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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-01

Some of Durango's Sidewalks would
he disgrace to an abandoned town.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-01

r. w. Armstrong has been selected
as vice president for La Plata coun-
ty of the State Fair association.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Hurley of Grip,
pie Creek and Mrs. NJ. Z. Duxtad and
children of Alamosa are visiting the
folks here
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-01

S. NJ Biggs returned yesterday from
Edith, n. NJ.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-01

Deputy District Attorney Lane came
down from Silverton this morning and
accompanied Coroner Lefurgy to 1g
nacio.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-01

Tonight the directors Of the Colo
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-01

Harry Lazarus returned this morn
ing from the La Platas where he spent
the fore part of the week looking
after mining and other interests.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-01

The Sunday school Of the Baptist
church will have their picnic on the
4th of July at Brookside park. The
parents of the children are especially
invited to attend.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-01

w. II. Gabreath came in from Juan
ita yesterday and boarded the can
non ball special for Silyerton this
morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-01


The San Juan Pioneers association
will hold its annual meeting this year
at Antonito on July 25th. Every one
who can possibly do so should make
arrangements to attend. These meet
ings are pleasant mile stones in the
pioneers life, where the trail blazers,
who made the settlement of the Sau
Juan country possible, assemble and
renew friendships and recount tGe
hardships and pleasures encountered
thirty years or more ago, when they
loaded their belongings ON a burro or
slung their blankets across their back
and hoofed 1t into the then wild and
undeveloped ountry. They can tell OF
the time when the old Concord coacl
was considered luxurious, though ex-
pensive. mode of travel, OF fights with
the Indians and wild animals. of sui
, fering from hunger and exposure in
their efforts to make this country
what 1t now is, one of the richest and
most prosperous of the garden spots cf
the west. Lake City is logically the
place for the next meeting and Will
undoubtedly be selected by the con.
vention.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-01

James Doran, charged with attempt
ing to burn the Gold Prince boarding
house near Animas Forks, was ac-
quilted by the jury yesterday in the
district court at Silverton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-01

Music. the beautiful little mare from
Ration. N. NJ, who was here during
the spring races, occupied the east
bound express car all to herself this
morning. She is being shipped to
Trinidad. where. it is thought. match
has been arranged for then4th. Music
did not have an opportunity Of show
ing her feetness at the spring meet.
as there were no quarter races. She
Is said TO be the fastest thing In this
section for a quarter. She travels
first class. 1t cost just 3132 for her
ride from here to Trinidad.
Tonight the directors Of the Colo
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-01

Coroner Lefurgey was notified last
night that the dead body of Mrs. A.
c. Morris was found hanging it
stable near Ignacio, and went out this
morning, accompanied by Deputy Dis
strict Attorney Lane, to investigate.
No other information than that given
above can be obtained at this time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-07-01

r. NJ. Johnson, railway mail clerk
who was injured some time ago in a
wreck on the Southern, left this morn
ing for Kansas City. After spending
short time there he will visit his
parents at Maple Hill, Kan. and will
probably remain during the summer.
!. Mr.. Johnson is not recovering from
his injuries as rapidly as he should
and his physician advised him to seek
a lower altitude. His many friends
trust he will return. with renewed
vigor and health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
Birmingham Banks Fall Iu Line By
 Restricting Cash Payments For Time
1nScaIOOSa Bell Turned
 ObeY 10 he VeD <OpneYs

The Tuscaloosa Belt railway was turned over to the Tidewaer Development com pany last night
 AS has heretofore been announced 'n The Age-Herald the Tidewater Develop ment company purchased this street rail way company on September ], but under an agreement the old officers of the com pany held over until today. MT. Gustavus ober. representing the c. Ober & Sons company of Baltimore, who owned the Tuscaloosa Belt railway, arrived in ,Bir- mingham yesterday, bringing with him the resignations of all the old officers.
 At a meeting held in the offices of the Tidewater Development company in the Marx building last night, the prop erty was formally turned over to the Tidewater people.
 The following officers were then elected
 J. NJ. Dewberry of Birmingham, presi- dent; R. II. Little of Tuscaloosa, vice president; Henry Fitts of Tuscaloosa, sec retary; F. NJ. Moody of Tuscaloosa, treas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
ADJUSTMENTS.
Theatres Last NiQht.

The Jefferson, the Bijou, the Ma1estle and the Gayety were liberally patronlzed last night and each of them made bid for public favor with good entertain ment The Jefferson presented William Winter Jefferson and Joseph Jefferson in their well known performance of lhe Rivals" The Bijou began week or melodrama with "The Outlaws Christ mas" a play that is second to none Ill thrills. The Majestic presented an eN- cellent vaudeville bin which will be on the boards all this week, and the GaNets has for this week a burlesque snow tnal is notable for one of the best Naudevlile acts seen here this season. All TOUT houses were fairly well filled. thus demoh- strating what has often been sala pelore that Birmingham is a good show town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
Can't Last Long.

The present conditions are not analogous to those of 1893. which crisis was brought about by a lack of confidence in the character of the currency then in c,~cu- lation, instead of by temporary scarcity of good currency as Is the case at pres ent. The trouble then commenced to brew in May and eliminated in August. No serious financial catastrophe has ever come to a head as late in the year as this. and the best authorities do not believe that it is possible, in tbe face of gold shipments from abroad, hnd the balance of exchange in our favor from the export of crops for the present abnormal con- ditiona continue but q short time, or for there [ to be any serious financial dis asters result of then."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
At the Majestic,

The Majestic Is offering it's patrons tins week vaudeville bill that is sure to please One of the cleverest and funniest sketches seen here in some time is that of Terry and Elmer, entitled "The Doctor and the Show Girl" They introduce some frst-class comedy and in addition per- form some of the best dances seen here in long time. Walt Terry is particu- larly agile and graceful, while Miss Elmer his partner in the team, while 6 rather large woman, dances with sur prising grace and ease. This team was literally applauded last night.
 Burnham, White & Co. presented q playlet, which now becomes a populai feature of tho Majestic bills, entitled "The Special Rehearsal which was out of tie ordinary and very well acted. Charles A. Burnham took the part of William Holder, a copyst. Will L. White was Beaumont Fletcher, dramatist; Miss Pauline Geary was Constance Belmour. an actress.
 The Baader-Lavelle troupe did some spectacular feats on bicycles, and Miss Laura Bennett pleased with her songs Captain Henry's demonstration of vii e. less telegraphy was feature of the bill which proved 10 be of great interest. Captain Henry was formerly in the United States army IS an engineer, and he makes demonstrations that are remarkable. The Majestograph with some new pictures and La Crandall on the bounding wire were also features.
 Taken as whole the bill for this week is even better than the average run Of vaudeville bills and should prove strong attraction at the Majestic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
RESOLUTIONS ON
 REV. JOHNSON
Clericus Comments Him to the Con- fidence and Esteem of His
 New Charge.

The Rev J. ". Canty Johnson. rector of the St. Mary son the Highlands Epis- copal church, who rendered his resigna- tion as rector of that institution several weeks ago, to become effective on October 91, will leave for his old home in South Carolina Thursday.
 In view of his departure at a meeting of the Birmingham clericus, the follow ing resolutions swere unanimously adopted:
 Birmingham. Ala, October 2S, 1907
 '1t has come to the knowledge of the members of the Birmingham clercus that the Rev. J. W. Canty Johnson, rector of the Church Of St. Mary s-on-the- High lands, has resigned from the charge of said church, his resignation to take effect on the 31st inst, and that shortly he Will leave us to take up his work in another diocese. The loss of Mr. John sons presence and counsel from among Us calls for more than a minute in the journal of the elerieus
 "The Rev. MT. Johnson has been the rector of St. Mary's for nearly six years and during this period his godly life and consecrated labors have been a benedic- tion to our city. He has not spared himself in visiting the homes of the poor and afflicted and to hundreds his loving ministrations of comfort have been as ointment poured forth. For six years his labors at St. Marys have been unre- mitting and have been blessed for God As a preacher he has been earnest and faithful in holding forth the word of life {; and as a missionary he has been Jealous and fervent, of which fact xll Saints chapel, which lie founded and nourished. stands as a memorial. He will be greatly missed from the diocese. the Blrming- ham convocation and from this cericus.
 "Therefore be it
 Resolved, That in the departure of the Rev. J. W. Canty Johnson from us. this clerieus loses a faithful member and a wise counselor, whom our prayers will follow to the field of his future toiI
 Resolved. That we lovingly commend the Rev. Mr. Johnson to the confidence and esteem of his new charge as an earn est and faithful preacher of the gospel. as a. dilligent and consecrated pastor of his flock and as d true and sincere friend"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29

there is no lack of interest until the curtain falls on the closing scene. The action is begun on the adjoining roofs of two New York apartment houses, where there is a thrilling struggle on a swaying seaffold and the lady villain cuts the rope of the scaffold, precipitating the hero's chum to horrible death be- low. The crime is fastened on the hero and the act is brought to close with a series of stirring climaxes which woke up the house last night It was aston ishing to observe how much enthusiasm there was over makebelieve tragedy.
 Act two took place in the Klondike, where an abandoned gold mine was one of the scenes. Act three opened in the Grand canyon of Colorado. where some melodramatie events occurred. In this act huge tank Of water Is used to produce one of the most original and realistic effects possible to meiodrama The scenes of act four were laid on the Hudson river, where the adventures and her paramour met deserved fate. There are eleven scenes in the play and the scenery is unusually massive.
 The play Is one of those melodramas typical of Theodore kremer, it's author, and to people who like strenuosity more than art, it Is well adapted The plot concerns a husband and wife and their little daughter. who are harried by vil- lainous persons through four acts, the sunshine of their lives being postponed until the last act. where virtue triumphs and wczedness meets miserable ends.
 The company is mp to the usual stand ard of such plays. Two bright children take part and some speciaties are intro- ullced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
At SouthsIde Rink.

Prof Albert C. Waltz of Rochester, N. r., who is the only recognized champion roller skater in the world. made his first appearance last night at 93o o'clock al the Southsidc skating rink. He will ap- pear each night and Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday afternoons at 3:3O 0 clock.
 He introduced his high class novelty acts in high stilts, unieycles. pedocyeles and a number of other specialties, which fairly amazed the large audience, and he was applauded time and again on nearly every act presented. His most dif- ficult performances were given in the side heel split and picking up handker- chief with teeth at full speed; two toe spin with 40 revolutions skating around rink with leg wrapped back of neck: one toe spin with 20 revolutions. Il tricks on high stilts on skates and number of other tricks and fancy acts Memolfs band made the evening and performance most enjoyable with fine selections.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
"Depositors should realize that not Q,

'Depostors should realize that not over 10 per cent of the transactions in the Birminghams banks are in actual cash For instance, if a days deposits in a bank amount to S00000, about s7O,000 would be in actual cash and the other s6S0. .UJJ would be in the shape of checks on other local banks and on New York, Chicago. Cincinnati, St. Louis and various other points. It can be readily seen that If a bank finds itself at the beginning of a cur rcncy famine In the possession of all ex- ceedingly large cash reserve. and con- tinues to do business, accepting checks on New York, Chicago and others points as cash, which 1t cannot in turn convert into currency. that 1t would require only a few days to exhaust it's own cash re- serve In view, therefore, of the acton taken by other cities all over the cOun- try. the Birmingham banks were obliged to take similar action or they would have been compelled to decline to accept on deposit anything but actual cash thereby hampering commercial transactions of all kinds, as well as inviting by such actlon withdrawals of their own cash by deposi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
AGE-HtRALD KEPT
 BUSY LAST NIGHT Inquiries From All Over Geor- gia, Mississippi and Alabama TELEPHONE GIRLS TAXED
 Ia
Never Has There Been an Election In Which There Were So Many Queries Poured Into The
 Age-HeraId Office.

All Alabama had it's eyes on Birmins- ham yesterday. The eyes were focused on the editorial rooms of The Age-Herald last night and while huge crowd surged in front of The Age-Herald building on Second avenue the four telephones n- side were kept hot with inquiries. from every part of Birmingham Jefiersoh county and Alabama. The bells began to ring early yesterday afternoon and as late as o'clock this morning inquiries were still being made
 How did you come out up there to- day?" was spoken from Mobile, ana echoed from Montgomery, Selma, Anns- ton. Csadsden Tuscaloosa, HuntsNliie' Opel<a. Columbus, Ga, Columbus, Miss, Blocton. Athens Rome, Ga, Atlanta and practically every town in Alabama that could get in touch with Birmingham by long distance telephone. At every place an anxious crowd was gathered around the phone and as the result Of the eiee- tion was told to them shouts or Joy or yelps of pain could be heard. NOW sigh of sympathy would be sent paek over the wires to Birmingham and agah joyous congratulations would come num-  ming back.
 Birmingham was literally wild in fact it looked as though every person who had telephone was trying to get con nection with The AgeHerald and eaeh one appeared to- be calling at the same time. A dozen telephone editors were worn to a frazzle-all but their good VIII and readiness to answer any question pYopounded. Sometimes they may have appeared a little curt but this was ohly in cases where the interrogator wanted to know the result of each precinct In view of the fact that several thousand others were calling for The Age-Heralo it was not thought proper to consume half an hour in giving this information. Each caller would be allowed minute' during which time he would be told now inc total count stood, how Birmingham went and how his precinct had voted.
 The telephone Miss had her hands iuh' hut her patience stood by her ana she worked cheerily on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29

urer; J. A. vandergrift of Philadelphia, general manager.
 It is generally understood that this marks the commencement of work on the Birmingham and Gulf Electric railway.
 The Birmingham and Gulf Construction company has already opened offices at Tuscaloosa and begins the work of elec- trifying the Tuscaloosa Belt railway to- day. Contracts have been let for the trolley poles and ties. and the engineers in charge are rapidly getting together their forces of 1aborers It is said that electric cars will be operated on the streets of Tuscaloosa in less than six months, after which tne work will be taken Up in Birmingham.
 The Tuscaloosa Belt railway will be operated by the Birmingham and Gulf Railway company as part of thef main line connecting Gadsden and Tusca- loosa
 The 1'idewater Development company has enlisted the support of some of the strongest financial interests in the east, which. it is claimed. will in the next few years invest over s10.00O,0oO in Alabama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
NEW BANKS JOIN
 CLEARING HOUSE
SUBURBAN INSTITUTIONS JOIN THE BIRMINGHAM ASSOCIATION ALL HAD AT THE MEETING YESTERDAY.

Yesterday at a meeting of the Birming- ham Clearing House association, which consists of all of the city banks, the fol- lowing banks in the cities of Bessemer. Pratt City, Ensley and North Birming- ham were elected members of the associa- tion
 Bessemer National bank.
 Bessemer State bank.
 Bessemer Trust and Banking company
 Bank of Ensley.
 Bank of Alabama, Ensley.
 Bank of Pratt City.
 North Birmingham Trust and Savings bank.
 The officers of all of the above named banks were present at the meeting, and it is the intention of the allied banking interests of these cities to take care of and protect the financial situation here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29

portions, every seat in the Hippodrome being occupied and hundreds standing up. the first grand carnival of the season was maugurated last night. Hundreds gath cred to learn the news of the prohibition fight and still others went to sec the skating.
 The carnival continues for three nights tonight and tomorrow night. There will be five classes each night and the prizes amount to S3,5. The results last night were as folloV&:
 1. Ncatest costume. Miss Mamie Scott. first; Mrs. Sumner. second. Miss Starr, third; Mir Chapman. fourth
 ?. Most comical costume. Miss Gold stein, first; J. G. Tyler second; Walter Cannon, third; r. II. Puryear, fourth.
 5. Best and most graceful straight skat- ing or two-stepping couple. Miss Bertha Lilae and MT. Kahn. Miss Lily smith and Mir Moore. Miss Mamie Scott and Mr. Jenkins, MT. and Mrs. Puryear.
 {. The most graceful waltzing couple. Miss Lilze and MT Kuhn, Miss Flossie VanHoozer and Miss Disheroon. George and Howard Patterson.
 ,. Best and mosi graceful straight skat- ing. to be contested for every night of tile carnival. Scholarship at Il business coi- ege, Miss Ema Lathem. Miss Lilly Smith, MT. Henry Jenkins and l.. II. Pnr- year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
Boy Killed Under Train.

Jake Finley, negro boy about 14 years old. died at St Vincent's hospital yesterday morning from the effects of injuries sustained by being pushed un- der the wheels of a freight train. Fin ley is said to have stated that he was standing at the station at Piney Wood, on the Blocton division of the Birming- ham Mineral railroad, watching the train pass, when another negro walked up behind him and pushed him under the wheels. One of his legs was cut off between the knee and ankle and his death resulted from the wound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
"The Rivals"

The well known old play, The RlNais, with the Jefferson brothers, Joseph and William. playing the leading roles, was presented last night at the Jefferson. The audience was small, owing to election in- terest but the audience was appieela- tive and enjoyed the performance as pre- sented by well balanced cast. William Jefferson, taking the role-ef Bob Acres kent the house convulsed with laughter. His portrayal of the character was eN- cellent. Joseph Jefferson as Sir Thomas O'Trigger as the Irish gentleman of olden days. was all that could be desired. Leopold Lane, as Captain Absolute, hand led his work well, and his voice was eX- ceedingly good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
At the Gayety.

The Gayety Is showing this week list of burlesque features that are worth seeing. The Casino Girls Extravaganza company has more than the average amount of talent for burlesque organiza- ton and tho show pleased a large crowd last night. The performance began with q musical comedietta, entitled "A Gay Old Boy" which elieited the full strength of the company. This comcdetta was di- vided into two acts. with appropriate scenery and costumes and was enlivened with seven musical numbers. There were plenty of laughs and the comedians ex- erted themselves to please.
 The ollo served to introduce some good acts. including De-y and Austin, tn. dancing dolls; Nolan and White. the tramp and the soubrette; Graham and Randall in a novelty creation. Across the Bridge" which was meri;orlouS Ora wford and Manning, grotesque come dans who created much laughter with their comedy dancing, and Moran ana Wiser. jugglers and hat throwers. Th,s team is ore of the finest ever seen heie. Their skill with broad brimmed straw hats is an exhibition that is well worth seeing This act is the strongest on the bill and it won much applause last night
 The show was concluded with second conedetta. entitled "A Night in Gold field. This was also well staged and set off with a number of songs and dan -e5 wiieh gave the girls opportunities to aear some more pretty costumes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
FIrsf Blind Tiger Raid
 Wade By Police Yesterday

While prohibition was being voted on by the people of the county Mayor Ward was enforcing the prohibition ders the Railroad club, which is located at Avenue B and Twentieth street, was rest for violating the Mayors procla- nation, and carloads of liquor beer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
Board of Trade Tonight.

A special meeting of the Board of Trade has been called for this after noon at , o'clock in the rooms of the board, 433-i-5 First National hank building, by President c. c. Heidt. The meeting is one of importance and the desire is expressed bS President Heidt that every member be present if pos sible. All merchants not members of the board are invited to attend the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yes- terday. follows:
 s. NJ. Oglesby of Kellerman to Miss Martha J. Beck.
 Giuseppi Intongna of Ensley to Miss Emma Piazza.
 Isaac l.. Gould of Columbia, Ala, to Miss Annie F. Burley.
 G. L. Gober of North Birmingham to Miss Sallie McCrory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
"Wav Down East"

"Way Down East" will no doubt receive it's usual cordial reception upon its pre- sentation at the Jefferson Thursday matt nee and night. The play and it's story are familiar to all classes of theatre-goers, and it is a matter of general information that but few plays of any character have ever enjoyed the long life and continued prosperity of this Lottie Blair Parker rural comedy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29
Man and Woman Released.

pr. John R. Sherman and Miss An nie Phillips who were brought to Birmin gh am from Haleyville to answer a charge of murder. were released from the county jail yesterday on bonds of 5000 and 5000, respectively. sher- man and Miss Phillips are charged with the responsibility of the death of a baby which was found on the door, step of a negro near Lewisburg some- time ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-29

whisky and other stuff was conhsnted
 Policemen Nix, Street and Devine were commissioned to the work. They went to the club yesterday afternoon and found the men serving liquor to d large crowd. They were all put under bond. The beer was thrown out, and the whisky was also destroyed This was the first blind tiger captured by the nolice force