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

hest type of civilization, will command the
admiration of the world. Let us all work
with that end in view In my opinion,
we should concentrate our efforts on
securing population Of a desirable char
acter for our unoeeupied and partially
cultivated lands. The home seeker will
find the lands of the south tried, tested
and found true The south is no ex-
pertinent. The land will respond immedl-
ately to proper cultivation 1t will pro-
duce valuable crops and the farmer will
find the markets and transportation ia
eilities well established.
For years 1t has been my pleasure to
go into the highways and byways and
preach the gospel of the south. | am
delighted to see the south grow-grow so
rapidly and substantially; am glad to see
the people of the south and those who
come here from other sections so happy
and prosperous.
Permit me to suggest that Jefferson
county land owners and those interested
In the further development of Birmng
ham, at once inaugurate movement
looking to the settlement of a
lot of small farmers In the country trib-
utary to Birmingham. You have the lands
and they are not bringing in the re-
turns they should. You are sending away
for your vegetables fruits, poultry and
dairy products. The local production
should and could be greatly enlarged. The
proposition must be solved by local peo-
ple-the land owners and capitalists. Put
1t In practical. attractive shape, and the
channel through which to reach the class
of people you want to occupy the small
farms is wide open. The railroads and
real estate agencies will assist in find
ing the people for you.
"A few hundred farmers located on
these vacant lands in the Birmingham dis
trict will do as much, II not more to
promote further development that sew
eral large factories. Every citizen should
endorse such a movement and, If nee
essary, support 1t financially.
Far-Reachine View.
IT am confident that those who employ
help will welcome the incoming of far
mers to occupy the lands in the district.
Such movement will bring in many
mill hands besides. Suppose one thousand
families are induced to occupy small farms
situated within a radius or twenty-five
miles of Birmingham. The families are
large, ali members workers 1t Is safe to
estimate that in time two members of
each family will seek employment away
from the farm. Naturally they would ac-
cept service near home. The factories and
homes in and around Birmingham may
reasonably expect to secure their services.
If successful the 1000 families would be
followed by acquaintance and relatives.
One thousand families should induce 1000
followers, and so on until the demand Is
supplied 1t Is like an endless chain. Start
it going. and II the proposition Is at
tractive and those who take the initiative
are successful, the mission of the pro-
meters will be amply fulfilled. In con-
sidering this idea, we should keep in
mind the fact that families with linn
tied means are wanted and we must carry
a clearly defined proposition to them, a
plan that will meet their desires and
necessities"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
Nav RetaIlate.

Rome, September 10.-Several demon
strations have occurred here as protests
against the recent anti-Italian riots in
Dalmathia. but the crowds were easily
dispersed by the police General Ricciotti
Garabaldi has written a letter suggesting
counter attacks by Italians upon Aus
trians and especially hotel keepers living
in Italy, as a measure of retaliation for
the anti-Italian demonstrations in Aus
TRAN territory.
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f. T. Shaw & Sons. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Company.
(Communicated.)
Stiles Men Club,

North birmingham, September 10.-(Spe-
cial.)--An enthusiastic meeting of the
Stiles Mems club was held at North Bir-
mingham tonight with about 100 of her
best citizens present.
DR.. e. Mitchell presided over the
meeting and encouraging reports from
each ward committeeman was enthusiastic
cally received The chairman said that
Stiles would carry North Birmingham
three to one. Strong speeches were made
by II. NJ Randall of Birmingham, j. G.
Waldrop and Curtis Shugart of North
Birmingham. The speeches were enthu-
slastic and instructive and much interest
was manifested In the meeting. The Sec
retary's report OF some two hundred en-
rolled members of the club was well re-
ceived. l.. l.. JONES, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
Dave Moore Hanged.

Gainesville, Ca, September 10.-Dave
Moore, colored, who assaulted the Swear
old daughter of Jim Hood of White coun-
ty some weeks ago, and who was con-
victed at a special term of White superior
court ten days later, was hanged at Cleve-
land today in the presence of 1000 people.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
Mrs. E. w. Baqqett.

Mrs. E. W. Bagget, aged Al years, died
Monday night at $40 o'clock at the st.
Vincent hospital The deceased lived at
93s South Nineteenth street. She is sur
vived by her husband and six children.
Funeral arrangements had not been riade
last night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
Secretary Shaw Speaks.

Greensboro. N. c., September 10.-Secre-
tary Shaw spoke to an immense gathering
of republicans at Winston-Salem today
and again at Salisbury tonight. At Wins-
ton-salem he arraigned the democratic
party, declaring that 1t had no platform
and stood for nothing. He will speak to-
morrow at Statesville and Wednesday at
Asheyjle.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
w. E. Perry Jr.

W. e. Perry, Jr., the 1s-months-old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Perry, died Mon
day afternoon at the family residence,
25S0 Twenty avenue, north, Br-
mngham. The funeral will be conducted
from the late home this morning at 10
O'Clock and the interment will be in Elm
wood cemetery
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FUNERAL NOTICE.

Friends and acquaintance of Mr. and
Mrs NJ e. Goodwin and children, Mr. and
Mrs George N. Goodwin, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Odom. are invited to attend the
funeral of Frank Z. Goodwin Tuesday
afternoon at o'clock from the residence
on West, Highlands. interment in Eimwood
cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
Police Court.

Judge Feagn disposed of seventy-fve
cases in the police court yesterday. The
majority of these cases were for gam
bling and violations of the Sunday law
Several small storekeepers who live on the
outskirts of the city open their stores on
Sunday and do thriving business. Judge
Feagin says he is determined to break
up this practice and fined the violators
$40 each.
John Sanders and Bob Evans, con-
victed of stealing from Kress & Co., were
sentenced to pay $50 each with 1870 days
imprisonment.
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Frank E. Goodwin.

Frank e. Goodwin, 20 years of age, lied
Monday night at SID p. m. at his resi-
dence on West Highlands. The funeral
Will be conducted from the late home at
o'clock this afternoon and the inter-
ment Will be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
Mayors Speech.

Ladies and Gentlemen:
The birth of a new playhouse or high
class place of amusement Is an important
event in any community and should not
escape favorable comment of even super
fetal observers. For 1t will continue to
give happiness and pleasure and content
to all classes of people during the years
to come and that content is frequently
worth more than mere advancement In
material welfare
I feel that the city of Birmingham is to
be congratulated on the acquisition of this
beautiful theatre. representing as 1t does
an investment of about $4,000 which, |
understand, is to be operated in a high
toned way at popular prices for the
masses of the people
| feel, also, that our distinguished fellow
citizen, Judge 3. NJ. Allen who has de-
voted almost his entire life to serving
the people, is to be congratulated on hav-
Ing extended his proprietorship and ac-
tivities beyond the big rock Jail and other
such eleemosynary institutions into the
realms of art.
In dedcating his funds to the use of
ert this occasion will doubtless appear all
the more notable to some as marking one
instance at least during the judges long
service to the people, where the people
have come off with the best end of the
transaction.
| have now the pleasure of calling on
Judge Allen, who will tell you something
about the theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
Many Local Candidates.

A large number of the Pythians in Biz
mingham have made application for mem
bership, while Ensley, Fairyiew Besse-
mer. East Lake. Pratt City and other
towns in Jefferson county have represent
tatlves among those who will be initiated
the the coming "Dokey'' dongs
The membership of Autaris temple In
cludes many of the leading Pythlans OF
the state, and 1t is expected that about
125 more will become Arabs on Septem-
Der 25.
Said Mr. Minter last night; AS Biz
mingham is noted for the royal style In
which 1t entertains all convention, and
visitors generally, there Is no doubt but
that every Dokey' who comes here for
this occasion will go away better friend
of Greater Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
BRYAN Invited to Shreveport.

Shreveport, September 10.-The
Louisiana State Fair association in
yited William ]. Bryan to visit the
state fair to be held in this city on
November 10.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
CRIMINAL COURT
GETTING TO WORK
JUDGE GREENE TAKES UP THE
NoN-cAPITAL DOckET-coRRI
DORIS AND OFFICES OF COURT
HOUSE FULL OF LIFE.

The corridors and lobby of the county
court house presented an animated APP
pearance yesterday morning. Lawyers,
politicians, jurors and the general pub
lie thronged the courts and offices.
The candidates were in evidence TAX
ing advantage of the opportunity which
such a large and mixed assemblage pre-
sented
The court house is the great rallylng
point for the country folks, especially
when they come there in obedience to a
jury summons.
Judging by the amount of interest man.
iftsed in the race for sheriff. there is
every likelihood that 1t will call out as
big a vote next Monday as did the pri-
mary on August q.
Yesterday morning in the first division
of the criminal court Judge Dan Greene
took up the non-capital felony docket
About ten cases were set down for trial,
of which six were mol pressed on ac-
count of the absence Of witnesses, three
were passed to next month and one enter
ed plea of guilty.
Owing to the failure of several of the
Jurors to answer their names, and many
others being excused from service, only
one jury was empaneled. This morning
the court will proceed to organize jury
No. 2, after which the docket will be
taken up.
Judge Weaver resumed his labors in the
second division of the criminal court and
the grand jury continued theirs in The
second division of the city court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
MAJESTIC THEATRE
FORMALLY OPENED
Grand Inauguration of Birming-
hams New Play House
A BRILLIANT AUDIENCE
Mayor Ward and 3. M. Allen Made
Characteristic speeches-House
Filled With Representa-
tive People.

The opening of the new Majestic the
atre last night was as much of a success
as If the management had had it made to
order. The audience was of Birmingham's
best and the attendance was up to the
limit of the house. OF its kind-modern
vaudeville-the performance was excel
lent.
Such was the verdict of the playgoers
present whose personnel attested discrim-
mating taste and culture.
The advent of the Majestic, being as 1t
undoubtedly is, one of the most artistic
ally designed houses in the south, marks
distinct step toward the metropolitan
character which rightly belongs to Bir-
mingham.
With the opening of the theatre doors
at o'clock began the business Of the
box office, which in a few minutes later
announced that there was nothing to sell,
as only standing room was left.
Until the dedication at $50 the audience
settled back into the comfortable chairs
occupying itself with scanning the soft
toned ceiling In the French filigree style,
the charming effects of the ivory and
draperies to match the drop curtain and
over which runs the well-lighted arch,
also finished in ivory and gold tones
After satisfying themselves as to the
artistic merit of the interior--inclden-
,tally-as audiences will-they shot inven-
tory glances at each other Seemingly
everything met with approval, Then the
orchestra sounded its maiden notes Good
music filled the air.
B. M Allen, whose money built the
Majestic, was seated in box at the
right What might have been hopeful
hlstrionic star. SO said many, was re-
vealed in the vaudeville armament form
few minutes when he hade some bright
remarks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
THE WEATHER.

Washington, September 10.-Forecast
for Alabama and Mississippi: Scattered
thunder storms Tuesday and Wednesday;
light variable winds.
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q. M. Aliens Speech.


Great applause greeted Mr.. Allen He
said in part:
Should l undertake to claim that this
call was unexpected I might be betrayed
by those who have forewarned me to
be ready. But must admit that the
rarity of theatre dedications prevents
the fuency in theatre speeches which
comes from experience In fact there are
few precedents from which l may draw.
"Just what theatre owner Is expected
to say, especially when he Is alluded to
an a philanthropic person, cheerfully sep
arating himself from his money for the
amusement and pleasure of the people, Is
a pretty hard proposition.
This is my first experience in opening
theatres. In building a theatre one learns
a great deal, among other things that
there are many good architects going
around town without a job. If 1 had
profited by all the suggestions have had
/ would be in a position to give Solomon
tips on how to build temple.
lone friend seeing the scaffolding which
filled up the top of the house, placed there
for the decorators. asked me how in the
world / expected the audience to see the
stage.
referring to the construction OF this
building it may be interesting to know
that every inch of electric wire is fitted
in conduits, according to the system
adopted by Chicago, after the Iroquois
fire.
Low Insurance Rate.
LAS an evidence of safety the building
has a lower insurance rate than any
other theatre in town, and insurance
agents are not sentimental.
"Then there are four standpipes on the
stage, with which the stage can be flooded
in a half of a minute and when the as
bestos curtain is dropped the audience'can
sit still and see an extra act without
charge-like Nero watching the burning
of Rome.
"speaking of the performances for
which this theatre was built-vaudeville-
1t is to theatricals what the short story
is to literature, it Is the essence OF that
which is good delivered quickly. In vaude-
Vile, the actor is necessarily a, star for
the reason that he says what he has got
to say In not more than twenty minutes.
1t must be well worth while in an artistic
way or 1t will not CO.
The force of habit told on Judge Allen.
Every few seconds he would catch HIM
self saying, Gentlemen of the jruy-"
but never failed to duly recognize the
ladies. But he said they already knew
about vaudeville better than the men.
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George B. Ward usherd in the very
playhouse with a short speech. In part
he said
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
SOCIAL SIDE Of
PYTH|ANS THRIVING
Knights of KhoraSsan VIII Hold
Ceremonial Here
ARRANGING FOR EVENT
This Social Branch of Pythianlsm Has
Same Relation to Inc Main Body
as Shrine to High De-
gree Masonry.

The Knights of Khorassan will hold a
grand ceremonial in Birmingham Tues
day night, September Is. 1t will be con-
Temple, No. 127.
Arthur c. Minter of Montgomery is
here, making preliminary arrangements
in regard to the hall where the ceremonial
will be conducted the route of the torch
light parade, and the place for having the
banquet.
Mr.. Minter is an officer In the temple,
and a member of the committee on ar
rangements
The Khorassans bear practically the
same relation to the knights of Pythias
as the shriners do to the knights Tenn
plar of princes of the royal secret, thir-
ty-second degree. One must be a Knight
of Pythias in good standing before he
can cross the "hot sands that lead to
Khorassan's fair oasis
Social Side of Pythlanlsn.
This organization constitutes the social
side of Pythianism, and its purpose Is
to bring together the leading members
In the various subordinate lodges of the
grand domain of Alabama in an evening
of good cheer and fun-making.
There will be about thirty lodges repre-
scented in the ceremonial to be held here.
and 1t Is probable that there will be 250
members and tyros to take part in the
Birmingham affair, as there will be a
special train from Montgomery to bring
In the faithful from that town and Sell
ma, Mobile, Opelika. Tuskegee. Auburn,
Greenville, Wetumpka and other towns
In the central and lower sections of the
state.
Those who have marched In Khoras-
san torchlght parade made merry In the
initiatory ceremonies. and then closed the
night of fun at a sumptuous banquet,
say that no more enjoyable thing happens
In fraternal circles.
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Great Residence Section.

when the rural districts of the south
are properly improved and more extern
sively developed, It will be great resi-
dence section also. Our factory. COM
mercial. educational and residence CEN
tiers, surrounded by rich farming pop
ulation and citizenship made up Of the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-09-11
LOW Insurance. Rate.

The force of habit told on Judge Allen.
Every few seconds he would catch HIM
self saying. Gentlemen of the Jruy-"
but never failed to duly recognize the
ladies. But he said they already knew
about vaudeville better than the men.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-08-23
ION THE beach AT WAIMANALO.
THERE WAS SMOOTH SEA AND APPARENTLY PLACID
SURROUNDINGS FOR THE MANCHURIA LAST EVEN
ING-MANY VISITORS TO THE SCENE-WILDER TO
PAINT A PICTURE

The Manchua resting very smooth yesterday after
and evening with the Rcsorer and Manning both holding her
by lines All of the derck the big liner had been placed posi-
ton as If in preparation for unloading moments notice but
unloading started There facilities for taking away
from here vessel capable of taking than about
OF hundred could alongside and such small shipments would
hardly be worth while
sghtseers the autos and buggies
and there will probably be lot during the few days. and
especially Sunday annie Wilder the artist yesterday at
prepared to few days and paint picture OF the strand
cd steamer.
J. BeIser and c. p Morse in which broke down
in Wamanao and left behind They secured in
machine with Superintendent Gaines of the cable company and
United States Attorney Brekons and Marshal Hendv also
visitors in and Judge Gear and County Attorney Douttt
Grove
Wamanalo has been of nearly all provisions by the
usual influx of visitors The Tap stocks things have
exhausted and they to Honolulu for
The Pail road and almost the entire road Wamanao pl-
did condition. and of the said have made the
hour Several of the Won HammY Dung machines and
chaueurs have been back and forth half
machine, since the accident happened
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-08-23
MAJOR HART
LEAVES TODAY

NJ. y. Hart, who has been with the
Quartermaster's department of the
army i'm Honolulu for a little more than
two years past, sails by the Logan to-
day for Washington by way of Manila
and the Suez canal. He goes to the
states to enter a technical school to
become an electrical engineer. He has
been connected with the war depart
ment ever since the breaking out of
the Spanish war, having travelled all
over the world i'm that service. He is
a protege of Senator Morgan of Ala
bama, his native state, and where his
late father was quite prominent fig
ure i'm politics. In Honolulu he has a
very wide acquaintance, being active
i'm athletics and eXcelling in some
branches. His departure will be much
regretted by a large circle of friends.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-08-23
THE Relic OF THE RIO

SAN FRANCISCO, August Ito the beach yesterday
the waited message from the past which brings with host
of and it tells tale of the greatest and mysterious
ahipwreck that the Pacific Coast has known.
life peserver from the fated City of Rio de Janeo found
floating opposite Boulevard station yesterday
ing 80 o'clock by youths Edward A. McG and Dennis
Oliver both of 1926 Turk The boys enjoying out
ing on the beach station when bob
bling up in the surf dark object that excited their curiosity
waded into the and dragged what proved be-
investigation preserver from the famous wrecked liner
The lost in fog early the morning of February
1901 place between Fort Point and the lighthouse Sew
people, including Captain Ward the commanding officer
persisted All efforts locate the wreck have met with failure and
has been years since any osam from the ship has been found
along the shore.
The life pesere of the muhdscusse tue manufacture The
Getty of Rio de Janeo' yet visible stencied in black on
canvas covering Notwithstanding its long immersion salt water
article have been damaged but little and is still buoy
ant enough support the weight of a
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-08-23
KAMEHAMEHA V.

Henry r. Macfarlane has left in the
Governors office for safe keeping, thine
last oil portrait of Kamahameha V
ever painted. 1t is a half length pic
ture but the name of the artist is not
known. The portrait will be kept in
the executive chambers until the
Legislature meets, and if that body
does not buy it for the Territory it will
be returned to Mr.. Macfarlane.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-08-23
BALDWIN ALLOWS RESERVE.

II. p. Baldwin of Maui has conclud-
ed an arrangement whereby five plan
tatons i'm which he is the principal own
er turn over AZ, 1863 acres of land on
Maui for a forest reserve, for the period
of II years. At the end of that time,
the land reverts to it's owners. The
government is to maintain a forest
reserve on the land and the owners re-
serve rights of ingress, to take some
trees for fencing and to develop water.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-08-23
BOWEL COMPLAINT IN CHILDREN

During the summer months children
are subject to disorders of the bowels
which should receive careful attention
as soon as the first unnatural loose
ness of the bowels appears. The best
medicine in use for bowel complaint is
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy as it promptly
controls any unnatural looseness of
the bowels, whether it be in a child or
an adult. For sale by all dealers. Ben
son, Smith & Co., agents for Hawaii.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-08-23
HANDLER.

One OF the American visitors who have been swarmng into Ok
ford surprised learn from the station that he had
about another mile before he reached Magdaen He asked
wy the bazes the station had been built from the colleges
The Oxford porter replied gravey Il dunno but pect they
thought handy have it down by the railway
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-08-23


William
n
South
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-08-23
BIDS FOR SCHOOL.

The following bids were opened at
the Department of Public Works yes
terday for a one-room school house at
Kawaihapai Oahu.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1906-08-23
WISER ONES DON'T WORRY.

political weather who tell where light
ming will strike years in advance-St Louis GlobeDemocat