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The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-07-08
Bourbon Fair Directors Meet.

Looking forward to the holding of
the Bourbon fair in Paris September
6 to 10 inclusi We, and adding to the
already attractive lprem;um list the
directors of the Bourbon County Agrl-
cultural Society held meeting Wed
nesday IN the county court room. Pres
ident ]. M. Hall presiding over the
meeting.
1t was agreed that the Directors
Premium of 5000 for the best saddle
stallion, mare or gelding, which has
attracted exhibitors from all over the
State, should this year be again offer
ed.
. Another premium which will no
doubt prove interesting is the one for
the handsomest decorated automobile
to be exhibited in the show ring. To
the first choice "a premium of S25 is
offered. to the second Sis and to the
third $40.
Mr.. A. S. Thompson was appointed
to succeed Mr.. r. J. Nicely as a mem
Der of the Grounds Committee. The
Committee on Music reported that 1t
had engaged Weber's Band of Cincill-
natl, to furnish the music during the
fair.
The directors are making extensive
preparations for the holding of the old
Bourbon Fair this year, and while the
Committee on Amusements has not yet
made it's report it is safe to say they
will secure the best attractions to be
had,
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-07-08
Rug Night at the Grand.

Manager Porter of the Paris Grand
will give another one of those hand
some 9xl2 room size Administer rugs
on tomorrow night. This statement
alone will be enough to pack the Grand
to the doors, as it is prize which
everyone is anxious to get. On Wed
nesday night the rug was placed on
exhibition at the Grand and from the
many expressions of admiration it was
evident that Manager Porter had
again struk the popular chord, and
that everyone would try TO win the
rug.
The rug is a handsome one. being
one of the finest ones carried by j. I.
Hinton. Remember that everyone
purchasing ten cent ticket is entitl.
ed to a chance and that the last ticket
purchased on Saturday night is Tas Ii.
able to win the rug AS the first one
purchased two weeks ago.
Mr.. Porter promises ssome pleasing
surprises in the vaudeville line for the
next week, and it will be advisable TO,
you not to miss performance during
the week.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1910-07-08
No Fight Pictures Says Paris
May0r.

Following the action of officials in
several of the largest cities of the
United States in putting ban on the
Jeffries-J Johnson fight pictures, Mayor
j. T. Hinton yesterday declared that
should the pictures reach Paris he will
not allow them to be produced.
In a interview yesterday Mayor
Hinton said if the pictures were pro-
dued in this city it would only be the
means of melting racial prejudices,
which would most likely result in a
clash between the whites and blacks,
and that in event OF any effort to pro-
duce the pictures here he would take
this course as precaution.
The colored population Is highly
elated because of the victory of the
black champion over the white pugi-
list and it is confidently believed the
white would make an effort to resent
any demonstration on the part of the
negroes. Mayor: Hinton believes this
the wisest course TO pursue and for
this reason will not permit an exhibit
ton of the picture il Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-27
King 1. Hard warker

Brussels, March 2s.-(6pecial) = King
Albert is one of the hardest workers In
his realm. He rises at o'clock and Is
quickly at work, There is church near
the palace which he attends every morn
ing, going without ostentation, passing
unnoticed by the people, At 7:S0 he
breakfasts with the queen. At the lit
tie princes como to wish their parents
good morning and to play with them,
For the king, work commences again al
3 and continues until II, when he rides
with the queen or motors with her, I'M
less, indeed. the queen Is kept at home
by some of her work for the poor, The
luncheon of the king and queen Is light
and after luncheon the whole day j.
given up to work within doors and Out
of DOORS At the royal babies are put
to bed in room next to their parents
At 8 the king dimes, The ladies and gen
tlemen in attendance dine at the royal
table, and the dinner Is perfopce cere'
monial affair. But the king Is back u
his work as soon as he can leave the
table with courtesy,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-27

5. A gallery for a fine arts and museum
collection the space for clubrooms and
art gallery to be dedicated to library pur-
poses when the growth of the library
shalt demand it.
The system further contemplates sta
ton libraries, /. e., consignments of books
placed periodically at established stations
from which they are circulated. 1t is
through station libraries that most cities
supply supplementary reading for their
schools.
Scarcely any city library of today
limits it's helpfulness to the munich
pality. There is a missionary spirit
developed by the work which is con-
stantly reaching out. For instance,
one of the New York city libraries
of north Alabama. Why may not the
library system of the city of Birmins-
ham ultimately extend it's benefcent in
fiuence throughout Jefferson county?
This can be done by operating from
the main library a system of travel
ing libraries for rural schools and COM
munities. In work of this character, of
course, the cooperation of the county
board of revenue (when Legislation shall
provide for county support of library
work. the county board of education
and the Jefferson County Teachers as
ISOLATION should be enlisted And ali
expense involved in the purchase and
circulation of such libraries should be
the affair of the county or of the cont
munities and schools benefited. Many
city Libraries have thus broadened their
influence until they have become. in
fact, county libraries. 1t is not too
much to hope for Birmingham that she
may do as we'll as the progressive
cities of the north and west.
The writer lays no claim to original
ity in the ideas here expressed. They
are culled from the experience of other
cities and are respectfully submitted
FRANCES NINMO GREENE.
| Birmingham, March 26, 1910.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-27
MISS GREEN ON
LIBRARY PLANS

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
In view of the fact that we seem to be
on the eve of realizing some of our hopes
for a great library system for this city,
the writer may be pardoned for submit
ting herewith a suggestive plan for that
system to the thoughtful consideration of
the people of Birmingham.
The plan comprehends main library
which should be at once the great store
house for the whole system and the center
of circulation from which branch, station
and travelling Libraries receive their pc
riodical supplies; and also such branches,
ETC. as the needs of the community shall
demand 1t is suggested that the Libraries
at West End Ensley and Avondale come
into the system as branches of the main
institution This need not offend II we
are one city, with one city government.
one school system and one everything
else, it does not seem illogical or calcu-
lated to do violence to neighborhood pride
TO have one library system also. 1t should
probably be explained here that the Ii
braries mentioned would have nothing to
lose and everything to gain by the union.
Their librarians would have the same
duties and authority as now The IL
braries would keep their own books, pc
riodicals, pictures etc, and would en-
deavor. as now, to add to their collec-
lions. They would gain this much and
more: Their registered borrowers would
have the right TO draw on the main IL
brary Cor on another branch) through
them. or by direct personal application.
In other words, when a citizen had read
his titles clear to any one library in the
system he would have the free use OF
ALL The branches would have the addi-
tiona1 advantage of being able to call on
the main library Tor expert assistance to
any needed extent.
The main building should contain:
L Necessary reading, reference, distrib-
uting and work rooms.
2. A fireproof steel stack room, with a
capacity of several hundred thousand
volumes.
g. A small auditorium to be used free of
all charge for Farmers union meetings.
1yceu1n courses. lectures, conventions, etc.
4. ciubroons to be used by clubs of the
city for regular and special meetings and
by committees of citizens who shall at
any time need such place of meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-27
SOCIETY IN NEW YORK
ny mARcAnEr WATTS DE rEYsrEn.

hold his position; but dare say there
is more sentiment in business than we
imagine. On beautiful afternoons Mr..
Roosevelt, attired in frock coat and that
wonderful hat. strolls through Fifth ave-
nue., and at his side is Miss Alexander
Both are very happy.
AS a wedding present from the firm
with which he is employed, Mr.. Roose-
velt after his marriage, will be trans
ferred to a responsible position in the
San Francisco department. and will re-
ceive q substantial increase in pay, too.
An April wedding of much interest here
and elsewhere will be that of Miss Maria
l.. Moran and Edward Chase Hoyt, on
Wednesday the 9th, at the Protestant
Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. Mr..
Hoyt maintains a beautiful New York
town house, a country place up the
Hudson, and winter home in Thomas
vile, Ca
An interesting marriage this spring
will be that of Miss Rhea Helen Reid,
daughter of Daniel G. Reid of Rock ISL
and fame to Henry j. Topping, son of
]. A. Topping, who is chairman of the
board of directors of the Republic Iron
and Steel company. l fancy that this
will be rather an ornate affair, for Mr..
| Reid has the reputation of having many
| millions. and he dearly loves display. In
cidentally young Mr.. Topping has just
been elected member of the New York
stock exchange.
| Sherberne Prescott and the Misses Hell
| en- Henderson and Charlotte Hopkins
| will be the attendants at the wedding of
Miss Katherine Clabaugh and George
! Beale Bloomer in Washington on Satur-
day, April 49, Miss Pansy Bloomer, a
sister of the bridegroom. will be the maid
| of honor. His cousin, Edward Beale
Mclean, will be the best man. and the
Messrs. 7. Johnson Ward OF Philadel-
| phia. William Hewson and Franklin H.
Ellis of Washington, and Lieuts. Hugh
| w. Osterhaus. U. s. N, and Byron A.
Long, U. 8. NJ, will be the ushers.
| Society is wondering whether Colonel
| John Jacob Astor, or Jack" Astor as
some few intimates term him, will at
tempt to establish the leadership over
New York society. once held by his
mother.
| Colonel Astor's reception and dance
| gave rise to the interesting rumor which
have heard quite frequently of late.
The fact that Colonel Astor selected his
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-27
AwerIcap Artist in POVERTY

We are In the midst of our annual
springtime exhibition of painting and
sculpture, and / cannot help noticing the
great number OF American artists who
live In garrets in the direst poverty and
need. The American Art association has
literally died of hamilton. The tax for
clubs OF all kinds is so excessive in
Paris many cannot attempt to pay them.
and hence they must go.
Speaking of the great number OF hard
working, badly paid Americans struggling
for a footing in Paris to Henri Roche
fort the other day, he said: Let them
be of good cheer. Sixty years ago or
more a painter came into little shop
in the Rue Notre Dame de Lorette. The
young man offered the dealer picture
for 300 francs, &c., Tho dealer refused and
the painter went his way. Turning to
me the dealer said THAT Is painter
from Fontainbleau. don't wish to I'll
up my shop with rubbish that won't sell
Yet / might be willing to give him $40 for
that picture
THE young artist was Francois Millei
and the rubbish was The Angelus,' to-
day worth perhaps $.o00.0oo Millet near
ly starved to death and amongst those
who helped to bring about his starvation
was no less great lady than the EN-
press Eugene. When his great picture
The Man With the Hoe.' was shown to
her she pronounced 1t vulgar The cour-
tiers took up the word and poor Millei
was completely ruined"
But Rochefort declares when artists
are starving they do their best work; &c
perhaps we owe The Angelus" to the
bitter need Of the struggling genius. Hor-
ace wrote excellent verse when pinchec
BY poverty and 1t is worthy Of note that
when artists begin dining every day they
usually decline
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-27

The only living lineal descendant of
Confucius is expected to attend this
years centennial continental jubilee of the
University OF Berlin. General Vin-Tchang,
the Chinese minister at Berlin, has sug-
cested TO his government that China, as
the nestor of the oldest culture and lit
erature, should be notably represented
among the intellectual galaxy which the
Berlin Jubilee will bring together from
all parts OF the world. The present rep
resentative of the Confucius family
holds, like his predecessors. the rank of
q royal duke.
Baroness Won Ende the wife of retired
major living at Wiesbaden, has applied
for and received a balloonist's license.
She is the eighth officially qualified Ger
man woman balloonist. and although she
took lip ballooning only year ago, is al
ready the heroine of IS different ascents.
As the result of a midnight meeting
held some three weeks ago by the
actresses of Berlin to protest against
their miserable position. especially in re-
lation 10 the dress question and the mar
riage or maternity clause of their con-
tracts, the German government is about
10 introduce an actresses law to do away
or at least modify their just grievances.
The German actress, whatever her role,
has to provide her own costumes. Ex-
cepting in the care OF the most popular
actresses this exaction is entirely beyond
the means provided by her salary, and
she is thrown upon her own resources
whatever they may be. The salaries
earned vary from SIS to $50 a month"; and
considering the season lasts only six or
seven months, represents yearly income
of anything between $105 and s420. The
theatre directors are very exacting about
the dresses and costumes, and the result
is that In most cases more than the In
come Is spent on the toilettes. This ought
to lie prohibited by the state, and If a
law were enacted obliging theatrical man
ayers TO provide the dresses the great
moral evil of the theatres would be
abolished.
The Inatrimony or maternity clause is
disgUsjrT. According to It an actress
contract Is Immediately Cancelled IL she
marries or becomes q mother 1t was a
criminal procedure, said one OF the speak
ers. and contrary to all social laws. Mar
riage ought not to affect a contract, and
as regards maternity, 1t could at the most
only imply temporary disappearance from
the stage. II this clause were abolished
1t was argued. the actresses would or
gantzc mutual maternity fund, but un-
der the present conditions such a step
was impossible.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-27

New York, March Especial 1.-The
newest international alliance, linking
Miss Harriet LHly, daughter of the
late Marcus DAILY of Montana, in we'd
lock to Count Sigray, of noble Hun
garian house, falls upon this coming
Tuesday. 1t is strange to note the sim
plicity of the plans. whereas the Szech-
enyi-vanderbilt wedding, where the
young couple first met, were ultra gor-
geous in its plan
Both Count Sigray and Miss DAILY knew
that If a luxurious affair were planned
for the church, 1t would require nearly
the entire police force of the city to hold
back the curious throngs. Hence 1t has
been decided to follow the wedding with
a reception at the DAILY mansion, at Us
Fifth avenue, where the show will come
in.
There will be neither bridesmaids nor
ushers. Mrs. DAILY will give away her
daughter, and Count Anton Sigray will
be attended by Marquis Pallavichini The
count and countess will sail for Europe
later in the week.
Mrs. Henry White, wife of the former
ambassador to France, will spend the bal
ance of the spring and the entire sum-
mer in Europe. Mr.. and Mrs. White
will be Joined abroad by their son-in-
law and daughter, Count Hermann von
Scherr-Thess of Berlin.
This will be a gay week at Atlantic
City Easter time always makes the
coast resort the mecca for certain sets
Of the fashionables of New York, Phila-
delphia, Washington and Baltimore.
Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., is II
California. Mrs. French Vanderbilt, who
has been at st. Moritz, will return to this
side soon.
Well may you ask;
"Who is the youthful gentleman in the
wonderful hat?'
That, my dear friends, is Mr.. Theo-
dore Roosevelt, Jr., son of Colonel Roose-
welt, the former president.
Since Mr. Roosevelts engagement tt
Miss Eleanor Butler Alexander he has
bought his first silk hat. My, but it is 6
wonder! Perfect In angle, as shiny as g
new gold dollar, and shimmering in the
Fifth avenue sunshine, it makes young
Mi. Roosevelt look like an ex-presiden1
himself.
Since the fine weather has come, Mr.
Roosevelt spends so much time in New
York that I wonder how he manages tc
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-27

London. March 2e.-- Especial. 1.-THE cen
sus Of Great Britain. to be taken In 1911.
will include many interesting statistics
omitted from previous enumerations.
Matrimony Is one OF the most Important
subjects for analysis. Married people
will have to stats how long they nave
been married, and how many children
they have or have had. They will also
be Obliged to admit whether thoy have
been divorced. Information AZ to the
number OF rooms inhabited In every
house, whether mansion or cottage. VIII
also be requested. Ireland will not be IN
Guided In tho census. but with regard 70
Scotland and Wales particulars VIII pt
asked for Ms TO who speak tho ancicn'
language OF the country or English, o.
English only, or both,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-27
oFFENDs THE RUSSIANS
They Dislike the sIurs Cast Upon Mem
DRY of Their Tav0rife Actress

BIT. Petersburg March 26.--(Special)-
action of Bishop Hermogen In prohibiting
a service which 1t was proposed to hold
In Saraton cathedral In memory of the
famous actress. Mme Kommissarjefs-
kaya. who died recently at Tashkend
while on a professional tour of Central
Aria,
The bishop insists on making various
inquiries at Tashkend concerning the
cause OF the actresses death, her religion
her keeping OF church observnnces, ETC.
Nine. Kommissarj cfkaya was the lido
OF the Russian people, and this slur or
her memory Is deeply resented.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-27

guests from the lists of his mother goess
some way in establishing this as truth,
but when we consider the full attend
ance, one sees Immediately that 1t was a
gathering so catholic in its personnel that
the older Mrs. Aston would not have to-
Grated 1t.
Strange to say, there were 400 guests
present.
That the critics of Mrs. Oliver Hazard
Perry Belmont were wrong in their crit ,
icisms when they termed her insincere
In her suffrage views. is evident from
her action in dismantling Belcourt, the
stately manor house of the Belmonts at
the resort. Belecourt was always one
of the show places, and more than a
million dollars had been squandered max
ing it the ne plus ultra in ornament. l
can remember the time when Mrs. Bel
mont was peeyish over the curiosity of
the common people who stopped in the
street to look at it. Then she began to
hold suffrage rallies within the marble
and bronze halls. Next came the rumor
that it would be turned into hotel. Mrs.
Belmont has dismantled 1t, but denies
that she will turn the palace into
hostel.
Mrs Harry Payne whitney has finally
thrown off her mask and admits that
for years she has been diligently pur-
suing the study of art. Mrs. Whitney
paints very well, but her sculptoring has
really caused surprise.
Plagiarism Immortal" statute of
young man and woman seated upon a
rock and gazing fondly at each other,
typifees Plagiarism Immortal"
Tony Drexel is one of the most ardent
wooers / ever saw, and every day he
and his fiance, Miss Marjorie Gould, are
to be seen together. The marriage Is to
occur on April 10, and Miss Marjorie
Curtis has finally been selected as the
maid of honor.
Frederick Townsend Martin is back IN
New York from Palm Beach and WASH
ington. Mr.. Martin was one OF the
foremost figures at Palm ,Beach the past
winter in arranging social diversions
He, is living at the Plaza in this city,
and is engaged upon his new book the
name of which hasn't been CHOSEN, pue
which deals with society.
The French fair. which is a charitable
event at the Metropolitan opera house
from April 1 to 5, will doubtless be a
success. might name very long list
of well-known women who will take
part, but l shall go no further tnan 10
say that Mrs George w. Vanderbilt at
tired in the epicene garb of a Texas cow
girl, will dispense ices and harmless
drinks.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-27
Slaughter of Pigeons

In the gambling principality of Prince
Albert of Monaco the most barbarous
cruelty 1 have ever witnessed has just
taken place in the slaughter of pigeons,
one of the favorite sports of the season.
The prize for the man who killed the
most pigeons poor innocents) was $4,000.
In all there were over 100 shooters en-
ployed to slaughter these poor birds.
One hundred cowardly and ignoble gam
blers were selected from the world s
greatest gambling hell to amuse onlook-
ers by this deadly sport. The destruc-
ton of pigeons is so great they have to
be brought from France, Italy, Belgium
and Spain. Fully 100000 birds are tor
tured and slaughtered to make a brilliant
Monaco season. And, of course. bets are
made both on men and birds. / am
pleased to inform you there We're no
Americans among this band of slaught-
ererS,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-27
New south wales Population

Sydney, March 6.-(SpeciaL)-The pop
ulation of New South Wales on De-
cember 81 last numbered 1854 an In
crease for the year of Go.4sG OF this
number ABB are assisted immigrants. The
natural increase is the highest on record.
The birth rate Is 1854 per 1000 of the
population. being slightly above the av-
erage for the preceding five years. The
number of marriages IS the highest on
record
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-03-27

Tony Drexel is one of the most ardent
wooers l ever saw, and every day he
and his fiance, Miss Marjorie Gould, are
to be seen together. The marriage is to
occur on April 10, and Miss Marjorie
Curtis has finally been selected as the
maid of honor.