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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16

place of Madame Jomelli, and Mrs Edna Gockel Gussen played a piano group in the place of songs Jomelli was to have sung.
 The programme as rendered follows:
 Swan, Grieg.
 Boat song, Ware.
 Si Tu LeVux, Koechlin.
 My Love, He Comes on the Skee," (Clough-Leiter), Miss Jones.
 Chorus, St. Mary Magdalene, Vincent DIndy.
 Soprano solo, Miss Marie Paulsen.
 NocturHe, F sharp major, Chopin.
 Gavotte, Droyschock.
 IAebestaume I.iszO. Mrs. Gussen.
 Chorus, "Hallowing Night" Louis Vic tor Saar). Mezzo soprano solo, Miss Jones.
 Tn Prison." Hahn).
 "Why?" CTschaichowskD
 ''The Years of the Spring" (Birch), Miss Jones.
 Chorus, (a) Sleep, Sleep. Noble Child" z (CherubinD; Cb) Butterfly Chase" (Clough-Leiter).
 The sololsts-both voice and paino- were enthusiastically received Miss Jones has a delightful voice. and her fine temperament. her natural grace and her excellent vocalization enabled her to interpret every song she assayed with rare artistic beauty. In the first chorus number Miss Paulsens solo part was admirably rendered.
 The Treble Clef club achieved a new triumph. It has always acquitted itself with high credit but last night it seemed to surpass itself At any rate many good critics remarked after the concert that the chorus had never sung so well. Un- der the baton of MT. Gussen it's attacks were even and it's shading was well nigh perfect.
 Mrs Charles Bowman was the piano accompanist for the Treble Clef and her work came in for a share of praise. In the first chorus number, most beau tiful composition, Mrs. Gussen played an organ accompaniment in addition to the piano which gave a pleasing or chestral effect.
 The Treble Clef will De heard again Saturday night when Jomelh appears.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
LABORERS BEING RUSHED ID ENSLEY Every Day Sees New Gangs
 Put To Work GREATER CITY DECISION McDoweIl Says Ensley Charter Would Not Be Affected if Bill Is Uncon- stitutionai-Other News of
 the Steel City.
GREATER CITY DECISION

Ensley, December 15.-(Special. .)-One of the best signs of the industrial prosperity is the number of men who are being shipped into Ensley by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company. It is almost an every day occurrence to see 8 gang of from 15 to 50 men disembark from the street car at the terminus and carrying their belongings with them start toward the employment office near the commissary. A great many of the new corners are negroes and in the main from the country.
 The vast Improvements of the company call for large amount of common labor, and as the supply in this vicinity is limit ed new men are being brought in large numbers to meet the demand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
"The Flower of the Ranch"

Most musical comedies fit faily into view, have a butterfly life of season or two and then vanish Into darkness. A play with longer life is "The Flower of the Ranch," for 1t was produced in New York two years ago and then played whole summer at the Garrick in Chicago, and today is in constant demand through out the United States. This attraction will appear at the Jefferson on Monday, matinee and night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Greater Rirminahann.

The decision of the supreme court is being awaited with some concern by the people of Ensley. and as the taxes are now due and being advertised the prop erty-holders are especially anxious to hear from Montgomery before the first of the year. In regard to the statement that has been made, that in the event of the Greater Birmingham being knocked out Ensley would have no charter, Alderman Mcdowell said: Some of the daily press are trying to settle the question now and evidently in their favor, but the people of Ensley await with confidence the de- eision of the supreme court. The talk that Ensley would be without a charter if the Greater Birmingham bill is invalid is the veriest rot, since the bills repeating the several charters of the annexed municipalities were to be effective only upon the constitutionality of the Greater Birmingham bill. In fact, there have been a great many canards disseminated about Greater Birmingham"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
VIII Not Affect Suits.

Cleveland, December 15.-Harrison B. McGraw, attorney for the minority stockholders of the independent tele- pnonc systems, said that the an- nouncement as to the purchase of in dependent stock by J. P. Morgan & Go, will not affect the trend of suits in which he is counsel. It was said by the independents that George F. Ba- ker of J. P. Morgan & Co.,, is mem- Der of the American sTelephone and Telegraph board.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Golden Girl" Tonight.

The Norfolk Landmark said of "The Golden Girl' which comes to the Jeffer- son theatre tonight:
 Fun ran wild at the Academy of Music last night when The Golden Girl. a musical extravaganza in three acts, was presented. It crossed the footlights the audience caught the fever and there was a riot of enthusiasm among the auditors which continued from the rise of the cur tain on the first act until the final close of the performance"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Richards Succeeds FeIton.

St. Louis, December 16.-Eben Rich ards of St. Louis and New York has been elected chairman of the board of directors of the Tennessee Central railroad, which controls the Nashville terminal it was announced today. He succeeds S.. M. Felton. now the head of the Chicago Great Western. MT. Rich ards is a son-in-law of H. Clay Pierce who controls the Tennessee Central and Nashville terminal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
President Taft Speaks.

Washington, December 15.-Presi- dent Taft spoke tonight in the Corcor- an Art gallery at a memorial to the late Charles Pollen McKim, architect. A medal which had been prepared for MT. McKim in recognition of the work he did for the Identification of Wash ington was presented by the American Institute of Architects to MT. McKim's s partner, William Rutherford Mead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Mines Closed Down.

Coal Gate, Okla, December 15.-- Nine hundred men were idle in the Lehigh coal mining district today as a result of closing order issued yester- day by the state mining inspector. One mine here employing 200 men was also closed. The three mines closed at Lehigh will reopen tomorrow, the operators having agreed to comply with the inspectors order that mule stables be removed from the under ground workings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Miss Rose Entertains.

Miss Sara B. Rose entertained few friends last evening at her residence on Avenue I and Twenty-second street. The evening was most enjoyable and many new and original games were the features. The refreshments were choice and elegantly served. Miss Annie Av- eryt and MT. c. H. Mandy won the prizes in a guessing contest, a handsome hat pin and a neat scarf pin respect lively. Those present were Miss Annie Averyt, Miss Esther Lind, Miss Hattie Snedecor, Miss Elizabeth Peterman, Miss s. B. Rose, Mr. Oscar Berney, MT. D. J. Duffy, MT. W. c. Rose. Mr. c. H. Mandy and MT. J. T. Rose
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Al "A. Wilson.

The singing ambassador of German dia- lect, Al H. Wilson, is scheduled to appear at the Jefferson theatre tomorrow night and Saturday matinee and night in the new musical drama, Metz in Ireland" which is said to be the best vehicle so far provided for the exploiting of MT. Wilson's talents. The production will be mounted in 8 style for which his man. ager. Sidney R. Ellis. is noted. Seats now selling.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
ENSLEY CITY TAX NOTICE
 Ek1 1000

ENSLEY CITY TAX NOTICE
 December 10th, 1909.
 Real and personal taxes for the year 1909, are now due and taxpayers are notified to ap- pear at my office and pay the same.
 Said taxes will become de- linquent on January 1st, and will draw interest at 8 per cent from said date. After taxes be- come delinquent a list of all as- sessments remaining unpaid will be certified to the Register in Chancery, who under a de- cree of Chancery Court will ad- vertise and sell property on which taxes remain unpaid.
 This includes Wylam, Fair view and Shadyside.
 w. H. DAVIS,
 Tax Collector. City of Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Telephone Companies Relations.

New York, December 15.-The relations of the two great telegraph companies were discussed with apparent frankness today by Edward J. Nally, president of the New England Telegraph company, at the investigation conducted by the state legislative committee with a view of put ting telegraph and telephone lines under the state public service commission.
 MT. Nally said the stock of his com pany was owned by the Commercial Ca- ble company, which controls the Postal company of Connecticut, which in turn acts as holding company for practically all the fl Postal subsidiaries
 MT. Nally declared there was the "hot- test sort of competition" between the Western Union and Postal. so far as ser vice was concerned. He thought the two big companies split the competitive bus mess about evenly.
 T think the present condition in the Western. Union," he said, 'is due to the unprofitable railroad business they carry"
 He considered that the contract between the Postal and the Pennsylvania railroad was unprofitable to the Postal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
"The souaw Man" at siiou.

The original production of '"The Squaw Man" is at the Bijou theatre this week and Tuesday night the theatre was packed and last night the crowd was equally large. There is a great advance sale of seats, for the production is ap-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE. Government Control of Railroad Will Be Subject for Tomorrow.

The semi-annual public debate of the High school literary societies will be given at the High school auditorium to- morrow afternoon. The debate will begin at 1 o'clock and visitors are requested to be present at that hour.
 The subject to be debated is, Resolved That the Railroads of the United States Should Be Under the Control of the Gov ernment." The participants are Arthur Herman, representing the Hilliard Lit erary society, and Miss Minnie Cooke, of the Pierian Girls society, affirmative; Thomas G. Estes of the Hilliard and Miss Dorothy Eaves of the Aglaia, negative Three prominent local business men will be requested to aot as judges.
 The joint debates held by High school literary organizations are always oc- casions of much public interest. and 1t is believed that the attendance at tomor- rows function will be large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16

Don't place your order for fancy candy until you sample our line of Merita Chocolates and Bon Bons. Finest quality most attractive packages. Daily demonstrations. Clarke Bros. 3O9 N. 20th street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
PHONE COMPANIES BOUGHT BY MORGAN Wall Street FinanCier Buys Up
 ETbe Independents SIX CONCERNS IN DEAL Statement Is Made that the Companies Will Be Run in Opposition to Bell
 Company Without Price
 Cutting.
SIX CONCERNS IN DEAL

Toledo, December 15.-Announcement was made here today that J. P. Morgan & Go. are the purchasers of two of the independent telephone properties in which James S. Bradley, Jr., of this city recent ly secured control Details of the deal and future operation are not known yet
 On authority from Morgan X Co. the following statement was issued this after noon by Clarence Brown, general counsel for the United States dong distance) Telephone company, and the Cuyahoga Telephone company of Cleveland.
 MT. Bradley admitted today that he has perfected deal for the independent plants of Columbus and Dayton, o. An nouncement as to these companies and the new long distance company of Indian apolis, and the Toledo Home Telephone company, is withheld for the present. but the unofficial information that they have been acquired also by Morgan & Go. is credited. Control of the six companies is said to represent a cash outlay of $s,- 0o0,0O0. The deal is said to be the first investment or financial interest of Morgan & Co. in independent telephone proper ties
 The United States company Is the long distance service of the independents in Ohio and Michigan, and the New Long Distance company of those in Indiana. There probably will be no changes in management.
 Except for the statement that these properties will be continued as 'sepa- rate plants in competition with the Bell. but upon conservative lines, without dis astrous price cutting" their future op- eration with relation to the Bell company is left somewhat open, so far as official information goes. It seems however, that the fight on the part of the principal independents in this section has been shifted to the Continental Telephone com- pany, which is being promoted by H. c. Stifel and Max Koehler of St. Louis and John A. Howard of West Virginia.
 The Bradley Brown interests make no denial of this and MT. Bradley today gave out a statement. declaring that the Con- tirental company and its promoters, and not minority stockholders of the inde- pendent properties in good faith, insti- gated the suits against the United States and Cuyahoga companies, and inspired the sources from which came much of the information contained in recent newspa- per publications concerning his telegraph details.
 c. A. Seiders, local counsel for H. c. Stfel, said tonight:
 "The official announcement does not say that the Bell interests are not the eventual purchasers. It is not uncommon for such deals to be made through banks which hold the property until the organi- zation to which the property is to be turned over is perfected
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
1 enIslature Takes Holiday.

Springfield, Ill.,, December 15.-The H. linois legislature adjourned today, there- by postponing all action on the prospec- tive deep waterways battle until after the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16

Nifty Styles = Handsome fabric, beautiful finish, you'll find in Kirshbaum's hand made, ready-to to-put- at $15, SIS and $20. Suits all spic and span new, extraordinary val ues. Come and see.
 MARLEY 6 BAUMAN q
 CLOTHING CO.,, Agts.,
 1910 Sd Ave
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Engagement Announced.

Mrs. A. H. Averyt announces the en- gagement and approaching marriage of her daughter, Madge, to MT. Joseph Conner Barrett, the wedding to take place Tuesday, December 2S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Gift to University.

London, December 15.-Otto Belt, to whom his brother, the late Alfred Belt, the South African f1nancier, left the greater part of his millions, has do- hated $s25,00O to London university for medical research.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
Major w. A. Battle Dead.

Huntsville, December 15-(Specfal.)- Maj. William A. Battle, for many years citizen of Tuscaloosa, died tonight aged S5 years. He was stricken with paralysis ten days ago. He was father of Mrs. William l.. Clay of Huntsville.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16

worth $2O, s10.
 Brandes, the Jeweler, 20O5 Second Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
COLDs CAUsE HEADACHE

LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine, the world wide Cold and Grip remedy, removes cause. Call for full name. Look for signature E. w. GROVE. 25c.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16

Back Combs, Persian, latest, g, worth $a Brandes, the Jeweler, 20O5 Second Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16

Solid Gold Bracelets, s7, worth SIP. Brandes, the Jeweler, 2005 Second Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16
covernor Huqhes' Father De

Governor Hughes Father Dead.
 Albany, N. Y., December 15.-The Rev. David Hughes, aged n, father of Governor Hughes, died at the execu- tive mansion at Il o'clock tonight, fol- lowing a recent stroke of apoplexy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16

bearing at popular prices. There is a matinee today and a performance every night, with another matinee Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-16

Mems size r-jewel Elwin Watch, with 20-year case. $l2.50, worth $22.50 Brandes, the Jeweler, 2oO6 Second Avenue.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-05-21
time and again, there is no better
paying branch of agriculture to-day
than that of poultry when in the
hands of competent people,"
Poultry Pays Better.

1t is a quite common remark among
farmers that the poultry on the farm
pays better than anything else.
Prices of poultry products in Canada
are not very high; yet, according to
the Canadian census, one dollar in
vested in poultry yielded two dollars,
while the general average of invest
ments in farm crops and animals was
twenty cents return on n dollar in
vested. Every little item of labor
saving counts in handling the poul-
try specialty-nowhere more so than
on the farm, when one hundred to
five hundred chickens must be han
died during a busy season. After
~bothering for several years moving
small coops here and there, and lift
ing the chickens or fowls three or
four at a time, one p%oultryman finds
1t much easier to load the coops upon
a w~heelbarrow. For moving chick
ems and hens, a common shipping
crate made of laths is very conven-
lent. In this way hens can be changed
about at the breeding season and in
breaking up s~itters, avoiding much
labor and confusion.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-05-21
And It's Such a Little Thing, Too.

Mr.. Luggins made a wild dash for
an uptown subway express and
missed it by the tenth of an inch.
Then he walked back to the centre OF
the platform and stopped.
"I've forgotten something" he
muttered. 81 know I've forgotten
something"
Now, Mr.. Luggins' arms and peck
cts were SO filed with bundles that II
seemed utterly ridiculous for him to
say he had forgotten anything.
"Yes," he continued; II have for
gotten something. But what in thun-
der it Is / can't make out. It's not
Susan's hair ribbon, for that's in my
upper vest pocket; it's not AIMS
tooth paste, for that's in my lower
vest pocket, and it's not Boobies col.
lars, for I'm sure l stuffed them in
my hat. Now, what in the dickens
can 1t be? 1t can't be the stove pol
ish, or the picture wire, or the bird
seed, or the sample package of Peeled
Wheat, or the toothpicks, for they'r re
in this bundle; and it can't be the
carpet tacks, or the spool of No. 4C
cotton, or the bottle of marking ink
or the colored postcards. for they're
all in that bundle. Maybe it's-yes
by heaven, that's it! I've forgotten
to buy the piano!"-Judge's Library
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-05-21
As Requested.

At Washington the newspaper cor
respondents are telling the following
story about Representative Brown
low, of Tennessee. Recently he called
somebody up at the White House. He
had a fierce time. Central" who
tried to get the number for him, ap-
peared to be inexperienced or asleep.
Mr.. Brownlow, ordinarily the most
patient OF men, finally lost his pa
thence.
Look here!" he shouted; "quit
this foolishness! Either get me the
White House or at least give me some
place where | may at least talk to my
intellectual equal"
Silence for a moment, and then
over the wire came a good loud
"Hello." in a mans voice.
Mr.. Brownlow was very much re-
lieved.
What place is this?" he asked.
"The Government Hospital for the
Insane, across the river" came the
answer.
Representative Brownlow is now
endeavoring to ascertain that Cen
trails name. He wants to have her
promoted. That's what he says "a
the newspaper men.=Judss
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-05-21
MR.. aRE1NERs CHEAP AND SATISFACTORY SCRATCHING SHED.
greenhouse glass and some tarred
paper. The boards on hand Chem

greenhouse glass and some tarred
PAPER. The boards on hand Chem
.ock) were twelve feet in length, so
| concluded to make the shed twelve
by twelve feet. The north side is
boarded up tightly. The east end is
Tour feet high. The south side has
/ door and two glass sections, the
glass being set In between the upright
boards, without frame, and held by
:leats. The middle rafters, which
give support to the oiled muslin for
the roof, are strips about an inch and
a half square, of which / also had a
quantity on hand, they being waste
from the mills. At first I used several
hotbed sashes for part of the roof.
they leaked a good deal, however,
In the rainy weather we had SO often
last winter, and finally l took them
down and replaced them with oiled
muslin. 1 bought the heaviest I'M
bleached muslin / could get, and after
sewing four breadths together, so as
to have the whole in n piece, I
soaked it in raw linseed oil, wringing
1t out we'll a%fterward, and then
stretched it over the rafters. The
floor is the ordinary earth floor, COW
cred with six inches of cinders and
coal ashes, well smoothed yer and
packed down.
This floor was kept covered all the
time with dry litter, sometimes shaw
lngs, sometimes chaff or cut straw.
The grain rations were scattered over
this litter, and the hens had a good
time scratching in 1t all winter long.
Even now, when we have long or
heavy rains, the hens get their rations
there, and have a good time digging
and scratching. l paid nearly IS for
the muslin and about $3.50 for lum-
Der. The cost Of the oil, nails, tar
paper, ETC., ran the expense account
up to about 50. For this amount l
have the very best shelter during cold
and wet weather for a good sized
flock, with a floor space of LA square
feet. Here are kept the hoppers con-
tanning grit, oyster shell and beef
scrap. The window in the east end
of the roosting and laying DOR and
between it and the shed is taken out
and replaced by a muslin curtain.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-05-21

POULTRY
FOR
PROFIT
EXERCISE FOR THE LAYERS.
A Shelter and Scratching Shed a
Minimum Cost May Give Maxi
mum Service.
BY T. Greiner.

By T. Greiner.
The southeast corner of our barn
is liked up for a henhouse. It has
furnished comfortable quarters to
forty or forty-fve large Langshan
fowls for some years. During the
winter and in inclement weather we
have let them go on the barn floor
to feed and scratch in litter provided
there for them. This was never salts
factory and not in harmony with good
order and cleanliness, although the
litter was renewed quite frequently.
Last year / made a complete change
of breed. l raised a flock of Silver
Spangled Hamburgs, and had to find
shelter for about one hundred birds,
consisting of about seventy-ive HAM
burg pullets, the necessary number
of Hamburg ROSTERS, and the balance
of Hamburg and Rhode Island Red
capons. The henhouse in the corner
OF the barn was perhaps large enough
to furnish perch room for that num-
Der of small fowls, but there was not
much left to give them a chance for
exercise during the winter days.
1t was rather cold on the barn
floor; besides. we did not want so
many fowls to befoul floor, hay, etc.,
or get into COW and horse stables. /
concluded to build a scratching shed
In the rear of the barn, in lean-to
fashion against the east side of the
barn and facing the south. The ac-
companying sketch will give the
reader some idea of how it was done.
I did not cart to spend much money
on the structure, but at the same
time | wanted 1t to be s~erviceable and
useful. had some two by four
scantlings lying around and about
two hundred feet of ordinary one-inch
plank; also a lot of double thick