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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Wheeler,s Love Romance.

From the New York Tribune.
 The death of Gen. Zoe" Wheeler has recalled to the minds of number of New Orleans people the romantic story of his courtship in Alabama.
 It was in the early years of the war. General Wheeler had been marrying the federal troops near Chattanooga, and had managed to cut off their supplies. During a part of his campaign he made his home on the Jones estate in north ern Alabama. There he met Mrs. Ella Snerrod, the daughter of Colonel Jones, a well-known steamboat man of ante bellum days. Colonel Jones was away at the war. Mrs. Sherrod's. husband had died, and she was left alone on the plantation with her crippled son and an invalid mother. General Wheeler fell deeply in love, and often slipped away from his command to spend a few hours with Mrs. Sherrod, although the trips were made at the risk of his life.
 Finally the federal troops burned every building that was on the planta- tion, and Mrs. Sherrod carried her mother from the burning house at mid night. General Wheeler drove the fed eral troops completely out of the neigh borhood. At the close of the war Mrs. Sherred consented to become Mrs. Wheeler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Scared the Tenderfoot.

From the Enid co. T.) Events.
 Manatt was over at Claremont re- cently and upon returning the train stopped at a small station, where a married couple got off. No sooner had the train slowed up than the charivari party began cannonade of pistols, guns, etc. Two customers who were down there prospecting were travelling in the same car with Manatt. They had undoubtedly heard much of the Wild West and had expected any time to witness a massacre, train robbery, murder or something. So when the shooting commenced, not knowing that it was charivari party, but believing that some wild-eyed band of outlaws were holding up the train, they got down on their hands and knees be- tween the seats, their faces wearing one of the most mortified looks imagin- able. And as the fusilade continued one of them crawled down the aisle to the coal bunker and tried to efface himself amid the coal.
 Manatt says it was the rarest scene of pure, unalloyed terror he ever saw. After the train started up and no blood-thirsty robbers had robbed and slain the passengers the two eastern CTS got up, one from between the seats and the other from the coal bunker, and, after brushing off their clothes, shamefacedly took their seats again. And all the rest of the trip they looked as though they wanted some one to hit them with a brick.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
TRAVIS IS STAR.
Makes Fine Record on Florida Links
 In Spite of Handicap.

Palm Beach, Fla, February 16.-The mixed amateur and professional tourna- ment for the championship of Florida was played on the links here today. The play was made especially interesting by the fact that a number of the best pro- fessionals from Great Britain and this country competed, as did Walter J. Trav- is and other amateurs of note A large gallery followed the play of Mir Travis. In the morning round be broke the anna teur record on the links here, held by himself, with score of eighteen holes of 65. He also won the first prize In the tournament ais he made the second round in 69.
 A. H. Fenn, the professional here, broke the professional record for the links with a score of 64 ano made the second round In 73
 F'enn and Andrew Kirkaldy, the Scotch champion who made the two rounds in S and 69, divided second money and Alex ander Herde and Rowland Jones. English professionals of note, divided third money, each making the two rounds in 6s and T.
 In the afternoon play when Travis was about to drive, a photographer inter- rupted with the result that Travis topped his ball and took seven for hole that should have been made in four Even with this handicap his total score was three better than those of any of his competitors.
 He played like a machine winning much applause by his fine drives and clever puts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
CHARGES AGAINST CHIEF.
Allegation Is Made That St. Louis Off
 olals Lacked Executive Ability.

St Louis. February 16.-Formal charges were filed against Chief of Police Mathew Kiely at tonight's meeting of the board of police commissioners. The board recent ly requested Kiely's resignation, which was refused and Chief Kiely demanded trial
 The charges embrace the recent inves- tigation of the police department, alleg- ing that Kiely's administration showed lack of executive ability and that disor- derly saloons and houses were maintained under police protection if not with Kielys knowledge, at least under conditions which proper inqudy would have brought to his notice.
 It is also charged that Kiely ordered sergeant to make a false report in con neetion with the arrest and immediate release on Kiely's personal part of a man who assaulted voter at a recent demo- cratic primary. The trial is set for next Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
TEMPORARY QUARTERS.
Services Will Be Held In Annex of
 Burned Church.

The following announcement has been made:
 At the last Wednesday evening prayer mad business meeting it was voted unani- mously that the Southside Baptist church would immediately repair and improve the damaged annex to the church, which was destroyed by fire Sunday night. and use it for a temporary place for holding all meetings.
 All necessary arrangements and con veniences possible have been made. and notice is hereby given to all members of all departments of the church work, as we'll as friends and visitors, that all ser vices will be held in the annex at the same hours as were observed in the church previous to the fire. Sunday school at 9:30 preaching at Il a. m. and 7:3O D. m. every Sunday. prayer meeting at 7;30 every Wednesday evening, and all other meetings as heretofore. A wide pub licity of this announcement by all friends will be greatly appreciated.
 DIR. A c. DAVIDSON.
 Pastor.
 T. H. JOHNSON,
 Supt, S. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
HORACE TAYLOR RESIGNS.
Assistant Secretary of Treasury Is
 Succeeded By John H. Edwards.

Washington. February 16-Horace A. Taylor assistant secretary of the treas ury, today rendered to the President his resignation, to take effect June 30, 19O6 which was accepted. The President as- sured MT. Taylor that he fully appre- ciated the very efficient services" he had rendered since he became assistant sec tary at the beginning of President Me- Kinleys first term, and expressed regret at his leaving.
 Secretary Shaw accompanied MT. Tay- Tor to the White House and both joined in recommending the appointment of John H. Edwards of Ohio as MT. Taylor's sue cessor The President promptly accepted the suggestion, and announced that the appointment would be made. MT. Edwards for over two years has occupied the posi- tion of secretary to Secretary Shaw, and his promotion Is a recognition of his ser vice. Mr. Edw ards was born in South Charleston, Ohio. and Is 30 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Devotion Test of Wooers.

Presbyterian clergyman of this city, says the Philadelphia Record, with two popular daughters. has discovered a new way to end the visits of their beaux at a seemly hour-a plan which might appeal to lay families as we'll
 For a number of years 1t has been the custom of the good man to hold evening worship after supper, always concluding the prayers with short discourse. Things went very we'll until the daughters began to receive the attentions of young men, and begged off or stole away to make their evening toilets. Then the minister changed the devotional hour until 10 in the evening.
 This reform created the upheaval, but the father insisted, and at the stroke of 10 the visiting young men are now left two alternatives: Either to leave or join with the family in prayer, and 1t has proved a severe test of their devotion for the daughters when those not prayerfully inclined stick it out, sermon and all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Mcintyre and Heath.

Mcintyre and Heath, in Klaw X Erlan- gers production of George V. Hobart s musical vaudeville, "The Ham Tree" will be the attraction in this city at the Jef- ferson theatre next Thursday. This Is one of the funniest and most interesting shows now on the stage. It was first pre- sented at the New York theatre in New York last August where it made long run, and since then has been seen in Phil adelphia, Pittsburg and Chicago. In each of these cities the New York verdict was repeated. Mcintyre and Heath are un- doubtedly great impersonators of negro character. In this production they are surrounded by a company of over one hundred people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Vanderbilt Glee Club,

The Vanderbilt University Glee club will be at the Jefferson theatre next Monday night Last season they appeared here and became very popular. As an evidence that they succeeded in pleasing every where they went the following from a Memphis paper may be quoted:
 "The Vanderbilt University Glee club gave concert at the Lyceum theatre last night, and the affair was a complete sue cess despite the many counter attrac- tions. Even the cities discovered nothing to find fault with in the excel lent club.
 .''The solo and glee work of the club was excellent, the comedy stunts were really funny. and everything the Vanderbilt men attempted pleased.
 "A crowded house gave welcome to this clever band of singers and enjoyed to q very full extent the refreshing repertoire of college songs. There were some that were new and some that were old and all possessed the rollicking temper of the college song.
 There was a snap and variety in the concert that was refreshing"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Makes Race eambllno a Felony.

Albany, N. Y. February 16.-A bill to make gambling on races felony within race track enclosures was introduced in the assembly today. It is expected the same measure will be introduced In the Senate Monday A statement given out in connection with the bill says that un- der the law as 1t now stands the only legal action possible in connection with race betting is for the person who loses on a race course to sue the winner for that amount lost while the same act outside a race track enclosure is a felony, punish able by imprisonment and a fine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE JEFFERSON.
AT THE BlJoU.
"Humpty Dumpty."

Theatre-goers are beginning to realize that "Humpty Dumpty" Is an attraction that they cannot afford to miss and the crowds have been larger every night. Last night an audience that filled the Jefferson theatre enjoyed the pretty spectacle and laughed at the antics of the comedians. A matinee will be given this afternoon and 1t is expected that the capacity of the house will be taxed The concluding performance of the engagement will be given tonight 'Humpy Dumpty' is well worthy of the liberal patronage which is being extended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Hot Springs Ready for openlna.

Hot Springs, Ark February 1s-Every- thing is in readiness for the opening of the spring meeting of the Oaklawn Jockey club which occurs tomorrow, the feature of which is the oaklawn handicap at mile and one-sixteenth The track is light ming fast and with favorable weather, which will prevail from indications at present forecasted, record d-breaking at tendance is expected. Within the past week 400 horses have arrived and all the events for the opening day are well filled. The indications tonight are that the pool rooms will close during the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
John Drew.

As Jim De Lancey," In the comedy of the name, written by Augustus Thomas, John Drew has one of the finest roles he has ever had from the fact that every aspect of the part reflects sides of New York life with which he is familiar. There are abundant laughs in the play, many more than in any of the preceding Thomas comedies. It's performances in this city will be at the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday, The sale of seats will commence Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
DENVER MAN KILLED
 IN HIS OWN HOME
HoId-Up Man Walks In While the Family Is Playing Cards and
 Demands Money.

Denver. Col. February 16.-Morris Cap lin, who operates an auction business here was murdered in the dining room of his home tonight by a masked man who en- tered for the purpose of robbery. Caplin was engaged in a game of cards with his wife, daughter and friend. The hold-up walked in unannounced and lev cling two revolvers at Chaplin demanded his money.
 When Caplin had emptied his pockets and his wife had turned over all the money she had, the robber ordered Cap lin to give him the money he derived from today's business. Caplin reached under the table evidently for a stool to throw at the man, when the robber fired, the bullet striking CaDlln in the heart, killing him instantly, The robber then backed out of the house and escaped
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
"The RaJah of Bhong."

One of the particular features of the musical comedy. "The Rajah of Bhong." which will have it's first production at the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday, matinee and night, 1t is said. fl the clear cut work of w. II. Brown. one of the leading com edians of the organization. MT. Brown. while frequently leaning to the fareical, it is said, never descends to morse play but confines his laughter-produeing efforts to legitirate and refined methods and thus gains applause from the critics seat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
kina Oscar Will Take Rest.

Stockholm, February liking oscar will start February 21 for Cape Hartin' the winter resort, in Southern France. to which place his physician has ordered him for a couple of months stay. The court physician has issued a statement saving that in consequence of the strain im- posed by the state affairs of 1905 and the Kings advanced years. a sojourn in warmer climate is advisable. The King will pay short visit to the Emperor at Berlin while on his way to Cape Mar
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
stuyvesant Fish Resigns.

New York, February 1e-Stuyvesant Fish resigned today as a member of the committee which the trustees of the Mutual Life Insurance company appoint ed on october 25 to make an investiga ton of the company. He sent letter to every trustee of the company announcing the fact that he had resigned. but the let ter made no comment. MT Fish will not comment on the resignation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Armstrona Report Is compIeted.

New York, February 16-Senator w. w. Armstrong, chairman of the legislative life insurance investigation committee, an nounced today that the committee had finally agreed upon it's report; that the draft of the document has been com pleted and that copies are in course of preparation for the legislature to which the report will be presented early next uaalx
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Beavers Goes to PenItentiary.

Washington, February 16.-George w. Beavers, who on Tuesday last pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with to defraud the government in with the sale of time recording clocks to the postoffice department. was taken to the Moundsville, w. Va, peniten- tiary late this evening. Beavers is under sentence of imprisonment for term of two wears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Wanted to See Miss Roosevelt.

Washington. February 16.-Peter Carls- son, Swede. who said his age was Al years and his home in New York city, was taken into custody at the White House tonight on q charge of insanity and locked up. Carlson had been walking up and down the pavement and tried the gate at the east entrance of the White
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
CITYI ITEMS

ILL AT PASSENGER sTAT1oN.-Mrs. Lucin Cornish, wife of J H. Cor nish of Chicago. who has been repre- senting the Standard Varnish company of that town at the exhibit in connection with the Master Painters convention, was taken seriously i'll last night at the Union Passenger station. After receiving medi- cal attention Mrs. Cornish was carried on a train and left in company with her husband for New Orleans.
 BUILDING INSPECTOR BuSY.-After a perusal of the new city code Building Inspector Lind began a systematic tour of the city yesterday and will condemn all buiioings which in his opinion are unsafe. MT. Lind stated yesterday that he in- tended enforcing every section of the building laws in the strietest manner.
 AT AVONDALE.-At the Avondale Presbyterian church tomorrow the Rev. Dr. W. C. Woodbridge. the pastor, will preach at Il a. m and 7:sO D. m. The Christian Endeavor society will meet at 6:45 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17

in the parquet as well as the hand clap pings from the family circle and the "hi-yis" from occupants of the benches in the gallery.
 Seats are now on sale. bargain day matinee will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Details for Spring Meeting.

Lexington, February 1e.-At a confer association held in this city tonight, de- tails of the spring meeting at the Ken lucky Racing association track were dis eussed and partially completed. The meet Ing is assured as the Lexington citizens have guaranteed the fund required by the American Turf association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Duck shootlno Is Good.

Decatur, February 16.-(Special.) )-Duck shooting at the lakes across the river near this city is better than 1t has been for years, and as result the ~sportsmen are killing many mallards on these lakes. Quail shooting in this vicinity is also better than for years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Senator TiIlman LII.

Washington, February 16.-Senator Till- man of South Carolina who is i'll at his hotel in this city with a severe cold which threatens to develop into pneumonia, was reported to be quietly sleeping tonight. The senator returned to Washington this morning from Columbia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Breaks Worlds Shooting Record.

Grand Rapids. Mich, February 16.-W. A. Tewes of Jersey City. N. J., today shooting with a 22-calibre rife at 9 yards at the National Indoor Rifle league, now in progress here. MT Tewes' record Is 2ssl out of q possible 25oo points, which Is B points better than any record hereto fore made. By this remarksole shooting AIr. Tewes becomes the champion or the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17

House, when a police asked him what he wanted. He replied that he had come to Washington today and that he wanted to see Miss Alice Roosevelt, to whom he said he was engaged to be married. Carls- son was well dressed, carried a satchel and had considerable money
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
chevaIler Petloh's Body in Venice.

Venice, February 16-Mrs Mary Cullen Petich of New York has arrived here with the body of her husband, Chevalier Luigi Petich, who had been Italian minis ter to Mexico and Peru, and who died in New York on November 14, 1903 The body of Chevalier Petich will be inferred in the cemetery here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Mccall Seems to Be Gaining.

Lakewood, N. J., February 16.-Late to- night 1t was said MT. Mccall seemed to be gaining some strength. It is realized. however, that the present weak condi- ton of the patient will make 1t difficult for him to withstand further sinking Speilq
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Home for EpiIeptIcs.

Richmond, February 16.-The senate to- day passed the house bill providing Tor the establishment of home for epilep- tics. The hospital is to be located near Lynchburg It is understood the governor will approve the measure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
At the Bijou.

Lottie Williams will conclude her weeks engagement at the Bijou theatre with matinee this afternoon and performance) tonight. My Tomboy Girl has proved a pleasing and meritorious attraction at the Bijou Miss Williams is quite favor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Town Wlned Out Rv Fire.

Richmond, Va, February 16.-The town Of Preacher, Wise county, was almost entirely swept out of existence by fire today. Loss approximately $5OO0o, partly covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17

has been strong counter attraction. fair business has been done. Under any other conditions she would have drawn large audiences at every performance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Twenty Rounds to Draw.

Spokane, Wash, February 16.-Jack Keaf and Kid Parker fought twenty rounds to a draw here tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
Found Not Guilty.

Columbus. Ga. February 1e-(Special)- The jury in the c. o. Everett murder case today brought in verdict of not guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tab let's Druggists refund money If it fails to cure k. w. GROVES signature ia on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-17
SOMEBODY HoAxED.

T. H. JOHNSON,
 Supt. S. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25
SILVER COINAGE
 BILL IS REPORTED
WEIGHT AND FlNENESS IN THE PHILIPPINE PESO WILL BE CHANGED-LoDGE WILL CALL UP BILL TODAY.

Washington, May 4.-The Senate com- mittee on Philippines today decided to report favorably the bill prepared by the war department and introduced by Senator Lodge, relating to the silver coin age in the Philippines. Secretary Taft was before the committee and explained the necessity for the law Senator Lodge re- ported the bill to the Senate and gave notice that he would call it up tomor- row. He said the purpose of the bill is to authorize reduction in the weight and fineness of the silver in the Philippine peso. This change is made necessary, he said, by the rise in tho price of silver, which rendered the coin of greater value for the silver in it than as money. The rise he thought would continue to such an extent that it will drive the coin out of the islands unless Legislation Is se- cured.
 An amendment was adopted to the blll providing that in the recolning Of the Philippine peso the weight and fineness shall not be reduced below 7o0 parts pure silver to 900 parts alloy. The provision was eliminated which, permitted the treasurer of the Philippine Islands to receive at the treasury of the govern ment gold coin of the United States and issue certificates therefor in denomina- tions of not less than pesos nor more than 800 pesos. He is permitted how ever. to issue certificates upon deposit of standard silver pesos in sums of not less than 20 pesos. It is provided that gold coin held In reserve shall not at any time exceed 60 per cent of the total amount of certificates outstanding. In other partic- ulars the bill Is as prepared by the war department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25
NOTICE OF CONTEST.
County Judge Lindsey Will Hear Elec-
 ton Cases.

Denver. May 2.-Notice of contest of the returns of the recent city election was filed with County Judge Lindsey to- day by the attorneys representing W. II. II. Valley, defeated municipal ownership candidate for alderman.
 It was stated that the contest would ex- tend to certain franchises. which were declared carried by the elections commis- sion. Judge Lindsey issued an order di- recting the elections committee to permit the representatives of the league of hon est elections to copy names from the poll books. This followed a proceeding in the supreme court when Chief Justice Cab bert rendered an informal opinion that the poll books were public property and ac- cessible to all.
 It was announced autnorltativey that every legal course open to the municipal ownership party would be used to contest the vote on the successful franchises
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-25
lynchinu Is Feared.

Bloomfield, Ind, May 24.-Trenibling in his cell in the Green county jail, Robert Williams. the negro murderer of MT. Col llns. the Indianapolis Southern construc- the attack of a mob tonight. The pres ence of the sheriff and a half dozen deputies in the jail with a formidable array of revolvers and rifles, shows how serious the situation is Threats against the negro have become stronger. and trouble is expected at any time. The Terre Haute military company has been ordered to be in readiness for nasty trip to Bloomfield.