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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25
Baroness Lived In Louisville,

Louisville, Ky, August A-Although the Baroness Von Sternburg lived in Louisville about two years ago as the guest of her uncle, Arthur c. Langham, she never made this city her home. Her parents who have been dead a number of years, lived at one time in Los An gles, Cal.
 The baroness has not visited Louisville since her marriage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Buy now for the incoming season or if you contemplate a vacation don't go away with out one for the boy Cor girl) and buy it at Blach s. That is, if you want a fine selection from the early Fall Models at the savings named above.
 $3.50 $4.00 $500 $7.50
 Brown, tan, blue, red and mixtured and patterned Chev- iots, Serges, Coverts, Worsteds and so on. Just as smart gar ments as you can buy @y- where. Because you and ev- erybody pay cash, that's why you buy so advantageously at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25
Very Popular Man.

Washington August 24.-News of the death of Ambassador von Sternburg came not as a surprise but a great shock to his personal and official friends in Washington. By the officials in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25
Schools Closed By Smallpox,

Christiania, August 24.-All the schools in this city have been closed owing to 0 serious outbreak of smallpox.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-08-25

Members of Joe Wheeler chapter, Chil- dren of the Confectionery. East Lake chap ter, and all others interested are invited to meet Mrs. Mary G. Pickens of Greens boro, the state director of Children of the Confederacy, at the home of Mrs. c. M. Tardy this afternoon at o'clock.
 There will be a regular meeting of the Mercy Home board this morning at 10 o'clock at the Home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
 LAUNDRY
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Horrors off "PeacefuI Industry"

From Leslie's Weekly
 War stays its thousands, and peace it's ten thousands. For the year 1906 the in- terstate commerce commission reported the number of railway accidents in the United States as 10S,324-a total greater than all the casualties of the Boer war, which lasted three years. The records of the public service commission show that 155 people were killed by street cars, ele- vated, steam and subway trains in New " ork city in three months ending Novem- Der 30, 1907, and that 500 more were se- riously injured. These figures have at- tracted much attention, but they do not prove that the railroads sinners above all the industrial agencies of the coun- try; on the contrary, there are many more accidents in factories and in the build- ing trades than on the railroads, but their vast total is not appreciated because 1t is the duty of no statistician to record them accurately. Only one state, New York; has made any serious attempt to gather accurate figures relating to the loss of life by industrial accidents. On the basis of report of the commissioner of labor, made a number of years ago, 1t is computed that the industrial accident rate in the factories of New York state reaches the appalling figures of A to 1000, and that more than 232, 900 factory em- ployes are killed or injured every year in the United States. Mining and railway casualties bring the total of slaughter, mutilation and other injuries up to more than 524,000 cases annually-a record which makes that of any twelvemonth in the history of war pale into insignificance. The entire losses, in killed and wounded, of the Russo-Japanese war were 333, 7S6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
Finds a f3-Star Flag.

A most interesting relic which may be secured for the Vermont Historical So- ciety collection, has been discovered at Swanton Junction.
 John Bullard while cleaning the prem ises on what is known as the Jed Mack farm found an old flag. evidently dating back to the revolutionary period nearly covered with dust and dirt, rolled up on the sill of an old barn.
 The flag is made of the finest of home- spun linen and is 15 feet long and three feet eight inches in width.
 In the center of the banner is a paint ing in oil of an eagle perched upon a rock, bearing in its talons shield and arrows, the shield containing 13 stripes. In its beak it holds a pine sprig. Over the eagle is painted the motto, '1nde- pendence Forever" The word Swan ton," which appears below the eagle ap- parently was added at a later date, as the lettering is in different hand from that of the motto and the colors used are not the same.
 The IS stars and 13 stripes tend to show that 1t was made before Vermont, in 1791. was admitted as the fourteenth state Of the union.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
ATTEMPT AT LYNCHlNG,
Sheriff Tells Mob That Negro Is
 Taken Out of Town.

Ottumwa, Ia., January 25.-A mob of 200 men gathered at the county jail to- night and demanded Roy Edwards, a negro, who is under arrest for as- sault on Mrs. Clara Erwin. last night. A riot call was sent to the police and Sheriff Jackson, addressing the mob. said that Edwards had been taken out of town. The mob remained about the jail for some time and then left in body and marched down through the main streets. Later there was talk of again visiting the jail, and commit tee of four was allowed to make an inspection of that place. The prisoner was not there and the mob then dis persed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
TURNING TO THE ARMY.
unemployed Men Are FIockinq To
 CTS Injured.

New York, January 25.-Several thousand men, it is estimated, have been turned away from the United States army recruiting stations in this city since it became filled with un- employed two months ago. Every re- cruiting station is so rapidly enlisting men for the army that the former records are increased 300 per cent. At no time since the war has the rush to recruiting stations been so great, and while only small percentage of those applying are accepted the officials in charge declare that 1t would be possible to accept twice the number of men now enlisted if some of the minor defects were overlooked.
 The majority of the men who are en- tering the army after weeks of unem- ployment include former cashiers, clerks and mechanics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
Shopping on the High Seas.

From the New York World.
 The proposed establishment of tai Tor, millinery and jewelry shops and novelty counters. on the newest of the Hamburg-American liners points to recognition of neglected trade oppor- tunities on the high seas. With the development of a la carte restaurants, trout pools, swimming baths, green houses, gymnasiums and other mod ern facilities of ocean travel voyagers are familiar.
 But the opening of regular shops on shipboard Is an important experiment.. There will be no lack of customers. First-cabin passengers to the number of 94,961 crossed to this port last year, the White Star line alone carry ing nearly 17,000. Second-class pas sengers numbered 156,471. Of first and second class passengers combined, the Hamburg-American line carried 38,328, the equivalent of a city larger than Elmira. The fact that aliens return ing to Europe took $110,O0O,O0O with them gives a hint of the ocean shop keepers possibilities of profit. Why not department stores eventually. with bargain counter rushes to avert the tedium of the trip for feminine pas sengers? se
 To be tailored" in the best London style or fitted with Parsian gowns while en voyage would save time for sightseeing now lost. An ocean the atre stock company has been seriously considered. Cafes chantants and other continental attractions might find a lucrative field there. The near future Is likely to witness an evolution on these lines such as wrought the social transformation of the city's palace ho- teis. A wireless stock ticker with market quotations in mid-ocean is among the not remote possibilities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
DEATH COMES TOO SOON.
Inventor Dies In Poverty With Riches
 In Sight.

Troy, N. r., January 25.-Charles G. Biednger, an inventor, was found dead in his room in a cheap lodging house here tonight. He had been in extreme want, but had just learned that the su- perior court at Cincinnati had decided a patent right claim in his favor, award ing him $9S,0O0 and interest upon it for several years.
 His invention, a machinepfpr making pa per wrappers, was patented while he was in an sanitarium, by his financial packer, who refused an accounting when the in- ventor was discharged from the sanitar- ium. Biedinger was so reduced in cir cumstances that he was recently em- ployed as dishwasher in the Y. M. c. A. restaurant here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
All Day Monday
 Dress Goods Sale

36-inch Dress Fabrics, mostly all wool, splendid
 #soiu0S Zoc 37-inch Fine Batiste superior quality; in navy red
 black and whte. =. -. =. ...........4 .4Oc 27-inch All Wool Tricot, in black, tomorrow and Tuesday ..... =. . -. ....... 3oc 45-inch assorted high class Mixed Suitngs in the most desirable colors and most popular numbers, eAeia speoidi.. ..'5.-. o9c 37-inch black all wool Storm Serge and Cheyiots
 for tomorrow and Tuesday, special .55c Good quality wool goods in all colors and black, per yard .15c 36-inch Black Jap. Silk, thoroughly washable Der yoiu lol NAoHudy... DUG 36-inch Black Taffeta Silk in soft or heavy finish
 speclal ...... ..............98c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
CO.
carnegie's Gift Confirmed.

Lexington, Ky, January 25.--Berea col lege today confirms Andrew Carnegie 5 gift of $2O0,OO. The sum was given by Mir. Carnegie with a provision that with a like amount to be raised by the college the whole will be used to establish a great industrial school similar to those at Hampton and Tuskegee in Kentucky, somewhere between Lexington and Louis- vile. The exact place has not yet been decided upon Both cities are said to be after the location. Berea has already raised part of the necessary sum.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
How Adam Was Punished.

From Harper's weekly.
 A prominent pastor tells this story:
 'I visited a certain school one day where Bible instruction was part of the daily course, and in order to test the children's knowledge, asked some ques- tions. One class of little girls looked par ticularly bright, and l asked the tallest one: What sin did Adam commit?'
 '' He ate forbidden fruit
 |" Right. Who tempted AdamT
 Eve
 Not really Eve, but the serpent. And how was Adam punished?'
 ''The girl hesitated and looked confused. Behind her sat little 8-year-old, who raised her hand and said: Please, pastor I know
 '' Well, tell us. How was Adam pun ishedY
 '' He had to marry Eve. l"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
WAS ALMOST A
 DEAD WOMAN
AN OUNCE OF MORPHINE PER WEEK REQUIRED TO SUSTAIN HER.

"C. B. James-Dear Sir: As you know, l went to your Sanatorium on the 12th of November. 1902. When I entered your Sanatorium for the treat ment of the Drug Habit I was almost a dead woman, but after a three weeks course of treatment I returned home not only cured of the Drug Habit, but greatly improved mentally and physi- cally, and 1t Is a horrible thought to me now, when think that I was once a slave to morphine and that it took an ounce of morphine a week to keen me from suffering. Even when under the influence of this terrible drug, I was a miserable creature. I felt all most condemned. l must say, under your treatment, I suffered no pain on account of the withdrawal of the drug. l slept well, enjoyed a good appetite and now I have no desire for opiates of any kind
 MRS. c. W. RITTER. Paducah, Ky"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
Liuhtship Driven Away.

Chatham, Mass, January 25.-When communication wes re-established today with the three life saving stations on Monomy Point it was learned that yes terday's storm had driven block Rip lightship mile and a half to tine south ward and that she is now anchored close to Stone Horse shoal, so that instead of being a guide through the narrow slue her position Is in danger of leading some vessel nnin the ShOal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
Mexican Iron Plant.

Mexico City, January 25.-Plans for the establishment of a bar iron plant to cost 0,0O0,O 900 are said to have been formulated today. The promoters are American mill lionaires represented by F. H. Clark, a New York lawyer. The latter has been introduced to President Diaz by United States Ambassador Thompson and it is said that the president favors the en- terprise and will aid the company in its l9oject. 4-.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
Ce sale commenced
 Grand 2nd Floor CLEARANCE TOMORROW

LADIES' COATS
 Cut full 50 inches long, made from gray mixtures. $65O value.
 MILL END SALE PRICE. CE........................$2 $2sS MILL END SALE coRsETs
 One case of Ladies' Corsets sizes IS to 35-a well stayed style with German lace trimmings. MILL END SALE PRICE. ........... .............tse
 One lot of White Lawn. Colored Percale and Flannelette Shirt Waists, of pretty styles and patterns-they worth from soc to S100 MILL END SALE PRICE. E............ .............1ee LADIES' AND cHILoRENs UNDER WEAR.
 Ladies' fleece lined Vests and Pants-Childrens Vests Pants and Union Suits, in silver fleece and pure white; actual 25c and 35c values. MILL END SALE PRICE. .fsc SEE THESE WONDERS.
 Fifteen dozen of regular s1.50 and $2o0 Petit coats to be offered during this sale at ese. These are all beautifully trimmed with lace. embroidery, aemsttchng and tucks. No matter what your wishes in styles you're bound to find it in this lot. MILL END SALE PRICE .sso MILL END PETrIcoATs.
 See these Pettcoats-one table of good muslin Pettcoats, with of insertion and one row of lace around bottom. MILL END SALE PRICE .3sc LIGHT LAWN WRAPPERS
 Just about 90 to sel-al worth from $1 .oo to s150 some slightly soiled display. MILL END SALE PRICE. E.........................5 Soc MILL END GOWNS.
 An extraordinary offering of one hundred dozen Ladies' Muslin Gowns, made from good muslin, has deep embroidered yoke, with two rows of embfold ery-one of the biggest values in the sale MILL END SALE PRICE. ............. .3ec SHORT kIMoNAs
 Made from Percales and F1annelettes, dark and light grounds, and worth soc to S5c. MILL END SALB PRICE. E....-...... ..,.....,... .Ssc LADIES' WOOL SWEATERS.
 In white and coors, Norfolk and blouse styles, worth up to $4.50. MILL END SALE PRICE. ........................s ssc cHILDRENs DRAWERS.
 Sizes 2 IA years of age, tucked and hemmed; per pair
 MILL END SALE PRICE. .lOc One large taple of soied Baby Caps-worth 25c MILL, END SALE PRICE. .5c
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
Mill End Notion
 Sale

Ladies's plain and fancy back combs, worth soc. opecldl .GoC Large size heavy size combs -. ..... .25c pr. Ladies elastic belts, with gilt buckles, soc
 values ............#... ...... =. ........2 .25c Sample lot of the spring styles in ladies' vanity pursesand carriage bags special ... .$1.oo Riker's Cold Cream. =. =. =. .........15c Riker's Violet Cerate. -. -. =. ......... soc Riker's Gamphor Ice. -. -. ... ....15c Riker's Dresden Face Powder... -. ... ...25c Paper good Pins. ..-.......... 1c Package gold eye Needless. ... -. ........ 1c Package wire Hair Pins. .. ... -. ...... 1c Good steel Thimble.. ... -. ... =. ....... 1c Good Talcum Powder. -. =. -. =. ..... 4c Good quality pearl Buttons, all sizes, special
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
Plant Will Shut Down.

Troy N. r., January 25.-A telephone message from Schenectady tonight was to the effect that the plant of the American Locomotive Works in that city, at which 5000 men are employed, will close down the near future. Scarcity of work is given as the cause.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
JAMES HOME CURE REMEDIES

For Drug Addictions. Alcoholism, To- bacco and Cigarette Habits will be fur nished at the following prices:
 Whisky, Wine or Beer ........ .$12.50 Tobacco, Cigarettes or Snuff. ... 5.OO
 Price for Hypodermic or Internal Home Treatment for Drug Addictions will be furnish ed on application, with a free sample treatment. Express charges prepaid. when requested.
 Booklets on Drug Addictions, Alco- holism and Tobacco and Cigarette Habits, containing testimonials, etc., sent sealed under plain cover. Corres- pondence confidential. Address Charles B. James, Tor James Sanatorium, 133 Poplar Avenue, Dept 2S, Memphis,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
LaCeS at 1OC Yd.

Point de Paris and Normandie Valencennes edgngs and insertings from to inches wide; also linen tor chons, orientals and Venice appques; values up to o0c Monudy 5 odle'' JUG yu' All kid and winter fabric gloves and ladies' stockings greatly reduced prces veilings, ruchngs, nets and collars
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
Risky.
From Tatler.

From TatIer.
 Mrs. Dashaway-Yes, while we were in Egypt we visited the pyramids. They were literally covered with hieroglyphics.
 Mrs. Newrich-Ugh! sWasn't you afraid some of 'em would git on you?-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26

FREE DRUG CURE. Chas. B. James, 133 Poplar Ave- Dept. 23, Memphis, Tenn. Please send to my address, all charges paid, a free trial bottle for patient using Estate here number of grains used s each 24 hours) ......... grains of Estate kind of drug here) State here if used by mouth or hypoderinically Name
 ......... Town State
  Nearest Express Office
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-01-26
Values to Fill Our AisleS
Every Day, You Must Not Omit This
Sale See Every Item We Advertise
You'll join the thous ed us almost daily sl Enbroideries 19c yd.

The greatest bargains ever, for days sale, Mon- day only:
 10000 yards rset cover and 1ouncings, headings and bands swiss, nansook and cambric match sets of edgings and insertings All new fresh goods values up to 50c Monday Sale only .. =. -. .. 19c yd.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
LETTERS ARE READ
 IN THE SMELL CASE Counsel Aims to Show Shell Was Insane About Women MRS. HAMILTON IS WRITER substanee' of Letters Shows the Most Ardent Affection, Combined With
 Requests For Money, From
 Shells Many Admirers.
MRS. HAMILTON IS WRITER

Clinton, H., February 13.-When trial was resumed here today of the S2,O0O, ,O00 i suit instituted by Richard Shell to break the will of his father. Col. Thomas Shell, more love letters written to the aged millionaire were introduced in evidence. The letters were read 10 the jury and spectators crowded forward, cranlng their neeks to catch every word The purpose of reading the letters is to show that Colonel Shell was insane about women.
 Most of the letters read today are signed simply your own little girl and the others bear no signature. They were admitted as evidence as having been writ ten by Mrs. Laura Hamilton, wife of E. A. Hamilton, who was pastor of the Meth odist church at Newman, H. Mrs. Hainil- ton is daughter of Philip Wolfe of Clin- ton, retired business man of means The letters express the ardent love of the writer for the aged millionaire apd in yariably couples the protestation of af- lection with the request for money. Soon after the beginning of the trial the com necton of the Rev Hamilton by his wife with the case became public and the Rev. Hamilton resigned his pastorate at New man. Immediately the couple went away. While their destination is not known it is believed they went to Florida. It is rumored that Mrs. Hamilton has suffered from nervous prostration because of the exposure of the letters.
 Judge Cochran, who is hearing the case and who Is an ordained Methodist min ister and the lifelong friend of Hamilton, sat with averted face as the letters were read to the jury today.
 Following the reading of the letters a hypothetical question of 2S0O words was read to Dr. Archibald Church of Chicago, an alienist. The question dealt mainly with the unsigned letters attributed to Mrs. Hamilton.
 Dr. Church was asked whether, in his opinion, if a man received such letters and made notations found on them, sucn as the best letter she has ever written and ''yery important" and this is d sweet one,' he could be considered sane.
 The question also recited Colonel Shells alleged small gifts for his son, Richard Shell, and his lavish gifts to Mabelle Shell McNamara of Kansas City, his favorite grand niece.
 After hearing the question Dr. Church said he considered Colonel Shell a para noiac, subject to exaggerated ego
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
The kubeIik Concert.

The success of Jan Kubelik, the famous Bohemian violinist since his phenomenal opening at the New York Hippodrome on November 10 has been continued through the middle west and northwest, and everywhere in the south he has been given an ovation. He appears at the Jefferson theatre Monday night and the advance sale of seats opens at the Jefferson box Of flee this morning. Following his usual custom Manager Douglas announces that the first come will be the first served, and long line will doubtless be waiting for the box office to open at o'clock. From childhood Kubellk has possessed marvellous skill as a technician; he has aptly been called the ma gician of the violin;" but all along his present tour wonderful tone came with the wonderful technic, according to music critics. Repeatedly he was called back says the New York Evening Telegram "and played four or five beautiful things that were not on the programme. After two re- sponses following the final numb CT, the audience still clamored for more, and amid shouts and to the waving of hats and handkerchiefs he once more re- turned. Even then three-fours of the multitude were not satisfied and re- mained cheering until the lights were turned down and the stage was in darkness"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
At the Gayety.

Fred Irwin's Majestics this season are larger and better than ever, while the performance is bright, breezy and sensational. The burlesques, "Bits and the Kneipe Cure,' with a strong head line olio running through the entire performance, with a chorus of 30 hana- somely dressed young ladies, with it's funny and clever comedians armed with all the latest musical numbers surrounded with special new and elab- crate sceneic effects, you have pro- gramme that is seldom found. outside of & Broadway production.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
"oNeIIl of Derry"

"O'Neill of Derry attracted large audience to the Jefferson last night. It was an unique play of comedy and ad- venture. It was unique because the star of 1t was unique. Chauncey Olcott is like no other star. He hasn't the mag netism of Otis Skinner or Henry Miller, but then on the other hand they are not quite so graceful as he is. and they cannot sing as he does. He sings at every dramatic turn of the play.
 Last night he sang half dozen songs. including Every Star Falls in Love With Me" and "A Rose of Old Derry" When he was called out at the end of the third act he made short speech in brogue, and then, of course, he sang a song. His he gains each year finer control of it. He delighted the audience at every song. Each one was voted better than the pre- ceding one. A player who can sing as Chauncey olcott does not need to be the worlds greatest actor.
 Miss Rose Curry, as Kate Fftzroy, was the leading lady of the play, and an ex- cellent heroine she was. Both Bryan and Kate came through their varied ad- ventures on the stage in fine style and in great good luck, singing to the last fall of the curtain.
 The play was elegantly staged, and the great audience went away well pleased with Chauncey Olcott's latest play, and particularly with his latest songs. As the handsome young soldier of fortune he rose to every opportunity. at least when he sang. .--5sir z
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-14

Chattanooga, February 13.-Possessing a fortune of at least s15O, 900, John McMil- lin, aged s6 years, died this morning in a hovel in the outskirts of Chattanooga. He had for years lived in apparent poverty, being seen on the streets at infreauent in tervals. When away from his shack he invariably carried a chip market basket, which, it has been learned since his death. contained cash and papers worth over $100.000.
 At one time he owned great deal or real estate, but six years ago his son committed suicide, after which the old