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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Jefferson.

"A Girl from Dixie was seen for the
second engagement in Birmingham at the
Jefferson theatre yesterday afternoon and
last night. This clever musical comedy
has lost none of its charm by the passage,
of time and the tunerui music is still
sweet to the ear. In fact, the most COM
mendable feature of the piece Is its tune
fulness. There is not much humor, and
that which does exist is of light, deli
cately shaded kind that often passes over
the heads of an audience, but the music
well 1t would be hard to find real gems
more delightful to hear, and more easy
to remember than THE Lovers A, B, C."
THE Sunhower and the Sum-" when the
Moon Comes Over the Hill and 'Bub-
bles." The music is of the kind that lin
gers in the mind like the flavor of old
wine In the mouth, while the words have
just that appealing tenderness and senti-
ment to warm the heart.
There Is nothing dazzling, nothing gor-
geous and nothing very pretentfous about
"A Girl From Dixie but It is a pleasing
little musical comedy, tender in theme
and set off by one of the prettest young
women who has been seen in Birmingham
for many a day-winsome Gertrude Mil
lington as kitty Calvert" Miss Milling
ton has a pleasing face and is exceeding
ly good to look upon, while her voice is
not bad.
The comedy possibilities of the piece
are not very great, but d. l.. Don made
much of his role as Ludwig Regenborgen,
village music master. His performance on
the piano was diverting. number of
familiar faces were seen in the company,
including Mr. Don, Charles X. French,
and Charles Bowers.
Much more elaborate musical shows
have been seen in Birmingham this sea-
son, but one cannot help liking "A Girl
From Dixie"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
Personal and General.

The committees from the two Odd Fell
low lodges and the Rebekah lodge of
Pratt City met at Mr.. Sam Foleys place
tonight and a programme for the public
installation of officers to take place next
Thursday night at Foley's opera house
was arranged. The grand officers will be
present and a banquet will be served
r. w. Jackson formerly a we'll known
citizen of this city. but who has recently
been residing at Stern. KY. has returned
to this district and will make his future
home here
Miss Miriam Wilson, one of the most
popular teachers in the Pratt City public
schools, has rendered her resignation to
go into effect some time in January.
Miss Idene Key entertained her Sunday
school class and Boys club yesterday
evening.
Mr.. Conner Barrett of Dublin, Ca. is the
guest of his sister, Mrs. ]. A Jones.
Mrs. Job Going entertained the Thread
of the Story club yesterday afternoon
at her home on Highland avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
Beavers Elect Officers.

At the regular meeting of the Bessemer
dam, Independent Order of Beavers to-
night, officers were elected for the en-
suing year. Twelve new members were
received and much other business trans
acted The new officers are
Dr. J. S. Winters past president; Y. L.
Van Trump. president; E. f. Higgenboth-
am, vice president; George e. Rutledge,
chaplain r. e. Rarden. guard; W. p.
Gum, secretary; S. r. Davis, treasurer;
Rush Randall, trustee for three years;
DIR. G. D. Waller, physician.
The following applicants were elected
to membership, making the total member
ship over 100: T. e. Griffin, B. d.
Shields Ellis Houston, Robert L. Carter
John M. Reed, I. j. Bassett, ]. G. Man
ing
The eommittee on the ball last night
reported Il at the affair was a great sue
CESS and that a neat sum had been r.
allied over and above expenses.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
BIG PRESS ARRIVES.
Jasper Mountain Eagle Putting In New
Outfit.

Jasper, December 3O-(Speclal) THE
Zig press for the Mountain Eagle has
arrived and is being placed in position
building The press Is an uptodate piece
OF machinery AMI will print several hun
bred papers an hour. The Mountain
Eagle will probably be printed on the
new press next week. W. r. Richardson
will look after the publication of the
paper while L. Breck Musgrove will be
interested in the paper in a financial
way.
The meeting of the Fruit Growers and
Truckers association to be held here
Saturday will doubtless prove very in
teresting meeting. 1t will be the first
meeting of the association which was or
So nized on the occasion of the Farmers
Institute recently conducted here by Full
ton S. White of the Frisco system. An
interesting programme, including discus
sions by leading farmers, has been ar
ranged.
Miss Lille Cary formerly of Jasper,
and Mr.. Newbere Appling of this place.
We're married at the home of the brides
parents Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Cary, at
Martin, Tennessee, Wednesday night. The
bride and groom arrived In Jasper this
afternoon and are at the home of Mrs
Matte w. Appling.
Mrs. T. L. Sowell of Montgomery ar
rived in the city today and is the guest
@. relatives.
Mrs. G. W. McFall of Sheffield is the
guest of her sister. Mrs. j. M. Gran
ford
Rufus A. O'Rear of Montgomery, has
returned to the capitol city after hav-
ing spent the holidays visiting friends
and relatives here.
r. A. West of Detroit, who owns an in
terest In the cement works at Demopolis,
has been the guest of his uncle, d. X
Carter in this city.
Mrs. H. Wilson Crawford has gone
10 New Decatur on visit to her parents
Mr.. and Mrs w. B. Newsome.
Mrs. John Hollis Bankhead, Jr, and
children are spending the holidays with
relatives at Fayette.
Thomas McClary. the humorist, FUR
mshed an evening of very great delight
al the Auditorium Wednesday night His
subject was 1.-The Mission of Nirth." and
the audience was completely .captivated
with the lecture.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
VIII Miller AdJudaed Guilty.

Coroner Taris has sworn out a war
rant chrglng VIII Miller, a life time
convict. with throwing stick of dyna-
hhte into carload OF corv1cts last We'd
nesday night, causing the death of one
many and the serious Injury of two
others Miller has been remanded to the
county jail
The coroner has been Investigating the
case fer two days and hlc examined sav-
grail witnesses.
The attempt of Miller was a desperate
one, and 1t seems a miracle that several
OF the convicts were not killed Miller is
now serving life sentence, being ac-
cnsed OF completely in the killing Of young
Clark at Ensley two or three years ago.
The condition of Guard Pickett. who
was injured, 1t was thought, fatally by
the explosion, is improved, and hopes are
being entertained for his ultimate recov-
cry. The condition of George Delaney,
who was also injured, is not considered
serious.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
Rose CoqhIan.

An engagement of note next week at the
Jefferson theatre will be Rose Coghlan
and Howard KyleNin a revival OF Di-
plomacy. This Is one of the greatest
rlays that has been seen on the stage
in the past decade and as the Counties
Zycka Miss Coghlan scored triumph
when many of the theatrical stars" Of
today had never been heard Of by the
nublic. There is lively demand for
seats and from present indications there
will be a crowded house. There will be
a matinee Monday afternoon and a per-
formance Monday night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
RECEIVER is APPOINTED.
Big Print Works Company Goes Un-
der in Massachusetts.

Trenton. N. J.. December SO.-A receiver
was today appointed for the Windsor
company of North Adams, Mass. The
liabilities are s5O961O, including mort
cages The assets are not given but
the application charges that the company
is insolvent and without funds.
North Adams. Mass. December 30
The Windsor company operates print
works here for finishing a fine grade of
cotton goods. The unsteady cotton mar
lset has affected a number Of plants in
Massachusetts,, among them being, 1t is
understood, the Windsor company. The
concern is capitalized at $1,600000.
II is understood that the withdrawal
of heavy interests in the company by
Boston capitalists about year ago con-
tributed to the company's difficulties. The
indebt edness is secured by mortgages and
real estate. About 500 men are employed
at the plant.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
At the Churches,

The Rev. DIR. George w. Read, pastor
of the First Baptist church. will preach
at the morning and evening services Sun
day.
At the First Baptist church. the Rev.
Mr. Longcrier, pastor. will preach at the
morning and evening services Sunday
The Rev. ]. w. Orr, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church, will occupy his pull
pit at the morning and evening services
Sunday.
At st. Johns Episcopal church, the Rev
Mr. DeOvies, rector, will conduct the reg
ular services Sunday.
The Rev. Father Doyle rector of ST.
Anthonys church, will conduct the usual
services Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
Personal and General.

Mrs. j. L. Batson has returned to her
home at Gurnee after a visit to her sis
ter, Mrs. w. NJ. Joyner of this city.
The Rev. DR.. and Mrs. George w. Read
entertained at dinner this evening The
guests present were Mr.. and Mrs ]. e.
Budwig, Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. c. Meyers and
Miss Cecil Meyers of Birmingham.
Miss Emma Anderson and Masters Les
lie and Hershel Walker left today for a
visit to Gadsden.
Mrs. H. C. Russell and children have
returned from a visit to Mt. Meigs.
Mr. ]. II. McLain and family of Sag
NAV have removed to Ensley and will re-
side here in the future Mr.. McLain hav-
ing accepted a position with the Southern
Railway company.
Miss Allie Davidson entertained a num-
Der of her friends yesterday evening at
the home of her sister, Mrs. d. ]. Moore.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
Breakdown at Furnaces.

The breaking of one of the large water
mains in the furnace yards last night
caused the suspension of operations at
the furnaces for several hours The ele-
vator was bringing down one Of the
empty ore cars when the car fell off,
striking water main, and breaking a
large hols in the pipe.
AS this was the main that furnished the
water to all the furnaces it was neces-
sary to close down all Eve until the
break was fixed. Early this morning
three of the furnaces were in operation
and later on in the day the other two
were again in full blast.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
ENSLEY'O WHISKY
BUSINESS LIVELY
REQUESTS ON FILE FOR LICENSES
FOR FOUR MORE SALOONS, TO
BEGIN BUSINESS JANUARY 1.
OTHER NEWS.

Ensley. December -(special)-Re-
quests are on file with the mayor and
aldermen for whisky license for four
additional saloons. So far only one saloon
has given notice of intentions to retire
the first of the year.
By January l there will be twenty
saloons doing business in this city, each
paying a license of $500 per year, making
a total of 10000 realized by the city Of
Ensley from this source.
Other Ines of business in Ensley are
growing far more rapidly than the whisky
traffic and there will be many new bus
mess houses that will be established
early in January.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
Bishop Is RetIcent.

Bethlehem, Pa. December S0-The Rt.
Rev. Ethelbert Talbot bishop of central
Pennsylvania, against whom the Rev. 1
N. w Irvine of Pennsylvania, is about to
make a presentment Is absent from the
city. Friends say he is on a regular tour
of visitations among the parishes of his
diocese. He has declined to answer any
OF the charges lodged against him. or to
enter into the controversy now going on.
wait until everything comes OUT"
he is quoted as saying. II am more anx-
icus than any one else to have this
investigation, and settle for all time
these false rumors anu charges
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
BIG TRAVEL TO FLORIDA.
New Service Will Be Inaueurated
From Chicago to Jacksonville.

Chicago, December 30-It was announc-
ed today that the Big Four railroad will
inaugurate a new fast train service be-
tween Chicago and Jacksonville. Fla,
TO accommodate the winter tourists trav-
ell to the south, after tine first of the
new year. The new train, which will
be put on January 8, will leave Chicago
at ! o'clock p. m, and will cover the
1900 miles to Jacksonville IN thirty hours.
The new service win be in connection
with the Queen and Crescent arA, Souttp
ern railways. Az
In addition to the Chicago Il Nr linn
tied trains will be run by the N : Four
to Florida from Detroit, Tol4ksA and
Cleveland. No
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
Postoffice Appointments.

Washington, December 30.-(Special)-
Rural routes ordered established Febru-
airy l: Bexar, Marion county, route \
population 40 houses, 100; Scottsboro.
Jackson county, route 2. population 5S7,
houses 49,
Postmasters appointed: Blue Springs,
Barbour county, Barlow e. Evans;
Shouts, Chiffon county, Willis M. Law
renee; Sylvania, Dekalb county, Joseph
7 Talbert
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
CHARGED WITH BURNING BARNS.
Negroes Are Believed to Be RESPONSE
BILE for Several Fires.

Admission, December 9O.-(special) --Tom
Allen and his wife, Lou Allen, two ne
groes, were arrested tonight by Sheriff
Woodruff, charged with burning the barn
of William HUMPHREYS which was locat-
ed about four miles south of Oxford
The barn, which was a large one, was
burned last night, and a large quantity
Of hay and feed was destroyed and sew
eral head of stock narrowly escaped
death, one mule having all its hair burned
off. Indications pointed to an incendiary
origin for the fire, and the two Aliens are
charged with the crime. Several fine barns
have been burned recently In that vi
entity and It is generally thought that
Allen and his wife have been impl-
Gated In all the fires.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
DOUBLE TRAGEDY IN -.LEt
Midland City Man Kills His Brother
and Takes Strychnine.

Atlanta. December 3o-A special to the
Constitution from Ozark, Ala. says:
double tragedy occurred at Midland
City In the eastern part of this county
today Arch Pope and Jesse Pope,
brothers, had heated discussion and
disagreement over a line fence, and the
former shot and killed his brother with
a pistol. Arch Pope then went home and
committed suicide by taking strychnine.
The Popes are among the most prom
inent and prosperous people of South
eastern Alabama. Both men leave FAM
lies
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
steamer DAMAGED BIZ GALES.

Liverpool, December s0.-The British
steamer Yucatan. which arrived at Liv-
erpool December rs from New Orleans,
reports having been extensively damaged
during a succession Of gales from Decem-
Der 10 to December 81. Heavy seas swept
their bridge, and a quartermaster was
drowned, three boats smashed, the steam
Ell lost her compasses and stearing gear,
the stoke hold was damaged. and the
saloon flooded.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
Calls Statements Assured.

Havana, December 30.-Dr. c. J. Fin
lay, chief of the health department of
Cuba, has issued a statement character
izing as absurd the reports to newspa-
pers in the United States from Santiago
by Dr. Wolfred Nelson to the effect that
there was a suppression of the facts REF
garding the two suspected cases of yeR-
low fever in Santiago province last au-
tumn-one at Punta de Sal and the other
at Ell Cobra. DR.. Finlay points out that
Surgeon General Wyman of the marine
hospital service and the press were no.
tified of each case as soon as the dag
noses were confirmed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
Officers Elected.

At meeting of the Steel City council.
Junior Order of American Mechanics last
night. the following officers were elect
ed for the ensuing year:
P. II. Tyler, councillor; n. e. Walker
vice councillor; G. B. Sewer, financial
secretary; T. ]. Williams, recording secre-
tary; j. F. Culpepper, treasurer; ]. G.
Neacham, conductor; G. r. Acuff, war
den; Joe Sawyer, inside sentinel C. p
Glenn, outside sentinel; P. H. Tyler. trus-
tee; H. 70. Lowrey, chaplain; G. B. Sower.
representative to state council; C. B.
Sewer, alternate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
BANK cLEARlNGS.
Birmingham Shows Increase of More
Than % Per Cent.

New York. December 30.-The fol-
lowing table compiled by Brad
street. shows the bank clearings at the
cities named for the week ending Thurs
day. December %, with the percentage
of increase and decrease as compared
with the corresponding week last year.
Totals include clearings of fifty-two other
cities Canadian totals include clearings
OF seven other cities IN Canada:
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
Cars Gettinu Scarce.

Owing to the heavy shipments of rails
that have been made by the steel plant,
this morning there is a great scarcity
of cars. The shipments of all the Ensley
plants is far in excess of any period
in the city's history and the number of
cars handled by the several railroads
operating in this city, will be larger than
in any month of the present year
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
cannot Believe the Reports.

washington, December 3o--Replying to
newspaper statements that the Panama
canal employees are dissatisfied with con-
ditions on the isthmus. Admiral Walker
said today that he knew nothing of any
such complaints except what he had read
in the papers. He said he could not be-
lieve that there is foundation for the re-
ports.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
Cruiser ordered to Return.

st. Petersburg. December S0.-A report
that the cruisers Orel and Izumrua of the
second Pacific squadron have been order
ed to return. is current here, but lacks
official confirmation. If the report should
prove true Vice Admiral Rojestvensky
may be obliged to wait achievements
from the third Pacific squadron.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
CHADWICK NEARING HOME.
Pretoria Is Sighted and viii Doci
About 9 O'Clock.

New York. December s1.-The steamer
Pretoria from Hamburg, Dover and
Roulogne, bearing DIR. Leroy Chadwick OF
Cleveland, husband of Mrs. Cassie L.
Chadwick, as a passenger, was sighted
southeast OF Fire Island at 2:S9 o'clock
this morning.
The steamer is expected to arrive in
quarantine about $3.50, and should reach
her dock about half past 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
Theodore Thomas Very Ill.

Chicago, December 30-Theodore Thorn
as, the famous musical director
is seriously i'll, and his physi-
slams admitted tonight they were
becoming ARMED. DR.. c. F. Ely, who is in
attendance, said tonight: Pneumonia
has attacked one lung, but Mr.. Thomas
has such an excellent constitution that
he has at least an even chance for recov-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
aAcross the Pacific.n

For next week at the Bijou theatre
Harry Clay Blaney's popular melodrama.
Across the Pacific" will hold the boards
for a weeks engagement beginning with
special New Year matinee next Monday
afternoon. In addition to this perform
ance there will be the usual matinees
and performance every night during the
week
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
Ball Saturday NIuht.

Tomorro" night the Bessemer Red Men
will give their annual ball at the Beavers
hall on TLnd avenue. The Beavers have
made elaborate preparations for this oc-
casion ane it promises TO exceed any
ever held III this city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
At the BIjou.

The matinee this afternoon and per-
Torrance tonight will close the engage
ment in Birmingham of THE Beauty
Doctor" a musical comedy that has kept
the Bijou theatre packed all this week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31

Havana, December So.-The annual
death rate per 1000 in Cuba the last three
months was as follows; September IS As
October, 1910; November, IA,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
CITY ITEMS.

BROUGHT TO BIRMINGIAM.-J b.
Shell, the white miner who was shot from
ambush while going to Cardiff from
Nebo this county, Thursday night, was
brought to Birmingham yesterday for
treatment. He is resting easy at ST.
Vincent's hospital and will recover Shell
does not know who shot him, nor the
proyoeation. The shot entered his left
thigh.
BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED.-Build-
ing Inspector Kendrcl1 has issued per-
init to Bullock and Mcclure to remodel
building on Twentieth street between
Second and Third avenues. the work to
cost when completed $3.50.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.-After a recess for
the week on account of the Christmas
holidays all of the Birmingham public
schools will reopen Monday morning at
o'clock and the regular routine will be
Resumed
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
PERSONAL.

Three children of DR.. and Mrs. e. T.
Glass are Ill with scarlet fever at the
home of their parents.
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.
Itching. blind, bleeding or protruding
piles. Your druggist will refund money
il PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure you
in to IA days Soc
e. T. Shaw & Son, undertakers. 312
North TweHtieth street Both phones O.
GREEN & CO., uNDERTAkERs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bron-, Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money IL 1t fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature Is on
each box 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31

The Gawk Engraving Co. makes the
hast outs Phone Peoples ZIG.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31
The Itch Fiend

That is Salt Rheum or Eczema,-one OF
the outward manifestations of scrofula.
1t comes in itching, burning, oozing, dry
ing, and scaling patches, on the face, head,
hands, legs or body.
1t cannot be cured by outward applica-
tions, the blood must be rid OF the inn
purity to which 1t is due.
Hood'sSarsaparina
Has cured the most persistent and difficult
cases. Accept no substitute for Hoods; no
substitute acts like it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1904-12-31

Totals -. ......s 45.720.oS1 1872 80.
Not included in totals because con-
tanning other items than clearings.
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A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.

GREEN q CO, UNDERWRITERS.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-06-17
THF DARK HORSE.

Evidently the Parker boom ma.
dwindled, and the dark horse is now
d thing Of interest. Well let
him have the right of way, and as he
passes under the wire distancing his
competitors we will lift our hats and
our voices. Let as hope, however.
Una he viii measure up TO standard
Ike this: "Whose public record is I'M
Improbable, who has not aroused the
antagonism of either faction, who is
conservative on the money question,
and yet is not the complaisant tool Of
the trusts, and whose clean. private
life is a model for good citizens 10 emu
late" Give Us such a leader and vic
tory is sure.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1904-06-17
OPTIMISTIC.

Senator Hoar writes just iu thi.
frame Of mind when he congratulate.
his fellow countrymen, that Tweedism
Is 30 longer rampant, that Credit Mo
bilier scandals, whiskey frauds, Belk-
nap impeachments, corruption among
the judiciary are all things Of the past.
He says further. 81 do not know to-
day a man In either house Of Congress
whose countenance bears the indica-
ton that he is a habitual drinker of
w%hiskey."
Surely the old man has the right to
rejoice and be glad, and.the rest Of us
will rejoice with him. "The Lord
reigns. let the earth rejoice.