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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-13
Application Will Be Made Next Monday for Rehearing and
 Review of Decision
CONSUL PATTON IS HELD
 WITH ATTORNEY GENERAL
It Has Been Found That Many Changes Were Made In the Orgi- nal Decision as Given By
 Judge Grosscup.

Washington, November 12.-In state- ment given out by the department of jus tiee tonight 1t was announced that an application would be made to the supreme court of the United States when il re- convened on Monday. November 3O for a writ of eertiorari to bring up and review the action of the circuit court of appeals in Chicago in refusing the government a rehearlng of the now famous s290o0.000 Standard Oil case.
 The decision was reached after an all- day conference between Attorney General Bonaparte and government attorneys who have been engaged in the case. It was found that number of changes had been made in the opinion of the court of ap- peals originally rendered and that Judge Baker of that court filed a separate con- curing opinion which differed materially in its reasoning from that of Judge Cross cup.
 The following statement was issued late tonight by the department immedi ately following the adjournment of the final conference, which began at o'clock:
 "A prolonged conference was held yes terday at the department of justice with respect to the action of the circuit court of appeals in Chicago in refusing a re- hearing of the Standard Oil case. Al dif- ferent times during the day Attorney General Bonaparte was in consolidation with Socilitor General Hoyt, United States Attorney Sims of Chicago and his assist ant, Mir J. H. Wilkerson, and F. B. Kel- logg, special counsel in the civil suits against the Standard oil company. It was found a considerable number of changes had been made in the opinion Of the court of appeals originally rendered. and that Judge Baker of that court had filed a separate ooncurring opinion which differed materially in it's reasoning from that of Judge Grosscup. After a careful consideration of all phases of the situa- ton it was determined that application should be made to the supreme court of the United States when it reconvenes on November 30 for a writ of certlorari to bring up and review the action of tho circuit court of appeals. The necessary papers for this purpose will be prepared without delay"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-13
VENEZUELA PREPARES
 FOR WAR WITH HOLLAND

Caracas, Sunday November With the placing in position last week of moun- tain artillery at various strategic posi- lions abo1it La Guaira, so as to prevent sfy atlesgpted landing &iom Hollaa I s "warships if they come to Venezuelan waters with hostile intent" President Castro has now completed his prepara- tions for the defense of Venezuela s principal seaport and gateway to Caracas.
 Not only have the Venezulan army and navy made preparations for a blockade, but also the merchants of both La Guaira and Caracas. Yesterday all of the salt in La Guaira was purchased by a prom inent politician and the entire stock of flour mills was acquired by influential in- terests. Unusually large importatons of rice and other provisions have been re- ceived from Europe by the principal im- porters, who instructed their European connections to make heavy shipments if
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they were convinced, after making in- vestisation, that Holland meant business.
 The merchants of La Guaira received their greatest shock while at the same time confirmed tneir belief that affairs were coming to crisis. when on Wednes- day the collector of customs issued an order to the merchants that by the 31st, the date set by the Netherlands govern ment for the revocation of Castro's trans shipment decree, they would be compelled to remove all their merchandise from the custom house and pay all the duties by that date. Stagnation in all lines of trade has been the result of the present uncertainty and great losses will develop during the period of expectancy
 Meanwhile President Castro is in such delicate health as to cause apprehension to his friends and physicians. He has been closely confined to his room for two weeks, and rumors are consistently circulating as to the necessity for an operation or for a trip to Europe to con- suit specialists.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-13
INDEX OF TODAY'S NEWS
Page l..

TdHC ts Little chance for tariff revision. Standard oil decision will be investi- gated. Farmers union meeting at New Orleans Fearful mine explosion in Germany Germany Is waiting for Emperor's move. Venezuela prepares Tor war. Balkan war a possibility.
 Page 2. Selma to have skyscraper. Ensley church nearing completion.
 Page 3. Time for filing official bonds Preparations for women's meeting.
 Page 4. Editorial comment.
 Page 5. Long says court of inquiry may be  Charitable succor womack family. Alabama synod closes.
 Page 6. Taft and sherman at Hot Springs.
 Page 2. Birmingham society. Feminine fancies by Dolly Dalrymple
 Page 8. Bessemer mourns sad death.
 Page g. Wheat continues to advance. Cotton rallies after decline. Stock market again shows decline.
 Page 10. Outcome of baseball dispute probemsti- cal. New features in boxer indemnity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-13

N Favana, November 12.-At the close of the presidential campaign which ended last night T;dth a great conservative dem onstration in Havana, the conservative and liberal leaders express themselves with the utmost confidence as to the re- suit. The election probably will be very close, but indications are rather favorable to the success of the liberals Much, how ever, depends upon the bringing out of the vote which was not cast in the elections in August, when only 269, ,132 ballots were deposited. as compared with registra- tion of 451, GIT.
 The conservatives claim a greater por ton of this silent vote of 1S2,00 alleging that their partisans were deterred by in timidation from going to the polls. While the conservatives carried some of the provinces in the last elections by large majority over the combined vote of the ampority over the combined vote of the Miguelstas and Zayistas, running behind by a total vote of about 50,000
 A careful canvass made by the Havana Post gives the liberals Pinar del Rio, Ha-
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Hamm, Westphalia, Germany. Novem- Der 12.-The greatest mine disaster in many years in Germany occurred this morning at the Radbod mine. about three miles from this place. There was a heavy explosion in the mine about a. m. and almost immediately the mine took fire. Of sS0 miners working under ground at the time. only six escaped with out injury, 3 were taken out badly in jured and 37 were dead when brought to the mouth of the pit. The remaining 3O2 have been given up for lost
 The explosion, which was unusually violent, destroyed one of the shafts, which had to be partly repaired before the rescue work was begun. In addition the flames and smoke proved almost insurmountabe obstacles in the early efforts of the rescuing parties. A special corps, composed of the men who rem dered such valuable aid in the terrible
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St. Petersburg, November 12.-Although an air of outward calm is maintained at the Russian foreign office, the Balkan situation has now reached an acute stage, while everything depends on the nature of the note which is expected from Ni- enna tomorrow and the outcome of the mediation which Russia, France and Great Britain have undertaken at Belgrade, at Austria -Hungary's request with view to limiting the bellgerent activity of Servla.
 If mediation is not successful, war is recognized as a possibility in authorita tive circles. The Austro-Servian rela- tions are too strained, it is believed, to permit present conditions 10 continue in- definitely The Austro note will definitely outline the attitude of that government
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-13
MANS LIFE LOST
 IN BURNING HOTEL

Gulfport Miss. November 12-Follow- ing fire here tonight which destroyed three large buildings in the heart of the business section including the Bull loch hotel, it was discovered that J. P. Wall. one of the hotels guests. was miss ing. Search has been made for MT. Wall but he cannot be found and it is believed that he lost hls life in the fire
 The fire broke out while the greater part of Gulfports population was at circus and had gained headway before It was discovered. Its close proximity to the lot on which the circus was giving it's performance came near causing a panic Besides the Bulloch hotel the buildings of the Mississippi Grocery com pany and the Gulfport Grain and Ele vator company were destroyed. The loss amounts to about $75000.
 Wall was a justice of the peace at Hattiesburg, Miss and we'll known throughout the state.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-13
WAR IS RECOGNIZED
 AS A NEAR POSSIBILITY

regarding the discussion of the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the possi- hle compensation to Servia and Montene- gro, and the nature of the note will de- termine whether not an international congress can be held.
 While the Balkan and Persian questions remain unsettled, M. Iswolsky, the for eign minister will be unable to give at tenton to the request of the United States government for a revision of the treaty of 1882 relating to commerce and navigation. The American proposals, which are aimed at securing an ameliora- ton of the conditions under which emi- grants from that country to the United States are liable to imprisonment other punishment upon their return, have been referred to subordinate officials of the foreign ministry, with instructions to prepare a report, but the chances of the serious consideration of these proposals in the immediate future are small.
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ment is to be reached as to what the far mers can promise the business men,
 The idea of the Progressive unions committee is to make the warehouse public one. controlled by committee. Governor Sanders has indorsed the plan. He says that he will give all the aid desired and will call special session of the legislature of Louisiana if necessary to make provisions for the project.
 The eist of the resolutions passed to- night by the farmers is that the sur plus supply of each crop of cotton should Dc kept al home and for the account of home owners instead of in European warehouses for the account of foreign owners, it being clearly evi- dent that cotton Is worth more when marketed as the trade demands than when sold while there is no mill de- mand.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-13
OPENS CAMPAIGN.
MT. Redmond Will Fight for relands
 Cause In House of Commons.

Manchester, England, November 2,- John F. Redmond tonight opened the campaign of the Irish members of the House of Commons. which is for the pur- pose of arousing English electors to the importance of the home rule question, in preparation for the next general cleo tions
 Discussing a motion of the liberals, he said that he himself and his colleagues would accept every possible invitation, whether from the liberals or the tories to address meetings. He believed that Englishmen were apathetic rather than hostile to Irish claims.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-13
Reward Offered for Body.

Geneva Switzerland, November 12- Francis B. Keene, the American consul here,\ as offered reward of 5000 for the dl avery of the body of Robert LincolA Clark, a young American, who Is supposed to nave been drowned in the lake of Geneva off St. Ginolphon, Septen1- Der 27 of this year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-13
Barge Is Wrecked.

Norfolk, Va, November 12-News reached the city this afternoon of the wrecking of the tug Hampton this morn ing in Pamlico Sound North Carolina, during the prevalence of a severe north west gale. and of the loss of Capt w. ]. Rawley, commander. The crew escaped. The tug was bound from Norfolk to New bern, towing three lumber laden barges The safety of the barges is still in douht
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-13
New York Case Is Heard.


 New York. November 12-The name of the mysterious Mr. Barnsdall." as he is called by Frank W. Kellogg. the govern. ment's counsel, who has figured many times before in the testimony In connec- tion with the governments suit against the Standard Oil company. was again brought into the case at today's session of the hearing. It appears from testimony previously given that r. N. Barnsdall had borrowed S75O,0O0 from the Standard Oli company and ever since this fact devel- oped Mir. Kellogg has been trying to learn all the details of that transaction. That his desire for Knowledge in that direction has not yet been satisfied, be- came apparent today when he sought to obtain information regarding Barnsdall from w. + Johnson.
 MT. Johnson is vice president of the Mid Continent oil Producers association, and one of the leading oil producers of tho Oklahoma field. MT. Johnson said he was slightly acquainted with Barnsdall and had had few business dealings with him. He had no Knowledge of his present whereabouts, or why he had borrowed the s7, 300 0o0, or even that he had borrowed it.
 Oklahoma Pipe Lines.
 Mir. Johnson criticised the government regulations concerning the control aad construction of pipe lines in Oklahoma. He said these regulations kept capitalists from building pipe lines and that only by the use of pipe lines could the Mid- Continental oil fields be developed. He believed that if the regulations were mod fled the capital for the construction of the lines would be forthcoming.
 F. S. Holland, tariff agent of the Chicago and Alton railroad said his road filed its interstate tariffs with the i'm terstate commerce commission. but did not file the intrastate rates as 1t is not required by law to do so. A. me same time he said. his road shipped goods con- signed to an adjacent state from any point his road operated in under the intrastate and not interstate tariff. He did not re- gard that as an unlawful practice, he said and added that it Is done by all roads shipping goods under similar condi- tions On cross examination MT. kel- logg brought out the fact that while tho Chicago and Alton oil tariffs in lsv3 showed a 1Oc rate, the road was billing oil at 6c. Prior to 1903, so far as Hol- land knew, the Chicago and Alton had no oil tarff. and. therefore. was shipping oil without specified tariff rate.
 First Man to Sell Out.
 William Geiser. an oil producer of Neodesha, Kan, said he. was the first man to sell out to the Prairie oil and Gas company. That company. he de- clared had been just and equitable in its dealings with producers, both as to price and shipments. Asked if ir were not true that the Chautauqua County oil Producers association had complained to the Prairie company or the latters treatment, Geiser said that some of the producers thought they were not getting their pro rata or oil shipped The association had called the company's attention to the matter. and the pro rata was rectified at once, | having been an oversight, in the opin- tcoNrIspED ON FACE n
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-13
Suuar Is Cheaper.

New York, November l2-All grades of refined sugar were reduced 1oc per 100 pounds today
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the tariff. The tariff bill will be rushed through the House, and during the consideration in the Senate the House will be in constant three-day recesses. Representative Lloyd of Missiouri, chairman of the democratic congress sional committee. was in Washington today. He places the republican ma jority at 45. In several districts dem- ocrats were defeated by such a close vote that he has hopes that this ma jority may be slightly decreaesd.
 we were defeated" says MT. Lloyd, .by an unwarranted lack of business confidence and by aversion of employees. This was true in greater or less degree all over the country. In one instance a Chicago firm in distributing pay checks enclosed a slip telling it's men that if they voted for Taft they could come back to york the Wednesday fol- lowing the election. but if they voted for Bryan they needtn return. w. 8.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-13
PATTERSON TALKS
 ON LAW AND ORDER

Union City, Tenn, November Else fore an audience assembled from all parts of Obion county and which filled all avail able space in the circuit courtroom Gov ernor Patterson today delivered telling speech on law and order, addressing himself especially to the Reelfoot lake night rider outrages. It was an unhesi- tating notification to the law-defying ele- ment that their depredations must ceass and summons to every patriotic citizen to give his assistance to the machinery set in motion to punish the murderers of Quentin Rankin. Governor Patterson has recently received warnings through the mail not to come to Obion county again. but today he walked unmolested from his hotel to the courtroom and returned.
 Governor Patterson today issued orders for the reduction of the military forces on duty in the lake region. Colonel Ta- tom, in command and large part of the forces are relieved of further duty and will return home. Forty men will be re- tained at Camp Memo and 50 here, where the grand jury is Investigating the situa- ton. The forces will be under Capt. c. B. Rogan, U. s. A., retired, on duty with the national guard, state of Tennessee.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
CATO.

Christmas is gone. We had a tree here in the church and the crowd was too large for the building. Everybody had good time.
 Mrs. Skinner and Dr. Webbs family of Argenta spend Christmas here.
 MT. and Mrs. Brown of St. Louis spent Christmas here.
 Miss Maud Office of Fl Paso is visit ing Jeff Office here for a few days.
 Mrs. Scott Harrod and Dr. Harrod' $ daughter, Eunice, are visiting here.
 Butler Procter is moving today onto Asberry Harton's place. MT. Harton is moving down into the Tip Top settle ment.
 Dr. Webb of Little Rock is moving to Cato today.
 Mrs. Lock Dennis went to Little Rock Saturday.
 Mrs. Pairet and children spent Satur- day and Sunday with relatives near Olmstead.
 We have new preacher here for next year, Bro. Gipson being appointed in the place of Bro. Grissett, who is going to Vilonia.
 Joe McRaven has moved to Cato.
 George Procter has moved below here on the Beasley place.
 Dr. Pairet went to Little Rock this morning.
 MT. Akidge and family went to Chad. wick Friday. Dec. 2S
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
MAYFLOWER.

The tree at the school house was nice and the children were we'll remembered. Mrs. Emma R. Mcintyre is on the sick list.
 May flower has a new enterprise in the way of a string band.
 MT. Wallace of Palarm is yet alive but not expected to live many hours.
 Mrs. John Lawrence is very low.
 Joe Stanford cut his foot very badly one day last week.
 Several of the Mayfower people have gone to Perry county to work.
 Jas. Taylor has gone to Little Rock to work.
 Mrs. Lizzie Adams of England, Ark. is visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. J R. Miller.
 The Preston boysSwere in town Sun day.
 Jim Mitchell and wife of Argents spent Christmas with homefolks.
 Mrs. Frank Gibson is visiting hei daughter Mrs. Linsey, of Argenta.
 John Winkler and family of Mt. Pis gah visited in Mayfower first of the week.
 Singing at Mir. Jim Decks Saturday night. Everybody enjoyed himself.
 It is dangerous to throw rock II Palarm for fear of hitting duck hunt CT.
 Mrs. Emma K. Mcintyre was ln Lit tie Rock one day last week shopping. December 2o.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
DANA SCUS.

Christmas has come and gone and only one marriage in our town.
 The Christmas tree was nice and ev- erything went off nicely and smoothly. Every student of the Sunday school re- ceived present.
 Dr. T. B. Hutto and Miss Ida Jones were happily united in holy wedlock at Rev. I. M. Megee's Christmas eve morn ing. Rev. Mcgee performed the cere- mony.
 On Saturday evening there was a Conway team drove to this place by Bud Griffin and after the team had been fed and rested about one hour Bud began to fix about starting, saying that he was under obligations to go back to Conway that night. One of the ponies became entangled in a tie rope and began kick ing. Bud was kicked down and run over being skinned and bruised very badly Ned Cole ran in to assist him when the pony kicked him on the leg sending him whirling to the ground. The team was kept over until next morning so all would move on rightly.
 Rev. ]. M. Mcgee filled his regular appointment at Bethlehem near Woos- ter Saturday and Sunday.
 Rev. Young of the Methodist order preached his first sermon at the church here Sunday at II a. III.
 James Lee and wife of 4 miles west are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine girl baby at their home on Christmas eve.
 John Bartlett of 3 miles west is very ill with slow fever at this writing.
 David Satterhite and wife of one mile east are the happy parents of IoH pound girl baby which arrived at their home Christmas day.
 Joe Dixon and wife of 4 miles north are the parents of fine boy which ar rived there on Christmas eve day.
 December 30.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
BARNEY.

Christmas passed off nicely.
 Leroy Hefhngton and wife moved to Conway yesterday and will make his home there.
 Rev. Clarence Dawson filled his regu- lar appointment here Saturday night and Sunday.
 John R. Blessing of Hammonsville spent Sunday night with Joe R. Bless ing.
 W. T. Merriman and family will move in our midst soon. We welcome them into our community.
 Miss Myrtle Keathley visited Mirses Alma and Laura Blessing Thursday night.
 A nice Christmas tree was had here and nice time by all who attended.
 Misses Alma and Laura Blessing visit ed Miss Myrtle Keathley Friday.
 F. & A. M. Lodge will install officers Monday. ' 9urge Anthony, who is attending a Bible school at Clay, made an interest ing talk Sunday.
 Mrs. M. J. Garland killed hogs Satur- day.
 Mrs. Lizzie Spradlin visited Jess White and family first of the week.
 Dr. Ingram and family visited J. T. Ingram and family Wednesday.
 December 30.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
CENTER POINT.

The holidays are passing off nicely here and no disturbances have been re- ported up to date.
 Our christmas tree was nice, having 475 presents on 1t for the children. There were some good talks made and the music was excellent.
 Wallace Bastie got his house burned and nearly everything he had Saturday night. He was away leaving no one at home but his mother
 Miss Eliza Jones and J. Walter Whites families from Conway and w.. ]. Shows family visited the parental and old home since the holidays began.
 Flaved Emerson and Miss Vita Will son were married on the 24th, and MT. Story and Miss Emma Gunter were mar ried the same day.
 There were family dinners given by w. H. White, Allen White, Frank Eli ott and others.
 w.. J. Snow bought fine pair of match horses from w. P. Davis of Fl Paso last Saturday; consideration, $25o
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
SALTILLO.

Christmas passed off very quietly and everybody had good time.
 MT. and Mrs. J. A. Hooks visited MT and Mrs. Claud Balding last week.
 Charlie Green, who has been 1n Tex as, returned home last week.
 Ed Rifle and wife of Argenta are vls- iting relatives and friends here.
 Born, to w. J. Haynie and wife on Christmas morning, fine girl ot the usual weight. Mother and babe doing we'll and w. I. is all smiles.
 MT. and Mrs. B. M. Vestal visited F. A. Vestal and wife Sunday.
 Misses Hester and Bessie Cox went to Conway last Thursday.
 Mrs. T. C. Haynie visited Mrs. snort last week.
 Cordie Graham visited Ambre Vestal Saturday.
 George Doss moved to his new home last Thursday.
 Mrs. I. w and w. F. Graham visited Mrs w. J. Haynie Saturday
 Tom Walls and family spent Christ mas with Will Jenkins and wife.
 Jim Cartwright has moved onto Mrs. Pendergrass' home place.
 Mrs. I. A. Hooks visited Mrs. Landers first of the week.
 Oscar Brown and family of Cato spent Christmas with Claud Bald1ng and family.
 Jule Kelley have move to Little Rock and several more families are expected to move soon. Dec. 29'