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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
WILL ESTABLISH
 20 NEW ROUTES
RURAL CARRlERS' PAYROLL FOR FEBRUARY WAS NEARLY $64,000. CoNGRESSMEN WORKING ON SEVERAL OTHER ROUTES.

On April 1 the postoffice department will establish 20 new rural free delivery routes in Alabama. The rural service will thus be largely increased, and a number of districts thickly populated will be given daily delivery.
 Alabama is just beginning to receive her share of the routes. There are now $50 in the state, and before the year is out the number will run well over 1000 The payroll has been increasing rapidly The checks which have just been mailed out show that the payroll for February was $6S,S17.67.
 Eight other routes have been ordered established on May l. and the Alabama congressman are working on a dozen or more routes for various parts of their districts.
 The Birmingham office payroll was very light for last month, amounting only to $Sl26 Announcement has been made that the box rents at the postoffice have been increased all round.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
POLICEMEN TOO
 FREE WITH GUN

Chicago, March 0.-(Special) )-Mrs. Jo- seph Finn, widow of the man who was killed last night by Detective Alex Scott, who mistook him for "Pickled' Kilroy, a criminal, this afternoon attempted to at tack the slayer of her husband at the inquest over Finns body.
 'I have the report of Captain stephen Wood on the killing of Finn by Scott and I want to say that in my opinion the facts as therein stated do not fur nish any justification for the shooting
 This declaration was made today by Chief of Police Shippy, who has issued strict orders for the suppression of hair trigger policemen.
 "A policeman is allowed to use his re- volver as a last resort to protect his own life or prevent the escape of a felon. but only as a last resort" says the chief.
 "I ordered Scott locked up when I learned of the affair. which is all I could have done had he been desperate crim- inal. He will be kept in custody at his station until his case is otherwise dis posed of"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
WOMEN LEARNING
 HOW TO MANAGE

Chicago, March 2O-(Special)- )-"F lirt with your husband That is the way to keep him interested in his home,' said Mrs. Ava Gorton today, ''I tried it this morning and 1t succeeded"
 Gorton, a groceryman, was arrested on a charge of abandoning his wife. Mu- nicipal Judge Stewart discharged him. telling him to treat his wife as he did when she was his sweetheart.
 We are trying to be sweethearts again. and I think we will be happy" she said. q think that our trouble Is the same as that of most married people. We got used to each other and did rot take enough pains to please as we did when sweethearts.
 We. have been married five years. We were sweethearts since l was IA years old It seemed like girlhood days when Ava kissed me good-by this morning."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
MUSIC FESTIVAL !. ID BRING HUNDREDS Damrosch Orchestra Will Be
 Great Drawing Card SOME OF THE SOL0ISTS Hundreds of Season Tickets Have AL ready Been Sold and Manager
 Hon Says He Has Just
 Started.
SOME OF THE SOL0IsTS

The music festival to be held in the Hippodrome April 2S % and 30, under the direction of Walter Damrosch, will not only attract all music lovers and all so- ctety here. but many visitors win come from radius of 100 miles or more to en- joy the fine programme. W. J. Hon, the dreds of season tickets and he says he has just started.
 The New York Symphony orchestra, of which MT. Damrosch is conductor, is one of the five great orchestras in the United States the others being the Bos- ton Symphony, the Thomas of Chicago, the Pittsburg and the Philadelphia.
 Features of the festival in addition to the superb orchestra will be the solo quartet-Corinne Rider Kelsey, soprano; Miss Van Der veer, contralto; Reed Mil- Ter, tenor and Gustaf Holmquist, basso; Mrs. Isabel Garghill Beecher, Americas most famous reader who will give Shake speares Midsummer Nights Dream" with the orchestra playing Mendelssohn's Midsummer Nights Dream'' music; the Treble Clef club, Mrs. Flournoy Rivers. director; the Euterpean club, Miss Leta Kitts, director; Festival Chorus, Fred L. Grambs, director: M. Saslavsky, violinist: and F. Refer, 'celloist.
 There will be three night performances and two matinees. MT. Hons head quarters are at the Cable Piano com- pany's store and the box sheet is there.
 Professor Grambs will organize the festival chorus a week from tomorrow night. He hopes to have a large at tendance. Portions of Rossini's "Stabat Mater" Gounod's Unfold Ye Portals, from Redemption" and Hail Bright Abode" from '@Tannhauser." will be re- hearsed.
 A musical authority writes as follows:
 The New York Symphony orchestra is becoming more and more every season the national American orchestra. No other orchestra in this country or any where else in the world perhaps ever achieved the feat of having 300 concerts in one season. That splendid organiza- ton which has been for four years on a. permanent basis, with its musicians draw ing a weekly salary, Is the crowning of MT Damrosch's 25 years of activity in the interest of orchestral music.
 Such a gratifying condition of affairs. which has been brought about by the generous support of many wealthy New Workers, not only enabled MT. Damrosch to engage the best players available in America and in Europe regardless of cost. but makes 1t possible for him to present any orchestral work however large the number of rehearsals may be. The New York Symphony is the only orchestra in New York which can afford to meet daily under its regular leader for the study of symphonic works. and 1t is this regular, constant rehearsing which furnishes the key to it's musical perfec- ton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Real Estate Transfers.

Deeds of conveyance were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday in the following transactions in real estate in which amounts of 5000 or more were involved:
 $2OO0-Woodlawn Realty company to J. P. Couch lots 12 and IS, in block 12, of the first addition to Woodlawn.
 SIS, ,O00-Florence E. Buck and husband to M. J. billiard, part of lot 8, in block 755 Birmingham, fronting 100 feet on the north line of Highland avenue near Twenty-frst street and extending back 150 feet.
 $25S4 Birmingham Realty company to A. w. Holstum lot Il, in block 750, Bir- mingham, being situated near the south east corner of Magnolia avenue and Syca- more street.
 $1600-John R. Perkins and wife to T. H. Mcclure, the west 54 feet of lot 5, in block 22 of the Phelan addition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
BIG SUIT SETTLED.
Both Companies Are Ready to Sign
 an Agreement.

Montreal, March 20.-The Dominion Iron and Steel company has agreed to compromise of its suit against the Dominion Coal company, which WAS decided in the steel company's favor by the privy council of England, on the following terms:
 The coal contract repudiated by the coal company to be resumed and it's provisions carried out in their entirety, the steel company to accept $3,19S,000 in settlement of all claims up to Feb ruary 19, 1908, and to submit particu- lars of its claims for an additional S692,000 for settlement if possible without litigation.
 It is believed both companies will sign the agreement Monday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
COMMITTEE PLANS ENTERTAINMENT
 OF THE EDUCATORS

Local arrangements for the entertain citation, which meets in Birmingham April 8, g and 1O are being pushed forward by those in charge. This meeting prom ises to be the banner meeting in the his- tory of the association and an enrolment of 200O members is confidently expected The rapid growth of this association dur ing the past few years is pointed out as strong evidence of the part that popular education Is playing in affairs of the state at this time.
 Below Is given a complete list of the committees that have in charge the local arrangements:
 Local Executive Committee-C. B. Glenn, chairman F. E. Smith, c. A. Brown, A. A. Lyon, Jr., T. o. Young, R. L. Dimmitt, w. c. Griggs.
 Local Reception Committee-C. B. Glenn, chairman; J. V. Hewitt, Foster Ansley D. E. Smith, J. P. Stubbs Harry Miles, I. w. McAdory, R. G. Hewitt, Miss Lula Bradford, Miss F1oribelle Brown, Miss Maude Davis, Miss Letta Kits, Miss Edna Moore, Miss Daisy Belle John, Mrs. M. N. Dabney. Miss Lula Compton, Miss Willie Allen, Miss Agnes Wilson, Mrs Catherine Elford, Miss Mary Vaughn. Mrs. J. H. Phillips, Mrs J. D. Matlock, Mrs. Guy Johnson. Mrs. William Hardy, Mrs. J. W. Bruce, Mrs. George H. Estes, Mrs. James Bowron, Mrs. C.. B. Glenn, Mrs. Charles G. Sharp, Mrs. Robert Cecil, Mrs w. D. Smith, Miss Carrie Luckey, Mrs. S. J. Cole. Mrs. g.. W. John, Mrs. R. s. Munger, Mrs. John D. Elliott, Mrs. M. V. Joseph, Miss Annie Pearson. Mrs. J. J. White, Mrs. Richard w. Massey, Miss Margaretta Williams, Mrs. White Matthews. Mrs. C.. P. Orr, Miss Myrtle Miles. Mrs. G. R. Harsh, Mrs. John w. Tomlinson, Mrs. John L. Parker, Mrs. R. L. Dimmitt, Mrs. L. K. Plosser, Mrs A. A. Lyon, Jr.
 Local Finance Committee-Charles A. Brown, chairman; c. B. Glenn, Dr. J. H. Phillips, J. D. Matlock, S. J. Cole, John L. Parker, M. V. Joseph, c. W. Ufford, w. D. Nesbitt, R. W. Massey, A. H. Ford.
 Local Hotel and Boarding House Con- mittee-A A. Lyon, Lr., chairman; R. V. Algood, D. L. Brown, R. F. Jarvis, b. S. McGlathery, H. P. Burriss, c. P Un- derwood, L. B. Self, H. S. Curtis, J. B. Straw, W. E. Dickson, J. V. Pogue, E.. o. Sanders.
 Local Train Committee-T, o. Young, chairman J. D. Williams, Mrs. T. A. Morass, Truman Thomas, J. M. David son, J. s. Counselman, Mrs. J. B. Aird, J. A. Gray.
 Local Meeting Places and Arrangements Committee-R. l.. Dimmitt, chairman; Miss Alice Stafford Miss Laura Spauld- ing, Mrs. Lenore Eldred, Mrs. c. A. Brown, Miss Ira Bradfeld, Mrs. R. F. Jarvis, Miss Bessie Merrill, Miss Helen Hudson, Miss Sydnie McDaniel Miss Mae Hansis Miss Elizabeth Allen.
 Local Advanced Registration Commit tee-W c. Griggs, chairman; c. B. Glenn, c. A. Brown, E. E. Smith.
 Local Information Bureau Committee D. E. Smith, chairman; Miss Mary Rit- tenberry, Miss Estele Heaslett, Mr. F.. l.. Brown, MT. J. V. Hewitt, Miss Nan nie Davis, Miss Hortense R. Thornton, J. V. Pogue
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Nicaraoua Must Settle.

Washington, March 20-Senor Espi- nosa, the minister from Nicaragua, is still awaiting advices from his govern ment, responsive to the latest note from Secretary of State Knox regard ing the Emery claim, which the state department has been endeavoring to have arbitrated for some years. The issue has passed the realm of discus sion so far as the department is con cerned. which is now determined that
 arrangements be made to have it final ly settled, notice practically to this effect having been given Nicaragua.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Chlcauo Merchant Dead.

Chicago, March 2O.-(special.)-on the 6sth anniversary of his birth Nelson Benjamin Holden, president of the N. B. Holden company, and a pioneer shoe merchant of Chicago, died here today of cancer of the stomach. He was born in Jackson, Washington county. New York, March 20, 1s41. and was early associated with his father in the firm of W. Holden & Sons, tanners, until the outbreak of the Civil War, when he enlisted in the Black Horse cavalry. After the war he returned to Jackson and remained in the tanning business with his father until 1868, when he came to Chicago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Fine Recommendation.

I desire to pay my tribute to Dixie Spring water as cure for Indigestion Having used 1t about two months I have gained 12 pounds in weight and am able to eat and digest anything I desire Have been in the habit for the last six years of eating three to six meals week of certain kinds of food and only small quantity at time Am glad to advise anyone suffering from indigestion and constipation to try Dixie water and they will certainly get relief. My complexion Is clearer than it has been in 25 years.
 w E. DOUGLAS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Dr.. Eliot at AshevlIIe.

Asheville, N G., March 20.-Former President Charles w. Eliot of Harvard university, who arrived here tonight, reiterated his views recently expressed in regard to the separation of the races, condition which he said was necessary to bring about the better ment of the races. The history of civilization shows" said Dr. Eliot, that wherever the blood Is inter- mingled the offspring is less strong. There would be fewer individuals were there no intermarriages."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
CRUISER ORDERED SOUTH.
Prairie Is to Proceed to Central Ameri-
 can Ports.

Pensacola. March Especially 1.-The cruiser Prairie, which arrived here few days ago, is to proceed to Central Amer ican waters, according to reports from the navy yard. The vessel has received orders from the navy department, but the nature has not been made public. It Is the general belief, however, that when she does depart 1t will be for Central America.
 The cruiser Dixie which has been on the Isthmus of Panama for a number of months, is now on the voyage here to relieve the Prairie as parent ship sof the torpedo f1otilla, but the latter vessel will not remain until she arrives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
SPECIAL GUARDS AT JAIL.
Rumors Heard That Violence Would
 Be Attempted Toward Prisoner.

The commitment of William Bailey for the grand jury without bond by Judge Feagin, and his removal to the county jail caused a good deal of talk in Bir- mingham yesterday and several reports were received at the sheriff's office that threats were being made against the pris- oner While it was not believed by Sheriff Higdon that a mob would be organized he prepared to protect the prisoner and ordered large number of the deputies to the county Jail last night
 Chief Deputy Brown remained at the jail until midnight, after which all but eight of the deputies were relieved. Chief of Police Bodeker was also communicated with and advised the sheriff that in case any trouble should arise he could furnish 15 policemen ip few moments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
CoIIeqe to Be Rebuilt,

Mobile, March 20-The Jett Brothers Construction company of Mobile was to- day awarded contract for erecting a three-story brick building for Spring Hill college, to take the place of the portion burned some time ago. Building, includ- ing plumbing, lighting and heating, will reach nearly $70,OO0 The work will be started Monday morning. The contract for the new chapel will be awarded in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
DY. Jones, Noted Lecturer,
 10 Speak Here TOnighf

pr. Jenkin Lloyd Jones of Chicago. the noted preacher and author. will deliver lecture at Temple Emanuel tonight at o'clock, under the auspices of the B'nai Birth lodge. There will be no admls- sion charged and there will be no col lection.
 The lecture will be open to the public and as Dr. Jones has appeared on the platform here several times within the past few years, many have been charmed by his eloquence and made better by his ethical teaching.
 No public man could have finer press testimonials than pr. Jones. There is hardly a city in this country in which he has not appeared and it Is safe to say that no one who ever attended one of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Marrlaoe licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued from the office of the probate court yesterday as follows:
 N. A. Quinn to Miss Minerva Cobb.
 J. c. Harper of Sayreton to Mrs Ma belle Cally.
 Louis Griffioe of Jonesboro to Miss Ma belle Cox.
 Walter Murphy of Blossburg to Miss Lela Richardson.
 H. J. Richardson of Blossburg to Miss Ada Bawdler. U. w Bagwell of Morris to Miss Nancy E. Self
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Demented Neuro Killed.

Norfolk, Va, March 20.-In pitched battle tonight at Suffolk Police Chief Brinkley and Policeman Dennis were probably fatally shot and Dennis Smith, negro, was killed. The negro was demented, and when the officers were called into store to arrest him he resisted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21

his lectures came away disappointed. The Greenville. s. c. News says:
 MT. Jenl1n Lloyd Jones is himself q living example of the great principles he so forcibly portrays. The strong, rugged personality of the man bespeaks the hardy Welshman of the mountains rather than the philosopher and scholar, yet the splendid command of language, inter- spersed with bits of classic reference, aided by a voice at once forceful and persuasive, left no doubt on the minds of those so fortunate as to hear him of the depth of his intellect and the culture of his mind"
 A beautiful musical programme will be rendered tonight in connection with the Bnai Birth entertainment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Killed By a Negro.

Roanoke, Va, March 20.-Harry Me Namara, a well known young white man, was shot and instantly killed to- night by a negro, who escaped. Me Namaha bumped in the negro while passing him on the sidewalk and the latter drew revolver and shot Nc Namara through the heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
She Was "HumllIated."

Frankfort, Ky, March 2o.-(Speclal.)- Protesting to be humilated by being forced to ride in the same compartment on street car with white women, Car rie Conley, negress, today sued the Central Kentucky Traction company for $SO00.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21

Will the party having the plain gold locket with the mon ogram I'M. G. G." engraved on it, holding four pictures, re- turn to 1881 South 20th street, phone 2078, and be rewarded?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Mix For Lame Back

To one-half pint good whisky, add one ounce syrup sarsaparilla and one ounce Toris compound. which can be procured from any druggist Take in teaspoon- ful doses before each meal and before retiring. This recipe is never-failing. Leading specialists prescribe 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
THE WEATHER.

Washington. March 2o.-Weather fore cast for Alabama: Rain and cooler Sun day; fair Monday; moderate to brisk west winds.
 Mississippi: Fair and colder Sunday; Monday fair; light, variable winds
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
CITY ITEMS.

Crouch Occupies Pulpit.-The Rev. A. Crouch has returned from Mobile, where he has been assisting in a meet ing, and will occupy his pulpit in the Woodlawn Baptist church at both scr vices today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Increases Capita

Increases Capital Stock.-Papers were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday recording a meeting of the stockholders of the Homestead Trust company, at which 1t was determined to increase the capital stock of the company from $25 .00O to $100,000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21

where he has been assisting in a meet ing, and will occupy his pulpit in the Woodawn Baptist church at both ser vices today.
 Increases Capital stock.-Papers were filed in the office of the probate court yesterday recording a meeting of the stockholders of the Homestead Trust company, at which 1t was determined to increase the capital stock of the company from $25,o0O to $1o000o.
 Bailey Bound Over.-William Bailey, whose case has attracted considerable interest during the past four or five days, was given caring before Judge Feagin in the police court yesterday afternoon and was bound over to the grand jury without bail. He was transferred from the city to the county jail.
 Young Hebrews to Debnte.-On Sun day, March 2S, at D. m.. the Young Mems Hebrew association will have debate at their club rooms. 17O1 Sixth avenue. The subj ject will be, Resolved, That the American Jew should foster Zionism.' The affirmative will be up- held by pr. H. Swedlaw and H. Fein- silver, the negative by Benjamin Lead CT and l. M. Engel. The public is cor dially invited.
 Meeting for Men Today.-The meet ing for men in the Y M. c. A. gym nasium this afternoon will be of special interest. The Rev. F. P. Culver, pre- siding cider of the Birmingham dis trict, will address the meeting. Sow ing and Reaping' will be the subject of his address. The opening song ser vice begins at 2p30 and will be con ducted by w. H. Davis All men will receive a cordial welcome.
 Shower Sticks StoIen.-It was re- ported to the police yesterday that late Friday night 10 umbrellas were stolen from the residence of Mrs. J. G. Moore, 923 South Seventeenth street. It is understood that there was social function at the Moore residence Friday night and that a number of the guests left their shower sticks In the front part of the house. Some thief came along and stole every umbrella in sight, among them being several fine parasols.
 MoreIla Granted New TriaI.-On motion before Judge Weaver yesterday morning Frank Morella, charged with receiving stolen property was granted a new trial on the ground that one of the jurors who tried the first case was a stockholder in the Huston Biscuit company. from which the goods were stolen. It will be recalled that some time ago the office of the Huston Bis cult company was robbed and con siderable quantity of goods and some money was taken. Morella was charged with receiving a part of the stolen property and was convicted.
 wrestling Match Last Night Bob" Reilley and Joe Wilbur of To- ledo, O., put on very live wrestling match as an extra attraction at the Gayety last night. Wilbur won the first fall in 40 minutes, while the next two went to Reilley in seven and eight minutes respectively. The men were well matched, being of practically the same build and weight. Their work was fast and the audience was brought to It's feet a number of times. The match was one of the best which Man ager McArdle has given in the way of added attractions, and 1t is probable that another one will be arranged be- tween the two men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21

Local Office United States Weather Bu-
 reau, Birmingham. Weather Report for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-21
Bailey Bound over.-william Bai

Bailey Bound Over.-William Bailey, whose case has attracted considerable interest during the past four or five days, was given h caring before Judge Feagin in the police court yesterday afternoon and was bound over to the grand jury without bail. He was transferred from the city to the county jail.
Evening star., 1909-04-28
RACE FOR WHITNEY
His Queen Of Hearts Gelding Takes
All-A1ed Plate.

NEWMARKET. April as.-The first
spring two-year-old stakes, 200 sovereigns,
four furlongs. was won yesterday by r.
Mills Avalanche ii, Maher up. A. F. Bas-
sets East Pool was second. w. Rafaers
La Croissette was third. The betting was
Z to 1 against Avalanche III. 20 to 1
against East Pool and 20 to 1 against La
Croissette. Fifteen horses ran. II. p.
Whitney's Oversight, Martin up; p.
Nelke's Green Ware, an American colt.
and Charles Carrol's Truckee were un-
placed.
The Hastings plate, 800 scvereigns. for
three year-olds, one mile and "a quarter.
was won by ]. F. Halleck's Don Juan.
w. Astor's Mirador was second. L.
Brassey's Battleaxe was third. The bet
ting was 20 to l against Den Juan. 8 to
against Mirador and to 4 against Bat
tleaxe. Ten horses ran.
The maiden two-year-old race. $50
sovereigns. four furlongs, was won by
A. StedhalPs colt by Collar-Murgis
Lord VillieHs Posthorn was second. Ern-
est Dresden's Entree was third. The bet
ting was 20 to ! against Stedhall's colt. 6
to against Posthorn and 10 to against
Entree., Twenty-four horses ran. among
them August Belmonts Burgman. Mar
tin up: Lord Wolverton's colt by Horatio
or Geld Spinner-Lulette. Maher up, and
j. Buffers Valley Brook
The All-aged Selling plate. 1903 sover-
Whitney's gelding BallyhoO Bey-Queen
of Hearts, Master Robin was second.
Lord Howard de Waldens Kilcarbry was
third. The betting was 9 to l against
Whitney's gelding. to 7 against Master
Robin and tc !. against Kilcarbry.
Eleven horses ran. The Missel Thrush
True Art fil!y Stort, Martin up. was un-
placed.