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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-21
Boston Market.

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-21
LOCAL BRIEFS.

Remember the sale of food and
spring flowers at the Unitarian church
parlors at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-03-21

The delay in recognizing the army
medical department is in marked con-
trast to the promptness with which
European nations have profted by the
experiences of the Spanish, Boer and
Russian wars. Although the medical
work of the Japanese was not nearly
SO excellent as at first supposed, they
were the first to realize that military
sanitation mad become an essential
part Of the art of war and that the
sanitation must have a status of au-
thority. All other nations have has
tened to do likewise, we alone except
cd.-American Medicine.
The oldest known English picture is
one of Chaucer, painted on a panel in
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-06

The Mexican government is
said to claim that the local author
tiles at Del Rio, Texas, are partly
responsible for the attack on Las
Vacas, and may ask that they be
punished. A dispatch from Del
Rio says that Las Vaeas may be
attacked again. A ranch on the
Texas side has been raided by the
outlaws and the cattle driven into
Mexico.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-06
THE DAILY HERALD
JULY 8. 1908.
PERSONALS.

w. S. Blackshear was in the city
today from Point Isabel.
Collector of Customs vann left to
day on a business visit to San Anton
TO-
County Commissioner Raymond o,
Raymondville is in town, attending
commissioners court.
Jno. D. Hill of Harrington spent
Sunday here and returned this morn
ing.
]. A. Champion of Santa Maria
is in the city today, attending com
missioners' court.
Civil Engineer E. B. Gore returned
TO his work at McAllen today, after a
short visit in town.
R. E. Butcher came down from
Mercedes Saturday afternoon and re-
turned this morning.
W. J. Carnohan of Kingsville ar
rived in the city Sunday night and
returned this morning.
]. B. Wixon arrived in the city
Saturday afternoon from Me rcedes
and returned this morning.
F. H. Waiter of Mercedes was a
visitor to Brownsville Sunday, re-
turning home this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. N. Booth of Mer-
cedes were visitors here yesterday,
returning home this morning.
B. H. Frazier of Raymondyille is
a business visitor in Brownsville to-
day, having arrived last night.
Mrs. Donna Fletcher returned to
her home in Donna this morning, af-
ter spending some time visiting in
the city.
H. P. and Walter Mcneil of Santa
Maria were visitors to Brownsville
yesterday. They returned home
this morning.
S. P. Silver came down from Mer-
cedes yesterday afternoon and went
to the coast, returning this morning.
He left for home this morning.
Capt. Wallis Reed of the life say
ing station on Brazos Island, accom-
panied by Mrs. Reed, came up this
morning on a business trip. They
returned to their home this evening.
Mrs. H. A. Brandt, of San Angelo,
Misses Paul, Annie Rooney and Sun
shrine Hill, Susan Dabney and L. A
Hill returned to the Hill home near
Harrington this morning, after spend
ing sohrt time in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Closner came
up from the Point on the morning
train. Mr.. Closner returned to his
home at Hidalgo on the branch train
today, while Mrs. Closner spent the
day in town with her mother, Mrs.
NJ. Dougherty. She will return to
the Point this evening.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-06
NOTHING DONE IN
BRIDGE MATTER
NO PETITION PRESENTED TO
MEXICO FOR BRIDGE AT
BROWNSVILLE.
Mexico Will Undoubtedly Grant Per-
mission if Asked Brownsville
Cannot But Wonder-InternatiO
al Bridge VIII be Constructed
Across River at Laredo.

If the Mexican Herald is correctly
informed it appears that no steps
have yet been taken towards secur-
ing the consent of the Mexican gov
eminent for the election of an inter
national railroad bridge between
Brownsville and Matamoros, al
though it was supposed that the mat
ter was being attended to by the
proper authorities. The following
statements which appeared in the
Mexican Herald of last Friday are
somewhat mystifying to Brownsville
readers, who cannot but wonder why
the Mexican end of this project is be-
ing apparently neglected:
A rumor was afloat yesterday that
the Mexican government had granted
permission for the construction of a
large iron bridge to span the river
between Matamoros and Browns
vile.
Investigation has developed the
fact that no steps have been tab
en- in this direction by the Mexican
government, although it was stated
that undoubtedly the Mexican offic-
ials would grant such permission
without hesitation, should it be re-
quested. The United States govern
ment has already given permission,
but as yet the matter has not reached
the Mexican authorities.
New Bridge at Laredo.
"On the other hand it may be that
the rumor referred to the large new
bridge which is to be constructed to
join the two Laredos and connect
the National Railroad System with
the International and Great North
ern, for which permission has already
been granted by both governments.
When the construction of this bridge
was planned it was proposed to
build large stone and cement struc-
SoAS anu oUlnOlAIg was SSCuI6Q lOT
such a structure, but after careful
study by the department of public
works, it was decided that it would
be better to construct the bridge of
iron in order to give it a greater
height and thus facilitate the traffic
on the river
With this amendment. the petit
ton to the department has been ap-
proved and the construction will be
made under the supervision of An
tonic ANA, engineer of the depart
ment of public works. The work will
be carried on actively and soon the
two republics will have another
highway to facilitate increasing COM
merce."
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-06
MARRIAGE LICENSE.

Simon Yasguez and Antonio Flor
ez; Oscar Vera and Leonardo Garcia,
Alfred A. Kelley and Ray Ola Field
er;Juan Aguilar and Carmen Guerra.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1908-07-06

Advertise in The Daily Herald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
A Freak Oil We'll.

From then Los Angeles Times.
 Fullerton is the scene of a strange freak in oil The Columbia's big flowing well on the corner of its land that came in No vember, 1906, with a daily output of 1,o0o barrels and has produced to date between 800, 600 and 600 coo barrels, is the performer, For a long time it's output had been down to 800 and 600 day. Early last week it suddenly turned loose with a roar and for two hours threw oil at a furious rate which ran down the canyon. Most of 1t was recovered and pumped into the tanks. The amount was fully 1,500 barrels. Then the well began to subside, and today and since then 1t has been yielding close to 1900 barrels, the amount it started with.
 No reason has been discovered for it's course. On the contrary there was req son to expect heavy and permanent de- cline long ago. The Santa Fe has drilled two and C. V. Hall one, all three from 5000 to $500 feet, while thhe Columbia is only about 2,S00, yet 1t looks as though they have failed absolutely to affect 1t. although within 300 feet or thereabout in each case No quite similar case IS known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13

News of the suicide of J. A Meahann, a young married man, at Pelr City Friday night was received in Birmingham yes terday Meahann was only IS years of age and the rash act was committed as the result of trouble between him and his wife, who is only 15 years of ase-=
 The young couple were marrIed about 9 months ago and lived with his parents. For the past two months there had been differences between them, but they were not thought to be serious. On Friday night they went to an ice cream festival at Pen City and returned home about 10 o'clock Shortly after entering the house Meahann secured pistol and placing the barrel to the right side of his head, just in front of the temple, pulled the trig- ger. Death resulted instantly.
 So close was the barrel to his head that the powder did not burn the skin but entered his head with the bullet, which lodged in his brain. Tho skin was barely broken where the bullet entered, the wound having the appearance of be- ing a small knife slit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
KEYNES HORSES
 SOLD AT AUCTION

New York. September 12.-Race horses in training belonging to James R. Keene were sold in the sales paddoc-. at Sheeps- head Bay today and good prices realized. The star of the sale was tile chestnut colt Peter Qulnee. by CommandFair Vision. He was knocked down to S. c. Hildreth for S57o0. Restigouche, a black gelding, by Commando-Danc Water, also went to s. C. Hilreth for $4lOO The other sales of S1O00 or more were:
 Gretna Green. br. g., 4 by Ben Brush Runaway Girl. A. Simons, S25OO.
 Philander,, br. g.. 1, by Ben Brush-Pink Domina, H. R. Brandt, $500.
 Transvaal b. C., 3, by Commando-Royal Rose, T. S. Miller, 5000.
 seleetman, b. C., ?, by VoterPink Domino, T. Welsh, $26OO.
 Footpad, br. C., 2, by Disguse-Fairy Slipper, C. k. Fleishman, $14OO.
 Suffragette, ch. f., ?. by VoterNoonday, T. Welsh 3200.
 Maseaiada, eh. f., 2. by Disguise Rhodesla, G. Krause, sl6oO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13

lege days may be inclined to think that rather drastic judgment has been passed it is interesting to observe what stress the English naval experts who accompa- nied the American fleet have laid upon the value of this rigid maintenance of discipline at Annapolis. Moreover" says a writer in the London Times, "Annapo- lis men get the habit of hard work at the academy. They are passionate for high scores for their divisions and ships at target practice. Morning and after noon they drill the men until the men are stale and then they find more work in studying. They live In world of itself, self-absorbed, professional world where they are compelled, according to the American custom, to know every branch of the service"
 A college prank may seem small mat ter to the average easy going American
 but at a military academy hazing Is equivalent to insubordination and grave infraction of rules which could not be tolerated in actual service. The men who were dismissed are not the only losers. The government deprives itself of the service of two trained men, who were almost ready to begin their actual careers in the army. It may be assumed that action was not taken without very se- rious consideration and that It was deemed indispensable by Colonel Scott and the President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Theodore, Jr., Is 21.

Oyster Bay, N. r., September 12.- Theodore Roosevelt Jr., the eldest son of the President, tomorrow will cele- brate the 21st anniversary of his birth. The young man graduated from Har- ward last year and has been looking about since for some advantageous op- portunity to enter business. At pres ent he is at home with his father He returned fortnight ago from New England, where he had visited several industrial centers. There Is little doubt that the first vote the Presidents son will cast, which will be at the election this fall, will be for Judge Taft. as his ia tn er's succeSsor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
FIGHTS STEER LIKE UasUs.
Chicago Man Battles With Maddened Animal in Street.

From the Chicago News.
 Like the heroic Ursus, who wrestled with a bull in the arena, John Maffey which had escaped from the stockyards this morning while children and other pedestrians fled to safety.
 F For 15 minutes Maffey, who is only 2S years old, kept up his battle with the animal, and was about to fall exhausted when the police ran up and shot the steer. Then the young man was taken to his home by the bluecoats.
 The steer. which had just been brought in from the west, butted through a rail- ing surrounding Its pen in the Morris & Co. plant and before cowboys could in tercept 1t dashed through an open gate at Forty-fifth street and Ashland avenue.
 Children were playing in the street, and they fled in panic Several dogs ran in front of the animal, barking at it, only to be gored to death. Maffey was walking in Ashland avenue, near Forty-ffth street when the animal came laundering along Its head was lowered. and it was making directly toward Maffey. Without hesl- tating he seized the steer by the horns, already red with the blood of the dogs, and chung to the beast desperately. A number of men gathered about the two and watched the battle.
 Don't stand there looking" Maffey panted. For Gods sake, help me, or this steer will kill mel"
 A call was sent to the New City police station, and Policemen Jordan, Loula, and Mccall responded. Maffey was struggling feebly, and seemed about to fall. While he held on the policemen opened fire Shot after shot struck the animal, but it only snorted and jumped Finally, shot from Policeman Jordans revolver struck the beast in the head, and 1t rolled to the ground mortally wounded.
 Maffey sank to the ground exhausted Two more shots finished the work.
 A patrol wagon took Maffey to the sta ton, where 1t was learned that he was uninjured except for few bruises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
New York Money Is Moving Out.

New York, September 12.-The de-
 Shooting Followed an Attack
 agricultural districts for money, which usually sets in about the middle of Au- gust, is reflected in the currency move ment this week for the first time this year. The preliminary estimates of the first movement in the annual fall outflow of money to the west and south places the loss of each by the banks at from S2,S40,O00 to S4,190,S00, the latter figures being the Wall Street Journals estimate. Money on call at the stock exchange yesterday closed at ? per cent after touching 21a per cent on the previous day, which was the highest rate since January 15. The rate for many weeks has been close 10 ] per cent, and on several occasions went under that rate. These advances in call loan rates are regarded as a reflection of the first movement of cash to these districts.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Prosperous Session Indicated.

Starkville, Miss, September 12.-(Spe- cial.)-President H. L. Whitfield of the Industrial institute and college at Co., lumbus will deliver the address at the opening of the Agricultural and Mechani- cal college next Wednesday, September 16. Although it is four days from the opening there are more than a hundred boys already on the campus and every train adds to the number The boys are in fine shape and everything points to a prosperous session.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
First Blood In Campaign.

Huntsville September 12.-(Special.)- The first personal fight of the very warm municipal campaign now in progress was pulled off Tn the county court yard today by Emmett O'Neal, 17-year-old son of Editor R. L. ONeal, who Is a candidate for mayor, and Charles D. Lane, editor of the Evening Tribune. Lane was badly bruised. A distasteful editorial in Lanes paper caused the trouble.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Mulai Hafid as Reformer.

Tangier, September 12.-Mulai Hafid has sent communication to the dip lomatic corps in which he binds him. self to recognize the engagements made by his brother, Abd-El-Aziz, the Sultan of record, and especially those provided in the Algeciras act. He asks for the recognition of the powers and for their support to enable him to carry out the reforms planned by the Alge- ciras act
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Bid BuiIdinu Burned.

New York, September 12.-The seven- story building occupied by the Enoch Morgans Sons company, soap manufac- turers, at Bank and West streets, on the Hudson river water front, was totally destroyed tonight by fire which the combined efforts of fire boats and of prac- tically the entire apparatus south or Fourteenth street could subdue only after q fight of five hours. Captain Davin of engine 72 had two ribs broken. The dam age is estimated at s50000O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
The Annex Cafe 
Killed By a Train.

Cleveland, O., September 12.-Four men on the track of the Lake Shore road at West 2Sth street this morning were struck by a rapidly moving light engine. All of the men were thrown high into the air. Two of them fell under wheels of the engine and were kirled. Another was so badly hurt that he died while be- ing taken to a hospital. The fourth man escaped serious injuries.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Discipline at West Point.

From the Chicago Reeord-Herald
 President Roosevelt in approving the recommendations of Secretary of War Wright with regard to the punishment to be meted out to the eight West Point cadets recently suspended for hazing, has upheld the judgment of Colonel Scott, the superintendent of the academy. Col onel Scott in passing upon the case ex- pressed the conviction that discipline de- manded the summary dismissal of two of the offenders and the suspension of the others for one year without pay. General Grant recently, in commenting upon the temporary suspension which had then been ordered, laid great stress upon lthe formative value of discipline in the aded- emy as an indispensable condition of tf- fcient service later.
 In view of the fact that the average nitizen. looking back upon his own cd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
KILLS SELF AFTER
 QUARREL WITH WIFE


 The young mans parents, vino we're in the house at the time, rushed into the room, but life was already extinct. They at first accused the young wife of the deed and she ran to a neghbor's house in fear that they would hurt her. She was almost completely prostrdted by her husbands act.
 Everything pointed conclusively to sui eide, however, and the young wife re- turned to the house after the parents anguish had subsided to some extent, though it required a great deal of per suasion on the part of her friends, so frightened was she.
 Herman Braune of Shaw & Son, went to Pell City yesterday and prepared tlie remains for burial. They will be brought to Birmingham this morning at 51J O clock and will be taken to Shaw K Sons undertaking parlors, where they will be held until Il o'clock. At this time they will be sent to Hartselle by rhe Louisville and Nashville railroad for in terment.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
AMERICAN ARRESTED.
He Is Charged With Conspiracy In
 Honduras.

Washington, September 12.-(Spe- cial. )-The state department has re- ceived from Honduras confirmation or the report of the arrest in that coun- try of Leroy Cannon, an American, a native of California, on the charge of that country. Cannon has been Tor some years a resident of Salvador.
 Until after Cannon's trial in the Honduras courts there can be no inter- ment under the terms of the agree ment entered into last year by this government and those of Central America. This government may inter- yene in the event Cannon is not given fair trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Biq Forest Fire.

Greenyille, Pa., September 12.-What is known as the Dorset big woods, a large tract of forest land across the Crawford line in Ohio, is being swept by fire and farmers in that section are making desperate efforts to check the spread of the flames. The fire, which is supposed to have been started from the spark of locomotive, is now re- garded as being beyond control.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Neuro Kills a Farmer.

Brookshire, Tex, September 12.- John Buchtrin, a prominent farmer and stockman of this section, was shot and killed today by Raymond Newton, Q negro. After the shooting Newton fled and up to late hour he has not beer captured. A large posse is in pursuit with bloodhounds. Great excitement prevails and a lynching is probable should Newton be captured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Warehouse Is Burned.

Atlanta, September 12.-(Special.)- .)--A wareh ouse of the Virginia Carolina Chemical company caught fire tonight and was destroyed. The entire plant was threatened for a time, but was saved. The warehouse was filled with cotton seed hulls. The loss will not exceed STOOD.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
People Must Decide.

Tuscumbia, September 12.-(Special)- The commissioners court of Colbert coun- ty. at special meeting yesterday, de- cided to submit to the voters the question of issuing bonds for rebuilding the court house, burned in May. The election will be held at the same time as the general election. The question to be determined is whether the issue shall be 5 per cent bonds or per cent warrants.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Traffic Men Meet,

St. Louis, September 12.-The an nual convention of the American Asso- citation of Traffic Officials was called to order this morning by President Robert c. Wright of Philadelphia. Only routine business was taken up this morning, but Interstate Commissioners Clarke and Humphrey of Louisville were scheduled for speeches this after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Death of an Infant.

The three-weeks old infant child of MT. and Mrs Overton Fulton died last night at the family residence, in the Fitzgerald flats on South Nineteenth street. Fun eral services will be held at the residence this afternoon and interment will be at Elmwood cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Suicide at Hoffman House.

New York, September 12.-George Crough, once wealthy, but who for many years Is said to have lived on a pension provided by James R. Keene. the broker and horseman, with whom he once was associated in business, killed himself at the Hoffman house toLay He had been in i'll health for some time and was Respondent
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Countess szechenyi In Vienna.

Vienna, September 12.-Countess Szechenyi, accompanied by her mother,
 Hrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, of New York, arrived here today. The count ess is in the best of health. The visit is for the purpose of consulting prom inent gynecologist. Count Szechnyi IS attending the army maneuvers in Hun gary
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Great Warehouse Planned.

New Orleans, September 12.-Tenta- tive plans for public cotton ware house to cost several million dollars and to be the largest in the world were announced today by President W. B. Thompson of the New Orleans cotton exchange. MT. Thompson said it was proposed to ask both the state and city of New Orleans to assist in building the warehouse, which is to be located harQ
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Deserts Wife and Child.

Reno. New, September 12.-Louls Malcus, formerly contractor of Shreveport, La., was arrested here to- day on the charge of deserting his wife and child of that city and of de- frauding creditors in Shreveport of more than $8000.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13

Michigan is heavily yelled by smoke from the forest fires. Navigation in this port, however is in full operation. Steamers are being assisted by a system of sig nals by the government steam foghorn, stationed at the mouth of the harbor. Smoke was much more dense at sunset than during the day and seems to con- tine to geather in much heavier vol umes
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-09-13
Kramer Holds His Title.

New York. September 12-By defeating Jack Clark, champion sprint bicycle rider of Australia, in two straight heats at mile and a half. in Madison Square Garden tonight, Frank Kramer main tained his title of champion. Kramer's time for the half was 1 minute seconds, and for the mile minutes 35 seconds,