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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-17

an assortment containing something for every one.
 In the neckwear, underwear and shoe departments the same illustration of how every effort had been made to secure every possible thing to suit the most particular people was made The under wear department was especially true in this regard. the fabrics of exquisite e- sign from the hands of the master de- signers of France being more beautiful than ever.
 The store was beautifully decorated and presented veritable fairyland to all who were fortunate enough to enter. It was crowded all day long. the throng of ladies appearing to pull themselves away as if by force
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-17
Feeder & Berk.

The annual spring opening of Feeder & Berk was distinctly smart occa- sion, attended by throngs of fashion able women. This opening, always one of the smartest and exclusive, is in every way typical of the smart shops of Gotham, and only the most dis tinctive styles are shown. The wom- an of individuality is therefore at home among the array of gowns, and what is called woman's haberdashery.
 Tt is an age of specialization" said MT. Berk, 'and in styles we duplicate nothing"
 The display, spring-like and beauti ful, yet followed the fashion authori- ties of Paris, London. New York. Linens, cottons, the spring silks and woclens, the auto coats. the lingerie gowns for garden parties, the modisn suits for street. everything needed for tue spring trousseau, the Lenten sea-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-17

As announced recently in these columns, the cooperation of the School Improve ment associations has been asked in order to develop settlement work in the district along Avenue F., on the southside. It is proposed to start the work in the present building, which will be repaired and made to look little more attractive. At present it's appearance is anything but inviting, but in time it will present a more attractive aspect.
 It occupies portion of beautiful lot which, is now a playground for the children of the Paul Hayne school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-17
WARSHIP FLEET dS,BUSY { PLUGGING AT THE TARGETS

Magdalena Bay, Lower Cal, March 12.- (By United States Cruiser Buffalo to San Diego, CaL)-March 16-Ready for inn mediate action, if need be, and with three or four feet of hearvy armor belts showing red above the blue of the placid southern waters, the American battleship fleet of 16 modern vessels sailed into Mag dalena Bay today, and after exchanging courtesies with the Mexican authorities, by Governor Sanguinez of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-17
Evans is Gettinu Well.

San Diego, Cal, March 16.-The United States training ship Buffalo arrived here today from Magdaiena Bay, bringing off, cial mail and press diSpatches from Ad- miral Evans battleship fleet. These dis patches say the target practice has al- ready begun and will continue for three weeks when the fleet will sail for the north.
 Rear Admiral Thomas, commanding the second squadron, denies that Admiral Evans has at any time been so. i'll as to turn command of the fleet over to him. Admiral Evans comment on4thes cruise was to the effect. that he was ordered to bring the ships to the Pacific, and cbeyed. All are in splendid trim and ready for any duty. There will be no battle drills at Magdalena Bay, that part of the programme being reserved as usual for the fall. Admiral Evans health is steadily improving and he hopes to be able to leave the ship when the fleet ar r!ves at the California coast where it will stop on the way to San Francisco.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-17

The Improvement association of the Paul Eayne is the central organization taking the initiative in the proposed set settlement work, kindergartens, night other associations The plans will take up in a small way the several features of settlement workk, klndergartens, night schools and sewing schools. The little mothers" will be provided for in a mate rial way. There is no limit to tine plans. as the possibilities are limitless. Mrs. James Bowron and Mrs. Richard F. John ston are committee from the Paul Hayne School Improvement association to arouse interest in the work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-17
Burns Very Confident.

Dublin, March 16.-"Tommy' Burns, the American pugilist, who will meet Jem Roche, the Irish fighter, for the heavy weight championship of the world in this city tomorrow, St. Patricks day. has given evidence of hiS confidence in his ability to beat the Irshman by betting $45OO at to on himself and offering to put up s5Oc0 more at the same odds. The coming f1gct is creating great deal of interest here. "Bill'' Squires. the Aus tralian heayyweisht, who is advising Roche. has announced his intention of challenging the winner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-17
Spring Openings Bring
 .Ouf Shoppers M Th10ngs

son at Palm Beach or the later season at the country house, or sea shore. The opening was brilliant success and in every way gratifying to the popular proprietors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-17
Tasmania Makes a Bid.

Hobart, Tasmania, March 16.-The 1egis- lative council has adopted resolution asking the Tasmanian government to in- vite the American fleet to visit Tasmania.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-17
New Zealand Wants Fleet.

Washington, Marc1 16.-The( people of New Zealand want the Atlantic battle ship fleet, in command of Rear Admiral Evans to visit that, island on the way around the world. An Invitation extended by the premier of New Zealand reached the state department today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-17

Avoid the rush by ordering change in your electric or gas service now.
 B. R., L. & P. Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-17
TOPICS IF GENERAL INTEREST MT. Edward Norman ts Wed
 Miss Chambless MUSICALE AT THE CLUB Little Folk Enjoy Purim 6all-Philan' thropic Work of the Council of Jewish Women-Notes and
 Personals.
MUSICALE AT THE CLUB
BY ANNIE KENDRIck WALKER.

BY ANNIE NENCniON
 The musicale to be given at the Coun- try club tomorrow afternoon for the beh- eft of the district nursing fund Will be a delightful event of the week. Among the favorites in Birminghams musical world who will contribute to the artistic programme will be MT. and Mrs. Gus sen. Mrs E. G. Chandler, Miss Fallon, Mrs. T. H. Aldrich, Jr, Mrs. O'Neill, MT. Hefin. It is hoped that the club members will attend the concert, which will begin at late hour in order that the gentlemen may attend.
 "A beautiful occasion of the season was the Purim ball, danced last evening by a number of children, and given under the auspices of the Council of Jewish Women. The ballroom of the Elks' hall was thronged at an early hour by num- Der of little folk, who had the floor all to themselves until 10 o'clock, when they were served with refreshments. Later the older folk enjoyed dancing and the ball. which was in celebration of festi- val, was a most enjoyable occasion.
 The proceeds from the ball will be de- voted to the numerous charities of the council, which is one of the most active organizations in Birmingham. The mem bers contribute to many causes, main tain a kindergarten at Temple Emanuel, contribute to the district nursing work and alleviate suffering among the Jewish poor There is no nobler organization in the city, or one benefting a greater num- be- of charities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-17

poor There is no nobler organization in the city. or one benefiting a greater num- be- of charities. The Sisters of Providence, in charge of the Seminary of Our Lady, familiarly known as "The Immaculate" at Wash ington, have sent out attractive announce ments of the school. It is the aim of the Sisters of Provi- dence to form good women, accomplished and cultured ladies, to give their pupils an education that will qualify them to fill happily and with justice to them selves and others the positions destined for them by Divine Providence.
 The courses of study are both regular and elective The regular course em- braces all the ordinary academic branches: Christian doctrine, ecclesiastical history, philosophy, literature, rhetoric, English grammar, history and current events, mathematics, science, the ancient and modern languages
 Mrs. Warner shook and her little daughter, Susan Morrow, arrived yester- day from Tuscaloosa, and are the guests
 
 Glen Iris.
 Mrs. John W. Tomlinson will entertain the Highland Book club on Wednesday morning at 10:3O o'clock.
 MT. Edward Wilkinson and MT. Guy Johnson returned recently from a fishing trip to Florida
 
 The members of the choir of the First Methodist church will give an informal reception on Friday evening in the par lors of the church.
 MT and Mrs. Robert Meyer have re- turned from Montgomery.
 Mrs. Walter Gulley of Tuscaloosa is the guest of Mrs George Crukshank.
 MT and Mrs. T. G. Bush, Jr., and their little daughter, Alberta, have re- turned to Gadsden.
 Mrs. Hammond Brown has returned from Texas
 Mrs. George H. Estes will leave today for Eufaula to be the guest of her mother, hrS. MdTy b. InOfnlOu.
 Mrs. A. E. Meadow will entertain the members. of the W. c. T. U. this after noon at her residence on South Twentieth street.
 special programme will be arranged, and beside the members of the union who will be present, there will be a number of other guests.
 The engagement of Miss Emmie Cham bless of Montgomery and MT. Edward R. Norman of Birmingham is announced. the wedding to take place on April F at the Dexter Avenue Methodist church. The Gold Lion Tea room will be opened for inspection on Wednesday afternoon. . Mrs. John Hne is in Atlanta.
 MT. D. s. Looney and his daughter are in Atlanta, the guests of Mrs. J. l.. Hol- combe.
 The Philathea class of the Twenty seventh Street Baptist church, Avenue and Twenty seventh street, will give an ice cream supper on the lawn Of the church Friday evening" March 20, at o clock. Every one is most cordially in- vited, especially the Baracas and Phila- theas of all the other churches.
 Mrs. Spencer of Columbus, Ga. is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Richard Mas sey.
 Mrs. J. Henry Flowers of Georgia is tho guest of MT. and Mrs. Edward Ed mondson. Mrs. Flowers, as Miss Leila Edmondson of Eufaula, was one of the most charming of a group of young bellies there and she has number of friends in Birmingham. She is sister of MT. Edmondson and of pr. John H. Edmondson. --
The evening world., 1908-03-21
NEWSPAPER BOYCOTT ON
RElCHSTAG SPREADING.

BERLIN. March 2l.-Chancellor Won
Bue'ow. in view OF his approaching
speech in the Reichstag on the fore gn
affa rs OF the Empire. is striving TO find
IA way to affect a settlement OF the dif-
ncu.ty between the newspaper report
ers and Parliament. Two days ago the
leader OF the Centre party Herr Groe-
Der, called the newspaper men swine
In open meeting because they hal
jeegei al the remarks OF a member OF
the House TIE reporters decided not
TO send out a word of the RelchstaS
debates uu,il apology and fullest re-
traction mad been offered
To-day they re "eived assurances from
practically every newspaper in Germany
that no mention would be made OF tire
RelchstaS proceedings until Sat!stact 10"
rnl hcen given them. The foreign
news agencies. including Havas and
Fnu-ni"r. and raurrs published in Aus.
tria. Italy London and 81. Petersburg
rave All iIinai Tn .Er movement TO sup
port the parliamentary reporters.
The evening world., 1908-03-21
he following tells how one D
grain Triangule of Diapepsin
will digest 5000 grains of
food and cure Stomach
misery in five minutes.

Some people think they have Indi.
gestion, others Catarrh of the Stom-
ach, others Nervousness, Cancer or
Dyspepsia, etc, Call it this IL you
VIII, but the real name for your
trouble is Fermentation OF what you
eat. with only partial digestion.
Everything you eat turns TO either
Acid, Stomach gas or Stomach poi
son, which weaken the digestive or
sans. causing a lack OF gastric Juice.
Your food souis, is only half digest
ed. and you become affected with loss
OF appetite. pressure and fulness af-
ter eating. burning sensation. a feel
ing Of vomiting. heartburn. water
brash and tenderness in the pit of
the stomach, Shiny tongue, bad taste
in the mouth. constipation, nausea.
belching of gas, dizziness, sick head
aches. Intestinal gripping mental de-
preston and many other common
symptoms
You can cure all this by not eat
ing, by not putting any food in your
stomach to ferment: but how about
the nourishment needed to sustain
YOUR bodily strength? If you are a
The evening world., 1908-03-21
YOUR SOUR STOMACH is CAUSING
ALL THAT MISERY OF INDIGESTION.

stomach sufferer, either man or
woman, young or old, whether You
call 1t Indigestion or any Other
name, go now to your best pharmacy
and give 90 cents for case of
Pape's Diapepsin.
These 22-grain Triangules are
pleasant tasting and as harmless as
candy, and will digest 5000 grains
of any kind OF food you eat.
Every possible kird of Stomach
trouble is readily cured by Diapep-
sin, which takes right hold of the
food in your stomach and digests 1t
alone, without the help of the stom-
ach. just as If your stomach wasn't
there
Your stomach will be as good as
any after you stop this fermentation
of everything you eat-this forma-
ton of Stomach Gas. After few
DAYS use of Diapepsin your Stomach
will again he in good working order
YOUR intes.iues will be clean and
fresh. and you will nave no use for
laXatives or liver regulators.
Pape's Diapepsin ~ not secret
connection or patent medicine, as the
complete formula is plainly printed
on each case. 1t IS prescription
built upon a thoroughly scientific
principle, which will prove true 10
any stomach sufferer within nVe
minutes after taking the first lrl-
angllle
The evening world., 1908-03-21
GEN. STOESSEL
BEGINS HIS TEN
YEARS. JAIL TERM
Hoped to the Last That Car
Would Grant Him Full Par
don--PriSon Crowded.

ST. PETERSBURG. March 2l.-Lieut.-
Gen. Stoessel, who yesterday began to
serve ten years in prison for cowariice
and treason in surrenierinE Port Arthur
10 the Japanese. occupies room in
the fortress Of 81 Peter and s. Paul
adjoining that Of Rear Admiral NeboS-
atuff. who is serving Ike sentence
for surrender to the japanese on the
Sea OF Japan. The room Is about %
feet square and overlooks little gar
den. where the officers are permitted
10 promenade.
stoesser. family has received per
mission 10 returnish his cell. The or
ficers of the fortress run private
mess OF their own. and 10 TINS Cen
Stoessel has been admitted.
The Generals transfer TO the fortress
Yesterday was unexpected He per
sisted until the very last in hoping tha'
the Emperor would pardon him
The fortress officials We're not pre-
pared fer hts reception. There was No
room available, and 10 secure one they
were forced TO GlspoSsess two oihceFS
who had served under Admira! NeooSa-
ton
The evening world., 1908-03-21
Kaffenburgh Accompanies Ex-
Convict Lawyer to Europe
After Strong Tirade.
WILL RESIDE IN PARIS.
First Stop to Re in London,
Where He viii Entertain
His Acquaintance.
Before sailing for Europe on the Lust

Before sailing for Europe on the Lust
tania to-day ABE" Hummel. through
his roly-poly nephew, Abe" Humme.
Kaffenburgh. made a TRADE against
newspapers, Kafrenourgh declaring that
his uncle had been bounded by the press
Of New York.
Mr. Hummel wishes TO say through
me that he is done with newspapers for
good and ALL" said the nephew THE
more you do for newspapers the harder
they hit you"
Wouldn't it be better for you to make
some denials OF the charges made
against Hummer" suggested a reporter.
Il want no advice" snapped kaffen-
burgh. Il make my living by giving ad-
vice. not asking IT."
Don't you find that some trouble,
. now that you are disbarred from prac-
tice?" inquired a man who had stopped
to listen TO Kaffenburghs abuse OF
newspapers.
Hummel did not venture from his
cabin, nor did his sister. Mrs. Kaffen-
burg, who, with her son, accompanied
. fim to Europe, and the nephew was
depended upon to do all the talking.
He was still talking when the dig tur-
biner swung into the stream and started
on her trip across the ocean.
Hummel made known his plans 10
few intimate friends last night before
he went on the ship. 1t is said that, on
arrival In London. he will be the guest
of Teddy Michaels, a theatrical man.
at the Savoy Hotel Later he VII!
rent a furnished house in London and
entertain his friends there.
His next move will be to Faris, where
. second house will be secured A motor
trip will follow the season in Paris.
Hummel said that when he reached
his home on Thursday he received hun
dreis Of messages, letters and cable
gramme. some from the Earl of Yar-
mouth, Nine. Sembrich. Josephine ia
cob! and Lillian Russell.
The evening world., 1908-03-21
ROBBED HOTEL GOTHAM.

Santo Potachi was arrested to-day al
the Hotel Gotham.
Santo has been in America less than
year AS he was leaving the hotel,
where he worked as dish washer
Charles Weiss. another employee. no.
ticed an unusual angularity about his
figure, and called the attention OF
House Detective Walsh to II. Walsh
found knives spoons and forks to the
value of $50 tucked away in the dish
washers pockets.
Santo was weeping when Manager Gus
Carl Berger appeared against him in
the Yorkville Court. and he wept more
violently when he was told that. not
having completed his residence OF a
wear in this country he would prob
ably be deported He was held in sl0Oc
bail
The evening world., 1908-03-21
ROOSEVELT CoNFERS ON
PENDING LEGISLATION.

WASHINGTON. March 2l-An i'm
portant conference was held at the
White House to-day, the President hav-
ing summoned there Senator Aldrich
and Representatives Payne, Dalzell and
Hepburn for the purpose of consulting
as to the legislative programme whicn,
t. is understood includes measures
amendatocy of the employers liability
act: the bill modifying the power Of
Injunction. the Aldriah financial bill,
the Hepburn proposition to amend the
Sherman antitrust law, and the
proposition to prosecute tariff inquiry
during the recess Of Congress.
The evening world., 1908-03-21
Many Long Island Theatre
Goers Sustain SprainS
and Bruises.
BOATS BOW SMASHED.
Passengers Shaken from Seats
ani Thrown Against
Rails and Posts.

Many residents OF Jamaica. Corona,
Flushing and Other Long Island towns
,re nursing sprains. bruises and
n.vnches to-day as results OF an acct
dent that happened while one OF the
a:,er-theatre Thirty,ourth street ferry
boats was goa5 into the slip at long
Island Clty last night.
The boat was SO crowded that not
withstand!ng the chi.liness OF the night.
the decks We're packed with men and
women majority of then. in evening
drrSs. TH,se were Jolted ana thrown
around ike pills in a box When the
BOW of the boat came into violent col
.ision with the big bridge OF the slip.
The collision was caused by a mis-
understanding of the gnal from the
pilot by the engineer and the first
he passengers knew Of It was a tear
ing. crashing sound ana the violent
,hock The bow of the boat was stove
IN and the bridge was put entirely out
Of commission.
The passengers In the cabin were
only shaken out of their seats, but
hose on the decks were thrown against
Zach other. the posts rails and the ron
atticed gate. while women screamed
and grabbed at anything in sight The
panic was quieted by the boats Off
GERS and the frightened passengers
landed on the Long Island shore over
an improvtsed gangplank
Among the passengers who were hurt
We're Miss Catherine Guider. eighteen
years old. Of No. Sd Evergreen avenue.
The evening world., 1908-03-21
JUDGE BLACKLISTS JURY.

TIE Jury in the County Court, Brook
lyn which returned verdict Yesterday
acqu,tting George Holtz Of having as
~Guted Irene Fleiscnman, fourteen
years old, was rebuked by Judge Faw
cett.
'Jurymen," said the Court. you are
a Dsgrace to this community and to
yourselves. nope YOU have no
mothers. wi"cs daughters or sisters 10
ace You when yoI 90 home after .o-
Grating such d man as this His p.ctNS.
IS iu the EuEueS' Ga.itrv. lie has
ro1s'ed Of his crime against this child
! Will never willingly accept any one of
1u Nc 4 Juror again
The evening world., 1908-03-21
HSw.@oS Q. CANNON.
Continued from First Page.)

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The
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from whore
it talk personal things He Horace
and
his significant
And then he the Presidential
that we.rnigh 0
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had him
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The evening world., 1908-03-21
lCCUSER SHOOTS MAN
WHEN COURT ACQUlTS HIM.

KANE. Pa, March 2l.--Charles Roo
back. twouty-three years old, shot Will
lam CharinskI. aged thirty, and then
fired a bullet through his own head
tate last night. Both men will probably
d!'.
R'ohack accused Charinski Of TAX
ing money from him and had him ar
rested The case was dismissed for the
'ack OF evidence and Rooback. unsat-
isded. quarrelled with Charinski and
then used the revolver.
The evening world., 1908-03-21

The perCentage OF actual reserve OF
the Clearing House banks at the close
of business yesterday was 2s55.
The statement of banks and trust
companies of Greater New York not
members of the Clearing House SHOWS
that these institutions have aggregate
deposits OF s7i9 ls3 200. total cash on haud
s53, ,590.500 and loans amounting to
e775 54O 100
The evening world., 1908-03-21
BANK SURPLUS NOW
UP TO $37,424,45O
Highly Favorable Clearing
House Statement Shows an
Increase of So,759,375.

This weeks bank statement. issued to-
day. was highly favorable in every re-
Cpect. all the figures going to show that
money Is plentiful. An increase OF So
75s.375 in the surplus was recorded. the
total now being s3I, ,424. $50. The report,
as issued ut the Clearing House, was as
The evening world., 1908-03-21
ABRUZZI, SAILING,
DECLARES SILENCE
MEANS CONSENT.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-30

Good beer root yields an average Of l:
per cent OF sugar.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-07-01
Chamberlain, Mailer, Spence, voted

Chamberlain, Maier, Spence, voted
no.
On motion the board voted to rec
ommend to the legislature the enac-
zion of a law providing for one
board for all state schools
The committee of Drain citizens
appeared before the board and with
drew their offer to contribute funcs
to maintain the central Oregon nor
NAL school The executive commit
tee was placed in charge of the
property.
Election of Officers.
Governor Chamberlain was re-
elected chairman of the board, G. L.
Starr secretary, G. E. Spence Of Car
us was re-appolnted regent for six
years, and all standing committees
were re-appointed.
The executive committee was au-
thorized to employ Harry M. shafer
of Cheney, Wash, or ]. r. Campbell
of Weatherford, Oklohoma, as pres
ident Of the Ashland normal scho VI.
The committee reports on facul-
ties for the three schools were
adopted. There are still a number
OF, vacancies left to be filled by the
board. The board adjourned to
meet in October. Subject to call OF
the president, when the legislative
report will be adopted.
Presidents r. L. French and r. ID.
Ressler were reelected for Draiu
and Monmouth.
The following were named on the
faculties of the various normals:
Monmouth-A. F. Campbell; A. b.
Buckham, T. c. Powell, L. A. Rob-
ertson, Mrs. e. M. Pennell, May
Babbitt, II. z. Thrap, Sarah Tuthill.
Western-Miss Clara G.. Hill, Miss
Anna j. Crayne, Paul II. Wyman.
Miss Clara G. French, VIM. P. Nit
chell, Miss Agnes Bullfinch. Mrs.
Worden, II. X. Chlrkland, Miss Car
rie Lyddle.
Ashland-Wm. Mellinger, Mrs.
Armilda Daughty, II. II. Wardrip, A.
X. Jay, Mrs. Emma B. Wickersham,
and Mrs. Catherine Gloan.