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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
RACQUET MATCH.
English Champions Are Trying Their
 Hand in America.

New York. December 25.-An interna- tional professional racquet match in which George Standing. the American cham pion, and Edward Rogers defeated Peter Latham. the English champion, and Da- wis Gardner, attracted a large gather ing of players to the New York Racquet and Tennis club today. The four-handed contest consisted of six games, four of which were won by Standing and his partner Latham, and Gardner winning the second and third.
 This was the preliminary to a series in which Latham who arrived here a week ago. is to appear against the best professionals in this country during the next six weeks. Gardner and Rogers are Standings assistants in the local club, and the bulk of the heavy play was made bv them today, and the two experts let ting the younger men extend themselves at every stage
 Standing and Latham will get in the same court on January for the racquet championship of the United States and purse of S500O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Baltic Railroad Men Strike.

Riga, December 23, via Eydtkuhnen, De- cember 25.-The railroad employees throughout the Baltic provinces went out on strike last night. The newspapers pro- test against the false reports printed abroad to the effect that Riga was bom- barded and was burning and that revolu- tionists blew up train carrying 200 Cos sacks and the Associated Press is able to deny these rumors.
 The town is perfectly quiet, the inhab- itants go about unmo1ested, street traf- fic is carried on in good order and there are opera performances daily, though at tended by small audiences. Soldiers and police are patrolling the streets day and night Three cruisers are anchored in the harbor at the disposal of the new governor-general, Lollohub, who has not yet arrived. Foreigners are in perfect safety at present, but they are of the opinion that it would be wise precau- tion if each of the principal powers had warships cruising in the Baltic in readi- ness in emergencies as passenger steam CTS would he unable to embark refugees in case of armed opposition
 The revolutionaries continue a pro- gramme of agitation hold daily meetings and they posted an order to partisans to
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
MCCLELLAN TO WIN.
Certificate of Election to Be Presented
 to Him Today.

New York. December 25.-Certificates of election will be presented tomorrow to Mayor McClelland and the other candi- dates who on the face of the returns were successful at the last election.
 Exact figures have not been given out but 1t is known the plurality of Mayor Mcclellan has been reduced by about 300 from the figures given out by the police on election night giving him by the cor rected figures a plurality over William R. Hearst of about 340O.
 No opposition will be made on behalf of MT. Hearst to the Issuance of a eer- tificate to Mayor Mcclellan, but there has been no withdrawal of the announced plan to ask the legislature to make a complete investigation of the election. With the evidence brought out in such an inquiry as a basis, 1t Is declared that quo warranto proceedings will be insti- tuted to test the right of the mayor to hold his office.
 Election bets, however, will be paid without more delay. About $l,50O,000 has been tied up in the hands of stakehold- CTS since before election.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26

Louisville, December 25.-Three fatalities and an unusual number of minor acci- dents resulted from Louisville's noisy eel ebration of Christmas.
 Theresa Housman, an s-year-old girl. was killed by George Doll, 12 years of age The girls death resulted from the un- suspected presence of a ball cartridge among a number of blanks, which the Doll boy a neighbor, was firing in a rife.
 George Irving Harper, boy IA years of age. met death in an unusual manner. While Harper was tamping a charge in a small cannon with a broomstick, an- other boy exploded firecracker over the touchhole. setting off the cannon. The broomstick was driven through Harper's neck. killing him instantly.
 Ella Barret, a negro girl, was killed by stray bullet from the revolver of a negro who was celebrating the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
DENOUNCE THE CLANSMAN."
Negro Preachers In New York Are Up
 In Arms.

Washington. December 25.-(Special)- The pulpits in New York negro churches were filled yesterday by ministers who devoted a part of their remarks to pro- testing against the appearance in New York next month of Dixon's "rhe Clans man" The Rev. T. Wellington Hender- son told his congregation that the play was written under the inspiration of satan himsef''
 The Clansman and the Leopards Spots" continued Henderson, have done more harm to the American people than any two books ever presented by citi- zen of our country. Not satisfied with the harm done poor and almost helpless race by the matter which he has writ ten, he has now dramatized them and after having presented the latter play all over the south he Is coming north to try 10 inflsme the minds of the low est order of people here against us If Dixon had his just reward he would be behind prison bars, to pe kept there for the remainder of his fife because he is dangerous character"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
nurHERFoRo's BODY ARRIVES.
Wife Still Believes Robbery Was the
 Motive for Attack.

El Paso. December 25.-The body of Robert Rutherford and c. w. McMurray, who were murdered on the night of De- cember r near Diaz, Mexico. reached here tonight. Mrs. Rutherford and Miss Anna Rutherford of Philadelphia. wife and sis ter of one of the victims. accompanied the body. They will leave for Philadelphia tomorrow.
 Mrs Rutherford stated last night that she was unable to help the Mexican au- thorites who are investigating the mur- der of the two Americans. She said she could give no information. but believes stoutly that robbery was the sole motive for the attack on F1nstads home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
NO CAPITAL PUNISHMENT.
New Jersey AssembIyman Wants to
 Abolish the Practice.

New York December 25.-Assembyman Perg Of New Jersey has drafted a bill to abolish capital punishment in that state and will go to Trenton tomorrow to ask Governor Stokes to grant reprieves to all condemned murderers until the legisla- ture shall have acted on the question:
 If Governor Stokes accedes to the as- semblyman's request two women. Mrs. Valentino and Mrs Lotta, and man awaiting death in the Hackensack jail and three men under sentence In other county jails will gain reprieves until well into the spring. There is also awaiting trial or sentence for murder five persons in the jail at Jersey City three in New York, two in Paterson and five elsewhere tn the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
POPE EXPRESSES CONCERN. Signs Message of Congratulation to the
 Bishop of UrgeI.

Rome, December 25.-The Pope today expressed his deep concern over the at tempt made last night at Barcelona to stab Cardinal Salvador Cassanas Pages, bishop of Urgel, as he was leaving the cathedral. His holiness discussed the in- cident at length with Cardinal Merry del Cardinal Wives Tuto, bishop of Barce- Iona, who is present also. Later he sent a message to the cardinal congratulating him on his escape.
 The Pope today received in private au- dlence Harry St. George Tucker, presi- dent of the Jamestown Exposition com pany who is in Rome with the object of interesting the Italian government in the exposition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
POPE WILL SEND PRESENT.
Wedding Gift Will Be Made to Miss
 Alice Roosevelt.

New York. December 25.--Accordng to a cable dispatch to the World, Plus X. has just declared his intention to send we'd ding present to Miss Alice Roosevelt on the occasion of her wedding in February. The gift probably will be beautiful piece of mosaic work from the vatican fac tory, probably copy of one of the most valuable paintings from the vatican col lections.
 1t has not been determined whether Monsgnor F'alconier. the apostolic dele gate in the United States, shall present the gift on behalf of the Pope or special messenger shall be sent from the Vatl- can for the purpose. The latter course will probably be followed if the Pope Is given assurance that a papal representa- tive at the wedding would be acceptable to the American Presidents family.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Prominent Attorney Is kIIIed.

Memphis. December 25.-As the result of promiscuous firing of their revolyers by party of negroes noisily celebrating Christmas, Frank Boston, one of the most prominent attorneys of this city, was shot and fatally wounded tonight. MT. Poston was standing on the sidewalk in the vicinity of his home when the party of negroes appeared, and was struck by a bullet from the revolver of one of the party. He died from the effects of his wounds shortly before midnight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
KILLED IN COLLISION.
freight Train In East St. Louis Backs
 Into Street Car.

East St. Louis, H., December 25.-- One man was killed and three injured in an accident in the railroad yards today. caused by 3 freight train backing into a street car.
 The dead:
 John Daugherty. St. Louis.
 Injured; IT, c. Plem. Virginia City. Neb.
 r. E. Hathaway East St Louis
 George Walters, East St Louis.
 The street car was badly damaged fine street car crew declare there were no light the rear of the freight, and that they had no warning of it's ap- proach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Heavy Frost In New Orleans.

New Orleans, December 25.-Early ris- CTS in New Orleans today saw city blanketed in white. It was the heaviest frost of the season. The weather was clear and cold making an ideal Christ mas There were turkey dinners for the poor given throughout the city and in the prisons and public institutions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Senate Calls for List of G0V-
 ernmtnt Deposits
INSURANCE BILLS DOOMED
National Law for federal Control of CompanIes Seems Out of Cues ton at the Present
 Time.

Washington, December 25.-(speciall-A resolution introduced in the Senate by Senator German and passed by that body before adjournment Is said to have kept Secretary of the Treasury Shaw from enjoying his Christmas dinner much he would otherwise have done.
 For long time there have been re- ports of gross personal and political fla voritlsm in designation of national banks as United States Repositories A half dozen banks are declared to have received the lions share of the government money and incidentally the interest thercupon. Senator Germans resolution calls upon the secretary to inform the Senate of the name and location of each and every na- tional bank designated as national depos- itory together with the total amount of money deposited by the government in each bank during the fiscal years 1901 to 1905, inclusive. The information will be forthcoming shortly after the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
CHRISTMAS TREES
 TAKEN ID STREET Fire in Tenement lnterferes with Santa Claus FLAMES HARD TO FIGHT Thousands of Dollars Worth of Prop
 erty Threatened By Partial Failure ' of the Water Pressure In New York.
FLAMES HARD TO FIGHT

New York, December 25.-Hundreds of tenement house babies and their toy laden Christmas trees were carried into the street before daylight today during a fire which threatened to obiterate several blocks in the city in the vicin- ity of Fifty-eighth street and Eleventh avenue. A slx-story factory building at 534 and 53S West Fifty-eghth street was completely destroyed with a loss of $1O0,- 0O0
 With tenement houses on three sides and with the gas tanks of the Consoli- dated Gas company within reach of the showers of sparks. the water pressure partially failed when the fire was hot test. Fire engines were coupled together pumping in pairs and this device to- gether with the work of the bold fire men, who advanced almost into the zones of the flames, in order to play upon the fires with their streams, finally saved the hundreds of surrounding homes.
 Flames BeIch Across Street.
 The fire was first discovered when flames burst from third story windows and belched completely across Fifty eighth street with a roar like a dis charging cannon. When the fire depart ment arrived and tried to put up it's compressed air extension ladders to the sixth floor, the ladders refused to extend. This delayed the firemen several min utes Half an hour after the fire started, although it was still long before day light. the rooms of Roosevelt hospital, some distance away, were lighted as if by daylight There was great alarm among both patients and their attend ants.
 Such crowds rushed out of the tene- ment houses near the fire that the police from several stations were called out to handle them At the height of the fire thousands of spectators momentarily forgot the burning building in watching struggle in an upper window of tene- ment house in Fifty-eighth street man started climbing over the window sill, preparing to drop to the street in his night clothes Another man reached out to save him. The two men fought in the window above the sidewalk, while the crowd below cleared semi-circle A blanket picked up at hazard from bedding which other tenents were trying to save was stretched directly under the window. It was not needed however. for the half crazed man was drawn back through his window by main strength.
 Burned After Sunrise.
 The fremen carried the hose from the coupled engines to the roof of the neigh boring flat houses and where they both poured water on the fierce fire and ex- tinguished little blazes which continually started on the roofs all about them. The sun had risen before the last of the Christmas trees were carried back into the tenement houses and the danger was entirely over. One fireman was injured bV falling glass.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
No Regular Cabinet Meetings.
Christmas Tree on Train.

Daggett, Cal, December 25.-A Christ mas tree on board train was the unique yuletide celebration indulged in last night by the forty eastern newspaper men, who are guests of the Los Angeles unlimited, and who today left Los Angeles for their return trip across the continent. The Christmas tree laden with many gifts was unveiled in a Pullman yestibule as q surprise to the newspaper men from their railroad hosts The novel celebration was the occasion of much merriment OF the part of the newspaper men who were so many hundreds of miles away from their homes on Christmas eve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26

sels throughout the world wherever they could be reached by telegraph.
 To the men of the navy along the At lantc coast, there were also sent a Christmas greeting by means of wireless telegraphy, which incidentally served as an elaborate and practical test of this auxiliary of the naval service. The wireless messages were sent by direction of Admiral Manney. chief of the bureau of equipment. and the results were most satisfactory to him. The messages con- tainng the greetings was sent out last night from the wireless station at the Washington navy yard, and were re- layed from place to place. Early respon- ses came from the officers nearest Wash ington, but before midnight many of the stations had replied including New Or leans and Colon. and San Juan. the Colon reply coming by way of Guantanamo.
 Only necessary work was done today on the ships everywhere.
 Liberal shore leaves had been granted to the officers and men, while the dinner served aboard ship was under the usual custom characteristic of the occasion in this arm of the country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Want British Assessor Dismissed

London. December 26.-The correspond ent of the Morning Post at Shanghai says that the Chinese foreign office nas instructed the Chinese minister at Lon don to negotiate with the British gov ernment regarding the mixed court dis pute to demand the dismissal of the British assessor, and to insist on the punishment of the police concerned in the recent outbreak.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Christmas Accidents in Houston.

Houston. December 25.-Christmas was productive of several accidents in this city. A toy lamp exploded and Thelma Cupper, aged g. was burned to death.
 A. Anderson was playing Santa Claus when his clothing caught fire, and there is little hope for his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
CHILD LABOR SPREADING.
Felix Adler Pays His Respects to the
 Practice In the South.

New York. December 25-Prof. Felix Adler, speaking yesterday before the so- ciety for ethical culture. said among other things:
 "A new kind of slavery which has grown up in the last few years Is the employment of young children. In south ern mills there are 6O,OO0 children under the age of IA working for ten to fourteen hours a day besides being compelled to work alternate nights. Four or five years ago there were only 24,000. There are also 5000 children working in and about mines and thousands employed in cloth factories when they should be at home, and this form of slavery is spreading"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Killed While Returning Home.

Philadelphia, December 25.-Returning home after gladdening the hearts of rela- tives and friends with Christmas gifts, Charles H. Hansen, well-to-do farmer. and his S-year-old daughter, Edna, were instantly killed today by being struck by a Reading express train at Cattle Hill, fifteen miles north of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Killed Besides Christmas Tree.

Washington, Pa, December 25-Just as she was hanging a doll for her little sister on a Christmas tree at her home in Hazelkirk last night, Mary, the Swear old daughter of James Kennedy. received a bullet in the head from a revolver fir | through the door from outside. Shek today from the effeetes of the wd Four arrests have been made pending 4 irrnt ian
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Will Teach English to Russ ans.

Chicago, December 25.-Classes to give instruction in English to the Russian Jews who are expected to come to Amer ica refugees will be started at once by the Chicago Hebrew institute. This was decided on yesterday at d meeting of the institute by the directors.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Insurance Control Beaten.

Federal control of life insurance is ac- cepted here as beaten Probably not more than a handful of members will seriously urge It's enactment before committee The most that can be accomplished is the pas sage of stringent law regulating life insurance of the District of Columbia and the territories. and according to the lead CTS this will be undertaken and pushed to a conclusion when Congress reconvenes.
 The democrats are heartily in favor of this legislation and while no actual steps have been taken upon the matter. 1t is re- ported that several members of the judi cary committee are closely looking into the question and will present bill for the approval of the democratic conferenee. It is pointed out that if good bill could be framed public opinion would force the state legislatures to adopt it, but even in default of this an insurance company which would not comply with sound District of Columbia and territorial law would be severely crippled in state so- licitng. That the insurance scandals call for some attention from Congress Is con eeded but Ii is pretty well agreed that a national law on the subject Is out of the question.
 Senator Morgan and Representative Bowie were the only members of the Ala bama delegation to spend Christmas in Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Burned After Sunrise.
HOW THEY FOUND GOLD.

. San Antonio. Tex, December 25.- , Several miners in the employ of . Albert Palos, merchant of Etal- . papa, Mex, discovering grains of . gold in the crops of fowl purchased
 ;, from Mexicans living on tract. of
 ;, land between the towns of Etal- . papa and San Gabriel bought the . tract The land developed a placer
 , and has been sold at Guadalajara } for $l50000. The tract Is ten thous- } and meters long and 800 meters
 |, wide, and comprises 400 partenencia.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
pewey,s Greeting to Sailors.

Washington December 25.-Admiral Dewey's Christmas greeting to the of- ficers and men of the navy bespeaking a
 united stand for the good of the country, and the service, was communicated today to the officers and men aboard the ves-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
BANDITS JET BUSY ON PASADENA GAR Relieve the Passengers of Their
 Spare Change GET AWAY WITH AB0UTS1O0 The Motorman, With Pistol at His Head, Is Ordered to Run Slow
 While the Work Is
 Proceeding.
GET AWAY WITH ABOUT S10O

Los Angeles Cal, December 25.--1t is thought that two men of the gang who held up and robbed Pasadena street car last night did not secure more than $1O0. Conductor Bonney, who was in charge of the car was robbed of $40. but the remain ing passengers contributed but little. About fifteen passengers were on the car
 No jewelry was taken, but one of the men took fancy to a watch worn by one of the passengers and pocketed 1t. Both of the men boarded the car near East Lake park, one of them getting on the front end of the car, the other on the rear. Both paid their fares to Pasadena to the conductor, Shortly after the car had passed Rosehill, the man sitting in the rear of the car drew a pistol from his pocket threw open the door and commanded the conductor and passengers to hold up their hands. The conductor put up his hands at once and was promptly relieved of his money. The man called to his partner at the front end of the car to "get busy
 Searched Passengers One by One.
 The latter in the meantime had placed a pistol at the head of Motorman Blair and ordered him to run slow He then went through the pockets of the motor man. taking some small change. Both men proceeded through the car ana searched the pockets of the passengers one by one. All the passengers upon near ing the command of the man on the rear car. and turning around to stare in the face of the pistol, had promptly raised their hands and offered no resistance. any of them, however, took advantage or opportunities to drop their Vaiuaples on the aoor where they were out of sight. After completing their robbery of the passengers. one of the men called pleas antly to the conductor: Stop the car; here's where we get off" Then command ing the motorman to go ahead without stopping they leisurely swung rom the car and disappeared in the darkness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
CHRISTMAS CASUALTIES
 IN THE NORTH AND SOUTH

long time a popular conductor of the Coast Line train, running between those cities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26
Freight Crashes Into Rear End of Passenger Train al
 Chunkty, Miss
BAGGAGE GAR ON THE REAR
 SAVED THE PASSENGERS
Both Engineers Were Badly Hurt, One Firman Was Killed and a White Tramp Received Fa-
 tai Injuries.

Meridian, Miss. December 25.-(Speeial) In a tail-end collision on the Alabama and Vicksburg railroad at Ghunkey at 6:55 this evening. two men were killed, three others seriously injured, and train load of passengers badly shaken up.
 The Dead.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-12-26

Eniglneer Tucker. ribs broken and badly cut.
 Fireman of freight engine, badly bruised and cut.
 Engineer Dave Coker, arms and breast bruised and cut.