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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-09
"Her Own WAY"

surrounded by a strong company of
players, Miss Sylvia Lynden will make
her flrst appearance in Birmingham this
afternoon and tonight at the Jefferson
theatre In Clyde Fitch's play, Her Own
Way in which Maxine Elliott scored
such pronounced triumph. Miss I,vnden
mas received nothing but flatterlng notices
since she first went on the road, and the
advance sale of seats indicates that two
good audiences will see her on the occa-
sion of her visit to this city. The News
and Courier of CHARLESTON saws;
Her Own Way" Is a very prettv story
one of the most entertaining that CLYDE
Fitch has written, and in the hands of
competent people 1t cannot fail to be
appreciated. From the opening scene
where the childrens party is In progress,
to the finale where the soldier retu1 MS
from the Philippines to find his sweet
heart in mourning for him, there is sus-
tanned interest and the development CT
the main theme is as natural and reason
able as any one could ask. The demands
made upon Miss Lynden are very heavy
and the temptation at more than one period
to become hysterical, and spoh everything.
is very great. But she rises to the situa-
ton and in the most trying moments
maintains a restraint that marks the
artist and distinguishes her from the or
binary player who sacrifices every posi-
bility by OVERRIDING an emotional scene.
That Miss Lynden will rise to the very
height Of her chosen profession is pre-
dicted by all who witnessed her work yes
terday
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-09
GAMBLERS ARRESTED
In MORRIS HOTEL
OFFICERS STREET AND BAKER
RAID GAMES AND PUT FOUR
TEEN MEN UNDER BoND-THE
POLICE ACTIVE.

Thirteen white men and one negro were
arrested and placed under bonds of 800
each last night on charge of gambling.
Poker games, it is alleged We're in pro-
gress on the fifth floor of the Hotel Nor
ris. Officers Street and Parker made the
arrests.
After spotting the game, the officers
walked to the door, and demanded adj
mittance According to their story, admis-
sion was denied them, until they threat
ened to break down the door. After a
delay of five minutes. the door was
opened, and the officers entering heard the
sound of scurrying feet. When the lights
were turned on again this room was va
cant. The men had passed through the
door of an adjoining room. TO this the
retiring room the officers were also de-
MED admittance. Officer Street opened the
transom, and peered into the darkness.
After striking a match. he saw the men.
The door was then opened to him and the
men placed under arrest. Each made a
bond for 500.
Considerable paraphernalia used in
games of chance was captured.
Officers Street and Parker, whose special
assignment is to carry on a crusade
against the gamblers of the city. are
keeping the sports on the move Recently
three games in which white men particle
pated have been raided, resulting in the
capture of twenty-five whites and two
negroes Within the last week, these Of
ficers have arrested, in addition to the
above about twenty negroes charged
with gaming.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-09
LUMBERMEN PL EASED
WITH TRADE OUTLOOK
Demand Is Good In Both Branches of
the Business-CompIaints as to
Shipping Delay.

The retail lumber market is reported
as being active without any material
changes in prices. Trade Is good. A range
of somewhat lower prices for dressed
lumber has stimulated the demand for
those grades, while prices for rough lum-
Der have remained about unchanged.
Lumbermen are well pleased with the
condition of trade and say that the out
look is promising.
In the wholesale branch of the business
there has been an improvement in de-
raand. Higher grades have stiffened in
price, but the lower grades, which are
most largely used in Birmingham, bring
no more than they did several weeks
ago. Wholesale dealers complain that
they are greatly hampered by delays in
shipping. They say that the railroads are
crowded with business, and that after cars
arrive in Birmingham it Is difficult to
get it promptly delivered
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-09
About GoIdheId Gold.

W. j. Ruston of Birmingham has re-
ceived the following letter from LOTUS &,
Davis, dated Goldheld, New, November Z:
I'VE have opened the great Mohawk ore
body at depth of 49O feet In the Combi-
nation fraction. Yesterday the entire
bottom of the shaft sampled 1898 per ton.
Native gold and sylvanite show abundant
ly in the rock. From a mining stand
point this is the most important strike
ever made in Goldfield, as it proves be-
yond doubt that the ore bodies of the
district are permanent to great DEPTH and
adds millions of dollar of value to every
producing mine in camp. The Old Com
stock days will be repeated. Shares this
morning eagerly bought at $500 looks
like a ten dollar stock within a week"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-09
Howard COLLEGE Notes.

The Franklin Literary society will hold
its first public meeting tomorrow evening
at p. m. The following programme will
be carried out:
Music.
Welcome Addressed. c. Cruise.
Music.
Declamation--J. II. Atkins.
Music.
Debates: Resolved, That the state should
pass a law prohibiting children under IL
years of age from working for wages.
Affirmative: A. Il. Page.
Music.
Negative: David Bryan.
Social intermisslon.
Music.
Grafton. j. H. Davis
Music.
Decision of judges.
Benediction.
Howard scrubs play Alabama Presby-
terian college at Admission today Profess
sor Davidson will accompany the team.
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Young Nan Disappears
With Mr.. Turner Auto

hour When 10 o'clock came, and the
man who had rented the machine did not
return. Mr.. Turner did not grow uneasy,
thinking that perhaps the pleasure-seeller
had decided to take a longer drive. When
the clock struck y, however, Mr.. Tur-
ner did show some signs of uneasiness,
and when it was . o'clock, and the auto
had not been returned, he reported the
matter to the police. At a late hour last
night no clue had been obtained Mr..
Turner, while giving a good description
OF the young man to whom he rented
the machine, was unable to furnish a
name. He neglected to get the name of
his customer when he rented the auto
mobile. The machine is valued at more
than $1,000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-09

For the first time in the history of the
local police department, it is alleged that
a thief has stolen an automobile.
The matter caused quite stir yesterday
at 2 o'clock, when reported at headquar-
tiers and the detectives put in charge
of the case felt their zeal that had
tagged in the routine of locating stolen
clothing and forgers of small calibre,
again quickened on the trail of a stolen
automobile.
w. Turner, in charge of a garage on
the Southside, reported the case. According
to his complaint, a young man, appar-
emily 20 years of age, rented an expensive
machine yesterday morning at Q o'clock,
paying in advance a sum sufficient to
guarantee him pleasure ride of one
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At the Majestic,

There will be special m2lnee at the
Majes'.ce theatre tomorrow afternoon for
women and children, and several new
features will be introduced for the en-
tcr.a.ninent of the childrea especially.
The Candy Boy" will sing oleral songs
for the children, and the management will
give a bag of candy to every child in
The theatre while the Candy Boy is sing
ing his songs.
This makes a feature that viii probably
draw al the children to the theatre to-
morrow afternoon. In addition there are
several other acts that will Please both
grown people and children, among them
being the Eight Bedoun A abs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-09
CENTRAL ALABAMA COLLEGE.
Music and Speeches Mark Founders
Day In Mason City.

Founders day was celebrated at Cen
trail Alabama college with appropriate
exercises consisting of addresses. musical
selections and the unwilling of the por-
traits of DR.. NJ c. p. Mason and Presi-
dent William r.. A. Palmer.
The college is newly established in
sttution for the education of negroes
and is located in Mason city, a new town
exclusively inhabited by negroes.
l. w. McAdory, county superintendent
of education was present and congratu-
lated the founders upon the success of
their labors.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-09
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintanees of John
J. McDavid. Robert p. McDavid and Il.
r. McDavid are invited TO attend the
funeral OF the former at the residence OF
his son. Robert =. McDaVid. 9l9 South
Eighteenth street, this afternoon at J p.
m. Interment IN Elmwood cemetery. The
following are requested to act as pail
bearers: Active-George NJ. cruikshank,
Daniel A. Greene, William ID. Smith, John
b. Rosonstihl r. Ely Cooper and ID. NJ.
Malone. Honorary-Joseph +, Johnston. j.
S. Gillespie, Cunningham Wilson, w. b..
Leedy, Henry b. Urquhart and Rose W.
Owen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-09
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the
probate clerks office yesterday as fol-
lows:
II. A. Newell of East Lake to Miss
Obelea Perry.
w. f. Castelle of Bessemer to Miss
Mary Baker.
Il. r. Robinson of Wetumpka to Miss
May Belle Shackelford.
c. III. McClendon of Avondale to Miss
Alice Washburn.
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At the Bjjou.

Lovers and Lunatics" continues TO
draw large audiences to the Bijou theatre.
The piece is a musical melange that Is
both tuneful and diverting. The song
specialties are deliberately staged and
presented i'm a most attractive manner
Joe Morris, Lillian Lawton and Others
appear to advantage in the company. The
usual performance will be given tonight
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At the Gayety.

This weeks bill at the New Gayety
theatre Is proving to be the MOTT popular
Of the eeason. The fact that 1t IL different
from any of the others thu, rave been
en- the Gayety stage has served TO make 1t
very attractive. There is not weak point
In the entire performance. Ther, are some
good ds GERS some first class music, good
comedy, good vaudeville and a spectacu-
lar finale that is very inspiring.
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Board to Meet.

The canvassing board of Jefferson coun-
ty, composed of Probate Judge S. T..
Greene. Sheriff A. W. Burgin and Circuit
Court Clerk w. *. McAdory, Will meet
at the probate office today at noon to
canvass the vote of the general election
last Tuesday and declare the result.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-09
RECORD OF THE COURTS.

Nothing of any particular interest to
the public was before the court yester-
day. The political question was spoken
of as ancient history; even the official
count. which is to be made today, did
not arouse any enthusiasm.
Circuit Court.
In the circuit court yesterday, the
case of E. A. Bennett VS.. Birmingham
Railway. Light and Power company re-
suited in a mistrial
D. f. Allen vs. Frank f. Davidson;
Jury returned a verdict for the defendant.
l.. ]. Blaw vs. Atlanta and Birmingham
Air Line Railroad company is on trial.
Circuit Court Docket.
The following docket is set for trial
in the circuit court today:
Mrs. Annie Loe Beall VS.. w. II. Wal
ker, assumpst; j. C. Clelland VS.. Bir-
mlngham Railway, Light and Power COM
pany, damages; Sam Earle, pro ami, vs.
st. Louis and San Francisco Railroad
company, damages; Henrietta Jordan VS.
Southern Railway company, damages;
City Loan and Banking company VS..
Southern Railway company, appeal.
New Suit Filed.
In the circuit court yesterday Charles NJ.
Erwin filed suit for 1899 damages against
the Western Union Telegraph company
for alleged negligence in the delivery of
series of kilograms within a reasonable
time.
City Court.
In the first division of the city court
yesterday the jury in the case of William
Jacobs VS.. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail
road company returned verdict for the
plaintiff for $500
In the case of Bloom Bros. & Co, VS..
L. Copeland, a verdict for the plaintiff
for .53 was returned by the jury.
A consent judgment for 500 for the
plaintiff was rendered in the case of M.
L. Lane VS.. Birmingham Railway, Light
and Power company.
The case of A. j. Krebs company VS..
j. Marx, ct al, is on trial.
Second Division City Court.
In the second division of the city court
yesterday a judgment for $50 was rem
dered in the case OF Mrs. G.. A. White
vs.. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad
company.
j. b. White vs. Tennessee Coal. Iron
and Railroad company 1.-TWO cases.; judg-
ment for $50 for plaintiff in each case.
Judge Sem took up the chancery docket
yesterday in the second division.
New Suits Filed.
In the city court yesterday the fol-
lowing new suits were filed:
Pearl Roller Mill Co. VS.. f. Zoni and
Jonas Fox. Plaintiff claims $3.50 for alleged
breach of bond.
Mrs Lizzie Gaylord VS.. Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company
Plaintiff claims 5000 damages for personal
injuries alleged to have been sustained
by falling into an excavation or wash
out at Church street station on East
Birmingham car line, while alighting from
car.
Chancery Court.
In the chancery court yesterday the
cases of j. w. Grissom VS.. Sarah Grissom,
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ADJUSTMENTS.
At the jefferson.

William Faversham appeared again at
the Jefferson theatre yesterday afternoon
and last night in THE Squaw Man" The
attendance at both performances taxed
the capacity of the house. The play was
ADMIRABLY presented, and it is probable
that no better offering of its kind will be
seen at the Jefferson this season.
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and S. l.. Baker, ct al, \ G. b. Edwards,
ct al. were dismissed. "
In the cases of Joseph Mel VS.. James
Collins, and W. s. Smith against the
same defendant, a decree was rendered
overrulng defendants motion 10 dismiss,
and allowing twenty days for defendants
to answer
In the case of ]. A. Mcdaniel Us. Ten
nessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company
an order was made to publish the testi-
mony without prejudice
Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham vs.
Birmingham Water Works company. a
decree was rendered sustaining defend
ants plea
chancery Court Docket.
The following docket is set in the chan
Gerry court For today:
Mamie Ayers VS.. Ed Ayers, r. NJ
Sharritt vs.. d. S. McClain Eliza w. Tar
rant VS.. !. Y. Huffman ct ais, William
st. Clair VS.. Annie St Clair. Philip Jones
VS.. Genie Jones. Il. c. Crow vs.. Sibley p
King ct al, Emma 1sbell vs.. William
lsbell, f. A. Penn VS. Matte ID. Penn.
Barbara Gayle VS.. Mayor and Aldermen
of Birmingham.
Criminal Court.
In the first division of the criminal
court yesterday the case of Ephraim VIII
liams was concluded and given to the
jury.
The defendant is charged with having
shot and killed Deputy Constable Walter
Farrell of Bessemer.
The case of Will Curtis. negro. charged
with murder in the first degree, was be-
gun yesterday afternoon.
Federal Court.
In the federal court yesterday jurors
were organized for the remainder of the
term. The following is list of the
jurors:
Jury No. III. A. Jones. Cordova: w.
A. Fields, Jasper; G. P. Self Adville; J.
w. Adkins, Odenville; Lucius swindle,
Coal Valley; r. NJ. Daley, Rosa W. C.
Hullet Oneonta; James Ryan. Birming-
ham; chappell Corey, Birmingham; Will
liam Smith. Fountain Run; w. A. Wal
lace, Ridge; Mark Bicknell, Royal.
Jury No. &C. NJ. Weeks, Pharos; II. S.
Smith, Gown; Albert Collins, Porterville;
T. o. Mcconnell, Fayette: Henry Harper.
Vernon; s. p. Lofts, Gown; r. E. Me-
Curly Fort Payne: G. b. Jordan. Vernon;
w. IL. Vildabill, Avondale; Green Hollis.
Seaverton; w. Il. Howard, East Lake; j.
I. Engle, Oneonta.
Federal Court Docket.
The following docket is set for trial in
the federal court today:
United States VS.. Alex r. chisolm. vio-
| 1ating section 5000 revised statutes of the
| United States. 1.-TWO cases)
| The section referred to charges the de-
| PENDANT with falsely certifying checks
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THE WEATHER.

Washington, November S.-Forecast for
Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Friday and
Saturday; light south winds on the
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New Suits Filed.
Chancery Court

In the chancery court yesterday the
cases of j. w. Grissom vs. Sarah Grissonl,
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r. e. Boswell, superintendent of the
Alabama Great Southern railroad, re-
turned yesterday from Cincinnati, where
he had been in conference with the higher
officials in regard to a scale of wages.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-11-09

. w. H. Courtenay, chief engineer of the
Louisville and Nashville railroad, passed
through Birmingham yesterday en- route
south.
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The Frisco system is preparing for
block signal system on the Birmingham
division. Wherever new rail is being laid,
and practically the entire line from Biz
mingham to Memphis is being relaid with
heavy rail, the points are being connected
with heavy copper wire. looking to the
installation of block signal system in
the future.
The Garland globe. [volume] (Garland, Utah) 1906-191?, 1906-03-03
CHAPTER ".

Toulon, on the Mediterranean, was
At this time the great military depot
Of France. Its inhabitants numbered
about twenty-five thousand; and more
than fifty frigates and ships of the
line rode at anchor In its harbor, while
within Its spacious magazines was col
lected an immense quantity Of military
and naval stores.
Scarcely a day passed during the
fall and early winter of 1898 that did
not bring 10 the city families and in.
dividuals from all parts Of France,
seeking protection from the Revolu.
tionists' curelties-outrages which the
Committee were either unable to con
troll, or to which they were Indifferent.
At Toulon, the friends Of the old
monarchy argued among themselves
that the violence with which their
land had been filled was too terrible
to be longer endured; and they began
to discuss the idea of surrendering
the city, its magazines, forts and
ships, to the combined English and
Spanish fleets lying outside its har-
Dor, and thus help to bring about a
return of law and reason TO insane
France. ,
Among those in Toulon who heard
OF the proposed surrender was Margot,
who, with Jean and Pierre, safe under
the humble roof Of their new home,
had for these many months enjoyed a
security she had never before known.
In a measure her own mistress, and
removed from the dread Of Etienne,
she found reliance and peace in the
kindly guidance Of Pere Huot, to
whom the boys went each day for in.
struction, his abode being some dis.
lance from Margot's small house,
which was in a retired part OF the
city, near the suburbs.
A surrender suggested to her the
possibility of bringing scenes of blood.
shed and violence; and the very
name of English" was to her-as also
to most of her comprehensive syn
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The Lawyers Daughter.

II am a lawyers daughter. you know.
George, dear" she said, after George
had proposed and had been accepted
''and you wouldn't think It strange II
! were to ask you to sign a little paper
to the effect that We are engaged
would you?" George was too happy
to think anything strange just then.
and he signed the paper with a trem.
bling hand and a bursting heart. Then
she laid her ear upon his manly hos,
ON, and they were very, very happy,
Tell me. darling" said George, after
a long, delicious silence. why did you
want me to sign that paper? Do you
not place implicit confidence in my
love for YOU" "Ah; yes" she sighed
with Infinite content, indeed dc
George, dear, ! have been deceives u
many times, you know"
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WOES OF THE INFANT ACROBAT
r. p. O'Connor Rejoices That They
Are Goino Out Of Fashion.

MTG SO'U8 Sut VI os''oUs
as there anything more heartrend-
ing to contemplate than the wrenched
up smile of the infant acrobat when
he-often. alas! a she-is suddenly de-
posted on his staggering little legs by
the footlights, after having been spun
round like a tambourine by the feet
for an inverted elder?" asks T. p.
O'Connor.
81 know for a fact that acrobats are
kindness itself to their children, and
that to their health they pay the incest
care. without such care the little
chaps could never go through their
tricks. But, while believing the life
of the infant acrobat to be free from
home hardships, | still cannot help no
ticing the effort with which the young
ster, under the conditions mentioned,
pumps up his sadly unmirthful grin,
and | rejoice to find, as must many an
other person rejoice with me, that
baby acrobats are going surely and
steadily out Of fashion.
1T Is amazing that there should be
SO many people in the world as there
are who can express frank delight at
the spectacle of a child of tender years
being spun on high by resined feet un.
til he is giddy and breathless, and
recall with a comforting sense Of salts.
faction the anger displayed nee by
a gentleman in the audience of a va
riety theater IN such Q 'turn'-a turn,
indeed-receiving an encore from a
black whiskered foreigner, possibly
the acrobat's agent, sitting in the row
In front of him. The former leaned
ove- to the heartless, or thoughtless,
alien with the Tigg Montague whisk'
ers and poured such a t%hunderous tor
rent Of abuse into his astonished> ear
that l thought there would have been
a fearful fight. In this event | know
whose part ! would have preferred TAX
ing!"
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Modern Passion for Display.

1t was a century and a half ago
that Benjamin Franklin wrote that
'idleness and pride tax with a heavier
hand than kings and parliaments,"
but his message comes with peculiar
force to the people Of this day and
generation. Perhaps, idleness Is no
greater a vice than in Franklin's time,
but the sort of pride that taxes mems
po~cketbooks never before flourished
as now. The desire of the poor to
ape the rich, the universal effort and
determination to keep up appearance
for appearance sake, is one Of the
curses Of this age. That hollow ap-
p~earaLces are but tokens of superfic-
ial minds too few understand. Men
and women OF moderate means as.
pire to make the same display In
spending money that their more
wealthy neighbors do, and. when adj
versity comes, finding themselves
with no money saved they realize too
late, as Franklin would say, that they
have paid too dearly for the whistle.
Portland Oregonian.
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guardian who was as fervent on his
part as Archie a on his.
Neither did the doctor oppose A.
early wedding. Nay he favored an Z
ever urged 1t, greatly to the surpri q
Of Ethel to whom her betrothed ;e-
fused to reveal the method by w,ich
he had won over the doctor.
They were married within the
month and 1t was the following day
when the doctor met his. Waterloo.
He went all girdled for hts victory.
How in the world did Archie ever
gain your consent to marry your
neice so young" asked the widow. 81
was not really in favor of II but
Archie Is so dominant-like his faith
err"
Then the doctor determined to make
the bold strike.
HE told me, my dear. dear, mad
am" said he, bowling low, that yor
could lot marry before him-without
sacrificing your fortune, and madam
like him I was impatient"
The scamp" cried the widow. "H'
told only a half truth. I cannot mar
ry at all without sacrificing my for
tune to him."
Just how the doctor got out Of thu
house or what he said, nobody ex
cepting the widow knows, the doctoI
least Of all.