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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09

begun by the state to oust Mayor Me-
Glellan and seat William r. Hearst as
mayor. Attorney General Jackson, acting
under orders from the supreme court,
caused raids TO be made early today at
such storage places throughout Greater
New York as were known to his represent
tatives After some delay the greater
number of the boxes We're located, newly
sealed and placed under guard of officers
representing the attorney general 1t was
toward night when a hitch developed
In Manhattan and deputies assigned to
the work reported that many boxes stored
in that burrough could not be located.
Later Commissioners Dooling was found at
office of Corporation Counsel Ellison and
formally served with a copy of Justice
Hendricks order commanding those in
custody of the ballot boxes to deliver the
same to the attorney general.
Mr.. Jackson says that the commission
ers refused to obey the courts order.
which the attorney general added will,
however, have to be respected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09
72 Y. M. |. STUDENTS .
ARE DISMISSED
ESCAPADE CAUSE OF
TROUBLE-ExECUT OF THE
ORDER READ AT PAROLE SUS-
PENDED-cADETs APPEAL.

Lexington, Va, January s.--Seventy-two
members of the third class who took
part in the fireworks escapade Saturday
night at the Virginia Military institute,
were dismissed tonight by a special or
der read at the evening parade, but exc
cution of the order was suspended pend
ing a meeting of the board of visitors
to be held here soon.
The cadets made an a. peal to the
board to be reinstated or take other ac-
tion. The seventy-two students are re-
leased from close arrest and ordered to
attend to all duties, but are confined to
limits of cadets barracks, until the board
takes action.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09
OF PERSIA DIES AND
ROYAL PALACE MOURNS

London, January 9.-The Daily Mails
correspondent at Teheran in a telegram
sent last night at 80 o'clock says:
''The Shah of Persia died this after
noon though no public announcement of
the fact will be made until tomorrow
wednesday,
1T was evident yesterday (Monday) that
the end was rapidly approaching. and
four injections of camphor were employed
to prolong the rulers life, but without
avail. All the states vital functions were
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09

ton and that the responsibility, there
fore, was between the Kensington oper-
ator and Dutrow.
He said when he got to Kensington
the red signal was displayed but the
light then changed to white which gave
him the right to proceed. He testified
that he had proceeded about six miles
when his train was tagged because the
wreck train was ahead in the block. The
engineer, said, however. there was not
much danger OF an accident because he
was running slow He testified that the
conductor of his train told him that Du-
trow said he did not give No. ls a clear
block
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09
PtomaIne Poison Kills Family.

Carlsbad, N M, January SIX. E. Kiser
wife and two children are dead and other
members of the household are thought
to be dying from what Is supposed to be
ptomaine poisoning. The Kisers reside on
a ranch on Toyah Creek, Tex, and the
entire community is said to be suffering
from the same kind of poisoning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09
Lees Anniversary In Mexico City.

City of Mexico, January Sat a largely
attended meeting of the Father Ryan
chapter of the Daughters of the confed-
eracy today programme was mapped out
and final arrangements made for the cele-
bration in Mexico City of the one hum
dredth anniversary of the birth of Robert
E. Lee. The celebration will be held on
the night of January 10.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09
Bryce Gets Here February "a.

London. January S.-James Bryce. the
new British ambassador to the United
States, has now definitely arranged to
reach Washington February "a. thus per-
mitting him to pass a few days at the
capital before Congress adjourns. He has
not yet booked his passage. as several
lines are contending for the honor Of
carrying the ambassador. Mrs. Bryce is
holding her closing receptions previous to
eloing up her residence on Portland Place.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09

suspended today. and at o'clock this
afternoon the heir apparent and the min
listers were summoned. The women of the
palace also began preparations for mourn
ing.
Soon after sunset the doors of the
harem were closed This was the sign
that all was over.
'"rhe news of the Shahs death reached
the foreign ministers late this evening.
but the public is still unaware of his
majestys end.
THE streets are deserted and the city
is In darkness"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09
South Carolina Legislature.

Columbia, s. c., January s.-The South
Carolina legislature convened today. Rich
ard s. whateley of Charleston county
was elected speaker of the house. Gov
ernor Hayward sent his annual message
which was read. Governor Nj. +.
Ansel will be inaugurated January i5. At
which time all the state house officials
will assume the duties of their offices.
Senator c. l.. Blease was elected prsa-
dent, pro tenn, OF the senate.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09
French Champion Wins.

New York, January S.-Ferdlnand Gar
cine tennis champion Of France, defeated
John White, the English professional,
from the Duke Of Fifes court by two
sets to one In the professional court ten
mis- tournament today at the Racquet and
TENNIS cleb.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09
Rankhead Introduces Bill.

Washington, January S.-(Special)-
Representative Bankhead today intro
duced a bill permitting the erection of
dams across the Black Warrior at Squaw
Shoals by the Squaw Shoals Power COM
panV
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-09
Transport Soldiers Free.

Montgomery. January S.--tSpeeial.)-T
Atlantic Coast Line has agreed to bring
soldiers to the Inauguration OF the COVER
nor free Of cost. -.
The Jewish outlook., 1907-10-11
The Inconsistency of Judaism
in Germany

ways or REFORM JuualS1ll IN GcfnlanN.
the cradle of the movement.
In some temples they have prayer
books in which the prayers for IA res
tora,ion of the Jewish state and nation.
of the saccrdOtal and sacrificial cult in
the temple at Jerusalem are abolished
on the Sabbath, and the three pilgrim
age festivals (ShdlOsh Regdlim), while
they have to be recited on Rosh Ha-
shana and Yom Kuppur. This is per-
haps done because of the ''Jamim Nor
aim, i. e., days of fear and dread;
they are afraid to be consistent Re-
formers. In some temples the organ is
played only at weddings and Friday
evenings, not, however, on Sabbath and
Yom Tov in the mornings. In some tenn
pies the Talith is only worn by the rab-
bis and cantors, in others by the whole
congregation, as is the ease in the great
synagogues of the great congregation of
Berlin, where once such powerful lead
ers of Reform, like Geiger and Hold
helm held the fort. OF course the jew
ish Berlin of today is different from the
Jewish Berlin of 1860 and even 1870.
when we studied there. Then the ma
jority of the Berlin Jewish community
were men, born and raised in Berlin
fully imbued with the spirit of Israel
jacobson. Leopold Zunz. Stern. Bern
stein, Schneider. Lebrecht Kirch-
stein, HorwitZ, and large number of
other leaders of liberal Jewish thought.
Today not one of these men is alive.
and Berlin of today, so far as Judaism is
concerned. is in almost the same condi-
tion as is New York What we mean is
this: The influx of Jews to Berlin
came mostly from the East, the duchy
of Posen, East and West Prussia, and
Russia. AS like causes produce every
where like effects we find in Jewish Ber-
lin of today eighty per cent. either out
and out atheists, agnostics and at best
utterly indifferent to Judaism the whole
year, and attending the synagogue on
Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur. The
other twenty per cent. are, TO say the
least, not enthusiastic for Reform Juda-
ism, while of this number quite a per-
centage belong to that ''Kieine dber
mdechtige Pdytci of fanatic or ortho-
doXy once presided over by our teacher
DR.. Israel IIildesheimer. This party is
more alive, determined, energetic and
noisy than all the other Jewish parties
combined, and is, moreover, not choice
in the means employed to fight Reform
One of its weapons, for instance, which
is only too often efficaciOus with weak
kneed and vacillating people is this:
They always cry that so long as anti
So,nifiSm iS ra,onouf and tho lou,
The Jewish outlook., 1907-10-11

which is naturally ''distmber Of
peace"
The natural result of such lack of man
hood and devotion to principle and con
viction is, that while, perhaps, not more
than five per cent. of Berlin party is
orthodox, the official administration of
the most prominent and influential
Jewish congregation of Germany is ac-
tually afraid of the handful of hyper
orthodox 'Schreier," and caters more to
them than to the ninety five per cent. of
un-orthodoX Jews composing the stu
pendously large membership of the Ber-
lin Jewish congregation. 1t would lead
us too far to enter into details. But as
"nnum pro mmtis." we mention the
following fact. which will suffice to show
which way the wind blows and which
at the same time will fully bear out our
assertions. In 1871 the Synod of Augs-
burg unanimously resolved that for re-
ligious and charitable purposes. riding
Sabbaths and holidays is permitted, and
i'll II carriage, street-car. railroad. and
the then Berlin Jewish congregation
passed resolutions to abide by the ac-
ton taken by that Synod; yet what is
the state Of affairs in Berlin of today. a
city of two million inhabitants' While
and this. too. is also characteristic
the position of ''Ober Rabbiner"
(chief-rabbi) made vacant through the
death of Abraham Gcger in the fall of
1874 is not yet filed, the Berlin Jewish
congregation has engaged about dozen
rabbis or preachers. They preach in ro-
tation in the different synagogues of the
various sections of the very large city:
consequently it very often happens that
they have to go ten or more English
miles from their residences to the syna-
gogues in which they hold forth. when
ever their turn comes. They naturally
cannot, as the rabbis of this country do.
rent house within walking distance
of ten temples in all portions of the city
Therefore, these poor preachers are
compelled to ,cdlk in the heat of the
summer and during the cold and snow
of the winter on Sabbath and holidays
to the synagogues. Should they dare to
make use of street-car. cab or rail
road Zone preacher lives in Charlotten-
burg, and has to ,cdlk about nineteen
miles) they would perhaps be dis
charged.
And what has this ridiculous policy
of cowardice and lack of principle-for
the majority of the administration is al
ways composed of men who for their
own persons are out and out Reformer.
not to say hypocrisy and time-serving
effected? Has it in any way, shape,
Il Il.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-31
DOG GIVES BAD BITE.
Dr. Kelley Injured by Animal He Was
 to Kill.

Dr. James Kelley, the veterinary surgeon, met with painful accident a few days ago in which his right hand was severely torn by a dog. The animal that caused the trouble was the pet fox terrier of Charles IT. Loomis, the Chapel street music man, but the dog did not bite in madness, so that the wound is not so dangerous as it otherwise would be-
 The dog has been a great pet in the Loomis family and has been very care fully guarded, but some time ago the animal was hit by an automobile. No serious injury was apparent and the dog seemed to recover fully except that the sense of hearing was entirely lost. A more careful watch than ever was kept to avoid harm to the pet, but a few days ago, it got out into the street where it was run over by a truck. The accident broke the dogs back. Then it was found necessary to kill it, so MT. Loomis sent it to pr, Kelley to be hu- namely disposed of, The animal was in bag and when the doctor put his hand in to draw it out the dog in stinctively snapped his hand, tearing 1t badly.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-31
"Funab baslli."

The first performance of Thomas W. Ryley's new musical production Tuna bashi" will take place at the Hyperion theater in this city on Saturday night, Jan 4, on which occasion New Haven will be graced by one of the largest gatherings ct New York managers and other notables ever seen here. Follow ing the performance here "Funabashi'' goes to the New York Casino for an ex- tended engagement MT Ryley firmly expects that "Funabashi' will prove far more potent than either Flora dora" Or "The Belle of Mayfair" for the production of both of which lie was responsible. Had Secretary of War Taft not have made his Orianta, trips. or had there been nc TApanese war scare. or had there been no Pa cific coast trip for the great fleet oi Pacific coast trip for the great fleet oi warships, perhaps "Funabashi" might never have been written;. for these three intensely interesting current topics, each of which dovetails into tht other in historical interest, gave MT Irving s. Cobb, the author of the book the prime Incentives to weave a stor, of contemporaneou interest and hu
 nor, Collaborating with MT. Cobb Stafford Waters has contributed no les than twenty-six stirring masterful mu sical numbers, among which will bi found several of the "whistly" variety MT Ryley has supplied what is per haps the most able and effective eas ever seen in similar production il this country, embracing as it does tn Misses Alice Fisher, Vera Mlchelena Maud Fulton Margaret Rutledge. ant Messrs. Joseph Miron, William Rock Walter Percival Percy Ames an, Charles Butler ably assisted by chorus aggregating 100 persons, tn feminine contingent of which will b found to include more than the usua quota of beautiful girls. The orchestra for this ocasion will be complete an, large number will be brought her from New York. The sale will begi, on Wednesday, Jan. 1, opening da
 earlier than usual on account of tn large demand for seats and the i'm portance of the engagement.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-31
"Bunco in Arizona {"

The attraction at the New Haven theater Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights this week and at the matinee Saturday will be Lillian Mortimer in her new play, entitled "Bunco in Ari- zona,'
 For wireness, hardness, quickness and intelligence there is no finer beast of burden than a good broncho.
 They are a peculiar character of horse-fesh specially identified with the North American prairie, where im- mense herds roam at will in freedom and away from the domination of man; them with their larlat, it takes great skill, and the toughest kind of horse- rnanship to keep seat on their back !; they will wriggle, fall and jump in the air, landing on all fours, and adopt other vicious means to dismount their rider, and no matter how fine horse man or cross-country rider one may be, their efforts invariably meet with disaster, sometimes serious, and 1t is generally conceded that 1t Is only a true western rancher that knows'their habits and can break or subdue the little broncho.
 Miss Lillian Mortimer, the authoress of 'Bunco in Arizona" who Is also the star of the production, spent as a chilt few years on a western ranch owned | by some relatives and 1t Is due tt these early surroundings that she is so thoroughly familiar with western manners and pastimes.
 During her vacation, this summer sht had one of the finest specimens of the broncho sent from the reservation. ant has been busy all the summer at hel country place breaking the little "De. mon of Horse-flesh" into proper con. duct on tho stage before an audience when appearing with its mistress ir 'Bunco in Arizona
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-31
EWS OF THE LOCAL THEATERS.

cent young girl and a reckless, youth fully impulsive man of the world who becomes so taken with Joys beauty and naive charm as to completely lose sight of right.
 A little later the girl, not knowing that the Duke and her betrayer are one, is taken by the Duchess as prac- tically an adopted daughter. There ensues a cruel awakening to the unfor- tunate girl-and stern retribution-the retribution of an awakened conscience Ito the man.
 But in the end Joy Is shown that the gates of happiness are not utterly closed to her, that there is a way to attain spiritual redemption-and per haps even happiness of a romantic sort as well-through the great power of a pure love.
 The difficult situations are handled by MT. Pollock with rare insight, ex- ceeding delicacy. yet always power and sincerity. Of mawkish sentiment there | is not jot, nor Is there the slightest trace of indelicacy or sensationalism.
 Managers Hunter, Bradford & Reid have staged the play very beautifully and have provided a cast of exception al all-round merit Aubrey Boucicault, Edward R. Mawson, Burke Clarke, Frank c. Bangs, Frank E, Lamb, F Newton Ldndo, Harry McAuliffe, Ade- laide Prince, Josephine Victor, Olive May, Henrietta Vaders and Ida Lewis are included in the company. 1 In Washington, Philadelphia and the other cities visited during the prelimi- nary tour. ''The Secret Orchard" was hailed as ono of the truly great plays of the time-a work of the highest technical merit. of absorbing interest particularly to women play-goers and splendid human document possessing moral purpose of the deepest ethical significance, a verdict New York has just endorsed most cordially
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-31
CAST OF CHARACTERS.

Talbot Wynne, called "Taffy" ............... MT. Mortimer Martini Alexander McAllister, called "The Laird" ........ MT George c. Pearce William Bagot, called Little Billee' .............. Mir Began Hughston Svengali, "out of the mysterious East" "....n..........,. MT. Lee Baker Gecko, Second Violinist at the Gym nase" .......... Mir Robert c. Turner Due de la Rochemartel, called "zou Zou'' ''.........Mr. Fraunie Fraunholz Theodore de la Force, called "Dodor" ..A....... MT. Gordon Mendelssohn Col. Kaw, theatrical manager.
 .................,.,.. MT. Bert Lyon Rev. Thomas Bagot ...................
 ....,......... MT. Thomas Overman Trilby OFarrali, an artists model,
 ......,........... Miss Jane Wheatley Mrs. Bagot, mother of Little Billie"
 ................ Miss Margaret Neville Madame Vinard, concierge.
 ,.................. Miss Fife Darling Angelo, a grizette.. e......................
 ................ Miss Angela McCaull Honorine, a grizette .................
 .................. Miss Darline Taylor
 SYNOPSIS OF SCENERY. Act 1-Studio of three Musketeers of the Brush, latelon a November after noon.
 Act 2-The same, o'clock Christmas
 Eve.
 Act S-Foyer of the Cirque des Bashi-
 bazouks, five years later. Act 4-Apartments in the Hotel Bris-
 tol, Paris.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-31
NEW HAVEN.
-Four Corners of the Earth" Scores
 Big HIt.


 "The Four Corners of the Earth" one of the greatest melodrama suc- cesses of the season, scored big hit on it's opening performance at the New Haven theater last evening. It was played before very large crowd, con sidering the prevailing disagreeable weather. Catchy musical acts and many bits of bright comedy serve as relief to the more serious portion of the play, which are marked by thrill ing scenes and very strong acting. Over fourteen massive scenic mountings are presented and the plot takes the audi ence for a trip, exciting, lengthy and interesting.
 The acting company is especially en- gagged with view in their splendid fit ness of characters for the particular line of personages for which they are cast. William Santschi as Jack Nor ton of the Big Bar "B" ranch, a some what bashful but fearless youth. pass ing through all kinds of torture in his travels in the four corners of the earth, exhibits wonderful will power after being horribly maltreated by Ed, Hilliard. a renegade of the west, over comes seemingly irresistible obstacles and gets revenge and wife in the beautiful Grace Holbrook. Grace is the daughter of the wealthy Milton : Holbrook, Wall street banker. She won the hearts of the sympathetic au dience, both by her never laxing noble feats for her lover and by her strong acting. The quartet of sailor boys and cowboys Is a splendid feature The Girls of the Japanese Temple and those of the Golden West exhibit that tint of rare beauty which is seldom seen on the stage.
 The performance will be continued tonight and tomorrow night. There will be a holiday matinee New Years, tomorrow afternoon.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-31
 DANCING AT ARMORY.
Machine Gun Battery Has Provided Good Entertainment This Week.


 Good Entertainment This Week.
 One of the attractions of the week Is the bazaar at the armory under the management of the members of the machine gun battery at whose head is Lieutenant Robert z Moreley.
 Tonight is the masquerade when valuable prizes will be awarded. Ten dollars in gold goes to the best group of six or more. There will be a gold prize of five dollars for the best lady costume and another for the gentle man whose costume best representa- the chars ets he seeks to portray. To insure fairness, ladies will judge the costumes of their sex.
 Holts orchestra of ten pieces is hav- ing many nice things said of it. It will make special effort to please at the matinee on New Years day and in the evening as well, when the pop ular price of 15 cents will prevail, as is the customary charge of the pla- l toon,
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-31
BIJoU
"Trilby" Most Popular of Any Play
 Yet Produced by Stock Company.


 Trilby made her debut at the Bijou last night and will appear before the large audiences assured by the advance sale of seats at four matinees and ev- cry evening during the remainder Of the week.
 Each role assumed by Miss Jane Wheatley, the leading woman of the stock company, fits her like q we'll made frock, and one wonders anew each week at her powers of interpre- tation and her Varsatile ability. As Trilby, a character she has been anx- ious to interpret, she Is delightful.
 The part of Svengali Is played by MT, Lee Baker, and is splendid bit of character work.
 MT. Mortimer Martini, who plays Taffy, makes his first appearance with the company. He has played the part before and is the kind hearted friend of Trilby and her little Billee to the letter.
 One of the very good pieces of work was that done by MT. Robert c. Tur- AJ strong in the third act when he is de. claring his love for Trilby and his de- termination to protect her. MT. Regar Hughston, as little Billee, made the part very charming and won a burst oi applause for the splendid work done Wherever an opportunity presented it. self for a laugh on zou zou, he go one Miss Fife Darling Is fascinating as Madame Vinard, her accent beinG delicious and the good heart of thu woman showing itself continually Nc wonder after five years her boys wer' all glad to see her again.
 There Is a pretty scene in the secont act where they all gather in "Bo hemia" and--but then, why tell you al about it; see 1t for yourselves. Tn piece is given an elaborate stage set ting and the cast largely augmented for this production.
The morning journal-courier., 1907-12-31
,e Secret Orchard.

am-play which begins where ltional work of that class a fitting characterization a distinguished critic-of Pollock's "The Secret Or ich will come to the Hyper New Haven, for two per New Years day, coming d. It's great success at the Lyric ew York.
 ock's inspiration has been of the same name by Agnes on Castle, a work which has spread popular interest as gh critical approval,
 Pollock has gone beyond the nits of the original story and ented in brilliant and splendid 7tic fashion the important of sex-quality.
 Iory of "The Secret Orchard" With the tragic catastrophe con Ilt upon the meeting of an inno-