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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
laws and to aid in the oountry's develop

laws and to aid in the country's develop ment
 It was pleasure, said Major Ander- son to welcome to Birmingham so dis tlnguished a representative of the coun- try from which these Italian immigrants had come. In response to the introduc- tion the ambassador said 1t was truly great pleasure for him to ccme south ana to share the gracious hospitality or US people to mark the wonderful develop ment of this section. to note the won drous courtesy and charm of southern life and to learn, as he had learned, that sons and daughters of Italy who hao settled in the south were industrious law-abiding, thrifty, prosperous ana happy. After examining at close range conditions in northern and southern ur- han centers. the baron said he was sat isfied that the margin of opportunity TOT lives of usefulness and contentment was wider in the south than in the north He explained that the purpose of his visit was to investigate thoroughly conditions in the south, and to report to the hihs of Italy the results of these inVestga- tions, thus enabling Italians who contem- plate coming to this country to Know where they may settle most advantage- ously when they arrive In the Onlteu States. These ideas he enforced later m an interview given at the Hotel hili- man.
 "1t Is important" said the baron, that Italians who come her escape the peril ana temptation of what might be calleo tenement life in cities where the popula- ton is congested l can not view wlth complacency the dangers that beset the Italian, or, indeed, any other immigrant whos arriving from the old country set ties in one of the large northern cities 10 live A life of toll in unhealthful physical surroundings and in depressing moral en- vironment I am inclined to think that better results can be accomplished where our people can live more openly owning or renting separate houses, coming in touch with nature and thus treadihg higher and better social intellectual ana moral level My observation teaches me that here in the south--in North Carolina in South Carolina and n Alabama Italians are getting more out of life and earning more satisfactory livelihoods than in other Italian colonies Here want, poverty, and the vice and sin and crime incident to poverty and want are com paratively unknown. Is it any wonder then" said the Baron, 'that the Italian immigrant, when properly instructed, pre- fers to settle in this beautiful country or the south-a land that suggests by it's cli- mate and temper and disposition or It's people the mother country-ltaly2"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
BARON PLANCHES
 ENTERTAINED HERE Italian Ambassador Spends Day
 in Birmingham CHARMED WITH THE CITY Two Receptions at the Commercial club--Luncheon at the HilIman. South, Says Baron, Is lmml-
 grants Best Field.

Baron des Planches, the Italian ambas- sador, spent yesterday in Birmingham, on his trip of ten days throughout the south, made as it is to investigate the condition of Italian immigrants resident in this section and to study opportunities here for Italians who may contemplate coming to the. United states.
 The Baron left Washington three days ago, passing the first day of the trip near Morganton, a town in Western North Carolina, where there are three score or more Italian immigrants. The second day was spent in or near Charleston, s. C., where there is another prosperous colony of Italians. The ambassador left at 10:20 o'clock last night in his private car for Greenvi.le, Miss. Before returning to Washington he will visit other points in the south, including New Orleans and Mobile and the southwest. going as far westward as Texas
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
CAPT. SMITHS SON ELECTED 4 MEMBER Resolutions Adopted by Bran
 don Light Artillery WILL GIVE BARBECUE SOON Thirty-eight Members of Organization Attend Regular Monthly and Drill.
 Committee Appointed to Pre-
 sent Miniature Sword.
WILL GIVE BARBECUE SOON

William Graves Smith, the ten-days-old son of Capt. Edward D. Smith. com manding the Brandon Light artillery, was unanimously elected as assistant to the captain of the organization at the busi- ness session which followed the regular monthly muster and drill of the battery held last night.
 The following rwesolutions presented by Private John T. Evans were unanimously adopted
 "Whereas, the members Of the Brandon Light artillery, Battery D. squadron of artillery, Alabama National Guard, learn with great interest that their command ing officer has been blessed with a son, William Graves Smith, therefore be it
 Resolved, That the battery in regular session tonight does hereby elect the said William Graves Smith as an honorary member of the said battery with the commission of assistant to the captain.
 Further, That the first sergeant be and is hereby instructed to issue an hon. l orary membership commission to the said William Graves Smith t5 assistant to the captain of the Brandon Light artillery, which organization feels indebted to It's captain for it's high standard in efficiency, the said commission to date from April | IS, 1905.
 Further That a committee composed of Lieutenant J. Quincy Smith, Lieuten- ant o. H. Fucker, B. A. Pepperman,
 Raymond Young, John T. Evans, c. J. l Orrison, J. Marvin Bonner, P. H. Plum lee, c. P. Perrin, F. F. Hooper, Henry
 White Roger S. Snyder and J. D. Car lisle, be and is hereby appointed as a committee to purchase. at the expense or the battery, a sword for the new assist ant to the captain, and to present the same, with the duly signed commission, which shall be issued by the first ser- geant at as early a date as may be con venient"
 Thirty-eight members of the battery attended the regular muster of the bat l tery. By a unanimous vote it was de- cided to give barbecue to the members of the organization early in May. The members of the battery will probably go l out to some resort near Birmingham on a Saturday afternoon and remain there
 until Sunday afternoon. Shelter tents recently issued to the members of the organization will be issued, and the night
 will be spent in the woods.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
AT ST. PAUL's CHURCH.
Many Solemn Services In This Holy
 Week-Easter Sunday.

The following is the schedule for the Holy Week services at St. Pauls.
 Wednesday, 3 D. m-Confessions in English, French, German and Italian; 7:30 D. m, Tenebrae services-First La mentations, Father Galland; Second La- mentation, Father Goevert; Third L< mentation, MT. Herbert; sermon by 14 a. ther Galland.
 Thursday, 6:3O zoo, 80 and a. m.- Holy Communion; g a. nl., Solemn High Mass, Procession of the Blessed Sacra- ment to the altar of repose, divesting the altars; celebrant, Father Goevert; Dea- con, Father Galland; Sub-Deacon, Father Coyle; 7:30 D. m., Tenebrae services-First Lamentation, Father Goevert; Second Lamentation, MT. Herbert; Third Lamen- tation, The Very Rev. Dean Meurer; sermon by Father Doyle.
 Good Friday, 8 a. m., Mass of Pre- sanctified procession from the altar of repose, adoration of the cross; celebrant, Father Goevert; Deacon, Father Kit rick; Sub-Deacon. Father Coyle; 7:3O, Tenebrae services-Ffrst Lamentation, Father Goevert; Second Lamentation, MT. Herbert; Third Lamentation Father Kitrick; sermon by Father Downs.
 Saturday. 2 a. m.-Blessing of the Fire, Blessing of Font, Solemn High Mass. eelebrant, Father Goevert; Deacon, Fa- ther Kitrick; Sub-Deacon, Father Coyle; D. m., confessions.
 Easter Sunday. 6;30, 7:S0, S:S0 o'clock. low masses 1030 Solemn High Mass celebrant, Father Goevert; Deacon. Fa- ther Kitrick; Sub-Deacon. Father Coyle; sermon by Father Coyle. Solemn Benedic- lion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
AUTOISTS WILL TAKE
 OFFICIALS OVER ROAD

The Birmingham Motor club sounded a smoker held last night. Another feature of the meeting was tho enthusiasm shown in the efforts of the club. A general re- organization was commenced.
 The members complained on all sides that lack of interest was manifested in the meetings and doings of the club, so this special meeting and smoker was call ed for last night, and the work of reviv- ing interest started. It will be kept up if the officers are assisted by the mem bers.
 The election of officers resulted as fol- lows:
 President--R. & Munger.
 Vice president-J. E. Dedman.
 Secretary-C. B. White.
 Members of the board of governors F. G. Kinney and Collett Munger.
 The need of better streets in the city much Of the time of the meeting. As a result of the discussion and motions, a standing road committee of five, con sisting of c. E. Buck, Don H. Bacon, Charles Foster, pr. J. T. Harwell and F. G. Kinney was appointed to take the matter up with he Mayor and Aldermen and the Board of Revenue.
 In order to fully impress these two organizations with the need for better streets and roads, the members of each will be taken on an auto ride by the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19

dustrlal agent at Mobile, ,-.e ambassador expressed the wish to meet personally every one present Tie men did not walk in line Up to the baron and shake his hand and promptly pass on. They stood up around the room and the baron did the walking. It suggested inspection of the guard yet 1t was anything but that. The baron was so cordial and so sym pathetic in his manner his inquiries were so intelligently discriminating. his tact was so unfailing that l had the face of every man he tal0ed with one mo- ment grave the next moment gay. Many of the men were come lrcsl from the mines and the mills, but they "all looked alike" to the King Of 1taly's ambassa- dor to the United States. The baron con tinued his greetings till the hour for his departure drew near Then he bade all an affectionate goodnight wishing them godspeed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
EGGS ADVANCE AS
 HOLY DAYS COME
THE FIRST GAR OF HARD-HEAD CABBAGE IS RECEIVED ON MoR- RIs AVENUE FROM SOUTH CAR. oLlNA,

Eggs are doing a hgh-price stunt as Easter, the most solemn days of Lent, approach, and if the supply Is not aug mented very materially in the next day or two, the price promises to be sensa- tional by the last of the week Eggs were very strong at IS cents yesterday on Morris avenue and had a strong ten- dency to go higher.
 Chickens are firm with strong demand. Some of the dealers have all hens sold ahead for one or two days at 37isc.
 The heavy frost yesterday morning has not effected the vegetable market but the dealers are expecting a change on this account in few days.
 The first carload of hardhead cabbage was received on Morris avenue yesterday and found a ready market at an ad- vanced price The consignments are from South Carolina.
 California oranges are more plentiful, but prices are still strong
 Truck gardeners on the street yester- day morning reported serious losses on account of the frost and ice Monday morning especially with vegetables that are very sappy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
PLEASING SHOW BY
 GENTRY BROTHERS
POPULAR DOG AND PONY SHOW ENTERTAINED TWO LARGE CROWDS YESTERDAY-STREET PARADE WAS ENJOYED.

Gentry Brothers well-known and popu- lar show entertained two large crowds at the show grounds on Eighth avenue and Thirteenth street yesterday afternoon and last night The ladies and children were much in evidence on both occasions and the performances were greatly en- joyed.
 There were several novelties this year, among them a company of monkey fire fighters, with miniature trucks, fire engine, hose wagons and other paraphernala with which realistic run to a fire was made. While the flames mount ed high from monkey hotel the brave simians spread their hose lines and clam bered up ladders into the windows beleh- ing forth smoke. There were no casual ties. although it seemed that one or two monkeys must surely be overcome in their valiant efforts to put ou the conflagration. Another feature that was something of a "thrlller" was a monkey "Diavolo" I" who looped the loop while everybody held his breath This was in the afternoon performance, or concert, however, and was witnessed by those who remained for the price of a dime. ten cents.
 By emphasizing the comedy element this season the performance has been render ed extremely entertaining. There was something to laugh at all tine time and the antics of the animal comedians were appreciated to marked degree. The little ponies acquitted themselves hand somely, the dogs were in fine fettle and
 
 the elephant behaved with becoming dig nitg. The trick mule enjoyed himself hugely at the expense of a darky who tried to ride him around the ring three times while Japanese team performed some laudable acrobatic feats.
 It was good, clean show and fully up to the standard set by Gentry Brothers on previous visits.
 It is estimated that the expression, Isn't that too cute for anything!" in feminine tones. was heard 45000 times yes- terday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
BABY FUCKERS
 WONDERFUL CURE
Covered from Head to Foot with
 Humours Forty Bois on Head at One Time Doctors and Drug Bills Sl00- Baby Grew Worse.
CURED BY CUTICURA
 FOR FIVE DOLLARS

Mrs. George H. Tucker, Jr., 33s Greenfield Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis, is a grateful mother. When six months old" she says, "my little girl weighed pound and half less than at birth. When one month old a scab formed on her face, spreading until 1t completely covered her from head to foot, followed by boils, having forty on her head at one time, and more on her body. Then her skin started to dry up, and it became so bad she could not shut her eyes to sleep. One months treatment with Cuticura Soap and Ointment made complete cure, and now my child is as large, strong, and healthy as any child of her age. The doctor's and drug bills were over one hundred dollars, and my baby grew worse all the time. Then we spent less than five dollars for Cuti- cura and cured her."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19

members of the club For this purpose sneeial day will be set aside.
 The road committee has the matter in charge. The couneilmen and the Mayor will he taken over South Twentieth street hetween Avenue B and the foot of the hill leading to South Highlands. The au- tolsts believe that trip over this strip of several blocks will result in the order heinz promulgated at once for the paving of that street.
 The Board of Revenue will be taken in A body and carried over the Bessemer road in auto cars and the members of the club have no doubt that the trip will re- suit favorably.
 All the members present last night pledged themselves to attend the future meetings when possible and to aid the officers to the best of their ability in carrying out the objects and aims of the club.
 It was decided by motion that at each subsequent meeting paper on the trials or pleasures of motor driving will be read and at the next meeting Dr. T. D. Parke and pr. J. E. Dedman will read papers on the Diseases of Automo- biles.'
 Refreshments were served during the evening. and everyone seemed to enjoy the occasion. The social side of the eve- ming was pronounced and this will be made somewhat Of feature in the fu- ture, About twenty-five members of the club were present. The meeting took place at the Commercial club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
SMOKE CAUSES EXCITEMENT.
An Alarm of Fire Turned In From the
 Southern Hotel.

A heavy smoke escaping from the doors and windows of the Southern hotel last night at o'clock caused considerable excitement on the block hetween Third and Fourth avenues on Twentieth street. The smoke was caused by a smothered furnace in the basement, and though there was no danger of fire, some one turned in an alarm and the fire depart ment responded with several wagons. MT. Harris, the proprietor of the Southern hotel, sent a negro to the basement to build fire in the furnace. He did not understand how to open the tlues and in a few minutes a dense smoke throughout the first and second stories was the re- suit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
16,OOO LIMBS ARE
 USED WEEKLY HERE
THIS LARGE CONSUMPTION OF THE FRUIT HAS DEVELOPED IN THE LAST TEN YEARS-DEvEL. oPED BY SOLDIERS.

About ten barrels. or 150oO, Hines are during nine months in the year. from February 1 to November 1.
 This was not so before the First Ala bama regiment went to Florida and ac- quired taste for them while fighting ma- laral levers and mosquitoes. The boys of this regiment brought the taste back with them and a great and growing de- mand for lines soon developed.
 The lines used in Birmingham come from Jamaica, Honduras Florida and other countries; mostly from those named and are used most largely for limeade at the soda fountains. but the saloons also use the fruit in various drinks. Lime ade has come to be one of the most popu- lar drinks dispensed at these places.
 Ten years ago there was not more than a barrel of lines sold in Birmingham per month, and they were very high, sell ing for about $25 per barrel. The in creased demand, which seemed to be gen eral over the country, stimulated the production of this fruit and consequently lowered prices. Now Times are sold for $s and si0 per barrel.
 The lime being much smaller than the lemon. is found more economical for fla voring purposes. It has not only a pe- culiar flavor that is very popular, but il Is believed to have fine medicinal proper ties.
 The lime is being used to a large extent for favoring purposes in the culinary of the home,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
ADJUSTMENTS
Gov. "Bobn Taylor.

A brilliant audience that filled the Jeff ferson theatre greeted former governor Bob Taylor of Tennessee last night. He delivered his new lecture, Castles in the Air" and it proved a treat that none could afford to miss. Governor Taylor was at his besa. He charmed with elo- quence, entertained with his humor and brought tears by his inlmitable pathos It was agreed that Castles in the Ar" Is equally as good us the "The Fiddle and the Bow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19


 ambassador was given a reception, many of the notable men of tho city, including representative leaders in the Italian col- only, taking advantage of the opportunity to meet the king of Italy's gracious ann bassador to the United States Among those present at the reception of the ann bassador were these members of the com- mittee on reception from the Commercial club: F. M. Jackson, president F. Y. Anderson, D. B. Grace, George c. Harris, c. c. Fleming. Eugene Fies, R. H. Fore man, E. E. Forbes, T l.. Jackson, F. M. Joy. w. J. Prowell, O.. P. Gaunt, G. Gazam, J. D. Kirkpatrick P. Lesser M. R. McNeill, Tom Rensford and others. Among the Italians present were: Signor G. Moretti, Dr. l.. Cocciola, Paul Gilar- doni, P. GiaceopazzL, P. J Serio, A.. J. Alosia, Joe Maggie and Captain Catan- zano.
 The reception was followed by lun- cheon at the Hotel Hillman, given In the baron's honor by Guiseppl Moretti, the accomplished sculptor. In the afternoon escorted by notable delegation of Bir- mingham's industrial leaders, the ambas-  tric car to the Tennessee companys steel works at Ensley, where the distinguished company inspected the entire plant Re- turning to Birmingham the baron was entertained at dinner ly members of the Italian colony. The days visit closed with a reception given the ambassador at the Commercial club rooms at 8:30 | o'clock, when q great many Italian Americans were presented to, and chatted with, their distinguished countryman. The features of the day were the ex- ceedingly happy and effective speeches made by the ambassador and the im- pressive manner in which he won his way into the hearts not only of all per- sons of Italian birth or Italian paren- tage, but also of everyone who had the pleasure of meeting him. An admirable type of the more northern Itaian-fair of hair blond of complexion, round of physique and mobile of countenance, with eyes that sympathize with, as well as search. the person with whom he may be talking. and with voice that reflects strength and grace of character-Baron des Planches quite captivated the peo- pie of Birmingham In leaving last night he was so gracious as to say that he had been quite charmed with his visit here and extremely gratifed to learn that Italian immigrants in ana near Brming- ham exceled in their character. attain ments and manner of life any other Italian colony he had seen in the United States. These sentiments, addressed as they were, to members of the Italian coloney here. evoked the heartiest en- thusiasm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
Boy Convict Captured.

Detective Patton arrested Robert Otley, alias Robert Barrett, an escaped convict from Pratt mines, last night. The pris- oner is a boy IS years of age and was sent up from Madison county. Otley and an other boy, Thomas Green, aged Il years escaped from the convict camps at Pratt yesterday and both came in the direction of Birmingham. Green had not been captured late last night. Green was sent nn from Walker county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
MT. Richards.

This trip of the -salian ambassador throughout the soul. is made with the cooperation of M. Y. Richards, the sue- cessful inaustriar agent ot the Southern railway. Mir. Richards Is an ardent ad- mlrer of the Italian ambassador and has more than once before ought to per- suade the baron to take southern trip Of li.is kind. is well pleased with the impressions made upon the ambas- sador by the visits t) North Carolina. South Carolina and 4..abama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
J. W. coYNE's BODY.
The Remains Will Be Taken to Chat
 tanooga for Burial.

], William Coyne, was found dead sit ting in a chair in a saloon at the corner of Twentieth street and Morris avenue Monday night. was carried to Chatta- nooga last night at 6:3o over the Ala bama Great Southern for burial. The body was prepared for burial by Shaw & Son and was accompanied to Chattanooga by the widow of the deceased and a brother, Peter Coyne.
 The deceased came to Birmingham from Chattanooga several years ago. He was a member of the Plasters Union in thi city Upon investigation Coroner Paris pronounced heart trouble as the cause of Covnes death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
Car Is Deraiied.

An electric car on the Fountain Heights line jumped the track at the corner Of Thirteenth street and Eleventh avenue yesterday afternoon and serious damage was narrowly averted. The car was go- ing with enough speed to carry it into some posts supporting an awning on the sidewalk. There were several passengers aboard and all escaped serious injury ex- cept one man, A. Pontelo. who received a slight wrench in the back.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
His Stay in Birmingham.

Baron des Planches' stay in Birmnig- ham was marked by notable incidents. The ambassadors visit here was made under the auspices of the Commercial club of which F M. Jackson is president. The baron was welcomed at the station by a delegation of the club and escorted in an automobile procession to the clubs rooms on Twenty-first street. There the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
pelixered to Sheriff.

]. l.. Legeett, the white man who was arrested Monday on a charge of highway robbery by officers Gray and Jackson of Woodlawn and placed in the city jail was yesterday turned over to the sherir of Jeffers on county. The case against him in the inferior criminal court was mol pressed. Leggett Is about 40 years of age and Is charged with holding up messengers of street cars as they leave inc stations in remote suburban dis frfotq
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-04-19
CUTICURA A BLESSING To Skin-Tortured Babies
 and Tired Mothers.

The suffering which Cuticura Soap and Ointment have alleviated among the young, and the comfort they have afforded worn-out and worried parents, have led to their adoption in count less homes as priceless curatives for birth humours, milk crust, scaled head, eczemas, rashes, and every form of itching, scaly, pimply skin, and scalp humours, with loss of hair, of infancy and childhood. Guaranteed absolutely pure.
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