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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
SHAW AND SOCIETY

mat clever writer in the New Yorker
 whose Reflections" are always readable
 pays his respects to Mr. Shaw In the iast issue Of that paper, and presents very clear and wholesome view of what IS generally accepted as a topsv turvv philosophy. Says the New Yorker:
 We have listened to so much of what
 Bernard Shaw has to say against societv tnat now 1t Is surely time to hear the other side of the case-society against
 bernard Shaw. No one is more ready to admit that evil exists among people of
 wealth and distinction than members of
 the so-called exclusive circles, but no rational human being can believe society to De as bad as MT. Shaw paints it. If the social structure were really so per- forated with holes as the witty Irishman seems to imagine there would be no sub stance, no society, left. Americans could shield themselves behind the fact that MT Shaw must necessarily have gathered
 his data-supposing him ever to have dealt In actualities-from English society, but his manner of misrepresenting the truth Is too evident to call for any such subterfuge. He would naturally claim all the privileges of a playwright and a genius so to arrange his characters as to get the greatest permissible effect permissible according to his own lights He surely had the right to select from i the human race such examples as will
 best illustrate his tale so long as he keeps within certain bounds. But Is he justified in persistently distorting the
 true proportion of things merely for sake of a witticism? It puts him in the same class with man who would tell falsehood simply to make a pun.
 Doubtless Shaw does not believe half or quarter of his own rash statements,
 but when man has once expressed him self in print he cannot so readily disin- herit his assertion. Shaw Is perhaps the wittiest Irishman who has ever dstin- guished himself In English literature-a modernized and dramatized version of the Dean of St. Patricks. Yet we all admit
 today that something was sadly askew with Dean Swifts vision, for he too in-
 sisted on making all people as bad as the worst
 Such characters as Mrs. Warren and
 her partners in business presumably ex- ist and are no more eager to die than the rest of us, which is no reason at all
 why their private affairs should be ex- plotted on the stage as though worthy of emulation. Too much study of this sort of thing breeds a cynical familiarity
 which in itself borders on mental de- pravity. The moral may be there, but somehow the moral becomes only part and parcel of the satire. When a man has aired such a multitude of wild fancies he can scarcely demand serious consid- eration for his ethical conclusions.
 In Candida and You Never Can Tell" Shaw is at his best because he is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
FRANK WILSON'S
 HOUSE IS ROBBED
THIEVES MADE RICH HAUL LATE SUNDAY NIGHT-DESCRlPT OF THE ARTICLES WHICH WERE STOLEN.

Thieves made a big haul at the resi- dence of Frank Nelson, 936 South Twen- tieth street Sunday night. Several hun dred dollars worth of fine clothing was stolen. A gold watch locl1et and chain are also among the missing things. The watch is an IS size, hunting case, with "F. NJ engraved on the outside and Frank Nelson" on the inside. The locket is shaped like a lock, and Is engraved "F. to J." It Is studded with diamonds
 The following suits of clothing and dresses are missing: One full dress suit, one dark gray checked suit, one dark gray overcoat, one boys size overcoat dark checks), one boys size brown-striped suit. one pair low quarter tan shoes, one small tan grip marked Frank Nelson, Annis- ton, Ala.," one white vest and a number of white shirts, one white dot Swiss even- ing dress, one light tan evening wrap, trimmed with black fur and cream lace, brown satin lining, one light blue crepe dress, trimmed with lace and pink glrdle. The police have been notified of the rob bery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
MRS. BACON ENTERTAINS.

Mrs. Don Bacon entertained at cards yesterday afternoon in compliment to Mrs. Cathcart and Mrs. Hagood. Of the many delightful events in their honor none have been more enjoyable, the oc- casion assembling about fifty guests. The luncheon served at the close of the games was a delicious one.
 The house was decorated with yellow and white chrysanthemurns. The bridge whist prizes were won by Mrs. Evans J. Dunn and Mrs. Davis Roberts, and the euchre prizes were won by Mrs. John M. Caldwell and Mrs. William Mudd Jor- don. All of the prizes were Douglass heads and the score cards were decorated with miniature Douglass heads.
 Mrs. Bacon received in a French gown or white moire the flonnces of which were finished with pompadour borders. The waist was trimmed with faces with which were combined pompaddur chiffons. Mrs: Hagood wore light green with a black picture hat and Mrs. Cathcart was attired in light blue with hat to match her costume
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
SPONSORS NAMED FOR
 ALABAMA-AUBURN GAME

in his least offensive humor. In fact it is a mystery how man capable of the delicate bits in these two pieces should have managed so to degrade his genius to gratify a thirst for notoriety. Why does 1t never occur to this man who feels himself to be so much greater than Wli- liam Shakespeare that he might satirlze his personal mania for publicity? Yet even in the best of the plays there ap- pears signs of the Shaw excuses-exeuses for undutiful children; excuses for inter ference between husband and wife In Man and Superman" the same thing De- comes more salient. No one commits any serious crime for the reason that none Of the characters has the courage of hls convictions. If he had the scene would be laid in some British penitentiary. But here again and in more obnoxious form are the excuses-excuses for free love, excuses for every kind of disrespect for every reverent institution. Shaw mistakes utterly the institution and the individual. Because it is not sacrilege to stone an evil priest man has no right to throw stones at the altar itself
 l had sooner take a young girl to see
 Sapho' than any of the more rabid Shaw productions. In "Sapho," Iris and similar plays any sensible girl can read the moral printed in capital letters. With Shaw the philosophy is rotten to the core. Every imaginable crime some- how dwindles down purely to matter of personal opinion. The bad people seem smart" the things they say to vindi- cate themselves are smart things that will stay in the mind far longer than any yelled moral. In fact the moral is the only thing Shaw takes the pains to veil. He might as well spare himself that trouble as 1t Is quite consumed in the furnace of his satire
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
"Hazel Kirk"

Miss Effie Ellsler and her company gave a pleasing presentation of the comedy drama. Hazel Kirk" at the Jefferson yesterday afternoon and last night.
 One was impressed with the sincerity and the finished work of Miss Ellsler Her interpretation of Hazel was the soul of the play. Miss Ellsler congresses the attention of the audience from the mo- ment she appears at the exterior of the old mill on market day, bids her father goodbye, and at his command perfunct- only kisses Aaron Rodney, to whom her father had affianced her in childhood, and who had paid for her education. to the moment the curtain goes down for the last time upon reunited and happy family, The part of Hazel Kirk is easily overdone. But the boise of Miss Ellsler at the most dramatic points-when she Is confronted by her husbands mother with the accusa- ton of an Illegal marriage. and at the old home, after wanderings, where her father, now blind, unconscious of her pres ence at his feet, pronounces a curse upon her head-she is most effective.
 Hazel Kirk is a pleasing drama, and the audience, though small, was appre- ciatiVe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Miss Bettie Maben, who, with her chaperon, has been in Paris most of the autumn, will go to Sicily Saturday for a. stay of several weeks. Miss Maben who was quite i'll all the summer, has improved rapidly since she has been abroad and although she has not entirely regained her strength she has been able to go to the opera in Paris and to enjoy the French capital at this season.
 
 Mrs Maben will resume her Thursday afternoons at home In December. MT. William A. Chenoweth arrived ycs- Hillman. Mrs. Chenoweth, MT. Arthur Chenoweth and Miss Margaret Cheno- weth will return from The Meadows early in December.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ruckar, whose marriage was a recent event, have been in town several days, staying with Mrs. Fuckers mother. Mrs. Armes. They will leave today for Washington.
 Miss Mary Gillespie will return this week from Memphis and will have as her guest Miss Hobson.
 MT. George Armes and Miss Dorothy Armes will leave today for GreenviIle. Ald. Ine wedding or MT. ArmeS and Miss Scale will take place Wednesday, Miss Armes will be one of the bridesmaids,
 sss
 MT. Jelks Cabaniss spent Sunday with his parents. MT. and Mrs. Edward H. Cabaniss.
 MT. and Mrs. Morriss have taken Mr. and Mrs. Ross c. Smiths house on Syca- more street for several weeks, when they expect to take possession of their new residence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
"The Black Crook"

Undoubtedly "The Black Crook as pre- scented at the Bijou theatre last night, is the most pretentious and spectacular production which has ever been offered at this theatre. In fact, the size of the company, the scenic equipment. cos- tunes and light effects are on scale that is, to say the least, unusual in a popular-priced house.
 The revival of "The Black Crook" one of the most talked-about plays ever pre- scented in this country, was heralded abroad as something glittering, gorgeous and superb. Of course, press agents are to be permitted a certain latitude in ex- pressing themselves, but the spectacle presented at the Bjou theatre last night was on an elaborate scale. Neither the scenery nor the costumes were new, but they were supplied with abundance, clever light effects added to the effective ness of the, various stage pictures pre- scented, while a large company contribut- ed life and movement to each scene.
 The story of "The Black Crook" bears some resemblance to that of Faust and affords opportunities for brilliant scenic environment Thirteen complete stage pictures were presented during the course of the play. including a transform ation scene at the conclusion that was most effective. During the action of the play, musical numbers. dances, vaude- vile specialties and ensemble numbers were introduced
 The vaudeville was especially clever and entertaining, including an exhibition of ventriloquism by MT and Mrs. c. w. Williams that was good; a whrlwind dance by the Three English Rosebuds.' , that won enthusiastic applause; series of acrobatic feats by the Five Dona- zettis' that were excellent a clever singing and dancing speciality by John Gilroy and Emma Seigel and several song numbers.
 ''The Black Crook" merits the claims made for its spectacular features and is pleasing as an entertainment. It deserves to do big business this week. for 1t is seldom that a production of its size and general excellence Is offered at popular prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
Fitts Begins His Campaign.

Tuscaloosa, November 1S.-(Spuecial)- MT. Henry Fitts opened up his campaign for the legislature last Saturday in speech at Windham Springs in this coun- ty. Mir. Fitts stated that he ran as a Conner can, believing that the fight that MT. Conner was making in the state was vital here in Tuscaloosa county. In ad- lition to announcing himself on the rail- road rate reform platform. MT. Fitts fur ther stated that he was opposed to the ring rule of Tuscaloosa county, and he pledged himself, If elected. to do every thing in his power to have the board of public works of this county abolished. MT. Edgar Clarkson also made a few re- marks after the close of MT. Fitts speech in behalf of the candidacy of Captain Hobson, stating that Captain Hobson championed about the same issues that MT. Conner and MT. Fitts did.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
Frank Daniels.

Frank Daniels in new musical farce, Sergeant Brue," under the direction of Charles Dillingham;, will be the attrac- tion at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow and Thursday
 Sergeant Brue" was one of the note- worthy successes of last season and the season before in London. It ran there for over a year at two theatres. It was produced by the Frank Daniels company in this country last spring, and had a season of six months In New York alone. MT. Daniels interprets the title role, that of a London policeman. who inherits a fortune providing he becomes an inspec- tor within certain period of time. The libretto Is by Owen Hall, who has written most of the books for the Gaiety theatre, London, and is particularly well known as the author of "Florodora.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
WILL REPORT TO
 BOARD OF REVENUE
THE COUNTY SURVEYOR HAS DE- CIDED THAT GUT GAN BE MADE
 TO REDUCE THE GRADE OF
 TWENTIETH STREET.

County Surveyor P. S. Milner will make a report to the Board of Revenue to- morrow morning at 10 o'clock on the preliminary survey of the proposed ex- tension of the Twentieth street road across Red mountain.
 The Board of Revenue will at the same time hear the petition of the committee of citizens appointed at meeting a few weeks ago to arouse interest in the project.
 Thursday afternoon at o'clock the committee will make a report to the cit izens interested in the grading of the road, at mass meeting to be held at the Commercial club rooms.
 The plan of the surveys made by Mr. Miner is to cut tunnel under the tracks of the Birmingham Mineral The cut will be about sixty-seven feet deep and the carrying out of the project will cost sSooO or $9000.
 The cutting of the tunnel would con- meet Birmingham and Shades valley with a road of between and per cent grade. The proposed cut will have to be made through almost solid stone and red ore.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
FLETCHER MUSIC CLUB.

A business meeting of the Fletcher Music club, under the direction of Mrs. J. s. Bridges. was held Saturday af- ternoon in Mrs. Bridges studio on Fifth avenue, near Twentieth street. The follow ing officers were elected: Miss Lillian Phillips, president; Miss May Chase vice president Miss Tryphena Chase, secre- tary and treasurer. Programme and mem- bership committees were appointed. Miss Mamie Killian was elected chairman of the former committee, her assistants being Mis- Francis Steckley and Miss Lillian Cross. Miss Florence Strange is chair man of the latter committee and her as- sistants being Miss Dorothy Wilson and Miss Lucille Halliburton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
What LiquOzOne Is.

The virtues of Liquozone are derived solely from gases. The formula is sent to each user. The process of making re- quires large apparatus and from to 14 days time. It is directed by chemists of the highest class. The object is to so fix and combine the gases as to carry into the system a powerful tonic-germicide.
 Contact with Liquozone kills any form of disease germ. because germs are of vegetable origin. Yet to the body Liquo- zone is not only harmless. but helpful in the extreme. That is its main dis tinction. Common germicides are poison when taken internally. That is why medicine has been so helpless in a germ disease Liquozone is exhilarating, vi- talizing. purifying; yet no disease germ can exist in it.
 We purchased the American rights to Liquozone after thousands of tests had been made wiah it. Its power had been proved, again and again, in the most diff ficult germ diseAses Then we offered to supply the first bSttle free in every dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14

At the football game on Saturday be- tween Auburn and the University of Ala bama society will be brilliantly in evi- dence as several driving parties have been planned, and there Will be coaching paries in honor of the visiting teams.
 The selection of Miss Mary Gillespie as sponsor for the University will lend bril- liancy to the occasion, as her unusual beauty and charming manner have att tracted much admiration. Miss Gilles- pies maids of honor will be two charm ing debutantes, Miss Mary hirkpatrlcK and Miss Hobson of Memphis.
 The Auburn sponsor is Miss Roberta Roberts of Montgomery, lovely belle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
soc Bottle Tree,

If you need Liquozone, and have never tried it, please send us this coupon. We will then mail you an order on a local druggist for a full-size bottle, and will pay the druggist ourselves for it. This is our free gift, made to convince you; to let the product itself show you what it can do. In justice to yourself please accept it today. for it places you under no obligations whatever
 Liquozone costs soc and s1.00
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14

fn almost every hamlet-every neigh borhood-there are living examples of what liquozone can do. Wherever you are, you need not go far to find someone who has been helped by it.
 Talk to some of those cured ones per- haps your own friends are among them. Ask if they advise you to try Liquozone. Or let us buy you bottle, and learn its power for yourself. If you need help, please don't wait longer; don't stay sick. Let us show to you-as we have to mill 1ious-what Iiuuozone can do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
DISCUSSED IMPROVEMENTS.
Board of Revenue and Road Supervisor
 Had Long Conference.

At the regular session of the Board of Revenue yesterday, the members of the board and County Road Supervisor J. Ed Haigler discussed the proposed work on the macadamized roads, which will begin this week Mir. Haigler reported that the dirt roads of the county were in good condition.
 No formal plans relative to the order of the work was decided upon but the board has determined to put all of the county road forces at work on the macad- amissd highWays ct once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
DELEGATES LEFT.
Attend Meeting of Alabama Christian
 Missionary Association at Athens.

The delegates to the twentieth annual convention of the Alabama Christian Missionary association left Birmingham yesterday at noon, going in a special car over the Louisville and Nashville railroad to attend the convention at Athens this week.
 About twenty delegates from this dis trict were joined by nearly fifty from south of Birmingham. The convention assembled about 150 members of the Christian church in Alabama and the meeting promises to be very interesting. The delegates are expected to return Thursday or Friday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
''l'nn We'll
Because Of LiquOzone," is a Tale Told Everywhere

ease that required it. And over one mill lion dollars have been spent to announce and fulfill this offer.
 The result is that II 100000 bottles have been used, mostly in the past two years Today there are countless cured ones. scattered everywhere, to tell what Liquo- zone has done.
 But so many others need it that this offer is published still. In late years, sci ence has traced scores of diseases to germ attacks. Old remedies do not apply to them. We wish to show those sick ones at our cost--what Liquozone can do
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
MISS eRAHAM's LUNCHEON.

Miss Alice Graham will be the charm ing hostess today at a luncheon in compli- ment to Miss Ware, Miss Clanton and Miss Wilkins. The occasion will be beau- tiful one and those invited to meet them are Miss Linly Graham, Miss Chisolm, Miss Annie Earle, Miss Bessie Jemison, Miss Florence Dawson, Miss Elizabeth Jemson, Miss Pinckard, Miss Alice Moore, Miss Emily Armistead Miss Jennie Trimble and Miss Eva Conner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
MRS. BROWN ENTERTAINs.

Mrs. Charles c. Brown entertained in- formally yesterday morning at bridge wnlst Tn compliment to Mrs. Hagood and Mrs Cathcart. The occasion waa e de- hghtfui one and the prizes were Douglas plates Tor the guests of honor, a nina ture grandfather's clock and a potted plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
Still Had a Little Pride.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 What is this man charged with?' asked the police justice.
 Stealing dog. your honor." said the officer
 Well, sir, what have you got to say for yourself?"
 Your honor," answered the prisoner, drawing grimy coat sleeve across his nose, eff you'll make it embezzlement I'll plead guilty may be thief, but I've got feelin's."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14

music cities, Wells organization is un- surpassed by none of the famous brass and reed bands. It Is made up of artists and the ensemble work of the musicians under Mir Wells baton Is said to be well nigh perfect.
 Well is enthusiastically received in the larger cities, and as he will present a popular programme, large audience may be expected tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
shepard's Moving Pictures.

The programme that will be presented at the Jefferson theatre during the com ing engagement of Archie Shepard's nov mig pictures next Saturday matinee and night will be especially attractive scenes of travel never before attempted by mo- tion photography as well as reproduce tions of famous historical events of past decades.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
Where 1t Applies

These are the diseases in which Liquo- zone has been most employed. In these it has earned its widest reputation. In all of these troubles we supply the first bottle free. And in all-no matter how diff fcult-we offer each user two months further test without the risk of a penny. Asthma Goitre-Gout Abscess-Anaemia Gonorrhea-Gleet Bronchitis Hay Fever-Infiuenza Blood Poison La Grippe
 Bowel Troubles Leucorrhea Cqaghs-Colds Malaria-Neuralgia Consumption Piles-Quinsy Contagious Diseases Rheumatism Cancer-Catarrh Scrofula-Syphilis Dysentery-Diarrhea Tuberculosis Dyspepsia-Dandruff Tumors-Ulcers Eczema-Erysipelas Throat Troubles Fevers-Gall Stones Skin Diseases
 Also most forms of the following: Kidney Troubles Liver Troubles Stomach Troubles Women's Diseases
 Fever. inflammation or catarrh-impure or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
CHURCH SOCIAL.

Mrs. Charles Roy will entertain at a soclal Wednesday afternoon at 8 o'clock at her residence, 10OS South Nineteenth street. Tor the benefit of St. Paurs church sanctuary fund. e''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
Wells Band Toniuht.

Wells band of St. Louis, which won laurels as the official band of the world S fair. will be the attraction at the Jef- ferson theatre tonight. According to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14

poisoned blood-usually indicate a germ attack.
 In nervous debility Liqu nc acts af vitalizer, accomplishing 0arkable rs. suits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE JEFFERSON.

Tonight-Weir band.
 Wednesday and Thursday nights Frank Daniels in Sergeant Brue." Saturday afternoon and night Shepards moving pictures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14
AT THE BIJOU.

All the week, with matinees this afternoon, Thursday and Saturday afternoon-"The Black Crook"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14

Champ Clark lectures to night atGelders' Hall, corner Fourth Ave. and 2Oth St. Admission 75c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-14

Don't miss the forced Rug Sale at the Oriental Art Store, Sl0 North Nineteenth Street.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1905-04-06

President Roosevelt has been notified b
5 efetary Taft that the GENIUS Of the Pail
ippincs has been completed and published
snd that, under the law OF 1902, the Presi
dent shall, two years hence, direct th'
Philippine commission TO call a general d
tclion Of the qualified voters OF the Island,
to select popular assembly This will
siys the natives Of the Philippines part il
the government OF their country such q,
they never dreamed Of attaining in Ia,
Spanish days. The legislature OF the Phil
ipfires will consist Of popular chamber
,ltoted bya vote Of the psople, ard by an
other chamber consisting Of the Philippine
commission, appointed by the President
and confirmed by the Senate. Ia tbs,
branch native FilIptnos, as well as Ameri.
cans, will have seats.