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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
O'RE|LLY STATUE
ABOUT COMPLETED
Moretti Brings Catalan Sketch
for Approval
DESIGNS FOR JAMESTOWN
Well Known Sculptor Has Sent Sew
eral Carloads of Art Works to
Norfolk to Be Placed on
Exhibition There.
DESIGNS FOR JAMESTOWN

G.. AIoretti the sculptor whose marble
quarry and studio are in Talladega coun-
ty, is in Birmingham. lie said last night
that he had about completed the Father
O'Reilly statue and would have 1t erected
on the grounds of st. Vincent hospital,
where the lamented prest is buried, in
time to be unveiled on the anniversary OF
his death-July IS. It is of heroic size
eight feet highland will rest on a pedes-
tai of proper proportions
Mr.. Moretti brought with him a sketch
of the Mary Catalan monument which
he is TO produce in heroic size, and SUBJ
mitted it to the relatives of the deceased
lady for their approval. The statue will
represent Miss Catalan, late principal of
the Powell public school, in a sitting
position and will rest on large base
with a drinking fountain at either end.
The monument will be twelve feet high
and will be erected in East park. The
sketch Is said to be very beautiful, and
1t is understood that 1t has met with the
approval Of those who have seen it,
The sculptor has just shipped to Nor
folk several car loads of his art crea-
lions and specimens of Talladega marble
Tor exhibition at the jamestown fair.
Among the works now in transit are an
heroic statue of Nathan Hale, a fountain
surmounted by fisher boy, a statue of
grief, statue of an angel against a
background surmounted by a cross a
head of Christ and Quo Vadis statue.
The latter work Is half life size, but
GRIEF is of heroic hize, while the angel
figure with Its setting is carved out of
block of marble fourteen feet high.
Critics are unstinted In their pdaise of
these works. They are said to be rare
specimens of the ideal in sculptural art.
In conception they reveal marked orisi-
nality and refinement of taste, and in ex-
ecution singular grace and beauty.
In addition to the ideal works Mr..
Moretti will exhibit many pieces to show
the commercial value of his Talladega
marble, including a sun dial, and a
Gothic bench, nine feet long
Mr.. Moreti says he was fortunate in
securing good space in the building dedi-
Gated to the liberal arts. The fountain
and fisher boy group will stand in tho
middle of the entrance to the pavilion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
SALVATION ARMY
STORE Is ROBBED
SOME ONE CARRIES OFF CLOTHES
THAT HE MIGHT HAVE RE-
cElVED AS A GlFT-ARMY FEELS
THE LOSS KEENLY.

With the instinct of a burglar, some
negro broke into the Salvation Army
second hand store Sunday and made away
with clothing, at least part of which he
might have had for nothing. After tear
ing the contents of the place all to pieces
he stepped out to the rear, dropped off a
few rags that he happened to have. and
arrayed himself in the best he could
find. With number of suits of cloth
ing and three overcoats, he then made
his escape.
When Envoy Thompson opened the store
yesterday morning he found at least 500
worth of goods missing. The window
he'd been broken open by the use of a
chisel, and the store was in disorder
from end to end.
The store is lrt of the industrial
home just rec ently opened, where the
best OF the waste stuff is sold to the poor
for a small price. Much of it is given
away. The theft was especially unfor-
tunate, as the supply OF old stuff was
running low, and the demand is increas-
ing every day. The army is always glad
to receive notice of clothing or maya
zines that may not be wanted and the
wagon Will be sent Immediately after
them
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
FROST DAMAGE IS
OVER WIDE AREA
Vegetables Around Birming-
ham Are Practically Ruined
EVEN PEACHES ARE FROZEN
Reports Indicate That the Damage Ex-
tended as Far South as Montgom-
cry and All North Ala
bama Suffered.
EVEN PEACHES ARE FROZEN

From all the reports received in Biz
mingham the cold weather and frosts of
the past two or three days have done
thousands of dollars damage to fruit and
vegetables of all kinds.
The reports indicate that fruit and
vegetables as far south as Montgomery
was either badly damaged or totally de-
stroyed. The extent of the damage will
not be known positively for several days.
]. II. McCary. who has large peach
orchard near Birmingham, said yesterday
that his son has just returned from the
farm and reported practically all the fruit
ruined or very badly damaged. He
brought several branches with him, and
the peaches on all of them were ruined
without hope, Mr.. McCary expects to
go to his farm today and examine the
trees carefully. He states that 1t Is usual
ly three or four days before the extent
of the damage can be told definitely and
that he hopes some of his fruit may be
saved. He estimates that he had about
$4,000 worth of peaches on the trees before
the frost. The peaches were already as
instances, much farther advanced than
usual at this time of the year.
George Curry at the AMI Golden store
stated that they had received reports
which indicated that the tomatoes, beans,
grapes, Strawberries, potatoes and NUM-
Der of other vegetables in all this sec
ton of the state and north of here had
been killed with no chance for yield.
He included in the list of vegetables
the peas, but not the beets, which it
is believed were not damaged. Corn is
said to have suffered as much IL not
more than other plants, as in num-
Der of places it had advanced far beyond
the usual stage of this season
The grapes were cut to the ground by
the frost and all hope for crop this
year was given up. The grapevines had
thrown out shoots, which were literally
withered up by the cold.
The information at the weather office
was to the effect that the freezing
weather went as far south as Montgom-
cry and northern Florida. No positive in
formation has been received from South
Alabama regarding the condition of the
crops In that portion of the state, but
from all parts of the northern and CEN
trail portion of Alabama the reports are
that crops of all kins were practically
ruined wherever they had come above
the ground.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
BRASS THIEVES CAUGHT.
Were In the Act Of DisposIng of Prop
erty When Arrested.

Two Of the brass and whisky thieves
who have been causing so much trouble
around the district recently, were arrested
last night by Officers Street and Parker,
after being caught with the goods.
The policemen were doing scout duty
on bicycles, when they saw Henry Skies
and VIII Powell turn in toward a junk
yard on Ninth avenue and Eighteenth
street. Stopping them they found big
chunk of brass, Weighing about 100
pounds, and valued at more than $780, In
the wagon.
The brass answers the description of
piece stolen from the Alice furnace sew
eral weeks ago. One of these criminals
is an old inmate of the city jail.
Later during the night the charge of
stealing a case of whisky was placed
against them by citizens of North Bir-
mingham, who have proof of their hav-
ing boldly taken 1t from business house
out there. They are negroes of bad char
acter
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
BIG GAME RAlDED.
One of the Few Games of the Month Is
Broken Up.

one of the few crap games of the month
last night. when crowd of negroes were
arrested in the Hudson saloon. Oscar
Thompson, Charles Freeman, Julius Mat
thews, Bob Wood, Jesse Barnes, Dave
Thompson, six in all, were the negroes
who so tempted fortune.
They were leaning over the bar, shut
fling the dice and whispering their direc-
tions. The officers stopped in front and
witnessed the game IN full swing before
entering.
The county officers yesterday brought in
a crowd of fifteen negroes from den in
one of the suburbs. The negroes are the
only individuals who have not yet dis
covered that the lid is on.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
GO TO WALKER COUNTY.
Dogs Will Assist In Running Down
Negro Murderer.

Deputies Minor and Young left yester-
day afternoon for Walker county, where
they go to assist in the capture of the
negro who killed a marshal of Carbon
Hill, and seriously wounded another. After
the successful search in Tuscaloosa, they
feel confidence in the three bloodhounds.
The dogs are doing fine work and are
recognized over the state as the best 1t
is estimated that after a year or two,
their reputation will have become SO
widespread around Birmingham that the
negro criminals will fear to act within
their possible smell.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
italy impossible In Birmingham or many
other parts of Alabama now"

ITALY impossible In Birmingham or many
other parts of Alabama now"
The establishment of cotton exchange
along the plans outlined would bring
other business enterprises to Birmingham
in all probability, which would, it Is es-
timated, make their practically the finan-
cial and cotton center of the south.
If a cotton exchange is established here
the headquarters of the Southern Cotton
association would in an probability be
moved to Birmingham, which Is now I'M
der contemplation. There are plans on
foot for the establishment of series of
warrant warehouses throughout the south
to be controlled by a central warehouse,
which would be established in Birming-
ham, II this were done, all the war
rants from these warehouses would have
to pass through the Birmingham offices
sooner or later.
The Cotton Journal would naturally fol-
low the headquarters of the cotton asso-
citation, and its headquarters would be
moved to Birmingham from Atlanta.
A community of interests would make
1t advantageous for the Farmers union
to have it's headquarters In Birmingham.
The union proposes to build a string of
ware houses in Alabama and other states
and 1t Is said to be but natural that
the headquarters for this movement
should be where the headquarters of the
other cotton handling movements are To-
Gated. While the matter of bringing the
Farmers union headquarters to Birming-
nam has never been mentioned in an
official way, 1t has been mentioned in
directly and is being considered by some
powerful influences in that movement
The union proposes to build a large
warehouse in Birmingham at cost of
100000 or more and securing the ex-
change here would probably make the
gliding of the warehouse a certainty.
1t is estimated that hundreds of pur-
chasers and sellers of cotton would come
to Birmingham annually to the exchange.
and that immense amounts of money
would pass through the banks of Biz
mingham as a result of the buying and
selling done here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
Walter Howard,

Walter Howard, storekeeper for the
Southern railway at Selma, died Sunday
morning at o'clock, and his remains
were sent to Birmingham. in which dis
trict he had lived for many years. The
body was conveyed to the Masonic tenn
pie at Nineteenth street and Sixth ave-
nue. where the funeral took place Mon
day afternoon at . o'clock. Interment fol-
lowed In Oak Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Howard was about 40 years old and
was native of England, where he leaves
two sisters and brother. He was sin
gle and member of several Masonic
lodges.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
from the probate court to the following:
Edward w. King, Admission, and Miss
Willie Estes.
James L. Land, Birmingham, and Miss
Eunce NJ. Keith.
j. L. Nail, Brookside, and Miss Eliza
beth Haiden.
H. G. Raney, Cordova, and Miss Annie
Callie.
dell Armstrong.
L. C.. Martin, Gainesville, and Miss
Daisy d. Herring.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
New Gayety.

The Gayety was packed to the doors
last night to see the revival of the
Casino Girls. the famous show which
was such a hit a number of years ago
The revival is a clever combination of
good acts, stunts and specialties. all max
Ing an acceptable entertainment for Gay
ETY. patrons.
Strange as 1t may seem Miss Belle
Hathaway's performing balloons and mon
keys was the hit of the bill. She I'M
doabtedly has the best troupe of per-
forming monkeys and balloons that Bir-
mingham has seen In a long time, and
1t was so good last night that the au
dlence stood up to watch the monkeys.
1t ends with "a baseball playing baboon.
which catches 80 or 60 plates she throws
at him in rapid succession, and he never
misses one. 1t is big novelty and the
audience last night was more deeply In
terested In the monkeys than any act
in long time.
The other acts in the olio are Miss Susie
Fisher, a baritone, who sang number
of popular songs very acceptably, and
received several encores; Stewart and
Raymond a novelty musical act. which
caught tho audience and made good:
Bo.vail Bros, couple of comedians. one
of whom gives a rath original negro
character sketch.
In the two comedies Miss Carrie Seitz
ha the leading parts, which she did ac-
ceptably, and Nat and Sol Fields produced
no enI of fun with their comedy. They
are young comedians with great deal
of merit and ability.
There Is matinee every afternoon and
a performance every night this week.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
COTTON EYCHA NGE LA TEST
PROJECT FOR BIRMINGHAM
BIR1NINGHAN IS GOING
AFTER VETERANS REUNION

after the matter of raising the funds A
strong delegation will be sent to the re-
union to be held in Richmond the latter
part of May and early in June to secure
the reunion for Birmingham, and this
delegation will be armed with literature,
facts and figures such as no delegation
has ever had before
Rufus N Rhodes acted as chairman of
the joint committee yesterday afternoon,
and there was n full meeting of the va
rious committees which represented the
three organizations.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
WORK AT METROPOLITAN.
Much Improvement Being Done Under
New Management.

The improvements at the Metropolitan
hotel are being made by the new manage
ment, which took charge on April 1. The
hotel is being reprinted from top to bot
tom, new carpets are being laid and new
furniture installed wherever necessary.
All the old furniture is being worked over,
given thorough cleaning and made as
good as new.
When the plans of Manager MADISON are
completed the Metropolitan will have
every convenience of a modern hotel. A
new passenger elevator is being installed.
the telephone system to the rooms put
in shape and the heating arrangements
improved where possible.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
DENTAL SOCIETY.
Regular Meeting VIII Be Held at the
City Hall Tonight.

The Jefferson County Dental society
was formed last week, and is backed by
many of the successful dentists of the
town will hold the first regular meeting
tonight at the city hall. The meeting
will begin at exactly o'clock with Pres
ident Luckie In the chair
incidents of Office Practice" will be
the subject Of discussion. Several dentists
will take part and the evening will be one
of practical work.
The business session will be of especial
Importance as the organization is yet to
be entirely completed, and other matters
are scheduled to come up.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
At the Biiou.

Around the Clock" which began a
weeks engagement at the Bijou theatre
last night, Is in some respects the best
musical show that has been offered to
patrons of the Bijou this season. 1t
proved an agreeable surprise to large
audience last night and won favor in
such an unmistalSable way that crowded
houses will no doubt be In order for
the remainder of the week
In the first place tho show Is gem
uine novelty. 1t is full of unusual sit
nations, comedy that is effective, IL BIZ
zarre, and scenes that tickle the rislbil-
tiles immensely. 1t is a wide departure
from the musical comedies that have been
seen in Birmingham before. There is
not much plot, although there is a slen-
der thread of story which serves to
build the performance on and Introduce
the speclalties. Two wives and two hus-
bands figure, but the actual plot has
little to do with the entertainment that
is produced. Billie Richie as Billie Smith,
n man who is never sober, appeared in
a role that he played with marked abil-
ity and he was given excellent support by
Rich McAllister as the bell boy. This
in the first and second acts, and other
members of the company also had a hand
in the fun making, but It was In the third
act that climax of the hilarlty was
reached. This act was staged to repre-
sent a music hall where vaudeville num-
bers were ludicrously burlesqued, with
the assistance of the comedians who oc-
cupied boxes on either side and were
supposed to be members of the make
believe audience. Some of these acts
were better than Others of course, but
all were funny and created an uproar
that Increased until the climax was
reached in a wrestling match that was
literally what a press agent would call
a Scream" One or two other acts on
the "bill' were equally as good. Mr..
Ritchio and Mr.. McAllister were not still
a moment during this act and the laugh
ter from pit to dome was continuous.
In addition to its mirth provoking quail
tiles, Around the Clock has a well
trained chorus of girls, who sing fairly
well and are sprightly at all times. The
songs are tuneful and a variety of elab-
CRATE costumes lend color to the en-
sembles.
other members of the company who
Eugenie Sonle, a woman of graceful and
attractive bearing, who played the prima
donna part; Winifred Frances, a maid;
May Anderson as Mrs. Abbott, a jealous
wife; G.. f.. Carbon as an English lord:
Joe j.. willard as Hank Wilson and
Charles E. Foreman as Tom Wilson.
The Bijou has had large number of
musical shows this season, but none so
diverting as around the Clock"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16

Birmingham will try to secure the next
annual reunion of the Confederate Vet
Grams. Coincident with the reunion will
be the reunion of the Sons of Confederate
Veterans and tho Daughters of the Con-
federacy.
At a meeting yesterday afternoon of
joint committees of the Commercial club,
the Board of Trade and the Mayor and
Aldermen 1t was decided to make an eff
fort to secure the reunion, and a finance
committee was appointed which will lool,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
Stable Is Burned Down.

Fire broke out yesterday afternoon in
the stable of Harris Bros. on Seventh
avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh
streets. The horses were removed safely
but the building was a total loss. Even
the wagon was destroyed almost before
the fire department could arrive. 1t was
a long run to the scene, and the flames
were too high to save the building. The
loss will not amount to more than 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
Governor Taylor Lectures Tonight.

Tho people of Birmingham will well
come Senator Robert L. Taylor back to
this city tonight when he speaks at the
Jefferson theatre on Temptation his
very latest creation in the way of a
witty lecture. 1t has been two years since
the distinguished Tennesseean was here.
and every one who heard him then Will
doubtless be present tonight. Since the
occasion of Senator Taylor's last visit
he has had new honors thrust upon him.
Readers are familiar with the magnificent
race he made for the office of United
States senator and the present tour Is.
made because Senator Taylor loves the
lecture platform and because the people
love to hear him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
Telephone Cable Stolen.

The Southern Bell Telephone company
reported yesterday that someone had
stolen seventy feet of cable composed
of sixty copper wires, which was strung
along the ground at Tenth avenue and
Twenty-fifth street. 1t was of good quail
ity and costly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
Mrs. Mary A. Davis.

Mrs. Mary A. Davis aged SIS years. died
yesterday at the family residence. 1000
Avenue G. She was the mother of Mrs.
Alice Taylor, Mrs j. Rowe, Mrs. Jesse
Brown OF Nashville and Mr.. Ira Davis.
The funeral will be held from the resi-
dence Wednesday at 2:3O p. m and inter
ment will be made at Woodlawn ceme-
tery
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Jane kilcresse.

Mrs. Jane Silcrease died yesterday at
the residence of her son, TACO Third ave-
nue. The funeral services will be held
from the residence at 4 p. m. today. and
interment will be made in East Lake
cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
PERSONAL.

e. G.. Lawley will leave today at noon
for Baxter Kan, where he goes on bus
mess connected with mining interests he
has there.
DR.. Charles Whelan has gone to Mobile
to attend the State Medical association.
where he will read a paper on 'Brights
Disease"
DR. Frank Grace has received tele-
gram announcing the death of his father
at Carrollton. Ky. The deceased was a
prominent physician of Carrollton and
was 20 years of age. He died in a hos
ptal from strangulated hernia while UNI
dergonS an operation. DIR. Frank Grace
and wife left Immediately for Carrollton
AMI will be away several days.
Rob Tav1fS-
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
Agree on Plans for Canvass.

A conference between Sol Caheen chair
man of the committee to raise funds for
the fair, and John L. Parker was held
yesterday afternoon to map out a course
OF action for the committee. The active
canvass for funds will commence this
morning at 10 o'clock, when the commit
tee will meet and pay visit to all the
merchants who have not already sub
scribed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
Skating at East Lake.

season will be held at the Lake Como rink
at East Lake Thursday and Friday
nights. A number of prizes have been
offered and good crowds are expected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
Mrs. Jane Gossett.

The funeral services over the remains
of Mrs. Jane Gossett will be conducted
this morning at 10 o'clock from the home,
1920 Allen street, and interment will be
made at Crumley's Chapel cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
Mo MEETING of Medical Society.

The Jefferson County Medical society
did not hold its regular meeting last
night in the city hall on account of the
approaching convention at Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
Press Club Meeting.

There will be a special meeting of the
Press club this afternoon at 4 o'clock
for the purpose Of transactingf business
of Importance. full attendYace is re-
auested
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
THE WEATHER

Washington, April 15.-Forecast for
Alabama and Mississippi: Showers Tues
day; Wednesday partly cloudy and colder;
fresh south shifting to northwest winds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
John Early.

John Early aged 45 years, died yester-
day at the Hillman hospital. The re-
mains were sent to Warrior. Ala, by the
Green Undertaking company.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
H0STETTER'S
STOMACH BITTERS

should therefore be the first thought
as soon as you notice an attack of
sick Headache, Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Costiveness, Heartburn, Malaria or
Female Ills. IL II absolutely pure.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
Y 0 U C A N R ELY
ON THE BITTERS

Past experience has taught thou
sands of persons that In all cases of
Stomach, Liver or Bowel disorders the
Bftters can be relied on to give relief
even when other medicines have failed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-16
e. r. Shaw & sons. Undertaken

Green Undertaking Company.