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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
aThe Prima ponna.n

FRITZ Scheff is always a delight and
she has an admirable vehicle for this
season in THE Prima Donna" by Henry
Blossom and Victor Herbert. The per-
Torrance of this sprightly and tuneful
comic opera at the Jefferson theatre
last night was brilliant. Not only did
1t have artistic merit but 1t was also
made notable by an unusual assem-
blage of Birmingham people. Miss
Sch eff Is a singer of rare piquancy and
charm Her vocalization is at times re-
markable and she had a number of
songs last night which gave full scope
to her abilities. With grace and
verve that was quite BETTING the ma
ture Of the piece in which she appeared,
she won all hearts as a prima donna,
loved by the scion Of a noble family
and eventually united with him, after
series of misadventures evolved in a
rich and colorful military setting.
The musical standard of THE Prima
Donna" is unusual for comic opera, in
that the songs are without exception
pleasing and a number OF them are
eminently SO. Several exquisite love
lyrics were sung by people who could
sing and the comedy songs were all ex-
cellent Miss Scheff is also fortunate
in having the support of an excellent
company, large numerically and strong
in singing ability. The songs were by
no means monopolized by the star and
other members of the company were
given chances of which they awaited
themselves to good advantage.
There is to be sure only the merest
thread of plot to The Prima Donna.
which is as it should be in comic opera.
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OFFICIAL REPORT
IS MADE ON FAIR
Net Prof. For The Show Was
S5,434.79
OFFICERS COMPLIMENT TEE
1t Cost s42,5e4 20 To Put Fair on
and Outcome Made Best Show
ing of All Fairs in
South.
OFFICERS COMPLIMENT TEE

The directors of the Alabama State
Fair association met yesterday afternoon
in the rooms of the Business Mems league
and received the report of President c.
W. Ufford on the fair recently held.
His financial statement showed a net
profit of So, 43470, of which $3,4Sl.40 has
already been invested in permanent i'm
provements and S2A.4 AZ in equipment and
supplies leaving about $17OO in the treas
ury. 1t cost s42,594.2 to put the fair
on. $4,000 of which was paid for amuse-
ments
While the result was not quite as
good as expected it is pointed out that
not another fair in the south made money
this year Nashville lost $4,000, Mem
phis came out deep in the hole and
Montgomery barely made expenses.
The directors all expressed the belief
that a better fair was never put on. and
were enthusiastic in speaking of the bus
mess which resulted. Resolutions of
thanks were extended to both President
c. W. Ifford and Chairman j. H. Hol-
combe. for their faithful work.
The directors will meet again next Mon
day to go into the question of next years
fair. and to organize the association for
active work Here is the official report;
Profit and loss account, Alabama State
Fair and Exhibit association.
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PROFESSOR STEPHEN ALLsoP.

OF Ensley, who directed the Steel City
Male chorus, who appeared before Presi-
dent Taft at the banquet at the Hillman
hotel on his visit to Birmingham. He
has successfully conducted several large
choruses since coming to the Birmingham
district. He organized the Jefferson Male
chorus about year ago, and the recep-
ton they received at the banquet was a
fine compliment to his ability. He has
had the distinction of directing one of the
largest choruses ever organized in Eng
land, who appeared under his direction
before King Edward. He has handsome
silver baton presented to him by the
King in token of his appreciation of his
services.
The members of the chorus are Arthur
Thomas j. B. Goodman, J. T. Thomas,
f. L. Layton, William Haywood, j. F..
Kent, e. Poe, George Tut, Thomas Kent,
Conrad Wahl, r. Strickland, Thomas
Gaines, John Gill, w. Moher w. T. Pal
mer, C. Reem, j. p. Shaddick, d. U. Will
liams, Joe Lower. Fred Coleman, Philip
Matthews, John Thomas, Frank Hum
phreys, ]. W. Pate, Jacob Davis, F. Gill.
Sid Vaughn. Accompanist, H. L. Reem.
Director, Stephen Allsopp.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-05
MANY FARMERS IN
NATIONAL CONGRESS
More Than Thirty States Are
Well Represented
JAMES BRICE SPEAKS
Hon. Hilary A. Herbert of Washing
ton Is Also Among the Prom
inent Speakers on the Days
Programme.

Raleigh, N. c., November 4.-The Farm
ers' National congress has had busy
day and tonight the report is that over
30 states are represented with an attend
ance of between 500 and 600. The ad-
dresses of the morning were heard by
an audience of about 1900 in Pullen hall
at the Agricultural and Mechanical col
lege, where there were welcome addresses
on the part of the city by President
Register of the chamber of commerce. on
the part of the college by DR.. Fl. HILL its
president, and by Gov. w. w. Kitchen
for the state The responses were by
Hon. Joshua Strange of Marion, Ind,
and Dr. Paul Barringer president of
the Virginia Polytechnic institute. Then
came the address of ZION. Hilary A. Her.
bert of Washington, former Secretary OF
the Navy. and Hon. James Byrce. Brit
ish ambassador to the United States.
In the afternoon there was an address
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SPEAKING AT COLUMBlANA.
Indications Are That Shelby Will &C
Against Amendment.

Columbiana, November 4.-tSpecial.)-
Hon. C. c. Whitson of Talladega spoke
at the courthouse here yesterday against
the amendment A division of time was
offered and Hon. A. p. Longshore, judge
of the probate court, spoke against the
amendment Judge Longshore spoke
about an hour and was followed by Mr..
Whitson, who spoke about an hour and
half.
Judge Longshore was applauded from
the beginning to the end of his speech.
About $50 voters were present at the
speaking and the crowd was to /
against the amendment, and it can be
safely said that a vote of to l will be
polled against the amendment in Shelby
county on election day.
Congressman Howard spoke against
the amendment here today at the court
house He was heard by a large num-
Der of voters and was loudly cheered
by an enthusiastic crowd.
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Mr.. Hanford Today.

Charles B. Hanford comes to the Jeffer-
son theatre today, presenting THE Tam
ing of the Shrew," at the matinee and
1.-The American Lord" at night.
When a comedy survives as long as
'"The Tanning of the Shrew" with pros
poets of its being hailed with delight
by generations yet unborn, there can be
little doubt about its being fit. 1t gives
the Shakespearean actor his most bril-
liant opportunity to indulge in the relax
atoms of comedy: and it is comedy so
buoyant and unrestrained that in many
scenes it is absolute farce
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DEMONSTRATION FARMS.
To Be Established By Government in
Lauderdale County.

Florence, November 4-CSpecial.) 1.-TWO
government experts, r. S. Wilson of Co
lumbus, Miss, and ]. T. Watt of Jasper
addressed large meeting of farmers
yesterday afternoon In the circuit court
room on improved agricultural methods.
Mr.. Wilson visited Florence last Feb
ruary and finds the farmers of this coun-
ty very much interested in the govern
ment experimental stations. He stated
that at an early date the department OF
agriculture will place a man in Lauder
dale county who will establish demon
stration farms in every community for
the instruction of the famers. Mr. Will
son is agent of the Farmers Cooper
alive Demonstration Work of the bureau
of agriculture for Alabama and Misss
sppi and Mr.. Watts is agent for northern
Alabama.
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MStnonaheart.v

A play containing all the elements of
romance, adventure, intrigue, love and
mystery is "Stronsheart" the famous
piece which tells the story of a wonder
full Indian, who conquered all obstacles
by force of character. For three years
1t was one of the sensational successes
in New York and the large cities. It's an
nouncement fer this city at the Jefferson
theatre tomorrow matinee and night is of
more than ordinary moment to local pa
irons of the drama
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HalIey's Comet Coming.

New Haven, Conn.,, November 4.-Hal-
Iey's comet will pass across the suns
face on May 49, next, II the calculations
p, the New Pork astronomer, received
at the Hartford college observatory to-
day prove correct Father Searle based
his intricate calculations upon obser-
vations made at Mount Hamilton, Cal.
and at Williams Bay.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-05
shettIeId Made Distributlna Point

Sheffield, November Especially 1.-THE
Western Oil company of Texas formid-
able rival of the Standard OIL company
will open a branch office in this city
and establish headquarters for this sec
ton. Oil will be brought from Texas to
Sheffield on barges and piped from the
barges to tanks here making Sheffield
the distributing point for this territory.
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At the Majestic.

The success of the opening week at the
Majestic Is being duplicated this week,
where Mabel Paige is appearing in the
pretty comedy-drama, Sweet Clover
There will be the usual matinee on Sat
urday, with a performance every night
The bill for next week will be the five
act mefodrama, why Girls Leave
Home.o
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-05

ance of Captain Clay of Missouri at
the matinee in which David Higgins APP
peared at the Bi1ou yesterday. There will
be another matinee Saturday with per-
Torrance nightly the remainder of the
week. Next week Charley Grapewin, in
his latest comedy success, above the
Limit" will be the Offering.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-11-05
NEGRO Escapes Mob.

Lynchburg, Va, November Thurman
Spinner, colored, who murdered Charles
NOEL, white, in Bedford county. 10 miles
from here last Thursday night, was
brought here today to escape mob fury.
An orderly mob Of so men endeavored
to lynch him, but the negro, in charge
of a deputy, was hid in the woods all
night. The mob searched the Jail and left
in disgust. NOEL was buried yesterday
and the mob organized after the bury
ing.
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Adelaide Thurston,

The promise is made that when Adelaide
Thurston fills her forthcoming engage
ment here in her new play, Contrary
Mary" she will be better equipped than
on the occasion of her previous visits
here. Miss Thurston's engagement here
is for November TO- matinee and night, at
the Jefferson theatre.
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At the Bijou.
large audience witnessed the perform
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Assets and liabilities Alabama State
Fair and exhibit association:
ASSETS.
Equipment and supplies. S 24142
Grounds and buildings.
permanent Improvement 3,4Sl40
H. W. Coffin, trustee 49, 1,50751
Sundry accounts, Rec. 11S15
Cash in safe ....... 15631-$5 45479
LIABILITIES.
Sundry accounts, payable$ 200o 1000
Assets in excess of liabil-
tiles ................,.....s5 .4347s s5.4S4.7s
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-07-16

Mr.. E. H. Mote, manager of the bar
rel factory in Ocala, and the owner of
one Of the prettiest orange grove
properties in Lake county, left Mon
day for Jacksonville, to attend to bus
mess which will consume a couple of
days. Mr. Mote will then visit points
in Virginia, Washington. d. c., Gin
cinnad, and different points in Ken
lucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania
and New York. This part of his trip
will be given solely to business and
win consume about a month. He will
then he met by Mrs Mote in New
York about the first of August, and
will take a pleasure trip to the Isle of
CampObello, and will devote about a
month fishing in the bay of Fundy.
Before returning home Mr.. and Mrs.
Mote will visit a number of summer
resorts. 1t goes for the saying that
they will have a most delightful sum-
mer.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-07-16
NOTICE OF sHERIFFs sALE

By virtue Of an execution from TIE
circuit court OF the nth judicial cir
cult of Florida. In and for the county
Of Marion, in a certain cause therein
pending. wherein Eliza A kirklin
was complainant and Jerry =. klrklin
was defendant. /. the undersigned
sheriff Of said county. will. on
Monday, the Second Day % August.
A. .. 1909.
between the hours OF eleven O'Clock
a. m, and two o'clock D. m. IN front
of the south door OF the court house
in Ocala. Florida. Oher for sale fo The
highest bidder for cash. the following
de-cribed real estate situate in the
county OF Marion. and more particu-
larly described as follows. The north
west quarter OF the northeast quarter
of section twenty-One. township
twelve. south. range twenty. On The
ArredOndO grant. levied upon under
said execution 90 satisfy the sane
JOHN p. GALLOWAY.
Sheriff OF Marion County. Florida.
r. B. BULLOCK.
Attorney for Complainant -
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-07-16
ABOUT GENERAL DICKSON

Miss Willie Stetson of this city,
has in her possession an issue of the
Columbia Is. c. Guardian of Septem.
Der 6, 1864.
This newspaper tells of the battle
of Gainesville, Fla, which showed the
remarkable bravery of the late Gen.
eral ]. ]. Dickson.
Dickson, with but one hundred
and sixty men, and all fighters, de-
feated the Federals, numbering sever.
al hundred. Only two Confederates
were killed, while twenty-three Fed
erals were slain and a large number
injured. The Confederates also cap
tured the lieutenant colonel, six cap
tains, seven heutenants and two hun,
dred and two privates.
The paper above mentioned gives
Dickson credit for the great victory. '
The Metropolis.
This will be Of much interest to the
friends Of General Dickison's widow
who'is at ST. Luke's hospital. extreme
~ iI.
Mrs. Dickson was a society belle in
mere than one state during her young
ladyhood-Coat of Arms.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-07-16
NOTICE

Of Application for Tax Deed Under
Section of Chapter 1888, Laws
of Florida
Notice is hereby given that Emanuel
English, purchaser of tax certificate
No. 173, dated the 3rd day Of June,
A. d. 1907, has filed said certificate in
my office and has made application for
tax deed to issue in accordance with
law. Said certificate embraces the
following described property situated
in Marion county, Florida, to-wit:
North half of southeast quarter, sec
ton 4, township 13, south, range %.
east. The said land being assessed
at the date of the issuance OF such
certificate in the name of E. l. Den
nison. Unless said certificate shall
be redeemed according to law, tax
deed will issue thereon on the End
day of August, A. d. 1909.
Witness my official signature and
seal this the 30th day of June, A. d.
1903. (Seal.) S. T. SISTRUNK,
Clerk Circuit Court, Marion Co., Fla.
7-2,
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-07-16
avg CHERRIES AL AID

Editor Zimm OF the st. Augustine
Meteor, who is also state senator from
St. Johns county. says:
1T is q matter of rare occurrence
that any utterance of Editor Mayes
OF the Pensacola Journal is suscepti-
bic Of being honestly criticised for its
untenableness. However, we feel that
the level-headed editor who had the
boldness to stand out against the al
most unanimous press of the state in
favor of an anti-pass bill, is in error
I'm taking the position that it was right
20 exclude sheriffs from the provisions
of the bill We take it that the per-
hitting of sheriffs to have free trans
portation is only an effort to aid and
abet the officer of the law-to give
him an opportunity to run down ev-
cry effort at escape of the fugitive
from justice. And as to the mileage
that the oficer may receive, it is only
a small fraction Of the sum total that
should be freely given him by the peo-
pie for hazarding his life, by day and
by night, for their protection. 1t
might be eminently proper, however,
for the next legislature to adopt the
suggestion of the Journal and enact
a law compelling all of the railroads
in the state to issue passes to all the
sheriffs in the state"
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NOTICE

OF Application for Tax DEED Under
Section : OF Chapter fsss Laws
OF FLORIDA
Notice Is hereby given thar ~. o
Brewer. purchaser Of tax certificate
No. sol. dated The 5th dav o. June A
d. 1905. has fled said certificate in
nv Office. and has made application
for tax deed 20 issue IN accordance
with law. Said certificate embrace
the following described property sifu-
ated in Marion county. FLORIDA, to-uii
Northwest quarter Of southwest quar-.
ter. section 10. township 10. south.
range IS. east. The said land being
assessed al the date Of the issuance
of such certificate In the name 90 IN
known. Unless said certificate shall
be redeemed according 20 Law. Tan
deed will issue thereon on the End
day of August, A. ID. 1909
Witness my Official signature and
seal this the 2Sth day Of June. A n.
! 1909. CSealD s. 7. SlSTRUNk.
Clerk Circuit Court, Marion Co pa
10
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-07-16
THIS FULLY EXPLAINS 1T

During the recent heavy rains the
water rose so high that it completely
flooded the little town of Crystal
River and afforded good angling in its
streets. Among other catches was a
string of fifteen Dream out of the
window of the bank. The Journal re,
fuses all responsibility for this story,
but accepted it in good faith from the
Ocala Banner. Editor Bittinger,
claiming to be a good democrat. de.
spite the Nestor's viIlifications, we
know he could not tell an anti-George
even Il he had tried.-Pensacola Jour.
nal.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-07-16
AN INFANT cHRIsTENED

Sunday afternoon at FIVE o'clock, at
Grace church, the infant son of Mr..
add Mrs. Edward Drake was christen-
ed. Rev. G. H. Harrison read the
beautiful baptismal service, and stand
ing with the baby were his parents,
his uncle, Mr.. Frank Drake, and Mrs.
Eugene BlaiE and Mr.. George Ford
Mrs. Blain stood proxy for Miss Chris.
tian Cock OF BrooksviIle and Mr.
Ford was proxy for Mrs. brakes
brother, Mr.. Frank Bauknight The
only others at the christening were
Mrs. B. T. Perdue and Theresa and
Elizabeth Blain.
This bright little fellow was chris
tened Edward for his father.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-07-16
NOTICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
SALE

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned as special master In chan
Gerry, under and by virtue of the au-
thority of a certain final decree, rem
dered by the Hon. W. S. Bullock,
judge, on the 21St day of June, A. d.
1909, in the circuit court OF the fifth
judicial circuit of Florida, in and for
Marion county, in chancery, in a Ger
tain cause therein pending wherein
John R. Williams is complainant and
Charles w. White, P. a. Mcintosh and
S. j. Colding are defendants, will, on
Monday, the 2nd Day of August, A. o.
1909
at the south door of the court house
in Ocala, Marion county, Florida, dur
ing the legal hours of sale, to-wit:
Eleven o'clock a. M, and two o'clock
p. m, offer for sale and will sell to
the highest and best bidder, for cash
at public cutlery, the following describ-
ed lands in Marion county, state of
Florida, to-wit: Beginning ten (1O)
chains north from the southwest cor
ner of the northwest fourth Of the
southwest fourth of section thirty-six
(36), in township twelve, south, range
twenty-one, east, running thence
north ten (10) chains; east twenty
COO chains, south twenty (2O) chains,
west twelve (12) chains; north ten
(10) chains, and west eight 81 chains
to place Of beginning, containing by
estimation thirty-two (32) acres, or SO
much thereof as may be sufficient to
satisfy said final decree and costs
Said sale being made to satisfy said
final decree and costs and the sale be.
ing made subject to the approval and
confirmation of the said court.
JOSEPH BELL,
AS Special Master in Chancery.
o. T. GREEN,
Solicitor for Complainant. 6-25
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-07-16
ANIMATED MIRROR

Marx Twain is constantly receiving
photographs from men who have been
told that they look like him. The
latest one is from Florida, and Mr..
Clemens is said to have written the
following acknowledgment:
81 thank you very much for your
letter and the photograph. In my
opinion you are more like me than
any of my doubles. In fact, am sure
that if you stood before me in a mir
rorless frame, could shave by you"
Success Magazine.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1909-07-16
MARY's LATEST PETS

Mary had a little rat,
She wore il in her hair,
And everywhere that Mary went
The rat was surely there.
Mary had a speckled hen
That was a market booster;
Every day Spec laid an egg
But at night she was a rooster.
Mary had a brother John
Who worried her a lot,
For every time she had a beau,
He was Johnny-on-the-spot.
Chicago News.
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CLAIMS TO HAVE BEEN THE
REAL DIscovERER OF PHos-
PLATE IN FLORIDA

The South Albanian, printed in
Clark county, Alabama, says that Mr..
James H. Bennett. mining engineer
Tor the United Verde Mining Com
pany, claims to have been the real
discoverer OF phosphate in Florida.
The following is Mr.. Benefits story,
according to the Albanian:
Mr.. Bennett, while a young man
and a student of the Columbia School
OF Miners Of New York, discovered
the phosphate deposits of Florida and
gave the information to a friend of
his father, Mr.. John Dunn, a banker,
Of Ocala, Fla, who forthwith bought
ND the lands, before the discovery got
noised abroad, and made millions of
dollars In less than six months from
date Of his purchase. Mr.. p. A. Bry-
ant OF this place was down in that
country at that time and remembers
well about the transaction, though he
did not know until now how Mr.. Dunn
got on 70 this rich deposit The Unit
ed Verde Mining company, of which
Mr.. Bennett is engineer, has, as given
out by reports from the United States
government, paid out in dividends to
date, $21.000.000."
The editor of this paper is about
as familiar with the discovery of
phosphate in this county as anyone
can very well be, and this is the first
fntimation he has had of Mr.. Ben.
nett's connection with it. He was a
special friend of Mr.. Dunn's and was
In his confidence and heard from his
own lips his connection with the dis
covery Of this rich mineral, but at
no time did he ever hear Mr.. Ben
nett's name mentioned in connection
with 1t. This paper is inclined to
think that Mr.. Bennett has had pipe
dream.
Mr.. Bennett says that a bed of
phosphate discovered near Jackson,
Ala, on Shell branch, is big enough
10 keep a first rate plant in operation
for at least forty-five years.
Mr.. Bennett claims to be an expert,
and the Alabama paper says of him:
But for this young mans positive
knowledge, one of the biggest mines
IN the world today might yet be only
q worthless prospect hole"
The Albanian is in high glee over
the rosy prospects pictured for that
section by Mr.. Bennett.
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NOTICE.


In the Circuit Court of the Fifth Judi.
cial Circuit of Florida, in and for
Marion County-In Chancery.
Susan Taylor, Complainant, VS.. Ed.
ward Taylor, Defendant-Order for
Constructive Service
1t is ordered that the defendant
herein named, to-wit: Edward Taylor,
be and he is hereby required to ap-
pear to the bill of complaint fled in
this cause on or before Monday. the
End day of August, 1909.
1t is further ordered that a copy of
this order be published once a week
for eight consecutive weeks in the
Ocala Banner, a newspaper publish
ed in said county and state.
This 18th day of May, 1909.
S. T. SISTRUNK,
Clerk Circuit Court. Maion Co., Fla.
5-21" BY NJ. E. Sumner, d. c.