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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
James o,NeilI.

No actor on the American stage can wear his sword more gracefully and gal lantly than James ONeill; none can flour ish his lace cuffs more grandly, and none is better fitted by voice, figure and tenn perament to interpret the romantic role of Monte Crsto." The play is wonder fully fascinating; it never loses Its charm and has a grip on public favor today that is remarkable when one considers now many times MT. ONelll has appeared in the part of Edmund Dantes. Monte Cristo" is rare melo-drama-one Of the finest ever given to the stage. It is full of dash and romantic In every incident The brains of Dumas con- celved no more enthralling story In the course of his marvellous literary produe- ton than that of Edmund Dantes and the fortune that lay hidden on the isle of Monte Cristo. The years pass, but Monte Cristo," the story, and Monte Cristo." the play, continue to delight young and old
 At the Jefferson theatre last night MT. O'Nein gave his usual finished perform ance of the play, beiG5 accorded uni formly good support, enhanced by production that was unusually complete and elaborate. The staging of the play proved one of It's most pleasing features. One or two scenes were magniicently presented and won general admiration. In the last act sunrise in forest was extremely beautiful.
 MT. ONeill has with him this year q company that Is good. but not brilliant. It Is the sort of company which supports a star creditably but does not dim the lustre of his own performance by fine exhibitions of histrionic talent. Abigail Marshall played Mercedes, the principal female role, and acquitted herself well. The other characters were presented in a satisfactory manner and the perform ance as a whole was excellent.
 It was announced previously that this tour would be MT. O'NelPs last in Monte Cristo." Stage farewells nowadays in- spire skepticism, and 1t would be diffi- cult to think of any other play In which Mir. O'Neill could be more happily placed. He will assume other roles, no doubt, from year to year, but must surely cling to Monte Cristo." The play is too good for q derelict IL can be seen again and again with enjoyment. but the presence of James O'Neill is necessary to its sue cessful presentation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
Alice Nielsen.

Alice Nielsen appears at the Jefferson tonight. Many remember her first hit with The Bostonians It seems but yes terday that she bounded into fame as the Spanish dancer in "The Serenade. Her success was so signal then that Vic tor Herbert started immediately on his composition of "The Singing Girl" and again she scored with greater emphasis. Then came "The Fortune Teller, which brought more fame and was the piece that decided Miss Nielsen to attempt the greater conquest-that of the field of grand opera. Today she Is the compeer of Melba, Nordca and sembrich and has been cheered in the leading opera houses of Europe. The part she will essay be- fore her audiences here at the Jefferson theatre tonight will be in the lighter vein of classic opera-that of Norma in Donl- zettis comedy opera, Don Pasquale," so that those who witnessed her earlier suo-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
FRANCHISES WILL
 BE CONSIDERED
RAILROADS COMMITTEE OF CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET ToMOR- ROW AFTERNooN-DEWBERRY AND OTHERS WANT FRANCHISE

The railroads committee of the City Council will meet tomorrow afternoon in the Mayors office for the purpose of con siderine the petitions of the Birming- ham Railway Light and Power com- pany asking for franchises to lay their tracks along certain streets and avenues of Birmingham. It is probable that pro- test will be made against granting fran chlse for a street car line down Fifth ave- nue which is included in the petition of the company.
 Mayor Ward will confer this morning with Alderman John l.. Parker, who IS the chairman of the railroads committee and then the exact hour for the commit fee meeting will be determined upon. It Is expected that a report will be made by the committee to the City Council at the regular semi-monthly meeting which will be held tomorrow night. Aldermen Fred A. Fulghum, D. R. Copeland, John w. O'Neill and Henry B. Gray are the other members of this committee.
 | M. Dewberry and associates have filed a petition with the City Council asklhs for franchises to build system Of street car lines down Fifth avenue from Thirty seoond street to the western limits of the city. The petitioners aver that It IS their intention to build a car line from Birming- ham to Tuscaloosa. The matter VIII pc referred to the railroads committed
 The street committee will meet in the City Engineers office tomorrow at nooh'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
RAIDED ALLEGED
 GAMBLING HOUSE Minimum Fine is Doubled by
 Judge Feagin THREE MEN ARE ARRESTED Police Secure sIedoe Hammers and Break Into Safe, Securing
 Money, Pistols and
 Dice.

Just few hours after Judge Feagin had doubled the fine for violations of the gambling laws of Birmingham. fixing the minimum penalty at $50, Chief of Police Wier and Patrolmen Nix and Par ker raided an alleged gambling house over a saloon on Second avenue and Twentieth street, and in order that suffi- cient evidence might be obtained to con- viet the men arrested the officers secured a sledge hammer and broke into safe.
 The following is the net result of tho raid yesterday afternoon:
 Three men arrested
 Two men escaped.
 Cash to the amount of $24 in silver se- cured
 Wagon load of paraphernala confis- cated.
 Two pistols secured.
 Six dozen pairs craps secured.
 Poker chips, markers, cartridges.
 Plain Clothes Men.
 Patrolmen Nix and Parker are working in plain clothes, and they are assigned only to the gambling crusade. Whenever they suspect that gambling is going on in any place the raid is planned. and if necessary others officers are summoned. In addition to the special officers, every member of the department fas explicit instructions to be on the lookout for gambling and gamblers.
 The officers say that the two men who escaped yesterday left the building by secret ''get away" as 1t is known b1 the gambling fraternity. The men ar rested were allowed bond and the para phernalia confiseated was sent to the po- lice headquarters in the patrol wagon. Quite a large crowd gathered along the streets while the raid was under way.
 Sledge Hammer Secured.
 By direction of Chief Wier sledgc hammer was secured and the safe in tho rooms was broken into and the cash, pis- tols and dice secured. In the opinion of City Attornely Smith the gambling laws now in effect give the authorities the right to secure evidence in this strenuous man ner.
 Two white men were fined $50 each in the police court yesterday on the charge of gambling. They filed notice of an appeal to the criminal court of the county. Heretofore the fine for gambling has been $25, but 1t Is understood that Judge Feagin will fine all gamblers convicted in hts court during the month of March $50. On April l, 1t is said in police circles, that the minimum fine will be raised to $1OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
NEGRO TO BE HANGED.
Jim Walker Resigned to His Fate.
 Sends for Preacher.

Sheriff Burgin yesterday issued notices to the several county officials of his in- tention to carry out the sentence of the criminal court, which ordered that Jim Walker, Jr. should be hanged in the yard of the county jail March 9. next Friday.
 Walker appears resigned to his fate, and to the deputies, and jailers stationed at the jail he has announced that he is ready ito die. He is not quite 20 years old, and the opinion prevails that he does not fully realize the enormity of the crime he committed, nor the serious position in which the law has placed him.
 He asked Sheriff Burgin yesterday to summon negro preacher named Warren Rogers from Powderly and the sheriff had Deputy Sheriff Curl inform the min ister of Walkers request. Rogers will be allowed to remain with Walker as often and as long as he desires, and will be recognized as Walkers spiritual adviser.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06

Contracts for the erection of nine steel bridges in Jefferson county were awarded yesterday afternoon by the Board of Rev enue. There were many bids received. and 1t was necessary for the officials to spend some time before the several pro- posals could be figured out properly
 The Southern Bridge company received the contrGcts to erect the following bridges Warrior river bridge, SIP. .9SS; Dry creek bridge, s45S2 25; Wilks creek bridge s1ol4.73; Sixth street bridge. $lS4. 0S, Hollis mill bridge, $10i4 B.
 The Bellefontaine Bridge and Iron com pany was awarded the contract to erect the Wilson's mill bridge, for S12Ol.
 The Joliet Bridge and Iron company received the contract to erect the Short creek bridge, for $1ss2 90.
 The contracts for the erection of the two remaining bridges were awarded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
FIRE INSPECTOR REPORTS.
c. w. Austin Says Citizens Are Com
 plying With Regulations.

In the report for the month of Febru- ary made by Fire Inspector c. w. Austin, which will be presented to the city coun- , ell tomorrow night, that official says the citizens of Birmingham are complying with fire regulations now better than ever before.
 The report says:
 ''Mayor and Board of Aldermen:
 T herewith submit my report as city fire inspector for the month of Febru- ary, 1906, as follows:
 Number of buildings inspected, 339; number of notices served to make cor rections, p; number of violations found, 72; number of corrections made, p; num- Der of arrests made, 1; number of con victions, 1; number of appeals to the criminal court, l.
 Amount of fines paid in court, $l5.
 Daily inspections are made of alleys and backways. On these inspections quite a number of minor corrections are made, of which I make note.
 ''The citizens are complying with the fire regulations now better than ever be- fore. c. w. AUSTIN"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
coNcoRDiA SOCIETY.
Committees Make Favorable Reports.
 Arranging for Celebration.

The Concordia Beneficial society held well attended meeting Sunday afternoon at it's hall on Avenue A, near lehlh s+roet ,rhe session lasted several hours and inc members were enthusiastic MT Louis Brandes presided, as he IS niilhs out the unexpired term of Presioeht bo. Bunker, who left for Europe recently Several new members were elected ana r,,mber of new applications were re- ceived.
 The hoard of trustees reported that inc mark would be put in condition. one member was reported on the sick hst. The financial committee made a faVor- able report. The entertainment commit tee reported favorably on the family so- cial given last Sunday week. The coiii- mittee for the Saengerfest to be heid Ill Chattanooga in the latter part or May reported a marked degree of progress. The committee in charge of the arrange ments for the twentieth anniversary aiso reported. Chairman Louis Brandes ap- pointed the following committees:
 Advancement committee Louis schweinebraten. Louis Brandes, N. Leh- man, Earnest Peterman, Frank F. Harms, D. c. Behrens, Fritz PenHler, Charles :. Wullenbucher, M. Sheck, G. Frederick Fritz Cornelius, Joe Burkhardt.
 Finance committee-F. F. Harms, h' Peterman. Louis Schweinebraten.
 Advertising-F. F. Harms, B. c. Beh- rens. Charles J. Wullenbacher.
 Hall and park committee = Louis Brandes. F. Pentzler Fritz Cornelius Charles J. Wullenbacher, Henry Mueller.
 Music committee-F. F. Harms
 Refreshments-F. Cornelius, Charles Berg, NJ Steck.
 Reception-Louis Brandes, Henry Muel- Tor n. c. Behrens, F. Frederick, Marx Jacob.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
SALOON IS CLOSED.
Chattanooga Brewing Company Files
 Suit AgaInst Dick Wrsy.

Chief Deputy Sheriff Albert stradford yesterday served a writ of attachment on the saloon formerly operated by DICK Wray on Second avenue between Eighteenth and Nineteenth streets. Tho place was closed and the keys deposited in the safe in the sheriffs office.
 The writ was issued from the circuit court, following the filing of suit against Wray by the Chattanooga Brew ing company for $45o. alleged to be due on an open account. It is understood the saloon will be opened again this after noon or tomorrow under new arrange ments.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
CONTRACTS ARE AWARDED
 FOR NINE STEEL BRIDGES

to the American Bridge company, as foi- lows: Birmingham canal bridge, si179.3S, and the Camp branch bridge, sS7s.75.
 The aggregate amount called for by these contracts is $20, 0,2iG.S2 and 1t is ex- peeted the work of construction will he completed on all of them within ninety days.
 Right of way, with the privilege of laying either one or two tracks was awarded the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for an extension of present ear lines across the Boyles road where it turns into Main street in the i. II. Benners survey of the southeast quar- ter of section ', township II, south of range ? west. then through Depot street and across the Boyles road again on Wa ter street. The right of way Is in the vicinity of Boyles, about four miles from Birmingham proper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
KNOWN IN BIRMINGHAM.
Salvation Army Officers In Chattas
 nooga Have Narrow Escape.

Capt and Mrs. William F. Widgery and Envoy Gertrude Todhunter of the Sal- walton Army corps in Chattanooga. had a narrow escape from injury and possible death in the explosion of nitro-glyeerine in the army workingmens' hotel in that city Sunday morning. These officers had just left the army headquarters it seems when the nitro -glycerine was placed In the stove and 1t exploded. The building was badly damaged it Is said
 Captain and Mrs. Widgery and Envoy Todhunter formerly resided in Birmlng- ham, and are well known in Salvation Army clrcles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
PROFESSOR NAPOLEON"
Entertainment Will Probably Net $35o
 for Hilman Hospital.

It is estimated that the hlllman hospi- tai will derive about $350 from the pro- ceeds of the Professor Napoleon enter tainment. Mrs. T., H. Motion, president of the Board of Lady Managers of the hospital, said last night that it would probably be several days before a f. nancial statement could be completed
 Mrs. Motion states that the settlement she had with the men who gave the three performances at the Jefferson theatre last week was entirely satisfactory to the hospital management.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
FEDERAL COURT TOMORROW.
March Term Commences, With Judqe
 TouImin of Mobile Presiding.

The March term of the United States court for the southern division of the northern district of Alabama commences tomorrow morning with Judge Harry Toulmn presiding.
 Judge Toulmin will arrive in Birmng- ham some time today from his home in Mobile. The criminal docket will be con- sidered first, and civil cases will be called for trial on Thursday, slarch 22 Charles J. Allison, clerk of the court, re- quests all attorneys at law interested in cases on the docket who desire sub poenas issued to witnesses to file precipes in the clerks office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
DEDICATION OF
 NEW HIGH SCHOOL
BOARD OF EDUCATION DECIDES UPON APRIL ii AS DATE FOR FIX ERClSES-REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING HELD.

The Board of Education at it's regular monthly meeting held yesterday after noon decided upon April Il as the time for the dedication of the new High school. The Alabama Educational association will meet in Birmingham on April 12. and all of the visitors who have arrived will be invited to attend the dedication of the new school. Exercises will be held in the auditorium of the night, and two prominent educators will be invited to deliver addresses.
 The Birmingham School Improvement association, formed for the purpose of improving conditions in school life, re- ceived the endorsement of the Board of Education. There is to be a central as- soelatlon and branches in many of the public schools. Lunches are to be served to the pupils at a nominal cost and the kitchen will only be self-sustaining.
 Dr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of the Birmingham public schools, was instruct ed to secure an instructor for the domes- tic science department.
 The matter of paying a balance on the High school building, which Theodore Poull, the contractor, contends is due hivn, was referred to committee com posed of the ehairmen of the finance, the executive and the auditing commit tees for investigation and report. The committee on equipment was instructed to purchase the necessary machinery for the wood working department of the school
 President w. M. Drennen, Dr. Phil lips, the secretary, James J. Smith, and B. A. Thompson attended the meeting of tho hoard yesferdaV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
Sothern and Marlowe.

At the box office of the Jefferson theatre this morning at o'clock the advance sale of seats will open for the appearance in this city of E. H. sothern and Julia Marlowe in "'rhe Tanning of the Shrew." This is the second season of these two celebrated artists as joint stars under the direction of Charles Frohman. MT. F'rohman will again present them in Shakesperian plays only, and with the promise that everything connected with the productions will be even finer than before.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
CONSTABLE FINED HEAVILY.
Officer From Beat 6 Charged With Un.
 lawfully Carrying Pistol.

In the police court yesterday after noon J. E. Tate, white man who says that he is a constable In Beat C, In this county, was fined s5 on the charge of be- ing drunk and s9O and 1so days on the charge of carrying concealed weapon Constable Tate was arrested on Twenty seventh street near First avenue satur- day afternoon by Patrolmen Walker and Hamright. who allege they found a pis- tol on his person.
 Judge Feagin told Tate that he should not put a pistol in his pocket and come to Birmingham and get drunk. He said that if a member of the local police force was arrested on the charge of being drunk that he would fine him on that charge and also give the officer the limit of the law for carrying pistol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
FIVE PISTOLS RECOVERED.
Patrolmen LaRue and Baker Make Inn
 portant Capture on Southside.

Patrolmen LaRue and Baker last night recovered five revolvers which were stolen, the officers say. from the Prowell Hard ware company about two months ago.
 The pistols were recovered during the progress of a negro dance on the south side, and six arrests were made. Jes- sic Jackson, Henry Blrden, Charley Thomas, Will Johnson were charged with grand larceny and Albert Davis and Clifton Johnson, all negroes had charges of carrying concealed weapons lodged against them
 Three of the revolvers recovered are and the other cheap Bulldog The negroes will probably be tried this morn ing before Judge Feagin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
SPECIAL OFFICER DESIRED.
Judge Feagin Suggests Appointment
 of Someone for Drinkers.

Judge Feagin of the police court is in favor of an officer being detailed by the police department to look after the in- ebriates. The duties of this officer would be to look after the men who are arrested on the charge of being habitual drunkards and who are later released upon promise to stay sober. The officer would have to visit the saloons of the city and notify the saloon keepers whenever man is released on probation.
 In case an officer is selected for this special work l.. A. Bennie. who has been the humane officer for number of years will probably be detailed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
NORTH BIRMINGHAM VOTES
 A $I0O,O00 BOND ISSUE

The residents of North Birmingham yesterday voted unanimously in favor of a bond issue amounting to S100.0OO for municipal Improvements. Every one of the two hundred and more votes cast favored the project.
 Mayor T. IL Friel was congratulated on all sides last night when the result of the voting was made known. He was delighted especially over the fact that not a single dissenting vote had been de- posited in the ballot zoXes.
 '@rhe people of North Birmingham have been solid for municipal ownership in the past, and appear determined to remain upon the same platform" he said. "Of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
/CITY HALL PORTERS.
Custodian Jack Curran Says These
 Servants of City Are Troublesome.

Custodian Jack Curran of the city hall says that his life is being made miser- able by the negro porters employed at the city hall. There are about six of these employees of the city. and Custodian Curran says he cannot keep up with them. He has installed a slate near the city hail elevator and all of the porters are re- qured to register their names on this bul. letin board when they go in and out of the building. In this way he hopes to keep up with the movements of the por- ters.
 On account of his seniority in point of age as well as service with the city. Rob ert Mack Is the chief porter at the city hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06

the s100,0O0 which will be obtained by the sale of these bonds, we will ex- pend $50O00 on the laying of sanitary sewers and the remaining S5O,OO0 will be used for our municipal lighting and water plants.
 I've have already decided to begin work on the laying of the sanitary sewers at once. and propose to have the sys- tenn installed and in operation as early as possible-certainly by summer Last summer there were many cases of ty- phoid fever in North Birmingham because of the unsanitary conditions and we do not intend that those same conditions shall exist this year nor at any time in the future"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
NEW COAL COMPANY.
Birmingham and Montgomery Capital
 ists Are Interested.

Articles of incorporation were filed in the probate court yesterday for the Stith Coal company which will have it's prin- cipal office in Birmingham. The new company has a capital stock of s25,OOO. and the incorporators are P. J. Stith and A. B. Aldridge, Jr. of Birmingham and J. W. Dimmick and C. w. Blackley of Montgomery. MT. Stith is president and treasurer and MT. Aldridge is secretary of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
"The Wizard of oz."

"The Wizard of o." rejuvenated and up-to-date. 1t is believed, will be warmly welcomed here next Friday and Saturday and Saturday matinee at the Jefferson theatre. This extravaganza, which still holds a supremacy over many n'''"'--' plays has not yet outlived
 and the fact that Messrs
 and Stone are still potent success of this production theatre-goers will welcome "The Wiz ards" return. There are twelve new song numbers in this seasons production, in- cluding a new football satire by Mont gomery and Stone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
ADJUSTMENTS
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AT THE IEEEERSON

t Tonight-Allee Nelson in "Don . Pasqua1e."
 {. Thursday nght-E. II lothern |. and Julia Marlowe in "The Tam . ing of the Shrew.
 , Friday and Saturday nights with
 matinee Saturday afternoon-Mont-
 , gomery and Stone in "The Wizard
 . of o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06

cesses will recognize tho remarkable tram stion she has made as a comedienne' while not losing sight of the Alice Niel- sen who won their hearts in the old days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
AT THE sIJou.

Remainder of the week, with matinees this. afternoons Thursday afternoon and Saturday afternoon Billy B, Van in "The Brand Boy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
THE WEATHER

Alabama-Fair and warmer Tuesday; Wednesday rain; variable winds, becom- ing fresh southeast
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06
Local Weather Data.
Weather Report.

Temperature and precipitations as re- ported at the weather bureau for select stations during twentyfour hours ending at 10 a. m.:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-03-06

Office hours from 8 2. m. to 5 p. m.
 every day.