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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08
Magoon Party In Jacksonville.

Jacksonville, Fla, October 7-Provin- cial Governor Charles E. Magoon passed through Jacksonville today en route to Tampa to take the steamer tonight for Havana, where he will arrive Tuesday morning. Accompanying Governor Magoon was Brig Gen. J. Franklin Bell, chief of staff of the U s. A; Col. Valery Ha- vaard, assistant surgeon general. who is to become chief surgeon in Cuba; Col Blair D. Taylor, surgeon; Major Downey chief paymaster: Maj. D. D. Gailiard. corps of engineers: Major Foltz of the Fifteenth cavalry Captain Geddes of the medical corps, Captain Spinks of the hospital department. Capt w. W. Wright aide to General Bell: several non-com- missloned officers and a party of civilian employees.
 Mrs. Taft. wife of the Secretary of War, and Mrs. Bacon wife of the assistant secretary of state, were also in Governor Magoons party. The train was two hours late in arriving here.
 Governor Magoon declined 10 talk re- garding his policy saying that he de- sired to confer with Secretaries Taft and Bacon before making any statement re- garding Cuba.
 Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Bacon said they had no fears whatever of yellow fever in Ha- Vana, as they have been advised that they would run no risks in visiting the Cuban capital. At , o'clock the party left over the Atlantic Coast Line for Tampa.
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STILES-HIGDONC CONTEST
 NOW THE LEADING TOPIC

The action Of the Jefferson county dem Judge J. P Stiles the nominee of the party for sheriff and the general under standing that E. L. Higdon who was de- clared the nominee by the old committee, prior to Stiles contest. would remain In the race, was the chief topic of conversa- ton on the streets yesterday.
 Many politicians speak of the situation as the most interesting and complicated that has ever existed in Jefferson county and perhaps in the state.
 The friends of both candidates are lin Ing up strong and the contest promises 10 be exciting and full ot sensational de- velopments
 mass meeting of Hlgdon supporters will be held tonight and it Is understood that many people will attend from all parts of the county The supporters of Judge Stiles gre holding frequent con ferences and seem to be preparing for strenuous campaign.
 Wherever two or three men meet on the streets the shrievalty fight is the theme of discussion
 Colonel Higdon's friends claim that he could do nothing but retire from the hearing before the executive committee. Judge Stiles friends are equally persist ent in the claim that the committee of- fered Hgdon fair hearing and that he would have received justice had he re- mained and met the issue as required. They claim that after Colonel Higdon's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08
At the Majestic.

Last weeks clever bill at the Majestic will be followed by one equally entertain- ing for the current week. Instead of the rush and excitement of last week, excel- lent comedy, two of the best serious num- bers now on the American vaudeville stage, three of the cleverest jugglers and a very entertaining child ballad artist will make up the programme. Madame Slapoffski. who is heralded abroad as Great Britain's leading prima donna so- prano will be presented for the first time in the south to a Majestic audience. It Is the only opportunity to hear this fine sing CT for the reason that immediately after her close of this engagement she returns to the grand opera stage in London. John A. West. known as ''the musical Brownie" is a fun-maker of the highest type. Westin brings a novelty to the Ma jestic. He is a dramatic impersonator of the worlds famous men, living and dead The performance Is made the more interesting by Mir West converting the stage Into dressing room and making his changes from one character to another before the eyes of the spectators. series of fine comedies will be presented by Jane Courthope and company In the Three Juggling Bannans. Majestic pa- irons will be offered some expert Indian club Juggling. Dixie Harris, a clever child artist and ballad singer will please the children and their mothers
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retirement from the investigation before the opening of the contest proceedings the committee had nothing to do but go into the ease and act on the petition filed by Judge Stiles. The committee, It Is claim ed, could not go further and throw out illegal votes for Stiles. if there were any, without notice of such Illegal votes having first been brought to it's notice and specified
 Since it is a certainty that both Judge Stiles md Colonel Higdon will be in the race for sheriff in the general election, the question that seems to he creating much interest is the manner in which the names of the two aspirants will ap- pear on the official ballot.
 It is understood that Colonel Higdon will claim the regular nomination and will demand recognition on the ticket. It is pointed ont by his supporters that the committee has accepted his $500 as re- quired of the successful candidate, and that he has received a certificate of nom nation.
 It is certain that Judge Stiles will claim the regular nomination, and will demand to be so recognized on the official ballot.
 The official ballot must be made up and be in the hands of the printer De- tober r.
 Judge Stiles certificate of nomination, signed by Chairman J. B. Aird and Sec retary John P. Abbott of the county democratic executive committee, was filed with the probate judge of Jefferson county late Saturday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08
RETURNED PROPERTY
 WHICH WAS STOLEN
AFTER SWITCHING MRS. w. L. SIMS PURSE, NEGRO SENDS IT BACk-ExCITiNG CHASE OF OF TIGER DICKSON.

A negro thief. after snatchng the purse carried by Mrs. w. l.. Sims Saturday afternoon at Twelfth avenue and Nine teenth street, south, made his escape after a pursuit lasting half an hour. and which covered several blocks many times passed over.
 An unusual act on the part of the negro was the return yesterday to Mrs. Sims of the contents of the purse stolen from her. The Valuables were carried to her by little negro boy, who stated that he had found the property. The amount of the theft was about S35.
 Mrs Sims was on her way home, at l724 Twelfth avenue, and had reached Twelfth avenue and Ninteent street when the negro thief passed by and snatched the purse Officer Dickson was informed of the facts immediately afterwards and went In pursuit After searching for sev- from the sidewalk in front of St. Marys- on-the- H ghlands the purse which evil dently he had thrown to the ground. The policeman fired at the negro's legs. In spite of the fact that the officer kept in sight of the thief for several blocks, and shot at him several times, he got away.
 Officer Dickson has the negro spotted" and will endeavor to arrest him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08
STATE GAME LAW.
Adequate Protection of Birds and
 Fish Demanded,

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 Not the least important among the many things that will come up for con sderation by the next Alabama legisla- ture is the question of d state game law. Something that will give adequate pro- lection to the fish and game of Alabama which all observing men recognize as a fast vanishing asset" A bill to further ths much desired end has been formu- lated by the Alabama Game and Fish Protection association, of which Hon. John Il. Wallace. Jr, Is president
 Ihis bill, while not infringing on the legitimate rights of any one. efectua1ly protects the game and fish of the state All Interested, and who is not should see to 1t that 1t becomes a law so soon as practicable after the assembling of the next legislature
 This bill, among other things, consti- tutes all sheriffs and constables, police men, ex-officiodeputy game wardens charged specially with seeing to this laws enforcement, limits the time for shooting quail from November 1 to February 1; doves August l to December 3l, and so on
 It makes twenty-five quail the limit of days bag. prohibits shipping from the state or selling game or game birds, pro- hibits seining or taking of game other wise than with gun; protects song and in- sectiNorous birds and so on.
 We. of North Alabama, are intensely in- terested In the passage of this bill or one akin to it. Experience has demonstrated that partial protection, i. e., by counties Is of small avail and short lived. Such laws when passed on at the mercy of pro- fessional politicians and their promises of repeal pandering to some ones prejudice, too important an asset for these gentry to neglect. Only a general law applying to the whole state will meet the case. and we hape earnestly to see such law on the statute books before many months.
 c. R. BURGESS.
 Russellville. October 6, 1906.
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POLICE WILL AID
 IN CLEANING UP''
ACTING UNDER MAYORS INSTRUc. TONS, POLICE OFFICERS VISIT STANDS OF STREET VENDORS. STREET DEPARTMENT BUSY.

Mayor Ward and the members of the police department are determined that it will be a clean and presentable Birmng- ham which welcomes the members of the American Society of Municipal Improve ment
 To that end the Mayor has issued in structions to the street department to see that the thoroughfares are well cleaned, and that all Instructions be re- moved from the sidewalks. This work was commenced last night, and will be Kept tip throughout today.
 Yesterday Mayor Ward, after d coh- sultation with Captain Johnston of the police department issued instructions 10 the officers to see that the stands of the street merchants are well ordered, and that all boxes are placed under the coun- ters. The policemen immediately made themselves busy and every Greek stand In the city was visited last night. At each place the instructions of the city were repeated and instantly carried out
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soft porphyry was cut, which showed considerable naturalization. No attention was paid to this at the time as they knew the vein they were desirious of cutting was still further ahead. A few days later some of the soft porphyry. having been exposed to the air, crumbled off, expos ing material that resembled ore, samples of which assayed S460 per ton or Sl3. 800 per car of thirty tons. No drifting has been done on the new discovery, but 1t has every appearance of opening up into a large body of rich ore that will make the stockholders of the leasing company wealthy. This ore was cut at a perpen- dicular depth of $50 feet. The tunnel will be continued until it reaches the objective point. The leasing company has a long lease and are well equipped for develop ment of the group of claims held under lease by them. The Chloride Gold Min ing company shipped 150 tons of ore from their workings last month.
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IMPORTANT CASE COMES UP.
Chpley, Ga., Feud Cases Will Be Dis.
 posed of in Harris County.

Columbus, Ga, October 7.-(Special)-- When Harris county superior court meets tomorrow at Hamilton, Ga., Judge Willis presiding. and the grand jury gets to work. one of the first duties devolvng upon that body will be the investigation of the Chipley, Ga.. feud cases.
 Several men were bound over on the charge of murder as the result of the Irvin-Hastey feud in which both men lost their lives, and this tragedy was folyowed soon by the assassination of Col. T. T. Murrah, who was probably Chipley's most prominent citizen.
 In case indictments are returned by the grand jury 1t Is not known whether the cases will be tried at this term of court or whether they will be continued until the next term.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08
BIRMINGHAM MEN MAKE
 GOOD GOLD INVESTMENT

Chloride, Ariz., October 7.-(Special)- The Arizona Birmingham Gold Mining company of Birmingham, Ala secured lease a little over a year ago on group of claims belonging to the Chloride Gold Mining company at Chloride. Arz., and since that time have been diligently en- gagged in driving a cross-cut tunnel into Schrums mountain with the expectation of opening up the Lucky Boy vein at con- siderable depth. The Lucky Boy vein Is an extension from an adjoining property and is known to be very rich Their tun- mel is now over 1050 feet in length, 700 feet of which has been driven by the leasing company, who have about 60 feet further to go before reaching the Lucky Boy vein. Several veins have been cut by this tunnel. all of which contained pay ore. About ten days ago ledge of
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clever company of fun-makers have caught Atlanta in great shape and 1t is the general verdict that no better show has ever graeed the stage of the popu- lar Marietta street playhouse. Such 6 riot of fun, such pretty girls, such ele- gant costumes, so many tuneful musical numbers and so many laughs have sell dom been crowded into an evenings en- tertainment. and there is small wonder that amusement seekers throughout the city have gone to see the show and after wards advised their friends to get a glimpse of the merry melange of fun and music called Not Yet But Soon.'"
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Mot Yet, But Soon.''

Not Yet But Soon,' a new musical comedy with Hap Ward as the stellar feature, will be the offering for this week at the Bijou. Manager E. D. Stair prom ises a company of fifty people. including Lucy Daly, Fred Wykoff Robert Evans, Matt Woodward, Dick Barry, John C. Hart, Fred Parent, Charles Sandy Chap man, Carrie Merrllees, Jennie Palmer. Marian Merrill and Helen Clark The choral contingent is said to be perfectly trained and made up of exceptionally strong voices. The girls are costumed in gowns of dainty form and coloring.
 The Atlanta Journal of a recent date said:
 ''There will be three more performances of the splendid attraction appearing this week at the Bijou. Hap Ward and his
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08
ENGINEER KILLED
 IN W. & A. WRECK
Passenger Train Hurled From Track by Broken Axle on the
 Engine.

Chattanooga, October Tn wreck on the Western and Atlantic railroad this afternoon at 12:0S D. m, two miles north of Dalton the northbound passenger train was hurled from the track by a broken axle on the engine. Fireman Will A. Hughes of Atlanta was instantly killed and Engineer C. A. Bennett of Att lanta was badly injured.
 Five mail clerks were slightly bruised The passengers were shaken up but none of them hurt. Every car but the sleepers left the track. Trains were operated into this city over the tracks of the Southern during the afternoon and evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08
MAY NOT TAKE APPEAL IN
 STOCK EXCHANGE CASE

City Attorney E. D. Smith said yes terday that in the event that the decision of Judge N. B. Feagin in the stock ex- change case is adverse to the city there might not be an appeal.
 The city attorney did not mean by this statement that the matter would be drop ped in case the decision of the judge is against the city, but supplemented the statement by saying that in case no ap- peal Is taken new suit would be insti- tuted immediately.
 Tt may be easier" said Mir Smith, 'to
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Transport Sail With Troops.

Newport News. October With two squadrons. headquarters and band of the Fifteenth cavalry aboard, the army trans- port Panama sailed this morning at 10:90 o clock for Havana. Assistant Paymaster General Charles T. Whippe left on this ship. taking with him s27 900 to be used in paying off the soldiers now in Cuba.
 The transi>rt Monterey and Niagara will get out of port tomorrow with two
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make out an entirely new case than to prepare an appeal on the case which has been submitted. The case that Judge Fe>S7n is now deciding is based on an agreement of fact. Therefore, If the de- cislon of the judge Is adverse to the city oh this agreemnt of fact 1t would be easy to institute another suit"
 From a conversation with Judge Fea- gin yesterday It was learned that the decision may not be announced this morn- Ing but 1t is probable that he will arrive at a conclusion before tomorrow
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nPlavinn the Game '

Joseph and William w. Jefferson will Wednesday night, October 10, in new comedy entitled, Playing the Game, " which tells a story of love and f1irta- tion. It is, in fact playing the game of Irritation. An innocent Irritation is the basis of many complications that ensue, which are said to be excruciatingly fun ny. All the characters are young, and there is not an old man or woman in the nlaY.
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battalions of the Seventeenth infantry and the First battalion of the Twenty eighth infantry. No troops came in today, but the Eleventh cavalry and the Elev- enth infantry are expected tomorrow.
 The transports Seneca Palon, Admiral Schley and Taarnholm came in today. The Schley went to the ship yard for repairs and the Taarnhom to the Norfolk navy yard. The Chesapeake and Ohio steamship Kama wha has been chartered by the gov ernment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08
New Gayety.

The offering at the New Gayety theatre this week is one that promises to please the public. J. Herbert Mack Is recognized as one of the best managers of a bur- lesque company in the United States, and he is credited with always having a good company and presenting a clean performs anee full of the best that he can procure. It Is said that the ollo of vaudeville acts he will present are of the very best va riety. The company is known as the World Beaters'' and May Gebhardt, considered @ very clever woman is in the leading role. There Is rong cast of comedians. and it claimed that the ve- hiele they employ contains much of real comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08
"On Parole"

Louis Evan Shipman, who is the author of the war play, "on Parole' which will be seen at the Jefferson Thursday, Octo- Der il, claims the rather unique distinc- ton of being the first playwright who has had the courage to construct a play in which the civil war is treated from the southern viewpoint. "On Parole is in four acts and the scenes are laid in Vir- ginia, in the vicinity of the Rappahan- mock valley
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ADJUSTMENTS.
AT THE JEFFERSON.

Wednesday Night-Joseph and William Jefferson, in Playing the Game"
 Thursday Night-Charlott Walk CT and Vincent Serrano in "On Pa role"
 Friday Night-"The Sultan of Sulu."
 Saturday Afternoon and Night Helen Byron in Sergeant Kitty"
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Negroes Demand High Wages.

Port Tampa. Fla. October 7.--Stir and hustle has marked the day at the docks here getting transport Andes loaded with Cuban expeditlonary supplies, but the work has been slow because of difficulty in securing labor The government allows only 20 cents an hour for this work. while many of the negroes in Tampa has posi- lively refused to work for less than 10 cents an hour. This has caused a delay In departure, and 1t may be late tomorrow afternoon before the troops go aboard preparatory to sailing.
 The men are encamped on Picnic Island and seem to be thoroughly enjoying their outing
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No Interference With Foreign Control.

Shanghai. October 7-Slr Robert Hart director general of Chinese imperial GUS toms, has Issued a circular to the foreign colony here, saying that he has received assurances that his status with regard 10 Chinese customs will not be changed, and that he is satisfied there will be no un- due interference with foreign control of the customs.
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All the Week, With Daily Mati-
 nees-"World Beaters." bur1esque company.
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Judge Greene Talks.

When asked for a brief statement as to the exact meaning of his decision. Judge Greene declared:
 'The decision in no wise affects the laws against gambling in the city, nor the manner of making arrests. It merely goes to the procedure in the police court. after arrests have been made. Indeed, the decision was not rendered in a gamb- ling case and no more refers to them than to any other case. l merely decided that, whatever was the mode of arrest, when any case came to trial in the po- lice court, 1t was necessary that some written complaint be made there, if it had not been made before. It can be read fly seen that this decision does not in the slightest degree hamper the of- fcers In making arrests, nor affect the due and proper execution of the law, and only gives to each individual charged with any offense his constitutional right when called to trial to know the nature of the accusation against him.
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AT THE BlJoU.

All the Week, With Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Hap Ward, in Not Yet, But Soon"
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Seaboard will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta on Oct. 9, 10, at $5.25, and on 12 to 1T at S5.75.
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Sign painter and helper wanted. Hermi- tage, Seventeenth street
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FREIGHT NOTICE.

Effective Monday, October 9th, train for Wylam leaves Birmingham 500 8. m., and 100 r. m. Shippers please note change in schedule.
 BEAM RY., IT. & P. co.
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AT THE MAJESTIC.
AT THE NEW GAYETY.

All the Week, With Daily Mati- nees-Vaudeville.
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Trouble at Guantanamo,

Governor Taft learned of trouble at Guantanamo occasoned by the demands of the liberals that the Mayor of that place be removed. This Governor Taft declined emphatically, declaring that he would not set a precedent which might compel him to consider similar demands from all parts of the island.
 Dispatches received by the Associated Press from Sancu Spiritus. where the Santa Clara commission is working ind- cate that the ex-rebels ir that province are not entirely reconciled to dlsarna- ment and General MachadC has reported that volunteers fired on a rebel camp, causing a serious drawback to the oper- ations The disarming al Sansti Spritus is proceeding, but the usual difficulty is encountered in that the eX-rebels seek to evade surrenderng their guns wtile the volunteers still carry theirs.
 The situation there Is especially irri- tating as groups of volunteers with guns march up and down the streets and taunt the disarmed rebels
 In fight today an ex-rebe killed eomrade and fled to the mountains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-08

Account H me Coming Week for Georgians, Atlanta, Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets at the special low rate of $5.25, selling on Oct. g and 10, limited Oct. 20 and can be extended until Oct. 30, 1906. Four daily trains to Atlanta, Pullman cars on all trains.
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