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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-02-19
DUPED INTO WEDDING
A SWlNDLER

SEATTLE, Feb. 19.-Clarence
Collier Crandall, alleged federal at
torney, alleged Elk, is wanted by
the police of Tacoma for forgery,
and the Seattle girl, who was his
bride for a few days, is at home,
broken hearted.
Collier Is charged with having
passed worthless checks on Man.
ager Berkshire, of the Donnelly
hotel, in Tacoma, to the amount
of $l35.
Miss Sybyl Anderson, cashier of
Wilbers cafe, who listened to the
tales Of the smooth, good looking
young man with well groomed pros
perity sticking out of every pocket
of his coat, has returned from her
honeymoon at Tacoma, now con-
WINGED that she was duped.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-02-19
JUSTICE"

When the General Slocum burned June Is, 1905, her
old captain VIM H. Van Schaick, stuck to his job until
he had his boat ashore thus saving all who had not
persisted because of the steamers miserable equipment
He terribly burned and had leg broken. The
United States circuit court has just confirmed the SEN
tence of the lower court sending him to Sing Sing for 10
years for negligence.
Owners of the Socum in their Offices and pros
porous with dividends who really responsible for
sending her out and who did not have an eyebrow snged
in the catastrophe, have not even been tried.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-02-19
DECKED BRIDE IN
BORROWED JEWELS

SEATTLE, Feb. 19.-That he
borrowed her gold watch, chain
and pin with which to decorate the
girl he married and neglected to
return them, is the charge made
by Johanna Ghilglieri against
Frank Williams, for whom a war
rant has been issued.
Williams loved Johanna just
enough to get her ornaments for
the girl he really wanted to marry
The first Johanna knew OF rival
was notice of the marriage, and
then she found that she had con-
tributed most of the rivals finery
for the wedding
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-02-19
WOMAN WINS SECOND TIME

For the second time the city has
lost in the damage suit brought by
Mildred A. Matthews to recover for
injuries caused by a fall on a de-
fective sidewalk. The jury yester-
day brought in a verdict Of $4,000,
the same amount awarded last fall
when the city secured new trial.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-02-19

Tissue Observation-Disclosures silk finished material, in
delicate floral and figured designs; all light colors and
resembling in appearance the highest priced &c
dress silks; regularly zoe; sale at. W
Cotton Etamines-A fairly heavy cotton suiting tina
we'll that it almost wears too long; we have
this line in plain coors and in pattern 10
effects regularly 15c; sale at. ........... Z(
Tissue Francaisse-Somewhat like silk organizes
really beautiful des gns in the daintiest of coors
extra good value at 40c; %
at this sale, yard OK
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-02-19

The Press. rs cents a month.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
MR. HOOD RETURNS FROM WASHINGTON Committees Investigation of HundIey Charges Thorough THE TREASURER'S REPORT County of Etowah is in Unusually Fine Condition FinanciaIIy-Has
 $27,17s in Treasury-Heavy
 Rain Storm.
THE TREASURER'S REPORT

Gadsden, February 10-(Special.)-- .)--Hon. o. R. Hood returned from Washington yesterday, where he had gone to appear as witness in the Senate investigations of the charges against the confirmation of Oscar R. Hundley as judge of the federal court of this district. MT. Hood says the investigation is being thoroughly made, and if there is any good reason why the Senate should not confirm the choice of the President for this important position the committee making the inquiry will certainly discover it.
 The local fire department is much inter- ested in the tournament to be held at Bir- mingham in May and is already making preparations to participate in the meeting
 The report of County Treasurer l.. l.. Herzberg, filed with the commissioners today, shows that the affairs of the coun- ty are in an unusually good condition. The county has cash on hand to the amount of $27,17S, as against $14,124 a year ago.
 One of the hardest storms of the season visited this city and vicinity Saturday night, Sunday and Sunday night. Rain fell almost necessarily, and at times 1t came down in torrents. Most of the time iL was accompanied by a high wind that made 1t next to impossible for either man or beast to be abroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
Lo, THE POOR INDIAN.
Discussion Occurs In House Over
 Changes in Service.

Washington, February 1O.-After MT. Leake's speech in the House today the regular consideration of the Indian ap- propriation bill was proceeded with and the non -sectarian school provision was taken up. The provision was modified so that instead of authorizing the com missioner of Indian affairs to negotiate with the various states in which they were located for the disposal of these schools, he is ito ascertain whether and on what terms it may be possible to dispose of any of the non-reservation schools which may be deemed no long CT of value to the Indian service.'
 The commissioner is directed to re- port to the next session of Congress the results of his investigations.
 MT. Fitzgerald of New York made violent opposition to the permanent continuance of the Indian warehouse at St. Louis He charged that it was put there simply for the convenience of Former Secretary Hitchcock, be- cause that was his home city The amount of business done by that ware house, he insisted, did not justify it's maintenance, particularly as the man for whose special benefit it was estab- lished is no longer with the govern ment."
 He thought "it would be wise thing to send that warehouse after him."
 On MT. Fitzgerald's point of order the warehouse was put into category Of a temporary establish ment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
Pur1ta Arenas Is Cify
 Of Quite Modern WdyS

Washington, February -(Special.) In view of popular interest in the prog ress of the American battlship fleet around South America and it's presence at Punta Arenas in the Straits of Magellan, about which very little is generally known in the United States, the director of the international bureau of American republics. John Barrett who has visited this portion of South America while United States minister to Argentina, has prepared the follow ing statement:
 ''Punta Arenas, where tho American battleship fleet is now making its third stop in It's cruise around South Ameri- ca, is both a unique and important port. It is the southernmost city in the world. Although located and close to Tierra del Fuego, the supposed home of wild men and cannibals, it is a growing, progressive and up-to-date town with a population of 15,000. It has wide streets, some of which are well paved several imposing public buildings. number of fine residences, an opera house. clubs, a good system of electric lighting and water supply, and other modern characteristics.
 "Punta Arenas has the distinction of being the capital of the Chilean terri tory of Magellanes. It Is a free port of entry for all vessels and it Is not an uncommon sight to see a score or more of merchant steamers and ships at anchor in it's harbor. It is an important coaling port for all boats passing from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It has an increasing export trade in wool, hides and tallow. In 1905 these products to the value of s9OO0.00 were exported. In the same year over 75,000 carcases of frozen meat were shipped to Eng land. The country of Chile and Ar gentina in the vicinity of Punta Arenas, it's commercial entreport, has had a development in sheep and cattle
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11

raising not unlike that of the western section of the United States. Where a few years ago the maps represented the territory as being wild and unexplored, there are now great sheep and cattle ranges owned by Britishers and Ger mans. The pasturage to the northeast of Punta Arenas is remarkably fine. and, because of the cool climate, the neighbour ood seems best adapted to the production of heavy wool. Great companies have been started to de- velop the grazing facilities and some are yielding yearly profit of 300 per cent. Others have been purely specu- lative and have brought disaster to those investing in them. In the 100 miles reach of country from Punta Arenas to the Argentine frontier there are probably about 2,000,000 sheep and 20,000 head of cattle. The Straits of Magellan reach prac- tically 315 miles from the Atlantic ,o the Pacific, divided into two parts with the eastern somewhat longer than the western. At Cape F'roward, the divid- ing point, turn at almost right angles is made. The widest portion is nearly 30 miles, while the narrowest is barely one mile. Since the boundary settle ment between Chile and Argentina of 1881 the Straits of Magellan have be- longed to the former country, but the waterway is not to be fortified and is always to be open to international nav igation.
 The climate is cool and bracing and it is the only place in South America where skating and sleigh ing can be engaged in for a considerable portion of the winter. Our fleet, however, will be there at the end of summer, inas- much as the seasons south of the equa- tor are just the reverse of those to the north. In other words autumn is just starting in Punta Arenas. While stopping there the American sailors will have a chance to breathe bracing air full of ozone and not only recuper- ate from the long trip down through the tropics but prepare themselves for the equally long Journey north across the equator before they reach Califor- 1ia."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
TRY THIS FOR COLDS

Mix half ounce of Concentrated oil of pine with two ounces of glycerine and half pint of good whisky; shake well each time and use in doses of a tea spoon to a tablespoonful every four hours
 This is the formula prescribed by one renowned throat and lung specialist who established the camp for consumptives in the pine woods of Maine. He declares that it will heal the lungs and cure any cough that Is curable and will break up an acute cold in "A hours. The ingredi- ents can be secured from any druggist at small cost and is easily mixed at home.
 Be sure not to buy the ordinary bulk oil of pine nor patent medicine imita- tions. They will produce nausea on ac4 count of the impurities they contain and frequently do permanent injury to the kidneys.
 The real "Concentrated oil of pine is put up for medical use in half ounce vials inclosed in the screw top cases which protect 1t from heat and light.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
NEGRO TAKEN BY
 MOB AND HANGED
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1.)


 from the military proved futile, the soldiers beating the members of the mob back with the butts of their rifles and taking up the march to the court house. Before the court house was reached, however, the mob which was now much larger, entirely surrounded the soldiers and swept down upon them. The command was given to fire by the captain of the military com pany and two members of the mob dropped but the soldiers were by this time swept from their feet and the negro was dragged away from them. Judge Wilkinson, who was to have presided at the negro's trial, witnessed the lynching, but was powerless to pervent the mob from carrying out It's purpose.
 The two men shot down in the fight with the soldiers were Joseph Cole of Brookhaven and an unidentified farm CT. Neither of these is seriously wounded.
 Capt. A. L. Fairly commanded the Jackson company, which had in it's ranks about 30 men, He has reported the affair to Governor Noel and is now awaiting orders.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
MAYOR ATKINS IS
 OUT OF THE RACE WithdrawS from the MayoraIty Campaign In Selma CLAY HAS NO OPPOSITION Political Moves Are Being Made Rap idly in Dallas County-Many
 Candidates Get Into
 the Game.
CLAY HAS NO OPPOSITION

Selma, F February 0-(Specal.) .)-Poltical plays are being made fast and furious upon the chess board these days in Sel- ma and Dallas county. A week ago, fol- lowing the announcement of President of the Council Clay for mayor of the city, came the announcement by his friends of the candidacy of Mayor V. B. Atkins for reelection. Mayor Atkins de- clared that he would run, although stat ing that he did not really want to enter the fray. Today in a neatly worded let ter Mayor Atkins withdraws his name from the race and will not further be a candidate. This leaves the field so far to MT. Clay. If he will have opposition it does not yet appear.
 In the contest for the other municipal offices all the present incumbents are an- nouncing their candidacy and will have more or less opposition. Thus far P. C.. Bennett is announced against B. F. Toler, the present clerk. For chief of police, ". against E. T. Walters, who has held the office for the past six years.
 In the county campaign, J. J. Babcock and G. c. Phillips are announced for tax collector, and l. D. Lloyd for tax assessor. The latter has been justice of the peace of city precinct for nine years, and will not be a candidate for reelection. The present incumbent of the assessors of flee, J. H. Lumpkin, will be a candidate for reelection.
 The precinct officers, that of justice of the peace and constable, are engaging the attention of the voters right now, E. g. Starr having announced for justice and F. J. Bowline for constable MT. Starr represented Dallas county in the legisla- ture prior to the present one, and is we'll known citizen. MT Bowlne has been employed by the present constable, and has a large circle of friends
 : Between now and May IS it is expected that Selma and Dallas county will have sufficiency of politics to satisfy even the old-timers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
ECZEMA INSTANTLY RELIEVED.
lstant relief for that awful itch

Instant relief for that awful itch!
 The itch gone the moment the soothing liquid is applied to the skin!
 That is what oil of wintergreen, mixed with thymol, glycerine and other mild in- gredients will do for any skin sufferer.
 Try a free sample of this oil as com pounded in D. D. D. Prescription.
 We urge it and recommend it, and surely would not recomemnd 1t and offer 1t to our regular patrons if we did not know what D. D. D. Prescription will do for skin sufferers
 Call at any drug store for a pamphlet or write direct to the D. D. D. Co.,, 112 Michigan street. Department 3, Chicago, for a free sample of the wonderful sooth- ing liquid, enclosing only 10c to pay for postage and packing. Now don't fail to try this wonderful soothing. refreshing DiQuid-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
TAFT DEFENDS
 PARTY'S DEEDS
bugle call to renewed support of the pol icies of the administration.
 Viuorous Action
onclusion Secretarv Taft said

In conclusion Secretary Taft said:
 ''Vigorous action and measures to stamp out existing abuses and effect re- forms are necessary to vindicate society as at present constituted. Otherwise we must yield to those who seek to introduce a new order of things on a sociaistic basis.
 '.The republican party follows the ad- ministration upon this social and moral reform-approves it's attitude in favor of the vested rights. of maintaining the power of courts, of rendering more equal by legislation the basis of dealing be- tween employer and employe, of strength ening the regulative power over railroads and other interstate corporations and of prosecuting those law-breakers who con tinue to defy public opinion. Roosevelt leads his party as Lincoln led his-as Mckinley led his-to meet the new is- sues presented, to arm every political civilization and fit it with a bold front to resist the attacks of socialism and to transmit to the coming generations un- harmed the great institution of civil lib- erty inherited from our fathers"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
Dangerous Looking Blaze.

Sunday morning residents on Alabama street, near Mabry, became quite ap- prehensive over a fire that consumed Q four-room servants house on the alley near the rear of the old home of Senator Pettus. The sparks from the burning house set fire to three residences on Ala bama street, but the flames were quickly extinguished The four-room house, which was occupied by Randall Mllera, well known negro, was totally de- stroyed It was the property of Mrs. Woodruff and was insured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
Card to PopuIists.

Horton, February 10-(SpecialJ-B. F. Robinson, chairman of the populist party of the Ninth congressional district, is- sued the following card today:
 .To the populists of the Ninth Con gressional District: I want to meet at least five populists from each county in the district at our state convention to be held in Birmingham March for the purpose of electing delegates to the pop uist party national convention to be held in St. Louis April 2. What about it? am in favor of putting out full state ticket at the state convention (all middle of the roaders), to be voted for at the coming election"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
To Ordain Elders.

At the Broad Street Presbyterian church yesterday, notice was given that on Sun day night next ordination services would be held for the elders-elect who have &C., cepted the positions to which they were called by the congregation. Notice was also given that on Sunday morning, Feb ruary 29, deacons would be chosen by the congregation of the same church. The call specifies that three or more deacons are to be elected, if the way be clear.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
Work for Revenue Cutter.

Montgomery, February 10.-A special to the Advertiser from Pensacola, Fla, says: Despite the fact that his vessel had been seized by the United States marshal on a libel for $S000, Captain Ray of the German steamer Delto weighed anchor today and sailed for Rotterdam. The matter has been re- ported to Attorney General Bonaparte at Washington and it is expected that a revenue cutter will be sent in pursuit of the steamer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
Stricken With Paralysis.

Florence, February 10.-(Special)-W. M. Pride, courier with General Forrest during the Civil war. was stricken with paralysis Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul Hodges. MT. Pride had just returned from 75-mile drive alone behind fiery horse and had been at home only few hours when he was stricken. The paralysis affects only one side, but his physician holds out little hope of his recovery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
Pastor Assumes Charge.

Florence, February 10.-(Special. .)-The pulpit of Trinity. Episcopal church was occupied yesterday for the first time by Rev. Ethelbert Andrews, late of Pales- tine, Tex, who has accepted a call to this place. Rev. Mr. Andrews was greeted by large congregation and his sermon. from the text, '"rhey left the ship and followed Him. was given close atten-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
We are still in the business. If you have any houses for rent, list them with us and we will secure you good tenants.
 T. l.. ANGLIN & co.
NOTICED

All parties indebted to w. R. McGavock will save costs by calling at office and paying their accounts at once, to the Receiver, as all accounts must be collected immediately.
 Jno. P. Russell, Receiver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
Appointment Announced.

Mobile, February 1o.-The official an- nouncement of the appointment of E. A. Bynum as assistant general freight agent of the Mobile and Ohio railroad company, with headquarters in New Orleans, to sue ceed N. M. Deech will be made today. MT. Bynum is now agent of the New Orleans Terminal company and has been for two years past.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
Southern Railway now the only line operating afternoon trains through to Eastern points. Pullman and dining car service unexcelled.

Special attention given to collecting rents. If you are not satisfied, give us a trial. We render prompt statements on last of each month.
 Sewall- -Bains Agency Co.,,
 PLY Third Avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
Strange.

From Illustrated Bits
 Clara-I'll give you a conundrum. Why is a man like a carpet?
 Tom-I give it up.
 Clara--Wel, he's no sooner down than people walk all over him.
 Tom-Oh, pshaw Man is totally unlike a carpet. for the more dust he has, the less likely he is to get the shake.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
Punitive Exnedition.

Calcutta, February 10.-The Indian gov ernment has decided to send immediate ly two brigades of troops into the Bazar valley on the northwestern frontier to punish the Zakakahel, powerful tribe of Afridis who have been raiding villages in that territory and ambushng members of the mounted police.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
New PPostal Arrangements.

New York, February 10.-A convention providing for the exchange of postal mat ter between America and France was signed today at the state department by Secretary Taft and Ambassador Jusser- and.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
Infant Is Dead.

Huntsville, February 10.-(Special)- Mary Ernestine, the infant daughter of Mrs Mary Underwood Ayres, died at Haleyville Saturday and was buried at Huntsville Sunday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11
REV, WEATHERFORD ] ENDS USEFUL LIFE labored Long In Ministry Ask
 ing No Pay FINE HORSE GOES CRAZY Without Apparent Provocation Breaks Tether Runs Under Buggy
 and Smashed Through a
 Plate Glass Window.
FINE HORSE GOES CRAZY

Athens February 10.-(Special) )-Rev- Thomas L. Westherford, one of the most beloved and popular ministers in this county. died at his late home near Elk River Mills in the western part of the county yesterday morning, after snort illness with grip. He had been TOT 4o years a leading minister in the Christlan church in this county and no man stood higher in the estimation of the people than Elder Weatherford. He had preach ed in every section of the county, oolng a great deal of preaching in years gone by, which he did for the love Of the Master, never taking pay for the serv- ices rendered. He had the esteem of all denominations for his clean life and high character. He leaves widow and large family of children. all of whom are worthy and respected citizens. He was a brave and loyal Confederate sol dier. His funeral was held Monday at his late home.
 A most remarkable thing happened on the public square late Saturday after noon. horse was hitched at the court ward fence, and all at once he became excited without any apparent cause' broke his bridle rein, dashed under fine buggy and tore it to pieces, then ran across the street and through a large plate glass window in the store building owned by Judge Thomas .. Mc-l Clellan, breaking the glass into pieces not larger than a quarter, and severed his left front leg almost from his body, cutting leaders and flesh. No cause could he assigned for the wild and peculiar condition of the animal, unless he sud denly went crazy. It is believed the animal will die from the cuts. lie De- 1onged to q. young man from Tennessee.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-11

You can rely on Hoods Sarsaparilla for every form of scrofula. It purifies the blood.