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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
AMERICANS FISH
 IN WRONG PLACE

Vancouver, B. C., December 25.-The fisheries committee of the Board of Trade is preparing a strong memorial asking the Dominion government to define the sovereignty of Canada in the North Pa cifc owing to the alleged poaching of American halibut fishing boats in Ca- nadian waters.
 It expresses the opinion that waters be- tween Queen Charlotte Islands and the mainland, ranging from Dixon entrance r the north to the Hecate strait, are tholly within the jurisdiction of the Do- minion. If this view is taken by the Ottawa government and recognized by the United States government, American fishing boats will be driven out of the industry and Vancouver and Prince Ru- pert will become great fishing ports In the forthcoming memorial the establish ment of moDe efficient fisheries protec- tive service by fast cruisers will be urged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Federal GOVer1nlent To
 Help M Prosecutions
Pittsbrg Council Scandal Will Be Fully Investigated and the Guilty Brought to Justice-Seven Members of the Council and Two Former Bankers
 Will Be Prosecuted

Pittsburg, December 25.-Represen- tatives of the Voters league, the civic reform organization that caused the ar rest of seven members of the council and two former bankers, tonight an nounced that they have received as surance of federal government help in the forthcoming prosecutions.
 The department of justice, 1t is said, has taken steps throughly to inyesti- gate all national banks serving as de- posltorles for city funds. Testimony at the preliminary hearing was that $176,000 had been corruptly used in in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
MURDERED BY AN
 UNKNOWN PERSON

Calera' December 25.-(Special.) 1.-The remains of William H. Hawkins, who with his son operated here a boxball all ley for several months, were brought in from Gadsden over the Alabama Mineral railroad this afternoon en route to Ever green. He is reported to have been most foully murdered at the former place last night. On his way home an unknown per- pie. inticting the wound from which he died this morning at 4 clock He Is said never to have regained consciousness. The instrument used was said to have been a rolling mill hammer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
BRAKEMAN CRUSHED TO
 DEATH ON LOCOMOTIVE

Laporte. Ind. December 25.-The burst ing of water gauge in the cab of Mogu engine running 50 miles an hour and pulling the fast through stock train on the Lake Shore railroad from Chicago to New York, resulted last night in the death of the head brakeman, the probable death of the fireman and slight scalding of the engineer. The dead
 David M. Weiser, head brakeman. head crushed.
 The injured Elmer Replogle, fireman, left leg crushed, right foot crushed, shoul- der blade broken and probably internally injured; David Moorhouse, engineer, scalded by escaping steam.
 The accident happened two miles east of Laporte. When the water gauge burst
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26

Palmetto. Ga, December 25.-Following
 the attemps.1 burglary of the Pal
 metto bank and the burglary of the Cui- breth Hardware company's store at an early hour this morning by three ne- tured and came very near being lynehed by the infurlated citizens. The crowd was finally prevailed upon to let the law take its course and the negro was taken to Fairburn, the county seat of this county, and lodged in jail Armed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26

J. Cochran at covington, Ky, several days ago. Marshals siler. Ryan. Henry Wadell, Messinga1e and Tate of Som erset. and Marshal Mullins of Rich mond went to stearns early today and found the strike promoters barricaded in the McFerren hotel. As the marshals approached they were fired upon. They returned the fire. Mullins was in stantly killed and several of the miners wounded. The hotel was then burned to the ground and it Is reported that several of the alleged miners were burned to death, although this cannot be verified. As the building was fall ing the miners fled. Marshal Ryan was separated from the others and it is feared he will be killed. A posse of 30 men left Somerset for Stearns tonight as it is feared further throuble will enSue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
ROBBERS BURN MANS FEET
 WITH LIGHTED MATCHES

Toledo, O., December 25.-By burning his feet with lighted matches two masked robbers early today compelled H. A. Scha- the safe In his farm house and turn over slso
 After tying their victim to his bed with strips of sheet and placing gag in his mouth, the bandits went to the barn, stole horse and buggy and escaped. A posse of farmers is in pursuit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Wasn't This a Careless Trick?

Boston. December 25.-In sheet which was about to be placed in a mangle that was to be placed in hotel laundry here yesterday, has been found s50o0 diamond necklace of John de Coste, wife of the well-known English artist, who is at present in New York. The necklace was sent to New York by express yesterday afternoon. Both the Boston and New York police have been on the lookout for the jewels but no clew has been discov- cred until lanndress found them by acci- dent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26

fiuencing the selection of Repositories, but up to this time only s17 ,5O0 of this sum has been accounted for and only one bank publicly mentioned. It is the intention of the department of justice to learn If any other national banks contributed to the $176,OOO
 It is also the intention of the de- partment, according to the league rep resentatlves. to begin prosecutions against former President Ramsey and former Cashier vllsack of the German National bank on charges of using illegally the funds of the bank.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26

the fireman and brakeman, who were sit- in direct range of the escaping steam. believed the boiler was about to blow up and jumped.
 The brakeman landed on his head and was instantly killed. The fireman rolled back against his train when he jumped and his left leg and right foot were crushed. Engineer Moorehouse stuck to his post, reversed the lever and applied the emergency brakes, bringing the train to a stop. The dead man and the injured fireman were picked up and brought to Laporte. At the hospital Replogle's left leg was amputated and a part of his right foot taken off. He has slight chance to recover.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Page 1

Page i. Attack made on President Fallieres. Exiles go back to Venezuela. Christmas spirit in New York. Fatal battle with strikers Physicians will try to prevent blind ness. Negro burglar escapes lynching Italians prepare for American fleet. Federal government will aid prosecu- ton. Jim Crow saloons barred. Robbers burn mans feet. Brakeman crushed to death
 Page 2. Famous circus rider is dead. Merchants will aid the farmers.
 Page 3. Mercy is shown to the prisoners. Christmas day In the Steel City.
 Page 4. Editorial comment
 Page 5. Mrs Lavie attempting to kill meets with swift death at hands of Griffith. County's mules to have number. Hiring convicts very live issue Premature explosion of a giant can non cracker tears hand into shreds.
 Page 6. Live Christmas day in Atlanta.
 Page 2. Birmingham society. Feminine Fancies by Dolly Dalrympl
 Page 8. Johnny Hays has lost standing Jack Johnson easily conquers Burns. Notre Dame's arrival Is awaited with interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26

Naples, December 25.-Preparations are already under way for the reception in honor of the division of the American battleship fleet now cruising around the world on its arrival at this port about January IT. The division that has been designated to visit Naples after the fleet separates in the Mediterranean will be composed of the Wisconsin, the Illinois and the Kearsarge, under command of Rear Admiral William Partef. Tie 1ta1. ian ! naval department has arranged for the visiting warships to be anchored in the military harbor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Fatal Battle Bet1Veen <
 Miners And Marsha os
Two Men Are Killed and Several Wounded In Conflict Over the Refusal of Strike Promoters to Obey Temporary Restraining Order Issued By Judge
 Cochran of Kentucky.

Danville, Ky, December 25.-A battle between strike promoting miners and five United States marshals took place at Stearns, a coal mining town 60 miles south of here, in Whitley county, early today and resulted in the death of two men and the wounding of sew eral others.
 The dead:
 John Mullins, United States marshal, Richmond, Ky.
 Richard Ross, miner.
 The wounded:
 Marshal Tate, Somerset, Ky.
 Marshal Ryan, Somerset, Ky
 Several miners whose names were not given were also wounded.
 The trouble arose over the refusal of strike promoters to obey a temporary restraining order Issued by Judge A. M.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26

Upon battering in the front door the robbers placed an unknown substance on a heated stove, which overeame the family of seven and the bandits then operated undsturbed. Schabow is in a serious condition but will recover.
 While one of the robbers was torturing Schabow with the matches the other kept him covered with revolver, threatening to kill him if he uttered a sound. Scha- bow was country agent for an insurance company of Toledo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Summoned to Venezuela.

willemstad, December 25.-Gen. Gre gorio segundo Riera. who for a number of years has been said to be working in conjunction with revolutionists against President Gomez and that he would leave Sunday for Caracas. Gen. Aristides Tel leria, who formerly was governor of the state of Lara, but who for a number of years has been in exile, also has been summoned to Venezuela by Senor Co., meg
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
ITALIANS PREPARE FOR
 AMERICAN EMPHASIZES

headed by the mayor of this city and it Is now planning dinner to be ten dered to the officers and men, a gala evening performance at the theatre of San Carlo, one of the largest theatres in Europe, and excursions to Pompeii, the Island of Capri, Soronto and Mount ve- suvius.
 During the ten days visit of the squadron the admiral and his stan will go to Rome where they will be received by King Victor Emanuel and Vice Ad- miral Mirabello, minister of the navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Fatal Fight on Train.

Fort Smith, Ark. December @.-One negro was killed and two others fatally wounded today during fight in the negro coach of a St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern railway excursion train between this city and Cherokee Junction, Okla. Four other negroes who plunged through a car window to escape the bullets can not be accounted for. Trainmen finally overpowered some of the disturbers and they were lodged in jail at sallisaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
NEGRO BURGLAR MISSES
 IYNCHING BY WILD MOB

with shotguns and rifles, a score of cit izens searched the surrounding country today for the other two negroes.
 The negroes drilled off the hinges of the outer door of the bank safe but were unable to break the inner door and get at the banks cash. After de- molishing much of the furniture and fix lures In the bank the negroes went to the Culbreth hardware store and stole several revolvers, a lot of cartridges knives, etc. Here. too, they failed to get any cash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Rin Estate In Litiaation.

San Francisco, December 25.-The Miller and Lux litigation, involving the ques- tion of the disposal of a great part of an estate worth about 600, was sub mitted to Judge Sewal yesterday after further arguments between Attorney Charles s. Wheeler, representing the trus- tees, and Attorney J. J. Dwyer, repre- senting Jesse Sheldon Lux Potter, prin- cipsl beneficiary in the trust.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Kansas City Lawyer Dead.

Kansas City, Mo-, December 25.-Henry M. Withers, aged e3. a prominent mem Der of the bar in Kansas City died at his home here tonight of heart disease. MT. Withers was a son of Gen. Pickett Withers of the Confederate army and was a member of an old Virginia family that came to America in 164O. MT. With CTS had been prominent for years in local democratic politics.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Death Takes Little Child.

Chicago, December 25.-Martha Zones, 2-year-old child, lies dead at her home. while h1r Christmas tree, adorned with gifts and with candles unit, stands in the next room. The baby swallowed peanut shell which lodged in her throat and died at a hospital despite the efforts of the surgeons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
City Jajlbirds Pardoned.

Alexandria, La, December 25.--All of the prisoners serving sentences in the city Jail for misdemeanors were given Christi mas gifts in the shape of full pardons to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Harnis .IIIru Sill Ont

Irvine, Ky, December 25.-The Beach Hargis case went to the jury this morn- ing and verdict or disagreen, ent is ex- pected shortly. The latter is the prob able outcome.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-26
Bishop Mcouaid Improves.

Rochester. N. T., December 25.-Bishop McQuaid is said tonight to have made further slight improvement in the last "A hours. Some hope Is entertained that he will rally.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-07-25

Mrs. F.. E. Wallace went to K
City Sunday morning to visit
tives for a few days.
Miss Lucy May Payne and n
John Kice went to Kansas City
day morniug for a brIef visit.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-07-25
SAWED to Deal

is what could truthfully 81
many children who die.
worms, poor little things
know it and you don't realiz
child is cross, fretful, pasty
toned and loses weight for
ent reason, give it White
vermifuge, you will be sur.
the results and how quickly
up. Sold by Creushaw q Va
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-07-25

party OF the third part. his endorses M
able, and; P'
WHEREAS, the first four OF said notes
ave not been paid, when, and as, by their
TERMS, the same became due and pavable
9y reason whereof the conditions Of said
ueel nave oeen broken, and the holder OF
sai9 notes has elected 10 declare. and did
ueclare the remainder OF said noues due and
payable under the provisions of said deed
% trust; and payment has been refused
though duly demanded; and:
nhEk eAs, said deed Of trust further pro-
Nlues. that ~ case of refusal to act crab
Senee from the State Of Missouri. OF the said
Neai, that tne then sheriff OF Lafay-
tayette County, Missouri, "shall thereupon
become his successor to the title 4 said
property and the same become vested in
nm IN trust for the purposes and objects OF
tnese presents, and with all the powers, du-
YES ana QUOTATIONS thereof" and;
WHEREAS said F. p. Neal has refused to
ACT as said trustee, and is now absent from
the state OF Missouri. Now therefore. /
Charles +, kinkead, sheriff OF the said
Souhty OF Lafayette, as substitute trustee.
IA pursuance OF the terms OF said deed OF
trust, at the request Of NJ. McAnany the
nolder and owner Of said notes. between the
hours OF . o clock A. NJ. and . o'clock p. NJ.
TUESDAY, THE 18th DAY OF AUGUST.
A. d. 1908.
between the hours of Q o'clock in the morn
ntg, and D O'clock in the afternoon, will sell
the real estate. ard interests in the real
estate and the chattel real and chattel Or D.
erty above described. at public vendue. to
the highest bidder for cash. at the North
front door OF the County Court House in the
City OF Lexington, Lafayette County. Mis-
sour, Tor the purpose of discharRing the
obligations secured by said deed Of trust the
interest thereon, and all costs and attorneys
rees' Including the costs or this trust.
CHARLES +. KINKEAD,
Sheriff and Substitute Trustee.
McAnany 4 Alden. Kansas City, Kans.
Francis O.. Downey, Kansas City. Mo.
Attorneys for Beneficiary.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-07-25

H. f. Blackwell returned from
Kansas City Thursday evening.
Mrs. Talbot Simpson and Mrs.
James McClelland returned to Aull-
vile Thursday evening after a visit
with relatives here.
Mrs. Hettie Briggs of Warrensburg
arrived yesterday evening to visit
the family of her nephew, ]. W.
Shouse.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-07-25
TUESDAY, THE 18th DAY OF AUGUST.
a.. ID. 1908.
Notice.

U~nexcelled service to Colorado
points Via. Mo. Pac. Ry. Co. During
month of March Cur train No. l due
to leave Kansas City, $50 p. m. and
due to arrive Pueblo 2:25 p. m. next
day and train No. due to leave
Kansas City 10 a, m. and arrive at
Pueblo Has a. M, next day made
their schedule time every day in thee
month. Exceptionally low rates to
Colorado points go on sale June lst
1908,
A 6. LOOMS, Agt.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-07-25
Races at Driving Club Track.

The following races will come off
at the Driving Club Track at two
O'Clock Tuesday afternoon, July Is,
1905.
FIRST PACING RACE.
Verne W., owner White &
McCauley.
Cal. Potts, owner john r. Potts.
SECOND RACE.
Sorrel Gelding, owner DR.. j. E.
Tucker.
Temple Pdgh, owner White &
McCauly.
Lou Alligan, owner Frank Fisher.
B~udweiser, owner Lynn Gordon.
THIRD RACE.
Bay Mare, owner Jno. G. Young, Jr.
Sorrel Geldiug, owner DR.. Temple
Payne.
Bay Gelding, owner DR.. Johnson.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-07-25
%Typewriting Neatly Done.

| am now prepared to do all kinds
OF typewriting. All work done with
neatness and accuracy. Satisfaction
guaranteed Any one desiring work
along this line can see me at the
Western Union Telegraph office.
Phone 1853 or residence phone 294.
7-22t6 W, G. TUNsTALL.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-07-25
Fast Game Assured.

If you want to see the real article
in base ball come down to Riverside
Park next Monday and see the Chica-
go Unions mix up with the Lexington
Tigers. 1t is a sure fact that you will
get your moneys worth anyhow, The
Unions are I of the fastest teams
in Illinois and everyone knows what
the Tigers are. Don't fail to come
and see the real thing. st
Hinesley's Cigar Factory is now
running in full blast and his cigars
o sale by all dealers Alb 2nd.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-07-25
SUMNER TOURISTS FARES.

The Chicago & Alton have on sale
daily until Sept. 30th, 1908, tourist
tickets at greatly reduced fares to
in the East, West, North,
South aud Southwest; long limits and
liberal stop-over privileges.
For further information, call upon
communicate with
S. A. YERMILLION,
Ticket Agent c. Il A. r. r.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-07-25
Take Nohce.

All property owners and renters
are hereby notified to clean out the
cutters in front and at the side of
theil residences and the city will haul
off the same.
BY order of the Street and Alley
Committee.
JAMES N. PRICE,
Marshal.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-07-25

e. N, Hopkins end little son, John,
and Mrs. e. B. Ford and two grand
sons, Stanley and Dana, of Dallas,
Texas, left yesterday for a trip to
Eminence, Ky.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-07-25

The ladies of the Methodist church
will give a lawn social in the church
yard Friday evening, Sune oath. The
public is invited.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-07-25

For all kinds of Fire and Tornado
both City and Country, Hay and
Grain at right Prices, See
W. ". CURTIS.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-07-25

0. 0. Wilson & Co. deliver
promptly all kinds Of feed, flour
maeal. Phnte l7O 7.l7t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-20
Complimentary to Guest.

Mir. and Mrs. Horace McGaughy and Miss Fannie McGaughy entertained few friends informally Monday even ing in honor of their guest Mrs. Mc- Mutt, of Terre Haute, Indiana. Eucnre was the pleasant diversion of the evening and the pretty prize. a book was won by Miss Mary Lindsay. A collation. of toothsome dainties was served after the game. The party consisted of the following: MT. and Mrs. Russell Hollis, MT. and Mrs. R. S. Cherry, MT. and Mrs. V. Q. Alex ander, MT. and Mrs. Toss Fowler Mrs. Feno Hearin, Mrs. McNutt, Mrs Holman. Captain John Bell, Mir. ano Mrs. George Lindsay. MT. and Mrs Horace McGaughy, Misses Mary Lind
 say and Fannie McGaughy
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-20
Brilliant Reception.

The reception given Wednesday at-
 Hrnoon at the residence of Mir. C. F. Triplett, ST., by Mrs. Sue Triplett
 and Miss Esther Triplett in honor of
 Mrs. Charles H. Triplett, Jr.' the win
 armA brtde who has become recent ncouisition to Pine Bluff society, was one of the most brilliant social events ever seen in this city. The Trfplett home is admirably adapted for enter
 taining, and on this occasion It's orl- p;nal charm was enhanced by beauty ef decorative arrangement. With i,rawn curtains and shlfully arrang- cd lights, the beautiful floral decora- Hons and handsome gowns or house party and guests were an added cnarm' uaster Frank Triplett stood at the
 door to admit the guests, and Mrs Arthur Mills and Miss Mary Lindsay
 gave them a cordial greeting in the
 front hall as they passed into cne front parlor where stood the man re-
 ca,ving line in the following order Mrs. Sue Triplett, Miss Triplett' Mls
 charles H. Triplett, IT,, Miss Haze
 peck. Miss Estelle Holland tf1o } snrings). Mrs. Triplett was attlret
 sn a graceful gown of grey crepe d'
 chine: Miss Triplett wore a oecomlns nrectoire gown of pink satin' Mrs I Charles H. Triplett, Jr., was hanu somely gowned in an ivory sa'ln LII
 rectoire costume; Miss Peck Wor' mink broadcloth handsomely emorol
 dered: Miss Holland was charmh' in a daintily embroidered blue messa line, All carried La France roses |srhe psrlor was decorated wion pm carnations, palms and mistleeoe' Il R inc hall the receiving party was com
 nosed of Mesdames s. C. Alexanoe' |] .. B. Smith and J. A. Purdue. .ne '. x canaations, palms and ferns sa,
 nretty decorative effect III uhe nal
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-20
Past Social Events

6he following invitations have been ' sued:
 and Mrs, Charles Edward Royston 6uuests the honor of your presence 1k the marriage of their daughter x Stella Royston Lawrence A to MT. William Thomas Woodbridge \ Tuesday afternoon, December the twenty-ninth
 Nineteen hundred and eight at one o'clock
 Presbyterian Church
 Washington, Arkansas
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-20

Reading" "Sonny's Chistenin" by Ruth McEnery Stewart-Mrs. B. w. Freeman.
 Reading Idyl of the Period, Mrs. w. T. Seawell.
 Song" Mother, My Own" Miss Mary Geisreiter accompanied by Mrs. F. E.
 Piano Solo--Miss Matz. Renfrow.
 Following the entertainment pro gram, dantily illustrated leaflets were distributed, containing quotation ln which certain words were missing and the guests were requested to i'll the blanks with the proper words This contest created a pleasant bit of diversion, the prize, pair of hand somely embroidered towels falling to Mrs. J. w. Adams. A very delightful luncheon of two courses was served
 TO the club members and invited guests, Mrs. Taggart contributed ar afternoon of unalloyed pleasure, ano one which. will without doubt De- marked among the minutes of thf Mathontes Club as one of it's mos' delightful experiences.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-12-20
Complimentary to Mathontes Club.

In compliment to the Mathontes Club. Mrs. w. o. Taggart entertained Tuesday afternoon with one or the most complete and pleasurable social functions of the season. The literary and musical program so successlui'y planned was carried out in most de- ligthtful environment, the softly light ed rooms ornamented with handsome infants and perfumed with flowers glv- ing charm to delightfully."- planned afternoons entertainment. Mrs. w. O. Taggart, Mrs. W. A. Taggart, and Mrs. John Rutherford .- greeted the guests in the hall, and after Delns
 seated in the parlors the following program was enjoyed:
 Piano Solo-Professor Leon BLOCK