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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-21
MARKHAM IS
new PRESIDENT
Becomes the Head of the nli-
nois Central System Sue
ceeding Hanrahan

New York, Dec. 21.-Chas. H. Mark
ham, recently identified with the oil
interest in Pittsburg, was today
elected president of the Illinois Cen
tral railroad by the board of direc-
tors to succeed President James T.
Harahan. Markham was formerly
vice president and general traffic
manager Of the Southern Pacific rail-
road.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-21
COOK RETURNING
Will Reach New York On Steamer
George Washington Tomorrow.

New York, Dec. 21.-Dr. Frederick
A. Cook, the traveller of Brooklyn,
will return to this city on the steamer
George Washington, which is due to
arrive on Thursday evening. DR.
Cook has not been in the city since
his disappearance shortly after the
submission of his polar records to the
University Of Copenhagen over year
ago.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-21
CHAMP CLARK IS
FOR harmony
speaker-to. Be Is Not in Favor
Of Factions or Party
Fights

Washington, Dec. 21.-FOllow1ng
the issuance OF q call fnr. caucus OF
the Democratic members Of the next
congress. on January 10. to take up
such matters as the caucus may
choose" Representative Champ Clark
Of Missouri, minority leader and
speaker-to-be, has issued statement,
in which he announced that the eau
Gus would select the members Of the
ways and means committee, which
would frame the tariff bill of the Six
ty-second congress, declared himself
in favor of revision Of the tariff,
schedule by schedule, by means of
separate bills, and indicated his ad-
vocacy of the plan to take from the
speaker the power of appointing COM
mittees.
The call for the caucus was made
at the suggestion Of Representative
Clark and Representative Underwood,
who is slated, in the opinion Of his
fellow-members Of the Democratic
side, as the chairman Of the new ways
and means committee. 1t will be held
on the floor Of the house. and 1t is
expected that almost every one OF the
Democratic members-elect will come
to Washington to participate in It.
Don't Crave the Power.
Mr.. Clark, in his statement, pointed
out the necessity for ample prepare
tion Of tariff legislation by the ways
and means committee, and declared
that an immediate selection Of the
committee would be both wise and
INST.
"As to the mode Of selecting COM
- - - oSo xuC,,1d mt rn
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-21
C0NlaRRss ADI0uRNE;Dl.

3 Washingtpn, DEC. 3l.-Congress
adjourned today for tho holiday rs
cess until January s. Little business
was done In either house. owing to
tho dimculty Of keeping enough
members IN their seats to inquire Z
quorum. WI 81 35 '.Sl8 3s
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-21
WEIGH DEFEATED
JEM DR|SC0LL,
The Lightweight Champion Of
England Retained Title on
a Foul

Cardiff, Wales, Dec. 21.-Freddie
Welch the lightweight champion Of
England won his fight with Jem
Driscoll, the featherweight champion
in the tenth round last night on q
foul.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-21

Clark lump sum sots $3.50 for trav-
cling and ofice expenses, an increase
Of $500 over the amount granted last
year.
Mr.. Stephens Of Texas. a Democrat,
Mr.. Mann and othSfs defended the
paragraph and Mr.. Cox waived further
objection.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1910-12-21

in which to accomplish that task
carefully, intelligently, and with cred
It to themselves and with satisfaction
to us and to the country. 4
I'm the foregoing remarks I have
used the words bill or bills because
there are two theories Of tariff re-
vision much discussed at the present
time; ~ Revision by one general
bill and (2) revision by separate bills
for separate schedules. This is . mat
ter not Of principle. but Of method.
Individually I prefer the scheme ot
separate bills for separate schedules
taking the schedules with the most
obnoxious features first. III as, n.
"The assumption, growing out Of
ignorance Of certain quarters that
President Taft OF Senator Cummina
or any other Reublican has discovered
something new In tarih revision by
the separate schedule scheme is pre-
posterous.
Believes IN Early Start
'.F,or the reasons set forth. I an
decidedly in favor Of issuing the IN.
vitations to our newly elected breth'
rem, because am firmly OF the opin'
ion that we ought to begin this Inn
portant and arduous labor as soon q.
possible. and It goes without saying
that every Democratic member-elec
to the Sixty-second congress should
participate in selecting the committed
on ways and means, which will b
charged with preparing the tariff bill
or bills. III.
Il arrived in Washington Novembe,
IA. Until the convening of congress
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05
- -. -
NEWS OF MARION.
Miss Brown and Mr.. Ashcraft Married
Shivers-Hurt.

Marion. February 4.-(Special)-The
marriage of Miss Gillian Chiffon Brown
of Marion and Cyrus w. Ashcraft of
Florence occurred at the home of the
brides mother, Mrs Thomas Brown, in
Marion at 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon,
the Rev Paul V. Bomar officiating. The
wedding was of unusual interest on ac-
count of the prominence OF the families,
and while 1t was only a quiet home af-
fair, it was regarded as the most inn
portanr social event of the season in Ma.
rion. The members of the family pres
ent from a distance were Mrs. William
Howard Smith of Houston, Tex; Mr.. and
Mrs Algernon Smith of Birmingham, Mr..
and Mrs. Hammond Brown, Mrs. r. l..
McCauley of Birmingham; Mrs. Presley
Wilkerson and Miss Sarah Warren VIII
kerson of Montgomery; Mrs. w. c.
Crumpton of Evergreen, Miss Hattie
Carter of Meridian, Miss; Mr. o. H.
Bowen of Birmingham, and Col and Mrs.
j. T. Murfee OF Tuscaloosa.
The marriage of Miss Virginia Allen
Hurt and DR.. o. l.. Shivers occurred at
the home of the brides mother on Tues
day afternoon,
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NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Mrs. E. NJ. Kilby returned this week
from a visit to Mrs. Steele in Corinth,
Miss.
Mrs e. e. Williams has as her guest
Miss Bloodworth of Wilmington, N c.
Miss Carolyn Draper of Admission ar
rived yesterday afternoon to be the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. NJ. Kilby. Miss
Draper has a large circle Of friends in
Birmingham who will be glad to welcome
her Mrs. Scott Roberts, who had planned
to visit Mr.. and Mrs. Kilby, has post
poned her coming until after Lent.
Miss Lucy Lamb left yesterday for her
home in Norfolk Va, after visit to
Birmingham friends.
Little Paul Bowron, the youngest son
of Mr. and Mrs. James Bowron, who Is
i'll with pneumonia at the Davis iniirm-
airy, is rapidly improving and it is thought
will be able to return home in a few
days.
Mrs. Louise Lockett of Charlottesville,
Ark. Is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
d. w. Mccall, 1888 First avenue, Wood
lawn
Mrs. Lucille A. Williams and little Vir-
spending a few days in Atlanta
Mrs Julian Gorham will entertain at
bridge at her home on Twelfth avenue
this afternoon.
Miss Louise Long will act as sponsor
for the Birmingham Young Mems Chris
! tan association in the game with Nash
vile tonight large social turn out Is
expected.
Hot dinner will be served by the LADIES
Aid society of the North Birmingham
presbvterian church at the Colonial Cafe,
PHI North Twenty-frst street today.
Mrs. Lyman Sims of Jeffersonville Ind,
and her little daughter Margaret are the
guests of Mrs. c. T. Randall of 20l6 Quin-
Ian avenue
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THAT REMINDS ME
Random Reflections On the Condition of the Man Who
manently or Temporarily Busted "A Condition of Cir
cumstances That Affect the Rich AS Well AS the Poor


~ friend were you ever ous'eu'
'proke' all H. oo"h anu oo''
saliy?
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Perhaps you were never reduced 10 ''ie
extreme extremity OF hnanciai eno
where the price OF cut Oh PIE. "ouio
nave saved your hlei "ouia iia'e W
Know that you ever nau Deeh strahoeu
In town without the price Oh care iaie 10
your nome IN the SUBURBS TOUR iiAles
away.
D1d you ever pahhaiiuie your poafuihs
mouse mistress ior postage stamp 10
write nome 10 1a'her!
Were you ever a days journey from
home and suddenly realized that you
lacked ~ cents of tho cost of YOUR rail-
-, D,s 80, .,;,,,, - ,v.u- o,,+
way iaie' Aiu sou linn ~ ""i"
to the first station on the hne SO as 10
get within your limit? And if you did,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05
Mrs. Mary j. sibIey Dies.

Russelville. February 4.-(speeiai.)-
Mrs Mary j. sibley died at the home OF
c,rcnit Clerk d. a. Malone in this city
Yesterday afternoon about o CLOCK. Mrs'
sibley had been sick a number OF Weeks
with tuberculosis and her death was not
unexpected The funeral services were
held at the residence of Mr.. Malone this
morning at $3.50 o'clock, and she was
hurled at Mount.Pleasant cemetery, near
Newburs. this afternoon. She was =
member of a prominent family of TINS
county, being relative of Tax Collector
r. o. Sbley. John n. Sibley and clark
Siblev. also d. A. Malone.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05
Farmers Are Getting busy.

Decatur February 4.-(Special.) Farm
ing operations are farther advanced in
this section of the state than they have
been at this season of the year for many
years. Spring oats have been sown and
much cotton land has been bedded, ready
for planting, and much corn land has
been broken and ready for planting. AS
soon as the prospect for frost is over the
farmers as a rule win be ready for plant
ing their cotton and corn. The past few
weeks of exceptionally fine weather has
been the cause Of the early preparing
of the soil in this section of the state.
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Coutro, of Railroad Secured.

Boston, February 1T was an
nounced today that the Boston Hold
ing company has obtained actual ma
lority control of the Boston and Maine
railroad through purchases from var
ious persons in New Hampshire ana
NV the ACQUISITION of the treasury stock
of the railroad. 1t is said that the
object of the holding company is to
forestall the possible passage or new
corporation law. which would prevent
one railroad from owning stock In an
other except in eases where 1t already
owned al per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05
Lively Race for Conmi.sionership.

Decatur, February 4.-(Special)-Judg
ing from the number OF candidates for the
office of county commissioner of the First
district, the district In which are Deca-
tur and New Decatur one would suppose
that this must be most lucrative office.
There are Ave candidates in the field for
the office, as follows: A. A. Hardage of
New Decatur. business man and the
present incumbent; DIR. r. L. Stephenson
of New Decatur. a physician; John A.
Thompson OF Decatur. real estate man:
j. A. Robinson and w. NJ. Brothers, both
of Mt. Zion, and both farmers.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05

Chicago February 4-The INTRODUCES
ton of Christianity into Japan at first
caused many suicides, the Rev. DR.. ].
L. Deanng, a missionary. told the DEL
egates to the laymen's missionary
movement today. THE moral unrest
existing among thinking men in Japan
today" said DR.. bearing, rs illustrated
by the fact that the Ashe Shimbum,
newspaper. has bureau of consulta-
ton for those intending suicide. and
sometimes receives as many of so let
ters a day from such persons. mostly
students"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05
BOY KILLS BROTHER
BY ACCIDENTAL SHOT

Memphis February AFTER disarming
his 5-year-old brother, Philip Smith, OF
a double barrelled shotgun, Frank smith,
aged II years, accidentally shot and killed
the little fellow today
In walking through the front door OF the
Smith residence In South Memphis the
hammers of the shotgun struck against
thf door jam and the weapon was dis
charged T
Little Philip was Immediately behind ms
older brother begging for the gun "lleh
the fatal charge was exploded. Inc en-
tire load struck the boy In the ABDOMEN.
The father of the boys is Frank smith, an
engineer in the city fire department.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05
ng-Suffering Bachelor Declares
Newly Married Need Reform
Thinks They Are Too Demonstrative In Public Billing and
"Cooing'' Too Much For Hini-Time For All Things He
0pnes and Freely Expresses His Views Perhaps He
Dislikes to Be Only One of the Chorus
BY DOLLY DALRYMPLE.

| fancy free and willing to become en-
shared
pray save yourself the trouble he
averred AL my intentions in that di-
rection are passed and gone. But the
point is just this. l had two friends who
were married in November
"Oh. it's about the newly weds that
you want me to storm and rave and tear
my hair" | said with a CLEAN of under
standing.
precisely said he, 81 thought youd
know"
rs it wedding presents?" I asked So
licitously, knowing from experience how
even one may be the cause of the direst
economy for weeks to come.
1T hadn't occurred to me just that
way" he said. "But it is rather rough
on fellow to have to be eternally giving
wedding presents, when he knows he will
never receive any himself, because he will
never marry"
| I raised my Eyebrows increduously at
this remark and said, No"
81 really don't mind the wedding pres
ents so much,'' he continued, but it
having TO call on the newly weds, as you
term them afterward, and so to their dim
ners, and see them billing and cooling and
carrying on at rate that is positively
nauseating to a sensible man."
What a queer idea l suggested
why, If they don't go on over each
other during the honeymoon there is
mighty little chance left for any love-
making later. Do give the poor things
a chance"
"They have all the chance In the
world said the confirmed bachelor,
when they are alone. But heaven forbid
that any sensible man or woman should
ever SO far forget themselves as to pa
rade their affection before gaping null
titude''
Meaning by the multitude YOURSELF"
l inquired.
Nonsense, said he. II am only one
of many, and this thing of ootsey tootsey
wootsey-ing before every Tom, Dick and
Harry that happens to come around is
nothing short Of disgusting.
Perhaps they consider you one of the
family | suggested, "since they invite
you in SO informally"
| II just the same when am tnere
alone, or with Others" he continued. TN
derstand, l wouldn't have the loving left
out for the world; it's the only thing that
makes life worth while. But there is a
time for all things and
you don't consider dinner party or
an evening call. the time. the place and
the girl, l said.
Exactly, and I wish you'd write about
the newly weds who do these things and
sit up and compliment each other every
other moment and smile and smirk like
a dying calf. and never pay any attention
to their guests
Il See said |. you are tired of being
in the chorus, and what you really want
| is the principle role in some nice little
domestic drama built for two.
Nobody can ever be serious with you,
declared the confirmed bachelor, as he
/ snatched his hat and pulled on his gloves
and left the office with a mighty
"Humph,'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05
BOwDRY-RIDDLE WEDDING.

A marriage which came as a surprise to
many friends was that of Miss Blanche
Bowdry to Mr.. G. F. Riddle, which was
solemnized at the home of the bride, al
Tuscaloosa avenue, at 8 o'clock Wednes-
day afternoon. The home was decorated
with potted plants. The bride was attend
ed by the matron of honor, Mrs. Lee
Lyle, who was gowned in very becom-
ing tailored suit The bride was given
away by her brother, Mr.. H. N Bowdry.
She wore a handsome brown silk crepe
meteor costume, embellished with gold
and net lace. The cermony was per-
formed by the Rev. e. l.. Harriss, pastor
Of the Walker Memorial church. The
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05

bride and groom are both well known to
many In the Birmingham district, and
prominently related. Immediately after
the cermony Mr. and Mrs. Riddle left for
for 10 days trip TO Florida. The young
couple will reside with the brides moth
er, Mrs. ]. c. Bowdry All Tuscaloosa ave-
nue., West END.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05

Los Angeles, February 4.-Henry w.
Taft, who Is suffering in a local hos
pital from an attack of erysipelas. was
reported by his physicians to be en-
tirely out Of danger.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05
SONG SERVICE.

Sunday evening at the South Highlands
Presbyterian church N choir will sing
the sacred cantata, THE Holy Infant"
by f. Field Billiard. The meeting will
be devoted entirely to music, the organ
list will also render a few organ selec-
lions. The last cantata this choir gave
the church was filed to its doors and
no doubt the rendering of this beautiful
service of song will be well attended
The services start at 7:30 o'clock promptly
Mr. Claude 3. Hartsel organist and
choir master.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05

to her house guest, Miss Martha Robin
son of Virginia. Her guests included Il
friends and the occasion was one of the
most graceful events during the visits
of this lovely Virginia girl.
Killarney roses made dainty and
beautiful centerpiece for the table, about
which the girls sat- combining with
feathery ferns; and the place cards were
hand-painted sketches of the same pink
blossom.
Seated about the table were Miss Ware
Mr.. and Mrs FELTON, Wimberly, Miss
Mary Ruth McLester Miss Willie May
Bates. Miss Virginia Means. Miss Robin
son, Mr.. Erslxine Ramsey Mr.. Lee Tighl-
man, Mr.. N. L. Steele, Mr. r. L. Brown
and Mr.. B. NJ. Allen.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05

BY Rosa Clisby John.
So truly beautiful thou art,
With gentle eyes whose soft brown tints
Were caught. me thinks, from natures
heart,
In wooded vale where autumn prints
Its touch Of gold.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05

CHILDREN's RECITAL
The recital given yesterday after
noon by Mrs. Flonrnoy Rivers pupils
was as wonderfus as the ,dcEionstra
tions of this charming woman always
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05

1t seems the deep blue sea gave out
Its pinkest shells and purest pearls
Thy cheeks and teeth to be; about,
Upon thy lips the peoples leaned
Till left incarnadine
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05

The busy housemaids of spring and
summer are never tagging in their serv-
ice to the Queen of Seasons. They are
never forgetful of the bright days that
are sure to come. however dark and I'M
promising today may be.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05

ANNOUNCEMENTs.
Mr. and Mrs. Morris Falk and Miss
stella I'alk will entertain at dance
Thursday evening a. he Phoenix club.
Mrs. J. c. sarnt chs Of will be a
hostess at cards this morning at 1850
In compliment to Mrs. Louis s'uricy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05
THE HIGHLAND CLAN.

day afternoon to the members of the
Highland Clan. Games were played dur
ing the afternoon and followed with a
delightful luncheon.
The members OF the Clan are Miss
Bradshaw, Miss Sallie Evins, Miss Annie
Blinn Miss Dorothy johnson, AAlss Cary
johnson. Miss Helen Thompson, Miss
Elizabeth Bowie, Miss Bessie Asethea,
Miss Elise Farrior, Miss Lucy Lyman
Powell, Miss Margaret Latady, Miss An
ME May Walthall and Miss Pearl Gus
colt.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-02-05

Mrs e. NJ Kilby returned this week
from a visit to Mrs. Steele in Corinth,
Miss.
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God knew the work complete to be
Should rest. not there's life true. and whole
Must have inhnity; N,ei 49, Y 81
~ s9s: vs.! M 5vss ssv4A vs. !:
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MISS MALLAM TO BE HOSTESS.
Miss Sadie Mallam has issued cards in
viting a party of friends to her studio
today from 10 to IL o'clock. This will
be the first OF series of charming re-
citals given by Miss Mallam.
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care of themselves They are as a rule
expert panhandlers, parasites on the
body financial.
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Mrs. e. e. Williams has as her guest
Miss Bloodworth of Wilmington, N. c.
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ny friend, were you ever busted.
broke all in, down and out, finan-
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-02
SAN BERNARDINO
Ofice 4ss Court street.
Pbones-IIome 442; Sunset Main 442.
DEATH DECIDES ESLER
DIVORCE SUIT At RENO
San Bernardino Man, Figure in a
Sensational Case, Sue
CumbS TO Operation

SAN BERNARDINO, Nov. death
stopped a sensational divorce case at
Reno this morning, when Fred j. Es-
Ter of the liquor firm of Ingersoll &
Esler passed away at San Francisco
while undergoing an operation at the
Trinity hospital. A telegram was re-
ceived from Esler himself by his part
ner explaining he might have to I'M
dergo the operation, having been Sc
riously troubled for a long time. A
few moments later a second dispatch
was received announcing his death.
Three years ago Esler became intat-
uated. it is alleged, with a young wild
oW. He followed her to Europe, ana
on his return he reached a property
settlement with his wife, 1t is alleged
Then he moved to Reno and COM
menced suit for divorce.
Mrs Esler contested the suit, and
in the midst of its trial a few weeks
ago the case was suddenly dismissed.
Esler had just commenced a second
action when compelled TO go to San
Francisco, where death overlook him.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-11-02
SHELTER CONTRACTS FOR
OUTPUT OF CALZ0NA MINE

PARKER. Nov. 1.-B. H. BENEFITS,
general SUPERINTENDENT of the Consoh-
dated Arizona Smelling company Wis
tied the Calzona Mines company 8
property in the Riverside district and
contracted with General Manager A.
w. Martin for the entire output OF ore
from the Calzona mine. There is
large quantity of ore now on the dump
and shipments to the Humboldt smell
ter will be begun within few days.
Speaking of his visit to the Cal
IONA mine Mr.. Benefits said:
Il was very agreeably surprised with
the showing at the Calzona and from
every indication the shipments from
this property the next few months
should be heavy General Manager
Martin and superintendent Fred BsW-
Ter are carrying on mining operations
in a systematic manner
The ore that is being taken out is
high grade, averaging around 500 TO
the ton.
The character of the rock is in a
class by itself, as free gold occurs in
the copper bearing ore and is discern
able to the naked eye. A pumping
plant has recently been installed at
the Calzona mine, and with plentiful
supply of water and other modern
conVeniences Just completed it is in
deed a model camp in every way"
Mr.. BENEFITS also visited the prop
erty of the Steece Copper company
and said that shipments from that
mine were contemplated at an early
date. He spoke very highly of the
Riverside district and predicted that
it is bound to become one Of the noted
mining sections of the southwest.