. J. G. Van Marter.
For five years this school has main
tanned an honorable record for thor
ough, conscientious work, having sue
cessfully prepared 80 boys for college
more for business careers.
In five years it has grown to be the
largest private school in the city,
each successive year showing mark
ed increase in attendance.
During the past year il has erected
a modern three-story school building
perfect in sanitary and ventilating ap-
pointments and completely equipped
with new furniture and apparatus.
Five efficient instructors devote
their entire time to the work of the
school. conducting both afternoon and
evening study periods. The teaching
staff has never been so strong as for
the coming session.
The school has been awarded schol-
arships, giving free tuition in three
leading colleges. It's diploma is ac-
copied in lieu of entrance examina-
tons by all Eastern universities, rec
ognizing this form of entrance.
Six Directors Scholarships, provid~
ing for half of the tuition fee. will be
awarded to satisfactory students upon
application. Tuition 800 per annum
in all classes.
Catalogues at Connor's book store
and knights Pharmacy.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-08-11
OVER 100 AUTOS
WERE IN LINE.

Continued from Twelfth Page.
Green peas. Mint sauce.
Deviled crabs.
Ice cream.
Cakes
Roqueford cheese. Coffee
1mprOmptu Talks.
Towards the conclusion of the supper
there were several of the prominent
visitors present called on for speeches.
They all spoke in a humorous vein.
Senator Clay, Mayor Bridges Smith of
Macon, Mayor L. H. Chappell of Co
lumbus, Recorder Charles A. Picouet
of Augusta, and Mayor David ]. Bailey
of Griffin, all responded to calls.
1t was jolly party. The perform
ance at the Casino theater was wit
messed after the supper, almost the en-
tire theater having been reserved for
the party Between 10 and II O'Clock
the party left for the city, some taking
the special cars that were in readiness.
while others returned in automobiles.
The amusement features were taken in
by the visitors without cost, their
badges being as good as tickets. Many
Of the visitors were guests at some one
of the clubs in the city later in the
evening