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Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-14

Tortajada excels in the dancing art
and in this little play she tells the
whole story by means of the dance, as
suming all the characters, NAL and fe-
male, herself. John P. Wade and
company come in a delightful sketch,
"Marse shelby's Chicken Dinner"
wherein the obtaining of the chicken
by the old darby servitor is not the
least interesting of the complications.
Quinn and Mitchell put up a very
funny travesty on the land booming
agent and the Flying Martins offer a
new thing in aerial acrobatics. Hal
stephens and his excellent offerings
from master plays, Meyers, Warren
and Lyon, the six Abdullas and Joseph
Adelman and family, with new motion
pictures, complete an excellent bill.
The big joint benefit to be given
under the auspices of the Theatrical
Managers Relief and Theatrical Me-
chanical associations at the Audito-
rum Friday afternoon, December 2,
has now assumed such definite shape
as to warrant the prediction that it
will be one of the most succesStul
affairs of it's kind in the history of the
association.
Such a wealth of talent has been
gladly volunteered that the program
will take from l p. m. until to carry
it through.
The yearly benefits, the proceeds of
which are devoted to those members
of the profession who have suffered
by sickness or distress, have been
growing more and more in popular
favor as the theatergOing public un-
derstands the object better for which
they are given. The small admission
fee of so cents for all seats guaran-
tees more than the moneys worth,
for every noted star-dramatic, musi-
cal and vaudeville-in the city at that
time, will be seen in their choicest
parts.
It is hoped that the present benefit
will exceed in artistic success and
receipts that given by the New York
association.
The management of Pantages has
secured the signature of Miss Bessie
Tannehill to contract calling for her
appearance this week in vaudeville.
During Miss Tanenhill's engagement
she will appear in costume and render
a number of selections from various
successes that won her fame in the
past. On the same bill with Miss Tan
nehill this afternoon and for the re-
mainder Of the week will be the Leo
Joe troupe of circus bicyclists, the four
Henrys, European whirlwind dancers;
Edw and Blanche Kunz, musicians
and VOcalists; Weiser and Dean,
comedians: Brothers CarpOs, equilib-
rists, and new motion pictures.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-14
ANNOUNCE FELLOWSHIP TOPIC

Reynold E. Blight, minister of the
Los Angeles Fellowship, will continue
his classes on Tuesday evening at
the Blanchard Music hall, 232 South
Hill street. The general subject of
the series is "How to Become a Master
of Life" and the subtopic for this
week is From Weakness to Power"
The public is invited
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-14

The third week of grand opera at
the Auditorium begins this evening,
when. the Bevani company presents the
ever popular "Rigoletta" with a star
cast. Ettore Campana the favorite
baritone, will sing the title role. Bat
tain will be the Duca di Mantova.
Gilda will be sung by Regina Vicarino.
Bevani will be the Sparafucilo and Ed
NEE de Dreux will have the dual role
of Maddalena and the Countess.
Popular priced grand opera has
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-14
PRETTY HEALTHY

The Stranger-Is this pretty
healthy neighborhood?
The Native-You bet it is. Thar amt
bin death here in years, 'ceptin the
undertaken, an he died of starvation.
-Harper's Weekly.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-14
TO GIVE TRAVEL LECTURES

The Young Women's Christian asso-
citation will institute a series of travel
lectures this evening, when Sydney
Ford" will give an account OF her re-
cent trip around the world. Each mem
ber is privileged to bring one guest.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-14

proved a sensation during the past
two weeks, and judging from the ad-
vance sale of seats for this week there
will be no abatement in popularity.
A Verdi Night will be tomorrows bill
A large portion of the boxes have been
reserved by the Dante Alighiere So
ciety of Los Angeles.
Not only Los Angeles but the outly-
ing cities are constant patrons of the
opera Last Saturday night a party
of $50 students from Pomona college
attended the production of Aida"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-14
MEXICAN ROBBED OF GOLD
WATCH AND $40 IN CASH

Two highwaymen held UP Jose Spa
dilla, a Mexican, shortly after midnight
today, beating him on the head and
robbing him of $40 and gold watch.
The robbery occurred near the corner
of BROOKLYN and Evergreen avenues.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-14
--I@
A MENTAL RELIEF

''Your husband seems less careworn than
formerly"
Yes; now that the baseball season is
over he hasn't got anything but his business
m worry him."
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-14
NOT A CLOSED INCIDENT

He-She has a pretty mouth.
She-Yes. but that's mere incident
Eyes, but it's an incident that's never
closed '-Yonkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-14
PROPER THING

Mrs. Myles-Is she bringing up her daugh.
Mrs. styies-oh, yes; they're all hobbled!-
Yonlkers Statesman.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-14

Real Spanish pantomime dancing
will be offered at the Orpheum. be-
ginning matinee today. when La Tor
tajada viii divert her audience with a
complete little tragedy entitled "Ad-
ventures of a Toreadore." Senorita
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24

bill' was not properly subject of dip- iomatic exchanges between Madrid and Rome. In this attitude he has ap- peared to have the support of King Alfonso.
 Much bitterness was engendered and Canalejas, himself an avowed Catholic. bore the brunt of the clerical oppo- sition. As a consequence of the un- changed positions of the government and the vatican the negotiations over the concordat were interrupted and the relations between Madrid and the Holy See severely strained
 The final fight was waged until the deputies were pretty well exhausted physically. Amendment after amend ment was voted down. At o'clock this morning Canalejas tntervened and in strong speech disclaimed any hostil- itv upon the part of the government toward the religious orders. He in sisted nevertheless upon the necessity of passing the bill in order that the government might resume negotiations with Rome.
 Senor Salaberry, the integralist, re- spending, said the opposition would
 fight to the bitter end. but Vasquez Mella Y Candido, leader of the Carlists. finally surrendered, saying that he did so out of pity for the stenographers after, however, registering a final pro [ test in behalf of the Pope who he said, would be grieved greatly.
 The final vote was then taken at s:3O o'clock after wkIch the chamber adjourned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24
FIREMEN MERRY AT
 CITY HALL ARMORY
Christmas Tree and Dance TborouxbIy Enjoyed By the Men Who
 Fight the Fires

Until an early hour this morning the fire ''laddies" made merry in the city hall armory. There was a Christ mas tree with Santa Claus in all his glory. He distributed the presents, of which there were many, much to the delight of the children present.
 In the beginning of the affair Chief Bennett made very happy little talk to the men congratulating them on the good work done by the department dur ing the last year and hoping that it would continue. He expressed the wish that the fire department have tree every year where they might enjoy the social life.
 Chief Bennett was followed by the Rev. J. A. Bryan, who followed the lines laid down by the chief and em- phasized what he had said. He closed with an especial prayer for the pro tection of the fire department and re- marked incidentally that there was only one class whom he believed should be permitted to dance-the fire men. At this juncture Santa Claus ap- peared and the distribution of the presents followed. Pandemonium reigned for few minutes After this the party danced until nearly day break.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24

the Sunday school salute, followed by the opening prayer by pr. John S. Foster and the little folks programme
 Christmas Wishes" by the Begin ners.
 "Christmas Song" by the Begin. ners.
 Santa Claus" by the Primary class
 Silent Night" song, by Mrs. Car ter, the chorus whistled by Mrs. Joe Swinsons class and the Presbyterian Buddies
 "Christmas Offerings" Miss Adams class.
 A free will offering for the begin ming of a fund to build an annex te the Sunday school was taken. The Of fcial potato weigher, J. A. Blackburn announced the winners In the potato contest, Moxine Shortridge having brought the largest sweet potato weighing 9% pounds. and Will Izy Mothershed the largest Irish potato eight 1X pounds.
 Dr. Foster made short talk, com nending the school for its fine spirit and zeal, and appealing to every church member to join In It's work. Super intendent Dixon announced that tho
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24
SPANISH DEPUTIES PASS PADDOCK BILL Premier Canalejas Wins a Most
 Notable Victory THE MAJORITY IS LARGE When the Final Fight Is Over the De- puties Are Worn Out as the sit-
 ting Lasts Part of the Day
 and All Night
THE MAJORITY IS LARGE

Madrid, December 23.-After a stormy all night session the chamber of dep uties today passed the government s Spaddock bill" by vote of 10S to 20.
 This is a notable victory for Premier Canalejas, obtained after bitter fight involving not only the opposition in epain but of the vatican, whose seal Of disapproval was set upon the leg hlation even before it had been sub mftted to the cortes. As originally drawn the bill prohibited the creation of further religious establishments in the country until the revision of the eoncordat had been completed or defi- n,te laws on the subject passed.
 In the senate the government ac- espted the amendment of Baron Sacre Llrio limiting the period of interdic- ton against new congregations to two years.
 The senate passed the measure on November 4, the vote being 149 to 5S. The majority in the upper chamber was greater than had been expected. It's passage in the lower house had been expected.
 The objection to the measure by the Holy See was based on the conten- tion that whereas negotiations were under way for the revision of the con- cordat of 1851 Spain could not in good faith adopt and legislate adversely af- fecting the congregations until these negotiations had been concluded. It was said that meantime the status quo should be maintained.
 Canelejas insisted upon a programme of religious liberty and maintained tha the matter covered by the paddock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24
CHAIRSELL HERE
 FOR THE HOLIDAYS

Arthur Chairsell, boys secretary of the Young Mems Christian association in Sa- vannah, Ga, now one of the most suc- cessful boys workers in the south, is in Birmingham spending the Christmas holi- days with his family.
 MT. Chairsell Is Birmingham boy. having been born and educated here. ana his success is the cause of special gratifi- cation to his many local friends. The as- sociation in Savannah is one of the livest in the south. and the boys work has been on the boom since MT. Chairsell took charge. He has over 400 boys. and more than 200 of them are enrolled in Bible classes. With two assistants he has been able to push the plans for getting the boy and holding his interest to success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24
MORNING SERVICES
 AT CHURCH OF ADVENT

The order of morning service at the Church of the Advent on Christmas Day will be as follows:
 Processional hymn No. fs, Adeste FL deles. Venite, No. "A Gin A. Lansing). Gloria Patri No. "A Gin A. Lansing). Te Deum No. 21, B flat (Stanford). Jubilate No. p, B flat (Stanford)- Introit hymn No. 5S, Shout the Glad Tidings.''
 Gloria Tibi, chant, No. TT (PleyeD. Hymn No. 5S, 70, Little Town of Beth lehem"
 Sermon.
 Doxology No. 192.
 Offertory No. 23, Tt Came Upon the Midnight" (Parker).
 Offertory sentence, Dr. Evans.
 Sanctus. chant, No. 193.
 Comm hymn No. 220. three verses. Gloria in Exc, chant No. 2O4 (old chant), Recessional hymn No co, Angels From the Realms of Glory"
 Soloists Mrs. Carl W. Leeds. soprano; MT. A. B. Kaufman, bass; organist and director Prof. Fred L.. Grambs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24
PLAN TO MODIFY
 TENNESSEE LAWS
Columbia Man Says Legislature May Modify Prohibition But That
 Hooper Will Veto It

Warren S. Parker of Columbia Tenn, who spent yesterday in Birmingham. stated that a bill is being drawn at the present time to bring about a modifi- cation of the prohibition laws in his state.
 This bill will endeavor to license the sale of liquor in Memphis, Nashville. Knoxville and Chattanooga" he said. 'It is claimed that the friends of the bill have majority in both houses.
 But my prediction Is that it will be vetoed by Governor-elect Hooper, and the majority in neither house will be large enough to carry the point over his veto. There is marked restlessness in Tennessee in reference to prohibition, however. It is as utterly disregarded in my state as 1t is in Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24
Real Estate Transfers

Deeds of conveyance in the following transactions fin real estate, in which amounts of $1o0O or more were involved. were filed yesterday in the office of the probate court:
 s4750-P. J. Trucks to William o. Ezell, lot 15 and part of lot IA, block 60, West End
 $1sOO-Dan Atkins to c. J. Whitehead, lot IS, block 2, Avondale.
 s1OOO-J. A. Mckee to J. V. Mckee, lots to 4, block c, Pratt Land and Improve ment companys survey of Minniesville.
 $225O-A O. Hamll to Herbert Levy, part of the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 20, township r, range west
 s3750-M V. Nisbett to M. E. Westfeld, lot 12 and part of lots and 8, block 2l, city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24
WOULD ABOLISH
 JURY COMMISSION
HERE THAT BILL IS BEING DRAWN IN SOUTH ALA- pAwA WITH THIS OBJECT IN VIEW

News that a bill was in course or prep ration in south Alabama, having for us nurnose the revocation of the act oi ''o last legislature instituting the jury com n,iss;oners. caused considerable dlscussloh in Birmingham yesterday.
 The news that the bill was being pre- pared came when an effort was made oS so,th Alabama legislators to enlist the aid of north Alabama legislators Tn re- neal;ng the statute which put the Jury commissioners in the saddle.
 Capt. J. A. Eastis, one Of JeHersoh legislators-elect. one of those who dls- cussed the matter in the Morris holei ,obbv yesterday, did not state whether ne would vote against the commissioners or not.
 ssrbe system, I believe,' stated he, IS a good one. But the argument made that the existence of three commissioners ana their clerk in each county imposes an unnecessary burden on the taxpayers, seems sound. From what I can learn the clerk is the only official absolutely neces- sary. He does the work, l am led to pe- lieve. It might be wise to amend the oiil to do away with so many commissioners and put one man in charge. One man who knows the people of the county would be sufficient, I believe. And in this way about $500 per year would be saved to every county"
 From what is learned a determined ef- fort to abolish the. jury commission oiii will be made during the early sessions of the next legislature. The present jury commissioners were appointed as ID known, by Governor Conner, and it Is their duty to see that every citizen of each county does jury service. and that none' uzhatsvar his influence. shirks that duty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24
BRING POTATOES AS
 PRICE OF ADMISSION
D elightful Christmas Entertainment
 Given at the First Presbyterian Church Last Night

The Christmas entertainment at the First Presbyterian Sunday school last night filled the church auditorium with more than 300 people. young and old. From the very entrance the spirit of Ch-istmastide was carried out. At the door an admission of one big potato was taken up, several barrels of big fine potatoes being collected, carefully weighed and prizes given for the largest potatoes.
 programme was carried out in the main auditorium in which all the little children participated, after which they marched to the Sunday school room just as Santa Claus arrived in his sleigh and appeared in the big red chimney. which had been erected for his special benefit, loaded with good things.
 Superintendent F. W. Dixon opened the entertainment with an exchange ot
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24
Stole Goods From Cars

Silas Moulton, negro, man, was arr rested yesterday morning by Detectives Wren and Sigsbee on charge of bur slary and grand larceny. It Is charged that the negro broke into the freight .eid day morning and stole lot of whisky, hats and shoes All of the property was recovered by the officers. The robbery was reported at o'clock in the morning and at 3 o'clock in the afternoon the negro was under arrest and the stolen goods recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24
Held for Highway Rohherx

Jim Melton and Paul Shivers, two negroes arrested some time ago by Officers Lyons and Todd on a charge of highway robbery, were rearrested yesterday by Detectives Burge and Me Duff on another charge of highway robbery. It Is charged that they hel. up Ransom Williams and relieved him of $20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24
--ss-------- - ClaiDaa He Waa Held I'm

Dave Thomas reported to the police yesterday that he had been held up back of the Bijou theatre last night by two negroes and relieved of s1.85 in money. He was unable to give a description of the two men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24

school has set a mark of 650 members for 1911
 The feature of the evenings enter tainment was the beautiful exposition of the childhood of Christ by Mrs. J. H. Phillips, illustrated with stereopticon viaVs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24
Warrant. for Road Overseer.

County warrants were issued to the county road overseers yesterday by the Board of Revenue, and all the men work ing on the county roads will receive their salaries before Christmas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24
Germ.n Lutheran serxices

Preaching will be in German at the morning service tomorrow at the German Lutheran Zion church. A children's Christmas festival will be held at o'clock in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24

Balloons, aeroplanes and other flying craft will help along the festivities of Christmas week in San Antonio. H. Eugene Honeywell. aviator. and director of the French-Amerlcan Balloon company of St. Louis, has secured winter quar- ters and aerial navigation will be on the programme until the spring months. San Pedro park has been secured and flights will be made from there. Arrangements have been made with the gas company for inflating gas for the massive, spher- ical balloons, dirigibles and all lighter air crafts. There will be daily flights with a captive balloon carrying a seven passenger basket to height of 1200 feet, and there will be a long distance flight of more than 100 miles each Sunday. Pas sengers for this flight will be chosen from among the brayer of the passengers who ascend during the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24
MILLIONAIRE IS ON GOVERNORS STAFF E. H. R. Green Is Buying Some
 Fancy Uniforms SAN ANTONIO AVIATION Aviators VIII Make the Texas City Headquarters for the Winter and
 Experiments VIII He Made
 With Dirigibles

San Antonio, Tex, December 2S.-(Spe- oial.)-E. H. R. Green, the son of and now business manager for Hetty Green. one of the worlds richest women, has accepted an office on the staff of Gov ernor-elect Colquitt. He will be lieu tenant colonel. and just because Fort Sam Houston is here, and San Antonio tailors are experts in military uniforms, he came here to have his measure taken for a uniform, or. to be more accurate for several fatigue and dress uniforms.
 'Of course," said MT Green, 'I have not made any fuss about accepting the office, but shall be at the inaugural ball OH January IT. Isn't that the date? Not withstanding all opinions regarding my right to ride on railway passes and still be colonel in the National Guard of Texas, nothing will prevent me from talk ing the job on the governors personal staff. It is all right, for while I am in uniform I am not riding on passes, and as there is no compensation to the office, l am told there can be no objection to my having railroad pass. So there you are.
 Mir. Green owns the Texas Midland rail road. He will stay in Texas until after MT. Colquitt's. inauguration You may say for me that Texas looks mighty good and that the financial conditions here are better than in the east On the whole Texas is worth everything that has been said about the state. Any man who could say what is causing the temporary de- pression in the financial circles of the east, and it was published in the morn-
 ing. would be receiving by noon all sorts of inducements to come to New York at a salary greater than the President Of the United States Is receiving. But think the new year will bring conditions that are worth the while, so to speak,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24
GAN FIT YOUR NOSE

With eyeglasses which will stay on. 5as. H. Finder Is an expert frame ad- luster and carries large stock. GOV oring all imaginable styles of eye- glass guards. s06 N, Nineteenth St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24

A problem that is causing some worry Is confronting army officers at Fort Sam Houston. Within the next six months at least 600 enlisted men of the Twenty second infantry. now stationed here, will have served the term of their enlistment and will be discharged from the army. AS rule, these men enlist again, either in the same regiment and company or in other regiments. Very few of the men now receiving their discharges are re-en- listing in the Twenty-second infantry, and the reason lies in the fact that in the foreign service the men get double time allowed on their service looking toward retirement. Most of the men now re- enlisting are going to Alaska and the Philippine islands.
 Fifteen years abroad is equal to 30 years service in the United States. An other reason why the soldiers are flock ing to the foreign service Is that an in- crease of 20 per cent in their pay is al lowed. They are given the same allow ance for clothing as in the states, where as the actual need for clothes Is less. In the foreign service the annual maneu- vers are dispensed with, and this Is also feature that pleases the soldier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-24

It is announced, after a conference be- tween the attorney for the Pullman com pany and the Texas railroad commission, that the company will make several vol uI.tary reductions following Commission CT williams motion to reduce the pres ent tariff They are to be in the same rate as those given over western states, in the agreement filed with the interstate commerce commission.
 J. 2. Wolters, attorney for the com pany, in a statement said: ''The schedule of rates the company has submitted to the interstate commerce commission, the details of which are now being worked out, will result in reduction of both in- terstate and intrastate rates as applied to Texas, that was practically sought to be procured by the railroad commission of Texas several years ago.
 "The revision proposes that when the lower birth rate Is $1 50, the upper berth rate shall be s1 .25 and that on all berth rates in excess of s1.50 the upper berth rate shall be 20 per cent less than the lower"