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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
ADJUSTMENTS
Otis skinner

Otis Skinner will appear at the Jeffer. son theatre tonight in his newest play entitled, Your Humble Servant" MT Skinner will essay the role of a star tragedian who has often been stranded but who has never lost ambition or felt himself out-moded by the young genera ton. He has a beautiful protege, a young girl whom he has protected from infancy. She is beloved by youth who has left home of luxury to become an actor The adventures of this troupe of strolers furnish the motive of the play.
 "A Gentleman From Mississfppi,v
 "A Gentleman from Mississippi was produced at the Shubert theatre last night with decided success. The play is such as will gratify the pride of a southern audience because of its rep resentation in the character of the "Gentleman from Mississippi" of that sense of honor" distinctly southern. It would also prove pleasureable to an audience in the north because of the provincial types that have been very accurately portrayed.
 . The plot centers about Senator Lang don, whose official seat has been se cured by politicians who hope to have his support in passing measure which will enhance their own financial stand ing. The senator realizes the difficult ty of fulfilling the duties of office when his knowledge of politics is only linn ited, so he decides to place his af- fairs in the hands of a secretary, who has better knowledge of the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
ANOTHER CIRCUS IS
 COMING TOMORROW

A genuine surprise is in store for those who profess to have knowledge of who is who in the circus world when the Hagenbeck- Wallace shows, which exhibit here tomorrow, erect their enormous tents. They will find this wonderful moving city of enchant- ment a big factor to be reckoned with in all future deductions and by pro- cess of elimination undoubtedly place them in the first ranking position among the big ones in the tented field. From a combined circus and trained wild animal show they have become a many-featured gigantic amusement enterprise which in breadth and scope and from the standpoint of originality of conception. is without counterpart in the world today.
 In the first place there Is a circus a large modern, three-ring circus equally as large without it's auxiliary attractions as any other show of sim liar character and with the advantage of presenting new faces and new acts circus performances are as complete Hnu perfect as brains, capital, 1n- genuity and talent can make them. Three hundred artists of both sexes and with international regulations rep resent every known class of arenic per- formers, and each and every one is a star in his or her respective line. There are companies and troupes of aerialists and acrobats; equestrians and equilibrists. There are premiers and coryphees in dancing advertisements and artistic ensembles inspiring and beautiful tournaments and thrilling races. A constant quest for novelty has been prodigiously fruitful of results, with the consequence that there are presented more startling so-called fea- ture performers than have ever been seen before.
 An interesting adjunct is the won derful trained wild beast exhibition which forms an important part of this many featured enterprise Heretofore without alluring aids, this trained wild animal organization has divided at tention with the largest travelling amusement enterprises and indelibly impressed itself on the public mind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
This Will Stop Your Cough in a Hurry Save @2 By Making This Cough
 Syrup At Home

This recipe makes a pint of better cough syrup than you could buy readymade for $250. A few doses usually conquer the most obstinate ,ough-stops even whooping cough quickly. Simple as 1t Is, no better remedy can be had at any price.
 Mix one pint of granulated sugar with 1s pint of warm water and stir for two minutes. Put 2H ounces of Pinex (ffty cents worth)- in a pint bottle; then add the Sugar Syrup, It has pleasant taste a1d lasts a fam ly..a long time. Take a teaspoonful every one, two or three hours.
 You can feel this take hold of a cough in a way that means business, appetite and Is slightly laxative, too. hoarseness, bronchitis, asthma and all throat and lung troubles.
 The effect of pine on. the membranes uable concentrated compound of Nor in guiaicol and all the natural healing pine clements. Other preparations will not work in this formula
 This Pinex and Sugar Syrup recipe has attained great popularity through out the United States and Canada. It has often been initiated. though never successfully.
 A guarantee of absolute satisfaction, or money promptly refunded. goes with this recipe. Your druggist has Pinex or will get it for you. If not, send to The Pinex Co.,, Ft., Wayne, Ind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19

| He finds such a man in the person of a young newspaper reporter, who, though relucta - to abandon his pro- fession, Is finally won over to the senator's services by the charms of one of the senator's daughters.
 The combination of the senator and his secretary proves effective in main- taining the dignity Of the formers po- sition and enables him to frustrate the designs upon him of his associates though not until 1t has been revealed | to him that the honor of his family
 and his property were involved in theiI | sche eme.
 l The main interest in the plot lies I in the struggle between the senator | and the clique of politicians, while a pleasant under-plot is afforded by the
 minor characters.
 The acting of the leading characters was creditable. The Senator" with
 his Falstaffan humor set off in pleas
 urable manner the simplicity of the southern temperament in contrast to It's superflciality as attempted in the
 parts of his son and daughters. In some places the situations were forced
 and the conventionalities of the stage
 became jarring, as for instance, when
 the senator's secretary tried to show
 his motives for abandoning his pro-
 fession, by making evident his admir- alton or the seDafor's daughters.
 on the whole. the play was a great success. with its wit and repartee and
 with it's splendid adaptation of each actor to his part. Robert A. Fischer, who took the leading role, displayed not only a fine compreh ension of his part,
 but established an identity with the character in the plot The acting Of Mr. John Butler as the reporter" was very realistic and effective and Miss Jane Fearnly as Hope Langdon. daugh ter of the senator. Is deserving of praise for hef creditable sketching of one of the most delightful parts of the play.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
'BESSEMER COUNCIL
 SESSION IS ROUTINE Peter Glynn Seriously Injured
 By Fall HOUSE IS DYNAMITED Negro Perpetrator Is Caught and Rushed To County Jail-Jonesboro Revival Arousing Great Inter .
 est-News of Bessemer
HOUSE IS DYNAMITED

Bessemer October 1S.-(Specia1.) 1.-The city council of Bessemer met tonight in regular session, George Ross, president of the council. presiding. There was full attendance, not chair being vacant. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved and the council got down to business immediately.
 Judge B. c. Jones appeared before the council with a complaint signed by a number of citizens charging the Besse- mer Water Works company with vio- lation of their contract with the city by discriminating in the charges between cit zens and also charging that they were imposing exhorbitant rates After con- siderable discussion the matter was re- ferred to the water works committee to report back at the next meeting.
 On recommendation of Mayor I. A. Lewis the claim of P. H. O'Brien against the city was referred to the street and light committee and the city attorney. He also recommended that turnkey fees be charged for county and other prisoners placed in the city jail. This matter brought about considerable discussion and an ordinance was adopted to that ef- feet.
 On the mayors recommendation the public building committee was empowered to make necessary repairs on the city jail He also recommended that the finance committee. prepare an annual bud get, each department to have an appro- priation. sz.s.s4s. The reports of the city officers were received. as information.
 The report of the special committee on placing fiagmen at the crossings of the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic and the Alabama Great Southern railroads was received recommending that fagman be placed. After considerable discussion by Mayor Lewis, T. T. Huey, repre- senting the railroads; Aldermen Me- Tycire, LaRue and others, the report was
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19

ufacture and sale of a patented frog less'' switch and in general manufac- turing business. was yesterday incorpor- ated. the capital stock being placed at s11,ooo, when application for charter and articles of incorporation were filed In the office of the probate court. The chief office of the company will be in Birming ham, and business will be begun with the total amount of authorized capital paid in. Officers and incorporators are: c. E. Risher, president Charles F. Stacks, vice president; w. c. Harkins, secretary and treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19

as the moset remarkable exhibition of the character ever presented. There are startling new groups and sensational surprises in these trained wild animal performances, which have never been equaled for daring and originality. Among the many actors of the animal Kingdom are African lions, Bengal tigers, tigresses. polar bears, leopards. pumas and zebras. Besides these many European novelty exhibitions and Ori- ental expositional features that in themselves would compose several or- dinary tented organizations are pre- sented for the delectation and amuse- ment of the circus loving public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
adopted and an ordinance passed by

adopted and an ordinance passed by unanimous consent.
 Under the head of election of minor city officials Shank Gamble was elected poundkeeper, George Goings elected as .supernumerary No. 1, W. J. May as su- pernumerary No. 2.
 An ordinance was passed to appoint a tax assessor for the current tax year A resolution was introduced to increase the city liniits,i so as to connect Jonesboro and Bessemer.
 Alderman McTyeire introduced a resolu- ton to set aside the payment of the al- dermens salary. This was opposed by Alderman LaRue, who raised a point of order, which was sustained by the presi- dent.
 A report of the chief of the fire de- partment was received, recommending the election of additional f1remen and of an assistant fire chief. This was referred to the fire committee. D,
 After disposing of further routine busi- ness the council adjourned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
MEETING
 { TOMORROW NIGHT

Tomorrow night the Chamber o1 Commerce will hold an adjourned meet ing when the subject, How Birming ham Gyows and How To Best Promote Her Further Growth" will be the prin- eipal topic considered.
 At the meeting last week so much time was taken up with the plans foI 1olding census jubilee that business If the chamber was not touched.
 It will be an important meting and will be attended by numbers of people vho find it impossible to get out in the afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
M'DOWE[L'S PLAN
 ID BUILD ROADS Would Assess Cost on Adjacent
 Property WORKS WELL IN NORTH Bond Issues for Roads Unfair Because So Many Taxpayers Fall To Be
 Benedted By Improve ment
WORKS WELL IN NORTH
BY WALTER HARPER

Everybody favors the building of good roads,
 No further education along this line Is necessary.
 The only question that remains is the best method of building them.
 The Alabama Good Roads association is asking for state and federal aid. Gov ernor Conner says the state has no money and can have no money for long time with which to build roads.
 No man can promise that the federal government will or can appropriate suffi- cient sums to make road building effec- tive for a long time to come in all or many of the states.
 Yet the building of good roads is i'm perative. The people want them now. Some of the counties of Alabama have issued bonds to the limit of their credit for the building of roads. These issue. have been exhausted in some instances with only part of the county systems completed
 Good roads have been built out from the principal towns in the counties, leav. HE IHe tXlTcIHt pOItlOHo OL thc ioaus unimproved. This Is we'll as far as il goes, but it Is not satisfactory to all the people who are taxed with the cost The good roads so constructed are an inspiration for better roads all over the county and serve to emphasize the in adequacy of the roads that are not im- proved.
 in a rftfaS nl Ia In ai with a bond issue on the couhty's credit they have to bear more than their pro- portionate share of the expense of build ing roads in the country It is true the roads benefit them, but in some cases they have to pay as much as three- fourths of the expense, besides paying all the cost of keeping up and building streets in the city.
 Then again there is strong objection in some localities to the issue of bonds. II is hard, sometimes, to break down this objection.
 Yet the people who appreciate them de- mand better roads.
 M. H. Mcdowell, one of the most suc- cessful business men of Birmingham, chairman of the finance committee of the Birmingham City Council and an author ity on financial matters, has made a study of road building not only in Alabama but in some of the states where the highways have been improved according to the most advanced methods.
 His plan Is to build them at the ex- pense of the property adjoining such road and affected by such improvement.
 "A few years ago spent some time in Indiana and one or two other of the mid dle western states and made a careful study of the methods used in the build- ing of good roads," said Mir. Mcdowell.
 There the roads are built at the ex-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
.erhe Girl Behind the Counter.o

Lew Fields greatest musical comedy success, ''The Girl Behind the Counter,'' will be offered for local approval Friday night at the Shubert theater This com- edy, which comes to southland for the first time, enjoys the distinction of hav- ing the longest run in New York, in fact, far exceeding the stay of the Merry Widow MT. Fields is sending the entire production intact. and a company of singers, dancers and laugh producers said to be unequaled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
Marriage Licenses Issued

Marriage licenses have been issued as kfollows from the office of the probate court.
 John Jackson of Bessemer to Miss Lydia Chambers. L. R. Farrell of Birmingham to Miss May King.
 Edward Nichols of Birmingham to Miss Ida Mae Hicks.
 Ernest O. Wrenn of Birmingham to Miss Annie Laura Larkins. Jack Morrow of Birmingham to Miss Bertie Higgins.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
Chr of oil Turns Oyer

car of oil turned turtle in the Frisco yards yesterday and crew of men worked all day and late into the night getting the damage repaired. The oil flowed over a wide area and com pletely submerged the tracks for a short time. The car was placed upon the tracks at late hour last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
Peter Clynn Iniured

Peter Giynn, an old rolling mill em- ploye, aged about 65 years, fell down the steps of Rebie hall this afternoon and sustained severe injuries. His left shoul- der was dislocated and his left wrist broken. He had bad gash in his head and was otherwise bruised up.
 He was carried to the Robinson hos pital for treatment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
Commercial Rally Postponed

The date of the state commercial ral- -ly which has been planned for Mont gomery November 22 and 23 has been postponed until November 29-30, on ac- count of the Birmingham census jubi- lee. Plans are progressing rapidly for that 4heeting, which is expected to be representative of every section. It is given under the auspices of the Ala bama Commercial and Industrial asso- cfattou
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
Negro Dynamites House

Noah Cook, negro employed at the Fossil mines. was arrested today by Offi- cer c. H. Greenlee. of Jonesboro, charged with blowing up the house of George Williams also a negro at Fossil mines last night Dynamite was used and the house was literally blown to pieces. No one was injured by the explosion as no one was in the house at the time. Offi- cer Greenlee tracked the negro with the dogs and located him near the scene of the explosion. A woman was supposed to be the cause of the outrage. Cook was carried to the county jail late this aft ernoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
At the Bijou

The audience roars with laughter, the comedians are spurred to greater efforts, the audience roars with laughter again, and thus 1t goes at the Bijou this week, where "McFadden's Flats is playing. It would be hard to decide which part of the performance pleased most, the singing, dancing or the comedy. There are matl- nees Thursday and Saturday, and per- formances every night this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
Ninety-Nine Years Sentence

Judge White, the negro charged with he attempted burning of w. D. Lanier's 8 home some time ago, was this after noon sentenced to serve 99 years in the penitentiary. The charge against White was arson in the first degree.
 It will be remembered that he broke into W. D. Lanier's home several months lgo and after first robbing the inmates set the house on fire in four places. Mir. Lanier was much gratifled when he was told of the sentence imposed upon White by the jury. At the time of the capture feeling was, so high that White was rushed to Birmingham and placed' in the county jail for protection.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
At the Orpheun

This weeks bill upholds the standard established by the management of the Orpheum. There are five acts and three motion pictures, with change of pie lures every day, and not a single weak act is included in thes five. The wonder workers of the bill are Howe and Howe, mind readers, who mystify the audience with their weird ability to read the mind. There is matinee daily at o'clock and performances every night at 7;30 and 9 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
Church Notes

A revival at the Jonesboro Methodist church is in progress and great interest s being manifested in 1t. The meeting g being conducted by the Rev. J. r. 5turdivant pastor of the First Methodist church at Bessemer. He will preach very morning and evening during the revival.
 The Missionary society of the First Methodist church is holding a prayer ser vice every afternoon at 3:3D at the High choo auditorium. All members of the ioeiety are urged to attend.
 There will be a meeting of the Young Ladies' auxiliary to the Baptist church next Friday evening at the home of Mrs. ,. K Hanby. All of the young ladies of he church are requested to attend. A meeting of the Ladies' Aid society was leld yesterday afternoon at the church md much routine business transacted.
 Personal Mention
 Mrs. J. E. Meyers has received inior- nation that her brother w. IT. Cooke, Is lead at Beaver Falls, Pa. MT. Cooke sas the father of Miss Sarah Cooke.
 The many friends of the Rev. MT. Car lsle of Jsnesboro will be pleased to earn that he is improving after his re- ent illness, and expects to be able to esume his duties at an early date.
 S. W. Nunnally is seriously ill at his dome in McCalla.
 Mrs Smitherman, the mother of Mrs. ,eoree W. Jones, is very ill at the home her daughter.
 Mrs. Joseph Pickens is visiting friends nd relatives in Cullman.
 Mrs. A. W. Phillips and daughter have eturned home after a pleasant visit to IF. and Mrs William Nolan.
 Mir. and Mrs. Sam Travis have returned rom visit to Mud Creek. caused by the 'llness and death of Mrs. Travis father Mrs. J. w. Rarden has returned homt .fter a visit to her mother at Moundville
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
ANNOUNCE MENT

Every woman who believes that The road fo r mans heart is through his stomach should try Red- snapper Sauce, the perfect seasoning. Ask your
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19

FrogIess Swith Company Formed
 The Birmingham Frogless Switch com. pany, authorized to engage in the man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19
JAS. H FINDER.

Leads the way in making fine eye- glasses. The Finder Tories and the Kryptok Invisible Bifocals are won derful inventions and are a distfncv advance in the art of eye-glass mak- ing. Jas. H. Finder. scientific. opti- clan, 306 N. Nineteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-10-19

Just opened. Everything new and modern. Opposite Court House. Am pie free sample rooms and everything convenient for travelling men.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-10
THOMAS BADLY HURT.
Injury During Boston Game More
Serious Than Reported.

Injury During Boston Game More
Serious Than Reported.
Philadelphia, Sept. 10.-Catcher Ira
Thomas of the Athletics is more seri-
ously injured than was indicated by
the reports sent out from Boston.
When Thomas returned to his home
here he at once went under the care
of a physician. The catcher has been
suffering severe pains in his back all
day, and it has not yet been possible to
determine the full nature of his injury.
In Thursdays game at Boston Thomas
made a long drive and slide into the
second base bag. He was forced to
leave the game at once, but it was not
thought hat he had suffered anything
but a slight strain of his back. After
he returned to his hotel, however,
Thomas suffered so severely that Man
ager Mack determined to send him to
this city so that he could be under the
care of the Athletics physician.
Thomas seems to be unfortunate in
games played at the Hub. During the
Athletics last trip here Ira had his
thumb broken and was out of the
game for five weeks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-10
SACRIFICE MEN To.
SAVE BATTLESHIP

Norfolk, Va, Sept. 10,-Men landing
at Old Point from the battleships say
the three men who met death aboard
the North Dakota were not killed by
the explosion of oil, as at first report
ed. but were drowned when fire room
No. 3 was flooded to prevent the spread
of the flames and the explosion of the
magazine located just over the fire.
The bodies We're recovered when the
compartment was pumped out.
The three victims all were found in
the coal bunkers. The flooding Of the
fire room is said to have been neces-
sary to save an explosion of the pow
der magazine, which was only seventy
five feet from the oil tanks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-10
ODELL OUT OF POLITICS.
Former Governor Announces That He
Has Retired.

Has Retired.
Newburg, N. Y, Sept. 10.-Former
Governor Benjamin B. Odell, Jr., has
formally announced his retirement
from politics. In a statement issued
last night he says in part;
prior to my departure for Europe l
informed those who are entitled to my
confidence that it was my intention to
retire absolutely from active participa-
ton in politics In this district. Since
my return this decision has only grown
stronger. and It's announcement has
only been delayed to the present mo-
ment at the request of those who have
thought that perhaps party harmony
might be restored through compromise
and that l could be of service in that
direction"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-10
judge Proctor Clarke Reappointsd.

"NA" '"NNS' ~'@ No HGdPPUfIIEu.
Albany, n. Y, Sept. 10.-Governor
Hughes today redesignated Judge John
Proctor Clarke of New York as an
associate justice of the appellate di-
vision of the supreme court, first de-
partment, for the term of five years,
beginning Oct. 4. His, prior designa.
ton as an associate justice is about
to expire.