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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
ROBBERS RODE ON
 TOP OF COACHES
MEN WHO HELD UP NORTH COAST TURED-BLEW UP THE SAFE. BOY BEING HELD.

North Yakima, Wash, December IT, The robbers who. held up the North Coast limited at Hillside Siding at Yakima can yon. eleven miles north of here, evident ly boarded the train while at ths place as the train did not stop until 1t was compelled to do SO by the robbers at Hill side Siding. A bog is being held at FL lensburg who was on the blind baggage. He says the two men got on top of the mail car at this place and rode to Hill side Siding. boy is being held at FL down from the car to the rear of the ten der while the train was running at full speed.
 The engineer and fireman did not sec them until they pointed guns Into their faces and demanded that they stop the train. The fireman was ordered back to cut loose the express and mail cars. which he did. The engineer then pulled the two cars about half mile up the road he and the fireman being taken back to the express car. The engineer was ordered to place stick of dynamite under the door. This exploded but two shots were neces- sary to blow open the safe. The engineer was forced to enter the car ahead of the robbers and five shots were used before the two safes were blown open.
 After gathering up the valuables and placing them in his pocket, the robber jumped out of the car and Joining his com panion the two started down the track toward the passenger coaches This morn ing glove was found on the Hillside Sid ing and two pairs of overalls were picked out of the car. As each man was dressed In overalls, it is believed they discarded them and then boarded the passenger train and went with it to Ellensburg or farther west
 The sheriff's posse has not yet found any clue to the identity of the two men.
 From a good source it is learned that there was little currency in the safe on the Northern Pacific limited at the time of the hold-up last night, the main con tents consisting of drafts, etc. Deputy Marshal Curren ordered the arrest of every stranger seen in North Yakima who comes anywhere near answering the description given to the hold-up men. One man was arrested who answered tho description perfectly. He was taken of passenger train going from the scene of the hold-up and was wet to the skin. It Is thought he may be one of the men It is thought possible that the bandit. might have crossed the Columbia river and headed for British Columbia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
COTTON GROWERS MEET.
Another Meeting VIII Be Held IT
 Brewton on First Day of Year.

Brswton, December 17-(Specisl)-At a meeting of the cotton growers held at the court house yesterday the president was directed to call a meeting of all the cotton growers of the county and others favorable to the purposes of the associa- ton to meet at the court house at Il a. m. January 1 for the purpose of elect ing county officers for the ensuing year receiving the reports of the officers Tor the past year. the election of delegates to the state meeting to be held on January and the transaction of any other busl- ness for tho good of the association. The president was requested to collect the assessment of 3 cents per bale from all cotton growers and 26 cents fee from non-producers who desire to join in the work of the association, as prescribed by the rules of the Cotton Growers associa- tion and forward one-half of such col lection to the treasurer of that body and make report of his collections at the meet ing to be held January 1.
 Invitations have been issued announcing the marriage on December "A at 2:So D. m. of Claud Conner of Brewton and Miss Nora Mae Parker of Roberts, to take place at the home of the brides parents, Mr and Mrs. M M. Parker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
BOMB NOT DANGEROUS.
Was Found on Train on Which Pres
 ident loubet Was Travelinq.

Paris, December IA bomb found on the President Loubet was proceeding from Marley with a shooting party. and which il was supposed was intended to kin the President turns out to have been harm less.
 An analysis showed that the contents were composed of clay. crushed coal nails and torn paper soaked in petroleum The bomb was labelled Long Live Malato ' referring to one of the anarchists recent ly acquitted of the charge of participation in the attempt on the lives of King AL fonso and President l.oubet May 3l last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
CHINESE WILL STUDY
 FORMS OF GOVERNMENT

New York. December 1I-Aeeording to a cable received here today by A. w.. Bary, who has extensive business inter ests in China, the two divisions of the imperial Chinese commission appointed by the Empress dowager to study the government of Japan, Germany Austria, France, England and America, will ar rive in this country in February. One of the divisions will journey leisurely across the American continent from Seattle and take steamer here for Europe. The other division will make an extended stay in America, expecting to spend at least two months in Washington.
 The party which will remain in Amer lea to study the form of government here is headed by Tuang Tango, gov
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18

Paris, Deeember 17-some large Ameri- can insurance companies threaten to with draw from France AS H result of the sharp controversy over the new French insur- anee law. The issue has not reached an acute stage owing to the insurance de- partment of the ministry of commerce having framed rules under which the in- surance law becomes retroactive The rules have not yet been officially pro- muigated and the insurance companies are making final effort to induce mem- bers of the cabinet not to permit their going into effect representing that it will be serious detriment to American in- terests.
 The law as originally passed required foreign insurance companies to purchase and deposit fresh securities a protec-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18

ernor of the province of Human, and will arrive about February 25 at San Francisco. No definite plans have been formed for the journey to Washington, which will be in easy stages.
 When the Chinese commission first started on It's Journey, coming by way of Japan, 1t was rumored that the United States would be avoided on account of It's exclusion of Chinese laborcrs, and the alleged III treatment of students and other Chinese at South American ports. The plan of crossing the continent through Canada was abandoned, how ever, when 1t was realized that A study of the American form of government would be one of the most important fea- lures of the commissions labors, which it is declared may form the basis for a constitutional form of government in China with in the next twelve years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
LARGE COMPANIES MAY
 WITHDRAW FROM FRANCE

ton for French policyholders The Amer lean companies are willing to accept this applying to future business but not on policies already written.
 A committee representing the insurance department. the United States embassies and the insurance companies have just gone over the subject. At this conference 1t was decided to reject the American companles' contention.
 The entire outstanding American bust ness in France amounts to many millions of dollars, and therefore the retroactive rules will compel the deposit by these companies of large amount of French bonds with the government as guaran- tee to French policyholders The Ameri- can embassy has submitted strongly written protest asking the council of state to suppress the objectionable retroactive clause before the regulations are pro mulgated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
BISHOP IS ROBBED.
sto,o00 Cross Taken From the Right
 Rev. Charles E. Cotton.

Buffalo. December H.-A gold cross set with rubies and suspended on a gold chain was cut from the vestments of the Right Rev. Charles E. Cotton, bishop of the Roman Catholic diocese of Buffalo, while he was attending the dedication of St. Nicholas Greek Catholic church today.
 The cross was valued at more than Slo,- 900, The cross hung about the Bishops neck and was pendent over all his rubies. While in a crush immediately after the service the cross disappeared. Police were summoned quietly and while no one was searched, every one was closely scrutin- ized leaving the church The Bishop has offered a reward for the return of the cross.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
SUNDAY AT Y. M. CA.
Dr.. Foster Delivers Closing Lecture
 of Series to Boys.

The Rev. Dr. Sterling J. Foster address ed & number of boys at the Young Mems Christian association yesterday on "The Boy Spiritually" His talk was the last of a series on the various phases of the boys life. All of the lectures have been well attended and much helpful advice given.
 At the same time the boys meeting was in progress a "college mems rally'' was conducted for the men, w. D.. Weatherford, the college secretary of the Young Mems Christian association, was introduced and spoke to the men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
MEXICAN FINANCES.
Revenue Exceeded Disbursements Durlnq Fiscal Year Ending June 30.

Mexico City, December 17.-Finance Min ister Limantour has submitted to con gress two important financial documents. One is a statement for the fiscal year ended June 30, and shows the normal rev. enue in cash to have been s92,OsS,ss6 with disbursements of s79,152.795.
 The surplus with allowances made for disbursements belonging to the fiscal year not charged in accounts amounted to ss,- 792, 40, which is very satisfactory. Est- mates for the coming fiscal year to begin July 1 show the probable revenue to be 80. .07S500, and expenditures sS9,S97,S90.
 The budget will be acted upon by con gress at the April session
 The financial position of the govern ment is exceedingly strong,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
OPERA SINGERS UNION. 182 Who Sing in Grand Opera Organ
 lze in New York.

New York. December 17.-Under the auspices of the Actors National Protective union It was announced today a union of grand opera singers including both men and women has been formed here with 1S2 members. The union consists of the members of the chorus. In making a report on the organization of this union yesterday, William Barry. general organ izer of the Actors Protective union, said:
 ''we do not expect the stars to be in the union. We are after the members of the chorus who are recruited principally from New York"
 The union of opera singers. Barry said. will be known as local No. IA of the Ac- tors Protective union, having a charter from the American Federation of Labor.
 A union of ballet dancers is also to be formed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
TniPLE TRAGEDY.
Two White Men Are Killed By Negro
 Who is Also Killed.

Beaumont, December 1.-The negro dis trict of this city today was the scene of tripple tragedy. Bryan Merritt, motorman and Elisha Perita, a deputy being shot and almost instantly killed by E-nry Powell. 19-year-old negro. who was in turn killed by Deputy Sheriff Redie Tevis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
Cabinet Resigns Again.

Athens December 1.-The cabinet of NJ. Rall resigned today as the result of the defeat of the government over the cleo ton of a president of the chamber of deputies. King George has summoned former Premier Thsotokis to form new cabinet
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
RESOLUTION REPORTED. Military Used Artillery And Many Pee ple Were Killed or Wounded.

Constantinople, December 17.-A dispatch received here from Batoun, in the gov- ernment of Kutais, Trans-Caucasia, re- ports the outbreak of a revolution there. If saws the streets were barricaded and that fierce fighting took place.
 The military employed artillery and many persons. including subjects of the Ottoman empire. were killed. In response to a request made by the Turkish con sul the porte is now arranging for the dispatch of vessels to Battoum to bring back refugees.
 The dispatch says that a similar state of affairs prevails in Poti, in the same government, and in the town of Kutais.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
To Entertain Diaz.

Mexico City December l7.-Preparations for the entertaining of President Diaz on his coming visit to Yucatan are being made. A series of magnificent banquets and d grand reception will be given The citizens of the state of Yucatan are CO., operating to make the reception of the President one of great warmth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
New Pool Record.

Binghamton. N. Y., December 17.-Grant Eby of Buffalo. in match game of pool in this city with W. H. Clearwater last night made what is believed to be the worlds record for run. making Ss balls straight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
Heavy Fire Loss.

Chicago. December 17.-Fire today caused losses of si1s.o0o in a hve-story manufac- turing building at 1855 Lake street The principal loss, Owens & Co, leather deal srs, is 500. building s2Q0oo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18
If Travelling In Japan

Or any civilized country, you can procure Laxative Promo Qunine from any drug gist. All nations use it. k. W. Groves Signature on box.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-18

A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES
 Itching, Blind, Bleeding, Protrdng Piles. Druggists are authorized t) re- fund money If Pazo Ointment fails to cure in to IA days. 50c.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-10
Murdered at Prize Fight.

CITY OF MEXICO, July 10.-One
of the most horrible tragedies ever
enacted in a bull ring in Mexico is re-
ported from the city of Durango.
with the exhibition by throwing a mis-
sile at the famous matador Silverio
Chico was literally torn to pieces by
the enraged mob that had assembled
to witness the sport. The SPECTATORS
head was hacked from his body, his
heart taken out and stamped upon
and his trunk and limbs cut and torn
into small bits.
The sixth and last bull of the ex-
hibition proved to be very large and
fierce, and the cleverness of the mato-
dor in playing" the animal gained
him fresh applause. Just as the mata-
dor 1unged forward, his sword pene-
trating the heart of the animal, a
drunken spectator hurled a piece of
iron pipe.
The pipe struck the matador on tne
head, and he fell insensible in front of
the bull. The enraged animal, before
it fell over dead, succeeded in goring
the matador six times.
AS soon as the people realized what
had happened there was rush for the
IN
to the ring and there torn to pieces.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-10
Catholic Educators Meet,

NEW YORK, July 10.-Leading
Catholic educators of all parts of the
country are gathering in this city for
the annual meeting of the Association
of Catholic Colleges and Universities
of the United States an organization
which was formed at st. Louis last
year for the purpose of uniting the
various Catholic educational interests
of the country. The executive board OF
the association met at the Bucking
ham hotel this afternoon and ar
ranged a programme for the confer
ence. The opening session tomorrow
morning will be preceded by pontiflcal
mass at st. Patrick's Cathedral.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-10
S5O.OO-Denver and Return-$50.C

$5O.O0-Denver and Return-$5O.OO
The O. r. & N. Co. will make the
above rate to Denver AMI return.
Choice of routes. Tickets limited to
80 days from date Of sale and good Tor
stop overs in both directions.
Dates of sale, June I'd, Sd, 30th.
July LIST, August 10th, 18th, 18th. 30tn
and 31st. Detailed information can be
had by calling on or addressing.
r. BURNS,
General Agent.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-10

1894, the rate Of local taxation has
been restricted by the same tax law,
and, moreover, in view of the present
situation, municipal authorities have
been making every effort to curtail
local expenditure by postponing the
comparatively less important among
public undertakings. Hence, the To-
cal taxes. which were formerly almost
equal in amount to the national i'm
posts. have been greatly reduced, with
the result that the increase Of the
burden on the nation is not really as
heavy as might be inferred from the
increased rate of taxation. The ma
ton, as whole, has, besides, been i'm
bued with high spirit of patriotism
and is practicing great economy; and
at the same time the agricultural
classes which form a large majority
Of the population have had their
wealth materially augmented by the
abundant rich harvest of the last
year."
The tobacco monopoly, which is a
government enterprise in Japan, has
yielded large amount of revenue and
has been the means, during the last
year, by which a loan of $3.50, OOO, 900
was floated. The money was raised
in the foreign market, the proceeds of
the tobacco monopoly for the next &c
years being mortgaged as security.
Government Controls Tobacco Indus
try.
The tobacco industry has been con-
Quoted under the government since
1896. At first the national authorities
acted only as the middle man, buying
from the planter and selling to the
manufacturer. A certain per cent of
revenue was added, whereby the gov
eminent made it's gain. The industry
slipped more and more into the hands
of the government, until in March,
1904, following the outbreak of nostil-
tiles with Russia, it became a govern
ment enterprise exclusively. All the
plants We're bought at an appraised
value and manufacturers allowed
per cent of former annual earnings
for certain number of years to come.
The profits of the tobacco industry
for the last fiscal year amounted to
1000, 900.
The first money raised by the gov
eminent after the opening Of the wal
was secured by the issuance of Elk
cnequer bonds, four installments OF
which were sold. The aggregate in
come from this source was $200,00O,-
900. These bonds were all sold in the
domestic market. The first three in
stallments of bonds issued bear pei
cent interest and the last per cent
The first were issued in February, 1904,
the last in March of the present year.
In all, three sterling loans were
f1oated in the New York and London
markets, the first in May, 1904, was
for $50,0OO,OO0, for seven years, inter-
est at per cent. The second amount
was 100000, 900, borrowed on the same
terms last November. The third loan
was for $40 600 600 f1Oated in March
of the present year, for period of 20
years. 1t was in this case that the
proceeds of the tobacco monopoly for
the next fifth Of a century were given
in security as a mortgage.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-10
JOB PRINTERS ALlEGE THAT HE
HAS SOLD COPIES OF sEs-
SION LAWS.
Farmed Out the Printing to Spokane
Company and Furnished Books
to Some Attorneys.

If copies of the session laws of 1905
have been sold to attorneys and others
Gordon c. Corbaley and A. B. Howe
claim that State Printer Gorham has
11ade the sales. Both Corbaley and
Howe insist that they have not dis
| posed of any of the copies of the ses-
sion laws save to forward them, as
completed to the state printer says
| dispatch from Seattle.
Efforts made by local attorneys to
purchase direct from Corbaley and
Howe have failed and Corbaley claims
that ne Las a long list Of orders from
Eastern Washington attorneys which
he has refused to fill until the states
needs are supplied.
State Printer Gorham farmed out the
publication of the session laws and
the journals of both houses to the In
land Publishing company of Spokane,
of which Corbaley is manager. Howe's
company, the Pioneer Bindery of Ia
coma. is doing the binding The two
concerns quoted a price to Gorham 10
per cent below the price allowed him
by the state. 1t is this 10 per cent
that gives the state printer his share
of the profits.
Up to Mr.. Gorham.
which will be required for state uses
have been forwarded from the Spokane
to the Tacoma house for binding. 1t
is claimed most of them have been al
ready shipped on to the state printer
at Olympia.
The session laws have been delivered
in previous years, two months earlier
than completed this year. Corbaley
claims that his firm was delayed for
more than two weeks waiting for the
index to be prepared by the secretary
Of states office force. Further delay
occurred in handling copy and proofs.
The two interested contracting pub
fishers insist that they are not pri-
marily at fault.
The publication of the session laws is
a fat job for the printing houses. The
session laws sell for $3.50 to the state
and it is claimed by printers that they
can be published, bound, for $1.25. The
states demand alone will take from
| 200 to $500 copies Of the session laws
and it is estimated as many more will
be sold by the publishers to attorneys
and others interested in legislation.
Not Best Of Friends.
Good feeling between the state
printer and the two publishing houses
interested in the sub-contract has
never prevailed and it is due to this
condition that the confusion has arisen
over the sale of copies of the session
laws. Corbaley and Howe were in
strumental in the passage of the state
| printers bill and had been pledged
| the appointment of state printer
When Gorham was given the place and
compelled to purchase the plant Howe
and Corbaley had at the state capitol,
| the contract for tine publication of the
session laws and the two journals was
| bit Of pie given Corbaley and Howe.
Gorhams discovery after the con-
tract had been made with the two that
| he could have done the work at his
own plant without loss of profits is
responsible for bad feeling on one size
and the two disappointed publishers
have not forgiven the governor or Cor
| ham for their rundown.
But for a real good meal go t.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-10

Good Meats, Fresh and Salt Fish
at Peoplet' Market. Phone 90. l
South Thl d Street, A. E. Augustavo
Prop.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1905-07-10

But for a real gooo meal go t.
Olson's.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-12-09
WOMAN'S WAY.

Gracious, Mrs. A., but you have a
pretty baby"
Yes, Mrs. b., all the neighbors say
he is beautiful"
mo wonder! He is Just little su.
gar ball of sweetness"
And the neighbors say he Is the
prettiest baby in the neighborhood,
"Er-mine excepted?"
mo exceptions"
What? Do you mean to say that
homely little brat could compare with
my baby when It comes to beauty?
Why, the nerve!"-Chicago Daily
News.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-12-09
NAgELJlykDxUIJkH11A
y)kN!!!G!|H!.I5.e, : , |! !! I. \

The four grand domains where the
subordinate lodges have the largest as
sets are: Ohio, s1,57s,252.s2; Indiana.
81. i0O,17l0s; Pennsylvania, $780,
1861; Illinois, $500, 0I0.T0.
In Mexico there are six Knights OF
Pythias lodges. Vale de Mexico, No.
., In the City of Mexico. Is the largest,
with seventy members.
Let us bring into the lodge room so
clabillty and kindly greeting for all.
Encourage the officers by our presence,
by cheerful words and willingness
to help them in their work.
A movement IL on foot to organize a
lodge OF the order ut Cristobal, canal
zone. lsthmus of Panama.
Three Portland (Ore) lodges-Ore'
gon, Ivanhoe and Orphcus-have con
solldated under the name Ivanhoe,
This lodge now has 100 members.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1905-12-09
@E6G||||)NEEN|

II you want any Of the honors the
order affords win them by faithful
work and by proving your fitness. No
worthy brother can fail to push him.
self to the front II he does his duty
faithfully, earnestly and in the spirit
Of kindness to all.
Red Cloud tribe OF Sioux City. s, D.,
recently adopted a class Of sixty pale
faces. Among them was United States
Senator A. d. Kittredge.
During the past six moons the gain
In membership In Indiana was 1900.
making the total for the great sun
1890.
Huron tribe Of Peoria, ILL.,. recently
adopted a class Of 100 candidates.
There are at present over 5000 trfb-
al and 1900 council members in the
reservation Of Maine.
The great council Of California adopt
ed a resolution which hereafter pro
hibits saloon keepers or bartenders
from joining the order.