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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
ADJUSTMENTS
"The Faun''

The Faun, William Faversham.
 Lord Stonbury H. Wye Chart.
 Sir Ernest Chaddock, Arthur Elliott.
 Mrurice Morris. Legal Robinson.
 Cyril Overton, Stanhope Wheatcroft.
 Fish, Herbert Belmore.
 Jackson. Leon Brown.
 Lady Alexander vancey, Julie Opp
 Mrs. Hope-Clarx, Daisy Belmore.
 Vivian Hope Clark, Elise Oldham.
 Miss Lydia Vancey, Louise Wakelee El- liott
 There is possibly nothing new under the sun. Last night at the Jefferson and was disgusted. Years ago, Swift sent a man among horses and the man rebelled against return to his fellows.
 'The Faun" was presented by MT. Will liam Faversham, ably assisted by Miss Julia Opp. The work of the stars dis armed criticism. The others of the cast had comparatively little to do and got away with it. The audience was small but appreciative.
 Mir. Faversham was the faun with an ambition to wear clothes and appear in society. To gain his object. he promised an impecunious noble to give him tips as result of which money could De won on the race track The faun in so- ciety became disgusted. He saw the nos bleman mortgage heirlooms and prepare to sell himself to a shallow heiress. He saw an ambitious mother stifling the love in the heart of her daughter. He saw a beautiful girl too proud to love- playing fife in a suffragists' parade. He saw a money shark throw his net around the brainless and scoff at the name of hon or. He shuddered at the frivolity Of the world He thundered rebuke against the sneerers at love, matrimony, and the rearing of children.
 Needless to state, before the final cur tain. the faun had untangled the skein. The shallow heiress married shallower artist because she loved him. The inl- pecnnious nobleman married the suffra- gette whose heart had been made to beat, and who had been taught the existence of her soul.
 His work completed. with cry of joy the animal leaped from the kingdom Of learned too much.
 Throughout the three acts, the first and second of which dragged a trifle, Mir Faversham had opportunities to indulge in innumerable preachments What he said was of little importance, but the manner in which he said it was captivat- ing. The audience did him honor at the conclusion of each act.
 He is at his best as the sprightly faun
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
GOVERNOR DECLARES NO
 REQUESTS MADE FOR REWARDS

Montgomery, February 5.-(Special)- Governor Emmet O'Neal today issued brief statement to the effect that no re- quest was made of him by the last grand jury of Jefferson county for any rewards for any alleged criminal in what is termed Bloody Beat No. 22" The statement of the chief executive of the state is the result of several references to him con tained in the report of the grand jury recently filed in Jefferson county, in which it was declared that d request had been filed in the governors office to have the books of Justice Demene audited, and that the last grand jury had requested the governor to offer rewards for tic arrest of asassins in Beat No. %
 In his brief interview, the governor states that the sheriff of Jefferson county did request that a reward be offered for one of the parties alleged to have been guilty of homicide in that beat. but that further than this no request of that nature had been received in his office.
 The statement of Governor O'Neal is as follows: 4 ai9l
 My attention has been called to the report of the grand pury recently filed in Jefferson county in which it was stated that a request had been filed in my office to have the books of Justice Dement, audited. The matter was not called to my attention, but my secretary informs me that he immediately instructed MT. H. Y. Brooke, who was then in Jefferson county, to make this examination as soon as he completed the work in which he was then engaged, and this order still re- mains in force. MT. Brooke has not yet completed his former assignment, nor filed his report in this office but it will re- ceive his attention.
 "The following statement also appears in said report, in speaking of what is termed Bloody Beat No. 22:
 We think it high time that the gov-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
OFFICIALS HELPLESS
 IN CHIHUAHUA AND
 WANT GEN. OROZCO
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-~-~~>--~>-~~--~-~-|--- night practically is unprotected. While there is no indication of trouble leading residents are known to be considering a plan to organize and arm for the pro- lection of themselves and their property, They say less than an hundred loyal troops remain in that city.
 Santiago Mestas, the Nasquesta mayor, placed in charge through the recent mu- tiny of the garrison, is administering municipal affairs of the Mexican port of entry under the so-called restoration of Juarez to Madero rule,
 Traffic Resumed
 Street ear traffic between Fl Paso and Juarez was resumed today. Refugees from the disturbed town are returning to their homes. A dozen or more straglers from the troop train which Orozco took to Chihuahua yesterday are coming into Juarez The men, 1t is said, slipped away from the train whenever stops were made.
 News from Chihuahua states that rioting among the troops was resumed; {; that Pascual Orozco is to be made the leader, and also governor of the state,
 Reports received here are that casas Grandez and Pearson, Chihuahua, are in the hands of rebels, declaring them- selves for Emilio Vasquez Gomez At Pearson the rebels ulSaflneu the pollcs Sunday and took the town. Fighting also is reported at San Andreas.
 Mexican Consul Llorente here says Orozco is to become the governor of the state of Chihuahua Tuesday
 Douglas. Ariz., February 5-Rumors of disaffection in Sonora were refuted to- day at the celebration of the ratification of the Mexican constitution at Agua Prieta. Thousands of Mexicans cheered themselves hoarse and soldiers marched around the plaza all crying Viva Ma dero" All outward manifestations in- dieated unquestionable loyalty to Presi- dent Madero.
 Atlanta, February 5-A query from the war department lat Washington, asking how soon. the regiment could be counted on to move from the post tonight caused every enlisted man of fife Seventeenth infantry to be confined to quarters for the night. Col. Van Orsdale's reply to Washington was that an hours notice would be sufficient.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
CUTLER CONVICTED
 OF GRAND LARCENY

In the first division of the criminal court Judge Frank Cahalan presiding, o. A Cutler, a young white man, was convicted on a charge of grand larceny yesterday Cutler was accused of steal ing a grip from a Pullman car, the property of Conductor J B. Terrell, who was in charge of the train. The theft was alleged to have been committed on5 October 3. 1911. while the train was mak- ing a trip from Atlanta. It is stated that there is another charge still pending against the defendant, who will be sen- tenced on his present conviction on Sat- urday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
BIC DICK" DIED
 EARLY LAST NIGHT
William Richard WilkersOn Suffered an Attack of
 Appendicitis

William Richard Wilkerson, familiarity known by nearly every citizen of Bir- mingham as Big Dick" Wilkerson, passed away at local infirmary last night about 690 o'clock after an illness of only three or four days. He was in his fifteth year.
 Last Thursday night MT. Wilkerson was taken suddenly ill with appendicitis and had to be taken to a local infirmary for an operation, the effects of which last night caused his death.
 He is survived by his, widow and one son, w. R. Wilkerson, Jr., and one brother John w. WillSerson. He was native of Robinson county, Tennessee. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made but will be announced today. His home was 1t 2217 Fifth avenue, north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
WINDOW ENVELOPES
 CAUSING TROUBLE
Postmaster Aldrich Tells How Certain Things Hin-
 der Mail Delivery

Complaints of the "window envelopes and the lack of definite information as to the address of persons receiving let ters were made yesterday by Postmaster T. H. Aldrich in a formal statement is sued. The postoffee officials have a great deal of difficulty i'll delivery the letters where the name and address on an enclosed letter is also the envelope address, to be seen through the paper arranged for that purpose.
 The indefinite method of addresses is also the cause of much complaint, it be- ing given out by Postmaster Aldrich that a correction of that indiseretion will Ia ciitate the delivery of local mail very much.
 A statement on that matter follows:
 Clerks in postoffce are complaining bitterly to the postnasteP of the effect of what is known as window envelope letters, that is, letters which are written on colored paper and enclosed in SO called transparent envelopes This sort of mail cannot be worked easily, espe- cialy when the address is written with a pencil and not with a typewriter or pen. It is so indistinct that the clerk has to smooth down the transparent part against the writing in order to see what the address is. Then again. often part of the address is slipped to one side and cannot be read without shaking the letter. It would be a great help if a typewriter or pen was used, and it would be a still greater help If this envelope was not used at all, thus avoiding delay and absolute injury to the clerks.
 "The general delivery at postoffice Is still being very greatly congested If parties can give a carrier address, it would be a great relief to the postoffice and it would be much better service to the parties. The carrier service is estab- lished for the purpose of delivery letters to the people. II would be service to the postoffice department if people would hand in their carrier address who are now getting mail through the general deliy- fi
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
RAILROAD SURVEY
 STOLEN YESTERDAY

Edward B. Garretson, a prominent rail- road contractor from Cincinnati, sus- taiEed a serious loss yesterday by the theft of hand grip containing a com- plete and valuable survey of a proposed new railroad to be built from Anda- lusia, Ala, to Pensacola, Fla.
 The grip, which is a large black one. was either stolen or taken by mistake from the lobby of the Florence hotel yes terday. It contains matter of no use to anyone except Mir. Garretson, but, which cost him thousands of dollars to obtain and may mean the loss of a large contract. The police have been notified, but as yet no clew to the bag has been discovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
"The Rosary"

A dash of Irish humor intermingled with the more serious theme of "The Rosary, the mission drama scheduled for this weeks billing at the Biiou. is far better in intention than the average play seen there. But for several weak actors, who can so easily make the eff where they shouldn't, the performance would be one that would meet every requirement of the patrons of this pop ular theatre.
 Nevertheless, the lines and manner of the predominating character, Father Brian Kelly. is most appealing, even impress ing the audience at times with sentiments that he uttered.
 The story of The Rosary. contrary to the expectations of many. is not dra- masization of the book by that name but is trace of the destruction of happy household through suspicious jealousy,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
MACH|N|ST KILLED
 AT ENSLEY PLANT
J. H. Brown Has His Leg Crushed at By-PrOduct
 Plant-Other News

J. Fl. Brown, machinist, was in jured at the by-product plant yester- day about noon and died shortly after ward. He was assisting in raising a three-ton valve with ropes when one of them broke and the heavy casting fell on MT Browns leg, badly crush ing it. He was taken to a hospital as quickly as possible, but he died while on the operating table from loss of blood. He resided at Avenue G and Twenty street, and is survived by his wife, two sons and one daugh- ter. He was 47 years of age. The fu- neral will be held today at 3 o'clock, interment in Elmwood.
 The first annual meeting of the stockholders of the General Realty company was held today in their office at 509 Nineteenth street, Ensley. The reports of the president and treasurer showed that the company has had very prosperous and satisfactory year of it and that the condition of the com pany at present makes the prospects s for the coming year even better. The following men were reelected as di- rectors for the coming year: Mr. A. F. Hilleke, ". F. Nagel, J. W. Brig man, F. w. Miller, H. M. Cowart, A G. Overton and W. B. Bridge. MT. c. F. Park was reelected secretary and man. |ager.
 The Rev. M. M. Blair of Fort Smith, Ark, has accepted the call recently extended him by the Ensley Christian church and will at an early date re- move with his parents to the city. lie is about 2S years of age and is a preacher of ability. Besides his moth CT and father sister and brother will make Ensley their home. The Ensley Christian church has been without a pastor for several months. It is in an excellent financial condition and owns valuable lot on Avenue F and Twenty-first street upon which the tenn porary church is located
 The condition of Mrs. J. K Thomas. who has been i'll for several weeks at her home in Pratt City, is report- ed as being critical and that the chances for her recovery are very slight.
 The meeting of the Minor School I'm provement association, which was scheduled for this afternoon at 9 CLOCK, has been postponed until to-
 lternoon at the same hour. Important business will be disposed of. 
 The residence of Marshall Everson. at Palmer Terrace, was damaged by lire yesterday afternoon, the loss be- ing in the neigh borhood of s250. The roof was burned off. The furniture was all saved.
 
 Miss Carrie Bedford and c. E. Will son of Ensley were married Sunday afternoon. and after the ceremony they- left for their future home in Chatta- nooga. The bride for some time has been in the central office of the Reu Telephone company at this place. coroner Brasher held an inquest yes terday in the death of c. ", Gunlocx Whlch occurred at the steel mill ca rl,, Friday morning, the verdict of the iury being in substance that the deceased's . death was due to negligence on his part. MT. Gunlock was killed bvt tha not pot train. Witnesses testified that he stepped in front of the moving train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
 TO BE LOBBY IN FIRST NATIONAL

There will be a dobby to the First Ma tional Bank building. on February 10, the barber shop facing Twentieth street will be transported to the basement and the walls torn down. There will then be open space between the bank proper and the offices of the Jemison Real Es- tate and Insurance company The main entrance to the building will be through doors to be erected to the front of what is now the barber shop
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
"The Pink Lady"

An unusual development in connection with the history of "The Pink Lady" which is to be seen here at the Jefferson theatre for three performances beginning next Monday. is the manner in which the music of the piece first found it's way to London. At the solicitation of MT. Ivan Caryll, who composed the score the publishing house to which Klaw & Erlanger released the musical rights to their great hit agreed not to send any copies of the music to London. This ar engagement worked well until the flow of American tourists to Europe set in this summer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
GETS WARRANTFOR
 NEW YORK HARRY

Chief of Police George H. Bodeker yes- terday afternoon took the first step to- ward securing the necessary papers to bring New York Harry back to Bir- minrharn to face trial for the murder of Policemen Kirkley and Adams in March, 1900, by going before Judge M. Frank Cahalan, senior judge of the crim- nal court, and swearing out warrants charging him with both murders.
 The warrants will be sent to Mont gomerY today with a request to the gov ernor for requsition papers. When these are received, they will be placed in the hands of Detective Paul Cole who will go to Atlanta to bring the prisoner back to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
FRANK NELSON, JR.,
 IS IN RICHMOND

For the purpose of attending meet ing of the Bryan Coal Corporation, Frank Nelson. .Jr., is in Richmond The corpor- ation recently purchased coal holding ih this district and it has been announced heretofore that great amount of de- velopments will take place on the prop erty.
 N hen MT Nelson returns from visit to New York it is expected in local in- dustrial circles that some announcement of importance in connection with the planned developments will be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
COMMITTEE HEARS
 MANY WITNESSES Investigating the Bessemer Lynching-Five Italians
 Are Released

Bessemer, February 5.-(Special.) 1.-The special council committee convened in the council chamber of the city hall yester- day morning at 10 o'clock and it was decided that the proper scope of the committees inquiry was limited to the action of the police department during the shooting of John Chandler by Italians on Sunday afternooh January 2S. Chair man McTyiere took this position and was indorsed by City Attorney Gardner Goodwyn. A number of witnesses were called to testify and most of the evidence was to the effect that the officers and policemen did everything in their power to pacify the crowd Both Deputies Par ker and Herring stated that they be- leved the officers could have done no more in arresting the men doing the shooting. After all the witnesses had testified the meeting adjourned.
 Chairman McTyiere announced that the committee would meet in executive ses- sion at 2:30 o'clock to make it's re- port and recommendations, to be pre- scented at the meeting of the city council Tuesday night. Those testifying were Dr. Carter, MT. Moncrief. Tom Bonduris, Dr. R. w. Waldrop, Officer Will Lynch, Deputy Parker, Deputy Herring, Jakie Hasacre, Officer Parrot, Officer Me Cabe, Officer Childers and Chief of Po- lice T. B. Wallace.
 This morning Sam Raine, Philip Raine, Tony Thomasno, Charles Marine and Charles Schellc were admitted to bail
 in the sum of 5000 each. Habeas cor pus proceedings were instituted on Sat urday afternoon by Goodwin & Ross, attorneys for the five men. The hearing was set for 10 o'clock this morning be- fore Judge J. B. C. Gwin, but before the time set for the hearing Attorney Ross and Solicitor Ben G. Perry had agreed that bond of 5000 each would be ac- ceptable to the state. The bonds were made and taken to Birmingham to be approved by the sheriff and the men al lowed to return to their home in Besse- mer. The five men were arrested last Friday afternoon, charged with murder in connection with the killing of John Chandler by Italians on Sunday, Jan uary 2S The warrants for the arrests of the men were sworn out by Chand- ler's widow.
 Last night at the First Baptist church the Rev. Dr. Charles Stelzle, one of the experts who has been sent into Alabama to conduct the statewide campaign for the Men and Religion Forward Move ment, delivered a splendid address, which proved very interesting as well as in- structive and was highly appreciated by the large audience present. The men of Bessemer are very enthusiastic over the work and are doing much to pro mote the interest in the movement. Pre- cedng the address a delightful musical programme was rendered by the Marvel City band with a solo from MT. Lewis Milton and several selections from a male quartet composed of Messrs. Whit tie. Baty, Price and Milton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
METCALF BECOMES
 CHIEF DEPUTY He Succeeds Chief Deputy Sugg, Who Has Rendered
 His Resignation

Sheriff W. K. McAdory has notified Walter l.. Metcalfe, who has been chief clerk of the sheriff's office, of his ap- pointment to the place of chief deputy. The appointment was made Monday fol- lowing the resignation of Chief Deputy D. F. Sugg, who vacated his position to make the race for clerk of the crm- inal court.
 MT. Metcalfe has been in the office of the sheriff since the ineumbency of Sher- if McAdory and is fully conversant with the details and duties of the office.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
---ses---------- FEES GOES TO
 LAKE CHARLES

Eugene Fies president of the Southern Asphalt Paving company, left yesterday for Lake Charles. La, where he will inspect the sewer system that is being installed there by the Birmingham firm.
 The work at Lake Charles is in charge of Alex Chisholm, one of the best known paving men of this city, and from all accounts the work is attracting the widest compliments from citizens of Lake Charles. The local contractors hope 10 have the work completed in about one year from this time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
"The Real Thinp"

One of the notable attractions to visit this city this season will be Hen rietta Crosman in her latest New York comedy success, "'rhe Real Thing" which has recently closed a very sue cessful season at the Maxine Elliott theatre. "The Real Thing will he the attraction at the Jefferson theatre Fri day and Saturday and Saturday mat inee. Sale of seats will commence to- morrow morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
Correction Asked

Among the many "allega tions' made by the grand jury in it's report last Thurs day was one to this effect: Though re- quested by the last grand jury to do so, we have no evidence of the governor oi- fering the reward for these assassins. They were referring to the homicides in the county. This allegation was denied by Solicitor Heflin in his answer to the grand jury in open court, in which he made the statement that "the charge was not true, the governor had offered a reward whenever he had been request ed to-.
 J. D. McNeel, secretary to the governor, called up the sheriff's office and asked Chief Deputy Walter Metcalf to correct the error and called attention to the fact that Governor O'Neal had offered re- ward of s4O0 for the capture of the as- sassins of Lawrence B. Evans who was shot from ambush and instantly killed at Lewisburg last September. It will be re- membered that Sheriff McAdory supple mented this by an additional S200
 Mir. Metcalf stated that the governor had always responded when called upon by the proper authorities to offer re- ward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
TO HEAR ELLIOTT
 CASE FEBRUARY IF

Habeas corpus proceedings in the case of Walter Elliott the coal miner indicted for the. assassination of Lawrence B. Evans at Lewisburg. have been illed In the criminal court and will be heard by Judge Frank Cahalan on February l1.
 Evans was shot to death from ambush while en route to his home at North Birmingham Elliott denies all knowl- edge of the crime and is endeavoring to hail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
Deaths and Funerals
Mrs. Della Dean

Funeral services over the remains of Mrs Della Dean will be held this after noon at 2 o'clock from the residence of her son-ln-law, C. II. Hicks, 1921 Avenue l. lnterment will be in Elmwood ceme- tery. She is survived by her husba nd J. M. Dean; two daughters, Mrs. ". c Gastell of Bremen, Ga, and Mrs C IT HICKS oi Birmingham, and one son, O. II. Dean of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06

ernor of our state should take some ac- tion to better the intolerable conditions Though requested by the last grand jury to do so. we have no evidence of the governor offering a reward for the arrest of these assassins.
 T desire to state in this connection that no request was made by the last grand jury for any rewards for any alleged criminal in that beat. The sheriff of the county did request that a reward be of fered for one of the parties alleged to have been guilty of a homicide in that beat. and his request was promptly granted This information could have been easily obtained by the recent grand jury from the sheriff of the county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-02-06
"The Kilties"

The "Klties' first tour of Canada was under the patronage of the gov ernor general. the lieutenant governor, the premier and the leaders of the mill itia. In the United States the governor gave patronage and support. "rhe Kill ties will appear at the Jefferson the atre Thursday afternoon and night Sale of seats will commence this morning.