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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
TRIBUTES ARE PAID TO
 MRS. JEFFERSON DAVIS
Memorial Service Is Held in New York, and Dr. Lubeck Eulogizes
 the Deceased Woman.

New York October 21.-Personal friends of the family in this city met at the church of Zion and St. Timothy today to pay tribute to the memory of Mrs Jef- ferson Davis. A service held jointly by the congregation of which Mrs. Davis was long member and the New York Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confectionery was conducted by Dr. Henry Lubeck, the pastor who also delivered the eulogy. Dr. George Baker of the same parish and the Rev. Nathan Siegel of St Stephens church assisted in the services
 Dr. Lubeck dwelt upon the depth and strength of character possessed by Mrs Davis and the attractive personal qualities that appealed to all with whom she came in contact. He said the deep personal loss felt by himself was shared by all connected with the societies represented at the service He told of the troubles through which she had lived and of how bravey she had borne more than a wom- ans part. Among those present were several relatives of Mrs. Davis, including Mrs. B. Addison Hayes of Colorado, Mrs James Henry Parker, president of the New York chapter, '. D. C., Mrs Rus sell Leeds, Mrs Leroy Broun, Mrs. Charles Goldsborough and Mrs. John Billups.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
TENNESSEE COAL FIELD.
Complaint of Heavy Operator vs
 Southern Railway.

In the matter of the complaint of a heavy coal operator of the Jellico, Ten nessee, coal field vs. Southern railway, alleging discrimination in the furnishing of coal cars to the various mines an im- portant session of the interstate com merce commission convenes this morning in Knoxville to hear the case. The prin- cipal item of discrimination is alleged to be in the furnishing to those mines sup plying coal to the Southern railway a much larger proportion of cars than is furnished those not supplying from their mines to the Southern.
 In addition it Is said other discrimina- tions and infractions of the federal statutes supposed to govern interstate commerce will be brought to the commis- sions notice and testimony taken relative thereto. It is probable that several days will be occupied in the hearing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
PRISONER MAY BE
 THE NEGRO WANTED
OFFICERS ARREST MAN CHARGED WITH GAMING, AND BELIEVE THEY HAVE CAPTURED JOE MASON, NEGRO MURDERER.

In the person of Fred Parker eolored, Policemen Street and Parker believe they nave landed behind the bars Joe Mason who shot and killed J. c. Gooch, ani wounded Motorman Ensey on a South Ensley car some weeks ago.
 The negro denies that he Is Mason. He was arrested together with seven other negroes who were playing dice. The arresting officers, as soon as they saw the negro, thought that he answered the description of Mason, and after examin- ing him further had their belief mate rially strengthened.
 Mason. 1t is remembered, after alighting from South Ensley car at Osceola sta ton, several weeks ago, turned and fred several shots. One struck Mir Gooeh in the hip, and penetrated the abdomen, from the effects of which he died some days later. Another of the shots struck Motorman Ensey in the leg. The negro then made his escape. Officers Street and Parker, since the shooting. have watched the home of Mason. He has not been at his home since that night, but in the raid on a crap game in the negro quarters of the city last evening, the off cers believe that they captured the man. The negro denies all connection. but seems to show considerable fear. Today, the wife of Mason will be brought to town and asked to identify the man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.
Polish Priest Sings High Mass-To Be
 Assistant at EnsIey.

At high mass at St. PauPs church yes- terday the Rev. Father Klich was the celebrant and the Rev. Father Kitriclx occupied the pulpit, taking for his theme death" The preacher spoke of the care less manner in which many people lived. just as if death was never to claim them. He concluded by exhorting his hearers to be at all times prepared for the in- evitable dissolution of body and soul by living good lives and partaking of the sacraments often.
 Father Klich, the celebrant Is a Polander and will be stationed at Ensey as assistant to the Rev. Father Doyle, pastor of St Anthony church. He was educated at Louvain and speaks six lan- guages. There are a good many Polish Catholics in the vicinity of Ensley and the Father Klich will look especially after their spiritual welfare
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
BIRMINGHAM PEOPLE
 FOND OF ADJUSTMENTS

The week just past has clearly demon- strated that the people of Birmingham are fond of amusements, and that they will patronize liberally any attraction of- fered them that are worthy of patronage.
 All week the State Falr was running and the attendance went as high as 2s.0Oo on one day. The attendance on other days ran high into the thousands.
 At the same time there were three theatres open every night, wrestling match three nights during the week at the fourth theatre, and more than half a dozen moving picture attractions. ar- cades and wonderlands. Each of these places of amusement was literally pat ronized. In fact every theatre was filled every night during the week, and several nights people were turned away from each of the theatfes open. The total capacity of the Bijou, Gayety and Ma jestic is between 5000 and $500, and they
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
DR. MCCORMACK AT
 SOUTHSIDE BAPTIST
PASTOR BREACHES EARNEST SER. MON IN BEHALF OF HOME MIS- sloNs-MANY PLACES NEED AID AND SUPPORT.

The Rev. pr. H. P. Mccormack, pastor of the southside Baptist church, preached at the First Baptist church yesterday morning at the Il o'clock services on Home Missions" taking his text from the eighth to the thirteenth verses of the sixteenth chapter of Luke, the prln- cipal thought of which is condensed in the thirteenth verse: No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will hold to the one and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and Nam mon."
 Dr. Mccormack continued the reading through the remainder of the chapter which related to the story Of the rich glutton and Lazarus, the beggar On tns reading and the Twenty Psalm in which David sustains his faith by the power of God, by his love of service of God and by prayer, Dr. Mccormack based his sermon.
 He vividly pictured the two men on earth according to his conception and ex- pounded the scripture as 1t describes them after death, the one in the tor ments of hell and the other in the bosom of Abraham.
 He used this interpretation as an in. troduction to an appeal for the home mis- sions. He gave a good idea of what the missions are doing over the country, and pointed out number of places where aid is especially needed. He showed why the work was necessary, and ended his sermon with an appeal for his hearers to aid and support the home missions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22

were filled every night On threo nights the Jefferson, with It's large capacity, was practically filled
 Beside the night performances at the theatres. there were matlnees daily at the Gayety and the Majestic, and three matinees at the BlJou. All were we'll pat ronized.
 It has been estimated that not less than 15,OOO people sought places of amusement every night last week, and that on one or two nights the number was far in excess of that, probably reaching 20,O ,O0O These estimates were made by people who are familiar with such things and who are in the habit of estimating crowds.
 A large percentage of these crowds came from outside the city, but majori- ty of the amusement goers live in Bir- mingham or are included in the street ear population of the greater city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Woman in the Case,

"The Woman in the Case" in which Blanche Walsh is to appear at the Jeff ferson theatre this evening. is said to present one of the strongest themes pos sessed by any modern drama of recent years. This accounts for tile great sue- cess it achieved in New York with a record of six engagements at six sepa- rate theatres, including phenomenal run of four months at the Herald Square the- Rtre.
 Of Miss Walsh's acting and the way In which she incarnates the devoted, daring wife, it is said, she has never shown such flnesse, pliancy, or even such intensity, although for the latter she has always been justly famed. The blending of the authors skill and the actress power is said to be so artistic as to make 1t hard to guess where Clyde Fitch leaves off and Blanche Walsh begins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
RECORD OF THE COURTS
Circuit Court Docket.


 The following docket is set for trial in the circuit court this morning. B. T. Gurley vs Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company. damages; J.. Railroad company, damages; Nancy G. Borough vs. Alabama Great Southern Railroad company. damages; William M. Bagley ct al. vs. Alex Frew, ST., ct al. ejectment; wulburn Machine and Foun- dry company vs. l. c. Turner Automobile exchange, detinue; J. B. Potts vs. Ala damages; Board of Trustees of University of Alabama vs. Marshall B. Roberts. ejectment; Board of Trustees of Univer- sity of Alabama vs. R. B. Eaton, eject ment; Mrs. F. L. E. Stone vs. Southern Railway company, damages.
 City Court. Jury trials in both divisions of the city court this week.
 First Division Docket.
 I. Gingold vs. Alabama Great Southern Railroad company, appeal; T. c. Isbell vs T. IT. Moore Coal company, damag ges; ; Ben Rivers vs. Babel Mining company damages; T. o. Melton vs. B. D. Anguish attachment; Eliza Philips vs. Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power company damages; Henry B. French vs. Jefferson Hosiery Mill, damages; Pearl Malone vs Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company, damages; Christopher Galla- gher, pro ami vs Bijou company, dam ages J. T. Seay vs Smith Hawkins ct al. assumpsit; Alabama National Bank vs. S. H. Soper, assumpsit; Mrs. A. w. Stewart vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages. Second Division Docket
 The following cases are set for trial in the second division of the city court today:
 Dewberry company vs. E. c. Bowman. assumpsit; John Riley vs. Tutwiler Coal. Coke and Iron company, damages; J. NJ. Gillespie, administrator, vs. James Giles pie, detinue Carl Luster, pro ami vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, damages; A. w. Hayes vs. An nie Mae Martin, ejectment; Laura Mar tin vs. c. A. Brown, appeal; Frank Sharp vs Birmingham Railway, Light and Pow CT company. damages; S. A. Wood ct al. vs. West Pratt Coal company, damages; E. D. Schram vs. w. T. Terry ct al, assumpsit; Seed & Beach vs. John II. Wulburn. assumpsit; Underwriters Real Estate and Rental company vs. Louis Walton, assumpsit.
 Criminal Court.
 In the first division of the criminal court Judge Dan A. Greene will call the non-capital felony docket today.
 Tn the federal court today the following cases are set for trial before Judge Thomas G. Jones and jury:
 Ross Crews vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company; D. j. Moore vs. Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad com pany; William w. Echols vs. Southern Railway company; Alice Quinn, adminis- tratrix, vs. Southern Railway company; Thomas Crumley vs. Southern Railway company; Joseph Rogers vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
Life Insurance UnderWriters

w. H. Stewart, general agent of thS Metropolitan Life Insurance company will leave for St. Louis this morning where he goes to attend the annual con vention of the National Association oi Life underYriters. MT. Stewart Is sent as delegate from the Birmingham branch of the national organization. The ses- sIons In St Louis will continue through October 23, 24 and 25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
FAMOUS PASSION PLAY.
MT. Hamrick Announces It for Marvel
 Theatre This Week.

MT. J. N. Hamrick announces that the world renowned picture. "The Passion Play" will be presented at the Marvel theatre, Twentieth street. between Third and Fourth avenues, this week. The his- toric interest that surrounds the passion play that mysterious ceremony that originated at Ober-Ambergau, Bavaria, in the sixteenth century, and was held every ten years will be sure to attract large attendance at the Marvel theatre. The film is 2045 feet long, the longest ever made. Nothing to equal this picture has ever been shown in Birmingham. %ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
SUNDAY CONCERT.
kopp's Band Rendered a Programme
 at State Fair Grounds.

About 800 people attended the concert given yesterday afternoon at the fair grounds by Kopp's band. The programme was considered one of the best that the band has rendered during its stay in Bir- mingham, and 1t was applauded liberally throughout
 Nearly all the reserve seats were occu- pied, a large majority of the boxes were full, and many people were seated in the general admission portion of the stand.
 Kopp's band played afternoon and even ing during the State Fair, and proved to be a popular feature of the fair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22

occupy and the purpose God had in put ting him in it. It is the supremest folly to find the design of God In the heavens and the earth, and then bear man out. The French have a proverb, Keep the animal on top" and there is much wis., dom in it, for if the animal gets entirely under, your nerve hits everything you touch and you become unfit for every work Yet the animal must not be all. You are here for a purpose and you fit in the place you were made for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
Mabel Montgomery in "Zaza."

''zaza" is the piece in which Miss Mabel Montgomery will appear at the Jefferson theatre Wednesday afternoon and night
 In it's original French It was the work of Pierre Berton. The English version is more than a fine translation, and proved to be the most artistic hit of Mrs. Les- lie Carter's career. It is said to be an adaptation involving much originality, as we'll as nice discrimination between the tastes of French and American audiences.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
At the Gayety.

"Bon Tons,' musical extravaganza booked as being 1865 days ahead of the others" will be the attraction at the New Gayety theatre this week. The en- eagement commences with a matinee this afternoon and there will be performance every afternoon and night during the week.
 It is said to be true of the "Six Dar- Hngs," or the Monte Carlo Girls" with this organization that they are about the best dancing sextette in the United States.
 This is ocly one of the acts on the vaudeville bill, there being five others. One of these is Miss Frances Clair, a woman said to be striking looking and the possesor of rich contralto voice. Browning and Bentley, pair of Hebrew story tellers and parodists; Trainor and Dale, in an Irish sketch; Pierson and Opp, Dutch comedians, and Young Broth CTS, comedy acrobats, are the other teams on the vaudeville bill
 The performances will open and close with musical extravaganzas.
 special price of 15 cents for all re- served seats is made for women and children at the matinees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
IYCEUM ENTERTAINMENT Vocal and Instrumental Music by Cele
 brated Artists.

The Linde Concert company will render a choice musical programme at the Ly- ceum entertainment this evening at 8 o'clock in the High school auditorium.
 Great interest is felt among lovers of good music at the prospect of nearing Madame Rosa Linde, who is considered one of the finest contraltos that has vis- ited this city in long time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
carmeIlna ig at Havana.

Havana, October 21.-The cattle ship Carmelna. on which Senor Slveira, the Cuban banker, fled a few weeks ago. re- turned here tonight. No communication with the vessel will be permitted until tomorrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION.
Special Meeting Will Be Held in City
 Hall This Morning.

will hold a special meeting in the c,ty hall this morning at o'clock.
 The purpose of the meeting Is to make arrangements to attend the funeral Of the late Dr. M. N. Due, who died on Sat urday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
"The Little Duchess"

Instead of the one or two comedians usually found in the ordinary musical show, "The Little Duchess which comes to the Jefferson theatre Thursday after noon and night, has six decided comedy roles. The star Countess Olga von Hatz- feldt, the charming comedienne, is the chief of the laugh-producers, and she is ably assisted in the fun-malxing by Rob- ert Lott, Irving Brooks, Harry Carter George F. Moore and Madeline Cook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
"n Old Kentucky,"

Tn Old Kentucky" play that is known to all theatre-goers, will begin weeks engagement at the Bijou theatre tonight While there is very little that Tn Old Kentucky yet the fact that the play is again coming clearly demonstrates the hold this drama has on the hearts of playgoers. It has been presented now for over thirteen years and it draws the masses just the same as it did in the heyday of its youth. This seasons com pany is said to be in many respects the best of them all. A new and captivating actress, Miss Marie Quinn, will play Madge. The pickaninnies will be strong ly in evidence, as usual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October 21.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy Monday; Tuesday rain and colder; fresh north winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
Notice.

Members of Magnolia Lodge, No. 12l, I. o. o. F., are requested to attend the funeral of pr. M. N. Due. Funeral ser vices at residence, Tenth avenue and Twenty-frst street, south, Il a. m.
 NOBLE GRAND c. w. PARRISH.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
At the Majestic.

The new array of attractions. which be- gin their engagement today at the Ma jestic seem to maintain the policy of the management. to constantly surprise the great vaudeville following in Birmingham. The bill is headed by Cunning, "The Jail Breaker" Bimm- -Bomm-Brrr is an inn ported musical novelty which is musical sensation of the season. Pero and Will son will offer another novelty In their daring series of Japanese manipulations and hair-breadth barrel tuning. Harry Antrim and Yetta Peters bring forward still another novelty in a melange of clever things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
ATLANTA AID RETURN

Seaboard will sell round trip tickets Oct. 19, 20, 21 and %, at $5.25, good return Oct. 30th, and can be extended to Nov. 18th. Two trains leaving 6::35 a. m., 2::25 p. m. Cafe cars on morning train and buffet on afternoon train. Use the smooth and easy way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
TWO WEEKS REMAIN
 BEFORE ELECTION Prominent Campaigners Are Placed In the Field, B. B. C0MER WILL SPEAK Contest for Office of Sheriff of Jeffer- son county Is Attracting At
 tentlon All Over the
 State.
B. B. COMER WILL SPEAK

Two weeks remain between now and the
 general election in Alabama, and they
 promise to be busy weeks in several sec l tions of the state, especially In Jefferson | county The state democratic campaign l committee, with headquarters at Mont romery, in charge of J. Craig Smith, is 1 conducting a general campaign over the state, paying particular attention to coun- ties where strong opposition has devel- I oped.
 Prominent speakers are being sent into the field wherever they are needed, and where local campaign managers have re-
 auested that they be sent. Among the
 counties where special campaign work is
 being done is Shelby, Chiffon, Chambers,
 Etowah, Cullman and Winston. 1 The democratic nominees for state of
 fees are lending all the assistance pos
 sible in the local campaigns, and will
 make many speeches during the next two
 weeks.
 l B. B. Conner has accepted invitations
 to speak at a number of places in the
 state during this and next week. He will
 make two speeches in Shelby county. four
 in Chiffon, one in Talladega and possibly
 one or two in Cullman county. 1 The state campaign committee will also send speakers into Jefferson county to assist the county democratic campaign committee in the contest for sheriff. The nominating committee of the repub l lican party voted not to put a ticket in
 the field for county offices some days ago and this leaves the field clear to Judge Stiles and Colonel Hlgdon. There Is much l speculation as to where the republican and independent vote will go but it seems | to be the general opinion that it will be be pretty well divided between the two
 candidates, neither having a monopoly of this vote.
 The republicans have full state ticket and have opened campaign headquarters
 in Birmingham with J. Clyde Mllar as manager.
 The ticket was nominated in mass
 convention of republicans held in Bir-
 mingham in September. The ticket Is said to be a strong one, and rigorous cam paign will be conducted. It is said that
 some of the democratic nominees will pc challenged to joint debate and if it is
 accepted some interesting campaigning
 may be expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-22
Best Preparation.

Aou are neTe TUT u pulposS anu SOu IL in the place you were made for.
 Best Preparation.
 Men are best prepared for heaven when they best do what God put them on the earth to accomplish. The old monk who chained himself and beat himself to be good left damnable teaching to the world. And the man who said run away from the world if you would be good. did worse. If you will be good, be good under the open skies and in contact with men, for all other goodness is badness. Every man who opens a window in na- ture and lets in light is a builder of faith In natures God. Therefore, never fear that knowledge of Gods ways will destroy the faith of Gods children. The more you know of a wise mans ways the wiser he appears to you; the more we know of Gods works the more we will bless His name
 That, then, is a knowledge of God that one cannot have in the flesh. All right thinking people understand. Our occupa- ton in the hereafter is serving God and learning of Him. A. Kempls when a mere lad responded to the question, What will he do in heaven ?'-'His servants shall serve him." If God could reveal Himself perfectly here, there would be no need of the hereafter.
 What Concerns Us.
 What should concern us is. what are we doing and where are we going? Let no one be deceived. God has left evidence of Himself that even a fool may find. Yet, there are hundreds of young men and women in boarding houses and homes, and for that. old men and women, too, in this city. who think they have gotten rid of the responsibility because they can ask questions about God hard to answer. The reasons for the existence of God are all about you. Look and see.
 What an Earnest Soul Says.
 Take an earnest soul like Amlel and hear what he says:
 "I hear the drop of my life falling dis tinctly one by one into the devouring abyss of eternity l feel my days flying before the pursuit of death, All that re- mains to me of weeks, or months, or years, in which l may drink in the light of the sun, seems to me no more than h single night. a summer night, which scarcely counts, because 1t will so soon be at an end.
 "Death Silence Eternity, What mys- teries What names of terror to the being who longs for happiness, immortality, perfection, Where shall I be tomorrow in a little while-when the breath of life has forsaken me? Where will those be whom I love? Wither are we all going? The eternal problems rise before us in their implacable solemnity. mystery on all sides And faith the only star in this darkness and uncertainty
 No matter! So long as the world is the work of eternal goodness, and so long as conscience has not deceived us. To give happiness and to do good, there Is our only law, our anchor of salvation. our beacon light our reason for existing. All religions may crumble away, so long as this survives we have still an ideal and life is worth living.
 Nothing can lessen the dignity and value of humanity so long as the religion of love, of unselfshness and devotion en- dures; and none can destroy the altars this faith for us, so long as we feel ourselves still capable of love"