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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Bliou.

A vaudeville bill of uniform excellence is the exception rather than the rule. It is almost an impossibility to assemble six or seven acts in one performance and have all of them good,, therefore, it was no. surprise that the bill offered Bijou patrons last night was character ized by at least three features of de- cided merit. while the others were not especially strong.
 The singing and dancing of James and Bonnie Farley served to introduce some clever dancing by MT. Farley which was applauded. The orchestra got rattled and the act was narred by the antics of MT. Farley who apparently lost his temper. Sheppard Camp gave a. good monologue and sang his songs well, although sev- eral risque jokes might have been elim- mated without causing regret. The com edy sketch of Murphy and Willard was funny at times, but not altogether so. It was a good number as @ whole and was made interesting by the unique com edy introduced.
 The last half of the bill was strong Chassino the shadowgraphlst, gave a res markable performance. His dexterity and skill are marvellous and the figures which he produces quite realistic. It seemed that no silhouette was too difficult for him to attempt He used both his feet and his hands with astonishing results. Chassino was roundly applauded. The flying rings performance of Blanche Sloan was also meritorious Miss Sloan gave a daring exhibition and showed reckless disregard of danger.
 ''The Military Octette." although much hera1ded and extensively advertised, proved no disappointment. This act is not only a scenic novelty, but is charac- terized by q programme of music that Is brilliant. Three scenes were introduced, the first being a camp of Russian Illus sars in Siberia, the second camp of Royal F'usileers in India and the third a camp of United States soldiers. Each was appropriately staged and costumed, while the music was typical The bugle calls. military airs and solos won re- peated encores.
 The performance as far as the intermis- sion was disappointing but after the in- termisson 1t was good and the camera. graph furnished some new pictures that sent the crowd home in good humor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
RUN MANY SCHOOLS
 DURING SUMMER
COUNTY SCHOOLS IN CERTAIN DISTRICTS WILL CONTINUE DUR ING HEATED SEAsoN-INTER ESTING REPORT.

Everything points to the fact that the Jefferson county schools are in excellent condition. While the superintendent and his assistants have not made out the yearly statistics for the last session it Is a fact that the attendance was much larger than the year proceeding.
 Most of the county schools have closed for the summer, but there are still about fifty that will be kept open during the heated season. These are not regular summer schools, but are resumed ses- sions of schools in the agricultural sec tions that were adjourned during the crop making time to allow the farmer boys to assist in the planting and cultivatng.
 In preparation for larger teaching force next year Superintendent Thomas R. Walker of the Ensley schools is con- ducting a review summer school for teachers and prospective teachers in the city hall. He is assisted in the work by Prof. J. W. Letson, Prof H. P Bur russ and Prof. R. G. Hewitt. The school began on May 21 and will continue to within few days of the examinations that occur on July }, and 4. There are
 
 about sixty persons attending the ses- sions, about fifty of whom are women. The topics of study are taken principally from the regular state. text books and the idea in view is to make the prospec- tive teachers conversant with the sub jects from which the examinations are taken. This is the second year of such a school in this city, the one last year in the court house being the beginning of the movement The attendance on the school was less than half of the atten- dance on the present one.
 At a meeting of the Teachers Insti- tute held about six weeks ago, Professor Hewitt was appointed as a committee of one to make comparative study of the salaries paid the Jefferson county teachers and those of teachers in other parts of the country. His report, which was quite exhaustive. brought out some interesting facts. It showed that the average salary of a teacher in this coun- ty is $46 and some cents. Out of a total of twenty-six states this is in excess to that paid in seventeen of the number, and is greater than the average salary paid country teachers in either Massa- chusetts, Ohio or Indiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
ALABAMA EDITORS
 GO TO CONVENTION
PARTY LEFT BIRMINGHAM YES- TERDAY FOR INDIANAPOLIS IN SPECIAL SLEEPER OVER THE LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE.

The Alabama delegation of editors, &C., companed by their wives and daughters, left Birmingham yesterday at noon over the Louisville and Nashville railroad in special sleeper for Indianapolis to at tend the annual convention of the Ma tional Editorial association, which meets in that city today.
 Among the members of the party were Maj. W. W. Screws, editor of the Mont gomery Advertiser, and formerly presi- dent of the National f9dltorlal association, and Sc ,retaryl Jacob Pepperman of the Alabanl Press association, who Is exec utive committeeman for Alabama of the National Editorial association. Major Screws was accompanied by his wife. MT. Pepperman had with him Mrs. Pepper man and their daughter; and others in the party were: J. H. F. Mosley. Birming- ham Labor Advocate; Mir and Mrs Emile Lesser and daughter. Birmingham Courier; H. s. Dostes and Miss May Randall, Prattville Progress; w. H. H. Judson. wife and daughter, Bessemer Weekly; A w. Halston and two sisters, Lafayette Sun; Frank Crichton. Cianton Banner; w. T. Hall. Dothan Eagle. and w. E. w.. Yerby, Greensboro Watchman.
 A number of others from different sec tions of the state expected to join the party here, but failed to arrive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
COM MERCIAL CLUB
 ANNUAL MEETING
REPORTS OF OFFICERS AND COM MITTEES WILL BE MADE TO- NIGHT AT THE SMOKER TO BE GIVEN IN THE CLUB ROOMS.

The annual meeting of the Commercial club will be held tonight in the club rooms The reports of the officers for the past year will be read and the presi- dent-elect, Robert Jemison, Jr.' will be installed.
 The meeting will take the form of smoker and refreshments and cigars will be served It is expected that the att tendance will be very large, as there is a great deal of interest in the club and it's efforts.
 Secretary Babb yesterday finished his annual report and will submit it tonight. President T. H. Motion will make short report for the year, and the financial statement will also be submitted
 The various standing committees of the club will have reports. several of which promise to be very interesting. One of the reports will be that the manufacturing committee, which will show an unusually large number of enterprises located in Birmingham and the district during the rast twelve months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12

test are looking forward with interest to the coming debate
 It is said that both men will probably have new issues to spring at this time, and it is expected that the Selma moet- ing will be the beginning of one of the most exciting personal campaigns in the history of the state.
 It Is understood that the people of Sell ma are making extensive preparations for the reception of the candidates, and a large crowd is promised
 Third Senatorial Race.
 Though cullman county has already held primary and nominated A. A. Grif- filth for the state senate from the Third senatorial district, the election has been declared illegal by the district executive committee, and the candidates will run over in the entire district in the general primary August 27.
 MT. Griffith will remain in the race, but F. b. St. John. who opposed him In the county primary, has retired from the race.
 It is announced. however, that MT. Griffith will be opposed by John Wilson of Oneonta. Blount county. and Barrow Cowart of Winston county.
 Political Sparks.
 Quite number of the friends of the two candidates for governor in Birmin9- ham will attend the joint debate between the two men at Selma next Thursday night.
 H. c. Compton of Birmingham and H. A. Skeggs. Jr.. of Decatur. candidates for railroad commissioners, will address the voters at Bessemer next Saturday night. It Is rumored In county political cir cles that one or two new candidates will announce in a few days for the state, senate The candidates in the field at the present time are c. P. Beddow and the Rev. Edgar W. Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
WORK IS DELAYED.
Not Enough Creosoted Wooden Blocks to Finish Twenty-first Street Bridge.

Work on the Twenty-first street bridge has been delayed for a few days. because there was not on hand enough of the ere osoted pine blocks to finish the driveway through the center. The blocks are ex- pected at any time by the firm having the contract to repair the bridge. Upon their arrival the bridge will be completed in less than week, and will be ready for delivery to the city. The bridge has been closed to the public for five months, and has inconvenienced the public consider ably.
 The bridge is about 400 feet long and 40 feet wide. It is built of steel, reinforced concrete and creosoted pine blocks. On each side there is an eight-foot concrete walk for pedestrians, and between these two walks there is twenty-four foot driveway laid with creosoted blocks
 This structure is being rebuilt by the W. T. Young Bridge company and the Nashville Roofing and Paving company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
At the East Lake Casino.

The Casino Opera company began a weeks engagement at the East Lake Casino last night presenting "The Mi- kado." comic opera favorite. The com pany is small and the performance un- pretentious but is a good average of such summer shows. "The Mikado" is one of the most delightful compositions ever put on the stage and seems to lose but little of it's attractiveness in the passing years.
 The company playing at the Casino this week is a fairly good organization and contains Lee Adde, a comedian who was quite a fsvorite last season at the Casino in the Olympia Opera company. with dainty Lottie Kendall as the star. Both MT. and Mrs. Adde take prominent roles in the present organ;zation and acquit themselves well.
 "The Mikado" will be the bill for the first half of the week. "The Mascot" another favorite will be presented for the last half of the week. There will be the usual matinees on Tuesday. Thurs day and Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
TEMPLE EMANUEL PICNIC.
Sunday School Will Have Outing To-
 day at North Birmingham.

The annual picnic of the Temple Eman- uel Sunday school will be held today at the North Birmingham park. Special cars will be at the Temple this morning to take the plcniclSers to the park.
 It is expected that about 200 children and some of the older members of the Sunday school and congregation will go on the picnic, and the committee in charge has made arrangements for the children to have 9 great deal of fun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
COLLEGE MUSICAL RECITAL.
Closing Exercises of PolIock-Stephens
 College of Music Last Night.

The Pollock-Stephens college of music held its annual concert last evening at S:30 o'clock at 29 W. Twentieth street. These were the closing exercises of the music department for the scholastic year. The attendance was large and every one seemed to enjoy the occasion. Following is the programme which was rendered last night
 Piano Quartette-Andante and Varia- tions from Op. 20 ............ Beethoven Misses Handley Maxwell, Powell and
 Newton. A Rose Fable ....................... Hawley
 Miss Kate Harris. "Supposing" ......................... Bschoff
 Miss Buelah Lane. Premiere Valse ...................... Goddard
 Miss Ethel Newton. Naughty Little Raindrops' ....... Wolcott
 Miss Mabel Maxwell. "At the Spring ...................... Joseffy Miss Virginia B. Handley. ''The Lark Now Leaves His Nest" Parker
 Miss May Webb. Cascade du Chaudron ............. Bendel
 Miss Cornelia Fulton. Lullaby ........................... Mozart Summer Voices .......................... Apt Misses Minor, Truss. Terrell Lane, Schwartz, Maxwell, Hewitt, Webb De Lacee, Lane, Harris and Maxwell. 4th Mazurka ...............-.,....... Goddard
 Miss Mary Powell. There Little Girl, Don't Cry. .Schlesinger
 Miss Julia Belle Dowell. Invitation to the Dance ............. Weber
 Miss Mary Forbes. My Nightingale ................... De Koven
 Miss Pearl Patterson. Tarantelle (Venezia NapolD ....... .Lizzt
 Miss Edna Moore. with Verdure Clad" .............. Haden
 Miss Fern Minor. Ouartette. Jubelboverture .......... Weber Misses Handley. Maxwell, Powell and
 Newton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
Mrs. E, w. oakstrom.

Mrs. F. W Oakstrom. 73 years of age. died Sunday at her residence, 4723 First avenue. Avondale The funeral was con ducted from the home at 3 o'clock yes- terday afternoon, the remains being in- tered in woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
MAN DISAPPEARS.

Charles Reinhart. switchman on the Southern railway, who has re- gently been i'll at St. Vincent's hos
 pital, left his home at 4212 Fourth avenue, Avondale, Saturday after noon to walk through the park and has not yet returned. His whereabouts are unknown. It is feared that as a result of his weak ened condition his mind may be af- : fected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
Frances Thompson.

Frances Thompson. 30 years of age, died yesterday morning at 2i5 North Sixteenth street Death was caused by typhoid fever The remains will be sent to Ris- ing Pawn, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
Ivison Harris SIocumb.

Ivison Harris Slocumb, 2S years of age, died yesterday morning at his residence. AIT Seventh avenue, north. The deceased Is survived by father and six brothers. The remains will be sent to Knoxville, Ga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Miss Matte Woodruff.

Miss Hattie Woodruff 79 years of age, died yesterday morning at her residence, 1216 North Twenty-ffth street. The re- mains will be sent to Rome, Ga, this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
caIlie Milford Landlord.

Callie Wilford Lankford. months of age, died yesterday morning at the res idence of her parents at Rising station. The remains will be sent to Attalla this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
SUBCOMMITTEE ID MEET HERE TODAY Will Arrange Details for the
 August Primary SANFORD HAS ARRIVED Joint Debate Between Conner and Gun. nneham at Selma Thursday Will
 Be an Interesting Event.
 Surprises Expected.

The subcommittee appointed by the arrange for the August primary will meet at the Hotel IIillman today at noon.
 The object of the meeting Is to complete arrangements and details for the Au- gust primary and to formally open and take charge of the campaign.
 The candidates will also be assessed for the expenses of the primary. The various candidates that have announced for the different offices have been invited to meet with the committee and suggest plans and it Is possible that several of them or their representatives will be present.
 The members of the subcommittee are H. S. D. Mallory Selma, chairman; Rob ert H. Thach, Birmingham: William II. Stanford. Troy; Tipton Mullins. Clanton; A. P. Smith. Eutaw, and R. A Mitchell, Alabama City.
 All the members of the committee are expected to be present except MT Thach, who is out of the city on business for a few days MT. Stanford arrived last night and is at the Hilman. The other members will arrive this morning.
 Discusses Campaign.
 In discussing the political situation last night Mir. Sanford said:
 "On account of my position as commit teeman I cannot well afford to discuss men and issues, but l will say that the meeting of the subcommittee tomorrow will likely open the state campaign in good earnest and the indications are that it will be full of ginger and pie turesque features.
 "There are several live issues in the campaign that will no doubt furnish interest throughout. It Is hard to decide just what feature Is receiving the most attention.
 Down in my section of the state the people are taking special interest in our local candidates. Charles Henderson for for associate justice, while of course the gubernatoriaI campaign is receiving great deal oe consideration.
 'The contest for senatorial succession will, perhaps. be the most interesting feature of the entire campaign. There are a number of good men in the race for these positions and the friends of the respective candidates seem to be rallying around their favorites with great en- thusiasm."
 Tke Joint Debate.
 According to many friends of both can- didates, new features and several sur- prises will be injected into the guberna- torial campaign when R. M. Cunningham and B. B. Conner meet in joint debate at Selma next Thursday night.
 There has been Hull in the campaign, and 1t is understood that both candidates are priming themselves with ammunition for the coming onslaught. MT Conner has been resting for several weeks. and has made but few speeches. and though Dr. Cunningham has been quite busy in sev- eral sections of the state. he has refused to make any new appointments until after the meeting at Selma.
 The indications are that the two candi- dates for governor are preparing for the effort of the campaign, and the people of the state who are interested in the con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
Presbyterian Picnic.

The Second Presbyterian church will hold its annual picnic at Pleasant Valley mark Thursday. Special cars will leave the church at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
THE WEATHER

Washington. June 11.-Forecast for Ala bama: Showers Tuesday; fresh to brisk north winds on the coast Wednesday "a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12
Local Weather Data,
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitation as report ed at the weather bureau for select sta- tions during twenty-four hours ending at 10 q. m: Temperature. Rain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-06-12

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Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-13
PULLS TROUSERS
AND FLAGS CAR
Dainty Little Actress Is Forced to
Use Novel Method to Bring
Street Car to a Full
Stop

Miss Daisy Hall of the "Darktowr
Bellies" company startled a conductor
yesterday into a state of semi-con.
sciousness by her original method of
stopping a West Adams street car.
Miss Hall, who is well known in the
middle west as the manager of a bevy
of female minstrels, is visiting friends
ON the west side. Yesterday she waited
for car at Third and Hill streets, and
as the big green coach whirled around
the corner the conductor apparently did
not notice the dainty little actress wait
ing with eagerness to board the car.
She reached forward intending, APP
parently TO grasp the side rail and
swing herself on board, but instead
grasped the conductor firmly by one
leg.
Her hold was loosened as the car went
past her, but the twltch on the trouser
leg was sufficient to attract the atten-
tion of the conductor, who looked back
in astonishment at the little woman
standing In the street, and instinctlvely
reached for the bell rope.
After the car came to stop and Miss
Hall reached her seat i'm safety she
thanked the man In uniform very earn
estly for his courtesy IN stopping for
her
Il have seen women use all kinds OF
methods to attract attention." re-
marked the conductor to passenger
but never before heard of the human
bell rope"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-13
PERSONALS

E. j. Seeley of Denver and ]. H.
Hobbs Of Colorado Springs, both prom
inent mining men of the west arrived
In Los Angeles yesterday and are stay
ing at the Lankershim. Both will
leave for Goldheld within the week.
j. M. Herbert, a prominent mining
man OF Denver, is in Los Angeles on
a trip OF business and pleasure COM
bined. He will remain several days
here, stopping at the Lankershim, and
later will go to Goldfeld on a mining
trip.
Two young English women, the
Misses Duckworth of Southport. ar
rived In Los Angeles yesterday and are
staying at the Alexandra. They are
touring the world, having left England
last January ana taking In eastern
Europe, the Holy Land. India, China
and Japan. They win spend several
days in Los Angeles before going
north to San Francisco
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-13
CROWD CHARGES
ON A FRUITERER
Excited Persons Surge Around Fruit
Stand, Resentlng Treatment of
Lad-PoIice Finally Disperse
Angry Men

Angered at the alleged brutal treat
ment of 10-year-old Henry Schon, &
crowd of excited persons surged about
the fruit stand of Bivaldi & Gaglindo
In South Main street, last evening
threatening to do violence to Bivaldi
who struck the lad with a tin horn, ac-
cording to the statement of the boy.
Several patrolmen rushed to the
scene and succeeded in dispensing the
crowd before any actual violence was
shown the Italians.
Young Schon was taken to the re-
ceiving hospital, where an ugly cash
on his forehead was dressed by Police
Surgeon Freedman. The patient was
later removed to his home, Twenty
second and Vermont avenue.
The boy told the police he was in
company of several fellows, who passed
by the fruit stand at 406 South Main
street. Two OF the boys are said to
have grabbed some fruit and fed
Bivaldi is reported to have seized a
tin horn-the nearest weapon of Of
Tense at hand-and hurled it at Schon,
striking him full in the face.
The police stated that no arrests
would be made unless on complaint OF
the injured lads parents.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-13
DELEGATES MoNRovIA CHURCH
Bishop conaty Holds Services at Edi-
flee of Immaculate Conception,
Built bY Bradbury Heirs

Bishop Conaty dedicated the beauti-
full new Church of the Immaculate
Conception at Monrovia yesterday
the direction of Rev. T. F. Fahey. The
following clergymen attended from
Los Angeles: Revs. ]. A. Reardon, c.
Molony, ]. J. Clifford, P. ]. O'Reilly,
Raphael Fuhr, o. F. M, and T. r.
Fahey and P. F. Farrelly of Pasadena.
Rev. ]. ]. Sheehy is pastor of the
church, which was given by the Brad
Bradbury
Bishop Conaty, accompanied by Rev.
J. A. Reardon, left last evening for
the north, en- route east. where he will
ordain his nephew to the priesthood.
The bishop will return in October.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-08-13
TEACH LESSONS FROM CHURCHES
MAKES PLEA FOR MANHOOD
Farewell Services by Y. NJ. c. A.
for Assistant Secretary Quill
lIan, Who Goes East

A farewell service was held at the
Y. NJ G. A. yesterday afternoon for G.
r. Qulllian, the assistant secretary,
who VIII leave Wednesday for his old
home In Atlanta and thence to Prince
ton, where he will study the coming
year. Mr.. Quilllan made the address,
In which he thanked the members Of
the association for cooperation.
Mr., Quillian took for his topic the
need of a stalwart and strong man
hood and spoke Of the ways in which
the Y. M. g. A. helps to contribute to
that end.
The speaker spoke Of the great need
OF a strong manhood I'm the business
and professional world, and especially
the need of character as we'll as busi-
ness ability. He also spoke of the
ways In which the association, church,
es and colleges are helping to develop
q high type of manhood in developing
the three sides of nature, especially
that of the spiritual.
Mr. Quillian made a strong plea for
the highest menllness in openly con-
Tossing Jesus Christ and the courage to
say no. He made illustration of the
lives of Roosevelt, Mckinley, Jackson,
Lee and Gladstone, saying that the
Christian life was the best, the most
to be desired for self and the dear
ones
At the close of the service one young
man announced his intention of be-
coming a Christian.
Y. M. G. A. service was held at the
Temple Baptist church last evening, at
which d. E. Luther, the general secre-
tary, made an address, as did also Mr.
Quillian, G. II. Price, physical direc-
tor, and L. B. Austin, educational di-
rector.