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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24

Stumpy Tubbs, the celebrated burglar. was busy in the apartments of Mir. De Banks, a man of large family It was Christmas night and the occupants of the house slept soundly after | day of fas-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24

Birmingham has been for more than two years past what might be called a
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24

Morgan County Times: The congressman who can't find something to debate after the insurance investigation had better remain at home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-24

| Florence Times: The small boy with the big stocking and diminutive present on Christmas morning will be a picture of the disappointment that comes to many hearts.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
NOT THOUGHT ACUTE.
Cabinet PAYS Little Attention to the
Action of Castro.
NO ALARM OVER SAM s.
President Roosevelt VIII Not Allow
the Venezuelan ImbrOgliO to In
terfere With Preparations
For Southern Trip.

Washington. March 25.-Ministel
Bowen's ca blegram to the state depart
ment informing the administration that
President Castro Of Venezuela had res
fused explicitly to submit to arbitra-
ton the pending issues between the
United States and Venezuela, and that
the asphalt cases must be adjusted by
the Venezuelan court, formed the
principal topic of discussion at Fri
days meeting Of the cabinet. That thu
situation Is not regarded as acute at
this time was indicated clearly by The
determination Of the president and his
advisers to pay no present heed 70
President ClstrO's refusal to arbitrAtr
the existing Differences. It is the in
dictated intention of the president and
Secretary Tat. who. in the absence of
Secretary Hay, is being relied upon
for advice in matters pertaining t.
foreign affairs. simply to await fur
Their developments In Venezuela. 1t is
not believed the situation now is Of
such a character as to warrant alarm
Indeed, the president is proceeding
with the arrangements Of his south
western trip without reference to thi
Venezuelan i.nbroglio.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
RUSSIAN RETREAT.
Temporary Halt Called Seventy-F ou
Miles From Tie Pass.

Temporary Halt Called Seventy-Four
Miles From Tie Pass.
Gunshu Pass, March 25.-The Rus
sian retreat has now reached the viii
lage of Sipinghai. seventy-four miles
north of Tie Pass, where it has tenn
porarily halted. The army has beer
practically without rest for months
and it is natural that fatigue should
be evident. The Japanese are reported
to be advancing on Sipinghai positions
along the railroad and on both nanks.
A. brisk action occurred on March
Is at Kaiyuan. the Russian rear guard
beating off heavy attacks. whcih lasted
until midnight.
After blowing up railroad bridges
north Of Kaiyuan at five places. the
Russian retirement was continued
March 10. 20 and 21 with only light
rifle firing.
The Mukden branch of the Russo
Chinese bank removed all its money
except s150.00o.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
CREATED A STIR.
Shannon introduced a Bill For Dis
charge Of Over One Half Force.

Shannon introduced a Bill For Dis.
charge Of Over One Half Force.
Austin, March 25.-In the house Mr.
Shannon created a stor by introducing
resolution providing for discharge
Of more than half the clerks and pages
It was laid on the table subject 10 call
Action in house on adjournment res.
olution went over until Wednesday,
House adopted an amendment tt hi
providing for Incorporation OF STATE
banks. An amendment also was adopted
requiring reserve banks to be approved
by the superintendent OF banking, an,
also providing that such banks shal'
have capital stock Of not less thar
$4,000. All reference to private bankers
were stricken out.
It is alleged that house committeeor
common carriers held a meeting with
out a quorum and killed a number O.
corporation bills. Membership commit,
tee is twenty-three and'it is alleged
only eight were present There is much
comment
Bills said to be killed are one re-
quiring railroads to provide Locomotives
with spark arresters: compelling rail
roads TO furnish transportation tc
members OF Legislature and state Of
ficia,s. requiring railroads to redeem
unused portions of tickets sold: ra-
curing bus liz es to- carry Legislators
and others free of charge; allowing II
per cent interest On all overdue clam:
by railroads.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
LYONS EXECUTED.

Payo Extreme Penalty for Murder OF
J. Ward Guriey.
New Orleans. March 25.-Lewis W
Lyons was hanged a. 1879 o'clock Fri.
day.
The crime for which Lyons paid the
extreme penalty was the assassination
of District Attorney ]. Ward Gurle,
on July 20, 1903 Lyons was the sor
of a former leading clothing merchant
One night a sugar broker reported tbs
loss of a valuable diamond pin. He
had been in Lyons company. Lyons
was arrested and acquitted. The ar
rest preyed on his mind and he brought
damage suit. against detectives anC
broker. Gurley r Mellen were em-
ployed as his counsel. The case was
first handled by Mel!en, and on Lyon
complaint Gurley himself took 1t up
Lyons was unsuccessful and conceived
the idea this his lawyers were respon-
sible for his defeat. He made many
threats them and finally on July 20
1903. locked himself up in a room with
Mr.. Gurley and killed him. He shot
himself through the head but recov.
cred. Lyons defense was insanity.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
ANTl.UsURY ACT.
Measure to Stop This Practice Passes
In the Senate.

Austin, March 25.-Senate finall
passed bill providing for forfeiture o
interest and principal where usury i
pleaded and proved. Senate also pass
ed to third reading bill increasing dis
trict Judges salary ID $4,000.
Fin lily passed. bill e:-emptng Law
grau...ttS o. tne state university from
examination be:ore the state examine
bOal a..
House bill providing for the taxation
OF tllnoer ON school land which has
been sold, an collecting delinuuenl
taxes thereon, finally passed.
III the house \ resolution by Mr.. Viii.
son Tor session Friday night to per.
NIT The hot air. members to dispos,
vi their surplus wind, SO as to clear tn,
dir for W.. Oh Monday, was ruled ou
Ut order, and u resolution by MI CAT
lor 1or session atsame time tt
CONSIDER local bills was tabled
Banking bill was advanced to third
reading.
Bill amending city charter of Den.
lson was PASSED finally.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
MINOR MATTERS.

Next session of B'Nai Birth will be
held at Washington
A fire company has been organized
at Tishomingo, I. T.
Wapanucka, I. r., is to have two
chemical fire engines.
Over 500 acres have been planted in
potatoes in vicinity Of Wapanucka
I. r.
j. M. Guffey company has brought in
another fine we'll in the Batson, Tex,
Oil field.
While chopping wood at Ida, near
Shreveport. John Novack died sud-
denly.
Warehouse of Peter Trevino of La
redo and contents, valued at $4,000
burned.
Sa1tilloL Mex, had two shocks OF
earthquake Friday. each lasting five
seconds.
=. At Oklahoma City Jessie Young was
given manslaughter. She was charged
with murder of Florence Reynolds.
. IN a ten round bout at Hot Springs
Kid Herman was given the decision
over Tommy Cody, both Of Chicago.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
SKULL CRUSHED.
Both Arms Of Jockey Mccaferty Wers
Broken and He Died,

6otn arms OF Jockey McCaHerty WeFe
Broken and He Died.
New Orleans. March 25.-One of the
worst accidents that has marred the
history of local racing happened in the
second race at the fair grounds Friday.
The race was six furlong affair for
three ye'"-old colts and geldings. The
field of eleven was about to swing into
the stretch when Swedish Lad, running
sixth. was jumped on by some one OF
the horses behind him and his near
hind leg broken. Court Crier, who fol-
lowed, fell over Swedish Lad, and
Jockey McCafferty. who rode him. was
thrown directly in the path of the on
coming horses. Hopeless added to the
confusion by falling over Swedish Lad
and Court Crier. There was a rush 81
stable hands to the spot. and McCaf-
ferty. the only one Of the boys hurt
was carried to a stable and thence
sent to the hospital. 1t was found that
his skull was crushed, both front and
back, that both arms were broken AMI
that there were other injuries. He
died. Swedish Lad was shot.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
FARMERS ORGANIZE.
1t Was Decided to Make Shawnee Per-
manent Headquarters

Shawnee, Okla, March 25.-The In
Oklahoma State Cooperative and Pro-
tective Union of America is the name
adopted by the joint convention of the
Farmers Union of Indian Territory
and Oklahoma. This city was made
permanent headquarters. Following
officers ware elected: President, S. o
DAVIS. Cordell, Okla; vice president, S.
L. Conner of Canadian. I. r.; secretary
and treasurer, j. S. Moore of Greer
county; state organizer. \ j. Carter Of
Lindsey, !. T.: chaplain, P. c. Estee.
Snyder, Okla.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
COTTON RATES.
Fai'road Freight Men Contended Tha
Reduction Would Be Injurious,


Austin, March 25.-Representative
Ct ~fr-lgE. departments Of the railroads
We're heard by the railroad commission
The essence OF the testimony was that
the proposed re luvtion would be inju-
rlOus to Texas railroads; that this ton.
mage was already being hauled at the
lowest possible rates consistent with
desirable investment of capital in en-
terprlses of the kind; that there ha.
beech in the past few years reductions
in rates Of other commodities, such as
grain and lumber. Last year, it was
testified. cotton formed Is $40 per cent
gross receipts of railroads in freight
earnings. Increase in cost of labor anc
insurance was also an item in the COST
of hauling this product, which, coupled
with the fact that it came all at once
taxed the roads to their utmost ca
pacity.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
ICE BUILDINGS BURN,

Nearly One Hundred and Fifty Thou
sand Tons Of Frozen Fluid Ruined.
Chicago, March 25.-Nearly $4,000,
tons Of Ice and two buildings, eacf
25Gx100 feet, have been lost by fire al
One Hundred and Thirty-fourth stree
and Lake Calumet. The big storage
houses held the winters cut on tn.
lake. Before the first fire company
arrived the buildings, valued at $500
were destroyed, and most Of the con-
tents valued at $4,000, had slid bach
into the lake from which it was taker
during the winter. The buildings were
the property Of Swift & Co.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
FOUGHT WITH KNIVES.
Sank Weapons Into Each Other as
long as Able.

knife duel to the death was fought by
John Dobinsky and John Slate, two
Polish miners, at Plum Run, a mining
town in Smithfeld Township. Friday
The men, maddened by liquor, agreed
to settle a grievance with knives.
Stripping to the waist in a large
room they began the battle. Each
thrust his knife and caused blood to
squirt, which was cheered by the look
erson. AS the duel progressed the men
grew weaker and weaker from the loss
Of blood and fell.
On the floor the men clinched and
sank their knives into each others
bodies as long as strength lasted. Both
men died. -
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
WlFE's AWFUL CHARGE.

Accuses Husband Of Assisting Hi.
Brother Assault Her.
Crowley, La, March 25.-Zepherin
and Joseph Simon. brothers, livine
twelve miles south Of here, were ar
rested and lodged in the parish jail
charged with criminal assault. The
victim Of the alleged assault, who is
the complainant, is the wife Of the
elder brother, Zephersn Simon, and shs
alleges that her husband assisted his
brother in the preparation of the deed
All the parties are white.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
LAID TO REST.

Body Of Mrs. Stanford Placed 1esid.
Those Of Loved Ones.
Stanford University March 25-The
body of the late Mrs. Jane Stanford
now rests In the Stanford nansoleum
between the bodies of her husband and
son, near the institution Of learning
that bears their name. Before the final
commitment Of Mrs. Stanford's body
to the stone sarcophagus. simple ser,
vices were '~"'d in the great memorial
church, erected by her in loving mem
DRY of 49, '--'~band. The church was
filled with thousands of people from
all over the state. Eight of Stanford's
most -aiwart ATHLETES bore the body
down the central aisle. The entire
congregation went to the mausoleum
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
No Steps Being Considered.

Paris, March 25.-The authorities
here say that no steps are being con-
sidered relative to pressing the French
claims against Santo Domingo. 1t is
explained that the French holders OF
Dominican bonds hoped the United
States senate would ratif, the treaty
adjusting the finances of Santo Domin-
go, and the bondholders were much
disappointed at the fact that action or
the treaty was deferred.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Standard Oil Has License.

Topeka, March 25.-It has developed
that the Standard Oil company, which
the attorney general has commenced
suit to GUST from the state on the
ground that it has no license to do
business here, has had such a licensed
run since 1888. The license was grant
ed by the state charter board in the
regular way to the Standard Oil CONF
pany In Indiana
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Got Forty-Eieht Years.

Bryan. Tex, March 25.-win Gray
coiored, was convicted of murder IN
the second degree in the Brazos county
district court for the killing of anothe,
negro named VIII Price east of Bryan
His punishment was assessed at forty.
eight years in the penitentiary
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
No Chance Warranted.

Washington, March 25.-The cabinet
discussed the situation in Santo Do
mingo. and it was the general opinion
that nothing there warrants any change
in the present methods of procedure.
The agent Of the United States viii
make an investigation for the purpose
Of obtaining the information asked for
by the senate.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Deport Raises Large Sum.

Paris, Tex, March 25.-At a meeting
of the citizens of Deport $4,000 was
raised on the spot for the proposej
railroad between Paris and Bogota
Committees were put to work to Sc
cure options on right of way over the
proposed line.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Kicked to Death by Mule.

Tishomingo, I. r.. March 25.-James
Hauser, fourteen years N age, while
blowing on Mccoy farm near Emmett
was kicked to death by mule The
animal was entangled in the harness
and in trying to extricate him the
fatality occurred.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
ASPIROS DEAD.
After a Lingering Illness Mexican Am
bassador Breathes His Last

Washington, March 25.-After a lin
gering illness, Don Manual Aspiros.
4 o'clock Friday afternoon. Deceased
who was born at Puebla in 1888. was g
scholar. and had been a congressman.
also under secretary of state. Upon
the death of Senior Romero he became
ambassador to the United States. For
seven years Aspiros had sueffred from
g:astrtis. During the inaug lration OF
President Roosevelt he came neal
fainting
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Turner Gets Death Penalty.

San Antonio, March 25.-George II
Turner vas found guilty of the murde,
of Mis-. Elizabeth Lynch by cutting hel
throat with razor, and the death pen.
atty assessed.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Self.Defense Proved,

Oklahoma City, March 25.-Clyde
Radcliffe. who was arrested for causing
the death of Bert Kindred by striking
him with a loaded whip handle, has
been granted his liberty on the ground
Of self-defense.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Called For Dispatches,

Dover, Eng. March 25.-The Ham
burg-American line steamer Hamburg
from Cuxhaven, with Emperor William
on board bound for the Mediterranean
called for dispatches and proceeded
Statutes were exchanged between the
forts and the German armored cruiser
sPrinz Frederick Karl
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Skull Fractured.

Paris, Tex, March 25.-At Deport
this county, Tom Oliver and another
we'll known citizen had a difficulty
divers skull was fractured. Both par
ties are over fifty years old.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Building Fire Quilted.

Columbus, O., March 25.-Fire gut
ted the four-story brick building in
Hight stree occupied by the Colunn-
bus Dry Goods company, entailing a
loss estimated at 100000. Of which
S175.ooo Is in stock and the remainder
on the building.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Copy right by Purdy, Boston.
MISS Ida MINERVA TARBELL.

ments Of the Standard Oil company
Miss Tarbrl is favollhly impressed
with Okla, ma Developments and pos
sibiiitins. She visits Cleveland ant1
PaWhuskl and Will go - Tulsa, Mus.
kogee and Bartlesvi!la tie!.s to study
conditions.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Voluntary Petition Filed.

Branagan. who conducted a large gro
Gerry business here. has filed a volunta-
ry petition in bankruptcy. Assets are
about S32, 600 and liabilities $4,000.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Tofpedoboat Attack,

Paris. March 25.-The Mathis St
Petersburg correspondent sends an TN.
confirmed report that Japanese torpe-
bobcats have succeeded in dana gira
Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's battle.
ships sissoi, Veliky and Navarin
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
TRACY PASSES AWAY.

Former Democratic Congressman Whe
Opposed Free Silver Coinage.
Albany, N. T.. March 25-General
Charles Tracy died Friday, aged fifty
seven years after an illness of some
months. General Tracy served as a
member Of congress from 1857 to 1905
In congress he was one Of the leading
Democratic opponents of free silver
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Reported Outbreaks.

London, March 25.-Correspondent
at Hongkong report anti-foreigu out
breaks in the provinces OF Kaipin and
Szechuan, adding that the rebels have
defeated the Chinese troops.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
THROWN AND DRAGGED,


No Bones Were BROKEN, but Wan Was
Unconscious Some Time.
Paris, Tex, March 25.-J. w. Parks
a farmer southeast Of Paris. was s.
riously bruised and had narrow es
cape from death by being dragged by
mule he was riding. The animal
was frightened and threw Mr. Parks
one of whose feet caught in a trace
chain. and hes was dragged a consi'-
cradle distance over rough ground. Nc
bones were broken, but he was uncou-
SciOus for some time.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
VERNE PASSES AWAY.
Noted French Author Departs This life
at An1iens, France,

Amiens, France. March 25.-Jules
Verne, whose stories are known to
children as well as adults the world
over, died at 10 o'clock Friday after.
noon. His family was at the bedside
M. Verne, who was advanced in years
had been i'll for several weeks. He is
perhaps, best known to the present
generation of readers and playgoers by
his novel, Around the World in Eighty
Days." which was successfully adapted
to the American stage twenty years
ago. and has been seen internationally
since.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
In Reagan's Memory.

New Orleans, March 25.-Resolutions
of respect have been passed by the
United Confederate Veterans at New
Orleans on the death of Judge John
H. Reagan.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
WENT THROUGH BRIDGE.
Frisco Train Wrecked, One Fatality
and Several Hurt.

Paris. Tex, March 25.-NorthbounG
Frisco passenger train No. 6, Friday
afternoon encountered burned bridge
a mile and a half south of Arthur City
which caused the chair car and two
sleepers to go into the ditch and tn
rear trucks of the smoker to be derail-
ed. One person was fatally injured ana
several other passengers received Sigh,
injuries. Miss Maggie Cooney of St
Louis was fatally injured. dying here
in the Aiken hospital Six persons
were injured.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Iranedx Near Palestine.

Palestine. Tex. March 25.-Six miles
north of this city, ]. B. Petty, sixty
five years old, was shot and killed
Frank Pound is held.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Half a Block Burns,

Taylor, Tex. March 25.-Fire origi-
mating in the Forwood livery and
transfer stables burned half a block OF
frame buildings.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Postmaster APPOINTED,

Washington, March 25.-Presidont
has appointed Arthur A. Boudreau2
postmaster at Thibadreaux, La.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Strike Ends.

Warsaw, March 25.-The strike ir
the coal and iron district Of Sosenovice
and Dembrok has ended at last, the
workmen having resumed their labors
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
Southern Agriculturist
FREE TO READERS OF The CAUCASIAN
NASHVILLE, TENN.

For short time give every renewing
ecrbe years subscription the Southern Agricu
free Of charge Subscribe and take advan
tara of this remarkable offer.
ron are already subscriber pay year advance and
get valuable present.
leading paper the leading Southern farm
per, both for the price Of one
This proposition he open indefinitely
copies Southern Agcurist Be had = this
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
HAIL SLAVE GEESE.

Two Hundred Of the Wild Species SAID
to Have Been Killed.
Olive. Tex, March Pa terrific hail
storm prevailed in this vicinity Thurs
day night. Two hundred wild geesz
were killed.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1905-03-26
IS INVESTIGATING.

Miss Ida M. Tarbell Looking Into Staa<,
dard Oil interests.
Perry, Okla, March 25.-Miss Ida NJ
Tarbell, McClure's writer on the Stan,
d.ard Oil trust, stopped off at Perry
She is here investigating the move>.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-03-17
The Mack Swain Company

This troup played at Blackfoot
three nights this week and had
better houses each succeeding
night. They presented something
good each night; something carry.
ing a lesson as we'll as being en-
tertaining. Everybody admired
the parts taken by the leading
lady, and Mack Swain, imperson.
,ating the green country boy and
his pranks, was side-splitting
originality from start to finish.
There is nothing low or question
able in the funny parts, and the
over-pious folk, who think it is
wicked to attend play. might be
surprised to know what a strong
moral force obtains in such enter
tainments, that will impress the
youths who study the play as pre-
sented.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-03-17
Back to Idaho.

Chas. Beggs who went from
here to Alaska in 1897, and who
has "mushed' lot of the north
erE tundras since that time, is a
guest at the Cottage. He speaks
of DR.. Keller and DR.. Moore who
are doing we'll in the north, and of
the great strides made in the
Tanana country. The principal
town is Fairbanks, and winter
diggings have enabled the miners
to make fortunes where they only
went broke while they tried to
work the watery surfaces in
summer. Mr.. Beggs does not in
tend to 90 back.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1905-03-17

Nesting in the northern border of
the Snake River Desert, Is miles south
west of Arco, where the setting sun
peeps over the Wood River mountains
and casts a shade on the wierd lava
beds at their eastern base, is Cham
pagne Creek, with it's source in the
deep gorges and canyons of Timbered
mountain, and it's sinks in a great
basin hemmed in by bench" on the
east and by lava beds on the south and
west. All the water that falls within
this drainage basin has to sink or
evaporate to get out of it, and
away back in the seventies man
named Champagne located a ranch IN
the fiat, and the Angel Of Retribution
marked the basin as fit place in
which to approach its victims and say,
'Wanted." Since that time many have
come and gone, but the graveyard on
the slope shows how many more have
come than have gone, and the follow
ing sketch is one of series of articles