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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
FAIRBANKS MAY GO INTO
 TAFTS CABINET IN 1908

who could be depended upon to give an excellent account of his stewardship as cabinet premier. Aside from his ad- mitted qualifications the tender of the office would be recognition of the lead of the men who opposed MT. Taft s nomination at Nnicago. Of course some of MT. Taft's most enthusiastic original supporters, including the President, will not become hilarious over the mention of MT. Fairbanks name, but it is neverthe- less true that he is one of three or four the Presdent-elect is thinking of for Secretary of State, no matter whom he may finally decide upon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
JUDGE GARY GIVES BIG
 SUM TO BOWERY MISSION

New York, December 13.-As the result of visit paid to the Bowery mission by former Judge E. H. Gary head of the Steel trust, at an early hour today, that mission is several thousand dollars richer. Also, as a further result a movement nay be instituted to bring about the passage of law to provide for the trans portation of deserving men to places in the west where positions may be offered them.
 Several days ago Judge Gary made ar- arrangements with the Bowery mission to visit that strange oasis in the desert of New York under world. The Rev. John c. Hallimoad, superintendent of the mis- sion, and Dr. Charles Vincent Herliska, formed a committee and several others acted as escort.
 The "bread line'' at the Bowery mission forms at midnight. From 1 to o'clock men to the number of about 15O0 are given
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
MINERAL PRODUCTS ARE
 WASTED IN PROPULSION

Washington, December 1S.-(Special)- "The waste of mineral products in the United States amounts to s1,000, 900 per day in value.
 ''The waste of natural gas amounts to 1,00O,OOOOOO oukic feet per day, ors more than enough to light all the cities of the United States having more than 100000 population"
 These statements were made today by Senator Flint of California. Senator Flint called attention to the large waste of material and the large loss of life which characterlzes the mineral industries in all parts of shs country, which he said was deplorable. The enormous waste in coal mining is equivalent to about one-hun- dredth of the total product mined, or for the, year l907 about 24o 0OO,O00 tons, said Senator Flint. With an entire waste of all mineral products approximating S,00O,0O0 per day, and with the mineral production of the United States during the past year amounting t. $2,0OO,oO0, this waste Is ssqlavalert to more thaa ene-sixsh the value of the total production"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14

The House committee on the District of Columbia fp6s itself up against a hard proposition in considering the question of rrohibition for the city of Washington. An agreement was practically reached to leave the matters to the voters of the city. Now it is discovered that there is great difference of opinion as to whom should be allowed to vote. as about one third of the city population consists of negroes The result is that the liquor question is temporarily shelved to a sec ondary position, all of the discussion be- ing over qualifications of voters.
 Governor Smith will have a senatorial appointment to make shortly Senator Clay's term expires on March 4. He has been chosen by primary as his successor, but as the Georgia legislature does not meet until July to ratify this action there will be a vacancy from March until that time. The governor Is expected to appoint Senator Clay.
 Representative Sheppard of Texas has introduced bill appropriating s1O,0O0 to enable the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct experiments to determine the sractieability of making paper material out of cottoa stalks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
MEN FIGHT AND
 DIVER SUFFERS

New York, December 13-Left without air because the two men whose duty it was to pump 1t to him had stopped work to fight each other, George Smith, a diver, just escaped death 50 feet under the surface of East river today. The diver is tonight little the worse for his experience.
 Benjamin Parkns, one of the combat ants in the fight which so nearly caused Smiths death, is in a hospital with a fractured skull, while his assailant, Thomas Russell, is under arrest, charged with felonious assault.
 Smith was working on the hull of the sunken steamer H. M. Whitney. A dis agreement between Russell and Parkins, who were working the air pump, was fol- lowed according to the police, by Rus sell grabbing piece of iron pipe and striking Parkins over the head with it.. ParlSins fell unconscious and Russell leaped overheard and swan away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
BIG INCREASE IN
 INTERNAL REVENUE

Washington. December 13.-Commis- sioner John G. Capers of the internal revenue bureau, in his annual report states that for the last fiscal year there was a decrease in the receipts of N7,99S,- O72, as compared with the previous year. and that for the first three months Of the current year there has been a de- crease of $1,262,32S as compared with the corresponding three months of the last fiscal year.
 The revenue for the full current year is estimated at s25o,0O00O0, which is 1.665,- GOO less than for last year.
 The production of distilled grain spirits for the fiscal year 1908 was 126,9S9, TAO tax gallons, decrease of over 40000,0O0 as compared with last year. This Is ac- counted for by the commissioner by the prohibition movement, the high price of grain and the agreement among distillers to curtail production.
 The total production of denatured alco hol during the year was 3,S21, 451 wine gal Ions, which is about 240,000 gallons less than for the previous year. Tho cost of production has not been sufficiently re- duced, MT. Capers says. to enable com pletely denatured alcohol to successfully compete with kerosene, gasoline or gas. Nevertheless 1t Is gradually growing in favor for fuel light and power. Under special regulations an agricultural ex- pertinent distinery recently has been es- tablished in Washington by the depart ment of agriculture upon it's own prem ises. The purpose is to determine the spirit producing capacity of various ma terials.
 revenues for the last fiscal year was s4S3O,69S and the estimated expenses for the next fiscal year are given as s5.36s,- 510.
 During the year 1130 illicit distileries were seized and destroyed; BPS arrests were made; 73,l51 gallons spirits and prop erty to the value of $19S,6l0 were reported by seizure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
BOMB EXPLOSION CAUSES
 EXCITEMENT IN CHICAGO


 Chicago, December 13.-Two buildings were wrecked and windows were shat tered for a block around by the terrific explosion of a bomb in an alley in Wa bash avenue, near Sixteenth street. to- night The wrecked buildings adjoin the Coliseum, where the First ward demo- cratic ball, an annual revel, against the holding of which this year much oppo- sition had been made, is scheduled to be held tomorrow. The police are working on the theory that the bomb thrower de- signed to frighten people from going to the Coliseum and thus prevent the ball.
 After searching until midnight the po- lice were unable to find evidence of any one having been killed.
 The report was heard for mile. The congregations of Grace Episcopal church and of the Open church and guests or several nearby hotels rushed to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
Youno Woman Murdere d.

Columbia, Ky. December 1S.-The ex- citement in tre eastern end of this (Ada) county over the murder of Miss Mamie Womack, eliminated with the arrest of James Hill, white man, near the little town of Sano. The officers had been looking for Hill for some time since the murder, and found him last night asleep al the home of relative, He was taken before Judge Dunbar at the latter's coun- try home and given an immediate pre- l.minary hearing. Judge Dunbar held him without bail. Immediately afterward Hill was hurried away to Jamestown for safe keeping. The talk of lynching has been growing hourly. and the jailor at James, town has been warned that there Is dan ger of mob forming in the eastern end of Ada county tonight. The motive of the murder was criminal assault
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
INDEX OF ToDAY's NEWS

Page i. One of Castro's ships captured. Hill men attending trial with guns. Hains trial begins today. Turkish parliament in session. Judge Gary helps Bowery mission. Mineral products badly wasted. Death list increased at Panama. Bomb explosion wrecks buildings In Chi cago. Fairbanks may go into cabinet.
 Page 2. Near peer tax is to be collected. Mrs. Mims talks Christian Science.
 Page 3. Street fair is pleasant success. Boys play with dynamite near Wylam. Forecast of work in Congress.
 Page 4. Editorial comment
 Page 5. Three negroes shot by deupties neal Fossils. Cullman apples sent to Spokane to be put on exhibition. Orders issued to rush work on Terminal station. Grand jury report expected today may be sensational. Two hurt in runaway on North High lands. Greek found on street last night had been poisoned.
 Page 6. South's mineral wealth Is great. Statistics on great waterways. Page 2. Unusual action in stock market. Gridiron statistics. Interest keen here in recent Southern Intercollegiate Athletic association meet ing. Officials of Southern league meet to- morrow. Birmingham gets eight of championship games. Taft tells story about Mckinley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
- 7------sss----------------- Killed By Ills Eather-in-LaW.

Charlotte. December 13--During the progress of a dance at Raven, Cherokee county, South Carolina, this morning. John Gore was shot and killed by his father-in-law, Munro Mfze. The dance was given at the house of William Reyn- oIds. which was an all-night affair. Mlze ard Gore furnished the music for the oc- casion, and Gore. who had been drink ing. and his father-in-law quarreled. Mze left the house and Gore followed him and attacked Mize with knife, cutting his coat, whereur on Mlze shot Gore through the heart. Mize surrendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14

streets in a panic. A two-story frame building at 1513 Wabash avenue, which adjoins the south wall of the Coliseum annex, immediately collapsed and took fire. The fire leaped across an area and spread to another frame building, also wrecked. Properties of the Coliseum stored in the two buildings added fuel to the flames. Crowds of excited peo- pie, believing that the Coliseum, great stone structure, had been blown up, rush ed to the scene.
 The First ward ball has long been 8 source of contention between reformers and the promoters of the annual festival. Recently a pastor of a church in the neighborhood sought and failed to secure an injunction to prevent the holding of the ball on the ground that 1t was preju- dicial to the morals of the community.
 The proceeds of the ball, which are variously estimated at from $15,000 to $25,- 900 annually, are used toward electing aldermen of the ward whose term ex- pires the following spring
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
Children Burned to Death.

Ottawa, Can, December 18-Near Haw- thorne, eight miles from Ottawa, the four young children of William ]. Schaff, a farmer, were burned to death in their heds this morning while the parents looked on unable to give aid. At 6 o'clock the parents left the children sleeping in the second story of the house and went to the barn. Soon afterward Schaff saw flames bursting through the upper win dows of the house. The fire made such headway that the parents were unable to reach the children who could be heard crying in agony. The oldest of the chill dren was 4is years old
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14

Washington, December 13.-(special)- President-elect Taft during his stay in Washington last week made it plain that his cabinet is very far from being com pleted, and that the last blocks may not be in position until few days before March 4. In cabinet speculation new name is being added tonight-that of Vice President Fairbanks. He is being con sidered by Mir Taft for Secretary of State. The story has It's attractive fea- lures In that the Indianian is an able and exceedingly careful man and one
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14

Bordeaux was sent merely to tell an unwelcome visitor that he must not talk For this reason it is concluded that the government changed it's mind at the last minute in regard to the demands for apology and satisfaction because 1t feared the wardness of the position in which it would be placed if President Castro ignored these demands.
 There is no truth in the report that Spain has intervened with France in behalf of Castro, but the government has been influenced by King Alfonso and does not feel willing to take a different line from that of Spain. Since his arrival on French soil Castro has cost France over $30,000 for the governments special mission, police and other expenses.
 The Temps, after accusing the gov ernment of clumsiness and stupidity, says Frances feebleness in regard to Venezuela threatens to become legen- dary. It goes on to say:
 Americans thag4gh so desirous to avoid European intervention in South American affairs were astounded at our inaction when M. Taigny, the French charge d'affaires, was expelled and could not understand our patience. The Dutch at the present moment, who have less means of making themselves re- spected than we. are giving us wise lesson in behavior"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
Profit From the Mints.

Washington, December 1S-The govern ment made profit during the fiscal year ending June SO 1908, of s1o,542,3n on the coinage of silver nickel and 1-cent bronze pieces. This represents the difference be- tween the price paid by the government for the metals and the coinage values Director of the Mint Frank A. Leach gives these figures in his annual report made public today.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
Darwin Will Be Honored.

Philadelphia, December 13.-Nearly 1000 members of the American Association for the Advancement of Science will meet in Baltimore Christmas week to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the semi-centenary of the first publication of "Origin of Species' One of the speakers will be Prof. R. H. Poulten of Cambridge, England. who is we'll known as an evolutionist.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
Rouoh Riders' Reunion.

New York, December 1S.-Forty- five members of the Rough Riders regi- ment united tonight at the Union League club In giving a dinner to their first colonel, Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, recently returned from the Philippines. The Forty fifth, all that could be gath cred for the event on the short notice given, had as the chief decoration of their banquet room the tattered regi- mental flag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
Castro In Germany.

Venezuela and his party left today for Cologne, where a consultation of physi- clans will be held to determine upon the adyisability of an operation on the Pres ident. If an operation is found necces- sary pr. Israel probably will perform it at Berlin.
 During his stay in this city Castro kept himself closely confined to his hotel, re- fusing to give out any statement to news paper men, except through some member of his suite. On the train today how ever, he accorded an interview to rep resentatiye of The Temps, saying that as he was leaving France he felt at lib- erty to receive a journalist. The inter- view, while guarded, fully confirms the representations made by Castro at San lander to the effect that he was desirous of settling Venezuelas outstanding dip lomatic difficulties, and so far as France Is concerned had already made the first steps in that direction. He said, however, that everything for the moment must be subordinated to the restoration of his health, and that he would submit to an examination in Gremany, on which would depend the question of a surgical opera ton or merely medical treatment. He added that he might return to Paris.
 While avoiding a direct question as to what he expected to do toward settling Venezuelas foreign quarrels, pointing out that as a private citizen he was not qualified to answer, he made it clear that the resumption of diplomatic rela- tions with France depended directly upon the settlement of the French cable con troversy.
 ''It is incontestable," he said, that the French Cable company was an ac- complice against my government in the Matos revolution
 But that did not justify the expul- sion of M. Taigny, the charge daf- faires," said the interviewer.
 "In this, as in other differences with the powers" replied Castro, "Venezuela only defended herself"
 But there Is also the matter of the French subjects at Carupabo," con tinued the interviewer.
 "I took occasion when I touched there" said the president, ito author fze their return. That is sufficient evidence of my desire for sreconcilia- tion."
 And the payment of the diplomatic debt, under The Hague award?"
 "The payment has not ceased" re- marked Castro. "In default of a French representative at Caracas, the month- ly payments have been deposited with the State Bank of Venezuela"
 In response to a question as to why he had refused to allow the Brazilian legation to act for France, he replied:
 Because Brazil has charge of the interests of the United States and in the interests of the good relations and solidarity of the American republics 1t was deemed inadvisable to permit a neighbo bring republic to look after the ee-
 In conclusion President Castro twice repeated that Venezuela desired peace and harmony with France and the oth- CT powers, but declared emphatically that peace and harmony were depend- ent upon others as well as Venezuela.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
New Postofflce inspector,

Washington December 13-William E. Cochran of Colorado has been appointed by Postmaster General Meyer to be post cffice inspector in charge at Denver, suc- ceeding Edward l.. Mckee, who will be transferred to place in the field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
French Nation offends.

Paris, December 13.-(Special) )-The e French government. by neither expell- ing President Castro of Venezuela, summarily nor ignoring him complete ly, has contrived to offend everybody.
 Nobody believes that a high official like the one the government sent to
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
Senator Hansbrouoh No Better.

Indianapolis, December 1s.-Although Senator H. c. Hansbrough of North Da- kota, who was operated upon at Asbury hospital last Friday, is still seriously ill., His physicians said tonight that his con dition is hopeful.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-12-14
? 5; 10 IS IN GERMANY . AND IS VERY CAREFUL
 ABOUT WHAT HE SAYS
Venezuelan President Is Permitted to Pass Through France and Go On to Germany, Which Gives
 offense to Several
 Countries.

Willemstadt, Island of Curacao, De- cember 13.-The Dutch cruiser Gelderland came into this port this morning towing the Venezuelan coast guardship Alix, with the Dutch flag flying and a Dutch crew on board. The Gelderland captured the Alix off Puerto Cabello on Saturday. At that time the Ally was lying close in shore and notwithstanding the threat which, the Venezuelan government had made to fire upon Dutch warships com hitting a hostile act, the Gelderland steamed at full speed toward the guard ship and sent an officer and guard in launch to seize her. No shots came from the forts on land
 The crew of the Alix was put ashore and the Dutch officer and marines re- mained on board, the Gelderland finally taking the Alix in tow and steaming away with her prize
 The seizure of the Alix was in accord ance with the plans of the Holland gov ernment, which instructions were is- sued to three warships now in these wa ters to make demonstration off the coast of Venezuela, and to capture any Ven ezuelan ships of war guard vessels that they might find.
 The people of Curacao are greatly re- joiced. The governor of Curacao said this afternoon:
 The stepsh by our wayshps o saeat guards and war vessels Is not to be con sidered an unfriendly act against the Venezuelans. It is merely a reprisal against Castros government, which re- fuses to give satisfaction for his unfriend- ly acts toward Holland"
 It Is learned from the officers of the Gelderland that the battleship Jacob van Heemskerk and the cruiser Friesland are now off La Guayra, and that further captures may be expected at any time.
Willmar tribune., 1908-01-22
Pure Water for Soldier In the Field

and not only issue perfectly clear and
pleasing to the eye, but absolutely safe
as well. Through most ingenious ar.
rangement it is discharged almost a.
cold as when it entered.
Clear, sparkling water, by the way.
is in the majority of instances far
from being pure and safe. For ex-
ample, the best filter working under
good conditions will allow from one to
five per cent. of bacteria or more to
escape, and only one per cent. may
mean that tens of thousands of these
health destroyers are contained in a
single glass of water. Sterilization is
the only proper precaution, and this
feature 10 recognized to such an ex.
tent that the sterilizer described has
been adopted by the United States
government and placed in universal
use In the army, marine corps, coast
and geodetic survey, isthmian canal
commission, etc. The sterilizer ban.
ishes typhoid fever and all of the
multitude of water-born ailments, in.
cluding dysentery, cholera, and the
minor, though quite important, com.
plants which induce a state of lazi.
ness or indisposition or lack of snap
and energy disappear almost altogeth.
er. Government statistics show that
even under the most sanitary condi.
tions it has repeatedly reduced the
average sickness from six to FIVE per
cent.
Willmar tribune., 1908-01-22

Every winter for years 4 pair of
duck hawks has used the tower of
the postofice department building on
Pennsylvania avenue as a place of
refuge. The birds are in their winter
quarters again this year, and from
their safe retreat high above the
street they make daily trips to the
Potomac, where they picl: up many a
luckless coot and grebe which are
forthwith sacrificed to appease the
seemingly never completely satisfied
hawk hunger.
The duck hawk is a cosmopolitan
bird. 1t appears in slightly varied
form in most parts of the world. The
extent of its range has given it the
name of the wandering falcon. It is
true falcon, and in it's life it typifies
nature at it's widest, and it may be
said, at it's fiercest. It is impossible,
of course, to tell whether the pair of
falcons that is in the tower. of the
postotfice building this winter is the
same pair that has lodged there
during the cold weather in seasons
past. ri, e. j, ss.Y... ..s....f.,.. -
Three or four years ago some of the
postofice authorities sought permis-
sion to shoot the hawks, for they were
In the habit of carrying their quarry
Willmar tribune., 1908-01-22

Only few days before the recent
operation on Mrs. Nicholas Longworth
she and her husband were at the thea
ter here as guests of Mrs. Roosevelt.
The party occupied the box which the
presidents wife always takes-the
stage box at the left of the auditorium.
Mrs. Roosevelt always takes the chair
in the front of the box in the corner
furthest from the stage. .r
She seems to do her utmost to for
get the attention which is always
given to the presidents box by even
Washington audience accustomed
to the sight of official personages. She
rarely looks toward the audience.
During an act or a concert number
her attention to the stage is absolute.
In the intervals between these she
turns from the house and devotes her.
self to talk with the other occupants
of the box. There is no hint of super
ciliousness in her action, but rather a
shrinking dislike of publicity.
But to go back to Mrs. Longworth-
or rather to her husband. 1t was a
strictly family party in the box that
day-Mrs. Roosevelt, the Longworths,
Miss Ethel Roosevelt, Miss Hagner,
who is Mrs. Roosevelt's private sec.
retary, and, in the back of the box