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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
MRS. GUSSEN HAS
 4 WARM GREETING
BRILLIANT PIANIST HEARD IN DE- LlGHTFUL LECTURE RECITAL YESTERDAY - FIRST APPEAR ANcE SINCE HER RETURN.

Mrs. Edna Gockel-Gussen of the Bir- mingham Conservatory was heard in a plano recital at Cable hall yesterday aft ernoon. It was her initial appearance in publios since returning from Boston, where she had spent several months in study and rest from teaching, and she was greeted by a large and eager audi ence. The recital was designated on the little programme slip as an inter pretation lesson," and was the first of a series to be given this spring primarily for the benefit of the conservatory pu- pills; but all music lovers are invited to attend and in the audience yesterday were a number of teachers and well known amateur performers
 This was the programme:
 l. Tocatta and Fugue, Bach-Tausig.
 2. (a) Humoreske, (b) Lullaby, Co But terfly. (d) To Spring, Grieg.
 8. Clair de Lune, Debussy.
 4. Fantasie Impromptu, Etude, Op 10, No. 0; Etude. Op. 10, No. P, Chopin.
 Mrs Gussen made a few introductory remarks and explained briefly the mean ing of tocatta and she had something to say about the various compositions as she came to them. But she said 1t would not be her purpose to talk much or to analyze the music in detail; for she thought piano students and others would be chiefly benefited and entertained by hearing the music Instead of words.
 When Mrs. Gussen returned from Ber- lin five or six years ago to succeed Ben jamin Guckenberger as principal of the Conservatory, she was a brilliant pianist. She had studied assiduously with the Scharwenkas-Xaver and Philip-and all she needed was a little more age to broaden her style and render her inter pretation more authoritative. Added to temperament were her fine intelligence and poetic insight; and as she maturedJ her tone became warmer and more musical. Now she comes back to her conservatory after a good rest from everything like routine in better form than ever. Never, at any rate, was her playing quite so sat- isfactory to many educated critics as 1t was on yesterday.
 The Bach-Tansig number was read and played as only a true musician could do it. Mrs Gussen made it sound as noble and almost as rich in tone quality as if 1t were being performed on pipe organ, for which Bach wrote 1t. From Beginning to end the recital was as delightful as it was educative. There were several encores and in re- sponse to the applause which greeted the Debussy piece Mrs. Gussen repeated this beautiful composition, evidently to the joy of the audience
 Mrs Gussen's '1esson'' next Saturday will include Bach, Mendelssohn, Schubert and Mcdowell.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
TRAINED NURSE IS
 KILLED BY PISTOL
Miss India Harris Accidentally
 Shoots Herself
MAKES DYING STATEMENT I
In Desperate Effort to Save Life Blood of Her Uncle w. E. Urquhart Was
 Transfused.

While breaking a revolver to unload of wide acquaintance accidentally shot herself about S:SO O clock yesterday morn ing and died at the Davis infirmary at Il 80 o'clock. In its course the bullet pen erated the right side of the abdomen, passing through the liver and lodging in the spinal chord.
 Desperate efforts were made to save Miss Harris life, one being the transfus- ion of blood from, Attorney w. E. Urqu- hart into the vascular system of Miss Harris. Mir. Urquhart is an uncle of Miss Harris and when the surgeons an- Eouneed that transfusion was the only hope he quickly announced that he would allow them to take his blood.
 The shooting occurred in Miss Harris apartments at the corner of Eleventh av- enue and Fifteenth street, south. From a deathbed statement made by her to Dr. Davis she had just arisen and started to place the revolver in a drawer, preparing to unload it before doing so. The pistol was a .SS calibre Harrington & Richard son.
 Several other persons having apartments in the flat rushed into Miss Harris room upon hearing the shot, the janitor also rushing up and opening the door. They ! found her lying on the floor and she said, 'I was trying to open the pistol and it went off, then lapsed into unconscious ness. The ambulance of Lige Loy was summoned and rushed her to the Davis inf1rmary. where she was Immediately placed upon the operating table. The physicians worked hard but held out but little hope for her from the first.
 The remains were sent to Coosado yes terday afternoon by Lige Loy for inter- ment. The deceased was a daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Harris of that place, and was reared there. She was also a niece of Bishop M. E. Harris.
 She learned her profession as trained nurse at the Davis infirmary, graduating there. Recently she went to Montgom- cry but returned to Birmingham about two months ago. She had nursed great many Birmingham people and had q large circle of devoted and loving friends. As nurse she had gained a splendid reputation. She was 26 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23

There is plan on foot about the court house looking toward an immediate relief of the present crowded condition of the county 1ail. Judge A. O. Lane of the circuit court has been requested to or ganize a special grand jury to take action on the cases of prisoners now being de- tained in the Jail, the plan being then to proceed with the trial of criminal cases in the circuit court, which has both civil and criminal jurisdiction. It is stat ed that with the two regular criminal courts, together with one or two spe- cial divisions in session, the county Jail could be cleared within a comparatively short time.
 Judge Lane has not gone into the mat ter fully, but he is of the opinion that he would be unable to take up the crim-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
SHOT CRAPS
 WITH BLACKS

Seven white men and three negroes were caught shooting craps in a build ing at the corner of First alley and Eigh- teenth street last night by Officers Gray, Burke, DeRamus and Burge. They were taken to the city jail and are still con- fined there.
 Evidence against the men is alleged to be very strong and Chief Bodeker will probably request Judge Feagin to give them the heaviest possible sentence if convicted. The chief didn't think much of the white men gambling with ne- groes and placed their bonds at sl0O each, twice the usual amount for such a charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Girl Dragged to Death.

Augusta, Ky, May 22.-Effie Towns ley, VI the 16-year-old daughter of Samuel Townsley of Johnsonville, Bracken county, was found dead on the road near her home today. The girl had been riding a spirited horse which became frightened and ran away with her, throwing her off, drag ging her over the rough road with her foot caught in the stirrup, breaking her neck, as well as nearly every bone in her body. She had been dead for some time when found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
MAY TAKE SOME STEPS TO
 RELIEVE CROWDED JAIL

inal work without neglecting the regu- lar civil work set on his docket. He states that damage suits are being con- stantly filed in the circuit court at the rate of about 15O a month and that the dockets in both divisions of that court are crowded.
 In view of the fact that the erection of a new jail is probable it Is essential that as many prisoners as possible should be gotten rid of. Under the present plans of the Board of Revenue the old jail will have to be torn down and Jeff ferson countys prisoners transferred elsewhere during the time the new jail Is under construction.
 The matter is one of considerable in- terest and steps in this direction are not considered improbable.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Rate Case Is Heard.

Jefferson City, Mo, May 22.-The supreme court of Missouri today heard arguments on the demurrer to the writ of prohibition asked by several rail roads of the state against Judge Will Hams of the St Louis circuit court. be- fore whom the Jones suit to restrain an increase in passenger rates Is pend ing. The roads sought an order from the supreme court forbidding Judge Williams to proceed with the cas~. The supreme court took the case under advisement, but an early de- cision Is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
NEWTON BARBER
 CAN'T BE FOUND

After vain attempt to locate New ton Barber, the husband of Mrs. Lillian Barber, who died last Monday after noon at her boarding house on. Fifth avenue after one days illnesst hope of finding him has been given up and the remains will be sent to Knoxville, Tenn, by Lige Loy at o'clock this morning for interment.
 Mrs. c. H. Griebel of Mankato, Minn., a sister of the deceased, has arrived in Birmingham and will accompany the remains to Knoxville, where another sister, Mrs. w. M. Hood, resides. \
 Mrs Newton was taken III suddenly last Sunday afternoon, apparently with pneumonia, and died Monday after noon. She had only been in Birming-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Judge Dan Greene Returns.

the criminal court of Jefferson county
 who has been on leave of absence for several months, has returned to Bir- Iningham from Pass Christian, Miss, where he went for his health. Judge Greene is looking much better than he did when he left Birmingham and states that he has gained IS pounds. It is prob able that If his health continues to im- prove he will resume his place on the bench in the criminal court next fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23

ham week. coming here with her hus- band. He is said to be a travelling man and continued on to Mississippi All efforts to locate him, eith CT by local parties or the sisters of the de- ceased proved futile.
 Coroner Brasher investigated the death and held a post mortem examina- ton over the remains. Nothing was found, however which would indicate that death might have been caused by other than natural causes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23

De Luxe Clothes are making money for us and those who buy them here. Blach's prices, $22.50 to $45 for De Luxe Suits. No tailor in town can make better at $40 to $75. In fact we will show you superior tailoring in many instances.
 Be logical. Surely you don't think that the science of apparel-mak- ing has stood still as the rest progressed. While all trade is very welcome, we especially want tailored men to see De Luxe Clothes.
 In a few minutes we wish to prove the fallacy of having clothes made to measure. For here are the finest fabrics woven in America or abroad. Here are silk or other Things and interlinings of high est attainable quality. Here is hand tailoring such as few-if any, local journeymen z 'Tis true, 'Tis pity") can produce.
 You don't have to specu- late on the finished gar ment's appearance. How the pattern will "make- up" for De Luxe Clothes are ready-for-service.
 Yes, for all sizes of men, especially ready for men who think they must have their clothes made.
 And then we knock away the last prop by guaranteeing each and every De Luxe Suit to keep it's shape until worn out. And no bond of re- sponsibility on earth has yet been found more bind ing than a guarantee of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
MASONIC LODGE NOTICE.
 The members If East Take

.. The members OI GdSG Lake Lodge, No. 480, A. F. & A. M., are hereby earnestly requested to meet at the Lodge Room, 77th street, East Lake, Sunday afternoon, May 23, at 1:30 o'clock, to attend the funeral of Brother Dan w. Nash. All duly qualified brethren are in- vited to attend. The follow ing brethren will act as pail bearers: R. B. Rogers, Robert Hewlett, Harvey T. Bates, Yan- cey L. Senn, E. c. Burchfiel and Dr. John H. Finch.
 M. L. DAVIDSON, w. M. JOHN F. BISHOP, Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
LNEWS OF THE DAY
 AT LOCAL .Y.M.C.A.

''The Losing and Finding of Life" Is
 to be the subject treated by the Rev.
 pr. L. c. Bransconnb, pastor of the
 First Methodist church, at the Young
 Mems Christian association. this aft ernoon. The meeting will begin promptly at 8:3o o'clock, and as MT. Branscomb during his short passionate here has become one of the most pop ular ministers in the district, he will probably speak to large crowd. The association's junior departnsnt, with its 200 members, is now making big preparations for the boys camp, which is to be located this summer on Lookout Mountain, at Valley Head. The party will be made up of about 20 boys, will be under competent super vision and the youngsters expect to have the time of their lives. The camp will continue from June IA 10 2.. or probably longer.
 The junior department Is devoting special attention this spring to teach ing boys to swim. It is remarkable nowSquiokly, with little assistance, | tho smallest boys catch on and hecome | fast swimmers in short while. The membership of the association i is enthusiastic over the success of the big banquet given Friday night. All agree that it was pulled off in fine s.yie.
 The asoication is getting so it does | things on big scale. The recent campaign added a number of the | towns most prominent citizens, and they were all there to enjoy their well come into the ranks.
 Preparations are being made to start | a tennis tournament on the association court It will, be in the form of
 round robin, in which every player will
 meet every other player who enters. It | will start all soon as the college mem- 1 bers get home
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
THE QUICKEST SERVICE TO THE EAST ON AFTER NOON TRAINS.

Southern Railway, leaving 4::25 p. m., gives quicker service to New York than other lines, handling through sleepers, with dining car service unexcelled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
Fremont's Reply,


 Captain Fremont was visibly touched by the reception, but he thanked the people of Natchez simply but heartily for the gift, and the senti- n1eats expressed, and declared that both officers and men would always appreciate and enjoy the beautiful bowl.
 After the presentation of the punch bowl, Judge Reber in a clever speech, presented to the officers a handsome photograph. Then came the surprise of the day, when Capt. Allan T. Bowie, of the Confederate army gave to Cap tain Fremont a worn, faded and tat tered flag. This flag once floated at the mast head of the Federal gunboat Petrel, which was captured by regi- ment of Confederate cavalry at the mouth of the Yazoo river, on April 22, 1864. Captain Fremont was deeply moved, and promised in a low voice, to deliver the old flag in person to the department at Washington. Then, after some school children sang the Star Spangled Banner" Dixie" and Van kee Doodle" and some little girls had presented Captain Fremont with a great bunch of flowers, the presenta- tion meeting closed.
 Big Banquet to Guests.
 The big formal event of the visit of the battleship was the banquet tonight to the officers of the vessel and to the distinguished guests. Mayor Benbrook presided, and at his right and left were Governor Noel and captain Fremont. Rev. Father Reney, the ships chaplain, pronounced the invocation, and State Senator Engle delivered the address of welcome. silent standing toast bS the president was followed by. GOV ernor Noels address on Mississippi, a Loyal Member of the Sisterhood of the States, a Leader in Moral and Material Progress"
 Captain Fremont responded briefly and httingly to the toast. Then Mayor Martin Behrman of New Orleans spoke on the fCrescent City, the Metropolis of the South"
 Col. Charles E. Hooker, c. $. A., spoke to the toast, The Land We Love Best. America, the Home Of Fair Women and Brave Men," while Col w. A. Montgomery, c. s. A. and U $. A., described What the Battleship Missis- sippi is to Mississippians, their very own, thing of beauty and a joy for ever" fANlSEj
 While the toast list was long and the toasts were long, too, the regularly assigned speakers were followed by impromptu speakers, and it was late when the banquet lights were extin- gulshed.
 The ships ball team went down to defeat before the local professionals score to 2.
 No set programme has been arranged or set for Sunday, which will be used by the officers and men In resting in preparation for the last day in Natchez. One of the interesting events of to- day was the visit of the orphans to the battleship as guests of the bachelors of Natchez. The little ones from three orphanages were given days outing on the river, and incidentally were taken over to the war vessel There were about 800 children in the party.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
HANDSOME GIFT
 TO BATTLESHlP
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.)

(CONTIN UEU FHOM PAUE I.J you meet an enemys ship, and hope you may never have need to meet one. sink her, and then quaff from these cups q toast to victory-victoria Amerlcana-but if she sinks you, as has chanced to many a brave ship, we'll handled, then for the honor of the sweet women of Natchez let these pieces of silver go down with the ship, and not become enemys booty to shame their name."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23
NEW STOCK DRESS SUITS
 AT BLACH'S

s3O to $50-only complete lines in the state. The arrival of these has placed others in the rent section.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-23

The membership of the association is enthusiastic over the success of the big banquet given Friday night. All agree that it was pulled off in fine s.y;e.
Middletown transcript., 1909-10-09
a pERAsAEr SURPRISE

Mrs. Maria Jones was rendered sur
prise on Thursday evening, the occasion
being her 10th birthday and also her 5Oth
wedding anniversary. She was given q
postal shower and received about 100
cards. Mrs. Jones was invited to take
supper with her daughter, Mrs. Margaret
Darlington, and on her return in the
evening about eight O'Clock found her
home all decorated with cut flowers and
asparagus, and in full possession of her
children and grandchildren. The even
ing vas speut in most delightful man.
ner, aud greatly eijpyed by the partici-
pants. Refreshments, consisting Of cake,
ice cream, coffee and mints we're served.
Among those present were : Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward s. Jones and family, Mrs.
Margaret Darlington and son Reese, Mr..
and Mrs. l. G. Scott and daughter, Miss
Ada, Mr.. ard Mrs. G. E. Pinder and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hopkins and
family, Miss Elsie R. Jones, Mr.. Robert
Jones, Mrs. Lizzie Jones and Lemont
Jones, Mrs. j. L. Parsons, Mr.. Victor
Jones and Mr.. Nutshell of Newark.
Middletown transcript., 1909-10-09
YARmERs LIVE BETTER THAN QUEEN

"The average laborer is to-day living
better than Queen Elizabeth did in her
time, /" said Secretary Wilson. of the Agri.
cultural Department in Washington, upon
his return from months vacation on his
farm 10 Iowa. He was discussing the
prosperous condition Of the farmers of
the West and the high wages Of the work.
ingman in the East. Take the. meat
bills Of the laborer in Washington to-day, :"
be continued. "YOu will find that be
eats meat three times a day-most Of
them-and, what is more he is not con-
tent with any kind. He wants the best
cuts. He can afford them. As result,
the price Of meat IL away up. While the
farmers are producing more beef every
year, they are not producing enough to
meet the increase in population. ] do
not look for the prices 10 decrease mater.
ially."
The secretary was asked il the Western
farmers were really investing such large
sums;of money in automobiles. There is
too much truth ii those reports" he
said. ''The farmer is out Of debt. He
has paid for his farm, his fences aud his
machinery. He has money in his pockets
and big crops continue to come on. He
is afraid to invest 10 Eastern securities
lest year might bring trouble there. As
result lie puts his money in Injuries
instead Of channels that might give re-
turn. Why, folks ID the East do not
know what Injuries are. They must 90
West to find that out. The farmer is still
Handicapped by lack Of labor. Too many
have gone from the farm to the sidewalk.
/ hope that education along agricultural
lines will remedy this; but the tide has
not yet turned backward. Ore thing,
however, the farmer to-day BY means Of
improved machinery can do many times
as much as the farmer accomplished ten
years ago. He does il with ease, too, for
farmer sits At nearly all bis work now
adays.
Middletown transcript., 1909-10-09


We have iual feceived carload %
Euear0ta Feeds PartoI thIs Is ioE Horses
ana part icr oattis Il yon ars boxing
for something well worth the money. tFy
some Of the SugaFosa
MIDDIEFowE FARMS
After October first, the Library hours
viii b Is toiIowa: Tuesday 5. 50 to 5; Fri
days, Z 10 $50; Saturdays, 10 5. Th6
Library viii be open on Tuesday evenings,
from 10 $50, for school children exclu-
siYely.
The pictures Of dresses, blouses. and
hats 10 she foreign fashion iouFnels az
Misses Spurgeons were . revelation to
many of the ladies of this vicinity. They
invite all to see them without obligation.
A stamp Of new denomination Il % Be
issued by the Post Office Department 70
conform with the recent increase in the
price Of registration from 8 10 10 cents.
The new issue is to be l2 cent stamp,
so that for ordinary letters one stamp
wiilsufice to pay postage and registration.
Delawars's potato crop last year, accord
ing to the year book just issued by The
Department Of Agriculture ct Washington,
was valued at s544 900, the total produc-
ton for the year being $50. 900 busels.
The area Of ground nsed in growing pota.
toes was 5000 acres.
Alexander Montgomery, we'll known
farmer living at FieIdsboro, died on Nom
day last, aged go years, after an illness Of
about one year. Funeral services and
interment were held at the Old Union M.
E. Church, near Townsend, Thursday
afternoon, at one o'clock.
Mrs. Leanora NJ. Lake, of S.. Louis,
Mo-, Vice President Of she Catholic Total
Abstinence Union, will speak in the
Opera House tomorrow Sunday } octo-
Der 10th, at 8 80 O'Clock. She 10 q won.
derfully forcible speaker, aud draws i'm
mense audiences in every place. Come
out and hear her, il will be q privilege OF
q lifetime.
The millinery business of our store is
growing larger every season. This has
been busy week with us, which shows
that the people of this town are realizing
that A. FogsI's is the place to get an up
to-date hat at a reasonable price. Our
policy has always beentO sell only reliable
goods at a reasonable price. We buy all
our goods direct from the manufacturer
and this is the reason We can undersell
our competitors. The better our goods
are known the better they are liked. We
have large beautiful stock Of hats now
on band. You betsercome and get your
hat here and be convinced. A. FoaEI.
Middletown transcript., 1909-10-09
ODESSA

Miss Mary Massey is visiting trends in
Philadelphia.
Mr.. E. Ballard Lodge, Of Cleveland,
Ohio, is spending sometime here.
Mrs. Hv. WoodalI has returned home,
after spending week at Atlantic City.
Mrs. o. G. Stevens is spending month
with her husband in Long Island, N. Y.
Mrs Harry Lighscap spent a few days
this week with her sister in Camden, N. J..
Miss Margaret Gremmingef is spending
sometime with relatives in Delanco, NJ
Mr.. Clarence P. Donovan spent q few
days last week with friends in Whining
ton.
Mrs. Emma Mcclellan has returned
home, after spending sometime ct Dayton,
Ohio.
Mr.. Frederick Knotts is beautifying his
home on High street by having front
porch built.
Mrs. Harry Cook, of Philadelphia, is
spending sometime with her brother, Mr..
Perry Rose.
Miss COrnelia Townsend has returned
to New York, after spending tie summer
with her parents here.
Mrs. Charles Carpenter has returned
home, after spending sometime with
friends in Philadelphia.
Miss Emma Robb has returned to her
home in Chester, Pa, after spending the
summer with her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Morris.
On Sunday evening last at business
meeting Of the Epworth League Of st.
Pauls N. E. Church, Mrs. A. Lee orreil
was unanimously elected first vice presi-
dent Of the League. At the came meet
ing Mrs. D. ]. Givan and Miss Mary GiIch
we're elected delegates to attend the Con.
ventior to be held 10 Ridgley, Nd, the
1lth, 18th and 18Th Of this month. Miss
Ethel G. Ward was appointed BY the
president OF the League to be Junior
League Superintendent.