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The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
May Pass Statehood Bill Be-
 fore Ind of Week
THE SENATE WILL BE QUIET
Early Report on Confirmation of Pan- anna Canal Commissioners Is Expected-Bishop's Job
 Is at Stake.

Washington. December 31.-The House of Representatives will settle down to work as soon as it meets on Thursday, and possibly before the end of the week 1t will pass the bill providing for the ad- mission of two new states.
 The first thing to dispose of is the ref erence of the Presidents message, the subject upon which floods of oratory were expended before the holiday recess. Gen. eral debate has closed and after a short discussion under the five-minute rule, a vote will be taken upon the only con tested point, which is whether the DOT tion of the message relating to insurance shall be referred to the ways and means committee or the committee on interstate and foreign commerce. The contention has been over the point whether the ques- tion Of control over the insurance shall be under the taxing power of the govern ment or the power to control commerce between the states.
 There was a possibility of a clash be- tween the Philippine tariff bill and the joint statehood bill. The Philippine bill is already reported, and as privileged mat
 
 hood bill is still in committee, but it is known that 1t can be brought out at any time, and put before the House. Acting in accordance with the decision of the re- publican caucus, 1t is expected that the majority members of the committee on rules will bring in a rule making the statehood bill a special order for the ad- mission of two states. As the measure now stands, and as 1t will be reported. 1t provides for the admission of Okla homa and Indian Territory as one state, with the name of Oklahoma, and the ad- mission of New Mexico and Arizona as one state named Arizona.
 There is practically no opposition any where to the Oklahoma proposition but there is determined opposition to coupling New Mexico and Arizona together, par ticularly by certain interests in Arizona, and the objection is voiced by the al most unanimous vote of the minority When the statehood bill is out of the way, the House will be ready for the Philippine tariff bill, and the interesting contest that ensued over the reduction of the duty on Cuban products, Is likely to be repeated.
 The beet and cane sugar interests have become aroused and have built up viz orous opposition, but the present plan does not contemplate bringing up the Philippine bill this week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
NEW RECRUITS.
Governor JeIks will Support Belmonts
 Publicity Campaign.

Washington, December 31.-Perry Bel mont of New York today announced the names of some thirty men who have con sented to serve as members of the na- tional organization which is instituting movement for publicity of campaign con tributions and expenditures, in addition to those whose names have already been published.
 Among the latest recruits are: William D. Jelks, governor of Alabama; Samuel w. Pennypacker, governor of Pennsyl- vania Hoke Smith, former Secretary of the Interior; P. S. Grosscup, United States circuit judge. Chicago; Horace H. Lur- ton, United States circuit judge Nash vile; Alton B. Parker, former chief judge, New York; Urey Woodson, member demo- cratic national committee, Ownesboro, Ky. J. M Lynch, president International Typographical union, Indianapolis John T. Wilson, president Maintenance of Way Emploxes, St. Louis.
 Mir. Belmont has gnnounced meeting of the publicity biK organization at the Willard hotel, this{ city, on Wednesday. January IF. at Il q m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
Two Men Arrested.

Weiser, Idaho, December 31.-Two men answering the description of the men who it is though arranged the internal ma chine at Caldwell by which former Gov ernor Steunenberg was killed. were arrest ed in this city One has large scar on his face similar to the one on the face of the man who is suspected of hav- ing fixed the dynamite to the gate. The men stated that they are miners. and one of them, who gave his name as Cald- well. was unable to give a clear account of his whereabouts during the past few days. He stated he had been working at Emmett. He was in great agitation over his detention and made threats of re- sisting arrest, and threatened the off cers A telegram was sent to Caldwell and instructions were sent back to hold the prisoners for further investigation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01

New York, December S1.--The advent of the new year brought the usual noisy demonstrations throughout the city of New York. The fact that New Years eve fell on Sunday, did not dampen the enthus- iasm of the tens of thousands of people who paraded the streets blowing great tin horns, ringing bells of all descriptions and finally with the coming of midnight resorting to all sorts of methods for the production of noise
 The chimes Jf Old Trinity brought to lower Broadway and Wall street the greatest throngs of new year merry makers For years the bells of this his- toric church have been rung as the sig nal of a new years birth, and tradition attaches an unusual interest to the priv ilege of being within hearing of their melodious tones when the last minutes of the old year have slipped away.
 Great cheers greeted the ringing of the chimes tonight and later when the strains of an old-fashioned hymn were heard. many of those in the crowd in the streets of the neighborhood uncovered their heads and joined in singing the familiar words.
 In the theatre and restaurant district of upper Broadway the crowds on the streets at Sunday night concerts and in the cafes were the largest in years. On the uptown streets many mery-malSers in carnival spirit indulged in confetti bat ties Small feather dusters were jabbed good naturedly into the faces of passers- by Everywhere there was. a spirit of revelry, and the new year's elcome was as noisy as New Workers K ew how to make it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
Hostler Found Murdered.

Lexington. December 31.-Murdered in his sleep, Richard Washington, a hostler at the Mansfield stock farm, was found today with his head split open with an axe Hts wife is under arrest charged with the crime. The police hurried to the Mansfield farm today in response to a telephone mes ge from Washington's wife, saying her husband had been killed. A bloody axe and dress belonging to the Washington woman stained with blood, and having the appearance of hay
 ing been washed, were found concealed. She alleges that two white men entered the house last night. each having a club. and beat Washington into insensibilty
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
ANOTHER ARREST
 IN BOMB MYSTERY
WIRE AND FISH LINE USED TO CAUSE EXPLOSION THAT KILL ED GOVERNOR sTEuNEN5ERG OF IDAHO.

Bols, ldaflo December 3l.-A man has been arrested at Caldwell. who the of ficers think may be the assassin of for mer Governor Frank steunenberg. His name has not been reported Five men in all have been detained on trivial charges, in order that their whereabouts may be looked up.
 When daylight dawned on the scene of yesterdays tragedy, it was found that the dynamite had been exploded by pull ing d wire Pieces of wire and waxen fish line were found in the trees in the lawn. Further, it is believed that two bombs were used to make certain of carrying out the purpose of the assassination They seem to have been together, both being pulled at once. It was quite definitely determined during the night that the mine was fired by wire.
 The explosive was placed against the post, against which the gate closed, and on the inside of the fence That post was to the victims left as he entered, but the force of the explosion caught him on the right, showing he turned partially in closing the gate. Had the mine been set to go off from the movement of the gate, the explosion would have occurred as he went in, and it is therefore cer- tain the mine was fired by wire, and that the assassin, knowing Steunenberg s habit of making the stop to close the gate, waited until he turned around.
 Shoshone county has offered a reward of $10,O00 for the apprehension of the mur- derers, and has sent its sheriff to assist in the search. It was in that county in the northern end of the state, that the Couer DAlene riots occurred in 1899. It Is prob able the funeral will be held in Bois, the body lying in state in the capitol building.
 The funeral of former Governor Steun- enberg will be held at Caldwell on Tues day at II o'clock The family preferred to have the honor of lying in state omit ted, clnging to the simple ideas that al- ways characterized the ex-governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
HONEY GETS CONCESSION.
Time to Mexico City from New York
 to be Reduced.

Tampico, Mex. December I.-Richard Honey of Mexico City has been granted a concession for a railroad connecting Tampco with the capital of the country. It is expected that when completed the line will reduce the trip between twelve and fifteen hours.
 day will be saved to passengers bound to Mexico City from the United States by water. and from San Antonio six hours. Engineers are already in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
CHIMES AND CHEERS GREET NEW YEAR Large Crowds Throng the Streets of New York NEWS FLASHED BY WIRE
 .EIa Advent of 1906 [ ;F AimedFto Re- motest corne 50 nited states by Teles' S,2 Telephone.
 Fey '''''t'''
NEWS FLASHED BY WIRE
NEW YEAR ARRIVES.

= Washington. December 31.-Tele-
 % graphic signals announcing the
 ' birth of the year 1906 were flashed -~ from the naval observatory through
 ~ the medium of the Western Union > and Postal telegraphic companies.
 + The signals was licked off at 12, 1.
 ' and o'clock, respectively, so as % to conform to the midnight hour
 < for Washington, central, Rocky < Mountain and Pacific coast time re- -< spectively. The midnight signals ' were repeated to all points readily
 % available by telegraph companies
 % through the United States to Hono- <
 % lulu and Guam and Manila, and
 < through Mexico to point in the -4 West Indies, and where possible, -> cities in South America, and to -< England and France.
 < The Washington midnight signal -> was flashed to the wireless tele- ' graph stations with a view to it's -> communication 10 ships at sea. No
 ~ attep.::>t. vas made as on previous -> occasions to circumvent the globe
 < with the flash signal. : The long distance telephone was -~ also utilized where available for . communicating the arrival of the ' new year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
covernment Makes Threat.

St. Petersburg, January 1.-An official communication published this morning re- fers to the threats of the revolutionary organs to renew the struggle this month. The government after declaring that these rash statements are of nature calculated to intimidate ill-informed people, an- nounces its determination to energetical- ly suppress all eparations for such a rising It declares that the rising If car ried into effect will be brushed with ev- rTfy means the power of the govern ment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
NEW YEAR GREETING.

Montgomery, January 1.-Night Editor of The Age-Herald:
 The men who make the Mont gomery Advertiser are think ing of you at midnight, and they want you to know that you and the men who make your newspaper have our best wishes. May the year just born bring you as many joys and as much prosperity as the dying year brought to you and to us. THE ADVERTISER.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
New Year in Rome.

Rome, December 31.-The close of the old year and beginning of the new year was celebrated in Rome in the merriest possible manner Splendid weather pre- vailed. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena amused their children with nov ing pictures The Pope, whose sisters dned with him, expressed his satisfac- ton at the manifestations of affection re ceived by him, and sent his blessing to the faithful throughout the world.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-01
Dewey Towing Nicely.

Cape Henry Va. December 31.- less communication at noon t1Sa2 the drydock Dewey and cons p5f the vessels 1sY miles s'n d u dock towi1G cely. At ne vii at the caI as north Id blowin thirteen m nRQur.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11
IN CONFERENCE
The Servers Decide to
Fire the Offending
Employees
IN ENGINEERS OFFICE

Members Williams and Hall. Engi-
neer Sarver and the board of public
service held meeting last night to
take action on the communication
from Sarver, recommending several
changes in his office. 1t looked like q
social session for a while as nobody
mentioned business. but this was eX-
planned when after some whispering
the reporters were requested to retire.
They said the session was secret and
there was nothing for publication.
1t is therefore hoped that the follow
ing secrets will not be divulged by
readers until further notice:
The communication recommended
the dismissal of House Sewer
Inspectors Ed. Bomberger and
Frank Owesney, as the number of
connections at this time of year are
too light to keep them busy. Sarver
asked that part of the money Saved in
this way be used to employ a drafts
man as that work is heavy at pres
ent, and when necessary he could also
assist the remaining inspector. The
would be able to render little assist
aDce in the office.
1t was agreed that the board of
public service submit a communica-
ton to council Monday night asking
that the necessary funds be appropri-
ated for employing an assistant engi-
neer to Te-assess sewer district No. /,
as the property holders refuse TO pay
the amount Of the former assessment.
Jesse Starrett, who was assistant un-
der the former engineer when the as
sessment was made and is therefore
well qualified for the work will be rec
| commended. The salary agreed to is
| 800 month for period not exceed
| ing two months, which is sufficient to
complete the work
| Also that Inspectors Bomberger and
| Owesney be released, dating from De-
cember 10 and that Alfred Holl be ap-
pointed as craftsman and assistant to
| the engineer at salary of SIS per
month. The appointment is not only
for the remainder of the month as all
the appointments are made the first
of the year.
This business was transacted in
about five minutes but they talked of
doings in the water works department
and everything under their control
without coming to any conclusion un-
til after 10 O'Clock when they ad
| iourned
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11
NEIGHBORHOOD.

New Philadelphia = Charles F.
Schenk and family are moving to Can
ton this week where Mr.. Schenk has
accepted a position.
Massillon-7J. j. Wise is busy raising
subscriptions for his. proposed public
park in Sippo Valley, colored plan
of which is now being exhibited. The
plan is meeting with favor and s15,-
900 has been subscribed. Thirtythous-
and dollars is necessary to secure the
land, but he feels confident of rails
ing this until the options expire, jan
uary |.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11
REQUISITION PAPERS
Received for Hiram WiIIiams--Not
Yet Signed by Governor

Received for Hiram WiIIiams-Not
Yet Signed by Governor.
Chief Smith received requisition pa
pers Friday morning from Governor
Hanley, of Indiana, for Hiram VII
liams, wanted at Muncie. The pa
pers were sent direct and have not
yet received the signature of Governor
Harris, but have been forwarded TO
Columbus. A letter from the Muncie
authorities said that an officer would
not be sent here and requested Chief
Smith to bring the man on at once
In order TO save time, Chief Smith
intended to take the prisoner by way
of Columbus and have the matter
Strengthened up. When Attorney Pie
ro heard of this he refused to let him
take the prisoner until the necessary
papers were secured and the start had
to be delayed.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11

Akron, Dec, IA grade of seven
feet between Union station and the
old forge, distance of mile will
be made by the Erie railway at an es
timated cost of $1,500,000. Prepara-
tions also will be made to double track
through the city. A double track be-
tween Akron and Youngstown has
been contemplated for some time, and
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11

Washington-On behalf of the state
department formal denial was made
of the report that treaty III. to be
negotiated between this government
and Japan for the exemption of Jap
anese laborers from the United States.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11
Death Of Mrs. Isabelle cIew.

Mrs. Isabella Clew, wife of william
Glew, of III Hazlette avenue, died at
her home Friday morning of tubercu-
losis. Besides her husband, several
children survive. Funeral services
win be conducted at the residence by
Rev e. o. Buxton, Sunday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Interment will he in
Westlawn cemetery.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11
RHeuMATlsM CURED in a DAY.

Mystic cure for Rheumatism and Neur-
aIgia radically cures in to days. Its
aetion- upon the system Ss- remarkable
and mysterious II removes at once the
cause and the disease Immediately dis
appears. The first dose greatly hsneAts.
Is cents and 81. Sold by the Durbin q
Wright Co.s pruggists. t2G South Mar
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11

GAINESVILLE, Dec. Miss Mae Wal
ters of Dillon, this county applied car
bolic acid to burn on her toe yester-
day Blood poisoning resulted, and
the toe had to be amputated. The
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11

l HAVE a flne opening for good
man we'll acquainted here to help me
organize the county Farmer or ex-
perienced man preferred. Work all
or part of the time. Call Tuesday,
Dec. IL, at Hotel Barnett, ask for
"The MN Man" S-dS
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11
TOO LATE 10 CLASSIFY.

BORROW MONEY BASY-s50 for
30 week payments; sl.2o a week on
household goods. watches, etc. Col
lateral Loan Bank. Bell 500n Stark
A-669. 800 w. Tuso. St.. Pm agent
20 call.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11

FOR SALE-Just arrived, an S-year'
old. sound, thin bay horse, weight
about 1900 lbs. A money maker. Price
s75 to quick buyer. Auction Barn,
s3s w. Third st. Stark phone 1910,
S-d3
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11
IN POLICE COURT

Theodore Murphy, as he calls him
self, the Italian who threatened a
conductor on the Massillon line with
a revolver, several days ago, while in
a drunken frenzy, pleaded guilty to
the charge. He was given fine of $25
and costs and thirty days in the work
house,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11

also repairs for all stoves furnished
on short notice. Highest cash price
paid for old stoves and junk. Bell 609,
Stark A-1343. S-d3T
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11

in the event of it being put through,
a double track will likely be laid be-
tween Chicago, O., and Akron.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11

FOR SALE at bargain one lot,
b0x100, on Springfield ave-, near Ohio,
Deuber Heig ats; reason for selling,
never expect to return to Canton.
Address p. o. Box No, 134, Detroit,
Mich. S-6d
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11

FOR SALE-Phonograph. complete
with recording and reproducing points;
is musical records. Price $12.60. Cost
$25. Call 231 w. Fourth St. even
fngs. o-dti
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11

William Lutz, charged by Lizzie
Sonnhalter with stealing her watch
last Sunday night, changed his plea
to guilty yesterday morning, He was
given fine of s25 and costs and thir-
ty days in the woFkhouse.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11

doctors expect to amputate the foot
in few days
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11
To Cure a Cold In One Day

All druggists refund the money If it fails
to cure. z. w. Groves signature is on
each box, 25C.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11

Ladies, see our special lines of $3.50
and $500 dress shoes. Rose.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11

The case of Theodore Myers, charged
by Mrs. Anthony Cherry with calling
her indecent names, was dismissed
yesterday morning for lack of evil
dence.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11

Little Johnny Jones is in town and
there are strong probabilities of his
remaining here for some time. Lit
tie Johnny gathered up a large sized
package and then lay on the sidewalk
to cool off when he was found by an
officer and run in.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11

STOVES-Giyen away at your own
sriee by Meyers at 455 Charles St.;
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1906-12-11

Rabbit dinner today at'the pelmOAt.
, 1906-11-30
TAKE SQU|NT At
YOUR BIG DOLLAR
NOTE THAT COIN HAS Slx-POINT-
ED STARS AND FLAG HAS
FlvE-PoINTED ONES.
Acting Director of Mine Notes That
Stars on Coin Came From English
Heraldry and Have Not Been
Changed During Life of This Ma
tion-FIag Stars by Washington.

Washington, D. c., Nov. 30.-It is
doubtful if one person in 100000 in
these United States ever noted that
the stars of the coinage of the country
have six points, while the stars of the
flag boast only five. 1t remained for a
Massachusetts woman, who wondered
at the inconsistency, to raise the ques-
ton, and this week Acting Director of
the Mint R. E. Preston explained the
reason for the difference.
Taken From HeraIdry.
1t seems that when the coinage was
first made recourse was had to Eng
fish heraldry, in which six points or
more denote a star, and this style
was accepted by the fathers of the
country, who were of English stock
and looked upon heraldry as being lit
tie short of divinely inspired. When it
came to the question of designing the
flag, it is known that George Wash
ington was a member of the committee,
and his views probably dominated his
colleagues.
Washington Stars Copied.
Washington, it will be remembered,
sported a coat-of-arms, and on the in,
sigma of his family the stars have only
five points. 1t is undoubtedly true that
the Washington stars were copied
for use on the flag. However, Director
Preston GOV other star" discrep-
ancies. The stars on the great seal of
the United States and on the presi-
dents seal are ive-pointed, while the
seal of the house of representatives
shows six-pointed lumiuaries.
, 1906-11-30
DEATH OF SISTER
OF LARAMIE LADY.

Mrs. J.. II. Merriam of this city, who
went to Denver early in the week, to
the bedside OF her sister, Mrs. Charles
G. Lamb, of Denver, has written to
friends here of the death Of her sister,
which occurred in that city Wednes-
day. Mrs. Lamb spent the summer
with Mrs. Merriam at her home at
Eighth and Custer streets, returning
about the first of September. The
Denver Republican of Thursday had
the following reference to the matter:
THE funeral services of Mrs.
Charles G. Lamb, wife of DR.. Lamb,
state veterinarian, will be held tomor-
row at the residence, 114O Corona, but
the exact hour will not be fixed until
some time today when the relatives all
reach Denver. Mrs. Lamb had been
i'll for some time past. She came to
Denver from Massachusetts about
twenty years ago. Beside her husband
she is survived by a son, Hawthorne,
and a daughter, Anna"