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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
CURTIS SEES MANY
 CHANGES IN CITY
WELL KNOWN CORRESPONDENT SAYS TERMINAL STATION IS FINEST SOUTH OF WASHING ToN-WlLL WRITE IMPRESSIONS

William k. Curtis one of the foremost newspaper writers of the country, and special writer for the Chicago Record Herald, spent yesterday in Birmingham collecting data for an article on Br- mingham, it's growth and it's future. He will leave this morning for Nashville.
 Mir Curtis will give his readers in the Record Herald some idea of the growth of Birmingham since his visit here four years ago, which seems to have inn pressed him favorably He is touring the south and investigating the financial and industrial conditions
 sThe visitor is first surprised and pleased by your magnificent terminal sta tion." said MT. Curtis. "The interior is perfect and there is no danger of con tradiction when I say it is the finest south of Washington.
 Your residence section seems almost to have doubled since my last visit here l was shown over the city today and found that your Highlands will compare favorably with the residence section of any other southern city. Birmingham is the best-paYed city of its size have been in and you seem to be doing every thing on firm foundation. just as your contractors are digging deep for the rock to build on. The ofhce buildings are al- ways a sign of prosperity. Birmingham has more of this construction work under way than any city I have visited, al though New Orleans is very active. The Brown Marx building is structure of which you may we'll be proud.
 'I was perhaps more surprised to find in this industrial city a beautiful monu- ment to a school teacher than anything else that greeted my eye. The Mary Cahalan monument is monument both to the woman and to the early develop ment of this high sentiment in the young city It is indeed a great piece of statu- ary."
 In speaking of conditions in the south, MT Curtis said that the south has snf- fered far less than the north from the recent panic and is recovering much more rapidly He said this could be proven by the records of the railroads, and the condition of the laborer every where.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18

the visitors. In the nook at the rear of the first floor coffee was served throughout the day The dress goods section had on exhibition a beautiful assortment of new fabrics, the weave and colors of which are notably inter- esting and attractive. A pretty display of cut glass is shown near the entrance On the second floor the hats are sh own They are superior this season to any shown by the firm for years. All the new shapes may be found. There is the fascinating poke bonnet, the natty turban and the more festive legho with quantities of ribbons and chiffons. Smart frocks are displayed in the suit department and also an especially in teresting line of children's clothing. number of the callers visited the floor on which is kept a magnificent display of equippages. Vehicles of every size and design are sh own, some with tn most sumptuous unholstering. Occupy ing another huge floor is the furniture display and in a large section exhibi- tion is made of the new stock of gen tlemen's furnishings. There are in numerable smaller departments in which the spring styles in shoes, nov cities and all the needs of the modern housekeeper are kept.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
PLAYS DEAD.
Negro Recently Sentenced Could Nor
 Be Reused Except With Pin.

John Henry Russell, negro who re- ceived a 15-years sentence several days ago on very serious charge, was to all intents and purposes a dead man yesterday afternoon when the transfer officer came around to take him off to the mines. The negro lay stiff upon his couch and needed none of the com mands to arise, and the officer was finally compelled to move along with out him.
 The negro complained a few days ago of being sick and was moved to the hospital ward. The doctors promptly pronounced his case as being a strong attack of "o'possum playing" and or dered him back to his cell.
 Russell proved to be very live ne- ITO though when a pin was stuck into him after the departure of the trans Fer man.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Joe Hill Acquitted.

At the police court this morning Joe Hill, a negro drayman, was acquitted of charge of violating the prohibition law. Hill was arrested early last Thurs day morning while conveying three casks containing 300 pints of whisky from Pratt City depot to Ensley The case was post poned several times and was finally dis posed of this morning. The defendant proved the whisky was shipped from Memphis and according to the rulings of Judge Thomas G. Jones a shipment Is not completed until the goods arrive at their destination, and are exempt while in transit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Personal and General.

Superintendent Greaves of the Talladega Deaf and Dumb institute was in the city today. MT. Greaves visited the several schools and secured a number of names for the institute.
 The Woman's Christian Temperance union will meet Thursday afternoon at 230 o'clock with Mrs. J. NJ. Perkins at Shadyside. All members are urged to be present.
 Mrs. Henry Bessiere died last night at the family residence on Avenue I and Fifteenth street. The deceased has lived in this vicinity for a number of years She leaves a husband and three grown children to mourn her loss The funeral will take place from the family residence on Thursday at ? o'clock. Many friends sympathze with the family in their be- reavement
 Cliff S. Price of Avondale accompanied by the librarian from the library at that point, visited the Ensley Free Public H. brary this afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. z. P. Curry returned yes- terday from a trip to Florida.
 Miss Maud Huey of Cullman is the guest of Mrs Z T. Walker on Avenue C.
 Dr. Holiday was taken to the Cunning ham hospital Wednesday morning. where he will submit to operation.
 St. Patrick's day was much in evidence in Ensley today judging from the number of shamrock and other emblems of the day that were worn on the street Quite a number of citizens attended the big celebration at Pratt City.
 The choir of St. Johns church met to- night at the church for choir practice and rehearsal of Easter music. The prac- tice was well attended and much progress made
 J. M. Alexander, prominent attorney of Sheffield. was in the city today looking over the field with view of locating here.
 Mrs. P l.. Clemmons, who was operated on Tuesday. is doing nicely. pr. T. H. Johnson performed the operation.
 The city council will meet Thursday evening at the city hall. The principal feature will be the improvement ordi- nances which call for s3O.000 worth of street and sidewalk improvements.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Flag Presentation at Minor School.

The local lodge of the Junior Order of American Mechanics will present the Gen. tral School Improvement association for the use of the Minor school with a beau tiful flag.
 The presentation will take place Thurs day afternoon at O. clock at the Minor school when appropriate exercises will be observed. The flag is a regulation size and after Thursday "Old Glory will float over the handsome school building
 The flag will be presented by promi- nent member of the order The public is invited to attend.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
United States Court of Appeals.

New Orleans, March Especially The United States circuit court of ap peals. Fifth circuit, announced its de- cision in only one case today; 1769, J. F. Stewart vs. Southern Railway com pany. Error to the United States circuit court for the Northern district of Ala bama. This was a suit for damages for personal injuries in which Judge Hund- ley, the trial judge, instructed the jury to find for the defendant. This, the court of appeals, speaking through Judge Mccormick. declared to be error for which the cause is reversed and the plaintiff awarded a new trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
SPRING OPENINGS STILL
 VISITED BY LARGE CROWDS

The millinery department is filled with attractive specimens, in all the popular shapes and colors. An elegant costume is shown in black. The gown, a direc- toire model is made of soft black silk and richly trimmed with lace. One of the fashionable semi-fitted new lace coats also in black, is worn with 1t and the black poke bonnet which completes the suit is jet-trimmed. speciality in the millinery department this year, however, is the popular price hat While there are many smart creations few are elab- crate or costly.
 The suit department is unusually attrac- tive. An especially chic costume is fash toned of satin-fnished prunella cloth with the new lapel back. The color is ashes of roses which promises to be very pop ular. Linen in every conceivable color Is shown in the new ready-to-wear frocks. A pretty one is made of blue in a soft shade and the bodice heavily braided. Both the round braids and soutache are much used. number of the gowns, too. are hand-embroidered. A natty effect was produced in a rajah frock, whose clineing skirt was trimmed to suggest a long coat. The bodice shows a floral desi sn in hand work.
 Fetching costumes and hats are dis played for the little people. and there are many beautiful novelties among the accessories which in the prevailing mode are regarded as most important.
 Visitors at the store yesterday after noon received attractive souvenirs in little growing rose bushes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
At the Gavetv.

That's funny fellow, that Charley Robinson" is the remark of Gayety patrons who view the Night Owls at the Gayety this week. The comedy feature of the show is really first class, while the girls are young and good looking. The olio contains sev- eral vaudeville stars and this end of the show needs improvement. To- night there will be a battle royal at the CaVatV
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
MRS. EDWARDS LIES, AT POINT OF DEATH

Montgomery March 17-(Special )-Mrs Fred Edwards. the young wife of Fred Edwards. who swallowed carbolic acid at the Merchants hotel last night lies at the point of death at a local hospital Believing that her husband had not been treating her as he should. he was or dered locked up today and this afternoon sent to the streets for 12 months. six for vagrancy and six for using bad language over the phone
 Mrs Edwards left notes in which she said she did not care to live. AS if fearing that she would be robbed of it, her marriage certificate was kept in her stocking where the nurse found it after she took the drug. She comes from Milwaukee and has been Respondent re- gently over the death of her mother. The feeling is high against Edwards and the police feel that his incarceration will serve as much as a protection as punishment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
ADJUSTMENTS
Isis Hopkins.n T

Rose Melville and an excellent com pany presented Sis Hopkins at the Jef- ferson theatre to an extremely small, but highly appreoiative audience last night. Despite the many years Miss Mel vile has appeared in this particular play, she was as pleasing last night as she was ten years ago, and 1t didn't look right for such a small crowd of people to be in attendance Sis Hopkins is a character depicting a phase of Amer ican life that appeals by its quaintness
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Dogs Must Be Tagged.

The law requiring all dogs to be tagged Is being strictly enforced and all dogs found without tags are impounded. At present Is canines have been placed in durance vile and unless the owners call for them will be destroyed In 10 days. The dogs are being fed and cared for well as circumstances will permit.
 The officers of the Humane society will be consulted as to the most humane way of putting them away.
 They will be released on payment of license and pound fee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
"The Blue Mouse"

Clyde Fitch has scored again. This time he has given the contemporary stage a farcical comedy which, it is said, is sure to prove a masterpiece. The farce, although it has already run for over a year in Germany and France is still going" It has also been presented in Austria, Sweden and Denmark. Of course the play is The Blue Mouse" The Blue Mouse" will be seen here for the first time next Monday and Tuesday nights and Tues day matinee at the Jefferson theatre Seats on sale tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
At the Biiou.

The attraction at the Bijou this week is A. H. Woods melodramatic produc- ton entitled, Convict 999," In four acts and 13 scenic settings. The story unfolds itself in New York city and it's vicinity and deals with the start ling episodes which occur in the life of a young national guardsman named Dick Thurston, who Is accused of a brutal murder, convicted on circum- stantial evidence and sentenced to the electric chair. There will be matinee this afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Ladies' Euchre Club.

The Ladies Euchre club met this after noon with Mrs. Sam M. Watson at her home at Hilltop. Refreshments were served. The home was decorated with shamrocks in keeping with the day The evening was most enjoyable. Mrs. Leo Broda won the prize; Mrs Joseph Scholl the booby. Those present were Mrs J. H. Jones, Mrs. J. D. Sullivan, Mrs E. T. Fields, Mrs. l.. Bezena, Mrs. Henry kel- Ter, Mrs. Leo Broda, Mrs. Blackington Mrs. Carl Wohl, Mrs. w. N Wood, Mrs F. B. Dodge. Mrs. Joseph Scholl, Mrs. w. R. Cromwell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Nat Goodwin Coming.

In one of the greatest successes of his career, The Master Hand" a play of contemporary life in New York, Nat c. Goodwin, Americas favorite comedi- an, and his associat star. Edna Good rich, will be seen at the Jefferson the atre for an engagement of one night and one matinee next Wednesday, March 24.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Ingram Lithia Wells Lots.
ATTENTION ELKS

Members of Birmingham Lodge No. 79 B. P. o. E., are requested to assemble at the home of our late brother, J. c. Mclean, 705 s. 20th St., at 3 pm. today to attend his fun eral.
 J. E. Shelby, Exalted Ruler H. E. Shropshire, IT,, Secy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
At the Majestic.

The more one sees the bill at the Majestic this week the stronger 1t gets. AS the week grows older the acts seem to improve in merit, and at the per formances yesterday they went bet ter than they have at any time this week. Manager Gould says that every one seems delighted with the offering and that 1t is proving one of the popu- lar bills of the season. There is varie- ty, singing, dancing, comedy. acrobatic acts, music and novelty on the bill. Every afternoon there is a matinee at 2:30 o'clock for women and children, and a performance every night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
BURGLAR ENTERS
 THE FRYE HOME

A burgalr entered the home of John H Frye. president of the Traders Ma tionai bank, 1905 Sixteenth avenue, South. about o'clock last night and proceeded to help himself to a number of articles. He was discovered however, and found safety in hasty flight. The matter was reported to the police and sherff's de- partments, and officers are working on the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
"The Sunny Side of Broadway

Murray and Mack, who have won fame and fortune back of the footlights for innumerable years, and who are well known to local theatregoers, come to the Bijou next week for a week s engagement in their laterst musical sensation, "The Sunny Side of Broad way"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Oliver Becomes Senator.

Harrisburg. Pa, March 17-The two houses of the Pennsylvania legislature, in joint session, today formally declared George Tener Oliver of Pittsburg elected to the United States Senate to fill the term of Senator Knox.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Burger Dry Goods Company.

The display windows at Burgers gave the store a most inviting appearance yes terday when the first day of its opening occurred. Vines were gracefully fes- tooned in each, with yellow blossoms in one and wstaria in the other A fasci mating array of suits. hats and novelties is shown in one. Several beautifully gowned wax figures illustrate the char acter of garments to be found within the emporium. A gown that attracted especial notice yesterday Is a handsome white linen made with a three-quarter coat and adorned with Irish lace. An other is a messaline drectoire in change able tints. The bodice is draped and outlined with fringe. flower turban in the blue and tan shades harmonizes with the colors in the costume
 Some of the new dress goods are on display in one of the windows--a soft white mousseline embroidered in pastel tinted flowers is draped over a foundation of soft messalne. Champagne tinted messalines and the new fouards are also shown.
 The interior of the store was in festive dress. Woodland smilax encircled the columns on the second floor and palms and ferns gave an added touch of green.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Drennsn 6 @.

The big department store of Drennen Co. announced a sperng opening this season for the first time in three years, and large number called in response. The windows were all in gala dress. suggesting the unusual occasion. The decorations were elaborate. Bright col ored flowers and fruits to be used in the adornment of the spring hats were used freely in giving to the store a festive air. Delicate vines were in terwoven in the white trellises of the interior finish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Acquitted of Murder.

Talequah, Okla. March 17.-Thomas and John Wyckliffe, on trial for the killing of Isaac Gilstrap, deputy United States marshal, were acquitted by a jury here yesterday. Gllstrap was killed in 1906 in a sensational fight in Spavnaw Hills.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
The Franklin
 Theatre Tonight Entire change of programme Barrett Stock Co.

VIII Put On Masterpiece-the New
 York Success cial picture run showing how modern shoes are made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-18
Location of Wireless Tower.

Washington, March T.-According to official announcement made today, the 6O0-foot tower which the government pro poses to erect for wireless telegraph pur- poses may be located at Annapolis. Md, although it Is more likely to be placed in the District of Columbia.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
INTEMPERANCE AND DIVORCE

THE wide prevalence and constant
increase of divorce in the United States
is justly regarded by thinking men as
a great menace to our civilization, and
one of the greatest causes of divorce
is shown by the census figures to be
drunkenness. The United States Gen.
sus bureau has recently issued bull
letin which, in cold dispassionate sta
tistics makes it startlingly plain that
intemperance is largely responsible for
the prevalence of divorce.
This bulletin shows that drunkness
was the sole cause of separation in
38,516 cases during the twenty years
from 1887 to 1905 inclusive, and a
cause in combination with some other
cause in 1875 cases. Besides these
$4,000 divorces in which intemperance
direct cause, the bulletin gives the
number of cases in which ii was in
direct or contributory as 130,2S7. Sc
that the drinking habit has wrecked,
directly or indirectly during the TWEEN
ty years mentioned, 1874, 900 American
honest
Could there be any stronger argu,
ment than these census statistics furn'
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
GreenvilIe Fair, Sept. Fl, u, % and "a

Greenville Fair, Sept. 81, d, q and "a
The Greenville Fair Association is
making extra efforts to give one of
the largest and most perfect exposi-
tons ever held in this locality.
The management is striving hard to
make all departments full and to see
that evety detail is so complete and
all things so well carried out as to
perfectly satisfy the patrons, no matter
what their wishes may be.
Arrangements have been made with
the railroads so that the same excel
lent service of last year will be given
this year. The Pere Marquette will
run extra coaches on all regular trains,
and will in addition run a special
train up from Bedding each morning
at IL a. m. The Grand Trunk will
run special train from the east on
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday,
leaving at q. m. and arriving al
Greenville at about $50; leaving to
return abut p. m.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02
NOTICE.

Whereas, 1t is judged necessary by
us, the township board of the town
ship of Otisco, county of Ionia, that
certain places shall be assigned for the
exercising of the trades or employ
ments hereinafter mentioned, which
are offensive TO the inhabitants and
dangerous to the public health, there
fore we do hereby assign the following
described places in the said township,
to-wit: Lot 6, Sec. l, Is acres owned by
Perry Head; Lot 3, Sec. Is, 80 48-1OO
acres owned by Will Travis All lands
belonging to w. G. Spicer, lying east
of railroad, Sec. 10, for exercising the
trade or employment of slaughtering
beeves or other animals, and we dc
hereby forbid the exercise of any such
trade or employment in any other
place or places in said township, not
so assigned therefor.
Dated this oath day of August,
A. ID. 1909. Charles K. Brink,
Peter Kohn,
Walter Fisk,
Lester j. Kimberly,
Township Board of Health
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02

The modern state fair. such as that
which will open In Detroit on Sept
2, and continue until Sept 10. 10 not
a commercial enterprise nor a money
making scheme, but 4 place where
views can be exchanged and informa-
ton "swapped." Farmers and others
will meet and discuss their common
troubles and tell of their success and
failures. Men show what they have
done and others learn what can be
done. A modern fair also promotes
industry by giving to all who attend
a larger view Of the possibilities Of
life. This IL an Industrial era and
II the farmer, merchant mechanic
and professional man wish to keep
pace with the times they must know
what Is being done In all the avenues
Of trade, commerce and manufacture.
One way to do this Is to take part IN
the annual Michigan State Fair. This
institution Is planned to educate and
incite the producer to higher ideals
of perfection. That this is true IS
evident from what the fair has nc
complished all through the state dur
ing the many years 1t has been In az
istence.
There is also the amusement fea-
ture. which cannot be overlooked.
There Is an immense value Of the
most practical kind in wholesome
recreation and amussmsnts such as
those Afforded at the Michigan State
Fair. Men, women and children must
be entertained In some way. The ele-
waiting character of fine music is
everywhere recognized Good racing
and feats of skill of all kinds are al
ways enjoyed.
The Michigan State Fair has some
thing for everyone. II is for the
young and old, the serious and the
gay, rich and the poor-at once an
education and an opportunity.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1909-09-02

THE attorney general has held that
the new law regarding the exemption
of old soldiers homesteads from tax
alton, while it went into effect Sep
tember l, does not become operative
until next year This is because the
assessments have all been made and
the boards of review have met and
adjourned, so there is at present no
machinery for enforcing the new law.
This law applies only to homestead
property up to the amount of 200.
In case soldier has more than this
amount, he is not exempt. Taxes will
have to be paid this year as usual.