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New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
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Photographs Artist,
Children executed at any hour of
the day or night.

Things like this readily for the falling of
in the rate of increase of the population.
Mistook the Punctuation.-The Young Woman
(surprised and in1ignant)-How dared YOU kiss me
sir!
Penitent Young Man-why. you said you'd like
do IL.
The Young Woman-But you know as well as
did that said It with an exclamation point at the
end.-lChicago Tribune.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23

The recent ominous silence of Gamaliei Brad
ford is now explained. He has been commuh-
ing with history and prophecy IN regard TO
the Santo Domingo matter. and, as result mas
visions of Rome under the Caesars and or the
British Parliament under George III. This Is
reassuring 1t shows that Mr.. Bradford is still
determined to preserve the United States. II pos
sible, at all costs.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23

hoped that such is the case. Russia has WORK
enough west of the Urals to keep her wlsesr
minds and strongest hands busily employed Ior
some years TO come without seeking lmposslDie
conouests ON the shores of the Smoky Seas.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23

During the severe cold which has prevailed
so harshly at times this winter the suferings or
the nlotormen on the platforms of surface
cars in New-York and Brooklyn have been
pitiable. The legislature ought TO have come to
their relief long ago.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
NEW-YoRk SOCIETY.

Public holidays always rather dull from
social point Of view in town. in the heart Of
the season, and yesterday was no exception to the
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23

AS shown by the exhibit at Madison square
Garden, the motor boat is on the way ana SOON
will be on the wave, also
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23

Professor Sumner seems to agree with Pro-
fessor Henry Loomis Nelson that democracy
or is it only Democracy-is dead. hoof. hide and
taiI
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

The size of the Atlantic waves has been care
fully measured for the Washington photographic
Bureau. In height the waves usually average
about thirty feet but In rough weather they at
tain from forty to forty-eight feet. In storms
they are often from 800 to 600 feet long, and last
ten or eleven seconds while the longest yet known
measured half a mile and did not spend itself for
twenty-three seconds.
Babu Matrimonial ertisement-Wanted - A
match for Independent, beautiful young wid-
over of thirty-six years, of respectable and very
rich family. Possesses handsome amount OF thou-
sands and numerous golden ornaments OF MS pre-
ViOus wife-(Lahore Tribune.
woman while going downstairs TO dinner. had
the misfortune to step slightly the dress OF the
woman in front of her. The man on whose arm
the former leaning rudely said aloud so that
the couple in front might hear:
always getting in the way like Balaams ASST
Upon which the woman whose gown had been
trodden on, turning round replied with a sweet
smile:
Pardon me. It the angel who stood In the
way and the ass which spoke
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23

The dove of peace is reported to be lowering
over the Far East
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
THE sNOWFI.AKE

THE SNOWFLAKE
You caught with wintry hand
A snowflake from the air.
And asked what sorrow planned
star so frail and rare.
From what white anvil dy
Such dreams diminutiye2
Like love-" heard you sigh
TOO fragile winged to livel"
Yet while you bent and gazed
On that cold beauty, dear,
The star you caught and praised,
see, turned into teari
And well love understands
How many and many star
Life seeks with feverish hands,
Swings white. in being afar?
And we. through sigh and tear,
Grow wise and learn again
The love that stoops not, dear
Is the love that knows not paint
-(Arthur Stringer. In Smart Set.
In one Of the suburbs of London this somewhat
alarming notice is posted:
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23
WEBBING PRESENTS.

By a Victim.)
AS soon as May had named the day
She issued invitations
To all the crew our mothers knew
OnCluding poor relations).
We were aware they all Would'swear
In language far from pleasant
"Confound IT. / shall have TO buy
The blessed pair a present
Then boy and man in cart and van
And motor car came driving,
With gifts galore. and more and more,
And still they kept arriving,
And housemaids flew, and postmen, too
Till all the terrace wondered,
And night and day they rang away
Lord! how the knocker thundered!
We worked in shifts upon the gifts:
And when we had unstrung them,
We'd twentyScore OF forks and more.
But not a knife among them;
And as we two had scarce sou,
There seemed to be caret
When silly mugs gave claret jugs,
But not drop of claret.
We'd endless gongs and sugar tongs -
OF every shape and fashion,
AS if sweet tea was bound to be
Henceforth our ruling passion.
We'd SachetS, too, of pink and blue
With sickly perfumes scented
And. oh, the show of art nouveau
; With which we were presented
And now we've got the little lot.
We're under obligation
To every guest most detest
And every poor relation:
And by the time the church bells chime.
And Hymen ties the true knot,
We hnd-too late--weve all we hate.
And nothing that we do not.
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23

Soda water is prescribed for hunger. espe-
ciay for the abnormal hunger produced by dis
ease The seat Of hunger is found in the solar
plexus BY the of water charged with carbonic
acid gas the branches of the solar plexus distrib-
uted through the mucous membrane OF the stomach
influenced in such way that the abnormal
irritation Of the plexus which is the foundation for
the ravenous hunger often present in diabetes and
certain forms of indigestion. may be greatly miti-
gated, If not wholly appeased.
One of the New Kind-Old fashioned winter?
Not on your life! This is a modern. hustling up to
date twentieth century winter with all the latest
lmprovements.-(Newark News.
In discussing the merits of cider writer says:
'The monkish ciderists in due time shared the
fate which has recently befallen their liquor
making brethren Of the great Chartreuse. but their
horse mills survived till the middle of the last
century, and the pomum vitae. the apple of Hfe
still perpetuates their memory in the sheltered
and picturesque valleys of the three fair sister
shres of Devon. Dorset and Somerset. where from
time immemorial cider has been almost the ex-
elusive drink of successive generations of staIwart
yeomen and sturdy peasants, renowned for their
strength. activity and longevity. and enviable
freedom from gout. rheumatism and other kindred
ailments"
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23

In one OF the suburbs of London this somewhat
alarming notice is posted
New-York tribune., 1905-02-23

Mrs ]. Stevens Ulman has issued invitations to-
a dinner on Friday evening for her sister 8is.
Mildred Barclay. OF the de5utantes OF the SEA-
son She will afterward take her guests on !,
Mrs. Vanderbilt's dance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
STOPS THE PRACTICE.
Chicago Board of Trade Browns on
 Trading in Bids" and "Offers.p

Chicago, December 27.-The Board of Trade today drowned upon the trading in bids and "offers" which have been adopted as substitutes for puts" and calls" since those privileges were abol- ished.
 The trading In bids and offers has been conducted in the smoking room of the board of trade building after the close of the regular market Today when a crowd of brokers attempted 10 enter the room, they found their way barred by a number of ushers who informed them that the real estate committee of the board had decided today that there will be no more trading in bids" and "offers" in the board of trade building.
 The dealers in bids" and offers" rent cd vacant room on LaSalle street with in few minutes walk of the Board of Trade building, where they resumed their trading
 President Jackson of the Board of Trade said:
 We simply deemed it advisable to dis continue the trading in this building until action has been taken by the courts de- flning bids and offers The action taken this afternoon does not mean that the board has definitely decided to aban- don the trading
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
OIL ON VESSEL IS
 HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE
Inspector Says That Lives of Passen- gers Are Jeopardized By Large
 Quantities Carried.

Washington. December 27.-In submit ting his annual report as supervising in- spector general of the steamboat inspec- ton service, George Uhler expresses con siderable anxiety regarding the present practice of carrying crude petroleum in passenger steamers in quanties which jeopardize the safety of the ship and passengers. Much of this oil he says, is so highly infiammable that 1t will flash with the ordinary summer temperature of the atmosphere.
 MT. Uhler suggests that prohibition be placed on the use of oil which will flash in less than 14O degrees.
 Attention is called to the lack of pro- vision in law for punishing persons in- terfering with inspectors in the discharge of their duty Reference is made to the interference last summer with in- spector John A. Colton at New Orleans, in his attempt to restrict to the legal number the persons who should go aboard river boat on which President Roosevelt was being entertained by the citV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
savaae Grand Opera.

Giuseppe Verdis tuneful "Rigoletto" was sung admirably by the Savage Eng fish Grand Opera company at the Jeff ferson theatre last night. This light, Italian opera is so musically charming and characterized by such graceful mel ody that even the most unsophisticated opersgoer can enjoy 1t. The story is in itself full of interest. "Rigoletto" is work that appeals to popular fancy in a more general way than the severe com positions of Wagner and Verdi in his later period. Its music is at times Hitting and captivating to a degree, although the opera is tragic.
 The audience last night, while not en- tirely filling the house and not as large as the excellent performance merited was appreciative and seemed to enjoy the per formance. Applause was at times enthu- siastic, falling principally to Winfred Golf, Joseph Sheehan and Miss Florence Easton MT. Sheehan's magnificent tenor voice was heard to advantage in the role of the Duke of Mantua. Mr. Golf was effective and histrionically impressive as Rigoletto He displayed marked ability as an actor and was fully equal to the tnotlDndl sctHtS III WHltI ilt nuS N"iiN' upon to exert his powers. Miss Easton's voice is not strong bst Is clear and fiex- ible. She sang in excellent form and was accorded much applause.
 The opera was presented in the eabor- ate style that was promised. The scenery and staging was throughout superb. The singing strength of the company was pro- nounced and the minor roles were well placed. The orchestra numbered approxi- mately forty, and added no little to the pleasure of the performance.
 The story of "Rigoletto'' deals with the intrigues of the Duke of Mantua, in which he Is aided by Rigoletto, his jester. The jester has a daughter. Unknown to him. the duke falls in love with her and plans fresh amour. Rgoletto Is tricked Into carrying away his own child and deliver- ing her into the hands of the duke. think ing that she is the wife of Count Ce- prano, Discovering his mistake, Rigo- letto becomes half mad with rage and determines to revenge himself by staying the duke. The latter is enteed to an inn by a sister of the bravo hired to kill him, but Rieoletto's daughter, Gilda, overhears the conspiracy and sacrifices herself for the duke, who escapes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
TUCKER IN ITALY.
Sees Victor Emmanuel In Interest of
 Jamestown Exposition.

Rome, December 27.-King Victor Emmanuel today received in private audi ence Harry St. George Tucker, president of the Jamestown Exposition company The King, who has always taken great interest in the United States, inquired minutely about the new exposition. show ing knowledge of former undertakings of the same kind in America, and expressed himself in favor of the participation of the Italian government in the displays at Jamestown.
 Later Mir. Tucker visited the admiralty and the foreign office, where he found that Baron Mayor des Ranches, the Italian ambassador to the United States, had already notified the officials of the importance of the exhibition. The vis- itor was assured that the government would consider the question of Italian representation a the exposition, and also the proposition to have Italian warshps participate in the naval ceremonies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
RESOLUTIONS ARE
 OPPOSED TO UNION
PROTEST OF THE PRESBYTERIAN LOYALIST COUNCIL AT NASH WILLIE IS SENT TO ST. LOUIS MEETING.

Nashville, Tenn, December 2-The Cumberland Presbyterian loyalist council which met here today, at its session to- night adopted resolutions protesting against the proposed union of the Cum berland Presbyterian church with the Presbyterian church in the United States. A copy of the resolutions was ordered tel egraphed to the committee on fraternity and union which meets in St. Louis to- morrow for the purpose of arranging de- tails of the union of the two churches, including custody of the church property and organization of the church boards.
 The resolutions follow the report of the legal committee, of which Judge Will liam L. Welcker of Knoxville is chair man. This report holds that the title to the church property would remain with the ''localists" because they hold the original articles of faith. In this connec- ton the Wee Kirkers " decision in Great Britain is referred to as a similar case. The committee further says that after further exhaustive research, 1t was of the positive opinion that the proposed union was illegal, and that the supreme court of the United States has decided cases involving the same state of facts, but in less important matters, in such manner that the principles laid down ab solutely preclude the union of these two great Presbyterian bodies. The commit tee also called attention to the fact that the constitution of the Cumberland church makes no provision for the submission of the question of union to the different presbyteries to be voted upon, as was done, and that as the constitution was not altered 1t was ignored and the action cannot therefore stand
 The council meeting in the morning was attended by between eighty and one hundred persons, of whom fifteen were women; the afternoon session was at- tended by 157 persons. There were but handful of local members at the meetings, the great majority being non-resdents. Each member of the council is chairman of a primary or a subcommittee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
MUST SEVER CONNECTION.
Receiver Judson Harmon Names Off
 cer for the Two Roads.

Cincinnati, December 27.-Receiver Jud- son Harmon of the Cincinnati. Hamilton and Dayton Railroad company, and the Pere Marquette Railroad company, gave out an order today in which he notifies officers of the Erie company that their connection with the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton company, and the Pere Mar quette company, is discontinued. He also announced the following appointments effective on and after January l. 1906. for the Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton company:
 C. l.. Thomas general traffic manager. in charge of freight and passenger traf- fc.
 J. L. Cramer, comptroller. in charge of the accounting and treasury departments
 For the Pere Marquette Company:
 A Patrarche general traffic manager, in charge of freight and passenger traf- fc
 ]. l.. Kramer. comptroller. in charge of accounting and treasury departments
 All the other officers and agents of both companies will continue as hereto fore
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
ASKS REVERSAL
 ON NOVEL GROUND
c. p. POPE CLAIMS DEFENSE OF WHICH HE WAS CONVICTED WAS COMMITTED IN THE NEW COUNTY OF CRISP.

Atlanta, December 27.-(Special Jon the ground that the alleged crime for which he was convicted and sentenced was committed in territory now belong ing to the new county of Crisp, C. P. Pope has appealed to the supreme Cour. for reversal of the verdict against him in the city court of Vienna, Dooly county.
 This is the first apepaled case brought to the supreme court in which any new county figures. Pope was found guilty before Judge D. l.. Henderson in the city court of Vienna of assault and bat tery upon May Everett. The alleged as- sault was committed in the Tenth dis trlct of Dooly county on June 8, 1905, and this district has since become a part o. Crisp county. On the date of Pope's trial, December 5, 19O5 Crisp county had been organized and was practically ready for business. On the ground that the city court of Vienna had no Jurisdiction over the case. Pope's attorneys moved for judgment of not guilty and a dismissal of the indictment against him. The facts as set forth by Pope were ad- mitted by the solicitor E. F. Strozier, notwithstanding which the court over ruled both motions. Pope's counsel like wise filed plea to the jurisdiction of the court which was also overrued.
 The bill of exceptions in Pope's case reached the supreme court today and he bases his appeal entirely on the ground that the city court of Vienna had no jurisdiction to try the case. This ground has it's foundation In section 1 of the general act under which the new counties were organized which is, in part as fol- lows:
 "Section l. Be 1t enacted by the general assembly of Georgia, and it Is hereby en- acted by authority of the same, that when a new county Is organized the jurisdiction of all suits pending in the county or coun- ties from which said new county has been lead off, of which, under the consti- tuition and laws of this state, the new county shall have cognizance, IS trans ferred immediately to the corresponding courts in said new county and the Jurls- diction of suits then pending in the coun- tv or city courts of the old counties IS conferred upon the superior court of said new county etc.
 The remainder of the section relates to court costs in cases which are so trans ferred. The foregoing. however, would seem to indicate clearly the Legislative intention as to the jurisdiction or all suits in the courts of the newly organ ized counties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
Henry White Holds Reception.

Rome. December 27.-Henry White, the American ambassador, held his first of ficial reception today at the embassy, the Drago palace. According to custom, King Victor Emmanuel sent two court masters of ceremonies. who presented the guests to the ambassador and Mrs. White. Those present included Premier Fortis and the members of his cabinet, dignitaries of the royal court, members of the diplomatic corps. representatives of the Roman aris- tocracy and many distinguished Ameri- cans. Among the latter were Thomas Nelson Page, the novelist, and Harry St. George Tucker. president of the James, town Exposition company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28

of exceptional merit. Her dramatic in- stinct and thorough technique were worthy of the applause that greeted her every effort
 Miss Margaret Crawford as Ortrud all though portraying a part that did not have the sympathy of the audience, has contrato voice of great power and tone quality, and through her artistic per formance sang herself into the good graces of her listeners The chorus was strong and well trained
 Taken as a whole it was a performance worthy of the highest praise and MT. Savage is to be congratulated on the standard of excellency found in his com pany.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28

take effect at the end of the present school year in May, 1906, and granted him a leave of absence from January l. 1906, until the school year expires. Dean Fred erick D. Fairfield of the collegiate depart- ment of the university was named as acting president of the university, and will assume his new duties at once. pr. Gordon offered his resignation after . demonstration made against him by the students in the university several weeks ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
pr. w. B. Taylor Dead.

Columbia. s. C., December 21.-Dr. w. B. Taylor, well-known throughout South Carolina, died today of pneumonia, aged 72 years. His grandfather was a colonel in the revolution Dr. Taylor was a colonel in the Confederate army on Gen eral Hampton's staff and was the chief surgeon in Charleston harbor at the fall of Fort Sumpter. At the close of the war he was surgeon general of the cay airy or the Army of Northern Virginia At his death he was chairman of the regents of the state hospital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
Alabamian Honored.

Ottawa, Ont, December 27.-The annual meeting of the Geological Soicety of America opened today with an address by Dr. Robert Bell. acting director of the Canadian geological survey. There was a large attendance of American and Canadian representatives. Among the of- ficers elected were: President, J. c. Rus- sell, Ann Arbor Mich; second vice pres- ident. E. A. Smith of the University of Alabama; treasurer J. c. White, Morgan town. w. Va; librarian, M. F. Cushing. Cleveland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
Norfolk and Western Dividend.

Philadelphia, December 27.-The Norfolk and Western Railroad company today de- clared a semi-annual dividend of per cent on the preferred stock, payable February 16 to stockholders on record February ? An appropriation of sl ,o0o00o was made for the purpose of enlarging the yards at Roanoke, Va., and extend ing the double tracking of the rog-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
West and Vokes.

A bargain day matinee will be given al the Jefferson theatre this afternoon when West & Vokes will present new version of "A Pair of Pinks," supported by Margaret Daly Vokes. This talented comedienne needs no introduction to a Birmingham audience. Her portrayal of the ''rube' girl has made her famous A bright pot pourri of fun, music and specialties is promised together with at tractive chorus girls, pleasing costumes and pretty scenery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
At the Biiou.

'The Beauty Doctor is still drawing crowds to the Bijou and Will Philbrck is making them laugh after they get there. The piece is light and frothy but pleases patrons of a popular-priced playhouse, who are in search of entertainment that does not involve mental strain. The usual performance will be given tonight. There will be a matinee this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
"lohenqrin."

"Lohengrin," one of the ring" music dramas by Richard Wagner was pro duced at the Jefferson theater by the Henry w Savage Grand Opera company yesterday afternoon. It's presentation was in the highest sense artistic both his trionically and musically. Although the audience was not large, 1t was appreci- ative and insisted on eneoring numbers, which the members of the company re- sponded 10 graciously.
 William Wegner, with tenor voice of magnificent range, combined with a dramatic temperament and fine stage appearance, made an excellent Lohengrin. Arthur Deane as Taramund was excep- tionally good. Miss Gertrude Rennyson, who essayed the part of Elsa, has a voice
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-28
Black Patti.

Several Improvements have been made in the performance given by the Black Patti Troubadours. The olio, it is said, has been materially strengthened and the visit of this organization to the Jefferson the tre tomorrow afternoon and night will furnish amusement The balcony will be reserved for colored patrons.