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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
JURYMEN CALLED
 DOWN BY JUSTICE
VERDICT IS APPARENTLY so FAR FROM THE EVIDENCE THAT THE JUDGE sETsfIT ASIDE PEREMP. ToRlLY.

New York, February 25.-Justice Guy in the New York supreme court. set aside the verdict of jury today and fined 12 jurymen $50 each for deciding the verdict. The case was a suit brought against the New York City Railway com pany for damages in causing the death of child. The jury brought in a yer dict in favor of the railway company. The evidence in the case seemed to Jus tice Guy to be so much apart from the verdict that he asked the foreman of the jury how such verdict had been arrived at. The foreman told the justice that they had agreed on their finding bv toss of coin. The justice then said to the jurors that they had violated their oaths and committed contempt of court. imposed the fine and ordered their names stricken from the jury list
 One Juryman, explaining the jury's ac- ton, said the jury was hopelessly di- vided and that one of the members of the jury had 5000 in his pocket to close business deal and was anxious to at- tend to his business.
 than those of Nashville and Montgomery The Nashville and Birmingham prices on socks, ties and vests are identical. In ad dition to the prices of handkerchiefs Nashville shows Birmingham neat mar gin on shirtwaists. Nashvilles figures are 15, IS and 25 cents; Birmingham's Empire Laundry 20 to 50 cents.
 On towels and sheets, the Excelsior Laundry is cheaper than the Nashville laundry, and its average price for table cloths is also cheaper
 No Higher Here. In comparison with the prices demanded in Montgomery and Nashville 1t should be stated in justice to the local laundries that they are, at least, no higher. As to whether the prices of all laun-. dries are exorbtant remains to be seen. To the layman, at any rate, it seems ex- orbitant to demand PIE cents to wash T collar, cents to wash a handkerchief. and 121a cents a shirt.
 MT. Blnn stated yesterday that there was very little profit in laundering a shirt and declared that the profit in collars made up for the loss in shirts.
 Inasmuch as the laundry bill of Greater Birmingham has become so large, the saving of half a cent on articles of wear ing apparel amounts in the course of a year to very large sum. For that req son the people are interested.
 
 c. T. snaw & Son. UndertakerA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26

Southern Railway, the only afternoon train through to Eastern points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26
Increase In Shirtwaists.

MT. Blinn, too, stated that the prices gone a recent increase He referred to the increase in the price of shirtwafsts, concerning which the ladies were so aroused some time ago. Said he in this connections: There was an increase ill the price of laundrying shirtwaists. When the shirtwaists were simple affairs, really waists, we got 15 cents for laundry ing them. Now. however, when they are no longer simple affairs, but most elab- crate, with lace trimming, ruffles, and furbelows, it really requires more effort to laundry one, and more care to keep from tearing or rending them" The Ex- celsior's charge for laundrying a shirt waist is quoted on the price list 20 cents up." MT. Blinn was also authority for the statement that there is no laundry trust, or combine. He stated that there is a social club" among the local laundry men, but that there has been no meeting for more than a year.
 The matter of charging cents to Iaun- der a handkerchief, or practically one- third of it's retail price, is generally con sdered exorbitant, especially as the local laundries charge but 21k cents for wash ing a sheet, and only cent for washing a towel.
 Comparison With Nashville.
 As to whether or not this charge is rdiculously high, may be judged from a perusal of the laundry list of the Nash vile Laundry company, of Nashville, Tenn. The Empire Laundry of Birming- ham, for handkerchiefs, demands a charge of cents, and 5 cents for silk handlker- chiefs tine Nashville Laundry company will wash as many handkerchiefs as you desire for 11z cents, and will wash all your silk handkerchiefs for cents
 In other respects, however, the prices demanded by the two laundres are prac- tically the same. The same price for col lars and cuffs is demanded in Birrning- ham, Montgomery. and Nashville. In Birmingham and Montgomery the prices for shirts are identical Nashville charges a higher rate for shirts. demanding for plaited bpsoms and cuffs attached 13 cents, while Birmingham asks but 12h cents. Nashville for custom work' (dress shirts of fancy style) wants from 15 cents to 25 cents.
 Birmingham's prices are # cent per gar- msnt cheaper on gentlemens underwear
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26

Green Undertaking Co.,. Wallace c. Johns. Manager.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26

C. T. snaw & Son. undertaksrA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-26

February 26, 1886:
 The pavilion at Lakeview can be seen from First avenue and Twenty-fourth street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-19
Taft to Resign From
the Cabinet Today
War Secretary Holds Long Con-
ference With President and
Decides Course

WASHINGTON, June 1s.-secretary
Taft's resignation as a cabinet officer
will be received by President Roose-
welt tomorrow 1t will take effect
July 1. This was learned tonight fol-
lowing a conference of several hours
at the White House at which the presi-
dent, Secretary Taft, Secretary Root
and Assistant Secretary of State Bacon
were present.
After the conference Taft was greet
ed by a dozen newspaper correspond
ents who desired to learn of his plans.
'"rhe president wants me to leave a
clean slate for my successor" said the
war secretary, "and 1t will take me at
least 10 days to settle all pending mat
ters in the war department. I have
no definite plans tonight as to when
l will leave Washington"
Taft intinated that it would be
within a few days. lie will attend the
thirtieth anniversary of the Yale class
of rs. with which he graduated. He
Will be in New Haven Monday Tues
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-19
Thousands Barred to
Prevent a Panic
Vast Throngs Jam Convention
Hall and City Officials As
sumo Charge

CHICAGO. June 1S.-Fearing the
danger of a panic agents of the city
building, department. took charge of the
republican convention hall shortly
after noon and compelled the managers
to turn away thousands who wished to
become spectators inside
AT the time that deputy building
commissioners arrived it is estimated
there were $4,000 persons in the hall
and more than 5000 on the outside
were surging to get inside
The gallery and balcony were
crowded with men and women who
were standing, and it was this fact
that caused the prompt action by the
building department
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-19

day and Wednesday of the coming

day and Wednesday of the coming
week.
Asked as to his views on the vice
presidential question the nominee for
the presidency was noncommittal. He
asked for the latest news from Chicago
as to who would be his probable run
ming mate. Upon being told that there
was a movement in favor of Fairbanks
he remarked.
"Things seem to be in a chaotic state
lin Chicago with regard to the vice
presidency" During the conference at
the White House several kilograms
were sent to Chicago and Mr.. Taft in
timated that he was expecting re-
sponses from these which would ma
terially affect his plans for the imme-
diate future.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-19
AMERICA no Buy

WASHINGTON. June 1S.-Just before
the beginning of the balloting Secre-
tary Taft announced that he had
reached an agreement with Mgr. Aver
sa, the apostolic delegate to Cuba, pro-
viding for the purchase of all the
Catholic church's holdings by the gov
ernment in Santiago province. Gov
ernor General Wood practically reached
an agreement several years ago for the
purchase Of the holdings for s535, 900.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-19
100000 LosSinSteel
Plant Fire
Shelby Tube Company, Owned
by Trust, Totally Destroyed
in Rapid Blaze

SHELBY, o. June 18-Fire late to-
night destroyed the plant of the Shelby
steel tube company, owned by the
United States steel corporation. The
loss is said to be close to $4,000, 900.
The plant has been closed for several
weeks. The fire made its way through
the various factories so rapidly that
apparatus sent here from Gallon and
Mansfield by special trains arrived too
late to be of service.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-19
MANY DELEGATIoNs ARRIVE

INDIANAPOLIS, June 1S.-The mum
ber of visitors here to attend the con-
oerts and festivities OF. the national
saengerfest of the North American
saengerbund was increased today by
the arrival Of number 9f delegations.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-19
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
NEWS TODAY
TELEPHONE KEARNY So
FRIDAY. JUNE 10. 1908
WEATHER CONDITIONS

YEsTERDAY-Clear; west wind; maximum
temperature, Ga; minimum, 4s.
FORECAST FOR ToDAY-Fair; light south
west winds changing to brisk west Page 10
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-19

NEW CONSUL AT ST. PETER SBURG
ST. PETERSBURG, June 1S--James
w. Ragsdale of California, the newly
appointed consul general of the United
States at st. Petersburg, has arrived
in this city and has assumed the duties
of his oI1ce. ----A-s-.==.-- go 49,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-19
GRAFT
POLITICS

POLITICS
William H. Taft nominated FOR president by
the republican convention on the first ballot with
Io2 cut Of $50 votes. Page L
Agreement said to have been reached which
VIII result in the nomination today of Repre-
sensitive James S. Sherman OF New York for sec
end place the ticket Page L
Burton nominates Taft amid tumut of cheers.
George knight seconds. Page
Nominations are made in din caused by en-
thusiastie gallery crowd. Long speakers meet
Kisses and boes, but set addresses are de
lirered. Page
Warm day is presage of torrid session over
adoption Of platform at convention. Pnge
biography Of William Howard Taft shows
career made in the face of heavy oh
stacles. Page
Repubcm platform stands for Roosevelt
policies. against abuses and for fair play to
every one. Page
TAFT to resign from cabinet today, to take
effect July l. Course is decided after confer
ence with president Page 1
Il am very happy says Taft, when news of
nomination reaches Washington. Page7
Tnousands are barred from convention hall
by Chicago city authorities, who fear
panic. Page
CITY
Campaign against prohi,ntion is begun by
chamber Of commerce, witch declares state IL
dusiries are endangered Pagc 20
ST Ignaffus commencement VIII begin with
athletic events and end with graduation
cises. Page II
Officials may sue Auditor koster to compel
signing Of $1o,Ooo demand for Hetch Hetehy
payment Page IA
Fourth OF July committee outlines plans for
celebration at the park stadium Page IA
Girl stops raid by armed burglar, who threat
ems death but fees after alarm. Page 20
Federal grand jury may return indictments
TO-DAY against C. W. Luce Miller & Lux, Cali
fornia pine box company and southern Pacific
for rebating Page IL
Pollard jury. unable 10 reach an agreement, IS
locked ND FOR the night. Page 20
Mission children viii be entertained by Promo
ton association with picnic tomorrow. Page 10
Mrs. N. G. Young is given divorce from hus-
hand. who she says, is too studious to talk
TO her. Page ii
Major Devol former head of quartermaster's
department. made chief Of personnel of Panama
canal. Page IA
Charles W. Slack gives damaging testimony
against former partner, Walter J. Bart
nett. Page 20
Chamber Of commerce of Alameda makes in
quiry as TO Hetch Hetchy system, thereby
raising question of participation Of suburban
cities. Page IA
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-19
COAST

Brave San Bernardino woman kills mountain
lion after a desperate battle. Page Il
Reno man opens a box and six deadly rattle
sRakes strike at him. Page L.
San franciscan has skull crushed in aut
accident near WatsonviIle. Page l.
Explosion menaces Mormon household i
Eugene, Ore. and notice them +
move on Page 1.
Woman armed with pitchfork saves life o
husband attacked by fierce tiger. Page 4
Grand grove of Ancient Order of Druids
which has been meeting in Salinas ends wit
whirl of festivities for delegates. Page Il
Sailor wins heart OF Santa Barbara girl wit
a false tale Of wealth. Page 1.
Boy has desperate battle with deer in Orego
woods. Page i
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-19
SUBURBAN

yigorit powder works has costly explosion
Ere destroying $4,000 building and ma
chIne-y Page s
Insurance agents to organize work for state
association in convention today. Page s
Lincoln Roosevelt league plans vigorous fall
campaign in Oakland. Page {
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-19
EDITORIAL

Taft for president. Page 6
Hail and farewell 10 Roosevelt. Page g
The steel trust and prices. Page 3
Elimination Of the Iane ships Page G
GRAFT
Abe Ruef. delegate ito national convention four
years ago hears OF Chicago actions while de-
fendant in the police court on bribery
charge. Page IA
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-19

New York for Vice President


the New York knsno land the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-19
EASTERN

John Sharp NllliainS announces MS retirement
as minority leader Of house, to take effect in
December. Page II
Secretary Of War Taft concludes negotiations
for purchase By American government of Cuban
Catholic church buildings. Page
Steel tube plant at Shelby, Ohio, burns and
loss is said to be s2.ooo.ooO Page L
Three are injured in mimic war when New
York is saved from hostile battleships Page III
Federal officers raid white slave den in
Chicago and startling revelations in traffic in
women from Europe may follow. Page 1
SPORTS
RECONSIDERATION club and United Railroads
teams ready for big struggle on diamond at San
Mateo tomorrow. Pago 20
Angel PLAYERS prove too fast for Seals. who are
beaten for the third straight game. Page 13
California King wins jumping event at Graves
end and Keere's Melisande carries Off Castle
TON stake Page Is
interest centers in Suburban handicap for
s25 OO0 10 be raced for at Sheepshead on
June D. Page IL
Battling Nelson returns from his trip to the
springs and viii commence his serious training
today at Colma. Page IL
Dogdom holds sway at Santa Cruz and many
visitors attend annual bench show of kennel
club Page IL
MARINE
Gas company may tear up East street. hut
must deposit 1900 TO insure leaving road in
good condition. Page 10
SOCIAL
Prominent society women gather at luncheon
given by Mrs Frederick Sharon at the Fair
mont hoteL Page 0
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Continued on Page 2, Middle cOIuma
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Continued ON Page ?, Column .
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Knight WINS WITH VOICE

Knight accepted the challenge. He
pitted his voice against the collective
voice Of the thousands of jeering or
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-19


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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-19
MARINE
SOCIAL

Prominent society women gather ut luncheon
given by Mrs. Frederick Sharon at the Fair
mont hotel. Page O
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-29
If It's
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-29

Work Is being rushed on Albany's
street car lines and electric cars
should aonn ha running
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-29
THE BEST ROAST THE
FAMILY EVER HAD
Great Chinese Doctor

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The Rivals" is as inseparably linked
with the disaified fame and illus
trlous name of Jefferson as 1t was a
century ago. This forms combi-
nation of exceptional merit in which
the artistic work of the present JEFF
ferson representatives. Joseph and
William W., is permitted It's fullest
display In the delightful theatrical
possibilities in "The Rivals"
These two young actors have in
herited the same histronic talent as
pos -essed by several generations Of
ancestors. Their Characterization
have the advantage of the great ex-
periences of their forefathers and
their finished results are as near
perfection as acting will permit.
Joseph Jefferson portrays the part
of Sir Lucius O'Trlgger---a role which
demands a delicacy in handling that
none, other than true artist such as
he, cany give II. He succeeded w.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-29

j. Florence In his late fathers COM
pany and profited by the ideas OF two
OF our greatest comedians. This won
derful advantage in conjunction with
his own brilliant talent, permits a
performance that scintillates with all
the exquisite beauties OF thoroughly
artistic histronic Interpretation.
The younger brother, William w.
Jefferson. virtually lives the char
acter OF Bob Acres. The greatest
dramatic or literary builder In the
world could not have more closely
fitted his talent and temperament
with vehicle for their fullest ex-
ploitation, than did sheridan. who
wrote the play In IVA. which VIII
liam w. Jefferson continues TO help
make famous today
The Messrs. Jefferson. supported
by a distinguished company, will pre-
sent 1.-THE Rivals" In all It's artistic
possibilities at the Grand opera house
Friday, October 80.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-29
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

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Why don't you try itp
Don't hesitate to write to Mrs.
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'eis one OF the countless artistic
sa'eh go toward making the
o, The Rivals" a famous lit
4 ga sic are daintily utilized in
'sHng the histrionic geniuses OF
Nssenl representatives OF the
.Soa OF all theatrical families.
sae Rival" holds an exalted
"a me world Of literature. In
oas ht'le comedy may be found
-'al.ed quantities OF true wit ana
.ia.snt IL is all faultlessly
-asa a'.i with segies of amusing. vet
sse., .vs,s sane and log cal situations
,',.llhgling INN with a story that real
,s.o1.ea,es ones soul. II Is the
-'s'senee OF beautiful word paint
ana It's fame will, be lasting as
VI any other work of literature
~ dramatic pos Utilities are inst
u ,ss'ssal-otherwlse II never could
eeen honoFed by the lalent ana
~ OF every really famous
ia |sulan rom the era when Garrick
~ supreme until today. Az pres-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-29
WORKERS IN OUR
EDIuTDA ElG1

In the United States. as a whole,
today 2l women out OF every hun
dred are working. But in Fall River
Il Is as women out OF every hundred.
And il you restrict the count 10 wOm-
en- betWee nthe ages of 2l and 25 II
Is sixty-seYen out OF every hundred.
And 4 you consider only the women
between the ages OF l6 and 20, you
will find that in Fall River rs out
or every hundred ear earning their
living. Moreover, American women
have worked in factories for approx
mately a century, and In Fall River
the accumulated cons equences OF thai
century can be studied. Indeed, the
first three persons to operate power
looms for weaving cloth In Fall Riv-
er we're wOmen-Sallie Winters,
Mary Healy and Hannah Borden.
Hannah's father wa quite man
financially. in Fall River. He owned
a lot of stock in the old yellow
MIL" which was then introducing
lower looms. Through his influence
With the manager OF the mill Hanah
got a chance 10 operate one OF the
new machines.
This bring US 10 the first change
which has happened TO the Ameri-
can factory woman. II Is a social
change. Physical toll, except In
lgamts OF sport, is no longer regard
Nd as appropriate for the daughters
u prominent citizens In New Eng
had mill towns. Mill girls no longer
nlmber In their ranks daughters of
clGgmen, doctors, LAWYERS and we'll
fOlo farmere And the change mas
bed racial as well as social. The
miA have ceased TO attract not only
tbe haughters OF pl)minent citizens
but be daughters OF native New Eng-
andFs OF all kind.
| on OF the 1O.274 women cotton
vorkFs Ia Fall River In 1900 there
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TEA
Good tea and tea are
quite different, both grow
on the same bush.

our grocer returns your money II you doa''
Ike Sehilling's Best; We pay h.ln.
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More proof that Lydia IL. Pink
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Mrs. Matte Copenhaver, of 315 So.
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RIVALS" A
COMEDY ho
SUCCESS

- .nv one pos essing fondness
~ literary gem or liking for 4
p I.sA.rhlv . artistic dramatic per-
'nce the mere announcement
rinabsD Inso,h and William Jefferson
r 40 present Richard Brinsley
Fe LIE w. classical masterpiece
s1 upivo's" is most welcome news
a ne " sach an announcement could
'ueVu, ~ construed otherwi e-for II
Z. a,ses double value-inasmuch
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-10-29
A Uealthv Family.

Our whole family has enjoyed
good health since we began mslng
Dr. Kings New Life pills, three years
ago." says p. a. Bartlett, OF Rural
Route 1, Guilford. Maine. They
cleanse and tone the system in a gen.
tie way that does you good. 25c AT
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