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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24
DUNCAN REAPPEARS
 IN CHATTANOOGA
AFTER MONTHS OF WANDERING FORMER STANTON HOUSE CLERK COMES HoME-sPENT SOME TIME IN BIRMINGHAM.

Chattanooga, November 23.-(Special)-4 After spending about three months in the woods, subsisting on wild nuts and city, John w. Duncan, the former ohief clerk of the Stanton house, who might well be termed a modern prodigal son, returned to his fathers home near La- fayette, Ga-. this morning.
 Almost like tramp, clothed In rags and dirty, the man appeared from the woods where he had been lying out for several days, and knocked at the door of Allison Blalock, a former friend, in Alton Park yesterday afternoon. He talked inteIli- gently to MT. Blalock and asked him to go at once and bring J. A Bean, the postmaster at Alton Park, and of course Mt. Bean responded immediately, going to the house of MT. Blalock, where he met his friend again.
 T am in a little trouble" he said. 1T want you to help me out The robbers have been after me long time and they have got all my money" he continued in most pitiable manner. MT. Bean. of course, told him that he would help him all he could, and late last night he told the hotel clerk wanderer that everything was all right. His father was waiting for him and had lots of money for him. and wanted to see him very much. On his arrival yesterday Duncan did not say very much excepting that 1t seemed that he was in deep trouble. He told. how ever, that since he had been a wanderer from home he had lived four days in the woods with nothing to eat but chestnuts and apples which he gathered from the forest He said he had hoboed all over the south and would have gone to South America but they would not let him get on the vessel when 1t left the wharf at savannah. He had been in Birming. ham, Atlanta, Macon and other cities. and in fact in nearly every state in tho south. During October he spent some time in cotton fields near Birmingham.
 He said he walked all the way from Savannah excepting few miles to this city. It is believed that his money gaye out long ago, and since then he has been tramping his way over the south. <
 Duncan left the Stanton house one day early in September. He declared at the time that he was afraid something would happen to him. and suddenly disappeared. The alarm was raised, his father was noti, fled and search was instituted .at missing clerk. The father, who is a prom. inent citizen residing six miles from La- fayette and justice of the peace ad- vertised extensively in the daily papers but never heard anything of his son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24
OFFICERS NAMED BY
 COLLEGIATE ALUMNAE
Financial Condition of the Association Is Excellent, According to the
 Treasurer's Report.

Atlanta, November 23.-The following well known women were nominated as of ficers of the National Association of Coll legiate Alumnae at the meeting here to- day:
 Mrs Eva Perry Moore, St. Louis, pres- ident; Miss Florence M Cushing, Boston, first vice president: Mrs. May S. Cheney, Berkeley, Cal. second vice president. . Miss Elizabeth B. Cutting. Brooklyn, third vice president; Mrs. Madeline Wallfn Sikes, Chicago, fourth vice president; Mrs. Kate A. Futile, Charlottesville, Va, fifth vice president; Mrs. Nellie Cochran Woods, Lincoln, Neb. sixth vice presi- dent; Mrs. Van Wrinkle. Silverton. Colo. treasurer; Mss s. P. Breckinridge. Chi- cago, general secretary.
 There will be no opposition to the names presented by the nominating committee. The formal election will take place to. morrow or Saturday.
 The report of Secretary Treasurer Clarke showed the association to be in aL most fiourishing condition. The mem bershIp roll showed a gain of "A alumnae during the past year. The re- CciDIS OI tn0 d>SocidtAoit SnOWtu q COIl- siderable gain. the total amount being s297s, with surplus of $472S. 38 in the treasury
 Dr. Lillian Johnson, president of Vest ern college. addressed the convention on "The Relation of the College and the Community to Public Schools" Dr. John son said the problem which confronted the south was the true solution of edu- cational problems.
 "co-operation in education methods be- tween college and club women," was dis cussed by Miss Talbott of Chicago uni versity.
 Miss Abby Leach of vassar college, Miss Anna A. Cutler of Smith college, and Miss Caroline Hazard, president of Well lesley college, Miss M. Carey Thomas. president of Bryn Mawr; Miss Agnes IT, win of Radcliffe college and Miss Laura D. Gill of Barnard college. took part in an informal discussion at the afternoon ses- sion of the convention
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24
Eleanor Robson.

When Miss Eleanor Robson was playing Merely Mary Ann" at the Duke of York's theatre In London. the same play In which she Is to appear at the Jeffer- son tomorrow matinee and night, Sir Ed ward Russell, the noted war correspon- dent of England, made a special trip from Liverpool to see her and wrote q two column article for his paper of enthusi- astc praise of her performance. Among other things he said: Without Miss Rob- son Merely Mary Ann might conceivably have failed. Supposing this to be so. to what are we to attribute her striking success? To a quality identified with Jef- ferson; scarcely seen and never seen in anything like perfection in any other player until now. Miss Eleanor Robson Is the first female Jefferson"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24
JOINT FIELD DAY.
Schools at BlountsvilIe and at Albert
 vile Meet Thanksgiving Day.

Alhertville, November 23.-tSpecial) J. The Ninth District Agricultural school of Blountsville and the Seventh District Agricultural school of this place will on Thanksgiving day have joint field day contest here and on Thanksgiving night the two schools will have joint debate in the chapel of the Seventh district school here As the best athletes and speakers have been chosen from both school much interest is being manifested in the two contests.
 On the night of November 29 an old fiddler's convention will be held in tho chapel of the agricultural schol here for the benefit of the athletic fund Fiddlers from all over the district will participate and the affair promises to be very en- joyable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24
Al. H. Wilson.

''The German Glpsy'' was presented by Al H. Wilson and his company at the Jefferson theatre yesterday afternoon and last night to well filled houses. The audi ence last night was the largest evening crowd that has greeted MT. Wilson in Birmingham for long time. The perfor- nance was cordially received. MT. Will son was in good voice and his songs were greatly enjoyed.
 "The German Gipsy" is queer, ramb- ling. rather disconnected comedy, that Is bright in spots, at times delightful and at other times favored with touch of cheap melodrama. MT. Wilson plays the part of a wanderer who has been adopted into the family of a country gentleman and has given up his gpsy life. His loveAfo Rose Is endangered by the appearance of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24
"The Shepherd King"

The performances of '"rhe Shepherd
 King" at the Jefferson theatre Thanks giving day and Friday and Saturday with two matinees, will be the only ones in which Mir Wright Lorimer will appear as David in this city. The present sea son will be MT, Lorimers last in 'The Shepherd King" except for an engage ment in New York at the beginning or the season of l906-7. Following that en- gagement in New York city MT. Lorimer will make his first appearance as the prophet Daniel, in new play which is fast nearing completion and upon which MT. I.orimer and Lewis R. Pendleton of the Philadelphia Record are collaborat- ing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24
PLAN TO EXTEND
 ROAD IN ALABAMA
Governor Stokes of New Jersey and Party of Capitalists Look Over
 the Property.

Atlanta. November 23.-(Special )-Gov- ernor Edward c. Stokes of New Jersey and a party of sixteen New Jersey capi- talists reached Atlanta this afternoon and visited Governor Terrell at the capitol.
 They go from here tonight to Talla- poosa. Ga. where they will investigate the Vanderbilt Timber. Mining and South western railroad, running from Talla- poosa to Hopewell. Ala. and which 1t is proposed to extend through to Mont gomery. President George O. Vanderbilt and other officers of this road are with the party. It is expected members of the party will supply the capital for mak- ing the proposed extension
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24
Sullivan Does Most Fighting.

Baltimore. November 23.-kld Suili, van of Washington and Abe Attell or San Francisco met in fifteen-round match before the Eureka Athletic caiD tonight. It was whispered at the ring side that before the meeting Attell had
 insisted upon it's being called a draw II both men were on their feet at the close of the fifteenth round, and ms one object seemed to be to prolong the fight to that point. He succeeded and Referee OHara held up the hands ot both men. Sullivan did about all the fighting and inflicted a good deal or punishment, but was unable to land a knockout blow on his agile opponent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24
At the 6ijou.

Busy lzzys Vacation is doing an im- mense business at the Bijou theatre this week. George Sidney and his entertainers are playing to packed houses every night The crowd last night filled the theatre to the doors. The costumes and the girls of ''Busy Izzy's Vacation. not to mem ton the comedians and the music, make Il snow worth seeing. The usual perform ance will be given tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24
Bulgaria Threatens to Act.

London. November A.-The correspond ent of the Daily Chronicle at Vienna says that the Bulgarian government has noti- fled one of the signatory powers of its determination to march through it's terri tory into Macedonia If the powers fail to carry out measures for Macedonian re- forms
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24
Mobile Newspaper Man Dies.

Mobile, November 23.--Joseph J. Weath- erly. associate editor of the Mobile Reg ister. died here tonight of heart trouble after eight weeks illness He was for merly connected with the Jackson and Memphis, Tenn.. papers and was native of Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24
Walker Whitesi de.

We Are King the comedy which Walker Whiteside will present at the Jef- ferson theatre next Monday, is said to be a delightful play, and will be staged in a handsome manner. MT. Whiteside has many friends in Birmingham, who will welcome him in I've Are King"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24
CITY ITEMS

Pastors HeIpers.-The Pastors Helpers of the West End Baptist church will entertain at an oyster sup per Tuesday night, November 28, at the residence of MT. and Mrs. R. l.. Copper, on Berry street, Cleveland sta tion, West End.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24

Carried to Macon.-Detective Jen- kins of Macon, Ga, arrived yesterday morning and returned in the afternoon at o'clock, having in custody E. M. Novel;, wanted in that city on a charge of larceny after trust. The accused ia charged with being short $400 in his accounts as far as the investigation has shown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE JEFFERSON.

Saturday afternoon and night Eleanor Robson in Merely Mary Ann"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24
Short News Notes.
Killing a Mystery.

The killing of Grover Brown near the circus grounds last night is yet a mystery to the police. Two negro women who came here from Tuscaloosa to the street fair, are held by order of the coroner. It is thought that they know something of the crime if they are not guilty.
 Brown was shot in the top of the head. the bullet ranging down into his body, making 1t impossible that the shot could have come from far away.
 The police theory is that Humphries was taken down to the place of the kill ing to be robbed. and that Brown was killed by one of the women while trying to put an end 10 the old fellow, who wa s thought to have had money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24

Tom Thumb Weddng.-The ladies of the West End Baptist church will give an entertainment at the church tonight in which '"Tom Thumb" we'd ding will be presented and musical programme carried out. Mir Dahm-Pe- 'tersen will have charge of the music The bride is years old and the bride. groom is years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24
AT THE BlJoU.

Remainder of the week, with matinee Saturday-eBusy Izzy's Vacation"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24
GUARANTEED CURE FOR pllEs

Itching, Blind. Bleeding. Protrridina Piles. Druggists are authorized t, re- fund money if Pazo Ointment falls to cure in to 1A days. 50c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-24

Witnesses Return.-Warden John P Mccoy, Inside Jailer James Pinson and Deputy Sheriffs O. J. Evans and J. N Curl, with former Deputy Sheriffs George Courson and w. S. Cole, re- turned last night from Gadsden, where they were witnesses in the trials of Jack Hunter and Vance Garner, ne- groes, charged with the murder of and criminal assault on Mrs. Smith. Hun ter and Garner have been convicted of the charges against them. and the death sentence passed. Will Johnson, the last of the trio, is at present on trial
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21
No. 2. yesterday noon, for Fairfield,

No. ,, yesterday noon. for Fairfield,
where they will make a brief visit.
Harold 5. Hichborn, Howdon. %.
left on train No. "a, yesterday forenoon,
for Brunswick, where he will remain
for the opening of the college year,
Sept 2S.
Mrs. Olive l.. Hanson and Miss Alice
NJ. Hanson of Springfield, Mass, who
have been in the city as the guests at
the home of Brig. Gen. Davis, returned
to Springfield on train No. ca yester-
Gay morning.
Col. Levi NJ. Poor will leave, today.
for New brunswick. where he will visit
friends whom he has hot seen since the
war. Col. Poor will - joined en- route
by friend from North Hancock, VIII
will take the trip with him. Mr. Poor
says he is going over primarily to pry
up the sun.
MIR and Mrs. ]. 5. Batter of Lewis
ton. are passing a Few Gays of their
wedding tour in the city. and are
guests at the Cony House, while en-
route from Bar Harbor to their home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21

Fred NJ. Thibdeau arrived, Tuesday,
from Chicago, H.. and is the guest of
Maud Whitman of Western avenue.
Charles Jenkins. accompanied by his
mother and sister. left, yeste rday aft ar-
noon. for II visit with relatives in Bos-
ton.
Irving Russell and Miss Bessie Per-
ny of Maiden. Mass. are the guests of
Miss Ira Chadbourne. on South Chest
nut street.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. F.. P;rlman are en-
joying ten days "trip. during which
they will visit WateYviiic, Rangeley.
and Boston.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T.. Packard left. yes
terday. for an automobile trip to
AroostoOk county. They expect to be
absent about 10 days.
Mrs. Lillian Lowell las returned to
her position in the Vickary & Hill Pub
fishing house. after a vacation OF u
month passed at Wistasset
The Misses Ethel Beane and Ella
Snowdeal, were passengers on train
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21
PERSONAL MENTION

F. n. r. Dove OF Palermo was il,
the city. yesterday.
Mrs. Chas. Noble returned. Tuesday
evening. from Old Orchard.
Earl Bither left. yesterday afternoon.
for n short visit To Wa;erville.
Herbert l.. Hanson of Concord. y.
~. Is visiting his mother AT No. 30 Oak
street
Frank Pierce Of Windsor. Il. Of NJ
'0I. Was in the city. yesterday, EN- route
for Orono.
Miss Elizabeth Allen of Bangor. is
tie guest of her brothers. w. III. Allen
on the Hospital road
Archie Il. Cony. formerly OF this city.
but now of Boston. is visiting his
former home In this city,
Mrs. F.. Jones of No. 80 Oak street.
arrived home after a mcnths visit to
Boston and Concord, n. II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edison Locke were
among the people who visited Water
willie and vicinity. yesterday.
Howard l.. Perkins, L. % NJ. 'OS. left
on train No. l, yesterday morning. for
college, which will open. today.
Miss Ethel Kean and Miss Edna
Haskell have returned from a brief Wis
II on the shores of Togus lake
Mrs. +. c. Hende, and Walter
Hendee left. yesterday afternoon. for n
visit with relatives in WGttrville
Mrs. Abbey Davis has returned tn
her home I'm Sidney. after a two weeks
visit with her son, Chas. II. Davis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21

The last few days has seen Il larg"
influx of travelling mel into the city.
who come TO drum up the annual fall
trade. These men bring 4 large num-
Der of trunks, the mast or which are o:
~" small size. AMI III" YORK inca MS
many a lift for the ba@sasa men at ihe
station. The number I'll Il they bring
also, is almost a revelation in some in
stances. One man who was in the city
yesterday. is said to hay" had no less
than /, trunks with MIN and there are
often men along with nearly as many.
Still, the amount of work It; the station
Is not as great as during the summer
SEASON. when the great rush Of tn"
summer people is on. ana the baggage
men had much rather re- things rs
they are at present than AZ they were
a week or 10 days ago.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21

What might have been n serious ac-
cident to an unknown man was mar
lowly averted at the Rines hill cross
ing. last evening, when the engine Of
train No. was backing up from be-
low the crossing with the extra mail
cars that are taken on at this station
The man was walking up the street
apparently oblivious Of the fact that
the engine was backing up the cars.
and was in the act Of stepping directly
in front of the car that was approach
ing in the darkness. and would prob
ably have been run over had not Gate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21

Another game in the autumnal series
Of baseball was played. yesterday af-
ternoOn. between teams from the VIII
iiams and Smith Grammar schools. ON
the Pcttingill's corner grounds. VIII
iiams was 4 victor, with a score Of :
to 3. i'm spite of the alleged lurid de-
cisions of the the other fellers' um-
tire" The williams battery was
smith and Mariner. pitchers. and II
Choatc catcher; the Smith battery
Michaud and Ellis. Catcher Smith, OF
The williams team, got a foul tip in
one eye, in the fourth inning. which
closed the eye and put him out of the
game.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21
A Correction.
Editors kcnn"bec Journal:

EuitciS krnn"bec Journal:
IN reading the personals of Sept. 10Th
from so. Nassalboro. notice one re :
safdlns Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Tobay.
would beg leave % say that the cor
respondent must have been misin
iortli,u as the party referred to did not
pr@ak camp AMI walk kcme in the
night. as one would suppose upon read
ing the item. but discontinued camn
ne and arrived home in the afternoon
MELVIN TOBEY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21

Major Chas. j. House OF this city,
who Is the secretary Of the LIST Maine
Heavy Artillery Regimental Associ-
alton, has received notice Of the
death OF one Of the mcnhers of the as
ISOLATION, Geo. F.. card. which occurred
at his home, In the town Of Brooks.
Sept. Is. Comrade Brooks was mem
her OF Co. NJ. and wa3 The Oldest mem
ber Of the association, his age at the
time Of his death being IS years, ~
months and Is days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21

Many of the members of the Angus
IA SOCIAL and Athletic Association have
become enthusiastic over the game Of
football and Tuesday evening, a meet
ing was held. in the club rooms. to con-
siuef the prospects for a team. AT
the meeting il was practically decided
70 pun team into the field and com
,nittee consisting of Messrs. Corbet.
'ussack and Towle were appointed to
look up material and report at a special
meeting, Friday evening. The outlook
lor last team is very promising as
mere are many old college football,
players located in the city. and enthu-
siasm IS now at the concert pitch.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21

One of the pleasant eTentS Of the
closing days of the season. at Cobbos-
seecontee, was the entertainment given
by Mrs. NJ. w. Wiswril, Tuesday. 70
the members Of tn Viclery club. II, her
cottage at Pine bluff. The party num-
bered 16, the ladies going cut on the 10
o'clock car. Dinner was served az
noon. and the afternoon was most
pleasantly passed At cards. the prize
being won by Mrs. Treby johnson.
Tho party returned to Augusta on he
5 o'clock car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21

Despite the bad weather of yest"r
day. Il good number Of tickets We're
sold from Augusta 20 WatcIville during
the day. about ~ OF the pasteboarc :
being disposed OF. TIL fact that IN"
grocery stores We're ciosci during the
day made 1t I'cssib!" for the local deal
ers TO attend. and the :!cHter part OF
them improved the OBJ ortunlty. Ii was
very unfortunate that the weather was
so Indictment, as IT IL probable thal
there would have been 200 or 300 ticke: !
sold IL the weather mad been fine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21

Two rehearsals of The First Cru
SADIE" will be held at the Opera House.
next week, the exact nights TO be an
Iounced later. All the principals from
Lewiston and Portland viii be present
and every preparation will be made TO
make the production Of this wonderful
piece, Monday evening, Oct. 2, the
equal in both ito spectacular ana mu-
steal features as il was in June. A
special train will take the whole com
pany 10 Waterville the following eve
ming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21

The following officers were elected:
President. Miss Blanche Cobb; vice
president. Flora Pierce; secretary.
Alice Smart; treasurer Edna Pierce;
executive committee. Frances Hum
l,hery and Ralph Ingraham; yard COM
mttee owen Ingraham and Charlie
Pullen and librarian, Flora Pierce.
Tho league has now IL regular mem
bers, two sub honorary members and
Two honorary me mberS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21

The Ladies Circle of the First Zap
list church held its annual meeting ana
election Of officers at the nome or MISS
Annie CLARK. Tus sday afternoon. me
following officers were Gle cted: Fftsi-
dent, Mrs. Maurice Arnold: vice IieSi-
dent, Mrs. ID. r. Neal; secretary ana
treasurer, Mis-. Frank Wellman. re
freshncnts were served BY the hostess.
end A social hour enjoyed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21
Got Off Chean

lie may well think, he has got off
cheap' who after having contracted
consultation or indigestion, is still able
10 perfectly restore his health. Moth
Ing VIII do this but Dr. Kings New
Liie Fills. A quick, pleasant, and GER
tam cure for hea1acne. constipation.
etc. 25c at Bowditch & Webster Co q,
Augusta: Simpson Drug Co, Of Water
vile drug stores; guaranteed,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21
Titcomb School LEAGUE.

The first meeting for the fern, 90 ,ho
Iitcomb School In provement roaamo
VIZ 'irlu al the Bolton Hill school
rrh'2y. Sept. Is. The following
i nta We're received into the league:
Z h,a'Tlr COBB. Doris Pullen, Grace Pull
lth' Willie Pullen and Charlie pull,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21

The LIST Regiment. L. R.. X. Of p,
will hold it's annual FIELD day at Al
burn. Thursday, Oct. .. The program
will include an excursion 10 Lake Au-
burn. where dinner will he served and
the sports Of the day enjoyed. and
parade on the return 10 the city. 10 be
followed by grand ball in the eve
ming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-09-21

One Of Augustus successful hunters.
yesterday. was Ralph Kittridge. the
1s-ycar-old son of Johl Kittridge. who
bagsed handsome large partridge
about two miles OUT OF the city on the
Winthrop road.