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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
PLANT JUICE CURES
 ANOTHER AILMENT
A Case of Chronic Indigestion Yields to Colonel Dilinsham's Famous Remedies and Another Man Is Made Happy

The Plant Juice remedies are continuing to attract attention of an extraordinary nature throughout the district and from every direction there are reports coming in of wonderful cures accredited to the famous medicine.
 From Gadsden, Anniston and there good cities the remedies are said to be creating a sensation, while in this i'm mediate district the sale continues un- abating, and thousands of dollars worth of the remedies have been sold
 Henry Williams, q white miner at Blue Creek was in Edmundson's drug store yesterday and paid a splendid tribute to the medicine. which he said had cured him of chronic case Of indigestion He says that he has been unable to enjoy anything he has eaten during the past twelve months and that his stomach has been in a bad fix. He was getting very emaciated but said that the Plant Juice seemed to set the human machinery in motion and that he began to Improve after the first few doses. He Is gaining flesh and in every manner improved. The platform opposite the Majestic theatre is attracting great crowds, who appre- ciate the entertainment afforded them.
 The drug stores continue to sell the medicine in large quantities and the ad- vertising campaign continues to be Vigor- ously pushed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
Tim Murphy.

Tim Murphy Is d popular comedian everywhere he goes, and his reception in Birmingham are invariably cordial, testify ing to the love and esteem in which ne is held by theatre-goers. This season MT. Murphy is again presenting his two plays of last season. "A Corner in Coffee and Two Men and Girl' Last night he gave the latter play at the Jefferson the atre to a well filled house that was lib eral with it's applause.
 Two Men and a Girl' is a charming comedy, quite cleverly written and enliV- ened with many scenes that appeal to the heart, though q laugh is hidden benin most of them. MT. Murphy takes role he has made famlliar-that of an elderly lover, and he finds himself pitted In a struggle for d girls love against his younger brother Worth and true at- lection triumph at the end, with the re- suit that the older brother gets the girl. All this is not brought about however without a delightful series of point and counterpoint that keeps an audience titii- lated with amusement. Some excellent comedy is produced in the three acts or the play, Wlllle lnTet Stpeli fhAS e'hN NA'i''~N games of hearts are played in a way that seem to make the old story seem new. There is much that is refreshing and genuinely affecting in the play Al though it was not seen in Birmingham for the first time last night, Two Men and a Girl' was greatly enjoyed. MT Murphy was forced to make one ot his .Larocterfstic curtain talks.
 The support was uniformly good. MISS Dorothy Sherrod was at her best as Julia Remington Whitney. Edward J. Hays as Harold Crosby and Oscar Nor fleet as Richard Underwood acquitted themselves well. Olney J. Griffin was eA cellent in a character part as an olu and badly spoiled valet. Miss Maud Neal made the part of "the girl both wofhail- ly and convincing, imparting to 1t an m genuousness that won all hearts MISS MISS Annie Duff also did creditably as Jess I,orrinder.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
PAVING QUESTION
 FAILS TOCOME UP EnSIey Council Meets in Regu-
 lar Session CONFERENCE IS HELD Good Reports Are Made on Work of EnsIey Methodist church-Per- sonaI and General News
 of Steel City
CONFERENCE IS HELD

Ensley, September 5.-(Specia1. )-The City Council met tonight in the city hall in regular session Mayor Sugg was in the chair and Aldermen Rogers, Mo Dowell, Angwin, Morrison, Palmer. Brig man, Culpepper, Matson, Byrum and Du- puy were present The monthly reports of the various city officials were read and referred to the proper committees. On recommendation of police committee license was granted A. J. Odom to open place on Avenue E and Eighteenth street. The library committee recommended the appointment of N. w. Scott on library board, vice J. w. Orr resigned, which was eoncurred in. Permission for the Ensley Street Railway company to in corporate was referred. It was recom- mended that the buildings on Avenue E and Seventeenth street. west, and Alley and Nineteenth street, be condemned, and the recommendation was adopted and buildings ordered removed
 J. M. Perkins, representing a large number of citizens of the Fifth ward, was granted permission to address the council and made a vigorous protest against the wretehed service rendered the citizens of the Fifth ward by the Blr- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany on the Tuxedo car line, and asked the council to assist the citizens to ob- tain better service. A special commit- tee was appointed to confer with the rail- way company in this respect. Contract was awarded J. l.. Malarky X Go. to lay cement sidewalks along Camp street, Palmer Terrace.
 Quite a number of citizens were pres ent expecting a petition to be presented to the council to extend paving on Ave nue E to Thirtieth street. The petition did not materialize, however. James Lid dell a large property holder on Ave nue E. addressed the council against the proposed improvement. and presented petition signed by a number of property holders asking the council to take no ac- ton at this time Several other mat ters of minor importance came up, after which the council adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
SUES THE SHERIFF.. Atlanta Man Seeks Heavy Damages for False Arrest and imprisonment

A suit for damages was filed against Sheriff E. l.. Higdon by Judson Zachary of Atlanta with Charles ]. Allison, clerk of the United States court, yesterday for alleged Illegal Imprisonment. The bill of complaint consists of three counts of SIG. .000 each.
 The plaintiff states that he was false ly imprisoned from January 26 to May 20, 1907 that his home in Atlanta was entered between and o'clock of the morning of January 26 and that he was handcuffed and greatly humili- ated by being carried through the pub lie streets in this condition; that he was brought to Birmingham and tried on a charge of murder and was put to great expense, and was unable to at tend his wife. who was very ill., and a sick baby, who was born during this imprisonment.
 The plaintiffs attorneys are Weather ly X Stokley and M. Lee Bonner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
WOMEN ORGANIZE
 TO FIGHT SALOONS
CENTRAL HOLDS FIRST MEETING. WILL WORK IN HARMONY WITH THE MEMS CoMMITTEE-BISH CANDLER TO SPEAK.

The women's central committee which shall lead the women of the county in the fight against saloons. has been officially yesterday in the home of Mrs w. c. Sibley, president of the Women's Chris tian Temperance union.
 The committee will bear almost equal responsibility with the mems central com mittee which is headed by Walter L.. Sessions They will work separately, though in harmony with each other. The committee is composed of representative women of the city, who have always fought the liquor traffic.
 Mrs W. c. Sibley, president of the Women's Christian Temperance union, is also chairman of the central committee. and the membership Is composed of Mrs. T. A. Hamilton, Mrs. R. D. Johnston. Mrs. George Estes, Mrs r. A. Steele, Mrs. F. w. Dixon, Mrs T. T. Hilman, Mrs. L. J. Haley Mrs. w. II. Jeffries, Mrs. C. R. Johnston. Mrs. J. Morgan Smith, Mrs C. F. Bissell. Mrs. James Wesel Mrs. W. G. Lewis. Mrs R. S. Munger, Mrs. T. O. Smith, Mrs. c. r. Randell, Mrs. J. w. Bush Mrs. & w. Slaton.
 Mrs. A. E. Meadow is secretary of the committee, and Mrs. James Wesel is treasurer.
 At the first meeting held yesterday morning plans were discussed, and 1t was decided to enter immediately into a care ful campaign, circulating both petitions for an election. and petitions for the signatures of women who will pledge themselves to assist in fighting the sd loon.
 They have also decided to hold prayer meetings in various parts of the county, and subcommittee will be appointed in every section.
 Under the auspices of this committee arrangements have been made for a mass meeting to be held next Wednesday morn ing in the First Baptist church Bishrop Warren "A. candler one of the great orators of the south, will address them, and talks will be made by many others
 A committee consisting of Mrs. J. Mor- gan Smith. Mrs. R. & Munger and Mrs. w. C. Sibley has been appointed to pre- pare an address by the women to the citizens of the county appealing to them to vote dry.
 Standing committees were appointed as follows:
 Prayer Meetings-Mrs. J. Morgan Smith chairman; Mrs. J. A Weisel. Mrs. R. D. Johnson.
 Advertising-Mrs l.. J. Haley, chair man; Mrs. w. H. Jeffries and Mrs c. F. Bssell.
 Petitions-AIrs. George Estes, chairman; Mrs R. s. Munger, Mrs. F. A. Steele.
 Llterature-Mrs. T. A. Hamilton, chair man; Mrs. F. w. Nixon, Mrs. W. G. Lewis and Mrs. J. w. Randall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
1.-The Rollickina Girl.'

As d laugh evolver and enjoyment tur- nsher. "Thc Rollcking Girl with Snitz Edwards in the principal comedy rol'' seems to outclass all its predecessors III the musical comedy line.
 .'The RolliclSing Girl, it will De re- membered. is one of the new musieal a'- +ractions with a record of 250 nights at New York Broadway theatre, at the Her ald Square theatre. ''rhe RolhckhS Girl'' is announced by Manager Douglas for visit at the Jefferson theatre to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
At the Biiou.

..rhe Phantom Detective is still draw ing well at the Bijou theatre th1s WeeN' If is a melodrama novelty and has much variety The musical specialties are bet ter than the average. and some very good vaudeville acts are introduced. The sing ing of the Newsboys quartette Is teat- ure that wins rounds of applause me nlsv is acted by a company that IS up to inc usual standard in such attractions Hugh B. Koch takes the leading role and has some thrilling adventures as the detective. The usual performance "'n "9 given tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
o,s+er Raw Annointments.

oyster Bay. N. Y. September 3,-rh Q President today appointed William E. sheppard United states district luage Tor the Northern district of Florida. An nouncement also was made or the ap- pointment of the following postll,aS Ii,l ,pa,.s. charles F. Haskins. Sanford, Fla. Mary Nixon Allen, Franklin, La; Albert ' Yates TehOma. OklA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
Quarterly Conference Held.

The third quarterly conference of the Ensley Methodist church was held to- night. The Rev. S. l.. obbs D. D., pre- siding elder was in the chair The pas tor, the Rev. l.. F. Whitten. reported tventy-two members added to the church during its past quarter, two removed by certificate and one death; he reported that larger congregations were attending
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
War Veteran Dead.

Charleston, s. C., September o.-Capt' Henry Brown veteran of the Mexican and civil wars, and inventor of the bell buov as now used at American ports, died here yesterday, aged so years. He served during the eos under Farragut and Por- ter. and was commended and promoted for gallant conduct.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

under the surface and steam pipes were being put down ahead of the dredges to thaw out the ground before the gravel and dirt could be moved. This proved to be the case all over the Klondike country anu Ill that ts necessary to secure foun- dations for large buildings and heavy machinery Is to go down to the ice which Is perpetual. It never thaws. Yet in face of this and the fact that the country is within the Arctic circle. I saw growing there flowers of the most gorgeous color ing imaginable Quick maturing vegeta- bles are also raj l. This comes from the fact that d. s June and July tSe sun shines constantly. It is never out of sight and consequently no night during that time. It Is the land of the midnight esJp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
Personal and General.

Mrs. R. M. Fowler of Hattiesburg. Miss, is the guest of MT. and Mrs. Joe Steed on Centre street. She will be joined in a few days by her husband and then leave for Jamestown. Va.
 Glenn Boswell returned last night from a visit to Rome, Ga.
 State Senator Bailey of Florida is in the city, the guest of D. B. Bird, ST.
 The fiftieth wedding anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. T. A. Johnson will be cele- brated tomorrow night at the home of his daughter. Mrs. C. s. Williams, 400 Avenue H and Twenty-fourth street
 Attorney Frank Deedmeyer returned to- day from a trip to New York.
 The Rev. H. c. Kegley, the newly elected pastor of the Presbyterian chruch. was in the city today He will occupy the pulpit of the Presbyterian churca Sunday.
 Bishop Candler of Georgia will speak in Ensley next week in the interest of tho prohibition movement.
 MT. and Mrs. Tom Edwards and Mrs. J. E. Mandy. who have been spending the summer months in England, sailed for New York today.
 Charles Tut of Nelsonvllle. O., is in the city, the guest of his son, George Tut. It has been ten years since the father and son met.
 The Rev. Father Lawrence, o. B. S-, is in the city in the interest of St. Bernard college at Cullman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
Present for Policeman.

Bud Byers. the policeman who re- gently married, was yesterday pre- scented with handsome art square by his friends on the police force. The present was valuable one, and gave the couple quite a pleasant surprise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

Miss Lucy Downey and Miss Ruth Williams have gone to Virginia. After visit to the exposition they will en- tof Randolph Macon college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

church than ever before. both at preach- ing and prayer meeting. The Epworth league recently organized is one of the busiest in the district. with H. C. Russell president and J. E. Winning vice presi- dent. The Sunday school is in splendid working order under the superintendency of J. E. Winning.
 The Ladies' Aid society and the Wom- ans Foreign Missionary society are in fine working order, and are doing great work for the church.
 MT. Whitten has reason to be proud of the splendid showing made by hfs church, and much of 1t due to his earnest and faithful work, together with the faithful support given him by the va- rious organizations connected with it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

MT. Frank Anderson. Jr., and MT. Pel ham Anderson have entered the Uni versity of Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
AT THE GAXETY-

Remainder of the week, with . daily matinees-"The Lid Lifters." =
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

Remainder of the week, with { matinee Saturday -" "The Phan- tom DetectiVe.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

Miss Irene Dozier has returned from Virginia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

The New Orleans papers announce the arrival Of the United States gum boat Paducah in the port and among the officers wives who have joined their husbands Is mentioned Mrs. James E. Gill of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

Mrs. George Cassady and Mrs. Leslie have returned from long sojourn in the west and also in Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

Mrs. E. W. Brandon will pass the winter with Mrs. W. B. Foster.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

The members of camping party near Blowing Springs have returned home, among them being MT. and Mrs. J. B. McAlister, Mrs. Clarence Harvey of Birmingham Mir. and Mrs. James Hill and family of St. Elmo, MT. and Mrs. McPherson of Tuscaloosa, Ala; ; MT. and Mrs. D. F. Malone of St. Elmo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
Bringing Out Millions.

'I went to the famous Guggenheim dredges which are supposed to be bring
 ing out millions. They are at work near the KlondilSe river discovered here that the ground was frozen solid three feet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
ADJUSTMENTS.
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AT THE RIIOu

AT THE JEFFERSON. Rollicking Girl"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
BACK FROM REGION OF ETERNAL FREEzF w. B, Reynolds Describes h. tereSting Trip to KIondike HIGH PRICES IN DAWSON A Good Place for Prospectors With Plenty of Capital, But Chances
 Against the Poor
 Man.
HIGH PRICES IN DAWSON

W. B. Reynolds of the firm of Rob bins & Reynolds of this city passed through Birmingham yesterday en route to his home at Montevallo. Mir Rey- holds has Just returned from a trip to Alaska and the Klondike country and gives an interesting account of his travels
 We left Seattle on July 23 bound Tor Americas land of the midnight sun' and great trip 1t proved to be. The first part of the voyage is made by steamer through a land-locked ocean for a distance of more than a thousand miles, to skagway Alaska. On one side was a chain of picturesque islands extending practically the entire dis tance. Only at one point, Queen Char lottes Sound, did we get taste of the ocean waves which sent more than one passenger to their state rooms. The waters, the remaining part of the way were as smooth as glass. Scarcely a ripple to be seen. We passed snow covered mountains, forests of evergreen flrs and cedars. numbers of picturesque light houses, and some of the largest glaciers in the world At one point our vessel ran out in an inlet of the ocean on the shore side, to Foster Glacier and gave us view of the most beautiful and remarkable glacier known. The water was filled with floating ice-bergs, some of which were as large as our ship and extreme care had to be taken to avoid striking them. Occasionally we would strike small one and the jar and noise could be heard all over the vessel. The quiet and solitude of the situation was often broken by the falls of snow and ice in the glacier which would shake the ship and mountains with their thun- derouS noise
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

For modesty and love and truth Alike in childhood. age and youth
 Makes happiness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

MT. William H. Kettig has returned from an extensive trip with Mrs Ket- tig and the children to Jamestown, At lantic City, Philadelphia and other places. Mrs. Kettig will remain at the Cherokee cottage at Asheville during the month of September
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
Forests Are Remarkable.

"The immense forests of timber in the British Columbia country attracted my at tention It is usually estimated to cut from thirty to fifty thousand feet per acre It can be had from the British government on twenty-one-year leases by paying 20 cents per acre each year until cut when you pay 50 cents per 1000 feet royalty.
 "Since leaving Birmingham I travelled over the greater portion of tho west and northwest of the United States as well as Alaska and I found no country that affords such opportunity as We have in Birmingham and the Birmingham dis trict
 ''To make the trip to Alaska requires about a month, half Of which is spent on water. The grandeur, beauty and pie turesqueness of the scenery can hardly be excelled the world over, and l would unhesitatingly recommend 1t as the most delightful trip on this continent, at least"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

Mrs. Nellie Frost has returned from Northern Michigan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
Prices Reach Hishwater Mark.

The service and fare on the river boats are excellent and the uneXpressi- ble beauty of the scenery keeps one on deck far into the sleeping hours of what should be night On account of the long days four meals are served daily, the last being about 10:30 D. m. After three days travel on the river we reached Dawson, the capital of the Klondike country. which is one of the British possessions. Prices here reach the high water mark. Dogs for in stance, used for pulling the sleds in the winter are worth $100 each and it is said that they have more rights than the citizens. They are almost as numerous as the people and during the summer lay around the streets in great numbers. To steal one is pun ish hable by both fine and imprisonment. Common laborers are paid s4 to s6 a day and board. Carpenters and black smiths sS to SIP and board. House servats $75 per month and board. School teachers $2O0 per month. I enquired of a liveryman for team to go out to a mining camp about eight miles. His price was SEQ. When I learned that his hay cost him s100 a ton and oats s2 50 per bushel and drivers So per day I did not consider his price high, but l did not take tho trip. Fruits come high, bananas leading the list at $2 per uoHSH. NelilN -IlNe cents lS tne small est money in circulation. l paid 25 cents for the Dawson daily paper with news a week old and read it that night at 12 o'clock without the aid of a light. A shoe shine costs 25 cents and a pair of shoe laces put in my shoes cost the same. On the bill of fare at a restau- rant, I noticed this item: Two fresh ranch eggs, 75 cents.' The hotels. how ever. a rule are reasonable and good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

MT. and Mrs. W. B. Foster has taken possessing of their new residence on the South Highlands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06
Dance Halls Interesting.

''The dance halls of Dawson are sights never forgotten. They are usually run in connection with bar rooms and are fre- quented by women of the dance hall type and men of all stations. Each waltz or two-step costs a dollar and drinks are served two for a dollar. Private booths surround the floor of the dance hall and you arc constantly beseged by the women who mix with the crowd to go in and drink with them. Many of these women are exquisite beauties-some show the marks of faded beauty while others are physical wreeks. The toughest and most urcouth man $ made welcome and 1t is said thousands of gold dust some times change hands after a few drinks are taken
 Prom what l could gather during my short visit, this country seems to be the rich mans mining district. This Is caused by the great distance from supplies and nigh cost of everything The individual miner has but small chance for success That there are vast quantities of gold and copper has been proven. l saw one man who bought a copper claim for $19,- GOO. He had 1t thoroughly and scientifcal- ly prospected and 1t is conceded he has S10, ,0O0,0 GOO of ore in sight.
 l talked with many old prospectors who rushed to the country in '96. Their stories were al! pathetic but they all had the hope that seems to stay with the pros pector of striking pay dirt after while The extreme cold in winter causes many to leave. The thermometer frequently goes down to 70 degree below zero.
 During the long winter nights which last from to 10 next day. 1t is neces- sary to keep fires going in the houses and men are hired who go from house to house in dog sleighs and fire up the stoves while the people are asleep. There seems to be considerable coal in the country, but owing to the disturbed condition of the measures 1t is of doubtful value as a mining proposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

A reunion of the wllmot family, held recently at Sh0lbyville, Ala, included the verenable Mrs. c. V. Wilmot. the mother, MT. and Mrs. w E. Wilmot of Birmingham, MT. and Mrs. M. B. Walk CT of Fairfield, Mir. and Mrs. Daniel Wilmot of St. Louis. MT. and Mrs. M. E. Allison. MT. and Mrs. Arthur Hoover of Moorhead, Miss, and several others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

At East Lake on Friday evening at the Ruhama Baptist church, an attractive programme will be rendered, which will consist of songs and elocutionary recitals. On the lawn refreshments will be served by the teachers of the primary depart ment of the Sunday school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-09-06

Mrs. Robert Jones left yesterday for New York, sailing from Savannah. She will visit Canada and will be joined by her sister, Mrs. James Pierce, who has just returned from Europe, where she has been since last spring. She will return to Birmingham with Mrs. Jones to pass the winter.