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Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21

musical life of the Los Angeles tone
world, and through their personal pre-
sentation of the material musical COM
modities that are 80 essential to the
proper musical culture they give strength
and character to the musical life of the
people.
GentIemanIy Demonstration
I'm the course of a few moments at
various times | observed the delicate
manner in which the artistic instruments
handled by the firm are discussed and
presented, and among those who called
at the establishment to purchase sheet
music l found persons who were demand
ing, for instance, the Boekelman eBach
chromocoored Fugue editions, Chopin.
Schumann, Richard Strauss and the ad-
vanced publication of the modern schools.
Is not that a text from which to read
a lesson applying to formulative art con-
ditions in a community.
In any of these departments, from the
most severe to the mere rudimentary,
from the accomm odating rent piano to
the highest product of pianistic construc-
tion, in every direction of musical me-
chanics the Birkel firm is prepared to
meet the demands of a rapidly developing
musical art movement; ard thus the vo-
calist, student, teacher or amateur can
secure his accompanying associate, his
musical instrument and all those requir-
ing for themselves any kind of an in
strument can secure it through the firm
of Birkel.
Supplies Complete Service
THUS the development of the various
musical bodies and institutions in Los
Angeles and the southern section of Cali
fornia find themselves owners of ar es-
tablishment through which the whole
paraphernalia of practical music can be
obtained; and I say owners advisedly
for the Los Angeles musician should be
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21
EDWARD WEARS GREEN
NECkTIE IN DUBLIN

Special Cable to The Herald.
DUBLIN, July 2OThe first day of the visit
to Ireland of King Edward and Queen Alex
andra was great success. The weather was
fine and the city gave the soveregns an en-
thusiastic and royal reception Both wore the
national color of Ireland, the king a green
nccktie and the queen moss green and mauve
toque. The king made brief speeches at the
various functions of the day, expressing CRATE
fu' thanks for the warm reception accorded
him and the queen and congratulatng the
country upon the progress and prosperity indi-
Gated in the exhibition. He said his stary
must be briefer than he could have wished
but he intended to make the most of it, the
prosperity of the country and the happiness
and contentment of the people being objects
very near to the hearts of both himself and
the queen
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21
BURGLAR A BARBER; SLAVES
CUSTOMER WHILE PlLFERING

KITTANNING. Pa, July 2O.-It was learned
today that patron of Ike Frederick's barber
shop was given shave and haircut several
nights ago by burglar, supposing the wielder
of the razor and shears was an employe Of the
place.
Thieves, after gaining an entrance through a
side window, were at work in the shop when a
late customer knocked at the door to see If
of the BARRIERS might still be inside. The
door was opened by of the robbers, who
learning that the inquirer wanted a haircut
and shave, admitted him. Using the proprietor 5
tools the intruder performed the task neatly
and quickly, charging So cents
The customer did not think the incident un-
usual until the report of the robbery of the
shop spread and he told Fredericks of it,.
Since then Fredericks has learned the same
robber cut another mans hair soon after he
had finished with the first customer
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21
BRAVING THE ELEMENTS,
MRS. GOBLET TRIES A BALLOON
With Mr.. and Mrs. Bishop She Goes
Up in the ST. Louis

Special Cable to The Herald.
PARIS, July 2O-Mrs Robert Goelet and Mr..
and Mrs. Cortlandt F. Bishop were passengers
on the initial trip of the St. Louis, the balloon
which has been built in Paris to take part IN
the contest at st. Louis, and which, piloted by
Alan Howley, made its first ascension this
week. All the members of the party found the
trip highly interesting. They started from
Saint Cloud at $3.50 o'clock Thursday afternoon
and were carried by a southwest wind in tho
direction of Tourane, landing in some fields
in the neghborhood of Orleans at p. m
The balloon never reached great altitude,
S)l meters being the highest point registered.
The balloon followed by an automobile,
ir which Mr.. and Mrs. Bishop and Mrs. Goeiet
returned to Paris, arriving at the Hotel Ritz
at / a. m. yesterday
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21
CAMILLE CLIFFORD'S COUSIN
BEsIEGEs LONDON SOCIETY
Special Cable to The Herald.

Special Cable to The Herald
LONDON, July 20.-Anna Berg cousin of
Camille Clifford, now Mrs. Lyndehurst Bruse
and the future Lady Aberdeen, is soon to start
on conquest of London society. IF my co,rs-
IN, who was nothing but a scrub girl, can
make a hit in society and marry nobleman,
so can H. is Miss Bergs slogan, and she is
planning her campaign accordingly.
In addition to her own personal charms,
which she considers as pretty strong weapons
in themselves this seeker after society has
other means with which to win recognition by
the leaders. She claims to have in her pos
session the only photograph in existence of her
cousin when she plain Camille otter
son. the Danish scrub girl and this she be-
lieves will secure recognition from her cousin s
present associates in London and elsewhere.
The siege of London is to start at once.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21
COMB EXPLoDES AND
BURNS HER HAIR OFF

PHILADELPHIA, July 20.-To assuage the
tcothache Miss Mary Thompson put her face
to the parlor stove last evening and almost
burned herself to death. 1t was not that she
meant to apply pepper-in- the-eye remedy.
The burning was accidental.
Miss Thompson is 3s years old and lives at
2004 North Twenty second street. She had been
suffering with the toothache all day, and the
heat of the ,parlor stove seemed to be the only
thing that helped her. particularly hard
twinge caused her TO put her face so close to
the stove that the heat exploded celluloid
comb In her hair.
The fire burned down into the coils upon her
head and her hair was burned off almost as
completely thought it had been shaved. Her
face was terribly burned, too. She was taken
10 st. Joseph's hospital
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21
CHEWING GUM FOR
FRENCH GIRLS HIS IDEA
Enterprising Paris Druggist Intro
duces the Article and Natives
Are Acquiring the Habit
of Masticating

Special Gable to The Herald
PARIS, July 2O-The proprietor of phar-
macy not far from the Rue Scribe sells Ameri-
can chewing gum, Beeman's or Adams or any
other popular make. American girls visiting
In Paris are, of course, regular customers, and
French girls are learning the habit
short time ago a French girl attracted
By the sign, bought several packets of gum
She returned yesterday to the pharmacy and
the proprietor asked, did you try the gum ?'
'Yese," she replied. Il ate 1t ALL"
Thereupon the drug store negotiated an
ether sale, not of gum, but of medicine.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-21
In Automobiledom

Scientist-Light travels at the rate of
about $4,000 miles a second.
Chauffeur-Gee! That's goin' some!
Auto Enthusiast (slightly deaf)-Par-
don me, sir But what make machine
was it you just Neutrality-suspicious.
mian.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
STOREKEEPER Is
HELD UP BY NEGRO
j. A. CUMMINS is RELIEVED OF
ABOUT $45 AND BY DARING
HIGHWAYMAN WHO PRETEND
ED TO BE CUSTOMER.

A daring robbery was committed Satur.
day night in little store near North
Birmingham j. A. Cummins, the pro-
prietor, was relieved by a negro of all
he had at the mouth of his own gun.
The little store is on the road to Graves
mines, just at the corporate line of North
Birmingham, in a forsaken part of the
country The negro entered alone and
bought bag of candy. He then asked
for a bottle of soda water.
Mr. Cummins had a pistol lying on the
shelf just behind the counter, and as he
reached to get the soda water the negro
stepped behind the counter and took pos
session of the gun.
When the storekeeper raised, he found
himself looking down the barrel of his
own trusty, and Immediately held up his
hands. The negro then ordered him to
hand over everything he had. When s35
which was on his person. had been given
up, the highwayman ordered him to open
the cash drawer and $40 was added to the
pelf.
The thief then backed out of the door
and left for other parts. Mr. Cummins
notified Deputy Cole of the robbery, but
it was too late to do any good. There is
little chance of catching him unless fhe
tries his prank again.
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Lottie Williams.

Lottie Williams, popular Coincidence,
who is well known to Birmingham the
. atre-goers, will begin a weeks engage
ment at the Bijou theatre tonight in her
music drama MY Tom Boy Girl" The
usual matinees will be given Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday. MY Tom Boy
Girl Is vehicle that is admirably suited
to the ability and talents of Miss Will
liams. In it she takes three widely di-
vergent roles. First she is a street waf.
the-i young heress and finally, to effect
a thrilling rescue, she dons male at
tire and becomes a dashing Captain
Charlie
Miss Williams will have the support of
a large company, numbering it is claimed,
fifty people The play is unusually well
mounted and is one of the Blaney sue
cesses. 1t was seen here last year by
large crowds, and gave great pleasure.
One of the scenes shows the interior of
a cave with river rushing by its mouth.
Here the most thrilling climax of the
play takes place, and one that never fails
to win applause.
Musical specialties will be introduced
during the action of the play.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
INDUSTRIAL HOME
DOING GOOD WORK
SECONDHAND STORE RUN IN
CONNECTION HAD BIG BUSINESS
SATURDAY NIGHT-DESERVlN
POOR ARE AIDED.

After running a few months, the SAL
walton Army Industrial home is begin
ming to show its possibilities, and the sue
cess with which 1t can be conducted in
connection with the police court is es-
pecially evident.
Judge Feagin Is rendering Envoy
Thompson every assistance and at the
same time the home is entering into a
great work. Whenever a helpless ineb-
riate of the kind who can do nothing for
himself, appears In court, the judge turns
him over to the home on probation.
An incident of this kind happened more
than a week ago when one of the Oldest
drunkards in the city was brought to the
jail celebrating the Hath anniversary of
his first trip. The next morning as usual
he climbed the accustomed steps and plead
guilty.
The judge told him that II he would
promise to let liquor alone for life, that
a fine would not be imposed, and the I'M
fortunate would be turned over to the
Industrial home. After thinking a minute
the fellow said: II can't give up my
BOOZE" so he was returned to the cage.
Later, however, he came to the grating
and informed the judge that he had
us courage ScTeWtu up, anu Wouiu Hldhe
the promise. The judge then turned him
over to Envoy Thompson, and after a
weeks work he Is still sober, and has
made several dollars for his family at the
home.
There is quite number of this class OF
men whom the judge has put on proba-
ton being closely watched, surrounded by
the best of influences, and the records of
other cities show that they can entirely
break up their habits.
The secondhand store. which is run Ia
connection with the home, is having great
success. The sales Saturday night actu-
ally amounted to $2l, and the articles
were sold for practically nothing. Some
of them were given away to deserving
poor. AS the capital increases, the num-
Der that can be helped will increase, and
before many months the home will be
the occupant of large building. and an
ASYLUM for all the weak-natured.
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The Presbyterian District Ministers
union will meet in the First Presbyterian
church today at $50 o'clock for the pur-
pose of putting on foot several impor-
tant movements in the interest of the de-
nomination in the state.
For several months the ministers have
been working quietly toward an impor-
tant end, and now their efforts are about
to come to a head. AS Is known, the Rev.
Dr. w. e. McIlwain, president of the
Synodical college at Admission, has been
preaching at the local churches every
Sunday for a long time. His sermons
have been interesting and devotional, and
at all times he has held up the impor
lance of denominational education in the
south. His argument, supported by fig
ures. is to the effect that the majority of
leaders in religion and business graduate
from the smaller instead of the larger
institutions
Now that he has made the round of
all the churches in the district and has
aroused a Presbyterian pride in the work
going on under his hand, great things
are expected.
At the meeting this morning plans will
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
GRADE CROSSINGS
AGAIN TO THE FORE
Council Committee is About to
Get Busy
OUTLINE OF THE PLANS
Railroads Have Shown Disposition to
Meet City Half Way, But De-
tails Must Be Worked Out
Slowly.

Perhaps the liveliest issue in city
council circles for the next few meet
ings will be that brought up by Alder
man ONeill at the last meeting. calling
for an investigation of the grade cross
ings evils of the city and looking toward
remedies.
The railway committee to which the
matter was referred will probably be
called together Wednesday or Thursday
of this week in order to get an early start
and be ready with a full report at the
next meeting. Chairman Parker stated
yesterday that he would Immediately
fin out what can be done.
The railroads will not have to be forced
into anything as, according to the state
ments which they have made on several
occasions, they are ready to go into the
question Immediately. The Birmingham
Railway, Light and Power company,
which has plans already drawn, has al
most completed arrangements with the
Southern for viaduct at the Twentieth
street crossings If the city gets in be-
hind the project 1t can most likely De
puS0eu tHTOuBH.
The Twentieth street question Is the
hardest to solve, but the committee VIII
investigate every detail AS has already
been announced, the railroads which Will
use the new terminal station are consid-
ering the ACCESSIBILITY of constructing
viaduct across the tracks at Twenty-third
street or one of the eastern streets Tor
the convenience of the south side resi-
dents. The council will probably bring
all these matters to a head.
Lae of the newest rumors, that is well
grounded is to the effect that the Frisco
ia considering a viaduct to cross Its tracks
on Ninth avenue, north, at point be-
tween Twenty-first and Twenty-fourth
streets. 1t would extend from Eighth
avenue to Eleventh
According to the rumor, plans are now
being drawn up and will be made public
before very long. This would be a great
convenience for the north side residents,
giving them a safe driveway and saving
the waiting caused by street blockades.
1t would also give the railroad more lib
erty in its yards.
Mayor Ward thinks the question one of
great Importance, but believes it will
nave to be worked out slowly.
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GAMBLING DENS ARE
NOW ALL DESERTED
Not an Arrest Made Since April
Fools Day
OFFICERS ARE STILL ALERT
Special Men Detailed to Look After
Gamblers Now Patrol Residence
Sections to Break Up Petty
Thievery.
OFFICERS ARE STILL ALERT

The gamblers are gone. over the hills
and far away they may be rafting the
bones, but it is with dull sound and a
sickening spirit, for they are not in Bir-
mingham.
On April FOOLS day they played their
last game and skipped the country. Not
an arrest has been made since that time
for gaming of any sort, and only the
sun knows whether he Is shining down
on gamblers or not. More likely they
are hid away further than suns rays
could find them
1t was amusing to follow Policemen
Street, Parker, Smith and Nation around
on their tours of investigation during the
closing days of March. Up long steps they
would climb, peer over open transoms
and find-nothing.
Perhaps there was a carpet on the
floor. but never a sign of a table. The
green cloths of wide repute could not
be found. over two Of the hotels the
proprietors of the gambling dens had
even moved their safes away.
Not even a negro porter stood about,
an. the buzz alarm would not ring, so
slack had been the attention.
1t was a sad sight. 1t seemed as If
death were near, and perhaps in the next
room spirits were lowering around dead
body.
The bare walls and echoing corridors
resembled the trappngs Of woe, for. in
fact. there was deceased spirit present,
a d he pervaded the whole atmosphere.
However, King Chance has often been
buried deeper than this and come to life
again. Time may bring youngster,
stronger and more enticing to fill his
shoes.
For the present the policemen are re-
joicing In their radiance. The special
men who were detailed to the gamblers
have been placed back among the blue
coats and now act as residence scouts.
Their duty Is to look after the parts not
patrolled by regular policemen, and they
are making an effort to put down some
of the petty thevery that has been going
on. But, before going out, they always
make a round of the gambling dens and
find them barren as Sahara.
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be formulated for great mass meet
ing to be held in the First church at an
early date, when all the congregations of
the denomination will meet together and
consider education in Alabama. DR.. Nc
Twain will address the gathering, and in
his graphic manner describe just what
is at Admission and what is needed.
The Presbyterians have commenced the
erection of a great institution. The GEN.
trail building is the only one now stand
ing on the beautiful site, and it is crowd
ed with pupils. During this past year the
work accomplished has been marvellous,
and is a great prophecy of the years to
come.
At the meeting today the ministers will
also begin preparations for the meeting
of the general assembly to be held here
in May. This is the highest court of
the church and is made up of some of
the greatest dignitaries.
Before 1t will come matters of wide
Importance. such as the articles of fed
Grafton and the deliberations will be
watched both north and south. Commit
tees for securing homes and arrange
ments will probably be appointed today
and other questions will be settled
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
RumoT Says Shirley Bragg VIII
Make Strong Adverse Re-
port TO the Governor
WHEN HERE RECENTLY He
CALLED IT death TRAP
City Inspector Says Plumbing In Build
ing Is Insanitary to Last Degree.
Prisoners Are Too
Crowded.

A rumor comes from Montgomery, and
1t is believed on good authority here,
that State Prison Inspector Bragg has
filed condemnation papers with Governor
Conner against the Jefferson county jail.
1t is known that Dr. Bragg came to
Birmingham on a hurry trip several
weeks ago when he was least expected,
and made thorough investigation of the
bastile 1t was undoubtedly for some
special purpose. He went over every de-
tail, Investigated the plumbing, heating
and all other facilities.
The inspector would make no statement
while here relative to his purpose or
the result of his trip, except to state that
the Jail is a death trap" He COM
mended the manner in which Colonel Hig-
don is keeping the interior, under the
circumstances.
| DIR. Bragg is man of action, and II
he has condemned the Jail he will proba-
| bly, push the matter to a rapid conclusion.
1t has not yet come to the official notice
of the governor. Exactly the plan that
may be pursued is not known, but the
next few weeks will unearth some new
developments.
The county board of revenue has been
considering the matter for some time,
but has not yet come to a conclusion as
to the best thing to be done. Saturday
they sent City Inspector Eckerle to In
vestigate the plumbing, and he made an
urgent report He stated that he did not
believe such conditions could have posi-
bly, existed and that the Jail is unsani-
tary to the last degree. New fittings will
be Immediately installed under the city
inspectors direction, but that will not
reduce the need for more space.
1t has been suggested by court house Of
ficials that the new courts should reduce
the number of prisoners. but as there are
no more criminal judges now than ever,
this could hardly be the case There are
very few civil prisoners locked up in the
Jail.
According to the wardens, the old jail
in the front is one of the most danger
Gus buildings in the CITY, The interior is
fitted up in wood that is old and dry, SO
that the prisoners who are locked UP on
the second story, under the kitchen, are
in constant danger of DEATH If fire
should break out, there would be no way
of rescuing them.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
Mrs. Leslie-carter In "Du Barry"

The most notable theatrical event of the
season will be the appearance of Mrs.
Leslie-Carter at the Jefferson theatre
Thursday night, April IL, in her great
est success, "Du Barry" by David Be
lasco. Mrs. Lesle-Carter appeared in
"Du Barry In New York for nearly two
years, and in it achieved her most bril-
liant success. The seat sale opens at 9
o clock tomorrow morning.
The part played by Mrs. Leslie-C Carter
is that of the milliner girl, jeanette Vau-
bernier a fascinating, beautiful young
woman of lowly parentage, who attracts
the attention of King Louis XIV. of
France, just at a time when he has
wearied of the. artifciality of the ladies of
his court.
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DEAN PENNIMAN HERE.
VIII Speak to Students at Birmingham
College This Morning.

Local alumni of the University of Penn
sylvania will be glad to hear of the ar
rival of DR.. Perriman, dean of the uni
versity, in the city last night at 10 o'clock.
He is making his regular spring tour in
the interest of the institution, and will
be in the city for about two days.
This morning he will deliver an address
to the students of the Birmingham col
lege, where he will be escorted by Mr..
Munger. During his stay here talks will
also be made at the High school and How
ard college.
He will be at the Hotel Hillman, where
he will be entertained by the local alumni
of his university. He is man of pleas
ing personality. and has many friends In
thA city.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
GEORGIA MinstreIs.

In order to appreciate the Importance of
the claims of the managers of Richards &
Pringle's Famous Georgia Minstrels, that
they have the largest and best equipped
minstrel show ever given by negro talent,
visit to the Jefferson theatre this aft
ernoon and tonight will convince the most
critical judges that they have eclipsed
all former seasons in the way of novel;
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-04-08
THE WEATHER

Washington April 7-Forecast: Ala
bama and ssissippi-Occasional show
ers Monday and Tuesday; fresh, variable
winds.
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CONGREGATION ELECTS OFFICERS
Oliver Chalfoux Chairman of ST..
Paul's Parish.

The congregation of st. Paul's Catholic
church. at its annual meeting held in st.
Paurs hall yesterday just after high
mass, elected the following officers for
the ensuing twelve months:
Chairman-Oliver Chalifoux.
Secretary-Willlam Fox.
Treasurer-The Rev. James e. Coyle.
Chairman OF Ushers-M. e. Linnehan.
T'rustees-R. n. Wheeler, James j..
Smith, John G. Housman, John j. Gill
more. Allen j. Krebs, Thomas w.
OByrne, John ]. Platten, William j. Var
ley, John w. ONelll, Daniel j. O'Connel
and j. Cary Thompson
sSterling A. Wood, the retiring chair
man of the congregation, presided over
the meeting.
Today is the feast of the Annunciation.
and while 1t Is not In the United States
a day of obligation, the pastor urged
all the faithful who could do SO to attend
mass.
Tomorrow high mass of requiem will
be celebrated in memory Of Miss Mary
A. Catalan.