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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-24
BIC MASS MEETING
FOR LAW AND ORDER
Will Be Held at Jefferson
Theatre Sunday
RINGING CALL Is ISSUED
Will Discuss the Violations BY Jurors
of Sworn Duty In Passing on VIC
latons of the Prohibit
ton Laws.
RINGING CALL is ISSUED

The big mass meeting OF the Law and
Order league has been changed to the
Jefferson theater ard at ) o'clock sharp
Sunday afternoon the meeting will begin.
Interest is keen and the speeches are
expected to be of a warm nature. The
ordinance for NEAR beer" licenses is be-
ing widely discussed and will come up
for consideration at the meeting. Whether
the proposed ordinance would practically
mean the licensing of beer saloons rs
a matter under discussion.
The call of the committee is as fol-
lows:
To the Citizens of jefferson County,
When the newspapers report that the
prosecuting attorney of our county an
nounces that he does not think he will
try any more cases for violation Of the
prohibition laws this week because the
jury declines to bring In Verdicts ac-
cording to the facts and evidence but
is controlled by prejudice and personal
feelings it would indeed seem that
spirit of anarchy has invaded the sacred
walls of the temple of justice and these
be dangerous times upon which We have
fallen.
The issue before us is not whether we
shall have a prohibition law as the SOW
eregn people of jefferson county spoke
in no uncertain terms by an overwhelm-
ing majority that such should be the
case on October %, 1907. This law was
not forced upon us by the legislature.
We believe that large majority of those
who voted against prohibition are In IA
vor of the enforcement of any and all
laws that have been duly enacted and
adopted. We call upon them and all
good citizens to join IN expression of
indignation at the gross violation of
jurors sworn duty and TO proclaim to
the world that this community stands
unequivocally for the enforcement of all
law and order.
To this end a mass meeting Is hereby
called to assemble at the Jefferson the
alter in this city on Sunday, September
81 at 8 D. m. Col. T. G. Bush will
preside and Judge s. D. Weakley and
others will make short talks. The ladies
are cordially invited to grace the oc-
Icasion with their presence as 1t al
ways inspires men to nobler and higher
ideals and actions. The Jefferson county
Sunday school chorus will render some
musical selections befitting the occasion.
Pastors of all churches are requested
to make this announcement at their Sum
day morning services.
JOHN W. SIBLEY,
r. s. MUNGER,
oscar FLOYD.
JAMES Fl, HARD
w. E. URQUHART,
GEORGE H. ESTES,
JOHN It. MORGAN,
s. A. ELLIS,
r. F. LOVELADY
And others.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-24
DARBY WOULD
RETAIN FEAGIN
To the Editor of the Aze-Herald.

To the Editor of the Aze-Ferald:
heartily indorse every word writ
ten by Mrs. Samuel VIII John as pub
lished in Sunday mornings issue of the
Age-Herald with reference to Judge Fea-
gin.
The gentlemen who have the authority
to act in this matter should have but
one thought and one motive-the good of
ALL do not think better man could
be found for the hard and trying posi-
ton of police judge of the city of Bir-
mingham.
The grown up man who wilfully de-
fies the law will get what he deserves.
Those of tender years, especially the
young who have not had the benefit of
the teachings and examples of the
thoughtful and good will receive ten
der consideration
Do not part with the wheel horse who
has never failed to get you out of the
mire and place you on solid ground. In
training a new one he might break out
of the harness, run away and land you
in the quicksand. Let we'll enough alone.
J. LAWLER DARBY,
Birmingham, September 49,
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FURTHER ARRESTS MADE.
Sheriff Stops Several Draymen Found
Delivering Liquors.

Arrests for violations of the prohibition
laws are still being made in large num-
bers by the sheriff's department, and
Sheriff Higdon stated yesterday afternoon
that this would continue just as long
as persons tried to break the law
Among the arrests made yesterday were
two or three for hauling intoxicants,
these arrests being made because the
driver of the vehicle could not show a
statement from the shipper or railroad
company showing him to be authorized
to deliver interstate shipments of intoxi-
cants to the consignee.
A majority of the cases which nave
been tried in the criminal court during the
past week were for violations of the pro-
hibition law, and a number of convictions
have resulted.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-24
CROSSES OF HONOR.
Professor DuBose Will Also Deliver
Address to Camp Hardee.

Prof. ]. C. DuBose will deliver an ada
dress on the Life and Character OF Ad-
miral Semmes' at Camp Hardee meet
ing, Saturday afternoon at o'clock, and
on that occasion Pelham chapter will dis
tribute crosses of honor.
Mrs. C. M. Tardy. president OF Pelham
chapter, earnestly requests that all conf
rades who have made application for
crosses of honor will be present to re-
ceive them.
On Saturday, October 3. the veterans
county picnic will be held at East Lake,
and all comrades and their families and
friends are invited. At the meeting Satur-
day, in addition to the address of Profess
sor DuBose, there will be recitals and
songs.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-24
At the Biiou.

The Baldwin, Melville company gave an
excellent performance of I'm the Bishops
Carriage at the Bijou theatre last night
The play is Naturalization of the well
known novel of that name, and retains
the salient parts of the book with con-
siderable fidelity. The story is one that is
familiar to q great many people who
have read the book. 1t is rather apart
from the ordinary and the principal char
acter, that of a girl thief, who reforms
and weds the man who leads her back
to responsibility, is a sort of Lady Raj
files, who has some attractive qualities
and great deal of the dramatic eie-
ment The company acquitted itself with
much credit. Mr.. Chagnon was ideally
cast in the role of the lawyer, William
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ADJUSTMENTS.
At the jefferson.

Mary Jane Jenkins, the housemaid-
Frances Gordon.
Flora Dora Dean, a footlight favor
ite--Elizabeth Drew.
Mrs. David Dean, her mother-Mary
e. Cunard.
Mrs. Purdy, resident of New
Rochelle-Susan Chisnell.
Tom Bennett, the heir at law-Eu-
gene MacGregor.
Kid Burns. his ecretary-Scott
Welsh.
James Blake, public administrator,
mana b out town-James A. Davett.
h, Daniel Cronin, in the mining bust
ness-James H. Manning.
Andy Gray, the butler-Harry Gwyn-
cite
Station master = Archie Mack en-
Zie, Jr.
For a genuine loosening of the bonds
of depression a better opener could not
be found than Forty -five Minutes From
Broadway" which played at the JEFF
ferson theatre yesterday afternoon and
night. While it was the third visit to
Birmingham this merry mixture seems
to improve with age and it was enjoyed
just as heartily last night as it was
on the occasion of its first trip three
years ago.
But a look at the programme ex-
plains the longevity of it's life, for
Scott Welsh as kid Burns" and
Francs Gordon as "Mary Jane Jenk-
ms" will never grow tiresome. Both
are so natural in their respective roles
that one forgets that he is witnessing q
play but rather thinks he is in the
midst of lively doings in dis mans
town"-New Rochelle.
Welch's command of the tout dialect
is complete, while his actions and poses
are at that point where they are Meth
er overdrawn nor too lightly done. In
the star feminine part Miss Gordon is
delightfully."- pleasing, her sweetness,
beauty and histronic ability causing
her audience to do just exactly what
kid Burns" did-fall in love with
her.
The other characters were well bal
anced, Eugene MacGregor as Tom Ben
nett" James A. Dayett as James
Blake" being especially good. The
chorus was very attractive. while
everyone sang well. Songs like Mary"
"Forty-five Minutes From Broadway
and $50 Long, Mary" were encored
again and again and bid fair to never
grow old.
Forty five Minutes From Broadway"
with it's present cast will ever be a
welcome visitor to Birmingham.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
Condition of Cotton.

To The Editor of The Age-Herald:
| have just returned from two weeks
trip through Tallapoosa, Talledaga, Clay,
Randolph, Chambers and Lee counties.
In all sections through which | passed L
found that all of the top crop OF the cot
ton had been cut entirely off by the hot
weather in August When at the Farm
ers Summer school in Auburn the first
of August the farmers were asked TO
make report of crops in their sections,
and l put 1t down at 100. Others made
it 80 to 10. 1t has been cut Off fully
one-third and will not make over 90 per
cent of u normal crop. If the cotton now
open was all picked out more than half
would be picked, and in many cases
three-fourths or more
PAUL HOFFMAN.
Waverly, Ala, September %, 1905
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Lattimer, whose efforts bring about the
reformation of Nance Olden and later
win her consent to be his wife. MISC
Lucia Moore, as Nance Olden. had DIFF
ficult part to play, but she was equal 10
its every requirement. The comedy hit
of the performance was made by Hugh
Gibson, who played the role of the bibu-
lous Edward Ramsay. He proved himself
a clever actor and did not overreach him.
self in any particular. His lines always
brought laughter. William Bonney as tlss
bishop was also very good. I'm the
Bishops Carriage will be repeated this
afternoon and again tonight.
At the Majestic.
Terry and Elmer are scoring a marked
success with their bright talk and eceen-
trio dancing. The Doctor and the Show
Girl get a rousing reception at every
performance. Monsieur Emile Chevrlie II
great in his trick violin specially, and
the little blackface comedian, HI Tom
Ward, is an acrobat, singer and joxesteP
who keeps the crowd highly entertained
during the 20 minutes he occupies tho
center of the stage. Miskel, Hunt and
Miller are pleasing with their high class
music and songs. Matinee this afternoon
at $50 especially fer the ladies and chill
dren, and at $50 tonight the usual even-
ing performance.
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New Southern MAGAZINE.

Richmond, Va, September pa char
ter has been issued by the state for the
publication in Richmond of the Southern
Literary Messenger, naming as incor-
porators DR.. w. w. Phelan of Chatta-
nooga, Tenn, president; L. S. Smyth,
Front Royal, Va, secretary and treas-
urer. and Alfred B. Williams of Rich-
mond. Its projectors plan to make it a
representative southern monthly, with
the best southern authors only.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-24
PHYSICIANS GO
THROUGH SCHOOLS

Under orders from Health Officer r. B.
Hardness, three doctors went through
every public school in Birmingham yester-
day and made a careful examination of
every child. careful search was made
for traces of scarlet fever, dphtheria and
germs of any kind, including consumption,
itch and diseases which may be con-
tracted.
This inspection was thorough and re-
ports will be made to the health officer
of every suspicious case found.
This is the first time the inspection
system has been used, but it will be
made several times each year hereafter.
1t will mean great protection for the
healthy child.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-24
Hood Building To Change
Hands, Price Being $500, 900
Big Office Building Is Optioned Until December and $4,000
Has Been Paid Down-Name Of Purchaser Is
Kept Very Secret

The Hood building at the corner of
Twentieth street and Third avenue owned
December 1. The price to be paid is $780,
Co.,
The name of the prospective purchaser
has not been made public, but he has
paid $4,000 for the option and persons in
a position to know say that the option
will be exercised.
The Hood building covers an area of
100X100 feet, and is one of the Oldest Of
flee buildings in Birmingham. Some of
the occupants of the building hold leases
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-24
Duncan lakes Special Course.

City Bateriologist e. M. Duncan, who
has been taking a two weeks course in
special work at Harvard university and
the laboratories of the city of Boston,
left yesterday for home, ana will return
to Birmingham in a few days crammed
full of new knowledge for the perfec-
ton of his department, Mr.. Duncan was
granted two weeks leave of absences
and considered this the best way to
spend them. He writes that his experi-
ence has been fine and he hopes to get
many practical results from his visit on
returning.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-24
DAVIDSON CROWD
HAULS IN COLORS
Pledge Earnest Support to the
Thompson Candidates
MAINTAINS ORGANIZATION
Advisory Committee With Aldrch as
Chairman Will Exercise Functions
Heretofore Performed BY
Chairman Davidson.
MAINTAINS ORGANIZATION

The Davidson faction of the republican
party in Alabama has practically pulled
down its flag for this year and stepped
aside in favor of the Thompson ticket.
The committee yesterday voted In favor
of resolutions asking its candidates to
withdraw and support the thompson
ticket and it is understood that the re-
quest will be granted by all the candi-
dates.
In taking this action the republicans
state that it is to prevent split on
the national ticket and to relieve the
Davidson republicans of the responsible
ity of carrying on an extensive cam
paign. They intend to continue their or
ganization and refused to disband.
The first thing accomplished was the
adoption of a resolution introduced by
W. F. Aldrch making it the sense OF
the committee that 1t maintain its Or
ganization. The twenty five members
present voted almost unanimously In IA
vor of the resolution.
Judge Sloan, candidate on the Thomp-
son ticket for congress In the Ninth
district, appeared before the committee
of which he is a member and plead for
harmony A committee of five was APP
pointed to see Chairman Lathrop and
arrange for compromise but this COM
mittee reported that no compromise could
be made by the Thompson campaign COM
mitteemen.
Finally the committee decided to with
draw and after taking the necessary &C
ton passed a resolution making COM
mittee of five with w. f. Aldrich chair
man the headquarters advisory conf
mittee. This committee will exercise the
power hitherto belonging to Chairman
Davidson of dispatching business which
comes up when the committee Is not in
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-24
PUTTING FAIR GROUNDS
ROAD ~ FINE SHAPE

graded where such work is most needed.
ON it.
AT a meeting of the Board of Revenue
viewers were appointed to select the best
route over Red mountain for the new
St Charles street road. The city has al
ready appointed its viewers, and within a
short time matters will be in a shape for
the survey of the new highway, which is
to be a 6 per cent grade road from the
terminus of st. Charles street. at the
southern corporate limits of the city,
across Red mountain.
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that have five years to run, and it is
said that the new owner will not con-
slider any material changes in the property
during the life of existing rental con-
tracts. The purchase is being made pri
marily, it is pointed out, as an invest
ment with view. in the next place, of
the property's assured enhancement in
value.
Real estate agents and investors say
that while s260000 is a fair price for the
Hood building at this time. it's exception
ally choice location will cause its value
to increase greatly within the next few
years.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-24

With view of having the roads be-
tween Birmingham and Fairview in condi-
ton before the State Fair opens next
month the old fair grounds boulevard
through West End is now being repaired.
The greater part of the work it is thought
will have been finished by the date of
the opening of the fair
A force of men has been at work on
the road for several days, and the high
way, as much of it as is outside the cor
porate limits of West End and Gray
mount. will be put in good shape. All
ruts will be filed and the road will be
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-24

Battery D held it's sixth anniversary
last night in the armory with one Of
the finest groups of men and officers in
the state to represent it's years of care
full organization. Capt. R. S. Dorrance
commanded and drilled the 80 men on the
streets. Second sSSutenant George w.
Conway resigned and First Sergeant Ed
L. Anderson was elected in his place.
Refreshments were served and the troop
ers enjoyed pleasant evening.
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Birmingham Temple Lodge.

Birmingham Temple lodge, A. F. &c
A. M. will meet in special communlca-
ton this afternoon at 1880 o'clock. at
which time the entered apprentice degree
will be conferred upon three candidates
and the master mason degree upon four
candidates. The regular communication
of the lodge will be held tonight. at whicr
there will be work in the masters degree.
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INTIW db dIII IVIIIs 1T.
At the Majestic.
"a Nioht In New York;

Among the many musical novelties Of
the present season none can boast of
having met with greater favor than "A
Night In New York. a merry hodge,
podge of jingling music. irresistable
humor and magnetic ensembles, which Is
presented by the transatlantic Bur-
luesquers' at the new Gayety this week.
The lively extravaganza brings the droll
and extremely funny scenes so close on
top of each other that no room for dull
ness has been left.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mrs. Leila Alexander.

Mrs, Leya Alexander, age 81 years, died
Yesterday at the family residence at Cope-
land station on the Gate City car line.
Funeral services will be held at the res
idence at o'clock this afternoon and in
torment Will be at Mcllwaine cemetery.
The deceased is survived by two children
"a boy and a girl-and her husband.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-24
: CHARGED With cowardice.

Washington, September ga telegram
from Fort Wrangle, Alaska, says; Cap
tain Wagner of the bark Star of Bengal,
which was wrecked on Coronation Isld
with loss of 10 lives was unconscious
for an hour after rescued. He charges
the captains of the tugs Kiyak and Hat
tie Gage, who cut loose from him, with
rank cowardice.
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EXTRA NOTICE

National Salvage Co.'s Sale
of Cooper's stocks will not re-
open until Saturday, 9 am.
Cannot handle crowds and
move SOLD goods at same
time
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-24

Seaboard will sell round
trips to Washington Sept. %,
%, "a, 26, limit returning Oct.
ID: rate 5000. Leave 6:15 am,
arrive 8:45 next morning. Only
line via Atlanta morning
operating through Pullmans
and Dining Cars.
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E. t. Shaw & Son, Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co,
Sir Charles Cliff

requires that all locks that are to be
placed on him Thursday, September "A.
1908, in the special act at p. M, to be
placed on a table which will be in front
of the theatre before p. m, 9-24-0S, 50
the public can see that they are not fake
locks. SIR CHARLES Cliff.
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Southern Railway will sell
round trip tickets to Washing
ton Sept. H2, %, "a and 26,
limited Oct. a. Rate $1,000.
The only afternoon train.
Through sleeper !
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"Hrewster's Millions Seat Sale.

The advance sale of seats for Brew
ster's Millions, which comes to the JEFF
ferson theatre Saturday matinee and
night, with Robert Ober in the title role,
opens at the Jefferson box office at .
o'clock this morning, When Mr.. ODER
and "Brewster's Millions appeared at
the jefferson for two performances on
January II, 1907, The Age-Herald said
of the production; mo one but a per-
son with vinegar in his veins could have
seen 'Brewster's Millions and not laughed
until his sides ached."
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-09-24

FOR SALE-AUTOMOBILE
Stanley Steamer, four pas
senger roadster, complete with
top, at a bargain. Birmingham
Motor Agency. 1922 Fourth
Avenue
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Gard of Thanks.

wish to thank the many friends who
assisted me in the burial OF my brother,
Oscar Maassen MRS. ANNIE COOK.
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THE WEATHER.

Washington, September 2S.-Weather
forecast:
Internationally fair Thursday and
Friday; light northeast and east wlhdS.
Mississippi-Partly cloudy; local show
ers Thursday and probably Friday; light
variable winds.
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Weather report for "a hours ending l
p. M. September %
Local office Z. S. Weather Bureau,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1908-01-03
TOBACCO AT OWENS
BOR0 TWO YEARS.
Radical Difference in Deliveries
Being Made This and
Last Year,

There is vast difference in the
handling of tobacco this year and last
year in Greensboro, says the Owens
boro Inquire. OF the crop of 1906
there had been sold at the auction
house in this city at this time last
year S97 loads against only 301
loads during the same time this year,
that is from October / to the present
time.
The price is manifestly lower than
1t was a year ago and this seems to
be due to the fact that there is less
competition among the buyers at the
auction house, due 10 the fact that
the American Tobacco company and
the Gallaher Limited were buyers
there last year, but are not this year,
and due also to the fact that there is
more dumping this year. Practically
no Indiana tobacco has come to the
auction house yet this year. 1t is be-
ing sold or held for pooling on the
other side of the river.
Another great difference between
this and last year is in the matter of
pooling with the regular A. S. of e.,
committee. Only a few thousand
pounds have yet been delivered at the
pooling houses, while last year about
three million pounds had been deliv-
Grad IN fhap1 Of fhic date
Last year the home warehouse COM
pany was receiving large amounts of
tobacco at it's two pooling houses for
the purpose of rehandling and priz-
ing it, but this year that plan of SELL
ing outright to the American and the
Gsllaher companies thetobacco that
has been pledged to the home ware
house company.