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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
BENEFIT FOR BOYS
 INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL
WORTHY INSTITUTION WILL RE- cEVE BIG PERCENTAGE OF RE- o-'PTS AT EAST LAKE NEXT
 rURDAY.

formal opening of East Lake park r, take place next Saturday, May l, when the management will give benefit to the Boys Industrial school. A spe- ciaI programme covering the entire day is being arranged by the ladies who are interested in the school. and they hope to realize several hundred dollars for the institution for a special purpose.
 There will be several free concerts by the Industrial school band during the day, and in addition inert will be field events of various kinds, a May pole, a pony tournament. races and other enter tainments on which the ladies are work ing now. The management of the lake has requested Phil Greene, the famous equilibrist to give exhibition of ball. ancing on the spiral tower at night, with a fireworks display that accompanies his act, and this will probably be done. Greene is booked at the lake for all next week, commencing Sunday afternoon and night.
 The boys of the Industrial school wifi sell the tickets for the benefit. They will be provided with tickets today or tomorrow and will make a thorough can yass of the city and suburbs. and the ladies expect to sell great many tickets as this is the first time in seven yeaps that the public has been asked to help the school
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

the act is most enjoyable to grown ups. The collection of little animals Is a truly remarkable one and the stunts are so thoroughly distinctive from those of other similar acts that the perform ance is made exceptional
 Joe Hardman, a monologist, has line of original jokes and tomfoolery which Is most entertaining.
 The pantomime act of Sylvan and ONeal abounds in slap stick comedy but the stunts are so original and com- pletely surprising that the act is thor oughly enjoyable.
 Hodges and Darrell are singers of merit and they have an excellent musi- cal act. Their song elicited the gen. erous applause of last nights audience,
 The Poiriers have an excellent aero battle act. The stunts of the couple are all quite surprising, but Mr. Poiriers double dislocation of the shoulders on a 16-inch bar Is one of the most re- markable feats known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Personal and General.

Gen. Manley A. Raney of Marengo, Iowa, supreme commander of the Pa triarchs Militant, will spend few hours in Ensley Tuesday morning, the guest of Col. J. W. Mayne. He will be shown over the city and visit the several plants. Tuesday night he will confer the deoora- tion of chivalry at the Macabees hall on merit. Three members of the Ensley can ton are to be the recipients of this honor
 At the meeting of the Elks, held to- night. the committee on entertainment reported that boehmian supper would be held at the Elk's g home, on Avenue k, on Friday night, April 29 The affair will be unique in all its details, and a pleasant time is anticipated. Tickets may be had from John E. Owens, Averyt Pharmacy, H. l.. Reems, c. H. Mandy, and other members of the order. The committee asks that tickets be purchased at once, so as to make provision for those who at tend.
 Mrs. I. A McCleery of Youngstown, Ohio, who has been visiting her mother Mrs. s. J. Snow, returned to her home this morning.
 The many friends of Mrs. A. c. Davis will regret to learn she Is seriously i'll at her home on Avenue G.
 H. A. Stevens, former empoye of the Birmingham Southern Railway company who is now located at Memphis, was in the city today visiting friends and ac- quaintances.
 The opening performance at the Air Dome took place tonight and showed to good houses. The performance was well received and most enjoyable. The entire structure has been remodeled and reno- vated, and presents an attractive appear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Majestic-Vaudeville.

Manager Gould offers at the Majestic this week a bill which, with the possi- ble exception of one act, Is not only classy. but elevatlng, highly artistic and exceptionally entertaining. With three acts of the character of the Paul Durand trio of male singers, the act of Nick Long and Idaline Cotton In dramatic sketch entitled "Fhe Banker and the Thief" and Karl Emmys oos show the bill at the little vaudeVllie house this week Is indeed worthy ol the attention of the theatregoers Of Birmingham.
 The Paul Durand trio is group or Italian singers possessing exceptional voices. Without exception the troupe ia the finest of it's kind which has ever appeared on the vaudeville stage Tn Birmingham. The high class of their character and operatic selections evoked the utmost appreciation of the audience last night and the singers were ten dered half dozen encores.
 mrhe. Banker and the Thief pre- sented bv Nick Long and Ida1ene Cot ton is a dramatic sketch of quality. The theme is interesting and the play let is well acted. Miss Cotton In her nortrayal of two characters so entirely different is a most capable supporter of MT. Long, and her parts, perhaps' call for more dramatic ability than does that of the male character. The act Is commendable
 Karl Emmy's canine pets will prove great attraction for the children ana
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
RAILROAD WINS IN
 COURT DECISION

Jackson, Miss, April Specially In an exhaustive opinion handed down today by w. H. Watkins. special su- preme court justice, in the case of the Gulf and Ship Island railroad vs. the Mississippi railroad commission, it was held that the commission has exceeded its authority in an order compelling railroads to stop trains at crossings where there is no depot. The court expresses the opinion that the legisla- ture should give the commission more authority in such matters. but in ab- sence of any such law the case is de- cided in favor of the railroad company.
 At meeting today of the battleship commission appointed by the last legis- lature to raise funds to purchase a S75OO silver service for the battleship Mississippi and attend to the presenta- tion 1t was settled finally that the pre- sentation shall be at Horn Island pass on June l, at II a. m.
 In the case of Winton vs. Day. from Scott county. the supreme court deliv- cred an opinion this afternoon declar- ing the simmons land bill' unconsti- tutional This bill was passed over Gov ernor Onel's veto last session with but few dissenting votes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Lively Interest.

There is lively interest in the election Of an alderman for the Second ward which will take place on Tuesday evening next when a successor will be named to i'll the place of Lacey Edmundson raised to the place of president of the City Coupncil. There seems to be hard work to get together on man that will suit all parties, and 1t will be no surprise if there is a deadlock or dark horse. A number of men are spoken of for the place. and some who have been named have either refused to permit their names to be used or are not the men wanted. The vote Is viva voce one in council, and few of the aldermen are stating where they stand on the proposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
PLAN ID ATTRACT
 GERMAN FARMERS
Stock Company Is Formed to
 Buy Farming Lands
RICH PROFITS IN STORE
High Price of Flour Has Created Desire Among Mississippi Farm CTS to Raise Wheat and Make
 Cheaper Bread.

Jackson, Miss, April -(Special)-A strong stock company has been formed at Greenwood Leflore county, for the purpose of interesting German-American farmers in this section of the country, and with that end in view the ". c. George plantation, comprising 1850 acres, has been purchased. This plantation, once the property of the late Senator J. z. George, and inherited by his son, is said to be one of the finest In the delta, the greatest cotton producing region on earth, and having frontage along the Yazoo river of some 10 or 12 miles.
 The idea of the new owners Is to di- vide this big farm into 40-acre tracts and to sell them to thrifty farmers of the north and west, who will agree to eons4 down and make their home in this land of milk and honey and everlasting sun shine.
 Such farm, once brought to the high est state of cultivation and every foot of ground made to do service, will make 40 bales of cotton, and an abundance of corn and everything else that is needed by the farmer, making him independent, If not rich in a very few years.
 The high price of flour has once again created a spasmodic demand that the farmers of Mississippi shall try a few acres of wheat. But they will not to any appreeiable extent-not enough to serious ly embarrass the Pattens and others who corner wheat markets. In ante-bellum days a great deal of wheat was pro-
 f1,a ern portion and the writer has seen scores of mills where wheat as well as corn was ground for the public by water power
 However it is hoped that the high price of wheat will have the effect of forcing the farmers of Mississippi to raise more corn and other feed stuffs for man and beast. The Mississippi farmer does not have to eat flour breadth fact he has long ago demonstrated that he could live on corn meal, and no doubt it would be to his financial as we'll as his physical interest to confine himself to corn meal cakes and bread, at least six days in the week.
 The city marshal at Canton has adopted a new method in the suppression of blind tigers. A blind negro named Cato Hart has been doing a blind tiger business at Canton ever since the town went dry several months ago, and has given the police great deal of trouble. The blind negro admitted his guilt, but 1t did no good to put him in jail, he could do noth- Ing to earn his feed Marshal Smith has been trying to force the negro to tell who was furnishing the capital on l which he operated, but the negro posi- 1 lively refused to do so. Incensed at the | refusal the marshal and a couple of po- 1 licemen took the prisoner into the jail yard and gave him a severe whipping in ! which his back was horribly lacerated, 1 and the services of a physician were necessary to dress his wounds.
 The chances are that the Canton off, 1 cers willalose their jobs. Mississippi sen- 1 timent is against the blind tiger, but not l to such an extent as to call for such cruel methods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
MAYOR SUGG FACES
 VERY LIGHT DOCKET
Baptist Revival Makes AuSpi-
 cious Beginning
SERVICES TWICE DAILY
Announcement Made of Approaching Marriage of Miss Lester Scott and Maurice Richard Johnson.
 Personal and General.

Ensley, April 6.-(special)-A very light docket confronted Mayor D. F. Sugg this morning, only five cases appearing on the docket. The only case of importance was that of a negro named Judge Branch who was fined sf00 and costs on a charge of violating the prohibition law. The light docket was more noticeable from the fact that last week was pay day and as a rule on these occasions. to use the Ian guage of the street Business is picking up." However, thls week end was the exception to the rule, there being no dis order of any kind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Revival at Baptist Church.

The revival services at the Baptist church, which commenced Sunday, had a very suspicious beginning and indications point to a very successful meeting. The Rev. O. P. Bentley, the pastor, will be assisted in this series of meetings by the Rev. R. s. Gaven of Huntsville, we'll known divine of the Baptist church. Dr.. Gavin is a great revivalist and is force ful and eloquent preacher. All people, re- gardless of creed or sect, are cordially invited to attend these meetings.
 MT. Bentley especially urges all Chris tian people to aid in making this revival a power for god in the community. Ser vices will be held twice daily, at in the afternon and 7:S0 at night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
cxas."

Texas" a play which as indicated by the name has to do with western life of pioneer days and one which has borne the test of five years steady showing was presented at the Bijou last night and there was no doubt of the favor with which it was received.
 It is comedy drama. the comedy being of the refreshing and unusual kind, while the thrilling elimaxes almost drove the balcony wild with the intensity de- veloped. The stage settings were unusual ly good, not being overdrawn in the least and being true to life.
 Frank Conway as "Freshwater Jack" Is the star, and he handles his part well. He presents handsome appearance, while his makeup is not too far fetched but rather in accordance with the real dress of the pioneer cowboys. The western at- mosphere prevails throughout, however, though a slight touch of English society is introduced.
 The balance of the east is in accord
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
A June Weddinq.

The announcement has been made of the approaching marriage of Miss Lester Scott of Ensley and MT. Maurice Richard Johnson of Charlottesville, Va. The we'd ding will take place at the First Presby- terian church during the second week in June. Owing to the prominence of the contracting parties. 1t will be quite a so- cial event Miss Scott Is the charming and accomplished daughter of ex-Mayor N. w. Scott. She Is a great favorite socially and is much admired for her many charms.
 Mir Johnson is a young man of fine character and very popular among his many friends and associates. The young couple are receiving the congratulations of 8 host of friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Mrs. Stoves Laid to Rest.

The funeral of Mrs. William Stoves took place this afternon from the Methodist church, Wylam. A large number of rela- tives and friends were In attendance. The Rev. J. J. Williams, the officiating min ister, paid high tribute to the useful life and self-sacrifice of the deceased Many beautiful floral designs were sent by sympathetic friends. The services were concluded at the cemetery at Pratt City, where she was laid to rest by the grave of her husband, who died 6 few years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
A Healthy Court

Mayor I. A. Lewis faced healthy court this morning, over 30 eases having been docketed between Saturday morning and Monday morning. Over 20 cases of Sun day gaming received a uniform fine of SD each for the offense. Whites and blacks fared alike in the amount set, while the violator of the prohibition law got the usual S100 even. The exchequer of the city was enlarged to the amount of nearly $500 by this mornings session
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Terrific Storm Raqes.

St. Joseph, Mo, April 26.-Ths section was visited this morning by a terrific storm of wind and rain. The wind was tornado-lke, uprooting trees, blowing down fences and prostrating telegraph wires in every direction. Several cabins on Panola plantation just north of this place were demolished and every tree in the Panola woods, just west of town for a width of 100 feet, were blown to the ground. No lives were lost.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Tafts at the Theatre.

Washington, April 2s.-President and Mrs. Taft tonight occupied the Presidents box at the Belasco theatre to witness the initial performance here of E. H. Sothern's engagement The play was Bulwer Lytton's "Richelieu." A large bunch of American beauty roses, present. ed with the compliments of MT. Sothern, was received by Mrs. Taft during the evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Crime Is Revealed.

Lumberton, Miss, April 26.-The com mission of a sensational crime, 1t is be- lieved, was revealed today when the charred remains of woman were found in the ashes of a building in this parish. The building had not been occupied for months and it Is conjectured that the woman, believed from the character or the remains, to have been white, was killed and her body placed in the house to which the torch was applied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Memorial Day.

Memorial day was observed in Bessemer today only by the closing of the banks. the schools and the postoffice observing regular hours On account of the inclem- ency of the weather the interesting pro- grame booked for Sunday afternoon was postponed until Sunday next, when the addresses will be delivered, the crosses presented and the graves of the dead heroes decorated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
SHAEFER DAY OBSERVED.
Sick Billiard Player Will Receive Con-
 siderable Sum.

New York, April 26.-Collections were taken up tonight in the larger billiard rooms of greater New York for the ben eft of Jake Schaefer, the Wizard of Billiards" who Is seriously i'll in Color ado. In all the rooms there were special programme matches between prominent local professionals and amateurs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
More Counties Gone Dry.

Indianapolis, Ind, April 2e.-Jackson and White counties voted dry in local option elections today. the former by an un- official majority of 870 and the latter by 1439 Twenty-Five saloons will be closed in Jackson county and two in White. The total number of counties dry under the local option law Is now A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

anee with Mr Conways ability, and in- terest in the play is never allowed to flag. Altogether the show is decidedly pleasing and one which should draw large at tendance from Bijou patrons this week. There will be a performance every night with the usual matinees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Personal and General

The Forty-two club was most delightful ly entertained by Miss Bessie Neal on Saturday afternoon, and an enjoyable time was spent. Miss Mamie Ferguson won the first prize Miss Lurline Em- bery the consolation prize, and Mrs Law renee Lipscomb the guests prize. Re- treatments of a delicious nature were served after the games.
 Mrs. Ii. L. Jordan of Atlanta, who has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Good Trade Saturday.

An excellent trade is reported for Sat urday some of the merchants reporting the best trade enjoyed for months. There were number of paydays and there was considera ble money spent by employees lay ing in supplies for the month ahead and settling bills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Furniture Going In.

The work of installing the furniture in the new postoffice is going ahead with dispatch, large force of men rapidly placing the handsome finishings for the structure, which will be completed and ready for occupancy by June l at the out side.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Burular Arrested,

The burglar who robbed Toney Maeon's house in Brighton few nights ago was captured Sunday a mile from Brighton, where all of the goods stolen were found concealed in the house. The negro ad- mitted that he robbed the house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
E. T. Shaw 6 Son, Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co.

Good canvassers wanted Quick seller. Hustlers can make big money. Call after g a. m. 1910 Brown Marx Building. Davis Advertising & Sales Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
House Burns Down.

The home of MT. Willis of Jonesboro was totally destroyed by fire this morn ing, although the contents were saved. MT Willis had just purchaSed the house. 1t was a total loss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
EAST LAKE
 FORMAL OPENING
 Saturday, May l.

Benefit of Boys Industrial School at East Lake Pony tournament, held sports, Maypole. concerts by band, and other attractions free.
 Help this worthy institution by buy ing tickets.
 All next week commencing Sunday afternoon-Phil Green, the daring equilibrist, on the spiral tower. Free.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
Dates for Military Exercises.

Washington April 26.-Dates for the joint army and militia coast defense ex- ercises to be held this summer have been selected by the militia division of the war department as follows: Virginia, August 15 to 25; North Carolina, June ' to F; Florida, October 5 to Ii: Ala bama, April 80 to May 16; Louisiana, August ] to 12.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

been visiting her sister, Mrs. G. H. Stev- enson, left Saturday afternoon to visit her brother, C. II. Hager, at Burnwell for few days.
 John Bradshaw has gone to Seattle, Wash, where he has accepted position with lumber concern.
 II. B. Fitts and family were called to New Decatur on Sunday afternoon by telegram announcing the death of Mrs Fitts sister.
 Miss Velma Broadway of Livingston, Ala, Is the guest of Misses Lallah and Mamie Ferguson for few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27

DRAMATIS PERSONAE.
 Peer Gynt .......................Lo Louis James Ase, his Mother .......liaura Frankenfield Aslak. the Blacksmith =. Norman Sweet Mads Moen, the Bridegroom. .........
 Arthur Weston His Father James Robertson His Mother .....................Hi .Hilda Currie Solveig ..........................A ..Aphie James Helga, her Sister ............A. Belle Keefe Their Father .................K Kraft Walton Their Mother ............ Margaret Warren The Hegstad Farmer. Frank c. Chapman Ingrid, the Bride his Daughter. ......
 Ida Werner First Peasant Lad ...... Hugh H. Lindsay Second Peasant Lad ..... Henry Hempe Third Peasant Lad. Louis G. Reynolds Fourth Peasant Lad. George Loomis First Peasant Girl ...... Myrtle Webster Second Peasant Girl. Elsie Scharff Third Peasant Girl...... Josephine Leon Fiddler ,......................A A. B. Frederick MT. Cotton ................J. Arthur Young Monsieur Ballon. n.... William C. Andrews Herr Won Eberkopf Kraft Walton Herr Trumpeterstrale =. Richard I. Scott Waiter .....................Ar Arthur Wardner Anitra ..................,....,., RenreW Captain of the Ship James G. Howe Boatswain .................R D. Sanderson Bailin ......................... Alden Jewell Wedding Guests, Peasants, Lads, Girls,
 Dancing Girls, the Ships Crew
 and Others
 SUPERNATuRAL BEINGS.
 The Green Clad Woman. Anne Schaefer The King of the Trolls. .J. Arthur Young First Troll mp..............H Harold Forrest Second Troll Imp. James Mcdonald Third Troll Imp. Charles Archer The Ugly Brat ...............V Vera Walton The Boyg .....................F IF. A. Browne The Buttonmoulder ... Wm. c. Andrews The Strange Passenger. .Wm. c. Andrews Troll Courtiers, Imps and Troll Maidens. Grim humor, the most wonderful fancy, pathos and tragedy that grips the soul with its somberness have been woven by the wizard of Norway into story of such immensity in it's scope, so broad and so deep, that the average mind is unable to grasp its full significance and must take it in parts bewildered by the poe try. the imagery and the seer-like auali- ties of Ibsen and revealed in "Pear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-27
ADJUSTMENTS
"Peer Gynt."

DRAMATIS PERSoNAE. Peer Gynt .......................L Louis James Ase his Mother .......Iiaura Frankenfield Aslak the Blacksmith =. Norman Sweet Mads Moen, the Bridegroom. ...........
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-21
"UncIe Joe" Is Alarmed
AT InSurgent Strength

Washington. October 20.-(Special.)-
That such attacks as Uncle Joe" is
making on the insurgents in his speech
at Elgin. ILL.,. last night presage merry
war in the House this winter. and that
they Indicate the speaker has taken
alarm at the growing tendency to in
surgency and opposition, is the belief
Of Repre- sentative James t. Lloyd of
Missouri, chas-man of the democratic
conf sesstoaaI committee. wAo is now in
Washington.
1T looks as if there would be a hot
time in the House this winter" said
Mr.. Lloyd. Uncle Joe" Is evidently get
ting ready to make war on the in
surgents. His speech at Elgin is clear
ly declaration of war on them. Such
a speech as that from the speaker in
dicates to my mind that he has taken
alarm at the activity and strength of
the insurgent movement in the repub-
lican party. And he may well take
alarm The opposition to him in the
middle west is intense, and being in
that part of the country, he probably
appreciates 1t. 1t is the custom of
Speaker Cannon to pay no attention to
any attacks on him. The fact that he
has departed from his rule and has
gone out making speeches against them
is the best possible indication that he