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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-24
INDEX OF TODAY's NEWS

Page 1. Carnegie puts republicans in a hole. Conference appointments at Decatur. Fearful tornadoeS in Arkansas. Rockefeller continues testimony Critics of navy are answered. Taft wants southern man in cabinet Capt Pat Henry is dead.
 Page 2. City council of Ensley will buy school sites. Brilliant affair at Grand hotel in Besse- mer. Republican campaign contributions.
 Page 3. Closing day of Methodist conference. Green Albright on trial at Gadsden. Reunion opens at Mobile today.
 Page q. Editorial comment.
 Page 5. Ned Jones' well-known Confederate veteran, assassinated at Johns J. c. Humes arrested here on embezzle- ment charges preferred in Kansas City. Capt Jack Cranford working for new early train on Southern. Thanksgiving appeal issued for Mercy Home. Minority of city committee will submit report in Gambill case. Mayor Ward renews option on Eleventh ward property.
 Page 2. Birmingham society. Feminine Pebbles by Dolly Dalrymple
 Page 8. Carnegie asked to discuss tariff.
 Page g. Stocks are weak in quiet market, Cotton advances a few points. Wheat declines and corn advances.
 Page 10. Surprising auto speed at Savannah.
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Verdict In Damaqe Suit.

Columbus, Ga, November 23.-Inman & Co of Augusta, Ga, cotton factors, were today awarded in Muscogee superior court a verdict in the sum of s64,567.u against the Central of Georgia Railway on suit for alleged damage to cotton by fire in the Columbus yards of the defendant company Suit was brought for $l6o,0oo.
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Washington, November 23.-(Special.)- Capt Patrick Henry of Clarksville, Tenn, one of the best known figures in the capi- tai by reason of his long connection with Mississippi river improvements, died to- day. Few men have enjoyed more ex- tensive congressional acquaintance within the last 20 years than Captain Henry.
 He was cadet at the Virginia Military academy when the civil war broke out, but was one of the members of the de- taehment from that institution that took
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South caroIina,s Official Vote.

Columbia, s. C., November 2s.-The of- ton in South Carolina was today made public by the secretary of state as fol- lows: Bryan 62,2S9, Taft ss47, Debs 1ol, Hisgen 4s. In 1904. for President Parker 52563, Roosevelt 2054
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Younu Man Electrocuted.

Montgomery, November 2S.-A special to the Advertiser from Demopolls says; Charles Gunlock, a prominent young man, was electrocuted here late this aft ernoon while working on an arc light. He accidentally touched a live wire, re- ceiving a shock from which he died in g few minutes afterWard.
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Messaue to Carneqie.

Washington, November 23.-Chair- man Payne of the House committee on ways and means tonight sent tele- gram to Andrew Carnegie in New York city asking him to appear this week, preferably Wednesday,, to give the com mittee such information as he pos sessed in regard to the iron and steel industry and tariff schedules. MT. Car negie had not replied when the com mittee adjourned at Il o'clock tonight.
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Boston Subway Completed,

Boston, November 23.-The Washington street tunnel, which has been under con- struction for trifle more than four years
 was formally inspected today The tunnel will not be opened for public travel for several weeks. The tunnel has been leased to the Boston Elevated Railway company for 20 years Its cost, nclud- ing approaches and equipment, exceeded SiaOOO000
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No adW % ave been received from Jethro. < $ vile and Patmos as to the loss Q e or damage.
 Practt yall telegraph and telephone lines iT Q Y ern Arkansas are prostrated. Only early hour this morning were several 4- put into operation and these carried only unsatisfactory reports of con ditions in the western tier of the state
 The tornado also struck Walla Walla and Dyer, two other small towns doing considerable damage, paths ranging in width from two miles to a half mile be- ing swept clean through towns, forests and open country.
 Some reports stated that nothing had been left in many districts; that homes, timber buildings. fences and everything had been uprooted and blown to bits. The dead at Cravens are James Rose wife and two children, crushed to death when their home was demolished and fatally injured. Dr. Hill and wife, an aged couple who were also caught among the timbers of their home when it collapsed.
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Many Killed and injured.


 Fort Smith. Ark, November 24-Ac- cording to meagre reports received last night from a score of towns in north eastern Arkansas, 25 persons were killed and 50 injured in tornado which swept through a strip of country two miles wide and 70 miles long. The force of the storm was greatest near Ozark, Ark. the small town of Cravens. four miles west of there, being wiped out
 A grocery store in which several pef- sons had taken refuge was blown to pieces and all the occupants were Injured. Dr. Croker of Lenall, Ark, was slightly hurt.
 At Knoxville, Ark. the storm crossed over the Arkansas river at the mouth of Piney creek, demolshing everything in it's path. Twenty persons were in jured and several are reported missing.
 Physicians went to Barr, which is al- most destroyed, on a hand car The coun- try between Knoxville and Barr is lain waste and farm houses are shattered.
 The damage at Berryville was confined mostly to stores and churches.
 A telegram from Knoxville, Ark, states that the tornado passed through Russell vile and killed 15 persons and injured a score.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-06
Removal Notice.

N. Ohta removed to 696 South Hotel
Street betwee. PunchDowl and Bers-
tAnia.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-06

These are the days when pennants
are won by clever pitchers, and just
now American League fans are sizing
up the relative merits of Donovan and
Waddell McAleer and Jennings are
holding these stars back for the rush
down the home stretch, and students
of base ball are wise to this fact SO
there has been a method in the SEEM
ing madness of Wild Bill Donovan be-
ing put out of the game so much this
season. Bill acting under instructions
from Jennings, has been saving him
self, and from now on it is safe
bet that he will not again be suspen-
ded.
McAleer has been holding Waddell
in reserve by allowing him to work
along easily all the season without
risking his arm by pitching him in
regular turn. Waddell won the pen
nant for the Athletics in 1902. Tame
hill and Bill Dinneen did the same for
Boston in 1903, while Dinneen accom-
plished the feat for Boston in 1904 ana
Waddell for the Athletics in 1905.
Philippe won for Pittsburg in 1903,
Mathewson for New York in 1904 and
1905, Brown for the Cubs in 1906 and
Walsh for the White Sox the same
year. Donovan by his fine work for
Detroit undoubtedly brought the pen
nant to that city in 1907, and it is up
to him and Waddell to show whether
the Tigers or the Browns will win the
bunting for 1905
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-06
.BREAKWAHER
PROGRESSING
B. f. DILLINGHAM; TELLS or
WORK BEING DONE ON H1Los
GREAT IMPROVEMENT.

"The railroad track to the Hilo
Breakwater will probably be complet-
ed within the next ten days and l ex-
pect that the first rock will be hauled
and placed in position by the fifteenth
of this month";
This statement was made yesterday
by B. F. Dillingham;, of this city, VINO
returned on Saturday from a trip to
Hilo, during which he inspected the
work which has been done by Con-
tractor Metzger in getting ready for
his big job. In continuing further on
the same subject Mr.. Dillingham; said:
1--WE have had some little trouble in
getting all the ties which were needed,
but this has been disposed of and vs.
are ready to rush the track right
through. The quarry is in splendid
shape. They have not done much
blasting as yet, but the manner in
which the stone will be handled will
surprise some of those who are inter
ested in such work. Mr.. Metzger has
purchased two big travelling cranes,
one of which will be used at the quar-
ny and the other at the breakwater
The crane at the quarry can pick up
rock weighing thirty tons and place
it on a car as easily as man can
handle five pound stone. This car
will then run to the breakwater
where another like travelling crane
will be located that will pick the huge
boulder off the car and place it in ex-
actly the position desired.
81 do not mean to say that thirty
ton stones will be used, for the con-
tract does not call for any heavier
than eight tons, but if the cranes can
handle thirty ton rock, what would be
the use of using powder to break one
of these big fellows to pieces and then
being forced to handle the fragments
several times where otherwise one
trip would do it all?
Everything appears to be in the
best of shape and when the work is
once started it will hum along. Mr..
Metzger appears to be satisfied with
everything and so do the United States
Engineer officers which should mean
that there will be absolutely no fric-
ton"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-06
BIBLE READINGS

The Rev. Father Powell will hold a
series of Bible readings with eXposi-
ton at st. Andrews Cathedral. The
first reading will be given tomorrow
at 5 o'clock p. m. and all are invited
to attend. Those who have heard Ia
Their Powell in his wonderfully clear
and simple expositions of the scrip
lures and his practical application OF
the same will be thankful to have the
opportunity of hearing him again. The
readings will be continued on Thurs
day and Friday at the same time and
place.
Register at once or Won will get left
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-06

Fine Job Printing. star once.
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|SPORTING SPOUTS|

w. Myron Weed is today celebrating
his birthday. Just now he refuses to
speak for publication, but will talk
later.
Reilly and Joe Leahy will be match
ed, probably to have their "go' on oc-
tober II. Both will start training at
once.
Bucking broncos from Colorado
and mustangs from Texas will be
among the excitable and energetic
participants in Buffalo Bills Wild
West exhibition when it visits Seat
tie. Cowboys and will West girls, pos
sessed of more courage than discretion,
win give exhibitions of horse tanning
which are sure to arouse great enthu-
siasm.
Dick Curley, the hustling manager
of boxers and wrestlers, is out with a
strong challenge backed up by real
cash for his protege, Miss May Harris,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-06

Register at once or you will get left
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-06
BAND At THOMAS
SQUARE TONIGHT

The Hawaiian band will play this
evening at 1880 o'clock at Thomas
Square, the program being arranged as
follows:
PART /.
March-"The Free Lance" ..... Sousa
Overture" Romantic" .......... Bella
'Stephanie" H'ahrbacn
Selection-'A Gay Musician" .....
commune. '..........'. Edwards
PART ii.
Vocal-Hawaiian Songs. Ar. by Berger
Selection-"Jolly Jingles" ...... Neat
(a) "a Waltz Dream" ........ Strauss
(b) Mexican Kisses" ....... Roberts
Finale-"Paraguay Dances. .Velverde
''The Star Spangled Banner"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-06

Prepared By Dr. l. c. Aver 4 Co.. lowell Mass, U. S. 4
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-06
YACHT HAWAII TO
FIND REAL MOTHER
YACHT TAKE AND CARE FOR HER-sEA WREN EN-
THUsIAsM HERE READY TO BE SENT
AROUND AS CHRISTMAS PRES THOSE WHO MERE
$125-GOoD MEMBERS.

decided that a craft complete should
not cost more than $125 and one will
not have to be member of the club in
order to buy one of these little boats
at the low rates.
Frames and pianking will be shipped
by way of Mexico in time to be COM
plete here by Christmas.
Fred L. Miller, c. d. Wright, H. w.
Rietow, E. A. Center, j. w. Muir, J. H.
O'Brien, G.. T. SchaeHer and Theodore
Nicholson were admitted to member
ship.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-06

who claims the female wrestling
championship of the world. Mr.. Cur
ley is anxious to match Miss Harris
against Cora Livingston who has been
posing about the country as the worlds
greatest female wrestler, and who, on
several recent occasions has refused to
meet Miss Harris, who is not only con-
fdent that she is capable of defeating
Miss Livingston but feels sure that
she can place her shoulders to the mat
twice in an nour. 4
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1908-10-06
NEW CHOP HOUSE.

p. John, late OF the Manhattan
Lunch Rooms, has opened a new ChoI
House on Hotel street near NuuGnu
Fir-t class meals served at all hourS
HOFFMAN CHOP HOUSE.
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WORRIED BY LIGHT
 ANDHEAT PROBLEMS

The Board of Revenue Is greatly dis turbed on the light and heat problem which confronts it. Unless we can se- cure better rates we will just simply have to put in our plants and light as well as heat the courthouse and jail," said R. F. Lovelady yesterday. We are Investigating the proposition and con- slider that the county is paying entirely too much for both of the items. We believe that we could establish our own plants and immediately begin saving money.
 Unless something can be done I will be ir favor of advertising for bids and seeing just what can be done at what price and how much it will cost to main tain.
 "Of course this is a matter closely con- corning the courthouse and immediate iy under the eyes of the boards but 1 consider while we are talking about light and heat that the county should take a hand in the water discussions and show an interest in the proposition The board Is ready at any time to take up the matter aad discuss it with the commit tees of other bodies as we are all in- ferested. Of course the county hasn't very much money, but we want to help carry on these public matters
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Sunday School AfhIefes
 (6ntend Friday Night

qualify in all the events and make a to- tai of 300 points.
 Intermediate Events-16 to IS years of age. To win bronze medal the con testant must make the following per formances; Pull up, 10 times, 45 points; one-quarter mile potato race, two min utes, % seconds, S5 points; dip. seven times, 20 points; running high jump, four feet, two inches, 60 points,
 Junior Events-Juniors IA to 16 years of age. Pull up, eight times points; 12o-yard potato race. 40 seconds. 40 points; running high jump, four feet, two inches. 76 points.
 Boys Events-12 to IA years of age. 70-yard potato race, 25 seconds. 40 points; pull up, six times, 30 points; standing broad jump, five feet six inches, 60 points.
 Intermediates, juniors and boys may secure silver and gold buttons by quail flying in the events of their respective contests and making total scores of 200 and 300 points All entries must be made at Young Mems Christian association not later than tomorrow.
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LITTLE GIFTS OF THE RIGHT KIND

It's not the big price, but the true quality of the present that tells Affections story.
 We have an innumerable number of small, but choice ar ticles that make ideal gifts. Here are a few by way of sug gestion-
 Safety Razors, S1 to S5. Fine Stationery, 25c to S1 the
 box.
 Hair Brushes, 25c to $6. Shaving Brushes, 25c to S3: Fountain Pens, $1 to $6. Imported Extracts, $1 to $3.50
 the bottle. Havana Cigars, $1.25 to $5 the
 box.
 Genuine French Briar Pipes,
 $2.25 to $4.50. And Steere's Chocolate Dipped Fruits and Nuts and Apollo Chocolates in very beautiful gift boxes, at various prices.
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Four indoor athletic meets of the Sun day School Athletic league will be held in the Young Mems Christian association gymnasium on the following dates: Fri day. December Il, Friday. January 15, Friday, February 12, and Friday, March 12 and the public is invited.
 For the first three contests the events as mentioned below will oe used and the gold, silver and bronze buttons awarded
 In each class an indoor athletic cham pionship banner will be awarded the Sun day school whose teams of five make the highest total scores in the three con- tests.
 Senior Events-1S years of age and over. To win a bronze medal contestant must make the following performances: High jump, 4 feet inches, 40 points; shot put, 2S feet. 40 points; three broad jumps, "A feet, 42 points: one-quarter mile potato race, one minute 5s seconds, 10 points. To win a silver medal it is required that a man qualify in all the events and make total of 200 points. To win gold medal it is required that a man
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HENDRICKS MEETS DEATH IN FLOR|DA Former BeSSemer Man Was
 Out Hunting BROTHER OF MRS. MlNGEA Plans Are Under Way for Locating Another Pipe Industry In Bes-
 semer-Personal and
 General.
BROTHER OF MRS. MINGEA
By J. B. HOUSTON.

Bessemer. December 7.-(Special )-Mrs. G. D. Mingea received a newspaper this morning, supposedly from her sister-in- law, announcing the death of her brother, J. A. Hendricks of Daytona, Fla. The nearly a week since the occurrence, and this is the first intimation of his sad death, caused accidentally by his own hand, received by his sister. It seems that while MT. Hendricks was out hunting he had occasion to mount a barbed wire fence, and in so doing the hammer of his gun evidently got caught in the wire, discharging the gun, the load going into his neck. He was found about o'clock in the afternoon by gentleman passing that spot sitting astride the fence, with hanging head, lifeless. His gun, which was double-barreled hammerless shot gun, leaned against the fence nearby and was standing in a pool of water. There was one empty and one loaded shell found in the gun, which partly held the body on the fence. One of the mans feet was resting on log. It is thought that the accident occurred about the middle of the afternoon. MT. Hendricks is well known in Bessemer, having at one time charge of all the commissaries in the old DeBardeleben days, and also being a councilman of the city. He left here with his family in 1902 and settled in Daytona, Fla, where up to the time of his death he was engaged in the mer- cantile business. He was a man of sterl- ing qualities, good Judgment and highly respected. His death comes as a shock to the entire community
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Personal and General.

Miss Lucy McAdory, who is to be mar ried to MT. James Armstrong Thurs day evening, will be rendered d linen shower Tuesday afternoon by Miss Clara Hoster at her home in Jonesboro, the guests being only the bridal party. This IS pre-nuptial event that is looked for ward to with much pleasure, as elaborate preparations have been made to make 1t one long to be remembered.
 A wedding of unusual interest took place yesterday afternoon at Jonesboro. the principals being MT. Moss Crotwell and Miss Elizabeth Dillard. The cere- mony was performed by the Rev. J. A. McClusky, at the home of the bride the only attendants being MT. George Crotwell, brother to the groom, and Miss Bradley. Right after the ceremony, after congratulations had been received, MT. and Mrs. Crotwell left on the after noon train for points in Florida. On their return they will make Bessemer their home. The couple are very popular here, and have many friends who wish them
 much happiness.
 The R-year-old son of MT. and Mrs .. H. Sapp of Ishkooda, died at that place yesterday, the funeral taking place today with Jacobs & Son in charge. It is gratifying news to know that Joe Colley of this city, who was oper- ated on some time ago at St. Vincests is out of danger and fast recovering. Sergeant Dixon of the United States recruiting service has opened up in the Mcdonald building, and is ready to en- list all boys ambitious of becoming sol
 diers.
 Miss Lila McMahon of Livingston is visiting her sister. Mrs. J. B. Morton H. E. Bumby has returned from points in Florida, where he has been for the past week on business.
 Mrs. G. D. Mingea has as her guests MT. and Mrs. J. H. Read of Ensley. A game of basketball between the Bes- semer and Jonesboro teams is being ar
 ranged for one night this week at Beaver hall. The exact date has not yet been set
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Help the Free Kindergarten.

Hear Mrs. Beecher this even- ing, Jefferson Theatre. Bene- fit Free Kindergarten
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Another Pipe Industry.

Plans are well under way for the To- eating of another pipe industry for the city or Bessemer, and if all things work well early in 1909 there will be estab- lished a strong company for the manu- facture of iron pipe. The promoters are said to be bona f1de manufacturers, with plenty of capital to make the venture a success, but there are some local mat ters that will have to be worked out before any authorized statement will be made public. Bessemer is looked upon as being especially adapted to the man ufacture of high-grade pipe, and the three plants here have made success in their undertakings
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Rich Gifts These FurS

yAIE sell Fur Sets in prices ranging from w S5.oo to $35oOo. And we positively have to show larger Fur stocks than any two stores in Alabama-and sell over our four othersl
 We suggest Fus for Gifts-and we merely want to keep the beacon lighted, so you'll not lose your way to safety. Our Fur experts have more knowledge of Furs and have had more experience in selecting them than any other of like vocation in the South
 Furs for Gfts-we sayl (Second Floor)
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Four Prize Short Stories

Wallace Irxyin's Christmas Poem Is a
 Mine of HumOr In Itself.
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board had quit. Several of the people who resigned would have retired in Janu- school board gave up their official honors for other causes. Every vacancy was promptly flled by the council T. w. Britton, mayor-elect, was elected tonight to fill J. B. Coans unexpired term.
 The present marshal. w. H. Spier, ha
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FLUFFY RUFFLES OPENS 4 CHRISTMAS SHOP 6FuII Page in Colors.)
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OFFICERS ouir JOBS.
Resignation Epidemic Strikes Town
 of Phenix city.

Columbus Ga, December 7.--(Special) )- A resignation epidemic struck the official circle of Phenix City, Ala. tonight, and before 1t subsided one mayor two alder men and three members of the school
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Hear Mrs. Beecher this even ing, Jefferson Theatre. Bene- fit Free Kindergarten.
Help the Free Kindergarten

$23.25 to Washington and return via Southern Railway. Tickets on sale Dec. 5, 6, 7 and 8; limited Dec. 16. Southern Railway, the only afternoon train. Through sleeper.
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been notified that at a caucus of the new aldermen another was chosen for his job