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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
TRUCK FARMERS HOPEFUL.
Acreage Will Be As Large or Larger
 Than Last Year.

Cuba, January 10.-(Special) )-Truck farmers have been watching the indus trial situation very closely the past few days before putting in their crops for the coming season. Recent press dispatches having announced the re- sumption of work in the Pittsburg and Cleveland district has given them much encouragement.
 A car load of seed beans arrived from Amzi Golden & Co. today. which was promptly unloaded, and for the week 15 ears of cotton seed meal has been handled From present indications it is thought that the acreage will not fall much below last year, and if Bir mingham Gadsden and Anniston get their iron industries going the acreage will be increased.
 w G. Mcdaniel still adheres to his determination to put 50 acres in cab bage 25 in beans, 10 in peas and 20 in potatoes, which Is somewhat in eX- cess of his acreage last season.N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
TT he Spring Chicken. w

Richard Carle is a droll fellow, a quaint. ly funny comedian and everything he does seems to be amusing. There is comedy in his legs, comedy in his glasses and comedy in his bald pate, not to mention his voice and his mannerisms which are remembered with chuckIe. If 1t is true philanthropy to make ones fellow man laugh, then Mir Carle Is philanthropist on generous scale. Last night MT. Carle presented at the Jefferson theatre his newest conceit, entitled The Spring Chicken an adaptation from the French It is nothing more than a hodge-podge of nonsense, aglow with color and spark ling with bubbles of wit not less ap- parent than the bubbles of the champagne which was freely served on the stage The piece is typcally Frenchy and genu- finely entertaining in all parts. While MT. Carle was, of course pre-eminent last night, there was so much to amuse and divert that his occa sional absences from the stage were ably filed There Is no plot-not even the vestige of plot-but there are many delightful sit uations and some of the cleverest little comedy episodes imaginable, in which there is Parisian flavor and the yolatil- ity of froic France
 Mr Carle makes a speciality of prt>Sy women, and he sees to it that they have ability along with their good looks From the festive little broilers up to the prin- cipal women, there was a bewildering array of feminine charm and attractive gowns. The color of the show and one exceedingly elaborate and beautiful set ting. were not the least of the praise worthy features. The songs were particuA larly tuneful and catchy. Mir. Carle's songs were as usual ininitable He is d master of drollery and quaint conceit All the Girls Love Me-" "I Don't Know, But I Guess and "Coquin de Prntemps won especial favor.
 In the supporting company, an unusu- ally we'll balanced organization and a large one, Victor Morley as Babori, Alice Hageman as Mrs. Girdle and Marion Mills as Floralie shared honors with MT. Carle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
MOST PECULIAR LAW.
Congressman Birdsal Is Trying To Get
 1t Repealed. ~

Washington, January 10.-The repeal of what has been denominated by some jurists as "the most peculiar law in the United States" is the object of a joint resolution introduced by Repre- sentative Birdsall of Iowa. The law il question is a New Mexico statute, which has been in force for five years, under whitehall damage suits against New Mexico railroads for personal in- juries must be brought in the courts of the territory, and affidavit in sup port thereof must be made personally within the territory and before the ex- piration of 90 days from the date of the accident, failing in which the rail road concerned may itself enter suit against the injured person and obtain judgment of non-liability. Represent ative Birdsall stigmatized the law as the "strangest monstrosity on Ameri- can statute books"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Episcopal Churches.

Church of the Advent-Sixth avenue and Twentieth street Holy communion at 7:3O a. m. and full service at Il a. m., and evening service and sermon at 7:30 p. m. The Rev. pr. w. E. Evans, rector, will offieiate at all three services.
 St Mary s-on-the Highlands-Nineteenth street and Twelfth avenue, south. Ser vices will be held in the following or der. Holy communion at 7:3O a. m. Sum day school at 9:30 a. n1.; morning prayer at Il a. m No evening services will be held.
 St. Andrews, Eleventh avenue, between Tenth and Eleventh streets. Services at Il a. m and 7:3O D. m. Sunday. Litany ser- vice Wednesday evening at 7S0 o'clock. Holy communion at II o'clock on the first Sunday in each month. The Rev. Raj mundo de Ovies, rector.
 All Saints, Twenty-ninth street. between Avenue F and Avenue c, only evening service at o'clock.
 Grace church, Woodlawn-Services con dueted by the pastor, the Rev. F. w. Amber at II a. m.
 Christ's church. Avondale-Service Sun day afternoon at 3:30 o'clock with preach ing by the pastor, the Rev. F. w. Amber.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
overcharue In Thaw Case.

New York. January lO.-The bills of two of the alienists who gave expert testi- mony In the first Thaw trial have been cut by the comptroller. The bill Of Dr. Austin Flint was cut s292, this amount having been wrongly charged the comp troller holds pr. Flint charged an hour and a half each for various trips from his home to tho criminal court building. which trip the comptroller says can be easily made in 45 minutes. For this req son 19ih hours time at sl5 an hour was cut out of the bill Dr. Flint's bill amounted to $5Sl5 The bill of pr. Carlos McDon- ald was also cut $255 for the same reason
 that the cut was made in Dr. F1int's bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
The Kiss Political,

The story of how the beautiful Duchess of Devonshore successfully wooed the free and independent burgesses of Westmin- ster on behalf of Fox by the witchery of her bright eyes and red lips in the gen eral elections of 17S4 is well known. But other times other manners neat re- tort was made by Lady Randolph Churchill when once she was invited to follow the example of the Duches of Devonshire in an electioneering contest. It was during the general election of 1886, when she was canvassing in the interest of tory candidate, say Sir Horace Dash, whose wife had left her youth remotely behind. Interviewing that most important person in an election. a wabbler-for it Is he and his kind that often decide the issue of a parliamentary contest-'I hope, she said, you will sup port the constitutional cause and vote for the unionist party" 'I haven't made up my mind yet replied the man, but" he went on, with a jocose smile, If could get the same price was paid once by the Duchess of Devonshire for vote I think I could promise Thank you very much," said Lady Randolph
 
 know!' The wabbler no doubt, com tinued wabbing. In the one case. the lady's kiss would probably have convinced him that her politics were excellent. In the other-well possibly he would have seen Or felt little in the argument that was convincing.
 I once witnessed the ''mothering' of her illustrious and aged husband by Mrs. Gladstone. On leaving the reporters gallery of the House of Commons late one night that Gladstone as prime min ister had made fine speech in support of his home rule bill in 1893. l saw Mrs. Gladstone waiting with a brougham in palace yard She was thinly clad In evening dress, with light shawl over her gray hair. Presently her husband emerged from the ministers entrance to the House of Commons, with puckered,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Aid For unemploved.

Chicago. January 10,-A dispatch to the Tribune from Cincinnati says: A parade of thousands of unemployed marched to the city hall yesterday where delega- ton held conference with Mayor Hark- brett and the city officials. It was repre- sented to the Mayor that the closing down of the factories because of the money strngeney had thrown thousands of mon out of work. and that suffering was wide spread. The spokesman requested aid and work The Mayor notified him that steps had been taken to appropriate s20,- GOO for immediate relief Arrangements have been made for opening bread depots, soup houses and shelter places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Ahearn Is Recounized,

New York. January 10.-Mayor McClel- Ian was obliged to recognize John F. Ahearn as president of the Borough of Manhattan at a meeting of the board of estimate today in order that bonds might be issued to meet the citys current ex- penses. unanimous vote by the ertire board is required to authorize the sale of these securities and in order that there might be no delay the corporation coun- sel advised that MT. Ahearn be recog- nized as de facto president without con- ceding his legal title to the office. Gov ernor Hughes recently removed Mir.
 Ahearn from office for incompetence, whereupon the aldermen reelected him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Realism on the staae.

Lynn, Mass, January 1o.-Furlous over the treatment accorded by the villain to the heroine in a play at local theatre last night, George Munroe lmped on the stage, and after driving the actor who played the part of the villain off the stage seized the heroine in his arms and de clared he would defend her. Stage hands attempted to drive Munroe from the stage but he seized a fire axe and refused to leave until he was overpowered by six policemen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Methodist Churches.

Irirat church. Sixth avenue and Nine- teenth street, services at the usual hours. with preaching at Il a. m. and f4o ?. m. by the pastor, the Rev. James A. Duncan.
 Highlands, Eleventh avenue and Twenty-first street. preaching by the pastor, the Rev. Hoyt M. Doobs' at Il a. m. and 7;3O p. m., as usual.
 Eleventh Avenue. Eleventh avenue and Twelfth street, south, preaching at Il a. m. and 7:SO O clock, p. m., by the pastor, the Rev. F. P Culver
 St. Johns, Twentieth street and Ave- nue H. by the pastor, the Rev. R. T. Tyler.
 Fountain Heights. Twelfth avenue and Thirteenth street, north. by the pastor, the Rev. J. w. Dixon.
 Wesley chapel. Jasper avenue and Seventeenth street, north, usual serV- ices at Ii a. m. and 7:9 o'clock, D. m. There will be preaching at both morning and evening services by the pastor, the Rev. K M. Matthews.
 North Avondale, Fifth avenue ana rortieth street, by the pastor at poth morning service at Il a. m. and evening service at 7:3O p. m.
 Avondale, 420S Fifth avenue serVlces at II a. m., and 7:SO D. m., with preachihs by the pastcr, the Rev. J. C. -PerSinger.
 West End, preaching by the pastor, the Rev. l. L. Britain, at the usual services at II a. m. and 1:3O D. m'
 Simpson-Corner Of Seventh avenue and Twenty-ffth street, north, serVlces to- morrow at Il a. m., and 7:30 p. m., wlth preaching by the pastor, the Rev. H. k Osborne.
 Twenty-frst Acknowledgements ave nue, North Birmingham, services at Il a. m., and p. m., with preaching oS the pastor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Stay In CorteIyou Suit.

Washington, January 10.-In the case of the application of George w. Austin for an injunction to restrain Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou from allotting the issue of Panama canal bonds to na- tional banks instead of to individuals, including complainant, the supreme court of the District of Columbia today ordered a stay of proceedings until next week when a decision will be announced not later than Friday. The action was taken upon request of counsel for complainant, who could not be in this city this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
AL. H. lMetzl Wilson.

There is a swing and a grace to the acting and singing of that well known ambassador of German dialect Al II. (Metz) Wilson. that is peculiarly his own. So we'll known are the delneations of character, the rich Rhine-Pfazer dialect and the sweet notes of that golden-voiced singer, together with surpasslng ability to act a pleasing part mid picturesque scenes, that it is with no small degree of pleasure that Manager R. s. Douglas of the Jefferson theatre announces the coming of Wilson in the new Metz in the Alps for Tuesday, matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
At the Majestic.

Every boy and girl who attends the Majestic matinee this afternoon will be presented with box of candy. Hun dreds of school children are regular pat rons of the cozy little theatre Satur- day afternoons and this performance Is especially for their benefit One of the features of the bill which will please the young folks is the group of trained birds which do all sorts of wonderful tricks. cake walking, firing a cannon, roll ing a baby carriage and sailing boat. Seven other big acts are on the bill, which closes successful week with the performance tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Jan Widow Sues chlnaman.

New York. January 10.-Mrs Ruth Kim. pretty little Japanese widow. has brought suit against Jim Took, a China man who runs a restaurant in New York. claiming $20o00 damages for breach of promise of marriage. Mrs. Kim says Took proposed and was accepted, the bargain being sealed by the presentation and ac- ceptance of an engagement ring. Took denies that he ever proposed to the Jap anese widow and declares that he simply hired her to work in his restaurant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Restriction of Immigration.

Victoria, B. C.. January 10-Owing to the recent demands from the United States and Canada for the restriction of emigration from Japan, according to re- ports received yesterday, the Tokio gov- ernment has withdrawn privilege for merly given to emigrants to America whereby their term of conscription was reduced to one year, providing they return from abroad before they are 2 years of age
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Dandy Dixie MinstreIs.

"'rhe Dandy Dixie Minstrels,' and the Cotton Pekers' band of 40 singers, dan cers, musicians and comedians will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre Monday, matinee and night.
 Nothing so stupendous in minstrelsy has ever before been attempted by any other organization of colored performers There are more comedians, solosist dancers ana all star players than have ever been gathered together for one company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
YOU STAND IN FEM WE STAND BEHIND 'EM'' GUARANTEE SHOE GO.
 1905 THIRD AVENUE
Sunday SerbiceS M The
 Birmingham ChnrcheS

Sunday school at D. m., H. Gait Brax- ton, superintendent
 Catholic Churches.
 Catholic services Sunday will be as fol- loWs
 St. Paurs-Low masses at 6:3O, 7:30 and 9:30 o'clock; high mass at 10:3O o'clock; Sunday school at S:90 a. m; evening devo- tions at o'clock
 Our Lady of Sorrows-LoW mass at o'clock; high mass at 10 o'clock; evening devotions at o'clock.
 St. Augustine s-Masses at 7:50 and 10 o'clock; Sunday school at p. m.; bene- diction at p. m.
 San Marco s-Mass at o'clock; Sunday school at 3 p. m.; benediction at 4:30 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
FOR MAID & MMTR0M
ScfenhSb Discuss E16Sct of
 Braw StoymS On U0meN

wearied look on his mobile face. She at once ran forward and kissed him proudly on the cheek. Then catching with both hands the lapels of his heavy overcoat which WAS hanging open. as if to button 1t up, she cried out in a reproving voice. "0h, William. without your muffler" and diving her hand into one of his pockets produced the wrap and wound 1t tenderly round his throat. She then hurried him into the brougham, follow ing after. and shutting the door her self It was like the tender solctude of mother for a precious only son in whom all her hopes and alarms are centered-Michael McDonagh in The Lon don Ladys Realm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Preshyterian Churches.

First church. Fourth avenue and Twen- ty-hrst street preaching by the pastor' the Rev Dr. John w. Stagg. at Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
 South Highlands, Twenty-first street and Highland avenue, Rev. pr. Sterllng J. Foster occupying the pulpit at ooth morning and evening services. Evening services at 7:30 o'clock.
 Second church. Tenth avenue ana Twelfth street. south, preaching at both services by the Rev. U. D. Mooney
 Third church, Avenue G and Twenty- second street. by the pastor. the Rev I. A. Bryan. Services at II a. m. ana 7:3O D. m.
 Central church, Fifth avenue and Eigh- teenth street, by the pastor. the Rev. b. b. HandleY. Afternoon service at p. m.
 Vine Street West End-Preachlng as Il A. m. anG 7:3e D. m. by the pastos, the Rev. V. P. Merrell.
 East Lake, Eighty y-first street and Un- 1erwood avenue, by the stated supply.
 Westminster, Tweaty-ffth street and Thirteenth avenue, north, by the pastor, the Rev. Prank Marston.
 Avondale-Avenue c and Fortieth street Preaching at the usual morning end evening services. II a. m. and 7:SO D. m. by the pastor the Rev. w. G. Wood- ridge.
 First Cumb erland Presbyterian, U. S. A. Fifth avenue and Eighteenth street, by the pastor, the Rev. Dr. l. D. Steele.
 First Cumb erand. Services at II a. m. and 73O o clock D. m. in the chapel bf the. Birmingham seminary, the Rev. | D. Lewis, pastor presiding.
 First. North Birmingham. preaching at 1 a m. and o'clock D. m., with preach Ing by the pastor at both services
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Hitchcock In "A Yankee Tourist"

One of the most beautiful creations in the line of comic opera that has ever been seen on the American stage is the Henry W. Savage production of "A Yam kee Tourist which will be seen here at the Jefferson theatre on Wednesday night with Raymond Hitchcock as the star. MT. Savage has selected 6 cast and a chorus with view to making "A Yankee Tour ist' the most entertaining of all com edes. It has been running for months in New York city and during that time broke the records of the Astor theatre for receipts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
At the Gayety.

Ever since it's most suspicious opening, early in the season, it is universally con- ceded that the new burlesque company, Charles Robinson and His Night Owls" is one of the strongest com mbinations of talent that is on the road. The perform ance given by Charles Robinson and
 
 His Night Owls is described by an east ern critic as, "One continuous seintillatng
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Railroad Fatality List.

Trenton, N. J., January 10.--The New Jersey railroad commissioners, in their annual report to the governor state that from January 20 to December last year, 10S persons were killed and 19S injured by the railroads in New Jersey. Railroad companies are blamed for the long fatal ity list Unguarded grade crossings are said to have been responsible for many of the accidents
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Receivership Is Asked.

New Orleans, January 10.-Applica- tion for receivership of the Adler Weinberger Steamship company was made here today by Mrs. Mathilda Kaufman, a stockholder. The com pany is capitalized at $6,000,OOO, and owns two steamers, the Nicaragua and the Venus, valued at about $15o,oOO each.
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today. matinee and night, by the Conan
 & Harris comedians. This comedy adapt ed from George Barr McCutcheon's fa- nous story of the same title. by Win chell Smith and Byron Ongley, is now being presented by two companies in America, two in England and one in Eu-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
"Brewsters Millions, Tonioht.

Frederic Thompson's big production of ''Brewster's Millions" the breezy and delightful comedy which has enjoyed such a remarkable career of prosperity since it's first production last season, will be presented here at the Jefferson theatre
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Miscellaneous.

German Lutheran Zion, Avenue B and Nineteenth street, services at 10:S0 B. m., with preaching by the pastor, the Rev. w. F. Weidman, as usual.
 First Church of Christ, Scientist-Serv- ices will be held in the chapel on Eleventh avenue, south, near Highland Circle, Sun day morning at Il o'clock and Wednes- day evening at o'clock The subject Of the lesson sermon for tomorrow will be Sacrament"
 Evangeiische Friednskirche. POO Avenue F, service at Il a. m. and 7:S0 p. m. by the pastor. the Rev. s. A. Ebinger.
 regational-Chapel on Nineteenth north-Service at Il a. m. and p. m., with preaching by the pastor, the Rev. George Eaves, both morning and even ing
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circle of pleasant surprises all the way through, making an evening pass quickly and delightfully."- while being entertained by this big beyy of beauties and their clever comedian contingent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Increase of Hawaiian Guard.

Honolulu, January 1O.-A large increase of the national guard of Hawaii Is urged by the war department in communica- ton to territorial officials.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-11
Raatist Churches,

First church, Sixth avenue and Twenty second street. by the pastor, the Rev pr. A. l. Dickin son. at both morning and evening services at II a. m. and o'clock D. m. There will be special musical programme at the evening service:
 southside, Avenue F and Twentieth street. The pastor. the Rev. Dr. J. c. Hiden, will occupy the pulpit at the reg ular services a Il a m., and 7:30 D. m.
 Fountain Heights. Tenth avenue and Thirteenth street. north, by the pastor. Services at Il a. m., and T:SO D. m.
 North Highlands, Rush avenue and Eighteenth street by the pastor, the Rev. James D. Ray
 Twenty-seventh street, Avenue I and 1wenty-seventh street, by the pastor, the Rev !. O. Colley.
 Ruhama, East Lake, Seventy-seyenth street and Underwood avenue, by the pas- tor.
 Elyton, corner of Cotton avenue and Banks street, by the pastor, the Rev. A. E. Page.
 First Avondale, preaching at the usual hours by the pastor, the Rev. l.. M. Bradley.
 First Woodlawn. Fifty-sixth street and First avenue. by the pastor, the Rev. Austin Crouch.
 Park avenue. North Birmingham, by the pastor, the Rev. T. Hovie Johnston.
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Christian Churches.

First Chrstian-Fifth avenue and Twen- ty-first street. Preaching at Il a. m. and T.45 D. m. by the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Allen F. Moore.
 essemer-Sixteenth street and Fourth avenue, Bessemer, the Rev. D. P. Taylor, pastor Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:45 p. m.
 Ensley-Avenue F. and Twenty-first street. Ensley, the Rev. P. H. Duncan. pastor Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:45 p. m.
 -F'ifty-eighth street, Wood lawn, the Rev c. A. Donaldson, pastor. Preaching at II a. m. and 7:45 D. m.
 North rmingham-Seventh avenue.
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A musicale under the auspices of the Birmingham Conservatory will be given Sunday afternoon at 8 :45 o'clock, at Ca ble Hall. All are invited without card.
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MT. and Mrs. George K. Armes are vis- iting relatives in Greenvile.
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Mrs. A. w. Ball and son. Robert, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. D. D. Weaver, in Anniston.
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MT Henry Mosler, who has been on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. Otto Marx, has returned to New York. During his visit here MT. Mosler painted the portrait of Miss Rosalie Joseph, and on his re- turn will paint full size portrait of Mrs. s. M Adler. MT. Mosler will return in two weeks. He will probably exhibit some of his work done abroad last summer on his return to Birmingham.
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The contemplated departure for Europe of pr. and Mrs Alfred Walker has been announced They will probably sail in March Miss Louise Walker will prcb- ably sail with them.