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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
CIRCLE D RANCH
 SHOW AT THE FAIR
DlCEY,S MEN FROM THE PLAINS WILL BE AN INTERESTING AD- JUNcT TO THE BIG SHOW IN OCTOBER.

The organization known as the Circle Congress, of which Will A iDckey is the sole owner and manager, and which will be one of the largest features of the coming state fair, October 9-17 will in- troduce to the people of Alabama some- thing in the line of entertainment that is absolutely unique. MT. Dickey's com pany is not an organization of woud-be actors, but consists of men and women from the plains who at the present time are having their first experience in ap- bearing before the public. The company includes more than 50 people, including cowboys, cowgirls and Indians, and a twelve-piece band.
 The Circle Ranch Cowboy band is one of the features of this show that MT. Dickey points to with pride. Every mem Der of 1t has ridden the ranges after cattle and gained his musical training solely by his own perseverance and through the love of his own particular in- strument. All the boys were formerly cowboys on MT. Dickey's Circle D ranch who became lmDued With the musical spirit. and determined to learn to play. They furnish all the music for each per formance and have won the highest com mendation wherever they have appeared.
 The performance presented by this com pany is strictly of a wild west nature. All the acts are reproductions of bona fide happenings on the plains, and they range from the times of the border wars until the present date. Of especial inter- est are those that deal with the in- termediate period, when the cattlemen reigned supreme over the western ranges.
 In addition to the people carried by the company, the stock is most interest ing It includes herd of long horned Texas steers, procured by MT. Dickey from an old ranchman living in remote spot on the coast of Texas, where the few remaining herds of these cattle are in existence. The western men are try ing to stamp out the breed and in a few years there will not be long-horn to be found At the present time they are as scarce as the buffalo. The cattle in MT. Dickey's herd are picked and well woith seeing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
IS CHARGED WITH
 THEFT OF PISTOLS
MEMBER OF MILITARY COMPANY IS HELD FOR TAKING GOVERN- MENT PROPERTY FROM LOCK- FRS IN THE CITY HALL.

Charles Wilson, a member of one of the military companies which have been sta tioned here during the strike was arrested yesterday shortly after l2 o'clock on a charge of burglary and grand larceny, and immediately after being placed Tn the city jail federal warrant was sworn out against him, and he was locked up in the county jail under instructions from the United States authorities here.
 Wilson is charged with taking United States property from the armory at the city hall Information as to just how Wilson entered the urmory yesterday could not be ascertained, but just as he came out he was met by Capt. R. ". Gregory. who found several army pistols on him, which he had evidently taken from the lockers in the armory.
 Captain Gregory had Wilson turned over to City Detective Perkerson, who locked him up in the city jail Shortly after wards a United States deputy marshal called at the jail with federal warrant and Wilson was removed the county jail.
 Since the state military was stationed here. some two months ago for strike duty, 1t is understood that about $500 worth of government property and prop erty belonging to various members of the military companies has been stolen. Up until yesterday no trace could be found as to who was stealing the property. It cannot be stated whether or not Wilson is responsible for all of the thefts.
 After Wilson was arrested yesterday several army pistols and number of articles of military wearing apparel were recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05

ed: Meetings and Bible classes for men and boys. The educational work will n- clude the night school for men and em- ployed boys, with the following classes: Elementary and advanced English; high CT mathematics. mechanical drawing, ar chtectural drawing and probably other mechanical classes will be arranged.
 The Current Topics Club for Men af- fording an opportunity for discussion and debate will be organized, and book club that is sure to prove a popular feature will also be organized. During the fall and winter months specialists will be in vited to deliver practical talks on sub jects of general interest. Numerous so- oial features will be provided during the season. The attendance at the building is increasing daily and all persons interested in any feature of the association work are invited to call at the building for particu- lars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
MEMBER OF POSSE
 SHOT BY NEGRO

Mobile, September "A special to the Register from Demopolis says:
 A large posse of white men, with blood hounds, are in pursuit of a negro. sup- posed to be Will Thomas wanted there for burglary at Jefferson. Dubrutz Ulmer and two other prominent men went to the house where the negro was hiding to arrest him. As they approached the negro fired upon them, mortally wound- ing Ulmer. The Southern passenger train was held at Demopolis to take physicians to the scene. Absence of telephone or telegraph wires in the neighborhood of Coatoapa, where the crime was commit-i ter, prevents news since o'clock to- night but fears are entertained for tho safety of members of the posse. some days ago the negro swan the river near Loscow. and secreted himself in house on w. R. Larkins place, where the shoot ing occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
Mexican Roys In JaiI.

El Paso, Tex, September 4.-Ameri- can Consul T. D. Edwards has demand ed the release of Catarino Lopez, Henry A. Guirre, Frank Medina and Robert Rechy, Mexican boys, from El Paso who were arrested by Mexican rurales from Juarez because they crossed the river into Mexico with a target gun. Consul Edwards said if the boys are not released today he will take the case up with the Ameri- can state department. The boys are held incommunicado and the charge arainst them has not been divulged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
FINDS GEORGIANS
 ARE GENUINE HUSZLERS

George T. Barnes, secretary and man. ager of the Alabama State Fair associa- ton, returned yesterday from a trip to Macon, Ga, where he went by request, to put Macon on the southern fair circuit. MT. Barnes found that the newspapers of Macon had raised subscription of $l6,o00 far the fair, and had each given $500. He said that more than s1000O had been eol- leeted and all would be in the treasury ia q few days.
 ''These people are hustlcrs," he said. When you compare the size of the town to Ril mingham you can easily see how puoic-spirited they are. The association
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
ALL IS READY FOR GREAT RECEPTION Special Train Will Meet Guests
 Down the Line PLANS FOR THE BARBECUE It Will Be the Largest Affair of the Kind Ever Attempted In Bir-
 mingham-List of
 Committees.

Final arrangements have been com pleted for the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad celebration. Nearly 400 have accepted, and replies are being re- ceived every day. Committees are ap- pointed, speeehmakers have their heads busy, the banquet menu is complete, and the knives are sharpened for the bar becue.
 That barbecue to be given Tuesday noon is the most elaborate affair ever planned here. In fact, there will be nine kinds of meat, including ram, lamb, kid and mutton, pig and pork, calf, beef, and steak!
 The fireworks will begin Monday morn ing at o'clock when the special train leaves Standing Rock. Here is the schedule.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
TAFT GETS BUSY
 WITH HIS LETTERS

Middebass Island, O., September 4- Judge Taft occupied himself assiduously with his correspondence today, the only variation being a short fishing trip late In the morning. The increase in the number of letters received has been considerable lately and the Toledo trip precluded letter writing for a day.
 Secretary Garfield had a further con- ference with Mir. Taft before leaving for his home today. The subjects of the speeches he is to make in Maine next week were considered. In this connec- tion MT. Garfield before leaving ex- pressed himself on the issues of the campaign to the effect that local condi- tions in the different parts of the coun- try made the issues different in charac- ter. The one general issue, he said. is that of a choice between the republican record and democratic promise. In the west the question of the continued de- velopment of the public lands and the prevention of their monopoly was the all-interesting question. The develop ment of a sound monetary system, he said, was of paramount interest in the east likewise the upbuilding of the mer- chant marine and in some sections of the east tariff revision.
 The middle west however, he added, Is where the greatest interest in the tariff question exists.
 This demand" said Mir Garfield, "is not one which implies that all schedules should be reduced, but there is demand as well for an increase in many"
 Judge Taft will make two speeches in Sandusky Tuesday, one at the Soldiers Home and the other a political speech. in the local theatre there. The Taft party will leave here Monday night for Sandusky and from there for Cincinnati Tuesday afternoon.
 Frank H. Hitchcock, republican na- tional chairman, will be here tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
CALCULATIONS ON
 COUNCILS ACTION Report Says Feagin May Not
 Be Reelected AT TORNEYSHIP CONTEST All Minor Offices Must Be Filled On First of Year, and Several Sur.
 prises Are Said to Be
 Contemplated.
ATTORNEYSHIP CONTEST

What will that council do? There is world of talk going the rounds about what the group of 22 aldermen will do after they get thoroughly settled in their seats
 On the night of September g the council will meet, canvass the returns of the election and certify the election of all officers, whereupon Harry Jones will be inaugurated into his office and vacancy will be declared in his ward.
 He will first preside over the regular session of the council on October 27, and will then take the saddle. It is probable that he will announce that committees will remain as they are for while. He has decided not to vote in the proceed ngs except in case of tie
 But on January 1 the offices of the va rious city officers become vacant The council will then have to choose city attorney, a city clerk, a judge of the police court, and all other officers.
 Now, the rumor has been going the rounds repeatedly that Judge Feagin Is slated for a back seat and that he will be succeeded by one of two men. While no alderman will admit it, many assert the fact as coming from an authority.
 Other heads are said to be prepared for the ax. City Attorney E. D. Smith has refused to stand for reelection, and the contest to succeed him is growing hot.
 The question of licenses comes up short ly. Where will the cutting begin? So the fight goes merrily on from month to month.
 In May Capt. Frank P. O'Brien will take his seat, together with the other al- dermen. In October next year Greater Birmingham will become effective with all of it's troubles
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
"Girls From Happyland."

The pessimist has no business at the Gayety this week. The cynic pessmist and croaker would soon break their es- tablished rule and laugh their heads off if they could but once glimpse Billy Wat son as he comes to the stage to add his part toward the evening of entertain ment. In addition to Watson tiere are several other comedians of note in the show, to say nothing of IS gorgeously gowned girls. The Girls From Happy land" will conclude their engagement at the Gayety with matinee this after noon and performance tonight.
 Ed Rogers and his cotton blossoms are worth the price of admission.
 Next week Manager Yost will offer ''The Serenaders,' a show that needs no intro- duction to the Birmingham public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05

Here are the committees. To leave Bir- mingham at il o'clock from the Louis vile and Nashville depot meet the spe- o,oI train at Arkwright and escort 1t to Birmingham:
 F. M. Jackson, chairman; R. w. Ew- ing. Frank Jones, John E. Shelby, Col man Blach, M. P. Messer, Robert Jeml- son. Sr, R. E. Collins, J. D. Collins w. D. Wood. John D. Elliott, Walter Phil lips. S. w. Lee, H. M. Beck, Robert Mc- Lester. J. A. Norman, George Porter, w. M. Cosby, F. F. Norton, G. B. Me- Vey, c. c. Snider, George T. Barnes, John T. Yeatman, Murray Brown, Charles Thomas, H. D. Mabson.
 The following will meet the guests at the Louisville and Nashville station:
 Rufus N. Rhodes, chairman; D. M. Drennen. Bert Jacobs, J. M. Cartwright, A. R. Dearborn, Henry Hiden, Robert Jemison. Jr., w. B. Leedy, H. P. Me David T. H. Motion, Bradley J. Saun- ders. John G. Smith, s. E. Thompson, R. D. Burnett, M. P. Northington, E. K. Campbell, Culpepper Exum, Sterl- ing A. Wood, W. W. Crawford, E. F. Enslen, John H. Frye, l.. K. steiner, Robert McLester, W. D. Jelks, Otto Mooney, w. C. Agee, H. R. Howze, B. A. Thompson, Jerome A. Tucker, B. F Moore, J. J. Smith, Sid J. Bowie, J. l.. Yancey, E. Wilkerson, w. D. Nesbitt, Burr Blackburn, W. N. Malone, M. V. Joseph, Frank Nelson, Jr, Sol Caheen, E.. B. Norton, Col T. G. Bush, Wilson R. Brown, G. B. Mccormack. F. Y. An derson. Otto Marx, Hugh Morrow, F. S. White, Jr., and J. H. Eddy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
Dead Woman Widely Known.

Lexington, Ky, September Airs. Martha DeBellierS, who was found dead in New York yesterday, was wide ly known in Kentucky society. She this city and sister of Thomas Allen, Jr., cartoonist on a New York news paper. She married first Alexander Jeffries, a son of the famous Mrs. Rose Werner Jeffries, and after his death she married DeBelliers. She was a half sister to Claude Johnson, in charge of the Hoe Press Manufacturing com panys European branch in London, England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
THE EXCEPTIONAL MAN."
The Rev. K. N. Matthews to Speak at
 the Pastime Sunday.

Rev. K. N. Matthews, pastor of the Wesley Chapel M. E. church will address a special meeting for men only at the Pastme theatre tomorrow afternoon under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. 'Ihe FIX ceptional Man" will be the subject of his address. MT. Matthews is very forceful, clear-cut and helpful speaker. His ad- dress on this subject vii be of special in- terest.
 c. W. Stapleton, formerly of this city, and now here on visit will be the sooist. The meeting will begin at o'clock with an informal song service. All men are invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05

won't have to ma'.e cent to come out on top, and all it foes make will be clear profit on which to build next years fair.
 'Eu. for pluck and energy my adn.lra- ton is unbounded for the citizens of Au- gusta, Ga. Although their town has been wrecked and completely submerged with Tdtef, trash and mad, they are going right ahead with their fair as if no,hing haG happened. That Is what l call busi- ness. I wrote to Augusta several days ago, expecting to find the fair called off, but the answer came hack that it will be pulled of as scheduled on November , to :, and will be gotten up on fine scale"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
Mexican Ambassador Returns.

Kansas City, September 4.-David E. Thompson, ambassador to Mexico, accom- panied by his wife, passed through here in his private car today on his way to his home in Lincoln, Neb. A motor car collision two weeks ago in which his left wrist was broken and nervous strain due to living in high altitude were reasons MT. Thompson gave for taking his vaca- ton. The political situation in Nebraska, which centers around Lincoln, has noth- ing to do with his return, the ambassador says.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
Suit for Life Insurance.

Little Rock, September 4.-A special from Mena, Ark, says: Suit has been filed here by the New York Life Insur- ance company to recover the sum of $10,0O0 paid on the death of George Frye of this city, alleged to have been killed by the accidental discharge of a charge of dynamite, but whom the company asserts is still alive. The grave where he was inferred has been opened to ascertain as to the identity of the remains.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
At the Bijou.

''The Phantom Detective at the Bijou theatre this week, has done a very good business. The play is novel and unusual ly we'll staged The leading character is a youthful detective who has many thrill ling adventures and brings into play a variety of stage tricks of puzzling na- ture. Some of the illusions are quite clev- erly done. The vaudeville features of the performance are worth seeing. The Broadway quartet is one of the best or ganizations of it's kind heard at the Bijou in long time. The boys are win ming rounds of applause at every per- formanoe. The usual performance will be given tonight Next week the Bijou will offer "The Candy Kid" lively musical melodrama, with plenty of action, a chorus of girls and a list of tuneful songs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
Murder and Suicide.

Waco, Tex, September 4.-Dock Watson early today in Hillsboro shot a young man named Cart Horn and Miss Ethel Edsal, operator for the Southwestern Telephone company, then turned his pistol on himself and shot twice in the breast. Both men died almost instantly and Miss Edsal proved to be fatally wounded. Watson and the young woman were together when Horn saw them come across the street. The shooting then occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
FINISH IN 1917.
Congressman Denby Says the Panama
 Canal Will Then Be Complete.

Detroit. September 4.-Congressman Ed- win Denby of this city, who has just re- turned from Panama. says that he was misauoted in dispatches from Middlebass Island last Monday
 q did not say," he stated today. "as I have been quoted, that 15 years would be required to complete the Panama canal but that the estimates are that the canal will be completed in 1917.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
Capt. RoIsrt Cunningham.

Funeral services over the remains of Capt. Robert Cunningham were held at 10 o'clock yesterday morning at the resi- dence of his daughter, Mrs. George Beall Sixth avenue and Twenty-third street, int erment being at Elmwood cem- sembled at the house to witness the last rites over the remains of the man who had made so many ties of friendship dur ing his lifetime.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
"Wheat kinan Is Dead.

St. Paul, September 4.-Word swas received in St. Paul last night that Oli- yer Dalrymple, who was known as the bonanza wheat farmer" of North Da- kota, died at his. ranch home at Cassal- ton. N. D. The Dalrymple farm con sisted of IF sections, embracing 10,SSO acres, and those lands have been de- voted in the main to wheat raislug.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
1667 DOGS HAVE BEEN
 TAKEN UP THIS SUMMER

The city poundl<eeper has just rendered his monthly report to Mayor Ward. The report shows that so far this summer 1867 dogs have been taken up from off the streets. Of this number 1906 have been disposed of by the "gas route.' There still remain in the pound 161 dogs.
 Three days of grace" are allowed a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
Hazel Louise Record.

Funeral services over the remains of Hazel Louise Record were held yesterday afternoon at the residence of Josph Hay den 911 First avenue, West End. Inter- ment was. at Emwood cemetery. The de- ceased was the 4-year-old daughter of Mir and Mrs. John Record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
Petition In Bsnkruptcv.

Little Rock, September An invol- untary petition in bankruptcy against the Phoenix Lumber company, most of the stock of which is owned by w. B. Ferguson of the Ferguson Lumber com pany, which passed into the hands of a receiver several days ago, was fileu this afternoon in the federal court by several creditors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
Affinlties In Texas.

Wichita Falls, Tex. September 4.-At an early hour this morning Lillle Wh eatley, handsome woman, was shot and instantly killed by Mrs. Walter An len, wife of the proprietor of the St. Charles hotel in this city. Mrs. Wheat ley was 4n carriage with Mir. Allen when the shooting occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05

dog after he has been put in the pound. and if during these three days he is not claimed by some person, off goes his wind. These three days are expiring daily and-th Mayor thinks it advisable for those who may miss their dogs to call at the pound and run through the collection there in search of their canines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
George Riley Anderson.

George Riley Anderson, the 2-year-old son of MT and Mrs. Art Anderson, died yesterday morning at the family residence at the corner of Fifth avenue and Thir- ty-ninth street. Funeral services were held at the residence at o'clock yes- at Woodlawn cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
Jo.,n Thomas Smith.

John Thomas Smith, the 2-year-old son morning at the family residence, 3324 Twenty eighth street. The remains will be sent to Green Palm at 5:20 o'clock this morning by Shaw & Son for inter- ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Robert Thomas Hudson.

The remains of Robert Thomas Hudson, the special deputy sheriff who met death under the wheels of a freight train near Thomas on Thursday night, were re- moved to the family residence, 25l5 Firss avenue, yesterday and funeral services will be held there this morning at 9:30 o'clock Interment will be at Elmwood cemetery. The deceased was 26 years of age and leaves widow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
Postal Changes.

Washington, September 4.-(Spe- cial. )-Jasper w. Bryant is appointed regular and Melvin A. Bryant substi- ute rural carrier, Route No. 1, at Bes- semer Forrest Youngblood is ap- pointed postmaster at Youngblood, Pike county, vice c. T. Youngblood, resigned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
PERSONAL

F. M. Drennen of the firm of Drennen company. and manager of the Palos Coal and Coke company, since returning from vacation around the Great Lakes, has been sick at his fathers. 1026 South Eigh- teenth street, and is likely to be sick for another week or so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
Free Vaudeville.

Manager Fourton offers a complete change of bill at East Lake Sunday aft ernoon and night. and the bill will be an improvement over any that has been seen there this season. Among the other acts will be Louise Benmann. a clover singer and quick change artist; the Bradleys. the team of aerial acrobats which made such a hit at East Lake Thursday night; and other acts which will be announced later Manager Fourton is now trying to close for another big attraction, which will be announced tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
Steel Cars Ordered.

Johnstown, Pa, September At IS reported the Hartman Interests have closed a contract with the Cambria Steel company for 500 steel gondola cars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
James DeFore.

The remains of James DeFore, who died Thursday, were sent to Temple, Ga., last night by Shaw & Son for interment The home of the deceased was at Searles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
"The Devils Auctlon.v

"The Devils Auction" will be the at- traction at the Jefferson theatre next Wednesday matinee and night Manager Yale's claim that the Devils Auction" Is the oldest in name yet the newest in point of novelty, can well be substantiated in this the twenty-sixth edition of this famous spectacle, as everything Is new from the time the {; ,tsin rises on the first act until it is rung down on the beautiful transformation, scene," "Amor" Oove) at the close of the per formance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-05
"on the Bridoe at Midniohtr

A story full of heart interest and
 comedy is told in "On the Bridge at Midnight which comes to the Jefferson theatre Monday matinee and night A blind mother and her only child are prom inent characters. The child is stolen and the mother makes long sad search for it. The doings of Germany, the professor, arouse frequent laughter and Reddy the newsy brightens the play Tears and laughter often follow in quick succession.