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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
CHARGES SOLICITOR GREEN OF ORGAN-DECLARES THAT BUT ONE CORPORATION WILL BID IN COUNTY.

There is a combination among the cor porations to hold down the price of con- victs'' said Solicitor D. F. Green of Nor gan county, who was in Birmingham yes terday, and the only way to meet it is for the county authorities to combine and see that they are not imposed upon.
 q find all over the state that the cor porations are putting up similar bids, SIP a head for men with over 90-day sentences and no two corporations made bids in the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
EHet May Come To
 Birmingham M March

Joseph Warren. assistant secretary to President Charles w. Eliot, in answer ing the invitation of Mayor Ward urg- ing Harvard's retiring president to visit Birmingham on his southern tour in March, 1909, writes as follows:
 President Eliot has referred to me your cordial letter of December in re- gard to visit by him to Birmingham during his southern trip in March. He has done this because I have charge
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Another still RaIded.

Deputy Marshal R. A. Smith and Deputy Collector T. S. Fowler returned yesterday from DeKalb county, where they destroyed a large still, and ar rested four men. Two of the men were bound over to the grand jury before the commissioners court of R. A. Gestl in Fort Payne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
What Williams Discovered.

The following is the report of Chemist Williams:
 "To the Honorable s. E. Greene, Judge of Probate:
 "In accordance with your order hereto attached I have made chemical exam ination of the stomach and contents from the body of John Baker, deceased, sub mitted to me by Frank G. Grace, M. D., and have to report that my analysis shows the presence of two minerals the compounds of which are poisonous From the whole of the stomach and three fifths of the stomach's contents I have recovered 1A grams d9.22 grains) metal lie arsenic, equivalent to 1,SSS grams (25.37 grains) arsenous acid; and 1.032 grams Q5.99 grains) metallic mercury, equivalent to 1,39S3 grams (2166 grains) mercuric chloride. Respectfully submitted,
 "RINALDO WILLIAMS,
 Analytical Chemist"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Small Fire Loss.

During the month of November the re- port of Chief Bennett of the fire depart ment says the fire department responded to 66 alarms. The total loss from fire amounted to O4.50, more than $11,000 of which was covered by insurance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23

of the details of this journey. On his behalf l beg to thank you for your warm expression of hospitality, and to shall be able more definitely to give you an answer.
 He hopes very much to go to Bir- mingham, but his appointments after leaving New Orleans are not as yet settled. Very truly yours
 JOSEPH WARREN,
 Assistant Secretary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
French Bark Missinq.

North Sydney. N. s., December 22- A cablegram from St. Pierre, Miquelon. states that the French bark, Artere, which left France on November with a con signment of salt for the firm of Gaston Menier, has probably been lost with her crew of IT men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Morgan Bought Rare Books.

Manchester, England, December 23.-A Manchester paper states that J. Pierpont Morgain paid s12o,oOo for the 15 Cax- tons, part of the famous library of Lord Armherst of Hackney, recently disposed of at public sale.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Heavy Snow Storm.

Winchester, Va. December 22.-A heavy sntw storm is prevailing in northern
 ' Yd gives promise of the first white Christmas in years. Reports from ,...s l4rrner south in the valley show the storm to be general.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
Blood Poison Gured

I know absolutely and internationally that THE OBBAC SYSTEM will cure Blood Poison in any stage-no matter If the disease came through infection or heredity.
 I mean that the Obbac medicines will drive every atom of the poisonous virus out of the BLOOD, BRAIN, TISSUES, GLANDS,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. Lucy Smith.

Mrs. Lucy Smith, aged 7S years died yesterday at sO5 North Nineteenth street. The remains will be sent to Eddyville, Ky, at s:15 o'clock this morning by Lige Loy for interment. Two children survive her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
THE WEATHER.

Washington, December 22.-weather forecast for Alabama and Mississippi: Fair Wednesday and Thursday; light var fable winds.
 Weather report for "A hours ending 4
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
THE ONLY ARREST
 ONE OF DRUNK

While the streets were crowded with Christmas shoppers yesterday the order was exceptionally good and only one pris- oner was locked up in the city jail after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
E. T. Shaw & Son. Undertakers.
Green Undertaking Co
DEATH NOTICE.

Harrington December 10, 1908, in St. Louis Mrs. Bessie M. Herring, wife of Marcus D. Herring, late of Charlotte, N C., and Byhalia, Miss, and daughter of H. B. McCreary of Utica, N. r.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23

sOuthsfde FIre.-Short1y before noon yesterday a fire originated in the resi- dence of c. J. Smith, 919 South Nine teenth street. resulting in a loss of about s3500 to the building and con- tents. The residence, which Is valued at $10,000, was damaged to the extent of about $25oo, and the damage to the contents is estimated at 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
CITY ITEMS.

Thagard Makes Bond.-Dr. Robert "A. Thagard was arrested yesterday charged with murder in the first de- gree of an infant He made bond in the amount of 5000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23
SCOtt'S Emulsion

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 Don't wait until you get Consumption or Bronchi- tis. Get Scott s.
 Send this advertisement. together with name of paper in which it appears. your address and four cents to cover postage, and we will send you Complete Handy Atlas of the WorIf' ;: :: xy--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23

Typewriter wanted--The United States civil service commission an- nounces an examination on January 20, 1909, to secure eligibles from which to make certihcat1on to fill a vacancy in the position of typewriter, copyist and attendant in the department of modern languages. United States Military acad- emy, West Point, N. r., at $750 per annum, and vacancies requiring similar qualifications as they may occur in that academy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-23

Laymen's Missionary Meetins-The finance committee for the Laymens Missionary movement, which meets here in February, held a meeting yesterday in the office of John W. Sibley, and made preliminary plans for @ canvass of the city to collect $2000 for the entertainment of the 1000 business men of the south who will attend the meet ing. The meeting was attended by some of the city's live business men, and it was decided to make days work of it.
 Junior Exhibit1on-The exhibition in the junior department of the Young Mems Christian association yesterday afternoon was quite a success, good crowd of parents and friends of the youngsters being in attendance. The interest of a number of prospectives will result in the increase of the junior membership. Drills, marches and inter- esting games were played. A basketball game between two equally matched teams closed the programme. The boys in their uniform white suits made creditable sh owing for the association.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
BATES ELEVEN GOES TO
MEET BROWN PLAYERS.

lewiston Me. Sept. 29.-(SpeciaD.-
Eighteen men left this afternoon for
Boston. where they will stop tonight
: preparatory to meeting Brown at Prov
idCnce Wednesday afternoon This is
one of the longest trips Bates foot
ball team has ever taken. 1t was with
great care that the coaches and Cap
tain Cochran selected the is men who
started on the trip.
The following we're taken by Manager
Boothby Captain Cochran. righ- end,
Cummings: right tackle. Waldo An
drews: right guard. Mckinney; center,
A. II. c. Cole; left guard. Bickford left
tackle, Adelbert Andrews: left end,
bishop: quarterback. Cobb: right half
back, IIeaney; left halfhack. Conckl'n;
1uIlback. Lovely; sub quarter. Elwcod;
suf halfback. Dormant; sub fu!lhack.
Hooper; sub line man. Erskine and the
coach.
The team will return Thursday on the
morning train from Boston. spending
Wednesday night in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
SPARKS FROM MAINE WIRES.

One of the largest mortgages ever
recorded in Hancock county is that OF
the Ellsworth Power Supply Co. to
the Trust Co of North America Of
Philadelphia Pa, recently filed. The
indenture covers 80 pages of the rec
ord book and is for 100000
BY the kicking over of lantern by
a heifer. fire was started early Mon
day which destroyed the buildings on
the Edward S. Dow farm on the river
road Biddeford. occupied by Elzear'
Guerng and caused loss of $4,000
There was $1,000 insurance.
The $50 Italians employed at the Hol-
lingsworth & Whitney dam at Madi-
son, who struck Monday for a shorter
working day with more pay, decideC
Tuesday night to return to WORK
Wednesday morning as the result of
compromise agreement The men VII
oct. Is, obtain 9-hOur work day IN
stead of 10 hours with the same pay
about $3.50 day.
Harry Mansfield and Herbert Hilb"e
both ]. years of age, escaped from the
State School for Boys at South PORTLAND
Monday and nothing has been heard from
them since. Mansfield is described as be-
ing feet and inches in height and
weighs 1iS pounds. He is of medium com
plexion. chestnut hair. brown eyes, large
broad nose. low. narrow forehead and a
large mouth. He wore new gray Jean
suit when last seen. Mansfield when com
mitted lived at Cape Elizabeth. The other
boy that is wanted. Herbert Hilboe is
-y/ t,vt,c
pounds He is of medium complexion,
has chestnut hair which is rather short.
deep set blue eyes and large features,
Thick lips and large mouth and nose.
He also has Il scar two inches in length
on his right wrist. Hilboe when commit
ted lived in GoulsborO.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
HARVARD PRACTICES FOR
-~-- ~~ GAME WITH B0WD0lN.

Cambridge, Mass, Sept. 29.-An mo-
walton in Harvard football practice
that caused much surprise in the uni
versity athletic circles was made by
Head Coach Percy D. Haughton to-
day. when Re put the Varsity eleven
through a. hard 25-minute scrimmage
on the day before "a regular game. 1t
has always been customary for the
team to rest up before game, but
although Harvard meets Bowdoin to-
morrow for the first contest on the
Crimson schedule. the men were driven
hard against the second eleven under
conditions of an actual match. The
Varsity second scored one touchdown
and lost another through fumbles
within the 25-yard line. The team
showed good ground gaining ability.
but is noticcably lacking in proper
quarterback material.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
COTTON MANUFACTURERS.
National Association Convenes at
Saratoga, N. ". In Annual Session.

Saratoga. n Y, Sept. 29.-Thc Ma
tional Association OF Cotton Manu-
facturers, composed of representa-
tives of the cotton manufacturing in
terests in the Atlantic coast states,
held the first session of it's S5th semi
annual meeting here today. The en-
tire day was devoted to business, of
which the most important was the
presentation of several papers by
members of the association on sub
jects of interest to the cotton manu-
featuring trade.
Welcoming addresses were given at
the forenoon session, after which
Charles T. Plunkett of Adams. Mass.
president of the association. delivered
his address. After the presidents ad-
dress. other papers We're read, the
authors, including Alfred NJ. Goodale,
of New York City The committee on
standard specifications for staple grey
goods also reported.
Tomorrow the members Of the as
ISOLATION will visit the General Elec-
trio plant at Schenectady. holding a
business session in this village in the
evening and on Thursday concluding
the convention. In connection with
the meeting of the manufacturers, the
Textile Exhibitors Association will
hold it's annual meeting tomorrow
morning, for the election Of officers
and to plan textile exhibit for the
spring Of 1909.
In his address as president of the
association, Charles T. Plunkett OF
Adams, Mass, reviewed the achieve
ments of the association, described
the progress of the revision of grades
of cotton by the New York Cotton
Exchange and emphasized the neces-
| sity of reforestation.
Roger NJ H. Wilcox of Portland
Me- graduate of the Harvard La"
| School in the Glass of 1908, wa;
awarded the associations scholarship
in the New Bedford Textile School.
"The Importance of Forest Preser'
walton to Manufacturers was dis
cussed by James II. Tolman.
| "Tha Place Which the Cotton Manu-
facturer Fills in the Economy of tn
Nation" was the subject of an address
| by n Howard Bennett of New YORK
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
EAST VAssALBoRo.

Harvest Sunday was observed al
Friends church Sunday. The churcs
was very tastefully decorated with
flowers, fruits and vegetables. Music
was a special feature of the morning
service. Miss Eloise Hofford spoke
from the text BE Not Deceived; God
is Not Mocked for Whatsoever Man
Soweth, That Shall he Also Reap.
In the evening after special song
service w. Karl Gates sang solo,
~Abide With Me-" Miss Hofford spoke
again using as text. workers to-
xether with God" Following duet
was sung by Miss Gertrude Richard
son and j. Cory Richardson. after
which several selections were sung by
the congregation. The fruits and
vegetables are to be sent to the Cnll'
dren's Home at Augusta.
Miss Ethel Pearson left Sunday
night to enter the Office Of DR.. Turner
Monday
Seth B. Richardson left Monday for
Augusta. where he is acting as juror
A. IF. Hussey was business caller
In Waterville Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
RICHMOND.

Bert Kidder. who has been visiting
his parents for a few days. returned
to Lynn, Mass Tuesday night.
Steve Reed Reed of Cambridge
Mass. who has been guest of friends
for the past week, returned to mis-
studies at Harvard Wednesday.
f.. L. Page and son Albert were pas
sengers on the Boston boat Tuesday
Miss Ethel Blair of Gardner, Mass.
has returned for another season as
linery store.
Owing to the storm Tuesday only a
small number went on the excursion
given on the steamer Islander. About
80 people went from Richmond.
Captain and Mrs John Darrah. who
have been in town for few days, re-
turned to Boston Tuesday night.
On account of the stormy day Tues
day Richmond fair was postponed I'M
til Wednesday,
Frank Kennedy and Perley Bullock
passed Sunday at their homes in
town.
Harry Richards of the H. Price
Weber Co is passing few days in
town.
Rev. w. F. Livingston of Augusta
was in Richmond Tuesday. He
preached the funeral sermon for the
late Henry Dunning.
Percy Little of Boston is visiting
his parents in town.
Miss Della Dinsmore went to Gar
diner Tuesda. to visit her sister. Mrs.
DIR. Jackson.
Miss Mary White. who has been
visiting her parents in town for the
mast two weeks. returned to her duties
in Portland Sunday night.
David McGinn and Thomas Noteau
left Tuesday for New York. where
they will be employed for the winter
in restaurant owned by Frank Nc
CHM. a former Richmond boy.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Favor left
Saturday for a weeks visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30

The jury sitting in the case of former
Patrolmsn Frank E. Perry, who was
charged with criminal assault on girl
while detained at the police station, re-
Iurted Tuesday morning a disagree
nent. County Attorney Connolly, at
once asked for an immediate re-trial.
giving as his reason, 'some interference
with the jury" The coutr asked Mr..
Connolly what reasons he had for max
ing this allegation. but the county at
torney refused to make any further
statement The court ordered Perry's
hail increased from $500 to $4,000, and
will give his decision in regard to a re-
trial later
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
Funeral of Late Mrs. Erhart.

The funeral of the late Mrs S.lrah j..
Erhart was held Tuesday at p. NJ. from
the family residence. Turner's Corner,
North Whitefield. There was a large at
tendance of neighbors and friends and the
Relief Corps to which the deceased be-
longed attended in IA body. Rev. f. 5.
Gahan off:ciated and the pail bearers
were six members of Erskine Post G. A.
r. The interment was in the cemetery
at Cooper's Mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
In the Police Court.

There We're several cases OF IN
toxication in the Gardiner ponce
court Tuesday morning. FRANK
Rogers, a veteran from the Nationa,
Home. said that he had returned
from his furlough but had been loai-
ing about Gardiner for several days
He was given Is days Jail sentence.
George Morrison of Whitehead
former Gardiner resident, hau
sentence suspended and was sent Dao"
to Whitefield, where he has emplos
ment. Fred Owen, who was brousn'
up from South Gardiner by ohioe.
Harry Hamlin pleaded guilty ana We
fined 50 and costs, amounting III
to $3.50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
CABINET MEETING.
Chancellor Days Statement Believed
To Have Been Discussed.

Washington. Sept. 29.-The regular
Tuesday meeting OF the cabinet was
attended by all the members except
ing Secs. Garfield and Root. No news
Of what transpired at the meeting was
given out. but one of the members
who was asked whether the statement
of Chancellor Day of Syracuse Uni
Nersity was discussed. said he believed
he did hear Mr. Days name mentioned.
Further than this he would say moth
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
Baldwin Murphy Fight a Draw.

Boston. Sept. 29-Matty Baldwin of
Charlestown and Tommy Murphy of New
York fought Il rounds to a draw at the
Armory Athletic Club tonight before one
of the largest houses seen at the Cyclic
rama Baldwin did the heaviest part of
the fighting until the last two rounds.
when Murphy gained the decided advan-
tage and came near finishing the Charles
town boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30

me nrst meeting for the year Of
the CobbosseecOntee Teachers Club
VIII be held Thursday evening. Oct I.
at the Universalist vestry. After the
usual preliminary business there will
De social hour and light refresh
ments Will be served. An opportunity
VIII be given the new teachers to get
acquainted with the older members
OF the teaching force. and the com
mittee on introductions will consist
OF Superintendent Turner, Miss
Burleigh and Miss Richards Supern
tendent Turner announces that it is
especially desired that the school
officers shall be present at this meet
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30

Steamer Ransom 3. Fuller made a
good run Monday night notwith-
standing the rain and fog and arrived
at Gardiner shortly before s O'Clock
yesterday morning The boat had A
heavy freight, although the passenger
list was not large on account of the
storm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30

The old Gardiner High school
players were in evidence in the foot
pail game Saturday between Bates
and Exeter They were Cole. who
played at center. Cobb, the quarter
back, and Lovely. who playing at
full-back, made the only touchdown of
the game
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30

Some of the Maine Central employees
at the passenger station yesterday
morning found a lizard on the plat
form The reptile was about eight
inches long with bright yellow spots
along its back The creature was
spotted salamander and how he got
out on the depot platform has not vet
been explained
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
WILL SUE HEARST.
Gov. Haskell Wants Vindication from
the Recent Charges Made.

Kansas City, Sept pa special to
the Times from Guthrie. Okla, says:
Governor Haskell is preparing to
bring suit IN the next few days against
William r. Hearst because of the lat
ter's charges concerning Gov. Haskell
alleged connection with an attempt to
br;be Frank S. MOnnett for the Stan l.
ard Oil 60. The suit will be brought in
Missouri. probably at Kansas City. H,
A. Scarnial of Mexico, Mo, is here as
attorney for Gov Haskell, preparing
the petition.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30
Diminished Vitality.

Some people talk very flippantly
about diminished vitality.
They don't stop to think that vitality
is the principle of life-that it is that
little understood something on which
every function of their bodies depends
Diminished vitality is early indicated
~ 'n~s of "~-9+ito strength and
endurance, and Hoods Sarsaparilla Is
the greatest vitAlizer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30

Clarence Brann, who has be, II Wis.
ltinS relatives here on his way hack
from business trip to Bangor. re.
turned yesterday to Brunswick. whore
he is in charge of moving picture
thcater
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30

Harrison avenue extension has prob
any beeh used by more teams since
.he highway bridge at the New Mills
mas peen up than ever before in the
same length of time. This street is
not used much ordinarily but all the
teams going out over Cobbossee ave-
nue. are obliged to use it as long as
there is no passing over the bridge.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30

The revival of moving pictures AT the
johnson Opera house is meeting with an.
prevail and the audience present last
evening saw some fine films The Gic.
lures will change today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30

The harvest supper to he given this
evening in the Cniversalist vestry is
sure to be success in every way. All
same will be heartily well
Gene aud partake of bountifuI SIM
per. None shall go away hungry.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30

CITY Marshal Cults yesterday after
noon arrested an intoxicated man who
was IN a disabled condition at the
corner OF Water street and Main ave-
nue. He VIII be given an Opportunity
TINS morning to tell Judge Larrabee
now he came to lose his bearings
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30

Hon. Oliver B. Clason went yester-
day to Belfast and Castine While at
Castine he will visit the State Normal
school. Mr.. Clason will return to
Gardiner Thursday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-09-30

Schooner James Young yesterday
finished discharging "a cargo of coal
Tor Decker d Day and was lowed to
South Gardiner to the wharf of the
South Gardiner Lumber Co The
schooner will later take cargo of
lumber to New York