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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
SOLONS INVITED
 TO SEE THE PLAY
Mayor and Aldermen Invited To See Municipal Drama at the Jeffer-
 son This Week.

The Mayor and Aldermen of Birming- ham have been invited to witness the performance of George Broadhurst's political play, "The Man of the Hour" which will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre Wednesday and Thursday nights and Thursday mati- nee. The idea was conceived by Man ager R. $. Douglas, who thought it a good thing to bring the city solons to- gether to witness a timely play that deals entirely with municipal affairs. He wired Manager John s. Hale of "The Man of the Hour" company at New Orleans Saturday morning as fol- lows; What do you think of advisi- blity of inviting Mayor and Council of Birmingham to witness performance Wednesday night?"
 The following reply came few hours later: Perfectly satisfactory to me. Invite the Mayor and Aldermen by all means.''
 Manager Douglas got busy just as soon as he received the telegram in answer to his message and wrote in vitations to every alderman of the city of Birmingham, the president of the council and Mayor Ward. In each letter he enclosed ticket for Wednes- day nights performance. It is not the purpose of Manager Douglas to bring the city's lawmakers together in body, but he merely desires the to see d play that has been commented on free ly all over the country by men in of flee.
 The following is a copy of the in : vitation sent out:
 Birmingh am, Ala, Oct. 19, 1907.
 Dear Sir-On Wednesday and Thurs day nights and Thursday matinee the great political play. The Man of the Hour,' will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre. It is play that deals with municipal affairs in an en- tertaining way, and I am quite sure you will find genuine enjoyment in wit messing what is said to be d strong, able and timely drama. Please accept the enclosed ticket and honor The Man of the Hour" with your presence. Very truly yours. R. S. DOUGLAS,
 Manager Jefferson Theatre.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
IN DEAD EARNEST
 ABOUT 5-CENT FARE
Public Meeting To Be Held To,
 morrow Night
RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED
Pratt City and EnsIey Are Especially Interested, as They Claim Dis criminations Are Being
 Made Against Them.

A nublio meeting will be held tot
 night at s o'clock in the council
 her at the city hall by the join
 mittee on the Ensey-5-cent-fare
 ton. A. II. Ford, president of [.
 mingham Railway, Light and Pow
 pany. has been presented with a
 ton setting forth the reasons why tne committee thinks the scent fare should be granted and has also been invited to attend the meeting tomorrow night and state the company's side of the aues- ton.
 In addition to the members of the com mittee and MT. Ford. there will also ne representatives from the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Birmingham. Ens- ley and Pratt City. The meeting will be open and all citizens interested in the matter are invited to attend.
 The facts as set forth in the resolu- ton sent to MT, Ford were that some five years ago the officials of the Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power com pany promised to put on a 5-cent fare to Ensley just as soon as the population guaranteed 1t, and that since then the population has quadrupled and 1t has been found necessary to construct an ad- ditonal line in order to handle the bus mess It also claimed that discrimination was being shown in that the company was hauling passengers to East Lake, Gate City and Powderly. which are as far as Pratt City and Ensley, for g. cent fare and also that discrimination was being shown in that the company sold d book of fifty tickets for S2.80 good for a trip from Ensley or Pratt City to Birmingham, which Is an average of 3=s cents per ticket It was also stated that the intervening country has built up considerably during the last few years
 This matter has been subjected to Il great deal of comment recently. and is attracting particular attention in Pratt City and Ensley where a large number of citizens have announced their inten- ton of coming to Birmingham Monday night and attending the meeting. The joint committee is composed of commit- tees from the Commercial club, Board of Trade, the Commercial clubs of Ensley and Pratt City and a number of other commercial organizations. J. 10. Shelby is chairman of the joint committee. and the other members are Mayor J. E. Lacey of Pratt City ex-Mayor F. J. Hudnail Of Pratt City, Dr. G. w. Brown of Pratt City, Charles J. Herbert, D. J. Hummer and F. W Avery of Ensley. W. M. Dren- nen, T. H. Molten. w. D. Wood. Hugh McGeever and number of others from Birmingham.
 The members of this committee are set on having this 5-cent fare. and it is their belief that the company will grant it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
"The Modern Lady Godiva."

In the title role of her new play, "The Modern Lady Godiva,' Amelia Bingham played to two large audiences at the Jefferson theatre yesterday afternoon and last night The play is social drama in four acts, written by Frederick F. Schra- der and Lloyd M. Bingham.
 Miss Binghams new play is based upon the story of Coventrys eleventh century heroine, Lady Godiva; though it is not in any sense a dramatization of the famous woman's adventures. On the other hand, as the title indicates, the drama is one of contemporary interest. The scenes are laid in London today, and the characters are taken from the English aristocratic society.
 The story is that of woman, who, like Coventry's Lady Godiva, makes heroic sacrifice of modesty and self in order that others may benefit.
 In the role of "The Modern Lady Godiva" Miss Bingham is indeed strong and fascinating character. Her acting is one of the strongest examples of dra- matic art The role is one which calls for all of Miss Binghams wealth of phy- sicaI charm as well as her ability as an emotional actress. Miss Bingham makes the part of Lady Mary all that it can be made, and in her climaxes the acting is superb. Too much can not be said of her efforts.
 The play is one which requires a clever company, and there are several of the minor characters who carry their efforts excellently. W. l.. Abingdon as Sir Charles. and J. Gorgon Edwards as Mi chael Harrigan are good in the opposite roles. Frank Hollins, as Elgar Fitz- Vernon, is clever In his presentation of the part. Miss Jane Gordon, as Clara Fairfield, is very winsome in her part as an American heiress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
CAMP HARDEE MEETS. Capt. John G. Smith Reads War Story Which Is Highly Enjoyed.

Camp Hardee met yesterday afternoon in regular session in the Commercial club rooms and an interesting meeting was enjoyed by the old veterans. Capt. John G. Smith read a war story. which vas highly enjoyable, and Col. J. W. Bush told of the killing of Dalgreen. The members of the camp also made indi- yidual contributions to the fund which is being raised for the erection of d monument on the Shiloh battlefield.
 At the next meeting of the camp dele gates to the state reunion to be held in Montgomery on November 1914 will be elected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20

Chief Wier has received an order from Mayor Ward, chairman of the police com- mission, further instructing the police of flcers who have been assigned to the crowded corners. They are instructed to make street cars as well as people move on" and to arrest motormen for blocking the streets.
 w. E. Wier. Chief, City:
 Dear Sir-Please inform your police of- fcers in the central district that on and after Sunday, October 20, 1907, that no street cars will be allowed to stop at any point except for the purpose of turning switches or the necessary loading and unloading of passengers.
 That the officers may understand bet ter please explain to them that we are breaking up the habit of cars standing in the middle of the streets waiting for schedule time to leave and also waiting for the men to loaf around and drink water, etc.
 It will be the officers duty to order the car to move on, and if it does not move to arrest the motorman for blocking the street. Very truly, G. WARD,
 Mayor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Wayor Is Determined to
 Stop Blocking 0f Traffic

A determined effort is being made by the commission to remedy the crowded streets. Last night the traffic was so heavy that at times people were seen walking in the middle of the streets. On First and Second avenues and Twentieth street the people waiting for cars have the habit of standing in the middle of the street, so closely packed together that horse and buggy can hardly pass.
 If the public will help along by remem- bering the "step lively proposition, re- suits will be better all around. The peo pie are not fair to vehicles which have the right of way over foot passengers except on crossings. Those waiting for cars are urged to stand on the sidewalks and not in the middle of the street. The picked squad of policemen are to attend to the crowd who set trunks, valises and bundles in the middle of the streets
 These men have been commended on their work fof the past two days. It is noticed that they get out in the street instead of leaning up on the walls in con- versation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
TRYING TO STOP
 SCARLET FEVER

City Health Officer R. B. Hardness makes an appeal to the citizens of Bir- mingham to aid the physicians in putting stop to the scarlet fever which has been prevailing in Birmingham for weeks and he has written this letter to the Mayor;
 Hon. George B. Ward, Mayor, City
 Dear Sir-I wish you would assist in calling attention of the public to the fact that scarlet fever, in many cases so mild as to escape notice, has been pre- yailng in Birmingham and vicinity for some weeks In order to guard against the further spread of this disease. 1 wish to urge upon every household the neces- sty of seeing that no case of scarlet fever is overlooked
 The idea is prevalent that negroes do not have scarlet fcyer-this Is entirely wrong and has done al great deal of harm-it is simply due to the fact that scarlet fever is more difficult to recoe- nize in negro because of his dark skin.
 The following facts should be remera- bered by all who are interested in the public welfare:
 Scarlet fever is not confined to chn- dren, Adults also may have it.
 Scarlet fever may appear in q form so mild as 10 hardly amount to ill., ness. There may be no fever to attract attention. The throat may be only slight ly reddened and the patient may not complain of it. The eruption may be very slight and very transient. yet in such a case fatal complications may arise at any. time if due precautions are not used in handling the case. Also others exposed to such a case may con- tract the disease in a quickly fatal form
 The classical symptoms of scarlet fever are vomiting. fever. sore throat, with a skin eruption within 36 hours of the onset that usually ltches severely.
 If a child shows any of these symptoms, even in a mild degree. call In your physlc- lcan and get the benefit of his advice. Respectfully.
 R. B. HARKNESS. Health Officer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Mcdonald and DQbbS
 Talk Of Their Trip
After Visit to Prohibition Maine and Prohibition Kansas They Do Not See How Any One Can Want Such Deplorable
 Conditions in Birmingham.

"I used to regard prohibition as a farce but with my present knowledge of it's operation l look on 1t as one of the very worst evils with which a com munity like ours could be afflicted. We ought to fight it strictly from a moral standpoint"
 MT. Dabbs was quite outspoken against prohibition. Ee said:
 T am glad to get back home, and will catch the first Bessemer car for home. No man could vote for prohibition who has seen as much of 1t as l have for the past two weeks. The people In those prohibition states drink more whisky than we do, and the opportunity it offers for graft is unbounded The actual operation of prohibition is shameful
 '"rhe disrespect for law which prohibit ton breeds has done those people much harm, and will do more harm in the fu- ture Instead of raising a class of tenn perate men prohibition is raising drunk ards and perjurers. It is almost incredible to think of the conditions as they actual ly exist in those places we went to. The people of Jefferson county can't afford to adopt prohibition"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20

T. c. Mcdonald and c. L. Dabbs, who went to Maine and Kansas to investigate prohibition and have daily reported for The Age-Herald their candid observations. returned to the city yesterday. In speak ing of what he saw MT. McDonald said
 The trip, while hard and tiresome, has been wonderfully educational.
 AS a producer of first-class liars and unadulterated hypocrits among the peo- pie in general and grafters among those in official life, prohibition is great sue cess. Why. men have no sort of com junction about lying to get whisky in those prohibition states.
 we all make a mistake in chasing Kansas as a prohibition state, for one can get all the liquor he wants. Some of the towns operate the open saloon, just as open as anything in Birmingham; others operate the joints which are not so open or what we term blind tigers; but in all the towTis liquor may be ob- tained in drug stores without the least trouble, and the people in those towns drink more than where it is sold by the drink over the open bar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
IN THE BIRMINGHAM
 REAL ESTATE MARKET

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions in real estate In which amounts exceeding s75o were involved
 $1GS2 2.J0-Blrmingham Realty company to John E. Rosenstihl part of block SS6. Birmingham. being situated near the northeast corner of Lincoln street and Jefferson avenue.
 $li25-W. II. Taylor and wife to Y. A. Garnett. lots 23 and 2i in block 20. Avon dale, the said lots fronting together 100 feet on the north line Of Sixth avenue, south, and extending back lGo feet 10 an alley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Marriaue Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows: Clarence K. Storm of Spencer, w. Va, to Miss Lucy Hess.
 Louis Mason of Virginia City to Miss Ada Howtson.
 Giacano Giangrossa of Pratt City to Miss Maria Robbino.
 Jim Dimora of Pratt City to Miss Mary Bruno.
 G. F. Ferguson of Sayreton to Miss Emma Baker.
 Abner Bowman of Moody to Miss Zela Steward.
 Louis ponseck of Ensley to Miss Jo- hanna Kolenz.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
HOLY NAME SOCIETY. Candidates Will Be Received at Pub.
 lie Ceremony.

At this evenings devotons at St. Pauls society will be duly received at the altar rail. The Rev. Father Coyle will conduct the ceremony according to the impressive ritual of the society. The services begin at o'clock. The reception will take place just after the litany and before the benediction
 The Holy Name society was organized only about year ago in St. Paul's parish. It is an old and strong institution in northern and eastern states. In Jersey City recently 15,000 members of the society munion.
 The obligations of the society are sim pie Members are never to profane the name of God, and they are required to receive corporate communion every three months
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Caffeine - in coffee = is

Caffeine - in coffee - is such a direct poison to the nerve c cen t CTS of many highly organized people that it produces all sorts of disorders, from stomach and bowel troubles, palpi- tation of the heart, kidney affections, etc, up to more intricate nervous troubles, such as paralysis.
 The way to keep we'll is to leave off coffee and use Postum, which is a direct rebuilder of the nerve cen ters. There's a Reason" Sure and well defined i'm provement in health will follow this course, as can easily be proven by any person who values health enough to make a trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Italian Badly Hurt In Mine.

Sems Ferlise, Italian, was seriously injured while working in the mines at sayreton yesterday afternoon by the fall ing of a heavy piece of rock. The rock fell on Ferlise's body with full force, and several ribs were broken. A broken leg was also sustained in the accident, The injured man was brought to Bir- mingham in Shaw & Sons ambulance. and was carried to St. Vineent's hospital for medical attention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
New Pilgrim Pastor Arrives.

The new pastor of Pilgrim Congrega- tional church. the Rev. George Eaves Of Dallas. Tex, arrived in the city Friday morning and will preach today at Ii I. m. Topic: ''The Greater Things" All friends are invited. Mir Eaves hopes to meet all friends of the Congregational cause in Birmingham He may be ad- dressed care the Young Mems Christian associ1toD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Union Realty Company Incorporated.

Articles Of incorporation were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday by the Union Realty company, which pro poses to buy and sell and deal generally in real estate, with central offices in Birmingham The authorized capital stock of the company ts s29o0, but it win begin business with sl500 subscribed. The officers and directors elected for the first year are the following W. E. Tomln. president; w. N. Irwin, vice president and treasurer; G. N. Henderson, secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS

before meals will aid digestion and cure 6elching, Heartburn, Indigestion, Costiveness, BiIiousness, Dyspepsia, insomnia, Colds and Malaria. Insist on having Hostetter's. It never dis appoints.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Frank Boyd Struck By Train.

Frank Boyd. a white man, was struck by Southern train No. 5S yesterday morn ing near North Birmingham. It is not known how Boyd got before the engine, but the locomotive struck him with con siderable force and broken leg and frac- tured skull were sustained. He was brought to Birmingham and carried to the Copeland infirmary in Iige Loy's ambu- lance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
M ary Buzzanca.

Mary Buzzanca, the a-months-oil daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joe Buzzanca. died yesterday morning at the family residence, lGoo Avenue D. The funeral services will be held from the residence this morning and the lnterment will be made in the Moodiawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
THE WEATHER.

Washington, October 19.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy Sunday and Monday; light variable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. John L. Gran

The funeral services over the remains Of Mrs. John L. Grau, who died Friday afternoon were held yesterday mornin., from Shaw X Sons chapel. Dhe inter- nent WAS made in the Woodlawn ceme. tery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
THE REAL MERIT

of the Bitters is quickly demonstrated in cases of Stomach, Liver or Bowel disorders and being compounded in ac- cordance with the Pure Drug Act of June 30, 1906, no one need hesitate in trying a bottle at once. A dose of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
E. T. Shaw & Son, undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co.,, Wallace c. Johns, Manager.

For funeral designs and cut flowers see Amzi Golden Seed Co., 2012 1st avenue. 10-2O- 2t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Everybody Agreed On Necessity.

This proposed canal has been dreamed of by every native of Alabama for years. and is the one thing in Alabama In which every donlocIdt. republican, populist, so- claliqt and anarchist agrees on. No one has ever denied that 1t would be one of the greatest blessings which could be be- slowed upon Alabama. and if there has been anyone who did not think so he has not dared raise his voice against 1t in the face of the sentiment favoring it.
 The Commercial club has had n com mittee on this question for years. and has never let an opportunity slip by to boost the project. It is expected that the con- vention will be well attended and that this conference will result very materially in securing an appropriation for this long longed-for canal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Lawrence Says Speakers Ut- teranceS About Himself and
 Salary Are False
CAPT. SMITH COMES BACK
 WITH TART REJ0INDER
He Says Lawrence Is Carpetbagger and Fills the Bill Better Than Any one He Has Seen Since the
 Days of Reconstruction.

Interesting letters were exchanged yes- terday between the Rev. Brooks Law renee superintendent of the Alabama Anti-Saloon league, and Capt. John G. Smith, prominent member of the prop erty owners and good government com mittee. MT. Lawrence wrote letter talk ing exception to statement made by Captain Smith in a public address at Woodlawn regarding the salary received by Lawrencef or his work in Alabama
 In the course of his letter MT. Lawrence uses the words. ''all your statements with reference to myself and my salary are false"
 Captain Smith. in his reply, says, among other things, 'the answer to accusations of falsehood upon my part, cannot re- ceive it's proper answer on paper" Fur ther along Captain Smith says. 'I said you were a 'carpetbagger' and to my mind you fill the bill better than any one have seen since the days of recon struction.'
 MT. Lawrence's letter in full is as fol- lows:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Mobile Man Suggests That Convention Be Called In Bir-
 mingham Next Month
CANAL FROM TENNESSEE
 TO GULF WILL BE URGED
John Craft Thinks Officials and Citl- zens From All Points Along the Rivers Should Be Invited
 To Attend.

From Birmingham to the gulf by water route Is fast coming out of the at- mosphere of dreams. While the lakes to-the-gulf waterways will be oi great benefit to the whole country, 1t IS oe- lieved that but little of the benefit VIII be received by east Tennessee, east Ms sissippi, Alabama and Georgia, ana "hue Congress is making appropriations TOT that great project, movement has been nut on foot for the keeping Of the Ala bama waterway before the national lesls- lators. AS result of this movement convention is to be held in Birmingham within short while for the purpose ol preparing a memorial to the incoming Congress on this subject.
 It is proposed to hold this meeting about November 15 or 20 and that the governor. lieutenant governor the two United states Senators from Alabama the members of Congress from Alapahla' members of Congress and citizens on the Tennessee river, members Of congress and citizens on the Coosa river in Geors'a and members of Congress and citlzens from east Mississippi be invited to at tend.
 While the matter has been agitated m Birmingham for years and the Birmins- ham district will probably receive the greatest benefit from canal cut rom the Tennessee river to the gulf. the idea of this convention comes from the Mobile Commercial club, and was expressed In letter written by John Craft president or that organization. to J. B. Babb, sec retary of the Birmingham Commercial f1t1h