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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Inland Waterway to Be surv.v.d

Savannah March 15.-To survey an in- land waterways route and report upon it's cost, from Beaufort, N. C.. to Rev West, Fla, and to survey a route for a ship canal across the northern end of the Florida peninsula, a special board of en- sineers has been appointed, and will in clude Col. Dan c. Kingman, Savannah: Captain Adams Charleston; Captain Spaulding, Jacksonville, Fla, and Cap tain Brown, Wilmington. N. C.. all United States engineers. Appropriation for the work of survey was recently made by Congress-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Personal and General.

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet at o'clock on Tues day afternoon at Library hall, and all members are urged to be present as matters of importance are to be con- sidered.
 James Britain. who works at brick yard in Bessemer was caught in some belting on Saturday and came very close to losing his life, but for tunately escaped with severe bruises and contusions about the head and body. He will be able to resume work in a few days.
 Today was payday at Woodward and large sum of money was paid out to the employees. Work has been brisk the past month and healthy sum was ready for the men when they gathered at the paymaster's office. Merchants of Bessemer are largely interested in the Woodward pays and good trade will be enjoyed for the next few days.
 Those who will leave here Tuesday night for Mobile to inspect the paving fhere, and at Gulfport and New Or
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
NEGRO ESCAPES PURSUERS.
The Criminal Hides In Swamps of
 Escambia River.

Pensacola Fla, March 15.-After being pursued through the swamps of Escam- bia river for many days by enraged citi- zens, the unknown negro who last week assaulted 1S-year-old Ruby Penton, has made his escape, according to news re- ceived here tonight from Chumuckla.
 According to a statement made by the girl. who has not fully recovered, the negro gained admission to the yard by asking for drink of water When she walked through the hall to the rear of the house he sprang upon her and bore her to the floor, where she was choked into insensibility.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
The Mock Trial.

The mock trial given at the Rebie hall tonight for the benefit of the He- brew Temple. brought out a record break ing crowd and every minute of the two hours fun was thoroughly enjoyed by all present
 The court was presided over in an able manner by Judge H. H. Lopez and Miss Maud Minms took the part of the plain tiff suing Gardner Goodwin for $10O,OOO for alleged breach of promise
 Ben c. Perry represented the plaintiff while thf defendant had George Ross and w. s. Welsh, and these men vied with each other in their witty sallies and cross-examinations. There were six witnesses all of whom drew forth peals of laughter by their testimony The ver- dict was mot guilty by reason of in- sanity caused by riding with Dr. Mo- Tyeire in his automobile and serving a year on the board of education
 The following was the cast of char acters: Plaintiff, Miss Mimms; defendent Gardner Goodwin, city attorney; wit nesses, Miss Elise Automobile Robinson Miss Grace Bessemer Weekly Judson Miss Catherine Jim Hard for the plain tiff; Dr. Pullem Out McNen, Andrew Library Mitchell, Dr. Hot Air Spencer and Sport Cantrell the kid wonder, who was characterized as Johnnie on the spot.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Ethel Barrymore Weds-

Boston, March 15.-Miss Ethel Barry more, the actress, now appearing in Lady Frederick" at the Hollis Street theatre, and Russell Griswold Colt of Bristol, R. l., son of Col. Samuel Pome- roy Colt, for many years president of the United States Rubber company, were married at the rectory of the Ro- ann Catholic church of the Most Pre- cious Blood in Hyde Park at 9:30 yes terday morning, according to an an nouncement tonight
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Water Troubles.

The mines, both coal and iron, in the district have been more or less crippled for the past few days on account o,s water rising, but hard and continuous pumping has kept the flow from get ting beyond control. At Blue Creek. in the coal mines, the water has been so bad that it was necessary to shut down the coke ovens temporarily, the pumps going all of the time to keep the wa ter as low as possible. At Sloss and Readers there has also been water ris- ing, but not so much that work was stopped. With a few fair days all of the water will be pumped out and work will be resumed in the extereme lower levels as usual
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Union Meetinn.

The union meeting at the First Meth odist church Sunday evening to hear an address from pr. Edward Thomson of the Sunday league, was not as largely attended as would have been the case had the weather been not so bad, but .a fair congregation listened to a most ex- cellent address and was fully repaid for presented the subject in a most able and convincing manner and it is probable a branch of the organization will be es- tablished in Bessemer. The league is for a better Sabbath observance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Pet poa Bites Three.

Greenville March 15.-(Speeial)-A pet dog owned by W. K. Thames went mad several days ago and bit young man and two boys. Willie Daniel, Cecil Cal houn and Howard Thames. The head or the dog was sent to pr. Mason of Mont gomery and the case pronounced hyaro- phobia. Those who were bitten left yes terday for Montgomery for treatment. Twelve dogs were bitten by the mad dog' necessitating their being killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
University Glee Club.

Decatur, March 15.-(Special.) 1.-The Ala bama University Glee club will be here at the Lyceum theatre on March 25. The university boys are always welcome in the Decaturs. This year reception in their honor will be given as in former years. The university has quite a large alumni in the Deca turs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Lumberman pies at Jackson

Jackson, Miss, March It. Special )-J. c. Merrill, aged 58, one of the wealthiest business men of this city. member of the lumber firm of Merrill Bros, who came here few years ago from Willamsport Pa, died today and the remains were shipped to Williamsport for interment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Frost Damages Vegetables.

Meridian, March 15.-(Special )-The continued rains for the past four days have been followed by weather that has reached the freezing point Tonight Ice is rapidly forming and considerable dan ger is threatened to all vegetables and fruits. Young and tender truck has been killed,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Earn S1

Blachs Advertising Department win pay you S to try on DE LUXE Clothes this week you buy DE LUXE Suit by June 1, 1909.
 And why?
 Because want to get talking about this new cloth ing We want many possible and them quickly
 So picked out this week-March b to 20-and from advertising appropriation will pay you for the time vou spend trying on DE LUXE Clothes as above
 Our prices for these remarkable READY FOR SERVICE Clothes $2250 to 45 To duplicate the actual values at tailors (and mark you he must be mighty fine taior will cost you from $40 to $75
 You may not believe 1t until you see it.
 Therefore do make this offer to get you to believe it right away
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
City Court Docket.

The non-jury civil docket of the Bes- semer city court was called this morn ing and number of cases will be dis- posed of during the week No cases or importance are on the docket for the week, the majority being of minor i'm portance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16

Illinois, MT. Clark declared that i've in- tend to do the things that will enable us to revise these rules"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tab let's. Druggists refund money if 1t fails to cure. E. w. GROVES signature is on zach box. 2bc,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Blood Poison

A ARemarkable Treatment by Specialists Acts absolutely and permanently in three to four fail Eliminates poisons from the blood, glands, bones, ee. Never fails in its effect on blood poison in any stage. The treatment Is safe and can be taken in the privacy of your own none. The treatment is purely vegetable guaran- seed under the Pure Food and DruRs Act, Serial No. 19,An. Contains no mercury potash, arsenic, todfdes or mineral drugs of any kind. in plain envelope FREE
 The obbac O.. A. H., 1910 Rector Blag,
 ChlcaGo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
Placing on Calendar.

It is also provided that after a bill which has been favorably reported shall have been upon either the House or the union calendar for three days any member may file with the clerksa notice that he desires such a bill placed upon a special calendar to be known as the calendar of unanimous consent On days when it Is in order to move to suspend the rules. the speaker Is com pelled to direct the clerk to call the bills upon the calendar for unanimous consent. Should objection be made to the consideration of any bill 1t shall immediately be stricken from the cal endar and will not be replaced. In most cases also it Is provided that two-thfrds vote of the rules commit tee Is necessary for reporting any or der which would operate to prevent the motion to recommit being made. Too much credit can hardly be given Rep resentative Underwood on the days proceedings. He was MT. Clark's right hand man and had much to do with the forming of the combination which has at last forced something from the House leaders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-16
CANNON IS ELECTED SEEKER
 BUT HIS TYRANNY Is BROKEN
CONTINUED FROM FACE ID


 Fitzgerald democratic following While much has been accomplished splendid opportunity was presented for the adoption of a House rules committee rather than a Cannon rules committee and had all the democrats stood firm this would have been brought about. MT. Fitzgerald will of course receive his reward from the speaker and if he does not go on the rules committee over the head of Champ Clark it will be because he will be fixed equally as well. He saved the republican bacon today and they can hardly give him too much.
 The Fitzgerald amendment. which is decided change'in the iron-clad rules of the last Congress, provides briefly that on Wednesday of each week no business shall be in order unless the House, by a two-thirds vote. shall de- termine otherwise On a call of com mittees bills may be called up from either the House or the union calendar. After the previous question shall have been ordered on the passage of a bill one motion to recommit shall be in or der and the speaker shall give prefer ence in recognition for such purpose to a member who is opposed to the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-29
IAStory for|
IChildren'sI
IPlaytime I
NECHTAl'S VISION

Deep in the forests of Germany
lived the old charcoal burner
Nechtal, who for many years had
saved all his earnings that he
some day might have enough to
take him to the Holy Land. He
had always been devoted man
and loved the Savior and he wish
ed to see where the Savior was
born.
He had almost enough money,
and was making plans for the
journey when one stormy night an
aged, ragged pilgrim came to his
hut asking food and shelter.
Gladly Nechtal shared his sup
per with him, and on hearing that
the pilgrims home was in Jeru-
salem and that he must walk there
Nechtal gave him his money, say
ing, You are too old and feeble
to tramp so far Take this. and
will earn more for my journey.
That night as the two were
sleeping Nechtal felt himself
transported through the air till
suddenly he found himself on a
strange roadway and heard a voice
saying. Behold, here is Bethle-
hem, where Christ was born"
Turning about, Nechtal beheld an
angel in pilgrims garb, who smiled
and said. Together we shall travel
through the Holy Land"
They walked by the River Jor-
dan, then stood on the Mount of
Olives. and even entered the gar
den of Gethsemane and visited
Jerusalem and Nazareth, where by
the wayside Nechtal gathered some
wild flowers.
Finally the angel struck Mech.
tails hand sharply, at which the
charcoal burner awakened and
found himself at home, and the
sun shining in the window.
Thinking to tell the beggar of
his dream he called him, but the
pilgrim had gone. Raising his
hand, Nechtal saw the word
Jerusalem" in red letters written
across 1t, and beside his bed were
the wild flowers he had gathereS
near Nazareth,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-29

Editor, The Press-Please pub
lish this letter. If Widow No. 81
is sincere in what she says she
will no longer need be lonely if
she will address, TOnsorial Artist,
210R Wall street, Spokane.
Editor, The Press-Your Love
and Matrimonial column is inter
esting Like many others, trades
man and of only a years residence,
| find it not so easy to get ac-
quainted with the fair sex, and
without social intercourse one
must get lonesome. Most of us
would like to marry, | think, and
have home. Some, think, are
afraid of that awful obligation;
they might not be able to do
enough work to please their bet
ter half, and hubby might get
cross if supper wasn't ready.
What good men marry for is to
get good, loveable companion; not
to get possession of slave or a
drudge. If the jolly girl from Mis-
souri, wishes to know me better
address b. j. N, box 1851. City.
Editor Spokane Press-I have no
ticed the letters you print for the
last 10 days in regard to girls liv-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-29
NRyCT SIE VIEW SHOWING PROPORTIONS

Boys, if you follow these plans
you can make an aeroplane that
will fly.
The plans We're made, especially
for this newspaper, by Israel Lud-
low, an aeroplane enthusiast of
New York. He has built number
of machines, and New York boys,
who followed his instructions, are
now racing their toy machines. and
one of them has flown an aeroplane
like tbs one a distance Of 112 feet.
First buy bamboo fishpole
Study the plan and cut pieces of
the proper length. Split the pole to
get pieces quarter of an inch
wide. This gives very stout and
light rods.
Make three box forms, according
to the scale in the plans. Don't
drill holes in the bamboo, but bind
the ends together with heavy linen
thread, mostened with glue. Cover
the tops and ends of these boxes
with a light linen cloth, tightly
stretched. Glue the cloth to the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-29
"TODAY"

One of the most notable events
OF the season will be the wedding
of Miss Jean Spear and Mr.. Victor
Piolett, which will be solemnized
this evening at O'Clock at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J. III. Spear, on Ninth ave
nue. and Lincoln street. The ser.
vice will be read by the Rev. F
w. McFadden In the presence OF
only immediate families and init
mate friends of the bride and
groom Miss Ida Spear, sister OF
the bride, will be bridesmaid, while
Mr.. Ray Spear, brother of the
bride, will act as best man. Little
Celeste Pope will be the flower
girl. The music will be furnished
by Riedelsberger's orchestra.
Immediately after the ceremony
at $50 o'clock a wedding recep-
tion will be held. to which about
500 guests have been invited. After
a honeymoon trip of a few weeks
Mr.. and Mrs. Piolett will be at
home to their friends at 924 South
Lincoln street.
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In compliment to her cousin
Miss Reta Argo, who is her house
guest for Il short time during the
holidays, Miss Kate Argo enter.
tanned this afternoon at cards at
her home on Eighth avenue.
Four tables were arranged
throughout the rooms, which were
attractively decorated for the occa.
sion. and the social hours were
spent at five hundred.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-29
A Wasted Elopement
EVENING STORY FOR THE FAMILY CIRCLE

The conductor keenly scrutin.
lied him; then, speaking to Elsie,
tapped his forehead. Your friend
is daffy, isn't he?"
Then Elsie began to sob, and
Tom, his face smeared with SCOT,
threatened to thrash the conductor
BY the time explanations were
forthcoming, Elsie broke down ut
terly, and Tom must comfort her
while the train crew grinned
through the glass door. At Hamp.
ton, the freight train took siding
and an express flashed by. On the
rear platform stood a stately gen.
tleman.
Papa" exclaimed Elsie.
"The judge" gasped Tom. eve
must go back"
But Elsie set her little foot
down. She had set out for Ur-
banita to be married, and married
in Urbanita she would be, and
they bumped and trundled the rest
of the weary way. At the station,
as Tom was dragging Elsie to a
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-29

framework and then paint the cloth
with a mixture which you obtain
by shaving paraffin candle into a
pint of benzine, allowing the mix
ture to dissolve over night.
Now you have there boxes. One
is the forward rudder. 1t is ~
inches long and 31a inches square.
The largest box is the main BIZ
plane. 1t is "a inches long and 6
inches square. The smaller box is
the rear rudder, which stands up
right. The larger box ought to be
well braced with six uprights, three
in front and three in the rear.
Any boy who will study the plans
carefully can see how the boxes are
fastened together, in their proper
relations. The forward box, which
does the lifting, ought to be tilted
upward
Underneath the aeroplane fasten
two runners, which will take up
the shock when the flier alights.
The next thing is to carve two
propellers. Fasten on the middle
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-29

of these, with small tacks, a tin
plate and solder strongly to the
plate the wire propeller pin, which
is shown in the drawing. A glass
bead ought ia be placed between
the propeller and the frame at E to
act as washer.
Get two long, light rubber bands
they ought to be at least IS
inches in length. Attach one end of
the rubbers to the propeller pins
and the other end to the frame
work at G and H. Twist the rub
bers about $50 times, being careful
that both propellers are equally
wound Release the aeroplane
when holding it above your head,
holding the propellers with your
thumbs until you are ready to allow
the plane to fly. BY adjusting the
fore and rear rudders you will fin
ally be able to direct your aero
plane in the air as you please.
BY keeping the rubbers covered
with talcum powder, they will last
longer than otherwise.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-29
BY Stuart B, Stone.

Brantley stretched out his hands
toward pretty Elsie Raymond. Ell
! sic, your eyes are as the evening
| star" he began; then forgot his
burning, poetical declaration.
Elsie Raymond shook one dainty
| forefinger at the perplexed sutton.
Never mind about my eyes, Tom.
If you love me, get up and tell me"
Whereupon Brantley arose, and
there followed a little love scene
which is not for all the world to
see.
AS Branthey departed, Judge Ray
mond was taking the air on the
lawn. Brantley approached him
as he would have bearded a lion
of Numidia. Judge" he STAN
mered, Il was speaking to Elise"
whats that, young man." de-
manded the judge, in his brusque,
hearty way.
Brantley's heart pounded. about
about the evening star, Judge
don't you think her eyes are like
Jupiter?"
by yum, no." exploded Judge
Raymond. eff | thought Elsie's
eyes were like Jupiter, II slap cog
giles on herr" And Branthey fled.
After that nothing could induce
him to approach the judge. Elsie
coaXed him, but Tom decided on an
elOpment. Thus it was that the
Empire livery man was scared al
most into apoplexy when Tom,
with spotted countenance, called
him aside and conducted him to
his office two blocks away.
1t was arranged that Elsie and
Tom should meet at the crossroads
east of town, be driven to Clare
more, take train for Urbanita and
be welded. Elsie, feeling rather
ridiculous, went straight to the
rendezvous, but Tom skirted the
town, through bramble and swamp,
| arriving an hour late.
Tom stormed Elsie, "you act
as if getting married was the most
tragic thing in the world"
Tmo thought it was, but did not
say so, When they reached the
Claremore station an uncouth man
peeped in. "A spy" muttered
Tom.
He looks more like a section
hand to me-" commented Elsie
sit down, please. | feel like a
bank rObber."
But the uncouth stranger peered
in again, and Tom, alarmed be-
yond bounds, bundled Elsie into
the cabOose of a freight train
When the conductor boarded the
train with yellow telegram Tom,
fearing telegraphic interception,
demanded, What have you there?"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-29
Social and
Per som a j
TOMORROW"

Mrs. Henry M. Richards has is.
sued invitations for a party to be
given by her little niece, Miss
Sarah Page, tomorrow evening at
the Richards residence on River
side avenue.
The home will be attractively
decorated for the occasion with
novelties of the midwinter season,
and dancing will afford the amuse-
ment of the evening. Eighty
friends of the young hostess have
been included on the guest list.
Mrs. f. T. Post will be hostess
at pretty informal dinner party
Thursday evening at her home Oh
Sixth avenue and Cedar street.
Covers will be laid for 10 guests.
e & &
The Hall of the Doges will be the
scene of one of the most interest
ing affairs of the season tomorrow
evening when the local chapter of
the Gamma Eta Kappa fraternity
will entertain at dancing party
in honor of the members of the
Delta Iota Chi sorority. AS many
members of both societies who have
been attending various schools and
colleges during the winter are home
for the holidays plans are being
made to make the affair one of the
most enjoyable events of the sea
son.
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The regular meeting of the Car
nation club will be held Thursday
afternoon with Mrs. T.. Nj. Elem
ming at her home, E2l0S Sharp
avenue.
The needle work department of
the Woman's club will meet tomor-
row morning with Mrs. w. w. Nc
Creary at her home on Ninth ave-
nue..
Parliamentary law class meets
Thursday afternoon from | AS to
2:45 at the chamber of commerce.
The meeting will be led by Mrs.
A. p. Fassett.
The elocution department will
meet from 3:45 to 4:45 of the same
day at the chamber of commerce
with their instructor, Mrs. Pauline
Dunstan Belden.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-29
LETTERS or LOVE
AND MA TR[MONY

ing alone. How about men? have
been here over a year and don Z
know one girl. Why is it | don t
meet them, or have I not met the
right one? | am of medium height
blonde, blue eyes, don't drink to ex-
cess. smoke few cigars and in
general try to live easy, as far as
my salary will allow: but | can
keep two Just as easy as one. There
is many a young man in Spokane
who, if he could meet the right girl
would be married man !ay
That is the reason | ask you to give
me, through your columns, an intro
duction to some young lady who is
as lonely as |. Yours. F. H. N,
care of Press.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-29

Dear Miss Grey-Will you please
tell me what string instrument is
the easiest to learn?
A.-Mandolin.
Why is not the guitar used to
play the air of pieces and not for
accompanying only?
A.-Because the guitar is a very
complicated instrument and would
REQUIRE a great deal of lingering.
Can you give me the name of a
book where the air of music for gui-
tar is taught?
Aft you learn the notation and
complications of the guitar YOU can
pick out the air of any piece of
music.
Can flats and sharps be played
on an accordion and how is it done ?
A.-Owing to the fact that all
sharps and flats are not used in
the making of the accordion, the
sharps and flats can only be played
in few keys.
Can you tell me of book where
all creeds of churches are ex-
planned?
A.-There is no general book
which contains this information
but each church has a little hand
book or reference book which ex-
plains their creed.