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The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-16

UciSnlIut OF persons TO meet is TIL
oual genius Of Robert Dickey VIII,
was Thorn in the play Mr.. Dicke,
ialso was here last year with Mr.
Edeson. He is a graduate of tt,
/ University Of Michigan at Ann ArboI
and Is most versatile combining with
Lis very evident talent as an actor
recognized merit as a playwright. He
has written several vaudeville
sketches and curtain.raisers nov
| being produced On the stage and
aims to do more Serious work. taking
| his stage life as 4 part OF practical
preparation for his literary efforts
HE believes that the most successful
| playwFights are those who have the
experience of life behind the scenes.
Mr.. Sage is nephew of the late
Russell Sage the financier, and is
ialso college man. He plays the
part Of TAYLOR, the wounded one in
the famous football scene and puts
much strength into the character Of
the young man who is forced to re-
main out of the game at the critical
point because of MS accident Mr.
Sage is one most happily met. Of de-
cidedly pleasing personality.
Messrs. Ford and Dickey played on
their mandolins, all joining in the
songs they gave and it was a pleas
ant thing to see the members Of this
admirable company bearing toward
each ether the ss,ne kindly feeling
and cengeniality that is seen between
brothers and sisters which is their
con. pensation for the sacrifice OF
home-life Only among well bred
young people could such relations so
happily exist in the trying life Of the
stage
Luncheon was served during the
evening and it was with genuine re-
greet that the guests parted company
John W. Eakin has returned from
an extended trip to points in Texas
Mrs. Jacob Lind has gone to Muir
physboro to visit Mrs. J. NJ Herbert
and Mrs. Walter.
Mrs Bert Watson and daughter
Marion. are confiney to heir home on
Twelfth street by illness.
Mrs. Mary Bernstein of The Halli-
day has returned from visit with
relatives at Centralia and Du Quoin. |
Miss Eta Schulz who has been the |
guest of friends aud relatives here |
has returned to her home in Charles
ton, Mo.
Caspar Kusener left yesterday lor
Arkansas to accompany home his |
daughter who has been visiting rela-
tiTes there.
I. Judge and Mis-. ". S Dewey who
ire visiting in the Berkshire Hills of
Massachusetts are expected to re-
turn home next week,
p WI. AiuhtAtt L. fiiiitdA1 VI Ct
Lonis, was in the city yesterday en-
quite 10 Columbus, KY, to visit hsi
brother, r. c. Hilleary
Mrs. J. A. Woofson and daughter, |
Mss Mary Of Coulteryille formerly
# this city are guests of Mrs. John
JcEwen of Seventh street
Rev l. a. HUNDRED was in the city
He has entered upon his
uties as pastor of the Congrega
ional church at Golden and will re-
move his family to that place
Mrs. ]. J. Rendleman returned last
vening from St Louis where she at
ended the chrysanthemum show at
ihaw's Garden and the flower show
+ the Missouri Botanical Society.
among the marvels of the horticul-
urist's art seen was display of 352
lew different varieties Of chrysan
hemums.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-16
Unfair.

The man who is afraid he can't
seldom give himself chance to find
whether he can or not.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-16
Fish Tina, Live Iona.

The salmon is said to live about ten
years. but pike and carp sometimes
reach $50 years.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-16
CAIRO TRAVELLER
IN LIME-L|GH1
ceSHED ANNA MERCHANTS
CASHIERS CHECKS AND
OFFERED TO TAKE AL
THEY HAD-cOCD
OBJECT LESSON

Tho Anna Democrat SAYS.
a Cairo travelling man excited avs
add establishment here TUESDAY. lie
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-16

Mrs. ]. j. Rendleman returned last
evening from st. Louis where she at
tended the chrysanthemum show at
Shaw's Garden and the flower show
of the Missouri Botanical Society.
Among the marvels of the horticul-
turist's art seen was display of 352
new different varieties Of chrysan
themums.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-16

John W. Eakin has returned from
an extended trip to points in Texas
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-16

Mrs. Jacob Lind has gone to Muir
.physboro to visit Mrs. J. NJ. Herbert
and Mrs. Walter.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-11-16

Rev. l. a. HUNDRED was in the city
yesterday. He has entered upon his
duties as pastor of the Congrega-
tional church at Golden and viii re-
move his family to that place
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
YARDS CLEANER
 THAN FOR MONTHS
ALL ROADS IN DISTRICT ARE NOW IN MUCH BETTER SHAPE AND CARS ARE BEING MOVED sATIs- FACTORllY.

All the railroads in the Birmingham dis trict are now in better condition to handle freglht than they have been in many months past. Ever since Christmas the condition on several of the roads has been gradually Improving.
 The greatest improvement recently has been in the Southern railway, brought about by the efforts of M. M. Richey and the life injected into the forces under him in Birmingham.
 A. b. Lightner, general agent of the Frisco and MT. coppage, the new supern tendent, have also begun 10 get matters in much better shape on that road. Plans are on foot by the Frisco to improve it considerably in Birmingham.
 The Louisville and Nashville cleans up it's Birmingham yards onve every week, and for the past four or five Monday mornings Superintendent Brooks has re- ported clean yards. The road is also moving it's traffic through the week in much better shape than it was several months ago, which leaves fewer cars to be moved on Saturday night and Sun day
 The additional motive power of tho Central of Georgia some weeks ago put that road in shape to increase it's move ment in this district, especially in the matter of handling coal, as large num- Der of large capacity coal cars were re- ceived at the same time
 The Sea board and the Queen and Cres- cent have also improved, and both are now handling much more freight than some time. back. The improvements on the Queen and Crescent which retarded train service are about complete, and this is enabling the road to move freight with greater facility.
 During the past week or ten days the Southern has cleaned number of stor- age tracks of the bad order cars which had accumulated on them, which accum- ulation was credited with doing more to block the Southern in this district than any other thing. About ninety of these bad order cars were cleaned up last week and so far this week, and the next few days will see about 150 more bad order cars repaired and in service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
GAYETY TO CLOSE
 AT END OF WEEK
SEASON HAS BEEN VERY SuC- CESSFUL FINANCIALLY, AND
 PLANS ARE ALREADY BEING MADE FOR THE COMING SEASON

The Gayety theatre will close for tho summer months after the performance Saturday night. The attraction that was booked for next week had to be cancelled on account of the serious illness of the owner and manager, and tho Columbia Amusement company decided to close the theatre after tomorrow.
 The season at the Gayety has been very successful from every standpoint. The theatre has paid well and 1t has estab- lished itself as one of the popular places of amusement in Birmingham.
 Manager McArdle stated yesterday that he and the Columbia Amusement com- pany were both immensely pleased with this seasons success at the Gayety and that he expected next season to be even more successful. He complfmented Bir- mingham as a theatre town, and said that no other city of the same population in the country had anything like as good a reputation in the theatrical world. The theatre will be opened again early in September, and it is probable that Man ager McArde will return next season. He has made number of friends in Birmingham this season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
LOVING CUP PRESENTED
 TO NABB BY PRESS CLUB

The Birmingham Press club yesterday afternoon presented to c. H. Nabb, pro- prietor of the Hotel Hillman, a hand some loving cup, as a token of the es- teem in which the members hold Mir. Nabb. The presentation was made by a special committee, named at the last meeting of the organization. The com mittee consisting of c. w. Ufford, c. M. Stanley, D. R. Norman, J. B. Babb and w. c. Jenkins, called upon MT. Nabb at the hotel yesterday afternoon and the presentation remarks were made by MT. Babb. The spokesman called at tention to the pleasant relations between the members of the club and the man for whom the cup was intended and stated that the cup yas given merely as a slight evidence of the cordiality of the relations and of appreciation for the in terest MT. Nabb had always shown in the clubs welfare.
 MT. Nabb was deeply touched by the remembrance and stated that never in his life had he received a gift which he would treasure more highly. "lt is because I value the friendship of the members of tho. Birmingham Press club so highly" he said, "that this cup ap- peals to me more than it would coming from any other source. l have no words to express my appreciation of the clubs thoughtfulness and I hope that the com mittee will express to the club at it's next meeting my heartfelt thanks
 The cup is of graceful design, about twelve inches high, is of silver with gold lining and bears the handsomely engraved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
ROMANTIC DEvoNshIRs. The Land Made Famous by PhIIpottss
 Novels.

Philpotts has made us familiar with romantic Devonshire, in his fascinating novels, 'sThe River" Children of the Mist" etc. The characters are very human the people there drink coffee with the same results as elsewhere. A writer at Rock House, Orchard Hill. Bideford, North Devon, states.
 For 30 years I drank coffee for break fast and dinner but some five years ago I found that 1t was producing indigestion and heartburn, and was making mo restless at night. These symptoms wero followed by brain flag and a sluggish mental condition.
 When I realized this, I made up my mind that to quit drinking coffee and having read of Postum, l concluded to try 1t. I had 1t carefully made, accord ing to directions, and found to my agree able surprise at the end of a week, that I no longer suffered from either indi- gestion. heartburn. or brain flag, and that l could drink 1t at night and secure restful and refreshing sleep
 Since that time we have entirely dis continued the use of the old kind of cof- fec growing fonder and fonder of Postum as time goes on. My digestive organs certainly do their work much better now than before. result due to Postum Food Coffee, 1 am satisfied
 "As table beverage we find (for all the members of my family use iD that when properly made 1t is most refreshing and agreeable, of delicious flavor and aroma. Vigilance is. however. necessary to secure this. for unless the servants are watched they are likely to neglect the thorough boiling which it must have in order to extract the goodness from the cereal Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek, Mich. Read the little book, The Road to Melville" in pkgs. There's a reason
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
CATCHES BRASS THIEVES. Several Junk Dealers Encourage Little
 Negroes In the Thefts.

Detective Sullivan of the Louisville and Nashville railroad yesterday spent greater part of the day in seeing punish ment well meted out to 8 dozen little negroes
 He ran into the bunch in the yards and caught them stealing quite good deal of valuable brass and scraps of material Most of them were under 14 years of age, so the detective had to content himself with taking the truants by the ears to their parents, and standing by while their mothers laid the straps on good and heavy.
 One boy who escaped will be arrested. for there is good proof that he stole eight valves, valued at s14 each. He was armed with monkey wrench and was going about the business in the u-to-datc manner.
 The police are having a great deal of trouble at present with brass and iron thieves and they attribute it wholly to the fact that two or three of the junk dealers encourage the negroes by never trying to find out if the property is stolen When negro carries in piece of an engine or furnace. which common sense would tell had been stolen, many of the junk dealers buy without question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
RECORD OF THE COURTS,

While not making much display or noise Judge Lane in the circuit court and Judge Weaver in the criminal court, are cutting a wide swath in the docket presented each day.
 In the circuit court yesterday Judge Lane disposed of the following cases: Birmingham Dry Goods company vs. Alabama and Mississippi Clothing com pany, damages tried and taken under advisement.
 T. H. Spencer vs. c. G. Abercrombie & Co.,, dismissed.
 c. G. Abercrombie & Co. vs. T. H. Spencer dismissed.
 Standard oil company vs. B. G. Ste yens. tried and taken under advise- ment
 C. D. Eberso1e vs. J. L. Arlington; judgment for sS.
 w. B. Bankhead vs. c. A. Allen, as- sumpsit; plaintiff took a non-suit.
 Doster- Warrington Drug Co. vs. Bir- mingham Hide and Tallow Co.,, assump- sit; plaintiff took a non-suit
 Circuit Court Docket.
 The following docket is set for trial in the circuit court today:
 Charles G. Lawrence vs. J. w. Mcqueen, assumpsit; J. H. Parsons vs. Elizabeth Downey, ct al., claim suit; c. w. Austin vs. Spiro-Long company. appeal; Bluen- thai & Bickert vs. M. Wertheimer, ct al., garnishment; J. H. billiard vs. Birming- ham Mining and Contracting company assumpsit; John Nichols vs. Peter Likur- r D AIaCa fu Brown, appeal.
 Criminal Court.
 Yesterday was lucky day for defend- ants in the second division of the criminal court Only two cases were convicted out of docket of twelve or fifteen, and these convictions were for minor offenses.
 chancery Court.
 In the chancery court yesterday, A. s. Cowan, trustee of the estate of Steve Lacey. filed bill against Ollie V. Lacey, ct all, in which the plaintiff alleges that he was appointed trustee of the estate of Steve Lacey, after he was declared bankrupt
 The bill recites that Lacey and Massey were partners in a business and that Lacey owed $500 That the business was sold for s12OO and the money turned over to Ollie V. Lacey, the wife of Steve Lacey. that she deposited the money in the Bessemer Trust and Savings bank. The plaintiff prays that the transfer of the s12Oo to Ollie V. Lacey be declared fraudulent and that the amount be turned over to him as trustee for the creditors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
SKATING AT EAST LAKE. Large Crowd Attends Opening Night
 of Masquerade Carnival.

The steady growth and popularity of the skating rinks was shown last night, when large crowd of skaters and spec tators faced the indictment weather to at- tend the opening night of the two days masquerade carnival at the East Lake skating auditorium.
 The mask carnival was a success from every standpoint. The programme was under the personal direction of Prof w. C. Mcconnell. who deserves much credit for the entertainment and the success with which his efforts were met.
 lhe mask carnical will close tonight and another large crowd is anticipated. Valuable prizes will be awarded to the most graceful skaters and the most orig final costumes on the floor tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
ASKED TO ATTEND
 MEETING TUESDAY
PLANS FOR BIRMINGHAM COTTON EXCHANGE WILL BE DISCUSSED AND JEMlSON ISSUES INVITA- TON TO ALL INTERESTED.

Robert Jemison, IT,, president of the Commercial club, has issued an invitation to all interested in the proposed cotton warrant exchange to be present at the conference to be held in Birmingham Tuesday. The conference will be in the Commercial club rooms and is a result of a call issued this week by number of representative citizens of various parts of the south who are interested in the movement.
 The call issued by MT. Jemison is as follows:
 A conference will be held in the Com mercial club rooms beginning Tuesday, April 23. at o'clock, for the purpose of considering plans for the better ware housing, handling and financing cotton, and for the establishment of a warrant exchange, to the end that the marginal dealing in cotton may be abolished. On behalf of the Commercial club, I extend cordial invitation to attend this con ference to all those who may be inter- ested in this movement, which can be made to prove so beneficial to the south. Yours truly,
 ROBERT JEMISON, JR.,
 President. Attest. I R RARR Secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
PLANS FOR T. p. A.
Banquet and Trolley Ride Over Dis
 trict Arranged for Visitors.

The committee on entertainment of Post B. Travellers Protective association. has issued a circular to the members of the post in regard to the plans for the en- tertainment of the visiting Travellers Pro- tective association members at the an- nual meeting of the Alabama division to be held here May 8 and g.
 Among other things banquet will be given on the evening of May 8, at which all the members. visitors and their lady friends will be seated. Then visitors will also be rendered trolley ride to Besse- mer, Ensley and over Birmingham on special cars, which will be chartered for the occasion. There will also be re- ception and dance rendered the visitors.
 ne committee includes H. B. Ken nedy, John l.. Parker, John w. O'Neill, J. E. Russell and F. l.. Higdon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
BABY WAS LEFT ID MERCY OF B|C RATS One Ear Had Been Eaten Off
 Entirely BONES OF ARM EXPOSED Inhuman Negro Mother Is Held Pend ing Developments, But No Law
 Can Be Found to Apply
 to the Case.
BONES OF ARM EXPOSED

Before the eyes of the world, in the presence of his own mother bloody and dirty and mangled, the little 6-months-old son of Alice Hall, a negress, was held up in Judge Feagin's court. It was indeed a horrible sight
 As Humane Officer Bennie pointed out the evidence against the conscienceless woman, he said: Here look at the ear rats have gnawed it all off; and see the little arm through blood and grime you can see the very bone."
 Found near a rat hole, huge chunk of meat, which the rats were devouring at their pleasure, the little negro was res cued just in time. As the words of con demnation were heaped upon the mother, both by the judge and every one in the court room, she screamed at the top of her voice, but it was the scream of d heather cannibal, whose offspring was to her less than an animal.
 Yesterday morning it was learned at headouarters that the baby had been left by its mother in the filthy house for more than week. she only going back at night and giving 1t hardly any attention. It is said that a white man went there two days ago, turned up his nose in dis gust and left.
 Mortified By Sight.
 When Chief Wier, Officer Bennie and George Devine reached the house in Third alley, between Twenty and Twen- ty-third streets, they were horrihed py the sight that met their gaze. Three large rats scampered away from the body of the child as it lay in the middle of the floor on an old quilt which was liter ally covered with vermin and filth
 The child's whole body was plastered with blood, and the bone showed through the arm in several places The ear was entirely gone. Another day or two and the baby must have died
 Judge Feagin was puzzled over the case. He immediately notified Dr. w. R. Petti- ford. who found place for the baby at the Newtown hospital He is expected to live, as aside from his injuries he looked to be healthy.
 No Law for the Case.
 But when it came to handling the wom- an the court found no law that applied 10 her case. In fact, 1t became evident that neither the city nor state has any laws relative to cruelty to children.
 Just such law as this Humane Off1cer Bennie has been endeavoring to get through the legislature, but as yet 1t has gone no further than the committee. Such cases will be coming up all the time, and the officer seeks to be empowered 10 pro- tect children as well as animals.
 The case was continued until today, when, if Judge Feagin can find any sec ton whatever that will allow him to bind her over, she will be sent to the peni- tentiary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Bljou.

Around the Clock" at the Bijou this week, is proving one of the best shows of the season at that playhouse. It is gem timely entertaining and is characterized by many novelties. Billie Ritchie takes the leading role in a manner that leaves nothing to be desired, and he Is supported by one of the best musical comedy organ izations seen here In some time. The third act creates hilarity at every performance. Next week the Bijou will offer Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl" a melodrama which is chiefly notable for heavy scenic effects and realism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
Prizes at East Lake.

The following prizes were awarded last night at the East Lake skating audito- rium
 First Mrs. McIlvain and l.. R. Brock. Second. Miss Eula Disheroon and E. J. Deacey.
 Third Miss Carrie Scott and Ed But terfield.
 Fourth. Miss Agnes Whiting and J. II. Conley.
 Fifth. L. R. Brock.
 Sixth Miss Lydia McIlvain. Seventh R. L. Boatwright. Eighth. Raymond Disheroon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
Amateur Niqht.

The amateurs will hold forth at the Gayety tonight with another of those original conceits that Manager McArdle arranges for the entertainment of the Gayety patrons. Tonight tho youngsters will try to pick out their shoes in a pile thrown In barrel, and the first to find his shoes and put them on will win ths
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
Mary MannerIna at the Majestic.

The appearance of Mary Mannering in new play is a double joy, the fulfill ment of which will take place at the Ma Jestic on April 2s and 24. for two per- formances. when the beautiful and gifted actress will appear for the first time in this city in Glorious Betsy" roman- tic comedy by Rida Johnson Young. The story of the comedy surrounds the court ship which resulted in tho marriage of Elizabeth, better known in history as betsy Patterson of Baltimore, to Jerome Bonaparte, the young brother of tho French Emperor.
 The heroine of Miss Mannering's new play, is none other than the beautiful, fascinating wit. Elizabeth Patterson. the Baltimore belle, who made international history in her marriage to Jerome Bona parte, the younger brother of Napoleon. Emperor of tho French.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday to the following:
 Oscar Tuck Bessemer, and Miss Carrie Summers.
 J. Pierce Thomas, East Lake, and Miss J. M Sessions, Ensley, and Miss Bertha Knowles.
 Charley Palmer, Graves Mines, and Irene Grey Bernhard. Mrs. Alice Mize.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
Dog and Pony Show.

One of the new features of the Gentry shows this year Is the chiidren's recep- tion given at the conclusion of the per- formance. All tho children are invited to enjoy a ride on the ponies and elephants. all of which are in charge of careful at- tendants and perfectly gentle. The little folks get no end of enjoyment out of this portion of the show. The Gentry shows are better than ever this year if reports are to be credited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19

is to be represented by Marion D. Lazen- by. Howard college at East Lake by Jesse A. Cook and the Alabama Poly Leod
 Delegates from Auburn and Greensboro will arrive in Birmingham this morn ing. The winner of tonight's contest will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
Has Not Acquired BatteIIe.

The rumor published in an afternoon paper that the Southern Steel company had acquired the Battele furnace has been positively and authoritatively de- nied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19

Final preparations have been made for the Alabama intercollegiate oratorical contest, which will be held in the High school auditorium tonight. There will be no charge for admission.
 Three speakers will compete for honors. The Southern university at Greensboro
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19

be awarded the Cox medal. II. H. Hay good of Howard college will preside over th, meeting. The contest tonight is the fifth annual intercollegiate event in the state and great interest has been taken in the meeting by all college men in the state. Howard college has been in charge of the arrangements