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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
[ CHANGES MADE BY
 MILITARY BOARD
Assistant Secretary Oliver Gives
 Approval to Measures
SCHOOLS OF INSTRUCTION
Mir. Oliver Disapproves Certain ProVi- sions of the Measure Because He Does Not Consider Them
 Very Essential.

Washington, January 25.-As the repre- sentative Of the war department Assist ant Secretary Oliver has acted upon a number of recommendations made by the national militia board designed 10 in- crease the efficiency of the organized mill- tia. The recommendation for detail of non-commissioned officers of the army for duty with the organized militia, was approved, conditioned upon the settlement of the question of the right to pay the expense for quarters, heat, light medical attendance and travelling expenses out of the federal appropriations for the militia
 Approval was given to the recommenda- tions for a second series of inspections, with the view to reporting on the organi- zation armament and discipline dnstruc- tion) of the organized militia; for a sys- tenn of correspondence schools for the militia; and the issue of horses for militia field artillery, to be charged against fed eral appropriations
 Mr Oliver disapproved the provision for the allowance of pay and travelling expenses of officers of the militia engaged in giving instruction in rifle practice, or on continuous duty at rifle ranges, on the ground that such payments are not authorized by the law. The recommenda- ton for the issuance of white gloves as part of the clothing allowance was dis approved, on the ground that white gloves do not constitute part of the field serv- ice uniform.
 Addition of cap and collar insignia to identify the wearer as a member of the first line of the national forces, etc., was approved with the proviso however, that the time is not yet ripe for the addition of such insignia. The recommendation for an allowance for ammunition cases, ban doleers and clips is still under consid- eration.
 Tn It's report the national militia board said t regarded as of very great im- portanee the question of the addition of definite military policy for the United States, with particular reference to complete coordination of effort between the regular army and the organized mili- tia, and a combined organization of the two branches of the first line of defense General Oliver said that this matter is al- ready under consideration by the general staff. The militia board expressed it's approval of the bill pending in congress providing for an addition of SIP officers to the regular army, and said that the organized militia will make every effort to secure it's passage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26

which was written by Fred Wycoff, the with Busy Izzy'' and other musical comedies. Bryant and Wycoff assumed the leading comedian roles, and kept the house in a constant ripple of laugh ter from the rise of the curtain to tl1e final drop Wycoff retained his rube role while Bryant appeared as a tramp Their lines are almost entirely new and very witty. #
 Assisting them is Harry Parent, who is extremely comical; George Johnson. Robert Evans and Jim Darmody, a quartet of young men who bid fair to make a success in their profession. Edith Bryant, Elizabeth Mayne, Ma tia Hableman. Miss Clare Burg and Miss Lillian Eeiger fill the feminie roles and were exceptionally pleasing. Edith Bryant is comedienne of abilftFi while her singing was also good Mi ss Mayne was remembered here and rd- ceived an ovation on her appearapcf and with each succeeding appearaArN drew a great round of applause. N
 The chorus is composed of young and good looking girls, who can sing and dance, and they appear on the stage every few minutes, which suited the audience immensely.
 There are a number of good vaude- vile features in the olio the Ship Ahoy," acrobatic scene of the Buch Brothers being easily the star act. The work of these two men is really re- markable, while they intersperse come- dy stunts which make one double wNh laughter.
 Darmody, in juggling act. did tricks with Indian clubs and balls, which very few jugg1ers have been able to learn. Evans, Parent and Johnson, known as "The Clipper Trio" were pleasing in their singing, all three having good voices. If the tenor of this trio, how ever, continues to sing as loudly as he did yesterday he can hardly expect his voice to last but a short while longer-
 The show is a good one and the Gay ety should have large crowds all week. Manager McArdle has announced \ wrestling match between the Young Turk and Cutrer for tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
HELD FOR MURDER.
Charles Adams Says He Had To Kill
 Williams in Self-Defense.

Police officers Disheroon and Henderson captured Charles Adams, colored, last night Adams is alleged to have shot and killed Luther Williams, another negro, in Third alley between Eleventh and Twelfth streets Sunday morning. He was arrested in a negro house near Fifteenth avenue and Eighteenth street, south.
 Adams admits that he killed Williams but says he acted in self-defense. He states that he and Williams had had some previous trouble, that Williams had threatened to kill him and that he had been dogged by his adversary, whom he claims carried two guns all the time.
 Adams declares that when he and Wil- Hams met Sunday, Williams tried to shoot him. but 1t seems that the negro now under arrest was the quickest with his irons.
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At thA Maieatlc.


 It is seldom that the lovers of vaude- vile have the opportunity of seeing Tn a single act four young ladies Of the marked ability to furnish the real amuse- ment given by the "A. B. c. Girls "ho are at the Majestic this week Vaude- vile features like this particular act come few and far between, certainly. and that this fact was really appreciated last night was evidenced by the round applause given the four young ladies. The act is essentially musical one, of a msn class in it's nature, and full of humor or the irresistible kind. The songs are very catchy and "Call Me Baby Doll" was given an exceptional reception
 Billy Morris and the Sherwood sisters are prominent on the bill this week. Nor ris and the Sherwood sisters stand well to the front on the vaudeville stage, cs- pecially in the south, as they conline themselves to blackface acts of the aisn- est order. Comedy and good dancing ano music abound and MT. Sherwood's inn personation of the ante-bellum negro in his song "Back to Dixie" is true 10 life and well carried out.
 The Semon trio presents a juvenile act that is captivating. Little Si sernons rendition of the song Waiting at the Church" Is ridiculous to the extreme, and the youngster gets off the song in fine style The other two Semons are equally capable.
 The Farraris, Russian dancers and pan aXfra0rdin9rV .act, simple but unusual and entertain ing Fancy dancing is their speciality and the bell-boy dance is a wonder. The eccentric waltzing is quite out of the or dinary.
 The Bruno Kramer trio are acrobats of remarkable ability and their stunts last night were applause provoking.
 Eva Nudge, the military maid, in quick costume changes, has an act of exception al merit Miss Nudge during the course of her act makes a half dozen costume changes with remarkable rapidity, each costume being in keeping with the song sung by the little entertainer.
 John P Reed, called the human laugh factory has a very clever monologue act. MT. tLceQ ItllldTho dlC iCeily bright, pointed and original and his stage manner is attractive. His songs are good.
 Catherine Hayes and Sabel Johnson present a musical oddity entitled, "A Dream of Baby Days" The two young women are called the gigantic dolls, '' which is applicable, both being very large women Their act is one of the features of the bill. The rollicking humor of the two young women carried away the audi ence last night and the act was gracious l ly received.
 The bill at the Majestic this week is 1 very attractive It is advertised as the most expensive bill ever presented at | the theatre. and certainly it can be said that without exception every act is a feature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
SURE
 TO HAVE NEW BANK

A mass meeting to consider the prop osition of establishing an independent bank in Woodlawn was held by the citizens of that town last night and steps taken toward the organization of such an institution. Charles Burris presided at the meeting, while H. E. Dalbey acted as secretary.
 There was found to be strong senti- ment in favor of the proposition and it was decided to organize bank with not less than s25.OOO or more than s5o,- 900 capital A committee was appointed to solicit stock subscriptions. This committee is composed of W. E. Perry man, A. T. Edmondson and H. E. Dalbey and will commence it's work imme diately.
 Another mass meeting in this con- nection will be held tonight at o'clock in the Woodlawn city hall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
FRANK HITCHCOCK
 KILLS BIG BUCK

Charleston, S. C., January 25.-To ki his first deer magnificent buck, withi an hours drive of one of the oldest elite in America. was the novel experience t which Frank H. Hitchcock. who is to b postmaster general, was treated today.
 MT. Hitchcock came here yesterday an conferred with the President-elect at tn latter's telegraphic invitation. This morn ing he accompanied the party that wen down the bay to see MT. Taft off i'd Panama and upon returning to the cit was taken by Postmaster w. T, HarrI and MT. E. W. Durant, Jr., after luncH for a deer hunt.
 The party left Charleston at oclocl Before 5 o'clock the hunting grounds ha been reached, handsome buck had bed driven from the swamp by the dogs pal MT. Hitchcock's stand, and he hd brought it to the ground. The deer wd not killed instantly and Mir. HitchcocI rushing enthusiastically after 1t into swamp, had his clothing badly torn in hard fight with the buck before killing II
 MT. Hitchcock left for Washington T o'clock this evening
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
Mrs. Wiges of the Cabbage Patch."
 CASr OF CHAR CTERS

Mrs. wiggs, optimist, Helen Weath- ersby.
 Lovey, misunderstood" May McManus Miss Hazy, pessimst, Viva Ogden.
 Miss Lucy, the Christmas Lady" Nina Melville.
 Mrs. Eichorn, cross patch, Gladys Fairbanks Murray.
 Mrs. Schultz, neghborhood censor, Anna Fields
 Europena, Australia, Asia. Mrs. Wiggs' children, Agnes Findley, Ruth Findley, Mabel Shaw.
 Little Tommy, Hugh Findley.
 Cuby, an annexation with horse sense, by himself
 Mir stubbins of Gagdad Junction, Charles Carter.
 MT. Wiggs, after many years, H. Ogden Crane
 MT Bob, editor King Baggot.
 Billy Wiggs, an ''out and outer" Frank Ford
 Chns Hazy, handy on his feet Roy Phillips.
 H. Hunkerdunkus Jones, deputy sherln, Hayes Greenwalt.
 Brother Spicer, Harry E. Bruninghaus. Deacon BagbY Robert Stanley.
 Mr Schultz, Joseph Mitchell.
 MT. Echorn, Edgar Staley
 Joe Echorn George Brown,
 Mickey Whey, David Starrie
 Tina Whey Florence Starrie.
 Lena Krausmier Margaret Starrle.
 Postman, Thomas Aiken.
 Mrs. Wiggs, Lovey Mary, the irrepres- sible MT. Stubbins; Miss Hazy, little Tom my and the other immortals of the Cab bage Patch, have returned to Birmingham for a weeks stay and are domiciled at the Bijou theatre, where Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" is being presented by a capable company. This is the first time that the play has been offered here at popular prices. This years edition has lost none of it's charm; the quaint philos- ophy is there and the inimitable humor of characterization which has won fame and fortune for Mrs. Rice. author of the two books from which the play has been taken. MT Stubbins is creation with whom and at whom 1t is to laugh, while the lugubriousness of Miss Hazy is an annal in woe that has seldom if ever been euualed in a human counterpart The limpness of Miss Hazy, the homely but , golden hearted quality of Mrs. Wiggs, the backsllding of MT. Stubbins into the arms, as it were of the demon rum; the devotion of Iovey Mary and the broad comedy of many other characters in the play offer an evening of entertainment that Is unioue in many ways. Helen Weathersby is very pleasing and | natural as Mrs Wiggs and she makes the most of her opportunities. Viva Ogden makes Miss Hazy absurdly pessimistic Her attitudes and facial expressions are decidedly comical. Charles Carter is in tensely humorous and humanly frail as the redouptable MT Stubbns The in | cident of his departure in box car is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
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Y.M.C.A. ATHLETIC
 CONTEST THURSDAY

The first of three all around athletic contests will be held at the Y M. c. A. Thursday night.
 The events will be high jump, shot-put' three broad jumps and 15o-yard patato race. The other contests will be held on February % and March IS.
 The three contestants who make the highest scores in all three contests will be awarded gold, silver and bronze medals The names of the five men mak- ing the highest scores will he placed on a championship shield and hung on the gymnasium walls.
 The scores Thursday night will be cred- tied to the class teams to which the con- testants belong.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
BIG DEMAND FOR
 BRYAN TO SPEAK

There is big demand for William Jen- nings Bryan to speak in Alabama Let ters are pouring in from all directions urging that he speak, especially in north Alabama. Montgomery is making a big pull and it is probable that he will lec- ture there on Tuesday, February 2.
 Mir. Bryan 1t Is pointed out has lost none of his ability to hold audiences. he will probably speak to a crowded house in Birmingham. People from all parts or the state are writing for reserved seats. However, the seats will hardly be re- served. The plans of the arrangement committee have not yet been settled on that point.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
GOLD MEDALS FOR
 WRIGHT BROTHERS

Washington, January 25.-Gold medals, with suitable emblems, are to be awarded to Orville and Wilbur Wright by Con- gress, in recognition and appreciation of their great services in the advancement of arial navigation, and for their ability, courage and success in navi- gating the air, if the House of Repre- sentatives approves a resolution adopted by the Senate today. Senator Foraler of Ohio introduced this resolution, which instructs the Secretary of War to carry out it's purpose, and without debate the measure was adopted by the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
BOYS APPARENTLY
 ESCAPED DEATH

The fate of the two boys who leaped from a fast moving southbound Louisville and Nashville passenger train at Kimber- ly, 20 miles north of Birmingham Saturday night is not yet positively known, but it is believed the youngsters are safe and reasonably sound despite their most peril uos leap.
 Inquiry at the office of the chief dis patcher of the Louisville and Nashville last night threw no light on the case but it is believed that if the boys had been killed or even dangerously hurt re- port would have been made of it before now. Whoever the youngsters were, there is no danger of their being arrested for stealing a ride for nobody seems to know their names.
 w. M Drennen of this city was on the train Saturday night when the boys jumped from the train. He states that they were most certainly on the front end of the baggage car and that they did leap from the train while it was running down grade at very rapid rate of speed MT. Drennen states that it was thought by many of the passengers that the boys leaped from the train as it was passing over the Warrior river and plunged into the water s5 feet below
 J. Saunders Gordon. a theatrical man, was on the train and MT Saunders says that it was his understanding that the boys were found before the train left Kimberly MT. Gordon says that he was , told while coming down on the train that the youngsters were found sitting on a knoll just off the railroad and that when they were discovered they were very much amused and were having a great time watching the search for the pieces oi their bodies
 ! It is believed to a reasonable degree oi ] certainty that the two boys did escape ] with their lives
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
Verdict for "The cIansman."

That intensely interesting drama of the reconstruction period, '"The Clansman," will play brief engagement of two nights and a matinee at the Jefferson the- atre beginning Friday night February 5. Viewed as a stage product simply ''The Clansman" is one of the most powerful dramas ever put on the American boards. Such scenes as the high court of the Ku Klux Klan and the parting of the lovers, Ben and Elsie, would alone be sufficient to make the fortune of any play.
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formed MT. Dodd yesterday that he felt sure Birmingham would enter 15O dogs.
 There are many fine dogs in and around Birmingham. and the owners are enthusi- astic over the exhibition. According to the plans, dogs of all species will be eligible to participate. and first, second and third prizes will be offered.
 A bench show in connection with the pure food exhibition proved a great sue cess in Chattanooga just recently. MT. Dodd was in charge of both the pure food exhibition and the bench show. and states that in Chattanooga there were 75 dogs entered for the prizes. It is believed that Birmingham will enter twice many.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
FLAMING 70 IA VE BIC
 BENCH SHOW NEXT MONTH

Jack Riddle has returned from St Louis, in which city his two magnificent eolies took prizes in the bench show held in that city.
 Mir Riddle is now aiding a scheme to have a bench show in Birmingham. W. w Dodd, for the wholesale groeers of Birmingham, will give a pure food exhi- btion in Birmingham beginning February l. and 1t is the intention to have this dog show in connection.
 In the first place kennel club will be organized. MT. Riddle stated yesterday that he has already consulted enough peo- pie to make the club a success. and he in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
At the Gayety.

The dance performed by Miss Clara Burg last night in the finale of Gee Whiz; Or The Mayor of Tank Town, at the Gayety theatre was exceptionally artistic and is sure to make a great hit in Birmingham this week. MISS Burg is exceptionally good looking, and the exhibition of her terpsich orean abil- ity last night showed perfect mastery of this art She also takes an inter- esting part in the comedy lines or me play, and appears several times in diff ferent musical numbers
 Harry Bryant's Extravaganza com many is presenting this laughable show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26

R. NJ Brown, secretary of the local baseball club, yesterday morning wired ticket to Carlton Molesworth. manager of the club who has spent several months at his home in Frederick, Md.
 Molesworth will probably reach Bir- mingham tomorrow evening. He will spend a couple of weeks in Birmingham making arrangements for the opening of the season, and will attend the spring meeting of the league directors in Mo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
ADJUSTMENTS
Annie Russell Tonight.

Miss Annie Russell will present John Valentines comedy, ''The Stronger Sex" at the Jefferson theatre tonight. The play is one in which the international marriage question finds a solution and Miss Russell wears a number of beautiful and elaborate gowns in the course of the play The scenery is elaborate and re- quires a special arrangement for its trans portatiOn,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
MANA GER MOLES WORTH
 IS EXPECTED TOMORROW

bile beginning February 21. The players will report to Birmingham March l.
 Molesworth has been exceedingly busy during the few months he has been ab- sent from Birmingham. He has signed team for the coming season, and has received all the contracts with the pos sible exception of Bowen's, Bowen being the second baseman drafted from Lynch burd, Va.
 Molesworth, therefore, will not be troubled with "hold outs" this spring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
Germania Park for Rent

For the year 1909 with cottage, dancing pavilion, bowling alleys, barbecue stands,
 tables and chairs. Proposals are request ed in writing to be submitted to the next meeting of the stockholders February 10, 1909. Address A. F. Bunker & Co.,, 2l11 First avenue. 1-26-3t-tu-th-su
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
SECTIONETS

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 SECTIONETs are created for just this purpose. They are small will fit any spaee-are sectional in design-yet each stack is as solid as one unit.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26

classic already May McManus is win ming as Lovey Mary, and the company as a whole is well chosen. The performance was well received last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
RELIEF FUND HAS PASSED $23OO MARK

Subscriptions to the Messina earth quake fund now total $2304.70, the last list showing $404.55 additional.
 Victor Torina, secretary of the re- lief fund committee, of which Mayor George B. Ward is chairman, has made a request that all subscriptions be paid up at once as the money is needed.
 The latest subscription list reads as follows;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
calve coino to Havana.

Havana, January 25.-Calve will appear in Havana three times this winter, Feb ruary g, Il and 14 This is the first time singer of such high reputation has ap- peared in Havana in many years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
norando Will Meet Hayes.

St. Paul. Minn., January 25.--lt was an- nounced today that Dorando Pietri, the Italian runner, and Johnny Hayes of New York. will meet in a 15-mile race nere on the evening of February 22
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD

E. H. Coapman, manager of the South ern Railway company, after completing a tour of inspection in the Birmingham dis trict lasting several days, returned yes terday afternoon to Washington.
 MT. Coapman said 'The condition of the Southern in this district is very good, indeed I was well pleased with what I saw and learned. Business Is fast inn proving, and within a few months, it is probable, the recent strenuous financial depression, will be a matter of memory only"
 Mrs. Coapman was with MT Coapman during his stay in Birmingham and sur rounding district, and he was accom- panied, too, by his secretary, Harold Whalen.
 Horace Baker, general manager of the Queen and Crescent, with headquarters in Cincinnati, was in Birmingham for a few hours yesterday.
 "I am making a regular monthly in- spection,' stated MT. Baker "I am going over the property, interviewing the employees of the company, and consulting with the business men. There is not an item of news that I can give the public. save that business is fairly good, and growing better.'
 Railroad gossip has it that MT. Baker is slated for a promotion to an even higher berth than he occupies, but he has stated on several occasions that the ;e- port is rumor solely.
 J. c. Lacoste, division freight agent of the Frisco who will soon become chief of the tariff bureau of the Frisco and Rock Island systems, left Birmingham yesterday for Chicago, where he was called to consult with members of the in terstate railroad commission, and with position wich he will occupy. He was accompanied by E. T. Wilcox, assistant general freight ageit of the Frisco, with headquarters in Memphis. Commercial Agent McDonough will be promoted to the berth of division freight agent when MT. Lacoste takes charge of the tariff bureau and Travelling Freight Agent Stranes will become commercial agent
 w. T. Tyler, general superintendent of i the Frisco, with headquarters in Spring i field, spent yesterday in Birmingham on l a regular monthly tour of inspection. He 1 will return to Springfield this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-26
secretarv Root,s Plans.

Washington, January 25.-Secreta Root expects to leave Washingt Wednesday for Hot Springs, Ark, for r and recreation. returning in time for inauguration, March 4.