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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-06

with a sure thing barred before his eyes, stakes on a gallant horse the $50 gold piece his sweetheart had given him for keep sake. Luck smiles on him and he wins fortune and the girl.
 Tim Murphy, always most welcome in this city, is to be at the Jefferson on Tuesday, January 2, in Owen Davis dramatizat ton of Cyrus Townsend Bradys famous story, "A Corner in Coffee As is well known to all readers of fiction, "A Corner in Coffee" was one of the most widely read and best liked stories ever published in 'The Smart Set" and iii the book form earned it's place among the most successful novels of the day.
 One of the greatest dancing teams in the country have been discovered" by the. Chicago critics in, the person of Harry E. Williams and Grace Sloan, who are in the roles of the "Chinarnan and Patsy, in the musical comedy, The Tenderfoot. They are probably the best equipped ee- centriac dancers on the stage today, both have been featured as dancers since they were children. "The Tenderfoot' will be seen here soon.
 One of the most interesting revivals of the old classic comedy, She Stoops to conquer, VIII pc seen lefe Ut t lH6 fJei- ferson when William H. Crane and Ellis Jeffreys appear with their company. The organization will play but few of the more important cities of the. country, IS 1t is the intention of the management to send the co-stars to London for an ex- tensiye run early next year. The sup porting cast has been selected with ex- treme care, and 1t is doubtful if more capable organization has taken the road in many years Both the stars have ere ated enviahle reputations for themselves in many difficult roles.
 The magic of Fritzi Scheff s voice in the successful millinery military comic opera, 'M,lle Modiste," last week, in. Boston,, swayed the conservative Boston Trana- cript to the following rhythmic Judgment of the prima donna's charms, a bit or poetic writing quite too good to be re- served for the pleasurable perusal Of Bostonians alone:
 .When a woodland songbird alights on A telegraph wire along country road. and gives to the skies and all under the skies, It's song of joy from throat that was made for melody, we take slight note of the plumage; 1t is the song and the voice which hold us. It Is so with fritzi Scheff. Hers is the voice of the thrush,
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 his witty interpretations of the part of the tramp. i The production has been well staged and the cast of principals is backed by a costumed in the latest creations of tue best New York and Paris designers. The songs and ensemble numbers are pretty and catchy, while the march numbers are said to be inspiring and beautiful. Many new electrical things have been devised in the lighting effects.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-06

soaring joyously. untrammeled by oh- trusive methods giving sign of no slight est effort. She sings for the love of the song first. and to this simple intent she adds the tonal artistry which education and wise guidance have brought her Grand operas loss was comic opera gain 'M'lle Modiste" is a real comic opera. and not one of the frothy, flimsy things which so frequently masquerade under that name"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-06

a millionaire. Lou. LeClaire, when he turns out to be a cabman Some rapid firing jokes are part of the act
 "The Players is the title of the sketch in which Mir. and Mrs. Power will be seen. which affords them excellent oppor- tunity for displaying their vocal powers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-06
PLAY HOUSE GOSSIP.

After an absence of two years Miss Maxine Elliot will return to Birmingham Friday, January 1s She will be seen at the Jefferson theatre in the Clyde Fitch comedy. Her Great Match" which was received with great acclaim in the east last season.
 Elsie Janis, the star of "The Vanderbilt Cup" is giving special limitations this season of Yvette Guilbert, F'ritzi Seheff and Vesta Victoria. "The Vanderbilt Cup" will be seen here for three per- formanees, January 9 and 26.
 The Southern "College Widow" com pany has developed a mania matrimonial. Four couples have been married, while two other girls are wearing engagement rings.
 "Checkers' is a story of the race track. of the horses and the men whose hearts heat time to their hoofbeats. It begins with a dash-like all races should-and 1t ends with 8 dash, and in between there are moments when the hoofbeats are muf- fled in the dirt of the course and rider and horse are hidden with dust In these moments there are pathos and pain, signs and remorse. and then once more the racer breaks through the dust clouds, and "Checkers," down to nis last cent and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-01-06


 in popular and familiar selections. A soprano with sweet voice Is the manner in which critics refer to Miss Floreda, who is the soloist of the week S bill. Miss Floreda takes particular de- light in rendering the classic selections.
 At the New Gaeyty. The 'Transatlandc Burlesauersr will be the attraction at the New Gayety theatre
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
BELIEVE THEY HAVE
KIDNAPPERS SPOTTED

phia, has issued a general order di-
recting a search Of all districts where
there is a large percentage Of negro
Inhabitants, as a result Of a statement
made by j. II. Dickson, Of No. 344i
Ludlow street, who declares that on
Monday evening he saw suspicious
Joking negress carrying beautiful
white boy about years old. at Twenty
first and Market streets.
The woman, Dickson says. stopped
him and inquired the shortest and
quickest way to Eighteenth and Kater
streets. He pointed east and Market
street. and told her 70 take a Seven
teenth street car She then hurried
down the street. The woman's shoes
were covered with mud and she seemed
greatly excited
Dickson thought nothing more OF the
incident until he read of the Dover
case. He then communicated with the
authorities here, and yesterday they in
formed Captain of Detectives onDaghy'
Of Dickson's story. Captain Donaghy
at once sent Detectives John Lynch and
John Duey to interview Dickson. The
detectives returned to the Central Sta
tion much impressed with the story.
The description of the child the ne
gress carried agrees in many respects.
with the Marvin boy. The child Dick
son saw was very pretty and attract
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
WIFE BEATER
HELD In COURT

Stanley Jawacki, a burly Polander,
was held by Deputy Judge Joslyn in
$500 bail this morning TO answer at
upper court a charge of Wife beating,
preferred by his spouse. Joseffa-
The woman presented a pitiable ap-
pearance as. she limped to the witness
stand, her head and face shrouded in a
black shawl, and told the story of her
wrongs through an interpreter. She
told of how her british husband had
beaten her almost daily during their
sixteen years Of married life, culminat-
ing with an unusually vicious attack
last night
in his own defense the accused told a
rambling story of his wife's failure to
provide his meals. and her fondness for
drink, but Judge Joslyn cut him short
by announcing his bail.
The woman was accompanied in court
by her 7-year-old daughter. who, like
her mother, was enveloped in a shawl
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
DR. MILLER IS
AGAINST BILL
WeII-knOwl MediCt Protests
Against Class Leg alton
in Medicine

Although opposed 20 medical quack-
cry and the practice of Christian Sci
entists. as prohibited in the medical
bill which comes up at Dover for fnal
consideration on Tuesday. Dr. W. =
Mil en-, one of the most widely known
physicians IN this city has placed him-
self ON record as unalterahly opposed Ia
the drastic provision OF the bill which
provides that any young man desiring
TO enter the medical profession shall
spend four years al some recognized
literary school before being permitted
to matriculato at any medical coll eye.
This provision. the doctor says in q
letter 10 each OF the lawmakers. would
work great hardshps upon poor young
men desiring To- study medicine. as it
would. make il necessary for them 10
spend eight years in study at immense
expense TO them and their parents. thus
practically Irohiblting the sons OF
families possessing limited means from
entering a profession FOR which they
are naturally qualified.
DR. MiLor. in support Of his obiec-
tion, calls attention in his letter to the
fact that but very few Of the present
number Of praoticing physicians In this
state have had this four years liter
airy training, and states that the re-
quirement OF the bill is not borne out
by the well-known fact that Delaware
has some Of the best physicians and
surgeons In the country. nearly all Of
whom are without any special literary
training.
It is also pointed out that the passage
of the bin would establish a virtual
medical trust for the next eight years.
for the reason that it would be impos-
sible for any new physician not meet
ing the drastic requirements TO practice
here before the expiration OF that time.
Therefore. Dr. Miller would urge the
legislators TO think the matter over
before crowding through a
measure so manifestly unfair and which
savors so strongly OF class legislation.
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
GOVERNOR LEA
KEEPS POSTED
While III He Sits in Easy Chair
With Telephone in His
Hand

Although Governor Preston Lea is
confined TO his home with a sprained
ankle, and will be for several days. yet
he keeps posted with dolngs Of the out
side world.
The Governor sits in an easy chair in
his "den" at his home. No. 900 Della
ware avenue. and at his hand is a long
distance telephone. BY this means the
Chief Executive Of the state communi-
Gates with his friends and business as
sociates. He is deeply interested in the
disappearance of the Marvin child, and
expresses a hope that the mystery will
soon be solved.
Governor Lea did not receive any
measures to-day from Dover, although
It was expected that the bill appropri-
ating $1,000 for the investigation Of the
Marvin case would come up. It is
probable that the sum. when available.
will be placed in the hands Of the at
torney- general, who will at once take
steps to expend it along the proper
channels.
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
Missionary Day at Grace Church.

Tomorrow viii be Missionary Day
al Grace Methodist Episcopal Church.
Preaching in the morning by the min
lister. Subject: 'The business Of Mis-
sions." The ministers evening sub
ject: "The Leadership of Christian
Men" The Oupheus Gee Club Of the
Wilmington High School, under tho
direction of Prof. W. l.. White, will
sing at the special service for men in
the evening. '@rhe Beautiful Isle" and
1.-THE Lost Chord At this service
Herman Gossen viii sing and Stanley
Baker will have charge OF the mems
chorus. This evening service will be
under the auspices Of st. James
brotherhood OF the church. While the
service is especially for men, both men
and women are invited. The central
portion of the church win be reserved
for men.
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
BRADLEY FUNERAL
ON NEXT MONDAY
Body Arrived Here This A.
ternOOn and Services Will
Be Held Tomorrow

The body OF former Magistrate
Francis $. Bradley, who died in a Phil
adelphia hospital on Thursday night.
arrived here at French street station
at o'clock this afternoon. A large
delegation OF members Of the Inde-
pendence Fire Company, headed by the
Landlith Fife and Drum Corps, escort
ed the remains to the late home OF the
deceased at Pullman Place and Head
street
Funeral services will be held at .
o'clock Tomorrow afternoon, and tho
body will be shipped from this clty
to Newark at II o'clock on Monday
morning and interment made there.
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
DOWIE, "ELIJAH ILL.,"
IS AMONG THE DEAD
NO DETAILS OF
SNAVELY'S DEATH

The body OF Joseph H. snavely. who
died In Chicago last Tuesday. arrived
n Wilmington last evening Tho fun
erN viii be held at the late home of
tho deceased no. 2t2 Poplar street. at
o'clock Tomorrow afternoon Inter-
ment will be made Ia silvcrbroolS
Cemetery.
Members of Mr. snavely's family
have received no particulars OF his
death or IT'S cause. beyond the fact that
he died Of peritonists. Il is said. how w-
ever that he met with foul play in Chi-
cago, which resulted in his DEATH
Mr.. Snavely was SO years OF age. and
had been ia Chicago one year whero
he was employed as foreman OF fur
naces for the Illinois steel Company
Two weeks ago he visited his family
here, and at that time complained Of
feeling IN. He sisurvived by his widow
and four children.
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
TELEGRAPHNEWSINAN NUTSHELL

WASHINGTON-C Knapp,
Of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion. hints at important legal action
in the matter Of compelling unwilling
witnesses TO testify in the investigation
OF the Hartman interests.
WHEELING-Norv /. Johnson, of
Pendleton county. West Virginia, has
instituted suit for divorce from his
wife who It is charged. eloped with a
German Baptist minister.
LONDON-The Womans Enfranchlse-
ment Bill was practically killed i'm the
British House of Commons for the
present session. The gallery of the
House was crowded with women. A
petition signed by 21.OO0 women pro e
testing against suffrage TO their sex
was presented.
SAN FRANCISCO-S. NJ. Shortridga.
one Of the attorneys OF Abe Ruef. the
san Fmncisco boss was given a jail
sentence OF q hours by Judge Dunno
for contempt Of court. Ruef is still
a ogsaave
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
DR.. BARNES WILL
MOVE OFFICES

In order TO accommodate his largely
increasing number Of patients, Or.
Harry Barnes will shortly remove his
offices from 715 West street TO S13 Ship
ley street. At his new loation finely
equipped waiting rooms for men and
women will be maintained. while the
Office proper will be fitted with all the
latest medical and electrical appliances,
including a powerful X-ray machine.
Since ioating in Wilmington last No
vember, DR.. Barnes has succeeded in es-
tablishing a large practice I'm the city,
which by reason of his skill and up-ot-
date methods Of advertising is increas-
ing daily A skilful and progressive
physician. DR. Barnes has achieved
success by the sheer force Of merit and
never-making promises that he is un-
able to fulfil.
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
PAULA BRANDT
DEFIANT YET
Declares That She Will Be
An Actress Sooner or
Later

After pretty little Paula Brandt had
been given into the care Of Agent
Frank Stout in City Court this morning
until Monday next, she told that off,
cial that nothing on earth could swerve
her from her determination to go on
the stage, and that even if she was
detained until she was 25 years old. she
would then carry out her purpose. She
absolutely refused to allow Agent Stout
summon her relatives. maintaining that
she was her "own boss"
Agent Stout stated that Paula had
planned 10 leave for New York at
midnight. where she said she had been
promised a position in a ompany.
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
RIDDLED But
WON'T TELL OF CRIME

When a Delaware division train ar
rived this morning at the French street
station colored man. giving the name
.of George Dutton, Of Townsend. was re-
moved from the baggage car and taken
TO the Delaware Hospital for treatment.
suffering with bullet wounds IN the alb
domen.
The surgeons discovered. on making
an examination Of the wounded man.
that the ieaden pellets had pierced the
intestines In seven places
How the injuries which may prove
fatal We're received The hospital au-
thonties were unable 10 learn. and tho
yofco authorities know absolutely
nothing about the sasA
Evening journal., 1907-03-09

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES by Mrs.
Florence Patterson, with whom he was
infatuated, Henry de- Burt. shot and
fatally wounded himself on the wo-
mans doorstep.
lSbRl4IN-rwo German steamships.
the Wettem and Joergensen, have
touHdered during a gale on the North
Sea. All hands, numbering "a men.
were drowned.
CONCORD. N. H.-Papers in the
Eddy suit were served to-day upon
four local defendants by High Sherief
Kimball. Calvin A. Frye and Lewis
G. Strang, secretary ana assistant sec
retary Of Mrs. Eddy, were served per-
sonally at Mrs. Eddy's home. Pleasant
view. Prof. Heumann shering. the
first reader Of the Church Of Chris.
was served personally at his resi-
dence.
WASHINGTON-Archiz Roosevelt
had a very favorable night. and the
attending physicians this morning re-
Dort his cnrd3tion as L1pnoVeA
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
LIBELLED FOR DAMAGES

AS the result Of a collision in the
Delaware River, near Claymont. Del
last fan between the barge Hampshire
owned by the Davis Coal and Coke
Company. Of West Virginia, and tho
steamship santa Marie, the tugboat
Sweepstakes, owned by the Western
Maryland Railroad Company. was at
tached yesterday afternoon by DEPUTY
United States Marshal Mitchell Sub
sequently the tug was released, the
owners giving $4,000 bond.
The Sweepstakes was towing the
barge. while the steamship was in tow
Of several other tugs. After the coll
lision a damage suit was brought IN
the United States Court here.
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
WILMINGTON HAS
Low DEATH RATE
Compared With Statistics Of
Many Other Towns Of
the Country

Secretary Joseph Wigglesworth. Of
the Board of Health IN order to COM
pare the mortality OF Wilmington in
the year Of 1906 with that Of other
cities, has received statistics from 21
other towns. and this city shows up
well in the list. Wilmington's percent
age is 1912, while that Of the city OF
Richmond, Va, with a population Of
about 250 less than that Of this city,
has a percentage Of 23.01 in deaths.
The following table gives the COM
parative mortality:
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
COMMITTEE ACCEPT REPORT
Horace c. Rettew's Books May Be
Turned Over to His sondemsn.

For the present the finance commit
tee OF Levy Court win ask no further
report from County Comptroller
Chandler regarding the accounts OF
Horace G.. Rettew.
The committee held a lengthy meet
Ing this morning and agreed to accept
Mr. Chambers statement. Il is prob
able that Mr.. Rettew's accounts viii
he turned over TO his oondsmen to go
over I'm order that they may take any
steps in the matter that they may
deem advisable.
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
SPRINGTIME BRINGS ROBINS
Red-crested Birds Furnished Song on
city's Outskirts Toe day.

Early risers ON the outskirts OF the
city this morning We're treated 20 the
first bird conceut OF the year. the
chorus being led by Robin Bedbreast,
with his usual tuneful program Of trllls
and peeps.
As the arrival of spi1ngtime and tho
robins always occur simultaneously, we
may now look for "a season OF delight
ful weather, this hope being borne ou-
by the IDEAL weather conditions OF to-
day, with balmy air. bright sunshine
and all that goes TO make being out OF
doors a pleasure.
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
The Markets.

Owing to the bright and peasant
morning, and the fairly good condition
Of the roads, an unusually large num-
Der Of farmers displayed their wares
along the market streets to-day.
Prices Of all produce was materially
lower, the drop In prices being espe-
cially noticeable I'm eggs. which sod at
% cents a dozen, and butter. which
brought 80 to 80 cents per pound.
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
Was Innoeent-oot Soaked.

john hagan LETT the dock in City
&ourt this morning a very orestfallen
individual. He was chtrged with
vagrancy by the police. who alleged
tha the was a regular lodger at the
Hail. Ragan denied this soft inn
parchment and declared he was guilty
only of drunkenness, so to satisfy him
the charge was changed.
Now If Ryan had pleaded guilty OF
lbeen convicted on the vagrancy charge
he would have received 10 days at the
worlShouse, but INSTEAD was given $40
fine and costs, which in his case viii
mean just six times as long to stay
behind the bars.
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
nAn on. pa;a E;n.

Adolphus McNitt a eolored man liv-
ing not far from the centre of'the city,
was before Judge Joslyn this morning
To explain why he kept an unregistered
dog This he could not DO, and as n
result was forced 10 contribute s. and
costs TO the city treasury)and take out
q tcsnss 80 Tthe costly -knins.
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
POLICE NOW in
HAPPY MOOD
Passage of Pension Bill
Meets With Public
Approval
SOME VETS" ON THE FORCE

The Slate Senate has passed the pe-
lice pension bnl and as The measure
had already received q favorable voto
ln the House of Representatives. n
IS now up To Governor Lea 10 approvo
l'' IL is certain that he viii do So. as
soon as the matter is brought to his
attention.
The police are elat.l over tho mas
sage Of the hln m both branches of
ahe Legislature. and they are already
discussing plans TO raise "a FUND which
will be In charge of o. board of ten tr-,s.
tees, composed OF the three members
OF the Police Commission. the chair
men or the finance and police com
imttecs OF city Council ANA Eve mem.
bers OF the police force 90 be elected
The city treasurer will be the custodian
OF the fund.
Provisions Of the Act
The measure provides that any MON
Der Of the police department who has
served twenty-five years ON the for,e
may be retired on half pay ON his own
application. but if no is physically m
to continue duty he may remain on tho
ioree. Accidents while In the discharge
OF duty. which may result in pcrma-
nent Injury and sickness viii also be
considered and the applicant retired ON
pension.
The nucleus OF the fund will be an
propnated by Council and g.. 900 is the
amount fixed as the annual appropria-
tion from the city. Aside from this
the police viii give benefits such as
baseball contests. and other amuss-
ments, with the sanction OF the Police
Commissioners. the proceeds Of which
viii be devoted 10 the pension fund
The police wiz also give ono per cent
OF their salaries and in this way. 90
is hoped, a large fund viii be main
tained.
Oldest Member on the Force
The oldest member OF the Police Dc
pertinent is William Heal For ca long
time he has been Municipal Court Off
Ger but in years gone by he did
splendid service as a patrolman and IS
today the grand old wet" OF the de-
partment, aud the idol OF the younger
cops" He counts up nearly forty
years OF active service and though IS
years Of age, is sim an active -man.
The next I'm point OF years in service
are probably Turnkey John A. solo
mon and Patrolman William r. Todd
who are each credited with about %
years Of service.
Turnkey James Neely aud House
Sergeant Tucker are also we'll up IN
the service. the latter having served
with one or two periods Of short dur
alton, about twenty-five years I'm the
department.
Chief George Black has been a mem-
Der Of the force for about l6 years.
Captain Med" Evans. IS to 20 years
and Captain Thomas A, Kane about
fourteen years.
There are also number OF patrol
men who have done continuous duty
for from Il 10 16 years and are stn
active. and barring accidents and sick
ness. VIII be able to do duty for years
TO come.
The Police Matrons
The police matrons. who also come
under the pension act, have been faith
ful to their trust for years Mrs.
Mary E. White has done duty for about
20 years and Mrs. Ellen G. Wogan Is
not far behind. They are lovable
women and enjoy the esteem OF every
man ON the force.
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
Authorities Allow Hart to Go,
Believing !le Knows Moth
ing Of the Kidnapping
PHILADELPHIA
POLICE ONA CLUE

Here is a description G missing
Horace n. Marvin:
Age-3 years 10 months.
Heights feet.
Weight-40 pounds.
Straight, very eight,
brushed down over forehead and
ragged In front. where he cut it
himself with scissors.
Eyes-Light blue, with large
baby stare.
Slight scar over one eyebrow.
mplexian-Ruddy.
Wore Buster Brown" suit, all
blue overocat, double row brass
buttons. knit red cap, button
shoes.
End right finger shipped off in
cigar cutter.
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
Ronus HeaIers Rounded up.

Charles Wright and Harry Bowen, two
Of the most notorious fake commission
men who have swindled many farmers Of
this and other States during the past year
were taken into custody at Camden, n. j.,
yesterday ON warrant sworn out by one
ftheir alleged victims.
Evening journal., 1907-03-09
Want Id separate Pan
Rambler MACHINES Coming

The Delaware Auto Storage and Re
pair Company announces the expected
arrival of three of the new model Ram
bier automobiles. This machine has
become deservedly popular Of late, and
it is probable that many of them wiz
be seen here this summer.