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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1908-03-28

Windsor district, says the Westminster Sentt-
mel, made practical dem onstration of the value
OF the King ''split-log" road drag. This de-
vice, the invention of Missouri farmer, is so
simple that any handy man can make one in
few hours. and so inexpensive that every far.
mer can afford to own one. 1t has frequently
been described in the farm papers and the DEM
onstratiou made by Messrs. Hartman and Bale
shows that it will do all that is claimed for it.
The road selected to be operated on is conf
monty known az the "Jewsburgh" road,
which was very rough and deeply rutted.
few rounds of the drag changed it from q
road, the ruts being firmly filled and leveled.
By q coincidence the road machine was also
put 10 work on Saturday on the Uniontown
road, one mile being put into condition /; but
at the close of the day the honOrs were with the
drag. The difference in the character of the
work done by the two devices is striking. The
road. after being worked with the road machine,
remained damp. soft and spongy, while that
worked with the drag was hard, dry and smooth,
all the water appearing to have been squeezed
out of the dirt in the operation. The further
advantages in favor of the drag are that twice
as much road can be worked with it as COM
pared with the road machine, with much less
horsepower and without the necessity o! any
special skill in handling.
This experiment definitely proves the value
of this simple homemade device and leads one
to believe that fairly good roads may be had
even during the winter months by the expendi-
ture of little time and trouble. While the
King drag will probably not supercede the
road machine, it can be made most valuable
adjunct until such time as paternal State shall
build for US a series of fine stone highways.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
interesting Wedding.

Miss Selma Agricola and MT. L. H. Norris were quietly married at the Church of the Advent Episcopal church last night, the Rev. Dr. w E. Evans, rector, officiating. Only the immediate relatives of the contracting parties and a few friends were in attendance.
 While the wedding was simple and very quiet one, the ceremony was very impressive. c. P. Agricola, brother of the bride, was best man and Mrs. Dora Green was bridesmaid. MT. and Mrs. Nor ris will go to New Orleans for their bridal trip and after about 10 days will return to make their home in Birmingham.
 Mir Norris is connected with No. com- pany of the fire department and is one Of its most popular members. Mrs. Norris is a well-known and popular young lady of Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
THOMAS E. RYAN
 IS OUT OF CUISINES

New York. December 2S.-Thomas F. Ryan, admittedly one of the greatest pow CTS in the financial world, announced to- day that yielding to the advice of his physicians, he had resigned from the di- rectorate of 34 corporations. The only en- terprises in the management of which MT. Ryan retains Q hand are the Morton Trust company, the National Bank of Com merce and the American Tobacco com pany.
 MT. Rysns action was taken in pur- suance of policy of retirement first adopted two years ago. when he was told by his physicians that the multiplicity of cares devolving upon him as the chief steersman of so many financial organiza- tions were more than sufficient in them selves to tax the endurance of any one individual, and was rapidly undermining his health. After a busy career of 40 years, most of which had been spent in mapping out and carrying to successful issues consultations of street railway and lighting interests of gigantic magni- tude, MT. Ryan felt that he could un- harness himself from his many business responsibilities and devote the remaining years of his life to comparative leisure.
 MT. Ryan today said:
 This step has been taken after long and mature deliberation. There is no sig nificance to it other than my doctors told me to let up. They first advised me to unload some of my responsibilities two years ago, and since then I have grad ually withdrawn from the directorates of 34 corporations. My recent resignations are but the continuance of the policy adopted two years ago of unloading busi- ness responsibilities as rapidly as I can in justice to the interests involved"
 Among the corporations from the diree- torate of which MT. Ryan has resigned are the Commercial Trust company of Philadelphia, the Continental Rubber Company of America the Mercantile Trust company of New York and the Sea- board Air Line railway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
HARGIS TRIAL IS
 NEARLY ENDED

Irvine, Ky, December 23.-Haggling over instructions both by defense and prosecution provided the features of the trial here today of Beach Hargis for the murder of his father, Judge James Hargis, the Kentucky feud lead CT. The defense, after resting its case with the testimony of Mrs. Louellen Hargis, wife of the murdered man, and mother of the defendant, objected to the draft of the instructions for a time.
 There will be three speeches for both sides tomorrow, Senator-elec w. O. Bradley closing the case for liar gis, and Commonwealth Attorney Kelly Rash closing for the state.
 Yes, expect to eat my Christmas dinner at home" said young Harg1s at the end of the days proceedings.
 Later it was decided to hear some of the argument tonight and four speeches were made. The remaining four will conclude the case tomor- row.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
At The Bijou.

The name of the new A. H. Woods production to introduce Dave Genaro and Ray Bailey, the well-known vaudeville team of headliners in the field of melo- drama, is Tony the Bootblack." It Is a strong play in four acts and P scenes and is the attraction at the Bijou theatre this week.
 The plot unfolds the story of a young heiress who has been Kidnapped by the notorious Black Hand gang and held foI ransom. She is subjected to all sorts of cruelties by the villain and villainess and the fiendlsh leader of the gang.
 The piece is full of action, sensations thrills and exciting sltautions and cli- maxes. Tn the final act the stars have an opportunity to give their speciality The supporting company is above the average. There will be a matinee this afternoon and a special Christmas mati- nee tomorrow afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
ROOSEVELT ACTS
 AS SANTA CLAUS

Washington, December 23.-'Hello, Is this the White House?"
 Yes"
 well, there are about 22oo pounds of turkeys here at the Union station for you"
 "All right; send them right along"
 About an hour later a big express wagon, creaking and grooming be- heath it's precious load of Christmas turkeys, drove into the snow covered White House grounds. There was a big fellow, a gift from the President. for each of the 100 or more employees about the White House. Raised on a fine poultry farm In Virginia, killed and picked today, the turkeys were in prime condition to serve as the piece de resistence to many happy Christ mas table.
 Those employees who were not on hand tonight to receive their gift from Santa Claus Roosevelt. who handed them out through his steward, will re- ceive their turkeys tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
No. 6, EnsIey'S Record Breaker,
 To Be ReIighted
AMPHI0N CLUB ENTERTAINS
Male Chorus to Reeharse at EIks' Hall. Odd Fellows Nominate Officers. Personal and General.
 News.
By c. IL. MANDY.

Ensley, December 23.-(Special.)- ficia1s of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company to the superintend- ents of the blast furnaces at Ensley to make preparation to light up and blow in" No. furnace. This furnace has Just been refined and generally over hauled and has been drying out for the past week. No. was the first improved furnace erected in Ensley and holds the record for output, over 400 tons of pig Iron in 24 hours. It also has a remarkable monthly record by far exceedingly in output any ether blast furnace in the south.
 When erected 1t was so far ahead of the other furnaces in equipment and design and made such a remarkable showing that the other furnaces were modelled after 1t and today there stands in Ensley the best equipped and most modern blast furnace in the world.
 The lighting up of No. will cause much satisfaction to the people of Ensley generally and tends to indi- cate the intention of the steel cor poration to put the entire force at work. As was stated yesterday the steel plant will shut down for the holidays and start up Monday with an increased force, for in addition to "blowing in" No. 6, several new open hearth furnaces will be put into op- eration.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Personal and General.

MT. and Mrs. H. G. Sargent of Russell vile, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. R. E. Tidwell at Ensley Highlands.
 Superintendent N. R. Baker of the Ensley Public schools will attend the Southern Educational association, which will hold it's seventeenth annual session at Atlanta, Ga., December 29, and 30.
 The following teachers will visit their homes during the holidays: T. W. Smith Misses Augusta Bloodworth, Meri Harvey Mary Jones, Ada Street, Hallie Scruggs Sabina Dupont, Alice Foreman, Misses Lochie Hudson, Cecile Kron, Inez Clark Georgia Kyser, Frances Read, Ruth Phil lips, J. c. Blackwell, Misses Lillie Fair Smith, Mary M. Brown, Katie B. Harri- son, Frankie Enzor, Vera Barton. Chrissie Champion.
 Charles Williams who is attending the law department of the University of Ala bama, spent a few days with friends in Ensley. MT. Williams Is one of the del egates from Theta Chapter to the biennial convention Of the Sigma Nu fraternity which meets in Chicago this month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
IRISH ENVOY HAS
 TALK WITH TAFT

Augusta, Ga., December 23.-Sir Horace Plunkett, head of the Irish department of agriculture, and knight ed for his interest and service in ed- ucational and agricultural matters, kept an appointment wis President elect Taft today which was made for him by President Roosevelt. Sir Horace came on late afternoon train from Washington and began his return to that city two hours later.
 The object of his visit to MT. Taft as explained by the latter, was to ascertain to what extent the next President is interested in the question involved in the conservation of the natural resources of the country, and particularly regarding the latest com mission President Roosevelt has ap- pointed, which Is charged with the duty of reporting on how the comforts of rural life may be increased. Sir Horace has been making a close per sonal study of the work under Chief Forester Clifford Pinchet, and ex- pressed himself as both highly pleased and greatly benefited by what has been demonstrated to him in this coun- try.
 While MT. Taft did not make state ment of his position for publication on the subjects discussed he indicated that his visitor departed in good spir- its, the only regret being that be- cause of the delay of the arriving train his interview was cut short.
 Miss Helen Taft, the only daughter of the President-elect, and Mrs. Taft, arrived here today from Byrn Mawr, where she is attending school. She will spend the holidays with her par ents.
 With the return from Savannah to- morrow of Robert Taft, the entire fam fly of the President-elect will be to- gether for the first time since his nomination for the presidency last June. The Terrett cottage presents holiday appearance, the decorations having been added to by holly and mistletoe brought in by countrymen and cut flowers from the neighbors. Christmas dinner will be partaken of by the Tafts at the home of MT. and Mrs. Landon Thomas No preparations for a celebration of the day have been made. After partially deciding on 20- mile trip tomorrow as the guest of the Augusta and Aiken trolley road, MT. Taft said tonight he believed it would be impossible for him to go at this time The trip may be made later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
MaIestic ReopenInu.

The ss Improvements and alterations which cost s2000o, are practically com pleted at the Majestic theatre and it will be reopened on next Monday night Former patrons will hardly recognize the house as the same place, and 1t IS certain that none will recognize the class of the vaudeville bills which will be presented in the future.
 For the opening bill there will be nine acts, with three distinct headliners Everything that goes to make vaudeville popular will be offered. The Five Brown Brothers are considered unedualled as instrumental musicians. The American Newsboys Quartet Is already known here The Mozarts offer originality with their snow shoe dancing. The other acts in clude Flo Adler and a small boy, singers of popular songs; Harry Tauda, won- derful Japanese equilibrist; John H. W. Byrne, mot a liar, just a story-teller" Maynard and von Mitzel in a comedy success entitled "A Timely Awakening l; Tom Powell, black face comedian, and Lottie and Bert Walter, dancers and singers.
 There will be a matinee every afternoon next week with the exception of Mon- day, and a performance nightly.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Amphion Club Dance.

The arrangements for the annual are about completed and the event promises to be an elaborate affair. John R. Byrum, president, and the committee in charge, have been un- tiring in their efforts to make the affair surpass any previous effort. The dance will be held in Perkins hall, which has been transformed into a place of beauty by the decorating com mittee,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
At the Gayetv,

The World Beaters are drawing large audiences at the Gayety this week and judging by the approval shown at each performance the show Is one of the most pleasing that has ever appeared at this popular house.
 Manager McArdle has arrang l a neat bill of extra entertainment this week. Every night during he week something new is offered after the regular perform ance. The amateur and boxing contests, together with the waltzing contest will take place during the balance of the week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Male Chorus to Meet.

The Jefferson male chorus held re- hearsal at the Elks' home this evening and much progress was made. The chorus will render several selections at the Elks' Christmas tree entertainment Friday. All members of the chorus are requested to meet at the Elks' hall at 2:30 o'clock Friday evening for final instructions,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
EnsIey Lodge l. o. o. F.

Ensley Lodge I. 0. 0. F. met today in regular session. In addition to the regu- lar order of business, nomination of of fioers was made. Several names were suggested. The nominations will remain open until next meeting night when of- ficers will be elected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Eleanor Robson cominq.

Among the attractions which will be seen at the Jefferson this season will be the distinguished young actress Miss Eleanor Robson, who, with an excellent supporting company will present Vera, The Medium" dramatization of Rich ard Harding Davis's novel of the same name, on Wednesday night December SO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Rlu Saw MIL Burned.

Monroe, La. December 2S.-The saw mill plant of the Matthews Lumber company at Wham, 12 miles north of Monroe, was destroyed by fire this morning. The loss Is $50, 900 partly covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Boys of Company B."
CAST OF CHARACTERS.

CAST OF CHARACTERS.
 Major MacLane-Roland DeCastro.
 Jim MacLane-Wells Gordon.
 c. Holbrook Allen-Walter Fredericks.
 Tony Allen-Paul Gilmore.
 Sigsby Sissen Sewell, called Chick Lyman Overman.
 Babe" Carruthers-Fred H. Morgan.
 George Bright, called Beauty Power.
 DOC" Stuart-Henry Schafer
 Mike McNab-William Vaughn.
 Henry Stabler-Robert Clinton.
 Arthur Stabler-Harry R. McClain.
 Sergeant Walker-Clarence Hill.
 Corporal Robinson-John Kelly.
 Servant-James Driscoll.
 Mrs MacLane-Edna Bern.
 Eileen MacLane-Jane Aubrey.
 Madge Blake-Jimmie Jimeson.
 Florence Henderson-Jennie Wilson.
 Paul Gilmore, supported by an able company, played before an appreciative audience at the Jefferson theater last night in his most attractive presentation since Birmingham theatergoe saw him here several years ago in the comedy, "The Mummy and the Running Bird"
 MT. Gilmore's play this year is ''The Boys of Company B." comedy of New York national guard life, and the young American act6r is perhaps seen to better advantage in this play than in anything in which he has ever appeared. The char acter of Irony Allen" is peculiarly fit- ting to MT. Gilmore's personality and abounding in the cleverest sort of com edy and full of action, The Boys of Con- pany B" is certainly capital play. Clev-
 ola art ahnnnd |. the comedy has body, the plot is skilfully developed, and the characters are all well drawn.
 MT. Gilmore, as Tony Allen, gives delft touches of light comedy and displays youthful buoyancy, being cheerful and sprightly even where conditions are ad- verse. The part is one which might be wholly spoiled by the improper interpre- tation of the finer points, but MT. Gil- more as Tony Allen is delight with his exceptionally clever repartee, his skill ful thrusts and his ability to turn ap- parent defeat into a complete victory where he fights for his love. No detail of the character is left unfinished by MT. Gilmore, who, as the leading character, is certainly highly pleasing in his role end thoroughly entertaining.
 In the opposite role Miss Jane Aubrey as Eileen MacLane is an able supporter of Mr. Gilmore. Miss Aubrey is very pretty and her stage manner is most at tractive. Where buoyancy is brought into the play Miss Aubrey is entirely equal to her part and where her love affair with Tony Allen takes the wrong turn she is equally as skillful in handling her lines.
 Lyman Overman, as Chick" and Miss Jimmie Jimeson, as Madge Blake, who take the part of two lispng characters, were very amusing last night. Harry R. McClain, as Arthur Stabler, Tonys rival, was good in his unattractive role. The less prominent characters were ably played without exception.
 As scenic play '-The Boys of Com pany B. Is well up with the times. The proscenium is very elaborate and the sec ond act, picturing the camp street of Company B. Is no doubt one of the finest seer here this season.
 In his new play MT Gilmore won many new admirers last night and his next ap- pearanoe in Birmingham will beyond question, be welcomed with delight by thea ter-qoers here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
nIha Cat and the Fiddle. ?

eThe Cat and the Fiddle" a child's story, will be the delightful entertainment at the Jefferson theatre Monday and Tuesday nights and Tuesday matinee. When one sees this play 1t will take him back to his childhood days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
honors for Americans.

Paris, December 2s.-Charles Rockwell Lanmann, professor of Sanskrit at Har- yard university, has been elected core spending member of the Academy of Inscriptions and Bellies Lettres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24

superior to all other women about, that she naturally has a small army at her feet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
"The Right of Way"

"The Right of Way" under the man. agement of Klaw & Erlanger, with Guy Standing and Theodore Roberts in lead ing roles, will be the offering at the Jefferson theatre tonight. MT. Roberts as Joe Portugais, the Canadian river man, presents a character which is so complete in its contrast that, notwith- standing Its strength, 1t does not in any way detract from the splendid work of MT. Standing; even though 1t is gen orally accepted as fact that a strong character part of the type which MT. Roberts plays will usually overshadow all others in cast, even though the play may be but "A bit" In this production, however, MT Roberts plays a role which is co-important with that of Mir Stand ing and fully as conspicuous In the de- velopment of the story. The company has been praised by the press.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Florence Gear Christmas.

The Christmas Day offering at the Jef- ferson theatre. matinee and night, will
 be Florence Gear in Marrying Mary" She will be seen in the role of Mary Montgomery, who has tremendous infu- ence over men. She could admire study and perplex them without more than en- toying warmer feeling; and at all times 90 beautiful is she. so fascinating, so far
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-24
Taft Sends Sympathy.

Belgrade, December 2s.-The servian Woman's league has received reply to a message sent to President-elect Taft as follows: MT. Taft and his wifez feel the deepest sympathy and interest in the justifiable movement of the women of Servia to support the national ideas. The love and sympathy of all American women are on your side"
New-York tribune., 1908-02-17
SLEUTHS NAB INTRUDER.
Matching .SRozC Home, DeteCtiUcs
Catch Man Fumbling at Door.

The detectives who engaged in watching
the home of Henry Sanger Snow. the missing
ex-treasurer OF the New York and New Jersey
Telephone Company, at No go Henry street,
Brooklyn. had an exciting time Of it for few
minutes at about o'clock last night. They saw
8 man coming down the block and trying the
areaway gates of each house he along
Finally he entered the Snow yard and tried the
gate. 1t opened and he entered the areaway.
Detective Thornton started ecross the street
TO investigate when the man had remained
furnbIing around the basement door for couple
Of minutes. The stranger saw Thornton coming
and ran out and down the street He was quick
Iy caught and taken Police Headquarters, in
State street
He said his name was George Burns, twenty
seven years old. living at the Peoples Hotel.
William and Frankfort streets, Manhattan When
he was searched Jimmy was found in his
pocket He was held the charge of carrying
burglars tools. He locked up in the Adams
street police station
New-York tribune., 1908-02-17
HEAVY DAMAGE CAUSED
FLOODS SLOWLY RECEDE.
Millions of Dollars Loss, 1cith Much
Suffering, at PHtsburg.

Pittsburg Feb. 16.-After reaching depth OF
SO.7 feet at to-day. and remaining at that
stage for three hours, the high water in the
rivers is now slowly receding- The danger
mark in this city is 30 feet.
The damage and suffering caused by the an
nual flood widespread a remarkable feature
however. is the absence of fatalities AS far as
is known there has been no loss of life. and this
is attributed to the early warnings OF the local
United States Weather Bureau
livestock has perished in considerab bic num-
bers and there many reports Of persons
having narrowly escaped death in endeavors 10
save their property and livestock
Miles of territory in greater Pittsburg and
i+s vicinity are submerged. and it will pc some
time tomorrow before the water will be back
in the channels of the rivers and numerous
small streams. Thousands of business people in
the downtown portion of Pittsburg are attempt
ing tonight to clear the cellars of their build
ings of water. Every few feet along the side
walk are men pumping water. and hundreds of
these little streams can be squirting into the
| 81 eets Electric light plants in these buildings
and other valuable machinery are practically
total loss
The suffering caused by the high water is in
tense Thousands OF persons are living in the
upper floors Of their homes, using skiffs as a
means of transportation The lower portions of
their homes are n4leo WIFI water HI many III
|, stances the household goods we're not removed.
owing TO a lack Of time. and chairs. tables,
pianos and bric-a-brac are floating about the
rooms To add to the suffering Of the flood
victims the weather grew cold to-day and snow
fell The gas connections Of the houses have
been disarranged. and in their present damp
condition life is made miserable for the IN
fortunate occupants
The actual monetary daslase cannot be ascer-
tained at this time. but from all accounts il will
run UP to several million dollars
The damage to the manufacturing plants Of
the Pittsburg district is great.