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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
The Majestic.

\ novelty musical act is being present. ed at the Majestic theatre this week by Mons. Herbert. Unassisted he plays variety of freak instruments. including al arrangement of tunblers. one of whistles. another of tea cups and on other im- proyised instruments. With the cups he makes a "hot finish" at breakneck speed and shows what a combination of agile fingers and a musical ear can accomplish.
 There are five other attractions to be seen besides new pictures on the Maiosto- graph. Her Sunday School Boy IS 1he title of pretty comedy presented by Mollie Fuller and Fred Hallen, and Two Theatre Tickets" interpreted by Carl San derson and Miss Billee Bowman, serves 10 introduce the music abilities of this leam. Mr Sanderson being especially entertain ing with selections on the piano. The trio, Gilroy. Haynes and Montgomery in .'The Good Ship Nancy Lee have sweet voices and know how to use them Orville Pitcher is the black face entertainer, and LeGompt. the fire eater, amazes with nis act in eating fire,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
Al H. Wilson TonieF1 t.

pleasant event will be the q peparanee at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon and tonight of Al II. Wilson the Ger man dialect comedian, in Sidney K. Ellis new play of Switzerland, "M etz in the Alps" Mir. Wilson's success in past sea sons is his best advertiseme en1 for his present engagement In the ch aracter of Metz Muller" which MT. Wilson por- trays in his new play, his delicate humor is forceful at all times and he grows pathetic when occasion dema nds, with charming tenderness.
 Metz in the Alps" tells a most in- teresting story, its situations being well conceived and finely executed. The scenery includes some handsome sets
 The company supporting MT. Wilson includes many names well and favorabiY known and each individual has been se- lected with a Knowledge of his or ner fitness for the part assigned.
 MT. Wilson sings the following new songs during the action of the play. My Heaven is in Your Eyes" "WilSon's Lul- laby.'' Swiss Mountain Bird Yodel, Songs of Old Fatherand," w hispering Breeze" and "Snitzlebank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
oIna NethersoIe as SaphO.

The transformation of q Woman's soul that was blackened by a hid eous past to one that is pure and white and ehastened by the fires of a great and consuming love is. in brief the story of "Sapho. Jean is in the picture. of course, but his personality. at best none of the strongest is overshadowed by that of the woman who loves him and clothes herself m sackeIoth and ashes for his sake, It Is a wonderful woman, that Saphp a creature of impulse and un bridled emo tion passionate. subtle and beautiful, vet revealing the naivete of a child. Her soul i, smothered by a past for which she claims no responsibility. though she pays for it all in an agony of tears and sell ahnegation. It was such woman that Olga Nethersole portrayed in the perfee- ton of her art at the Jefferson theatre last night. In such a story details do not count. The canvas is broad. the play of emotions ineessant. The heart of Fanny Ie Grand is laid bare with all the con summate skill of art. When two stormy souls are swayed alternately by love and duty the spectacle is one to be viewed with deep sympathy and respect. if not pity.
  ance. It would hardly be necessary to pay her that compliment. In her lighter moods she was softened by the change which had come oyer her life and in her emotional scenes she met every require ment.
 That remarkable scene in the second act in which the story of her past is told bv a chest of old love letters and Jean forces her to read when her very being cries out in revolt, was maSnif1 gently pre- sented by both Miss Nethersole and MT Mills These two dominated { he play, or course and the support which MT. Mills gave the star was in every way worthy of her best efforts William Clark made much of his opportunities sts Cesaire Gaussin and elicited many lau ghs by his comedy. In the role of an elderly beau, handicapped by a wife. he was divertng. The remaining members of the company had little to do The play concerns it. self principally with two persons. Those are Fanny Le Grand, known in art cir cles and the Bohemian world of Paris as Sapho and Jean Gaussin, d. provincial student
 There is comedy in "Sapho' but the note of tragedy is more insist tent It Is in the separation,, when Fanny gives ur her love for the sake of his future and his family that the actress reaches eli max of dramatic effort. It is in this scene that the reason q etre or the play is i made plain and the consecration of Sapho Is finished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
JUDGE TAKES CASE
 UNDER INVESTMENT
Will Render Decision Today In the Habeas Corpus Proceedings of
 George Jost.

The habeas corpus proceedings instituted by George Jost, confined in the county iaii under an indictment charging him with the murder of Robert E. Hamilton. a constable, in North Birmingham on November ', were concluded late last night and Judge Weaver reserved his de- cision until noon today.
 Between thirty and forty witnesses were examined in the case, and upon some points the evidence was very contradic- tory, especially upon the point concerning the threats which both the defendant and deceased are alleged to have used, and also upon the direction of the buggy in which the deceased rode in passing lost 5 house.
 The state vigorously opposes the appli- cation for bail and asks that the defend ant await the action of a jury, while Judge Allen insists that the defendant was Justified in protecting himself from attack in his own house. and that no jury will convict him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07

Horace Baker, general manager of the Queen and Crescent route, in charge of transportation and maintenance, spent several hours in Birmingham last night on his first trip of inspection over the system He went to Meridian and will return to Birmingham some time this morning and remain during the day.
 Like MT Garrett. whom he succeeded, Mr. Baker is greatly interested in the Birmingham district and it's development, and he promises to be as great a friend to the district as was Mr. Garrett. He expressed great interest last night and said that he was anxious to spend some time in Birmingham studying the condi- tions and the situation.
 There will be no changes on the Queen and Crescent so far as the transportation and maintenance departments are con- cerned. MT. Baker said last night that he had no changes under contemplation and did not expect to make any
 "The Queen and Crescent is in good shape said MT. Baker. "Of course I am out on my first trip over the system
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
New Gayety.

Last night all the seats were sold at the New Gayety theatre That makes the fourth night in succession that the Gay oty has been filled to the doors this week, a pretty good evidence that the Lid Lifters" is d show that pleases the peo- pie The matinee attendance every has been the largest in the history of the theatre, another pretty good evidence of the merit of the show.
 Next weeks Scrlbners Gay Morning Glories' will be the offering and it IS said to be another of those surprise shows. It will have strong cast of comedians in d straight comedy q vaude- vile olio of five acts of variety and a spectacular finale called "A Night in Japan which Is said to be very pretty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
FEDERAL PRISONERS
 TAKEN TO ATLANTA
Gordon DuBose Failed to Appeal and Goes to Serve His Five-Year Sen
 tence In the Penitentiary.

Yesterday morning United States Depu- ty Marshal Hartley took the federal pris- oners convicted at the last term of the federal court in Birmingham to Atlanta. where they will be confined in the United States penitentiary.
 The following prisoners were removed: Gordon DuBose convicted of misapplying the funds of the First National Bank of Ensley while engaged as president of the bank, and sentenced to five years inn prisonment.
 J. D. Philips convicted of illicit dis tilling, sentenced to six months imprison- ment.
 Isaac Newman, convicted of burglariz- ing q postoffice. sentenced 10 fifteen months Imprisonment.
 Henry R. Fowler convicted of forging a pension claim, sentenced to fifteen months Imprisonment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
SETH LOW WILL BE
 CITY'S GUEST TODAY
FORMER MAYOR OF NEW YORK ARRIVES AT NOON TODAY FROM MONTGOMERY AND WILL RE MAIN THROUGH TOMORROW.

Seth Low, former mayor of New York and ex-presdent of Columbia university, will be the guest of Birmingham today and tomorrow. He will arrive at noon to- day over the Louisville and Nashville from Montgomery, and will probably be in the city until tomorrow night.
 Arrangements for MT. Lows entertain ment have not been completed as the making final arrangements. The plans so far are only tentative, but whatever the entertainment may be the committee states that it will be in keeping with Bir- minghams hospitality to all her guests.
 The committee on arrangements con- sists of Mayor Ward, John L. Parker and ex-Governor Joseph F. Johnston. The reception committee appointed to meet MT. Low at the train today consists of Dr. J. H. Phillips, chairman; J. o. Thompson, w. H. Sims, the Rev. pr. A. J. Dickinson, the Rev. Dr. J. w. Stagg Col. T. G. Bush Robert Jemison Jr., H.. B. Gray, Major F. Y. Anderson, w. w. Crawford, w. P. G. Harding, H. L. Bad ham, R. N. Rhodes, R. S. Munger, Walk CT Percy, G. M. Cruikshank and R. ID. Elliott.
 MT. Low will be invited to speak at the High school auditorium while in Birming- ham.
 It was announced some weeks ago that MT Low would be in the south on a visit this winter, and the Commercial club sent him an invitation to come to Bir- mingham and be the guest of the city. He accepted the invitation and will be the e1lest today and tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
NEW GENERAL MANAGER
 WILL SPEND DAY HERE

and am seeing everything to be seen new and studying the road, the indus u.es and the cities along 1t. and gather ing all the available information. l saw a great deal of Chattanooga today, went around the belt that we own there and I was much impressed. l expect to see Birmingham tomorrow.
 q have heard much of Birmingham and it's prospects, and am greatly inter- ested in the city and district 1 want to become thoroughly acquainted with the people here, the industries and get in very close touch with the general eondi- ticns. Every railroad man knows that Birmingham has great future in the railroad world.
 There is no news now on the queen and Crescent Route that I know of. Our Improvements are progressing well and things are in as good shape as could be expected. The ear situation is bad, but that is tse conditoin on nearly all the railroads They just canont get cars fast enough to handle the increasing business and there is a shortage of cars nearly everywhere"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07

D. H. Martyr, superintendent of the Southwestern division of the Pullman company. with headquarters in St. Louis, is expected in Birmingham within a few days to establish divisoin headquarters here.
 This is considered by railroad men as recognition by the Pullman people of the rapidly increasing importance of Birming- ham as a railroad center. In fact in the past two years the number of Pullman cars handled in Birmingham has increased more than three fold, and it is believed that within the next two years it will show an equal increase.
 It is said that c. W. Lewis will be made district superintendent when the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
At the Bijou.

Tn New York Town at the Bijou the- atre this week Is drawing well and ls proving popular offering. Charles How ard. the Austin sisters and others take the principal parts with credit. MT. How ard is a good comedian and the Ausua sisters are talented entertainers, The sup porting company is large. The gifl are good looking and form the best dressed chorus seen at the Bljou this season. Tn New York Town is elao- orately mounted and the light effects ara brilliant. The usual performance will bs given tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
PULLMAN COMPANY TO
 HAVE DISTRICT HERE

new district is created He is at present iE charge of the Pullman agency in Bir- mingham.
 Under the present arrangement all mat ters regarding Pullman service have to be referred to F. A. Barzen, superintendent in Chattanooga. When the new district is established here it will rank with that in Atlanta. Memphis, Chattanooga or any other southern place. and the superin tendent will report direct to St. Louis.
 When the new station is completed the Pullman company will have offices in it, and it is expected that the company will also establish a warehouse here for keep ing it's linens, supplies and other necessi- ties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the probate clerks office yesterday as fol- lows: Tinie Harris
 Pierre Alphonso Auclair of Birmingham to Miss Louise Dernoncourt.
 J. F. Bennett Of North Birmingham to Miss Ada Lumkin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07

verdict of most everyone who has wit messed the company which, under the personal direction of Thomas Dixon, IT.. is presenting "The One Woman" This play comes to the Jefferson theatre for two performances Monday afternoon and night December 1O. This is extrava gant praise for this new play. as The Clans man was the most sensational theatrical success in the last decade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
FOUND A POcKETBook.
Negro Janitor In the Postoffce Flncs
 Valuable Papers.

pocketbook was found December Tn the lobby of the postoffice by C. c. Har- vey, negro janitor in the building.
 The pocketbook contains a number of papers and a check on the Hanover Na- tional bank of New York for over Sl00
 The loser can obtain his property by calling at the postofice and describing the contents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
Rural Route Established.

Washington. December G.-(Special)-- William F.. Lightfoot appointed post master at Bughalla, Bullock county: rural route No 2 ordered esta blished February i at Cedar Bluff. Cherokee county serving 496 people and 124 families.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
Humane Officers Report.

Officer L. A. Bennie humane officer of the city, made his November report yes- terday The report shows that during November the officer made six arrests Five of the defendants were convicted of cruelty to animals ne fines for the month amounted to SS5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
PERSONAL.

Gen. w. w. Brandon, auditor-elect, was in Birmingham last night.
 Thomas J. Shirley, desk sergeant of the police force. is visiting relatives in Tus- caloosa.
 Mrs. Garnett Griffin, sister of Mrs J. I. Mcknight, arrived in Birmingham yes terday from Little Rock. Officer Me- Knight said yesterday that the meeting between the sisters was the first in the last twenty-two years. Mrs. Griffin is the wife of the editor of the Little Rock Gazette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
THE WEATHER

Washington. December 6.--Foreeast for Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana; Fair and colder Friday: Saturday fair and warmer; fresh northwest winds,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
Dandy Dixie MinstreIs-"

The Dandy Dixie Mnstrels. who will be seen at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow afternoon and night comprise stars of the black face art and the cotton pickers band. In the olio vaudeville acts are presented by Williams and Stevens, comic impersonators; Campbell Brot h CTS. an original ragtime comedy musica act Tony Trio, daredevil acrobats: James Crosby and the singing forces of the country in the Dixie College rangers ha-r monous blending of varsity class songs and pa triotic airs, with the oldtime songs of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07
DE! PRICES WHEAT FLAKE CELERY
 FOOD

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 For sale by all Grocers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07


 the Norfolk and Western in Chattanooga, was in Birmingham yesterday.
 T. F., Brooks, superintendent of the Birmingham division of the Louisville and Nashville, the Alabama Mineral and the Birmingham Mineral, yesterday am ncunced the following appointments
 j. N. Teague, master of trains of the line between Attalla and Boyles and the Alabama Mineral division and branches, as assistant superintendent of the same territory The position was established at the same time.
 P. E. Kemp, chief clerk to MT. Brooks. succeeds MT. Teague, both with head quarters at Annlston. O. D. Atkins of Nashville succeeds MT. Kemp. John W. Leach. with corps of dispatchers will be chief dispatcher of this territory at Anniston.
 M B. Drennen. assistant master of trains. has been appointed rule examiner, E. G. Evans succeeding him. MT Evans has been chief dispatcher of trains be- tween Decatur and Montgomery, and he will be succeeded by J. l.. Gallavan, hitherto night chief dispatcher. J. A. Kirtley succeeds MT. Gallavan. J, F.. Browne is appointed assistant master of trains on Birmingham Mineral and branches, except between Boyies and At taIla. Roy Brownie is appointed chief dispatcher of same territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07

"The One Woman" Better than The clansman.' is the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07

R. H. Lacey, southern passenger agent of the Pennsylvania lines, with headquar- ters in Nashville was in Birmingham yes terday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07

J. H. McAlister, commercial agent of the Norfolk and Western in Chattanooga, was in Birmingham yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07

O. M. Conley, assistant general freight agent of the Frisco in St. Louis, and w. T. Tyler, general superintendent in Springfield, were in Birmingham yester- 1aV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07

w. N Foreacre, general superintendent of the western district of the Southern, returned yesterday from Washington, where he attended the funeral Of Samuel Spencer, late president of the Southern. Mr Foreacre said yesterday that he had never seen so much respect paid the mem ory of any man, and that every railroad in the country. seemingly, had repre- sentative at the funeral. He said the services were very impressive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-12-07

In the first division of the criminal court yesterday the jury found Jesse Jackson guilty of assault with a weapon and assessed a gne of S225.
 Robert A. Freeman, charged with en- bezzlement, was tried and acquitted.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-20
IN STATE OF SIEGE
President Reyes Sends Dispatch to
 Consul General at New York.

President Reyes Sends Dispatch to
 Consul General at New York.
 New York. Jan 20.-Louis E. Bonil. la. consul general at New York for the United States of Colombia. to-day made public the following cable dis patch received by him from President Reyes and dated Bogota. January IS:
 Capital is declared fin state of siege in order to judge conspirators with perfect ealmness. Siege will he raised within a few days. Absolute tranauil- ity prevails throughout the country. .
 The conspiratorS alluded to are Felipe Angelo and three others arrest ed last December for trying to over throw the government of President Reyes. Their arrest was followed by considerable agitation in the capital and throughout the country. Consul General Bonllla had this comment ti make on the news:
 ..Ir was considered best by Pre<f. dent Reyes doubtless. tO put the sapi- tai in a state of siege-which means merely declaration of martial law-ln order that the trial might not be dis turfpesd in any way and that perfect justice be secured. There is no revolu- ton fin Colombia. The government is secure and the people content with President Reyes
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-20
CARRIED THE DAY
Rssslts ef Annual Election h the Wayland Clsb- How Csansetieut Boys Wes.

How Cssasetiest Boys Wes.
 New Haven, Jan 2O.-The Wayland club of the Yale Law school resolved itself into parliamentary body last evening, in theory, practice and in dead earnest. The club held it's annual meeting for the election of officers and the students living in Connecticut out numbering those from the outside, car ried everything before them. As re- suit the Connecticut men will rule the organization for the winter term.
 The officers elected are. President, George F. Mara, 'O6, Bridgeport; vice. president, Robert G.. Starr, 'O7, Stam- ford; secretary, A. Fremont Blanchard, 'O6, Meriden; treasurer, William Mac donald, 'O6, Hatfield, Mass; critic, I. J. Cohen, '06, Bridgeport; executive com mittee, Robert G. Starr, 'O7, Stanford; William J. McKenna, 'OS, New Haven.
 The nominating speeches were long and eloquent oratorial efforts.
 A rising vote of thanks was rendered to the retiring officers, who have com pleted very successful terms.
 It was announced that diplomas would be Conferred in the future for proficiency and efficiency" in debate to those who show this distinction dur ing their course in the Law school. This will place the Wayland club upon the same footing as the Kent club ill the matter of debating.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-20
CITY NEWS

City Clerk w. H, Sandland enter | tained the office force at his home on
 Piedmont street last night.
 The Waterbury Socialist party will | give a lecture and smoker in Room 24,
 Platt building. this evening. The lec- ture will be delivered by Rev Alexail- der Irvine and will on the social ques- tion.
 The following are the new officers President. Frank K. Lawlor; vice president, Dennis ]. Clancy: secretary and treasurer. Matthew ]. Richmond; assistant. John Bolan: librarian. Thomas Phallon: assistant, William Dunphy; standing committee, John !. welcb. James McGinnis. William Walsh.
 The pictures at Eagles hall tomor row night will be something entirely different from any ever seen in the city: they are all new films and inter esting subjects. Rallies. the Amateur Cracksman.- "The Green Goods Man the funniest films ever made. .'The Bil Poster and about fifty others. are or the program. John Dunn. the wei known tenor singer. will render his latest illustrated songs.
 Mrs Mary BunneIl. wife of AIberi BunneII. died this morning at tho home of her daughter, Mrs Rober EichmuIIer. 1g Orange street Funera service will be held at the house 10 morrow afternoon at o'clock by tho Rev Mir Walters The remains will k taken to Thomaston Monday in charge of Undertaken Moriarty. where tho burial will take place. preceded by ser vice at the Congregational church
 Visitors 10 the police station tlIis afternoon as they enterel tfpe door were greeted with the crfes of boy who was coafine1 in the lockup vh- was brought tiycrs this nssruin= ay Dsscer NeIesn- TIIe youth is ihIr teen year old boy by the name ui James Counor and was arrested fa stealing botfIrs from \ saloon ks+Fes oa BrOox street this morning He baS q bag sud was uszkisz away win Izrxe ausauu1 Of bsttses when br uas spotted hy ffe owner. He susznesiiafely gave ehsse and the boy to elDie hin sEppet into the sewer. CT -athrr Little Brunk- fhr stream which run. along under Rruak srr-pt- But OT~r Mclean z1< ea his tran sR5 soc1 fou1d him fn the hrupk- Wien fIs boz vas brozxhf ts the sfxfisa |. -es very we< sni vas covered vftl uu1
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-01-20
MEMORIAL SERVICES

Held at Berkeley in Honor of the Lats
 President Harper.
 Rerkeley. Cal Jan 11-services un- der the suspices of divinity schools of Berkelsy werp hesI vsstariay Fn mem ory of w. R. Harper. late president e the [ TniveTsity of Chtezzo President Benjamin Ide Whee1er. of the state university. delivered an euIoxy of Prr<Sfrnf Harper. ia the sourSe sf whirh iH rpferTinz to Joan D- Rseke- feIIerTs gifts to the Chsrzx0 university he declared a vfsh that s1berz nixkf be uo-- tainted mo1ey fa the vers1 vh5rh cozH be brozxnt ts such xpa1 use zni be rrnovrd frpm ifs t.fn1
 The death of Prs~szenf Harper a the speaker b~ltevrI VII rp-zH fa Iohu D. Rs<kefeEkF hss prvmI-e- ts fke Cnivrrxity ef Cks<zrs and zzT b-f1x sbcut eve1 uzfsr orporrunztzes fer eccrzplssinx re<Ie t1G