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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
STARTLING article in Appleton's

A STARTLING article In Appletons A Magazine discusses Philadelphia very frankly, blaming much of its
 backwardness to the monopoly and greed of the Pennsylvania railroad.
 "The treatment of Philadelphia by The Pennsy." says the article, 'rs an open book of evidence. Clearly shown is the policy of the railroad, which has been to gobble up the facilities of the port; not to utilize anud extend them: first, that com- petition could find no foothold, and seo- ond, that foreign commerce could be di- verted to where the railway willed
 This railroad control of facilities was epitomized in an official report made by Colonel Sheldon Potter to the. Trades league committee on wharves and docks, of which he was member. during re- ce;t agitation. Colonel Potter had been chosen to act as director of public safe- ty, and taking advantage of his official access to public documents and records, had uncovered the conditions surrounding the city wharves. Colonel Potter report ed that his committee upon investigation had found:
 1. That the maritime trade at this port Is entirely controlled by the railroad companies, who own or occupy a large portion of the water front including near ly every available wharf property be- longing to the city of Philadelphia.
 9. That the few city wharves not leased by the railroad companies have been so encroached on by adjoining wharves, for the building of which per mits had been granted without regard for the future development of the city prop critics, as to be unsuitable for develop ment for the accommodation of modern shipping.
 And now let us see what use the Pennsylvania railroad Is making of the wharves over which 1t has control. A striking illustration, from among the many, of the utter disregard of the terms under which leases are held Is that of Dock Street Wharf, one of the most val uable in the city. Instead of living up to its agreement. the railroad company has rented the property to a company which occupies it as a market house; and in- stead of improvement, the clear water between the piers north and south of Douk street has been completely f1oored over That The Pennsy' accomplished a master stroke is evidenced by the fact that while 1t pays only s50oO year to the city, it receives a rental of $14000 from the market company, thus securing to itself a profit of 5000 yearly and im- munity from competition. No permission was secured from councils to, sublet, nor was any attempt made to enforce the terms of the lease.
 It is interesting to note that for ten
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
FOR MISS koHN.

Mrs. E. A. Long and Mrs. Nose Marx entertained at euchre in honor of Miss Volette Kohn of Buffalo, N. Y. Miss Kohn received the first prize, pair of silk hose and bunch of carnations. Sec ond prize was comb, won by Miss Flossie Lazarus The consolation prize a fan, was won by Miss Ollie Black, and the booby prize, small ornament, was won by Miss Compton of Chicago. A two-course buffet luncheon was served.
 The color scheme of green and pink was carried out in all the decorations and ices<
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
DOZIER-BUTLER.

MT. and Mrs. c. A. Butler of Liberty, Miss, have announced the marriage of their daughter, Ruby, D MT. Nicholos Dozier of this city. The wedding took place on Tuesday, April 16 at their home in Liberty
 Miss Butler lived in this city until three years ago. She was pupil at the public schools, and has wide circle of friends here, who will be interested to know of her marriage. MT Dozier is the youngest son of Dr. and Mrs. o. T. Dozier, and is a rising young business man.
 MT. and Mrs. Dozier will arrive in Bir- mingham the latter part of this week and vii. make this their home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
FREE COOKING
 DEMONSTRATIONS.

The following invitations are being is- sued: You are cordially invited to attend series of free cokng demonstrations by Mrs Lily Haxworth Wallace. graduate of National Training School of Cookery, Lon don, England, to be given in the hall over Fox Sons x Smith Co., store, corner Fourth avenue and Nineteenth street. every morning during the week com mencing Monday, April P, at 10:30 o'clock Topics will be different each day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21

Mrs. Jacob Adler, Miss Clara Adler. Julian and Leon Adler, Mir. and Mrs. I. Wilzin. Nose Levy, Morris Loveman, Ferd Marx Ellis Faust, L. R. Goodman, Joe Goldstucker and Sol Caheen.
 A little incident in connection with the wedding will be the presence of Emma Johnson, the old cook in the family of MT. and Mrs. Wilzin, and family ser want for many years She will go to New Orleans with the party.
 MT. Adler, who Is to marry Miss New man, Is one of Birnlingham's best known young business men. Miss Newman has visited in Birmingham frequently and has a wide circle of friends both here and in New Orleans
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
BIRMINGHAM GIRL
 GETS SCHOLARSHIP.

of the awarding of a two-years' scholar ship in the Teachers college. Columbian university of New York. entitling her to a course in the art department, where she will begin a preparation of herself for the office of art supervisor. After the college course, she will receive a certifi- cate of efficiency Miss Bundrun pre- sented two studies in drawing, one in still life, and one from life. and upon the merit of the work she received the award. She is a young girl to have made such progress and has availed herself of every opportunity to cultivate her talent for drawing. She isra a pupil of the Bir- mingham School of Art of which Miss Edna K Smith is director.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
MUSIC AT SOUTHERN CLUB.

The following Is the pr6gramme of music at the Southern club tonight, rem dered by Calman's orchestra. Overture, Magic Flute, Mozart. Selection, Robinhood, De<oven. Waltz, Wedding of the Winds, Paull.> Selection, The Spring Chicken, request, Carle.
 Intermezzo, Naila, Delibes.
 Selection, Mile. Modiste, request, Her bert.
 Cornet solo, selected, Fred Nappi Selection, Fra Diayolo, Meyerbeer. Selection medley, Southern Club Favor ties, Calman.
 Overture Lohepgrin. Wagner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
WoLFF-LAZARus.

Miss Jessie Lazarus of this city and MT. Eugene Wolff of Louisiana will be mar ried June 3 at Temple Emanuel. Miss Lazarus is a favorite here. MT. Wolff is a cotton buyer of Bastroys, La, where he is prominent in social, political and business life. MT. Wolff and his bride will sail June 13 on the Kaserine Au- gusta Victoria for an extended trip abroad which will include all the large cities of England, France. Belgium. Holland. Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Norway and Sweden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21

nual "open meeting on Friday evening at the Margaret Allen school, at which the husbands of the members and a num- Der of invited guests will be present. There will be dramatic entertainment, followed by a reception.
 Mrs. Wallace Ward president of the Ullman School Improvement association, has called a meeting of the association for Monday afternoon at o'clock, at the school. The meeting will be for the bur pose of protesting against certain negro tenements being erected in the neighbor- hood
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
FOR MISS HERMAN,

lhe following invitations have been is- sued:-
 Mrs. John William Sibley at home, linen shower, Miss Helen Ehrman. At o'clock on the afternoon of Friday, April 26. Reply.
 On the back of the invitations are the following lines accompanied by blank slip of paper:
 The sentiment | scribe,
 For both the groom and the bride. On the page enclosed for you,
 So a prize you may win,
 In this case no sin, Since a joy will be won for two.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
EUROPEAN PARTY.

Miss Mary Virginia Graves, Mrs. Allie Birch of this city Mrs. A. o. Stoddard of Selma, and Mrs. J. w. Carter of Bes- semer form coterie of friends that will be members of Mrs. Zac Smiths party this summer, sailing June 29 on Graf Waldersee of the HamburgAmerican line for England, and returning on the "Kronprinz Wilhelm" the first week in October
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
WILSON.SULLIVAN.

MT. and Mrs. Jerry Sullivan have an nounced the marriage of their daughter, Miss Marie Teresa Sullivan, to MT. Thomas Wilson of this city to take place at the home of the brides mother on next Wednesday evening, April 24.
 No invitations have been issued on ac- count of the recent bereavement in the Sullivan family
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
WILL HOLD BAZAAR.

The Woman's Home Missionary society of the East Lake Methodist church. south. will give bazaar next Wednes- day and Thursday at 2012 First avenue at which they invite all their friends to attend Elegant dinners and suppers will be served for the benefit of the new church. The Alabama Boys Industrial school band will furnish music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
CLUB MEETINGS,

The Quest club will give a "Recipro- city Meeting" on Friday afternoon, April 26 to which two members of every other literary club in tho city will be invited
 On Saturday, April 27 the Shakespeare club will give an "open meeting" at the Country club.
 Ihe Cadmean Circle will give their an-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
GO TO NEW ORLEANS WEDDING.

A large party of Birmingham people will attend the wedding of Mir. Edgar Adler and Miss Helene Newman in New Orleans Tuesday evening, which will be one of the social events of the week in the Crescent City.
 Among those who will attend the we'd ding from Birmingham are Mir. and Mrs Morris Adler. Mir. and Mrs- Sam Adler
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
CATALAN MEMORIAL.

The committee on design of Mary A. Cahalan memorial will meet next We'd nesday afternoon at o'clock in the Con- mercial club rooms.
 The committee consists of John w. O'Neil, Miss Edna Smith, Miss Daisy Rowley. Dr. J. H. Phillips Robert Jem- ison, Jr., and Isidore Shapiro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
DANCE AND CARD PARTY.

On May Day evening the Ladies' Auxili- ary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians will give euchre party. followed by a dance at the Knights of Columbus hall.
 Several beautiful prizes will be given at the close of the card game and prizes will also be given to the two best waltz. ers
 The public is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
DINNER PARTY,

Major and Mrs. E. M. Tutwiler will en- certain twelve of their married friends on Tuesday evening at an informal dinner in honor of MT. and Mrs. Rutherford of New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
SMITH-CLARk.

The marriage of Miss Edna Mae Clark to MT. Albert F. Smith will be solemnized on May ?.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21
ARTIFICIAL STONE TRIMMINGS

Cement stone work is the modern method in house construction. With our improved machinery we can and do make all kinds of artificial stone for all purposes from the ce- ment brick and cement building block to the balustrades and spec ial design work.
 Our blocks and special design stone cost no more than the ordi- nary sort. Call us up and we will tell you all about it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21

Mrs Jenks will leave for an extended trip north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21

Mrs. John F. Ryan of Chicago is at the Morris hotel. She is a member of the Chicago Ceramic club, and enjoys a hie.i reputation as an artist in china painting. Mrs. Ryan is a sister of Mrs. Sarah P. Kindt of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21

Mir. and Mrs. John Ruhm of Mt Pleas ant, Tenn, will arrive in a few days to be the guests of MT. and Mrs. Rich ard Randolph.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-21

Miss Sarah Elizabeth Craig of Boston will begin a series of, demonstrations in the art of cooking in the Demonstration hall of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Miss Craig received her training at the Boston School of Cooking, and her lessons will be filled with interest ing examples of her art. The ladies are cordially invited
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
CONFERENCE OF TOBACCO INTERESTS
Governor of Kentucky Reads Notice of Claim
for Damage by Italian Government.

Frankfort. Ky, Dec. Ex-Governor Wilson read
the following letter from Elhu Root. Secretary of
State at a meeting called here to-day, attended by
representatives of the American Tobacco Company
and the American Society of Equity:
Sir: [ have the honor to inclose the translation
Of A memorandum left at the department by the
Itslian Ambassador stating thai during a recent
rio. HopkinsVille. Ky, tobacco valued at about
Sl5e0o which was the property OF the Italian gov
ernment destroyed
The embassy said that the Italian government
holds tobacco othe- points named in the memo
randurn and eSSeS anxiety lest il salSo be
destroyed.
The department would be pleased to receive a re-
port on tho situation IN order that appropriate
answer may be made 70 the memorandum.
The memorandum recited the treaty between Jtalv
and the United States and called for the protec-
ton guaranteed
The complaint will be referred TO = committed
which Will take II up tomorrow.
Governor Wilson reviewed the outraees nerne-
trated in Christian County. and declared that the
20o0o oeo inhabitants OF Kentucky. good and law
abiding citizens. could not be dominated by small
number OF unlawful people He declared that arson
and felonioUs crimes must cease.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
DIsCLAIMs MoNTFEERIER CHILD.
{ ~ Telegraph 70 "a TrIbune.l


Winchester, Va, Dec. 20-Fannie Virginia
Carroll. who is alleged TO be the mother Of the
child adopted as John Cecil Fairfax, descend
ant of aristocratic Virginia family. by the
Marquis De Montferrier, of France, declares that
she does not believe the child taken to Paris is
hers. and upholds the belief that her son was
taken to Baltimore
Miss Carroll. who is twenty years old and at
tractive in appearance, admits rather reluct-
antly that she has never been married Her
father. Charles Lewis Carroll, is living at Ber-
ryville. Clarke County Her mother who was
Sarah Catherine Littleton. is dead. She is now
living with her uncle James ]. Littleton near
Winchester.
Ny son." Miss Carroll replied. was given at
its birth to Mrs. Elizabeth F. Baker of VIM
chester, to be taken care of. 1 have seen the
baby only When 1 recovered Mrs Baker
told me that she had sent the child to Rati-
more 10 be adopted. / was afterward told that
the woman who adopted the child went South
where the child died.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
B. 4. T. AGENT ARRESTED.
Said to Have Favored False Claims OF Two
Women Against the Company.

August Zimmerman, an assistant claim agent
Of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit, living at No 2S4
53d street Brooklyn. was arrested yesterday IN
the Brooklyn Rapid Transit Company BUILDING
at Clinton and Montague streets on a charge
of conspiracy to defraud the company. he
pleaded not guilty before Judge Dlke IN the
County Court and was released IN sz'ooo oai'-
Zimmerman is said to have decided in favor
Of the claims Of women giving their names as
Mrs Mcbride and Mrs. Lambert, living in
South Brooklyn. who demanded damages. zim-
norman was placed on the case in the COM
pany's interest and suggested that payment
of SIS to each would be fair settlement Zim-
norman has been in the employ of the Brooklyn
Rapid Transit for ten years.
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
VICTORY OYER JACKSON.
Order to Shoe Telegraph Com
panies' Books Vacated.

The Western Union Telegraph Company anu .he
Postal Telegraph Company won victory over AT
torney General Jackson yesterday, "nen justice
Hendrick, in the Supreme Court. handed down q
decision yacating previous order obtained by the
Attorney General from Justice Platzek directing
Clarence H Mackay and other officers ana dlrect-
ors of both corporations to appear before Burnham
Mofst and produce the books and records of the two
companies concerning the relations entered INTO
by them on January l. 1907. The Attorney General.
acting on the theory that the companies were vio-
lating the Donney antitrust law by entering into
combination in restraint of trade obtained an Or
der bringing the matter before referee This Or
der directed the officers and directors to appear or
July f6
The contention of the companies is that the stat
ute under which the application of the Attorney
General made had no application to telegraph
companies, whose sole business, 1t is said is 10
furnish service for the transmission Of messages
written by the public. The Attorney General ar
gued that the agreement of January between the
two companies Ly which they established certain
common points in the state of New York for the
reception Of messages with an arrangement for
sharing the profits. created monopoly in restraint
of trade. especially in view Of the fact that the
rate at which messages had previously been trans
r1itted increased.
In his opinion Justice Hendrick said: 'The vital
question be determined in this matter Is whether
or not telegraph company manufactures, pro-
duces or sells a commodity in common such as
is within the prohibition of the act. Telegraph
companies are not included in the Donnelly anti
trust act Whether or not the transmission from
place to another OF communication is a CON-
modify In any contingency. 1t is not a commodity
within the meaning of the act under consideration.
In the popular and received import OF the word
commodity tangible article, and in view of the
laws OF this state relating telegraph companies
it would be wrestling the meaning to particular
purpose hold that the service or labor OF trans
mitting g telegram is such commodity as Is con-
tenplated by the act under consideration"
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
BO4RD,S POLICY DEFINED.
p. S. Commission 4pproUes Pozcer
Company's Implication.

Albany. Dec. 2O.-The Public Service COMMISSION
I'm the I'd District announces that II has approved
the application of the Hudson River Electric Fo"oi
Company extend its plant and for authority 20
issue So, 3,232o 600 per cent forty-year soid oous W
cover the expense for the proposed improvements
end extensions. The opinion is by Commissioners
Decker, and in it the policy OF the commission i9
defined. Considerations or tests set ioflh Al 'ife
opinion include:
An order bv the commission authorizing the
issue of a uortion of the bonds covered by mort
gage carries implication OF consent upon q
future appIicaton as all or any OF the remain
ing bonds provided for in such mortgage.
An application 10 issue additional capital Involves
the following among other principal cohSioei"
tions:
+be sale oF the securities are to be applied; the
amount reasonably necessary for the consunfia-
ton Of such purposes; the character oi 'ho 00NN
tiles proposed to be issued
Whether any proposed construction or extensioI
is likely to create unheaIthful conditions or other
wise constitute public nuisance. infringe upon 'ii
vested rights or impede the necessary operations oi
other public service corporations or interfere WIN
the flow of water in a naviganie stream ~ 'ii' eA
tent of imparing its public use
Whether there is reasonable prospect VI -
return upon the investment proposed. TO the emu
80 s.cn,,+ies having apparent worth but actually
litr;e or no value may not be issued Win the sao
ton of the commission
Whether its new construction or Improvement
appeared feasible business proposiuoIi' oo'
without reaching and strengthening CONCLUSION
that the proposed construction or improvement
actIaIlv constitutes safe attractive OASIS ioi
investment
The Hudson River Electric Power Company phr-
noses TO construct and operate storage oani
power dam and electrical power plant the
SacauGaga River. Il also plans to construct ana
operate electrical transmission lines for the 'ro-
posed plant TO Saratoga: Ballston, Mecnahlc'iiie'
Troy. Albany, : 'ervlet. Schenectady ana Am
steriaul It intends to issue 5232 forty-year so'd
bonds Of Leo denomination each bearing interest,"
not to exceed per cent per annum
The company has agreed TO sell to the state Win
in three and one-half years the property ano I'M
movements involved the storage dam, at price
not to exceed the amount of capital actually IN
vested BY this agreement the state Is TO CONSTRUCT
A much larger DAM which would beneht mateflaliy
t1e company in its operation the river below 'he
storage site including insurance of STEADY supply
of water in dry seasons
Under q rule prescribed by the commission INC
order TO be issued in this case Will contain pro-
,isions recurring the company to report under oa'h
,he sale or sales OF the bonds authorized the 'eiAs
and conditions of such sales, and the amount re-
allied therefrom, and TO make a VeTired report a.
least once every six months showing in oeSali 'n
use and application by II Of the moneys so reaiHou
until such moneys shall have been fnliy eApeiuu-
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
AUTO IN COLLISION WITH CAR
Big Break of Glass in Each, but No One
Was Injured.

Early last evening there was a collision hetuo.
automobile. said to. be owned by NJ Chsnman
OF No. 25l Walabout street BROOKLYN and car
No 5057 of the Broadway line. in front OF the
Hotel Victoria. at 9th street and Broadway xb,cb
came causing the death or seriousIv !, i,rtr-
Morris Chapman. brother of the owner oY the
machine OF No. Isl WaIIabout stree. who rr,s
acting chauffeur; III. Goldstein,. of No ee5 Wal
labout street. Brooklyn. and II. Meiser Of Cook
street Brooklyn.
Chapman attempting to make time and ba,,
just lodged in front OF wagon This carried his
machine upon the southbound tracks i'm front or
a southbound car going at a fair rate of speed
The struck the automobile. ripping Off M.
canopy and smashing a section of the rear v,o,a
work. None of the men in the machine was in
jured. The motorman the car was ais, ma,
injured. but several passengers shaken I'M
and the glass of the front vestibule and a numb.r
of panes of glass in the windows were shattered
The mechanism Of the automobile was not dam
aged. No arrests made
New-York tribune., 1907-12-21
BUSINESS TROUBLES.

The following petitions in bankruptcy filed
yesterday with the clerk of the United States Dis
trict Court:
Third AVENUE showing debts Of s2ssi and assets
OF s2.s4s The principal item of assets was ac-
Charles H. Coitrell, decorator, No. 572 Fifth ave-
nue. voiuntaIy showing debts Of s and s assss @
J. F. Williams Son, g 7oI Assets consist s;s 90, Of
SsSh odels and siSS skeche dS5ufeS ss It was
sno in to the about they
nominally to si227s Jesse Watson was appointed
rs = With sans2s bond No Of s. s$ Vest s street vo
ssry. showing debts s72e and assets OF sS2i.
E5sSesso NJ ysl.g- U
EIizabeh & Dinsmore No s,9 60 s Fifth avenue
Bncpal wh OF tie ases asa Of Coz
5 SSsFe RsGo5d MRS aae }adse
s11.4oo large part of the petitioners indebted
M d is de to esfafs @ Ph aR stock m
trade $4,000; accounts. s. o2
e N 81 5 81 srse BY p
oa s2 J. J. Geo. Gso
+. Tooker. S1.554. Transfer of assets is alleged
William Henkel ir. was appointed receiver: with
Sa 80 Pstjt9n 2ssnst h AnIn
m n @ o0Hs Tssen Rea5 sd s4cs c s195 Joseph Ese
job 2: Hedges appointed receiver with a bond
Involuntary petition against the ]. G Lyons
street by creditors Thomas Thomey: $500: Peter
Mckay. $500 V. Wilson's Sons, $500. Samuel
Goidsticker and f. r. de Grove Were appointed
receivers. with joint bond of 500 000 and au-
thorized to continue the business for twenty days.
Schedules of Walter Turnbuil. individually and
of the firm of Milne. TurnbulI Co. filed
showing debts os s1Sc.339 and assets of s131 sac
The principal creditors KeSSler & Co 10
Southwark Mills Company. s1e,212 The corpora
se2.3s3 machinery s22 230; insurance. s15s74
The individual debts Of Walter TurpbuI amount to
$500. with assets Of S24o
Schedules of Bernard Nendei involuntary bank-
rInt show debts OF s15.s63 and assets ss5. Tho
principal creditor is Adoiph Rusch, $1,000.