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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

The opening of the free kinderSartens on Monday will be unusually suspicious. Miss Mary K Drew of Louisville. the new supervisor and teacher. has arrived and on Monday she will visit all of the seven kindergartens. Miss Drew is pro- nounced one of the most capable women in Kindergarten work in the south. pos sessing the personality so necessary to success, as well as many other qualities required in the trained kndergartener of today
 Birmingham has always looked to the Louisville Training school for it's super vising kindergarteners and teachers for the training school Miss Drew Is grad uate of that school and at the time that she accepted the position in the Birming ham kindergartens she was taking postgraduate course at the 1 1eachers' col lege in New York
 She comes to Birmingham at a time when the kindergarten Is better under stood than at any period since this city kindergartens Birmingham is in a posi- tion to accomplish wonders among the hundreds of children who have been brought into the kindergartens. and the new year should mean only increased ia cillties more money to carry on the work. and several hundred additional children under kindergarten training.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
STOLE THE BONDS
 WHILE AT PARTY
GEO. w. coRNWELL IS CHARGED WITH GETTING PAPERS AND JEWELRY VALUED AT s11.ooo IN BRIDGEPORT, CONN.

Brldsepori, Conn, December 29.-G. W. cornwell, until recently teasurer of the Wheeler & Wilson Manufacturing com pany. and sn inventor of note. was ar rested today on the charge of theft of United States bonds and jewelry to the value of si1Ooo. The complainant is Mrs. Gilbert A. Pumpkin, wife of Gilbert A. Iumpl<in. vho also was known as Lump kin A. Gill of St Louis, of the firm of Arnold & Co.,, which became involved in legal differences with the postoffice de- partment, because of alleged .get-rich- quick" methods of doing business. Corn well went Q jail in default of bail. It is said he WIS about to leave for trip to Europe.
 The alleged theft occurred on the night of January 29 last and the location of tho bonds, it is said was determined only a few days ago when Cornwell tried to nc- gotiate ore of them. according to tho police. Mir. and Mrs. Cornwell live up- stairs in the same apartment house as Mrs. Lum,kin. On the night in question, Mrs. Lunpkin was entertaining a party of friends including the Cornwells. Dur ing the party the case disappeared. The recent appearance of one of the missing registered londs and the fact that Corn well had teen connected with negotiate ing 1t. led 10 his arrest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
ITALIANS BOUND
 TO HAVE THE MONEY
ROBBERY OF PAYMASTER MADE THEM THINK THEY WERE TO BE CUT oFF-BREAk UP THE PROPERTY.

New Brunswick N. J.. December 2o- When the 200 employees of the Delaware River Construction company. engaged in work on the roads between Elizabeth and New Brunswick, N. J., reported for work today and found they would not he paid at once. they became at once very much excited. Apparently they did not believe the statement that the pay master was robbed of 1000 last night and were inclined to believe the robbery story was a ruse to cheat them out Of their money. Most of the wor' men are Italians and just as soon as they learned that their money was not ready they mad. an attack on the company's tool chest dragged out all of the picks, shovels and crowbars and piled them on the trolley tracks They smashed out all the lights over the excavation for the underground conduits and wrecked several small buildings
 The foremen were unable to handle the riotous laborers and telephoned New Brunswick for help Several policemen were sent to the scene in a trolley car. When the rioters saw the uniforms they scattered to the woods. Later the men were finally given to understand that they would be paid later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
BOSTON BROKERS
 HAVE ASSIGNED
REGENT RISE IN COPPER STOCKS IS GIVEN AS REASON FOR THE SUSPENSION OF H. R. LEIGHTON & co.

Boston December 2s.-The recent rise in copper stocks on the Boston stock ex- change was an important contributing cause to the suspension today of the stock brokerage firm of H. R. Leighton & Co.,, which assigned for the benefit of its creditors. Although the firm is not a member of any stock exchange, the assignment was adjudged of considerable importance from the fact that the firm has some forty branch offices, all but three of them in New England cities and towns. The outside offices are at Mon treal. Halifax and St. John. N. F. The assignee Is Charles E. Allen, a lawyer suspension was due to the failure of a member of the stock exchange to meet obligations to the company, who were in copper to more or less extent No fi- nancia1 statement was issued, but 1t is thought the liabilities may reach s500.O00
 The firm is West Virginia corporation. organized in 1902, with a capital of s50,ooo G. L.. Babcock is president and H. R. Leighton. secretary and treasurer. In this city the firm occupied part of the building at 24s Washington street.
 The failure had no effect upon the stock market.
 The fact that apparently simultaneous advertisements of Thomas w. Lawson and Leighton & Co. had appeared. led MT. Lawson to say today that he was ignorant of the firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
BRILLIANT DINNER PARTY.

brilliant event of the week was the dinner party given last evening at the Country club in compliment to Miss Nun ger and MT. Earle. the hosts being the men attendants for the wedding, which will take place next Wednesday evening. The decorations were very hanosome and gathered about the beautiful table were Miss Munger and MT. Earle, MT. and Mrs. Collett Munger, Miss Ruby Munger, Miss Agnes Terrel, Miss Dora Northington, Miss Anne Earle, Miss Susie McLester, Miss Carrie Cobbs, Miss Caroline Chis- holm, Miss Fannie Dunn, Miss Bessie Le- Grande, and Miss Rena Munger of Dallas; MT. James Arthur Smith, MT. Frank Smith, MT John c. Henley. MT, Eugene Munger. MT. William Manley, MT. Ben jamin Reynolds, MT. Edward K. Collett of Fort Worth; MT Brett R. Brown, MT. Carl Brown, MT. Ezel Craig, MT. Nun nell Wilson of Kentucky; MT. Mercer Barnett. MT. Theodore Koenig. MT. Chase Perkins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
PETITION HIGGINS
 IN PATRICKS' FAVOR
No Action Has Vet Been Taken By the Governor In the Matter of
 Executive CIemency.

Albany. N. r., December Ex-Governor Higgins announced tonight that he had received a letter from Dr. McLane Ham ilton of New York city. in which the well known alienist asked for executive clemency for Albert T.. Patrick. the New York lawyer now in Sing Sing, awaiting execution for the alleged murder of Will liam Marsh Rice.
 .''rhe grounds on which Dr. Hamilton has asked me to interfere said Gov ernor Higgins, ''are: first, that he believes there is no proper evidence that MT. Rice's death came from unnatural causes; secondly, that no confidence should be placed in the testimony of Jones. tine valet, on account of his conflicting stories"
 Governor Higgins said he had received other letters from other people through out the state. who were interesting them selves in Patrick's behalf. One of these were from former Judge John F. Dillon, of New York. who took the same grounds as Dr. Hamilton. No executive action has as yet been taken regarding the letters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
MERRITT IN ALBANY.
Fight for soeakership Is Transferred
 to New York Capital.

Albany, December 29.-The battle ground in tie contest for the republican nomination Or speaker of the state as- sembly Is n,w Transferred to this city with the arrival here today of Assembly, man w. A. Merritt, the candidate sup ported by state Chairman Odell. as against Jamts A Wadsworth. Jr., foR whom Governor Higgins has announced his preference.
 Both candidates are expected to remain here until afer the republican caucus on Tuesday night, when it is conceded the fight at lealt for the speakership itself will end. M.rrftt said today that he had no idea his supporters would bolt the caucus. Gowrnor Higgins holds the same opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
GUNBOAT AT SAN DOMINGO.
Feeling of Unrest Prevails on the
 Island Since Morales Fliqht.

Sapto Domingo. December 29.-The United States gunboat Dubuque ar rived here this afternoon. The con yerted yacht Scorpion will leave to- morrow for Monte Cristi. The where. abouts of President Morales is un. known. The city and vicinl,y are quiet.
 Photographic communication has been re-established. Business isodull and a feeling of unrest prevails. Several ar. rests have been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
BILL WAS NOT LAW.
viroinia Measure Referred to By Ham
 llton Not on the Statute Books.

Richmond, Va, December 29.-Ihe Virginia bill. ito which Andrew Hamil- ion the New York insurance man. made reference in his recent state ment is not known here as having any special reference to Insurance. It IS a fact. however. that few years ago a bill was introduced which made IL misdemeanor for an agent of any kind to go into an office and undertake to sell to any person when there was posted a notice to the effect that agents were not allowed to enter during busl- ness hours. The measure did not be- come law.
 It is believed that such is the bill that MT. Hamilton refers to, and 1t IS thought that book and insurance agents were intended to be reached.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
SIS, GOO YELLED TO
 HER DOG AND PARROT
Cage of Birds Must Also Be Cared for, According to Will of vaude-
 viIIe Actress.

New York December 2S.-The fact that Cecilia Woolsey. who was formerly per former on the vaudeville stage under the name of Lillian Western, bequeathed Sl5,0O0 for the care of her dog, parrot and cage of live birds, became known to- night when her will was filed. Miss Woolsey died week ago.
 H. Gates, a. friend of the dead woman. is charged with the care of the animals, and Miss Woolseys will provides that he shall have the use of the s1500o for that purpose. After the death of Mir. Gates the will stipulates that the remainder of the money shall go to the American So- ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

MT. and Mrs C. s. Simmons have re- turned from Athens Ga.
 Mrs. A. D. Smith of East Lake has been the guest of Mrs. H. Key Milner.
 MT. William Dennis son of the Rev. Benjamin Dennis. spent the holidays with MT. and Mrs. Glass at their home in West End, and left yesterday for Man chester Va.
 MT. James Arthur Smith will give din ner at the club on Monday evening to MT. Earle.
 The usual dinner dance will be given this evening at the club.
 MT Munnell Wilson of Kentucky is in Birmingham.
 Miss Caroline Chisholm has returned from Mobile.
 MT Edward K collett of Ft. Worth. is in Birmingham.
 Miss Rena Munger of Dallas. is the guest of Miss Rosa Munger
 Miss Annie Brown, a very attractive and popular young lady of Anna. Ills, is visiting Mir. and Mrs. s. w. Bookhardt of West End.
 Mir and Mrs. l.. p Wilcoxan of Nun cie, Ind. are the guests of MT. and Mrs M. M. Richey. MT. Wilcoxon is a brother of Mrs. Richey.
 Mrs. E. G. Stevens, who has been i'll for several weeks at her residence on Iro- quoise street, has entirely recovered and has resumed her work. Her many friends will be delighted to know that she is able to be out after quite a long siege during which her personal popularity was expressed by the many inquiries at her residence and many flowers for the con- valescent.
 The next Sunday afternoon recital at the Conservatory will be not tomorrow but January '.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
AT HE CHURCHES

The usual services will be held at the First Baptist church tomorrow.
 The Rev. Dr. I. D. Steele will occupy his pulpit at the First Cumberland Pres byterian church tomorrow.
 The Rev. Dr. J. O. Hanes will preach at both services at Wesley chapel, on the the North Highlands, tomorrow.
 The Rev pr. Walter S. Brown will oc- cupy the pulpit at both services at the Fountain Heights Baptist church tomor- row.
 At the North Highlands Baptist taber- nacle tomorrow the Rev. Dr. James D. Ray will occupy the pulpit at both ser vices.
 Sunday masses at St. Paurs church will be at 2, 9:3o and 10:30 o'clock. and at the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows at 8 and 10 o'clock.
 The usual services will be held at the First Presbyterian church tomorrow, the Rev. J. w. Stagg occupying his pulpit at both services.
 The usual services will be held at the Church of the Advent tomorrow fol- lows: Early prayer at 7;30 a. m. morning prayer and sermon at Il a. m.; and even ing prayer at 7:So D. m.
 The Rev II. D. Mooney will occupy the pulpit at both services at the Second Pres byterian church tomorrow. He will take for the subject of his morning sermon at Il o'clock, "rhe Law of Decay"
 At the. South Highlands Presbyterian church tomorrow. the Rev. Dr. Sterling J. Foster will occupy the pulpit at both services. The subject of the morning ser mon will be. Experience, the Supreme Teacher"
 At the First Church of Christ. Scientist. in Science hall. Massey building, Twenty first street and Third avenue, the sub feet of this weeks lesson will be 'L.ife." Services at Il a. m. Sunday School at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
FataIIv ,hoots Former Sweetheart.

Lexington Ky. December 29.-John Fla herty. whoshot and fatally wounded Mrs. Florence Watson at a dance in Mount Sterling Wednesday,, was secretly brought to this cit for safekeeping today. He had been m,ved to Winchester Wednesday night, but the authorities learned of a movement that threatened violence. and the second movement was deemed advis- able. Mrs. Watson is the bride of a tele- phone maiager at Mount Sterling. Fla herty had been a suitor. The shooting fol- lowed a complaint Mrs. Watson made to her husbafd that Flaherty had offended her s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
Receiver Jones Is Discharged.

Norfolk, Va, December 29.-Judge Martin today discharged T. Catesby Jones. as receiver of the affairs in Vir- ginia of the Southern Mutual Aid asso- citation of Birmingham. Ala. and con timed until later in the afternoon a motion to dismiss the receivership pro- ceedings against the United States Mutual Savings and Insurance com pany of Virginia. Counsel for the Ala bama company come into court claim ing the company to be entirely solvent and presenting telegrams from its home office declaring 1t ready to pay all claims here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
BRYAN CONSERVATIVE. Filipinos Are Disappointed Because He Does Not Champion Their Cause.

Manila. December 2s.-Fflpinos who spoke at the banquet given to w. J. Bryan demanded the immediate independ- ence of the islands and said they were looking to him to champion thelr cause with the American people.
 MT Bryan in his response made no promises and the natives were disappoint- ed. Aguinaldo was among those present. The men displayed an American flag, sup ported by an insurgent banner. Aheri- cans here are pleased with MT. Br3an's conservatism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
Mrs. Fitz Has Mind Made Up.

St Paul, December 29.--A dispatch to the Dispatch from Sioux Falls. S. D., says: Mrs. Bob Fftzsimmons who Is here for a divorce, said to newspaper re- porter today: Bob need not talk recon ciliation to me. I expect he will be here soon and am willing to talk compromise in the matter of property. but will never consent to again live with him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
TO MISS NUGENT.

Miss Bessie Nugent of Jackson, Miss, who will arrive on January to be the guest of Mrs. w. C.. Shackelford, will be entertained on the afternoon of January at reception given by Mrs. Shackel- ford at her residence on Seventh avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

The Rev. pr. J. A. Duncan will occupy the pulpit at the First Methodist church tomorrow morning at Il o'clock. He will have for his subject, ''The Secret of Con tent" At night, beginning at 10: 30 O clock, a New Year watch service will be held. Special music will be sung by the choir, assisted by other local talent. Special ar arrangements have been made so that ample street car service will be furnished after the watch is over
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
OPEN HOUSE.

The Woman's exchange will keep open house on New Years day, and during the luncheon hour from 12 to 3 o'clock delicious and elaborate menu will be served. During the holidays the exchange has been thronged and the sales unusually large and successful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
NEW KINDERGARTEN
 SUPERVISOR ARRIVES

Miss Nugent is a debutante of this sea son and is noted for her charming and bright personality. She graduated last June from the Woman's college in Balti- more and spent the summer abroad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

The, Rev. s. l.. Dobbs presiding elder of the Birmingham district, will preach at the morning services at St. Johns Meth odist church tomorrow at II o'clock. In the evening at 7:30 o'clock the Rev. Dr. William R. Hendrix, pastor, will occupy his pulpit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
Misa che.horuuah 10 bead.

Charleston, s. C., December 29.-Miss Essie B. Chesborough, a well-known southern writer, friend and last CO.,. worker of Poets Paul Hayne and Henry Timrod, died at her home here today, at the age Of S2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

Tomorrow at the East Lake Baptist church the usual services will take place, the Rev. Dr. J. M. Shelburn, pastor, oc- cupying the pulpit. The students of How ard college will return to school on Mon day and on the following Sunday special services will be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

Services at the Southside Baptist church tomorrow will be held at II o'clock a. m. and 7:30 D. m. The Rev. Dr. A. c. Davidson will occupy his pulpit at both services, taking for the subject of his morning sermon. "A Message From a Young Man to Young People-Learn of Me"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
Men'S Ties Worth soc at 25C

Heavy silks-chuck full of worth and wear; lined. Wide and narrow fOur-n-hands, all very long. You have bought enough soc ties to know them thoroughly Examine these at Maxs closely and carefully easy to that they are worth every cent in fifty cents. Today will close em out at 25c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
And These Worth PI.5O at $I

Rich, handsome ties that are left from the holiday business, until yesterday they brought $150-and the buyers thought them good values They
 Wide four-in-hands of heavy, sumptuous all silk materials, lined. The range of patterns includes of the most sought for designs of the Your choice today at $.00. A rare good value.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
Cannot Preach shakespearean Sermon.

Cannot Preach Shakespearean Sermon.
 Norfolk, Va, December 29.-Bishop A. NJ. Randolph of southern Virginia has declined an invitation to preach the annual Shakespearean sermon at Stratford, England, on the sec ond Sunday after Easter. He says he can not leave his work for the time it would require.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
Men'S SIX HandkerChiefS

At 25c sH FGIRsy gf 9i At Soc age szs S neaty-servceable and of hemmed small lot that large size. are closing out.
 The sale of Women's Suits continues it's remarkable Why no9-snce there are unparalleled values to shove it along.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
Major Bergman Is Married.

Mobile. December @.-Announcement is made here today of the marriage of Maj. J. NJ. Berryman of Atlanta Ga. head of the Salvation Army in the south to Miss Jasperson, sweet voiced singer of Mo- bile, who holds the title of captain, and is beautiful girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
Ferd Marx Store

10 a. m. Wednesday evening testimonial meeting at 8 o'clock. The public Is cor dially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
BINGHAM NAMED BY
 MAYOR MCCLELLAN
RETIRED BRiGADIER GENERAL iS OFFERED APPOINTMENT AS PO- LICE COMMISSIONER OF NEW
 YoRk-oTHER APPOINTMENTS.

New York. December 29.-Mayor Me- Clellan tonight announced the appoint ment of Brig Gen. Theodore Bingham' United States army TetiredD. as police commissioner, succeeding William Mc- Adoo, who held the office through MT Mc- Clellan's first term. The other appoint ments in the city administration include the following:
 City chamberlain. PatricA H. kenan; corporation counsel. John J. Delaney; commissioner of correction, Francis J.. Tanley; commissioner of street cleaning John McGaw Woodbury; commissioner Of health. Thomas Darlington, and tenement house commissioner, Edmund J. Butler.
 Washington, December 29-General Theodore Alfred Bingham. who has been offered the police commissionership of New York, was born In Cincinnati about 46 years ago. and appointed to the mill tarv academy from New Hampshire Sep tember 1, 1875. Graduating in the high numbers. he was given various important details and promotions. In 1898 he came to Washington as superintendent of pub lie buildings and grounds with the rank of colonel. and he held that detail until April 30, 1903.
 Many of the most attractive features of the public grounds at Washington owe their inspiration and development to him.
 General Binghams next duty was the direction of the great river and harbor works on the lower Great Lakes section. While engaged in the discharge of hls duties he met with an accident which terminated his active service. derrick fell, crushing one of his legs necessitatins amputation. He was retired July II, 1904, with the rank of brigadier general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

When it's bad it's very bad But when it's good it's "Ambrosia.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

Phone 27s Peoples, if you want the Gawk Engraving Ca
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

Miss Annie Brown very attractive and popular young lady of Anna, Ills, is visiting Mir. and Mrs. s. w. Bookhardt of West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

At the First Church of Christ, Scientist. in Science hall Massey building, Twenty first street and Third avenue, the sub feet of this weeks lesson will be Life" Services at Il a, m. Sunday School at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

Mir. and Mrs. L.. p. Wilcoxan of Nun cie, Ind. are the guests of MT. and Mrs. M. M. Richey. MT. Wilcoxon is a brother of Mrs. Richey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

If you ever bought a shirt at this store you will readily grasp the full force of this offer. Our $1.25 shirts are as far in advance of any one else's s1.25 shirts as it is possible to imagine two shirts of one price. These shirts are negligees in the very best patterns; cuffs at -Oa tached or detached. Ut
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

The Rev. II. D. Mooney will occupy the pulpit at both services at the Second Pres byterian church tomorrow He will take for the subject of his morning sermon at Il o'clock, ",rhe Law of Decay"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

Sunday masses at St. Pauls church will be at 2 9:30 and 1O:3o o'clock. and at the Church of Our Lady of Sorrows at 8 and 10 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

The Rev. pr. Walter S. Brown will oc- cupy the pulpit at both services at the Fountain Heights Baptist church tomor-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

The usual services will be held at the First Presbyterian church tomorrow, the Rev. J. W. Stagg occupying his pulpit at both services.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

The usual services will be held at the Church of the Advent tomorrow fol- lows: Early prayer at 7;S0 a. m; morning prayer and sermon at Il a. m; and even ing prayer at 7;3o D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

The Rev. Dr. J. O. Hanes will preach at both services at Wesley chapel, on the the North Highlands tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30

At the North Highlands Baptist taber- nacle tomorrow the Rev. Dr. James D. Ray will occupy the pulpit at both ser vices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-30
K. & G..

No matter what your other needs may be, we want you to know that this special sale places that article at your disposal in the very best style, grade, finish, at the very lowest possible price.