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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09

MISS ELIZABETH B. CURTIS will remain in charge of Dr. Leaven, worth's office during the coming few weeks. Eye examinations carefully made. Broken lenses accurately re- newed. Adjustments made withom charge. Hours S:30 to 12: 1:3O to 5
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09

" WANTED.-Railway Mail Clerks, SS0t first year. Examination for Bridge. port May 18th Preparation free Franklin Institute. Dept. 609. Roches. ter. N. Y. B 3 b b o
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09

WANT YOU TO KNOW that Peter Hron is the man that first" made Meat Loaf in Bridgeport Get the right kind and beware of limitations Sold everywhere. If you can't gei it at your dealer send postal or phons to 1216 Stratford Ave.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09

CARD READER.-Advice on all af-
 fairs. 25c Mrs. Levy, 674 Madison
 Ave-, 4th house above North Ave. G 6 If.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-02-09

WANTED.-First class corset cutters. Apply at once. Signed. Birdsey Som- CTS Go. d
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Real Estate Transfers.

Warranty deeds for the following trans actions in real estate were filed yester- day in the office of the probate court:
 Birmingham Realty company to Fannie M. Cooper, part of lot in block 648 city of Birmingham
 $30O0-T. H. Moore and wife to c. c. Baxter, lots 1 to 10. inclusive. in block 2s, West End Land and Improvement company's survey of West End.
 S1237-J. B. Brewer and wife to Mra Kate B. Williams. lot 8 and the easter1 half of lot 10 in block 184, North Biri mingham Land company's survey of North Birmingham.
 s5000-Lena Jaffe and husband to N. l.. Wewhinney. part lot in block of Ely ton Land company's survey of Birming- ham.
 S2500-Lena Jaffe to Rosa Slaughter, part of lot in block 9 of Elyton Land com panys survey of Birmingham.
 $1OOO-Birmingham Realty company to Fannie M. Cooper. part of lot in block 646, city of Birmingham.
 $2O00-G. F. Harrington to Belle P. liar rington, half interest in lot 10 of block 8. Henry & Copelands addition to Birming- ham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Masoueraders.w w

The Masqueraders," Henry Arthur Jones' justly celebrated play. which was presented at the Bijou theatre last night by Edna May Spooner and her com pany. is brilliant and epigrammatic It has also a touch of mysticism and the lesson it teaches is sent home to the mark through the agency of an excep- tionally powerful and absorbing plot. Given a lord, who is an unspeaka ble cad; barmaid, who is pretty, vivacious and ambitious for social honors; a strug- gling astronomer, who is a dreamer, and mystic background of society people be- fore whom these two men bid in coin of the realm for the barmaid's kiss, for charity's sake, and we have the first strong scene in a drama that is by no means lacking in virility. The astronomer bids the whole of his little fortune and loses to the lord. who wins the girls consent to the bargain by asking her to become Lady Skene.
 The martyrdom ofNthe woman is inevita- ble. Lord Skene is loathsome. Ruined by dissipation, he stoops so low as to ask his wife to get money from the astron- omer, David Remon, who in the meantime has become rich and famous. Remon overhears and places his fortune at the disposal of Lady Skene. but leaves Eng land that her honor may not be ques- tioned. After time they meet in Nice Remon is going to Africa on scientific expedition where he may lose his life. Af- fairs have become uncomfortable for Lady Skene. Lord Skene treats her with abom- inable insolence. A climax is reached when the two men again face each other for the woman in the case This time Remon and Skene gamble at cards, the best two out of three cuts winning. The stakes on one side are Lady Skene and her child, on the other Remons fortune. Re- mon wins. He takes away Lady Skene and her child, but the voice of duty calls him at the last moment, he renounces the happiness which he has won so strangely and goes away to Africa to risk his life, more for the sake of his honor and that of the woman he loves than for science. Whether he ever returns or not, is left to the imagination.
 Unquestionably one of the strongest, If not the strongest plays presented at the Bijou in long time, "The Masque- raders'' is we'll worth attention It depicts certain phases of life in a vivid way. stripped to the bare truth and adorned with epigrams and clever dia- logue. The treatment is novel and the entire play one that grips the attention irresistibly. There is satire in abundance and mysticism which goes to show that all of life is mask and we are mas a-- A IL Love is one and duty another.
 Miss Spooner acquitted herself well in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
BROWN BROS. & co.
 TO DISSOLVE SOON
EUGENE BROWN RETAINS OFFICE BUILDINGS, WILSON BROWN GOES TO NEW YORK AND FoWLKEs FORMS COMPANY.

It was learned yesterday that the real estate firm of Brown Bros. & Go. will be dissolved in the near future and while formal action has not yet been taken and no official statement has been issued on the subject the dis solution will take place as soon as the arrangements can be made.
 It is understood that Eugene L. Brown, the senior member of the firm, will remain in charge of the office building business, which includes the Woodward, the BrownMarx and First National bank buildings. Wilson Brown it is understood will take up his per manent residence in New York. F. B. Fowlkes, the other member of the firm will engage in the real estate business, forming a partnership with hls brother, Walter Fowlkes.
 Details of the dissolution arrange ment are expected to be issued in the next few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
AWRENCE MAY LEAVE THE STATE
OFFER IS MADE BALLOON LEAGUE SUPERINTENDENT TO TAKE CHARGE OF CAMPAIGN IN KENTUCKY.

The Rev. Brooks Lawrence has received a call to take charge of the Anti-saloon league work in Kentucky, which is va cant as the result of entanglements of the past official
 MT. Lawrence is considering the pro- posed removal. He says it appeals to him, but he is not going to make snap judgment. Kentucky faces a big fight, and they are anxious to get the man who piloted Alabama successfully to pro- hibition.
 Having been in this state three years he has thoroughly organized the league, and has led in the lobbying of all the prohibition bills through the legislature. While there are a number of moves yet contemplated by the league MT. Lawrence is man of action and he probably wishes to get into the heat of the fray. This Is one of six opportunities he has had to atke up the league work in other states. When seen yesterday he said:
 q don't know that I shall accept this call, but it appeals to me, and I am considering 1t. My decision will be reached by the advices I may receive from my friends and constituents over the state of Alabama. I am not sure that my work here Is completed and until I am quite clear on that point shall remain where I am."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
TRAINED NURSES TO GRADUATE TONIGHT

Tonight a class of eight graduate trained nurses will receive their diplomas at the Hillman hospital. The following invitation has been issued:
 '"rhe Board of Revenue of Jefferson County and the graduating class of Hill man hospital Invite you to be present a t the commencement exercises, Tuesday evening, May Il, 8 p. m., Hillman hospi- tal'
 The graduates are Miss Done Wood, Mss Olive Belle Holt Mrs. Bessie Boyd, Miss Jennie Mae Carney, Miss Annie Crosse, Miss. Louise Goldman, Miss Pau line Embrey and Miss Maud OBryant. The following programme will be carried out:
 Invocation, Dr. w. C.. Evans, D. D.
 Piano solo, selected, Miss Murphy.
 Address to graduates, Dr. R. M Cum ningham.
 Vocal solo, Sunset" Miss Nunnally. Valedctory, Miss Louise Goldman
 Piano solo, selected, Mrs. Charles E. Bowman.
 Administration of nurses oath, Dr. Lewis Morris.
 Violin solo, selected, Miss Chenoweth Presentation of diplomas, MT Job Going Vocal solo, selected, Dr. l.. F Luckie Presentation of pins, pr. F. P. Hogan. Benediction, Dr. George Boyd
 Accompanist, Mrs. Charles E. Bowman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

In Judge Lanes division of the circuit court yesterday morning the case of Hinton G. Clabaugh vs. James A. Van Hoose, president of the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association, was taken up for trial but was continued until June 17 to allow the defense to take the depositions of certain wit nesses. The jury in the case of Charles Stuckey vs B. l.. Higdon, sheriff, a suit for alleged false arrest. returned a verdict awarding the plaintiff s4OO damages. The case will be appealed. Judge Lane had several cases on call yesterday afternoon but none of them went to trial.
 Judge Coleman, In the circuit court, is engaged in the trial of the case of M. L. Wilson vs. Henry Tegan.
 In the first division of the city court the case of Stone & Whaley vs. R. c. Waldrop ct al. was dismissed for want of prosecution. The case of Julia Powell vs. Western Union Telegraph company was settled.
 The case of Bertha sherrell vs Bir- mingham Railway, Light and Power company is on trial in the third divis- ion of the city court.
 In the chancery court the following decrees were rendered by Chancellor A. H. Benners: o. W. Glenn vs. A. J. Glenn decree overruling demurrer; D. W. Tar rant vs. P. Y. Huffman ct al., cause dis missed Mrs. c, Barrett vs. Woodward Construction company, decree sustain ing demurrer.
 The case of Frank Krelhaus, charged with violating tho prohibition law, was on trial in the first division of the criminal court yesterday afternoon. krelhause was tried once before on the lme charge and was convicted, but an
 peal was taken. A non-capital fel- ony docked Is set for trial in the crim- inal court this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
ATTRACTIVE CONCERT ID BE
 HELD AT WOODLAWN TONIGHT

The concert to be given at the Wood lawn city hall by the ladies of the Wood lawn Baptist church. for the benefit of the church building fund, promises to be a most enjoyable occasion, and a large attendance is expected
 The programme will be made up of high class music, to be rendered by voealists and instrumentalists of talent One of the most attractive features will be the songs of the male quartet. composed of Messrs ay Tourner Tarrant and Ernest. Vocal solos will be rendered by Wyatt Hefiin, w. H. Carson, Miss Sunie Lou Wood and Miss Minnie Davis
 There will be reading by Miss Key. Miss Hopson and Miss Speigner. and among other attractive numbers will be a piano solo by Miss Myrtle Oldham and violin duet by Miss Grace Johnson and MT. N w. Sharp.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
NEGRO IS KILLED
 COLLECTING BILL

Cal Morris, a negro, had five shots fired into him yesterday afternoon near Ke- tona. while attempting to collect board bill from John Wilson, alias John Moses. and Henderson Smith, both negroes. He died early last night at the Hillman hospital.
 The shooting from all accounts was a cold-blooded affair. Morris had stepped up to Wilson and made a request for money due him for board. Hot words followed between the two men and then Smith walked up. Morris asked him for his board money and Smith replied hot ly. Morris then turned to walk away and the other two negroes whipped out guns and fired eight shots at him.
 Five of the bullets took effect and Morris sank to the ground in a pool of blood. while the other two negroes fled. Morris was brought to Birmingham and taken to the Hillman hospital, but died a few minutes after reaching there.
 The description of the Wilson negro is, height feet, weight 1SO pounds age 40, color black. He has a knot on his face just below the eye, has blue gums, wore 6 black cap, red tan low-quarter shoes. dark clothes and carried bundle of overalls.
 The Smith negro is described as be- ing about 35 years of age, five feet tall, weight 1S5 pounds, very small mustache, dark brown color and wore white sack coat and dark clothes.
 The negroes were coming toward Eir- mingham when last seen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
BeSSenneY- Man Insists
 They Must BeRecOgnized

'Bessemer voted almost solidly against the last jail and courthouse bond issue and unless the Board of Revenue decides to do something for the people of the sub urb in the way of the courthouse. I believe they will vote just as solldly against the issue now proposed" said W. A. Davis of Bessemer yesterday
 The people Of the southern end of the county feel that they are big enough and important enough for recognition. They feel that the courthouse at Besse- mer is just as inadequate as the one in Birmingham Is and believe they are entitled to new one.
 ''The quarters for the court at Besse- mer amount practically to nothing and there is little chance of securing better quarters. The old room is badly crowded and of all the insanitary and inadequate places in the world 1t stands among the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
WANT FARMERS TO MEET HERE NEXT

One of the first letters written by Mayor Frank P. OBrien yesterday was to the executive committee of the Farmers Na- tional union, which meets in short while at Springfield, Mo-, inviting that body to select Birmingham as the next meeting place for the annual conven- tion of that organization.
 This letter will be carried to Spring field by Messrs. J. B. Drake and l.. Dulion of the local Trades council, who will also be armed with letters from the commercial organizations of the city ex- tending the same invitation. A strong effort will be made to land the conven- ton for the Magic City, and with the manner in which these efforts have been made 1t is believed they will be suc- cessful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Maiestic-Vaudeville.

The bill at the Majestic this week cannot be placed in any one class. It is a combination of musical comedy and acrobatic acts and the variety of the show offers attraction and amusement to all, whatever their taste may be.
 The headlner this week is comedy playlet entitled "Billy's Girl" in which Miss Alice Mortloek and Arthur Jen- nings are the principals The sketch is Interesting and offers good, clean and wholesome comedy. Both Miss Moft- lock and MT. Jennings are capable
 Will Bradley and his company. a sex tet of singers, present an excellent one act comic operetta entitled The Gypsy Wayfarers" The act is rendered by ca pabe singers and the music is excellent. Miss Edith Bradley's singing is worthy of special mentioa
 Claude Thardo is a singer and mono- losist and his act is one of the most enjoyable on the bill. His jokes are new and amusing and the singers manner is especially attractive.
 Douglas and Douglas and Va1veno and Tresk, two separate teams. furnish the acrobatlc features of the bill. The per formers possess marked ability and the stunts gotten off by both teams are new and some of them most difficult
 Miss Coy De Hickey. singing and dan cing minstrel girl has rather exception al act. h the makeup of a darky she is good and her songs and dances were well received last night
 The Mysterious Musical Bennetts have a black art pantomime musical act of merit. The act was seen here last year but number of new features have been added and the performance is quite an attraction. The battleship scene is ex- centioual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

first.
 'The people of the Marvel City are not greedy and they ask comparatively lit tie. While the work of the court there is very small as compared with the work thrown on the courts in Birmingham a big territory Is covered by the court and more commodious quarters are certainly needed for the convenient and proper dis position of the work taxed upon Judge Jackson.
 There are a great many voters in the southern end of the county and all are naturally interested in Bessemer. They have never talked of any site for courthouse other than the Marvel City, They defeated the last bond issue called with a view of erecting new courthouse and jail and unless the Board of Revenue shows them little consideration I believe they will defeat the issue now proposed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
FOUR WOUNDED IN
 SHOOTING AFFAIR

George W. Jones. chief deputy sheriff at Bessemer, received information shortly after 12 o'clock this morning that a seri- ous shooting affair had occurred at Hill- man, a mining camp about midway be- tween Powderly and Bessemer
 Details of the affair could not be ascer- taned but it Is understood that four negroes were badly shot. From informa- ton received 1t seems that negro wom- an did most of the shooting, but was shot twice herself. It is understood that she is shot fatally and that the three others are bady and possibly fatally wounded. The negro woman was removed to Bessemer.
 The cause of the shooting is unknown.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
WalkeY Percy Ls Elected
 PreSidenf Country Club

At an enthusiastic annual meeting of
 the Birmingham Counthy club held last night at the club home Walker Percy
 was elected president for the coming year to succeed Eugene L. Brown. W. H. Kettig was elected vice president. For the two year term on the board Of governors D. L. Brown, J. D. Kirkpat- rick and ". H. (Billy) Johnston were elected, while for the one year term F. B. Fow1kes, R. H. Baugh and A. Il. Ford were elected. The three hold over members of the board of governors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
$34,OOO IS THE FEE
 GIVEN ATTORNEYS

Special Referee Sterling A. Wood has issued an order setting the compensation of the attorneys for W. H. Hassinger
 John E. Morris and T. s. Kyle, trustees of the Southern Steel company. The attorneys. Campbell, Johnston, Percy, Benners and John Dickey, Jr., get $S4,- 0O0, and of this sum $21.00O is assessed against the holders of the first mortgage bonds, $1o.5O0 is charged against the col- lateral trust notes. and s250o is payable from the general funds of the estate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
DO NOT EXPECT
 ANY OPPOSITION

The news that Judge w. I. Grubb would have opposition was received in cern. It Is not considered probable that a single protest will be fled as recent visitors to Washington state that none of the representatives or senators will offer any objection to the confirmation.
 It is believed that the confirmation will occur before Friday of this week. A decision in the Mobile port collec- torship appointment is expected to come from the President very shortly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
BIG MASS MEETING.
Law and Order League Will Be Ad-
 dressed by Hanley of Indiana.

It has been definitely settled that a great mass meeting of tho law and or der citizens of Jefferson county will be held at the Jefferson theatre June 16. Former Governor Hanley of Indiana will be the speaker on the occasion.
 On account of the limited capacity of the theatre all seats will be reserved, and tickets will be distributed before the meeting. While admission is free, this is the only method of holding down the crowd which 1t is believed would attend.
 Plans are being Completed for num- Der of other speakings in the county and the list of speakers will e ready for announcement before long,. They will make a spirited campaign for law and order throughout the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
SOUTHERN INDEMNITY. Eioht Per Cent Dividend Declared at Annual Meeting of Association.

The annual meeting of the Southern Indemnity association was held yesterday. Every share was represented and the shareholders present expressed themselves as greatly pleased with the business, and management of the association during the 12 months past. The secretary's report made an excellent showing. An per cent dividend was declared and after that is paid a considerable sum will be added to the surplus.
 Officers and directors were unanimous Iy reelected: P. J. McGeever, presi- dent; John McGeever, vice president; Hugh McGeever, secretary and treasurer; John H. Miller, attorney. Directors, Hugh McGeever, Dan Donahoe P. J. McGeever, John H. Miller, John McGeever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

who were elected last year for two years are H. L. Badham, w. w Craw- ford and A. w. Nelson. R. B. McDowell is again secretary and treasurer.
 There was a large attendance and the memb CTS were all pleased with the officers chosen. Following the election the club members participated in re- treatments as guests of the new presi- dent, Walker Percy. The annual state ment sub mitted by Secretary treasurer Mcdowell showed the club to be In f1attering condition. both as to member ship and finances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

a strong emotional part as Lady skene, originally a barmaid. Frank La Rue as the astronomer made a fine impress sion. He IS an actor of commanding stage presence and decided ability. His voice and bearing fit him well for heroic parts. Henry Chesterfield made an ad- mirable study of Lord skene, sufficiently vile. and J. c. Remington as Montague Lushington was an ideal happy -go-luclSy rake. clever and astuteIy selfish. The other members Of the company filled in their parts acceptably.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Booklet on Psalm xxIII.
Editor The Age-Herald:

Editor The Age-HeraIu:
 little booklet entitled, "The Pearl of Psalms" "Psalm xxiii," composed by Rev. E. Arnold Wright, was recently issued from the press of the Frank Leslie Pub fishing company of this city. It is said to contain matter for enlightenment to the mind and warmth to the soul. Price. 10 cents per copy, cents postage added; sS per 100, 25 cents postage added Order of Rev. E. Arnold Wright, 2a15 Fourth ave- nue Birmingham, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Severe Storm in Texas.

Fort Worth, Tex, May 10-Additional reports from Wichita Falls and other north Texas towns today indicate tho losses from yesterdays storm will reach over $100.OO0. Five houses were wrecked at Floydada and a church and several dwellings were destroyed at Wichita Falls. The storm was accompanied by an unusually low temperature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Studying Needs of Prisoners.

Columbus. O.. May 1o.-Gen. Ballington Booth, head of the Volunteers of Amer lea, today looked into the needs of the prisoners of the Ohio penitentiary and consulted with business men regarding the proposal to lease or purchase a building on South Front street for the Volunteers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
THE WEATHER.

Washington. May 10.-Weather forecast for Alabama Fair Tuesday and Wednes- day; rising temperature Wednesday; light variable winds.
 For Mississippi: Fair and rising temper ature Tuesday and Wednesday; light variable winds, becoming southerly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Marriaqe License Issue d

The following marriage license was yes- terday issued from the office of the pro- bate court:
 Meyer o. Baseman of Pittsburg to Miss Binnie c. Catterlin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Weston in Kansas

Manhattan. Kas., May 10.-Edward P. Weston arrived here at 4 o'clock this aft ernoon on his transcontinental walk, hay ing walked from Topeka, 52 miles, He started on at o'clock for Junction City, 2 miles distant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
CITY ITEMS.

Will Give a Trolley Ride.-The Ath- letic Association of Birmingham col- lege will give a trolley ride next Fri day evening, leaving Birmingham, from Second avenue and Nineteenth street at 8 o'clock. A large crowd is expected, as 1t is among the first of the season.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11
Negro Womnn Unbalanced.-Melis.

Burney, an aged negro woman who is mentally unbalanced, was reported missing from her home last night Int negro woman left home last night and at late hour had not returned. T. H. Hughes, SOP Eighth avenue, north, asks that he be notified if the negro woman is found
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-11

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