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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
"The Shepherd kinq."

Wright Lorimer and his production of "The Shepherd King" by fortunate combination of circumstances. has been secured for q special return engagement by Manager Douglas of the Jefferson the atre. for one week, with matinees on Wednesday and Saturday, beginning next Monday.
 MT. Lorimer is a good actor, but he is entitled to more credit than that It is to him alone that the production is due. He conceived the idea, wrought it out in each detail. selected the company which presents the piece and adds to the pro- duction by his own appearance. Mr. Lorimer makes an imposing figure, is brilliant reader and has interpreted his role in manner that pleases in every way From his first appearance as the shepherd boy, through his first sight of love, through his battles for his people, through his hardships and his struggles. until the moment he receives the crown of the dead Saul. he supplies some acting of excellent qualities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
.ELKS ID PROVIDE
 FOR THE ORPHANS
Christmas Tree Celebration Ar
 arrangements Completed
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING
The Day Previous to Christmas Will Bring Happiness and Good Cheer to Large Number of
 Little Ones.

1 The Elks Christmas tree exercises will afterno jn, December 24 This was definite | iy decided last night at meeting of | the Christmas tree committee. when the kind offer of Manager Semon of the Bijou | to donate the use of the building. was accepted. On this occasion the hearts of | the orphans and other deserving children will be made happy by the Elks. Chairman John r. Antwine and mem- bers of the committee are working hard to make this Christmas tree celebration the greatest in the history of the order in Birmingham. Preparations have been made to provide for every deserving child ''The Best People on Earth" as the Elks are called are filled with enthusiasm at the prospect of being able to afford pleas ure for the children.
 Peter Houppert chairman of the Christi mas tree purchasing committee, announce ed last night that the committee had prac- tically completed all arrangements for the selection of toys and bon bons. Santa Claus is now on his way to Bir- mingham and arrangements have been made for his reception. The following dis patch was received last night by the committee:
 "Chilkat Alaska, December F, 1905 ''John F. Antwine, Chairman, Birming-
 ham, Ala.
 'Reindeers are tired after long jour ney from Attanka, but I will leave at once for Birmingham. and will be on the scene Christmas eve in all my glory l. .~l,. T Al.@ ,1,fI 1-atz a.1I express my heartiest wishes for a happy day Get things in order for me, as I cannot remain long in Birmingham Mill lions of children are awaiting my com ing and 1 will remain only for short period. as I would not dsappont any child for the universe. Greeting and hap piness to the Elks and all my little friends in Birmingham.
 SANTA CLAUS"
 It is the intention of the committee to receive Santa Claus with great glee and procession to the Bijou with old Santa as the guest of honor is being planned.
 The Christmas tree committee will hold a meeting next Sunday and Chairman Antwine asks that all members be on hand at the appointed hour Those who cannot come, he requests to send in their lists of subscriptions and names of child ren whom they desire to participate in the festivities.
 After the meeting of the Christmas tree committee last night, the lodge held an enthusiastic session, and four candidates were initiated into the order and are now entitled to all the privileges of the Hello BilI' family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
CONTENTION OVER
 CORONER'S ACCOUNT
CORONER PARIS AND AUDITOR
 MORRIS INDULGE IN SHARP WORDS OVER CERTAIN EXPENSE ITEMs-coRoNER's STATEMENT

Coroner w. D. Paris and County Auditor Robert Morris had some heated words yesterday afternoon in the office of the county board of revenue, which grew out of certain recommendations made by the latter regarding the monthly report of the coroner for November.
 As Is customary when the coroner report was submitted 1t was referred to the county auditor. Coroner Paris ac- count for last month called for $220.So' and he went to the court house yester- day for his voucher. The auditor re- ported to the board of revenue that the account was in error $11, and made recommendation for other changes. He commented on the case of Jim Robinson. who was killed in a saloon. He said the slayer of Robinson was arrested on the spot and recommended a deduction or $21. 50, which was sustained by the board.
 In the case of Joseph J. Perryman, the auditor held that twenty-two witnesses were too many, and the account was re- duced from $27.50 to $17.50. A reduction of A was made in the case of Garfield Williams. When Coroner Paris Earned of these reductions he Is said to nave become angry and directed his remarks at the auditor. The two had quite dis pute over the matter.
 In talking of the incident the coroner said: q intend to do my duty as coroner of this county to the best of my ability and If it takes thirty witnesses to find out what 1t is the coroner's business to know, then they will be summoned. The report that myself and the auditor came near passing blows is a mistake. l did dispute his right to recommend reduc- tions in my account, and I Intend to feve every cent due me if I have to bring suit to recover it. The law says that kill ing or sudden death must be investigated by the coroner, and facts in the case brought out if such is possible This have tried to do, and will continue to go to the bottom with my investigations. know what my duties are and will run the office to suit myself until they inn ueach me or I resign. As I said before. I shall summon as many witnesses as think are necessary to ascertain the cause of death in any case, and will trust to the law to get my fees afterwards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
RIGHT NOURlSHMENT.

We think of nourishment as food-meats, soups, vege- tables, etc., but that's only half. It's not the food alone that counts but the good that we get from food that furnishes nourishment. A pound of steak is of less value to a weak stomach than a crust of bread is to a strong digestion. But weak stomachs can be made strong. Begin by eat ing less; have regular hours for meals; avoid fancy things and about a half hour after eating take a tablespoonful Of Scott's Emulsion. It's a fact of medical history that people have lived on not much else but Scott's Emulsion for a long time-not only lived but gained flesh and recovered their strength and health. From the pure Norwegian cod liver oil to the last drop of glycerine, Scott's Emulsion contains just the strength giving and health-building elements needed for low vital ity, weak digestion and poorly nourished bodies.
 SCOTT BOVINE. 4ea Pearl St.. New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
"UncIe Josh Spruceby."

Recognizing the tendency of the times to cheapen prices for healthy amuse- ments, the managers of the Uncle Josh Spruceby company. which appears at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon and tonight, have decided to play this season at 50 cent prices. The wisdom of this move appears to have been justified by the houses that greet the company every where. The play is New England com edy drama, and for the past seven years has appeared all over the country. Spe- cial scenery is carried and no attempt has been made to cheapen the attraction on account of playing at popular prices. Matinee prices will be 15 and 25 cents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
MISSION LECTURES AT
 ST. PAUL'S DRAW WELL
Non-Catholcs In Evidence Last Night Father Tracy on InfalibIe
 Teaching Body.

The second lecture of the week at St. Paul's church in the course announced by the mission fathers. attracted a very large audience last night, non Catholics being strongly in evidence. The Rev. Father Tracy, c. M, was the speaker and his subject was: ''Why am Catholic The Need of a Church." He pointed to the comparatively small number of non Catholics attending church on Sundays to show 'show little they believe in a church.
 This church amounts to nothing, said the preacher, unless it be an organization which realizes the words of Jesus: "Who hears you hears me. Who will not hear the church let him be to thee as the heather and publican | That Christ established a church, or a teaching authority, said Father Tracy, was evident from scripture. No where, he said did Christ command his disciples 10 unite but He did command them to each all nations. The church was half
 century old before there was a written pspel The only church claiming to be n infallible guide, the speaker contin- ,id, is the Catholic church. If her claim wre false then there would be no cer- tanty In religion. No other church claims tdbe infallible.
 puring the evening questions found in tn query box were answered. Answers tonon- Catholic objections will be fea- tue of the exercises of the lecture corse.
 he theme of the lecture tonight will be "The Church-Past and Present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
INQUEST IN WEST MURDER CONTINUED Will be Held at 9 O'clock This Morning by Coroner Paris MYSTERY MAY BE SOLVED important Witnesses Summoned By Marshal Cole of North Birming-
 ham-Sensational Develop
 ments Expected.
MYSTERY MAY BE SOLVED

Coroner Paris will hold the adjourned inquest for the West murder mystery al o'clock this morning, at Gaudin's un- dertaking establishment. According to statements made a few days ago by John Cole, marshal of North Birmingham, who has been at work on the case, develop ments of sensational nature are ex- pected He said Sunday that a number of new witnesses would be introduced at the inquest whose testimony would be the most important offered yet to clear the mystery surrounding the death of D. A. West.
 Coroner Paris selected the jury last week. Harry Scroggins and P F. Harmon, the two men who are being held in the county jail on the strength of the testi- mony submitted at the preliminary in- quest. seeming to duplicate them in the murder, will not discuss the matter fur ther than say they are innocent. Coroner Paris stated last night that he intended to go to the bottom of the mystery and
  fcient evidence to convict some one
 It will be remembered that M D. John ! son, the man who was found dead in the woods near his home in North Birming- ham last Saturday morning. swore that he loaned a 32 calibre revolver to Scrog- gins on the night West was killed and that it was returned to him the following morning with two new cartridges in it. The bullet extracted from the dead man s with those in the pistol. At the instance of Coroner Paris, Scroggins and Harmon, were placed in jail pending the completion of the inquest.
 When the body of Johnson was found Saturday morning great many people were of the opinion it seems, that he had been murdered. He was considered the most important witness in the case against the two men in jail, and his death caused considerable comment on this account All the witnesses who are to appear before the coroner this morning have been sum moned by Marshal Cole.
 The inquest to ascertain the cause of Johnson's death, will be held tomorrow afternoon at the city hall in North Bir- mingham. The jury has been selected. The people of North Birmingham are much wrought up over this affair as there is a difference of opinion as to how Johnson came to his death. Some are firmly of the opinion that he committed suicide, while others say he was murdered and then placed where found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
PRESIDENT J. M. BARR OF
 THE SEABOARDLINE HERE

and important development work will, it is said, be the outcome.
 Birmingham is growing very rapidly" said MT. Barr. Every time l visit this district I remark solid improvements. have long had faith in Birmingham and now 1 am more firmly convinced than ever that this is to be one of the great cities of the United States.
 "The Seaboard is getting good share of traffic in this territory, and appreciat- ing the importance of Birmingham as a tonnage producer, will do it's part in the way of offering facilities for handling the business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
WHAT HASN'T HE DONE?
A Versatile Fellow Gets Free Ride to
 New York.

Colon, December 12.-On board the Pan- anna railroad ship Havana, which sailed today for New York, were MT. Price, a special agent of the Santa Fe railroad, and Mathew Kenney, detective of Kan sas City, having in charge man named Fuller who for the past eight months has been station agent and postmaster at Pedro Miguel, in the canal zone, but who, it is alleged, is a well known criminal. It is claimed that the man among other aliases is known as Armstrong, Ledtz and McGee, but that his right name IS Let's It is alleged that he has already been convicted of larceny, burglary and arson. and that he has escaped from prison three times. It is further alleged that he has been accused of attempted murder, bigamy and forgery
 Fuller, it is said, married his third wife, Anna Lassen of St. Louis, at Cristobal a month ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
Japan Will Evacuate Peninsula.

London December 13.-The Shanghai correspondent of the Moring Post asserts it has been decided by the Japanese and Chinese commissioners who are conduct ing negotiations at Pekin that Japan Is to evacuate the Liao Tung peninsula the same date that Russia would have had to evacuate it. It also has been decided according to the correspondent that the railroad from Chang Gnu to Kirin will be transferred to China after a limited period
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
HIGHWAY ROBBERY CHARGED.
George Gladston Accused of Holding
 Up a Negro.

George Gladston, alias Goldson, negro, was arrested last night on a charge of highway robbery by Officer NIX He Is accused of holding up and robbing anolner negro. When searched at the police station woman's pocket book with a crisp $5 note inside of the purse was found on his person.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13

President J. M. Barr, General Superin- tendent c. H. Hix and Engineer William Seddon of the Seaboard Air Line arrived in Birmingham yesterday morning and will remain here until this afternoon. The party comes tour of inspection and accompanied by Assistant General Freight Agent J. G. Cantrell spent some time yesterday in looking over terminals in this immediate district. The officials will visit Bessemer this morning.
 The Seaboard has had engineers in the Birmingham coal fields for some time past
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
DIR. WHARToN's LECTURE.
Large Audience Listened to the Popu-
 lar Divine Last Night.

An audience that filled every seat in the First Baptist church gathered last evening to hear the Rev. Dr. Wharton s lecture on the Ups and Downs of Life. v
 For more than an hour those present were convulsed with laughter or melted to tears at the pictures of life drawn by the speaker.
 pr. Wharton will preach at the First Baptist church tonight at 7:45. Baptismal service will be administered after the sermon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
Wilton Lackaye.

In all great centers of civilization where the human drone of traffic is per suasve and familiar "The Pit" in which Wilton Lackaye opens an engagement at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow night, should go with bound because of the truth of It's pictures of trade which will make a strong appeal to this materialis- tic age, so full of strenuous and arro- gant commercialism. Nor need there bs any fear of the unlversalty of its appeal, for the vivid love story if contains should capture the imagination of all men and women alike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
Beckham Offers $500 Reward.

Frankfort, Ky, December Ex-Governor Beckham today offered reward Of SoOo for the apprehension of Jake and Jerry Noble for killing Deputy Sheriff Grant or Breathitt county. When asked If County Judge Hargls would request troops to ap- prehend the fugitives, Judge Hargis' at torney Fulton French, replied: NO, We do our own fighting"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
The Louisiana at RockIand.

Rockland, Me-, December 12.-The battleship Louisiana of the Newport News Drydock and Shipbuilding com pany arrived here at sunset, and to- morrow will have her trial standardiza- tion over the mile course. A run up the coast for one and half hours was made under full power, and the log showed an average of 18h knots and an average screw revolution of 123. Ine contract speed of the Louisiana calls for To knots per hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
Sophie Brandt.

The original New York production of "A Madcap Princess will be seen here at the Jefferson theatre next Friday even ing with Sophie Brandt in the leading role. There are three acts in the opera. and the scenes are presented with an effort to reproduce the atmosphere of the days of Henry VIII. The costuming is said to be of the richest materials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
THURMAN RELEASED.
All Claims Against Him Said to Have
 Been Settled.

Ed. Thurman, arrested Saturday, charged with obtaining money under false pretense by the issuance of checks on banks where he had no de posit, is at liberty. He was released yesterday in the police court. All claims against him, it is understood, have been settled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
At the Bilou.

"The Fortune Teller was presented last night at the Bijou to an appreciative audience It is an exceptionally preten- tious musical performance for popular priced theatre. The singing of Miss Meyers and her company Is excellent. while the comedy features have not been neglected. The usual performance will be given tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
WeIch Succeeds Hay.

Washington, December 12.--The boalu of trustees of the Carnegie ln- sl,,ute today elected President Welch of Johns Hopkins university, Balti- more, a member of the board in place of the late John Hay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
Paul Gilmore.

Captain Debonnaire," with Paul Gll- more in the name part is prospect that should fill playgoers with anticipation of much pleasure. MT. Gilmore, assisted by the largest company that ever played in his support, will present his newest drama at the Jefferson theatre Saturday matinee and night.
 The sale of seats will commence Thurs day morning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE JEFFERSON.

This afternoon and tonight Uncle Josh Spruceby.'
 Thursday night-Wilton Lackaye in "The Pit"
 Friday night-Sophie Brandt in "A Madcap Pincess."
 Saturday afternoon and night Paul Gilmore in Captain Debon- naire."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
Queen Lil Wants $1o,0o0, 900.

Washington, December 12.-A petition from ex-Queen Liluoikalani asking for the payment of s10,000 900 to her was today presented to the Senate by Vice President Fairbanks. The petition was accompanied by an autograph letter requesting early and favorable consideration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
Lamar Not Worth the Lather.

Washington, December 12.-(Special.)- Reresentative Williams of Mississippi wa besieged by score of newspaper me today to reply to the interview given outby Representative Lamar of Florida, Nv boys" asked the democratic leader, ''di you not think it would be a waste of ather to shave Lamar?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
AT THE BIJOU.

Remainder of the week, with mat inees Thursday and Saturday after noon-Grace Orr Meyers in ''The Fortune Teller"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
THE WEATHER

Washington. December 12-Following Is the forecast for Alabama: Rain Wednes- day: Thursday clearing and colder, south- west to southerlv winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
Local Weather Data.

Birmingham, December 12. D. m. Maximum temperature. ....,........ 49 Minimum temperature..... .... .......... 40 Mean temperature..... %. ............. A Normal temperature. .............. 49 Deficiency of temperature since Jan
 uHfy l...... ............''.'..... osj Rainfall since D. m. yesterday. ........ 0 Rainfall since January 1............47.46 .46 Deficiency of rainfall since Jan It.. 609
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13
Weather Report,

Temperature and precipitation as re- ported at the weather bureau for select southern stations during 24 hours ending at 10 a. m: Precip-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13

Miss Brandt's most stunning costume is the uniform of a cavalier.
 Seats are now on sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-13

oMee keuro fNm 6 q. m, to 3 ?. n.
 every day.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-11-08
FREE TRADE
FOR THE PHILIPPINES
FAVORABLE ATTITUDE OF SEC
RETARY TAFT BACKED BY
CONGRESSMAN.

WASHINGTON, October 25.-The
favorable attitude of Mr. Taft towards
free trade for the Philippines and the
recent utterances Of Representatives
Grosvenor of Ohio and of Serene E.
Payne of New York, chairman of the
ways and means committee of the
House in encouragement of free trade
seem here to make it almost certain
that free trade will become fact ac-
complished at the next session of Con-
gress,
Nearly all and probably all of the
Congressional party that went with
Secretary Taft to the Philippines stand
for free trade. The Democrats of the
party, of course, such as De Almond
of Missouri, did not want an actual
study of conditions in the Philippines
to induce them to favor the freest trade
with the islands, but such men as De
Almond will aid materially in passing
such a bill through the House. The
Republicans who have been converted
are powerful and influential men.
There is no question that the pas
sage of such a bill would increase to a
large extent the trade of every port on
the Pacific Coast, and naturally in
greatest degree that of San Francisco.
| There will, of course, be three forces
in pposition-tobacco and sugar trusts
and the antoganism of the "stand-pat'
| tiers" who assume that any steps to-
ward relaxing the rigor of our tariff
laws would endanger the entire system
and they are opposed to any step in
this direction.
1t is argued by the free trade con-
| tingent that it is worse than folly for
this country to use it's credit to de-
velop the commercial possibilities of
the islands when it is enforcing a tariff
policy which will make it utterly i'm
possible for the United States to get
the benefits of that commerce.
There is reason for the belief that the
friends of free trade with the islands
have felt from the beginning that the
policy of building railroads there would
in the near future, bring about a situa-
ton in which it would be impossible
for Congress long to refuse to recog-
nize the demands for free trade, or at
least a reduction of Dingley schedules.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1905-11-08
JAPS LEAVING
CALIFORNIA
RETURNING HOME TO PROCEED
TO MANCHURIA AND KOREA TO
SETTLE THERE-THE EFFECT.

LOS ANGELES, october 27.-Accord'
ing to present local indications the
yellow Peril" will have no perilous
meaning for California for many years
at least. 1t is stated upon the reliable
authority of the leaders of the local
Japanese colony that the japanese res
idents of Southern California, of whom
there are large numbers, are leaving
daily for home to proceed thence to the
newly opened commercial fields in Man
churia and Korea.
1t is declared that within a year
majority of the present local Japanese
population will have migrated. The
cessation of the war and the opening OF
new opportunities in the Orient furnish
an attraction to the japanese, who be-
lieve they see there a chance to use TO
advantage the knowledge of commerce
and business gained by a residenc in
this country. Three of the prominent
Japanese business men OF this city, it is
said, are closing up their affairs pre-
paratory to departing for the Orient as
soon as possible, and three others have
already gone