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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-06
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

The Jefferson county courts, with exception of the first division of the criminal court, were all back down to business yesterday morning and the dockets for the week are being dis posed with all possible dispatch.
 In Judge Lanes division of the cir cult court the case of Maude Saylor vs. M. W. Parsans is on trial. The jury in the case of Annie Harms vs. Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company returned a verdict for the de- fendant yesterday morning. A judg- ment for the defendant was rendered in the case of I. R. Chambliss vs Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Power company
 In Judge Coleman's division of the circuit court the following cases were disposed of yesterday: Minnie Ward Gates vs. George Roberts, non-suit George c. Whatley vs. H. w. Eggler ct all. settled and dismissed John w. Bennett vs. Charles w. Miller, settled and dismissed.
 In the first division of the city court, Judge Senn presiding. the case of the Mccall company vs. B. Zavelo is on trial. In the case of J. w Hamilton vs H. H. Suit ct all. a judgment for the defendant was rendered.
 In the second division of the city court the case of Roman Marcus vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company Is on trial In the case of M. H. Collins vs Western Union Tele- graph company a consent judgment for $50 was rendered.
 The case of w. R. Avery vs. Birming- ham Railway, Light and Power com pany is on trial in the third divesion of the city court. The jury in the case of the D. l.. Higdon Brokerage com pany vs Alabama Great Southern rail- road returned a verdict for $9os In the case of Sarah J. Buchanan, admin trator vs. Alabama Great Southern railroad consent judgment for $1OO was taken.
 In the chancery court two cases were disposed of yesterday. In, the case of s. w. John, administrator vs. w. G. Lunsford ct al final decree dismiss ing the administrator was entered. In the case of s. J. Taylor vs. R. R. Rob- inson ct al. decree of sale was or dered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-06
Don't Blame
 Your Stomach
Can Enjoy Meals and Cure Dyspepsia.

Don't blame your stomach or your luck when your meals declare war on your system.
 When the stomach won't do it's work 1t is because it cannot.
 When foul smelling odors come from your stomach, when the head aches and the sourness of mouth every morning makes you hate your breakfast. when dreams and nightmare assail you, don't give up the fight.
 This is the appeal of nature, and 1t should be heard.
 Overeating, late suppers, poorly chewed food. too rich pastries and under done cooking are some of the causes of the stomachs i'll health.
 When the stomach Is busy 1t presses and churns all the liquid matter from food and with it's juices dissolves into liquid form or pulp everything which comes into it.
 If such food be poisonous 1t affects the juices attacks the stomach. goes into the blood and weakens the entire system.
 Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets will digest a full meal easily without material as- sistance from the stomach. They will re- stock the gastric fluid with all the ele- ments needed They build up the blood, destroy sour taste. bad breath, belching, stomach and bowel trouble and quickly restore natural conditions.
 One grain of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will digest 5000 grains of food in the stom- ach or in glass vial without aid of the human digestive apparatus.
 The method of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab lets are the methods of nature.
 They contain every requisite for the stomach and digestion. After a meal one of these little tablets when it enters the stomach mingles with the juices, attacks the food and digests 1t. It removes the fermented and decayed mass, lying stag nant there and eases the stomach at once.
 It Is wholly a question for you to solve. Your druggist will furnish Stuart's Dys- pepsia Tablets 50c the box, or send us your name and address and we will send you a trial package free. Address F. A. Stuart Co.,, 150 Stuart Bldg, Marshal, Mich
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Killed In Train Wreck.

Hinton, w. Va. January .5.-Fast pas senger train No. l on the Chesapeake and Ohio, due here early today and run ming three hours late, ran into an open switch at Caperton, 30 miles west of Hin ton. killing Engineer Thomas Edwards, next to the oldest engineer on the Ches- apeake and Ohio and Fireman Peter Trent, both residents of Huntington. The en- zine and cars were ditched. Express Mes senger w. l.. Crenshaw was slightly in jured but none of the nassergers was SeriQuslz injured,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-06
AUTO COMPANY
 WILL BRANCH OUT

The Kelley Automobile company has secured the agency for the Buick motor cars in the Birmingham district and in connection herewith will establish an ex- tensive and completely appointed garage. the equal of any in the south. George B. Kelley will leave the latter part of the week for Flint, Mich, where the factories of the Buick company are located, and will go from there to New York to attend the automobile show, January 1928. The automobile public of Birmingham is prom ised some interesting announcements when MT. Kelley returns.
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take up the matter of electing health officer, and certain assistants and clerks in the office of the sanitary and health department, Is unknown. At the last meeting of the board, these matters, on account of the action of the Jefferson County Medical society in going to the courts for the establishment of the rela- tionship of the health department to the society and to the city, were carried over Dr. Hardness has received the nomina- tion of the society for another term as health officer. but he has not been elected. Under the law, he will continue to serve as he IS now, until his successor has been chosen.
 All or the standing committees of the council will meet today.
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Ionighf's Council Session
 Is Expected 10 Be Shoyt

come before the aldermen in their meet ing tonight, which will be the first of the new year. the indications are that the session will be one of short duration.
 The Council will elect a member to fill the vacancy on the board of education, and an alderman to fill the vacancy in the Sixth ward. caused by the resignation of John c. Forney.
 It Is indicated that John W. Tomlin- son will be chosen a member of the board of education. J. D. Collins, the well known shoe merchant, has been mentioned to All the aldermanic vacancy, and 1t is generally conceded that he will be elected.
 As to whether or not the Council will
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At the Bijou.

The Awakening of MT. Pipp" is du- plicating it's former successes at the Bijou theatre this week, where Charley Grapewin, Anna Chance and other fav- orites are appearing in this unique mus iscal comedy offering "Mr. Pipp' must be seen to be appreciated. There Is one scene in the piece, the actual awaken ing, which is one of the most artistic and lifelike bits of acting that one could imagine. MT. Grapewin is a comedian of pleasing personality and he is admirably suited to the role of MT. Ppp. MT. Pipp' is also well staged. There will be the usual performance tonight
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"The DeviI.n

Tt would seem that a success of the proportions achieved by ''The Merry Widow would not be possible twice in a decade, but Henry W. Savage, scour- ing the European fields, has brought forth a comedy whose triumph in the few short months of it's life equals that of the Viennese opera, in "The Devir' (Der TeufeD, which he will offer at the Jeffer- son theatre Monday and Tuesday, Jan uary Il and 12, with matinee Tuesday.
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NEGRO ASSAULTS
 WHITE WOMAN

A report was received at the sheriff's office last night of the assault upon a white woman by a negro at McCalla, q small station on the Alabama Great Southern railroad. five miles beyond Bes- semer. Deputy Sheriff George Jones with 8 posse of deputies and some bloodhounds from the Bessemer kennels left imme- diately for the place.
 The assault occurred about @ o'clock, and details regarding 1t are meagre. No report had been received from the deputies at an early hour this morning, while it was impossible to establish communica- tion with McCalla last night.
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In "The Time, The Place and the Cir" has gained him new prominence, is a fel- low of some rare athletic ability. He be- longs to several athletic clubs as well as aquatic organizations and crews, and as youngster won several medals in amateur boxing and wrestling contests. MT. Young, the comedian of "The Time, the Place and the Grl' company, will be seen at the Jefferson theatre satur- day, January g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-06
Steamer Fire Is Put Out.

Savannah, January 5.-Fire on the steamer Texas was finally extinguished today after the local firemen had fought it five days and nights. It is expected that the steamer will be repaired here, where her maiden voyage from Christiania. Nor way, for Havana ended so disastrously The loss will be many thousands of dol lars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-06
Americans Buy Plant.

Buenos, Ayres, January 5.-At a meeting held today the stockholders of the Louis- jana La Blanca Freezing company unani- mously confirmed the provisional contract for the sale of the plant to an American syndicate. Delivery will be made on Jan uary II, when the business will be handled by the purchasers as an Argentine cor poration. with head offices in this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-06
THE WEATHER.

Washington. January 5.-Weather fore cast: Alabama-Fair and decidedly colder Wednesday and Thursday; rain in south portions Wednesday.
 Mssissippi-Partly cloudy and much colder' Wednesday and Thursday; cold wave Wednesday except near the coast.
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Burned ro peath In Hotel.

Nashville, Tenn. January 5.-Fire at Covington, Tenn, today destroyed the Central hotel entailing a loss of $1200O. James Treanor, printer, guest of the hotel was burned to death. His hG1ns is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-06
Ten Degrees Below Zero.

Norfolk, Neb., January 5.-Northern Nebraska and southern Dakota experi- enced drop of 50 degrees in temperature within the last "A hours. The mercury stood at 10 degrees below zero at Chadron, Neb.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
L. B. ReynoIds.

L. B. Reynolds. age Sa years, died yes- terday morning at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. J. T. Brooks, 210O Hum- bolt avenue. The remains will be sent to Pineapple, Ala, this morning at S:35 O clock by the Green Undertaking com pany for interment.
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RELIEF FUND HAS
 REACHED $966

Subscriptions to the amount of slO7 were received yesterday for the italian suf- ferers relief fund by Secretary Victor Torino, thus bring the total amount to s966.
 Subscriptions received yesterday were
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ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Test.v

Handling a question, discussion of which is tabooed in the conversation of private life, but presented in such delicate manner as to smooth over the breach of refinement, .Blance Walsh scored another decided hit at the Jeff ferson theatre last night in Jules Eckert Goodmans "The Test"
 The first few minutes of the play were bit tiresome, but the character of Miss Walsh's acting grew stronger and stronger with each succeeding climax and by the finish of the second act the audience had reached state of intense interest. She is ably sec- onded by other members of the cast.
 Emma Eltynge had been in love with had stolen money from McVane to de- velop her talent as an actress, his sweetheart being unaware that the money was stolen. In an effort to keep him from being punished Emma Eltynge barters her body to McVane for his release.c Mcvane fails to live up to his part of the bargain and Tretman serves 10 years in the peni- tentiary.
 Emma Eltynges love for Tretman gradually turns into hate for the mis- cry she has suffered for him, and she finally falls in love with Thorne, who knows nothing of her past and who wants to marry her. She refuses and everything is brought to light when she demands that Mcvane shall not marry Peggy Thorne, the sister of Arthur Thorne. Tretman is released from the penitentiary and it Is only by the influence of Emma Eltynge that he keeps from killing McVane. though she hates him (Tretman) and loves Thorne. Thorne stands the test and marries her.
 Miss Walsh was exceptionally strong in the third and last acts and received a half dozen curtain calls. She was really superb in her demand that Me Vane and herself stand on equal foot ing.
 George w. Howard as Arthur Thorne" was very good, while Nicholas Judels, William Travers, Harry De don Lewis and Haroll Blake serve to make up a strong cast. Beatrice Nor gan as Peggy Thorne' and Katherine Bell as "Minna' were exceptionally good in their respective roles. Both are blessed with beauty and have sweet appearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-06
At the Majestic.

Harry M Richards and company pre- sent "Love la Mode' at the Majestic theatre this week in a manner that is extremely pleasing to the audiences. It Is a little burletta in which several very clever songs are heard, the daughter in the play having a particularly sweet voice.
 And this is not the only pleasing fea- ture this week. The Great Jarrow man. ages to squeeze money out of lemon in the most mystifying manner and at the same time he keeps up a running fire of many things that amuse all the time. Tonight there will be the big ben eft performance for the sufferers in the earthquake in Southern Italy. Tickets are selling rapidly and Manager Gould announces that he will have a full house. There are matinees dairy at the Majestic and performances every night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-06
"When Knights Were BoId."

While the hypercritical may cavl at dream plays and old armor coming to life, there is a decided tang of novelty in it's broad and farcical treatment in the wonderfully successful Charles Mar low comedy, "Wilen Knights Were Bod'' which Francis Wilson presented all of last season, with the greatest possible success and which is his vehicle the pres ent year. Francis Wilson comes to the Jefferson theatre Friday night, January s. "The Time, the Place and the Girl"
 John B. Young, whose success as John ny Hicks, the slangy easy-going gambler
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-06
CITY ITEMS.

Snyder a Censor.--Dr. J. Ross Snyder has been elected member of the county board of censors.
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the transportation and railway com ,mittee of the Commercial club will hold meeting. Chairman R. w. Massey urges that all the members attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-06
At the Gayety.

The chorus girls contest at the Gayety last night proved very entertaining as usual. A large crowd was present to see the young ladies work. The Rose Sydell show is proving to be one of the most popular troupes that has ever visit ed the Gayety. Funny Johnny Webber is making hundreds laugh at every per- formance. On Thursday night the waltz ing contest will take place while on Fri day night the ameteurs will be seen. On Saturday night Young Turk wrestles Bob Reilly to defend the lightweight championship of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-06
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD

In railroad circles there is the keenest interest in the meeting of the officials of the Southern and allied lines which is in progress at the present time in Washington.
 All the high officials of the Southern, the Alabama Great Southern, the Mobile and Ohio, and the New Orleans and Northeastern arel attending the meeting President D. D. Curran of the New Orr leans and Northeastern, and Col. E. l.. Russell, vice president of the Mobile and Ohio, passed through Birmingham Mon- day en route to Washington. Yesterday H. E. Hutchens, general superintendent of the Southern, left for Washington. The A. c. s. officials are attending from Cincinnati, and the highest officials of the Southern have their headquarters in Washington.
 The meeting is one of the greatest inn portance and it is believed that the an- nouncemen. uf some radical changes in the management of the allied lines will be announced at it's adjournment.
 A consultation relative to the ha4 B of cars and the dispatching of sat. traffic on the Birmingham Belt, was held yesterday morning in the office of A. D. Lightner general agent of the Frisco, and general nager of the Belt. Other important matters were also discussed In addition to MT. Lghtner, General Su- perintendent Enrick of the Belt J. H. Doggrell, car accountant of the Frisco, with Springfield headquarters E. Wilker- son, car accountant of the Belt and J. L. Noise. chief clerk to MT. Enrick, were present.
 Effective yesterday, Superintendent ". R. Hudson of the Southern,, made the following appointments: J. H. Buckalow agent at Short Creek, vice L.. l.. Coggins, resigned l.. c. Peoples agent at Irondale, vice J. E. Baumgardner, resigned; effec- tive January 10, N. Doster agent at Leeds, vice C.. E. Dawson, apponted agent at Cooks Springs l.. E. Covin agent at Riverside, vice O. P. Salter, re- signed.
 J. H. Van Renssalaer, general agent of the Union Pacific, with headquarters in Atlanta, is in the city, registered at Hotel Hillman. He is on a business trip and does not disclose the nature of his busi-
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Girls Home.-An important meeting of the board of managers of the Girls Home will be held at the home this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
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Charged with .wiIdcatting.-sam

Wicks, long wanted by the federal revenue department for Illicit distilling. was captured yesterday in DeKalb county by Deputy Marshal Arnold. The collectors have been after him for two years.
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.. T. Shaw & Son. undertakera.
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J. H. Van Renssalaer, general agent of the Union Pacific, with headquarters in Atlanta, is in the city, registered at Hotel Hillman. He is on a business trip, and does not disclose the nature of his busl- neSS
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county by Deputy Marshal Arnold. The collectors have been after him for two years.
 City Treasurer's TrOubIes.-City Treasurer Eustis states that several checks used in paying city taxes have been turned down at the banks. In addition he has become possessed of several of the counterfeit half dol lars that are being circulated in the city.
 PrOhibitiOnists Go. to MobiIe.-Brooks Lawrence and a number of Birming ham prohibitionists will go to Mobile next Sunday to address a mass meet ing on law enforcement. The local prohibitionists are taking a great deal of interest in the Mobile situation, and will give that city the benefit of one years experience.
 aLucia's Loverv at East Lake.-A band of young ladies known as the "Adsum" class of the East Lake Meth odist church will present 'Lucia's Lover" next Friday evening, January 8, at o'clock, in the Philo-Baracca hall This play is a delightful little drama in three acts, and much time is being spent on the production. the pro- ceeds of which will be given to the new church building fund.
 Commercial Club Friday.-The Com mercial club will hold an important meeting Friday afternoon. The report of the successful committee on in- viting Taft will be made and Greater Birmingham promises to be the big topic of discussion. It is considered probable that the club will discuss requesting the governor to call an ex- tra session of the legislature to straighten out the tangle
 Let Contract for. StOckade.-The Pratt Consolidated Coal and Iron com pany has let the contract to B. Bloom- burg for the erection of a modern stockade at Benner where the con- victs recently leased from several coun- ties, including Jefferson, will be housed. The plans include all modern conveniences and safeguards. Little trouble is expected in keeping the convicts as they are all under two years sentence.
 Pearl IngIe Under Bond.EDeputy Sh eriff Lee Higdon returned from New Orleans yesterday where he went for Pearl Ingle, who is wanted in Birming- ham on a number of charges. Requisi- tion papers were forwarded to Gov ernor Sanders of Louisiana at Baton Rouge several days ago but he has been travelling over the state and has not yet passed on the papers. The rngle woman was confined in the parish fail at New Orleans but gained her fliberty under bond through the spring ing of an old point of the common law by her attorneys. It is expected that
 At.- in the next day or two and immediately upon doing so the attorneys for Pearl Ingle will sue out habeas corpus pro- ceedings.
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ty Treasurer. Troubles-city

City Treasurer's TrOubIes.-City Treasurer Eustis states that several checks used in paying city taxes have been turned down at the banks. In addition he has become possessed of several of the counterfeit half dol lars that are being circulated in the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-06
Shopping Day Committee.

This report of the Shopping Days" committee, was read by Colman Blach:
 Your committee appointed to present a plan to the railroads whereby special rates might be obtained which would aid the merchants of Birmingham in enlarg- ing and extending their trade area by the establishing of certain shopping days has to report that though considerable work has been done on the matter, the majority of the railroads, after consider ing the plan presented, have declined to agree to the suggestions made and will not give the desired aid by offering the reduced rates contended for, the principal point of objection being that if this were granted to Birmingham other cities and towns would also demand and expect the same thing. It was pointed out to the roads by your committee that we stood ready to unite in guaranteeing the roads against any loss, but rather a gain in travel in agreeing to the plan, but to no avail
 Tt will, therefore, be necessary to re- new our efforts, + it is the desire of the board that our efforts be continued, along other lines either by arranging to char ter special trains for certain days, or to have re-established what is known as the commutation ticket rate, which pro- vides a fare of about one and one-third fare plus 20 cents from any point, good for one day lay-over and return. This rate was withdrawn at the time of the legislation seeking to reduce railroad rates in this state, but there Is now chance, your committee is advised, of having 1t re-establshed If so, certain advertis- ing plans might be worked out in connec- ton, which would make it of much value to the merchants of Birmingham.'