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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
SENTIMENT GROWS
FOR LATE PRIMARY

Late primaries, 1t appears, are now as
sured. Everyone seems to agree that the
people Of Alabama should be given a.
rest 1t Is practically understood among
all classes that the county and state
primary will not be held before August
and the city primary will not come before
May.
In fact, the consensus of opinion points
to these two months as the natural time
for the referendum and 1t is not believed
that there will be much difference on the
matter when the committees meet
One of the leaders in city politics stated
yesterday that he had gathered from var
ious sources the information that May is
the proper time to hold the city primary.
Any rumor of an early meeting of the
state committee seems without basis. 1t
is not considered at all probable that the
committee will meet during January and
perhaps not In February.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance in the following
transaction In real estate In which
amounts of $1,000 or more were involved
were filed yesterday in the office of the
probate court:
$10.000-Macke Real Estate and Invest
ment company to Frederick @. Macke,
lot Z, block 8, survey of estate of j. M.
Ware; lot 2, block 45S, Bessemer Land
company's survey of Bessemer; lots to
II inclusive, block e. lots l to inclu-
sive, block 8, and lots TO inclusive,
block /. survey of Mackville, situated in
the southwest quarter of the southeast
quarter of section 20, township II, range
west; lots and 4, block 80, Elyton
Land company's survey of Birmingham,
fronting 100 feet on the south side of
Seventh avenue north. and extending
back 100 feet along the west line of
Twenty-fourth street; the south 10 feet
of lot II and the north 10 feet of lot t12.
block As, Elyton Land comrany's survey
of Birmingham, fronting 80 feet on the
east side of Seventeenth street, north.
and extending to depth Of 100 feet.
$3100-A. P. Freeman to Madge w. Ded-
man, as trustee, lot 8, block 24-H, sur
vey of Ensley.
$3150-E. A. Morris to w. s. Oglesby,
lots 10 and II. block 4e, East Lake Land
company's survey of East Lake.
s3750-A. w. Deason to r. r. Smith,
lots to inclusive, block 2O3 Bessemer
Land and Improvement companys sur
vey of Bessemer.
$3000-W. A. Morton to j. M. Shoema-
ker, lot r. block g. survey of Birming-
ham-Ensley Land and Improvement
company; lots II and H. FLOCK 8, survey
of Fairview park.
$1000-M. L. Street to J. A. Montgom-
cry, as trustee, 20 acres in the north half
of the southeast quarter Of section %,
and s acres in the northeast quarter OF
the northwest quarter OF section %; all
in township Z, range 1 east
$1000-W. H. Stallings to Woodlawn
Realty company, part Of the west half
of the southeast quarter Of section q,
and part of the west half of the south
east quarter of section Il. all in town
ship II. range west
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
HIGH SCHOOL TO
HAVE OPEN DAY
Visitors viii Be Received Tomorrow
While All Departments Are
In Operation.

The general public will tomorrow after
noon be given an opportunity to inspect
the inner workings of the Birmingham
High school. From l till 290 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon all branches of the
school will be in operation. including the
manual arts department, forge shop gym
nasium classes free hand and mechanical
drawing classes, and physical and chem
ical laboratory classes
The doors of the school will be thrown
open to visitors and ushers will be pro-
vided to direct to the various depart
ments.
Special attention will be called to the in
dustrial phase Of instruction. Few High
schools are so well equipped with appa-
ratus for manual training, and promoters
of education point with pride to the local
High schools advancement in this re-
spect.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
AThe Souaw Man."

A play that is really worth while, su-
perbly mounted and acted In a manner
thoroughly capable, is the weeks offer
ing at the Bijou. Liebler & Co.'S pro-
duction OF THE Squaw Man." as given
last night for the initial performance of
the engagement, is well-nigh all salts
flying. and. as a play at popular prices,
in every sense transcends the average.
In this drama of true human emotion
Edwin Milton Royle babe fair to pro-
duce a classic. 1t has attained popu-
larity that should prove lasting. possess
ing as 1t does more than a passing in
terest. 1t has gained a mature success,
and praise at this late date would be
needless.
The version as given last night is
worthy of the play. Members of the
large company at no time fell short of
requirements, and their efforts blended
into thoroughly pleasing whole. Frank
=. Petley, in the title role, acquitted
himself as a worthy successor of Will
liam Faversham, the star of the original
cast. AS Jim Carston, the squaw man,
he was impressive without the usual alb
supporting him Is A. c. Henderson, who
in the short-lived role of Cash Hawkins
proved himself an able villain. George
w. Deyo, as Big Bill. the whole-hearted
foreman, handled exacting comedy lines
with great success, as did Sidney W.
Borrow, in the role OF Sir John Apple
gate.
The female contingent were in no wise
inferior Miss Mabel Van Buren,, seen
as Diana Wynnegate, possesses charm
ing stage presence and some talent. Miss
Phyllis Morton was excellent in the
thinking part Of Nat-u-ritch, the
squaw. Misses Gertrude Price and Flea
nor Hunter completed the feminine end
of the cast as Ladies Elizabeth and Ma
bel Wynnsgate.
The cast is on the whole too large to
permit of extended individual mention
Suffice it to say that weak spots were
found wanting
1.-THE Squaw Man will be seen at the
Biiou for the remainder OF the week,
with the usual matinees.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
NATHURST DIES
FROM INJURIES
WeII-known Man Run Over BY Train.
Funeral viii Be Conducted
BY Masons.

Hugh L. Nathurst died last night from
injuries sustained by being run over by
a coal train at Crocker mines yesterday
morning. Mr.. Nathurst was superin-
tendent at the mines and had many
friends in Birmingham and Ensley and
In Tracy City, Tenn, where he formerly
lived. His father was for many years
superintendent of the Tennessee COM
pany's mines at Tracy. He leaves wife
and three young children, his mother
who resides in Nashville and three sis
tiers. Mrs Sid Cowan, Mrs. Hicks and
Mrs. A. NJ. Douglas all of Birmingham.
The funeral services, at the residence,
600 North Eighteenth street, will be in
charge of the Masons at time to be an
nounced later
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
RATES RAISED BY
PHONE COMPANY

Cleveland, December ia curious sit
uation in the Ohio telephone business
arises as the result of todays moves of
the directors of the United States Long
Distance Telephone company, and the
minority stockholders of that concern.
AS consequence of the raise in rates
announced by Director b. Mailer Of the
United States company. Cleveland users
of the independent lines tonight find
themselves paying 65 cents for three
minutes conversation with Toledo. while
on the Bell lines the rate is 80 cents.
To Columbus the rates are so cents and
IS cents respectively. The rate to Lima.
Ohio, has been raised from 30 to 30 cents,
the Bell rate remaining at 50 cents.
Director Mailer is one Of those Off
cials of the independent company who
testified here last week that they now
hold but one share of stock In the COM
pany having transferred the remainder
to President f. H. Golf of the Cleveland
Trust company. Goff said he had ar
ranged to transfer the stock to r. L.
Day & Co., the concefn which, the mi
nority stockholders charge, acted as
agent for the Bell interests.
: Rumor here Is to the effect that Di-
rector Mailer will shortly head the
Cuyahoga and United States Telephone
companies, in case they are taken over
by the Bell interests.
The new rate announced by the inde-
pendents Is two-thirds of cent a mile
for each three minutes conversation,
considerably in excess of the Bell rate.
The petition for the receivership for
the United States and Cuyahoga Tele-
phone companies was filed, according
to the minority stockholders, to prevent
precisely such move as was announced
today by Mahler, and the consequent
possibility Of loss. Hearings on the Pc
ton may begin tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
New Account Of Davis Affair.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
The Rev ]. w. Kaye, an Episcopal
minister of Philadelphia, tells in the No
vember issue of the Confederate Veteran
his connection with the Stacking of JEFF
ferson Davis. At that time Mr. Kaye
was a lieutenant in the One Hundred and
Fifty-Seventh Pennsylvania regiment
that command having charge of the pris-
oner at Fortress Monroe He says that
General Miles had nothing to do with the
putting OF irons on Mr.. Davis. that he
received orders FROM Washing on 10 Go
SO, ana had to obey.
If Mr.. Hayes memory is not at fault,
General Miles, in justice to himself, and
to remove the animosity from minds of
the southern people, he should declare
his innocence of the greatest of all in
dignities ever perpetrated upon a Chris
tian gentleman. Mr.. Kaye says, THAT he
was present when the manacles were
placed on the great southerner and that
! he resisted strongly, and cried out that he
4 would rather die than submit, and weep-
ing like a baby. begged some one to
give him gun so that he might shoot
himself" Mr.. Kaye further says, There
was not a man in that detail who would
not have given his life to have saved Mr..
Davis from the great indignty."
In burial plot in Hollywood one by
one, Mr.. Davis his wife and children
have been gathered, and that restless
river, the James, will sob their perpetual
requiem.
I do wish that all of us could forget
and forgive the wicked things done on
both sides during that great war Bitter
ness inflames the brain and chills the
heart Riding over the battlefield of
sharpsburg, Mr.. Lincoln saw a group of
Confederate wounded. Allghting from
his carriage he walked into their midst,
speaking words of sympathy and encour-
agement. Ben French, a messmate of
mine, was lying in a pool of blood Sc
verely wounded. Mr.. Lincoln took him
by the hand and told him who he was
The boy looked at him in the face, and
said, 'Mr. Lincoln, am dying" Turning
to Mcclellan, he said. General. send for
a surgeon" He came and stopped the
flow of blood. The boy was sent to Fred
erick City by request of Mr.. Lincoln, and
after weeks of nursing he was sent to
Richmond, got to his home in Talladega,
Ala, and lived a number of years. And
so might say of Grant at Appomattox,
and many other great leaders, and a
mighty host of private soldiers on both
sides of the civil war-they were tender
and merciful. ]. LAWLER DARBY.
| Birmingham, December l2 1904
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powers of Mrs. Carter and she seems
to revel in it's creepy possibilities. She
gave a splendid performance and there
was nothing lacking in the artistic effect
Of her portrayal. AS a lady with very
bad habit and a bit of a past and a
great love and a sort of camille" finish,
she is certainly all that realism requires.
She is always an artist and while she
affects lurid plays, her work is always
extremely interesting and her splendid
Evolutionary powers never lose their ap-
peal.
The company supporting Mrs. Carter
last night was very well balanced, with
out being brilliant and the play was pre-
scented In a way that made it, no doubt,
quite as awe-inspiring and altogether az
shocking as the author intended. Vas
ia Hearne" carries moral home by the
very effective method of sending cold
chills up and down ones back. This
method is much in favor nowadays a
severe shock to ones sensibilities being
considered quite the thing among play
wrights of the modern school
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Physicians Urge Tie Need
OF An Isolation Hospital

family residence, boarding house, hotel
or howell. This means that the disease is
more than likely to go through the whole
family, causing great inconvenience and
expense, whereas 1t might have been
quickly isolated and much trouble saved.
The doctors called attention to the fact
that almost all other cities have such
hospitals, and that Birmingham is far
behind the general average. Such hos
pital should have both pay and charity
wards. Resolutions were adopted urging
the necessity of immediate action.
The society listened to interesting scien-
tific papers by DR.. D. c. LeVerne, DR..
J. d. S. Davis and Dr. w. p. McAdory.
1t was decided to hold the annual meeting
of officers next Monday night instead of
the last Monday in the month.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14

The great need of an isolation hospital
In Birmingham was the subject of dis
cussion at the meeting of the Jefferson
County Medical Society last night. Every
physician present agreed that the time
has come when the authorities should
recognize this great need and provide a
hospital with attendants for such cases.
At present no infectious diseases are all
lowed In the hospitals of the city. This
rule is an important one, and is rigidly
enforced, as 1t is necessary to preserve
the health of the other patients.
However, persons suffering from skin
diseases and infectious ills, such as scar
let fever, measles, mumps and even more
dangerous troubles, must be treated
where they are found, whether it be the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Kentucky Soldiers Released,

Louisville, December 13.-In dismiss
ing from confinement seven members
Of the First Kentucky infantry. who
had been arrested by soldiers for re-
fusing to respond to military duty
Chancellors Shackelford Milltr and
Samuel Kirby held today that mem.
bers Of state militia are not soldiers OF
the United States, except when in the
active service Of the government. On
this question the case hinged. Habeas
corpus writs had been issued for the
prisoners. The cases grew out of trou.
BILE in the First regiment which has by
this time reached four courts.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Architects VIII Meet.

Washington. December 1S-The an
nual convention Of the American Insti-
tute Of Architecture VIII meet here to-
morrow. The board of governors had a
preliminary meeting today and consid-
cred a proposition from the Architectural
League Of America for an educational
campaign Of the two organizations. The
league 10 also IN convention here. On
Wednesday the institution will present q
medal of honor. conferred upon the late
William Follen McKim. William r..
Mead, Mr.. McKim's hartman, VIII ra-
csive the medal
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14

ley. Red mountain, one of the mines, Ke-
tona and Oxmoor. This, however, is
course all dependent upon the weather
and Judge Gary's arrival as scheduled
The social arrangements include lunch
con with Mr.. Crawford at the Southern
club Thursday morning, a reception with
buffet luncheon at the residence of w. P.
G. Harding Thursday evening, luncheon
for Mrs. Gary Friday with Mrs. F. H.
Crockard, and Mr.. and Mrs. Walker
Percy will entertain the party Friday
night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Eastern Problem Nearly Settled.

st. Petersburg, December I'm
Kokovsoff, minister Of finance, made
an important statement tonight fore
ghadowing satisfactory settlement OF
the Hardin problem. He declared that
the Russian Railroad company had no
desire to WELD political power in Man.
churia and was prepared to waive it's
right to control over the municipalities
of Hardin and other points IL salts
factory substitute could be devised.
This was the feature of the Russo-Chi-
nese convention to which the United
States and other powers chiefly OBJ
jected The minister declared that the
Russian railroad guards in Manchuria
would not be withdrawn. as had been
expected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
General Mass on Trial.

Mexico City, December 13.-The second
trial Of Gen. Gustavo A. Mass, charged
with the murder Of David Olivares on
the night of August IL, 1908, began here
today before q jury. General Mass tes-
titled that OlivSres, who was an engineer,
struck him In the face and then made a
motion as If to reach for a weapon. 1t
was then, he stated. that he drew his
pistol and killed him. At the first trial
General Mass was found guilty and sem
fenced to death. A few months later he
was granted new hearing on techni-
cality.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Governor Pardons Offender.

Frankfort. KY, December 1s.-Governor
Wilson today pardoned Adjutant Gem
eral P. P. Johnson, who was indicted re-
Gently for striking Denny B. Goode. edi-
tor of Louisville weekly paper, over
the head with a cane. Johnson, however,
was ordered to pay a fino of 500 and
court costs. Johnson caned Goode when
the latter referred to him as Peacock
P. johnson.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
]ndge Gary To Pay Visit
To Plants of Company

According to the itinerary mapped out
by the Southern railway for Judge Gary's
private train he will arrive in Birming-
ham tomorrow night, coming by way of
Chattanooga, and will spend Thursday
and Friday in Birmingham.
In case he arrives on time, present
plans will keep him busy during the
whole of his stay. Morning and after
noon of both days will be taken up with
inspection of the plants and property of
the Tennessee company. President Cor
don Crawford has arranged trips to Ems
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Cold Weather In Texas,

San Antonio, December 13.-Reports re-
ceived here tonight from all sections of
southwest Texas and the gulf coast
country show that during last night and
today the coolest weather in years was
experienced. Heavy frost fell almost ev-
erywhere and all small vegetables are
killed. No large amount of damage has
been done, however, as there is plenty
of time to replant. To the advantage of
the planter. the frost has killed the boil
weevil and enhanced the prospects for Il
large crop of cotton next year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Edward Vincent MerreII.

Edward Vincent Merrell. aged years,
the son of Rev. and Mrs. ". P. Merrell,
died yesterday afternoon at the family
residence, 800 Cotton avenue. West End.
succumbing to brief illness. Funeral
services will be held from the residence
this afternoon at o'clock, to be fol-
lowed by interment in Elmwood GENE
terry.
Young Merrell was exceedingly bright
for his age, and possessed a most Iowa
BILE nature. Rev. Mr.. Merren and family
have the sympathy of large circle of
friends.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Negro Shot at West End.-wrl Jon

Negro Shot at West End.-Will Jones'
negro, was shot in the groin early
yesterday afternoon by Deputy Marshal
Hundley Reid Of West End when he at
tempted to cut the officer with knife.
Jones had gotten in fight with an
other negro and had cut him with a
knife. Deputy Reid went to the scene,
and when he attempted to place Jones,
under arrest the negro slashed at him
a number Of times, when Reid. drawing
his gun, shot him. The negro was re-
moved to the Hillman hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Extends HIs OHer

To the Editor OF The Age Herald:
Allow me to extend my offer made in
yesterdays Age-Herald so as to include
all the teachers of adult classes In all
the Sunday schools of the Birmingham
district. and to say that the reward will
be very rare book which cost &c. and
Is as good as new. It is the only copy L
ever saw, and very few American IL
braries, public or private, have a copy.
J. c. HIDDEN,
11o1 ouintard Street, Admission, Ala.
December 13 1909
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Negro Suspect Identified.

brownsville, Ca. December 13.-Lu-
cius Robinson. a negro, was identified
today by the two young daughters Of
Mr. Jack Walker as the man who con-
fronted them in their home and after
holding a pistol In their faces threaten
ed to kill them II they screamed. He Is
in jail. The negro, after frightening the
girls, fed.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14

New York Stock Exchange.-In The
Age-Herald of Sunday, December IL, ap-
peared a three-column article on the
New York Stock exchange by s. c.
Starke of Birmingham, which was acct
dentally credited to c. c. Starke.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
AI,.H, Wilson.

AL n. Wilson, the singing ambassador OF
German dialect, in the new musical play,
Metz in Ireland" will be the attrac-
ton at the Jefferson theatre Friday and
Saturday nights and Saturday matinee.
AL H. Wilson'S personality, the magnetic
quality of which would dominate any
play in which he appears. finds scope for
exercise in this new production.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Raloh Bernard krebs.

The funeral of Ralph Bernard Krebs,
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Krebs
who died Sunday afternoon. was held
yesterday afternoon at o'clock at st.
Paurs Catholic church. Interment was
given in Elmwood cemetery.
School friends of the deceased boy
acted as pallbearers at the funeral, and
a beautiful floral offering was presented
by his classmates.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Senator Clay viii Not Resign.

Washington, December Ex-senator
Clay tonight emphatically denied re-
port from Georgia which said the Sena-
tor is about to resign his seat and run
for governor of the state. Outrageous
ly false; never heard Of such thing
said the Senator when told of It,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Marriage License Issued.

A marriage license has been issued
from the office of the probate court to
the following
Louis Lee OF Avondale and Mrs. Eliza
OZment.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
1.-THE Golden Girl

Seats for "The Golden Grip will be
placed on sale at the Jefferson theatre
box office at 9. o'clock this morning. The
very best music and lyrics written by
Hough, Adams & Howard clever COM
bination of musical comedy builders. are
to be found in this musical play, which
comes to the Jefferson theatre Thursday
night after q run of 200 nights in Chi
cage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Quarter Of a Million For Exposition.

Washington, December Ex-senator De-
pew today introduced bill appropriating
s250,000 in aid of the American emanci-
patton exposition, which it is proposed
to hold In Savannah, Ca, in 1913 In
commemoration of the fiftieth anniversc ry
Of the signing of the emancipation proc
amation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
win HOLD Inouest.-coro,

VIII Hold Inquest.-Coroner Brashe
will hold an inquest over the remains
of j. w. Baker, carpenter who was
killed yesterday afternoon at the Frisco
crossing on Twenty first street.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14

washington, December -
Charles Booth was today appointed post
master at Prattville.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Green Under taking Company.

SHAW, The Undertaken. 20s and 2110
9th avenue. Both phones 9.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14
Havana rean Seats Americans.

Havana, December 1s.-The Havana
baseball team defeated the Americans
today to 0.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-12-14

MeWb0ufne q Spal1I' . 10 HeES' 1e1s 100os
The Edison Amberol- plays
wonderful new records. Very
beautiful and natural. Prices
of models to suit purses. Come
hear them. Talking Machine
Co.. 2OO7 Second Ave.