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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-20
SHoNTs' CONDITION.
Secretary Taft Has Ordered Him to
Take Two Weeks' Rest.

Washington, March 19.-Reports
have been current for some time past
to the effect that Mr. Shonts was about
to resign from his position as chair
man of the isthmian canal commission.
1t was stated authoritatively at the
war department today that these re-
ports were without foundation SO far
as the officials knew
Mr. Shonts has broken badly in
health as the result, it Is said, of over
work, and his nervous system has suf-
fered particularly. An attack Of bill
1iousness has been followed by an at
tack of la grippe, and finally Secretary
Taft, at the instance of Mr.. Shonts'
physician, peremptorily ordered him to
take a rest for two weeks at Atlantic
City That was on the Sth inst, and
Mr.. Shonts accordingly has been stop
ping at the seaside.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-20
"Runninq for Office"

Running for Office George NJ CO.
hams clever comedy set to music, opened
a weeks engagement at the Bijou the
atre last night to a full house. Attic
this is the third visit of the play to. Biz
| mingham, it is such sparkling affair and
it's music is so tuneful that 1t wears re-
markably we'll The performance last
night was enjoyed, despite the fact that
every line was familiar to the audience
The whirlwind of complications in the
second act, when there is a climax and
confusion about every half minute, set
everybody to laughing. This act, when
seen for the first time, is irresistible
and tickles the rsibilities even in a Sec
ond or third performance.
The company presenting the play this
year is headed by Robby Harrington, the
young dancing comedian, seen in the
same role last year. Mr.. Harrington sings
we'll and dances with surprising energy.
He sustained his former reputation last
night, while Thomas j. Grady another
member of last years companyg. gave
a clever performance as John Tiger. Rose
Green as Madeline Tiger. Elesa Harris as
Mrs. Tiger, Andrew o'Neill as Mayor Ri
ley, Leon Mayo as the constable, Daniel
Sullivan as Franklng Flusher and Abe
Friedland as Herman Hlghberger were
all satisfactory. Louise Auber as Susie
Springhtling was pleasing to look upon
and wore some fetching gowns
The girls of the company are as a
whole pretty and pleasing. They are
.,,oIl +rai,,od and wbila thav do mot sine
exceptionally well, they execute their
stage maneuvers with spirit and con-
tribute life and color to the ensembles.
The music OF Running for Office is so
well known that 1t hardly needs mem
ton. 1t is enough TO say that the songs
are still pleasing and have lost none of
their good qualities.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-20
GENERAL ORDER.
General Lee Announces Appointments
for New Orleans Reunion.

New Orleans. March 19.-By direc-
tion of Gen. Stephen d. Lee, command
ing the United Confederate Veterans,
Adjt..Gen. William f. Mickle has is
sued general order, In which he
says
THE general commanding is much
gratified to announce the following APP
pointments for the New Orleans re-
union:
Sponsor for the south. Miss Joseph
inc Hamilton Nichols of New Orleans.
Maids of honor: Miss Mary Sharp
Askew of Columbus. Miss; Miss Sarah
Ruth Frazier of Chattanooga, Tenn
These young ladies' can boast Confed-
crate ancestry equal to any in the
south.
"The general commends these ladies
to the good graces of his beloved asso-
ciates. and feels satisfied that every
honor and courtesy will be showered
on them by the gallant remnant of our
armies"
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At Drennen's.

Drennen's store was marvel OF peau-
ty. Every department of this great con-
Germ was attractive both in the matter
of display and the matter OF bargains
Dress goods, millinery. novelties, groceries,
plain and fancy hardware, bnggies'
wagons and harness are exhibited in
large stocks and amazing variety.
Articles of women's wear are exceed
ingly tasteful and no woman can Visit
the store without being tempted TO puy'
Prices are within the reach of all In
deed, the cheap prices for smart effects
were generally remarked.
In the matter of buggies and horse
gear Drennen is famous. No concern in
the south, 1t is said, carries larger
stock of vehicles and the best styles are
represented In the assortment.
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Eeder & Rerk.

At the store of FEEDER & Berk the open
ing was attended with it's usual smart
ness. The windows We're decidedly decor
alive and contained several very hand
some models, while the many modlsh
things for completing either the ball gown
or the street toilette we're displayed This
firm carries only ready to wear gowns
these ranging In price from s25 to the
more expensive hand made gowns run
ming much higher. Dainty lingerie
dresses are considered cheap these days
at S10O. A speciality is made of the linen
lingerie suits, these made with the popn-
lar Elton effect finished in the most fetch
ing lingerie style. They were shown in
colors and also in white. Very modish
are the suits of Scotch tweed, showing
self trimmings or smart applques. The
pony coats are seen in many of the
models, these coming in the light mater
ials showing an effective touch of color
in wide and dainty stripes. touch of
black on many of the models is consid-
cred very modish. In silk suits for early
spring wear there is handsome display,
The melon and the raspberry shades now
so popular In New York were seen In
several models. A stunning line of lin
gerie waists were shown.
A delight to the woman who knows the
value of smart accessories were the lace
oollarettes the all-over lace boleros, the
lace sets that are just now Indispensable
and in addition to these were the belts,
the new girdles. the latest thing In shop
ping bags, in gloves in hosiery and even
to the combs that finish the modern Golf
feure. 1t was delightful shop to pot
ter about in whether you bought things
or not, and to learn about the correct
things in dress.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-20
SOCIETY.
COOKING LECTURES.

Miss jeanette McKensie Hill of Boston
viii arrive in the city the first of April
and will begin a series of cooking lectures
in Gelders hall on April 2.
Mrs. Charles ]. Smith. president Of the
Ladies' Aid society Of the southsde Bap-
fist church. under the auspices of which
the lectures will be given. received tele-
grom from Miss Hill last night stating
definitely that She would be able to spend
the first week in April in Birmingham.
IL arrangements for the series will now
be completed.
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NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mrs. j. ]. Brown of Florence, s c., is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Culpepper
Exum. Mrs. Brown is a sister of Mr..
Exum and the mother of Mr.. Robert
Brown of this city.
Cards have been received in town from
4,rs Dudley Bates Lawrence of Madison
avenue, New York city, and from Dudley
Bates Lawrence. Jr. Mrs Lawrence was
formerly Miss Kate Birch Of Brming
ham
The Hillman Hospital Chapter No. /
will meet this afternoon at o'clock with
Mrs. Henry Hiden.
The Treble Clef clubs concert at the
Country club tomorrow evening, March
q, will be a brilliant event. The beau
tiful ball room of the club house will
seat comfortably several hundred people
and as many tickets have been sold the
audience will be quite large.
Mrs Eugene Jacobs has returned from a
visit to Atlanta.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-20

ing the popular high bandeaux and the
maline finish given To even the flower
like hats Plumes. flowers and ribbons
giving finish made beautiful collection
of spring hats. while in the dress goods
department the materials were exceeding
ly elegant. Princess gowns were shown
in lingerie effects. and many smart
street toiettes were displayed in the
ready TO wear line.
For the evening tolettes the most ex-
quisite materials were seen and the ehif-
fons. silks and softer materials were be-
wildering in their delicate colors. Trim
mings for the evening gown were in rich
laces and applques while for the less
elaborate toilette and for the smart cot
ton gown to be worn for summer wear
there were embroiderles and laces suited
for the simpler costume.
Altogether the opening was character
lied by perfect taste in the selection OF
the materials. hats and toilettes. The
windows were superbly treated, the many
handsome models suggesting some of the
striking windows seen on Broadway.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-20
Manteli Grand Opera Company.

The promise is made by Manager Pin
Gus that Nine. Mantell and her English
grand opera company, who will visit this
city next Friday and Saturday, will give
social leaders of Birmingham an oppor-
tunity to hear grand opera at It's best
without visiting the Metropolitan in New
York City.
Friday night I'll Trovatore' will be
given Saturday night the bill will be the
third and fifth acts of Faust and the
third act of "Favorita."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-20
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arhe Yankee Consul"

1.-THE Yankee Consul Will be the offer
ing at the Jefferson theatre this after
noon and tonight In speaking of the per
Torrance given of this opera the Mem
phis Commerclal-Appealo of March Is said:
1.-The Yankee Consul is the joint work
of Henry NJ Blossom and Alfred Robyns.
1t was produced several seasons ago, and
since that time has been constantly be-
fore the public. Mr.. Blossom first basked
in the sunlight of popular success with
Checkers" and he has added to his
achievements with the book of THE Yam
kee Consul" which Is both witty. bril-
liant and effervescent. The music has
also a jingly swing. which gathers favor
with every additional number. MY San
Domingo Maid" "In the Days of Old =
and other musical gems sparkle delight
fully, and will be revived by the whistling
fraternity again with re1uvenated interest.
The real success of last night was
achieved by Harry Short, who appeared
in the title role, a part created by Ray
mond Hitchcock Mr.. Short, by all of the
arts of his mental and physical makeup,
seems fitted for the part. He dovetails
INTO II ike nnlSneQ Dit OF WOrk. ne
looks the character and plays it to q
finished finale. He is directly in touch
with Abijah Booze. He makes each scene
in which he appears an important one.
Never at any time does he overdo the
comedy. He is the Yankee consul in all
ingenious reality. In trite scenes he in
jected life, and his comedy was at all
times refreshing. Mae Botti also scored
very distinct success She was like a
vivid poster on a gray and gloomy wall
She animated the stage whenever she
danced upon it. Her eyes rivaled those of
Miss Michelena and their large, expand
ing and contracting disks seemed to hold
the audience like a steady fame. She
sang well and acted in perfect taste. She
was a distinct feature in last nights pro-
duction. Harry RAVES and Joseph Rat
ciffe. both contributed to the artistic
value of the performance, contributing
three of the best musical numbers in the
opera which were well sung and encored.
The cast which Mr. Slocum has selected
to support his two stars is in every way
satisfactory and preserves the integrity Of
"Tne Yankee Consul" throughout.
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Notice to Contractors.
Mobile, Ala, February 2s. lst

Mobile. Ala, February Is, 1906
Sealed proposals for the erection OF the
new Mobile county Jail building. will
be received by the Board of Revenue
and road commissioners of Mobile coun-
ty, at the office of the Probate Judge
until the srd day of April. L. a M. 1906
Certified check for ten Thousand dollars
must accompany each bid. Right is re-
served to reject any and all bids.
Plans and specifications can be seen
at the office OF Rudolph Benz & Sons.
architects. rooms e12-2l4 Masonic Temple.
Mobile Ala. 2-27-lt-m-5t
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-20
Hlrsch Millinery Co.

Most prominent among the Second ave-
nue. firms holding spring openings was
the Hirsch Millinery company. The open
ing will continue through Wednesday if
the weather is Indictment today. One of
the heads of this firm said that the open
ing was brilliantly successful The store
was thronged all day and expressions
of admiration were heard on all sides.
The arrangement of the store is a fac
simile copy of a house in Paris, every
hat being IN a glass case and thereby
bearing no shop-worn marks. Consider
able trouble was gone to In arranging
these cases. but this frm always up
to-date. in fact one of the Frenehiest
houses in America, spares no expense to
have the best for their clientele
Besides the many superb hats for the
woman of fashion. this firm has made
a speciality of hats for children, many
beautiful styles being shown. Here is
a list of some of the striking hats de-
scribed by the head milliner of the largest
exclusive millinery house in the state:
Marguerite Sailor, by Virot. made of
malne trimmed with a real lace scarf
white plume and Marshal Neil and La
France roses as ornaments
Real Irish lace point hat, by Ester
Meyer. trimmed with hyacinths
Pale blue hemp straw hat, by Mason
Lewis, trimmed with three pale blue
plumes, embroidered band. straw embroid-
cry, pastel tlnts and handsome buckle
to match.
Sarah Bernhard. by Georgett, black
hat, made of Neapolitan plateaux' trlmm-
with a plume, sweeping aigrettes and
ed with a plume sweeping algrettes and
American Beauty roses.
June rose turban, by Ester Meyer crea-
tion of June roses and genuine moss
Chllds hat. by Camille Rogers un1nish-
ed Leghorn with Tuscan lace inserting
trimmed with ribbon and baby daisies
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-20
DAMAGE BY Forest Fire.

Bellingham, Wash, March 19-For-
est fires that yesterday destroyed the
villages and mill at Northwood, leaY-
ing thirty families destitute and threat
ening the town of Lynden. were placed
under control today. A large force Of
men battled with the flames all night
until Lynden was out of danger.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-20
DR.. eURroN,s LECTURES.

Tickets for the lectures to be given by
DR.. Burton of Chicago at the Birmingham
High School auditorium may be procured
and reserved at the bursar's office at the
High school beginning Thursday at 3
o'clock. Single or course tickets will be
issued
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-20
"The Marriage of William Ashe.o

Grace George will appear at the Jeffer-
son theatre Thursday in William A. Bra
dys production of the dramatzed YER
sion of Mrs. Humphrey Wards famous
novel. THE Marriage of William Ashe. .
The New York Times declared this was
the best dramatlzation that had ever been
presented in New York, and the Herald
yielded 1t the palm the prettlest pro-
duction of the season. The play has
been one of the big sensations of this
season of somewhat wobbly dramas. and
it is said to have been the most talked
about theatrical offering of the eastern
metropolis. The book from which the
play is taken was published last March
and for some months headed the list of
best selling books in America.
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New Orleans, La, and Return. 1923
Tickets will be sold account the reunion
United Confederate Veterans, April % to
a. inclusive, limited to April 80, and upon
payment of 80 cents tickets will be ex-
tended TO May 81 Stop-overs will be al
lowed at any points en- route.
California " ..i.. -. $3.50
One-way second-class eolonist tickets
will be sold to all points in California,
TO which the regular rate is same as
San Francisco, February Is to April T.
Portland, Ore; Seattle, Wash. $44.50
One-way second-class colonist tickets
will be sold February 10 to April to
points in the northwest at exceedingly
low rates.
Texas and Southwest.
Round trip homeseekers' tickets will be
sold to all points in Texas and to points
in southwest en- March to 90 at rate of
one first-class fare plus 81, limited TO
twenty-one days from date of sale. with
stop-overs.
For further information call on or write
TO p. Sid Jones, ID. p. A.. r. G. Peirce,-
T. P. A: c. L. Wolf C. p, A., Birming-
ham. Ala Both phones S2&
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W. c. I. U.

The Women's Christian Temperance
Union will meet this afternoon at 3
O'Clock at the First Methodist church.
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ADJUSTMENTS
AT THE JEFFERSON.

This afternoon and tonight-"The
Yankee Consul"
Thursday night-Grace George in
THE Marriage of William Ashe.
Friday and Saturday nights
Manteni Grand Opera company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-03-20
ATTHE RlJou.

|. Remainder of the week, with
; matinees this afternoon, Thursday
; and Saturday afternoons-"Run-
, ming for office"
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WHEN SLEEP FAILS
rake Horsford's Acid Phosphate

Half teaspoon in half glass of water
just before retiring brings refreshing
sleep.
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There's nothing like Hoods Sarsaparilla
for Keeping blood pure and giving real
strength
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Members Of Tecumseh
Tribe No. 81, I. 0. r. III. are
requested TO meet in their
Hall Wednesday morning at
nine O'Clock to attend the
funeral of Bro. G. b. Burk-
halter. Other Red Men are
requested to be present.
HI. ROCKER,
Actg. Sachen.
j. w. WATTS,
Chief of Records.
The Washington times., 1906-04-15
SIMPLE FUNERAL RITES
FOR SNOWMAN BAILEY
All Employees of Big Circus Pass Be
fore the Casi-et for Last
Look.

Mt. VERNON, n. Y. April 14-With
the absence Of display that was charac-
teristic of the man in life the last rites
over the body of James Anthony Bailey.
managing director of the Barnum q
Bailey circus. took place this afternoon
from his home, The knOlls. in this city
Mrs. Bailey followed out the request of
her husband. and as a result only the
immediate friends of the family par
ticipated. although the wealth of floral
pieces sent by friends was the greatest
ever seen at a funeral in this vicinity.
A special train, containing all of the
employees Of the circus. which is IN New
York city, arrived here this morning
and they we're given an opportunity TO
take a last look at the face of the dead.
il was a decidedly singular assemblage
that came to The Knolls. Acrobats and
performers. whose names are familiar in
the civilized world. walked side by side.
with freaks and with hardly an excep-
ton all were in tears as they passed the
casket.
Only the very closest blood relatives
and one or two personal friends were
in the room when the services were
opened by Rev II. II. Beattys. pastor
of Chestnut Hill Methodist Episcopal
Church. He read the burial ritual of
his church and eulogized at length the
good qualities of Mr.. Bailey.
At the request of Mrs Bailey there
was no music and private burial took
place at Woodlawn Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1906-04-15
INDIANA REPUBLICANS
CONFIDENT OF VICTORY
Senator Hemenway, Just Back From
Indiana, Tells President That
Conditions Are Encouraging.

Senator Hemenway of Indiana had
a talk with the President yesterday
about Indiana politics. The Senator had
just returned 20 Washington from the
Hoosier State, where he attended the
State convention. He told the Presi-
dent that he had every reason to believe
that the Republican party would win
at the polls next fall.
L found the State in a great deal bet
ter shape than I thought" said Sena-
tor Hemenway. The Republicans are
enthusiastic. They believe that they
are going to win hands down, and when
they feel that way before election 1t
means victory for a certainty. From
what / could see there is absolutely No
danger Everybody IS working in per-
feet harmony. and are supporting Gov
ernor Hanley. approving his course OF
action in dismissing Auditor Sherrick
and Secretary OF State Storms from Of
flee.
The outlook in the Congressional
campaign Is also very encouraging. and
feel that the Republican party win
more than hold It's own"
The Washington times., 1906-04-15
DOG FOUNDED HOME
FOR POOR RELATIVES
Attracted Attention and
Reused Sympathy of
Society Woman.

PHILADELPHIA, April 14--SurrOund-
ed by luxury in the home of Mrs.
George Mcclellan is a sleek. handsome
Irish sheepdog, which was the real
founder OF the Francisvale Home for
Dogs at Radnor. 1t is for the benefit
OF that home that the women OF the
smart set will give a vaudeville enter
tainment in the ballroom Of the Belle
vue-Stratford on the evening of April
26
One snowy night, as Mrs. Mcclellan
was on her way 20 theater, she noticed
this dog trying TO attract the attention
of passersby. The intelligence of the
animal appealed to her. and she stoop-
ed down and patted it, The dog gave
her a look so grateful and pathetic that
she retraced her steps and saw that it
was well cared for in her own house
before she went TO the play. 1t has
been an inmate of the Mcclellan house
ever since.
Its patroness called Il Francis, and
when. through her efforts, the home for
dogs was started at Radnor. it was
named for the rescued dog.
Francis is far above charitable insti-
tutions himself He is a very proud
dog now.
The Washington times., 1906-04-15
BINGER HERMANN TRIAL
HAS BEEN POSTPONED
Case May Not Come Up Before Thurs
day or Early Next
Week.

Representative Blnger Hermann of
Oregon, VINO is under Indictment IN the
local courts for the alleged destruction
OF certain letter press copy books of
the General Land Office, will not be
called TO trial tomorrow the day orig
lnally set for the hearing 10 begin
The postponement, il is understood
was made TO accommodate counsel and
in order to allow District Attorney Bak-
er to dispose OF several minor cases
which demand immediate attention in
the Criminal Court.
II Is understood that the new date
fixed for the trial Of Representative
Hermann rs next Thursday. The trial.
however. may be again postponed until
the early part OF next week.
The Washington times., 1906-04-15
HADLEYS CONDITION
IS CAUSING CONCERN
Attorney Generals Illness Will Result
in Postponement of STANDARD
Oil Hearing.

JEFFERSON CITY. No. April IA
Attorney General Hadley is a sick man.
Up to two days ago his condition show
ed gradual Improvement. but since that
time he has not been nearly so weH.
General Hadley's temperature this
evening Is higher than IL has been for
a week. DR.. Clark, the attending physi-
clan. while not alarmed over the condi-
tion of his patient, said tonight that un-
less there was a decided Improvement
by tomorrow morning he would again
call Drs Block and Robinson, of Kan
sas City, for consultation.
The Standard OIL hearing. which was
to have been resumed at ST. Louis April
is, has been indefinitely postponed, owing
TO Mr.. Hadley's Illness.
The Washington times., 1906-04-15
MINISTERS FEAR SCARCITY
OF BASS0S IN HEAVEN

CHICAGO, April 1-Unless men can
he in luced to attend church more regu-
larly The Presbyterians of the Logans-
port Ind. synod. which has just ad-
journed at Valparaiso. fear that the
reavel.ly choir VIII be badly out Of bai-
ance-
At the concluding meeting of the
;ynod. it is reported by returning dele
latcs. a discussion of the problem Of
citing the male population TO sit in
c urch pews and listen to sermons as
Ell as to take part in the service re-
alilted in the decision that unless some
Z Ing eI5ective is soon accomplished in
{; IS particular there will. not be enough
rIcn in heaven to sing bass.