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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
TANNING OF SHREW
 BY COLLEGE BOYS
BLACK FRiARs' DRAMATIC CLUB OF STATE UNIVERSITY WILL APPEAR AT THE JEFFERSON THEATRE ON APRIL 25.

The University of Alabama has enter tafned the public in Birmingham with many and various accomplishments ath- letic, musical and otherwise, but the most elaborate and exceptional entertainment ever presented by the young Alabamians will be at the Jefferson Friday, April 25.
 The Black Friars Dramatic club, as- sisted by several prominent young ladies. will present t'The Tanning of the Shrew, , enc of Shakespeare's comedies, in Bir- mingham on that date. President C1ar- e-ce Going of the club and Sam Clabaugh nave closed the deal with tho Boys club of Birmingham, Mrs. James Weatherly president. to take charge of the ticket sale and part of the benefit will go to the club.
 The play will be far out of the ordinary of college plays, for Professor Losey is che of the most accomplished students of Shakespeare, and the cast is the result Of several months competition The boys nave spent two months In strenuous re- hcarsal and reports have it that the play will be rendered in almost professional style. Friends of the Birmingham boys, who are numerous in the cast, High school students, and all persons interested in Shakespearean comedy are expected to crowd the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
RUNS OVER BOY,
 CAUGHT IN ELYTON
John Whitfield Is Caught After Long Chase and Must Answer To
 Mayor Smith.

A man in a wagon wildly whipping his horse with four men on foot vainly trying to catch him, gave Elyton an exhibition yesterday afternoon fit for a moving pie ture illustration. About o'clock John Whitfield was driving in his wagon and "hen near the ball park ran over q small boys Instead of stopping to see whether the youngster was hurt he whipped up his horses and left the scene as fast as they could travel
 A West End car bound for town was rassing as the accident occurred and many of the passengers witnessed it. Four men on the rear platform Jumped off the car and gave chase. but found themselves outdistanced. The telephons Was then brought into action and the marshals office in Elyton telephoned to stop Whitfield. Marshal J. c. Davidson lay in wait and stopped Whitfield hali mile beyond the ball park.
 Whitfield made bond and will be given hearing tomorrow morning before Mayor Frank Smith. The boy who was run oyer lived near the park and was removed to his home. He Is said to be badly bruised
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
FIRST REHEARSAL
 TOMORROW NIGHT
MEMOLI TO TRAIN LARGE CHO- RUS-FESTIVAL TO BE HELD IN CONNECTION WITH INNES' FAMOUS BAND.

The music festival in conjunction with Innes' famous orchestral band of 50 pleces will be given at the Jefferson theatre May 13, IA and 15. There will be five per- formances-three at night and two mati- nees.
 A local chorus will be one of the fea- lures of the festival. Philip Memoli has been selected as the chorus master and he will hold his first rehearsal at Cable hall tomorrow night at s o'clock. He says he Is desirous of forming a chorus of 200 voices. All singers who have had experience in sight reading are invited to be present tomorrow night. MT. Memoli says his invitation applies to singers in Bessemer, Ensley, Pratt City and all other outlying towns, as we'll as to the singers of Birmingham
 Rehearsals will be held regularly on Mondays and Thursdays at D. m.
 These chorus numbers will be sung at the festival: Unfold Ye Portals from Gounod's Redemption oratorio: festival march from Tannhauser: bridal chorus from Lohengrin "Blue Danube" waltz; Handels ''Hallaluiah" from The Mes siah; celebra tion of love feast from Par sival; and the anvil chorus from Trova- tore.
 In addition to the adult chorus that MT. Memoli will train there will be chil- dren's chorus, trained by Miss Kits.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The high regard and confidence which the Jefferson County Bar expresses in practically unanimously indorsing Hon. II. A. Sharpe for reelection as Judge of the city court of Birmingham is a just and deserving tribute to a good man and a just and righteous judge.
 have lived in Jefferson county 80 years and have taken interest in public af fairs since manhood, and without in- tending any reflection on any of the honorable gentlemen seeking the office of judge of the city court of Birmingham, l do not hesitate to say that Judge Sharpe is one of the best men and one of the best and most impartial judges that ever presided over a court in this county. I have known him intimately since he went on the bench In 1884, and will always feel satisfied that the law will be tm- partially administered as long as such men as Judge Sharpe are chosen for the judiciary The humblest man can feel assured that when his case comes before Judge Henry Sharpe for trial he will get as patient and careful hearing as the biggest man in the land. From the expressions of my neighbors, they have the same regard for Judge Sharpe that I have and will so express themselves at the coming primary.
 ". P. HICKMAN.
 Trussville, Ala. March 30, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
DAVIDSON CALLS ON
 COHORTS TO ACT
FORMER SENATOR CHANDLER WRITES THAT DAVIDSON IS THE HEAD OF THE REGULAR REPUB- LlCANS IN ALABAMA.

Julius W. Davidson, chairman of the state executive committee of the Davidson faction republicans has issued a call as chairman for each county and congress sional district in the state to hold their conventions, elect all delegates and at tend to all business in this connection be- fore May 15.
 Mir. Davidson is in receipt of a letter from ex-United States Senator William E. Chandler of New Hampshire, indorsing the Davidson faction. and saying it is the republican party organization in Ala bama. This letter reads as follows:
 ''In view of the fact that the Davidson state committee has no subordinate local congressional committee it should assume the power itself to call the various con gresslonal conventions. each to elect two delegates and two alternates to Chicago
 ''There is no reason why the congress sional convention for the district where the state convention is held should not be held at the same time and place.
 "The Davidson committee is the repub- lican party organization and can go on ac- cording to it's own judgment subject only to the call for the national convention. "The Davidson committee is the repuo- lican party of Alabama. At the state con- vention it should provide for the state committee and perhaps congressional committees of the future, and other prop CT measures of organization.
 "WILLIAM E. CHANDLER"
 The call issued by Chairman Davidson reads:
 ITO the Republicans of Alabama:
 "In compliance with the authority in me vested by the republican state com mittee of Alabama, it is hereby directed that the republicans in each county and congressional district where no subordi- nate organizations of the regular state meetings or conventions in all such coun- ties and make county organizations in the usual manner and elect two delegates and two alternate delegates to the na- tional convention to be held in Chicago on June 16, 1908, to recommend to our state convention candidate for presi- dential elector and alternate electors to elect and recommend to our state conveIl- tion names for membership on the state executive committee and such other busi- ness as may come before it. Said dis trict conventions to be held within the district on or before May Is, 1908.
 By direction of the state executive committee. J. W. DAVIDSON,
 Chairman"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
MARRIED IN JAIL.
Sarah Jones Marches To The CarbuncIs
 and Becomes Mrs. Sarah Hudson.

She broke into jail and was wed, and in future will be known as Mrs. Sarah Jones Hudson. Immediately after the cer- ernony she broke out of jail. leaving her newly made husband In confinement with out even giving him a bridal kiss.
 The jail in question was the county jail: also known as ''The Carbuncle." The contracting parties were of an Ethiopian hue, while the attendants were pale-faced henchmen of Sheriff Higdon's. The time of the wedding, yesterday afternoon. The happy bridegroom, for while he still lam guishes behind prison bars, he is happy in the thought that by tying up his affec- tions he Is relieved of trial, and now rss nothing but few costs to pay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
No More Stout corsets.

'I had to wear & 2S corset three and a half months ago. remarked a we'll known southslde club woman at the bi- ennial last night. Yesterday l bought a 24, and I have it on now" She turned a smiling, beautifully colored countenance on the group of wondering women. "No?' she answered, in reply to the query, q didn't have to exercise or diet I got h ounce Marmola, 1a ounce Fluid Extract Cascara Aromatic and 31a ounces Syrup Simplex at the druggists, mixed them myself at home, and took a teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime. It made me lose 12 to 16 ounces of fat a day--just where I needed 1t the most. There isn't q sign of a wrinkle either. It takes of the fat where you want 1t or without forming bags of fiabby flesh"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
RECORD OF THE COURTS

In Judge Coleman's division of the cir cult court yesterday the case of Louis Saks vs. r. M. Gardner was settled by consent for S22.
 In lne suit of Cranford Mercantile Co. vs T. T. E. Bartlett, a verdict was rem dered in favor of the plaintiff for s15S97 In the second division of the city court continuance was made until next Sat urday by Judge Nesmith in the habeas corpus proceedings of l.. E. Lloyd, who was arrested here on charge against him in Minnesota.
 Therei was no change in the status of the case of the state vs. Lizzie Salters, the bond for $500 being continued
 The following new suits were filed in the city court yesterday:
 Sam Davidson vs. Southern Railway company, alleged personal injuries, s9OO0
 The Diem & Wing Paper Co.,, vs. Ad- vance Publishing Co.,, alleged account, $74S1.
 Roston s. Wallace vs. First National bank, alleged account, ss3.
 The following new suits were filed in the circuit court yesterday:
 Frank A. Dillingham; vs. American Dis trict Telegraph company alleged fail ure to send telegram delivered to one of defendants messenger boys, sS50
 Harry Barriel vs. M R. McNeil, for alleged wrongful arrest, S10,000.
 w. P. Hefiin vs. Southern Railway com pany, alleged personal injuries, $1O,O0o.
 J. |. Wootin vs. Birmingham Water Works company. for alleged cutting ofr of plaintiffs water supply, $500.
 l. R. Chambliss vs Birmingham Rail way, Light and Power company, alleged personal injuries. $10,00O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
coRoNER'S VERDICT.
Shot That Killed Smith Fired By Some
 Unknown Person.

Following is the verdict rendered yes terday morning by the jury empaneled i.y Coroner Paris to investigate the kill ing of Officer w. A. Smith:
 We the jury, empaneled by the cor o.er of Jefferson county on the 11th day e March to inquire into the cause or the death of Willis A Smith, who was shot on Avenue F, between Fifteenth and Sixteenth streets, having diligently investigated, do agree that deceased came 10 his death by a gunshot wound on the morning of March Il, 1908, said shot being inlawfully and with malice aforethought llred by some party unknown to the jury.
 "C. E. RAY,
 w. H. PARKER,
 IS. WIGGINS,
 "P. c. COLE,
 TT. G. WILLIAMS
 LUKE PERKERSON. Foreman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
MAXIMUM PENALTY FOR
 CLUB ROOM VIOLATORS

The real sensation of the "club room" cases which have been on trial in the po- lice court for several days past was sprung yesterday morning by Judge Fea- gin, when he placed fines of 5000 and inn posed imprisonment for 12 months on W. R. MeVay, P. H. Hambrisht and Joe H. ledge. three officers of the alleged social clubs' for "the promotion of literature and art" Members of the clubs caught in the raids by the police and the sheriff force were fined 25o each. These were the maximum fines under the law.
 It will be recalled that the club rooms were raded by the authorities on a blank ct warrant placed in the hands of the sheriff by the Law and Order league last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05

Saturday. The warrants charged viola tion of the prohibition law, covering the various phases and permitting a convic- tion on any one of the specific viola tions, hence the heavy fines. The &C., tion of Judge Feagin followed one of the greatest legal battles ever waged in the police court.
 officers of the clubs were fixed at s2090 each while the bonds of club members were fixed at $500. The cases involving the Union club were postponed until next Friday morning at 10 o'clock. None of the defendants were required to go to jail, but were allowed to sit In the court room under surveillance of officers until friends made bond for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
MUSIC TO BE ARTISTIC.
Concert To Be Given For Benefit oi
 United Charities.

The concert to be given at the Jefferson theatre Wednesday night, April 22, for the benefit of the United Charities promises to be an entertainment of high artistic merit. The programme is in charge of MT and Mrs. William Gussen. These mu- slcians will be assisted by a ladies' quar- tet, consisting of Mrs. Severin, Miss Lena Jackson, Miss Gonzales Byrne and Miss Nunnally; Glen Friermood. baritone, and a string sextet. The latter will accom- pany the singers and also will play pro- gramrne members.
 It Is pointed out that as each member of the quartet is thoroughly framed in vocal art the ensemble work cannot fail to De exceptionally smooth and pleasing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
1.-THE ROAD TO YESTERDAY"
 with apologies to the play).
;" JEFFERSON BOULEVARD"
 IS MOST POPULAR NAME

According to the cencensus of opinion Lake-to- -Ensley highway, the grand road is already named. Since the Board of Revenue cannot take upon itself to name a road not completed, the propertyowners, especially toward the west, have taken it upon themselves to name tho road and they are all, in general conversation, pushing the early completion of the "Jef- ferson Boulevard
 Hence, to all laboratory tests and ex- periments, it is the Jefferson Boulevard.
 Col. T. G. Bush, who publicly suggest
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
LARGE MEETING
 THIS AFTERNOON
Promises To Be the Largest Session Yet Held In the Interest of
 Law and Order.

The largest mass meeting of the Law and Order league yet held is scheduled at the First Christian church this aft ernoon at o'clock.
 James Bowron will preside, Judge Weakley and numerous other prohibit tion leaders will make addresses, and the occasion will be one of great inn portance.
 Experiences in enforcement will con stitute a large part of the programme. The recent raids made at the instigation of the league will be described and mat ters of importance will be taken up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.
Father Doyle Will Address Birmins- ham Council Tomorrow Night.

Birmingham Council No 6S5, Knights of Columbus, will hold a regular meeting tomorrow night. The feature of the even ing w.. be an address by the Rev. Father Doyle of Ensley.
 The twelfth class of candidates for initi- ation is being organized and a number of names will be enrolled at this meeting.
 The Knights of Columbus will give a reception and ball April 29. Tickets of admission will be $2 each and will be sold only to members If the order but invitations may be sent to prospective candidates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
Raise Funds For Silver Service.

Mayor Ward addressed a communities ton to President Sterling A. Wood or the Commercial club yesterday morning relative to the presentation of silver ser vice to the scout cruiser Birmingham" Attention is called to the distinction con- ferred upon the city by the government in naming the war vessel after Blrming- ham and suggests the appointment or committee to secure necessary funds Tor the purchasing of a silver service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05

ed the name before it was published is a propertyowner on the road. 'I think that a capital name.'' he said, "and intend to adopt it in my conversation right away. Some da; the road will extend to the limits of the county. I do not be- lieve in naming things after men except in peculiar cases, and I consider the name suggested both euphonious and expressive.
 q understand the road is practically as sured. All the propertyowners agree to give the right of way, and we certainly need road which will be fine enough and dgnified enough to be called a boule- yard"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
CAPTAIN REED INJURED.
President of the Board of Revenue
 Falls and Breaks Ankle.

Capt. John B. Reed, president of the Board of Revenue, met with a painful accident Friday afternoon by breaking his leg as a result of a fall He was removed to the Talley McAdory infirm- ary, where the fractured bone was set and last night was reported to be rest ing comfortably.
 Captain Reed was in East Lake and received the fracture by falling when leaning on | gate The bone was broken just above the ankle, and he will prob ably be laid up for several weeks. Cap tain Reed is candidate for recollection member of the Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
Presented With Historic Banner

A testimonial of the political strife of 20 years ago was made yesterday when H. F. Salter presented Deputy Criminal Clerk James F. Hawkins with a banner which was used in the campaign of 1887. This banner headed the famous torchlight procession which was partic- ipated In by the Hawkins Campaign Club and of which club MT. Hawkins father, the late James E. Hawkins, was the president. The banner is still hand some despite its many years of cam paigning. It Is made of red and blue silk with golden letters and elaborate trimmings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
convlct Fund For ouarter,

The Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad company has filed with Clerk John G. Bradley of the criminal court, a state ment Of the amount due the county as convict hire for the quarter ending March 3l The total amount is listed at $22,- Ol6.12 The statement will be checked and a check for the amount turned over to the country treasurer when approved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
Marriage Licenses Issued.

The following marriage licenses were is- sued in the office of the probate court yes terday:
 Gianune Curato to Mrs Leberta Ros- ario.
 A. A. York to Miss opheiia Attaway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
St. Paula Athletic Club.

There will be meeting of the me- bers of St. Paul's Athletic club imnled- ately after last mass, today in the hall. Business of importance will be considered. All members are invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
Capt. O'Brien's Thanks

Editor Age-IIerald:
 l want through your columns. to thank the many friends of mine who have as- sured me of their support in my race for Mayor: notwithstanding there have been some announcements of opposition, and more in the air, my friends have been steadfast and am absolutely confident of success. want to say to the whole city of Birmingham if I am elected Mayor, and believe will be, that will enforce the law without fear or favor and give an administration which will r.- fleet credit upon the greatest city in the south. FRANK r. U bRlEN.
 April 4, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
Book Reception at Barker School.

The Barker School Improvement asso- citation will give a book reception at the school on Thursday, April g. President Mrs. Aird expects all the mothers and friends of the children to attend and as- sist in the work. A lawn fete will follow on the grounds and athletic contests among the children will make the after noon an enjoyable one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05
THE WEATHER.

Washington, April 4.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Showers Sunday or Sunday night, except fair on the coast; Monday fair, light to fresh south to south west winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-05

Birmingham, Ala. April 4, 1908 her conditions for "A hours ending
The Detroit times., 1908-06-24
The Dead Mans Joke.

Indeed it Is" agreed the sisters in
concert.
my mother was your sister" coolly
remarked the young man.
She had no business TO marry a
Hawkins; he was not In our set" Sc
verely observed Mrs. Winpenny.
I'VE disowned her at once" chimed
Mrs. Ismond.
Uncle Bob married factory girl,
and she was poorer than the poor
Hawkinses," pertly replied the ire
pressible nephew; I'VE feel quite above
Bob's wife She has to work. We
never had to. Uncle Ros didn't make
us"
"Bobs wife at least knows her place
and never tries to ningle with the
family" said Mrs. Winpenny Bob
had the grace 10 go on fishing cruise
and get drowned soon after he made
such a fool OF himself II was nothing
short OF a dispensation OF providence,
as none OF us could have recognized
him after he was dropped from So
ciety. Roscoe was furious because
Bob wouldn't marry an heiress, and
destroyed the will he once made in his
favor"
1T Is fortunate that such a prepos-
ferrous document was not left in exist
ence," said the Rev. Thomas, with a
sigh of relief. Il have heard that Rob
ert left a child, but | do not think
Roscoe knew OF its birth. II Is hardly
probable that the low bred young per-
son our misguided brother Robert
married will presume 70 put In a
claim"
Il fancy not, 'asaid Mrs. Winpenny.
though / saw the horrid creature at
Roscoe's funeral. She wore the shah
/ best black. and held a bouncing baby
! In her arms. was thankful she did
not have the audacity TO sit with the
mourners. | don't think anybody no
ticed her | guess she walked TO the
cemetery"
I'VE don't appear TO be a very az
fectlonate bunch, jauntily remarked
young Hawkins.
The aristocratic members OF the
bereaved family glared \arrogantly at
the children of the plebian Hawkins
who stationed themselves on the op'
nosite side of the room. Hostilities
were suspended upon the entrance oil
the, lawyer OF the deceased million
aire. He nodded indiferently TO the
group OF querulous heirs, and with
out deigning an apology for keepine
them waiting brusquely said; / hoid
a letter which the late Roscoe Bur
ton instructed me 10 road 10 MS IN
terested relatives prior to the open
ing Of his will, which Is properly hlec
at the probate, court.
Silence. such as suspense alone In
duces pervaded the room. The law
yer deliberately broke the seal and
read I'm crisp tones, which concealed
his latent amusement, the following
4 bathing. cynical message from inc
wealthy dead man:
I"My Unloved and Unloving kindred
The Detroit times., 1908-06-24

While | have been hopelessly fight
ing with death. IN pain and loneh-
ness, | have contrived a little Joke,
which will disappoint you greedy wait
ers for the fortune | spent my youth
and health earning. have amassed
million, more or less. II Is bitter
10 leave IL and have no happiness
from 1t. did not mean 10 die 30
soon, but the icy clutch upon my heart
will not, however, yield the spoils OF
my misspent life without a slight re-
venge for your atrocious neglect and
rapacfous meanness.
Through dying shadows I can see
you all AZ my funeral, shedding croco-
die tears, and | laugh at your anx-
iety to learn who shall be my favored
sisters Emily and Olivia, though al
ready rich. will spltefully quarrel over
their respective claims TO my benefi-
cence; and my sanctimonious elder
brother will modestly assert himself
entitled TO the lions share OF my es'
tate, on account OF his superior wis
dom and goodness.
1.-THE Hawkins offspring Will boldly
state their right TO be forever sumpt-
uously supported in idleness on I'm
Gle Roscoes money. which, by the
way. has always kept them from the
poor house, with no returns In graft
tude.
You will. one and all. rejoice when
am laid low, and you will secretly
gnash your teeth with rage, when you