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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27
TWENTY-FIVE GIRLS LOSE
 THEIR LIVES IN FLAMES
 OF BURNING FACTORY
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 -~~ Hogg running In from the hallway tearing at her shirtwaist. I think she must have been on fire then. I saw her run to a window and jump out. Then all the girls ran to the windows. There was a lot of smoke in the room by that time and the flames were be- ginning to come through the floor Not all the windows had fire escapes and some of the girls did not have sense enough to go to the right windows They could not be dragged away. got out on fire escape and rem em- bered not to jump from the top land ing. Everything happened so quickly that I could not follow all of 1t. but l think some of the girls must have been crowded off the ladder by the crush behind them."
 Fireman Brown, who turned in the alarm, was at work directly opposite the building. cleaning the windows of the engine house, where he is stationed. He saw girl rush out of the factory into the street, sc~eamng and wringing her hands. There's fire in there,' she cried. pointing back to the hallway. Brown did not wait to ask questions: he turned in an alarm and then dashed up the fire es- cape. Already he found 40 girls at the fourth story windows. some of them so ddNeu lidL they ndu not the Wlt 10 pull down the sashes and climb out Brown smashed in the window and began pulling girls through to the fire escape. He counted 10 that fled past him.
 Tt was the most horrible thing I've ever seen" he said afterward. '"rhe girls were popping up from every window like rats from a burning bin. I never saw d fire spread SO fast. Before we could get the girls through the windows out on the fire escapes the flames were licking the wooden sashes.''
 Fire Chief Astley laid the responsibility for loss of. life. on delay in turning ill an alarm. He says five minutes were lost in trying to fight the blazing gasoline with sand in a barrel.
 If those precious minutes had not been wasted he almost sobbed, i've would not have lost one single life.'
 Frederick Weilmar, chief inspector of the public prosecutors office, is making an investigation to determine the respon- sibility of the tenants and owners.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27
STREET HERE SHORT
 TIME YESTERDAY

o. D. Street, United States district att torney, was in Birmingham yesterday CT route to his home in Guntersville. He has been in Jasper during the past few days engaged upon some legal matters.
 He stated yesterday that plans for the prosecution of the Southern Wholesale Grocers' case had been outlined by off, fieers of the department of justice and tbat it was daily expected that the circuit court of appeals would act upon the gov- ernment petition to expedite the cause. Upon the action of the court of appeals Mir Street said the work of appointing an examiner and going into the cas- would be started. Fl
 "The only development in the case of' the government against the Southern Wholesale Grocers' association is the di- rection from the department of justice that a capable lawyer be appointed ex- aminer" said MT. Street This will be done I will hold conference with Gen. Luke E. Wright or Caruthers Ew- ire very soon and agree upon an ex- amner suitable to all parties" i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27
HELD FOR RECKLESS
 RUNNING OF GAR

N. w. Echols, a street car motorman, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Offi- cer Lowe. charged with reckless running of street car. Echols was operating a fair grounds car and Lowe charges that he was running the at the rate of 12 miles an hour down Third avenue.
 When the car passed Nineteenth street about midway the block it struck pony cart in which were two little girls and a boy. The trap slid along before the car but did not turn over. The wheel caught in the guard rail and the buggy was about to turn over when Dispatcher Nor man Morrison lifted the wheels clear of the track and the buggy was pushed aside by the car.
 It is considered marvellous that the buggy was not overturned and the three small children thrown under the car. Eehols made bond Immediately after his arrest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27
COUPLE HELD UP
 ON FIFTH AVENUE
ROTH ARE ROBBED AND MAN IS COMPELLED TO GIVE UP CLOTH ING-yICINITY sCoURED BY A SQUAD OF POLICE

J. A. owen and a lady companion were hold up last night at Il o'clock near Twenty-ninth street and Fifth avenue by negro man. Owen was relieved of about Ss and watch. The negro also forced him to remove his clothing and then to go down the road.
 Owen immediately telephoned the police station and an automobile full of officers was rushed to the scene. detachment was rushed to the lady's house and found that she had returned. The negro took a valuable watch and a small amount of money from her and permitted her to go.
 The officers secured the territory and arrested Reuben Smith, a negro, who answered to the description furnished and who could give no satisfactory ex- planation of his presence.
 The lady was greatly shocked at her experience and almost unnerved by the encounter. She gave the following ac- count of the affair to Chief Bodeker:
 MT. Owen and myself were walking home and had reached Twenty-nnth street when low, chunky negro jumped out from behind the trees and threw a pistol in owens face and forced him to take off his clothes and throw them to him. He then made him go down the road. When Owen had gone the negro threw a revolver in my face and told me he would blow my brains out if did not give him my watch. I gave it to him with some money I had. The ne- gro was a low, chunky, yellow-skinned man. I then walked home"
 Owen told the following story of the hold-up: When we reached Twenty ninth street negro man stepped out from the side of the road and told me he was a professional highwayman. He told me to take off my clothes and threat ened to kill me if I didn't. He then told me to throw them to him and go and get s. and when I brought that back I could have the clothes and the girl. I telephoned the police station and bor- rowed some clothes. The negro got a watch and about SS from me-"
 Immediately the report reached police headquarters an automobile full of off cers was rushed to the scene. Chief Bodeker also went in another automo- bile The chief personally directed the search, but Reuben Smith was the only negro found near the place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27
MRS. MAVERICK WILL BE HERE THIS WEEK
AMERICAN WOMAN WAS UNJUsTLY CONFINED FOR 15 YEARS IN ENG- LIsH PRISON AND IS WORKING FOR PRISON REFORM

Dr. J. H. Phillips announces for next Thursdays number on the Lyceum course Mrs. Florence E. Maybrick, one of the most noted women on the lecture plat form today. She brings a message which has aroused great audiences all over the country, and will 'be of special interest to people of Alabama.
 While b years in unjust confinement in an English prison she received larger share of official recognition and public championship than any woman prisoner in history The lord chief justice of England and many prominent statesmen asserted their belief in her innocence. The judge who tried her for the alleged pois- oning of her husband-a victim of the drug habit-was not normal mentally when he charged the jury for conviction contrary to the evidence adduced, and died shortly afterward insane. England had at that tune no criminal court of appeal to which Mrs. Maybrick's case could be sent for retrlal.
 A petition presented to the British gov ernment which created a profound sem sation was signed by Levi P. Morton. vice president; James G. Blaine, Secre-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27
BIG DEMOCRATIC RALLY
 TO BE HELD IN BALTIMORE
 VERY EARLY IN JANUARY
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 and declared himself ready and willing to do anything that would promote party harmony and success. He pointed out the dangers in the holding of a ''conference" and declared that to attempt to indicate policies or formulate a platform at this time would be unwise and unnecessary. Friction and dscord would inevitably fol- low.
 The suggestion that celebration of the democratic victory in the nature of a Jackson day banquet and mass meeting however, met with his hearty approval He said he would not only attend, but would do all he could to make it a sue cess As chairman of the national com nittee he felt that to lend himself to any plan that would look like at tcfnpt to commit the democratic party to any particular policy or man would be ridiculous. To the plan of a general cele- bration and ratification of the party vic tory he felt that he could lend himself without mpropriety or criticism and would gladly do it.
 Representative Clark declared that he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27
NEW ORLEANS MEN
 BUY SOME COAL LANDS

The purchase of 12,00o acres of rich coal lands on the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic railroad and the Louisville and Nashville by Gilbert & Clay, two wealthy men of New Orleans, was announced in local real estate circles yesterday.
 The purchasers. it is stated upon au- tnority, intend to improve the lands by opening coal mines and construction or washers and other appurtenances re- quired at coal mines.
 The two railroads upon which are io cated the new properties will construct sidetracks to the mines and assist In ev- cry way in the development of the prop critics. The purchase price of the lana was not given out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27

felt that a conference of self-appointed delegates who met at the edge of one part of the country would not be a wise move from the standpoint of democratic harmony. He favored Jackson day eel ebration in Baltimore, to which should be invited the leading democrats of the country He declared his desire to CO., operate with the Maryland democrats, in what he considered 6 thoroughly com mendable move and asserted his unqual- fled belief in the entire unselfshness of the motives that have inspired the move ment
 The members of the local committee propose to start work at once with the determination of making the mass meet ing and banquet the biggest of the kind ever held in the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27


 tary of State, and other prominent of- ficfals. Another by Mrs Harrison and the ladies of President Harrison's cab
 met besides S00000 American women. An other bore 50O,000 signatures of United States citizens. The signers of these pe- uitions and their families and friends form the greater part of Mrs. Maybricks audi ences. She never fails to draw a large crowd of women and the best men Tn the community who are interested in the uplift of humanity.
 Cornelius V. Collins, superintendent of New York state prisons, speaks highly of her special ability and interest in fur thering the cause of the convict and ex- convict classes On the counsel of the late Bishop Potter of New York she took up platform work as he believed she had a message strong enough to command att tention.
 Mrs Maybrick is aflaine with desire to bring good to prisoners out of her own sufferlngs and experiences, and is work ing without interfering. For the purpose of illustration, and to give the younger generation fuller conception of her ex- perience, she dwels upon the deplorabe incidents of her trial and imprisonment This plan of her lecture satisfies the cu- rious that she is not a notoriety seek CT, but an earnest woman with her heart so full of the cause Of the prisoner tnat her story is but a tool for the accoln- plshment of her present purpose. She is already seeing practical fruit of her work on the platform. She submits to commit teeinen who desire to further the cause of humanity and righteousness, her lec- ture, Tn and Out of Prison." Her lec- ture deals with the difference in the pro- cedure of the criminal courts of England and the United States; of the penal sys- tems of these two countries, rules, work, food and the psychological effect upon prisoners under the discipline of each. and the power and influence of religion and education In prison.
 Mrs. Maybrick hopes that by contrib uting information derived from her per sonal experie7-s~ and visits to prisons to create a sentiment that will develop and place the systems of the states in har- mony with the highest standard of mod ern progress.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27

eoiors is more than evidenced by the pres- ent convention.
 HoIstein Gets Loving Cup
 A handsome silver. loving cup was pre- sented by MT. Eldridge at the close of his speech to Dr. G. L. Hostein, the retiring grand regent, in token of appre- citation of the members for Dr. Ho-stein's work. The retiring regent responded feel iIlgly.
 Owing to the lateness of the hour, the other speakers on the programme responded to their toasts brify, though wittily and appropriately. One of the best was the speech of Dr. M. H. Eos ter of Shreveport. who had as his sub 5ect, The Ladies' The others who lent their wit to the occasion were Dr. J. r. Grant, whose toast was "Bones;' R. G. McGahey, on ''The Activities" Dr. J. c. Anthony, on Birmingham; ;'' Dr. A. K. Bliss, Jr.,- on "The Mask" M. P. James, on "The Senior;' D. M. Col Her. on "rhe Freshman" J. w Wade, R. R. Duke and representatives of the press. The banquet and convention closed with the singing of the frater- nifty song, as given above.
 The 18th biennial convention of Kappa Psi fraternity is voted by all delegates as the most successful of all. Each of the visiting delegates was loud in his praise of. the royal manner In which the mem bers of Kappa chapter, the Birmingham Alumni chapter, the citizens in general and the press have co-operated to make the convention a success. .
 The following members of the con vention committee had all the arrange ments in charge: pr. A. R. Bliss, chair man, pr. W. A. Martin, Dr. F. w. Har- ris. pr. M. P, James. Dr., J. T. Galloway, pr H. P. Hanna, pr. R. G. McGahey Dr. w. A. Sewell, Dr. T. Bridges, Dr. w. A. Avery, Dr. w. F. Caffee.
 l'lc sue IS If tie convention dance was due largely to the assistance of Mrs. w. A. Martin, Mrs. A. R. Bliss Jr., Mrs. T. r. Grace, Mrs. w. c Gewin.
 officers of the fraternity of Kappa Psi, whose convention was held in Bir- lLinsnam last weeE, were elected at the business meeting of the conven- tion held yesterday morning at the Chamber of Commerce auditorium.
 Dr. R. B. Hayes of Fayetteville, N C.. was chosen to head the Fraternity during the next two years
 Following were the other officers elected:
 Justin F. Grant of Atlanta, grane vice regent; Press w. Eldridge of New York city, secretary and treasurer Her~v l. Goechel of New York, grant registrar, and J. Richard Bliss of Bir- mingham, grand historian and editor
 The place of meeting for the nexl grand convention has not been decide, upon. It is generally understood tha the city to be chosen is Boston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27
Free Rheumatism
 Cure
Home Cure Will He Given FRI
 n.. One Xh.. Had If

A Home Cure Will Be Given FREE
 By One Wh.. Had It
 In the spring of 1893 l was at tackled by Muscular and Inflamma- tory Rheumatism. suffered as only those who have it know, Tor over three years. ! tried remedy af- ter remedy. and doctor after doctor. but such relief as l received was only temporary. Finally l found remedy that cured me completely, and 1t has never returned. I have given it to a number who were ter ribly afflicted and even bed ridden with Rheumatism and it effected cure in every case.
 will send a free trial of this precious remedy by mail, postpaid to any sufferer who writes for it. Just fiji out the coupon below and mail it to me today.
 Mark H. Jackson. No. 65S James Street Syracuse. N. Y.
 MT. Jackson Is responsible. Above statement true.-Pub.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27
Under New Management

The Marquce Hairdressing Parlors, 413 N. Nineteenth street, now under the management of Mrs. w. G. Johnson Of Atlanta, Ga, have been recently re- modelled and are thoroughly up-to date in every respect, and are equipped to give you the best possible service in facial massage. hairdressing. manicur- ing, shampooing, etc. A Beauty Parlor which really beautifies. Satisfaction guaranteed and prices reasonable. We cordially invite the public to call.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27
KAPPA PSIS HAVE
 DELIGHTFUL SPREAD Banquet Held Last Night at
 Hotel Hillman TOASTS ALL EXCELLENT Number of Prominent Birmingham Physicians Were Among Speakers. Dr. F. G. Grace Presided as
 Toastmaste
ToASTS ALL EXCELLENT
FRATERNITY SONG

"K-A-Double PA PSI spells
 Kappa Psi, Proud of all the members that are in 1t: Divil a man'll say a. word agin it; K-A-Double PA P-S-I, or
 bust! Medicine, or pharmacy, or any thing it ought to be: Kappa Psi-that's us!' (Tune, "Harrigan.'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27
PERSONAL

Mrs. Hattie Alexander and Miss Eula Donavan are visiting relatives in Greens boro.
 Mrs. Cathe1ine Houston Fisher of Au- gusta is the guest of Mrs. H. J. Fite on Fifth avenue.
 j. A. Bennie of Nashville, Tenn, re- turned home today after visiting his mother, Mrs. B. Brophy, who has been very i'll.
 Mrs. M. R. Hall and little son, Thom- as Lamar, of Greensboro have returned hcme after a pleasant visit to her sis ter, Mrs. R. c. Workman, of Woodlawn.
 Mrs. Simon Well of Philadelphia, who has made quite an extensive trip through the entire west and south, is now visit ing her relatives, MT. and Mrs. B.. sehoenfeld, 1423 South Tenth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27
FOR LADIES

Abingdon. III. After years of suffer- ing from Kidney, Bladder and Rheu- matic trouble, was given up to die by my home doctors. A friend had me to use one bottle of Halls Texas Wonder and 1t cured me.--Mrs. Wm. Cline. Sold by druggists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27

Ladies' Suits been selling at $l2OO and $l5.OO, extra special S6.SS Ladies and Misses Basket, Mannish and Broadcloth Coat-Suits strictly man-tailor- ed, actually worth $25.OO, extra
 Ladies Long Broadcloth, Kersey-cloth and Serge Coats black and all colors, the SEQ values, this Sale only. .......... S11.9S Ladies' Fine Caracul and Plush Long Cloaks very much in demand right now are offered in the special sale. The values are $25O0, this Sale. $f6.9S Ladies'. Misses and ChiIdren's Sweat CTS at fifty cents on the dollar.
 Ladies' Voile Skirts, black and all oolors, worth S7.SO, only... ...........S4.9S Ladies and Misses Heavy Serge Skirts, Blue, Black, Brown and Fancies, been selling at 5000, now. .......... S4.9S I adjes' Net Shirtwaists, .Grays and Creams only worth $500, each. S1.OO Ladies Silk Waists. worth $50 at $1.95 Linen Waists, slightly shop-worn, worth Small lot of fine lace and embroidered Waists. the s garment, this sale .$1.49 5 pairs of fine Silk Lse Hose for ladies and misses, for. ........,... .SI.OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27
V. M. C. A. Meeting

The mass meeting for men at the Pas time theatre this afternoon will be a service of special interest. w. R. Newell of Chicago, the noted Bible teacher and evangelist, will be the speaker. The Man Up a Tree will be the subject of his address.
 MT. Newell is forceful and helpful speaker and his address this afternoon will doubtless attract g large number of men. These meetings are held under the auspices of the Young Mems Christian association The preliminary service be- gins at 3:s0 o'clock and will include se- lections by the association orchestra and the singing of chorus songs All men are cordially invited.
 Talk life insurance with Her bert J. Baum. s.,,s <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27

pairs of Real Silk Hose, worth $3OO, thlS sale $A.JS Soc Knit Vest only. y............. 39c soc Knit Pants at ....... S9c $100 Union Suits only ......... 49c Children's Knit Vests and Pants, worth $1.00, per suit only ............. .49c Misses and Childrens Union Suits. worth anywhere 65c, this sale =. 25c Boys heavy weight Ribbed Hose. worth 40c, only. y................ .[Sc Ladies' Serge and Chiffon Panama Dress es, all colors, real value $500, this Sale Olly ...., Sl.JO Ladies' fine Velvet, Chiffon. Crepe Meteor and fancy Silk Dresses, a beautiful range of colors ,al! the latest and newest styles, go in this Sale at greatly Reduced Prices. $500 Silk Petticoats only. ....... .$2.95 Persian Silk Petticoats only ...... .$4.95 Heatherbloom Petticoats, $2.50 values, only. .................. .S1.95 Mercerized Petticoats only ...... 49c
 Every garment advertised here guar anteed to be worth forty per cent. more than the prices named, or money re- funded
 We rebate R. R. Fare through the Business Mems League.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27
Holstein Gets Loving Cup

colors is more than evidenced by the pres ent convention"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-11-27
The American Cloak & Suit Col
 1928 and 193O Third Avenue. THE EXTRA SPECIAL PRICES ON

Coaks Suits Knit Underwear Hosiery Waists Skirts Muslin Underwears Silk Peicoats KmonoS and Sweaters Will Be Interesting News for the Ladies Misses and Children The Garments Offered Below Are HghClaS and All Made to Order
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-13
ROADS TO ENSLEY ARE IN BAD SHAPE Towns Have Been the Chief
 Offenders AT THE MILL Alfred Johnson and Nester Carlson Are Both Severely Hurt - General
 News Events of Interest
 in Steel City

The Wretched condition of the roads leading frcm Birmingham to Ensley has been the occasion of much com plaint by the road travelling public anu has caused no little inconvenience.
 There arc five roads connecting BIT mingham with the Steel City, yet, ac- cording to the statements of Juose \. ". Scott, ". B. Veal Dr. W. H. Wynne, N. B. Gay and many others' who use the roads, there is not one of the five that is fit to travel on. The chief point of complaint seems 10 be in and about Graymont, while there is much complaint of many other places.
 The several former municipalities along the route seem to have been the principal offenders. as the best parts of the road are tho ose kept up by the county Anyway. the condi- ton of the roads is wretched. At both ends of the route there is just cause for complaint. Many of the streets in Ensley are in a deplorable condi- ton. while the Eighth avenue road in Birmingham has been neglected so long that 1t is said to be a disgrace to the city and a reflection on the au- thorities.
 In speaking of the road, Judge Scott said: T would much like to see the long talked of boulevard built from East Lake to Ensley. I believe such highway would greatly enhance the value of all abutting property. l favor bond issue to build good roads, pro vided the city can get her share of the money, for if a bond issue cleo tion was called by the Board of Rev enue for this purpose two-thirds of the money would come from the taxpay- CTS of the city; hence they should be entitled to some of the benefits. How ever, I am in favor of any proper meth cd by which the roads may be inn proved"