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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
RAILROAD WORLD.


The railroads in and around Birming-
ham are now rapidly completing their
arrangements for handling the cotton crop,
the movement having already commenced
on a small scale. Within the next thirty
days the movement will be on in earnest
and extra motive power and equipment of
all kinds will be needed to handle the
business as offered.
The general opinion among the railroad
men is that the cotton traffic this year
will be light as compared with that of
last year. They have in many instances
received special reports from their agents
at various stations on the size and condi-
tion of the crop in that particular section,
and one of them stated yesterday that
everything indicated a small crop
The superintendent of one of the rail-
roads said that he had spent several
days last week and this week in the cot
ton belt of the state, and that he believed
the crop would be off 25O,0O0 bales at
least, and probably more. He said that
cotton had gone to stalks in many places
owing to the heavy rains that have pre-
vailed more or less constantly for many
weeks, and that there was little if any
top crop In estimating on the equip
ment to handle the crop. he will order
less than last year.
The reports from the railroad men in
Georgia tally with those in Alabama. In
sections of Georgia it is said that the
crop has deteriorated considerably The
general complaint is that the rain has
caused an abnormal growth of the stalk.
George L. Word, general southern agent
of the Wabash, with headquarters in
Atlanta, was in Birmingham yesterday.
The first shipmen. of Florida oranges
passed through Birmingham this week,
being consigned to a firm in New Or
leans. The car was from FIT. Meade, Fla,
and was billed over the Atlantic Coast
Line and the Louisville and Nashville.
The movement will commence to grow
rapidly now and in a short time the
shipments for Birmingham and other Ala
bama points will begin to arrive
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
LUMBERMEN LIKE
TRI-STATE PLAN
GEORGIA ORGANIZATION GIVES A
BANQUET TO PRESIDENT RAN
DoLPH AND SECRETARY WALES
OF ALA. AND TENN. ASSN.

w e. Wales, secretary of the Retail
Lumber Dealers association OF Alabama,
and Tennessee, returned yesterday from
Atlanta, where he went to attend a BAN
quet given at the New Kimball Wednes-
day night at which he made strong adj
dress in favor of the Georgia association
becoming amalgamated with his organiza-
tion. His plan was heartily endorsed, it
is said, and about thirty of the representa-
tive members of the Georgia Retail as
ISOLATION promised their support m the
formation of the tri-state organization.
which 1t is expected after the first Of
the year will be known as the Retail
Lumber Dealers Association of Alabama.
Tennessee and Georgia
The banquet Wednesday night was ten
dered by prominent lumbermen of At
lanta and was attended by visitors from
all over the state, who were invited 10
meet President Richard Randolph and
Secretary Wales. Mr.. WALES reports that
1t was very enjoyable affair and that
there is little doubt but that the consol-
idation which he seeks Will be effected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
MERCHANTS TO
ATTEND THE STATE FAIR

The management of the Alabama State
Fair association has issued a proclama-
ton or invitation to the merchants and
travelling men of the state, inviting them
to be present at the fair on the special
day set aside for them. October IS.
This invitation, with other literature
about the fair, win de distributed by the
thousands over the state and in other
southern states. They will be handed to
all the travelling men in Alabama, who in
turn will be asked to urge their merchant
friends to attend the fair.
The invitation is as follows
To all Alabama Merchants and Their
Clerks; to All Travelling Men and Their
Friends.
Greeting;-Re that business men,
as well as ''drummers" need a little
recreation and diversion, the Alabama
State Fair will set aside a day to be
known as Merchants and Travelling Mems
Day. which Will be Thursday, October
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
SOUTHERN STEEL
LEASES QUARTERS
NEARLY THE ENTIRE TWELFTH
FLOOR OF THE BRoWN-MARx
BUILDING WILL BE USED FOR
coMPANY's GENERAL OFFICES.

The Southern Steel company has leased
almost the entire twelfth floor of the
Brown-Marx building for Its general Off
ces. 1t will get possession of its new
quarters October 1.
Since the Southern Steel Co. has ac-
CURED the Lacey Buck Iron company and
the Chattanooga Iron and Coal company,
the clerical force naturally will be aug
mented. At headquarters here will be
two executive officers, Vice President E.
T. Schiller and Vice President c. E. Buck;
Treasurer George H. SCHUYLER; the audit
ing department and various minor de-
partments. At Gadsden and Ensley, where
the company has large manufacturing
plants superintendent and many clerks
necessarily will be employed, but it was
found advisable to have the general Off
ces in Birmingham, the metropolis of
mineral Alabama
Mr.. Buck returned from New York
yesterday. He and the Messrs. Schiller
were busy in the woodward building go
ing over plans and disposlng of matters
demanding their attention.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
At the New Gayety.

Robes Knickerbockers will be the at
traction at the New Gayety theatre next
week, and judging from the press in other
cities it is a great burlesque organization.
The papers In other cities have not stint
ed themselves in praising the show and
It's cleverness.
The Cincinnati Gazette of recent date
said:
THE third week of the season at the re-
modelled and cozy Standard was auspici-
ously opened yesterday afternoon with
Robes Kniekerboekers as the attraction.
The name Is sufficient guarantee of the
worth of this most excellent combination
and the usual expectations aroused by 1t
were again more than fulfilled"
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49, 1906, from 1901 a. m, to 11:59 p. m.
when all forces will be directed to en-
terrain the visiting merchants. A superb
programme has been arranged for their
especial benefit. The forenoon will be
spent mingling with city friends and
viewing the skyserapers. At l o'clock
sharp they will repair to the fair grounds
and witness some hair-raising contests.
The Free for all pace, THE Exum
Stake" of $1,000 that will bring together
all the grand circuit cracks and all the
noted drivers. Also the feature running
race of the week, THE Iron Derby at
one and one-eighth miles. Special souvenir
badges will be given all merchants and
travelling men.
At night. promptly at p. m, the horse
show the most brilliant affair you ever
witnessed, will be in full blast, with
music by Kopps celebrated military band
from Cincinnati.
After the horse show comes the mid
way, with every conceivable kind of show,
from the fat lady to the Turkish dancing
girls, performing snakes and Little Memo
in Sunderland.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
RECORD OF THE COURTS.


The hurricane caused by the Beddow
house on Tuesday, had settled down to a
gentle breeze yesterday. Although the
waters still rose and fell, the curling
wefte caps and the foaming breakers
smashing on the rocks, dashed into fury
by the imprisoned eloquence of the day
before, had quite disappeared and the
dove of peace had supplanted the stormy
petrol. Routine has once more taken the
seat from whence 1t has been pushed by
rumpus.
City Court.
c. w. Burgess sues the Western Union
Telegraph company for 1895 damages for
reasonable time.
Mary Ellison VS.. Western Union Tele-
graph company. Suit for $500 damages
for failure to deliver a telegram within
a reasonable time.
Mrs. j. K. Love VS.. Western Union
Telegraph companq. Suit for $1,000 dam
ages for failure to deliver a telegram
within reasonable time.
Junius Craig sues the Decatur Car
Wheel and Manufacturing company for
s25, 600 damages. Plaintiff alleges he was
employed by the defendant working
machine called "bull doozer," and while
so employed he was caught in the wheels,
which crushed his leg, necessItating am
putation
chancery Court.
Henry X. White VS.. Lewis C. Morris
ct ais. Decree pro confesso against S.
Weaver and ]. w. Swain.
The register desires to inform attorneys
that the printed docket of cases set in
the chancery court will be ready in about
a weeks time.
Criminal Court.
Eugene DENNIS was convicted of stealing
a horse. This case had been passed at
least a dozen times and was one of the
oldest on the docket
Fred Suttles was convicted of assault
with weapon.
Several other cases of little importance
were disposed of.
Judge Weaver is still engaged in the
second division of the criminal court try
ing misdemeanors.
Police Court.
Yesterday in the police court Judge
Feagin cleared his docket. The usual
number of ''disorderlies" toed the mark
and were sent to expiate their offenses by
helping keep the city clean.
Petitions In Bankruptcy.
F. NJ. Rutherford. liabilities s32D, as
sets 500.
Daisy Glynn. liabilities 1893. assets $50.
r. f. Jacobs, liabilities $526, assets $50.
V. K. Crawford, liabilities s54 assets $50.
Frank Kobose, liabilities SIS, assets,
none.
Louise B. Matthews, liabilities 1884, as
sets s2225.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
At the BIIou.

One of the best features of the per-
Torrance being given this week at the
Bijou theatre by the Haverly Minstrel
company Is the act Of the Bothers Car
son. who are exceptional athletes. Their
performance never fails to win rounds
of applause, especially their difficult feats
of lifting. One brother raises the other
while seated on a bicycle, using his left
arm for the purpose. Both, wheel and
rider, are raised above the athletes head
and then set down again as easily If
the weight of both was only few
pounds. The monologue of Billy Beard is
also creating much amusement. Billy
Beard and Billy Morris have demonstrat-
ed that they are clever end men. The
usual performance will be given tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
At the Jefferson.

"McFaddens Row of Flats will be the
attraction at the Jefferson theatre tonight.
1t is built on the lines that have pleased
critical audiences In all the large cities.
By constant improvement in the way OF
adding new songs and dances it Is said to
be bigger and better than ever. Nc
Fadden's Row of Flats is the play which
the New York Journal called '1s carat"
and the reason for the success Of the
comedy lies in the fact that all the char
atcers are drawn from real life. Special
ties and musical numbers are plentiful.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14

Coming Thro' the Rye" the big musi-
cal comedy production which will be seen
for the first time here next week at the
Jefferson theatre, comes with a record
of success. New York Philadelphia and
Chicago have put their stamp of APP
prevail upon the work, and 1t is UNDER
stood that the original production will be
here next wednesday night. The book OF
F'Coming Thro' the Rye" was written by
GEORGE V. Hobart, and the music was con-
tributed by A. Baldwin Sloane. Stella
Mayhem will take the leading part.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
At the Majestic.

A well-nlled house witnessed refined
vaudeville bill, exeellently presented. at
the Majestic theatre last night. 1t would
be hard to find prettier Playhouse any
where than the Majestic. It has already
become popular, The one-act play put on
by Mr.. and Mrs. Robyns is a strong fea-
ture OF the performance although there
are other good numbers. 1.-THE Counsel
for the Defense" is a powerful little
drama, and is acted in capital style.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
NEWSBoYs AT GAYETY.
viii Be the Guests of MANAGER Nc
Ardle Tonight at New Theatre.

All the newsboys in the city will be the
guests of Manager McArdle at the New
Gayety theatre tonight, and 1t is ex-
pected that they will have a royal good
time. Several specialties are being ar
ranged for their amusement.
Manager McArdle secured list of the
carriers from each of the newspapers
yesterday and made arrangements for
taking care of the boys tonight. He ex-
poets a large number of them. They will
walk in a body from their respective Of
fees to the theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
CALLED MEETING OF COMMITTEE
Will Be Held at First Cumberland
Presbyterian Church. at p. M.

There will be a called meeting of the
White Caps and Glad Hand committee
of the Jefferson County Sunday School
association at the First Cumberland Pres
byterian church this evening at 8 o'clock
AS this will be the last meeting of the
committee before the convention, which
will be held at the Cumberland church,
corner of Fifth avenue and Eighteenth
street, on Tuesday night, every member
Is urgently requested to be present. Bus
mess of considerable Importance will be
acted upon and arrangements about the
convention will be made.
AS no written announcements of the
meeting will be sent out by the secretary
of the association to the members of the
committee they are asked to act upon this
notice
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
HIGHWAY Robbery.

Ersie Bradford, "a negro, was locked up
in the city jail last night by Policeman
Nix on a charge of highway robbery. He
was later released on $500 bond by order
of Judge Feagin. Though charged with
highway robbery, Bradford's offence, II is
said, was not of sufficient gravity to war
rant denial of bond 1t seems another
negro owned him some money and being
unable to collect the debt Bradford took
the other negro's hat in lieu thereof.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
FlDDLERS' CONVENTION.
oId-Time Music Played In oId-Time
Style.

Papoosa Tribe No. AZ Improved Order
of Red men, will hold an old style fid-
dlers' convention at the Morris hall In
Avondale on the night of October 10 at
o'clock.
Prizes will be awarded to the best and
truest representative of this particular
class of musicians, The proceeds arising
from the sale of tickets will be used
to build a hall upon the lot which has
been purchased for that purpose
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
CITY VALUATIONS
ARE ON THE RISE
ONE MILLION DOLLARS INCREASE
OVER LAST YEAR, WITH THE
PROSPECT OF INCREASING MORE
YET.

City valuations increased nearly mil
lion In the last year, and considerably
over four millions in four years. according
to the figures of City Treasurer Eustls.
The total tax valuation of the city,
including tax on merchants stocks, is
s26, ,305. The regular increase of one
million per annum will most likely pre-
vail in the year 1907.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14

The Masons of East Lake
will have a concert and Moving
Pictures at East Lake Casino
Friday evening at $3.50. Public
invited. Admission 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
Bessie German.

Bessie German, the infant daughter of
Joseph and Mary German, died this
morning at 1881 Fifth avenue. The fun
eral will be held from the home tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
William Ellard.

william Ellard, age 80 years, died this
morning at his home in Irondale. He
leaves family of eight children. Ellard
was the only living veteran of Company
II. Twenty-eighth Alabama regiment. In
terment will be at Bass cemetery tomor-
row afternoon at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
William Fortenberry.

year. William Fortenberry of 1916 Tusca-
loosa avenue. The body will be sent by
Lige 10y to Columbus. Ga, where he has
relatives
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
THE WEATHER.

Washington, September 13-Forecast
for Alabama and Mississippi: Showers
Friday; cooler in the interior; Saturday
showers, variable winds becoming north.
Mississippi Fair Friday; Saturday show
ers; light variable winds, mostly SOUTH
Local Weather Data.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14

Remainder of the week, with
matinee tomorrow afternoon
'Haverly's Minstrels.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
JUDGE S A M U e L E.
GREENE WILL VOTE
FOR STILES-ASK
HIM.

He believes Stiles one of the
best citizens of Jefferson
county and thinks he will make
a good sheriff. s-i4-4t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14

original thought. We now have reached
the stage of the artist who places his own
ideas upon the canvas. 1t is the stage of
the essayist, the poet and the orator.
These three stages are indicated by the
three cycles of progress usually outlined
In text books and courses of study. These
are a few of the fundamentals which
will enable our teachers to unity their
work and which will help us to place
our teaching processes upon a rational
basis.
At 70 o'clock the teachers proceeded to
the lunch room in the basement, where
lunch was served by the ladies' of the
School Improvement association, under
the immediate direction of Mrs. j. w.
Bruce and the other ladies of her commit
tee
A lecture will be delivered at IL o'clock
today in the High school auditorium by
Mrs. ]. H. Phillips, on some phases of
primary teaching The general public as
well as all teachers are invited to at
tend these exercises.
The teachers In attendance yesterday
numbered 125 1t is expected that the at
tendance today will be much larger.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
CURTIS JACKS BURIED TODAY
Remains of Young Man Inferred This
Morning In Elmwood Cemetery.

Funeral services over the remains of
Curtis Jacks, the young man who died
early yesterday morning at the HilIman
hospital from the effects of a dose of
laudnaum, will be held this morning at
o'clock from the home of his father.
w. A. Jacks. at 2527 Thirtieth avenue.
North Birmingham. the interment being
at Elmwood cemetery.
From investigations yesterday the coro-
ner came to the conclusion that the de-
ceased came to his death as a result of
suicidal intent The laudanum was taken,
1t is said, about 2 o'clock Wednesday, and
Mr.. Jacks was shortly after taken to the
hospital In a cab by Jesse Howell. a
friend. Everything possible for the pa
tient was done at the hospital, but he
never wholly regained consciousness, and
died about twelve hours later.
1t Is said that the deceased became de-
spondent over a recent separation from his
wife and his Intellectual efforts at recon-
citation
For some time he had been employed
at the Ensley steel plant.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14

The other suit is in assumpsit and is for
the sum of s17,76l.19, which was the
amount claimed to be on deposit to the
credit of P. G. Smith on both accounts,
and which the bank undertook to apply to
the alleged Indebtedness due the bank
resulting from his transactions with CHS
Ohm
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14
AT THE MAJESTIC.
THE NEW eAYETY.

Remainder of the week, with daily
Vaudeville.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-14

Remainder of the week. with daily
matinees-"The Night Owls"
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ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON.
AT THE 5lJou.

Tonight" MeFadden's Row of
Flats
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lost many customers and has been sub
jected to great loss and damage"
lows:
Birmingham. Ala. Aug. IL, 1906
'P. G. Smith, Esqr., City.
Dear Strive are advised by our at
torney that we have a lawful claim
against you for more than the amount
standing on our books to your Individual
credit, ss,560.56. and to the credit of p
G. Smith No /, $l0,294.3S.
I'VE hereby notify you that we will
apply your balance in part payment Of
your Indebtedness to this bank resulting
from your transactions with A. r. CHS
holm and will institute suit against you
for the balance. Yours very truly,
''W. P. G. HARDING, President"
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Local Weather Data.
The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1906-09-22
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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-05-09
LAPP WOLF HUNTERS.


Swift Runners on SnOwshoes Make
short Work of the Brotes.
The Swedish Lapps live entirely
with, by and upon their reindeer.
Lapp who OWNS Il thousand deer Is
very rich man; but. as taxes ARE as
sessed upon the number OF deer he is
inclined To underestimate his herd.
The most dangerous enemy TO the herd
is the wolf. who, II so disposed. can
kill thirty deer In II night. A band OF
wolves can make a rich Lapp poor.
When the snow Is deep and soft and
IL IL announced that wolf Trucks have
been seen In the neighborhood of the
deer the swlftest runners on snow
shoes prepare for an exciting chase.
The wolf may have II start of mile
or two, but the track 1t leaves In the
deep soft SNOW Is 50 prominent that
the hunters can follow 1t ut their best
speed
The wolf. though he may run fast.
has but slight chance of escaping the
short men who ON snowshoes rush
through the wood dHrt down steep
hills aud Jump from lodges several
yards In height Each hunter does his
best to outrnn the others. for the wolf
belongs to the Lapp who strikes the
first blow AZ soon AZ the leading
hunter Is close enough 10 the wolf he
gives 1t IA heavy blow across the lolnS
with his strong spiked snowshoe STAFF.
If there are other wolves 10 be pur,
sued he kills it outright, II not, he
dlsables 1t and waits TIL all the hunt
ers arrive before giving the death
stroke.