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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-07-19

BIG maple sheltered the house
of the Widow Vaughn. After
Il ~ the noon hour of a summer
day Its tide of shadow began
flowing fathoms deep over house and
garden to the near field, where finally
1t Joined the great flood Of night. The
maple was indeed robins inn at some
crossing of the invisible roads of the
air. Its green dome lowered high
above and fell to the gable end of the
little house. Its deep and leafy thatch
hid every timber OF Its frame save the
rough column. Its trunk was the main
beam, each limb corridor. each tier
Of limbs floor, and branch rose above
branch like steps In a stairway. Up
and down the high dome Of the maple
were a thousand balconies overlooking
the meadow.
From Its highest tier OF a summer
morning the notes of the bobolink
came rushing of his Tyre. and farther
down the golden robin sounded his pic
colo. But chiefly 1t was the home and
refuge of the familiar red breasted
robin. The Inn had Its ancient GUS
toms. Each young bird. leaving his
cradfe, climbed his own stairway till
he came out upon balcony and got
first timid look at field and sky. There
he might try his wings and keep In
the world he knew by using bill and
claw on the lower tiers.
At dawn the great hall of the-maple
rang with music. for every lodger paid
his score with song. Therein 1t was
ever cool and clean and shady though
the sun were hot. Its every nook and
Granny was often swept and busted by
the wind. Its branches leading up and
outward to the green wall were as In.
Vulnerable stalrways. Each separate
home was out on rocking beams, with
Its own flicker Of skyllght overhead.
For time at dusk there was contln-
ual futter of weary wings at the lower
entrance, good night twltter and a
sound of tiny feet climbing the stair
ways In that gloomy hall At last
there was a moment Of gossip and then
silence on every floor.
There seemed to be night watch
In the lower hall. and II any green
young bird were late and noisy going
up to his home he got shaking and
probably lost q few feathers from the
nape Of his neck. Long before day
break those hungry, half clad little peo-
pie Of the nests began to worry and
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-07-19
II see they've discharged that cler

NJ see they've discharged that clerk
who saved 80 much money out of his
small salary. Didn't they know h.
was grating all the time ?"
"Yes, but they suspect now that he
got some of the graft that rightfully
belonged to the bigger officers of the
company. Chicago Tribune.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-07-19

"Oh, we'll. we've all got troubles In
this world"
"On, don't know
"Oh, yes, indeed, Some hav
empty cupbo; rds and pocketbo. ks nd
e era have Yachts and automobile.
philadelphia Ledger. 2
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1906-07-19

N. B. Truth, st. Paul, June 81, 'O8 =
I've lived 80 long, remember we'll
when the Mississippi was brook. NJ,
good health and long life came BY
taking Hollister's Rocky Mountain
Tea. 35 cents.
GARRETT & AYREs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Grand Jury Probing Insurance.

The feature of the weeks development in the insurance investigation Is the fact that at last District Attorney Jerome has carried the matter to the grand jury, beginning with the charges against the Mutual Reserve company
 Eight suits have also been begun by the Mutual Life Insurance company against former President Richard A. Mo- Curdy. son Robert H. McCurdy. son-in- law Louis A. Thebaud and Charles H. Raymond to recover money illegally oo- tained from the company.
 One quit against the elder McCurdy Is for s2Oo 900 illegally paid to him as salary. Another is for an accounting of moneys contributed to political campaign funds The suits against the others are for the restitution of excessive commissions paid to them.
 An interesting situation has developed from the resignation of Stuyvesant Fish from the committee which the Mutual appointed to investigate itself. MT Fish demanded that such information as would enable 1t to uncover any graft In the company's management, If there was any. be given to the committee, and President Charles A. Peabody. who IS generally regarded as the Standard Oii trusts representative, baked. Seeing that a thorough investigation was impos- sible under such circumstances MT Flsh got out.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Whacking the Mayor.

The newspap pers are criticsing Mayor Mcclellan because he has appointed "Col" Michael Padden. ex-prize fighter and henchman of Big Tim" Sullivan the Czar of the Bowery, to 5000 year city job. Up to this time the papers with the exception of the Hearst organs had been unanimous in declaring that the Mayor had carried out to the letter his pledge to give the city a good and non partisan government Now they are al- most una nimous in the assertion that he has made a serious mistake in violating that pledge.
 Mir McClellan's closest friends will hardly deny that the criticism of the Padden appointment Is justified. Colo nel" Michael would be an ornament to Bowery social function. but not to a city office. He has for years been the handy man of the Sullivans and that in itself is enough to stamp the brand of graft upon his brow. The office that he will fill is that of water register, where he will handle s4.oO0.0o0 of the city's money every year. To give him a place the Mayor suddenly transferred the water register. who is an honest and compe- tent man, to another department.
 Padden was not selected for his per-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
G. w. Perkins Has Finest Auto
 in the World
SOMEINTERESTlNG TEXANS
Give Quaint Testimony In Patrick TriaI-New Workers Must Be Shown-LlttIe Danger of
 Hard Coal Strike.
BY sEwELL HAeeARo.

New York, February A-(Special.)- George W. Perkins, who tried to be an officer of the New York Life Insurance company, and a member of the firm of J. P. Morgan & Go. and still keep his business relations straight is the pos sessor of what is said to be the finest automobile in the world. It cost $2S.OOO and it's interior is as elegant as the finest private railroad car.
 It would seem to the layrnan that to have a limousine body containing revolv- ing chairs, a washstand, toilet cases, mirrors, electric lights. patent heaters, hat cords, parcel nets, leather pockets filled with various articles, a writing desk, and a cabinet containing smokers s articles left nothing to be desired, but besides all these things there is even a telephone at hand and an annunciator the occupant of the car can be in touch with the driver at all times.
 The annunciator Is the special pride of MT. Perkins. At the rear of the dash board in front of the chauffeur are sev- eral small electric lights. Over each one is a silver mounted label bearing in- structions of various kinds, such as more SpSeup SWIVEL etS., OeS' ADs pressing a button in the interior of the car the lights are illuminated and signify that certain directions are to be carried out If some special order is to be given there Is the telephone, the receiver of which is shaped like a horn and is situ- ated close to the right ear of the driven. Even the sofest tone spoken into the transmitter can be heard by the chauf- feur. enabling the person inside the car to go wherever he wishes without having to exert himself to any further extent than a simple telephone call.
 The most expensive touring car/ ever made cost not more than $15,000 and while there have been automobiles running as high as $30. 900, they have been racing cars of extraordinary horsepower.
 . The interior of the car is upholstered with the finest Moroccan and Spanish feathers, specially imported. The mould ings are of ebony with a carmine strip. Eleven persons can be accommodated in the car, although the stationary seats are made to seat but nine. There are two folding seats, however. which can be used if necessary and even then the car is not crowded. There are four revolving seats for three persons In the interior. In front there are two seats
 The car is guaranteed to be able to make speed of eighty miles an. hour, if necessary, and can run as low as ten miles,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
LOW Rates

Louisville, Ky, and Return, $12.oo. On the first and third Tuesday of each month the LOUISVILLE AND NASH WILLIE RAILROAD COMPANY will sell round trip tickets to the West at FIX TREMELY LOW RATES, limited 21 days from date of sale, with srop-overs.
 Mardi Gras.
 LOUISVILLE & NASHVILLE RAIL- ROAD COMPANY will sell tickets to New Orleans, Mobile and Pensacola at rate of one fare plus 20 cents for the round trip on February 21st to 18th, 1s06 inclusive, limited to March 3d, 1906, and upon payment of a fee of 50 cents tickets may be extended to March 17th, 1906. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company will sell ticxets to Louisville, Ky, and return February "A, 25 and 26. 1906. account Department of Superintend- ence, National Educational Association at rate of SIP for the round trip, with final limit March 4, 1906.
 Cheap Rates to California. The Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company will sell one way second-class coionist tickets to California common points from February 15 to April ', 1906 inclusive at rate of sS4.5o. This rate will also apply to certain points in Arizona, Colorado New Mexico, Nevada Utah. Wyoming and Texas.
 For further information, apply to
 P. SID JONES,
 District Passenger Agent.
 R. G. PIERCE,
 Travelling Passenger Agent.
 c. L. WOLF,
 City Passenger Agent. Phone S25. Birmingham, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Display of Jpring JWks

anees was submitted to the operators In secret before being made public to make sure that the whole proposition. would not be turned down cold The belief is that Mitchell will be satisfied if he can "save his face" by a show of concessions on the part of the operators and that an understanding has been arrived at by which the so-called demands Of the miners will be such as can be accepted by the operators Reports that the miners will hold out for a recognition of the union and for 10 per cent increase in wages are called nonsense In Wall street.
 Tn the soft coal fields the situation is not so reassuring.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25

walk It appears that he has been order ing jewelry and candy from various New York shops and has failed to settle the bills. Before he welded the traction mill lionaires widow, Mizner sent up to the Fifth avenue mansion great quantities of expensive candies. He told the con fectioner to "charge it. and that he would run in some day and pay the bill. Then he ordered for a wedding present magnificent pieces of jewelry and silver ware from the Gorham company Again he said Charge it..
 At last the creditors got tired of wait ing and three collectors appeared at the home As though divining their purpose Mzner left by some secret passageway. When the collectors. tired of waiting, asked for him an hour later the maid informed them that he had gone to San Francisco"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Cheaper Gas Perhaps.

Perhaps some New Workers will live to see cheaper gas A bill fixing the price at 80 cents Is pending in the legislature, but it is being loaded down with amend ments The state lighting commission was appointed a year ago to humble the lighting trust, but 1t did nothing until the newspapers began to hammer It and demand that 1t be abolished. Then the commission got very energetic and or dered 85-cent gas. But the lighting trust cares not for such silly things as legis- latures and state commissions. It will probably be charging s1 thousand feet a long time to come.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
MIzner FIees Creditors.

The papers printed a story the other day that the former Mrs. Charles T. Yerkes. now Mrs. William Mizner, had cast off her young husband after a honeymoon of only few weeks It was said that the pair had had violent quar- rel over the proper allowance for a young husband and that the wordy war became so cyclonie that Mizner at last flung himself out of the Yerkes mansion and departed for San Francisco. It turns out that at least one detail of the story Is true. Mzner did leave town, but not because of quarrel with his elderly bride. He skipped out to shake his creditors.
 Mizner escaped from the mansion while three collectors were on the front side
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Patrick Trial Eplerams.

Eight Texans were the stars this week in court drama that might be called Albert T. Patricks Last Fight for Life Patrick Is a lawyer who was convicted of chloroforming qlis client William Marsh Rice, a millionaire. Patrick has been sentenced to death twice and has had long struggle to escape the electric chair. He had exhausted about every legal technicality when he appealed for a new trial on the ground that new evi- dence in his favor had been discovered The witness that convicted Patrick was Charles F. Jones, old man Rice's valet The alleged new evidence concerns con- fessions said to have been made by Jones to some of his friends in Texas after testifying against Patrick. He Is alleged to have told them that Patrick had noth- ing to do with Rice's death, and that he lied on the witness stand to save his own neck. The Texans were brought here to repeat these alleged confessions in court District Attorney Jerome at- tackled the credibility of the witnesses and some quaint testimony followed. Here are some of the interesting facts that Mir Jerome elicited from Joseph Jordan:
 O. Are you known by any other name? A. Sure: I have been known as "skinney Martin" That was during the Gould railroad strike. when I
  change my name.
 O. Were you ever convicted of any thing? A. Only three or four times for getting drunk. I was arrested for as- sault with intent to kill a policeman but they couldn't prove anything and let me go.
 Q. Weren't you convicted of horse stealing and sentenced to the peniten- tiary under your own name, Joseph Jor- dan? A. That was my cousin. He got out in five years and was shot dead after ward.
 o. His name was Joseph Jordan? A. Yes.
 Q. How did he look? A Just about like I do.
 Q. He was lame wasn't he? A Yes O. In which leg? A. In the left leg
 Q. In which leg are you lame? A. In the left.
 Q. Were you shot in the left leg while trying to escape from the penitentiary? A. No. that was my cousin.
 O. How old was he? A. He was just as old as am within three days.
 Most remarkable" remarked Mir Je- rome
 Q. Do you know anyone living who knew both your cousin and yourself? A. Nobody but myself
 O. Do you think murders a crime? A. Murders not a crime If it's done right
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25

sonaI fitness for the office. Behind it all is the desire of Mayor Mcclellan to be the leader of Tammany hall in fact if not in name. To oust the present leader, Charles F. Murphy, the Mayor had to form an alliance with the Sullivans and to make them allies it was necessary to give them n whack at the spoils' so Padden was appointed water register
 With the support of the Sullivans MT. Mcclellan undoubtedly will succeed in overthrowlng Murphy, but it is not an in- spring sight to see the Mayor of New York and the son of General Mcclellan playing politics with city offices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
No Coal Strike.

There is a pretty strong belief in Wall street that there will be no hard coal dent of the United Mine Workers, real dent of the United Mine oWrkers. real izes that public sympathy would not be with him in a fight and as a result he has been feeling his way very carefully. The miners will make no straightout de- mands, 1t is said, but will submit a list of grievances that they would like to
 have adjusted. Every one of these griev-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Hits Jerome. Too.

The public also wanted to know what District Attorney Jerome "has done with It." meaning the s1O00O0 that he col lected as a campaign fund before the last election. William M. Twins. the de- feated republican candidate for Mayor, started the agitation. He has pointed out that MT Jerome has refused not only to print the total sum received but declines to tell the public what use was made of 1t.
 No one believes that Mir. Jerome could have misused the money. but for this very reason surprise is expressed that he should withhold the facts. The argument fs made that the public subscribed to his campaign fund just as 1t would to any good fund, such as a charitable organiza- ton, for instance and that 1t has a right to an accounting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Iaines got it, but 1t wants to know what

Haines got it, but 1t wants to know what he has done with it.
 The society is supported by public sub scriptions. a yearly appropriation by the legislature and the revenue from fines re- sulting from convictions for cruelty to animals. Apparently the society has prospered, for 1t has built a marble palace for its headquarters and a small army of MT. Haines' friends and supporters re- ceive large salaries as employees of the society.
 In all the years that MT Haines has been the head of the s. P. c. A. he has never made an accounting of the thou sands of dollars that have passed through his hands. All of his financial statements have contained glittering gen. erallties and no itemized accounts. Now a strong faction has sprung up in the sociey which after securing the passage of a bylaw compelling itemized yearly statements is demanding MT. Haines' resignation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
ANNOUNCEMENT
For Sheriff.

l hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of sheriff of Jefferson coun- ty, subject to the action of the demo- cratic party. in the forthcoming primary.
 ALBERT STRADFORD.
 I hereby announce myself a candi- date for the office of Sheriff of Jefferson county subject to the action of the democratic party. J. P. STILES.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
New York Grows Mlssouri-Like.

Publicity in everything is the cry In New York these days. You must show New Workers This spirit undoubtedly IS the result of the multitude of graft charges that have been aired recently.
 That class of the community that de- mands to know where you got 1t Is now after John P. Hsines. the president or the Society for the Prevention Of Crueity to Animals, which was founded by Henry Bergh In MT. Haines' case the demand Is reversed. The public knows where MT.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
For Road Superuisor.

To the Democratic Voters and Citizens of Jefferson County:
 am a candidate for reelection to the office of Road Supervisor. subject to tho action of the democratic party.
 l. ED HAIGLER
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
For Representative.

hereby announce myself as q candidate for the office of representative from Jeff ferson county to the lower house of the legislature. subject to the action of the democratic primary.
 W. F. URQUHART.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25

Phone PTS (PeopleD If you want tns Gawk Engraving Go
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Neckwear FGxings

Handmade Princess Lace Yokes and Chemisettes, SAYS.
 Imitation Irish Crochet Lace Yokes atS2.00. Fancy Braid Collar and Cuff Sets, and Mexican drawn work sets, special soc.
 Heavy raised Imitation Irish Collar and Cuff Sets for SL00.
 Heavy Venetian Lace Chemsettes in pretty designs 75c.
 Fine Embroidered Batiste and Swiss Stocks, at soc.
 New Linen Tailored Wash Stocks, 35c.
 Silk Embroidered Stocks in white black and colors, special soc.
 Children's Coat Collars, embroidered linen and lace combined SL50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Droadclofh Ston Iuits $50
.9mportant sEinen Ualues.

From values offered Monday we single out for mention lot of Satin Damask pattern Table cloths, full bleached in desirable new patterns; size 2x2 yards at S2.00, size 2X2l yards at S2.5O. 24x24inch Napkins to match $3. % doz.
 $l00 bleached 70-inch Irish Satin Finished Damask, pure Flax, reduced yard 85c.
 $3.00 Full Bleached Satin Damask Napkins, size 22x22 inches, sale price, dozen $2.50
 sc Al-Linen Hemstitched Huck Towels, damask borders, specially reduced 25c.
 15c All-Linen Bleached Dish Toweling, very absorbent reduced to per yard J2 J-2c.
 $225 large Fringed Crochet Spreads, Mar seUles designs, specially reduced to SL75.
 S400 imported ,Fringed Satin Bedspreads, handsome patterns, Splendid value, S3.25.
 $350 Satin Damask Table Napkins size 24x24 inches; sale price per dozen $500.
 65c Hemstitched and Scaoped Huck Tow els, Damask Borders, at each soc.
 30c Heavy Bleached Turkish Bath Towels, large size, reduced now to each 23c.
 $3.25 Hemmed Bedspreads, the heavy MarSeilles make, special price at 2.50.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Near JWenfeh O.
New Tailored Juits

We descrlbe thTee beautIful models. They are typical, both in effectiveness and value. Inspection of them or any in the splendid array of new effects will satisfy you that this is un- questionaby an excellent time to purchase.
 Doiero Blouse Juits S22.s0
 Made of Scotch mixtures in the new stripes and broken checks, new 34 length sleeve, ex- tremey full, cluster paited skirt, $23.50. This is one of the seasons very best styles.
 New Pony Coat Juts $25
 In the new English suiting, shawl collar trimmed with inlad self-color moire, bias self folds skirt in new draped circular model, specially priced at $25.
 DrondcLOfh Ston Jats $50
 New collarless style, of white moire, em- broidered with silk braid white moire vest, draped circular skirt black and new pastel shades, S30
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-02-25
Caheen Bros.
Jhe Beautiful On Display Tomorrow!

..9rish Ginsn Juitings 40c Soc white and colored Irish Linen Sutings special at per yard 40c.
 0'hife English Chiffon soc 75c Mereerized English Chiffon, sheer and soft, 45-ineh at soc yard.
 >9risb Dinifies at ssc uard Printed floral designs on white, checked and plaid ground, 35c.
 10 yards of Nainsook SL7s English Nainsook, special quality, 10 yards Monday Sl75.
 Jheer French Gawns at asc 45-inch sheer white French Lawns for waists and dresses, yard 35c.
The daily sentinel., 1906-07-21

All regular s cent toilet soaps, 3
for 1ocents at the and 10 cent store
They are first class liverymen. are
Barton & Platt. Their service is not
to be excelled.
We do heavy hauling OF all kinds
at reasonable prices. Special wagon
for this kind of work-Barton &
Platt. Phone Mesa los. Prompt at
tention.
The Southern Carnival company
closes its weeks engagement at
Montrose tonight and will leave that
city tomorrow for Grand Junction
1t takes a train of thirteen cars to
transport the shows from one city
to another. The company opens its
engagement in Grand Junction on
Monday night and will continue for
six days. All the vacant lots on the
four corners of Rood and Fourth
street and portion of Fourth street
between Main and Rood will be util-
lied in placing the various attrac-
tions. The carnival has been enter
tanning great crowds nightly in Mont
rose and the shows have been giving
the best of satisfaction according to
the Montrose papers. Grand June
tion and the surrounding country
has been well covered with advertis-
ing matter and it is safe to predict
that n big business will be done by
the shows in this city.