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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
HIGH SCHOOL OPEN
 TO FRIENDS TODAY
SPECIAL HOURS SET ASIDE IN
 WHICH THE PUBLIC CAN VIEW WORK DONE IN MANUAL TRAIN ING AND OTHER DEPARTMENTS

On Friday afternoon of this week from 1 to 2:30 o'clock an open hour will be given in the Birmingham High school Friends and patrons of the school are in- vited to be present and to inspect the work of the school. All the shops of the manual training department will then be In operation, and visitors will have an opportunity to see the boys at work both in wood and metal.
 The domestic science department will also be opened for inspection, and sewing and cooking classes may be seen in their regular work. The physical and chem ical laboratories will also be open, as well as the free hand and mechanical drawing departments and the commer- cal department
 Classes will also be found in the gym nasum under the direction of Professor Prince.
 The only advantage in visiting the High school at this hour on Friday is the saving of time to the visitors.
 The technical exercises that are us- ually distributed through the day are then massed and may be seen during this period. The public generally Is invited at that hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
PIG IRON MARKET
 IS MORE ACTIVE
CONSIDERABLE TONNAGE BEING CONTRACTED FoR-BIc CON- sUMERs COMING INTO MARKET. CHEERFUL RUN OF BUSINESS.

There has been a marked jmnrove- Present prices are bringing some of the large consumers into the market and every furnace company reports very ac- tive inquiry. Considerable tonnage is be- ing contracted for and the total of May business will show big gain over April.
 Rogers, Brown & Co.'S Cincinnati re- port for the current week follows:
 Better feeling has been manifest in the pig iron market all through the week, the last day or two being particularly bright with good inquiries and sales of fair tonnage. Some grades are positively scarce and prices on these have firmed up with some furnaces refusing to even quote on No. I foundry and gray forge. These last seem to be in best demand and have been strong for several days
 Prices all around have taken on a bet ter tone, and there is less variation than heretofore. Consumers appear convinced that price is now close to the turn and believe purchases now are to their ad- vantage. number of offers at less than current quotations have been refused, and the evidence of desire to book business at any cost Is past.
 The same cheerful run of small busi- ness for immediate rush shipment is in evidence, and specifications on old con- tracts are running about the same. South ern furnaces continue to take the bulk of the business offered, and there is no change in the northern situation.
 Coke Is without marked change. ex- cept that there are several inquiries pend ing for furnace fuel during the last six months, and one June to December con- tract of good size has already been closed. Production appears to be about the same. Movement of pig iron and coke by the railroads is being very sc rously hampered on account of laying off of train crews and consequent crippling
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
Circuit Court.
Real Estate Tranfers.

The following deeds of conveyance, were filed in the office of the proba e court yesterday:
 $1000-Mrs. Irene Boone to Georse. M Stipp, w. B. Rowe and T. l.. Barr, nett, lots l, and 3, in block 4, ac- cording to the survey of Ensley South Highlands. US
 $1200-Mrs. Olivia Williams to Thom- as M. Sloan and wife, Ella Sloan, par. of lot s. in block 4, in the town of Avondale.
 $1590-E. A. Norris, to John l.. Day, lot 21. block 4. King Land and Inn provement company's survey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

The first watermelons of the season arrived in Birmingham yesterday. A carload Consignment was received dur ing the afternoon by H. E. Shropshire, 2tOO Morris avenue, and were immediate ly sold to the J. J. Rogers Produce company who will place them on the market for sale today.
 The melons received are the Florida Fayorite, and were consigned to MT. Shropshire by s. G. Meadows of Seffler. Fla. MT. Shropshire stated yesterday aft
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
United Commercial Travellers.

The United Commercial trevelers, who are holding the annual meeting of the Alabama division in Birmin gham are to be at East Lake Saturday night an invitation having been extended to them. There are band concerts every afternoon and evening, and Tetswuari' S Japs give free exhibitions at 4;30 o'clock and at 9:30 at night.
 Commencing Sunday afternoon Cam eroni will make his. slide for life down an incline cable GOO feet long and stretched across the lake, going at the speed of an express train, hanging by his teeth all the way.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
Tryinu 10 Locate Son.

Chief of Police George H. Bodek a- received a letter yesterday from Mrs U. Werling, 1902 East Fort avenue, Baltimore, Md., asking for information which might lead to the location of her son, Bruno w. Werling. It seems that Werling left his home In Baltimore some time ago and has not been heard from since. Chief Bodeker could not locate him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
AT TEMPLE EMANUEL.
Dr. J. c. Hidden Invited to Occupy the
 Pulpit Tonight.

The series of lectures which Dr. M Newfield has been delivering at Temple Emanuel will be interrupted and the pull pit at the temple will be occupied tonight by Dr. J. c. Hiden, who has been invited to deliver an address before his departure for the north. The public is cordially in- vited to be present tonight to hear pr. Hidden.
 The lectures by Dr. Newfeld will be re- sumed next Friday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
l. Marriaoe Licenses Issued.

The following marriage licenses were issued in the office of the probate court yesterday
 ]. T. Mclaughlin to Miss Hattie Lou Keller. \ Lee Hanson to Miss Georgia Allen.
 Andy c. Turner to Miss Della Wedge worth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
Firs1 Car .0 Wate7mel0ns
 Receibed Here From Florida

ernoon that he had cut one of the melons and tried 1t and that it was very fine and sweet. They are of about the usual size and the shipment Is a specimen one,
 Florida usually manage to get the first watermelons into Birmingham and the errival of the shipment yesterday sus- tains the rule. A quotation on the melons could not be secured yesterday as the consignment had not been examined, but if the price on the first arrivals this year runs as it usually does they will be quoted at about 50 to 75 cents each
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
RECORD OF THE COURTS

In Judge Lanes division of the circuit court yesterday verdict in favor of the defendant was returned in the suit of Ethel Wright vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company
 A judgment for s25 was returned for the plaintiff in the case of Mary Boiling vs. Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company.
 z In the chancery court a final decree was handed down in the case of the North Highlands Land company vs. James Ramsey.
 The case of May Bloodworth vs George Bloodworth was dismissed in this court
 The dockets for today are as follows:
 chancery Court.
 Rudulph Richard ct al. vs. Steiner Brothers; J. l.. Mason vs. Dollie Mason; Thomas Epps ct all vs Jonas Schwab. Maryland Casualty company vs. Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company ct al: izze Campbell vs. Percy Campbell; Felecia Tedesch vs. Edith Merrill ct al; Cal Daily vs. Woodie Daily; William c. Shackelford, administrator, vs. Bessie Le- Grande ct al; William H. kendrick ct al. vs. Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron company; B. F. Eborn vs. J. k. Anderson ct al; Joseph NJ Stubbs vs Dyer H. Vann Chareton G. Smith ct al vs Julia F. Clark ct al.
 Circuit Court.
 Judge A. o. Lanes division. Jury.
 W. w. Cheatham vs Cerf X Cheatham ct al, damages; Willie Morton vs. Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company dam ages; w. J. Newell ct al, administrator, vs. Yolande Coal and Coke company, damages; W. J. Jones ct al, administra- tors, vs. Yolande Coal and Coke company, damages; Mamie Hill ct al, administra- trix, vs. Yolande Coal and Coke company, damages.
 Judge A. A. Coleman's division. Jury
 B. D. Gammage vs Seaboard Air Line Railway company, damages; William Hai- lock vs. w. E. Lindsay. assumpsit; Evans vile Desk company vs. B. H. Cooper, as- sumpsit; Meyer Marx company vs. w. R. Craft, ,assumpsit; D. w. Parker vs. H. w. Emerick, detinue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
"The Love Route.v

The Bijou will offer the Baldwin Mel vile company next week in "The Love Route" by Edward Peple the author of "The Prince Chap" His later-play is laid in Texas and is bighly enter Sonss ,anns tSo of The ns% ssory ra road and a coFe, sst for tie roads right of way across the "a nch of the heroine The play win be carefully staged un- der tRe direction of MT. Baldwin. Spe- cial sk.enery is now being painted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Tuscaloosa Returns.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald: In the list of returns of Mondays pri- mary from Tuscaloosa county you show that J. c. Bonham was elected to the office of member of board of public works. This is an error and should read w. E. Bonham instead. Yours truly
 w. F.. BOWMAN Abernant, Ala, May 21, 19oS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
Special Trips For Children.

Superintendent J. H. Phillips is arrang- ing a schedule in cooperation with the principals of the public schools which will enable the boys and girls of these institutions to visit the exhibition.
 The exhibition management does not want children at the exhibition after 4 o'clock in the afternoon. In fact, unless they come in connection with the school group it is desired that parents and friends will so arrange that no children will come in after 3 o'clock in the after noon. Aside from any inconvenience
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

Graduation Gifts such as solid gold Scarf Pins of handsome designs for $1.00 and hundreds to se- lect from. Prices ranging from $1.00 to $50.00. F. w. Bromberg, Jeweler and Optician.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

which may be suffered by boys and girls visiting the exhibition at later hours, it Is not possible to give them pleasure and profit which should be gotten from their visit when properly organized,
 It is hoped that the schedule planned by Superintendent Phillips will be fol- lowed to such an extent that all chill dren in the public schools will have a visit to the exhibition in the afternoon, when they will be able to learn more and in no way inconvenience older people
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May 21.-Forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Friday and Saturday; fresh south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-22

Birmingham, May 21. 1908. Weather conditions for the 24 hours
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
RENT STRIKERS FAIL.
Those Who Defy Law Will he Dis
possessed Wednesday.

New York. Jan. 6.-Those tenants OF
tenements on the East Side who have
been striking for a reduction of rent have
got themselves into a peck of trouble and
unless they settle with their landlords to-
morrow or come to an amicable arrange
ment, they will be evicted on Wednesday;
that is. if the marshsls can do the work
that is laid out for them to do.
The strike against rent was organized
by a committee of Socialists. The land
lords, who have been suffering because Of
being unable to collect their rents, took
the matter to court, and to-day, when
Judge Sanders went to the new Second
District Court. in Madison street. near
Clinton, he found the courtroom packed.
and likewise the halls. stairways, and
sidewalk in front of the courthouse. 1t is
estimated that at least 1000 persons were
standing in front of the building. The
police reserves were summoned. and they
succeeded in clearing an entrance to the
court and preserving order.
Upstairs, in the other courtroom. Judge
Roesch had trying experience in obtain
ing order. His courtroom was crowded
with an excited, shouting mob. The court
officers tried to push those in the court
back, but could not move them. and two
women in the back Of the room created
more trouble by fainting, and were with
difficulty taken out to fresh air.
During the morning and afternoon COM
promises were effected with the owners
and lessees of several tenements.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
CATCH GENTLEMEN BURGLARS
Two Men in Evening Dress Arrested
with Aid of a Woman.
Rooms Found Filled with PIunder
Made Important Capture.

New Rochelle, Jan 6-Two silk hat
burglars were arrested at New Rochelle
late last night, and owe their capture to
the quick action of New Rochelle So
ciety woman, who telephoned their de-
scTiptiOn to the police a few minutes after
they had left her bedroom. The police
consider the catch" a most important
one because it is thought that the crooks
have been Teaping a harvest in various
towns throughout Westchester County.
The prisoners under arrest. who wore
high hats, dress suits. kid gloves. patent
leather sh0es. and carried gold-headed
canes. gave their names as James Hav-
land, thirty-1ve years old, and Ralph
Taylor, eighteen years of age, both of
l02 East 10th street. Manhattan.
When the police searched their rooms it
is said they found ten trunks filled with
plumber which il is believed was stolen
from some Of the most fashionable houses
in Westchester County.
The capture Of the burglars was brought
about by Mrs. William Hooker Atwood.
of II Woodland avenue, New Rochelle.
who was awakened late last night by
two men who entered her bedchamber
The prisoners apparently thought that
Mrs. Atwood was asleep. and while they
rifled her dresser of diamonds and Jewell
~ she was closely watching them As
soon as they departed Mrs. Atwood tele-
phoned TO the New Rochelle police and
gave such a good description of them
that they were quickly apprehended.
1t is the belief of the police that the
prisoners are the robbers who entered the
home of DR.. Lyons. on Bank street. New
Rochelle, Friday night. and. after chok-
ing Mrs Lyons into insensibiIity, made
their escape with $4,000 worth of booty.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
DIAMOND HOUSES IN TROUBLE
Four Large Fifth Avenue Dealers
Are Temporarily Embarrassed.
Concerns Closely AssOciated-Their
Liabilities About S4,5OO,OOO with
Assets of $3.50, 600.

New York, Jan 6-The diamond jewelry
trade was startled to-day when it be-
came known that four of the largest dia-
mond dealers on Fifth avenue were tenn
porarily embarrassed and that their af-
fairs had been in the hands of trustees
for liquidation
The firms are The Joseph FrankeTs 5
Sons Company. Joseph FrankeTs Sons,
Cattle, Ettinger & Hammel. all of SIC
Fifth avenue. and E. NJ Cattle & Co. of
40 Fifth avenue These are all corpora
tions. The names of the liqudating trus-
tees are James G. Cannon. vice president
of the Fourth National Bank, John C.
Van Cleaf, vice president Of the National
Park Bank, and Louis Kahn, of l.. & NJ.
Kahn & Co. diamond merchants.
The four concerns ara very closely as
sociated, and it was deemed for the best
interest of all concerned that their af-
fairs should be pat in the hands of the
same trustees.
Stroock & Stroock are the attorneys for
the Messrs. FrankeL They said that the
concern was absolutely solvent, that the
embarrassment is only temporary, due to
the existing financial conditions, and pri-
marily TO the inability of customers to
meet their obligations to the several
companies.
Kendall & Herzog represent the Cattle
companies. William Nelson Cromwell. of
Sullivan & Cromwell OF counsel for the
liquidating trustees. issued a statement
saving that the gross liabilities were
about Si.5000O0 and the gross assets were
valued at over St, 100000.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
CRUISER FAILS TO MEET TEST.
North Carolina Unable 10 Make
snnad ~ "a. IEnnta Hnnui-oH

North Carolina Unable 10 Make
speed OF ~ Knots Required.
R0ckland, Ne. Jan. 6-Although no Of
fcial information was given out by the
navy trial board, it is understood that the
new armored cruiser North Carolina failed
to make the required twenty-five knots on
any OF her fourteen dashes over the meas
uTed mile course of here to-day.
It was found that to make the required
speed 1l9 revolutions a minute by her
propellers were necessary. During the
test to-day the engines did not do better
than III. 1t is believed she viii make the
twenty-five knots an hour in her twenty
four-hour endurance test. which follows a
f0UT-hOUT run tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
WEDS LONDON BARNARD.
Illinois Bankers SON Marries Pretty
Dolly Powell.

Chicago. Jan. 6.-According to a ca
bic dispatch received from London
Paul Patten. son Of c. II. Patten, a
banker at PaIatiRe. H., was married
on Saturday in st. Pauls Church. Gov
cnt Garden. to Dolly Powell ore OF
the harmaids az a welI-known bohe-
mian restaurant in the Strand
Mrs. Patten has been a we'll known
character in London for many years
Despite her former occupation she is
almost an authority on Shakespeare.
and is also well read in the works Of
Herbert Spencer and other authors. She
is several years older than Patten. He
mas been abroad since the early part Of
last summer
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
RESTRICTS EMIGRATION.
VIII No Longer Allow Undesirable
Citizens TO Leave for America.

London. Jan. THE Tokyo correspond
ent of the Telegraph says that Japan has
issued stricter administrative instructions,
with the object Of completely prohibiting
undesirable emigration.
Mr.. OBrlen, the American Ambassador.
in an interview. said he was gratified,
and that his negotiations with the gov
ernment were proceeding in the most
cordial manner. He ascribed the non
success Of Japan's past restrictive meas
ures to the failure of subordinate officials
TO comply with their instructions. lie
believed that stricter measures would
lead to a satisfactory result.
The question would be very simple If
emigration to Canada and Mexico were
simultaneously restricted, thereby pre-
venting the transmigration Of japanese
into the United States from those coun-
tries. He believed that suitable remedies
would be taken.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07

be forcibly called To the fact that it has
become d world power in the broad sense
of the word that this status brings with
il new conditions and new duties, aHd
that one Of the most important of these
is so TO increase the army that it WIN be
d sure resource under all circumstances.
The infantry force should toe doubled
II should be large enough 20 perform
ordinary police duties in times of peace,
while at the same time and in the process
destroying its own integrity.
1T should be Of such strength that it
can be made efficient for all duties that
may properly devOIve upon il. This can
not be accomplished when units are kept
constantly on the move"
The colonel then urged the women who
heard him 10 "taIk about all this when
they had the opportunity.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
MRS. SURRATT INNOCENT.
j. +. BrOphy Says She Did Not Plot
Against Lincoln.

New York, Jan. 6.-John p Brophy,
formerly a professor in Gonzaga College,
Washington, and now clerk in the Su-
preme Court, gave an address before the
Society of the Friendly Sons Of St.
Patrick at Delmonico's tonight on the
assassination of President Lincoln, with
especial reference to the accusation
brought against Mrs Mary E. Surratt
and her subsequent execution.
He declared ne knew positively she was
innocent.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
TRIP ENDS IN WEDDING.
Girl Starts on Visit to Sister, but
Gets Married on Way.

1EAH haEEACN OH 0ass
Special to The Washington Herald
Cumberland. Nd. Jan. 6.-On Monday,
December 9. Miss Janet Wilson, OF Iona
coming. left on visit TO the home of her
sister, Mrs. Nathaniel Todd, at San
Coulee. Mont She. however, was to
figure In a romance before she reached
her destination. for at Great Falls she
was met by Jerome W. Thompson, Of
Spokane. and they were married
Mrs. Todd was to have met her sister at
Great Falls, and she became very much
agitated when she failed to appear Later
she was given a note, telling her of the
marriage and that the couple were speed
ing on their way to Spokane.
While the sister had been in the same
hotel at Great Falls. Mrs. Todd had been
unaware Of H. Mr.. Thompson is travel
ms car agent for the Great Northern
Railway, Mrs Thompson is a daughter
of the late Moses Wilson, of Lonaconing
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
MOUNT ROYAL SIGHTED.
Steamer Resembling Long Overdue
Liner Is SignHIed.

London, Jan. 6.-The steamer Wilma, at
Liverpool, reports that on January 3 she
sighted about 80 miles west Of Fastnet a
steamer nearly resembling the l0ng-Over-
due Noun; Royal, which sailed from Ant
Werp December : for St Johns.
The vessel was stationary and did not
appear to be in distress. She signaled
that she wished to be reported. but fall
ing darkness prevented her name signals
being clearly seen.
The agents Of the Canadian Pacific
Railway Company, the owner of the
Mount Royal. are convinced that the
steamer was the Mount Royal. and are
sending the Lake Manitoba to assist her.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
REVISE CUBAN PENAL CODE.
Committee Appointed by Gov. Ma
goOn for Important Task.

Havana. Jan. 6.-GOy. Magoon has ap-
pointed commission 10 revise the penal
code and the law of criminal procedure.
which is considered a most important
work for the country
The indications are that the strike OF
labOrers on the sugar estates at Ciego ne
Avila. Puerto Principe. is sabout over.
Two hundred men are affected. Govern
ment officials say they are not app-e-
hensive of the trouble spreading.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
SON MARRIED BY A PRIEST.
Father kemper VIII OHicIate at
Unusual Wedding in New Jersey.

Trenton, \. j. Jan. 6.-An unusual
wedding will be solemnized tomorrow
morning at the rectory of St Johns
Catholic Church New Brunswick when
Father Joseph Keuper the pastor. viii
oficiate at the marriage of his son, Jo-
seph Keuper. OF this city, and Miss
Anna Cook, also OF this city.
Father Keuper began to study for the
priesthood Immediately after the death
of his wife, in 1852, and was ordained
in 1892 at Pittsburg.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
JURORS so FAR SELECTED.

Ne. l-ChsTles E. Grcnnels. ship broker. slT
East 18th street,
No. 2-Joln r. Hatchett cigars. I37 West
Eighty-third street
No. 5-GeoTge B. Mo0Tewood importer, l5s
West SeFeuty- street.
No 4-Floyd S. Sanford. assistant hank
manager. 81 West 18th street
No. 5-Jamcs J.. Conway. hotel keeper, 81
West Eleventh. street
No. 6-William T. Brewer, decorator. Iss
Claremout avenue.
No. Arthur 5. Naething, baker, 1875 Ser
enth aFenue.
No, s-Alaurice B5uyier. vice president. l6l
East Eighty-1fth street.
No. s-Goorge B. Dickinson, upholstery
goods. 25 West lGlst street.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
LONERGAN'S REMORSE.

"NOw the jig is up, and I'm
i'm a mighty bad way.
"I'ye lest my reputation, I've
ruined my family. my health is
shattered, and 1 haven't long 10
live.
IFS the old story of blood
money and, God knows, as I'm
telling you this, I wish were
back in fhe bakery wagon"
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07
LITTLE GIRL RIPPER'S VICTIM.
FOur-year-OId Child Slain in a
suburb of Berlin.

Berlin, Jan. 6.-AnOther mysterious
Ripper" crime was committed last
night in Charlottenburg. a suburb. a
four-year-old girl was the victim She
was stabbed exactly as were the chill
dren slain last July.
Tt is feared the crime marks a re-
sumption Of last summers frigktful Sc
ries which drove all Berlin TO the verge
of hysteTia.
The Washington herald., 1908-01-07

Georgetown, KY. Jan 6.-Citizens Of
Georgetown, irrespective of party, are
preparing an address to the people of
Kentucky calling upon them 10 petition
Gov. Wilson 10 pardon Caleb Powers
This address will be accompanied by
petitions which viii be sent into every
county in Kentucky.