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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-05
NEW DEPOT FOR WICHITA.
Orient Structure One of Improvements
of the New Year

Wichita, Kan, Jan. 5-One of the
principal things which Wichita would
like to receive in 1909 is a new Orient
passenger depot. 1t is rumored that
the officers OF the Orient system wish
to build passenger station on West
Douglas avenue, opposite the Missouri
Pacific station. 1t has been rumored
for some time that the right-of-way
agents of the system were trying to
buy right-of-way from near the
point where the track crosses the river
on Bailey street to Douglas avenue,
for passenger track. Most all of
this track will be built through pri-
vate property. About four blocks viii
be built along Wichita street.
1t has been known for several
months that the Orient desired to en-
ter this part of the city and connect
with the Missouri Pacific. This would
enable them to connect with the Mis-
souri, Pacific and run their trains over
this line to Kansas City. The Orient
line to Kansas City will not be built
until after the line is completed south,
which will probably not be for two
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-05
SANTA FE DISPATCHER RESIGNS.
Dick Bceth Goes to f. p. & s. w. at
Tucumcari, y. NJ

Dodge City. Kan.-Jan .
Dick Beeth. who has been chief train
dispatcher for the Santa. Fe at this
place for the past four years, who re-
signed to take effect January 1 has
gone to Tucumcari New Mexico, to
become trainmaster for the Ell Paso &
Southwestern railroad at an increased
salary. Mr.. Beeth had been in the en-
ploy of the Santa Fe for IL or Is
years, commencing a student te1e-
grapher and working his way through
various departments of the service.
His successor. it is understood, will be
night Chief Dispatcher E J. Marsh
or Dispatcher Arthur O'Leary.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-05
A Horrible Hold Up.

''About ten years ago my brother was
held up in his work. health and happi-
ness by what was believed to be hope
less (,Onsl1ur1tien.'' writes w. r. I.irs-
comb of Washington. n. c. He took all
kinds of remedies and treatment from
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-05
sANIPLE BOTITE TREE BIZ MML

mileage of II, 0Ss miles, and an aggre-
gate capitalization of $714,755, be-
came insolvent. The number of roads
becoming insolvent in 1908, twenty
four, is the largest since 1896; but, as
the accompanying table of receiver
ships shows, this number has been
exceeded in twelve years out of the
past thirty-three.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-05
At the Majestic.

In FRA DiavoIo,' the Boston Ideal
Opera company. which is playing an
unlimited engagement at the Ma
jestic, is making the biggest hit thus
far scored by the company. The
music of this old and well known
opera is pleasing and there is plenty
of comedy. these being the necessary
qualities of a good comic opera The
old play has been kept intact and is
produced just as our fathers and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-05

The italian Grand Opera company
which comes to the Grand next Monday
is receiving favorable press notices
every place the company appears. Here
is what the St Louis Republic says:
1.-The Abramson Opera company
achieved the triumph of its engagement
at the Garrick in the double bin. Ca
vaI1eria Rusticana" and IT Pagiacci,
last evening In fact. it might be said
that the company scored three distinct
triumphs in one day. For the matinee
performance of THE Barber of Seville"
was quite as successful and distin-
guished as those of the evening Linn
tied audiences heard all three operas
The popularity of operate modern
music was shown by the wild acclaim
which greeted Mascagni and Leonca-
vallo in the evening. The double bill
gives a greater opportunity for orches-
tration than the older italian operas.
The dramatic singing of the new school
also seems to meet with greater ap-
prevail than that of the lyric and reel
tative sort of which the old operas are
made UP. The moral seems to be that
the new operas will, if they ever are
sung in it. find great favor in St
Louis.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-05

CIara-What a perfectly lovely gown of
yours AIaud-Ioo YOU really like it I'm
menseiv. 1t is so hideously up-to-date. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-05

Mr.. Spencer admitted that some of
the brick laying was not just what L
should have been but maintained that
the walls as far as strength is con-
cerned are not affected in the least ITS
up to me to make good any defects in
the workmanship of the building" said
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-05

''The Wolf with its long run in New
Y ork and which has just completed its
successful run at Chicago. will be seen
in this city next Friday and Saturday
with a Saturday matinee. The cast
will be one of great strength and the
scenic equipments precisely the same in
every detail as that used in New York
and Chicago. 1.-THE Wolf.' is the one
great dramatic success of the past sea-
son and is touring under the direction
of Sam S. and Lee Shubert. It is from
the pen of Eugene Walter. 1t treats of
life in the Canadian Hudson Bay coun-
try and is written in three acts. The
first scene is in front of the home of
Andrew McTavish. Scotch trader, on
the banks of the Wind river. The sec
ond scene is in the interior of the
same house. and the third is in the
woods at the Portage of Little Bear
river.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-05

Much interest is being shown among
theatergoers who will have an oppor-
tunity of seeing Salome and knowing
that Bessie Stewart Bacon. one of
those who created the part in this
country, is the Salome of this produc-
ton. She will dance for King Herod
and his court, the dance that has set
the world talking. Most every dancer
of today is advertising herself as
dancing the Salome dance. Europe is
filled with them. There are no less
than a dozen in this country. They
use the name Salome for it has a COM
mercial value. The Dance of the Seven
Wells as executed by Miss Bacon is the
authors idea. 1t is artistic and beau
tiful and is one of the many features
of one of the prettiest plays in the
English language. Salome will be
given al the Grand Thursday evening.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-01-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Grand.

In offering Mr.. William Cushman in
"The Toymaker's Dream the indie
pendent Amusement company of New
York, has gathered together a strong
company of singers and handsome
women. The lyrics of 1.-THE Toymak-
er's Dream" were all written by Mr.
Cushman, who has the reputation of
being one of the ablest song writer's
of the present day. Assisting Mr..
Cushman are such well known artists
as Miss Louise ST. Claire, Miss Alec
Morrison. Miss Gertrude CrawfoI
Miss LeoIa Gary, Mr.. Hugh Morrison
Mr.. George w. Lemely, Mr.. Larry
Scott and a large chorus. This play
will be at the Grand opera house
Wednesday night. January 6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16

vein, and is .replete with witty lines. The sharp humor is continuous through out the play and the performance is indeed a very entertaining one. There is but one shortcoming and that is music. The few musical numbers scattered through the show are good, ever so good. but they create a taste for more that is left unsatiated.
 The play is one without much plot but is distinguished for the wit and humor it contains, and a good cast has been drawn together to represent the various characters
 Even better than the leading man is Lester Crawford. who takes the part of "Slivers" Mason. MT. Crawford was with the Just Out of College troupe when it was in Birmingham last year, and he is just as good now as he was then. The other characters, however, are not to be discounted for they are all good. Will liam A. Mortimer as Edward Worthing- ton Swinger gives an excellent interpre- tation of his part, and he is ably sup ported by Miss Alice Endress who takes the part of Miss Pickering. The other characters are all good.
 The Bingo male quartet scored a hit with its songs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
At the Majestic.

The bill at the Majestic this week is up to the standard which has been main tained at the theatre beautiful" since it opened several weeks ago under the new management. The numbers on the bill this week are all strong and the au- dience in attendance last night was de- lighted.
 Ann Hamilton & Go. present a Mex ican study entitled "The Beggars," which was seen at the Majestic last season. The act Is a very creditable one and one that was pleasing to the audience last night The sketch deals with a tragic theme and the four actors in the little company interpret their parts in excel lent style.
 Tom Moore is a singing comedian of rare ability and appearing in evening dress his stage appearance is fine. His songs and bits of monologue are original, his ragtime selections being especially good
 Hill & Silviany have one of the most extraordinary bicycle acts ever presented in Birmingham. The feature of the act is the trick riding on the old ordinary bicycles and the stair-climbing feats are remarkable.
 James S. Delvin and Miss Mae Ellwood present an amusing sketch entitled ''The with wholesome humor and taking comedy.
 Miss Mamie Harnish is a versatile con- edienne, and her act is a meritorious one. sVardaman" is an impersonator and his work is clever His interpretations of 'The Nell Brinkley Girl" The Ingenue'' and "The Gibson Bathing Girl' are es- pecially worthy of mention. Nick and Lida Russell present a musical
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
ATTACK MADE ON
 ANOTHER ACT OF
 LAST LEGISLATURE
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5.)


 Jefferson county, Alabama, and each of them, separately and individually, be, and they are, restrained and enjoined from certifying to the secretary of state, afore- said, any copy of any petition for, or the fact of the removal to the United States circuit court, for the Southern di- vision of the Northern district of Ala bama, of the cause, or causes, pending in either of said courts of the state of Alabama towit: D J. P. Robertson vs. Western Union Telegraph company; CD Wassie Robertson vs. Western Union Telegraph company; and (9 Mary E. Bulke vs. Western Union Telegraph com- pany, under color of an act of the legsla ture of the state of Alabama, approved on, to-wit, March A. 1907 and now section 3654 of the code of Alabama, and from doing any act or thing, by themselves or by the deputy or assistant of either of them, having for its purpose, or looking to, or preliminary to, or as predicate for, the cancellation of complainant's permit right or franchise to do business in the state of Alabama, or to do an intra- state business in Alabama, and from talk ing any action, or causing any action to be taken, against the said complainant, for or on account of it's alleged viola tion of the provisions of said act of the legislature or of said section of the code, declaring, or purporting to declare, the. license or permit of the said complainant to do business within the state of Ala bama forfeited, on account of the said removal of the said cause, causes, mentioned in the bill by complainant to the United States circuit court for the Southern division of the Northern district of Alabama before final decree in said cause herein; and that the said Frank N. Julian, as secretary of state, aforesaid, is restrained and enjoined from cancelling, or attempting to cancel or making any indorsement or record, in person or by deputy or assistant, which would purport to cancel the permit of complainant to do business in the state of Alabama, or from making or entering such an order, in substance or effect, that the permit of complainant is cancelled as is provided for by section 3654 of the code of Alabama whether the same be for the removal of the causes referred to in the bill or by reason of the report or certification of the filing by said complainant of the peti- tions and orders mentioned in the bill, for removal to the circuit court of the United States.
 This restraining order shall be in full force and effect from this date, and un- til the further order of this court.
 And it is further ordered, that the said defendants, and each of them, show cause before the court on February g. 1909, why injunction pendente lite should not issue, as prayed for in the said bill. Let this rule to show cause be served upon each of the defendants, personally, as soon as practicable.
 This 18th day of February, 1909.
 THOMAS G. JONES,
 United States Judge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
ECZEMA CURE A MIRACLE?
 NO, JUST SOUND SCIENCE

Physicians now admit the superior value of simple medicines for all diseases. For eczema and other skin diseases cer- tainly nothing in the world could be sim pier than oil of wintergreen carefully combined with such well known healing and antiseptic substances as thymol, giy- cerine, etc. Read this letter:
 "A few years ago eczema covered ny limbs, part of my body and began break ing out on my face.
 T began using oil of wintergreen mix | I with thymol and glycerine in D. D. l.. Prescription. Used five bottles and was cured sound and well. My druggist said it looked almost like miracle to him, but he explained to me that the use of his oil of wintergreen was just sound sci ence
 That has been almost year ago and l see no sign of the disease re- turning.
 My skin is just as soft and nice as it ever was. D. P. MILLER,
 ''Smithville, Mo-" Such a wonderful experience we feel speaks for itself
 For sale by all druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
BRING ADULTS ID
 SUNDAY SCHOOLS This Is Slogan of Conference
 Workers INTERESTING SESSIONS Chief Speaker Yesterday Was w. c. Pearce, the Well Known Chicago Sunday School Worker.
 State-Wide Campaign.
INTERESTING

The conference of workers of the h. ternational and Alabama Sunday School association came to a close last night after two days of interesting discussion of the problems to be faced in the win ming of men and women to the work of the Sunday school.
 Last nights session was one of eXcep- tional interest, and despite the heavy rain was well attended. A feature of it was the adult Bible class demonstration given by the young men composing the Baraca class of the East Lake Baptist church under the leadership of B. L. Whatley. The devotional exercises were led by the Rev. Dr. Preston Bake, while the prin- cipal speaker was w. C. Pearee, the noted Sunday school worker of Chicago, who spoke on "The Relation of the Bible Class to the Sunday School
 MT. Pearce also made an interesting tallp at the afternoon session on the Plans and Method of Adult Bible Class Organization" Other features of the af- ternoon session were talks by Miss Min nie F. Kennedy of Montgomery on Glass Rooms, Furnishing and Management3 Dr. A. L. Phillips of Richmond, on Meth ods of Conducting the Lesson and b. w. Sims of Montgomery on Plans and Methods of Promoting Adult Bible Class Work" The devotional exercises were led by the Rev pr. A. R. Moore
 A number of topics were discussed at the morning session, which was opened with devotional exercises by the Rev. Dr. L. s. Handley. MT Pearce was the first speaker, his subject being Glass Organ ization; Advantages and Essentials, :" which was followed with a talk by Mir Sims on Duties of Class Officers" Rec ords, Reports and Recognition" was the subject of an address by J. E. Ramsey of Birmingham. Colonel A. R. Goodhue of Gadsden made the last talk of the morn ing session on Business Meetings; How Conducted" General discussion followed this, the entire assemblage taking part.
 The two days conference is regarded as having been productive of much good in giving pointers to the workers towards the building up of the adult classes A statewide campaign will be inaugu- rated immediately in this direction, the slogan of the workers being .Winning Men and Women to the Sunday School" The keynote of the conference was that if the adults can be brought Into the Sunday school that the children will naturally follow, and that in this way the Sunday schools would experience an increase in every department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
order being very Imaginable.

order being very Imaginable.
 The Livingstons in their acrobatic sketch were even better than on their previous visit. There are two women and a man and several of the feats performed by them are really remarkable.
 A good quartet makes the time pass pleasantly while Perry and Elliot pre- scented a neat turn, Elliot having a melodious voice.
 "Salome and the Judge is the title of the first burletta, showing the trials of a show troupe brought into court. nose Redgate represented "Salome," but her appearance in this role was so short as to be hardly noticeable, performing a dance that lasted hardly ten seconds. The last act shows "A Night In Girlland,' which provided for the introduction of several neat songs by the chorus.
 Manager McArdle has announced a real marriage of two people of the theatrical world for Thursday night after the reg ular performance. A supper will be ten dered the happy couple after the cere- mony by theatrical people in Birming- ham during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
At the GaYetY.

"Clarlx's Runaway Girls entertained two large audiences at the Gayety yes terday. It is a humming sort of bur lesque, but has just a bit too much of horse play.
 One of the heaviest sketches of the bill was Estelle Rose in character songs. This young lady has a very pleasing voice, full of expression and made de- cided hit. In her French song imper- sonaton she was especially good and was encored repeatedly. She also plays a prominent part in the two burlettas her conception of an old maid of the figure
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Uniform Car Equipment.

Washington February 15.-Under the suspension of the rules the House today passed the bill empowering the inter- state commerce commission to determine a uniform system of equipment for rail- road cars and compelling the railroad companies to equip their cars in accord ance with the commissions determina- tion. The bill was prepared in response to the general demand for uniformity in car equipment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Rishop aoss Resting Easy.

Baltimore, February 15.-Bishop E. E.. floss of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, underwent a surgical operation this morning at Johns Hopkins hospital for intestinal trouble This evening Bishop floss was resting fairly we'll. Altogether the bishops condition, while serious, was regarded as hopeful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16

comedy szit entitled sThe Professors Substitute,a which is characterized by the real comedy 1t contains and the good music.
 Captain Treats trained seals and sea lions are a rare exhibition. The intelli gence of the animals is astonishing and the performance is an extraordinary one.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Waters-Pierce Case Set.

Austin, Tex, February 15.-At noon to- day the case of the state of Texas against H. Clay Pierce of the Waters Pierce Oil company, charged with false swearing. was called in the district court and set for May 10 The pOstponement was made at the request of attorneys of both sides. Attorneys for MT. Pierce said that their client would be here on the date men, tiOned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Miss Caroline S. EIIerman.

Miss Caroline s. Ellerman, age 55 years, sister of Mrs. Charles Doerr, died yester- day at the latter's residence, 2s17 Ave nue H. Funeral services were held last night in Shaw & Sons chapel and the remains were afterward sent to New Or leans for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Mrs. Elizabeth BeaII.

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Beall will be held at o'clock this afternoon at her late resi- dence. 416 North Twenty-second street. Interment will occur at Oak Hill cem- etery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
"Just Out of College"

George Ade's comedy, Just Out of Col Iege." opened a weeks engagement at the Bijou last night and the merit or the performance should draw crowded houses at the popular playhouse this week.
 Just Out of College is one of those stories written in the hGhfest sort Of q
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Lucille E. Perkins

Lucille E. Perkins the 11-months- old daughter of MT. and Mrs J. o. Per kins, died yesterday morning at the fam fly residence at 222 Hawkins street West End. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 10 o'clock this morning and interment will be in Elmwood cem- etery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Elizabeth Beall and R. E. Middleton and family are invited to attend the funeral of the former from the residence of R. E.. Middleton 416 North Twenty-second street at ? o'clock Tuesday afternoon Inter- ment at Oak Hill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
Loading Coal for Fleet.

Norfolk February 15.-The auxiliary steamer Nero arrived today from Charles ton S. C., and is loading coal at New port News for the batteship fleet, now en route across the Atlantic.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
HARTMAN SET
 RUMORS AT REST
A NUMBER OF HEADS OF RAIL ROADS WERE IN BIRMINGHAM YEsTERDAY-GENERAL NEWS
 OF INTEREST IN R. R. CIRCLES.

While the entire country was surcharged with rumors concerning the coming of Edward H. Harriman and while those without a knowledge of conditions, pre- sented lurid pictures of deals of great magnitude, the great railroad man en- tered and departed like a lamb
 Instead of coming south for the purpose of acquiring the Seaboard, the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic, and the Bir- mingham Coal and Iron company, Mir. Hartman came to Birmingham because he was route to the west in search of better health.
 As far as known, the Seaboard still re- poses in the care of receivers, and the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic has not changed hands.
 While in Birmingham MT Hartman let 1t be known that he was interested in the affairs of the railroads of the south, but let fall no utterance that might be i construed as an intimation that he was preparing to step in with his millions and corner the southern railroad market.
 Among railroad officials of Birmingham, who have an acquaintance with Mir. liar riman. there was much surprise at his state of health.
 Yesterday there were four railroad pres idents in Birmingham. J. T. Harahan, president of the Illinois Central; D. D. Curran, president of the New Orleans and Northeastern; Ralph Peters, presi- dent and general manager of the Long Island, and Major J. F. Hanson, presi- dent of the Central of Georgia.
 In addition, H. NJ. Atkinson, formerly president of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic, is in the city. Alex Bonnyman, formerly vice president of the same rail- road, is also here. President Peters and Messrs. Atkinson and Bonnyman are in Birmingham to attend the Peters-Drennen wedding.
 Presidents Harahan and Hanson came to Birmingham with MT. Harriman while President Curran accompanied the Taft party to the city.
 Another important figure in railroad cir ces who was in Birmingham yesterday is L. c. Ullrich, assistant to General Man ager Ackert of the Southern. MT. Ull- rich. as is known. is in charge of the fuel supply of the Southern, and yester- day spent the day inspecting the several mines on that railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16
E. T. Shaw & Son, Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co.

Woodlawn Undertaking Co.,. Phones 4o
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-16

223 North Nineteenth Street GUS T. BRANNON, President ECTOR H. SMITH, Vice-President.