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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
Turkish Parliament in Session.

CONSTANTINOPLE. December 10
The chamber of deputies met today and
went into committee for the purpose of
examining the mandates of the deputies.
Ali Haida Bey, son of Midhat Pasha,
author Of the constitution, has been APP
pointed senator. Said Pasha, eX-grand
vizier. has been elected president of the
senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
War Department Agent Sails.


PARIS, December 19-The isthmian
canal commission having finished its
work. Leroy Park. the American agent
~ the War Department. who has been
IookiuS into the matter here. sailed to-
day OH the steamer La Touraine from
,'herbcurs. He carries many documents
10 Washington
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Inquiry Into Woman's Mentality.

SAN FRANCISCO. December 19.-In-
quiry into the mental condition of Mrs
Ada Mccormick, who on her arrest for
stabbing her husband some days ago was
discovered to be the missing daughter Of
j. M. Long the wealthy manufacturer
of this city, was begun yesterday, formal
complaint having been. made by her
father. The hearing will continue today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20

Westinghouse Marriage Postponed.
Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON, December 19.-Because of the
illness of George Westinghouse, jr.. his
marriage to Miss Violet Brocklebank has
been postponed to January 8, 1909.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
Paper Mill Burned.

BALLSpON, y. V. December l9.-The
mill of the Baliston Paper Company was
destroyed by fire tonight, causing loss
OF SlO0U0
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DIED.

CLEMENTS. Suddenly. Saturday. Decemhsr
10, 1905. nj 30 pm, BARBARA G.,
widow NJ the late Samuel b. Clementa "a
her residence. els street northwest
Notice VI funeral hereafter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
ROBINSON GOES TO
 SERVE SENTENCE
Supreme Court Affirms Verdict and He Will Serve Five Years In South
 Alabama.

H. S. Robinson, convicted of the mur- der of Policeman W. J. Thompson, left the county jail yesterday for the saw mill of the Hand Lumber company at Bay Minette, between Birmingham and Mobile, to serve the five-year sentence inflicted by the court.
 The departure of Robinson is regretted by those employed about the county jail. He has been a prisoner of most worthy conduct and since his Imprisonment has never committed an act that was not honorable and straightforward He had been in the county jail for nearly two years, awaiting a decision of the supreme court in his case. and when he heard the news that the decision of the lower court had been affirmed he simply re- marked, T hope the Lord will forgive those who swore away my liberty
 When he left yesterday he was almost on the verge of bursting into tears and when he went to tell Day Warden New man goodbye he could not speak He simply shook hands and went away with the officer. who had come for him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
TALK TO CLUB ON
 HORTICULTURE
MEETINGS OF STATE AssOCIA- TON AND COMMERCIAL CLUB WILL BE MERGED THIS AFTER NooN-sMALL INDUSTRIES.


 A great many matters of interest will come before the regular monthly meet ing of the Commercial club this after noon, the subject of small industries being a particularly interesting one. A feature of the meeting will also be the delivering of addresses by several members of the Alabama State Horticultural society, who are in annual meeting here.
 These addresses will be on the subject of History of Horticulture in Alabama D by Dr. P. J. Berckmans of Augusta, Ga.; Results and Significance of the Plant Disease Survey in Alabama" by Dr. E. M Wilcox of Auburn; "Forestry,' by the Hon. J. B. Powell of Montgomery; ''Boll Weevil," by Dr. w. E. Hinds of Au- burn.
 These matters are of particular interest, and it is expected there will be large attendance. The meeting of the club and the afternoon session of the horticultur- ists will be merged.
 The Commercial club has been especially active during the past month. Many mat ters have been taken up especially along the line of establishment of small indus tries. Quite a number of propositions have been taken up and will be submitted at the meeting this afternoon. There will also be reports by several committees, and these reports will be very good, the committees having been vigorously at work during the month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
NEGRO ATTEMPTS
 TO FORGE BOND
SIGNS NAMES TO DOCUMENT TO GET FRIEND OUT OF JAlL-THE FORGER ALSO BORROWED COAT AND HAT.

Monroe Bibb and Arthur Leon, two ne- groes, were arrested yesterday afternoon and locked up in the county jail on d charge of forgery. The negroes were caught at a high-handed scheme
 Leon was released from the county jail only a few days ago and yesterday he appeared at the jail and applied for a blank bond for J. H. Watkins The negro took the blank and went out to get the Watkins might be released. He came back with the names of c. J. Smith, Joe Smith and Jake Fies signed to the bond The forgery was detected and when Leon was asked about it he said that Bibb had forged the names and offered him s5 to go and get Watkins out.
 Accordingly one of the deputy sheriffs out and this done he placed both under arrest and locked them up on charges of forgery.
 When Leon was placed behind the bars an additional charge was docketed against him. Last week, when he went out for trial, Leon borrowed the coat and hat of one of the prisoners in the off with coat, hat and alL The owner of the apparel swore out a warrant for him and accordingly he has a charge of petty larceny against him besides the one for forgery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
INVITE MINING
 ENGINEERS HERE
AMERICAN INSTITUTE IS URGED TO COME TO BIRMINGHAM THIS YEAR, WHERE A HEARTY VEL COME WILL BE ACCORDED.

An invitation has been extended to the American Institute of Mining Engineers requestiong them to hold their annual meeting in Birmingham this year. Ii is very probable that this convention will be held here, as this is the second re- quest. Birmingham is looked upon with favorable eyes by the members of this organization as a suitable place to meet on account of mineral resources here.
 This invitation was sent yesterday to R. w. Raymond, secretary of the insti- tute by Secretary J. B. Babb of the also been very much interested in secur- ing this convention.
 The invitation sent yesterday was as follows
 "On behalf of the citizens of Birming- ham, and particularly the Commercial club, representative of the business ac- tivities of the city, we extend to your association our heartiest invitation to hold your next convention here. Resolutions inviting you to the city were adopted some months ago, in fact prior to the Joplin meeting
 We assure you that the city will feel honored to have your association as it's guests. Our various industries will open their doors to you, and we feel sure that we can guarantee that your visit to Bir- mingham will be a pleasant, profitable and memorable occasion."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
BODEKER FEARS
 RESULT IF CHANCE Thinks Residence Sections Will Be Left Unprotected TWELVE HOURS TOO LONG Men Will Be Tempted To Spend Too Much Time Loafine Around the
 Police Court To Give
 Testimony.
TWELVE HOURS TOO LONG

Knowing as I do, the spirit in which the City Council passed the resolution requesting the commission to cut down the police force," said Chief of Police Bodeker yesterday, q know that tn ey can appreciate the point of vlew of the officer in charge. They have taken tn is action with the best interests of the city at heart, as the need for cutting down the city's expenses is uppermost.
 Still, I cannot see how the force can do half the good it is doing now. give the residence section any protec- tion at all, and keep the men down to duty.
 If we adopt the 12-hour shift, by orders of the commission, we will be putting on a man more hard tiresome work than he can perform and keep actively alert for violations of the law. Then too, he will have to be given time off for breakfast and dinner.
 If he has case in the police court, he will have to leave his beat un- guarded, and wait his turn in police court probably several hours. No matter how good the personnel of the force, some will make it a point to have at least one case a day, wheth CT the arrest be trivial or not, just in or der to lounge around the police court.
 Instead of being able to keep half the force on duty as some think, we would require several to look after gambling and blind tigers, and two on each shift for the call office and patrol wagon, and bicycle scouts, so that the number of men on the beats during tn ( hours of the afternoon and evening when they are most needed would be 3 great deal smaller than it is now. If the commission should decide thai 12 hours are too much for mans en- durance, and the eight-hour shift is retained, less than 15 men to the shift would result. I do not see how thc residence scouts whom I have placed on bicycles to protect the homes of the city could be maintained, and at tn { same time, the business beats be pa trolied as they should.
 There are many arguments botli ways, but believe the action contem- plated for April will handicap the force very greatly"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
SONS INVITED
 HERE TO REUNION
Custom In Former Years Has Been For Organizations To Meet In the
 Same City.

A letter of invitation was sent yester- day to Gen. J. w. Apperson, commander general Sons of Veterans, C. S. A., at Memphis Tenn, inviting the Sons, of Veterans to hold their annual meeting in Birmingham at the same time the Con federate reunion is in progress. The in- vitation was sent by the Confederate re- union executive committee. The sending of this invitation was really more of matter of form than anything else, it being the usual thing for the Sons of Veterans to meet during the annual re- union of their fathers. There are several swell the number of visitors greatly dur ing the reunion.
 The following is the invitation: Gen. J. ". Apperson, Commander Gen. eral Sons of Veterans. c. s. A., Mem phis, Tenn
 Dear Sir-Speaking of the united sen- timent of Birmingham we extend the Sons of Veterans an invitation to hold the annual convention here at the same time Veterans, June g, 10, Il.
 '.As Birmingham honors the sires it honors the sons, and our city extends to you its warmest greetings and the as- surance of heartiest welcome. Yours very truly,
 "J. M. WILZIN, Chairman,
 U. L. YANCEY,
 "R. M. GOODALL,
 "W. D. NESBITT,
 JOHN W. SHELBY,
 U. B. BABE, Secretary,
 Executive Committed"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
VALENTINES COME WITH
 THEIR MESSAGES OF LOVE

In celebration of the good St. Valen- tinus, Christian martyr who was de- capitated in 270 A. D.. during the Claudian prosecutions. the entire civil ized world. the pagans, and, if super stition. is correct. even the birds are making merry today
 The custom of sending valentines" ]" doye messages either in prose or rhyme, adored with eithe CT beautiful or grotesque illustrations) is very old one, some dating 1t back to the Roman Lupercalia .(February 15) when similar practices were employed, and some dat ing the custom as far back as the time of the ancient Pagans of northern Eu- rope. According to the superstition the birds choose their mates today.
 However, or whenever the origin of the custom might have been St. Val entine's Day is come, and all the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
Postoffice Appointments Made.

telegram was received yesterday by J. O. Thompson advising of the re- appointment of several presidential postmasters in Alabama. Over a dozen postoffices were included in the list there being but one change in the list s. B. Strout at Evergreen being suc- ceeded by G. Cullen Dean. The list of appointments is as follows: N. L. Will son, Blocton; J. D. McClosky, Boaz; Ebert w. Ellison, Citronelle; M T. McTriff, Columbia; James I. Abercrom- bic, Columbiana; Noah H. Daniel, Dora , G. Cullen Dean, Evergreen; James R. Walls, Guntersville; Emily R. Lawrence Livingston; James w. McNeal Luverne; Jethro D. Dennis Marion; Florence E.. Spears. Pell City, and Spencer J. Mo- Morris, Wetumpka.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
GROWERS TALK ON NUMEROUS TOPICS Range Runs from Roses to
 CantalOupes FIRST SESSIONS HELD Horticuturists Elect 25 New Members and Are Determined To Arouse
 Interest All Over State
 In Their Work.

With a splendid attendance the fifth annual meeting of the Alabama State Horticultural society was called to order in the Commercial club rooms yester- day afternoon at 1:sO o'clock by President w. F. Heikes. The session continued until late in the afternoon, after which adjournment was taken until evening, when an informal gathering was held at the Florence hotel. Discussion at this meeting was along general lines.
 The feature of yesterdays programme was the address of President Heikes. The address was exhaustive, covering all of the lines of effort that had been attempted by the association.
 After the meeting was called to order John L. Parker, president of the coun- cil, delivered an address of welcome 10 the visitors in behalf of the city of Bir- mingham, which was responded to by Prof. H. o. Sargent of Hamilton, Ala. The Rev. Dr. Stagg offered a prayer at the opening of the meeting, and after Professor Sargents response, was called upon for a few humorous remarks. This was followed by the treasurer's report, showing that the society was in fair financial condition.
 The nature of the session was along the line of the improvement in decora- tive home grounds, rather than strict horticultural lines.
 Prof. S. L. Chesnutt Of the Girls in- aI-t., on the subject of the Relation of Hor- ticulture to the Schools of the State, !" said that efforts should be extended to- ward the improving of teaching meth ods in agriculture and horticulture in the public schools and urged the society to do all in it's power to encourage this. Professor Chesnutt has charge of the floral culture department at the Monte vallo school, and is reported to have been very successful in his teachings
 A paper on the Montgomery Flower Growers association by Mrs. W. A. Gayle of Montgomery, was read by Secretary R. s. Macintosh. This association was formed about three months ago and dur ! ing this time has taken up the study of the care and propagation of the rose. So profitable have the studies of this as- sociation been that Governor Conner has requested them to select the shrubbery for the grounds at the state capitol
 "Cantaloupe Culture'' was the sub ject of an address by II. L. Trott of Montgomery. MT. Trott reviewed this subject extensively, and his talk was listened to with marked attention.
 Twenty-Five new members were elect ed to full membership in the associa- tion. This was a splendid gain, but the society has announced that it intends to get every man. woman and child in the state interested in their work Among the visitors from other states is J. c. Miller of Rome, Ga, who is regarded as one of the best informed men along hor- ticultural lines in the south.
 The public is urged to attend the meet ings. The subjects discussed are inter- esting to everybody. There is no charge for admission
 This mornings session will convene at 10 o'clock in the Commercial club rooms.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
Snong CbemIcalS Are Used To G1Oe
 Many Soh Drlnks 7be Proper Smack'

That's the real stuff, all right" is De- coming quite a common expression in the drink. establishments that have sprung up in many of the so-called soft drink stands. Chemicalsl Even the old topers are being fooled, while the man behind the counter pats himself on the back, for the chem ical drink has made its appearance in Birmingham. And stomach Things are being burned out as if by fire.
 Synthetic preparations made from ethers, etheral oils, butyric ether and coal tar products, and colored with aniline dyes, are being made the basis of many punches, elders and other kinds of drinks being served in these places. These drinks have the proper color and the right" taste. Even the old ducks who used to swim in the straight stuff are having their palates misled by oil of bourbon
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
FAIL TO ORGANIZE
 BAKERS IN SOUTH
sUB-coMMITTEE OF THE MASTER BAKERS IS NAMED TO CON- TlNUE EFFORTS TO FORM OR GANIzATloN IN SOUTH.

The executive committee of the Na- tional Association of Master Bakers ad- journed yesterday afternoon after an in- effectual attempt to organize an associa- ton of master bakers throughout the south. About 30 members of the commit tee were in attendance upon the meeting. which was in session for three days, and the failure of the southern bakers to in- terest themselves in an organization was disappointing.
 Invitations were extended to bakers throughout the south to attend this meet ing, but only two did so. The holding of the committee meeting here was quite ex- pensive to the members, as they came from all parts of the United States, and great surprise was expressed that the southern bakers ignored 1t. The feature of the sessions were the scientific lecture of E. w wilfahnt of New York and formerly of Spain. MT. Wilfahnt is considered one of the best authorities on the science of breadmaking in the United States and his talks were productive of much good.
 The committee was highly pleased with the reception accorded them by the local members of the national association, and many were the expressions of surprise at the immense business activity of Bir- mingham.
 The visitors boarded a special car yes- terday morning and were taken on a trip around Greater Birmingham. The weather was bad, but they did not seem to mind, so interested were they in the steel plant and other institutions. The future they predicted for Birmingham was bright enough even to make Vulcan blush.
 Most of the visitors departed from Bir- mingham yesterday afternoon and last night A banquet had been scheduled for last night as which the southern associa- ton was to have been launched, but owing to the non-attendance of the prospective members this banquet was called off. A subcommittee was appointed, however, to continue the effort to organize this association.
 tee is to be held in Indianapolis within a few months. The meetings of this as- sociation are always great affairs, as all bakers are jolly fellows and there is strong bidding for the meetings by the cities throughout the north.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
THE "BlUES." A Lady Finds Help From Simple Food.

Civilization brings blessings and also responsibilities.
 The more highly organized we be- come the more need there is for regu- larity and natural simplicity in the food we eat.
 The laws of body nutrition should be carefully obeyed, and the finer, more highly developed brain and nervous system not hampered by complicated unwh olesome dietary.
 lady of high nervous tension says:
 For l5 years was a sufferer from dyspepsia l confess that an improperly regulated diet was the chief cause of my suffering. Finally nothing that I ate seemed to agree with my stomach, and life, at times, did not seem worth living.
 T began to take a pessimistic view of everything and see life through dark blue glass, so to speak. My head be- came affected with a heavy creeping sensation and I feared paralysis.
 ralpitation of the heart caused me to fear that might die suddenly. Two years ago, hearing Grape-Nuts so highly spoken of by some estimable friends of mine, I determined to try it.
 The change in my condition was little less than miraculous. Tn a short time the palpitation. bad feeling in head and body began to disappear and the improvement has continued until at the present time I find myself in better health than I have ever enjoyed.
 My weigSt has increased 20 lbs in the last yess and life looks bright and sunny to me ~;- it did when was a child
 For breakfast I eat only Grape Nuts with cream or good milk, and 8 cup of Postum."
 Name given by Postum Co.,. Battle Creek. Mich. Read "The Road to We'll yille," In pkgs. There's a Reason"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
CIVIL SERVICE PLACES.
Examinations To Be Held In Birming-
 ham March 25.

The United States civil service commis- sion announces the following examina- tions, to be held in Birmingham on March 25:
 Plate cleaner, $S40 per annum in the bureau of engraving and printing, and vacancies requiring similar qualifications as they may occur in that bureau.
 No educational test will be given, and 1t will not be necessary for applicants to appear at any place for examination.
 Assistant superintendent of seed ware- house and seed distribution. at salaries from $sOO to $500 per annum. in the bureau of plant industry, department of agriculture. and vacancies requiring sim liar qualifications as they may occur in that bureau.
 Watchman, $72O per annum, in the bu- reau of engraving and printing, Wash ington, D.. c.
 Public document cataloguer, government printing office, at S900 per annum, and vacancies requiring similar qualifications as they may occur in any branch of the service,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
THROWN FROM cARoosE.
Brakeman Seriously Injured By Acci-
 dent Near Tuscaloosa.

J. H. Collins, brakeman on the Ala bama Great Southern railroad, was in some manner thrown from the caboose on his train in the yards near Tusca loosa late Wednesday night and seri- ously injured. He was brought to Bir- mingham early yesterday morning and removed to the Copeland, Solomon & Turner infirmary, on Park avenue and Twenty-first street, in an ambulance of Lige Loy. It is not believed that the man is fatally injured,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14

especially the younger members of the human family. are rejoineing. It is al- most as good as Christmas" for each mail brings a token, either one of beauty, or one so horribly grotesque that the most optimistic are threatened with an instantaneous loss of temper.
 For week or more, the windows of the various stores have been filled to the brim with valentines. There are the comic ones 1-cent each. From the 1-cent class, they range through every price to the $1O mark. These latter are exceedingly beautiful. and many are on display. They are sn every con- ceivable form and shape, these val entines.
 It is the day of lovers. According to the old customs, sweethearts will make promises today, promises that must never, never be broken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
STUDENTS TO MAKE
 TRIPS TO MINES
Big Squad From Auburn Will Be Given Practical Lessons In Mining
 Engineering.

Prof. R. L. Brown, instructor in mining engineering at the Alabama Polyteschnic institute at Auburn, is in Birmingham making arrangements for a trip through several of the mines around Birmingham by his class. A number of the pupils in the civil and mechanical engineering de- partments will also make the trip, mak- ing altogether about 50 students.
 It will require about a week to visit the different mines, and no opposition Is anticipated by the college authorities on the part of the mining companies to the inspection. The trip will probably be taken during the next two or three weeks.