davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02

SPRINGvILLE,, November 30 Mrs.
Percy Long and son of La Crosse came
down to spend Thanksgiving with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs David Mcdonald
Jake Appleman of Webster town
came over to attend Mr.. Wade's funer-
al Sunday. John Lyons and many of
Mr.. Snodgrass' old neighbors came to
render aid and extend sympathy in this
their sad bereavement Il S. Hamil-
ton, John and Will Side of Viroqua,
were in the village on the 29th. A. J.
Favor is removing stumps by using
dynamite. Mr.. and Mr.. Joseph Blu
channan spent Sunday at the home of
Rev. and Mrs. J. N. Potter James
c. Officer of Milwaukee came in on
Sunday for visit with his brother, E.
A. Officer and family. j. c. is one of
our town boys, who is now an attorney
in Milwaukee .. E. H. Officer returned
on the 10Th from a business trip 10
NeilsviIle and Milwaukee. Hon. P.
Boutfieur, VIM. NJ Bouffleur and wife.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Oftedahl were down
to attend their old friend and neighbor 5
funeral, Mr. Stacy Wade ....J. A.
Mills of Coon Valley is stopping with
his brother Herb few days.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02
JEFFERSON.

SPRINGvILLE, November 29-Some of
party of landseekers, who recently left
this locality, returned without attempt
ing to take claims They found no good
farming land in that portion of Mon
tana. Several have purchased or in
tt nd to homestead land, and others are
planning to seek a western cline in the
spring . Vernon Mcdonald, who has
been away much of the time for several
years, seems to be with the old folks at
home. ~ Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Sun
dayed with Mr.. and Mrs. Ben Williams.
-. Miss Lillian Thiel, left yesterday
for her trip to California. Her many
friends hope to see her return to
"Badgerdom. - Mrs. NJ. D. Brown
and Florence came from Viroqua Friday
to visit at J. G. Clawson's. Mrs. Eta
German was appointed clerk of the
school board in place of Mrs. Brown,
who remove from the district. Mrs.
Skibstad is very poorly. being afflicted
with dropsy. ROSE GERANIUM.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1908-12-02

gUDITH:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
School Teachers, Meetina.

The Ensley teachers met in their reg ular monthly meeting this morning at g 0 clock at the High school building. The meeting was conducted by Superintendent N. R. Baker All the teachers were pres ent, and the meeting proved to be very interesting and instructive It was an- nounced that the board would give two holidays at Thanksgiving time, and that Superintendent W. F. Striplin of Gadsden has been secured to make an address at the December meeting, which will be held on the 11th.
 Phe programme for the day was as follows:
 Roll call.
 Teachers present outlines on Monroe's 5 History of Education.
 Chinese Education Principal R. E. Tidwell and the teachers of the Bush school
 Hindu Education Principal c. P. Bowman and the teachers of the Minor school.
 Jewish Education" Principal ]. c. Blackwell and the teachers of the Moore school.
 Talk on the teaching of spelling, Super intendent H. R. Baker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
UNITED CHARITIES
 MEETING IN ENSLEY
Interesting Reports from Dis-
 triCt Committees
NEW LICENSE SCHEDULE
Special Committee on Ensley Council He'd Meeting Last Night to Work Out Details-Personal and
 General News.

EnsIey. November 11-(Speeial.1-fhe meetiag of the United Charities of Ensley held tonight at the council chamber of the city hall was well attended and con- sidering this was the first meeting since the organization of the society it was a decided success and much interest in the work was manifested. Mrs. D. A. Eehol president was in the chair with Mrs. J.
 A. Dupuy at the seeretary's desk. The various district committees made reports showing much interest and enthusiasm in the work A letter from the general field secretary of United Charities was read which was full of good advice and gave many practical illustrations of the best methods of carrying on the work
 The constitution and bylaws were read and adopted as amended and a committee on ways and means was appointed.
 It was decided to advertise the joint service which will be held at the Meth odist church Thanksgiving Day, at which all the churches of Ensley will join in a thanksgiving service. A free will offer ing will be taken and the entire amount collected will be turned over to the secre- tary of the United Charities. The follow ing well-known citizens were appointed as a board of directors: J w. Minor, ". H. Davis Frank L. Smith, pr. W. H. Wynne the Rev. F. c. Doyle, Mayor D. F. Sugg. James Merriman, Dr. E. T. Fields, A. F. Helliker, Alex Poss Dr. R. M. Cunningham and T. R. Thompson
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18

The outlook for the approaching basket ball sesaon with the Birmingham Athletic club is promising and the standing which the club assumed within the past few years has made it possible to bring some of the foremost teams in the country to Birmingham this year.
 A schedule of the games shows that the club team will meet Vanderbilt here on February 8; Notre Dame on Decem- Der 30, and a game is being arranged with the University of Illinois. The Ath- letic club will also meet teams from nearly all of the larger southern cities and an interesting season Is promised.
 Following is a, schedule of the games so far arranged for: November 27, Columbus, Ga, Y. M C. A., in Birmingham. December IS, Columbus, Ga, Y. NJ. C.. A., in Columbus. December 19, Atlanta Athletic club, in Atlanta.
 December 90, Notra Dame, in Birmins- ham,
 January 1, Birmingham Y. M. c. A., | in Birmingham; Southern League game. January If, Montgomery Y. M. C. A..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
DR. SMITH DIES.
While He Had Not Been We'll for Som,
 Time, Death Came Suddenly.

Greenville. November 17.-tSpecial.) )--Dr. Robert E. Smith died suddenly at his home on Cedar street last night. He had a complication of troubles and had not been able to practice much for some time past. Heart failure was the imme- diate cause of death. He was standing at the time the summons came and fell. death being
 Dr. Smith was member of the Meth odist church and of tiie Knights of Pythias lodge He had a large practice and had d great many friends. He is survived by a wife and four sons One of the sons, Rooert Smith, is studying for the ministry and is attending the Southern university.
 The funeral will take place at the resi- dence, the Rev. w. c. Waggoner officiat- ing The remains will be carried to An tioch churchyard nine miles from town, the family burying ground
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
French Opinion.

Paris. France, November H.-frencn opinion is at sea as to what the luau. bolds in store for China. The government. a>,nacts that some time will elapse peiore the mystery of the death of the Emperor and Dowager Empress and the true s,s ,ificance of the change in rulers IS cieareu ,,r For the moment official adVices are devoid of alarm. vo, r,;,1
 It is hoped here that Yuan shi- -kai ,l w,li hold the Regent, Prince Chun, Tn cnech' nTn,,artha,ass great and tragic compica- lions are considered possible especlaiiy in the south, where the revolutionis.s s,,s might start a separatist movemen, II .n, Pel,in government decides 10 s,'ne ai' rsforms sn, This might be particularly se' rlons to France on account of the inuo- China revolutionists. .,,a..;ors
 In view of possible grave eompilcalions ..a,,,,ng International intervention France considers it particularly f4rtunats 9a that the great powers are coInfn,'.eu tpa, p treaty governing such action ana tne, they are committed to the integrity VI China.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
Committee on License Schedule.

The miscellaneous committee of the city council of Ensley, consisting of AL dermen J. F. Culpepper, J. A Dupuy and ". T. Palmer. met tonight with special committee, consisting of Aldermen NJ H. Mcdonald, G. R. Byrum and J. M. Brig man. for the purpose of arranging the license schedule for the year 1909. It is stated a number of changes will be made in the schedule. The committee will make report to the city council which meets next Thursday at the city hall. The committee has worked hard on this schedule and in fixing the amounts to be paid for license has tried to be equit- able and just.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18

The basketball season will open at the Athletic club on Friday night with a double header game.
 The Blacks and Reds of the club league will play the first game of their schedule, and the regular squad which Is trying for the first team will be divided up to play a game. This squad is composed of 10 men. as follows: Ware and Hanna, cen- ters; Woodruff, Thomas, Riddle and Chairsell, forwards; Streit Jones, Hilty and Cole, guards. This will undoubtedly be a fine game, and will give the pub lie an opportunity to see what the club has in the way of material for it's reg ular team.
 The club championship will be fought out by the following teams:
 Blacks--Seals, captain; Ritchie. Orr, ShirIing, Dunn and Davis.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
BASKETBALL SEASON AT
 THE CLUB OPENS FRIDAY

Reds-Anderson, captain; Catts, Bart lett, Shaw Hard and Starnes.
 Whites-Satterfeld, captain; Duffie, Bil- lie Cobbs. Ansley, White and Klotz.
 Blues-H. Cobbs, captain; Wharton, Thomas, Wilson, Moss, Stewart and Wol- owitz
 The outlook for the basketball season at the Athletic club Is brighter than it has been for the past several years, and there is more enthusiasm. It is thought the regular team will be much better than last year, and they have games scheduled with all the first teams in the south, as well as with several of the northern col- leges.
 As the game Friday night will be the first of the season admission will be com plimentary, and the public is cordially in- vited. After the games there will be danc- tug, an orchestra having been engaged for the occasion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
Lodue Notes

Steel City lodge Knights of Pythias met tonight at their hall on Nineteenth street. In addition to the regular order of business the rank of knight was con- ferred on a candidate.
 R. A. West eneampment Independent Order of Odd Fellows held a regular meet ing tonight at Camps hall. It was decid- ed to celebrate Thanksgiving day in q suitable manner. A joint affair will be held by the encampment, canton of pa triarchs militant and Daughters of Re- bekah at this point.
 The recently organized lodge of Red Men is making rapid progress. New mem bers are being added each week while d number have become members by trans fer from other lodges. The lodge is well fixed financially.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
G1eat Birmingham C1ohd
 70 See 1He Indians Play

o'clock in the morning, and on it's re- turn leaves Tuscaloosa at 6:O5 o'clock,
 reaching Birmingham again at 7:5o o'clock.
 In case the regular train is late special will be operated.
 As stated. the Haskell Indians are full l-blooded braves. They are students at the Indian school sustained by the government at Lawrence, Kan. The government has one other school Tor the education of Indians. The Haskell Indians have great team. They average 200 pounds ana have the natural speed and agility or the red race They are coached by skilled football tactician. The game will be played rain or shine. In case if rains Friday, the spectators will be | protected by a canvas arranged for the purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
prohibition Movement.

Alexandria, La, November E.-What may prove to be a more active state wide prohibition movement than has yet taken place was given it's start here today when prominent temperance work CTS from many points of the south came to attend the convention of the Louisiana Anti-Saloon league Dr. Brooks Lawrence of Birmingham, secretary of the Alabama Anti-Saloon league, and other active workers in behalf of temperance, are here to urge the Louslanans to fight for their eallse
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
BIG TEAMS TO ENCOUNTER
 ATHLETIC CLUB THIS YEAR

in Birmingham; Southern League game. January 22, Nashville Athletic club, in Nashville Southern League game.
 January 30, Atlanta Athletic club, in Birmingham.
 Febuary ,, Vanderbilt university, in Bir- mingham.
 February 5, Birmingham Y M. c. A., in Birmingham; Southern League game.
 February 8, Mobile r. M. c. A., in Mobile; Southern League game.
 February g. Montgomery r. M C. A., in Montgomery, Southern League gams. February 16 Nashville Athletic club in Birmingham Southern League game
 February A, Mobile Y. M. C. A., in Brmingham; Southern League game.
 Besides the above games are to be ar ranged with Auburn, Wabash University of Illinois and several other teams.
 If in doubt as to illustrations for your ad see The Gawk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
EIks' Minstrels,

The final rehearsal of the Elks' min- streLs will be given tomorrow night at the opera house. This means a dress rehear- sal, and the entire programme will be produced. The committee on decorations is busy and will transform the opera house into a blaze of light and beauty. Many tickets have been sold and full house is anticipated. Many new and orig inal features will be introduced, and from present indications the affair will be a decided success
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18

 cred of the greatest importance-the pos sibi1itv of a division of the empire and inc extension of Japanese influence at Pekin.
 The Japanese already have made them selves felt in that city in spite of the Dowager Empress remarkable ability and prestige and her successor will be at a great disadvantage in resisting the re- establishment of a preponderating Jap anese influence. The existence of several rival states in the mainland of Asia, m stead of the great Manchu empire, wouio rob the "yellow peril of much O. us sle- nificance.
 The crisis has arisen at an unfortun- ate moment when Russia Is weakened by war and her hands tied by near eastern complications. No change in Russia general policy is probable, according to competent Authority.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
Church Celebration.

Huntsville, November f.-(speeiaL)- All of the Methodist ministers of this city and suburbs have gone to Decatur 10 attend the North Alabama Methodist conference. On Sunday the congregation of the Holmes Street church celebrated their third anniversary. Three years ago they organized with about 50 members. Now they number nearly 300. A petition was made up for presentation to the North Alabama conference asking that the Rev. J. A. Bowen, pastor, be returned for another year
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
EnuIand Is Hopeful.

London, November 17-rhe British at t,tude toward the new rule in China is one of hopeful expectation. It is recog-
 nized that the empires future depends
 on what person or faction secures coptrol
 of the new administration. The real man
 agement of affairs, it is believed, prop ably will come into older hands than Prince ChunS
 Among commercial houses having Chi- nese interests it is a period of anxiety, lest the Chinese revolutionists should con sider the time ripe for rising against tne Manchu dynasty.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
Personal and General.

]. W. Minor is quite sick at his home on Avenue G and Eighteenth street.
 The Thread of the Story club will meet with Mrs J. II. Eubank next Thursday afternoon.
 The many friends of Mrs. Van E. Ohl will regret to learn that she is very i'll at her home on Avenue F. Her condition was somewhat improved late this evening.
 J. Roy Hunt of Fresno Cal, is visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. J. J. Hunt, 1504 Avenue F.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
Riddle to Russia.

st. Petersburg, November 17.-Ine possl- bilities in the Chinese crisis consume TOT the Russian newspapers and oHicias s.'' unsolved riddle The newspapels ns
 sns themselves to hazy generalities. of- sosrs and dinlomats who have spent years in me far east hesitate to come forward with concrete predictions. A
 Attention is chiefly concentrated on lile internal situation, but from an interna- tional standpoint two factors are consio-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
Our Condolences.

Washington, November 1T.-Secretary Roots directions to Mir. Roekhill at Pe- kin to express to the Chinese authori- ties the condolences of the American government and people on the deaths of the Emperor and Empress Dowager of China is in the following words
 You will convey to his imepial ma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
An Alleoed Treaty.

Honolulu. November 17.-The Ha"al sbimho publishes what purpores " po Q text of a new treaty between and the United States, the onio'a .,i nouncement of which, It says, "i The pc nuhlished, guarantees the in .a.;t,, of China. The emigration or ,sborers from either country 10 .he other is prohibited until tur'her agreement is reached
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
NINETY STUDENTS OF BlRMiNG- HAM MEDICAL COLLEGE WILL ATTEND GAME IN SPEC'AI coAcH-NlcE DAYS OUTING IS POSSIBLE.

The indications are that large num- har of Birmingham people will Vlslt ruscaloosa on Friday next when the football teams of the University ol Alabama and the Haskell Indians clash'
 Among those going are 90 students or +ha Birmingham Medical college, Who x.,,11 occupy q coach to themselves
 The Alabama Great Southern has ot- fered A round trip rate of s2.2o. The train leaves Birmingham at lo:zo ........."...........'''. ''''''''''''''''''''' iestv. the Emperor, and his imeprlal i,igbness. the Regent, the deep regret and sincere sympathy of the Presloenl the Secretary of State. ana tae i+, oar;al majesty. the late Emperor ana her imperial majesty, the late Enpress Dowager."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
Mir. Hays Note.

It was in the note of July 3, 1900. that Mir. Hay made it clear that the United States desired to preserve Chin csc territorial and administrative entity to protect all rights guaranteed to friendly powers by treaty and safe guard for the world the right of equal and impartial trade with all parts of the Chinese empire" Among the an- swers to that note, a copy of which was communicated to other powers, was that of Count Von Beulow, the Ger man foreign secretary, who said:
 We desire no partition of China; we are striving for no special advantages" "
 In the note regarding the "open door" policy. dated September 6, 1900, sent to France, Germany, Great Britain and Russia, the desire was expressed that such declaration be made by them and assurances given that within their re- spectiye spheres of influence, "all ns- tions should enjoy perfect equality of treatment for their commerce and navi- gation" All the interested govern ments made cordial responses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
Local Disturbances.

While there may be some local dis turbances, officials of the state depart ment do not at this time believe that serious trouble will follaw the induc- ton into office of the new rulers in China. Nothing in the present situation, they say, resembles conditions existing at the time of the Boxer rebellion. Still, it is realized that the situation may quickly change
 Ameriea's attitude toward China, par ticularly regarding the continuation of the physical integrity of that great na- ton, is we'll known. It has it's most forceful exemplification in the note sent q affaires at Washington on July 3, 1900, when the Boxer rebellion was raging in China. Supplementing this was Mir. Hays declaration on September 6, 1900, in favor of the "open door" Consistently when occasion offered, the United States ters in communications to the foreign powers Various acts of dismemberment had occurred in China with the conse- quent alienation of imperial authority. Recognizing the helplessness of the Chi nese to prevent this and not wishing to nese territory which might reustl from the Boxer uprising, the United States government was impelled to take the initiative in addressing the powers on the s1lhiect
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
JAPAN WANTS ID
 SAY II OVER AGAIN
Desires ReStatement of Position
 In Chinese Question
DIPLOMATS INTERESTED
he Position of the United States Is Well Known and That Of Japan Was Clearly Stated
 Before.

Washington November I.-Marked in- terest was shown today among diplomats particularly over the proposed re-state- ment of the position of the fnited States and Japan regarding thier attitude to- wards China They say the intentions of both countries ill this matter are well known. the rnited States having de- clared that it intended to respect the territorial integrity of the country and pledged itself to the open door" Japan having given her assent to the latter idea and only very recently having signed a convention with Russia looking to the maintenance of the status quo in eastern Asia.
 The question naturally was asked why Japan should desire such a re-statement of her position; at the same time her frankness in the ma tier was commended. Much, it was admitted, might be gained by such a step especially should devel- opments in China, arising out of the new order of things. make it necessary for any of the nations, for the sake of pro- tecting of their interests, to use the mill itary or naval forces. in the event that an uprising should occur. The proposi- ton has been looked upon by the United States as friendly and courteous sug- gestion on the part of Japan and it is presumed will be made effective by a formal exchange of notes no treaty being necessary. This will insure the most complete harmony of action in China in the event that such a step sould be necessary It also will convince the people of the United States, in the minds of the state department officials, of the sincerity of Japan in her dealings respect Ing the United States and China.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18

np0pCv Cured; q1ick relief removes all swelling in S"V. Sto 20 days 30 to GO days effects pefmsnent cure Trial heamen given tree to sufferers; nothing fses Fos creula iestmouish and free trial treatment write a
 . Dr. N. N. crssss Ssss. Box q Atlanta. e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-18
HOTEL GRENOBLE 56th Street and 7th Avenue OPPOSITE CARNEGIE HALL

NEW YORK CITY A Select Family and Transient Hotel situated in the finest residential part of the city, two blocks from Central Park, convenient to all theatres and shops.
 Rooms &l.5e and Up; Rooms With Bath Gx Per day and Up. Par1Or Bedroom and Bath a Day and Up.
 WILLIAM P. CHASE
 9-9-5st-wed-zu
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-10-15
TROOPS GUARD NEGRO BRUTE.
Two Companies Called Out to Pro-
tect Rapist-Jail Stormed and
Several Were Wounded.

spartanburg, s. c., Oct. 10
While on her way to Spartanburg
from Saxon mill village, three miles
from here to-day, Miss Lille Demp-
sey was ravished by a negro who
made his escape.
The girl fought furiously, but was
overpowered by the negro. There
is intense excitement at Saxon. John
Irby, the alleged assailment, has
been captured, and is now in Jail.
Two companies of militia are
holding the Jail against a mob which
is forming and Governor Ansel is
on his way here to handle the stu
alton.
In an unsuccessful attempt to take
the alleged assailant of Miss Demp-
sey from the Jail this afternoon, Ed
Foster, Grover Fowler and two 9TH
er men were shot by deputies who
were inside the Jail. The wounds
received are not serious. Members
of the mob armed with shot-guns
returned the fire, breaking the win
dow panes in the Jail and it is said
wounded Deputy Sheriff Becknell.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1908-10-15
Democrats in the State Getting
Scared.

The Democrats in the State are
scared. In some places they are as
vicious as rattle snakes. 1t is said
in Wake they publish bogus circu-
lars of speaking to decoy the voters
from the places where there is to be
speaking. If this be true, what will
1t be at the polls and in the count
ing of the votes?
If the Republicans are wise, they
will have many of their best men at
the polls-from sun-up to shutdown
on the day of elections and stay
there until the votes are counted
and results are announced. Tis is a
national election and no party car
afford to cheat or be unfair. You
know the agreement made in this
state about 1900 when registrars
were released under promise that
they would never do so again
Hickory Mercury.