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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
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"The Great Divide ]"

At last theatre-goers of Birmingham are to see "The Great Divide,' unquestion- ably the most strikingly original dramatic success an American playwright has yet achieved. This will doubtless prove to be welcome news to all lovers of good drama. The management of the Jefferson theatre is to be congratulated upon securing this attraction. The play will be presented here under the direction of Manager Henry Miller on the night before Christ mas, Tuesday, December 24
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
ONE BODY REMAINS IN ILL HATED MINE Removal of Dead Mules Proves
 Serious Task MINE NOT BADLY DAMAGED Large Amount of Debris, However, Will Have To Be Removed-offi-
 cial Inspection Will Be
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MINE NOT BADLY DAMAGED

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% TRUST HEARING.
all Firms Were Bought out New York City.

December 1S.-That one job
 Inflated with the American To-
 any does a business of $13, OOO,-
 in New York city and Yonkers ht out today in the hearing of ment's action against the com- .e United States Commissioners .dolph D. Bendeim, president etropolitan Tobacco company,
 with reference to this concern. per cent of the jopbing business ork city was controlled by the an, Mr.. Bendeim continued. It 1t 20 smaller jobbing concerns, whom were required to sign an t not to re-enter the tobacco within a specified time. M. R. ,sident of the Amsterdam Supply organized to purchase supplies American Tobacco company and y companies, said the supply recently earned enough to de- stock dividend of 60 per cent. K was owned chiefly by the cor s purchasing through the supply 7, he added.
 was taken until the ak in January, the exact date to ed later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 Edward Newton Mamill of Birmingham to Miss Ice Jewell Roddy.
 P. W. Smith of Pratt City to Miss Mar gie Mitchell.
 James w. Burgin of Brighton to Mrs. Hattie c. Stewart.
 John w. Smith of East Lake to Miss Louise Walters.
 Carl w. King of East Birmingham to Miss Mamie Hill.
 H. A. Griffith of Ensley to Miss Mabel Pfeil.
 H. G. Brabston of Birmingham to Miss Ruth Sanford.
 E, J. Norris of Birmingham to Miss Dessie Dicheroon. J. G. Wyatt of Birmingham to Miss Mary Francis Wilson.
 Harrison Walker of Republic to Miss Edna Franklin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
At the Majestic.

Marion and Pearl, comedy gymnasts, are proving popular pair at the Majestic this week, where their entertaining act is receiving hearty applause from the Christ mas crowds which fill the cozy theatre in the heart of the shopping district. The team mixes a clever dialogue with their acrobatic work, and is pronounced one of the best in the country. Cora tfe wonderful trained fox terrier, makes peo- pie marvel and laugh at the same time. Performances at the Majestic are given twice daily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
IT IS AWFUL.

Is the way one of our competitors ex- pressed himself to a customer, speaking of the low prices at which we are selling high grade pianos, and the easy way you can pay for a piano at our store. Don't delay, come and select a piano and have it for Christmas. It is the most useful and appropriate present you can buy, and one that all will enjoy. We can and will save you $75 to s100 on a piano now, for we need the money and you ought to have a piano, and that piano should come from the E. F. Forbes Piano company.
 Memoli's band will play in front of our store Thursday 5:30 to S:30 p. m. You are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
At the Bilou.

There is one scene in "Bedford's Hope.' at the Biiou theatre this week, which Is well worth seeing. Nothing, quite so good has ever before been seen in Birmingham. The stage is set to represent a changing panorama in the Bad Lands through
 which 6O-horse power automobile and d train race at top speed. Six sets of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19

Alex R. Chisolln concluded his testi- sims case yesterday rding was also again. MT. Hard shortly after the onvened and re- lment. He may pos ain this morning.
 till has several wit including Bank Ex- Is also said that a will be placed upon Il testify that Sims sral times day over ie case has been on half and from pres is impossible to tell the jury.
 yesterday afternoon with objection and As Judge Hundley ntlemen, you have or ng society again." and cease.
 as again questioned as the bank system and as before the grand jury minary examination of nre of his cross exam defining of the differ and money" as un- bank. Attorney Weath to make MT. Harding ghat manner of funds 1hisolm had misappro- led to this definition. piled that he only knew was' short $1O0,000 In might include currency, coins, bank notes, clear tihcates and other cir m. In further explana- ped that bank notes are Ter and are not allowed the reserve fund. Not legal tender it is not ion of this point MT. ,d a banknote from his hibiting 1t to MT. Wealth ow, if I owed you $10 xe you take that" Yes, piled Mir weatherly, and had to come off It's dig in the roar of laughter l.
 was also questioned as to ce with Sims and as to Id ever had any dealings witness sti,tea that he had alt in futures himself at he had not done so since urther that on various oc- ms had solicited him for Id asked him to trade with he represented
 kept on the stand all of session and part of the orney Weatherly ques- osely as to all his trans ich he used the banks to Atlantic City on his conversations with District Attorney Street Id Chisolm in the endeavor Sims had continued to about the market quota lfter he had discontinued with him.
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whirlins> scenery operated by electric motors are used to lend realism to this scene, and it invariably creates great en- thusiasm. The company as a whole is quite capable and the play story of the west, is very well presented. There will be matinee this afternoon and the usual performance tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
School Tax Measure pefeated.

Athens, December 1S.-(Special.) .)-An lection was held in this county Monday or the purpose of voting for an addi- ional tax for school purposes. but the act that Limestone had recently voted a neavy bond issue for bikes deterred .t the people from adding further to their bur den of taxes and the measure was de- feated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
Lawson Visits Roosevelt.

Washington, December 1S.-President Roosevelt's earliest caller today was Thomas w. Lawson of Boston. On leav- ing the ', nite House Mr. Lawson said that he did not care to discuss the object of his visit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
LAWYERS WRANGLE IN TRIAL OF SIMS ChiSeIm Finishes and Harding
 Goes on Stand CASH AND MONEY DEFINED Bank Examiner Cooper and Telephone Girl Are Among Witnesses Yet
 To Be Called By the
 Government.
CASH AND MONEY DEFINED

Alex R. chisoiin concluded his testl-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
CHRISTMAS EYEGLASSES

Nothing more appropriate or would be more appreciated than pair of those dressy Eye-Glasses. Eyes tested after Christmas. Jas. H. Finder Manufacturing and Scientific Optician, 306 N. 18th street, Bell phone 56S
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-19
SEABOARD, Popular Allan ta Line. leave Rirminrham {, .n0

ta Line, leave Birmingham 600 a. m. and 4:15 p. m. Complete Pullman and Dining Car, also Parlor Broiler Service Atlanta, Richmond, Washington, Balti- more, Philadelphia, and New York and all points East. The Smooth Way and on time line. Holiday tickets on sale Decem- ber 20..
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-25
What Kings Eat

To be king is to indulge to an I'M
limited extent in the best of everything
particularly eatables-sO runs the pop
ular impression. But it is largely erro-
neous Truth once again proves to be
stranger than fiction for some kings,
like certain well-known multimillion-
aires, are among the most frugal of
eaters.
Queen Alexandria's beautiful COM
pleXion has been attributed to her SIM
pie and careful diet, and she has YER
liable fad for stewed fruit of many
varieties. She has great liking for
fritters, but her favorite breakfast dish
is raisins cooked with apple sauce.
The prince of Wales shares his moth
er's fondness for plain dishes, with a
prediction for the French cuisine as
compared with the English, whilst oy-
sters constitute the favOrite food in the
household of his royal highness. The
three eldest of the little princes take
lunch with their parents, but the others
dine with their tutors and gOvernesses.
Before retiring, the little princes take
no elaborate meal, but perhaps a few
daintily cut sandwiches or a little game.
1t was the king himself, however,
who wisely set the example Of short
and simple meals. and he has recently
expressed the opinion that the dinner
should be served at $50 or Z pm, and
not exceed one hour in length.
In this connection, the meal hours
obtaining in the prince of Wales
household are interesting. Breakfast is
taken at $50 am, lunch at pm, tea
at pm. and dinner at $3.50 pm. At
ter a visit to theater, however their
supper.
Everyone knows that at Christmas
our royal circle enjoy hearty dinner
Of the old-fashioned sort. From time
immemorial certain dishes have always
appeared on the royal table at this
festival, and one of these is roast swan.
This regal bird is generally kept for
purely ornamental purposes. yet its rich
brown flesh is so tender and sweet as
to hold a high place IN the favor of
gOurmetS.
A delicacy which both the king and
prince of Wales like better, however,
is caviare, and when plovers' eggs are
to be had they are always keenly rel
ished by his majesty.
Queen Wilhelmina has Partially
for all kinds Of milk buildings, and, in
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-25
THE MARCH McCLURE'S.

In the March number of McClure's
the Christian Science Serial easily
holds first place. 1t deals in detail with
the Quimby controversy that has waged
for twenty-five years between Chris
tan Scientists. and the followers of
the New Thought movement-alsO
called Mental Healers A mass of doc
evidence of the arguments of
both sides is presented in the shape of
facsimile letters, aff1davits and the like
The Inaugural ton of Lincoln, the cpl
deinie Ncompromise that infected
the country and the breaking out of
the civil war are dramatically de-
scribed in the Carl Schurz Reminis-
censes. Waldemar Kaempffert tells
What We Know About Mars" in a
lucid article that describes the mar
wells without recourse to the technical
verbiage of science. 1.-The Diary of an
Amateur Waitress" by Maud Younger.
gives us the workers point of view on
an industrial problem.
The fiction of this March McClure's
is especially fine. with eight strong
stories. Villa Sibert Gather. in a ro-
mantle story, The Namesake," tells
of the conception and growth of an ar
lists inspiration for his masterpiece
Grace King. in THE Clodhopper," gives
us a pathetic picture of a plantation
hand who finds refuge after stormy
life, in the accustomed field toll of her
youth. ''Somepin Nice for Celia" by
Mrs. Wilson Woodrow, is another of
her amusing Zenith comedies. Rex
Beach takes us again to the humorous
ing of Kansas How Chicago's
teamster strike affected the homes is
dramatically told in over Monohan's."
by Clara E. Laughlin. "A Suspended
Sentence by c. T. Revere, is the
story of a cowboys devotion that came
to the surface only when the man, who
had once saved him, attacks lin
with murderous intent. A delightful
young business man of 10 is Jim
mie," the hero of John McGraw, Jr.'s
story How Jimmy Made Good" In
The Love Story of Cad" M. Gauss
capitally satirizes a New York type.
To a Served IDEAL" by Louise Imogen
Quincy. Rose Dolores by Isabel Ec-
clestone Mackay and 1.-THE Self" by
Cora Linn Daniels, are distinctive and
thoughtful verse.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-25

not inspire us with confidence In the
of congress.
The secretary of the treasury repoFp
ed last year that the expenditures FOR
1905 increased over those Of 1905 $1o,-
ono 600. but as he was able to show a
,evenue increase of $65.000,00O in the
same period, congress took heart ana
went on spending The total eVxpen-
d;tures for the fiscal year ending June
20 1906. were $736,171,5S2. Congress
arnropriated more than that, but some
of if was on continuing contracts on
which the full amount authorized was
not extended For the year 1917, LOT
which congress is now making appro-
nr;ations. the receipts were estimated
ar ss13. 100000 and the expenditures at
s755 100000. 1t would appear that
unless congress does something quite
mysterious in the next few days, the
two wears will cost the country not
50 600 900 .OOO, but about $1,6OO,O0o ,ooo.
II would be interesting to know on
what information Chairman TaWney
bases his statement that unless some
thing is done the appropriations OF the
nrosen+ congress will exceed $2,OO0,-
900 900
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-25
THE JAPANESE SETTLEMENT.

The only ones who do not emerge
with satisfaction to themselves are the
Japanese. 1t is true they win their con-
tention for the admission of Japanese
children to the schools of San Fran
cisco, but it is victory won at the
price of exclusion for the thousand or
more Japanese laborers who are COM
ing in every month by way of Hawaii.
Following this may come a treaty by
which both countries, without giving
up their ancient friendship, agree to
exclude each others laborers. nat is
a matter yet to be settled.
The notable thing is that the presi-
dent has been able, as usual, to win his
point He has SO arranged matters
that there is now no discrimination
against the Japanese to which they
may reasonably object. San Francis
cos school regulations are now direct
ed against all "of alien BIRTH The
which gives the president ample au-
thority to shut out undesirable immi-
grafton coming in by way of outlying
and insular possessions, was worded
through the consummate statecraft of
Secretary Root in such a way that it
traverses no treaty rights and makes
no invidious distinctions between
friendly nations. At the same time the
president now has mower TO deal sum-
marily with similar problems that may
at any time arise through our pos
session of the Philippines, Porto Rico
and the canal zone. as we'll as our
prospective possession of Cuba. He
can protect the interests of high grade
American labor on this continent with
out, at the same TIME, interfering with
the supply of cheap labor needed in
the islands.
1t looks like a wise and statesman
like solution of the whole problem.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-25
DRUNKEN MAN ATTACKS WOMAN
Is Fooled by Bravery of Two Church
goers Who resist Him,

kELSO, Wash, Feb. 25.-Mrs. Bird
Carothers and Mrs. Reynolds were held
up in the railroad cut just north of the
Metcalf company's shingle mill by a
drunken man and were rather roughly
handled, but escaped without any fur
Their injury, because of their courage.
They live at Rocky Point, about two
miles up the track, and were on their
way to church in town by way of the
track, accompanied by Mrs. Reynolds
little girl. When they entered the cut
they met the drunken man, whom they
passed. The man turned and followed
them.
He soon overlook them and seized
Mrs. Carothers by the shoulder. Mrs.
Reynolds scourageously attacked him.
He then released Mrs. Carothers and
turned on Mrs. Reynolds. Mrs. Caro-
theirs in turn came to her help.
Meanwhile the little girl had run on
ahead to the Metcalf mill and informed
the men there of what was taking place.
They fastened up the track, but when
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-25
PUBLICITY OF CRIME.

Following the general comment an
tagonistic to the Graves bill propos-
ing the gagging of the press reports
relating to criminal matters the Ore
CONAN has this able editorial crltl-
cism of an article on publication OF
crimes in The outlook:
Most of us hug to our bosoms
great many prejudices and TRADITIONAL
beliefs that We know are without foun-
dation. Oftentimes the emptler they
are the more fondly we cherish them.
A writer in The outlook for February
2 seems particularly fond OF the super
stition that the daily newspapers give
lessons in crime to use his own words
He adds that the best papers are as
bad as the worst in this respect. There
is so little foundation for his opinion
that the writer ought to be ashamed OF
It: but he is not, unless the withhold
ing of his name is sign OF shame.
Like most critics who read the
newspapers to find reason for thinking
themselves morally superior to the rest
of mankind, the writer in The outlook
exaggerates the space which decent
publications give to the particulars OF
crime. Events of narrowing or
shocking character are not made prom
inent unless there is good reason for
it. When they are of national interest
the papers must treat them adequate
ly In other cases they are passed
over with brief mention
His main point is that by giving the
details of crimes the newspapers teach
how to commit them. This is perhaps
true in some cases; but it is much
more important truth that, while one
person may learn how to commit crOme
thousands learn how to escape Or pre-
vent it. He cites the details of cash.
ier's embeZZlement which went on for
years undetected. The papers de-
scribed exactly how it was done, and
the writer believes that the description
will teach other cashiers how to do the
same thing. Maybe it will; but bank
officers will learn from the same source
how to prevent them from doing it.
people still buy gold bricks and
send their money to all sorts of frauds
and takers; but they do less of it than
they did years ago This is a desira-
BILE advance in civilization, and it has
been brought about by the publication
in the newspapers of the details of the
schemes The exposure of gold brick
game certainly teaches how to work it;
against it. 1t may be doubted wheth-
err anybody ever actually planned
crime from newspaper accounts; but 1t
is certain that innumerable crimes and
swindles have been prevented by
them"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-25
WESTON HAS NO COAL.
Citizens Of NormaivilIe Contemplate
Following Adams Example.

Weston is still without COAL For
weeks and weeks the town was over
looked like white chip by coal Oper-
ators, but at last carload got through
and was dropped off on the Weston
siding. Then came the washouts on
Obth ends of the Walla Walla-Pen-
dleton branch with work train
stranded in the center. The water
tank at Athena could be depended on,
but there was no fuel in sight for the
engine-in Athena, at least. The en-
CINE was run to Weston, and dropped
on the siding, hooked on to the Weston
car of coal and brought it over here
where it was confiscated for railroad
use. Weston could play Adams tactics
in the fuel matter.-Athena Press.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-25

Yes, you are beautiful" spoke up
a collar of Persian lamb, "but l have
often heard the salesman say that l
am one of the best wearing furs in
existence"
You come from Persia. don't yoa<'
asked the other curiously.
NO." said the Persian lamb collar,
it's gold buttons twinkling, II came
from southern Russia l was a lamb
just about the size Of the American
lamb, if you have ever seen that ami
NAL
scarf, fox boa, the bear stole, the
raccoon neckpiece, and many other fur
pieces, all natives of America, and each
and every one declaring that he had
seen a lamb and admired it greatly.
beautiful cloak of baby lamb then
spoke up and said that it also was from
southern Russia, but that it had never
seen the light of day there; for baby
lamb, or broad-tail. as it is called. is
the skin of the unborn lamb. This
DdDy ldulO ClOdh loohcu line iiSu iioAi Z
silk and was very costly.
81, too, come from Russia said a
rich sable marked $500. II am con-
sidered the most expensive of all furs. ''
"You certainly are the handsomest,'
breathed a modest little scarf of black
marten.
"Oh don't mind that replied the sa-
BILE consolingly. Remember the many
thousands you give happiness and COM
fort to who could never afford to buy
me-
"Oh, Pm satisfied said the black
marten, cheerfully I'D hundred
times rather be what l am than what
was before l came here
What was that" all the furs asked
curionsly
"A skunk. Oh, you needn't be
startled" as all the furs jumped and
looked dOubtfully at the black marten.
preparations used in tanning my skin
have completely banished anything un-
pleasant. Only my name has had to
be changed in Difference to the imagin-
alton of customers"
The ermine opened it's mouth to say
something, but just then the door
opened, daylight streamed in, and the
night. with it's mutual revelations, was
over
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-02-25

deed, for anything made with cream.
Chocolate is another favorite of hers,
and she keeps special. chef to pre-
pare good wholesome chocolate dishes
for her household.
The queen of Portugal, who has long
been a sufferer from nervous exhaus-
ton, lives to a great extent on hot
bread; whilst her consort is constantly
put to the necessity of dieting" him.
self in order to reduce the too, too
solid flesh" which is the bugbear of
his life. He inherits this from his
only one meal every "a hours; but that,
it has been playfully said lasted all day.
for he was an enormous eater.
King Charles of Rumania has recent
ly been under a rigorous milk diet, but
the royal fashion of dieting has no
more earnest devOtee than the Emper-
or Francis Joseph, who originated it.
and who has been rightly called the
most abstemious of monarchs.''
The sultan of Turkey takes all his
tanning royalties or ambassadors. His
food consists principally of vegetables,
which are brought to the royal table in
sealed silver saucepans. The precau-
ton of sealing all foods beforehand is
extended to the sultan's favorite bever-
age-namely, water, which is sent to
the palace in sealed barrels. strictly
guarded The sultan eats very spar
ingly, and only on rare occasions
touches meat.
Such is not the kaiser's custom, how
ever, for one of his favorite dishes is
German beefsteak with mashed pOta-
toes The usual menu at the impe-
rial table consists of soup. fish, meat,
vegetables and cheese, washed down
with wine, either from the Rhine or
the Moselle, which is always served in
unlabeled and open bOttles.-Pearson' S
Weekley.