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The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09
A COINCIDENCE.

There is nothing in a name" "Of course not" sifz i 'Still, l have just been reading about { fellow who invented-a new propeller.'' .sWhat's his name?' l.. tSwisher.' <.
 PIERETTE. ,sa Wake up. Pierette, the sun is high Above the quaint old city, My mandolin I sound for you In queer French ditty. Wake mp, cherie, it's Mardi Gras, The maskers' bells are ringing: Pierette, come down. 'tis late, say, Amour, is that you singing?
 Florida Times Union
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

The New York socialists demand that but this will not alarm William Lorimer. There are about 70 senators that he wants abolished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

Tammany has but 5000 members all told. and it should not declare itself big ger than the rest of New York state, which contains 100000 of people.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

| The New York skyscraper idea grows | at the rate of about five stories "a year. | By the end of the century at this rate
 buildings in that city will be pretty high
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

Plain straight Dutchmen from Holland are beginning to arrive in New Amster- dam again.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

On Saturday last 50 years ago Abraham Lincoln became President of the United States and a new era in the country's history was entered upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

Chicago is hesitating over the storage of the snow shovel. Experience is that snow shovel slowed away invites a snowstorm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

In New Jersey there are male suffra- eettes. The term Is a trifle confusing, but 1t means males who uphold suffragettes in all they do.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Wonderful Furnace Record

Col. J. c. Maben, president of Sloss- Sheffield Steel & Iron company, and W. Il. Goadby of New York. director and member of the executive committee of the Sloss-Sheffield, have returned from three-days' inspection of the company's s property. They visited Russellville and Sheffield and Florenoe< They report mines and furnace plants in good condi- ton.
 At Sheffield the only industrial plants In operation are the Southern railway shops and our Hattie furnace" said Col Maben. "Other industries being shut down makes Sheffield look dull, but the city has been prosperous and, of course, prosperity will return again some day.
 Hattie furnace is a great record breaker. It has been in blast continu- ously since the first of October, 1903 about seven years and a half-and it shows no signs of wearing out It has surprised its best friends. Since 1t went into blast in 1903 1t had made up to last week, 52s,000 tons of iron. The usual life of furnace is two and a half years. 'SH, Put u at ihIee yedrS lOT Soou measure, and that would make the Hat tie furnace, producing relatively at the rate of 500stons day, when its actual capacity is between 23O and 240 tons day. It made big record in February last when it averaged 236 tons a day. But it's long service, going on eight years, Is what makes 1t a marvel"
 Col. Maben said the pig iron market was somewhat more active than it had been, and that prices were showing a tendency to stiffen Birmingham quota tions are s11 to SIPS on a No basis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

In many states people are coming to re- can carry New York and New Jersey.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR

From the New YOrK Prsss.
 Excuses go on crutches
 One way to get votes seems to be not to deserve them.
 Philosophy quits wien it's time to end thinking ard Eegin to act.
 The Lord l.ts everybody lave try al this world, 60 everybjdy Tn's the conse- quences ID to Him.
 The man with a good appetite is more or less like porker, but lie thinks it's because he has gocl conscic:see.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09
A GOOD MEMORY.

After owing his former landlady board bill of $31 for il years, a star in one of the Paid in Full" companies returned to Cincinnati the other day and had his baggage attached. By this time the chances are that another little account has been paid in full and wronged land lady has been vindicated. "The mills of the gods grind slowly, but they grind exceeding small"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

The Mississippi is adding a large slice of Arkansas to Tennessee, and some Ten nesseans fear that Representative Ma con may be transferred also.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

The extra session will be the spring training of our new congressman for the regular session later on.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

The Gldeons have just placed an order the best seller.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

The man that came marching through Georgia went to scattering SlOO0 bills when he reached New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

Henry s. Boutell, a lame duck, is to be United States minister to Portugal, and he does not know whether he is accredited to 9 republic or a despotism
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

The death of the great novelist, Antonio Fogazzaro, author of "The Saint" will be mourned by readers in all parts of the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09
WHERE GENEE COULDN'T DANCE

Adeline Genee In the March Strand.
 'I was asked some few years ago to give performance at the house of a very wealthy lady, and the fee she offered me was so large that I felt rather in clned to accept the engagement straight away; but luckily, on second thoughts, decided to have look at the house first and see how much stage room I should have.
 '"rhe house was small one but exquis- itely furnished; indeed, it was a perfect treasure house, containing a wonderful collection of very valuable works of art. The room, however, where it was intended I should give my performance was really about quarter the size of a drawing room in an ordinary London house; it was, in fact, a ladys boudoir, and a very beautiful one, but the idea of my giv- ing a performance in 1t was simply ab- surd, so I at once declined to do so- much to the owners disappointment. She did not seem to be able to understand how impossible 1t would be for an artiste to dance in so limited space"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

The manner of Joe Cannon's election in the Danville district may yet be investi- gated by democratic house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

The man on horseback has been rele- gated to the background by the man sit ting eomposedy in a 60-horsepower ma chine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09
OFTTIMES
DECEPTIVE.

Do you see that quiet man over there in the corner by himself?'
 Yes. He looks so meek. he might be heartbroken teacher of Latin.'
 "On the contrary, for years he has played desperate parts in melodrama."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

Uncle Joe" still stays in Washington. He is getting accustomed to life without a gavel.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

The standpatters are doing their fa- nous act outside the breastworks at pres
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

In Chicago political machines are wear ing bandages and feeling very blue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

'NEXT" Ballingers resigned at last Those who made a mighty VOW Not to shave till this were past, May call on the barber now.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09
TRUE WOMANLY.

TRUE WOMANLY. The lion tanner cracked his whip And in his tact" he took great pride; His little wife. with firm-set lip, Who watched him from the cage out -side, Just smiled knowing sort of smile, As one who'd say, "He can't tame
 me;
 Let lions ramp and roar the while. And most bloodthirsty monsters be.
 nerve And on his fame delight to finger, From duty's course shall not swerve, But twist him still around my finger"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09
A CONCLUSION

A CONCLUSION. This thing 1t is so general, It may be called a rule. There's none so smart as l." Be cheated by fool
 -Lippincott's. And he who soonest falls beneath The tricks fool may ply, Is one who says unto himself, There's none so smart as l."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09
QUEER WILLS OF CRIMINALS

ment always seemed to me to be pain ful confession on the prisoners part-a confession that even in his and in his solicitors mind the day was lost" The law grows more merciful. The man now sentenced to death is al- lowed to make his will like person dy- ing peaceably in his bed. There is no oc- casion now for that ghastly incident in court that used to make Lockwoods S
 blood run cold.
 But while the law grants this privilege
 to the criminal 1t is about to hang, 1t pre- serves a certain grip over him. Requests contrary to public policy" or such as the law regards improper. for some reason or | another, have the legal foot promptly placed upon them to squash them. The restriction is not unnecessary. In his will some time back, a notorious | murderer bequeathed certain relics, of his crime to various relatives. He hoped that | the celebrity attaching to his villainy would make the articles valuable as curl | osities. and that they might be eagerly | bid for at an auction.
 | His generous intentions, as far as his l relatives and friends were concerned, were doomed to failure. The authorities decided that the sale of the articles would not be good for public morals, and the | police retained them.
 | Dr. Lamson, the poisoner of his boy
 relative, Percy M. John: Lefroy, the train
 murderer; Walter Horsford, the farmer
 poisoner; Dr. Palmer, the professional as- sassin, all made "dock' wills. l
 cumstances, the will maker might be too
 worried to go into many particulars Dr.
 Lamson and Dr. Palmer, however, gave | their legal advisers most particular in
 structions, and their signatures were as | bold and free as If written under the most ordinary circumstances.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09
PROMPT TREATMENT.

The wife of an Indiana man decided that she just must have a divorce After he had spanked her soundly with slipper she changed her mind. Com mon sense makes a jest of Reno.
 OFTTIMES.
 Offtlmes a maid
 Of fickle mood'1
 Be constant to A pesky poodle.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09
HIS BETTE NOIRE.

'Twiggs isn't usually of a suspicious nature."
 "No?"
 But he says he believes chafing dish capable of anything"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

GREATNESS. Some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them" said Dibbs. "Yes, and some appear to become great by merely parading on the slightest prov oeation,'' said Dubbs
 THE FOOLS WAY.
 Tho wise man knows
 How little he knows3
 The fool gets up
 And blows and blows,
 TOO MUCH. Are they ultra?" Ne plus.'' "Surely, they don't pay as they go?" "Pshaw! You are looking for super Q people," PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-03-09

Day serves not light more faithful than I'll he. -Periclcs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Goes to AlmShOuSe
When Wife Sues Him

MENDOZA, ILL.,. Dec. 6.-Exhausted by
a tramp of many miles. an aged man.
penniless, but having a big diamond in
his tie and a gold watch in his pocket.
applied at the La Sale county poor
house today for maintenance.
II am a pauper." he said, but at
tendants recognized in him John Dris-
coll, an aged and wealthy business man
Of Mendoza.
Mrs. Driscoll had started suit for sep
arate maintenance, and the aged mer-
chant was so surprised and hurt he
decided every bit of poperty to her,
threw the deeds at her feet and then
started for the poorhouse.
Now the authorities are trying to
have him permit his wife to support
him, and at the same time they are
trying to compel Mrs. Driscoll to care
for her husband. Since entering the
poorhouse with only two articles of
value in his possession, the aged
merchant has been robbed of the dia-
mond stud.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
MORE EVIDENCE IS
! NEEDED If SMITH IS
TO Be PROSECUTED
Not Enough Facts in Hand
to Warrant Murder
i Charge.

James Smith, held for the assault of
Morris Bennett, and suspected Of the
murder Of William Mickle, will not be
prosecuted for the latter crime unless
additional evidence is obtained.
. United States District Attorney Clar-
ence r. Wilson, said today that the evil
dence Is not strong enough to warrant
q charge Of murder against Smith. I'm
less the police can dig up some addi-
tional evidence, Smith can only be
charged with assaulting Morris Bennett.
s The Chicago authorities are 80 POSI-
tive that Smith Is John Kabusta, want
ed there for two brutal murders, chat
they are willing to take him from the
Capital police However. 1t Is more
than likely that Smith will be held here
some time yet pending the recovery of
Mossis Bennett. Should Bennett re-
cover sufficiently to leave the hospital,
giving his physicians and police hope as
ppoba s that Smith viii be = turned e oven
to the police of the Windy city.
Persons who have studied criminals
are OF the opinion that II Smith Is
0a and ensad to hang and fSr
two murders there of which he is sus-
pected, before paying the penalty for
these crimes he will make statement
CIV past lllc dCtlOub.
Y One OF his remarks to a Times re-
porter leads to the belief that IL he
does decide to open up" he will give
out statement that will create a big
stir. This remark was: "If they hang
me. ! am not going to swing by my
SELF" After making this remark, Smith
saw that he made slip of the tongue,
Nothing new has developed in either
the Mickle murder or the Bennett as
sault case, ad Smith Is calmly waiting
Police Department will be to get Law
renee Britt into the city in order that
J. N. Baker. q contractor, can get a
look at him. AS Britt lives across the
District line In Maryland, the police
claim they cannot get him into the city
by force, and must use persuasion,
Should Mr.. Baker identify Britt as the
man who wanted to sell him a wrench
on the Thursday afternoon of the
MiSkie murder; a new turn in the case
VIII come. and additional arrests may
FOLLOW.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
CHINESE REGENT IS
DEPOSED,, DEMANDED
BY REVOLUT|ON|STS
Sympathizers Rejoice Chun
May Be Exiled-Rebels
After Picking.

PEKING, Dec. 6.-Prince Chun has
been deposed as regent by order of
Premier Yuan Shi Kai.
The removal Of the regent has been
demanded repeatedly by the revolution
lists. Prince Chun probably will be
banished from Picking. In his place two
guardians have been named for the
seven-year-old Emperor Pu-Wi.
The news of Chun's removal has elici-
ted considerable enthusiasm from revo-
luttonary sympafhizers who have al
ways looked upon him with suspicion
The guardians appointed for the en-
peror are Shi-Hsu, Manchu, who
always has been close to the throne, and
Hsu Shi Chang. well-known diplomat,
A dispatch from Tien Tsln says that
rebel troops, jubilant over capturing
Marking. are preparing to- advance on
Peking. Gen. Chang Shun, of the i'm
perial forces. is concentrating troops at
Ansuei to block the advance.
Revolutionary leaders believe that II
Picking Is stormed successfully the Man.
chu dynasty will end.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Westinghouse at
Miss Mertens' Funeral

Among the Washingtonians who were
present at the funeral services for Miss
Emma Julia Mertens. held at st. Peter
and Paul Church, in Cumberland, Md,
this morning. was a brother, Frederick
Mertens, Mrs. Philip Deis, Henry f.
woodward and John Mitchell, jr.
Miss Mertens, who died at the
Mertens mansion in Cumberland, Mon
day morning after an illness Of eight
days. was ono of the best known women
of Cumberland. During the service this
morning the church was crowded with
her friends, and the various employees Of
the 4aertens' interests.
Floral tributes included pail Of
lilies OF the valley, sent by the en-
ployes Of the Mount Vernon Railway
Co., Of Washington, of which Fred
erick Mertens is the head, and en-
blems from the employees Of the Mount
Vernon Steamboat Company, the WASH
ington office of the Green Ridge Orch
ard Company. and from 9. ]. Chaplain,
Of the Commercial Bank, of Washing
ton,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
A. R. THOMPSON TO
ORGANIZE AND RUN
NICARAGUA FINANCE
Washington Realty Operator
Picked for Central Amer
lean Position.

One of Washington's most prominent
real estate men has been taken by the
Government to fill a position In the
Central American country of Nicaragua
similar to that filed by William Morgan
Shuster in Persia. Arthur r. Thomp-
son, secretary Of the Chevy Chase and
Great Falls Land Corporation, has been
appointed president Of the Nicaraguan
commission, and will sail for Managua,
the capital of Nicaragua, about the end
of January.
Mr.. Thompson had charge of the legal
work of organizing this corporation,
and since it's Incorporation has acted as
its secretary. He expects to be engaged
In the Central American republic about
a year. Announcement Of his success
sor as officer and member Of the board
of directors Of the realty corporation
has not been made.
Mr.. Thompson was assistant attor-
ney general in Cuba for six years and
was q member of the American board
which organized the first election In
Porto Rico and which made the first
real estate assessment on that island.
The appointment, which carries a sal
airy Of $4,000 a year. came unsought
and unexpectedly to Mr.. Thompson.
Realty Men Are Here.
A delegation of eighty Boston real
estate men are at the Raleigh Hotel
today and will remain until the close
of the National Rivers and Harbors
Congress. The Boston visitors are
members OF the Massachusetts, Real
Estate Exchange, of Boston. J. r.
Newton, jr, one OF the officers, IL
guiding the movements of the delega-
ton.
New Building Opened.
Work upon the new Woodward
building at the southeast corner of
Fifteenth and Fl streets northwest
has nearly been completed and some
of the Offices are now occupied. Moore
& Hill expect to move into their new
offices on the ground floor of the
new building next week. The United
States Trust Company is to move into
it's new quarters directly opposite in
the Southern building on Saturday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
MRS. JONES INSANE,
DECLARES JURY IN
COURT OF DISTRICT
Estate of Aged Wife of
"Avenger" to Be Man
aged by Pastor.

Mrs. Catharine M. B. Jones. the
eighty-six-year-old wife Of "Bill Jones,
the Avenger." the would-be slayer Of
Guiteau, assassin of President Gar
field, was declared to be Of unsound
mind by a jury in Justice Barnard's
branch Of the District Supreme Court.
The Jury was out Ave hours.
1t is expected that case will be APP
pealed.
Proceedings were instituted by Miss
Charlotte j.. Bates, n nierc. who alleged
she had found her aGnt living In howell
near her $4,000 estate, and that she
had disposed of certain realty in q most
unwise manner. She ssked commit
tee he named to manage the aged
VIC nan's property.
Seven altenists testified that Mrs,
Jones was OF sound mind, but Attorney
Joseph j. Darlington, counsel FOR Miss
Bates, said he had little faith IN SO
called expert testimony" and offered
the views of no physician, depending
entirely upon the judgment of the
Jurors after they had fesrd the case.
United States Senator Isador 1tayner
OF Maryland and former United States
Attorney p. W. Baker represented Mrs.
Jones.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Sensible Women Know
Foundation of Health

AS health talks to women become
more general, both in the newspapers
and on the platform, the mass of wom-
en- are beginning to realize what the
more cultivated have always known,
that good health cannot be found in a
powder box. The externals of health
may be obtained In that way, but the
basis Of health lies deeper, and yet is
just as easily obtained.
The most important thing that q
woman can do for herself, and about
which she is often most neglectful. is
Ito watch the condition of her stomach
and bowels. The weary eyes, the bad
breath, the frequent headaches, the
pmples. the general air Of lassitude. Is
stipation or Indigestion, or both. Many
simple remedies can be obtained, but
the best in the estimation Of most
women Is Dr. Caldwelfs Syrup Pepsin.
II ia mild. pleasant to the taste. and
exactly suited to her needs. II is far
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Says He Was in Trance
After Wife Left Home

Benjamin Lester loves his wife 50
much that It took the threat of a Jail
sentence to make him promise not to
modest her on the street. Lester was in
Police Court yesterday, charged with as
saulttng his wife. The Testers have
been living apart for three or four
months.
II have been in a trance ever since she
fcft me. because I love her, and wanted
her to come back Lester said. 81
can't keep away from her until I per.
suade her to come back IN
well, you'll have to come out of your
trance" said Judge Pugh, land leave
your wife alone or I'll send you to jail. >
Mrs. Lester told the court she was
forced to leave her husband about three
months ago because of his failure tC
provide for her. .-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06

superior to salts, cathartic pills, waters,
etc, which are entirely too violent.
Women should see to Il that they
have at least one movement of the
bowels each day, and when showing
any tendency to constipation should
take DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin in the
small dose prescibed. A brief use OF
II will SO train the stomach and bowel
muscles that all forms of medicine can
be dispensed with. These opinions are
voiced by thousands of women, after
personal experience, among them Mrs.
M. e. Hughes, 1904 King street, Will
mington. Del, and Miss Rose Walker.
1888 N. 9th ST., Richmond, Va.
Anyone wishing to make a trial Of
this remedy before buying II in the
regular way of druggist at fifty
cents or one dollar a large bottle (fam-
lily size) can have a sample bottle sent
to the home free of charge by simply
addressing DIR. w. b. Caldwell 405
Washington ST., Monticello, III. Your
name and address on a postal card will
do.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
COlOred Man Accused
Of HOusebreaking

Abraham Lincoln Thornton, a young
colored man known as Link" was ar
rested today on a charge Of housebreak-
ing.
Thornton Is alleged 10 have broken
into the home Of Mrs. Clara Hook. 231
G street northwest, about two. weeks
ago. Attracted by the barking Of pet
fox terrier, Mrs. Hook went to the
kitchen where she found him, she says,
wrapping up a bundle of clothes. When
she entered the room he jumped out
the window.
r. Thornton denies the charge. He will
be given hearing in the Police Court
tomorrow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
THE WASHINGTON TIMES, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1911.
Romance in Hospital
Ends With Marriage

MIDDLETON, N. Y, Dec. 6.--Miss
Lucy J. Dickinson, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Jacob b. Dickinson, Of Brandy
wine. Va. and John p. Crowley, son OF
John M. Crowley, Of Mcdowell, Va,
were married at 10 o'clock this morning
at the manse Of the First Presbyterian
Church, by the Rev. Robert ogilvie
Kirkwood.
The couple became engaged a year ago
When both were nurses at the State
Hospital, In Staunton, Va. where II Is
against the rules of the institution to
employ married couples. when they
at the hospitals in this State, Miss
Dickinson obtained position at the
'slate Hospital here in September and
Mr.. Crowley came in October.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-06
Pastor, in Nightgown,
Gives Chase to Thief

ALTOONA, Pa, Dec. GA fleeing
man with figure in white pursuing
him in the heart of the city at this
morning turned out to the Rev. DIR.
Horace Lincoln Jacobs. pastor OF the
First Methodist Episcopal Church, try
ing to effect the capture of a burglar
who had forced his way into the par
sonage and awakened him with flashes
of a dark lantern.
The doctor was attired only in his
night shirt and slippers for his race
over the snow in a temperature Of twen-
ey degrees above. and gave up for fear
OF exposure. A considerable sum of
money was taken from Mrs. Jacobs
purse.