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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29
MAY FESTIVAL,

MAI r 70 " AGs
 The parish hall of St. Mary's is begin ming to assume a festive air preparatory to the art exhibition and May festival which will be opened Saturday, May 1. with a performance at 2:3O and 7:30 D. m. Elaborate programmes have been ar ranged for both performances. The mus ical programme Is in charge of MT. Damn Petersen, assisted by Misses Inez Smith, Lucy Bickley, Virginia Henry, Mrs. Ben Boshwitz and the Damn Petersen double male quartet. Mime. Lousetti will also be heard in Mascagnis Ave Maria. She is well known in New Orleans and it's ad- jacent cities. and Birmingham is fortunate to have an opportunity to hear this gifted emotional contralto. A small admission fee will be charged, which will be given to St. Mary's Free Kindergarten building fund.
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frightfully difficult" suggested.
 "Oh, very" quickly responded MT. Dam- rosch: but that is characteristic of De- bussy's music It is ultra -modern-very dreamy and very beautiful"
 Your programmes are attractive and not too classical to offend the popular element of music lovers." 1 observed. T only wish though there might have been q little more of Beethoven"
 Well, we have the Fifth symphony and tl,at is most satisfying" said MT. Damr6sch. "rhe point is just this; To please the people, and we do this by bring ing before them music that is interest- ing"
 'The innovation of having Mrs. Beeeher to read is quite a novel idea, and one which I imagine will meet with great ap- preciation." l said.
 Tt is indeed" replied Mir. Damrosch. "Years ago l had MT. George Riddle 10 do that sort of thing, and Mr. Bispham will read with my orchestra in St. Louis shortly after leaving here"
 Mir. Damrosch. was greatly interested to know if Birmingham was enthusiastic
  in the occasion was so apparent that 1t was really quite pleasure to talk with him on the subject There were innumer- able questions 1 had in mind to discuss with him, but l suddenly realized that great artists at times might be "an hun gered and athirst," like any other mortal and as MT. Damrosch had told me that not even the instruments belonging to his orchestra members had been brought to the hotel, having been side-tracked a mile out of the city upon arrival. I felt that l had monopolized quite enough of his time and within the hour he was booked for a rehearsal besides.
 As l said goodby l reflected on my way home. that after all geniuses are perfectly lovely and not at all like most people think. My experience has been that they are exceedingly interesting and delightful The greater their talent, as a rule, the larger in nature the man-and such is unquestionably the case with MT. Walter Damrosch to whose genius and talent the south bows in appreciation and to whom Birmingham accords most cordial welcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29
DRAWING ROOM MEETING
 AT MRS. JAMES BOWRON'S,

of great interest will be held in the home of Mrs. James Bowron, 140l South Twen- tieth street
 By invitation, Brigadier Margaret Bovill will be the speaker. Mrs. Bovill is the superintendent of the rescue and chill dren's work of the Salvation Army throughout the eastern and southern states. Her reputation as a speaker is of a high order and she has presented her work in the largest churches of the south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29
THE Sl5,OOO WORD CONTEST CLOSES IN A FEW DAYS
ARE YOU AFTER THE $500 CHICKERING GRAND PIANO? Other valuable prizes including $4O0 Forbes Piano
 to be distributed

necessary to win prize, besides every contestant will get a beautiful song book absolutely free
 The $l5,OOO prize distribution goes to those making the largest list of words used in spelling the two words Forbes Pianos" The judges are composed of three of this citys most prominent men, who have no connection with the Forbes Piano Co. This bonafide word contest is a lifetime opportunity to get handsome piano absolutely free.
 For particulars write or call at Contest Department of E. F.. Forbes Piano Co.,. 1909 Third avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29
MINNICOGANASHENE.

hard name to pronounce. called locally ''Minnioog." This is a picturesque sum mer resort on one of the largest islands of the Georgian Bay, only 31a hours run by the Grand Trunk Railway System from the city of Toronto, Canada and beautifully situated among the 3O,000 isl- ands of that territory. Splendid hotel ac- oommodation, good fishing. fine boating and no hay fever Bass, trout, pickerel and pike abound. For illustrated descrip- tive matter and all information. write to G. w. Vaux, 917 Merchants Loan and Trust Bldg, Chicago, Ill.
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If not do so at once. You have the same chance to win one of the many valuable prizes.
 The interest shown by the public in the Sl5000 word contest is increasing daily. Who will get the beautiful $500 Chickerng Grand Piano, Model 1909, is the leading question among the contest ants.
 Besides this artistic instrument a $icO Forbes piano, also latest model, is among the many valuable prizes.
 While the contest closes May l, yet you have ample time to enter it and try for the grand prize.
 A little effort on your part is all that's
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29

as Mrs. Bovills story is a very thrilling one, dealing as it does with the heart stories of those who through various agencies have been led astray.
 All who are interested in the work of uplifting humanity and of extending helping hand to those in need are cordially invited.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29

Proud parents who wish their babies pictures to be the pret- tiest in likeness and style should have them photo graphed by
 II. T. MORTON Bell Phone 1071 18th St. X 2d Ave.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29
MARSHALL-lRVlNE NUPTIALS
 TO BE CELEBRATED TODAY.

The marriage of Miss Bessie Irvine to Mir. Elder Watson Marshall of Pittsburg will take place this afternoon at 5:3O o'clock at the Church of St. Mary son the Highlands, the Rev. Willoughby Clay brook, rector of St. Mary's, officiating.
 Miss Irvine will be given in marriage by her cousin, Mir. D. NJ. Drennen. Her maid of honor will be her sister, Miss Margaret Irvine of Athens, while attending her as bridesmaids will be Miss Nellie Sloss and Miss Jean Ballenger of Birmingham with Miss Elizabeth Phillips of Tyler, Tex
 MT. Marshall will have as best man his brother-in-law, MT. Walter George Reineman of Pittsburg. The groomsmen will be MT. Augustus Reid, MT. Jackson Eaton and MT. Daniel T. Webster. Mir R. w. Ewing and Mr. Earf>Drennen will be ushers.
 The bridal rarty and a few additional friends will be entertained by MT. and Mrs. D. M. Drennen with reception at the Country club following the ceremony.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29

By far one of the most interesting fig ures in the music world today is MT. Wal ter Damrosch, director composer peda gogue, lecturer, virtuoso and distinguished man of society. In each and all of these capacities MT. Damrosch has made an en- viabe reputation, and his name in tonal circles is one that commands respect, and when he appears before the footllghts commands audiences hs was evidenced last evening when he lifted his baton over the New York Symphony orchestra and the Treble Clef club.
 b Numerous musicians have been the sub ject of cults. in propagating which hirsute aureoles,, personal habits, diet twins villas and numerous other alien things have been employed to fascinate the too willing public. Not so with MT. Dam rosch; he was born of musical heredity his father, the great Leopold Damrosch being the first leader of the New York Symphony, while his brother, Frank Damrosch, stands pre-eminent today in the world of music.
 Damroseh, Mahler, Safonoff, Campapini Toscanini and Max Fiedler of the Bos- ton Symphony are at present the great est orchestral conductors in the world. and just as Mendelssohn overshadowed his great contemporary, Schumann, so Mr. Damrosch with his sauve perfection and the attractive material conditions which surround him, draws an army of de- voices to his service which places him pre- eminently high in the scale of worthy ac- complishment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29
ANNOUNCEM ENTS.

Mrs. Stoberts tea will be an event of the afternoon in which society is much in terested. The hours are late. and many will call by after leaving the festival matinee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29

Miss Jamie Harris will be the hostess this morning at 1O:3O for the meeting of the Music Study club at her home on Eleventh avenue, south.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29
DENNERLEs, 2125 Fifth Avenue

i'm p porters and manufacturers of fine Hair Goods, Wigs and Crepe Wool.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29

NOTICE TO HOME OWNERS We are prepared to install your plumbing on the monthly payment plan at reasonable prices. Call and investigate our plan.
 MONARCH PLUMBING GO.
 409 N. 18th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29

Consign your horses and mules to our big auction sale, Wednesday, May 5. Fies & Sons. !
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Miss Mary Lee Drennen has returned from New York, where she has been the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Earle Drennen.
 Miss Fletcher Mccarty, wh9 has spent several weeks in Anniston, has returned home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29

complishment.
 When I sent my card in to MT. Dam rosch at the Hillman yesterday shortly after his arrival l was told that he was at luncheon, but with his usual charming grace he excused himself from that im- portant function. and very kindly gave me a few moments of his time in which to chat over some musical matters.
 He is the same splendid, intellectual, af- fable artist with which attributes we are wont to associate him. and when suggested that it was the first time had seen him since he was here several years ago with the Metropolitan Opera company, he pleasantly said
 "Oh, yes, I remember Birmingham with a great deal of piessure We gave Lohen- grin with Sembrich as Elsa. Carrie Bride well as Ortrud and Dippel in the title role."'
 And by the way, Mir Damrosch,' I said, isn't that the only time that Sem brich has ever sung Elsa? l remember that Philip Hale, just before she came here, wrote of the limitations of certain singers. and among others he remarked that Sembrich was one of the few who had never attempted Wagner"
 ''Yes, the time sine sang here was her only appearance Elsa with the excep- ton of one other
 'I presume your trip through the south has been agreeable l remarked.
 ''Decldedy so," said the great con ductor. "I have never been more pleased than with the wonderful improvement in the field of music which has evidenced itself everywhere"
 And where did you begin your tour?" I inquired.
 ~------------------~ ~-~-~-~-~---~---~----~ with the dark mission furniture. It Is somewhat larger than were Mrs. Stephens former tea rooms and is one of the bright est and most cheery places in town.
 Mrs. C. P Orr has gone to Washing ton. D. c.
 The Ladies Aid society of Westminster Presbyterian church win serve luncheop at Steele Smiths this afternoon from 2:9O to o'clock.
 Mrs O'Neal and Mrs. Simmons have returned to their home in Charlotte N. C., after visit to friends at Nor wood.
 Mrs. William Pollard is the guest oi her daughter. Mrs. Dsvereux Porter, al Norwood.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29

MT. and Mrs. Curtis S. Marshall of Pittsburg arrived last night to attend the Marshall-Irvine wedding.
 
 Among other out-of-town guests at the Marshal-Irvine wedding will be Mir. and Mrs. Walter G. Reineman of Pittsburg Mrs. Reneman is the sister of Mir Mar shall. MT. and Mrs. sWalter Melville Damn, also of Pittsburg, are other out of- town guests and arrived from Pittsburg last night. Mrs. Damn is MT. Marshall's sister. a4 Jf the city to attend the wedding of her brother, MT. Elder Watson Marshall.
 Among MT. and Mrs D. M. Drennen' S house guests are Mrs William Joseph Irvine, Miss Margaret Irvine, Miss Kate Irvine and Miss Ellen Irvine of Athens, Ala
 The new home of the Gold Lion tea room is a decidedly attractive place. Ap- preached from a corridor all white marble, and with the fresh white tieing under foot, while the coolest of breezes may enter from the skylight above, 1t is an all together pleasant retreat during the heated portion of a day, even only so balmy as was yesterday. The decorating was done in accordance with Mrs. Stephens usual taste-the walls tinted a rich buff shade that tones pleasantly
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-29

MT. and Mrs. Curtis S. Marshall of Pittsburg arrived last night to attend the shall-Irvine wedding.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
FIELD OF LITERATURE
The Red Book MAGAZINE for Jan

The Red Book Magazine for Janu-
Book Magazine for January is a sin
gularly human and appealing tale by
Hamlin Garland told in the manner
that long since established Mr.. Gar
land in the front rank of Americas
really great fiction writer's. It's title
is "a Short Line Romance" A sec
ond story turning upon an information
al marriage is THE Wreath a power
full specimen of dramatic writing by
Gouverneur Morris, whose stories,
within the past few years have " on
him we'll deserved popularity. A
melodrama of Broadway is Horace
Hazeltines story, THE Episode of the
Memory" by Mrs. Jacques Futrelle
will go straight to the heart of all
young married couples" A story of
unusual power and self-sacrifice is
The Higher Duty" by I. A R. Wylie,
and fishermen will be attracted by
James ]. Carroll's, IAN Understudy to
Tantalus" Other well known writers
who contribute of their best work to
The Red Book Magazine for January
are w. NJ. Raine, A. Harold Brown,
r. A. Bowen, Michael Williams and
Fred Jackson The latest New York
plays are forcefully discussed by
Louis V. De Foe. and the issue opens,
as usual, with a notable collection of
art portrait studies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
MAIL VERY HEAVY
Postoffice Is Experiencing the
Heaviest Work in It's His
tory at Present.
EXTRA HELPS NECESSARY
Express Wagons Used in Making De-
Hverfes Today and Tomorrow
Many Registry Stamps Used.

The Rock Island postoff1ce is ex-
eral years. The Christmas parcels
and letters commenced coming early
and the amount has been steadily
increasing in the past week. People
began to shop early this year and
so their packages were mailed early.
Most of the outgoing Christmas mail
has been sent from the local Office
and the incoming mail is requiring
almost the entire time of the clerks.
This will be the case till Christmas
and possibly two days following
Christmas when it will cease as sud-
denly as it began. Yesterday, sew
eral of the carriers we're assisted by
helper and each carried a double
load. Even at that it was impossible
for some of the carriers to complete
more than two trips in the time al
lotted for the days work. Today
number of express wagons were
pressed into service and with the aid
of the vehicles the carriers were able
to deliver all of the mail which was
on hand. The wagons will be used
tomorrow for one delivery.
Are Registering Mail.
Postmaster H. A. ]. Mcdonald stat
ed yesterday afternoon that the re-
ceipts from the sale of registry
stamps were larger this year than ev-
er before. The people who send val
liable presents through the mail at
this rush season are evidently learn
ing the value of registering their
mail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
And Still They Come.

The HambuT g-American liner Presi-
dent Grant, famed as the prosperity
ship because of bringing IN a record
number of Storage passengers, warp
ed into its Hoboken pier last week
with decks fairly alive with alien
travellers. Altogether the steerage was
just one short of 5000, two persons
having died on the trip over.
This was said to be the biggest load
ever landed here. In the populous
steerage were many Austrians, Hun
garians, Poles, Russians, and a few
Italians and Scandinavians. 1t is said
by several of the aliens who spoke
English that almost half the total num-
Der came from Austria, principally Ga
licia. The oppressed of the old world
are still fleeing to "the land of the
free and the home of the brave" with
high hopes that they will find here
profitable employment and liberty Of
conscience.
If they come with a purpose to be
good, industrious citizens, they will be
welcome.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

from his waist, overlooked and for
gotten in the horror of the catastrophe.
And among the party were friends
and acquaintances of Marcia Wells
met with on her travels. They had
started to climb the very mountain she
was going mp. and by rapid progress
she had hoped TO meet them some
where near the top.
And now all that was left was the
guide. stumbling and slipping down
the mountain. white faced, hatIess and
disheveled.
They had listened to his story, their
own faces whitening, but nothing could
be done, so Marcia Wells had said she
would go on and climb the mountain
az planned
They were now more than two-thirds
Of the way up. and Marcia Wells was
standing upon q narrow shelf of the
spur. so narrow that only her heels
held, with her toes projecting over.
but her face was calm and her nerves
steady.
Many times had she been in such
places before. On either side were the
guides, grasping the rope which Sc
cured them together and holding it
taut to assist her in rounding the al
most sheer wall of the spur.
But for a long time she stood there
gazing, then slowly. inch by inch. for
that was the only way. she continued
to edge her way across.
1.-The signorina would better have
taken the other route" the advance
guide said anxiously. "and even now
it will be easier to go back. This way
is Stunned even by the more reckless
OF the guides"
at is the way the other party went"
Marcia answered briefly. Maybe it
was a mistake on their part. but it is
too late to change that now. They
started this way and were intending
to scale the sheer wall beyond, the
guide told us. 1t must have been near
here that the slide struck them. Doubt
less, from his story, they all persisted.
but until we have absolute proof to
the contrary there is n chance Rhey
did not. 1t is for us to find out. All"
The exclamation was a startled one,
and she raised a curved palm above
her eyes in quick inquiry and gazed
long and earnestly into the depths be-
low.
Henri" she called quickly. you
and Fritz tighten the rope and hold 1t
firmly against the wall of the rock.
am going to lean out far enough TO see
over that-bulge yonder. and the rope
must sustain me-"
Both OF the guides whitened.
at may be DEATH" gasped Henri in
femonstrance. 'It Is dangerous as you
are now, and IL you lean out your
heels may slip. and then-and then
you will so down and drag us with
you. 1t may be death"
1T may be life for the ten persons
the snow carried over. do not know,
but there lis the edge of something
dark just over the bulge OF rock, and
thought ! saw it stir. You may hold
your knives ready. and If l fall you
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
Practical Temperance Work.

1t is announced that employees of the
railroads controlled by James J. Hill
who are known to indulge in the drink
ing habit, must either drop it or leave
the service of these roads. This man
date is in accordance with the course
that has been adopted by many of the
great transportation lines of the coun-
try. Human life is too precious a COM
modify to be entrusted to men whose
nerves may be shaken Or whose brains
may be fuddled by alcohol Railway
wrecks, even when they do not involve
slaughter and manning, are costly af-
fairs.
For these reasons common carriers
are steadily increasing the stringency
OF their rules against the use of in
toxtcants by the men whose wages
they pay. There seems to be no par
ttcular sentiment about this policy. It
fsrnot enforced in the name of higher
morality, but as a measure of cold,
plain. business sense. Nevertheless,
there is ample ground for thinking
that its extension is one of the most
potent factors now operating to stamp
out intemperance and promote sobriety
in the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
Arc ReGisterinE Mail.
THE GREATEST OF THESE.

I met one singing by the way,
Her raiment was not that of gloom
TITS Charity" 1 heard folk say,
/ asked as one prOnouncing doom,
Where is thy robe of holden gray?'
She answered: II bring laughter
And love and light and song,
And cheer that follows after
To linger ever long"
But Charity" I said. ais grim;
She treads with stately, solemn pace;
Her eyes with heavy tears are dim
How, then, are roses in thy face
And roses on thy bonnet brimT"
She said: Nay. I'm gladness
And melody and mirth,
To Danish want and sadness
And beautlfy the earth!'
Pale Charity tastes tears of salt"
I urged; she speaks in sorrows voice,
And ever pea to find the fault?-
Nay" anSSeTed she, Il cry, 'RejoiceP
Unto the lame and blind and halt!
For know you / am never
From merriment apart;
. My feet are timing ever
The music Of my heart"
Wilbur D. Nesbit-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24

new commission form of government
The city debt has been reduced S1Sc
600; all bills have been paid; the
roads are reported in superior condi-
ton, although they have cost $4,000
less than in former years; the book
keeping methods of the municipality
have been better cared for at less ex-
pense.
Gloucester and Haverhill are the
only two cities in Massachusetts which
have as yet adopted the commission
plan of government. The new Boston
charter is based, however, upon the
same principle, namely, the election
of only few important officers, the
power being concentrated in the hands
of small number of conspicuous Of
fieials.
The voters at election time are thus
able to see more clearly what they are
doing, and the candidates are made 70
conspicuous that the chances of a ras-
cal slipping into Office are very slim.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-24
Copyright, IsOS, By W. c. CanpmaE
The Argus Daily Short Story
An Alpine Chmber.-By Clara A. Burton.
Copyrighted. 1909 by Associated Literary Press

AN odd New Years, but a grand
one" thought Marcia Wells as she
paused for moment on a spur of the
seemed the world outspread before
her.
Five years she had been travelling
now into many remote parts of the
Notwithstanding investigating. explor-
ing-a strong, self confident and cour-
ageous girl from the first, and gaining
experience and new ambitions with
her progress until now, at the end of
only FIVE. years. she was gaining a rep