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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
ccuracy is therefore maintained con.

accuracy Is therefore maintained con- tinuously.
 "The report of the general superin- tendent, railway mail service, for the fiscal year 1908, shows that the rail- way post offices assorted and reas- sorted 11,913,000,000 pieces of first class mall. and 9.737,O00,000 pieces of mall of other classes, making total of 21,650 100000 pieces.
 For the fiscal year 1908, it is estimated that the revenue-producing mail posted by the public amounted to 1,11S,64O,799 pounds, in addition to which there was 99,0O0,0 ,0OC pounds of free matter, and more than s2s, ,0o0,o0O pounds of mail bags in connec- tion with the mail and otherwise; making a total of 2,145,94s, ,961 pounds, or, to state it in tons, ,072, ,974 tons; and this enormous weight was hauled an average distance of about 450 miles.
 "The totel expenditures of the postof- flee department for the fiscal year were $207, ,52S, ,222. The salaries of the 15,2S5 rail- way postal clerks, including officers, were ST, 373, 3S6. .s2. This was S.S per cent of the total expenditures. The cost of rail- road transportation for the mails In the year was $4s 5SS, ,012.70.
 Tn concluding let me say that just as the railroads of the country connect all inhabited areas with each other, and bring about compact and efficient union of national effort and national energy, so does the railway mail service Join to- gether the 61,0o0 postoffices throughout the United States, and provide, in connec- tion with the transportation of the mails, the national network of the postal ser- vice and the medium for the separation of the mails while in transit, and for their prompt arrival at the destinations.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
THE COURTHOUSE PROBLEM
By F. |. MONKS.

on their fine or costs if convicted. Prison CTS should be graded according to charges, record and conduct. Prisoners should be humanely treated and their dispositions softened, not hardened by their detention. Prisoners are not convicts until con- victed and should not be treated as such. Crime Is a disease that should receive the same curative treatment in a prison that typhoid fever does in the hospital. Even bleeding and blistering can be done without arousing the anger of the patient.
 All that Is required then to meet the present condition in the courthouse and jail is to build an additional wing for the criminal courts and remove the jail. In connection with the criminal court there should be building for the accommo- dation of prisoners immediately after ar rest or for those who are brought in to attend court on the day of trial. The transfer of prisoners from the jail to the courts could be made by an auto car. Hu- manity demands some change in the handling of Jefferson county prisoners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
By Wireless.
From the Atohison Globe.

From the Atchison Globe.
 After you pass 50 1t will jar you to hear a boy refer to his father as 'the old man"
 After a man weighs 190 pounds he finds out at breakfast what he is to have for dinner.
 It is always said Of the best of them, He is a good man, but" And he has to die in order to get that word but cut off.
 It is a wonder floral emblem bearing the words He is Better Off' was never sent to a funeral. That Is the general sentiment.
 Every girl makes up her mind early that if she ever marries she will not be as patient as her mother has always been.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

Party owning high grade late model Automobile in first class condition would like to buy desirable lot or home on the South Highlands, trading car in at price to be agreed upon and paying difference. For further information apply
 WHITE & HEFLIN,
 201 BroWn-Marx Bldg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
Stereopticon lecture on Pan anna at Jefferson Monday night

FOR SALE-$30, ,0O0 will buy 3-story brick on Second Ave. between 21st and 22nd Sts. if taken at once. w. B. Leedy 6 Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02
The Masters of the Republic.

Prof Guglielmo Ferrero, according to Success Magazine, is not one of those pliant visitors who ip America find Amer jeans charming, but on their safe return
 describe us as Impossible and "barbar- ous." Professor Ferrero survived a few months of lectures and dinners. in Amer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-02

ica and has returned to Rome without mental or other indigestion. In a letter to a Roman newspaper, he expresses his ad- miration for America and his hopes for her future. He denies that we are all materialists, that our life is one long search for the dollar, that we do not know how to rest or how to loaf and invite our souls; and he asserts that of the Ameri- cans he met many were people whose mental cultivation. both as regards breadth and refinement, was in no wise in- ferior to the same class in Europe"
 This is all very well in its way, but Fer rero says something which pleases us rnore. '"The real masters of the great re- public' states this historian, "are not tho mililonaires, nor the trusts, nor the poll tican class, but the people; or, if you like, the majority, which is made cult, a religion of, in America"
 For this good word let us be duly grate- full We are like the freckled girl who loved to be complimented on her complex ion, and if we an't the masters we at least lil1eh to be told we are. While we like culture and admire fiat a distance we would be willing to throw all the su- perior culture of New England overheard, as the Bostonians threw overheard the English tea, rather than admit to a for egner that we weren't the rulers of our own republic.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
TAFT AT MASONIC MEETING.
President Has To &c vouchet Fol
i, When He Appe ars at Door.

WASHINGTON. april 23--Mem
hers OF Temple lodge. No 80. r. a. A
NJ. who ignored the special notice
sent them by Worshipfui Master
thomas G. Noyes tina; there would 20
something special doing at last lght :
Getting and that thcy would be sorry
II they stayed away. are very sore
on themselves today
They missed the opportunity II sit
ting In lodge with the president 4 Tho
United States. Il was the first tint
Brother" Taft had visited a Masonic
gathering In Washington since he was
made Mason ''at sight" in Cincin-
natl last winter. The fact that me
president was To attend was kept as
secret as possible Ia order 10 avoid
a crowd. When the president appear
I'd at the door OF the lodge he re
,eived no more consideration thai.
any other Mason. lie had 20 dc
vouched for by some one who had
sat in lodge with him before. This
duty was performed by Grand dasteT
Simpson. OF the grand lodge al the
District of Columbia, who was preseI;
II the Cincinnati ceremony
The secret service men who accom-
panied the president TO Masonic ten
pie, not being Masops. were compel
ed TO wait outside during the session
OF the lodge. Two candidates received
the master Mason degree. The presi
dent, on leaving, said he had enjoyed
the ceremony and hoped TO return
soon again.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
NEW PASTOR INDICTED.
Rev. A. C. Manson Takes Charge OF
Second-Ave. Presbyterian Church.

The induction OF the Rev. Aiexan-
der {. Manson as pastor OF the Second
Ave. Presbyterian church, took place
Thursday evening, In the presence OF
a large number OF the members OF
the congregation and friends.
The Rev. ". r. Jaquess. pastor OF
the Trumbull,Ave. Presbyterian
church, presided at the installation
services, aud propounded the consti-
tutional questions To Mr.. Monson.
The Rev. Edward IL. Pencec. D..
D., OF the Fort-St Presbyterian
church. preached the sermon; the
Rev. j. IRE Stewart read tue
Scriptura lesson. and he Rev.
Sherman l.. Divine offered the install
lation prayer The Rev .-Alexander
Urquhart, of Wyandotte. gave the
charge 10 the pastor. and the Rev.
Robert j. Young. ID. d., delivered the
charge to the people.
After the installation services In
the main auditorium of the church. the
gathering adjourned TO the rooms be-
low where :. reception was held for
the new pastor and his wife. Mr..
Manson was pastor OF the Eleventh
Presbyterian church In Chicago be-
fore coming to Detroit and Mrs Man.
son will return 10 that city 10 remain
until the end OF June. a. their chii-
dren are attending the schools there
and the term will not be completed
for several weeks
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
l9ETsoN SHOES AND oxFoRDs.
AT ABOUT FACTORY COST
Modest sum Of $4.s5 Buys Sc, ~ anu
ee Footwear at Baumgartner's
Fashion Shop. 4f4N

az There are sales and sales-some
"trumped up" (Which almost inYari;
ably fail In their effective ness1 aud
some which have the cure ring OF
gcnuineness and never fail to attract
the attention and patronage OF the
shrewd buyers
A little more than one week ago.
Baumgartner. In the Chamber OF Com
merce building announced that In
stead OF combining his line OF shoes to
the higher.priced qualities he would
add the more popular $3.50. 81 and IS
footwear. In order to clear the decks
for such action his line OF Sc. 81 ani
IS Stetson's shoes and oxfords were
offered at $i95. As might we'll be-
supposed. this bit of store news was
ike q bolt out OF clear sky and n
'veritable stream OF gentlemen who
know and appreciate the sterling
worth Of the ''Stetson" As footwear ot
Unsurpassed style, comfort and dura-
bility have visited this model depart
rlent OF the Home OF Fashion AMI
carried away one, two or three pairs.
II Is entirely within bounds To say
that local retail footwear circles have
never huONu sale luul siaS pAoihPe
ed more wonder and comment Stet-
son shoes are as well known and
, staple as Rogers Bros. sllverware or
unalloyed gold and TO reduce the
price so near to factory cost was do
Tag a stunt that would not fail TO al
tract the crowds OF eager buyers.
While a considerable hole has been
made In the lire, there Is still ample
opportunity for satisfactory selection
and no man who Is in the market for
a new pair OF shoes or oXfords can
AFFORD TO at least give personal in
spection TO the exceptional values this
sale provides.
On the sporting page OF The Times
tonight will be found tue announce
ment OF this unprecedented sale. LOOK
II over and conserve the best inter
ests OF your pedal extrenii'ies as well
IA your purse by personal visit to
the handsomest. most complete shoe
department in the United States.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
PARTIES ARE EXPENSIVE.
Court Assesses Negro S25 Each for
Two Little Functions

Louis Johnson, Negro. had two
parties in his home, Thursday even
ing. for each of which he was assess
ed s25 with the option OF 80 days In
the workhouse, by Justice Stein. Fri
Gay morning.
The first party was a spontaneous
affair The second was In celebration
OF Louis release from Woodbridge
station. after being arrested for the
first party.
Johnson was chasing his wife
ouise. around the house, and hurliag
various articles OF furniture NJ her,
when Patrolman Dan Smith inter
fcred. early tn the evening, and Locked
up Johnson on the charge OF disturb
ing the peace Johnson wGs released
later. but went straight home. and
started right where he had left OF
This time Patrolman George Funk
got him.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
Man Killed IN Wreck

y BUFFALO. ~ Y. April .3.-Lacka.
wanna passenger train No. IL was
wrecked near Craig's Station early 10
day ~ the pilot wheels II the locomo-
tive leaving the track. George Burk.
a railroad employe. was killed. and
Michael Nichaelsen and VIM. Runtz
were seriously injured Al OF the
coaches with the exception of the rear
one left the tracks.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
MEASURE ABOLISHES
STATE LAND OFFICE
Provides for Public Domain Commits
sion Of Four Members and Appro-
priate $4,000.

LANSING, Mich. April 23.-The
house committee will report out the
substitute fox the Morrice forestry
bill The substitute measure provides
for public domain commission com
posed of land commissioner, auditor
general, one member from the Y. OF
NJ. board of regents. one from the az
ricultural department and one member
to be appointed at large. II appro-
PIRATES $4,000 and gives the board
entire supervision OF the public lands
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24
titoh t4onors for late Gov. -Lilley.

: HARTFORD. Conn. April 2S.--High
honors will be paid the memory OF
the late Gov. George l.. Lilley Mt the
FUNERAL services tn be held tomoi-
low. Provisions have been made fIi
The entire state militia To puai ticipate
In the ceremonies end a special com.
mittee representing the general as
sembly will attend Va a body.
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

and abolishcs the state land ONCE
The bill asks that 200,00 acres De set
aside for forestry purposes. and re-
quiies the sale OF all state lands 10
take place az each county seat
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

Represented Nevada and Was stat11
man Of Steriluo Ability. :. ...-.-..

wASHINGToN;. April "a Wr: n
Stewart, former senator from Nsvs4
died today at Georgetown univefst
hospital where two weeks ago be IN.
derwept an operation for eniargex
glands. He seemed TO be improy3nf
until the day before Yesterday wpex
he had a relapse. He was y statesman
of sterling ability, pk
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

Job PristinE aoa~ rilFhi, Tr.ac- tAsses'
ting Co. S John R-st- Prone ifss{
The Detroit times., 1909-04-24

Gentlemen's pocket knives. soc val
ues 3Sc. tomorrow only at Rayls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-19
Styles,

Inc great purpose OF
Corset factories is to give
models that will give fash
ionable lines in conjunction
\ with comfort.
Having seen, from the
beginning to the ending,
the making of the finest
and the cheapest corsets,
l can say in all truth that the
woman of today can be per-
fectly fitted and we'll corseted
if she can rely upon the clerk
behind the counter.
Corsets are now made for
every figure.
There is a great deal of talk
about the revival of the low
bust models, which are the
new styles and in great de-
mand.
These should. be welcomed
only by those to whom they
are suited.
My opinion and practice is
to fit a corset best adapted to
the customer.
All should know that a
slender girl or woman cannot
advantageously wear low
bust corset. Medium and
high bust corsets prove far
more youthful and graceful
in many instances, giving
longer lines, and thus the
longer waists, which many
require.
The hp question is also
being mich discussed. Many
think nat curves are to be
the vogue. The fact is other
wise.
l have selected, styles CIV
ing slight curves, but do not
look for any considerable de-
mand for them.
The corset problem is ever
being solved - and never
solved.
New phases arise each sea-
son. AS a student of the
subject, I should be able to.
materially aid our visitors.
A. RUPERT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-19
Investigate

The Lyra, No. 361o, should
be asked for-the price is only
$500. This new corset gives
the slight curve from the waist
line up, in conjunction with the
long, straight hips, as now fol-
lowed by the professional world
of actresses. It has also the
dainty trimmings so dear to the
stage queen.
The Lyra, style M IL, at
$500. The perfect form and
lasting fit of this corset is as
sured with Walohn. The un-
bohed cloth extension in the
front and over the hips mate
rally aids those with medium
and well developed figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-09-19
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Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-21
Y. M. G. A.. ATHLETES TAKE MEET
Contest Takes Place Between Thew
High School and Bellevue.

The Young Mems Christian association
nSn,t'e held Monda night at the Youns
Mems Christian association gymnasium
between Bellevue, the Omaha High school
ton, the winners making "a points to q
for Bellevue and 10 for the high school
lads.
Age and experience counted against the
high school boys, who were not equal to
the task of winning from their older and
stronger. competitors in several OF the
formed with credit in spite Of that and
that they have advanced wonder
fully in the short time they have been
working at track athletics.
Several of the events were most hotly
contestetd: especially the relay race,
velous run of Racely of Bellevue won for
them from the high school boys, who had
q well balanced team.
Hagensick Of the Young Mems Christian
association, who was Missouri Valley
braska. He was only forced to clear the
bar at ten feet. Kennedy, OF the high
school team. trailed the Young Mems
half the way and then jumped to the front
in 4:4S.55,. which stood as the best time of
the evening. Summaries:
High jump: Antilles. Young Mems Chris
ton Association, 1st; Wallace. Young
Mems Christian association. %; ,rhomp-
Pole vault: Hagensick, Young Mems
Christian association, list; Templin, Belle
vue, I'd: Sinsell. Bellevue, Srd. Height,
10 II.
Shot put: Linn, Young Mems Christian
assoeistion; LIST; Garfield; Bellevue, "a;
ton, 3rd. Distance, 81 IT., IL in.
Half mile: Primrose, Bellevue. LIST; Will
ID; Raven, Young Mems Christian
association, Srd. Time: ZION.
Mile: Kennedy, high school; Balthaser,
Young Mems Christian association, sec
ond; Gilman. Bellevue. Srd. Time:
4:4S%.
Relay: Bellevue. LIST; high school, ID
Y. M. c. A. Third. High school term:
Rawley, Mckinney, Wood.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-21
standing:
REPORT ON UMPIRE BRIBERY
Man Who Attempted 10 Corrupt Ma
tionaI LeaEue Officials HAIRED.

CINCINNATI, April @.-The National
Base Ball commission announced today that
as a result of its Investigation of charges
that an attempt was made to bride Umpires
New York National league game at the
Polo grounds last fall proof has been OBJ
tanned that the attempt TO bribe was made.
The names OF the guilty persons are kept
secret.
commission is as follows;
'This matter was referred to the Ma
tional commission by the National league
and pertains to certain statements made
by Umpires KLEIN and tombstone that an
with reference to a game that they had
umpired and which took place between the
Chicago and New York National league
clubs on the Polo grouI ds.
1--WE have made a full and thorough in
vestigation OF all OF. the matters that -hsve
been presented for our consideration will
reference to this subject. We believe that
the statements as made by the umpires are
true and that an effort was made to bride
them with reference to their duties, The
same, however, was unsuccessful and the
Umpires are deserving OF the highest COM
mendatiOn, not only on the part OF the
National commission, but Of all Of those
who are interested In organized base ball
as we'll.
I'm this matter the commission would not
hesitate a moment to institute a most rigid
prosecution against the offender If II had
the power 10 do so ana the corroborative
testimony TO sustain the charges as made
by the dmpires. We feel, however, that in
the absence of this the party charged with
this offense by the umpires should not 60
unpublished, and for that reason we will
furnish TO every major league club owner
the name Of the person who attempted the
offense with instructions TO such club owa-
ers to bar him from their respective
grounds for all time to come
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-21
OMAHA LOSES TO LINCOLN
Cold Weather Causes Poor Playing
and Small Crowds.
RICE IN BOX FOR THE RoURKEs
Lincoln Also ats in Young Pitcher
and Hits and FieIds well
--Green Has signed
Pritehett.

LINCOLN. April D-Less than a hundred
spectators shivered through seven innings
OF base ball this afternoon and saw the
Lincolns win an exhibition game from
Omaha by a score Of { TO 3. The weather
was too cold for good base ball, but there
were occasional flashes OF brillisncy. mixed
with a lot Of the hippodrome. Lincoln ex-
celied both in hitting and fielding. Both
captains put In young pitchers and their
work was not the best. Pritchett, last
years third bsseman for Lincoln, who has
been holding out. II was announced today
had come TO terms with the management
and will start from his home at Indian
spolis, Ind. In time for the opening of the
cha npionship season. Score: =
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-21

made a fast game difficult, but a score of
1 TO 1 made in the first inning kept up
plenty of excitement until the sixth inning,
when Bellevue opened up a batting rally
and made two runs. The visitors infield
played a little cieanet game than the local
team.
For the visitors Adams played a good
game. Gilman showed the effects of a Noile
run in the t%riangulg- track meet Monday
night. but pulled h! am out OF two bad
holes. In the secon,, inning with one man
down and three on bases he struck out the
side, and again in the fourth will second
and third full, he struck ont three men.
stark pitched the last three innings for
the locals.
Today Bellevue will play the soldiers and
Creighton on Thursday.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-21
IOWA TRAP SHOOT IN MAY
Event viii Come Between state
shoots of HIinois and Nebraska.

CRESTON. Ia, April 2o.-(special.)-
The state trap shooting tournament will
be held at Burlington May 1870 and prom
ises to be one OF the most conspicuous
events of the year In the middle west.
The shoot comes in between the annual
state tournaments of Illinois and Nebraska
and will naturally attract all the leaders.
1t is expected that at least $50 of the
crack shots of the country will be pres
ent, notably among them being Spencer,
the 1908 champion; Tom Marshall, twice
winner of the Grand American handicap;
George Marshall, the wonderful one armed
to be used are the New Ideal, made at
Kansas City and used last season for the
first time in any tournament. Fred Whit
ney of Des Moines will act as cashier.
Aside from the regular purse events, the
principal ones will be the Iowa champion
ship, the Smith cue, the Diamond badge
and the championship at double targets.
Added to the purses will be 500 in gold.
The Jack rabbit system will be used,
$40 added TO each t5-bird event, and $3.50
to each 20-bird event.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-21
Morningside.
WAR on CALIFORNIA LEAGUE
GOIdcn state Organization Declared
Outlaw by National Commiasion

CINCINNATI, April 0.-war on the Cali
fornia state league. which is classed as an
outlaw league, was declared by the Ma
tional Base Ball commission here late this
AFTERNOON.
the two major leagues viii be made to pro-
vide a substantial sum to be expended in
the fight to be made on the California
League
II was said 10 application had been re-
ceived from Pitcher Ed Walsh of the Chi
cago Americans TO be declared a free agent
and no action had been taken in his case.
A number of minor cases was considered
by thescommission and decisions announced.
The claim of Player MasUn OF the Troy
n. Y. state league team to be declared a
free agent was granted, while the applica-
tions 81 Players Ham of Rockford and
Darriner Of Dubuque to be declared free
aRAnta were not allowed.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-21
WeIeh Gets Home Run Bata.

Two huge black bats were delivered at
the Smoke House Tuesday morning for
Harry WEIGH with charges on them that
.staggered Frank Rourke, guardian OF the
alfalfat crop since George Graham has
and now Frank will have TO collect from
the Doctor. When the Minneapolis team
was ID Omaha, Oyler, shortstop for the
Millers, had a splendid bat and Welch
wanted 10 buy IT, It was not for sale. but
Oyler Volunteered to buy him some like
u when he reached Louisville and now the
doctortis loaded for home run hits.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-21
Goteh Throws OIsen.

MARsHALLToWN. Ia. April 2o.-(spe-
oial Telegram. Frank Gotch beat Charles
Olsen Of st. Louis in two falls, one In
eleven and one In five minutes with the
arm and scissors and head and crotch holds
tonights. Dan Mcleod beat Alexander
Bader OF Chicago. two straight in the
preliminary contest.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-04-21

The Malpnys and ortman. stars played
leys last night and the Stars were much
up in the air considering the score they
made, both teams started out very easy,
but the Malonys had a walkaway in the
last two games. Tonight, Storz Triumphs
against Sampecks. Score: