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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19

Anniston, January 1s.-(special.)-A spe- cial from Rome, Ga, says the heir to $S, 100000 goes about her duties as matron of the Curry sanitarium in this city just as she did month ago. and what is more Miss May Kerrigan. the woman in ques- tion, says she intends to continue to wear the little white cap, apron and large white cuffs of the nurse. To newspaper man she said: "I love my work and l don't love money; therefore l will continue to minister to the Ill and will go about my work with light heart since I know that the folks at home are well fixed"
 Mrs. J. M. Kerrigan, mother of this sensible woman, is one of the few heirs to $3O, 900, GOO at present in an iron vault in Berlin, but which will in few days be legally divided, Miss Kerrigans mother getting something like $s,0OO.o0O. When the money is divided the Rome matron will be one of the wealthiest trained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19
WHOLESALE LAND
 FRAUD FOUND

Washington. January 1S.-Information of a startling character of alleged whole sale and astounding frauds upon the public lands has come into the possess sion of Secretary Garfield through special agents in the field. The serious allega- tion is made that approximately SllO,- 900, 900 worth of lands in states principally west of the Mississippi river has been fraudulently acquired within the past two wears by corporations and individuals.
 With a view of recovering these lands Secretary Garfield sent today letters to Chairmen Hale and Tawney of the Sen ate and House appropriation committees, respectively, asking for an additional ap- propriation of s5O0.Oo0. which, if granted, with that already asked for, will give 1he department s1O0O,O0O for that purpose.
 The specific purpose of the appropria- tion required is for preventing depreda- tions upon public timber, protecting pub lie lands, examining swamp lands, etc.
 It is stated that there Is reasonable prospect of recovering much of this all legged fraudulently acquired land if the appropriation is promptly made. It also is pointed out that while a million dollars may seem large 1t is not 1 per cent of the commercial value of the land which the government may hope to recover.
 Secretary Garfield also submits state ment of H. H. Schwartz, chief of the field service, showing over 32,0O0 district cases of alleged land frauds demanding further investigation. Some of the cases awaiting investigation by states now pending are: Arizona, 496; Missouri, Louisiana and Arkansas. 1888; Oklahoma and Kansas, 1912; New Mexico, 1205; Flor ida, Alabama and Mississippi, 1s6O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19
RED CROSS FUND
 IS NOW $9OO,OOO

Washington, January 1S.-The Ital- ian relief fund of the American Red Cross society, today passed the $9Oo,- 900 mark. s52.0o0 being the total of the days contributions. Of this amount $20,000 came from the New York state branch, s1200O from the Missouri branch and California's branch sent in its regular daily $1O,Oo0 remittance.
 The Red Cross today received from the Christian Herald $5000 for the fund for the widows and orphans in the earthquake districts. This was sent to Baron Mayor DesPlanches. the Italian ambassador, who transmitted it to Queen Helena of Italy who will man. age the fund. This Is the beginning of this fund, to which pr. Louis Klopsch of the Christian Herald has promised to contribute like sum each week and so much more as may be necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19
CEL EBRA7ION OF
 THE POE CENTENAR
GREATEST SHORT STORY wRlTERs-Hls FAME GROWS TIME-ToDAY CHERISHED
 oRED-wHAT HIS CRITICS SAY OF.
By DOLLY DA LRYMPLE.

With whom is he comparable? He is absolutely sui generis. A man with out a country you might say, as far as his writings are concerned-writing as he did of and for every cline yet never offending so far as moral taste was concerned"
 And which of his stories do you like best?" I inquired.
 The immediate response was: Why, the Gold Bug of course; yet I like William Wilson, almost as well.
 Poe seems to have fallen into the hands of elocutionists as well as critics" I ventured. (Which is your favorite poem?''
 Well, not The Raven,' as you might imagine. I infinitely prefer Israfel' and love Annabel Lee'-which is far sim pier than The Raven Of course the last mentioned poem is considered Poe's star work, so to speak, but take 'Ulalame and notice the technique. l have never seen anything penned that surpassed those two beautiful lines, for alliterative love- Illness that run like this:
 " Come up through the lair of the Lion
 With love in their beautiful eyes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19
LOVES HER PROFESSION
 ABOVE GREAT WEALTH

nurses in the country, but when notified by her mother that she would be expected to partake of the luxuries to be found in the inheritance she answered: 'I lots prefer to indulge in the things love, and as riches have no charms for me, I will continue to nurse back to health the sick and understanding money can't do." The first news Miss Kerrigan had of her fortune was in a marked copy of a Balti- more newspaper, and she was forced to read it again and again before she could impress upon her mind that such luck had befallen the family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19
TRIAL OF THE KEY
 BROTHERS ENDED

Meridian, January 1S.-(Special.) )-After a trial extending over week and one day, the last 12 hours of which were con- stunned in arguments, the Key brothers murder trial was concluded tonight at 10 o'clock, and the case given to the jury.
 The summing up began at S:3O o'clock this morning by Attorney W. N. Ethridge for the prosecution, after whom came At torneys c. B. Cameron and s. A. Wither- spoon, Sr., for the defense. and then the close by District Attorney J. II. Curre The impression about the courtroom is that the trial would be a mistrial
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19
Roosevelt Will Lay Cornerstone.

Louisville, Ky, January B.-President Roosevelt will have to stand on a box or a stove top on February F, when he Jays the cornerstone of the memorial hall on the Lincoln farm near Hodgen- yille. Ky. The local commercial organ jzation interested in the event met c, E.. Miner. secretary to the President of the Lincoln Farm association, who told them that it was the desire of the association and the President to discourage a large attendance because of the limited room at the farm It is believed, however, that 200 people will make the journey exclusive of the neighboring country folk
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19
SENATOR DAVIS
 WANTS ANSWER

Washington, January 1S-Senator Jeff ferson Davis of Arkansas today called the attention of the Senate to the failure lof the Secretary of the Interior to re- spond to a Senate resolution adopted April 22, 1908, calling for information re- garding the land of the Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians
 q desire to state.' said MT. Davis. "that unless the secretary responds to this resolution I shall invoke whatever power the Senate has to compel a re- sponse"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19
Boy Is Adopted.

London, January 1S.-(Special Cable)- Lord and Lady Waterford have decided to adopt the young son of the late Lilly, Duchess of Marlborough. The boy has never been strong, and it is feared his mind is not as clear as it might be. He was an incubator baby, and physicians marveed that he ever lived. His mother saved her income for him, and he will have s1,O00,00O at least when he gains his majority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19
Conspiracy Case Dismissed.

Washington, January 1s.-The case of w. E. Rakes of Patrick county, North Carolina, before the United States court for the Western District of Virginia, sentenced to serve a sentence of 15 years in prison, on the charge of conspirine with a number of other distillers to murder Peter Hall and Ann Hall, who lad given information to the revenue of dicers concerning their establishment. was dismissed by the supreme court of the limited States today for want of jurisdic- ton. The effect is to confirm the action of aha lower courts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19
Five Years of Heart Trouble Cured by Dr. Miles Heart Remedy

Before I began taking Dr. Miles Heart Remedy l had been suffering from heart trouble for over five years. l had pains in my left side, and under my shoulder blade, could not sleep on the left side, and was so short of breath the least exertion would bring on the most distress ing palpitation. I had scarcely taken half bottle of the Heart Remedy before could see a marked change in my condition. When l had taken six bottles 1 was cured"
 MRS. C. C. GORKEY,
 Northfeld, Va.
 If there is futtering or palpi- tation it is an indication of a weakness of the nerves and mus cles of the heart. It is not neces- sarily diseased-just, weak from over-work. The heart may be weak just the same as the eyes, stomach or other organs. You can make a weak heart strong by taking Dr. Miles Heart Rem edy. Get bottle from your druggist, take it according to di- rections, and if it does not bene- fit he will return your money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19
Prominent New Yorker Dead.

New York. January 1S-Henry P. Booth. widely known in shipping circles through out the world. died here last night. MT. Booth. with James E. Ward, formed the ship brokerage firm of James E. Ward & Co.,. which inaugurataed the first line of boats between New York and Havana He was 73 years old.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19

Some one has asked what is fame? May it not be answered by the Cen tenary celebration of a mans birth day?"
 If so today is the emphasis of Poe's fame. for far and near his memory will be revered and honored-wherever his poems and writings are read.
 For many moons the magazines and various newspapers have been filled with "reminiscences and articles con- corning this great genius. but it was left to a person named w. C. Brown well to declare in a current number of scribnerfs that Poe was not
 "A real poet"
 Nothing of a critic
 "A pretty poor short story writer"
 "Artihcial,e
 suffering from mental congestion due to alcohol"
 And numerous other uncomplimentary things.
 Edgar Allen Poe needs no apologist' but after read these things l needed mental stimulus and so I wended my way to talk with a Poe specialist-a woman who knows all there is to know about Poe--at least in my esti- nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19
Relief Steamer at Naples.

Naples, January 1S.-The North Ger man Lloyd steamer Barbarossa arrived here today from New York with large relief supplies on board. including 400 sacks of flour and numerous cases of sausages and clothing. The supply was turned over by the American committee to the Neapoltan committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19
Draft of Agreement.

Constantinople. January 1S.--The draft of the agreement between Austria-Hun- gary and Turkey for the settlement of the situation arising out of the annex ation of Bosnia and Herzegovina was dis patched from here today to Vienna by special messenger.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19
Nominated for Judge.

Washington, January 1S.-President Roosevelt sent to the Senate today the nomination of Herbert F. Seawell to be nudge of the Eastern District of North Carolina.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19
Isn't 1t a beautiful couplet
A POE MEMORIAL.

And what is your idea of a memorial to Poe?" was my next question.
 q am thoroughly in sympathy with the movement l consider it a crying shame that the south has neglected so long such an expression of appreciation of this won derful man. In the city of Baltimore, which was the abiding place of this great man of genius where monument after monument towers in height and majesty, marking the resting place of others less known to fame-there stands only an un- remarkauIe stone in a churchyard erected by small group of school teachers who loved and honored the memory of Poe. This is all that stands above the dust of the greatest of them all.
 That seems rather odd" said I, 'when we consider how the southern people will fight for their heroes-and yet leave so great an one unhonored."
 But in spite of this," said this brilliant woman whose love of Poe amounts to al although Poe died in 1S49 when only 40 years of age, his fame grows and grows and grows. In this respect Sidney Lanier was close akin to Poe. He died very young as Poe did, and might have done still more wonderful things from a poetic standpoint than he did had he only lived" You recall" said I, that Emerson called Poe the jingle man'-rather con- temptuously."
 "Oh, we'll that came from Poe's mar velous command of the subtle resources of sound-his magical use of vowels- | and of repetition
 | After many more delightful disserta- tions on the subject of Poe, my informant l among other things, averred that: ! "Poe is far more famous in other coun- I tries than in our own. Some of his critics l lay this to the fact that he was peculiar, rather than great. But alasl We all know 1 that peculiarity alone cannot make man | famous" Continuing she said: Not long since I read an article in the | London Academy, written with all the supercilliousness that the British man of | letters assumes and which we Americans l find so difficult to comprehend. The ar | ticle was so authoritative that I was tempted to wonder if it was not a divine Inspiration, rather than human, and in | this article I encountered some remark | able data regarding Poe, which related to i his love affairs, courtship and marriage But we will not go into those things" | she .said laughingiy.
 q suppose you think that Poe needs | no defender,' I asked.
 ! Certainly not" was the prompt re- ply "As I said before, his fame grows and grows, and will continue-in spite l of or maybe because, of his critics"
 
 the engagement of their daughter, Robina Gulfport, Miss, the marriage to take l place in February.
 The pupilA, recital announced by the Birmingham Conservatory of Music for Thursday night. January 2, will take place on tomorrow night. 1 Mrs. William H. Hayes and her daugh- ter, Miss Mamie Watkins Hayes, of Mooresville, are guests of Mrs Hayes sister, Mrs. James A. Downey, 1927 Twen- | tieth street, south.
 Dr. and Mrs. R. M. Russell will en- certain the Downey- Russell wedding party this afternoon at a buffet supper.s The Epworth league of the Sixty-seventh
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19

Street Methodist church will entertain it's members and friends Friday evening from to Il o'clock at a letter party at the home of Mrs. K. c. Sligh, 6o1S First avenue.
 The members of the Treble Clef club are asked to meet this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Cable hall. The Treble Clef club will take part in the programme given this afternoon by Pelham chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, in celebration of Robert D. Lees birthday.
 Mrs. Marx and Miss Irma Marx of Greensboro, MT. and Mrs. Louis Saks of Newark N. J., and Mrs. Albert Seesel of Memphis are here to attend the Mark stein-Selheim wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19

Mrs. Miller will entertain at cards this afternoon in honor of Mrs. Norwood Richards of Mobile.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19
-F Ferd Marx Store.

B The Specials a AoV9''i's'
 yesterday Prevail
 Today at the Prices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19

Mrs. Felix Blackburn will give a bridge party this afternoon in compliment to Mrs. Coleman Ward and Mrs. George Danforth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-01-19

Miss Clyde Smith will be the hostess at an informal tea this afternoon in honor of Mrs. John s. Butler of Nashville.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

same. or embroidered with silk or bronze
colored beads, are positively fascinating
when combined With the very sheer silk
hose OF the same shade
The taste for heels different In color
from the rest Of the slipper, has been
allowed 20 invade street and walking
shoes, and some low-cut thin patent
leather pumps have rather high white
or red heels, the same color being car
rfed out in tiny buckle Just as the
point Of the instep
The new-old brocades, especially those
IN gold and silver motifs. are being made
into stunning toe slippers and even into
shoes OF ankle height. made with the
laclng on the inside OF the foot.
Decoration" is the CRY Of the day
and many of the evening slippers in n :
gentle tones are deliberately embroidered
on the front and around the upper edge
where the stocking meets II. Imitation
jewels are also seen in this STYLE Of or
namentation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
Tomato Jelly in Winter
Is Friend of HouSekeepcr

Tomato Jelly, or tomato aspic'' as II
is sometimes called. is always good
friend to the economical housekeeper in
the winter time, when fresh tomatoes
are too expensive luxury.
A well made tomato jelly nicely sea-
soned and prettily served f. certainly
an excellent substitute for tbs fresh
article at four times the price. Nodded
In little futed patty tins, the center
excavated TO simulate a basket, and III
tie handles made Of connecting stalks
OF parsley placed on opposite sides. thew
are ready 10 be filed with any salad
mixture which VIII carry out the color
effect desired for the Christmas dinner
table String beans cut IN small pieces.
asparagus tips or little French peas all
lend themselves well 70 this purpose.
and only need simple French dressing.
with perhaps a small spoonful Of may
onnaise or some good cream dressing as
a suitable top decoration.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
Price on Eggs Expected
To Continue Advancing

Notwithstanding hens have about
stopped moulting and ave beginning 10
lay again, the price on eggs is expected
TO advance considerably before Christ
mas. This Is because Of the fact that
the supply Of storage eggs is rapidly
being exhausted.
The Christmas demand shortly will
set in. but. even in the event OF a
good laying season, il IS expected there
will not be enough eggs 20 satisfy it.
And With the storage stock being de-
ple1ed, there is every prospect that
prizes may be higher than they we're
at this time a year ago.
At present, nearby eggs have no diff
ficulty bringing % and - cents, and
not a few sales have been made at 80
cents, wholesale. A wholesale price Of
20 cents a dozen on nearbys Nv Christ
mas would occasion very little surprise
among dealers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
Scientific Methods Used
In Keeping House Clean

In this scientific age the affairs Of
housekeeping can be conducted along
correct. sanitary lines. II will, in most
cases, be found that little duties in the
work Of the home Will have better and
more lasting results II the sensible voice
Of experience be needed.
The object 81 busting is 10 remove
the dry particles from "le furniture
and from the house. Any method which
clears the polished table Of its layer
OF dirt and sti1 allows the dust to re-
main I'm The room IS decidedly wrong
These atoms will fll the air, and finally
will settle upon their first resting place.
How, then. can the housekceper quickly
and efficiently clean her furniture?
In the first place, the buster should
be large and OF soft material. II Is not
advisable 70 use the frayed. torn rem
nant Of a skirt, as the edges carry
the dust 70 other wood. A successful
method is that which molstcns one end
Of the buster and rolls this inside the
remainder of the cloth. The dampness
Is distributed. and dustlesB busting
Will be the satisfactory result. All of
the little particles Of dust are caught
and held in the damp pad. There viii
be no shaking in the open air end fits
resultant thrush Of dust. The cloth
must be washed and hung up to dry
A clean one sho Id always be ready for
the next busting
For very fine furniture an oil. which
may be procured at any furniture deal
ers, should be used. Just a drop or
two on the buster Will remove dust and
keep the surface I'm excellent condition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27

in pair OF dulnbbells or try he
old-fashioned expander exercises learned
at school, which are excellent for de-
veloping the arms and bust. Exercise
regularly for fifteen or twenty minutes
each day; II possible. exercise ten or
fifteen minutes night and riorning.
Massage is also essential in the beau
flying Of the arms. The girl with thin
arms viii do wonders By daily exercise
and proper massage with simple olive
oil. Massage the arms every night.
taking as much Of the OF as viii lie
IN the palm Of TIE hand and working
1t in while kHeaoing and pinChing the
arms TO bring the blood 90 the surface.
Then, with long strokes up and down
the arms, rub firmly from shoulder TO
elbow and elbow to wrist. Then with
thumb and forefnger, begin at the wrist
and massage corkscrew fashion up the
arm 10 the top.
II properly done, this would make the
skin glow and ttngle. which means
that there is plenty Of blood ar the
surface and that the cream or grease
/ or oil used is being absorbed through
the tiny pores. Red arms viii beneht
marveIousIy by this treatment. because
/ IL improves the circulation. and the redI
ness is simply an Indication that the
blood is not circulating as freely and
rapidly as # should.
Thin arms will also improve, because
the grease or cream nourishes the skin
and underlying tissues.
Arms that are rough and red should
first be treated by washing with plenty
Of good soap at bedtime and drying
briskly with a rough towel AfterWard
rub in a little Of a mixture OF equal
parts OF glyCerine and rose water. II
the arms are rough avoid hot or cold
water; use tepid water, good soap, and
a soft towel.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
DID YOU EVER

Heard a welkin ring2
or sat on his hostess right hand?
Or Joined a young lady I'm a cup Of
tea2
Or saw a raftcr split with laughter
or caught a cow with a cow-catchcr2
or fairly raised a roof with his SnOut =?
or dropped his eyes to the ground
or withercd his enemy with "A glance7
Or was frozen by one?
or stabbed by the same?
or had his heart run away with his
head2
Or hitched his wagon TO a starr
or ran a joke into tho ground;
or saw a little pitcher with big ears?
or cat that would give seven cents
20 look AT king?
X. S. V. r.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-11-27
Some Girl Don is

The "fusshudget" wears herself out
and everyone around her. She should
remember;
Not TO bang doors and clump noisily.
If she does not respect the nerves Of
the family, consider hinges and floors
Not to humble nor gasp nor giggle
when she talks. Pearls Of wisdom are
not worth listening to under such strain.
To keep tabs on her belongings. No.r-
ing makes for household turmoil ike
the constant query, Where is this, that
OF the other thing?''
To have an hour to get up and to get
up at that hour The girl vino arises
when the mood strikes her spends the
rest of the day chasing her lost hours.
Not 10 make a junk heap Of her room.
There are girls who can spot a fieck Of
dust in the dining-room and wade
through it in the secrecy OF their bed.
room.
That It Is as important how one looks
at breakfast as at dinner. Curl papers,
kimonas, and no collars are as out Of
place I'm the morning as in the ball
room.
To prepare a square meal She may
never have 70 do it. but she need not
fear the servant problem If she can
cook in a pinch.
To master every household and sew
ing art One gets better service from
others II she can intelligently ask for
what she wants.
To know the value Of money Half
the domestic unhappiness is caused by
women never having learned to manage
their incomes.
Never 10 let a day slip by without
having made some one happy, read some
helpful thought and learned something
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