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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
- -----%ee--------------- FOOTSTEPS HAVE MEANING.
No Two Persons Walk In Quite the
 Same Manner.
From the New York ress.

From the New York ress.
 Did you ever notice the individuality of footsteps?' asked the man whose of fee opens into long hall, up and down which a great many people walk every day. Well, l have. and there's a lot in it. I have got so I can tell the tread of almost everyone I Know well before he enters my door.
 No two people walk quite the same, and as a rule, everybody, under ordinary circumstances. puts down and lifts up his feet in way that doesn't vary l can recognize without trouble the quick ner- vous stride of the man who has the room next to mine, the light footballs of my stenographer the peculiar shuttle of the dean of our TOW. There isn't the least difficulty in telling the identity of fre- quent visitors to my sanctum ere they appear. for there is the telltale revelation brought to my ears before my eyes rest upon them Just little observation does the trick"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20

this afternoon. and was given a ring as security for the money he demanded
 This afternoon he called again and was offered a $1000 bill, but he declined it., saying he must now have $25O0 in small bills. Detectives were hidden in the room at the time. Then the man called again and accepted $1000 in bills and promise to pay $1500 more when the ring was re- turned. The detectives who had been hid- ing then apepared and placed Voecks under arrest
 He said that Tornberg, who says he is a bank clerk, was outside with the ring. Tornberg was arrested and the ring was found in his pocket. Both men were locked up at police headquarters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Fatally Shot In a Dispute.

Bristol. Tenn, October 19.-A special from Baileytown, Tenn. says: John w Strong. 40 years old. and q rominent citizen of Green county, was probably fa- tally, shot by Lee Rader, a brother-in-law late Yesterday, as a result of a property settlement following a divorce between Strong and his wife Rader is brother in-law of Strongs divorced wife and went with her in company with an officer to take possession of property decreed as RlimonY. when the shooting occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
ONE TRAlNMAN KILLED.
Ten Persons Are Injured In Head-on
 Collision.

Chicago, October 19-One trainman was killed and ten other persons were injured in a head-on collision between two suburban passenger trains of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad near Grand avenue, this city. tonight Walter Cushing, engineer of the north bound train, was arrested and is being held pending an investigation of the accident by the police.
 The dead man is Harry Larson, 90 years old fireman of the northbound train. The train crews tell conflicting stories of the cause of the wreck each engineer claiming that he had the right of way. Most of the injuries consist of cuts and bruises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Death Sentence Affirmed.

Chattanooga, Tenn. October l9-A spe- cial to the Times from Knoxville says: The supreme court today affirmed the lower courts death sentence passed on John McPherson for the murder of Grant Smith and Deputy Sheriff Walker more than a year ago. and December II is fixed as the date of the execution. McPher- son created reign of terror in Knox vile on the night he shot down Grant Smith in his own home and killed Deputy Walker, while escaping in a buggy with his father and sweetheart. His father Dr. McPherson, is under penitentiary sentence for compilicty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
BLACkMAIL GAME FAILS.
Raymond Hitchcock Calls Turn On
 Two Conspirators.

New York, October 19.-Hugo Noecks and Frank O. Tornborg were arrested to- night at the Astor theatre on complaint of Raymond Hitchcock. the actor charged with blackmailing. The arrest followed the publication of a number or stories in which an unnamed prominent comedian" who is described as "the star of a successful Broadway production,
 was accused of gross misconduct. It IS said that Voecks had recently written d number of threatening letters to Hitch cock. demanding money. and that he final lv called at the theatre last night and demanded S1O00 for the suppression or certain stories which were discreditable to Hitchcock and which Noecks threat encd to have printed unless he received the money. He was asked to call again
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAD.
Young Woman Receives Present on
 Her Wedding Day.

Appleton. Wis, october 19.-(speeial')- A present from dead father to u bride was the unusual incident which marked the marriage here of Miss Salhe E. Ramsey and Rolla Barnum Watson of New York.
 The present consists of a chest of sil- yer valued at several thousand dollars and came from England. consigned to Mrs Snllie Ramsey Watson. as per or der of Bertin Ramsey. It develops that the present was ordered as sur prise MT. Ramsey died suddenly last june in d Chicago hospital without re- ferring to it.
 The bride and bridegroom met on board a steamer bound for Europe last sprtg and their engagement was announced In Italy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Heinze Makes Statement.

New York. October 19.-F. Augustus Heinze tonight gave out a statement in which he said that in the former inter view which he gave out he did not intend to reflect on the committee of the clear ing house. His criticisms. he said, re- ferred to other bankers, who had made statements regarding the Mercantile Ma tional bank, but these bankers were not members of the clearing house committee He had no intention of criticsing any member of that committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Taft's Narrow Escape.

Manila, October 19.-While return ing from Fort William Mckinley last night the horses attached 10 the car riage in which were Secretary Taft and Governor General Smith ran away. A detective who was on the box took the reins from the hands of the driver, but he was not able to bring the horses down. He succeeded, however in guiding them into ditch and stop ping the carriage. Neither occupants nor horses were hurt. There is no official programme for tomorrow. and the Secretary consequently will have free day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Operators Seekinu Work.

New York, October 19.--Vice President E. J. Nally of the Postal Telegraph company today authorized the announce ment that more than 20 of the striking tlegraph operators in this city today made application for reinstatement and that Postal managers in a number of cities throughout the country reported that they had also received an unusually large num- Der of applications. MT. Nally said that the number of applicants from the strik- ers' ranks in this city exceeded any day since the strike began
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
PASS BOOK TURNS UP.
Deposits In Mrs. Cassie ChadWick's
 Name Are Large.

Cleveland, O.. October 19.-A pass book showing deposits of over S3O0,OOO in favor of the late Mrs. Cassie Chadwick in q Pittsburg bank came into possession of Nathan Losser. the referee in bankruptcy today. The deposits were made on June 10, 1902. and the referee says there is nothing to indicate that the account was checked against al all. The deposits were made about the time of Mrs. Chad wick's dealing with the late James w. Friend of Pittsburg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Soldiers Arrive at Camp.

Pensacola, October 19.-About 1000 of the Florida state troops arrived here today to go into camp at Forts Pickens and McRea with the regular army. where they vii be trained ill drilling and target practice for the next ten days. None of the men was seriously injured in the derailment of the trains on which they were travel ing yesterday
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
O'Leary Will Finish Walk,

Cincinnati October 19--Dan O'Leary, the 64year-od pedestrian. who fl days ago started to walk a mile every hour until he had completed 1000 miles finished his 9s6-mile at o'clock this afternoon He is in good condition and is expected to complete his thousandt mile at O clock tomorroM morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Bryan Paragraphs on Labor. William Jennings Bryan in the Reader o


 September
 The settlement of labor question: should not be left to the laboring meJ alone, for the whole of society is 1nter ested in every question which concert those who are engaged in manual labor,f
 The industrial controversies among the advanced nations are due to the gfnw- ing strength and independence of the wage-earners rather than to any retro- grade movement.
 Tn the United States the condition of the laboring man is not what it ought to be when compared with the importance of the position which he occupies.
 Our government can be made what the people want 1t to be, and they should want it to be the protector of equal rights and the enemy of privilege.
 Ads illustrated with good cuts are trade winners-The Gawk makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20
Deleuates for Peace.

San Jose Costa Rica October 19.-- Luis Anderson, minister of foreign af- fairs, and Joaquin B. Calvo the Costa Rican minister at Washington, have been selected by the government to rep- resent it at the approaching Central American peace conference to be held at the American capital.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-10-20

hard swing to the body Then Moran smashed three rights and lefts to the body and jaw in rapid succession, and O'Toole clinched just as the gong sounded the end. It was Moran's round and fight
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-25

captain, seeing that the gunboat was
gaining on him, made virtue Of ne
cessity and shut Off steam. A boat was
lowered from the Montauk and Ensign
Haven boarded the blockade runner
with prize crew.
"Would yo' mind telling me how you
got ON to usT' asked the PetFevS cap
tain.
you've got a rooster aboard. We
heard him crow"
The captain looked at the Yankee.
The Yankee smiled.
care you what you pretended to be
or nOtT' asked the captain.
1--WE been layin' for this prize"
"But the dispatch from Richmond.
How did you manage thatT
''Basy enough. waylaid the mes
sengsr who brought the reply, took his
message and sent my own reply by an
other messenger while l gave the reg
ular one a supper"
The southerner, with flaming eyes,
made q dash for the Yankee, but be.
fore he could reach his prey the latter
had whipped out a revolver and COW
cred him. This cooled his ardor, and a
couple Of marines put the captain I'M
der arrest.
The Yankee went on board the gun
boat and informed Lieutenant Spanker
that he was employed by the United
States government to hunt up block
ade runners and arrange for their cap
ture. He worked in his own way and
ON commission, his pay being in prize
money derived from the captures he
brought about. He showed the dispatch
he had taken from the messenger from
Richmond to the captain warning him
that the pretended dispatch bearer was
m tmpostor. He also opened his letter
to the emissary In London, and II con-
tanned waste paper.
You'd better be satisfied with your
job" said the lieutenant. The next
time you try such a foolhardy game
you'll probably swing"
J. EUGENE DRAPER
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-25

Washington" recently published by
Doubleday. Page \ Co. The letters
were written by Washington to his
secretary and other persons. chiefly.
however, to Mr., Lear.
As 70 the miniature portrait, Mrs.
Eyre says In her Introduction to the
book, THE setting Is of gold. bordered
By a narrow band OF blue enamel
edged on each side by see,i pearls.
Tobias Lear was held In very high
esteem by General Washington. as
these letters show Lear WAS quite a
young man when he became secretary
10 Washington lie served through
WaBhlngton's eight years In the pres
hsncy and remained with his CHIEF un.
I'll the latter's death az Mount Vernon
The first wife OF Tobias Lear was
Mary Long OF Portsmouth, n. H.. his
own birthplace. After her death he
married Fanny Washington. niece of
the general After the death OF his
second wife he again married into the
illustr4ous family. his bride being Fran,
ces cambridge Henley. niece OF Mar
tina Washington.
Some OF the letters 10 Lear published
ia the volume mentioned are now own
ed by W. X. Blxby. a st. Louis mil.
honaire. who possesses a highly val
1AbAe eolloction Of or1Ginal manu-
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-25
VOTING Confess
A Library of 100 Volumes Will Be Give
Away

This elegant library including 100 volumes and han
some will be given by vote to the Lodge, SOcd
number of votes in the following manner The merh
listed below will give with each 1Oc cash purchase
The contest began JAM IS, 1907, and will close June /
1907 at o'clock p. ballot box is placed in the C
Drug store, where votes to be deposited
At close of contest, the Lodge, Society, Church !
School having received the largest number of votes
be awarded the library.
Current accounts, when promptly paid are entitled
votes.
Remember votes can be secured by trading with frs
listed below. Hugh Whitaker will count the votes.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-25
WASHINGTON
MINIATURE
Which Was Owned by Secretary
of First President

Among the several portraits OF George
Washington painted from life Is re-
markably fine minlatureaby an Italian
artist named Cottoni. This was pre-.
sented by Mrs. Washington to Tobias
Lear, who was private secretary to
Washington during the last sixteen
years OF the great mans life. 1t de-
Hcended to Mr.. Lear's only child, Ben
iamln Lincoln Lear. and through him
to his daughter. Mrs. Louisa Lear
Eyre, the present owner.
A production Of this miniature forms
the frontispieoe In a volume entitled
Letters and Recollectlons of George
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-25
Easter Furnishings.

Don't put off purchasing your Easter wearing apparel
until the last minute. Do it while you have the time
to that everything is right This Little Store makes
Easter shopping easy for you.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-25

scripts of great men, including some of
the famous poems of Robert Burns
Mr.. Blxby's collection embraces many
Washington manuscripts.
Mrs. Eyre has In her possession, be
sides the miniature here reproduced. a
unique quilt made by Mrs Washing
toms own hands, which was used ON
George Washington's bed. The min
iature has at the back lock of Wash
ington's hair.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-25
Department.

The new steamer was on its FIRST
trip, with a lot OF lanoluhbers on board.
Isn't she behaving beautifully. cap
tain, In this heavy scar" exclaimed an
enthusiastic marine reporter.
Yes, sir" said the gruff captain; "a
great deal better, sir. than the pas.
sengers ara Chicago Tribune.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-25
No Surplus Wealth,

what are you going to do with
your surplus wealth."
my FRIEND" answered Mr.. Dustin
Stax. surplus wealth is a myth, a So
perstition. There is no such thing In
the personal experience of any indiyid-
ual. "-Washington Star
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-25

Is of most exquisite workmanship. The
queen uses 1t TO call up King Alfonso
when on his frequent hunting trips or
other journeys which take him away
from her side. II Is rancied that her
words have more silvery tone than
ever when they are spoken into the re.
eeiver of this costly telephone.
Two Cupids support the microphone
OF the instrument, Between are the
English and Spanish arms. Four DC.
ures of Hercules support the column,
and there Is device Of little boy In
Spanish costume talking on the tsle.
phone TO little English girl.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-25
Docs Your oirl SWIM

Wedderly Can the girl you are en-
gagged to swiml Stnglston-I don't
know. But why do you askF wedder-
E-BeeaHse II she can you ought to be
happy. A girl who can swim can keen
her mouth shut--Ruffalo Commercial
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-25

1t Is only because each man is 30 DIFF
fsrent from his fellows that we are
able TO endure one anotheFs company.
Florida Times.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-25

\ man rarely has reason TO regret
the things be doesn't say or the letters
be doesn't wTite.-RRrtf0rd Timea
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-03-25
QUEEN vlcToRlA'S PHONE.

The Elegant Silver instrument Pre-.
sented to Bride Of Alfonso.
The employees OF the state telegraph
and telephone service in Spain have
made a present to the fair bride of
their sovereign, the popular Queen Vic
torla. of most beautifully designed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
LIQUOR BILL
 FOR TUESDAY The Final Vote to be
 Cast. AGREEMENT MADE YESTERDAY Will De. Made Special Order of !. Business. Following Filibustering Tactics of Ni- noraty and PersonaI Encounter Between Two Prominent Mem-
 bsrs U.Aerstandsi.s is
 Reached.
AGREEMENT MADE YESTERDAY

Atlanta, Ga. July 25.-Georgia pro- hibiton bill. now proceeding before the lower House. will be made the special order of business for Tuesday. July 30 and . fnal vote will be taken on that day. This agreement was reached in the House today. following the flibus- tering tactics of the minority, which ended at II o'clock last night after nearly four hours of exciting manoeu- vsrs. when adjournment was precipi- tated by . personal encounter between two prominent members of the House
 The order which was adopted by unanimous consent, practically cuts of, all further hlibustering upon the floor of the House. It provides that the bill shall be placed on It's third reading Immediately after reading the journal next Tuesday. that both sides shall be given equal time for discuss ing the btll and the amendments that may be submitted; that all amendments shall ba on the Speakers desk by 2:3d o'clock and that the vote shall be taken et { o'clock without further mo. ton or debate.
 It further provides that the galleries shall be kept cleared of all visitors during the pendency of the bill. With a majority of. nearly four -ffths fa- voring tho bill, which has already been passed by the Senate and Governor Smith pledged to sign the bill when it shall be passed, prohibition in Georgia appears to be . foregone conclusion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
JEW WOMEN ATTACK SHOPS Scenes of Disorder in
 Philadelphia. POLICEMEN USE THEIR CLUBS Demonstration in Increase in
 Kosher Meat Prices. storm Stores of Butchers and Throw Acids and Kerosene on the
 wares-Crowds Kept
 on Streets.
POLICEMEN USE THEIR CLUBS

Philadelphia, July 25.-The Jewish quarter in the southern section Of the city was the scene of many disturb ances and incipient riots today of the Yiddish woman to Kosher butchers who have raised the price of meat.
 All through the Ghetto there were fierce outbreaks In which persons who attempted to patronize the stores were roughly handled. In several instances the stores were sacked and the meat destroyed. The women gathered in front of the stores and seized every person who entered. The meat the customers purchased was taken away from them and thrown into the streets, after coal oil or acid had been poured over It. In three shops oil was poured over every piece of meat. the shop ping blocks and counters were over turned and the windows in the stores were demolished.
 The police of three districts were kept on the run answering riot calls and reserve squads had to be sent to ther assistance.
 As a result of the outbreaks twenty eight men and women were either sent to prison or held in bail for court to answer charges of assault. melting to riot and other charges and as many more were arrested and locked up for hearings tomorrow on minor charges.
 Because most of the distubers were women the police at first hesitated to use force in trying to disperse the mobs in front of the stores, but the situation became more serious and they were finally compelled to use severe measures and a number of men and women were sent to the hospital suf- fering from injuries received In resist ing the officers. None were seriously hurt, howver. and the authorities have the situation well in hand.
 Later in the day meeting was neid In the center of the troublous district in which the disturbers were advised to use less strenuous methods. but to fight the butchers by refusing to buy meat from them. The butchers plan to retaliate by having the "shockets' cease killing chickens and poultry so that those partieipa ting ip the hoy colt cannot secure a supply of flesh from this source. After the meeting 1t was decided that committee or women would go through the district and endeavor to destroy all meat, but the police have taken measures to pre- vent any such attempt and 1t Is be- lieved there will be no further dis- turhanCe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-26
TELEGRAMs GIVEN OUT.
Secretary of IederatiOn or Miners
 Makes Dispatches Public.

Secretary of rederation Of Miners
 Makes Di.patches Public. s,.,,
 St. Paul. Minn'; r July ,s2a,ch 2onA wir,nr s.aur from Hibbing, Minn.. today says:
 "Teofilo Petriella, acting Secretary of the Western Federation of Miners has given out the following copies oi telegrams sent by him: ,,.. gro Governor Johnson. Duluth, Minn..
 Messages from Bovey notify me Oliver Company having evicted 1I miners CTS without notice Hope you VIII iaae asn treated as human beings. A band of local officers prevent me from bring ing relief to my brothers on the streets Think of women and chlidten ,n teIs res.in9 sain9 weather. If you don't take necessary measures this organization declines any responsibility for the reaction which might be caused by the brutal treatment inflicted to their families Actjne Secretary, Minnesota District Ae''VS ". F. M"
 "ro Sheriff Bates. Duluth. Minn
 "Some of our men on the way to chisholm have been stopped and order cd back by your deputies. The men were walking upon the country road which we supposed open to all Are the country roads sold to the ohited states Steel Corporation. or are the strikers denied the priviledge and pro lection of the American laws
 Icigrad) "Teofilo Petriella, Acting Secretary. Minnesota District
 w F. NJ" ITO County Sheriff O'Houligan. Grand
 Rapids, Michigan;
 Two hundred men. women ana children ha"" been put on the streets of Bovey by your deputies Are you willing to accord me the protection of inc law if go there to bring home relief to my brethren who are on the open ground without roof and without bread?
 (Signed) Ieotlio fatrieiia, Acting Secretary, Mlnhesota District'
 W. F. M.