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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-03

Lexington, August mo decision was
handed down by Circuit Judge Parker to-
day in the contested election case in
volving four of the Lexington city Of
ficers. A decision is not now expected
until next Monday. The officers involved
in the contest are the mayor city jailer,
city assessor and city attorney.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-03
Died of Ptomaine Poison.

Groton, Conn, August Capt. Christie
pher O. Newbury died today from pto-
maine poisoning after eating Holsters.
John Blifford of New York is in a pre-
carlous condition and three others are
seriously ILL.,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-03
Fighting Forest Fires.

North Falmouth, Mass, August a.
Nearly 200 men this afternoon fought the
forest fire which had crept over from
Bourne, where Saturday and Sunday 1t
did great damage. Another fire was
burning near Mattapoisett today
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-03
Bio Car Contracts.

Pittsburg, August 2-Contracts we're
awarded today by the Pennsylvania
Railroad company for freight cars to cost
between $SyN00000 and S9,000.000.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-03
NEGRO FIGHTER
KILLED ON SHIP

Provincetown Mass. August 2.-"It
was not prize fight or a boxing bout.
but an exhibition for a moving picture
machine" said Admiral Seaton Schroeder
today in reference to the death of Har-
rison H Foster. a negro mess mate on
board of the battleshp Vermont last
night. A committee of officers was APP
pointed this morning to make an investi-
cation and report to Washington. Those
who saw the exhibition say that the men
went six rounds and then, as pre-ar-
ranged, Foster took the count
The autopsy revealed the fact the Eos
ter died of cerebral hemorrhages caused
by a blow or fall
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-03
Experiences In the Navy.

Washington, August 2.-While regretting
that death should occur from boxing ex-
hibitions In the navy, navy department
officials said today in connection with
the death of Harrison Foster, on board
the battleship Vermont last night, that
death occasionally Is result of the sport,
no matter where 1t is encouraged.
Recently In a case brought to the atten-
ton of the war department from the Pa
cifc coast in which an enlisted man had
died, following battle royal" a decison
was rendered holding that the man had
died in the line of duty.
Today the department received a dis
patch from Admiral Schroeder, netting
Fosters death, and stating that pro-
visional diagnosis showed cerebral hemor-
rhage. Admiral Schroeder added that he
had ordered board of inquiry
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-03
DONLIN DEAL Is
DECLARED OFF

Philadelphia, August 2.-Felix Isman to-
day announced the failure of the deal
whereby the Philadelphia National Base
ball league was to get Mike Donlin from
the New York National league in ex-
change for Outfielder Magee of the local
club.
Mr. Isman announced that he had de-
purchase of an interest In the club. He
said: At had an option on certain stock
and would have purchased 1t If certain
ideas of mine could have been carried
out My principal idea was to have Mike
Donlin as captain, manager and player.
This included the disposing of Mr.. Muir
ray as manager. The proposition was to
give Murray $77oo year salary for him
to step down and out The other owners
could not see the matter in this light and
this Afternoon notified the parties to the
negotiations l would not buy the stock"
Murray Sticks To Job.
Louisville, August Manager Billy
Murray of the Philadelphia National
league club when seen here tonight con-
corning the falling through the proposed
Isman deal, whereby Murray was to retire
as manager said:
mo member of the directorate of the
club ever mentioned the question of my
retiring to me. l have a three-year con-
tract and will fill it out, I believe"
In a general way Mr.. Murray spoke
of the Donlin deal which did not succeed
and remarked that there were NO ifs,
ands or butts in my contract It's direct
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-03

$18. to Washington and re-
turn. $500 to Richmond and
Norfolk. Aug. 14th, limited IS
days, via Southern Railway.
For all information apply at
city ticket office, Morris Hotel
building. Phones Bell 3067,
Peoples 617.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-03

From next years city budget the board
of education will ask for an appropriation
of s102,12s so. An estimate calling for this
amount was submitted to the board at its
regular meeting and adopted. The amount
requested for the next year will be an
increase of H718.50 over last years
budget which was $85, 000
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-08-03

1t is stated by friends of j. B. Pound,
former proprietor of the Chattanooga
News, that he will again enter the news
paper business in few months. The re-
port has 1t that fMr. Pound will found
new paper In Jacksonville, Fla. Another
scheme said to be in contemplation by Mr.
Pound is a new hotel to be built in Sa-
vannah, Ga, along the same lines as the
one he has just completed in Jackson
willie, Fla
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
Mne. Esmes.
Mr.. Harry Q. Whittemore. pianist

The Columbia Theater was the scene OF
notable musical event yesterday aft
ernoon upon the appearance OF Nine.
Emma Eames, the American prima
donna. and Mr.. Emilio de Gorgorza the
celebrated barytone assisted by Mr..
Harry c. Whittemore. pianist. The thea
ter was entirely filed vita a brilliant
audience. including many notabIes IN So
cial. official, and musical circles.
Nine Eames' appearance upon the con-
cert platform IS in all respects as attrac-
tive as upon the operate stage. her
beauty OF face and figure, her grace OF
manner. her superb voice and rare tech
nical skin. all Of which appear TO be
growing rather than diminishing in
power, form the elements Of success IN
both instances. IN fact. il Is rarely the
case. whatever the nationality may be.
to find a singer so completely equipped
with these favorable features. Her pres
ence alone is charming. without recourse
to those vocal gifts which have so repeat-
edly earned such high encomirfns from
the most competent critics as 10 make
detailed comment seem useless aug
mentation at the present moment.
She charmed the audience throughout
raising II 70 enthusiasm with dramatic
fervor, and winning sympathetic effect
with simple ballads. She responded
gracefully with several enco-es. and was
the recipient OF beautiful floral tributes
Mr.. de GOrgorza also appeared 10
great advantage both in HIS solo num-
bers and his duets with Nine. Eames.
his selections embracing a wide range
and his rendition showing splendid train
ing and a highly intelligent use OF a
rich voice, the ensemble result OF his
natural and studied sttainments seeming
to be at fits best yesterday. His dramatic
Interpretation OF the Ariosa from lie
Roi de Lahore" was especially convinc-
ing evidence OF his great power.
The accompanying Of Mr. Harry C.
Whittemore was marked by extreme
grace and perfect understand while
his solos were brilliant examples OF
technical skill. the Spanish Caprice
being peculiarly enjoyable. The whole
programme constituted a striking con-
junction OF musical celebrities. and af-
forded a treat OF such quality as To
be long remembered by those who were
so fortunate as 10 hear It
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10

/ Announcement was made yesterday by
officials Of the National Auditorium Com
pany that an offer had been made BY
Oscar Hammerstein. the grand opera i'm
presario. TO affiliate himself with the
movement to build the national gather
ing place here. and that the offer had
I been rejected.
I'VE are sorry not TO have a man Of
/ Mr.. Hammerstein's resources and ability
in the opera field with US in the audi
/ torium project from the start" said Nil
ton z. Allies. chairman OF the finance
committee Of the company. to q Wash
ington Herald reporter last night. but
we cannot alter our plans TO suit Mr..
4 Hammerstein's wish that the building
should be devoted purely to grand opera
Talk with Mr.. Hnmmerstein.
Mr.. Hammersteln called on ne al the
Riggs Bank the day before the inaugura-
tion. having come down from New York
for the purpose. and I arranged for a
number Of members Of the board Of trus-
tees 10 meet him We had a talk as 70
the plan and scope OF the auditorium
we are to build here. and Mr. Hammer
stein expressed himself as being anxious
TO become identified with the movement
II we could arrange to eliminate features
other than grand opera.
we suggested that he communicate
I with the company. as 70 how much money
he was willing 10 put into the auditorium
company, and what HIS proposition in re-
gard to furnishing grand opera was This
/ Mr. Hammerstein was asked TO submit
IN writing through Mr.. 5. Z. Hamilton.
chairman Of the board OF trustees. but he
/ said he came down from New York for
/ quick action. and wanted US to call a
a meeting Of the trustees for that after
noon. the Gay before the inauguration.
when he would address the trustees and
explain his proposition.
Could Not Arrange Meeting.
NO meeting of the trustees could be
I arranged. OF course. the day before IN
auguration. as all the trustees were mem
bers OF ;he inaugural committee. and
were heavily occupied with the inaugu-
, ration work Therefore. after an in
/ formal conference with Mr.. Hammerstein,
it was pointed out 10 him that the plan
of the auditorium projectors IS for a
building which shall permit the housing
OF political conventions OF a national
character. Inaugural balls, Epworth
I League and Christian Endesvor gather
ings. as well as concerts. grand opera.
and all other legalized exhibitions.
/ Mr. Hammerstein seemed 10 be Of
Tended az the idea Of permitting cir
cuses and vaudeville 10 be performed IN
the same house in which he would pro
duce grand opera, but we are going 70
have IN WqshfngfOn q hufISfrr fha4 --sff
belong 20 the people OF every class. Such
was the plan. and so It viii be carried
out Many have subscribed to the stock
OF the company with this understanding.
and there viii be no deviation from the
idea originally set forth"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
TALKED ABOUT ROOSEVELT.
Prof. Carroll Pays Tribute 20 tn
ex-Ps.eEfdenf

Prof. Carroll Pays Tribute 20 the
ex-P'esfdent.
Had Theodore Roosevelt lived about
1900 years ago instead OF IN 1863, his name
probably would have been engraved on
the pages OF history with those OF
Achilles and others famous in Greek
mythology" said Prof Mitchell Carroll,
in a lecture before the National Society
OF Fine Arts, in the Public Library last
night
Prof. Carroll. who is instructor IN
classic archaeology at George Washing
ton University. referred 10 the former
President in introducing his subject.
Greek legends and Archaeology" He
made slight comparison OF the times OF
centuries past with the world OF to-day.
and in this connection tocehed upon "one
OF the foremost figures Of present times.
Theodore Roosevelt"
The lecturer said the name Theodore
traced far back in ancient history. means
gift OF God" and with such q cogno-
men and marvellous strenuosfty, the WELD
er Of the big stick surely would have
been a Croesus IN ancient days.
Stereoptieon views were shown to Illus
trate places and people mentioned
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
CRITERIONS GIVE DANCE.
Also Furnish Entertainment at Ma
tionaI Rifles Armory,

An entertainment and dance by the Cri-
terions at National Rifles Armory. last
night, attracted q large crowd who en-
joyed the splendid programme. consist
ing OF vocal and instrumental numbers
and recitations- Among those who con-
trIbuted were Miss Blanch Steiner. wal
ter SondheimeT, Miss Cecilia Wolfe. E.
Lawrence Phillips, Joe Hanlein. Leo
Garner and others. The committee ir
charge consisted Of NJ. Roman. chair
man; NJ Braunstein, vice chairman; NJ
H. Koeningsberg, secretary and treas
urer; H. Haas, master OF ceremonies:
Leo Garner. B. Kebesl1y and z. Davis.
entertainment committee, and the follow
ing reception committee; NJ Rosenthal
L. Steiner. NJ. Cohen. J. Schlossberg. A
z. Fesler. H. Cohen. NJ. Scheer, G. Cohen.
W. Finkelstein. G. Gordon, J. Love. l..
sheers. s. shanker. B. Kraft. S. L. Raku-
sin. NJ Gutenberg. S. Click, c. L. Breger.
and NJ Miller
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
BATTLE SHIPS DETACHED.
Three VIII Go Into Reserve-Daf
for ReassembIing Postponed.

Three VIII Go Into Reserve-Date
for ReassembIing Postponed.
Docking and minor repairs TO the bat
tie ships OF the Atlantic feet a. the
various navy yards VIII not be com
pleted as rapidly as was expected BY
officials OF the Navy Department.
The date OF the reassembling OF the
feet AT Hampton Roads has been post
pOned from May Is 70 June Is. This post
ponement IS necessary in order 10 install
upon the vessels OF the feet the new fire.
control mast, which was tested UPON
several battle ships OF the third squadron.
The kearsarge. Kentucky, and Illinois
have been detached from the feet, and
VIII go into reserve. Their places Will
be taken by the Mississippi, the Idaho
and the New Hampshire, which VIII later
be assigned TO the second division.
The first squadron OF the Pacific feet
hes been ordered 10 arrive al Seattle.
Wash. on May 30. 10 take part In the
opening ceremonies OF the Alaska Yukon
Pacific Exposition.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10

Funeral services for Miss Edyth Smith.
daughter of W. H Smith, who died in
Boston, from cerebro-spinal meningitis.
last week. were held yesterday afternoon
at the residence Of her aunt. Miss Nellie
II. Smith, 1863 V street northwest. B!sbop
Harding and Rev. DR.. Talbot. OF 81
PauFs Church, conducted the services.
The palIbearers were members OF Har-
mony Lodge, No. Il, F. A A. IL. OF
which her father Is past master.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
Spring Suits, Costumes,
Wraps, and BIouSeS,
Suitable for Local Wear or ADAPTABLE for Southern
Climates, Continued To-day.

%%HE SPRING Style Show of Wouen and Misses Ready-to-vear
L Garments is proving interesting
Fashion dictators artistic mood
they when they planned the styles for spring This
the universal verdict They have really prodigaadopng
many styles and variations that will necessary for any woman
to be mbecomngly gowned
Realizing growing demand by women of fashion for handsome
and exclusive garments
than heretofore.
Models Evening Gowns Carriage Costumes
Tailored Street Costumes Long Coats and Jackets Imported Costumes
Adaptations for evening tea reception Beau
u Bouses of silks nets other sheer dainty fabrics &c
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10

Lieut. Commander James H. Reid. Z
S. N, continued 10 improve from the IN
juries sustained by jumping out Of a
second-story window at the Naval Medi-
cal Hospital The hospital surgeons be-
lieve he has excellent chances OF recov-
cry.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
Camp to EIect offIcer.-

The annual meeting OF the stockholders
OF the Summer Camp Company Will be
held at 1872 Riggs place. next Tuesday
morning, at II O'Clock, for the election Of
officers and other business
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
In THESOCIAL WORLD
President and Mrs. Taft 0c-
cupy Box at Concert.
AUDIENCE GIVES AN OVATION

Mrs. James 6. Sherman and Many
other Prominent People Also Hear
Nine. Eames and VI. de GOrgOrEa at
the CoIumbia-CardinRI Gibbons Ia
Guest of Senator and Mrs. EIkins.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
Good Value in
Baking Dishes.

A lot of Blue Decorated japanese
China Baking Dishes, in the con-
venient 7-inch size,
2oc each.
Fifth hoor-EcTenth st
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
Ramekin and Plate
Special.

Special.
A lot of One-of-a-kind Imported
Decorated Ramekins, with plates,
in a number of choice decorations.
Special price,
35c each. Values, SOC and 75c.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
STERLING aluminium
EnameLed Kitchen Ware.

The name Sterling" on Enamel
ed Ware means the same as sterling
on silver. Especially recommended
for long service and very reason
ably priced. We mention a few
items:
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
Cake Plate
Special.

A lot of French, German, and
Austrian China Cake Plates, in sew
eral choice decorations, gold traced
and gold stippled. Special price,
75c each.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
WANTS OPERA ALONE
Hammerstein Would Have 1t
Dominate Auditorium.
CONFERs WITH PROJECTORS

New Workers, Proposition Rejected
After Being Duly Considered.
Trustees Hold 10 Original Idea OF
Having Building a Place for POpu-
lar Gatherings OF Varied Character.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
The HOLMHURST.

Peuusylrsnia svs. near Beach Unohstructsd ocean
view. private BITS. stationary washstands with hot
and cold running Eateg n bedrooms. Eleyatcc 20
street Level. Capacity 900 Open al the year.
Hotel electric eoach meets trzfnS Literature upon
request HENRY DARNELI.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
| Rich
| Cut Glass.


All pieces shown are first quality.
richly cut, brilliant pieces that car
~ with them the stamp of quality
and good taste. An inspection is
invited.
Cut Glass Fern Dishes. each. S0.S5 up
Cut Glas: Bonoon Dishes. $1.OO up
Cut Glass Olive Dishes. each. SLIPS up
Cut Glass Mayonnaise Sets, GO m -
each---'....-. .VO'VV up
Cut Glass Vases. eaoh......... $1.45 up
Cut Glass Pitchers, each. S0.45 up
Cut Glass Salad Dishes. each. S2.25 up
Cut Glass Sugar and Cream CT OK
oets---.'..'. ..'...--....-----........V VA'OO up
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
Chinaware, GLASSWARE,
and HOuSefurniShingS

WONDERFULLY comprehensive stock of desirable reliable
"A chandise at uniformly fair prices quality considered
This week offering many attractive values in de-
srabe lines of china cocey arn &c. especial atten-
ton to the following
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
Chocolate Set
Sugar and Cream

A lot of Imported Decorated
Sugar and Cream Sets, of Japanese
and German China. Special price,
SOC the set.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10
Special Values in JardiniereS.

OpELL1L ULUES III JLLTILILIETESu
Special attention called to the large lot Of Mat Green ardne.es
prices
85c to 5000 EACH
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10

oOntinued on Pase :, Column ?
The Washington herald., 1909-03-10

The marriage is announced OF Miss
Edna Elizabeth lockwood. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. E J. lockwood. 10 Mr.
James Edwards Redrnan. The ceremony
took place on Monday, at 3 o'clook in
the home Of the brides parents Rev
Robert NJ Moore, Of Foundry Church
officiating Only the immediate relatives
and few close friends were presant
Miss Jessie Mason acted as maid oF
honor. and Lieut. w. L. Lockwood. brotb-
er Of the bride, was the best mar
The ushers were Mr.. Raymond Hart and
Mr. Raymond Hamilton, both OF BaIti-
more.
The bride entered the drawing room
which was decorated with palms ferns
and Bride roses, with her father who
gave her in marriage. She wore a gown
of wistaria broadcloth. with a tooue of
white fur. trimmed with pIunes Of the
COnttnued on Page z, Column p
The Dickinson press., 1909-05-08

The Manning Sunday School has been
recognized with these officers superin-
tendent W. p: Owens; assistant SUPER
intendent, Mrs. W. E. Smith; secretary,
E. X. jenkins; treasurer. Mrs. N. II.
Person Teacher bible class, W. 2.
Owens; teacher Junior class, Mrs.
Robert D. Lyle: teacher primary class,
Miss Ethel Miller. The, hour Of opening
Sunday school has been changed from
10 to II o'clock.
The Dunn county Milling Co. elected
E. o. Baker. ". P. Beatty. 1. L Lewis,
James W. Bailey and ". A. Bailey. j.
directors. Thomas Bailey treasurer and
Sig Evenson secretary at q meeting at
Connolly April "a. a stock company will
organize with q capital stock Of $40. 600
to operate q -four mill a. Connolly. "a
large amount Of stock has been sub
scfibed.
The Dickinson press., 1909-05-08
WHooP1NG. COUCH

This is a more dangerous diesase than
is generally presumed. It will be a sur
prise to many, to learn that: more deaths
result from it than from scarlet fever.
Pneumonia often results from it. Cham
.berlain's Cough Remedy has been used
in many epidemics of whooping cough,
and always with the best, results.
'Delbert McKeig of Harlan, Iowa, says
of it: my boy took whooping cough
when nine months old. He had it in
the winter. / got { bottle of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy which proved
good. I cannot recommend it too
highly For sale by all druggists.
The Dickinson press., 1909-05-08
Tn Former Years
Interesting Happenings in Dick
inson Fifteen aud Twenty-Five
: Years Ago This Week. : : /:

sAoOA TlAkSSu OuO 4WS0SveASC {
Years Ago This Week. : : : 8
From the PRESS of May 10. 1884.
The new addition to the Eagle hotel is
nearly completed.
A. j. Clark has gone to Taylor, where
he will open a real estate and law office.
At the Democratic convention here last
Saturday, James Collister was chosen to
represent Stark county at the territorial
convention at Pierre, May IA.
Mr.. Matthias has resigned as station
agent.
v. H. Sperry has been promoted to
the position of passenger conductor on
the Missouri division.
]. T. Scott. editor of the PRESS. was
married to Miss Kate. M. Dunlevy at
Wheeling. West Virginia. May 8.
Friday morning Jerry Hayes received
a message that his seven-year-old son,
living with his grandparents in YER
mont. had died of congestion of the
brain.
A. Jopp of Gladstone is having one of
his houses %remodelled into a frst-class
store building.
From the PRESS of May IL, 1894.
]. B. Thompson has his soda fountain
running.
Joe Huskins is building a small store
on Sims street.
William Hecht wintered IT'S cattle
and lost three head.
A son was born to MIR. and Mrs. j.
F. Stewart. May Z.
M. H. Linsley is erecting a residence
on the Ray lot. back of the Linsley &
Joyce restaurant.
Dr.. v. H. Stickney is attending the
annual convention of railway surgeons
at Galveston, Texas.
Sneak thieves broke into C.. B. Ander-
sons Sunday and took about $40.
Andy Knutson. a prosperous settler of
will shear 1. 900 sheep this sea-
SON.
C. F. Wilde has bought lots on Hanna
ford street.
j. A. McGregor, John Orchard and
John Goodall were instructed in the
mysteries of the Chapter Wednesday.
H. L. Busse, who was with the TIT
company last year, received a severe
kick in the head from a broncho Sum-
day.
= The Dickinson band will observe
Fourth of July in a royal manner.
The Anken cheese factory will open
June land will pay 50 cents a hundred
for milk at first.
Mrs. R. E. Fuller's sister, Mrs. Rey-
nolds, and daughter, of Burlington.
Vermont. arrived Friday.
A. j.. Streeter went to Arizona Thurs
day to receive cattle for the o. X.
COMPANY.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
William Ray, May 10.
C. H. Klinefelter has his bowling
alley in operation.
A. H. Keene of New England has
added $50 sheep to his flock this spring.
A. S. Robinson arrived Monday with
a car of thoroughbred cattle, % bulls
and S heifers.
VIM Hecht and family, who live
north of Taylor. had an exc itine ex-
p~erience recently. A cyclone unroofed
the house. demolished a COW stable.
blew away Is tons of hay. smashed
wagons. binder. and pillow and carried
away a satchel containing SIS and
other valuables. The family fled to
the cellar where they wrapped them
selves in sanny sacks, their usual
clothing having blown away, the storm
occurring in the night.
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The Dickinson press., 1909-05-08

set opposite each description,
subject to sale, increase in
price or Withdrawal from the
market without notice: