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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
Personal and General.

P. L.. Day will leave Monday morning for Havana, Cuba, on a business trip. He will be gone about two weeks.
 Mrs. c. s. Williams left today for Tam pa, Fla, on a visit to her parents, pr. and Mrs. T.. H. Johnson.
 MT. and Mrs. H. N. Baker. who have been visiting their son, Superintendent N. R. Baker, returned today to their home in Herrod, O. Harold Baker, their grandson, accompanieu them.
 P. H. Duncan, pastor of the Chris tian church, has returned from a visit to Cincinnati.
 Mrs. R. A. Hinson of Fayette is visit ing Mrs. Frank Smith at 1922 Avenue C..
 Canton No. 2. Patriarch Militant, will give ball on March 25 at the Red Men S hall.
 Owing to increased business at the Wy lam branch of the Bank of Ensley a modern Mosler triple time-lock safe will be installed.
 The death of J. D. Merrill at Bessemer, and the subsequent rumors that he had been roughly handled by the police at Ensley, is indignantly denied by those who know the circumstances Detective Wren states that the deceased was ar rested by Officer A. H. Ramage and that there was no occasion to use him roughly as he was staggering toward the car track and was bleeding from the mouth and head and was without a hat. Merrill plead guilty to being drunk.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Cutler returned from their wedding tour today and are at home with Mrs John Sullivan at Ems ley Highlands. They visited New York, Detroit, Washington and other points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
Comic Opera.


 Fred Frear, whose portrayal of Nish, the comic messenger to the Marsovian em- bassy, is so delightful a feature of 'The Merry Widow, is responsible for the fol- lowing
 A producing manager of a certain school no longer in existence, received from a wealthy near-playwright a man. uscript and with it the intimation that the author would make it financially in- teresting for the person who would pre- sent the work-regardless of the box of flee receipts. The manager turned the creation over to his reader for a report and the following coloquy ensued
 You've read that play carefully" "Till I'm nearly passing away" ''Is it as bad as that?'
 'sWorse.''
 'What's it about?'
 'I haven't been able to find out" Plots weak eh?'
 Its feeble-minded.
 Flows the love interest,""
 There isn't any"
 What chance to make a melodrama of it?"
 None Nothing happens in any of the four acts"
 How about making it a comedy?" "There is no humor."
 Any characterizatons?"
 "All the personages are sticks.''
 Could we make it costume play?'' "The action takes place in a country
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
Immiaratlon Census.

census or the employees of the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company at all their plants at Ensley is being taken at the instance of the United States immigration commission. The informa- tion desired $ much the same as that of the regular census and embraces 27 ques- tions. While every employe is asked the questions they seem to be directed principally to the foreign element, as many of the questions relate to imni- grafton, etc It will be remembered that several agents of an immigration bureau visited Ensley a short time ago inquiring into the general condition of the foreign laborers. It is stated the present census is the outcome of their findings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
STEVENSON BADLY
 INJURED BY TRAIN Conductor Thrown from Cal
 In EnSley Yards CENSUS AT STEEL PLANT The Government Wants Information on Conditions Among Foreign Labor ers-Personal and General
 News of Interest.
CENSUS AT STEEL PLANT

Ensley, March 6.-(Speeial)-L. II. stempson, a conductor employed by the Birmingham Southern railway at the Ensley yards, met with a serious accident this evening about o'clock. Stempson was in charge of train of cars and was riding on the front of 8 gondola. When nearing the crossing at Nineteenth street the train broke and as the grade was down hill the car ran back and crashed into the car on which Stempson was rid ing, throwing him on the track. For tunately he cleared the rail, otherwise he would have been instantly killed. as 1t was he was severely hurt about the head and sustained number of other injuries
 He was taken to the office of Dr. w. H. Wynne by I1chols & Angwins ambu- lance, where his injuries were attended to. He was later taken to his home at 2715 Avenue J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
1920 Ave. E.

large tin tube, and this tube is hung about their necks by a small chain.
 Hungarians carry their money in the long boots they wear, together with a knife, fork and spoon.
 The French mostly carry small brass case.
 Germans find a secure place for their money in belt around their waist, and the belt is usually an elaborate and costly affair, no matter how poor the immigrant may be.
 Irishmen carry their money in a little canvas bag, while Irish girls, on the other hand, make a pocket in an under skirt. or, if it is paper money. they place it in their stockings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
Frisco Depot Destroyed By Fire.

The Frisco freight depot on Nineteenth street was completely destroyed by fire this morning about o'clock. It is De- lieved the fro was caused by the build ing being struck by lightning, as a storm was in progress when the alarm was turned in. The fire department responded promptly but the flames had gained too much headway when they arrived to save the building.
 As a number of cars containing valu- able freight were standing on the tracks near the depot the department worked to save then from the rayages of the fire and succeeded. There was little saved from the depot, many valuable papers being destroyed. A box car is being used for temporary qual ters and business transacted as usual. The loss is estl- mated at $5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
Special Church Notices.

Dr. Edward Thompson, superintend- ent of the Sunday League of America, will preach at the Methodist tabernacle Sunday night. The services will com mence at 7:30 o'clock.
 The Presbyterians of Wylam have purchased a lot on Powell avenue and George street and will build & church at once. Services are being held in the Baptist church. Sunday school at ? D. m. Preaching at D. m.
 Services at St. Johns Episcopal church at 10 a. m, Special music by the choir. Sunday school at 9:45. H. w. Wallace superintendent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
How Immigrants Carry Money.

Some curious facts have come to light in regard to how immigrants carry their money. When Swedes or Norweigans de- eide to seek pastures new they take the precaution of gathering all of their avail able cash together and placing 1t in a huge pocketbook, which is generally handed down from father to son. These pocketbooks sometimes contain sufficient leather to make pair of boots.
 Italians usually carry their money in a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
Revival at Vivian.

Interest in the revival at the Meth odist church at Wylam continues to grow and large congregations are at tending all the services. Rev. J. O. Hanes and Rev. J. I. Williams, the pas tor, are both splendid workers in this class of work, and are putting forth every effort to reach the people On Sunday five services will be held at S:30, 10 and Il in the morning, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and at 7:30 in the evening. Everybody of what ever faith is invited to attend these meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
What Allied TommIe.

From the Delineator.
 Tommie was eating walnuts. His moth- CT cautioned him about eating many, fear ing they would make him sick Present ly he came, in his hand on his stomach
 Those nuts have made you sick. I see. I just knew they would' said the mother.
 ''They haven't, either." whined Tommie. q am not sick; it's just my pants are too tight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
ZEN NSLEY DE P A R T w E N T

talned the Shadyside circle last evening at their pretty home at shadysIde An old time spelling match was the prin- eipal feature of the evening. Drs W. H. wynne won the gentlemans prize, and Mrs. H. M. Cowart won the ladies' prize, these two spelling down every one else in the house. Dainty refreshments were served by the hostess A most pleasant evening was spent by all present
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
RanheInr Girls, Club.

The members of MT. J. W. Beddow's Bachelor Girls club of Vivian met at his residence Friday evening, where they were rendered a reception by the ladies of the Home Missionary society of the Wylam M. E. church. They were congratulated heartily by the ladies on the successful manner in which the play was produced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
Miss Russell Entertains S. o. p. H..

Thursday evening at the home of Miss Roberta Russell on Avenue F, the S. O.. P. H. club entertained in honor of the D. o. R. C., lately organized by sev- eral of Ensley's young men. The club colors. white and gold, were used in dec oratng the rooms. The prizes In the progressive games were won by Miss shugart and MT. Howard. Miss Shugart recited several humorous sketches, and Misses Randall and Russell afforded music during the evening. The hostess served dainty salad course. Those present were Miss Mayme Shugart of Owenton. Miss Florence Hunt of Bir- mingham, Miss Mary Walker of Pratt City. and the following club members Misses Mary Griffith, Nina Randall, Mar garet Hartick, Jennie Brooks, Roberta Russell; Messrs Crossett. Humphrey Smith, DeOvies, Howard, Nichols, Prince and Burgin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
Small Quarters for Moses.

From the Delineator.
 Donald is fond of Bible stories. His auntie was relating to him the story of Moses in the basket of bulrushes, when he earnestly inquired:
 Did he ever grow to be a manT Yes" he was told
 "A great big manT
 Yes"
 Donald remarked increduiously, 'Well- I'd thought he'd a busted the basket"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07

store and then in coal mine.'
 Maybe it's a tragedy?'
 ''Ye-es; but not intentional"
 ''H'm. No humor, no love story no plot no characters, no nothing Run down to the corner and buy a few songs and three or four lively choruses and we will make a comic opera of it'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07

anu Vigor. HIS PiooA VI Sutc ono .uA. dollar worth-we gladly give you free free of cost, charge or obligation to you of any kind whatsoever.
 If you suffer from any man-weaken- ing ailment, such as lack of power or nervous debility. or any kidney. bladder. stomach or liver complaint. or any form of blood poison. constitutional or organic disease. write us today. telling us in few words what ails you. and at once, free of charge. we will send you ONE FULL DOLLARS wofth of a specially prescribed and personally prepared rem edy for your particular ailment. which will PROVE to you-without it costing you one penny-that you can be cured quickly and completely.
 When you write just fill in the space below, that is all. and at the same time. also free. sealed and prepaid, we will send you book on mems ailments Sell L
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
Dollar | treatment Freeto Men
 Proves the Cure-BUT COSTS Y0uN0THINe

We De cuenot simply fixed bit feel little curedrenewed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-07
Thread of the Story Club.

Mrs. John Morrison of Ensley High lands entertained the Thread of the Story club -at her residence. Mrs. J. Hoke Perkins read a very interesting part of the s'Trail of the Lonesome Pine" Those present were: Mrs. c. c. Johnson, Mrs. J. Hope Perkins, Mrs. J. H. Flu bank. Mrs. George E. Mohns, Mrs. J. Y. Brooks Mrs. Frank Thompson, Mrs. J. w. Minor, Mrs. l.. Pennington, Mrs. M. H. Mcdowell, Miss Henrietta Kahn, Mrs J. Moog, Mrs. R. Morrison, Mrs. s. A. McCuen, Mrs. J. F. Lee, Mrs. J. Going and Mrs. Carrie Turner.
 Shadyside Pastime Circle.
 Mir and Mrs. l. M. Perkins enter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
CLUB PLAN FOR CHARITY FUND
EFFORT BEGUN TO RAISE CASH
FOR YEARS WORK.
Special Personal Appeal to Citizens
to Be Made by a Committee-Con-
tributions Acknowledged.

An effort to raise the remaining funds
necessary to finish the work of the year
of the Associated Charities, the Citizens
for the Prevention of tuberculosis by the
five-dollar plan has been begun by the
joint finance committee.
At the weekly meeting of the committee.
held yesterday afternoon in the Metropol-
itan Bank. Cuno II. Rudolph, the chair
man, presiding, the following members
to start the plan were reported as having
subscribed: John Joy Edison. four shares;
A. Lisner. four shares: Hennen Jennings.
four shares; w. B. Moses & Sons, three
shares: Gen. Ellis Spear. one share; Col.
Archibald Hopkins, one share; William
c. Eustis. one share; Mrs. William C..
Eustis, one share; Walter S. Ufford, one
share: Rev. George o. Little, one share.
Under the direction of the committee a
special personal appeal will be made to
Washington citizens to subscribe member
ship in this club plan and thereby add
greatly. if not entirely, in raising the
money needed.
Other contributions are acknowledged
by the joint committee today as follows:
General Fund.-. S. Flannery. $40.
Associated Charities-A. E. H.. s.; A. l..
Lydia NJ Edmonds. $50; George B. Fraser,
50; Joseph A. Hill, So; Mrs. F. B. Ives,
81; James keliher. s.; Jacob Jose. 81;
Mrs. Hannah D. Perkins. SO; Mrs. John
C. Phillips, $50.
Citizens Relief Observation-Disclosures E.
Fisher. So; Joseph A. Hill. So; Mrs. Han
nah d. Perkins, $40.
Association for the Prevention Of Tuber-
culosis-Joseph A. Hill. 81; Mrs. Hannah
d. Perkins, SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
WANT CLEANER STREETS.
Women Protest Against Uttered
Condition of Thoroughfares.

A vigorous campaign against the lit
tered condition of the streets, a condition
due it is said to the fact that the con-
tractors who are supposed to remove
trash from houses throughout the city
use uncovered wagons, has been insti-
tuted by a number of society women of
the city.
Headed by the Twentieth Century Club.
which has about 200 members, and of
which Mrs. U. G. b. Pierce is president
and Mrs. Douglas secretary, the cam
paign has already been started. Unof-
fetal conferences have already been held
with the Commissioners. The matter is
also being placed by the ladies of this
civic organizations
To get the matter in a concrete form
before the District government officially
resolutions Were adopted at meeting
these resolutions were presented to the
commissioners today. They set forth
that 1.-The women of the Twentieth Cen
fury Club have long felt annoyed by the
Uttered condition of our streets" and
that the Commissioner in charge has
expressed his determination to no longer
tolerate the Intellectual and illegal meth
DDS Of the rubbish contractor which are
largely responsible for said Uttered con-
dition."
1t is also stated that 1.-The superintend-
ent of street cleaning is unable to re-
move the papers already on the parkings
of machine-swept streets" and that
therefore 1.-The women Of the Twentieth
Century Club, and many of their
friends and neighbors as they can en-
list, will supplement the effort OF the
Commissioner by personally picking up
the papers on streets and parkings in
the vicinity of their homes Thursday,
April 10. 1903. at o'clock in the morn
ing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
Woman and Her Career.

From the Charleston News and Courier
If women could lead their own lives,
what would they do with them? There
are several pretty stories going to prove
the failure of young women to find salts
faction in their efforts to lead independ-
ent lives. An artistic life. or a scientific
one. or one entirely given to charity or
even a life that yields political power.
can never really satisfy woman's heart.
What could be more pitiable than the
spectacle presented in history by Queen
Elizabeth, for all her masculine ways.
her learning and pretended piety and her
undoub ed political power and royalty?
We cannot fail to believe there must
have been moments in her splendid. yet
unhappy life, when she would have glad
ly exchanged her exalted rank and glory
to be happy wife and mother even In
humble position. Mr.. Boyesen tells us
that woman'S dream OF independence is
like the blue flower Of the German ro-
mancers. which is always alluring you
from a distance, whose fragrance intoxi-
Gates you. blu which vanishes from be-
tween your fingers if you endeavor to
pluck it After ALL the best way to
succeed in living ones own life is to
lead it contentedly and usefully in that
sphere into which il has pleased God to
call us, and not o spend IL in worrying
and repining because 1t was not cast
somewhere else. or in vain attempts to
free ourselves from the duties and re-
sponsibilities nature has imposed upon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
NO INCREASE FOR WOMEN.
Director Ralph Sees No Chance for
SO Scale of Wages.

Although Joseph f. Ralph, director of
the bureau of engraving and printing has
not made formal reply to the committee
of women who recently called upon him
20 urge a minimum wage of 81 day in
place OF 81 I'D. it is assured that the reply
when written will dash cold water on such
hopes.
AS much as Mr.. Ralph would like to see
the 400 women under his direction ad-
vanced and taken care OF by the govern
ment. there is no chance for any increase
in the scale of wages at the bureau for
fifteen months at least. Mr.. Ralph sa d
today that he would not begin to work
out his appropriations for the fiscal year
beginning July. 1910. until some time in
October. and that present appropriations
cover wages up to that date.
Just now there Is lying in Mr.. Ralph S
desk notice from high official of the
government calling attention to the fact
that there Is a movement toward retrench-
ment going on, and stating that the gov
ernments policy just now is toward econ
omy- All increases in salaries, according
to the notice. Will have to be considered
by the cabinet.
The petition which the women presented
to Mr. Ralph calls attention to the fact
that the increase only 80 cents a day
AS Mr. Ralph explains it, the increase
means S600.O00 a year taken from the
Treasury. Just at present he is not pre-
pared to think of the increase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
News Briefs.

The great diversion scheme by which
the Appomattox river was damned off
and twelve feet Of water obtained for the
harbor Of Petersburg. Va, has been COM
pleted.
Charles York. a youthful member of a
respected family OF Abingdon, Va. is in
jail there, charged with having repeatedly
stolen mail bags that were intended to be
delivered to the night trains. Blood
hounds were used.
The wedding of John Gilmore Buck and
Miss Clara Maggie Engleman occurred
last night at Silvermead, the home of the
bride. near Roanoke, Va.
Ellen Crow has entered suit at Cumber-
land for partial divorce from Cambridge
Crow on the grounds of desertion and
cruel treatment. They were married in
Frostburg In 1909. Judge Boyd passed an
order allowing SIS counsel fee and SIS a
month alimony pending the suit.
A certificate of Incorporation has been
granted the Eckhart Flat Land Company
the incorporators and directors being
Frank Watts. Frederick Wehner and John
Youngerman. all Of Frostburg, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
FUNERAL OF JOHN LAPINI.
Veteran War Band Leader Rests in
Arlington.

Funeral services for John Lapini, a
veteran of the civil war. who died at his
residence. 524 10th street northeast,
Wednesday. were held from the house this
afternoon at o'clock. Rev. Father Fea-
ley OF St. Joseph's Church conducted the
services at the house.
At the interment in Arlington ceme-
terry Rev. II. y. Couden chaplain OF the
House OF Representatives, who was the
chaplain of the regiment In which Mr..
Lapini served in the war. conducted a
brief service. The burial ritual Of the
Union Veterans Legion was conducted
by members of Encampment No. Ill, NJ.
c. Connolly commanding and F. r.
Sparks adjutant in charge. These. with
A. Coda. E. Bosco. f. Prinetti and A.
Lecarioni. acted as pail bearers.
Mr.. Lapini was born In Florence. Italy.
In 1874. and came to this country when
he was young man. He was an accom-
plished musician and served In the army
| as head musician of the band Of the 10th
Infantry. U.S.A.. stationed at San An
tonic. Tex. His wife, Mrs. Mary A. La
pini: a son, Joseph Lapini of New York.
| and a daughter, Miss Isabelle Lapini OF
/ this city, survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
ON TOUR OF INSPECTION.
Engineer Commissioner Judson Visits
Public Works Sites.

Engineer Commissioner William v. Jud-
son spent yesterday afternoon in making
an inspection Of the big pieces of work
which the engineering department of the
District government is carrying out. He
was accompanied by Capt. E. M. Mark
ham. assistant to the Engineer Commits
sioner. who explained the details of each
project.
Maj. Judson and Capt. Markham spent
some time in the lower Rock Creek valley
discussing the various suggested plans for
the improvement of that ravine. They
also visited the engineering projects along
18th street extended and at the Union
station plaza. and inspected the old and
new Anacostia bridges. Other work
around the city was also visited, SO that
the new Engineer Commissioner is now
familiar with general conditions on the
outside and able to deal with the prob
lens in his Office with greater knowledge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-04-02
v1RG1N1AN RAILWAY OPENED.
Extends From Sewell's Point to
Deepwater, w. Va.

NORFOLK. Va. April 2.-The opening
of the Virginian railway. extending from
SewelIs point. Norfolk. to Deepwater.
W. Va, on the Kanawha river. dis
lance of 446 miles, occurred today with a
most auspicicus celebration here. made
more notable by the presence of H. H.
Rogers. who personally built the ''Vir-
ginian" at a cost of about $40 600. 900:
Samuel Clemens mark Twain) and sew
eral prominent New York financiers in
terested Mr.. Rogers in the undertake
ing The celebration festivities began
with the arrival early in the day of
6o5 people from along the line of the new
system, on a special train of twelve
coaches and two Pullman cars. 1t was an
enthusiastic crowd, all wearing the Vir-
ginia colors. orange and white. The ar
rival of the excursion train was followed
two hours later by the arrival of Mr.
Rogers and his guests on the New York
steamer Jefferson. A large party gave
the distinguished visitors a marked ova-
ton.
The day was filled with events of in
terest. the program of entertainment for
the visitors including an inspection of
the Norfolk harbor, the new Virginian
coal piers at Sewelrs point. the largest
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WARNER NOTES APPEAL.
Denied New Trial and Judgment for
$1,000 Damages Rendered.

Chief Justice Clabaugh today denied the
motion of Brainard H. Warner for new
trial OF the suit for $4,000 damages filed
against him by United States Attorney
Baker, and which resulted in verdict in
favor of Mr.. Baker for $4,000.
Judgment for $4,000 was rendered
against Mr.. Warner. He noted an appeal
to the District Court of Appeals. Mr.
Warner was required to furnish $4,000
bond to act as a supersedeas on appeal
No arguments were made by counsel to-
day, Attorney Darlington. for Mr.. War
ner, consenting to the formal order over
ruling the motion. He did not even ask
the court to reduce the amount of the
damages. which in their motion were de-
clared excessive