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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
NEWS OF ROANOKE
Rev. Robertson and Rev. DObbs Re-
 turn-COunty Being Surveyed

Roanoke, December s.-(Special )-Rev J. s. Robertson and the Rev. s. l.. Dobbs are expected home tonight from the ses- sion of the North Alabama conference. The former was named to succeed himself as presiding elder of Roanoke district. and the latter to remain as pastor of the Roanoke Methodist church for another year. Both appointments give general satisfaction.
 R. J. Miles, one of Roanoke's fore most business men, was able to be out yesterday by the use of crutches fo, the first time since breaking his right leg three weeks ago in attempting to noun, dray.
 Secretary of State Cyrus B. Brown and
 his chief clerk, J. H. Stewart, have been
 spending the past few days at the lat ter's home in this county recreating anc bird hunting.
 The work of making a soil survey of Randolph county has been begun by two government experts, whose headouar arters at present are in Roanoke but who will soon move further up the county. Much interest Is felt in this move, by our farm
 CTS especially. Great improvements have been made the past few years in the methods of farming employed by the farm CTS of this section, and as result larger yields ais now being realized on their crops, particularly of corn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
WHY YOU ARE THIN; HOW TO GET FLESHY
Discusses Causes of Thinness and Gives
 New Method of Increasing Weight l and Rounding Out the Form
Prescription AccomplIshe. Wonder.

treatment which anyone can pre- pare cheaply at home. has been found to increase the weight, improve the health, round out scrawny figures, im- prove the bust, brighten the eyes and put new color into the cheeks and lips of anyone who is too thin and blood less It puts flesh on those who have been always thin whether from disease or natural tendency, on those who by heavy eating and diet have In vain tried to increase; on those who feel well but can't get fat and on those who have tried every known method in vain. Itsjs a powerful aid to diges- ton, nutrition and assimilation. It as- ssts the blood and nerves to distribute ali over the body the flesh clements contained in food, and gives the thin person the same absorbing qualities possessed by the naturally fieshy.
 Everybody is about the same, but certain elecents and organs of blood and nerves are deficient and until this is corrected, thin people will stay thin. The nutrition stays In the body after separation, by the digestive functions instead of passing through unused when this valuable treatment of blend cd medicines is used. Practically nc one can remain thin who uses it, for 1t supplies the long felt need.
 Mix in half pint bottle, three ounces of essence of pepsin, and three ounces of syrup of rhubarb. Then add one ounce compound essence cardfol. Shake and let stand two hours. Then add one ounce of tincture cadomene compound (not cardamom). Shake well and take q teaspoonful before and after meals. Drink plenty of water between meals and when retiring. Weigh before be- ginning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
PERSONAL

Maj. Allen P. Howiston of Randolph Is recovering from operation per formed at Davis infirmary.
 J. Houston Johnston was called sud- denly to New Orleans yesterday by the death of his father, man of over so years. MT Johnston's friends in Bir- mingham deeply regret his bereavement.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
FRANKLIN TEACHERS
 TO HOLD INSTITUTE
MT. Burgess and MT. Hurst Plan 10 Build Summer Resort al
 Scott Springs

Russellville, December S.-(Speciai.)- Thomas H. Roberson, county superin- tendent of education, and the teachers oi Franklin county are making all prepara- tions for one of the best teachers 1nsti- tutes ever held in Alabama next Frlday and Saturday at Red Bay Invitations have been given to the teachers or the counties in northwest Alabama ana eastern Mississippi, and large numner will be in attendance. Several important discussions will be made.
 The Franklin County Fourth Dlstric, Sunday School convention will be held al Vina next Sunday. This will be the las. convention for the year and report or the years work will be made.
 Preparations are being made by Charles R. Burgess and w. c. Hurst to build a large park and summer resort at the Scott springs near Russellville. This property includes the spring and many other conveniences, which the men are taking into consideration in building the lake. The spring is situated in a small valley, surrounded on three sides by d hill. and by placing large dam about five acres can be covered by water. It IS the intentions of the men to have the resort completed by next summer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
HARD AT WORK FOR CHRISTMAS DINNER

The Salvation army has begun active work preparing for the annual Christi mas basket which will be distributed among the families of the poor.
 A large number of letters have been sent out soliciting contributions; numer- oua pot stands have been established on the downtown corners to catch the chance gifts of passers by; and the Salvation army headquarters, 2141a North Twen- ticth street, have been opened to rel ceive any donations that may be offered.
 The baskets, which will cost from SIPS to $175 each, will contain sufficient supply for a family of six or seven. They will be made up of fowl, potatoes. turnips and other vegetables, good but ter, sugar and salt, tea, coffee, and sev- eral other things
 The childrens treat will be for the Wednesday following Christmas Day. and in addition to the shoes and stockings, the army hopes to collect good supply of old toys. provided they can have a sufficient number of such in fairly good condition. The relief donations will be made under the personal supervision Of Maj. Elizabeth Barter, whose 20 years experience in the work should qualify her amply for making every good come of the Christmas relief fund.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
BLACKFRIARS TO GIVE
 MERCHANT OF VENICE

University, December S.-(Special.) J. Though it's decision previous to this time had been not to undertake any produc- ton, the Blackfriars' club, the university dramatic society, yesterday determined to stage one of Shakespeares plays, 'The Merchant of Venice,'' according to its usual custom. The reason for this re- versai lay in the fact that pr. Losey, the director of the club. had reconsidered his intention to refrain from any coaching in this line for the time being and had consented to aid the members with the selection that they should choose. Dr. Losey did not suppose at the first of the term that hs health would permit the strenuous work entailed upon thorough guidance in the production of one of the Shakespearean dramas hut at the earnest solicitation of the club he decided to give his attention to the work.
 It was decided to have the trials for position in the cast of the company take place next Monday afternoon before the assembled club. Many have signified their intention of entering the contest and an interesting meeting is anticipated. Each one Is to select a passage from the character that he hopes to impersonate if he succeeds in making the cast. As a number of the members of last years club are back at the university this term, and several of these were included in the cast that put on Twelfth Night it is not thought that there will be any lack of talent to make out the required number of parts in the drama chosen for this year.
 I No rehearsng can be entered upon until | after the holidays. It is possible that | none among the members of the organi-
 zation can be found to present the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
REVIVAL IS HELD
 ON RIVER BOAT
Ministers Returning From Conference Hold an Old Time Song and
 Prayer Service

Albertville. December S.-(Special.)- Quite an unusual circumstance took place on the transfer boat between Gun tersville and Hobbs island Tuesday Several ministers were returning from Huntsville where they had been attending conference. One of them began song, and another and another joined in the grand old hymn. This brought on reg ular old-fashioned handshaking. The travelling men left their games to come and listen and when one brother said, Let us pray" every knee dropped.
 Tears flowed freely and many expressed themselves as being greatly blessed. When the boat neared the landing at Guntersville the captain came In with uncovered head and said he hated to have to break up the meeting. Then turning to the ministers thanked them for the enjoyable service they had given him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
MADE TO
 ROB POSTOFFICE

Calera, December s.-(Special.) )-Some time during last night an attempt was made by unknown parties to enter the postoffice here and blow open the safe. The first part of the programme of en- tering the room was evidently skillfully accomplished, although the first attempt made, to destroy the window latch, prcved to be a failure. The second, drill ing through the lock of the door. enabled the operators to have free access to the entire room.
 A hole was drilled close to the combina- tion and with this they manifestly end ed their work. Lying close by the safe was the augur with drill gone and a large sledge- hammer, recognized by some as belonging to a local ''smithy." The amount of cash lost amounted to 33 cents.
 Another hero of the Civil war has been called to the ''bivouac of the dead" and his remains were carried to the New Salem cemetery today to be forever gone from the walks of men. Comrade J. w. Mathis has been a member of Camp Sam H. Gist for the past five years, but his extreme affliction, both mentally and physically during almost the whole length of that time has prevented him frcm attendance. He was 79 years of age when he died. He leaves quite a lot of relatives to mourn his loss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
ST. BERNARD HAS
 IGNORED VISITOR

St. Bernard. December s.-tSpecial)-st. Bernard abbey is entertaining a very dis tinguished visitor at present in the person of the Right Rev. Hildebrand de Hemp time, abbot of St. Anselm abbey, in the city of Rome. and. primate of the whole Benedictine order. He is accompanied by the Rev. P. Julius, o. S. B., his secre> tary.
 Upon his arrival at St. Bernard he was received by all the members of the com munity and the student-body and con oucted to the college chapel with all the ceremony ordained for such occasions On the evening of December the college orchestra, assisted by the abbey quar- tette, gave a musicale in his honor. The address of welcome by the Rt. Rev. Abbot of St. Bernard evinced a sincerity that drew forth prolonged applause.
 In responding to the address the Rt. Rev. Hildebrand spoke very entertain ingly of his trip through the Dnlteo states and his quiet humor kept the au- dience in continued smiles. He IS man Advacned in years, and with snow-Wnite hair but fin spite of the arduous duties incumbent upon his position, good nature beams continually from his face, evinc- ing the kindly spirit that he possesses. :.
 During his present trip he is visiting all the Benedictine monasteries in North America; those of the north and west have already been inspected by him, ana, after St. ,Bernards there remain put three, all situated in the south. so that his long trip is nearly over. From heIe he goes to New Orleans and returns to New York by way of Washington, where he will stop for some time.
 The exercises of welcome by the SUI dents of St. Bernard will take place Fri- day eevning, consisting of three-ac' drama. entitled, "The Blind Prince, pro ducedS by the Dramatic club. combined with musical selections and addresses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
FINEST ALL-WOOL MILL
 ENDS

Just enough for suits or over coats made to measure, $11.75. Rec--'c~ cox 00 values.
 SINGERS, 107 N. 20th St.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
BALLINGER MAKES
 ANNUAL REPORT

Washington, December S.-In his annual ,eport. just made public, Secretary Ballin- ger. of the department of the interior devotes a large amount of space to pub lie land problems. After reciting the history of the public domain and giving statistics to show that there is now re- maining unappropriated and unreserYed I'll ss6, 4o9 acres of public land in conti- mental United States and Alaska, the Secretary says:
 The homestead bill for granting free homes to the landless settler became national question in 1852, and ten years later 1t was written into law and approved by Abraham Lincoln, after a previous veto by President Buchanan in 1860, on the ground that Congress did not have the power to make a donation of public lands to settlers or to the states. Here was inaugurated a radical charge in pol icy Of this policy President Johnson, in his annual message in 1S65 said: ''The homestead policy was established only after long and careful resistance. Expert ence proves its wisdom. The lands in the hands of the industrious settlers, whose labor creates wealth and contributes to the public resources, are worth more to the United States than if they had been reserved as a solitude for future pur- ehasers."
 For nearly 40 years the statutes have declared that all valuable mineral de- posits in lands belonging to the United hot ad nm Si1r pVpd are to be free and open to exploration and purchase and the lands in which they are found to occupation and purchase by citizens of the United States and those who have declared their intention to be- come such. Rich deposits of precious metals in the Pacific states and territories have been discovered and located under these general mining laws and have beer operated for many years. Granting de- fects in the laws, they have accomplished their purpose in causing the mineral re- sources to be developed and have thus contributed enormously to the wealth o1 the nation. It Is hardly reasonable to be 1ieve that any material change will be made in these laws or of the method oi disposal of the lode and placer claims of the mineral regions Here, as in the settlement laws, the governments IT, ability has had it's reward in the material prosperity of the people, and while abuses have existed, they can not be charged sc much to the law as to evasions of the law.
 As has been shown, the unappropriated public lands of the public land states anc territories amount to about 712,O00 0O acres, and as compared with the privat, lands in these various states, are a smai percentage of the territory thereof, ant the federal government should not un dertake Or assume the entire burden O the conservation of the natural resources of the states in which they are situated for 1t has been demonstrated that tn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
Giving Flags to Schools
A Novel Idea Adopted By n Big St.
 Louis Shoe House

The Dittmann Shoe company of St. Louis has interested not only many thou sands of school children. but also large numbers of school teachers in the Mine O Clock School Shoes for boys and girls. "A flag for your school is their slo- gan and it has been taken up enthusi- astically by school children in every sec ton of the country.
 coupon Is given free with each pair of Nine O'Clock School Shoes. The chill dren take the coupons to their respec- tive schools or classes, where they are saved up in miniature cardboard school house provided by the shoe company. When the required number of coupons has been saved the teacher or principal of the school sends them to the Dittmann Shoe company and large American flag Is sent to the school in return. No charge whatever is made for the flag 'ss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
Railroad Men Meet

Mobile, December S.-The annual meet ing of the stockholders of the New Or leans, Mobile and Chicago Railroad com pany was held here today at the offices of the company and was executive. The action of the board of directors In many matters of improvement made last year was confirmed. The report of the reor- ganizaton was received and filed. l.. s. Berg of New Orleans. president or the company, presided at the meeting. All the old directors were reelected. The extension of the road from a point Tn Mississippi to New Orleans was not act ed on, but will come up at a meeting to be held in New York city, which is to be held some time later, when officers to serve the ensuing year will be elected. The progress of the road for the past year was very pleasing to the stock holders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09

states are capable of taking care Of these questions in a large measure, as IS shown bv the legislation effectuat'ng these pur- noses in states like Massachusetts and Washington, at the extremities of our country.
 The Secretary reports marked advances in administrative methods and efficiency within the department during the year. He also reports that the rec' lamentations made from time to time by the commit tees appointed at the instance of the President to suggest economies and changes to improve the service are being put into effect wherever existing law will permit, without waiting for legislation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
Negroes Pleaded Guilty

John shottrell, Homer Williams and Arthur Welsh. three negroes, plead guilty yesterday in the first division of the criminal court on charges of grand larceny. They will be sentenced Satur day by Judge Weaver. sr
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-12-09
Charged with Theft of Watches

J. c. soler, white man, was arrested yesterday by Detectives Burge and Me- Duff on a charge of burglary and grand larceny. It Is charged that he has stolen severae watches. The property has been recovered and Soler identified by the pawn shop men.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1910-05-19
8 TO 8 O'CLOCK SATUR-
DAY AND MONDAY
MORNING

Every customer iH this store between
the above mentioned hours will be given
ticket good for soc on\ any pair of
shoes in the house amounting to $500
or more. You do not have to buy as
the tickets are issued. They arc good any
time during this sale
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-04

When Mile. Anna Pavlows and M.
MikaiI Mordkio, supported by the I'M
penal Russian ballet and orchestra Of
elose to eighty artists, appear at the
Salt Lake theater Tuesday afternoon
Lake City will have its first opportu-
nity-and probably it's last-of seeing
ocular opeya, or pantomimlc dancing.
That the opportunity will afford rare
treat goes almost without saying. The
advance sale for this attraction rs very
heavy, which goes 10 show that salt
d,ekers are awake. Ocular opera rs me
term applied to the dancing of the
various artists who compose the Pav-
aowa-Mordkin organization. 1t is a
term which the management or 1ne
Metropolitan Opera company, under
whose banner the company travels,
coined to give adequate expression to
tho offering.
( But what is this srt Of ocular op-
ers7 Nearly everyone wall answer IN
chorus, Dancing But the refrain
ppora is so far superior TO the
usual conception Of dancing that there
is no real comparison Ocul ar opera
is dancing. bet it is dancing IN .panto-
mime so as to express every human
emotion. every word, every note which
would be expressed by music and ITS.
verbal accomps niment. The dancers
toes take tho place of their mouths.
The usual conception of the dance
implies the execution OF pretty. fancl-
full figures through the exercise OF
technique. But the performances Of
these great Russian artists is not that
at ALL IT is the poetry Of action-not
motion---for the Russians learn how TO
act and give expression to their feel
ings in the dance. AS an instance a
brief outline of the story OF ''The
Arabian Nights or "The Legend OF
AZyiade,' is given. This ballet will
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-04
In the Playhouses of Salt Lake

aspects and potentialitics Of a given
conjecture, he has scarcely rival
Light years before making his adapta-
ton for Mr.. Faversham, Charles
Frederic Nirdliuger said Of "El Gran
Galeoto' in his "Masks and Mum
merso that it was "a drama so
quick. 40 vital, so moving in its own
palpi,tating fiber. that IT fairly acts 1t. 1t
self. - Mr. Faversham can consider
himself fortunate that actors and man
ayers did not hit on this play Till he
learned of it through a review OF
the German version when presented In
New York. Scandal and it's far reach
ing effect on the innocent is the theme
of the play. !,
The story deals with the household of
Don Julian, in Madrid Don Julian,
rich banker. lives in luxury with a
charming wife. Teodora. and part or
his household there is Don Ernesto.
loyal. true friend Of both Of them. But
the gossips Of Madrid arc unable TO
understand. and there has been good
deal Of unpleasant Gabble. The three
interested parties talk tho SITUATION
over frankly They laugh at 1T all;
but Ernesto has seen that IN the face
Of the gossip the only thing for him
to do is to leave Madrid. He has
packed up and is going; but the treg-
eds Of it all has moved too swiftly.
When Erncsto goes ont 20 purchase his
tickets the insult is hurled at hm IN
public cafe. by notorious bully, one
OF the best swordsmep in Spain;
Ernesto knocks him down. and a duel
is arranged. Meantime Teodora has un.
fortunately heard that her husband and
Erncsto have quarreled, and she comes
in her anxiety to Ernesto' s room.
Julian considers that il is his place 10
defend his wifc's bonor; be tax es
Ernesto's place, and is wounded. He
comes to Ernesto's s room. and there
manned in hiding, but as her husband
falls into a chair with cry Of pAla
she comes out Of an ante room. Sc
vero and the rest all see her, and
to the wounded man her presence is n
confirmation. in some part, OF Inc
scandal that has been rife, Severe
now takes charge of his brother s
house, and would, IL he could. throw
Donna Teodora into the street. The
door is barred to Ernesto. but he forces
his way in, determined to SEQ Julian
and convince him of his innocence. The
poison of scandal and the sword thrust
Of his enemy have done their work.
Then il is that Severe. now complete
master Of his brothers. household, more
than ever confirmed in his belief in the
truth of his narrow suspicious and the
tragedy which he has done Sc much TO
bring about, orders fedora out of the
house, and even goes TO lay hands on
her Erncsto now declares himself
gossip has brought reality to what was
lie. He takes the woman to his
heart, and leaves the house with her
This wonderful. vital theme, gossip. has
been tho making of one of the biggest
plays of the age. Mr. Favorsham will
be supported by the same company
that appeared with him for sixteen
weeks at Daly's thcater, New York.
Among tho more important players are
Julie Opp, Nina Herbert, II. Cooper
Cliffe, Lionel Belmore, Harry Redding
Ii. Rogere Lytton and Frank Hollins,
One Of the bright stars in the the