davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-01-18
Cures Old Sor,,

e led
Westmoreland, Kans., Np.ddo
Ballard Snow Liniment h +are,
Snow Liniment cured an ATTIC
the side of my chin that VI, The
to be a cancer. The sore ,,riod
born and would not yield to som |
until 1 tried Snow Lininst O4.
did the work in short ae II
sister, Mrs. Sophia j. Carm ~ ID
vile. Miffin Co., Pa, has ,ason
mistrusts that it is a cancs tam
send her a SOC bottle" Frl cor
National Drug Co. and Rotnvera
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-01-18
Office at
Hotel Josephine
9 \. n. 10 9P. NJ.
Including Sunday.
Consultation Free

The treatment is medciue and -.
teopsthy VIII not vi'it any other
town In this county. An wishing
treatment must come 90 Grants Ass
nv Sunday, January sd, assn. M.
positively the last day in Grants Pas,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-01-18

= The classified Al columns of the
Courier contain many Items which
VIII he OF interest toryou And Won
should make it.k Point 90 read them
each week. 'N'-'
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1907-01-18

Courier sample copy Mst, ,
any address. The
r1ad
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
BURGE BEATEN BY
 UNKNOWN PERSON
HE STRUCK OFFICER WITH BILLY AND MAKES ESCAPE. MAY HAVE BEEN WOUNDED AS OFFICER FIRED AT HIM.

While in the act of arrestlng an un- known man for disorderIy conduct In saloon on the corner of Avenue and Twenty-third street last night about Il 50 o'clock, Police Officer Burge was at tackled by the man and badly beaten up before he could effectively defend him self
 The man whom the officer was attempt ing to arrest had been cursing around the saloon and in restaurant in the vicinity of Twenty-thirdn street When Officer Burge entered the saloon where the man was, according to the best reports obtain able, he attempted to arrest the offender. As the man turned he drew from his pocket small billy and hit the officer over the head with 1t several times. lie then broke away and ran down the street, the officer firing at him as he ran. It is thought that Officer Burge hit the running man, as he fell once and then got up and ran off, making good his escape.
 Officer Burge suffered considerably from the blows received. He sustained several scalp wounds and it is thought his nose was broken. He was removed to St. Vincent's hospital in an ambulance of Shaw & Son.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
THIS LITTLE GIRL
 LOSES LITTLE DOG
HER HEART AND PEGGYS, TOO, IN DANGER OF BREAKING. WRITES THE EDITOR OF HER GREAT GRIEF.

Here is real pathos. A pretty little girl writes the editor of The Age-Herald, un- der the date of Xmas morning. that she 'ls very sad today and 1t is learned from another source that the child has suffered such intense grief over the loss of a little pet forxterrier dog that she Is seriously i'll. What might might have otherwise proved one of the happlest days In the little girls life was turned into one of the deepest sorrow because Peggy" was lost. The bereft child's let ter follows:
 1923 Avenue E. South, City.
 Xmas morning. My Dear MT. Editor-I want to ask you if you would please help me find my it- tie dog Peggy. I am a little girl l love Peggy very much and she loves me very much She Is a foxterriter and she IS black and white. She has bob tall. It would break my heart and hers too 1T she is not found. l missed her at the fruit stands near Parker's drug store. l am very sad today, so please help me, for l am very lonely. Your friend,
 ELCIA. On the file at police headquarters note has been placed instructing the oifi- cers of the police force to look out for Peggy, and a strong effort will be made to locate the lost dog for the distressed child.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
PRINT PAPER MATERIAL,
AIfa Grass of Africa Furnishes New
 Source for World Needs.

Washington, December 25.-(Special).- An American paper company, having asked Consul General Robert F. Skinner of Marseille, to obtain information in regard to a North African growth caLed esparto grass, from which paper is made, and such details as may be available, with view to broadening their fed, ne supplies the following report:
 As my correspondents are apparently interested In a low grade of paper, suil- able for the manufacture of bags and wrapping paper they doubtless intanG to describe alfa grass for which an ln- creasing demand Is now noticeable. and not esparto grass, or in French "sparte.i' which is a form of jute, and is used in the cordage and woven-bag industry. North Africa. and particularly Algeriag is supplying annually increasing quantities of alfa grass and aloes. both of whicn are used in tho manufacture of pa per. Alfa grass is now quoted at about francs per 100 kilos (sli6 per 22O pounds) on dock at Gran, while aloes a-a quoted at from 75 to 80 francs per 100 kilos 14.H to $lb.44 per 220 pounds) at Marseille Ali grass is used in France for the manufacture of a corse gray wrapping paper, and in England for the manufacture of print paper, while aloes. seven or eight times more expen- siye. are absorbed by manufacturers of high grade papers. Alfa grass grows more or less throughout the African desert region, and Is an annual cut and harvested like hay It Is said that prac- tcally an unlimited supply is available and that 1t Is expected to furnish the print paper of the future in France. A leading London daily. it Is said, has for some years been printed on alfa paper There Is an extensive and increasing ex- portation of this material from Algeria to England Oran dealers in alfa are able to ship from 5000 to 100000 tons per an- mum alone. and all other Algerian ports can furnish considerable quantities. The business is now carried on most extensive ly at Gran.
 English manufacturers have been the first to interest themselves in this ar- ticle, and have made rapid advance in converting it into paper. The French gov ernment is also interesting itself in the subject, because of the present high price of wood pulp, and there is talk of es- tablshing at the sources of supply, in Algeria, and possibly Tunis, mills for the manufacture of pulp
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
LITTLE DRINKING
 ON CHRISTMAS DAY
ONE DOLLAR FINE WILL BE AS- SESSED IN POLICE COURT, WHERE $5 IS REQUIRED AT OTHER TIMES.

Those merry creatures who parried with Bacchus yesterday. and were worsted by Christmas "toddies" and eggnog, will find a surprise awaiting them this morning in the police court.
 Following the custom of years, Judge Feagin will tax the guilty charged with having been on the streets Christmas Day in an intoxicated condition only $l, whereas the usual fine Is $o. Thus the spirit of the season prevails even In the police court. The court considers 1t natural for man to wet his throat" on the day of general celebration, and ls therefore, lenient The officers, too, ars lenient, and no man was arrested who was able to hold his feet and keep mov- ing. Many a poor fellow was escorted a block by kindly disposed policeman and saved thereby a night In the city jail
 The Christmas "drunks' were not num- erous. Some 30 arrests for the offense of being drunk were made yesterday. This Is considered very small number, in view of the fact that the season is Christmas and, too, that few days in which the sale of whisky is permissible remain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
CHURCHES WERE
 WELL ATTENDED
DR. EVANS PROVES THAT DECEM- BIER 25 WAS EXACT DATE OF cHRIsT's BlRTH-cATH oLic AND EPISCOPAL SERVICES.

The Episcopal and Catholic churches were largely attended yesterday. The largest Episcopal congregations were seen at the Church of the Advent, where there were two services, and the largest Cath ollie congregations were found at St. Pauls, whose parish is the most ex- tensive in the Birmingham district. There were five masses at St. Paups, the last at 10 30 o'clock. being a solemn high mass. The Rev. Father Mcdonald, c. M. was the preacher and those who heard him spoke of his sermon as one of exceptional eloquence.
 At the Advent the rector, the Rev. Dr. w. E. Evans, delivered a discourse of rare interest. It is said to have been especially informing on the history of the date of the feast of the nativity. He cited many authorities of the early cen turies, before Alaric burned Rome, to prove that December 25, as we now have 1t, was the exact date on which Christ was born
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
BEET SUGAR INDUSTRY.
European Discussion of the Effects of
 Brussels Convention.

Washington, December 25.-(Special)- In report from Liege, Belgium, Consul A, Albert Johnson says 1t seems that the beet sugar situation this year is far from satisfactory, and that both the farmers and the sugar manufacturers have good grounds for unesslness. His trade details follow:
 The beet crop is decidedly short and the percentage of sugar. which it was hoped would be rather larger than usual, proves to be much below the average heretofore obtained. The period of sugar making will be short, and, as prices are than one sugar factory will be obliged to suspend operations for next year. The effects of the Brussels sugar convention have not, 80 far, been as favorable to the industry as had been anticipated.
 There appears to be some hope that through the acceptance of the terms of the Brussels convention on the part of a more favorable turn. Such a result, however, although within the range of possibility. can hardly be counted upon as probability On the other hand it is reported that at a recent meeting of the societe des Agriculteurs du Nord Ca farmers organization of France) the fol- lowing resolutions, already agreed upon by the syndicate of sugar manufactur- CTS of France, concerning the additional act of the Brussels conference. had been adopted:
 First, considering that the renewal of the Brussels convention could only tend to further aggravate the already precar- ious position of the French sugar manu- lecturers. the committee of the sugar syndicate is of the opinion that the rat ification of the additional act should be made subordinate to the acceptance of the Brussels convention by all the sugar. producing nations of Europe and to the lowering of tho Frer oh excise tax on sugar to the level adopted by-Germany.
 Second, the committee expresses the wish that the French government would take steps to introduce a system of giv- ing bounties for what Is termed dena- tured sugar that serves as food for cat tie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
GERMAN COLONY
 COMES ID ALABAMA Fsrty Industrious Families Seeking Suitable Location HlLlROYT ALREADY HERE Goes To Montgomery, Bullock, Bar bour and Pike Counties--lm.
 migrants Are Farmers and
 We'll To Do People.
HILLR0YT ALREADY HERE

F. c. Hillroyt, a prominent German citizen of New York, passed through Birmingham yesterday en route to South Alabama, where he expects to buy an acreage of land sufficiently large to ac- commodate with small farms a colony of German immigrants of about 40 families
 These families are now scattered throughout various sections of New York; declared MT. Hilroyt, but each Is ready to move to Alabama by the end of January. Each family has signed ,. contract to come on a date to be agreed upon. and each has contributed his prorata share of money.
 These people are industrious and fairly well to do. They are of farming class and will make excellent citizens. They are of the same stock as the residents of Cullman. and it was at the sugges- ton of the Cullman people that Alabama was settled upon as the future home of this colony. We have had communication with sev- eral Alabama gentlemen relative to the spot of settlement, but have. as yet reached no conclusion. However, I am
 
 now en route to Montgomery county, Where about 75 acres of land, thought to be suitable for our purpose, can be pur- chased. l am also going to Bullock, Barbour and Pike counties, in all of which we have figured on settling. The money is already collected and Is on de- posit in New York city.
 Immigration into America Is heavy" continued Mr Hillroyt, but, unfortunate. ly, all who come are not worthy and ac- ceptable. New York city Is overrun with the scum of other countries which floats into America. In spite of prohbitory laws and regulations We should gladly well come worthy immigrants, and do. I am glad to learn that there isAa ready well come awaiting the 40 GerSnan families which I have hopes of bringing into. Ala bama by February. at the latest. It is our purpose to settle no later than Feb ruary in order that there will be plenty of time for preparing for planting crops, etc 'r
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
School Furniture.

Washington, December 25.-fSpecial)- In reply to a New York school furniture supply company Consul Samuel s. Kna- behshue of Belfast writes as follows con- corning q possible market in Ireland:
 There Is great need of modern seating and desk facilities in the schools of the Belfast consular district which includes the nine northern counties of Ireland. Many of the national schools. even in Belfast have the most primitive furni- ture. The younger pupils occupy long wooden benches. without desks, and the more advanced pupils have long wooden desks In some cases there are ranks of desks for two pupils each. So far as can be ascertained, there are no manu- facturers here who make a speciality of school furniture. While there appears to be much need of modern furniture and equipment in the school rooms here, there Is no demand for them. In nearly abl cases the school structures belong to the various churches. and each church equips its school as 1t sees nt
 There is no elected body in charge of any school, no city board of education, as in the United States. The national schools are under the board of national educa- ton in Ireland, which is a bureau of the Dublin government This board is com posed of 10 persons appointed by the Lord Lieutenant and 10 others elected by the so-called local boards Of education" The latter are not elective bodies, but simply associations of clergymen and the few lay men who are founders or maintainers or schools This board of national education has nothing to do with the school houses and their furniture. its principal duties being will the courses of study and the examination of the pupils. It has control of certain funds. but these are for other purposes than the furnishing of the school houses with property furniture. A list of Belfast dealers in furniture is on file in the bureau of manufactures.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
The EIkS' ChYistmas1ree Wade One Thousand Habty

the doors with children, members of the lodge and spectators. The children began assembling at s:sO o'clock in the morn ing and remained impatiently seated until 2:S0 o'clock in the afternoon, when the distribution of the presents began. It re- quired several hours to pass the presents to the children, and the affair was not concluded until darkness had fallen. At that time 1000 children were happy, each little heart being pleased with the visit of Saint Nicholas.
 J. E. Shelby. chairman of the commit tee on Christmas tree" was congratu- lated by members of the Elks and others over the success of this seasons offering to the poor children of the city. The gathering of the presents and the neces- sary funds was a work that required deal of time and energy, and Mir. Shell by's success called for vote of thanks The music for the occasion was. donated by the Musical union of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
PRISONERS GIVEN
 CHRISTMAS DINNER
Sheriff Higdon Serves Turkey, Gran. berry Sauce and ReIishes-Prls-
 oners Were Very Thankful.

Every prisoner in the Jefferson county jail enjoyed a good Christmas dinner yesterday afternoon. Colonel Higdon bought them the best that money could get, and 1t was prepared to a queens taste under the direction of Deputy Joe Lantsnaster. steward of the jail.
 elaborate one. Turkey and cranberry sauce were served, and with them celery and other relishes. After the dinner every one was given a small bag of nuts, candies and cakes.
 Every inmate of the jail was thor oughly pleased and each expressed his appreciation of sheriff Higdon's thought fitness.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
HENRY THAXTON
 DIES TOMORROW
NEGRO MURDERER BAPTIZED YESTERDAY-SH HlGpON WILL NOT ALLOW SPECTATORS TO ATTEND EXECUTION.

Henry Thaxton will pay the death pen- alty for the murder of s. T. Huntsucker tomorrow morning promptly at 10 o'clock unless some unlocked for delay in the execution comes up. Thaxton was bap- tised yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock. There were several of the prominent min isters of the city at the jail when the baptism service was held.
 , Colonel Higdon has announced that, on account of the provisions of the law on the matter of legal executions. the pub lie will not be permitted to attend the execution tomorrow. Only the necessary guards and those persons delegated by the law will be present when the con- demned man hangs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
CHRISTMAS DAY
 IF GREAT PEACE No Crime Wave Stained HeIi . day Week NO FIREWORKS ACCIDENTS Fire Department Had No Alarms. Policeman and Deputy Had Quiet
 Day-Last Christmas a
 Contrast.

There was general comment on the un- usual quietude of Christmas Day in nearly all circles yesterday. The day was be- yond a doubt one of the most peaceful Christmases Birmingham has seen in a number of years.
 In police circles there was but little excitement and at the sheriff's office the deputies had very few calls This Christ mas week has been, so far, surprisingly quiet in criminal way. While there have been few robberies there have been no murders. and fatalities from other causes have been surprisingly few.
 All this is In direct contrast with the Christmas week of last year. 1t will be recalled on the night of December 22 last year s. T. Huntsucxer was murdered in the vicinity of the rolling mill, This crime is the one for which Henry Thax- ton will pay the death penalty tomorrow. Within a very few days of the Hunt sucker tragedy Mrs. s. c. Butts was mur- dered under the most horrible circum- stances at Woodlawn, and Miss Dorothy Strong sucided on the southside. High way robberies were unusually numerous and number of men were injured by highwaymen.
 As far as Is known there were no bad accidents as the result of fireworks demonstrations yesterday. There was no one removed to the hospitals of the city with torn fingers or burned faces from shooting fire crackers, and as whole young America was fortunate in his cele- bration.
 Between 12 o'clock Tuesday night and 12 o'clock last night the fire department had not a single call.
 The day passed off very calmly and peacefully and everybody Is apparently well satisfied and much relieved.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
FREEMAN COTTAGE
 BURNS TO GROUND
Occupants, Alarmed in Nick of Time, Barely Escape From Burning
 BuiIding-West End Fire.

The cottage of E. R. Thieman, on Haw- kins street, between Cotton avenue and the railroads, at West End, was burned completely to the ground last night at about 10 o'clock, and the adjoining resi- dences were narrowly saved from the flames.
 The fire is supposed to have been caused by defective fiue. It had gained a strong headway before it was discovered by one of the neighbors, and he alarmed MT. Thieman and his family, who barely escaped with their lives. The house burnfd rapidly, and 1t was thought sev- eral times that the adjoining houses would catch fire.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
At the Gavetv.

The Bon Ton Extravaganza company. playing at The Gayety theatre this week. is without a doubt the most congenial lot of people in the show business. Six hundred and twenty-five presents ex- changed hands on Christmas day This is without doubt record considering the company numbers 25 in it's entirety. The company is more like the relatives of a family and are to be congratulated
 Miss Francis Clare. the dainty little sou brette, acted as Santa Claus and hap pier body never put-foot on any stage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Building Materials for Panama.

Washington December 25.-(Special)- Former Vice Consul General r. L. Rock wood of Bogota, writes to the bureau of manufactures from Panama calling atten- ton to the market there for steel laths and wire netting for construction pur- poses. owing to the extending use of cement. He states that trade in those lines and in Portland cement could be developed to a much greater extent if quantities of the right materials were on hand, thus avoiding delay of six to seven weeks in waiting for an order to be filled from the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
EIGHT HUNDRED CHILDREN WERE PROVIDED WITH TICKETS AND OTHERS WERE GATHERED. BEGAN AT s:3o O'CLOCK.

The Christmas tree at the Elks' homs, ladened until the limbs came near breaking with toys of all descriptions and articles of need and comfort, glad ened 1000 hearts yesterday.
 The tree was the biggest and most elaborately burdened and decorated in the history of the local lodge of Elks. Eight hundred children were equipped with tickets, and each ticket drew prize. In addition, about 200 other children, unpro- vided with tickets, were ushered in from the streets and made happy with pres ents.
 The large auditorium was crowded to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
NEWARK SAYS OFFICER
 STRUCK MRS. NEIMARk

Max Neimark, merchant of Dora, was in Birmingham last night to employ a legal counsel, he said, to proceed against an officer of that section of Walker coun- ty, who, he alleges struck Mrs. Neimark and her mother. The difficulty, MT. Neil mark states, grew out of small busi- ness transaction in his store, in which he imagined a customer was trying to get the advantage of him in the matter of change
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
"Whisperinu larryo Dies.

New York. December 25.-Lawrence Dell mour who. until he retired from poll tics several years ago, was one of the most prominent members of Tammany Hall. died here today of the grip. Del mour was 60 years of age, and at one time was looked upon as a political con- fidant of Richard Croker His natural reticence earned him the sobriquet of ''WhispernR Larry"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Carlton Loses Trunk.

CIV. Carlton reported at police head quarters yesterday morning that he had turned a trunk over to a negro public drayman to be delivered from the Co., lonial hotel to the residence of Dr. Mead ows, at 21s2 Seventeenth avenue. south, and that the negro had never shown up at the destination of the drunk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Bryan Goes Hunting,

Galveston, Tex, December 25.-William Jennings Bryan and son arrived today to be the guests of Col. w. l.. Moody for several days duck hunting on the pre- serves of the latter at Lake Surprise. The party, the other members of which are Governor Campbell and his son, and George A. Garden of Dallas, embarked shortly before noon for the hunt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
At the Bjjo,,.

Gay New York" at the Bijou theatre this week exploits good comedian in the person of Harry Emerson, who was seen with the show last season. MT. schultz is an able funmaker and he ayails himself of every opportunity in the piece TOT comedy. His songs are received with applause, notably "Hinkey Dee" which draws seven or eight encores at every performance There will be a matinee this afternoon and the usual performance tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Officer Kills Neoro.

Tampa, Fla, December 25.-Deputy Sheriff w. c. Deas late this afternoon shot and killed Charles Strong, a negro. Strong was standing in front of police headquarters and when the deputy sher- If drove up Strong threatened to shoot. Deputy Deas pulled his revolver and fired three bullets into the negro, caus- ing almost instant death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Samuel ]. Downey.

The funeral of Samuel J. Downey. the engineer who was killed in the wreck on the Southern railroad at Tallapoosa, Ga, last Sunday night. will be conducted from the Methodist church at Avondale this afternoon at 2 o'clock. The interment will be made in the Woodlawn eezns- tery.