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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
"The Merry Widow Welcome.

Here is the way Atlanta received "The Merry Widow" according to the Consti- tution's account of the famous opera, which comes to the Jefferson theatre for four performances, beginning Monday night:
 No royal dowager could have been given more impressive welcome than was accorded "The Merry Widow" when one of the largest and most representative audiences ever seen in Atlanta crowded the Grand to its fullest capacity to wit ness the opening performance of the four day engagement of the famous Viennese operetta
 "The long awaited had arrived, and all Atlanta was out to see and greet the widow. And there was great deal that is not Atlanta proper in the audience, for, from all parts of the state, there were present playgoers here to join in doing her honor.
 The Constitution devoted almost column to The Merry Widow in it's Friday edition and the other Atlanta papers all contained glowing accounts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
Bush School overcrowded.

Owing to the crowded condition of the Bush school the Presbyterian hall on Nineteenth street has been secured by the board of education, and two classes will be formed with Mrs. Cecelia Wilson in charse Miss Kittie Averyt assistant Miss Inez Clark of Russellvllle and Miss Bertha Cowan were elected to fill the po- sitions made vacant by the transfer of the above teachers. The renting of this build ing will be of great benefit to the Bush school, as 1t will somewhat relieve the congested condition that now prevails.
 The need of a high school building is getting more apparent each month, and it is hoped the hoard of education will take measures at an early date looking to the erection of such building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
HUNDREDS SEE THE
 CORNERSTONE LAID
Grand Master H. s. D. Mallory
 Conducts the Exercises
B. Y. P. U GIVES SOCIAL
Invitations Received to Rarden-Huff- man Wedding-Mrs. Ronea Paris Dead-Personal and Gen.
 eral News.

Bessemer, October -(Special)-Hun- dreds of men. women and children wit messed the laying of the cornerstone of the Bessemer High school building this morning. The cornerstone is of Georgia marble and besides the inscription, Laid With Masonic Rites," 1t bears the names of the members of the new board of edu- cation. and of the mayor and board of aldermen.
 H. s. D. Mallory, most worshipful grand master. A F. and A. M. of Alabama, arrived in the city at 10 o'clock and pre- sided at the oppening of the grand lodge at the Masonic hall at that hour, and at Il o'clock marched to the High school build ing site, where an impromptu platform had been erected.
 MT Mallory made an eloquent speech appropriate to the occasion. The officers of the grand lodge who took part in the ceremonies were:
 H., s. D. Mallory, grand master; Walter K McAdory, senior grand warden; H. Giant Miller, junior grand warden; Sam Stein, grand architect; J. W. Goodhue, senior grand deacon J. w. Leggett, junior grand deacon, l.. b. brauleyi siaiu eio" urer; J. M. Tubb, grand secretary; George w. Jones, senior grand steward; J. c. Fountain, junior grand steward. ---
 The building is being erected by Rogers & Costin local firm of contractors, and the brick used are being made in Besse- mer.
 c. B. Benns of this city is the archi- tect and when finished it will be one of the handsomest high school buildings in the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
BUILDING SIDE TRACK.
Commercial Club Advertises Advant-
 ages of HartseIIe.

Hartselle, October 23.-(Special.)-T Louisville and Nashville railroad is ex tending the south switch to point that will give trackage room something over mile in extent which will greatly facilitate the handling of freight to and from this point. It is understood that the company will double track from here to Flint and intersect double track that is already coinpleted to that point out of Decatur.
 The Commercial Club has in press 5000 folders printed in colors from the press of the Hartsele Enterprise setting forth the advantages of this town and sur rounding country with view of attract ing settlers to locate here on small farms. The club is very active and is doing good work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
PHELPS IS FOUND.
Man Who Disappeared From Tuscum-
 ba Turns Up In Atlanta.

Tuscumbia, October 23.-(Special. 1.-The mystery surrounding the disappearance Of J. T. Phelps from the Parshall house on the morning of October was cleared up this morning when Mayor J. E. lsoo | received a letter from the Memphis Paper company, stating that Phelps is in Att lanta.
 Several days ago a sample case belong ing to Phelps, with samples of the Mem phis Paper company, was found under bridge on Fourth street. Mayor lsbeil communicated with the Memphis Paper company and learned that MT. Phelps, who represents that house, had not been heard from since the above date. It was known that he carried a large roll Of money, and it was feared that he had met with foul play, until the letter received this morning stating that he was with his wife in Atlanta
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
Hanford Comes Today.

Charles B. Hanford comes to the Jeff ferson theatre today. At the matinee he will be seen in Much Ado About Noth- ing and the offering tonight will be the Merchant of Venice" The same artistic sense that has enabled him to reach so eminent a place as an individual player prevents him from sighting any portion of a performance offered under his spon- sorship The Merchant of Venice" has been arranged so as to bring it within the limits of present-day demands. Every thing essential has been retained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
Church Services.

First Methodist church, Avenue G and Twentieth street. The Rev. B. B. Glas- gow, pastor. Services at Il a. m., and 8 p. m., Sunday school at s:45 a. m, J. E. Winning. superintendent.
 Cumberland Presbyterian church, Ave nue l and Eighteenth street. the Rev. L.. A. Reagor. pastor. Services at Il a. m. and p. m., Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
 Christian church, Avenue F. and Twenty--first street. The Rev. F. H. Dun- can, pastor. Services at Il a. m. and p. m. Sunday school at s:45 a. m.
 Presbyterian church, Avenue and Nineteenth street. The Rev. H. c. Keg- ley. pastor. Morning services Il o'clock, evening services at o'clock.
 First Baptist church, Avenue c and Eighteenth street. The Rev. O. P. Bent ley, pastor. Services at Il a. m. and 8 p. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m., J. S. Falkner, superintendent.
 St. Anthony's church (Catholic), Avenue H and Twenty-first street. The Rev. Father F. c. Coyle, rector; the Rev Father Paul Klich, assistant. First mass, at S:30 a. m., second mass at 10:30 a. m. i; Sunday school at 3:30 p. m.
 St. Johns church, Sixteenth street and Avenue E. The Rev. A. Crawford, D. D., rector. October 25 (nineteenth Sunday after Trinity: 7:30 a. m., holy communion; 9:45 a. m., Sunday school, MT. H. w. Wal lace, superintendent; Il a. m. morning prayer and sermon, ''The World and the Church." 7:30 D. m., evening prayer and sermon-lecture, "Sun of My Soul'' first of series for Sunday night sermon-lectures on Hymn Writers, Music's Spiritual Ef- feet Upon the Soul'). Tuesday. October 27, 2:30 p. m., chapter meeting Daughters of the King Wednesday, October 2S, festi- val, s. S. Simon and Jude; a. m., holy communion; 8 p. m, St. Margaret's guild meets with Mrs. Norris, corner Twenty fifth street and Avenue J. Friday, Octo- Der 30 8 p. m., chapter meeting Brother hood Of St. Andrew.
 Sunday afternoon at 8 clock the Asso- citation of Sunday School Superintendents of the Ensley district will meet at the Baptist church. paper will be read on the best methods of stimulating interest in Sunday school work. All members of the association are urged to be present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
Revival Renins.

Tomorrow is to be a great day at the Presbyterian church (Cumberland), corner of Eighteenth street and Avenue I. The Rev. w. B. Holmes, a noted evangelist from Lebanon, Tenn, arrived today and will conduct the first service at Il a. m. Dr. Holmes has been a successful pastor for many years in Tennessee and is now engaged in evangelistic work He is a preacher of more than ordinary ability, has a pleasing manner, possesses personal magnetism and preacnes old-time, holy ghost, heartfelt religion.
 The Rev. L. A. Reagor, the pastor, has advertised the meeting well and it is ex- pected that good audiences will attend and much good will follow There will be two services daily-10:30 a. m. and 7:30 D. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
At the Biiou.

The engagement of Ward and Vokes at the Bijou will close with matinee this afternoon and a performance tonight. ',rhe Promoters has made quite a hit with local theatregoers. "Haverway Arms" a resort hotel down the Maine coast, is the locale chosen for the scenic pictures of the two acts into which the entertainment is divided, the first act occurring in the office and lobby of the Arms" and the second act in the cafe. Ward and Vokes, as two impecunious noblemen have laid siege to the hearts of the two lovely daughter of mine host and as Lord Percy and Baron Harold they succeed in carrying the day and the daughters. Next week the Bijou will offer Archie Boyd in a finely staged pro- .duction, Shore Acres"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
Death of Mrs. Ronea Paris.

This afternoon at 2:30 at her home at Madison station, on the North Bessemer car line occurred the death or Mrs. Ronea Paris, after an illness or many months.
 The deceased leaves a husband, two ohildren and a mother to mourn heT loss' The funeral will be held from the family residence tomorrow afternoon at 2:3o O. clock. Interment at Walnut Grove cem- etery. Kennedy Bros. will be in charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
Widow Assessed.
Revolutionists Are Convicted.

Fl Paso, Tex, October Exchanged with fomenting a revolution on United States soil against a friendly nation, Preciliano G. Silva and Lecardio Trevino were found guilty by a jury in the United States court for the western section of Texas today. Benjamin Silva and Jose Maria Ramirez were acquitted on the same charge. Trivino and Silva will be sen- fenced by Judge Maxey tomorrow. The penalty prescribed is not less than one, nor more than five years Imprisonment. An appeal will be taken to the circuit court of appeals by the convicted men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
At the Gayety.

c. B. Arnold's "Fads and Follis' com many. the attra ction at the Gayety, is an entirely new show. There is a semblance of old time burlesque and touch of variety in it with the elaborateness of extravaganza and the unalloyed fun of nure farce: Bright colors in scenery and pretty costumes worn by beautiful women and cunning chorus girls blend harmon iously in the two-act musical piece '.Flashlights on Broadway" which IS the main details of the bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
"Brown of Harvard" "

James Young and his excellent com pany closed their engagement in Bir- mingham yesterday with matinee and night performances. Both houses were well filled and the only real college performance that has been here this year, Brown of Harvard" was greeted with applause in plenty Young has proven a great Kid" in the shoes which Woodruff wore last year, and he has an exceptionally strong company backing him. There's not a weak spot in 1t. His curtain talks were timely and the actor recalled playing Shake spearean plays here five years ago, with much pleasure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
German Official Dead.

Washington, October 23.-Philip w Bud- decke, for 33 years chancellor of the Ger man embassy at Washington, probably the longest term that an officer in the German service has been at his post, died here today. His wife, formerly Miss Mar garet Bruehl of this city, and a son, sur Vive him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
Famous Elephanf WiH
 CeIeb7afe Birthday Here

around the big show could not well do without him, so great has become their attachment for the big beast. Baldy is not one of the trained elephants. He never took to higher education, but a better natured animal never lived. He is still in his prime-for elephants have been known to live 300 years-so 1t is more than likely that old Badly will livs to eat peanuts from the hands of chil- dren whose great grandparents are yet unborn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
Mallory Would Not Speak.

A committee composed of Moody, Gum and Huey was appointed to wait on Il. 5. D. Mallory and ask him to address crowd of citizens at Rebie's hall after the laying of the High school corner stone. When approached on the matter MT Mai lory replied that he, Aid not feel disposed to make a. speech, other than on the bus mess for which he came, as it was not his custom to mix up in things political while he was out on Masonic duties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
B. Y, p. u. Social.

The Grand hotel parlors were filled to- night with young folks. the occasion be- ing a social gathering of the members or of the Baptist Young Peoples union. The game of progressive anagrams was played, after which delightful refresh ments were served.
 Music was a feature of the evening, the singing of Miss Marian Smith and Miss Mamie Ferguson being particularly en- joyed.
 Tyler and Marbutt rendered several se- lections and the entire evening was one of much pleasure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
At the. Majestic.

Edwards and Glenwood, who are appear ing at the Majestic theatre this week, have some novelties in the acrobatic line that are original. Miss Glenwood's wire walking is a feature on any bill. The close of every act which shows a revolv- ing ladder suspended on pole 12 feet above the stage floor is harmless looking at first, but when this ladder snaps in half during the revolution, and seems to throw the performers off at a dangerous angle, the interest is intense. Matinee to- day 23o. night s:3O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
Textile Workers Meet.

Schnectady N Y, October 23.-The eighth annual convention of the United Textile Workers of America, which has been in session in Cohoes closed today for holding the next convention. John for holding the convention. John Golden Golden of Fall River was elected pres- ident.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
Personal and General.

A. c. Hartenstien of Monterey, Mex, was in the city today looking up friends and acquaintances.
 F. B. Parker of New York, who has been living in Ensley for the past seven months, will be the principal speaker at a big republican meeting at Pell City Saturday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
Rarden-Huffman.

The following invitation has been ls- sued. announcing the approaching we'd ding of two of Bessemer's most popular young people:
 Mir. and Mrs. T. Y. Huffman request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Caryl, to MT Robert Eu- gene Rarden on Thursday evening, Nc vember 3, 1908, at S:S0 o'clock, First Meth odist church, Bessemer, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
Texan Dies In Philippines.

Washington, October 23-Word has been received at the navy department of the death at Cavite, P. l.. of First Lieutenant A. c. Rogers of the marine corps. He was a native of Texas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
THINKS ROAD WILL
 HELP BUILD STATE
ILLINOIS CENTRAL MEN PASS THROUGH BIRMINGHAM AFTER ATRIP 20 FLoRIDA-soUTHERN
 RAILWAY TO HANDLE CIRCUS.

A. H. Hanson, passenger traffic man. ager of the Illinois Central, spent sev- eral hours in Birmingham yesterday after making the first trip over the through route into Florida and completing 0 tour of inspection.
 MT. Hanson left in the afternoon for his headquarters in Chicago. Fred Mill Ter, division passenger agent, with Bir- mingham headquarters, made the inspec- tion trip with MT. Hanson.
 The passenger traffic manager of ths Illinois Central is delighted with Bir- mingham, the south, and the prospects that confront his road in this section. He indicated, too, that nothing would be left undone towards the perfection of the passenger service of the Illinois Gen. tral in Birmingham and that in a short while Birmingham would reap great re- suits from the fact that the great road was factor in the city's development. q believe" stated MT. Hanson, that the through route from Chicago to Jack sonville will not only be a source of profitable revenue for the Illinois Gen. tral but means of developing the Ncoun-
  a convenience for the traveller, the prop osition is admitted.
 By using the Central Of Georgia to Albany, Ga., and the Atlantic Coast Line from that point to Jacksonville, it is now so arranged that a passenger can take a sleeper at Chicago and next day put foot on ground in the heart of Florida The connection, too, makes Albany, Americus and other neighboring cities, heretofore difficult, of very easy &C., cess.
 T find Birmingham a hustling city and can easily appreciate the reasons for its great and immediate growth. If the plans of the Illinois Central material ize and I can see no reason why they should not, then our railroad will as- sist in a great degree toward that greater development
 For the first time in five years the Southern railway is preparing to handle q great circus.
 As Is remembered, in 1sos the Southern, while carrying the show of Buffalo Bill through North Carolina, encountered wreck, as a result of which many fine
 
 which followed thick and fast cost the Southern, 1t is estimated, at least s150OOO.
 Since that time until the present the Southern has not sought the business of a circus. Ringling's show, however, from Atlanta to Birmingham. will use the Southern, this being the first circus carried by that road in five years.
 The contract, it Is intimated in rail- road circles, contains certain releases in case of accident or wreckage which caused the Southern to abandon its here tofore unvarying policy.
 Among the visiting railroad men in Birmingham yesterday were Carroll H. Smith, general agent of the Merchants & Miners Transportation Co.,, with head quarters in Baltimore; c. A. Cowles, gen. eral agent of the Norfolk and Western, with Atlanta headquarters, and John W. Wood, travelling passenger agent of the Queen and Crescent, with Meridian head quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
REPUBLICANS HAVE
 BECOME DESPERATE
.ooNr1Nurp FRoM pAen L,


 threats in order to compel them to vote for MT. Taft.
 You ought to resent this with all, the manhood and power you possess. MT. Fulton said Do you think that a tariff ought to be so high that the wealth Of the country within a few years will be absolutely transferred from the people of the country to few men by making the margin of profit so great for those who manufacture and sell that they can in short time swallow up the wealth of the world?
 You laboring men, do you want a tariff that permits you to get an increase or only 19 per cent in your wages while your expenses of living are increased 49 per cent That is exactly the position that this tariff puts the laboring man in. And yet the republican party will come to you now and have the audacity, as 1t has al- ways had, to tell you that the tariff is for your benefit, when it simply increases your expenses almost threefold to what it increases your income"
 Widow Assessed.
 Aspecial from Camden, N. J., says: with five children to support, widow who gets $2O a month as a scrub woman in the Camden county courthouse, believes that Candidate Taft could get along with out the s10 exacted from her by the fat frying committee of the county republic an committee. Mrs. Powell has received in common with other employees of the board of free hold-up which has charge of the courthouse and county office build ing, a gentle reminder in the form of a letter that the campaign is on. that funds are needed and that she ought to 'volun- tarily contribute to the good cause In the upper right hand corner of the widows little letter are the figures in red ink 'S10.'" W. S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-10-24
o o.. "RRoNO aUININE.v

Thai is LAXATIVE PROMO QU1NINE. Look for the signature of E. w. GROVE. Used the World over to Cure Cold in One Day. 25c.
The sun., 1908-04-19
THE SEA LION AND THE DOG.
Great sport They, Had at Chance Meeting
IN Puget SOImd.

Director Townsend Of the New York
Aquarium tells in the current issue of the
ZooioOicdl Society Bulletin, which IA an
aquarium number, an interesting story Of
a yea lion and dog,
Some years ago, when he was naturalist
Of the United States fisheries steamer
Abatross, that vessel anchored one evening
in a little harbor in Puget Sound and lay
there with two boats out, dingy and a
steam launch which had been in use through
the day, moored to booms swung out to
hold then during the night.
Before lark young sea lion swimming
near the snip was attracted by the barking
of setter dog on the vessels deck and at
once il CAME and climbed into the dingy
from which it inspected with tn greatest
interest the dog, which was looking down
at il over the vessels rail only few feet
above. Then, dropping into the water.
the sea lion swan about the ship, the ex-
cited dog racing fore and aft on the ships
deck 10 keep the sea lion in view and bark
ing loudly.
Then the sea lion came back TO the boats
and climbed over the stern of the steam
launch, and then il returned 10 the dingy
and here a photograph was taken of II
from the steamer In tho course Of the
evening the sea lion changed its place sew
eral times from one boat to the other, but
finally n settled down on the broad stern
seat Of the dingv fDr tho night
Aprareutly il was Nitliout fear for thev
had t0 drive Il overheard when they hoistrd
the boat up 10 its dayits in the morning.
The sun., 1908-04-19
THE YOUNG MEDIC INDIGNANT
When Asked About CabbaEes In His HOspI.
tai Examination.

The hospitals Of the city have been busy
the last few weeks picking the young
doctors to recruit their STATS The seniors
OF the College Of Physicians and Surgeons
and Cornell and Bellevue and other medical
schools have been indulging in a mighty
scramble for the coveted jobs. for every
young medic wants year or more Of hos
pitSl work, preferably in New York city,
before putting out his shingle.
The questions asked at the hospital
examinations sometimes seem curious.
One question this year the students found
amusing. It was asked by the examiners
at the Williamsburg Hospital and read
somewhat as follows;
lis raw cabbage or boiled cabbage bette
for oney'
Those TO whom this question was put
had no answer to make from the stores OF
polysylablc knowledge they had accumu-
lated in the lecture room or clinics.
What fool question: said the p. and &
man who told about II. "0f course every
one knows that raw cabbage ia more
digsstible than boiled cabbage
why 10 answer that question one haa
to have only common sense, he exclaimed
indignantly.
Now maybe that's what the examiners
wanted to find out.