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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-23
Time TO Take a Hand.

However said this member. when
ever fraternity attempts to get the
jump on tie rest or tho class and the
faculty. and To dictate what shall be
done IN scholastic events. such as dra-
matte productions. | think il is time the
hoard % education took a hand The
young hoNS and girls viii have fraterni-
ties and clubs As long as there is sun
III the ska II j., the natural course OF
events. bat ! say that anything which
CrccpS into tho democratic public schools
and which makes on hoy say 1 am bette
than Vou because | belong 10 such and such
i fraternity is entirely wrong In coll
leCes and fitting schools fraternities
sometimes serve "A splendid purpose. i'm ire
high schools. public high schools. | mean.
they seem To tend To class distinction. a
species of Snohhishness, and lately they
seem 10 tend 10 make the members be
lieve they could control matters 10
great extent
Let tho boys and girls have their clubs,
they will form their own circles and CO.
aleSce into associations ANYHOW and 1
would he the last person TO attempt To
the point where they can make another
boy or group Of boys feel out of IL. be-
meath them socially. In a public school, |
have an idea il is time To remind the
boys aud girls that they are in an Amer
lean public institution. where no Such
S1iTit should he .nEcndered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-23

fraternity assemble there" he said.
However. the rooms are supported
largely by the alumni. bows who were
in the hish school frat and who haNc
gone out II would he ont If the aueS-
ton to abolish one of those fraternities.
Vt the same time We must do something
with the fraternities. Perhaps We viii
have to arrange that no fraternity mem
herS can hold class office or cannot have
office as MAGAZINE editors ard things "
that SOFT
There i an idea prevalent In the board
Of EDUCATION that there is no room for
fratorniiies in ANYTHING 50 democratic as
a nuhllc nigh school As expressed Ivy
hoard member TODAY. the fraternal
spirit. the club idea. is always present
with the Noung fellows. and they viii
have tiuhS and secret societies in their
school DAYS. Tho same they had pirate
bands and Indian tribes when they were
in tho golden age Of ten and twelve
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-23
furnishings for Little Money.

AIOUIN NlWAlNyo
Mems NeckWear.
Mems Wash Ties. o3c value. &c. 3
Mems All-silk soc. I5c and s1.oO
Mems Silk Knit Neckwear, PC
value. for 15c. or for.
Mems : for &c Handkerchiefs,
each, &c; , for. .l0c
Underwear
Mems Varsity Athletic Underwear,
50c, 1Jc and 100 values,
SIC garment. CSC suit
Mems Porosknit Underwear,
&c value. 19c garment
Mems Genuine Porosknit Underwear,
knee drawers, value, soc garment.
SIC garment. Doc per suit
Mems Columbia Mesh Underwear.
long and short drawers and short
sleeves. .:,c garment, 45c suit.
Children's Knee Pants, sold at 5Oc
to Sl.D. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 9c
Children's knickerbocker Pants.
sold at 6.,c to SIC. 29c
Children's Knickerbocker Pants,
sold at 81 81 TO 81 -. roc
Children's Suits sold at $50 to
A..p Observation-Disclosures. ID
Children's Suits, S4.5O to SIS values.
tserce suits included) .........S 29S
chidren's Wash Suits, 50c. 75c and
si.Hp values ..........--.... ..'9c
Children's Wash Suits, SIS and
Sl.Jo values Observation-Disclosures. DC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-23
PROMOTIONS ARE ANNOUNCED
IN BUSINESS HIGH SCHOOL

Pupils Of the Business High School who
have successfully completed their half
years work at the business High School,
or who have failed in only a portion OF
ii and may make up their failure by
passing an examination. were today an
nounced by Allan Davis, principal of the
school. The names are below
Pupils whose names are marked with
a star have been promoted conditionally
and will not be permitted to enter upon
advanced work until they have passed
the deficiency examination. which will be
held on the opening day of school In
September.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
YOUNG GIRL FOUND
 DEAD IN APARTMENT

Boston. December 22.-Police officers today discovered the partly dismem- bered body of Miss Mary Boltduc, aged 22 years, of Manchester, N. H., in the apartment of Mrs. Jennie A. Shattuck, at Jamica Plains. The discovery was made after the receipt of word from the Manchester authorities that. they had been informed by a physician that a woman was dead in that house. Med ical Examiner Terrys autopsy an nounced that death was due to an Illegal operation.
 In a few hours Mrs, Shattuck and Miss Hattie Haxleton of Cambridge were arrested at the rormer apartment of pr. John D, Ferguson, and clerk in his office, Miss ONeal. was detained in Manchester at the request of the Boston officers. No formal charges have been lodged against them, To- night the police at Fitchburg arrested Anna w, Read, aged. 50, on q charge of murder in connection with the death of Miss Boltduc,
 The Manch ester. police say that the physician there told them Miss Boltduc called at his office and asked for treat ment which he refused. She then se- cured lodgings in Boston Last Wednes- day he was informed that the young woman was dead. He came to Boston and identified the body and today laid the matter before the police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
OWEN ATTACKS
 SUPREME COURT

Oklahoma City. December 22.-Mak- ing his address primarily an attack on the supreme court of the United States, which he declares, "has become a network of privileges" United States Senator Robert l.. owen at today's ses- sion of the State Bar association re- piled to the arraignment of the recall of the judiciary by Judge B. C. Stuart.
 Mir. owens reception was of a luke warm nature. In his attack on the supreme court Senator owen was care ful to say that he did not impugn the motives or honesty of any of its mem bers. but that all were influenced by their previous training and associa- tions The people have arrived at q decision and a dispassionate judgment as to the manner in which men are put on the supreme bench of the United States" he said. Every man who has gone on that bench since the trans Mississippi rate case has been in favor of writing into the laws the word 'un- reasonable which Congress refused to put there
 MT owen said that in case of con- troversies between individual parties the courts would have to be the su- preme arbter, but that in matters of the public policy the final decision should otherwise remain with the peo r1la
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
NO CONFESSIONS
 ARE YET RECEIVED

Bristol, Tenn, December 22.-Office- holders in Lee county. Virginia, who were elected at the recent election by means of illegal votes which were bought and sold in wholesale num- bers will be permitted to hold their offices unchallenged according to Judge H. A Skeen, who has been conducting the grand jury probe into election ir- regularities.
 Despite Judge Skeens proclamation permitting guilty men to confess, take a minimum fine of S100 and escape fur ther prosecution, no confessions were received today. It is authoritatively were found by the grand jury. But evidence secured show that nearly 1900 voters in the county engaged in the vote traffic during the last November and preceding elections. According to Commonwealth Attorney Ely of Lee county more than s36,000 was paid out for votes at the November election.
 Attorney Ely charges that vote traf- licking is even worse in some of the adjoining counties than in Lee and al the conclusion of the investigation in Lee county a similar probe will be started in Dickinson county, also in Judge Skeen's circuit. The Lee county grand jury, which adjourned yesterday for the holidays, will reconvene in February to complete it's work. Unless satisfactory number of confessions have been received, it Is stated, the jury is expected to return nearly 1000 indictments
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
TRAMPS IN NOVEL
 METHOD OF ESCAPE
Put Quils Over Stove and Almost Suffocate at Alabama
 City

Alabama City, December 22.-(Special.)- Two tramps confined in the city jail tried to escape in a novel manner Thurs day night and came very near losing their lives in the attempt. They cov cred the stove in the jail with quilts in order to create the impression that the place was on fire, but before they could attract attention the smoke became so thick that they were overcome by it. Only the timely arrival of policeman saved their lives. They were taken into the open air and revived.
 A J. Elrod, who recently moved here from Sand Mountain, while taking a dose of medicine, made a mistake and drank laudanum instead. He was in a serious condition for awhile but is improving now.
 Albert Hinchcliff, a veteran weaver, who has been very i'll for the past few weeks has recovered. MT. Hinchcliff probably holds the worlds record for continuous service in a cotton mill. He is SS years of age and has worked in mills for 75 years. He was born in Eng land and came to this country 47 years ago. He operated the first looms in the mammoth Dwight mill here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
SUPREME COURT
 MAKES A RECORD

Washington, December 22.-As a sort of Christmas gift to future litigants, the su- preme court today, before adjourning for the Christmas holidays, amended its rule with view of reducing the cost of lfti- gation. The amendments had to do with the size of records brought to the court from subordinate tribunals. The printing of the record alone in one case before the court in recent years amounted to Sl5,e00 The court took advantage of the necessity of amending the rules in connection with going into effect January 1 of the new judicial code to strike at the high cost of litigation.
 Several amendments were necessary to meet requirements of the new code, prin- cipally due to the passing of the circuit courts. There also was entered another order extending. the present equity rules to the courts provided for by the new code
 When the court adjourned until January it had established a record for the num- Der of cases heard before the holidays.
 Practically as many cases had been ar gued so far this term as were argued dur ing the entire last term, extending to June l.
 The justices now have under consider ation 120 cases This is probably greater number than at any other time in the history of the court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
LAKE SHORE MAY
 BE CONSOLIDATED New York Central Wants
 Consent of BOndhOlders WALL ST. INTERESTED
WALL ST. INTERESTED
Way Left Open for Consolidation of Michigan Central With Parent
 Company-Denies Unifica-
 tion System Contemplated

New York, December 22.-What was re- garded in Wall street as the first step in the long rumored plan, to consolidate the subsidiaries of the New York Central system with the parent company was taken today when the New York Central and Hudson River Railroad company ad- dressed letters to the holders of its Sl1o,- 000,OOO 31a per cent collateral trust bonds. which were given in exchange for stock of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and Michigan Central roads, asking their consent to merge either or both roads with the parent company.
 It is proposed to consolidate only the Lake Shore at this time, but owing to a provision Of the mortgage, the consent of the holders of the Michigan Central pro- portion of the issue must be obtained. The way is thus left open, however, for a consolidation of the Michigan Central with the New York Central, and the bond holders are asked to give their consent to such consolidation. According to an officer of the company, the immediate object of the absorption of the Lake Shore is to obtain a through line to Chi cago under one management to the end that it's operation may be placed on a less cumbersome basis, with more eco- nomical management.
 The bondholders are asked to relinquish their lien upon the Lake Shore and Mich igan central stock. pleoged as security for the bonds, and to accept in return whas will be practically second mortgage bonds on the consolidated system. Several other New York Central lines south of Chi eago and in Lake Shore territory will be merged with the parent company when the Lake Shore is taken in.
 Control of the Michigan Central and the Lake Shore was secured by the New York Central in 1898, when it issued it's 31s per cent bonds for $5O00o,00o of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern stock of 200, and SIS, ,73S, GOO Michigan Central stock at u5
 It was denied by the company today that any further plans for comprehen- sive unifcation of the system are con- templated, but it has been from time to time reported that such is the ultimate goal that the directors have in mind.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
SHERIFF M'ADORY - ENTERTAINS FORCE
Gives Sumptous Banquet at Hotel Hillman, After Which Party At
 tends the Theatre

Sheriff Walter K. McAdory enter
 tained his entire official family at a supper at the Hotel Hillman last night. The party included his office force, the field and special deputies. and a few table and at the conclusion of the elegant repast the party went to the Jefferson theatre as the guests of the sheriff and witnessed the production
 of the Country Boy"
 The boys sprang surprise on "Sir Walter by presenting him with handsome thirty-second degree Masonic
 ring set with diamonds, the gift of
 the entire force. Joseph T. Wyley of
 the Southern Railway company, In a
 very appropriate and happy speech,
 rendered the gift with the best wishes
 and esteem of the sheriff's force. MT. McAdory expressed his deep ap-
 preciation of the splendid gift and
 kind remembrance. He said he was pleased to have them as his, guests
 and thanked them for their faithful service during the past year.. and hoped | that, Providence being willing, they
 might all meet again next Christmas | He spoke of the pleasant relation thai existed among the force and hoped Il would continue He admonished then
 to be true to their oath of office ant | always act with caution, to conduc | themselves in the future as well ai
 they had done in the past, and to up.
 hold the dignity of the law on all oc' casions without fear or favor
 l Farris Sugg, Walter Metcalf, ciin
 Miller, W. E. Howard and Ben Davl,
 made short talks suitable to the oe
 casion, after which the party went tt | the theatre and much enjoyed tn, l show.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
PLAN TO DEVELOP
 MINES NEAR CRUDUP
w. F, Stowers of Attalla Is Associated With C. k. Buck in the
 Undertaking

Atta1la, December 22.-(Special)-The expenditure of over S100,00O is contemplat- ed by w. F. Stowers of this city in the development of mining properties near Crudup, a few miles from here. Mir. Stowers is associated with c. E. Buck, formerly of the Lacey-Buek Iron com pany, but now receiver of the Chatta- nooga Furnace company. This property is one of the most valuable in this dis trict and adjoins the mines of the South ern Iron and Steel company. Preliminary work will begin at once
 The postoffice at Mountainboro near here, which has caused the government so much trouble, and which was discon- tinued, will be reopened soon. Several men are being considered for the ap- pointment as postmaster and one will be chosen at an early date
 The lease of the Brown Milling com pany, which has been held by the West ern Grain company of Birmingham, ex- pres on January i and will not be re- newed by the latter company. The West ern Grain company secured the local plant when their plant was destroyed by fire last spring and have been operating it throughout the year. The Brown mill will be leased to local parties, who will continue to operate it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
NEGRO CONFERENCE
L. K. Salisbury of Memphis to Deliver
 Address at Tuskegee

Tuskegee, December 22.--(Special.)--
 l. K. Salisbury, president of the Mis-
 sissippi Delta Planting company. Mem
 phis, Tenn, which employs thousands
 of negroes in connection with it's oper-
 ations in the Mississippi delta. is to
 deliver one of the principal addresses at the Tuskegee negro conference, to be held at Tuskegee January IT and IS, The conference for farmers will be followed the second day by the work CTS conference that is to say, con
 ference of teachers and others who are engaged in some definite form of work
 for the improvement of the masses of | the negro people.
 l The conference, which began 21 years lago with a meeting of a few farm | CTS, ministers and teachers from the surrounding country, has extended its | influence and strengthened its holf upon the masses of the people from | year to year since that time. The rec ord of it's work is in thousands o1
 individual lives which it has inspired with fresh hope and new ambition Tn l its struggle for better things.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
A GREAT SLUMP
 IN IMMIGRATION

New York, December 22.-one of the greatest slumps in immigration ever recorded at this port is being written into the records at Ellis Island during the closing days of the year. Already the records show that nearly S0o.o0O less immigrants have landed there up to the present time than for the cor responding period in 1910, and indi- cations are. Commissioner Williams states, that there will be a reduction of 30 per cent or more from 1910 f1g- ures for the year. The incoming tide of humanity Is lower now than at any time since 190S
 With the tide at its ebb every ship leaving for Europe is crowded as never before. One vessel sailing a couple of days ago left 300 steerage passengers on the wharf because of inability to find accommodations aboard for them;
 During the first 10 days of Decem- her. 1910. 1S,70e third class passengers sailed for Europe; 1911, 25,242, said Commissioner Williams, and this means the ebb has come, but I do not know what it means.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
PATTERSON HELD IN
 DEF FAULT OF BOND

Seattle, Wash, December 22.-1nsanity proceedings were commenced today against, Malcom Patterson, who shot R. T. Seal, porter. He is heldein defauit of bond on charge, of assault placed against him when it was found that Seal was not fatally wounded.
 The only action taken today was the filing of the complaint. Judge A. E. Frater of Seattle. who will sit in the case, said he would go to Port Orchard next Tuesday to open the insanity pro- ceedings.
 He announced that he would appoint a Iunaey commission of three physicians to examine young Patterson. If a finding of insanity is returned the young man will be released under bond to the custody Of his father, who is here, and will be taken back to Memphis Tenn, and placed in an asylum there, it is said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
HOLIDAY F|RESDUE
 ID CARELESSNESS
State Fire Marshal Gives Warning in Conducting
 Christmas Trees

Montgomery, December 22.-(Spec- clal. )-'NIany. in fact, practically all of the fires which attend the holiday season festivities are a result of care lessness and might be prevented by the exercise of a little caution and foresight" said State Fire Marshal Lorrie Rice today. Fathers and moth CTS should bear in mind that fireworks in the hands of their children are dangerous things and keep a watehful eye upon them all the time. Better give up a few hours to thus safeguardT ling the good times of the offspring than to have their own property and that of innocent others destroyed''
 With the many festival events like Christmas trees and decorated build lngs contribute in fearful measure to the loss of life and property, Do you know that the majority of the church and bazar fires are holocausts, attend ed by loss Of life and the maiming of human bodies?" continued MT. Rice. "Flimsy decorations make fires easy A match carelessy thrown down, az gas flame blown by a breeze may catch a tendril of inflammable goods or a defective electrical device and lo!t there is a fire, and, in most eases, a fatal panic Some simple rules may help and I venture to call the attention of the public to them. Here they are:
 "Fasten all decorations so that they cannot be blown against gas jets.
 Allow no one to smoke or strike matches in rooms where material of this class is used.
 Have electrical wiring inspected by some one who knows.
 Use metallic tinsel and other non- inflammable material for the Christ mas trees, and set trees so firmly that children climbing upon them cannot tip them over
 Avoid the use of cotton to repre- sent snow or as fringe on the robe of Santa Claus. Use instead white as- bestos fibre, which may be obtained from hardware stores.
 Keep children away from Christmas trees, as in pulling them about they are in danger of lighting the dry needles of the tree as well as igniting their own clothing.
 Use safety matches and keep all kinds of matches away from the chil dren, who are more careless than usual, during the relaxed season of sport and celebration.
 Have fire works set off in open space and see that Roman candles are not discharged so as to throw balls on shingle roofs.
 External vigilance is the price. of safety at this time and the parents are urged, for the sake of human life and limb and valuable property interests, to be on guard as long as there is dan ger of fire or conflagration."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
TWO FATAL FIRES
 IN NEW YORK CITY

New York, December 22-Two fatal fires. occurred in the city early tonight. One burst out in spectacular manner at Thirteenth avenue and Twenty-eighth street Later charred body, found near the freight elevator was Identified as that of Gus" Roth, a yarnisher. The fire caused loss of s5o,0oo,
 Mrs. Mary Lawrence. aged SO years, was found burned almost beyond recog milton in her apartment in q towndown building. when fire in the house was extinguished. She had evidently been us- ing an inflammable fluid for killing in- sects and the police believe that this took fire in some way afatiathe flames caught her clothes. .-s .s'saa..l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
POSTPONE HEARING
 ON DEMURRERS

Boston. December 22.--Announcement was made today that hearing on the demurrers to the indictment returned against five officers or the United Shoe Machinery company, for alleged con- spiracy in violating the Sherman anti. trust act will not take place on Jan- uary s,the date originally set A req son for the postponement was not dis closed.
 |, In view of information sent from Washington recently that the United Shoe Machinery company may be able to arrive at a satisfactory compromise the change of date Is looked upon as having signlfcanee,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
PHONE RATE WAR
 ON PAC|F |C COAST

San. Francisco, December PA tele- phone rate war up and down the Pa cific, coast has been instituted here by the Postal Telegraph company. Offi- cials of the company announce a rate of 25 cents for 10 minutes talk with Sacramento over the telephone which is S6 miles away. This is against the existing rate of 40 cents a minute. The officials said like reduction to other places would be announced soon in schedule form.
 It was stated by Postal Telegraph officials within six months the tele- phone would be offered their duplex lines between principal cities of Cal ifornia, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Utah in competition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
Rice Trial Will Continue

New York. December 22.-The trial of George Graham Rice and the other mem- bers of the firm of B. H. Scheftels for defrauding investors. will continue, de- spite the recent arrest of a man who Is now out on $l0000 bail. charged with trying to bribe one of the jurors. Judge Ray so decided because he said there was no proof that the alleged attempt to corrupt the juror had succeeded. The trial was adjourned today until the sec ond week in January.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-12-23
WOMEN CHARGED
 WITH SMUGGLING

New York, December 22.-Three of the fashionable dressmakers involved in the sleeper trunk smuggIe conspiracy" in 1909, when the government was defraudeG out of duties aggregating $5,000,000, are again in trouble with the government.
 Three women - Augusta WickstrOm, Kate OConnell and Annie l.. McBurnle were arraigned in the United States cir cult court here today, charged with un- 6ervaluation of goods from Paris. They pleaded not guilty, and were held in $3500 bail cash for trial. Two years ago the women paid fines aggregatlng $5000.