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relation to it taken by the governing
body of the University of Pennsyl-
vania, may lead to further action of
some kind on the part of the latter.
There has been much disappointment
among the friends of Prof. II. V. Hill
precht, the head of the psychological
section at the university, that the mild
verdict rendered by the investigating
committee of the trustees in 1905 did
not carry with it the weight of a vim
dication. The degree of contempt with
which this verdict was received in
The Opelousas courier., 1908-02-01
The "Temple libraryn Exists,


Dr.. A. T. Clay, assistant professor
OF Semitic philology and archaeology,
has done much very.remarkable work
as an interpreter of the cuneiform
texts brought from Babylonia. AS to
the identity OF the supposed Temple
library" at Nippur, he said, when in
terviewed on the subject:
You ask If there was a Temple IL
brary at Nippur? Most assuredly
there a Nearly 20 years ago DR..
Peters found tablets in the mounds at
Nippurs which he designated as relics
OF a library, We have at the museum
many religious texts of the early
period in Babylonian history. But
these are exactly what you would ex-
pect to find. for every Babylonian city
had its temple and cultus, and In con-
nection with them schools for scrIbes,
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evil
dence that the So-called Hill
precht-Peters controversy
as to the results Of the Nip
pur excavations was not
killed but was merely
s'scotched" by the course in
The Opelousas courier., 1908-02-01

Wy LAX LAuStCCSe dAO d A1OtCu1CuS A0o
been begun to make a concerted rep
resentation in favor of again forcing
the issue between Prof. Hilprecht and
his scientific accusers.
May Publish stenographIe Report.
1t was intimated to a representative
Of the Philadelphia Ledger by a trus-
tee OF the university that the board
might yet determine to give to the
public the stenographic reports of the
hearings in the Hilprecht matter. held
by its special committee in 1905. In
this connection the statement was
made that the verdict of the commit
tee generating Prof. Hilprecht was
purposely couched in mild language
In order that it might not wound the
feelings Of certain members of the
university who had conscientiously
believed that he should be compelled
to answer formally the charges made
by Rev. DR.. John P. Peters of New
York and others.
"As this c~onsiderate course has not
won their appreciation" it was added,
a. entirely different one may be
adopted"
OF course, no official of the univer-
sity will concede at this time that
the board is at all likely to reverse it's
action of 1905 or to take any steps
which will mean the severance of
Prof. H~ilprecht's relations with the
institution.
There is said to be a disposition on
the part of the trustees to rely upon
the results of the examination of tab
lets brought from Nippur that has
been in constant progress at the MI
scum of Archaeology during the last
two years and a half to %obliterate the
unfortunate effect of the revelations of
DR.. Peters, Prof. Prince Of Columbia
university, and Mrs. Haynes as to the
real nature of the discoveries at Nip
pur, in their bearing upon Prof. Hill
precht's publications. It Is declared
that the translation of the tablets,
which until the beginning of the con-
troversy had remained for five years
boxed up in the cellars Of the museum,
is yielding results of the most brilliant
character. far exceeding the expecta-
tons to BabylOnia,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
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MIR. T. J. LETSON
Of McCaIIa, Ala, Writes Letter Which May Be of Great Interest to Skin Sufferers of This City.

McCalla, Ala, February IT, 1908.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
HERALD FORECAST
 GIVES ALL TO TAF I
CONTINUED FROM PAGE l.,

hind Taft, but is likely to win by a small plurality.
 In Pennsylvania there has been con- siderable uneasiness on the part of the republican managers over the labor vote in large centers of population, such as Pittsburg, Philadelphia and the coal regions. This has been caused more by the danger in which congress sional candidates are placed than by any doubt as to the success of the re- publican electoral ticket
 Maryland Doubtful.
 Maryland continues to be doubtful state, with democratic leanings and is placed in the Bryan column by the Herald notwithstanding the claims made by the republicans of 5000 plu rality for Taft. The business interests are solidly arrayed against MT. Bryan, but the labor vote is solidifying in his favor. The republicans will lose one congressional seat which they now hold and the proposition that Taft is liable to carry a state which MT. Roosevelt could not carry is very difficult to dis pose of in the face of the democratic confidence.
 Swinging westward, West Virginia is still regarded as safe for Taft by 15.- At political shamble through the bitter contest over the governorship. It IS believed that Bennett, democrat, will be elected governor. The congressional delegation from West Virginia will be republican. The labor situation in that state has much improved for Judge Taft.
 Doubt In Ohio.
 There appears to be some element of doubt in Ohio, but the latest testi- ments from that state say that it will give MT. Taft a plurality of more than 80 ,0O0, while Harris, republican, will probably be elected governor. The re- publican managers have been in a des perate frame of mind over MT. Taft's home state, because of the peculiar conditions existing there and because the expected large drop in the plurality from 255 000 for MT. Roosevelt in 190+ allowed no reliable basis for calcula- tion. The extraordinary exertions put forth by the national republican com mittee, which followed MT. Roosevelts advice and extended a helping hand in that state, has resulted in a far better condition. Secretary Root who car ries the reputation as the spokesman for MT. Roosevelt on political occasions made two speeches In the state, one at Cincinnati and one at Toledo, both hot peas TOT fordker dlSgruntlement, ana 1t is believed they did much good.
 Indiana Is Close.
 Indiana is going to be close, and two very careful canvasses during the week were made by the newspapers associated with the Herald in this forecast
 One of these reported that Indiana was safely republican, but by a very reduced plurality. The other said that the out come was problematical, but that Taft might get 25,O00. The labor situation in Indiana as elsewhere, has improved in consequence of President Roosevelts let ters, and the result now rests with the farmers. The republican claim of the state is 40,00O the democratic claim 20,00O.
 Michigan will go for Taft, but the state fight is very close. What Is regarded as a conservative estimate places the plural-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
EXCELLENT PROGRAMME.
Music and Other Features at the Y. M.
 c. A. Tuesday Evening.

The entertainment and social committee has arranged a very attractive pro- gramme to be rendered in the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium Tuesday evening, November 8, in connection with the election returns. The programme will include vocal and Instrumental music, readings, gymnastic and athletic events The following we'll known singers have consented to assist in the programmes: Miss Ida Nunnaly, Miss Wall, Miss Mcclure, Miss Hit, Prof. w. H. Davis. Professor Moon, MT. Tarrant and others.
 Memolis orchestra has been engaged and will assist in the programme. Speeches by Bryan and Taft will be one of the features of the evening. Admis- sion will be by ticket only but members and contributors can secure tickets of admission for their lady or gentlemen friends as long as they last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
Nirqinla Is ALI Rinht.

Richmond, Va, October 31.-The campaign in Virginia is virtually com pleted, and after tonight there will be no spellbinding. This state is expected to poll it's usual democratic majority, although in this city there has been evidenced some little inclination on the part of "old-timers" to go over to the republican party. The fight in the Ninth congressional district between Bascom Slemp. republican incumbent, and J. Floyd Byars attracts most in- terest in the state. In the First dis trict the candidacy of George Nelms Wise, republican, against William A. Jones, democratic incumbent, is not regarded seriously
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
Baraca Meeting Tomorrow Night.

Tomorrow evening at 8 p. m. the Bir- mingham Baraca union will meet at the First Methodist church, and a splendid programme is being arranged. The ques- tion box will be feature and is expected to result in great good. In addition to the programme there will be matters of business which are of interest to every class in the district, and 1t is hoped that each class will be represented.
 The Philathea union will meet at the same time and place and there will be a social session.
 Presidents and teachers are requested to make announcements of the above. The public is invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
Little Boy Killed By Auto.

Atlanta, October 31.-Gaily bedecked in costume of variegated colors and playing Indian" in the street with several companions, Hugo Swilling, 6 years old, was run down and fatally injured by an automobile today. sHe died three hours after the accident. The machine was run by L. L. McMul- Ian of Jonesboro, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
Rankhead Speaks.

Florence, October 31.-(Special. )-Senator John H. Bankhead spoke here last night at the court house on the subject of Good Roads," He was introduced by Paul Hodges and spoke for nearly two hours, the serious part of his talk being enlivened with well-told jokes which served to keep the attention of his audi ence,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
Iniured In Runaway.

Tuscumbia. October 81-(special.) )-Mrs. c. Armstead and daughter were thrown from a buggy yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock and the former painfully injured. Tleir horse became frightened at a dog and ran away, overturning the buggy. Miss Armstead escaped without injury and while Mrs. Armstead's injuries are painful they will not prove fatal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
Holland Advised to Blockade.

The Hague, October 31-The Niuewe Courant advocates the reinforcement of the Dutch fiotilla off the Island of Curacao by three cruisers and four battleships, which, it says, should com mence operations against Venezuela by silencing the fort of Laguaira and Puerto Cabello and then enforce q. strict blockade until President Castro submits to the Dutch demands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
North caroIina Unmoved.

Raleigh, N. C., October 31.-North Carolina will give a democratic major ity of from 45,000 to 50,000. The re- publicans express a hope of carrying this state, but they have no chance. They are making a hard fight for Con- gressmen in the Eighth and Tenth dis tricts, but indications there are for democratic success. There will be but slight differenk in the national and stata vntn 7. o
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ity of Governor Warner at 10000 Some congressional losses in Michigan prob- ably will be sustained by the republicans.
 Big Plurality.
 The republicans seem to be winning everything in Illinois. Taft's plurality is likely to be enormous. MT. Chain, the prohibition candidate for President, who is very unfriendly to MT. Taft, says the republican national ticket will have at least 100000 excess votes. There has been a ripping fight over the governorship, but apparently Governor Deneen, republican, is to win over Adlai E. Stevenson, dem- ocrat, by approximately 100000. The re- publican state committee claims Deneens 8 election by 1S000O plurality, while the dem- ocratic state committee asserts that Stew enson will win by 30,000.
 All the northwest continues to lean to- ward Taft. Reports show that he will carry Minnesota, Wisconsin and both Da- kotas. but that Governor Johnson will probably be reelected in Minnesota.
 Desperate Contest
 The contest in Nebraska has been car red on with desperate energy, but the state seems to be isolated, a sort of dem ocratic island surrounded by repub- lican sea. It will probably go for Bryan by from 5000 to 10000 plurality. Yet Iowa, on the east Kansas on the south, Colo rado and wyoming on the west, and South Dakota on the north will all be for Taft.
 It ha taken political observers some
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01

Attention, Woodmen of the World-All Woodmen of the district are requested to ,reet at Maccabee Hall, Fourth Ave. and 18th St., Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock to att,nd she funeral of the late sovereign, L. N. Archer, or if late attend funeral services at house, 2126 Avenue H. at 2::30 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01

Blast Furnace Slag-We are the largest shippers of slag in the south. Concrete and ballast slag furnished in carload lots. Birmingham Slag Co.,, Bell phone 439.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
Head Severed From His Body.

Chattanooga, October 31.-Oscar Gar ragus, car repairer in the employ of the Chattanooga Railway company, was instantly killed in carbarn No. 1 today, his head being completely sev- cred from the body. Garragus was under car doing some repairing when another car was run onto the same track, striking the car under which man lay extended across the tracks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
BIRMINGHAM BOILER WORKS
"THE MORE YOU SAY THE LESS PEOPLE REMEMBER" ONE WORD WITH YOU
 SAP POL 10

altitude of 150 feet and stopped the mo- tor of his aeroplane. He landed after an admirable oblique plunge of about 400 yards. Later MT. Wright made a flight of ten minutes, carrying as Il passenger M. Paul Doumer, member of the Chamber of Deputies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
Msrrisoe Is Annot.,7cel

Livingston, October a.-(Speci ll.GEEdl- tor C. Il. Allen and wife announce lAe engagement and approaching marriage on Thursday, November 12, 1908. of their daughter, Miss Katie, to MT. James w. McAlpine of Boligee. It will be quiet home marraige, none but relatives will be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
taken political observers some ~ bearings in Colorado,
Pacific Coast o. K.

PdClTC coast O. Ns
 There is apparently no trouble on the Pacific Coast for the republican candi- date. He will get Washington Oregon and California.
 There remain only the southern and border states. The republicans have been laying claim to Missouri and Kentucky. They have about abandoned all hope Of carrying Missouri, but profess to have some hope in Kentucky. Taft's only chance of carrying the latter state IS by getting 5000 plurality in the Fifth dis trict and 10000 in the Eleventh district, which would give him the state by very small plurality. This, however, does not seem reasonable.
 All reports from all sections indicate stiffening of the republican campaign be- cause of the strong and apparently suc- cessful effort to win back the labor vote. The republicans now count on their regu- lar share of the organized railroad vote of the country, without which 1t would have been difficult for Taft to win the states of Ohio Indiana and Illinois. Even in remote sections of the country reports show that the republicans have split the following that MT. Gompers expected to lead into the democratic party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
Wilbur Wricht Is Darinu.

Lemans, October 31.-In the pres ence of the army commanders and the members of the Chamber of Deputies today, Wilbur Wright scared to an
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01

Hickman! Heldman! Held man! Hand made, hand tail ored suits for men. You'll en- joy the winter in one of them. Varley 6 Bauman Clothing Co.,, 1910 Third Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01

written on the letter paper of Congress and Is headed Joseph C. Sibley, chair man committee on manufacturers, House of Representatives, Washington, D. C., March [ 1905.'
 My Dear MT. A-The illness of a member of my family has prevented my coming to New York. Senator was to have gone over with me. I think he will go anyway as he has business there. I had a conversation with an important "offieiala yesterday and he told me there was but one thing to do and that was to start a "back fire" Like myself he is much alarmed and as a member of the reigning family, his hand and tongue are tied. He thinks the work should be done in the education Of public sentiment be- tween now and the meeting Of Congress in October Il has. I think. been decided to convene Congress In extra session tt that time. though the speaker will try to have it 20 over until November if he can't do better l will know in a day or two how he succeeds.
 Strong Kansas Men.
 Long (senator) and Curtis repre- sentative) are the strong men in the Kan- sas delegation. I have explained mat ters to them and I think their influence will count some when they go home. tdmpDeH IS clever DOY, mas no strong points yet developed He seeks notoriety, but is harmless in himself. This agita- ton in the language of the 'oficial' started from the top and will run it's course It is not Q deep-seated, pro- found conviction of wrong. The one thing is to get delay until temperate action can be secured. I think the pendulum will swing to the other side after awhile but do not want the devil to pay before it gets back.
 An efficient literary bureau is needed not for a day or a crisis, but a perma- nent and healthy control of the Associ- ated Press and kindred avenues It Will cost money but will be the cheapest in the end and can be made self-supporting The next four years is, more than any previous epoch, to determine the future Of the country. No man values public opin- ion or fears it so much as Roosevelt. No man seeks popularity so much as he. Mild reproach or criticism of his policy would nearly paralyze him. Today he hears only the chorus of a rabble and he thinks it is public sentiment I don't know whether the industrial corporations end the transportation companies have enough at stake to justify union of forces for concerted action. It seems to me neces- sary. Sincerely yours,
 SHELBY
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
Always Something New

The Marvel theatre has stretched itself which attend it's evening entertainments And that isn't all. The Marvel is pre- pairing to exhibit the very latest picture novelty, unique, original and quite the most pleasing innovation since the popu- lar picture shows came into existence This novel entertainment is under the personal control of MT. o. c. Crawford of St. Louis, who has spent large sum in equipping- the Ta-No-Pic pictures with the most original accessories possible There Is no photograph, no canned talk everything is pushing with life and beauty, romance or humor. Refined, pleasing, it is an entertainment that will please all.
 The management desire to impress upon the regular patrons of the Marvel that they come early-the performance begins at D. m.-and avoid the crowds that al- ways attend the evening performances of the Marvel, and they will of course be larger at this new attraction.
 The Marvel Stock company which has delighted large audiences with their humor and satire will put on the fun exploiting playlet,
 A HENPECKED HUSBAND,
 The sparkling, mirth-provoking farce,
 THE BURGLAR"
 An Avalanche of Fun.
 Cast of Characters:
 Professor Fourflush. Charles Brewer. Ira Hardwork ..........J. H. Mclaughlin. Mrs. Fourt1ush. .......... Mayme Spellman. Rastus.. s.......................Pe Percy Spellman. Time, the present. Place, anywhere. MT. Percy Spellman, who has made a great hit as "Rastus" will head the com pany That is notice sufficient for fun lovers.
 On Tuesday night the Marvel will give special election news service, complete ly covering all that is worth while
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01

If you want to preserve the health of Jefferson county, save the sanitary sewer system and vote against the amend nlent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01

Try The Gawk for half-tone cuts. Age-Herald building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01

ity of Governor Warner at 2o,O0O. Some
 congressional losses in Michigan prob- ably will be sustained by the republicans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
Letter on Wider Plan.

'I will now read a letter which indicates still wider and more comprehensive plan and one of even greater danger to the free press and the free speech which are the cornerstones of our republic. This letter Is from Joseph c. Sibley. It is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01

New York, October S.-(Special )-Wil- neeie hall tonight. After commenting on MT. Archbold's attack upon himself last Monday and quoting from the statements made by MT. Archbold that neither Judge Morrison nor Judge Henderson has any knowledge of his (Archbold) having writ ten Governor Stone in their behalf, MT. Hearst read the following letters: