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The Washington herald., 1909-04-27
Carolinas, Maryland.
and Virginia News
Political and Otherwise.

Star CITY, ". Va.-At a lot sale here
800 lots we're sold in six hours for S10.0s5
Clsrksburg ". VA new Republican
morning daily paper win be established
here by John 3. smith. editor OF the Har-
rison County Herald, weekly. A charter
for the Morning Herald Company has
been applied for and the machinery
has been purchased.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-27

e issued where subscriptions are received
The Washington herald., 1909-04-27

Cumberland. Md.-Rev. George c. shaw
pastor Of Holy Cross Protestant EpIsco-
pal Church. has resigned to accept a cal
TO 81. Georges Episcopal Church, Mount
Savage. Md.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-27

Norfolk. Vs.-Portsmouth and Norfolk
men being debarred from holding seats
in the city councils because OF their en-
ployment in the navy yard here, the gov
eminent has instituted. an investigation
Of political conditions. with the idea OF
affording them relief. II possible. by the
suspension Of the rule against civil serv-
ice employees holding Office under the
State government.
The Washington herald., 1909-04-27

Eikton. Md--Iohn Frazer, leading
merchant Of EIkton, died suddenly last
night at his home here Of acute kidney
trouble.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
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Evening star., 1909-02-19
DISTRICT w. C. T. U. MEETS.
Executive Board Listens to Reports
on the Local Society.


At District headquarters of the W. c.
T. U, 500 9Th street northwest, the eXecu-
tive board held it's usual monthly meet
ing Wednesday. There was a full at
tendance and the president, Mrs. Clinton
B. Smith. presided.
Mrs. Brown made a report concerning
the new electric sign which now publishes
to the city the existence Of the society.
whose one object is the annihilation of
the legalized liquor traffic.
The treasurer reported the cash re-
ceived during Mrs. Armour's meeting as
s591. with pledges to the amount of be-
tween 81, 800 and $1,000 yet to be collected
Mrs. Robinson reported an increase OF
membership gained during the meetings
Of $50.
Mrs. Ellis reported that the reply of the
Secretary of Agriculture to the inquiry
made concerning 'bleached flour" was
that it was not poisonous and would con-
Kress stated that all the phosphates and
other nutritive qualities had been
"bleached" out. making the flour value
less as food.
The reception given at headquarters
February 2 to soldiers, sailors, railroad
men and policemen was reported a grea,
success. and on motion 1t was voted to
make 1t an annual event.
Attention was called to the fact that, al
the recent congress for dependent chill
dren. no mention was made of the one
cause which more than all others COM
bined produces dependent children. The
corresponding secretary was directed to
write to Judge Ben Lindsey. Miss Jane
Adams sand Rabbi Hirsch. calling their
attention to this strange omission.
On vote 1t was decided that the date OF
the next quarterly convention of the
District W. c. T. u. which Is to be held
in Hamline NJ. E. Church, should be
March "a.
Evening star., 1909-02-19

stretched to catch the first glimpse Of the
performers.
In the parade. according to the official
program. was the colossal selection OF
gymnas,s. clowns. dancers, jugglers, aeri-
al performers and the celebrated German
band {. T. Chapman was the leader.
After the parade the bandsmen took
seats near the ringside. Whenever the
clowns were to perform they were called
upon: The association orchestra played
during the thrilling gymnastic stunts.
Some horizontal bar work was the first
act of the circus. The performers were
Stelzner. Long. Moore, Chase and Boehm.
That was followed by an act by the
clowns. "the greatest and cleverest quar-
tet of fun producers seen in the sawdust
arena, Charles Allen. James Colley, Harry
MacLaughlin and Webster Roe"
NJ. Wood followed with some feats OF
Juggling. THE Barnyard Tripiets, Ca
leb. Harry and Mac" did "corncracker''
dance, which won applause.
One of the best exhibitions of the even
ing was that given by the Brunner
troupe, composed of Messrs. Drummer.
Taylor and Matsdaria. The program an
nounced them in wild and weird display
of slnuous somersaultS." This gave no
exaggerated prospect of the tumbling
feats which the audience enjoyed during
their act.
"A troupe of natural high kickers'
gave barn dance. Messrs. Taylor. Stelz-
ner, Smith, Long, Chase and Boehm did
some work on the parallel cars. That
was followed by an act by the skating
clowns. Messrs. Taylor and Wyeth gave
some exhibitions on the flying rings.
meeting the program announcement OF
Evening star., 1909-02-19
NO ACTION THIS SESSION.
Senate Committee Takes Up the
Statehood Bill.

The requirement that Congress instead OF
the President shall approve the constitu-
tion adopted by a new state was urged
by Senator Nelson today when the New
Mexico and Arizona statehood bill was
taken up by the Senate committee on
territories. As basis for this sugges-
ton, Senator Nelson criticised the Okla
homa constitution. which resulted In a
general discussion Of that subject. No
decision was reached and another meet
ing Of the committee will be held Tues
day next
All of the members Of the committee
were present today except Chairman
Beveridge. who was absent from the city.
The bill was about two-thirds read and q
large number Of amendments we're sug-
gested. The questions connected with
land grants and the validating of bonds
which have been issued by the territory
and municipalities were not reached
All members Of the committee declared
that the bill should have thorough con-
sideration. which makes 1t certain that no
Evening star., 1909-02-19

Waists with immense
baby Irish medallion at
yoke. trimmed beneath
with bias and vertical
rows of German val in
sertion. Back. collar and
sleeves trimmed with lace.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
BOTHERED BY SURPLUS.
House Committee Doesn't Know
What to Do With Unused Funds.

The House committee on appropriations
is somewhat puzzled as to what DISPOSE
ton to make OF the unused portion Of
the appropriation of $55O.O00 made last
session at the request of the President
for the enforcement Of the interstate
commerce commission OF section 20 of the
Hepburn rate law, relating to the examin-
alton Of the accounts Of railroads. The
expenditures from the fund for the first
seven months Of the present fiscal year
amounted to only Sal .634
1t is probable that the appropriation fog
next year will be materially reduced.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
Y. NJ C. A. CIRCUS IS GREAT
GYMNASTS EXCITE ENTHUS-
IAsM BY ATHLETIC FEATS.
German Band, Clowns, Jugglers,
Tumblers, a Parade and All Usual
Accessories Presented.

Bigger. brighter, better than ever
strictly according to the promise con-
tained in the announcement, was the
third annual indoor circus given by gym
nasium men Of the Young Mems Chris
tan Association in the central building,
at 1886 street, last night.
For two hours and a half a large audi
ence that sat around the one-ring show
watched and held its breath during thrill
ing exhibitions on horizontal bar, flying
rings. parallel bars or mat and Juggling
acts, or laughed at the pranks of the
numerous clowns. or was enthralIed with
the music of the celebrated German
band.
The circus began. as all good circuses do
begon. with the grand parade and entree
When the flare of horns was heard at one
end Of the gymnasium all necks were
Evening star., 1909-02-19

Waists with fronts of
all-over embroidery and
lace combinations. in ver-
tical effects; pointed yoke
of swiss embroidery and
lace: back trimmed with
,ucks and lace: sleeves
inset with rows of lace.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
President Approves Measure Affect
ing National Guard.

The President OF the United States has
signed the bill providing for reorganiza-
ton of the District OF Columbia militia
SO that It will meet the requirements Of
the Dick law.
It is understood that no attempt will be
made to render effective any OF the rad
ical changes required by the new law until
after the 4th of March. Therefore the
local brigade will appear In the inaugural
parade organized and with the same per-
sonnel as heretofore.
Evening star., 1909-02-19

dizzy dexterous. hair-raising perform
anoes OF stunts by aerial stars"
N NJ. X. Gilmour and Leonard Paulson
wrestled and Gilmour was credited with
one fall in the time allowed for the bout.
Pyramid formations there were by
Messrs. Matsdaria, Voss. Stelzner. Smith.
Shackleford. Long, Mclaughlin and
Bochm The circus was concluded with
1.-The celebrated hoop-the-loopa." jumping
and leaping with the springboard.
The performance Is to be repeated to-
night,
Evening star., 1909-02-19

Sale of Women's 30c 0Eo
Lace Boot Hose AOO
"A reduction Of one-third on High-grade
Imported Hose, knit from finest Isle thread
They are full fashioned. of course. and fit
like a glove. Patterned in beautiful lace
boot effect. Pair. ....25c
Evening star., 1909-02-19

Waists with entire
front of val lace in fam
cy- scroll design, hem
stitched in. Back tucked
and inset with val in
sertion; lace-trimmed col
lar and sleeves.
Evening star., 1909-02-19
SIGNS MILITIA BILL.

action can be had at the present session
Of Congress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
CHINESE DESIRE
 TROUBLE SETTLED

Washington, March 26-Official infor- nation received here confirms the report that China has requested Japan to submit to The Hague tribunal of arbitration cer tain questions between the two coun- tries pending in Manchuria This in- cludes the title to the so-called Chientao on the Korean frontier, and the con- struction of a railway between Hsinmin- tun and Fakumen. In the Chientao dis trict a large number of Koreans have settled from time to time, and Japan as serts that 1t has been in their interest that she has desired to exercise Jurisdiction over this territory, which she claims orig lnally formed part of the Korean en- pire. China has disputed this claim. There has been a considerable body of Chinese troops located in this place, and small body of Japanese gendarmes To- cated in the various ports.
 Japan has refused permission for the construction of the Hsinmintun- Fl akunen railway on the ground that 1t would com pete with the south Manchurian line. British interests which have worked for the construction of the Chinese road have vigorously protested against the action of Japan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
GATUN DAM SAFE
 SAYS GOETHALS
Dam Builder Says Work Will
 Be Finished In 1915
LOCK CANAL IS THE BEST
Engineer Declares That at First He Favored Sea-LeVel Canal, But He
 Changed His Mind After Inspection.

s Washington. March 26-Chairman Goe- thals of the 1sthmian canal commission, who is about to return to Panama said today that the 30 feet of embankment of the rebuilt Panama railroad line. which yesterdays dispatches from Colon report shad settled about S00 feet. was a mile and a half from the Gatun dam, and therefore. has no direct bearing in con- neetion with the construction with that portion of the canal waterways.
 The settling occurred at a place where the relocated road is being constructed over a swamp. The road is being raised from height of six feet to g feet above sea level.
 Unless there is some unforeseen diff eulty, such as labor trouble, or an cpl demic of some kind, I feel confident that the canal will be opened by January l. 1s15,' said Colonel Goethals today. "I was originally an advocate of a sea level canal at Panama, that was at a time when I formed my judgment upon what seemed to be the demand of commerce and from general information concerning conditions that would be encountered. Go- ing to the Isthmus about two years ago, observation and careful study convinced me that the construction of a sea level canal you'd involve expense so great as to make it impracticabe and at the same
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
.BESSEMER SCHOOL
 BOARD IS NAMED
City Council Will Vote on New
 Board April 6
WIDOW LOSES ONLY SON
Jury In the Case of Lewis Vs. Wood ward Iron Go. Returns Verdict of Mistrial and Is
 Discharged.

Bessemer, March 6-(specal.)-The Bessemer city council held a caucus at 3 o'clock this afternoon and nominated a board of education. which will be voted for at the first meeting of the city coun- eil on April 6. The following is the board with the number of years each was elected for: G. F. Goodwin. five years; Dr. R. N. Waldrop, four years; pr. E. P. Lacey, three years; T. J. Fitzpatrick. two years, and T. I. Huffman, one year Four were elected on the first ballot and three more ballots were necessary to select the last man. G. F. Goodwin is the only man of the old board reelected, while Dr. Waldrop was the only one elected from the board selected In 1908, and which gave way to the old board after the case was carried to the supreme court by quo warranto proceedings. The board will take it's seat on April IS, when the body will be organized.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
LANDMARK IS
 BURNED DOWN

Birmingham lost another landmark when the cottage occupied by J. T. Thomas at the northeast corner of Sixth avenue and Nineteenth street was de- stroyed by fire at 2 o'clock this morning The loss will amount to several thous- and dollars, which is partially covered by insurance.
 The fire was discovered by neighbors, who turned in the alarm and then broke into the front door of the house and awoke the occupants. Mrs. Thomas is out of the city and MT. Thomas and a few boarders were in the house at the time. One of the boarders, Mrs. Lewis. has been i'll and had to be carried from the house into neighbours.
 A piano and a few other articles of furniture were saved but the fire had gained such headway before being dis covered that the rescuers had only a few moments to work before the roof fell in and most of the furniture was lost
 The house was the property of James Downes and had been used as a board ing house for score of years, having been one of the most fashionable board ing places in the town several years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27

time would result less satisfactorily be- cause of difficulties connected with its maintenance.
 Since that time everything that has come to my attention has strengthened my belief in the advantages of a lock canal"
 Colonel Goethals declared that reports Of engineering difficulties that would be met on the Isthmus have frequently been greatly exaggerated.
 There is not a single thing in con- nection with the lock canal he said. that can be called unusual beyond the question of magnitude. Engineers have performed similar work elsewhere There are no doubtful problems If l knew of anything that might ieopardze the sta bility of this work after it's completion. or make doubtful it's successful construc ton. I would promptly make a report on it. but there is nothing of that llnd.'
 President Taft again today told Colonel Goethals that if the great waterway can he completed by the close of 1913, he wanted to see that feat accomplished. Colonel Goethals. though not thinking it likely of accomplishment. told the Presi- dent he would put every force to work 10 expedite matters to carry out the Presidents order. Colonel Goethals left Washington today and will sail from New York at Panama tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
No Reason for Injury.

Chicago, March 26.-Mrs. Etta Long, well, 70S West Madison street, who ad mits that she is the woman referred to in newspaper stories in connection with the death of Mrs. Russell Cubertson of Vincennes. Ind, declared today that she had nothing to do with the death of the woman and denied that she ever knew the wife of Russell Culbertson. T at one time was engaged to be married to Rus sell Culbertson" said Mrs Longwell. That engagement was broken off a year ago last New Years day Since that time have not seen MT. Culbertson. We had an argument at the time because of his attention to other women. and I decided that I would not marry him.
 ''The girl whom he finally did marry I have never seen Tn my life. There Is not reason on earth why I should be desirous of doing her any harm
 Mrs. Longwell admitted that she knew Virgil Culbertson, brother of Russell.
 Mrs. Longwell is typical brunette ap- parently 8 or 34 years of age, and beautiful woman. She at one time lived in Vineennes, but says she has not been outside of Chicago for three months. She says she can prove an alibi without the least trouble
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
TAFT POURS OIL
 ON NTROUBLEDW

Washington, March 26-President Taft brought representatives of all the war ring factions in the lower house of Congress together tonight at the first formal dinner he and Mrs. Taft have given at the White House.
 The personnel of the guest-lst was something of tribute to the Presidents 8 capabilities as diplomat and his am- bitions as a peacemaker Representa- tive Champ Clark, democratic leader ot the House; Representative Fitzgerald of New York, the democrat who broke away from his party In the notable fight on the House rules; Representative Gardner of Massachusetts, ''insurgent" leader among the republicans in the House, and Representatives Payne of New York and Dalzell of Pennsylvania, stalwart mem- bers of the so-called Cannon "machine,' were among the noted figures about the table set in the state dining room.
 Among those present were:
 The President and Mrs. Taft, the Vice President and Mrs. Sherman, the Secre- tary of State and Mrs. Knox, the Secre- tary of War and Mrs. Dickinson, Sena- tor and Mrs. Culbertson, Senator and Mrs Overman and Representative and Mrs. LongWorth
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Republic Company. Cut Wages.

Youngstown. Ohio, March 26-Notices were posted in all the works here of the Republic Iron and Steel company of re- auction is wages effective April 1. About 40oo men are affected locally, including all employees from salaried men to laborers except men identified with the Amaga- mated Association of Iron and Steel and Tin Workers The reduction is believed to apply to all works of the company, in- cluding nine rolling mills, nine blast fur naces, and one steel plant in Pennsyl- vania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Ala bama. and affecting about 12 ,OOO men. The reduction is approximately 10 per cent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27

and particularly in the way of providing an increase in double-track mileage.
 As we look to the future with conf- dence in the ability of our people to reach a higher level of prosperity than they have yet attained, we are confront ed with the imperative necessity for a very substantial increase in the way of doube-tracking the more congested parts of our railway lines. The urgently needed facilities can be provided only by at tracing the investment of additional cap ital to railway enterprises in our sec tion.
 "As result of the discussion of the past few years, the economic relations of the railways to the business of the coun- try are becoming to be better understood. The people generally are taking the view that the primary need of the United Stats in respect to transportation are ade- quate facilities and efficient service.
 Tn the social and material progress that will come to our nation, as result of the solution of our transportation prob lems in conformity with the economic principales, the south will be no laggard. It Is in truth a land of opportunity, with natural resources unexcelled by those of any other section of the earth"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
BIG SENSATION
 CAUSED IN CORK

Cork, Ireland March 26-A sensation was created here tonight by the appear ance of letter from William o Brien, an- nouncing his resignation as nationalist member of parliament for Cork and his retirement from politics. The letter says:
 Recent developments, notably the de- lection of five members for Cork, make 1t impossible for me to continue further to press. my views upon country which apparently is unable or unwilling to hear me-"
 eating his seat in parliament, will drop the new movement, the .'al for Ireland" league, and cease publishing his paper, Irish People. This decision, 1t is alleged, was due to John E. Redmond's public warning against the movement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
conf.rence FaIIs Throuoh.

Mexico City, March 26.-Word reached here today that the projected scheme for a conference of the presidents of the several Central American republics had fallen through. President yasquez of Cos ta Rica has refused to attend such a conferences. The movement was inaugur- ated by the Central American branch of the Bureau of American Republics It was intended that the meeting take place on a neutral vessel for the purpose of arranging ways and means for estab- fishing peace in Central America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Only Child Dead.

Marshall McMeekin. the 16- -year-old son Of Mrs. McMeekin. and her only child died at the home of his mother at Rock Creek on Thursday afternoon, and the remains were inferred today at the Rock Creek cemetery The youth was the mainstay of his widowed mother, on the farm, and his death is a terrible blow to her. He was taken sick two weeks ago of fever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Property Ordered Sold.

Richmond, Va, March 26-Clerk Brady of the United States circuit court today received the mandate of the United States circuit court which ordered the sale of the Virginia Passenger and Power company properties here. The special commissioners are instructed in the de- cree to sell the street railway company after advertising for four weeks. The bondholders who objected to the sale have petitioned the supreme court to take the case. Frank J. Gould is largely inter- ested in these properties.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Citizens Arm for Attack.

Henrietta, Okla, March 26.-Fearing an attack by large band of negroes and Indians who have congregated out side the town, hundreds of citizens armed tonight for a battle. Chitti Harjo, orator and leader of the Snake Indians. is said to be encouraging the mixed gathering to make a stand against the whites in retaliation for yesterdays fight in which three ne groes were killed, five injured and Al negroes and Indians arrested. All ef- forts to find and arrest the leaders today failed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Jonesboro Caucus.

The Joneshoro town council caucussed last night for members of the board of education, and the following men were named: John l.. Rarden, Pinkney Scott, W. T, Loveless, J. E. Wilson, and Lee Vines. The first three were named on the nfst ballot the fourth man on the sec ond ballot, and the fifth one on the third ballot Pinkney Scott was the only mem Der of the present board named to sue eeed himself. The election will be held at the meeting of the council the first week in April
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
Mrs. cuIbertson,s Home.

Dublin. Tex. March 26-Mrs. Russell Culbertson, whose mysterious death oc- cured at Vineennes, Ind, it was learned today, was, before her marriage, Jessie Lee Overton of Hico, a small village near Dublin, where she resided with her relatives until nine years ago. At the time of the Galveston destruction in 1900. Miss Overton went there as a volunteer nurse. Two brothers still reside at Hico, and another, a physician, formerly con- ducted a drug store at Dublin but some years ago removed to Oklahoma Her family was quite prominent and as Miss Overton she was well known here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-27
At the Majestic,

The Saturday matinee at the Majestic is always a special matinee for the children. and this week Manager Gould has a special attraction for them. Kurtis and Busse have seven or eight trained dogs that are the cleverest lii- tie animals of the season. They are all small dogs and all well trained and one of the features is the Merry Widow" dog in a clever dance Special this afternoon. There is matinee every afternoon and performance every night at the Majestic