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The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-24
Twenty Lives snuffed Out.

Trinidad, Col. Jan 2S.-Twenty min- CTS, according to the most authorita- tive information available this even ing, lost their lives as result of an explosion which occurred early to-day in the Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. s coal mine near Primero, twenty miles west of this city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-24
A Lottery Raid.

Boston, Jan. 29.-A number of United States secret service officers raided houses in Somerville, Lynn, East Bos- ton and Roxbury to-day in connection with the efforts of3the government au- thorities to suppress lotteries. Fou7 thousand tickets were seized and sete eral arrests were made.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-24
s4O,OOO Relief Cargo.

Halifax, N. s. Jan. 23,-Laden with supplies for the Jamaican sufferers the steamer Beta sailed from Kingston to- day, The cargo is the gift of the Can adian government. In addition to food and clothing 4O,OOO tents are carried. The shipment is valued at $4OOO0.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-24
7HANKs FROM FAIRBANKS.
Sent by Vice President to sons Bonds
 men.

Steubenville, O., Jan. 2S.-George A. Dean and Edward Nicholson, local bondsmen for Frederick Fairbanks, who was indicted for alleged illegal se- curing of 8 marriage license, received warmly appreciative letters from the presidents chamber at Washing ton, D. O., to-day. They read.
 q wish to thank you for your recent generous and kindly assistance to Fred die. You need no assurance from me that I profoundly appreciate what you so generously did. It is impossible to tell you how much. I hope I shall sometimes have the pleasure of meeting you and in person thanking you for your kind aid.
 Gratefully and faithfully yours,
 Charles w. Fairbanks"
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-24
NEw POLICE COMMISSIONER.
Former Yale Football Man Appointed to New York Commission.

New York, Jan. 23.-Bert Hanson, a lawyer of this city, to-day was ap- pointed third deputy police commits sboner to succeed William L. Mathot, who resigned about month ago.
 MT. Hanson is a graduate of Yale, where he played center on the football teams of 1889 and 1890. Later he att tended the Cornell law school and played two years on the Cornell var sity football team.
 He has practised law in this city since his graduation from Cornell. MT, Hanson came to New York from Som- erworth, N. H., where his parents now reside.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-24
LTNCHED IN GoVhhNoR,s HoMh
Negro Hanged for Assault In VardR-
 mans Own Town.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 23.--Information was received tonight that Henry Bell, negro, was lynched at Greenwood, the home of Governor Vardaman, last night. The negro assaulted Mrs. Graves, of that place, several months ago and had been in the Greenville jail. Last night he arrived at Greenwood in charge of a deputy sheriff, and while that officer was taking Bell from the train to jail he was surrounded by a mob, which took Bell and hanged him to a railroad bridge.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-24
SENATE FOR BIG SALARIES.
ACCEPTS THE HOUSE PR0Po-
 SETON FOR INCREASE

in Special Message Advocates Ship
 Subsidy BiII--San Francisco School
 Incident Brought Up in the House.
 Washington, Jan. 2S.-The senate to- day accepted the proposition of the house of representatives to increase the salaries of senators, members and territorial delegates to $7,50O annually and those of the vice president, the speaker of the house and members of the presidents cabinet to $12,000. This action was taken by vote of 5S to 21, and followed a discussion of nearly three hours. An amendment confning the increase to cabinet officers and the presiding officers of the senate and house was voted down as was also a proposition to postpone the increase u:til 1913.
 President Roosevelt gave his views in advocacy of ship subsidy in spec ial message which was read In both houses.
 Senator Beveridge of Indiana began an extended address setting forth the child labor conditions of the country, in support of his pending bill prohibit ing interstate commerce in articles which are the product of child labor. NIr. Beverldge spoke from o'clock until 4:30 and gave notice he would conclude his address to-morrow.
 An urgent deficiency appropriation bill was reported to the senate by MT. Hale, who said he would ask for it's consideration tomorrow.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-24
COMING OF BRITISH FLEETS.
Will Arrive at Halifax in May-TO Go
 to Jamestown.

 to Jamestown.
 Halifax, N S., Jan. 23.-Word has been received here that the pick of the channel and first cruiser squadron fleets will arrive here about May, on their way to Hampton Roads to take part in an international demonstration on the occasion of the opening by President Roosevelt of the exhibition at Jamestown,
 The ships chosen will be in command of Rear Admiral George Neville, c. ". o whose flagship is the armored crui- ser Good Hope.
 After the celebration the ships will visit Halifax and Quebec before re- turning home.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-24
LOUIS wAGNt, DlscHARaED

Famous Auto Drivers Arrest Results in
 No Conviction.
 New York, Jan. 2S,-Louis Wagner, winner of the last Vanderbilt automo- bile cup race, who was arrested yester- day on a charge of driving an automo- bile without registration number, and with carrying concealed weapons, was discharged in the court of special sessions to-day. Wagner's explanation was accepted. The case was expedited as Wagner is booked to sail for Europe tomorrow.
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FRENCH BISHOPS SEE PoPT.
Identical Instructions Given Them for
 Each Diocese.

Each Diocese.
 Rome, Jan. 23.-The bishops of Dijon, Agen and Orleans arrived here to-day, and were at once received by the pope adn the papal secretary of state, Car dinal Merry del Val These French bishops presented the minutes of the meetings of the French episcopacy held recently at the Chateau de La Muette, near Paris. After these re- ports had been delivered the situation was discussed at length. The bishops then received verbal instructions to be applied separately to each diocese, and received another set of instructions for their own guidance. The purpose of these two sets of instructions for pro- bably is Identical.
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THEATRICAL TRUST WORKINGS

More Light Thrown on Them Before
 Grand Jury.
 New York, Jan. 23.-More light was thrown on the working of the so-called theatrical trust when Felix R. Wendell schaefer, owner of the Providence (R. I.) Opera house testified before the grand jury here to-day. He asserted that the combine demands 331-3 per cent. of the house receipts to book shows, and Its stipulation is that no shows were to be booked except those sent by the trust.
 He also stated that the trust de- manded it's regular share of tfie re- ceipts, regardless of any loss due to the poorness of the shows supplied by them.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-24
New Director fO= Pennsylvania Road.

Philadelphia, Jan. 28.-Charles E. h. gersoll, a prominent lawyer of this city, was to-day elected director of the Pennsylvania railroad.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-24
fArHtR. G1tEsoMs FUNERAL
The Services in wnlimantic md This
 City.

The Services In Wtllimantic md This
 City.
 Willimantic, Jan. 2S.--Funeral ser vices for Rev. James. J. Gleeson, who had been pastor of St. Joseph's Roman Catholic church here since 1908, and who died last night suddenly of apo plexy, will be held Friday morning at 10 o'clock at the church, Bishop Tier ney celebrating requiem high mass. Rev. w. J. McGurk, of South Manches- ter, will preach the funeral sermon, The body will be taken to New Haven Friday afternoon, and Saturday morn ing services will be held in St. Pat rick's church that city. The interment will be in St. Bernard's cemetery, New Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-24
Last Nights Polo.

Waterbury, Jan. 2S.-In a walkaway game the Waterbury roller polo team tonight defeated the Wallingford team ! by a score of g to 3.
 Bridgeport, Jan. 2S,-Before a crowd that damned the rink, and with Dickey Pierce on the team, the Bridgeport polo team defeated the New Britains to- night, to 2. The great feature was the playing of Pierce,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-24
F1REDEsrRoYs CHEST FIR HOUSE

Two Young Lady Boarders Lose s250
 in Cash.
 Chester, Jan. 23-The home of Frank Carine was burned to the ground to- day causing damage of about 1,700, with insurance of about $500. Two boarders, Miss Jennie and Miss Tessie Labot, lost about $250 in cash The employees of M. s. Brooks & Sons formed & bucket brigade and attempt- to extinguish the fire, but it had gained too great headway. It is sup- posed 1t started in a defective fiue.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-24
PRES DENT BUSINESSES
 TIE KINGSTON INCIDENT
CORDIAL LETTER SENT TO THE BRITISH CHARGE
 D'AFFAIRES.

Assured That This Government Will Pay
 No Heed Whatever to the Natter
 Frank and Ready Courtesy and Con-
 sideratiOn shown in the Dispatch of
 Sir Edward Grey Very Much Apprc- ciated-AmerIcan Consul at Kingston
 Sends Further Advices-Dead Now
 Estimated at 2,OOO.
 Washington, Jan. 2S.-The president has finally dismissed the incident con- nected with the refusal by Governor Swettenham, of Jamaica, of aid from Admiral Davis, as is shown in the fol- lowing letter, made public at the state department to-day, addressed by Act ing Secretary Bacon to Charge How ard:
 State Department,
 Washington, Jan. 22, 1907. ITO MT. Esme Howard Charge d'Af-
 faires ad Interim, the British Elm
 bassy, Washington:
 "Sir-I have the honor to acknowl- edge the receipt of your note of yester- days date by which you communicate the substance of the instructions re- ceived by you from Sir Edward Grey in reference to the Jamaica incident.
 I hasten to assure you, on behalf of the president, that this government will pay no heed whatever to the matter, and very much appreciates the frank and ready courtesy and consideration shown in this dispatch by Sir Edward Grey.
 T can only repeat to you, in this more formal way, what l said to you personally last evening, assuring you of the, presidents sincere appreciation of the cordial spirit shown by your gov- ernment. It is especially gratifying to the president to feel that it has been possible for this country to show in any practical way, however small, its friendship to a community of your peo- pie in time of such suffering and need.''
 The latest report of conditions in Ja- maica was the following cablegram from the American vice-consul;
 Jamaica, Jan. 21 (received Jan. 23). Secretary State, Washington;
 "Forwood alive, Hamburg American pier saved, also Royal Mail. Already reported on situation by cables 18th, 17th, 2Oth. Estimated loss. of life is over 2,OOO. Fire loss $5,ooO,ocO; loss by earth quake impossible to say, as no building in city or surrounding district escaped. Zabriskie and Leland alive. Others must have left island, as American mis- sion fathers, who are keeping track of any dead or injured Americans, have reported no loss yet. Admiral Davis squadron sailed yesterday. Publicly thanked by mayor for services render ed. Health of city still good Trains running on time Agricultural inter- ests not suffered. Shocks still con- tinue.
 (Signed) "Orrett."
 The American consul at Edinburgh, Scotland has cabled the state depart ment that a public meeting presided over by the lord provost has adopted resolutions thanking the American peo- pie for the prompt and generous aid to Kingston.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-01-24

The services in this city will be held Saturday morning at 10:3O at Captain Gleeson's house on State street, and at Ii o'clock at St. Patricks church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28
TRIANGULAR FIGHT
 WITH BAD RESULTS
ONE MAN IS SHOT, ANOTHER CUT, BUT BOTH WILL RECOVER-A THIRD MAN ARREsTEo(FoR Do- ING THE SHOOTING.

Meridian, Miss, November 27.--(spe- cial.)-@A serious fight occurred yester- day at noon just outside of the Queen and Crescent freight office, between John B. Bordeaux and C. w Meadows into which Earl Bordeaux was drawn and as result of the affray. the two former were badly injured.
 John Bordeaux was stabbed in ths upper left side. the steel penetrating the left lung and cut through the flesh on the right side with pocket knife wleldcd by Meadows. Meadows was shot through the feshv part of his leg by Earl Bordeaux. who Is a brother of the gentleman who received the knife. wounds.
 Earl Bordeaux did not get into the mixup and consequently was unin- iured.
 The effects of John Bordeauxs wounds although serious, are not con- sidered dangerous. No apprehension is felt over the condition of Meadows either
 None Of the three men was over s years 1f age and the encounter Is deep iy regretted by their friends. None of them has yet been arrested except Earl Bordeaux. who was charged with shooting with intent to kill, and he promptly gave bond and was released. The young Bordeauxs are the sons of former Sherin Bob Bordeaux. The af fair created a sensation owing to the prominence of al the parties concerned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28
Two Convicts Escape.

Jackson, Miss. Novemper H.-tSpeeial) Bud Wall and K. E. Lee, two white con- victs, escaped from the Rankin county farm yesterday and though they had a very short start of the guards and the dogs, have not been recaptured Sd fa- as heard here. Wall was sent up from Pike county for seven years for assault and battery with intent to kill and murder and has served about one year. His wife was to see the governor one day last week imploring him for a pardon. and it is believed she would have stood q good chance of getting it if her husband had behaved himself. He has brother. A. C. Wall, in the pententiary on same charge.
 Lee comes from Jackson county and was sent up for eight years for em- bezzlement. He has served only little over one year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

gown of white silk. Mrs. Curry was beautifully gowned in black.
 Mss Marguerite White, in a charm ing gown of yellow assisted her mother in receiving.
 Mrs. F. l. Tarrant will entertain the Twentieth Century club Friday at her home, 1909 South Nineteenth street
 
 MT and Mrs Henry Pfeil announce the engagement of their daughter. Mabel to Dr. Howard Asa Griffith, the marriage to De December IS.
 There will be u Tacky Party given at the residence of Mrs. R. Ii, Wright, No. POT First avenue Friday evening, No- vember 20, for the benefit of the Elyton Methodist Episcopal Sunday school Re treatments will be served
 Mrs. Sherrod entertained the North Haven Social club al a special meeting Tuesday afternoon. A fish contest was the order of the afternoon. The first prize being won by Mrs. GouId. while Mrs. Carnes drew the consolation prize. A dainty salad course was served.
 Mrs. L. C. Paschal of Anniston Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Cousins.
 Miss Mary Kate Holt will arrive from Attalla this morning to stay until Sun day evening with her mother, Mrs. Le Roy Holt
 Mrs. James L. Tanner who has been the guest of Mrs. John Cartwright, has returned to Gadsden.
 Mrs. A. w. Smith is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Harden Lake, in Mobile.
 Mrs Duncan and Miss Ruth Duncan , have returned to Gadsden. Miss Ethel Marshall is visiting friends and relatives in Knoxville her former home.
 Miss Elizabeth Jones of Gadsden ar rived yesterday to be the guest of Dt. and Mrs Dabney.
 Hon. James c. Luttrel1 who has been visiting his daughter. Mrs. Moore. has returned to Knoxville.
 Misses Jessie and Ruth Miller of Chat tanooga are spending the Thanksgiving holidays with relatives fin Birmingham.
 Mrs. w. C. Jackson and son, Carl, have returned from a visit to Anniston
 Miss Talcott Watson will arrive Mon day to be the guest of her sister, Mrs D. P. Coleman.
 The Fenelon club will meet with Mrs w. A. Dawson, Friday afternoon at 2.so o'clock.
 One of the prettiest weddings of the season took place Tuesday afternoon at the Presbyterian church at Wood1awn, when MT William r. Miller led to the altar Miss Maude Lena Olive
 The Little Church Around the Corner presented a beautiful appearance in it's decorations of palms. ferns and cut flow CTS. while satin ribbon marked the seats reserved for the immediate family and most intimate friends.
 Promptly at o'clock the wedding march, played by Miss Ida Miller. sister of the groom pealed forth, and preceded by ushers, MT. S. L.. Miller. Jr.. brother of the groom. and MT. Mack Camp. the bride entered the left aisle on the arm of her father, while the groom entered the right on the arm of his best man Mr. Fred H Bryant, and met at the altar where Rev. J. II. Caldwell performed the ceremony in his most impressive manner.
 The bride was attired in a beautiful heliotrope cloth costume, with gloves and hat to match. and carried shower bouquet of brides roses and lilies of the valley. Mrs. Miller has been a very pop ular member of the younger set and her legion of friends wish her every bless ing that can come to woman.
 They will later be at home to their friends at Ar Phillips street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28
PRESIDENTS THANKSGIVING.
Family Will Visit Former Home of
 President James Madison.

Washington, November 27.-President Roosevelt. accompanied by Mrs. Roose- velt, Miss Ethel and Quentin. wii go by special train tomorrow morning to Montpelier Va, arriving there. call Y III be had at the former home of Former President Madison near Montpelier, and now occupied by William Dupont The trll was arranged by the President to complete his visits to the homes Of former Presidents who resided in the south The call at the Madison home will be purely informal and brief. The trip. is to be made by special train over the vSouthern Railway and occupy sev- eral hours in the middle portion ot the day. The White House will be reached in ample time for the family Thanks giving dinner in the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

Special dinner for today at Chris's Place, 1926 1st Ave. Thanksgiving Day. Roast Tur- key and Cranberry Sauce 4Oc; Barbecued Pig and Sweet Potatoes 25c. Seventy five fine Turkeys come to Chris's Place for your dinner. We will serve the finest special Thanksgiving Dinner in the city. Anything you want and cooked to your taste. Everything up-to- date.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

estate holdings here were very large and valuable. Among them are the Inman building, part of the High store, part of the Rich store, part of the Journal build ing and many other pieces of central pronerty
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MERCHANT DISAPPEARS.
Receivers Are Appointed For His
 Stores In Georuia Cities.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

Mrs. Wilson Of Chicago is the guest of her parents Mir. and Mrs. Green, al their residence on Avenue H.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

Mrs. Curry of New York is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Frank S. White.
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

Mr. Benjamin Well of Evansville. Ind, was present at the wedding of his son, Nr. Lee 5. Well. and Miss Minnie i>azarus
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

MT. and Mrs. Henry Pfeil announce thu engagement of their daughter Mabel, {, Dr. Howard Asa Griffith, the marriage t. De December IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

Mrs. F. l. Tarrant will entertain tn Twentieth Century club Friday at he home. 1909 South Nineteenth street
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

gown of white silk. Mrs. Curry was beautifully gowned in black.
 Mss Marguerite White. in a charm ing gown of yellow assisted her mother in receiving.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

The Fenelon club will meet with Mrs. W. A. Dawson, Friday afternoon at 2:30 o clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

Mrs. w. C. Jackson and son, Carl, have returned from a visit to Anniston.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28
1ld some belonging away. It
 was sold
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,pecial.)- ton,> Au- Iinesvilie, y.
 est Home Harry D. 'oute, Jo- illianl C.. route, Jo- 'll l.. Will route No. James F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

MT. Allen Northington will entertain al dinner on Saturday evening at the clut in compliment to the Misses Pelzer, the guests of Miss Dunn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

There will be Taeky Party given Il the residence of Mrs. R. Ii. Wright No POT First avenue Friday evening, No vember 29, for the benefit of the Elytol Methodist Episcopal Sunday school. Re treatments will be served
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

Miss Kennedy or Montevallo is the guest of Mrs.--C F. Robbins and Mrs. C. c. Snider.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

Miss Talcott Watson will arrive Mon day to be the guest of her sister, Mrs D. P. Coleman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

Misses Jessie and Ruth Miller of Chat tanooga are spending the Thanksgiving holidays with relatives fin Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

Dr. and Mrs. J. E. Frazier will leave in a few days for Madison to spend the holidays.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-11-28

Mrs. J. s. White is i'll with tonsillts
, 1907-02-11
Is Disease a Crime I?

Not very long ago, a popular magazine
published an editorial article in which
The writer asserted, in substance, tina all
disease should be regarded as criminal.
Certain 1t Is, that much of the sickness
and suffering of mankind Is due to the
violation of certain of Natures laws.
But to say that all sickness should be
regarded as criminal, must appeal to
every reasonable Individual as radically
wrong.
1t would be harsh, unsympathetic,
cruel, yes criminal, to condemn the poor,
weak, over-worked housewife who sinks
under the heavy load of household cares
and burdens, and suffers from weak
nesseS, various displacements of pelvic
organs and other arrangements peculiar
to her sex.
Frequent bearing OF children. with its eI-
acting demands upon the system. coupled
with the care. worry and labor of rearing .
large family. Is often the cause of weak
nesses, arrangements and debility which arc
aggravated by the many household cares.
and the hard. and n~ever-ending work which
the mother is called upon to perform. DR..
Pierce. the maker of that world-famed rem
edy for woman's peculiar weaknesses and
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use OF his Prescription " its full benefits 1t
Is . matter of eauen experience. he says
meet with those in which his treatment fails
BY reason of the patients inability to abstain
from hard work long enough to be cured.
with those suffering from p~Tolapsus. ante
version and retroversion of the uterus or
other displacement OF the womanly organs,
u Is very necessary that. in addition to tax
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