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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
DOES NOT BELIEVE
 IN ABSENTEE GOD
pr. Lyman Abbott Outlines His ReIie. ious Belief to Students
 at Harvard.

New York, December 19.-Dr. Lyman Abbott in a sermon to Harvard students, has announced his belief in a religion founded, not on the bible, but on science and the out-reachings of the human heart, says a World dispatch from Cam bridge Mass.
 q wonder" he said, If you will un- derstand me when l say that I no longer believe in a great first cause. My God is great and ever-present force, which is manifest in all the activities in men and all the workings of nature.
 q believe in God who is in and through and of everything-and an absen- tee God, whom we have to reach through a hustle or some other outside aid but a God who is closer to us than hands or feet. Science, literature and history tells us there is one eternal energy; that the bible no longer can be accepted as ultimate; that many of it's laws were copied from other religions, that the ten commandants did not spring spontaneous ly from Moses, but were, like all laws, a gradual growth and that man is a creature, not a creation.
 "There is only one energy. That energy has always been working. 1t is an intelli- gent energy. No scientist can deny it.. It was working before Christ's time, even as it is now"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
CAPTURE OF KEKWAN
 WAS BIG SURPRISE
TWO TONS OF DYNAMITE WAS EXPLODED UNDER PARAPETS OF THE FORT, WHICH CON- PLETELY WRECKED IT.

London, December 19.-According to special correspondents with the Japanese army, the capture of the Kekwan fort was accomplished with complete surprise to the Russian garrison, there having been nc preparatory bombardment.
 Japanese sappers drove shafts forty feet under the parapet of the fort from the escarpment and moat. In these, two tons of dynamite were exploded simulta- neously, completely wreeking the interior of the fort, while siege guns and shrap- mel guns sheied Russian troops in the vi- oinity. This occurred at 2 clock in the afternoon. A detachment of Japanese infantry made a headlong but premature rush, and sixty of them became buried under mass of debris, greatly delaying the attack.
 Despite this mischance, another voun- teer force dashed forward and captured the parapet. In the meantime the Rus sians had been strongly reinforced and fierce hand-to-hand struggle with bayo- nets and grenades was continued until rear midnight, when the few Russian survivors retreated to the city and fort was captured. It's construction displays the utmost scientific knowledge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20

wronged woman shows contrition at the proper moment and also finds long-lost daughter. It is the conventional melo- drama story, with a lsind-nearted police man, a villain, an adventures, and some snow that ntensifes the Christmas feel ing. The villain is a very bad man, but his schemes come to naught, as all wicked schemes should do both on the stage and in real life.
 Two very bright children play leading part in the show. They sing and dance well and interpret juvenile roles with some skill. Miss Blanche Shirley acquits herself well in the leading female part and Francis Pierlot makes much out of small role as a policeman, Two scenes in the play are very prettily staged, the first and the last. In the first act a lawn, with a distant landscape of river and mountain over which the full moon rises, sending out it's rays down upon the glimmering water, is aglow with vari- colored electric lights and is very striking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
INDIANS ARE SUFFERING.
Diversion of Their Streams Threatens
 Them With Starvation.

Washington, December 19-Dr Charles L. Thompson, secretary of the Presbyte- rian board of missions, discussed with President Roosevelt today the serious condition of the Pima Indians of Arizona. He told the President that the Indians actually were dying of starvation, be- cause their lands had been rendered un- productive by the diversion of the water of streams running through them.
 The diversion of the water was caused by the development of plans of the gov ernment for irrigation of arid land Through a commission the President al ready has made an investigation Of tho matter and it is not unlikely that pump ing stations will be constructed on the Pima Indian lands to supply them witf sufficient water for all purposes. These pumping stations will be erected in con nection with the irrigation plans which are being put in under the direction oi the government.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
"The Two Little Waifs."

It was another affecting story of a sweet young wife who was wronged, two innocent children with angelic tempers, a fond husband whose love was turned to hate and despieable villain who was too mean to live that was unfolded at the Bijou theatre last night in Two Little Waifs."
 The play opens on a scene of happi- ness. The loving husband and father, the happy children and the disappointed lover who is nevertheless an admirable character, appear so joyous that 1t seems a pity to destroy their bliss. But the dramatist must hurry along. The vil- lain, a huge man with deep voice and commanding stride, appears on the scene. By substituting a twin sister for the faithful wife, he apparently compro- misses her with the disappointed lover. drives the husband to the Philippines in despair and sends the brokent hearted wife out into the world a wanderer without means.
 The story gets very sad about this time. Of course, there Is a bare room in a rough part of town, and the two little children wear such poor clothes. Then there is snow any many affecting scenes, until the father. broken in health and spirits, returns home He falls into the hands of the villain and is about to give up the ghost, when he is rescued by his young son. Then the father re- gains health and wealth. but is still searching for his wife and children. At last he finds them. out in the snow in front of a church that is beautifully H. luminated and sends out a mellow glow through the stained-glass window upon the sad mother and two little children. who kneel in the snow.
 But what joy, when the husband and father is at last united to his loved ones! The disappointed lover is proved to be an honorable man, after all. The Villain is foiled and the twin sister of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20

1892 on the ground that Wetmore had taken advantage of the bankrupt law. The state court denied the prayer, and todays opinion affirmed that decision. It was delivered by Justice Day, who said:
 'rhe bankruptcy law should receive such an interpretation as will effeetuate it's beneficent purpose and not make it an instrument to deprive dependent wives and children of the support and main- tenance due them from the husband and father, which it has ever been the pur- pose of the law to enforce"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
Rev. Nan Lear WllI Remain.

Tuscaloosa, December 19.-(Speeial.)- The Rev. John Van Lear, pastor of the Presbyterian church here, has returned from Little Rock, Ark, where he was called to the pastorate of one of it's churches. He went to preach one ser mon, but after thoughtful consideration has decided to remain at his charge, lis decision was learned with much pleasure by his flock. as he is exceedingly popular, not only with them, but all others a5 well.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
Two Texas Banks Close.

Houston, Tex, December 19.-Two banks nt Angleton and Velasco, both of them owned by w. w. Hoskins, closed their doors today A run which started Sat urday at Angeton was continued today until Mir IIoskins went there from Ve- lasco and posted a notice that he would suspend payments until he could make arrangements for payment of all claims In full No statement of assets or lia- bilities was made. Both banks paid all
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
Favor Imperial Reform.

Rostoff- -on-Don, December 19- Local representatives of all the various ranks of life, including working men, many ladies being present, have held big banquet here at which speeches were made in favor of imperial reform, liberty of speech, education of the masses and amnesty of political prisoners. At the conclusion of the banquet, resolutions similar to those passed by the zemstvost conference at St. Petersburg were adopt ed There were no disorders of any kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
MUST PAY ALIMONY.
Cannot Get Out of It By Taking Bank
 rupt Law

Washington, December 19.-In the case of W. B. WetmoreAvs. Mrs. A. B. Markoe, the supreme court of the United States today held that an obligation to pay ali mony and allowance to wife and chill dren is not in the nature of an ordinary debt, and therefore cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. Mrs. Markoe is the re- married former wife of Wetmore. The proceeding was instituted in 1900 in the supreme court of the state of New York by Wetmore to enjofn all proceedings to compel the payment of alimonY and al- lowanees amounting to $60e0 per annum. growing out of divorce proceedings in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
Moore Given Twenty Years.

Meridian, Miss, December 19.-(Special) Daniel l. Moore was sentenced this morning to serve twenty-five years in the penitentiary for the killing of Ellis Pool, in July 1903. His attorneys filed motion for new trial but Judge Coch- ran over-ruled the motion. The case will be appealed to the supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Prince of Pilsen.r

Tomorrow night ''The Prince of Pilsen'' will again be seen at the Jefferson the atre. This popular musical comedy will come with many people in the company who contributed to it's success last year and will no doubt be greeted by a crowded house. Many theatregoers will long to again hear "The Message of the Violet ''The Tale of the Seashell, - Heidelberg" and all those other tuneful airs that have made The Prince of Pilsen" remembered. The sale of seats for this attraction is most gratifying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
"The Beauty Doctor.v

Next week Manager Semon announces "The Beauty Doctor as the attraction for one week at the Bijou, with the usu- al matinees and a special Christmas matinee Monday afternoon. This offer ing, is big musical comedy, with lots of pretty girls. tuneful music and funny comedians. The songs and dances of The Beauty Doctor" have proven very popular in the east and will no doubt fill the Bijou to overflowing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
"The Jewel of Asia"

Saturday afternoon and night "The Jewel of Asia" another musical comedy success, will be the offering at the Jeff ferson theatre. While this composition is not quite so well known to local the atregoers as "The Prince of Pilsen," it is nevertheless a most pleasing produc- tion and has been eomplimented by the critics wherever it has appeared. Vera Michelena is the prima donna.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
Narrow Escape From Death.

Tuscaloosa, December 19.-(speoiaL)-- Eugene Beatty lineman employed by the Southern Bell Telephone company, came near meeting with a fatal accident Saturday afternoon. He was at the top of a 35-foot pole, when his spur slipped. He clutched the pole with his arms and thus succeeded in making his fall lighter. His shirt was torn from his body and several large splinters were buried in his chest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
Chadwick Sails for America.

New York, December 1s,-A special cable dispatch to the World from Paris says that Dr. Leroy s, Chadwick and his daughter, Miss Mary Chadwick of Cleveland, sailed from Dover, England, for New York Sunday night, as second class passengers on the steamer Pretoria of the Hamburg-American line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
Ran Away and Married.

Columbus, Ga. December 19. Especially l. Bishop Martin Smith and Miss Tula Es- telle Green, well known young people of Llnvale, Ala, were married at the Curtis house at 11:D o'clock last night. It was a runaway marriage, the couple coming to Columbus on last nights Birmingham train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20

Steinway Grand Pi a "a o would be appreciated by wife, daughter, sister for Xmas present. Jesse French Piano and Organ Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
COTTON MILL MEN
 MAY NOT ARBITRATE
Fall River Strikers Receive Another Check for $50o0 From Ameri-
 can Federation.

Fall River, Mass, December 19-The in- dications here today were that the man .ufacturers would not agree to submit the strike issue to arbitration, as pro- posed, but no official statement was made. The members of the textile union received a check for s500O today from the American Federation of Labor, making a total of s20,G0O so far received as a re- suit of the assessment levied by the San Francisco convention.
 The strike has now been on twenty two weeks For four weeks the mills nave been open. Today no large gains were reported by any corporation, but it is known the operatives are determined to stand firm. The weavers who had gone in at the Tecumsem mill went out in a body today because of new grievance over the number of looms to be run by each weaver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
Postoffice Appointments.

Washington, December la-(SpeeiaL)- Rural free delivery route number one or dered established January l6 at Minter, Dallas county, serving 15os people and l2i houses. Willie w. Weldon appointed regular. Clarence R. Weldon substitute, rural free delivery carrier, route one, at Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20

Cambridge, Mass. December 19.-Pres- ident Charles ". Eliot of Harvard uni versity, one of the members of the exec utive committee of the National Civic federation, said today with reference to the plan to submit the Fall River strike to his committees:
 ..The executive committee of the fed eration, composed of forty-five members, always has refused to arbitrate any ques- ton whatever between the two parties. This is an iron-elad policy. A proposal to arbitrate cannot succeed, as the board will refuse to have anything to do with it..
 1.-Two or three members might act as board of arbitration, but only as a private board, and in no sense as an executive committee.
 This would not in any way represent the sense of the federation.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20

claims until they were closed. It Is as- serted that about sS0,OO0 has been with drawn during the run
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20

All kinds of Fire Works at lowest prices. Birmingham Arms & Cycle Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20
PERSONAL.

Jack T. Stallings has returned from Clanton, where he attended court for a week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20

MT. George Frost of Gadsden is visiting relatives in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20

We will deliver all pianos purchased for Xmas pre- sent Saturday night. Jesse French Piano and Organ Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20

Gen. J. H. Savage and MT. c. P. Ward leave tomorrow for Galveston and other points in Texas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20

Frank V. Evans, who has been i'll at St. Vincent's hospital for several days, underwent a second operation yesterday morning. The operation was successful however and he will be out within ten days or two weeks time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-20

Tenn. Turkeys, extra fat and nice-any size you want al Fox Sons & Smith Co.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-12
Notlee Do HonsehoIders

The following sections Of the city ordi-
nances are recommended to be read by
every householder:
Sec. g. Il shall be the duty Of the &C.
cupant Of ever house, in the month Of May
in each and every year, to cleanse the Gel
lars thereof Of all dirt, vegetable and other
impure matter, calculated TO engender dis
ease, and cause them to be disinfeeted to
the satisfaction of the board OF health.
Sec, TO- All privy-vaults, priyies and
cess pools shall be cleansed out at least
twice a year, once in the spring not later
than the 10Th Of May, and once in the fall
not earlier than the 10Th OF October. From
the 18th Of May to the 18th Of October,
they shall frequently and thoroughly dis
infect. No person shall open any privy-
vault, cess pool and reservoir, or remove
the contents thereof, or haul such contents
through any street In the city, from and
after the 10Th day Of May to the 10Th day
Of October of each year. between the hours
of six O'Clock in the morning and ten
o'clock In the evening.
Anyone doing this kind Of work will as
sist the board Il they viii report TO US that
we may refer them to property holders
j. w. Jackson,
VIM Jack,
G. S. Wallace,
Board of Health.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-12
ItaIlani Attentil

Italiani attenti! Capelll di PaglIa che
yengono yendutl per una conzonatura Ii
troyerete da Rogers y Co., al TIA Main
street, Quinlen block (Vineino al Candy
Kltchen) coco un breve elenco Cappelll
sistema Panama da S4, SIS, $3.50 81
per 81, SOC. Cappelli di 81, e S1.50 a
rs Q. cappelli al 75e., SOC, 25, Is g
LOG; eappelli per ragazzI, maschii fem
inc, da ST, soc. e 25e. SO, % e 15c; cap
pelli di Cotone BianehI ed in colori, per
uomo, gloyanetti ragazzi, di 80 a 15c
Cappelli per ragazzl 9 giovanettl di so q
"a al % a IL loo. Notiamo che questa
vendita oomincia oggi, ! print yenuti
ayTanno Ia migli0re scielta Crolla sem
pre- pronto adogni richiesta.
Rota. Per ogni yestlto di ragazzo ac-
quistato mel nostro negozio darem0 in
compenzo uno palla ed una Claua 70 Bias.
tone) per Il giuco del Bass Ball +. H.
Rogers Il Co, TIA Main st.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-12

Some If the Maine represa ntatives in
the house are clsyerly utilizing the
braeing atmosphere u the coast to
help along their campaign, says the
Washington Post Several house Re
publican orators have been invited TO
come to Maine for the month Of Au-
gust. Every facility is promised them
In securing comfortable quarters for
themselves and families. But they are
also invited along late ID the month to
deliver speeches in the state campaign,
which VIII conclude the second Mon
day in September AS most Of the
state campaigns do not begin until
after the Maine election. several ora
tors are now looking for cottages Oh
the Maine coast
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-12
TALK OF THE TOWN.

II you want to havea good time. don't
fail TO attend the poverty ball ia Miles
hall, Friday night.
A regular meeting Of Court Granite City,
NO 3, Foresters Of America, will be held
Thursday evening, May 2, at T.S0, sharp,
Important.
Averill & Scott, Room 10, Miles Granite
building, have a nice cottage Of seven
rooms and bath, ia the best neighborhood
that they can sell at the low price Of 81
600, II sold at once. II you are thinking
Of buying a home this is an unusual bar
gain
All permanent hotels have refused TO
book any more guests for the Worlds
fair. Intending visitors must secure ac-
eomm0dations ia advance, unless they
have barrels Of money or money to burn.
For the best rates see j. T. Callaghan,
Rarra Vt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-12
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Pansies in bud and bloom at Emslie's.
Great bargains in fancy oak rockers at
Barry & Williams
Ladies' and gentIemen's solid gold
watches at F. E. Burr & Co.'S.
Williams, Hoyt & Co.'S children's shoes
are the best. Badger, Mclean q Co.
Strict attention to business will merit
your patronage. City Auction Rooms.
There viii be drill Of Company on
the seminary campus this evening at
6.15 sharp
Nice rich loan for sale, and we help
load. i. A, Averill, % South Main street.
Call at once.
Special meeting Of st. Aldemar Com
mandery May II 10 Masonic hall. Work,
Cross degree.
For SALE A new Concord road wagon,
cheap for cash Apply at A. w. Badger
& Co.'S store.
A furnished room to rent on Cliff street.
Electric lights and bath. Inquire at Moore
& Owens store
Saws fled Prompt work and satisfac-
tion guaranteed. I. E. Griswold, "a
North Main street.
Remember that the degree team Of the
Modern Woodmen hold ball in Hale's
pavilion May Goth. A grand time Is as
sured
The White Star steam laundry makes a
specially OF lace curtains Now Is the
time to have them done Office Z Pearl
street.
A. Il. Batchelder, having sold his farm,
is to sell his personal property at auction
on Saturday, May IA. See adv in another
column.
Are you going to refurnish some part OF
your home? Make the old help pay for
the new. The City Auction Rooms will do
the work.
Mrs. Nettie NJ. York will have special
sale Of ladies' and children's hats on Fri
day and Saturday Of this week at very
low prices.
Henry Alexander has the local agency
for the Pennsylvania Casualty company
and the Home Life Insurance company Of
New York.
Dry block wood and dry soft wood slabs,
also maple syrup, for sale, by the quart OF
gallon. NJ. n. Burnham. Residence l2l
Prospect street.
A reception Is to be given Rev, and
Mrs. A. M. Bradley and Mrs. Emery in
the Universalist church parlors Friday
evening from until 10 o'clock.
So 90 only for best 10 year, gold filled,
regular stock, correctly fitted glasses. be.
tween and i a. m. or I and p IN. DR..
Hanson, 0culist, Wood Block, Barre.
Before purchasing nursery stock wait
for the representative of the K. G.. Chase
Co. OF Geneva, N. X. d. +. MeGovern,
representative, 46 Liberty street, Montpe-
lier, telephone 1866.
The holders Of the following numbers
are requested to apply to j.. Elrlek, al
Mari & G0rdons: 35S, PIC, AS, 2S4, 148,
1865, 1876, 81, 1l6, 20, 500, 81, 1853, 341 1896
| Al, 200, 8s3, 337, 314, 336,
The Ladies Of Clan Gordon will hold 4
poverty ball ID Miles hall, Friday evening,
/ May 49, Prizes awarded to the two ladies
auu bWO RbntlsinGu tHht are ufesabu IN bue
most poverty stricken manner Beginning
at $50. GilbeTtson's orchestra Ad-
mission IS.
In addition to the articles which a. r.
Batchelder has advertised for sale at bis
auction Saturday, May IA, the following
were overlooked: four thousand gallons Of
vinegar, blankets and buffaloes, $500 feel
Of lumber, rs bushels Of oats, set OF Il
store drawers, tool box, tool chest with
4 tools and many other artieIea
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-12


Each year hundreds Of people all over
the country turn to the Boston Tran
script for information as to where
the most desirable summer board
ingplaces are located. Ifyou intend
70 accommodate boarders the conn
ing season, It will be to your adj
vantage to send your name and
address, together with a description
Of your place and Of the accommoda-
tons you offer to the BOSTON
TRANSCRIPT COMPANY, s24
Washington Street, Boston, Mass.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-12
MOONS PHHsEs.
lNsuRANcE s THE pAYMENr

of money that wasn't to be paid, the wages
OF work not done, dark cloud Inside out.
an empty pocket overlooking with bright
gold, a stop order on distress. Annuities
Ia their own way are Just as helpful, Just
as useful, just the same surprise and de-
feat to disaster. 10Th year, doing BUSH
ness in 30 States.
The National Life Insurance Company
OF Vermont (MutuaI.) ORGANIZED IN
1850. S. S. Ballard, General Agent, n. B.
Ballard, Local Agent, Rooms and 8,
Miles Block. Barre, Vt
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-05-12

All players and members are requested
to be at the Trotting park every Tuesday
and Thursday night for training as there
is to be strong team here June LIST All
members who have costumes belonging to
our club win please bring them along. The
executive and match committee will meet
also at 9 O'Clock All wishing to become
members may do so on Tuesday night at
the grounds ] Lamont, Pres.