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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05

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 young religieuse are not more solemnly impressive than an oath binding human being to the service of her fel- low man.
 q solemnly swear by what 1 hold most sacred" began white-eapped nurse at the Hilman hospital, and then each mem Der of the graduating class repeated the nurses oath.
 q solemnly swear by what l hold most sacred that I will be loyal to the physi- clans under whom 1 serve as a good soldier Is loyal to his officers; that l will be just and generous to all worthy mem bers of my profession, aiding them when it is in my power to do so; that what soever house 1 shall enter it shall be for the good of the sick to the utmost of my ability, and that I shall hold myself aloof from all temptations; that l shall keep as sacred whatsoever l shall see or hear Of the lives of men and women, whether they be my patients or members of their family; that 1 will so live as to elevate my profession and bring only credit to my school
 For the first time in the history of any training school in this city was repeated the oath that women have taken in the most noted hospitals in the country, and the deep solemnity of the occasion im- pressed the large audience as did no other feature of the exercises. It gave a new significance, a more beautiful interpreta- tion to those who heard it, and never perhaps did a Birmingham audience real ize so keenly the sacredness that goes hand in hand with the duties of the trained nurse.
 The members of the class were each presented with copy of .Ae oath beau tifully framed The letters were in gold and, hand-painted in one corner was a cluster of purple violets, the class flower Fragrant bouquets of violets were tied above them. The oath and the flowers were both gifts to the class from the former superintendent of tn, hospital Miss Mamie Boyce Hamilton, who was the founder of the training school, and whose ma gniicent hospital work, both in the northern and southern hospitals has received wide recognition from the most eminent physicians in the country
 Before a gathering of distinguished physicians and surgeons, members of the hospital staff, and q representative audi ence of the friends of the hospital, seven young women received their diplomas as graduate nurses of the 1illlman Hospital Training school last Tuesday night.
 The exercises were opened with mu- sicale arranged by Mir. Damn Petersen, assisted by Mrs. Jack Adams, Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Laura Davids. The address to the graduating class was made by Dr. Lewis Coleman Morris, who was intro duced by the Rev. Mir. Hendrick, pastor of St. Johns Methodist church. Dr. B. L. Wyman presented the diplomas, after which the graduates tooA the nurses oath.
 The entire exercises were characterized with simplicity, and this absence of osten- tation was accentuated in the severely plain uniform of the school The grad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05

We do not forget that the hospital Is Q monument to the energy and per- severance of the beard of lady mana gers, and we thank them, that they have made 1t possible for us to be here tonight, taking part in their first grad uating eXercises-two of our present number however, having graduated last year-Miss Gertruoe Richardson and Mss Frances zinkan.
 Tn behalf of the class, I would extend to the surgical and medical staffs our sincere thanks for the unfailing kind ness and courtesy accorded us during our years of training.
 .'Throughout these years, our superin- tendents and head nurses have initiated us step by step into theoretical and practical nursing. Their skill and pa tience have set before us the highest ideals These we Will carry with us throughout our lives in grateful remem- brance of what we owe to them.
 'T congratulate you, members of the graduating class, upon the happy com pletion of our years of training, and of our admission into the profession chosen as our life work. Although our lives in the larger world may be cast in pleas ant places, we shall sometimes often times perhaps, sigh for the order and discipline of hospital routine.
 IL ndS Dttu tIuiy 6did tiat et7 e1 bi1i . acter builder, the school for nurses has no equal
 'lf there has been engrained into the graduating class of 1905, anything of self control obedience, accuracy, cheerful ness, firmress and tact Spelled with a capital ID we gladly give the full mead Of praise to our alma mater.
 We may also congratulate ourselves that professional nursing has become an established necessity.
 Forty years ago, Florence Nightn- gale showed the need of nurses trained in theory and in practice. In 1875 only five trained nurses were graduated in the United States From this small be- ginning has grown an honored profession where earnest women may find an ex- pression for their energy and skill.
 !" Florence Nightingale writes, 'Nurs- ing is an art, and requires as exclusive devotion, as hard a preparation as any painters or sculptors work; for what is having to do with dead canvas or cold marble compared with the temple of Gods spirit? Nursing is a fine art, had almost said the finest of fine artsl
 We all have idealsl We fall below them, but no one Las ever risen above them. Therefore, we must realize that "The greatest factor in the education of the nurse is the building up a foun- dation of broad principles with a super structure of high ideals, and that the end of all education is character"
 We love to think of our spotless uni form as the badge of our profession. May we love and honor it. as a sacred shield and see to that no stain of dis honor in anyway becomes attached to it.
 Let me ask, IS it an accident think you that the number of our class is the golden number of the aneients-the sa- cred seven? So often found in the holy writ. from the sewn days of the crea- tion. to the seven words on the cross. Shall we not think it augurs for us a charmed and happy future? One laden with a wealth of golden deeds-and hal lowed by the highest inspirationsl Our oath, so mprehensive and so binding, may we keep inyiolate."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05
BENEFIT FUND.

The Ladies Auxiliary to the B. of L. E. gave a euchre and finch party Anursday afternoon at the Cable music hall for the benefit of the Virginia mine sufferers, and realized $35, which was turned over to the Birmingham 4,ews.
 The first euchre prize, a Land-painted plate, was won by Mrs. Thelman,. the second prize a handsome gold shirt waist set, by Miss Minnie w. Burn, and the third a Douglass heao in water color, by Mrs. Schmitt, of Louisville. The con solation, a beautiful lace collar, was drawn by Mrs. Bramsly .e gentleman s prize, a pair of house -..ppers. was won by MT. G. l.. Carlisle; the second, box of cigars, by Mir. w. s. Cooper, and the third, and consolation, was won by MT. J. S. Savage and MT J. w. Featherstone. Mrs. Powell of Norton, Va, won the first finch prize, a beautiful salad dish;
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05
AFTERNOON RECEPTION.

Mrs. Charles S. sibley's reception for the benefit of the Church of the Advent, on Friday, was largely attended, and a handsome sum realized. It was in every way a very beautiful affair, and among the most attractive of the pre-Lenton en- tertainmSSts.
 The parlor and dining rooms were dec orated in red and pink carnations. The center piece on the table was very hand somely embroidered, and a large cut glass vase was filled with carnations. Cut-glass candeabras held red candles and shades. The bon bons were in the same colors. salad and ice course were served. The tea room was very attrac- tive with dozens of palms and large vases of carnations A band was stationed be- hind the palms in the hallway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05
MRS. FAC SMITHS
 EUROPEAN PROSPECTUS

IN delightful European prospectus
 just issued by Mrs zae Smith of Bir- mlngham, she announces her eighth Comprehensive tour. Her party will sail Jlne q on the Patricia" of the Ham, burg American line.
 The summer in foreign lands under the ehaperonage of Mrs Smith has at traeted year after year the most inter- estng people until her annual announce ments are received with tho same de- gree of interest of social gossip. It is just this delightful phase that Is said to enter Into the entire tour in foreign lands, and this accounts, no doubt, for the reluctance with which Mrs. Smith s parties say goodbye at the New York pier on their return home
 Certainly 1t Is that tho American chap eron of European parties is ideally rep resented in MrG Smith. Her tours are said to be more satisfactory than any of the tours of like duration, and her long experience in conducting parties. her familiarity with foreign life are all conducive to a perfect tour She knows her London. The Strand, Picoadilly. Hyde Park are as familiar to her as Fifth avenue is to the Now Workers. The same thing may be said of Paris She has traversed Europe until she con- sttutes in herself a ready symposium upon all the charming places she has seen.
 Her party will visit England, France Italy, Switzerland, Austria. Hungary and Germany most interesting part of the trip will be the time passed in the midst of the old chateaus of France. In Mrs. Smiths prospectus, she says:
 In automobiles we visit the chateaux. At the Chateau of Blois we are trans ported into the heart of the Middle Ages. It was built by Francis l. and was for years the home of kings and princes. It's famous open staircase is bewiiderinr in its carved fantastic beauty. Here was born Louis XII, whose equestrian statue crowns the doorway; here Catherine de Medici plotted deeds of blood. the most remarkable of which was the famous Guise murder. The cream white facade of the Chateau of Ambois looks as if fl had been cut out of ivory-a dazzling complication of round towers. bastions terraces and balconies. Redolent with memories of Anne of Brittany and Mary Queen of Scotts held up by wicked Cath erine de Medci-the record wickedest mother-in-law of history-to watch the execution of the Huguenots. Amboise contains a jewel of Gothic chapel, "one of the most precious of the forid kind In
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05
Had His Own Troubles.

From the Chicago News.
 Are you an advocate of woman's rights?" asked the woman with the square chin.
 Not me-" answered the meek and low ly representative of the other sex. Mans wrongs take up all my spare time"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05
SONG SERVICE.

On Sunday evening, at 7:S0, at the Church of the Advent, Sixth avenue and Twentieth street, there will Ae beauti- full service of song, by Harrison Millard' sung by the full vested choir under the di- rection of Edward G. Powell, choir mas ter. with Prof. Fred l.. Grambs at the organ.
 The service is as follows:
 Prelude.
 Processional-"So of God Goes Forth to War
 Hear Our Prayers" Willard.
 Prayers and Versicles.
 Psalm
 Gloria in Excelsis-'Come Holy Spirit" Willard.
 yer and Creed.
 Great is the Lord.' Willard.
 Solo-"O Lord, Most Holy" Horatio Parker. Sanctus Bene.aictus Agnus Del" Mil lard.
 Recessional-"God of Our Fathers" The solosts will be Mrs. Ranson and Miss Cunningham, sopranos; Mrs. Lums- den, alto; MT. Wilber Abbott tenor, MT. Wyatt Hefiin, bass Mir. Nelson. baritone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05
THIS MORNINGS GOSSIP

clan of fine attachments, MT. Gaulkey Is recognized as n prominent composer and one of his compositions received an award at the St. Louis Exposition.
 While in the city he Is the guest of MT and Mrs. s. D. Harris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05
YANCEY LYcEUM.

At meeting of the Yaneey Literary Society, held Friday at --.e High school the preliminary oratorical contest to de- termine the six contestants for the medal presented to the club by MT. Ned Me Crossin was held.
 The six winners were Thomas Henley Robert Bradley, James Graham, Clarence Going, James Montgomery and Tom Senn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05
Grave Matter to Her.

From the Newark News.
 The omnibuses that meet trains in Chi cago look strikingly like hearses. There fore arose the astonishment of a little Newark girl on reaching the western me- Ntropolis
 Jump in," said her father. holding the bus door open.
 The child drew back.
 Papa" she cried, "are We going to be buried?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05
CELEBRATED PIANIST.
Miss Mary Ars-. Will Give Piano Re- cital at Cable Music
 Hall.

The music lovers will be delighted to know that the famous pianist, Mary Angel, of Chicago will give piano recital in this city March 10 at Cable Music hall. Miss Angel has a national reputation and creates great enthusiasm wherever she is heard. The comments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05
MUSIcALES.

A delightfui event of the week was the musicale given Thursday afternoon by Mrs J. F. Baldwin, at her beautiful col- onial house on Huntsville avenue, in com pliment to MT. Warner E Gaulkey, of Milwaukee, the well-known pianist and composer. A number of the hostess friends were invited to meet Ir. Gaulkey, who gave a brilliant programme which fully sustained his reputation as musi-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05

The final contest will be held on the night of March r, in Che High School as- sembly hall. The other contestants were:
 Norman Orcutt, Joe Simpson, Paul West, Herbert Cobbs, George Copeland, Frazer Banks, Anglin White. Guy Thomp- son.
 All of the declamations yesterday were excellent, and the final contest will be close.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05

Ottawa, Kan, to visit her sister, Mrs. J. zellner. She has spent a pleasant time in San Antonio and Fort Worth, Texas. visiting relatives there. She is expected home the latter part of this month.
 
 Mir. and Mrs. F. Caheen are in New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05
Absolutely all Fresh New Novelties In Wall Papers

collection of the choicest patterns of this seasons Wall Papers selected with the most discriminating care from all of the best manufactures jn the world. Not roll of old goods. w. D. Colby Decorating Co.,, new To- cation, 1918 Second avenue, next 10 Cable Piano Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05
SONG SERVICE
 AT ST .lARY'S.

A service of song will be given at St. Mary's church this evening at 7;9O by the vested choir of boys and men under the direction of Herbert Raymond Loder. The following attractive programme will be given
 Gloria Fifth Gregorlan Tone
 Magnificent in D, Barnby.
 Nunc Dimttis In G, Warren.
 God Is a Spirit Bennett
 Solo. ''The Waters of Babylon" HowelD, MT. Leon Cole.
 Happy and Blest' est. PauD, Mendles- sohn.
 Duet, ''Rise Crowned with Light" (Brackett), Messrs. Bason and Loder. The Allelniatic Sequence, Buck
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05

France" The Chateau of Chambord has been called the Versailles of Tou- raine," and is an extraordinary assem- blaze of pinnacles, gables, turrets, chim- neys and gargoyles. We see constantly the recurrence of the Salamander, the emblem of Francis l, the builder of the house. It Is between fortified castle and an Italian palace, and Is character istic of the French Renaissance. Here we see the wonderful double staircase In its present lovellness the Chateau recalls the brilliant days when 1t was the mag nificent abode of Francis I, who said of 1t. "A court without women is like year without springtime, or a spring time without flowers"
 A number of Birmingham people will go abroad with Mrs. Smi-h, cmong them Miss Douglass, the artist who will remain
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05

Mrs William Fant the socond prize hand-painted rose bowl. The consolation was drawn by Mrs. w. l. Miller
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05

The Gawk Engraving Go. makes the best cuts. Phone Peoples 276.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mrs. Charles Schoolar, who is visiting her brother, MT. Bell. in Seattle, Wash ington. will return to Birmingham in the early spring.
 Signor Moretti has returned.
 Mrs. Claude Smith has returned to New York
 Mrs. J. Sandman is now en route to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05

Owing to our re. cent fire which destroyed our .en. tire stock, we are able to show you an entirely new
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05

Lynn, to MT. Louie Reese of Anniston The wedding will take place in April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05

Miss Lestra Kinney returned several days ago from Dayton, o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-05

IT HE ceremonies attending the re- " nuneiation of the world by a young religieuse are not more
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-16
HIGGINS TELLSSTORY
It Is About a College Chum's
 Appetite For Apples.
MORAL APPLIES TO EQUITABLE.
Governor Thinks It Unlikely That Insurance Probers Can Find Out Where Mysterious s6s5.OOO
 Has Gone.

NEW YORK, Aug. Ex-Governor Higgins arrived in this city prepara. tory to sailing for Europe and made few interesting remarks about the prospective investigation of the insur- snce companies by the joint committee of the legislature. Governor Higgins said he had no appointment to meet any of the members of the legislative committee. but would he glad to see them if they called on him. The gov ernor is stopping at the Albemarle.
 It was suggested to the governor that there was great public curiosity about the S6s5.000 loan made to the Equits- ble by the Mercantile Trust company and considerable speculation as to whether or not the legislative commit tee would probe into that transaction.
 It will he recalled that when pub iicity was given tp the loan and it was hinted that the ses5. .n00 had been used as s secret fund of the Equitable the money was paid back in a myste- rious manner. Superintendent of Banks Kilburn in his investigation of the af- fairs of tho Mercantile Trust company gave q good deal of attention to the big loan. and t was on his demand that the money was paid back.
 Mir kilburn's rsport on the subject has never been made public. and 1t is still a mystery who paid tho loan. The reason why MT KilbBrn has never cleared ID the mystery is that the law prohibits The making public of reports of The banking department on such matters unless demand for the ln- formation rnrnps frnr some court or some duly authorized hodv..
 ~Nv impression is. said Governor HErins. that when the report is made pubic it sill rot shoV nurh-
 That is t0 ear. a rheck for John Smith. for instance. would not he flu minztive ss 10 the purpose for which the money was usedT~
 Ezartlr. To illustrate recsll that when Eas a vo1nz ms7 e1ing to col iszs the father of e fr5e11 of nine gave him q cherE br1k before his departure fer seaooL saving Nov To1 make out ehecks fo- vhsteTe- Vas ueei- and uiI hoag- -hel1 s3 Tpuz ss Fo1 send ne . mnz-hlv statement os wat the mon eT rzs ezEez.iasi for TFse eaerks sopa b4zzn ra eu--e in rs rhe ol5 zsutisman tfleE snsf fast.
 AT fha ed rf the -orsh ks inquired if fbe h1T hzf f0--z7sef his s-sts-lsnt ef err1-zes. s-d e hs7-r informed .hs. 1e sd rssf n t--1s- a-ts1-toa to rne zs-=r R-- .ke ze- -a7-h ths c1eEs rs-s --z zEs-s1s t--1 fc- Is E-z- -z-E az5 z1- s-1-s con
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-16
RACE FOR LIFE.
Exciting Experience of 100 Passen.
 gers on sound Steamer.

BLOCK ISLAND. R. l.. Aug. 16.- The steamer New Shoreham while en- tering the harbor on her trip from Providence with 100 passengers on board struck a sunken wreck and after an exciting run for the dock sunk to the main deck just as she ran along side the pier. The passengers were able to land over the usual gangplank.
 The New ShOreham. which was built in Boston in 1901 and over the pay ment for which by the town there has been considerable dispute on the island until it has become B political issue. has been making regular trips during the summer from Providence to the new harbor.
 The steamer was about halfway across the harbor when she struck the wreck The collision ripped open hole several feet wide in her bottom. but. notwithstanding the steady thrush of the water. the fremen and the en- gineer. headed bv Chief Engineer John Quinlan of Providence. stuck to their posts. When the steamer was within fn0 yards of the dock the water put out the fires. and hy the time the steamer reached tho dock Engineer Quinlsn was submerged to his waist. He was at his post. however. when the steamers gangplank was pushed ashore and then came nn deck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-16
BALLOT BOX FRAUDS.
sirty Thou.snd Boau. Names cf
 PhHndeIphIz Voting Lists.

PHILADELPHIA. Aug l6.-ACCo-d ing to statement made by the direct CT of the department of public safety based on q canvass made by the p3ll-e- there are 60ls3 names on the voting lists of this city which under ire Is- have 10 right ro be thereon The as sessors h all rhe voting divisions us the city will be asked to strike t5s al lezed frauduIs1t names from -he Hats
 One 0. the first 0-eisI scts Of Msrr- Weaver after starting his czuVsE for municipal reform was to order thz director of public safety 10 have coz- pists inspection male by the polic- uf the voting lists utrh view o' having stricken If every fraEIule1t EEEs The mayor dsd rhss heraIse chzrg= had been frequently made fiat st Least 5000 frzu5uEe7t votes were c.=T sr the lest two sssetsoa-- Ths polics Us1s the cznrsss and reported 3LT4e srzz1 ulsnt names The uz-o- was z1- ss- iseed with rtE= rezg-1 and c-@e1 ssro11 rzn-zrz Ts caa-sss -E oourIeted a.z sas-ez sa065 frazz1 k7f names.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-16
SIX FEVER DEATHS.
pr. John Gutt.r... Cuban Expert. ar-
 rf~-- Tn New Orleans.

riNe- Tn New Orleans
 NEW ORLEANS. Aus. I6-oriciaI yellow fsvsr report to ?. ID. New cases. s2. total to date. 1.0s0: deaths, 6. total to date. 1T2. new disease cen tsrs. Ig. total to date. 22a
 The arrival Of Dr. John Guiterss. the Cuban yellow fever expert. and his tour of the seat of worst infection was the most interesting feature Of the yel- l9x fever situation Dr Guireras left Havana 70 make an inspection of the gulf cities in connection with the Cu- ban lua-s nrlue and to offer his assist aree in rhe -a-Ea zu in p-1gress here He landed first lr Fiorldz. thence went to Mobile. inquired Into conditions 0s the gulf coss- os Mississippi and finally cane here. his p-esi0as visit to Ne- Orleans being in 1s.7. when -Eere was sIso an auPesrsuve of veIiou fever and when ths mosquito theory had nDt heen deu9rs-rste5
 Du h= srriral Tgr Guffe~sz went ta the o1Hees If rEs nsrtns EoSpa-sI sarv- ics for an interview --n Surgeon White. Lz-er Ia the day I5r- Guters. joined D-s- Co-rzl sad RlchsT6soa of fhs usrzne h0Sv51sI se-rice s-z1 f0- tour of tfe cd Fr@n-h msrze- guzr-e-. where The ferer 6z- appeared and vhsne r Las rzr4H nast Eercelr-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-08-16

the war. To insist upon foe who has still 500,00O men confronting her in the field footing the bill for the cost of the war as the price of peace would. the Russians say, change the character of the military struggle henceforth from one for certain principles to one for the exaction of blood money" All ques- tions relating to Korea and Manchuria except the cession of the Chinese East ern railroad and the main Siberian line running through northern Manchuria from the station "Manchuris." on the Amur, via Harbin to Vladivostok are settled in the five articles already adopted.