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The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
CURIOUS CROWDS VIEW
 A CURIOUS INVENTION

lures would be greatly improved with realistic effects of sounds such as would have been heard when the pictures were actually made, such as puffing of engines gongs, bells, whistles, roaring of the wind firing of shots, rattle of horses hoofs rumble of thunder-in fact, all the gamut or such sounds. The result was this cut rious cabinet, whose entire front is filled with dials, cranks, levers, pedals, bulbs and buttons. One for each sound effect This new and very modern addition has been purchased by the Bonita the picture play theatre, on Third avenue, with which to make its motion picture programmes a degree more perfect than other theatres have. We do not dare hazard what they will "get up next" but it seems very safe to say the Bonita will surely have it if in it's line.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
PACKERS PREP ARE
 ID FIGHT CASES
Prominent Attorneys Are Elm ployed for Defense.
THE GRAND JURY IS BUSY
Authorities of Hudson County, New Jersey, Are Still Investigating Not Only the Packers, But the Cold
 Storage Business as Well.

New York, February H.-Representa- lives of the National Packing company and other packers are taking active de- fensive measures in anticipation of in- dctments which the Hudson county grand jury is expected to hand down Wednes- day as result of the recent cold storage investigation in New Jersey.
 The packers, 1t is authoritatively stated, have retained James B. Vredenburgh, counsel for the Pennsylvania railroad in New Jersey; Richard Y. Lindabury of Elizabeth, a prominent New Jersey cor poration lawyer, and Charles Hartshorne of Jersey City
 force of private detectives is also said to be at work for the packers in- | terests.
 When the Hudson county authorities re- sumed their food products investigation today in Jersey City indications were that batch of indictments to include not only prominent meat packers, but several men interested in big cold storage enterprises, would be presented to the grand jury with every prospects that numbers of true bills would be returned.
 Refrigerating methods now in common use are the subject of attack in addition to the practices alleged to be followed by prominent packing concerns in holding back supplies by agreement to effect prices, a practice which led to a grand jury vote last week looking to action against the National Packing company No official announcement was expected today regarding indictments that the grand jury does not meet again until Wednesday, but there was every sign at the prosecutors office that the campaign for the suppression of alleged cold storage evils was not tagging in the least.
 Work of the investigators was expected to be assisted materially by the informa- ton of which Assistant Prosecutor Vick- CTS and Dr. George E. Mclaughlin mi croscopical expert. presented following a consultation with Dr. Wiley and other of- ficials of the federal department of az riculture. Among the other things the alleged practice of taking meat and poul- try from the cold storage plants and re- turning products again for an additional period if prices realized were satisfac- tory was taken up today. Such a method, the officials say, involves notable danger to the public health.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22

Yesterday afternoon a curious crowd blocked the sidewalk on Third avenue, gazing in wonder at a curious polished mahogany cabinet which looked exactly like nothing they, had ever seen before
 The guesses that were hazarded as to what 1t was were as numerous as varied. Everything from comet calculator to Kibosh was suggested. and finally it's owner, the manager of the Bonita theatre, was appealed to. Easy enough, he said, ofhand; 1t is a ''soundagraph," whatever that is. At once everyone looked as in telligent as mud until one, a solid bone head and from Missouri, inquired frank ly: Well, what's that?" Then came the interesting explanation, or rather demon- stration. Some genius had sat up nights imbued with the idea that moving pict-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Engagement Is Announced.

London February 21-The engage ment is announced of Miss Mildred Carter, daughter of John Ridge1y Car ter formerly first secretary of the American embassy here, and now min ister to Roumania, to Viscount Acheson, late lieutenant in the Coldstream guards, and a veteran of the South African war. Miss Carter is one of the most beautiful and most popular Amer lean women in London society She re- mained in London after the departure or her father for Bucharest Viscount Acheson is the eldest son of the fourth earl of Gosford. He was born in 1877.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Prominent New Yorker Dead.

New York, February H.-Jackson Gour- aud, first nighter,' and "man about town," died at his home here today of 'an acute attack of tonsilitis followed by blood poisoning. MT. and Mrs. Gourand were known for their lavish and unique entertainments at which many celebrities had been their guests. The latter was formerly Miss Aime Crocker, daughter of the late E. B. Crocker of San Francisco She was Mrs. Henry Gillig, widow of a former commodore of the Larchmont Yacht club, when Gouraud married her a few years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
"stronsheartr at the Bijou.

"Strongheart," Robert Edeson's suc- cessful vehicle, and one of the best Amer ican plays of recent years, was seen last this city at popular prices. It was, as advertised, the identical company and pro- duction which appeared here earlier in the season. Charles Edwin Doherty, the star, and Fred Shepherd, as Billy Saun- ders. being the only important new mem bers of the cast When the earlier pres entation was reviewed in this column it was stated that the company was most capable in its entirety, and the criticism stands good for the Bijou production. Charles Edwin Doherty. as stated, re- places Burton King. who headed the cast at the last appearance of the play in Birmingham. Doherty is fully as capable an actor as King and acquitted himself last night in admirable fashion.
 Though "strongheart' is several seasons of ago, 1t has not yet ceased to please. The spirit of the play is admirably main tained in it's present production, the fresh- ness and vigor of college life dominating throughout. Ample opportunity is given various members of the company for ex- cellent comedy work. and the opportunity is by no means wasted. Fred Shepherd was clever and amusing in the role of Billy Saunders, the "senior by courtesy" Miss Mae Beban supplementing most | creditably with her winsome and pleas ing portrayal Of Molly Livingston. Will liam Stafford is still seen to advantage in the part of the villainous Thorne, leaving a decidedly strong impression of evil. Richard Etoneleigh is all required for the role of Frank Nelson, while Wheeler Oakman offers some amusement as Reade. the grind Miss Bessie Wilkes I handled the role of the leading lady in an acceptable manner, though a- little more spirit would not be unwelcome. Miss Villa Nicely. the third feminine member of the company, filled her part well. The cast on the>whole is very capable.
 Few playgoers have not seen Strong. heart" It is a play of clutching inter est, once seen, never forgotten. Its main theme is a social problem-the intermar' riage of races. eoangataha. or Strong. heart" is an Indian who has been sem by his tribe to Columbia for the pur. II pose of assimilating tho wisdom of the
 paleface. He falls desperately in low
 with Dorothy Nelson, tho sister of col
 lege chum. His passion Is reciprocated
 but the flaw of racs' and Dorothy'l
 brother and American sweetheast inter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Man chops or His Hand.

McComb, Miss, February A.-Walking into a blaming mill here a man who gave his name as John Richards, Jr., and said to be a native of Wappeton, N. D., bor- rowed a hatchet and proceeded to chop was completely severed at the wrist be- fore the mill employees could interfere Tt shall sin no more,' he shouted He was sent to New Orleans last night for treatment. Local physicians declare he is demented
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
scThe Thief.v

The presentation of Charles Brohman' 8 production of Henry Bernstein's remark
 able play of "The Thief at the Jeffer-
 son Wednesday night is an event of
 more than ordinary importance not alone to regular theatre-goers but to those, as well. who only frequent the playhouse Of red-letter occasions The fame of this international drama, ''The Thief" is en-
 phasized by the fact that it was played
 at the Lyceum theatre, New York, for over ten months.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Emperor Extends Invitation.

Berlin. February 2l.-Emperor William today invited Professor Wheeler, Roose- welt professor in the University of Ber- lin, and Prof. G. F. Moore. exchange lecturer at the University of Berlin, to take a pleasure voyage with him on the North sea on board the North German Lloyd steamship Kaiser Wilhelm II. The start will be made from Bremen on March ', however, and both professors have ar ranged to leave Berlin before that date, and so will be unable to accept the in- Yitation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Anotber TvI.t iu Thayy Case.

Albany, N. Y, February 21.-Attorney General O'Malley today took an appeal from the recent order of Supreme Court Justice Tompkins, appointing William Van Ameer referee to take evidence on the application of Mrs. Mary c. Thaw for the transfer of her son, Harry K. Thaw, from Matteawan State hospital to another insane asylum. The taking of evidence before the referee, therefore, will be stayed until the question of the validity of Justice Tompkins' order is de- termined by the appellate division.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
More Tax on OIeomarxarine.

Washington, February 21.-That the use of natural palm oil as one of the ingredi- ents of oleomargerine to improve the tex ture, quality and healthfulness of oleo- margarine. subjects it to the payment of all internal revenue tax of 10 cents pound, was decided by the supreme court today. It had previously decided that when it was added to give color, the tax of 10 cents 8 pound applied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Young Girl Poisons Herself.

Jesup, Ga, February 21.-"See this poi son? Well here goes" said Julia McMil- Ian, fl years old, to her sister. The girl because her parents would not let her stay home from school drank carbolic acid She lived less than an hour. Her father is the proprietor of a hotel here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Seeking Pardon for Preacher.

Peoria, Ill.,, February 21.-Efforts are already being made to secure pardon for Rev. James R. Kaye. the minister of Lincoln. H.. who was sent to the Peoria workhouse for a term of six months, week ago, on the charge of having H. legally in his possession moulds of Uni ted States coins. The petition is directed to President Taft and a number of in- fluential friends are working in his be- half.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Florence Davis, Engagement.

Here is what The Charleston News and Courisr said of Florence Davis who comes to the Jefferson theatre Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday mati- nee in her latest comedy entitled, Are You a Suffragette?"
 Delightful was Miss Florence Davis last night when as Kate Hathaway she appeared as the star in Are You a Suffragette?' a modern comedy in three acts in which the home and society life is shown to be far happier sphere for woman than the seeking of the ballot"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22

vene and-well, the play will be seen at the Bijou for the rest of the week, and those curious as to the ending may be enlightened. An absorbing football story is interwoven in the plot and the college spirit is refreshing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
One Year for stealing Errs.

Louisville, Ky, February 21.-Joe Elm mons, negro, was today sentenced to one year in jail for stealing SIP worth of eggs, while in transit, on the technical charge of stealing from a common car rfer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Pittsburg Chosen for Meeting.

Toledo, O., February 21.-Pfttsburg was chosen as the next meeting place of the executive board of the National Associa- ton of Supervising Postoffice employees in annual meeting here yesterday. The date was fixed at September 5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Former Peddler Dies Wealthy.

Fort Wayne, Ind, February 21.-Begin- ming as pack peddler, Sol Mier, who died at his home at Ligonier today. ended as president of two banks. MT. Mier was born in Prussia in 1892.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
Part of Railroad Biu Approved.

Washington. February I-The inter state commerce court provision of the administration railroad bill was approved by Commissioner Clements before the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
LIFE SENTENCE OF
 SORSBY AFFIRMED

Jackson, Miss, February 21.-The su- preme court today affirmed the life sentence of William Sorsby, slayer of Postoffice Inspector Charles Fitzger- aid.
 Inspector Fitzgerald was assassinated on the depot platform at Clinton, 10 miles west of this city, on the af- ternoon of September 29, 1908, shortly after he had checked up the books of the postofice and found that Sorsby, Who was serving as deputy postmaster. was several hundred dollars short in his accounts.
 Sorsby is a member of one of the foremost families in the state. His mother flaw, Mrs. Cabiness, was post mistress of the village.
 Special Justice J. s. Sexton delivered the decision of the court. No written opinion was handed down, but Justice Sexton gave a comprehensive review of the tragedy and in conclusion de- clared the verdict of the lower court was just in every respect and the trial devoid of reversible errors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22

Gayety Rollaway rink. which is coming
 into popularity after few months of
 darkness, will give a big mask carni- val.
 Announcement of the approaching mar riage of Melvin Bfllups, well known in this section of the stAte, to Charlse Mars ton Gordon of New Orleans, La.. is made. MT. Billups is general export agent for the joint lines in New Orleans. He Is a grandson of the late Maj. John M. Bill lups of Columbus. Mrs. Gordon is pop ular matron of the Crescent City. Mrs Thomas B. Franklin leaves tonight for Oxford, Miss, to attend the state | meeting of Daughters of the American Revolution, which assemblies there tomor-
 row. Mrs. Franklin is regent of Shuk-ho- | Tom-a-hawk chapter, localb chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
 and will be the official representative to | the convention.
 Miss Ariel Gross, instructor of instru-
 mental work in normal musical depart
 ment at Industrial Institute and Col lege, has arranged a public recital Tor
 her higher students. The recital will take
 place Wednesday evening in the chapel of the institution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
BOND ELECTIONS
 CARRY IN GADSDEN S50,000 for Schools and $60,000
 for Waterworks.
NEW INDUSTRY STARTS
NfI Manufacture SingIetrees-Wash- ington's Birthday to Be Flttingly Observed-Smallpox Scare Over.
 EagIand Man Candidate.

Gadsden, February -(Special.)-The bond election for $5O. coo for school pur- poses and $50, ,000 for water works carried today S07 for 100 against. The bond elec- ton came off quietly about one-half of the qualified voters participating.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22

c. D. Richardson returned from Car thage tonight, saying that he had re- covered a valuable horse stolen from the stable at his residence in this city sev- eral days ago. He says white man giving his name as Walter Johnson car ried the horse to Carthage and sold him for s100. Johnson was arrested and later made his esca e from the Carthage jail. posse is said to be now in pursuit of the man who, after being shot by one of the members of the posse, swan across Pearl river and is now hiding in the swamp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22

poses and Sb0,000 for water WorkS carrleu today S07 for. 100 against. The bond elec- ton came off quietly, about one-half of the qualified voters participating.
 A new industrial organization in Gads- den is the Southern Singletree Manufac- turing company. The company will make a ratented singletree that has been tried and tested, and is said to have special merit, The company is not incorporated but will have a capital of $10,000. E. B.. Rainey, an experienced manufacturer, is president of the organization, J. J. Hill, a prominent farmer, is the secretary; J. j.. Baskett of the Alabama Bank and Trust company is the treasurer, and Samuel Rogers, local hardware merchant and the inventor of the article te be manufac- tured. is the vice president. The single tree has already been made in limited way and somewhat of a demand is wait ing to be supplied. The company will therefore begin operations at once.
 Washington's birthday will be observed in the city tomorrow. The banks, post office, library and many other places of business will be closed in honor of the occasion. At Attalla the new County High school will be formally dedicated and a fitting programme carried out.
 The smallpox scare that was felt here for the past two weeks has about sub sided. All cases known have been held in check. and the patients are rapidly recovering. So far as can be learned, all danger of a spread of the disease has passed.
 According to information received here today, Watt T. Brown of Ragland has definitely decided to make the race for the state senate. His political friends here have received the news with joy, and will at once begin work in his behalf. MT. Brown has host of friends in this coun- ty who will support him, and there is little doubt that he will be successfully elected. In the campaign of two years ago he received a majority of the votes cast in Etowah. and there is reason to believe that his influence is equally strong here now as then.
 H. s. D. Mallory will be in the city to- morrow to confer with his friends in the work of the campaign. The Selma man has a large following in this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22
SOLDIERS ATTEND
 RIFLE PRACTICE

Meridian, Miss, February H.-(Special) Col. Sam I. McCants and Maj. James A. Bell of the Second regiment State Ma ,tional Guard, accompanied by Capt. Lu- ther Moss and detachment from Com pany D of this city, left to attend the rifle practice on the new range at Laurel tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22

H. s. D. Mallory will be in the city to- morrow to confer with his friends in the work of the campaign. The Selma man has a large following in this county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22

A legislative committee composed of Representatives Broyles, Denton, White, Brett and Steward, were in the city to- day to inspect the East Mississippi Hos pital for the Insane. The members of the committee expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the condition of the institution. Following the in spection the committee met with the hos pltal trustees and discussed matters of interest to the institution. It is under stood they will recommend an additional building for the treatment of tuberculosis patients which Is said to be badly needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1910-02-22

A stitch in time saves nine. Ingram Lithia Water Prevents sickness. Phones 103.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-07-15
find fireman
dead IN SWAMP

Hibbing. July 14.-Night workmen
at the Hull Rust mine discovered the
body of Nels Moline at AIS o'clock
this morning in a swamp that eX-
tends along the railroad. He spent
last evening in this village. leaving
for his boarding house about 10
o'clock, stopping to chat with fellow
workers at the nine and was appar
emily in the best of spirits. He was
not under the influence of liquor and
it is supposed that while walking
along the track, in stepping aside to
allow an ore train to pass, he lost his
balance and fell down the embank-
ment, which is quite steep along the
point where his body was found. Only
three feet of water is in the swamp
and it is possible that when he fell
into the pond he struck railroad
tie that was found floating near him.
The position of the body was such
as to make it appear he must have
been stunned, as his feet were not
submerged, his head being under the
surface and bruise on the left cheek
bears out the theory that he came in
violent contact with an object that de.
prived him of consciousness.
He was employed as stationary fire.
man at the Hull Rust mine. Efforts
are being made to locate wife and
family in Michigan.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-07-15
TAFT TO Be IN
ST. PAUL soon

Chicago, July 14.-Presidelt Taft
probably will be invited to address
the conservation congress at St..
Paul, Mimi, in September. This an
nouncement was made by a member
of the executive committee of the ma
tional conservation association here
today, following a conference with
delegation from St. Paul, headed by
Governor Eberhart of Minnesota.
The st. Paul delegation, declaring
that it represented the sentiment of
the northwest in conservation mat
tiers, was insistent upon the Taft in
vitation and certain other points re-
garding the program that Clifford Pin
chot had not previously considered.
AS result of today's meeting, the
executive committee will be called to-
gether next week to formally author
ize certain program notifications for
the congress, which Mr.. Pinchot and
his wing in the conservation move
ment now appear willing to grant the
northwest.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-07-15
MAY PREVENT
penn. STRIKE
COMMITTEES ARE COMFORTING
TRYING TO MAKE AN
AGREEMENT.
Fifteen Thousand Men, Will Be Call
ed Out If the Strike Is Declared -
Neither Side Appears to Be Willing
to Make Concessions - Exact Date
of Strike Not Given Out.

Philadelphia. Pa, July 14.-Whether
strike of the $4,000 conductors,
trainmen, baggagemen and yardmen
employed on the Pennsylvania rail.
road lines east OF Pittsburg, Erie and
Buffalo shall be called is now in the
hands Of a committee of six, headed
by President A. B. Garretson of the
Order Of Railway Conductors, and
w. G. Lee, president of the Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen. The con-
ference today between the committee
Of railroad men and General Manager
w. Hayward Meyers of the Pennsyl.
vania railroad, resulted in no agree
ment, and so far as can be learned,
neither side conceded anything to the
other.
Just the time at which the strike
order might be expected. Mr.. Carrot.
son refused to state Thus the sit
uation appears to be at critical stage
but there is still hopes among the
railroaders that way will be found
that will prevent the men from going
on strike.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1910-07-15
I1INERIES OF THE
ROOSEVELT TRIPS

Oyster Bay. N. Y, July 14.-Theo
dore Roosevelt gave out today the it.
ineraries Of the two speaking tours he
is soon to make-one into the vast
late in the summer, the other through
the south in the early fall.
The two tours will resemble cam
paign trip by a presidential candidate
for Colonel Roosevelt will make not
only as many set speeches as his
travelling card permits, but he prob
ably will deliver extempore talks from
the rear end of his private car.
The western trip is to begin on
August Is and will end on September
II. The southern trip will extend
from October 6 to October IS. The
itineraries follow:
Western Trip.
August 25-Leave New York; Aug
ust 81, arrive Cheyenne; August 20,
Denver; August 81, Osawatomie, Kan.
sas; Sept. 2, Omaha; Sept. 3, Sioux
Falls, S. D.; Sept. 5, Fargo, N. D.;
Sept. 6, St. Paul; Sept. 7, Milwaukee;
Sept. 8, Freeport, Ill. and Chicago;
Sept. 10, Pittsburg; Sept. II, arrive
New York.
Southern Trip.
Oct. 6-Leave New York; Oct. 8,
Atlanta, Ca; Oct. 10, Hot Springs,
Ark; Oct. IL, Peoria, ILL.,; Oct. 10,
speech in Indian for Senator Bever-
idge at place not yet chosen.