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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
Democratic Mob Assaults County
 Officers in Norfolk
CROWD ASSAILS STATION
The County Treasurer Is Kicked Down Stairs and Others Roughly Handled. Trouble Caused By Republican
 Fusion With Negroes.

Norfolk, December S-Summoned by the ringing of the bell of the Berkley Ave- nue Baptist church tonight, mob of 300 white democrats stormed the office of the Berkley improvement board in which County Treasurer Lyons. Commissioner of Revenue Nichols, Town Recorder Old, Deputy County Clerk w. H. Lyons and nearly a score of negroes were. and rush ed the entire party from the building to the street. County Treasurer Lyons was kicked half way down the stairs
 The crowd then assailed the Berkley po- lice station and found there County Clerk A. H. Martin, a republican, seated at a table with the Rev. John Sumter, a negro councilman Martin was attacked, se- verely choked and slammed against cell door. As he stood there powerless, de- nunciatory speeches were delivered at him and he was then escorted to his home by the police.
 The mob was composed of 300 men, all white, and nearly all armed with shot guns and repeating rifles, while revolvers and clubs were also in evidence. Several shots were fired in the street, but no one was hurt.
 The riot was caused by bitter political feeling which has existed between the straightout democrat element in Norfolk county and the fusion element, controlled by Martin. It is charged by the demo- crats that the county officials present in the office of the improvement board had assembled there to collect the poll taxes from negroes surreptitiously, and that on the other hand, obstacles are placed in the way of white democrats qualifying to vote
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
Chicago Agreement Between the
 Baseball Leagues Ratified
PULLIAM IS REELECTED
He Is Again Made President of the National League and American Association of Professional
 Baseball Clubs.

New York December S.-At the first session of the annual winter meeting of the National League and American As sociation of professional baseball cluos' at the Hotel Victoria, today, Harry c. Pulliam was unanimously reelected pres ident for the ensuing year. The members present were President Pulliam, A. H.. Soden, and J. II. Pillings of Boston, James A. Hart of Chicago. Barney Drey- fus of Pittsburg, R. H. Vanderhorst and Edward Hanlon of Brooklyn. John T. Brush of New York, Frank DeIiaas Rob- inson of St. Louis. James Potter of Phil adelphia and Augustus Herman of Gin cinnati.
 The league ratified the agreement be- tween the leagues sigred in Cincinnati last summer, which took the place of the peace agreement that was arranged between the National League and the American League and which the major and minor leagues worked under during the past season.
 The resolution adopted at the meeting of the league on March 4, last, vesting in the president full and absolute power to maintain discipline on the ball field, and giving him full power to suspend or fine any player who should be guilty of disorderly conduct, was re-affirmed and ordered placed in the bylaws of the league.
 The committee on constitution was in- structed to make the necessary changes in the constitution so that 1t will con- form with the new national agreement. and motion was adopted to change the name of the league from the National League and American Association of Baseball Clubs to the National League of Professional Baseball Clubs. The board decided to stand by the foul strike rule, and the committee on rules will be in- structed to vote against any efforts of the committee on rules of the American League, when the two committees meet to make rules for the players. to rescind this rule.
 The board awarded the National League pennant for the past season to the Pitts II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
McGregoT and Upton Trial
 Brought to a Close
ATTORNEY IS SARCASTIC
MT. Bryan Scores Wynne and Says His Clients Are Being Rounded Be- cause of Incompetency In
 the Department.

Baltimore, December s-The former postal clerks, Thomas w. McGregor and Columbus Ellsworth Upton were convict ed today in the United States district court of conspiracy to defraud the gov ernment, in connection with the purchase of 10000 leather pouches for use in the free delivery service Charles k. Smith, through the influence of Upton and Me- Gregor, was the principal witness against the accused. The case was given to the jury late this afternoon, and after de- liberating forty-five minutes, verdict of guii was returned. ''i Counsel for the convicted men immedi- ately made motion for a new trial. and Judge Morris agreed to near arguments on the motion next Saturday. Bond in $5000 was furnished by Upton's friends, and he was released. McGregor Is in charge of United States Marshal Lang hammer, pending the arrival of friends from Washington to furnish a similar amount of bail for him.
 Todays session of the court was taken
 
 trict Attorney John c. Rose and Charles J. Bonaparte addressed the jurors for the government, and MT, A. E. Kirxle of Washington and William s. Bryan, Jr., of this city for the defense.
 In the course of his remarks MT. Bry- an took occasion to criticize the methods of the postoffice department. He said, in part:
 First Assistant Postmaster General Wynne is over paid for merely signing letters he does not read. The whole post office department Is ineompetently and shamelessly run, and the government is bounding McGregor and Upton as scape- goats, because of gross incompetency In conducting the affairs of the depart ment"
 He ridiculed MT. Wynne as a Thigh roller and a man who lived on cham pagne, green peas and canvas-b back ducks, and did not attend to his business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
NIXON CONCLUDES
 HIS TESTIMONY
DEFENSE IN SHIPBUILDING RE- CEIVERSHIP MAKES A STRONG EFFORT TO KEEP CERTAIN PAPERS SECRET.

New York, December S--At the hearing in the United States Shipbuiding re- ceivership today Lewis Nixon, president of the company, who has occupied the stand for some time, concluded his testi- mony and was followed by George w. Perkins, who gave the story of the con- nection of Morgan and company with the shipbuilding Notation. His testimony on direct examination went to show that Morgan and company's connection with the shipbuilding company consisted of supplying trust money to loan to .Ae shipbuildng company and the sale of the Bethlehem plant.
 The defense made strong efforts to keep certain cablegrams and letters bearing on the French underwriting from being pub lshed, and at the close of the hearing MT. Guthrie pocketed the copy of one letter, the newspaper people being unable to obtain it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
IS UNCERTAIN.
Effect of Curtailment on New England
 Mills Doubtful.

Boston, December s.-It cannot be told at this time what effect the move to bring about a curtailment of production in the cotton mills of the country will have in New England. Few manufacturers care to express an opinion at present and those who are willing to discuss the situation are not agreed on plan to be pursued although they generally admit that mill owners cannot turn out goods at a profit with cotton at the prevailing quotations, and while buyers of the finished product maintain their present attitude. It seems to be the sentiment of owners of small mills and of treasurers who are short of cotton that curtailment of production Is absolutely necessary.
 Some of the larger mills in New Eng land. especially several of the manufac- turers in the northern section who have a fair supply are not advocating a shut down at this time. and it not believed that they would care to do much cur tailing. unless they received assurances that the movement would he general in all sections. north and south.
 Meet Next In Washington.
 Fall River, Mass, December s.-The
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
AIRSHIP SWAMPED
 IN ICY WATER OF THE POTOMAC

assistant MT. Manley aside and gave him his last instructions. The latter then donned his life jacket and entered the car. After a few moments the ma ehinery was set in motion and the pro- pellers rapidly revolved. Then he gave tfte signal and an instant later there was a crash. The after part of the ship fell upon the deck of the houseboat. while the forward part. in which Prof. Manley was seated, was seen to rise slightly. then turn completely over and drop into the water a few feet away, without having flown even the slightest distance.
 The failure to fly was total and the wreck of the aerodrome was almost com- plete.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09

one year, and the giving of notes in the meantime. bearing per cent interest.
 In the terms of the agreement Dowie has agreed to pay all the expenses of the receivers The ejectment of the receivers from Zion City appeared to please all parties concerned. Dr. Dowie. who was present in the court with his representa- lives, appeared jubilant over the turn in his financial affairs. Attorney Ettle- son. who filled the original petition, said he was agreeable to a discharge of the receivers on terms which shall give his clients an opportunity to get full payment of their claims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09

Washington. December s.-Under wealth CT conditions which were reported as perfect, the Langley airship or aerodrome, today was given a second trial a short distance from Washington, down the Po- tomac, the result being the complete wreck of the airship.
 Everything has been in readiness for the trial for some days, so that it was felt that all that was needed for the test was the right sort of wind and weather. This afternoon these conditions present. ed Themselves, and the test was made.
 On the word being given to launch the aerodrome, 1t glided smoothly along the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09

Chicago. December s.-John Alexander Dou,,e is again in control of Zion City and all it's industries. This turn in the affairs of the head of the Christian Cath olic church followed a financial showing wade this afternoon which satisfied all the creditors, who immediately made a formal motion before Judge kohlsaat to have the recevershp appointed by the Tinted States district court week ago.
 dissolved. As no objection was offered to t,.A motion by any of the creditors. Judaa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
CHARGED WITH CONTEMPT.
Petitioners Ask Judge Not to Try .
 Certain Case.

Richmond, Va, December S.-The judge of the county court of Spottsylvania has issued subpoenas against sixty-seven pers- ons for alleged contempt in signing pe- titon asking that he do not try a cer- tain case.
 The commonwealth attorney was charg- ed with being instrumental in the prep aration and circulation of the petition and was fined S25. which was paid.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09

launching tramway until the end of the tramway was reached, when on being left to itself the aerodrome broke in two and turned completely over. precipitating Prof. Charles M. Manley, who was oper- ating it, into the icy water beneath the tangled mass. One of his assistants leap ing overheard and brought him aboard the houseboat on which the launching tramway was laid. Prof. Langley was present to witness the test. and appeared crestfalIen when he saw the product of months of study and labor disappear be- heath the water.
 At 4:4O o'clock in the afternon when all was ready and with darkness fast ap- preaching, Prof. Langley called his chief
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
PROPHET DOWIE AGAIN HOLDS
 THE REINS IN HIS ZION CITY

Kohlsaat granted the request and Re- covers Blount and currier were discharg- ed.
 While the receivers have been relieved ruptcy proceedings are stili maintained. It is likely, however. that these will be dismissed In a day or two or as soon as the creditors committee, appointed Mon- day, has an opportunity to report. on the advisabiIity of accepting Dowie's offer of settlement. This provides for the pay nant of all merchandise accounts within
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
SHIPS ARRIVE.
Transfer of New Naval Stations to Be
 Made.

Washington, December S-Rear Admiral Barker, commanding the battleshi7 squadron of the North Atlantic fleet noti- fled the navy department today of the arrival of the Kearsage, Alabama, 1lli- nois, Massachusetts and Scorpion at Guantanamo for the purpose of establish ing the sovereignty of the United States over the land ceded by Cuba for the pur- pose of a naval station. The formal trans fer of the territory will be made on the tenth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
Schooner WaterIoueed.

Norfolk, Va, December s.-The schooner Louis Rabel, Capt. Wyman, Jacksonville for New York lumber laden, was lowed into this port water-logged. While the vessel was about 125 miles off Cape Henry last Saturday night she encoun- tered heavy weather which caused her to lose her deck load and spring a leak. She will be pumped out here and proceed to New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
LANGFORD A SURPRISE.
CoIored Pugiist Defeats Joe Cans In
 Bout at Boston.

Boston, December S.-Samuel Langford, colored pugilist from Cambridge, to- night surprised the followers of boxing by defeating Joe Cans of Baltimore, the Lightweight champion of the world. in a fifteen-round bout at the Criterion Ath- letic club in this city.
 Although Langford won the decision he was not awarded the worlds light weight championship, as he was two pounds over weight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
To Further Define Its Duties.

Washington, December S.-Representa- tive Cooper of Wisconsin today intro- duced bill to further define the duties and powers of the interstate commerce commission. The bill provides that the commission shall have authority to en- force it's rulings, which shall be subject to review by any circuit court of the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
SESSION BRIEF.
But Five Members Attend the Cabinet
 Meeting.

Washington, December s.-Five mem bers of the cabinet were present at the meeting today, Secretaries Hay, Root and Attorney General Knox being absent. The meeting was brief and the statement was made at it's conclusion that only matters of departmental concern were considered.
 Postmaster General Payne and the Pres ident decided upon a number of post office appointments which will be made in the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
Visit Mobile,

Mobile, December Ex-Governor w. T. Durbin of Indiana and a party of friends, some of them members of his staff pass ed through Mobile today en route to the hunting and fishing grounds near New Orleans. On the return trip the gover- nor and party will stop In Mobile
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
Wedding at Camp Hill.

Camp Hill, December s.-(Special.) )-Mr. Homer B. Land of Atlanta was married to Miss Ocie Fargarson, Sunday morning.
 MT. J. A. Duck of Pierce Chapel was married to Miss Mary Lou Browning Sunday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
Shaw Wants Money.

Washington, December S.-Seeretary Shaw today transmitted to the house request for s15.0O0 additional for the de- partment of justice for enforcement of the antitrust laws"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
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Greek Steamers Collide.

Athens, December S.-The Greek steam- CTS Pyleros and Assos collided at Itham today. The Pyleros was partly sub merged and fifty of her passengers drowned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09
THE WEATHER.

. Washington, December s.-Fore- < ' cast for Alabama Clearing and | ' colder Wednesday,; fresh north | . winds. Thursday fair. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09

For good oyster loaf go 10
 Gelders'. 110 20th street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-09

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Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-11-17
FEW DICKENS HOUSES LEFT.


March OF Modern Inn provsmsnt He.
sponaib1e for Their Demolitfon.
Very few OF Dickens houses remain.
One after another Of the quaint old
buildings described in his novels or in
which their scenes were laid are being
torn away to give room TO modern Of
Gee buildings. "The Old Curiosity
Shop" the home OF little Nell. can still
be identified in an old paper and junk
warehouse in Portsmouth street, near
the courts. and near by. at No. So. is
the home OF Mr.. Tulkinghorn. the law
yer In "Bleak House." 1t was occu-
pied for q long time by John Forster,
the biographer OF Dickens. oliver
Goldsmith lived and died in No. 2
Brick court, Middle Temple Lane, up
two flights of stairs. and is blurred in
the adjoining churchyard. Blackstone
wrote his commentaries in the next
building, and his room may be seen to-
day. Thackeray and Tom Taylor lived
at No. 10, and Milton spent several
years In the same locality. Nearly
every one Of the old buildings is tden-
titled with historic characters.
Over on Holborn. one of the great
arteries Of trade, several of the Dick
ems houses may be easily found by the
use of the Dickens Dictionary. DOM
bey & Son are real people and have a
tailor shop in the city. Mr.. Dombey's
house, which Dickens says "stood on
the shady side of a tall, dark, dread
fully genteel street." may be one of a
dozen or more answering that descrip-
ton. Admiral Lord Nelson, Lord By
ron and Turner, the celebrated painter,
lived in the same block. Sairy Camp
and Betsey Prigg lived in shop in
Kingsgate street which is now occu-
pied by a barber; Furnivals' Inn, for
merly one of the, most picturesque
buildings of old London, in which
Dickens wrote "The Pickwick Papers"
sketches by Boz" "Oliver Twist" and
nicholas Nickleby," has been torn
down within the last two years, and
in its place now stands a magnificent
structure of red brick and terra Gotta
belonging to the Prudential Life Insur-
ance Company. st. Andrews Church.
across the street, is identified with
Oliver Twist and Bill Sykes, who
stopped and counseled under it's shad
ow one night on their memorable burg
larry excursion.-W. e. Curtis, in Chi
cago Record-Herald.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-11-17
The Reasoning Child.

It was in a Philadelphia public schoo
the other day that class in spelling
was going over a lesson in words OF
two syllables. One Of the words was
mummy" Children" said the teach
er, ''how many Of you know the mean
ing of the word mummy -? After 6
long silecne one little girl raised hel
hand.
"Wel1, MaggieT
''It means yer mother"
The teacher pointed out her mistake
and explained fully the meaning Of the
word Presently the word poppy
had to be spelled.
.'Who knows what poppy means p
asked the teacher.
The same little girl raised her hand
this time brimful of confidence.
'tWell, what's the answer, Maggie?'
"It means man mummy" replied
the child.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-11-17
A GENTLE PROFESSOR.
Two Anecdotes of an Old-Time Ia
Instructor.

Two Anecdotes of an Old-Time Yale
Instructor.
DR.. Dwight, in his Memories of
Yale Life and Men," gives many a
glimpse of the gracious men who made
for themselves a good name at the
same time that they built up the repu-
tation of the university. College life
half century ago was as unlike the
life Of to-day as the instruction now
given is unlike the work Of the old
recitation room. DR.. Dwight tells two
stories Of Professor Sillfman, one of
which illustrates the educational and
the other the disciplinary spirit of the
time.
I had presented myself before him,
on certain occasion near the end of
my academic course, for an examina
ton on studies in his department. He
asked me to take chair near him,
and then. in way peculiar to himself,
"a way that was very helpful, rather
than embarrassing to the student,-he
questioned me on various points for
half an hour.
Then, rising and going to his table.
he looked at some papers, and select
ing one, said:
81 suppose you would like to have
me give you a certificate that your ex
animation has been satisfactory. which
you may hand to the president
% 1 gave him, of course, an affirmative
answer. He then handed me the pa
per, saying:
''Not doubling that you would pass,
I wrote the certificate before you came
in
The professor was requested to give
the first vote in the decision of mat
ter Of discipline. He took the college
catalogue, which was lying on the ia
BILE near him, and opening it, he said:
What is the students name. Mr..
President?"
"Jones," the president replied.
"Ah," said he, after turning over the
pages somewhat carefully. Zones Of
the junior class?'
EYES," was the reply.
ST notice that he is from Baltimore"
the professor answered. when was
lecturing in that city his father enter
tained me most Hospitality at his
house. 1 think l would treat the young
man as 1eniently as possible.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-11-17
Hoods C1rsdpdrilld
His Excuse.

"You can't go inside" said the
doorkeeper of the village theater,
wherein certain Uncle Toms Cabin
aggregation was holding forth. "You
are drunk"
''Zrunk?" echoed the applicant for
admission, who was lavishly and lurid-
ly lighted up inside. "Coursh Pm
hic-zrunk! Why-goodgosh' 'lmighty!
do you s'pose I'd-hic-wanto see
your darned old show if 1 wasn't-hic
-zrunk?D-SmartSe Set.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-11-17
cATARRH CANNOT BE CURED

With local applications, as they cannot reach
the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or
constitutional disease, and in order to cure it
tarrh Cure is taken internally, and acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is not quack medicine. 1t was
prescribed by one of the best physicians in this
country for years, and is a regular prescription.
1t is composed of the best tonics known, COM
oined with the best blood purifiers, acting di-
com bination of the two ingredients is what pro-
duces such wonderful results in curing catarrh
Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Proprs., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-11-17
Watermelon Diamonds.

Place fine ripe watermelon on ice
and when thoroughly chilled cut in
rather thick slices, remove all seeds
and cut in diamonds; place in pretty
glass dish and sprinkle each layer with
powdered sugar. Serve on dainty
plates as any other fruit.-Washing
Star.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-11-17
Water Rights Involved.

At the dinner of the Associated
Press recently, Congressman Bede, OF
Minnesota, said that there was so much
water in some of the present day trusts
that he doubted if the stockholders
could realize even the riparian rights
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-11-17
A Proficient. Pianist.

''Your daughter plays some very diff
fcult music" said the visitor.
Il should say she does" answered
Mr.. Cumrox, serenely. Her teacher
says she plays things that nobody ever
thought of attempting to write."-
Washington Star.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-11-17
Her idea of classification.

sThat bank clerk wouldn't give me
the money. He said I'd have to identi-
fly myself
''Did your"
"I couldn't. None of my linen is
marked except my handkerchiefs and
I'd forgotten to bring one with me."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-11-17
The Proper Entrance.

Mildred, aged 4, was dividing some
candy which had been given her with
her family, saying:
''This is for mamma, this for Vir-
ginia, this for Charlie" etc.
Mamma asked: "Where does papa
come in2''
"At the front door," was the prompt
reply. .-...
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-11-17


N
eruna Co, oIumbus
Gentemen"Last
I
ary"-JOHN T. SHEAMAN.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-11-17
Jail for Runaway nusbands.

One year in states prison, or 500
fine, or both, is the penalty now i'm
posed by law upon recreant New Jersey
husbands who willfully desert their
wives and children and go out of the
state to escape the responsibility of
caring for their families.