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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
"In Old Kentucky

"In Old Kentucky is a pretty play and the fact that 1t has been before the public long time has detracted none from It's charm. No doubt stronger and better companies have interpreted the play than the company that appeared at the Jefferson last night. but the per formance was satisfactory. There are some plays that rise above the players no matter how unskilled they may be. and "In Old Kentucky seems to be one of them Here is story of the Kentucky mountains and the blue grass regions that will bear oft repitition, a fact attested by it's successful career since 1t was first produced 12 years ago. It is said that 'In Old Kentucky" earned an even s10o.0OO the first season 1t was pre- sented.
 The play reminds one of those stories of the Tennessee mountains that Charles Egbert Craddock knows so well how to tell. or the best work of John Fox. In theme 1t much resembles a score of Miss Murfree's stories, the love of a
 mountain maid for man of the world | although Miss Murfree has a way of making some of her stories end sadly. l Too often the maid is forgotten by the I city youth after he goes back to the world which he left for brief stay in | the land of the mountaineers. The Ken
 lucky colonel with his love of horse rac-
 ing and mint juleps, is in the play and the race. horses and the great race, while the mountains and the blue grass re- | gions are in vivid contrast. It is easy to
 see how "In Old Kentucky" won popu-
 larity when played by actors whose tal-
 ents could do 1t justice.
 However, the company last night was | effective. With possibly one or two ex- | ceptions each member showed an appre-
 ciation of the part he essayed and the
 principals acquitted themselves credita-
 bly,. Had it not been for. the fact that the show was advertised by a Darktown band 1t is probable tha, a larger au- dience would have @een it last night. And again during the play the antics of twelve or fifteen "coons" about the sta- ble of 'Queen | ess' was hardly in good taste, although they were very effective | in the race scene. Only one or two of | them could dance well. none of them could sing and their music was hardly | necessary.
 "In Old Kentucky is well staged and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
COMPANY MADE 4
 STRONG SHOWING
NORTH BIRMINGHAM LAND co. HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING-MR. FRANK NELSON REELECTED PRESIDENT.

At the annual meeting of the stoekhold- CTS of the North Birmingham Land company, held on Wednesday, at the Ho- tel Hillman, the following officers were elected:
 President--Frank Nelson, Jr.
 Secretary and Treasurer-W. H. Duran
 Directors-Frank Nelson Jr, J. c. Ma ben, Thomas B. Scott of Richmond, Jos. Bryan of Richmond, c. M. Green, E. M. Tutwiler and A. B. Johnston. Captain Johnston IS an addition to the board.
 MT. Scott of Richmond presided at the meeting.
 MT. Nelson has been the energetic pres ident of the company for almost year, and under his administration the com pany has shown marked prosperity Sew eral large and progressive industries have been located in North Birmingham within the past twelve months, and the outlook for this suburb is exceptionally bright
 President Nelson's annual report was highly satisfactory. It showed that the sales of lots during the past year had been larger than ever before in the his tory of the company.
 MT. Maben who is large stockhoider in the company, addressed the stockhold- CTS and expressed great qualification at the fine showing of President Nelson s report.
 A dividend of per cent was declared on the capital stock, payable November 1.
 It was determined to redouble the ef' forts to make North Birmingham the manufacturing center of the district, and to push to completion the development of Park place, the new residential section which the company is opening in the vi- oinit.y of tho heat1tffiI mark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

While the act has not yet been tested In the courts, 1t is said that 1t Is gen. erally admitted that the law Is uneonsti- tutional. The state is still collecting the tax. however. and the question now arises will the state be compelled to reimburse the corporations in case the act Is de- elared unconstitutional?
 When asked if the matter of committing the sentence of Frank Duncan had been brought before him. Governor Cunning ham replied T have heard nothing of 1t. "
 Have you taken any action on the res ignation of Col B. L. Higdon of the Third regiment Alabama National guard?'
 T do not care to discuss that matter, said the governor
 What about the charge of Judge Thomas G. Jones to the grand jury at Huntsville recently2' was asked.
 Must respectfully decline to discuss that matter with you now" said Cover nor Cunningham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
RACE FOR MILITARY HoNoRS.
Two Lleutenants to Be Elected By
 Local Artillery Company.

The race for the two lieutenancies in the Brandon Light artillery, caused by the resignations of Lieutenants Frank s. White, Jr, and J. N. Snead, is getting interesting The election will be held next Tuesday night in the National Guard armory in the city hall.
 First Sergeant E. Winston Lapsley and Second Sergeant Dorrance are said to be candidates for second lieutenant, while Private Carlisle is making the race for junir second lieutenant. Junior First Lieutenant J. Quincy Smith will be pro- noted to first lieutenant and Second Lieu tenant Fucker will be promoted to junior first, both without opposition.
 At the meeting Tuesday night the mat ter of transferring the battery to the in- fantry service will also probably come up again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
At tho BlIou.

As the week draws to a close the popu- larity of Billy Clifford in Birmingham continues to increase. This clever comed- Ian knows how to make one laugh. and while he Is but graduated from vaudeville there is reason to believe that he will be even more popular in the Legitimate" Some of the songs MT Clifford Is singing this week will do well to remember, and his dancing Is worth seeing twice. It is seldom that grace and agility is found to such a degree in one person. MT. Cliff ford's humor ls also of the right kind. While he ought to have a larger and stronger company. he has the support of several clever people who manage to in- troduce specialtes of merit in addition to playing their parts In How He Won Her" There will be the usual perform ance tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
GOV. CUNNINGHAM TALKS
 OF LIVE STATE ISSUES

Governor Cunningham arrived in Bir. mingham last night from Montgomery. He will spend today in Birmingham and will leave tonight for St. Louis, where he will meet his wife. who Is en route home from California. The governor will be ab- sent from Alabama ten days probably. This morning he will lecture to the stu- dents of the Birmingham Medical col lege.
 What will the state lose monthly as a result of the reported unconstitutionality of the foreign corporation tax law2a was asked of the governor.
 T cannot answer that question just now. am having the matter inyesti- gated, however. and will let you hear from me shortly. I understand the rev. enue derived is quite large"
 Although not stated authoritatiyely, 1t is understood that the state now derives about S5OOO monthly from this source.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
COMMISSIONERS TO
 HAVE A GREAT TIME
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS FROM ALL STATES WILL. MEET IN BlR- MINeHAM NOVEMBER 15-WlLL THEN GO ON TOUR.

The attendance at the sixteenth annual convention of the National Association ot Railway Commissioners, which will be held in Birmingham on November 10, promises to be large and representative.
 The association has appointed commit- tees to consider and report on a number of important subjects. The list of sub jects Is as follows: Classification of oper- ating and construction expenses of elec- trie railways; grade crossings; railroad taxes and plans for ascertaining fair val- uation of railroad property; classification of operating and construction expenses of steam railways; uniform classification and simplfication of tariff sheets; rail- road statistics; legislation; safety appli- ances and block signals; delays attendant upon enforcing orders of railway com mlssion rates and rate-maleng.
 After the Birmingham convention the delegates will go to St. Louis From that point a trip will be made to Mexico.
 The trip starts at St. Louis, thence goes to Fl Paso thence via Mexican Gen. tral to Chihuahua Jiminiz and Irapuato and to Guadalajara, thence via same road to Mexico City; thence via Mexican International to San Luis Potosi, Sal tillo, Monterey and Laredo; thence via International and Great Northern to San Antonio; thence Southern Pacific to New Orleans; thence Louisville and Nashville to St. Louis, through Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
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\ Remarkable Testimonial from a Most Intelligent and
 Trustworthy Lady.

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 "About five or six years ago my sis- ter had similar experience, used tho Cuticura Remedies with magical effect. am willing you should use my testi- monial, with the further privilege of revealing my name and address to such persons as may wish to substantiate the above statements by personal letter to me-" Chicago, Nov. l2, 1902.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
MEMORIAL SERVICES.
Knights of Columbus Will Honor the
 Memory of Their Dead.


 Birmingham council No. 635, Knights of Columbus will hold services at the hall next Sunday afternoon In honor of the memory of their dead.
 The order of the exercises follows;
 "This Is the day of our Lord, Brothers Charles M. Houppert. Charles Herbert, John Crakenberger and MT. Frank Sin gleton.
 Roll call
 Venl Creator, Brothers Charles M. Houppert, Frank P. oBrien and Mrs. o. w. Colgan.
 Sermon on Death, Rev Brother James E. Coyle.
 Solo. selected, Miss Alice Fallon.
 Violin solo, selected, Brother Oliver chalifoux
 Come Jesus, Redeemer, Brother Charles M Houppert.
 Grafton, Brother Sterling A. Wood.
 Ave Maria, Brother Charles Herbert. Questions, Brother Frank P. OBrien, Department Grand Knight and Rev. Brother James p. coyle, Chaplain. Prayer, Rev Brother James E. Coyle, Chaplain. Organists. Mrs. 0. W. Colgan and Pro- lessor Fred l.. Grambs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
RAILROAD OFFICIALS HERE.
Party of Central of Georgia Men In
 the City.

A party of Central of Georgia railroad officials spent yesterday in Birmingham. Second Vice President and Traffic Man ager w. A. Winburn headed the party, which included T. s. Morse, general su- perintendent; J. T. Johnson, superintend- ent of traffic; w F. Estes, general freight agent; c. T. Airey, assistant general freight agent and II. B. Crawford, super intendent of the Columbus division.
 These officials have been making a study of the cotton section traversed by the Central and they came to Birmingham to look especially into the industrial sit uation. MT. Winburn said the outlook for traffic this winter was highly satis- factory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
HIGHLAND AVENUE PAVING.
Meeting of the Street Committee to
 Be Held Tuesday.

Mayor Drennen, after conferring with Alderman Walter Moore, chair man of the street committee of the city council, has called meeting of the street committee to take up the mat ter of paving Highland avenue.
 The meeting of the street commit tee will be held Tuesday morning at Il o'clock in the office of the city en- gineer on the second floor of the city hall. Official notices of the meeting will be sent out this morning to the property owners along Highland ave nue, in order that they may attend and be heard by the members of the committee.
 This matter came up at a recent regular meeting of the street commit tee, but action in the premises was postponed on account of the absence of Mayor Drennen and City Engineer Kendrick from the city at that time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
KIDNAPPED BOY AT LAST
 FINDS LONG LOST MOTHER

and worked for some time but yesterday lost bis ioh. He went to the police court and asked Bailiff Curran II ne Ane" any one named Harris in the district lne baillff replied that there was an Aionzo Harris at East Thomas, and the boy saio that he was his uncle. Telephone com munlcation was made and the boy asked where his mother was. He received the reply that she was at East Thomas, and he went to her as fast as the ear would carry him.
 The boy claimed that he and his sister were both kidnapped at the tune they were living in the territory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
ANTl-SALoON LEAGUE.
Meeting Will Be Held Here October
 17 to Organize Movement.

Next Monday October 1T. at 7:S0 p. m, representative anti-saloon men from all over the state will assemble in the First Methodist church in Birmingham to launch an organized movement against the saloon in Alabama.
 The Rev. Dr. P. A. Baker of Columbus, Ohio. superintendent of the American Anti-Saloon League, will address the con- vention Monday night Tuesday will be devoted to business meeting.
 Tuesday night the Rev. E. E. Folk, D. D., superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of Tennessee, and editor of the Baptist and Reflector, will address the meeting.
 The public, and all anti-saloon people especially, will be welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
Maud Adams Coming.

It will be pleasant news to Birmingham theatre-goers to learn that Maud Adams will be seen here next Friday night at the Jefferson theatre in one of her great est successes, "rhe Little Minister" Miss Adams Is everywhere recognized as clever little actress and she will play here in one of the most delightful comeda- dramas ever written. Charles Frohman is sending a strong company with Miss Adams and that she will be greeted by a packed house goes without saying.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
HAYLoW IS RECOVERING.
Trainmaster Injured In Southern
 Wreck Is Much Better.

E. J. Haylow trainmaster of the Bir- mingham Mineral railroad, who was hurt in the wreck at New Market, Tenn, about two weeks ago. is rapidly recovering and in about three weeks 1t Is expected that he will be able to be brought home.
 It will be remembered that he had his leg broken and his back Injured, as well as cut on the head, and 1t was at first reported that he was dead or fatally in- 1ured.
 James A. Morrison, trainmaster of the Louisville and Nashville, returned from Knoxville yesterday. where he had been to see MT. Haylow, and he states that he expects the injured man to be out In a few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14

After three years of separation from his mother, John Hoffner, a 16-year-old white boy, yesterday found her again, and all through Jack Curran, balliff of the police court.
 The boy tells a story of being kidnapped three years ago by his own father in 1n- dian territory. He was in his mothers keeping at that time, and his father car ried him to Kentucky, where he married a second time.
 The boy ran away from his father and came to Birmingham, where he knew he had relatives. He found a position here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
TOMORROW vlsITlNo DAY.
Friends of the Athletic Club Are In
 vlted to Gall.

Tomorrow will be visitors day at the athletic club, and from 10 o'clock until noon all friends of the club are invited. The exercises will be given by the boys classes, and those who have seen their exhibitions before say they are great fun.
 Besides the regular class drills there will be game of pinball and indoor baseball, and also game of water polo and other aquatic sports. No ad- mission will be charged and the public is invited, particularly the young folks.
 Active training begins at the Ath- letic club next Monday night for the sixth annual Society Circus, which will 1e given at the Jefferson November 21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
ON SECOND HEARING. Hattie Hamilton Damage Suit Is Called In Circuit Court Again.

The case of Hattie Hamilton vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company is on trial in the circuit court. The plaintiff sues for $25000 as dam- ages for personal injuries. She is al legged to have received personal in- juries in wreck on the North Besse- mer electric line over year ago.
 At former trial the jury rendered a verdict for the plaintiff for $16,000, but this was set aside by Judge A. A. Coleman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
Tells How He Once Explained
 Safe Blowing ATt
OR STAGG 4 DAILY CALLER
Condemned Man Said He Intended to Go to South America, But Was
 Always Rroke--Man Writes
 He Has Duncan Spotted"

"Oh yes, have to stand for a lot of foolish questions.' said Frank Duncan yesterday as a sparkle of humor came from his eyes which peered through the little square holes between the lattice work of iron bars in the door of his cell
 Every new man who comes along the first dash out of the box. They then slaughter me with questions as to the use of nitroglycerin and other such ques- tions as they ought to have sense enough to know I will not answer.
 Sometimes I feel like telling them what Dick West told Solicitor Hetlln," !" laughed Duncan. "You know. West was tried for sefe-blowing and pleaded gull ty and was sent up. While on trial he was asked the question if a safe could be blown with nitroglycerin without drilling. West answered in the affirma- tive, and Solicitor Heflin asked him to tell how 1t was done. I can't tell you that" replied West Tt might get you in trouble. Knowing how it was done is what got me here now Everybody in court laughed at the joke, and that's what I am going to tell some of these fellows who come in here and want to know the history of my life at the first break
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
arhe Fatal Weddlnn.n

Tomorrow afternoon and night The Fatal Wedding will be presented at the Jefferson theatre. This is one of the Ia vorite melodramas that has been seen here before and has achieved much pop ularity over the land. capable com- pany, including two children of decided ability, will present the play. The matt nee will be Q bargain day affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
"Peck,s Bad Boy.

The offering at the Jefferson theatre for this afternoon and tonight will be "Peeks Bad Boy" a comedy that has been on the road long enough to grow whiskers, but Is still popular with the masses. "Pecks Bad Boy does not promise men tai pabulum, but will make you laugh. The management claims a capable com pany and reduced prices will prevail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
GA Desnerate Chance.D .D

The offering for next week at the Bijou theatre will be "A Desperate Chance" melodrama based on the adventures of the Riddle brothers. This Is claimed to oe a good production of the conventional melodrama order, and a capable company Is carried. The scenic effects will also he good
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
"Sultan of SuIu,v

A treat for the musical comedy cohorts of Birmingham will be George Ade's Sultan of Sulu," which will be at the Jefferson theatre next Thursday after noon and night. The success this pro- duction has enjoyed fin the east and the fact that it was written by George Ade needs no press agents encomiums to draw the people. They will scramble for a chance to see 'The Sultan of Sulu."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
PUBLIC WEIGHING SCALES. New System of Measures and Weights
 to Go Into Effect.

Within thirty days time the public scales and system of weights and meas ures of the city of Birmingham will be installed. A. J. Hall is to be In charge Of this department of the city, and his of fee will be at the city hall
 The department was created at the last meeting of the city council. The inspector is to be compensated with percentage of fees collected by him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
Young Man Adjudeed Insane.

Rufus Grahl. the young white man re- gently arrested for forgery, Is to be sent to the Alabama-B Bryce Insane hospital at Tuscaloosa for mental treatment. The young man was arrested several days ago on a charge of forging a check, He resides at woodlawn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-10-14
MARRIAGE LICENSES ISSUED.

The following marriage licenses have been issued from the probate court: K. c. Easthorn of West End to Miss Carrie B. Foreman Walter Smith of Watts to Miss Thenia Blackwell; w. A. Meeks of Birmingham to Miss Nettie Taylor; w. D. Smith O. Sayreton to Miss Hattie D. Smith.