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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
OIua MoIitor Visits Prison.

Mannheim, August S.-There is no truth in the report that Olga Molitor. for the murder of whose mother Karl Hau was recently sentenced to death at Karlsruhe. has been arrested and imprisoned. The rpeort that she had been taken into custody arose from the fact that she came to the prison this afternoon to be confronted with Baron Karl Lindaneau who was arrested yes terday in connection with the Moltor murder. The conversation was of a short duration. The authorities decline to give out any information of what took place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
WORK FOR CITY TEACHERS.
They Must Get State License Same
 as County Teachers.

Montgomery, August S.-(Special)- It develops that under the provisions of the new code teachers of city schools will have to procure state license the same as those who teach in oth CT schools.
 George H. Thigpen of Brantley has been elected president of the Fourth District Agricultural school at Syla- cauga.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
ALGER'S WORK BARRED.
Like Mark TWain's, His Books Are
 Called Sensational.

Worcester, Mass, August S.-The worms of Horatio Alger, Jr., the noted writer of books for boys, have been barred from the shelves of the Worces- ter public library. Alger Is nowlin the same class as Mark Twain, Robert " Chambers Walt Whitman and other we'll known producers of literature some of whose works have been barred from free public libraries in Worcester county towns and cities.
 At the library the reason given for barring Alger's books, which have been on the shelves for years, is that they were not truthful and are too sensa- tional
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
WRIT OF MANDAMUS.
Judge Bache Tries to Compel Tele-
 phone Company to Reopen.

St. Paul, August S.-A Helena special to the Pioneer Press says:
 Judge Bache, in the United States court today issued a writ cf mandamus to compel the Rocky Mountain Bell Teleph one company, whose operators are on strike to resume operations, He declared that the company had a duty to perform and that service must be resumed. He said he would punish any one who attempted to interfere with the lines, but the mere fact that one person persudes another not to work, and uses no threats or force, does not justify the company in refusing to do it's duty to the public, adding that the company must operate its lines or forfeit it's franchise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Japanese Deported.

San Francisco August S.-A hundred and six Japanese. the largest number ever deported from this coast, will leave on the steamer Manchuria for the Orient today. The deportations consist of Jap anese caught stealing over the Mexican border into the United States. They were brought here by the inspector in charge of the immigration bureau at Ft. Worth,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Found Dead In a Stable.

Lorraine, O., August S.-Arthur L. Fitch, superintendent of construction for the Sheffield Land company of this city. was found dead in his stable last night, with a bullet wound In his head. It is believed to be a case of suicide, although Fitch's wife insists that he was murdered. Fitch was prominent and Drosperous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Abrupt End of Trial.

San Francisco. August 8.-The trial of Theodore V. Halsey for bribery was brought to an abrupt end this after noon by the illness of the defendant, who is confined to his home with an intestinal affection, which, according to his physician, may necessitate an operation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09

metal recepticle, and as soon as 1t ia securely there the ater is drained off It Is then frightened. and at once squirts the fluids from the bag. When it Is exhausted 1t is lifted out, the milk is collected and the basin Is pre-. pared for another.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Back From Mexico.

Evansville, Ind, August 8.-A mes sage from Henderson, Ky, states that Patrick Haffey of that city, who was in jail at Jiminez, Mex. has been re- leased and is on his way back to this country. His release was brought about by the American consul, the dispatch states.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
SENTENCES IMPOSED.
Three New York Men Are Convicted
 and One Discharged.

New York, August s-Three men con- vited, two pleading guilty and one dis charged in the court of special sessions today in cases involving attacks upon women and children in the last few days.
 Phillip Young, negro, pleaded guilty and was sent to the penitentiary for a year. Mike Gargone, 50-year-old shoe maker, was sentenced to three months in the penitentiary. Harry Williams aged 54 years, pleaded guilty. He and two others will be sentenced later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Foresters Elect Officers.

St. Paul, August S.-The interna- tional convention of the Catholic Or der of Foresters adjourned sine die tonight after selecting Montreal as the meeting place for the 1909 con vention and electing the following gazabos: High chief ranger, Thomas Runlon of Chicago high chief ranger, G. X. Biladoe of Montreal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Barrett Critically III.

Little Rock, Ark, August S.-Charles s. Barrett, president of the National Farmers Union of America, is critically i'll al the home of Ben Griffin, secretary of the Arkansas Farmers union fin Conway Mr Barrett is in Conway at tending the meeting of the state con- Xention of farmers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Mrs j. H. Erazee Dies.

Knoxville August S.-Mrs. J. H. Frazer, wife of Rev John H. Frazer D.D., one of the most prominent minis ters of this city and pastor of the Pilgrim Congregational church, died this afternoon at 1:15 o'clock, after an , extended illness. She was a well known club woman and church worker
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
onerators State Grievance.

Los Angeles, August S-The striking operators sent two communications to Superintendent Lamb of the Western Union this afternoon setting forth t1eir grievances and demands MT. Lamb accepted them but declined to make an answer. Upon receipt of this informa- tion the operators appointed a commit tee of five to wait upon MT. Lamb in person. The telegraphers believe that the Western Union operators of other
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Meetinn In St. Louis.

St. Louis. August S.-The refusal of a union man to work with one who took a striking telegraphers place in Chicago at midnight, and the discharge of a union man, have excited local op orators of the Western Union. The eX- ecutiye committe of the union is hold ing a meeting this morning to decide upon what action will be taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Police Seize Bombs.

Mocwo, August s.-The police today searched the imperial technical schools and discovered the central revolutionary laboratory for manufacturing bombs of a new pattern and tremendous explosives. regular supplies of which were being shipped to various interior points. The police seized number of bombs, 800 time-fuse appliances, topographic outfit and literature and arrested twenty male and female members of the schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Strike May Be Settled.

Los Angeles, August S.-The boiler makers strike on the Southern Pacific may be settled by an agreement to arbi- trate, following a conference this after noon. The boilermakers lodge will take action on the matter of arbitration to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09

cities are ready to join them in a sympath etic strike.
 There is a strong sentiment among the operators in favor of asking the operators of the Postal Telegraph com pany in this city to go out also in order to tie up the citys telegraph communi- cation completely
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Army Ennlneera Drown.

Koneigsburg, Prussia, August S.-A boat accident on the river Pregel to- day resulted in the drowning of nine men, all members of the engineer corps of the army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
Mrs. Taft No Better.

Milbury, Mass, August 8.-The con- dition of Mrs. Louisa H. Taft, mother of Secretary Taft, was unchanged to- night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09

Never let dealer sell you substi tute for an article you ask for. He is working for his own profit and not yours. Get what you ask for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-08-09
PALMER
 MAY HELP SOME
Central Americans Republics
 Tired of War
WANT CONFERENCE HELD
Each Little Republic Has Grievance, But No One Will Be First to Make Overtures for Set
 tlement of Troubles.

Washington, August S.-Most of the rep resentatives of the Central American re- publics who remain in Washington or vicinity called upon Acting Secretary of State Bacon today, this being diplomats day to talk individually with him for the proposal of @ general convention of delegates from their countries in Washing ton, to endeavor to reach an agreement likely to result in permanent peace in that quarter of the world. With all parties willing 10 enter upon such a con- ference, the difficulty appears to lie in the unwillingness of any one to take the initiative on account of personal pride.
 Each of the little republics thinks that it has a grievance against it's neghbors, and in the absence of an apology as a condition precedent to an international gathering, would have thA other party make the first advances. The state de- partment here, supported in principle by the Mexican government, Is extremely de- sirious of furthering this conference, but is stopped from formally proposing a meeting by the fear that it's motive might be misunderstood, and it be suspected of selfish designs, and unwarrantable in tervention.
 Hope for Agreement.
 It is understood that all of the minis ters are in constant communication with their home governments on this subject and as one of them today saidii, there is reasonable ground for hope that within a very short time through an exchange of notes or perhaps an informal personal meeting between the ministers here, an agreement can be reached for tn conven tion of tn delegates in Washington some time next winter.
 There have been other convention be- tween these countries looking to the preservation of the peace, but all were fatally defective in lacking a compul- sorry feature. So it has bene suggested that if another treaty Is drawn in Wash ington as the outcome of the projected convention it shall clothe America and Mexico with the positive duty of inter venng in the interests of peace in cases of disagreement that do not yield to treatment by the ordinary methods of diplomacy.
 Anniversary Celebration.
 Formal notice has been received from the provisional government of Honduras that September 15 next, the anniversary Ol IHe poHllcdl luutpeiueHCo ol CSheidi America, has been selected for the date which Honduras will return to a con- stitutional form of government, adopt ing the provisions Qf the constitution of 1S, 1. An election will take place in De- tober, following the election of a perma- nent president, and it Is understood the leading candidates are General Davila, president of the provisional government, and Dionisius Gutleriez, formerly a mem- Der of the cabinet and long prominent In the political affairs of Honduras.
 The decision to return to a permanent form of government was undoubtedly the result of the refusal of the state de- pertinent to recognize the present provis- ional government of Honduras several weeks ago.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-21
BUCOLIC YOUTH FLEECED.
Philadelphia Goes to Big City and
Soon Learns Its Ways.

New York, Jan. 20.-VirgiI KeIlar, fresh
from Philadelphia with S1,OOo in his pocket
TO invest, fell into the hands of the
wicked on Saturday afternoon in a place
at fj6 Seventh avenue. He was relieved
Of 5735 Of the investment money, but De
tective Sullivan and Policeman Mccain
ahy, Of the West Thirty-seventh street
station. who came TO his rescue found
$3.50 of It for him behind a sofa in the
place and 800 scattered on the floor. The
remaining $50 is still missing.
Kellar wanted his fortune told. Two
mulatto women officiated as seers. They
were Lena Morris, known to the police
as Boston Fan" and Jessie White, alias
'Slivers" AS future full Of wealth
was being built for Kellar, his pocket
book. containing the $l,0c0 was on its
way out of the room. When he saw a
vanishing figure in the doorway, he felt
instinctively for his pOcketbook and the
fortune-telling stopped abruptly.
Armed with a stovelifter. the investor
locked the doors, and fenced to keep of
the two women. He broke open a win
dow and yelled. Sullivan and McGanahy
came and arrested the two women.
Magistrate Barlow, in the West Side
Court. to-day held the women in 81, 900
bail each for examination. The police
said that the women were We'll known
TO them. and that a number Of arrests
had been made from the same house on
similar complaints
The Washington herald., 1907-01-21
MIDSHIPMEN GIVEN BIBLES
Annual Custom Followed by Seamen's
Friend Society at Annapolis.
One Hundred and Twenty-fOur Mem
bers of Senior Class Get Copy
of the Scriptures.
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Special 70 The Washington Herald.
Annapolis, Nd, Jan 20.-Pursuant TO a
custom Of many years. the American Sea
mems Friend Society Of New York to-day
presented Bibles TO the midshipmen Of
The senior class at the Naval Academy
The presentation took place in cOnnec-
ton with the morning divine services il
the chapel, and the presentation address
was made by Rev. G. Mcpherson Hunter
secretary Of the society.
4 large congregation. composed Of rela-
tives and friends Of the midshipmen,
naval officers. members Of their families
and others, and practically the entire stu
dent body OF midshipmen. was present.
The sermon was preached by Rev. John
Timothy stone, pastor Of Brown Memo
rial Presbyterian Church, Of Baltimore.
One hundred and twenty-four midship-
men received the Bibles, that being the
number Of seniors now at the Academy.
The first section Of the class, containing
eighty-six members. graduated in Sep
TENDER last.
The presentation was made at this time
because another section Of fifty will be
graduated February g and the others in
June
Tonight Rev. Mr.. Stone delivered an
interesting address before the Young
Mems Christian Association Of the Naval
Academy.
On Sunday next Bishop Potter. OF New
York, viii address the midshipmen.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-21
SEEK BAGGAGE THIEVES.
Richmond Detectives Go TO New
York with Regulation Papers.

Richmond, Va. Jan. 20.-DetectiVe
Sergts. Wren and Bailey have gone 10
New York with requstiOn papers for
Henry Allen. alias Harry Vance; Edith
Allen. alias Edith Stein. and Charles Mil
Ter, alias Charles Lewis. who are wanted
in Virginia upon indictments charging
them with stealing many hundred dollars
worth Of baggage from various railway
stations. Lewis Rogers, the young man
arrested here, just as he was shipping
trunks from the union depot, after he
had exchanged the baggage checks on
them, was the first Of the gang to get
into trouble Indictments against the
New York prisoners We're found on Sat
urday Immediately after the finding of
the grand jury Gov. Swanson issued
requisition papers.
1t is said. by those in position to know.
that a determined tight will be made by
Miller and the woman against coming to
Virginia for trial. In the meantime. ROg-
ers is keeping silent He has employed
counsel A few days after his arrest he
received a telegram which assured him
that he should have all the financial rs
sistaUCe necessary.
Two of those arrested in New York are
said to be members Of prominent fami-
lies.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-21
Alexandria Man Cut Up in
Riot Saturday Night,
CAR WINDOWS ARE SMASHED
Passengers Climb Over Seats 10 Es-
cape Injury-SOuthern Railway
fairs Are Common on Last Car.
Other Alexandria News of Interest.
WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
BELL Telephone 49,
Corner of Prince and KoYal Streets.


Alexandria. Va, Jan. s0.-Willism II.
Foote. a Southern Railway fireman, re-
siding at 2l9 South Payne street, appeared
at the statlon-house at an early hour this
morning and received emergency treat
ment for several severe cuts and bruises
on his face. which were inflicted in
general fight on the electric train which
left Washington at 1870 o'clock d. m.
for this city over the Washington. Alex
andria and Mount Vernon road. Accord
ing to his story, which was substantiated
by several companions who had been
passengers on the train. a condition Of
Wild disorder and confusion prevailed
in the smoking car for a considerable
time after the train left the Pennsyl-
vania avenue station. He said that sew
eraI persons became engaged in the fight,
which was raging so fercely between
Fourteenth street and the Highway
Bridge that the conductor stopped the
train for about fifteen minutes. While
the battle lasted fragments Of broken
glass and other missiles were flying
through the air, and passengers were
to escape injury. The train was crowded
with passengers. most Of whom assembled
in the motor car before the fray ended.
FOote declared he could not tell how the
affair started. His face and clothes were
covered with blood. but his injuries were
not Of a serious character. One Of his
companions. who gave his name as W. L.
Carr a railroad empIOye. also boarding
at 10 South Payne street. stated that he
had received a terrific blow in the face,
bat asserted that he was not otherwise
involved in the controversy. Footc gave
the police the names Of several railroad
men, asserting that they were involved in
the affair As the tTO.blo took place in
the District Of Columbia, the local police
have made no arrests.
Fights on the last train from Washing
ton Saturday nights have become frequent
Of late, according 10 the statements of
passengers
The Washington herald., 1907-01-21
DOLLIVER'S FIGHT NOT OYER
Cummins' Followers May Make
Trouble IN Caucus Tonight.
Definite Pledge Wanted from Sena-
tor TO support Chase for District
Attorney for Northern Iowa.

Des Moines, Iowa, Jan 2o.-On the sur
face. It looks as though United States
Senator J. p. Deliver would be renomi-
mated at the Republican caucus. which
convenes tomorrow night, and which will
De followed By the election Tuesday 1t
is declared. however. that the game OF
politics has not yet been fully played. and
that programme is being arranged
which, even though Deliver IS elected.
will not leave him free Of embarrassment
The Cummins followers. OF Progress
sives.' who are NOT pleased with the pro
posed distribution Of Federal patronage,
the details of which were arranged at a
caucus Of the Iowa delegation in Wash
ington several weeks ago are said to-
night 10 be preparing 10 offer a resolution
IN the Republican caucus tomorrow night
indorsing the candidacy of u. G. Chase,
Of Webster City, for district attorney for
Northern Iowa, while Deliver is known
to be pledged 20 VI. J Tobin, Of Vinton
for the position. If this resolution is
adopted. it is argued that it would make
Delivers acceptance Of the caucus nom
ination virtually a pledge TO support the
Progressive" slate for Federal patron
age.
The "Progressives" will have a small
majority over the "standpatters" in the
caucus.
Should Senator Deliver refuse to be
bound by the proposed pro-CHase caucus
resolution, there are several Progress
sive' leaders tonight who are declaring
that their side would be released from
obligations 20 support Deliver, and that
a free-for-all fight. IN which Gov. Cum
minis would be a central figure. would be
among the probabilities
Meanwhile. the Democrats are playing
a waiting game. They have decided to
hold their caucus one hour before the
Senatorial election takes place Tuesday.
They may cast their ballots for Claude
r. Porter late Democratic candidate for
governor There has also been consider
able talk of giving the complimentary
vote 10 Gen. James b. Weaver. AS there
are about thirty of them in joint caucus,
il is also said they may decide 10 take
a hand in the Republican game If the
right opportunity is afforded.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-21
LINERS HAVE ROUGH TRIPS
Winter Storms Encountered by YES
sells in Westward Passage.
Miss Ellen Terry Presides at Concert
Given in the saloon of the
Philadelphia.

New York. Jan. 20.-The steamer Phila-
delphia. from southampton and Cher
bCuTg. which arrived to-day. had severe
winter weather with northwest gales and
head seas. On January IL and Il she
made 81 and 347 knots respectively. and
was covered with ice caused by the
freezing Of flying spray. The steamer was
under reduced speed for over twenty-six
hours. Last evening a concert was held
in the saloon at which Miss Ellen Terry
presided. Miss Terry brings her company
Of twenty people.
Some one showed Miss Terry a news
paper clipping which quoted her as say
ing with regard TO her tour here. I'VE
shall not leave the civilized parts Of the
States. Our tour will not take us farther
west than Chicago, nor farther south
than Washington
"Oh, no; I never said that to any one, -
said Miss Terry. That IS absolutely IN
true"
Miss Terry's daughter, Miss Edith
Craig, who was appointed by Charles
Frohman to be supervisor Of stage man
agement Of the tour. accompanied the
players.
The trip was not undertaken as a fare
we'll. Miss Terry said to-day that she
would be glad to come TO America as long
as the Americans cared to have her
The German Lloyd steamer Princess
Irene arrived this morning from Genoa,
Naples, and Gibraltar, after a rough pas
sage She experienced squally weather
with rough seas throughout On January
Il the wind blew a gale from the north
west, with rain and snow squalls and
high seas. The steamers engines were
run at reduced speed for twelve hours.
While at Genoa the Princess Irene had
q new deck built giving more room and
better accommodations for steeTage pas
sengers.
The steamer Campania arrived to-day
from Liverpool. Heavy northwest gales
prevailed throughout the passage, with
tremendous high head seas, and at times
terrific squalls. On January Is the
steamer made only 3l6 knots. The vessel
was covered with ice when she reached
quarantine
Among the passengers were Ri Rev.
Charles p. Anderson, d. D, Bishop Of
Chicago; A. Barnard Cowtan, J. W.
Daniels, Harold s Forwood, T NJ. Hill
Hard, and Very Rev Walter Sumner.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-21
FIRE THREATENS BLOCK.
Blaze in Candy Kitchen Looks Seri-
FOus at First

About 1 o'clock this morning fire was
discovered on the second floor Of Reeves
confectionery establishment, 1903 r street
northwest, by one of the bakers working
on the floor above. The fire broke out in
the front Of the building in the room used
as the candy kitchen. Before any streams
could be brought to play by the firemen
the whole second floor was a mass Of
flames; it looked as if the entire building
was doomed.
In few minutes, however, the depart
ment had the fire under control. and pre-
vented it from spreading to the floors
above and below. After examining the
building Chief Wagner was unable to as
certain the exact cause Of the fire.
The building, which is owned by
Thomas Hyde was damaged to the ex-
tent of about $1,000 The loss to the
stock and outfit is estimated at 5000.
The building was fully insured.