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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
ADVERTISING PAYS.
Columbus, Ga, Gets Inquiries From
 Canada to Hawaii.

Columbus. Ga, October 9.-(special)- The Columbus board of trade. city coun- oil and Columbus Power company, which have united In an advertising campaign letting the world know about Columbus and it's resources, have received many an- sWers to their advertisements, but none that was more interesting than a letter today received by President Cargill from Honolulu. Hawaii. He had read the advertisement in one of the leading maga- zines and wrote for information about Columbus, requesting booklet Inquiries have come from Canada and all parts of the west
 Among the statements in the advertise ment is the assertion that electric power Is sold cheaper in Columbus than at Nj agara Falls, which is a fact. Among the letters received was one from a man liv- Ing in Canada, near Niagara Falls, in which he wished some information about the price of electric power derived from the falling waters of the Chattahoochee river.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
THREE ARE KILLED.
Two Principals and Peacemaker All
 Meet Death In Mississippi,

Memphis, October PA special to the Commercial-Appeal from Yazoo City, Miss, says;
 A meagre report of shooting affray at DArgent, Miss, a small village of Sharkey county twenty-five miles south west of this place, which resulted in the death of both principals, and a third party who attempted to quell the disturbance, were received here late tonight. According to the advices received here Breveot Ryan and l.. A. Wright, both well known planters, became involved in a pistol duel, following a game of chance. Shoot ing continued until both were killed.
 J. w. Breland in whose store the shoot- ing occurred, was shot and killed while attempting to separate the men, The scene of the tragedy is an obscure one and no further details are obtainable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
J. F. Richards.

J. P Richards aged Go years, died al his residence, Fprty-ninth street, Wood lawn, early this morning. The deceased was a night watehman at the Louisville and Nashville shops and had many friends among his associates He leaves to mourn his loss four children, Byron. Howard and Misses Irene and Lizzie Rich ards. Following are the pail bearers: W. E. Keith, Jack Graves, H. A. Gilbert, John Douglas, ". II. Hammet and J Tomlln. The funeral will be held from the home this morning at 10 o'clock and the body will be laid away in Wood lawn cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
THREE MEN DIE FROM
 DRINKING BAY RUM
Enlisted Men on Battleship Wisconsin Raid Barber Shop, Get on Spree
 and Pay Penalty.

Seattle, Wash, October 29,-Three en- listed men of the battleship Wisconsin are dead and two are seriously ill as the result of drinking bay rum.
 Thomas F. Cox, one of the dead men, took the bay rum from the ships barber shop and diluted it with water and to- Sether with four companions became in- toxicated Friday night. Their condition was not discovered until Sunday, when three of the men died. The dead; Thomas F. Cox, coal passer Pawtucket, R. L; James Wafer first-olass fireman, Troy; N. Y.; Nathan Preston, second-class fire man, enlisted in Cincinnati; William Reynolds and James Hitchcock, the two sick men, will recover
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
MISS sARToRls MARRlEs'
Granddaughter of Gen. U. $. Grant IS
 Married to Florida Man.

New York, October 29.-Miss Rosemary sartoris. daughter of Mrs Nellie Grant sartoris. and the late Algernon CharieS Fsederick Sartoris. and granddaughter of the late General Ulysses $. Grant, was was married here today at noon 'D Heu, a79 SI II Vaooleton of Iibernia Fla. The we'd ding took place at the Calvary Eplseopal church. the Rev Thornton F. Turner oi- fciating. MT and Mrs Wooistoh ei' immediately on a wedding trlp. ....o, aIrs sartoris and her daughter returned from Europe Saturday. MT. Woolston IS owner of a large plantation in Flofloa,
 The wedding was a very quiet one SlrS; Sartoris and three gentemeh' wv H W than, friends of fine bridegroom, were the only other persons present AL.
 Woodruff sutton of this city gave the bride away. Before the return al lls bridal couple they will pronahtN WISH .il' Sartoris summer home in Coburg. Can ada. It is planned to go to the Florlaa estate of Mr. Woolston in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
CONFERENCE DATES.
Bishops of M. E. Church Announce
 Conferences for the World.

Rochester, N. Y, October 29.-rhe board of bishops of the Methodist Episcopal church today announced the dates or spring conferences for the world. Among those for this country are the loiloW- ing: .,. 10
 Arkansas. at Judsonia, January lV'
 Florida, at Palatka, -' ,o
 Iittle Rock. at Cotton Plant, Ark, Jan uary IT. , ro,,,,.r,, % Mexico. at Pachuea, March D. ,
 Upper Mississippi, at HOLY sprihss' January 9. r,,,a,,, 1e Mississippi. at Brookhaven January , lo' St. Johns River. at St. Peterspprs' '''' South Florida, at Orlando
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"It Happened in NordIand."

Ut Happened in Nordland.' described as an operatic extravaganza, comes to the Jefferson theatre today for two per formances. afternoon and night. Advance sale of seats indicate that there will be big houses at both productions. Here is what the Richmond News Leader said of the play:
 Luminous with brilliant stage pictures. effervescing with delicious humor and 1ingling with eyer-tinkling tunes, It Hap pened in Norland,' the MeDonough- Herbert musical extravaganza came to town last night, and fairly enthused the big audlence that witnessed the perform ance at the Academy of Music.
 Each of the two acts of the piece bris- ties with refreshing novelties in pallets, music and advertisements. In the book of It Happened in Nordland' Glen Me Donough has turned out the cleyerest comedy lines written by him since The Prodgal Rather and Delmonico's at Six. his earliest farces, were given to the comedy stage. While the general scheme of the piece is designed to encom- pass almost anything from which laugh may be produced, the librettist has aimed to travesty the incompetency and ineffi- ciency pfA officialdom- in Russia, and the arrows fly st<aight to the bulls eye of the target s%sAsiss4ss
 There is much genuine burlesaue and little of cheap siap-jacA comedy in the extraVaeapza. The opening Is novel and sugges tivel lyz 2 draInatfcs Then the piece drifts win xtra agant comedy, later emerging into the, bizarre glare of bur lesquet It is 2 Dis Entertainment, truly, richly and Yarionsly costumed. filled with songs <3ild .ts nces, ronlps and pallets. in winch q large =. q weH-trained bunch of sprightiy elrls are seen to the best poss- ole adxartaee They sing in good time and stpnt; and their ballet movements are execuf6d F.th the precision of clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
Will Build Arkansas Road.

Corinth. Miss, October, 29 29.-(Special)- Robert McGill, capitalist and broker of Memphis, Tenn, and D. s. Copeland of Joncsboro, Ark, have sold the entire issue of the Joneshoro and Nettletpn Electric Railway company to w. Williams & Co. of Nashville, who will finance and con struct the road. Williams &s Go. were the lowest bidders on the construction, beat ing out five companies. They will ship q crew of men immediately to Jones' boro, Ark, to commence operations. This was 8 long needed proposition, and Jones' boro is much elated oyer the news.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
Mrs. crtuchfieId Still Very ow

Atlanta October 29.-(speeiaI) )-There mas been no change in the condition of Mrs sallle Crutehheld who was shot by her husband last week as the result of an aitercation. The physicians at the Grady h9sp'lal stlll say there is little chance for uef recovery. Crutchheld, who has been
 transferred to the county jail. has be. come very uneasy of late as the result of his wifes condition. He exnresses tha nope that she will recover, and asks that every thing possible be done to save her me. Detectives state that Crutchfield bought the gun with which he shot his wile len days before the shooting. and that ne had Frequently been known 10 make threats against her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
"The County Chairman"

Because 1t is strictly original is one of the reasons for the immense popularity attained by George Ade's "The County Chairman" which comes to the Jefferson theatre Thursday afternoon and night for two performances. This popularity will no doubt be manifested at the box office this morning when the sale of seats begins at o'clock. In "The County Chairman" there is bright dialogue, genuine hunor and a pretty love story and d complement of characters which are among the most Imaginable creations seen on the latter day stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
OPEN NEW LINE FROM
 MOBILE TO COLON
Munson Company Will Make Inaugural Trip In November With Supplies
 for Railroad.

Mobile, October 29.-'rhe Munson Steam. ship company of New York. operating line between Mobile and Cuban ports, ha. decided to inaugurate a service betweeE Mobile and Colon. Panama, to take car, or a large amount of freight which Is of. fering for the canal zone.
 The official announcement of the estah fishing of the service, with the steamshi, Royal Exchange as the inaugural vessel was made today The movement will be. sln the first week in November. and vii consist or 100 ballast cars and two steau
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
At the Majestic.

The Majestic theatre this week presents an excellent vaudeville bill, consisting of several new features and the best of the old
 Ogerita Arnold. the prima donna, is ex- ceptionally clever. She sings several new songs most pleasantly, and her rendition of the old southern melodies, elictted a warm encore from the audience She wore several fetching cpstumes.
 Raymond Teale, a black face mono logist. told merry string of new jokes, and pleased the people,. Hal Davis and Inez Macauley presented a clever skit. entitled, 'aThe Unexpected.' The piece was a farce. pure and simple, and pleased Ad Carlisle, with his trained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
----e-------------------- Capt. David a. Rina Dies.

Atlanta October 29.-Capt. David A. Ring, a Confederate Veteran, died here tonight, aged G. He was born in Au- gusta. Ga, and enlisted in the Thirteenth South Carolina infantry as a private. He rose to the rank of captain Of that or ganization, his last promotion being just before the battle Of Sharpsburg, where he was serving in the coprs of stonewal Jackson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
Negro Shoots Arkansas Mayor.

Marked Tree, Ark, October 29.--lIayor N. ]. Hazel was shot and seriously wounded today by Little RockH Norton, a negro and a posse of citizens is search ing the surrounding territory in an effort to capture the negro with the aVowed intention of lynching him. A negro resi- dent of this place had appealed to Mayor Hazel because of the alleged attentions of Norton to the complainant's wife and when Norton saw the Mayor and the ne- gro approaching, ne opened fire, the bull let striking Mayor Hazel and inhictine a dangerous wound
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
Secretary Babb Goes
 A1feY Cotton COnbent10n

mingham the distinction of having the next convention held here. Secretary Babb also went to see President Jordan, and it is expected that on his return, he will make a report that the chances favor this city.
 Robert Jemison, Jr., president of the Commercial club. stated yesterday after noon that he believed Birmingham would be selected. Secretary Babb," said he, lis at present in Atlanta, and there will interview President Jordan. The choice of a convention city Is left entirely with him. and We have every reason to be- lieve that Birmingham will win out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
HUMANE SOCIETY.
Meeting Will Be Held to Secure Funds
 For Extending Work.

At an early date the Humane society will hold meeting for the purpose of enlisting interest ir the work which will shortly be undertaken on a larger scale. Mir. Bennie, the executive officer feels much encouraged by the assurances of assistance from many prominent people, and is confident that the funds needed for carrying out the most approved plans will be supplied
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
Injunction Hearing Renins.

Atlanta, October .-tspecial1-Are,,- heht was begun today in the United states court before Judge Newman. in the injunction cases of the Southern Central or Georgia and the Atlantic Coast Line against The state Railroad commission. brought to prevent the enforcement of cir
 eulars SlG, 3l7 and 3lS under which the classification of these roads was changed so as 10 reduce their local freight rates about 10 per cent The railroads claim the reduction is conhscatory. The rail- road commission is represented by Attor- ney General John c. Hart while various attorneys are appearing for the roads.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30

J. B. Babb, secretary of the Commercial club, is in Atlanta in the interest of Birmingham obtaining the next conven- ton Of the Southern Cotton association. The convention will be held in January, and Birmingham is making d strong bid for the honor of entertaining the body
 The auditor of the association, B. D. Armstrong, was in Birmingham recently, as is remembered, and returned to At lanta much impressed with this city. He stated that he would use his influence with President Jordan to gain for Bir-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
WHITE MEN SCRAP.
Disputed Ownership of Watch Ere cinitates a Row-Parties Arrested.

]. B. Mckinney and Jim Pointer two white men. were arrested last night by Officer Benson on a charge of 'ahray'
 Mckinney states that Pointer ap- proached him and offered a watch Tor sale. The watch. according 10 Mckln- ney. was recognized as his property. NC Kinney told the officer that he attempt ed 10 hold Pointer unlh policemen ar rived. Pointer evidently objected for the two were in 3 struggle when Officer Den son interposed. Mckinney mace pohu' Pointer was confined in the city jail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
Postoffice Appointments.

Washington, October 20-(Speolal. . Rural routes ordered established January 7: Corona, Walker county, route l. pop ulation 400, families 110; Jones, Autauga county. route 1, population 500. families 100
 Postmasters appointed: Bastic. Pickens county, Ann L. Thrasher; Salipta, Clark county, Thomas l.. Head, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
lIlinoisans In New Orleans.

New Orleans, October 29.-The features of today's entertainment of tho First regiment of Illinois National Guard were trolley rides for the ladies, officials and guests of the Illinois party concert and dress parade at the city park. The days programme also included an inspec- ton of the harbor by the visiting off cials on board the naval tug Stranger. The Illinois visitors left for home at s o'clock tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
Nenroes Flee From Mob.

Little Rock. October 29.-The sherih or Conway county brought four negroes to the state penitentiary where they are heid to escape the fury of mob Fhe negroes ered upon several white people near MOT r,llton. last night, Will Moore, Whlte man was killed and Joe Jones WAS wounded The sheriff had difticulty III e.,ing his nrisoners across the river A sesse,1 bad assembled on the bank of the sfream but violence was frustrated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
corteIyou and Root See President.

Washington October 29.--Postmaster General Cortelyou, chairman of the re- publican national committee, and Score tary Root were today discussing the politl- cal situation ip New York with the Pres ident MT. Cortelyou declined Co be in- terviewed as to contributions in New York or as to what transpired at his conference with the President.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
J. P. Amsden Dead.

Lexington, Ky, October 29.-After ling erlng for two weeks with pneumonia, l. P. Amsden, @ years of age, of Versailles, XIV. president of the Louisville and At Iantic railroad, and president of the j. F. Ansden Banking company of Versailles. died here at midnight. He was stepfather to J. B. Maggin, one of the most widely known turfrnen and copper mineowners in America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
Schaefer Wins First Half

Baltimore October 29.-Jake sehaefer to- night Won the first half of 9Oo-point 1s- inch two ln' billiard match from Willie Hoppe, securing 500th point in his twenty- third inning. Hopes score was s9.. schaefers big run was 98 Hopes 5s. The remaining 4C0 points will be played tomorrow night the final winner of ina match will meet George Sutton fin 4 bNl- point ls-l match on Wednesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
Edward Rirohennllnh

Edward Birchenough aged 75 years. died last night after a long period of lll- ness. He was a nember of the Grand Army of the Republic and. highly es- teemed citizen. The funeral will take place from the home Of his brother-in-law. J. E. Crawford. 3ls Reese street. but the arrangements nave not set been made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Annie Yarbrouqh.

Mrs. Annie Yarbrough, aged 45 years died yesterday morning at her home in Village Springs. She leaves family Of three children and many friends in her native town. The funeral services will take place at the home today at 10 a. m., and interment will follow in Besson ccme- tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
Western of Alabama Meeting.

Atlanta, October 29.-The annual meet ing of the board of directors of the Wes- tern Railway of Alabama was held today The old officers were. re-elected and the regular semi-annual dividend ef , per cent was declared. Reports show the road to be in good condition with net re- ceipts showing an incyease over last year.
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in Texas during August and September just as fast at g cents per pound as it was above h cents. He knows that up to the date of the severe tropical sform that swept the gulf states on September 27. and immediately followed by an un- usually early frost that destroyed a large portion of the crop that the thousands of members of the Farmers Union In the southwest were selling their cotton at cents regardless Of the adviees of the union.
 His present efforts ta create the impress sion that my endeavors to maintain the minimum price of 10 cents fixed by the executive committee of the Southern Cot ton association is creating depression in the cotton market Is both absurd and ridiculous. He knows that I have strong ly advocated II cents as a fair and just price fixed by the Farmers Union. His charge that I have recently become a convert to the Farmers Union price for personal favor he knows to be a mis- statement of fact. MT. Barrett is well aware of the fact that I was in close touch and cooperation with the Farmers Union officials all of last year and up to the time MT. Ducllworth was elected tenn porary president. I then wrote Mf. Duck worth a most cordial letter inviting. him
  ern Cotton association at Hot Springs, September 8, so that both organizations could harmonize and agree on one price. Mr. Duekworth did not even extend the courtesy of a reply 10 this letter, but called his committees together and fixed the minimum price of the union one day in advance of our meeting.
 NTr Barrett's charge that I have been riding around in three million dollar yachts is too absurd to notice, as we'll as many other misstatements of facts in connection herewith. He is doubtless be- ing coached by people who are trying to move heaven and earth to down the Southern Cotton association, as reading between the lines. AIr. Barrett's article reads very much like a dsgruntled wire house affair.
 have been attacked many times during the past few years, but l shall continue to do my duty as l understand 1t for the best interests of the south, and will take no further notice of unjust criticism from Barrett or his associates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
 JORDAN SAYS ATTACKS ARE TRICKS OF BEARS

Atlanta, October 9,-(special.)-Pres- ident Harvie Jordan of the Southern Cotton association today gave out the fol- lowing statement in reply to the card of President c. s. Barrett of the National Farmers Union, in which some serious charges were made against MT. Jordan s official acts as the head of the cotton as sociation
 To the Public:
 The unwarranted and unauthorized at tack Of the president of the Farmers Union upon me and the Southern Cotton association at this time iss delicious morsel for the "bearish" element in the speculative and legitimate cotton trade MT. Barrett knew that l had published a denial of the Washington dispatch be- fore his first sensational interview with the Atlanta Constitution. He knows that have alw ys advocated higher prices for our cotton than any man in the south, so much so. that I have at times incurred the severest criticism and condemnation Of the legitimate and spec ulatiVe cotton trade He knows that have by tongue and pen fought the evils of cotton speculation until I have in- cured the everlasting enmty of every cotton broker and cotton exchange in the whole country. He knows that did all in my power the past summer to secure the passage of the Boykin bill that would drive these institutions out of the state of Georgia. He knows that since then that l have on the platform and through the columns of the Cotton Journal, strongly advocated similar ae- ton on the part of all other cotton states He knows also that neither me, nor any prominent official of the Farmers Union, have ever made any public fight against the evils of cotton speculation from which tho south has suffered so severely for many years. He knows, or ought to know that his present attitude is just what the bearish speculation trade wants him to take. Whether wittingly or un- willingly. he is playing into the hands of our enemies to the queens taste. He knows that the present depression in the price of spot cotton is due to the enor nous selling of spot cotton in Texas. where the membership of the Farmers Union is largest, and that cotton was sold
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ing and the indications are that the house will be sold out by the time the curtain goes up. The knowledge that this play created a sensation when it was originally produced abroad and the further fact that during it's lengthy run in New York it was hailed as the play of the year, adds an interest to the en- gagement here. The play treats of a noble theme in a big, broad spirit. The opposing forces are science and atheism on onseside and the-infiuenoes of religion on the other with. love as symbolized by woman between them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
Thomas F. Gleason Drops Dead.

Savannah, October 29.-Thomas F. Glea- son. former commander of the Georgia department, c. A. R., dropped dead at his home here today He was on the staff of several QmmandeTs-in-chief of the C. A. R. lie was native Of Albany, N. Y
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30

ponies and dogs, furnished amusement for half an hour. Better trained animals were never seen in Birmingham, and their turns thoroughly delighted the children in the audience MT. and Mrs. Frederick Bacon received several encores in their banjo playing. The two are specialists of no little ability.
 The Francelias were especially good The man is a magnificent specimen of developed strength. The woman is equal ly fine, and the two together. in their feats of strength, aided by modern con triyances, won warm applause.
 All in all the entertainment for the week is good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
Alexander City Man Killed ev Train.

Alexander City October 29.-lu an effort to board q moving train late tt lay J. r.. Baxley of this city fell under the wheels and was instantly klled
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-30
Bid Store Burns In Jacksonville, Fla

Jacksonville, Fla. October 29.-Fire to- night completely gutted the large de- partment store of J. D. Horn & Co.,, in the center of the retail district on Bay street. The loss will be at least s5a,DaO. The insurance is about ons-half the lass.