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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
Fire Drills as Fart of Hes
 pitaI Training
NOTES HERE AND THERE
The Hospital Discipline for the Train ed Nurse is Already Severe and Practice Drills Would Perhaps
 Not Come as Hardship.
BY ANNIE kENpRlck WALKER.

The discipline of the hospitals, al ready as strict as an army post, may yet include more rigid training. It of the medical and surgical staffs of the Hillman hospital the suggestion to introduce the fire drills in that hos pital was received with approval by the members of the staffs and the hospital authorities. Miss Mamie Boyce Hamilton, superintendent of the hos pital, has written to the superintendent of the sanitarium at Battle Creek for information on the subject. It is thought that the Hillman will add fire drills to the regular system, after ear ing from Battle Creek, where drills have for some time been part of the discipline.
 A year or more ago a destructive fire in the sanitarium at Battle Creek showed the importance of the drill when every patient was removed with out injury by the efficient corps of nurses and hospital attendants.
 It is not known just how fire drills are conducted in the hospitals, but for so large a sanitarium as Battle Creek to adopt the drills as a regular part of hospital discipline indicates that they can be managed successfully. The patients are, of course, kept in ignor- ance of the drill which would be con- fined to the hospital corridors ap- preaching the exits. Unlike the fire drills in the schools, the buildings could not be emptied at practice drills, but the practice drills would at least make the nurses and hospital assist ants more alert In case of emergency and establish some kind of a sys- tenn, imperfect though 1t might be, discipline, and of an alert system that might be prevented.
 The fire drills In that school were not wholly futile as the accounts prove that the children who did escape fol- down in practice drills. Had it not been that these emergency meth ods were employed in the school the num- Der of lives lost in the confagration would have been much larger.
 Wide corridors, many exits, with doors swinging outward, and fire es- capes should all be provided in every public building. Fire drills in the schools are even better than what we might call the first aid to the injured. There is the probability that they may always prevent a panic, stampede of children. While there can not be even in the day of absolute fireproof buildings an infallible guide to safe ty, the practice drills are drills oe discipline, and of an elert system that stances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
At the Gayety.

Phil Sheridan's Big City Sports com- pany, an organization of stars, is the attraction at the New Gayety theatre thls week.. The scenery and costumes are elaborate and the diversity of color whim- sicalities and humor are there to please all classes of theatre-goers The opening burlesque is highly seasoned with bright lines, catchy music and ludicrous situa- tions, which are diversified with marches. medleys, pallets and popular melodies, novel dances by choristers who add their beauty and original sallies to the gen. eral hilaritY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
SfEGEL IS FOUND GUILTY OF BRIBERY
 OF DEPUTY DEAN
tcoNTIsUEp FROM PAGE .,

told him again that I, personally, did not care to give him anything MT. Bowmtn asked: MT. Siegel, you heard Dean testify that you gave him $15. How about the $5 in the envelope.
 T gave it t9 him while standing in front of the Colonial" said Siegel "and saw him take the money out of the envelope right there. lHe came to me repeatedly and asked ml to give him money"
 fI'll ask ybu. said MT. Bowman, If all of the gan houses were not closed up last sumher?'
 Yes" Siegel replied.
 .Did they bpen up after Dean began to levy his tbxes?"
 ''Yes, sr.',i
 Did Dean tell you one night that the Colonial wouh be raded by himself and policeman and that he did not intend to show up."
 Yes Siegel replied.
 On cross exA limitation the witness was asked:
 Well, did bean show up on the night he said the raid would be made?'
 "IIe did not"
 How do yoII know?" was the question next asked.
 70, if he had come.' replied Siegel, smiling, 'I would have heard of it. Be. sides, the clerk told me that he did not show up.
 ewere you running up there?" was asked.
 '.No, I nev(r did. The boys used to play up therd only took the money which they aave me and carried it to Dean"
 'Did you tell him what it was for?' asked Mir. Airf,
 70. no, he told me what it was for, 2 replied siegel. Laughing.
 At the conclusion of the defendants tes-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
At the Riiou.

Arizona" is such well written play and so much better than the majority of the more recent plays that its continued popularity is not surprising. The story told is one that appeals strongly to the average American of healthy senti- ments and the wealth of local color ef- fects adds to the charm of the play. The organization playing at the Bijou this week is well balanced throughout and the various parts are in capable hands. The principal members of the cast enter thor oughly into the spirit of the play, while the scenery and appurtenances are all that could be desired. There will be a matinee this afternoon and performance tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
HOSPITALS NOT IMMUNE.

Disasters in schoois and theatres equipped buildings Investigations do not always place the responsibility upon the right shoulders, and the pub lie is not ever thoroughly satisfied at the results. It jumps at its own con clusions and those upon whom the real responsibility rests are not inclined to accept censure.
 The effort to escape censure over shadows practical investigations, al- most overclouds the real borrow of tie ! disaster.
 Fortunately there have not been many hospital horrors to add to the long list of fatalities. But hospitals are by no means immune from fire. In more than one instance in this city prompt action has saved hospital. Every precaution is made against fire, and where day and night finds nurses and attendants neither slumberi nor asleep, there is constant vigil. But more than once a nurse has been startled by smoke, or a tiny flame.
 
 is severe enough no doubt without practice drills, but they might come as relief to a nurse undergoing men tai gymnaetics over her materia medica and she might bless the day when she could put her fire drill to practical use.
 Mrs. John L. Sims has returned from a two weeks visit to New Orleans, where she was the guest of her son, John L. Sims, Jr., during the Mardi Gras sestivi- ties. and was the recipient of many favors.
 A brilliant concert will be given at the Country club on the afternoon of March work. A committee of five from the aux Hilary are arranging the programme, to which a number of well known people will contribute. Mrs. w. H. Kettlg. Mrs. w. F. B. Davis, Mrs. E. w. Barrett, Mrs. John M. Caldwell and Miss Daisy Moody, members of the auxiliary to dis trict nursing, are arranging for the musicale It is hoped that several hum dred guests will attend, and that club members or golfers on the links during the hours for the concert will come over to the clubhouse for the music.
 A meeting of the Music Study club will be held this morning at 1S:30 o'clock at the residence of Mrs. Houstoun Johnston. Tho subjects will be Brahms and Raff.
 MT. Penn Watson and his son, MT. Edwin watson of Virginia, are in Bir- minghapi.
 Mrs. Fac Smith sailed from San Fran cisco tho first of the week for Japan.
 MT. Zac Smith, Jr., is spending few weeks in Mexico.
 The latest agony in Paris is over the decadence in French culinary art, com ments a recent writer. On the one hand. 1t is claimed that it is following it's old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
"The Blue Moonv Tonioht.

Sam S. and Lee Shubert are noted for their lavishness in the matter of their big musical productions, but in the case of |"The Blue Moon,' which comes to the
 Jefferson theatre tonight, it would appear
 that they had far surpassed their best previous efforts The entire production is
 |sad to De one of delirious riot of color land costumes, which enhances the decid-
 |edly capable and clever company engaged lin portraying the many roles.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
pockstader's MlnstreIs Monday.

The singing contingent of Dockstader' S minstrels which come to the Jefferson theatre Monday matinee and night, is without question the most complete, tal- ented and highest priced ever seen with any production outside of grand opera. Though these voices have been selected with the greatest care and with view of class, no departure will be made in the style of songs rendered, these being thoroughly in keeping with the form of entertainment presented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
FOUR PRISONERS
 DASH FOR LIBERTY

New Orleans, March u.-With a ladder made of rope and broomsticks, four short term prisoners sealed tho wall of the parish prison here today and made q dash for liberty Within half an hour after their escape three of the men were caught and brought back to prison with deputies and police still searching for the fourth. The men who got over the wall were Thomas Mclaughlin, Free iok Gleason, Thomas Mcdonald i.nd sph Famularo Gleason is still at large. bu 1t is believed that he injured himself ik the jump from the wall and that he Is hiding near the prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
Epilepsy, Fits

Convulsions, or Spasms and St. Vitus' Dance are Nervous Diseases. Most cases can be cured by strengthening and build ing up the nervous system. To do this a nerve medi- cine is needed. Dr. Niles Nervine will be found efficacious and satisfac- tory. It has cured many cases of these diseases and we believe it will cure you. We can give you names of many who have been cured through it's use. Write for advice.
 My son John had epilepsy for years. and after having him treated by continued to have spells. had al- most given up In despair, but know ing the virtue of Dr. Miles Anti Pain Pills for sick headache, concluded to try the Nervine. During June 1906, I gave him teaspoonful three times a day. then in July gave 1t as directed, and could see that he was improving, and he has not had a spell since August 2S 1906. and has taken no medicine since Jan.-07. am writing the case Just as 1t is hoping 1t will induce others to try it."
 w. R. ALLISON, Mooresville, N. c.
 Your druggist sells Or. Niles Nerv- inc, and we authorize him to return price of first bottle (oniy) if It falls to benefit you.
 Miles Medical Co.,, Elkhart, Ind
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
Peasants Killed by Police.

Veroneze, Russia, March n.-Six peas ants were killed and several others were wounded yesterday in an encounter with a detachment of police at the nearby village of Kochetovka. The police vent Into Kochetovka for the purpose of ar resting two members of the peasant revo- lutionary organization. The intentions of the police became known and the peas ants rallied to prevent the carrying out of this plan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
Patents and Banks Chances.

Washington, March 11.-(Special. .)-Pat- ents issued N. s. Dunaway, Pelham wheeled scraper; E. s. Egge, Montgom- cry, battery holder; F. D. Green, Flor ence, wood molding machine; H. P. Lit tie, Forest Home. back hand hook; H T. Manifold, Avondale, flask hinge; J. L. McColl, Mobile, rolling screen. The Hanover National bank of New York has been approved as reserve agent for the First National bank of Prattville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12

the circuit court as well as the reasons therefor, fully stated in the opinion filed by Circuit Judge Shelby in disposing of the case, and reported in the case of Farmers Loan and Trust company vs. Madison Manufacturing company, 153 Fed. BIO. The appellate court concurs in the conclusion there reached as well as in the reasons upon which the conclusion is based.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
Henry WI savaqe,s Woodland,

Henry ". Savage's Woodland" will be the attraction at the Jefferson theatre Saturday matinee and night The ad- |'Woodland' is a comic opera, or more
 properly speaking, perhaps, an idyllic opera, since all the characters are birds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
Convention Date Set.

Raleigh, N. C., March l1.-The state democratic convention committee, in ses- sion here, selected June 24 at Charlotte for the meeting of the state democratic convention.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
TIME SHORTENED
 IN COTTON MILLS Manufacturers of Mississippi
 CurtaiI Production FARMERS MUST DIVERSITY Walter Clark Issues an Appeal to the Farmers Calling for Meeting to Agree Upon Diversiflcation
 of Crops.
FARMERS MUST DIVERSITY

Jackson, Miss, March 1-(Special.)--A meeting of the cotton manufacturers of the state was held here today at which practically all the mills of the state were represented. Manager Wainwright of Stonewall mills presided. They say tie conditions now surrounding the cotton manufacturing industry, known to be the worst that have existed is, .he history of the business, were fully discussed, it al- ready being known by those interested that not only the cotton mills of this state, but those throughout Inc country. with few, if any, exceptions are operat- ing at a loss; therefore 1t was unani- mously agreed and so recommended that IL IS absolutely necessary to eurtail pro- auction by the running of the mills not more than four days per week until con ditions improve. Several Of the mills have already shortened their running time. and one or two have shut down altogether The cotton goods markets are admittedly In the most deplorable condition. there being practically no demand, even at prices which make for tn. mills a joss in operating.
 In the meantime tho child labor bill hes passed the senate and is in the house.
 Farmers Must Diversity.
 Walter Clark, president of the Cotton association of Mississippi, issues the fol- lowing:
 Clarksdale, Miss, March 10, 1908. To the People of Mississippi:
 In my humble opinion very grave danger threatens all of us-a material decline in the price of cotton We can prevent this by little common sense CO., operation. G. R. Hightower. president or the Farmers union, has named March 2l as "diversifcation day." and has called on the people of the entire state to as- semble in their respective neghborhoods have basket dinners and discuss the di- Versifcation of crops, with a view of in- creasing the area in food crops and de- ereasing the acreage in cotton.
 l desire most heartily to second this move, and I call on all of our people to attend these meetings and lend their heip
 While Saturday may be a most incon- Venient day for the people of the delta, yet l earnestly insist that you can have no more important business and I beg you, one and all, to come together Tn your respective neighborhoods and see if you cannot unanimously agree to plant a sufficient area in corn and hay to guar antee, even with unfavorable weather conditions a sufficient supply for your own home use.
 If this Is done on every farm in our state, no further reduction of cotton acre age will be necessary. Each and all of us know that this ought to be done, yet it IS fact that 1t is not being done; and 1t will require very earnest work on the part of many of us to get some of our farmers to see that they should grow corn and hay, and thereby maintain the price of cotton an1s the general prosperity of our country. IF
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12

of the forest. Mir. Savage calls it a musical fantasy of the woods" and 1t has also been referred to as an "Audu- bonesque musical frolic."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12

Ftimony the' state rested, and the argu- ments were begun.
 It was generally talked among the gambling fraternity yesterday that Sheriff Higdon and several attaches of the sher- iffs office would be prosecuted for alleged willful conversion of money received from the gamblers to personal benefit. It is be- lieved that Slegels admission that he gave Dean money has something to do with this statement.
 May Call Next Case.
 It is probable that the bribery charges against Joe Frank will be brought up in the first division of the criminal court this morning, following immediately upon the conviction of Abe Siegel.
 It is possible, however, that the de- fense will refuse to go into the trial of the cases on account of tue fact that turymen on the panel organized for serv- ice this week have tried the Siegel case and convicted him. A struck Jury may be demanded, In which case Frank will hardly go to trial this week. His cases are. however, on call and should be the next to go to trial. There are five bribery cases against Frank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
" HICH
Pari S Or Birm-
 ingham?

An open question you must de- cide-whether you'd rather buy a Paris Hat or Marx Hat. We have both here in plenty and want your decision. There's a difference, yes, but mostly in price. Paris Hats range in price $25 to $100. Marx Hats $5 to $40. The most experienced buyer cannot tell the difference. And no one when once the hat is on the head.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
marrlaoe Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 George Nixon Sharp of Morris to Mrs. Bertie Suddeth. \ w D. Sullivan of Morris to Miss vesta Mayberry
 R. M Long of East Birmingham to Miss Maude Evelyn Hood.
 After typhoid fever, pneumonia and other prostratng diseases, take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
 No heart stlmuIants in Pep-T To-Lac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12
French Car in Iowa,

Marshalltown, Iowa. March 1.-The first French car in the New York to Paris race left this city at 2:55 p. m, for the west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12

 triumphant way; on the other, wry faces are made and even tears are shed be- cause famous chefs have grown lax and indifferent to their art. Of course, the critical blame 1t on the rich Americans It is they who have spoiled the culinary artists in France, either by turing them to the United States or so praising and oyerpaying them they rest on their Iau- rels and the glorious past
 Again, it is said that never has the art been carried to so fine a pitch of
 perfection. So there you are A Paris correspondent discoursing on the subject ayers that one thing has happened. In
 the last few years the sumptuous and
 artificial service of the dinners of other
 days has been abandoned In aristoeratic
 houses you no longer see the monumental
 constructions, pretentiously made dishes,
 which belong to the department of the
 sculptor rather than to that of the head
 cook
 The motto in gentlemen's kitchens is
 Less ornamentation and more variety"
 Paris cooks strive with each other in
 inventing new and dainty dishes. Fro
 quenters of the Cafe Anglais will tell you that the celebrated Duclairay, for 90
 many years chef of that historic restau-
 rant, has been surpassed by his pupil
 and. successor. Tie gourmets of Paris, according to very high authority, look upon Guerin. the chef of the Marquise de Castellane, as a demi-god of the
 kitchen. He it was who invented the marvellous omelette a la Norvegienne, and he compares it's iridescent tints to a sunset in the fogs of London.
 Why do you call it 'Norvegenne? he was asked. Because" said the poet cook, 'it has burning lips and heart of snow" In fact. the omelette is frozen within while 1t flames without. MT. and Mrs. Sol Myer announce the engagement of their daughter, Lillian, to MT. Lee NJ. Frankel of Chicago. Mrs R. Marum Schinks and daughter, Miss Rebecca Caroline, left yesterday on visit to relatives in Meridian, Miss, and Demopolis, and will be gone about two weeks.
 The Joe Wheeler Chapter, Children of the Confectionery, will meet with Miss Fe- licia Streit, Eleventh avenue and St. Charles street, Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock. The quotations will be on the Confederate flag. Officers will be elected and large attendance is desired.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12

MT. and Mrs. Sol Myer announce the engagement of their daughter, Lillian, to Mir. Lee NJ. Frankel of Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12

No heart stlmuIants in Pep-To-Lac.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12

Mrs. R. Marum Schinks and daughter, Miss Rebecca Caroline, left yesterday on a visit to relatives in Meridian, Miss, and Demopolis, and will be gone about two weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-12

Mrs Zac Smith sailed from San Fran cisco tho first of the week for Japan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-10
WHOLESALE MARKET REPORT.

Quotations given below are for large
lots. Jobbers' prices are higher.
EGGS. Nearby fresh Virginia. IS;
west Virginia and southwest Virginia.
l4a14h; Tennessee, 14a1414; duck eggs,
Western firsts. 3Oa3O1z: seconds. c4a25.
Process. fancy, 25a26; fair to good. ga
%. Store packed, fresh. 19a2O.
CHEESE. - New York state factory,
new. large. 16ha17.
POULTRY.-Chickens spring. per h..
2sa30: chickens. winter, 1sa22: mems. per
H.. Az; ROSTERS per h., z; keats. per
h., II; turkeys. toms. per h.. Halls;
turkeys. hens. per h., 16a17; ducks. ..er
h., 13a14.
DRESSED POULTRY.-Hens, choice.
per h.. Is: ROSTERS. per h.. 7aS:
chickens. per Id, 1sa2O: ducks. per h..
keys, toms, per h.. 16a17.
VEGETABLES. - Potatoes. per bbl..
No. 1. 1.6Oa2.25; per bu., S5a9O; No. 2.
per bbl:. 50a1.O0; sweet potatoes. per
bbl. 3Ooa5.00: yams. per Dbl. 3.3oa45o:
onions. per Dbl. 2:ooa2.25: onions. per
bu., 90; peppers. Fla, per carrier. 1.50a
200: cabbage, early Yorks, per bbl.. 200
ALSO; caulif1ower, per basket. 1.5Oa2.25;
kale, per bbl.. 25a5O; spinach. per bbl.,
1:ooa1;5o; sgsplant. per crate. 1 da
beans. Fla, per basket, 400: new
beets. per bunch. 3a5; lettuce. per las
ket, 1.OOa2.5O; okra, per carrier. 3.50a
400; celery. per bunch. 5oa1.oo; celery.
sprouts, per qt, sa1O: tomatoes. Fla.
per crate, 1.5Oa2.5O: peas. per basket.
1.5Oa2.5O; asparagus. per doz. punches,
2OOa3.OO; rhubarb. per doz. punches. IS
a45.
GREEN FRUITS. Apples. per Dbl.
n. 10 h@< m
500: navels. Cal. per box. e.5oas.25;
grape fruit, per crate, 3OOa5.Oo; tanger-
Ines, per strap, 3.50a6O0: pineapples,
Fla. per crate, 3.OOa4.OO; cranberries,
per box, 2.oOa25o: cranberries. per bbl..
7.ooa1oOO; Strawberries. Fla. per qt..
l5a3O.
HAY AND STRAW. - Hay, western.
No. 1, 17.OOa17.5O; No. 2. 16.Oca16.5O;
mixed. 14.O0a16.0O. Straw, rye, bundle.
13.5Oa14.OO: rye. machine thrash, oO0a
$50; wheat. 8.5oa7.O0: oat straw. per
ton, 0.OOa9.5O.
DRESSED MEAT.-Pork. small and
neat. per cwt. 500: large. 7.50aa.0O.
LIVE STOCK.-Cattle. extra. per cwt.,
6.OOa65O; butcher. per cwt. 5.00a5.50:
ordinary. per cwt.. 2.50a3O0. Hogs. per
cwt., gross. 6.O0a6.5O. Sheep. per h..
5asM: fall lambs e Choice nI per h. Has;
Calves, choice, per h., IN: medium,
per h., Cal.
BEEF CUTS.-Ribs. No. I. per h.. Is;
No. 2. IA; No. 3, II. Rounds. No. I, per
h., 12h: No. 2, 8: No. g. 8. Lotns. No. I.
Der lb., ia; No. 2, 10; No. 3. IL. Chucks.
No. /. per lb.. 8: No. 2. g: No. 8. Z.
WOOL AND HIDES-Wool, washed.
free Of burrs. per h., 25: unwashed. 1sa
Fl. Hides, green, per h.. 8: dry. per h..
Gall. Sheepskins. green. each. 50a75;
dry, each, 25a60. Mink. each. 2.00a2.5O;
raccoon, 25a75; red fox. 1.25a1.5O; skunk,
25a75; opossum, 1Oa15: gray fox, 85a60:
muskrat, 15a27; muskrat kits, 8: rabbit
skins, 1. Calfskins. green, each. 1.o0a
1925: dry flint hides. per h.. 8; dry
salted hides, 8.
GRAIN.-Wheat, per bu.. S1a95. Corn.
western white. No. 2. per bu., 6Oa65:
mixed, 59a63. Bran, per ton, 30.00a32. 90.
Middlings, per ton, 30.OOa32.OO.