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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1906-11-22
HAS MANIA FOR BUTTERFLIES.
Distinguished Vienna Scientist Admits
Stealing $500 Collection.

Vienna.--A strange story Of mania
Is that from which Herr Anton Fassl
Is suffering. Fassl was in charge OF
the butterfly collection at the Natural
History museum here, and, though
deemed somewhat eccentric, enjoyed
great reputation for great skill in
mounting and preserving these In
sects. -.-..~
Recently he resigned his well paid
post to start, as he said, business
Of his own at Teplitz, but his sue
cessor at the museum discovered that
q goodly number Of the rarest spe.
cimens were missing. These in them
selves made little collection worth
$500. The cases of butterflies were
located at the house of a relative OF
Fassps at TeplitZ.
Charged with theft, Fassl confessed
that he could not separate from hit
beloved butterflies. all Of which had
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1906-11-22
KEROSENE is HER Triple.
Girl in an Omaha Hotel Drinks 1t by
the Gallon.

Omaha, Neb.-Drinking Kerosene
has dethroned the reason OF Carollne
Duckstein, maid at the Utopia hotel'
and she is now raving maniac.
The woman, whose home is in Bur
lington, Ia, was at one time nara
drinker Of whisky. This drink De-
came too weak for her and she mixed
kerosene with whisky. Finally drop
ping the whisky altogether, she be-
came kerosene fiend.
Police Surgeon Elmore was trying
to pacify the woman the other morn
ing, but she refused treatment until
he promised to bring her gallon OF
kerosene Whisky was offered her'
but she refused it, and she offered a
fine watch she was wearing Tor q
glass of kerosene.
Local physicians state that 1t Is
the first case of the kind under thell
observation. The mixture of whisky
and kerosene, to the drinking o.
which the woman had become addict
ed, she called kerosene highballs.
But these highballs are now dlstaste
full to her and she drinks her kero
sene "straight.'
kerosene, that's what l want sh'
declared. Il drink it straight now
the real, unauthorized product
Rockefellers big combine. 1t make
me feel good. It's the only drink tina
does make me feel good now. Nv
drunk gallons of it and expect t
drink gallons more before l de-
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1906-11-22
Navv Is Shy on Officers.

Washington.-Lack of officers in the
navy is emphasized just now when
applications are made for leaves of
absence for short time during the
hot summer months. Most OF these
requests have to be refused, as there
are not enough officers to go around.
Some of the ships are without their
full quota and there is demand for
officers to fill the details ashore and
in the various bureaus where officers
are required. Quite number OF re-
tired officers are on duty in different
positions and are retained because
active officers cannot be spared from
other duty. - -
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1906-11-22
TALE OF YOUNGSTOWN FLOOD
Boy Sought for Fifteen Years Is
Found After Mutual Search
by Brother.

Akron, O.-Fred R. Cowden, after
Is years search and after having trav-
eled through IS states and to England.
received word in this city that his
sought brother, Paul Adrian Cow
den, was in indianapolis.
The information came from the
guardian of the two brothers, F. G..
Williams, of Altoona, Pa, who
searched for both of them for many
years to give them the $4,000 left to
them as the result of the drowning of
heir parents in the Johnstown food.
Paul was found by Williams six years
ago and received his money year
ago. Fred received the news of his
windfall when he heard from Williams
a few days ago. The amount he will
receive is $4,000, the $4,000 left Is
years ago nearly doubled.
The search for the brothers was a
mutual one, as Williams had traced
Fred through IS states and Fred start
ed out one year after the oohnstown
disaster and by backing boots and
selling newspapers and, reporting
raised money to visit all parts of the
country in his search. At the time OF
the food Fred, then IA years old, went
into the country to fish and escaped
while the other son was miraculously
saved and the parents drowned.
Fred will visit his newly found
Irother at Indianapolis shortly and in
August the brothers expect to meet
the guardian in Pittsburg and close VI
the legal affairs OF the estate. In hi:
letter Wl444ams says to Fred, IT ad
mire your persistency in searching ant
am positive that it will be happy re-
union when we come together. I wal
appointed the guardian Of you ant
your brother Is yearo ago and hav,
traced you through Is states, but wa!
long bahed. Your brother is married
and living in indianapolis and is q
years old.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1906-11-22

Cleveland O.-The jewelry SNUG
yled into this country by Cassie Chad
wick has been officially confscated
~ Judge Taylor in the United States
court. Christmas shoppers will have
chance to get some bargains. The
Jewels are to be sold under the ham
mer just as soon as the sale can be
advertised.
The jewelry of the frenzied queen Of
finance that will be sold includes a
pair of earrings of imitation pearls;
one antique bangle, St. George and
he Dragon, set with four pink stones;
one antique bangle, set with rubies
and other stones, and another OF
pearl; one antique lion bangle on a
chain set with red and green stones
| and pearls, and a two-stone pearl
ring.
The jewelry was seized at Mrs
| Chadwick's residence on Euclid ave
nue. soon after her arrest by Customs
| Collector Leach, who claimed that the
duty had not been paid upon it. Five
actions were secured in the fedora
court to forfeit the property. In cour
Saturday Judge Taylor ordered thu
forfeiture in two of the cases and dis
missed three others.
In the dismissed cases a claim wa
made on the property by Mary Chac
wick, daughter of DR.. Chadwick, VIII
said in her answer that the propert
had always been hers, and that tn
duty had been paid.
The government decided not to COZ
test the property claimed by Mar
Chadwick and dismissed the suits. Th
jewelry that she will get back col
sists of various trinkets and kee]
sakes which have very little intrins5
! value, 49,;
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1906-11-22

rassed through his hands. FassIs
wife testified that her husband was
butterfly mad,' and that he neglect
ed her owing to this all absorbing pas
sion. He could talk of nothing but
butterflies His sole amusement was
Going butterfly hunting, in the pur-
suit of which sport he had several
narrow escapes from drowning or be-
.ng run over His highest ambition
~ is to go to the tropics and catch
care butterflies.
The court came to the conclusion
that Fassl was not responsible for his
actions, and appointed a trustee to
.ook after his affairs.
Trick Played by Bronx Zoo on Attache
of Park Makes Fun for
Visitors.
New York-The maddest man at
the Bronx geological park a day or
TWO ago was the official paper picker,
the man who goes around picking up
the lunch baskets and waste left by
the visitors
There has ben a long standing
grudge between him and the man-faced
drill monkey from West Africa, the
creature which is probably called man
faced because his countenance looks
like burned fritter and has the map
Of the great West Africa jungle clear
~ marked all over his phiz. Mr.. Drill
began the quarrel by reaching through
the bars of his cage and emptying the
paper picker's bag all over the ground
one day when it was left too near the
cage. Since then the paper picker has
cast surly glances at Mr.. Rrill and
scolded him occasionally. ]
The other morning a visitor with
three big papers under his arm
paused in front Of the cage and
laughed 1T Mr.. Drill. The latter held
out his arms for the papers, which
} were promptly handed to him. Re-
treating to a perch high up In the
middle of the outside cage, Mr.. Drill
! began nlowly tearing the papers into
bits about as large as postage stamps
and scattering them to the wind which
whistle'l through his cage.
l The winds whisked them out OF the
cage and along the walks and over the
, ground till that part of the park looked
J. like dump heaps on q breezy day
There wasn't square foot anywhere
! around that didn't have its little white
s bit of paper.
: When the man with the stick saw
t the acre Of white paper dotting thu
HI
l. Strengthened up with an angry fusf
b on his face.
9 "Ker-rah-rar! HUH" screamed tn
4 monkey, dashing up and down the sid,
Of his cage and turning handsprings II
d hilarious joy.
s Then he sat grinning and chatter
d Ing while the paper picker toiled.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1906-11-22
Question and Answer.

OueSCIOn ana Answer.
When Nathan M. Morse was trying
the Tuckerman will case before Judge
McKim, at Boston, DR.. Jelly, the we'll
known expert on insanity, was one of
the witnesses. One of the hypotheti-
cal questions asked of the witness by
Mr.. Morse contained no less than co.
900 words. The lawyer started this
pithy question at the opening of court
and closed only a few minutes prior to
the noon adjournment. The point
that Mr.. Morse was endeavoring to
bring out related to the mental condi
ton of the testatcr when he made. his
will
This is said to have been the longes,
single Interrogation ever made in q
court of law, and the answer com
prised just three words, II do not
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1906-11-22
Ostrich Feasts on Diamond.

Pasadena, Cal.-Theodore Roosevelt,
one of the prize ostriches at the South
Pasadena farm, is wearing a ene-karat
diamond stud worth $500 in his stom-
ach. The gem was snatched from the
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1906-11-22

There is no reference made in the
statement filed of expenses during
the physicians visit to New York,
and it is supposed these were includ-
ed in the bills rendered by the man
agement Of the hotel at which Mr..
Field died.
The claim of DR.. Janeway, of New
York, has not been filed, so far as can
be ascertained.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1906-11-22
Girls, Tagged, Travel Alone.

Boston, Mass.-Each of them wear
ing a tag marked portland, Ore, U.
5, three little girls. the eldest not
moro than Il years old, arrived here
uDaccompanied from Helsingfors, Fin
land. The girls were given over to
the railroad eff GERS for their journey
,,,r;7sS the continent. They go to
:::.,.'~ her, Peter Westsard, OF Port
and. Ore.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1906-11-22
The Cynic Again.

We always dislike man who has
grasped an opportunity we failed tc
see. When we say of man that he
won't listen to reason he is probably
saying the same of us.-The Taller.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1906-11-22

Australia's Exposition.
Melbournes exposition of Australian
manufacturers attracted 100000 WIS.,
i1ors in four weeks and yielded a not
profit of $4,000. ..- 1900
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1906-11-22

shirt bosom of ]. S. Valley, manager
of the farm. AS Theodore is worth
$1,000 it would not pay to kill him to
recover the jewel.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
susPENDs DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
San Francisoo's Acting Mayor Sup
ported by Board of Supervisors.

San Francisco, October 25.-Acting
Mayor Gallagher this afternoon suspend
ed District Attorney Langdon from office
and the board of supervisors approved
his action. Langdon was notified to ap-
pear before the board one week from
today and show why he should not be re-
moved from office.
The suspension OF Langdon follows his
appointment Of Francis J. Henry as as
sistant district attorney for the purpose
of securing indictments of officials al
legged to be guilty Of grating and NAL
feasanee in Office. 1t has been openly
announced that Henry and Secret Ser
vice Agent Burns have been investigating
matters with which Mayor Schmitz, Act
ing Mayor Gallagher, Abraham Ruef and
the board OF supervisors were connected
Langdon Is at present candidate for
governor on the independence league
ticket
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
JULIUS BLACH DIES
AT THE AGE OF So
FOUNDER OF WELL-KNoWN FIRM
WITH STORES IN BiRMlN cHAM
AND NASHVILLE PASSES AWAY
IN THE TENNESSEE CITY.

Julius Black. a prominent citizen of
Nashville, and the founder of the merean-
tile house of ]. Blach & Sons In Birming-
ham and Nashville, died yesterday aft
ernoon at 1880 at his home 11S Lyle ave
nue..
Mr.. Blaeh was born, SO years ago, in
Mannheim, Germany, where he spent ms
school days and became thoroughly Versed
in many languages. In his early MANHOOD
he came to America and first settled IN
Vevay, Ind, where, in 1854, he went into
business for himself, opening q clothing
store. During the latter eighties the firm
moved to Birmingham, and after the
business was well launched, Mr.. Blach OPP
ened a branch in Nashville and made his
home permanently in that city. The golden
anniversary of the firm was celebrated
when the new building was occupied last
year.
The deceased was business man in
every sense. with a cheerful disposition
and a sterling character, which won him
close friends among people in every walk
of life. His conversation was always en-
tertaining and very learned. He could in
terest his friends by the hour with
wonderful flow of knowledge on any sub
ject, and to his fellow countrymen there
was nothing more attractive than to con-
verse with him of the fatherland.
In Birmingham the sad news was ex-
pected, as it was known that Mr.. Blach
has been iI for some time, but the loss
will be felt in many homes throughout
the city. lie is survived by four sons and
four daughters, Max, Coleman. Sam and
Flora of Birmingham; Simon, Sallie and
Mrs. Julias Lowenstein OF Nashville, and
Mrs. Monroe Sanders of san Francisco
Funeral arrangements have not yet been
made, but it is thought that the services
will take place ON Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
News of AIbertviIle.

Alberstvllle, October Especial THE
Marshall County Baptist association has
just closed a very interesting two days
session at High Point, five miles from
here Several distinguished men from
other parts of the state were present
among them being DIR. Patrick of the Jud-
son institute, and Dr. Montague of How
ard college, whose addresses to the asso-
citation were greatly enjoyed. The sap
fist church in Marshall county has had a
wonderful record this year, there having
been received into the church the past
year by conversion alone 365 members,
and a large number by letters from other
churches.
Stanley, the S-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. 3. Roberts, died here today and
will be buried tomorrow. The little fell
low had been an invalid all his life, and
his parents had spared no expense to have
him permanently cured, but all to no
avail He was the idol of his home, and
his bereaved parents have the sympathy
of scores of friends in their sorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
GOOD WATER FOR
NORTH BIRMINGHAM
The Rock Quarry Is Abandoned and
Four Wells Will Be Drilled Near
Hawkins Spring.

North Birmingham. October 25.-(Spe-
cial.)-A large quantity of well drilling
machinery arrived in the city this MORN
ing and Immediately began the drilling
of four wells, which will, 1t is believed,
give a sufficient stream to supply the
whole town. The circumference OF the
bore Will be ten inches, which, IL depth
of over 100 feet, Is necessary, will reach
a total cost OF over $500.
1t will be remembered that during the
last flood which spread Valley creek far
over its banks, the old rock quarry, where
the supply was pumped from spring,
filled UP to the top, leaving valuable
pump some sixty feet under water.
Luckily, at the time, the reservoir was
full but 1t took rapid action on the part
of Mayor 7. II. Friel to provide for the
emergency. bridge had to be construct
ed across the turbulent stream In order
to reach Birmingham, where new pump
was purchased, and carried to Hawkins
springs. northwest of the city. Pipe lines
were laid to the reservoir and within
three days water was again moving
through the pipes The town was dry
only one day.
The wells now under way are just
above the spring and both will be neces-
sary to maintain a proper pressure. CIT
items are well pleased with the quality
of the water, as it Is much softer, cooler
and more healthy than the old supply.
1t is hoped that the city Will never De
forced 10 return to the rock quarry.
From 800 to 400 additional houses are
needed in North Birmingham to supply
the urgent demand. An increase in the
number of employees at several of tho
large plants has filled every house and
the real estate agents are hard pressed
to find places for those who apply.
A number Of cottages are under con-
struction and most OF them are already
engaged. 1t is surprising how many peo-
ple are In search of suitable homes.
A. b. owens Is building frame store
on Seventh street
The Rev. j. d. Simpson, pastor Of the
Admission Methodist church, who spent
two years In the ministry of this city, was
visiting here today and looking after his
business interests.
Mrs Julia Belle Dowland Of Birming-
ham is the guest OF Mrs. NJ. Little.
J. NJ Wright 81 Sons, general mer-
chants. are moving their business back to
Mobile, where they were I'm business pre-
vious to this year.
J. w. Morland of Havana, Ala, Is visit
ing his brothers, Drs. III. Z. ana M. e.
Morland, for few days.
The Board OF Aldermen will meet to-
morrow at IL noon to let the contract for
a sewerage system.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. owen, the cou-
pie who were married yesterday at Eason-
Vile. have returned to North Birmingham,
which is the home OF the groom.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
Upton Is TOASTED.
Hopes He Can Challenge for the Inter
national Cup.

New York, October 25.-At a dinner
tonight given in his honor at the Brook
lyn Yacht club, Sir Thomas Upton made
the first formal announcement since his
arrival in America of what he intends to
do towards making another effort to lift
the Americas cup"
He declared 'he hoped he might be
privileged to challenge for the information
al trophy" and intimated that he would
issue q challenge next year for a race,
possibly In 1903 or 1900 He expressed
favor with the new New York racing
rules, which he said contemplated the
building Of yachts, and not mere racing
machines.
Sir Thomas was presented with watch
fob made of a nugget of gold on which
was enameled the pennant of the Brook
llyn club, diamond representing the
lone star
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
WANTED IN TEXAS.
George M. Pool Ie Arrested In Los
Angeles on Murder Charge.

Los Angeles. October 25.--George NJ
Pool was arrested here tonight by De-
tectives Ingram and Mccain, as q fugi-
tive from Justice from Texas, where 1t
is alleged he is wanted for murder at
Beaumont, in 1908 OF two or more men
in the course of a family feud, and of
United States Marshal James Jett
Pool claimed that in 1907 he was ar
rested for this crime In San Diego taken
to Beaumont and there exonerated. To-
night tho local police telegraphed the
authorities at Beaumont, and after reoeiv-
ing reply gave out the following state
ment:
Pool was arrested In San Diego in
1902 for the murder of Marshal Jott and
others, was taken back to Beaumont
and there gave straw bonds. jumped
his bail and disappeared. lie will be held
until requisitioned by the governor of
Texas
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
JEROME GETS BUSY.
INVESTIGATES Coercion Conspiracy
Charges Against tire Mutual.

New York, October 25.-The Tribune to-
morrow will say:
District Attorney Jerome began an ac-
tive investigation yesterday of recent CO.
ercion conspiracy charges against the
Mutual Life Insurance company.
10. o. Sutton, the confpany's ex-manager
at Springfield, Mass, was the first wit
ness, spending several hours closeted with
Assistant District Attorney Nathan A.
Smyth, to whom for the present 1t is I'M
derstood Mr.. Jerome has assigned the
case.
The investigation is directed particular
ly against the company's committee on
insurance agencies. The following men
compose this committee: Henry II. Roe-
ers, Dumont Clarke, Julian r. Davis,
William p. Dixon, William II. Truesdale,
President Peabody. Vice President Me-
Clintock
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
Strike In Southern Russia.

st. Petersburg. October 25.-According to
the Rech. premier Stolypin has received
a telegram from General Kaulbars, COVER
ernor general of Odessa, re- orting that an
extended strike broke out in Southern
Russia yesterday at noon. The entire
body of workmen in the railroad shops
of Yekaterinoslav, Briansk and Dnei-
provsk, numbering more than 10000 men,
have quit work mad are raising the black
flag. No confirmation of this report has
been recei sed here.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
cIGARMAkERs GET RAISE.
Big Company Celebrates High-Water
Mark by Substantial Token.

Cigarinakers throughout the whole
country are jubilant over the raise In
wages which has been given them by the
American Cigar company. This raise,
which varies from s per cent to % per
cent according to location, took place
the third week of this month 1t was
entirely unsolicited on the part Of the
employees and on this account was the
more unexpected.
During the past year the success of the
company has been very fattering. Realiz-
ing that this success was due directly to
their employees they decided some time
ago, to present them substantial token
of their appreciation. Nothing was said
of the matter and no one had an inlslins
of it until the managers of the hundreds
of factories were notified of the plan. The
employees were vastly surprised and
pleased when they opened their envelopes
to find they had been earning an extra
salary for the week. This is the second
time the company has given its people
a general raise All classes Of it's en-
ployes, both skilled and unskiled have
profited thereby. When the company took
over a number of the southern factories
the cigarmakers were getting only $3.50
a day. The company at once raised the
schedule to 50, and this months step
brings 1t up to $3.50 in all of the largest
factories.
Apropos of cigars it is an interesting
fact that the misunderstanding districts are
suffering severe encroachment at the
hands of the scent cigar, for which larger
orders are coming in in these sections 1t
is inferred from this that the taste OF
the cheroot-smoker is imprivng. Indeed,
the demand for cigars in general seems
to be increasing, for last month the
American people reached their high-water
mark when they turned out one hundred
and forty millions of them. They are
confident that the increase they have
given their employees will stimulate the
latter to greater efforts and enable them
to follow up the record with one still
higher.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
Want Japanese Poachers Punished.

Washington, October 25-Secretary Root
has requested the japanese government
to cause the arrest and punishment of
Japanese poachers who attempted to land
on the seal islands of Alaska recently,
and who escaped to Japan after some of
their party had been killed. The state
departments basis for this request is
found in the fact that 1t regards the at
tempted landing of the poachers as an
invasion of the United States territory
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1906-10-26
Commission Let's Rates Stand.
Minnesota Has Endurance Trial.

Boston, October 25.-The new battleship
endurance trial today, maintaining an
average speed of 1851 knots an hour.
Her contract speed is IS knots. The trial
was made under adverse conditions, the
big battleship plungng into a very heavy
headsea all the way. The engines worked
smoothly, developing $500 horse power, and
the propellers maintaining an average
revolution of 1928 "