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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07

The Gayety opened the week yesterday with Vanity Fair" a show which has in seasons past won fame for it's excellence and the chorus which it has this year is up to the standard in good looks and also knows how to sing. Twisted and Tan gled' is the name of the first act, in which number of neat little skts are in- trodueed, while "A Southern Belle is the name of the last act, both of which are pleasing.
 Undoubtedly the best thing in the show is the singing of James R. Waters. Waters is not only possessed of a melodi- ous voice. but also has a splendid He- brew. makeup. He sang half dozen parodies, thunderous applause greeting each one, and the audience regretfuly gave him up. John Jennings and Mamie Lewis also did some neat dancing in the olio.
 The comedians need new supply oi jokes, most of those gotten off yesterday being entirely too old. The chorus is one of the shapeliest that has appeared at the Gayety and their singing ability does much to make the show pleasing. A lit- tie more life injected into tham, however, would not hurt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
RECORD OF THE COURTS

The following new suits were filed in the circuit court yesterday:
 Simmons Manufacturing company and others vs. white-Blakeslee Manufactur- in, company, for alleged account.
 H. H. Goldstein vs. Mary Ella Craw- ford, Mary England and Willie B. Eng land, for alleged breach of contract, $10O.
 c. A. Howze vs Jennie Johnson, B. H. Hudson and P. F. Clark. alleged usurp- ing lodge office, $25O.
 In the second division of the city court the case of Mary Finch vs Birmingham Railway Light and Power company, is on trial. This is suit for alleged per- sonal injuries.
 In the third division of the city court the case of w. L. Allen vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company, for alleged personal injuries, is on trial.
 The suit of Beorge Sanders vsf Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, was dismissed for want of prosecution.
 The case of Isaac Martin. vs. Brming- ham Railway, Light and Power company was continued by consent.
 InC CdSC Ol U. A. iiiSEiiio NS oNiIciSoii Amusement company was continued by consent.
 The suit of Mrs. Lula Fuller vs. Rates Transfer and Warehouse company was continued by consent.
 In Judge Lane's division of the circuit court a verdict was handed down in favor of the defendant in the case of D. F. Allen ys w. Yielding.
 The suit of w. E. Strawn vs. Birming- ham Railway Light and Power company, for personal injuries, is on trial.
 The following are set for trial today in Judge Coleman's division of the circuit court
 Standard Oil company vs. G. O. Wat kins Lumber company, assumpsit.
 Annie Randolph vss A. w. Burgin, ct al, damages.
 M. W. Parsons vs Birmingham Rail- way, Light and Power company, appeal by defendant.
 Higgins Manufacturing company vs. c. w Frickhoffer, assumpsit.
 Will Millins ys Mike Piazzi, damages.
 The following cases are set for trial in Judge Lanes division of the circuit court for today:
 John J. Scherl vs. McCune Iron com pany, damages.
 Michael R. Russell vs. Central of Geor- gia Railway company. assumpsit
 ,. Downey vs Tally-Bates Construc- ton company, assumpsit.
 William Hill vs. Birmingham Marble Works company, ct al., damages.
 Fannie E. Stephens, administratrix, vs. Dimmick Pipe works, damages.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
At the Bijou.

The Four Huntings, a team known at one time in the circus world and later in vaudeville, have been provided with a musical comedy entitled "The Fool House" and it was in this vehicle that they opened weeks engagement at the Bijou theatre last night. The piece is little more than hodge-podge of vaudeville specialties strung together on a thread ofsa plot and given musical setting. The Four Huntings form tall ented family of entertainers and they are especially good dancers. Each of the four has an individual line of work for which the piece affords opportuni- ties. Lew Hunting is a comedian of the Cohanesque order, who can dance with surprising agility. John Hunting as -Cinders,' a character part proved to be the best comedian of the three men. His facial expressions are good and his grotesque dancing strong feat ure of the show. Miss Molie Hunting took the principal feminine part in the performance exhibiting some skill as a dancer. The remaining member of the team, John Hunting, the elder, had a rather un1IQpOTldHl IOlG dS tliO oupSi iii- tendent of an insane asylum.
 The action of the piece concerns itself mainly with a confusion of identities in an asylum for the insane and the result ing mistakes which occur. A number of people are found in the asylum, for one purpose or another, who are not crazy. Each thinks the other is mentally un- balanced. The idea is not new and the comedy has been better worked out be- fore However, the specialties saved the performance and made it entertaining. Each of the Huntngs contributed gener- ously to the bill and there were many comedy sketches which enlivened matters considerably.
 If the number of encores demanded is any indication of a hit "The Fool House" struck the popular chord last night Nearly every speciality was en- cored a number of times. The songs of the Broadway quartet were favor ably received while the dancing numbers were all heartily applauded
 Among the supporting members of the company was Richard Hume who made the most of his opportunities in an ec- centric comedy role Mr. Hume Is good at makeup and facial expression. He took the part of Dashington Pipp, mem Der of the Investigating committee sent to probe into the matter of asylum cruel ties.
 The second half of the piece was rather
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
RUSSIAN RAILWAY
 PROJECT DEBATED


 St. Petersburg, April 6.-The debate on the proposed Amur railway was begun in the douma today. Lieutenant Gener- al Schaffhausen, minister of communi- cations, explained that the whole rail- way would cost nearly s12O,0OO,OOO with a single track and a capacity of nine trains daily each way. The first section of the line runs from Stretinsk, where construc- tion of the Amur railroad was abandoned when Russia occupied Manchuria, to Pokhovskaia, at the confluence of the Shilka and Argun rivers, distance of 240 miles. Authorization for the construc- tion of this section is now sought. The cost will be about $S,0OOO00 and the road bed will be capable of double tracking later.
 Deputy Savich, who reported on behalf of the commission, said that the road must be completed by 1912, when the Chi nese-Japanese programme will have been completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Chinese Boycott Spreading.

Canten, April 6.-The boycott against the Japanese arising out of the trouble between Japan and China over the seiz- ure and subsequent release of the TatSu Maru is spreac,rg rapidly. Mass meet ings have been held with the object of impressing upon the Cninese the neces- sity of making the boycott of Japanese products and manufactures as far-reach- ing as possible. Despite a torrential rain today, more than a thousand women dressed in white, as an emblem of mourn- ing, attended a meeting held for this purpose, speeches being made denouneing everything that pertained to Japan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
DouMA SCORES VICTORY.
Retirement of Vice Minister From of- flee Is Forced.

St. Petersburg, April e.-The douma has scored a victory of sweeping im- portance in forcing the retirement of M. Alexoff, vice minister of commerce and director of the department of commer- cial navigation the affairs of which long have been in chaotic condition. The budget commission threatened to report against the budget of this ministry unless Alexoff was removed, and M Shipoff the minister of commerce, yielded. This is considered the first step toward the establishment of a ministerial responsibili- ty, which the first douma tried in vain to enforce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Anti-Pass Law Amended,

Washington, April 6-Under suspension of the rules, the House today passed the bill amending the anti-pass provision of the interstate law so as 70 permit the issuance of passes to furloughed, pen stoned and superannuat. employees, per- sons who have become disabled or infirm in the service of common carriers, and the bodies of persons killed in the employ ment of common carriers and former em- ployes travelling for the purpose of en- tering the service of common carriers, and the families of all such.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Hopper In "happyiand."

An engagement that has been eagerly anticipated by all lovers of musical en- tertainment is assured by the announce ment that De Wolf Hopper is shortly to be seen here in the new comic opera 'Happyland," music by Reginald De Koven and book by the late Frederic Ranken. This piece is said to be the very best form of light opera, with two acts of brilliant comedy and a score full of gems of melody. "Happyland'' at the Jefferson theatre Thursday night. Seat sale opens this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Paddy Smith Is Released.

Mobile, April 6-Paddy J. Smith alias P. J. Russell, who was arrested here on suspicion of being the man who burg larized the billiard hall of H. Miller in New Orleans, was released here today on habeas corput proceedings, even after charge of bringing stolen property into the state was sworn out against him.
 Two medals taken from the Miller safe were found on Smith and New Orleans detectices identified them. The detectives made hard fight for their man, but the court held that the evidence was not suf- ficient. Smiths uefense was that the medals were given him by another party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
warehouse Nears Completion,

Florence, April 6.-(Special.)- .)-The Lau- derdale County Farmers Union ware house in East Florence is nearing com pletion and will be opened for business in the course of three weeks The ware. house is a handsome brick structure and cost $6000 It is provided with cattle pens and in addition to cotton it will be the shipping point of cattle and other farm produce, which will be sent out by the carload. The warehouse was built entirely by money subscribed by the farmers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
CARTOONS MAY CUT
 FIGURE IN COURT

St. Louis, April 6.-Instrueting the April grand jury today, Circuit Judge Hugo Muench said that charges are being free ly made and circulated that corruption exists in the present house of delegates and that corrupt combination of leg islators is using its powers for the pur- pose of personal gain. He. urged that in- vestigation be made and that if evidence of graft is discovered, indictments be re- turned.
 If graft does not exict Judge Muench said, then the publishers of articles and cartoons which have spread the charges have slandered the members of the house of delegates and should be prosecuted for libel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
RAID ON 'DlSTILLERlES.
Revenue Agents Destroy Plants and a
 Lot of Beer.

Roanoke, Va. April 6-Unted States Revenue Agents l.. B. Perkins, S. A. Eddy and w. w. Anderson, together with Deputy Collectors Sifford. Lawson and others, returned here today from a successful raid on illirit distiileries in Floyd Franklin and Patrick counties. They succeeded in arresting six alleged illicit distillers, cut up half a dozen stills, and as many more incomplete plants, and destroyed 5000 gallons of beer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Policemen Confess Guilt.

Philadelphia. April 6.-The four police men of this city and two civilians who were arrested, charged with robbing number of business places in the center of the city. were arraigned for hear ing today and all were committed to pris- on without bail for trial. Two of the accused policemen have confessed to their complicity in the robberies and goods of almost every description alleged to have been stolen were recovered from the homes of the four patrolmen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
ADJUSTMENTS.
James o'NeiII In "virginius."

In the great production of Mir James O'Neilrs "Virginius,'' which appears ar the Jefferson theatre tomorrow night, at tention is drawn to the extra fine stag ing that the popular classic has been given by the manager, MT. Edgar Forrest and it is a solid fact that seldom has there ever been seen a star surrounded dramatically and scenically as MT. oNeill is in "Virginius."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
The Lyric Theatre.

Large audiences attended all the per formances at the Lyric yesterday. MT. and Mrs. Wallace, In their pretty illus trated song, "At the Village Church With Nell" caught the crowds, who evidenced hearty applause. Eva w.. Wallace has one of the most captivat~ ing personalities with electrifying smiles seen on any stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Georqia Legislator Dead.

Hawkinsville, Ga., April 6.-S. A. Way, Pulaski countys present representative in the legislature, died here today after a short illness. He was formerly mayor of Hawl1insville and one of it's most prominent citizens. He is survived by a widow and four children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Neuralgia
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 M have svas neuralgia m hsadsGhs rssts right that my eyes will burst. I also have. neuralgia pain around my heart. T. have been taking Dr., Miles Anti z ain Piis recently recently atc1 and find they S,ar,, re find 1t necessary to take more than two tablets for comptete relief"
 MRS. KATHERINE BARTON
 HIT Valley St, Carthage, Mo.
 T have awful spells of neuralgia and have doctered a great deal with out getting much benefit For the last two years have been taking Dr. Niles Anti-Pain Pills and thsy always ralisve me. I have been SO bad with neuralgia that I sometimes thought I would go crazy. Sometimes 1t is necessary to take two of them. but never more and they are sure to relieve me-" MRs. TERRIER,
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Convention Date Set.

Salt Lake City, Utah, April 6.-At a meeting of the republican state commit tee today, May and Salt Lake City were set as the date and place for hold ing the state convention to elect dele- gates to the national convention at Chi cagO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Preparing for American Fleet.

Picking, April 6.-The throne has ap- proved Admiral Sah's recommendation for the entertainment of the American fleet at Che Foo, hut the government declares that this will be impracticable on account of the winds, if the fleet ar 1iyes after September
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
Death of MT. Edson.

Montgomery, April 6.--(Special.)- )-There was no meeting of the Board of Revenue today because of the death of J. H. Ed son, member, who was a victim of ill., ness following barbecue held last week. MT. Edson was only a short time ago ap- pointed 0 the board by Governor Conner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07

The board of directors of the Free Kindergarten association will hold spec ial meeting Thursday morning at the Hotel Hillman at 10:SO clock. All mem- bers are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07

An event of statewide social interest is the approaching marriage of Miss Annie Martin to MT. Robert Wilson Morris, the marriage to take place in the First Meth odist church at Jacksonville on March %.
 Miss Martin is the only daughter of former Solicitor J. Thomas Martin of Cal houn county, representing on both her fathers and her mothers side families that have figured prominently in the his- tory of the state.
 MT. Morris is commercial agent for the Seaboard Air Line railway at Columbia, having risen to that position from the place as local agent at Wellington with in the past two years.
 MT. D. R. Norman left last night for Montgomery, where he will be married this afternoon to Miss Emmie Cham bless of that city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07

Mrs. James Bowron will give a luncheon on Tuesday in compliment to MT. FL iott of Canada.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
.LENTEN TOPICS IF
 GENERAL INTEREST Poster Show In Connection With Art Exhibition NOTES HERE AND THERE
important Meetings of Women for To- day Include Creche and Kinderear- ten Boards-Woman's Exchange
 Board to Meet Today.

At the meeting of the Birmingham Art association on Saturday it was decided to hold competitive poster show in connec- tion with the art exhibition which will be held at the Roll art store April 21 to 27. The size of poster must be 1Sx22 inches, posters marked Birmingham Art associ- ation, first annual exhibition, April 21 to 27, Rolls art store, 2222 First avenue" should be sent to Mrs. w. S. Howell, 22O7 Ridge Park avenue, not later than Sat urday. April 1s.'
 At the meeting last Saturday Mrs J. E. Elliott of Sroronto, Canada, was a guest of the club. Mrs. Elliott, in talk to the sclub, told how the large art exhibitions are held and gave much valuable infor- nation concerning them. At this meeting it was decided to hold the competitive poster show, which will be most at- tractiye feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07

There will be called meeting of the board of managers of the District Nurses auxiliary with Mrs. T. G. Bush, Wednesday April 8. at 1O,SO o'clock promptly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
At the GaYetv.

elaborately staged with an electrical dis play that made pretty picture.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07
MARX
 Sells SiIkS Under Price Today

In time make your Easter foc the kind you'll like to make them o the price you'll be satisfied pay-and being in this department nsues the goodness both of style and quality Here few of the pricings yardwide pured dye 36inch$ all
 
 
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07

MT. and Mrs Frank A. Crockard will entertain at dinner tonight in honor of MT. Corey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07

A meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance union will be held this after noon at o'clock in the parlors of the First Methodist church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07

o'clock in the parlors of the First Meth odist church. A full attendance is de- sired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-07

The Misses zell will give linen shower on Saturday afternoon in compliment to Miss Caroline Smith,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-06
SOUND PROOF HOME.

lronnaster to Live In Luxury on Third
Floor Of Foundry.
In order that he may be always at
his place of business and yet enjoy all
the comforts of luxurious home, Au-
gust Mugler has fled plans for adding
a third story to his two story iron
mandatory in New York city. The
floor will contain a suit of seven luxu-
riously appointed rooms, which will in
clude a music room and apartments
for servants.
As close proximity to the iron works
would ordinarily make the place too
noisy for comfortable residence. Mr..
Mugler has contracted with his archi-
tect to make the whole structure sound
proof, feat which can be accomplish
ed by the liberal use of felt layers and
wide air spaces. This difficulty having
been remedied, there is one more
which Mr.. Mugler will have to over
come in order to enjoy his new home.
This will be the heat.
Realizing that the foundry heat and
warm weather combined would not be
agreeable. Mr.. Mugler plans to have
his dwelling artficially cooled by a
system Of his own devising, which will
probably be run by power from the
mandatory. 1t is not vet known just
what the system will be. There will
be wide air space between the floor
and the ceiling of the manufactory,
and this will make the sound proof ar
rangements, it is thought, very effee-
five
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-06
NEWS OF THE NEIGHBOKS

Garnes. Miss Vesta Crozen of Alta
LISA, Clyde Slater of Moscow, Lynn
Waters of Atalissa and Art Breck-
oven. Under ordinary circumstances
the launch would have been able to
carry the cargo safely, but when
about 100 feet from shore in the
northeast part of the lake the craft
sprung a leak. The heavy weight
sent the boat to the bottom imme-
diately and the whole party were left
struggling in the water. The lake is
not large but is deep. Where the
boat went down there was about 10
feet of water. Ben Parker of Mos
COW and Don Harbreaves of Atalissa
were on the bank nearby and rendered
what assistance they could. Lynn
Waters. Art Breckoven and Mr.. Hayne
reached the shore The two young
ladies and Clyde Slater gave up their
lives in the waters of the lake. OF
those rescued Lynn Waters was in
the most precarious condition.
o.
Cane for Mr.. Teele.-A celebration
OF the Fourth of July in the city was
participated in by the entire Daven
port postoffice force about 1890 Sat
uIday morning who made present to
Warren Teele, assistant postmaster
Ter some 50 years. until the first OF
this month, of handsome gold
headed cane. which was given by the
entire postoffice force with a wealth
of good wishes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-07-06
A THING OF THE NIGHT.
The Dark and Deadly Mission of the
Modern Torpedo.

Unseen and unheard, the torpedo is
thing of the night. The gun an
nounces its presence with thunder and
fame, but the torpedo steals silently
from the side of an unseen craft, and
only those who released its deadly
energy know that the missile is OH its
way.
Look at 1t lying upon the deck, the
FURNISHED body glittering in the sun.
1t is hard to believe that an object
only sixteen feet long and weighing
LOO pounds contains sufficient locked
up force to sink hattleship of many
thousand tons displacement and cause
the loss of hundreds of lives and mil
lions of dollars.
And yet there is a suggestion of ire
mendous force about the cigar shaped
| body that looks so threateningly solid
and strong. Indeed the torpedo at
once attracts and repels the observer,
haying much the same effect as a
beautiful snake.
Deadly as are its powers, a child
could prepare the weapon for its muir
derous task. Nowadays simplicity is
Synonymous with implements of war,
and mans ingenuity has made it as
easy to kill our fellow men as to shell
the proverbial peas. So everything
about the torpedo works automatically
Unlike other marvels of machinery
/ 1t is not even necessary to press the
button. The torpedo presses the but
| ton for itself. From the moment II
enters the sea it is freed from human
| interference. 1t sets itself in motion
regulates its own depth below the sur
| face and even steers itself. with Ger
| tainty that Is almost human.
| You can see the steering as yor
| stand upon the deck by watching the
double line of bubbles which mark its
course, bending first this way and Their
| that, but soon steadying into an I'm
swerving line straight to the distant
target
There. is something diabolical in thu
, logged determination with which this
mass of metal refuses to be diverted
| from its goal.
/ The little rudders in the tail are al
ways working. keeping the head point
ing ON its path. One might well imag
J inc that diminutive man We're secret
ed within those shining walls, so accu
: rately is the missile steered.
! Strange as it may seem. this deyilisl