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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
WILLIAM SNOW is DEAD.
Was at One Time City Editor Of the
Hot Blast.

Admission, March Especial )-william
d. Snow died this morning about 2
clock at the residence of his niece,
Mrs. Mary Privett, in oxford, after an
illness of several months Mrs. Snow 8
death occurred on the anniversary of
his BIRTH he being 81 years old today.
He was born in Jacksonville March 5.
1850. From thence he went to Selma and
while still a young man, came to Oxford,
where he resided many years.
In August 1885. he married Miss Leila
Allen, a daughter of the late l.. l.. Allen.
or the four children born of this union
only one survives. Miss Sue Snow
Back in the sos Mr.. Snow was re-
porter and later was city editor of the
Admission Hot Blast. He made q number
of contributions of poetry to magazines
and periodicals. For year or two past
Mr. Snow and family have resided at
Maplesville. AT the time of i. l.. Allen S
death Mr.. and Mrs. Snow came to Ok
ford. Mr.. Shows health had been falling
for some time, grew worse. and his de-
mise was not unexpected.
The funeral will occur tomorrow with
interment at oxford cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
At the Bijou.

the Bi1ou theatre this week In THE Girl
and the Gambler" Is quite a favorite
in Birmingham. She is a coincidence of
refined methods who shows to advantage
in light comedy scenes. In her present
play Miss Bndley is afforded many ap-
portunities for the display of her talents
She does some herolcs that win applause
from the gallery, takes part in several de-
lightful love scenes and sings a number
of pretty songs. Her supporting company
is fair The play Is unusually well mount
ed for popular priced attraction and
the performance as a whole Is one that
will please all classes of theatregoer5.
The usual performance will be given to-
night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06

In bringing the Dandy Dixie Ministries
10 the Jefferson theatre Friday afternoon
and night for two performances, Messrs
voelckel and Nolan offer what is
claimed to be the most expensive, colos-
sal and unparalleled aggregation of col
ored players ever organized. There are
said to be more clever comedians, master
musicians, dandy dancers and sweet sing
ers than in any other company, while the
olio features of ten big speciality acts
the gorgeous, grand first part in the
Royal Palm Grotto and an original and
excruciating funny finale, "A Fowl Deed, y
conspire to afford minstrel patrons an
evening of solid enjoyment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
POLICEMEN DREAM
ABOUT THE FUTURE
See Birmingham, With loo
Many Policemen
WOULD CUT OFF 1000
Present Force Numbers Exactly Sc,
But Wier Hopes to Have 100 or
1875 Before Many Months
Elapse.
WOULD CUT OFF 1000

'While the hot shots are being poured
into us" say all the policemen who have
bees in public gaze so much of late, 1--WE
too, have a little fault-finding of our
own to do.
"Of course you know that there are
so many of us, that when so rudely criti-
cised we do not take it personally. In
fact, you know, the city is more crowd
ed with policemen than with gamblers.
Indeed we are so numerous, that there
is hardly room enough for anybody else.
1--WE could easily patrol New York, and
our genial chief would have very little
trouble in placing a blue coat on every
c.-Aer in London. Birmingham is such
a little place
1.-THE present force is large enough to
take Montgomery by storm. Should every
negro in the whole district rise up in a
race riot, they would be abolished from
the face of the earth, In the twinklng
of an eye
Really now, we believe Ireland is de-
populated, for who can be in the land
of the orange and green If every Irish
man is on the Birmingham police force?
NJ boy. we number legions.
Come now, consider the matter. Don t
YOU think the present police force ought
TO DE cut down? The pay roll is so enor-
nous, the supply of blue broadcloth is
running out, and we are wearing the
ver.- sidewalks to a fragile by our con-
tinual patrolling.
Suppose you suggest to Mayor Ward,
should he become chairman of the police
commission, that he diminish the force
by about 1000 How many would that
leave? Far more than enough to keep
order in Birmingham"
At this point the band strikes up, the
blus coats march off the stage in single
file. and the minstrel show IS over.
About Half Enough.
The moral of the comedy is that Bir-
mingham has but fifty-eight policemen,
and that, according to Chief Wier, and
I'll the Captains this number is not more
than half sufficient. There is only one
rlan south of Avenue +, not one north
of Sixth avenue, not one west of Four
'teenth street.
Even in the business section, although
the force is distributed to the greatest
advantage, the ground is not half COW
ere. The residence portions have no pro-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
TELLS EASTERNERS
NEGRO CAN'T LEARN
PhilanthropIsts With Jackson, Miss,
Delegation Visit Tougaoo Unlver-
slty-Dr. Hutton Talks Plainly.

Jackson, Miss, March 5-fSpecial)-
Quite a large party of fasteners passed
through Jackson yesterday en- route to
Tougaloo university one of the largest
negro schools in the SOUTH which is main
tanned by capital from the east. The
party was Joined here by several promi-
nent Jacksontes newspaper men and
others, who spent the day at Tougaloo.
! A number of speeches were made. The
Rev. Hutton, pastor of the First Presby-
terrain church here, threw a firebrand
worth mentioning into the midst of the
visitors.
DR.. Hutton told the audience that he
was going to tell them the truth, and
that was that he did not believe In trying
to educate the negro except as to his heart
and his hands, being convinced from long
and careful study of the subject that It
was useless waste of time and money. Tho
other speakers were e. l.. Bellenger os
Jackson, President Woodruff of the col,
lege, DR.. Hart of Salem, Mass, and
others.
The pupils OF the university had ar
ranged an interesting programme. The
Fasteners present were Mr.. and Mrs. C..
Henry Whtcomb, the Rev. A. McCullagh.
Mrs. A. McCullagh, Worcester, Mass: the
Rev. l.. Pratt, the Rev. J.. l.. Went, Nor
wish, Conn; the Rev. Dewitt Clark. Sa-
lem, Mass; the Rev. Frank Fitch, w. Fl.
Crosby, Buffalo, N Y; the Rev j. w.
Cooper, Mr.. w. II. Hubbard. Miss ID. Il.
Emmerson, New York City; the Rev j.
w. Bixler, Alfred Colt, New London.
Conn.,. Mrs. e. b. Monroe, Tarrytown,
n. Y; the Rev. A. j. Lord, w. II, V.
Catlin, Meriden, Gem; the Rev. o. II.
Bronson, Simsburs, Conn; Mrs. William
Kineaid, Brooklyn, N. Y; Samuel Ward
and Mrs Ward, Miss Ward, Woodbury.:
Miss Annie Bridgeman. Boston Mass
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
7. B. ASWELL ACCEP rs
CHANCELLORSHIP
Supe rintendent Of Public Schools Is
Selected for Head of the Uni
versity of Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss. March 5.-(Special)--
Prof. ]. b. Asweil superintendent of the
public schools of Louisiana, who was on
Saturday last elected chancellor Of the
University of Mississippi. has accepted the
place, and will begin his term as soon as
mis- successor has been named and has
qualified.
In discussing the selection of Professor
Aswell. Superintendent Whitfield of Mis-
sssippi said
II think the board Of trustees acted
wisely Professor Aswell Ia In every way
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
"The Man on the Box"

Max Figman Will make his stellar debut
today, matinee and night, at the Jefferson
theatre in THE Man on the Box the
brilliant comedy success that kept New
over three hundred nights, and is the
most enjoyable bit of stage literature that
has been conceived since the days OF the
Augustin DAILY comedies. il was adapted
by Grace Livingston Furniss from Harold
McGrath's book of the same name, and
promises to eclipse the latter in point of
popularity. Max Figman has earned his
spurs as an actor, and is more than quail
flied to become a lasting star.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
"If ! Were kinu."

In his great romance of IF | Were
King which comes to the Jefferson
theatre tomorrow, matinee and night, for
two performances, with Lester Lonergan in
the stellar part, McCarty has managed to
infuse a great amount Of up-to-date phi
losophy In dealing with economies and
political questions he might be writing of
affairs that at the present time agitate
,ur own country. Modern politicians might
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06

lection whatever, except what they can
get from a call officer, who goes out from
headquarters when summoned by tele-
phone.
Chief Wier is of the opinion that he
could get along very well with 100 or 125
policemen, and he is very anxious to get
the additional men. lie has made sew
eral applications and hopes they will go
through.
There is a general opinion around head
quarters, that should Mayor Ward gain
control of the commission one of the first
steps which he will take will be a weed
ing out of the old force, and material
increase in the numbers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06

urday night The coming of this and other
Shubert attractions to the city is being
hailed with delight When prince Chap
is presented new stage slavery will be
seen.
The character is called Fuckers, a maid
of all work about the studio In the
prince Chap" and Mary Keogh, who
plays the role here, from all accounts
makes the character stand out, although
the author intended that 1t should be
quite incidental to the movement of the
niece
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
be Yankee Consul

One OF the most attractive offerings of
the present theatrical season will be the
engagement of that successful comic
opera, THE Yankee Consul" which comes
to the Jefferson theatre Saturday after
noon and night. The fame of this remark
able offering has preceded 1t, and theatre
goers will be enabled to witness the splen-
did production, which has created fu-
rore in New York. Chicago, Boston, Phil
adelphia and San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
,NeM eayety.

Rice and Bartons company at the New
Gayety theatre this week is one that
creates no end of laughter. Charles Bar
ton and Bert Baker are clever comedians,
and the two create most of the fun, as
sisted by some score of others.
There is a strong oio of vaudeville
acts, some pretty and shapely girls, effec-
tive costumes and stage settings, and
pleasing dances.
Comedy, however, is the chief attraction
this week and the performance is very
laughable from start to finish. There are
two performances daily at the Gayety,
one every afternoon and one every even
ing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
George w. Lee Dies.

Eufaula, March Especial -George w.
Lee. prominent citizen of Louisville,
died at his home last night. Deceased
has been identified with the mercantile
interest of this city nearly all of his life
and was widely known in business cir
ces He was close to 90 years old, and
is survived by his wife and several broth
ers. among whom is X. NJ. Lee, member
of the present legislature. He was an
estimablc Christian man and esteemed
By hosts OF friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
HEADACHES, NERVOUSNESS
DIZZINESS

and many similar ailments are caused
from weak or defective eyes. and can
be cured with glasses scientifically fit-
ted. F.. V. Schultz. Eye Specialist. can
cure you OF these ailments when all
other remedies fail to give relief. Elk
elusive optical Place, Ground Floor
City Hall Building.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
French Cruiser Leaves New Orleans.

New Orleans, March 5.-The first class
French cruiser Kleber sailed today foi
West Indian waters. The Kleber is to
be one of the vessels representing France
at the jamestown exposition.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
"Prince Chap"

All theatregoers Of the city are anxious
ly awaiting the coming of Cyril Scott
in the prince Chap" which will be the
attraction at the Majestic theatre Sat
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06

qualified for the place. He Is an organizer
and executive officer of rare ability. and
in the educational work of Louisiana has
displayed a generalship that has been of
nestimable value In building up the pub
lie school system OF that state"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-03-06
"Dandy Dixie Minstrels."

learn much from this play. 1t must be
seen to be understood.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
NOT AL a COMPLIMENT.
XIfss Pride In Husband's success
Had . Tings Of Regret.

The doctor and his wife had lived 70
ether four years. She was WIDOW
.hen he met her. He was q physician
Il note. Their life together was nap.
~ one and no quibbling had entered
the home to set bad example for
their hopeful. But the wife had .
reputation as a wit. Her witticisims
md little sarcastic remarks were
vnnwn far and wide. Her friends had
III hoard of them They had all felt
the sting OF them. The physician nao
been working with a hard case. ne
had spent day and night at the nome
OF his patient and had won the fignt
for life. And he was accordingly well
satisfied with himself. On his arriva!
home one evening he turned TO MS
wife. saying: You see. WHEY dear!
I have pulled my patient through. ne
is now well on the road to recovery
Yes. hubby, dear" returned the wire.
But you are such perfect master OF
yonr profession. You are so success
ful. All, ! wish that l had met you
Ave years sooner than l did. Then
ny poor. dear Billy would never nave
led
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
Every Man His Own Doctor.

The average man cannot afford to
employ physician for every slight
ailment or injury that may occur in
his family, nor can he afford to neglect
them, as so slight an injury as the
scratch of pin has been known to
cause the loss OF a limb. Hen :e every
must from necessity be his own doctor
for this class of ailments. Success
often depends upon prompt treatment
which can only be had when suitable
medicines are kept at hand. hamber.
lain's Remedies have been in the mar
ket for many years and enjoy a good
reputation.
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel COM
plants.
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for
coughs, colds, Group and whooping
cough.
Chamberlain Pain Balm Ian antisep-
tic linimepO for cuts, bruises, burns,
sprins. swellings, lame back and rheu-
matte pains.
Chamberlain's Stomach and liver
Tablets for constipation, biliousness
and stomach troubles.
Chamberlain Salve TO diseases Of the
skin.
One bottle Of each of these five prep
arations costs but Sl.25. For sale by
all druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
SALT GILLIAN or LONG AGO.
was Distinctive Mark 81 Caste In the
Middle Ages.

This il medieval salt CELLAR said
the antiquary. 1T 10 huge. Il is shaped
like 4 castle. it Is solid silver and the
orice--but what Is the use telling the
price to you? Very magnificent. en-!
In the middle age, yon know. the SAT-
cellar was the principal table orna-
ment. Guests sat above or below the
aalt as they were prominent or the
reverse. Where do you think you'd
have sat, Ell? Queer table manners
they had In those days. The fastidlous
had individual knives. forks ana
spoons. but the common people ate
with their fingers You helped your
self from the general dish with your
own spoon IL you had one. but II you
were very, very fastidious you licked
the spoon clean first. The food was
queer--rich rank food--swans, herons,
porpoises, garlic, verjuce, sanron.
There was mead and wine In floods
and ushers stood about whose duty
It was TO lead to convenient couches
such guests as had dined too well.
These ushers, being overworked, were
continually striking for more pay me
hours were queer, too. Breakfast
dawn; dinner, ten o'clock; supper, four
O'Clock in the afternoon
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
SECRET ORDERS.

North Star Lodge. No. 2. A. F. Il A. M.-Meeu
First Thursday In each month at Masonic
Hall-North. west corner OF Tenth ana Center
streets John L. Thompson, w. NJ; a. b.
Jacobs, secretary.
King Solomon Commandery, No. 6:-Mees
Second and Fourth Thursday In each month
at Masonic hall. e. T. Banks, E. G.; j. b,
Nixon, Recorder.
Naomi Court No. Sheets Second Mondayl
In each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. L. W.
Denny, Matron; Mrs. J. II. Shepard, 6ecfs
tary.
Mt Olive Court. No. 4-Heets the First
OF eacn month ct Masonic hall. Mrs.
Wiiburn, matron; Mrs. Georgia Aidg
secretary. TX "a 5ss M ass
charity Lodge, No. 7lss, q. Q. .. q o. FL
Meets First, Second and Third Tuesday each
month at Odd Fellows hall on West SIKH
and Walnut streets. J. w. Heath, n g.; !
M. Jones, P. s.
Grand Masters Council Of @. U. 0. OF O. F. No
g g: oa 8. Dennis boFF'S' " - :. w. As''
q. n. of R., No. $50 OF G. o. o. OF o. Con
| venes the second Thursday at s:3o and
! fourth Thursday at s O'Clock each month
Mrs. Mary Blakey, M N. 9. Mrs. Kite
arley, W.R. a.s'
Attic Tabernacle No. Meets first and third
Thursday in each month, at the Odd Fellows
Hall Sixth and Walnut streets. Mrs. Neele
Davis, P; Mrs Lizzie Bush, G. r.; Mis-
Hettie Weldon, Assistant @, Il.
Iowa Capital Fountain No. 1898 Of the United
Order OF True Reformers meets at Odd Fel.
lows hall, cor Of Sixth and Walnut streeI,
on the second and fourth Fridays OF eaca
month at 8 p. m. 8. Joe Brown, worm!
Master; Francis Walker Worthy sec
North Star Lodge No. 8, knights Of PythiasI-,
j.. Meets every Monday night corner OF Ska
and Walnut streets. Regular work nights.
| second and fourth Mondays y. A: Johnson.
c. il. W. Robinson. K Of r. and 5.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
CLEVER TRICK OF THIEVES.
Use Offensive Odor OF Onions to A'o
in Shoplifting.

Incredible as 1t may SEEM SAID
I.ecoq. the detective. there are mum
Der of shoplifters who steal by the
agency of. the onion. These aband'
oned men. before setting out upon
thei. contemplated crimes, eat OF raw
onions abundantly. Then they stroll
into the silversmith's or the haoer'
dasher's or the jewelers. that they pro-
pose to rob. Show ME those large
solitaires surrounded with pigeon-blooo
yubies, please says the jeweler thlel.
The clerk brings forth the tray OF
gems and, bending over 1t, the th1er
signs with admiration. His face close
to the clerks, he signs again. And the
clerks nostrils culver and he turns
away his head. The inspection OF dla'
monds continues for some minutes.
Throughout it the thief keeps breath
ing hard, the clerk keeps turning his
head away and hence it Is no wonder
at the days end that couple OF COST
ly rings are missing"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
MOLINE cLEANiNos.

Sunday evening At the st PsuFs A.
". Il. church . large crowd enjoyed
three grand lectures, which were pre-
scented by Rev. $ b. Wslkup OF this
city, Professor Furr from Mississippi
and Professor Thompson OF Des Moin-
es, Iowa.
Mrs. Wood aud two sons Of Palmyra,
Missouri are visiting friends OF this
city,
Walter Linzie OF Rock Island spent q
very plea san: afternoon here Saturday.
The Mite Missionary Society met
with the President Mrs. Louis b. Tar.
yer Saturday.
Misses Daisy and Hattie Settles &C.
companied by Mrs. Daily and little son
departed for Palmyra Saturday even.
ing where they expect to visit some
several weeks.
Leroy Warren OF Cedar Rapids spent
three days at the Tarver residence last
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
Extraxanance in Dress.

Very few persons outside Of the
glittering circle of our enormously
rich families, who constitute what is
referred to as 1.-The best society can
understand how any young woman in
this or any other country can spend
upon her wardrobe such vast amounts
of money as are expended by the
daughters Of some of these families.
The history of the world does not
show such reckless extravaganza In
the way Of dress. Nor, for the mat
ter of that, does the history Of the
world show so riotous use of money
as that practiced by our very rich In
their strictly social advertisements.
Happy is the lot of the man or WON.
an who is not tempted to such foolish
indulgences, which take the edge froIa
LIES real joy!
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
TAKING NO MORE CHANCES.
Keepers Had Special Cartridges For
Poor Marksman.

DR.. Seward Webb at dinner at
Shelburne Farms, his great Vermont
estate, said of certain poor marks
man: Visiting his English brother
in-law, he shot the head keeper in the
leg the first morning he tried pheasant
shooting. The man limped away curs'
ing horribly. Next day he had wretch
ed luck, though the wounded head
keeper without malice had assigned
him to fairly good place. Bang,
bang, bang, went his gun every few
seconds, but not a bird fell before 1t.
He was much embarrassed. 1t seemed,
too that at each of his misses the
under keepers smiled at one another
oddly. Finally his cartridges gave out.
He hurried to the nearest keeper and
demanded more. There amt no more,
sir the man answered. No more?
Nonsense. Why, you've got at least
1000 in that box The keeper flushed
and stammered: All, but them amt
for you, sir. They're for another gent.
They've got shot in EN-. sir.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
A Don North KNOWING.

Two years ago a boy IA years old
named Edward Sweeney, living at Op'
elika, Ala, was followed home by
small dog. The animal was bob
tailed and squint-eyed and by no
means good looking, and the boy was
laughed at for having him around.
Within week, however, the dog
brought home a five-dollar bill In his
mouth The next week he brought
silver dollar. Then he brought
pocket knife. and followed that with
a dollar bill. There has hardly been
week in these two years that the dog
has not found something. He makes
1t his business to hunt the streets and
highways, and often travels 4 distance
OF 80 miles. Up to the present date
he has found and brought home $3S
In cash, besides many useful things
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1907-06-21
CLINTON HAPPENINGS.

The weather is intensely hot at this
writing, summer no doubt has made
its appearance at last and will stay for
awhile.
Children's Day exercises appropriate
to the occasion were held Sunday night
at Bethel A M. E. church by the mem
bers of the Sabbath School.
John l.. Thompson arrived in Clinton
Friday evening on his annual collect.
ing tour, he left Saturday for Daven'
port where he will continue to pursue
his duties in the interest Of the By
stander.
Jas. w. Cooper is in Morrison where
he will remain indefinitely.
Mrs M. O. Culberson is at home, at
ter a pleasant visit with her mother in
Chicago
Friends in this city regretted to learn
Of the death of Frank Mitchell well
known and highly respected resident
of Fulton, ILL.,, where he pissed away
at his home on Tuesday morning OF
last week, after an illness of long du
ration. his funeral was hell Thursday
afternoon.
Mrs. Harry Lewis and little son visit
ed for short time last week with the
family of Mr.. and Mrs. p. P. Taylor on
there way to Dubuque where they will
make their future home. Mr.. Lewis
preceded them some weeks ago.
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