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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
TRAGIC CHRISTMAS
 FOR MANY PEOPLE Record of Violent Deaths Is
 Led By Kentucky THE MURDERS REPORTED Christmas Fights Are Numerous in Kentucky-Five Women Are Found Dead in Bed in the City of
 Philadelphia
THE MURDERS REPORTED

Louisville, December 26.-Eight mur- ders in Christmas fights are reported from various sections of the state with several more seriously wounded.
 At Springfield today Carl Lewis shot and killed Charles Bishop, seriously wounded Joe Bishop, a cousin, and shot off one of William Melburn's hands. Near Fredericksburg Ike Cooper. negro, shot and killed Bob Biyens, another negro.
 Christmas eve at St. Charles. near Ear lington, Town Marshal A. H. Hamby was shot and killed by Marion Good while at- tempting to arrest and killed Good. Town Marshal Sampson, in attempting to disarm Mack Fuel at Island, near Ow- ensboro, engaged in pistol fight in which both were killed.
 A 1G-year-old son of George Grider, liv- ing in Adair county, was killed Christmas day during a celebration in which many shots were fired. It is not known whether his death was accidental or whether he was shot by one of his brothers. An in vestigation is being made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
Manhattan Opera Company

The Manhattan Opera company began an engagement at the Shubert theatre yesterday afternoon with a performance of Gilbert & Sullivan's '"rhe Mikado." :" The offering for last night was Martha, :" Flotow's melodious love story. The com rany, while small, is not without ability. Charles Fulton, who sang the role of Lionel last night, has an exceptionally good tenor voice and his solos met with a cordial reception. Miss Nella Brown, the prima donna, acquitted herself well in her principal song, "The Last Rose of Summer" while George Natanson as Plunkett utilized pleasing baritone.
 The Manhattan company will present several of the favorite light operas, and I,eople who are content to renew an ac- duaintance with these compositions, without demanding an elaborate scenic investiture and imposing strength of numbers, will find the efforts of the Man. haitian company worth while. especially when it is considered that the prices have been reduced for this engagement.
 For the most part. Martha" was sung in a very acceptable way and the audi ence was appreciative.
 The offering for tonight will be Car men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
INVESTIGATION OF
 OHIO VOTE BUYING

Columbus, Ohio, December 26.-The ap- ter and former editor of West Union newspaper, before the special grand jury in Adams county today as a witness in the investigation of vote buying, was a feature of the probe. Mir. Crawford is at home for the holidays and his appearance as witness was a surprise to many.
 As a result of today's work, 125 men were indicted for selling their votes. This brings the total number of indicted up to 75S. Of these 154 have acknowledged their guilt and have been punished by dis fines and workhouse sen- tences, 40 having pleaded guilty today. These last 40 were fined s and costs each and disfranchised five years. Most of them are poor backwoodsmen, unable to pay their fines, but their promises In most instances were accepted and they were spared imprisonment.
 John Sovera, an aged negro, pleaded not guilty today. He will get jury trial. He is the second man since the investi- gation began to demand trial.
 Alleged threats or rumors of therats the investigation, did not result in any disorder today. Officials expect no trou- bel, they say. It was said today at the courthouse at West Union, were the probe Is in progress, that the total num- Der of indictments before the week is fin- ished would be 15O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
O,Rrien-.IudRe

Thomas J. Judge, representative-elect to the legislature from Jefferson coun- ty, left last night for Louisville, Ky, where he will be married Wednesday evening to Miss Lucille O'Brien, daugh- ter of Maj. and Mrs. Francis P. oBrien of that city.
 Miss O'Brien was born in Greenvflle, la, but removed early to Louisville, sere she has since resided with her ! 2. ents. Her father was a gallant Confederate officer and gained distinc tion as chief engineer and general man ager of the old East Tennessee, Vir- ginia and Georgia railroad. She Is noted for her many charms and accomplish ments and is quite a belle in society circles.
 Mir. Judge is a native of Alabama and comes of distinguished south Ala bama family His grandfather, for whom he was named, was a famous Confederate officer and was twice elected supreme court justice and died while in that office. MT. Judge is a rising young lawyer and has been In this county little over two years. He located in Ensley and soon acquired a lucrative practice. He took a prom fnent part in the late amendment fight stumping the state during the cam Ipaign. Offering himself as a candidate for the legislature, he was elected by a handsome majority. His approaching g marriage will be of much interest to his many friends in the county and state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
ROBSON APPROVES
 NATIONAL GUARD BILL

Lieut. E. L. Anderson, secretary of the Jefferson County National Guard associa- ton, is in receipt of the following letter from Congressman R. P. Hobson in re- sponse to the request forwarded by Lieu tenant Anderson asking that he give his support to the bill advocating the pay ment of national guardsmen, which will come up at the next session of Congress: MT. Ed L. Anderson, Secretary National
 Guard, Birmingham, Ala.:i .-s...
 My Dear MT. Anderson--I beg to ac- knowledge receipt of your letter of recent date, containing resolutions adopted by your association for favorable action by Congress on the bill providing federal pay for the National Guard.
 q wish to assure you that I am in hearty sympathy with the purpose of the bfll and you can count on my full CO., operation to have 1t passed at least in substance. will give the details careful consideration and do all I can to have wise measure adopted. In my judgment nothing is more important to the future of the country's safety than a speedy de- velopment of the usefulness and eff ciency of the National Guard. Sincerely yours, ' R. P. ROBSON"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
BUYERS CONVENTION
 WILL BEGIN JAN. 16
Marshall Field & Company Send Out Invitations to Merchants of
 Alabama to Attend

It was announced yesterday that Mar shall, Field & Go. would hold another buyers convention in this city beginning January IS. This firm held one here several months ago which attracted wide attention. It is said that effort met with such success that 1t had been decided to make Birmingham regular point for holding the convention and that twice every year the managers of that store in Chicago would hold a convention this city.
 The entire top floor of the Hotel Hill man was engaged yesterday for the con- vention. Invitations have been sent out to the merchants of the state to gather here during the week of January 16 The convention will be in charge of w. H. Nevins of this city, who is the Alabama manager for the company. The services of 25 or 30 salesman of the travelling force will be engaged for the convention to be held here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
Big Christmas Dinner

Wilmington, Del, December 26.-The biggest Christmas dinner on the eastern shore of Chesapeake bay was that at the home of John P. Guy, near Delmar, Del. Besides his own 32 children he had all of his grandchildren and great-grand- children around the festive board. It re- quired eight large turkeys to serve them. Guys young wife, % years of age, pre- pared the dinner in up-to-date style.
 Guy has had three wives. His first wife, farmers daughter, he married in 1855. To this union seven children were born. His second wife was 21 years old when they eloped. To this union IS chil- dren were born. Miss Loela Crockett, a beautiful girl of IS. became Guys third wife in his sixty-fifth year, nine years ago. To this union there have been seven children born, including twins, born a few months ago. Guy says he expects to entertain the family against next Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Girl in the Taxi-

Two capac city audiences greeted "The Girl in the Taxi with gales of laughter at the Jefferson theatre yesterday after success is rather spicy at times, it is clev- Erly constructed and extremely funny, so Funny, in fact, that its naughty aspects ban be forgiven. It is not so suggestive as other farces along similar lines that have been seen here In the past, and to make Representation even more worth while capital company participated, nearly every role being handled with the finish and verve so necessary to what is called ''ratting good" comedy perform ence
 ''The Girl in the Taxi is an importa- tion and had been hailed as a great sue cess long before it was booked at the Jefferson. Although we were rather late fin being favored, the entertainment pro- vided was sparkling and it was presented in a way that left little to be desired, pictorially or otherwise. The action of the piece Is concerned with the habits of husbands who deceive their trusting wives with various spacious devices and skip away at night for care-free revels in Eilded cafes. Their companions are more or less stunning females.
 Not caring a fig, as 1t were for expense, euc!i damsels feast and drink and fre- quent taxicabs. One of these merry per eoDs happens to be dashing dame from Red Bank, N. J., who becomes involved with a number of persons at gay SUD- pers, including a deceitful father, his fiedgling son, and two friends of the fam fly one of whom is gay himself and the other trouble maker. There are, be- sides. the unsuspecting husband of the lady from Red Bank. who blunders into private dining rooms with disastrous re- suits and several amusing minor char. ecters.
 The excellence of the company did much to help along the fun of the lines and situations. Pearl Sindelar was suf. hciently stunning and quite naughty enough as ''The Girl" She wore besides several gowns that evoked ecstatic com. 1nent from feminine spectators and hyp norlzed large numbers of mere men Bobby Harry carried off the principa. comedy honors as Bertie Stewart. an in. nocent who soon gets wise,' and Harry Eanlon as his father was close secont in the fun-making. Richard Bartlett a, Percy Peters. gay husband with . mysterious disappearing throat complaint and Helene Salinger as Mrs John Stew art acquitted themselves very well, in
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
Mrs. Brothers Dead

Anniston, December 2&-(Special. )-Mrs. Jennie Brothers, wife of the late Dr. Philip Brothers. and 8 member. of one of the most prominent families of the state. died at her home at Zula, about eight miles from this city. Sunday morn ing, and her remains were laid at rest at the family homestead about o'clock this afternoon. Mrs. Brothers was devout Presbyterian and was widely kno VII throughout the county. She was about 70 years of age and Is survived by Dr. T. J. Brothers of this city, Mrs. w. G., Meherg and Mrs. T. g. Gray of Ohatchie and Miss Fannie Brothers, who lived with her. She was also the mother of the late g. D. G. Bruthers. one of the most dis tinguished attorneys of the county dur 1ng his day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
Quiet in Washington

Washington, December 26.-Christmas Monday in the national capital was as quiet as its predecessor, Christmas Day. President Taft surprised his staff at the executive office by appearing there for an hour in the morning and reading his letters.
 In the afternoon the President and Mrs. Taft drove around the city, stopping at the residence of Admiral Dewey for a few minutes to congratulate him on the attainment of his seventy-third birthday anniversary.
 Secretary and Mrs. Nagle gave a din ner tonight In honor of Miss Helen Taft. Members of the diplomatic corps and Washington's official set entertained at a number of informal dinners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
Killed in General Fight

Lexington, Ky, December 26.-One mar was killed, three others probably fatally injured and several others slightly wounded in a general fight at Christmas dance at the home of Craddock Willough- by, in Montgomery county, last night.
 Twenty-Five persons engaged in the fight which followed quarrel between two of them
 William Willoughby was shot and killef and his brother, Craddock Willoughby and two other men, whose names have not been learned, may die from theil wounds.
 A posse of officers has gone to the scene to prevent possible further blood shed and to arrest the men who partici pated in last nights fight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
many Cnses i'm -Recorder's Court

Judge Harris of the recorders court at Ensley has advised the court of ncials to bring their lunch with them this morning, as the largest docket that he has had before him since his ele- vation to the bench will confront them when the court convenes. There are 45 cases on the ledger and while there are no serious crimes charged they cover every form of misdemeanor on the calendar.
 The jail was emptied Saturday as Judge Harris had his Christmas habits on and turned all the unfortunates out. The jail has since been steadily re- filled so much so that Sergeant Brodie has put in requisition for more com modious quarters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
Killings in south Carolina

Columbia, S. C.. December 26.-The Christmas season in South Carolina has proved a bloody time and many kill ings, accidental and otherwise, are re- ported from different sections of the state. So far 12, deaths have been reported in the past three days and many persons have been wounded more or less seriously during the festivities in connection with the celebration of Christmas. Eight of the victims were white.
 An accident in a power house, a sui eide, the accidental burning to death of a negro woman, an accidental kill ing with rifle and eight homicides so far make up the list.
 The number of injured is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
Five Women Found Dead

Philadelphia, December 26.-Five wom- en were found dead in bed Christmas day in this city by other occupants of the houses where they lived. Death in each instance was due to heart disease.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Farrell, 65 years old, was found dead by her daughter, Elizabeth. Under almost the identical circumstances her husband was found dead on last Christmas.
 Mrs. Grace Daly, 2s years of age, wife of Jack Daly, a former well known pugilist, wsa found dead by Captain Briggs of the Salvation army. When Captain Briggs called to give Mrs. Daly a present he was shown up to her room, and when there was no response to ire quent knocking, the door was broken open. Mrs. Daily had been dead for sev- eral hours, stretched across the bed.
 Mrs Catherine Gibbons, 75 years old, who resided with sister, Mrs. Bridget Murphy, arose yesterday, was about to start to church. when she died suddenly.
 Mrs. Nellie McAnany, SS years old, was found by her husband.
 Mrs. Frazier, SS years old. was found by relative.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
SPECIAL RATES
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Special Homeseekers' Rates to points in the west and northwest. Tickets on sale first and third Tuesdays of each month. limited for return 26 days from date of sale.
 in the south and sOuthwest. Tickets on sale until April 30. 1911. Good to re- turn to May 31, 1911.
 Christmas and New Year Holiday Round Trip Rates-Tickets will be on sale December Is, 16, IT. 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 and S1, 1910. and January 1. 1911. 1911.
 For further information call on or write to P. Sid Jones. D. P. A, both nhnnes o77- BirminghAm- Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
At the BijOu
CAST OF CHARACTERS.

CAST OF CHARACTERS
 Rennie Holly-Miss Nettie Louden.
 Bessie Holly, Miss Mildred Jeanett.
 Martha Moore, Miss Maud Harrington
 Grandma Martin-Miss Sadie Steelsmth.
 Emmy Cobacker-Miss Edwina Levin.
 Jim Martin-Edwin Dale.
 June Holly-Miss Beulah Poynter
 David Stone-Joseph Kelvin.
 Alan Powell-John Bowers.
 Sheriff Wells-Charles B. Phipps.
 The Jailer-M. E. Palmer.
 Miss Beulah Poynter in her new play .The Little Girl That He Forgot" played to capacity house at the Bijou last night and the audience appeared delighted with the play, which is written by her. self
 Miss Poynter has touched on very weighty subject in her drama, that of a separate law for men and women In one bitter denunciatory speech In the third act Miss Poynter is superb and forcibly demonstrates her ability as an emotional actress
 The role of June Holly Is not an unfa- mihar one to the theatregoers. It por- trays that simple young country girl who is deceived by the rich young swell. She wanders away in her shame to return in sackcloth and ashes. The hero-villain, of course, does the manly thing and mar ries the heroine. thus relieving the audi ence.
 The acting of Miss Poynter as June Holly" is all that could be desired, but as much cannot be said for the play. were 1t not for the winning personality and peculiar beauty of Miss Poynter her self the play would be decidedly fiat. AS it is-well. the audience applauded vigor- ously at the end of each act, and the a;dience is the criterion of the merits of the play
 Miss Poynter has surrounded herself with a cast of ordinary merit. There is nothing extraordinarily brilliant in their performance, and again Miss Poynter comes to the rescue. In fact, Miss Poyn- ter has scored decided personal triumph in ''The Little Girl He Forgot
 John Bowers, who plays Alan Powell, the hero of the play Git takes the audi ence three acts to figure out whether he is the hero or the villain). is only fair ir his part. His greatest merit lies in look ing the part. As an actor he does not use ,ll the possibilities of the part. Joseph Kelvin as David Stone, the friend who stood by" slouches through a very good part in a manner that is unworthy of him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
Very Quiet Christmas

New Orleans, December 26-In 9 years this is the quietest Christmas we have had, so far as lawlessness, cuttings, shootings, thefts and other crimes are concerned, was the report of the police department this morning. While there were few cases of a more serious nature, and some brawls, the fires, murder, rob berries and other crimes and accidents which have marked Christmas celebra- ticns of former years were noticeable lacking.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
Two Killed in Fight

Waycross, Ga, December 26.--Two persons are dead, a third Is wounded and a fourth is reported to be badly hurt and probably in a dying condi- tion as a result of fights In and about Bachlott, southeast of Waycross, yes terday and today.
 The dead are Walter Allen and Dener Crews Allen was shot through the heart by Walter Crews, who in turn was shot by the dying man as he fell. Dener Crews was shot after Allen was killed, but the identity of Crews slay- CT has not been determined.
 Silar O'Quinn and Walter Crews are under arrest at Folkston. county seat of Charlton county, as a result of the shooting. Sheriff Wainwright made tie arrests at the scene of trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
1The Lottery Man"

Nothing could ingratiate reporter more in the eyes of the managing editor than a scoop" Since the first newspa- per there has been every kind of "exclu- sive story" but in the comedy of 'The Lottery Man." a new comedy by Rida Johnson Young. which the shuberts will present at the Shubert theatre next Thursday, matinee and night, with Will liam Resell in the name part, use is made of perhaps one of the most novel "beats' ever found in the columns of the press. The central figure in ''The Lottery Man" is Jack Wright. news gatherer, played by Mir Resell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
NezUS of EnSley

Quite a number of the employees of the steel plant will report for work this morning, as 1t Is stated that con siderable repair work will be done while the mill is shut down. Prac- ticaliy every employe was off work during the holidays and while the op- erating departments will be down un- til the middle. of the month many men in the other departments will be at work It is understood that the mill sill resume about January 15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
Broke Into Freight Car

Will Morris and Frank Lewis, two negro men, were arrested yesterday by Detectives Cole, Ray and Fully charged with burglary and grand larceny. It Is charged that the negroes broke into a freight car of the Alabama Great South ern railroad and stole a large amount of goods. Part of the stolen stuff was re- covered,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
Reinforcements on March

Chihuahua, Mex, December 26.-The 2oO0 government achievements are said to be on the march today pursuant to q design of surrounding the insurrectos. For this purpose they have about 2S0o men including Navarro's forces.
 The revolutionists are supposed to be still in the neighborhood of Pedernales and in the mountains near Nal Paso. News of conflict is expected at any time. The telegraph line still works west as far as San Antonio.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
..1'he Travelling salesman

The laughing comedy success of the season, 'The Travelling Salesman" by James Forbes. author of "The. Chorus Lady," will be the offering at the Jef- ferson theatre next Friday and Saturday and Saturday matinee, when Henry B. Harris will send the original New York and Chicago company to this city. The story of the play concerns Bob Blake, jovial fat drummer, who is compelled to spend Christmas day In an isolated village of the middle west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
EnsIey Personals

Mir and Mrs. Winn Davis of Chi ca go, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Davis on Avenue D. will return to their home today.
 MT and Mrs. J. Hal Simpson and family of Chattanooga are the guests of their parents. MT. and Mrs. J. R. Simpson, on Ensley Highlands.
 Miss Edith Brooks, who has been attending school at the Judson insti- tnte, Is home to spend the holidays with her parents at Palmer Terracs.
 MT. and Mrs. Schwartz of Pennsyl- vania are the guests of their daugh- ter, MT. and Mrs. Frank Nagel, at Shadyside
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
VIII Re No Strike

New York, December 26.-At a meeting of Longshoremen's Union Protective as- sociation tonight it was unanimously voted not to go on strike until times are better. Demands already have been made upon the various steamship companies for all increase in pay. These demands have been refused and tonight meeting was held for the purpose of determining the temper of the men. There are about 5000 members of the association.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-27
The Arcadiaua

''The Arcadians," which comes to this city on next Thursday at the Jefferson theatre is the latest and declared to be the most successful musical comedy since "The Merry Widow" It is said when an English musical comedy is good, it is very, very good, and when 1t is bad. it IS vapid "The Arcadians" is good, be- cause it is musical The sale of seats will commence this morning.