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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20
OLD BILLIARD PLAYER
 GIVES AN EXHIBITION
Fancy Shots and Display of Three Cushion Plays Draw Applause
 From Spectators.

Lew Magnus, one of the best three cushion billiard players in the world, and also very favorably known as a player of fancy shots on the billiard table, gave an exhibition of both branches of the art of the cue at the Apollo billiard hall last evening, in the presence of crowd of pool and billiard players.
 Magnus is getting along in years now, but is evidently as steady of hand and as keen of eye as he ever was. He is on his way to the southwest from New York and spent yesterday in Birmingham. Hickman & Holt succeeded In prevailing upon him to give the exhibition, and with very short notice the word was passed along by the pool players, so that a crowd of considerable proportions was present.
 Magnus won applause often by his three cushion shots, making them easily and without any apparent trouble getting the angles, even though the table was new to him. His fancy shots, however, won the spectators, particularly one with four balls, in which the cue ball was drawn from the object ball clear across the table to a second and then back across the table again to the third object ball. It was a pretty shot prettily made, and thoroughly appreciated by the judges who saw it
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20
"Down the Pike"

If is safe to assume that the Bijou will he pacned at every performance this week. John and Emma Ray opened an engagement there last night, supported by a strong company, that was notable for the enthusiasm which it aroused. The bouse was in a roar most of the time. If is seldom that one sees an audience so thoroughly enjoy anything as the crowd did the nonsense which was of- fered last night.
 Down the Pike is merely a hodge podge of fun and it is all good. John Ray might be termed an 'excruciatinsly funny comedian. He certainly knows how to keen a crowd wide awake. while his facial expressions constitute large part of his stock in trade. Tn Down the Pike" MT Ray plays the roie of an Irish ianitor and to say that he makes 1t ex- tremely Imaginable would be superfiuous. Although he was on the stage nearly all inc time. there was no cessation of his whirl,yind comedy and the Bijou resound- ed with laughter.
 Emma Ray appeared in the role of a wronged wife Abundant comedy was fur nished by a confusion of identities. MT. and Mrs Ray were given excellent sup port by a company that is not only strong numerically, but is talented as we'll It can be said that the chorus Is the best looking and the best singing organization of girls that has been seen at the Bijou this year. It is to be regretted that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20
Blach'S
FIND A RAILROAD
 HIDDEN IN CORNER
"Vlnegar Bend" Line Has Never Yet Paid Any Taxes to the State
 of Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss, February 19.-(Special) )- President S. D. McNair of the railroad commission has returned from the south ern portion of the state, where he went to look for new railroads. and reports having found one nine miles long-"The Vinegar Bend Road'-which comes out of Washington county, Alabama into Greene county, Mississippi, to Leaks vile, and beyond. Ii is strange. but it Is a fact that this road has been in ex- istenee several years, and yet it has never been listed for assessment and has paid no taxes to the state of Mississippi.
 MT. McNair heard of the little road, away off down in the southeastern DOT ton of the state, and went to look after it. He met the general manager, found him a great big whole-souled fellow and got things strengthened out with him. If there are any other railroads doing business in the dark corners of the state of Mississippi, and which have been missed by the commission drag net, they would do well to make their presence known and get on the tax rolls before it is too late.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20
MEMBERSHIP MEETS
 AT A STAG BANQUET
Monthly Gathering of Y. M. c. A. Will Be Held Thursday Night-Fine
 Programme Is Arranged.

The membership meeting of the Young Mems Christian association this month will be in the nature Of stag dinner. which will be served In the gymnasium of the building next Thursday night. The regular election of new members will be held after the banquet is served.
 After the election. Austin Sims will en- certain those present for twenty minutes, after which Rufus N. Rrodes will speak on the topic citizenship Musical num- bers by the members of the Y. M. c. A. Jollity club will form part of the pro gramme. Members will notify the sec retary by Wednesday night whether or not they will be in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20
ON THE RACE TRACK
At FaIr Grounds.

New Orleans February 19.-Mintberia, Southern Cross and Consuelo II were the winning favorites at the Fair Grounds today. Mintberias race was the best of them. Practically left at the post she picked up her field, one by one, and won going away. Bogistlla's defeat by Gold smith was due to Diggins' bungling ride. Consuelo II was run up to $500, after her race. and bought in. Footlights Favorite was sold this morning to Nose Gold blatt at private sale. Weather clear; track fast.
 First race, five and half furlongs. sell ing-Pinsticker, 100 (Moreland), 12 to l, won; Muffns. IA (L. smith, to B. sec ond; Swell Girl, 1O41a (MoezeD, b to 1, third Time, 1:072-
 Second race half mile-Mintberia, 9S CL. smith). to 1, won; Dorothy M. 102h divingston), 30 to 1, second; Budapest 1O91a (J, Martini. ? to 1, third Time :49 2-5.
 Third race one mile-Goldsmith 112 (seweID 8 to 5, won Logistila, 103 CDig gins). even. second; Aurevoir, 112 tJ Mar tn). to 1, third. Time. 1:4O1 1-5.
 Fourth race six furlongs' handicap Southern Cross, 10S G4. Smith, 6 to D. won: Columbia Girl 110 (SewelD. to D. second; Escutcheon. 102 J. Johnsom, l5 to I, third. Time 11S 2-5.
 Fifth race, mile, selling-Old Hat, go Diggins), to 1. won. Red Raven. Ill Freeman), 3 to l. second; Benora, 1l6 J. McIntyre). 20 to l. third. Time, 1:42 2-5.
 Sixth race mile and a sixteenth, selling -consuelo, II 10l (SewelD. 20 to l, won; Ethics. 1O7 Diggins), IS to 3. second; Blennenworth. l14 G. McIntyre), to l. third. Time :49
 Fair Grounds Entries.
 First race mile and quarter, selling-Blue Mint lO9; Fox Hunting, Colin George, La bor, 106, Tapiola, Thistle Feather, Anna Fitzhugh, Are Light, 104; Filler, John Gar ner. Captain Johnson, Economist, 1O1; Wakeful, Miss Mamie L., go; Cambridge, 94.
 Second race. seven furlongs, purse-Ca- blegram, 112; Gringo, Hanthorne, Col Bartlett, Amfortas, Oak Cliff. Mayor Dun can, Red Ruby, Daytime, l0s; Sallie B., Tadenos Honeywell, Bessie Clancy Rama, Shelagh, 107.
 Inlfu race, SIX lurioHSs, HdHuiSdp- Grenade, 12s; Devout, 1l2; Auditor Ill., Preetorius, los; Quinn Brady, 105; As tarita, lO3; Lieutenant Rice, Butcher, 100; Lady Esther, 9S; Billy Handsel. Lela Duffy, 97; Hattie Bumppo, 90; Bill Carter Gasconne, 90.
 Fourth race, mile and a sixth, handicap Monaco Maid 9l; Hollowas, 102; Little Scout, Ill; St. Valentine. If.
 Fiji al race, mile, selling-Jernus, 92; Burke Cochran. VanHope, loo; Whip poorwill, 1O4; Hyacinth. 105; Shunpike, 1O7; Canyon, St. John, Kickshaw, 10S.
 Sixth race, mile and seventy yards,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20
BONFIRE MADE OF
 GAMBLING DEVICES
SECRETARY PEPPERMAN E%E-
 CUFFS MAYOR WARDS ORDER. PARAPHERNALIA SEIZED IN RE. CENT RAID WORTH ABOUT s4ooo.

In pursuance of an order issued by May or Ward the gambling pharaphernalia, of which there were four wagon loads, cap tured by the police in their crusade against alleged gambling houses Saturday and Sunday nights was burned at the city trash pile on the southside yesterday afternoon. It is estimated that the prop erty was worth in the neghborhood of $4OOO.
 Secretary Pepperman, in compliance with the new city code, made the follow ing affidavit yesterday
 Birmingham February l9, 1906. Hon. George B. Ward, Mayor, City. Dear Sir-This is to certify, as instruct ed by you, l have this day burned and destroyed every piece of gambling para phernalia and apparatus captured by the police department and brought to the city hall on Saturday last. Very truly,
 B. A. PEPPERMAN,
 Secretary to Mayor. Mayor Ward stated yesterday that every piece of gambling appliance captured by the police in future raids would meet the same fate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20
Mcintyre and Heath.

Mcintyre and Heath. who made their debut as stars in a new musical novelty under the management of Klaw & Erlan- ger. in George V. Hobart's play, The Ham Tree" will come to the Jefferson theatre Thursday. "The Ham Tree" is written around the famous sketch which these entertainers have presented for so long a time In their company are many well known actors and specialists in uniaue entertainment. Those in the com pany who are best known to the theatre going public are W. c. Fields famous as the tramp Juggler; Frederick " Bow CTS, the well known tenor and composer; Forrest Huff, David Terrence, Alfred Fisher. Miss Jobyna Rowland, Miss Caro- lyn Gordon and Miss Belle Gold. This array of talent is supported by chorus which can sing and dance. The dancing is a feature of the production.
 The sale of seats will commence this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20

chorus is not given more to do.. Several attractive musical numbers were given, with pretty costumes and pleasing stage maneuvers, but more would be acceptable in the performance.
 Harry Lester Mason as the detective proved himself a comedian of ability and John T. Thomas sang several songs with good effect. MT. Thomas has one of the best voices heard at the Bijou in long time. Miss Julie Sweeney revealed a most attractive personality as Molly May, an heiress.
 For producing laughs Down the Pike is a great success, while as musical en- tertainment 1t offers pleasing variety.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20
"The Rajah of 6hong."

'The Rajah of Bhong," which comes to the Jefferson theatre this afternoon and tonight may be described as mu- sical play, for it has enough of story to warrant the title of play 1t is said. As for it's claim to the title of musical nroduction. 1t is claimed that no one who has heard "The Battle of the Flow CTS and the Sun" or any others of the score of selections, will offer any objec- tion The comedy element, it is said, Is almost omnipresent. Scarcely min ute of the three hours performance is devoid of a laugh.
 A bargain day matinee will be given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20
When Gold Failed.

From the Chicago Tribune.
 Bourke Cochran said that no man with slO,O 900 could be put in jail in this coun- try, and that statement fairly well repre- sents the estimate of the power of money that prevails with many people. Yet there are occasions when money Is abso- lltely powerless One of these occurred at the time of the wreck of the Valen- cia.
 Among those who are supposed to have perished when the vessel went to pieces was J. B. Graham. He had recently sold d mine in Alaska for S6O000, and part Of the proceeds of this sale he carried with him in gold in a bag. This bag went down with Graham.
 Those who were rescued say that he made frantic efforts to induce others to save him, offering all his bag of gold; but
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20
SCHEDULED DATES
 FUR BIRMINGHAM Arrangements Proposed to the
 Southern League EXPENSIVE ROAD TOURS Birmingham's Trips In the West So Arranged as to Cause Club to
 Double Back and Forth
 Generally.
EXPENSIVE ROAD TOURS

The proposed schedule for the season of 1906 in the Southern league gives Bir- mlngham the following dates at home, with the clubs named:
 With Nashville-April Il. 12. 13 and IA; June 25 26 and 27; August Is, 17 and IS.
 With Atlanta-April 16. r, IS and 19; July ,, 6 and I; August g. and B.
 With Montgomery-April 25 26, 27 and 2S; July 2, 3. 4; July 30, 3l. August 1.
 With New Orleans-May 25 26, 2s and %; July 19. 20 and 21; September 6, ' and 8. With Memphis-May 90. 30, 3l and June 1; July IS, r and 1S September 10, Il and 12.
 With Little Rock-June ?, f. and 6; July 23, "A and 25; September 1S, IA and 15. With Shreveport-June !, 8 aPd 9; July 26, 27 and 2S; September 3, 8, and 5.
 Games Abroad.
 The following are the dates and places where the Birmingham club will play games scheduled away from home: At Nashville-Aprl 20, 2l, 2S and 24; July 12, 1S and IA; August 2, and f.
 At Atlanta-April 90. May l. and 3; June 2s, 20 and 30; August IS, IA and 15.
 At Montgomery-May 1. }, ' and s; July g. 10 and Il; August 9, 10 and Il.
 At New Orleans-May 13, II, 15 and 16; June 10, Il and F; August "A, % and 26; August p and g are open dates At Memphls-May r. IS. 19 and 20; June IS, 19 and 20; August 27, 2S and %. At Little Roek-May 21 22, 2S and 24; June 21, 22 and 2S; August 30, S1. Septem- ber 1.
 At shreveport-May g. 10, Il and 12; June 15, Is and r; August 19, 20 and 2l.
 Birmingham Jumps. The following shows the number of jumps, and the manner of keeping the scheduled appointments which Birmng- ham will have to make according to the proposed assignments:
 Birmingham to Nashville; Nashville to Birmingham; Birmingham to Atlanta; At lanta to Montgomery: Montgomery to Shreveport; Shreveport to New Orleans New Orleans to Memphis; Memphis to Little Rock; Little Rock to Birmingham; Birmingham to New Orleans; New Or leans to Shreveport; Shreveport to Mem phis Memphis to Little Rock; Little Rock to Birmingham; Birmingham to Atlanta; Atlanta to Birmingham Birmingham to Montgomery; Montgomery to Nashville; Nashville to Birmingham; Birmingham to Nashville Nashville to Birmingham; Bir- mingham to Montgomery; Montgomery to Atlanta; Atlanta to Birmingham; Bir- mingham to Shreveport; Shreveport to New Orleans; New Orleans to Memphis; Memphis to Little Rock; Little Rock to Birmingham, where the club closes the season.
 The most casual examination will show the difficulty which will be had by the Birmingham club in keeping all the dates, especially in making the jumps from Little Rock to Birmingham and from Birmingham to Shreveport. There Is some complaint made over the arrangement of these trips, particularly in the western trips, where the club will be compelled to double back and forward at great eX- pense, but 1t Is probable the schedule will be adopted as prepared.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20
SCHOOL BOYS PLAY
 BASKETBALL GAME
Exciting Contest Between Second Teams of the High School and
 Classical School Yesterday.

A basketball game between the second five of the High school and the second squad from the Classical school drew a crowd of schooboy enthusiasts to the Athletic club yesterday afternoon. It was won by High school by a score of 27 to 10.
 The following youngsters took part in the game:
 High school-Brown and Estes, for wards Bradley, center; Herzfeld and Rob- bins, guards.
 Classical school-Stiles, Brooks and LeGrand, forwards; Pinkard, center; Rey- holds and Wikerson, guards.
 The points were made by LeGrand 5, and Stiles 5. for the Classical school; and by Estes IA, Brown s, Bradley and Herzfeld g. for the High school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20
FACE AND ARMS
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Troubled Almost a Year-Physi- clans Did No Good Complexion Now Perfect and Skin Soft, White and VeIvety, Tennessee Lady
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 CUTICURA SOAP"

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 R. F. D. No. 1,
 Aug. 1, 1905. Sylvia, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20
Lonqworth Souvenir Cards.

Washington Correspondent New York
 Times
 A New York firm of photographers has placed on sale in Washington postal cards bearing photographs of Congressman Longworth and Miss Alice Roosevelt. Tourists are buying them by hundreds.
 Some have printed on the address side in semblance of handwriting the address Mrs. Nicholas Longworth. White House, Washington, D. C."
 The cards have vignetted portraits of the Congressman and Miss Roosevelt. decorated with roses. scrollwork and coo ing doves, and at the bottom the words In script. 'Heartiest congratulations and bets wishes from"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20
John Drew.

Tt is announced that this seasons tour for John Drew in the Augustus Thomas comedy "De Lancey'' will be brought to an end on April 2S and that MT. Drew and his company will be transported to London for a season at the York the atre. This decision was mainly induc- ed by the emphatic approval which the audience of New York have shown to- wards this brilliant comedy to be seen by playgoers at the Jefferson theatre to- morrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20

The Vaudeville Glee club concert at the Jefferson last night was snappy and full of spirit, and the several hundred lovers of light music who heard the boys were exceedingly liberal in their applause.
 The whole entertainment showed not only the effect of Charles c. Washburns s musicianly training, but also his experi- ence in comic opera, in which he has made such a success. The underlying theme which ran through the whole per- formance was Vanderbilt's prowess on the football field last fall, particularly their victory over Sewanee.
 The "Tickling Trio by Martini was probably the most pleasing, as we'll as the most difficult, song and dance song. and in these days when professional operas pay so little attention to male choruses their work was particularly en- joyable.
 MT. Washburn sang a juvenile song by Mrs Ashford called "Tommy's Troubles" and as encore sang an old favorite with Birminghams audiences. "Gipsy John."
 Another song that went with dash was Miss Daisy Rowleys "A Toast" writ ten especially for the Vanderbilt Glee club and the programme was concluded with the beautiful vanderbilt Ode" sung by Mir Washburn and the club. MT. Howell is a good comedian and had to respond to four encores.
 The other soloists were MT. Hank and MT. Stuart, in comic songs. MT. Mont gomery, with a ballad called My Guiding Star" and MT. Roy Repass in two dain- ty piano selections by Grieg and Chopin.
 The second part of the programme con sisted of readings from 'The Rivals by MT. A. M. Harris of the Vanderbilt fac- ulty, which were ably rendered, and also selections by the clubs quartette.
 Other songs sung by the club were "Estudiantina" by Lacorne; 'Pse Been Working on the Levee," "The Blue Books of Old Ireland" by Mrs. Ashford; and a whole medley of college songs.
 This is the sixteenth annual season of Vanderbilts Glee club and they are de- servedly at the head of college music in the south; in fact there are said to be few better in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20

none needed him, and his precious sack lay on the broken deck, Kicked here and there. unnoticed and unvalued in that try ing time. It was the hour when gold failed, as it always fails when held beside the hope of life.
 Said one of the survivors: I'm coming into a safer harbor without a cent Why, even this shirt I have on belongs to an- other man, and I have not even a hat But that bag of gold or even that ship loaded with gold would not tempt me into such a place again"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20
MEMORIAL SERVICE
 FOR CHIEF JUSTICE
Continued from Fifth Paee)

a man who never rested in what he had attained, but ever pressed forward to things beyond. And yet he was not hur- ried from one thing to another by humor or weariness, but made all transitions at just periods, and he always brought his efforts to the most perfect close
 'Greatness of mind he certainly had in a very high degree, and that, too, which aspired after merit from the people at large, for neither religion, nor favor. nor kindred friendship, served to hinder the perfect serenity of his judg- ment."
 Several Talks.
 Alex T. London spoke in eloquent style of the deceased iurist. saying that the state had lost a valuable citizen and the supreme court member who had made record that would remain as a lasting monument to him and the court
 Sterling A Wood called attention 'to the great originality of Justice Mcclellan and said the entire state mourned his death He said that the deceased was an om- nivorous reader of the classics and had a magnlncent library, ana that ms mlnu was vast store of information on all sub jeets.
 John w. Tomlinson said
 T desire to add few words of tribute to the memory of Chief Justice Mcclellan, with whom l had the honor of intimate acquaintance for more than twenty years. He was not only great jurist. but man of principle; a man who had the cour- age of his convictions; loyal to a cause, faithful to his friends. He was one of the great men of the age. The nation has sustained a great loss
 The resolutions were then adopted by a rising vote and the meeting adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20
Wicked Little Boy.

From the Chicago Chronicle.
 Professor Star. the famous ethnologist was in his humorous and whimsical way accusing woman of barbarism.
 And she is not only barbarous-she is illogical and inconsistent" he ex- claimed
 q was walking in the country one day with a young woman. In a grove we came upon boy about to shin up a tree. There was a nest in the tree and from a certain angle it was possible to see in it three eggs.
 You wicked little boy said my com panion, are you going up there to rob that nest?
 I am, the boy replied cooly.
 How can you? she exclaimed. Think how the mother will grieve over the loss of her eggs!
 Oh, she won't eare,' said the boy. She's up there in your hat"
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ADJUSTMENTS
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THE JEFFERSON.

This afternoon and tonight-"The ''Rajah of Bhong.e
 Wednesday night-John Drew in "De Lancey."
 Thursday night The Ham Treeh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-20

selling-Varna Fonso; Light Opera, 100; Frank Green. Wedgewood. 102; Gay Liz cite. Waterpansy, 1O3; Fred Hornbeek, 1O4; Fair Calypso, 105; Avoid, 108; Dapple Gold, 1O7. Dr. sprulll los; Atwood, no; Whorter 112; Rainland, 11s; Lemon Girl, 103.