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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
At the Jefferson.

Charles H. Vales popular" Everlasting Devils Auction opened the season at the Jefferson theater last night before an tions and was noisily enth siastic. The gallery gods were so much in evidence that the din was at times almost deaf ening, while loud mouthed scene shifters marred the performance from the wings.
 The Devils Auction has been greatly improved for this season. and 1t gave general satisfaction last night. New scenery has been introduced, new cos tunes are seen, the mechanical tricks are much better, and the specialties are of 8 higher order The German vaude- ville turn presented by Miss Lizzie N. Wilson was exceptionally clever. Her songs were heartily encored and she was recalled several times. The Everett Trio also did a number of gymnastc and jug gling tricks that are not only new on the vaudeville stage, but exceedingly difi- cult
 In the play proper George M. Topak Is a very successful Toby. MT. Topak Is a good comedian, and did much to tighten a performance that was rendered heavy at times by the wooden acting of nearly all the principals He was given good support by Miss Wilson. who played the part of Janet, the milk maid. Some of tho dances were well staged. while Fraulein Jennie Prager, premier dansuese, proved herself a dancer of decided grace and talent. George Herman, as Chaos the demon. did some feats of contortion that are seldom seen on the stage.
 ",rhe Devils Auction makes no pre- tensions of being anything more than a rather gorgeous scenic display, enlivened by plenty of humor that Is not hard to understand The bulk of the un-making falls on the shoulders of Toby and Chaos, both of whom acquitted themselves well.
 spectacular scene of transformation completed a performance that was well received and proved much better than was expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
ARE IMPOSING ON
 HIS GOOD NATURE
PIcNlCKERS MAKE THEMSELVES AT HOME AT RoSEMoUNT AND LEAVE THE LAWNS UTTERED WITH TRASH.

Esopus. N. Y, August S0.-Judge Park CTS candidacy for president has caused his place at Rosemount to be visited by picnic parties In constantly increasing numbers. Some of the parties come from long distances. They enter the grounds usually without introduction or permis- sion, make themselves at home with the utmost freedom, and leave the place lit- tered with picnic leavings.
 One party recently stripped several ap- pie trees in the orchard and committed other depredations. Judge Parker has been most cordial in his treatment of all visitors, but the picnickers are causing much annoyance.
 Today was one of the quietest at Rose mount since the convention. The best known visitor was Spencer Trask, the New York banker, who was a guest at luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
BOY FINDS RATTLE
 SNAKE IN HIS BED
REPTILE BITES HIM ON FINGER AND HE BRAvELY CUTS OFF THE MEMBER TO SAVE HIS LIFE.

Elba, August 3o.-(Special) )-Master Henry Hall. the little son of Matthew Hall, who lives near here. took heroic measures to prevent disaster from the bite of big rattle snake which had crawled into his bed and bit him on the finger just after he retired. The fangs of the reptile were sunk into the boys index finger of the right hand. As soon as he realized what had happened he jumped from the bed and, grabbing q chop axe, cut the finger off above the bite. He lost much blood from the rude operation. but has suffered no injury as a result of the snake bite.
 It Is supposed the snake came in through the door in the afternoon while the family were busy in the fields. It crawled under the top cover of the bed and was not seen when the family. went to retire. Young Hall tumbled into bed in much the same way all youngsters do and threw his hand over on the snake making it mad and causing 1t to strike at once. The fangs were buried in the flesh of the finger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
STATE COMMITTEE
 IS TO BE CALLED
THE DEMOCRATIC ORGANIZATION
 WILL MEET IN BIRMINGHAM
 NEXT WEEK FOR THE PURPOSE OF FORMULATING CAMPAIGN

The state democratic executive comr1it- tee will probably be called to meet in Birmingham sometime next week, the early part. perhaps, for the purpose of formulating plans for inaugurating an ac- tive campaign in Alabama. It is expected that H. s. D. Mallory, the chairman of the committee, will issue the call for the meeting within the next day or so.
 A vigorous campaign is to be carried on in Alabama. Speakers will probably be sent into every district to work for the party. The campaign will most likely be conducted from Birmingham.
 The democratic rally which Is being arranged by the Parker and Davis club of Birmingham for September 15 will be the first big political gathering in the campaign. Capt Richmond Pearson Hob- son has written to a friend in Blrming- ham that he will be in Alabama at that time and will probably accept the invita- tion to come to Birmingham and make an address at the rally. MT. Mallory, Col. E. B. Russell of Mobile, w. H. Sanford of Opelika and other party men of promi- hence are also expected to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
The Liberty Bellies.

The story of "The Liberty Bellies" which comes to the Jefferson theatre to- night is almost entirely humorous, and Is a comic play which has it's foundation in sentimental escapade on the part of Margery Lee, a stage struck girl en- gagged to Jack Everleigh, an Annapolis cadet, and Dorthy Grey, fellow-stu- dent. engaged to Phil Fullerton, a Yale junior. These parts are played by Lottie Staveley, the widely known comedienne and mimic, and the strikingly beautiful young actress and vocalist, Anne Stuart
 The opening act is unique. It represents the dormitory of female seminary In which are discovered twenty young girls in all sorts of deshabille costumes. enjoy ing a midnight supper in the absence of their teachers.
 The second net finds the Liberty Belles" conducting a cooking school. A great variety of songs, choruses and spe- cialities are introduced in this act The scene of the third act is In Florida orange grove where the fun increases af- ter the manner of high class comedy until rather unconventional denoue- ment is reached.
 The comedy element Is largely in the hands of Percy Leach and William H. Conley, two of the best comedians in this line on the American stage today. Each of these gentlemen enjoys wide reputation for artistic work. The organ ization is also a notable one for its ex- ceptionally attractive and clever young women there being some twenty five of them, each one playing a distinct char acter.
 The sale of seats will open at the usual time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
INJURED IN RUNAWAY.
Four Young People Are Badly Hurt
 Near Scottsboro.

Scottsboro, August So.-(Special)-An exciting runaway in which four prominent young society people were badly hurt took place on the pike near Stevenson Sat urday night. Henry Huddleston, George Bogart, Miss Pearl Thomas and Miss Lula Mason were returning from church in single buggies about three miles from town. The traces of the horse that was driven by MT. Huddleston became de- tached and before 1t could be adjusted the horse bolted throwing MT. Huddleston out at the start. then running into the buggy being driven by MT. Bogart, eaus- ing his horse to run away.
 There was a mix-up of wild horses, frightened people and demolish buggies, all the parties being thrown to the ground. and dragged quite a distance be- fore they were finally extricated. The two young ladies and MT. Bogart were badly hurt and the buggies totally wrecked The horses ran for two miles before be- ing stopped. MT. Huddleston was also painfully hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
East Lake Casino.

The Wells Vaudeville company now playing a weeks engagement at the East Lake Casino, is generally conceded to be one of the strongest organizations that has appeared at that popular playhouse during the summer season. Bimm, Bomm and Barr give a musical speciality act that is alone worth the price of admis- sion and thereaare other good things on the bill besides. Van and Rocker are proving favorites. while every member of the company Is giving creditable per- formance,
 A feature of this weeks bill that Is worthy of special mention is the series of moving pictures given by the Ameri- can biograph. Scenes of marvellous beauty are depicted and the scroll Is long.
 There will be matinee this afternoon and the usual performance tonight. It is probable that changes will be made in the bill for the remainder of the week. beginning with tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
EcstatIc Won s5ooo Purse.

St. Paul, Minn., August 30.--Ecstatic, an eastern horse, won the 2:13 pace for a $50O0 purse at the state fair to- day and was compelled to lower the mile pacing record of the track by one half second. The heat was the fastest paced on the western circuit this year. Results: 2:l5 pace, purse $5000, three in five heats-Ecstatic won three straight heats. Time, 2:06A, 2;05A, 2:07. West, Black Hal. Castlewood, Oregon Maid, Bub O'Reil, The Bron- cho,, Hazel Patch, Rex Americus and Anterose started.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
Will Build Athletic Club.

A number of prominent citizens held a meeting in the general office of the Ten nessee company yesterday afternoon to discuss plans for the erection of an Attn letic club in Ensley. Samuel Mcdonald, superintendent of the steel plant, acted as chairman of the meeting and com mittees were appointed to provide for the erection of club building.
 It IS proposed to erect building to cost about five or six thousand dollars. and limit the membership of the club to a hundred members.
 J. w. Shook. G. E. Clark and J. l.. Brierton were appointed to confer with the Ensley Land company relative to a site for the club building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
OUTLOOK IS GLOOMY.
No Prospect of Agreement Between Miners and Operators in Tennessee.

Knoxville, Tenn, August 30.-The committee composed of miners and operators of District No. 19 adjourned at late hour without accomplishing anything. National Secretary Wilson wired tonight that he would reach the city in the morning. Tomorrow is the last day of grace for arranging scale, as the years contract expires with the end of August.
 The operators do not know what the terms of the compromise which Wilson is expected to bring will oe. There seems to be slight chance of settle ment. It was reported tonight that the operators of the Coal Creek district had withdrawn from the conference and would nave nothing more to do with it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
MANITOBA FIELD TRIALS. Number of Birmingham Dogs Entered Ashford One of the Judges.

A number of Birmingham dogs are to be entered in the Manitoba field trials, which are to be run near Carman, Mani- toba, beginning September s. These trials are the largest and most important of the field events run on thef continent and are of deep interest to sportsmen and breeders of pedigree dogs. A number of very fine dogs are owned in this city and Birmingham sportsmen are expected their animals to make good showing in the big trials Dogs from an parts of the country will be entered.
 T. T. Ashford, president of the Alabama field trials association, has been selected as one of the three judges. He leaves for Manitoba Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
"parkest Russia"

While the conflict between the forces of Russia and Japan is absorbing so much of the worlds attention, the re- vival of Darkest Russia" appears to come in for second place consideration. The reason for this is at once obvious by reason of the plays bearing on certain phases of Russian government condi- tions and the evils which the down trodden people of the country are heir to.
 The pleasure of witnessing a special re- yiyal of this Russian drama is set down for next Monday matinee and night at the Jefferson theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
SENATOR DAVIS WORRIED.
Only Son Is Critically III With Typhoid
 Fever.

Ellxins, w. Va, August 30.-John T. Davis, only son of Democratic Nomi- nee Davis, is patient in Davis Me- morial hospital He was today brought from Kentucky suffering with typhoid fever, with which he was attacked while at the home of his mother-in- law, Mrs. Armistead, in Seagate, one week ago.
 The hospital physicians tonight said he was in a critical condition. Senator Davis is very much worried, the death of his wife and daughter, Mrs. Brown, in 1902, having been caused by the same malady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
CITIZENS ALLIANCE.
Important Meeting to Be Held Tomon-
 row Evening.

The monthly meeting of the Birming- ham Citizens Alliance will be held in the Commercial club rooms tomorrow evening at 7:30 o'clock.
 It Is expected that this will be the largest and most important meeting in the history of the alliance. Several mat ters of importance will come up for ac- tion, among them the nomination of board of directors for the ensuing year.
 All members are being urged to be on hand promptly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
White Man Is Alleged AssaIIant.

Memphis, Tenn, August BOA spe- cial to the Commereial-Appeal from Vance. Miss, says a sheriff's posse is searching for Hammond Dickie, a white man, who 1t is alleged criminally assaulted 9-year-old negro girl there today. There are open threats of Lynching Dickie if he is apprehended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
Four Suspects Are Arrested

Danville, Va, August so.-Onicer John J. Hall, who was shot by a negro desperado last night, is still alive and in all probability will recover Fo,,r. negro suspects were arrested this sft- ernoon near Chatham, They state that billiard is at large in the country north of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
CITY ITEMS.

Commercial CIub.-The first fall meeting of the Commercial club will be held next Friday afternoon. Dele gates will pc elected to the next meet ing of the Alabama Industrial and Con- mercial assocation, which will be held in Anniston, September 20 to 22, in elusive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
North caroIIna Postoffice Robbed.

Enfield, N. C., August 30.--The post office here was robbed at l o'clock this morning of about 5000 in stamps and money, $250 belonging to the postmas- ter. The robbers escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
Enjoyed Fox H,,n.

A number of Ensley and Pratt City citi- gems enjoyed fox hunt near ViIlag Falls. five miles west of Enslev this morning. After chasing the willy fox for three hours he went intoa hole and was lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
USE OF PRODUCER
 GAS IS EXPLAINED HaRder Gas FurnaceCo. Claims Entirely New System IS ATTRACTING ATTENTION Company Will Not Build Gas Plant, But Will Erect Plant for Making
 Gas Producers for Use
 Under Boilers.
IS ATTRACTING ATTENTION

The formation of the Harder Gas Fur nace company of this city with a paid-in capital of S50O,ooO several weeks ago. has attracted the attention of the mannfac- ,turers all over this country and In other countries as well. The officers of the com- pany have received many letters from concerns throughout the United States asking for information regarding the system of manufacturing gas for use un- der boilers.
 The company will not erect plant In the near future. but will install It's sys- tenn in number of plants where boilers are used, and thus build up an industry. W l.. Harder, president of the concern, stated yesterday that a wrong impression had got out m regard to the purpose or the company and as to the system Whleh he patented. lie said that 1t is not the ob- ject of the company to erect gas plaht here or any where else, but that 1t woalo erect in time a plant for the manutac,ure
 producers for burning producer
 under boilers. We do not hoid
 for gas producers" said MT. liar
 That Is an old idea and has been
 sfully operated for years but we
 n the patent for burning producer
 ,der boiler. We have been working
 q idea for seven years, and have
 been successful
 Something Entirely New.
 Harder system of burning producer
 ,der boilers. so the promoters of the
 ompany claim, is something entirely new 10 scientists, and consists in pre-heat-
 to a high tenn perature before they meet in the comnus- tion chamber. It Is also claimed that the system does away with all smoke ana dirt, saves labor and coal, and makes A tnuch hotter fire.
 "Producer gas is now used In blast rur- naces and rolling mills for metallurglcal nurposes. but 1t is not used under boilers anywhere in the country" said an or ficial of the company yesterday.
 It is claimed that. the new system can be used to advantage on steamships 1t being held that 1t will do away with the smoke nuisance, and also the trouble and expense of coaling ships at sea. we ex- pect to bo a big business with power houses in various parts of the country as il will solve the smoke problem which so many of the concerns are trying to abate; then, too. It will be more econ omical' said MT. Harder.
 As to Location.
 When asked where the company would locate it's plant. when they did start the manufacture of producers, an official of the concern stated that they had received some very hattering inducements from commercial organizations In the north. but that they had not yet decided where they would build It.
 O. N. Rouschenberg secretary of the company, is now working on 8 technical paper. explaining fully the details of the process. Copies of this paper will be sent all the manufacturing papers.
 It is understood that the company has several large contracts under consider alton, some of which are with local con cerns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
Mrs. Sullivan Dies.

Mrs. Thomas Sullivan died tonight at 7:15 o'clock after a short Illness The deceased was the daughter of John Boyd and formally lived at Blocton. She leaves a husband and one child. No ar engagements have as yet been made for the funeral.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
Frenohman Is cheered.


 The crowd had nearly quieted down from it's ovation when Corey, who had made tremendous headway in the last stretch ran in and crossed the line sec ond. Again the cheering ensued, and when 1t had died away, Newton ran into the stadium and scored as third man.
 Long after night had fallen other run ners struggled in amid the glare of the weekly fireworks being displayed at the stadium, fitting finale for the American victory of the Olympic Marathon race.
 Garcia of San Francisco, one of the run- ners was found tonight lying unconscious by the roadside several miles from the stadium ]Ic was conveyed to the emer- gency hospital at the worlds fair. where he was restored to consciousness. The physicians stated he will probably be fully recovered after good rest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
Pushing the investigation.

Mexico City, August 30-Govern- ment officials in Sinitao are pushing their investigation into the murder of Way and Lattimer, the Americans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31

All the week, with matinees this afternoon and Saturday afternoon The Wells Vaudeville company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
EcZenz0

How it reddens the skin, itches, oozes, dries and scales
 Some people call it letter, milk crust or salt rheum.
 The suffering from 1t is sometimes in. tense; local applications are resorted to- they mitigate, but cannot cure.
 It proceeds from humors inherited or ac- quired and persists until these have been removed.
 Hoods J0rSGpdriUa positively removes them, has radically and permanently cured the worst cases, ano is without an equal for all cutaneous eruptions
 HooDs FILLS are the best cathartic Price 25 cents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
As to Location.

The success of Hoods Sarsaparilla for rheumatism Is vouched for by many whom It has cured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
THOS. ]. HICKS, AN AMERICAN, IS
 FLEETEST RUNNER IN WORLD
Continued from First Pase)

tators he doubled his pace rushing half way around the track and in the gath ering darkness crossed the tape the win
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-08-31
ADJUSTMENTS.
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AT THE JEFFERSON.
AT THE EAST LAKE CASINO.

Tonlght-"The Liberty Belles."
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-06-09
FORTS DAM AGED.
Battle Reported as Being Wased Fo
Four Days.

Chetoo. June 9.--The Chinese. bott
merchants and coolies. are leaving
Port Arthur with the permission q
the faasssian authorities. Fifty junk.
which left Port Arthur with Chinese
passengers are now arriving here. Thf
report Of the latest arrivals vary Fl
minor details. but agree st. . genera
statement that a battle has been rag
ing four days within ten miles -
Port Arthur All the Russian soldiers
have IL IL said. left ont Arthur fol
the front and only three large ships
and "A number Of small ones remain if
the harbor The Chinese are uuahl,
10 explain what has become Of ths
old large ships
They further report that all the fort
a port Arthur have been more or less
damaged by recent bombardme aud
that "a large number OF mines recently
laid ban the entrance 10 the barbor were
exploded were exploded during thun-
der storm
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-06-09
GO UNRESTRICTED
Kentucky Democratic State Convention
tndorses No Candidate

Louisville Jane s--Ir the Democrat
ic state convention Senator McCrears
made an earnest uea for harmony
deErvrattrR tHv attacks on Bryan
Cleveland trd Hearst After uuca
wrsugliug rAJorlty report II the com
mitte" on orgautxatou was adopted
Senators Blackburn and McCreary
Governor Ueckbam and Congressman
J4nes we're elected delegates At arss
70 th~ u1tfouai convention Lewis Nc.
Qu,Vau Was chosen state chairman.
Tire adoption - enc report - the
con Hitfa~ eu resolutions Nas followed
IS b h~Atsd RfanElr oksr p resolution
eHtorsts Judge Alton % Parker for
president introduced hS t'aurfemsulA r
Sherry - Louisville The convention
bs vote - nearly te 8 dssuned e.
cni er fhe resolution. aH the dele.
gates frnm the co0ntf, districts vetlnE
rot ta Suspend ths rules and cons iaes
if
Tire fesalutlans csU Tor al uuin.
strue ted HeIegatisa to the national eon-
teftteu. hut tha Delegates wers o..
gHired 60 tnte a. uett At 1T
O'Clock ThHfs8sy mofHinR tbs soatsf.
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-06-09
JOHN r. PLATT.

money Plat furnished. knowing FOL
what Il was TO be used. Following hen
testimony two warrants probably vii
be issued for persons who rendered
professional services TO the negress
one OF ttem a physician, the other a
lawyer
August c. MANI, the woman's lawyei
for time. SAID that Mr.. Platt consulted
him about letters threatening exposure
II the money were not paid TO tho
writer's The FUN extent OF this bleed.
ing process, it is believed amounts tC
around Siao goo.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-06-09

Miss Ivy Cheafhanr, who has been
attending the North Texas Female
College II sherman, returned home
sick and In now suffering from slow
fever.
Miss Cecil Moore Of Denton IL
visiting in this community.
Miss Effie Long of Houston conn.
ty is studying music here.
Or. Thomas Cheatham of Italy
paid flying visit here one day last
week.
DIR. Miller paid a flying visit to
Corsicana, also your correspondent,
who went TO see a gentleman and
his wife who left last Saturday for
Manchester, England, the birth
place of your scribe.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-06-09

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