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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
TECHNICAL TRAINING.
Strong Words In Behalf of Auburn
 Should Be Encouraged.

To the Editor of The Age erald:
 ] see an effort is being made to establish a school of technology in> Birmingham. Would it not be better to devote all our energy and means to the better equip ment of the school already in existence at Auburn, than to divide our forces in an effort to create another?
 The financial support which Auburn re- ceives from the state is mere pttance. yet with her present facilities, her alum nj can be found filling responsible places with credit to themselves and their alma mater, in all parts of the United States and some foreign countries. Let us not attempt to lessen it's helpfulness to our boys by a division of patronage and money, but ask the legisla ttlre when 1t convenes for an appropriation commen- surate with tine good it has already ac- complished, and make of it school second to none in the country. It ap- pears to me this would he the part both of patriotism and wisdom.
 In my opinion we have enough colleges. but those we have and handicapped by scarcity of funds I trust that you will give the subject careful consideration before you lend your influence building of another school. The cost is small in comparison endless expense of maintenance.
 F.. P LA
 Bessemer, Ala, November 13, 19o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15

John Skeiton Williams of Richmond, former president of the Seaboard Air Line, and now president of the Augusta and Florida railroad and other lines form ing the Georgia and Florida railway sys- tenn, arrived in Birmingham yesterday at p. m., accompanied by number of prom inent capitalists. The party left Rich mond Monday. and stopped a day and night in Atlanta. They are travelling in a Pullman private car, and rolled into this city over the Seaboard MT. Williams guests on the trip are James B. Taylor of London, Georges Bethond of Switz- erland, Hennen Jennings of Washington, D. C., F. R. Pen1berton of New York, c. Morton Stewart of Baltimore. r. H. Wes- ton of South Carolina and Alfred B. Will Hams and C. T. Williams of Richmond.
 Shortly after their arrival, the visitors went to the Hotel Hillman for lunch, and at ? o'clock took a special trolley car for Ensley They were escorted to the Steel City by F. H. Croekard, vice president and general manager of the Tennessee Republic; Robert Jemison, president of the Birmingha Railway, Light and Power company; Erskine Ramsay and other cit izens. MT. Crockard took them through
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
The Majestic.

Everybody is said to be wise who goes to the Majestic and hears Ethel Robinson sing her own song hit, Pm Wise" The matinee girls are humming it. and the third loft critic is whistling it on the corners. No song, theatrically introduced in Birmingham this season has struck the popular fancy more fully, and while just wee, single person on a bill of twenty-six people. Miss Robinson is mak- ing herself shine out near the top
 The big acts, of course, are the seven- teen Pekin Zouazes and Powell the ma gician. By far the prettiest stage set ting of the Majestic this season is in- troduced by the Zouaves. The curtain rises on the boys in eamp--sleepng on their arms. The men on guard duty are vigllantly patrolng the line, while in the background. against the deep blue sky, electrically affected, Is silhouetted the outline of the wall at Pekin, sup posed to protect the American legation.
 A quintette furnishes two melodious se- lections in the dim purpe surroundings. and from this peaceful picture is sud . den change to a challenge and an attaclS of an approaching enemy in ambush. A Tightening change and the Zouaves are on dress parade going through maneuvers that thrill the audience.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
Dunn In "The Little Joker"

"'rhe Little Joker, musical melange, with the popular comedian, Arthur Dunn
 and a supporting company of thirty-fvc people, will be seen at the Jefferson thea tre this afternoon and tonight The piece was written expressly for MT. Dunn by Herbert Hall Winslow. It is said that he has secured play that is admirably suited to his talents and one which he asserts is the best comedy in which he has ever appeared. Among other things The Atlanta Journal said of the comedy
 Music and sparkling fun are mingled in happy proportions in The Little Jo- ker.' which opened at the Grand Tuesday evening in the first of three perform ances to be given here. With chorus of fresh looking girls, Arthur Dunn made a pleasing impression. The original wit of the lines was particularly adapted Mir
 Dunn, and he never failed to a laugh when he accomplished one of his jokes Mir Dunn was born funny and he has grown funner with the years
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
JOHN SHELTON WILLIAMS BRINGS CAPITALISTS TO
 LOOK AT THE DISTRICT

the steel works and the rail mill, and showed them the blast furnace plant. During the evening the visitors received many social attentions in Birmingham.
 Mir Williams and his party slept in their private car. Just before retiring last night the visitors spoke enthusiastically of what they had seen of Birmingham and Ensley. q have been coming to Birmingham off and on for many years, said John Skel- ton Williams, "and progress has always been remarked. But on this visit Bir- mingham seems bigger and more progress sive than ever. Birmingham and the Bir- mingham district are going forward by great strides
 This morning at 1O:SO o clock MT. Crock ard will accompany the -iting party to the Tennessee company ore mines and other points of interest in the district. They will return about o'cloch in the after noon and at 4:20 o'clock will proceed to Florida by the way of Montgomery.
 Among the notable men in the party Mir Taylor is one of the best known and most highly esteemed men in London s financial circles and MT. Bethond is a Swiss banker of high standing and repre- sents large associated capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
ALUMNI BANQUET
 COMMITTEE MEETS
MANY PROMINENT CITIZENS TO DELIVER HORSEPOWER FOR ONE HUNDRED GUEsTs-DE- TAILS PERFECTED.

At a meeting of the banquet committee of the Birmingham alumni chapter of the University of Alabama, held yesterday afternoon, details for the annual banquet, to take place Friday night at the Hillman, were perfected. The list of speakers IS long, and numbers some of the best known mel. in Alabama. B. B. Conner, Governor Jelks, Lieutenant Governor Cunningham and H. B. Gray will be in- vited to deliver toasts.
 The committee, of which President J. O. Smith is chairman, reported that as many as 100 guests would be entertained. The success of the affair is assured.
 The banquet is an annual affair, and Is always held on the evening previous to the annual football game between the teams of the University of Alabama ana Auburn. Paul Savage, l. D. Hobbs and Hill Ferguson are MT. Smiths co-workers on the committee. Immediately before the banquet. new officers of the alumni chap ter will be elected. It is understood that President Smith will be chosen for anolh- CT term without opposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
l.. Roqan's Funeral.

Funeral services over the remains of the late Lafayette Rogan were conduct ed yesterday morning from the residence of the family, 1920 Avenue l. The inter ment was at Elmwood cemetery.
 Many friends and relatives of the de- ceased attended the last sad rites, and many beautiful floral offerings attested in part the esteem in which the deceased was held. The services were conducted by the Rev, J. A. Duncan assisted by the Rev. J. c. Morris.
 The following gentie e.nen were the pail bearers: w. R. Mabry, James Van Hoose, T. H. Motion, William Hood, John c. Bradley, w. B. Leedy, W. s. Brown and J. D. Moore. The following were the honorary pallbearers: John C, Henley, A. E. Vanaergrift, W. V. M. Robertson. R.. H. Pearson, Ross C.. Smith, John H. Cartwright, I. l.. F'raleigh, Frank F.. 'O'Brien, H. c. Miller, Thomas c. Me- Donald, James l., Davidson, Samuel Ln- man and J. B. Simpson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
5. 4, |, OFFICIALS
 PAY SHORT VISIT President Walter, General Su- perintendent Hix and Directors HAD NOTHING TO SAY Two Hundred Ticket Agents In City. A. G. S. Passenger Changes.
 Friscos Special Train.
 Personal and General.
HAD NOTHING TO SAY

President Walter and General superin- tcrdent Hix of the Seaboard Air Line railroad. accompanied by Directors Van derberg, Shepherd and Scott, arrived in Birmingham yesterday afternoon In special train and left last night over the Louisville and Nashville for Montgomery The party is travelling in the private cars of the president and the general superin- tendent.
 IL was given out that the officials were simply on a tour of inspection. Several hours were spent on the Bessemer and Fnsley division of the Seaboard, the of- ficials returning to their cars about o'clock. From Montgomery they will pro- ceed over the Georgia and Alabama d. vision of the Seaboard to Savannah, and from that place they will return east.
 An Age Herald representative saw President Walter and Superintendent hlx just before they left for Montgomery Beth were extremely reticent, stating nc sitiyely that they were simply on an inspection tour and had nothing to give out.
 The train bearing the cars of the Sea- board officials followed into Birmingham the private ear of John Skelton Williams, former president of that road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
Canadian Ticket Agents.

Returning from their convention In Mo- bile the POO members of the Canadian Ticket Agents association were enter tained yesterday morning at breakfast by the Alabama Great Southern railroad They arrived in Birmingham in a special train of eight coaches. Had their tram been on time they would have reached Birmingham at 7:30 yesterday morning and they would have been met at the union station by a delegation from the Commercial club. As it was the special was about three hours late. What time was left to them here was. to all ap- pearances, spent pleasantly. They roamed about the city, taking the keenest in- they could be seen in charge of mem- bers of the Commercial club, taking in the sights of the town.
 Somehow it was easy at first glance. to tell the Canadians. They gave themselves dead away. In the first place, nearly all of them wore travelling caps. Their cheeks had the rare Canadian bloom and they scrutinized things with the air of foreigners But by those who met them IL WdS Sdlu tncy Wtit " 6Siiti ics not so very different from us after all- one round always called for another one in the true southern style. Thus, as was remarked, human nature is human nature, in Canada or Alabama.
 One of the leading spirits among the Canadians, J. J. McConnif, city passen- ger and ticket agent of the lntercoloniai Railway of Canada at Montreal, was greatly impressed with the southland. and particularly with Birmingham. He said: q have heard of this wonderful city The truth is 1 have heard so much about 1t that I was prepared to believe that rumors were more the product of fancy than of fact. This was my preeon- ceived idea, Imagine how utterly aston ished l was to find that the half had not been told
 "Birmingham has opened our eyes. I cannot express our surprise at seeing it. To all appearances 1t is city Of 2O0.- 900 popula tion The stir and the hustle of the streets makes one think of Chicago and not of town in the south which we have always been taught to believe stood for all that was inert and easy going. Birmingham seems alive with energy and ambition and animated with the spirit of hustle and prosperity.
 Our visit will remain an indelible im- presson. Your people are charming and your town is a wonder From what I have seen and know of its resources, cannot think of any contingency that can keep Birmingham at some future day from being one of the greatest cities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
Freeman Leaves.

The resignation of A. B. Freeman as travelling passenger agent of the Alabama Great Southern railroad, with local head quarters was effective yesterday after neon. S. G. Van Ostrand, promoted from the position of city passenger agent In Birmingham to that of travelling passen- ger agent in Knoxville. left the first ot the week fer his new assignment
 Hugh Latimer, who succeeds MT. tree- man. has already arrived in the city and will assume charge of his new duties this morning. The successor of MT. Van os- trand, o. H. Chandler, has also arrived.
 MT. Freeman, who has been long ih Birmingham, left last night for Atlanta. He passes through Birmingham tomof- row, en route to his new home, New or leans. The Alabama Great Southern parts with him with many regrets. He was Judged a most efficient passenger agent, and he numbers his friends in Birming- ham by the scores. MT. Latimer, his sue cessor, was formerly city passenger agene in Birmingham, and is most pleasantly remembered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15

Col. T. G. Bush. president of the Ala bama Consolidated Coal and Iron com pany. will retire shortly from that con cern, in order to take much needed rest. The annual meeting of stockholders will be held the latter part of this month, and the board of directors will meet soon afterward to elect officers. Who will suc- ceed Colonel Bush in the presidency has not been determined, or at least has not been announced. Rumor has it that one of the Baltimore stockholders will be elected. It is understood that Morris Bush. son of Colonel Bush. and at pres ent general superintendent of the com pany's blast furnaces, will be appointed general manager. and will have full charge of operations. He is under thirty years of age but is well educated tech nically, and has had practical experi- ence of several years in mining and iron making. It is said that Colonel Bush will retire just so soon as he can clear up his desk, which will be about the middle of December
 When asked yesterday about the rumor that he would sever his official connec- ton with the company, Colonel Bush said:
 sYes. it is true that I intend to retire from the presidency and management of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company. have been in the iron busi- ness sixteen years. As I look over that period I realize that I have not had an uninterrupted vacation during the entire time. l have heen more particularly con fined to pressing business during the last seven years, which covers the period of tbs existence of the Alabama Consoli- dated.
 "In joining in the organization or this
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate clerks office yesterday as fol- lows:
 E. Wilkes to Miss Maggie Paris. D. A. Kemps of .Cordova to Miss Armln- da Payne.
 Maxwell R. Berry to Miss Elizabeth D.. Johnston.
 Walter Harper of Birmingham to MISS Ina Lee Grady
 James P. Spears of Avondale to Miss Florence Aleen Spencer.
 Perry Paskal Parham of Bessemer to Miss Lillie Moore.
 Gideon wynne of Birmingham to Miss BIanch Stephens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
 BUSH TO RETIRE FROM
 THE PRESIDENCY OF THE
 ALABAMA CONSOLIDATED

company, and undertaking to bring into a cohesive unit, the scattered properties or plants of the company, I found it a more difficult task that l anticipated, but with the faithful and hearty coop eration of the employees of the company have had a measure of success in my un- dertaking. For instance, the first year s operations of the company shows that we made 67,00O tons of iron. which was the capacity of it's plants at that time for iron making, and had an output of 72.- 600 tons of coke, and an output of 2O6,eoO tons of coal. At this time we have fur naces with capacity of 100000 tons or iron per annum the fourth furnace to be completed by the first of January coal mines with a capacity of s0O,0O0 tons and 915 coke ovens with a capacity of more than 5000 tons per annum. The ore mines and limestone quarry of the com pany have been developed to such an ex- tent that practically for a long time It has been a seled of ore and limestone, as well as coal and coke.
 "The company during this time has not only developed it's properties as indicated. but has acquired other valuable properties and I think it safe to say that rs proper ties, as whole, are more valuable, com- pared with it's capitalization, than any other similar properties in the south. It is gratifying to me to know that all those who first invested in the secuii- ties of the company, and who have since invested, have received good returns on their investment, and many who retained their securities in the company received very large profits.
 q feel 1t is imperative for me to take, for a time at least, a much needed rest; and, besides, I will have more time to give to my individual interests, and 1 hope more time to give to my duties as a citizen"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
LOST MURDER TRIAL
 COMES UP TOMORROW
JUSTICE BENNERS WILL HOLD A PRELIMINARY HEARING OF THE SLAYER OF ROBERT HAMILTON AT NORTH BIRMINGHAM.

George Jost who, on November shot and killed Robert Hamilton and seriously wounded w. A. Thompson at North Bir- mingham, will have preliminary trial tomorrow before Justice I. H. Benners. Judge B. M. Allen will represent the defendant and Gaston & Pettus will con- duct the prosecution. Owing to the fact that there was only one eye witness to the tragedy the trial is expected to resolve itself, more or less into a legal battle between the opposing attorneys.
 According to reports, the killing grew out of an old quarrel between Jost and Hamilton, Hamilton being shot with a double barrelled gun by Jost as he, in a buggy with Thompson, drove in front of Jost's house. Previously, it is said, Hamilton had struck Jost over the head with the butt of pistol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15

Camp Henry D. Clayton No. 432. United Sons of the Confederate Veterans, at a called meeting yesterday afternoon, ap- pointed J. A. Rountree and c. c. Bates delegates to the Confederate reunion, which will be held in Mobile "Wednesday and Thursday of next week. C. Percival Jones and Dr. Byron Dozier were named as alternates. Brigade Commander Eli r. Smith will attend the reunion.
 It was decided that effective steps should be taken to get every person in Birmingham eligible to membership to join the camp. The next meeting of the camp will be held on December 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
At the Biiou.

''Tom. Dick and Harry is easily one of the most popular shows ever offered al the Bijou theatre It is drawing large audiences this week, and has made a pronounced hit. As laugh-producer the show succeeds admirably. Also, the fresh ness of the scenery and costumes, the vivaclty of the girls and the attractive musical numbers presented should not be overlooked. Bckel, Watson and Wrothe are masters in their particular field of comedy. They are buffoons without over- doing it, and in legitimate comedy rank with the best. They keep everybody laughing all the time in spite of the fact that they are on the stage during large part of the performance. The usual Thursday matinee will be given this aft ernoon, and d performance tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
The Gayety.

Hydes comedians and the Blue Ribbons Girls had another big house last night at the Gayety and can not CO., as their patronage is excellent.
 Next week "rhe Parisian Wi@ows," musical extravaganza, comes next. This organization enjoys distinction all it's own. The vaudeville olio by 'The Pari- sian Widows this season costs more money than some entire organizations, embra ,al3 as It's docs Sn.z NJ orc. 'Tne Real .German." McGloin X Sm.th, dan- cers; Hickman X CoSleman. travest ar- { sl'; t'"ng & Reynolds. tine Manba'tar girls, and Leader X Hart, comedy acro- bats and a bevy of beautiful girls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
ROGERS ACQUITTED.
Charged With Assault With Intent to
 Murder M. E. James.

Yesterday'in the inferior civil court of I. H. Benners, W. H. Rogers, charged with assault with intent to murder M. E. James. was given a preliminary trial.
 It will be remembered that the trouble arose at the gas works over tar which Rogers had gone to see about. Some words passed between him and James. re- sulting in Rogers being struck on the head with pipe wrench in the hands of James, and Rogers shooting James with pistol
 At the conclusion of the evidence be- fore Judge Benners, Rogers was acquit- ted on the ground that the shooting was justifiable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
BODEKER DECLARES
 RUMORS ARE FALSE
STATES POSITIVELY THAT HE WILL NOT RETIRE FROM RACE FOR cHIEF-RETURNs FROM PITTsBURG.

The recent rumor to the effect that De- tective George H. Bodeker would retire from the race for chief of police is with out foundation.
 Detective Bodeker returned yesterday morning from an extended business trip to Pittsburg, and immediately after hear ing that the rumor was current, denied it in toto.
 You may state for me-" said the de- tective, that I am in the race to the end. to win or lose. I am confident that will win I am not thinking of retiring from the race. I am sure that the re- suit will come as a surprise to many who now believe that l will be defeated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
Miss Amelia Bingham.

Amelia Bingham in "1'he Lilac Room" the cleverest of the many successful plays written by Evelyn Greenleaf Suth- erland and Beulah Marie Dix. is the of- fering of the Jefferson theatre on tomor- row and Saturday nights, with per formance Saturday afternon. This com edy, quaintly English in atmosphere,
 with two absorbing love stories and q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
Special Frisco Train.

The Frisco will run a special train out of Birmingham next Tuesday to Okla homa, where the opening of the big pas- tures'' by the government occurs. Bids for a considerable portion of Oklahoma territory will be made between December and TO- and to accommodate the people from this section wishing to attend this at ction. the special train will be run.
 City Passenger Agent Gam stated yes- terday afternoon that already he had dis posed of numerous tickets. and that he was assured that the train would be well filled.
 The Louisville and Nashville will run a special train through Birmingham this morning to New Orleans for the San Carlos Opera company.
 The train will consist of five baggage coaches, and enough passenger coaches to accommodate 200 people.
 John w Wood, travelling passenger agent of the Alabama Great Southern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
Turbine Development.

The Wilkinson Turbine company Of Alabama is said to be rapidly demon strating that it is a success. James Will kinson. president of the local company, is in the city attending the directors meeting, and reports active progress in the commercial development of his tur- bine. Steps are being taken to form all English syndicate for developing the Will kinson device In Europe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15

dramatic undereurrent rising to strong climaxes at the curtains. is considered even more interesting than Miss Bing hams other successes, The Climbers" "A Modern Magdalen.' and "'rhe Frisky Mrs John son." Scenically and satori cally the production is one of the most artistic with which the famous actress manager ever was associated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15

George H. Smith general passenger agent of the Alabama Great Southern with headquarters in New Orleans, passed through the city yesterday aft ernoon en route home from Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15
HT. cuIpepper's Funeral.

The funeral of H. T. Culpepper, city sanitary officer, was held yesterday aft ernoon at o'clock and the interment was at the Woodlawn cemetery. The Red Men attended in body and a long num- Der O. friends were present to pay last tribute of respect.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15

Capt F. Sid Jones, district passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville with local headquarters, returned to the city yesterday from a business trip to Louisville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-15

Jack Daly, the well known traveng passenger agent of the Missouri, Kan sas and Texas, was in the city yester- day