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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
STORES DESTROYED
 BY FIRE IN ELYTON
TWO GROCERIES AND A DRUG STORE ARE TOTAL LOSS, WITH ONLY SMALL INsURANcE-THE BUCKET BRIGADE's WORK.

Loss aggregating about $iOO0 was caused last night by fire which destroyed two groceries and a drug store in First avenue and Hillman street. in Elyton.
 The fire was discovered in the rear of R., A Vaughan's grocery store about 9:SO o'clock, and spread so rapidly it was im- possible to save any of the contents. The adjoining building, occupied by the Elytor Drug company, of which James G. Kent was proprietor, was also destroyed, as was the grocery of John M Johnson, ad- joining
 MT. Vaughan owned the building he occupied, and 1t was not insured. His stock was valued at about 5000, and was insured for s650. The other buildings were owned by Lewis 8s Lowe, and were only partially insured.
 A bucket brigade prevented the fro from spreading to an adjoining two-story frame building, and residents of the vicin- ity carried out the contents of other resi- dences in danger. A chemical engine from Birmingham assisted in extinguishing tho flames.
 All telephones in the West End were put out of commission by the fire, the main trunk cable being destroyed. Other telegraph, telephone and electric wires were destroyed. and A large force of line men went to work repairing the damage as soon as the fire was out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28

A party of fifty-five men from the east, many of them New York capitalists, will arrive in Birmingham this morning at 10 o'clock on a special train on the Queen and Crescent route from New Orleans, where they have been attending Mardi Gras They passed through Birmingham last week on a special train. which con- sisted of four Pullman sleeping cars, a dining car and a baggage car. The party will leave Birmingham at o'clock for Chattanooga, from where 1t will return to New York
 President T. II. Motion of the Com mercial club has appointed a committee of citizens to meet the visitors at the station and entertain them while in Blr- mingham. The Queen and Crescent of ficials have arranged for trolley ride to be taken over the district. Special cars will be provided and other arrangements made for the entertainment of the party.
 There was a rumor to the effect that John w. Gates. one of the largest stock holders of the Tennessee and the Re- public companies, would be in the party, but the report seems to be without foun- dation. Neither the officials of the Ten nessee nor the Republic in Birmingham have been notified of any intention on the part of MT. Gates to be in Brming- ham at this time and President Mol ton of the Commercial club had not re- ceived any such information.
 A. B. Freeman, travelling passenger agent of the Oupen and Crescent. John w. Wood, travelling passenger agent of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
PROFESSOR NAPoLEoN."
Busy Preparations for the Big Musical
 Extravaganza This Week.

From 2 o'clock until Il last night sev- eral people taking part in the musical axtra vaganza, "Professor Napoleon," re- bearsed at Gelders hall. The different groups did their turn some time during the day and the rehearsals never ceased.
 The box office at the Jefferson theatre onens for the sale and exchange of re- serve seat tickets at g o'clock this morn- ing Thousands of tickets have been issued and Professor Napoleon promises to be as great a financial as an artistic success.
 This is indeed busy week, for not only the army of participants in the cast but for those who have charge of the affair.
 Electricians are adjusting and placing the electrical effects which arrived from New York last week.
 Costumes have been unpacked ana dressmakers are busy making alterations.
 So large is the cast that all cannot be accommodated on the stage or even back of the scene at one time, so many Of the outside rooms and buildings have been secured to comfortably house the parti- cipants when they are not on the stage.
 About one-half the people in the per formance are children and many ladies from the hospital will act as chaperons
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
PARTY OF CAPITALISTS
 WILL SPEND DAY HERE

the same route; O. L. Mitchell, general southern agent of the New York Central lines. and Alex Mcfarland, travelling pas senger agent of the same lines. will aid in entertaining the party Mir Mitchell and MT. Mcfarland have accompanied the party on its southern trip.
 The committee appointed by the Com mereial club to meet the visitors con sists of W. N. Malone, chairman; F. '. Anderson, Maj. w A. Moody. J. G. Can trell Henry Hiden, T. E. Brooks. Lee Clary, L. W. Collier, NJ. J. McDonnough, Charles J. Shook. Jones G. Moore, Charles A. sti1lman. E. H. Resler, w. H. stockham. Robert Jeml- son, Jr., J. B. Gibson, T. o. Smith, R. F. Manly, D. N cullom, Leo K. Steiner, Ross c. Smith, J. J. Smith, George B. Mccormack. F. M. Jackson, W. P. G. Harding, Rufus N. Rhodes, Otto Marx, F ". Dixon, W. B. lLeedy, John L. Par ker, simon Klotz, J. r. Shelby w. W. Crawford, J. D. Elliott, John H. Frye, Eugene Brown. Peyton II. Moore. J. B. Cobbs Henry B. Gray, Walter Moore, James Bowron, J. w Mcqueen, F. H. Lathrop. W. G. Oliver, s. D. Thompson, c. Exum, Frank Nelson, B. F. Roden, J. II. Phillips. E. W. Barrett, A. L. Full enwlder. B. T. wilkerson, W. H. Kettig, Sterling A Wood, w D. Nesbitt, J. M. Dewberry, James Weisel, John H. Adams, W. J. Cameron, M. P. Messer, George P. Bondurant, f. T. Wilcox, Hinds Peevey, J. T. Yeatman, L. Sevier, T. II. Aldrlch, J. II. Barr, c. W. Ufford and Erskine Ramsay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
EX PARTE HEARING
 IN DICK WRAY CASE
JUDGE DAN GREENE WILL DECIDE SATURDAY MORNING WHETHER OR NOT THE PRISONER WILL BE ALLOWED TO FURNISH BAIL.

Another effort is being made to have ball allowed Richard Wray, now being held in the county jail for the action or the grand jury, on the charge of mur- der in the Freeman case. Wray is speci- fically charged with having shot and kill ed George Freeman in the house of Marie Martin, at Avenue B and Twentieth street about three weeks ago.
 The proceedings started yesterday are of an ex parte nature, but are also part ly like habeas corpus proceedings. Judge Dan Greene will read the stenographic reports of the testimony taken before Justice of the Peace Russell at the pre- liminary hearing, and will render de- cision Saturday at 10 o'clock, saying whether or not Wray shall be admitted to bail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
OPPOSITION TO
 STREET RAIL WAY
THE MAYOR SAYS THERE WILL PROBABLY BE A CONTEST OVER
 THE GRANTING OF THE FIFTH
 AVENUE FRANCHISE ASKED FOR


 Opposition Is developing towards the City Council granting to the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company fran chises to build street car lines along a portion of Fifth avenue in order that the new passenger station can be reach ed, and an interesting contest is prom ised over the proposition. Mayor Ward stated yesterday afternoon that certain citizens and property owners of Birming- ham have expressed the view that Fifth avenue should always be reserved as a driveway and should not be cut up with street car tracks as proposed
 The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company is also asking for fran chises in other parts of the city, and while there is some opposition to grant ing them, it is not believed that an or ganlzed fight will be made except as to Fifth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
COD LIVER OIL.

It almost makes you sick to think of it, but it isn't nearly as bad as it used to be. The improved method of refining it makes it much easier to take, and when made into Scott's Emulsion almost every one can take 1t. Most children like 1t and all children that are not robust are benefited by it. When the doctor says "Take cod liver oil" he generally means Scott's Emulsion; ask him if he doesn't. They know it is more easily digested and better than the plain oil.
 SCOTT & BOVINE. 4os Pearl Street, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Charles c. Gardiner.

Mrs. Charles G. Gardiner. wife of Charles c. Gardiner, engineer on the Southern railway, died yesterday morning about o'clock, after an illness of about two weeks The funeral will be held this afternoon, with the services at 2:SO o'clock at the Ayondale Baptist church and the interment In Woodlawn cemetery
 Mrs. Gardiner was q years of age. and had been a resident of Birmingham about seven years She had been married only two years. She leaves two brothers, Rob ert and Ernest Carr. and two sisters, both married, besides her husband.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
NEW INSURANCE RATES
 IN PRACTICAL EFFECT

Although it will probably require three months time to complete the work of re-rating Birmingham, policyholders with the Southeastern Tariff association are now enjoying the flrst-class basis of $l, and have been since February P. The old rate will continue to be charged by the association for several weeks, per- haps, but when the work of re-rating the city is completed, rebates on premiums paid on the old basis will be returned to the policyholders.
 Secretary c. c. Fleming of the South eastern Tariff association last night sent the following telegram to The Age Herald with reference to the new first class rate:
 Birmingham will be re-rated on first class basis at once The new rates will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
How Spells Were Divided.

Savannah, February N.-The introduce tion of documentary evidence designed to show the division of loot by Greene, Gaynor and Carter, engaged the attention of the United States court In the trial of the conspiracy case today. Considerable progress was made. In a statement Dis trict Attorney Erwin explained how the money was divided by the defendants &C., cording to the governments contention and said that to hide the division In thirds. an account was kept in the name of William T. Gaynor. The John r. and William T. Gaynor accounts, he said. were interchangeable. the William T. Gaynor account being used as a blind. MT. Erwin said 1t would be shown that William T. Gaynor received sl0OC month as superintendent of the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
Richard carIe.

A musical event of importance Is the engagement of Richard Carle in his lat est farcical opera "fhe Mayor of Tokio'' at the Jefferson theatre this afternoon and tonight, on which occasion the Richard Carle Amusement company has arranged to present the same production and the original organization that have been eulogised by the press and public every where presented and especially in New York and Chicago where this aattraction appeared for two and three months, re- spectively.
 ''The Mayor of Toko' is totally diff ferent from anything ever attempted by MT. Carle. It is jolly melange of ey- erythlng new, bright and cheery and ap- pertaining to opera extravaganza, musi- cal and farce.
 MT. Carle has always leaned toward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
FIVE PLEAD GUILTY.
Fines Imposed Upon Young Men
 Charged With Gambling.

Five young white men arrested in the Eagle hotel Monday by Patrolman Nix pleaded guilty to the charge of gambling fin the police court yesterday and were fined s1O each by Judge Feagin.
 Police Chief Wier announces that here after proprietors of saloons will be held responsible wherever gambling goes on in rooms over their places of business. The police chief and Mayor Ward decided on such a course yesterday. and as a result some saloon license may be revoked by the City Council.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
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oThe Heir to the Hoorah."

Guy Bates Post and an excellent sup porting company presented "The Heir to the Hoorah" at the Jefferson theatre in a delightful manner last night While the construction of the play is at times cumbersome and awkward. it strikes a human note and enlists one's sympathies unreservedly. It is rich in comedy-not the finely drawn comedy which charae- terized "The Marriage of Kitty" not yet the tenderly subtle comedy of Merely Mary Ann" but sort of broad, infectious fun like that of "A Texas Steer" Most of the comedy was of the obvious kind, but there were passages of unusual bril- liancy lines that showed clever crafts- manshp on the part of Paul Armstrong, and scenes that revealed rare feeling. "The Heir to the Hoorah" Is as a whole a thoroughly enjoyable play, appealing to the spectator with It's wholesome Amer- canIsm and it's breezy, western atmos- phere
 The heir to the Hoorah is the little son of Joe Lacy, third-part owner of the Hoorah mine. He comes after Joe and his wife have been estranged as the bond which draws them together and eements their love with perfect happiness. It was a union of the rough westerner with the daughter of fortune-hunting mother Of the east which threatened for a time to wreck the lives of two persons, but of course the sun came out from behind the clouds at the end. just as 1t should do in all proper plays, and husband and
 
 ing with fun, some elimaxes of consider able dramatic power and a coterie of diverting characters contribute to the success of the play. Perhaps the most Imaginable scene was that in which the uncouth friends of Joe assemble to tender him a banquet, all clad in evening clothes, to a more or less degree, and all absurd ly uncomfortable.
 The company was uniform and well balanced throughout. Guy Bates Post was most acceptable as Joe Lacy, but his sup port was so good that he did not by any means shine alone Nora O'Brien as Mrs. Joe Lacy was sweet and womanly, al- though she did not speak her lines dis tinctly enough to be heard in all parts of the theatre Louise Rutter as Madge Casey was one of the most winsome fig ures imaginable, in addition to demon strating her cleverness in a captivating role. Jane Peyton as Mrs. Kate Bran don also gave an admirable performance. Frank Monroe was manly and convincing as II. Van Rensellaer Kelly, while some unctuous comedy was furnished by Ernest Lamson as Dave Lacy, Wiltred Lucas as Bud Young, c. c. Qulnby as Bill Fer guson and Charles NJ Seay as Lon Perry
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
Weather Data for March.

The following data, covering a period of ten years, have been compiled from the weather bureau records at Birmingham, Ala. They are issued to show the condi- tions that have prevailed, during the month in question, for the above period of years. but must not be construed as a forecast of the weather conditions for the coming month.
 Month of March for ten years. Temperature:
 Mean or normal temperature. 5S degrees The warmest month was that of 1905, with an average of 61 degrees. The codest month was that of 1896, with an average of 5S degrees.
 The highest tempera ture was S5 degrees or March 20, 1897.
 The lowest temperature was 12 degrees on March ', 1899.
 The earliest date on which first kill ing frost occurred in autumn, October 29. Average date on which first killing frost occurred in autumn, November B. Average date on which last killing frost occurred in spring March 19. The latest date on which last killing frost occurred in spring, April 10. Precipitation (rain or melted snow): Average for the month 5.6O inches. Average number of days with .O1 of an inch or more twelve.
 The greatest monthly precipitation was l041 inches in 1902.
 The least monthly precipitation was 2.59 inches in 1905.
 The greatest amount of precipitation re- corded in any twenty-four consecutive hours was 2.97 inches on March 27 1902 Wind-The prevailing winds have been from the south.
 w. F. LEHMAN
 Ohserver Weather Rt,raau
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28

'humor" as a prime factor of all of his pieces and although fun" and lots of it permeates the entire piece, nevertheless the musical features share equally in the honors.
 The score contains twenty-one num- bers, varying in classification from the dreamy waltz to the dashing finale Of the first act and MT. Carle has made distinctive features of many of these numbers by unique dancing and picture arrangements of the choral array which includes the dainty 'fGelsha Girls and the Peanut Balet.''
 In "The Burgomaster." MT. Care has "The Tale of the Kangaroo,e in "The Tenderfoot," My Alamo Love-" but in "The Mayor of Tokio' his quaint con ception of T Like You" from an audi tors point of view Is even more popu- lar and attractive
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
COMMANDER BOOTHS VISIT.
Will Deliver an Address at Jefferson
 Theatre on March 25.

Arrangements have been completed for the coming visit of Commander Eva Booth of the Salvation Army. Miss Booth will be fin Birmingham on March 25, and will deliver an address that afternoon at the Jefferson theatre.
 This will be the first visit of the com mander to Birmingham. She will go from Chicago to New Orleans, then to Bir- mingham and to Chattanooga. From the latter city the commander goes direct to New York. Miss Booth will be joined in Birmingham by Salvation army off, ficers from different points in the south.
 Maj. John M. Berriman and Ensign Albert E. Wdgery of the Salvation Army with headquarters in Atlanta will be in Birmingham on March Il.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
HOTEL PETITION.
Ask City Council for Protection at the
 Passenger Station.

A petition has been filed with the City Council by several hotel men of Birming- as to prevent the open space between the baggage room and the dining room at the union passenger station from being blocked by vehicles. The hotel men state that passengers arriving in Birmingham are inconvenienced now in reaching the representatives of the hotels, by the pres ent blocking of the space.
 The petition is signed by M. Clifford of the Morris hotel, R. D. Cronk of the Birmingham hotel, Emil Lesser of the Metropolitan hotel and William Nelll of the St. Nicholas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
"Nancy Brown"

Mary Marble Is greeting old friends at the Bijou theatre this week in Nancy Brown" altho it is to be regretted that this clever little comedienne was not pro- vided with a new musical play this sea- son. Nancy Brown" has already become familiar to Birmingham theatregoers. The company at the Bijou theatre this week has injected more life Into the perform ance and Bljou patrons appear quite con- tent to see Nancy Brown several times more. The usual performance will be giv- en tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28

be effective from the date of approval of the Improvements.
 The Southeastern Tariff association agreed with the City Council and with the citizens committee of which R. M. Goodall was the chairman, that the city of Birmingham would be restored to the first-elass basis when changes and im- provements were made In the fire depart ment. All of the demands of the associa- ton were granted at the time specified February 22.
 The new rates will apply to that part of Birmingham known as the business district, bounded on the north by Ninth avenues, the east by Twenty-sixth streeA on the south by Avenue c and on the west by Fourteenth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
Mrs. wlsas of the Cabbage Patch"

Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch"
 Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" that divertlng comedy whose excellence has caused 1t to be monopollzed by New York, Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia for two seasons. will be seen in the south during practically the remainder of the season, from which section it's bookings do not show it's return to the north until the latter part of March, it's southern tour extending as far into the southwest as Texas and Arkansas, and including the leading cities of Western Virginia, Ken lucky, Tennessee. Arkansas. Texas, Louisiana. Alabama, Georgia. Florida, South and North Carolina and Virginia. and in the order named. It will come to the south with the original company prac- tlealy Intact.
 The play which has been one of the greatest comedy successes of recent years in point of runs attendance and receipts is a dramatzation of Mrs. Alice Hogan Rice's two stories, Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch and "Lovey Mary" In the east the play is solldly established and is booked for years ahead
 Mrs. Wiggs" will have her first pre- sentation to a Birmingham audience to- morrow matinee and night at the Jeffer- son theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
MAY ARREST DAlRYMEN.
Must Conform to Requirements of the
 Code and Secure License.

Several dairymen disposing of their pro- duct in the city of Birmingham have failed to take out the license required in the new city code. and 1t is probable that several arrests will follow within the next few days
 Meat, and Milk Inspector E. M. Dun can says that a majority of the dairy men have been notified of the require ments of the code relative to securing a license to do business in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
ADJUSTMENTS
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AT THE JEFFERSON,

, This afternoon and tonight-Rich- , ard Carle in "The Mayor of Tolxio." } Thursday afternoon and night
 . Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage
 ; Patch"
 Friday and Saturday night, with matinee Saturday afternoon Professor Napoleon"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
Miss MattIe A. Sheldon.

Miss Matte A. Sheldon sister of J. II. Sheldon, died at the family residence in Pratt City last night about 10 o'clock
 The funeral services will be conducted from the residence this afternoon and the interment will be in Oaklawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28

OFFICERs-Arthur ". Smith. Presi- dent: Tom o. Smith Vice President; W. AI Manly. Cashieri Benson Cain. assist Art Cashier; Chappell Cory Secretary.
 DIRECTORS-Art W. cn-eh, T. -. Smith T. H. Benners, Lee c. Bradley, J. M caldwell. r. D. Dimmick. 8. L. Earle. NV. D. Henley, F. H. Lathrop, R. s. Nun ger, w. T. Northington H. J. Porter, pames Spence, R. A. Terrell. Jar- T. Woodward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
AT THE slJou.

. Remainder of the week, with mat ' inees Thursday and Saturday af- . ternoon-Mary Marble in Nancy . Brown"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
THE WEATHER

washington, February 27.-Following is Mhe forecast for Alabama: Fair Wednes- day; Thursday fair warmer; light to fresh northeast winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
Birmingham TruSt&SavingSCO. Birmingham, Ala.

Since it's organization in 1887 this bank has never missed earning and pay tng a Semi-annuaa diV- Adend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
,g. T. Shaw 6 sons, Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Company.

Hermitage. Sign Painter, oldest in Bir- mingham. First-class work in sign paint ing. Refer to anybody. 2-25-3t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
Weather Report.

Temperature and preoipitatlons as re- ported at the weather bureau for select gstations during twenty-four hours ending hat 10 a. m.:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
PERSONAL

James J. Maloney of Boston is visiting his brother Michael Maloney for a few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28
Local Weather bad.

Birmingham, February I, 4 p. m Niaximum temperature.... ...... .... A Minimum temperature. re................... S6 NIean temperature. ............ 40 Normal temperature. ....... .........,.. 4e Deficiency of temperature since Jan-
 uafy 1.-..- ...... ........t.'. .t......s "o lRainfall since D. m. yesterday...... .ls Rainfall since January l............ 56s Deficieney of rainfall since Jan. l.. 416
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-28

w. N. Foreacre, assistant general super intendent of the Southern, will probably return to Birmingham today or tomorrow from trip to the Knoxville and Ashevillc divisions
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1906-01-13

Owing to so much of my time being
taken up in looking utter my mercantile
interests. have decided to discontinue
operating the business known as the
Colfax Telephone Company. after Jan. /,
1905, my interest being purchased by the
Cum berland Telephone 4 telegraph Co.,
who will continue. the business 10 the
future. All bills due the Colfax Tele-
phone Company to Dec. 81, 1905 will be
collected by me. and ell bills contracted
up to Dec. 81, due by COIfax Telephone
Co, will he paid by me.
Thanking my many friends and me
public for their past support and solicit
ing a continuance for my successors,
Very truly, I. G. BUSH,
Owner Colfax Telephone Go.