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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
ENGLISH EARL
SAID TO HAVE
FOUGHT DUEL
Rival EngIiShmen Settle Their
Differences With Deadly
Weapons.
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Paris, Dec. 3O.-While denied by
the authorities, it was reported that
Earl Percy, former English under
secretary of state, who died at the
Northern Railway hotel here today,
succumbed to wounds received In a
duel with another Englishman, near
her, Monday.
Pleurisy was announced as the
cause of hls death, the police deny
ing that any duel was fought.
The earl arrived here December
%. His full name was Henry AL
pernon George Percy, bearing the IT,
tie OF earl through the courtesy OF
the English government.
He was the eldest son and heir
of the seventh Duke OF Northumber-
land and was Ss years OF age,
1t was the evident desire on the
part of the authorities 10 conceal the
news of the earl's death. The report
from London that he was sick when
he left England and that he went
immeditely TO the Northern Railway
hotel on his arrival here was denied
by several Among the Parisians
who make It a practice of keeping
in touch with duels fought in France
the story OF Percy's combat near
Paris is accepted.
woman. high socially In Eng
land. is reported TO be the cause OF
the earrs enmity against mis- fellow
duelist. II was understood, and open
ly stated by many. that the English
men agreed to settle their rivalry
with weapons and came to France
to eyade the English laws against
dueling.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
Trick Is Turned lust Before
:, the Closing Time of
the Office.
INTRODUCED HIMSELF
AS POSTAL INSPECTOR
Postmaster Opens Safes Without
Asking Any Questions and While
Absent From the Room Stranger
Departs, Taking Between $500 and
$500 in Money and Stamps.

Oregon City, Ore, Dec. 30.--The,
police today are combing the country
for man who late yesterday looted
the Oswego postoffice of sum esti-
mated at between $500 and $500. ,
According to G. W.Prosser, post
master at Oswego, a well dressed
stranger entered the office shortly
before closing time yesterday and
introduced himself as United States
postal inspector. Instead of demand
ing to see the strangers credentials
Prosser let him inside and opened
the safe for the purpose of examining
the books,
A few minutes later Prosser had
occasion to step into an adjoining
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30

ceived by the commission from the
Portland Railway, Light & Power
Company, against which a complaint
has been filed by VIII G.. Steel for
running open and unheated cars on
the st. Johns route. The company,
in its communication, says that it
has run no open cars on this route
for four weeks, and that then
trailer was run, as their new equip
ment had not arrived from the East.
1t states that it has ordered heaters
from the East, but that the orders
had to be manufactured, and that,
in addition to the time required for
this, that they had been delayed en-
route by the present poor railroad
freight service.
Company viii Contest Action.
An action has been filed by the
Northern Pacific and Astoria 6 Co
lumbia River Railroad Companies
with the commission to the COM
plant preferred against its service
by Henry Larsen. Larsen COM
planned because the company did not
maintain station at Warren, and
the company answering this charge
says that it maintains platform
and warehouse at this point ample
for the passenger and freight busi-
ness, and that the business does not
warrant the establishment of sta
tion.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
PNEUMONIA CARS
ARE NOT OPERATED

The Oregon Railroad Commission
Is In receipt of a communication
from ]. p. O'Brien, general manager
of the Corvallis & Eastern railroad,
against which a complaint has been
filed with relation to the passenger
service, asking that the log train
which formed part of the pas
senger train, and which IL was
claimed was a menace TO the welfare
of the passengers. be abolished. and
that straight passenger train SER
vice be installed.
The general manager states that
the company for some time has had
in mind this improvement in the
service; that a service will be IN
stalled at an early date between AL
bany and Mills City. and that this
will give them a straight passenger
service from Hoover TO Albany. the
part OF the route complained Of
Company Explains.
A communication was also re-
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
GALVESTON, TEXAS, HAS
A $225, 900 FIRE LOSS
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Galveston, Tex, Dec. S0.-After
destroying 800 Obales Of cotton and
causing damage aggregating s225,-
900. fire that threatened TO con-
sumo many Of. the warehouses ami
wharyes on the Galveston water
front was controlled late this after.
noon.
Several buildings directly In the
path OF the flames we're blown up
with dynamite by the firomen. The
entire iire department OF the city
was called into service.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30
GRAND JURY
WILL REPORT
TOMORROW

The grand jury completed its Ia
bors last night-that is so far as
the consideration of matters to
come before it is concerned, and,
while in contemplation of law, it is
presumed to have been in session
today no business has been transact
ed, and most of the members have
spent the day at their homes. The
jury will assemble again at the jury
room tomorrow morning, and at 9
o'clock, the convening hour of the
circuit court, will submit to Judge
Burnett a report of the matters con-
sidered and acted upon by it.
Cases Considered.
The cases that the jury has con-
sidered and taken action upon dur
ing the session, that is all the cases
save the bawdy house cases, upon
which it made an unfavorable re-
port yesterday, will then be reported
on. AS the proceedings of the jury
are in secret it cannot be learned
whether it took any action upon mat
ters of its own initiative, but it is
understood that 1t did not, and that
it will have no report to submit
along this line. 1t will, however,
make a report, but, whether favor
able or unfavorable is another mat
ter, with relation to which secrecy
is demanded by the law on the
cases bound over to it from the vari-
Gus jistuce courts for consideration
and determination. These cases are
as follows: James Pearson, charged
with larceny by bailee; d. M. Knis-
ley, charged with practicing dentis-
try without a license; w. H. Miller.
charged with larceny, alleged to con-
sist in the stealing of a bicycle; An
ton Setter, charged with assault with
a deadly weapon, and the cases of
Sam Morgan. Charles, Pellette. Em-
cry James, w. Statesman and J.
johnson, all charged with violating
the state gambling law.
Busy Drawing Indictments.
In preparing for the report TO be
made by the jury, Deputy District
Attorney Winslow, who has been In
charge of the grand jury investiga-
tion, has been busy throughout the
day in the framing of indictments
to cover the cases upon which the
jury will submit reports. and ev-
erything will be in readiness for THE
jury in the morning. While the
work TO be considered by the jury
has been light. It has been disposed
of with dispatch. and the district at
torney's ONCE is well pleased with
the progress made.
Just as to what disposition, or
what report will be made by the
jury with relation 10 the above cases !
cannot be learned, as has been said,
until II makes II formal report. hut
in view OF the action taken with re-
lation TO the bawdy. houses yesteF-
day, the belief prevails today that
tbs jury will also make an unfa-
Vorable report on the gambling cases
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30

J, ,Qom and when he returned the
o,anger was gone, also money and
S {. Ups to the value of $500 or $500.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-30

A communication was also re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20
CALL IS ISSUED
 TO THE ALU MINI

Montgomery, May 19.-(Special )-H. F.. Reese, president of the alumni of the State university, has sent out the follow ing call and notice, incident to the meet ing of the alumni at the coming com mencement exercises:
 The alumni and former students of the University of Alabama are cordially urged to attend the O9 commencement, especial ly on Tuesday, May 25, alumni day. On that day will be the meeting of the So- ciety of the Alumni, an oration before the society by an alumnus, man of national distinction, Congressman Henry D. Clayton, the alumni banquet, with the entertaining toasts and short addresses incident final baseball game and re- unions of the classes of '49, '54, '59, '6i, "A, '79, 'S4, S9, '94, '99, '04 and '0S, and it is especially urged that all of the liv- ing members of these classes attend, and they are hereby urged to communi- cate with the committee chairman of their class. The committees are as fol- lows:
 Class of 1S49, Hon. Jones Harris Fftts of Tuscaloosa, Ala, chairman; Maj. Charles D. Bridges of New Orleans. Capt. Felix G. Henley of Aberdeen, Miss. Class of 1S- 1, Judge Henry T. Toulmin of Mo Dlle, Ala, CndH0ndns MdJ. JOSepH I1dIuie of Birmingham, Hon. I1illery A. Herbert of Washington, D. C. Class of 1859, pr. James T. Searcy c Tuscaloosa, chairman; Hon. Edward F. Comegys of Gainesville. Tex, Capt. James E. Webb of Birmiug- ham. Class of 1864, Hon, Thomas G. Bush of Birmingham, chairman; Judge Alto " Lee of Gadsden, Judge Philip Henry Pitts of Selma. Class of 1874, Hon. Frank s. Moody of Tuscaloosa chair man; MT. Robert Jemison, Sr., of Bir- mingham, Rev. Jefferson P. Hamilton of Ozark. Class of 1879, Hon. Richard B. Kelly of Birmingham, chairman; Hon. William H. Simpson of New Decatur, Dr. George F. Mellin of Knoxville, Tenn. Class of 1884, Judge Milo B. Abercrombie of Tuskeegee, chairman; MT. Milton Paul LeGrand of Montgomery, Hon. Zell Cas- ton of Birmingham. Class of 1SS9 MT. Samuel Friedman of Tuscaloosa, chair man. Col. Henry k. Shorter of Birming- ham, Hon. Samuel c. Jenkins of Bay Minnette. Class of 1894, Hon. Nicholas E. Stallworth of Mobile. chairman; Hon. c. c. Nesmith of Birmingham, Hon. Nor velle R. Leigh of Mobile. Class of 1899, Prof Malcom c. Burke of University, chairman; Hon. Daniel Partridge of Sel- ma, Hon. William T. Porter of Bessemer. Class of 1904, MT. Jesse V. Boyles of Thomasville chairman; MT. Allen Cren- shaw of Andalusia, MT. William Willis Garth of Huntsville. Class of .90S, s. F. Hobbs of Selma, chairman; Miss Stella Palmer of Montevallo, Jefferson G. Bell of Fort Deposit, Herbert B. Dent of Montgomery, William H. Merrill of Uni versity, Jerome Meyer of Uniontown, B. l.. Noojin of Gadsden, w. H. Robertson of Birmingham. They will find the uni versity more efficient and effective and Its future more hopeful than at any period in it's history. H. F. REESE,
 President of the Society of Alumni.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20

 in Huntsville Mrs. Charles G. Brown the state president of the organization was the recipient of two beautiful tributes to her splendid conduct of af- fairs during her administration. On the historical evening Camp Jones, United Confederate Veterans. of Selma presented to her a handsome silver tray in appre- ciation of her services in securing the flag captured at the battle of Selma Colonel Mallory of Selma made the pre- sentation address.
 Another token of appreciation was a splendid cut glass vase which was given to her by the officers of the two local chapters, Pelham and William L. Yancey. Mrs. Brown is very much beloved by the members Of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, both locally and in other cities over the state. Notwithstanding her retirement from office she will still be one of It's most valuable and influential members.
 The handsome medal offered by Mrs. Charles G. Brown to the Children of the Confederaey for the largest number of correct answers to series of historical questions was won by Miss Annie Tardy, the bright little daughter of MT. and Mrs. c. M Tardy
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abroad. It's rather nice to have two or three great sturdy policemen clearing the way from the opera to my carriage and having huge throngs of people follow me to my hotel, shouting to the top of their voices, Bravo! Bravo"!"
 Eugene Krantz the director of the Royal conservatory, was my instructor in piano and l studied ensemble work with Schmole, who was a great favorite with the King of Saxony, and from whom he received a decoration, during my sec- ond year. Then of course my theory and harmony with Paul. counterpoint and composition with Braunrot choral work with. Pietrich, and-well, I just couldn't select a favorite, because feel that l owe them all so much."
 And has your music teaching inter- fered with your composition?" l asked Miss Crowley.
 "Of course, I am very busy wom- an," replied Miss Rowley. My work begins in the morning at o'clock, and I am in the studio until in the after noon. But in spite of this, I am con stantly at work on various compositions and I enjoy the work thoroughly
 "Of all that you have done I be- lieve I like your song, 'Unrequited best of all. And have you had any of your compositions produced outside of Bir- mingham? I asked. t5N
 "Oh, yes," replied Miss Rowley. Some of my songs have been on the pro- grammes of recitas given at the Wal dorf; some have been used on concert tours by the Thomas orchestra, and one of my orchestral compositions was hon ored with a place on the programme of Trenklers Royal orchestra in Dresden.'
 "I should think that you would feel greatly encouraged over such success and l am sure it is an inspiration to do bigger and greater things. I like your text book of music, The Graded Piano Course for Teachers and l imagine 1t would be of considerable assistance to those engaged In the work"
 'Jt is almost self-instructing," said Miss Rowley, land for that reason 1t is most desirable. It is plainly written and explained, and is a thorough compilation of music study from the primary grades, right on through the senior grades
 T think that Birmingham has taken a new lease on life, so to speak. from musical point of view, since the music festival. There has been a wonderful re- vival and great awakening, all of which is a credit to the community, don't you think so?'
 '.I do indeed" said Miss Rowley. 'sThe breadth of musical reading and informa- ton is decidedly noticeable in every ave- nue, and as for myselff I have always laid great stress upon musical education, aside from the mere routine of practice and the accomplishment of technique. Studying the literature pertaining to music, placing within the reach of the pupil every atmospheric condition con- ducive to a higher appreciation of the art, surrounding myself with musical ideas and suggestions, each and every one of these things has been my aim and object You will recall the oft-quoted
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20

sentiment of Verdis, Do not neglect your literary studies. No composer is worth his salt who is not at the same time a person of wide culture,' -and this is as applicable to the music teacher as well as to the composer"
 You have been successful in your work, Miss Rowley, so won't you tell me what you think has been your chief factor?" I asked.
 "rhe answer embraces many reasons" 7" was the modest reply. "The first of all is good work and good results, and then the knowledge that no success comes without its cares and troubles, and one must be clever enough and big enough to smile and overcome all the obstacles, no matter how large, that are placed in ones way. And the greatest factor of all in whatever success I have had, came to me when fully decided that one-tenth of every dollar that came into my exchequer as the result of my music, should go to those less fortunate than I. And then 8 great and telling factor has been that have loved my work dearly. and have re- ceived the sweetest encouragement from those who have made the proverbial climb up the ladder before me; those are the kind ones, the ones who have reached the topmost runG."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20
NEWS OF TUSCALOOSA.
pr. J. H. Phillips Will Address Public
 Schools.

Tuscaloosa, May 19.-(Special.)- )-Dr. and Mrs. w. G. Somerville have reconsidered their decision to move to Memphis and will remain in Tuscaloosa. Some time ago Dr. Somerville announced his intention to move to Memphis and there to specialize on diseases of the stomachy and his elegant residence on University avenue and other town property were offered for sale They will, however, leave next week for a trip abroad, lasting about a year.
 The closing exercises of the public schools have been announced. Dr. J. II. Phillips of the Birmingham schools will deliver the annual address.
 Much interest is being taken by the town people in decorating for the uni- versity commencement. As a result of a canvass it has been announced that prac-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20
zour Az Miss Dalsy WoodruH
 Ro10ley's AtvachUe StudIo
rs Henry Gray and Mrs Redn To Meet Edythe Walker in
 Germany This Standardization Fund Plans Progressing Textbooks and Composition.
By DOLLY DALRYMPLE.

her favorite role of Isolde. Are they not simply fascinating?"
 q think so," laughingly responded Miss Rowley. q am so fond of her, you know, and of all her photographs, I believe I like those best"
 Picking up the most attractive of them all, Miss Rowley said:
 "Signor Moretti has asked to do this pose in marble. He considers it so artistic and beautiful"
 And where is she singing now?" l inquired.
 Tn Hamburg at present"
 "And will Mrs. Gray and Mrs. Redin hear and meet her there?" I asked.
 "They will hear her somewhere in Ger many" said Miss Rowley. 'I don't know just where. I am to give them a card of introduction to her and I feel sure they will enjoy meeting her"
 "I have always regretted that she has not returned toxAmerica since her great triumph several years ago at the Met ropolitan-why has she not done so?"
 "I will answer you as she did ma when she said am just human enough to enjoy the fuss they make over me
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20

ancing to drop in at the attractive io of Miss Daisy Woodruff Rowley an moon ago I was greatly impressed he charming atmosphere of the place
 entered, dainty little miss in the tiest of white frocks sat at a big ert grand playing in the most de- .ful manner a Chopin Nocturne- h immediately caught my attention, all musical geniuses I love Chopin ss Rowley has surrounded herself
 a most attractive setting in her something which always bespeaks .ly mind the real artistic instinct
 res, books, musical instruments,
 rs-all of which are in kindred sym with the greatest of all arts-music. I @ been wanting to talk to you a 4time, Miss Rowley," began, about Educational fund which you insti-
 the past winter. and what progress nave made"
 efforts have been very successful
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20
RISING SONS AND
 DAUGHTERS MEET

Selma, May 19.-(Special.) )-The annual convention of Rising Sons and Daughters of Protection, negro secret order, closed a three-days' session here this after noon. Negroes from all sections of Ala bama were here. besides a number of prominent members of the darker race from various sections of the United States.
 ized by long parade of negroes bearing banners of white and band playing.
 It is reported that the financial condi- tion of the order is above par
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20
Followers of Forrest.

Huntsville, May 9.-(Special. )-R. A D. Dunlap, brigadier general command ing, and c. l.. Nolen, adjutant generaY have issued an address to their com rades of the Forests cavalry corps, U c. ", urging all followers of Forrest in the state of Alabama as well as all veterans without the state who served in Alabama commands under Forrest at any period during the war to at- tend the reunion in Memphis and avail themselves of the opportunity of once again gathering around the statue of the "Confederacy's most distinguish ed cavalry leader.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20

said Mrs. Rowley enthusiastical- 'i while may not be able. to young women abroad to study as
 I expected, it is an assured \ t they will go.'
 glad to hear that" replied; hat did you ever decide to do ] e concert that was to be given Y benefit?"
 we had expected tos do was Caruso, as you know" said she; E inability to appear in Atlanta Xt discouraged us and we decided Mould not have him, we would Nl the early fall-in fact as soon eat singers begain to make their from the other side, and have ert then"
 k you decided upon any singer?" Arhaps Geraldine Farrar, Jomelli, Nl-Heink-we will have the best,
 It may be-"
 Ms your subscription list for the h satisfactory? l Inquired.
 Enthusiastically responded Miss khere have you decided to send Eng women?" I queried. Essden," was the reply. For Nsons I have chosen this place. kause it has the best opera ad- Then it is a far more reason to live in than either Ber- Ina, and besides the Royal Con- patronized by the King of Furnishes an able corps of in- I MThe art gararies are magnifi- l Mn Dresden, altogether, the ad- l For a student are unsurpassed" I kIdied there yourself, did you
 three years, and it was one
 lost delightful experiences of
 you not know Edythe Walker
 .sked.
 4 aid Miss Rowley; "and her M'gani, still resides there. You nj and Marchesi are the only Ills of the great Garcia. And
 ID instruction, there are no bet
 offered than those in Dres-
 ,a Carreno has her villa on
 ica, just outside of the city, Iperhaps the greatest of plan xtlways been of interest, too,
 birmingham people that Car l3sll and Mrs. Houston Davis, Wsbest opponents of musical art.
 %ir education there, and were
 Eained by Madame Sembrich
 Htiful home. And by the way,
 not hear Mrs. Davis oftener
 She is one of your former be not, Miss Rowley?" a1, and one of whom am responded.
 Ee' lovely pictures of Edythe there," said, as I walked Htabinet on which I found a { E&ses of the great singer in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20
Hoerninq- Eppinu,

Florence, May Especially )-Much in- terest attached 10 the wedding of Miss Alara Hoerning and Mir. Antony Epping, which occurred this morning at o'clock at. St. Matthew's Catholic church, St. Florian, this county. A nigh nuptial mass was sung by the Rev. Father AL phone, and feasting and dancing at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs Frank Hoerning. continued throughout the day and evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-20
OF REGARD
 FOR MRS. CHARLES BROWN.

At the meeting of the United Daugh- ters of the Confederacy which took place