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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Rev. willis Accepts Call

Florence. March l7.-(special.)- )-Ihe Rev ]. ". Willis of Edmond. Okla. has ac- cepted a call to the First Baptist ehurcf of this city and will preach his first ser mon next Sunday. MT. Willis visited Flor ence several weeks ago at the invitation of the Baptist congregation and made such a favorable impression that ht received a call immediately.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
women Condemn Grand Jury

Nashville, March 17.-A delegation of 40 women from the Women's Christian Temperance union of this city called on Criminal Judge w. M. Hart this morn- ing and requested him to dismiss the present grand jury and select men who would enforce the four mile law. Judge Hart said the present term of court is nearly over, but that he would use ex- care to secure men who will do their duty next time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Tug Wasp Is Safe

Gulfport, Miss, March 17.-It devel- oped late today that the uneasiness felt due to misunderstanding as to the destination of the little craft News was received tonight from the captain of the Wasp, saying that the tug had met with no accident and was now on it's way to Gulfport with a tow of logs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
OLD WAR HISTORY
 IS RECALLED

Meridian. Miss, March 17.-(Special.) Lemuel shipman, for fifteen years a resident of Meridian, having come here from Pennsylvania, will be appointed deputy United States marshal for this federal court district to succeed H. L. J. Barnes, who resigned to enter the life insurance business in Meridian MT. shiprnan will meet state republican of- fcials in Jackson tomorrow and will at that time be handed his commission by Deputy Collins. Shipman, as a lieuten- ant of the Federal army during the civil war, was in charge of Jefferson Davis when the latter was a prisoner at Fortress Monroe. Mir. Shipman declares that it was Jefferson Davis who caused him to in later years adopt Mississippi as his home. He says his first impress sion of this good state and it's people was impressed upon his mind by the south's chieftain while in prison.
 Judge Niles adjourned the Federal court for the term today The juries were all discharged yesterday. Judge Niles did not care to enter into a case that would likely last several days on account of the illness of Mrs. Niles at his home in Kosciusko. Judge Niles ex- pected to be summoned home at any moment.
 Robert E. Peary, who was to have lectured here tomorrow night on his trip to the north pole. wired the Kings Daughters today, cancelling his en- gagement. He said important matters demanded his presence in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
EnsIey Kindergarten

The Ensley Kindergarten school on Avenue c has entered into the "city beautiful'' idea, and a portion of the lot in front of the school has been fenced off for the purpose of making a flower garden. The ground will be worked en- tirely by the little tots who attend the school Plants and flowers will be planted and a grass plot made. The children may be seen each morning working the garden.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
George Lewis Franks

The funeral of George Lewis Franks. 7s years old, who died yesterday at his residence, l7Os Third avenue, north. will be held this afternoon from the residence. Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Mrs. Marie Mitchell

Mrs. Marie Mitchell. wife of Paul E. Mitchell, superintendent of the Birming ham Railway, Light and Power com pany, died yesterday at the Mitchell res idence, 1120 North Twenty-third street Mrs. Mitchell was 36 years old.
 The remains were sent to New Orleans last night by Shaw & Son, for interment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
Agents Examining Books

San. Antonio, Tex, March 17.-Thirt
 agents of 'hc interstate commerce con mission have been in Texas since Mnrd inspecting books in the general officeI of the railroads and in stations alonl the lines looking for evidence of rebatJ and other violations of the interstate eot nierce laws. v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
westergaard Wins Match

Knoxville, March 17.-Jess Westergaard won a fiercely contested wrestling match. tonight from Albert Mandino in straight falls. The first fall required one hour and five minutes and the second fall 30 minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
New Pole vault Record

Andover. Mass, March 17.-Charles Me Murray of Chicago made new pole vault record for the interclass meet 1t Phillips -Andover academy today. reach ing 10 feet 8 inches, an inch higher than the old mark
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
pYIrs CIJREp INe TO IA DAYS

PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles In to IA days or money refunded. sec.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

s SHAW. The Undertaken. 2ioe and 2ils
 4th avenue. Both phones Q lsR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18

GREEN Undertaking @. Phones ioos.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-03-18
'AILO2ED H OMMYROT
 No. ,.

my work is so fine. "
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-16
WOMEN VOTERS TO
Hold CONVENTION
First National Meeting Called by
Governor Brady of Idaho
for January IA

TACOMA, Wash, Dec. 15.-The first
national convention of women voters
will be held here January IA, according
to plans perfected today The conven-
tion Is called by Governor Brady of
Idaho. who sent letters to the govern
ors of the other four equal suffra ge
states-Utah. Wyoming, Colorado and
shington-represent about 27e.-
600 women voters. The delegates are:
Idaho-Margeret S. Roberts.
Cfah-nfs Susan Young Gates.
Wyoming-Mrs Zeitt Hart Demine.
Washington-Mrs. Virginia Wilson Mason.
The Colorado delegate will be named
later
The promoters of the new organiza-
tion propose to call 1t the National
council OF women voters and plans al
ready have been perfected for the pub
licatfon here OF national organ. All
of the governors OF the equal suffrage
states except Governor Shafroth OF
Colorado who, however, is known to
be in sympathy with the convention,
have written to Governor Brady warm
ly indorsing the proposed national or
ganization.
The national convention will be held
in conjunction with the first state con-
vention with Washington of women
voters.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-16
SUFFRAGETTE VICTORY
CELEBRATED BY CLUB
Prominent Men and Women At
tend First Annual Banquet

The biggest event of the year in
local suffrage club circles took place
last night at a Broadway restaurant.
when the members of the Votes for
Women club gave the first of their an
nual banquet. Many prominent men
Of here and Oakland were present.
Thomas f. Hayden was toastma ster,
and Mrs. F. S. Kellogg toastnistress.
Daniel OConnell spoke on The New
San Francisco" Albert H. Elliott chose
as his subject Washington, Our Fifth
Star" Rev. Madison Peters talked on
suffrage itself in the broadest sense of
the term. Andrew ]. Gallagher spoke
on Women and the Ballot" and the
same subject, as related TO the college
woman, was chosen by Mrs. Robert
Dean. Mrs. Elizabeth Gerberding
pointed out the difference between
"suffra gettes" and "suffragists," and
Mrs. Rose French concluded the speech
making with her talk on Men"
The banquet was a brilliant success
It is the plan of the club to hold a
banquet every year.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-16
PERJURY ALLEGED
in WILL CONTEST
Attorney Sutro Declares Juan
G. Cebrian Gave False
Testimony

Argument on the contest of the will
of Maria Conception de Laveags was
begun before Judge Ceffey yesterday,
Attorney Oscar Sutro opening in be-
half of the contestant, Miguel de La
veaga. The will in controversy dis
poses of an estate worth nearly $1,000
600, bequeathing the great bulk of 1t
to Mrs. Pepa Cebrian, sister of the
testatrix, and only $4,000 to the tes-
tatrix' brother, Miguel.
Sutro charged the suppression of
testimony by the proponent. Mrs. Ce-
brian, and that false testimony had
been given by her and her witnesses.
He particularly attacked Juan c. Ce-
brian, husband of the proponent, alieg-
ing that he falsifled in more than one
of his answers.
why did he have to lie?" exclaimed
Sutro, referring to Cebrian's testimony
that he had not seen the will of Do
lores de Laveaga, his mother in law.
why, when Mr.. PilIsbury had grilled
him on cross examination he contra
dicted himself back anj forward and
finally admitted that he had assisted in
the preparation of that will"
Sutro spoke at length of the memo
rial left by Jose Vincente de LaVeaBa,
father of Maria c. de Laveaga, in
which he is alleged to have recon-
mended her to the care Of her brothers
and sisters on account of her weak
mind. Both Miguel de Laveaga and
Albert le Breton had testified to the
existence of this memoria. but Mrs.
Cebrian and her husband denied hav-
ing seen any such thing.
"She testified falsely declared
Sutro, land 1 believe the memoria is
now in the possession of ]. C. Cebrias." "
Sutro said it was not contended
Maria was insane, but merely that her
mental development was arrested and
that all her life she was a child
Maria never made this will: she
never had the mind to make it, said
the lawyer. so perfect is 1T In Ian
guage that I challenge counsel to take
one word from it and not mar its form
and meaning. The will is full of indi-
cations of fraud, both internal and ex-
ternaL The concealment of the will
from the brother, who for many years
managed Maria's estate, Miguel de La
veaga, stamps its fraudulent nature"
Sutro had not finished his argument
when a continuance was taken to
MOn,jav
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-16
NEW QUARTERS OF THE
PAPYRUS CLUB OPENED
Concert Held in Connection
With Christmas Jinks

Christmas jinks and the formal
opening of the new club quarters were
celebrated yesterday afternoon by the
members of the Papyrus club, the COM
bined features calling forth an unusu-
ally elaborate program, at which Prof.
Joaquin S. Wanrell, formerly of the
Tetrazzini opera company. introduced
Miss Fay Carranza and NJ. Sokolay, two
of his advanced pupils.
The program opened with the sing
ing of My Native Land" by Professor
Wanrell, who later sang again in con-
junction with his two pupils. Miss
Carranza was heard in "Oh, Haste to
Me-" from 'Ernani." and in, selections
from Aida" and, Miss Alice Dolan and
Miss Mamie Moynehan contributed
piano solos.
The concert ended with the singing
of who Is There?" from the opera
Faust" by Miss Carranza, Sokolay and
Wanrell. Tea followed the song.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-16
DANIEL FILES ANSWER
IN PARTITION ACTION
Claims Realty as Executor of
His Wife's Estate

James W. Daniel. the British bar
rister, filed answer and interpleader
yesterday in the suit in which his
stepdaughter, Elizabeth Parker Hast
ings, incompetent, is being sued by her
brother Harry c. Hastings, to have the
property at East and Clay streets, in
which they are jointly interested par
titioned. The realty is worth about
100000 and formed part of the estate
of Judge s. Clinton Hastings, grand
father of Harry and Elizabeth Hast
ings.
Daniel alleged that the property in
controversy belonged to the estate of
his dead wife, Mamie Coghill Hastings
Daniel, of which he is the executor,
and asked the court to decree accord
ingly.
Daniel attacks the legality of the
proceedings by which his stepdaughter
was pronounced incompetent, and de-
MED that his wife conveyed the East
and Clay street property to Louis M.
Hoeff1er in trust for Elizabeth and
Harry Hastings None of the parties
to the suit. Daniel said, had any inter-
est in the property except such as they
derived from his wife's estate.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-16
FRANK f. BURKE,
SPORTSMAN, dies
Brief illness Terminates Career
of Well Known Clubman
and Horse Breeder
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

SAN JOSE, Dec. 15.-Frank e. Burke,
one Of the most widely known horse
men and patrons of turf amusements in
the state. passed away at his home
La siesta ranch on the Alviso road, this
morning about $40 o'clock at the age
of ~ years.
The decedent was a member of the
real estate firm of Madison & Burke
OF San Francisco He was known
throughout this state more particularly
I5oor = : --.,.ss yl g %
STOCK, and was ever ready to give sup
port to track events wherever held
He had been one of the ardent sup
Dorters of the San Jose driving park
association and was a member of the
state board Of agriculture.
Burke was the son of the late M. J.
Burke, formerly resident of this val
ley He was member of the Jona-
than club at Los Angeles, the Sutter
club of Sacramento. the Saint Claire
club OF San Jose and the Union league
club OF San Francisco.
He leaves widow. He was Ill but
short time. The funeral arrange
ments have not yet been perfected.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-16
JEWISH WOMEN HEAR
ADDRESS ON CHRISTMAS
Club Holds Last Meeting for the
Year

The last meeting until after the hol-
idays of the local Council of Jewish
Women was held yesterday afternoon
in the rooms of the California club in
Clay street The affair was suggestive
of the holiday spirit in the decorations
and the musical program given under
the direction of Blanche Lillian Kap-
Ian.
Mrs. s. Caro- read sermon of DIR.
Maurice H. Harris of New York deal
ing with Christmas and the Jewish
race, entitled Until Shiloh Come" The
address of the afternoon was given by
Henry Newburgh, who chose as the OBJ
ject of his talk the socialist and phil
anthropist, Jane Adams. The tribute
he paid her proved of vast interest.
Mrs. Mark Neumann, president of the
club, was the hostess of the afternoon.
She was assisted by Mrs. P. H Noise
and Mrs. Harry Spiro.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-16
Local Brevities

MEN HELD FOR ROBBERS Samuel Howe
charged with stealing a wallet containing $40
from Patrick Meagham, held 10 answer
before the superior court by Police Judge Con-
Ian yesterday. Patrick Sullivan and Frank
Mullen charged with robbing building being
constructed by the E. ". Bennett company were
also held to answer Howe held So, 900
bail and the other two 81 900 each.
SKULL FRACTURED BY CAR-John T. Pred
dy 60 years old of $50 Haight street. was
struck by at Hsght and Steiner streets
yesterday. At the central emergency hospital
1t found that he had sustained a basal
fracture of the skull
CHILD INJURIES BRAIN-Howard Cannon.
years old, of 146 81 street, fell two flights of
stairs at his home yesterday. The lad was
treated at the central emergency hospital 1t
was found that he was suffering from injuries
to the brain.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-16
ALLEGED WHITE SLAYER
FREED AND REARRESTED

Joseph Bernstein, who was indicted
as a white SLAYER. but was released in
the superior court yesterday because
the jury disagreed, was rearrested as
he left the courtroom and charged with
seduction. The complaining witness is
Rose Scharfstein of 1919 Buchanan
street.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-16
HAYES VALLEY CLUB
HAS NEW OFFICERS

The Hayes Valley improvement asso-
citation last Tuesday evening elected
officers for the ensuing term.
The following were chosen:
President, D. R. Rees: first vice president
Dr. T. J. Crowley: second vice president L.
Abrams; third vice president. J. Kerry Cohen !:
recording secretary. II. F. Marshall; financial
secretary, Al Lewald; treasurer, William
Schmidt; trustees. Foley, A. Giggling j. W.
Sparrow. F. E. Boyer, H. Rayne.
DEATHS FROM CHoLERA-Rome, Dec. 49,
There have been three new cases of cholera
and two deaths since yesterday
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-16
AUTO SPEEDS UP AND
HIGHWAYMEN JUMP OFF
Loiterers in Park Arrested as
Suspects

Two masked men jumped from the
bushes in Golden Gate park, near
Strawberry hill. yesterday morning
and attempted to hold up Henry Byrne,
who was driving through the park In
an automobile with number of
friends. The machine was on the main
drive. The men jumped up on the
front of the auto and ordered Byrne
to stop. He put on more speed and
they were compelled to jump off and
flee. Policeman Greggains later found
two loiterers in the park and placed
them under arrest. One, who gave his
name as Lee MCGOWAN, had a revolver.
In the police court yesterday morning
he said he was walking through the
park with a friend His case was con-
tinued until Saturday.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-16
GIRLS SCREAMS MAKE
FOOTPAD RUN AWAY

Miss Terra Anderson, 1921 Clay street,
reported yesterday to the Bush street
station that she had been accosted by a
holdup man Wednesday night at Clay
and Cough streets. With one hand,
she said, the thug grabbed her by the
throat and with the other tried to
snatch a purse which she had strap ed
about her left wrist. When she
screamed the man fed
SPANISH CONSUL TRANsFERRED-Madr
Dec. 15.-P. Diaz Cosso, Spanish consul gen
eral at Constantinople, has been appointed
consul general at New York
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-16

used by the English corporation for its
own benefit. When we made a demand
for its return, Mr.. Morris was unable
to pay it, I instituted a suit against
him in New York last summer charg-
ing him with wrongful conversion of
the $4,000
On certain representations of Nor
ris TO the directors of our company the
suit was withdrawn and several small
payments on account have been made.
but the western corporation then de-
cided to sever its connection with Will
liam Morris dispose of all of its prop
critics, with the exception of the San
Francisco and Los Angeles theaters,
and complete these two theaters and
operate them as music halls on the
lines of the old Tivoli, presenting the
best in light opera and musical COM
edy."
ATTORNEY CONFIRMS REPORT
Brenner said yesterday that Morris
might not be eliminated and was of
the opinion that the action against
Morris in New York was mistake.
He did not believe that Morris knew of
the conversion of the funds. but was
inclined TO cast the onus on Morris
former attorney, who is lead.
But We'll, Morris local attorney,
corroborated the story which came
from New York and was retold yester-
day by Seely. He was aware of the
plan 10 reorganize the company and
dispose of all but the San Francisco
and Los Angeles houses and convert
them into music halls. If this were
done, he said, Morris surely would re-
tire, as he would not desire TO hold his
connection with the houses unless his
vaudeville bookings were played. He
intimated. further, that Morris prob
ably would be willing to retire from
the western company.
The theater being erected in Ellis
street near Market by the American
music hall company will be completed
in March. The steel work is now fin
ished.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-16

FISHERMAN FOUND DEAD-Tacoma. Wash,
Dec. 15.-Missing since the evening Of Novem-
Der %. the body Of Peter K. Jaran. fisher
man. was found in the city waterway this
morning
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-16

with short point above and II long
JIe below, and sometimes IL envelopes
the figure from head TO foot. 1t is new.
er fastened at the throat, and when II
slips or 1t is gathered up with one out.
stretched arm. which makes the spec
tator think Of a big bird stretching ;ts
wing.
In their attire the women of Venice
are independent. only wearing local
clothing. but with feminine inconsist-
ency they are thoroughly up to date
In the matter Of Embarrassing, the style
OF their coiffuros changing from tine
TO time. according TO the vogue Of the
moment In London and Paris.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-16
PAGE THREE
Th. cold pu.t Wa. rh.r..


North America hts counted as gold
producing continent only since the late
forties. But IL might well have done
80 for about 200 years. According TO
the London Chronicle. in the voyage
round the world which began In 1710
the privateer Captain Shelvocke found
In certain California valleys "a rich
black mold which. as you turn IL fresh
up to the sun, appears as II inter-
mingled with gold dust. Though we
were n little prejudiced." he adds,
against the thought that II osuld be-
possible that this metal should be 10
promiscuously and universally mingled
with common earth. yet we endeavor-
ed to cleanse and wash the earth from
some OF II. and the more we did the
more IL appeared like gold. In order
to be further satisfied brought away
some OF IL. which we lost in our con-
fusion in China"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-16

Having entered the church mt Re-
gensburg. In Germany. for the purpose
OF being married and taken his place
beside the bride, man named Wahl.
who seems to have been OF some
what nervous disposition, suddenly
rushed out Of the building. took cab
TO the station and jumped into NOV
ing train. We have always maintained
that the bridegroom should be hand
cufSed to the best man until the con-
ciusion OF the ceremony. 1t Is foolish
to take unnecessary ks--London
Globe
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Ate Himself Thin.

A terribly emaciated man, about
thirty-hve years OF age. was eating
four meals n day, including a heavy
breakfast. He was also taking milk
between meals. induced him to give
up the milk between mcals and to take
only cup OF weak tea for breakfast
At once his weight began to increase.
1t Is now normal. Obviously 1t was a
case not only OF ordinary mental wor-
~. but also OF worry and overwork of
the millions OF cell lives within him.
He gave the cells and organs rest
and at once there was storage Of en-
ergy and weight, metropolitan Maya.
zine
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a Iona Wait.

At a Denver hotel woman went
into one OF the telephone booths and
sat down. IL is not possible to get "A
telephone number from the booth--the
girl Mt the board has to call 1t. The
girl went TO the booth. did you want
a telephone number she asked OF the
woman
NO." replied the woman. I'm just
waiting for this elevator to go up
ArGonant
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-16
Very Considerate.

George-Do you see that pretty girl
In the hammock? Uarold--Yes. What
OF her? George saved her life last
summer Harold-Indeed! At the sea-
shore? George-No; on the front
porch. ] proposed to her and she said
she'd die IL she married me, SO / ex-
cused her Stray Stories.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-16
VENETIAN WOMEN.
Tho Whims of Fashion Hold No Ter.
rors For Thorn.

rors For Thorn.
The women OF Venice are absolutely
free from the rule which Dame Fash.
ION exercises over their sisters else.
where. They care nothing for modes.
With them the length OF the skirt re-.
mains always the same. neither short
nor long. and they. always wear plainly
made dark dresses black stockings and
the heelless slippers OF the east. Ila'
are unknown.
The universal outdoor wrap for ~.
ages ana all sizes g. The black shaw.
with deep silkcn fringe II Is folded
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$40 23S.69
SALARIES.

showers S Frazier, Mayor, salary ..........S 10000
Worley' y M commissioner Finance. salary. 10000
refers r. NJ, commissioner Police salary 10000
hahle' j. $. Com. Public Safety. salary 10000
Akers j. T., auditor. salary ............... 100000
French ID. e., City Attorney salary ........ l120S3
tilli Geo H., CITY Engineer, salary ......... $500
Emmons M r., Assistant Assessor, salary -. 25315
Campbell w. H. City Engineer salary. .... $4,000
rarker BESSIE, Stenographer, salary. ....... 1000
ChamOers' j. A, Tailor, salary ............. $500
Trent A. NJ Jaior. salary 80. ............ 1900
crockett j. b. Police Judge, sai try ........ 63755
Doyle H. b. Assisting Assessor, salary 10000
Akers. NJ NJ, Stenogra pher. salary ......... 26665
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1t Will not cost you cent to get
chance on the $25 heater that the
eureka Hardware Company are going
o give away.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-16

Eliminate all element of chance by
insuring with E. II. Easley. Insurance
Agency.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-11-16

Call Saxon Lime &c Lumber com
pany' Phone 7S for kindlng wood.