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ADJUSTMENTS.
At the BlJou.

The Bijou theatre was opened last night
for the fall and winter season with a
rollickng farce comedy, entitled "A Run
away Match" The play proved to be
highly divertlng. The situations were
amusing. the lines witty and the plot
est Mrs. Eleanor Matche, young
widow elopes with Cuthbert Claxton, no
longer young. but still full of the joy
of life. Leonard Claxton, son of Cuth-
bert Claxton, also elopes, and with Mile
Matehe, daughter of Mrs Matche. The
two couples meet in country hotel, fol-
lowing a railroad wreck Immediately the
action grows in merriment until the cur
tain falls on a hilarious climax. The re-
naming two acts contrive to sustain the
fun. The denoument brings the two eld-
erly people tc-Sether as well as the
younger couple. who fell in love with
each other on sight.
The farce was fairly well acted and was
we'll received, although quite departure
from the musical comedies and melo-
dramas which are usually offered to Bijou
patrons "A Runaway Match" is clever
enough to carry itself but the presenting
company is uniformly well balanced and
satisfactory. Fred House acquitted him
self well as Leonard Claxton, while Miss
Maude A. Scott was pleasing as the
widow. Miss Scott also sang several songs
that won applause.
Robert Harry and Johnny Johnston
made a hit in vaudeville sketch, which
they introduced in the third act. Both
Mr. Marty and Mr.. Johnston are well
known to Bijou theatregoers. They were
given a cordial welcome, and when they
had finished their songs they were vocifer-
ously encoured. Both sing unusually well.
insurng them success in the vaudeville
world
The attendance last night was large. The
newly decorated theatre, together with the
new curtain, won much favorable COM
ment
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ARE NOT
ISSUING ANY PASSES

The Hepburn rate act went into effect at
- o'clock last night. AT that time the
new law in regard to railroad rates and
the posting and filing of tariffs went into
effect. 1t means revolution in many re-
spects in the railroad world
Among other things a number of the
railroads have shut off entirely all passes
and complimentary transportation of
every kind Notices have been issued those
holding passes that they would not be
honored after midnight last night.
These instructions have not been re-
ceived by the passenger men of all the
railroads. but by a majority of the lines
entering Birmingham. Several of the rail-
road officials have been instructed to re-
turn their pass books, with complete rec
ords of passes which have been issued, to
the office of the general passenger agents
of the railroads.
In regard to the freight end the inter-
state tariffs to all points have to be post
ed in each place from which they are
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CRISIS APPROACHING.
Instructions Occur Daily and 5pread
Throughout Russia.

London August 27.-The correspondent
OF the Teheran of the Daily Mall, under
date of August 25, declares a crisis Is
approaching In Persia, that with Russia
paralyzed, Germany's great opportunity
is at hand that the entire organization
is eollapsing; that the provinces are in
condition of anarchy; that the treasury
Is empty, and all the available securities
mortgaged; that the army unpaid for
months is in a condition of open mutiny.
and that instructions occur daily and are
fast spreading, the only trust worthy
troops in Teheran being the Cossack bril-
gade which also is BEGINNING to get out
of hand
THE cause of the truble," the corre-
spondent says, rs partly the Mullah's
initiation of the Russian revoutionaries,
and partly the stirring of pan-islamism.
The Shah is losing his health as well as
control of his subjects. and is intriguing
with the Sultan as the supreme head OF
islam. Turkey continues her aggressions
on the western frontier"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-28
THE AMERICAN GUILD.
FraternaI Order Is Growing Here-Lo-
cal Chapter Has Good Membership.

Edward S. Jones, the deputy supreme
governor of the American Guild for Ala
bama, has succeeded in establishing in
Birmingham a strong local chapter.
The membership, which is composed OF
ladies and men, forms an enthusiastic
body, and is made up of representative
people At nearly every meeting additions
are reported
The Birmingham chapter is called Ga
leski. in honor of Supreme Governor s.
Galesh Of Richmond. Va, where the
headquarters of the guild are located.
The chapter is taking steps to have
new and handsome regaiia made. and
when the officers and members are ar
rayed In their varl-colored robes and
adornments, deliberately trimmed in gold
and silver, they will present an attractive
body of guild ladies and gentlemen.
The American Guild publishes hand
some magazine in the interest Of the or
der. The August issue contained pic
ture of Deputy Supreme Governor Jones.
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NEGRO WILL BRAHAM
INJURED AT BOYLES
Was Attempting to Catch southbound
Train, When He Lost Hold
and Fell.

VIII Braham, a negro fireman employed
ny the Frisco Railroad, was dangerously
and perhaps fatally hurt yesterday after
noon at about o'clock, while attempting
to board southbound freight train No. 70
on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad
at Boyles. At a late hour last night, the
negro was lying at the st. Vincent hos
pital in a critical condition from a frac-
tured skull and other injuries about the
head.
At the time of the accident. it is said
that the train was moving along rather
rapidly. The fireman attempted to catch
hold to swing himself aboard, but lost
his grip in some way and fell, the train
striking him about the head, and the i'm
pact with the ground also injuring him.
Besides the dangerous fracture of the
skull, the negro sustained a number of
bad bruises and a deep cut under his
right jaw. His home is said to be in
Florence.
Shaw & Son furnished ambulance serv-
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SENATOR COCKRELL
DISCUSSES RATE LAW
Union Pacific Railroad VIII install Its
Own System of Refrig-
orator Cars.

Washington, August 27.-F ormer Sena-
tor Cockrell of the Interstate commerce
commission tonight, when asked regarding
the attitude Of the Interstate commerce
commission in cases where railroads had
not been able to complete their schedules
within the time prescribed under the new
law, said the matter had not been con-
sidered by the full commission. and moth
ing could be said tonight as to what the
commission would do.
Senator Cockrell said each case would
have to be judged on its Individual merits
As direct consequence of the provis-
ions of the rate bill, the Union Pacific
Railroad determined to install its own
system of refrigerator cars. Heretofore
the Armour private cars have had a mo-
nopoly of this business over the Union
Pacific and Southern Pacific with all the
profitable California trade.
The Union Pacific today opened bids for
600 steel underbody refrigerator cars, and
is likely to ask for bids for another lot
soon,
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PINO GUERRA TALKS
TO AMERICAN PEOPLE
Says He viii Accept No Offers Of
Compromise From the Cuban
Government.

San Juan de Martinez. Cuba, August
27.-An Associated Press correspondent
spent last night in Pine Guerra's camp.
Proceeding a league from town the COR
respondent encountered the insurgents
ctlposts, and asked 20 DE taken to the
genel al, which was finally done, after
sending letters of Introduction.
Guerra said he vas willing to talk to
ne American people and said
Il wanted It understood that ! will not
accept any offers Of compromise with the
Cuban government but | would be glad
to arbitrate with properly accredited rep
resentatlves of the United States APP
pointed by President Roosevelt on the
basis only of a new presidential cleo
ton in Cuba. Otherwise we shall stay
out indefinitely. We could not trust the
promises of the Palma government in any
case"
Guerra is all-powerful among the peo-
pie of this district. He believes most
confidently that he could take San Juan
de Martinez and defeat the government
troops any night or day. He charges
President Palma, Secretary Montalvo and
Freyre and Rada with all manner OF
official and personal dishonesty. Until
Sunday Guerra had money. but this is
completely exhausted and today he be-
gan issuing orders for payment for sup
plies on the Cuban government, which
he assures the people eventually will
be paid.
Guerra said he would not object to
foreign governments guarantee of lnspec-
ton of the new elections with the object
of enforcing a fair deal. but he would
not trust the Palma government.
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BOOSTERS TO HOLD
MEETING SATURDAY
WILL ADOPT PLAN AT THIS MEET
ING FOR CONDUCTING THE CAM.
PAleN FOR ADVERTISING 5lR-
MINGHAM.

A joint meeting of the committees of
the Travellers Protective Association, the
United Commercial Travellers and the
Commercial club, has been called for
Saturday afternoon at 1880 o clock at the
Commercial club rooms.
The three committees are known as
the Boosters" and the object of their
efforts will be to arrange a systematic
method of advertising Birmingham
through the medium of the travelling men
who are considered better advertisers Of
a city than any other class of men In
the world
At the meeting Saturday afternoon the
plans for conducting the advertising CAM
paign will be outlined and the commit
tee will arrange to carry out the plan
adopted. Among other things will be the
question of the Birmingham Buttons
which will be worn by all the travelling
men, and which the Commercial club
will furnish
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WORK SUSPENDED.
Secretary Root VIII Be Received In
Chile Without Display.

Santiago de Chile, August 27-The min
lister of war has decided to suspend work
on the largement of the military park at
Taliahuano. The government will facli-
tate emigration of those who have been
impoverished by the earthquake to the
Magallanes territory.
The minister of foreign affairs ANNOUNCE
ed in an interview today that in company
with Mr. Hicks, the American minister,
he would leave Santiago tomorrow for
Lota, to meet Mr.. Root, the American
Secretary of State, and his party. In ac-
cordance with Mr.. Roots expressed desire
the Chilean government will receive him
without ostentatious display.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-28
NEGRO Stabbed at Hrookslde.

Noah Wood, a negro, was yesterday
brought in by Deputy Sheriff ]. P. Brent
and lodged in the county Jail on the
charge of assault with intent to murder
The negro is alleged to have stabbed
and dangerously wounded with a knife
John Treadwell, another negro, at that
place yesterday. Full particulars of the
trouble could not be learned, but it is
said that the wounded man is in dan
gerous condition.
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MAY DIsBAND..
All Leaders Except Pine Guerra Seem
to Be Willing.

Havana, August Ex-senator DOLE, a
leader of the moderate party, at the
conclusion of conference with Presi-
dent Palma at midnight, stated that
practically all the insurgent leaders of
consequence except Pine Guerra had
signifled their willingness to disband
their men If all were positively guar
anteed immunity for their insurrec.
tionary acts On account of informa
ton of the insurgents willingness to
quit the field, there will be no further
enlistments.
Fifty tobacco growers and dealers
met tonight and promised assistance in
restoring quiet.
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PRESIDENTS CONGRATULATIONS.
Gen. r. 3. Brown Elected Commander
of G. A. r.

GAINESVILLE, Ohio. August 7.-Among
many other congratulatory letters that
Gen. r. B. Brown has received since his
election as commander of the Grand Army
of the Republic, is one from President
Roosevelt, which says in part:
MY Dear Commander-in-C Chief: Let
me send you word of sincere and hearty
congratulation upon your election as COM
mander-in-chief of the Grand Army. With
all good wishes and trusting TO have the
pleasure of meeting you personally in
Washington this winter, l am sincerely
yours THEO. ROOSEVELT"
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SneciaI Tenn Called.

Albany, N Y, August Ex-Governor Hig-
gins announced that he had ordered an
extraordinary term of the appellate di-
vision of the supreme court to be held
here on Wednesday to hear arguments on
the motion of the international policy
holders committee. which seeks to compel
the state superintendent of Insurance to
strike the names of four membts of that
committee from the so-caled administra-
ton ticket for trustees of the Mutual Life
Insurance company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-28
Konrad Is Discharged.

Hamburg, August 27.-Ewald Konrad,
alias Baron Santos Won Dobrowski Dom
nersmarck, who was alleged to have de-
serted his American wife at Paris, taking
$4,000 worth of jewelry and some of her
money, and who was arrested here Au-
gust 20 on the charge of robbery, was
discharged today. The court held that he
was not culpable under German law His
wife, who registered as Baroness Dom
nersmarck, visited him at his hotel here
today. The socalled Baroness. who is of
a good family, married Konrad in Manila,
MAY L.
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TWO WILL DIE.
Result of Four-cornercd Fight at Ma
con, Ga.

Macon Ga. August 27.-As the result
of free-for-all fight near the Southern
depot here this afternoon, George Curtis,
carpenter had his skull crushed in three
places by blows from an axe; Joe New
some, a popular young man, had two bull
let's sent through his right and left
breast. With both these men death is
but a question of only few hours.
Two women and Curtis became engaged
In a quarrel. Newsome heard the quarrel
and rushed to the scene. The two men
met at the doorway. John Curtis, brother
of George. appeared. He drew a pistol
on Newsome and secured an axe and went
for George Curtis, crushing his skull with
three blows.
John Curtis opened fire, striking New
some twice, the third bullet acciden ally
penetrating the head of his PROSTATE
brother. John Curtis escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-28
Commission Makes Ruling.

Washington, August 27-The interstate
commerce commission in a decision In the
case of A. ]. Phillips company against
the Grand Trunk Western Railway and
others, sustained the somewhat lower
rates on westbound than on eastbound
traffic, because of different conditions, but
held that no satisfactory reason appears
for a greater disparity than prevails on
articles of substantially the same char
acter in the classes.
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effective, and so placed that they are con-
venient to the public. This law In regard
to tariffs also applied to the passenger
department
A meeting of the Alabama Car Service
association will be held this morning in
the office of w. A. Moody, manager. Sew
eral routine matters will come up for dis
cussion.
Circulars have been received In Birming-
ham announcing the appointment of w. S.
Melton, superintendent or telegraph of the
Cincinnati New Orleans and Texas Pa
cific and the Alabama Great Southern. He
succeeds G. L. Lang, resigned. His head
quarters will be In Chattanooga.
f. H. Resler, travelling agent of the
land and Industrial department of the
Southern railway yesterday moved his
office from Birmingham to Atlanta, ac-
eording to the instructions in the recent
circular issued by M. V. Richards, head
of that department.
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Hobart Okla August 27.-An attempt
was made to wreck fast Rock Island
passenger train last night betweeh &C.
tebo and II bart, and the wrccber was
captured and brought to jail here Loose
ties had oceh piled on the trace but
the engineer s3w the obstruction and stop
ped his train jus: in time. man hiding
beside the track started to run bal. wJs
overtaken by the trainmen. to whom he
gave the name of Charles Comhs.
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REPRESENTATION Denied.

San Juan, Porto Rico, August 27.-The
American Federation of Labor of Porto
Rico was today denied representation on
the legislative ticket of the Zlonists con-
vention, the majority holding that a law
maker subject to the dictates of the fed
GRAFTON, should be hurtful to the party
policy and public interests. The repub-
lican party maintains Il similar posi-
ton.
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petltIona hal Rankrllntnu

John Howell and Peter Penn filed volun-
tary petitions IN bankruptcy in the fed
eral court yesterday, the first giving his
liabilities at $345 and the second giving
his liabilities at $47, both claiming assets
consisting of small amounts in money
due, which comes under the head Of ex-
empt personal property.
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Killed BY Lightning.

Roswell. N. M. August 27.-Two men.
found sitting upright In a wagon dead,
and four mules dead in harness near
Kenne, have been identified as Victor and
Thomas Simpson, brothers, who lived on
farms near Ida. They were killed by
lightning when driving from Roswell to
their farms.
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George Harvey Murdered.

Beaufort, s. c.. August 27.-George NJ
Harvey, a well-known planter of the
Button section, was murdered last night
at the plantation home Of his son on
Ladies Island. He was shot in the head
and his son found the body on returning
home. william Bennett, a negro. Is IN
jail, charged with the crime. He denies
his guilt
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Sister Rose Dies.

Lafayette, Ind, August H.-sster Rose
M. Schmidt, superior Of st. Bonafice
school of Lafayette, died tonight at St
Elizabeths hospital from a compiled ton
of diseases. She had been at the head of
the school for twenty-nne years and vas
one of six sisters who came to this coun-
try in 1875 and founded st. ElzaAefhs
hospital of this city
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Tom Hunhcs Hurt.

Tom Hughes a middle-aged man, was
painfully but not dangerously injured last
night at about 7:30 o'clock by being struck
by an East Lake car at First avenue and
Twenty-irst street. A slight cash was
cut on the head. He was carried to the
St. Vincent hospital in the ambulance OF
the Green Undertaking company
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS


Marjorie d. Young, aged 10 years, died
last night at the residence of her par
ents at 5000 Railroad avenue. woodlawn
The funeral services will be conducted
from the residence tomorrow morning at
10 o'clock. and the interment will be In
Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-28
Drumhead court.

Riga, August PA punitive expedition
visited the district near Weden where a
rural guard was killed recently, institute
ed a drumhead courtmartial, put to
death three revolutionists and logged
many peasants with whips. A fine of
$500 was imposed on the two communes
involved
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Minister viii Proceed.

London, August 2s.-The Daily Tele-
graphs correspondent at Tangier states
that the German minister has been in
structed to proceed to the Sultan's court
at Fee September Is, the same date as
the departure of the American mission.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-28
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the
probate clerks office yesterday as fol-
lows:
]. G. Arbery of Montgomery to Miss
Clara Gerst.
Robert w. Daniels of Birmingham to
Miss Loula Moore.
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SpeIIino Reform.

London, August 27.-Spelllng reform is
still the subject of keen discussion and
editorial comment. Much satisfaction is
expressed that President Roosevelt's pro-
posals are meeting with opposition in
America.
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Troops Reach Fort Reno.

Ell Reno. Okla. August 27.-The twenty
fifth colored infantry reached Fort Reno
last night from Brownsville, Tex, follow
ing the instructions of army officers, as
result of the recent trouble at Browns
vile. Orders were issued today at Reno
that no trooper shall visit FL Reno with
out pass. The camp Is 1uet tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-28
Conference Classes.

Rio de Janeiro. August 27.-rhe lnterna-
tlonal Pan-American conference closed
tonight. The ceremonies were brief but
impressive. General Rio Branco the for
eIgn minister of Brazil made farewell
address. A brilliant bali at the foreign
office followed the session.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-08-28
Hiqh Price Lemons.

San Diego, Cal, August 27.-The cash
price of lemons is now at the highwater
mark, cents pound the highest price
obtained here in five years for fresh fruit
picked from the trees, although and
31h cents a pound has been paid in pre-
Vious years.
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Anti-coium League.

Hong Kong, August 27--An anti-opium
league has been formed at Honan to CO.
operate with the Canton league. There
was an enormous attendance tonight at
the opening meeting of the new organiza-
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Postmasters Appointed.

Washington, August 27.-(Special)-
Mary A. Walker appointed postmaster at
Walker Springs, Clarke county. vice M.
S. Walker removed.
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calls 100 FEET.

Wichita. Kan, August 27.-Mrs Mamie
Napier of this city. a professional aero
maui, fell 100 feet from a balloon tonlgh.
while attempting parachute descet and
was fatally injured.
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Liaht Frost In Kansas.

Topeka Kan. August PA light frost
was reported from Reading. Kans., today,
breaking the record Of the last ten years
for early frost.
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Strike Situation Bad.

SAINT Andre, Spain, August 27-The
strike situation Is again bad, a general
strike having been declared throughout
the mining region. Troops have been sent
TO preserve order.
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THE WEATHER.

Washington, August 27.-Forecast for
Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Tuesday
and Wednesday; light variable winds.
heal Weather Data.
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E. t. Shaw G Sons. Undertakes.

Green Undertaking Company.
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