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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Blue Mouse"

Paulette Divine, the Blue Mousse Millicent Evans.
 Lewellyn president of the Interstate railroad-Wilton Taylor.
 Mrs. Lewellyn-Inda Palmer.
 Augustus Rollett. secretary to MT. Lew ellyn-Coefray c. Stein.
 Mrs. Rollett-Carolinc Pearce
 Walus. her father-G. B. Mcintyre.
 Philip carsdae-I1arry R. Millnrie.
 Briston-W. G. Reynier
 aPtterson-John Leighton.
 Pnrk 's-Edcar Elxas.
 The Old Boy-rohr Thatcher,
 Lizzie-Mnry McGreror.
 hanie-Mahel Trunnelle
 Policenan-John Dunne.
 ''The Blue Mouse" is divertnc- It. can not be denied that the play succeeds in making people laugh. even If at times the laughter is decidedly scandalized. When this con edy adaptation by Clyde Fitch which is based on a German play, was presented at the Jeffersol theatre last night there was mere spontaneous and more frequent laughter evoked than that playhouse has known in a lc.1g while The company. also, was excellent. an | took every advantage of sltuations in thc play that are genuinely funny and un- tADttttfti. fc ittioIi iioN to oioiS Nilil a rapidity and piliag up Of cosnplicati, IS that does not permit the interest to flag.
 The chara cter who gives her name to the play is q dancer. one of those persons who are familiar in the so-calle1 ,Whtr Light" districts of the larger cities In this country and abroad. Dancing with her is largely a means to an end an1 that end is es,snaring as many men as possible and separating them from as much of their money as she can. The Blue Mouse is persuaded for con sideraton, of course, to cajole promo ton for a young man from the elderly president of railroad. She poses tenn porarily as the young mans wife and while in that role hoodwnks the young mans superior into giving the desired promotion. The younger man has real wife whom he loves, the railroad presi- dent has a wife whom he does not love, there is an intrusive father-in-law and matters are finally so complicated that the Blue Mouse" must use all her wits to lie out of first one situation and then another. The gentle art of lying Is here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Msicstic-Narcsxillc.

Manager 0. r. Could offers at the Ma jestic this week undeniaby the best bill that has been booked at the little thea ter beautiful' in several months There is not q weak act on the entire pro gramme, and several of the best acts on the circuit have been assembled to form part of the makeup of the bill this week
 The bill is inaugurated with Kurtis and Busses trained dogs, collection of the neatest and smartest little animals prob- ably ever put on the stage. The dogs are really great performers and the act is a hit with the children
 Irene Rofilaine is an English come dienne who does not depend upon Her winsomness for her success. although Miss Romaine is quite pretty and has very attractive stage manners. Her act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Lodge Meetings.

The Elks held an interesting session to- night which was well attended. Nomina- tions for the various offices were made. The election will occur next Monday night. Much interest is being taken in the race, and a large attendance is an- ticipated next meeting night.
 Steel City lodge, Knights of Pythias, will hold a regular convention at their castle hall on Nineteenth street All members are urged to attend. Visitors are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
SPECIAL SESSION MAY BE ABANDONED Labor Conditions May Interfere With Governors Plans STATES FINANCES LOW In the Event That the Legislature Is Called In Extra Session Governor
 Conner Will Suggest Aid
 for Schools.
STATES FINANCES LOW

Montgomery, March (Speeial.)- The possibility of labor troubles in the state may cause either the abandon ment of a call for an extra session of the legislature or the inclusion in that call of a provision for any funds that may be needed to meet the expenses of strike. The state had a strike last year that cost over $50, 900 in the keep ing of order. The last session of the legislature and the extra session cost $104 900. An extra session will cost in the neighborhood of $5O0O0.
 The state is in no shape financially to stand a heavy strain. This is in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Church Notes.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Presby- terian church will hold a shirt waist sale next Wednesday at Shows store, on Ave- nue E and Nineteenth street
 The Ensley Highlands Sunday school building is being enlarged, an additional room being added. This school meets on Sunday afternoon and is non-denomina- tional. Much credit is due Superintendent R. E. Scott and his efficient and faithful corps of teachers for the success at tained.
 The ladies of the Christian church will have an all-day sewing circle Wednesday at the home of Mrs Lucian B. Duncan on Avenue l, between Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth streets.
 The first meeting of the Sunday school training class will be held at the eMthod- ist tabernacle at 7:45. All Sunday school workers are invited to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23

in developed to degree that leaves lit tie to be desired by It's devotees. In the last act the railroad president discovers that he has been royalty fiimhammed anu general explanations right matters to a certain extent with the wronged wives.
 'The Blue Mouse" came to Birmingham preceded by a reputation of being unfit for young person to see. Inasmuch as 1t has no lesson to teach and no other reason detre save that of providing en- tertainment there is no excuse for such a play as "The Blue Mouse" It's slang, vulgarity and general innuendo, let alone what Is openly expressed. render 1t unfit not only for young people to see, but for any one else who ever has thought above the mire of life. The skill of a practised playwright and the effects of a capable company make 'The Blue Mouse highly successful comedy and one of the most talked aobut plays of the day, but 1t isn't wholesome.
 There will be a matinee this afternoon and a performance tonight. P. c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Personal and General.

MT. and Mrs. M. D. Jones and daughter Miss K. M Jones of. Boston, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. w. N. Wood, on Avenue G. MT Jones Is a brother of Mrs. Wood They are en route to Washington and Philadelphia, after an extended trip on the Pacific coast.
 Dr. and Mrs. w J. Clark of Russell vile are the guests of Dr. and Mrs. L. G. Clark, on Jefferson avenue
 Dr. S. H. Mann left today for Chicago, where he will take post graduate course He will be absent eight weeks.
 All the new machinery has been in stalled in the new addition to Sheldon S laundry, and is working smoothly All the latest devices for getting the best re- suits have been installed, and are proving most satisfa ctory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Ahruzzi Denies Rumor.

Genoa, March 22-The Duke of Alb ruzzi left here today for Marseilles, preparatory to starting on his exped- tion to the Himalayas. With reference to the report that he had made will leaving his jewels to Miss Katherine Elkins, he said: That is simply ridicu- lous'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Newspaper Man Dead.

New York, March 22.-A long and interesting newspaper career was closed today with the sudden death of Joseph Swan, for nearly 70 years con nected with the Associated Press os marine reporter MT. Swan, active to the end, dropped dead in his chair in the ship news office at the Battery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
"OId Innocence"

Tim Murphy, always more thanWelcome in this city. is to be at the Jefferson theatre on Thursday night in the comedy "Old Innocence" As a dramatic offercing 1t presents many unusual opportunities and gives this distinguished comedian occasion for some of tile most pro- nounced dramatic work he has yet done The Tim Murphy seat sale opens this morning at o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Card of Thanks.

We wish to express our appreciation and to extend our heartfelt thanks to our neghbors for the kind attention and warm sympathy shown us during our re- cent bereavement. Also to acknowledge our appreciation for the beautiful floral tributes presented by the office force of the Central of Georgia and Frisco rail- roads, and Sunday school class of the East Lake M. k. church.
 Mrs. c. E. EAGER and CHILDREN.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Hia Leqaoy for eanitarlum.

Por noke. Va March 22.-By the will of C''arles c. Riddick. a retired bache- lor>of Norfolk and Gates county, New Jersey. forrd dead last week, the sani- tarium at Virginia Beach for sickly ln- fants and indigent mothers and the Baptist orphanage of Thomasville, N. C., get between s25,000 and S30,000 each. and possibly more as residuary legatees. The estate Is estimated at between S75.000 and $100,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Nat Goodwin Seat Sale.

That most versatile of actors and un- rivaled comedians, Nat c. Goodwin and the beautiful Edna Goodrich, his asso- ciate star, will furnish the attraction at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow matinee and night. They will be seen in "The Master Hand" a play which gives both stars splendid opportunities, both in com edy and in serious work. The seat sale is now in progress at the boxoffce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
TAX NOTICE.

Pay your taxes this week and save having your property ad- vertised. My dockets are about ready to turn over to the Pro- bate Judge for decrees. PAY NOW and save cost.
 GEO. B. TARRANT, Tax Collector, Jefferson Coun-
 ty, Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
New Military Company.

Company K, Third regiment, located at Florence, is now regularly in service, with the following officers: J. E. Gullette, cap tain; G. w. Young and John M. Phamp- lin, lieutenants It takes the place of Company K at Birmingham, recently mus tered out. Adjutant General Graves and Major Thruston, of the state department, will inspect the organization April 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Will Inspect Hiah Schools.

The members of the board of education, having engaged Frank Lockwood to draw plans for the new high school, have de- cided to make trip to many cities of the country and have d look at the most im- proved buildings. Among the others to be seen is the new building at Birmingham. It is the purpose of the board to make the new building as nearly adequate to the sit 1ia tiou nan ba
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tab lets. Druggists refund money If it fails to cure. E. W. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Crusade on Flies.

In anticipation of the needs of warm weather, the sanitary department has be- gun work in the elimination of flies and mosquitoes. David W Crosland, sanitary inspector, has his forces busy destroying all the inducements to the propagation of these menaces to the health of the pop ulations. There is general clean-up campaign on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Negro Wants Prayer.

Tolley Mason, the negho who cut Rich ard Meigs to death at Centreville, and who is under sentence of death, sent for Jailer Pettus Monday and. asked for a preacher, saying he wanted some one to pray for him. Rev A. J. Stokes was called and has been in communication with the poor fellow since Mason, who admits his crime, has grown thin and looks badly. He insists that he is sorry for the offense, but is ready to take his punishment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Must Pay or Work.

Mayor Teague has issued orders that street and dog tax must be paid Plain clothes men have been appointed by the chief of police to arrest and put on the rock pile every man who refuses the $3 street levy and to run into the pound every dog that has not the proper ere dentials
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-23
Smith Announces.

c. Brooks Smith, for many years in the office of the state auditor, and lately chief clerk, is sending out the official an- nouncement of his candidacy for auditor at the next election. The letter is sent along with a new license schedule, which has been prepared and mailed to the judges of probate. MT. Smith is one of the best posted revenue men in the state.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-04-11

"Let lips the salt let ve Vh and rain
Let lean to the rolling and feel again"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15

G. G. Roberts left last evening for
Wellsyille and Salisaw.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15
GOVERNOR HASKELL IS NOT
WORRYING OVER CHARGES

Governor c. N. Haskell and wife
were registered at the Cobb today and
left for Guthrie on the 1880 Frisco
train
Governor Haskell stated to a repre-
sentative of the Chieftain that the
public was so well informed as to the
status of the so-celled land fraud
cases that are docketed in the federal
court here as to need no further state
ment
District Attorney Gregg had notified
the parties in interest that the govern
ment would not he ready to hear the
motion to quash that would be made
at the proper time by the defendants
The governor did not show any anx
iety and very little interest in the mat
ter of the indictments.
While here Governor Haskell stated
that he would be in Vinita again soor
with the gentlemen composing the
board charged with the selection Of q
site for the hospital for the insane tC
be erected here
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15

At the opening of the United States
court this morning, Judge Campbell
presiding, Messrs. Turner, Hutchings
Sewers, Hill, Eton and Governor Has
kel. defendants in the Muskogee
town lot cases, appeared and present
ed their motion to quash the indict-
ments for gross misconduct on the
part of Special Attorney Rush, of
Omaha. and his two other assistants
and three government secret service
men. all of whom were present in the
grand jury room at times while the
grand jury were in session. The mo
tion covers twenty pages and is sworn
to and supported by numerous atii-
davits and shows the most reckless
abuse of official authority 1t is OBJ
vious that the grand jury cannot be
blamed in this case considering the
outrageous method of these special at
torneys and detectives 1t is also OBJ
vious that the defendants are fully
armed with proof that W. r. Hearst
and NJ L. Mott will be uncovered as
the prime movers in this job. This is
already so plain to the people of this
locality that regardless Of politics the
good people o. the entire community
condemn this procedure and every
where there is a feeling of confidence
that our courts when the facts are dis
closed will wash their hands of the
entire transaction. 1t will be rememb.
cred that this same Special Attorney
Rush, less than ten months ago had a
bunch of his indictments quashed in
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15
Alleged Misconduct of Special Attorney Rush
Used as Basis for Motion to QuGsh Indict-
ments Returned at MuskOgee in COnnec-
tion With alleged CrOOkedness in Creek
Town Lot Transactions.

the United States court OF Idaho for
much less abuse of his authority than
he is charged with in these cases, as
reported in the United States against
Wells, 1863 fed rep. The government
desiring time for consideration of the
motions it was agreed they will be
taken up at the April term in Tulsa,
where the grand jury will be summon
ed to testify before the court. In the
mean time there will be no necessity
of taking further afiidayits from grand
jurors Special Attorney Rush show
ed a disposition to play for a sharp
point this morning in the matter of
the defendants pleas but the court in
ia dignfed but distinct order disposed
of the Rush movement,
c. w. Turner and Capt. Sewers, two
of the oldest business men in !. t.
and well known to every old citizen
were constantly greeted by their old
friends and the commonest expression
on the streets is that 81 have known
those men for thirty years and never
heard tell of them doing a dishonor-
able act in their lives.
Arraignment was waived and the
cases continued to April 9Th at Tulsa
Counsel for the defendants asked for
process of the court to summon the
members Of the grand jury which re
turned the indictments to testify as to
alleged irregularity or misconduct Oh
the government attorney.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15
DESERTED BY FIANCEE;
". H. KNISLEY SUICIDES

McAlester, Okla, Mar. 15.-W. IL.
Knisley, supposed to be railroad
bridgeman about 40 years old, com
mitted suicide at the Fogarty hotel
here early this morning by swallowing
two ounces of creosote. His groans
attracted the attention. of the hotel
clerk and the door was broken in. 1t
had been locked and then barricaded
with a chair.
A letter addressed to his mother,
Mrs Salome Knisley, Rochester,
Wash, was found lying on the table.
In it he said that he had become en-
gagged to a woman to whom he had en-
trusted his savings and she had de-
serted him. Another note to Dave
Pollock of Canadian. directed that the
body be buried Just anywhere
The mother has been notified by the
police, but nothing has been heard
from her He had no money on his
person when found
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15
NO CRIME TO SELL
COPIES OF CREEK ROLLS

StLouis, Mo-, Mar. Is. - Declaring
that the act for which he had been
convicted was "a protection against
the secret machination of those who
alone had the advantage Of access to
the roll and against possible frauds
upon the Indians" the United States
circuit court of appeals Saturday dis
charged w. T. Martin, Jr.. formerly
clerk to the commissioner of the Five
Civilized Tribes, T. T., of all guilt in
a proceeding brought against him by
the federal government. Martin made
copies OF the roll of citizens by blood
of the creek nation and sold them for
general circulation. For this he was
fined 500 and sentenced to imprison-
ment for a year by the United States
court of appeals of the Indian Terri
tory. The decision commencing this
act was written by Judge Sanborn.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15
NATIONAL BANKS CANNOT
GUARANTEE DESPOS|TORS

Topeka Kans., Mar. i5.-'Your let
ter is received, inquiring if your bank
will be permitted to comply with the
provisions OF the Kansas law relative
to guaranteeing deposits.
1T is entirely beyond the power Of
a national bank to appropriate any OF
it's funds for the guaranty of depositors
in other banks, either state or nation
al. The appropriation OF part Of it's
funds to establish a guaranty fund for
the payment Of depositors in all banks
is, to the extent of the funds appro-
priated, a contract of guaranty. The
courts have held that national bank
has no right to enter into any contract
of guaranty except IN connection with
the sale and transfer of its own pa
per"
This is the opipion given a national
bank at Pleasanton, Kans. by 7. p.
Kane, deputy comptroller Of the cur
rency at Washington. II has only one
meaning, and that is that national
banks will not be permitted to parti-
cipate in the Kansas bank guaranty
scheme.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15
MAIL BAG STOLEN
FROM FRISCO DEPOT
Pouch Was Relieved Of Four Regist-
cred Packages And Thrown
Into Bull Creek

A mail bag unloaded from number
ten at the Frisco depot Saturday night
was carried away and rihed, after
which it was thrown into Bull creek at
the Frisco bridge. Four registered
packages were taken and the entire
contents of the bag had been opened.
The mail was light, however, and Il
is thought not much was obtained.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15
DIFFICULTY WITH STRIKING
TELEGRAPHERs CAUSES RIOT
Ry Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Paris, France, Mar. 15.-The diff
Guilty with telegraphers at the post
Office department resulted in rioting
today when the new shifts came on
duty. Windows were smashed, and
many instruments demolished amid a
scene Of great confusion the police
rushed in and made many arrests.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15
CONGRESS MET
At NOON TO-DAY
Extraordinary Session Of Sixty-first
Congress Convened at Noon to
Consider the Tariff
BY Associated Press.

Atg 4AAoONAefNNo 4 1880
Washington, d. c., Mar. 15.--Pre-
cisely at noon today the extraordinary
session of the sixty-first congress, call
ed for the purpose of enacting tariff
Legislation, began, The usual great
crowds were in attendance.
The senate being a continuous body,
it's organization is complete, but the
house consumed some time in swear
ing in new members after which the
work of electing a speaker was TAX
en- up, There seemed to be no doubt
that Cannon would be reelected.
At the house democratic caucus to-
day Champ Clark of Missouri was
nominated for speaker. Nine demo
Gratis we're absent, being delayed by
floods in the south.
There was no indication of bolt
or even any wide difference Of cpin'
ion Henry, Of Texas presided. Clay
ton, of Alabama, was reelected chair
ludl anu VIII IL Olllllilt Nidi IA iol
speaker his afternoon.
Underwood, of Alabama, presented
a resolution pledging all members to
support the democratic leader in his
efforts to overthrow present arbitrary
rules of the house and adopt rules
that would enable a majority in con
gress to legislate Four of the alb
sentees arrived later
The Insurgents have won their fight
BY vote of 1S9 to 1913, a resolution
offered by Dalzell of Pennsylvania
asking that the rules of the last con
gress be those for the present ses
sion was defeated. When Dalzell in
,troduced his resolution the democrats
forced a roll call on ordering the pre-
vious question. The previous question
was ordered by a vote of 1874 to 1888
The roll was then called on the adop
ton of the resolution and it was de-
feated
JOS G. Cannon of Illinois, was to-
day reelected speaker of the house
of the sixty-first congress. The vote
was, Cannon 2O4; Clark of Missouri
1866; Cooper of Wisconsin, eight;
Norris of Nebraska, 2; Hepburn Of
Iowa, l.
After the senate was called to or
der Lafallette presented the creden
tials of Stephenson of Wisconsin, who
Immediately took the oath of office
Later Clark of Missouri. offered a
resolution providing for the appoint
ment of a committee to amend the
rules. He moved the previous ques
tion on the adoption of his resolution
and a roll call ordered. The house
refused to order the previous ques
tion by a vote of 179 to 203, with the
result the question was again left in
the air.
appointed on the codifying committee
and will begin their big job next week:
Eugene p Day, of Poteau; w. r
Brownlee, of Kingfisher; Samuel Har
ris of Oklahoma City; John R. Thomas
OF Muskogee, and John T. Hays OF
Hobart.
Public Buildings Appropriations.
Sixteen new state institutions were
located by the legislature just closed
they are:
State Normal school of Durant. ap
preparation 100000 for buildings and
100000 for maintenance.
Normal at Tahlequah. building $45,
900. maintenance, 500, 900.
Normal at Ada. 100000 for build
lngs. no'hing for maintenance.
Continued on Page 49,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15
COOPER CASE EXPECTED TO
co TO THE JURY TONIGHT
By Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Nashville, Tenn, Mar 10. - Attor
ney McCarn resumed the states clos
ing argument in the Cooper trial to
day. He finished this afternoon and
the case may go to the jury tonight
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15
GAS GENERATOR
FATALLY INJURIES THREE MEN

BY Associated Press.
Washington, d. c., Mar. 15.-An ex-
plosion of the retort of the gas gen.
orator at the gas plant here early to-
day resulted in the fatal burning of
three men.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1909-03-15
FORMER GOVERNOR OF
KANSAS DIES IN TEXAS
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
San Antonio, Tex, Mar. l5.--The
body of Edward NJ. Merrill, former
governor of Kansas, who died here yes
terday, was taken to Hiawatha. today