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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
BUT JOBSON PUT THE
 COAL IN THE CELLAR

bor to MT. Jobson, who only stopped long enough to look up and glare at him.
 After MT. Jobson had carried about a dozen boilersfui of the coal into the cellar he was panting heavily and the perspira- ton was streaming in little gullies and rivulets down his blackened countenance, and once in while he'd cast a glance of profound vindicativeness in the direction where he imagined Mrs. Jobson to be watching him from the parlor window. At length a husky black man trudged along, stopped and watched the perform ance for a half minute or so, and then offered to complete the job for four bits MT. Jobson had put away about an eighth of ton of the coal. MT. Jobson accepted the offer, and then, with blis- tered hands and begrimed countenance, he walked through the lane made by his kidding neighbors and swooped upon Mrs. Jobson in the parlor.
 Well, you've shown me up and made a monkey of me, haven't you?" he said to her. Made joke and gag of me for all these fatheads around here, hey ? All right. You think you're getting away with these things all the time, don't you |? But you just watch my smoke, will you? I had a little confidential chat with a lawyer friend of mine only yesterday aft ernoon about the way things are run ming around this plan, and-and--well, you just keep your eye peeled for my smoke and see what's going to happen, that's all!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
LIQUOR SHOOTS STRAIGHT.
Interesting Tests Are Being Made by
 Bavarian War Minister.

Munich. December 15.-A rather severe, because unexpected. blow at the advo- cates of total abstinence from alcoholic beverages has been struck by the Ba- varlan war ministry, which has issued a report showing that in independent rife shooting soldiers become better marks men after imbibing a small quantity of alcohol.
 Experiments involving the discharge of 10000 shots have been carried out at the ranges of the Augsburg school of mus ketry Throughout the experiments men who had been served with draught of spirituous liquor displayed more steadi- ness and accuracy of aim while firing sngly than did those belonging to the squad which had been kept abstinent.
 In field and volley firing by companies, however, the sections which had been ab- stemious attained slightly better results than their stimulated comrades. As the men are placed for one week in the total and the next week in the abstinent squad, the final results are expected to be inter eStng,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
 PARIS DISCUSSES
 SAILING OF FLEET Paris Is Busy Solving the Amer
 lcan-JapaneSe Problem GUESS AMERICAN PLANS
Prominent PubIicist Insists That At lantic Fleet Is Preparing to Meet Japan on War Footing in
 the Pacific.

Paris. December 15.-The departure to- morrow of the American squadron is the occasion for a few fresh comments here on the American-Japanese relations. French opinion, from the first, has been divided into two camps. The majority Tn France share the pacific official view that Japanese cannot take umbrage at the cruise and that while the situation con- tains clements of danger, the differences between the two countries are sure to be amicably adjusted.
 The other camp, supported by a section of the press, has insisted throughout that the real issue between the United States and Japan arises not from the troubles in San Francisco, but because of Japan's inordinate ambition to control the pace which will make clash sooner or later inevitable. The recall of Ambassador Aoki they regard. as a confirmation of their suspicion and they point to the fact that negotiations on the immigration question are now practically at a stand still. A well known foreign publicist said to the Associated Press today:
 ''It is now almost an open secret in dip- lomatic circles that the American fleet is going to&the Pacific to enable the United States to answer Japan on an equal foot ing. It is an elementary measure of pru- dence until Japan shows her hand. If she entertains no interior motive, the immi- grafton question will soon be settled"
 The pvess remarks the coincidence be- tween the departure of the fleet and the rumor that Japan is seeking new loan in London and Paris.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
LIQUOR IN CLUBS.
Atlanta clubmen Prepare for Prohi
 bition Next Year.

Atlanta, December 14--(Special.)-As an interesting example of what some of the Georgia clubs propose to do next year when the state prohibition law goes into effect 1t will not come amiss to quote some extracts from a circular letter just issued to the niebers of the Capital City club of Atlanta. one of the best known clubs in the state, by its president, All bert Howell, Jr.
 This letter says in part:
 After carefully considering the legal opinions submitted, we have reached the conclusion that 1t will be safer and more expedent for each club to abandon the present system of furnishing and serving liquors to members and their guests. adopting in lieu thereof either separate or joint lockers from which the liquors belonging to individual members may be served to such members or their guests.
 We are of the opinion that each mem Der should order and pay Tor his own supplies, although, In our opinion, these orders may be sent through any agent, including the person who may happen to be superintendent of the club, but liquors shipped into Georgia should ba addressed and delivered to the individual
 members ordering same. although they may be addressed in care of the supern- tendent of the club.
 with reference to the charge for serv- ice, we are of the opinion that each club may fix this charge for itself, keeping in view the Importance of fixing the amount of the charge so as to cover only the cost of the service rendered, eliminating any element of profit"
 In ordering through the superintendent of the club members are cautioned to furnish the price of the goods ordered, and form of order is suggested. Re- strictions upon sending liquors from the club to the home of a member are also recommended.
 In conclusion the letter says: 'In this connection we also deem it proper to call attention to the fact that 1 the service of liquors on Sunday has | been held to be violation of the law, l even under the present conditions, and l proper regulations should be adopted by I each club with reference to this matter after January l, 1908. It is our opinion | that the rights and interests of every l club will be greatly jeopardzed by the | service of liquors on Sunday In any club"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
OLD ENGINE TEXAS"
Atlanta Grows Sentimental and Wants
 the Old Veteran.

Atlanta, December 15.-An interesting example of the spasmodic wave of patriot ism that sometimes strikes the Gate City is found in the case of the famous old engine Texas with which the Gen eral," after it had been stolen by the An drews raiders, was captured.
 When it was learned that the old engine was to go to the scrap heap as having passed its days of usefulness there was a loud protest. The papers here took the matter up, and subscriptions were forth coming for the purpose of buying the en- zine and preserving 1t as an historic relic.
 Then the lessees of the Western and At lantic road said something about giving it to the state, if the state would take it, and there the matter dropped. It has gone clean out of sight and Atlanta seems too busy just now to care what becomes of the Texas.
 Perhaps, however, the matter will be presented to the legislature at it's next session and an effort made to have il properly placed, if it does not fall to pieces or find its way to the scrap pile before any action is taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Treasurer GIazier III.

Chelsea, Mich., December 15.--Alarming reports are in circulation tonight regard ing the illness of State Treasurer Frank F. Glazier, whose failure three weeks ago involved in the aggregate over N,0OOoO0 and who had $6S5,O0O of state funds de- posited in the Chelsea Savings bank, which was closed by State Banking Con- missioner Zimmerman. At the time that his financial difficulties were disclosed MT.
 Glazier was sick and it was owing to his illness that the governor deferred until a
 few days ago talking with him on the question of his resignation as state treas urer. Tonight MT. Glaziers condition is said to be critical. Drs Holmes and Buch have been unable to arouse their patient from a comatose condition which. with every heart action, has persisted all day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
FIRELEss STOVES.
The Latest German Improved Self
 Cookers.

In reply to a Kansas City correspond ent Deputy Consul General John w. Dye of Berlin furnishes the following information concerning the newest form of fireless stoves in Germany:
 Fireless stoves, or self-cookers. as they are variously known, have been in use in Germany for a number. of years, so that they may now be classi- fled as successful. The earlier types were merely boxes constructed with double walls, or by secret processes built so as to retain heat when sealed. These cookers, which are still on the market, are used as follows: After thorough heating, food to be cook ed (stewed or boiled) is placed inside the box, sealed, and left for sufficient time, when it is opened, and the food, cooked by the retained heat. is ready to serve.
 Recently a company here has inn proved upon the apparatus and pro- duced a fireless stove that not only cooks, but fries and roasts. Profiting by past failures and successes the company has perfected cooker that, although on the market but a year. has already proved very popular. Frying and roasting are accomplished In the new cooker by the use of a heated stone. The stone is thoroughly heated in an. oven, over gas or any fire, and placed in the cooker with the steak or roast. The box Is sealed up and left for an hour or so, as required, then opened, and the food is fully prepared and hot. In the double boxes all three processes may proceed at one time xvi+l ar difficulty.
 The owners of the patents on this latest apparatus claim that the sales in the coming year will exceed oO,00O cookers in Germany and Switzerland.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
THE WELT GOES DOWN. Captain Marshal and Crew Are Saved
 By the Mohican.

Charleston, S. C., December 15.-The Clyde line freighter Mohican. arriving to- night from New York, brought in Cap tain Marshal and crew of ten men from the Schooner Augustus Welt, which foun- dered at sea yesterday morning The Welt, which is a schooner of HOO tons register left Cartaret, N. J., December with a cargo of fertilizer materials for Savannah.
 Friday night and Saturday morning heavy southeast gales were met off Cape Lookout and the schooner sprang leak. Steam and hand pumps became choked with the drift from the cargo and at 10 O clock Saturday morning the captain and crew took to small boats and lay astern until o'clock D. m. The schooner 8 decks were then awash, and she was set ting, when the Mohcan came along and picked up the men. The derelict, which may still be afioat, is directly in the track of coasters
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
CHINA IS WARNED.
Russia Gives Notice of Conditional
 Withdrawal of Agreement.

Pekin, December 15.-The Russian gov- ernment has warned the Chinese govern ment that unless Japan and China within a reasonable time come to an agreement similar to that embraced by the Russo Chinese telegraph convention, signed last October, Russia will present it's notifica- tion that this convention will terminate with the year.
 The studied indifference of the repre- sentatives of the powers to Manchuria shows the operation of the inter-allances between Great Britain, Russia, France and Japan, The refusal of Great Britain Germany and France to interest them selves in China's Manchurian difficulties has turned the attention of America in that direction; as instanced by the speech of Secretary Taft at Shanghai recently when he strongly re-avowed the adher- ence of America to the open door, pol icy and asserted that China would have the sympathy and support of America in every movement for her reform and up- building.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
NEW YoRK's BLUE SUNDAY.
Sunday Closing Law Is Generally ob-
 served in All Quarters of City.

New York, December 15.-An inforce- ment of the Sunday closing law and the elements combined today to provide a Sunday as blue as the strictest Sab batarian might wish. The amusement promoters generally kept their places closed, while an overcast sky, a damp chill in the air and bad walking shut in thousands, who, in lieu of other enter tainments gladly would have found recre- ation in the parks. The restaurants were, as before benefited by the changed conditions.
 The theatrical men made no attempt to test the law, and all in the form of a liberal Sunday ordinance which they ex- pect the board of aldermen to pass next Tuesday.
 A few places of exhibition. dancing academies and roller skating rinks, which had been fortified by injunctions which forbade police interference, did business as usual, and an occasional arrest for Sunday dissertation was made but these cases were exceptions. Many excise ar- rests were made in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
ASIA MINOR RAILWAYS.
Their Prosperity Reflects Prosperity of
 the Country.

Washington, December 15-(Special) J. The following report from Consul Ernest L. Harris at smyrna is further evidence of the commercial and industrial progress of Asiatic Turkey:
 The Ottoman Railway company, with a line extending from Smyrna into the interior of Asia Minor, is prosperous en- terprise. It is chiefly owned and con trolled by English stockholders. A divi- dend of $2 on the share has just been declared for the last half year Freight and passenger traffic is~steadily increas- ing. In 1900 the total number of per- sons travelling over the road was 7O3. .472 The revenue from this source at that time was s225,0 In 1906 the number of pas sengers had increased to l, 1,3o6, ,925, and the total receipts in money to S300,000. Some damage was done to the railway by the exceptionally heavy rains of last spring. The management has already expended sso,OOo in repairing bridges and cuverts, and 1t Is probable that In order to secure thoroughly the whole line against the coming rains at least that amount must still be spent.
 The movement of the crops this season has been attended with unusual success. With the exception of the wheat crop. in which there has been such a shortage that there is now practically flour famine in Asia Minor, all other harvests, excepting raisins, have turned out a good average. As most foodstuffs are exported, they are brought over the Aidin railway to Smyrna for shipment. An extension of the railway to Egirdir, a large inland lake in Asia Minor, has been commenced. This will tap a large corn-producing section. Since the new pier and warehouses were completed at Smyrna only a short time ago, 40 ocean-going steamers and 102 sail ing craft have come alongside and taken on cargoes. This new pier Is already paying the interest required for the cost of construction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Will compIete Sentence.

Atlanta, December 15.-On December 29 P. s. Coffee formerly a Henry county planter, will be released from the federal prison, where he has been serving term of three years on the charge of counter feiting. J. N. Little, another of the same gang. will be released early 1908. Oscar McMichael and Clarence w. Robb, two pressmen, implicated in the conspiracy, completed their terms some time ago. The release of the two former will bring to a termination the sentences in connec- ton with one of the most sensational counterfeiting cases Georgia has ever known. These men printed and were pre- pairing to circulate about $13,00O in ''phony' s1O bills when they were caught with the goods. Will Wynne who en- graved the plates, turned states evidence and was not sentenced.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Pretty Thinus To Wear.

ANom the Philadelphia Bulletin.
 Lovely are the evening bags, of white Irish crochet, lined with white silk and mounted in gold frames.
 A chic departure in theatre waists is the separate waist of chiffon, generally black' and worn over a pale-colored or white foundation.
 Elizabethan ruches of tulle, four or hEe inches In depth, are fitted into the ueGoi- , letaee of some of the newest evening gowns.
 The new sleeve, called 'the stepladder, is an outgrowth of the kimono sleeves and consists of a succession of deep 1olos, one over the other. narrowing in as they reach below the elbow.
 A novel idea of the winter IS the Veli,ns of ribbon under folds of chlffon' so tilae tbo-e Is just suggestion of the ribbon color.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Small Necked New Workers.
the New York Press

From the New York Press
 Statistics furnished by manufacturers of shirts and collars indicate that the av- craze New York man has smaller neck than his out-of.town brother. Compari- son of orders shows that out of given volume of business booked, Boston and Chicago led in the matter of big sizes. Inquiry at several haberdashery shops in
 anhattan resulted in the information that any number larger than 1872 would have to be specially called for from the factory or had through the selling agent. In other cities 1t is an everyday experi- ence to sell as high size IS over the retail counter. Of course, the element of snug fit is a factor, but as a regular proposition eastern and western men are more "bull-necked" than is the case with their New York brethren.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
cookinq Schools In Germany.

From Q Berlin Lettef,
 As a result of recent conference be- tween the kaiserin and the Prussian min ister of education, an attempt will be made to make instruction in cooking and other branches of household management obligatory in all Prussian schools for girls The principal objection to the scheme has hitherto been the heavy cost of erecting and fitting out kitchens. This has now been overcome by the Empress, who has promised to contribute largely from her private purse and act as the treasurer for a public subscription. It is thought s50oQ0 can be collected in this way.
 The question will be raised in the forth coming session of the Prussan Diet, and if the legislature is prepared to vote the additional necessary funds the minis- try of education will make this instruc- tion compulsory
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Why the Orchestra couIdn,t Play.

"The Man of the Hour" was almost due to ring up the curtain in a western one night stand, but there was no sign of activity on the part of the orchestra.
 The customary signals were stolidly disregarded and the stage manager rushed out in front to interview the local manager.
 Well" said the latter. "the flute player ain't here yet. and they can't play nothing without him."
 "But why don't you send for him?n protested the stage manager.
 No use," replied the local manager placidly. You see, he's our prosecutiDe attorney and the jurys out in a man. slaughter case"
 The play began without any over ture, but before the first act was over the jury brought fin verdict of ac- quittal. The prosecuting attorney put in a belated appearance but blew wrong notes the rest of the evening.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Laws Are Disregarded.

Omaha, Neb., December 15.-Merchants today generally refused to obey the Sun day closing order. Perhaps thousand persons laid themselves liable to fines by refusing to close theatres, newspaper of- fees, barber shops, cigar storesA billiard halls, bowling alleys and other plaSes that usually remain open on Sunday. The names of managers, ticket sellers. door keepers and stage foremen of all theatres were taken and warrants for their ar rests will be issued tomorrow. it Is said. Grocery markets and other stores were closed all day, as were many candy stores.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Size of Cod Fish.
From Our Country


 I have seen a cod-fish that weighed nearly 100 pounds and have heard of one caught near by that weighed 150 pounds, after it's entrails had been taken out. But one of 80 pounds Is considered a large one even by fisher men, and an amateur will go wild over one of 20 Those caught upon the banks seldom reach so pounds, being of a smaller species.
 The cod is a deep-sea fish, as is in dicated by little appendage two inches long, hanging from it's lower Jaw This Is called a barbule. It finds its food at the bottom, upon sand banks and around sunken ledges usual ly at some distance from the shore, although in cold weather. 1t may some times be taken by fishing from the rocks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Gale Has Subsided.

London, December 15.-The gale along the British coast on Friday and Saturday which was described by Captain Jameson of the steamship St. Louis as the worst in his experience, subsded today. It was responsible for the loss of some 40 lives, so far as is at present known, the minor wrecks including a vessel seen to founder off Swanage with loss probably of her crew of seven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Prisoner Commits Suicide.

Clarksdale. Miss. December 15-S. l.. Love of Tallahatchie county, who was be- ing returned to his home in the custody of a deputy sheriff on charge of forgery. committed suicide aboard Yazoo and Mississippi Valley train near this place today. Love secured permission to mo- mentarily absent himself from the officer and several moments later was found in a dying condition as a result of self-in- fiicted wounds by knife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Walker Still at Large.

Santiago, Cal, December 15.-In spite of reports to the contrary, William F. Walk CT, wanted for the embezzlement of $5G5,- GOO in securities, the property of the New Britain (Conn.) savings bank. is still at large. From advices of an authoritative nature from Ensenad. it is learned that Walker was not in that city and had not been arrested there nor was he is Tia Juana, as was suspected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Boy Saves a Train.

Fruithurst, December 15.-(Special.)- What might have been very serious wreck today was averted by the fore thought and bravery of ".'le Willie Holmes, nephew of James Cheaves. of this place. Willie, on his way home from Muscadine, this morning about o'clock, discovered a broken rail, and as 1t was almost time for train No. 3S from Bir- mingham, Willie hurried as fast as his feet would carry him to. let the section boss and agent know of it. It is a very steep grade nearly all the way from Fruithurst to Muscadine, and there might have been a serious wreck but for the child's forethought Willie is an orphan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
The Pope Will Protest.

Rome. December 15.-In the allocution which he will deliver before the secret consistory tomorrow, the Pope will pro- test against the anti-clerical campaign. especially in the religious press, but the chief part of the allocution will confirm the condemnation of modernism.
 The post of secretary of the congrega- ton of extraordinary affairs, made va- cant by the nomination of Pietro Gaspar- ri as cardinal, has been filled by the ap- opintment of 4ensignor scapineni
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
Saloons Are Closed.

Council Bluffs, Ia., December 15.-The saloons were closed here today for the first time in many years. Nearly every pastor in Council Bluffs preached on law inforcement today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
intercoIIeujate Reoatta.

New York. December 15.-The stewards of the Intercollegiate Rowing association have decided on Saturday, June H, for the intercollegiate regatta at Poughkeep- sic. in 1898.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-16
At the Pawnbrokers' Ball.

From PUCK.
 Miss Spar -.lestein-Dot yos a very striking costume, Misder Loanitski Vot character do you representa-?
 MT. Loanitski-Dis suit vos little idea of my own. representa- Ready Money.