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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
Carnival Fund.

Anniston, December 2.-tSpecial. )-The carnival committee of the Anniston fire department made report last night at the meeting of hose company No. 1, show ing that the department realized a total of s2OO.76. This sum was equally divided between the three companies giving each s6e.92. No. 1 company elected officers last night as follows: President and treasurer, E. R. Moore; financial secre- tary, Ray P. Smith; foreman, John Smith; assistant foreman, s. D. Scarborough; steward, Bert Smith; driver and warden, Charles Heron. Two new members, $. E. scarbrough and Jim Gardner, were ob- ligated last night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
CHILD IS BuRNE ED.
A 2-Yearold Baby Falls Into Bed
 of Goals.

Brewton, December Especially The 2-year-old child of MT. and Mrs. William Jerigan, while playing near home in the suburbs, fell into a hole where a stump had just been burned out and was painfully but not fatally injured. The child was found soon after it fell in by some older play mates. Its face, hands and body are fearful1y burned.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
BANKS MAY RUN.
AttaIIa Man Is Groomed for State
 Treasurer.

Gadsden. December 12.-(special)-It is understood in this city that T. c. Banks of Attalla will be a candidate for state treasurer. While he has made no formal announcement it is admitted by his friends that he has the matter under advisement MT Banks is one of the strongest men of north Alabama, and would no doubt give good account of himself should he decide to enter the race. He is the pres ident of the Attalla bank and the owner of the Banks large stores in that place. and has been signally successful in all his undertakings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
Concert Is a Success.

Annston, December 12-(Special)-The first concert of the Anniston Choral so- ciety was given at the Noble street thea ter last night. It was big success, not withstanding that bad weather kept away a large number who would have attended. However, those who did brave the ele- ments enjoyed a rare treat, for the sing CTS were all in good voice and did their utmost to aid their director in making the success.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13

Brothers Engage In Fight. Eufaula, December 12.-(SpeciaD D-Frank
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13

and Henry King, negroes. engaged in difficulty in the residence portion of the city last night when Henry drew a butcher knife and stabbing his antagonist in the stomach. disemboweed him. He will probably doe from the effects of his wound. The two men are brothers, the wounded man being the elder. and has a wife and one child Henry is about 20 years old and is unmarried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
Return From Washington.

Anniston, December 12.-)Special) )- Mayor Thomas k. Kilby, w. H. Weather ly and J. s. Sproull returned today from Washington, where they have been at tending the great convention of southern business men, which met there last Mon day. They report a great meeting which tLey believe will prove of wonderful good to this section of the country. In their opinion the next few years will witness such industrial advancement in the south as has never been experienced here be- fore. .z.t
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
Alabama's Birthday.

1f hiiddJs
 On Monday. December IA Alabama as state will be 9s years of age. Proper attention is to be given the event in the schools and educational institutions of the several counties. The state became part of the union December 14 1Sl9. Prior to that time it was a part of the Mississippi territory, becoring the terri tory of Alabama in ls17. With William Wyatt Bibb of the state of Georgia the first governor.
 The territorial capital was St. Stephens. now gone from the map, and the first state capital Huntsville, which became so with the admission of the state Gov ernor Bibb became the governor of the new state, and, lands having been given by the general government at Cahaba. in Dallas county, the capital in 1920 was moved to that place. Like St. Stephens Cahaba has disappeared from the map, the site now being the sites of great plantations. In 1926 the capital was moved to Tuscaloosa and in 1S47 the new cap itol at Montgomery, built by the peo- pie of the city, was reported ready for the following legislature.
 Ledbetter Lieutenant Colonel.
 c. L. Ledbetter, long one of the most prominent men in the Alabama National Guard, who was in charge of troops most of the time during the recent Bir- mingham strike, has been elected lieu tenant colonel of the Third regiment. Alabama National Guard, succeeding Col. H. B. Kennedy, who did not stand for re- election. His only opponent was Major Long of Decatur.
 New Corporations.
 The following new corporations are re- ported to the secretary of state: Alice vile Oil and Manufacturing company, Aliceville, capital s35, 900; Hammond Drug company, Dothan, capital 5000.
 Treasurer Named.
 Because he failed to qualify in time. though elected, Gov. B. B. Conner has ap- pointed ". H. Harris to the office of treasurer of Washington county. A num- Der of minor officers will have to be taken care of in this way it having been discovered that many of them did not comply with the law and register.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13

the work. A large force is now engaged Tn laying sidewalks and several hundred men will be wanted on the work of the water works extension, while street pay ing and the government building are likely at any time to reach the point of active operations and call for much labor. Just at present the demand will be supplied, but there will be no reserve.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
Unioue Plea for Pardon.

Atlanta. December 12.-A poem of 50 verses is the unique plea for pardon now pending before the Georgia prison commission. The verses were written by ]. w. Hart, an 81-year-old prisoner, convicted of theft, and they picture how he will die in prison unless par dnned
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
Labor Is Employed,

Gadsden, December 12,-(SpeciaL)-It is more than likely that with the various municipal improvement enterprises on foot there will be a shortage of labor here within the next week or two if weather conditions continue favorable for pushing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13

The following new corporations are re- ported to the secretary of state: Alice vile Oil and Manufacturing company Aliceville, capital s35, 900; Hammond Drug company, Dothan, capital 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
IMPORTANT CASES
 UP FOR THIS WEEK
Greater Birmingham Is Before
 the Supreme Court
J. B. CAREER IS FEARFUL
People of Hale County Become Rest less at Delay of Courts to Punish Murderers of Ex-Sheriff
 Drake.

Montgomery, December 12-(Special )- It is anticipated that among the impor- tant actions Of the supreme court next week will le the decision of the cases fTem Birmingham involving the validity of the Greater Birmingham elections, the right of the judge of the Birmingham court A O. Lane, to fine Sheriff Higdon fer contempt of court, as he did in the "safe-breaking" case. and the right of the judge of the Cullman county court to mol prosse the cases against the more than 2co violators Of the new liquor laws. All these are pending in some shape.
 Another matter of interest is the ap- rointment of a jail and mill inspector, which has been vacant since the death of pr. Shirley Bragg several days ago. The work of this department has been get ihe behind, naturally, but Chief Clerk Adams has been keeping the clerical end up, so that the new man will be able to go right to work on his appointment It Is understood that the governor has prae- ucally agreed upon a man, but was await ing the announcement of the appointment Cntii ms return to the city The gover- TOT will also find applications for about 70 pardons waiting when he arrives.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13

Kind Parent-Now, darling, tell papa all the things you wish for Christmas
 Little Girl-All right. will-but it'll be quicker if I just tell you the things I don't want.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
Lungs and Throat Cured.

MT. I. P. Swords, of Wash ington, D. O., who is TO years old, praises Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for curing his lung and throat trouble from which he had suffered for two years. Mir. Swords says that it is a fine tonic for building up the system.
 In a recent letter he writes: T am an old soldier of 10 years. My trou- ble is with my throat and general debility. Have read a good deal about Dufy's Pure Malt Whiskey and the good it has done many While l hesi- tate to have my name in print, l can not refrain from giving my testimony regarding the great benefit l have re- ceived from the Use of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey During the last two years, my lungs and throat have given me much trouble. Taking Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey according to the diree- tions on the bottle, found helped me wonderfully. It is a fine tonic for building up the system. -. P Swords, Washington, D. C.
 Mr. Swords, like thousands of oth- CTS who have been cured by Duffy s Pure Malt Whiskey, is glad to tell of it. so that others who are sick may know of this great medicine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-13
Garber Is Fearful.

J. B, Garber, postmaster at Laneville, Hale county and a brother of Attorney General A. NJ. Garber. who is on a visit to the family Of the latter, is fearful of the control of the mob law spirit in the fu- ture' as a result of the outcome of the trlals of fhe murderers of former Sheriff Lrake He says that in his opinion the action of the jury and the outlook for delays by carrying the cases to the su- Ireme court has implanted fin greater terVor than ever the mob law spirit in the people of that county
 IT the appeal to the supreme court in the Mcdaniel and Howard cases should result in either delay or mitigation of the death penalty, l guarantee that the people of my section will never again call upon jury to pass upon a case of this ex- treme nature MT. Garber says that when the men who counseled letting the law have it's way pass down the streets LOW they arc taunted with the action of the court and the probability that justice will be long delayed. He is very much discouraged ever the outlook and takes the position that the courts have not made goo1 for justice.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-02
Between United States and
Japan Made Public.
Both Countries Feel the Same
Regarding the Pacific.
Representative Of Each Says So
And the Pact Is Made.

Washington. Dec. 1.-The notes eX-
changed between the United States and
Japan "Declaring their policy in the
Far East" which have been the subject
of correspondence between Secretary
hra for some months, were made pub
lie at the state department tonight.
Accompanying the declaration are two
letters, one from Mr. Takahira and
from Mr.. Root, the former expressing
the belief that a frank avoWal of the
aim, policy and intention of the two
countries in the Pacific would not only
tend to strengthen the relations OF
friendship and good neighborhood, be-
tween the two nations, but would ma
terially contribute to the preservation
of the general peace and the latter de-
claring that This expression of mutual
understanding is welcome to the
government of the United States"
Each letter in which is included the
declaration, is dated Nov. 80, the day
on which the exchanges took place.
The text of these letters was con-
tanned in The Associated Press dis
patch from London today.
The purport of the five separate
notes was fully set forth in The AS
socated Press dispatches of Nov. u
from Washington. In explicit terms
they are as follows:
1T is the wish of the two govern
ments to encourage the free and
peaceful development of their COM
merce on the Pacific ocean.
"2-The policy of both governments,
unnfiuenced by aggressive tendencies
is directed to the maintenance Of the
existing status quo in the region above
mentioned, and to the defence of the
principle of equal opportunity for COM
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-02
HALF A MILLION.
Congress Will Be Asked
For Appropriation
With Which to Stamp Out the
Foot and Mouth Disease.
New Quarantines Are Established
Against Infected States.

Washington, Dee. $50 expensive
has been the campaign of the depart
ment of agriculture against the foot
and mouth disease in New York, Penn
sylvania, Michigan and Maryland that
Secretary Wilson soon will ask Con-
gress for an emergency appropriation
of $500,000 for this work
The United States government is
called upon to pay two-thirds of the
appraised value of the cattle slaugh
tered, the state bearing the rest. The
cost of diSinfecting premises is paid
by the federal government and is enor-
nous.
When the disease affected the cattle
III New England 100000 was spent in
freeing the country from it, but in that
case little trouble was encountered III
ascertaining the origin, while at pres
ent the experts have not been so sue
ceSSful.
It is believed that the disease will be
eXterminated at a cost to the govern
ment of $501.O9 but this sum will not
begin to measure the loss occaSioned
bv the outbreak. Dealers in the quar-
antincd districts are appealing to the
department daily for permission to fui-
fill contracts. whose forfeiture means
the loss of thousands of dollars, but
the department cannot find its way
clear to grant relief.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-02
Vice President Of Standard On the Rack,
Saws He Has Not Information Cow
ernment Seeks why Standard
Bought Competing Refineries.

New York. Dec. 1.-Seeking to un-
ravel the puZZling ownership of the
Security Oil Co. OF Texas and other oil
companies which the government
charges are controlled by the Standard
On Co.. Frank B. Kellogg, federal
counsel in the United States suit to
dissolve the so-called oil trust, sub
iected John ID. Archbold to grilling
ross-examnation today. Mr.. Kellogg
also sought information regarding GER
tain mysterious loans of 100000 made
to lanes Mcdonald by the Anglo
American Co, Standard subsidiary,
Int Mr. Archbold was unable to throw
any light on the question.
For over a year government counsel
has been trying to obtain information
regarding these Mcdonald loans, but
has failed. The government alleged
that the loans were made to enable
the Standard to secretly purchase the
Manhattan oil co. of Ohio. Mr.. Arch
bold said that he and Henry II. Rogers
resigned as directors OF the Anglo
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-02
CANNON PLEDGES
From More Than Majority
Of House Republicans.
Relation Between Speaker and
Pres. Elect Are Harmonious.
Mr.. Taft Expects to Have Tariff Re-
vision Without Undue Friction.

Washington, Dec. 1.-Friends of
Speaker Cannon profess to be highly
pleased with the responses to letters
which Representative James II. Mann
of Chicago has been sending to the
members of the House. announcing
that the Illinois delegation will pre-
sent the name of Joseph G.. Cannon
for Speaker of the 61st Congress. They
say that these answers assure the re
election of Mr.. Cannon.
MIR. Mann today admitted that he had
received answers from more than Il
ma jority of the Republicans of the
House saying that they would support
Mr.. Cannon This number has not yet
reached a majority of the House. Mr..
Mann explained that number, prin-
cipally new members, had written that
they desired to look over the situation
and investigate the subject more thor
ougnly before replying in q way that
might be considered as a pledge It is
said that only one member of the
House has replied that he Will oppose
the reelection of Mr.. Cannon.
Attention is gradually shifting from
the Speakership to the proposal to
amend the rules of the House. There
are indications that the Speaker may
not offer much opposition to some
amendments, at least. One of the
amendments suggested IS provision
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-02
Asserts He Cannot Get Along Without
Hmm Bankruptcy cyProceedings--~T
Purpose to Return Him to New
York After He TeStifieS.

amned by creditors, said counsel, while
Judge Younss dismissal of the writ
would Indicate that his presence was
not necessary. That said Mr.. Stone,
was the question to be decided.
Mr. stone was frequently interrupt
ed by the court asking questions Judge
Burlington wanted to know what Thaw
could testify to if he attended meet
ing Of creditors in Pittsburg. and Mr.
Stone replied there was multitude Of
questions he could answer. including
contracts he has made with his BROTH
erS and sister. growing out of their IA
theirs will; of contracts and agree
mcnts made with alienists and many
other matters. Judge Burlington also
wanted to know if it was the purpose
to return Tllaw to New York after lle
had testified in bankruptcy proceed
ings and counsel replied that II was.
Judge Dallas wanted to know if
Thaw could not give all the informa-
ton he desires in a deposition. Mr.
Stone said this would not do as Thaw
was wanted in Pittsburg for many
things. 1--WE are up against it; we cam
not get along without him." he said.
Mr. Stone will conclude his argument
tomorrow and will be followed by Asa
Bird Gardner counsel for the state
Of New York and for DR.. r. 3. Lamb.
superintendent of Matteawan. against
whom the writ was issued, who will
contest the granting of the writ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-02

philadelphia, Dec. lis it the pur-
pose of these bankruptcy proceedings
to raise the question of Thaws nsan-
ity in the United States" asked Judge
Burlington, who, with Judges Dallas
and Cray is hearing arguments in the
matter of the appeal to bring Harry X.
ThaW from MatteaWan asylum to
PittShurg to testify in bankruptcy pro-
cecdingS. Former Governor Stone, rep
resenting Thaw, replied that he was in
court in the interest of writ Of habeas
corpus to bring Thaw to Pittsburg,
where his assistance is needed to prop
erlv marshal his estate and that he
did not know what the ThaW creditors
might do. This question and answer
proved to be the most interesting Incl
dent IN the first days proceedings in
the Tnaw case in the United States cir
cult court of appeals, which will review
the decision Of Judge Young of the
United States court for the western
district of Pennsylvania, who dis
missed a writ of habeaS corpus issued
by Judge Archibald of the United States
sylvania.
MI Stone had hardly begun his ar
gument when court adjourned until to-
morrow Mr.. Stone contended that
Judge Young had erred in dismissing
the writ The fact that Judge Archibald
issued the writ showed the necessity of
Thaws presence in Pittsburg to be eX-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-02
Fourth Glass Post Offices
East Of Mississippi
Placed In Classified Service
By Order Of President.
Includes Over $4,000 Offices,
Maine Supplying 893.

Washington, Dec. AL fourth class
postmasters in the states east of the
Mississippi river and north of Ohio
were today placed in the classified SER
vice by an extensive order Of the Pres
ident Hereafter all the appOintees to
fourth class postmasterships in these
states must undergo civil service eN-
animation Postmasters now holding
c,fice will not need to take the exam
nations This applies to Maine, New
Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts,
Rhode. Island, Connecticut. New York,
New Jersey. Pennsylvania, Ohio, In
diana, Illinois. Wisconsin and Michi-
gan.
The order, though promulgated to-
day, was signed yesterday. Over 1000
fourth class postmasters are affected
by the order, distributed by states as
follows: Maine, S93; New Hampshire,
Ala; Vermont 395; Massachusetts, $50:
Rhode Island, 100; Connecticut, 2S7:
New York, 2301: New Jersey G36;
Pennsylvania, 1885; Ohio. 1898; In
diana, 1854: Illinois, 1906; Wisconsin.
1908: and Michigan, 1884.
Another executive order of the
President, signed at the same time,
authorizes the postoffice department to
fill vacancies in fourth class post
masterships without civil service eX
animation until the Civil Service Com
mission shall certify to the department
that it is able to hold examinations
and make certification to such posi-
tions.
The action of the President has long
been contemplated but up to now it has
been withheld owing to the difficulty in
conducting the examinations and Sc
curing a list of eligibles in consequence
of the work that would be thrown on
the Civil Service Commission. The
commission, however, claim they are
fully capable Of handling this class Of
work The sections concluded within
the order was selected because the de-
partment has experienced less difficult
ty in getting eligibles for the rural car
rier service than elsewhere. 1t, how
| ever, was stated at the department that
the Presidents order was the begin
ming of policy to eventually include
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-02
Makes Gain in Massa-
chusetts City Elections.
Marlboro And New Bedford Joins
The No License Ranks.
All But Fitchburg Re.eIect Their
Present Mayors.

Boston. Dec. 1.-The champions of no
license succeeded in inducing New Bed
ford and Marlboro to vote today in fa-
vor Of closing the saloons. The feature
of the municipal elections held today
in seven of the 33 cities of the state
was the campaign carried on against
no license in the two places named
and in Northampton and Fitchburg.
The two latter cities. however, voted
to continue the sale Of liquor Waltham
and Quincy, strong no license towns, re-
peatcd last years verdict today and
Plttsfield again voted for license.
In Marlboro IL license majority Of 531
last year was turned into a majority
of 300 for no license.
New Bedford, which voted in favor
of liquor selling last year by less than
100 votes, won't dry today by 1874 ma
iority. after stubbornly fought cam
paign.
With the exception of Fitchburg.
where NJ. Frederick O'Connell Qnd.
CitD was chosen, the cities reelected
their present mayors.
The weather was fine and warm and a
heavy vote was pollcd, especially in New
Bedford. Marlboro. Fitchburg and North
amptOn. Summary:
Marlboro. Parsons, Rop.-Ind. o., mayor;
Republican government
Pitts.ield, MacInnis, d. T,, mayor; Re-
publican government.
Northampton, O'Blien d. c), mayor;
Republican government
Waltham. Walker. r. ~, mayor; Re-
publ. an government
F'itchbure O'Connell. Ind. Cit, mayor:
independents Citizen government.
Quincy. Shea. ID. c, mayor; Republi-
can government.
New Bedford. Bullock, Cit. o. mayor;
Citizen government.
9Re-eleCted.
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