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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
FINE STATION FOR NEW YORK CENTRAL Sp.endid Structure is Planned
 for New York A NEW CENSUS Is TAKEN Population of the City Is Now Over 100000 and Is Very Dense.
 Spread of the sou-
 venir Fad.
A NEW CENSUS IS TAKEN
BY JOHN MARTHoL.

New York, January S.-(Special) 1.-The recently published cuts of the New Grand Central station indicate that the New York Central road is prepared to build a magnificent structure and one that will be a source of pride even in New York with it's steadily increasing list of hand some buildings. There is general satis- faction over the abandonment of the plans published something over a year ago which provided for building of the sky scraper type and on more or less con- ventional lines so far as external appear ance indicated. The new plans provide for a structure that will appeal to the artistic as well as the practical sense and The cost will be about the same as that contemplated for the new Pennsyl- vania station, SIT, O00
 The station and terminals connecting with 1t will cover about nineteen city blocks.
 It must be so arranged as to meet the requirements of three great railroads and will, 1t is believed, with it's separate levels for express and local trains have Ic clllLleS TOT Hd0ullHB IlOTe pdSSeuBeIb than any terminal now built or designed in the world With the new station, and it's facilities great Improvements in su- burban service is rendered probable and 1t Is planned to operate suburban trains or a five minute schedule. The loop plan will be followed for facilitating this class of trains and loops will also be built at Yonkers, Tarrytown and Croton, so that no time will be lost in making up trains. The multiple system of electric propul- sion will be installed for the suburban traffic and thus each can be handled separately. Storage for nearly two hun- dred cars will be provided by spurs lead ing from the loop at Forty-second street thus permitting cars to be run into the city in the morning and held until the evening Empty trains will not be sent to Mott Haven to be cleaned as com pressed air cleaning plant will be installed in the new terminal. It Is believed that the station and terminals will be com pleted in less than three years. In order to bring about the improvement desired every grade crossing In the city and It's suburbs will be wiped out and the only single arch form track tunnel In the world will be cut under Spuyten Devil Hill The terminal plans when carried out as contemplated will represent an ex- penditure of approximately $25,OooooO. in addition to the $17000,000 to be spent for the station proper.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
Returns to Rome.

Mexico, City, January S.-Apostle Dele- gate Serafina has announced that he will leave for Rome next week. Monsig, nor Cerreti secretary of the apostolic delegation delegation here. will perform the duties of delegate until the new rep resentative of the vatican arrives. Mon signor Serafini has suffered from the effects of the altitude but his physi- clans say he will improve in health on returning to Italy and the sea level He has accomplished much good in unify- ing the church and his departure will be regretted on account not only Of his eminent services. but on account of his high personal character. He has sr<S> some time here in studying the English language. His elevation to a cardinalate Is confidently expected at the next con sistory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09

Gold handled pocket knives and silver trimmed travelling bags for the diners with the sheriff' panel were supposed to be the limit, but new accomplishments in this line are promised for the present season. At each plate at the last St. Pat rick's day banquet of the Friendly Sons were the usual printed chart of those present or expected. a handsome menu card, a still more elaborate one with the toasts and a book of the songs to be sung, a pretty sorbet box and a ticket which on presentation at a certain room, gave to the holder Russian-Irish gilt bronze vase, about 14 inches high and done up in a square pasteboard box which made each man look as if he was bring ing home his wife's good corsets. The vase was atrocious to the artistic eye, but 1t was greatly admired as a souvenir. There were five distinct me mentos of the event for each guest. Billy Penny, who has charge of the details of the annual celebration, is already at work to make the coming gathering even more notable in this respect, because Presi- dent Roosevelt, who is an old member of the society, has promised to wear his shamrock in the midst of his brethren at Ireland's next national festival.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
Woman Surgeon Resigns.

The only woman ambulance surgeon New York ever had has resigned her po- sition and has entered into the happier state of matrimony. Miss Emily Dunning was her name, and two years ago she entered Gouverneur hospital under the same restrictions and conditions as young men graduates enter that institution. She took her regular tour of duty, answered ambulance calls, mended- broken limbs and patched up wounds in the street in a way that commanded respect and ad- miration of her associates, and acquired a valuable lot of experience in handling emergency cases. Nothing daunted her and she had to deal with many tough characters and serious wounds in the dis trict covered by ambulances from the Gouverneur hospital which is located in the heart of the east side She became successively house surgeon and house physician, and after an extended tour she will take up private practice, in which she will be associated with her husband. who Is also a physician. While in Europe they will devote several months to special course of study in a medical college at Vienna.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
LLOYD LOWNDES DEAD.
Was a Prominent Man and Ex-Govern-
 or of Maryland

Cumberland, Md, January s.-Former Governor Lloyd Lowndes of Maryland died suddenly at his home here today. There had been no indication of illness. and MT. Lowndes appeared to be in his usual good health and spirits when he arose this morning. A sudden fall at- tracted the attention of Mrs. Lownes who was in the room. She summoned assist ance and the unconscious form was placed upon the bed. Physicians were hastily summoned and were quickly at the bedside, but death had ensued before their arrival.
 Death was due to heart failure.
 The following telegram was received by Mrs. Lowndes from President Roosevelt this afternoon:
 White House, Washington. D. C., Jan
 uary 8.
 Mrs Llloyd Lowndes:-The announce ment of death of Ex-Governor Lowndes Is received with regret. I extend to you and your family my sincere sympathy.
 THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
LOCKED | HOUSE.
Negro Child Burns to Death at Vivian.
 Another Injured.

Wylam, January s.-(Specia1.) )--while Callie Mitchell. a negro woman who lives near No. mine, had gone to the steel plant at Ensley to carry dinner to her husband, the house in which she left her two young children, ages l and years, caught fire. burning to death one of the children and fatally injuring the other. The blaze Is supposed to have been started by some clothing catching fire from the open fire place.
 The fire was not discovered until con- siderable headway had been made. A large part of the household goods were destroyed. The neighbors broke open the house and succeeded after much effort in rescuing one of the children from the flames. The other baby. however. had been almost cremated, being burned be- yond reorganization.
 The child that was saved from the flames is still alive but its condition is critical.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
Emulation Over 4.ooo. 900.

A census has recently been taken of the nonulation of New York City by a church organization and if its figures are correct the population of this city is now moro than 100000. The organization claims that the federal census Is not cor rect and for this reason working on system of its own, an effort was made to obtain a correct census. Accorolns lo the government method the population or New York in 1900 was but 3,1O3, 30, in reality it was 334072 more than this num- Der. The work of the organization has also brought out some striking features of the density of population in certain districts There are Line ordinary ely blocks according to this late census, In New York City, which boast above u0c persons to the acre each. In one olock Tn 1900 Jacob A. Riis claims there were 4zo4 people The block is located on the west Side, between Sixty-first and Sixty-second streets and Amsterdam and West End avenues. Practically all of the residents are negroes and vice and crime prevail to such an alarming extent that the police practically admit that 1t is beyond their control and figures as to the number or residents in the block, however, differ materially as the tenement house reports say that there are only 26l9 people resi- dent here. According to the federal cen sus reports of 1900, the most populous block was that one bounded by Second and Third streets and Avenue B ana ., to which are credited 4105 persons. A comparison of all the data available would indicate that this latter block Is entitled to the doubtful honor of being called the ''most densely populated block in the world" The centers of densest population maintaining the highest aver age according to all authorities are locat- ed in Stantan, Rivington, Essex, Oxford, Houston and Chrystie street. It Is here where New York settlement work finds 1t busiest sphere and disease, suffering and want are oftenest present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
Valuable Paintings Presented.

At the impressive ceremonies attendant upon the dedication of the chimes pre- sented to the Bohemian Catholic church, Seventy-second streeet and Second ave- nue, by the Maschek won Masburg fam fly announcement was made of the fact that paintings valued at more than $780, GOO, had recently been presented to the church. The most valuable were paint ing by Alfonso Mucha, called "St. John Neptomucine," valued at S50,000, paint ing by Zimmerman Easter Moon,' val ued at s40,000, a gift of the Three Mar tyrs," a $40,O0O painting by Albert Marx and a gift of a painting, Mary Mazda len," by the same artist, said to be worth GOO which is on its way from Prague. The Rev. Father Prout, the pastor. said that the painting by Albert Mucha, "St. John Nepomucine," the patron saint of Bohemia and a martyr, was banner which a painter gave to the church. While In New York at the dedicatory ex- ercises of the church two months ago MT. Mucha expressed the wish of doing something for the churchs benefit and suggested that he paint picture. The pastor of the church gladdly accepted the proffer. The painting has never been exhibited at any of the salons abroad The value of S4O,000 placed upon it Is the artists own valuation. The picture, Easter Moon,' or ''The inree Marys Going to Jerusalem" is the gift of the estate of T. E. Stewart, and is to be disposed of for the benefit of the build
 ing fund of the church. The painting of Albert Marx, Mary Magdalen," Is said to have won the first prize at the Vienna exposition in 1875, and is valued at s1OO000. This picture is still in Prague
 in the possession of the family of Field Marshal Hereiherr Otto von Scholey, and has been given to the church with a clause providing for its return to the family of the donors in the event of there being any possibility of It's being placed in some place other than the church
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
MANY ATTEND.
Woogrowers and Livestock Men
 Crowd Denver.


 Denver Col, January S.-Everything is in readiness for the opening tomorrow of the joint National Livestock convention and the National Woolgrowers associa- ton. Already delegates are f1ocking into Denver to attend the gathering and every hotel in the city is taxed almost to it's utmost to accommodate the stockmen.
 The woolgrowers will have the first call in the proceedings. They will convene in the Tabor grand opera house tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock President F. E. Warren will deliver his annual address in the morning, and a resolution for the appointment of a committee to consider the matter of the proposed reorganiza- ton of the National Livestock association will be introduced. This is one of the most important matters to come before the convention. The woolgatherers will conclude their business tomorrow, so as to be able to attend in body the open ing session of the National Live Stock association on Tuesday. It is predicted that the attendance at Tuesdays opening session will exceed that of any previous annual meeting of the association and the officers of the organization say the convention itself will prove the most in teresting to the live stock world ever held.
 Information received at association headquarters is that all the stock hand ling railroads and the leading packers are sending representatives, and these, to- gether with the delegates from the state organizations and leading stockraisers, will bring the attendance to something in the neighborhood of 1000. The con vention proper will continue until Tues day night, Friday and Saturday being de- voted to sightseeing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
BETTINA GERARD
 DIES IN HOSPITAL
Was Well Known on the Amer
 iCan Stage
SHE HAD SEVEN HUSBANDS
Was a Talented Woman but Won No torlety for Her Numerous Mat rlmonial Entanelements-Her
 Career Was Unique.

New York January S-Bettina Grard, the actress, daughter of General Ordway of Washington, died in Roosevelt hos pital today Notice of her death was given to the coroner's office which be- gan an investigation. The woman was removed from her apartments on Vest Forty-second street Saturday, and at the hospital the name of Elizabeth Witter was given. It was stated tonight that her body was claimed under the name of Ordway.
 The cause of death is believed to have been acute pneumonia The body 1t is understood, will be taken to Washing ton. The last engagement of Bettina Girard was with "The Marriage of Kitty company, under the management of Jules Murray, which showed in the west. At Decatur H., Miss Girard left the company suddenly. Her first appearance on the stage was in 1890 in "The Seven Ages" In 1892 she appeared at Niblos and later was with Dixey in "Adonis.
 Had Interesting Career.
 When admitted to the hospital she was in a very serious condition. Less than three weeks ago Bettina Girard was seen on Broadway. Miss Girard told her friends that she never felt better in her life. Since her return from Decatur, Miss Girard had not been seeen by any of her old friends. She had been married seven times and on various occasions within the past seven years had been a patient in the hospitals of this city suf- fering from troubles due to her mode of life.
 From a convent at Georgetown in her early life she was sent to Mrs. Burr 8 finishing school in Washington. She was a musician and linguist. beautiful of face and figure, could ride with the best and excelled in all outdoor sports.
 The career of Bettina Girard was one of contrasts. Her life began amid the refined surroundings of a wealthy and distinguished family in Washington. One week upon the stage, showing flashes of brilliancy, and with features and form little impaired, she would appear only to be found next week i'll.
 Had Many Husbands.
 Bettina Girard was 30 years of age. Soon after her debut in Washington Ar thur Padelford member of wealthy Baltimore family met her and following a short wooing they were married. They at once went abroad, and three months later came the report that in Austria the young husband had applied for and ob- tained a divorce. Soon afterwards she went on the stage. The list of husbands of Bettina Grard had Is interesting They were:
 Arthur J. Padelford, a millionaire
 John J. Raffel a singer.
 Harrison J. Wolfe, an actor
 William G. Beach, an actor
 Sah fx1n atrical agent
 Frank Turner, a vaudeville performer.
 Francis c. Witter vaudeville performer
 MT. Witter, her husband, was with her at her death. By his direction the body was sent to Washington for burial.
 Coroner's Physician Weston made an examination of her body and decided that the woman died of acute pneumonia.
 General Ordway died in 1S9i In this city
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
MANY DO HONOR m
 THEODORE THOl. ]
EVERY SEAT IN AUDITO 7i THEATRE IN CHICAGO Fl
 AT MEMORIAL coNcERT-s MoURNs DEAD MUSICIAN.

Chicago, January S.-Thousand persons eager to pay tributes cf II to the memory of Theodore Thomas | turned away from the Auditorium atre tonight because every seat il vast hall was occupied fully hal hour before that set for the men concert by the Chicago orchestra f. dead leader. While the public men service was being held in the Auditt programme of the dead musician vorite numbers also was being rem in many halls throughout the city.
 Theodore Thomas, his work and legacy of affection and harmony le1t him, furnished the theme of sermoi in many of the churches throughout Cl cago today, and the t-ibutes to the D, sonal character of the famous must conductor were listened to with evideno of tender regard and appreciation thousands of lChicagoans. many of who were close personal friends of the dei musician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
NOT A DRY SUNDAY.
Raines Law Hotels Busy in New York
 Yesterday.

New York. January s.-Despite yester- days action of the police In warning the saloon keepers of the city that the Sunday closing law must be observed today, the Raines law hotel did business as usual throughout the day, and sa- looms were also open.
 The only notable difference was the outposts at the side entrance. More care was also exercised in admitting custo- mers The police made but few more than the usual Sunday arrests for the violation of the excise law. and many os the prisoners were discharged after arraignment in the police court. When District Attorney Jerome was asked why the police warning had not been needed he said:
 'T am not policing the city of New York; besides I did not say this would be dry Sunday"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
Daughter of General ordway.

New York, January S.-Miss Girard was the daughter of the late Gen. Albert Ordway. for some time the commanding officer of the national guard of the Dis trict of Columbia. She had been on the stage for about twenty years and had played in light opera, melodrama, and vaudeville In recent year for three sea- sons she has taken the leading role in 'In Old Kentucky" Her mother and a IT. year-old sister reside In Washington. Some time ago Miss Girard married a man by the name of Writers.
 Miss Girard appeared recently in Bir- m'ngham in "The Marriage of Kitty and gave captivating performance She was be oked for a return engagement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
PeruvIans Disappointed.

Lima, Peru, January s.-There is much disappointment at the announcement that the vessels of the American Pacific squadron, Rear Admiral c. A Goodrich commanding. will remain only three days at Callao. The authorities of Peru, and foreign and native society people, are very deslrous of entertaining the officers of the squadron in a suitable manner and had hoped that the ships would remain at least eight days at Callao.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
RAILROAD WORLD.

Vice President Murphy, General Pas senger Agent Rinearson and other off
 cials of the Queen and Crescent Route
 passed through Birmingham yesterday
 en route to New Orleans to attend a
 conference with officials of other roads
 In connection with the terminals in that
 city
 The Frisco Is contemplating the erection
 Of large passenger station and other
 terminals and it is expected that the
 Southern and the Queen and Crescent
 Route will use them. The Frisco only
 recently reached New Orleans, going in
 over the tracks of the Queen and Cres-
 cent
 Officials of the Southern, the Queen
 and Crescent and the Frisco will be in
 the conference to be held in New Orleans
 today. The Queen and Crescent officials
 are expected to pass through Birmingham
 about Wednesday on their return north
 and Mir. Rinearson expects to stop for
 q day or two.
 The first passenger train over the Sea board had a most successful trip. It con-
 sisted of a sleeper, a coach and a bag
 gage car which carried the Across the
 Pacific company" to Atlanta leaving Bir- ningham shortly after midnight Satur- day night The train made the run to
 Atlanta in about six hours, according to
 M J. McDonough, travelling freight agent
 in Birmingham, who accompanied the train.
 MT. McDonough stated last night when
 he returned frmo Atlanta that the train
 could have made even better time had Superintendent Parsons allowed 1t, but that 1t was held down to a slower rate of speed for fear of an unlocked for accident of some kind
 W. F. Christian, assistant general pas senger agent of the Seaboard at Atlanta, will be in Birmingham this week to look
 over the situation here, and it is prob able at that time that the announcement will be made of the exact date that the first regular passenger train will be run.
 c. B. Ryan, general passenger agent of the Seaboard and Mir. Christian will prob ably announce before long the appoint ment of a passenger representative of the Seaboard in Birmingham.
 The various through trains of the Florida service will commence running today. The Southern has sleeper which leaves Birmingham at 515 D. m., daily and makes connection in Atlanta with the "Florida Limited" of the Queen and Cres- cent and Southern railway, going straight through to Jacksonville. The Florida Limited" originates in Chicago. "The Palm Limited' of the Southern from New York will start today and will reach Jacksonville via Savannah. The Louisville and Nashville, and in fact all the railroads reaching into the south have made arrangements for Flor ida travel, and the rates go Into effect today, The Louisville and Nashville all ready has excellent connections for Flor Ida but special equipment will be used | during the season, and all the trains will pass through Birmingham. Heavy | travel Is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
Presented With Jewels.

Columbus, Ga, January S.-(Special.)- At the annual Pythian banquet in this city, following the installation of officers. w. c. Lowe presented to H. L. Abbott, chancellor commander, in behalf of R. D. Lee lodge, beautiful past commander s jewel of gold. Jesse Board, in behalf of stonewall lodge made a similar presen- tation to H. M Hicks, retiring chancellor commander of that lodge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
Bishop Spaldlng Better.

Peoria, H., January S.-There was a noticeable improvement tonight in the condition of Bishop J. L. Spalding, the Catholic prelate. who was suddenly stricken with paralysis at his residence Friday afternoon. He regained somewhat the use of his left arm, and speaks with more freedom. The remainder of the left side of his body. however, he is unable to use At all.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
At the Rllou.

Her First False Step" will begin an engagement at the Bijou theatre tonight There will be performance tonight, to- morrow night and Wednesday night, with matinees Tuesday and Wednesday, For next Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, with matinees Thursday and Sat urday the offering will be For His Sisters Honor" a rural drama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
Youno Men AcouItted.

Huntsville, January S.-(Special) )-Ed Hill and Lonnie Cantrell who were ar rested few days ago on charges of per jury In swearing to the age of Miss Brooks, who has since been married to Hill, were acquitted yesterday afternoon after trial before a justice of the peace. The father of the young woman acted as prosecutor. claiming that his daush ter was not old enough to marry without his consent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-01-09
ADJUSTMENTS
Billy Kersands, MinstreIs.

The matinee for Billy Kersands' en- gagement at the Jefferson treatre next Wednesday afternoon and night will be a bargain day affair and the balcony will be reserved for colored patrons at both performances.