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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
Lays Ham and Eggs.

From the New York Tribune
 A professor of chemistry in Columbia College, who is friend of the writer and whose modesty prevents his allowing his for some time been experimenting with fowls, somewhat on the line, however, of hypnotism as is done on human be- ings by Prof Quackenbush Every far mer's boy knows that hens are very susceptible to hypnotic influences and it is quite common in the country for boys to hold a hen firmly in their hands and looking cross-eyed at it the fowl will soon begin to look crosseyed and go about for days in that condition.
 The first experiment made by the Co., lumbia professor was in feeding to hens pepper and salt mixed and hanging be- fore hens salt and pepper boxes, so that they could be plainly seen, and in few days the eggs produced were all seasoned ready for use. Going still further in the
 matter. he fed the hen on eomminuted ham. and the next day the hen produced an egg which, on being cooked. could not be distinguished from the ordinary ham and eggs as served in restaurants, ex- cept that 1t was altogether, like a pam cake, and it then occurred to him that possibly by applying the direct rays of the sun to the hen it might produce cooked egg, and after experimenting by putting the hen in glass box and ex- posing it to the sun the hen produced a cooked egg. and although these things may seem remarkable to the unseientific mind, the professor went still further and reasoned out that hens could as well produce two eggs per day as one. He therefore fed the hen sulphur and lime. and also contrived a box with a spring bottom, so that when the first egg was laid it was dropped to a cushion be- low and then the hen. as usual, turning around to see the egg which she had laid, and it not being visible, in less than an hour produced another complete egg
 but 1t is only fair to say that it was of the common variety, and not quite as large-as usual, but the professor thinks within reasonable time he will pro- duce an educated hen that will lay cook , ed eggs with ham, or other material, and all ready for use.
 We may say that arrangements are be- ing made to patent the process, and that company will be formed which would seem to have great possibilities
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
COY. GENERAL IDE
 TAKES THE OATH
IS. INDICTED INTO OFFICE OF GOVERNOR GENERAL OF PHIL IPPlNEs WITH IMPOSING DIs- PLAY.

Manila, April 1.-The inaugural eere- monies in connection with the induction of Henry c. 1de into the office of gov ernor general took place today with civic and military display, Three thousand troops of all arms attended. and the marble hall of the Aiyumentamiento. the official home of the governor general. was thronged with thousands of citizens of all classes, while army and naval of ficials, consular officials and Captain shimamura and staff of the Japanese navy added brillianey to an impressive scene.
 The oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Arelano of the supreme court.
 Tn the inaugural address Governor Gen eral Ide said:
 "rhe policies of President Mckinley. President Roosevelt and Secretary of War Taft win be our policy. The Philippines must be the Philippines for the Filipinos This duty we have assumed. The tariff barriers existing between the home coun- try and our islands will be broken down."
 Governor General Ide laid great stress on the possibility of advancing agricul- ture. The address concluded with sum- mary of tile policy of the new insular ad- ministration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
Miss Bates and Joseph Jefferson.

Blanche Bates who has been playing the Girl in David Belasco's drama The Girl of the Golden West" at the Belasco theatre New York, all season, is on the committee which is managing the pre- liminary business of erecting a monument in Central Park to the memory of Joseph Jefferson as Rip Van Wrinkle, on a granite pedestal.
 Miss Bates was a pupil of MT. Jefer- sons as well as q warm friend. When Miss Bates, who has q great deal of tal- ent as fl painter of pictures. showed one of her oil paintings 10 Mr. Jefferson one day. about three years ago, he gave her several hints out of the depths of his ex- perience that she found useful After that inc famous Rip Van Wrinkle insisted on seeing all her work with the brush and pencil He enjoyed talking art with her. Usually he criticised as he pointed out how this foreground or that cloud. or the other sunset might be improved. Some times Miss Bates agreed with him.. and sometimes she didn't
 ''There is one thing certain, declared Miss Bates. last Saturday afternoon. on the stage of the Belasco theatre, between the first and second act of the Girl ' 'and that Is that we never talked shop. [ mean theatres or acting. MT. Jefferson was always so interested in painting that he never discussed the drama unless obliged to- He said to me one day.I re- serve that for my lectures, for which I am paid And if you knew Mir. Jefferson in private life you can imagine the twin ISle in his eye as he said t' added Miss Ratee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
CATHOLICS HOLD A
 BUSINESS SESSION
TRUSTEES, UsHERs AND COMMIT. TEES CHOSEN FOR ST. PAUL's. STERLING A. WOOD REELECTED CHAIRMAN ORGAN FUND.

As the Rev Father Coyle. pastor of St, PauI's. had called a meeting of the congregation, to be held after high mass for the annual election of B board of trustees and a board of ushers and the transaction of other business relating to the temporahties of the parish, there was no sermon. The meeting was held in St. Paul's hall. Sterling A. Wood pre- sided and M. B. Linnehan acted as seo- retary.
 The following members of the church were elected;
 Trustees-John J. Gilmore, John C.. Housman, Charles Roy, A. J. Krebs T, W. . Byrne, J. J. Smith, Joseph J. Platten, William J. Varley John ". o'Neill. D. J. oConnell. Sterling S. La nler J. Cary Thompson.
 Ushers-M. Edward Ldnnehan, E. L. Bramlage, J. A. Clifford, Patrick McCros- sin, James w. Keefe, H. Lawrence schmltt, John M. Haran, Francis J. White John Crane, James J. Boggan, ohn M. Connolly, Emmett Nolan, John W. Anderson, Leo P. Mattingly. John P. Gaudin, Charles Feeley, John L.. Dillon. John w. Clarke, Frederick Maclxe, Martin E. Gleason. Robert E. Troy, Elm melt McGeever Sterling S. Harris, Law renee Lannon, James J. O'Rourke
 Choir Committee Oliver Chalifoux. chairman; c. c. Fleming. James Mather. B. P. Dickman B. l.. Bramlage, Mrs. O. W. Colgan, Mrs. J. Theilman
 Strangers Comnittee-R. N. Wheeler. chairman; William Ryan, Andrew J. Reil- ly Charles J. Dougherly Mrs. M. Cliff ford, Mrs. J. L. welch, Mrs. H. F. De- Bardeleben, Miss Mary A. Cahalan, Miss Susie Fleming, Miss Margaret oNeill, Dr. H. A. Elkaurie
 MT. Wood was reelected chairman of the congregation.
 The committee on the purchase of a large pipe organ was authorized to close contract with w. & c. H. Pitcher, the well known organ builders. for the in- strument. specifications of which were recently submitted.
 The Rev. Father Duffy preached at St. Paul's church last night. The preacher Wednesday, night will be the Rev. Father TObn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
Mrs. Minerva VanVaIkenburu.

Mrs. Minerva vanVa1kenburg, wife of H. VanValkenburg, died at her home on Phillips street, in the Woodlawn neigh borhood at o'clock yesterday morning of consumption. Mrs. VanValkefiburg was 40 years of age and lived in the community where she died for seventeen years. She was an active member of the Woodlawn Baptist church and was highly esteemed by large circle of friends and neghbors. She leaves a hus- band and four children. The funeral will be held at the family residence at 10:3O o'clock this morning and the burial will follow at the Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
MANY IMMIGRANTS COME.
Record Breaking Figures at the Port
 of New York.

Albany, N. Y. April 1.-During the last three months of 1905 there were 1s5, 900 alien arrivals at the port of New York, according to the quarterly bulletin of the state department of labor, made pulp lie tonight. This Is an increase of 5000 over the record breaking figures of a year ago. the influx from Italy alone being larger by 10000 than in the last quarter of 1904
 New York becomes the home of @, 413 Of the newcomers says the bulletin. And the fact that 35,72S or one-fourth of the 140,00 immigrants over 14 years of age can neither read nor write is not altogether reassuring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
In Ohio.

Columbus. O., April 1.-The executive board of the Ohio mine workers has been called to meet in Columbus next Tuesday to determine the policy of tho Ohio miners with reference to signing wage contracts. Vice President Sullivan was the only officer of the state organization at the headquarters in this city today. and he was busy endeavoring to reach the members of the board who are widely scattered by telephone.
 Until the executive board determines whether the miners of Ohio will be per- nitted to sign contracts with individual operators or whether they will stand as unit for the 1903 scale. the mines will remain idle. What attitude the Ohio miners officials will take cannot be pre- dicted at this time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02

LITTLE GIRL LosT-The police de- partment was asked last night to look out for 1tTe>girl whose name was not given, who had strayed away from her home at No. g120 Fifth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
BAER AND GRAY CONFER =
It is Denied That They Talked About
 the Coal Strike.

Philadelphia, April 1.-It was learned here tonight that Judge George Gray, president of the anthracite strike commis- sion, and President Baer of the Reading company, met Saturday night at the home fin Wilmington, Del, of Col H. A Du- pont. the powder manufacturer. Their meeting gave rise to rumors that it had something to do with the labor trou- bes in the anthracite region, but this is denied from all sources Judge Gray has frequently said that nothing but the most imperative demand would induce him to attempt to settle another strike.
 President Baer returned to his home here today and as usual declined to dis cuss the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02

JOHN NJ. STEPHENS WANTBD-A letter was received by Chief of Police Wier yesterday. without a date line, in quiring about John Moore Stephens. The letter stated that Stephens was required to settle law suit that he and his chill dren were interested In, and that 1t had been reported that he was killed in a cyclone in this city ten years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
E. T. Shaw & sons, Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Company.
s1 Advertising Book Sent Ere.

To those interested in the subject. of ad- vertising. we will send free upon receipt of 1c in stamps or coin to cover postage
 the 15l page bound book entitled Current Rates of Live Publications This bool, contains lists of all publications in tha United States with their circulation and their rates for advertising space It also contains a complete list of ~'-,et cars showing costs of street car advertising. A most valuable book for the old as well as the new advertiser. Palnter-Tobey- Jones Co.,, Advertising Agents. 35s Dear born St.. Chicago. III. 3-3-tf
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
Chinese Outbreaks Local.

London, April 2-The Toklo correspon- dent of the Daily Telegraph says:
 Premier Saionji in an interview granted the Kobe Herald regarded the outbreak in China as purely local and not indica- tive of an antl-foreign spirit in the coun- sels of the governing authorities He also said that both Russia and Japan are moving their troops home with reasonable celerity and that when that task is com pleted andthe negotiations with China for the opening up of Manchuria were con cluded. the territory would be thrown open to all nations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02

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 I do not use large advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed tO secure lf you fail fo be curtd by such methods. give me a call and get well.
 My offices are the most priYase and quiet in the city. tenth story of the now First National bank building. corner Of Second avenue and Twentieth street. Rooms ioo6 and 1907. Take one of the fine elevators to tenth floor.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
Southern Railway Co.
Schedule in Effect Februar 11, 1eoe

Schedule in Effect Februar II, 1906. Trains leave Birmingham as follows: $40 q. m.--No. 3S, for Atlanta, Washing ton, Baltimore, Philadelphia New York and the East. Pull. man Drawing Room Sleeping Car. Birmingham to NsV. York. Dining car. BlrminE- ham to Atlanta. s:2O a. m.-No. IS, for Montevalo, Ma plesville. Selma and way sta- tions.
 1928 D. m.--No. s5, for Columbus, West Point, Winona, Greenwood and Greenyilie. also Sheffield ana Florence and North Ala bama points.
 $40 D. In.--No l5, for cordova. oakman. Corona and way stations; alss Blossburg.
 5:45 a. m.--No. 22 for Anniston. Hefin and way stations; also Rome, Ga s:5o D. m.-No. 36 for Atlanta. charlotts. Richmond, Washington. New York and the East. Pullman Sleeping Car Birmingham ts Richmond. Ea' %:05 D. m.-Eo "A. .nnston. Atlanta and way stations. also for jack sonville and ah Florida points also Talladega. lla. 10 20 D. m.-No. 37, for 0~fumbu5 West Point, Winona, GreeRS od and Greenville. Pullman rawing Room Sleeping Car | rming- ham to Grs s,ills I0:35 D. m.-No 2l. for Ss Mobile and way stations. 4I'mcn Draw ing l.. oom SleeplhS; Car Bir- mngham to Mobile. Il 80 D. m.-No gS for Atlanta, Anniston and way stations. Pullman Sleeping Car, Birmingham to
 Atlanta. Sleeping Car can be occupied at Union station s:I D. m
 For detailed information and sleeping car reservations apply passenger office. Morris Hotel Building. Telephone 3O6I. Bell and 6l7 Peoples.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
Hot Lead In Texas.

Nacogdoches, Texas. April 1.--while at tempting to effect an arrest at ne- gro dance near the little town of Woden, this county. Deputy Sheriff Will Adlers was shot and mortally wounded; man named Moody deputized to assist him, was instantly killed, and the negro. Dave Taylor vino ran the place and shot AL ders, was killed by the wounded officer The negro who shot Moody escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
Richard Thomas.

The funeral services over the remains of the late Richard Thomas will be held at the family residence 2lO9 Avenue G, at 1o:90 Tuesday morning. The relatives will leave with the remains at l :3o O clock over the Frisco system for Car bondale, H.. the interment to be made in the family lot at that place. The local pallbearers will be. pr. J. H. Philips. Maj. F. M. Tutwiler. William Herbert. L. w. Johns, James Weiser and John H. Adams
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02

mont field to the lake ports, most of the coal to pass through Wheeling and east ern Ohio, via the Cleveland, Lorraine and Wheeling division to Cleveland. During former strikes, West Virginia coal was held up by the strikers on the Ohio side opposite Wheeling. It Is feared that trou- ble will come when the Ohio strikers see immense quantities of coal from the non union West Virginia fields passing to the lake market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Mammls Epsle Miller

Mrs. Mammis Epsie Miller, aged 46, died yesterday afternoon at her home. S32 North Twenty-first street. The remains will be sent to Columbus Ga, the for mer home. by the Green Undertaking Co. and the funeral will be held in that ulace
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
Will Work in Kentucky.

Louisville, Ky, April 1.-An the Ken lucky coal miners will be at work to- morrow as usual. The contracts for the eastern district do not expire until Sep tember l. The signing of the agreement by the operators of the western district yesterday to pay the 1903 scale conse- quently assured the continuance of mining throughout the state until September 1 at least
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
Cruiser Win Sail.

Paris, April 1.-The armored cruisers Admiral Laube and Marsellaise are pre- pairing to join the French Atlantic squad ron. On the way the cruisers will return the visit of the United States squadron which came to France to receive the re- mains of Admiral John Paul Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
Enters Thirteenth Week.

Savannah, April 1.-The trial of Greene thirteenth week. Charles McPherson, ex- pert accountant for the defense, will con- tinue upon the stand and undergo fur .ther cross-examina tion from District At torney Erwin It is thought that Greene will take the stand upon the conclusion of the testimony of McPherson.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
AIqer Improved.

Atlantic City, N. J.. April Limited States Senator Russell A. Aiger of Michi- gan, who has been Ill at the Hotel Brigh- ton here, is somewhat improved tonight. He is suffering from weak heart. His condition for brief period is said to have been serious His sons, Russel and Frederick, arrived today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
Precautionary Measures

From the Chicago News.
 But queried the inqulsitive person. eff you do not intend to practice law, why are you studying it?'
 Its like this explained the ambitious youth; 'Im going to become buneo ar list and 1 want to get next 10 all the weak points of the legal game.n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
Oregon at San Francisco

San Francisco, April 1.-srhe battleship Oregon arrived here today from Manila via Honolulu. After short stay here the Oregon will go to the Puget Sound navy yard for repairs. Entering this port the Oregon encountered a severe north western wind in which she lost her port quarter boat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
Quiet in Southwest.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 1.--Up to late tonight the coal mining situation in Mis- souri, Kansas. Arkansas and the terri tories where the union men quit work late yesterday, was reported quiet
 W. c. Perry. president of the South western Coal Operators association, said today:
 Our offer to arbitrate is still open to the miners"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
Pattison Has Good Day.

Columbus, Ohio, April 1-No bulletins were issued today by the physicians at tending Governor Pattison, but reports from the sick room were to the effect that the governor passed a good day his condition being practically un- changed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
Sweeper Works Burned.

Marion Ind, April 1.-There is much mystery as to the origin of q fire which almost destroyed the National Sweeping Works here today. The loss will amount to about s1OOO00 with about 60 per cent of it covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
CITY ITEMS

1 A CAR RoBBED-A Frisco car was robbed of a lot of ehlldren's trousers and secondhand clothing between Twenty seventh and Twenty-eighth streets Sat urday night
 JOHN MORRIS GoNE-E. R. Morris of 17o7 Avenue G yesterday requested the I police to look out for hls 16-year-old son, l John. who left home Saturday and has not returned since
 SPELLING MATCH PosTPONED-The spelling match to be contested by the Methodist churches of East Lake and Blyton has been postponed from Monday l night to Tuesday night.
 LITTLE GIRL LoST-The police de- partment was asked last night to look out for a GItT.Ngirl whose name was not given, who had strayed away from her home at No. 2l20 Fifth avenue.
 FOR LEGIsLATURE-Birm Ty- poEraphical Union No. 1OA at yesterdays meeting. adopted resolutions heartily en- dorsing H. c. West, a candidate for the legislature from Jefferson county.
 AFTER BAD BoYS-The police depart- ment Is determined to stop boys from going into saloons. pool rooms and other places that minors are prohibited by law from entering. and several arrests for such violations are being made daily. 
 SMALL HOUSE BURNED-A small house, occupied by negro situated near the corner of Thirteenth avenue and Seventeenth street. was completely de- stroyed by fire about 10 o'clock last night. few hundred dollars will cover the damage.
 WILL RBCOyER-Ed. Lyons. the man who was found by the police in a house on Second avenue, between Twenty second and Twenty-third streets, Satur- day with a dangerous knife wound in his head and was carried to St. Vincents & hospital, is improving and will recover,
 EASTER MUSIC-St. Paul's choir is rehearsing Mozart's Twelfth Mass for Easter. There was full chorus practice last night after the church services. MT Memoli was present with has baton and Mrs. Colgan was at the organ. On Eas- , ter the choir will be supported by a se- lect orchestra of fifteen pieces.
 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS-Bir ham Council No. 635 Knights of Colum- bus, will hold an important meeting to- night. Many applications will be balloted for the class to be initiated in the near future. The entertainment committee will report on social sessions for Easter Mon day
 JOHN NJ. STEPHENS WANTED-A Wier yesterday, without date line in qurlng about John Moore Stephens. The letter stated that Stephens was required to settle law suit that he and his chill dren were interested h. and that 1t had been reported that he was killed in a cyclone in this city ten years ago.
 SMALL FIRE AVERAGE-There were only fifty-three alarms turned In during the month of March, being the smallest number that the department has respond ed to in any month since the middle of last summer. The property loss for the month amounted to something like $25,00O to s3O,O00, which Is comparatively low months average. Not only were there no large fires but the losses were well l distributed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
General Harrington Dead.

New Orleans, April 1.-Brigadier Gen. eral Francis Harrington of the United States marine corps. retired. died while on visit to his son-in- Jaw, Captain Hall. at the naval station here today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
Gossip over Montgomery postoffice

Washington. April Especial )-There is renewed gossip here over the Mont gomery postoffice now held by C. w Buckley. c. T. Pollard of Montgomery is in the city today and is reported to be after the office Buckley's time expires shortly. He is a candidate for re-appoint- ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
Hadley Still Very III.

Jefferson City, Mo. April 1.-Attorney General Herbert S Hadley's condition rel mains practically unchanged. Although the danger of pneumonia has passed. 1t is stated that he will not be able to leave his room for several days yet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02

WILL RBCoyER-Ed. Lyons. the man who was found by the police in a house on Second avenue, between Twenty second and Twenty-third streets, Satur- day with a dangerous knife wound in his head and was carried to St. Vincents & hospital, is improving and will recover,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
For Road Supervisor.

To the Democratic Voters and Citizens of Jefferson County:
 I am a candidate for reelection to the office of Road Supervisor, subject to the action of the democratic party.
 j. ED HAIGLER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02
For Renresentative.

I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of representative from Jeff ferson county to the lower house of the legislature, subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 w. E. URQUHART.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-04-02

FOR LEGIsLATURE-Birmingham Ty- pographioal Union No. 1o4 at yesterdays meeting. adopted resolutions heartily en- dorsing H. c. West, a candidate for the legislature from Jefferson county