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The Detroit times., 1910-01-10
oAYETY.

Several years ago Murry Living.
stone sang "Mariucca" In Italian
makeup with a burlesque show. and
made hit with it Then he put on a
little fuller Italian part. This week
he is here with the Star and Garter
show in the Gayety In one-act
sketch. "The Man From Italy. which
IS gem Of its kind. little drama OF
the slums in which an italian peddler
OF statuettes, a girl walf and her lover
are the characters. IL Is a master
piece Of its kind and the character or
Antonio Giuseppe Dacigalupo has been
brought by Livingstone close to per-
fection. Gladys Crolius and Harry
Tyler assist him very capaply.
On the musical side, Ethel Kirk is
lne star OF the show She sings OPP
cratic selections and popular music
alike In charming manner and with
excellent quality. Robert Ellis sings
The Detroit times., 1910-01-10

The governments of Great Britain.
France and Italy will send expert
aviators to this country as attaches
Of their embassies to note the pro-
gress OF aerial navigation.
The Detroit times., 1910-01-10
IocAI 1; 1Hjj PLAYHOUSES

Girl o Mine" In a way to win sew.
cral encores. Murry Llvingston's s
Never Again" song is well acted out
and made a success. The chorus has
one novelty number in the presenta-
tion OF thu holidays. each girl repre-
senting some festal day from New
Years TO Christmas.
Charles o. Rice and Fred NJ. Cady
are billed as comedians. They have
long memories ard convincing ways,
being able TO remember jokes almost
everyone else had forgotten aud TO
convince the audience that they were
funny. Rice gives an imitation OF Gre
atore that IL good. however
The Detroit times., 1910-01-10
AVENUE.

Music that ranged from grand opera
to rag-time, aud clever specialties
turned what promised to be an ind!f.
ferent performance into a breezy ex-
hibition In the Avenue theater Sunday
afternoon, when the Brigadiers opened
a weeks engagement.
The Brigadiers themselves haven't
much to enthuse over, but the com
pany carries several high-class vaude-
vile actions, and taken as a whole,
the show made a hi;
The company is greatly handicapped
In that 1t has no comedian capable OF
creating a laugh. Dick Brown tries
II. but Dick chews his words so that
no one knows whether he is talking
The Detroit times., 1910-01-10
MR.. SKYGACK, FROM MARS.

He Visits the Earth Special Correspondent and Makes
Observations His Notebook.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
.CULLMAN CRIMINAL
 CASES ARE TRIED
Several Politicians Want Gov
 ernor O'Neal's Jobs
NEW AIRSHIP INVENTED
Fred schuffIer, Formerly CuIIman Hoy, Claims To Have Some Air
 ship Plans Which VIII
 OufcIass Any Machine


 Cullman, December 13.-(Special.) )-The criminal docket is being disposed of as rapidly as possible. Several cases were continued and some dismissed Monday. The State vs. Taylor Stewart, charged with perjury, was tried Monday after noon and consumed the entire evening, going to the jury about o'clock Monday night.
 The last day of the civil week was de- voted to the trial of c. w. Hanley vs. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company, in a suit in which the plaintiff had sued the railroad for s30,0Oo for in juries received while repairing the de- fendant company's depot at 0neonta. The case went to the jury about 8 o clock Saturday night who, after a short de- liberation, returned verdict for s90OO in favor of the plaintiff.
 Next week the trial of the men charged with the violation of the prohibition laws, for which indictments were found at the last session of the grand jury, will be disposed of.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
New Airship Invented

Fred Shuffler, young man who was horn and reared in Cullman and has lived in this city all his life 1p until two years ago, when he went to Illinois. where he began working for a railroad company as a machinist, has invented aa airship which promises to be a decided snecess.
 Young Schuffler's invention, it, is said, can be used either as a monoplane or aeropfane, and his ideas which are em- braced in the invention are said to have solved the problem of the practical use of the equilibrator. He has recently re- turned from trip to the different points in the United States where he visited the aero fields where practical demon. strations were being made with the famous Wright and other flying ma chimes. and he is now in Cullman for the purpose of interesting capital sufficient to have machine of his invention made so that he can give practical demon strations of it's work. He has with him here the drawings of his invention and hls patents are now pending with the United States government and also in foreign countries.
 For the past seven years Young Schuffler says he has been working on his invention, although the people of Cullman were not aware of the fact un- til he came back from Illinois for the purpose of interesting his friends here in the project The young man is practi- cally without means, so far as being able 10 have his machine built, and he hopes to interest his friends in Cullman in the matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
TUSCALOOSA WANTS
 NEW PAVEMENTS
Ordinance Being Prepared Tc
 Authorize Work
RECOVER STOLEN GOODS
pr. Bineham's Friends Proud Of His New Masonic HonOrs-Dugger Takes Charge of Tuscaloosa
 POstoffIce

Tuscaloosa, December 13.-(Special.) At a meeting of the Tuscaloosa city council the street paving question that has been the chief object for discussion at the as- serablies of the citys councilmen for tho past six weeks was given decided inn petus toward actual solution. The city attorney and the city engineer were or dered to prepare an ordinance calling for the paving of the business section of the city, and committee wes appointed tp visit Chattanooga, Atlanta and Meridian to inspect the different paving materials at the invitation of the various paving committees. It is now only question of few weeks before work on the paving of the most important city blocks will be begun.
 Other important matters transacted were a rendering of the cty's financial report and the instructing of the city S attorney to prepare an ordinance requir- ing all pool rooms to be built on a level with the street and to be free from all screens and partitions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
GADSDEN CITY
 COURT ADJOURNS
Plans Being Prepared For Addition To Postoffice Building-Cfty Will Finish Water Plant

Gadsden, December 13.-(Special)- Judge J. H. Disque today adjourned the September term of the city court and all cases that have not been tried will go over until the next term. The judge was taken III some weeks ago and was unable to finish up the work of the
 term. The January term will be opened in a few weeks and litigants will be given an opportunity to have their diff 1 ferences adjusted Because of the ill., ness of Judge Alto V. Lee of the crim- inal division of the city court, Judge Disque attempted to perform the jul dcial functions of both courts, but the strain was too great and as a result suspended altogether.
 According to reports received here the architects are busy with the plans for the enlargement of the federal building here and everything will be in readiness for putting the two addi- tional stories on the building some time during the coming year. The ap- propriation for this work has been made and the money will be ready at any time. When the building is completed as three-story structure there will be few, if any. more hand some buildings in the state. The ad- dition to the building is made neces- sary by the creation of the Gadsden district of the federal court for the sit ting of which the extra room Is needed. The General Contracting and Con struction company of Atlanta, which had the contract for the building of the city's new water plant, and which has encountered financial difficulties, has surrendered the contract and the city will finish it itself. The bonding ing of the work by the construction company will secure the city against all loss by the failure of the contractor in completing the plant.
 The committee from the Business Mems club, which had in hand the matter of the right of way for the Chattanooga Southern railroad, has had several meetings and, while no formal report has been made, 1t Is understood that as a result of Its investigations it will report tAse the company is ex- peCliHB to puy pioPCity dt icoS eHdh it's real value. Officers of the company enlisted, the support of the club and insisted that while the company was willing to pay for the property needed that the owners were unwilling to take what 1t was worth. The commit tee finds that the company is wanting to buy for little less than half the mar ket value of the property and will doubtless make this their report. What action will then be taken is not known but the company will probably raise it's offers and some compromise will undoubtedly be effected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
SEASON OF OPERA
 IN PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia, December 13.-Society to- night graced the opening of the Phila- delphia season of opera by the Metro poitan Opera company of New York at the Metropolitan opera house.
 "Tannhauser" with Slezak, Morena and Fremstad in the principal parts was sung.
 This was the first performance of opera here since Oscar Hammerstein retired from the field, and it was notable be- cause 1t marked the abandonment of the historic Academy of Music as the fash ionable home of opera.
 Since 1897 all the famous stars of opera have sung at the academy, and the lead CTS of society occupied the boxes year after year. Tonight the stage of the house built by Hammerstein was occu- pied for the first time by the Metropoli- tan company, and a great audience greet ed the singers.
 The season promises to be the most successful ever given here. Including productions by the Chicago Opera com pany, there will be 46 performances, and already all of the boxes and practically all of the seats have been subscribed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
ACTION AGAINST THE z. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS

Albany, N. Y., December 13-Attorney General OMalley today received a com munication from Milton Bucky, a lawyer of New York, asking him to begin an action against the Knights of Pythias to cancel it's certificate to conduct a life insurance business in this state and ap- point receiver of all assets and prop erty in the state. He also asks that the order be enjoined from doing any further business in New York.
 MT. Bucky, acting for Thomas Barber of Brooklyn, alleges that information furnished by the supreme lodge of the order shows that at the present time it is carrying insurance of the fourth class amounting to $20,667,50O with cash on hand to pay this totallng $615,5eS.
 The attorney general has taken the letter under advisement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Make Men Young Again
This Man Is Young at 55 Years

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Rat Humphries Tried First

Anniston. December 1S.-R. R. Humphries, better known as Rat Humphries, was the first of the two brothers to be placed on trial in the city court of Anniston Tuesday morn ing for the murder of his brother, l. L. Humphries, which he is said to have perpetrated in connection with a brother and young farm hand near White Plains last July.
 Present indications are that the trial of the three men will consume the rest of the week, if not a longer time. The evidence is said to be most ly circumstantial, though about 50 wit nesses have been summoned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Explanation Is Made

Calais, Me, December 13.-George M Hanson, supreme chancellor of the Knights of Pythias, when informed of the request made today by Attorney Gen. eral OMalley of New York for an ac- ton to adopt receiver and enjoin the order from doing any further insurance business in New York state, said that he had not heard of the case and had TO statement to make. Supreme kepres- sentative Edward c. ReyEolds of P ,rt- land said the question results from changes now being made 'n the fourth class of the insurance department to this end and holders of fourth class insurance arc now being given several options from which to choose. They may change the amount of insurance under the pres ent rate, he added, or. may have the present benefits reduced and the present payments maintained.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
nistrict Stewards to Meet

Anniston, December 13.-(Special)- Rev George L. Jenkins, presiding el- der of the Talladega district of the Methodist Episcopal church, south, has called meeting of the stewards of his district to be held at Talladega on Monday afternoon, December 19, at which time plans will be formulated for the advancement of the interests of the church in this section. Dr. Jen- kins has the financial condition of the church in this section on better basis than it has been for many years. He was recently reelected as presid- ing elder and will hold his first quar- terly conference at Anniston on Jan nary 97
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Alderman GuiImnrtin To Resign

Anniston. December 13.-(Special)- Alderman E. c. Guilmartn of this city has caught the back the farm spirit and will leave in a few days for Cleburne county, near Heflin, where he will follow the agricultural pursuit along modern enlightened scientific methods He says he has the utmost confidence in the future of agriculture in the south and wants to get on the job while the going is good.
 The departure of MT. Guilmartin from the city will leave vacancy oh the board of aldermen. sHe has not yet rendered his resignation, but says he will do so at an early date. The election of his successor will rest largely upon the recommendation of his associate from the Fourth ward, s. F, Morris. assistant manager of the Union Foundry plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Husband Still Missing

Anniston, December 13.-(Special J. Jim Belfiowers, the young Annistonian who msysteriously disappeared from home last Thursday after being discharged from his position with the Kilby ma chine works, is still missing, it is said, and no word has been received from him by his young wife, who is in a case of sickness and Restitution at their bleak home in the old Georgia Pacific depot in Glen Adde Charitably inclined Annis- tcnians have given attention to the case of the distressed wife, however, and she will not be allowed to suffer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14

his reappointment as postmaster of De- catur and also as a delegate from Ala bama to the rivers and harbors con vention.
 In discussing his visit MT. Moseley said: "From what l could gather at Washington from conversations with the postoffice officials, am convinced that the government is ready to erect hand some and commodious building here just as soon as Decatur and New Decatur are consolidated. I was present at a session of Congress when a bill carrying S50,000, GOO was introduced and in my opinion Congress will make liberal appropriations for the Tennessee river, and Congress-
 man William Richardson assured me that he was of the same opinion.
 Nearly all of the northern men with whom I conversed were deeply interested in the negro problem and asked me many questions concerning the negro. They wanted specific information regarding tho race, from the criminal black up to the Booker Washington type"
 Postmaster Moseley expressed himself as being of the opinion that postmaster for Decatur would not be appointed for some time yet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Plum Applicants

When Governor-elect O'Neal has been inaugurated and the proper time arrives friends over the state, it is rumored that tho governor will be called up to remem- ber several of his friends in this county. It is known that several applicants have already been filed for positions in the different departments. Most of the appli- cations that have been sent in from Gull man county have been in the convict de- pertinent. It is known that several have applied for the position of transfer agent in this department.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
pr. Bingham Honored

loosa Masonic lodge returned they came back feeling proud because of the fact that one of their number had been high ly honored by the grand lodge of Ala lama, which met recently at Montgom- cry pr. w. E. Bingham was elected to
 he office of most excellent high priest of the Royal Arch Masons. For many years Dr. Bingham has taken live and in, ,elligent interest in all phases of Ma sonic work and his new honor is a dis tinct compliment to his ability and love for the order.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14

''I want to say for the benefit of sonc roor dyspeptic that Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets will give comfort and cure every tune. Five dollars a box would not stor my purchasing them should I ever suffer again as I did for a week before using them.
 'The one 50-cent box I bought at my druggists did the work and my digestion is all right again.
 Many of my neighbors have also tried these tablets and found them to be just as represented and MT. Films also wants me to use his name in endorsing Stu arts Dyspepsia Tablets
 Signed
 "A. Films and Chas. F. Buzzen,
 Asst. Postmaster
 South Sudbury, Mass Mrs. James Barton, of Toronto, Canada writes: For eighteen months I suffered from what I supposed was bladder and kidney trouble, and took medicine from three different doctors, without any sigr of cure I felt so i'll at last was hardly able to do my work.
 1T thought I would try a box of Stu arts Dyspepsia Tablets and see if the, would make me feel better, never reall, thinking I had dyspepsia. but after only three or four tablets had been taken al the acid trouble disappeared and then discovered I had had acid dyspepsia while the doctors had been treating me for kidney and bladder trouble and one of them treated me for rheumatism.
 My digestion is fine, my complexion clear and I am able to do my work and low spirits are unknown to me.
 T am thankful for finding. cure SC good and so pleasant to take as Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. I am surprised at the change they have made in me-
 All druggists sell and recommend Stu art's Dvsnepsia Tablets, because they contain only the simple natural dlges- tives, and taken after meals prevent acidity and cause prompt digestion and assimilation of food.
 Physicians everywhere indorse them be- cause they are as safe for the child as for the adult; they are invaluable for soui stomach, nervous dyspepsia, heartburn gas on stomach and bowels and every form of stomach derangement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
STORE BURNS AT
 EDWARDSVILLE

Edwardsville, December 13.-(Special.)- J. Fire originated in the Cleburne Mercan- tile company's store here this morning about o'clock. The building and the stock of goods is an entire loss, amount ing to $5oOo or s6OOO. This was partly cov- cred by insurance.
 The ire was not discovered until the building was falling in. The alarm was given and by good work by the bucket brigade other building were saved though two others caught fire several times. The Mercantile building was single story brick building, owned by Mrs. T. J. Bur ton, and she only carried a small insur- ance on 1t. The Mercantile company was managed by E. A. Howle of this place. It is not known how the fire originated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Goods Stolen

Following the arrest of Gus Thornton. the negro who entered the Rosenan de- partment store last Sunday night Chief of Police King, accompanied by one of the Rosenan employees, went to Eutaw, the scene of Thornton's capture. and succeeded in getting a good portion of tho stolen property. It Is thought that about S400 worth of the merchandise was recovered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Capitalists In City

Anniston, December 13.-(Special.)- Charles E. Marlor, who is connected with the New York general office of the Central Foundry company, is in Aniston on an official visit to the plant of that concern in this city, which Is said to be in excellent condition. H. B. Campbell, another capitalist of Portsmouth. Va, was also in Anniston this week in the interest of the Har- Bison Walker Refactories company, which has established quarries in the Anniston district, near Oxford.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Fancher Stabbed

Frank Osborne of Golden, Miss, stabbed Conce Fancher last night, it is claimed, and has fled. The two young men be- came involved in a quarrel, whereupon Osborne drew knife and stabbed Fanch- CT and fled. Dr.. Bostiek dressed the wound and reports that the injury may not prove fatal No action has been taken to capture the assailant and no one has any trace of him. These two men have been the best of friends in the past and often associated together.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14

in Corinth, Miss, yesterday Conductor Ed Carnegay, on the local accommoda- ton train No. 30S. from Haleyville to Cor nth, was severely hurt, receiving inter- nal injuries and some broken ribs. A telegram was sent his wife at Haley vile to meet him at Red Bay on the fast mail train. c. B. Blackburn relieved the unfortunate man as conductor,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Bell Boy In Trouble

Anniston, December 13.-(Special.)- Charlie Teague and Jim Dawson, Jr, bell boys at the Alabama hotel, have been bound over to the grand jury and con- flied in jail in default of bond for the alleged theft of $S5, which it is said they took from the trousers of k. B. Mc- Williams while taking his clothes to d pressing club in the hotel. Part of the money was recovered Tuesday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
MILL ROCK BURSTS
 AND KILLS PREACHER Sons Leg Broken By Flying
 Rock CRUSHED BETWEEN CARS In Fight At Red Bay Conce Fnnci,er Is Stabbed By Frank Osborne, It Is Claimed-Osbornc Escapes
CRUSHED BETWEEN CARS

Red Bay, December 13.-(Special)-O. E. McLain was killed near Vine today by a mill rock bursting and his little son 5 leg was broken in two places by the fly ing pieces of rock. McLain was a me chanic and minister. He had gone to grind for a friend who was milling and was hurrying to get his work done He had opened the throttle and was trying to regulate it when the accident occurred. He was killed instantly. Some say that his sad death was due to his daring as d machinist.
 Conductor Injured
 While coupling cars at the switch yard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
Dugger In Charge

Postmaster R. B. Dugger and Assistant Postmaster Ned Morton Friday were given charge of the Tuscaloosa postoffice. Ii will be remembered they received their appointments about 10 days ago. MT. Dugger succeeds Miss Margaret Miller, whose record as postmaster has been entirely creditable to herself and satis- factory to the public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14

F. F. Tidwell and Herbert Hughes, both of New Decatur, have commenced the erection of large brick build ing on Second avenue in New Decatur. They will use the building for farmers and planters supply house. This will be the means of bringing much country trade here. as there is not furnishing store for farmers and planters in the two Decaturs at this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-14
B,reer Salaries Recommended

Washington, December 13.-Increased salaries of the governors of Arizona. and New Mexico from 5000 to $60o0 each to accord more closely with the $7000 salary paid the governor of Alaska, ia recom- nlonded by Secretary Ballinger in note to the House today.