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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
FIREMEN ANSWER
 FOUR ALARMS
Loss Sustainei In Each Case Was SIight-One Alarm Down
 Town.

The fire department responded to four alarms yesterday but none of the fires resulted in extensive losses.
 The first call, yesterday morning at g O clock, was to the residence of Mrs. J. Patterson at 63O North Nineteenth street. When the fireinen arrived they found the house full of smoke, but never did locate it's source. The loss sustained was very slight, if any.
 The second alarm was turned in at Fifth avenue and Twentyninth street. In some manner one of the box cars standing on the tracks of the Southern railroad caught fire and four cars were partially burned before the blaze was ex- tinguished. ss
 At $40 yesterday afternoon the entire department was called to, First avenue and Twentieth street A box of trash in the rear of the Theatorium, a moving picture theatre on Twentieth street be- tween Morris and First aveneus, was the source of trouble. The blaze was ex- tinguished before any loss was entailed.
 At 8 O clock last night a box car on Railroad avenue and Twenty-fourth street caught fire and was partially de- stroyed, entailing a very slight loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
ADJUSTMENTS.
At the Bijou,

Dora Thorne," which began a week S engagement at the Bijou theatre last night, Is dramatizatlpn from Bertha M Clay's famous novel of the same name. The play is very good version of the story and it has the qualities that ap- peal to the feminine mind 1t is said that most women and girls have read Dora Thorhe'' and they are sure to give a cordial reception to the play at the Bijou theatre this week. The plot is laid in England and concerns itself with the fortunes of a lodgekeeper's beautiful daughter. She is wooed and won by the son of an English nobleman, but the young mans father objects and there are many complications which serve to keep four acts well filled with interest Dora is sweet and lovely creature with an- gelic traits. but she does not win happi- ness without having to enduee many tribulations and pains of the heart Miss Cuba Niblo, who takes the leading role, succeeds in making a truthful stage ere arion of Bertha M. Clay's character and the supporting company is fair. The play is well staged and will no doubt equal the success of Lena Rivers' another play from a Bertha M. Clay novel, which did a surprising business at the Bijou.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
RAILROADS FIGHT
 THE TRESPASSER
HEAVY LOSSES OF BOTH LIFE AND PROPERTY LAST YEAR LEAD OFFICIALS TO ATTEMPT TO STOP ALL TREsPASSING.

The trespasser is becoming a na- tional evil Especially is this true in cities of Birmingham's size, where he becomes not only dangerous to railway employees when trespassing on the yards. but hundreds lose their lives a s result.
 The past year has been record breaker along this line. Brave detec- tives and fiagmen, brakemen and other railroad employees have been picked up dead in the yards as result of the trespasser At least dozen of the same class have been struck by en- zines while passing over the railroad lines.
 When all the railroad improvements and entrances now under way are com pleted, it is understood that the rail roads will take steps to further prevent this practice both as protection to themselves and the man who takes his life in his hands The tracks will be made impregnable as far as possible, and with the assistance of county and city officials the line of entrance will be carefully guarded. This would mean decrease in the loss of stolen proper tv from freight yards of thousands of dollars.
 The importance of this matter is ex- plained by an item in the Railway World for this week:
 Some idea of the seriousness of the problem of dealing with trespassers on railroad%s To be gathered from the fact that the completed records, now compiled, show that S09 men were killed or died from injuries received while in the act of trespassing on the line of the Pennsylvania railroad sys- tenn during the year 1907. So impor- tant has this matter become that the New York and Chicago General Man agers' association have taken it up. Officers of these associations estimate that more than half the 10,000-people killed last year on American railroads were trespassers. Some of the state railroad commissions are also agitating this subject, and it is stated that the topic will be one of the important matters of discussion before the next annual meeting of all tse state railway commissions.
 To abate these nuasances, and to stop thes many accidents resulting there- from, railroads are seeking to enlist the support of all state and county au- thorities How extensive this evil is at the present time will also appear in the fact that 4156 arrests for tres passing and illegal train riding were made on the right of way of the Penn sylvania railroad last year. During the same period, 466 men were arrested for larceny. Larceny, of course, is an extreme form of trespass, and the tres passer very frequently develops into a thief. What the Pennsylvania rail- road suffered from larceny in 1907 is to be seen in the fact that the compahy paid out during the year $4S6,006 in claims for losses which were traced to thefts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
ORDERED ID SURVEY ROUTE FUR TUNNEL Milner Will Make Careful ES-
 innate of Cost GAN MAKE REPORT SOON The Only Immediate Drawback Seems To Be the Cost of Getting Down
 To Proper Grade-Rieht of
 Way Assured.
GAN MAKE REPORT SOON

Already the proposition to build tun- mel through Red mountain is beginning to leave the conversation stage, and ae- tive work will begin this week. The in structions issued yesterday to County Engineer Pitt S. Milner by the board of revenue, practically mean that the tunnel will be built
 MT. Milner was instructed to survey im- mediately the proposed tunnel route, draw up the maps and proies, and compile all information necessary for arriving at a close estimate of the cost
 MT. Milner has taken charge of the work and within a week or ten days he will have the report ready for the board of revenue.
 While it is granted that the tunnel is an important step, the only drawback to the immediate construction is the cost of get ting down to a proper grade. Estimates of $15,000 are declared to be entirely too low, but MT McGeever thinks that the cost can easily be met by the county, city and the. railway company
 The right of way is no longer a matter of doubt. Consultations have been held with the land agent of the Tennessee company, and he holds out the greatest encouragement to those seeking the route. The company would object to a cut but beyond any doubt they would gladly per init any well constructed improvement, such as a tunnel
 It is more than a probability that with in a month the dirt will be flying, and before the summer is past there will be a hole through the side of the mountain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
F.REMAN's BALL.
Everything Ready for Relief Associa-
 ton Ball Tomorrow Night.

Chief of Police George H. Bodeker and the officers and members of the police department have received invitations from Chief Bennett of the fire depart ment to the seventh annual ball of the Firemen's Relief association, to be held in the city hall armory tomorrow night.
 The Firemen's ball this year gives prom ise of being the greatest ever held, as although no canvass for the sale of tickets has been made, many tickets have been sold. Last year great num- Der O. people were turned away on ac- count of the insufficieney of the size of the armory, which will be none too large tomorrow night.
 The ball will be strictly a dance affair and an attractive programme of dances has been arranged by Capt. J. E. Keith R. M. Waggoner and R. Burnett, the committee on arrangements. Harms orchestra will furnish the music, and with the usual royalty of the fire laddies as hosts the ball promises to be an enter taining one, indeed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
APPOINTMENTS IN
 ORDER BY MICKLE
MISS EMMA IEEDY OF BlRMING- HAM ONE O. THE MAIDS OF HoNoR-MRs. 4EEDY IS HEAD QUARTERS cHAPERoN.

An order from New Orleans contains several important appointments:
 The names of the chief marshal, sponsor and maids of honor at the Confederate Veterans reunion were announced in the following general orders issued by Adju- tant General William D. Mickle, U. c. ": l. In accordance with the invariable eus- tom which has existed from the organiza- tion of the United Confederate Veterans that of appointing the major general com manding the division in which the reunion is to be held as chief marshal of the parade, the general commanding hereby appoints Maj. Gen. George F. Harrison, commanding Alabama division, chief marshal of the parade at Birmingham re- union.
 ?. Major General Harrison will, upon the occasion of the parade. place the senior brigadier general of his division in command of the Alabama division, and give his entire attention to the important duty of chief marshal.
 Sponsor for the south, Miss Sarah Lee Evans, daughter of Gen. Clement A. Evans of Georgia, who gallant deeds as a Confederate leader is an open book to all citizens of the southland
 Maids of honor, Miss Varina Cook, daughte- of Gen. V. Y. Cook of Arkansas, who as a boy soldier of Kentucky and d ofollower of the great Forrest performed his part in the most worthy manner and Miss Emma McDavitt Leedy, daughter of Maj. William R. Leedy of Alabama, who, when a mere youth, displayed the greatest herosm when arrested as spy. | and was near being executed, but never showed the white feather or hinched.
 Headquarters chaperon, Mrs. William B. Leedy of Birmingham.
 By command of STEPHEN D. LEE,
 General Commanding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
Birmingham, April 20, D. I
AUTO SPEEDERS
 MUST LOOK OUT
Policemen Given Instructions to Take Names of violators and Turn
 W Them In.

Considerable complaint is being made at police headauarters of speeding au- tomobiles Officers are daily turning in the numbers of autos running about the streets at an excessive rate of speed and arrests are being made regularly.
 According to the law no automobile or other vehicle should run by a cross ing at a rate of speed higher than eight miles an hour. Chief Bodeker has in- structed his men to look out for violators of this law, with further instructions if possible, to arrest all ''speeders.' and where arrests cannot be effected to take the number of the automobile and turn it into the office, after which the offender of the law will be looked up and be re- uuired to make bond until he can receive trial in the police court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21

Young America must not usurp Bir- minghams streets and highways for ex- hibitions of the national game. Since the baseball season opened in full blast last week energy has been injected into the blood of the youngsters all over the city and the baseball fever has spread every where.
 Consequently pedestrians have been lodging "hot liners'' and home-runs, and have many times ducked their heads to get out of the way of foul tips, and jumped high in the air to keep their shins out of the way of "skinners," and flower beds have been torn up, window glasses smashed by line drives, and there is no telling what else has occurred.
 The police department has received nu- merous complaints about this matter and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
PLUMBERS IN SESSION.
Alabama Association Will Have Ban-
 quet Tonight.

The Alabama Master Plumbers will enjoy banquet tonight at the close of their fourteenth annual convention.
 There is large crowd in attendance. Speeches will be made by some 15 of the attending plumbers who are full of the spirit of the organization and it's future. Among those who will make notable talks are William Wilby of Selma, who is presi- dent of the state organization; Frank Samuel of Selma and J. J. Lee of Bir- mingham.
 A business session was held yesterday at 12 o'clock, but no business of im- portance was transacted. The meeting this morning is one of especial import ance and this afternoon a trolley ride will be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
JOSEFH F JOINSION Washington D. C., April IS, 1908.
Washington, April F, 190'

Washington, April +, 1908. Hon. Joseph F. Johnston, United States
 Senate.
 My Dear Senator:-I have read with much interest the review in the April 12th issue of The Birmingham Herald that you handed me Wednesday of s''The True Story of Andersonvile Prison, by Capt James M Page of Montana. I had already read the book and had been much impressed with the truthfulness of MT Page's story. I presume I was more in- terested from the fact that Captain Page is a citizen of Montana, whom I have personally known for many years No man stands higher in the state than does Captain Page. He is a gentleman of high purpose and strict integrity. No man who knows him will for a moment ques- ton the truthfulness of any statement that he may make or his honesty of purpose. He has been prominently con- nected with mary matters of private and public interest in Montana. For four years he was state land agent and has held other positions, of trust. The fact that he is a lifelong republican in poli- tics and an ex-Union soldier adds in- terest to his story and since reading it I have had a different idea of Anderson vile prison and of Mai. Henry Wirz. It seems to me that the Confederate sol diers would take much interest in tbe publication, as it places the matter ina different light than that which has here tofore been the almost universal impress sion throughout the north. thank you for calling my attention to the review of the book in your home paper. Very truly yours, JOSEPH M. DIXON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21

Louise Phillips, S. Mrs. L. K. Terrell, s2i Mrs. w. E. B. Davis. $5; Rev. Fl. Wheeler, s1; Miss Mable Wheeler. s1; Lillian Loveman, s1; Romaine Boyd, s5; Charles A. Senn, s1; Patton Pope Drug Co, $1; c. c. Nesmith, sI; John D. Williams, $1; F. P. o'Brien, s10; Daisy w Rowley. $25; Carrie Rowley, s5; c. P. Fairbank, 50 cents; L. L. Hagerdorn, 50 cents; M. c. F. Long, DO cents; Nial & Herin (Atlanta), s5; l. Rubenstein, $1; Charley A. Weaver. $5 Margerite Weaver, $1; B. B. Martin. slO Hugh Morrow, $50; speager Bros, (New York;, $1 John Gaudin. $1; F. L. Hood $5. Total. s2441.5S,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
LONG STRIP IS ADDED
 70 BIRDIINGHAM'S AREA

As soon as the regular process of the law can be gone through Birmingham will be about one-half as large again as it is at the present The election for the annexation of long strip of prop erty to the south and east of the city yesterday carried almost unanimously Out of some 55 votes 45 were cast in the election, of which 42 were favorable to the annexation and aga.nst 1t.
 Interest in the election was manifested by the great majority of the voters who turned out to cast their ballots, although carrying of the| election was practi- eally assured The territory to be an- nexed lies between the southern boundary line of the corporate limits of Birmng-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
YOUNGSTERS MUST STOP
 PLA ILNG BALL IN S7REETS

erally declared a nuisance. Wherever these complaints were made scouts" have been sent to break up the games, but no longer were the "cops'' out of sight than the youngsters Mere back at their games of "two-eyed cat,' or whatever else the game might have been. Conse- quently, being unable to obtain results by the first method chosen Chief of Police George H. Bodeker issued the following yesterday:
 Police Department, City. ntlemen:-Complaints are constantly coming in of boys playing ball on the streets, both white and negro boys. This is a violation of the law and want it broken up, even if you have to make arrests. Respectfully,
 GEORGE H. BODEKER,
 Chief of Police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21

ham. Avondale. Woodlawn and East Lake and the crest of Red Mountain. a long and narrow strip. This property has an area about one-half as big as Birmingham proper now has, but the addition to the population will not be large. However. much valuable residence property, includ- ing the Mountain Terrace addition. will be taken in.
 The carrying of the election means much to the people living in the terri tory concerned. They will, among other things. be benefited by the public school facilities to which they will be entitled.
 All that now remains to be done is to go through the regular legal process of the annexation, which, it is understood, will be done immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
PERSONAL

J.. Hampton Rich has returned from Bocas del Toro and Panama. Mir and Mrs. Rich are stopping with Mrs. G. w. Webber Birmingham, College station.
 Harry Yost, for the past season man. ager of the Gayety theatre left last night for a brief visit to his mother near Gin cinnati, after which he will proceed to New York, and from there will go on a tour through the Antipodes with one of Gus Hills musical comedy enterprises in the capacity of manager. Mir. Yost has a great many friends in Birmingham and lis departure was a source of general regret.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
BOB TAYLOR TONIGHT.
Popular Entertainer Closes Lyceum Season Here-New Lecture.

Bob Taylor-now United States Senator Taylor-wll deliver his new lecture in the Lyceum course at the High school audi torium tonight The subject of this lec- ture is '"rhe Temptation" and it is said to be one of his best.
 Bob Taylor is considered to be the most popular entertainer in this country. The mere announcement of his appearance is sufficient to draw a crowd that will fill any hall or theatre. And there will be a rush tonight for seats.
 Senator Tayor's lecture closes the Ly- ceum course.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
Blaze In Penny Bank BuiIdinu.

A small blaze in the front part of the second floor of the Penny Savings bank building on Eighteenth street, between damage to the building, the loss not ex- ceding $100, It is thought that the fire was caused by crossed electric wires. The blaze was discovered before it had gained a headway and the only damage done was the burning of hole through the floor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Story of AndersonviIIe Prison.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 few days since l handed to Senator Dixon of Montana a clipping of The Age-Herald containing a review of the True Story of Andersonville Prison,' written by Mayes Ball. He Dixon) had spoken to me of this book before and I handed him this paper and asked him to send it to the s.1lnor, which he promised to do, with my compliments.
 This morning I have a note from him which l think will be of interest to have published. as it is strong testimonial to the truthfulness and honesty of Cap tain Page, the author of the book. It may be well for you to publish this. Yours very truly,
 JOSEPH F. JOHNSTON, Washington, D. C., April IS, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
Skating at Lake.

Lake Como rink at East Lake park is- sues passes to beginners desiring to learn to skate and will guarantee free instruc- ton to every lady. This affords oppor- tunity for those wishing to learn. Every thing is new and being a cool summer rink skating is much easier and more enjoyable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
HOSTETTER'S STOMACH BITTERS

at once. It will cure and prevent Headache, Flatulency, Dyspepsia, Indi- gestion, Costiveness, Biliousness, Kid ney Troubles, Female Ills and Malaria, Fever and Ague. Avoid substitutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
YOU DON'T KNOW

how much suffering you cam avoid by using the Bitters or you would stop experimenting and stick to this sover- eign remedy. Thousands of sufferers have learned from experience how val uable it is and they join with us in urging you to try
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
Bishop capers Grows Weaker

Columbia, s. C., April 2o.-Bishop Eli son Capers of South Carolina is gradually growing weaker, and it is said that unless he rallies soon he will not live many hours
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21
THE WEATHER.

Washington, April 2o.-Forecast for Ala bama and Mississippi: Partly cloudy weather Tuesday and Wednesday; va- riable winds.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21

Seaboard, the "On- Time Line" solicits your patronage and criticism. We strive to please. Trains leave $40 am. and 4:15 pm. The Smooth Way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-21

East Lake RINK gives passes to persons desiring to learn to skate-also free in structions.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-02
GREAT GAIN ALL
OVER The STATE
State Bureau of Statistics. Issues
Booster Book. Wenatchee and
Chelan County Make Great Per-
centage of Increase.

Olympia, Jan. 1.-The population
of Washington has increased over
100 per cent in seven years and now
numbers 1,158,99S, according to ad-
vance sheets from the state Booster
Book" being compiled under the di-
rection of State Statistician Allen.
The staate had population of $751;
103 in 1900 and only 349,390 in
1890.
The population of Wenatchee is
given at $500. The population of
this city is in reality about 5000.
In other words, the population with
in the city limits is $500, but includ-
ing the five and ten-acre tracts to
which the merchants deliver goods,
and which have telephone service
and daily mail, the population might
be said to be virtually 5000. The
population at the last census was 451.
The percentage of increase of Chelan
county since the last census is prob
ably 600 per cent-greater than that
,of any other county unless it be
Franklin county, which had an in
crease of over 1000 per cent.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-02
the PRETTY
MINSTREL MAIDS

Before two good houses at the We
natchee Theatre last night and the
night before, the Minstrel Maids gave
some excellent entertainment to the
people of this city. TIL girls are
young and the company is managed
by the same one that puts out the
Juvenile Bostonians.
On both nights the entertainment
was full of local hits which furnished
plenty of merrimensfor the audience.
There are about twenty-five girls
in the company and they are all cap
ital little artists, among them some
excellent singers who were encored
time and again. Miss Allie Leech, a
winsome little lady, received several
encores for her song "I Want an Or
phan,' and Miss Sydney Farmer was
also we'll received. When they come
again they may be assured of a good
house.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1908-01-02
NOISY TIME
IN NEW YORK
Spent $76O,OOO to Usher in New
Year-Police Give Crowds
Free Hand.

New York, Dec. 31.-Of all the
boisterous New Years ewes in New
York there never was a noisier and
more hilarious than this. Early to-
day the word was sent out from the
Police Commissioners office:
''Let the crowds have a good time.
Suppress rowdyism, but allow them
to make noise.''
1t had been promised that tonight's
demonstration would be the noisiest
ever, and the whole thing came off
as advertised. Early in the evening
the fun began, eardrum-splitting
horns, cowbells and every other din
producing device that the hnuckster
has discovered sounded in horrible
dissonance and increasing in volume
until the midnight climax, when
shrieking whistles, pealing bells and
shouts from a million throats mark
ed the passing of the old and the
advent of the new year.
Tonight's celebration cost New
New Workers about three-quarters of
a million dollars. Those considered
authorities on the subject say that
$250,0O0 was expended in the restau-
rants and cafes; that the theaters
got 100000 and the musicians, for
lists, cabmen and walters the remain
der of a half million; while club
parties, private entertainments and
the thousand and one attractions
along Broadway put at least quar-
ter million into circulation.