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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
STRONG MOVE ID PUT
 VALUE ON ROADS Some Railroad People Now Favor Government Valuation PUSHED IN NEXT CONGRESS laFollette's Amendment In Other Hands Would Have Gone Throuqh
 the Last Time-Repubi-
 cans Against Him.

Washington, May 2.-(Special) 1.-The de- mand for government valuation of rail- roads will be vigorously pushed in the next Congress by it's advocates, and the movement promises to have strong SUD- port. Senator LaFollette tried to insert the proposition in the rate bill. but eot only four republicans to vote for his amendment At that time the republi- can side made it point to vote against anything MT. LaFollette wanted. Had the amendment come from any other source the vote would have been much closer. As it is the result Is not con sidered fair test and if the Wisconsin senator takes the matter up next winter. as he promises to do, 1t may have little more opposition when the votes are counted than was finally registered against the rate bill. Originally united in opposition to the proposal, the railroad people themselves are now far from solid In their antagonism. President Mellen of the New York, New Haven and Hartford. and Vice President Brown of the New York Central, both of whom have seen the President are in favor of a goyern- ment physical valuation. According to President Mellen fair valuation wouId do as much as anything that could be devised at this time to alay railroad aei- tation. and he believes that the railroads are certain to come out of the test with flying eolors. The officials in favor of a valuation calm that the railroads are not seriously over capitalized Mr Mel len Is Of course in decided minority among railroad officials on the question.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
DAUGHTERS OF coNFEDERAcY.

The Daughters of the Confederacy hold their annual reunion at Sheffield May 6, and a large attendance is assured. Mrs. Chapel, Cory, recording secretary of the Alabama division, has succeeded, through the cooperation of Col E. l.. Russell. vice president of the Mobile and Ohio railroad, cheap fares Mrs Cory received the following telegram yesterday, which explains itself;
 am pleased to announce that we have been successful in arranging a rate of one and a third fare, plus 25 cents. for the round trip from points in Alabama, to Sheffield, account of the Alabama Di- vision United Daughters of the Confed- eracy, tickets to be open to the public without the certificate plan restriction, and to be limited to May l2
 K. l.. RUSSELL.
 Mrs. Cory says that as the time be- tween now and May is so short she will not undertake to communicate per sonally with the various chapters She requests all Daughters in Alabama to ac- cept this notice as official. Mrs. Cory expresses her sincere appreciation of Colo mel Russells services in obtaining cheap
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
REAurlEuL ROSE PARTY.

Mrs Charles o. Locke entertained about fifty of her friends in the married set yes terday at a beautiful bridge party and luncheon. Every detail of the party was carried out in roses. number of varieties and colors being used.
 The games were played in the reception hall, reception room library and dining room, and on each table was a large cut glass vase of roses. In the reception room were pink Killarney roses, in the reception hall and the dining room were American Beauties and in the library beautiful yellow Golden Gates.
 Previous to the games a delightful lun- cheon was served consisting of five courses. and also carrying out the rose idea
 The ices were frozen in the shape of roses pink in color. and were placed upon natural rose leaves.
 Mrs. Locke was assisted in receiving her guests by Mrs. E. H. Cabaniss, Mrs. Samuel Earle, Mrs. Frank Gafford. Mrs. Charles Stillman, Miss Kate Earle, Mrs. Algernon Nelson and Mrs. Harold San son Mrs Nelson kept the scores.
 The tally cards were also roses and were in keeping with the rooms in which each guest was to play.
 Mrs. Benjamin F. Moore won the score prize, which was a handsome bowl of Bohemian glass of white and gold.
 Mrs. Bruce Brewer won the game prize, a Tiffany rose bowl.
 The consolation prize was drawn from rose bonbon boxes by Miss Annie Will Hams. This prize was a beautiful white silk parasol bordered with Dresden roses.
 Mrs. Locke wore an exquisite gown of white Marqulsette trimmed with Duchesse laCp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
CHILDREN OF THE coNFEpERAcY

The regular monthly meeting of the Joe Wheeler chapter. Children of the Confed eracy, will take place Saturday afternoon. May 1, at o'clock at the home of Mrs. w. B. Allen, 1914 Waucoma street, south. A delightful programme has been arr ranged including two contests, one for the older and one for the younger mem bers.
 Programme:
 Roll call.
 Name of some great battle and generals commanding.
 Paper-"The First Capital of the Con federacy," Miss Fannie Evans.
 Recitation-"The Conquered Banner" Miss Mary Lou Cobb.
 Talk-"Descripton of the Confederate Monument in Montgomery" Miss Lacley Wingo
 Rectation-"Only a Private Miss Flor ence Stollenwerck.
 Music-"Dixie,' chapter.
 Contest and prizes.
 Adjournment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
SOCIETY,".
BY ANNIE PERRY REID.
 Bell Telephone 1897.
BRILLIANT CARD PARTY.

A number of the women interested in the Free Kindergarten association are go- ing to give a very elaborate card party at the Country club on Wednesday after noon at 2:SO o'clock for the benefit of the Free Kindergarten association.
 This will be the most elaborate party of the kind ever given in the city, and at least one dozen exquisite prizes are go- ing to be given besides delightful re- treatments
 Few people who are not directly con nected with this organization realize the amount of splendid work that they are accomplishing. In the first place they furnish protection for the little ones, who are not fortunate to be given the care of nurses and keep them from the streets. as well as teach them by the most interesting methods the art of learn ing by actual illustration, and surely a thought that is demonstrated is the most impressive.
 They deal principally with the children of the working class, who by misfortune are compelled to be from home, and nat urally the little children cannot receive the necessary care.
 They are prepared to enter the public schools. and when they do arrive at the age required for these schools their little minds have been in training. and they are better able to learn intelllgently. The ladies In charge are Mrs Harold Samson, Mrs. N. D. Smith, Mrs. Bruce Brewer, Mrs. E. J. McCrossin and Mrs T. D. Parke.
 The ladies who will assist the commit tee are Mrs. E. F. Moore. Mrs. James MeLester, Mrs Samuel Earle, Mrs. C. O. Locke, Mrs W. S. Lowell. Mrs. John London, Mrs. J. A. Emery, Miss Fannie Dunn and Miss Anna Gage.
 The games will be played on the porches and in the ballroom, and large crowd is anticipated
 Tickets can be bought from the five ladies in charge, but any one wishing them can obtain them at the club on the afternoon of the party. Surely this is a slpendid cause, and as is always the case. Birmingham women will respond to the call and make the affair financial success. The prizes were donated by the different firms in the city and are very handsome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
RHEUMATISM CAN BE CURED.

That rheumatism is one of the most obstinate of diseases most physicians will declare. and that once 1t takes firm hold rpon the human system its victim Is in for a period of great suffering Is equally true. Modern methods in medicine are. however doing much to rob rheumatism of it's terrors. and doctors Of wide ex- perience say that in the treatment of the disease great success follows the faithful use of these prescriptions: Have a good druggist prepare anti-rheumatc tablets composed of 219 grains Sodium Bi carbonate, grains Salicylic Acid and mlnim Wine of Colchicum Take one of these tablets before each meal following ii immediately with a glass of water. After each meal take one tablespoonful of a preparation of !. oz. Fluid Extract of Buchu, dram Fluid Extract Of Horse Kettle, 1 oz An1et Cordial. A oz Fluid Extract of Liverwort and IA ozs. water Any frst-class pharmacy can compound these prescriptions. The treatment. which should be continued for month, is re- uorted to work wonders. even In cases Chat have resisted other medicines.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03

Mrs l. F. Fellows will entertain the members of the Fenelon club this after noon at o'clock at her home, 1922 South Twenty-first street.
 The chairman of the committees of the District Nurses association will meet this morning at 10:30 o'clock with Mrs. Bruce Brewer and a full attendance Is urged as this meeting is to be of vast importance.
 -
 Mrs. R. M. Robertson and Miss Laura Robertson left yesterday for a visit of several weeks to Boligee. Hattiesburg and Maben, Miss.
 All members of the chorus who sang at the State Sunday School convention are requested to meet this evening at o'clock at the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Business of importance will be contracted. Signed by Mrs. T. l.. Wood ruff, chairman of music committee. Mrs. T. L. Hudgins is i'll at St. Vincent hospital.
 Mrs. George Walker, who has spent the past few days in the city, has returned to his home in Montgomery.
 
 pr. Colvin. who has spent the past few days in the city, has returned to his home in Lincoln.
 Mrs. Lucien c. Brown will leave today for a months visit to Mobile, where she will be the guest of Miss Annie Knox Taylor She will also visit her father, Mrs. NJ. c. Reynolds, at Greenville, before returning to her home In this city.
 
 Mir. Hill Ferguson has returned from a visit to Tuscaloosa.
 Mir. w. E. Spink has returned from short visit to Tuscaloosa.
 Governor Jelks is spending a few days among friends in the city.
 Miss Nellie Nabers vii lentertain with a luncheon tomorrow at l o'clock for Miss Berry of Nashville.
 The Amaranth club will meet this aft ernoon with Mrs. Paul Earle at the resi- dence of Mrs. R. s. Munger.
 The Shakespeare club will be the guest of Mrs w. II. Nevins today.
 The Twentieth Century club will meet with Mrs. F. I. Tarrant today at her res idence. 1909 South Nineteenth street. The Qui Vive club will meet with Mrs. A T. Dewberry this afternoon at o'clock.
 The Fenelon club will meet with Mrs. | Sellers today at her home, 1922 South Twenty first street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Married Last Week.

Last night al the home of MT. and Mrs. Adolph Moore on Washington street oc cured quiet but happy home wedding in which Miss Marguerite zuela Belle and MT. Frank s. Norris were joined for life. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. P Dickinson in the presence of relatives and intimate friends. The bride is the talented daughter of MT. and Mrs. Edward Belle and Is possessed of many lovable traits of character. The groom Is an engineer on the Southern railway with a host of friends who will wish for him and his fair bride all the happiness and prosperity that life af- lords MT. and Mrs. Norris will reside in Belamy. to which place they went this morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

At a recent meeting of the Sunshine society the election of officers took place. Mrs. A. c. Kinzer was elected president Mrs. H. c. Deering. vice president; Miss Alice Boyl, secretary, and Mrs. Horace Milan, treasurer.
 The name of the club was also changed to Magnolia Sunshine society. The next meeting will be with the president Sun day afternoon at 3:S0 o'clock, 1204 Ave nue H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
RIGHT TO ERECT POLES.
Judge TouImin's Decision In the Bell
 Telephone Case.

Mobile, May 2.-(Special) )-Judge Toul- min, United States court today handed down an opinion in the case of the South ern Bell Telephone company vs. city of Mobile, in equity, deciding that the tel ephone company had a lawful right to erect it's telephone poles and appliances connected herewith on streets of Mobile; that the court of equity has Jurisdiction to afford injunctve relief herein. The motion to dismiss bill for want of equity is ended the demurrer to bill overruled and that an injunction pendente lite is granted as prayed for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Make Excellent Showing.

Chief of Police Walters has made up his report for the month of April and shows an amount collected from fires greatly in excess of the expenses of keep ing up the department. An epitome of the report is as follows;
 Number arrests. 143 number discharg- ed. 26; number bound over, g. fines as- sessed $1 1S45 fines remitted. 267; fines ap- pealed. 175; fines collected in cash, 1O5S; total collections S1 129 l5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Gulf Coast Fair Association,

Mobile, May 2-(Special) At a special meeting of the Gulf Coast Tropical Fair association, held tonight, twenty tempor- ary directors were elected. A committee of five was appointed to collect money due on 20 per cent call, or $6OOO A meeting will be held as soon as the sum is col lected, when permanent organization will be made and officers elected.
 -~-~~~~~>~> making improvements with this end in view Two more houses for their ac- commodation will shortly be built, the sanitation of the district will be im- proved, and the other Germans brought here as soon as we can possibly handle them. The cordage company hopes to double it's present capacity very soon, and they will contribute their share, should they not become dissatisfied, in bringing about this turn of affairs.''
 The cordage company employs about forty laborers, and have at present a full force. The Germans employed have been in America only about three weeks com ing here from Charleston, s. c.
 Board Completes Work.
 The state board of equalization com pleted the assessments of railway tele- graph and long distance telephone proper ties in Alabama this afternoon. but did not make public the assessments which probably will be given to the press Mon day.
 The board has been requested by many of the county tax assessors for infor- nation necessary for the making of the individual county assessments, and this will be sent out on or before next Wednes- day.
 The board held two sessions today, one in the morning and second in the afternoon, which was not concluded until after o'clock.
 All of the assessments were completed and only the clerical work of preparing lists for individual counties remains to bt done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Sheriff Keeps Peace In Strike.

Beaumont, Tex, May 2.-General Man ager C. H. Markham of the Cuffey com fair tactics made by the strikers at Batson, emphatically denied that Dull pen" is being maintained there MT. Mark ham stated that but for the firm stand taken by Sheriff McConnico to preserve peace at all hazards, great disorder would have occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Meeting of shriners In Los Angeles.

Chicago, May 2-The Los Angeles linn ited train over the Chicago and North western. Union Pacific and Salt Lake route, is to be relnstated on May to care for the travel inciden, to the meet ing of the Nobes of the Mystic shrine and the national convention of the Dunk ards, both of which will be held in Los Angeles early this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
IMPORTANT MEETING,

All members of the chorus that sang at the State Sunday school convention are requested to meet at the Cumberland Presbyterian church this evening at & o'clock. Business of importance.
 T. l.. WOODRUFF,
 Chairman Music Committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
DEESTRICk SkUlE.

The Young Ladies' society of the South Highlands Presbyterian church will en- certain with a "Deestrick Skule" at Allen school, 2144 Highland avenue. this even ing at o'clock. small admission will be charged, and the public Is cordially in- Vited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03

You'll be buying a tonic soon need one now. Brace up your system with VITAL VIM. Take our word for it. There's no better tonic sold. Fifty cents a bottle, at Patton Pope Drug Co.,, Drug qist, Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

rates and to the passenger officials that granted them
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Look Young

Wrinkles, small pock scars and all facial blemishes scientifically and per manently removed by the Parisian method. For further information ad- dress the Brigg Agency
 Box 152. Birmin ngham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03

Mrs. Seed, wife of State Treasurer w. D. Seed, has returned from Warm Springs, Ga, where she has been for her health. and has gone to Tuscaloosa for short stay. She was accompanied by Mir. Seed, who has returned to the capital for the sessions of the state board of assess ment today.
 Nineteen men, two of whom are ne- groes, are taking the state medical ex- animation, forming the largest class that has ever been received. Dr. w. H. San ders, state health officer, is in Walker county for a few days
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Board Completes Work.

It tastes better at "The Sub Way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03

think they see. Every one of them were honest, yet two were mistaken"
 As a matter of fact it was the little man who was running, the big fellow having gone back to eat his breakfast in the car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-03
Minor Appointments.

Other appointments have been made as follows: Justice of peace, w. H. Brandford, Portland, Dallas county; mo- taries public and justices of the peace Ben R. Hill, York, Sumter county; w. B. Alexander. Felix, Perry county; F. w. Mckenzie. Cocoa, Choctaw county; constable, J. O. Green. Lincoln, Talladega county; notaries public. B. L. Gaddis, Wetumpka, Fillmore county; E. D, Hatcher, Montgomery; D. H. Blumberg, Birmingham; A. DeValcourt, Birming- ham; Dr. J. N. Odon, Oakmore, Walker county.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-07-16
Jordan Water.

There is a general impression that
the Jordan water which is used at
royal baptisms is taken from the sa-
cred stream, put into bottle, hermet-
ically sealed and left untouched until
the bottle is opened by the officiating
priest. AS a matter Of fact, the water
which flows out of the lake of Gal
lice and descends rocky gorge to
level far below that of the Mediter-
ranean is full Of organic substances.
If bottle be filed with the water
and kept tightly corked for few
days it turns perfectly black and Of
fers to the nostrils all the odors Of
the tropics. The precaution Is there
fore taken Of boiling the water and
straining 1t before 1t is sealed up, and
this is why the baptismal water al
ways possesses the crystal clearness
which one notices on these ceremonial
occasions.-Modern Society.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-07-16
Tho Undertaker's Shop.

"The one thing in New York that I
can't get used to-" said the country
visitor, lis the manifold uses to which
undertakers put their shops. I used to
be Of the opinion that the only possible
errand person could have at an IN
dertaker's was to purchase funeral
supplies, but in this town I find that
people go there for all sorts Of pur-
poses. They 60 to vote, to get mar
ried and to transact all the legal bust
ness that notary public is capable of
transacting. Yesterday even saw a
party eating luncheon in an under
takers establishment They had come
into town apparently to attend fu.
neral and instead Of patronizing a res
taurant they calmly munched their
midday meal in the midst of those lu-
gubrious surroundings" - New York
Globe.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-07-16
The Razor In Disrepute.

"And he told her all his heart, and
said unto her, there hath not come a
razor upon mine head, for have been
a Nazarite unto God from my mothers
womb; If I be shaven, then my
strength will go from me, and shall
become weak and be like other men,"
Judges xvi, II.
Hair on man or brute Is sign Of
strength. He who desires to keep at a
safe distance from dentists, let him
keep also at a great distance from the
knife Of the barber. To shave is an act
against nature. Provoke nature, and
In return nature will provoke you. r
Said Daniel Webster: g. the razor.
It has taught me to curse. It has cost
me more time and more trouble than
all my speeches."
Rufus Choate, the lawyer, called the
razor an instrument invented by Luz
offer to fill up hell with barristers. L
Edward Everett never used profane
language, but before shaving. he would
invariably give vent to all sorts OF
French barbarisms. .. d
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-07-16
Tho iteraI Mind =

All orders to native servants in India
must be literally given, for In that
manner they will be received. A mis-.
sionary once took country lad as a
servant when going out on q boating
journey. AS there are no lavatories
on board the country boats, ones ablu.
tons have to be performed in very
simple manner, an ordinary bucket
serving as a wash bowl. The boy was
told to bring some water and In doing
SO happened to spill a little on the
door. '.Why don't you throw it all over
meT asked the missionary loosely.
Aha" said the lad, and immediately,
to his masters establishment, took up
the pail and emptied It over his en-
ployer's head.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-07-16
Annual Pilgrimage Excursion to
Canada,

Annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine
of Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Quebec,
will leave Duluth via the South
shore, on July goth, 21st, and 22nd.
Round trip rate $4,000. Good for
stop-over at Ottawa, Montreal and
other intermediate points. Return
limit August 31st. Through Sleep
ing cars. For reservation apply to
A., ]. Perrin, $50 West Superior
street, Duluth, MINI.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-07-16
lrascibIa CARLYLE.

A lady who lived near Thomas Car
lyle kept Cochin China fowls, and their
growing was such a nuisance that the
philosopher sent a complaint to her.
The owner was indignant upon hear
ing the appeal.
why" said she, "they crow only
four times day, and how can Mr..
Carlyle be seriously annoyed at thatT'
Upon hearing Of her attitude upon
the subject Carlyle replied, "The lady
forgets the pain I suffer in waiting fol
those four crows"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-07-16
G, B. Burhans Testifies after Four Years

C. B. Burhans, Of Carlisle Center,
N. Y, writes: About four years
ago wrote you stating that had
been entirely cured Of severe kidney
trouble by taking less than two
bottles Of Foley's Kidney Cure. It
entirely stopped the brick dust sedi-
ment, and pain and symptom of kid
ney disease disappeared. I am glad
to say that have never had areturn
Of those symptoms during the four
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-07-16
Once Too Often,

Once Too Often.
whats all this excitement about?''
Nothing worth mentioning. Man
got knocked down."
"Accident?'
mot exactly. One Of these men who
always catch hold Of you and push you
out Of their way when you happen to
meet them at crowded corner grab
bed the wrong man just now. That's
all."-Chicago Tribune.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-07-16
The Real Article.

The tYouth-Ah. would I were a.
glove, that l might hold your pretty
hand. Young Widow You certainly
would be success In the glove line.
The Youth-Do you think so2 Young
Widow-Yes; you are genuine kid.
illustrated Bits.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1907-07-16
SAVING Time,

Father ito his son, early in the morn
ing)-What is the meaning of this?
You are lying in bed with your clothes
on. Son "a student)-Yes, father. I do
that so that If oversleep myself I
shall not be late at college.-Meggen-
dorfer Batter.