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The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08
JUDGES DECISION
 FAVORS THE VETS

Bristol, Va, September IA decision handed down today by Judge Kelley, Of the corporation court, in the local option contest case, is considered as tantamount to declaration of the legality and reg ularity of the election held here on July S. in which the saloons won by ma jority of 32 votes. It is believed that 1t will be but very few days now before licenses are issued and saloons are in operation.
 The prohbitionists in contesting the election alleged that more than 50 men living on the Tennessee side of the city of Bristol cast votes in the election. The court held that a person once acquir- ing citizenship in Bristol. Va. may go wherever he likes and return and pur- ticpate in any election. The courts view is that the fact of the mans re- turning is the best possible evidence of his intention of retining his citizenship The drys announce that they will ap- peal from this decision. In the mean time the taking of testimony in the con test will continue.
 The drys sprang a surprise this after noon by filing an amended petition al- leging that 80 per cent of the votes cast in the election were illegal and that the officers who registered them held two offices at the time, making the regis tration void The court took the matter under advisement but indicated that he would probably allow the petition to be amended.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08
ESCAPE IS SOON CAUGHT.
Negro Took Sudden Leave of Eiyton
 Jail Last Night.


 Charley Evans, a negro prisoner alleged to be a safe robber. made regular dime novel escape from the Elyton bastile last night, but within the hour was again pining in the steel cage within that brick and mortar structure as the result of good work on the part of Marshal David son.
 The jail is part and parcel of the Ely ton city hall, which is said to be the. old est building in the Birmingham district, and which had weathered many storm before Birmingham was even dreamed of. The council held it's regular meeting dur ing the early part of the night and just after it adjourned the negro made his break for liberty.
 negro watchman guards the prison at night, and he was giving the prisoners some water when the Weaver negro threw nim over and dashed out of the door and quickly disappeared in the darkness. The watchman telephoned Marshal Davidson. who instituted al search for the fleeing Ethiopian.
 Lusty-lunged watch dogs in the back yard of negro house not far from the jail were making quite a noise and. Mar shal Davidson, suspicious that something was wrong, searched stable in the back yard Lifting the lid of the feed box in the stable he quietly said, Come on out, nigger," and out climbed the black.
 Back to the jail he led him and securely locked him in a cell The negro is being held on the charge of robbing the safe in the E.. M Bitz store at Eyton of slOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08

of a steady stream of telegrams and let ters of congratulations because of her husbands S achievement, and in one mes sage which she sent she repeated her hus- bands words:
 Flag nailed to the pole"
 Up to this Mrs. Peary had received no further message from her husband than that which came yesterday, in which he announced that his expedition had been crowned with success. Mrs. Peary spent part of the day making preparations to start for Sydney, N. S., immediately upon receipt of further advices from her nus band.
 Miss Marie Peary was kept busy near iy all day answering the salutes of pass ing steamers, yachts and tugboa6.
 Every craft possessing whistle saluled as 1t passed, and to each salute MISS Peary responded by dipping the Stars and Stripes, which were unfurled from the tall flagstaff yesterday upon receiv- ing the news: stars and Stripes nailed to north pole.' |,
 ..Please don't call me The Snow Baby, " said Miss Peary today. "I don't like 1t. v Miss Peary. who has the distinction of heinz the only white child born north Of the Arctic circle. is now 16 years old. and a student in Western High school, Wash ington, D. C.
 Eagle Island is one of the most exposed of the 365 In Casco bay and Is 10 miles from Portland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08
RURAL CARRIERS
 CLOSE MEETING

Anniston. September 7-(Special)-The Alabama rural mail carriers, who have been in session in the federal courtroom of the postoffice building since Monday morning, adjourned at noon today to meet next year at Dothan on the first Monday and the following Tuesday in August, the date of the annual meeting having been changed thus from Labor Day at the session Monday evening.
 The meeting Tuesday morning was con- ing officers being reelected: President, Julius Merritt, Dothan; vice president, k. H. Carlisle, Alexander City; secretary treasurer, R. c. Beaver, Boaz Messrs. Annston were elected delegates to the national convention, which meets in Roch- ester on September 21 and 22 The follow ing delegates were named to the good tober II and 15: Messrs. Beaver. Cu,vn, Carlisle O. H. Crcwden, H. 0. Lane, O. L. Mullendore. l.. B. Lackey J. A. Cad dell and J. l.. Irwin.
 At the evening session Monday, W. D. Pate spoke Interestingly on the com parative usefulness of the horse and mo- tive power, While 1t was shown that the horse has been supplanted in some coun- ties. 1t Is the opinion of the carriers that that animal is at present the most useful agency for the delivery of the malls over Alabame. roads
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08
-----'s.-- s.---------- ADJUSTMENTS.
"craustark" Comes Tomorrow.


 The much discussed play. "Graustark, !" will be presented at the Jefferson the atre tomorrow afternoon and night and local book lovers and theatre-goers will have an opportunity of seeing and judg- ing for themselves the dramatized ver- sion of George Barr McCutcheon's famous story The authors readers are legion and they rally to the support of the play as unit Seat sale now in progress at the box office.
 Max Fignan in "The Substitute"
 The annual Max Figman engagement at the Jefferson theatre will take place Friday night when the well-known come- dian will present his great comedy, The Substitute" Figman made a lot of money for two yeans in '"The Man on the Box' for his manager and himself; but he ia making much more this season with his new comedy success, ''The Substitute"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08
DAYS RECORD IN
 COUNTY COURTS

The grind for another hard ten months courts of Jefferson county. Both Judge w. E. Fort, presiding in the first divi- sion, and Judge Weaver, sitting in the second division. got down to business early after the organization of juries and the dockets for the day were disposed Of, although a number of cases were passed and continued in each division
 In the second division only misdemean- ors were heard. Six negroes plead guilty of Sunday gaming and a number of other petty cases were finally disposed of. The only case of any importance tried in the first division was that of Harry Flow CTS, charged with violating the prohibition law. Flowers was a soft drink dispen- ser in a stand situated on the corner of Second avenue and Eighteenth street. The case was placed in the hands of the jury yesterday morning at 1O:D o'clock and no verdict was reported yesterday afternoon. It is evident that this prohi- bition case will, as have many others where the defendant received trial by jury, result in mistrial.
 Next week a capital docket will be tried in the first division of the criminal court Judge Weaver presiding. The docket Is heavy and there are several cases of importance to be heard. among them being that of Mack Woody, the negro charged with sensational high way robbery alleged to have been com- mitted at Avondale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08
Cook and Peary Both Right.

Hamburg, September 7.-Dr. Friedrich- sen. general secretary of the Hamburg Geographical society, said today that the report from Commander Peary deserved absolute credence, and that 1t was evil dent that he and Dr. Cook were in close proximity in the polar expeditions. Both Peary and Cook should be credited with having achieved the purpose of their expeditions, he said.
 Dr. Brennecke of the German observa- tory, has also accepted Commander Peary's announcement
 The Fremendenblatt says 'The dupli- cation of the discovery of the pole Is so singular that new doubts necessarily arise''
 The Nachri, M says: "ThOse who con sidered Dr. Cooks success due to un- usually favorable weather conditions were right. Doubt can no longer exist that two Americans almost simultaneously discovered the pole
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08
FRENCH AVIATOR
 MEETS HIS DEATH

Juvisy, France, September 7.-E. Fefebvre, the French aviator, has beet killed by fall from his aeroplane in which he was practicing over the avia- ton field here this afternoon.
 M. Lefebvre sustained mortal injuries when the machine crashed to the ground. Aid was rendered him, but he died soon afterward
 M Lefebvre belonged to the new school of French aviators, and came into prominence only few months ago. He was a contestant at the recent aerial competitions at Rheims and has been known for his daring perform ances and reoklessness. During one of the Rheims races he was fined s4 for reckless flying.
 Several months ago NJ. Lefebvre pur- chased . Wright aeroplane and started at once making . series of successful flights near The Hague. After his dem- onstrations in Holland M Lefebvre dropped out of sight for . while. but came back into the arena At Rheims. where he pilotsd a Wright, machine. -~
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08
COM MISSION TO
 ADJUST RATES

Jackson, Miss, September 7-tSpecial)- The railroad commission held the biggest meeting in it's history today, and so crowded were it's quarters that adjourn. ment was taken to the senate chamber. Every railroad operating in this section was represented by its traffic men, and several of the more important cities ana towns had delegations here to urge or fight the proposed new schedule of rates on cotton. The majority were opposed to meddling with rates, interior towns like Jackson declaring such rate card meant driving cotton to river points, where 1t can be shipped to New Orleans cheaplys The commission has not rendered any de- cision.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08

A great value in n new silk, Cashmere Weave; full grin. wide in old rose, navy, grey and raspberry. Sells everywhere at S1.25. Very special 0Q0 yard
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08
EMPIRE BUILDING SPE-
 CIALTIES.

Southern and eastern expos ure. An architectural triumph. Terra Gotta and Marble exter- for. Skyros and Italian Marble interior. Absolutely fire-proof, including fire-proof stairway. Hot and cold water. White elevator boys. In short, every thing that is best in office build inr construction and service. Let us show you before leasing an office.
 1. JEMISON R. Ii. & INS. co. ! Agents,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08

Extra quality yard wide black Tnffeta silk, m exceptional value. zoe yard .......... .VOS
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08
Notice to Contractors

Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned until Il o'clock .. n.. We'd nesday, September 15. 1S0o. for certain ce- ment combined curb and gutter asphalt ,um, oil binder macadam and bitulithic paving. Specifications may be obtained and plans examined at this office. The right is reserved to reject anx or all pro- posals.
 (signed) MuRRArt NICHOLSON. s-s-st ...I City Engineer4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08
Mrs. Peary Receives TeIeprams.

South Harpswell. Me, September 7-In the absence of Com. Robert A. Peary, the task of bearing the honors attained by the explorer on his successful quest of the north pole fell today upon his wife. who has been spending the summer at Eagle leland, the Peary summer estp-~' All day long Mrs. Peary was the rect1
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08
The Vlroinia.

The Virginia displayed the standing room only sign again last night. Man ager Kelly appears to be giving his pa- irons the class of amusement they desiro This popular family resort is making new patrons every day by the high-class manner in which it Is being conducted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08
Max FIgman in "The Substitute"
At the Hilou.

There's no luckier combination of com edy, melodrama, music and scenic effects than is to be found at the Bijou theatre this week, where Miss Sue Marshall is and a capable company is playing The Cowboy Girl" The chorus girls appear to advantage in the frequent song hits, which are distinct relief to the heavier moments of the drama.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-09-08
At the hIppodrome.

Four typical American boys form the Military Four at the Hippodrome this week. These youngsters hail from Pat terson. N. J., where they all sang in the choir of the largest Catholic church. There Is motinee daily at 8 o'clock and two performances every night.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-29
* THE EVENING STAR'S TWO PAGE MAGAZINE <
Education for Use

r yIcToR HUGO said When o open a school you clos a prison"
W This seems 10 requfe a little explanation. Victor did lot "
y in mind a theological school, Tor yet a young ladies', seminary, mol a
English boarding school, nor military academy, md east of al a parochia
institute. What he ws thinking of ws a school wherep eope-yo ind Id
were taught to be self-respecHng sefrehant n ehcfent-to care for them
to help bar the burdens of he world, to assist themselves by adding to
the happiness of Others
Victor Hugo fully realized that the only education that serves is the
that ineroases bunan efficiency. Ar education for honors ease medals. de-
grees, tiles, position, immunity nay tend to exat tn ndiuda eo ot II
Iweakens III race and it's gain for the world is nil, says thu Cosmopolitan.
Men ire rich only IS they give He who gives great service gets great re-
turns. Action and reaction are equal and the radatory power of the planets
balances their attraction. The love you keep is the love o give away.
A bumptous colored person wearing a derby tipped overo ne eye a gar
in his mouth pointing to the northwest, walked inoa hardware store re-
marked: "Iemme see % razors"
The clrk smiled pleasantly N asked: DO you want a razo to shave withT'
"Naw.' said the customer for social purposes"
An education for social purposes isn't of any more service tina a razor ur-
chased for a like use An education which merely ftso N top prey on society Is
.heves pressure IN a poorhouse Rather it opens prison and axes captve at
least n mar. The only education that makes free is the that tends to fit
the person to bear the burdens of life
Teach children to work, play laugh. study, think and work we shall
|rze thu walls of every prison.
There is only IN prison nd its name is inefeiency Amid theb astons or
this bastne of the brain HI guards are pride, prehns, greed, guttony and
s1fshness
Increase human efficiency and you set the capives free.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-29
A Dance in a Trance
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MI 10Y they have a dance in London which is called the Hypnotic
N Dance" The lady who does this hypnotic dance is known Is Madame
1 \ Madeleine. In al interview printed in the Tatthr Of London, Madame
rt in h trance before can carrysout my art" Now if this isn't exciting,
7 should like to know why. Think of tia lady who dances in a trance!
Having suffered many things Of many physicians, she finally consulted
Professor Magnin, who had made a great reputation as a healer of nervous
disease He vas a psyche therapeuust N hypnotized her re %s a week,
con she ws we'll again. I'M meanwhile he hd mad a greatd Dis overy. At
the Ginning of a certain clock in his consulting room Professor Magnin 10
rot a musician to play a Chopin waltz while she a in m OH Ter RANGES N
III danced it magnifcenty 1t is through this hypnotic suggeston Of Professor
Aagnin that Madame Magdeleine does these dances which have set London
quue mac. Probably by the time this paragraph is in print I'M enterprtsng
American mana ger will have ecure Professor Magnn inc Madame Magde-
leine. Her dancing is said to exceed in grace n charm that of my dancer
that las been seen or Inc London stage. Whether Madame Magdeeine could
dance and act without the influence OF Professor Masnn remains 10 be seen.
she is apparently the Trnby to hiss venganl Her. case has been investigate
by the best known medhal expert in London. who prponnce It a genuine ne
Of hypnotic condiuon-Putnans Magazine
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-29

Ahrusm and Athletics


@oMPETITIoN in scholarship has, indeed, almost disappeared ron our
COLLEGES because of the elective system ecaus hnal animate
measure diligence rather than Intellectual power and, Interestingly
enough, because the corporaten nature offs elfinterest in thesel latter times IS
striving for personal distinction. That is to say the football man rskng his
limbs in a glorious cause, placing his courage am devotion freely at the service
CT his alma mater, becomes ar undergraduate hero; the honor man a n egoistc
grind" Ahrusm is replacing the extreme indfviduaism Of ur fathers. Te
successful hafbaeks glamour is not the mere clarifying of physical strength
The hafback serves" n every N knows 10Y much me ARE weighed in
these days by their sTvice-to city, State. n so n Nor does Dr. Lowell &c
eence and will lot work unless driven to It, As he ingeniously points out if
his students were told that W regiments were recruiting, one of which
would be comfortably housed at Fortress Monroe, whnet the other would march
through fire and peshence, n ot a mn would volunteer for the first nut the
would be quickly filed The need, then, is to hit the undergraduate
imagination; % convince the lisuess college boy that the Intellectual power
which ne may acquire Turing his academic years is quite as important II some
learns afterward in a professional school, lust how this is to be lone n
Lowell does 10 state in detail but apparently implies that for the natural
stimuli which operate so powerfully in he professional schools, som sort OF
external stimulus must be substituted in the conege-coniers for June g.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-29

THE DAYS BEST o

city editor of a great New York daily ws known in thu newspaper
worlda as a martinez n severe iscipinarian Some of his cauSt" and
I biting criticisms are classics Once, however. he tables were IL snd
upon him in a way that left him speech1ess for days -
A reporter oil h paper wrote a article hat the city 9ator Gid NO. ans
prove Of. The morning of publication this reporter drifted into the office and
the explosion, however, the boss started in with oninous n icy words:
"Mr. Blank, I am not going to criticize you for what you have written. ON
the other hand, I m profoundly sorry for you. 1 have watched yo@N
work recently ad it is my opinion, reached after calm dispassonate W
servaiona that you are mentally unbalanced. You are insane. Your mind ~
wreck. Your friends should take you in hand. The very kindest suggestion GA
can make is that YOU visit an ahenkt and place yourself under treatment So
tell I say this in all kindness m frankness. You are discharged"
The reporter walked ut Of the omce n wandered u to Bellevue Hospital
He visited thu insane pavilion and told the resident surgeon that here was a
suspicious that he a OF Ill right mentally II asked to be examined. The
doctor put him through h regular routine and thns said:
Right al a top"
"sueg' asked the reporter "wl you give me a certificate TIC that effect"
The doctor said he ould an did Cutehing the certificate tightly In his han
the reporter entered the Office al hour latar, walked u to the city editor, hand
ed it to him silently, and then burted OUT:
Now, 20 go get one"-Cosmopoltan.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-29
A VICTORY
AND ITS LOGIC

majority in the Republican County Committee, is an evident re.
action of Republican sentiment to organization and organization
leadership and away from the chaotic personal politics that Tor
several years have demoralized Republican party counsels in Els
sex and other counties, as well as in the State. 1t goes without
saying that organization is the life of a political party, which
must act as a unit TO attain its ends and assert its principles.
That truth is fltering through many minds that had been dazzled
by the glittering generalites of party independence and personal
politics. Chairman Dalrymple, of the Republican County Com.
mittee, is indicated in his administration of party affairs in Essex
by the results of yesterdays primaries. His management of the
campaign for the regular candidates also serves to show his
capacity for Il work so essential to party success. The main III
terest yesterday lay in the struggle for Republican party control
in Essex county, for the fact was generally known that the issue
involved important State candidates. next year, and it had been
proclaimed that Essex was the "battle ground" The outcome
will, therefore, have a farreaching effect in Republican party poll
tics in this State.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-29
THE PARADE AS A
CONGRATULATIONS

terday is evident enough in the figures of the returns. But the
effect was fairly we'll divided in the Republican vote in Essex, as
a comparison with the primary vote in 1908 shows. Both the
Regular and New Idea vote fell off in most districts, and in some
to a large extent. But it is evident that had a vote been poned
equal to that of last year the results would not materially be
changed. Other causes influenced the election, the most potent
being WEAKNESS of political chaos and a returning desire for
orderly and systematic party politics.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-29
ORGANIZATION SWEEP
IN THE "A

party policy in the Legislature. 1t is yet to be determined, in the
November election, what the political complexion of the next
Legislature shall be, whether Republican or Democratic, but that
was an after consideration that in nowise affected the purpose of
the State organization to send to the Legislature men warranted
to stand by party principles and policies. The Republican State
Committee scores a triumph that must be peculiarly gratifying to
its members.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-29
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field, as was the case last year, and the candidates competed on
equal terms after a campaign that was unrestricted in it's free.
dom of party criticism. The result afirms the old Democratic
principle of rule by majority in party affairs as well as i'll govern
ment. 1t voices the satisfaction OF the party with the manage
ment OF State Chairman Nugent and County Chairman Parmly,
and assumes the form of "a splendid tribute to their leadership.
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-29
Ftffff],fifrt
T IRISH SONGS.
{ BY AP1HUR STRINGER.

THE ssTERHoop.

THE siTERHoOD.
We knocked aitbut the Swim Seas,
I've thraveled\long and thraveled
light,
From Cardiff down No Carib keys,
FROM ohanghal roNd to Benin Blight.
From Rotterdam to iArisco Bay.
From Bristol clear Singapore.
I've swung and sung Ad had me way
Wild wimmen that T'1Asee no more.
In ford, atoll and harba town.
Far North, and far beyAnt the Line,
I've had thin, black ana white and
brown II
And shpakin' iv'ry tonguAbut mine!
Aye, kissin' back wild Turin words
I'd niver Know the meanin'Nof,
And cooin' soft loike shleepy ,sirds
W1d lips SO tired and full av love!
But, white o. black or brown, Iknew
Not wans9 their hathen tongue or
name: y.
Yet IN the epd I've found it's thrus
Most iv'ry woman weeps the same,
The Newark star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1909, 1909-09-29

Former Mayor Pagan again
enters the lists in Jersey
City for the m~ayoralty, and
opposed to him is Mayor
Fl. Otto Wittpenn, who de.