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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
PRESIDENT WANTS
 DEFINITE ACTION
HOLDS CONFERENCE WITH PROM INVENT MEN REGARDING ExTEN-
 SION OF POWERS OF INTER STATE COMMERCE COMMISSION.

Washington, December 1i.-President Roosevelt considered today with several friends his recommendation that increased powers be conferred by legislation upon the interstate commerce commission. Those to whom he talked were not only members of congress, but men in other walks of life To all he indicated his earn est desire that action of definite nature, action that would bring results, should be taken as soon as practicable.
 A day or two ago he considered the question with Judge Grosscup of Chicago. Today he discussed 1t with Judge Will liam Morrow of the United States circuit court at San Francisco. He also talked about the question to Senator Spooner of Wisconsin and other members of con- gress It can be said that no definite plan of legislation has been decided upon. By invitation of the President a special com mlttee of the Commercial Travellers Pro- tective association called on him today to consider his recommendation that the powers of the interstate commerce com mission be extended so as to enable the commission to pass upon the question of railroad freight rates subject only to re- view by the courts The committee con-
  chairman of the national railroad commits sion; Col. John S. Harwood of Richmond, chairman of the national legislative com mittee, and John c. Simmetrin of Balti- more, national director. The committee as sured the President that In the stand he has taken regarding railroad rates he had the cordial support of the 2400O travellers and jobbers, which the committee repre- sented.
 At the conclusion of the conference Chairman Grandall issued a statement concerning it, in which he said
 Tn the course of the conference Il developed that six months ago the an nual convention of the Travellers Pro tective association after careful deliher' Aatlon reached the conclusion that th' conditions now prevailing in transporta , ton circles could not be maintained. Tht Travellers Protective association urges the adoption of the Cooper -Quarels bill as affording means of utilizing the present machinery of the interstate commerce law as the basis for a more complete system to be developed as the need is made apparent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15

Sevastopol staying outside harbor was suspended owing to bad weather which prevented observation. Togo reports tor pedo boat flotllas attacked Sevastopol twice on the night of the 12th and thrice on the night of the 18th. The result Is uncertain. Each time they met enemy's fierce fire and one of our torpedo boats was disabled but lowed back while three received one shot each. Our total casual ties only three men wounded"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
GREAT DAY FOR SPORT.
Handsome Prizes Are Awarded at
 Huntsville Field Trials.

Huntsville, December 14.-(Special)- The last event of the Alabama field trials, the free for all, was run today. and three of the winners were handled by W. D.. Gilchrist of Courtland, Ala. This purse is the richest of all, the club guarantee ing $9OO to winners.
 First Baby Ale, owned by Mrs. George Cooper of Des Moines, la; second, Linard Lad, owned by F. W. Scott of Winnepeg, Canada third Doctor, owned by R. D. MeDougal of Peoria, III, and Rips Lass, owned by w. F. Garth of Huntsville, tied.
 The winner of the first money re- ceived $1s0. Baby Ala, Doctor and Rips Lass were handled by Mir Gilchryst Every brace found birds and the sport was excellent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
peulist Passes AWAY.

Charlotte. N. C., December H.-A spe- cial from Elkins to the Observer says: A Aqullla Rector, who on Monday engaged in pistol duel with R. M. Moxey died today of his wound. Moxey cannot live through the night. The men quarreled over a settlement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
WIII Improve Cuban Streets.

Havana, December 14-The house of representatives today passed the bill ap- propriating $15o,0OO for the sanitation of the streets of Santiago, Cienfuegos, Car denas and Matanzas. The work is to be done in accordance with the request of the United States, and the recommen- dations of President Palma, under the direction of the general soternment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
VIII Take Up Santa Fe Case.

Fl Paso, Texas, December 14-The United States Interstate Commerce com mission will hold a special session here tomorrow to investigate the charges of coal and fuel dealers that the Santa Fe railroad is discriminating in favor of the Santa Fe Fuel and Iron company on freight rates in this city, and the general charge of Fl Paso merchants that ali railroads are discriminating against this place on freight rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Morgan Goes to Tennessee.

Knoxville, Tenn, December 14.-Profes- sor Harcourt A. Morgan, professor of zoology and entomology of the Louisiana State university, and at present acting as secretary of the Crop Pest commission of Louisiana. has been elected director of the experiment station of the University of Tennessee, succeeding Andrew M Soule, now with the Virginia station at Blacksburg, Va. Professor Morgan Is a Canadian by birth, but Is one of the south's foremost scientific men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Compares It to Cyclone.

Washington, December 14.-Com- missioner of Pensions Eugene F. Ware called on the President today to pay his respects on the eve Of his depart ure for his western home. T am about to leave for Kansas, the land or cy- clones," he said. T want something easy after my experience in the pen' sion office"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Results In Bowling Contest.

Atlanta, December 14-The results of the Southern Bowling league games to- day as given by the Constitution are as follows: Charleston, 26S2; Atlanta. 2591; Columbus, 250O; Macon, 24S4; Tampa, 2423; Savannah, 2371; Jacksonville, 2337; Bruns- wick 2190 The highest score made on the Crescent alleys in this city was by Elliott 596
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Atlanta Has seo.ooo Fire.

Atlanta, Ga. December 14-Ffre here tonight destroyed T. R. sawtelPs large stock yards Stephens blaming mills and mated. $60,0O0. The fremen were hin dered in their efforts to fight the flames by drizzlngling rain and sleet and the cold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Santa Claus Has Big Mail.

You have no idea to what extent the word Santa Claus enter into the work at the postoffice department this time of year." said a clerk in the postmaster generals office this morning.
 "The dead letter office" continued he. today appointed a special clerk to look out for Santa Claus mail and until sev- eral days after Christmas he will be the busiest man in the government service. Thousands of children all over the onl- ted States write letters to Santa Claus. and they are promptly forwarded 10 Washington to the dead letter office. one of the most interesting features of .nese letters is the diversity of childish opinion as to the residence of Santa Claus, IL IS said, however, that the city of Washing ton is believed by abes Ter cent ot thg writers to be the locality Hundreds or children believe the President of the uri- ted States is Santa Claus, or else IS close friend of his. for many letters are addressed Santa Claus, White House. Washington D. C.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Cannot Come to Alabama.

According to Representative Wiley or Alabama. 1t will be useless for southern cities to invite President Roosevelt to stop with them on the occasion of his trip to Texas. MT. Wiley saw the Pres ident today to ask that he stop in Ala bama when he attends the Rough Riders reunion. but the President informed the Alabama congressman that he could not do so.
 The President is daily receiving invi- tations from southern cities and 1t IS not improbable that during the early sum- mer he will make special tour em- braeing the main points In the south The President told one of his callers to- day that he deeply appreciated the in- vitations and only wished that his time would allow him to spend the whole summer in that section of the country"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Holidays on Stock Exchange.

New York, December 1.-The gov ernors of the stock exchange voted to- day to close the exchange on Satur- day. December A. The exchange thus will be closed from Friday, December 23, until Tuesday, December 27, in ob- servance of the Christmas holiday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Dakota Man Commits Suicide.

Sour Lake, Tex. December 14-Thomas M. Grant of South Dakota committed sui eide here today by swalloing nearly two ounces of carbolic acid. Grant was about 55 years of age, and came to Sour Lake several days ago as the legal representa- tive of the Davis Realty company of St. Louis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Main Hotel Is Burned.

South Rochester, I. T.. December 14- The Main hotel was burned last night and Samuel Mccoy. Choctaw Indian guest, perished. Loss $50.0o0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Mississippi Navigation Suspended.

Memphis. December H.-Navigation of the Mississippi river between Memphis and St. Louis has been suspended owing to the ice above Cairo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Admiral Toao Makes Report.

Toxio, December 14.-4 D. m)-The re- port of Vice Admiral Togo was received Tuesday night. 1t states as follows
 Commander Kasama, commanding the torpedo flotilla, on Monday night at mid night attacked the Russian battleship sevastopoL lying outside Port Arthur. The result of this attack has not been ascer- tained. Subsequently two torpedo boats under Commander Masado attempted sev eral attacks, facing the enemys vigorous fire. The shock of the explosions of tor pedoes was felt but the next day the Sevastopol remained in the same position. None of our vessels were damaged On Tuesday at 2:30 o'clock in the morning the torpedo flotilla under commander Arakawa- attacked the Sevastopol, but the result of this attack was not learn ed In this attack a shell from the enemy struck the funnel of one of our torpedo boats, and another struck the engine room, disabling the vessel, and she lost her freedom of motion. and was lowed away by her comrades. There were no casualties.
 Unable to Accomplish Purpose.
 Again at o'clock in the morning of the same day, a torpedo f1otilla under command of Commander Seld attempted an attack, but was exposed by the ene- my's search lights, and being subjected to a heavy fire, was unable to accomplish this purpose.
 Simultaneously Lieutenant Adachi, commanding two torpedo boats, ap- preached the enemy's ship and discharged torpeGoes, which were seen to explode, but with what effect is not known. These attackers were also exposed to a heavy fire, each being hit once and three men injured"
 The commander of the naval guns over looking Port Arthur, reporting at 10 O clock Tuesday night, says:
 ---ay's bombardment was principally directed against the arsenal and torpedo storehouse at Tigers Tail peninsula, and the vessels anchored in that vicinity The storehouse was set on fire and burned in about an hour. About six shells struch the ships, and three vessels used for va- rious purposes were destroyed. One took fire and sank. The bombardment of the Sevastopol has not been ascertained ow- ing to the indictment weather"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Rural Route Established.

Washington. December A. (speciaD.- Rural route number one ordered estab- lished January Is at Pittsview, Russell county. serving 800 people and 1a0 houses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Earthauake In san Eranclsco.

San Francesca, December 14.-A sharp earthquake shock was felt here early today. No damage was done.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
UNFORTUNATE SEVASTOPOL NOW
 BEARS BRUNT OF WHOLE BATTLE
SENATE HEARS THE
 HOUSE COMMITTEE
IS OFFICIALLY NOTIFIED OF DE- TERMINATION OF HOUSE TO PRESENT THE IMPEACHMENT AGAINST JUDGE sWAYNE.

Washington, December 14-The sena which under the constitution is made th> trial court in impeachment cases, today received official notice of the determina- tion of the house of representatives to present impeachment charges against Hon. Charles Swayne, federal judge in the northern district of Florida. The matter was brought to the senates attention by a house committee. and the senate ap- pointed committee to prepare the details of the proposed trial.
 The senate considered the Philippine government bill. and the pure food bill. MT. Foraker presented tariff amendment to the Philippine bill, but on complaint of MT. Dubois and other senators that this provision had not been contemplated when the senate entered into an agreement to vote on the bill next Friday, it was with drawn.
 A number of semi-public bills were passed.
 Washington, December 14.-Further ac- tion on the impeachment proceedings against Judge Charles Swayne of the northern district of Florida was taken in the house today by the appointment of the committee of seven to draft the charges for presentation to the senate, and by the report of the committee of five to notify the senate of the impeach- ment, who announced that they had performed their duty, and the senate had responded that "order shall be taken"
 The urgent deficiency bill and several other bills of public nature were passed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
DESTRUCTION OF RUSSIAN
 FLEET IS ALMOST COMPETE
Admiral Togo Reports That Torpedo Attacks Are Made on SevastopoI, But the Result Is Not
 Yet Known.

N Tokio December 15.-(Noon).-It is < -> reported that the Japanese have suc- >
 < cessfully torpedoed the Russian Bat >- < tleship Sevastopol. <
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15

newspaper men who had accompanied her party from New York. The correspond ents went out and each she gave a warm hand shake and said, God bless you"
 When the train drew into the station at Cleveland Mrs. Chadwick caught a glimpse of the great crowd which swarmed about the train and surrounding the station She instinotively shrank back into a corner of the drawing room and said, "I cannot see why all these people should be here"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-12-15
Could Not Stop the Mob.

The repeated efforts on the part of the police to stop the outbreak of the mob was futile It was apparent that the de- gree of excitement consequent on the ar- rival of Mrs. Chadwick had been under estimated and that what police precau- tions had been taken, were, in that part Of the city. entirely inadequate.
 Mrs. Chadwick after arriving at the office of Clerk Carleton of the United
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-04-01

ticed the slim pair OF crutches leaning
beside the chair. He knew why she
had posed at Ribauts and Vivon's, why
she had not hidden her poverty and
starved In silent pride.
The next time he came he brought
flowers for Lucille, and new grateful
friendliness flashed in the others blue
eyes.
1t became a regular thing, that walk
home from Vivon's to the Rue des
Snurs Clalres. &he showed him some
of her sketches, and Crane promptly
took bunch under his arm and hawk
ed them around the art stores with a
devout persistency his own had never
known. Before a month had passed
she had picked up odd work colorlng
pen and ink proofs for one Of the week
lies, and at last there came day when
she left Vivon's for good, and the fu-
ture was full OF hope.
"And we shall see, la-la-la; we shall
see now" laughed Yvette. He Is In
earnest, lie gros Crane The wedding
bells will go ding a-ling, and the little
white faced Virginia will have roses in
her cheeks"
"It's all your doing" Virginia told
him that night when they parted at
her door, II was worn out and heart
sick that day when tainted, and you
cheered me, and-and"- She falter-
cd and held out her hand to him.
There was a five franc piece In 1t.
please take 1t back" she said. "Vt
Won told me, and think II was Just
splendid of you"
Crane flushed hotly, but he took It.
he knew her pride and that to her 1t
was a debt of honor.
"And after today, whatT he asked.
II shall miss the walk home, and you
will forget Vivon's and me-"
She bent her head low over the
bunch Of pink roses he had given her
for Lucille, and something In her ST.
lence gave him courage.
virginia, II you would only give me
the right to sweep you and Lucille
away from this, the sky parlor and the
struggle that never endsI I'm strong
and have gained footing, and you
could study them he rambled on with
boyish helplessness 1--WE loved you
ever since that day at VivOn's when
your head lay on my shoulder, and l
wanted TO lift you up and carry you
away from 1t all-Laurier and Yvette
and old Vivon and all of them. You
seemed so different and little and
alone"
She was silent still, and he waited.
Out over the city some bells were ring
ing slow, sweet chimes, and the spar
rows were flutterlng sleeplly around
the caves Of the sky parlOr over their
heads.
One Of the roses fell at her feet, and
he raised II tenderly.
"Do you think had better gof" The
dark blue eyes looked up at him at last
and he bent toward her eagerly. "Vir-
ginia, sweetheart
She held the roses close to her lips
and smiled at him over them.
won't you come up and tell Lu-
cilleT she said softly. and he followed
her up the long, dusty stairs to the sky
parlor
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-04-01

From the days Of Saul and David
music has no doubt been the means OF
allevlatlng, II not Of actually curing,
many serious cases Of mental disease.
Modern experience has proved this con-
clusively, and many instances may be
quoted from ancient history.
Pythagoras commended music in the
treatment of the insane, and Thales,
when pestilence ravaged Sparta,
found In music his most powerful
means Of combating II. Henocrates
soothed maniacs by II, and Theophrns-
tus held that even the bites of venom
GUS reptiles were rendered less fatal
by subJectlng the victims TO the infiu.
ence OF melody.
When Philip of Spain was in a NOR
bid and responding condition, Farinelli,
the vocalist, was sent for by the queen,
with a party Of musicians, to sing and
play In the adjoining room. The eff
feet was speedy and rapid cure.
Both Buchanan and lakeland relate
instances In which music has cured
cases Of st. Vitus' dance, and Becker
and Schneider demonstrated practical
ly its influence in different cases OF
hysteria.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-04-01

This conscience doth make towards
Of us ALL" said the thoughtful and
sanctimonious citizen M he stepped of
Druid Hill car.
"YesT said his friend
Now, II there's one thing I'm con.
scientious about It's about extrava-
gance."
Eyes, noticed that" murmured the
friend
"This morning I started downtown in
plenty Of time TO have walked 10 the Of.
flee. A car came by me, and, largely
through force OF habit, but more
through mans natural lazlness, I hop
ped H."
"YesT said the friend.
II hadn't any more than got on that
car than my conscience began TO up
braid me for the unnecessary extrava-
gance In little things. II kept worry
Ing me 80 much that was Just i'm
PEELED to atone for the reckless step by
beating the conductor and thus saving
my nickel after ALL since which time
my conscience has been perfectly
Baltimore American.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-04-01
A docile disposition will, with appli'
cation, surmount every difficulty.

Ruskln had every advantage In the
happiest domestic environment, and
when he exhibited his treasures - q
manuscript OF Scott or a drawing by
Turner-One could fancy him TO be q
calm connOisseur with hobbies enough
10 secure ample and delightful occupa-
ton. lie received one with the courtesy
Of a polished gentleman Of the old
school and talked delightfully."- without
the least assumption OF superiority.
remember how on my first visit he
gave me recent number OF "Bors," in
which, he said, should be interested
because II spoke OF Alpine travelling.
No It did. But be had quite forgotten
that he had taken an unfortunate ar
ticle Of mine for text 10 illustrate tho
vulgarity Of modern scramlAers. lie
remarked that l thought the Alps Inn
proved by the odor OF my tobacco
smoke | adhere 10 that heresy; they
were gently improved for me. I might
have claimed 10 be disciple and told
him that their beauty had been inter
Dreted 10 me by Modern Painters"
though increased by my tobacco, but
thought II better 10 drop the subject
s'I Leslie stephen IN Atlantic
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-04-01

Rome has delightful climate the
whole year round, and from the end
Of November to the middle Of March
is an ideal time for hunting. Then the
hounds meet twice a week. On such
mornings the riders leave Rome or the
villas roundabout In time to be on the
field and ready by IL o'clock. for the
hunt IL always several miles from
Rome, sometimes on the rolling, partly
timbered land to the northward, but
more often on the level plain. Such
meet is to Rome what Meadowbrook
meet IL to New York. 1t means
morning gathering Of fashionablea,
with time and money and distinction
to Its credit. Swift moving motor cars,
numbering drags and four-in-hands,
smart phaetons, barouches, vlctorias
and dOgcarts hurry out from the city.
From the estates OF noblemen In tho
vicinity OF the hunt come more car
ringes. and men on the hunters which
they will ride In the days chase.--P,
d. Zabriske In Outing.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-04-01

Il had in my employ" says one Of
the missionaries to China, "a very valu-
able Chinese servant, upon whom I
leaned with implicit confidence. One
day he came to me and said, 4 shall DO
obliged to ask you TO find somebody to
take my place, MS in the. course Of a
few weeks am to be executed In place
OF rich gentleman, who IL to pay me
very literally for becoming his substi-
tute.'
II asked what possible lnducemcnt
there could be TO forfeit his life for any
amount OF money. He replied: I have
an aged father and mother, who are
very poor and unable to work, and the
money am to receive will make them
comfortable AZ long as they live. l
think II IL my duty to give up my life
to accomplish this"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-04-01

Men who cut sandwiches must have
Just ms much knack and experience In
the business M men who open oysters
on the river boats" said a New York
man who on one occasion supplied TO-
900 sandwiches at two days notice.
ut took seven men TO do that Job in
the time allowed" he said, "and they
hadn't any time TO spare at that I
paid them by the hundred. the man
who did the most work getting the
most pay. When they we're all through,
there weren't enough. scraps OF bread
and meat to al tin pail. That Is the
secret Of cutting sandwiches-to avoid
Wnste"
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1904-04-01
J o b p r l N 7 N 9
auoH
LARGE POSTERS, HARDBIIls.
CIRCULARS,
CARDS, BLANKS
BILL-HEADS.
Together with every other description Of
PLAIN AND FANCY PRINTING.
Executed with neatness and dispatch.
Yearly advertisers will be allowed 70
change four times during theyea withou
charge. Advertisements should be marked
with time and space they are to occupy.
MinimIzinE the Pain.

A"U AAhs
whats that watch worthr asked
Mr.. Kloce, pointing to one In the show
case. Ten dollars" replied the jew
eler. "rll take It," said the customer,
and after paying for 1t he went out.
The next day he came round again.
This watch doesn't exactly suit me-"
he said. whats that one worthr
pointing to another.
"Fifteen dollars"
"Ill take that instead OF this one, II
you don't mind"
Certainly"
A day or two later he came again.
How good watch have you got
for 1867" he inquired
"Well, 500 will get a pretty good
tlmepiece," said the jeweler, handing
one out Here's one with a gold filed
case and full Jeweled. The movement
Is warranted"
"I'll take It."
He paid the difference. took the
watch and went away.
After the lapse of few days he
made his appearance once more.
Have you got a first class watch
with solid gold case that you can sell
for $502" he said.
Eyes. Here It H."
"Well. I'll take It," said Mr.. Kloce.
Here's the other watch and $25.
That's the one really wanted at first,
but hated to pay out all that money
at once"