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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Arrested By Secret Service Men.

Bluefield, W. Va. December H.-Secret service men at Norton arrested Chicago Bill' Miller, wanted for postofice rob berries and alleged to be the pal of Ken lucky Joe'' who was arrested here last week. When arrested he had $7000 in cash in his pockets The secret service agents have captured six of the men wanted. Five are in the Tazewell, Va, jail, while Kentucky Joe" Is still in irons at the Bluefield jail
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Luncheon to Wilfly.

Shanghai, December 21.-Lebbeus R. Willy, who recently resigned as judge of the United States court in China, was tcndered complimentary luncheon today by leading Americans in the city, as well as representatives from various resi- dent European nationalities. He will leave fer the United States December g.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
New Pipe Foundry.

Lynchburg, Va, December 21.-A local syndicate, headed by H. E. McWane, president of the Lynchburg Pipe foundry, has purchased 23 acre site on Deepwa- ter, near Norfolk, on which it will erect a mill with capacity of 100 tons of pipe day. The concern will be controlled by interest similar to the mills here and at Radford, Va, which belong to the Lynchburg company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Earthouake Insurance Is Settled

Kinston, Jamaica, December 21.-News received from London today announces that the English insurance companies have agreed to settle all claims resulting fl rom the earthquake and fire of January II, 1907 on a basis of S5 per cent. Without adjustment, and including costs. Insurers payments on elAms will aggregate over $3, ,0oO, 600.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Austria WlIl pav Indemnity.

Berlin, December 22.-The Frank furter Zeitung learns from a reliable source that AustriaHungary is pre- pared to grant Turkey $20,0000O0 as compensation for the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The paper adds that the transaction only awaits necessary formalities.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
American,s Play We'll Received

London December 21.-The English play society organized recently to assist dra- n7atic authors by examining and produc- 'irg their plays, inaugurated its season this afternoon with a comedy called Management" by Curtis Brown. an American journalist, living in London. MT. Browns production was well re- ceiVed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Gone After a Man.

Memphis. December 21.-Capt. Oliver Perry of the local police department left tonight for San Francisco to re- turn with w. A. Dolph of the Neith- Dolph Lumber company of this city, who Is being held by the California au- thorities at the request of the Memphis police. Dolph Is charged with the en- bezzlement of 5000 of the funds of the firm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Honors for Dead ExpIorer.

Perpigian, France, December 21.- The body of Count Sayorgnan de Brazza. the eminent French explorer, who died at Dalcar, French West Af- rica, on September 15, 1905, was placed today aboard the steamer Felix Touach to be conveyed to Algiers, where the municipality will permanently inter it with imposing honors. The counts widow and the Marquis de Brazza ac- company the body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22

some woman, sings well, dances graceful ly and wears pretty clothes. She also has personality that wins instant favor while MT. Genaro is no less capable All through the performance these two ap- peared in specialties, principally singing and dancing, which gave a decided verve to the performance and made it interest ing for persons who do not care for melodrama in unbroken doses.
 There is plenty of plot to Irony the Bootblack." which is largely concerned with the Black Hand society and villainy perpetrated by members of this gang. There is plenty of action and the scenery is unusually elaborate. The play Is one of the best staged offered at the Bijou for some time. Miss Bailey plays the part of a lady detective and MT. Genaro is the bootblack who is always around when needed. Miss Cora Quinton as Grace Nor ton played the part very well. while Miss Louise Ripley as the lady adventures made the role well worth while.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
ADJUSTMENTS.
Ovation Given Paul Gilmore.

Audiences crowded about the stage at Bridgeport, Conn.,, when Paul Gilmore opened the season with "The Boys of Company B." which comes to the Jef- ferson theatre tomorrow matinee and night. It has been the same old story at every performance since. MT. Gilmore is such favorite wherever he plays that he is in receipt of an ovation from his audience every night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Threats of lynchinu,

Athens, Ga, December 21.-Surging around the jail at Conner, Madison county, where Jake Moody, a negro. was confined, charged with attempted criminal assault upon Mrs. Branch Dodd, aged IT, at Paoli, five miles away, mob tonight made open threats of lynching. Sheriff Davis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
North Carolina With Maine.

Norfolk. Va, December 21.-The cruiser North Carolina, accompanied the battleship Maine, which sailed today from Hampton Roads, both under sealed orders. The destination of neith- CT vessel is known, and it is believed here that both are bound for Venezue- Ian waters. The North Carolina, with the Montana, has been assigned to con vey President -elect Taft to Panama on January 25. @s..-45
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Meetinn of Stockholders.

London, December 21.-At a meeting of the stockh olders of the Underground Electric Railway compa nies today, two Americans were elected to the board of directors. They are w. B. Parsons of New York and Col. Willard Hunsicker. Sir Edgar Speyer presided at the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Shippino Season Closes.

St. Louis, December 21-The ship ping season on the Mississippi river at this point closed today with the depart ure of the steamer Gray Eagle for Paducah, Ky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Capital Stock Increased.

St. Paul, Minn., December A,-An amendment to the articles of incorpora- tion of the Virginia and Rainy Lake Lum- Der company was filed with the secretary of state today. raising the capital stock O. the company from $4000,0O0 to $10,- 700 00O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-22
Supreme Court Adjourns.

Washington, December H.-The supreme cc urt of the United States adjourned until January f. Most of the recess will be devoted to the preparation of opin- icns.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-11-20
MAKE 1T YOURSELF.
Tells How Any One Can Prepare
Simple Home-Made Mixture
Said to Overcome Rheu-
m a . m

. There is so much Rheumatism here in
our neighborhOod now that the following
advice will be highly appreciated by
those who suffer:
Get from any good pharmacy one-half
ounce Fluid Extract DandeliOn, one
ounc" Compound Kargon, three ounces
of Compound Syrup Saraparila. Shake
these well in "A bottle and take in tea
spoonful doses after each meal and at
bedtime; also drink plenty of good water
1t is claimed that there are few victims
Of this dread and torturOus disease who
will fail to find ready relief in this sim
pie homemade mixture, and in most
cases permanent cure is the result
= This simple recipe is said to strengthen
and cleanse the eliminative tissues of the
Kidneys SO that they can filter and strain
from the blood and system the poisons,
acids and waste matter, which cause
not only Rheumatism, but numerous 9TH
oil. diseases. Every man OF woman here
who feels that their Kidneys are not
healthy and active or who suffers from
any urinary trouble whatever should not
hesitate to make up this mixture, rs il is
certain to do much good and may save
you from much misery and suffering af
ter while.
Our home druggists say they will eth
er supply the ingredients or mix the pre-
scription ready to take il our readers ask
them.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-11-20
NEW HAVEN.

Rev. d. l.. billiard preached forcible
sermon last Sunday morning. In the
evening his topic was, What Think Ye
of Christ"
Beaver Glen Cheese factory and cream.
cry receive milk every other day and are
making 600 pounds of butter therefrom.
Their late sales were Bic per pound.
John Peck is in town again.
Mrs. w. w. Hubbard went last week
to the Mary Fletcher hospital at Burling-
ton, to be operated upon for the removal
of a tumor.
The Ladies' Union will fill a barrel next
week for the school at Tuskegee. Ala
bama.
The first of the series Of five entertain
ments by the Senior class was given last
Friday evening to a good house and WAS
much enjoyed.
Charles Wicker who was in town last
week looking after his interest in the
mill at Brooksville, was called home sud
denly SO did not complete fully his
work here.
Ed. Howden is somewhat improved
but still very poorly. If able, he intends
to seek change of climate for the win
ter.
On Sunday, November s. Dea. and
Mrs. 5. ID. Doud passed their forty fourth
wedding anniversary, and Mrs. DOud
her sixty-fourth birthday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-11-20
SALISBURY.

The Daughters of Ruth were pleasantly
entertained at the home of Miss Margaret
Savery Tuesday, Nov. II.
Miss Ruth Foote of Cornwall was o
recent guest of Miss Annah Sheldon.
Hewitt Arnold and family of Leicester
have moved in with Leland Stone and
Dir. Arnold will work for Mr.. Nelson at
the creamery.
The Salisbury schools closed last Fri
day. Mrs. G. M. Whitney entertained
the members of the Seelev district school
irom one until four Friday afternoon.
Ms Fred Hamilton and little daughter
Ruth have closed their home here, and
Will spend the winter in Brockton. Mass.
as the guest OF Charles Holland, brother
of Mrs. Hamilton.
Miss Elizabeth Crook has been spend
ing several days with friends IN West
Salisbury.
The Grange is still fiOnrishing; severa
names have lately been proposed fol
membership.
The friends and neighbors to the mum
Der of sixty or more gathered at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Cutting or
Friday evening, Nov. 6, to help celebrat,
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-11-20
NEW YORK ORANGES.
Some Newsy Notes of the Work In the
Empire State.

Empire state.
There are eight juvenile oranges in
the state. There should be more.
Grange fairs are increasing In num-
Der every year in New York state
Jefferson and Lewis county Pomonas
have each established scholarship in
the Canton Agricultural school.
In the tLlrty-Gve subordinate oranges
Of Oswc@o county the lecturers Office
In twcnty-seven is held by Il woman.
At the cold home" celebration at
Middletown, n. Y, Waikiki grange won
the first prize, $50. for the best decorat-
ed float; Wawayanda the second, $40;
Goshen the third. $50.
-Is Old New England" n ble trle OF
new comedy drama written by Harry
M Doty. formerly a member of the
Chatham ~. y grange. now editor Of
live weekly In Connecticut. II has
just been published by ]. w. barrow
Of Chatham. ~ Y
George T. Hampton of New York,
who az "A member of the grange did
~ much TO bring about denatured al
cohol legislation, is to have large
exhibit of appliances for using dena
tured alcohol at the meeting of the
national grange in Washington in No
Vember
Recently a man went through the
town of Pennington, n. Y, selling
Red Wave wheat for seed at So
bushel, taking orders for about fifty
bushels. At a meeting of Pennington
grange it was brought out that the
same wheat could be bought of a near
by dealer for $1.75 Many farmers not
members Of the Order were victimizcd
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-11-20

the fiftieth anniversary of their we'd
ding. 1t proved to be genuine surprise
to the couple; the evening was most
pleasantly spent and dainty refreshments
were served. Mr.. Willis N Cady, uncle
of Mrs. Cutting, presented in the name
of the assembIage several fine pieces,
amounting to $25 as a token of the es-
TEEN in which they are held Mr.. Cut
ting responded in pleasing manner
At late hour the happy party broke up,
heartily wishing Mr. and Mra. Cutting
many more anniversaries.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-11-20
GOSHEN.

Will Sessions and wife visited in towu
recently.
A son was born TO Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis
Baird Nov. 3.
The four months old child of MIR. and
Mrs. Fred White died last Friday, buried
Sunday.
A party from Middlebury are at Albert
BlOdgett's for the deer season.
Arthur Hewitt and s. f. Brown. of
Pittsford and Mr.. and Mrs. Irving How.
ard of Brandon are at Dan Browns.
Mick" Brown brought in a sixty
pound cub bear Tuesday.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-11-20

In one Of the Pomona grange meet
ings held recently IN New York state a
resolution was adopted making the
Pomona meeting a delegated body
that is delegates were to be elected
by the subordinate oranges in proper
tion to their membership. There war
some doubt about the constitutional
ty of this proceeding, and the state
master was consulted. He advised
that the Pomona is not delegated
body and cannot be made such with
out amending the constitution. This
item may be Of interest TO other
oranges in the state.
Zinc Metal m AIDE into Oxide of Zinc
and then combined with white lead, is
used to make l.. & NJ. PAINT. Zinc is
imperisable and makes the paint wear as
long as pure linseed oil will hold it to a
surface. The l.. & NJ. PAINT, costs only
about 81 90 per gallon.
Farnsworth & Co. Middlebury. w. b.
French 4 Co., Orwell. f. G. Dixie & Co.,
Bristol. L. 4 N. Paint Agents.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-11-20
THEY PRAISE TIE POULTRY
FOOD.

FOOD.
\ proper apprecia tiUn Oh the part of
his customers of the true merits of any
article of merchandise sold ny a mer-
chant is always a source az qualification
. to him, not only hecause ~ the pleasure
there is In knowing ina, be Is able to
cQuse it ensures a large and Increasing
trade in that line The ScaVcr store at
North Troy. VT, are evidently fortunate
enough 10 have anticipated the wants
of the poultry Keepers in their vicinity.
Read the following letter from them
I'VE have sold your Pages Perfected
Poultry Food eyer since it was first
put on the market. and we have found
an ever increasing sale for ii. DO not
think we ever lost 4 customer. after
getting him to give it a trial We con
slider Il dealer very fortunate that Sc
cures its sale in his territory. Poultry
men in this vicinity cannot say enough
ia its praise. You may ship me one
barrel Oct. 1, and one barrel Jan. l.
and we will order more later or.
If you want TO know more about this
food and the best ways Of using it.,
write to c. S. Page, Hyde Park, vt,
for rs booklet. profitable Poultry" 1t
will be sent free, postpaid, to anyone
mentioning this paper
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-11-20
That Beautiful Gloss

comes from the varnish in DEVICES Var
nish Floor Paint; costs 9 cents more a
quart though. Sold by A. Calhoun &
Son.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-30

aluminium was used because the i'm
mense number and low value Of the
coins made extremely light metal nee
eesary.. I
The assessed value of land alone, ex-
elusive Of improvements. in the City of
New York is greater than the assessed
value OF all the real estate, improve
men,e included, in the State of Penusyl-
yania, and nearly twice as great as the
value Of all the real estate, improve
ments included, IN the State Of New
York, outside Of the city. The assessed
valuation of land for six square miles of
Manhattan in the neigh boz hood Of
Central Park is greater than the
assessed value. of all the real estate in
the State of Missouri.
After trip lasting ten days through
All unexplored portion OF Nevada in
Lincoln county, State Engineer Nicho-
las returned TO Reno Wednesday even
ing. Mr.. Nicholas states that the coun-
tfy through ~ hich he Travelled is highly
miperalized and that it has never been
prospected. He eIpects to hear of it
developing several new mining camps
within the next year. The trip was made
principally for the purpose Of locating
springs and water holes for the benefit
Of prospectors who may desire to enter
this country at some future time to
search for gold and other nrecioua
metals.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-30
Gold Circle Booming

Gold Circle is a sizzling and buz-
zrng. 1t has a vim and pueh that tell
the tale. With autos, stage lines and
private oonveysnces loaded with min ing
men Of the buying and operating class
and with seekers after opportunities, it
has the go that counts and makes.
Buildings and tents are spr.neing up
Like mushrooms and are Immediately
occupied for business purposes. The
moves in Gold Circle are so rapid and
| numerous that conve niencea arc not
considered and it is impossible to keep
pace with the increase Of population
This deficiency is being rapidly over.
come by the erection Of additional lodg-
ing houses, restaurants, etc.
An especially gratifying feature is the
fact that all reputable experts who have
yet visited and examined this field ha We
declared in unequivocal terme their
confidence in the rich mess and perman
ence Of the veins: the strong bikes being
an indication OF great depth OF ore
bodies.
A day or two since one of the most
conservative and experieu ced experts in
the west purchased, TO our personal
knowledge, large block Of stock in
the Gold Grown estate, even before sbis
property was i'll Incorporated. This should
be conclusive evidence as to his opinion
OF its remarkable value.
Strikes are daily reported and the
samples of ROB ore brought In from
new discoveries are a sufficient warrent
for believing that the real extent Of the
mineraI-bearing area is not yet dreamed
Of, although it is 80 far demonstrated to
be at least ten miles lonk.-Gold Circle
Miner.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-30
May Appoint Receiver

The state bank commission has sent
ont an order and is now trying to get
all the data and the last report made by
former Bank Examiner M. H. Miller on
the condition Of the State Bank and
Trust Company. The report Of the ex-
aminer was submitted TO the commits
sioners but later it was taken before the
varioue grand juries investigating the
affairs Of Tie bank aud since that titnee;
has not besii' IN possession Of the state
officers. Now they desire 10 get the
report and again consider it at length.
There lie little question but that when
tie state commissioners sqain consider
the matter they will instruct the at 4.
torney general TO, bring suit to have
receiver appointed for the bank.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-30
Duchess a Vegetarian.

The duchess Of Portland and her
daughter are strict vegetarians. az
always feel 30 greedy when dine
with her grace" confessed friend of
the duchess to me once, she drinks
no wine and eats only vegetables.
1t makes one appear perfect canni.
bal"
Skim mink, biscuits, butter and
cheese are the only items on her
grace's menu for lunch, while invari-
ably for, breakfast more skim milk. let.
tpce and q boiled egg form her daily
rspast year In and year out.-By-
stahdSg, ~. - ,..g ....
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-30
How's ThIa?

We offer One hundred Dollars reward
for any case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
We. the undersigned, have known F
j. Cheney for the last Is years. and be-
Geve him perfectly honorable in all bus.
mess transactions. and financially able
to carry out any obligations made by his
firm. WALDINo. KINNAN e MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. 6,
Halls Catarrh Cure 10 taken intern
ally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Test
leonials sent free. Price. 75c per bottle
Sold by all druggists.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-30
A Rsmsdy.

Young Wife (whose husband is a
scientist, to friend)-Yes, 1 am hap.
py. II my husband gets vexed about
anything he sits down and calculates
when the world Will come to an end,
and then he is all right again.--Flie-
genda Rlatter... ..". .,r.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-30
Notice.

All persons indebted to me are re-
quested to call at the Henderson Bank
and settle their accounte. All my
accounts are at the bank.
e.. w. N. HARRAH,
Paso Robes, Califor Dis, March |, 1903.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-03-30
SALMAGUNDI

Mr.. Bridgman return ned from Denver
last night.
The public school resumed business
this morning after forced vacation
caused by the measles.
Miss Hawin returned from Ogden
,esterday and resumed her work in the
public school this morning.
Miss Frsncy,, a trained nurse, was
brought from Carlin yesterday and taken
to the Selling hospital. She Ii reported
better today.
The Black sea contains less animal
life than any other large body OF water
in existence. The lower depths are sat-
ursted with poisonous, gas that kills
the tieh.
Harry Crane, charged with the rob-
berry Of Ed Williamson, was held to an
swer before the grand jury this fore.
noon by Judge Bruce. In default of
bail, he was turned over to the custody
OF Sheriff Clark.
Everybody Is expected to marry once,
aA there ID not much talk when you
marty the first time, but people look
wise when you marry the sscond time
and roar when you marry the third time.
-Atchison Globe. ...
Everybody is warned not to dump
refuse of any kind on the land belonging
TO the EIko Land and development
Company, or the Elko Realty Company,
under penalty of the law. A notice to
Z this effect will appear tomorrow.
A horse, driven by Bill Harmer to a
cart, took fright yesterday at the ball
game and ran away. Harmer was
thrown from the cart and considerably
scratched up about the face. The horse
was stopped by wire fence near the
upper bridge.
March promises to 60 ont as cold and
disagreeable as it came in. The first
day Of the month was windy and raw,
and today is of the same piece. If to
morrow ls anything like today, the last
day Of the month will be as Disagree
abe as the first. 49,. ...
Troy is the greatest Of collar, cuff
and sh Atowns. Therefore it is well
equipped With laundries. 10 these in.
stitunoDs the Methodists provide the
tire, the Baptists the water, the Pres
. hSt TOR fh I'll
palans the star New York Press
Without Alaska and the. island posses
ions the United States is as large as the
following countries combined: Great
Britain, France, the German Empire,
Italy, Belgium, Japan, Holland Spain,
Portugal Sweden, Norway, Turkey in
Europe, Egypt and the whole Empire Of
India.
w. H. Carter, the Winnemucca
gambler who shot and killed Henry s.
Armstrong bad man from Utah several
days ago, was discharged at his pre-
linmary hearing. The evidence showed
that he fired the fatal shots Ill self
uCAoboc bUu bucToiOIo Lu6 JUSTICE u16"
charged tho prisoner.
Kansas editor who paid little atten.
TO punctuation is now defendant in Ii.
bel suit because he published an item
as follows: 1.-TWO young men went With
aS r. girls to attend teachers meeting
and after they left, the girls got drunk"
The comma should have gone after "the
girle;" but, ns 1t is, the girls have gone
after the editor. .. w..
The stock Of groceries and other per-
sonal property Of the Chase estate was
sold this forenoon by Administrator
YoweD, subject to the confirmation Of
the district court. Only two bids we're
received, one by Stephen Steele Of t5,-
800 and the other, 5000, by Major
Miller. There being no other bids, the
property was knocked down 70 Mr..
Steele.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
pipIomacY.

It was evidently her first trip to the
hair goods department OF the great
emporium, and she was noticeably en-
barrassed.
'I-er--wish to loo- a: some--er-
false hair she stammered.
VERY well, miss" responded the
Diplomatic salesman. What shade
does your friend wish?"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
Takinn Mo CHANCES.

st notice that Susie is going with
the big, blond German"
Yes, they seem to be very fond Of
each other"
Are they engaged2"
"She doesn't know, but she hopes
they are. You see, she cannot IN
derstand him very well. But so as
not to take chances she answers
Yes to every question he asks"