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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-22
CHAPTER XXI.

If Lizzie could trace the Medford up
heavaI back to its first starting imetus,
no one could measure its overwhelming
effects. 1t had completely broken up the
society of the place: it had scattered the
old social leaders and rendered the grand
old exclusiveness irksome and impossible.
Union is strength: heads of the old Hill
Rise households when isolated felt weak
and helpless. If. among their new neigh
bors, they began excluding, they might
find themselves excluded. Rather than
sit in solitude and brood upon the old
Medford social code. with regret they alb
rogated it: and when hidden to dinner by
persons Of plebeian names and patiently
inferior status. said they had the honor
to accept Mr.. and Mrs. Judd's invitation.
Mr.. and Mrs. Judd of the Redmarsh
road perhaps never properly estimated
their good fortune in securing such
guests. They kept a fine table, and
at it-they only wished the table had been
bigger. "You must come again., SAID
MI. Judd, jovially wringing the hands OF
Mai. and Mrs. Annendale. Capt Sholto or
Mrs. Page. as the case might pc. me
wife and I like to live neighborly' and
larger, we'd have asked your girls. too.
But next time. why not let them come
round after dinner-for a little music or
a game of billiards with our young men
We've a good billiard room-fuli-sized
board-and the short cue only wanted at
the spot end-and in front of the mantel-
niece. I built the room to please MRS.
Judd. If young men like playing Dill
liards we say let them play at home-not
20 out to the tavern. My sons work nara
all day-and have earned their evening
amusement"
In this manner the honest Judds talked
to the naughty Annendales-as II TO
bosom friends with whom ceremony would
be foolish And the Judds were not re-
motely connected with trade; they were
in trade-up to the neck in it-Bream q
Judd, Plate and Cutlery. High Holborn.
One cannot hut suppose that there was
hot revolt in the breast and scorn!ui nash
of the eyes when the old Hill Rise girls
received the message, and learned onat
thew were free to put on galoches, patter
down the road. and join the Judd yopng
men after the dinner party. what next!
Upon my word! Nevertheless. MISS An.
Misunderstanding. shaking hands Just
under chin. with six rows of limitation
nearls round her proud throat, with
bodice that would have been too low Out
for the sham orchids-was a new, strange,
beautiful ornament found in the JUDD
drawing room by the sons OF the mouse
on the occasion of the next Judd dinner.
Come, now, that's friendly" said red
faced Mr.. Judd. senior, slipping warm
podgy hand beneath Miss Annendaie
bare arm. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES,
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CHAPTER xIx-continued.


f. FrER supper Lizzie brought the
~ tobacco jar and both gentlemen
"A y. .s sss,. D soa dom, mind, Miss
!. Lizzie?' asked Jack. politely;
and tnen he pulled in silence until Mrs.
Rrice and the maid had left the ROOM
Sir" he said. blowing some ashes
from his pipe. eff you have no objection
/ would like to withdraw my notice.
don't want to go. You see, didn't I'M
derstand-I had no ideal shouldn't ike
to go now"
"You are very welcome to stay" said
Srunden. putting noisily at his pipe. III
you care to, sir"
Thank you, sir. You see, L should De
miserable II 1 went now. Wherever
was. I should be thinking of 1t. A rat
that had left the ship. Not that the
ships sinking-certainly not. But l
should feel like that"
Then stay with US. sir
Father" said Lizzie. "this won't De
fair to Mr.. Vincent. . . . Please tell my
father about the letter from Messrs
Griggs-or 1 must"
Miss Lizzie. this means you don't want
me to stay"
"It isn't fair to let you stay" said Liz
zie Father, Mr.. Vincent had a letter
from Messrs. Griggs-
"Oh, that was nothing, sir-Grlgss salo
they'd take me on and he pulled the
letter from his pocket. II haven't an
swered Griggs YETI" and he threw the
letter into the fire. There. Miss Lizzie
that's my answer to Griggs.
But Lizzie again protested.
Father, 1t won't be fair. They onered
Mr.. Vincent ;ous pounds week to begin
with, and then
Miss Lizzie" said Jack. you want me
to go. This means you are anxious TO De
rid of me-" r.
mo, sir, said Crunden. answering 1or
his daughter Its not that. It's only LIZ
zie wishes me to treat you falr-and not
act selfish. Griggs, they offered you -FOUR
pounds. Well, I'll be as good as Grlggs;
I'll give you the four pounds, yes-and
think you worth 1t. .,
mo, not a penny more than my oiu
screw Less il you LIKE have no debts
now I could do on a quid-till the lane
turns-~till we're all out of the wood-you
know" ~
That's very handsome of you, sir.
Father, it's not fair to-
Hold your tongue, my girl. This is be-
tween Brother Vincent and me. And
say: That's very handsome of you, Broth.
er Vincent I'll not forget 1t. No, III
never forget that as long as live
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while by sending down a few orders?"
But at this crudeness Mr.. Hope was for
a moment offended.
Not for thousands of pounds" said
Hope, stanchly, would tamper with my
trust or print one line that did not con-
vey my firm conviction"
''Of course" said Jack. laughing. only
my joke
II do not, however, pretend to infalli-
bility, Mr.. Vincent Temporal mutantur.
And this 1 can say at once. 1t is NY
business to gauge public opin-on-and for
some little time 1 have detected symp-
toms of change in public opinion
should call it the turn of the tioe,' said
Mr.. Hope, with excessive pomposity. ITO
be frank-so far, Mr.. Crunden's opera
lions have not injured the town in the
manner we all anticipated. We are be-
ginning to see that we were too hard
on Mr. Counden.'
Jack, smiling, made expressive panto-
mime; with his right hand he pushed
down an imaginary lever, and with his
left opened an invisible valve.
Half speed astern, eh. Mr.. Hope?
'"The turn of the tide, Mr.. Vincent
Nothing else. 1 have here" and Mr..
Hope tapped his forehead, 1.-The germ of
a series of articles. Title: The New
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., week by week, of
the development and altered conditions of
our town. In these artcles-if they are
ever penned-justice shall be done to Mr.
Crunden. I could not conscientiously pen
this series without doing tardy justice to
on Mr.. Crunden."
Mr.. Hope. ere he allowed Jack Vincent
to continue his work. promised that Miss
Irene would pay a call on Miss Lizzie.
my daughter has lost sight of her
favorite, but would be pleased to renew
the old pleasant intercourse. Pray tell
Miss Crunden that Irene will look in
some day after her ride. Irene is never
content except en- amazone-devoted to
equestrian exercise"
And again, when really going at last
Mr.. Hope spoke of the turning tide.
IT had a chat with your honored father
on Tuesday, and rejoiced to- see him in
such good health Sir John is gloriously
robust, Mr. Vincent-his attitude to life
always has impressed me-so lofty and
aloof, and yet with keenest sympathy for
the welfare of the world"
"Oh, Sir John is topping-thank YOU
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
B|G DAMAGE SUIT
 BEGINS ON MONDAY
McAfee Seeks to Recover
 $65,O00 as Damages
FOR WORK ON SEAB0ARD
The Case Is Expected to Last About Three Weeks-Expert Witnesses Have Been Summoned to
 Give Testimony.

The first case on Mondays docket in the circuit court before Judge Coleman is the case of William H. McAfee vs At lanta and Birmingham Air Line Railroad company. The plaintiff claims of the defendant the sum of S650 GOO on account of work and labor done on the construc- ton of the line from Atlanta to Birming- ham.
 This is the biggest case ever filed in the courts of Jefferson county and it is expected it will last two or three weeks Experts from Philadelphia and other prominent railroad contractors will testi- fy In the case. A powerful bar has been retained by both sides, consisting of the following attorneys:
 For the plaintiff, Dwight NI Lowry, John w. Tomlnson, Percy & Benners.
 For the defendant, Tillman, Grubb Bradley & Morrow.
 The court steno9raphers. John Evans and Y. z. Lacy, anticipate a big task, and have made preparations accordingly. As each reporter concludes his note-tak- ing he will read them into photograph. from which an expert typewriter will receive the dictation. The system is the only one of It's kind in use in this state an. by its means each days proceedings can be put in the hands of the attor- neys the following morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
PART OF MAIL WILL
 GO INTO BASEMENT
More Room Being Provided at
 Birmingham PostofiCe
BLASTING CAUSES SCARE
Big Crowd Gathers When First Charge of Dynamite Is Set Off-NeW Elevator Is Being
 Installed.

Work has commenced in the govern ment building which will result in great deal more space being available for the postoffce department.
 The basement of the building, or rather a good portion of it, is to be arranged for the use of the postoffice. and the second-class mail and newspaper mail will be handled in the basement, relieving the congestion on the postoffce floor of the building.
 Postmaster J. Rivers Carter said last night that several months ago he recon. mended the use of the basement for hand ling a portion of the mail, and that the department sent representatives H,re to figure on the improvements. Bids were advertised for and received, but were con- sdered too high.
 Several days ago, MT. Carter stated other representatives of the treasury de- partment came to Birmingham with plans and specifications, ready to commence work An elevator will be installed run ming from the basement to the first floor of the building, and on this the mail can be handled with as much convenience as if it were on the ground floor
 MT. Carter stated that the basement was in good shape and with little work can be put into first-class condition. He said that the additional space which would result from the use of the base ment would tend to decrease the con- gestion which exists at the postoffice and make the handling of the mails easier and more prompt.
 The matter attracted much attention yesterday morning when the workmen commenced blasting at the northeast corner of the building preparatory to in stalling the elevator and making an en- trance to the basement.
 Several hundred people gathered, much excitment was caused and a bunch of disappointed people resulted from the first explosion in the basement, where the dynamitng was being done.
 The explosion was loud and could be heard for several blocks. People began running from all. directions to see what was Wrong. Scarcely a trace of smoke was visible coming from the basement of the postoffice in the rear, and the crowd gathered around quickly. Two workmen were by that time down in the hole removing the debris. They explained the explosion and the crowd dispersed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
IS REPORTED DEAD:
 NEEDS HANDCUFFS
WHITE MAN IS HAULED TO JAIL IN DEAD WAGON-HAD BARRI- CADED HIMSELF IN HOUSE ON FOURTH STREET.

It is seldom that a dead man rides in dead wagon with handcuffs on his wrists, but such was the honor bestowed upon one red faced individual yesterday
 At s:SO D. m. a report was turned in to police headquarters by a negro woman at Third avenue and Fourth street that a dead man was lying in front of her gate The officers notified Shaw & Son and the dead wagon was sent post haste to remove the corpse.
 However, on arrival the dead was seen to have risen and was not only alive but had barricaded a house and taken possession. warming himself by the fire much to the discomfort of the occupants
 Policemen Malone and Jones were in the vicinity and being attracted to the scene, forced an entrance, and engaged In d tussle with the individual. They found 1t necessary to handcuff him.
 About this time the ambulance arrived, in search of the dead body. The man who was at any rate dead drunk was hauled into the place where few living people have ever reclined, and the dead wagon hauled him in state with rubber tires to the undertaking parlors of Judge Feagin. cooling table. It was not thought neces- sary to embalm him, as the alcohol has already performed that function.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
NEW SOUTHSIDE
 JAIL COMES FIRST
NO CHANGES CONTEMPLATE AT CITY ALL-ACCORDING TO THE MAYOR THE OFFICIALS HAVE PLENTY OF ROOM.

That Birmingham's Board of Alder men seven years ago was progressive in its plans is witnessed by the fact that Birmingham is one of the cities of the south with a city hall that Is a decora ton and credit to her people, and sufficient for years to come. It is hardly probable that ten years hence will see the necessity of a new structure.
 Mayor Ward said yesterday that he had never heard of any needed improve ment and that no thought of placing two Street Commissioner McCartn laughingly remarked that the city would have to give him a Southsde prison before con sidering any such project.
 The city hall is a monument to the originators, in the manner in which 1t was planned. The second floor connec- tions between the jail, the police court and the chief of police's office could mot be better. The arrangement of the fire department, sleeping rooms and chiefs s office is appropriate, while the Mayors office is connected privately with nearly every office of the under officials by spe- cial corridors.
 The second floor is considered ample to provide for every officer that the city may need for twenty years to come. How ever, as the fourth floor is now occu- pied entirely by the soldier boys, should more room be necessary, the most likely solution of the problem would be to build them an armory somewhere on the city's property, plan which has often been considered. Further than this, there are five storerooms on the first floor now rented out, that can be converted into offices without any expense.
 Tie building is modern in nearly every respect, and will long be more than ample to shelter the citys servants. On the other hand, the jail problem is to re- ceive immediate attention, as this part of the cty's structures is in bad order, and needs enlargement. but for the next few years nothing more than rehauling the interior of the main jail will be done while d perfectly new Southside jail will be erected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
CONTINUED ON PAGE 12)
STRE ENGTH
Without Overlooking the Stomach.

The business man, especially. needs foou in the morning that will not over load the stomach but give mental vigor for the day.
 Much depends on the start d man gets each day, as to how he may expect to accomplish the work on hand.
 He can't be alert. with a heavy, fried meat-ard potatoes breakfast requiring a lot of vital energy in digesting it.
 A California business man tried to find some food combination that would not overload the stomach in the morning. but that would produce energy.
 He writes:
 For years l was unable to find a breakfast food that had nutrition enough to sustain a business man without over loading his stomach, causing indiges- tion and Kindred ailments
 Being a very busy and also very nervous man, decided to give up break fast altogether. But luckily I was in- duced to try Grape-Nuts
 Since that morning l have been new man: can work without tiring, my head is clear and my nerves strong and quiet.
 find four teaspoonfuls of Grape Nuts with one of sugar and small quan- tity of cold milk. make a delicious morn ing meal. which nvigorates me for the days business" Name given by Postum Co.,. Battle Creek. Mich. Read the little book. The Road to Wellville," in pack ages. There's q Reason"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
NO ADVERSE REPORT MADE ON HUNDLEY
LETTER FROM SENATOR DILLING- HAM SAYS THE, E,SUB-COMMiTTE NEVER MADE REPORT ON CON- FlRMATION.

In view of the Washington Herald's ar ticle on United States Judge Hundley. re- gardng the opposition in the Senate to his confirmation as United States district attorney, and reproduced in The Age Herald, friend of the judge asks that tine following letter be reprinted in or der to correct the mistake made by the Washington paper:t
 Hon. Oscar R. Hundley, Huntsville, Ala:
 My Dear Sir--I am in receipt of your letter of the 1st instant in which you enclose a clipping from the Birmingham Ledger of Saturday, February 23, 1907, purportng to be an extract made from a report to the committee on the judiciary of the United States Senate by a sub committee, consisting of Senators Dillins- ham. kittredge, and Pettus to whom had been referred the Presidents nomination of you to the office of United States dis trict attorney.
 In reply to your inquiry permit me to say that no report was ever made by such subcommittee, nor was any report ever agreed upon by the members there of Two meetings were held but no re- suits were reached, owing in one instance to the want of documents which had been referred to. and in the other 10 lack of time. At this stage of the investigation I was called away from the city for few days and Senator Spooner was assigned to duty in my place, but after my re- turn he informed me that no further ac- tion had been taken. Work incident to the closing days of the session was then crowding senators and committees, and no opportunity was found for further con sideration of the nomination. Sincerely yours, w. F.. DILLINGHAM;.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
ST. MARY'S SERVICES
 CONTINUE TODAY
Rev. Matthews Is Making a Strong I'm. pression on Those Attending
 the Meetings.

The Rev. J. R. Matthews preached a stirring sermon at St. Mary's church last night from the text: St. Matthews H:22 What then will ye do with Jesus, which is called Christ?'
 The Rev. Mir, Hall. who listened to Mir Matthews last night, said: He wastes no words with externals, but goes straight at the heart of things. No one can listen to his persuasive pleading without realiz- ing in his own conscience that God is in the missioner. Those who have not heard him have missed a rare spiritual oppor- tunity.
 The missioner will close Friday night The nsual services will be held today as follows D. m., Bible reading p. m. sermon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
SOME ONE FIRES PISTOL.
Negro Is Up for Causing Disturbance
 On Avondale Line.

A very slight difficulty was aired in police court yesterday when the case of John Nesbitt a negro, charged with as- sault with intent to murder. was called
 A conductor on the Avondale car line testified that while making a trip Tues day night John and several other negroes boarded the car. One of the others re- fused to pay his fare, and the conductor threatened to put him off, whereupon John paid the fare for him.
 At Thirty-second street the party dis mounted. and as John stepped to the ground he cursed the conductor. That in- dividual jumped down on the ground and asked who spoke A pistol was then fired off by some one in the crowd.
 The conductor was unable to identify the man who shot and as no one was in- jured the case Is not apt to amount to much. It was continued until today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
Local Weather Data.
RECORD OF THE COURTS.

Business in the courts yesterday was very quiet In the first division of the circuit court the jury in the case of Mrs. E. M Chestnut against the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham, returned yer dict for $25O damages.
 This was a suit in which the plaintiff claimed $1OO0 damages for alleged personal injury to her property, S06 Bellville ave- nue. caused by the overflow of sewage on her yard from the backing up of water in the main sewer belonging to the city. The case occupied the time of the court for five days.
 Judge Coleman disposed of the follow ing cases yesterday:
 Thomas w. O'Byrne vs. Adam Kyle, assumpsit; judgment by default for $1194S0.
 S. J. Brintle vs. Fannie L. Bass, dis missed for want of prosecution. Standard oil company vs. Star Cahaba Coal company; garnishee discharged. Standard oil company vs. Clear Creek Lumber company; garnishee discharged. Mead & Huey vs. Oakland Realty com pany; dismissed.
 
 court yesterday Judge Lane rendered judgment in the following cases Richard w. Massey vs. W. H. Graham. assumpsit; judgment for $1O610. Richard w. Massey vs. John J. Wirth, assumpsit; $4O6. 10. rf Joe Kabose vs. Jebeles & Colias Con fectionary Co.,, appeal; s54.
 ,ieorge Mariel vs. R. A. Washington, ct al, appeal; judgment against garnishee for s10.
 Circuit Court Docket. The following docket is set for trial in the circuit court today before Judge Lane:
 Birmingham Dry Goods company vs. Alabama and Mississippi Clothing com- paay, damages; T. H. Spencer vs. c. G.. Abercrombie & Co.,, assumpst c. C.. Abercrombie & Co.,, vs. T. H. Spencer, assumpsi.. Standard Oil company vs. E.. G. Stevens, appeal c. D. Ebersole vs. J. l.. Addington, appeal; w. B. Bank heae vs. c. A. Allen, assumpsit; Doster- Warrington Drug Co. vs. Birmingham Hide an Tallow company, assumpsit; c. N. Freeman vs. F. c. Fonville dam dSeS, AldDdInd FeHny SdVlnSS ana Loan company vs. Julia Roebuck, appeal.
 New Suits Filed.
 Ormond Chairs sues the Atlanta and Birmingham Air Line Railroad company f; s10,O00 damages for ejectment from a train. The plaintiff alleges he boarded the train at the union passenger station and showed his ticket to the agents of the defendant and that afterwards the conductor put him off the train near Avondale.
 Criminal Court
 In the criminal court yesterday Judge Weaver disposed of several misdemeanor cases.
 Enoch Jackson was fined s15 for chang ing his name
 Henry Clay, charged with resisting an officer, had his case passed because his attorney was absent on his honeymoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
ENLARGE FREIGHT HOUSE. Fifty-foot Extension to Be Built In
 North Birmingham.

A fifty-foot extension to the freight house of the Southern railway at North Birmingham will be built shortly. The sary money appropriated for the purpose. W ork will commence in the near future.
 The present freight house is practically fifty feet in length, but the business of the Southern at North Birmingham has grown so much in the past year that larger facilities are needed. The new freight house will be large enough to handle all business now and probably for several years to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
HELD FOR DRIVING
 HORSE TO DEATH
NEGRO WILL BE CALLED TO AC- COUN FOR EXCESSIVE CRUEL TY-THE ARREST IS MADE BY A HUMANE OFFICER.

Charged with driving horse to death, Ed Porter a negro, will appear in police court this morning. He was arrested by Humane Officer Bennie, on charges pre- ferred by George H. Harris
 It seems that Porter was driving pair of horses for the Harris Transfer com pany several days ago, and had been warned that one of them was sick He made trip to Woodward and drove so hard that one of the horses fell dead in the traces at Powderly station.
 The horse was quite fine animal, one of the large Normas, and valued at more than $10O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday to the following:
 J. E. Kendrick, Birmingham, and Miss Werner McClusky.
 J. F. Thayer, Birmingham, and Miss Nellie Sadie Pearson.
 E. G. Comby, Flat Creek, and Miss Lela McComak.
 George T. Hagood, Birmingham, and Miss Winnie Alverson.
 John H. Helms. East Lake, and Mrs. Maggie Allen
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-18
southern Announces Chances.

H. J. Miller has been appointed train- m sster on the Southern. between Weems and Atlanta, vice J. NJ. Jackson. trans ferred. J. Y. Hill has succeeded O. K. Cameron as trainmaster of the Northern Alabama, the latter having taken service elsewhere. These two changes were an- nounced yesterday, and with the others w.ich have been made in the past few days. make quite a shakeup in the trans portation department of the Southern around Birmingham.