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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17

same fact is true of Thomas J. Dempsey, who was substituted for a weaker act. He is a monologuist and singer, having an eccentric act with new stories and a new line of heart to heart conversation for the audience.
 Miss Marie Salisbury, who learned to dance when she was with Richard Carle, Is reputed to be a magnetic little woman, also very pretty. She is singing com edienne as well as dancer, and makes the seventh pretty woman on the bill this week.
 The Majestograph concludes the offering with new pictures There is matinee every afternoon and performance night ly at the Majestic, commencing Monday afternoon and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
SOME TRAVEL EPISODES

mixed You-all can't fool me. Dis ain't Sat'day night"
 The weary, world-disgusted man crawled into a sleeper, with his two big grips, at MacFarland, Kan, at a. m., and asked the porter for berth. The DOT ter grumbled out that he guessed there was one to be had. The conductor then came along and gave about as cheerful and friendly an answer as the porter had given
 My, but you're lovely pair of lovely soreheads, aren't you?" sputtered the passenger.
 We'll" yawned the conductor. what did you expect to see us doin' this time O day-yodeTin' and doin' the Merry Widow waltz? An come to think of it, you're not lookin' much like merry little sunshine yourself. old scout"
 III.
 Little Noah Beilharz, lyceum man who travels with his wife over the large lec- ture course circuits, wrote ahead to a small town In Missouri for a nicely warmed room.
 When he arrived he recalled his letter to the landlord. and asked if the room was nicely warmed.
 Yep" said the landlord. They ain't no stove up In 1t. but the stove pipe from the parlor runs right up through it." "Oh, that's all right said Beilharz. But will there be a fire in the stove below?'
 ''No-no." said the hotel proprietor, you see. the parlor stove ain't ben put up yit. but we'll set 1t up next week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17

for license to station his cart in tho gutter and obstruct the movement of all merchandise. The grafter comes along once week and says: See here, Grace you'll have to move on or divvy." Graec> divvies Every once in while the head grafter orders the mounted or afoot police squad to hustle 'em along bit to make an impression; but the brigade Is back next day, doing business at the old stand.
 A Greek told me that he made $s a day out of his push-cart business, notwith- standing what the messenger boys stole from him. The pushcart, as we all know, is the messenger boys delight. The news boys likewise patronze 1t in predatory manner, and the loss Is not inconsid- erable. So s day is good money. In few years the Greek is able to return to Attica. or buy farm among the Ar cadian hills and revel for the rest of his natural life like Ryan going back to the simplicity of the Old Dominion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17

proving themselves to be worthy success ors to the heritage that has been left them.
 Everything that they attempt is char acterized by fidelity, careful preparations, attention to detail and the performances they give are always artistic and enjoy able to the highest degree
 The Jefferson boys and particularly capable company come to the Jefferson on Saturday, February 27.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
PLAYHOUSE GOSSIP.

The third act of 'rhe Shepherd King" which comes to the Jefferson theatre for three performances soon with Wright Lorrimer in the leading role. represents the throne room of the palace of Gibeah. Saul has begun to fear end hate David,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
"The Devil"

The most discussed play in the entire world today is Franz Mothers epoch-cre- ating Hungarian comedy, ''The Devil" which Henry w. Savage is now produc- ing at the Garden theatre, New York. to audiences that tax the capacity of that commodious playhouse. This play will be at the Bijou all this week beginning Monday. To say that the play has cre- ated a sensation is to fall short of the truth. It has caused a veritable furore in every city where it has been seen.. Nothing like 1t has been known in Amer lea in many seasons.
 It is, therefore, matter of felicitation among local theatre-goers that this dar- ing psychological and intensely dramatic play is to be presented at the Bijou at popular prices.
 The production to be given here is the only correct and authorized Henry w. Savage version. which was translated d. rectly from the original. by arrangement with the author and adapted for the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-17
Annie Russell in "The Stronger Sex"

Annie Russell in "The Stronger Sex"
 Miss Annie Russell will visit Birming- ham again on Tuesday, January 26. and present at the Jefferson theatre her newest success. "The Stronger Sex This play is conceded to be the best ve- hlcle Miss Russell has had in many sea sons. It has been a great hit in New York and has been running for months on Broadway.
 Miss Russell has been booked for only a few weeks through the larger towns of the South and Birmingham is fortu- nate in having the opportunity of see- ing her once more. She has but once be- fore appeared here when she visited the Jefferson last season as Puck in SUI perb production of "A Midsummer Nights Dream" In "The Stronger Sex" she will be seen in a distinctly different role-that of an American girl of today a Texan who is thrown into the most exclusive life of the metropolis of Eng land, and by her wit and intelligence up- holds most difficult position. The play calls for the display of everything that fashion holds dear and the exhibition of gowns and modes by Miss Russell and the lady members of the company has been a sensation even in New York
 The theme of the play Is practically that of "The Tanning of the Shrew" turned around the other way. rich American girl marries noble English lord for love, and he marries her for money She overhears him make love to another woman before they leave on their wedding tour. Then her hidden powers show themselves and what she does to that husband humiliates him splendidly in thoroughly delightful sec ond act, makes him love her in years interim between acts two and three, and wins the battle surely in the last act. Miss Russell also makes use of every opportunity of wearing the stunning gowns in a very fetching manner. She causes a stir in the first act when she enters as a bride with her white robe, veil and wreath, and she improves the impression on each succeeding change of dress. and the changes are numerous, all said to be creations of Mime. Louise. the celebrated modste. Messrs. Wegenhals & Kemper, under whose direction Miss Russell visits Birmingham, have given three sumptuous scenic settings to the piece. the first at Claridge's hotel in Lon don; thhe second at Mary Barringtons (Miss RusselD home in Park Lane, handsome library scene in mahogany. which would delight the eye of an artist. and the third, a scene at the Villa in Cowes during the yachting season, where summer and the loves and graces are in attendance and bring all to hap py conclusion. The company comes here direct from it's long run in New York, 50 the playgoers of Birmingham will see the attraction exactly as it was given in that city. All the wealth of costume and scenic effect and investiture, requir- ing special service in its transportation, will be transplanted in the Jefferson the atre just as it was made to appear on Broadway And the supporting company will be exactly the same as seen in New York. The company includes Oswald Yorke, Miss Helen Tracy, Miss Alma Kruger, Dore Davidson, Williams Wads- worth and many others of merit.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
GHOST WALKS, BUT
WITH AWFUL LIMPS
Mrs. Horton Phipps, Orpheum
Dnaseuse, Has Sad Pay Day

Mrs. Horton F. Phipps. danseuse at
the orpheum and society woman, en-
tered upon the throes of the true pro-
fessionalism yesterday when she dis
covered that her salary had been at
tached for s2O.5o, the claim being an
old one, long reIegated to the dusty
shelves of bills forgotten.
The attachment was made at the i'm
stigation of the Rauer collecting
agency. acting for Alexandra, the jew
eler, the bill barking back to October
of 1907, when she lived at the> Fair
mont hotel and moved in the social
swim and. the footlights were a distant
dream.
According to the jewelers. claims, the
bill represented the purchase of two
loving cups and the engraving of sew
eral others. Repeated efforts to obtain
the money having failed. they placed
the account in the hands of a collec-
tion agency. with the result that Mrs
Phipps. on proceeding to the box Office
yesterday to watch the spirit, amble,
was shocked to discover that S205O of
her salary was in the hands of the
legal authorities, awaiting the conclu-
sion of suit for that amount
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
SIXTEEN TO ONE is
WINNER THIS TIME
Marvellous Ore Body Encoun-
tered in Sierra County Mine

NEVADA CITY. May 10.-The most
famous mine on the coast today is the
Sixteen to One at Allegheny. Sierra
county. Manager E. H. Wilson has ar
rived here with the second drayload of
sacks of gold ore, worth $4,000,
which is stored in the vaults of a local
bank under guard.
April IS Wilson brought sI25, 900
worth of gold here under guard
The chute was encountered in run
ming a tunnel April /. The value of
the ore extracted since then is s400. 900.
1t is estimated that the ore in sight
is worth $5oo.OO0.
The tunnel has been driven on the
pay. chute 90 feet and is only by 8
in the. clear. No stopping or drifting
has been done.
All the ore taken out came in the
ordinary course of driving the tunnel.
Only 10 men are employed.
AS result prospeetors and invest
ors are fiocking to Allegheny and the
discovery has set the people wild.
This is considered the most phe-
nomenal ore chute ever encountered in
the state and one of the greatest in
the world.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
GOES TO WE'D ONE,
! MARRIES ANOTHER
San Francisco Woman WOOed
En- Route to Meet Her
Promised Husband
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

HONOLULU. May 4.-The moonlight
nights when the good ship Alameda
ran through the tropic seas on her way
to this port last week and the oppor-
tunities for Dan Cupid afforded by a
sea voyage proved too much for Mrs
Eva B. Wallace of San Francisco. a
passenger on that liner. who was COM
ing here to become the bride of Charles
Howard. also of San Francisco, who
had preceded her by a couple Of
months. Among the other Alameda
passengers was r. N. Baker of Chi
cago, a travelling automobile agent.
The two met promenaded watched
the water and decided that voyage
through life together. would be the
logical sequence, to the voyage in the
Alameda.
When the groom to be dashed up the
gangplank to greet his expected bride
last Friday. he was not met with the
warm reception he had hoped TO re-
ceive. However, he escorted Mrs. Wal
lace to her hotel, leaving her there.
while he rushed out to conclude
arrangements for the ceremony Then
Baker. stepped in, carried her away to
a church and. when the old love ar
rived back with the license, Mrs. Wal
lace was Mrs. Baker.
The couple win stay in Honolulu
until the next liner for the orient.
where they will spend a part OF their
honeymoon
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
MOTHER HAS HER CHILD
. HANDCUFFED TO HERSELF
Divorced Wife Guards Against
Any Attempt at Kidnapping

TACOMA, May 10.-Mrs. Edna Reed.
divorced wife Of r. T. Reed. wealthy
real estate man Of Denver. created a
sensation on the streets Of Tacoma.
where. che. appesred. With her 8 year
old daughter. Inez. handcuffed to her.
Twice since the divorce was obtained.
Mrs Reed says. attempts have been
made TO kidnap the child She be-
Iieves the silver chained handouts viii
guarantee the chiId's safety. Mrs. Reed
is on her way to the home of her
narents in Quebec.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
GRAYDEARDS MUST
GIVE UP TEACHING
Howison, Loughbfidge, Rising
and Flagg Slated for Re-
tirement at University
Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI


BERKELEY. May 1o.-Gray haired
faculty men, long in the service of the
university. are uneasy today because
wholesale retirements are scheduled
for the regents meeting tomorrow, the
last one of the term. Rumors of dis
satisfaction have been heard for sew
eral days on account of the retire.
ment of several of the older professors.
who claim their days of usefulness to
the institution are not over.
The faculty men will be retired un-
der the Carnegie foundation for the
advancement of teaching. which was
recently granted to the university, the
first state university to be so honored.
The terms OF retirement, although of
better monetary advantage, will force
the professors to eschew their class
room and other, university work, while
under the present system of retire.
ment they are permitted to do special
work
Only the retirement of Prof. Isaac
Flagg of the department of Greek has
so far been officially announced. but
Professors W. B. Rising of the depart
ment of chemistry, George H. Howison,
head of the department of philosophy
and r. H. Loughridge of the depart
ment of agricultural chemistry. and
others are scheduled to be on the re-
tired list tomorrow.
Professor Howison refused to be re-
tired a year ago and has denied all
statements that he would be put on
the shelf. Professor Loughridge, whose
in the. department of
soils is well known, made strenuous
effort to escape the academic ak, but
to no purpose.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
WIFE HAS
ANOTHER HUSBAND
Allegations of Cruelty Made in
Divorce Suit

OAKLAND, May 10.-Defending him.
self against charges of cruelty in a
complaint for divorce filed by Jean C.
Topper, Thomas ]. Topper alleged that
she had a husband when she married
him, and that she had abused him
shamefully while he still regarded her
as his lawful spouse. He also denied
that he had ever subjected her to mis-
cry and suffering by. his actions. His
counter charges of a prior state of
matrimony undissolved, of cruelty and
a denial of her accusation were con-
tanned in his answer and cross com
plant to her original suit.
Topper was foreman for the Pacific
blower and heating company, a posi-
ton which he said his unpleasant home
life forced him to resign. Before Civ
ing it up he complained that she had
scratched his face, attacked him with
a hammer while he was taking his
bath and had reviled him shamefully
in the presence of others. He claimed
that her nails had mutilated the face
of her brother in law, Mr.. Miller.
and that she had gibed at him when
he besought her to cease drinking
After enduring this alleged i'll treat
ment for FIVE years Topper said that he
learned that she was the wife of John
B. Daneri and had neglected to secure
final decree of divorce from Daneri. On
that ground Topper asked an annulment
of his marriage.
Arthur l.. Chambers, an employe of
the Ransome- -Crummey construction
secured an interlocutory de-
cree of divorce from Irene Laurie
Chambers. He said that she had re-
fused to recognize him as her husband
for several years.
Mrs. Emilia Cellarius has dismissed
her suit for divorce against William
Cellarius. She complained that he had
exhibited socks .darned with blue silk.
the work of an alleged "affinity'ss
needle. and had forced her to gaze upon
the photographs of other women She
said he had beaten her also
Violet Chesrown asked a divorce from
F. B. Chesrown for alleged desertion
and failure to provide.
An interlocutory decree of divorce
was given Lottie Whalin from Arthur
r. Whalin for desertion. and a final
decree to John A. shannon from Eme-
lene G. shannon on the same ground.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
j. D.. PHELAN ARRESTED
BY SALINAS POLICEMAN
Capitalist Exceeds Speed Limit
for Automobiles

SALINAS, May 1O.--James D. Phe-
Ian. former mayor of San Francisco.
while passing through town in his
automobile Sunday. was arrested for an
infraction of speed regulations.
The distinguished citizen. capitalist.
philosopher and statesman took his ar
rest philosophically
He did not swear nor did he de-
nounce the city authorities. but he po-
litely commended the policeman for
performing his duty and deposited s25
with which to pay a fine if the court
decided to impose one
No action has yet been taken on ac-
count of the absence Of his attorney.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
PRIEST FORGIVES MAN
WHO TRIED TO KILL HIM
Clergyman Refuses to Prose-
cute Starving AssaiIant

CHICAGO. May J0.-Henry Vazy,
young Englishman who fired two shots
the latter discovered him in an attempt
70 rob the aims box ofNCorpus Christi
e5urch IN this city, walked from the
criminal court free man today. as
Father Fielding refused TO prosecute.
This young man was starving when
he attempted robbery and murder" ex-
plained the priest in court today.
I am going 10 pay his passage back
10 England, where his family lives,
as they have assured me that they will
try TO reform him. don't believe he
IS half bad"
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
CUP DEFENDERS CHILD
IS AUSTRIAN COUNTESS
Marriage of Miss Nora IseIin to
Young Nobleman

NEW YORK, May 10.--The marriage
Of Miss Nora IseIin. daughter of C.
Oliver Iselin of New Rochelle, n. Y,
to count Ferdinand Collaredo- Mapns-
field. an attache of the Austrian en-
bassy to Italy. took place this after
noon at the home OF the brides uncle.
C. OD. Iselin, in West Forty-second
street.
Monsignor Lavelle. rector of st. Pat
ricks cathedral, performed the cere-
mony. and the guests were limited to
relatives and a few friends.
Iselin. the brides father, defended
the America cup as managing owner
Of the Vigilant. Defender and Reliance.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
THREE MONTHS TIME TO
GET AID FROM PARENTS
Judge Grants Long Continuance
to Oakland. Prisoner

OAKLAND, May 1o.-Harry Dreyer,
against whom two icharges of felony
have been placed, was given a three
months continuance by Judge Brown
today in order to allow him to seek
financial assistance from his parents in
Holland. Dreyer Was without an at
torney, and when he explained his con-
dition to the court the additional time
was granted.
J. A. Fargo accused Dreyer of steal
ing SIS. and another charge of engag-
ing in a fake realty deal, whereby he
was said to have secured 500. was
also booked against him.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
H.E.HUNTINGTON
TO MARRY HIS
UNCLPS WIDOW
Los Angeles Club Circles Discuss
Supposed Engagement of
Railway Magnate
Army of Decorators Rusfles
Work at PalatiaI Residence
in Los Angeles
Especial Dispatch 10 The CALI

=
Los ANGELES. May 1o.-The rush
ing of small army of decorators and
furnishers to Oak Knoll. II. E. Hunting
tons palatial new residence, today
strengthened persistent rumor. cur
rent at the Jonathan club, that the en-
gagement of the railway magnate to
his uncle's widow. Mrs. C. P. Hunting
ton. will be announced Immediately
upon his return to Los Angeles, May 2s
The information regarding Hunting
toms marriage is said to have been
conveyed in a letter to his attorney
William Dunn of Los Angeles. last
week. Attorney Dunn refused to make
any statement regarding the matter to-
day, as did Huntingtons son, Howard
Huntington.
A dispatch from New York today de-
clared that the engagement had be-
come known and would be formally an
nounced next week. The improvements
which suddenly are being rushed at
Oak Knoll will make it one of the most
magnificent country places in America
The head gardener turned in a bill last
week for $4,000 for shrubs and plants
purchased in the landscape gardening
improvements. More than 500 900 has
been spent already for tapestries. and
$4,000 was paid for a single picture.
The formal announcement of Hunt
ington's retirement from the presidency
of the Pacific electric company prob
ably will be made next month. accord
ing to intimate friends in Los Angeles
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
FARMER KILLS UNRULY
SON AND THEN HIMSELF
Youth Does Not PIow Furrow
to Please and Is Slain

DEs MONIES, Ia, May 1o.-Because
his son in law. August Loss. would not
pIaw a furrow the way he wanted it,
Herman Rabner, a wealthy farmer,
shot and killed the young man today
and then burned his body. Rabner,
who was 20 years old, then killed
himself
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
AMERICAN TOURISTS
CAPTURED BY NATIVES
Party Said to Have Been Taken
in. Southern Morocco

LONDON. May Ia dispatch to the
Telegraph from Tangier says IL Is re-
ported from Mogador that a party OF
American tourists has been captured
by natives near Agadir. which Is the
most southern part OF Morocco
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
SHOOTS SWEETHEART
AND COMMITS SUICIDE
Turkish Official and Inamorata
Found Dead in Hotel Room

VIENNA, May 1O.-Ali Fahuy Bey.
secretary of the Turkish legation at
Belgrade, and Mile. Ludovica Milnecka
were found dead in room of a hotel
in semlin. a suburb. today. The couple
were lovers. The secretary apparently
shot the young woman and then COM
mitted suicide. They left money, with
the request that they be buried in the
same grave.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
SOCIAL
LOCAL NATIONAL BANKS
IN GOOD CONDITION
Reports Made to Comptroller OF
Currency Are Favorable
TSpeeial Dispoioh 10 The Call

IOpccIdI Dlspdtch 10 ne NdHI
WASHINGTON, May 1o.-An abstract
of reports made 10 the comptroller of
the currency shows the condition of
the 10 national banks in the city of San
Francisco at the close of business on
April 2S, as follows:
Loans and discounts. se1.s25. $50; law
full money in bank, Of which ss,44S,OO0
is gold, 81. .42O,166.
Individual deposits. $45,ss5,s ,s55. Per-
centage of legal reserve to deposits,
39.1L
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
Mrs. Huntington Not Old

Mrs. c. P. huntington was Mrs. A.
B. Warrington OF Alabama She was
many years. the Juntor of the old rail-
road nagnate. and the marriage on
July II, 1884. was a surprise even to
Immediate friends OF the couple.
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
Lawyer Chastises Scribe

The attacks were extremely per-
sonal," Bell said yesterday. while the
incidents which were made an excuse
for the abuse Were purely public mat
ters. I got on a car and went down to
Vallejo to chastise Pennycook, and 1
did SO. He was in the postoffice when
CHANGED upon him and 1 drew him
outside. not wishing to cause any
trouble in place like that, and struck
him in the face when we reached the
sidewalk
"Pennycook drew a penknife, but did
not use it,
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11

VALLEJO, May 1O-Former Con-
gressman Theodore a. Bell of Napa and
W. D. Pennycook, editor of the Vallejo
Evening Chronicle. abandoned their
usual weapons of tongue and pen and
mixed in a fist fight this morning in
Georgia street in front of the post
office building and at the busiest time
of the day. A crowd of citizens sur
rounded the two men while the brief
encounter ragged, but before an attempt
could be made to separate the pair
Pennycook had turned and flashed up
the stairway to his office and Bell had
swung on car and started back
toward Mana
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
BELL
IN FISTIC DUEL
WITH EDITOR
Political Leader and Scribe
Abandon Tongue and Pen
in Street Clash
Fast One Round Bout Lawyers
Reply to Vallejo Mans
Editorial Attacks
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
"a certain Napa lawyer would starve
to death were 1t not for the city of
VaIIejo."-EDITOR w. ID. PENNY
COOK, in the Vallejo Evening Chron-
icIe.
Swat. Bing.-THEODoRE A. BELL,
the "certain Napa lawyer
The San Francisco call., 1909-05-11
WEATHER CONDITIONS

1ESTERDAY-West wind; clear; maximum
temperature. 80; minimum As
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Fair. with fog
light south wind, changing to brisk west
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