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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
STATEMENT IS CORRECT.
Object of Conversation Between Pres.
 ident and Heney Is Explained.

Washington, December 25.-The Christ mas celebration at the White House to- day was interrupted long enough for the issuance of a statement regarding the subject matter of conversation Monday night between the President and Francis J. Heney, special attorney for the government under the department of justice. Certain statements having been published, which it was said did not cor rectly state the facts, 1t was authorita- lively announced today that MT. Heney had not, as alleged, recommended to the President the renomination of O. l.. Bris- tol as United States attorney for Oregon
 "The fact is,' 1t was stated, that Heneys errand here was on no such mission. MT. Heney acquiesced in the re- moval of MT. Bristol and said that MT. Bristors conduct left no other alternative for the government"
 It was further denied that MT. Heney had any conversation with the President which in any way involved United States senator with the subject of alleged railroad land frauds in Oregon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
RODOLPH LEMIUX
 CONCLUDES WORK Will Report To Canada On Jap-
 anese Immigration PLEASED WITH RESULT Though the Ambsssador Cannot Dis cuss Result of Negotiations-He
 Seems Satisfied With the
 Future Outlook.
PLEASED WITH RESULT

Tolxio, December 25.-Rodolph Lemiux, Canadian minister of labor, who con- cluded his negotiations today with the Japanese government regarding the reg ulation of immigration to Canada, said to the Associated Press:
 My lips are sealed on the subject. Any statement I have to make belongs first to the dominion government. My mission will be completed only after my return to Ottawa. My colleagues there will be in a position to fully discuss and con- sider the whole question in it's various phases. I have every reason to believe that a solution of the difficulty will soon be reached and am pleased to say that my negotiations with the Japanese for eign office were conducted in the friend Hest spirit.
 "I return with nothing but the most pleasant recollections."
 The Associated Press Is in position to state that the situation is identical with its previous forecast. MT. Lemiux and Sir Claude Mcdonald, the British ambas- sador, fully agreed with the terms of the memorandum, where, under the Japanese SOFci outllItS pidho ioi eho future control of immigration, the an nouncement of which will probably be made when a similar arrangement Is out lined to Mir Thomas J. O'Brien, the American ambassador, with whom 1t is understood has submitted a number of suggestions from the American govern ment for the consideration of the foreign office. The suggestions, 1t is believed. largely served to guide the arrangements submitted to Canada through Minister Lemieux, and there is reason to believe the Japanese government will soon sub init to Ambassador O'Brien the details of the plan to control immigration to America. which practically amounts to the prevention of all labor immigration.
 The attitude of MT. Lemiux toward the American ambassador has caused much comment in diplomatic circles. Lemiux entirely ignored the American embassy and evidently preferred not to discuss the matter with Ambassador OBrien. It Is understood the foreign minister, Viscount Hayashl, throughout his conferences with Lemiux, consistently declined to sac rifice any treaty rights or to set any liNit on the number of Japanese which will be permitted to land in Canada monthly.
 MT. Lemiux and party will sail for home on the Empress of China tomorrow, December 26, the Canadian government having instructed him to report at the earliest possible moment
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
DUTCH CABINET RESIGNS.
It Is Believed That the Parliament
 Will Follow Soon.

The Hague, December 25.-The Dutch cabinet or council of ministers, com prising nine members, by whom the eX- ecutive authority of the government is administered, today presented it's resigna- tion. It is thought that the dissolution of the parliament is likely to follow. The resignation of the cabinet is due to the defeat of the army estimates in the see- ond chamber of parliament.
 The opposition in the discussion of these estimates contended that the efficiency of the Dutch army was not proportionate to it's cost. The clercals, who are op- posed to the governments plan for uni- yersal suffrage, are pleased over the sit uation created by the cabinets resigna- ton, as they prefer that the expected general election which Is to follow should be fought out on the military issue, rather than on universal suffrage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
|LL-STARRED SHIP
 ATLAS IS IN PORT Had Many MiSfertuneS While
 Enreute COLLIDES WITH VIKING The Captain of the Latter Craft and His Wife Are Drowned in { the catastrophe-other
 Casaties.

San Francisco, December 25.-The American ship Atlas dropped anchor here last night. 275 days out from Baltimore. It ended a voyage made tragic by col llsion off Cape Horn, attended by the sinking of another vessel the drowning of the fated crafts captain and the cap tain's wife, mutiny on it's own decks and death among it's crew.
 On June at 6 D. m. the Atlas struck the Norwegian bark Viking. Captain Pe- terson, bound from Hamburg to Calllao. Both were badly damaged by the con- tact, but the bark fared worse. In the terror of the night P of the crew of the Norwegian bark boarded the American ship, crawling over tangled shrouds and dangling booms. But Captain Peterson and his wife were not among those who made the dangerous transit. But it was too dark to render aid, though the Atlas stood by during the night Next morn- ing the Viking had disappeared.
 The Atlas put into Rio De Janeiro for repairs, leaking badly. On tine way 10 this port a mutiny took place among the crew over some trouble with the mate but it was easily quelled.
 Before the collision off Cape Horn three of the ships company met death. On May 23 J. Schumacher and Charles No Ian, seamen, fell from the jibboom, and were drowned. On June 15 John Hook, sailmaker, died and was buried at sea- When the ship arrived yesterday, the captains son and the third officer were i'll and the vessel was ordered into quar- antine.
 The Atlas had a cargo of coal for the United States government. The vessel had been 120 days out from Rio Janelro and was overdue. Reinsurance has been offered at 10 per cent.
 The Viking was a new bark of 2541 tons. Nothing had been heard of it after 1t began it's last voyage until the Atlas brought in the tdings last night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
WOOL GROWERS TO MEET.
National Convention To Be Held at
 Helena January IA, f5 and IS.

Helena, Mont, December 25-All ar engagements have been made for the forty fourth annual meeting of the National Wool Growers association in this city January IA, 15 and 16. Advices have been received indicating that upwards of 2Oo0 persons will be present.
 Simultaneously sheep show will be held at which the leading wool and sheep interests of the country have stated that they will make exhibits.
 The questions to be considered at the wool growers meeting will be the public land questions and the attitude of the na- tional administration thereon. The B- hour law, relative to live stock ship ments, will also be considered, as well as number of minor questions pertain ing to the industry.
 James R. Garfield, Secretary of the In- terior, will be present, while Messrs Pinchot and Melvin, at the head of the forest and animal industry divisions of the agricultural department, will be here with Senator Warren, Senator Carter and other national characters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Barred From Academy.

San Francisco, December 25.-W. Anger, a machinist on the armored cruiser Penn sylvania, claims to have been barred while in uniform and sober from place of public amusement in San Francisco. According to fingers story he was re- fused admittance last night to a dancing academy. Shortly afterward several of his companions were barred from the same place. It is said that the affair will be the subject of report to Wash fngton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Discharued Men Suffer.

Los Angeles. Cal, December 25-The action of the Transeontinental Railroads in discharging hundreds of Mexican la borers during the week preceding Christ mas has caused considerable suffering among the families of the discharged men. It is estimated that about 800 men in all were let out. Most of them have families and nearly all were without money when discharged. An effort will be made to charter . freight train and send to Mexico as many of them as de- sire to go. The remainder will have to be looked after by the local charities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
RATE WAR THREATENED.
Fare From Chicago To New York May
 Be Greatly Reduced.

Chicago, December 25-Eastern railroads are on the verge Of what promises to be a disastrous passenger rate war. Yes- terday the Erie gave notice of can cellation of all it's eastbound passenger tariffs shown In the Chicago rate sheet.
 Notice was also given by that road that after February 1, 1908, it would no longer abide by the differential arbitra- tion award of President Lucius Futile of the Boston and Maine. whereby the Michigan Central road was accorded a rate of S19 between Chicago and New York.
 It is expected when the independent Erie tariff is made public the first-class rates to New York and all points east of Chicago will have suffered a material reduction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Depositors Will Get Money.

Atlanta, December 25.-Negotiations for closing up the affairs of the Neal State bank, for which a receiver was appointed yesterday, were begun this afternoon. when w. F. Nancy of the bank and the officials of the Central Bank and Trust corporation, the receiver, held confer ence. President Candler of the Central bank, in the course of a statement to- day, said he saw no reason why the de- positors in the Neal bank should not be paid dollar for dollar, but that final set clement might require year. He de- clared it might be possible for a first divi- dend of 10 per cent within 30 days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Freight Clerks on a Strike.

New Orleans, December 25.-In refuta- tion of the report that the line was tied up by a general strike, the Louisiana Railway and Navigation company today sent westward its morning passenger train for Shreveport and announced that the train from Shreveport would arrive here on time this evening. The strike so far has been confined to score or more of clerks In the freight office here, who struck because they declared a 10 per cent reduction in wages had been made. The company officials announced today that they would make an effort to move their freight out of New Orleans to- morrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Daring Rescues.

Chicago, December 25.-rhe rescue of a blind man by. Capt. Peter J. Visser for merly of theN Boer army, and another thrilling rescue, that of 7O-year-old in- valid by Policeman Michael McGrath, were witnessed last night during fire fin an apartment building at 3607 Indiana avenue. The blind man is w. A. Wein- stock. and the aged invalid is William Glaize. They had been left behind In the rush from the building when the fire was discoyered
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
JeweIry Store Robbed.

New York, December 25-While the jew elry store of David Holtze was crowded with customers last night. and many people were passing in the street, two robbers smashed a show window and es- capped with two trays of diamonds and jewelry valued at s50Oo. There was an instant chase after the thieves by Holtz and his watchmaker, John Richman. When Richman, running. fired at the flee ing man, Detective Hart caught Richman and arrested him. The thieves in the meantime escaped.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Negro Held in Detroit.

Knoxville Tenn, December 25.-The negro arrested in Detroit, giving his name as George Robbin, is believed by the local police to be Harry Westmoreland, who shot and killed Carl H. Bundschu in this city on October 29. Westmoreland was traced to Cincinnati. where it was ascer- tained he had declared his intention of going to Canada. The scars found upon the negro correspond to the identifica- ton marks of Westmorelapd, the police claim. local detective will go to De- troit probably next Tuesday, or as soon as requisition papers can be secured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Pacific Coast Helpless.

Seattle, Wash, December 25-Col. T. c. Woodbury, acting commander of the de- partment of the Columbia, U. S. A., in a statement today said that the whole Pacific coast would be helpless in case the navy should prove unable to prevent the landing of force of 10000 Japanese or other foreign army at any of the numerous unprotected bays along the coast. He said, there are not 2O00 regu- lars on the coast to resist an attack by land, while 15,OO0 infantrymen are needed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Harry Thaws Christmas.

New York, December 25.-Harry Thaw has made Christmas presents to everyone in the Tombs, which has been his home since the night in June, 1906, when he shot Stanford White on the roof of Madi- son Square Garden. To each keeper he gave box of cigars and to each matron a half dozen handkerchiefs. To each male prisoner he gave a box of chocolate and two cigars, and to each woman prisoner Lendkerchief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Two Men Killed,

Missoua, Mont, December 25--Two men were killed last night at railway construction camp near Lothrop. George Morris, an Austrian, killed one of his countrymen in knife duel. the cause of the trouble being unknown. Morris then started to Lothrop and met Con- tractor Walter A. Arnold on the bridge where he attacked Arnold with the knife and Arnold drew a revolver and shot him dead. Arnold gave himself up, claiming he acted in self-defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
loxelace surrenders.

Ocean Park, Cal. December 25.-Post- master Charles E. Lovelace of this place, who is accused of the embezzlement of between 5000 and 5000. surrendered him. self into the custody of the United States court today. He has-sbeen released on $40o0 bond.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
HaIfbreed Kills Two Men.

Riverside, Cal, December 25.-P. V. Swanguen, constable at Tomacula, this county, and Louis E. Scaller, a French man, were shot and killed last night by Horace Magee, a half-breed Indian, in the Degounes billiard room. Magee was struck on the head with a billiard cue by John Jackson, a bystander, and will die. Magee was intoxicated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
SEABOARD, Popular Allan

SEABOARD, Popular Allan ta Line, leave Birmingham 500 a. m. and 4:15 p. m. Complete Pullman and Dining Car, also Parlor Broiler Service Atlanta, Richmond, Washington, lBalti- more, Philadelphia, and New York and all points East. The Smooth Way and on time line. Holiday tickets on sale Decem- Der 20.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Unfortunate Mlshap.

Pittsburg, Pa., December 25.-Jackson Stilley. 50 years old. well known resi- dent of West Elizabeth, near here, while stealthily trying to escape the eyes of the younger members of his family and hide Christmas presents, fell down a stairway late last night and broke his neck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Record Again Broken.

New York, December 25.-The divorce court record in New York was broken again yesterday when Judge Newburger called the last of 1sO cases. which were on the calendar when 1t was called Mon day. morning. Only AZ cases were ready for hearing and these were heard during the two days. The others have gone over until the next term. All the cases were i1pdefendpd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
CUT EACH OTHER DOWN.
Two Men SIashed Fearfully Found ly- ing in Close Proximity.

Chicago, December 25.-Two men, both unconscious, and each suffering from number of knife wounds, were found within a few feet of>each other today at Grand avenue and Desplaines street.
 The men had evidently slashed each other until both fell weak from loss of blood.
 They refused to talk beyond giving their. names as Nicholas Cescerous and Michael Homtadan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Ambassador Entertains.

Berlin, December 25.-Ambassador and Mrs. Tower gave a reception and large Christmas party this afternoon. During the morning Mrs. Tower and her young daughters entertained about 100 poor per sons, to each of whom present was Eiven.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES
Via Central Railway of Georgia Rail
 way Go.

Tickets will be sold on December 20 to 9 inclusive, December 30 and S1. 1907, and January 1, 1908. with limit good to leave destination returning not later than mid night January 6, 1908.
 For full particulars apply to nearest Ticket Agent or s. E. Cowin, Commercial Agent, Birmingham, Ala.
 12-12-St-thu-su-tu
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26
Wju Makers May Strike,

New York, December 25.-The wig makers of New York have organized the Human Hair Workers union and threaten a strike. It is stated that as soon as the organization is completed, demand will be made for shorter hours and more
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-26

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Free press., 1907-07-20

Remember Fred Tiff is now at home
and ready to do your laundry work.
The friends of Fred Tiff are glad to
see him home again from his eastern
trip.
Alois Leikam of Catharine and John
Truan of Freedom proved up on their
homesteads this week.
Harvest-in this county is about COM
pleted, but the rains made the work
this week pretty slow.
The West Saline county had very
hard rain last week causing that river
to rise and run out of its banks.
The iron bridge on west side of
town was badly damaged by the late
storm and part of toe abutment of the
Chestnut street bridge was damaged.
Commissioner Mueller was in town
Monday and reports that both the
Ellis bridges were damaged by the
storm, and the railroad dam went out.
This accounts partially for the big
volume of water that came this way,
while the country to the north toward
the Saline sent down a large portion
of it.
Free press., 1907-07-20

Hughy Irwin and children have re-
turned from their visit to Nebraska
and Iowa.
Prof. Shiyeley went out to Sharon
Springs on Thursday evening on
business.
Miss Rowlison left on Saturday for
rest at the Excelsior Springs and to
help Mrs. Will Wagner.
Harry FELTON, got out his coach Sun
day morning and helped rescue the
flood sufferers in the flats and did
good work.
Judge Reeder got caught at Ellis on
Sunday by the flood, while on his way
home from Denver and had to come
down on the construction train.
The Electric Light new belt came
Thursday on the evening train and in
half an hour the lights were burning
again, and quite relief to patrons.
The flood put the Electric Light plant
out of operation, and our citizens had
to go back to lamps and tallow candles
showing the pleasure and benefit of the
Electric Light
The flood Sunday settled the question
of many of the wooden street crossings
and pavements, as it foated them
away or badly demolished them, re-
quiring the new ones.
HONEY. Mrs. Addison has received
another keg of that beautiful honey
from her western relatives and will
again let our citizens have some of it
at low price, if they call at her resi-
dence in west part of town.
Regent Griffith has received and has
on exhibit the plans of one of the
$1,000 cottages to be built at the Ex-
pertinent Station, bids to be openep
July 30th and it is hoped our mechanics
will put in bid The Legislature
provided for two of these $1,000
cottages and $4,000 residence for the
superintendent.
Free press., 1907-07-20
Hays City in a Flood.
Heavy roins and the bursting of
THE ELLIS DAM THE CAUSE.
City is one-t,hird under water.

AlkGX is OnGeGSOAGQ uIE4CE W0GCls
The heavy rains the past week here
and west to Trego county, with over
six inches of water falling, caused the
Smokey, Saline and Big Creek to rise
bank full
This caused the railroad dam at Ellis
to give way during Saturday night,
and the immense body of water started
this way. taking out the two Ellis
bridges, the Palmer bridge 4 miles
west of town and part of the Unrein
bridge, just west of of town. Much of
this lodged against the iron railroad
bridge, Stacking the water, which then
rushed east along the north side of
the track, flooding everything on low
ground East to Fort street, finally get
ting high as the track which it over flow
ed and partially washed out. On South
side of track from the bridge to
Havemann's yard and south of the
Penney barn were soon under water,
taking in the east side south of Nor
NAL Avenue, with one to five feet of
water, and people woke up Sunday
morning to find water surrounding
them. Many were taken out in wagons
or boats and some of their household
goods moved. By ten o'clock the flood
was at its height and by afternoon
had mostly gone except in the low
places and the cellars of many resi-
dences.
Immense crowds were out to see
the rushing water, and the passenger
trains from East stopped here, and
from the west at Ellis, but the track
was repaired by afternoon and the
excitement was over. In many resi-
dences it came up within few inches
of the floor and in many it ran through
the building. At Charlie Reeder's
it was flood but not within 2 foot of
their porch floor and they sat and en-
joyed the scene. At Thomas, Riedels,
Browns and the Parsonage was a lake.
Our last flood was in 1882 when the
water on the fiat was 2 foot higher
than now, but it would have been as
high there this time but for the rail-
road track holding the water, giving
that on the flats time to run off.