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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-20
THREATRICAL PRO-
MOTER
MOST SUCCESSFUL PROMOTER FROM
WEST OF MISSOURI is FORMER
0REGoNIAN AND WELL KNOWN
THEATRICAL MAN.

PORTLAND, Oct, la.-~lchn Cort'
now the Frohman' OF the Pacific coast
and miniature edition OF klaw \ Err
langer was in Portland yesterday on
his way 10 Seattle from New York. The
former portlander is the busiest drama
tic manager in the Pacific Northwest
IL not on the Pacific Coast. these days.
II has all occurred during the past year
While in Portland Cort visited his sons
Who are attending private school here,
and the remainder OF his time he de-
voted to discussing show business with
George l.. Baker.
I've had very busy time IN the
East, said Mr., Cort, getting my com
pauies started for the season. have
five enterprises. Florence Roberts IN
"The Strength OF the Weak, Max rig
man In The Man on the Box Maude
Fealey in The Illusions OF Beatrice the
Stewart Opera Company and Leonca
v,lli These are all in readiness anc
while the season is still young. they
look like winners. So far have ne
complaint to make Of results All o.
my attractions will be seen in Port
land during the season. The Stewar'
Opera company has been here and VII
return later; the next being Max Fig
man and later Miss Roberts.
"while not prepared to speak OF then
now, | will say. however that have
couple OF big propositions in the the
atrical line, which am arranging io'
next season. They will cause consia
erable surprise when the announcement
is made
Cort has SO many irons in the hr'
that he now has New York office a.
well as one on the Coast. The Ne"
York bureau is used for directing the
tours Of his stars, while the Western
office Is that Of the Northwestern Ihe
atrical Association. through which
practically all the big attractions v'''
ting this section are booked. During
the last year cov has developed int
the leading producing manager o. IN
West. With Belasco & Mayer Of Sa'
Francisco no longer directing starrin
tours for White Whittlesey and f'ot
ence Roberts, and with Oliver Morosc'
Of Los Angeles, abandoning his road en-
terpri.es and his futile attempt in Ne'
York with "The Judge and the Jury
c,ort i now the only Coast manage
who is sending out recognized stars an
companies.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-20
MADE DEAF HEAR IN
THREE MINUTES
ASTONISHING y, DEMONSTRATION
GIVEN BY |. +, COOPER AT ST,
LOUIS HEADQUARTERS SAYS
HE WILL DO MORE,

81 liNiCt NV - y"
,ftornoon some remarkable demonstra
tions we're given in public BY b u
,,ooper, or the Great Cooper" as no
il called, who is introducing for the
6r.t time N st. Louis the preparations
which created sensation In eastern
cites,
The demonstrations took place ~
MIR. Cooper's Headquarters, and were
witnessed by several hundred people
As nearly as could be learned the facts
were these;
At 8 o'clock In the afternoon the
| Young man agreed to show what one
~ his remedies would do Tor DEAFNESS
and agreed to make any one present.
who was afflicted with deafness near
again IN les. than three minutes
There were many deaf people pres
ent and about dozen OF these we're
civsn tho demonstration, consisting OF
a single application Of one OF tho Coo
per preparations,
The hearing OF these people was 'hen
tested after an interval OF between Two
and three minutes. The test consisted
Of questions put to them in an ord'n'
auv conversational tone at distances
varying from Aye to thirty feet
The results were remarkable in the
extreme Some OF these people VINO
we're treated had been deaf for NUMBER
~ wears When the first question was
asked n look Of amazement won'a
.nread over their faces and they would
forget TO answer the question As the
questions we're repeated the surprised
Iook would give way 10 one OF delight
Many were 80 affected that They burst
in,o tear. and were scarcely able 70
answer the question. ].
N no single instance, so far "a could
ls learned would an individual fail 70
hear MANY we're able to hear hnae'
ann, a, distance of thirty feet. A.
IN. request Of Mr. Cooper, questions
were put to them by their friends OF
Ibv various spectators in an ordinary
tone Of voice and the questions were
readily answered.
In giving an account OF the" "e"
onstrations, Mr.. Cooper seid;
~The preparation used is not the on
with, which | accomplish most, as NJ
Eew Discovery. as il Is called, and e
which owe my success Is for the treat
! mept OF all forms of stomach trouble
and the general breaking down OF tn
system that follows in the wake o
diseases Of this character,
aThe stomach is the seat OF a sr"a
8 MANY troubles, for instance, my RENE
e dv win relieve thousands Of people o
b rheumatism in this city, simply by get
n ting the stomach in working order
# Many people seen who were presen
= at this demonstration assert positlHe',
: that Cooper undoubtedly made theS
g deaf people hear again.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-20
NO TRAIN EMBARGO.
Inability to Handle Shipments Prompts
Action.

NEW YORK, Oct. l9.-At yesterdays
meeting of grain interests, called 70
take action in regard to the refusal OF
the trunk lines to accept orders lot
carrying grain, committee was gwen
power to take whatever action seemed
necessary to secure modification OF
the railroads position. A prominent
trunk line official yesterday was ques-
TONED as to the cause Of the grain en-
barge. He made the following state
ment:
oThe cause of the trouble is merely
prosperity, prosperity. The railroads
have more freight to handle than theJ
can handle. They are working mgn'
and day to serve their customers. The!
are doing their utmost-and as usua
they are getting harshly criticised
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-20
CASHIER SANDBAGGED.

BUTTE, Oct. ia special to the
Miner from miles City says the cashier
Of the Terry Bank at Terry was sand
bagged about 0 p. m. last night by two
men. who were after the keys Of the
bank. The blow was not hard enough
to stun the cashier who routed his as
saiIants. One man was arrested al
Miles City today on suspicion. He was
later freed, after giving a satisfactory
account Of himself.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-20
ENGLISH TOURIST DEAD.

OAKLAND, Cal, Oct. l9.-Clarence
Beck, 2e years old, son Of Livermore
merchant, died here yesterday from a
fractured skull. He was thrown from
an automobile near Elmhurst. The
machine struck rut and swerved ihto
a fence, the impact throwing Beck into
the road On his head.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-20
CHASING INDIANS.
Calvary After Bandit utes'

WASHINGTON, Oct. l9.-Secretary
Taft has instructed General Greeley
to dispatch a troop of cavalry to Wy
ominp to round up and return to their
reservation the Ute Indians who are
now causing a disturbance In that
state.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-20
HOPE FOR SUBMARINE.

BTZERTA, Oct. l9.--DiTers continued
work all day on the Lutin and by night
fall had fixed chain under the stern
and another under the bow. One Of the
Danish divers reported that he found
the principal hatch Of the.-Intin open
and saw two bodies inside.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-20
ACTOR GOING BLIND.
Prominent Theatrical Man Losing HIS
Sight.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. ID. R.
stockwelI, one of the old time leading
actors and theatrical managers OF the
Pacific coast, is gradually losing his
sight while lying confined in an OAK
land hospital, suffering from compll'
cation of painful Affections.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-20
ALABAMA FIRE INcENDIARY.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. Oct. l9.--lt II
believed tonight that all the bodies have
been recovered from the building which
was destroyed by fire last night on
Third street. The total number oil
dead stands at ten, with two so se'
riously injured that they cannot re-
cover. Sheriff Burgin has wired the
governor for commission to inyest'
cate the fire. The general impression
is that it was incendiary.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-20
FINANCIER DEAD.

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. l9.-H. F.
Hellman, prominent capitalist of this
citv died here this morning. He was
president Of the Merchants National
Bank and identified with many heavy
financial operations in Southern Cali
fornia.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-20
MORE BRITISH VESSELS.
officials Are Ambitious Through Buiid
ing Success.

LONDON, Oct. l9.-The success OF
the trials of the battleship Dreadnaught
has led the admiralty to give orders for
the construction of three other such
vessels.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-20

There are a whole lot of people who
act as if they were afraid that they
neighbors and associates would not find
ont how nice they are If they did not
keep telling them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-20
STANDARD DEFEATED.
Continued from page u

assured him that all such motions would
be entertained as matter OF course
The court at once adjourned and five
minute. after the verdict had been rem
dered the building was dark and de-
serted.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-20

Another big shipment of the San
Francisco earthquake books have just
arrived at the Astorian Office and are
ready for subscribers. Come early and
avoid the rush.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-10-20
MEXICAN RAILROADS CONCUR.
Volunteer Rate Interstate Commission

MIXICO CITY, Oct. l8.-In order
that there may be no delay in selling
through tickets from points in the Unit
ed States to points in Mexico, every
railroad in Mexico has sent the Inter
state Commerce Commission Of the
United States concurrence in the ne"
railroad rate law.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24
LONGWORTH TALKS
 ON CONSULAR BILL
CONTRASTS SALARIES PAID OUR AMBASSADOR AND MINISTERS AND THOSE PAID BY FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS.

Washington. May 23.-The days pro- ceedings in the House were closed with speech by MT. Longworth of Ohio. who talked on the merits of diplomatic and consular bill.
 MT. Longworth contrasted the salaries paid our ambassadors and ministers and those paid by foreign governments. He said our system was to compensate our envoys by paying them directly while foreign governments paid both directly and indirectly. The American ambassa- dor to Paris receives s17,5O0: the British ambassador to Paris, $450O0, an official residence, an appropriation for the es- tablishment 5000 for official entertaining and at the close of twenty years he is pensioned at NO,0OO per year for life.
 He made a strong plea for the purchase of buildings by the American govern- ment in foreign countries and said: "The man of moderate means. the man who most truly represents the bone and sin ews of this republic should not be placed at disadvantage as compared with an- other man who had more money"
 At 5:S0 o'clock the diplomatic bill was laid aside and the House adjourned until tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24
VEXED QUESTIONS
 ARE CONSIDERED
Senate Committee and Secretary Root Hold Conference-Consul Houses
 May Be Built.

Washington, May 29-Long delayed and vexed questions between the United States and Great Britain arising from boundary and fisheries disputes and claims of that character were the subject of a conference today between the Senate committees on foreign relations and Sec retary Root It developed during the discussion that it Is very unlikely that the joint high commission will ever con vene again for the settlement of dis putes concerning our relations with Cam ada, and Secretary Root urged the ne- cessity of providing some other means to reach this end.
 Another subject discussed was the treaty with Mexico relating to the waters of the Rio Grande. The Secretary urged that this treaty be ratified.
 The dis position of the indemnity fund paid by China to this government was taken up. Secretary Root said that con sul houses were neded in China and Corea and suggested that this money be used for the purpose of constructing suitable houses in the Orient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24
On' BIRMINGHAM SUPPLY COMPANY, State Agents
 115 North Eighteenth Street Rirmingham

ness. It is estimated that 90O,O0 tons of rails have now been definitely closed for next year and that nearly 3Oo0OO tons in addition will be carried over from this year The Southern mill is booked to July l. 1907 having recently sold round tonnage to the Southern Pacific
 The foundry pig iron market is easy under continued inaction. The machinery founders. and moulders in the various centers involved in strikes are evidently settling down to a test of endurance Some scattering buying in the east and New England shows that close com petition 25 cents a ton has come off re- cent prices In the central western val leys No. foundry has touched $l6 and on malleable business in which some little inquiry appears S15 80 has been done A contract indicating how closely steel making irons are being swept up has been made by a small shenango valley furnace about to start after long likeness, a Pittsburg steel company having taken it's entire output for the second half.
 The billet market is working into a freer condition more steel being avail able. In sheet bars the situation Is more troublesome and sheet mills are falling behind on their deliveries
 Important contracts for struo s.'raI steel for New York work are practically closed, including 2S,000 tons for the Hudson com pany tunnel terminal and 12.ooo tons for the Chicago Contracting company's Port land street building. The open hearth nuiidlhs or the Gary Indiana plant of .ie s'eel corporation has been placed and lakes l9o00 tons. At Milwaukee q 2Soo ton contract is announced Attention is stilI converging on the bar situa ton where
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24
Nominations Confirmed.

Washington May 23.-The Senate in ex- ecutive session today confirmed the fol- lowing nominations:
 Bernard S. Rodney, New Mexico, United Porto Rico; George Randolph, United States attorney western district of Ten nesacc. Andrew J. Houston, marshal east ern district of Texas; Frank S. Elgin. marshal western district of Tennessee.
 R. Hurtt, postmaster at Hartman, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24
CONVICTED OF REINSTATEMENT.
Three Prisoners Escape From Convict
 Camp at Meridian.

Meridian, Miss, May 23.-(Special.) .)-M. c. English white man employed by the Troy laundry was convicted of em- bezzlng $12Sl from that firm and fined $lO0 and cost and given sixty days in jail today.
 Three convicts escaped from the con vlct camp in the northwestern part of the county. They were, John Robertson, Henry Brown and Pig Scott. The first two were trailed as far as Marion by blood hounds, but the dogs became exhausted at that place.
 Officer Moody Brce. under suspension for thirty days for alleged insubordina- tlon pending trial on charges filed by Chef Bludworth, today tendered his resig- nation to the municipal board
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24
Bankhead Comlnu.

Washington. May 23.-(Special.) )-Repre- sentative Bankhead leaves Saturday to attend the twenty-fifth Tuscaloosa State University commencement. While in Ala bama he will likely issue a statement de- fining his position on the alternate sen- atoral race
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

Mrs Clark Williams has returned from Eufaula, where she has been visiting her parents for several weeks. Her father, MT George H. Dent. will be her guest here for the next few days. ..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24
Negro Lynched.

Columbus, Miss, May 23.-George Younger, negro who shot and killed William Rector, well known citizen, on last Sunday, while the latter was mem- Der of posse, who was endeavoring to effect the negros arrest. was taken from the jail at this place last night by a mob and lynched
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24
RAIL CONTRACTS
 SPECIALLY ACTIVE Shows Contrast to Conditions
 in Other Lines LARGE ADVANCE ORDERS Foundry Pig Iron Market Is Easy Un- der Continued Inaction-BiIlet
 Market ls' In Freer
 Condition.

l Cleveland, O., May 23.-(Special. )-The Iron Trade Review tomorrow will say:
 The strike of iron moulders extending to many cities and involving 7Ooo to 5000 men, continues to have depressing ef- feet on the demand for foundry iron and l in most places the market is listless with tendency to lower quotations Even Tn | some places where strikes have been settled prices are soft, although the de- mand is very good. The demand for pig iron for steel making is more active than that for foundry irons. The Republic Iron and Steel company has purchased 10000 tons of Bessemer at $l7 25 for July delivery in addition to It's recent purchase ot 20,O00 tons and the steel corporation is anxious to purchase more pig iron for June delivery as do other large steel interests.
 The Bessemer association is showing a disposition 10 accommodate the companies outside of the corporation whenever 1t can do so. The southern producers of pig iron are working more tremendously and following the recent announcement of decision of the principal producers in that section to maintain prices it is re- ported that four ether companies have entered the agreement.
 A formal association may be organized but it seems certain that competition will not result in as much price cutting as it Gid few mouths ago.
 There seems 10 be no likelihood for or ders of structural material being re- ceiVed from san Francisco for any large tonnage at any time in the near future. The clearing of the debris will proceed slowly an lowing to the loss of all data certainty as to where the streets will be located in the future. much time must elapse before plans for new buildings are perfected. Even on contracts awarded be- fore the disaster delay is expected.
 It is estimated that over 1000,000 tons of rails have been sold for the 1SJl de- livery of which the Illinois Steel com pany has booked 550.OOO tons; the Colorado Fuel and Iron company. 100000 tons,; the Tennesse Coal, Iron and Railroad com pany, 150,OOO tons.
 New York. May 3.-The Iron Age to- morrow will say:
 The large rail contracts recently re- ported for delivery in 1907 contrast strong
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24
Costa Ice Cream Go.

Only milk and cream from Henderson dairy used by the Costa Ice Cream Co. Milk. 5.S per cent cream, 23 per cent. Tested by city milk inspector.
 COSTA ICE CREAM co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24
Earthquake at Cleveland.

Cleveland. O., May 2S.-An earthquake shock lasting IS seconds was recorded here today on the seismograph at St. Ig- natius college. The initial movement came from the east and the return shock from the west
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

large contracts are pending; the question being one of terms. The New Orleans cast iron pipe contract for 10000 tons was divided between two Alabama foundries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

Mir. and Mrs. T. H. Motion will leave tomorrow for New York, where they will meet their daughter, Miss Ellen Motion. Miss Motion will go abroad with Miss AL lens party next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24
Cannon Opposes Measure.

Washington, May 2S.-(Speciai.)-It is pretty we'll understood here that Speaker Cannon is against the bill appropria ting $3000,Oo0 for the Appalachian park and while 1t has been favorably reported from committee it will never reach a vote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

Miss Mary Frances Jackson is in Greens boro, but will return to Birmingham on Saturday to join Miss Aliens party for their European tour
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

Miss Lucille Davidson and Miss Eulamae Gaudin left yesterday to attend the uni- versity commencement at Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

MT. and Mrs. H. H. Shell left last night Tor Washington, called there by the death of MT. Shells mother.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

The fountain committee of the Woman's S Christian Temperance union will open a rummage sale tomorrow on the corner of Avenue D and Twentieth street. The ladies will be prepared to receive articles for sale this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

sye lawn fete tomorrow evening from 6 to Il p. m. at the church. There will be muse and refreshments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

Mrs. c. c. Hooper of Taylor. Tex. and her niece. Miss Lillian Hooper, left the city Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

The best haIf-tone cuts are made by the Gawk Engraving company. Age. Herald Building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

Mrs. J. A. Cooper, 27O3 Avenue D. is en- tertaining her sister Mrs. NJ. W. Fraker, of Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

Summer tourist rates are now in effect to mountain, lake and seashore resorts via Queen & Crescent route.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

Swift s PREMIUM Ham or Bacon with Brookfield Eggs vii make your break fast cheerful and appetizing. Order from your dealer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

The worst cases ir twenty days. 30c. and Sl.0O at all leading drug stores. or by mall
 pnsar.l h MrI0NAL TOILET CO., Paris. TsaA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

Mrs. ". S. Lowell arrived last even ing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24
Graduates

and others wearing petty white dresses and wishing detail of trim mings. etc.. to show the best possible in pictures. with themselves in the most graceful poses. will not fail to get such in pictures of my make. which are exclusive In style and artistic in finish.
 H. T. MORTON, photographer.
 Eoll phone 107l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

Mrs. Leroy Brewer and Miss Fannie Hopper of Mobile are the guests of Mrs J. c. H. Jones, 1oo1 South Eighteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

MISS Lucille Davidson is the guest of Mrs. Dr. Sam B. Harris of Tuscaloosa during commencement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

Miss Ethel Jones returned to the city af- ter a pleasant winter visit to Mobile, the guest of Miss Olive Brewer Miss Brewer returned with Miss Jones. and will be the guest of the latter for several weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24
The meeting then adjourned.

Mrs. AlexanderMab ben Hobson will enter tain informally this afternoon at 3:S0 in honor of Mrs John Snow Jemson Jr., and Mrs. Devine of Atlanta. who is the guest of Mrs. J. Campbell Maben. Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

The dance which was to have been given tonight at the East Lake pavilion has been postponed until tomorrow night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

Mrs Daniel Huger, who has been vis- iting her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Chisholm. left yesterday for Charleston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

Miss Helen Van Hoose will entertain the Little Jokers this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

MT. and Mrs. Van l.. Wills have re- gently come to Birmingham and have taken house on Qunlan avenue, south. Mir. Wills, formerly of Nashville, is as- sistant manager of the Republic Steel and Iron company. Mrs. Wills was Miss Johnson, one of the most beautiful and popular young women of St. Louis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

Mir J. J. Taylor of Yadkinville N. C., is visiting his daughters, Mrs. A. E. Som erville and Miss Lola Taylor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-05-24

New York, May 3.-The Iron Age to- morrow will say:
 The large rail contracts recently re- ported for delivery in 1907 contrast strong ly with conditions in other finished lines where buyers as rule show no eager