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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
RECORD OF COURTS

The case of Leonard Thayer, charged with murder in the second degree, was taken up in the first division of the crim- inal court yesterday and occupied the attention of the court all day. It was not completed and will be resumed this morning
 Thayer is getting his second trial on this charge. Some months ago he was tried and convicted of killing a man named Sullivan in Pratt City, and was sent to the coal mines to serve his sen- tence. The supreme court took up the case on appeal, affirmed the decision of the lower court. but later granted re- hearing and a new trial.
 There was not much business transact ed yesterday in any department of the court house except such as was of rou- tine nature All the courts were in ses- sion and a number of matters were defi- nitely decided in each court. The second division of the criminal court handled a number of misdemeanor cases and at the rate business is being transacted there the docket is being rapidly cleared of these minor affairs.
 c. R. Proctor charged with stealing an overcoat from the office of George H. Estes, was tried and acquitted in the first division of the criminal court yes terday.
 The cases of William Fisher and Will liam Howard. charged with grand lar ceny. were mol pressed in the first di- vision of the criminal court and the following cases were continued to a later date:
 Eugene Dennis, grand larceny; William Meade. embezzlement; James Moore, as- sault with intent to murder; Lucy Coach, assault with intent to murders; Charles Langston, grand larceny; Caleb Casey, assault with intent to murder.
 A fine of $500 was levied against T. W. Haygood, who was found guilty of an as- sault with a weapon, in the second divis- ion of the criminal court yesterday.
 The following business was transacted in the circuit court yesterday:
 Mason Hamlin company vs. the E. E.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
IN HOTEL LoBBIES
Seven Years Ago.

Seven years ago last Tuesday said Dr. c. c. Jones yesterday morning. men were skating on East Lake, and today they feel more like jumping into it's wa ters than like skating on It's surface
 That thirteenth day of February le99, was no doubt the eoldest day ever eN- perieneed by civilized man in Alabama, for the mercury fell in many places 10 ten degrees below zero. t was the wave that willed orange trees in Florida to the value of forty million dollars
 Let Us not be too sure that winter Is ended. for Medicine Hat has not lost all it's vigor or strenuosity. damaging wave Is improbable, however, because for some reason the cold wave has lost it's bite and vieiousness this season. It is either shunted or modified before 1t reaches Alabama, and no one dreaas 1t. No one really wants 1t except possl- bly, the plumber"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
At the Biiou.

Lottie Williams is drawing large houses to the Bijou theatre this week in My Tomboy Girl" The play is bright, well staged and unusually well acted for a popular price show. The only criticism that could be made of the performance is some unnecessary coarseness which seems to have been presented at the Bijou this season. The comedy of the play, as a whole. is good and entertaining. Al Lester sings some clever parodies and ac- quits himself well in the role of a Ger man nobleman in disguise A matinee is announced for this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
Had Only Sealinq Wax.

T overheard a good one this afternoon while I was out buying few little things for the ruler of my household" said a real estate man last night. 'I dropped into a stationery store. Right behind me there entered one of the seasons de- butantes I stepped aside and allowed the clerNsto serve her first.
 Have you any wax for foors?' she asked the clerk
 No, a'am,' he answered, we have nothing but sealing wax
 ''The girl expressed her regrets and left the place, but 1t was some time before I could catch my breath and tell the man what l wanted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New York Press
 It is high finance when the law isn't smart enough to catch you.
 A man would run away from home if be had to practice the things he breaches to his boys.
 It's lots more fun thinking you are going to have 1t than thinking afterward that you had it.
 It would make a preacher awful tired if somebody got up and preached his own sermon to him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

in this way always ready and in posi- ton to entertain the chance guest"
 About Persons. Marshall Anderson of New Orleans is at the Hillman.
 Louis P clere of Memphis is at the Hillman.
 MT. and Mrs. c. L. stanton of Brooklyn are at the Hillman. Hardy Clements of Monndsville is reg istered at the St. Nicholas. E. W. Hausman of Tuscaloosa is at the Sl Nicholas.
 L. M. Hand of Gadsden is registered at the St. Nicholas.
 A. G. Storey of Talladega is at the St. Nicholas.
 Charles Weigand of Anniston is at the Metropolitan.
 A. J. smathers of Brookline Mass, is at the Morris.
 c. D. Reid of Tuscumbia is at the Nor ris.
 
 George Allcock of Selma Is at the Metropolitan. ". D. Henderson of Lincoln is at the Birmingham. W [, Wall of Huntsville is registered at the Birmingham R. B. Thomas of Atlanta is at the Bir- mingham.
 J. DeB. Hooper of oakman is at the Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
Features of "Humpty Dumpty."

"The average theatre-goer has scans conception of the work required to pre- sent spectacle like 'Humpty Dumpty,' said Manager Douglas of the Jefferson theatre. For instance, each piece of scenery is held up by three lines. called the short, center and long line. The short line is 116 feet, the center line 133 feet and the long line 151 feet making total of 400 feet of lines In each set For 'Humpty Dumpty' 72 sets of lines are used. making a total of 2S.SOO feet of rope in the rigging loft of the theatre. This does not include the paraphernalia of the flying ballet.
 "No one but the persons actually en- ployed in working the flying ballet 50 feet above the stage, know how 1t Is done F. M. Price has operated this flying bal let in different productions for the past five years, but the secret is so carefully guarded that no outsider has learned how the paraphernalia is used The apparatus requires half a baggage car in shipment. It Is the first thing brought to the thea tre when the show arrives in a city and it requires the services of twenty men.
 "One of the interesting features of the production not witnessed by the public is the rehearsals of the pigeons. Twice each day these birds are brought out and exercised. They are never permitted to rest anywhere except on the arms and head of some member of the flying ballet They are put in training when very young and are cared for by Mile. Floretta'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
A "NuDGER."

From the Kansas City Star.
 A Topeka young man who has become real actor. explains that his part is that of first nudging gentleman" It is his task to nudge the supers on either side of him to cheer when the King ap- pears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
"The Ralah of Bonq."

'nhe Rajah of Bong" a musical com edy. will be seen at the Jefferson theatre next Tuesday afternoon and night The matinee will be a bargain-day affair. Jennie El-More is playing the leading fe- male role and A. c. Burgess is the lead ing comedian.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

President Roosevelt has encountered almost every charge, but it was re- served to the present day to bring against him the allegation of being a millionaire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
DIFFERENT BOOK.

From the Mobile Herald.
 The new book, Saints in Society,"" has nothing to do with the immortal asses described in "Fads and Fancies" at s10o0 to S1000o per head
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
CASTRO RESTLESS.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
 Castro is getting so mad over the sus- pense France is subjecting him to n waiting for the spanking that he threat ems to boycott French goods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
A..lamestomn. Exhibit.

''I see that w P Gum, secretary or the Bessemer Board of Trade, is advo- eating a prosposition that should meet the hearty approval and support of every business man of the Birmingham dis trict," said a business man of Birming- ham yesterday
 MT. Gum suggests that the Birming- ham district should have some sort Of creditable exhibit at the Jamestown ex- position to be held next yeas. It is my opinion that this will afford one of the best opportunities to advertise the great resources of the district that we will have for years and the people should take the matter up at once and see what can be done with it.
 "The Jamestown exposition will be an historical affair and will give this coun- try. and especially the south, fine op- portunity to exhibit the great develop ments that have been made during the several historical periods of its growth.
 Tt occurs to me that s100, GOO could be easily raised for the purpose of placing an exhibit at Jamestown and I believe that a display could be assembled with this amount that would be worth ines- timabIe millions to this district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

The wedding is beginning to inter fere with public business in Congress and even out of it, but it will soon be dropped from the calendar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
CAUSE FOR oRATuLArIcN.

From the Mobile Register.
 We are ready to accept the congrat- nlations of the country" Private John Allen, formerly of Tupelo Miss, is now of Tupelo and Mobile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Tony Hamilton will not only be in dicted. but extradited. and it is not easy to extradite a lobbyist who is loaded with filthy lucre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Even the Baltimore Herald ventures to suggest that it would be easier 10 chloroform Dr. Osler than to chloro- form the various classes he wants to get rid of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

John D. Rockefeller is in a bomb. proof so far as process servers are con cerned. He is on his yacht headed for Rio or some other South American port.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Tom Johnson is now being called a wicked usurper' by the Cleveland min isters. but he does not believe them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Washington hotel,keepers avow that White House wedding will boom busi ness like worlds fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Cincinnati is looking forward to a circus war when the spring season opens. The Cincinnati small boy is also expeetant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Governor Magoon considers Panama a healthful place for everybody, Pouit- ney Bigelow alone excepted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Insurance officials may flee to Paris, but they can not readily get beyond Uncle Sam's extradition fingers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

A colony should be planted on the Lincoln farm in Kentucky in the hope that the soil will raise more of the same sort.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

The w. c. T. U. insists that de natured alcohol is still alcohol, and it will have none of it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Gewgaws are not appropriate wed ding gifts. The selection of such gifts is a delicate task.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Miss Alice plays jokes on Nicholas. They are not practical jokes, however.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

The Paris colony may yet be largely composed of ex-insurance officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

From the Chattanooga News
 The Fairbanks boom Is not working much He is too cold to be President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

The Animal Rescue League of Bos- ton took care of 735 cats and 2s0 dogs in January. Also a few men and women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Huntsville Mercury: Lieutenant Gov- elnor Cunningham must be making still hunt. We have heard nothing of him for the past six weeks Mr. Conner, how- ever is shelling the woods in all direc- tions
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Jacob Riis has decided to boycott 1908. He considers it his duty to deal with the present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
STATE POLITICS

Montgomery Journal: With the increas- ing number of candidates for alternate senators interest in t..e contest grows.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

The formalities indulged in by the English house of commons remind one of comic opera.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

George M. Conan has scored again. His specially is making home runs in musical comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

If Secretary Taft continues to lean on W. N. Cromwell, the latter is in a critical position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Columbia university has also put ban on poker. Still the "open game" would lack interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

The business of dealing in human skin, which was stripped from corpses in hos pitals and dissecting rooms. then tanned and made into purses and articles of wear ing apparel, has reached large propor-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
ATTHE slJoU.

Remainder of the week. with matinees this afternoon and Satur- day afternoon-"My Tomboy Girl.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Opelika News: If Governor Jellxs gets in the race for senatorial succession there will be things doing. If he runs and gets one of the places he is named for and it does not become vacant until the ex- piration of a year after he retires from the governors office he will be eligible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

This winter will not be considered mild and satisfactory if it brings on a coal strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

There's Dark Man Coming With Bundle" sang Miss Alice R., when an- other colored congressman hove into view.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
ADJUSTMENTS
ATTHE JEFFER SON.

Remainder of the week. with matinee Saturday afternoon "Humpty Dumpty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Castro knows better than to bust'' the Monroe doctrine. It is all the de- fense he has.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

N MEMPHIS contemporary in refer V ring to Paul Laurence Dunbar.
 the negro poet who died recently says; Dunbar wrote some very good verse, but the fact that he was a negro gave them vogue they would not other wise have obtained. Had his poems been written by white man they would have oecasioned but little comment" Now this is unfair. Dunbar was undoubtedly true poet. Newspapers in all parts of the coun- try, north and south, have paid tributes to his genius regardless of the color of his skin. Probably two-thirds of the people who enjoyed When Malindy Sings" did not know that it's author was a negro
 An eastern paper tries to tell why boys are bad. Mother says they get it from father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

The coal man and the plumber are demanding an inning today. It Is their last chance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

A daughter has been born to Mir. and Mrs. Booth Tarlxington. It is too much to expect that Booth will be able to turn out a book until after Miss Tardngton cuts her teeth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

'Jerome sees Cleveland" says a news paper headline. That is easy enough to do. As in the case of Secretary Taft, it Is hard to keep from seeing MT. Cleve- land when he is on the landscape
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

The following cases are on the docket of the circuit court for trial today:
 Cleve Whatley, pro ami. vs. the Wood- ward Iron company; Mary Bibby vs. John Harmon; Mary Bibby vs. Henry Cooper; Mary Bibby vs. Dennis Starks; Edward Bell, pro ami, vs. the Little Warrior Coal and Coke company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
COMMENTS ON MEN AND
 MATTERS OF THE TIMES

tfons in San Francisco. The idea of dying and eventually doing service as pair of house slippers is not attractive to a thin-sknned person The transmigration of souls is far more cheerful subject for contemplation. altho 1t is distressing to think of some day being yellow dog.
 To settle an election bet a couple were married in a park the other day. If the White House affair could be held out doors there would be more room for guests.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

"A Kiss for Each Day in the Week." sung by N. Longworth of Cincinnati af- ter next Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
AT CABLE HALL.

. Tonight-Piano and song recital
 t Mary Angell and Carrie Jacobs
 } Bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

The latest American profession con- sists in running cleverly from process servers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
POOR BONI.

The count he wept and tore his hair As if his heart would break. For he was broke himself and so The prospect made him quake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

The Musicians union has decided that theatre managers will have to pay more money for "shivers' that accompany the muttered curses of villains in melodrama
 It Is trife wearing on the nerves of genius to produce the tremolo effect night ly and mot conducive to the preservation of the artistic temperament" says the union. Therefore raise in salary is de- manded. An orchestra that simply makes musical shutters while a villain is at his worst should count itself fortunate in comparison with an orchestra that is the butt of jokes night after night from cheap and blatant musical comedy comedians.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

ART. Mother paints on bits of china, Polly paints her cheeks instead; Father paints to make a living, Tommy paints the city red.
 PAUL COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

New York has great dog show and all the canine aristocrats are there.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Lafayette Sun: Dr. Cunningham is pur- suing a very modest policy in his cam- paign-iust goes on attending to his pri-
 vate business, allowing the people time for sober reflection without flaming the
 flames of prejudice that ignite from Q
 spark and waste their force in moment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

THE CARNEGIE FUND. I'd like to be a hero
 With laurel on my brow. I'd like to be distinguished There's money in 1t now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

John D. Rockefeller is in a bomb proof so far as process servers are con cerned. He is on his yacht headed for Rio or some other South American port.
 Cincinnati is looking forward to a circus war when the spring season opens. The Cincinnati small boy is also expeetant. A colony should be planted on the Lincoln farm in Kentucky in the hope that the soil will raise more of the same sort.
 The Animal Rescue League of Bos- ton took care of 735 cats and 2S0 dogs in January. Also a few men and women.
 Jacob Riis has decided to boycott 1908. He considers it his duty to deal with the present. George M. Conan has scored again. His speciality Is making home runs in musical comedy. If Secretary Taft continues to lean on W. N. Cromwell, the latter is in a critical position. The formalities indulged in by the English house of commons remind one of comic opera. Castro knows better than "to bust'' the Monroe doctrine It is all the de- fense he has.
 This winter will not be considered mild and satisfactory if it brings on a coal strike.
 The coal man and the plumber are demanding an inning today It is their last chance. The latest American profession con- sists in running cleverly from process servers.
  New York has a great dog show and all the canine aristocrats are there. --s------ Nick Longworth, baldheaded as he is, Is worth dozen like Alfonso XIII.
 
 The big battleship's name is Dread nought, not Drednaught.
  They are talking about postponing the coal strike to July.
 
 One way to get rich is to open a hotel in Birmingham. Thomas A Edison is 59, and not through work yet.
  The clang of the trolley car bell is waking up China. The devil in "Humpty Dumpty" gets large salary. Having spoken Engineer Wallace has subsided
 If you get an ugly valentine forget 1t.
 
 Nothing doing in Panama, as usual.
  Vesuvius Is pouting again
 
 THE TRUTH. From the Columbia State Time, but not dirt" flies in Panama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Forbes Piano and Organ company judg- ment for the plaintiff for $15.
 First National Bank of Birmingham vs. s. Norwood and Mrs. J. W. Redd judg- ment by consent for the plaintiff for s150.
 J. M. Lewis vs. R. J. Bushee and w. w. Harrison; non-suit taken by the plaintiff.
 Morgan L. Brown vs. the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company; on trial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

There are only 16216 names in the lat est edition of Who's Who in America" The rest of the people keep the coun- try going.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Mrs. cragie says that she did not see a single drunken man in three months while she was in America. The chances are that she did not see one" in the same way that a woman does not see an undesirable acquaintance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Having spoken Engineer Wallace has subsided.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

made his own wine and whisky, and was in this way always ready and in a posi- ton to entertain the chance guest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

The big battleship's name is Dread nought not Drednaught.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Nick Longworth, baldheaded as he is, is worth dozen like Alfonso XIII.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

The devil in "Humpty Dumpty" gets large salary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

They are talking about postponing the coal strike to July.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
Nothing doing in Panama, as usual

If you get an ugly valentine forget
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
GOING SOME.

Peter Peter, pumpkin eater, Measured gas with a new meter And remarked, While this is heater, Time itself could not be f1eeter."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
HIS GREAT DEFECT.

From the Columbia State.
 Time, but not dirt" flies in Panama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

One way to get rich is to open a hotel in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
IT WAS A COMIC"

IT WAS A COMIC" T wonder who remembered me" Said cholly in surprise While hastily he scanned the name With pleasure In his eyes. 'Tll bet it's Mamie, Maud or Sue, Or maybe 1t Is Grace. Such popularity befalls
 A man with handsome face.'' Then quick he oped his valentine And quick his spirits fell. While people who were standing near Thought Cholly said "Oh, well"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

THE TICKER. Little dots and dashes Sent across the wire Make the poor "short" broker Worry and perspire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

The clang of the trolley car bell is waking up China.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15
THE TRUTH.

Vesuvius Is pouting again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Thomas A. Edison is 59, and not through work yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Marriage licenses were isAIed yesterday at the probate court to the following per- sons:
 G. O. Noble and Miss Lucy Vines; B. B. Peete and Miss Edna E. Brown; George s. Griffin and Miss Ellen C. Wren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

Washington Bureau Age-Herald 14a c street, N. W.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

A fine of $500 was levied against T. W. Haygood. who was found guilty of an as- sault with a weapon, in the second divis- ion of the criminal court yesterday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-15

The following business was transacted in the circuit court yesterday:
 Mason -Hamlin company vs. the E. E.