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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-18

/ 1-CliTa, Emily Edison, Mrs John R
Briggs born Chicago, III. about 1890;
died at Maple SQuare-SOuth Carolina
avenue, D street. Sixth and Seventh
streets sOuJheast-Washingt D. c.,
| about 2,30 D n, Sunday afternoon,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1910-07-18

u Peter Farley samuel GriswOld
Goodrich Born RidgedeId. Conn,
AuEvst Ie, 1873. Died New York city,
NAV g 1860
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01
Advertisers in the Eiaht.

Washington, January 31.-Those ad- vertisers who buy space in magazines are becoming factor in the fight against raising the postal rates on sec ond class matter. Former Senator William E. Mason of Chicago. repre- senting certain publishers, has sub mitted to the House committee on postoffices and post roads statements tending to show that the second class mail matter creates an immense busi- ness for matter of the first class. 4 canvass among advertisers made by one publication is said to show that in one instance a consignment of second class matter, on which the postage was S4000, created within 30 days first-class mail matter business amounting to 40000 was the comparison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01
$25.oO Fire at HayleyvIlIe.

Haleyville, January 3l--(Special. At 8 o'clock this morning the back end Of the Wilson and the J. J. Kennedy stores were found to be abiazs, and before the flames could be checked the Stewart Mercantile company's large store and Shipman Bros store were also on fire. The intense heat soon had the buildings across the street burning and F, V Bateg store, the Win ston County News office, ". V. May halls law offioe. the barber shop and the large barn and stables of John D. Haley were all totally destroyed.
 It looked as if the whole center Of the town was doomed, but tho Donaldson ce- ment block building, occupied by tho Winston Drug company and the Douglass Bros stopped the travel Of the fire, though the upper windows were all burned and the woodwork repeatedly caught fire but was put out before much damage was done.
 The large lumber sheds of the Richard 50 Lumber company were only saved by the use of salt and water, thrown on the roof, and had 1t caught the fire would have spread much further.
 The utter absence of any adequate wa ter supply or fire fighting apparatus leaves the town helpless in the face of these disasters. It was only two years ago the Shipman and adjoining stores were totally burned and the present buildings have not been built much over a year.
 Many are urging the council to prohibit the building of frame houses within cer- tain limits.
 The total loss from the fire is estimated at $25, 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01

same way which lays by corn on slight bed with dirt around the feed roots, be- fore hardly punching for tassel. Lay by early, as more corn is ruined by late ploying than by lack of blowing. NO hoeing should be necessary, and thinning Is easier with one stalk In hill. Rub corn with coal tar if birds or chicks are bad.
 On sandy soils I would use for a 2o-40 bushel yield 100 pounds acid phosphate 100 pounds kainit per acre, mixed, and 75 pounds nitrate of soda at last blow ing, leaving corn 1920 Inches in drill. rows six feet apart. For 40-60 bushel yield I would double amount of mixed fertil- izer, and also use 125 pounds nitrate of soda leaving corn 14-18 inches in drill, rows six feet apart. Clay land is said to require more phosphoric acid and less potash; the fertilizlng not so late nor the planting so early; but this I do not know of my own experience.
 Mix your own fertilizer-you will then know what you have, save money and learn what your land really needs
 If you cannot grow peas, then try vel vet beans or iron peas. or some nitrogen gathering crop which will save your buy ing more of this expensive element next year than is absolutely necessary.
 The land in these wide rows is not wasted for it gives better room to cul- IVales enaDleS tno pldiil to bel ihotS sunshine and light, besides raising the vegetable matter, which is the very life of tho soil-without it land can never be made rich, no matter how much commercial fertilizer is used, nor can this fertilizer be made to pay on land lacking in vegetable matter however well cultivated.
 Never burn vines or stalks or grass, unless 1t be nut grass; and turn under all dead vegetable matter possible, gradually deeper and deeper until your soil will have enough fertility and hold enough moisture to make good crops at small cost, almost regardless of sea- sons.
 Get the best seed corn in your neigh borhood, that which does well in other sections may utterly fail when changed to yours. Select heavy solid. regular ears of medium size, and slightly tap ering toward silk ends, well filled out between the rows and at both ends with grains long, full, thick and free from weevils. Next fall select this from small, well-shaped stalks in field.
 Do not pull fodder or cut tcps if you can possibly help. for either will lessen the yield
 An acre of strong stiff land well pre- pared and fertilized, after oats, and planted in sorghum or sorghum and peas, will make more forage than many acres of fodder at much less cost.
 We learn nothing by doing nothing new; If you are not satisfied with your present crop yield, try an acre by this method and follow it closely, and, even if it does not suit you, 1t may teach you what will.
 E. McIvER WILLIAMSON.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01
FLAMES DESTROY
 ANNISTON SCHOOL Leighton Avenue Building Is
 Completely Burned FAD FIRE AT HALEYVlLLE S25,0oo Blaze Occurs in Winston Coun- ty Town-conflaaration at Ash vile Totally Destroys High
 School Building.

Anniston, January S1.-(Special. .)-Fire completely destroyed the Leighton avenue school building here this afternoon. The fire originated in a fiue of the annex that had recently been pressed into use as a school room on account of the con gested condition of the main building, and which was heated by stove. Owing to the location of the building on a big hill in the extreme northwestern part of the city, and the high wind which pre- vailed, the fire was extremely hard to handle, the firemen being handicapped by a poor water pressure.
 The building was located between Eigh- teenth and Nineteenth streets on Blue Mountain avenue and the nearest water )plug to 1t was a block and a half away Only two lines of hose could be run to the burning building, and it was given up shortly after the firemen arrived.
 The total loss on the building is about $2O000 with $550O insurance.
 The building was the property of Grace Episcopal church, and was built about the same time as the Noble institute by the Same udu, Edn NODlb. II was designed as a school for boys, Noble in- stitute being an exclusive girls school, but the institution was never a success. It was willed to Grace church by MT. Noble, and leased by the city for a public school building. The fixtures are also a total loss. amounting to 5000 with no in- surance.
 Only the walls of the original building, which was one story. remain standing the additions made by the city being con- structed of brick and the walls compara- lively thin.
 It Is not known yet just what arrange ments will be made for the care of the pupils attending this school. but when seen this afternoon Superintendent D. R. Murphy. said that the only logical solu- tion of the problem would be to use the Wilmer avenue school in a double daily shift, letting the regular pupils of this school attend in the morning and those from the Leighton avenue school attend in the afternoon.
 The fact that the fire occurred while school was in session and all the chil- dren were removed from the building without the least injury. speaks well for the efficiency of the regular fire drill, and the cool-headedness of the teachers
 Very few of the books of the pupils were saved.
 While the fire companies of the city were at the Leighton avenue school, ad- ditional alarms were turned in from Eighth and Wilmer and Fifteenth and Glen Addie. The fire at the former was in a cottage owned by L. H. Kaplan and extinguished before much damage
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01
LAW MAKERS CUT
 THE SCHOOL FUND

Jackson, Miss, January S1-(Special.)- After lengthy debate today the senate passed the common school appropriation bill. as amended, cutting it down from s1.5Oo.oOo to s1.424.oes per year. Motion to reconsider the Agricultural High school bill failed and the bill carries 5000 for each school.
 The senate committee on constitution reported favorable on resolution to me- moriaiize Congress into electing United States senators by direct vote.
 Among new bills offered in the senate was one changing date for selecting road overseers from March to January, provid- ing for prevention and spread of tubercu. iosis, appropriating $25.o0o to the support of the Old Ladies' home at Jackson. MT. Potter's bill authorizing municipal depos- itors was passed by a vote of 3s to l.
 The Vance pension bill, carrying $400,- 900 per year, was made special order for tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01
Nervous
 Prostratiol1 For Three Years

"Dr. Miles Restorative Nerv- inc cured me of a period of nervous prostration of over three years duration, and the Anti- Pain Pills are as necessary to us as the roof of our house. They have been household rem- edies with us for many years"
 VIM. J. LOUGHRAN,
 1914 Catherine St.,
 Philadelphia, Penna. Much sickness is due to nerv- ous troubles. Headache, dig ziness, epilepsy and insanity are nervous troubles. Then there is large class of disorders which arise from a weakness of the nerves of ar organ or part. as weak lungs, heart, stomach. kidney, bladder, eyes, etc. Dyspepsia and indigestion are usually the result of nervous disorders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01
ARGU MENT BEGINS
 IN COOPER CASE

Nashville. January 31.-Argument upon the exceptions of the Cooper murder case, appealed some months ago to the Ten nessee supreme court, will begin tomor- row. Convicted of the murder of Senator k. W. Carmack on November 9, 1908. sen- fenced to 20 years in the state peniten- tiary, Colonel Cooper and his son. Robin Cooper have been under heavy bond since the decision of the case by the Davidson criminal court
 Judge J. M Anderson, leading counsel for the defense, the compliments in err TOT. will open the argument and will be followed by Attorney General James T. Gates and Gen. Luke D. Wright. ex-Sec- retary of War
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01
At the orpheum-vaudeviIIe

The bill at the Orpheum this week is ono which should not only attract large aud fences, but the several acts are of char acter which should appeal to the theatre goer of the more refined taste. Every number has features of a commendable nature, and each entertainer is an artist in his or her particular line.
 Gus Edwards Night Birds. with Miss Nellie Brewster in the leading part. is un- doubtedly one of the most elaborate vau- deville productions ever seen in Birming- ham. The act is one of singing and dancing, and is particularly notable for the costuming and the merit of the voices of the different members of the little company, which numbers A. Miss Brew ster has an exceptionally pleasing voice and the rendition of the chorus is fine. The act is something of scenic produc- ton, and contains several unique feat ures. It was warmly received last night and will prove an attractive feature of the Orpheum bill this week.
 Irene Lee and her brothers are novelty dancers and vocalists and their act is thoroughly commendable. They present a number of eccentric dances which are highly entertaining and the stage setting of the act is elaborate.
 The Terrell brothers, comedy cyclists. are extraordinary performers in their chosen line. Bicycle acts have become so numerous in vaudeville that frequent ly they are more or less tiresome to the audience. but such is not the case with this act. Both of the cyclists are won- derful performers. and their act goes off with the greatest ease. The audience last night was unusually appreciative of this number.
 Paul Nevins and Miss Ruby Erwood have an act made up essentially of stunts in dancing and in this line they are wonders, Miss Erwood being an excep- tionally graceful little dancer. However. MT. Nevins' songs were one of the hits of the entire show His interpretation of the negro character greatly amused his auditors. and he was repeatedly encoreu.
 Hal Merritt "The College Boy From Ipswitch," has rather unique act in the way of monoogue Illustrated by pictures which MT. Merritt draws before his audi ence. His manner is pleasing and many of his remarks are wonderfully bright.
 The La-Vine- -Cimaron trio have an act in grotesque acrobatic comedy. Their sketch is a travesty on physical culture and their gymnastic stunts are set off to considerable advantage by the clever humor. Their performance is one of high class, free from the objectionable feat ures too frequently found in acrobatic acts. and last nights audience frequently expressed their appreciation of the act by round applause.
 The usual Orpheum pictures are shown, and they are of an entertaining nature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01
Hloh School at AshviIle Burns.

Ashville. January s1.-(Special.)-A Il O clock this morning a fire broke out ih Brazwe1ls restaurant. and what might have proven a disastrous confagration was overcome by an early discovery of the flames. Shortly after the blaze in the restaurant was extinguished a second alarm was turned in from the high school building. This structure was practically destroyed at a loss of about s45,000, with no insurance. It was feared at one time that the flames would spread to ad- joining buildings but by hard work the fire was confined to the one building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01

the cheerful cripple. and E. G. Romine is an excellent MT. Wiggs. Among the numerous feminine members of the cast. Miss vivia ogden is due the full need of praise for her side-splitting portrayal of Mis- Hazy.', Space would not be wasted in special mention of the many others in the cast, but 1t must suffice to say that much credit is due Misses May McManus, Ruth Handforth, Anna Fields. and. in fact. all the others. The young CT members of the company. Misses Ruth Finley, Florence Finley, Agnes Wilson, David Storrie, are all very clever.
 Mrs. wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" is a play which, like other perennial offer ings, seems destined to long life. It is a play which attracts, never repels, the lover of clean and wholesome amusement. In writing the book on which it is found ed Alice Hogan Rice made herself famous, and deservedly so. The characters of the Cabbage Patch" are not overdrawn caricatures, but persons who live and are known to every observer of human life. In admiring the play the public admires only a true picture of life among the downtrodden, and demonstration of the fact that the milk of human kindness is not unknown in the slums.
 A play which leaves one better for the seeing 1t is Mrs wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" E. T.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01
ECZEMA DURABLE
 PROOF NOW AT 25c

It is usually very costly to consult a specialist in any disease, but for % cents, on a special offer those suffering from eczema or any form of skin diseases can now get absolutely instant relief, with prospect of an early cure.
 A special trial size bottle of oil of win- terereen. thymol and glycerine. etc. as compounded in the Chicago laboratories of the D. D. D. Company. may be had in any drug store on this special 15 cent offer. This one bottle will convince you. The itch will be allayed instantly. imme- diately, and soon you will sec signs of shn oure. Ask your druggist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01
Negro and Wife Shot Down.

Oakyale, Miss, January S1.-Called to the door of their home by an un- known party at Furniss, Miss., late last night, Lee Roys, negro. and his wife were shot down. They are expected to die. The assailant then visited an, other negro's house nearby and shot and killed the occupant. The trouble is believed to be the outgrowth os the whipping of white man by 8 negro in the community in which the shoot Aug occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01
Explosion Causes a Panic.

Cincinnati, Ohio, January 31-6hat- tering windows for two blocks and per- ceptible throughout the entire down. town district, the explosion of nat ural gas tank in jewelry store caused a panic in tho Gibson House adjoining the place and in the crowded streets, which was prevented from assuming serious proportions only by the entire department and mounted police. Ths damage will reach several thousand dollars.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01
ADJUSTMENTS.
"The Golden Butterfly"

The Dallas CTex.) Daily Times-Herald theatre tonight in De Koven & Smiths latest comic opera, "The Golden Butter fly:
 "A large audience welcomed Grace Van Studdiford, queen of light opera singers, and her company in The Golden But terfiy last night. The production eclipses all that was claimed. It is magnificently staged and costumed and a prettier or more chic bunch of chorus girls would be hard to find.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01
Street Car Men Get a Raise.

Roanoke. Va, January 31.-The Roanoke Railway and Electric Com pany today announced an increase of 1 cent an hour in the pay of conductors and motormen. The increase was vol untarily made on the part of the con- pany
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01
Mrs. wises of the Cabbage Patch"

It has been more than once demonstrat- ed that when Liebler & Co.'S name Is attached to a production it is more than well worth whle.' Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch," as given last night.for the first performance of weeks stay at the Bijou, Is certainly credit to it's man. agers. It is, in truth, such an excellent presentation that the familiar advertis- ing phrase. "A $2 show for 50 cents," might be suffered to adorn it's billboards with some show of modesty.
 The company is good. If some new phrase could be invented which would convey the idea Of well balanced and uniformly good" it should certainly be applied to the cast. Miss Helen Weath- ersby is as naturally human Mrs. Wiggs as could be required for the part. 'When she is near" says Lovey Mary, ''I can almost see the sun a-shinin' and hear the birds a-singin.' !" The tribute may be paid to the character and the portrayer alike. A comedian of ability Is Thomas Aiken, who essays with entire success the role of MT. stubbins. J. Fred Hol- loway is admirably cast as Chris Hax.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01
Aoreement Reached on waoes.

Cincinnati, January 31.-The Queen and Crescent railway telegraph opera tors, who made demands for new wage and time schedules some weeks ago, are reported to have reached an agree ment with the road.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01
Henry w. Taft Is Better.

Pasadena. Cal, January 31.-The condition of Henry w. Taft, brother of the President, who is suffering from an attack of erysipelas, was reported favorable today
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01
Restorative Nervine

soothes the irritated nerves, and assists the nerve cells to gener- ate nerve force.
 pr. MIIes' NervIne Is sold by all drues gIsts. if the first bottle faIls to benefit, your druggist will return your money.
 MILES MEDICAL co., Eii<kart, lndL
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-01

was done before the equipment could be transferred. The latter proved a false alarm
Connecticut western news., 1910-10-13
General Markets.

BUTTER-Firm on top grades; receipts. 13 LAO packages; creamery, specials. per lb., 3O15c.: extras, 29c.; thirds to firsts. Aa 2Sc. state dairy, finest, 2Sc. common to prime, 2Sa27c.; process. specials, ZIG; sec onds to extras, 22a261Rc.; factory, June make. 23a24c.; current make, 22a23c.; im- itation creamery, 24a5c.
 CHEESE-Steady: receipts. s,644 boxes: state, e,>whole milk, specials, l511alic., ah er- age fancy small, white. 15hc; larre, white. I5hc.; small, colored, 1554c.; larse, colored l5Ac.; choice, 14Aat5c.; good to prime, 14a141kc.; com non to fair. nalSAc skins, specials, l2%c.; average fancy, llh al2c: fine, 10Aa1lc.; fair to good, sa1oc comr,on ra7c.: full skins, 2a4c.
 FGGS-Fun; receIpts, l4,ost cases. state, Pennsylvania and nearby, hennery. white. S4a42c; gathered, white, 32a3Sc.; hennery. brown. 32a34c.: gathered, brown, 29aS1c., fresh gathered, extra firsts, 275haSlsc. 6rsts, 26a27c.; seconds, 24a5c.
 HAY AND STRAW-Firm; timothy per 100 lbs; SOc.a$1.121z; shipping, 7oc.; clover, mixed, 6Oa95c.; clover, 60a75c.: long rye straw. 55a6Oc; oat and wheat, 40a45c. half bales, 2ikc. less.
 LIVE fPOULTRY-weaker on chickens; spring chickens. per h.. 15c.; fowls, 17c. yoosters, 12c. ducks, 15c.; turkeys, l2al5c. geese, 13c.; guinea fowls, per pair, 60c ; pigeons, per pair, 200.
 DRESSED POULTRY - Steady: fresh killed turkeys. western. springs. per lb.. 2Oa&c: old. iSa22c.; broilers, Philadelphia suuab. per paIr. 4Oa5Oc.; to lbs. to pair, per lb, 23a24c; Pennsylvania, 10 | lbs. to pair, per lb.. lJaEOc.
 MEATS-L.ve veal calves, common to choice, per 100 lbs, $Sa11; culls, Soar; live calves. buttermilks. S5a5.50: grassers, S4a5, country dressed veal calves, prime. per h., 14Jka15c common to good, 9a14c. barn. yard calves, 7a9c.
Connecticut western news., 1910-10-13
Coral Rnnfa Inland.

Mention of coral reefs brings to ones mind a picture of palm dotted islets girt with white sands in a tropical sea, but geologists find coral reefs in the midst of great continents These, of course, belong to q pnst age of the earth's history, but on that account they are the more interesting Within late years several remarkable reefs of fossil coral have been explored near Bainbridge, on the Flint river, in Georgia. In one case very large DOT tion of the reef exposed consisted of coral heads, some of which were more than foot in diameter Between twenty-five and thirty species of coral have been recognized In these reefs. They are ascribed to the tertiary age. -uarper's Weekly.
Connecticut western news., 1910-10-13
UNABLE TO COMPLY
Mrs F. Hitchcock Could Not Entertain Great Burlington Club Women.

Mrs r F1ltcncock CoulQ Not Entertain
 Great Burlington Club Women.
 To Mrs F. Hitchcock belongs the first honor of having been asked to entertain the Thursday Morning Club of Great Harrington at her home, Meadowland Farm. The president of said club, Mrs R. O. Harper in a letter dated April 25th writes thus: Il am wondering if some- time in the future you. could be per suaded to give us (Thursday Morning Club a morning entertainment. We would greatly appreciate the same.
 Mrs Hitchcock greatly appreciated the honor but, as yet, finds no spare time to set aside from her special line of work. to give to entertainments of any kind The Thursday Morning Club is notably fine one and it is hoped that the substi tute named for Mrs Hitchcock will seize the opportunity to meet the ladies of this club. She has wished that the Cranford might have such an oppor- tunity, for the smaller clubs should rub shoulders now and then with the larger. for to never do so is to get into ruts and other ways not conducive to the highest good of the members. Just as a sheep herder is said to become silly or queer, living with nothing but the sheep for company, so will club develop mary objectionable features that keeps en. hrely to itself. The progressive club woman of to-day should be a good mixer" as Mrs Longworth expressed it, for ill no better way can she get at a fairly correct estimate of herself. and will not feel unduly exalted when among her interiors. nor unduly de. pressed when in the society of her superiors, as, more often than not, she will be. CLUB MLMBERs.