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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
PREPARING LIST
 OF DELINQUENTS
UNPAID CITY TAXES WILL BE TAKEN INTO CHANCERY COURT. AvONDALE GIVEN TEN DAYS GRACE.

City Treasurer Eustis is preparing to compile the list of delinquent taxpayers for presentation to the chancery court, this being in accordance with the new municipal code.
 There are about $50, 900 worth of delin- quent real and personal taxes this year." stated MT. Eustis yesterday. ''The amount is smaller than in many years. Under the law I will at once prepare the list for presentation to the chancery court, which court will proceed with the collection.
 ''As is well known, every case made by the chancery court will result in heavy cost being attached to the amount of the license. It is quite probable that s6 de- linquent tax will become as large as s16 fees are attached. The property owners, too, will be compelled to pay for the ad- vertising of the property, and if the de- scription Is long the cost as is seen, will be very heavy, comparatively speaking"
 Mayor Ward stated yesterday that it had been agreed with Avondale that all delinquent taxes paid within the next 10 days would not have attached the fee for delinquency. ''This agreement was made" stated the mayor, because of the decision of the supreme court which caused Avondale to be in doubt as to whether these taxes were due Birming- ham or not. It has been agreed. too, that in case it is ultimately declared that Avondale Is not legally a part of Birming- ham, all taxes paid into the treasury of Birmingham will be refunded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
Hans Roberts In "cheokers."


 The audience which attended the Jeff ferson theatre last night was greatly pleased by and greatly appreciated the performance of Checkers with Hans Robert in the title role. The play is several seasons old but the story has the same dash and freshness as when it first appeared here and the audience last night was no less enthusiastic than the one which first saw Checkers in Birmingham. MT. Robert was forced to make A curtain speech at the end of the third act.
 The audience last night was just as much in love with Pert as Checkers himself was, and they were just as much excited over the horse race in the third act as was Checkers" The play was presented in a most realistic manner and was as whole very acceptable. MT. Robert as Checkers was in Bir- mingham last year. The actor appeared to be a real sure enough 'Checkers and his stage manner is big part of the play. MT. Robert is exceptionally good Dave Braham, Jr., as Push Mil Ter. MT. Roberts chief supporter in the nlav. was very good. The character Is one full of comedy John Mundinger as Rud Breckinridge, Robert Craig as Ill Pendergast and Frank Mccoy as Lem Stevens. throw much comedy into the per formance. The characters develop the Arkansas local color and were the source of much amusement last night. MISS Helen Ormsbee as Pert Chechers sweetheart, was good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
NO CHANGE FOR
 ANY LOBBYING

Even though Frank H. Hitchcock, while in Birmingham, was not given a moment alone with any one from the time of his arrival until he left, and there could not possibly have been any political lobbying. the fact that the man who will hand out much of the republican pie spent four hours in Birmingham was not neglected by the republicans who are after office in the spring.
 Frank Hitchcock will have to take a hand in settling the biggest fights that the state will know in the political line this year, that over the Birmingham post office, and the collector at the port of Mobile. As Postmaster General he will be in close touch with the local situation, and having been so close to the organiza- ton in the state during the campaign, it is understood that his recommendations will count for good deal with MT. Taft. Republican patronage is sought on all sides this year, there being a half dozen hands after each office. MT. Hitchcock s visit to Birmingham gave him the oppor- tunity of looking into the eyes and grasp ing the hands of many of the men on whose appointments he may have to pass before long.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Will Bring 1000 Southern Men
 Here Next Month
COMMITTEE SEEKS FUNDS
1t Is Pointed Out That Convention Will Probably Be Most Repre- sentative Gathering, Ever
 Held Here.

A strong committee has been named and has agreed to assist in making fnan. cial provision for the entertainment of the Laymens Missionary Movement of the Presbyterian church of America. WHICH comes to Birmingham February Is.
 Ihis Laymens Missionary Movement mas possibly elicited the thought and en- ergies Of the men of this denomination such as has no other movement in inc expense for providing for such a con. Venton of men assembled in PhiladeInhia when some 5000 delegates were in attend- ahce' representing the best type of man. mood In the Northern Presbyterian cburcb A similar convention will be- haId bv the Southern Presbyterian church in Rir- mingham next month.
 A. that time a thousand delegates will De Tn attendance, coming from territory pounded by Baltimore and St. Joseph on the north, and stretching on through Tex as and Florida on the south It is prob- able that no more representative gathering or men has ever assembled in this city This convention Is to be participated in by men representing every line of &C., tivity in the business and professional world. Every delegate defrays his own expenses while in attendance, provides for ms own entertainment, but the necessary expence for providing for such A. con- vention as this will be is considerable The movement has secured the interest or the business men of Birmingham pure ly on the ground of the benefit of such convention to the city, in the way of advertising the interests of this commu- nity and the amount of money that thousand men, such will be in attend ance, will necessarily spend while in this city.
 Tomorrow the committee appointed to canvass for the necessary funds to take care of the convention will make per- sonal solicitation of the citizens of Bir- mingham. This committee has taken un the work purely as a business matter and the personnel of the committee is repre- sentative of the business men of Birming- ham regardless of denomination or creed The following committee has been ap- pointed and agreed to undertake this work:
 w. D. Nesbitt. John B. Sibley, Charles Stillman, II. J. Porter, s. J. Bowie, w. w. Crawford, H. l.. Badham, W. G. Robin son, J. H. Phillips, Harry Sims walser Howard, Eugene Fies, J. B. Kennedy, c. o. Locke, J. F. Rushton, A. H. Ford. S. W. Lee, H. B. Mabson, Glen Gozzam. c. H. Nabb, M. V. Joseph, John T. Yeat- man, D. N. Cullom. c. w. Mills, Frank Nelson. Jr., John L. Parker, R. E. Col lins c. W. Ufford, Coleman Blach, A. o. Lindsay, O. P. Gaut. G. B. Mcvay, Robt. Jemson, Jr.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
INTERESTING FACTS Food Knowledge on the Farm.

With the Rural Free Delivery of mails, the farmer is as closely in touch with what is going on in the world as his city brother.
 What to eat in order to get the best out of ones brain and body is as import ant for the modern farmer as the manu- facturer, business man or professional worker An Ills. farmer writes 'I am a farmer and was troubled with chronic indigestion for two years-suf- fered great agony and could find no per- manent relief from medicines.
 "A friend suggested that I quit using so much starchy foods, which are the principal cause of intestinal indigestion. I began to use Grape-Nuts, and have continued with most gratifying results.
 .'Grape-Nuts food has built me up won- derfully. I gained six pounds the first four weeks that I used 1t. My general health is better than before, my brain is clear, my nerves strong.
 '.For breakfast and dinner I have Grape- Nuts with cream, slice of crisp toast. a soft boiled egg and a cup of Postum. My evening meal is made of Grape Nuts and cream, alone.
 ''This diet gives me good rest every night and I am now well again."
 Name given by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek. Mich Read "The Road to We'll yille,' in pkgs. There's a Reason"
 Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human Interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
FUNDS ARE GROWING RAPIDLY Total is Now Almost Nine Hun-
 dred Dollars GOOD GAINS YESTERDAY Check Received From Birmingham Turn verein for $5o-Llst of Ad- ditionaI Contributions Made
 Yesterday.

Subscriptions received yesterday by Victor Torina, secretary of the perma- nent committee on the raising of funds to be used in the relieving of the con dition of the sufferers from the Italian earthquake, amounted to $323.50, which brings the total amount subscribed up to sS59.
 One subscription received yesterday was for $50, from the Birmingham Turn verein check for this amount being mailed to MT. Torina by E. Lesser, president of that organization.
 It is the hope of the committee to raise at least $5000 in the Birmingham district, and several mass meetings are to be held during the next few days in the interest of this movement. So far there has been a generous response on the part of the people, but 1t is be- lieved that the total amount of each days subscriptions for the next few days will exceed even yesterdays record.
 The letter received from MT. Lesser enclosing check for Turn Verein sub scription reads as follows: Birmingha am Ala, January 1, 1909. MT. Victor Torina, Secretary Committee, City.
 Dear Sir-Enclosed please find check for $50 made payable to your order, which please accept as a subscription to the relief fund for the earthquake sufferers of your stricken country. I can assure you that the heart of every member of our society. In fact of every German American in this city, is with you in your undertaking and hope that you may be as successful as possible in raising funds. thus showing that all men are of a common brotherhood and the affliction of one nation Is the con- cern of all. May God heal the wounds inflicted on your countrymen by this awful calamity.
 use this opportunity in attaching at the same time my personal check for $5, which ask you to add to the funds also. Respectfully, D. LESSER, President Birmingham German Turn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05

share his bed. Both MT. Grapewin and Miss Chance are thoroughly artistic in this scene, which is carried through by them without any assistance save that of the tramp, who Is on the stage only few moments. Neither principal overdoes vivid portrayal of that celebrated morn ing after,'' when wifey feels grieved beyond words and hubby feels that he is more sinned against than shining.
 The show this year Is up to the stand ard maintained in the past. The eos- tunes and scenery are attractively de- signed, the chorus is lively and the action of the piece has all the sparkle necessary to first-class musical show. long list of songs enlivens the performance. Among them may be mentioned "The Races,' Pie" Affinity Kiss" "The Poppy and the Goldenrod," "Grapewin' s Stein Song" You'll Be Sorry in the Morning. Take Ride With Me-" "The Old Oaken Bucket for Mine'' No Mans Land," 70 Joy" Shady Lane.' Take Me Back to Paree" and Longing"
 MT. Pipp'' was well received last night , and has apparently started another very successful week at the Bijou. The piece Is one of the most popular of the annual bookings at the Bijou and always draws well in Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Special Weather Bulletin.

The following special weather forecast was received from Washington yesterday by Local 5server Lehman:
 'eThe disturbance mentioned Tn last sat urday's special forecast has reached east ern Minnesota preceded by the expected high temperatures to the eastward and southward, and followed by the cold hign area to the northwestward. The cold wave will reach the upper lake region ana the upper -.-lssissppi valley tonight ana Tuesday, the Ohio and lower lake re- zion Tuesday night and the middle ana north Atlantic states Wednesday, 1t will also be colder in the south Wednesday and Wednesday night. Owing to the wide extent of the western high area 1t is probable that the cold will be the most marked of the season thus far. Rain will precede the cold and will turn to snow over the northern tier Of states.
 MOORE,
 ..Chief of Weather Bureau"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
TRiGGS IS ARRESTED.
Warrant Is Sworn Out By Wife of w.
 c. Sparks.

rest yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff l.. R. Dean on a warrant charg- ing him with murder. The warrant was sworn out by Mrs. May Sparks. wife of w. c. Sparks, who surrendered to the sheriff's department Sunday afternoon for killing E. c. Bush in the Victor hotel.
 Triggs works in pool room on South Twenty first street. and 1t is not known just what connection he has with the case. The warrant was sworn out by Judge Heustis B. Abernethy The remains of Bush were sent to Chatta- nooga last night by Lige Loy for in- torment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
MAJOR WARD TELLS WHY
 S7ANDPIPE IS NO7 BUILT

When asked for statement yesterday as to why the Birmingham Waterworks company is not allowed to erect stand pipe on Red Mountain for the purpose of giving the South Highlands section better protection from the danger of fire Mayor Ward said:
 "As I understand it, the Birmingham Waterworks company, is willing to erect the standpipe on Red Mountain. But the company demands that It be allowed to put the people on the slope on a meter rate.
 'The city takes the position that the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses have been issued from the office of the probate court as follows: Henry Augustus Johnston of Birming- ham to Miss Eleanor A. School. Oscar Nelson of Birmingham to Miss Marie Drury.
 Axe Pridmore of Mineral Springs to Miss Minnie Powell.
 Robert E. Knight of Dayton, Tenn, to Miss Katherine Elizabeth Cushing.
 C.. E. Fitch of Birmingham to Miss Anie Mae Laird.
 c. A. Darnell of Birmingham to Mrs. Gertrude Fitzpatrick
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
NEGRO HELD FOR
 MARVIN MURNER

Deputy Sheriffs Ed Wilson and I. R. Dean arrested Frank Farmer. A negro. last night on coroner's warrant call ing for the arrest of the negro on sus picion of his having knowledge of the mysterious death of I. J. Martin. whose body was found on Alabama and Ninth streets Sunday morning.
 The warrant was issued yesterday aft ernoon by Coroner Brasher and last night about Il o'clock the two deputies went to the negro's house on Avenue c and Thir- teenth street and effected his arrest. He was placed in the county jail on a charge of murder
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Viewers of New Road.

The Board of Revenue yesterday ap- nointed viewers for a mile and half of road to be cut out from Shades val lev. beginning at point near what would he an extension of Twenty-seventh street, and running to the top Of Shades noun tain in southeasterly direction. The actual work will not be done for some time, but as this road has been long needed it is probably the first new job which will be tackled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,
Andrew Calvin WheeIino.

Andrew Calvin Wheeling. age 55 years. died yesterday morning at the family residence in Lewisburg. Funeral ser vices will be held at 10 o'clock this morning at Walker chapel, while in- terment will be in the chapel cemetery. The deceased was widely known in the vicinity of Lewisburg. He was in the transfer business between Lewisburr and Fulton Springs. widow and three children survive him. They are Her. schel Wheeler of Memphis, Mrs. A. M. Bond of Lewisburg and Mrs. A. c. Watts of Lewisburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Rufus Earham Yancey,

Funeral services over the remains of Rufus Earham Yancey, who died Sun day night will be held this afternoon at the family residence at e116 First avenue. Woodlawn. The Rev. J. D. Lewis, pastor of the Cumberland Pres byterian church, will officiate Inter- ment will be In the Elmwood cemetery.
 The following gentlemen have been re- quested to act as pall-bearers: T. B. Helm S. J. Boggs, w. E. Oldham. J. w. Ash, W. M Franklin and F. H. Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Mrime. Place, Girl"

.The Time, the Place and the Girl,' by Hough, Adams & Howard three young men who have written a half dozen sim liar pieces among them "The Girl Ques- ton" and "A Stubborn Cinderella" will he the attraction at the Jefferson theatre matinee and night January g.
 This music play ran for no less than 463 nights in Chicago and was also very suc- cessful in both New York and Boston. The seat sale opens Thursday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
"The Devil"

A play that has created the biggest sem sation ever known in the theatrical his- tory of New York, "The Devil by Franz Molnar, will be presented by Henry w. Savage at the Jefferson theatre Monday and Tuesday, January Il and 12, with mat inee Tuesday.
 In view of the many discussions or the merits of this play 1t may be said that MT. Savage has numerous unanswerable arguments in favor of this popular au- thorized version of Molnars work It is a drama that appeals to all classes of theatre-goers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
At the Majestic.

With the return of George Austin Moore, who Is playing a return en- gagement in Birmingham, the Majestic bill this week has upon 1t one of the highest class entertainers on the vau- deville stage. MT. Moore Is a singer and monologist of rare qualities. He has everything in his favor-a fine singing voice, distinct and even flow of speech, and his stage appearance and finished entertainer. MT. Moore was in Birmingham several months ago and won many friends here at that time. When he appeared last night he was greeted with applause.
 The bill at the Majestic this weel, offers more even performance than was even the case last week.
 Harry H. Richards 6 Co.,, In a comic opera burletta, Love a la Mode" have the headline position on the bill. MT. Richards and his two supporters, Doro- thy Daly and Adele G. Ferguson. an- peared at the Majestic last year in fhe same sketch which they are now play ing and the skit has proven quite a success. It is full of comedy and tn three members of the little company are all good singers.
 The Great Jarrow, termed "tbe humorous trickster," performs some of the most excellent legerdemain stunts without all of the mysterious air and put on" so prevalent in acts of the kind which he presents. Jarrow is I quite humorous and his act is enter taining.
 Harry L. Webb, blackface enter. i tainer, features the song "I'd Rather Be a Lobster Than a Wise Guy" in his act. MT. Webb gets off the song in a great manner and his monologue is good.
 If Baker and Cornelia, comedy aero batic performers, would only eliminate a portion of their comedy" their act would be more acceptable. The two men are high-class acrobats and have some very clever stunts which they get off nicely.
 Cora Wilmont is one of the best com ediennes who has been seen at the Ma jestic in some time Her recitations. songs and jokes are all good Lew Rose and Mae Severns offer a novelty extravaganza entitled "The Automobile Disaster" The act con- tains quite lot of rollicking fun and clean comedy. AS a whole 1t is accept able.
 The bill is concluded with the Pen dletons in an artistic musical act. The Pendletons are Ihigh-class musicians and have to do only with high class music. The act Is exceptional.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Francis Wilson.

.When Knights Were Bold,' which IS now in its second season, with the popular comedian, Francis Wilson, as It's pright and particular star, is generally regarded as one of the most amusing comedies the stage has seen in many years, and the mart of Sir Guy de We're fits MT. Wilson's personality perfectly. Charles Frohman will present Francis Wilson in when Knights Were Bold' at the Jefferson the- atre Friday night, January 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
At the Gayety.

One would never imagine that Hades could become a mass of ice. but tbis ia the wonderful feat performed by a great grafter who styles himself as "The Big Wind From the North Pole" This urioue performance occurred at the Gayety yes terday in the burlesque entitled, ''The Devil" and 1t is odd to say the least.
 The scene Is enacted in his satanic majestys sacred domain, but the grafter never loses his nerve, and in the finish outwits the old cloven-footed fellow.
 This scene occurs in the last act. fol- lowing an olio of pleasing vaudeville and lively act showing the business of an "affinity bureau" Rose Sydelps Lon don Belles are the burlesquers putting on this bill, and their appearance yesterday drew two large audiences.
 The chorus is exceptionally good look ing with plenty of snap and ginger. They appear on the stage at frequent intervals and were encored repeatedly. They made an especial hit in the last dance of the final act.
 The comedians are good Johnnie Weber in mollycoddle role being exceptionally funny. W. s. Campbell Tony Kennedy, Ted Evans and several others keep the ball rolling in great fashion. Rose Sy- dell also assists to great extent in the producing of laughter.
 The Freeman brothers present a really remarkable dancing and singing sketch in the olio. They are the same size, dance together and perform several difficult steps with absolute accuracy. So well do they dance together that they resem- bled piece of machinery more than hu- man beings. Such team work is rarely seen and they received deserved applause
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
Miss Blanche Walsh.

Miss Blanche Walsh, who will be seen at the Jefferson theatre tonight, IS one of the few great successful actresses wno made her start in a school for acting. Mise Walsh attended the old Lyceum in stitution in New York, but at the age or 1e went on the road, and few weeks later appeared in the leading role In "Twelfth Night" Miss Walsh is sup ported by a large and capable company
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
For Presbyterian Laymen.

The committee of the Commercial club on conventions met yesterday afternoon in the office of John w. Sibley and dis cussed plans for raising funds to enter tain the Presbyterian laymen who hold a convention here in February.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05

company can be forced to erect a stand pipe on Red Mountain and maintain the rate at present in effect.
 "On that very point there is a lawsuit pending, this being one of the five that the city has employed Edward D. Smith, a local attorney to prosecute"
 It Is understood that this matter will be brought up at the council meeting to- morrow night. It is understood that 1t will be represented to the council that the company should be allowed to erect the standpipe and charge the meter rate with the understanding that after such is done the points al issue will be threshed out in the courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
L, w. Eastman.

L. W. Eastman. age 46 years, died yes- terday at Huffman. Ala. after an illness lasting over Is months. The remains will be sent to Alexandria, Ala, by New bourne and Spain of Woodlawn, today for interment. Five sons and six daughters survive the deceased.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05

FOR SALE-450 acres good brown iron ore on two rail- roads thirty-five miles of Bir- mingham.
 JN0. A. VANCE, 1714 1st Ave. B'ham., Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05

Sanitary Department Report-The san December. During that month ll,o4o inspections were made and II arrests were made for alleged violations or the sanitary laws.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05
THE WEATHER.

Washington, January 4.-Weather fore cast for Alabama and Mississippi: Rain asd decidedly colder Tuesday; Nednes- day generally fair and colder; fresh south shifting to northwest winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05

Will the lady or gentleman who picked up rosary kindly return it to 1927 First National Bank Building and receive re- ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-05

LOST-A pair of gold lorg- nettes at Jefferson Theatre Sat urday night. Return to Age Herald and receive reward.