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The Newtown bee., 1907-05-24
1s(1as1|epsop|s: 762-768 Chapel St.
 New Haven, Conn
Summer Under wear
 For Hen,
 Women,
 Children.

Our stock of Underwear, this season, is extraordinary-qualities are up to the standard of previous seasons-assortments are much larger. Every garment purchased long before the GREAT RISE in price. If we were to buy them to-day they would cost you at least one-third more. We handle only reliable makes.
 MEMS.
 A 0Eo each-Men'S very fine ribbed ecru Al 0OS shirts and drawers; drawers have double seats and suspender straps. Also white athletic shirts.
 Al 6Oc each-Extra fine cotton gauge, AAC OOS pure white; shirts long or short sleeves, or athletic shirts; drawers knee o1 ankle lengths.
 At $11.25 Sos 1ery ns refos@es aos1ee cotton balbriggan shirts and drawers.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-24

A special purchase of fine knit underwear from the best maker in America brings us this lot of fine Swiss ribbed Hs1e vests trimmed xr;,h fancy lace, at 25c, instead of SOC.
The Newtown bee., 1907-05-24
ROC Tan Hose, 25C.

Very special offering of new tan hosiery for women, in fine silk Hsle, plain lisle and laceboot effect, value 3oc, Special Saturday only at 25c pair-not more than pairs to customer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
Oakland Results.

Oakland, Cal. December 6-The track was a sea of mud and mudders had an opportunity to earn some money. The public played Import in the second race, but Edith R., a Bassetlaw lilly making her first start, got away nicely and held the lead to the wire She was as good as 100 to 1 in some of the books. Sum- maries:
 First race, futurity course selling-John & Sheehan, 109 CPalms), to D. won; May Amelia, 109 (Buxton), to 1, second; Web ber 109 tMulcahy), 5 to 1, third. Time 1:02 2-5.
 Second race. seven furlongs, selling Edith R. O5 (Sandy), 90 to l. won; Raboo, 1O5 (Scovilel, II to 5, second; Import, l0S (Kelly) 9 to 5, third. Time. 1:2S.
 Third race, one mile and 50 yards sell ing-Red Ball, 109 (W. Miller), to l, won; Willis Green. 105 (Moreland), 14 to Q, sec ond Gorgalette, los (Sandy). 13 to ,, third. Time, 1;45.
 Fourth race, Eureka handicap. six and one-half furlongs. selling-The Mist loi Gynch). to l. won: Colonel White, 1O4 (Miller), ' to 1. second; Mary F., 94 (Du- gam, to 3, third. Time. 1:21.
 Fifth race. seven and one-half furlongs, selling: Tavora, 107 (W. Miller), 10 to |, second; Captain Burnett, 109 Pendergaso, 5 to 1. second; Sir Brillar, no (R. Davis), to D. third. Time, 35.
 Sixth race, five furlongs, purse-Bur- leigh, 107 Dugan), to 1, won; Andrew B. Cook, 10i tDavis), [ to 1. second; Native Son, 106 (W. Miller), to D. third. Time :O0 4-5
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
PITTSBURG BANK
 CLOSES ITS DOORS
INSTITUTION IS PRONOUNCED EN- TIRElY SOLVENT AND DIRECT oRs SAY ALL DEPosIToRs WILL BE PAID IN FULL.

Pittsburg, December 6.-The Fort Pitt National bank. of this city, failed to open for business this morning, notice on the door announcing that the bank was closed by order of the comptroller of the currency"
 It was signed by John B. Cunningham, national bank examiner, of this district President Heron, of the bank, said to the Associated Press today:
 ''The depositors are fully protected. The suspension was precipitated by the oc- currence of yesterday which made 1t ne- cessary to close the bank for the protec- ton of all concerned"
 The suspension had no apparent effect upon other institutions of the city. Dur ing the morning hour not more than 70 depositors loitered about the bank.
 At the close of the directors meeting the following statement was authorized;
 Tn the opinion of the directors Fort Pitt National bank Is entirely solvent. It's depostors will be paid in full. Yester- day the clearing house committee directed that a large amount of cash should be raised and placed in the bank at once. Under the present financial conditions this course was impossible. To continue in business the bank would have to pay out its clearing house exchange in currency which in a few days would exhause it's ready cash. In fairness to the depositors, the only course open to the board was to suspend payments. As rapidly as pos sible the amounts outstanding will be collected and the depositors will be pad. There is not the slightest reason to Tear that the depositors will suffer any loss
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
HOLIDAY RATES.

During the holidays South ern Railway will sell tickets to points within the state of Ala bama at rate of four cents per mile plus twenty five cents for the round trip. To points out side of state at one and one third fare plus twenty-fiv cents for the round trip. Tickets on sale Dec. 20th to 25th, in- elusive; also Dec. 30th, 31st and Jan. 1st, limited Jan. 9th, 1908. For tickets and other informa- tion apply at City Ticket Office, Morris Hotel Bldg, or phone Bell 3067, Peoples 617.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
MISS ARMSTRONG DIES.
Was Most Popular Young Woman of
 North Alabama.

Scottsboro, December 6.-(Special )-Miss Marie Armstrong, daughter of James Armstrong, died at Providence hospital In Washington, D. C., Thursday, Decem- Der 3, of appendicitis, after undergoing five different operations. She was just 16 years of age and one of the most highly accomplished young women in tho state. She was a brilliant musician. She was sister of Phil IT. Armstrong of the Montgomery Advertiser. Her remains will be brought to Scottsboro, her home. by her brothers. Andrew and Harry Armstrong. who were in Washington with her at the time of her death. Her mother. Mrs. James Armstrong, died just short time ago. She was the only daughter and was one of the most pop ular girls in North Alabama.
 She was attending school in Washing ton when taken ill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
Fine Ear of Corn.

Huntsville, December 6.-(Special) )-An ear of corn that is claimed to be the finest raised in Alabama this season has been brought in from Greenbrier by Shelby s. Fletcher. The ear contains 1104 grains by actual count and it's di- mansions are as follows HIS inches long; 101a inches in circumference at a point three inches from the butt; inches in circumference at point two inches from the tip Its weight is 271a ounces and is said to be Sh ounces heavier than the Grand Champion of Iowa. which is said to be the finest ear of corn in existence.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
PRATT CITY VICTOR.
Both Teams Score Success Over Bes-
 semer Basketball Players.

Bessemer, December 6.-(Special)- The Pratt City Athletic club first and second basketball teams visited Bes- semer tonight and made the local first and second teams long for home and mother. Not content with having a look at our pretty girls, they proceeded to hand us two lemons, the first team getting a large one by the score of 21 to IA, and the second getting equally as yellow a one by the score of IT to 12.
 The games were played in the Hip podrome, which was packed full of cheering enthusiasts. Both were well played and while the Bessemer boys were beaten. the Pratt City players had to work hard in both games. After the games were finished dancing was indulged in to late hour. Arrange ments will very probably be made for two more games within the near future.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
Tuberculosis Discussion.

Mexico City, December 6.-Discussion as to the means of preventing the spread of tuberculosis on railroad trains occupied today's session of the third International sanitary congress. Dr. Ernesto Sorta, a delegate from the republic of Chile. who is a recognized expert on the disease, led the discussion and presented statement of measures to be taken on trains and street cars and public buildings. The convention voted that his remarks should be pub fish ed for distribution.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
EMPLoYEs CHECKED OFF.
Number In the Two Mines Is Shown
 To Be 380.

Fairmont, W. Va, December 6.-At Il o'clock tonight the list of employees of Mines Nos. and 8 at Monongah had been checked off, showing 3S0 were in the mines when the explosion occurred Of these six have been brought to the sur face dead and five escaped through air shafts. The latter five are in the Miners hospital here, with serious injuries and m precarious condition. Neither entry has been opened to the real workings, and the indications are that a majority. if not all, caught in the mine are dead.
 It is reported here that the mine off cials have ordered 3S0 collins shipped tc MonOngah as soon as possible.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
Germans Complain To Consul.

Salisbury, N. C.. December 6.-Acting German Consul Sprunt of Wilmington, N. C., complained to Mayor Boyden yes terday that Alfred Dansign, George Nope and Wiley Schwarz. German sub jects, represented themselves as being confined in the workhouse here with out sufficient cause and asked for the protection of their government. The men were arrested at Spencer, three miles from Salisbury, on November 27, charged with yagrancy, and sent to tho chaingang for 30 days each. An in- vestigation is being made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
RdSebdU Fans
 Sore Or Old League

Mobile December 6.-(Special. )-sec- retary Colsson of the Mobile Baseball club today received a telegram from the so-called president of the Cotton States league, in which Compton states that the annual meeting of the direc- tors of the league which was to have been held on December 10 at Gulfport, has been postponed until December IT., by a vote of five clubs in the circuit, Mobile being the only club which voted against the movement.
 Two days ago, Secretary Colsson re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
NEW INDUSTRIES MAY ENTER SELMA Stove Foundry and Gin Plant
 Seek Locations CHICAGO CUBS COMING Baseball Team Will Train In Alabama Next Sprine-ThomasviIIe Depot
 Is Robbed of 20 Quarts
 of Whisky.

Selma, December 6.-(Special 1.-Two in- dustries of considerable moment are kock- ing at Selma's doors and the Commercial and Industrial association is using every effort to land them. One of the concerns that want to come is a stove factory now located in Georgia, which wants to get nearer the center of the territory and to double the capacity of the plant. One of the owners of the concern has been in the city for the past few days and is meeting with considerable en- couragement. A year or so ago a stove factory company was organized in Selma with capital of $250OO and all the stock subscribed for and the money paid in. Owing to some difficulty in securing site the company abandoned It's project. A site can be secured now and 1t is expected that the stove factory will be moved from the Georgia town to Selma. The second industry is cotton gin factory. J. c. Dixon of Arkansas has been in the city for the past two days looking for a site upon which to erect cotton gin manufactory. MT. Dixon has large interests in a factory in Ar
 
 Selma as location for a plant to manu- facture cotton gins.
 Chicago Cubs Coming.
 Selma baseball fans are delighted today over the news that Manager Chance has decided to work out his championship baseball team in this city next spring Seven years ago when Tom Loftus was manager of the Cubs the spring training u-a hnnn ira Co1f and rh.ax catcher on the team, was here. He was impressed with this city as a training point and has always wanted to come back. The Chicago team will be given a cordial welcome to this city.
 Thomasvile Depot Robbed.
 Information reached Selma yesterday of the depot at Thomasville having been robbed few nights ago. The thief did not seem to be after anything but booze and succeeded in getting away with 20 quarts that were in the express depart ment. An entrance was made through a window and the packages containing the whisky were found with ease.
 Local and Personal.
 Miss Mary Galt, who is on a visit 70 Selma from Perdido, where her parents are spending the winter was the honoree of delightful occasion on Thursday aft eroon when MISS Grace Nelson enter tained in her honor. Bridge was played and the trophy a beautiful Gilbert pie ture, was won by Miss Nell Brislin. Mrs b. c. Melvin entertained informally at bridge in honor of Miss Galt on Wed nesday morning.
 Mrs. R. E. l.. Neil, who has been spending the past week in Birmingham, has returned to her home in this city
 Mrs. Sarah Webb DeCampi of De- mopolis is the guest of friends In Selma
 The Sewing Circle was entertained yes terday afternoon by Miss Florence Herz- field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07

ceived a letter purporting to be from Compton, but which really came from Blackburn, stating that there was movement on foot to postpone the meeting and asking that Mobile wire her vote on the proposition. This was immediately done.
 It is doubtful. with the temper of the local baseball public wrought up to the present pitch. if a Cotton States team would be allowed to get off the train in this city, to say nothing of receiv- ing any support from the lovers of the game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
Hoke Smith Invited.

Chicago, December 6.-For perhaps the first time in the history of Chicago a southern governor has been invited to address a mass meeting in support of a local reform. Hoke Smith, gov ernor of Georgia and Secretary of the Interior in Cleveland's administration, was yesterday invited to aids the Chi cago Law and Order leagues crusade against Sunday saloons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
SHERIFF FINED $50.
Second Time Officer Is Punished For
 Cold Court Room.

Mobile December 6.-(Special.)-A sec- ond fine of $50 was entered against Sher- if Cazalas today by Judge Browne of the circuit court for failure to provide heat in the court house building ne- cessitatng the adjournment of court for the second time this week.
 Demurrers in Louisville and Nashville case in city court were heard, Judge Semmes standing around big stove and attorneys in the case wearing overcoats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
First of Color Series Fought Out At
 Birmingham Athletic Club.

In the color series at the Birmingham Athletic club last evening the Whites defeated the Grays 19 to 16. The game was remarkably hard fought The de- feat sustained by the Grays was the first of the season. So far the Whites have not been beaten. Thomas was the star of the Grays, while for the Whites Shell ton did the best work.
 In the match between picked teams Hanna defeated Phillips 27 to IS. Thomas starred for the Hanna team, making 13 points. Shute and Chairsell made eight points each for the Phillips crew.
 After the games the large crowd en- joyed dancing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
BLACK HAND OUTRAGE.
Italian Member of Vigilance Commit
 tee Escapes Being Blown Up.

New Orleans, December 6.-An effort Was made here early today to dynamite the grocery store of Charles Graffini. an Italian, whom the police believe was the intended victim of a Black Hand organi- zation The bomb struck the sidewalk and exploded without doing further dam- age than the shattering of all windows in the immediate neighborhood of Palmyra street and Claiborne avenue.
 Graffini was member of the Italian vigilance committee which was instrument tai in running down, capturing and con Victing a number of Italians implicated in the Kidnapping and murder of Swear old Walter Lamana last June.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
Southern Railway will sel

Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets to Atlanta on Dec. 20, 21, %, g, 24, 25, limit ed Jan. 6, 1908, at rate of $6.92. Go by the line that operates the handsomest trains. New York Limited leaves 6:25 a. m. Birmingham and Atlanta Flyer 4:15 p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
Chances In Revenue Service.

Mobile, December 6.--Lieut w. H. Munter, recently in charge of the Win dom, at Galveston, arrived in Mobile this morning and assumed charge as navigating officer of the Winona, sue ceedng Lieut.. B. L. Broadway, who has been in Mobile since 1899. Lieutenant Broadway is ordered to New York to become navigating officer for the Mo- hawk, the largest vessel in the revenue cutter service.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
Your1u Smith Is Ill.

Mobile. December -(Special)-Hern- don Smith, the eldest son of Harry T. Smith, and nephew of Gregory l.. Smith, attorney for the Louisville and Nashville railroad here, was operated on toniehe at the Inge- Bondurant sanitarum' TOT appendicitis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
Is Robbed of S85.

Mobile, December 6.-(Specal)-M. A. Washington of Birmingham reported to the police tonight that while drinking today his pockets were rfed and Ss5 taken. There is no clue. He claims to have been drugged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
New Orleans Entries.

First race, seven furlongs, selling-St. Noel. Florentine, 100; Grace Larsen, 102; De Reszlxe, 103; Pride of Woodstock, 104; aper, Topsy Robinson, Tinker, 105; Jersey Lady, Beau Brummel, 1O6 Agile, Airship, 107; Wes, 109; Telescope, 1l0; Conville, IL
 Second race, steeplechase, short course Humorist Vendor, 135; Pete Vinegar, 141 Peter Becker, Profitable, 143: Bank Holi- day, 14s; Itacatiara 149; Magic, Arabo 15O; Dulcian. Sam Hoffhemer, 154; Bob Murphy, 15S.
 Third race five and one-half furlongs, purse-Needmore, Dew of Dawn, Marbles, Virginia Maid, E. T. Shipp. La Jeunesse, Kings Plate. Infanta, 100! Bucket Brl- gade, Banridge, 1O3; Bellewether, 107.
 Fourth race, mile and an eighth, the Cypress handicap, 1500 added-Zipango, 102 Little Lighter, 1O3; Plantland, Alma Dufour, Lord Lovat, 105; OSenite, 113; Yankee Girl, 105; Temaceo, 1l5; Faust, 1O7 Old Honesty, Ill; Lotus Eater, Right Royal, 117; Juggler, 119.
 Fifth race, six furlongs, selling-Fay, Refined. Ace High, 93; Coltness, 96; Rio Grande. 9S: Cooney K, 100; Sally Preston, Royal Onyx, 102; Robin Hood, 1O4; Gam binus, Gilpin, Daring, 1O6 Emergency 109.
 Sixth race, mile and quarter, sell ing-Bellevew, Little Elkin, Etta M., @; Flavigny, Approbation Oberon, 1O2; Lady Oakland Horse Radish, 1O3; Dr. McCleur, 1O5, Rebounder, 106.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
BOWLING

The High Balls won three games from the Lid Lifters last night at the Bir- mingham Athletic club. Snyder made high score and high average. The scores
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
"Jim Crow, Bill Passes the Senate.

Guthrie, okla, December 6.-The Jlh Crow bill passed the senate thls att ernoon by vote of 36 ayes, nays absentees and 1 excused. The plil VIII become effective in G0 days after beins signed by the governor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
other than the delay incidental to mak-

other than the delay Incidental to mak- ing the necessary collections"
 '"rhe closing of the Fort Pitt National bank should not affect the general situa- tion in Pittsburg, the causes which resulted in closing the bank were pe- culiar and particular to that bank a1onen said R. N. Long, the chairman of the clearing house committee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
HIGH BALLS.
WHITES DEFEAT GRAYs.

High score. Snyder, 1eO; high average, Snyder, 16S 13.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07

To cure scrofula salt rheum. dyspepsia, catarrh and rheumatism, take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07

Ads illustrated with good cuts are trade winners-The Gawk makes good cuts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-07
ON THE RACE TRACK.
New Orleans Results.

New Orleans, December 6.--Long shots were conspicuous at the City Park race track today, where L. s. B. carried off first honors in the second race. The betting on L. s. B. opened at 50 to 1. but when the clamor to get money on this entry became general the odds be- gan to drop and when the horses went to the post 1t stood 10 to l. Apache, 12 to shot, won the first race. In the last race Magic O'Nel, a 50 to 1 shot, took the lead at the start, but in a spill which followed her jockey, P. Kelley, was thrown and badly injured. Weather clear; track fast.
 First race, five and one-half furlongs, selling-Apache, 100 CW. OtD, 12 to 1, won; Taskmaster, 95 (J Sumter), 2 to 1, second; ; Ffrmament, 1O2 (Notter), to 1, third Time, los 2-5.
 Second race, seven furlongs selling-L s. B., 99 (Schlesinger), 10 to 1, won; Bonart, 1O7 (Notter), Il to 5 second; third. Time, 1:29 S-5.
 Third race, five and one-half furlongs sellng-Rustle, 1O3 (LeiberD, ' to B. won Arrow Swift 10S (BrandD, 20 to 1, second ; Inauguration, 102 (W arren), 25 to 1, third Time, 1:0S1a.
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Lens, l05 (R McDanieD, to 5, won; The Bear, 97 (Shreve), 8 to l, second; Prince Ahmed 10S (Mountain), to l, third. Time, 1:14 2-3
 Fifth race, seven furlongs, selling Coon, 1O7 (Notter), to 2, won; Miss Strome, 105 Lebert, 2 to l, second; ; Glamor, 102 q. Sumter), to 1, third. Time 1:2S 2-5.
 Sixth race, one mile and one-sixteenth, selling-Dainty Belle. 102 (Notter), ' to 2, won; Delmore, 103 (Walsh), 15 to 1, second; King of Troy, 1OS (JP. Lee), to l, third. Time, 1:49 1-5.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-12
Brutal Negro to Hang.

CHICAGO. Dec. 12.-Friday the thir
teenth will be fatal date for Richard
Walton. the negro brute who strau
gled Mrs. Lillian Grant White In her
room at $3.50 Madison avenue last Sep
TENDER, and who will be hanged for
the crime tomorrow. At his trial in
October Walton pleaded guilty and re-
peatedly refused to alter his plea
When sentenced to death the negro
sneeringly asked the Judge to short
en- the time set for his ecexution. say
ing that he desired to have the little
matter settled as soon as possible,
The murderer grinned broadly when
Witnesses told Of his brutality, and
appeared to glory in his crimes. He
has since maintained his defiant atti.
tude, but It is thought that he will
break down when brought face to face
with death.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-12-12
The STAGE
elsie Of Spice"

isle OF Spice"
Full OF tuneful music, pretty cos
tunes. sensational electrical effects
and the lavish environment of costly
scenery, and presented by large com.
pany Orwell known comedians and oy.
er fifty young and pretty women, the
elsie Of Spice" will be seen at the
Grand next Monday. The story Of the
piece Is interesting and abounds with
comic situations and brilliant dialogue
and lyrics. On the occasion OF It's
premiere performance at the Majestic
Theater. New York City, where 1t has
but recently closed a successful five
months engagement, the Now York
Press has this to say: "The Isle OF
Spice aro@sed n large audience to gen.
uine enthusiasm last night. Seldom
indeed has a musical play been receIv.
ed as favorably In this city. 1t is rol.
licking good fun. The music is OF the
Hitting kind: comedy farces hiiarity.
and the chorus Is smarter, prettier and
more full OF ginger than any yet seen
In New York. The person who be-
lieves he has an aesthetic tempera-
ment committed to his tender care
r:sy not go into raptures over The
Isle OF Spice. 1t Is not d production
for the rare Individual, but for the
great, good natured public. There is
that mystic something that gives one
sense of citation before the first act
Is under way. Perhaps 1t is the mu.
Sic; perhaps 1t Is the stage settings:
again 1t may be the bewItching attrac.
tiveness and delightful abandon of the
chorus In full regimentals; but what.
ever 1t is, lifting feeling comes to the
spirits. and before long the grumpiest
person in the audience is Joining In
the applause"
The locale is laid on an island In
the Japan Sea,a nd Is the Joint work
OF Allen Lowe and George E. Stoddard,
On this island reigns King Bompopka,
and to his oriental realm come two
Yankee sailors In balloon. They are
hailed as messengers from the sun
and great is the honor that is at first
their portion, but evil controls them.
Their real identity is revealed and
when the future looks black with box
ready for beheading matinee, On
march the comrades OF the two unfor.
Inmates from the American warship,
and their lives are saved.