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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
POLICE W|LLIHAVE COMPLETE CONTROL City Has Jurisdiction Over the
 State Fair Grounds GAN ISSUE LlC E N s E s Birmingham and Ensley Both Have Power to Enforce the Laws
 on Horse Racing During
 the Fair.
GAN ISSUE LICE NS E s

The indications are that law and order will prevail at the state fair to be held October 23 to November 2, as both Bir- mingham and Ensley, it appears, have police jurisdiction over the grounds.
 According to an act passed by the lesis. lature and approved on February 16, 1891, Birmingham has both police and leg.l Jurisdiction over the fair grounds. It is also claimed that according to the act of the legislature Ensley's police Jurisdiction is extended over the fair grounds
 The special act passed by the legislature gives Birmingham the same authority to regulate and to license business within the fair enclosures or one hundred and fifty feet from the grounds as 1t regu- lates and licenses business inside the city limits. This law only applies when ex- positions and races are being held at the fair grounds.
 A few days ago a difference of opinion arose as to whether the county or the city officials would have jurisdiction dur ing the fair. To settle this question Sheriff Burgin consulted his attorney, Lee c. Bradley, who yesterday gave his opn- ion that the Birmingham police had full control over the fair grounds during the time that the fair and the races are in progress.
 In the local laws of Jefferson county compiled by John B. Weakley in 1904 there is an act approved on February 16, 1891, entitled an act to extend the police power and Jurisdiction of the city of Birming- ham over and about the fair grounds.
 Section No. 1 of the act provides that police jurisdiction of the city of Birming- ham shall be extended so as to inciu 10 the fair grounds and within 150 feet of the boundary lines and that the city officials may have the same power to ar- rest and convict viators as they have in the limits of Birmingham.
 Section provides that during exposl- tons or races the city may be empowered to regulate and license any business con ducted in the grounds. Under special act the city of Ensley has police jurisdic- ton over the fair grounds and this right is already being exercised as the police department of Ensley has detailed 8 special officer, who is nov stationed at the grounds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
"Way Down East"

"Way Down East Is a play that has been remarkably successful. It Is one among many rural dramas that holds it's perennial charm undiminished and from which times takes none of it's freshness. The play was enjoyed yester- day afternoon and last night at the Jefferson theatre, where the simple but appealing story was unfolded by cap able company, with scenic accessories sufficient for the needs of such pro- duction.
 Musical comedies seem to be having their day just now, but a play like Way Down East" deserves to be cherished, as being typical of what Is best and purest on the stage. There are not enough dramas of American life that have the color and fidelity necessary to success. In the dearth of new dramas there is nothing more appealing to the hearts of theatregoers than those old favorites which have stirred the emotions oft be- fore but continue to hold their popu- larity and their power to attract
 The attendance would have been much larger last night had the weather been more favorable. As it was theatregoers seemed anxious to avail themselves of the only drama to be presented at the Jefferson theatre this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
PROPERTY BROUGHT
 VERY FANCY PRICE
A LOT ON FIFTH AVENUE AND TWENTY-FIRST STREET WAS SOLD YEsTEROAY-MAY ERECT A sKYscRAPER LATER.

Alex T. London has bought from Thom- as G. Hewlett the residence property at the southwest corner of Fifth avenue and Twenty-first street for s24,5O0.
 brick tenements, two stories high, with high pitch basement and fronts A feet on Fifth avenue and GO feet on Twenty first street. MT. London owns the two adjoining houses on the Avenue front 5s feet, making in all his corner holding 1Oe feet by 60 feet.
 The Hewlett sale was negotiated by Brown Bros. & Co.,, and is regarded as significant because of the fact that this property was on the market last winter for much lower figure than the price paid by MT. London The enhanced value is attributed to the union passenger sta- ton being built on Fifth avenue, which will, it is believed, convert-the avenue into a business thoroughfare. It is now predicted that within the next two or three years Fifth avenue between Nine teenth and Twenty-second or Twenty third streets will be fashionable shop ping thoroughfare.
 The Alabama club occupies the Hew- lett houses, and according to the terms of the sale will remain in it's present quarters two years longer. While MT. London bought this property as a straight out investment, it is said that skyscrap- CT will probably be erected on the site at the expira tion of the Alabama club s lease.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
CUNNINGHAM CLUB
 FOR BIRMINGHAM
TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION WAS EFFECTED AT MEETING HELD LAST NIGHT IN THE CIRCUIT COURT ROOM,

large crowd of representative citi- zens filled the circuit court room last night when the first step was taken look ing to the organization of "Birming- ham Cunningham club" A temporary or ganzation was effected and next Mon day night was fixed as the time for the election of permanent officers. Two hun dred and eighty-six members were en- rolled as members of the club.
 The purpose of the organization Is to work in the interest of Lieutenant Gov ernor R. M. Cunningham's candidacy for governor. A number of speeches were made and considerable enthusiasm was manifested.
 Jason M. Mclaughlin was elected tenn porary chairman of the meeting and Isdore Shapiro was named as temporary secretary.
 After considerable discussion it was de- cided to appoint a committee on perma- nent organization. The committee con- sisted of John B. Watts, w. J. Carter, Isidore Shapiro and F. l. Monks, who retired and after few minutes confer ence brought in a report recommending that next Monday night October Is, be fixed as the date for effecting a perma- nent organization of the Birmingham Cunningham club. After some debate the report was adopted.
 On motion the meeting was thrown open to all who desired to make talks. Among those who spoke were Frank Deedmeyer, F. l. Monks and Col. w. w. Shortridge
 A committee was then appointed to ar range for the meeting to be held next Monday night to select speakers to ad- dress the meeting and to complete the other necessary details. The secretary was instructed to invite the Wylam Gun ningham club, which was organized a Monday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
NEGROES HELD TO
 CRIMINAL COURT
TOBE JOHNSON AND HENRY FIELDS WERE CONVICTED BE- FORE JUDGE FEAGIN OF BUR- GLARY AND GRAND LARCENY.

Tobe Johnson and Henry Fields, two negroes, were the most important pris- oners before Judge Feagin in the police court yesterday They were bound over to the criminal court under a $2O0 bond each, both being charged with burglary and grand larceny. According to Police man Stapp, Johnson was attempting to sell stolen goods when arrested Satur- day night The patrolman says the ne- gro offered to buy his release This charge was mol pressed when he was or dered to the county jail.
 Fields was arrested by Policemen Dom olson and Mcknight Saturday night on Second alley, between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets. He was in a house which he is accused of robbing. While he was talking to the inmates negro woman went for the officers.
 Ten dollars each was the fine imposed on each of the three negroes, Will Jones, Sam Evans and Drew Terrell, charged with gaming. Several young men arrest ed Saturday night for whistling in the Jefferson theatre were fined $5 and warn- ed not to repeat the act.
 As a fitting close to the morning levee, of Lillie Williams and will Sherrill. The charge of fighting against them was dis missed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
MANY VIOLATORS
 WILL GET HEARING
JUDGE FEAGlN FINED TWO YES- TERDAY AND TEN OTHERS WILL BE TRIED ToDAY-EIGHT IN ONE RAID.

Sunday law violaters had an inning be- fore Judge Feagin of the police court yesterday Two were fined and ten more will probably be called up for final hear ing today. Of the ten cases that went over, eight were arrested in raid made on place over a store on Second ave nue. They gave their names as follows: Frank Grill, John Kontz, Jim Skorentzar, Gus Jeteles, Peter Brown, Nick Maerak. George Matize and Steck Mitchell. None of them was ready for trial yesterday morning. The police say they were play ing cards and pool, and drinking beer when they were arrested. The case Of w. D. Coplan, who was arrested Sunday by Policeman Parker, was put off until today. Two other white men, George Winter and Joseph Agnesia. were fined $5 each. Only one negro, Will Strather, was among those arrested for violating the Sunday law. He was fined 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
MAYOR WARD BACK
 AFTER A VACATION
HE SPENT TWO WEEKS IN NEW YORK, BUT IS BACK IN HARNESS AGAIN-HE HAD MANY VISITORS YESTERDAY,

Mayor George B. Ward is home again after vacation of two weeks in New York city. He says he had good time, but was glad when his two weeks ended and he was ready to board the train for Birmingham. He reached here at noon yesterday, having left New York Satur- day night, and went immediately home.
 The Mayor put in his first appearance at the city hall shortly after o'clock and from that time until late last night he was as busy as the proverbial bee. Greetings were exchanged with the diff ferent heads of offices at the hall and others who dropped in at intervals to welcome him back. and there was hardly A moment when he could devote his en- tire time and thought to the big stack of mail on his desk. He managed to get through with 1t however, before he wend- ed his way home last night, feeling that he was thoroughly in harness again.
 MT. Wards trip to New York was pure ly for pleasure. He stopped at the Astor house and says he met number cf for mer Birmingham people who have caught on in Gotham and are doing well. He says there is quite a colony of Alabama folk in New York and that they wield quite a power.
 Besides going through his mall, signing numerous papers and transactng other business in his office, the Mayor made inquiry about the preparations that have been made for receiving President Roose- velt on the occasion of his visit to Bir- mingham Tuesday, October "A. He was gratified with the work of the general committee and other committees that have the matter in charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
NOTES NOT PAID.
Continental National Files Complaint
 Against Union Cotton Mills.

Charleston, s. C., october 9-The Con- tinental National bank of Chicago, through their attorneys, filed in the United States circuit court here today a bill of complaint against the Union Cot ton mills of Union, s. C., and T. C. Duncan, the former president of the mill, claiming that they had allowed nine promissory notes aggregating $45,000 to go to protest The notes were for s5000 each. made payable at four months with interest, and the complaint alleges that no part of the amount has been paid.
 At a meeting of the stockholders of the Union mills recently held, an investiga- ting committee reported that there was. including debts and stocks. an outstand- ing indebtedness in excess Of the accounts valuations of property of $691 ,000
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10

ment at the Bijou theatre last night up- der circumstances that lead one to be- lieve 1t will be one of the most popular playhouse. As producer of laughs .'Mr. Dooley' deserves the highest commen- dation. It is true that much of the com edy is the broadest farce. burlesque and slap-stick fun, but it is excellent. of it's kind, and the crowd last night fairly howled with delight. Although all the lights went out in the latter part of the second act and the theatre was dark for ten or fifteen minutes, this mishap was not sufficient to dampen the ardor of the crowd and the performance was success fully resumed
 The company presenting MT. Dooey' is in many respects superior to the or ganizations which usually present musi- cal comedy down south. In the first place all the principals are good Talent is by no means rare and good voices are re- marked. There Is also a chorus of girls who sing and dance well, are spirited and contribute viyacity to the performance. The chorus Is unusually well trained and is costumed prettly. A number of rollick-
 Ing, tuneful songs are rendered. and the girls participate in series of enssm- bles stage drills and dance1 that aie well executed
 The song numbers and the costumes of MT. Dooley' are pleasing to a degree. Several patriotic songs. with picturesque costume effects. evoke rounds of applause. The Chicago Song and Yankee Doodle Dandy in the first act were good. while Atlantic Girls" "I Love Them All" with the Girls of All Nations and Clancy were vociferously received in the second act.
 Paul Quinn and Emil Heuser proved themselves to be excellent comedians, while Frankie St. John and Marie Rich mond combined talent with good looks. The vaudeville sketch introduced by Miss St. John and Johnnie Le F'evre was clever.
 "Mr. Dooley' is nonsenscal but is sparkling entertaining show. the kind to make one laugh immoderately without asking the reason why. The musical features are commendable. The Bijou will undoubtedly do big business this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
MINING COMPANY
 WAS ORGANIZED
r. Y. HUFFMAN AND COL. L. w. JOHNS OPENING A MINE IN ST. CLAIR COUNTY NEAR THE SEA- BOARD AIR LINE.

T. Y. Huffman and Col. l.. w. Johns, two of the best known and oldest mine operators in the district, have begun the work of opening a new mine at Oden- vile, in St. Clair county, two miles from the Seaboard Air Line railroad. The new mine is located in the rich Cahaba coal fields and consists of four seams, the first vein being seven feet thick.
 The company Is named the Ida Rose Mining company, and is named in honor of Mrs. Huffman and Mrs Johns. The company has 300 acres of land, and will shortly begin the erection of fifty houses near the opening of the mine.
 The Seaboard has begun the construc- ton of a spur track to the mines, and the mine will probably be put into opera tion by Christmas.
 MT. Huffman is president of the com pany and Colonel Johns is secretary. The most modern machinery will be installed, and the mine will be operated in the most scientific manner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
POLICE COMMISSION
 WILL MEET TONIGHT
Policeman Smith Will Be Tried-"Red Light" District Will Come Up
 for Consideration.

The police commission will meet to- night at o'clock in regular monthly session. The trial of a number of police men is the principal business on the regu- lar calendar but it is suspected that the citizens of the Seventh ward will again renew their protest against the estab- lishment of the ''red light district
 Since the last regular meeting, Chair man Parker called special conference for the purpose of hearing from the citi- zens. At that time they presented peti- ton asking that certain things be re- ported on by October 10. Chief Wier was commissioned to report on what he had done concerning the "red light"
 Of the policemen to be tried interest centers in that of Policeman Smith, who is said to have used unnecessary violence in arresting negro named John Will Hams. A passenger made complaint to Chief Wier and he filed the formal charge The testimony of the conductor on the car will probably have much weight with the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
MEMORIAL SERVICE Is HELD AT TEMPLE Prayers Offered for the Dead
 of Church GREAT MEN PRAYED FOR Yom kippur, the Day of Atonement, Brought to Close Last Night at
 Jewish Houses of
 Worship.
GREAT MEN PRAYED FOR

Memorial service for the dead of the congregation during the last twelve months and for great men who have died during the year brought Tom Kippur, the Day of Atonement to a close in Temple Emanuel at 6 o'clock last night.
 Temple Emanuel was filled to overflow Ing and the synagogue of the Knesseth Israel congregation was thronged with people. Services at the latter place be- gan at 6 o'clock yesterday morning and continued until the blowing of the rams horn last night.
 The services at Temple Emanuel began at 10 o'clock yesterday morning and con tinued until sunset. During the day the members of the congregation made peace among themselves, lasted and made re- paration for their sins At the morning service Rabbi Newfield delivered force full sermon, at the close of which the congregation continued to pray for their future life and for their friends
 ChiIdren's Service.
 The service for, and conducted by the children. was one of the features of the celebration. The younger element of the congregation spent an entire hour in going through an interesting service. It was lead by children throughout.
 Promptly at 3:3O o'clock the memorial service for the dead began. During the loc of Temple Emanuel died. They were: David S. Fox and Henry Beck. Prayers were said for the repose of their souls, and, by special request from persons in the congregation, prayers were offered for number who died prior to the begin Ing of the year ending last night.
 After the congregation had prayed for Its own, prayers were offered for the famous Jewish scholars and phlanthro- pists who have passed away during the year. Those named: David s. Moccato, the noted philanthropist of England whose home was In London; Rabbi M. Kayserling of Budapest Hungary, chief rabbi and famous as a Jewish historian; Consul A. s. Simon of Hanover, Germany a philanthropist and founder of a number or tecnnologlcal ScnOolS, Isaac 6lrScn Weis of Vienna, famous as a Jewish scholar; Prof. Leo Errera, an educator at the University of Brussels, and Gules Op- pert, a member of the Institute of France and famous as a Jewish scholar and Assy- riologist. It is said of him that he was the greatest student of Assyriology of modern times.
 John Hay Remembered.
 After offering prayer for their own members and the notables of the Hebrew race who died during the last year, a solemn prayer was offered for John Hay, late secretary of state, and Joseph Jef- ferson, dean of the American stage and one of the greatest opponents of dra- matic art this country has ever known Besides these many others were mem toned.
 The services were opened by a flute solo, played by Mrs. Furman. Anthems and solos were sung at intervals during the entire service, including a violin solo by Miss Regina Henberg Prayers for all mankind were offered at the close and the services came to an end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
Frank Deshon In Musical Comedy.

It is believed that local theatregoers are assured of an attractive offering in the engagement of Frank Deshon in ''The Office Boy" which occurs at the Jeffer- son theatre tonight, tomorrow matinee and tomorrow night.
 Frank Deshon has always been local favorite, but 1t is expected that he will add greatly to his laurels when he ap- pears in "The Office Boy" which was one of the great successes last year in the east particularly in New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
Gertrude Johnson.

The funeral of Gertrude Johnson, the a-vear-old daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. w. Johnson. 53O7 Wade avenue, Kingston, will take place from the family resi- dence at 10 o'clock this morning Ihe ilt- tie girl died Sunday night at l2 o'clock and will be buried at Woodawn cemetery. MT. Johnson is local cashier of the South ern railway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
"The Fortune Teller"

The number of managers who have this season made productions which re- quire the services of young women who can sing, and are pretty as well, has been unusually large, but 1t is said that the Messrs. Aborn, in their production of "rhe Fortune Teller" have coterie ln their chorus that would be hard to excel, either as to grace, beauty or vocal accomplishments. "The Fortune Teller" Is to be seen and heard at the Jefferson theatre next Thursday matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
MANS LEG WAS BROREN
 IN MYSTERIOUS MANNER

In some mysterious way J. S. Chal- mers, employed at the Sunny Brook dairy at Powderly, fell from wagon yesterday and sustained a broken leg. He was brought to the city in an ambulance and carried to the St. Vincent hospital.
 The wagon was loaded with hay and the team was being driven by w. E. Mat
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
FOOT AND LEG BROKEN
 IN A PECULIAR WAY

From what could be learned the team was in charge of MT. Burns when the ac- cident happened. He was walking in front and noticed that something was the mat ter with a pipe. He stopped without thinking of impending danger. The team did not stop, and before he knew it the wheel of heavy wagon had caught him above the heel and run over the calf of his leg. Examination showed that the bones were broken and that his leg was fractured
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10

While stopping to fix water pipe the wheel of wagon run over Stationary En- gineer Burns foot and leg, breaking both. The accident occurred yesterday morning at the Cahaba Coal and Coke company's mine. d few miles from Birmingham, on the Southern railway.
 As soon as the accident happened Burns was placed on an incoming train and brought to the city. He was met at the depot by Green & Co.'s ambulance and carried to St. Vincents hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10

thews, owner of the farm. Chalmers was seated on the hay when suddenly MT. Matthews heard him scream Looking in the direction from which the cry came he saw Chalmers in an apparently helpless condition. He jumped down and rushed to his assistance. Seeing the nature of the wound he called up Shaw & Son, un- dertaEers, for an ambulance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
David Montgomery.

The funeral of David Montgomery, v years of age. took place yesterday morn ing from the late residence, 213 Phillips street, Avondale. Services were held at 10 o'clock. MT. Montgomery is survived by a widow. three sons and one daughter. He was buried in East Lake cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Infant povel.

The funeral of an infant daughter or Mir. and Mrs James P Dovel took place from the family residence, Twenty-sixth avenue and Twenty-third street, at o'clock yesterday afternoon. The child died early in the morning. 1nterment was in owens graveyard. North Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
"Suster Browns" Books Free.

Melville B. Raymond. will play his cartoon comedy, Buster Brown" at the Jefferson theatre next Friday and Sat urday with Saturday matinee.
 The 16-page. Illustrated. four-colored Buster Brown picture book. of which evkry boy and girl has heard. will be distributed at the box office to every youngster who applies for them. In a case of this kind, the rule will have to be. First come, first served" and there can be no deviation from the rule. Each child will he required to have a written request from one of it's parents. Other wise the books are free. The distribution will commence this morning.
 "Mr. Dooley."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
Mrs. Alice humphries.

The funeral of Mrs. Alice Humphries, who died at the Hillman hospital Sunday. took place at the parlors of Lige Loy yesterday. The interment was in the Southside Catholic cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-10
ADJUSTMENTS
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AT THE JEFFERSON.

Tuesday and Wednesday nights, ! with matinee Wednesday after ; noon--Frank Deshon in 'The Office ! Boy" Thursday afternoon and night ; ''The Fortune Teller"
 Friday and Saturday nights, with matinee Saturday afternoon Buster Brown"