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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
At the Gayety.

chorus of good looking girls who can sing and dance together with several feature acts makes Bob Manchesters Cracker Jacks" one of the liveliest burl- esque shows that has appeared in Bir- mingham, and the Gayety theatre re- sounded with laughter and applause at both performances yesterday.
 Three of the girls are especially pleas ing. Lillie Vedder in her "Old Time Rags" song and dance made quite a hit. Ruby Leoni in the leading feminine part was especially pleasing, while La Belle Marie as a Parisian beauty and in a feature act in the olio was encored repeatedly. "ze French Finnettep song and dance in the first act was her best number, though her SaIome dance in the last act was gracefully performed.
 The Flight English Roses" gave fine exhibition of dancing. lively bi- cycle act is put on by the Willard Brothers in the olio. These two men rank with the very best in trick riding, while they inject plenty of comedy into their act.
 The performance is divided into two acts with the olio between and is humming all the way through. The first act is entitled "A Whirl of Society,"" and makes an hour pass at a lively clip while the last act shows a 'Female Sanitarium." with a house full of lunatics. The chorus is very much in evidence in both acts. taking part in several catchy songs and dances
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17


 The resignation of John c. Forney alderman of the Sixth ward, will be presented to the city council at it's meeting tomorrow evening.
 The cause of the resignation is the fact that MT. Forney held an option on 40 acres of land, deal for which the city of Birmingham was about to close.
 The tangle which eliminated in the above statement of the alderman, and his resignation, had it's beginning Sat urday. At that time the property deal was all but closed. Since Saturday morning the air has been surcharged with rumors of the sensational variety, and aldermen with heads together, were often seen in conversation about the city hall.
 This property, consisting of 40 acres, lies in the Eleventh ward, near the Vanderbilt furnaces. Its owners are Dr. Felix Tarrant of Birmingham and a MT. Downing, living in the southern portion of the state. The city was prepared to pay for the property $500 an acre, the total amounting to $20,000.
 According to the terms agreed upon the city was to pay $2000 in January and $2000 each year thereafter until the entire debt was liquidated. Six per cent was the interest charged.
 Birmin gham desired the property for the purpose of making it d dumping ground the location of the city stables and the location of the Southside prison. Inasmuch as Village creek flows through these 40 acres, and inasmuch as the property is bounded on the north by the Louisville and Nashville rail- road it was considered valuable, and in making the purchase the city had an idea that the tract in the future. would become valuable as residence section.
 To transact this purchase the council appointed a committee. This commit tee made a thorough Investigation and to the public the announcement was made that the city was satisfied, and would conclude the deal.
 At the same time, however, a quiet investigation was being made.
 The city discovered that it was about to pay more for the property than it could be obtained direct from the origi- nal owners. This discovery caused a sudden halt in the transaction and gave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Walter WemOYiaZ WiU
 Be Hands0me Nen ChuYch
Edice Will Be Erected Near Elmwood Staon-Wes End and Elyton Will Unite to Make It Success-Temporary
 Structure to Be Built at Once.

The quarterly conference of the Meth odist Episcopal church. south, has all ready named a board of trustees for the new institution, as follows: T. s. Smith, J. D. Lanier, T. J. Carson, S. N. Gore. A. Eubanks, Felix Blackburn and c. M. Bitz.
 It is announced that work will be begun at once on temporary building, which will be erected upon lot the use of which has been temporarily loaned by the own CT. A magnificent brick structure will be begun at an early date. The organization begins what is pronounced an suspicious future under the name Walker Memorial Methodist church. It is thus named in ap- preciation of the life of Mrs. c. M. Walk CT, recently deceased, who lived a devoted member of this denomination in the Blr- mingham district for more than half a century, and it was believed that no bet ter monument could be placed to her memory than to build this temple of wor- ship and honor it with her name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Ma jestic Theatre.

There's many good laugh in the bill at the Majestic this week and the variety of entertainment in the various acts can not be improved upon. The mysteries of juggling, the wonders of aerobatics. the beauties of dancing and singing and tho mirth-provoking features of high-elass comedy are found well blended in a per formanee that will please old and young.
 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Murphy are good entertainers and in their brief comedy skit, "The Coal Strike" present the hu- morous side of Me in pleasing manner with not a dull line in the half hour of the act
 Earl Gillihan and Tom Murray give blaekface sketch which brings laughter until the tears begin to flow. For those who like negro limitations this comedy sketch will appeal.
 One of the best features of the bill is the comedy work of Miss Grace Armond who offers some really new stunts in her character sketch.
 Harry Pilcer has even George Conan beat in lightning costume changes and rollicking songs and dances. It is mar vicious and surprising the way he throws in acrobatics with his dancing.
 A real spectacular novelty is presented by Adele Ouri and Flora Althorpe which combines dancing and juggling on .arge moving globe by one of the girls, fol- low by a spade" dance which in novelty Is extremely pleasing.
 Ardelle Brothers aerial gymnasts. show splendid physical development and have some new features in their act which win applause.
 c. Porter Norton is a finished sleight- of-hand performer and mysthes his au- dience with his feats which he says are so easy to understand when you know how.
 The moving pictures are good and pre- sent new features.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17

cause to the rumors that soon brought the matter to head.
 Mayor Ward refused to make a state ment relative to the situation. How ever, when asked the direct question:
 After the smoke has cleared away, do you think the city will resume ne- gotiations and conclude the purchaser"
 Mayor Ward replied
 "The city can do so if it sees fit.
 "In the name of the city I have in my pocket at the present moment an option on the property for $16,0o0."
 It required no expert on the track of news to learn yesterday morning that there was a matter of intense interest over which the city fathers were ex- ercised.
 There was q mighty undercurrent of suppressed excitement. The knowledge soon was bruited abroad that the ruff fled state of affairs was due to a newly discovered tangle in connection with the purchase by the city of the 40 acres situated in the Eleventh ward.
 Later it was whispered that Alder man Forney had resigned.
 An endeavor in the forenoon to ob- tain explanations of the situation met with dismal failure. While the alder men were whispering among them selves with grave countenances, on the approach of a reporter there was an instantaneous hush.
 One alderman, member of the minority faction, made the following remark:
 If affairs maintain their present trend there will soon be no majority faction"
 But no man would explain. An effort to interest Mayor Ward was futile.
 Has the city closed the deal for the property in tho Eleventh ward?'
 "No," answered the Mayor.
 What has put an end to the nego- tiations?"
 No answer from the Mayor
 Why doesn't the deal go through?' the reporter continued.
 Because I haven't approved it," the Mayor said.
 will it never go through?' was asked.
 T can't answer that question:
 Late in the afternoon. however. AL derman Forney was found in consulta- ton with the Mayor.
 He was asked to explain the situa- tion, and there. seated at the long table in the Mayors office, he inscribed with "stubby' pencil the brief statement outlined above.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Attending Captain Saqe's Funeral.

Several Birmingham relatives of the late Capt. l. Y. Sage are in Atlanta to attend the funeral of this well-known man. Cap tain Sage died last Saturday at his home in Atlanta of pneumonia. He was espe- cially well known in Birmingham, hav- ing been closely associated with the dis trict's history in the early days. He was formerly vice president and chief engineer of the Georgia Pacific railroad. Among his relatives in Birmingham are l. Y Sage. Jr., a son, and Mrs. William H. Davis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
 ANOTHER LITTLE GIRL IS BURNED

The open grate claimed another victim yesterday morning, when Vivian Carter the 1O-year-old daughter of Mir and Mrs James A Carter, was badly burned at the family residence at Cleveland station West End The little girls dress caught on fire, and before the flames were ex- tinguished her face, hands and body had been badly blistered.
 She was removed to the IIillman hospi- tai in the Green Undertaking companys ambulance and last night was resting as well as could be expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
UPWARD START

Many a talented person is kept back because of the interference of coffee with the nourishment of the body.
 This Is especially so with those whose nerves are very sensitive, as is often the case with. talented persons. There is a simple. easy way to get rid of coffee evils and a Tennessee lady's ex- perience along these lines is worth considering. She says:
 Almost from the beginning of the use of coffee 1t hurt my stomach. By the time l was Is I was almost a nervous wreck, nerves all unstrung no strength to endure the most trivial thing either work or fun.
 There was scarcely anyth ing I could eat that would agree with me. The little l did eat seemed to give me more trouble than 1t was worth. I finally quit coffee and drank hot water, but there was so little food l could digest. I was literally starving; was so weak l could not sit up long at a time.
 Tt was tren friend brought me a hot cup of Postum. 1 drank part of it and after an hour I felt as though I had had something to eat--felt strengthened. That was about five years ago and, after continuing Postum in place of coffee and gradually get ting stronger, today I can eat and ul&SSt any llillS Ndilt, Ndih us iiuShi us l want. My nerves are steady.
 T believe the first thing that did me any good and gave me an upward start WAS Postum, and I use it altogether nov instead of coffee" There's a Red- sor."
 Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek Mich. Read The Road to We'll ville.' In pkgs.
 Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Plays of the South.

Plays of the south possess an indefin- able charm and especially the two found ed on the popular novels of Thomas Dixon, Jr., "The Traitor and ''The Clansman." One reason is that the south is the native home of romance and a charming love story always possesses a potent appeal to the theatregoer. Those who have enjoyed "The Clansman," and their name is legion, will be delighted to learn that the dramatic sequel of that much talked of play will be the attrac- tion at the Jefferson on Wednesday and Thursday Thanksgiving nights and mat inee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Conan & Harris MinstreIs.

The Conan & Harris Minstrels, which are said to have made several distinct innovations and to present several novel; ties new to the minstrel stage, will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday mati- nee. Unusual interest has already mani fested itself over the engagement, as the many admirers of young MT. George M. Cohan in this city are curious to wit ness his first minstrel venture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
EXCITEMENT AROUND
 CITY HALL YESTERDAY
Mayor Ward States That as Mayor He Has Option On Property From the Owners for
 $16,ooo.


ss5sos5sss561s soeosasos
 "It is true that own an option on the 40-acre tract In the EleV- enth ward, which the city pur- chased. T have been in possession of this option for more than a year.
 T bought it for the purpose of turning it over to manufacturlng company, which was to pay for the property $20,000 in cash.
 "I did not know that the city wanted this property until Octo- Der 10, a trifle longer than month ago.
 When 1 learned that the city wanted these 40 acres, l notined the owner of the land that the city could have it for $2p's00, and offered terms which called for no ready cash.
 "This matter was then turned over to a special committee. with the composition of which I had nothing to do.
 T understand that after thor ough inspection of the entire prop osltion. as to the terms, price and value, the deal was closed by the committee.
 q did not for a moment enter tain the yaguest idea that the city was paying more for the property than it was worth.
 q was so impressed on account of the fact that the manufactur- ing interest was entirely satisfied with the $20.000 cash proposition.
 JOHN c. FORNEY,
 Alderman, Sixth Ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17


 It now seems assured that the Birming ham district is to have another handsome church edifce It will be erected by the Methodist denomination and will be known as the Walker Memorial church, and will be located near Elmwood sta ton, on the West End electric line. Ely ton and West End are uniting to con- summate the enterprise, and some time ago a committee was named to induce the people of the two communities to unite in the institution and the committee was also empowered to select a site for the church.
 The site selected is the property near Elmwood station and decided impetus was given to the movement when R. S. Munger, who owned the lot donated it for the use of the institution. The con- mittee which had charge of the selection of the lot was composed of T. S. Smith, c. M Bitz, R. J. McCarty, J. D. Lanier, T. A. Wilson, S. N. Gore and H. H. Howell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
Marriaae Licenses issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows to Mrs Kate Lynne Smith.
 Louis V. Otis of Birmingham to Miss Nellie MeKelvey.
 Robert Lee Crockett of Birmingham to Miss Minnie Lee Wilhoit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
"The Girl Question"

The Girl Question was answered to the satisfaction of a large audience at the Tulane theatre last night" says the New Orleans Picayune of the musical comedy play by that name which comes to the Jefferson theatre Thursday, mati- nee and night. Tt has pretty music, good-looking girls and touch of senti- ment and is made up of real tasty in- predients'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Great Divide"

"The Great Divide,' which comes to the Jefferson theatre for three perform ances beginning tonight and including matinee tomorrow is generally acknowl edged to be the greatest drama of west orR life yet written in the history of the American stage. It tells of the strange wooing of an eastern woman and an Arizona prospector, representing the con- fict between the free, untrammelled spirit of the west and the rigid conven- tionality and uncompromising traditions of the east
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
CITY ITEMS.

Choral S0ciety.--The regular rehear- sal of the Birmingham Choral society will be held this evening at 8 o'clock in Seals hall, 2017 First avenue. Tn ere is business of importance to be trans acted at the close of rehearsal and members are especially urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
L. & N. Tunnel Completed.

Montgomery, November 16.-The Louisville and Nashville has just com pleted at Brooks Gap a tunnel 1O56 feet long with double track for 15 miles. The total cost runs to $500 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17

clothes. Several of the musical special ties are quite elaborate and form the best part of the show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
MRS. WOMACK FUND
 PASSES $4OO MARK

The fund which is being raised for the benefit of the family of A. W. Womack, who was killed Saturday night week ago in the shooting -affray at the home passed the $4O0 mark yesterday.
 During the day s24 was contributed to the family through the Age-Herald, which, together with the $373.S5 previously acknowledged, makes a total of S437.S5. The largest contribution yet made was re- eeived yesterday from II. Johnston of Co., lumbus, Miss, through W. B. Leedy & Co.
 The Age-Herald acknowledges the re- ceipt of the following contributions m
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-17
THE EATHER.

Washington,l November 16.-Weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Tuesday and Wednesday; variable winds, becoming southerly.
 Weather report for 24 hours ending at D. m. November 16, 1908, at the local of- flee of the United States weather bureau, IQirn1inpha.,, Io
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25
BEWARE OF OINTMENTS FOR
CATARRH THAT CONTAIN
MERCURY,

as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely derange
the whole system when entering it
through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except
on prescriptions from reputable ply
sicians, as the damage they will do is
ten fold to the good you can possibly
derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by F. ]. Cheney &
Co., Toledo, O., contains no mercury,
an dis taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. In buying Halls Ca
tarrh Cure be sure you get the gen
unine. It is taken internally and made
in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney &
Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists Price zoe per
bottle
Take Halls Family Pills for con-
stipation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25
AWNING AT BOARD
OF TRADE BURNED

The awning in front of the building
occupied by the Pine Bluff Board of
Trade was burned completely away
Yesterday afternoon when some
thoughtless person threw lighted CT
gar onto the canvas cover An alarm
was sent in to the downtown fire
station and the boys responded
promptly The awning was destroyed
before their arrival. however. No
other damage was done
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25

Baby show Main Rink'-ApA. ~ :
Come l., J.,
SEQ the big SHOW Nam iahN, ApFi.
p to May 2 u
Poster Ball, trlck pianist l he'-
torium this week.
See Foster BAIL Aea'roioi'i' n'o'
ing pictures--thls week,
Big CfhlNaI' Nam hil'h' Np' II :
to May :, ! : u
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25
DOCTOR BUCKNER
HONORED- AGAIN

Reverend W. ID. Buckner, L., D.,
rector of Trinity Episcopal church
here, has been invited to deliver the
baccaulareate sermon at the gradual
ton exercises of the College of
Physicians and Surgeons, Little Rock,
on the might of May so The invita-
ton has been accepted and is quite
a compliment to the learned young
minister of this city. =
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25
ATKINSON GROCER co.



~ w Boyf@ u@Sote" us tii"T ~
smnts. -. So. -.
--Foster notwithstanding this
.poak. n
Dor rent--Desk room in very de-
sH:rable locality. Address Desk" care
Graphic.
A word to the wise Is enough
ase Success -four 3-15-tf
p. ". Royee, the we'll known real
estate agent, is ON the sick list.
The essence of wheat. Is What to
sat. Success flour is TIE miller's
aastnr nrodrcfion. 3-15-tf
bs liqht .os feather. arc bis.
.,,i+s whom maaa If Success
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25
Winston Churchill
Defeated by Hicks

Hearst News Special to the Graphic.
London, April 24-lhe Liberal par
ty was defeated today when W. Joyn-
son-Hicks, Conservative was elected
over Winston Churchill by 429 votes
in the Manchester election
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25
Between Tea
and tone e

a.ol1l. grade and tire ordjna-
n kinds there Is Il very wide
difference. Tea and coffee
Uc the standards which dc
ssztline the character Of u
@occrY store. v care willing
7es anxious, t. be judged i'll
1aat way. Try o0r teas and
oNffocs and we are confident
u all youl. grocery trade.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25

Wanted-By competent bookkeep-
er, set Of books to keep nights. Can
give best of reference. Address r,
care of Graphic 422-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25

For sale-Lease and office fixtures
of l.. O. Knox in Postal Telegraph
building. Going to move back to old
stand, Knox-Smart building, 223 West
Barraoue street. 4-17-6t
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25

For Rent-Four or FIVE furnished
rooms. Apply 202 w. Fifth ave. Il, tt
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25

The flour" OF the flock IS Sue
cess -four. 3-15-tf
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25
JUST ONE TASTE

any reasonable person of its surpass-
ing goodness, while further investiga-
ton will prove beyond the shadow Of
a doubt that it is the best ever pro-
duced. For sale by
Central Pharmacy,
Bert Altschul.
Made by
PINE BLUFF ICE CREAM CO.,
Factory NO. 313 East Third Avenue.
Old "h0ne SAT.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25

+ Captain Matt Downs and son, Cap
tain Reese Downs, went to Arkansas
City yesterday to bring the steamer
Lucille Nowland to this port The
Rowland VIII reach here about Sunday
and will take 900 bales of cotton to
Memphis. The steamer Hardin took
out many bales of cotton yesterday
when it departed for the Tennessee
city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25

+ Chancellor John Vt. Elliott is home
/ from Deyall.s Bluffs Ark, where he
held Il session of the Arkansas chan
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25

%"sDa6fei Taylor, assistant attorney
general came down from Little Rock F
Yesterday morning and spent the day +
! here with relatives. a4--a.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25

Mems Cadet Sox in colors, with en-
broidered dots and figures, the kind
that wear better: per pair. .25c
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25

Ladies' Embroidered Stockings in tan
shades, with tan embroidery, nov
elites, per pair ..7CC
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25

Ladies' Silk Stockings in navy, pink
and tan: per pair ............S1 US
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1908-04-25

Mrs Robert Hyslop and DAUGHTER,
AiIeen. will return 20 their home at
Stamps today, after visit here with
relatives.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-12-07
ENDURANCE TESTS
FOR NAVY OFFICERS

FOR NAVY OFFICERS
WASHINGTON, Nov. 24-The recon-
mendation of the navy department IN
relation to a physical test for officers
is now awaiting the presidents final
approval. 1t is understood the ply.
steal test to be prescribed for Ulcers
of the line below the rank of rear al
miral and staff officers below the rank
of captain, while serving on shore, will
be similar to that now prescribed for
the coast artillery, which is a so mile
walk in three days.
1t is expected that a plan will be de-
vised for testing the physical endurance
Of watch officers at sea, to be in the
form of taking duty alternately every
four hours for 70 hours. Commanding
officers, commanders of squadrons and
division flag officers will be recon-
mended as a test to exercise their divi-
sions under the immediate control of
the commanding executive and nayiga>
ton officers continuously during the "a
hours.