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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06
IRON CONTRACTS
RUNNING AHEAD

New York. December 4.-The placing
of contracts for basic iron by steel
works, the buying of low-grade foundry
and forge iron by pipe works, and the
pig iron running over the second, third
and fourth quarters of next year have
been the most prominent features in the
iron trade during the week. Steel COM
panies in eastern Pennsylvania have Sc
cured 5000 tons of basic for first and
second quarters of 1910 shipment at s1S.75
delivered, making the total of such con-
tracts within the last two weeks of 5000
tons. In all, contracts for pig iron in the
eastern ste m, district last week aggregated
Some diminution in the volume of new
orders for finished steel products has been
evident. even in sheets and tin plate and
wire products, but specifications to pre-
vious contracts have been heavy Rail-
roads have ordered $4,000 tons more rails.
Equipment orders have been relatively
light ,aggregating 2o00 cars. About 1000
cars and 80 locomotives are still under
negotiations
Contracts for fabricated structural steel
have aggregated 225,OO0 tons. Inquiries
are now out for about 5000 tons for rail-
way bridges.
Billets have been in more ample sup
ply in the east, and some sales of rolling
and forging billets have been made for
western shipment
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POLYTECHNIC NEWS.
Annual Debate Between Two Literary
Societies at Auburn.

Auburn, December 6.-(Special.)-
annual debate between the Writ and
websterian literary societies was held
in Langdon hall last evening before q
large and appreciative audience. 1t was,
In every way, a notable event. The SUBJ
ject of the debate was, Resolved, That
immigration Into the United States
Should Be Further Restricted" The con-
testants were as follows: Websterian, af-
firmative. w. f. Murphy. Henry county;
T. M Francis. Calhoun county; Writ,
negative, M. NJ Cardwell, Marshall coun-
ty; ]. B. Hodges, Marian county. The
addresses were excellent in matter and
delivery. The decision rendered by Prof.
G. w. Duncan was In favor of the AFR
native The officers for the occasion
were w. w. Garrett Jefferson county.
president; j. A. Parrish, Roanoke coun-
ty, secretary. Several bright numbers
were rendered by the college band.
The annual football banquet was cele-
brated tonight in Smith dining hall.
Covers were laid for sixty and the ban
quet hall presented q charming effect,
being highly decorated with college COL
ors. An extensive menu was served.
L.
master. Many speeches were delivered
and good cheer prevailed. The rank of
third in. the southern football champion
ship, together with three or four MEM
bers on the all-southern team seemed q
very successful termination of the Cruel
ling contest for the season. There were
no injuries whatsoever. not a bone hav-
ing been dslocated. Among the speak
ers were Coach Donahue, w. M. Williams
of Montgomery, former captain; Captain
Reynolds, Prof Ross, Capt. John Davis,
newly elected captain of the II team.
Highly interesting defamation exer-
cises were conducted at the chapel this
morning, after which a regimental re-
view and inspection was held on the pa
rade grounds.
The final examinations for the first
terms are scheduled for tomorrow week.
and are terminated on December %, the
holidays lasting until January 4.
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MERIDIAN ELKS
HOLD SERVICES

Meridian, Miss, December ESPECIALLY
The memorial services of lodge SIS
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
occurred this afternoon at the Grand
Opera House at o'clock. The services
were very impressive, and the opera house
was filled to overlooking by a representa-
tive gathering of Merchants finest cit
liens. The stage was beautifully dec
GRATED in the Elks' colors of purple and
white, and many potted plants were used
Paul Brown, exalted ruler, presided. The
invocation was given by John Kerr of
Meridian, the Grafton by Charles c. Tay-
Tor of Jackson, Tenn; eulogy by V. w.
Gilbert Of Meridian. From the neck of
the elks head suspended from the CEN
ter OF the stage hung purple banner
upon which came the names in electric
lights of absent brothers, as they were
referred to. The names mentioned were
as follows: John Champenois, John Nor
Vile Allen, Mayors Watts, A. J. Russell,
George w. Meyer. Frank Calm, W. H.
Howard, ]. A. Kelly. c. p. Williams F.
". Hull, W. G. Smith, J. H. Duke w.
D. Cameron, w. c. O'Neil. F. H. Kaupp.
J. G. Duke, J. Fl. Gray, w. L. Owsley,
H Sidney King.
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ADMISSION ELKS
HONOR THEIR DEAD
6LAckMoN DELIVERS ADDRESS
OF occAsloN-6ATTLE MAY BE
POSTMASTER AT JACKSON
WILLIE.

Admission. December Especial THE
annual memorial exercises of Admission
lodge No. 1ss Benevolent and Protec-
tive Order of Elks, were held in the lodge
hall this afternoon and despite the bad
weather large crowd was In attendance
In the absence of W. w. Brandon, who
was to have delivered the eulogium, but
whose business engagements prevented
him from getting here in time, Fred
L. Blackmon delivered a pretty little talk
in which the whole grand lodge was
highly praised. He said that of all the
benevolent organizations the Elks lodge
was the least understood; hat the OBJ
ject for which 1t was created and the
work carried on seldom enters the n,ind
of the average person. He admonished
the members to live up to the teachings
of the order and that by doing so they
could not become other than good Chris
tan people.
Information has been received here to
the effect that w. W. Battle is certain
to receive the appointment to the post
mastership at Jacksonville to succeed
Miss Dora Cook. The appointment will
probably be made before the first of the
year. Mr.. Battle is at present one of the
deputy revenue collectors, and stands well
in Alabama republican circles.
Last night was the most quiet and or
derby Saturday night that Admission has
had in long time. Policemen were. ap-
parently an unnecessary expense, there
being nothing for them to do but patrol
their beats and twirl their clubs Only
one arrest was made during the night.
and this was for mild form of intoxica-
ton, the victim being set at liberty after
he had time to enable himself to walk
straight.
A fancy bazaar is planned for by the
Ladies' Aid society of the First Methodist
church next Friday and Saturday. The
bazaar will be held in the vacant store-
room in the Alabama hotel building. Fan
cy needlework, candies and cakes will
be offered for. sale, and 1t is hoped that
a liberal patronage will be given their
efforts to secure funds for the regular
work.
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News of centreviIIe.

Centreville, December 5.-(Special,) J.
Judge and Mrs. w. Luther Pratt have
announced the approaching marriage of
their daughter. Miss Lucille, to r. STAN
ley White of this place. The marriage
will occur on the. evening of December
20 at the Presbyterian church of this
place and will be one of the most bril-
liant events of the season.
The jury terms of the county court for
the Blocton division will convene at Bloc
ton tomorrow. AS there are number of
cases on the docket for trial the court
will no doubt be in session several days.
The county board of education held a
session here on yesterday, and as 1t was
the day for paying teachers quite num-
Der of teachers were present. BY rea-
son of the increased attendance at the
county high school at this place another
teacher has recently been added to the
faculty. This school bids fair to do much
good for the cause of higher education
in Bibb county.
Farmers in this section are busy pre-
pairing their land for next years crops.
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be thrice reelected, in spite of his en-
Attempts to Kill Him.

to be thrice reelected in spite of his en-
Attempts to Kill Him.
Many attempts have been made to as
sassinate him, Nand in 1902 his palace al
Managua was blown up and 100 soldiers
killed, but the willy executive escaped an
harmed. His usdsputed bravery and
many miraculous escapes from death
have led the more snperstitious of his en-
emies to believe that he is in league with
the devil.
In one instance he learned of plot that
was being organized against him, in
which several of his officers We're involv-
ed. Through his spies he discovered
their meeting place and determined to
surprise them.
The conspirators were gathered around
table discussing the details of the, plot
when there came knock on the door
When the summons was answered, the
officers were dumbounded to see the
president standing in the doorway.
Good evening. gentlemen" he said.
advancing toward the table. Il heard
you had a party here this evening and
thought l would look in and share the
fun Quite a distinguished gathering OF
my oficers You all seem to be serious.
Discussing military matters, | suppose?,
He took his seat with the party and
chatted affably for about half hour,
while the conspirators stirred uneasily in
their seats.
Finally, filling his glass with wine. he
raised 1t and said: Il will give you
toast. Here's long life to the President
OF Nicaragua and confusion to traitors,"
He then dashed his glass against a win
dow. squad of soldiers entered and
placed the conspirators under arrest
When they were brought UP for trial.
however. he was unusually lenient with
them. Some were imprisoned for long
terms, while others were deported
Thus for nearly twenty years this
strange mixture of courage, ayarice and
illimtable ambition has been in supreme
power in the hot bed of revolution. Al
though he has installed modern methods
OF transportation. lighting, heating, etc.
all improvements have been made with
a view to increasing his revenue and fill
ing his Golfers
His courage and purpose won for him
the title of the Napoleon of Central
America when he first came into power:
but his unpolitic methods and Unsuitable
avarice have changed this to the Castro
of Nicaragua.
Present indications are however that
he has reached the end of his rope. and
his fate will probably be the same as that
OF the Venezuelan tyrant. The present
revolutionary movement is by far the
strongest that has ever been organized
against him, and the late news dispatches
report that thousands of Nicaraguan ex-
lies are returning to their native hand
and enlisting under the standards of Gen
Juan Estiada. the revolutionary leader.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06
BLKS' MEMORIAL
SERVICE is HELD

Columbus. Miss, December 5.--(Special J
Columbus lodge, 555, Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order Of Elks, held it's annual
memorial service at the First Methodist
church this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The
church was appropriately decorated and
the attending crowd large. An unusually
attractive musical programme, which in
cluded solos by Mrs. Harry Dashiell and
John Warren. was rendered. Howard M.
Teasdale arranged this feature. The ad-
dress was delivered by j. G. Lyelf of
Jackson, Miss. The speaker gave a 40
minute discourse which embraced the
principles of Elkdom; the salient fea-
lures concerning the order and told a
good deal Of history which was instructive
and entertaining. This was Mr.. Lyelrs
initial speech in Columbus. He came
somewhat of stranger and leaves with
the honor Of having delivered one of the
most magnificent orations a Columbus au-
dience has ever listened to.
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Personal and General.

William Elliott. Robert Porteous and
Joseph Lower, representing Ensley chap
ter, r. A. M; M. A. Ponder and A. R.
Mays, representing Ensley Masonic lodge,
and Judge James Brodie. representing
Wylam Masonic lodge, will leave Mon
day morning for Montgomery to attend
the Masonic grand lodge that will con-
vene Monday.
The Elks will hold an important bus
mess session Monday evening and every
member is urged to attend. The Elks
Minstrels will hold their rehearsal at the
opera house Monday night. Everyone
taking part in the programme is ex-
pected to be present as the opera house
will be occupied the following two nights
by the kindergarten entertainment. The
minstrel show will be held on Decem-
Der 9, 10 and H.
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EIks Honor. Their Dead.

Huntsville Elks paid tribute to their
dead with a beautiful service in the
Elks theatre this afternoon. The public
was invited and there was a large audi
ence. Exalted Ruler Joseph j. Brad
ley led the ceremonies and addresses
euloeixing members of this lodge who
have died were made by Hon. James III.
Ballentine, Lawrence Cooper and H. c.
Pollard, the last named also reciting
'.Thanatopsis. Solos were sung by Miss
Margaret Carter, Miss Louise Pollard
and c. I. M. Perley.
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Arrested. For illegal Voting.

Huntsville, December ESPECIAL THE
first arrest for illegal voting in last Mon
days election was made yesterday AFTER
noon and the victim was H. N. Fowler
of Dallas village. He was placed in jail
for time and in the hearing before
Judge Belts proved that he did not vote
and that he is Of unsound mind. The
case was dismissed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-06
NEW OFFICERS OF
UNIVERSITY TEAM
Gresham of PrattviIIe Succeeds Pratt
as Captain-Griffith of Birmng-
ham Is New Manager.

Tuscaloosa, December Especial 1.-The
annual election of officers of the foot
ball association at the University of Ala
bama has been held. with the following
result:
Captain, O. G. Gresham of Prattville.
Manager, T. w. Griffith of Birming-
ham.
Assistant Managers: H. H. Barnett of
Fitzpatrick and J. B. CASTOR, Jr., of
Montgomery.
Mr.. Gresham, the new captain, has
been playing tackle for the university
for two years and succeeds Derrill Pratt.
The other officers are well known and
popular men in University circles
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Eagles Elect OFFICERS.

The following officers-elect of Ensley
aerie of Eagles will be installed at their
next meeting: e. j. Harper. worthy pres
ident; B. Anthony, vice president; ]. T.
Brewer. Secretary; ]. J. Grosjean, treas
urer; M. Brockmeyer, inner guard; John
Crosby outer guard. Trustees: A. d.
Slye James Francis, w. r. Crumley.
A. D. Slye, past worthy president, will
officiate as installing officer. The Eagles
will give a dance on December a. 1909,
at their hall on Nineteenth street
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The Birmingham News; This nrm
fDrs Doxisr 4 Dosisr) has been doing
business in Birmingham ccntinuOuslS
for q number of years and they have
vet TO be accused Of having dealt UNI
fairly with q patient in any way what
soeyer. They are both gentlemen OF ths
highest type and carry their honor and
Qentiemanliness into their business.
Aee-Heraid: prs Dozier q Dozler's
long standing record and approved
abilities entitle them to the proud dis
tinction OF standing at the head of
their profession.
The Birmingham Ledger: Drs. Donfer
q Dosier are without doubt tho best
known specialists In the south. and
their fame IL DE entirely to their great
skill
The Southern Odd Fellow: VIE. cam
not add anything 50 the reputation. DrsI
Doxier 4 Doxier nave already acquired
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NEGRO KILLED.
Seven Stab Wounds Had Been inflicted
In Body.

Selma, December Especial. )-This
morning at daylight Bailey Craig, a ne
gro, aged rs. was found lying dead at the
gate of an old unoccupied house on Ham
ilton street. There were seven stab
wounds about his head and body and
death had occurred some time before he
was discovered. The police department
have been busy all day hunting clues to
the murderer, but have not made any
arrests at this hour.
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Drs. DOZIER
& DOZIER
SPECIALISTS


material
n the herr
productive Affections of the Skin Specific Blood Poison and all Cen
Gsnito-
professional medicines furnished
OF MEN
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more
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Tonos.
From Judge.

From Judge.
eilas (reading morning paper)-'I see.
Mandy. they're having another war of the
Tones daown thar in Chinatown"
Mandy-"Land sakes. Yew'd think. with
all them Chinese laundries araound, tibet
fiatirons would be handler things tew
AKht with"
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EXERCISES BY THE
ELKS IN ENSLEY
Fitting Memorial for the De-
parted Brothers
WOMAN SHOOTS AT MAN
Two Negroes Locked Up In Jail and
Both Refuse to Discuss Affair.
Personal and General
WOMAN SHOOTS AT MAN

Ensley, December 5.-(Speciai)-The
Elks memorial services were fittingly car
ried out this afternoon at the Elks home
OH Avenue E.
The exercises were simple but impress
sive and were conducted with a solemnity
BETTING the occasion. Exalted Ruler c.
H. Wood presided. J. e. Owens sang
lone sweetly Solemn Thought with
much feeling. The Rev. DR.. Miller. pas
tor of the wylam Presbyterian church.
made a thoughtful and appropriate me-
mortal address. J. L. 10y sang "Oh,
Shining Light" in splendid manner.
James Burgin of Birmingham made the
eulogy of the departed brothers, F. r.
Kraft and C. NJ Warren. and eloquent
ly enlarged on the principle of the order.
Though lost to sight, to memory dear"
At the conclusion the doxology was sung
and the exercises closed.
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Wanted Something Different.

From the Chicago News.
Here's new volume of fairy tales"
said the bookseller, that might interest
you"
NO, / prefer something different re-
piled the woman customer. I've been
married 10 years.
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Woman Shot at Husband.

This morning about $50 o'clock Rebecca
Tyler. a negro woman, met her husband
John Tyler. at the corner of Avenue E
and Nineteenth street, and. drawing a
pistol, fired point blank at him. The shot
went wide and before she could fire a
second time she was seized and disarmed
The woman and her husband were both
placed under arrest.
John disclaims any trouble between him
and his wife, who refuses to make any
statement as to why she shot. 1t is al
legged that there is another woman in
the case and that the whole story will
be told before Mayor Sugg Monday morn
ing
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coosA COUNTY VOTE.
Defenders Carried County BY Ma
jority Of 4o4.

Goodwater. December Especial Tho
OFFICIAL count Of the election returns in
this county show majority Of 4o4
against the amendment with total vote
of 1887.
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Knew hIs Book.

From the Louisville courfer-JournaL
'Son!"
Yes. papa"
Whats this I hear! You say you
won't go to bed?''
Papa" replied the statesman's little
boy, IF you heard anything like that,
have been misQuoted."
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in the line of their profession. but we
know them to be brother Odd Fellows
and can be relied upon to carry out
every promise they make to those
needing their services.
Mountain Home: The press OF Biz
mingham and all over Alabama speak
in the highest terms of Drs. Dozisr q
Dozier. as physicians. surgeons and
gentlemen. and we have no hesitancy
in recommending them to our patrons-
Meridian Star: Drs. Dozier & Doxier
OF Birmingham are the most worthy
and distinguished physicians In their
line of practice in the state of Alabama
Masonic Guide: Drs. Dozier q Doxisr
come from a family of prominent ply
sicians and with their large experience
In the profession can be relied on 70
treat disease in a most successful man
ner.
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CYNTHIANNA BLYTHE
and Her Paper Doll
Wardrobe
Christmas Stories by
DEC. u, 1907.

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For Lumber See
EWART LUMBER 90.
1881 First Ave-, East Lake Car Line
LOW EXCURSION RATES
TO WASHINGTON y q

Seaboard will sell daily till December
5, round trips to Washington at S2s .25.
limited TO December "a Two trains daily
leaving a. m. and $50 p. M Through
Pullmans and dining cars. Phone Ber
2ss2
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.HEELER'S HOTEL
nUTAW. A

Electric ltghts ana cells in each
room. Artesian water. Long distance
Telephone service Hot and Geld Water
r. JOE WHBDLBR, ProA
0a1ss o4.eo Per Day.
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GREENSBORO HOTEL

oRnENsB0R0. ALA.
Under new management Thoroughly
renovated Special attention giveD
fravelinR men. Large sample roomA
RATES e2.Oe PEER DAY.
q. w. WHEELER, Prop.
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''Printup Hotel
Gadsden. Ala,
Centrally Located.
Sample Rooms.
ARTESIAN HOTEL
LIVINGSTON. ALABAMA

L 4. U'LBAN, pRop.
This hotel II under now management.
has been thoroughly renovated. and
newly furnished. Everything Arst.
Glass and up-to-d date. Travelling public
ana water drinker6 patronage sole.
Ned. Rates $500 Dor day.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-06-24
NoRTH RANDoLpH

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Fletcher visited in
East Roxbury last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Hamblin are set
tied in their home once more.
Holden Camp lost part Of three fingers
while at work in his fathers mill.
w. G. Buzzel has a new gasoline en-
CINE. also S. II. Godfrey Of East Brain
tree.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Poor of Sandy Hill,
n. Y, are visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Poor.
F. A. Parker met with q painful acci-
dent while butehering some hogs By rum
ming the hog hook into his knee.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. J. Camp, Mr.. and
Mrs. Warren Carpenter, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. q. Buzze1, Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Taft,
Mrs. e. A. Fits and son, Andrew went
TO Berlin last week to attend Pomona
grange and report fine time.
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WHAT is DOING
THE WORLD OVER
a WORD ABOUT THE LEADING
EVENTS OF THE WEEK.
Glrl SIaln hx lenloua chlnaman

o'Ei otatn py jealous Chinaman.
The body OF a young woman, later
Identified as that OF Elizabeth. daug hter
OF Paul Sigel, and granddaughter of Gen.
Franz sigel, was found in a trunk in the
upstairs quarters OF a Chinaman in the
Ienderloin district, New York, Friday. II
was mutilated, partially stripped and de-
composed. The girl had been murdered,
presumably by the tenant OF the room,
Leon Loo Ling. Ling had been in the
past quite attentive to the girl. whose
work was largely OF a religious nature
among the Chinese. 1t is supposed Ling
iured her there and killed her in Jealous
rage. The police are using every effort to
run Ling down, but be had more than
weeks start and has not yet been found.
Llng's chum, Chung Sin, was arrested at
West Galway, n. Y, Tuesday. The
police put him through the "third de-
gree" and the frightened Chinaman,
though at first denying any completely in
the crime, admitted that be had visited
Ling's room, seen the body and touched
u while 1t was yet warm, and had seen
Ling's preparations for placing it in the
trunk. He denied all knowledge Of
Ling's present whereabouts. He was held
as material witness. From his story it
Is probable that Miss Sigel was drugged
With uhlOroform and then choked to
death. She apparently came to the Chin
aman's quarters of her own accord. In a
later confession, Chung Sin admitted that
he witnessed the commission Of the crime
itself and borrowed the money to help
Ling in his fight