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The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-22
Saw Mountain Sheep.

Mrs. w. L. Snair, Mrs. p. w. Fischer,
Mrs. Arthur Capron, DR.. Henry Fischer
and r. b. True went up to the ranch OF
Charles Winscom Sunday for short Wis
it. Mrs. Fischer and Mr.. True returned
to Walden Monday evening and the rest
of the party accompanied by MIR. and
Mrs. Winscom made a trip Tuesday to
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-22
NUMBER IS

cident occurred while he and his brother
were playing near an anvil. Johnny
had his finger on the anvil, and in strik
ing the anvil his brother accidentally
hit the finger crushing the first joint.
DR.. Fischer amputated the mangled
end and dressed tho member and the lit.
tie fellow is now doing nicely.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-22
Struck Telephone Poles.

Last Sunday afternoon during the Sc
we're rain and hail storm which visited
the Park, four telephone poles, on the
North Fork line, near Il. A. Watten-
berg's We're struck by lightning. and
torn to pieces, putting the line out of
commission for time.
The new era. (Walden, Colo.) 1906-19??, 1907-08-22
Had Finger Mashed.

Johnny, the little five years old son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Smith, was brought
to town today with the index finger on
his right hand badly crushed. The ac-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
FATE OF CABINET HANGS IN BALANCE Tomorrow Will Determine Lease of French Church FIGHT TO BE BATTLE ROYAL M. Briand if Beaten Will Appeal to Chamber of Deputies-Clash Will
 Follow With Premier
 Clemenceau.
FIGHT TO BE BATTLE ROYAL

Paris, February E.-The fate of the Clemenceau cabinet and the definite de- cision whether the settlement of the church lease question negotiated by Min ister of Education Briand shall stand, will probably be determined Tuesday. On the morning of that day the cabinet will decide it's course, and in the afternoon it will go before parliament and define it's position.
 NM Munlr and Guieyesse, the radi- cal republican deputies. have consented to postpone their interpellations scheduled for tomorrow until the cabinet has had another opportunity to consider its diff faculties, and meantime the negotiations between M. Selves, prefect of the Seine and M. Amitte, archbishop coadjutor of Paris. on the subject of contracts for the lease of churches, will be suspended.
 It is certain in advance if M. Briand is beaten in the cabinet Tuesday he not only will retire. but will appeal from the decision of the ca binet to the chamber of deputies, and that the issue will be fought out upon the floor in a battle royal be- tween the premier and his young lieuten- ant, whose speeches in favor of a liberal interpretation of the separation law have been repeatedly ordered placarded through the country.
 1t is curious fact that while the gov ernment is hesitating, scores of com munes, disregarding the instructions and advice of the government, are conclud- ing contracts between mayors and cures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
DAUGHTER HELD FOR
 MURDER MRS. BINGE
AUTOPSY MADE AND MRS. WAL IAN, WIFE OF IMPORTER OF BRoNZEs, CHARGED WITH AD- WHISPERING POISON.

New York, February 17-Mrs. Lottie Wallau, wife of a well-to-do importer of bronzes. was arraigned before Coroner Acritelli today. charged with murder in the first degree in having caused the death of her mother, Mrs. Ida Binge. by the use of poison. She Is held without bail to await the inquiry, which will be held on Wednesday.
 Mrs. Binge, a wealthy widow, who lived with her daughter, and the latter's hus- band and 20-year-old son, Alexander. died on February 6. three weeks after she had undergone an operation for cancer
 It was on the report of Drs. Witthaus and Degay who had examined the kid neys and liver of Mrs. Binge. that they had found considerable quantities of bi chloride of mercury present, that an in- formation was drawn by Assistant Dis trlct Attorney Corrigan in which the war rant charging murder in the first degree was issued. In champagne some of which it was charged had been administered to Mrs. Binge by Mrs. Wallau, Dr. Degay and Peter Austin. chemist. declared they also found considerable bichloride of mer- cIirV.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
STEAMERS COLLIDE
 FOUR MEN DROWN
BRITISH SHIP ORIANDA SINKS AND THE HELIoPoLlS DRIFTS AWAY WITHOUT GIVING ASSIST ANCE.

Cardiff February 1.-The British steamer Heliopolis collided Saturday mid night with the British steamer Orlando, outward bound from Penarth.
 The Orlando sank and four persons, in- cluding her captain, were drowned.
 The Heliopolis put Into thls port with her bows damaged
 The night was clear, but there was a gale blowing and heavy sea running. The Orlando, which was coal laden for Spezia, was struck between the engine room and the stoke hold, and so badly damaged that she immediately began to fill and sank within half an hour.
 The Heliopolis drifted away without rendering assistance. The captain mus sad all the 0.iandafs nineteen men on deck. Each was given life belt and jumped Into the sea. Six of them reached waterlogged lifeboat the only boat 1t was possible to launch, the others having been smashed, and all of them with the exception of one, who died from exhaus- ton, were rescued by pilotboat after suffering greatly from exposure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
$2OO,OOO FIRE IN
 ALLEGHENY, PA.
FOUR FIRE COMPANIES GO FROM PITTSBURG - FIVE BUSINESS BUILDINGS AND TWO DWELL INGs DESTROYED.

Pittsburg, February IA fire late to- night. which threatened the destruction of several city blocks in Allegheny, de- stroyed five business buildings and three dwelling houses, causing an estimated loss of s2OO,OOO Four fire companies were sent to Allegheny from this city 10 fight the flames, and number of firemen had narrow escapes from falling walls.
 The fire originated from an explosion in the basement of Kenyon's dry goods store and meeting hall, five-story structure, and quickly spread to the other build ings
 What caused the explosion Is unknown. The Cornelius Express company building. Sternberger & Joseph's dry goods store, Kohn's dry goods store and Randolph furniture store were burned to the ground. The flames then communicated to three dwellings houses adjoining the Cornelius building, completely gutting them At midnight the fremen had the fire under control
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
WIFE CAUSES ARREST OF MONTGOMERY MAN
MRS. J. B. WELLS, WHO WAS MAR REED FRIDAY IN JACKSON, MISS, CHARGES HER HUSBAND WITH STEALING $2eoo FROM HER.

Montgomery, February 17.-J. B. Wells of Montgomery, who married Miss Geor- gia Haynes of Jackson, Miss. in Mem phis Friday, was arrested here this after noon on a warrant sworn out by his bride. accusing him of bringing stolen property into Alabama. Wells made bond and was released. Mrs. Wells declares that her husband secured $29OO from her immedi- ately after they were married in Memphis, where she met him by appointment after having known him but short while. She says she previously telegraphed him SlOo, and that she has been unable to get back any portion of the money
 Wells says he has the money, and that his bride Is laboring under a misapprehen- sion. He conducts furniture store in Montgomery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
GEORGIA WILL 60
 AFTER IMMIGRANTS
CONVENTION BEGINS AT MACON
 TUESDAY-GOV. HAYWARD AND
 OTHER PROMINENT SPEAKERS
 WILL BE ON HAND.

Atlanta, February T7.-A convention and business mems conference on state i'm migration to be held under the direction of the Georgia Immigration bureau, will begin at Macon on Tuesday next. About 500 delegates will be fin attendance and many men prominent in the south will deliver addresses. Among these are Gov ernor Terrell and Governor-elect Hoke Smith of Georgia ex-Governor D. c. Hayward of South Carolina, Governor R. B. Glenn of North Carolina, and Commis- sloner General F. P. Sargent, represent ing Secretary Strauss of the department of commerce and labor
 The object of the convention is to con sider the question of bringing desirable immigrants from Europe direct to Geor- gia ports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
STRIKE ON IRON MOUNTAIN.
Union Men Ignore Uitlmatum of Gen. eraI Superintendent to Work Today.

St. Louis, February 1.-The ultimatum issued by General Manager Sullivan of the Missouri Pacific Qron Mountain sys- tem) to the effect that all the black smith, boilermakers and their helpers now on strike for an increase in wages who do not report for work when the shops open tomorrow will be permanently dropped, will be ignored by the strikers, according to officers of the union.
 That ultmatum makes no difference to me-" said John Reed of Kansas City, chairman of the Missouri Pacific system counsel.
 .'Every man will stand shoulder to shoulder
 'I think this trouble could have been avoided easily if the road had been a little slower in refusing our request"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
ATTEMPT TO STOP
 CHURCH SERVICES
DOZEN ARRESTS MADE AT INDIE PENDENT CATHOLIC CHURCH IN PARls-ARcHBIs vILATTE INSULTED BY EDITOR.

Paris. February 17-Attempts were made again today to interrupt the services of the Independent Catholic church at the Church of the Holy Apostles, but they were quickly repressed. A dozen arrests were made.
 As the congregation was leaving the church, some young men belonging to the military Catholic organization booted, and an old veteran turned upon them, say ing:
 q was five years in the cuirassiers, my father was thirty years a soldier, and an uncle was decorated on the battlefield, and another was killed at Reichshofen. am better Frenchman than you"
 Later Archbishop Vilatte, in company with Dr. A. F. Maillon, was insulted by the editor of the Soleil. Dr. haillon went to police station and made complaint against the editor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
FOUR GET OUT NASHVILLE JAIL.
Sawed Bars and Used Blankets in Making Descent from Second Story,

Nashville, Tenn. February 17.-Four prisoners in the county Jail here went to liberty through sawed bars last night. using blankets in descending from a sec ond story window and landing on a steep bank of the Cumberland river. The men escaping are l.. J. Murray, w. H. Foster. John Oliver, Jewell Gum, all held on larceny charges. Murray registered as from Detroit, and is charged with picking pockets and theft of purses in retail shops. He is said to be wanted in Chat tanooga, Washington and other places.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
THEOSOPHIST
 FOUNDER IS DEAD
H. s. Olcott, who Visited This Coun- try, Dies at Adyar,
 India.

New York. February H.-Alexander Fullerton. secretary of the Theosophical society, announces the death today at Adyar, India, of Henry Steele Olcott, CO., founder with Mme. Blayatsky of the theosophists in this country.
 MT. Olcott, who visited this country last year, sailed for India in October on the voyage he fell down the hatchway of the steamer and was confined for a month in hospital at Genoa, Italy Sub sequently he recovered sufficiently to continue his trip, but at Ceylon he sht- fered a relapse and since then has been in more or less preearlous state or health. Death was due to heart failure.
 MT. Olcott was 75 years of age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
Mackay Retains Team's Championship

Tuxedo Park. N. Y, February IT, Clarence H. Mackay of the New York Tennis and Racquet club by defeating George II. Brooks. ex-amateur champion Of the Philadelphia Racquet club, today in three straight sets on the course of the Tuxedo Tennis and Racquet club. retains his title as amateur champion of the eastern states for the gold rackuet.
 Mackay today won the third leg on the gold rackquet, which now becomes his property. The scores were 15-S; 15-S, and 15-12 for Mackay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
New York eanks consoIjdat.

New York. February 17.-It was an- nounced today that negotiations have been virtually con npleted for the consol- idation of the Astor National bank, and the recently organized New Netherlands Trust company. The enlarged institution will be known as the Astor Trust com pany, and will occupy the Fifth avenue office of the trust company. The capital stock of the Astor Trust company has been fixed at s1.25o.oo0. E. c. Converse will be president
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
FASHIONABLE PRACTICES
Discovered to be Carried on in Vatican
 Communications.

Paris, February 1s.-There are persis- tent rumors in circulation of the discoy- cry of reasonable practices carried on by an important official of the foreign of- flee, who is alleged to have communicate ed to the Vatican the contents of dipIo- matic documents emanating from French ambassadors to foreign countries. This official Is said to have been peremptorily discharged. Inquiry indicates that the disclosures had their origin in documents seized at the papal nunciature some time ago An investigation of the rumors in official quarters has not resulted in their confirmation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
Anarchists Parade and
 Den0Dnce he Capitalists
Socialists and Unonsts March Chicago Streets Mark An niversary of Arrest of Officials of Western Fedora ton of Miners Mass Meeting and
 Fiery Speeches.

Chicago, February 17.-severaI hundred anarchists, socialists and trade unionists paraded the streets today carrying red flags and banners to mark the anniver- sary of the arrest and deportation from Colorado of Charles II. Mover. w. D. Haywood and George A. Pettibone, offi- eials of the Western Federation of Min CTS accused of complicity in the murder of former Governor Steunenberg of Idaho. The parade was followed by a mass meet ing where fiery speeches were made in English and German denouncing capital ists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
Attempts to Wreck Train.

Binghamton, N. Y.. February 17.-L. F. Harrington of Sydney was arrested yes- terday after being indicted by the Della ware county grand jury on the charge of attempting to wreck an Ontario and Western passenger train on the night of March g. 1906. The indictment and ar rest followed sworn statement made by Mrs. Harry Colton, who testified that she and Harrington planned the wreck SO that he could rob the passengers who would be killed and injured and thereby obtain money so that he and Mrs Cotton could elope to the west.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
REV. SIMS RESIGNS AT MOBILE.
Accepts Call to Dalton, Ga.-Rev. Cox
 Will Remain.

Mobile February T.-(Special) )-Rev. F. K. Sims, pastor of the South Franklin Street Presbyterian church, today ten dered his resignation as pastor. to accept dered him some days ago.
 Rev. W. J. E. Cox. pastor of the St. Francis Street Baptist church, at his sermon this morning. announced to the congregation that he had declined the call made him by the Baptist church of Knoxville, Tenn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
JAPANESE IMMIGRANTS
Fill Up Mexican City Opposite Fl
 Paso.

Fl Paso. Tex, February H.-Japanese immigrants are filling up Ciudad Juarez, the Mexican city opposite Fl Paso, seek ing admission to the United States. Many of them are penniless and are denied ad- mission, but are being smuggled in. Lately the immigration force has been strengthened and inspectors stationed at smaller towns down the Rio Grande and also at interior towns to pick up those struggling when they try to slip in.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18

The decision of the supreme court, which upheld the acts of the Idaho authorities in holding the accused men for trial was declared by speakers to be a second Dredd Scott decision. and It was predicted that it would bring about similar results Lucy Parsons, widow of one of the anarchists hanged for participation In the Haymarket riot, was present and attempted to harangue the audience, but her voice was drowned in the noise.
 John M O'Neil of Denver. editor of the official journal of the miners organiza- tion was one of the speakers. A eollec.' tion for the defense fund netted Sl20l5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
South Carolina olspensarIes Close.

Columbia. s. C., February 17.-Governor Martin Ansel, late tonight issued a proc- lamation lnstructing all dispensaries to close their doors tomorrow and remain closed until the county boards are ap- pointed and take charge. This means that the dispensaries will not open their doors at all again until the counties have taken charge, and that the state will have complete prohibition for several
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
BANISHES CHIEF OF
 HIS SECRET POLICE
Fehmi Pasha Punished by Sultan of Turkey to Satisfy Demands
 of Germany.

Constantlnople. February 17.-An impe- rial trade orders the banishment of Fehml Pasha, chief of the secret police of the palace, whose punishment was de- manded by Germany as result of his seizure of a ships cargo intended for Hamburg, and on Saturday he was sent to Madania, town of Asia Minor It Is not known whether or not he was also degraded, but 1t Is understood that Ger many Is now satisfied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
Believed Conner NH Have Say in Selections for Bir-
 mingham Courts
$32,OOO YEAR FOR AUBURN
 PROVIDES PENDING BILL

OF POLYTECHNIC EN- coURAGEo - MONTGOMERY IS GLAD FOR SOUTH TO GET FED- ERAL PLUM-CAMPBEL ALSO POPULAR-HUNDL WILL BE NAMED, SAYS LEADING REPUB- LICAN-PoPULAR WITH THE PRESIDENT, WHOSE ENEMIES FIGHT HIM, IT IS SAID.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
THE AGEFERALD WILL FLASH ELECTION RETURNS TONIGHT
1900 Wi1h Red Flags March
 Through Streets Of Rome
Streets Leading Vatican Barred by Troops Anti Clerical Procession Plants Red Republican Flag in Balcony of Michael Angleo-Similar Manifestations
 Throughout Italy

and despite their being prohibited doing so, entered the balcony of Michael An- gelo, overlooking the villa, and planted the red republican flag. and amid enthus- iastic cheering republican and socialist deputies delivered violent anti-olerfcal speeches.
 The government took energetic meas ures to avoid trouble The whole garrison was under arms, and all the streets lead- ing to the vatican were barred by troops.
 Similar manifestations took place in all the leading Italian towns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18

Rome, February 17.-Fifteen thousand persons, among them 150 Red Shirted Garibaldians, with 120 flags and 20 bands of music, participated today in an anti clerical demonstration in favor of France. The procession crossed the city and went to the monument of Giordano Burno, the Italian philosopher, who was burned at the stake by order of the inquisition. where wreaths were deposited. After wards the marchers went to the capital,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
WILL PASS COOLIE
 EXCLUSION MEASURE
PRESIDENT ANXIOUS THAT BILL COME UP FIRST TODAY-TOKIO PAPER THINKS PRICE TOO HIGH FOR SCHOOL SOLUTION.

Washington. February 17.-After an welt tonight, Representative James E. Watson of Indiana, the republican whip of the House, said that there is absolutely no doubt regarding the passage of the im- migration bill including the amendment to exclude coolie labor from continental United States.
 "The President is very anxious" MT. Watson said. that the bill be taken up the first thing tomorrow, and I have to- night sent out special notices to all the republican members to be in their seats tomorrow in order that we may reach a vote at an early hour"
 After leaving the White House, Mir. Watson spent more than an hour in con- ference with Speaker Cannon regarding tomorrows programme. Mir. Watson dis cussed other important legislative mat ters with the President. It was agreed to- night that the bill to limit the hours of railroad employees will be taken up to- morrow immediately after the immigra- tion bill is passed
 Price Too High.
 Tokio, February 1S-The Nichi Nichi, which Is looked upon as an authority in diplomatic affairs, discussing the San Francisco school incident says that the placing of a restriction by the United States on the admission of Japanese inn migrants from Hawaii which practically seems unavoidable, appears to be too high price to pay for the solution of the school trouble, which 1t says is only side issue
 The whole question, 1t says. hinges on the admission of laborers, and 1t suggests the removal of the disability of the Japa. nese to become naturalized. If this Is effected, the Nichi Nichi thinks that the last source of difficulty between Japan and the United States will cease to exist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
Price Too High.
spanish-AmerIcan Vet. Kills Himself.

San Antonio, Tex, February 17.-June Bailey, Spanish American war veteran, 27 years old, committed suicide here today by shooting himself through the head with 3S calbre pistol in a room in a local hotel The deceased. who was a married man, with wife and one child residing at Dekerie, Tex. was believed to be tenn porarily insane, having suffered for some time with the grippe.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
six-Hour Chess Game a Draw.

Philadelphia. February l7.-The Chess games between Dr. Emanuel Laslxer and Frank Marshall, which was adjouned Sat- urday night on the forty ninth move, after six hours play, ended fin a draw when the game was resumed at o'clock today at the rooms of the Franklin Chssa club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
Fire at swalnsboro. Ga.

swainsboro Ga. February T.-A fire which started last night in Ehrlich's dry goods store destroyed that building the Mel, cod building, the Mason Drug com pany's building and the Mason & Clark skating rink The loss is S5Ooo, with but s24 900 insurance. The origin Is supposed to have been incendarism.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
BiH for FederaI Judge
 WiH Be Reported Today

ing the appointment of a federal judge at Birmingham. It is expected that the committee will report the bill tomorrow and that 1t will pass the Senate and re- ceive the Presidents approval before the end of the week.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
Death List of Passengers in Smashed Coaches May
 Be Increased
ELECTRIC EXPRESS WAS
 MAKING 70 MILES AN HOUR

WHEN COACHES FLEW FROM TRACKS ON CURVE AND WERE TORN TO PIEcEs-coRoNER IN- VESTIGATES-SAYS SPREADING OF RAILS CAUSED DISASTER. THIRD RAIL BROKE WITH FLAsH-GHoULs HUNT RELICS. CUT PIECES OF CUSHIONS AND CARPETS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
eeIoian Officers at Jamestown.

Norfolk, Va. February 17-The Belgian government has detailed Colonel Mitchell. Third regiment of artillery, and Captain Lefubre. of the Grenadier guards, to rep resent the Belgian army at the James town exposition. They will arrive here July 1.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18

Washington February T7.-(Special)- Representative Underwood will appear before the Senate judiciary committee tomorrow and make an argument from of a report on the Clayton bill authoriz-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
seo.ooo FIRE AT ELeERToN, GA.
Passenger Train, Station and 400 Bales
 Cotton Burn.

Elberton. Ga. February n.-Fire early today destroyed the Southern railway depot. 400 bales of cotton, eight freight cars and contents, and a passenger train. The loss Is about s60,000. Sparks from q passing train are said to have ignited the cotton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
Says His Associates Do Every thing to Make Him Ap-
 pear Ridiculous
JUROR BOLTON IS ABLE
 ID GO ON WITH TRIAL

DIR. EVANS WILL BE ON STAND FIRST ToDAY-ATTEMPT WILL BE MADE TO INTRODUCE FA- NOUS WlLL-THEN EVELYN NESBlT THAW WILL TELL OF CONVERSATION REG DING OTHER PERSONS AND sTAN- FORD WHITE.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
Copper Company Supply Houses Burn

Fl Paso. Tex. February 1.-The sup ply houses of the Arizona Copper com pany at Clifton caught fire last night from spontaneous combustion and the contents. valued at s10o0oo. were heavily damaged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-02-18
M. B. WARNER FOUND DEAD.
Travelling Salesman Believed to Have
 Taken His Own Life.

Atlanta, February I'M. B. Warner, 8 local travelling salesman was found dead at a hotel here late this afternoon. It is believed he took his life. as the re- suit of despondency, caused by poor health