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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
GOOD PROGRESS ON
ORATORIO BENEFIT

Fred E. Moore, chairman of the COM
mittee of the Birmingham Oratorio So
ciety on the grand concert to be given
at the Orpheum Sunday. May %, for the
benefit of the mine relief fund, said last
night that he believed fully 1900 tickets
would be sold for the performance. The
oratorio, ELI" will be rendered by
chorus. solosts and grand orchestra. 1t
PROMISES to be one of the most attractive
musical events of the season.
Tickets have been sold already as fol-
lows w. P. G. Harding, 50 tickets; Bell
Telephone Co. (employes). % tickets,
Henry B. Gray. 20; John H. Frye, 20;
Merchants & Mechanics bank, 20; Cuda-
hy Packing Co. (employes), 20; Loveman,
Joseph & Loeb 20; A. ]. Bowron. 20;
Louis Saks, 2O Chris Place, 20; Porter
Clothing Co., 15 Gable Piano Co., Is;
j. r. Smith, Jr.. 10; Burger Dry Goods
Co. 10; Ben M. Jacobs & Bros, 49, John
w. O'Nell & Co., 10: Excelsior Laundry
Co., 10; Empire Laundry Co.. 10; Spiro
Hardware Co., 10; James A. Bowron 10;
". W. Crawford. 10: John d. Elliott, 10;
Partisan Millinery Co.. 10; Miss Daisy
w. Rowley, 10; Collier Drug Co, TO- John
L. Parker 10; Adams Drug Co.. 10; Gum
Drug Co., 10; Osment & Burkes, 10; Jesse
French Piano & Organ Co, 10; 8. RI.
Kress & Co., 10; V. w. Wood & Co.. 10;
c. F. Bell & Co., 10; r. e. Collins. 10; II.
y. Batterton, 10; Seals Piano Co., 10;
A. Kaufman & Co., 5; NJ f. Wilmington,
s; T. r. Weaver. 5; A. B. Rains, 5; Ector
Fl. Smith, 5; Fl. c. Abbott q Bro. g.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
SKIN SUFFERERS
DOUBT IS REMOVED

Many eczema sufferers have failed so
utterly with salves and other "discov-
cries" that even the assurance of the
best physician or druggist cannot in
duce them to invest another dollar in
any remedy.
1t is to these discouraged sufferers in
particular that we now offer, at only
25 cents, trial bottle OF the accepted
standard eczema remedy, simple wash
of oil of wintergreen, thymol and
glycerine, as compounded in D. d. d.
Prescription.
Hundreds of cures have convinced us
and we know you can prove instantly
with the first application that it takes
away the itch at once.
For sale by Collier Drug Co. Biz
mingham, and W. d. Taylor, Bessemer.
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showing the thief's triumph over the
law, where the boy steals and gets
away with his loot and the burglar
foils his pursuers.
A resolution which Major Sylvester
considers one of the most important in
troduced in this convention, was pre-
scented by w. A. Pinkerton ana ADOPT
ed by a unanimous vote. Resolved.
that this association deprecates and
condemns the moving picture shows
that are making false representations
of the police together with tragedy,
burglar and all immoral displays as
they tend to the encoura cement OF
crime"
Discussion of ''Third Degree
The chiefs spent much of yesterday
in a discussion of the third degree
which is the method used to wiring a
confession from prisoner.
A number of papers were read on
the subject and various opinions ex-
pressed as to just how far this prac-
tice could be carried. The general
opinion was that yellow journalism
has overexaggerated 1t, and that the
third degree. as the public conceives
1t, Is not in use in any of the de-
partments represented at the conven-
ton.
Chief Corbett of Jersey city told of
newspaper man who started SEN
sation, introducing narrowing scenes
in the sweat box" He said maltreat-
barism.
Chief Jantzen of Milwaukee declared
that the outra geous villification of the
police Is intolerable. He declared that
the prisoner confesses because of a
cowardly conscience, because of an
overwhelming desire to tell somebody
and because of desire to receive as
| light sentence as possible. THE third
degree is a myth and the charges made
against the police are villianously
false"
Speeches were made by Chief Dow
ney of Detroit. Chief Day of Scranton
Chief Detective Reynolds of New Or
leans and w. A. Pinkerton along the
same line. Here Is the resolution
adopted
"Whereas, There has been recent un.
| Just criticisms Of the police of the
United States in a revival of the Oft
repeated allegation that there prevails
practice of maltreating prisoners for
the purpose of securing admissions OF
guilt prior to the court hearings of the
charges pending against tn I'm, and,
whereas, This time-worn and anti
uuated unfair criticism has been made
without general denial by the police
of the United States. their faith and
confidence in law-abiding citizens war
anting the opinion that such criticisms
would not be accepted as true. but be
recognized as part of the product oil
sc sations and romances;
'Therefore, be 1t resolved. That the
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
SEABOARD WILL
MAKE CHANGES
Effective Sunday There VIII BE Three
Daily Trains Instead of Two
as at Present

The Seaboard Air Line will make
changes in it's schedule effective next
Sunday. There will be three trains day
each way instead of two as at present.
The through trains for New York Will
continue to leave here at the hours now
ing train leaving at o'clock will be
greatly increased. 1t will make the run
to Atlanta in four and one-half hours and
will reach New York much earlier in the
afternoon.
Another feature of the morning train
will be an observation car all the way,
to New York 1t will be luxuriously nt1t
ted up. Z
A local train for Atlanta will leave a
s a. m. III
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ADJUSTMENTS
At the BijOu

"a Winning Miss" Is superior In ev-
cry department to the average musical
comedy and that shows why it Is such
success In Birmingham, and why stand
ing room Is at a premium this week.
The entire house Is sold out at every
performances There is a matinee this
afternoon, another Saturday afternoon
and a performance every night. Next
week some of the Bijou Musical Comedy
company favorites will be seen in a
new musical show, Girls Will Be Girls
which is said to be a very clever en-
tertainment, we'll staged and well pre-
scented.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
PLossER ANNOUNCES
West End Man Will Run For city Lii
cense Tax Collector

Frank j. Plosser of West End has
announced as candidate for the Of
fee of license tax collector, the an
nouncement being made yesterday
morning. -t.
Mr.. Plosser has been connected with
municipal affairs for number of years
ham. He was treasurer of the town
of West End up to it's annexation to
Birmingham and since that time has
been connected with the auditors de-
partment. He has an extremely wide
circle of friends and should put up an
exceptionally strong fight. He will be
opposed by the present incumbent, J. ].
Boggan, who has made quite record.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
Birmingham Goes Comet
Gazing These Mornings
Haeys Visitor Has Been Very Bright For Last Three Morn
ings-First View of the Wanderer Is Disappointing.
Looks Like Big Electric Searchlight

appointing. Those who expect to see
brilliant, fiery red spectacle are
doomed to disappointment. The ap-
pearance fthe comet the last three
mornings could be well compared with
the appearance of an electric search :
light. The light of the tail is al
most pure white, like the ordinary
calcium light
The astronomers predict that tn,
comet will get brighter every night UNI
til May Is when it will be within 10,
100000 miles of the earth, the near
est approach that it will make 1t i:
upon May Is that the earth will pas.
through the tail of the comet. Aftel
that date it will begin to be visibl,
in the evening before midnight, bu
according to the prediction it should
be at its brightest at about midnight
on May IS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
CITY ITEMS

J,hns Residence RObbed-The resi-
dence of w. G. Johns, 1890 First ave-
nu. was entered by thieves yesterday
and $25 in cash stolen.
election Meetlng--F. I. Monks, can
diiate for mayor of Birming CHAM, in
vi.es all who are willing to promote
his candidacy to attend meeting in
Varley's hall, 1910 Third avenue. on
F-iday evening, May 10, at o'clock.
West End Residence Robbed-The
residence of Mrs. Stockton, GA Kings
ten avenue, West End, was robbed yes
terday. A diamond ring, pair of gold
buckles, two scarf pins. one of which
was set with three pearls and a ruby,
ard goN watch were carried away
by the thieves.
Old Maids COnvention-The ladies of
the Westminster Presbyterian church
are to repeat the old maids conven-
ton at the Third Presbyterian church,
corner of Avenue G and Twenty-second
street, tomorrow evening at o'clock
All are cordially invited. There will be
no admittance but a free will offer
Ing will be taken.
Clearing House OGiccrs-At the an
nual meeting of the Birmingham
Clearing House association Miss Ina
Shepard was again reelected ma nagef
for the fifth time. Other officers chosen
for the year were: c. M. Williamson
cashier of the American Trust and
Savings bank. president; W. A. Por-
ter, president Merchants and Mechanics
Trust and Savings bank, vice presi-
dent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12

Marriage licenses have been Issued as
follows from the office of the probate
court:
Melbourne Edwards of Sturgis to Miss
Hattie c. Pearson.
James l. Baty of Birmingham to Miss
Frances o. Savage.
J. Yalovitz of Admission to Miss Minnie
karovitz.
John H. Hall of Johns to Miss Stella
Clifton.
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PERSONAL

The friends of T. A. Willer. who
has been in8 Baltimore for the past
month on account of the illness of
His father, will regret to learn that
his father is still seriously i'll.
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. $. p. Smith

Mrs. s. p. Smith, "a years old, died
Tuesday night at her residence, 615 North
Twsnty-second street. She is survived
by her husband and her father and
mother, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. L. Moore.
The funeral service will be held at the
residence at o'clock this afternoon and
will be in charge of DR.. John g. Foster
of the First Presbyterian church. Inter-
ment will be in East Lake cemetery.
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the chiefs to visit Savannah after the
meeting here is ended. Special rates have
been offered by the railroads, and party
is being made up, several havin0 al
ready agreed to go. I'VE wish to show
them the deepest harbor in the south
and to give them a good time he
said
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Mrs. Josephine de Jarnette

Mrs. Josephine de Jarnette, age &c
years. died at 11:2o p m. last night at
the family residence at Cleveland station
West End. She is survived by one daugh-
ter and five sons. The daughter is Mrs.
Kate Meyers and the five sons, ]. P.
Minis. J. c.. H. M. and ]. 7. de Jarnette
Funeral services will be held at the
residence at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon
and interment will be in Oak Hill GENE
terry. The deceased was the widow OF
the late J. T. de Jarnette.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12

Information Association of Police
Chiefs will go on record as stating
it is their aim and intention to at all
times condemn such practice and to
punish those guilty if possible and It
asks the cooperation of all law-abid-
ing citizens and organizations to that
end"
Afternoon Session
All the afternoon session Henry Curran
of Nashville read an interesting paper
or Juvenile court problems; J. j. Reagan
of Lexington spoke on the necessity of
the civil service system, urging that the
policeman should be divorced from poll
tics. and that the force should become
the peoples army and not the chief as
set of the municipal politician.
Chief Gallagher of Montclair. N. j.,
read a paper on reckless automobile driv-
ing, and urged stringent laws governing
the issuance of licenses to chauffeurs.
recurring an exacting test of ability I'M
der trying conditions. having Illuminated
numbers and making it heavy penalty
to drive while intoxicated.
Chief Davis of Memphis referred again
to the third degree, stating that too Sc
we're methods must not be resorted to-,
and that officers must keep faith with
their prisoners.
Major Sylvester read letter from
william Stark, urging him to condemn a
book published by Colonel Maston Of
tic ElmIra Reform school. criticising the
police system. He said that he could
not dignity the book by commenting upon
il as 1t is undesirable to give such peo-
pie notoriety. j. H. McKenna of Wal
tlsm. Mass, also discussed the third
degree.
Discussion of Social Evil
The discussion of the social evil brought
OH by ex-Chief Haager of Louisville in
very strong paper. caused an inter-
esting discussion Of an executive nature.
All the chiefs were of the opinion that
so called reformers did more harm when
they became strenuous in their fight
against this evil, than good, and Chief
Jantzen declared that every department
must meet the problem in its own way.
TAYLOR of Philadelphia. Browning of Og-
den, Utah. and several others took part
in the discussion.
Major Sylvester brought to the atten-
ton of the convention letter to the
department at Washington on the condi-
tioi. of the English police service, writ
ten by j. l.. Griffith, the London consul,
and another letter from the Secretary
of State, enclosing an inquiry from the
authorities at Berlin whether applica-
tions of the German police authorities
for the return of parties wanted for crime
and articles obtained criminally would
be granted, and asking for an under
standing between the two nations. The
secretary asked for an expression from
the chiefs, and the matter was turned
over to committee for report.
The meeting then adjourned.
Taken For Sightseeing Trip
Yesterday afternoon at o'clock Chief
Bodeker took the chiefs on a special
street car ride over the district. giving
the an idea Of the great sweep of the
city.
Savannah's chief W.. G. Austin. ID In
Bi,min rhan. with an invitation to all
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12
Mrs. K. Dom addison

Mrs. e. Donaldson, ST.. died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. M. w. Hill
at Albertville yesterday afternoon at 4
o'clock. The remains will be. brought to
Birmingham this morning and taken to
the home of her son, Henry Donaldson.
The funeral services will be held at
the Methodist church, Pratt City, Fri
day morning at 10 o'clock.
The following children survive her: J..
Etobert, Thomas Stobert James M. DON
aldson, George Donaldson, Charles DON
aldeon, Henry Donaldson, Ed Donaldson,
jr and Mrs. NJ. w. Hill.
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william Beckett White died Monday at
the home of his parents, Capt. and Mrs
N. s. White. at Columbia, Tenn. Mr..
White was we'll known in Birmingham
where he had many friends. His wife
war Miss Made Peace, formerly of this
city.
He Is survived by his widow and 4
year-old son, Vert, and by both of his
parents.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12

All Birmingham went comet-gazing
yesterday morning and many an alarm
clock was set for this morning.
For three days now the sky has
been as clear as crystal in the early
morning hours and an especially fine
opportunity has been afforded for view
ing the celestial visitor
Halley's comet should appear this
morning shortly after 3 o'clock. Yes
terday morning it began to come into
view about 3:15 a. M, and by $3.50 was
as bright as it has yet appeared.
From the center of the city the head
of the comet appears about 30 de-
grees above the eastern horizon to
the left OF st. Vincent's hospital. The
long tenuous tail extends upward and
to the right fully so dagrees or a
sixth of the distance across the sky.
The first view of the comet is dis
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-12

Headquarters Of the City
Democratic subcommittee have
been established at 2120 First
avenue.
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THE WEATHER

Washington, May n-Forecast LOT Ala
bama: Partly cloudy Thursday; showers
and cooler in north portion; Friday
showers; cooler in south portion; mod
crate south winds, shifting to north.
Mississippi: Showers and cooler Thurs
day in north portion and Thursday or
Thursday night in southern portions
Friday partly cloudy; moderate south
winds, shifting to north.
The following is the local report OF the
United states weather bureau at Birming-
ham fer the "a hours ending at p. M,
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SHAW. The Undertaken. 210s and 2ils
9Th avenue. Both phones ..
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GREEN Undertaking Co. Phones 1oo:.
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f. w. Patterson

The funeral of F.. w. Patterson, who
dice at his home on Enon Ridge last
Tuesday, will be held at the Sixteenth
Street Baptist church at 2:3O o'clock this
afternoon.
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Taken For sIght-seeine Trip

Yesterday afternoon at o'clock Chief
Bodeker took the chiefs on special
street car ride over the district, giving
the an idea Of the great sweep of the
city.
Savannah's chief w. G. Austin ID In
Birmingham, with an invitation to all
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Additional contributions received by
the officers of the Red Cross society
for benefit of the Palos sufferers ars
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American Trust & Savings Bank
First and Twentieth
CASH SUBSCRIPTIONS TO
PALOS FUND ARE GROWING

The Age Herald acknowledges re-
ceipt of the following cash contribu-
lions to the Palos. relief fund, which
will be turned over to the Red Cross
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The cash subscriptions to Palos relief
fund now in the hands of the citizens
committee are as follows.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-28
EASY ADJUSTMENT OF FRILLS
Device That Goes Far Toward Ma
king Life Easier Is Described
Below.

Among the latest ideas for making
life easier are frills ready to be ad-
justed, with a few minutes work, to
the underclothing or the flap OF
blouse or pillow cases.
These frills can be had in various
designs, some of them the material
hemstitched or with lines of drawn
work edged with torchon lace; others
with tiny lines of beading, again fin
ished with embroidery or feather
stitching.
For infants clothes these frillings
come with tiny edges, and there are
quiet openwork effects on heavy linen
used for pillow slips.
The method of adjusting is to buy
them, gathered into a featherstitched
band, or one edge of the material has
loosely woven thread. and all the
worker need do is to draw the thread
to the desired fulness.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-28
CARING FOR INVALID'S HAIR
Some Things That Nurse or Friend
of Patient Should Be Sure TO
Keep In Mind.

Long hair should be divided into
two plaits the first day of an illness.
This makes combing easier on patient
and nurse.
In high fever an Ice cap is equally
| beneficial to the hair and to tempera-
| ture.
When a patient likes to have her
head rubbed, II bit of vaseline is put
on tips of fingers 1t will keep the hair
from getting dry and brittle. This
must be carefully done If bed linen
is not to suffer.
Where hair has matted in illness,
do not attack it with a comb or pull
1t apart. Thread with the fingers, be-
ginning at the ends of hair and work
ing up. Shake the hair often.
Do little at a time, and stop at
first signs of exhaustion in the patient.
Hair combing in a weakened state
has been known to cause collapse.
| With convalescence begin course
of treatment for the hair. This should
be professional, but much can be done
at home with vaseline rubbed well
into the scalp or a good tonic. such
as bay rum and quinine. or crude pa
| troleum.
Only permit hair to be cut as last
resort. 1t is rarely done now even
after typhoid fever. Do not be alarmed
! at increasing thinness. Keep up mas
sage, and new hair will quickly fol-
low.
Hair after illness splits badly. A
thorough singeing is one OF the first
things to do.
AS hair is delicate and brittle after
illness, avoid overheating with false
| hair. Wear it only when necessary
If you wish your scalp to quickly re-
gain a normal. healthy condition.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-28
The Summer Coat.

One of the striking features of the
summer coat is its lining. OF soft
foulard in some of the most attract
i've designs, 1t generally contributes
to striking whole.
White serge is still in high favor;
oyster gray and tan linen are delight
fully heavy in the new basket weaves.
while wooden materials are loose
enough to afford comfort without an
oyerburd ening warmth.
The summer coat is ornamented
with a marine collar or with long re-
vers that cross and button quite far
down.
Metal and tortoiseshell buttons are
used on the summer coat and huge
pockets are not lacking.
Keep in mind these points when
planning this very necessary article
in your summer outfit.
The Colorado statesman., 1910-05-28
SUPPER FOR SUNDAY NIGHT
Meal May Be Made Most Enjoyable
OF the Week II Given a
Little Thought.

There is nothing more cheering to
the spirits than to have ones food
and table appointments accord with
this sweetest of all months. The
housekeeper who wants her guests to
have the new feeling" should make
her Sunday night supper table look
as springlike as possible.
If the table is in a good wood. pol
lshed oak or mahogany, leave the
cloth off and use plate mats with en-
broidery or lace edges. Have these
round or square, but see to 1t that
spring flowers are in the vase on the
centerpiece and that the food is sea
sonable. Then don't clutter the table
with quantity of small dishes. One
Of the first requirements of spring is
a sense of space, for among other
things this rests the nerves.
A good menu for a May-night Sun
day supper could include cold meat
with aspic jelly, a green salad and a
cold custard. Here are some timely
recipes:
Aspic Jelly.-Make a good aspic by
cooking together a knuckle Of veal
and one pound of beef or a chicken
carcass, put on in cold water for three
hours. Put soup vegetables with the
meat and let 1t all simmer slowly.
Three or four pounds of meat would
be required for three quarts of water.
and this should be reduced to one
quart when the meat is done. Let 1t
become cold with the meat in the
pot, then pour 1t off, strain 1t, return
1t to the fire and when 1t comes to
a boil throw in the white and crushed
shell of an egg. Boil up quickly, strain
off the scum, and strain again. Add
celery salt, while pepper and lemon
juice until the taste is piquant, and
then put it away in the ice box to
Jelly.
With this put around cold boiled
beef, boiled chicken, lamb or veal,
the housekeeper will have an excellent
piece de resistance for the Sunday
night supper.
The dish may be adorned and the
taste varied by trimming the platter
with border of diced picked beets,
chopped gherkins, hard boiled eggs
minced and mixed with chopped par
ley. slices of lemon, celery. etc.