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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Pitlsburg District Suffers Heavily from Overflow of Rivers
 and Small Streams
10000 PEOPLE THROWN
 OUT OF EMPLOYMENT
While No Loss of Life Is Yet Reported, Thousands Are Suffering and Many Have Had Narrow Escapes
 From Death.

Pittsburg, February 15-Spreading ruin and disaster in it's path, the an- nual flood of the rivers and small streams of this section holds Pittsburg in it's grasp tonight.
 At 10 o'clock, the water had reached a stage of 26 feet and was .rising a half foot an hour. The weatheA Nureau pre- diets 30 feet by tomorrow l N ng. and possibly foot higher wheh .fi1e crest of the flood arrives late Sunday aft ernoon.
 While the weather conditions tonight are much colder and snow fiurries are experienced at intervals. the changed conditions will have absolutely no effect on the high water.
 At the headwaters, the rivers con tinue to rise and scores of cities and towns in western Pennsylvania, east ern Ohio and West Virginia are partial ly inundated.
 In the Pittsburg district alone. the damage, it is estimated, will amount to several million dollars. The record flood of last year when the water reached a stage of 36a feet, caused damage estimated at $10,00O, 900. but sufficient warning was given to save much property
 A conservative estimate places the number of men thrown out of work by the flood here at 20,000. This great in crease to the army of unemployed is expected to result in much suffering The men are employed in the mills, manufacturing plants, business houses and coal mines located in the flood zone. For weeks charitable organiza- unemployed and today additional ap- peals were made for contributions to assist the flood victims.
 The high water was responsible for numbers of narrow escapes and thriIl- ing rescues, but up to late tonight, no fatalities have been reported. During the flood last year, a score of persons met death directly or indirectly on ac- count of the high water.
 All the low lands of greater Pitts burg are submerged The tracks of the Pittsburg and Western railroad. Baltimore and Ohio, Pittsburg, Virginia and Charleston and several other roads are under water at a number of points. Trolley lines in the flood district are crippled and several lines of service have been abandoned. A number of street movements collapsed in this city today and thousands of cellars are filled with water.
 A great number of families have been compelled to move their household goods to upper stories. They go to and fro in skiffs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Grew VIII Be FircI At With
 Twelve Inch Guns
TESTING THE ARMOR PLATE
Arrangements Are Being Made for the Test on the Monitor Florida, and Shot Is To Be Fired From
 the Arkansas.

Washington, February 15-(Special.)- The navy department has under consider ation probably the most startling test of the penetrating power of shells, danger to life and the resisting of armor that ever has been tried in any of the worlds navies. The proposition is simple. It is to have the monitor Arkansas, now be- Ing prepared for the test, fire a Pinch shell, weighing $50 pounds, from a Cotton gun a distance of two miles and have 1t strike the turret of the Arkansas sister ship, the Florida, which is being placed In readiness for the trial.
 The astounding part of the test is the proposition to have In the turret of the Florida, at the time of the impact, a full turret crew of F men. The question of having a crew in the turret was dis cussed at length in the navy department today. All paper figures, all statistics so far as weight of metal thrown, heat gen erated by impact, resisting power of ar nor and other details would indicate that the men in the turret would come out safe except for the shock. Of course there is no record in existence of a monitor, the turret protected by an 11-ineh armor belt, being struck pump by a 13-inch shell of $50 pounds weight All figures are purely theoretical, but the belief is that a volun- teer crew can be secured to remain in the turret at the time of impact.
 Of course the possibility of missing is infinitely small. All shots are fired with machine precision. The shell will doubtless land just where aimed for and if the theory of the naval experts holds good it will be defiected and the turret left uninjnred.
 Admiral Mason, chief of the bureau. of ordinance, and Lieutenant Commander Sellers discussed the matter at length to- day. The first plan was to place P dogs or pigs in the turret and see the effect upon them, but the proposition of d volunteer crew is now under advsement.
 Naval attaches from all parts of the world have heard Of this test and are anxiouslv scranblnE for an opportunity to witness it, but the department has de- clined all applications, in fact il is said the test will be made far out at sea, so that observations and deductions by for eign powers cannot be made.
 So great is the fighting spirit of the navy and so courageous the men of the line that already news of the purposed test has leaked out and a volunteer crew Is said to be ready.
 An odd thing in connection with this is said to be the desire on the part of the turretmen of the Florida, the ones to be shot at, to be allowed to return the compliment and have whaek at the tur- ret of the Arkansas.
 The chiefs in charge of the record breaking work have been instructed to say nothing to the press and for the spe- cal reason that the result of it is to be kept solely for the information of the United States navy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
INDICTMENTS FOR
 VIOLATING LAW
MANY DIFFERENT TRADE UNION MEMBERS FALL UNDER BAN OF GRAND JURY IN NEW ORLEANS. CONSPIRACY CHARGED.

New Orleans. February 15.-Fifty- master plumbers of this city and three plumbing firms were today indicted by ! federal grand jury on charges of violat- irg the Sherman antitrust law. Today's indictments make total of over 125 in- dctments in two days, under the Sher- man act Yesterday F labor union rep resentatives, members of the dock and cotton council. were indicted. Today, in addition to the indictment against the master plumbers, a second indictment was returned against the P dock and cotton council representatives.
 The master plumbers are charged with conspiring to restrain a New Orleans plumbing manufactory from selling to 9 local hardware firm. The goods affected in this indictment were intended for San Angelo, Tex. All the plumbers indicted are members of the Master Plumbers as- soclaton The second indictment against the dock and cotton council representa- tives charges them with conspiring to prevent coal company from delivering coal to certain steamship.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Old Citizen Dead.

Washington, February 15.-Dr. William NJ Starr, believed to be the oldest in- habitant of this city, died at his home here today. He was 101 years old and a native of Prince William county, Vir- ginia Dr. Starr was a specialist in me-
 dieinal botany, was one of the pioneers who went to California in 1S49. He amassed small fortune there and invest ed in Louisiana farm lands. He served in the Confederate army and after leav- ing that service was practically penniless.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Dam Threatens To Break.

Dayton, O., February 15.-Grave fears are felt here and at other points on the Miami river because of the danger of collapse of the Lewiston reservoir, which is seriously threatened. The latest news here tonight is that the reservoir has not broken, although it's banks are overfowing and there is dan ger of a collapse. In the event of a break occurring, serious damage will result. The Great Miami river, which would have to carry the water, is run ming few feet from the top of it's banks and the levees in the different parts of this city are showing the strain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Neqroes in Politics.

Washington, February 1o.-A conven- ton has been planned to be held in this city March and 6, to provide for a consolidation of the negro voters of the country, and for the organization of ne- gro political clubs in various states. The convention is expected to name na- tional committee and arrange for the par ticipation of negroes in the campaign. An executive committee has been named to arrange for the convention consisting or Dr. J. A. Ribbins of Virginia, A. w. Rogers of North Carolina, Samuel $. Thompson of New Jeresey, T. II. Amoore of Pennsylvania, Harry c. Smith of Ohio and I. w. Poe of the District of Colum- bia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Russia's War Plans.

St. Petersburg, February 15.-Prelimi- nary orders have been issued to carry out the plan for formidable military demonstration on the Turko-P Persian from tier. involving the organization of q compact expedition of 60.000 men. As far as is known. however no troops have been moved, but the government is mak- ing preparations in view of the Turkish mobilization in Armenia, and her advance into Persia
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
New Warship on Tour.

Philadelphia, February 15,-The new battleship Mississippi. in command of Capt. John C. Fremont sailed from the League Island navy yard today for a six weeks cruise to the West Indies. Upon her return to the League Island navy yard the Mississippi and the Idaho, now nearing completion at Cramp ship yard, will form a part of the new At lantic squadron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
On the Road To Paris.

Geneva, N. Y. February 15.-The Italian car in the New York to Paris race, close ly followed by French and the Amer ican cars. reached here at o'clock to- night stop for the night was made here Sixteen miles of state roads are ahead of the racers, but beyond those the roads are bad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Passes 4o.Eoot Mark.

Cincinnati. February 15-(Special.)- J. There is prospect of serious flood in the Ohio river here unless the weather turns much colder within the next 94 hours The river stage passed the 40- foot mark tonight and the officers of the weather bureau say it will rise to 50 feet by Monday unless a hard freeze checks the flow of water in tributary streams. Reports of considerable damage in South ern Ohio have been received from many points. Heavy rainfall caused many of the small streams to leave their banks and flood adjoining territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
New Head of "BIack Hand D

Rome February l5.-(Special cable.-Ad- vices from Naples say the Camora (Black Hand) society has selected Gastano Espo- sito to be the head of the society. taking the position made vacant by the arrest and extradition of Enrico Elfano from New York last April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Flood In Connecticut.

New Haven. Conn, February 15.-The most extensive freshet in ten years raised the water in the Housatonic and Naugatuck rivers today so that it flooded parts of several towns. In Derby An sonia, .,helton and towns above, on the banks of the Naugatuck, the cellars of hundreds of houses were flooded.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
m hour tonight and stage now aroun

an hour tonight and a stage now around the 27-foot mark, Wheeling district is on the verge of destructive flood, that will bring more suffering among the poor than any similar visitation for many years Forecaster Pennwitt of Pittsburg tonight predicts 45 feet on Monday as the top notch of the flood and preparations are being made all along the line for at least that much water Forty-five feet will flood much of Wheeling island South side, Benewood, Martins Ferry, Bellaire, Bridgeport and the lower lying sections of the city proper. causing more than 1000 families to flee from their homes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Acuuitted of Murder.

Winston Salem. N. C., February 15.-In the superior court this afternoon Russ Gatewood, aged 17, and Nose Mcknight aged 15, were acquitted of the charge of murder of J. Bennett Swain, well known citizen, on December 23
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Flood Bulletin Issued.

Washington, February 15-The weather bureau issued the following bulletin to- night:
 Preliminary advices issued on Wednes- day. February F, stated that coming warm rains would result in a general tbaw over the eastern portion of the country and cause floods in the smaller streams
 Two days later it became apparent that the rainfall would be exceptionally heavy and the warnings were repeated and ex- tended to some of the larger rivers, in cluding the upper Ohio.
 By morning the rivers of the Atlantic states and the Ohio and its tributaries, were rising rapidly and general warnings were widely distributed. Stages as fol- lows are indicated:
 Pittsburg: 2S to 30 feet by Sunday morn ing. flood stage being at 22 feet,
 Wheeling, w. Va, 43 feet; Marietta, a. and Parkersburg. w. Va, 40 feet by Monday morning, and probably somewhat higher later flood stages being at 36 feet; Cincinnati. 45 feet during Sunday (food stage 50 feet, with further rise for sev- erai days: Mount Carmel, H., (Wabash river), 22 feet, flood stage being at b feet
 Flood stages will also be exceeded in the lower Ohio. lower Tennessee, Wabash, James (Virginia), Pedee, 30 feet at Coosa, Black warrior Tombgbee and upper Potomac and upper susquehanna rivers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
Verue of Serious Flood.

Wheeling. w. Va. February 15.-With the river rising at the rate of nine inches
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-02-16
rhe ohio Is Sill Risina.

Ohio river contiues to rise here rapidly and the biggest flood in years Is now looked for. The worst washouts in 20 years along the Evansville and Indian apolis railway and no trains have been run on that road today between oak land City, and Washington, Ina. Ihe switches of the, coal mines at Littles and Massey have been washed away and several coal mines along the road are reported filled with water, and the losses to the owners will be heavy.
 The White and PatolSa rivers are rising rapidly and flooding the lowlands for many miles The Wabash river Is also out of It's banks.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16
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The Remedy that Does.

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remedy that does the healing others
promise but fail to perform, says Mrs.
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ut is curing me of throat and lung
trouble Of long standing that other
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New Discovery is doing me so much
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Use for reasonable length of time
will restore me to perfect health.
This renowned cough and co Id remedy
and throat and lung healer is sold at
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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16

>, A clever, popular Candy Cold Cure
Tablet called Prevcntics is being dis
PenSGd by druggists every h"rr. In Il
any cold completely. And prnyyrtics,
being so safe and toothsoInc. ara very
fine for children. No uun 10 laXa-
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OF Is 25c. Sold by Palm" Drig Co.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16
FOR GOVERNOR In 1910
Comments by Various Newspapers on the
GubernatOriaI Situation.

The Ncwberry Observer and the Lau-
rens Advertiser have already named
Mr.. Z. {. Featherstone, of Laurens, as
the logical candidate in 1910, as Mr..
Featherstone withdrew from the race
this year upon an assurance from Gov
efnor Ansel that he would advocate on
the stump and recommend to the lcpis-
laturc Mr.. Fcatherstone's plan for han
ding the liquor question a state pro-
hibition law with option to counties to
vote in dispcnsarics instead of voting
them out, as at present. The govern
or's advocacy of this plan on the stump
was lost sight of in his defence of his
administration from the attacks of Mr..
Blease.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16
DOUBLE TRAGEDY AT SENECA.
After Fatally Womnding Lady j. +. Hin
klc Kills Himself.

Seneca, Sept. 2. J. +. IIinklc shot
and fatally wounded Mrs. T.. l.. Andcr-
son, a widow with three children, here
at her home on Main street today be
tween 30 and o'clock and then killed
himself.
Mrs. Anderson died at 7.20 tonight,
1t is rumorcd that Mrs. Anderson re-
fused to marry IIinkle and this is said
to have caused the tragedy.
IIinklc shot at Mrs. Anderson s daugh-
ter, Christine, once and then shot at
Mrs. Anderson twice and afterwards
shot himself once, the ball entering his
head below the chin and passing through
the roof Of his mouth, lodging in the
brain. He died instantly
One ball entered Mrs. Andcrson's left
side, passing through the abdomen, and
one broke her right arm. llinklc used
Al Colts pistol.
Hinklc went into the room where Mrs.
Anderson was sitting with several
boardcrs and said to her: 81 would like
to pay nv board" and asked her to
come into the dining room, which she
did. Upon her refusal to marry him he
shot her.
Hinklc left three letters, one ad-
dressed to DR.. Doyle, of this city, one
to the Atlanta Journal and one to the
public. In DR.. DoyIc's letter he re-
mIcsLcd him to buy cheap coffin and
bury him beside his first wife in Seneca
cemetery.
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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16

1t is also suggested by some of the
county papers that Mr.. Richard |. Man
ming, who was Governor Anscls oppo-
nent in 1906, will again be a candidate
in 1910. Only Mr. Manning's advocacy
of the state dispensary system kept
him out Of the way.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16

Lieutenant Governor Mcleod has had
the second place all to himself without
fight, being first elected and then re-
elected without opposition, and what
would be more natural than that he
should try for first place in 1910? BY
the way, it is sometimes forgotten that
Mr.. Mcleod is first cousin of Hon T..
ID. Smith, near senator from South
Carolina.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16

j. Fraser Lyon was given one of the
handsomcst endorsements that the state
has ever given a young man in his Sc
lection to the Office of attorney general
in 1906; he has been rc-nominatcd with
out opposition and given moro time to
fulfill his promise to ''put stripes on the
graftcrs." If he does fulfill that prom
isc can any one beat him for governor
or for anything else?
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16

Col. w. w. Lumpkin, of Columbia,
who made the race for the United
States senate as a prohibitionist, is
looked upon as likely gubcrnatorial tim
bcr since he has got acquainted with the
folk and invited them all to come to see
him.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16

Capt. John G. Richards, Jr., the leg
iSlativc leader from Kcrshaw, who
wants the lien law repealed, and who
also favors state prohibition without
any options, may be among those to
aspire to the govcrnorship in 1910.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16

1t is too early to talk about the next
governor after Anscl, but the logical
candidate is G.. G.. Fcatherstonc, of
LaWcns. Ncwbcrry Observer. Looks
that way here Anderson Mail
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1908-09-16

There are many others tied out IN the
bushes, and the events of the next two
years may bring out some horses that
arc now dark and eliminate others that
are now in the running. But you cant
keep folk from talking politics, espc-
cially after the election. Hoytin News
and Courier
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06
LINEN THAT ENDURES

It is washing that wears out most linens, not use
Why? Easily answered most low priced linens
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leaving only loose, worthless fabric. Notwithstanding
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06

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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-08-06
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