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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-08-24
Temperance Notes.

lho otdtc IItslutHI mTs. huulbOu
in writing to the Union Signal,
after the June election said, "More
than one-fourth of the state has one
dry. A territory from the Cascade
mountains on the east to the Pacific
ocean on the west including five con-
tiguous counties will give us a splen-
did opportunity to see that pro.
hIbition prohibits.
A letter from Mrs. A. M. Morrison
of Newberg tells how our W. @. T.
U. sisters Of the White City made
comfort bags for San Francisco
sufferers and how gladly they we're
received.
Mrs. Augusta O. Bainbridge in
charge Of the reading sent at the
stricken city tells of the needs Of the
people here. She says they need tools
to work with more than anything else.
The Los Angles Times furnished car
pets with a KIT each, on proper recon-
msndation but SO many of the COM
fort bags sent back scissors and what
can woman do withuot scissors
Just think Of that one necessity and
then Of the many other things needed
that are 80 common as to be scarcely
ever thought about.
Miss Kara Smart, our missionary to
Japan, has recently returned to this
country. She won the hearts Of the
women in the "Sunrise Kingdom"
and when she left official testimonials
OF regret were presented her by the
several temperance organizations Of
Japan, by the annual conference Of the
M. e. church, by the Japanese W. G.
7. U. and its Foreign auxiliary in ad-
dition to over two hundred letters
and messages of farewell. While Miss
Smart has had much to encourage her
during her stay in Japan has had a
serious accident and i'll health to con-
tend with but God has greatly blessed
her efforts
was much pleased with the notice
in the Courier" few weeks ago.
"No sensational or other questional
matter allowed That is as it
should be. To many papers are al
ways ready to print the things that
poison the mind. There is so much
Sood reading why we feed the brain
ON that which is evil. and much in.
centive to CIR me is found in
many papers. Be careful of
the yellow newspapers as well as
the yellow novels, for the mind grows
with what it feeds upon. 1t would
be good thing to follow tho example
of certain union in Mich. They
secured permission of the school board
to paste in the arithmetic of each
school child the following sticker;
"A New Arithmetic I'm not much
of mathematician, said the cigar
cite, but can add to mans nervous
troubles, / can subtract from his
physical energy. can multiply his
aches and pains. l can divide his men
tai powers, take interest from his
work and discount his chances for
success
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-08-24

J. W. Newman, who came to Grants
Pass last month from Everett, Wash. +,
has opened wagon and carriage shop
in the rear part Of H. Ryan's black
smith shop on Sixth aud J streets
Mr.. Newman was partner in large
wagon shop in Everett but the wet
climate Of the Sound section did not
suit him nor Mrs. Newman, while
the Rogue River Valley climate de-
lights them. Mr.. Newman has bought
q residence property in South Grants
Pass Of 21a acres that has comfort
able dwelling on II and bearing or
chard and fine garden tract, making
it very home-like place.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-08-24
Rates to Buffalo.

International Convention of the
Christian Church, Buffalo. N. V, Oc.
tober lath to 18th, 1906. -.
|. For the above occasion round trip
tickets will be on sale from Grants
Pass, under the following conditions.
sAOne way through Portland, aud one
way through California, $500; both
ways through Portland, sos. As.
Sale dates October 9th and 9Th.
Limits; Going transit limit ten days
from.date of sale, final return Limit
November 18th, 1905.
NJ. McMURRAY. G. p. a.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-08-24

NJ. McMURRAY. G. P. 4.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-08-24
Fair at RosebtIra.

Fair-Second Oregon District Agri-
cultural Society, Roseburg. Oregon,
September 4, 8, 6, g. s, 1906.
Tickets will be on sale for above
September 3, 4, 8, 6, Z, and, with a
final return limit of September 9th at
one and one third fare for round trip.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-08-24
Grants Pass Weather.

Following is summary of the weather
observation at Grants Pass during the
month of July, 1906, as reported by J b
Paddock, local voluntary observer for the
Oregon State Weather Service;
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-08-24

Summary: Mean temperature, 75s, max
imum temperature l0SS, 18th; minimum
temperature AZ, 18th. Total precipitation,
0.00 inches. Number days clear, 81 partly
cloudy, o; cloudy, o. Prevailing winds,
northwest
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1906-08-24

Underwood Typewriter agent. A
Il. Voorhies.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19
FIGHT OVER MONEY.
Merchant Refuses to Accept $40 Bill
From Negro.

A case In which a negro who would
have perpetrated a fraud and was de-
tected, and in which lively fisticuff and
a bank bill figured materially. was re-
ported to police headquarters yesterday
at noon by A. C. Smith, who, with his
wife, conducts a grocery store at ALB
First avenue.
1t seems that negro, whose name is
unknown. desired to open an account with
Mr.. Smith. and that his proposition was
rejected. Then the negro desired to pur-
chase nickePs worth of sweet cakes.
These cakes were counted out and put in
bag Tho negro offered Mr.. Smith a
SO bill.
The money was examined before Mr..
Smith gave the negro 1896 in change The
bill appeared to have been issued by the
North Carolina. Mr.. Smith had an idea
that there was something wrong about
1t. This was explained to the negro, and
cash payment for the cakes demanded.
The negro insisted that tho money was
good. Mr.. Smith refused to accept It.
Between the statements of these diff
ferences a fight ensued. Mr.. Smith led
off with a blow on the cheek which
brought the blood. There was a clinch.
Then the negro broke free and escaped.
The matter was reported to headquarters.
1t was not stated whether or not the
negro escaped with the cakes or whether
in the melee, he dropped them to the
floor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19
Richard Mansfield.

Coming events cast their shadows be-
fore. and the coming of Mansfield is much
in evidence. At the box office at the
Jefferson theatre, where the great actor
is TO appear Wednesday, December 70
they are preparing printed slip OF an
swers to the hundreds of questions which
inouisitors are asking at all hours of the
dav However, this very annoyance is
health. happy sign for the management.
1t indicates the enthusiastic interest in
the coming of Mansfield, who is known
to give the finest stage representation of
any artist of his generation. 1t used to
be the fashion to look abroad to the Ital-
ian French, German or English stages
for the most finished expression of the
theatres possibilities. Mansfield has ac-
tually wrenched the palm from abroad
and planted the highest standard of act
ing, stage management and general ar
tistic liberallty here in America. His
generation owe him a debt OF gratitude
they cannot wipe out for hs untiring ef-
forts for a lofty, pure, literary and in
spired stage. Mansfield is accompanied by
106 people. lie travels by special train
of eleven cars. Mansfield will be seen
here for two performances in the fasci-
mating Beau Brummel," his greatest
character, which tests the full range of
this great actors versatility. Advance
sale of seats opens Monday morning at
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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19
LARGE ORDER FOR
PORTLAND CEMENT
NEW ORLEANS BUYS 10000 BAR.
RELS TO BE USED IN THE CON.
sTRucTIoN OF ITS NEW PURIFI-
CATION PLANT.

The Carolina Portland Cement COM
land cement to the city of New Orleans,
aggregating in dollars and cents $500 600.
w. w. Snead, local manager for the
Carolina Portland Cement company, made
known yesterday that his company has
secured the contract for supplying this
amount for work In constructing the new
ten million dollar publication plant,
which is now being erected by the city
of New Orleans. in Algiers, which is
Just across the river from New Orleans.
Mr.. Snead states that this represents
no doubt the largest single order for
Portland cement ever taken by any one
company in the south. The Carolina
Portland Cement company has a branch
yards at Avenue A and Sixteenth street.
They also have branch houses at
Charleston, S. c., Atlanta, Ca, and New
Orleans, also carry large stocks of
cement and other building materials for
distribution from most all of the At
1antic and gulf ports. Mr.. Snead also
states that in addition to the New Or
leans contract his company had also
taken several other orders aggregating
as much as the New Orleans order, most
all of this cement to be delivered during
the early part of 1907 This will give
some idea of the enormous quantity of
cement now being consumed in the south
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Everyman" Comes Today.

The Ben Greet players will present the
fifteenth century morality play, EVERY
man," at the Jefferson theatre this after
noon and tonight. 1t will be given as
presented by this company three months
In London, 200 times in New York City,
twelve weeks in Boston, and for long
runs in other important cities of the
world. 1t has been the repertoire of the
Greet players for seven years and is
In its original from "Everyman" was
written in 1889 by Peter Dorland, monk,
of Diest, Belgium. The black letter copy
of the English version, which win be
seen here twice today, Is in Lincoln
Cathedral, England, at the present time.
The play is the finest eXtant specimen
of the morality plays which were COM
monty performed about the streets and
in the religious houses of Europe during
the middle ages. The morality, mystery
and miracle plays. compromising. the
religious drama of that period are the
earliest dramatic compositions in the Eng
lish language, and are notable for their
dramatic structure.
'Everyman" Is not a monotonous af-
fair for the enjoyment of the few. 1t
is bit of true drama and its appeal is
to all men of all creeds and of all de-
grees of education.
"Everyman" after accumulated sue
cess in England was brought to Mendels-
sohn hall In New York in the fall of 1902.
Within a week the audience had grown
to more than the capacity of the hall
and a larger theatre was found neces-
sary. The morality play was given 300
times in New York at five different the
aires and wherever given in outside cities
attracted widespread attention. 1t is
acted by the original English company
of players under the personal direction
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19
Mother Abd4cts Her Olpn Child After
4 Separation of Treble Long Years
ILLINOIS CENTRAL WILL
REACH HERE MAY FIRST

w. j. Harahan, fourth vice president
in charge of the operating department Of
the Illinois Central railroad, stated yes
terday that his road expected to be run
ming trains into Birmingham about
May 1.
Mr.. Harahan, A. S. Baldwin, chief en-
gineer. and other officials of the Illinois
Central, spent yesterday in the city.
They left last night over the Frisco for
Memphis and Chicago
1--WE are working as rapidly as possible
between Corinth and Haleysville, and our
work is nearing completion" said Mr..
Harahan. UNLESS something happens to
prevent we will be operating trains into
Birmingham by May l.
1--WE have not made any arrangements
or plans for building between Birming-
ham and Haleysville, and will use the
Northern Alabama, as previously an
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19
At the New Gayety.

II have never seen man that could
throw like that comedian at the Gayety
this week." said a man yesterday. Il
have never laughed at anything on the
stage as l have laughed at the way this
fellow can throw a wad of paper. 1 have
been to the Gayety four times already to
see him and expect TO go again"
1hat is the way people are talking all
over the city and 1T is proving to be
the biggest advertisement that the Gage
ty could have The show this week is the
kind that makes people laugh from be-
ginning to end. It is a farce comedy with
a bright setting of music.
A matinee is given every afternoon at
the Gayety and a performance every
night and crowded houses have been the
rule so far this week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19
At the Bilou.

me, Him and L." the musical comedy
offering for this week at the Bijou, is
meeting with cordial reception. There
are IA number of excellent features. no
tably the music, which was composed by
Max Hoffman, and the dances which were
staged under the direction OF Cestgude
Hoffman. The comedians are also worthy
successors to Blckel. Watson and Wrothe,
whom they succeeded In ME. Him and
l." the former having recently appeared
here in TON, Dick and Harry" There
is not much plot to the present piece,
but it offers plenty of amusement and is
we'll mounted. The scenery. costumes
and light effects are good. The usual
performance will be given tonight.
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nounced. Our contract requires that the
Northern Alabama shall be fitted up and
put into shape for our use.
Il have been4 going over the freight
house here and the yards near North
Birmingham. Our yards will have ca
pacity of 800 cars at first, and we will
add to them as the demand Increases.
We will also have a repair shop and an
engine house at the yards"
The Illionis Central has not changed It's
organization since J. T. Harahan was
appointed president to succeed Stuyves-
ant Fish, and since the death of j. c..
yelling, first vice president, who was at
the head of the accounting and treasury
department. At present there are only
two vice presidents, A. G. Hackstaff,
third vice president and secretary, and
w. j. Harahan, fourth vice president. the
first and second vice presidencies being
vacant.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19
"ParslfaI" In EnqlIsh.

Owing to inquiries at the box office
about "Parsfal,' which will be the OFFER
ing at the Jefferson theatre on Christmas
Day. December %, afternoon and night.
announcement is made that 1t will be
dramatic production of the famous festi-
val pieces and not an operate produce
ton. To be sure there will be music.
such as chants from an invisible choir,
but the play will be presented in a dra-
matte way. The advance sale OF seats
opens at the jefferson box office Saturday
morning at Q o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19
CONFINED FOR CONTEMPT,
StadeImann Called Officer Hagood
Offensive Names.

Because he characterized Police Lieu
tenant Hagood "a liar" during the prog
ress of a police court trial yesterday
William Stadelmann, proprietor Of the
Germania hotel. was sentenced to five
days confinement for contempt of court
Lieutenant Hagood was giving testi-
mony in reference to certain matters
which are alleged to have occurred at the
Germania hotel, and when he reached
that point in his evidence where man
in order to escape arrest, leaped from
the second story window in his under
clothing and donned his clothes in an
undertaking establishment, the defendant
(Stadelmann) made the remark above re-
ferred to. He was sentenced to five
days confinement for contempt by Judge
Feagin.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19
Crossing Moving Cars.

For the first time in months the fol-
lowing charge appears on the docket Of
the city jail-Crossing Moving Trains.
Last night Officer Oldham. stationed at
the union station, arrested r. j. Martin.
c. F. Finley and s. NJ. Mcfarland,
charged with that offense. 1t seems that
the men were in a hurry to cross the
Twentieth street crossing, and that in
spite Of the fact that train was ap-
preaching, they did not hesitate. The
three men made bond and will appear
today in the police court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19
Diamond Steel Company Sold.

Wilmington, Del. December 1s.-The ex-
tensive work of the Diamond State Steel
company, in this city, were sold at re-
ceiver's sale today in accordance with
a decree of the United States circuit
court following proceedings instituted by
creditors and bond holders. The plant
was purchased by John B. Newkirk and
company. of Philadelphia, and the price
was $4,000.
The purchasers represent syndicate of
stockholders.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19
At the M Majestic.

The Majestic is offering its patrons a
strong bill this week. Four or five of the
acts are exceptionally fine. Edward Kellie
Is a genial entertainer, who knows how to
win over an audience. while Dudley Ches-
Ign and Burns introduce a clever sketch
which is notable for some enjoyable sing
ing The team Is blessed with good
voices. The Four Emperors of Mirth and
the bicycle act of Fisher and Johnson
are as good as any one would care TO
see Thte bill in It's entirety is most pleas
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19

Spirit of Hospitality.
The spirit of hospitality and good will
should be in the air. Birmingham and
all the other cities and towns should
blossom with decorations, banners and
signs. Wherever the visitors turn they
should be confronted with legends bear
ing CHEEKY greeting and driving home
some great fact about Birmingham, the
Birmingham district. There should be d
keen but friendly competition between
the cities and towns, and the merchants,
real estate agents and industrial COM
panies, as to which shall make the most
creditable display of decorations and
pithy, appealing signs and placards. This
effort will necessitate some expenditure
and the sacrifice of valuable time, but
it is an investment which will pay large
and continuous dividends. 1t is not within
the province of this committee to suggest
what part these other cities and towns
may take in the entertainment of dele
gates and visitors but the committee be-
lieves that when they realize the con-
yention does not belong to Birmingham,
but to the district they will insist in
participating in that entertainment. 1t Is.
however, the right and privilege of the
committee to ask the mayors and alder
men and bushes organizations of these
cities and towns for the cooperation
which We have indicated. and we believe
1t will be given cheerfully and enthu
siastlcally.
Invites Suggestions.
Thistcommittee also invites suggestions
from fhdivlduals-men, women and chill
dren-as to the best methods for Impress
ing visitors We want everybody in and
around Birmingham to take vital inter
fI,a 20 e,tt.
time and thought toward making it a sue
cess. If a pithy motto or happy idea
comes to you, sit down and write it out
and mail it to the chairman OF this COM
mittee. 1t will be printed In the daily
papers under your signature unless you
instruct us otherwise. We want ideas of
all kinds. ana we want your IDEAS The
very fact that you are taking part Is
that much guaranty of the success of
the convention.
This is the grandest opportunity ever
offered to the people of this district to
get together and present a united, in
vincible front and display the faith when
moves mountains. AS Admiral Schlcy
said on a memorable occasion, "There is
glory enough to go around" Let us all
put our shoulders to the wheel and share
equally in the benefits which the conven-
ton will bring to lis. We can do it If we
WILL and our battle cry should be "Ali
for one and one for ALL"
w. D. NESBITT Chairman.
p. SID JONES
T.. T. WILCOX.
T.. II. SHAW.
WILLIAM RYAN.
ELI =. SMITH
RICHARD T.. JOHNSTON.
J.. w FRIEDMAN.
NJ. j. MOGFORD.
". DIXON ARMSTRONG
BILLUPS HARRIS.
JOHN SPARROW.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the
probate clerks office yesterday as follows:
]. E. Hood Of Cordova to Miss Alma
Camp.
c. C. Gustin of Birmingham to Miss
Mable Schumacher.
Smith.
Marius Conort of Horse Creek to Miss
Jennie Baissett.
]. B. Litesey OF Ensley to Miss George
Clark.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19
MORRIS CHAIRS-A COM
plete, new line just received
for Xmas gifts. Loveman,
Joseph & Loeb.

If you are going east during
the holidays purchase your
ticket via Southern Railway
through Atlanta, now showing
over three hours the quickest
schedule betwecn Birmingham
and New York
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19
Booker WASHINGTON.

Booker T. Washington will deliver lee
ture at the Jefferson theatre December 81.
under the auspices OF the Birmingham
colored Citizens club. The first floor will
be reserved for white people.
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of Ben Greet. The company is also
noted for its Elizabethan and open air
performances of shakespeares plays.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19
COLONEL HIGDON
TALKS OF HIS TRIP
SAW MANY INTERESTING THINGS
AND GAINED VALUABLE IDEAS
WHILE INSPECTING LARGE PRiS.
ONS IN THE NORTHWEST.

Col e. l.. Higdon, sheriff-elect of JET
ferson county, returned yesterday morn
ing from Chicago and other points in the
northwest, where he spent ten days ON
an inspection tour of some of the largest
prisons in the country He was accom-
panied by Mrs Higdon.
In discussing his trip yesterday, Colonel
Higdon said: 1--WE took the trip both for
pleasure and for business. We have a
number of friends in Chicago and other
places we visited who gave us a royal
time. I took advantage of the oppor-
tunity to inspect some of the largest
prisons in the northwest and feel that
l am amply repaid for the trouble.
81 have learned more about detail
work in the management of prisons than
1 believe it would have been possible
for me to have gathered in several years
of actual experience in a local prison. l
studied methods of handling prisoners in
the different institutions I visited and l
will be able to improve upon some of the
methods that have been in use in the
Jefferson county Jail.
81 spent two days inspecting the Cook
county jail at Chicago and saw many
things of absorbing interest. The o.
ficials were very cordial to me and took
much pains in explaining things.
II visited the large federal prison at
Joliet, ILL.,, but that is too large to in
spect in one or two days. Several thous-
and prisoners are kept here, and one
would have to take a week or more to
, thoroughly inspect all the departments.
MY trip, aside from the pleasure it
has afforded myself and Mrs. Higdon, is
of great value. and I think it has been
time well spent / have promised the
people of Jefferson county that IL elected
sheriff l would do all In my power to
give them a clean and efficient admins
tration of the affairs OF the office, and
/ shall spare no expense or labor in my
effort to carry out every promise that 1
have made"
police force last night, and stated her
surmises and deductions.
Mrs. McCafferty stated that her broth
er, the father of her foster child, is still
alive, and that he is engaged in the
lumber business in California. She stated
that Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews are the pa
rents of other children than little Ara
bella, all of whom are older.
Late last night, Mrs. McCafferty no.
tilted police headquarters that through
the mail she had received a special de-
livery letter stating that the party who
abducted the little Andrews girl had left
Birmingham, and would be well on their
way to California when the letter was
received.
The letter was posted in Birmingham.
l. was anonymous. The handwriting was
unfamiliar to Mrs. McCafferty.
At 1 o'clock last night. police head
quarters had got no further clue In ref
erence to the case.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-12-19
Spirit of Hospitality.

district depends upon the showing which
we shall make while it is in session.