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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
ADJUSTMENTS
At the siJou.

Buster Keaton, propelled about the Keaton captured a large audience at the Bijou theatre last night when vaude- vile was inaugurated. The youngster is a mimic, an acrobat and comedian of marked ability and he keeps the audience roaring all the time. Daddy Keaton. an Irishman from the crown of his head to the sole of his feet. is likewise an aero bat and a comedian, and the pair. makes merry for some twenty-five minutes with the result that the audience is roaring with laughter.
 Its a wonder to the uninitiated how the youngster keeps from getting killed. He is thrown about, kicked and cuffed, pitched around and mixed up geneally in rough and tumble manner that would apparently kill him half dozen times during the performance, but he turns up smiling each time none the worse for wear.
 But the Keatons are by no means the only stars on the bill It is composed of five other acts any one Of which is well worth seeing once or twice. Jack Norworth mixes a couple of songs and a few funny stories together and presents the combination in most attractive style. He starts few rlpples of laugh ter that finally break into roars. He rep resents the College Boy" and looks the part.
 The Parro Brothers, billed as "sensa- tional acrobats' truly fill the bill The act is not long, but every minute is taken up with some clever stunt with here and there really startly exhibition of strength and balancing. The audience holds its breath during one or two of the stunts.
 Miss Ethel McDonough can beat the big base drum or the kettle drum either
 with equal ability. She presents several
 musical specialties which are we'll done But better than that, she showed last night that she was a good fellow. The Irregular orchestra was in Tuscaloosa and the one that replaced it had not had an opportunity to rehearse the music, so Miss McDonough goes into the orchestra and acts as leader for the remainder of the evening. During the Keatons act
 which requires frequent effects with the
 drum, she took the place of the trap drummer and helped make the act suc- cess. Without her it would have fallen 1 much short of the success with which it met.
 Polk and Rollins present a banjo act which was the winner of much applause The pair are experts and make the old
 time southern instrument ring with music Louise Dresser, a comediene, who is fa- vorably known all over the country, fared
 badly last night on account of the or chestra. There are none cleverer than Miss Dresser, but her act depends on the orchestra But even under those cir cumstances she made a hit. She has a l good voice and is a clever actor The Cameragraph with several amusing nov | ing pictures was the good night" act
 on the bill. The bad boys and their dog 1 caused much amusement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
Smathcrs Can Sc Affidavit.

New York. May 2S.-The application of Edward E. Smathers, the owner of Major Delmar, in the replevin suit brought against him by the Memphis Trotting as sociation with reference to the alleged doping of Lou Dillon two years ago when Major Delmar won the gold cup. to see the affidavit of George Spear. was granted by Justice Bischof in the su- preme court today. Judge Blschof re- fused to permit MT. Smathers to inspect the affidavit of a man named Sanders, saying he believes 1t had been destroyed and that Smathers' counsel had never seen it, but merely an alleged copy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
PIT rMAN INJURED
 BY AN AUTOMOBILE
Stepped in Front of the Machine on Twentieth Street and Was Slightly
 Bruised About the Head.

l. r. Pittman was struck by an auto- mobile on South Twentieth street near Avenue II yesterday afternoon at 6 o'clock and was slightly bruised apoue the head.
 He was carried to the Hillman hospital where he was resting well at late hour last night.
 It seems that Pittman had started across the street and saw the automophe coming, when he became confused ana turned directly in front of the machine. The driver of the auto turned the ma chine suddenly to one side, ana II ls claimed Pttman tried to step in front or 1t again, but failed. He was struck on the side of the head and received slight scalp wound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
MAJOR POSTELL DEAD.
Prominent Confederate Veteran Passes
 Away in Gainesville.

Cartersxllle, Ga, May 2S.-Maj. John Postell. a prominent Confederate veteran, died here today. He was born in Beau fort, s. C., in 1886. Upon the outbreak of the civil war he received commission in the engineering corps of the Confed- crate army and worked upon the defenses about Charleston, Savannah and Johnstons Island. Later he was transferred to the Army of Northern Virginia and assisted in the fortifying of Richmond and Peters burg. He was in charge of the counter mining at the crater. After the war he built the Brunswick and Western and other railroads in this state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
AcQUITTAL IS LIKELY.
Trials In Louisiana Bring Out an Inter
 esting Feud.

Hahnville, La. May 2S-The trial or octave, Andre and Maurice Elfer and Frank Lebsuf for manslaughter, which has been in progress for eight days, is nearly over and an acquittal is expected The case was given to the jury at late hour tonight. September "A the hlters met the Songys at Frellsen station, St. Charles parish, and a battle ensued
 The Elfers used shotguns and the Som gys revolvers. Albert Mercier of the songy faction was killed and Charles songy badly wounded, but he recovered' The evidence went to show that one or the Songys fired first. The factions were rivals for the political control of the par ish and the feud has had many interest ing phases The Songys are moving out of the parish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
U. L. BRAND MURDERED.
Louisiana Man Was Hacked to Pieces
 With an Axe.

New Orleans, May 2S.-A special from Lafayette, La, to the Picayune tells of the murder of Jospeh L. Brand near that place. Antonio Hidalgo has been charged with the crime He lived near the scene of the muder
 Sheriff Lacarte tonight arrested a negro, Dave Howard, who confessed to criminal assault on young negro girl at Opelousas and has charged him with the murder of Brand. Brand was hacked to pieces with an axe which Howard brought to I4afay- cite after the murder and sold, together with some clothing he had stolen from the murdered man. The white man Hidalgo was released
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
Rev. J. K. Trotter Inferred.

Gadsden, May 2S.-(Special. )-The funeral services over the remains of the Rev. J. R. Trotter. who was killed in d runaway accident Saturday afternoon were held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at Hokes Bluff. the Rev. w. L. Culbert- son officiating. large concourse of friends attended the services, which were conducted with Masonic honors. The Rev. Trotter was 63 years of age, an ex- Confederate soldier and a Baptist minis ter. He leaves wife one daughter and three sons to mourn his death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
Police Will Stop Fight.

Harrisburg. Pa, May Ex-Governor Pennypacker this evening directed Cap tain Groome, superintendent of the state police force, to send a squad of police men tomorrow night to North Washing ton, near Philadelphia, to prevent the scheduled fight between F'itzsimmons aytl Tommy Burns, which the club of the Tuxedo Athletic association expects to give in it's club rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
Contractor Shoots Himself.

Brenham, Tex, May 2S.-Nhile appar- ently in excellent spirits, J. J. Sanders, contractor aged about GO years, while standing in a saloon here today picked up a revolver and before bystanders sur missed his purpose, fired bullet into his heart. On several occasions the man had attempted suicide. but the motive which prompted him is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
Commits Suicide in Shreveport.

Shreveport, May 2s.-C. II. Stevenson, aged 4o. one of the most prominent busi- ness men of North Louisiana, committed suicide tonight at the Masonic Temple by taking carbolic acid. He was recorder of the local Masonic lodge and was found dead in his office. Despondency on account of bad health is assigned as the cause for ha
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
FUNERAL NOTICE.

Friends and acduaintances of Mr. and Mrs H. A. Turner, w. H. Orrson and C. J. Orrison are invited to attend the funeral of their ia ther, C. w Orrison. at the funeral parlors of Lige Loy, No 2ol3 Third avenue at 3 o'clock ?. m. Tues day afternoon. Interment at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
Ben F. SpIlman.

Ben '. Spilman, aged G0 years, died at. his home on Church street. Elyton, last night at 9:30 o'clock. He leaves widow and one son, Charles, agen years. The remains will be carried to Herodsville Ky, toni5ht for burial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
Etdwah Carriers to Meet.

Gadsden, May 2S.-(Special 1.-The Eto- wah County Rural Carriers association will meet Saturday night, June 9 in Att talla, for the purpose of perfecting their organization and transacting other im- portant business.
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Hot Sprigs, Arkansas. THE ROCkAFELLOW,
10. S. PTTNAM. Prnnrietnr.

E. 5. PUTNAM, IIOpF1etOr. BATH HOUSE UNDER SAME ROOF
 AS HOTEL. Round Trip Half Rate Tickets to Hot Springs Now on Sale All Rail
 road Offices. The most handsomely furnished hotel in the valley-all outside rooms. Bounte- ous table. efficient service. moderate rates, home-lilSe, select. All street cars pass the Rockafellow. Write for booklet. References.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
Operators VIII Yield in Illinois.

Chicago, May 2s.-Coal operators in Ill- nois have decided to yield the miners the scale of 1905 and by the beginning of next week mining will be resumed in Illinois with union men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-29
Pine Beach Hotel.
COOKS SPRINGS
Greenbrier White Sulphur Springs,
 West Virginia

(The Old White Sulphur) Open June 22. Famous for its sulphur baths. Modern improvements. with private baths. Perm- anent orchestra. Terms. sl5 to s25 week. $50 to s90 per month. Write for illustrated booklet Address until June l.
 GEO. A. MILLS. Jr., Manager
 The Grafton, Washington, D. c. 39t-tu-thu-sat
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Stafford Springs.

The hotel at this famous spring Is open for the season. For full particulars. rates and pamphlets. address
 COLBURN-M MORGAN & CO.
 Vossburg, Miss.
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BLOUNT SPRINGS

This famous summer resort is open for the season. Hotel under new management. For full particulars, rates and descriptive phamplets ad. dress MASON & WEST,
 Blount Springs, Ala
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LORING SPRINGS, "rsTosr' sI1a

Lookout Mountain. 250o feet altitude. Chalybeate and freestone water: fishing. hunting bathing, boating, driving. ten pins. croquet and other amusements.
 CHAS. A. LORING. Prop.
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SWEETWATER PARK HOTEL

The only resort in the world affordng hia water. Write for descriptive mat
 SCOVlLLE BROTHERS.
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Ingram Liihia Hotel
LlTNlA SPRINGS, GA.

Management strictly first-class. vapor lithia baths, with natural ter and rates. 5-24-24t-th-sat-su-tu
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1906-05-18
CHAPTER XIV.

The Hacienda on the La Viga Canal.
With some men TO conceive an idea
is to carry it into execution-such Is
the nature of Dick Denver. He hur-
ries up to their room in the best Of
Mexican hotels, and inside of fifteen
minutes has effected radical changes
both in his personal appearance and
dress. SO that with the assistance Of
the drivers hat and coat he can
readily be taken for the man himself
Meanwhile he and Bob have come
to a good understanding regarding
things-the latter individual, well
armed, and carrying wrapped around
his person the very rope that Dick
brought to the hotel, the lasso with
which he was thrown, intends to
hover around the Morales place, and
take advantage of any opportunity
that may come to effect an entrance
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by climbing over the garden wall.
Once within he will be in condition
to come to the relief of the others
should his assistance be needed.
1t is now approaching half-past
seven. Dick at once sallies forth to
finish his conquest, nor does he doubt
his ability to win.
The driver of the vehicle must be
made Of strange material-for a Next.
can-to be able to resist the alluring
influence Of jingling reals and pesos.
when offered in temptation.
Dick discovers the vehicle at the
curb, but the man himself is non est
only conspicuous by his absence
Struck by an idea. and knowing the
habits of New York cabbies, Dick ad-
vances to the vehicle and discovers
the fellow inside, feeling very COM
Portable. no doubt. His nap is dis.
turbed by the entrance of the Amerl-
can.
"Hola!" he exclaims, rubbing his
eyes
Thereupon Dick Denver takes him
in hand and winds the fellow around
his finger in a way that would beat
the elouuence of Philadelphia law
yer. He manipulates the man just as
he pleases; first he excites his fears,
and then plays upon his cupidity. Be-
tween the two he has the fellow COM
pletely at his mercy, and could gain
anything that it might be in the
others power to grant.
Thus an exchange is made; the
Mexican gives up his hat and coat
and receives in return others that suit
him just as well, besides handful Of
reals. with Spanish doubloon or two
thrown in, that would about buy his
entire equipage, which. he is assured.
will be returned to him without harm.
when the nights business is over.
He then and there beats a mastery
retreat, with more real wealth in his
pockets than he has perhaps known
for many a day. II matters nothing to
such a fellow that he has sold himself
twice in the same day; his conscience
will scarcely trouble him. nor does he
look far enough into the future to fore
see any difficulty on account Of double
dealing.
Thus Dick is left in possession. and
the first fruits of victory are his. He
bears his honors meekly; at the same
time chuckles at the thought that al
though he has received no invitation
to the Morales house. he will have an
opportunity of seeing what its interior
looks like.
There are still nearly twenty min
utes to wait, and this time Dick puts
In with serious thoughts. He scraDes
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dress, and you can bet your boots Bob
Harlan will be on deck when the sig
nal is given"
So Dick takes out the piece OF
paper and reads off the address which
Pauline marked thereon. While so
doing his eyes note some writing on
the other side. He bends down and
reads:
81 may be able to put you on the
track of some one who owns certain
shares of stock in your mine. At any
rate, do come, and we will have music
in plenty. Bring Dora-I remember
her well-such vivacious creature.
Your friend
ISA MORALES"
When Dick has read this he
crumples the note in his hand and
quite surprises his comrade with his
savage manner
Now know there is some treach-
cry afoot and III checkmate it, as
sure as | live. Take another squint at
that man, Bob, and then make me
look as much like him as you can, for
I'm in this game for keeps-it's dia-
mond cut diamond now!" he says.
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Chapter xIv.-Continued.

ShdPICi III " -COi
"You go in a carriage, of course?'
asks Dick, in a matter-of-fact voice
strangely at variance with the tumult
raging inside.
Certainly; have spoken to the
driver"
who may he be?" carelessly.
"That man over yonder; the one
with the rather respectable figure and
dress He has good vehicle"
Dick gives the fellow a keen glance.
"Humph! l guess he will do" he
mutters, as though his thoughts are
far away,
What time are you to leave?" he
asks, again.
"At eight"
ut is seven now-an hour hence
plenty of time, plenty of it. Miss
Pauline, have you any objection to
telling me where this house you are
about to visit may be situated? You
see, if you are heard Of no more, we
would like to have clew to work
upon"
She is amused at his tone, and
laughs, though Dora looks a little
alarmed.
Whats that? not heard from
again? I hope Miss Pauline doesn't
mean to run any unnecessary risks. !
really feel too well satisfied with life,
as l find it, to banker after another
DR.. Girard's select establishment, y
Dora speaks up.
Don't be alarmed, my dear. l hope
we will not get into any such trouble,
AS to the address, let me sect Is
somewhere on the bank of the La
Viga Canal, near the beautiful ha-
cienda of Don Juan Corona, the re-
tired bull-fghter, who has made such
a paradise of his home. | believe |
wrote it on slip of paper to tell the
driver, and found he already knew the
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Drew Black Cross Over the Document.

place we'll All! there you have it,
Senior Dick" and she hands him a
piece of paper.
Goodnight, gentlemen; do not
worry about us. We will return be-
fore midnight. Possibly Senior Morales
may see us home-he is diplomat,
high up in the confidence of President
Diaz," with which Miss Pauline
vanishes inside the hotel. Dora only
fingers to say a few parting words to
her Bob, and then she, too, fits up the
stairway.
Left alone, the two gentlemen OF
course proceed to light cigars as con-
ISOLATION.
Il reckon we're left this time,
Tick" remarks Bob, moodily, for the
prospect of music just beyond his
reach makes him irritable.
You may be, but don't intend that
It shall fit my case" returns the other
coolly, while Bob removes his cigar
and stares at his comrade blankly.
Now what does he mean?" says
the Sheriff of Secora county. why
should it apply to me and not to Dick
Denver?"
The other does not answer save by
another question. He is evidently
driving at something, and probably
knows what he is about, which is
more than Colonel Bob does.
Cast your eyes over yonder-notice
that fellow lounging there-what dye
think of him, Bob?"
"Bless my soul! that's the driver of
the vehicle Miss Westerly has en-
gagged"
"Exactly-that is, he is the one who
was to drive it. He has been sue
ceeded."
"Ehl you don't mean, old man. that
you"
81 am competent to look after the
festive steeds as well as the next man,
since horse-taming was once my occu-
patton" is the cool rejoinder.
But the fellow may object"
LET him. Silver will buy him. body
and soul, | should Judge from his
looks. In most of these houses. you
know. the vehicle gees in through a
large gate or door, to the court, and
you are virtually inside the house. II
harm is intended Miss Pauline. some
one will be near to protect her
And my charming Dora will call In
vain upon her Bob to come to her as
sistance" says the man from New
Mexico in despair
"They don't mean her harm. At any
rate. you can hover by. and II there
is a chance. make your presence felt
81 will, by the Eternal, l will Al
low me to make a note Of the ad
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GOT IN THE WRONG CHAIR.
Oklahoma Caller at the Capital Took
the Presidents Seat at Cabinet
Meeting.

John Abernethy, who was appointed
United states marshal of Oklahoma
by President Roosevelt, came pretty
near attending a cabinet meeting una,
wares. In telling of his trip, A5er-
nathy is quoted by the New York
Times as saying:
"A man stepped up and asked me
what | wanted, and told him to just
tell the president that Alternately
wanted to see him.
lis this John Alternately? asked
another man, and when l said / vas,
he took me by the arm and led me
into another room, where around a'fine
table were seated a number of fine
looking men. He told the men present
nv name and then he let me stand
ing there.
Looking around and seeing only
one vacant chair, sat in that. Then
the door opened behind me and two
powerful hands slapped me on the
shoulder, and looking up recognized
President Roosevelt He grabbed my
hand in his and shook it like bro
Their. Then he laughed and said:
John, you're getting up in the
world-occupying the presidents chair
at cabinet meeting
Il started u spring out o. that chair,
but t1e president just pushed me back
into II and laughed. He then excused
himself to the other men end ok m4
to another portion of the White Hcuee.
where he introduced me to Mrs. Rooss
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-05-07
WINTERS KILLED
and TWO INJURED
MOB ATTACKS THOMAS STEWART
AND DAUGHTER AND ONE OF
THE GANG Is klLLED-FATHER
AND DAUGHTER WOUNDED.

Nashville, May 6.-Melvin Winters was
shot and Instantly killed and Thomas
Stewart and his young daughter severely
wounded during an ARRAY at Stewards
home near Pleasant View, Cheatham
county, last night. The cause of the shoot
ing is a mystery.
A few days ago Stewart receiver let
ter warning him that if he and his family
did not leave the neighborhood within
ten days they would all be killed.
About II O'Clock Saturday night mob
surrounded Stewards house and opened
fire on 1t, and Stewart and his daughter
were wounded. Stewart return the shots
and the mob scattered. This morning the
body of Melvin Winters was found fifty
yards from Stewards home, a load of shot
having taken effect, and evidently pro-
duced instant death.
The charge of shot which killed Winters
was of No 10 size, and a number of gun
wads for a weapon of that calibre were
found in the wound. The gun used by
Stewart was of No. IL gauge
Sheriff Harper and deputies went to the
scene of the shooting this morning, and
this afternoon returned with Jim Hunt
custody. A charge of completely in the
murder of Melvin Winters was placed
against them.
No explanation whatever can be Sc
cured to account for the action of the
mob nor has any light been so far shed
on how Melvin Winters came to his death