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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
ALLOTMENTS FOR
 PANAMA BONDS
SECRETARY CORTELYOU GIVES OUT A LIST OF BIDDERS WHO WILL BE ALLOTTED ISSUES OF BONDS.

Washington, December 7.-Seeretary Cortelyou today announced the allot- ments of Panama bonds sold to various list of purchasers made public did not include individual buyers in bonds, but merely the national banks which acquired the bonds for the purpose, presumably, of increasing their circulation. The aver age price paid for the bonds was a small fraction over 103. The highest price paid for any amount was 106S75, for coco bonds by the Farmers and Merchants National bank of Onley, Va. The lowest price re- ceived by the government for the bonds allotted was 102.125, and considerable amount of the issue was allotted at that price. The allotments were made in sums of Sl0,000 and upward hundreds of banks taking the bonds at their bids in sums up to several million dollars. Among the banks to which were allotted bonds in the sum of s100,00o upward and the prices paid for them are as follows:
 Lowry National bank, Atlanta, Ga, $500, GOO at 10411.
 Dothan National bank. Dothan, Ala, s100,O0O at 1O4.
 Merchants and Farmers National bank, Charlotte, N, C., $lOO,0oo at 1O3.27.
 National Bank of Commerce, Norfolk, Va, s20O,0O0 at 10S 25
 Florida National bank, Jacksonville, Fla, s10o0O0 at 103.90.
 National Bank of Jacksonville Fla. s.e0,000 at 103.
 First National, Vicksburg, Miss. s1O0.- Quo at 10S.
 National Bank of Jacksonville, Fla, si00,000 at 1O2. .75.
 Florida National, Jacksonville, Fla, S2OO,000 at $1C' 65.
 National Bank of Jacksonville, Fla, s100,O00 at 102.5O.
 -rst National Bank, Roanoke. Va. $10o,000 at 10250.
 Palmetto National, Columbia, s. C., $200,0 900 at 102 50.
 Atlanta National, Jacksonville. Fla. $10O,000 at 102 50.
 National Bank of Jacksonville, Fla, s100,000 at 102. .25.
 The largest allotments made were:
 National City bank of New York, $2.600, GOO at varying prices.
 National Bank of Commerce. St. Louis, $1, ,95O 900.
 Merchants National of Philadelphia, $1, 400, GOO.
 National Copper bank of New York, $1, ,O00,OO0.
 Third National of St. Louis, s600.000 and the Mechanics National of New York, which secured $l,000,0O0 in lump at 102. IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
AGENCY FOR COTTON.
Farmers Union Will Establish Offices
 In New Orleans.

New Orleans, December 7.--An- nouncement was made today that next week there will be esta blished in New Orleans by the Louisiana division of the Farmers Educational and Co-Op- erative Union of America, an agency to handle the cotton now stored away in warehouses in various parts of this state, Arkansas, Mississippi and south = ern Texas
 The New Orleans agency will serve as "middleman," between spinners and producers.
 Members of the unions executive committee meet here next Tuesday to select location for the agency.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
of out of town papers, about

Not one of the other correspondents had been given Q copy The envelope which bore the address of Wharton Golden and carried the paper to him at envelope. It bore no business heading or printing of any kind. The address on the envelope had been written with Q typewriter and 2-cent stamp was used.
 The paper had not been through the postoffice, although the stamp bore evl dence of an attempt at cancellation. The cancellation was made by q black smudge made with a finger to initiate 0 regular official cancellation, but there was no Iostoffice cancellation upon it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
Biq Cotton Receipts.

Jackson, Miss. December 7.-(Speclal J. The Gulf Compress company here reports that it has received 30.337 bales of cotton tor date this year as against 1909 last year to the same day, and that it has shipped out 23,22i bales this season, as against 12,767 last year to this date. This large increase in receipts is accounted for on the ground that the cotton buyers Of Jackson have been making special ef- forts to increase the cotton receipts, and the facilities for handling by the com press have been improved
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
Kindergarten Convention.

New Orleans, December 7.-Superin- tendent Warren Easton of the New Or leans public schools. announced tonight that the 18th annual convention of the International Kindergarten union will be held in New Orleans March 30 to April ,, inclusive. About 2000 delegates are expected from all countries in which kindergarten workers are or ganiZed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS.
Fire Insurance Company Files voIun.
 tary Petition.

New York, December 7.-The Excelsior Fire Insurance company, for which Attor- ney General Jackson sought a receiver Saturday, applied to the supreme court today for voluntary bankruptcy
 The application was made through T. B. Armstrong, John G. Jenkins and other directors of the corporation. Justice Traux appointed J. Campbell as referee to investigate it's merits.
 Among the assets claimed by the insur- ance company Is deposit of $l39,ooo in the Borough Bank of Brooklyn, which the directors of the bank repudiated as nc titious" on October 25, the day the pank closed The incorporators of the lhsur ance company include William COW anu the late Howard Maxwell, who were in- dicted in connection with the suspension of several of the Brooklyn banks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
Appeal In Tax Case,

Jackson. Miss. December 7.-(Special)- An appeal to the supreme court has been taken by State Revenue Agent Wirl Adams in his back tax suit for $243.S6 against the J. J. Newman Lumber com pany of Hattiesburg. The revenue agent demanded this assessment at the hands of the City Council of Hattiesburg, and they declined to make the assessment having exempted the concern from muni- cipal taxation. The suit covers the years from 1899 to 1907, inclusive.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
Many More WiIl Die,

Pittsburg, DecemberF IA special tele- gram to the Gazette-Times from Fair mont, w. Va, says That at least 10 members of the heroic band of rescuers will die of gas poisoning is admitted to- day by physicians who are attending them, as they are drawn out of the mine unconscious. Of the 300 more widows of the victims at least 50 are prosrated and a dozen temporarily insane That many of these will die from the shock is prob able.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
Bobby Walth0ur Loses
 In Great Bicycle Race

American and at the end of the third mile Darragon was within ten yards of Walthour who was trying his best to TO- cover his lost ground. They remained in this order for nearly half the journey. Walthour being unable to shake off tho foreigner In the eighth mile Walthour lost his pace and the Frenchman passed him, and mile further on he lapped Walthour, winning by nearly two laps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
Mrs. Bryan Sails.

New York, December Mrs. w. J. Bryan and her youngest daughter sailed today on the steamship Friedrich Der Gross, for Europe They will spend the winter abroad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
BUYING CHEAP GLASSES

Is false economy. James H. Finders Toric and 1<ryptok glasses are optically perfect and are the most dressy and comfortable glasses made, Scientific Op- tician, 3O6 North Nineteenth street. Bell phone 56S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08

Every man in town should see OUT special values; one third off on all suits and over coats. Our $25 suit or overcoat for $17.70. None better.
 MARLEY 6 BAUMAN.
 1924 First Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
WEEK END GOSSIP
 AT STATE CAPITOL RaiIroad-State Litigation Holds
 Front of Stage TIE RAIL ROAD CONFESSION Discovers That It Has No Authority to De Much of Anything, and
 Calls Conference of Other
 State Commissions.
TIE RAILROAD COM MISSION
BY HERVEY w. LAIRD.

Montgomery, December 7.-(Special.)- The long talk of the week has been de- voted largely to the railroad-state liti- gation, with the citing of Solicitor Stegall on a charge of contempt and the dis covery that the railroad commission Is restrained on most everything about the railroads as features. Governor Conner took a flyer to Washington, had a snack to eat with the President and told him how Judge Thomas G. Jones will not be good about the new state laws, no doubt.
 The citing of Solicitor Stegall is dis cussed in every walk of Efe. No young man in the state has ever been more popular with his people and those who know him can not bring themselves to believe that he would do an unbecom- ing thing knowingly It Is anticipated that there will be q great many here Monday when he answers before Judge Thomas G. Jones to the charge of 'mis- behaving to a deputy marshal. He has been very busy during the week with his court at Eufaula.
 Governor Conner will not get back to his office before the middle of next week, like ly, as he has a lot of matters to look after not only in the east but after he gets back to Birmingham. He regret ed very much that he had to be out of the state just now, but saw no way to help it. He will be back by the time the hearings in the railroad cases are faxe1 nm
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
Speaker at Banquet.

New York. December 7.-James E. Graybill of the Georgia society was one of the speakers tonight at the eighteenth annual banquet of the Delaware so- ciety
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
Railroad Commission.

The Alabama railroad commission, hay ing discovered that it has no authority to do much of anything just now, in the face of the railroad restraining or ders, has called a conference of the com missoners from all the other southern states to talk the situation over. It is believed that in this way some uniform plan may be adopted with regard to rates and control in general way.
 It has been a source of trouble from the first that the commission has not been able to work with adjoining states rulings at times affecting both in a bad way. It is thought that if the states that are now trying to regulate the roads could get together they might agree on general plan that would not only be good for the people, but the roads All agree that most of the trouble has grown out of the lack of general understanding.
 This commission has been a hard work ing body from the first. It has been in the habit of sitting several days each month and even then the docket has at times crowded them. The cases now pend- Ing are such as to take up much of the time, especially in the matter of putting in new rates.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-08
\ HOTEL pIERREPONT

ABSOLUTEL1 FIREPRUOF.
 13, 45, 47 West 32d St.
 one Door from Broadway,
 NEW YORK CITY. superior, perfectly appointel hotel, appealing especially to people of re- fnement
 EUROPEAN PLAN. Room, with bath, $2.50, $500 & $4.00. parlor bedroom and bath, $500 and $6. 2 bedrooms, parlor and bath, SC, $7 & $S
 HARRY l.. BROWN. of Hotel Victoria, Boston, and Isles- horo Inn.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

small sums of cash, while in AL buquerque, for instance. deposit Ors cannot obtain a red cent of cash. Of course clearing house certificates are given in lieu of cash, and which are just as good. The business of the entire coun- try is now being practically car ried on with paper money.
 As an illustration for those iii Winslow who doubt the sta bility of the Navajo County Bank, we print below a telegram from MT. John H. Page, of Phoenix, who is the Territorial Bank Examin- CT, and which was sent in res ponse to a request from Mir. Bur bage for him to come to Wins low and examine the condition of the bank:
 "Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. 5, 1907. "W. H, Burbage,
 "Winslow, Ariz.
 No need my making examina- tion. 1 know your condition perfectly. Your bank is as strong, safe and conservative as any in Arizona.
 JOHN H. PAGE,
 Bank Comptroller"
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12
WaggIng Vigorously.

Speaking of physical culture" said the man who posed as an authority, there's nothing like exercise to stim- ulate growth
 Not always" replied the other man; I've got young fox terrier that exercises his stumpy tail every time any one speaks to him, but the tail doesn't seem to grow any"
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

The last of the colonist excur- sion trains passed through here last week on their way to Cali fornia. This traffic was so heavy that 1t was necessary to run two and three sections of the regular passenger trains and sometimes double-head As a result of this migration to the land of perpetual summer num- erOus trains of dead-head equip ment are on their way east.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12
The Divine Collapsed.

A certain eminent preacher in a lit tie New England town was asked by one of his flock who was more noted for his wit than his religious tenden- cies, if he had heard the latest defini- tion of Intemperance and Eternity He replied that he had not, and re- ceived the following definition:
 That intemperance was a vile of the devil, and eternity was a devil of a while!"
 The divine collapsed.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12
School Notes

Yesterday ended the first term or quarter of the school year. On Wednesday noon each pupil will receive report card. Par ents will please see to it that the card IS brought home, examined and signed by them and prompt ly returned to the teacher.
 On account of the unusually wet weather the attendance of a few pupils has been too irregular for good work. Parents should never write an excuse for a pupil who has been truant and should concur with the teacher in secur- ing regular, punctual attendance.
 Parents are urged to visit the schools and see their children at work and thus encourage them and show an appreciation ot the work of the teachers.
 The Territorial Superintendent having refused to grant Miss Gil bert a certificate it has been nec- essary to employ new teacher. Miss Sadie Young, of Los Ange- les, has been secured. Miss Young is an excellent teacher and we believe will give satisfac- tion to all. Miss Gilbert will re- turn to her home in Los Angeles.
 Miss Alma Sutton has been elected to a position in the Los Angeles schools and has resigned her position here. Miss Sutton has taught successfully in the schools of Winslow for the past four years and we regret very much to see her leave. Miss My CTS has been engaged to teach the primary department.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12
The Other Side of the Case.

You will admit that a man in pub lie office ought not to devote himself to money making"
 Yes" answered Senator Sorghum; but at the same time call attention to the fact that no one gives man a. rebate on either the luxuries or the necessities of life simply because he happens to be patriot
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

On account of the work of hauling cinders being fairly well along, as well as wanting to use the ballast cars in the coal trade, Conductor Carlson and crew have been taken off the cinder hauling trade and will be again
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12
The Reason,

Squiggs-I don't see why you refer to Beaten as tailor-made man. I'm. sure he's not extraordinarily well dressed.
 Squaggs-No, not that, but because old Ships, the tailor, made him pay for a suit of clothes, which was the first thing he has ever been known to pay for.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

During the week past poles have been set and wires strung along the platform at the Santa Pc depot and four arc lights have been installed. One light is at the extreme east end of the plat form, another at the crossing at the east end of the depot, a third directly in front of the agents S office, and one located so as to light the way along the walk past the hospital to the company cottages on the south side of the track. The hospital and reading room have been wired for electric lights and the juice will be turn ed on there in a few days.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12
Subordination.

What is her idea of a good hus- band?" asked the woman who was making tidies.
 Her idea of good husband" an swered the one who was embroider- ing, lis man who cant afford to smoke cigars or go to the races be- cause his wife plays bridge whist"
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

Governor Joseph H. K1bbey, of Arizona, passed through here Sunday on his way home to Phoenix, after a trip east, during which time he had a conference with the President.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

Rev. Father Connolly and T. H. Shuhin made visit this week to lack Toben, an old Indian trader residing about fifty miles north of WinsloW.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12
Probably.

Ten years ago he used to stick to her like her shadow. I suppose that was due to the fact that he was younger then"
 Somewhat; but due more to the fact that she was younger them Houston Post
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

assigned to the chain gang. A few more weeks will probably wind up the work at the Cinder Pit, when it will be closed down for the winter.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

Colonel C. F. Ainsworth, one of Phoenix's prominent attor- nevs, was a business visitor III our town this week.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

 EFFECTED
By National Financial
 Troubles

ne recent Ilnanclal pa1llc, which started a couple of weeks ago III Wall Street by the failing of the Knickerbocker Trust Con- pany, has effected the entire country, and had it not been for measures taken by the prominent bankers of the country, a panic, such as has never been known in the history of the United States, would have resulted.
 Arizona, like ali other parts o1 the United States, has been effect ed by the financial furry. Near lv all the Arizona banks immedi. ately protected themselves by forming clearing houses in cities or towns where there IS more than one bank The same meth cd has been employed by all the banks in the large cities.
 Here in Winslow there was some little furry last Saturday caused by some malicious person who spread the report over the town that the Navajo County Bank had suspended. Of course this lie caused certain depositors who did not take the time to make proper inquiries regarding the banks condition, to immedi ately withdraw their deposits However, the tide of withdraw als was soon stopped by the businessmen of the community who co-operated with the bank in allaying the feeling of unsafety that existed among certain per sons. The deposits withdrawn were very small and this week most of those who withdrew their money have re-deposited 1t The Navajo County Bank has protected itself by issuing checks on other banks where 1t has money deposited, in lieu of pay. ing out cash. This is the same method employed by other finan. cial institutions. who will not send country banks their depos. it's in cash.
 All the businessmen of Wins. low will accept the Navajo Coun. ty Banks checks as they know they are perfectly good and just the same as gold.
 It has been feared by some that the bank here would be unable to obtain sufficient amount o cash for the purpose of cashing the railroad checks on next pay. day, but Mir. Burbage, the presi dent of the bank, has taken the matter up with the treasurer (: the Santa Fe system, and has the assurance that the bank vii be sent money with which tc cash checks if there is any possi ble way 1u which to procure the
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

The Japanese residents of Win slow celebrated in a fitting man. ner the anniversary of the birth of the present Mikado of Japan Monday.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

Dr. George P. Sampson came in from the Health Resort yes terday and reports things run ming smoothly.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

w. F. Williams has resigned his position as Under Sheriff and H. B. Allen, of Holbrook, has been appointed to the position by Sheriff Woods.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

Weddings in Mexican town oc- cur quite frequently these days, there having been another one Monday.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

Judge Finn sentenced H. C. Donleigh to ten days in jail for being drunk and disorderly.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

Garland Lish and Homer CreS- well were initiated into the Elks Thursday night.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

District Attorney Geary return ed from the mountains Wednes- day loaded down deer
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

Sheriff Woods and family were Winslow visitors Thursday.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

F. w. Nelson was in W1nslow Saturday transacting business.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12
Saturday on business.

EX-Sheriff HOuck was in town few hours Thursday.
Holbrook argus., 1907-11-12

Saturday on business.
 Ex-Sheriff Houck was in town a few hours Thursday.
 Sheriff Woods and family were Winslow visitors Thursday.
 F. w. Nelson was in W1nslow Saturday transacting business. Garland Lish and Homer Cres- well were initiated into the Elks Thursday night.
 District Attorney Geary return ed from the mountains Wednes- day loaded down deer.
 Judge Finn sentenced H. C. Donleigh to ten days in jail for being drunk and disorderly.
 Weddings in Mexican town oc- cur quite frequently these days, there having been another one Monday.
 Dr. George P. Sampson came in from the Health Resort yes terday and reports things run ming smoothly
 Colonel C. F. Ainsworth, one of Phoenix's prominent attor- nevs, was a business visitor III our town this week.
 The Japanese residents of Win slow celebrated in a fitting man. ner the anniversary of the birth of the present Mikado of Japan Monday.
 w. F. Williams has resigned his position as Under Sheriff and H. B. Allen, of Holbrook, has been appointed to the position by Sheriff Woods.
 Rev. Father Connolly and T. H. Shuhin made a visit this week to Jack Toben, an old Indian trader residing about fifty miles north of WinsloW.
 Governor Joseph H. K1bbey, of Arizona, passed through here Sunday on his way home to Phoenix, after a trip east, during which time he had a conference with the President.
New-York tribune., 1907-03-24
ANGLO-RUSSIAN PACT.
Slight Delay H'M Not Jeopordi1e a
Settlement.

London, March 23.-There is some slight de-
lay in the conclusion Of the Anglo Russian
agreement. owing to the failure of the Ameer OF
Afghanistan and the Emperor OF China 10 reply
10 certain suggestions which had been referred
TO them regarding Afghanistan and Tibet re-
spectively In spite Of this satisfactory progress
is being made and in the mean time a definite
understanding exists.
Unless unforeseen circumstances intervene, the
signatures will shortly be attached To a docu-
ment which will settle all the questions which
for years have caused i'll feeling between the two
countries. The document will probably be
signed at ST Petersburg, Ambassador Nicholson
acting for Great Britain.
II is officially stated that the agreement is In
no way a menace 10 any other power and does
not threaten the integrity of Persia. Neither
does IL interfere with the vested interests of
other powers IN that country. The BaSdad Rail
way does not come within the geographical
questions forming the subjects of the negotia-
tions but il will come up later between the four
powers Interested namely Great Britain, Rus
sa, Germany and France.
New-York tribune., 1907-03-24
BOY TWICE KIDNAPPED.
Taken from Mother, Who Took Him
from George Kuegcr'S Friend.

Berlin. March 23.-A dispatch to the "Tage-
blatt' from Hanover says that Eddy KrieSer
twelve years old. the of George Krieger. of
Chicago. who married the daughter of DIR. Bart
had been kidnapped by two masked persons
while the lad was staying At Hamburg Appar-
emily Young Krieger has been twice kb!nappcd
The boys father. after securing a divorce from
his wife in America secretly brought tine hoy
with him to Germany and intrusted him TO a
friend living I'm Hanover The lads mother has
since married . DR.. Macdonald. and came tn
Germany in order TO obtain the boy. who had
been located at Hanover by detectives i'm her
employ. She took the lad with great secrecy
To Hamburg. from which place he has now dis
appeared.