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in the property. He is confident that it will develop into very rich producer.
 Yuma Sun: The next six weeks will see no little development work among the mining claims of Yuma county, which, up to the present time, have been scarcel y more than prospects. The fine showing made recently by the Crackerjack prop erty, in the Castle Dome district, has inspired the owners of the Cave group, consisting of claims l, 2, 3 and 4, to commence active opera lions, and force of miners will be on the ground shortly after Nov ember 1. The Cave group is owned by Yuma parties, including Max Czuzka, James R. Kilgore, Harry Brownstetter, c. H. Olney, L. M. Ethridge, and P. J. Hammer of Los Angeles. Kilgore is also one of the owners of the Crackerjack, which by we'll informed mining men is rated as one of the most promising of the undeveloped mines of Yuma county.
 Journal Miner: Active work is now going on at the Grown King mine, which was recently taken over by the Murphy interests. As many men as can conveniently be employed in the work are en- gagged in retimbering the old tun- nel and in making surface excava- tions for the placing of new mach inery that will be introduced in a short time. Some bad cave-ins are said to have taken place in recent
 months in the tunnel, the extent oi
 which is not known. This tunnel
 is over 1,700 feet long, and about
 midway the main working shaft is
 located that reaches to the 800 foot
 level. When the timber work
 reaches that point the intention is
 to introduce pumping machinery
 and the unwatering of this shaf will be started This feature of the future working of the ground i' said to be the main object aheaC and at the bottom of which th' future exploration of the ground will be given.
The oasis., 1909-11-06
MINING NEWS.

who arrived this morning from his mines in the Black Hills district, reports a large tonnage of high | grade ore on the dumps of the Red 1 Bluff group of mines. He esti- mates that two miners in the last month have extracted at least $l0,- 900 worth of ore with high grade cobalt and copper values.
 Prescott Courier: That the re- cent rich strike made in the new shaft being sunk on the property of the Mint Gold Mining & Milling company is causing an influx of prospectors into the Copper Basin district, is the reliable information received here this morning from Skull Valley visitors. The rich ore was struck at depth of 65 feet. The shaft is now down 75 feet, the entire bottom being in ore assay ing high in gold and copper.
 Douglas International: Messrs. Hayworth and Northchnt of the United States land office depart. ment, spent yesterday in Bisbee inspecting claims to which mineral titles have been granted. Most of these are in Tombstone Canyon. It is understood that title to these claims has been questioned, and that the officials here today were making an investigation for the land office, with a view to verify ing or disproving these assertions.
 Tucson Tribune: Roy Sibley, manager of the Copper Creek Mines, north of Mammoth, reports that a body of heavy sulphide ore was recently opened at the mines and that shipments by wagon haul of 30 miles to Winkleman would he made. A carload will be moved from that point to Sasco each week for treatment. The 250 ton concentrating plant will be completed, MT. Sibley says, about November 15. The Copper Greek Company built good road from the mines to Mammoth during 1908, a distance of 12 miles.
 Bisbee Review: Calumet & Ari zona September output. 2,250,O0 pounds, against 2,140,000 pounds in August, and Superior x Pitts burg September output 2,O50OO( pounds, compared with 1,970,00C pounds in August. The comlineC production of the two companies il September a year ago was 4,l72OOI pounds. Notwithstanding persist ent denials issued by the Calume x Arizona officials, it is still main tained by those in position t know that the Shattuck mine l under option to that company an, will be taken over at an early date Unquesllonably, us acqulsltlo would be most desirable addition to the c. x A. territory, givin them developed body of hig grade ore.
 Prescott Courier: With a gol bar weighing $750 and ten tons concentrates averaging in value over $100 to the ton, H. P. Dyso arrived this morning from tn North Capitol mine. in Walker di' trict, which he and his partner, J. Griffin, are working under leas The bullion and concentrates al the result of a cleanup of the Pir Mountain mill after sixty to run of tha North Canitol ores Ti
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

occur in the afternoon and will be wit messed only by the immediate family and a few intimate friends Miss Goddard is a popular young lady of this town and numbers her friends by the score. The groom-to-be is a civil engineer in the emplom of the engineering department of Birmingham and stands high with his profession. At one time he was with the Southern Railway and was located at this place, during which time he made many friends here. They will leave im- mediately after the ceremony for Bir- mingham, where they will make theis future home"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Crazy Man Runs Amuck.

South Bend, Ind, April 12.--Lewis T. Truhn, Birren county (fich.) farmer. while crazed with liquor last night cre-l ated reign of terror by dynamiting a. building, attempting to murder his father-l in-law and four other members of his family, stabbing them with knife and also placing in peril the lives of six chil- dren near the building which he dyna- mted. Truhn, after creating this havoc. barricaded himself in his home, where he had stored dynamite and gun and de- fled the posse from which he had escaped earlier tn the evening. After laying siege to the house for several hours Sheriff Johnson captured the crazed man and he Is now in jail at Benton Harbor.
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of the sprltely play it will be given out of doors and the shrubs and trees of the grounds will furnish all the scenery.
 "The Canterbury Pilgrims" is in MT. MacKayes best manner and was in spired by the prologue of the famous tales and so filled is it with the spirit of joyous sun and open air that one can scarcely imagine it presented other than after the manner of the Coburn players-out of doors.
 The principal characters are Godfrey ChaueeF Alisoun, the Wife of Bath, Madame Eglantine, the Princess, and Johanna Marchioness of Kent. The story which is entertaining from the first to the last;~has to do with Chau- cer's adventure with the Wife of Bath and his love for the Princess
 MT. Charles .Douyille Coburn will ere ate the part of Chaucer. and he brings to 1t that intelligence of interpretation and ease of acting that distinguish all his work
 The costumes have been designed especially for the players by Erie Pape, the noted Boston artist and art teacher and he has been at much pains to garb the actors in a manner tending to ac- centuate the faseinatingly quaint att mosphere of the play.
 The stage will be under the direction of MT. Augustine Duncan. which as- sures a perfect presentation in that direction and music is being arranged from old but auth entic scores to be sung by a hidden quartet of mems voices during the performance.
 It will be remembered that three creditable presentations of Shake speare's plays were given last summer on the lawn at the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Wofford- d-McCalIey.

Yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock oc- cured the marriage of Miss Caroline Landlord McCalley and MT. George Thomas Wofford at the Church of the Advent.
 Miss MeCalley was attended at the altar by Miss Minnie Lee Wofford as maid of honor. She was attractively crowned in green silk and wore a large hat in one of the new shapes. Her flowers were pink carnations. Mir. Woffords best man was MT. Charles Henry Mccall, and there were two ushers, MT. William Standifer and MT. Frank Pardue.
 Miss McCalley was given in maria ge by her father, MT. Thomas s. McCalley. She wore a becoming travelling suit of gray silk, with modlsh hat en suite. Her bridal bouquet was made of white carnations. The wedding march was played by Prof. Fred Grambs.
 Immediately after the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Wofford departed for we'd ding Journey to Mobile and New Or leans. They will be absent about 10 days. and upon their return will make their home with her parents at s14 South Thirteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

"The world will be astounded when 1t hears the tones and chords which l Will sound in honor of Die Meistersinger. :. Thoroughly German is my Hans Sachs as much so as the amiable burgher, who sang the noble song of the Witten- berg nightingale, as a tribute to your Luther. My Miestersinger you shall hold In henor."
 So said Wagner in his fiftieth year and so might Rossin have said when he wrote the score of his beautiful Stabat Mater.
 Some years ago a musical periodical collected the opinions of eminent musi- clans and amateurs as to what they con- sidered the best composition for choral work, and the majority favored the Stabat Mater.
 The choice of this beautiful compost tion as the contribution of the chorus to the coming programme of the music festival is at once judicious and satisfy ing. It is familiar, it is tuneful, and will be appreciated by amateur and pro- fessional alike.
 Schuman once referred to the com- posers who squeeze the last drop out of their themes and spoil their good ideas by tiresome thematlc development"
 Not so with the Stabat Mater; 1t pos sesses the good ideas without the tire some thematic treatment and is an admirable vehicle for good ensemble and solo work
 At splendidIy attended meeting of the Festival Association Chorus at the Cable Piano company hall last evening the fact that Birmingham's talent and musical ability was well represented was forcibly impressed upon those who are interested in the success of the coming music fes- tival.
 There was most satisfactory rehearsal and Professor Grambs. the capable direc- tor, and all the members of the chorus seemed more than pleased with the excel lent progress which has been made.
 The work of the chorus last evening was well rounded, smooth, and intelli- gently done and each meeting sees marked improvement.
 The Stabat Mater will be sung in its entirety with the exception of the Amen" chorus and the work of each individual member of the chorus deserves commend ation.
 In chatting with Professor Grambs about the coming festival, I said.
 q think every one was delighted, pro-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
White-k cn:son.

Announcement has been received in Bir- mingham of the marriage on April of Miss Frances Kenison of Galveston, Tex, to MT William Penn-White of Schenec- tady N. Y. Miss Kenison has fre- quenty visited in this city. as the guest of Mrs. George P. Bondurant and Is a niece of MT. G. Bowden Settle of Birmingham. Mr. White is prominent business man of Schenectady.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Personals.

 Miss Lucia Reynolds. who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs R. s. AL len, in Graymont, has gone to Monte vallo for a visit before returning to her home in Centreville.
 Miss Annye Burgess has as her guest Miss Gwendolyn Hagin of Chicago, H. MT. and Mrs. E. M. Ford, Jr., have named their little daughter Edith Earle. Miss Eugene Howard, who has been the house guest of Dr. and Mrs. Howard at their home on Seventh avenue. north, returned yesterday to her home in Chi cago.
 Miss Emma Leedy has returned after an extended stay in Memphis.
 MT. and Mrs. Thomas Bennerl have named their little son Morris Charlton Benners.
 Mrs. c. A. Stakley of Montgomery is in the city.
 Mrs J. J. Caughlan and children will  in Indiana.
 MT. Robert Ingersol Ingalls of Day ton. O., arrived in the city last night at 10 o'clock.
 Rev George c. Carmichael and his little daughter. Lillian. have returned to Fond du Lac, Wis. after pleasant
 
 
 Mrs. l.. Rogan and Miss Kate Rogan plan to leave May 1 for Seattle, Wash. where they will spend the summer.
 
 Mr. Richard M. Jackson and Miss Leo B. Jackson of Mobile are guests of their sister, Mrs. Henry Chisholm.
 MT. and Mrs. Ely Cooper have taken possession of their new home on Egh- teenth street, south.
 MT. and Mrs. Hal Tate are expected to return next week from Chicago.
 
 Miss Mamie Harrison, the daughter of Gen. George P. Harrison, of Opelika, is the guest of Mrs. F. P. Culver 516 North Twenty-second. Miss Stella Gividen returned to her home in Louisville last night, after a visit to Mrs, J. F. Vance in Norwood and Miss Kate Vance of Woodlawn.
 
 MT. Will Chears spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Moretti at their beautiful home at Carrara, near Talladega.
 MT. and Mrs. L. W. Collier are with MT, and Mrs. Douglass Leake Smith on Sixth avenue until the completion Of their residence at Rhodes Circle.
 Miss Ona White of Coosa county is vls- ting relatives in Birmingham and East Lake. She is at present with her sister, Mrs. W. E. Wrye. 10l2 South Fifteenth street.
 Mrs Bradley J. Saunders has returned after a visit to New York and Wash ington. She was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. southerland.
 Mrs Harry Jones is visiting relatives in Atlantic City this week.
 MT. Henry Gray, Jr. has returned to Potsdam, Pm, after passingthe Easter holidays with his parents.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Koenig of Hous- ton are guests of MT. and Mrs. Harry Lee Koenig at their home on Highland ave- ! nue.
 Mrs Ballinger and Miss Jean Ballinger will go to Blount Springs May 1. The 20 young girls who are to take part In the Tarantella and the Kostchak this evening at the charity ball will be chaperoned by Mrs William s. Mudd, Mrs. Walter Phillips and Mrs. R. H. Thach. The girls are students at the Margaret Allen school.
 MT and Mrs. Guy Johnson have re- turned after delightful weeks fish at Golden. They were joined during the , latter part of their stay by MT. and Mrs. Frank Grider and Major and Mrs. Teb- bets of Mobile. Mrs A. w Middleton and Miss May Middleton have returned from Florida.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Demurrer Will Be Filed.

Savannah April 12.-In the United States court today the American Naval Stores company, indicted for violating the Sher- man antitrust law, filed a demurrer con- taining 21 counts. Argument will be heard tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
USEFUL HINTS TO HOUSE.
 KEEPERS.

THE JAP-A-LAC Model Floor Process solves the problem of What shall be done with old carpeted floors to make them attractive and sanitary?" A painter can do the work at little expense. or you can do it yourself, if you prefer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Payne-Goddard.

The following from the Knoxville Sentinel will be of interest in Birming- ham.
 ''Marysville, Tenn.-Announcement has just been made by Dr. and Mrs John A. Goddard of the approach ing marriage of their daughter. Miss Lula Goddard, to MT. Hubert Payne of Birmingham, Ala at the home of the bride on April 15. The wedding will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
The coburn Plaxers.

It will be very merry companie" that will come to Biphingham on the evening of May 12, when the Coburn players of New York will give one of the first performances in the country of Percy MacKaye's Chaucerian comedy, "The Canterbury Pilgrims," at the Country club. Consistent with the spirit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
FLORIDA ID FIX.
 RAILROAD RATES Legislature Will Act Upon Drastic Measures BIG PENALTIES IMPOSED A Rate of 2 3-4c Per Mile Is Proposed In the Law to Regulate Freight
 and Passenger ~ gkI!1s Fares .--3AEIl.

Tallahassee, Fla, April 12.-A number of | important bills were introduced in the l lower house of the Florida legislature to- | day, among them being one by Repre- sentative Tidwell of Jackson, to provide for lower passenger fares on railroads within the state, and one by Representa- tive Alexander of Volusia, prescribing fixed rates for transmission of telegrams within the state.
 Tidwell also presented a bill to regu- late the speed of automobiles and motors on public highways
 T,dwe1l's messenger rate bill provides for messenger rate of two and three ouarter cents per mile on all roads with in the state and "any corporation part nerships, association or person owning or operating such railroads, or any onicer' servant or agent of any asuch who snail knowingly charge or accept higher rate than prescribed by this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shai' + convicted be fined not less than slOo nor more than $500 for each offense or be inonrisoned for not less than 30 days nor more than six months" The bill was referred to the committee on railroads.
 The bill by Alexander prescribing rates f,r inc transmission of telegrams pro vides a penalty for violation. Thls pli prohjtits companies charging In excess of o5 cents for any message or ten Worus or less, exclusive of the date, address ana signature. between any two points Wl,nii the state of Florida, nor more than two
  ficer. employe, telegraph operator or agent employed by any telegraph company who shall violate the provision of thls act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction be punished by e me not exceeding $500 or be imprisoned not exceeding 60 days"
 Syd L. Carter of Alachua introduced a bill creating i"Bloxham county" The pro- posed new county is named in honor of w. D. Bloxham of Leon, twice governor of Florida and for years a leader of dem ocracy in Florida.
 Other house bills were by Grace of Cit rus to prohibit the sale in certain cases of pistols, dirks, brass knuckles and sling shots.
 By Taylor of Hillsboro to repeal an act prohibiting the sale of pools in Flor ida. Another by Taylor defining and fixing a penalty for gambling Mrs Middleton's friends will regret to learn that her health Is not improved by her visit in Florida.
 Mrs. Augustus Wilkerson has returned from Chattanooga
 The Thursday Night Cotillon class that meets every week at the Margaret Allen school will close the season next Friday night with a dance at the Birmingham School of Dancing, corner Fourth avenue and Twentieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

WEATHER BEATEN front doors are revived and beautified when coated with Jap-a-lac, and "newness follows the brush" It is best to use the color nearest that of the old finish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

WINDOW AND DOOR screens should be coated with Jap-a-lac each spring, using the Brilliant Black on the wire, and the Mahogany, Oak, Cherry or Walnut on the frames. It gives them new life and the wire cloth is protected from rust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

Will close tonight at 8 p. m. for two days, account remodel ing and repairing. CHRIS'S PLACE, First Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

PORCH FURNITURE should be protected and beautified each spring with Jap-a-lac. It is best to use the color of the old finish, but if you wish to change the color, use Red or Green Jap-a-lac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
MiIler-MurraX.

The marriage of MT. Robert J. Miller of this city to Mrs. Carrie Braley Mur- ray was solemnized at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. W. A. Braley, of 5o9 Third avenue, south, Nash vile.
 The ceremony was performed by the Rev. w. T. Rodgers, and was witnessed by only the immediate family and a few invited guests.
 The bride was smartly gowned in a spring travelling suit of blue and car ried a French bouquet of violets. An in- formal reception follewd.
 MT. Miller is well known in business circles and has many friends in society. Mrs. Miller was quite popular in Nashville and her departure to make her home elsewhere was regretted among many friends
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Comments on City Beautiful Campaign

That the Identification movement Is causing pleasant comment in other cities Is evidenced by the following from the Washington Evening Star:
 If this sentiment in favor of city beauty holds out, and there is no rea- son why 1t should not increase as tho days pass, hundreds of cities now grimy, filtered and ill-smelling, will become charming places of abode. Public health will be better and real estate values higher. The papers of Birmingham are pressing civic beauty campaign. One of them says:
 "A city Is kept clean by every man sweeping in front of his own door. A city Is made beautiful by each man keep ing his home neat and his front yard in order. Even a rented place is pretty If the tenant has pride enough to keep it neat and trim. Where all the houses and yards on a street are well kept that street attracts the attention of all who pass It does not take much money nor much time to make a place neat, and the sight of neat place raises the esti- nation the public has for a family. The city is doing something for it's parks and for the streets; the people must do for the houses To have a city beautiful the people who own houses and the peo- pie who rent houses must take an in- terest. Attention to details makes for beauty
 Several hundred of the public spirited citizens of the iron town are busy lend ing encouragement to househoders. The Mayor and his committee, backed by the press, are urging householders manu- lecturers, warehousemen and others to beautify unsightly walls, chimneys, sheds, etc., with vines, to plant bare lots and urban fields with grass and flowers and to decorate house fronts with window gardens. With the aim of stimulating propertyholders or tenants a series of prizes have been offered for handsome window flower boxes and gardens
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

WICKER FURNITURE coated with Mahogany, Ox-Blood Red, Malachite Green or Gloss White Jap-a-lac looks better than new.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

JAP-A-LAC is a household neces- sity, and can be used in hundred and one ways, from "cellar to garrett" and is especially adapted for finishing old or new floors and woodwork Ask your paint dealer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

WATER PIPES. furnace fronts, rad iators, hot water tanks and iron fences are preserved and beautifled by the use of Jap-a-lao. Use the Gold, Alum mum, Dead Black or Brilliant Black.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
Book Club,

The Highland Book club will meet to- morrow morning at 10 o'clock, with Mrs. Leslie Fulenwider.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13
AUTOMOBILES.

OLD AUTOMOBILES, carriages, wagons, agricultural implements, etc, .Jap-a-lac-ed with either Brilliant Black. Red, Green or Empire Blue, look 100 per cent better, and are given new life. The cost Is nominal, and the work can be done by an inexperienced person. s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

A COAT of natural Jap-a-lac applied over old or new linoleum or oil cloth will double its life. by preserving the original coat of varnish which would otherwise soon be washed or worn off.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

Mrs J. J. Caughlan and children will leave tomorrow to make their future home in Indiana.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

Mrs A. W. Middleton and Miss May Middleton have returned from Florida.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

The Days Events. Mrs. Culpepper Exum's luncheon for Miss Gregg will be charming event of today.
 The charity ball will take place this evening at the Hotel Hillman at o'clock. Miss Luetta Gregg will entertain the Ingalls, Gregg bridal party this ey yening at buffet luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

Miss Stella Gividen returned to her home in Louisville last night, after a visit to Mrs. J. F. Vance in Norwood and Miss Kate Vance of Woodlawn,
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Mrs Middleton's friends will regret to learn that her health is not improved by her visit in Florida.
 Mrs. Augustus Wilkerson has returned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

Miss Emma Leedy has returned after an extended stay in Memphis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

MT. and Mrs. Thomas Bennerl have named their little son Morris Charlton Benners
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

The Thursday Night Cotilon class that meets every week at the Margaret Allen school will close the season next Friday night with a dance at the Birmingham School of Dancing, corner Fourth avenue and Twentieth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

MT. Robert Ingersoll Ingalls, of Day ton. O., arrived in the city last night at 10 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-13

Mrs. c. A. stakley of Montgomery is in the city.