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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
At the Majestic.

A special matinee Tor women and chil- dren will be given this afternoon at the Majestic theatre. As a special feature to amuse the little ones Talking Tom" the smartest educated pony in the world, will be brought down in the audience and will shake hands with the children, answer all the questions they ask him and perform some extra stunts for their benefit.
 The Majestic will offer vaudeville bill next week that seems in advance to be exceptionally good. It contains a great acrobatic act and a great variety of other acts. The acrobatic act is the eight Bedouin Arabs, the whirlwinds of the desert, and in addition to this there will be Miss Louie Dacre in a clever singing comedy called My Candy Boy" Miss Nellie Elting and company in a one act comedy, Picking the Winner" Harry Webb and his dog in a monologue, and Shields and Rodgers, the cowboy and the Indian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Frauds in Pension Rolls.

Georgia pays to her veterans and 10 the widows of veterans SS90.000 year This amount is so considerable that a commissioner of pensions has been put in charge of the work, and his re. cent annual report shows that even this appropriation will be insufficient to meet the claims of all applicants whose claims to pensions have been approved. He anticipates T deficit of about S30,000.
 This will be due in part to fraudn. lent claims. and Commissioner Lind sey says the law permits no action on his part for the elimination of such claims. In Georgia action of that ma. ture must be taken by grand juries in the respective counties of fraudulent cla imants. As rule the grand juries do not act, and yet they know that the pension rolls carry the names of many yho deserted the Confederate colors to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
At the BIiou.

''The Awakening of MT. Pipp' at the Bijou theatre this week is conceded by theatregoers to be a genuine novelty, Nothing just like it has ever been seen here before. There are the usual musical comedy features, but the greatest interest centers in the second act, when Mir. Pipp wakes from a memorable night at the Cafe Dore. His bedfellow is ragged tramp whom he had brought home in an excess of good fellowship. There is noth- ing in this scene to shtock the most fas- tidtious. In fact it is fine bit of acting in which the comedy is irresistible MT. Grapewin and Miss Anna Chance monopo- liZe this act and they give a glimpse of characteristics that are intensely human. The company is large and the musical features most pleasing. A performance this afternoon and another tonight will close a most successful engagement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
North Georgia Developing.

North Georgia is doing it's part in the great industrial development of the south" said L k. Shumate of Dalton Ga, who was m the city yesterday on business for the Southern railway, of which he is attorney.
 North Georgia has several claims for recognition in the wonderful development that has taken hold of every line of bus mess in the country, and especially in this southern country Perhaps the most striking things that may be mentioned Just now in the way of progress in my country is the fruit industry, for which North Georgia Is becoming famous.
 North Georgia is the home of the FL berta peach and we are producing great quantities of this popular and delicious fruit every year. The acreage is being rapidly increased and the revenue that is being received by the growers in that section is quite an item, and is bringing a degree of prosperity to our people that is encouraging.
 Wheat growing is also an important industry in North Georgia and this bus mess is increasing from year to year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
TUBERCULOSIS IN NAVY.
Startling Inroads Are Being Made By
 Dreaded Disease.

Washington, November 2.-Tubercu- losis has made alarming inroads upon the navy and marine corps, in spite of the measures taken by medical officers to check it. The annual report of Rear Admiral Rixey, surgeon general of the navy, made public today, shows that in 1905 the number of tubercular cases in the service was 243, or 6.1 per thousand. In 1895 the ratio was only 3.2.
 Practically all the cases are pull monary cases. The deck force, mess attendants and cooks were. mostly af- flicted and the machinery force came next. More careful examination of recruits is urged by Admiral Rixey, who also suggested that greater care must be taken in isolating tubercular cases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
New York and Massachusetts.

The clergymen or faShlonaDle churches in New York have been lined up in favor of Hughes, and "the inter- ests" are working like beavers along side them No doubt an immense fund has been secretly collected to help Hughes out, and possibly it is so large that votes will be bought as they long have been in Rhode Island. In the state controlled by the Aldrich- -Brayton ring the price of votes is known and quoted as freely as is the price of any commodity. A vote is ordinarily quoted In Rhode Island at about three dollars. In a pinch, however, the price some times goes to twenty-five dollars. Some thing similar may take place in New York.
 Whether it is or not the country is witnessing in New York a state cleo ton conducted, not so much on politi cal lines, as on social ideas and desires. In general way the masses are ar rayed against the classes-the discon- tented against the contented-the wage earners against the capitalists.
 Never, perhaps, in great state con test have party lines lost to an equal extent their significance to voters Vast numbers of men will vote in New York on Tuesday next wholly regard less of party principles, party leader ship or party traditions. The time was when a New York man was proud of his party As a rule he has no party now, and he will vote on election day in way that may confuse all estt mates an9 traditions.
 In general way wave of reform is sweeping over the entire country. This wave gets its chief force from the op- position to private monopoly, which must, says Mr. Bryan. be abolished He admits that public monopoly will stay, but he says private monopoly must go.
 New York feels this wave, but to it something peculiarly social has been added. To some extent this is also the case in Massachusetts. This is why all eyes are turned towards the two states. True, MT. Hearst is the regular democratic nominee for governor in New York, and MT. Moran is also the regular democratic nominee for gov ernor in Massachusetts. but in each state an element of social unrest has been introduced, and the result is that the masses confront the classes as per haps they never have in great state elections in this country. History will be made on Tuesday next; and that is about all that can be said about the elections in the two states with any degree of assurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Annie Russell as Puck.

las announces the privilege of presenting Annie Russell as Puck in "A Midsummer Nights Dream at the Jefferson theatre for two performances next Saturday mati- nee and night, October 10. It is said her managers, Messrs. Wagenhals and Kemp CT, have expended $50,000 on this great comedy of Shakespeare and that the pro duetion will be brought here intact direct from the New Astor theatre, New York
 This is Miss Russells first strip south. and it was at her request that she is allowed to satisfy long cherished ambi- ton. There will be no increase in prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
"The SuuaW Man." !"

The story of "The Squaw Man" in which William Faversham will appear at the Jefferson theatre for three perform ances, Wednesday and Thursday nights and Thursday matinee November and 8, under the direction of Liebler & Co.,, is a thrilling and romantic one, dealing with the simple, natural life of the western plainsman, and as Edwin Milton Royle has told it, it is full of dramatic inter- est. MT. Royle has already given the American stage several successful plays the best known of which is Friends, ,' but it Is upon "The Squaw Man that his fame as a dramatist will rest. Will liam Faversham does the best work of his career in this remarkable play, which ran all last season in New York at Wal lacks theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
TN HOTEL LoBBIEs
Leeds and the Norwenians.

T spent today at Leeds said MT. Frank Y. Evans in the lobby last night, "and was much gratifed at the progress there being made The Southern Cement company is doing a wonderful work at Leeds, and I am much surprised that more has not been said about this in- dustry. It means finally a working force of 300 men and a population largely in excess of the most sangulne exectaton.
 There is a scarcity and a demand for labor at this cement plant, but I have succeeded in inducing fourteen Scandina- ylans to take part in the development, and today I was agreeably informed by the management that these men were strong, bright, willing and active, and that they were giving perfect satisfaction. I am going to send them fifty more. The fourteen now there seem perfectly satls- fed
 T wish to call attention to the fact that Swedes, Norwegians and Danes can be obtained in large numbers if special attention be paid to this class of immi- grants, and I am prepared to add to the numerous orders l have received for peo- pie of the race of the old Norsemen.
 "Heneeforth," continued MT. Evans, "I shall pay special attention in my immi- grafton work to the Northern European. Today l am prepared to fill orders for domestic servants, when they come in families, but I am much in doubt as to the propirety of bringing females to the south without relatives to look after them.
 'I have succeeded in inducing $50 immi- grants of all natonalities to come to Ala the best satisfaction obtained from Nor thern Europeans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
At the Gayety.

The two final performances of the pres ent bill at the New Gayety theatre will be given this afternoon and tonight. As a usual thing the Gayety has large audi ences on Saturday night, rather an un- usual thing in a theatre. There is all ways a certain dash and ginger about the performances on the closing night of the week.
 What promises to be the largest and most novel of the burlesque organizations that have been to the New Gayety this season Is booked for next week. It is really two shows in one the Behman show and Frank D Ryans Congress of American Girls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Detain Passengers Five Days.

Tampa, Fla, November 2.-Dr. c. w. Bartlett, local agent of the state board of health, has been notified by State Health Officer Porter that non-immune passengers from Cuba arriving at Florida ports must be kept under surveillance for five days. Surgeon General Wyman has ordered agents of marine hospital service al Havana to forward lists of such pas sengers to agents of the Florida board, so that they may be promptly identified upon arrival.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Jersey City Firm Wants to Work

Havana, November 2-S. P. McGiv- ney, acting for the Rokeby Contract ing company of Jersey City, has filed a brief with Governor Magoon, alleg- ing that he holds contract for paving and sewering Havana and requesting that the municipality be instructed to make arrangements for the company to begin work. After various delays arising from the consideration of other bids, a contract for the paving and sewering of Havana for $10,649 900 was signed in January, 1902, between the Rokeby Contracting company and the then acting mayor of Havana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Plans for New BattIeship.

Washington, November 2.-Secretary Bonaparte today appointed board consisting of the assistant secretary of the navy, engineer-in-chief of the navy, chief of the bureau of ordnance, the chief constructor of the navy, Capt. J. P. Merrill, Capt. R. P. Rodgers and Capt. Richard Wainwright, respective ly, to consider the designs and plans submitted to the navy department for the new battleship. The board is to select plan which in it's judgment is calculated to comply with the act of Congress and to report not later than November 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Prouress of the WeeviI.

The ravages of the boil weeyil this year have been brought to an end by frosts and cold weather. The insect cannot stand low temperatures, and as soon as they come to Us the insect loses his appetite and either dies or hibernates The Louisiana crop pest commission reports that the outward post of the weevl this year is liar. risonburg, in Catahoula parish. liar risonburg is about twenty miles from Natchez, with which it has rail connec. tion. Rosa, in St. Laudry parish, is another easterly outpost of the pest. Rosa is abreast of Baton Rogue, and about forty miles from it. Harrison, burg may be considered the utmost advance of the pest this season.
 The Missifsippi crop pest commits sion reports none of the insects near Natchez, which has become the point of danger, and we may therefore safe. ly assume that there are no weevils east of the river. They have, in fact, a belt to cross on the west side of it varying in width from twenty to fifty miles, and cold winter might reduce their numbers to such an extent that they will not be able to cross the river next year. The hope is freely ex. pressed in Mississippi that one more year of freedom from the pest will be secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Society Circus.

The eighth annual society circus of the Birmingham Athletic club will be given next Monday night at the Jefferson the atre. It will be known as the "Harry Miles Benefit the entire net proceeds of the entertainment going to the popular director. as the nucleus for building him a home. This action was unanimously de- termined upon by the board of governors in recognition of the fifteen years or more of hard, conscientious service which MT. Miles has rendered the club. It was large ly through his efforts that the club got it's new building and achieved its present measure of success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Cotton for Bacon.

You would hardly believe me when tell you that there are farmers coming to town with bales of cotton and hauling home side meat and hay said man who deals in these articles, 'yet such is the fact.
 "The southern farmer will sacraice everything on his farm for two articles, cotton and corn; the first represents ready money, the second means feed for himself and his horse. Cotton is no crop for poor man. Unless cotton goes Q bale to the acre it hardly pays when prices are good and does not pay at all when prices are bad; and if corn makes less than thirty bushels to the acre it is a failure from an agricultural view point.
 "The Birmingham market is supplied with produce raised in Missouri, while our own farmers are raising half bale of cotton 10 an acre. Potatoes come here from northern states and sell at $ a bushel, while our farmers are growing fifteen bushel an acre corn. Western beef is sold in the market for 20 cents pound while our farmers are busy chop ping out grass.
 ''I don't want to be understood as at- tempting to dictate to our farmers, but surely when man has to come to the city to buy hay and hog meat instead of raising these things on his farm, it shows that there is room for criticism.
 'I know one farmer who used ito give his time and labor to corn and cotton, and never had a dollar to overtake an- other. Now he has taken to growing po- tatoes instead and has nice bank ac- count. The fact is, corn and cotton are laying by crops. whereas potatoes re- quire work and attention. A man cant sit down and catch rabbits
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Her Own WaY."-

Manager Douglas announces Sylvia LyD7 den in Maxine Ellott's great play. Her Own Way" as the attraction at the Jeff ferson theatre Friday afternoon and night, November 9. This has been pro nounced my many critics as Clyde Fitch greatest production. and Miss Lynden, new star in the Armament of brilliant actresses, is said to be captivating. She is California beauty who set the western part of the country to talking a num- Der of years ago, and her remarkable suc- cess in the east is well known to those who keep up with things theatrical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Y. w. c. A. In Montaomery.

Montgomery, November 2.-(Special.)- The opening exercises of the fourth an- nual session of the Y. w. c. A. of the gulf states included an address by Rev. w. l.. Walker of Atlanta and the appoint ment of committees by the president, Mrs A. McD. Wilson of Atlanta. Addresses of welcome were delivered by Rev. Neal Anderson, l.. D. Dix of the Y. M. c. A., and Mrs. J. w. Black of the Y. w. c. A. Responses were made by Mrs. McD. Wil- son of Atlanta, president, and others. The meeting will last over Sunday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Summoned for Rebatina.

New York November 2-Judge Holt in the United States court today signed an order summoning the American Sugar Refining company and the New York Central railroad to apepar next Wednes- day and stand trial on two indictments charging relating. The indictments spec ify that $26,00o was given or received by the offending companies on westbound shipments to Cleveland in 1902. Both com panies have pleaded not guilty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press.
 A woman thinks it is very unreasonable to expect her to be reasonable.
 A good way to cure yourself of gam bling is not to have anything left to gamble
 The worst about woman's buying ribbon is all the clothes she has to buy to match it.
 Lots of men can run railroads and trusts. but it takes genius for manip- ulation to marry off seven daughters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Texas Defeats Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City, Okla, November 2.- The University of Texas defeated tho Oklahoma university team today before crowd of 1000 persons, 10 to 9. Both teams were forced to punt the ball repeat edly each team making one touchdown. A drop kick by Quarterback McMahon for Texas and place kick by Hughes for Oklaho netted the other scores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
castro,s Health Has Improved.

Fort de France, Martinique, November 2.-Passengers arriving here from Vene- zuela by the steamer Canada bring the infofmation that President Castro, whose health has improved, was moved October 25 from the coast of Caracas and on Oc- tober 27 from Carcas to Sabana Grande. near the capital. With the exception or those mil,istering to his person, no one is permitted to come near the president. Business ln Venezuela Is in a condition of paralysis because of the general un- easiness for the future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Legally Hanged In IndianoIa.

New Orleans, November "A special to the Picayune from Indianola, Miss, says:
 Al Rhodes, a 21 year old negro, who hrntally murdered Tom Sexton, an aged fisherman on the Sunfiower river. this county, last summer, today paid the legal penalty therefor by being hanged in the jail here by k. E. Avant, sheriff. The hanging was done without jar or acci- dent and Rhodes said he was perfectly resigned to his fate, telling all to take warning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Ten Rounds to Draw.

Milwaukee, November 2.-Steve Kin ney of Milwaukee and Jimmy Briggs of Boston fought ten rounds to a draw before the Badger Athletic club to- night. Kinney had a shade the best of the first six rounds, using straight left to the face very effectively. Briggs played for Kinney's wind and kidneys. Briggs clever work in the final round saved him the fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Iron and Steel Trade.

"The abatement in demand for prompt pig iron which was predicted for mid week has not developed says the New York Sun. "On the contrary. business is increasing in volume for as quick de- liveries of all grades of pig iron as can be arranged. The few agencies which are able to contract for adequate sup plies of foundry metal for November and December are busy with teephoned and telegraphed business from customers who are confronted by the scarcity of iron for work in process which must be de- livered not later than January. For spot northern iron prices are ruling at s25 for No. ? foundry at furnaces and southern foundry is on the basis of S20d21 at Bir- mingham Business in forward pig iron for tlle first half of 1907 is moderate For large tonnages of southern foundry through to July next the basis is M7.50@1S for No. ? at Birmingham. Northern four- dry for the first half of 1907 is firm at s22922 50 for No. 2X foundry at furnaces. Basic iron is in enormous demand for for ward shipments. Southern is at SlsdtS aa at furnaces; northern, s19.5o@2O at furn- aces.
 About sixty parcels of Scotch and Tesside iron have been sold within the week for November and December ship ment to north Atlantic ports. As found- CTS view the situation the drawing on of winter, the shortage of cars and the scarcity of labor at number of pig iron furnaces point unmistakably to conditions which will maintain the output of metal at less than the outputs which are pre-. dicted by the optimsts among the north ern and southern furnace operators. The volume of business going on among pig iron consumers in the esatern and west ern states is much larger than the amount ill hand at the beginning of the third quarter of last year. The year enters the closing quarter with tremendous pressure upon founders and machinery makers and with agents for pig iron makers push ing furnace operators vigorously to pro- vide all the metal that can be had during November and December.
 In the steel trades the market eX- hibits intense pressure for crude. semi finished and finished products. The plants which are not running to full capacity in the steel trades are those which are unable to obtain adequate supplies of metal"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Given Life Sentence.

Fitzgerald Ga. November 2.-Reason Handlcy. charged with poisoning his wife, was convicted today of murder in the first degree with l. recommendation to mercy, and was sentenced to life impris- onment Handley and his wife were prom inently connected and had only been mar lied two weeks when Mrs. Handley died
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Pittsburq Man Murdered.

Pittsburg. November 2.-The body of A. J. McMillan, 65 years of age, manu- facturer's agent. said to be quite wealthy, was found today in field near his home. That he had been robbed and murdered was evident as his head was crushed and his pockets rifled of everything they had contained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Charles E. McIeer Dead.

Knoxville, Tenn. November 2.-Charles T. McTeer, aged 61 years. died unex- pectedly this afternoon, after brief ill., ness. He was one of the leading citizens of Knoxville. having been in the whole sale clothing business here for many years, and also having served Knox coun- ty as trustee for two terms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Find 5000 Fraudulent Names.

Los Angeles, November 2.-The county grand jury Investigating the registration frauds that have been uncovered in this city. today found that over 5000 names were duplicated, or fraudulent. Twenty three deputy county clerks have been subpoenaed to tell what they know of the matter. The men received cents per name for registration
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Galloway Still Improxinu.

New Orleans, November "A special to the Picayune from Jackson, Miss, says:
 The condition of Bishop Galloway con tinues to show improvement. and his fam fly and friends are much encouraged thereby.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03
Killed Bv His Wife.

Hot Springs. Ark, November 2.-John Picchi. n well-known saloonkeeper of this city, was shot and instantly killed to- night by his wife because. it is alleged, of jealousy The couple had been sepa- rated for some days. and met tonight for the first time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-03

Secretary Metcalf will have to be right cute if he gets Uncle Sam out of that San Francisco muddle as hand- somely as Secretary Taft helped him out in Cuba.