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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10
NO PUNITIVE INDEMNITY FROM CHINA.

The Rev. DR.. Arthur J. Brown secretary OF the
presbvterian Board OF Foreign Missions said yes
terday that the board had decided that u Il ae-
-s 80, ,n6emnitv at all for the missionaries
,,i,ed racentIv in hina it would Re only for the
t,,sl cost OF replacing damaged properly. Is
added that there would be no punitive U'ueiAiiA'S
Sesaanded nor ACCENTED by the board
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10
p,oEoNa AS WITNESSES IN TRIAL.

IBy Telegraph te The Trisunel
s-Barre, Penn. Dec. s-scranton jurors IN the
ease az william Smith. who charged Henry schioss
with the larceny Of three homing pigeons. did not
ssI1e,a the evidence OF the pigeons which were the
sttsf witnesses for the prosecution. The pigeons
were brought to court They were marked and. In
the presence OF the Jurors released Smith brought
the pigeons back to court from his home. 70 which
they had flown. The jury returned 3 verdict o. not
guilty,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10
RUSSIAN coMMENT ON MESSAGE.

ss. rssersours. Dec s--The belsted press COM
g President RoossveIts message 70 Con-
- = sztrsmely friendly. The aSlovo'' describes
M ssSsese as the voice OF the leader Of greax
essstert = country, conscious OF its right 70
= lns lsst rank ef Lhs oouno4 ea nAno1A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10
SLEPT ON MONEY. BUT THIEF COT IT.

by Telsgraph 70 The tribunal
Wilmington. Del, Dec. a.-one hundred dollars
VAS stolen from bed in the home OF Alexander
Fleming while Fleming and his wife we're ASLEEP
srhey we're not aroused. notwithstanding that the
money was under a mattress directly beneath aErs
EleminR
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-10
NEW SHERLOCK
 HOLMES SERIES
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 ------------------~,-,>-> foot had been placed in coming in. l was then beginning to be able to form an opinion as to what had occurred. A man had waited outside the window, some one had brought the gems; the deed had been overseen by your son, he had pur- sued the thief, had struggled with him, they had each tugged at the coronet, their united strength causing injuries which neither alone could have erected He had returned with the prize, but had left fragment in the grasp of his op- ponent So far I was clear. The Ques- tion now was. who was the man and who was it that brought him the coro- net?
 Tt Is an old maxim of mine that when you have excluded the impossible, what ever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. Now, 1 knew that 1t was not you who had brought it down, so there only remained your niece and the maids. But if it were the maids, why should your son allow himself to be ac- cused in their place? There could be no possible reason. As he loved his cousin, however, there was an excellent explana- tion why he should retain her secret the more so as the secret was a disgrace full one. When l remembered that you had seen her at the window, and how 
 again. my conjecture became certainty.
 And who could it be who was her confederate? A lover evidently, for who else could outweigh the love and grati- tude which she must feel to you? knew that you went out little, and that your circle of friends was a very limited one. But among them was Sir George Burn well. had heard of him before as being a man of evil reputation among women. It must have been he who wore those boots and retained the missing gems. Even though he knew that Arthur had discovered him, he might still fiatter him. self that he was safe. for the lad could not say a word without compromising his own family.
 Well, your own good sense will sug- gest what measures I took next. l went in the shape of loafer to Sir Georges house. managed to pick up an acquaint- ance with his valet, learned that his master had cut his head the night before. and, finally, at the expense of six shil- lngs, made all sure by buying pair of his cast off shoes. With these I jour neyed down to Streetham, and saw that they exactly fitted the tracks"
 "r -A- Addressed vaxabond in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-10

, When the boat Is at rest 1t is supported by floats.
 The boat constructed by M. de Lambert has a total length of 20 feet, with a width of 10 feet between the inclined planes into
 which it slides. The boat has parallel floats resembling certain Asiatic canoes.
 The two floats are very narrow and are
 united by cross pieces, partly of wood
 and partly, of aluminium, a metal which has been used to a large extent in the construction of the boat because of it's | slight weight.
 The motor used is a 12-horse power, but the essential parts of the boat are fixed sliding planes, adjusted under the boat at carefully regulated distances from
 each other. These planes, which are made of wood. are immersed to depth of sev- eral centimeters when the boat is at rest,
 and they are inclined at an angle which has been decided upon after wide experi- | mentation. The total weight of the boat is about 1200 pounds, but in order to move this weight it requires a motor of only 12-horse power, while in the case of au- tomobile boats the motors required are 1 6O.s0, and even 10o-horse power.
 M. Bellet says that M. de Lambert's boat has been timed by official chronom- eters, and that the results have been sur prising. When the motor is started the boat commences to move with the planes
 still submerged, cutting the water hori-
 zontally. But this lasts only a short time; the planes show an instantaneous ! tendency to rise, and they are practically
 on the water at the end of few meters.
 Then the speed quickly increases because
 of the immense diminution in resistance,
 and soon the boat is sliding on the water or, more exactly, on layer of air resting between the planes and the water, at a speed of fourteen, fifteen or twenty-five miles an hour.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-10

lane yesterday evening"" said MT. Holder.
 Precisely. It was I. 1 found that l had my man, so I came home and changed my clothes. It was delicate part which had to play then, for saw that a prosecution must be avoided to avert scandal, and I knew that so astute villain would see that our hands were tied in the matter. l went and saw him. At first, of course, he denied everything. But when I gave him every particular that had occurred, he tried to buster, and took down a life-preserver from the wall. l knew my man, however, ana clapped a pistol to his head before he could strike. Then he became a little more reasonable told him that we would give him a price for the stones he held E1OO0 apiece That brought out the first signs of grief that he had shown. Why cash 1t all," said he, I've let them go at six hundred for the three l soon managed to get the address or the re ceiver who had them, on promising him that there would be no prosecution. of I set to him, and after much chaffering I got our stones at 81000 apiece. Then I looked in upon your son, told him that all was right, and eventually got to my bed about 2 o'clock, after what l may call really hard days work.
 A udy Wnlcn ndS sdNeu riibiailu - oiii a great public scandal said the banker, rising. 'Sir, I cannot find words to thank you, but you shall not find me ungrateful for what you have done. Your skill has indeed exceeded all that l have heard of it. And now I must fly to my dear boy to apologize to him for the wrong which I have done him. As to what you tell me of poor Mary. It goes to my very heart. Not even your skill can in form me where she is nOw'
 q think that we may safely say,' re- turned Holmes, that she is wherever Sir George Burnwell is. It is equally cer- tain, too, that whatever her sins are, they will soon receive a more than suf- ficient nurlishment n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-10
A MISTAKE SOMEWHERE.

'Tvs bsen told." said the old man on the back platform of the street ear. ''thst thefe was . comet around. and that if we didn't look out sunthin' would hap pen"
 T hadn't heard of M- safd the con ductor.
 "1 hssrd some fellers taixfn' about k haff an hour ago."
 Well, don't think you need be afraid. Want to get on bereT'
 Yes, but you needn't stop the car. can just step out like this. and swing my leg, se, and"
 And he piowed along the street for 10 feet snd thsn fell full length.
 Hurt mpchr' asked . pedestrian. who went to his assistance.
 "eomsWhst but that hain't what afis me-" was the reply. ''It's thst, that ding A comet was ready b hit ns n the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-10
Cure for Anything.
m the Baltimore Herald.

From the Baltimore Herald.
 Dr. William Osler, in one of his Bal timore lectures, recited a quaint old cure for the gout-a cure, from a seventeenth century medical work, that was designed to show gout's hopelessness.
 First pick" said this odd cure. "a handkerchief from the pocket of spin ster of thirty-five who never wished to wed; second, wash the handkerchief in an honest miller's pond; third. dry it on the hedge of a parson who never was covet- ous; fourth, send it to the shop of phy- sician who never killed a patient; fifth, mark 1t with a lawyers ink who never cheated a client, and sixth. apply 1t hot to the gout-tormented part. A speedy cure must follow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-09-10
FRENcHMAN's SLIDING BOAT.
Skins Along Surface of the Water at
 a Good Speed.
From the American Inventor.

From the American Inventor.
 The fact that stone can skim the water if Its flat surface strikes squareIy has recently been put in practice in the construction of sliding boat by French inventor, M. de Lambert. The friction which is present when the de Lambert boat slides over the water is very slight and the power which is necessary in or der to make the boat glide is not high.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-21
THE O4TH GEORGIA.
Some Further History of its Flag

Some Further History of its Flag. Columbus, (Ga.) Ledger.
 MT. George w. Ely, who was a gal lant Confederate soldier. yesterday held in his hand this item which he had cut from a copy of Mondays Birmingham Age e-Herald:
 Tn the account which was pub lished last Sunday of the Confederate battle flags which were captured dur ing the war, and surrendered at Appo- mattox, 1t was stated that there was no record of the flag of the 54th Georgia Regiment, hence 1t could not be re- turned.
 Chief Justice T. J. Simmons. of the Supreme Court of Georgia was Colonel commanding the 54th Georgia Regi- ment when the surrender at Appomat- tox took place.
 I was there at the surrender said Chief Justice Simmons, and I myself, saw our flag surrendered by Private Bodie. who was our cofor bearer The flag should be with the others which weer taken on that occasion. I can not understand the report that no re- cord has Teen found of it, !" Mfr Fly. commenting on this state ment, said:
 T belonged to the 54th Georgia. of which Charlton H. Way of Savannah, was Colonel He lived in Montgomery lseyeral years aftA- the Al@~~A ss.A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-21
CUBA. CUBA.

Personally conducted excursion via Atlantic Coast Line via Port Tampa March 22-23. One fare plus $2.00 for round trip (s36.50) to Havana, includ- ing meals and berth on steamer. Tick cts will be sold for steamer sailing from Port Tampa at 11:40 p. m. Thurs day, March 23rd. An excellent oppor- tunity to visit the historic City of Havana and other points of interest on the island at small cost. Train leaves Montgomery 7:45 p. m., arriving Jack sonville $40 a. m., carrying sleeper to Jacksonville connecting with Parlor Car train leaving Jacksonville s:45 a. m.. arriving Port Tampa 7:55 p. m. Also leave Montgomery 6:50 a. m., arr irving Jacksonville $40 9. m.. connect ing with sleeping car leaving Jackson vile 9A:35 p m.. arriving Tampa TOO m. Take advantage of this oppor- tunity. For full information and steamship reservations apply to the undersigned.
 W. H. Leahy, Division Passenger Agent. Savannah, Ga.
 J. A. Taylor, Travelling Passenger Agent. Montgomery, Ala If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-21

T only regret that you found business 50 dull Better luck next time" Alphonse shook his head and chuck led softly as he slipped over the win dow sill.
 Kimberly and the new Mrs. Kimberly entered the car in a hailstone of rice. For the life of me can't figure out how they found out about us" said
 Since you came into that fortune 70 unexpectedly, you forget you are a per- sonage." she answered cheerfully, If we hadn't decided to try 1t on nothing Ia year. before 1t happened you'd think married you for your money, wouldn't you. dearT
 Fate and her understudy, Alphonse. have done lot for us," said Margaret. 'Whyl By all that's wonderful look across the aisle! Is it possible, or is this frequent bobbing up of Alphonse getting on my nerves until see him where lookY' Tt is," whispered Margaret excited ly. What a coincidencew Kimberly strode across the aisle and grasped the mans arm. When Aiphonse realized it was in- deed the two who had first attracted his romantic fancy. his delight was unbounded and his congratulations elaborate.
 What are you doing now, A- phonser they demanded.
 T go to accept a position as valet to q Msieur who has just bought a fine place at Blue Bay. But I do not know what he is called" Alphonse shrugged his shoulders.
 Margaret and Kimberly began to laugh and continued to do so until the Frenchman gazed at them in alarm.
 why. Alphonse, am the manw said Kimberly shaking with merriment. The humor of the situation was lost on Alphonse.
 "Then I ask no greater happiness" he said, solemnly. But, if Msieur will pardon me-rm Charles now, thank you"
 Kimberly nodded
 'In all the roles you have played, Charles" he declared, you never have missed a cue"
 Thank you for the compliment" said Charles. alias Alphonse, as he took a small whisk broom and began to brush the rice from Kimberiy's over coat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-21
Our Daily $bcrt Story

fvery Httle," she admitted One car be so artistic inexpensively nowadays Don't you just love a living room in duil green-quite simple. you know but harmonious? And for the. suddenly she stopped, and her mood changed. We are going to be very prac. said.
 And miserable. you might add :" His tone was bitter. T must marry money" she ex- plained briskly There are the girls and mother. am to play lamb to ness. Quite like the old-fashioned novelv
 kimberly's face turned white. You are going to marry me-" said the man through stern lips.
 You promised not to talk about this" said Miss Alden. There was violet near her plate that had fallen from the bunch she was wearing. Alphonse picked 1t up thoughtfnlly, sighed. and put it in his pocket.
 Margaret Alden stood at the win dow looking into the avenue where smart turnouts were whirling by. Now and then she turned her face toward the older woman who was speaking.
 You must decide to take him, Mar garet. We can keep this house only short time longer-a few months at most-then what is to become of us all? Think of Mildred and Clare Of course 1t doesn't matter about me as shall only be here a short time anyway
 Mother! Don't talk like that" said the girl sharply. T shall accept Mir ~n HA L. final answer"
 My dear child! Why didn't you tell me before? You have made me so hap py, dear" Mrs. Alden swept across the room and kissed her daughter in a per- funtory manner.
 There is MT. Appleton now." said Margaret coldly.
 'In his new Panhard. Isn't it a beauty?" exclaimed Mrs. Alden proud iy.
 Mrs. Alden watched her daughter take her place in the automobile with a smile of. triumph.
 As Margaret dashed along in the sunshine beside the whiteshaired man. the breeze fluttered her veil and brought the vivid color to her cheeks. She began to think perhaps a future shared with Appleton might not be without its moments. She sought to forget the distasteful personality of the man as she listened to him asking her again to be his wife.
 "As you already know, MT. Apple ton," she said when he paused for her answer, T love somebody else. You say you can overlook this detail Still you need someone to preside over your home. I need" She stopped in confusion, for the chaffeur had turned deliberately around in his place and stared straight at the girl. Recognition struggled in her face.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-21
MIR. MILLER'S ACCOUNTS
A MUDDLED CONDITION IN WALKER
 COUNTY.
Examiner Wilktnson is Investigating the Affairs of ex-Treasurer Whose Books Were Des-
 troyed by Fire.

'The worst muddled and mixed case for special investigation in the histo- ry of Alabama, so far as l know" said Assistant State Examiner w. F. Will kinson yesterday in talking of the books of Treasurer D. R. Miller, Of Walker County, who was few weeks ago reported to be short to the county approximately si1.000 by an unau- thorized expert accountant of Jasper.
 For over two weeks Examiner Wilkinson has been grubbing, so to speak, into the remnants of books, ac- counts and vouchers of the Walker County Treasurer. He admits that he Is just now practically started on the task of disentangling the situation which presented itself when he arrived in Jasper.
 The Examiner has only made tenta- tive progress so far in the case by making inquiries of the other county officers who are able to give scrap in formation occasionally about the re- ceipts and disbursements of the Treasu- Ter. There are no vouchers to speak of, there are few accounts and the books left are of little assistance.
 The receipts and disbursements books of the Treasurer, lit will be re- called, was mysteriously destroyed out of office some time ago in a drug store In Jasper. The book had been taken to the store of Robert L. Little where he and one or two assistants were en- gagged in the forenoon in working on 1t, he being chief clerk of the treasurer. When the men in charge of the books left the store for lunch in some way 1t found its way to the coal grate in the rear of the drug store where 1t burned.
 Clerk Little a few days later died. Treasurer Miller employed a Mir. Nor ris, an expert bookkeeper. to examine his accounts and in a report which was soon thereafter submitted a shortage of $11, ,000 in round numbers was set out. Mir Miller has expressed his intentions of making good the indebtedness what ever 1t may be proved to be ofhcially.
 It is generally believed by those familiar with the budgets of Walker County that the shortage of s11.000 will be exceeded when the correct figures are disclosed.
 Examiner Wilkinson left last night for Jasper to continue his examination of the treasurer's books. He arrived in Montgomery yesterday from Luverne where he was called to testify before the grand jury of Crenshaw County in the case of the absconding sheriff, Sim May, who has been missing for several weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-21
a. engaged in the cotton business

was engaged in the cotton business here.
 The regiment never was in the Virginia Army. It belonged to Smiths brigade. Cleburne's division, and sur trendered in North Carolina.
 Capt. c. E. Thomas, of Columbus, Ga. cut the flag off the stan and placed 1t under his shirt and brought it home with him. He can tell where 1t is."-- Montgomery Advertiser. Both the gentlemen named above are mistaken unless there were two 54th Georgia regiments. The 54th Georgia Regiment to which Capt. G. B. Thomas, of this city. belonged. was formed at Savannah, and Charlton H |. Way was its Colonel. It was composed of eight companies raised in the wire Grass" region. and Savannah. among which the Savannah Cadets commanded by Captain Ander- son.
 Capt. c. E. Thomas and the late Charles D. Russell each raised a com pany in this city and they were ordered to Savannah where they became Com- pany e" and I'll" of the 54th Geor- gia Regiment. Captain Thomas was then a Lieuten- ant in Company c, but was afterwards appointed Captain. The Regiment serv- ed on James Island at Charleston un- der General Colquitt, and repulsed the attack on that place. It was ordered to Dalton, Ga, and became q part of Cleburnes Division, and served through the campaign from Dalton to Atlanta. At Resaca, Captain Thomas was shot
 in the face, and he carries that wound today. the scar never having fully healed up.
 When Atlanta was attacked on July 22nd, Captain Thomas was shot in the leg and was disabled. but he returned to duty as soon as he was able,
 In the attack on Atlanta, the flag staff of the Regiment was shot in two, and Dick" Russell, the color bearer took the broken stan and sticking it Into the muzzle of his gun carried 1t into the charge the regiment made on some breastworks occupied by the en- emy. General Cleburne asked for vol- unteers to take these breastworks, and the 54th Georgia responded heartily and carried the works.
 What became of those colors, Captain Thomas does not know, for he was se- verely wounded in that fight and had to go to the rear.
 The Regiment was in all the battles with sherman, and went to the sea, and then up to Bentonvilie, N. C., and was in that fight.
 When the last act of the drama was about to be enacted, Captain Thomas was in command of the Regiment, all the field officers being absent.
 The Regiment or the remnant that remained, was surrendered at High Point, N. C.. some time after the battle at Bentonviile.
 The flag that Captain Thomas tore from the stan and brought home with him was not the regimental flag at all, but was the headquarters flag of Gen eral Cleburne, a green flag with a white half moon in the center.
 What become of the regimental flag Captain Thomas does not know. but he does know that he saved the Cleburne flag and brought 1t home with him. This flag was loaned to the Savannah Cadets some years after the war, and they failed to return 1t as they prom ised and 1t is not known now where 1t is.
 But the 54th Georgia in which Cap- tain Thomas served was never in Vtr ginia during the war