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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
cZARINA'S CHARM.
Beautiful, Graceful Woman of Winning
 Majesty of Presence.

From Amalia Kussner Coudert's '"The
 Human Side of the Czar," in the De-
 tober Century.
 The general appearance of the Czarina may be fairly well known in this coun- try, although fewer pictures have been published of her than of any other crowned head. But no picture that l had seen gave any idea of how she really looks, seen thus face to face Perhaps this may be for the reason that much of her beauty comes from exquisite coloring, and that there is about her a subtle charm impossible to picture and difficult to de- scribe. She is very tall and very slender, yet most finely proportioned. Her features are almost Greek in their regularity, and the natural expression of her face struck me at once as a singularly wistful and sweet sadness that never went quite away even when she smiled. Her hair Is strlxingy beautiful and luXuriant, long, heavy, glossy and brown-gold in color. Her eyes are large, soft, lustrous gray blue, with long lashes. and l painted them cast down, as they nearly always are; for she is shy and hardly ever looks up without a blush.
 Yet with all the Czarina's blushing. shy ness, her bearing impressed me with a sense of something much deeper and graver than mere admiration for a beau tful. graceful woman. It is difficult to define just mhat this impression was, but 1t may be termed majesty, for lack of a subtler term: and the feeling of 1t increased during the entire time that was privileged to enter her presence al- though no one could have been kinder or more simple in all that she said and did
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
CLEANING UP PAckiNGTOWN.
New Deal Ir, Chicago Packing Indus
 try-How New Rules Work.

In the October Worlds Work Isaac F. Marcosson tells of ''The Beginning of Re- form in Packingtown." The article is the result of a first-hand investigation of the new conditions there. MT. Marcosson was in. Chicago in February and saw the stockyards under the old and terrible conditions. He describes the new order of things as follows:
 A hot sun beat fiercely down on the yards Smoke still hung over the pens and the smell of slaughter and of cattle was still in the air. But in the packing houses glistened newly-cleaned windows, recent scrubbing: the inside walls were freshly painted or whitewashed; concrete was replacing wood. New and detached toilet rooms had been put in. The wom- en wore blue uniforms and many men were in white duck. On all sides. in English and foreign languages, blazed the words. Be Clean Order was succeeding dis order. for the Cleansing of Packingtown had begun. Conditions were 60 per cent better than they were six months before but no permanent ideal condition can be obtained while many of the old buildings are in use. The majority were originally built for killing and storing purposes not for packing houses.
 MT. Marcosson declares that the pack CTS responsibility does not end with clean ing up. They must stay cleaned up. In conclusion he says:
 ''The governments real work has just begun. for in rigid enforcement of the law lies the Safeguarding of the people. It is only in the permanency of the new order of things that the whole great in- dustry will bear scrutiny. But the coun- try is watching and it will nav to be clean"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
MESSAGE DELIVERED
 AUDIENCE OF MEN
REV. E. E. HENDRIcK PREACHED AT JEFFERSON THEATRE ON RIGHTEOUSNESS TEMPERANCE AND JUDGEMENT.

The Rev. E. E. Hendrick, who has been conducting a series of meetings in the Cumberland Presbyterian church. preach ed yesterday afternoon at the Jefferson theatre under the auspices of the Y. M c. A This was the second of his sermons for men only, and was even bet ter attended than on the previous Sun day. The lower floor was crowded and many were seated in the balcony. Twenty men went forward after the service to express their intention of living a better life and closer to God.
 The Rev MT. Hendrick chose his text from the twenty-fourth chapter of Acts, 24th and 18th verses, And he reasoned of righteousness, temperance and judg- ment to come.'
 Paul" said MT. Hendrick, was pruoght from prison to preach a sermon to two people whose names were Felix and Drucilla Most anybody can preach to a crowd but it takes man with vision of the cross of Christ to preach to two people.
 Paul first reasoned of righteousness. He told of Gods love for 1t. preached purity, Godlikeness and self control to a man whose passions were running wild. Religion is right doing. Pay your debts and make honorable restitution. Be right in your yard measure, in your scales and in your ledger. Paul preached till he woke Felix and moved him to promise that he would send for the apostle in convenient season. Felix and this woman were leading lives of sin, and they knew erft they wanted Paul to go away and cease preach ing"
 MT. Hendrick then took up the subject of temperance, speaking of the blighting effect of liquor on industry and nations Of seven hundred s1o bills which were paid out in certain fae- tory on Saturday night. four hundred were deposited in a local saloon by the following Tuesday If a dog Is poisoned an investigation is made but when an individual is poisoned day by day, the deadly work goes on. A saloon keeper has no right to coin money out of traffic which curses the community, crazes the brain and murders the body, tears down the crystal wall of home"
 The speaker stated that he believed in Judgment because the scripture tells of 1t and because we must all account for our selves on that day. When God opens His great book there will be many surprises
 At the close of the sermon the Rev. A. l.. Carter sang, "Theres a Great De- Coming" with telling effect. MT. Car ter has a sweet voice which filled the auditorium and appealed to the hearts of the men. During the past week there have been oyer 100 professed conversions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
COL. PEART SPEAKS
 TO LARGE CROWDS
SALVATION ARMY SECRETARY FOR UNITED STATES HERE CON- QUOTING SOUTHERN CONGRESS. SERVES THIS AFTERNOON.

The three services of the Salvation Army held yesterday are said to have been highly satisfactory to the many visiting officers who are in Birmingham attending the southern congress of the organization.
 Col William Peart of New York, chief secretary of the Salvation Army in the United States. spoke in the forenoon at Eleventh Avenue Methodist Episcopal church on "The Three Volunteers" At 3 D. m. he delivered an address at the East Lake Casino, the subject being "The Salvation Army" Last night he spoke at the First Methodist church. His subject was "The Wonderful Strcam. and his audience was large and seemed much impressed with the forcefulness of the speaker.
 Today the Salvation Army will hold prl- vate sessions, morning, afternoon and night, the only public service being at the Woodward corner at 4 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
GAR TURNS OVER
 AND MEN INJURED
ACCIDENT HAPPENED AS POW DERLY GAR WAS ROUNDING CURVE AT WEST END-FIFTEEN PASSENGERS WERE ABOARD.

A west bound electric car on the Pow derly line turned over last night as It was rounding the sharp curve at Poplar street, in West End. Only three persons are reported as being hurt, and they not seriously injured. There were fifteen pas sengers aboard the car at the time of the accident.
 The injured are: Conductor J. T. Oliver left arm broken above the elbow, taken to the Hllman hospital; Motorman Moore, who it is said, was only shaken up, and went to his home; Nose Williams, negro injured in the leg and taken to St Vim cents hospital.
 Motorman Moore, 1t Is said, Is newly employed in running cars, and one of the passengers stated that the accident was the result of high speed in going around the curve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
Small Return for Big Monopoly.

From Leslle's Weekly.
 Moved by fear of competition, the New York Telephone company has offered the city Sl16,000 a year, to be increased In twenty-five years to s200,000 annually for q monopoly of the local telephone serv- lee. Half rates for the public offices are promised, but no concessions to gen. eral subscribers or patrons. Niggardly as these concessions are-less for exclusive rights than a rival company offers for the right to compete-they demonstrate the falsity of the nonopolys assertions that 1t has been giving as cheap serv- lee as 1t could afford. What the public may expect from it If it is left in un- disputed possession of the field may be surmsed from the working of It's latest much heralded reduction of message rates. This was made at the expense of the ho- tels and other establishments operating pay stations, for such subscribers are still obliged to pay the old rate; naturally such reduction" proves a farce in prae- tiee. Yet other large cities not in the grip of telephone monopoly have a five cent rate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
PLAYED WITH GUN
 AND KILLS MOTHER
Mrs. L. Taylor Accidentally Shot, and Died From the
 Wound.

Ensley. September 3O.-(Special)-A shogun was accidentally fired this morn- ing. fatally wounding Mrs L. Taylor at her home in Tuexdo. The shot tore off one arm and penetrated the chest and abdomen. Medical aid was called in and all possible assistance given, but after three hours of intense suffering Mrs Taylor died,
 The gun was in the hands of her little 12-year-old son, who was playing with his sister, and accidentally discharged the load. Mrs. Taylor was a widow with scores of friends in Ensley, who are greatly shocked by the sad accident The people of Tuxedo will feel the loss of the strong character and cheerful disposition of this good woman She leaves a son and four daughters. Services will be held a 1 o'clock tomorrow from the home, and interment will take place in Oakland cemetery
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
MoNTEvALLo NEWS NOTES.
Prof. Moore Takes Charge of Girls
 Industrial School as President.

Montevallo, September 90.-(Special)- The Rev. and Mrs. John A. Peterson of Tuskegee are in Montevallo, the guests of Capt and Mrs. II. c. Reynolds.
 Miss Nell Peterson, who is teaching in the Birmingham public schools, is spend- ing the weekend with her parents in Montevallo.
 Miss Alice Fellows left this week for Nashville, where she will be a student in Ward seminary.
 Miss Hattie Garfield of Lineville is a re- cent matriculate in the Alabama Girls Industrial school.
 This morning in the chapel of the Ala bama Girls Industrial school there were interesting and impressive exercises in connection with the change in the execu- tive head of the institution. The scrlp- ture lesson was read by the Rev. H. E. Wheeler pastor Of the Methodist church, and prayer was offered by the Rev. Rich- ard Hall, the Baptist pastor. The official announcement was made by the faculty secretary, Miss Elizabeth Haley, who read the communication sent by the fac ulty and officers of the institution to the trustees, requesting that they appoint James Alexander Moore acting president during President Peterson's absence. This was followed by the reading of the trus- tees resolutions granting Dr. Peterson leave of absence during the remainder of the session and appointing Mir Moore president pro tenn. M. M. Babb then read letter from Dr. Peterson, in which ne bade the students an affectionate and hopeful adieu. In a few well-chosen words Miss Sophia Fitts presented Mir. Moore, who made an appropriate address in as- suming publicly the high duties to which he has been called. The benedction was pronounced by the Rev. MT. Wheleer, and the work of the institution is going steadily forward.
 Miss Minerva Grote and Miss Salie Hardaway have gone to Greensboro to be present at the wedding next Tuesday of Miss Alice Grote and the Rev. R. R. Ellison. fsFt
 Miss Hattie Lyman. who has been vis- iting relatives in Connecticut is now in New York City. where she is pursuing her musical studies.
 Mrs Mary Lyman Ware of St. Augus- tine, Fla. is visiting her mother, Mrs Lucy H. Lyman
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
HoLLowNEss OF "AeENcIEs."
Typical Experience of Pursuer of
 Household Servant.

"Iet us take New York as typical of all American cities," says Roy l.. McCardell in Help! Help Help! in the October Everybody's, fin the matter of supply and demand in servant girls. Let us go to an agency.
 .There is no emotion about an agency, either in those who conduct it or those who freouent 1t. Vain it is to pour forth your trouble to the shabby man or jaded, flabby woman who conducts an agency. They have heard all these stories so many times. They might sit down and say, ahead of you. what you are going to say. But they listen. It is part of their trade to listen.
 linen they lead you to a frowsy back room where some twenty women sit. wearing twenty shocking bad hats The agent runs glibly through your story. You want woman for general homework. You will give so much-you will give any, thing if you get a really good girl; you will treat her, oh, so kindly,
 You wonder why the twenty impassive females do not throw themselves at you all at once and say Take me, am yours.' But the twenty females restrain themselves. They do not want general housework They are cooks, and they 'al- ways got $40 a month They are parlor maids. and they always got $35,' or they gre nursery maids, who always got-oh. well, what's the use?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
Unknown Vessel Sinks.

Port Huron, Mich, September 30.-An unknown steamer foundered with its en- tire crew in Lake Huron off Sanilac at o'clock this morning during the north west gale. The tragedy was witnessed by the crew of the passenger steamer City of Mackinaw, which arrived at Harbor Beach today. The Macllinaw was some distance away when the unknown steamer foun- dered and cruised about in the vicinity for some time In the hope of rescuing some of the crew. But in the darkness and storm no trace of them could be found nor any clue to lhe identity of the Yes sel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
COLLECTS SUBSIDY.
Second InstalIment of Amount APpro-
 prlated by Mexican Government.

Kansas City September S0-A telegram from the City of Mexico to A. Stillwel president of the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient railroad, was received at the of flee of the company here yesterday from D. J. Half, attorney for the road, stating that he had collected $i.2OOOO0 subsidy from the Mexican government.
 The subsidy is the second installment of that amount received by the company. It is for the second 100 kilometers of the western section of the road in the Sierra Madere mountains between Minaca and Topolo bampo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
Phil Mays Prompt Wit.

"Under the Spreading Chestnut Tree, In
 Everybody's Magazine for October.
 The late Phil May was once on his up- pers in a small town in Australia. TO stave off starvation he sought and found employment as waiter Tn 2 fourth class eating house. One day a man who had known the famous olack-and-white artist in London dropped in and took seat at one of the tables. When May went tc take his order mutual recognition fol- lowed.
 Phil Mayr' the visitor exclaimed. And coupelled to work in a hole like this.
 Oh he'll" retorted the artist indignant ly. i've sunk pretty low, I'll admit, but I haven't yet got so far down that l have to eat here"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
DRUGGISTS MEET.
Delegates Assemble in Atlanta for
 Eiqhth Annual Convention.

Atlanta, September 30.-Delegations to the eighth annual convention of the Ma tional Association of Retail Druggists are arriving tonight and when the list is com plete there Is expected there will be in session three days. Among the ar tail druggists from all over the United States
 The first session will be held tomorrow afternoon and the convention will remain in session three days Among thet ar rivals tonight was National Secretary Wooten of Chicago.
 The city Is extensively decorated in hon. or of the visitors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
FYank Duncan s Brother
 M-Lalp s WOlD af Large

The police have received official notifica- tion of the escape from the Florida state penitentiary of Fred Stafford, brother-in- law of Frank Duncan, the desperate crim- inal who was executed in Birmingham some time ago. Stafford is a brother of the well remembered Myrtle Haas, wife of Duncan.
 Detective Bodeker declared last night that he remembered Stafford well. It is recalled that Detective Stafford was one of the Birmingham officers who identified Frank Duncan when he was captured In Florida, and returned to this city where he was afterwards hanged. At the same time Stafford was under arrest in Flor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
TYPHooN AT HONG KONG.
Entire Water Front Is Again Heaped
 With Wreckage.

London, October IA dispatch to the Daily Mail from Hong Kong, dated Sep tember 29, says:
 ''The observatory signals gave warning of an approaching typhoon Friday after noon and by midnight a terrific storm was raging. The violent gale was accompanied by a phenomenal rainfall, and was still blowing Saturday afternoon The devasta- tion of the typhoon of the 18th has been completed.
 "The entire water front is again heaped with wreekage."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
Yawns and the Man.

Frwom Harper's Weekly.
 Travellers tales which often add charm to the conversation of an agreeable per- son frequently render a bore more tire some than ever fact was amusingly illustrated by an occurrence in a Balti- more club house not long ago.
 There I stood, gentlemen" the long, winded narrator was saying. after droning on for an hour with reference to his trip to Switzerland-"there I stood with the abyss yawnng in front of me-"
 Pardon me-" hastily interjected one of the unfortunate men who had been obliged to listen to the story, "hut was that abyss yawning before you got there?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
Rabbit Couldn't Add.
Magazine.

From Everybody's Magazine
 One day Willie's mother found her voung hopaful holding his pet rabbit by inc ears. From time to time he would give Bunny a violent shake and demand sharply. Two plus two" Two plus two?" or "Three plus three? Three plus three?"
 ..Why. Willie" asked his mother, with deep concern. what makes you treat voour poor little Bunny that way?'
 Well" replied Willie. greatly disap- pointed. teacher told us in school today that rabbits multiplied very fast, but this dummy can't even add"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
Love Your Neiohbors.

From the Chicago News.
 Wandering Wilfred-De lady next door give me a piece of pie. Won't you give me suthn', mum?
 Mrs. Grout-Sure, Here's an almanac with a dandy article in it tellina an about how to cure dyspepsia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
Will Consider Action.

Washington, September 30.-Notice of American intervention in Cuba has no. yet been officially sent to the foreign powers. It Is expected that the Presi- dent, who will return from Oyster Bay tomorrow, and Secretary Root, who re- turned to Washington today. will con- sder tomorrow whatever action is to be taken in that direction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
Armour to Testify.

Chicago. September 30-The Tribune to- day says: J. ogden Armour and other Chicago packers have been asked to go before United States Commissioner Fay Tor today and tell what they know about the operation of a packers trust in Ar kansas. The Arkansas antitrust law passed last year prohibits any corporation from engaging in any pool, trust or con spiraey to control prices or to fix the amount of the product handled in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
Knew What She Wanted.
From the Rams Horn.

The little one chanced to sit near a plate containing apple parings. After a long wait, during which no offer was made of hospitality, the child finally blurted out "I smell applies"
 Yes responded the lady of the house, you smell those parings."
 "No ma'am," was the solemn reply of the youngster, q smell whole apples"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
Pensions Are Decreasinu.

Washington, September 30-The net de- crease in the pension roll of the United States for the fiscal year ending June 30 amounted to s12.47O, the largest decrease ever known in the history of the coun- try. These facts are brought out in the annual report of Commissioner of Pensions Warner. In the report the commissioner expresses the opinion that there will still be more marked decrease during the present year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01

ida. where he was charged with burglary and safe blowing.
 When Duncan was arrested in Florida, several other members of his gang were captured. Among this number was Fred Stafford the brother of Myrtle Haas. Stafford figured in the Identification of Duncan, and Detective Bodeker held con- versation With him on several occasions. The report from the Florida penitentiary was simply to the effect that Stafford had made his escape, and was mueh-want- ed man. He was serving a term of fifteen years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
Shoots Wife and Self,

Savannah, Ga, September 3O.--William Rogers. 2S years of age, shot his wife, Mrs Ella Rogers. killing her instantly. He then sent a bullet through his righ. shoulder. The shooting occurred in lunch shop. There the husband made his second, and this time successful attempt to kill her Rogers was arrested.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
Pa.rocIus Was unavenoed.

From the New York Sun.
 The body of Hector had just been dragged around the walls of Troy
 That's nothing they said; the poor fellows wife once dragged him around town on shopping expedition"
 Thereupop his friends rejoiced at his comparatively easy end.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
Root Has Returned.

States naval vessel Sylph, with Secretary Root on board, arrived in Washington to- day. Accompanying MT. Root was Mrs. Root and his son and daughter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
Poor Mary.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
 Nell-Mary Jones is spelling her name Mae" now.
 Belle-Let her. That's about the chance shell ever have to change her name.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
STANDING.

St. Louis, September 30.-The local and Boston clubs played even in today's dou- ble-header. St Louis won easily to l. "Youngster'' Crow. who officiated in the final game for the visitors pitched sensa- tional ball and shut the opposition out, 2 to o. Score
 First game R. H. F. Boston ....................0 GOO 001 000-1 6 Batteries: Howell and Spencer; Harris and Corrigan. Time, 1:5o. Umpire Sher- idan.
 Second game R. HE. St Louis ................O0 900 GOO O0o-O 2 Boston ....................0 .0OO 100 1902 , Batteries Jacobsen and O'Connor: Crow and Armbruster, Time, 1:26. Umpire. Sheridan.
 Chicago, September 30-Chcago and Washington finished up the eastern clubs in this city by breaking even in double header here today. The locals took the first game by heavy hitting throughout. Washington shut Chicago out to 0 in the second game. Scores:
 First game R. HE. Chicago ....................20 204 GOO 20*-S g 8 Washington .............. .0o3 02O O0O--5 3
 Batteries; Owen, Walsh and Sullivan; Goodwin and Kitson and Warner. Time, 2:O5. Umpire, OLoughlin.
 Second game R. HE. Chicago .................. .000 GOO O00-0 3 8 Washington ............ 600 300 OoO-S 6 3 Batteries: Walsh and Smith and Sull- van and McFarland Patten and Warner. Time, 200. Umpire O'Loughlin.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
DO YOU KNOW.

The highest class of electric work. from the installation of wires to the manufacturing of fixtures. is done by the {. United Electric Co.
 l0S-410 N. 18th St N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01
CITY ITEMS.

General Superintendent = Gentry Hillman metallurgical engineer and constructor of blast furnaces has ac- cepted the position of general super intendent of furnaces of the Southern Steel company. Some months ago he was general superintendent of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad company.
 Soma Servce-There will be song service of exceptionally high musical interest at St. Paul's Catholic church Sunday night. October IA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-10-01

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